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    1 RT -821 1/ RT -8213 T ouch FILE/ T ouch FILE Pro User ’ s Guide www .franklin.com[...]

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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 ACKAGE WITH PURCHASE RECEIPT T O THE DEALER FROM WHICH YOU PURCHASED THE ELECTRONIC REFERENCE AND YOUR PURCHASE PRICE[...]

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    Notice The manufacturer strongly recommends that separate, permanent written records be kept of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use[...]

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    Cautions • Do not carry the device in the back pock- et of your slacks or trousers. • Do not drop the device or apply exces- sive 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. Raindrop[...]

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    2. Press to turn the device off. 3. Use a paper clip to gently press the reset button on the back of the device. RESET? Y/N appears on the screen. 4. T ap Y to reset the device. ✓ Automatic Shut off When no key has been tapped for approxi- mately one minute, the device automatically turns off the power to save battery life. Press to resume. ✓ B[...]

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    Key Guide Program Keys Goes to the Contacts directory . Goes to the Calendar . Goes to the Schedule directory . Goes to the Calculator . Goes to the T o Do List. Goes to the Extra Content (RT -821 1 only). Function Keys T urns the device on and off. NEW Starts a new record. DEL Deletes a record or disables a setting. ABC ABC 6[...]

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    SP ACE T ypes a space. EDIT Edits selected data. INS Enables the insertion of one character at the cursor . SA VE Saves the current record. MENU Accesses the System menu. SYM Cycles through the available symbols. / Moves the cursor right or left. If tapped and held, scrolls. / Moves the cursor up or down. Scrolls through records in viewing mode whe[...]

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    Using the Menus T ap MENU to see the Main menu: SYSTEM SETUP , BASIC PROGRAMS and EXTRA PROGRAMS . • Each of the menus has sub menus. • marks the menu item ready for selec- tion. Push the dial in to select it. • T ap / or turn the dial up/down to move up/down a menu. • T ap SA VE to save a setting or data in a program. Y ou return to the me[...]

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    • FILE LOCK# , enables you to lock your file. • Y ou can change the language of the screen prompts and menus. There are five languages to choose from: ENG- LISH? , ESP AÑOL? (Spanish), FRANÇAIS? (French), DEUTSCH? (German) and IT ALIANO? (Italian). • The default settings are: keytone on, 12- hour clock, MM/DD/YYYY , English. • Y ou can ch[...]

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    Changing Screen Contrast 1. Select DISPLA Y ADJUST on the SYS- TEM SETUP menu. 2. T ap to increase the contrast. T ap to decrease the contrast. Setting the Time Format 1. Select TIME FORMA T on the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 2. T ap or turn the dial down once to move to 24 HR Y/N . 3. T ap Y to change the date format to 24- hour . Setting the Date Format 1[...]

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    Setting, Changing and Deleting a File Lock A File Lock is a four-digit number you can use to lock individual records. It is not a password that you must enter each time you turn the device on. Note: When synchroniz- ing records, you must delete your File Lock if you want your locked files to be synchro- nized. W arning! Please write down your File [...]

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    4. Enter the four digits exactly as you did the first time and tap SA VE to save your File Lock. T o Change the File Lock 1. Select FILE LOCK # and then select CHANGE # . 2. T ap Y to change your existing File Lock. Y ou are prompted to enter your existing File Lock. 3. Enter your current four-digit lock and tap Y . Y ou must now enter your new Fil[...]

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    3. Enter your current four-digit lock and tap SA VE . Y our File Lock is deleted and you return to the System Setup menu. Selecting a Language 1. Select LANGUAGE on the SYSTEM SETUP menu. 2. T ap or turn the dial down to move to the language you want. 3. T ap Y to select the new language as the system language. Using Basic Programs There are nine B[...]

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    Setting Home Time Y ou can set the Home City , Date and T ime. The default Home City is New Y ork. 1. Select HOME TIME on the BASIC PRO- GRAMS menu. 2. T ap / to scroll through the available cities. When you see the one you want, tap SA VE to save it as your Home City . 3. T ap EDIT . T o enter a city name, type a three-letter name. 4. T ap or turn[...]

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    Viewing W orld Time Y ou can set the date and time only in HOME TIME . Y ou can view the time in dif- ferent cities in WORLD TIME . 1. Select WORLD TIME on the BASIC PROGRAMS menu. 2 . T ap / to scroll through the available cities and view the day/date/time informa- tion. The list of available cities appears below . CITY ABBREVIATION CITY ABBREVIAT[...]

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    Setting the Daily Alarm Y ou can set a daily alarm, change it, and turn it on and off. 1. Select DAIL Y ALARM on the BASIC PROGRAMS menu. is next to TIME . 2. Enter a time for the alarm. T ap A or P for a.m. or p.m., if necessary . 3. T ap or turn the dial down once to move to TURN ON . 4. T ap Y to turn the alarm on. T ap N to leave the alarm off.[...]

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    4. T ap SA VE to save your changes. ✓ Shutting Off the Alarm When the alarm sounds, it will beep for 30 seconds. T ap any key to shut off the alarm. If no key is tapped, the device will automati- cally shut off after 60 seconds. Using the Calendar 1. T ap until you see CALENDAR or select it on the BASIC PROGRAMS menu. The calendar appears for the[...]

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    When there is a scheduled appointment, a dot appears next to the date of the appointment. 2. Use the arrow keys to move the flashing cursor to the date with the scheduled appointment and press in the dial or tap to select it. Y ou can now view , edit or delete your schedule record. If there is more than one event sched- uled for the same day , the [...]

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    Using the Calculator 1. T ap or select it on the BASIC PRO- GRAMS menu. 2. T ype a number . Y ou can type up to 10 digits. 3. T ap + , — , x , or ÷ to add, subtract, multi- ply , or divide, respectively . 4. T ype another number . 5. T ap = to do the calculation. Or tap % to calculate the percentage. 6. T ap CE to clear the calculator . T o reca[...]

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    Using Organizer Programs The organizer programs include Contact File, Schedule, T o Do List, Internet Manager and Expense Manager . Note: CONT ACT FILE , SCHEDULE , and TO DO LIST appear on the BASIC PROGRAMS menu. INTER- NET MGR and EXPENSE MGR appear on the EXTRA PROGRAMS menu. • The number and names of the fields dif- fer by program. The maxim[...]

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    The event remains on the screen even after the alarm shuts off. If the device is off, it is turned on automati- cally and the alarm sounds. If no other key is tapped for 60 seconds, the device shuts off. T ap and then turn the dial down to locate the event you missed. Entering a Record 1. T ap a program key or select the program you want. 2. T ap N[...]

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    Use / to move the flashing cursor left or right. 4. T ap or turn the dial down once to move to each consecutive field and enter data in the fields you want. When data scrolls off the screen tap to view it. Y ou need not enter data in every field. In some programs, the last field is FILE LOCK# . Y ou can only lock a file if you entered a File Lock i[...]

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    Finding and Viewing Records Contacts are sorted alphabetically . Scheduled Events with alerts are stored in chronological order from the oldest to the newest. New events are stored in numeric and then alphabetical order . The T o Dos with priority levels are sorted by level. Those without priority level are sorted as priority 3. Records in the Inte[...]

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    2. T ype the name you want. 3. Push the dial in to start the search. The closest matching record is dis- played. If no matching record is found, an error message is displayed. 4. T urn the dial up/down or use / to scroll through the list of matches. 5. When you see the record you want, push the dial in to view the fields. 6. T urn the dial up/down [...]

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    3. When the one you want is highlighted, press the dial in. 4. T o view the record, follow Steps 4-6 in “Finding and Viewing Records”. Editing a Record 1. Find the record you want following Steps 1-5 in “Finding and Viewing Records.” 2. T ap EDIT . The first character in the first field blinks. 3. T urn the dial up/down or use / until you f[...]

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    Deleting a Record 1. Find the record you want following Steps 1-5 in “Finding and Viewing Records.” 2. T ap DEL . DELETE? Y/N appears on the screen. 3. T ap Y to delete the record. T ap N to cancel the deletion. Using Extra Programs The Extra Programs menu has three items: INTERNET MGR (Internet Manager), EXPENSE MGR (Expense Manager), and EXTR[...]

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    Currency/Metric Converter . A Thesaurus and a Six-Language T ranslator are also avail- able with the RT -8213. The extra content is automatically stored on your PC hard drive when you install the Rolodex ® Electronics Desktop Manager . Y ou must upload the content to your device before you can view it. Y ou can upload only one translator at a time[...]

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    3. Follow the screen prompts to find what you are looking for . 4. T ap any mode key to exit the reference product. 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). Y ou can synchro- nize MS Out[...]

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    • CD-ROM drive (for installation) • One free serial communications (COM) port • Mouse or other pointing device T o install the Desktop Manager on your PC: 1. Insert the Rolodex ® Electronics Desktop Manager CD into the CD-ROM drive on your PC. The Setup screen appears. If this screen DOES NOT launch auto- matically , follow these steps. • [...]

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    For information on the Rolodex ® Electronics Desktop Manager , please refer to the README file on the CD and the online help in the program. Note: When synchronizing records, you must delete your File Lock on your device if you want your locked files to be synchronized. Please see “Deleting a File Lock” for more information. Replacing the Batt[...]

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    If the unit fails to respond after you change the batteries, press the Reset button located on the back of the unit. Press N to reset the unit without erasing your data. Pressing Y will erase your data. Always keep written records of your important information. I f t h e u n it s till fails to respond, please remove the batteries and then press and[...]

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    Specifications • Model: RT -821 1 Rolodex ® Touch FILE • Size: 1 1.7 X 7.5 X 13 cm • Weight: 94 g • Battery: 2 CR-2032 Lithium • Storage Capacity: 480 KB ISBN: 1-59074-203-6 • Model: RT -8213 Rolodex ® T ouch FILE Pro • Size: 1 1.7 X 7.5 X 13 cm • Weight: 97 g • Battery: 3 CR-2032 Lithium • Storage Capacity: 1 MB ISBN: 1-59074[...]

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    marks of Puma T echnology , Inc. d/b/a PUMA T- ECH, Inc. that may be registered in some juris- dictions. Copyright © 2003 Puma T echnology , Inc. All rights reserved. © 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 [...]

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    used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harm- ful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- ence to radio or television reception, which can be deter- mined by turning the equipment off and on, the us[...]

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    YOUR FRANKLIN PRODUCT SHALL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MA TERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP . THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE DAMAGE DUE T O ACTS OF GOD, ACCIDENT , MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE, MODIFICA TION, UNSUIT ABLE ENVIRON- MENT OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. THE SOLE OBLIGA TION AND LIABILITY OF FRANKLIN, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED W AR[...]

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    SON OR ENTITY FOR ANY INDIRECT , INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHA TSOEVER, INCLUD- ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT , LOST OR DAMAGED DA T A OR OTHER COMMERCIAL OR ECONOMIC LOSS, EVEN IF WE HA VE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, OR THEY ARE OTH- ERWISE FORESEEABLE. WE ARE ALSO NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR [...]

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    INCLUDE A NOTE WITH THE RMA, YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, A BRIEF DESCRIP- TION OF THE DEFECT AND A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT AS PROOF OF YOUR ORIGINAL DA TE OF PURCHASE. YOU MUST ALSO WRITE THE RMA PROMINENTL Y ON THE P ACKAGE IF YOU RETURN THE PRODUCT , OTHERWISE THERE MA Y BE A LENGTHY DELA Y IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR RETURN. WE STRONG[...]

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    Limited W arranty (outside U.S., EU and Switzerland) This product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed 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 materi- [...]