PortaTree Pocket Pal 300 Series - Manual

POCKET PAL – INSTRUCTION MANUAL – All Versions -- 300 Series
MAIN MENU – Press & Hold the ESCAPE /ON-OFF Button to turn “ON” or turn “OFF”. The Pocket
Pal enters the Main Menu Screen. The Main Menu has 7 options corresponding to the 7 modes of the
Pocket Pal. Use Up or Down Arrow Keys to scroll through the options: Practice “PrAC”, Voltmeter
“VoLt”, Alarm Clock “A.CLH”, Stopwatch “S.CLH”, Countdown Timer “cntr”, Preferences “PrEF”,
and Date/Time “dAtE”. Press the Stage / Enter Key to select a Mode. The Main Menu can be
reached at any time by repeatedly pressing the Escape Key.
NOTES:
1. Low Battery will come on when Voltage from the Battery Compartment drops below 2.6 Volts (This
will occur even if there are no batteries in the battery compartment). Under 2.55 volts -- Practice &
Stop Watch cannot be used. Under 2.3 volts -- Pocket Pal will not Power Up.
2. The Pocket Pal has a 7 Segment Display that is designed to show Numerals ONLY! We have
used upper and lower case letters to describe menu items (All letters are not available).
3. The Pocket Pal goes to sleep mode after 3 minutes when not in use. This will not effect the Alarm
Clock or Countdown Timer. It will not go to sleep while using the stopwatch.
4. Mode Key – Displays the Manufacture Date then the Version Number after Start Up
5. After changing Batteries you will need to Reset the Date & Time.
6. See Preferences for turning on the Back Light for Night Use !!
• Power Requirement for Pocket Pal: 2 – AA Batteries (not included) or Item# 5320 12 volt Wall
Transformer or Item# 5315 12 volt Cigarette Lighter Adapter to power unit.
• PRACTICE MODE (PrAc) – Practice your Reaction Time here. Hold the Stage/ENTER key down
until the tree begins to cycle. Release the button to clock Reaction Time.
Button Descriptions within Practice Mode:
 Press STAGE/Enter Key – Stages the tree to practice reaction time (You can also use
external Hand Switch, Foot Pedal, or Vehicle Connection). Accessories are the same as
those used with the Eliminator Practice Tree. Accessories require a 1/4” to 1/8” Stereo
Adapter. One adapter is supplied with every Pocket Pal unit. Plugs in top of unit.
 Press Mode Key – to go into Sub Menu Items. Access Statistics, Change Tree Type, Tree
Speed, Roll Out, Delay Box, Bump Down, Preset Time to Beat, & More .
 Press Reset Key – to override the automatic reset or reset some values to ZERO !
 Press Escape Key – Returns to Main Menu or to exit Sub Menu items.
NOTE: The Pocket Pal has a SMART menu that always returns to the Menu Item last edited.
NOTE: When setting numbers, continued holding Up or Down Arrow will speed up change.
REMEMBER : You must depress the “ENTER” Key to Save your changes.
Press MODE to go into Sub Menu Items – then UP or Down ARROW Key to Change
(Use “ENTER” Key to Select Sub Menu Item – “ESCAPE” to Return)
Statistics (Stat) automatically scrolls through (“6rn” -- # green lights, “rEd -- # red lights, “bEAt” --
# wins over the computer, “AU6” --Running Average),
Tree Type (t.tyP) (“FuLL” – “Pro” – “bLoc”(shows 3
rd Amber Bulb Only) ),
Tree Speed (t.SPd)(.400 or .500)
Roll Out (roll)(.100 to 1.000 secs) – Factory setting .320 seconds
Delay Box (d.b)(0.000 to 1.500 seconds) – Try beginning with 1.000 seconds
Bump Down (bP.dn)(0.000 to 0.020 seconds) -- try starting at .010 seconds
Computer Reaction Time (PC.rt) (0.001 to 0.255 seconds) -- factory default .030
Stage On Time (St.on)(0.200 to 1.500 seconds) -- factory default .900 seconds
Stage To Start time (St.2.5) (0.200 to 1.500 seconds) -- factory default .700 seconds
Auto Reset (rSEt)(“on” or “oFF”) If this is “oFF” you will have to Press “RESET” after each RT
Defaults (dFLt) and “Press Enter” sets unit back to factory settings.
SPECIAL FEATURE IN PRACTICE MODE: “Down Arrow Key” Displays Time.
……… “Up Arrow Key” displays the Vehicle’s Voltage if connected to Vehicle Power.
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