Bluetooth + Software Keyboard

I have paired my iMac bluetooth keyboard with my iPhone 3GS and I'm typing fine. How do I switch to input controls on the iPhone's software keyboard and then switch back again? I imagine that there could be a keyboard stroke to take care of this. Thanks.

I would like this feature too.
However, one solution to this is to purchase a folding keyboard. That way, folding the keyboard closes turns off the keyboard, which makes the software keyboard automatically reappear. And opening the keyboard, makes the software keyboard automatically disappear. This is desired behaviour, and I like the iOS behaviour this way, at least for this keyboard.
I personally have the iGo Stowaway bluetooth keyboard (google "iGo Bluetooth Keyboard" in Google Images for more info). Although discontinued, it has been the best pocket folding Bluetooth keyboard I have found, and is often still available as old stock from some stores or eBay.
I was unable to find the hide/show software keyboard shortcut, but I discovered other great keyboard shortcuts on this folding keyboard. (The Stowaway windows logo key behaves just like the Option key on the Apple Bluetooth keyboard that also works on the iPhone)
Option+Left/Right: Home/End keys
Option+Up/Down: Jump to Top/Bottom of page
Option+Backspace: Delete current line
Option+X/C/V: Cut/Copy/Paste
Option+Z: Undo
Shift+Arrows: Select text for Cut/Copy/Paste
If anyone finds any other key shortcuts on this keyboard, let me know too.

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