Franklin RK-8203 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RK-8203 E-Z File User’s Guide www.franklin.com...
  • Page 2: License Agreement

    FRANKLIN means Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc. Limited Use License All rights in the ELECTRONIC REFERENCE remain the property of FRANKLIN. Through your purchase, FRANKLIN grants you a personal and nonexclusive licensed to use this ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. You may not make any copies of...
  • Page 3 This license is effective until terminated. This license terminates immediately without notice from FRANKLIN if you fail to comply with any provision of this license. Notice The manufacturer strongly recommends that sepa- rate permanent written records be kept of all important data.
  • Page 4 Cautions • Do not carry the device in the back pocket of your slacks or trousers. • Do not drop the device or apply excessive force to it. • Do not subject the device to extreme temperatures. • Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. •...
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    The first time you use this device, you should perform a system reset. Pressing the reset but- ton with more than light pressure may perma- nently disable your reset erases any user-entered information and clears all settings. 1.Turn the device over and carefully remove the battery insulation tab.
  • Page 6: Key Guide

    Function Keys CALC EDIT SPACE SAVE (DIAL) Key Guide Turns the unit on and off. Displays the time and date. Goes to the Contacts directory. Goes to the Memo directory. Goes to the Calculator. Edits selected data. Types a space. Starts a new record.
  • Page 7: Shifted Keys

    Shifted Keys Press SHFT first and then press a key within two seconds to access the function printed above the key. If you take too long to press another key, you may be required to press SHFT again. SHFT + EDIT ( SHFT + SPACE (...
  • Page 8: Changing System Settings

    Changing System Settings System settings appear in the following order when you turn the dial down repeatedly: DATE FORMAT?, TIME FORMAT?, DAILY ALARM?, ADJ DISPLAY? (adjust display), KEYTONE ON?, USE PC SYNC?, SET A PASSCODE?, CHANGE LANGUAGE?. You can change either a single setting or multiple settings at a time.
  • Page 9: Setting The Time Format

    Setting the Time Format 1. Turn the dial down until you see TIME FORMAT? 2. Press Y to change the time format. The time format screen appears. 3. Press N to toggle between AM/PM TIME and 24 HR TIME. The default setting is AM/PM TIME. 4.
  • Page 10 Changing the Daily Alarm 1. Turn the dial down until you see DAILY ALARM?. 2. Press Y to change the alarm. The current alarm setting appears on the screen. 3. Enter a new time for the alarm. 4. Press SAVE to save the alarm setting. Turning Off the Daily Alarm 1.
  • Page 11: Changing The Contrast

    Changing the Contrast 1. Turn the dial down until you see ADJ DISPLAY?. 2. Press Y to adjust the contrast of the display. PRESS < OR > TO ADJUST CONTRAST appears on the screen. 3. Press to increase the contrast. Press to decrease the contrast.
  • Page 12 Using a Passcode You can lock your device by setting a passcode. Once you activate your passcode you will be required to enter it each time you turn on your unit. Warning! Please write down your passcode and keep it in a safe location. If you forget your passcode or enter the wrong passcode, you will not be able to use your device.
  • Page 13 Press N to exit without confirming your pass- code. The passcode is not set. Changing a Passcode 1. Turn the dial down until you see SET A PASSCODE?. 2. Press Y. 3. Enter your existing passcode. 4. Press EDIT. You are prompted to enter a new four-digit passcode.
  • Page 14: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a Language You can change the language of the screen prompts and menus. There are five languages that appear in the following order when you turn the dial down in the Language menu: ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish), FRANÇAIS (French), DEUTSCH (German) and ITALIANO (Italian). English is the default language.
  • Page 15: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date There are three fields in the Time/Date screen: day, date and time. Note: The format for the time and date displays is set in the System menu. the left of the screen marks the active field. A blinking cursor marks the spot where the character you enter will be placed.
  • Page 16: Using The Contacts Directory

    Using the Contacts Directory Each Contacts record has seven fields: NAME?, ADDRESS?, E-MAIL?, HOME#?, WORK#?, CELL#?, FAX#?. You can enter a maximum of 36 characters in all fields except ADDRESS? and E- MAIL?. A maximum of 48 characters can be entered in these two fields.
  • Page 17 3. Enter the full name of the contact you want to add. Note: You must enter a name if you wish to save the entry. You can also enter a name first and then press NEW. Note: The first character in the NAME? field cannot be a symbol.
  • Page 18: Viewing Contacts

    Viewing Contacts There are two ways to search for a contact’s information. The first way is by entering letters at the NAME? screen and searching for a matching record. The second way is by using the letter tabs at the top of the screen. Read the following to learn how to use these two methods.
  • Page 19 4. Push in the dial to view the fields of the record you want. appears next to the name field to show the record is selected. 5. Turn the dial up or down to move up and down through the fields of the record. Only fields with data in them are displayed.
  • Page 20 If you entered numbers in the NAME? field instead of letters, select #. 4. Turn the dial up or down to scroll through the records for that letter. Follow Steps 4-6 above to view the fields of the record you want. Editing a Contact Record 1.
  • Page 21: Deleting A Contact Record

    Deleting a Contact Record Find the record you want to delete. 1. Press SHFT and then press EDIT ( DELETE? Y/N appears on the screen. 2. Press Y to delete the record. Press N to cancel the deletion. NAME? appears on the screen. Using the Memo Directory Each Memo record consists of four fields: MEMO?, MM/DD/YYYY?, HH:MM A/P and...
  • Page 22 2. Press NEW. appears to the left of the screen and a flashing cursor appears on the first line. Each letter or number you enter is inserted in the spot marked by the flashing cursor. 3. Enter your memo. You can also enter a memo first and then press NEW.
  • Page 23: Viewing Memos

    This saves your memo as an annual reminder so you do not have to re-enter the memo each year. Press N if you do not wish to set an annual alert. The record is saved and MEMO? appears on the screen. Viewing Memos Turn the dial to scroll through the list of memos.
  • Page 24: Editing A Memo

    you want. appears next to the memo field to show the record is selected. 5. Turn the dial up or down to move through the fields of the record. Only fields with data in them are displayed. If any field contains more than 12 characters, to scroll left or right to read the rest of the data.
  • Page 25: Deleting A Memo

    one character before the blinking character. 5. Press SAVE at any time to save your changes. MEMO? appears on the screen. Deleting a Memo 1. Find the memo you want to delete. 2. Press SHFT and then press EDIT ( DELETE? Y/N appears on the screen.
  • Page 26: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator 1. Press CALC. 2. Type a number. You can type up to 10 digits. To type a deci- mal, press J(.). All numbers and math functions are automati- cally active in the calculator. That means you do not’t have to press SHFT to enter a number or function.
  • Page 27 Installing the Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager The Rolodex ® PC software program that transfers data between the your Rolodex Pro, and a personal computer (PC). You can syn- chronize MS Outlook Intellisync Mobile Desktop files. The Desktop Manager has the following system requirements: •...
  • Page 28 If this screen DOES NOT launch automatically, follow these steps. • Go to Start | Run. • Type d:/setup and press ENTER. 2. Check the Install Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager box. Select your model number, if needed. To install Intellisync Mobile Desktop, check the corresponding box.
  • Page 29: Synchronizing Records

    PC PORT hole on your Rolodex device. 3. Start the Desktop Manager. 4 From the PC, click Start | Programs | Franklin Electronic Publishers | Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager. 5. Set the communication port. 6. From the Desktop Manager, click Setup | Connection.
  • Page 30: Synchronizing Data

    Synchronizing Data You can synchronize personal information between a PC organizer program and an organizer program on your device. Note: Make sure the cable is connected securely to both the PC and the device. To transfer data from the Desktop Manager, follow these steps.
  • Page 31: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery This device uses two CR-2032 lithium batteries. Replace the batteries as soon as the display begins to dim or the low battery warning appears. Please have a small Phillips screwdriver and the new batteries at hand before you follow the steps below.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications • Model: RK-8203 E-Z File Pro • Size: 10.6 X 8.52 X 1.19 cm • Weight: 2.5 oz • Battery: 2 CR-2032 Lithium • Storage Capacity: 128 KB ISBN: 1-59074-202-8 Cleaning this Product To clean this product, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface.
  • Page 33: Fcc Notice

    © 2003 Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc., Burlington, N.J. 08016-4907 USA. All rights reserved. ROLODEX ® is a registered trademark of Berol Corporation, a subsidiary of Newell Rubbermaid, Inc. This unit may change operating modes due to Electro-static Discharge. Normal operation of...
  • Page 34: Limited Warranty (U.s. Only)

    Limited Warranty (U.S. only) LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED REMEDY (A) LIMITED WARRANTY. FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGINAL END USER THAT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PUR- CHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR...
  • Page 35 (B) DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WAR- RANTIES EXPRESSLY RECITED ABOVE, THIS FRANKLIN IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDI- TIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MER-...
  • Page 36 PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU, AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLI- ERS, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE FRANKLIN PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT. YOU ACKNOWL- EDGE THAT THIS IS A REASONABLE ALLOCATION OF RISK.
  • Page 37: Limited Warranty (Eu And Switzerland)

    Limited Warranty (EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin for a peri- od of two years from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect due...
  • Page 38: Limited Warranty (Outside U.s., Eu And Switzerland)

    Limited Warranty (outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin for a peri- od of one year from the date of purchase. It will be repaired or replaced with an equivalent product (at Franklin’s option) free of charge for any defect due...

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