Olivetti DaVinci DV1, DaVinci DV2, DaVinci DV4 User Manual
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3
NOTICE.................................................................................................3
SAFETY TIPS.......................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 – WORKING WITH DAVINCI ......................................... 5
BATTERY INSTALLATIO N...................................................................5
RESET INITIALIZATION.......................................................................6
HOME AND WORL D TIME...................................................................6
SETTING DATE AND TIME..................................................................7
DAILY ALARM...................................................................................... 9
PASSWORD.......................................................................................10
CHAPTER 3 – GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DAVINCI...................... 11
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS...................................................... 11
APPLICATION ICON TOUCH MENU................................................. 12
CONTROL TOU CH KEYS.................................................................. 13
QUICKKEYS™...................................................................................13
DISPLAY INDICATOR S......................................................................14
OPENING AN APPLIC ATION.............................................................15
THE DAVINCI CRADL E......................................................................15
CHAPTER 4 – TOOLS MENU........................................................... 16
USING THE ‘ADD NEW RECORD’ FEATURE..................................16
USING ‘EDIT RECOR D ’ FEATURE................................................... 17
USING ‘SEARCH RECORD’ FUNCTION........................................... 18
USING ‘DELETE RECORD’ FUNCTION............................................18
CHAPTER 5 – ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD DATA ENTRY ................ 19
USING THE ON-SC R EEN VIR T U AL KEYBOARD............................ 19
INTERNATIONAL CH AR AC T ER S.....................................................19
CHAPTER 6 – PHONE BOOK.......................................................... 20
PHONE LIST MODE...........................................................................20
CREATING, EDITING AND DELETING PHON E RECORDS............21
FINDING PHONE RE C O R D S............................................................ 22
VIEWING PHONE RECOR DS............................................................23
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CHAPTER 7 – PLANNER................................................................. 24
CALENDAR FUNCTION..................................................................... 24
SCHEDULE FUNCTION..................................................................... 26
CREATING, EDITING AND DELETING SCH ED U L E R EC O R D S.....26
ANNIVERSARY FUNCTION...............................................................27
CHAPTER 8 – TO DO....................................................................... 28
TO DO LIST MODE............................................................................ 28
CREATING, EDITING AND DELETING TO DO R EC O R D S............. 29
FINDING TO DO REC O RDS.............................................................. 30
VIEWING TO DO R EC O R D S............................................................. 30
CHAPTER 9 – NOTES (MEMOS) ..................................................... 31
CHAPTER 10 – CALCULATOR....................................................... 32
CHAPTER 11 – CONVERSIONS...................................................... 33
METRIC CONVERSIO N..................................................................... 33
CURRENCY CONVERSION .............................................................. 34
EURO CONVERSION........................................................................ 35
CHAPTER 12 – MENU...................................................................... 36
TIME AND ALARM..............................................................................36
ANNIVERSARY.................................................................................. 36
PC SYNCRONIZATION...................................................................... 36
SYSTEM PREFERENCE S................................................................. 40
MEMORY............................................................................................ 40
DEFRAGMENTATION ( D EFRAG)..................................................... 40
APPENDICES................................................................................... 41
A. DAVINCI FOLDABLE KEYBOARD INSTRUCTIONS.................. 41
B. TROUBLESHOOTIN G DAVINCI.................................................. 42
C. TROUBLESHOOTING DAVINCI SYNCHRONIZATION.............. 43
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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the daVinci PDA. Please read this manual
carefully to familiarize yourself with the PDA’s many features, and to
ensure years of reliable operations.
NOTICE
We assume no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting
from the use of this manual.
We strongly recommend that separate, permanent printed records
be kept of all data. Under certain circumstances, such as exposure to
an electrostatic discharge, data may be lost or altered, or the unit may
become inoperative until reset. Therefore, we assume no responsibility
for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable, whether as a result of
improper use, repair, battery replacement, or use after the specified
battery life has expired from similar causes.
We assume no responsibility, directly or indirect ly, for financial losses
or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and
all of its functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss or
alteration of stored data, etc.
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This product was not designed to bend or survive extreme
pressure. Do not carry it in your trouser pockets. When in a bag or
briefcase, make sure that it is stationary and well padded and
protected.
To provide a longer product life, a lid cover is provided with the daVinci
in order to avoid scratches or damage when carrying the product. Do
not apply harsh chemicals or water to the display. Do not store the
product in environments where temperature ranges can be extreme.
The information provided in this manual is subject to change
without notice.
SAFETY TIPS
• Be careful not to sc ratch the touch screen. Use only the supplied
stylus or other plastic-tipped pens designed for t he touch-s ensit ive
screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil, fingernails or other
sharp objects on the surface of the touch screen.
• The daVinci should be protected from rain and moisture. Treat the
daVinci as you would other electronic devices.
• Do not drop your daVinci or subjec t it to st rong impacts.
• Protect your daVinci from extreme temperatures.
• The touch screen can be cleaned with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with a window cleaning solution. Commercial cleaners
are sold separately.
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CHAPTER 2 – WORKING WITH DAVINCI
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Before you start using the daVinci, you must install the two included
AAA alkaline batteries.
The battery door, located on the back of the unit, is locked into place.
1. Remove the battery cover by pressi ng the hinge down and pulling
the battery cover open.
2. Insert the two new batteries, f ollowing the signs inside the battery
compartment.
3. Carefully place the battery cover in its pl ace and press the cover
gently into its location until cover is locked in positi on.
DO NOT APPLY UNNECCESARY FORCE WHEN REMOVING OR
REPLACING THE BATTERY COVER. THE COVER SHOULD
EASILY FIT INTO ITS PLACE IN THE BACK OF THE UNIT.
NOTE: Battery voltages are constantly monitored; a low battery
warning message will show when power level gets too low. Replace the
batteries when this message is displayed. You can change t he battery
without losing any information. Do not t ry to operat e or sync hronize the
daVinci with a low battery; data can be corrupted or lost.
The data that has been synchronized to the computer can be restored
to the daVinci by synchronizing again. For detailed software use
instructions, see the “help and instruction files” provided with the
synchronization software.
YOU MUST RESET THE DAVINCI BEFORE USING IT FOR THE
FIRST TIME. FOLLOW THES E RESET INSTRUCTIONS:
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RESET INITIALIZATION
1. I nsert an open paper clip int o the reset opening on the backside of
the unit. The daVinci language selection screen is displayed.
2. Tap the desired language.
3. Tap Yes to clear all data (necessary when using the daVinci for
the first time only).
NOTE: RESET WILL CLEAR THE MEMORY OF ALL DATA AND
SETTINGS.
When the initialization is complete, the display switches to the clock
screen.
Adjust the display contrast by turning the display contrast knob
located on the left side of the unit.
HOME AND WORLD TIME
This screen is used to select and set the Home City, Home Time and
World City. Display this screen at anytime by tapping Menu and then
Time.
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NOTE: An image of a house on the left side of the time indicates Home
Time mode.
SETTING DATE AND TIME
To set the correct time in the Home Time mode, tap the set prom pt
located at the lower left part of the display. Tap the date, time, city and
DST fields frame to edit that field.
Editing Date
1. In the Home Time setting mode, tap the date for the date selection
view.
2. Change the year by tapping on the right or left arrows next to the
year.
3. Select the desired month and date from the provided lists.
4. Verify that the date and year at the upper part of the display
corresponds to the desired date and year.
5. Tap ok to confirm.
Editing time
1. In the Home Time setting mode, tap the time frame for the time
selection view.
2. Select the desired hour and minute from the lists. If in 12-hour
clock mode, tap AM or PM as preferred. In the minute field, tap
the up or down arrows for one-minute increments.
3. Verif y that the time at the upper part of t he displ ay corresponds t o
the desired time.
4. Tap ok to confirm.
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Selecting Home City
To select a country and city for Home Time mode:
1. Tap on Set and then on the city name, New York U.S.A., to enter
the Country and City list selection.
2. Tap any of the letter tabs on the lower part of the display t o quickly
access and display a city and country. Use the up/down touch
keys or push QuickKeys™ to scroll through the country and city
list. Tap the City tab on the lower right to sort world cities
alphabetically, tap the Country tab to sort world countries in
alphabetical order.
3. Tap the selected City in the list to make it the city showing in the
Home Time mode or enter a city not listed.
To define a home city that is not listed, follow these instructions:
1. Tap on Set and then on the city name listed, example city: New
York country: U.S.A., to enter the Country and City list selection.
Select a listed city that is within the same time zone as your
desired home city.
2. Tap on Set and then on Tools to edit the city and country/state
fields. Enter a new city and/or country name t o replace t he current
country and the city, example: city: Bridgewater, state: N.J.
3. Tap Enter or ok to save the ent ry. The screen ret urns to the tim e
setting screen. The new country/state and city are displayed.
Setting Daylight Savings (DST)
In the home time setting screen, tap DST to turn Daylight Savings on or
off. When turning DST on, the displayed time will increase one hour.
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Setting World City
1. Tap Time.
2. Tap home on the lower right side of the display. A globe is now
displayed on the left side of the time indicating World Time mode.
3. Follow same procedure used for the home city to select world city.
Viewing Home Time an d World Time
Home time and world time can be viewed from any function by pressing
the Menu and then Time key. Tap home/ world on the lower right part
of the display to toggle between Home Time or World Time modes.
DAILY ALARM
To set the daily alarm:
1. Tap Menu, Ala rm for the daily alarm screen.
2. Touch set to enter a new alarm.
3. Select the alarm time as in Editing Time above.
4. Tap the On/ Off key to activate/deactivate the alarm time.
5. Tap ok to save the settings.
When home time reaches the time set f or the daily alarm, the alarm
tone will beep for 1 minute and the alarm reminder screen will come up.
Tap anywhere on the screen to stop the sound.
The alarm is activated if the daVinci is off or on.
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PASSWORD
You can assign a password to the daVinci. For security purposes, the
entire unit can be locked from normal view or use unless the proper
password is entered. Keep a record of your password!
IF YOU FORGET YOUR PASSWORD THERE IS NO WAY TO
ACCESS ANY HIDDEN RECORDS. THERE IS NO "BACK DOOR"
INTO THE SYSTEM. YOU MUST RESET THE DAVINCI AND CLEAR
ALL MEM ORY.
Assigning a Password
1. Tap Menu, Password.
2. The daVinci will prompt you to enter a new password.
3. Use the virtual keyboard to enter the password.
The characters will be shown as ** during entry.
4. Tap Enter or ok.
5. The daVinci will prompt you to confirm the new password by
entering the password again.
6. After entering password again, tap ok. Password is now assigned.
Entering password is required every time the daVinci is turned on.
Tap the box with the word off in the System Preference to deactivate
the password protection. Tap the box with the word on in the System
Preference to activate password protection again.
Changing a Password
1. Tap Menu, Password.
2. The daVinci will prompt you to enter your existing password.
3. Use the virtual keyboard to enter the password.
4. Tap Enter or ok.
5. The daVinci will prompt you to enter a new password.
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CHAPTER 3 – GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DAVINCI
PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Display Protection
Cover
QuickKeys™
include
Up/Down
and Enter
keys
Contrast
Control
Keyboard
Connector
Stylus
Housing
Display
Indicators
Touch
Panel Area
Control
Touch keys
Application
Icon Touch
Menu
Directional
Arrows
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APPLICATION ICON TOUCH MENU
The daVinci has a variety of built-in applications that can be s elect ed by
using the stylus to tap the application icon on the touch menu.
Phone is a database of contact information, including name,
address, phone numbers, etc. Informati on of each pers on will
be stored as a record. Phone records can be grouped into
Business or Personal categories for easy access.
To Do is used to store a list of tasks. It can record the
description, priority and deadline of the task.
Planner allows you to plan your schedule and store it in
memory. It provides the flexibility of planning a schedule
with reference to monthly calendars and daily times.
Notes stores alphanumeric notes with the virtual on-sc reen
keyboard or the external keyboard.
Calc is a full function 12-digit calculator. You can easily
access the currency and metric conversion features through
the calculator mode.
Menu displays additional functions that can be used by
tapping the icon that represents that function. Current
functions include: Time, Alarm, Anniversary, Password, PC
Synchronization and more.
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CONTROL TOUCH KEYS
The control touch keys are located above the Application Icon Touch
Menu. This touch-sensitive area provides control of the data i nput and
program operations.
Glo Turns the backlit on for low light or night viewing.
(Light-Bulb)
Esc Cancels entries.
Tools The Tools menu displays the commands: Add new
Up/Down Used when the information in a record exceeds the
B/P Selects the category: Business, Personal or both.
OK Confirms entries and operation selecti ons.
On/Off Turns the unit on or off.
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QUICKKEYS™
The QuickKeys™ are designed to enable access to phone records
using one hand operation:
Up/Down Control Keys
Scrolls one line at a time.
Enter Key
Confirms entries and operation selections.
record, Edit record, Search record or Delete
record. See further information in Chapter 4: TOOLS
MENU.
screen length. The icons are tapped to move the
display a page at a time.
Left/Right and Page Up/Page Down Directional Keypad
Used to scroll a list in Phone, To Do, Planner and Memo functions.
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DISPLAY INDICATORS
Different symbols will appear on the top of the screen to indicate a
status and special actions that can be taken.
The upper line’s display Indicators specify which applic ation is c urrentl y
active. The lower lines’ display Indicators specify if the unit is in List,
Edit or Data view, in the Search mode, if the alarm is on, if the
password is activated, which category is viewed (B usi ness, Personal or
both) and if there is additional data available by scrolling up or down.
Scrolling Status Indicator
When using the full length of the screen, the display will show up to 9
lines of data. If one or both of the arrows appear in the top title section,
it indicates there is more to see in the direction of the arrow.
To see the data, use the stylus and tap the point of the up/down
control icons or the up/down control keys to move the screen a page at
a time or press the up/down keys on the directional keypad to move
the screen information one line at a time.
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