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Chamberlin · 03-20-2008, 10:56 PM

I was able to work the keyboard just fine on my Car PC, first with the included dongle, then with my Linksys dongle. You have to set up a password with the third party dongle, but just type in a code on the Logitech when windows asks for it in the BT setup. Don't forget to hit the red button on the back so the keyboard becomes discoverable. I of course needed two keyboards to get it set up before the link was completed.

So far, no go in getting into BIOS with this keyboard, you will have to have a USB or PS/2 keyboard direct hookup for that.

I was also able to program the 'web browser' button to perform the key command 'ALT-F4' so now I can easily close programs...(don't need direct access to Firefox that bad).

ALT-TAB works great of course for switching between progs.
Turning down the touchpad speed in the Logitech config SetPoint software made the touch pad 200% more usable. I left acceleration set to low.

Getting proper cursor focus when in D-PAD mode can be tricky, haven't quite figured it out yet. Once it is on the right focused item there is no probs.

Got the music hot-button programmed for Xtreme PCR XM software, and it works great - DPAD mode scrolls nice, and the page up/down buttons are perfect. Click the center of the DPAD or the OK (left mouse click) button to select a new channel.

I know most of you guys use a front end but I haven't gotton the balls to install one yet, maybe when I re-install Vista as a 32 bit version I will give a front end a try. But, as much as I hate Media Center, this keyboard works great for it. I just wish I could re-program that hot key button for something more useful to me.

You can change the function of the power hot key button, but only between standby, power, hibernate etc.... it can't be universally programmed like the Music and Internet hot key buttons.

Easier to type text than a full keyboarded smart phone, but not by much.

The keyboard seems plenty robust, although the back door could have been engineered a little more bullet proof. I worry about breaking off little tabs etc... but hopefully won't have to take it off much now that I have paired it and it is all set to go.

This thing matches the decor of my RX-8 interior perfect! Black piano laquer and brushed silver....nice....even perfectly fits over the cup holder area width-wise... nice.

Happy so far.

-C

03-20-2008, 10:56 PM	#18
Chamberlin Low Bitrate Chamberlin's CarPC Specs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Vehicle: 2005 Mazda RX-8 Posts: 85 My Photos: ()	I was able to work the keyboard just fine on my Car PC, first with the included dongle, then with my Linksys dongle. You have to set up a password with the third party dongle, but just type in a code on the Logitech when windows asks for it in the BT setup. Don't forget to hit the red button on the back so the keyboard becomes discoverable. I of course needed two keyboards to get it set up before the link was completed. So far, no go in getting into BIOS with this keyboard, you will have to have a USB or PS/2 keyboard direct hookup for that. I was also able to program the 'web browser' button to perform the key command 'ALT-F4' so now I can easily close programs...(don't need direct access to Firefox that bad). ALT-TAB works great of course for switching between progs. Turning down the touchpad speed in the Logitech config SetPoint software made the touch pad 200% more usable. I left acceleration set to low. Getting proper cursor focus when in D-PAD mode can be tricky, haven't quite figured it out yet. Once it is on the right focused item there is no probs. Got the music hot-button programmed for Xtreme PCR XM software, and it works great - DPAD mode scrolls nice, and the page up/down buttons are perfect. Click the center of the DPAD or the OK (left mouse click) button to select a new channel. I know most of you guys use a front end but I haven't gotton the balls to install one yet, maybe when I re-install Vista as a 32 bit version I will give a front end a try. But, as much as I hate Media Center, this keyboard works great for it. I just wish I could re-program that hot key button for something more useful to me. You can change the function of the power hot key button, but only between standby, power, hibernate etc.... it can't be universally programmed like the Music and Internet hot key buttons. Easier to type text than a full keyboarded smart phone, but not by much. The keyboard seems plenty robust, although the back door could have been engineered a little more bullet proof. I worry about breaking off little tabs etc... but hopefully won't have to take it off much now that I have paired it and it is all set to go. This thing matches the decor of my RX-8 interior perfect! Black piano laquer and brushed silver....nice....even perfectly fits over the cup holder area width-wise... nice. Happy so far. -C Last edited by Chamberlin; 03-20-2008 at 10:59 PM.