Caretec Zeitgeist 2 User manual

USER GUIDE
Zeitgeist 2
The all-rounder among pocket watches
EN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Introduction ..............................................................................................................3
2Description and scope of supply..............................................................................3
2.1 Scope of supply .......................................................................................................3
2.2 Haptic design...........................................................................................................4
2.3 Display.....................................................................................................................5
2.4 Power supply ...........................................................................................................6
3Care of the device.................................................................................................... 6
4Operating principles .................................................................................................7
4.1 Button lock (key lock) ..............................................................................................8
4.2 Silent mode..............................................................................................................8
5Operating states and RESET / troubleshooting....................................................... 9
5.1 Home screen .........................................................................................................10
5.1.1 Structure of the vibration coding system for tactile time output .....................11
6Main menu (functions menu) .................................................................................12
6.1 Stopwatch..............................................................................................................13
6.2 Timer .....................................................................................................................14
6.3 Alarm and Calendar...............................................................................................14
6.3.1 Alarm..............................................................................................................15
6.3.2 Calendar.........................................................................................................16
6.4 Notetaker ...............................................................................................................18
6.5 Lumitest .................................................................................................................19
6.5.1 Light notifier....................................................................................................19
6.6 Compass ...............................................................................................................20
6.7 Pedometer .............................................................................................................21
6.8 Games (sub-menu)................................................................................................22
6.8.1 Game clock ....................................................................................................22
6.8.2 Dice ................................................................................................................23
6.8.3 8 Ball ..............................................................................................................23
6.9 Period calendar .....................................................................................................24
7System settings (Settings sub-menu)....................................................................25
7.1 Volume ..................................................................................................................25
7.2 Rechargeable battery ............................................................................................26
7.3 Date and time ........................................................................................................26
7.4 Time zone..............................................................................................................26
7.5 Daylight saving time ..............................................................................................26
7.6 Normal reset / Factory reset ..................................................................................27
7.7 Hourly signal / Hourly reminder .............................................................................28
7.8 GPS time ...............................................................................................................28
7.9 Bluetooth ...............................................................................................................29
7.9.1 “Pillow” / Bed shaker ......................................................................................30
7.10 Vibration ..............................................................................................................31
8Technical data / Overview diagram .......................................................................32
9Safety information and disposal.............................................................................34
9.1 Disposal of waste electronic equipment ................................................................34
10 Warranty, servicing, and manufacturer..................................................................34
10.1 Identification of manufacturer..............................................................................35

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1 Introduction
A speaking watch featuring all kinds of additional cutting-edge functions, the Zeitgeist 2
is a true delight.
Housed in a practical casing with three buttons on the side, a clear-sound speaker, a
long-lasting rechargeable battery, and a display, this device weighs only 29 g and fits
easily into the palm of your hand.
The Zeitgeist 2 also comes with a strap and can either be worn around your neck or
carried without the strap as a pocket watch that won't take up much space.
During development, great importance was given to ensuring ergonomic design, both
inside and out.
Acoustic communication takes the form of natural-sounding voice output and short
musical jingles.
Although it was designed for visually impaired users, the Zeitgeist 2 can also be of help
to sighted persons of every age.
The functional scope of the device goes far beyond that of a speaking clock and
includes numerous extra features, including:
stopwatch
timer
calendar and alarms
voice recordings
compass
pedometer (step counter)
Lumitest
automatic time setting
tactile time output in vibration code
and a whole lot more.
This user guide describes all functions of the Zeitgeist 2 and is designed to be consulted
at any time.
We hope you enjoy using the Zeitgeist 2 by Caretec!
2 Description and scope of supply
2.1 Scope of supply
•Zeitgeist 2 basic device
•Neck strap
•USB power adapter
•USB charging cable
•User guide as hard copy and on a USB stick

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2.2 Haptic design
The Zeitgeist 2 is rectangular, slightly oval in shape, with a smooth casing of black
plastic. It measures around 4 x 7 centimeters in size and is one centimeter thick.
On the top right of the device there is a slightly raised loop for the neck strap, and three
metal buttons can be found on the right-hand side.
The underside of the device has a USB-C port for inserting the charging cable.
On the rear you will feel four screw holes and a slight depression for the rating plate,
while on the left-hand side the casing is closed.
On the front is the display, with the speaker underneath, as well as the microphone
under a grille-like structure.
Within this you can just feel the optical sensor for the Lumitest on the left-hand side, and
on the right an LED (light-emitting diode), which lights up in different colors to indicate
specific operating states: (red and green for charging, and blue for the microphone). For
further details see the relevant sections.

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2.3 Display
Although the Zeitgeist 2 is designed to be primarily operated via audio, the device also
includes a graphics-enabled display for the sighted.
This takes the form of a reflective LCD, which is not backlit but uses ambient light with
good contrast for the display.
The home screen, when no buttons have been pressed for a while, will show the basic
display with the most important device information such as the clock time, the date, and
on the top right, the charging status of the battery.
Various icons are displayed in the top left corner depending on the operating state; see
the list in the picture. You will find detailed descriptions under the individual menu items.
If you are in a sub-menu on the device, the audio output will be supplemented by the
individual input/output status shown on the display.
Note: When many "additional icons" appear in the status bar, space becomes tight and
the "Bluetooth" and "Light notifier" icons may sometimes disappear behind the battery
display, although the relevant functions of course remain activated.

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2.4 Power supply
The Zeitgeist 2 contains a small lithium-polymer 400 mAh capacity battery, which is
charged via the USB-C cable.
The new USB-C connector standard offers full freedom in terms of insertion, with there
no longer being a top or bottom.
Please, however, take care when using the cable and port on the device. Make sure that
you always insert and remove the cable at the correct angle, i.e. holding it straight.
Note: The USB plug connection on the Zeitgeist 2 is only used for charging, not for
exchanging data.
The built-in battery will last without recharging for several weeks to months depending
on the level of usage for the device.
You can quickly check the battery status in the home screen at any time by pressing the
button combination Top+Bottom SHORT.
If the battery is completely flat, it will take around 75 minutes to fully recharge again.
When the battery charge level gets very low, you will hear a jingle warning you of this at
intervals of 15 minutes.
As soon as a USB cable is plugged in with a power supply unit, the Zeitgeist 2 will
indicate that the battery is being charged by emitting an audible signal, while the LED on
the front will light up and change colors: RED means charging in progress, GREEN
means charging has ended.
Note: As soon as charging ends, no further power will be consumed even if the charger
is still plugged in, i.e. the battery cannot be overcharged.
The LED will go out once the charger is unplugged, regardless of the charging status.
3 Care of the device
No electronic device will like rough handling or exposure to moisture or water.
The Zeitgeist 2 has been designed with durability in mind, but it calls for cooperation
from the user if this is to be attained.
It can normally withstand being dropped from table height or sat on with a soft surface
underneath, but not being stood on.
As the device is not waterproof, make sure you keep it well away from any liquids or
fluids.
Normal levels of perspiration from the palms of the hands present no problem, although
a certain degree of cleanliness is required when handling all electronic devices.
Wipe the device down once in a while with a slightly damp (almost dry) cloth, e.g. clean
soft microfiber, if necessary with a very small amount of soap or alcohol-based cleaner.
The Zeitgeist 2 is otherwise a maintenance-free product, but you should generally make
sure no foreign substances get into the device openings.The speaker on the front is
concealed under a grille and if a foreign substance gets into this, the speaker may start

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making an unpleasant humming or rasping sound or become quieter in volume while in
use.
On the underside of the device you will find the USB-C port used to charge the device.
The port and connector must fit together snugly or charging will not take place.
Both the port and connector may become damaged by foreign substances. It is
sometimes possible to remove dust, etc. using fine work tools (please only try this if you
know what you are doing or you may damage the device even further).
Apart from cleaning and care, there are no parts requiring maintenance from the
customer.
Damage to the device hardware can only be repaired by the dealer or manufacturer.
Please remember that the warranty for the device will be invalidated with improper
handling!
4 Operating principles
Perhaps you are familiar with the predecessor of the Zeitgeist 2, also from Caretec, i.e.
the Zeitgeist version manufactured just after the turn of the millennium?
Also equipped with three buttons, it set standards in terms of operation and sold well
over the years.
The Zeitgeist 2 is now carrying on its tried and tested operating concept.
It has, of course, been extended to include all the new functions and features offered by
state-of-the-art technology.
The device has basically now been designed to be completely acoustic in use, with the
visual features merely providing extra information for sighted people.
Whenever a button is pressed, this is indicated by haptic feedback in the form of a brief
vibration.
The Zeitgeist 2 uses almost exclusively what are known as endless scrolling menus and
numeric settings.
In other words, when scrolling up and down, you are moving in a loop, e.g. when
selecting a month, January comes after December.
In the case of the three buttons, the device distinguishes between how long they are
pressed: SHORT and LONG (LONG is around one second).
The functions of the buttons are similar for many menu items:
•Use a SHORT press of the the top or bottom button (Top SHORT or Bottom
SHORT) to scroll up or down or to switch between states, e.g. between active or
inactive.
•Use a LONG press of the middle button (Middle LONG) to start a menu item.
•Use a SHORT press of the middle button (Middle SHORT) for information about
the relevant menu item. In each item you will move forward one step in the
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For example, when setting a time in the calendar:
As you move forward by one step between year/month/day, etc. by pressing Middle
SHORT,you are simultaneously confirming the previous item.
The individual numerical value, e.g. number for the day, is selected by repeatedly
pressing Top or Bottom SHORT.
As regards button combinations when two buttons are pressed simultaneously, the
device distinguishes between SHORT and LONG as well.
The most important combination that is valid wherever you happen to be is: Top and
Bottom SHORT = Escape from the functions; this will take you back to the home
screen.
The buttons have specific functions depending on the one selected. See the following
sections for further explanations.
Note for the sighted:
At certain points in the following sections you will also see diagrams accompanying the
written explanations with a brief description of the button presses.
A distinction is again made here between individual buttons, button combinations, LONG
and SHORT.
4.1 Button lock (key lock)
The device also features a button lock (key lock) for carrying the Zeitgeist 2 about and to
prevent unintentional operations.
If you press a button when the device is locked, a jingle, a vibration signal and a large
icon on the display indicate the locked status.
The sequence of buttons used for locking and unlocking is the same:
Simultaneously press all three buttons SHORT immediately followed by Top SHORT;
the Zeitgeist 2 will confirm the operation with a voice message and indicate the status
with an icon in the top left corner of the display.
4.2 Silent mode
The silent mode can be used to turn off all sound notifications at once, leaving only the
vibration signals. The silent mode is meant for any occasions where it could be
disturbing if a jingle sounds (e.g. when visiting a cinema, theater or concert etc.).
The sequence of buttons used for activating and deactivating the silent mode is the
same:
Simultaneously press all three buttons SHORT immediately followed by Bottom
SHORT; the Zeitgeist 2 will confirm the operation with a voice message and indicate the
status with an icon in the top left corner of the display.
When the silent mode is activated, the following happens in detail:
•The alarm, timer and calendar events will be muted and the device will only signal
a new event or alarm by vibration.

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•If an hourly reminder is enabled, the reminder will be muted, but the device will
vibrate every full hour.
•The light notification jingles will be muted.
•The button lock (key lock) Jingle will be muted and the device will only signal that
the device is locked by vibration.
WARNING
Do not forget
to deactivate the silent mode when it is no longer needed,
otherwise you may miss calendar events or alarms.
Note: Simultaneously press the bottom and middle button short (Bottom+Middle
SHORT) to cancel the vibration playback of an alarm, timer or calendar event silently,
while the information about it remains available.
5 Operating states and RESET / troubleshooting
A distinction is basically made between three operating states:
•Home screen .....................................................................section 5.1
•Functions menu (main menu) ............................................section 6
•System settings (Settings sub-menu) ................................section 7
The device will respond to buttons being pressed whatever its operating state.
Should it no longer do so, either the battery is flat or the built-in computer has frozen.
To perform troubleshooting and restore operation, proceed as follows:
•If the battery is flat, this will be indicated by the fact that the display remains dark.
In this case, plug in the USB charger (power adapter plus cable). Most settings will
be retained, although the clock time and alarms will be lost. After charging the
device, you should preferably use the automatic time setting feature via GPS; see
section 7.8.
•If you happen to lose your way in the sub-menus, it is a good idea to simply return
to the home screen. You can do this by simply putting the device down and
waiting for max. 30 seconds or by pressing the button combination Top+Bottom
SHORT.
•If the computer really has frozen, the software has to be reset (RESET). In this
case your settings will be retained (except for the alarms):
Place the device flat on a table and hold down the buttons Top+Bottom VERY
LONG, i.e. 12 seconds.
The Zeitgeist 2 will then vibrate strongly, play a start-up jingle and restore
functioning on the display.
Now leave the device for between 15 and 30 seconds without moving it until
another jingle sounds (ping noise). During this period, various sensors have to be
calibrated by the software. If the device is moved, this will adversely affect the
accuracy of some functions, e.g. the compass.
•If the device is basically still functional but all settings are incorrect, you can also
restore the factory settings. Careful as this will cause all settings to be lost!
For details see the relevant function in the Settings menu, section 7.6.

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Note: If the display is functioning, but you can't hear anything or very little from the speaker, first
check the volume setting in the Settings menu. Next check whether the grille covering the speaker is
dirty. In extreme cases these little openings become so clogged with dirt that the device needs to be
cleaned by the dealer or manufacturer or the speaker even replaced.
This also applies to the little opening of the microphone if the volume of your voice recordings
comes out very low.
5.1 Home screen
The Zeitgeist 2 is normally in home screen mode, i.e. on standby and awaiting a
command, i.e. for a button to be pressed.
The device will also automatically return to the home screen from numerous sub-menus
if you take no action for a while, around 30 seconds.
If the device goes back to home, you will hear a signal to indicate this.
You can access numerous functions directly from the home screen using quick access:
(Note: Some functions can also be accessed as usual via the main menu; for details see Main menu.)
With quick access, the device once again distinguishes between individual buttons,
combinations of them, and how long they are pressed, SHORT or LONG.
•Top SHORT .......To announce the clock time in 24 hour-format with seconds
•Bottom SHORT .To announce the date in long form, also including the
calendar week and phase of the moon
•Middle SHORT ...To call up information about the last menu item
executed (Careful: This may produce confusing results,
depending on the preceding action.)
•Top+Middle SHORT .......To announce information about active alarms
•Bottom+Middle SHORT .To announce information about active calendar entries
•Top+Bottom SHORT ......To announce information about battery status
•Top LONG ..........To make the clock time vibrate according to the widespread
industrial standard, i.e. vibration code with long and short
vibration pulses. Here a long vibration pulse means 4 and a
short one 1, i.e. the number 9 is made up of long-long-short;
for further details see below in section 5.1.1.
The intensity and duration can be changed in the Settings
menu, section 7.10.
•Bottom LONG ....Starts the Lumitest function
•Middle LONG .....To call up the main menu (see section 6)
•Combination Top+Middle LONG ...... To start or stop automatic time setting
via GPS signal
•Combination Bottom+Middle LONG To record a new voice memo
•Combination Top+Bottom LONG ..... To reset the device (RESET)

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Instructions for reading the button press diagrams:
In the vertical direction a distinction is made between SHORT or LONG for the duration
of the button press.
The three buttons are represented in the horizontal direction, with small dots indicating
the buttons to be pressed. The number of dots in the grey boxes corresponds to the
number of buttons to be pressed (together).
5.1.1 Structure of the vibration coding system for tactile time output
To make the tactile output as compact as possible, the 12-hour format was selected,
without using a zero before minutes in single digits.
The basic structure consists of vibration blocks, separated by pauses that differ in
length. The speed of the overall time output can be varied in three levels in the Settings
menu; see section 7.10.
The individual numbers result from adding short and long vibration signals together,
short stands for the value ONE, long for FOUR.
After Top LONG is pressed, there will be a short vibration pulse to tell the user to
release the button again (Remove finger signal).
This is followed by a long pause, and then the number for the hours (from 1 to 12, with
12 being 3x long, i.e. 3x4=12), then a short pause, followed by the minutes divided into
the tens digit from 1 to 5 and after a final short pause the ones digit from 0 to 9. The
number zero, which also corresponds to the full hour, takes the form of a wavelike
vibration.
Note: With minutes in single digits, the zero of the tens digit is not output.

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•Example 1: 2 minutes after midnight (shown on the display in 24-hour format as
"00:02") or 2 minutes after noon ("12:02") outputs the following code: "Remove
finger signal, pause, 12 o'clock, short pause, 2 minutes".
i.e.: short vibration, pause, 3x long vibration, short pause, 2x short vibration.
•Example 2: with 24-hour display "09:53" or "21:53" results in ...
short vibration, pause, 2x long, 1x short, short pause, 1x long, 1x short, short
pause, 3x short.
•Example 3: Ten o'clock full hour, "10:00" or "22:00" ...
short vibration, pause, 2x long, 2x short, short pause, 1x wavelike vibration.
•Example 4: Eleven minutes past eleven, "11:11" or "23:11" ...
short vibration, pause, 2x long, 3x short, short pause, 1x short, short pause, 1x
short.
6 Main menu (functions menu)
The individual functions of the Zeitgeist 2 are called up here.
Some continue running in the background while the display shows the home screen
again.
The list also includes the Settings sub-menu, which is dealt with in the next section.
Please note: For a graphical overview of all functions and settings available in the Zeitgeist 2, please
see the diagram in section 8.
The main menu is started with Middle LONG in the home screen.
Top SHORT / Bottom SHORT are used to scroll through the individual entries.
If no buttons are pressed for around 10 seconds, the device will return to the home
screen with a small audio signal.
If Middle SHORT is pressed, information retrieval for the individual menu item will start.
You will, for example, hear how many calendar entries or voice memos already exist.
Some of this information can also be retrieved directly from the home screen with certain
button combinations (quick access).
Middle LONG starts the relevant function.
If you want to return to the main menu in the middle of a function, use the button
combination Top+Bottom SHORT.

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Overview of functions in the main menu:
•Stopwatch .......................................................... section 6.1
•Timer .................................................................section 6.2
•Alarm .................................................................section 6.3 / 6.3.1
•Calendar ............................................................ section 6.3 / 6.3.2
•Notetaker (voice memos) .................................. section 6.4
•Lumitest / light notifier ........................................ section 6.5 / 6.5.1
•Compass ........................................................... section 6.6
•Pedometer ......................................................... section 6.7
•Games (sub-menu) ............................................ section 6.8 with 3 sub-items
•Period calendar ................................................. section 6.9
•Settings (sub-menu) ........................................... section 7 with 10 sub-items
The following applies to all functions:
A corresponding voice output will be heard whenever a button is pressed.
With some functions, e.g. the chess clock (game clock), it is necessary to select options
before starting the function, while others, such as the stopwatch, are ready for use
immediately.
6.1 Stopwatch
The stopwatch on the Zeitgeist 2 registers several split times and announces the
intervals between them (lap times).
A short signal (beep) sounds every 5 seconds while the stopwatch is running.
The stopwatch also continues running when the Zeitgeist 2 is in the home screen again,
although without beeping.
Top SHORT .........To start or stop
Middle SHORT .....To announce information about the current status of the stopwatch
Bottom SHORT ...Split time, a new split time is created each time
When the stopwatch is stopped, the following also applies:
Bottom SHORT ...To read out all stored split times and lap times;
press several times for multiple split times
Top LONG ............To reset the stopwatch back to zero
Independently of the operating state:
Combination Top+Bottom SHORT ............ To return to the home screen
Middle LONG .............................................. To return to the main menu

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6.2 Timer
The timer on the Zeitgeist 2 has two different modes: "Kitchen" and "Massage".
With the mode "Kitchen", the time starts running as with a kitchen egg-timer, with the
end of this period being indicated by a repeated jingle.
With the mode "Massage",the time starts running in the same way, but you will also
hear two acoustic signals indicating that the end of the period is approaching. One signal
sounds halfway through the selected period, and a second signal one minute before the
end, so the massage therapist can start finishing off the massage on time.
After starting the Timer function in the main menu, use Top or Bottom SHORT to select
"Kitchen" or "Massage", or "Disabled" for switched off.
Selecting "Disabled" will also cancel a running timer.
After confirming with Middle SHORT, you select the number of minutes you want the
timer to run for, using Top or Bottom SHORT. A time period between 1 and 60 minutes
is possible here.
After you confirm again with Middle SHORT, the Zeitgeist 2 will immediately return to
the home screen, give an acoustic summary of the settings, and at once start the timer.
When the time period comes to an end, the device plays a repeated jingle (ringing tone),
the display flashes, and the buttons are assigned as follows:
•Top SHORT .......To switch the audio signal off
•Middle SHORT ...As above, to retrieve additional information about the previous
time period
•Bottom SHORT .To repeat the timer with the current settings
Note: If you do not respond by pressing any buttons, the ringing sound will continue
for 5 minutes and then switch off automatically.
The timer remains in "announcement mode" until you return to the home screen
manually, as usual either by pressing Middle LONG or the button combination
Top+Bottom SHORT.
If you want to know the status of the timer in between times, you can either use
information retrieval in the main menu, i.e. press Middle SHORT with the item Timer, or,
if you have not called up another function in the meantime, you can attain the same
result with the Repeat function in the home screen also using Middle SHORT.
6.3 Alarm and Calendar
Designed as a multi-functional pocket watch, the Zeitgeist 2 of course also features two
multi-functional reminder modes, which comprise the functions Alarm and
Calendar.
Daily alarms typically take the form of jingles.
You can of course select the days of the week (weekdays/weekend) and the jingles to
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The calendar comprises up to 20 reminders, which can be set at long intervals ahead
and combined with a voice recording.
The "ringing" of the two modes can be deferred repeatedly (Snooze function).
Both reminder functions offer quick access to the home screen (section 5.1), which, for
example, displays the number of active alarms and calendar entries, also indicating how
long until the next alarm or calendar entry will "ring".
The same information is likewise provided with information retrieval using both functions
in the main menu, via the Middle button SHORT.
Whatever the operating state, if you wish to cancel settings about to be implemented,
use:
Combination Top+Bottom SHORT …….............. To return to the home screen
Middle LONG ………… To return to the list of alarms or calendar entries
Note: If you perform a RESET on the Zeitgeist 2, all alarms will be deleted, although the
Calendar and Period calendar entries will be retained.
6.3.1 Alarm
After calling up the function in the main menu, first select the alarm you require, i.e. the
days on which the relevant alarm is to be activated: Daily, Working Day (Monday to
Friday) or just at the Weekend (Saturday, Sunday) should you want to sleep in on those
days. 
After scrolling up or down with Top or Bottom SHORT, open the relevant alarm with
Middle LONG. If it is switched off, it first has to be switched on with Top or Bottom
SHORT and confirmed with Middle SHORT.
Note: An activated alarm is switched off again the same way.
Next enter the hours (0 to 23) and minutes (0 to 59), using Top or Bottom SHORT to
select and Middle SHORT to move forward.
Finish by selecting the jingle you require. 18 different short sound patterns are available
here (e.g. melodies, animal sounds, ringtones).
After you confirm your selection with Middle SHORT, the Zeitgeist 2 will acoustically
summarize the selected settings again and then return to the home screen.
Note: Only one alarm can be created for each Day mode, with the Zeitgeist thus
distinguishing between three alarms.
Sounding of the alarm incl. the Snooze function takes place as follows:
The Zeitgeist 2 vibrates, the display flashes, and the jingle is simultaneously played in an
endless loop. The buttons are now assigned as follows:
•Top SHORT .......Snooze function Long,
after button is pressed, alarm will be repeated after 9 minutes
•Bottom SHORT .Snooze function Short,
after button is pressed, alarm will be repeated after 3 minutes

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•Middle SHORT ........................ For information about the alarm time selected; to
stop the alarm
•Bottom+Middle SHORT .......... To stop the alarm, while the Information about the
alarm time selected remains available and can be
accessed with Middle Short.
Note: If you do not respond by pressing any buttons, the ringing sound will continue for
5 minutes and then switch off automatically.
Repeating the alarm via the Snooze function will restart the entire sequence again, i.e.
Snooze can be repeated as often as you wish.
The following applies to all options: Although the alarm no longer rings, the Snooze
function options can still be selected and the display continues to flash.
Only Middle LONG or the button combination Top+Bottom SHORT will end the Ring
function and take you back to the home screen.
Note: There is an option of boosting the effect of the ringing alarm (though NOT of the
calendar entry) with an additional product available from Caretec.
The company offers a wireless vibration element whose vibration intensity far exceeds
that of the Zeitgeist 2 alone.
For further information, see section 7.9.1 (Settings / Bluetooth / Pillow).
6.3.2 Calendar
The settings and options of the calendar largely involve the same procedures as for
Notetaker and Alarm.
If you open the Calendar function in the main menu, you not only see the entry "NEW" to
make a new one, but also the list of existing calendar entries, with up to 20 possible
here.
If you select one of them with Top or Bottom SHORT, followed by Middle SHORT, its
settings will be output on the display and by voice.
Create new entry:
You can create a new calendar entry by selecting "NEW EVENT" with Middle LONG,
but first you have to switch it on. To do so, go to "Enabled" with Top or Bottom SHORT
and confirm with Middle SHORT.
You then enter the date and the clock time in the order Year, Month, Day, Hour, and
Minute.
Select the numerical value with Top or Bottom SHORT, moving forward each time with
Middle SHORT.
For a recurring time, set Repeat mode:
Either "Never" (i.e. only play entry once, do not repeat) or "Daily", "Weekly", "On
Working Days" (Monday To Friday), "Monthly", or "Annually" (e.g. as a reminder for
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If you select Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Annually here, you need to enter another
numerical value to specify after how many days/weeks/months/years the entry is to be
repeated.
To clarify: If you enter "Weekly" with the number 3, information retrieval will announce
"... every three weeks ..." for the relevant entry. This means that if the entry is set for
today, you will hear it today, then again after three weeks, six weeks, nine weeks, etc.
If you want to be reminded of something e.g. every Thursday, you select the next
coming Thursday as the first time and enter with Repeat mode the number 7 "Daily" or
the number 1 "Weekly". The entry will then be repeated in one week's time, i.e. the
Thursday after next and all following Thursdays.
After you have specified the time, the next step is the audio assignment. Here the
calendar entry can be announced either just with a repeated jingle as in the case of an
alarm or linked to a voice recording, which you then create (For further details of voice
recordings, see the following section "Notetaker", section 6.4). First you select the jingle;
see above under Alarm. You can then create a recording, exactly as described under
Notetaker.
If you do not want to add a voice memo, just confirm the recording option with Middle
SHORT, without creating a memo.
The Zeitgeist 2 then immediately returns to the home screen with an acoustic message
confirming the operation was successful.
Note 1: Calendar entries set in the past are invalid and will be discarded after an
acoustic error message to this effect is output.
Note 2: New calendar entries are sorted in ascending order of the date, possibly
diverging from existing entry numbers.
Note 3: Although it is possible to make different calendar entries at an identical time, this will
cause overlapping and sometimes result in confusing situations. The Zeitgeist 2 will then sound
as usual at the time set, but will only play one of the jingles selected (the one belonging to the
entry created first for this date). The other jingles will not be played. The voice memos recorded
will, however, be retained and played back one after the other, along with a message giving the
number of memos existing here. Middle SHORT is used to move forward to the next memo.
We however strongly recommend not assigning duplicate times when creating entries, but
always leaving a few minutes in between them.
Editing existing entries:
To do so, open an entry in the list of events and go through all settings mentioned
above, editing individual items as you wish. At the end of this process, the Zeitgeist 2 will
announce successful updating of the entry.
Deleting existing entries:
Once again, open an existing entry in the list of events, but change the very first setting
from "Entry enabled" to "Entry disabled". The voice output will also confirm this with
"Event deleted".
As regards sounding of the calendar entry incl. Snooze function, etc., see the relevant
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If a voice memo has also been created for the individual calendar entry, it will be played
back immediately if the jingle is interrupted with Middle SHORT. You can listen to it
again by pressing Middle SHORT.
6.4 Notetaker
The Zeitgeist 2 also features a dictation function that allows you to store audio
recordings.
It is normally used to record short voice messages reminding you of things you don't
want to forget.
The device can accommodate 20 such memos, with each being stored in the memory
plus the date and time.
Note: For voice recordings made with the Notetaker and Calendar function, a total of approx. 30
minutes is available for both functions together.
This is regardless of the number of recordings made here and there is no further restriction on
the length of each recording.
Should the memory run out while you are recording, the Zeitgeist 2 will stop the ongoing
recording with a message to this effect.
If the memory already has available capacity of less than 30 seconds PRIOR to a recording, the
device will not start recording, also outputting a message here. In both cases you should delete
existing recordings, whether in Notetaker or Calendar mode, so as to free up memory again.
You can record a voice memo either from the main menu or via quick access in the
home screen, using the button combination Middle+Bottom LONG.
If you call up the main menu here, you will first see the list of recordings already made,
in addition to the entry "NEW" for a new recording.
If you press Middle SHORT to play back an existing memo selected with Top or Bottom
SHORT, the associated date and clock time will be announced after playback of the
recording. You will also see this information on the display when playback starts.
A new recording starts after you select the entry "NEW". This is followed by an acoustic
message that the top button will start and stop recording and you can listen to the
recording made with the bottom button. A jingle is played to introduce and conclude the
ongoing recording (the jingles do not however form part of the recording). The blue LED
on the front of the device additionally flashes while recording is underway.
You can add something to the recording, by pressing Top SHORT again to start and
stop the additional recording. You can make as many additions to your recording as you
wish. If you want to replace the recording with another recording press Top LONG.
By pressing middle SHORT, the Zeitgeist 2 returns immediately to the main screen.
Note: The start of the re-recording is introduced by its own jingle and vibration.
To delete individual recordings, call up the list of memos with the main menu. The
Middle button SHORT would now play back the individual memo, but the Middle button
LONG can be used here to start the dialogue to delete recordings with an acoustic
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•Top SHORT ........To delete a memo and then move to the list of recordings
again
•Middle SHORT ...To cancel Delete and immediately return to the home screen
•Bottom SHORT .To play back the memo
Note: If RESET of the Zeitgeist 2 is performed, the recordings will not be deleted. This
only takes place with reset to the factory settings.
6.5 Lumitest
The light meter in the Zeitgeist 2 determines the brightness level of any light source, e.g.
the lighting in a room.
The sensor is located on the front of the device in the slight protrusion on the left below
the display.
Point the front of the Zeitgeist 2 directly towards a light source, making sure you do not
cover the sensor with your fingers.
The Lumitest features two modes: continuous measurement and a light notifier, which
functions according to a threshold value for the brightness level. The light notifier is
called up during continuous measurement.
You can start the Lumitest function either from the main menu or directly from the home
screen with quick access using Bottom LONG.
The measurement function will commence at once. The measured light intensity is
indicated acoustically by means of differing tone pitches: the brighter the light, the higher
the pitch will be.
If Top SHORT or Bottom SHORT is pressed, the current value measured in lux (the unit
for light) is output both by voice and shown on the display as a numerical value.
Independently of the operating state:
Combination Top+Bottom SHORT ............ To return to the home screen
Middle LONG .............................................. To return to the main menu
6.5.1 Light notifier
This function uses a jingle to indicate when a preselected brightness threshold has been
reached (two different jingles, depending on whether the level exceeds or falls short of
the preselected threshold).
You can, for example, ask for an indication in the morning as soon as sunlight enters
your bedroom.
Or you can learn whether the light in a room has been switched on or off or a control
light activated.
For correct measurement, all you need to do is point the Zeitgeist 2 directly at a light
source.
Middle SHORT is used during continuous measurement to access the function for
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Here the range of value in lux extends from "Disabled" (for switched off) through 1 to
80,000 lux, incl. appropriate increments, i.e. 10 is followed by 20 lux, 30,000 by 40,000
lux.
To scroll up or down, press Top SHORT or Bottom SHORT, and to confirm, Middle
SHORT.
The threshold value is then announced acoustically, and the display returns to the home
screen. An additional icon appears on the top left to show that the light notifier is
activated. The light notifier is now running in the background and will not sound until the
brightness level passes the threshold value (level exceeds or falls short of the
threshold).
The light notifier is switched off by calling up the function again, when the numerical
value for the threshold value should be set to "Disabled".
Examples of measured values:
•Dark room or nighttime outdoors ....................... single-digit lux values
•Weak lighting or shade ...................................... double-digit lux values
•Normally illuminated room,
sunlight on a cloudy day ..................................... three to four-digit lux values
•Strong lighting, e.g. directly under a
bright lamp or in direct sunlight ......................... four to five-digit lux values.
6.6 Compass
The Zeitgeist 2 features a built-in compass, which calibrates itself with movement of the
device.
This involves moving the device for example in a figure of eight ∞, with the measuring
accuracy increasing subject to sufficient motion. After calling up the compass, you
should therefore first improve the measuring accuracy before relying on the measured
results.
Then hold the device steady as usual to hear the points of the compass. When doing so,
pay attention to how you hold the device or how it is positioned, e.g. on a table:
identification of the points of the compass is always made in the longitudinal axis of the
Zeitgeist 2.
You will be informed of the compass point both via voice output and on the display, e.g.
NNO = north-north-east with the associated angle degrees.
The device does not immediately announce the compass point when you call up this
function, although it is already shown on the display.
In this operating state, known as Display north, the device will generate a special jingle
when you reach north while moving the device.
If you press Top SHORT or Middle SHORT, you will hear details of the current direction
including the angle degrees and accuracy.
You should, of course, not move the device during this announcement or the voice
output will no longer correspond to the constantly updated display.