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    E-Z File Pro User ’ s Guide www .franklin.com RK-8203[...]

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    License Agreement READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE. YOUR USE OF THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE DEEMS THA T YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS, YOU MA Y RETURN THIS P ACK- AGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT TO THE DEAL- ER FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PUR- CHASE [...]

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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 noti[...]

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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 temperatures. • Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. • Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids can splash onto it. Raindrops, w[...]

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    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 . W arning! A system reset erases any user-entered information and clears all settings. 1.T urn the device over and carefully remove the battery insulation tab. 2. Pre[...]

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    Key Guide Function Keys T urns 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. SP ACE T ypes a space. NEW Starts a new record. SA VE Saves the current record or settings. Moves the cursor right or left. T urn up, to move up through[...]

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    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 record or disable a setting. SHFT + Goes to the System menu. SHFT + Enables you to insert one character at the cursor[...]

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    Changing System Settings System settings appear in the following order when you turn the dial down repeatedly: DA TE FORMA T? , TIME FORMA T? , DAIL Y ALARM? , ADJ DISPLA Y? (adjust display), KEYTONE ON? , USE PC SYNC? , SET A P ASSCODE? , CHANGE LANGUAGE? . Y ou can change either a single setting or multiple settings at a time. Each time you press[...]

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    Setting the Time Format 1. Turn the dial down until you see TIME FORMA T? 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. When you see the format you want, press Y to select it. Using a Daily Alarm Y ou can set, change or turn a dai[...]

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    Changing the Daily Alarm 1 . T urn the dial down until you see DAIL Y 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 SA VE to save the alarm setting. T urning Off the Daily Alarm 1 . T urn the dial down until you see DAIL Y ALARM? . 2. Press Y to see the current [...]

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    Changing the Contrast 1 . T urn the dial down until you see ADJ DISPLA Y? . 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. 4. Press SA VE to save the display setting. Setting the Keytone The keytone is the beep that so[...]

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    Using a Passcode Y ou 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. W arning! 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. In order to ac[...]

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    Press N to exit without confirming your pass- code. The passcode is not set. Changing a Passcode 1 . T urn the dial down until you see SET A P ASSCODE? . 2. Press Y . 3. Enter your existing passcode. 4. Press EDIT . Y ou are prompted to enter a new four-digit passcode. 5. Enter a new passcode. 6. Press SA VE to save the new passcode. Press N to exi[...]

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    Selecting a Language Y ou 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, ESP AÑOL (Spanish), FRANÇAIS (French), DEUTSCH (German) and IT ALIANO (Italian). English is the default language. T o select a dif- ferent languag[...]

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    Setting the Time and Date There are three fields in the T ime/Date screen: day , date and time. Note: The format for the time and date displays is set in the System menu. to the left of the screen marks the active field. A blinking cursor marks the spot where the character you enter will be placed. 1. Press . If no time or date has been previously [...]

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    Using the Contacts Directory Each Contacts record has seven fields: NAME? , ADDRESS? , E-MAIL? , HOME#? , WORK#? , CELL#? , F AX#? . Y ou 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. to the left of the screen indicates the active line. Arrows to the [...]

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    3. Enter the full name of the contact you want to add. Note: Y ou must enter a name if you wish to save the entry . Y ou can also enter a name first and then press NEW . Note: The first character in the NAME? field cannot be a symbol. It must be a letter or a number . Press SHFT and use Q-P to enter numbers. Use to move the flashing cursor left or [...]

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    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. Using Letters or Numbers to View Contacts 1. Press .[...]

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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. If any field contains more than 12 characters, use to scroll left or right to read the rest of th[...]

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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. Find the record you want to edit using one of the methods above. 2. Press EDIT . The first character of the [...]

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    Deleting a Contact Record Find the record you want to delete. 1. Press SHFT and then press EDIT ( DEL ) . 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 ALERT? Y/N .[...]

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    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. Y ou can also enter a memo first and then press NEW . Press SHFT and use Q - P to enter numbers. Use to move the flashing cursor left or right. [...]

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    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 T urn the dial to scroll through the list of memos. T o find a particular memo, follow the steps below . 1. Press . 2. T ype one or more [...]

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    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, use to scroll left or right to read the rest of the data. Press and hold to scroll to the left or right. 6. Press t[...]

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    one character before the blinking character . 5. Press SA VE 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 ( DEL ) . DELETE? Y/N appears on the screen. 3. Press Y to delete the record. Press N to cancel the deletion. MEMO? appears on the screen. [...]

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    Using the Calculator 1. Press CALC . 2. T ype a number . Y ou can type up to 10 digits. T o 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. 3. Press D(+) , F(—) , G(x) , H(÷ ) to add, subtract, multiply , or di[...]

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    Installing the Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager The Rolodex ® Electronics Desktop Manager is the PC software program that transfers data between the your Rolodex ® device, the Rolodex ® E-Z File Pro, and a personal computer (PC). Y ou can syn- chronize MS Outlook ® 97/98/2000/2002 and Intellisync Mobile Desktop files. The Desktop Manager has[...]

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    If this screen DOES NOT launch automatically , follow these steps. • Go to Start | Run . • T ype d:/setup and press ENTER . 2. Check the Install Rolodex Electronics Desktop Manager box. Select your model number , if needed. T o install Intellisync Mobile Desktop , check the corresponding box. 3. Select a language, if necessary . Follow the inst[...]

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    Synchronizing Records Before you can synchronize records you must: 1. Install the Rolodex ® Electronics Desktop Manager onto your PC. 2. Connect the Rolodex ® device to the PC using the serial cable provided. • T urn your PC off. • Connect the 9-pin plug of the cable into a free communications (COM) port. • Connect the single-pin plug of th[...]

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    Synchronizing Data Y ou 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. T o transfer data from the Desktop Manager , follow these steps. 1. Click or File | Synchronize . 2. On your device, press SHFT and then p[...]

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    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 . W arning! When changing the batteries, make sure the device is not on a hard s[...]

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    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 T o clean this product, spray a mild glass cleaner onto a cloth and wipe its surface. Don’t spray liq- uids directly onto the unit. Don’t use or s[...]

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    © 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. FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm[...]

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    munications. However , there is no guarantee that interfer- 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[...]

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    MANSHIP . THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMAGE DUE T O ACTS OF GOD, ACCI- DENT , MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICA- TION, UNSUIT ABLE ENVIRONMENT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE OBLIGA TION AND LIABIL- ITY OF FRANKLIN, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY , WILL BE REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT WITH THE SAME OR AN EQUIV- AL[...]

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    FRANKLIN NOR OUR DEALERS OR SUPPLIERS SHALL HA VE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM- AGES WHA TSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMIT- ED T O, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT , LOST OR DAMAGED DA T A OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECO- NOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HA VE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIB[...]

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    FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS, INC. A TTN: SERVICE DEP ARTMENT ONE FRANKLIN PLAZA BURLINGTON, NJ 08016-4907 IF YOU RETURN A FRANKLIN PRODUCT , PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE WITH THE RMA, YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT AND A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF YOUR ORIGI- NAL DA TE OF PURCHASE. YOU MUST ALSO WRIT[...]

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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 W arranty (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[...]