Psion Revo Palmtop Computer Instructions Manual

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Files, folders & programs
Browsing folders
A quick way to find a file is to use the Browse folders
command on the File menu. This displays a Browser
which shows a “tree” structure of all the files and
folders. You can also display the Browser by tapping
on the Title bar or pressing the Tab key in the System
screen.
·To move between files and folders in the
Browser: use the pen or arrow keys.
·To “expand” the folder display: highlight the
folder 
 and tap it again or press Tab. To
“collapse” the...

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Files, folders & programs
Finding files and folders
To search for files or folders use the Find files
command on the Edit menu. 
·If you know the name or part of the name, type
it on the Name line; or leave it blank to find all
files and folders.
·To search only for files used with a specific
program, select the program name on the
Program line; select ‘Any’ to search for all files
used with any program.
Tap OK to start the search. This checks all files and
folders, then displays the search results in...

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Files, folders & programs
Note: If you transfer the file to another machine, the
password on the file will still protect it. If you make a
copy of the file on your Revo, the copy will also be
protected by the same password. The password also
prevents the file being converted to another format
and read on a PC.
Changing file attributes
To prevent a file from being changed accidentally, set
it as a “read-only” file.
·To set a file as read-only: highlight the file in the
System screen and select...

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Files, folders & programs
Note: If you move (or rename) your most recently
opened Agenda or Data file, you should open it again
by selecting it from the System screen, rather than
tapping the Agenda or Data program icon. Tapping
on the program icon will create a new Agenda or
Data file.
·To make a copy of a file or folder within the
same folder: highlight it on the System screen
and select the Copy command followed by the
Paste command. A new file is automatically
created for you using the following...

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Files, folders & programs
Which files use the most memory?
Certain types of files use more memory than others.
Agenda files can become very large. You should tidy
your Agenda periodically in order to remove entries;
see the ‘Agenda’ chapter for more details.What will happen when the memory is full?
When the memory is nearly full, you will see warning
dialogs, and your Revo may not be able to perform some
tasks.
Many of the things you do need just a little free memory;
displaying dialogs, menus, etc....

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Files, folders & programs
Today
Use the Today view in the System screen to see
day-to-day information:
·Check today’s Agenda appointments and To-dos.
·Check the battery and memory levels.
·Check the connection (or ‘Remote link’) status,
e.g. to see if your Revo and PC are connected,
and change the link type.To display the Today view:
·Move to the System screen and tap on the
Today button on the Toolbar.
·Select Today from the Switch view commands
on the View menu.
To move back to the Files view, press...

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Files, folders & programs
Checking today’s schedule
If you use Agenda to plan your schedule, your
appointments and To-dos for today are displayed.
·To scroll through the entries, tap on the ‘arrow’
icons, or press the up and down arrow keys.
·To change the To-do list displayed, tap on the
box under the To-do list: column heading.
The first time you open the Today view, it will look
for a standard Agenda file named ‘Agenda’ in the
‘Documents’ folder (this is the default file). If you use
a different...

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PsiWin
PsiWin - PC connectivity
Further help
This chapter only provides a basic introduction to using
PsiWin. For more detailed information on any aspect of
using PsiWin, see the PsiWin on-line Help (see ‘Getting
help’ later).
Installing PsiWin
Insert the PsiWin CD ROM into your PC’s CD ROM
drive to start the Installation Wizard. Follow the
instructions in the Installation Wizard to install PsiWin
or additional programs from the CD ROM.
Run the PsiWin setup file if you need to start the
Installation...

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PsiWin
Finding PsiWin
PsiWin installs a number of menu items, shortcuts
and icons in your Windows environment:
·To access all of PsiWin’s features as well as the
on-line Help: click Start, then select PsiWin from
the Programs menu.The My Psion icon on your Desktop is similar to the
My Computer icon:
·To display the files on your Revo, double-click on
My Psion.
·To display a menu of PsiWin commands, right-
click on the My Psion icon.
·To change PsiWin settings, right-click on
My Psion and select...

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PsiWin
Getting connectedConnecting to your PC
How do I connect my Revo to a PC?
For details on connecting your Revo to the docking
station and your PC, see the section ‘Connecting your
Revo’ in the ‘Getting started’ chapter.
Once you have connected your Revo to the docking
station, make sure that the communications link is set
correctly to communicate with your PC using PsiWin.
To do this:
1.Move to the System screen and select Remote
link from the Tools menu.
2.In the Remote Link dialog, set the Link...