OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS e-pill FOR ® Pager Vibrating Multi-Alarm (12 Alarm) Reminder Distributor: e-pill, LLC | 70 Walnut Street | Wellesley, MA 02481, USA Phone (781) 239-8255, Fax (781) 235-3252 Toll-Free 1-800-549-0095 Order your e-pill Pager Vibrating 12 Alarm Reminder on-line: www.epill.com 1 2 e-pill Pager Vibrating Multi-Alarm Reminder - General Information This section provides important general information about your Vibrating Pager Reminder. The next section "Vibrating Pager Reminder Operation Instructions" explains how to operate your device. Alarm Switch Your Vibrating Pager Reminder has a switch on the side labeled B O V. This switch is used to make the Vibrating Pager Reminder Vibrate (V), Beep (B) or turn off the alerts Off (O). The Vibrating Pager Reminder cannot beep and vibrate at the same time. Timing Functions - Your Vibrating Pager Reminder has four timing modes The Timer ­ you can set it to alert once, or set it to repeat itself, vibrating or beeping at any interval you choose for as long as you like. Use for simple timing or for pacing any repetitive need. Great for building new habits, as a memory aid or for pacing presentations. The Meeting Timer / Interval Timer ­ vibrates at the halfway point, again five minutes before time's up, and at time's up, for any time interval you set between 10 ­ 120 minutes. Each of the three vibrations is distinct. Once time's up, the Meeting Timer automatically resets and repeats on the half hour or hour, depending on the setting. Great for monitoring time intervals, meetings, counseling sessions or presentations. 12 Alarms ­ You can set up to 12 different alarms to vibrate or beep at various times during the day. Use the Auto/Man button to scroll through set alarms ­ alarms are displayed in order of next to signal. Any alarm programmed in this mode will signal no matter what other mode the unit is in. This allows you to use the Alarms mode with the Timer, Meeting Timer or Stopwatch to creatively program the unit to handle many types of time management challenges. The Stopwatch ­ The Stopwatch can be used for counting time for any event. No alarm can be set with the Stopwatch, however, any alarm that has been set in the 12 Alarms mode will signal if the unit is in the Stopwatch mode. Adjustments ­ Your Vibrating Pager Reminder has 2 modes for making adjustments Vibration and Beep adjustment is used to set the vibration intensity, the beep volume and number of beeps. Time and Date adjustment is used to set the time and date. The 12-Second Delay When entering a timing or adjustment mode, you have twelve seconds to enter a new setting. If you make no change within 12 seconds, the display will revert back to the mode name ­ if this happens, simply press the Auto/Man button again to return to the mode being set and begin programming again. One push of the light button and the light stays on for 10 seconds and then turns off automatically. It cannot be turned off manually. Setting Protection for Timer, Meeting Timer and 12 Alarms To protect settings from accidental erasure (by accidental button presses) the Vibrating Pager Reminder has a "button auto-lock" feature for the Timer, Meeting Timer and the 12 Alarms. The "button auto-lock" only becomes active when one of these three timer functions is programmed. To override this feature and change a setting, both the Auto/Man and Timer buttons must be pressed simultaneously (see operation instructions for details). Setting the Timers ­ One additional button press before starting the Timers When you enter into the Timer and Meeting Timer modes by pressing Auto/Man button, one additional button-press is required before the timer can be started. For example, after entering into one of these timer modes by pressing Auto/Man, you may see a setting on the display that you would like to use. This setting will not be usable as is. However, if you simply press the Auto/Man button again, you 3 can then press the Mode button and the timer will begin. The requirement for one additional button-press is also fulfilled by your changing hours or minutes using the Timer button. Care of Your Vibrating Pager Reminder About Batteries Your Vibrating Pager Reminder uses one alkaline AAA battery. Rechargeable batteries of any type are not recommended. If you need to replace the battery and no alkaline battery is available, you may use an ordinary or "heavy-duty" traditional carbon-zinc battery. These types will work, but the useful life will be shorter. Never use a battery that shows signs of leakage. How long a battery will last depends upon how often the light and the alarms are used - these functions consume the most electricity from the battery. An alkaline battery should last for approximately 3-9 months. The Vibrating Pager Reminder does not retain its settings while the battery is removed; you must re-program it when you replace the battery. Keep your Vibrating Pager Reminder safe Ensure that your Vibrating Pager Reminder is not exposed to excessive heat. Avoid keeping the Clock in direct sunlight, near a radiator, in the glove compartment of your car, or in other hot places. Your Vibrating Pager Reminder is neither waterproof nor waterresistant. Your warranty does not cover damage caused by heat, a leaking battery, or liquids. Cleaning your Vibrating Pager Reminder The Vibrating Pager Reminder, and its garment clip, may be safely cleaned with ordinary isopropyl rubbing alcohol. Liquids must not be allowed to enter the Clock. Don't use solvents, which could damage the Vibrating Pager Reminder. If your Vibrating Pager Reminder will be exposed to abrasion (for example, if you will keep it in your pocket along with your keys and spare change), you may protect the display from scratches with a piece of plastic adhesive tape, cut to size. When the tape becomes scratched, just peel it off and replace it. Ways to use the Vibrating Pager Reminder · · · · · · · · · · Use the Meeting Timer to track time during meetings, presentations, or during any interval from 10 to 120 minutes. Use the Timer function to time anything; cooking, exercise, meditation, work projects... Your Vibrating Pager Reminder is great for reminding you to take medication or vitamins. You can set multiple Alarms for this purpose, or you can use the Timer set to repeat (RPT) the interval between medication doses. Use your Vibrating Pager Reminder to practice a new habit. Set the Timer to any interval you'd like, then to repeat (RPT), and you will be reminded to practice your new habit over and over. Use any of the 12 Alarms in combination with the Timer or Meeting Timer. Use multiple Alarms to structure the many things you have to remember throughout the day. Use your Vibrating Pager Reminder as a silent alarm clock. Set an Alarm time and vibration to 1=low and place under your pillow. Be sure to set vibration switch to V. Use the Stopwatch to count billable time on work projects. The Vibrating Pager Reminder is perfect for people with attention deficit disorders, memory problems, or people who have a hard time hearing an audio alarm. Excellent for psychotherapists, counselors, MD's, lawyers, accountants, masseuses, physical trainers, physical therapists, business people, teachers, speakers, chiropractors, chefs, lab personnel, shop workers.... If you find an unusual use for your Vibrating Pager Reminder please let us know. 4 Vibrating Pager Reminder Operation Instructions Display Mode Button (M) Use to go from function to function Auto/Man Button (A/M): Use to enter adjustment modes Time Date Timer Settings Mode Auto/Man Timer Lite Alarm switch: V=vibration 0=off B=beep Lite: Press once: light remains on for 10 seconds Timer button (T): Use to adjust settings Basics To ERASE settings push A/M & T simultaneously Install a AAA battery in the back of your Vibrating Pager Reminder. Your Vibrating Pager Reminder has six modes, which can be accessed by pressing the mode button. The six modes are: · Vibration and Beep adjustment (VIB & BEEP): use to adjust Vibration Speed (1 = low, 2 = medium, 3 = high), Beep Volume (1-3), and Number of beeps (1-6). A pulsed vibration is normal in low and medium speeds. · Time and date adjustment (TIME & DATE): use to set time and date. The correct time must be set for the alarm and meeting timer functions to operate properly. · Timer (TIMER SET): use for simple timing or to repeat a time over and over. · Meeting Timer (MEET-TIMER): use for meetings, presentations or to track time during any interval. · 12 Alarms (ALARMS SET): use to set one or more alarms in a 24 hour period. · Stopwatch (STOP-WATCH): use to count time for any event. 1. How to set Vibration Speed, Beep Volume and Number of Beeps. Factory settings: Vib. = 1, Beep vol. = 2, Beep number = 3 pm12:18 3 -18 pm12:18 VIB & BP pm12:18 VIB & BP pm12:18 VIB & BP VIB & BEEP Mode A/M Timer Lite VIBRATE - 1 Mode A/M Timer Lite VIBRATE - 2 Mode A/M Timer Lite BEEP VOL - 1 Mode A/M Timer Lite Advance to Vib & Beep mode pm12:18 VIB & BP Enter adjustment mode pm12:18 VIB & BP Adjust vibration pm12:18 VIB & BP Advance to beep volume 3-18 pm12:18 BEEP VOL - 2 Mode A/M Timer Lite BEEP NO #1 Mode A/M Timer Lite BEEP NO #2 Mode A/M Timer Lite VIB & BEEP Mode A/M Timer Lite TIP: Let each adjustment sound or vibrate its new setting before going on. For example when changing the number of beeps from 1 to 3 let the Reminder beep twice at 2 before going on to 3. Adjust beep volume Advance to number of beeps Adjust number of beeps Press twice to enter adjustments 2. How to set Time and Date. pm12:18 3-18 & 3-18 DATE TIME & DATE Lite Mode A/M Timer pm12:18 3-18 pm12:18 3-18 pm12:18 TIME TIME & & DATE TIME DATE Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:18 3-18 3-18 pm1:18 TIME - SET TIME - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:18 3-18 3-18 pm1:18 TIME - SET TIME - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 3-18 TIME -SET Mode A/M Timer Lite Advance to Time & Date Press twice: Hours will blink (left side) Select hour (note am/pm) Advance to minutes: minutes will blink Adjust minutes pm1:25 3-18 TIME - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 4-18 TIME - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 4-18 TIME - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 4-20 TIME - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 4-20 TIME & DATE Mode A/M Timer Lite Advance to month Select month Advance to day Adjust day Press twice to exit TIP: Hold Timer (T) Button down to rapidly advance counting. 5 3. How to set Timer pm1:25 4-20 TIMER SET Mode A/M Timer Lite Hours Minutes Hours Minutes Hours Minutes pm1:25 TIMER - - 00 : 00 Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 TIMER - - 00 : 20 Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 TIMER - - 00 : 20 Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 TIMER - - 01 : 20 Mode A/M Timer Lite Advance to Timer Set Hours Minutes Seconds Enter adjustment mode Adjust minutes Advance to hours (hours blink) Adjust hours pm1:25 TIMER 1 : 19 : 22 Mode A/M Timer Lite When the countdown reaches zero, an alarm sounds or vibrates. TIP: Skip these two steps if you do not need hours in your timer countdown. Start countdown timer How to set timer to repeat an interval over and over. pm1:25 TIMER RPT - - 01 : 15 Mode A/M Timer Lite Press repeatedly until RPT appears in screen You can engage repetition before or after selecting the timer interval. After timer interval and repetition are selected, press M to start the timer. To EXIT during a countdown, or to erase a timer setting to enter a new timer interval. pm1:25 TIMER - - : 00 : 00 Mode A/M Timer Lite pm1:25 4-20 TIMER SET Mode A/M Timer Lite TIP: To pre-program the Timer: Enter time & wait 12 seconds; display will show "TIMER SET." Timer is now pre-programmed. To start preprogrammed time, press A/M twice, then press M to start. NOTE: Seconds cannot be set, but elapsed seconds are displayed while timer is running. Press simultaneously until display blinks Exit Tip: If you don't want to exit, press T to select a new interval, then press M to begin timer. Timer automatically EXITS after countdown is finished. 4. How to set Alarms Up to 12 alarms may be set. pm1:25 4-20 ALARMS SET Mode A/M Timer Lite Time now pm1:25 AM - : 30 Alarm time being set pm1:25 AM - : 30 Alarm number pm1:25 AM 7 : 30 pm1:25 AM - : -- ALM 00 - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite ALM 00 - SET ALM 00 - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite ALM 00 - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite Mode A/M Timer Lite Advance to ALARMS SET pm1:25 AM 7 : 30 Enter adjustment mode pm1:25 AM - : - - Adjust minutes Advance to hours Adjust hours ALM 01 - SET ALM 02 - SET Mode A/M Timer Lite Mode A/M Timer Lite Continue as in step 3 above. Finish by setting the alarm with the mode button. To erase an alarm Press AM & T simultaneously, to EXIT press M. Set this alarm Advance to enter an additional alarm TIP: A set alarm will signal in all other modes unless alarm switch (on side of unit) is set to O (off). An alarm remains set after its time has passed, and will sound a ...