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Contents About This Guide 7 1 Introduction to the Wrist PDA Watch 9 Wrist PDA components . . . . . . . . . Main components . . . . . . . . . . Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recharging the watch . . . . . . . . . Displaying the time. . . . . . . . . . . Switching to PDA mode . . . . . . . . . Understanding application interface elements Using menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Edit menu . . . . . . . . . Using the Command toolbar and letters. . .
3 Managing Applications 31 Using the Launcher . . . . . . . . Grouping applications by category . Customizing the Launcher . . . . Getting information about an application Installing add-on applications . . . . Removing applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Working with Applications 39 Using Date Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scheduling events . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Using Security 77 Marking records as private. . . . Masking and hiding private records Displaying private records . . . . Assigning and editing passwords . Locking your watch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Customizing Your Watch Choosing a watch face . . Choosing fonts . . . . . Setting Preferences . . . Connection Preferences Date & Time Preferences Digitizer Preferences . . Formats Preferences . .
IR HotSync operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing your computer for infrared communication . . Configuring HotSync Manager for infrared communication Performing an IR HotSync operation . . . . . . . . Importing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using File Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintaining Your Wrist PDA Resetting your watch . . . . . Performing a soft reset . . . . Performing a hard reset . . . Calibrating the screen . . . . .
About This Guide Welcome! This guide describes all you need to know about using your Wrist PDATM watch and the applications that come with it. Before using your watch as a personal digital assistant (PDA), you may want to look at the first two chapters of this guide to learn about its basic features and how to write on the screen using the built-in handwriting software. Then see chapter 4 for details on using the main applications: Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad.
A bo ut T hi s Gu i de 8 Wrist PDA User Guide
1 Introduction to the Wrist PDA Watch To start using your Wrist PDA, familiarize yourself with the basic features described in this chapter.
I nt ro du c ti o n t o t he Wr i st PDA Wa t c h Wrist PDA components Wrist PDA components Main components Stylus (built into wristband) Infrared (IR) port Screen • Screen. View the applications and data stored in your watch. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus. – Write letters and numbers on the screen using the built-in Jot® handwriting software (see page 22). – Activate the backlight by pressing and holding Back (see page 11). • Stylus.
I n tr od uc t i on to th e Wri s t P DA Wa tc h Wrist PDA components Control buttons Page Up Rocker Up Reset Rocker Enter Rocker Down Back Page Down • Rocker Up and Rocker Down. Pivot the Rocker to scroll to the next or previous item or line on the screen. • Rocker Enter. Press the Rocker inward (toward the watch) to open the currently highlighted application or menu item. When the Wrist PDA displays the time, press Rocker Enter to return to PDA mode. • Page Up and Page Down.
I nt ro du c ti o n t o t he Wr i st PDA Wa t c h Wrist PDA components Stylus The stylus is stored in the buckle as shown below: Your stylus is designed to unfold in 45 degree increments. Try all the positions to find the one that is most comfortable for you. • Straight position. Hold the stylus like a pen or pencil. • Angled positions. Hold the metal part of the stylus with your thumb and index fingers for a comfortable, stable, writing position. • Tapping.
I n tr od uc t i on to th e Wri s t P DA Wa tc h Recharging the watch IMPORTANT: Do not use a pen, pencil, or any other sharp object to write on the screen. A spare stylus is included with the watch. If you misplace your stylus, visit www.fossil.com for information on getting a replacement. If you have difficulty accurately selecting items on the screen, you may need to calibrate the screen (see page 112).
I nt ro du c ti o n t o t he Wr i st PDA Wa t c h Recharging the watch To recharge the watch: 1. Plug the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. 2. Plug the power supply into an electrical outlet. 4 2 3 1 3. Plug the power cable into the connector on the USB cable. 4. Open the USB port cover on the side of the watch and plug the USB cable into the USB port on the side of the watch. 5. Let the watch charge for several hours or overnight to recharge the battery fully.
I n tr od uc t i on to th e Wri s t P DA Wa tc h Displaying the time Displaying the time Your Wrist PDA watch automatically displays the time after a brief period of inactivity (when you have not used the stylus or pressed any of the buttons). You can select the specific period of time after which the watch face appears, ranging from 30 seconds to two minutes (see page 81). NOTE: For ease of viewing in dark conditions, turn on the backlight. Press and hold Back until the light activates.
I nt ro du c ti o n t o t he Wr i st PDA Wa t c h Understanding application interface elements Understanding application interface elements Wrist PDA applications include these interface elements: Tap here to open category list • Lists that display your choices. Tap the triangle next to the list to display your choices, and then tap an item in the list to select it. • Text areas and screens in which you can enter information. • Scroll bars to move through multi-page screens.
I n tr od uc t i on to th e Wri s t P DA Wa tc h Using menus Using menus The easy to use menus work the same way in all the applications on your watch. The menus and commands, however, differ based on the application and the area of the application in which you are working. For example, in Memo Pad, the Memo List screen and the Memo screen display different menus. NOTE: Calculator does not have menus. To select a menu command: 1. Tap the tab in the top-left corner of the screen to open the menu bar.
I nt ro du c ti o n t o t he Wr i st PDA Wa t c h Using the Command toolbar and letters To use the Edit menu: 1. Tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 2. Tap the Edit menu and choose from these commands: • Undo reverses the last action. • Cut removes a selection from its current location to memory. You can then paste the text into another area of the current application or into a different application. • Copy copies a selection and moves it to memory.
I n tr od uc t i on to th e Wri s t P DA Wa tc h Using the Command toolbar and letters To use the Command toolbar and letters: 1. Draw a diagonal line from the lower-left to top-right (called the Command stroke) to display the Command toolbar. The Command toolbar appears for about 4 seconds. Command toolbar Command stroke 2. Do one of the following: • Tap the desired command’s icon. • Write the command’s letter. Command letters are listed beside the menu commands.
I nt ro du c ti o n t o t he Wr i st PDA Wa t c h Displaying tips Displaying tips Many of the dialog boxes on your watch contain a Tip icon in the top-right corner. Tips anticipate questions you may have and provide shortcuts for using the dialog box or other useful information. To display a tip: 1. Tap 2. Tap Done after reading the tip. 20 Wrist PDA User Guide Tips.
2 Writing on the Screen You can enter data into your Wrist PDA using the onscreen keyboard or by writing with the stylus in the text input area. You can also enter or import data on your computer and then synchronize your watch and your computer to transfer the information to your watch (see page 95). Using the onscreen keyboard Some applications let you open the onscreen keyboard when you need to enter text or numbers on your watch. To use the onscreen keyboard: 1.
Wri t i ng on th e Sc re e n Using the handwriting software 6. Tap the desired letters.To use the number keyboard, tap 123 at the bottom of the keyboard display. To use international characters, tap Int’l. Alpha Tab Backspace Caps Lock Carriage return Caps Shift Tap here to display alphabetic keyboard Numeric International Tap here to display international keyboard. Tap here to display numeric keyboard. 7. Tap Done to insert the text or numbers in the entry.
W ri ti n g on th e Sc re e n Using the handwriting software Learning to write characters With only a few minutes of practice, you will find it easy to enter accurate text and numbers using Jot. The Jot tutorial shows you how to use the handwriting software. To practice using Jot: 1. Press Back until you see the Launcher’s All category. 2. Select and open 3. Tap Tutorial. 4. Tap a letter to see how it is written, then try writing it yourself. Jot.
Wri t i ng on th e Sc re e n Using the handwriting software • The screen is divided into two parts, one for lowercase letters and one for numbers. You must begin letter strokes on the left side, and number strokes on the right. NOTE: To turn on the screen-dividing mark (shown below), select and open Jot and make sure Show mode mark is checked.
W ri ti n g on th e Sc re e n Using the handwriting software 4. Start your stroke at the heavy dot, and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables. 5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape. Your watch recognizes your stroke immediately and displays the letter at the insertion point onscreen. As soon as you lift the stylus from the screen, you can begin the stroke for the next character you want to write.
Wri t i ng on th e Sc re e n Using the handwriting software Writing letters Draw these letters, symbols, and gestures on the left side of the screen. Writing numbers Draw these numbers and symbols on the right side of the screen. Writing accent marks Write accent marks on the right side of the screen after writing an upper- or lowercase character.
W ri ti n g on th e Sc re e n Selecting and editing text Using the Jot Tuner The Jot Tuner provides alternative strokes for making the I, K, P, T, Y, and $ characters. For example, you may want to form the letter “T” by using strokes similar to a space and an “L”. But if this technique is difficult to control, you can turn off this option. NOTE: The Jot application, tutorial, and option settings are available in the English language only. To use the Tuner: 1.
Wri t i ng on th e Sc re e n Using ShortCuts To select the text you want to edit, do one of the following: • Double-tap a word to select the word. • Triple-tap any word to select the entire line. • To select several characters, words, or lines, tap and hold with the stylus until you hear a beep. Then drag the stylus left or right across the text you want to highlight, or drag up or down to select multiple lines. Using ShortCuts ShortCuts let you quickly and easily enter commonly used words or phrases.
W ri ti n g on th e Sc re e n Using ShortCuts To create a ShortCut: 1. Press Back until you see the Launcher’s All category. 2. Select and open 3. Tap the category list; then tap ShortCuts. 4. Tap New. 5. In the ShortCut Name line, enter the letters you want to use to activate the ShortCut. Prefs. Tap New 6. Tap the ShortCut Text area, then enter the text you want to appear when you write the ShortCut characters.
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3 Managing Applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Wrist PDA, how to personalize application settings, and how to group applications into related categories. Using the Launcher The Launcher displays all the available applications on your watch. Application category In addition to providing a way for you to open applications, the Launcher displays the current time, battery level, and application category.
Ma n ag i ng App l i c at i on s Using the Launcher • Tap the category list in the topright; then tap a category. Tap here to choose application category • Press Back repeatedly until you see the category you want. (Only categories with applications in them will display). TIP: If you are unsure which category an application is in, select All to display all the applications on your watch. See page 32 to find out which category an application is in and how to change it. 3.
Ma n a gi ng A pp l i ca t i on s Using the Launcher To place an application in a category: 1. If necessary, press Back to display the Launcher. 2. Tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 3. On the App menu, tap Category. 4. Tap the list next to each application; then tap a category. TIP: To create a new category, tap an application’s list; then tap Edit Categories. Tap New, enter the category name, and then tap OK twice to add the category. 5. Tap Done.
Ma n ag i ng App l i c at i on s Getting information about an application 3. Set any of these options: • Remember Last Application. If checked, the last application you used is selected each time you open the Launcher. If unchecked, the first application is selected. • Remember Last Category. If checked, the last application category you used appears each time you open the Launcher. If unchecked, the All category appears each time you open the Launcher. • View By.
Ma n a gi ng A pp l i ca t i on s Installing add-on applications Installing add-on applications In addition to the applications that are built into your watch, you can install other applications (called add-on or third-party applications). A variety of add-on applications are available, such as games and other productivity software. Add-on applications reside in RAM memory and can be removed at any time (see page 37).
Ma n ag i ng App l i c at i on s Installing add-on applications 3. Click Install to open the Install Tool dialog box. TIP: You can also open the Install Tool dialog box by doubleclicking any file with a PRC file extension. 4. Click the User drop-down list and select the name you gave your Wrist PDA; then click Add. User dropdown list 5. Browse to the folder on your computer where you saved or extracted the application. Select the application, then click Open.
Ma n a gi ng A pp l i ca t i on s Removing applications Removing applications You can remove add-on applications, patches, and extensions from your watch if you run out of memory or no longer need them. You cannot remove the built-in applications on watch, including Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, and Calculator. To remove an add-on application: 1. Tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 2. On the App menu, tap Delete. 3. Tap the application you want to remove. 4.
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4 Working with Applications Your Wrist PDA includes these basic applications: • Date Book for scheduling • To Do List for reminding you of tasks you need to complete • Address Book for entering names and addresses • Memo Pad for jotting notes • Calculator for performing mathematical calculations Wrist PDA User Guide 39
Using Date Book Using Date Book Date Book lets you quickly and easily schedule appointments or any activity associated with a date or time. When you open Date Book, you see the current date and time slots for a standard business day. Use Date Book to: • Schedule several types of events: timed events, untimed events, repeating events, continuous events, and all day events. • Display several schedule formats: by Day, Week, Month, or Agenda View.
Using Date Book • Repeating events, such as a weekly meeting that is held on the same day at the same time each week. • Continuous events, such as a vacation or three-day conference. • All day events, which reflect your default day length settings. Scheduling timed events You can schedule timed events for the current date or for future dates. To schedule a timed event for the current date: 1. Open Date Book to today’s schedule. 2. Tap the line next to the time the event starts. 3.
Using Date Book 6. Set the duration of the event by doing any of the following: • Tap the Start Time box and then tap the hours and minutes in the time columns; tap End Time and then tap the time columns to set the End Time. Tap to scroll to earlier hours. Start Time highlighted Tap to change hours. Tap to change minutes. Tap to scroll to later hours. • Press Rocker Up and Down to change the hours and Page Up and Down to change the minutes. To make the time change faster, press and hold the buttons.
Using Date Book Scheduling untimed events You can schedule untimed events for any date. Untimed events appear at the top of the list of times marked with a diamond. To schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date of the event, (see previous procedure). 2. Tap New. 3. In the Set Time dialog box, tap No Time. 4. Enter a description of the event. 5. Tap a blank area on the screen to deselect the untimed event.
Using Date Book 3. Tap the Repeat box to open the Change Repeat dialog box. Tap the Repeat box. 4. Tap Day, Week, Month, or Year to set how often the event repeats (or use the Rocker to select the desired option). For a continuous event, choose Day. 5. Enter a number that shows how often you want the event to repeat on the Every line. For example, if you select Month and enter the number 2, the event repeats every other month. 6. Optional.
Using Date Book Tap Delete 5. In the Repeating Event dialog box, select one of these options: • Current deletes a single occurrence of this event. • Future deletes the current event and all future occurrences of this event. • All deletes all past, current, and future occurrences of this event. The event is updated or removed and you are returned to the Day View where you started.
Using Date Book Rescheduling or deleting events The Details dialog box in Date Book lets you reschedule events, convert untimed events into timed events, and delete events. To reschedule an event: 1. Select the event you want to reschedule. 2. Tap Details. 3. In the Event Details dialog box, do any of the following: • Change the time. Tap the Time box, select a new time; then tap OK. • Change the date. Tap the Date box, select a new date; then tap OK. • Add a note.
Using Date Book Using the alarm The Alarm setting lets you set an audible alarm and display a reminder message for Date Book events. If you do not set an alarm, no visual or audible indicator will occur. Setting an alarm for an event You can set an alarm for minutes, hours, or days before an event. When you set an alarm, an Alarm icon appears to the right of the event. For timed events, the alarm sounds at the specified period of minutes, hours, or days before the event begins.
Using Date Book To set alarm options: 1. Tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 2. Tap Options; then tap Preferences. 3. Set any of these options: • Alarm Preset. If checked, each new event includes an alarm. If unchecked, new events do not include an alarm. • Alarm Sound. Tap the list; then tap an alarm tone: Alarm, Alert, Bird, Concert, Phone, Sci-fi, and Wake Up. • Remind Me. Tap the list; then tap how many times the alarm sounds: Once, Twice, 3 Times, 5 Times, or 10 Times. • Play Every.
Using Date Book When an audible alarm sounds, you see the Reminder screen where you can respond to an alarm. To use the Reminder screen, tap one of the following: • OK: Makes the reminder go away, with no further notification. • Snooze: Switches to the application that was running when the alarm went off, and returns to the Reminder screen after five minutes.
Using Date Book NOTE: If you tapped Snooze and then tapped the blinking alarm indicator to make the Reminders list reappear, tapping Done makes the Reminders list continue to snooze, and it reappears after five minutes. Clear All: Remove all the items from the list, but do not close the Reminders list. Tap this button to erase a list of events that have passed.
Using Date Book To display the current time: 1. Tap and hold the date in the top-left. 2. Without lifting the stylus, make a small stroke in any direction away from the date display. The current time displays instead of the date until you release the stylus from the screen. Working in Week View Week View displays your calendar for an entire week. This view lets you quickly review your appointments and available time slots.
Using Date Book • Tap a blank time on any day to move to that day and have the time selected for a new event. • Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the Week View to move directly to that day without selecting an event. • Week View displays the hours of the day defined by the Start Time and End Time in Date Book Preferences. If you have an event before or after this time span, a bar appears at the top or bottom of that day's column. Use the onscreen scroll arrows to scroll to the event.
Using Date Book Working in Agenda View Agenda View lets you view appointments, untimed events, and To Do List tasks in a single screen. Although it is primarily a viewing option, you can also use the Agenda View to check off completed tasks. To go to a Day View of any event on the Agenda View screen, simply tap the desired event. Scroll each list Tips for using Agenda View • Tap the Previous and Next arrows to move forward or backward a day at a time or to display more To Do List tasks.
Using Date Book Spotting event conflicts It is possible to schedule multiple events during the same time slot. These event conflicts appears in the Week View as overlapping time bars and in the Day View as overlapping brackets to the left of the conflicting times. Event conflicts Changing the Date Book display In Day View or Month View, you can change which events appear onscreen. In Day View, you can also display time bars that highlight event conflicts. To change the Date Book display: 1.
Using Date Book Changing the displayed Start and End Times You can change the preferences used for new entries. Preferences include display starting time, display ending time, and alarm characteristics (see page 47). The Start and End Time are used by the various Date Book screens. When you schedule an All Day event, the event starts and ends at these times. And Week View displays the time span defined by the Start Time and End Time. To change the start and end time in Date Book: 1.
Using To Do List Using To Do List To Do List is a convenient place to create reminders and prioritize the things that you have to do. Use To Do List to: • Make a quick and convenient list of things to do. • Assign a priority level to each task. • Assign a due date for any or all of your tasks. • Group tasks into categories so that you can organize and view them (see page 71). • Sort your tasks by due date, priority level, or category.
Using To Do List Creating tasks An item on your To Do List is a reminder of something you have to complete. A record in To Do List is called a task. To create a task: 1. From the To Do List, tap New. TIP: If no task is currently selected, writing in the text input area automatically creates a new task. New task Tap New 2. Enter the task description. The text can be longer than one line. TIP: You can add a name, address, and phone number from Address Book to a task.
Using To Do List To set the priority of a task: 1. From the To Do List, tap the Priority number to the left of the task. Tap here 2. Tap the Priority number for the task; 1 is most important and 5 is least important. Checking off tasks You can check off a task to indicate that you have completed it. To check off tasks, do one of the following: • Tap the box next to the task. • Press Rocker Up and Down to highlight a task, then press Rocker Enter.
Using To Do List Changing priorities and due dates You can display the due date assigned to a task, change its priority, and assign it to a category with the To Do Item Details dialog box. To change the priority and due date of a task: 1. In To Do List, scroll to and select the task you want to change. 2. Tap Details. 3.
Using To Do List 4. Set these options: • Show Completed Items. If checked, completed tasks appear in To Do List. If unchecked, completed tasks disappear from the list, but are kept in the memory until you purge them. • Show Only Due Items. If checked, only the tasks that are currently due, past due, or have no due date specified appear in the list. Tasks that are not yet due do not appear in the list until their due date. If unchecked, all unfinished tasks appear in the list. 5.
Using Address Book Using Address Book Address Book lets you keep names, addresses, telephone numbers, and other information about your personal or business contacts. Use Address Book to: • Quickly enter, look up, or duplicate names, addresses, phone numbers, and other information. • Enter up to five phone numbers (home, work, fax, mobile, and so on) or e-mail addresses for each name. • Choose which phone number appears in the Address List for each Address Book entry.
Using Address Book To create a new Address Book entry: 1. From the Address List, tap New. Cursor at Last name Tap New. 2. Enter the last name of the person you want to add. 3. Tap a field to move to it and enter any information you want to include in the entry. TIP: You can change the phone number labels by tapping the list and choosing another label. Any changes you make apply only to the current entry.
Using Address Book To view an address entry: 1. From the Address list, scroll to and select the address entry. TIP: You can also enter the first few letters of the name you want to locate on the Look Up line. The entry appears in Address view. 2. Tap Done after you finish viewing the entry. Duplicating an entry You can duplicate existing entries, which can be helpful when you want to enter multiple people from a single organization.
Using Address Book 4. In the Address Entry Details dialog box, select any of these settings: • Show in List. Tap to choose which type of phone or other information you want to appear in the Address List: Work, Home, Fax, Pager, Mobile, Other, and E-mail. • Category. Tap to assign the entry to a category. • Private. If checked, the entry disappears when Security is on. If unchecked, the entry appears when Security is on. 5. To attach a note to an entry, tap Note, enter the text, and tap OK. 6.
Using Address Book Adding custom fields You can add custom fields to the end of the Address Edit screen for entering additional information. To add custom fields: 1. From Address Book, tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 2. Tap Options; then tap Rename Custom Fields. 3. In the Rename Custom Fields dialog box, enter names for the fields to identify the information you will enter in them. The field names appear in all entries, at the end of the Address Edit screen. 4. Tap OK. 5.
Using Memo Pad Using Memo Pad Memo Pad provides a place to take notes that are not associated with records in Date Book, Address Book, or To Do List. You can also: • Group memos in categories so that you can organize and view them (see page 71). • Write down phone numbers and other types of information. Later, you can copy and paste this information into other applications. To open Memo Pad: 1. Switch to PDA mode (see page 15). 2. Press Back until you see the Launcher’s All category. 3.
Using Memo Pad TIP: You can also create a new memo by beginning to write in the Memo List. The first letter is automatically capitalized and begins your new memo. 2. Enter the text you want to appear in the memo. Enter the carriage return stroke (new line stroke) to move to a new line in the memo. TIP: To form the carriage return stroke, draw a diagonal line toward the lower-left corner of the screen.
Using Memo Pad TIP: When you are looking at the text of a memo, you can easily jump to other memos. Press Rocker Up and Down to scroll to other memos. To sort the Memo List: 1. From the Memo list, tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 2. Tap Options; then tap Preferences. 3. Choose one of these options: • Manual. Tap to sort new memos in the sequence in which you create them. • Alphabetical. Tap to sort new and existing memos in numerical and then alphabetical sequence. 4. Tap OK.
Using Calculator Using Calculator Calculator lets you perform basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. To open Calculator: 1. Switch to PDA mode (see page 15). 2. Press Back until you see the Launcher’s All category. 3. Select and open Calc. Calculator appears on the screen. Using Calculator buttons Tap the onscreen number buttons to enter numbers.
Using Calculator Places the current number in memory. Each new number you enter with the M+ button is added to the total stored in memory. The number that you add can be either a calculated value or a number you enter. Tapping this button has no effect on the current calculation (or series of calculations); it merely places the value into memory until it is recalled. Recalls the stored value from memory and inserts it in the current calculation. Clears any value that is stored in Calculator memory.
P er fo rm i ng Co mm on Ta s k s Grouping records into categories 5 Performing Common Tasks There are many tasks that are common to the organizer applications. These common tasks are described in this chapter. This chapter uses the generic term records to refer to an individual entry in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad. Grouping records into categories You can group records into categories in Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad for easy retrieval. (Date Book does not have categories.
Pe rf or mi n g Co mm on Ta s k s Grouping records into categories To display a category of records: 1. Select and open Address, To Do List, or 2. Tap the category list in the top-right; then tap the category you want to display. Tap category list Memo Pad. Select a category To add or edit categories: 1. Select and open Address, To Do List, or Memo Pad. 2. Tap the category list in the top-right; then tap Edit Categories. Edit Categories 3. Select any of these options: • New.
P er fo rm i ng Co mm on Ta s k s Finding text Finding text Your watch includes a system wide find command to help you quickly locate information. To find text: 1. Drag a diagonal line from the lower-left to upper-right to display the Command toolbar. Find icon 2. Tap Find. 3. In the Find dialog box, enter the text you want to find. Find searches for the text in all records and notes within all applications and displays the results.
Pe rf or mi n g Co mm on Ta s k s Attaching notes Attaching notes You can attach notes to records in all the organizer applications except Memo Pad. A note can be up to several thousand characters long. To attach a note to a record: 1. Scroll to and select the entry to which you want to add a note. 2. (Address Book only.) Tap Edit. 3. Tap Details. 4. Tap Note. 5. Enter the desired text. 6. Tap Done. A note icon appears to the right of any item containing a note.
P er fo rm i ng Co mm on Ta s k s Purging records • Tap Details. In the record’s Details dialog box, tap Delete. • Delete the text of the record. NOTE: In Date Book, deleting the text of a repeating event deletes all instances of the event. • Draw a diagonal line from the lower-left to upper-right to display the Command toolbar; then tap Delete or write the Command letter D in the text area. Delete icon A confirmation dialog box appears. 3.
Pe rf or mi n g Co mm on Ta s k s Purging records To purge records: 1. Select and open 2. Tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 3. On the Record menu, tap Purge. 4. (Date Book only.) Tap the Delete Events Older Than list; then tap an option: 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 1 month. 5. To save a copy of purged records in an archive file on your computer, make sure Save Archive Copy on PC is checked. If checked, purged records are placed in an archive file the next time you synchronize. 6.
6 Using Security Your watch includes a Security application that lets you set options to protect entries from unauthorized use in a variety of ways. The Security application lets you: • Mask or hide entries you have defined as private. The Mask option displays a gray bar over private records, and the Hide option completely removes (hides) private records. • Assign a password to viewing options to enhance security.
Us i ng S e cu ri t y Masking and hiding private records 4. Tap Details. 5. Make sure Private is checked. 6. Tap OK. 7. In the Private Records alert box, tap OK. Masking and hiding private records You can mask or hide private records. When you mask private records, a bar appears as a visual placeholder where the record would normally be displayed; when you hide records, they are not visible anywhere in the list.
Us ing S ec u ri t y Displaying private records Displaying private records You can display private records in a specific application or you can display all private records on your watch. To display private records in a specific application: 1. From within the application, tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 2. Tap Options; then tap Security. 3. In the Change Security dialog box, tap the Current Privacy list; then tap Show Records. 4. Tap OK. 5.
Us i ng S e cu ri t y Locking your watch 4. Do one of the following: • Assign a password. Enter the password again to verify it; then tap OK. • Change your password. Enter a new password; then tap OK. • Delete your password. Enter your current password; then tap OK. Tap Delete. Locking your watch You can lock your watch with a password to protect your information. When it is locked, a System Lockout screen displays the name of the owner (see page 80).
7 Customizing Your Watch Choosing a watch face You can choose a new watch face by using the Watch application. 1. Press Back to until you see the Launcher’s All category. 2. Select and open 3. Press Rocker Up or Down to select your favorite watch face, then press Rocker Enter to select it and return to the Launcher. Watch. When the watch goes into sleep mode, the watch face you selected will display the time.
C us t om i z i ng Y ou r Wa t c h Choosing fonts Choosing fonts You can change the font style in all organizer applications. You can choose a different font style for each application. Small font Bold font Large font To change the font style: 1. Open an application. 2. Tap the tab at the top-left to open the menu bar. 3. Tap Options; then tap Font. 4. Press Rocker Up and Down to highlight the desired font and then press Rocker Enter to select it. Or tap the font; then tap OK.
C us to mi z i n g You r Wa tc h Setting Preferences To open Preferences: 1. Switch to PDA mode (see page 15). 2. Press Back until you see the Launcher’s All category. 3. Select and open 4. Tap the category list in the top-right; then tap the name of the panel you want to open. Prefs. TIP: To switch to another Preferences panel, tap the category list in the top-right; then tap the panel’s name.
C us t om i z i ng Y ou r Wa t c h Setting Preferences • Details. Tap to open the Details dialog box where you can adjust these additional settings: – Speed. Tap the list to set the maximum speed at which your watch communicate with your computer. – Flow Ctl (Flow Control). Select a connection option. Options are Automatic, On (Xon), or Off (Xoff). Date & Time Preferences Date & Time Preferences let you set the date, time, time zone, and Daylight Savings settings for your watch.
C us to mi z i n g You r Wa tc h Setting Preferences • Set Time Zone. Select the time zone for the system clock. Press Rocker Up and Down to scroll to the time zone where you are; then press Rocker Enter to select it. When you travel, use this dialog box to change time zones. If you’re not sure what time zone you are in, find out what time it is, and select the time zone which shows the correct new time. Do not use the time zone dialog box to switch between daylight savings time and standard time.
C us t om i z i ng Y ou r Wa t c h Setting Preferences • Date. Tap the list and select a format. D is day, M is month, and Y is year. • Week starts. Tap the list and select Sunday or Monday as the first day of the week. • Numbers. Tap the list and select the decimal point and thousands separator. General Preferences General Preferences let you adjust various settings to save battery power when your watch is not connected to a power outlet.
C us to mi z i n g You r Wa tc h Setting Preferences Owner Preferences Owner Preferences let you record a name, company name, phone number, or any other information you want to associate with your watch. If you use Security Preferences to lock your watch with a password, your Owner Preferences information appears when you turn on the watch, and you must unlock the Owner Preferences panel to change the information on it.
C us t om i z i ng Y ou r Wa t c h Setting Preferences Tap New TIP: You can add a space character after the last word in your ShortCut text so that a space automatically follows the ShortCut text. • Edit. Use this button to modify an existing ShortCut. From the ShortCut Preferences panel, tap the ShortCut you want to edit, tap Edit, and then enter your changes. • Delete. Use this button to remove a ShortCut. From the ShortCut Preferences panel, tap the ShortCut you want to delete and then tap Delete.
C us to mi z i n g You r Wa tc h Setting Preferences • Lock Face. Prevent the watch face from being accidentally changed by pressing Rocker Up or Down. If checked, the watch face cannot be changed in sleep mode. If unchecked, the watch face can be changed in sleep mode. • Enter PDA. Tap the list to choose how long you have to press Rocker Enter to exit sleep mode and return to PDA mode. • Back Backlight. Tap the list to choose how long you have to press Back to turn on the backlight. • Default.
C us t om i z i ng Y ou r Wa t c h Setting Preferences 90 Wrist PDA User Guide
8 Beaming Information Your Wrist PDA watch is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that you can use to beam information to another Palm OS device that is close by and also has an IR port. The IR port is located on the side of the watch, near the wristband. You can beam the following information between Palm OS devices: • The record currently displayed in Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad. • All records in the currently displayed category in Address Book, To Do List, or Memo Pad.
B e am i ng I nf or ma t io n Beaming a record or category To create a business card: 4. From the Address List, create a new entry or select an entry that contains the information you want on your business card (see page 61). 5. In Address view, tap the tab in the top-left to open the menu bar. 6. On the Record menu, tap Select Business card. 7. At the prompt, tap Yes. A business card icon appears next to the Address View tab at the top of the screen.
Be a mi n g I nf or ma t io n Receiving beamed information NOTE: Some applications are copy-protected and cannot be beamed, as indicated by a lock icon. 4. When the Beam Status dialog box appears, point the IR port directly at the IR port of the receiving device. When the Beam Status dialog box indicates that the transfer is complete, you can resume working on your watch.
B e am i ng I nf or ma t io n Receiving beamed information 94 Wrist PDA User Guide
9 Synchronizing With Your Computer HotSync technology lets you synchronize—exchange and update— data between your Wrist PDA and your computer. The information on your computer is stored in Palm Desktop software or another personal information manager (PIM) such as Microsoft® Outlook®. Changes you make on your watch or in your desktop PIM application appear in both places after you synchronize.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Transferring data from another Palm OS device • Back up and synchronize the data stored on your watch with HotSync technology. • Import and export data, so you can easily transfer data from other desktop applications into any of your main applications (see page 107). • Install add-on applications onto your watch (see page 35). • Print your Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad information.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r Installing the Wrist PDA software 5. Inside this folder are directories called address, todo, datebook, and memopad. Copy these folders and paste them into the “old device” directory that you created in step 3. 6. Install the Wrist PDA Palm Desktop software by following the directions in the next section. Be sure to create a unique user name for your new Wrist PDA watch during the installation process. 7.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Installing the Wrist PDA software To install the Wrist PDA software on a Windows computer: 1. Exit all running programs. Be sure that Microsoft® Outlook® is closed before you begin the installation. 2. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements specified in the Getting Started booklet. 3. Insert your Wrist PDA CD into your CD ROM drive. 4. When the menu screen opens, click Wrist PDA Software and follow the steps on the screen. .
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r Installing the Wrist PDA software . To install the Wrist PDA software on a Macintosh computer: 1. Exit all running programs. 2. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements specified in the Getting Started booklet. 3. Insert the installation CD in your computer. 4. Double-click the Palm Desktop Installer icon on your desktop. 5. When the Installer screen appears, choose the Easy Install option, and click Install.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Performing cable HotSync operations 6. Follow the steps on the screen to complete the installation. Performing cable HotSync operations The first time you synchronize your data, you must enter user information on both the watch and Palm Desktop software. After you enter this information and synchronize, HotSync Manager recognizes your watch and does not ask for this information again.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r Performing cable HotSync operations To perform a cable HotSync operation: 1. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the side of the watch. 4 2 3 1 2. If the HotSync Manager is not running, start it: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Programs. Navigate to the Palm Desktop software program group and choose HotSync Manager. Alternatively, you can start the Palm Desktop software which automatically opens the HotSync Manager. 3.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Selecting HotSync setup options 7. Wait for a message on your watch indicating that the process is complete. When the HotSync process is complete, you can disconnect your watch from the USB cable. Selecting HotSync setup options You can choose when you want HotSync Manager to run. To set the HotSync options: 1. Click the taskbar. HotSync Manager icon in the bottom-right corner of the 2. Choose Setup. 3.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r Customizing HotSync application settings HotSync Manager synchronizes data even when Palm Desktop software is not running. • Available Only When Palm Desktop software Is Running. Start HotSync Manager and monitor requests automatically when you open Palm Desktop software. • Manual. Monitor requests only when you select HotSync Manager from the Start menu. If you are not sure which option to use, keep the default setting, Always Available. 4. Click OK.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Customizing HotSync application settings 3. Select the appropriate User Name from the list. 4. Select an application in the Conduit list. Click Change. 5. Click the direction in which you want to write data, or click Do Nothing to skip data transfer for an application. 6. Choose how long the setting will remain in effect: • To have the setting affect only the next HotSync operation, deselect Set As Default.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r IR HotSync operations IR HotSync operations Your Wrist PDA is equipped with an infrared (IR) port that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the standards for infrared communication established by the Infrared Data Association (IrDA). This means that you can beam data to any other device that supports the IrCOMM implementation of the IrDA standards. Most importantly, you can use the IR port to perform HotSync operations without the USB cable.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er IR HotSync operations 4. Select Enable infrared communication. The COM port displayed in the drop-down box is the port where your infrared device is attached. It should be different from any port used by HotSync Manager. 5. Make a note of which port is listed as “Providing application support.” You need this information to configure HotSync Manager for infrared communication. This port is the simulated port.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r Importing data Performing an IR HotSync operation After you complete the steps to prepare for an IR HotSync operation it is easy to perform the actual operation. To perform an IR HotSync operation: 1. Press Back until you see the Launcher’s System category 2. Select and open 3. Tap Local. 4. Tap the list below the HotSync icon; then tap IR to a PC/Handheld. 5. Position your watch’s IR port within a couple of inches of the IR port on your computer. 6.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Importing data Archive formats can only be used with Palm Desktop software. Use the archive file formats to share information with other people who use Palm Powered handhelds or to create a copy of your important records. To import data: 1. Open Palm Desktop software. 2. Click the application into which you want to import data. 3. If you are importing records that contain a field with category names, do the following: • Select All in the Category box.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo ur Com pu te r Importing data With File Link, you can link to data stored in any of these formats: • Comma delimited (.csv). • Tab delimited (.tsv). • Memo Pad archive (.mpa). • Address Book archive (.aba). • Text (.txt). For details on setting up a file link, see the Palm Desktop online Help.
Sy nc h ro ni zi n g Wi t h Yo u r Com pu t er Importing data 110 Wrist PDA User Guide
10 Maintaining Your Wrist PDA Resetting your watch If your watch no longer responds to the stylus or the watch buttons, you need to perform a reset. This allows your watch to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a PC. Performing a soft reset A soft reset can resolve most problems and does not affect any data stored on the watch. To perform a soft reset, gently press the Reset button on the side of the watch.
Ma i n ta i ni n g Y ou r Wr i st PDA Calibrating the screen Performing a hard reset WARNING! Performing a hard reset erases everything on your watch. All personal data and third-party applications are deleted, and the watch is returned to its factory default settings. If possible, back up all personal data before performing a hard reset. Try resolving your problem first using a soft reset (see above). To perform a hard reset: 1.
M a i nt ai n i ng Yo ur Wr i st PD A Removing Palm Desktop software Removing Palm Desktop software If you no longer want to use Palm Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. If you remove Palm Desktop software you will not be able to synchronize your watch with your computer, even if you use Microsoft Outlook as your desktop application. To remove Palm Desktop software: 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, choose Settings, and then Control Panel. 2.
Ma i n ta i ni n g Y ou r Wr i st PDA Removing Palm Desktop software 114 Wrist PDA User Guide
11 Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Where can I find my Wrist PDA’s warranty? Your warranty booklet is located in the Wrist PDA package. To view the most warranty, please visit: United States and Canada: www.fossil.com/tech/ International: www.fossil.com/pda-intl/ Is my Wrist PDA waterproof or water-resistant? No, your Wrist PDA is not water-resistant and you should never let it get wet or damp. Water can leak in and damage internal components.
Fr e qu en t ly As k e d Q ue s t i on s Battery Questions Can my Wrist PDA use infrared for “beaming” with another Palm device? Yes, the Wrist PDA has an infrared port. It supports beaming data (see page 91) and infrared HotSync operations (see page 105), at distances no greater than one foot.
F re q ue nt l y As k ed Q u es t i on s Operating Problems Operating Problems I do not see anything on the Wrist PDA screen. Your watch may be set to “sleep” with the screen off, or the batteries may need charging. • Press and hold Rocker Enter for several seconds. If the display resumes, your Watch Mode App is set to None. You can change this setting in Wrist PDA Preferences (see page 88). • Recharge your Wrist PDA. If your batteries are too low, the screen will turn off to conserve power (see page 13).
Fr e qu en t ly As k e d Q ue s t i on s Operating Problems I cannot get beaming to work with another Palm OS device. • Make sure that the devices are 6 to 12 inches apart. • Carefully align the infrared windows of the devices, making sure there are no obstructions between them. • Try moving the devices closer to each other. • Try different lighting conditions. • Be sure that the receiving device has Beam Receive set to On in General Preferences.
