Psion Revo Palmtop Computer Instructions Manual

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Revo Handbook
Important
Do not keep your Revo close to cards with magnetic stripsIf magnetic materials are placed close to the underside of your Revo, they may be
affected by the loudspeaker magnet. For this reason, it is best not to keep your Revo
in the same pocket as cards with magnetic strips, e.g. credit cards and travel tickets.
There are no known problems passing this product through airport X-ray machines
or metal detectors.Only use with an authorised Psion power adaptor
Preface.p6503/02/2000,...

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Revo Handbook
ã Copyright Psion Computers Plc 1999.
All rights reserved. This manual and the programs referred to herein
are copyrighted works of Psion Computers PLC, London, England.
Reproduction in whole or in part, including utilisation in machines
capable of reproduction or retrieval, without the express written
permission of the copyright holders is prohibited. Reverse
engineering is also prohibited. The information in this document is
subject to change without notice. Psion and the Psion logo...

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Revo Handbook
·
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Important
This equipment was tested for FCC compliance under
conditions that included the use of shielded cables and
connectors between it and the peripherals. It is important
that you use shielded cable and connectors to reduce the
possibility of causing radio and television interference.
Shielded cables, suitable for the Revo, can be obtained
from an authorised Psion dealer.
If the user modifies the equipment or its peripherals in...

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Revo Handbook
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Product: Revo
Models: 8M
Have been tested to - and comply with - part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:1.This device may not cause harmful interference.
2.This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.The Product is for home or office use.
Responsible party:
Psion Inc.
150 Baker Avenue,
Concord,
MA 01742, USA.
Tel: +1 978 371 0310
Fax: +1 978 371 9611...

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Revo Handbook
Infrared device safety
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
This product includes an Infrared device for
transmitting and receiving data from other Infrared
devices. Although this invisible beam is not consid-
ered harmful, and complies with EN60825-1
(IEC825-1), we recommend the following precautions
when the Infrared device is transmitting:·
do not stare into the Infrared beam
·
do not view directly with optical instruments
No parts in the device may be serviced by the user.
CE marking
When used in a...

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Contents
Contents
Finding files and folders 42
Using passwords 42
Changing file attributes 43
Managing folders 43
Checking memory use 44
Today 46
PsiWin - PC connectivity 48
Finding PsiWin 49
Getting connected 50
Working with your files 52
Backing up your Revo 55
Synchronizing your Revo 56
Contacts 58
Adding a contact 58
Looking at your contacts 59
Editing & deleting contacts 61
Contact labels 61
Exchanging contacts 63
Printing contacts 63
Getting started 10
About your Revo 10
Where things are 11
About...

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Agenda 64
Moving around 65
Adding appointments & events 65
Viewing entries 66
Entry symbols 67
Birthdays and anniversaries 68
Reminders for entries - alarms 68
Finding entries and dates 69
Changing and deleting entries 69
Repeating entries 70
Lists and things to do 71
Information from other programs 73
Customising Agenda 74
Agenda files 74
Printing Agenda entries 75
Synchronising with a PC Scheduler 76
Email & SMS 78
Using Email 79
Writing messages 81
Creating an email 82
Creating an SMS...

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Time 114
Using alarms 114
Using the map 119
Customising Time 121
Setting summer time 122
Calc 124
The Desk calculator 125
The Scientific calculator 126
Displaying numbers 131
Jotter 132
Adding a note 132
Formatting text 133
Inserting other information 134
Finding a note 135
Deleting entries 135
Customising Jotter 135
Jotter files 136
Printing Jotter entries 136
Word 138
Entering text 138
Finding & replacing text 139
Changing the appearance of text 140
Formatting paragraphs 140
Using styles...

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Data 164
Adding an entry 165
Looking at entries 166
Sorting entries 167
Customising Data 167
Finding an entry 168
Changing or deleting entries 169
Customising the database 169
Printing Data entries 170
eSetup - Email & Internet setup 172
Before you start 172
Finding out your Internet settings 174
Glossary of terms 178
Using eSetup 179
Cascade 180
Printing 182
Setting up the printer 182
Selecting the printer model 185
Page setup 185
Previewing a document 186
Printing a document 186
Infrared...

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Getting started
Getting started
Time, for alarms and a world map with
international times and dialling codes.Calc, a calculator with normal and ‘scientific’
modes.Jotter, a notebook for jotting down ideas quickly.Word, a word processor for writing letters and
other documents.Sheet, for spreadsheets, tables, and graphs.Data, a customisable database program.eSetup, for setting up Internet and email
accounts on your Revo.Cascade, a game of logical thinking. Congratulations, and thank you for choosing...