Psion Revo Palmtop Computer Instructions Manual

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Command icons
Program icons
Touch-sensitive screen
Pen
Loudspeaker
Power &
charging lights
Where things are
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About PsiWin 2
You can use the PC connectivity software PsiWin 2
to integrate your Revo with PCs running Windows
95/98 or NT 4.0. By connecting your Revo to a PC;
using the docking station, and running PsiWin; you
can:
·View your Revo files from Windows Explorer by
using the ‘My Psion’ icon 
 which is added to
the PC’s Desktop. The ‘My Psion’ icon gives you
access to all of PsiWin’s powerful file manage-
ment facilities for your Revo files.
·Upgrade from an earlier model of Psion
handheld computer to your Revo as a one-stop
process. All your files will be copied from your
old Psion (Series 3/3a/3c/3mx or Siena),
converted to the Revo’s file formats on the PC,
then copied to your Revo.·Drag and drop files between your Revo and the
PC in the same way that you would between PC
drives, and they will be automatically converted
to the appropriate file format at the same time.
·Synchronize the address book and contacts on
your Revo with PC agendas (applications) and
contact managers, to keep them in step with
each other.
·Back up your Revo files to the PC, then restore
them from the PC to your Revo again should you
ever need to.
·Print files on your Revo to a printer connected
directly to your PC, or available to your PC via a
network.
For more information, see the ‘PsiWin’ chapter, or
PsiWin’s on-line Help.
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Using this handbook
This handbook gives an overview of all your Revo’s
functions and features to give you an idea of what
you can do; for more detailed information than is
given here, refer to the on-line Help on your Revo,
and in PsiWin.Note: Read the Quick Start Guide first, for important
instructions on setting up your Revo and charging the
battery.
1.Read the first part of this chapter to find out how
to: connect your Revo to the docking station,
charge the battery, switch on, find and practice
with the pen, and start using the software.
2.Read ‘Things to do first!’ to find out the essential
things to do when you first get your Revo - this
covers setting the time and date, setting your
“home city” (so that the time differences from
your home are calculated correctly) and setting
owner information and a machine password.3.Move on to ‘Things to do next!’ for a list of the
programs and a brief overview of what else to do
when you first use your Revo - instructions for
using PsiWin to connect to your PC and perform
backups, and ideas for customising your Revo.
4.Read the ‘Files, folders and programs’ chapter for
more information about how to enter and
manage information on your Revo.
Note: Refer to the ‘Troubleshooting’ chapter if you
have any problems using your Revo.
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Connecting your Revo
Your Revo has a built-in rechargeable battery. The
battery is not fully charged when you buy your Revo,
but there may be enough power to turn on your
Revo. Your Revo is supplied with a power adaptor,
which you must use to charge your Revo’s battery.
We recommend that you fully charge the battery the
first time you use your Revo.
You can connect the power adaptor to the docking
station, or attach it directly to your Revo, e.g. if you
are travelling:
Connecting to your docking station
The docking station cable is used by your Revo and
PC to communicate. To connect your docking station
to your power adaptor and PC:
1.Turn off your PC.
2.Connect your Revo’s power adaptor cable to the
serial connector on the docking station cable.
Plug the power adaptor into the mains supply.Connect to PC
COM port
Power adaptor
cable connector Docking station
serial connector
3.Locate the COM port (or serial port) on your
PC, usually found at the rear of your computer.
Insert the serial port connector on the docking
station cable into the COM port on your PC.
4.Open your Revo’s case.
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5.Place the front end of your Revo’s keyboard in to
the front of the docking station.
6.Lower the rear of your Revo into the docking
station, so that it sits firmly in place.7.Check that the green power light (below the Esc
key) turns on. The green light means that your
Revo has power from the power adaptor.
·If the red charging light (below the Esc key) turns
on, this means that your Revo’s battery is
charging.
Power & charging lights
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Connecting the power adaptor
If you want to charge your Revo without using the
docking station, e.g. if you are travelling, connect the
power adaptor directly to your Revo:
1.Connect your Revo’s power adaptor cable to the
power socket at the rear on your Revo.
Power socket
2.Check that the green power light (below the Esc
key) turns on. The green light means that your
Revo has power from the power adaptor.
·If the red charging light (below the Esc key) turns
on, this means that your Revo’s battery is
charging.
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The battery & charging
When you connect your Revo to the power adaptor,
your Revo’s battery will begin charging.
To check the battery power:
·Look at the battery icon 
 at the bottom of the
Toolbar (when the battery is not charging). The
battery icon flashes when the battery is about to
run out.
·To see a more accurate reading, move to the
System screen and tap the Today button on the
Toolbar. The battery gauge displays the power
remaining in the battery. Tap on the battery
gauge to see more detailed information.
Alternatively, select Battery from the Informa-
tion menu.
Charging the battery
When your Revo’s battery is charging, the battery
icon on the Toolbar will appear animated, i.e. ‘filling
up’. The battery charges in two stages:
·“Fast” charging: Your Revo will charge to a level
of 85% quickly (taking about 1½ hours from
‘empty’). When your Revo is fast charging, a red
light (below the Esc key) turns on.·“Trickle” charging: After the fast charge stage,
your battery will charge more slowly, taking
about 4½ hours to reach 100%. When your
Revo is trickle charging, the red charging light will
turn off, but the battery icon will still appear to
be ‘filling up’.
Fully charge your battery when you first use your Revo
The first time you charge your Revo, we highly
recommend that you fully charge the battery. This is
required to ensure that future battery readings are
accurate. Fully charging the battery can take up to 6
hours, depending on how much charge is in your battery
when you buy your Revo. The battery icon will appear
‘full’ 
 when it has finished charging.
You can charge your Revo’s battery at any time. You
do not have to wait until the battery has run down
before you recharge it.
Note: If you leave your Revo connected to the
power adaptor (or docking station) after fully charging
your battery, it will not begin charging again until you
disconnect and then reconnect your Revo to the
power adaptor.
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Battery life
When the battery is fully charged, you can typically
expect 12hrs of continuous use before it needs
recharging. How long your Revo’s battery lasts
depends on how you use your Revo. Your Revo uses
considerably more power when you are using
Infrared, connected to a PC, or playing sounds.
Just before the battery runs down, on-screen
warnings are displayed when you switch on your
Revo, and the battery icon will flash. When the
battery runs down, your Revo will not switch on, and
you will not be able to use your Revo again until you
connect it to the power adaptor (or docking station).
IMPORTANT: Recharge your battery when it runs down
When the battery runs down, there is enough power left
to keep all your information for approximately 2 weeks.
After 2 weeks, all your information will be lost, so it is
important that you recharge the battery within 2 weeks
when it runs down. If you are not going to use your Revo
for a while, e.g. if you are going on holiday, charge your
Revo’s battery beforehand. When fully charged, your
Revo will typically keep all your information for up to 6
weeks when switched off.Back up your Revo
If you have a PC, use PsiWin to back up your Revo. If you
forget to recharge your battery and loose your
information, you can restore it from the backup on your
PC. See the ‘PsiWin’ chapter for details.
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Turning on & off
·To switch on: press the Esc (On) key. The first
time you switch on your Revo (or after a hard
reset), you will need to press Esc twice.
·To switch off: hold down the Fn key and press
the Esc key. You can switch off at any time. You
do not have to save your information first. When
you switch on your Revo, your information will
appear in exactly the same state as you left it
when you switched off.Note: If you do not press a key, your Revo will
automatically switch off after 3 minutes to save
battery power. Press Esc (On) to switch it on again,
and continue from where you left off.Other ways to switch on and off
To set up your Revo to switch on when you tap the
touch-sensitive screen, or switch on or off when you open
or close the case: use the Switch on/off settings from the
Control Panel in the System screen.
The screen
Adjust the screen contrast by holding down the Fn
key and pressing the M ( 
 ) or ‘.’ ( 
 ) key.
Change the size of the text on the screen by tapping
the ‘magnifying glass’ icons on the left of the screen,
or by using the Zoom in and Zoom out commands
on the View menu.
Finding & using the pen
The pen is located in a holder underneath your Revo,
near the back on the right side.
Tap lightly on the screen using the pen. It’s OK to use
your fingers to tap on the screen, though it is best to
use the pen to avoid fingerprints or smudges on the
screen.Important
Do not tap the screen with any object that has a sharp
tip, as you may damage the screen. Don’t use any type
of ink pen, as the ink may be impossible to remove. See
the ‘Care & safety’ chapter for instructions on how to
clean the screen.
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Tap on an item with the pen to select or change it,
e.g. you can tap on:
·“Program” icons (displayed on the bottom edge
of the screen), to open a program.
·“Command” icons (displayed on the left edge of
the screen), for shortcuts to System functions;
the Menu bar, Infrared, cutting and pasting,
zooming in and out.Note: If the screen doesn’t respond to your taps, you
may need to re-calibrate it. You can do this by
opening the Screen icon from the Control panel.
Most of the things you can do with the pen have an
equivalent keypress combination, so you can use the
pen, the keyboard, or a combination of both
methods.
First steps
When you first switch on your Revo, you will see the
System screen. This is the “desktop” where you can
view your files and folders, and change settings that
control how your Revo works.
·All the information you enter into your Revo is
contained on the Internal drive. Files on the drive
are displayed in the System screen, with icons
that represent the programs that created them.
·Files are stored in folders 
 (or ‘directories’).
When you start using your Revo, the contents of
the ‘Documents’ folder is displayed. The System
screen’s “Title bar” (on the left of the screen)
shows you which folder is currently open and
displayed on the screen. 
See the ‘Files, folders & programs’ chapter for details
of managing files and folders.
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