IBM Simon User manual

Part Number: 82G2557
Printed in U.S.A.

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Contents
Safety lnformatlon
Safely Using Simon
Radio Waves
Radio Frequency Energy
Construction Areas
Other Explosive Atmospheres
Care of Simon
lntroducing Simon
Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Removing the Battery
lnformation About the Battery Pack
lnstalling the Battery
Turning Simon On and Otf
LCD Contrast Adjustment
Using Your Touch Sensitive Screen
HowSimonWorks .....11
Using the Buttons
Practicing with Simon
What To Do Next
SimonFeatures ......17
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911 ..18
Answer with Any Key . . 18
Area Code
Answer Automatically
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CallTimers
Clear
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Last 10
Mark to Dial
Menu
Mute
One Minute Beep
Phone Pager
Phone Power
Phone Settings
Quick Dial
Redial
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Retry Automatically
Ringer ToneAy'olume
Roaming Preference
Save Number
Send
Set Up Special Code
Speaker Volume
Status Monitor
Vox (Voice Activated Transmitter)
Emergency Dialing
Phone Settings
Last 10 Phone Use
Quick Dial
Phone Pager
Setting Up Roaming
Settlng Phone Timers
NAM Programming
Mobile Office
Address Book
New Entry
Using the Index
Using an Entry
Search
Additional Address Books
Calculator
Calendar
New Entry
settinganAtarm . . . : . . : . : . : . . .
Repeating Meetings
Changing Dates and Using the 3-Month View
Using an Entry
Going Directly to the To Do List
Fax
Managing Faxes
Setting Up the Fax Feature
Receiving Faxes
Viewing and Working r',.rth Faxes
Creating a Nerv Fax
Sending Faxes
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Llemory Ltanagemenl
Workrng wrth Files
Prepare, Back Up, and Restore
Mail
Setting Up Mail
Creating Mail
How to Erase Unwanted Messages
Note Pad
Creating a New Note
Working with Notes
Password
Creating a Password
Locking Simon
Dialing 911 when Locked
Unlocking Simon
Changing the Password
Removing the Password
Sketch Pad
Working with Sketches
Erasing All Sketches
System
The Suspend Timeout
Adjusting Screen Settings
Adjusting Sound Settings
Running Diagnostics
Making a New Entry
Working with To Do ltems
Working with Done ltems
Using Keyboards
The Standard Keyboard
The PredictaKey Keyboard
Numeric Keypad
Type Size
Optional Features
PCMCIA Card Slot
lnput and Output Connector
Solving Problems
Disposal of Simon
Appendix A. Simon Specifications
Appendix B. How to send calendar notices
in an electronic message
Sending Meeting Notices
Receivlng Meeting Notices
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Trademarks
Copyrights
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Working with a Message
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Notices
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Appendix D. Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Statement
lndex
Yo, no* have total personal communications -
including your cellular phone - in one small,
hand-held, mobile device. Simon-' has everything
you need: cellular phone, fax, E-mail, pager,
paperless notepad, address book, calendar, and
calculator. And it's wireless! So it works where you
work, goes where you go.
Simon's design lets you go from function to function
smoothly, using the graphic symbols on the buttons
and the messages on the display.
Buftons are the areas on the screen that you touch
to start the features.
Simon has complete built-in help. Each time you
need more information about a feature, just press
at the bottom of the screen.
Before you start using Simon, be sure to read
"lntroducing Simon" on page 4 and "Getting Started"
on page 5, for useful information to help you get
started. You may find it especially valuable to go
through the tutorial, "Practicing with Simon" on
page 13.
Before you continue, please take a few minutes to
complete the Registration card. Return it to the
address shown on the card.
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Safety lnformation
lmportant!
To prevent harm to you and damage to your
equipment, read this section carefully. Some or
all of these conditions might apply to your
vehicle or the place where you use your Simon.
Safely Using Simon
Because Simon has cellular telephone features, you
should know how to use cellular telephones safely.
Although you can use Simon in a vehicle, do not
operate Simon while you are driving. Drive your
vehicle safely out of moving traffic, stop the vehicle.
and then use your Simon.
lmportant!
lf you open up Simon you will cancel your
warranty.
Radio Waves
Cellular phones send out radio waves. These
waves might interfere with the proper functioning of
electronic control systems, such as electronic
fuel-injection systems, electronic cruise-control
systems, and particularly, electronic antiskid braking
systems.
lf your vehicle has any of the above systems. take
your vehicle to an authorized mechanic who is
trained in this type of system testing and ha,,,e ,-o-.
vehicle tested. The mecha.,c s-3- : -2-<s s--3
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re . n''ii's recommended by the FCC. However, take
the following precautions to avoid exposure to
additional radio frequency energy.
. While Simon is on, do not hold it with the
antenna contacting any exposed parts of your
body, especially your eyes or face.
. Hold Simon as you hold the handset of a
standard telephone. The antenna should be
above your shoulder. Speak directly into the
microphone.
Construction Areas
lf you are in a construction area, obey signs
concerning mobile-radio or phone transmission. lf
mobile-radio transmission is prohibited, turn phone
power off. See "Phone Power" on page 21 .
Turn phone power off if you are near blasting caps
or if you are in an explosive atmosphere. Under
some conditions, cellular phones (both incoming and
outgoing calls) can interfere with blasting operations.
When you are out of the construction area, you can
turn phone power on for your Simon.
Other Explosive Atmospheres
DO NOT USE Simon in mines, grain elevators,
natural gas fields, or other explosive atmospheres.
Care of Simon
The following items will help prevent problems with
your Simon.
. Don't get Simon wet.
. Keep Simon clean.
To clean the screen, turn Simon off. Breathe
on the screen and wipe it with a soft clean
cloth. To clean stubborn spots, moisten your
cloth with isopropyl or ethyl alcohol.
Note: Do not use waler, ketone, or aromatic
solvents.
. Keep the microphone hole clear.
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lntroducing Simon
Trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card
lnternational Association.
User's Guide
Getting Started
This section shows you how to install and charge
the battery to turn on Simon, then directs you to
more information, depending on how you are using
Simon. You may find it especially valuable to go
through the tutorial, "Practicing with Simon" on
page 13.
Charging the Battery
To charge the battery for the first time:
1. Place Simon, with the battery attached, in the
battery charger.
It needs to charge for 14-1 6 hours to condition
the battery. fihis applies only to a battery's
first charge. lt takes about 90 minutes to
recharge a battery.) You will see a flashing
amber light for about two seconds and then a
solld amber light (marked with the number 2)
indicating the battery is charging. lf the amber
light keeps flashing and you know your battery
is hot or cold, just wait. Otherwise, try taking it
out and putting it back in. lf the light doesn't
stop flashing, contact your service
representative.
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Before you use Simon for the first time, you
must fully charge the battery for 14-16 hours.
This conditions the main battery so it will work
correctly and also charges the backup battery to
prevent data loss.
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2. When the amber light changes to green, the
battery is ready to use.
3. Remove Simon from the charger.
To charge the battery after the first time, place
Simon with the battery attached, or place only the
battery, into the charger. After about an hour and a
half, the amber light (number 2) will change to
green. Remove Simon or the battery from the
charger.
You can use Simon while it charges. However. if
you use it continuouslywhile it charges, the battery,
might not receive full charge before the charge
time-out of 90 minutes occurs.
Removing the Battery
lmportant!
Turn off the phone and Simon before you
remove the battery. Otherwise, there is a good
chance that you will need to reset your Simon,
and a slight chance that you could damage your
phone. (See "Solving Problems" on page 73)
Check the phone power (amber) LED. lf it's on,
go to the phone screen and touch the Phone
Power button.
Slide the OniOff (Resume/Suspend) switch to
turn Simon off. The green LED is off.
Push down on the battery release latch and
slide the battery off.
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follow the recommended battery
cnarging practices, losing data should not be a
problem. For Iurther protection against data
loss, see "Filer'' on page 48.
lnformation About the Battery Pack
. The new battery pack has no power. fo
charge the battery pack follow the instructions
"Charging the Battery" on page 5.
. The rechargeable battery contains nickel
cadmium cells. Local laws or regulatlons may
require special disposal or recycling. Please
dispose of your batteries appropriately.
. You should only use Simon battery chargers to
charge Simon's batteries. Other chargers might
damage your battery.
. lf the battery does not charge properly, check
the contacts. Dift on the charger or battery
contacts can prevent proper charging.
Using Simon within 10 to 40" C (50 to 104' F).
will prolong your battery's life.
Do not recharge fully charged batteries to "top
off" the battery. lt can shorten battery life.
lf you store the battery at high temperatures (for
example, in the car on a hot day), allow a few
minutes for the battery to cool down before
using it. Similarly, if you store the battery in a
very cold place, allow it to warm up for a few
minutes before using it.
The battery contains protection devices that
might activate if the battery is overcharged, or if
the battery terminals are accidentally shofted.
lf the battery does not work, allow it to cool
down and then try again.
Store batteries in a cool and dry place,
whenever possible, to maximize battery life. Do
not use the battery if it gets wet.
Discharge batteries before storing them.
You must recharge the battery after long
periods of storage. Depending on the time in
storage, it may need up to four complete
charge/discharge cycles for full capacity.
Do not use the battery in explosive
environments (mines, grain elevators, gas
fields).
Keep the battery away from loose metal (keys,
coins) which can short the battery.
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lnstalling the Battery
To install the battery:
1. Turn Simon over with the screen facing down.
2. Align the battery notches with the notches on
Simon. The top of the battery should be even
with the bottom of the arrows, and the battery
should lie flat on Simon.
3. Slide the battery forward until you hear a slight
click.
Tuming Simon On and Off
Orce youve clrarged the battery. your Simon is
ready to use. This would be a good time to put
Simon in the protective case. The case, in addition
to giving protection, is also a good place to keep
your stylus when you're not using it. To turn Simon
on or off, slide the On/Off (Resume/Suspend) switch
up and then release it. When you turn Simon ',off,,,
you are really suspending Simon. The screen goes
blank and uses a lot less energy from the battery.
However, Simon is not completely off. you will not
lose your data when you suspend (turn off) Simon.
lf you don't use Simon for five minutes, it
automatically suspends (turns off). (you may
increase this time to 10 or 1S minutes using the
System feature from the Mobile Office screen.)
When you are ready to use Simon again, check the
green On/Resume LED. lf it,s on, just touch the
screen anywhere to continue. Otherwise, slide the
Resume/Suspend (On/Off) switch. The screen
where you were working previously will appear.
To save battery power, the backlight on the screen
goes off after one minute if you don,t touch the
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screen. Just touch the screen anywhere to turn the
backlight back on. You can use the System feature
from the Mobile Office screen to increase the time
that the backlight will stay on before it turns off.
Keep in mind, though, that increasing this time can
decrease the length of time that your battery will
last.
LCD Contrast Adjustment
Simon's LCD screen contrast may change when it
gets hot or cold. lf this happens, you can adjust
your LCD contrast. There are two methods for
adjusting screen contrast. You can touch the
System icon on the Mobile Office screen, select
Screen Settings, and move the slider. Or, you can
press and hold both volume buttons on the side of
Simon, then release and press one button at a time.
Press and release the volume-up button to increase
the contrast, or the volume-down button to decrease
the contrast. After you adjust contrast with this
method, wait a few seconds before continuing to
work with Simon.
Using Your Touch Sensitive Screen
Simon has a touch-sensitive screen. To enter
numbers and letters, to select buttons, or to change
screens, touch the desired feature (number, letter,
button, or screen).
You can touch a leature using either the stylus that
came with this product or your finger. The stylus
has a plastic tip on one end for using on the screen.
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The other end has a cap covering a ball point pen.
Do not use the ball point pen tip to touch the
screen. (From here on, the term stylus, can also
mean your finger.) You can slide the stylus across
the screen until the button you want highlights.
Then lift the stylus to select that feature.
Tip: Keep in mind that you activate features when
you release the button, not when you first touch it.
Also, touching harder will not make it work better.
How Simon Works
Your Simon is a cellular phone with personal
organization and communication capabilities. The
phone has a display that shows you the screens for
the available features. The two main screens are
the Phone E ..r""n and the Mobile Office &
screen, and you can get to them at any time by
touching their picture (icon) on the bottom of the
display area. You can use the phone functions by
touching the button for the desired feature on the
Phone screen. You can use the personal
organization and communication functions by
touching the appropriate icon on the Mobile Office
screen.
The Phone screen The Mobile Oflice screen
Note: You control Simon's main power and phone
power separately. You turn main power on
and off using the Resume/Suspend button
on the side of Simon. You turn the phone
power on and off using the on screen Phone
Power button. To save battery power, you
can keep your phone off while you work with
the Mobile Office. You can also leave the
phone on when you turn the main power off,
if you want to be able to receive calls.
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On some screens. when you touch a feature's box,
a viappears in the box. While lhe y' is present, that
feature is active. To remove the check, touch the
box again.
lf the backlight turns off (saving battery power), just
touch the screen to turn it back on.
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Using the Buttons
The buttons have three different shapes, depending
on their type.
The button shaped like a rectangle is an
action button.
The button shaped like a file folder
contains a list of buttons.
The button with a clipped corner
contains either text or a form.
There are four special icon buttons that are at the
bottom of every screen. The icons are:
Help Touch this icon to get
information about how to use
features on the current screen.
Phone lf the phone rings, gently extend
the antenna and touch this icon
to answer. Touch this icon any
other time to get to the main
ohcne screen.
Xobib Tc;ch :his icon to go directly to
Office ifre Mobile ffiice screen. From
the Mobile ffice screen you
can select advanced
communication features (Fax
and Electronic Mail), personal
organization features (Address
Book, Calendar for
appointments, To-Do list),
special Simon features (System,
Filer, Password), and other
helpful tools (Time, Calculator,
Sketch Pad, Note pad).
Back Touch this icon to back up to the
screen you were just on. For
example, suppose you are
working with your calendar and
the phone rings. Touch the
Phone icon to answer. After you
end the call, touch the back
arrow to return to your work in
the calendar.
Practicing with Simon
Now that you have a fully charged battery installed
in Simon, slide the On/Off (ResumeiSuspend)
switch to resume. You will see the green LED light
on Simon. lf you don't touch the screen for one
minute, you will notice that the backlight will shut
itself off. Don't worry, Simon is just trying to save
your battery. To get the backlight back on, just
touch the screen.
To make your first phone call with Simon, follow
these steps:
1. Touch the Phone icon at the bottom of the
screen to go to the main Phone screen.
2. Adjust the antenna by gently extending it
straight out as far as it will go.
3. lf the Phone Power (amber) LED is on, go to
step 5.
4. Touch the on-screen Phone Power button and
you will see the amber LED light, indicating that
phone power is on.
5. Touch each of the numbers for the phone
number that you want to call.
6. Touch the Send button. When you touch Send,
the phone dials the number you entered. The
ln-Call screen will appear.
7. To end the call or hang up the phone, just
touch End.
8. To receive calls, leave the phone's power on.
Otherwise, touch Phone Power to turn it off.
The next practice session will take you through
entering information into the Address Book. Refer
to .Adding Entries to the Address Book" on page 37
to see the flow from screen to screen.
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1. Touch the |EI Mobile Office icon. The Mobile
Office screen will appear.
2. Touch ^*p*"- ,o work with the Address Book
feature.
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