ZAGG Rugged Book Wireless Keyboard and Detachable Case User Manual

ZAGG Rugged Book Wireless Keyboard and Detachable Case

Product Information

Rugged Book

The Rugged Book is a wireless keyboard and detachable case designed for iPad models including iPad 9.7/10.2-inch, iPad Air 10.9-inch, and iPad Pro 11-inch. The product comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, and in order to activate the warranty, you need to register your Rugged Book and keep the purchase receipt. If you bought it from ZAGG.com, it is already registered. For more information and help, you can visit the FAQ section on the ZAGG website: www.zagg.com/faq

Product Usage Instructions

Inserting Your Device

1. Before inserting your device, separate the cover and keyboard if necessary.
2. Hold your device in landscape mode and align the camera and charging port with the holes in the case.
3. Set the bottom half of your device into the bottom of the cover and apply light pressure.
4. Press the top half of your device into the top of the cover. Check each corner to make sure your device is seated properly.

Attaching and Detaching the Keyboard

• To attach the keyboard, set the bottom of the case in the keyboard hinge, and you’ll feel it attach magnetically.
• To detach the keyboard and case, hold down the keyboard and pull up one corner of the case to disengage the magnets.

Removing Your Device

1. Hold on to the top lip of the case and press against the back of the case.
2. Then grasp the exposed side of your device and lift/pull it away from the cover.

Powering On and Off

• To turn on the keyboard, press the Power button. A green LED will light briefly.
• To turn off, press and hold the Power button for three seconds. A red LED will flash to indicate the keyboard has turned off.

Pairing the Keyboard with Your Device

1. Access the Bluetooth settings on your device.
2. Press and hold Rugged Book’s Bluetooth 1 button for three seconds. A blue LED under the Power button will flash.
3. Your device will display ZAGG Rugged Book as an available device. Select this option to complete pairing.
4. To pair a second device, press and hold the Bluetooth 2 button for three seconds and follow the same procedure.

Charging Your Keyboard

1. Connect one end of the charging cable to the keyboard’s charging port.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into your preferred charging outlet.
3. A red LED on the battery key will illuminate to show that your keyboard is charging.
4. When the red LED turns off, your Rugged Book keyboard is finished charging. Disconnect the charging cable.

Disconnecting Your Device from the Rugged Book Keyboard

First, remove the keyboard from the case as per the previous instructions. There are three ways to switch to your onscreen keyboard:

1. Press the Keyboard Hide/Show button.
2. Turn off the Bluetooth connection from your device.
3. Turn the Rugged Book keyboard off.

Battery Life

To check your Rugged Book’s battery life, press fn + the battery key. The LED light will flash with different patterns:

• 3 green flashes = 50% or more battery life
• 2 yellow flashes = 25-49% battery life
• 1 red flash = less than 25% battery life

When the battery level is critical, the red LED light will flash once every five minutes. The Rugged Book will enter sleep mode if left on and not used for several minutes. To awaken it, press any key. The Rugged Book’s battery has no memory and can be charged whenever you wish.

Warranty Registration

Your ZAGG Rugged Book wireless keyboard and detachable case comes with a one- year manufacturer’s warranty. In order to activate the warranty, you must register your Rugged Book as well as keep your purchase receipt. If you purchased your Rugged Book 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

Warning: See the important Health and Safety information on page 12 before using this product.

Using Instructions

INSERTING YOUR DEVICE

1. Before inserting your device, separate the cover and keyboard if necessary.
2. Hold your device in landscape mode and align the camera and charging port with the holes in the case. Set the bottom half of your device into the bottom of the cover and apply light pressure.
3. Press the top half of your device into the top of the cover. Check each corner to make sure your device is seated properly.

ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE KEYBOARD

• Set the bottom of the case in the keyboard hinge and you’ll feel it attach magnetically.
• To detach the keyboard and case, hold down the keyboard and pull up one corner of the case to disengage the magnets.

REMOVING YOUR DEVICE

1. Hold on to the top lip of the case and press against the back of the case.
2. Then grasp the exposed side of your device and lift/pull it away from the cover.

POWER

POWERING ON AND OFF

• To turn on, press the Power button. A green LED will light briefly.
• To turn off, press and hold the Power button for three seconds. A red LED will flash to indicate the keyboard has turned off.

PAIRING THE KEYBOARD WITH YOUR DEVICE

1. Access the Bluetooth settings on your device.
2. Press and hold Rugged Book’s Bluetooth 1 button for three seconds. A blue LED under the Power button will flash.
3. Your device will display “ZAGG Rugged Book” as an available device. Select this option to complete pairing.
4. To pair a second device, press and hold the Bluetooth 2 button for three seconds and follow the same procedure.

CHARGING YOUR KEYBOARD

1. Plug the USB Type-C® end of the charging cable into the keyboard.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into your preferred charging outlet.
3. A red LED on the battery key will illuminate to show that your keyboard is charging.
4. When the red LED turns off, your Rugged Book keyboard is finished charging. Disconnect the charging cable.

DISCONNECTING YOUR DEVICE FROM THE RUGGED BOOK KEYBOARD

First, remove the keyboard from the case. See previous instructions. There are three ways to switch to your onscreen keyboard:

1. Press the Keyboard Hide/Show button.
2. Turn off the Bluetooth connection from your device.
3. Turn the Rugged Book keyboard off.

BATTERY LIFE

To check your Rugged Book’s battery life, press fn + the battery key. The LED light will flash one of the following three ways:

1. 3 green flashes = 50% or more battery life
2. 2 yellow flashes = 25-49% battery life
3. 1 red flash = less than 25% battery life

When your Rugged Book reaches critical battery level, the red LED light will flash once every five minutes. To help preserve battery life, the Rugged Book will enter sleep mode if left on and not used for several minutes. To awaken your Rugged Book, press any key. The Rugged Book’s battery has no memory and can be charged whenever you wish.

SPECIAL FUNCTION KEYS

Your keyboard has been designed with the following special function keys to give you more control of your device.

• 1 & 2 PAIRING: Activates your device’s pairing mode.
• HOME:  Displays your device’s home screen.
• LOCK:  Activates and deactivates your device’s sleep mode.
• APPS RUNNING:  Displays all of the apps currently running on your device.
• LANGUAGE SYMBOL:  Toggles between keyboard languages (if active on your device). Also, pressing cmd + spacebar will do the same.
• KEYBOARD HIDE/SHOW:  Hides or shows your onscreen 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 current 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 Book keyboard on and off.
• BATTERY LEVEL:  Indicates remaining battery life.
• BACKLIGHT ON/OFF: Activates the backlight feature.
• BACKLIGHT COLOR:  Changes backlight colors. (7 possible)

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your device does not respond to your Rugged Book, there may be a simple explanation such as a dead battery or an unsuccessful pairing. Try the following steps.

1. Restart your device.
2. Turn your Rugged Book off and back on again. You should see the LED light illuminate briefly. If not, recharge your Rugged Book.
3. Forget and re-pair your Rugged Book.
   • Push the FN + pair buttons on your Rugged Book and watch for the LED to flash blue.
   • Your device should display “ZAGG Rugged Book” as an available device. Select it.
   • If your device gives you an error message, repeat the pairing process.
4. If your Rugged Book cannot establish or maintain a Bluetooth connection, reset the Bluetooth module by charging your keyboard.

To reach a trained customer service representative, please use one of the following:

• support.zagg.com
• questions@zagg.com
• 1-800-700-ZAGG [9244]
• 00-1-801-839-3906 for international customers

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

1. 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.
2. Use only USB Type-C® chargers in connection with your keyboard.
3. Do not attempt to service your keyboard.
4. Do not disassemble or attempt to disassemble your keyboard.
5. Do not crush or puncture your keyboard.
6. Do not immerse your keyboard in water.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. When you are ready to discard your keyboard, recycle your keyboard in a manner consistent with electronic recycling requirements or recommendations in your geographic area.

Fcc Statement

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.
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 into 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. The 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 function is available.

©2021 ZAGG Inc All Rights Reserved. ZAGG® and Rugged Book™ are trademarks of ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc. iPad® is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ZAGG Inc is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

References

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