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Summary of Contents for Olivetti Da Vinci DV2
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ............3 NOTICE....................3 SAFETY TIPS ..................4 CHAPTER 2 – WORKING WITH DAVINCI ......... 5 BATTERY INSTALLATION..............5 RESET INITIALIZATION............... 6 HOME AND WORLD TIME..............6 SETTING DATE AND TIME..............7 DAILY ALARM ..................9 PASSWORD .................. - Page 3 CHAPTER 7 – PLANNER ..............24 CALENDAR FUNCTION..............24 SCHEDULE FUNCTION..............26 CREATING, EDITING AND DELETING SCHEDULE RECORDS ..26 ANNIVERSARY FUNCTION............... 27 CHAPTER 8 – TO DO ............... 28 TO DO LIST MODE ................28 CREATING, EDITING AND DELETING TO DO RECORDS ..... 29 FINDING TO DO RECORDS..............
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Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the daVinci PDA. Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the PDA’s many features, and to ensure years of reliable operations. NOTICE We assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. -
Page 5: Safety Tips
This product was not designed to bend or survive extreme pressure. Do not carry it in your trouser pockets. When in a bag or briefcase, make sure that it is stationary and well padded and protected. To provide a longer product life, a lid cover is provided with the daVinci in order to avoid scratches or damage when carrying the product. -
Page 6: Chapter 2 - Working With Davinci
CHAPTER 2 – WORKING WITH DAVINCI BATTERY INSTALLATION Before you start using the daVinci, you must install the two included AAA alkaline batteries. The battery door, located on the back of the unit, is locked into place. Remove the battery cover by pressing the hinge down and pulling the battery cover open. -
Page 7: Reset Initialization
RESET INITIALIZATION Insert an open paper clip into the reset opening on the backside of the unit. The daVinci language selection screen is displayed. Tap the desired language. Tap Yes to clear all data (necessary when using the daVinci for the first time only). -
Page 8: Setting Date And Time
NOTE: An image of a house on the left side of the time indicates Home Time mode. SETTING DATE AND TIME To set the correct time in the Home Time mode, tap the set prompt located at the lower left part of the display. Tap the date, time, city and DST fields frame to edit that field. - Page 9 Selecting Home City To select a country and city for Home Time mode: Tap on Set and then on the city name, New York U.S.A., to enter the Country and City list selection. Tap any of the letter tabs on the lower part of the display to quickly access and display a city and country.
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Page 10: Daily Alarm
Setting World City Tap Time. Tap home on the lower right side of the display. A globe is now displayed on the left side of the time indicating World Time mode. Follow same procedure used for the home city to select world city. Viewing Home Time and World Time Home time and world time can be viewed from any function by pressing the Menu and then Time key. -
Page 11: Password
PASSWORD You can assign a password to the daVinci. For security purposes, the entire unit can be locked from normal view or use unless the proper password is entered. Keep a record of your password! IF YOU FORGET YOUR PASSWORD THERE IS NO WAY TO ACCESS ANY HIDDEN RECORDS. -
Page 12: Chapter 3 - Getting To Know Your Davinci
CHAPTER 3 – GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DAVINCI PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Display Protection Stylus Cover Housing Display Indicators Touch QuickKeys™ Panel Area include Up/Down and Enter Control keys Touch keys Contrast Application Control Icon Touch Menu Keyboard Connector Directional Arrows... -
Page 13: Application Icon Touch Menu
APPLICATION ICON TOUCH MENU The daVinci has a variety of built-in applications that can be selected by using the stylus to tap the application icon on the touch menu. Phone is a database of contact information, including name, address, phone numbers, etc. Information of each person will be stored as a record. -
Page 14: Control Touch Keys
CONTROL TOUCH KEYS The control touch keys are located above the Application Icon Touch Menu. This touch-sensitive area provides control of the data input and program operations. Turns the backlit on for low light or night viewing. (Light-Bulb) Cancels entries. Tools The Tools menu displays the commands: Add new record, Edit record, Search record or Delete... -
Page 15: Display Indicators
DISPLAY INDICATORS Different symbols will appear on the top of the screen to indicate a status and special actions that can be taken. The upper line’s display Indicators specify which application is currently active. The lower lines’ display Indicators specify if the unit is in List, Edit or Data view, in the Search mode, if the alarm is on, if the password is activated, which category is viewed (Business, Personal or both) and if there is additional data available by scrolling up or down. -
Page 16: Opening An Application
OPENING AN APPLICATION To open an application, tap on its corresponding icon on the Application Icon Touch Menu at the bottom of the screen. The application selected will open showing the list of records stored for that application. The corresponding display indicator icon will be shown. Each application has a List view, Edit view and Data view mode. -
Page 17: Chapter 4 - Tools Menu
CHAPTER 4 – TOOLS MENU When IN the List view mode for Phone, To Do, Planner, Notes or the Anniversary application, tap this option for the Tools menu. The Tools menu includes: Add new record Edit record Search record Delete record USING THE ‘ADD NEW RECORD’... -
Page 18: Using 'Edit Record' Feature
USING ‘EDIT RECORD’ FEATURE When attempting to modify an existing record, use the Edit feature. Editing a Record: Select the List mode for the application to edit a record. Tap on the specific record you wish to edit, and then tap Tools, Edit record or When viewing a specific record in the view mode, tap the Tools, Edit record. -
Page 19: Using 'Search Record' Function
USING ‘SEARCH RECORD’ FUNCTION Select this function when looking for a specific record. The fields to be searched are different depending on which application is searched. See more information in sections describing specific applications. USING ‘DELETE RECORD’ FUNCTION Once a record has been highlighted in the Applications List mode, or in the Records View mode, you can delete it from memory. -
Page 20: Chapter 5 - On-Screen Keyboard Data Entry
CHAPTER 5 – ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD DATA ENTRY You can use the virtual on-screen keyboard or the daVinci external folding keyboard for data entry. For more information about data entry using the external folding keyboard – see appendix. USING THE ON-SCREEN VIRTUAL KEYBOARD When entering the Edit mode of any application the virtual keyboard will automatically appear on the bottom of the touch-sensitive screen ready for instantaneous input. -
Page 21: Chapter 6 - Phone Book
CHAPTER 6 – PHONE BOOK Tap this icon to activate the Phone application. This application allows you to keep names, addresses, phone numbers, email address and other information about your contacts. PHONE LIST MODE A Phonebook record consists of: Last name First name Company Title... -
Page 22: Creating, Editing And Deleting Phone Records
CREATING, EDITING AND DELETING PHONE RECORDS Add a new record Tap Tools, Add new record. The cursor and virtual keyboard is ready for you to start entering characters in the last name field. As soon as data is being entered into a field, the field name disappears leaving the field icon on the beginning of the line to remind you which field you are currently editing. -
Page 23: Finding Phone Records
FINDING PHONE RECORDS There are several ways to find phone records in the Phonebook application. They are as follows: • Tap the alphabet tabs on the bottom of the list to quickly move to the beginning of that group of letters. •... -
Page 24: Viewing Phone Records
VIEWING PHONE RECORDS Switch from a phone list view to an individual record view by tapping the corresponding record. Touch the Up/Down arrows to see more fields. To go back to the list view, touch Esc or ok. -
Page 25: Chapter 7 - Planner
CHAPTER 7 – PLANNER Tap this icon to activate the Planner mode. Planner allows you to schedule and view plans. Planner has four functions: Calendar, Schedule, Anniversary and To Do. CALENDAR FUNCTION The Calendar function is used to view a full month of Schedules, Anniversary, and To Do activities. - Page 26 Finding the Desired Date in the Calendar Press the Up/Down, Left/Right keys to navigate within a given month. Press the Page up/Page down keys or touch the arrows next to the month shown above the calendar to scroll one month at a time.
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Page 27: Schedule Function
SCHEDULE FUNCTION Schedule shows a list of appointments or other schedule events. Tap a highlighted date in the Calendar to go to that date’s Schedule list view. Tap Esc in the Schedule list view to go back to Calendar. In the Schedule list view, details of a To Do activity and an Anniversary for the selected date are viewed at the lower part of the display. -
Page 28: Anniversary Function
ANNIVERSARY FUNCTION This function shows the list of anniversary records. You can access the Anniversary function from the Menu or by clicking the anniversary event details in the Calendar or Schedule views. Finding Anniversary Records Follow the procedures used in finding Telephone records. Viewing Anniversary Records Anniversary records are sorted by date. -
Page 29: Chapter 8 - To Do
CHAPTER 8 – TO DO Tap this icon to activate and view the To Do list mode. This application allows you to keep track of important tasks. TO DO LIST MODE A record consists of: Priority ranking from 1 to 5 Due Date Status of the task: Done/Pending Category: Business/Personal... -
Page 30: Creating, Editing And Deleting To Do Records
The sorting order for the To Do item list can be changed as follows: Tap Date at the lower left screen to sort the list by due date. Tap P at the lower left screen to sort the list by priority. Items can be viewed by their status in the List view mode. -
Page 31: Finding To Do Records
FINDING TO DO RECORDS There are several ways to find phone records in the To Do application. They are as follows: • Tap one of the three tabs on the bottom right of the list to view the following options: Done, Pending or All records. •... -
Page 32: Chapter 9 - Notes (Memos)
CHAPTER 9 – NOTES (MEMOS) Tap this icon to activate Note Pad. This application allows for storing text notes or memos. Notes List Mode A note or memo record consists of: Category Details To view the Note list, tap the Notes icon on the touch Menu located at the bottom of the screen area. -
Page 33: Chapter 10 - Calculator
CHAPTER 10 – CALCULATOR Tap this icon to activate a full function 12-digit calculator. Functions include arithmetic operations (+, -, x, and %). Memory storage operations such as MR, MC, M+, M-, are also available. Calculations are performed in the order of the entry, not by algebraic conversion. -
Page 34: Chapter 11 - Conversions
CHAPTER 11 – CONVERSIONS Tap the Calculator icon to access the Calculator mode. Metric and Currency Conversions are available in this mode. Conversions are treated as calculator functions. The amount has to be entered in the Calculator mode before selecting the desired conversion function. -
Page 35: Currency Conversion
CURRENCY CONVERSION In order to use the currency conversion, first set the exchange rate: Tap the Set Rate box in the Calculator mode (the last icon from the top in the conversion column). Tap line of a currency to be set. Enter the value amount of $1 (or one home currency unit if other than a dollar) using the digit keypad on the lower part of the display. -
Page 36: Euro Conversion
Currency Conversion is treated as a calculator function. To convert an amount from one currency to another: Enter the amount to be converted in the Calculator mode. Tap the Currency Conversion box in the Calculator mode (the third icon from the top in the conversion column). Tap the arrow corresponding to the desired currency and conversion direction. -
Page 37: Chapter 12 - Menu
CHAPTER 12 – MENU To access the Menu, tap the "Menu" icon on the Application Icon Touch Menu located at the bottom of the screen area. Menu is composed of the functions: Time, Alarm, Anniversary, PC Sync, System Preferences, Password, Memory and Defrag. TIME AND ALARM See Chapter 2: WORKING WITH DAVINCI. - Page 38 NOTE: The daVinci PDA requires a dedicated serial port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem, hand held or any other device. If you are unsure about the exact location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the user's manual supplied with the computer.
- Page 39 DVLink Synchronization Instructions On the PC Verify that the cradle is connected to the serial port. Turn on the PC. If running DVLink for the first time, you need to make sure that the data file is open. To verify that the data file is open, DV Link - MYFILE should be visible at DVLink program title bar located the top of the DVLink screen on the PC.
- Page 40 CompanionLink Synchronization Instructions On the PC Verify that the cradle is connected to the serial port. Turn on the PC. If running CompanionLink the first time, you need to select your preferred settings. Select CompanionLink Settings by clicking Programs and then CompanionLink on the PC Start menu. If you have set DVSync to automatically start when you log in to your computer, DVSync should be running.
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Page 41: System Preferences
SYSTEM PREFERENCES System Preferences define the general settings of daVinci; these settings are: Language – selects the prompt language. Options are: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch. Date and Time formats – tap your desired format. Key Tone – tap off to cancel the key click tones. Category –... -
Page 42: Appendices
APPENDICES A. DAVINCI FOLDABLE KEYBOARD INSTRUCTIONS Installation Turn the daVinci unit off before connecting the foldable keyboard. Gently insert the keyboard connector into its place. Features Keyboard Left Side Keyboard Right Side Shift (Press “Shift” + letter keys = capital letters “Shift”+6 = “clock”, Clock and Release) (CAPS Lock enabled) -
Page 43: Troubleshooting Davinci
B. TROUBLESHOOTING DAVINCI When the unit is not functioning properly, refer to the following table for possible solutions: Problem Solution • Adjust the LCD contrast using the contrast knob The display remains blank after tapping on OK or On on the left side of the daVinci. •... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting Davinci Synchronization
C. TROUBLESHOOTING DAVINCI SYNCHRONIZATION When installing the PC synchronization software, notice that there are various options available to you. Among the programs that you can install are DVLink and CompanionLink. The following Q/A might answer some of the questions or issues you may encounter during installation or synchronization. - Page 45 If you are still not synchronizing, check for communications conflicts: 1. On the PC from the desktop, select My Computer, Control panel, System. 2. Select the Device Manager tab. This dialog lists the devices being used by Windows. a. Click the + to the left of Ports (COM & LPT). This will display the list of COM ports recognized by Windows.
- Page 46 Start the DVSync program on the PC (if it is not currently running). The icon for it should appear on the system tray next to the PC clock. Single-click the icon on the system tray and select the DVSync Settings option.