LEXIBOOK TM170 User manual

TM170 / TM171

LEXIBOOK®
TouchMan®170 Series Personal Assistants
TM170 / TM171
Congratulations on the purchase of your the Lexibook®TM170 series PDA.
This new PDA generation include many useful features designed to ease the
organisation of your daily schedule and personal information.
With Internet access you can connect to Lexibook’s exclusive Internet services
site at https//my.lexibook.com which provides both useful and interesting
information which can be downloaded to your personal computer and then
synchronised* with your TM170.
*Some information may not always be able to be synchronised with your TM170.
Before you start using the TouchMan®170 Series, you must remove carefully
the static label protecting the LCD display and pull out the plastic battery tab at
the rear of the unit. After you have done this reset the unit :
1. Insert a blunt pin, such as an opened paper clip, into the RESET hole (at the
rear of the unit) and press gently. RESET ? will displayed on the screen.
2. Press to confirm. Display shows RESET ! during the reset period
(just a few seconds).
3. Then the display shows local time screen.
Note : Doing a reset will delete all information stored in the unit as well as the
secret code if unit has been used previously.
Switching the unit on and off.
Press key to switch the unit on or off.
TouchMan®TM170 PDA will power-off automatically after 5 minutes if unused.
Battery replacement
1. Switch off your unit and pull open battery cover at the rear of the unit.
2. Replace used battery with a new, high quality CR2032 cell with (+) polarity
facing up.
3. Display shows RESET?. Press any key except ENTER to NOT reset the
unit and keep your information stored in memory.
IMPORTANT ! Be sure to complete battery replacement within 1 minute in
order to keep your stored information safe.
1. Keypad
1.1 Function keys
: Searching buttons to move cursor to next screen or next option or
record.
: Moving buttons to move cursor to next line or character.
: Confirm an entry or a selection.
: On/Off
: Toggle key to toggle from alphabetical keypad to numerical keypad.
: Home time, World time and Alarm.
: Contacts
: Scheduler mode, Memo mode and To do mode.
: Games
: Calculator, Currency and Euro (fixed rates) conversions, unit conversion.
: PC synchronisation with Lexibook SyncMan®2 software.
: Search.
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1.2 Alphabetical keypad
: Symbols and special characters (refer to appendix 1 for table list).
: Edit record.
: Delete record.
: Insert space.
: Tap a space
: Capital letters
2.2 Numerical keypad
: Toggle from 12-hour format (AM/PM) to 24-hour format (default setting).
: Enable Daylight Saving Time. When Summer time is on, # is displayed
before the day.
: Open Menu function list : Language, Date Format, Memory check,
PC Sync.
: Enable or disable key tone.
: Enable secret mode.
: Clear All in Calculator mode.
: ESC key to cancel operation. Clear entry key in Calculator mode.
: Memory keys in Calculator mode.
2. User settings
Display language
7 languages are available : English, Français (French), Deutsch (German),
Español (Spanish), Italiano (Italian), Português (Portuguese) and
Nederlands (Dutch).
1. Press once to display home time ( symbol is shown).
2. Press key to display numerical keypad then press MENU. LANGUAGE ?
option is displayed.
3. Press and use and keys to scroll through language list and
select desired one.
4. Press to confirm.
Date format
1. Press once to display home time ( symbol is shown).
2. Press key to display numerical keypad then press MENU. LANGUAGE ?
option is displayed.
3. Use and to scroll through menu option list and select DATE FORMAT.
Press to confirm.
4. Use and to display available date formats : YYYY/MM/DD,
MM/DD/YYYY and DD/MM/YYYY.
5. Press to confirm.
3. Time
3.1 Home time
1. Press once. City name abbreviation is shown on first line with symbol
first.
2. Press EDIT and use and to scroll through city list and select
matching time zone.
3. If you wish, you can Tap directly your city name (max. 6 letters) when
matching time zone is displayed. Ex : LEEDS.
4. Press to move cursor to 2nd line and edit date. Numerical keypad is
automatically displayed.
5. Tap current day date then Tap current time. If you are in 12-hour format,
press AM/PM to toggle from AM (A) to PM (P) time.
6. Press to confirm.
Available Time zones
PAR = Paris ; LON = London ; AZO = Azores Islands ; RIO = Rio de Janeiro ;
CCS = Caracas ; NYC = New York ; CHI = Chicago ; DEN = Denver ;
LAX = Los Angeles ; ANC = Anchorage ; HNL = Honolulu ;
MID = Midway Islands ; TNG = Tonga ; WLD = Wellington ; NOU = Noumea ;
SYD = Sydney : ADL = Adelaïde ; TYO = Tokyo ; HKG = Hong Kong ;
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6. Tap in first number (on second line) then press key to Tap in second
number on third line (max. 36 characters).
7. Press to save record.
5. New scheduler record
1. Press once to open SCHEDULE mode.
2. Tap the meeting description then press key to enter date. Numercial
keypad is displayed.
3. Tap meeting’s date and time.
4. Press to save record.
6. New ToDo record
1. Press twice to open TO-DO mode.
2. Tap task description then press key to set up priority level, between 1
(highest) to 9 (lowest).
3. Tap desired level number then press key to enter due date.
4. Tap due date and time. P(pending) is shown before the due date.
5. Press to save record.
Mark completed task
1. Display desired ToDo record then press EDIT.
2. Press to display PRIORITY.
3. Press to remove Pletter before due date.
4. Press to save record.
7. New memo record
1. Press three times to open MEMO mode.
2. Tap in memo description on first line (max. 36 characters).
3. Press to go to second and third lines to enter numbers, if desired.
4. Press to save record.
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BKK = Bangkok ; RGN = Yangon ; DAC = Dhaka ; DEL = New Delhi ;
KHI = Karachi ; KBL = Kabul ; DXB = Dubai ; THR = Tehran ; MOW = Moscow;
CAI = Cairo.
3.2 World time
1. Press twice. symbol is no longer displayed on first line.
2. Use and keys to scroll through available time zones. Hours and Dates
will be automatically set up accordingly.
3.3 Alarm setting
Your unit offers three alarm modes :
- Daily alarm : (((•)))
- Hourly chime : ((( )))
- Scheduler alarm (event reminder) : ((( / )))
1. Press three times. Alarm is displayed.
2. To change alarm time, press EDIT.
3. Tap desired time.
4. Press key several time to enable desired alarm modes: hourly chime,
alarm clock or event reminder. When an alarm mode is enabled the
corresponding LCD icon is shown on the display. You can enable one,
two or all three alarm modes.
5. Press to confirm.
4. New contact record
There are two contact directories, PERSONAL and BUSINESS.
1. Press once to open PERSONAL directory. Press twice to open
BUSINESS directory.
2. Once directory is opened, tap directly the contact name and then press to
go to ADDRESS data field.
3. Tap contact address (max. 36 characters) then press key to go to E-MAIL
data field.
4. Tap contact e-mail address then press key to go to URL data field.
5. Tap contact URL then press to move to TEL./FAX data field. Numercial
keypad is displayed.

9. Record searching
Contact records are sorted in ascending alphabetical order using Contact name.
Scheduler records are sorted in chronological order.
• Sequential search
Open desired mode : PERSONAL CONTACTS, BUSINESS CONTACTS,
SCHEDULER, TO-DO or MEMO.
Press or to search for desired record.
If no record is found, display shows NOT FOUND.
• Direct search
Open desired mode : PERSONAL CONTACTS, BUSINESS CONTACTS,
SCHEDULER, TO-DO or MEMO.
Tap first letters of contact name or description and press or keys to
display matching records.
If no record is found, display shows NOT FOUND.
10. View a record
Once desired record is displayed, press and to scroll left or right.
For contact records, press to view other data fields displayed on first line :
Names, Address, E-mail, URL.
11. Edit a record
1. Once desired record is displayed, press EDIT (alphabetical keypad) and use
and keys to move cursor to desired place.
2. Insert a character by pressing INS key or delete a character by pressing DEL key.
3. Press key to move to other data fields to edit or fill.
4. When you have completed editing your record, press to confirm.
12. Delete a record
1. Once desired record is displayed, press DEL (alphabetical keypad).
2. Display shows DELETE?. Press to confirm or any other key to escape
deletion.
8. Instructions for character input
Capital letters
Press CAP. (alphabetical keypad) to enable or disable capital letters input.
Figures
Press to toggle between alphabetical keypad and numerical keypad,
whilst typing.
Symbols
Press SYM (alphabetical keypad) to display first symbol in the list. Press SYM
repeatedly to scroll through symbol list until desired one is shown.
Accented letters
Press SYM (alphabetical keypad) then desired letter to show its first accent. Tap
letter key repeatedly to scroll through all accents.
E.g.: Press SYM then Eto display é(lower case mode) or É (upper case mode).
Refer to appendix 2 to view accented letters.
Cancel operation without saving data
Press to display numerical keypad then press CE.
Correct input
Use and keys to move cursor on desired character to edit then Tap
desired character.
Insert character
Move cursor to desired place and press INS (alphabetical keypad) to insert a
blank. Tap desired character.
Delete character
Move cursor on the character to delete and press DEL
(alphabetical keypad).
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15. Currency conversion
Set up currency conversion
1. Press twice. First currency conversion is displayed : EURO USD.
There are 5 currency conversions.
2. Use or keys to scroll through currency conversion list and select
desired one.
3. Press EDIT (alphabetical keypad).
4. Cursor is flashing on first character of source currency. Change source
currency name if needed (max. 4 characters) then press to go and change
target currency name if needed. Press to confirm.
5. If you don’t need to change currency names, press straight after
pressing EDIT.
6. Zero is flashing on third line. Tap currency rate (e.g.: for EURO USD,
Tap 1.089 if 1 Euro = 1.089 US$).
7. Press to confirm.
Press CE at anytime to cancel setting.
Perform a conversion
1. Select desired currency conversion. E.g.: EURO USD
2. Tap amount to convert.
If it is a Euro amount, press to view US$ result.
If it is a US$ amount, press to view Euro result.
16. Euro Conversion (fixed rates)
Fixed Euro rates are not editable.
Perform a conversion
1. Press three times. First Euro conversion is displayed EURO ATS with
its Euro rate 13.7603. There are 11 Euro conversions.
2. Use or arrows to select desired Euro conversion. Ex : EURO FRF
3. Tap amount to convert.
If it is a Euro amount, press to view FRF result.
If it is a FRF amount, press to view Euro result.
13. Secret mode
You can set up a password to protect your Contact, Scheduler, ToDo and Memo
records. Password cannot exceed 6 characters.
WARNNG ! If you forget your password you will not be able to view your data
or enter new records and you will be forced to reset the unit. Resetting the unit
will lose all your data !
Set up a password
1. Press once to display home time ( symbol is displayed on first line).
2. Press to display numerical keypad and there press . PASSWORD ?
is displayed.
3. Tap your password (maximum 6 characters) and press .
Press to display alphabetical keypad if you wish to Tap letters.
4. Display shows RE-ENTER !.
5. Tap again your password and press to confirm. Secret mode is now
enabled and secret icon is on screen.
Edit password
1. Press once to display home time ( symbol is displayed on first line).
2. Press (numerical keypad). PASSWORD ? is displayed.
3. Tap your current password and press . Display shows EDIT PSSWD.
4. Press . Display shows current password and cursor is flashing on first
character.
5. Insert character by pressing INS or delete character by pressing DEL
(max. 6 characters). Press to confirm.
6. Display shows RE-ENTER !. Tap again new password and press .
Open modes when password is enabled
First time you press or keys to view or enter data, display will show
PASSWORD?. Tap your password and press to confirm.
14. Calculator
Press to enter Calculator mode.
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pack. The SyncMan®2installation menu will start automatically. Follow the
screen prompts to install the software.
1. Connect the cable, included with your unit, to a free PC Com Port then insert
cable jack into the unit’s socket (on top left side)..
2. Start SyncMan®software on your PC and check whether synchronisation
mode is set up for TM170 Series Personal Assistants by clicking on Tools,
Options then Your Device tab.
3. Set up PC Com Port in SyncMan®2by clicking on Tools, Options then
Synchronisation tab. Make sure also that automatic connection is
ticked off.
Perform synchronization
1. Once SyncMan®2 has been started and your unit connected to your PC,
press MENU then select PC LINK? option and press .
2. Display shows LINKING … During synchronization.
If you have set up a password, you will be required to enter it at this time to
perform synchronization.
21. Lexibook SyncMan®2 software
Required PC configuration
Your PC must have the following configuration to run Lexibook SyncMan®2
software properly:
• Windows®98SE (second edition), Windows®ME, Windows®2000, Windows®XP.
• Microsoft®Internet Explorer®version 5.0 or above.
• 64MB RAM (for Internet Explorer).
• 100MB free space on your hard drive.
• SVGA colour screen.
• One free COM port.
Installation of SyncMan®2
1. Close all Windows programs.
2. Insert the SyncMan®2 CD in your CD-ROM drive.
3. The CD-ROM starts up automatically.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation and read
SyncMan2®detailed Help Files to fully enjoy all the software features.
SyncMan®2 detailed Help Files
1. Make sure that Lexibook SyncMan®2 software is installed on your PC as
explained above.
17. Unit conversion
Perform a conversion
1. Press four times. First unit conversion is displayed inch cm with its
conversion rate 2.54. There are 8 pre-stored unit conversions.
2. Press or arrows to select desired conversion. Ex : mile km
3. Tap amount to convert.
If it is a mile amount, press to view km result.
If it is a km amount, press to view mile result.
Available unit conversions:
inch cm (inches and centimeters) ; yard m (yards and meters) ;
mile km (miles and kilometers) ; C F (Celsius and Fahrenheit) ;
ft m (feet and meters) ; oz g (ounces and grams) ; lb kg (pounds
and kilograms) ; gal l US (US gallons and litres) ; gal l UK (UK
gallons and liters)
18. Reset
This operation will delete all your data and your password.
1. Insert a blunt pin, such as an opened paper clip, in RESET hole at the rear of
the unit and press gently Display shows RESET?
2. Press to confirm or any other key to escape.
19. Memory check
1. Press once to view home time ( symbol on first line).
2. Press to display numerical keypad and there press MENU. LANGUAGE ?
option is displayed.
3. Use or arrows to select MEMORY CHECK and press to confirm.
4. Display shows how many free bytes are left then returns to home time.
20. PC Synchronisation
Before synchronising
Prior to performing your first synchronisation, make sure that Lexibook®
SyncMan®2 software is installed on your PC. Insert the CD included in your
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Remark
*The 1st number flashing
Display for 2 seconds then
prompt the 1st character
** After prompt 12
characters the level will
rise to level 6 and the
prompted speed will faster
then level 5
Display
KEYBOARD WIZ
01
KEYBOARD WIZ
05
START!
05
A1B3654
4LKHG
Key In
Press key for entry the
KEYBOARD WIZ game
Press the number of level or
press from 01
EX. 0 5
Press to start the game
If press correct key the word
will disappear.
If press wrong key and the
word won’t disappear.
EX. Press A1B3659
And the characters will keep
displayed
2. Launch SyncMan®2 software.
3. On the left Main Menu choices, click on “Help” (under “Options”).
4. The html document " Syncman2 help files " will be displayed in a new browser
window.
22. GAMES
1. The game of KEYBOARD WIZ with 20 levels (from 01 to 20) in prompt
speed.( 1 level risen per 12 characters prompted).
2. It can be prompted numbers (0, 1~9) and letters of alphabet (A ~ Z) at
random. An example for explaining the KEYBOARD WIZ game.
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24. CARE AND SAFETY
1. Avoid extremes in temperature, exposure to direct sunlight, water, humidity
and dust.
2. Don't drop the Organiser as this may damage it.
3. Do not use detergent, liquid cleaners or solvents to clean unit. Wipe unit with
clean, soft dry cloth.
4. Keep unit away from strong magnetic fields (e.g. loudspeakers), and any
source static electricity.
5. Don't attempt to dismantle unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside
and any attempt to do so will render the warranty void.
6. We strongly recommend that your keep a written record of all important data.
In almost any electronic memory system, data can be lost under certain
circumstances. We therefore accept no liability for loss of data whether this is
caused by incorrect use, repairs, error, changing batteries, using batteries
after they have expired or other circumstances. Keep regular backup’s of
your PC Data.
7. We do not accept any direct or indirect liability for financial losses or claims
from third parties, which result from using this product and all its functions,
such as stolen credit card numbers, loss or modification of data.
DO NOT dispose of old batteries by throwing into a fire.They may
explode and cause serious injury. ALWAYS dispose of batteries
carefully.
DO NOT leave batteries in unit for extended periods of non use as
they may leak and cause irrevocable damage to your unit. This will
invalidate your warranty.
Lottery
1. Press twice. A first series of six lottery numbers (from 1 to 49), picked up
at random, is displayed.
2. To view another series of six numbers, press .
3. To view other series, keep pressing .
When you lost the game
When the screen is full of 12
characters and you can not
catch whole words it means
you lost in the game.
AMGJEHRHNFDS
GAME OVER! Prompt for 2 seconds
When you pass the game
When catch whole words of level
20, it means you pass the game.
The screen turn back to the
original and display level 01
You Win!
KEYBOARD WIZ
01
For 2 seconds

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Note:
a) Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
b) Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
c) Only batteries to the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
d) Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
e) Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
f) The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
If in doubt consult your local stockist or ring the help line for further information.
Warning: If this product receives an electrostatic shock it may cease to function.
To re-start the unit open the battery door (if applicable to this device) and replace
it to do a reset, or alternatively remove batteries and put them back in.
24. WARRANTY
This product is covered by our 2-year warranty. To make use of the warranty or
after-sales service, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase.
Our warranty covers material or installation-related defects attributable to the
manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the
instructions for use or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as
dismantling, exposure to heat or damp etc).
Note: It is recommended that all packaging be kept for future reference. Keep
this instruction manual in a safe place as it contains important information.
In our constant concern for improvement, the colours and details of the product
may differ slightly from those shown on the packaging.
Return/Warranty extension address: Lexibook UK Limited
Unit 10 Petersfield Industrial Estate
Bedford Road, Petersfield
Hampshire, GU32 3QA
United Kingdom
Web: http://www.lexibook.com
For assistance, please contact our Freephone Help Line 0808 100 3015.
Web site : www.lexibook.co.uk
* Damage to LCD display not included.
25. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Battery  : 1 x CR2032
Dimensions  : 105 x 76 x 11.5 mm
Weight  : 70g
Warranty  : 2 years
Memory size  : TM170 = 64KB
  TM171 = 512KB
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix 1 – Symbol table list
Appendix 2 – Accented letters
Press [SYM] [ A/Á] (CAPS OFF) display  á‡à‡ä‡a‡â‡ã‡å‡a
Press [SYM] [A/Á] (CAPS ON) display  Á‡À‡Ä‡A‡Â‡Ã‡Å
Press [SYM] [E/É] (CAPS OFF) display  é‡è‡ë‡e‡ê
Press [SYM] [E/É] (CAPS ON) display  ɇȇˇE‡Ê
Press [SYM] [R/R] (CAPS OFF or ON) display  R
Press [SYM] [Z/Z] (CAPS OFF or ON) display  z‡z
Press [SYM] [Y/Y] (CAPS OFF) display  y‡ÿ
Press [SYM] [Y/Y] (CAPS ON) display  Y
Press [SYM] [U/Ü] (CAPS OFF) display  ù‡ú‡û‡ü
Press [SYM] [U/Ü] (CAPS ON) display  ڇه܇Û
Press [SYM] [I/í] (CAPS OFF) display  í‡ì‡ï‡î
Press [SYM] [I/í] (CAPS ON) display  ͇̇χÎ
Press [SYM] [O/Ó] (CAPS OFF) display  Ø ‡ó‡ò‡ö‡ô‡o‡õ‡o
Press [SYM] [O/Ó] (CAPS ON) display  ؇Ӈ҇ևԇO‡Õ‡O
Press [SYM] [S/S] (CAPS OFF or ON) display  S‡S
Press [SYM] [D/D] (CAPS OFF or ON) display  D
Press [SYM] [N/N] (CAPS OFF) display  ñ
Press [SYM] [N/N] (CAPS ON) display  N‡N‡Ñ
Press [SYM] [G/Ç] (CAPS OFF or ON) display  Ç
Press [SYM] [C/C] (CAPS OFF or ON) display  C‡C
Press [SYM] [P/P] (CAPS ON) display
Press [SYM] [P/P] (CAPS OFF) display

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Appendix 3 – Euro fixed rates
Country Code Currency Name  Country  Euro Rate
FRF  French franc  France  1 Euro = 6.55957 FRF
DEM  German mark  Germany  1 Euro = 1.95583 DEM
IEP  Irish punt  Ireland (Eire)  1 Euro = 0.787564 IEP
ESP  Peseta  Spain  1 Euro = 166.386 ESP
ITL  Lire  Italy  1 Euro = 1936.27 ITL
ATS  Shilling  Austria  1 Euro = 13.7603 ATS
BEF  Belgium franc  Belgium  1 Euro = 40.3399 BEF
FIM  Finland mark  Finland  1 Euro = 5.94573 FIM
LUF  Luxembourg franc  Luxembourg  1 Euro = 40.3399 LUF
NLG  Florin  Pays-Bas  1 Euro = 2.20371 NLG
PTE  Escudos  Portugal  1 Euro = 200.482 PTE
Warning: The message "setup error" is displayed when the cable is connected
but the personal assistant does not detect the SyncMan®2 software. This can
occur in the following cases:
1. The cable is connected to the personal assistant but not to the computer.
2. The cable is connected to the personal assistant and to the computer but the
SyncMan®2 software is not launched.
3. The SyncMan®2 software is launched but the COM PORT selected in the
SyncMan®2 software is not correct, the organiser selected in the options
(Tools/Options/Your Organiser) is not TM170 or the connection mode
selected (Tools/Options/Synchronisation) is not "automatic".
4. The COM PORT selected is correct but is setup for use by other software
(i.e. standard modem, mouse, scanner, camera, TMSync intended for
TM600, etc). In this case it is necessary to change the settings of this
software to an alternative COM PORT.