ZAGG ID9RMK-BB0 Rugged Messenger Wireless Keyboard & Durable Detachable Case Instructions

: June 4, 2024
: ZAGG

Table of Contents

INSERTING/REMOVING YOUR DEVICE
USING THE STAND
POWERING ON AND OFF
DISCONNECTING YOUR KEYBOARD
PAIRING YOUR ZAGG Rugged Messenger
CHARGING
BATTERY LIFE
SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS
TROUBLESHOOTING
FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
FCC CAUTION
References
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ID9RMK-BB0 Rugged Messenger Wireless Keyboard & Durable Detachable Case
Instructions Manual

See the important Health and Safety information on page 8 before using this product.

Warranty Registration
Your ZAGG Rugged Messenger™ comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty. In order to activate the warranty, you must register your Rugged Messenger as well as keep your purchase receipt. If you purchased your Rugged Messenger from ZAGG.com, ZAGG has already registered it and has a copy of your proof of purchase.
NEED MORE HELP? PLEASE SEE OUR FAQ SECTION AT: www.zagg.com/faq

INSERTING/REMOVING YOUR DEVICE

Because the power and volume control buttons on your device sit higher than on other devices, please take extra care when inserting it into the Rugged Messenger cover.
To do this, follow these instructions:

Insert your device at an angle such that the power and volume control buttons fit into their respective cutouts on the Rugged Messenger cover.
Set the rest of your device on the cover and press it in. Press all around your device to ensure it has been seated properly.
To easily remove your device from the case, separate the case from the keyboard, and then gently roll the rubber overmold away from the edges while pressing the tablet from behind. Grasp your tablet’s exposed side and lift/pull away from the Rugged Messenger.

USING THE STAND

To use the magnetic, built-in kickstand, lift the cover off the keyboard and lay it flat.
Place your device in the magnetic recessed groove located in the middle of your Rugged Messenger where you will feel it connect with the magnets.
While holding your device in place, fold the cover toward your device.
Let the cover fold in along the groove to create the built-in stand.
Place the end of the cover close to the top of your device and you will feel the magnets connect, securing the stand in place. You can now rest your device against the stand for a convenient viewing angle.

ADJUSTING THE VIEWING ANGLE
Your Rugged Messenger case features built-in magnets that work together with the built-in stand to create multiple viewing angles. To adjust the viewing angle on your Rugged Messenger, simply slide the built-in stand-up or down along your Rugged Messenger case until you feel the magnets connect.

Caution: sliding the stand to the very top of the device may result in an unstable position.

POWERING ON AND OFF

To turn your Rugged Messenger on, press the Power button located at the top right corner of the keyboard. The keyboard backlights will turn on and begin pulsing for about two seconds while the keyboard powers up.
To turn your Rugged Messenger off, press and hold the Power button for three seconds. The keyboard backlights will pulse for about two seconds and then turn off, indicating your Rugged Messenger has turned off.

DISCONNECTING YOUR KEYBOARD

Your Rugged Messenger features a case that protects your device even when it’s not connected to your keyboard. When you’d like to use the case without the keyboard, there are three ways you can switch to your onscreen keyboard:

Press the Keyboard Hide/Show button. Pressing this button will disengage the Rugged Messenger keyboard and allow you to use your device’s on-screen keyboard. Press the Keyboard Hide/Show button again when you are ready to use your Rugged Messenger’s keyboard.
Turn off the Bluetooth® connection from your device.
Turn your Rugged Messenger keyboard off.

PAIRING YOUR ZAGG Rugged Messenger

Your Rugged Messenger can pair with up to three Apple, Android, or Windows devices at once. Pairing your Rugged Messenger is easy; just follow these instructions:

Ensure your device’s Bluetooth connection is on.
Press your Rugged Messenger’s 1 or 2 keys for three seconds. The key being used will light and begin pulsing, indicating your Rugged Messenger is in pairing mode.
Your device will display “ZAGG Rugged Messenger” as an available pairing option. Select it and complete any other pairing steps based on your device.
Repeat steps 2-3 to pair your Rugged Messenger with up to two more devices. When paired with one or more other devices, simply press 1 or 2 to toggle between them.
Once paired, the Bluetooth key will stop pulsing and fade to off. Once begun, if the Rugged Messenger doesn’t complete pairing after 60 seconds, it will abort the process. If this happens, repeat steps two and three.

CHARGING

Your Rugged Messenger features a powerful lithium polymer battery that lasts for up to two years of normal use between charges*. It comes with a charging cable you can use to charge your keyboard quickly and conveniently. To charge your Rugged Messenger, follow these steps:

Plug the micro USB connector into the charging port.
Plug the regular USB connector into any 5V USB outlet. The Caps Lock LED on your Rugged Messenger will light to indicate your keyboard is charging. This LED will turn off when your keyboard is fully charged.
Remove the micro USB connector and enjoy your Rugged Messenger for up to two years before you need to charge it again.

*Normal use is approximately one hour of use per day without the backlit feature. Using the backlit feature will impact battery life and require more frequent charging.

BATTERY LIFE

Press fn + the battery key. This will cause the LED indicator to flash one of the following three ways:

Three flashes = full battery life.
Two flashes = approximately half battery.
One flash = a low battery. When your Rugged Messenger reaches critical battery level, the LED will flash once every five minutes.

To help preserve battery life, your Rugged Messenger will enter sleep mode if left on and not used for several minutes; press any key to wake it. The Rugged Messenger’s battery has no memory and may be charged whenever you wish. For optimal battery life, turn your Rugged Messenger off when not in use for a prolonged time.

SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS

Your Rugged Messenger keyboard has been designed with the following special function keys to give you more control over your favorite devices:

1 BLUETOOTH 1 – Pair your Rugged Messenger with your preferred device. If you have paired with a second or third device, (see below) press 1 or 2 to instantly switch between devices.
2 BLUETOOTH 2 – Pairs your Rugged Messenger to a second device. If you have paired with other devices, press 1 or 2 to instantly switch between them.
HOME – Displays your device’s home screen.
LOCK – Activates and deactivates your device’s sleep mode.
LANGUAGE SYMBOL – Toggles between keyboard languages (if active on your device).
KEYBOARD HIDE/SHOW – Hides or shows your device’s on-screen keyboard.
PREVIOUS TRACK – Skips to the previous track on your selected playlist.
PLAY/PAUSE – Starts or pauses your current playlist.
NEXT TRACK – Skips to the next track on your selected playlist.
MUTE – Mutes your device’s audio.
VOLUME DOWN – Decreases your device’s volume.
VOLUME UP – Increases your device’s volume.
POWER – Turns your Rugged Messenger keyboard on and off.
CAPS LOCK – Activates the Caps Lock feature. When Caps Lock is on, a blue indicator light will remain lit until it is turned off. To turn Caps Lock off, press Caps again.
FN + BACKLIGHT SYMBOL – Pressing the fn + once will turn on the backlights; pressing them again will turn off the backlights.

NOTE: The backlights will automatically turn off after a couple of seconds if not used.
Begin typing again to activate them.

FN + DELETE – Press fn + delete to forward delete.

NOTE: The backlights will automatically turn off after a couple of seconds if not used.
Begin typing again to activate them.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your device doesn’t respond to your Rugged Messenger, there may be a simple explanation such as a dead battery or an unsuccessful pairing.
Please use the following to help troubleshoot your situation. If none of the following solves your issue, then please contact ZAGG Customer Service and one of our trained professionals will be happy to assist you.

Restart your device.
Turn your Rugged Messenger off and back on.
Forget and re-pair your Rugged Messenger.
If your Rugged Messenger cannot establish or maintain a Bluetooth connection, reset the Bluetooth module by charging your keyboard.
If, after charging, your keyboard doesn’t operate correctly, please contact ZAGG’s customer service.

For more help please see our FAQ section at: www.zagg.com/faq

To reach a trained customer service representative, please use one of the following:
zagg.com/support/contact.php | questions@zagg.com
1-800-700-ZAGG [9244] | 00-1-801-839-3906 for international customers

For unparalleled scratch protection for your device, we recommend InvisibleShield® screen protection.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC CAUTION

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The product complies and is safe with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such a function is available.

Please read the precautions and operation information before using your keyboard or any accessories that accompany it. Retain this information for future use.

Take frequent breaks when using your keyboard. If you experience any discomfort, pain, tingling, numbness, or burning in your neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, or any other part of the body, stop using your keyboard and consult a physician.
Use only micro USB chargers in connection with your keyboard.
Do not attempt to service your keyboard.
Do not disassemble or attempt to disassemble your keyboard.
Do not crush or puncture your keyboard.
Do not immerse your keyboard in water.
Do not put your keyboard in contact with water or other liquids as they could cause a short circuit, fire, or electric shock that could result in injury, death, or property damage.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners or solvents on or near your keyboard. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Disconnect any cords before cleaning the keyboard.
Do not use your keyboard while operating a motorized vehicle, including an automobile, boat, or airplane. Doing so could put you and others at risk of serious injury, death, or property damage.
Do not use or place your keyboard near any heat sources including, but not limited to, radiators, heat registers, stoves, other appliances, campfires, or barbeque grills.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, wire or connect your keyboard to products only in the manner instructed in the documentation included herewith. Do not attempt to modify or adjust any ports. Any improper connections or adjustments may cause damage.
When you are ready to discard your keyboard, recycle the keyboard in a manner consistent with electronic recycling requirements or recommendations in your geographic area.