Oregon Scientific PDA298 User manual

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• USER’S MANUAL
• MANUEL D’UTILISATION
• BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
• MANUALE D’USO
• MANUAL DEL USUARIO
• MANUAL DO USUÁRIO
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PDA298 Handwriting Recognition Personal Assistant
USER’S MANUAL
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Contents
The Oregon Scientific PDA298 ............................................................................................. 2
Features ................................................................................................................................... 2
Inserting the batteries and using the PDA for the first time .............................................. 2
Replacing the batteries .......................................................................................................... 4
Resetting the PDA .................................................................................................................. 4
Turning the PDA On .............................................................................................................. 5
Inputting data ......................................................................................................................... 5
Using handwriting ............................................................................................................ 5
Using the touch-screen keyboard ..................................................................................... 5
Character Support ................................................................................................................. 6
Home Launcher screen .......................................................................................................... 6
Main ................................................................................................................................. 6
Contact ......................................................................................................................... 6
Schedule .......................................................................................................................7
Memo ...........................................................................................................................8
Paint ............................................................................................................................. 8
E-mail ........................................................................................................................... 9
Tools ................................................................................................................................. 11
Home Time ................................................................................................................... 11
World Time ................................................................................................................... 12
Calculator .....................................................................................................................12
System .............................................................................................................................. 12
Set Up ........................................................................................................................... 12
Owner ........................................................................................................................... 14
Delete ........................................................................................................................... 14
Memory Status ............................................................................................................. 14
PC-Sync ....................................................................................................................... 14
Download ..................................................................................................................... 15
Help .................................................................................................................................. 16
Downloadable Applications ................................................................................................... 16
Metric ............................................................................................................................... 17
Games: 5-Tile .................................................................................................................. 17
Reverse ............................................................................................................... 17
Logic .................................................................................................................. 18
Mine ................................................................................................................... 18
Piece ................................................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 19
Care ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Technical Specification ........................................................................................................... 19

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Your PDA
Congratulations on your purchase of the OREGON SCIENTIFIC PDA 298!
With handwriting recognition and a Paint function, the PDA 298 offers you simple, quick and convenient
ways to jot down instant notes and sketches wherever you are. Easy to use with a clear layout and versatile
functions, the PDA 298 fits easily into a pocket or a handbag, making it the perfect companion for
businesspeople, students, travellers - in fact for everyone whenever they are out and about!
Default features
HOME LAUNCHER Easy access to all applications.
MAIN
[ ] CONTACT A handy list of names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses with
easy search functions.
[ ] SCHEDULE Record your appointments and events and set an alarm to remind you on a
month-by-month calendar going up to the year 2070.
[ ] MEMO Input simple memos for later review.
[ ] PAINT Instantly jot down a note or sketch a diagram and save for review.
[ ] E-MAIL Send and receive e-mails via the PumaTech Intellisync PC link.
TOOLS
[ ] HOME TIME Displays the time in your home city, with an alarm.
[ ] WORLD TIME Displays the time in 128 well-known cities around the world.
[ ] CALCULATOR 10-digit calculator with percentage and memory calculation.
SYSTEM
[ ] SETUP Configure and personalize the various settings of your unit.
[ ] OWNER Record your personal details.
[ ] MEMORY STATUS Tells you how much memory is left.
[ ] DELETE Delete records in one easy action.
[ ] PC SYNC Communicate and synchronize details with your PC via Easy-sync or
PumaTech Intellisync.
[ ] DOWNLOAD Download extra programs from your PC.
[ ] HELP Handy help files for each application.
Downloadable features
These features can be downloaded onto any of the HOME LAUNCHER SCREENS from the enclosed
CD-ROM using the Application Downloader program:
[ ] METRIC Contains 5 categories for converting metric/imperial measurements.
GAMES [ ]Reverse, [ ]5-Tile, [ ]Logic, [ ]Mine, [ ]Piece for fun
and relaxation.
1. Power
To switch the unit on/off. The unit will return to the last screen displayed before it was switched off.
2. Touch screen function keys
There are 15 command icons on the right-hand side of the LCD:
1. [ ] MENU To quit any application and access the Home Launcher screen
directly.
2. [ ] EXIT To quit any application or to abort operations and return to the previous
screen.
3. [ ] HELP To display brief help notes for the Home Launcher screen or for each
application.
4. [ ] 4 ARROW To move the cursor up, down, left and right while listing, editing or viewing
KEYS a record line by line in any application.
When viewing a record, you can also move up and down a line by tapping
the top or bottom entry.
“Top of records” or “Bottom of records” is displayed when you have
reached the top or bottom of the record list.
5. [ ] PAGE UP/ To scroll up and down a page when listing or viewing a record.
DOWN KEYS “Top of records” or “Bottom of records” is displayed when you have
reached the top or bottom of the record list.
6. [ ] NEW To create a new record in any application and to start a new game.
7. [ ] SAVE To save a record after creating or editing. You can choose to save the record
as a “Secret Record”. Also to save settings in SETUP.
8. [ ] DEL To delete a character (while creating or editing a record) or a record (while
listing records).
9. [ ] EDIT To edit a highlighted record while listing records.
10. [ ] SEARCH To find a record by keyword in an application.
11. [ ] ENTER To confirm data input or other action.
Inserting the batteries and using the PDA for the first time
The PDA298 uses two AAA 1.5 V batteries.
To install the batteries:
1. On the back of your PDA, open the battery compartment by sliding the switch below the battery
compartment down (UNLOCK [ ]) and then sliding the compartment cover off.
2. Place the batteries into the compartment, making sure they are inserted according to the correct
polarity.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on and slide the switch up to lock the cover in place
(LOCK [ ]).
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5. After the batteries have been inserted and the cover has been locked, press the RESET button on the
back of the PDA.
6. The screen will display the following remark:
“SYSTEM DATA PROCESSING... PLEASE WAIT.”
It will then ask you to calibrate the touch screen. Tap the targets to carry out the calibration.
7. The PDA then displays the INITIALIZATION screen and asks you whether you want to “DELETE
ALL DATA?”
8. It is recommended that you tap “YES” when you use your PDA for the first time. The PDA will ask
you to reconfirm the action, which you can do by tapping “YES” again. Initialization of the system is
then complete.
9. After initialization, set the home time and date (see section on HOME TIME).
Replacing the batteries
CAUTION
* Always use new, good quality alkaline batteries.
* Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not mix old and new batteries.
* Always lock the battery cover after replacing the batteries.
* If the unit is not to be used for a long time, it is recommended that you remove the batteries to avoid
them leaking.
1. Make sure the PDA is switched off before replacing the batteries.
2. Open the battery compartment by sliding the switch down and then sliding the compartment cover off.
3. Remove both of the old batteries.
4. Insert the new batteries one by one, making sure they are inserted according to the correct polarity.
5. Put the battery compartment cover back on and slide the switch up to lock the cover in place.
6. The unit can be switched on only when the cover is locked.
7. After inserting the batteries and locking the battery cover, press the RESET button on the back of the PDA.
8. The screen will display the following remark:
“SYSTEM DATA PROCESSING... PLEASE WAIT.”
It will then ask you to calibrate the touch screen. Tap the targets to carry out the calibration.
9. The PDA then displays the INITIALIZATION screen and asks you whether you want to “DELETE
ALL DATA?”
ALWAYS TAP ON “NO”. Otherwise you will lose the data you have stored in the PDA.
Resetting the PDA
Press the RESET button on the back of the unit to reset your PDA if there is a system error, if the touch-
screen calibration is off target or if you encounter any other abnormal situation.
After you press RESET, the screen will display “SYSTEM DATA PROCESSING... PLEASE WAIT.” It
will then ask you to calibrate the touch screen - tap the targets to carry out the calibration. The PDA then
displays “INITIALIZATION DELETE ALL DATA?”
If the format lock (inside SETUP SECURITY) is set, you will need to enter your password before the
INITIALIZATION screen appears.
Tapping “NO” will reset the system and return it to the settings you have configured before.
If you tap “YES”, the display will ask “ARE YOU SURE TO CONTINUE?”
Tapping “NO” will reset the system and return it to the settings you have configured before.
WARNING! If you tap “YES”, the PDA will reformat the database memory and delete all records. Only
perform this memory clean-up if pressing RESET does not solve your problem. If you proceed with the
memory clean-up, the display will show “FORMATTING...”
Turning the PDA on
Press the button at the top left of the PDA. The HOME LAUNCHER/MAIN screen will appear on screen.
The PDA also features an “Auto off” function, which is set at the factory to 3 minutes. That means that the
unit will switch itself off automatically if it is not operated for 3 minutes. You can change the “Auto off”
function in “SETUP”.
To turn the PDA back on after it has switched itself off, press the button on the left-hand side of the unit.
The unit will go back to the screen last displayed before it was switched off.
Always use the stylus to tap the screen, access the applications and input data, and remember to slide it
back into its protective holder on the side of the PDA when you have finished using it.
Inputting data
When you want to input data, for example to create a new record or edit an old one in an application, you
can choose between two methods of inputting data: using handwriting recognition or using a touch-screen
QWERTY keyboard. Backspace, carriage return, four punctuation marks and the spacebar are always
available in both methods.
To move between the two methods, simply tap on the pencil or keyboard icon displayed in the top right
corner of the inputting screen.
HANDWRITING
Your PDA recognizes handwritten letters of the alphabet, numerical characters and punctuation marks and
symbols. To use handwriting recognition, make sure the screen shows the pencil icon. To the left of the
pencil, you will see the icon . This is for inputting standard letters of the alphabet. To input numbers,
tap this icon to change it to , and tap it again to input punctuation marks or symbols [ ].
Using the stylus, write a letter (or number/punctuation mark) in one of the two large boxes at the bottom
left of the screen. The PDA inputs a letter in the content line at the top of the screen and in the long
rectangular box it also suggests a list of letters that it recognizes from your handwritten input. If the letter
in the content line is not correct, tap the letter in the row that you want to input.
When you write another letter, a letter is inserted in the content line and a new set of alternatives is
displayed in the rectangular box.
INITIALIZATION
DELETE ALL DATA?
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Tap to clear the letters in the rectangular box. Use backspace to delete the letters in the content
line. Tap [ ](carriage return) to move to a new line and the spacebar to insert a space. You can also tap
the four punctuation marks to insert them.
KEYBOARD
Tap on the pencil icon [ ] to switch to keyboard inputting. You can choose to input standard letters and
numbers [ ], punctuation marks/symbols [ ] and letters with accents [ ].
The screen displays an integrated QWERTY keyboard. Simply tap the letter on the keyboard that you wish
to input. Tap “Caps” (“Caps lock”) to toggle between capital letters and small letters, or tap “Shift” to
toggle for just one input.
Your PDA298 supports the following characters:
Applications
You can start to use the different applications as soon as you have switched on the PDA. Here are help files
for the individual applications, so that you can quickly find your way around your PDA.
Most of the actions you need to take are self-explanatory, and your PDA takes you through them step by step.
Home Launcher
You can access all the applications from the HOME LAUNCHER menu. You can get to the HOME menu
at any time simply by tapping MENU at the top of the function keys.
The HOME LAUNCHER menu is divided into three parts - MAIN, TOOLS and SYSTEM - which are
displayed at the top of the screen. Tap on the page that you want and the screen will display the applica-
tions available. If there are more than 6 applications in a particular menu, the screen will show that there
is another page [ ]. Tap the page number at the bottom right of the screen to toggle between the pages.
MAIN
[ ] CONTACT
CONTACT is an address book in which you can store details such as names, addresses, telephone nos. and
e-mail addresses.
Tap on CONTACT to enter the application. The screen displays your list of contacts by NAME in
alphabetical order. This is the main body where all the records are stored. HISTORY gives you a quick
review of the last 30 records that you have viewed.
To enter a new contact, tap NEW. Input the details using one of the methods described under Inputting
data. There are 10 fields for you to input your contact’s name, tel. no., mobile no., pager no., fax no., e-mail
address, company name, address, zip code as well as a note. Press ENTER to confirm each entry. After
pressing ENTER or SAVE to save the record, the PDA will ask you whether you want to save it as
SECRET. Tap YES or NO and the record will then be saved.
To conduct a KEYWORD SEARCH of all the contact records, tap SEARCH. Input the keyword and the
PDA will find records containing that word.
To read or edit a record, tap on the name in the contact list. The screen displays the Contact View, that is
the details of the record. Tap EDIT and use the inputting method you want to edit the record appropriately.
Or press DEL to delete the record. The PDA will ask you to confirm the deletion.
Press EXIT at any time to return to the previous screen or finally to exit the application.
[ ] SCHEDULE
Featuring a month-by-month calendar, this application allows you to keep a record of your daily schedule.
You can scroll between months by tapping the month and then using the arrow keys in the top line. Tap on
the year and then use the arrow keys to scroll through years (from 1900 to 2070).
To enter a new appointment/event, tap on the date you want schedule. The PDA will display the date at the
top of the screen and the note “NO RECORD! PRESS “NEW” FOR NEW RECORD”. Tap the NEW
function key in order to input a new record. The screen will then display the date, a start time, an end time,
SUBJECT and an alarm bell. Tap START TIME and then set the time you require by scrolling through the
hours and minutes displayed, remembering also to tap on AM or PM. Tap ENTER to confirm. Repeat the
procedure to set the END TIME, then tap ENTER. To input the content of the record, tap SUBJECT and
then input the data as described above. Tap ENTER to confirm what you have written.You can then switch
the alarm on or off simply by tapping on the bell logo.
MAIN TOOL SYSTEM
NAME HISTORY
Amanda (156) 2651-684
Fion (361) 9642-361
Ford (351) 4125-636
Johnson(263) 1368-632
Rosita (145) 7156-123
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
January 2002
SCHEDULE 01/01/2002
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When you have finished inputting the data, tap ENTER to confirm the schedule. The PDA will ask you if
you wish to save the record as “SECRET”. Tap YES or NO and the PDA will save your record.
A dot appears by the date to indicate that an appointment/event has been recorded there. Tap on the date to
view or edit the record. The PDA lists all records scheduled for that date with the start and end times and
the first letters of the subject. Use the arrow keys to find the record you want to edit and tap on it. Or
simply tap on it if it is already displayed. You can also tap the SEARCH function key. Input the keyword
using one of the methods for inputting data and then tap on ENTER.
The PDA then displays the date, the times and the content of your schedule. Tap EDIT. The PDA displays
the same screen that you use for inputting a new record, with the date, start time, end time, subject and
alarm bell. Tap on the part that you want to edit. The procedure is then the same for when you input a
completely new record. You can leave any screen simply by tapping EXIT. The PDA will ask you if you
want to abort the edit. Tap YES to abort and to return to the schedule list, tap NO to continue editing.
[ ] MEMO
Use MEMO to record simple memos.
The MEMO list uses the very first letter of the memo to list your memos in alphabetical order.
Scroll through the list using the arrow keys. Tap on a memo to view it. While viewing, tap EDIT and edit
appropriately, or DELETE to delete a memo. You will be asked to confirm the deletion. Tap NEW to write
a new memo using one of the methods described under Inputting data.
Press EXIT at any time to return to the previous screen or finally to exit the application.
[ ] PAINT
This paintbrush program allows you to draw freehand sketches and diagrams or to write notes. The pro-
gram features the following drawing tools: line, rectangle, circle, eraser and different line width.
Tap PAINT to enter the application. The screen displays a list of records. Tap NEW to draw a new diagram.
TO EDIT, tap on a record.
The drawing tools appear on the left-hand side of the screen. Tap on the tool you want to use - to draw
freehand, to draw perfect squares and circles, or to erase what you have drawn, and so on.
Tap ENTER or SAVE to save your drawing. The PDA will ask you to input the name under which you
want to save the drawing. Input the name using one of the methods described under Inputting data.
Press EXIT at any time to return to the previous screen or finally to exit the application.
[ ] E-MAIL (*works only with PumaTech™ Intellisync®)
To access the PDA’s e-mail program, tap the E-MAIL icon. The screen displays three folders, Inbox,
Outbox and Sent.
Use the arrows on the right of the screen to scroll between the folders and then tap the folder you want to
open. Or simply tap the folder twice to open it.
* Messages with an “R” beside them have been read.
WRITING AND SENDING A NEW E-MAIL - [ ]
Note: new e-mail messages (i.e. not replies) can only be created in the Outbox.
1. To send an e-mail, open the Outbox and tap the NEW icon at the right of the screen.
2. The screen prompts you to enter the recipient (To:).
3. Input the e-mail address of the person you want to write to.
4. You can input a maximum of 60 characters.
5. Then tap ENTER [ ] from the functions on the right-hand side of the PDA.
6. The screen prompts you to enter the recipients you wish to send copies of the e-mail to [ Cc: ].
7. The Cc field can contain a maximum of 60 characters.
8. Tap ENTER [ ].
9. The screen prompts you to enter the subject.
10. The subject field can contain a maximum of 40 characters.
11. Tap ENTER [ ].
12. The screen prompts you to enter the body of your message.
13. The text body can contain a maximum of 200 characters.
14. Tap ENTER [ ]. The record will be saved in the Outbox folder.
Note: while you are writing your e-mail message, you can always exit by tapping [ ] Exit.
DELETING E-MAIL [ ]
1. You can delete a message in the Inbox, Outbox and Sent folders by accessing it and then tapping the
[ ] DEL key.
MEMO VIEW
Buying Snacks for
Party:
1. Chocolate
2. Coke
EMAIL
INBOX
OUTBOX
SENT
SCHEDULE VIEW
DATE : 01/01/2002
TIME : 12:00AM- 12:30AM
CONTENT : New Year
party
ALARM : OFF
INBOX 1
peter@abc>Meeting R

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2. If you delete an e-mail message in your PDA e-mail application, your next PC Sync operation will also
delete the e-mail in your e-mail application on your PC. So you never have to delete the same e-mail twice.
EDITING E-MAIL IN THE OUTBOX [ ]
1. You can edit a message in the Outbox by accessing it and then tapping the EDIT key [ ].
2. The screen will take you through all the steps outlined above, and you can edit any part using the
keyboard.
Note: There are no functions for editing or writing e-mails in the Inbox and Sent folders.
VIEWING E-MAIL
1. To read your messages in any of the folders, simply tap on the message.
2. Unread messages in your Inbox are not marked. Messages with an “R” beside them have been read. If
you read a message in your PDA e-mail application and leave it in your Inbox, your next PC Sync
operation will mark it as read in your e-mail application on your PC.
3. You can go back to the previous screen at any time by tapping the [ ] function key on the right of the PDA.
Note: e-mail messages with long texts are truncated when downloaded from a PC. This reduces the time it
takes to synchronize the PDA298 and the e-mail application.
After synchronization, e-mail messages downloaded from a PIM (Personal Information Manager) will be
stored in the Inbox.
SEARCH [ ]
To search for a message in a folder, tap the search icon [ ]. The screen prompts you to enter a
keyword using the keyboard.
REPLYING TO E-MAILS: Reply to sender [ ] or Reply All [ ]
1. To reply to a message in the Inbox, open the message by tapping on it and then tap Reply to sender
[ ] or Reply All [ ] at the top of the screen.
2. Tap [ ] to send a reply message to the sender.
3. The screen will then lead you through the procedure for sending e-mails outlined above, but the PDA
will have already filled in the recipient (To:) and the subject with “Re:”. You have to enter the other
recipients you wish to send copies of the e-mail to in the Cc field.
4. Tap on [ ] to send a reply message to all addresses.
5. Similarly, the screen will then lead you through the procedure for replying to e-mails outlined above,
but the PDA will have already filled in the recipient (To:), any other recipient (CC:) and the subject
with “Re:”.
6. The Cc field can contain a maximum of 60 characters. When there are more than 60 characters, the
excess e-mail addresses will be cut off.
Note: while you are writing your e-mail message, you can always exit by tapping [ ] Exit.
Reply e-mail address table: -
Inbox e-mail Reply to sender Inbox e-mail Reply to all addresses
From From
To To - Sender’s “From” address To To - Sender’s “From” address
already filled in already filled in
Cc Cc - Enter manually Cc Cc - “To” and “Cc” addresses
already filled in
Subject Subject - Added with “Re:” Subject Subject - Added with “Re:”
Notes on PC synchronization with PDA298
• In your e-mail application on your PC, it is a good practice to regularly file or back up your e-mails
from your Inbox, Outbox and Sent folders in other folders or files. This can reduce synchronization
time and save e-mail memory in the PDA.
• Please check the on-line help file of the “Intellisync® for PDA298” software for PIMs that support the
e-mail function and that can be synchronized using Intellisync®.
• E-mails can be synchronized using Intellisync® only, not with Easy-sync.
• The Inbox and Outbox folders will synchronize by default, while the Sent folder will only synchronize
if specified by the user manually.
• If you have deleted an e-mail on your PDA, this e-mail will also be deleted from your PC after
synchronization.
• Mail in your PDA Outbox does not contain a “From” field. Intellisync® will add the default user
address to this field after synchronization.
• It is not possible to download attachments from your PC to your PDA. Intellisync® will remove the
attachments during synchronization.
• When downloading e-mail to your PDA298, e-mail messages with long texts are truncated as follows:
- “To” : 60 characters
- “Cc” : 60 characters
- “Subject” : 40 characters
- “Body” : 200 characters
• When there are more than 60 characters in the “To” and “Cc” fields, the excess e-mail addresses will
be cut off.
TOOLS
[ ] HOME TIME
This screen shows the time, date and day in the home city that you have selected.
TO : Mark
INBOX VIEW
DATE: 01/01/2001
TIME:01 : 35AM
FROM:peter@abcfg.
com
TO:[email protected]

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While viewing, tap SET to set the date and time.
To set the date, tap on the date and the screen will display the calendar. Set the new date by tapping on the
required day. Tap D/M/Y / M/D/Y to toggle between these two date formats.
Tap on the time to set it. Scroll through the hours and minutes until you have set the correct time. Tap on
AM or PM to select and then ENTER to confirm. Toggle between the 12-hour and 24-hour format by
tapping on the format that is currently displayed.
Tap ALARM to set an alarm. Tap the bell to toggle between alarm on and alarm off. When the alarm is set
to on, the screen will display the alarm time that has been set. To change the alarm time, simply tap on the
time displayed and then scroll through the hours and minutes until you have set the alarm time you want.
Remember to set AM or PM and then press ENTER.
[ ] WORLD TIME
This screen shows the time in the world city that you have selected. While viewing, tap the name of the
city that is being displayed to set the city. A list of city names will be displayed. An alphabet at the bottom
of the screen helps you find the city you want more easily - tap the initial letter of the city you want to find.
You can also use the arrow keys to scroll through the list. When you have found the city you want, simply
tap on it to set the world city.You can also tap on Local at the top of the screen to toggle to the home time
you have selected.
Press EXIT at any time to exit the application.
[ ] CALCULATOR
The calculator can do simple calculations and percentages and also features a memory function. Simply
input a number, tap the calculation function you wish to carry out (+, -, x, ÷), input the other number and
press = to get the result. The calculator can display a maximum of 10 figures.
Press EXIT at any time to exit the application.
SYSTEM
[ ] SET-UP
SET-UP is divided into three sections, GENERAL, SECURITY and DIGITIZER.
Under GENERAL, you can set the key tone on or off, that is the small sound you hear when tapping the screen.
Set the AUTO OFF time you prefer using the arrow up and down keys to set the minutes from 1 to 10.
You can also adjust the contrast of the screen. Tap LIGHT or DARK to make the contrast lighter or darker.
Tap ENTER to confirm and the PDA will then store these settings.
Under SECURITY, you can set a secret record lock to prevent unauthorized access to your records in
CONTACT, SCHEDULE, MEMO, PAINT and OWNER, as well as a format lock to prevent the database
from being reformatted when the RESET button is pressed.
To set a record or format lock, tap on the circle next to the lock you want to set. The PDA asks you to enter
a new password using the QWERTY keyboard and then to confirm it. The password will be saved when
you exit SECURITY.
Your PDA will then ask you whether you want to set a secret question in case you forget your password. If
you tap NO, the PDA returns to the SECURITY screen and saves the password. CLEAR PASSWORD
appears at the bottom of the screen. If you tap YES, the PDA asks you to input a question using one of the
inputting methods described above. After you have input the question, the PDA asks you to input the
answer. Once you have done that, the password will be set. CLEAR PASSWORD appears at the bottom of
the SECURITY screen.
When you want to remove the lock, tap on the circle next to the unlocked icon. The PDA will ask you to
enter your password. It will delete the password and set the PDA to UNLOCK (a dot appears in the circle
next to the unlocked padlock).
You can also set a password by tapping on SET PASSWORD at the bottom of the SECURITY screen. If a
password has already been set, CLEAR PASSWORD appears at the bottom of the screen. To clear the
password, tap on CLEAR PASSWORD and then input the password. The PDA will delete the password,
and SET PASSWORD will then appear at the bottom of the SECURITY screen.
Use DIGITIZER to calibrate the touch screen of the PDA, that is how the PDA recognizes your inputs
when you tap the screen with the stylus. The PDA will ask you to tap the stylus on a series of targets.
GENERAL SECURITY DIGITIZER
RECORD LOCK
FORMAT LOCK
SET PASSWORD
CALIBRATION
GENERAL SECURITY DIGITIZER
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WORLD LOCAL
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CHINA
GENERAL SECURITY DIGITIZER
KEY TONE:
ON OFF
AUTO OFF: 03 MIN
LIGHT DARK
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[ ] OWNER
You can input your personal details - the same details as under Contacts - using one of the methods for
inputting data described above. You can edit the details in the normal way or input new details.
[ ] DELETION
You can delete each individual database, i.e. all records, under CONTACT, SCHEDULE, MEMO, PAINT,
E-MAIL and OWNER by tapping DELETE. Then tap the application whose database you want to delete.
The PDA will ask you if you want to delete all records in that database. Tap YES to confirm or NO to
abort. If you tap YES, the PDA will ask you again whether you really want to delete all records. Again, tap
YES to confirm or NO to abort.
[ ] MEMORY STATUS
Tap on MEMORY STATUS to see how much free memory is available.
[ ] PC SYNC
PC Sync enables you to synchronize your PDA with your computer through a COM port. All changes
made on your PDA or on your computer - that is all new, modified or deleted records - will be updated on
both platforms after synchronization.
There are two PC Sync software programs available for the PDA298 - Easy-Sync and PumaTech
Intellisync. However, you should only use one of them.
To conduct synchronization with your PDA, first install either of the two programs on your computer from
the enclosed CD-ROM. Please refer to the section Quick start guide for PC software installation.
Easy-Sync
Applications synchronized using Easy-Sync:
CONTACT, SCHEDULE, MEMO, PAINT, OWNER.
Connect your PDA to your computer using the PC Link cable provided. The small plug goes into the jack
of the PDA, while the DB-9 connector can be connected in the appropriate COM port on your computer.
Launch the Easy-Sync program on your PC. Click the Setup icon or use the pull-down Setup menu and
select the COM port that the PDA is connected to. Also set the action that you want to use for synchroniz-
ing your records (Keep PDA records, Keep PC records or Keep both records).
On the PDA, tap PC SYNC and then START to start PC Synchronization. The progress of the
synchronization is displayed on your PC screen.
To abort synchronization, press ESC key on the keyboard.
If a Secret Record Lock has been set on the PDA, you will be asked to enter the password before you can
start synchronization.
PumaTech Intellisync
Applications synchronized using Intellisync:
CONTACT, SCHEDULE, MEMO, EMAIL.
Connect your PDA to your computer as described as above.
Launch the Intellisync program on you PC.
On the PDA, tap PC SYNC and then START to start PC Synchronization.
On the Intellisync, click on the SYNCHRONIZE button. The progress of the synchronization is displayed
on your PC screen.
To abort synchronization, press ESC key on the keyboard.
** For a detailed operating guide to the Easy-Sync and Intellisync programs, please refer to the on -line
help file in the Easy-Sync and Intellisync programs.
[ ] DOWNLOAD
Use this application to download applications from your PC.
First install the Application Downloader programs on your computer from the enclosed CD-ROM. Please
refer to the section Quick start guide for PC software installation below.
Then connect your PDA to your computer as described under PC Sync.
Then follow these procedures to add applications from your PC.
1. On your PDA, tap the download [ ].
2. On your PC, execute the Application Downloader program.
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3. Make sure you have set the right COM port in Setup in the Downloader program.
4. On your PDA, tap START.
5. In the Application Downloader on your PC, click START.
6. The PDA shows that it is connecting to the PC, while the PC shows that it is “Retrieving the PDA
Application Environment”. Once this action has been concluded, your PC displays “Successfully
retrieved”. Click “OK”. The PDA returns to the download start screen. Now in your PC, you can see
the applications that are installed on the PDA under the menu tags MAIN, TOOL and SYSTEM.
7. To add a new application from the PC to the PDA, go to the menu tag you want and click “Add”. A
pop-up screen shows you which new applications are available for download. Select an application
and click “Open”.
8. Now tap on “START” in the PDA.
9. Click “UPDATE” in Downloader.
10. When the download process is completed, the message “DOWNLOAD COMPLETE” will be shown
on the PDA and the message “Successfully downloaded!” will be displayed on the PC.
11. Click “OK” on your PC.
12. Tap “EXIT” on your PDA.
To remove applications, follow these procedures:
Carry out steps 1) to 6) above. Then:
13. To delete an application from the PC and the PDA, go to the menu tag you want, select the application
and then click the “DELETE” button. Click “Yes” when the PC asks you “Are you sure you want to
delete the application?”
14. Now tap on “START” in the PDA.
15. Click “UPDATE” in Downloader.
16. When the update process is completed, the message “DOWNLOAD COMPLETE” will be shown on
the PDA and the message “Successfully downloaded!” will be displayed on the PC.
17. Click “OK” on your PC.
18. Tap “EXIT” on your PDA.
[ ] HELP
Tap the HELP function key in the appropriate application to get help.
Downloadable applications
[ ] METRIC CONVERSION
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This handy converter can convert measurements in five different categories: length, area, volume, weight
and temperature.
Tap the arrow on the left to change the category and the source and target units of measurement. Simply
tap on the category or unit you want to set the category or unit.
To input the value of the source category, highlight the source unit (the upper unit) and input the value
using the numeric keyboard. Then tap the target unit (the lower unit) to get the measurement converted
into the target unit. Use the key (backspace) on the keyboard to correct inputting errors or CE at the
top left to erase the figure displayed.
Press EXIT at any time to exit the application.
GAMES
You can play fun games on your PDA to help you relax and fill in your spare time in a challenging way.
Simply tap the game you want to play in order to enter that application.
[ ] 5-Tile
Connect a row of 5 tiles to win.
You are Black and the PDA is set as the other player, but you can play with a friend by tapping PDA to
toggle to White.
Simply tap the grid co-ordinate you want. If you are playing against the PDA, it will respond very quickly.
But you can UNDO the last move by tapping UNDO. If you are playing against a friend, let them input the
co-ordinate they want. The arrow indicates whose turn it is to play. The first player to connect 5 tiles either
horizontally, vertically or diagonally wins the game.
Toggle between low and high difficulty by tapping LOW.
Press EXIT at any time to exit the application. The PDA will ask you if you want to QUIT THE GAME.
Tap YES to return to the main menu.
[ ] Reverse
Dominate the board by placing your pieces in strategic positions. When it is your turn, place your piece
(black) so that you trap a white piece between two of your pieces - horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
That is, you have to get one of your pieces either side of a white piece or row. All the white pieces will then
turn black. White will try to “reverse’ black pieces into white in the same way. The player who has the
most pieces on the board at the end is the winner. You can only place a piece in a box that completes a line,
i.e. so that a white piece is in-between two black pieces. You (black: BLK) can only play against the PDA.
There are two levels, HIGH and LOW, which you can toggle between by tapping on the HIGH/LOW box.
LOW
UNDO
PDA
BLK
LOW
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[ ] Logic
Break the code!
Tap on the numbers at the bottom to enter a code, which is then displayed in the boxes at the top, e.g.
ENTER: 1 2 3 4. Then tap ENTER.
The PDA then displays the code you have entered to the left of the boxes in the middle and indicates which
numbers in the code are correct by putting circles in the boxes. A black circle means the number is correct
and in the right position, a clear circle means the number is in the code but currently in the wrong position.
Example: 1 2 3 4 [ ]
That means two of them are correct and in the right position and that the other two are in the code but not
in the right position.
Input another code again.
Press EXIT at any time to exit the application. The PDA will ask you if you want to quit the game.
[ ] Mine
Sweep the minefield.
The number at the top right of the screen indicates how many mines there are.
Tap the box with the “O” (open) in it so that the arrow appears above it. Then tap a square in the field if you
think there is no mine there. The square will open and a number will appear indicating how many mines
are in squares touching that field.
Use “A” (all) to open a group of squares and clear all adjacent squares that are free of mines.
To flag a square where you think a mine is, tap the “M” box, and then the square. You can unflag a square
by tapping on it again.
You lose as soon as you “open” a square with a mine in it.
At the end of the game, the locations of the mines are marked with an “ ”.
[ ] Piece
In this puzzle, you have to get the right-hand grid to match the target pattern in the left-hand grid. Move
the squares piece by piece by tapping and sliding them to the vacant square. Try to do complete the puzzle
in as few moves as possible. The PDA wins if you exceed a certain number of moves.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Suggestion
No display • Make sure that you have correctly installed fresh batteries.
• Make sure the battery door is LOCKED.
The display is faint • Make sure that the contrast is adjusted to a comfortable level.
• Replace the batteries.
No sound when an icon is tapped • Make sure key confirmation tone is enabled.
Operation is not normal • Reset the unit. Perform a full reset operation if necessary.
CARE
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory service if handled carefully.
1. Always use the stylus provided to touch the screen.
2. Keep the product dry.
3. Do not subject the product to extreme temperatures.
4. Do not expose the product to dusty, dirty or humid environments.
5. Do not clean the product with thinner, detergent or any corrosives. Wipe the product clean only with a
slightly dampened cloth.
Notice
The product might not function properly in case of electrostatic discharge. In that case, resetting
(by pressing the RESET button) is required to bring it back to normal.
Technical Specification
Model name : PDA298
Diamension : 121.7(L) x 15.7(W) x 73.7(H) mm
Weight : 128g (including batteries)
Power supply : 2 “AAA” size 1.5V Alkaline batteries
Notice of FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void user’s authority to use this product.
Note: This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This product generates, uses and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in particular installation. If this product
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
product off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Increase the separation between the product and the affected equipment.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for assistance.
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Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Important:Shielded cables must be used with this product to ensure compliance with the Class B
FCC limits.
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19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA
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