Fossil WRIST PDA User manual

USER GUIDE

Copyright
Copyright © 2003–2004 Fossil, Inc. All rights reserved. Wrist PDA is a trademark of Fossil, Inc. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective owners.
Disclaimer and limitation of liability
Fossil, Inc., and its suppliers assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this guide. Fossil, Inc., and its
suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of this device; nor do they
assume any responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be
sure to make backup copies of all important data to protect against data loss.

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Contents
About This Guide 7
1 Introduction to the Wrist PDA Watch 9
Wrist PDA components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recharging the watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Displaying the time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Switching to PDA mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Understanding application interface elements . . . . . . . .16
Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Edit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Using the Command toolbar and letters. . . . . . . . . . .18
Displaying tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
2 Writing on the Screen 21
Using the onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the handwriting software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Learning to write characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General Guidelines for Jot Writing. . . . . . . . . . . .23
Jot tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Writing letters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Writing numbers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Writing accent marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Jot Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Selecting and editing text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Using ShortCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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3 Managing Applications 31
Using the Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Grouping applications by category . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Customizing the Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Getting information about an application . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installing add-on applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4 Working with Applications 39
Using Date Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Scheduling events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adding Address Book information to an event . . . . . . . 46
Using the alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Date Book view . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Spotting event conflicts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Changing the Date Book display . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using To Do List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Creating tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Changing priorities and due dates . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing To Do List display settings . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adding and using Address Book entries . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing the Address Book display. . . . . . . . . . . 64
Adding custom fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Memo Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Creating memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reviewing memos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Using Calculator buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
5 Performing Common Tasks 71
Grouping records into categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Finding text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Attaching notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Deleting records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Purging records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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6 Using Security 77
Marking records as private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Masking and hiding private records . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Displaying private records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Assigning and editing passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Locking your watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
7 Customizing Your Watch 81
Choosing a watch face . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Choosing fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Setting Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Connection Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Date & Time Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Digitizer Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Formats Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
General Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Owner Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
ShortCut Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Wrist PDA Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
8 Beaming Information 91
Beaming a business card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Creating a business card for beaming . . . . . . . . . .91
Beaming a record or category . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Beaming an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Receiving beamed information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
9 Synchronizing With Your Computer 95
Using Palm Desktop software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Transferring data from another Palm OS device . . . . . . .96
Installing the Wrist PDA software . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Performing cable HotSync operations . . . . . . . . . . 100
Selecting HotSync setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Customizing HotSync application settings . . . . . . . . . 103

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IR HotSync operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Preparing your computer for infrared communication . . . 105
Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication . 106
Performing an IR HotSync operation . . . . . . . . . 107
Importing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Using File Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
10 Maintaining Your Wrist PDA 111
Resetting your watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Performing a soft reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Performing a hard reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Calibrating the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Removing Palm Desktop software . . . . . . . . . . . 113
11 Frequently Asked Questions 115
General Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Where can I find my Wrist PDA’s warranty? . . . . . . . 115
Is my Wrist PDA waterproof or water-resistant? . . . . . 115
Where do I write Jot text on my Wrist PDA? . . . . . . 115
Can my Wrist PDA use infrared for “beaming”
with another Palm device? . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Battery Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
How long does the battery last on my Wrist PDA? . . . . 116
Can I lose my data if the screen goes blank from not charging
the battery? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
How can I maximize the battery life? . . . . . . . . . 116
Operating Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
I do not see anything on the Wrist PDA screen. . . . . . 117
My watch is not responding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
How do I open the software keyboard? . . . . . . . . 117
The software keyboard beeps, but does not display. . . . 117
I cannot get beaming to work with another Palm OS device. 118
I tried to perform a HotSync operation, but nothing happens. 118

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About This Guide
Welcome! This guide describes all you need to know about using
your Wrist PDATM watch and the applications that come with it.
Before using your watch as a personal digital assistant (PDA), you
may want to look at the first two chapters of this guide to learn about
its basic features and how to write on the screen using the built-in
handwriting software. Then see chapter 4 for details on using the
main applications: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo
Pad.
After you become familiar with your watch’s basic features, you can
use this guide as a reference for less common tasks, and also as a
source of information if you have problems operating the watch.
NOTE: To set up your Wrist PDA, follow the instructions in the
Getting Started booklet.

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1
Introduction to the
Wrist PDA Watch
To start using your Wrist PDA, familiarize yourself with the basic
features described in this chapter. You will learn how to:
• Identify and use the watch’s components
• Display the time
• Switch to PDA mode when the time is displayed
• Recharge your Wrist PDA when its power starts getting low

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Wrist PDA components
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Wrist PDA components
Main components
•Screen. View the applications and data stored in your watch.
It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus.
– Write letters and numbers on the screen using the built-in
Jot®handwriting software (see page 22).
– Activate the backlight by pressing and holding Back (see
page 11).
•Stylus. Remove the stylus from the wristband and use it as a
selection tool (like a mouse) or to write text and numbers on
the screen (see page 12).
•IR port. Use infrared technology to exchange data with other
Wrist PDA watches and Palm devices (see page 91).
Stylus (built into wristband)
Infrared (IR) port
Screen

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Control buttons
•Rocker Up and Rocker Down. Pivot the Rocker to scroll to
the next or previous item or line on the screen.
•Rocker Enter. Press the Rocker inward (toward the watch)
to open the currently highlighted application or menu item.
When the Wrist PDA displays the time, press Rocker Enter
to return to PDA mode.
•Page Up and Page Down. Press to view text and graphics
that extend beyond the area of the watch screen. Lets you
scroll up or down by moving one screen at a time.
•Back. Press to return to the previous screen or to exit the
current application and return to the Launcher. (Press Back
repeatedly to display the Launcher categories All, Main, and
System.) Press and hold Back to turn on the backlight.
•Reset. Press to reset the watch (see page 111). Under
normal circumstances, you should not have to reset the
watch.
Page Down
Back
Rocker Enter
Page Up
Rocker Down
Rocker Up
Reset

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Stylus
The stylus is stored in the buckle as shown below:
Your stylus is designed to unfold in 45 degree increments. Try all the
positions to find the one that is most comfortable for you.
•Straight position. Hold the stylus like a pen or pencil.
•Angled positions. Hold the metal part of the stylus with your
thumb and index fingers for a comfortable, stable, writing
position.
•Tapping. Tap with the stylus to select items on the screen, or
to position the cursor in text.
If you are having trouble selecting an object, such as a button,
slider, or check box, try tapping and holding the stylus on the
object.
•Selecting. To select a section of text, press and hold the
stylus in place until the watch “chirps.” Then drag the stylus to
the right along the section of text you want to select. This
highlights or selects the text.

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Recharging the watch
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IMPORTANT: Do not use a pen, pencil, or any other sharp
object to write on the screen. A spare stylus is included with the
watch. If you misplace your stylus, visit www.fossil.com for
information on getting a replacement.
If you have difficulty accurately selecting items on the screen, you
may need to calibrate the screen (see page 112).
USB cable
The USB cable lets you recharge the watch and synchronize
information between your Wrist PDA and the Palm Desktop software
using HotSync technology. Connect the USB cable to the USB port
on the side of the watch when recharging (see page 13) or to
perform a HotSync operation (see page 95).
Recharging the watch
A battery level indicator appears on the
Launcher screen:
To avoid losing data, always recharge
your watch before the power runs out
completely.
NOTE: If the watch ever fully discharges and you lose data, you
can get back any previously synchronized data by synchronizing
the watch and Palm Desktop software (see page 95). To reduce
the risk of data loss, synchronize your watch and your computer
often.
Battery level
indicator

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Recharging the watch
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To recharge the watch:
1. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
2. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet.
3. Plug the power cable into the connector on the USB cable.
4. Open the USB port cover on the side of the watch and plug the USB
cable into the USB port on the side of the watch.
5. Let the watch charge for several hours or overnight to recharge the
battery fully.
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Displaying the time
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Displaying the time
Your Wrist PDA watch automatically displays the time after a brief
period of inactivity (when you have not used the stylus or pressed
any of the buttons). You can select the specific period of time after
which the watch face appears, ranging from 30 seconds to two
minutes (see page 81).
NOTE: For ease of viewing in dark conditions, turn on the
backlight. Press and hold Back until the light activates.
See these sections for details:
• To set the date and time, see page 84
• To select a different watch face style, see page 81
You can also install third-party applications for displaying the time,
but they will not automatically run like the built-in watch feature. See
page 35 for details on installing add-on applications.
Switching to PDA mode
When the watch face is displayed, you can switch to PDA mode by
pressing and holding Rocker Enter on the right side of the watch.
NOTE: You can set how long you have to hold Rocker Enter to
switch to PDA mode (see page 88).
Press to activate PDA mode

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Understanding application interface elements
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Understanding application interface elements
Wrist PDA applications include these interface
elements:
•Lists that display your choices. Tap the
triangle next to the list to display your
choices, and then tap an item in the list to
select it.
•Text areas and screens in which you can
enter information.
•Scroll bars to move through multi-page
screens.
– To scroll through pages, tap and hold
down the scroll bar slider.
– To move one line at a time, tap the
scroll bar arrow at the top or bottom.
– To scroll to the previous or next page,
tap the scroll bar just above or below
the slider. Or press Page Up and Page
Down.
•Menu bars that contain commands
specific to an application. Tap the
application’s tab in the top-left corner of
the screen to open the menu bar (not
all applications have a menu bar).
•Check boxes that indicate the state of
the corresponding option. A check
mark indicates the option is active. If a
check box is empty, tapping it inserts a
check mark. If a check box is checked,
tapping it removes the check mark.
•Command buttons that initiate a
command when tapped. Command
buttons appear in dialog boxes and at
the bottom of application screens.
Tap here to open
category list
Text are a
Check
box
Tap here to open
menu bar
Command button

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Using menus
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Using menus
The easy to use menus work the same way in all the applications on
your watch. The menus and commands, however, differ based on
the application and the area of the application in which you are
working. For example, in Memo Pad, the Memo List screen and the
Memo screen display different menus.
NOTE: Calculator does not have menus.
To select a menu command:
1. Tap the tab in the top-left corner of the screen to open the menu bar.
2. Do one of the following:
• Tap the menus on the menu bar to move between menus,
and then tap the desired command.
• Press Page Up or Down to move between menus on the
menu bar and Rocker Up or Down to move between items
within a specific menu. Press Rocker Enter to run the
selected command.
Using the Edit menu
The Edit menu is available from any screen where you enter or edit
text. The commands that appear vary based on the application you
are using. As a general rule, the Edit menu commands affect
selected text.
Tap this tab Menu bar

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To use the Edit menu:
1. Tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar.
2. Tap the Edit menu and choose from these commands:
•Undo reverses the last action.
•Cut removes a selection from its current location to memory.
You can then paste the text into another area of the current
application or into a different application.
•Copy copies a selection and moves it to memory. You can
paste the selection into another area of the current
application or into a different application.
•Paste inserts a selection from memory into an area you
select. Paste produces no result if you have not first used the
Cut or Copy commands.
•Select All selects all the text in the current record or screen.
•Keyboard opens the onscreen keyboard. Tap Done to close
the keyboard.
•Graffiti2 Help opens the Jot character stroke screen.
Using the Command toolbar and letters
The Command stroke lets you access the Command toolbar and
enter Command letters for most menu commands.
The Command toolbar is similar to the toolbars available in many
computer programs. It offers alternative access to selected menu
commands and other functions.
The Command letters are similar to keyboard shortcuts used to
execute commands on computers. Command letters are listed
beside the menu commands. Some menu commands do not have a
Command letter.
NOTE: To use the Command stroke, menus must be closed.

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To use the Command toolbar and letters:
1. Draw a diagonal line from the lower-left to top-right (called the
Command stroke) to display the Command toolbar. The Command
toolbar appears for about 4 seconds.
2. Do one of the following:
• Tap the desired command’s icon.
• Write the command’s letter. Command letters are listed
beside the menu commands. For example, to choose Select
All in the Edit menu, write the letter S.
NOTE: If you wait more than 3 seconds to draw the Command
letter, you need to redraw the Command stroke to redisplay the
Command toolbar.
The icons on the Command toolbar vary based on the application
and the area of the application in which you are working. However,
these icons are always available:
Keyboard. Tap this icon to access the onscreen keyboard (see
page 21 for details on using the keyboard).
Find. Tap this icon to access the Find dialog box (see page 73
for details on Find).
Menus. Tap this icon to open the menu bar (see page 17 for
details on menus).
Command stroke
Command toolbar

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Displaying tips
Many of the dialog boxes on your watch contain a Tip icon in the
top-right corner. Tips anticipate questions you may have and provide
shortcuts for using the dialog box or other useful information.
To display a tip:
1. Tap Tips.
2. Tap Done after reading the tip.
Tips icon