Texas Instruments Avigo User Manual
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  • Page 1 Avigoé Quick Start Guide Avigoé Financial Calculator User’s Guide Avigoé User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Schwope, Toi Beveridge, David Taylor, Randy Hebert, Alton Ryan, Gopher Chen, Andrew Chen, Michael Chen, Steve Ruzic, Tham Nguyen, Bob Vestal Other contributors: Lisa Kanarek, (Tips and Hints) Gail DeLay (Cartoons) trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Avigo is a Copyright © 1997 by Texas Instruments Incorporated.
  • Page 3 If you are missing any of these items, contact the retail outlet where you purchased the Avigo before continuing. Hardware/Software Requirements • 49MB disk space to install all components (13MB for Avigo Manager, 26MB for Lotus Organizer 97, 5MB for IntelliSync, and 5MB for Adobe Acrobat.) • 8MB RAM •...
  • Page 4 Setup the Touch Pad • Using the Avigo stylus, tap on the Tap here icons as they appear in the upper left corner, bottom right corner, and center of the screen. Avigo will display a power on graphic and then a box containing the message Configure your unit? YES deletes all data and resets memory.
  • Page 5 • Enter the name you want and then tap on ( to save your entry. • Tap on the Note input area to enter a power on message. The Avigo displays a keyboard. • Enter the message you want to display then tap on ( to save your entry.
  • Page 6 • Position the Avigo over the dock station and slide it gently into the dock station. Make sure the grooves on the right and left sides of Avigo engage the alignment tracks in the dock station (Figure 3). Figure 3: Docking the Avigo •...
  • Page 7 Avigo Quick Start Guide Copying Languages to Avigo from Your PC You can change the language on Avigo Manager as well as copy the language to your Avigo. To change the language on Avigo Manager: • Start Avigo Manager. •...
  • Page 8 Schwope, Toi Beveridge, David Taylor, Randy Hebert, Alton Ryan, Gopher Chen, Andrew Chen, Michael Chen, Steve Ruzic, Tham Nguyen, Bob Vestal Other contributors: Lisa Kanarek, (Tips and Hints) Gail DeLay (Cartoons) Avigo is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Copyright © 1997 by Texas Instruments Incorporated.
  • Page 9 Instruments, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of this equipment. Moreover, Texas Instruments shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any other party.
  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Contents Introduction ............... Financial Calculator View ............. The Time Value of Money/Amortization Application ......... Financial-TVM Components ..........Time Lines ............Applications ............Using the Financial-TVM Application ........Computing an Amortization Schedule ........Example: Part 1 ............Example: Part 2 ............
  • Page 11: Introduction

    To enter a known value, tap on the input box area. Avigo displays a standard calculator. Enter your data then tap on the ö icon in the top right corner of the calculator to enter the data into the variable box.
  • Page 12: The Time Value Of Money/Amortization Application

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide The Time Value of Money/Amortization Application ) application consists of three screens: Time Value of Money/Amortization Label Meaning Type of Variable … Future value Entered or Computed Screen „ Payment Entered or Computed † Present value Entered or Computed ‡...
  • Page 13 Ž , and  , Avigo uses the payment rounded to the number of decimal places specified by the display format you selected on the third screen. If the decimal format is set to two places, the results on the second screen reflect payments made to the penny.
  • Page 14: Time Lines

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Time Lines Some financial calculators treat both inflows and outflows as positive numbers. Financial Calculator , however, follows the established convention of treating inflows as positive and outflows as negative. • The calculator displays computed inflows as positive numbers and computed outflows as negative.
  • Page 15: Using The Financial-Tvm Application

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Leases: Ending Market Value Initial Market Value Lump-sum Investments: Future Value Interest Interest Interest Interest Initial Deposit Using the Financial-TVM Application To use the Financial-TVM application: If necessary, tap on C to clear the top screen. Review the third screen and, if necessary, change the settings to those you need.
  • Page 16: Example: Part 1

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Example: Part 1 Using the application, determine the monthly payment you would make for a 30-year mortgage with a loan amount of $120,000 and an annual percentage rate of 9.125%. Remember to check the settings on the third screen. Pressing Ç changes Note: only the settings on this screen.
  • Page 17: Example: Part 2

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Example: Part 2 Using the data you entered in Part 1, generate an amortization schedule for the first three years of the loan. Assuming that the payments begin in the fourth month of the fiscal year, there are 9 payment periods in the first year and 12 payment periods thereafter.
  • Page 18: Example Calculations

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Example Calculations The following three examples illustrate the procedures and keystrokes involved in producing three simple calculations. Computing Future Value A person has a savings account that earns 8% interest per year and is compounded monthly. At the beginning of January 1997, the account contained $100.00. The person deposits $50 into the account at the beginning of every month.
  • Page 19: Computing Retirement Savings

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Computing Retirement Savings Jo is 25 years of age and wants to retire at the age of 55. In order for Jo to save $750,000 for retirement, how much should Jo save per month? (Assume a 6.25% savings account interest rate.) Procedure Keystrokes...
  • Page 20: Computing Retirement Withdrawal

    Financial Calculator User’s Guide Computing Retirement Withdrawal Chris has just retired at age 66. Based on family history, Chris expects to live until age 93. Chris has $1.3 million in the bank earring 5.5% interest. In order to leave no money in the bank, how much should Chris withdraw from the bank per month? Procedure Keystrokes...
  • Page 21 Charles Schwope, David Taylor, Mike Tiffin, Bob Vestal, and Mike Wilson. trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. Avigo is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation. Lotus 1-2-3 is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Excel is a T9 is a trademark of Tegic Corporation. Copyright © 1997 Texas Instruments Incorporated.
  • Page 22 “as-is” basis. In no event shall Texas Instruments be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Avigo Introduction........................1-3 Application Icons......................1-4 Battery Information ......................1-4 To install the batteries ..................... 1-5 Opening the Cover and Turning Avigo On............... 1-5 Using the Stylus....................... 1-5 Setting the Display Contrast.................... 1-6 Setting Preferences......................1-6 Calibrating Touch Pad....................1-6 Setting the Local City, Date, and Time ..............
  • Page 24 Avigo User’s Guide Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Avigo (continued) Using On-screen Keyboards................... 1-12 T9 keyboard system ....................1-12 T9 keyboard ....................1-12 To enter text using T9 keyboard..............1-13 To add words to your Custom T9 dictionary........... 1-13 To edit text using the T9 keyboard ..............1-14 To enter text using the Standard keyboard............
  • Page 25 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Events To Remember Introduction........................4-3 The Schedule View Screen....................4-3 Setting Schedule Preferences ..................4-3 To set Schedule preferences..................4-3 Scheduling Events ......................4-4 To schedule an Event ....................4-4 Viewing Events........................ 4-6 To view a timeline of a day..................4-6 To view a week......................
  • Page 26 Avigo User’s Guide Chapter 8: Turning Your Memos Into Action Introduction........................8-3 Adding Memos ........................ 8-4 Viewing Memos ......................8-5 To change the display orientation................8-5 To change the display font size................8-5 Editing and Deleting Memos ................... 8-6 To edit a Memo......................8-6 To delete a Memo....................
  • Page 27 Protecting Your Data..................... 12-4 To set, change, or clear a Password............... 12-4 To reset a forgotten Password ................12-5 Resetting Avigo ......................12-5 To lock Avigo ......................12-6 To unlock Avigo ..................... 12-6 Managing Avigo Memory....................12-6 To view memory status..................12-7 To delete unwanted applications................
  • Page 28 Introducing Avigo...
  • Page 29 Just enter the data on your PC using your personal information management software and synchronize with Avigo. Then, slip Avigo into your pocket, purse, or briefcase and take it with you. While you’re on the road, Avigo keeps vital information at your fingertips, and when new information comes along, you can enter it on Avigo immediately.
  • Page 30: Avigo Character Set

    Avigo. Chapter 1 explains how to set up your Avigo. It also provides basic information for frequently used routines, such as opening menus and list boxes, using on-screen keyboards, and turning on the backlight.
  • Page 31 Setting Up Your Avigo...
  • Page 32 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Application Icons......................Battery Information ......................To install the batteries ..................... Opening the Cover and Turning Avigo On............... Using the Stylus....................... Setting the Display Contrast.................... Setting Preferences......................Calibrating Touch Pad....................Setting the Local City, Date, and Time ..............
  • Page 33: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Avigo Introduction This chapter guides you through the basic setup of your new Avigo, selecting from on-screen menus and list boxes, using keyboards, and turning on the backlight. The Avigo Organizer stylus Create entries, execute commands, and navigate through applications.
  • Page 34: Application Icons

    AAA batteries soon. You should change the backup lithium battery every three or four years. Before using the Avigo for the first time, install the two AAA alkaline batteries included in your package. Once installed, check the battery state from time to application and observing the battery state icon ( ã)
  • Page 35: To Install The Batteries

    Using the Stylus Avigo’s stylus is stored in a slot on the right side of the organizer. Slide the stylus up and out of the slot to remove it. Hold the stylus as you would normally hold a pencil. Use the stylus to create entries, execute commands, and navigate through applications by gently tapping on-screen icons, menu or list-box commands, buttons, and keyboards.
  • Page 36: Setting The Display Contrast

    Avigo User’s Guide Setting the Display Contrast If Avigo’s screen is too light or dark to read easily, adjust the display contrast. Locate the control on the left side of Avigo. Turn the control toward CONTRAST 4 4 the arrow to lighten the display or away from the arrow to darken the display.
  • Page 37: Setting The Local City, Date, And Time

    Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Avigo screen is displayed. Setup Date/Time Setting the Local City, Date, and Time By setting your Avigo with the local city, date, and time, you can coordinate your tasks and appointments with ease. To set the Local City:...
  • Page 38: Setting System Preferences

    , and options. Stylus tone Power on graphic Power down setting determines how long Avigo will remain on without any activity before it shuts down Avigo to save battery power. is the audible Alarm sound reminder of an event you have scheduled.
  • Page 39: To Set The Power On Graphic

    Note: After you complete this initial Setting Preferences process, you may copy a custom graphic from your PC to Avigo using Avigo Manager. After copying it to Avigo, you will see a third Power on graphic...
  • Page 40: To Set The Decimal Separator Format

    The owner’s information can be displayed as part of the power on graphic. The Power on Message makes it easy for you and others to identify your own Avigo. If you were to lose your Avigo, this information increases the chances of it being returned to you.
  • Page 41: Changing The Avigo Language

    Changing the Avigo Language If you wish to view the screen text in a language other than English, you will need to copy the language from your PC to Avigo. You can also copy applications such Financial Calculator whenever desired. Copying languages and applications is controlled by the PC software.
  • Page 42: Using On-Screen Keyboards

    T9 keyboard system keyboard system enables you to type at high speeds on the pocket-sized Avigo screen. By reducing the number of keys you need to press and by using “smart” technology, can efficiently understand the word you want to enter. The system uses a set of dictionaries to determine what word was typed.
  • Page 43: To Enter Text Using T9 Keyboard

    To save your text and place it into the field, tap (. To add words to your Custom T9 dictionary: You can add terms and proper names (such as Avigo) to the dictionary. Tap precisely on each letter in the custom word. You will see the custom word at the extreme right of the selection list line.
  • Page 44: To Edit Text Using The T9 Keyboard

    Avigo User’s Guide To edit text using the T9 keyboard keyboard and Standard keyboard text editors are very similar. Tap on the editing window to locate your cursor and begin typing. The back arrow key erases the character to the left of the cursor. The keyboard menu gives you cut, copy, and paste capabilities.
  • Page 45: Turning On The Backlight

    Chapter 1: Setting Up Your Avigo 1-15 Close the keyboard by tapping (. Locate and display detail view of the entry to which you want to paste the text. Tap on 5. 10. Tap on the field you want to paste the text in.
  • Page 46 Quick Start Short Cuts...
  • Page 47 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Calendar Views ....................... DayScan View........................Schedule View ......................... Daily Timeline ......................Week........................To Do View........................Address View........................Memo View ........................Data View........................Expense View ........................Calculator Views ......................Sketch View........................Adding, Editing, and Deleting Entries................
  • Page 48: Introduction

    Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts Introduction This chapter provides an overview of Avigo and guides you through the tasks you will use frequently. Calendar Views You can view the Calendar in either a one month or six month mode. To access...
  • Page 49: Dayscan View

    Avigo User’s Guide DayScan View view provides a combined view of for the currently DayScan Events Tasks selected day. To access DayScan view, select Calendar view or tap on a date in twice. Calendar Menu N use to show or hide...
  • Page 50: Daily Timeline

    Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts Daily Timeline view displays the schedules for each assigned category for a Daily Timeline , select ' in selected day. To access Timeline Schedule view. N select to return to Schedule view ’ N use to µ...
  • Page 51: Address View

    Avigo User’s Guide To Do View view displays for the currently selected day. To access view, To Do Tasks To Do select , in Calendar view or press the to do key. Menu N use to show or hide Secondary list box N use to...
  • Page 52: Memo View

    Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts Memo View view displays of a selected category. To access view, Memo Memos Memo Memo press the memo key. Menu N use to show or hide private entries and define custom fields Primary list box N use to display, add, and edit categories Displayed Memos N select an entry to display detail view...
  • Page 53: Expense View

    You can add a high-end paste to text fields in other financial calculator to Calculator applications view using Avigo Manager. For more information, refer to Avigo Primary list box N use to switch between Standard, Cost-Sell- Manager online help. Margin, and Date calculators...
  • Page 54: Sketch View

    Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts Cost-Sell-Margin Calculator  N use to solve for the cost of an item (other two values known) Primary list box N use to switch ‚ N use to solve for selling price between Standard, Cost-Sell- Margin, and Date calculators (other two values known) ƒ...
  • Page 55: Adding, Editing, And Deleting Entries

    The first time you view the schedule category list, a default schedule category called unfiled will be displayed. A total of eight schedule categories may reside on Avigo. To add or change the names of categories, see Adding and Editing Categories in this chapter. If more than one Schedule...
  • Page 56: To Edit An Event

    Before you can password-protect the event, you must first set a Note: password for your Avigo. For further information, refer to the section Protecting Your Data in Chapter 12: Additional Features. 12. If desired, enter additional information about the...
  • Page 57: Adding And Editing Categories

    Tap ( to save your changes. Avigo lets you create eight To Do categories. Spend some time thinking about how you want to organize your To Do lists before you start entering items. For example, you may want to create categories for Business, Personal, or perhaps the name of the project you are working on.
  • Page 58: Adding And Editing Custom Fields

    Setup apps. entries as List fields. In addition to two default lists provided with your Avigo ), fourteen additional lists may be created. Each may contain Method Type List up to sixteen items. For more information, see To create and edit a List in Setup in this chapter.
  • Page 59: To Create And Edit A List In Setup

    Avigo default lists ( Method Type ) are displayed. Note: You may change or delete items in the Avigo default lists but you cannot change the names of the lists. To create new lists: Tap Ù to display the New List screen.
  • Page 60 Edit List screen. Note: You may change or delete items in the Avigo default lists ( Method Type) but you cannot change the names of the lists. Edit list names or items, as desired, by tapping on them and using on-screen keyboards to edit them.
  • Page 61 Planning Your Day...
  • Page 62: Using The Calendar

    Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Using the Calendar......................Six Months View ......................DayScan View........................
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Planning Your Day Introduction With Avigo’s application, you can stay on schedule and coordinate Calendar Events Tasks with ease. From Calendar , you can navigate to the Schedule To Do applications, where you can add, change, or delete...
  • Page 64: Six Months View

    Avigo User’s Guide Six Months View view will display the first or last six months of Six Months the year depending on the current month. To access Six Months view: One Month view, open the menu and select Months To view the previous or next six months, use the ç...
  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Events To Remember

    Events To Remember...
  • Page 66 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................The Schedule View Screen....................Setting Schedule Preferences ..................To set Schedule preferences..................Scheduling Events ......................To schedule an Event ....................Viewing Events........................ To view a timeline of a day..................To view a week......................To view Event details ....................
  • Page 67: Introduction

    Simply create the schedules of others on your PC and copy them to your Avigo. You can then simultaneously display their schedules and yours on one screen.
  • Page 68: Scheduling Events

    The first time you view the category list, a default schedule category called unfiled will be displayed. A total of eight schedule categories may reside on Avigo. To add or change the names of categories, see Adding and Editing Categories in Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4: Events To Remember 4a. For timed events ¦ Tap on an open time slot approximating the time you want to schedule the new Event . The screen will appear. Event ¦ If necessary, make adjustments to Event timing information by tapping on the Time box.
  • Page 70: Viewing Events

    Avigo User’s Guide To hide and password-protect the details of the , check the box. Event Private is created, a á will appear on the title bar. After the Event If desired, enter additional information about the Event , in any custom fields you may have created.
  • Page 71: To View A Week

    Chapter 4: Events To Remember To view a week: Schedule view, display any day of the particular week you want to view. If Events occurring during that week are private, open the menu and select Show private . Enter a password when prompted to do so. Tap on >.
  • Page 72: To Delete An Event

    Avigo User’s Guide To delete an Event: view, tap on the you want to delete to display detail view. If Schedule Event Event is a private one, open the menu in Schedule view and select Show . Enter a password when prompted to do so.
  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Taming Your To Do List

    Taming Your To Do List...
  • Page 74 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................To Do View........................Setting To Do Preferences ....................Entering Tasks ......................... Viewing Tasks ......................... Editing and Deleting Tasks ....................To edit a Task ......................To delete a Task.......................
  • Page 75: Introduction

    Chapter 5: Taming Your To Do List Introduction Tame your to do list by using your Avigo to manage the Tasks you need to accomplish today and in the future. This chapter shows you how to enter, prioritize, view, edit, and delete with Avigo’s...
  • Page 76: Setting To Do Preferences

    Avigo User’s Guide Setting To Do Preferences Display options for priorities are controlled by preferences. Task To Do To Do preferences are accessed through the menu. Open the menu and choose Preferences . The Task Preferences screen is displayed. Check the box to the left of Show priority in list display priorities for tasks.
  • Page 77: Viewing Tasks

    Chapter 5: Taming Your To Do List If desired, enter additional information about the Task in any custom fields you may have created. 10. Tap ( to save the new entry or tap ) to return to the previous screen Task without saving it.
  • Page 78: Editing And Deleting Tasks

    Avigo User’s Guide Editing and Deleting Tasks Task details can be edited by using on-screen keyboards or by copying information from one Task and pasting it into another. Deleting a Task is easily done by displaying the , opening the menu and choosing...
  • Page 79: Chapter 6: Keeping In Contact

    Keeping In Contact...
  • Page 80 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Setting Address Preferences .................... Adding Address Entries ....................Viewing Address Entries....................To view different contact numbers ................To view Address entries ................... Editing and Deleting Address Entries ................To edit Address entries .................... To delete Address entries..................
  • Page 81: Introduction

    Chapter 6: Keeping In Contact Introduction This chapter shows you how easy it is to use Avigo’s Address application to enter and retrieve vital contact information for personal, business, or emergency situations. Address lets you ♦ Create up to eight categories of address entries with up to 31 fields for each entry.
  • Page 82: Adding Address Entries

    Avigo User’s Guide Adding Address Entries Avigo allows you to sort and store your entries in as many as eight categories which you can create and customize as needed. Some examples of categories you might consider creating could be Business, Customers, Travel Agencies, Car Rentals, Government, Personal, Private, Emergency.
  • Page 83: Viewing Address Entries

    Chapter 6: Keeping In Contact If desired, enter additional information about the entry in any custom Address fields you may have created. For more information on adding and editing custom fields, see Adding and Editing Custom Fields in Chapter 2: Quick Start Short Cuts.
  • Page 84: To View Address Entries

    Avigo User’s Guide To view Address entries: Locate the title of the Address entry you want to view. If the entry is a private one, open the menu and select Show private . Enter a password when prompted to do so.
  • Page 85: To Delete Address Entries

    Chapter 6: Keeping In Contact To delete Address entries: Locate the title of the Address entry you want to delete. If the entry is a private one, open the menu and select Show private . Enter a password when prompted to do so.
  • Page 86: Chapter 7: Organizing Your Data

    Organizing Your Data...
  • Page 87 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Creating a New Data Table ..................... Adding Data Table Entries....................Viewing Data Table Entries ..................... To change the display orientation ................Editing Data Tables ......................
  • Page 88: Introduction

    ♦ Use a function to locate table entries quickly. Search If you think you’ll ever need the information again, create an Avigo data table in which to store it. For example, you can: ¦ Log famous espresso shops in all the airports you visit, exact terminal and all.
  • Page 89: Creating A New Data Table

    Avigo User’s Guide Creating a New Data Table Creating a Data table involves naming the table, defining field names, and the data types for each field. After the table is created, you can then enter information into the table. Tap on the...
  • Page 90: Adding Data Table Entries

    Chapter 7: Organizing Your Data Adding Data Table Entries Adding table entries is a matter of adding rows of data into a new (empty) or existing table. Tap on the data icon to display the Data application screen. Tap on a table from the list of existing table names. Tap Û...
  • Page 91: To Change The Display Orientation

    Deleting tables or field names may only be done on the PC. For more Note: information see the Avigo Manager online help. Tap ( to save your changes or tap ) to return to the previous screen without saving changes.
  • Page 92 Turning Your Memos Into Action...
  • Page 93 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Adding Memos ........................ Viewing Memos ......................To change the display orientation ................... To change the display font size ..................Editing and Deleting Memos ................... To edit a Memo ....................... To delete a Memo ......................
  • Page 94: Introduction

    Chapter 8: Turning Your Memos Into Action Introduction This chapter shows you how to use Avigo’s Memo application to jot down ideas, agendas, actions, items, goals, and other important notes in the middle of meetings, business lunches, parties, or wherever you may...
  • Page 95: Adding Memos

    Avigo User’s Guide Adding Memos When adding for the first time, consider what categories you want to Memos establish for them. If desired, you can also create up to four custom fields for to supplement the three description fields provided.
  • Page 96: Viewing Memos

    Chapter 8: Turning Your Memos Into Action Viewing Memos Accessing and displaying them is easily done. In Memos Memo view, you can quickly change the Memo category in view by pressing the key. can be viewed in memo Memos either vertical or horizontal orientation as desired. To improve readability in the horizontal view, you can change the text font to a larger size.
  • Page 97: Editing And Deleting Memos

    Avigo User’s Guide Editing and Deleting Memos You can edit a by using the on-screen keyboard. You can also edit a Memo Memo by copying information from one Memo and pasting it into another. Deleting memos is easily done by displaying the...
  • Page 98 Facts, Figures, and Finances - Tracking Your Expenses...
  • Page 99 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................Adding Expense Entries ....................Viewing Expense Entries ....................Editing and Deleting Expense Entries ................To edit an Expense entry ....................To delete an Expense entry ..................... Creating Expense Summaries ..................
  • Page 100: Introduction

    Chapter 9: Facts, Figures, and Finance - Tracking Your Expenses Introduction This chapter tells you how to use Avigo’s Expense application to record, categorize, compute, and report expenses. lets you: Expense ♦ Define up to eight categories of expenses, such as Business, Personal, Household, Family, Vacation, etc.
  • Page 101: Viewing Expense Entries

    . Enter a password when prompted to do so. Tap on the entry to display detail view. Expense Use Avigo to track your expenses for a month or two. You’ll quickly see where your money goes and what you can do about it.
  • Page 102: Editing And Deleting Expense Entries

    Chapter 9: Facts, Figures, and Finance - Tracking Your Expenses Editing and Deleting Expense Entries You can edit an entry by using the on-screen keyboard. You can also edit Expense Expense entry by copying information from one Expense entry and pasting it into another.
  • Page 103 Conquer those burdensome business expense reports. As you travel, track each expenditure with your Avigo wherever it is convenient — on the plane or train, or in your hotel room at the end of the day. Then transfer them to your PC when you return.
  • Page 104 Making Your Sketches Paint A Thousand Words...
  • Page 105 10-2 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................10-3 Creating Sketches......................10-3 Editing and Deleting Sketches ..................10-5 To edit a Sketch......................10-5 To delete a Sketch ......................10-5...
  • Page 106: Introduction

    Chapter 10: Making Your Sketches Paint A Thousand Words 10-3 Introduction This chapter shows you how to use the Sketch application to graphically illustrate your creative ideas or to quickly jot down information you need for only a short time. You can produce maps, product designs, and more.
  • Page 107 10-4 Avigo User’s Guide Do one of the following: ¦ To draw a free hand line, straight line, rectangle, or circle, tap on the appropriate tool and drag your stylus across the screen. ¦ To fill a section of your...
  • Page 108: Editing And Deleting Sketches

    Use the keyboard to enter a title. Tap ( to confirm your choice. – Note: If you do not name your Sketch . Avigo will save it as untitled Sketch Sketch You may also create a new by displaying an existing...
  • Page 109 Making Everything Add Up...
  • Page 110 Avigo User’s Guide Contents Introduction........................11-3 Performing Standard Calculations ................. 11-3 To access Standard Calculator ................11-3 The Standard Calculator display ................11-3 To clear ......................11-3 To perform standard calculations ..............11-4 Performing Cost-Sell-Margin Calculations..............11-6 To access the Cost-Sell-Margin Calculator.............
  • Page 111: Introduction

    Financial Calculator included on the Avigo CD-ROM. Use Avigo Manager to copy Financial Calculator from your PC to Avigo. (For details see the Financial Calculator User’s Guide and Avigo Manager online help.) To access view, tap the icon. Use the...
  • Page 112: To Perform Standard Calculations

    Avigo User’s Guide To perform standard calculations: Examples Enter/Press Display Addition and Subtraction 23.79 U .54 V 6 \ 23.79 + 0.54 - 6 18.33 N12.3 + 7.9 + 1.6 12.3 W U 7.9 U 1.6 \ N2.8 Multiplication and Division 12 X 13 Y 6 \ 28 Y .5 X 76 \...
  • Page 113 Chapter 11: Making Everything Add Up 11-5 Examples Enter/Press Display Percentage Calculations 250 X 5 [ \ 5% of 250 12.5 250 U 5 [ \ 250 + 5% 262.5 250 N 5% 250 V 5 [ \ 237.5 Memory Operations Clear Memory 4 X 11.99 T 11.99) +...
  • Page 114: Performing Cost-Sell-Margin Calculations

    Avigo User’s Guide Performing Cost-Sell-Margin Calculations Cost-Sell-Margin Calculator is designed to assist you in making informed decisions concerning cost, selling price, and profit margin. Any one of these figures can be calculated when the other two are known. To access the Cost-Sell-Margin Calculator:...
  • Page 115: Performing Date Calculations

    Chapter 11: Making Everything Add Up 11-7 Performing Date Calculations is designed to assist you in Date Calculator determining start dates, end dates and number of days between two dates. Any one of these figures can be calculated when the other two are known. To access the Date Calculator: Tap on the Primary...
  • Page 116 Additional Features...
  • Page 117 Protecting Your Data..................... 12-4 To set, change, or clear a Password............... 12-4 To reset a forgotten Password ................12-5 Resetting Avigo ......................12-5 To lock Avigo ......................12-6 To unlock Avigo ..................... 12-6 Managing Avigo Memory....................12-6 To view memory status..................12-7 To delete unwanted applications................
  • Page 118: Introduction

    Chapter 12: Additional Features 12-3 Introduction In this chapter, you’ll learn how to use Avigo‘s additional features to help you find, protect, and synchronize your Avigo data with your PC. You’ll also be able to optimize data storage. You can take notes for a monthly conference call or any recurring event by attaching a note to the event.
  • Page 119: Protecting Your Data

    Avigo allows you to protect your valuable data with a password. This helps you prevent or control access to data. By using a password which you set, Avigo provides you with two levels of data protection: locking Avigo and designating private entries.
  • Page 120: To Reset A Forgotten Password

    Resetting Avigo If you want to clear the password and all entries from Avigo’s memory, you can do so by pressing the recessed button on the back of the organizer with a paper clip or Reset other pointed instrument.
  • Page 121: To Lock Avigo

    You can manually optimize memory or set up your Avigo to automatically optimize memory on a daily or weekly basis when your Avigo is turned off. By taking these measures, you can ensure that you have the maximum amount of memory available to create and edit entries.
  • Page 122: To View Memory Status

    ¦ if you want to optimize memory by Manually tapping on 3 every time. ¦ if you want Avigo to manage this Daily Weekly for you automatically. Tap ( to confirm your choices or tap ) to return to the previous screen without making any changes.
  • Page 123: Synchronizing With Your Pc

    Avigo organizer. For more information, refer to the online documentation. To use Wired (Serial Port) Synchronizing: Set up the Avigo dock station on a flat surface near your PC (Figure 1). Figure 1 Figure 2 Connect the cable to the PC serial port you will use. If necessary, use a 9-pin-to- 25-pin adapter.
  • Page 124: To Use Wireless (Infrared) Synchronizing

    PC. Copying Applications You can copy applications such as Financial Calculator from your PC to Avigo whenever desired. Copying is controlled by the PC software. For further information on copying languages and applications, refer to the Avigo Manager online help.
  • Page 125: Using World Time

    You do not have to worry about Daylight Savings Time since it has already been calculated by Avigo. Whenever Daylight Savings Time occurs, Avigo will automatically update your World Time settings.
  • Page 126: In Case Of Difficulty

    Appendix A: In Case of Difficulty If you have difficulty using Avigo, the following suggestions may help you correct the problem. Suggested action: 4 control on the left side of You cannot see anything on Locate the CONTRAST the display.
  • Page 127 Appendix B: Avigo Character Set Below is the character set that may be displayed by your Avigo organizer. This character set is available in both normal and bold styles.
  • Page 128: Service And Warranty

    Call the Programming Assistance Group of Customer Support: 1.972.917.8324 For service information Always contact Texas Instruments Customer Support before returning a product for service. Customer support hours 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday–Thursday and 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. CST on Friday.
  • Page 129 Texas Instruments shall not be liable for loss of use of the product or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses, or damages incurred by the consumer or any other user.
  • Page 130 2-11, 4-7 Calculator views, 2-8 an expense entry, 9-6 Calendar, 3-3 data tables, 7-6 Calendar views, 2-3 text, 1-14 Changing the Avigo language, 1-11 Editing and deleting Contact numbers, 6-5 events, 4-7 Conventions, 0-3 memos, 8-6 Copying applications, 12-9...
  • Page 131 Lock Avigo, 12-5 local city, date, and time, 1-7 preferences, 1-6 system preferences, 1-8 Show private, 2-11, 12-4 Managing Avigo memory, 12-6 Six months view, 3-4 Memo display orientation, 8-5 Sketch view, 2-9 Memo view, 2-7 Solving for cost, 11-7...
  • Page 132 5-4 data table entries, 7-5 To do view, 2-6, 5-3 event details, 4-7 Touch pad, 1-6 events, 4-6 Turning Avigo on, 1-5 expense entries, 9-5 memos, 8-5 tasks, 5-5 Unlocking Avigo, 12-6 Untimed events, 4-5 Using the stylus, 1-5...

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