The wireless keyboard that is provided with the PaceBook.

The PaceBook offers a detached, wireless keyboard that talks to the PaceBook using standard infrared technology. The keyboard measures 9 inches deep by 12 1/2 inches wide. It features a two-button glide pad for controlling mouse movement, as well as ten special hot keys across the top of the keyboard. The keyboard is powered by four standard AAA batteries, which may or may not be considered an advantage. It should be pointed out that if the keyboard is left in the "on" position with a key depressed, it will drain the batteries within the keyboard. And, if you forget to turn the keyboard off with no keys depressed, the keyboard will enter a 'sleep state,' which conserves battery life. In our testing, we found the keyboard life to be adequate. The keyboard action is stiff, but adequate, but with such a light keyboard, it is possible that you will experience some physical keyboard bounce. If you are used to using a track pointer, you will be disappointed, as the PaceBook keyboard offers only the glide pad. At the top of the keyboard is the IR transmitter that the keyboard uses to communicate with the PaceBook.

Under the battery cover of the keyboard is the channel select button.

All PaceBook keyboards do not have the same operating requirements, as there is a channel selection/ change button inside the battery compartment of the keyboard. This will allow the keyboard to communicate with the PaceBook on a specific channel, which will reduce cross talk with neighboring PaceBooks. The PaceBook will accept any infrared communications, unless it is set to "secure" mode. In "secure" mode, the PaceBook will only accept keyboard input from the selected channel.

The IRD receiver from inside the PaceBook.