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Zeitgeist 2
The all-rounder among pocket watches
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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE Zeitgeist 2 The all-rounder among pocket watches...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction ......................3 2 Description and scope of supply ................3 2.1 Scope of supply ....................... 3 2.2 Haptic design ......................4 2.3 Display ........................5 2.4 Power supply ......................6 3 Care of the device ....................6 4 Operating principles ....................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    29 g and fits easily into the palm of your hand. The Zeitgeist 2 also comes with a strap and can either be worn around your neck or carried without the strap as a pocket watch that won't take up much space.

  • Page 4: Haptic Design

    Haptic design The Zeitgeist 2 is rectangular, slightly oval in shape, with a smooth casing of black plastic. It measures around 4 x 7 centimeters in size and is one centimeter thick. On the top right of the device there is a slightly raised loop for the neck strap, and three metal buttons can be found on the right-hand side.

  • Page 5: Display

    Display Although the Zeitgeist 2 is designed to be primarily operated via audio, the device also includes a graphics-enabled display for the sighted. This takes the form of a reflective LCD, which is not backlit but uses ambient light with good contrast for the display.

  • Page 6: Power Supply

    When the battery charge level gets very low, you will hear a jingle warning you of this at intervals of 15 minutes. As soon as a USB cable is plugged in with a power supply unit, the Zeitgeist 2 will indicate that the battery is being charged by emitting an audible signal, while the LED on the front will light up and change colors: RED means charging in progress, GREEN means charging has ended.

  • Page 7: Operating Principles

    Operating principles Perhaps you are familiar with the predecessor of the Zeitgeist 2, also from Caretec, i.e. the Zeitgeist version manufactured just after the turn of the millennium? Also equipped with three buttons, it set standards in terms of operation and sold well over the years.

  • Page 8: Button Lock (Key Lock)

    SHORT. Button lock (key lock) The device also features a button lock (key lock) for carrying the Zeitgeist 2 about and to prevent unintentional operations. If you press a button when the device is locked, a jingle, a vibration signal and a large icon on the display indicate the locked status.

  • Page 9: Operating States And Reset / Troubleshooting

    Place the device flat on a table and hold down the buttons Top+Bottom VERY LONG, i.e. 12 seconds. The Zeitgeist 2 will then vibrate strongly, play a start-up jingle and restore functioning on the display. Now leave the device for between 15 and 30 seconds without moving it until another jingle sounds (ping noise).

  • Page 10: Home Screen

    Home screen The Zeitgeist 2 is normally in home screen mode, i.e. on standby and awaiting a command, i.e. for a button to be pressed. The device will also automatically return to the home screen from numerous sub-menus if you take no action for a while, around 30 seconds.

  • Page 11: Structure Of The Vibration Coding System For Tactile Time Output

    Instructions for reading the button press diagrams: In the vertical direction a distinction is made between SHORT or LONG for the duration of the button press. The three buttons are represented in the horizontal direction, with small dots indicating the buttons to be pressed. The number of dots in the grey boxes corresponds to the number of buttons to be pressed (together).

  • Page 12: Main Menu (Functions Menu)

    The list also includes the Settings sub-menu, which is dealt with in the next section. Please note: For a graphical overview of all functions and settings available in the Zeitgeist 2, please see the diagram in section 8. The main menu is started with Middle LONG in the home screen.

  • Page 13: Stopwatch

    (lap times). A short signal (beep) sounds every 5 seconds while the stopwatch is running. The stopwatch also continues running when the Zeitgeist 2 is in the home screen again, although without beeping. Top SHORT ..To start or stop Middle SHORT ..

  • Page 14: Timer

    Top or Bottom SHORT. A time period between 1 and 60 minutes is possible here. After you confirm again with Middle SHORT, the Zeitgeist 2 will immediately return to the home screen, give an acoustic summary of the settings, and at once start the timer.

  • Page 15: Alarm

    Combination Top+Bottom SHORT ……....To return to the home screen Middle LONG ………… To return to the list of alarms or calendar entries Note: If you perform a RESET on the Zeitgeist 2, all alarms will be deleted, although the Calendar and Period calendar entries will be retained.

  • Page 16: Calendar

    Note: There is an option of boosting the effect of the ringing alarm (though NOT of the calendar entry) with an additional product available from Caretec. The company offers a wireless vibration element whose vibration intensity far exceeds that of the Zeitgeist 2 alone.
  • Page 17 To do so, open an entry in the list of events and go through all settings mentioned above, editing individual items as you wish. At the end of this process, the Zeitgeist 2 will announce successful updating of the entry.

  • Page 18: Notetaker

    This is regardless of the number of recordings made here and there is no further restriction on the length of each recording. Should the memory run out while you are recording, the Zeitgeist 2 will stop the ongoing recording with a message to this effect.

  • Page 19: Lumitest

    The sensor is located on the front of the device in the slight protrusion on the left below the display. Point the front of the Zeitgeist 2 directly towards a light source, making sure you do not cover the sensor with your fingers.

  • Page 20: Compass

    • Strong lighting, e.g. directly under a bright lamp or in direct sunlight ......four to five-digit lux values. Compass The Zeitgeist 2 features a built-in compass, which calibrates itself with movement of the device. ∞ This involves moving the device for example in a figure of eight , with the measuring accuracy increasing subject to sufficient motion.

  • Page 21: Pedometer

    Pedometer Thanks to its built-in motion sensor, the Zeitgeist 2 can also be used as a pedometer (please read the note below). Here you only have to ensure that your physical movements are properly transmitted to the device, for example by attaching it to your belt.

  • Page 22: Games (Sub-Menu)

    This equally applies to the Zeitgeist 2 as well as pedometer apps on your mobile or special costly devices from sports shops, with the last two types of device even "cheating" slightly and using additional data such as positioning and other special sensors for calculation.

  • Page 23: Dice

    You can see the dice depicted on the display. If wished, the last result can be read out repeatedly. After a few seconds the Zeitgeist 2 will prompt you to shake it again to get a new result. • Top SHORT ..To add one dice, maximum six •...

  • Page 24: Period Calendar

    After calling up the function, the Zeitgeist 2 will prompt you to shake it. This is followed by a jingle and the response is read out. • Top SHORT or Bottom SHORT or Shake ..To generate a new response •...

  • Page 25: System Settings (Settings Sub-Menu)

    Note: Previous periods entered will be retained with RESET of the Zeitgeist 2. System settings (Settings sub-menu) All settings of the Zeitgeist 2 are configured here, e.g. manual time setting, etc. To call up individual system settings, select the Settings sub-menu in the main menu and scroll through the available options with Top or Bottom SHORT.

  • Page 26: Rechargeable Battery

    Please note: With tactile indication of the time via vibrations, the device always uses the 12-hour format. Time zone If you take the Zeitgeist 2 with you on vacation, you can adjust the time zone to the individual country. To do so, select the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time in the quarter-hour increments (plus or minus is also possible).

  • Page 27: Normal Reset / Factory Reset

    It may be possible that customer service will ask for this before sending the device in for repair. 2. To restore the factory settings, i.e. to re-adjust the Zeitgeist 2 if its settings are totally incorrect. When this process is performed, all settings will of course be lost.

  • Page 28: Hourly Signal / Hourly Reminder

    Hourly signal / Hourly reminder The Zeitgeist 2 can be set to announce the full hour using a range of different signals. After calling up this function, you will see a list in which you can select the type of acoustic signal you wish to hear every hour.

  • Page 29: Bluetooth

    As the GPS module consumes a relatively high level of power, the Zeitgeist 2 will try to perform satellite measurement only for around half an hour. If this fails, it will be aborted with a message to this effect.

  • Page 30: Pillow" / Bed Shaker

    These vibrations are transmitted through your mattress and pillow to your ear/body. If you also keep the Zeitgeist 2 on your beside table, it too will vibrate and generate acoustic signals. This combination of signals should be enough to wake you up from even the deepest sleep! This extra accessory is also ready for release and set to go on sale soon.

  • Page 31: Vibration

    Note 1: If pairing of the two devices does not work, take the Pillow and Zeitgeist 2 to a different room where there are no other Bluetooth devices. Now place the Zeitgeist 2 on the Pillow and repeat the steps in exactly the same order as described.

  • Page 32: Technical Data / Overview Diagram

    • User guide as hard copy and on a USB stick The overview diagram on the next page is provided for fast understanding of the menu structure used for the Zeitgeist 2. It includes an overview of both the functions and the settings of the device.

  • Page 34: Safety Information And Disposal

    (low) volume setting to protect your hearing. Disposal of waste electronic equipment When the Zeitgeist 2 ultimately comes to the end of its service life, it must be disposed of in accordance with the environmental regulations to ensure that valuable materials are recycled.

  • Page 35: Identification Of Manufacturer

    International GmbH The CareTec company has been developing and manufacturing speaking and tactile aids for severely visually impaired, blind, deaf-blind, and colorblind people since 1988. Distributors in numerous countries sell CareTec products, which include simple aids such as signature templates, battery testers, sock...

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