Franklin Rex Pro User manual

User’s Guide
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- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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Contents
Introduction 5
REX PRO: the intelligent device . . . . . . . . 5
REX PRO on the go. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
REX PRO accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Started 7
Using the REX PRO card . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Understanding the status bar . . . . . . . . 9
Take a walk with the Setup Wizard. . . . . 9
Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Overview of the REX PRO modules . . . . . 13
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Memos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
To Do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Time Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Getting in Sync 17
The first steps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting what to synchronize. . . . . . . . . 17
Getting connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Synchronizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using the modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Key to the keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Editing with REX PRO . . . . . . . . . . .22
Using the Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing views (Daily, Weekly, Monthly).23
Using reminder alarms . . . . . . . . . . .23
Viewing events . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Editing your Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Changing views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Sorting cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Changing the telephone number display . .31
Editing your Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using To Do Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Checking off completed items . . . . . . .35
Creating To Do items . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Using Memos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Creating QuickNotes . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Using Time Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing cities and time zones. . . . . . .40
Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Understanding time zones and travel. . . .41
Using Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Caring for your REX PRO 45
Installing new batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Tips for removing the batteries . . . . . . .46
Resetting your REX PRO card . . . . . . .46
Product care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Tips and Tricks 49
Getting the most from your REX PRO card . 49
Choosing a Contact’s main phone number . . 49
One-click access to information . . . . . . . . 49
Memorable memos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Speeding up your REX PRO card. . . . . . . 50
Using the REX PRO features . . . . . . . . . 51
Using the Docking Station 53
Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting the Docking Station. . . . . . . . 54
Setting up your REX PRO card . . . . . . . . 54
Removing your REX PRO card. . . . . . . . 55
Index 61

Introduction 5
Chapter0Introduction
REX PRO: the
intelligent device Congratulations on your purchase of REX PRO! The REX PRO card
represents the next-generation in ultra-portable technology. REX
PRO stores thousands of names, numbers, appointments, notes and
to-do items in a credit card-size device. You can synchronize this
information with your personal organizer software by using either the
PC Card slot on your computer or the optional Docking Station. For
details on synchronizing, see “Getting connected” on page 18.
Your purchase of REX PRO includes TrueSync Desktop for REX
PRO, which is personal organizer software that allows you to create,
modify, synchronize, and view Calendar, Contacts, To Do, and
Memos files. To learn more about TrueSync Desktop, see the
TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO User’s Guide.
REX PRO on the
go REX PRO includes the revolutionary SuperKey® data entry system
so you can instantly enter or update information when you're away
from your PC. The SuperKey system is intelligent: it learns from you
and anticipates your actions. The more you use it, the faster and easier
it becomes to enter and update information.
Combining the SuperKey system with ultra-portable technology
creates a device that travels in your pocket or purse, contains your
entire address book and schedule, and can be updated in seconds.
Your REX PRO card can even alert you with an alarm when a
meeting or conference call is imminent. Concerned about security?
REX PRO’s password lock feature is designed to protect your data.
In addition, REX PRO includes state-of-the-art, power management
technology. Just two lithium watch batteries (included) provide
months of operation.
Reminder: REX PRO is designed to be light and compact to make it
easy to carry with you. However, REX PRO is an electronic
instrument and must be treated carefully, as you would treat any
electronic instrument or personal item such as eyeglasses. Bending
the case or striking the device against other objects can cause damage
to REX PRO.
In order to avoid damage to your REX PRO, please:

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 Do not carry REX PRO in your pocket: the device will break if you
sit on it, bend it, or crush it.
 Do not place REX PRO in your briefcase or handbag if the device
can slide around and strike other objects.
 Do not bend, flex, or drop the REX PRO case or allow other
objects to press on the display screen.
 Keep the device away from water or harsh chemicals (see the care
instructions).
 Please note that Franklin’s limited warranty expressly excludes
damage to REX PRO caused by accident or misuse.
REX PRO
accessories If your computer does not have a PC card slot, or if you are running
Windows NT 4.0, you will need to use a Docking Station for
synchronization. For more informationabout the Docking Station and
related products, visit the Franklin Web site at www.franklin.com/rex.
For more
information This User’s Guide explains everything you need to know about using
the REX PRO card and the Docking Station. The TrueSync Desktop
for REX PRO User’s Guide and online help system explain how to
use the desktop software that accompanies your REX PRO card.
In addition to the printed and online documentation, you can use the
following resources for additional help.
Online Technical Support
For free, 24-hour technical support, visit the REX Web site at
www.franklin.com/CustomerSupport.html.
Starfish Web Site
Visit the Starfish Web site at www.starfish.com for information about
the latest Starfish products.
Telephone Technical Support
If you need additional technical support, call 609-386-8997 between
8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday.

Getting Started 7
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Chapter1Getting Started
Using the REX
PRO card This chapter guides you through a tour of your REX PRO card’s
special features. You will also want to read these chapters: “Caring
for your REX PRO Card,” to learn how to make sure that your REX
PRO stays in good condition, and “Tips and Tricks,” which suggests
ways for getting the most from your REX PRO.
For details on using your Docking Station, see Chapter 5.
Turn on the REX PRO card
To turn on the REX PRO card, press any of the six control keys.
To turn off the REX PRO card, hold down the Home key (see below)
for a few seconds at the Home screen.
Using the keys Your REX PRO card has six keys that let you select and view
information. The basic uses for each key are described in the table
Hold down the
Home key to
turn offthe REX
PROcard.

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below. In addition, when you are entering data, each key may have
additional functions.
Icon Name Description
Home Press the Home key to return to the Home
screen from any other screen. When you are in
Editmode, use the Home key to undo your last
action. Press the Home key for a few seconds
at the Home screen to turn off the REX PRO
card.
View Press the View key to see a menu of current
options. In the Calendar, for example, you can
choose from Daily, Weekly, and Monthly
views.
Edit Press the Edit key to move into and out of Edit
mode.
Select Press the Select key to choose an option, just
like the Enter key on your computer. For
example, in the Monthly Calendar view, it
selects a date.
Up/Left
Down/Right
Press the Up and Down keys to scroll or move
the highlight through a list or screen. On the
Home screen, they move through the modules
to highlight a selection. In Edit mode, you can
use these keys to move from one letter or
number to another.

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Understanding the
status bar The status bar at the bottom of your REX PRO card displays labeled
icons that tell you which functions you can perform from that view.
Take a walk with
the Setup Wizard When you first turn on your REX PRO card, the REX PRO Setup
Wizard will help you get up and running.
The second Wizard screen lets you select your profile. Your selection
determines your options when creating Calendar events and To Do
items. For example, if you select the Business Professional profile,
your Calendar list will include an Off-Site option.
You can change your profile later in the TrueSync Desktop software,
and you can also customize these lists. For details, refer to the
TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO’s User Guide.
Here, the Status bar
icons tell you to use the
Up or Down key onthe
REX PRO card to return
to the previous screen,
or to move forward; use
theEditkeyifyouwantto
change your profile.
PresstheDown key
on the REX PRO
card to continue.
Press the Select key to
enter yourchoice. Ifyou
want to return to the
previous screen, press
the Home key.

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The third Wizard screen shows your profile selection.
Now you need to enter your first name. Use the Up or Down key on
the REX PRO card to select the letters of your name. To scroll
quickly, hold down the Up or Down key.
After you have highlighted a choice, press the Select key. If you want
to enter any numbers, press the View key. To return to letters, press
the View key again. If you make an error, move the highlight to the
Erase section. Press the Home key if you want to return to the
previous screen.
Next, enter your last name. Use the same keys as described above.
Use the Edit key if
you want to
change your
profile.
When your first
name is spelled
correctly, pressthe
Edit key.
When your last
name is spelled
correctly, press the
Edit key.

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Now you can view the results of your entries. If everything appears
correct, press the Down key. To change something, press the Up key
to move back to the previous screen, or press the Edit key.
The next task is to customize the time zone setting. Use the Up or
Down key to select a city in your time zone. You can return to the
previous screen by pressing the Home key. Press the Select key to
enter your choice.
REX PRO also needs to know the date. Use the Up or Down key to
select the month, and then press the Select key. The highlight will
then move to the date. Use the Up or Down key to select the date, and
then press the Select key. Follow this same process to enter the year.
Wheneverything’s justthe
wayyou want it, press the
Down key.
Press the Select key
to continue with the
Wizard.
Press the Select key
after you have
completed the date
entry.

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After you have entered the year, select the time.
The next screen shows your settings. To accept them and continue,
press the Down key. To make changes, press the Edit or Up key.
Congratulations! You have given your REX PRO card all the
information that it needs to be in sync with you. Press the Select key,
and you can start using your REX PRO.
After you have
entered the time,
press the Select key.
If you need to make
changes, pressthe Editor
Up key.
When you have
finished, press the
Select key. If you want
to make changes,
press the Up key.

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Home The Home screen shows the different modules in your REX PRO:
Calendar, Contacts, To Do List, Memos, Time Zones, and
Preferences. The time in the Status Bar reflects the active time. See
the Time Zones section below for details.
Use the Up and Down keys to highlight the module that you want,
and then press the Select key.
Press the View key at the Home screen to check the Owner
Information. The Owner Information will reflect the choices you
made in the Setup Wizard. You can change your identification
information in TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO. For details, see the
TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO User’s Guide. Press Home to return
to the Home screen.
Overview of the
REX PRO
modules
The REX PRO modules include Calendar, Contacts, To Do List,
Memos, Time Zones, and Preferences. These modules are described
below. For more details on each module, and information on how to
synchronize your REX PRO card with your desktop application, see
“Getting in Sync.”
Use the Home screen
to select the different
modules, or to change
or view your
preferences ortime.
You can add your
address and phone
number in your REX
PROcardbyentering
it in TrueSync
Desktop for REX
PRO, and then
synchronizing.

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Calendar Use the Calendar to view, modify, or add to your schedule.
Contacts Use the Contacts module to check, modify, or add to your Contacts.
Memos Use the Memos module to read your notes. You can also create
QuickNotes, and even append to them.
The Daily Viewlists all
ofthatday’sscheduled
events.
The Contact Index View
shows the first line ofdata
for multiple contact
entries.
The Memo IndexView
shows thetitle ofmultiple
memos.

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To Do Use the To Do module to recall, modify, add to, or check off your To
Do List items. The two-way synchronization feature in TrueSync
Desktop lets you synchronize from your REX PRO card to your
desktop application, automatically updating your To Do lists.
Time Zones Use the Time Zones module for staying on time when you are
traveling, keeping track of eventsin other parts of the world, and even
setting a daily alarm.
Preferences Use the Preferences module to change options such as the key clicks,
date display format, and alarm sounds.
The To Do IndexView
shows the status of
multiple To Do items.
The Time Zones
Dual-Clock View
means you can stay
onschedule,whether
you’re traveling or at
home.
The Preferences View
allows changes to the time
display format and other
customizable options.

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Getting in Sync 17
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Chapter2Getting in Sync
The first steps The steps for “getting in sync” are simple: get set up, get connected,
and get synchronized!
In this chapter, you will learn how to (1) use your desktop application
to set up the files that you want to synchronize, (2) connect your REX
PRO card with your computer, and (3) synchronize. You will also
discover more about the features in each module.
Selecting what to
synchronize To select the data that you want to synchronize, you will need to
install the TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO and complete the
TrueSync Install and Setup Wizards.
If you already have Sidekick 98, TrueSync Information Manager,
and/or TrueSync Plus for REX on your system, please refer to the
separate procedure described in the section, “Using Sidekick 98,
TrueSync Information Manager, or TrueSync Plus for REX.”
For full details on installation, configuring, and synchronizing, refer
to the TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO User’s Guide. The steps below
will get you started:
1 Install the TrueSync Desktop.
2 Click Start | TrueSync Desktop. The Setup Wizard will guide you
through the steps needed for the initial setup. Click the Help button
in any of the screens for which you need more details.
3 Now you need to specify which files you want to synchronize.
Click the TrueSync icon on the Deskpad, and follow the directions
on the TrueSync Setup Wizard screens to select the data to be
synchronized, and to choose the file mappings. Refer to the chapter
on synchronization in the TrueSync Desktop for REX PRO User’s
Guide for details on this process.

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Using Sidekick 98, TrueSync Information Manager, or TrueSync
Plus for REX
If you are a Sidekick 98 or TrueSync Plus for REX user, TrueSync
Desktop for REX PRO automatically updates your synchronization
files. If you are a TrueSync Information Manager user, the installation
process upgrades TrueSync Information Manager to TrueSync
Desktop for REX PRO.
Follow these steps to complete the installation and setup process:
1 Install the TrueSync Desktop.
2 Start Sidekick 98 or TrueSync Plus for REX. If you were using
TrueSync Information Manager, the install process upgraded
TrueSync Information Manager to TrueSync Desktop. Start
TrueSync Desktop, and configure it as described below.
3 Depending on your desktop application:
 Sidekick 98 users: click Tools | Synchronize | TrueSync on the
Sidekick 98 menu. Click the REX PRO icon, and click
Configure. Follow the directions on the TrueSync Setup Wizard
screens to select the data to be synchronized and choose the file
mappings. Click the Help button in any screen for which you
need more information.
 TrueSync Plus for REX users: after the installation process is
complete, click Client | Add Device on the TrueSync Plus for
REX menu bar to add the REX PRO device.
 TrueSync Desktop (upgraded from TrueSync Information
Manager) users: Click the TrueSync icon on the Deskpad, and
follow the directions on the TrueSync Setup Wizard screens to
select the data to be synchronized and choose the file mappings.
Getting
connected You can synchronize with either a PC Card slot or the Docking
Station.
To connect using a PC Card slot:
1 Slide the REX PRO card into a PC Card slot on your computer.

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2 You should hear a connection tone, or see a PC Card icon on the
Windows taskbar.
3 To remove the card, press the Eject button on the PC card slot.
Depending on your system, you may also be able to remove the
REX PRO card by right-clicking the PC card icon on the Taskbar,
choosing the REX PRO card from the list, and clicking Eject.
To connect using the Docking Station:
If your computer does not have a Type II PC card slot, you will need
to connect the Docking Station to a serial communications (COM)
port on your computer. The procedure is outlined below. For more
details, refer to Chapter 5.
1 Connect your Docking Station to a serial communications (COM)
port on your computer.
2 With its screen facing you, align the REX PRO card with the card
slot in the Docking Station and carefully slide the REX PRO card
into the slot until you hear the connection tone. Do not force the
Slide inthe
card carefully.
NOTE You can enable or disable the tone and icon using the
PC card icon in the Windows Control Panel.

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REX PRO card into the slot. When the REX PRO card is inserted
correctly, Ready will appear on the REX PRO screen.
 To remove the card, press the Eject button beneath the card slot.
Synchronizing Now that you have set up your files and connected your REX PRO
card, you are ready to synchronize. Make sure that your REX PRO
card is in your PC Card slot or Docking Station.
To synchronize without starting TrueSync Desktop:
 Right-click the TrueSync icon in the Windows taskbar, and choose
Synchronize from the shortcut menu.
To synchronize from the TrueSync Desktop:
 Click the TrueSync icon on the Deskpad.
If you have a password enabled on your REX PRO card, you will
need to click the five-key password combination, and click OK to
start the synchronization process. For details on setting your
password, see “Using Preferences” on page 41.
Do not remove your REX PRO card from your PC Card slot or
Docking Station until synchronization is complete.
Please note the following guidelines:
 After you finish synchronizing, remove the REX PRO card from
the Docking Station. Leaving the REX PRO card in the Docking
Station decreases battery life.
 If you have an alarm set to go off at a certain time, do not place the
REX PRO card in the Docking Station or PC card slot during that
Slide in the card,
and listen for the
connection tone.