License Agreement READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. YOUR USE OF THE ELECTRONIC 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 DEAL- ER FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PUR- CHASE PRICE WILL BE REFUNDED.
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ELECTRONIC REFERENCE without compliance with appropriate governmental regulations. The ELECTRONIC REFERENCE contains Franklin’s confidential and proprietary information which you agree to take adequate steps to protect from unauthorized disclosure or use. 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.
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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 tempera- tures. • Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. •...
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 device. Warning! A system reset erases any user-entered information and clears all settings.
Key Guide Function Keys Turns the unit on and off. Displays the time and date. Goes to the Contacts directory. Goes to the Memo directory. CALC Goes to the Calculator. EDIT Edits selected data. SPACE Types a space. Starts a new record. SAVE Saves the current record or set- tings.
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 + Enables you to delete a EDIT ( record or disable a setting.
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?, CARB LIST?, USE PC SYNC?, SET A PASSCODE?, CHANGE LANGUAGE?. You can change either a single setting or multiple set- tings at a time.
Setting the Time Format 1. Turn the dial down until you see TIME FOR- MAT? 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.
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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.
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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.
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2. Press Y to view the list. 3. Turn the dial down to scroll the list or type a letter to go to the first food item starting with that letter. 4. Press the dial in to select an item. 5.
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Setting a Passcode 1. Turn the dial down until you see SET A PASS- CODE?. 2. Press Y. You are prompted to enter a four-digit passcode. 3. Enter a four-digit passcode. 4. Press SAVE to save your passcode. You are prompted to confirm your passcode. 5.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 meth- ods.
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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.
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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.
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...
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2. Press NEW. appears to the left of the screen and a flashing cursor appears on the first line after a letter is entered. Each letter or number you enter is insert- ed in the spot marked by the flashing cursor. 3.
9. Press Y to set the annual alert. 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.
4. Push in the dial to view the fields of the record 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.
4. Press SHFT and then press NEW ( ) to insert 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.
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 have to press SHFT to enter a number or function.
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Installing the Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager The Rolodex ® Electronics Desktop Manager is the PC software program that transfers data between your Rolodex ® device and a personal computer (PC). You can synchronize MS Outlook ® 97/98/2000/2002 and Intellisync Mobile Desktop files.
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If this screen DOES NOT launch automatically, follow these steps. • Go to Start | Run. • Type d:/autorun and press ENTER. 2. Select the Install Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager box. Select your model number, if needed. To install Intellisync Mobile Desktop, select the corresponding box.
(COM) port. • Connect the single-pin plug of the cable into the 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.
Note: For proper synchronization, make sure that the organizer programs you want are selected in Intellisync. For more information on the Rolodex Electronics ® Desktop Manager, please refer to the README file on the CD and the online help in the program.
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.
Specifications • Model: RK-8203U Rolodex ® • Size: 10.6 X 8.52 X 1.19 cm • Weight: 2.5 oz • Battery: 2 CR-2032 Lithium • Memory Size: 256 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.
FCC Tested To Comply With FCC Standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Customer Support (609) 386-8997. This unit may change operating modes due to Electro-static Discharge. Normal operation of this unit can be re-established by pressing the reset key, or by removing/replacing batteries. FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip- ment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi- sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor- rect the interference by one or more of the following measures: –Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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DENT, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICA- TION, UNSUITABLE ENVIRONMENT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE OBLIGATION AND LIABIL- ITY OF FRANKLIN, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, WILL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITH THE SAME OR AN EQUIV- ALENT PRODUCT OF THE DEFECTIVE PORTION OF THE PRODUCT, AT THE SOLE OPTION OF FRANKLIN IF IT DETERMINES THAT THE PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEFECTS AROSE WITH-...
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OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT- ED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT, LOST OR DAMAGED DATA OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECO- NOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR THEY ARE OTHERWISE FORESEEABLE.
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This warranty explicitly excludes defects due to mis- use, accidental damage, or wear and tear. This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights. 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.
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