Getting Started

The Allegro Wireless Keyboard is a Bluetooth® keyboard that securely connects to the Archer 4 Rugged Handheld™ or other 8-inch (203 mm) or smaller third-party handheld devices, creating a convenient, handheld solution for mobile computing. 

Anatomy of the Allegro Wireless Keyboard

Front Features

  1. Mounting bracket for third-party handheld device
  2. Function keys
  3. Numeric keyboard
  4. Power LED
  5. QWERTY keyboard
  6. Battery status LEDs
  7. Locking clip
  8. Mounting bracket for Archer 4
  9. Bluetooth LED
  10. Power key

 

Back Features

 

  1. Shoulder harness attachment point
  2. AMPS hole pattern for connecting with other accessories
  3. Hand strap attachment points 

 

Charging Port and Attachment Points

  1. Hand strap attachment points
  2. USB-C charging port (not for data transfer)

Keyboard Features

The Allegro Wireless Keyboard has a numeric keypad, function keys, and a QWERTY keyboard. The keys are sealed and have backlight illumination. To access the secondary function assigned to a key, press  and then press the key.

Note: The function of the F keys is set by the active application.

KEY

 PRIMARY FUNCTION SECONDARY FUNCTION

Back

 Battery status

Delete (backspace)

  

Enter (return)

  

Move left

 Volume down

Move right

 Volume up

Move up

 Screen brightness up

Move down

 Screen brightness down

Blue command

  

Home

iOS devices: Two key presses to switch between recent apps

  

Recent apps

Android devices only

  

Left tab (back)

  

Right tab (forward)

  
Period Dash

Action

 Adjust backlight illumination

Shift

  • Shift: One key press
  • Caps lock: Two key presses
  • Release Caps lock: Three key presses
  

Power 

  • Power on: Press and release.
  • Power off: Press and hold for 2 seconds until red LED turns off.
  • Pair keyboard to handheld device: Press and hold for 5 seconds until the blue LED is rapidly blinking.
  • Unpair the devices: Press and hold for 10 seconds until the blue LED turns off.
  

Perform Initial Tasks

When you receive the Allegro Wireless Keyboard, complete the tasks outlined in this section before first use.

Review Documentation

The user manual is available on the Juniper Systems website at https://junipersys.com/support/allegro-wireless-keyboard/documentation. View, download, and print the documents as desired.

Install the Hand Strap

To install the hand strap,

  1. From the back of the keyboard, use the screwdriver (included with the keyboard) to remove a black screw from the right or left side of the keyboard, depending on which side you want the hand strap.

  2. Place the screw through the loop at the top of the hand strap. Insert the screw into the screw hole. Tighten the screw, securing the hand strap loop. 
  3. Feed the strap through the attachment point on the bottom of the keyboard, and pull the strap tight.
  4. Feed the strap through the buckle on the hand strap.

Attach to Handheld Device

The Archer 4 and third-party handheld devices use different mounting brackets. Your keyboard has one of the brackets explained below.

Attach Archer 4

The Archer 4 mounting bracket comes installed on the keyboard. 

To secure the Archer 4 in the mounting bracket,

  1. Place the long edge of the Archer 4 with the USB-C port on the right side in the mounting bracket.

  2. Press down and snap the other edge of the Archer 4 under the locking clip. 

Attach Third-Party Device

The Allegro Wireless Keyboard uses the Quad Lock system to attach a third-party handheld device. The Quad Lock Lever Head is included with the keyboard, but you must purchase separately the Quad Lock case that fits your handheld device (available at quadlockcase.com) or the Quad Lock Universal Adaptor (available through the Juniper Systems store or quadlockcase.com). 

To attach the Quad Lock Lever Head to the keyboard,

  1. Remove the Quad Lock Lever Head, attachment screw, and Allen wrench from its box.
  2. Use the screw and Allen wrench to attach the lever head to one of the mounting holes at the top of keyboard. Select the hole that best accommodates the size of your device. 
    Use this hole for phone-sized devices. Use this hole for tablet-sized devices.

To attach the handheld device to the Quad Lock Lever Head,

  1. Place the handheld device in a Quad Lock case, or attach the Quad Lock Universal Adaptor to the back of the handheld device case. 
  2. Press down on the blue Quad Lock lever.
  3. Align and connect the adaptor on the back of the handheld device with the Quad Lock Lever Head at a 45° angle.
  4. Rotate the handheld device 45° and release the blue lever, locking the handheld device into place.

Charge the Keyboard

The Allegro Wireless Keyboard has an internal, non-removable battery that lasts up to 60 hours. Before powering on the keyboard, charge the keyboard for 4‒6 hours at room temperature until fully charged. The keyboard charges most efficiently at room temperature (68°F or 20°C), but it will still charge at any temperature between 41–113°F (5–45°C). The keyboard may not charge outside of this range. 

 CAUTION:  Do not use the USB port if it is wet. Dry the port completely before connecting to power. Failure to do so will void the product warranty.

To charge the keyboard,

  1. Plug in the USB charger and cable, and connect it to the keyboard.

Note: Use a USB charger that is 12V, 1.5A, 18W. The charging kit available with the Allegro Wireless Keyboard meets this criteria.

The red LEDs at the bottom of the keyboard show the battery charge level. A blinking LED indicates that the keyboard is charging.

CHARGING STATE DESCRIPTION

Fully charged 

 All four LEDs are solid.

76–100%

 Three LEDs are solid. One LED is blinking.

51–75%

 Two LEDs are solid.  One LED is blinking.

26–50%

 One LED is solid. One LED is blinking.

0–25%

 One LED is blinking.

Prepare the Keyboard for Long-Term Storage

Store the keyboard in a clean, dry room with ventilation. The ideal storage temperature is 41°–95°F (5°–35°C).

To store the keyboard for more than a month,

  1. Charge/discharge the battery to 26–50%.
  2. Power off the keyboard.
  3. Check the keyboard battery every three months while in storage. If the battery is discharged below 26%, charge it to 26–50%.

Check the Battery Status

To check the battery status,

  1. Press  and then press .  

The LEDs at the bottom of the keyboard indicate the battery charge level.

CHARGE LEVEL DESCRIPTION

76–100%

 Four solid LEDs 

51–75%

 Three solid LEDs 

26–50%

 Two solid LEDs 

0–25%

 One solid LED

Power On and Off the Keyboard

The following table describes how to power on and off the Allegro Wireless Keyboard.

POWER STATE ACTION
Power on  Press and release the Power key . The red LED flashes, indicating the keyboard is powered on.
Power off 

Press and hold the Power key  for 2 seconds until the red LED turns off. 

Pair the Keyboard

The Allegro Wireless Keyboard pairs to your handheld device through Bluetooth.

To pair the devices,

  1. On your handheld device, make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
  2. On the keyboard, press and hold the Power key  for 5 seconds until the blue LED at the top of the keyboard is rapidly blinking. The keyboard is now in discovery mode.
  3. On your handheld device, select the Allegro Wireless Keyboard from the list of available Bluetooth devices. A solid blue LED indicates the pairing was successful.

Unpair the Devices

To unpair the keyboard and handheld device,

  1. Press and hold the Power key  for 10 seconds until the blue LED turns off.

Bluetooth LED Indicator

The blue LED at the top of the keyboard indicates the status of the Bluetooth connection. 

BLUE LED  DESCRIPTION
Solid  The keyboard is paired with a Bluetooth device.

Blinking slowly

 The keyboard is unpaired.

Blinking rapidly

 The keyboard is actively searching for a Bluetooth device.

Wake Devices from Sleep Mode

The Allegro Wireless Keyboard and handheld device remain paired in sleep mode. 

To resume activity, 

  1. Press the Power key  on the keyboard.
  2. Wait for the blue LED to be solid.
  3. Press any key on the keyboard to wake the handheld device. 
  4. If lock screen appears on the handheld device, press the Spacebar on the keyboard. 

Adjust Keypad Backlight Settings

The keys on the Allegro Wireless Keyboard have four backlight illumination settings: high (default), medium, low, and off. 

To change the keypad backlight setting,

  1. Press  and then press . 
  2. Press the key combination again to cycle to the next backlight setting. 

Set Command Key for iOS Devices

If you are using an iOS handheld device, you can set up the Ctrl key on the Allegro Wireless Keyboard to function as the Command key. 

To change the function of the Ctrl key,

  1. Ensure the iOS device and keyboard are paired.
  2. On your iOS device, open Settings.
  3. Select General > Keyboard > Hardware Keyboard > Modifier Keys.
    Note: Hardware Keyboard is only available if the iOS device and keyboard are paired.
  4. Open the menu for Control Key and select Command.