Franklin RF-8050 User Manual
RF-8050
Compact
Electronic
Organizer
User’s Guide
License Agreement.....................................................................................................2
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3
Getting Started...........................................................................................................4
Key Guide..................................................................................................................6
Using the Clocks........................................................................................................8
Setting the Alarms....................................................................................................10
Using the Calendar...................................................................................................11
Using the Telephone Directory.................................................................................12
Using the Schedule ..................................................................................................13
Using the Memo Directory.......................................................................................14
Using the Anniversary Directory..............................................................................15
Searching for and Editing Records...........................................................................16
Using a Password.....................................................................................................17
Using the Calculator ................................................................................................19
Using the Converter.................................................................................................20
Using the unit as a Card...........................................................................................22
Installing the PC Synchronization Program..............................................................24
Transmitting or Receiving Records..........................................................................25
Replacing the Battery...............................................................................................28
Specifications...........................................................................................................29
Limited Warranty (U.S. only)...................................................................................30
Limited Warranty (outside U.S.)...............................................................................31
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Introduction
Congratulations! You now own an Electronics Personal Organizer that performs a
wide range of functions. Using this organizer you can:
• Keep track of daily appointments
• Store and retrieve:
o personal telephone numbers and addresses
o schedules
o memos
o anniversary dates
• Set two clocks to keep the time and date of 29 locations around the world
• Perform metric and currency conversions
• Set a daily alarm
• Sync data with your PC
• Choose between 6 prompt languages
• Protect your data with a password
Notes
• The manufactu rer strongly rec ommends that sep arate perma nent written records be kept of all
important data. Data may be l ost or altered in virtua lly any electronic memory produc t under
certain circumstances . Therefore, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for data lost or
otherwise rendered unus able whether as a resu lt of improper use, repairs, def ects, battery
replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other c ause.
• The manufacturer assumes no r esponsib ility, directly or indirectly, for financial los ses or claims
from third parties resulting from the use of this product and any of its functions, s uch as s tolen
credit card numbers, the loss or alteration of stored data, etc.
Warning!
• Do not carry the organizer in the back pocket of your slacks or trousers.
• Do not drop the organizer or apply excessive force to it.
• Do not subject the organizer to extreme temperatures.
• Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
• Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids can
splash onto it. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam, perspiration, etc. will
also cause the organizer to malfunction.
Getting Started
Using the Organizer for the First Time
You must perform a system reset.
WARNING !
A system reset erases any user-entered information and clears all settings. Pressing
the reset button with more than light pressure may permanently disable your
organizer.
1. Press and hold ON/OFF for approximately 5 seconds to deactivate the sleep
mode.
The unit is shipped in sleep mode to conserve battery life.
2. Press ON/OFF to turn the organizer off.
3. Use a thin, pointed object (e.g., a straightened paper clip) to press the reset
button of the organizer.
CAUTION !
Do not use an object with a breakable or sharp tip.
4. Press ENTER to clear the memory.
To cancel, press any other key.
5. Press ENTER to reset the time.
To cancel, press any other key.
6. Press SEARCH or to cycle through English, Spanish, French,
German, Dutch, and Italian.
7. When the language you want is displayed on the screen, press ENTER to
select it.
The unit automatically returns to the Home Time mode.
! Setting the Clock
To learn how to set the clock, see “Using the Clocks”.
! Changing the Language
This organizer can display prompts and other messages in six languages. To
select a language, do the following:
1. Press
(H) indicates Home Time. New York is the default Home City.
2. Press L (language).
3. Press SEARCH or to cycle through English, Spanish, French,
German, Dutch, and Italian.
4. When the language you want is displayed on the screen, press ENTER to
select it.
The unit automatically returns to the Home Time mode.
(time)
! Auto Shut-Off
When none of the keys have been pressed for approximately 5-6 minutes, the
organizer automatically turns the power off to save the batteries. Press ON/OFF
to resume. The actual life of the batteries depends on the usage.
" Function Keys
SYNC Goes to Data Communication
Key Guide
(phone) Goes to the Telephone
(schd) Goes to the Scheduler
(memo) Goes to the Memos
(ann) Goes to the Anniversary
(calendar) Goes to the Calendar
(time) Toggles between Home Time and World Time
(alarm) Sets the Alarms and Chimes.
(calc) Goes to the Calculator
(conv) Goes to the Converter
" Other Keys
ON/OFF Turns the organizer on and off.
ENTER Stores data in a record, confirms data entries.
EDIT Allows you to edit information. Sets the Home and World Times, Daily
Alarm and Conversion Rates.
SYM Types special symbols, e.g. @, #, etc.
DELETE Deletes a character when editing a record. Deletes the record being
viewed.
INSERT Allows characters to be inserted when editing a record.
RETURN Moves the cursor to the next line in a record in editing mode.
SPACE Inserts a space in records, accesses the password in Home Time.
cycles through records, World Times, Conversions.
SEARCH
C
D (dst) When Home Time is displayed, turns Daylight savings on or off.
Cycles through records and Conversiones. In the Calendar, selects
alarms 1-3.
Moves cursor in indicated direction.
Controls the Screen Contrast. Displays next record.
Selects the Alarm Clock and then cycles through the Daily, Hourly and
Schedule Alarms to activate/deactivate them.
L (prompt) Changes the prompt language.
K Deletes the previous character in Calculator mode.
M (md/dm)Toggles date display between M/D/Y and D/M/Y.
V ( ) Turns the Keytone on or off.
X (am/pm) Toggles time between a.m. and p.m.
Z (12/24) Toggles time between 12- and 24-hour time displays.
" Calculator Function Keys
E (m-) Subtracts the displayed number from the number stored in the memory.
G (%) Calculates a percentage.
I (÷)
J (+/-) Changes the sign (+/-) of a number.
O (.) Inserts a decimal point.
P (=) Performs a calculation.
Q (mc) Clears the memory.
R (m+) Stores a positive number in the memory.
T (+) Adds a number.
U (x) Multiplies a number.
W (mr) Retrieve a number from the memory.
Y (-) Subtracts a number.
c/ce Clears the most recent entry.
! Turning the Keytone on or off
Divides a number. Displays as “/”.
The keytone is a beep sound produced whenever a key is pressed. When the keytone
is on, an icon ( ) appears on the screen. To turn the keytone on or off, press
(time) to return to Home Time, and then press V ( ).
! About Symbols
SYM gives you the option to enter any of the 15 symbols. Press SYM to cycle
through the symbols: @ / : _ , # $ £ ¥ ? * ( ) ! &.
! About Screen Illustrations
Some screen illustrations in this User’s Guide may vary slightly from what you see on
the screen. This does not mean that your organizer is malfunctioning.
Using the Clocks
The clock allow you to set your Home Time and view different local times around the
world. You should set the Home Time before viewing World Times or using the
Schedule as the World Times settings are based on the Home Time.
! Setting Home Time
1. Press (time) until the Home Time screen appears.
( H ) indicates Home Time. New York is the default setting.
2. Press M (md/dm) to toggle between the date display of “M/D/Y” and
“D/M/Y”.
3. Press D (dst) if you want to see daylight savings time.
is displayed. To turn if off, press D (dst) again.
4. Press EDIT to start editing.
5. Press SEARCH
When you see the one you want, stop pressing SEARCH or to
choose it as your Home City.
Note : If you wish to change the label of your Home City, type the name you want
using up to 12 letters.
6. Press ENTER to enter the date and Home Time. For example, to enter 09-251999, 10:15a.m., type 092519991015.
7. Press ENTER to store your settings.
8. Press X(am/pm) to toggle between a.m. and p.m.
Note : you can only toggle between a.m./p.m. in the Home Time display mode.
or to cycle through the list of 29 cities.
! Viewing World Time
1. Press (time) until the < World Time > screen appears.
( W ) indicates World Time.
There are 29 built-in cities in different time zones.
2. Use SEARCH
corresponding times.
Note : World Time is based upon hours added to or subtracted from the
Home Time zone. It is not a separate clock and cannot be set.
3. Press
! Time Format
When setting time, press X (am/pm) to toggle between a.m. and p.m.
When viewing time, press Z (12/24) to toggle between the 12-hour and 24-hour
format.
(time) to return to the Home Time screen.
or to cycle through the list of cities and view their
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