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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...