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Summary of Contents for DayClocks DayClock
- Page 1 DayClocks User manual...
- Page 2 • Functionalities of the DayClocks app • Frequently asked questions This manual is intended for the user of the DayClock. The user is understood to mean the carer and/or the family of the person requiring assistance who manages the DayClock.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Selecting a time zone 4.3.2 Modifying text colour 4.3.3 Modifying background colour Adjusting dayparts Weather Video calling Saving your settings Perform updates Getting started with the app Importing an activity Checking the display Opening the DayClock settings menu via the app Guarantee Disclaimer... -
Page 4: Introduction
User manual 1 Introduction Intended and unintended use The DayClock is intended as an aid for senior citizens, so they are better equipped when planning activities and their time in general, and also when receiving photos and messages. The DayClocks app is intended as an aid for family and friends of DayClock users, to remotely operate a DayClock, enter activities and send photos and messages. -
Page 5: Product Description
DayClocks 2 Product description General The DayClock is a Plug & Play tablet and can be operated both with and without a DayClock subscription. The DayClock can be operated via the DayClock Agenda app and via the DayClock website. The DayClock has the following clock functions without a subscription: •... -
Page 6: Preparing For Use
• a micro USB cable • a stand • this user manual • a photo frame (optional with the DayClock 10) If a part is missing, send an email to info@dayclocks.nl. Preparing the DayClock for use Figure 1: Preparing the startup screen for use... - Page 7 DayClocks Select your language (figure 1). Click on WiFi to set up the WiFi (figure 2). After setting, swipe from the bottom up to show the navigation bar, then click . Figure 2: Screen after configuration Wait a few seconds until the Continue button appears (figure 3). Figure 3: Display after further configuration...
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Page 8: Activating The Dayclock
Click on Continue. Now the clock appears and you can use General Settings to enter your user name. The version number may vary. Activating the DayClock To start the DayClock, keep the on/off button pressed until the logo appears. Then wait for the time, date and daypart to appear (figure 4) Figure 4: The start screen of the DayClock... -
Page 9: Connecting The Dayclock
Place the tablet on the accompanying stand. We recommend leaving the DayClock always connected to the adapter. If you need to move the DayClock, bear in mind a battery life of three hours. Requesting a subscription Before preparing your DayClock to receive activities, messages and photos, make sure you have requested an account for your free subscription. -
Page 10: Preparing The Dayclock
User manual 4 Preparing the DayClock You can start using your DayClock after making the preparations in chapter 3! The date and time display are already set. This chapter describes how you can modify the DayClock’s other settings to suit your preferences. -
Page 11: General Settings
D. Weather (only available for the DayClock 10) – see §4.5 E. Extra Figure 6: Settings menu (General) General settings The general settings menu can be used to change the DayClock’s main settings (figure 6). 4.2.1 Configure your account and WiFi connection Press General (A). The general settings menu will appear. -
Page 12: Switching The Dim Screen Option On/Off
4.2.2 Switching the Dim screen option on/off The Dim screen option is comparable to a Standby function. The screen of the DayClock will switch off and turn black for a particular period of time. The synchronization function will stay on. The DayClock will continue to retrieve website information via the DayClock Agenda App and the DayClock website (only for subscribers). -
Page 13: Adjusting Brightness And Volume
DayClocks 4.2.3 Switching menu protection on/off You can activate menu protection to prevent unauthorised use of your DayClock. • Press on or off under Menu protection to configure menu protection. You can switch menu protection off by restarting your DayClock or via the DayClocks Agenda app. -
Page 14: Clock Settings
User manual Clock settings Take the following steps to modify the clock settings on the start screen: Press Clock (B). The settings menu for the clock will appear (figure 7). Figure 7: Settings menu (Clock) Select how the date is displayed under Date format. Select a 12-hour or 24-hour time format under Time format. Select how the clock is displayed under Clock. -
Page 15: Selecting A Time Zone
DayClocks 4.3.1 Selecting a time zone You can change time zone if the DayClock is being used outside the Central European Time (CET) zone. Take the following steps to select another time zone: Press Time under Time format. Select the time zone in which the DayClock is located. -
Page 16: Modifying Background Colour
User manual 4.3.3 Modifying background colour Press Select color next to Background color to set the colour of the background. The colour selection menu will appear (figure 8). Use the round colour disc or the linear colour bar when selecting a colour. The standard background colour is black (000000). Press OK to select a colour. -
Page 17: Adjusting Dayparts
DayClocks Adjusting dayparts This menu allows you to adjust dayparts. You cannot add or delete any dayparts. Take the following steps to modify the dayparts: Press Daypart times (C). The settings menu for daypart times will appear (figure 9). Figure 9: Settings menu (daypart times) Press a time to adjust it. -
Page 18: Weather
User manual Weather (only available on the DayClock10) This menu can be used to configure the weather display on the start screen. Take the following steps to set the weather: Press Weather (D). The settings menu for weather will appear (figure 10). Figure 10: Settings menu (weather) Switch the weather display on or off. Enter your current city and country. You must enter the country in English. Select Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) as temperature display. -
Page 19: Video Calling
DayClocks Video calling (only available on the DayClock10) To be able to use video calling on the DayClock Duo, the following are necessary: • the Google Duo application has to be downloaded on your smartphone • a Gmail account of the administrator(s) •... - Page 20 Gmail account to become visible to the Duo of the administrator). Return to the clock display. Video calling via the DayClock app Select “Today” Then select the “video calling” button in the “Google Duo” section. The user now sees on the DayClock “You will be called soon…” (fi gure 11).
- Page 21 The administrator ends the video call in the Duo app. The administrator then presses the red button at “Google Duo” in the DayClock app and the user automatically returns to the clock display. Video calling via the DayClocks Dashboard Select “Today”.
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Page 22: Saving Your Settings
When you install the DayClock with the user, test video calling immediately on location. Saving your settings Press in the menu bar at the bottom of the screen to confirm your choices. Give your DayClock time to retrieve data. You will automatically return to the start screen. Your DayClock is now ready to receive activities, messages and photos. -
Page 23: Perform Updates
DayClocks 5 Perform updates To update your DayClock is very simple. You restart the DayClock and when an update is available, you will receive the following message (fi gure 15): Figure 15: Start screen software update The update will now be installed and you will see it at the bottom of the screen... -
Page 24: Getting Started With The App
Figure 17: A message or photo as displayed on the DayClock. Importing an activity You can plan an activity via the DayClocks Agenda app or via the DayClock website. You must have a DayClock with a DayClock subscription. You must install... -
Page 25: Checking The Display
• Add voice/sound (optional) • Add photo (optional) Press Save to store the activity. Your message will be sent to the DayClock within 1 minute and will be shown to the user on the date and time you selected (figure 17). Drag an activity to the left to delete it. Checking the display You can view the screen of the DayClock on your smartphone. -
Page 26: Opening The Dayclock Settings Menu Via The App
User manual Opening the DayClock settings menu via the app You can also use the app to open the settings menu of your DayClock: This option is only useful if you are near the DayClock. The screen for the DayClock settings menu cannot be viewed remotely. -
Page 27: Guarantee
7 Guarantee DayClocks adheres to all legal guarantee requirements. The customer can only claim a guarantee from DayClocks if the product has been bought from DayClocks or an authorized reseller of DayClocks. The guarantee period commences on the date of purchase. - Page 28 DayClocks Services Singel 12C 7411 HV Deventer www.the-dayclock.com info@dayclocks.eu...