Introduction About CARY Base Intended purpose About this document Overview of CARY Base Get started with CARY Base Place CARY Base in the home Start CARY Base Set up CARY Base Use CARY Base Use the Main view Use Reminders...
Introduction About CARY Base CARY Base is a calendar clock for persons who need extra help to keep track of the day and to remember things. The screen shows the date, day of the week, time and whether it is morning, day, evening or night. You can have the information read out by tapping the screen or by using a control switch.
Overview of CARY Base Overview of CARY Base 1. Display with touchscreen Included parts 2. Volume - CARY Base 3. Volume + Power adapter 4. Relay output for forwarding the reminder signal Included documents 5. Power jack User manual (this document) 6.
. Set up CARY Base Upon starting CARY Base for the first time, you are guided to set your preferred language, date and time. If you want, you can also change the information that is displayed on the screen.
Tap anywhere on the display to stop the reminder signal. Tap Play to repeat the reminder message. Tap OK to close the reminder. Change the speech support volume Change the speech support volume through the + and - buttons on the side of CARY Base.
Use CARY Base Day intervals CARY Base displays the part of the day according to day intervals. The day intervals can be changed, see Change the settings on page 9. The day intervals are pre-programmed as follows: Early morning: 06:00–09:00 Mid-morning: 09:00–12:00...
Personalise CARY Base Personalise CARY Base Go to the Power menu The Power menu gives you access to the Settings and the Calendar. You can also turn off CARY Base from this menu. Menu Close Power off 3 sec Calendar Settings 2.
Personalise CARY Base Change the settings To change the settings of CARY Base, go to the Power menu and tap Settings Back HomeWiFi Internet Language Time and date Display myAbilia About Day and night Sound Language Sound Select a language.
Day and Night, see Change Show or hide the Calendar the settings on page 9. button, see Manage the calendar on page 11. TIP! When you reduce the amount of information on the display, CARY Base becomes even simpler and clearer.
Personalise CARY Base Manage the calendar WARNING: Do not use CARY Base as the sole support for medication, medical treatment or other important activities. Update the Calendar view To update the Calendar, go to the Power menu. Tap and then tap , or tap the Calendar button in the Main view (if available).
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Personalise CARY Base Add an activity To add an activity, go to Calendar, see Go to the Power menu on page 8. Cancel New activity Save Picture Name Date Lunch Time Description Recurrence Single Show in dayplan Add picture Play text at alarm Record message Name The name that is shown in the Day plan.
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With myAbilia you can update the Calendar remotely myAbilia and add pictures to the picture library. To set up the connection between CARY Base and myAbilia, go to the Power menu, tap and then tap . Follow the instructions that are shown on the display.
Personalise CARY Base Connect external equipment WARNING: Only use CE marked equipment. The following external equipment can be connected to CARY Base: Control switch Used instead of tapping the screen. For example, to get voice support or to turn off reminders.
5. If there is a new version, tap Upgrade. Restore CARY Base to factory settings You may need to restore CARY Base when refurbishing the product or when troubleshooting problems. Restoring to factory settings removes all settings and personal information.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you need support with CARY Base, refer to Contact Information on the last page of this user manual or go to www.abilia.com/intl/manuals. Problem Cause Solution The device is not switched See the instructions in Start CARY Base on page 5.
Switch off CARY Base before removing the power cable. To switch off CARY Base, go to the Power menu and tap CARY Base keeps the settings for about one year. If CARY Base is stored for a longer time, the settings must be redone.
Relay output for forwarding the reminder 3.5 mm signal Estimated lifetime 5 years Accessories CARY Base has the following accessories available: Power adapter External switches For more information about CARY Base and the accessories, go to www.abilia.com or scan the QR Scan me! code.
WARNING: Read the following warning instructions before you use the product. Only use the power adapter that is supplied with CARY Base. Do not use CARY Base as the sole support for medication, medical treatment or other important activities. Only use CE marked equipment.
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Important information Conformance with requirements for medical devices CARY Base is marketed as a technical aid for people with disabilities. It complies with all necessary requirements, regulations and directives for medical devices. Product liability The product is developed and risk-assessed according to ISO 14971. The manual and the technical specifications are made according to the safety assessments in the risk analysis.