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  • Page 1 RF-8120 RF-8130 Personal Digital Assistant User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents License Agreement ....2 Notice ......3 Getting Started .

  • Page 3: License Agreement

    License Agreement READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. YOUR USE OF THE ELEC- TRONIC REFERENCE DEEMS THAT YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MAY RETURN THIS PACK- AGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE ELECTRONIC REFER- ENCE AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUND-...

  • Page 4: Notice

    Notice Recommendations • The manufacturer strongly recommends that sepa- rate permanent written records be kept of all impor- tant data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circum- stances. Therefore, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Important Notice This unit is shipped in “Sleep” mode in order to con- serve battery life. To start the unit, it must first be reset. The “reset” button is accessed via the hole above the battery door on the back of the unit. Using the Organizer for the First Time The first time you use this organizer, you should per- form a system reset.
  • Page 6 Getting Started About Screen Illustrations Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide may vary slightly from what you see on the screen. This does not mean that your organizer is mal- functioning. English is the selected message lan- guage for screen illustrations. Auto-Shut Off When none of the keys have been pressed for approximately seven minutes, the organizer auto-...

  • Page 7: Understanding The Display

    Understanding the Display Several icons appear on the upper left of the screen to indicate active modes. These are indicator icons only and perform no function when tapped. Note: on the upper left indicates data extending beyond the current screen. Tap to scroll up and down and read all the available data.
  • Page 8 Understanding the Display Goes to the Expense directory. Goes to the currently installed book. Cycles between the Calculator, Metric converter and Currency Converter. Goes to the Euro Converter. Goes to the Data Synchronization screen. This is useful only if you have the PC Sync program.

  • Page 9: Using The Clocks

    Using the Clocks After a system reset, each time you press ON/OFF or tap , you see the Home Time screen. You can perform the following functions in Home Time. 1. Tap to go to World Time. 2. Tap MD/DM on bottom left of screen to toggle between the month/day and day/month formats.

  • Page 10: Setting Home Time

    Using the Clocks Setting Home Time 1. Tap once to go to the Home Time screen. 2. Tap EDIT. 3. At the city name, tap to cycle through the available city names. Tap A-Z or 0-9 to edit a city name. This will be your Home city.

  • Page 11: Viewing World Time

    Using the Clocks 5. Tap 0-9 to edit the hour and minute. Tap AM/PM at bottom center of screen to toggle between a.m. and p.m. in the 12-hour format. 6. Tap ENTER at bottom right corner of screen to store the time. Seconds are updated automatically.

  • Page 12: Setting The Daily Alarm

    Using the Clocks Tap DST on bottom right of screen to enable/dis- able daylight savings time. 3. Tap twice to return to Home Time. Setting the Daily Alarm When the set time is reached, the alarm sounds for 20 seconds. Tap any key other than to activate the snooze function and stop the sound.

  • Page 13: Entering A Phone Record

    Entering a Phone Record There are three telephone directories: Personal, Business 1 and Business 2. Each directory has 10 fields in which to enter data. The fields appear in the following sequence: Name, Company, Address, Home phone, Work phone, Fax, Cellular, Pager, E- mail and Notes.
  • Page 14 Entering a Phone Record Tap ABC/123 to toggle between the letter/number keyboards. Tap SYML to cycle through the list of available symbols. Tap SPACE to insert a space. Tap DEL to delete a character. The character at the cursor is deleted. Tap INS to insert a character.

  • Page 15: Entering A Schedule Record

    Entering a Schedule record There are five fields in the Schedule: Start Date, Start Time, End Date, End Time, Description. You can set a Schedule alarm which sounds for 20 sec- onds. You can enable/disable the alarm, and stop the sound at any time.

  • Page 16: Using The Calendar

    Entering a Schedule record Message is the last field. You can enter up to 512 characters in this field. Note: In the date and time fields, only the number keyboard is available. In the Message field, tap ABC/123 to toggle between the letter/number key- boards.

  • Page 17: Entering A Todo

    Entering a Todo There are four fields in the Todo book: Date Due, Message (description), Date Done and Priority. You can set priority levels of one to three. To enter a Todo record, do the following: 1. Tap once. 2. Tap 0-9 to go to the Date Due field. 3.
  • Page 18 Entering a Todo Note: In the date and priority fields, only the num- ber keyboard is available. In the Message field, tap ABC/123 to toggle between the letter/number keyboards. Tap A-Z or 0-9 to enter your data. Tap SYML, then tap to cycle through the list of available symbols.

  • Page 19: Entering A Memo Record

    Entering a Memo Record Each Memo record consists of a Message field in which you can enter a maximum of 512 characters. To enter a Memo do the following: 1.Tap twice. 2. Tap any key to begin entering your memo. 3.

  • Page 20: Entering An Internet Record

    Entering an Internet Record Each Internet record has three fields: Message (description), Internet (address) and Note. You can enter descriptions of your favorite websites, the addresses and a note. You can enter a maximum of 108 characters in the Message and Note fields and 80 characters in the Internet field.

  • Page 21: Entering An Anniversary

    Entering an Anniversary Each Anniversary record consists of a Date field and a Message field. To enter an Anniversary do the fol- lowing: 1. Tap 2. Tap 0-9 to go to the Date field. 3. Tap 0-9 to enter the anniversary date. The date format is what you set in the Home Time, without the year.

  • Page 22: Entering An Expense

    Entering an Expense Each Expense record consists of the following fields: Date, Expense Type, Payment Type, Amount and Notes. To enter an Expense do the following: 1. Tap 2. Tap 0-9 to go to the Date field. 3. Tap 0-9 to enter the expense date. The date format is what you set in the Home Time, without the year.
  • Page 23 Entering an Expense You can enter a maximum of 108 characters. You need not enter data in the Note field. Note: In the Date and Amount fields, only the numbers keyboard is available. In the Notes field, tap ABC/123 to toggle between the letters/num- bers keyboards.

  • Page 24: Searching And Editing Records

    Searching and Editing Records Phone, Memo and Internet records are sorted alpha- betically. Schedule and Todo records are sorted chronologically. You can search for them either directly or sequentially. You can review your records, edit them or delete them. Searching for a Record Tap the icon of the directory you want to search.

  • Page 25: Editing A Record

    Searching and Editing Records Viewing a Record 1. Find the record you want to view as described above. 2. Tap to view other fields in the record. Empty fields are not displayed. In a phone record, tap to go directly to the e- mail field.

  • Page 26: Using A Book

    Using a Book You can use your organizer to spell check, find the- saurus entries, translate or find phrases for a word. The RF-8120 includes the Spell Checker and Foreign Language Phrase Book. The RF-8130 includes the Spell Checker, Foreign Language Phrase Book, Thesaurus and Bilingual Translator.

  • Page 27: Using The Calculator

    Using the Calculator Making a Calculation 1. Tap once. The numeric keypad appears. 2. Tap 0-9, . or +/- to enter the numbers you want. You can enter a maximum of 10 digits. 3. Tap +, -, x or ÷ to perform an addition, subtrac- tion, multiplication or division.

  • Page 28: Using The Calculator Memory

    Using the Calculator Using the Calculator Memory 1. In the Calculator, make a calculation or type a number. 2. To add the number on the screen to the num- ber stored in memory, tap M+ on lower left of screen. To subtract the number on the screen from the number stored in memory, tap M–...

  • Page 29: Using The Converters

    Using the Converters There are three converters: Metric, Currency and Euro. Doing Metric Conversions Use the Metric converter to do any of the eight built- in conversions. INCH in conversions. YARD MILE GRAM 1. Tap twice to enter the Metric converter. You go to the first conversion screen.
  • Page 30 Using the Converters Note the rate change on the right. 5. Tap 0-9 to enter the numbers you want. 6. Tap ENTER to do the conversion. Setting Currency Rates Once you set currency rates, you can do currency conversions. You can set four currency rates. The default currency settings are USD USD and the default rate is 1.
  • Page 31 Using the Converters 5. Tap 0-9 and . to enter a rate. You can enter a maximum of six digits including a decimal point. 6. Tap ENTER to save the setting. 7. Tap to go to the next conversion screen. Once you set your currencies and rates, you can do currency conversions in the same way you do metric conversions.
  • Page 32 Using the Converters 1. Tap You see the first conversion screen. 2. Tap to find the conversion you want. The rate is displayed to the right of the screen. 3. Tap to change the direction of the conver- sion. 4. Tap 0-9 and . to enter the number you want. 5.

  • Page 33: Installing The Pc Sync

    Installing the PC Sync Your CD includes a README file (English only) which con- tains detailed instructions on how to use your PC Sync. You can synchronize your MS Outlook® 97/98/2000 files with your handheld organizer using this program. Please note that the program has the following sys- tem requirements: •...

  • Page 34: Transmitting Or Receiving Records

    Transmitting or Receiving Records Connecting the Serial Cable Before you can transmit or receive records you need to do the following: 1. Turn your personal com- puter off. 2. Connect the 9-pin plug of the PC Sync cable into a free communica- tions (COM) port.

  • Page 35: Synchronizing Data With Pc Sync

    Transmitting or Receiving Records 4. Click OK. Note: To name a new folder at any time, go to File|New in the PC Sync menu bar and follow the above steps. To open a different folder at any time, go to File|Open. Setting your Communication Port 1.
  • Page 36 Transmitting or Receiving Records 3. Tap on your handheld organizer until the Home Time screen appears. 4. Tap on your handheld organizer to enter the data communication mode. SYNC? appears on the display. 5. Tap ENTER to start synchronization. During synchronization, you will see the following messages: Sending…...
  • Page 37 Transmitting or Receiving Records Note: You cannot send or receive a single directory between your handheld organizer and PC Sync. You can send either a single record or all the directories. Warning! When you transfer all directories, your old records at the receiving end will be overwrit- ten.
  • Page 38 Transmitting or Receiving Records Sending All Records to the PC 1. Click ) or File|Import from IMPORT Organizer on the PC Sync. 2. Tap on your handheld organizer until the Home Time screen appears. 3. Tap to enter the data communication mode.
  • Page 39 Transmitting or Receiving Records Receiving All Records from the PC 1. Click File|Export All to Organizer on the PC Sync. 2. Tap on your handheld organizer until the Home Time screen appears. 3. Tap on your handheld organizer to enter the data communication mode.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing the Batteries This organizer uses two CR-2032 lithium batteries. When you find the display becomes dim, please change the batteries. Note: Replace both batteries at the same time. Follow these steps to change the batteries. Before you follow these steps you should have a small Phillips screwdriver and the new batteries at hand.

  • Page 41: Using A Password

    Using a Password You can lock your handheld organizer so that only the Clock, Calculator and Converter can be used without supplying the password. Note: You do not need to set a password to use this organizer. Warning! Please keep written records of your data. If you forget your password, you will not be able to recover any of the data stored in your handheld organizer.
  • Page 42 Using a Password To unlock your handheld organizer, do the following: 1. Tap to go to Home Time. 2. Tap or tap , or 3. Tap your current password and tap ENTER. If you enter the wrong password, “OPEN ERROR” is displayed on the screen and you are again prompted to enter your password.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Specifications • Model: RF-8120 • Size: 10.4 X 8.0 X 1.17 cm • Weight: 2.8 oz • Battery: 2 CR-2032 Lithium Storage Capacity: 384 K ISBN: 1-56712-694-4 • Model: RF-8130 • Size: 10.4 X 8.0 X 1.17 cm • Weight: 2.8 oz • Battery: 2 CR-2032 Lithium...

  • Page 44: Fcc Notice

    FCC Notice NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to com- ply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 45: Limited Warranty (U.s. Only)

    Limited Warranty (U.S. only) LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMIT- ED REMEDY (A) LIMITED WARRANTY. FRANKLIN WARRANTS TO THE ORIGI- NAL END USER THAT FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE AS EVIDENCED BY A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT, YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
  • Page 46 Limited Warranty (U.S. only) EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR THEY ARE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE. WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CLAIMS BY A THIRD PARTY. OUR MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU, AND THAT OF OUR DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE FRANKLIN PRODUCT AS EVIDENCED BY YOUR PURCHASE RECEIPT.

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty (Outside U.s.)

    Limited Warranty (outside U.S.) This product, excluding batteries, is guaran- teed by Franklin for a period 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 to faulty workmanship or materials.
  • Page 48 Technical Support/Ayuda técnica /Technische Hilfe/Aiuto tecnico/Aide technique/Technische Steun Deutschland Bitte schicken Sie dieses Österreich Produkt im Garantiefall mit Kaufbeleg an folgende Service-Adresse: Franklin Electronic Publishers (Deutschland) GmbH, Kapellenstrasse 13, D- 85622 Feldkirchen. Den technischen Support erreichen Sie unter Tel. +49- 89-90899-116.
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