Casio PV-S660, PV-S460 User Manual

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Casio PV-S660, PV-S460 User Manual

PV-S460 PV-S660

User’s Guide

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Proper connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Cable or cradle (OA-300PV) ..... PV-S460/PV-S660 to Windows PC or SB-90

 

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number:

PV-S460/PV-S660

Trade Name:

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

Responsible party:

CASIO, INC.

Address:

570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801

Telephone number: 973-361-5400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties which may arise through the use of the PV Unit.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of the manufacturer.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Before using the PV-S460/PV-S660 for the first time…

Use the following procedure to load batteries before using it for the first time.

1.Slide the battery switch on the back of the PV Unit to the REPLACE BATTERIES position.

RESET

REPLACE BATTERIES NORMAL OPERATION

Battery switch

2.Pull with your finger on the battery compartment cover tab to release it, and then open the cover.

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3.Load two new batteries, making sure that their positive (+) and negative

(–) ends are facing in the proper directions.

RESET

P

4.Taking care not to damage its tabs, replace the battery compartment cover back onto the PV Unit.

5.Slide the battery switch back to the NORMAL OPERATION position.

Important!

Always make sure the battery switch is in the NORMAL OPERATION position at all times, except when loading batteries.

6. Remove the stylus from the PV Unit.

Pull the stylus straight out in the direction indicated by the arrow.

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7.Pressing down lightly on the center of the cover with your middle three fingers, pull upwards on the bottom of the cover with your thumb, and then lift up to remove it.

Pull here.

If the above does not appear on the display, remove the batteries and then reload them into the PV Unit, making sure you follow proper procedures. If this does not solve the problem, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 179.

8.Tap the center of each of the four cross marks as they appear on the screen.

The contrast adjustment screen appears next.

9.Tap Hor Jto adjust the contrast of the display, and then tap OK.

This causes the system language selection screen to appear.

10.Tap the button next to the language you want to select as the system language, and then tap Set.

11.In response to the message that appears (Check your home time setting and correct it if necessary!), tap OK to change to the pop up tool screen.

12.Check the time setting and correct it if necessary (page 157).

13.Tap the Menu icon to display the on-screen icon menu (page 26).

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About the EL backlight

The PV Unit is equipped with an EL backlight that allows easy viewing

of display contents in a theater, or anywhere else where lighting is dim.

• Tap the icon to turn on the EL backlight and illuminate the display screen.

You can use the procedure on page 23 to specify how long the EL backlight stays on (approximately 15 or 30 seconds).

Note that EL backlight operation consumes large amounts of electrical power and can greatly shorten battery life.

Note that frequent or extended use of the EL backlight shortens battery life.

The following shows how backlight use affects battery life under controlled test conditions*. For comparison with the values below, battery life is normally approximately 180 hours of continuous display in the Contacts Mode when no backlight operation is performed.

Backlight Operation

Battery Life

 

 

3 minutes per hour

Approximately 80 hours

 

 

15 minutes per hour

Approximately 35 hours

 

 

* Test Conditions

“Battery Life” is the number of hours before battery failure when the unit is left on (5 minutes of a processing operation and 55 minutes of continuous display only (no processing operation) per hour in the

Contacts Mode, plus the backlight operation described below). The above values assume ambient temperature of 20°C, starting with a fresh set of new batteries.

“Backlight Operation” is the number of minutes the backlight is turned on per hour during the display only (no processing operation) period.

Be sure to use alkaline batteries. Manganese batteries provide very short battery life.

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Turning On the PV Unit

You can turn on the PV Unit by clicking the Action control. You can also set up the PV Unit so it turns on when you tap its screen with the stylus (screen tap power on).

Note

Use the procedure under “To turn the screen tap power on feature on and off” on page 21 to control the screen tap power on setting.

The screen tap power on feature is turned on when you use the PV Unit for the first time after purchasing it.

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Contents

 

Before using the PV-S460/PV-S660 for the first time…

........... 1

Chapter 1

Getting Acquainted .............................................

14

Read this first! ...................................................................................................

14

Make backup copies of important data! .............................................................

14

Important Precautions .......................................................................................

15

Data Errors ........................................................................................................

 

16

To reset after viewing data ...............................................................................................

16

General Guide ...................................................................................................

17

Using the Cover .................................................................................................

18

To remove the cover .........................................................................................................

18

To replace the cover .........................................................................................................

18

Power Supply

....................................................................................................

19

Low Battery Warning .......................................................................................................

19

Battery Precautions ..........................................................................................................

19

To replace the batteries .....................................................................................................

21

To turn power on and off ..................................................................................................

21

To turn the screen tap power on feature on and off ..........................................................

21

Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................

22

Configuring the Start-up Screen ........................................................................

22

To select a start-up screen ................................................................................................

22

To enable and disable start-up screen operation ..............................................................

22

Using the Backlight ............................................................................................

23

To specify the backlight duration .....................................................................................

23

About the EL backlight ....................................................................................................

23

Action Control and Stylus ..................................................................................

24

Stylus ................................................................................................................................

 

24

Action Control ..................................................................................................................

24

Using the Icon Menu .........................................................................................

25

Modes ................................................................................................................

 

26

To enter a mode using the icon menu ...............................................................................

26

To enter a mode using the on-screen icon menu ..............................................................

27

To enter a mode using the Action Menu ..........................................................................

27

Customizing the Appearance of the Mode Menu ..............................................

28

Swapping Two Icons ........................................................................................................

28

Moving an Icon to a Specific Location ............................................................................

28

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Chapter 2

Scheduler ............................................................

29

Entering the Scheduler Mode ............................................................................

29

Inputting New Scheduler Data ...........................................................................

29

To input a single-date Schedule item ...............................................................................

30

To input a multiple-date Schedule item with the New button ..........................................

30

To input a To Do item .......................................................................................................

31

To input a Reminder item .................................................................................................

32

Reminder Types and Settings ...........................................................................

33

Importing Contacts Data Into a Schedule Item ..................................................

34

To import Contacts data into a Schedule item .................................................................

35

Viewing Scheduler Data ....................................................................................

37

Screen Organization .........................................................................................................

37

Calendar Screens ..............................................................................................................

38

Periodic Schedule Screens ...............................................................................................

41

Schedule Data Screen .......................................................................................................

44

Reminder Screens ............................................................................................................

45

To Do Screens ..................................................................................................................

46

Date Highlighting ...............................................................................................

48

To highlight dates .............................................................................................................

48

To unhighlight dates .........................................................................................................

48

Jumping to a Specific Date ................................................................................

49

Renaming To Do Categories .............................................................................

49

Chapter 3

Contacts ..............................................................

50

Entering the Contacts Mode ..............................................................................

50

To enter the Contacts Mode from the icon menu .............................................................

50

To enter the Contacts Mode from the Action Menu .........................................................

50

To enter the Contacts Mode from the Mode Menu using the stylus ................................

50

Changing the Display Category .........................................................................

51

Latest Calls List .................................................................................................

52

Resizing Contacts List Screen Columns ...........................................................

52

Inputting New Contacts Data .............................................................................

53

Viewing Contacts Data ......................................................................................

54

To view Business data ......................................................................................................

54

To view other data ............................................................................................................

55

Changing Contacts List Screen Contents .........................................................

56

To change the contents of a category’s list .......................................................................

56

Changing Contacts Input Screen Contents .......................................................

57

To change the contents of a category’s input screen ........................................................

57

Managing Untitled Categories and Free Entries ...............................................

58

Contacts Categories ..........................................................................................................

58

To edit Contacts Untitled category and Free entry names ...............................................

59

Copying Data Items Between the Personal and Business Categories ..............

60

Exporting Contacts Data Into a Schedule Item .................................................

60

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Chapter 4

Memo ...................................................................

61

Entering the Memo Mode ..................................................................................

61

Changing the Display Category .........................................................................

61

Inputting New Memo Data .................................................................................

62

Viewing Memo Data ..........................................................................................

63

To view memo data ..........................................................................................................

63

To display an item in the full-screen view .......................................................................

64

Moving a Memo within a List Screen .................................................................

65

Renaming Memo Categories .............................................................................

65

Chapter 5

Expense Manager ...............................................

66

Entering the Expense Manager Mode ...............................................................

66

Inputting a New Transaction ..............................................................................

66

Recalling Expense Manager Data .....................................................................

68

Calculating Periodic Totals ................................................................................

69

Managing Payment and Expense Types ...........................................................

70

To change a payment type or expense type name ............................................................

70

Chapter 6

Currency Converter ............................................

71

Entering the Currency Converter Mode .............................................................

71

General Currency Conversion ...........................................................................

71

Performing a Conversion .................................................................................................

71

Changing the Currency Name and Rate ...........................................................................

72

Displaying the Current General Rates .............................................................................

73

Euro Conversion ................................................................................................

73

Performing a Conversion .................................................................................................

73

Changing the Displayed National Currencies ..................................................................

75

Displaying the Current Euro Rates ..................................................................................

75

Changing the Currency Name and Rate ...........................................................................

75

Specifying the Rounding Method ......................................................................

76

Chapter 7

Quick-Memo ........................................................

78

Entering the Quick-Memo Mode ........................................................................

78

Quick-Memo Categories ....................................................................................

78

To select a Quick-Memo category ...................................................................................

78

Using the Quick-Memo Drawing Tools ..............................................................

79

Creating a New Quick-Memo ............................................................................

80

To input a new Quick-Memo ...........................................................................................

80

To draw a line or rectangle ...............................................................................................

80

Recalling a Quick-Memo ...................................................................................

81

Screen Copy

......................................................................................................

82

To record a screen copy ....................................................................................................

82

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Chapter 8

Pocket Sheet .......................................................

83

Entering the Pocket Sheet Mode .......................................................................

83

Pocket Sheet Basics .........................................................................................

83

Creating a New Sheet from Scratch .................................................................................

84

Making a Cell the Active Cell ..........................................................................................

85

Selecting a Range of Cells ...............................................................................................

85

Jumping to a Specific Cell in a Sheet ...............................................................................

85

Inputting Data Into a Cell ...................................................................................

86

General Input Rules .........................................................................................................

86

Cell References ................................................................................................................

86

Relative Cell References ..................................................................................................

87

Absolute Cell References .................................................................................................

87

Mixed Cell References .....................................................................................................

88

Using the On-screen Keyboards .......................................................................................

88

Inputting Mathematical Expressions ................................................................................

89

Inputting Text ...................................................................................................................

91

Input Example ...................................................................................................

92

Example Data ...................................................................................................................

92

Controlling the Appearance of a Cell .................................................................

93

Changing the Format Settings of a Cell ...........................................................................

93

Specifying Cell Border Lines ...........................................................................................

96

Row and Column Operations ............................................................................

97

Changing the Width of a Column .....................................................................................

97

Scroll Freezing Rows and Columns .................................................................................

98

Inserting Rows ...............................................................................................................

100

Inserting Columns ..........................................................................................................

101

Deleting Rows and Columns ..........................................................................................

101

Sheet Operations ............................................................................................

102

Opening a Sheet .............................................................................................................

102

Displaying the Input Screen ...........................................................................................

102

Saving a New Sheet ........................................................................................................

102

Saving an Existing Sheet Under a New Name ...............................................................

102

Exiting a Sheet ...............................................................................................................

103

Renaming a Sheet ...........................................................................................................

103

Cut, Copy, Paste, Clear ...................................................................................

103

Cutting and Copying Cell Data ......................................................................................

103

Pasting Cell Data ............................................................................................................

104

Copying a Relative Cell Reference ................................................................................

105

Copying an Absolute or Mixed Cell Reference .............................................................

105

Clearing Cell Data ..........................................................................................................

105

Searching for Data in a Sheet .........................................................................

106

To search for data in a sheet ...........................................................................................

106

Setting Sheet Calculation, Gridline, and Protect Options ................................

107

Date and Size Information ...............................................................................

107

Displaying Date and Size Information ...........................................................................

107

Pocket Sheet Sync ..........................................................................................

108

Computer System Requirements ....................................................................................

108

Pocket Sheet Errors ........................................................................................

108

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Chapter 9

Secret Function .................................................

109

Creating a New Secret Memory Area ..............................................................

109

Using the Secret Memory Area .......................................................................

110

To enter an existing secret memory area ........................................................................

110

To exit the secret memory area ......................................................................................

110

To change your password ...............................................................................................

110

To transfer data from the open memory area to the secret memory area .......................

111

To transfer data from the secret memory area to the open memory area .......................

111

Chapter 10

Pop Up Tools .....................................................

112

Displaying the Pop Up Tool Screen .................................................................

112

Using the Clock Screen ...................................................................................

112

To display the clock screen ............................................................................................

113

To make one of the clocks the main clock .....................................................................

113

To select a time zone city ...............................................................................................

114

To switch between standard time and daylight saving time (DST) ................................

114

Using the Calculator Screen ............................................................................

114

To display the calculator ................................................................................................

114

Calculator Keys ..............................................................................................................

115

To perform calculations ..................................................................................................

116

To perform constant calculations ...................................................................................

117

To correct entries during calculations ............................................................................

117

About calculation errors .................................................................................................

117

To clear an error .............................................................................................................

118

Next Appointment Screen ................................................................................

118

To display the next appointment screen .........................................................................

118

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Chapter 11

Data Communication ........................................

119

Using the Cable ...............................................................................................

119

To connect the cable to the PV Unit ...............................................................................

119

To disconnect the cable from the PV Unit .....................................................................

120

Data Communications Between Two PV Units ................................................

121

To connect two PV Units ...............................................................................................

121

To send data from the host unit to the terminal unit ......................................................

121

To receive data from the terminal unit on the host unit ..................................................

123

Data Communications Between a PV Unit and a BN Unit ..............................

124

To connect a PV Unit to a BN Unit ................................................................................

124

To send data from the PV Unit to the BN Unit ..............................................................

125

To receive data from the BN Unit on the PV Unit .........................................................

127

Receiving Data From an SF/CSF/NX Series Unit ...........................................

128

To connect a PV Unit and an SF/CSF/NX Series Unit ..................................................

128

To make communication parameter settings ..................................................................

129

To receive data from an SF/CSF/NX Series Unit ...........................................................

129

Chapter 12

PV Applications.................................................

131

Obtaining PV Applications ...............................................................................

131

Installing a PV Application to your PV Unit ......................................................

132

To download a PV Application to your PV Unit ............................................................

132

Deleting PV Application Data ..........................................................................

133

Updating Your PV Unit Operating System .......................................................

134

Chapter 13

Game ..................................................................

135

Entering the Game Mode and Selecting a Game ............................................

135

Game-1 ...........................................................................................................

 

135

How to play

....................................................................................................................

136

To move a card or stack of cards ....................................................................................

136

Game Levels ...................................................................................................................

137

Game-2 ...........................................................................................................

 

137

How to play

....................................................................................................................

137

Game Levels ...................................................................................................................

138

General Game Procedures .............................................................................

139

To change the level .........................................................................................................

139

To undo the last play ......................................................................................................

139

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Chapter 14

General Reference ............................................

140

Scroll Bars .......................................................................................................

 

140

Action Control Scrolling ...................................................................................

141

Menu Bar .........................................................................................................

 

141

To execute a menu bar command ...................................................................................

141

Data Input and Editing .....................................................................................

141

Moving Between Entries (Fields) ..................................................................................

142

On-screen Keyboards .....................................................................................................

142

Time Setting Screens ......................................................................................................

144

Selecting a Range of Text by Dragging .........................................................................

146

Cut, Copy, Paste .............................................................................................................

147

Initial Default Dates for new items ...................................................................

148

Scheduler ........................................................................................................................

 

148

Expense Manager ...........................................................................................................

148

Closing a Screen .............................................................................................

148

Using the Quick Find Feature ..........................................................................

149

To input a word with the Quick Find feature .................................................................

149

Editing Data Items ...........................................................................................

150

Creating a Copy of a Data Item .......................................................................

150

Deleting Data ...................................................................................................

 

151

Searching for Data ..........................................................................................

153

To perform a search ........................................................................................................

153

Search Results ................................................................................................................

154

Changing the Display Font ..............................................................................

155

Program Version Information ...........................................................................

155

To display version information ......................................................................................

156

Chapter 15

Configuring the Unit .........................................

157

Setting the Date, Time, and Auto Power Off Interval .......................................

157

Turning Sound On and Off ..............................................................................

158

Setting a Daily Alarm Time ..............................................................................

158

Setting the Date, Time, Calendar, and Keyboard Formats ..............................

159

Setting the System Language .........................................................................

160

Adjusting Display Contrast ..............................................................................

160

Calibrating the Touch Screen ..........................................................................

161

Checking Memory Capacity ............................................................................

161

Memory Management .....................................................................................

162

To perform memory management ..................................................................................

162

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Chapter 16 Technical Reference .........................................

163

Date Formats ...................................................................................................

163

Time Formats ..................................................................................................

163

Tool Bars .........................................................................................................

164

Keyboard Formats ...........................................................................................

166

Scheduler Mode Alarms ..................................................................................

166

Input Limits ......................................................................................................

167

Resetting the PV Unit ......................................................................................

167

Euro Conversion Rate Presets ........................................................................

169

Storage Capacity .............................................................................................

170

Auto Sort Sequence ........................................................................................

171

City Name List .................................................................................................

172

Message Table ................................................................................................

174

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................

179

Power Supply .................................................................................................................

179

Display Contrast .............................................................................................................

180

Key Tone ........................................................................................................................

180

Operation ........................................................................................................................

181

Data Communication .....................................................................................................

182

Specifications ..................................................................................................

183

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Chapter

1 Getting Acquainted

Read this first!

Be sure to read this part of the User’s Guide before doing anything else! It includes important information that you need to know in order to use the PV-S460/PV-S660 (hereinafter referred to as the “PV Unit”) correctly.

You can find more detailed information about other PV Unit operations in “Chapter 14 – General Reference” on page 140 and “Chapter 16 – Technical Reference” on page 163.

Important!

Please keep this User’s Guide and all information handy for future reference.

Note

The screen shots shown in this User’s Guide may differ slightly from the displays actually produced by your PV Unit.

Make backup copies of important data!

Your PV Unit employs flash memory, which makes it possible to store large volumes of data and to recall data quickly and easily. Data is retained when power is turned off and even when batteries go dead, but it can be corrupted or lost entirely due to operational mistakes or malfunction. Data contents can also be corrupted or lost due to strong electrostatic charge, strong impact, or extremes in temperature and humidity. All of this means that you should always keep back-up copies of important data by transferring it to a personal computer or by writing it down somewhere.

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Important Precautions

Note the following important precautions whenever using your PV Unit.

Never expose the PV Unit to fire.

Avoid temperature extremes. Do not locate the PV Unit in direct sunlight, near a window, near a heater, etc.

In very low temperatures display response may slow down or fail entirely. This condition is temporary and operation should resume under normal temperatures.

Avoid areas subject to excessive moisture, dirt, and dust.

Avoid dropping the PV Unit and otherwise subjecting it to strong impact.

Never bend or twist the PV Unit.

Never try to take the PV Unit apart.

Make sure nothing gets between the hard cover and the touch screen. Besides creating the risk of scratching the touch screen, an object coming into contact with the screen can cause power to turn on and run down the batteries.

Do not use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object to touch or press the display.

To clean the exterior of the PV Unit, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened in a weak solution of a mild neutral detergent and water. Be sure to wring out any excess moisture from the cloth before wiping off the PV Unit. Never use benzene, thinner, or any other volatile agent to clean the unit. Doing so can remove the figures printed on the case or otherwise damage the case finish.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise from the use of this product.

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Data Errors

The PV Unit performs a self-check routine whenever you turn it on. The message shown below appears if the PV Unit detects a problem with data stored in its memory.

Once data is lost due to a data error it cannot be recovered. Data errors are generally caused by one of the following problems.

Interruption of battery power

Severe electrostatic charge, strong impact, changes in temperature, or changes in humidity

Hardware problems

Once the data error message appears, the PV Unit will not accept any input or editing of data. In order to return memory to normal (and permit further data editing and input), you have to perform the RESET operation to clear all data. Before doing so, you may want to recall important data and write it down (if you don’t yet have a copy). You can then re-input the data after clearing PV Unit memory.

Continued problems after performing the RESET operation can indicate a serious hardware problem. Consult with your nearest CASIO dealer if problems persist.

To reset after viewing data

1.After the Data error message appears, tap Yes.

2.In response to the message that appears (Data error! Consult your User’s Guide for correct procedure.), tap OK.

This displays the pop up tool screen.

3.Now you can enter other modes to recall data and make handwritten copies if you want.

4.After recalling the data you want, perform the RESET operation under “Resetting the PV Unit” on page 167.

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General Guide

Action control

Stylus

Touch screen

Cable connector

RESET

P button

 

P

 

R

 

 

EP

 

 

LA

 

 

CE

B

 

 

AT

 

 

TE

 

 

RI

 

 

ES

NORM

ALOPERATI

ON

Battery

compartment cover

Battery switch

RESET button

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Using the Cover

To remove the cover

Pressing down lightly on the center of the cover with your middle three fingers, pull upwards on the bottom of the cover with your thumb, and then lift up to remove it.

Pull here.

To replace the cover

1. Hook the tab on the top of the cover into the groove in the PV Unit.

Groove

Cover hook

2.Swing the cover down and press the bottom against the PV Unit until it snaps securely into place.

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Power Supply

Your PV Unit can be powered by two AAA-size alkaline batteries.

Important!

Normally the flash memory of the PV Unit retains its data even when power is turned off and when batteries go dead. Mis-operation or other problems, however, can cause data to become corrupted or lost. Always keep separate copies of important data.

Low Battery Warning

The message shown below appears whenever battery power drops below a certain level. Replace the batteries immediately after this message appears:

Batteries are getting weak! Replace them as instructed in the User’s Guide.

Important!

If you continue using the PV Unit after the low battery warning message appears, power may suddenly turn off or the contrast adjustment screen may suddenly appear. Should this happen, replace batteries immediately.

Be sure to use alkaline batteries. Manganese batteries provide very short battery life.

Battery Precautions

Incorrectly using batteries can cause them to burst or leak, possibly damaging the interior of the PV Unit. Note the following precautions.

Be sure to use alkaline batteries only to power this PV Unit.

Be sure that the positive (+) side of each battery is

facing in the correct directions.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

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Never mix old batteries and new ones.

Do not expose batteries to direct heat, let them become shorted, or try to take them apart.

• Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment.

Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the PV Unit for a long time.

Replace batteries at least once every year, no matter how much you use the PV Unit during that period.

About once a month, turn on the PV Unit and check its battery level. If the low battery warning appears or if nothing at all appears on the display, replace batteries as soon as possible.

• Never try to recharge the batteries that come with the PV Unit.

Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment of the PV Unit immediately, taking care to avoid letting battery fluid come into direct contact with your skin.

Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If swallowed, consult with a physician immediately.

Frequent data synchronization using the PC sync for Windows application that comes with the PV Unit shortens battery life.

The batteries that come with this unit discharge slightly during shipment and storage. Because of this, they may require replacement sooner than the normal expected battery life.

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To replace the batteries

Important!

Always make sure the battery switch is in the NORMAL OPERATION position at all times, except when replacing batteries.

1.Turn off PV Unit power.

2.Remove both of the old batteries and replace them with new ones, referring to the procedure on pages 1 through 3.

To turn power on and off

1.Touch anywhere on the PV Unit screen or click the Action control to turn on power.

2.To turn power off, tap Off with the stylus.

You can disable screen tap power on (so power can be turned on only by clicking the Action control) using the procedure below.

To turn the screen tap power on feature on and off

1.While the Mode Menu or Action Menu is on the display, tap Menu Bar to display the menu bar, and then tap Option Screen Options.

2.

Tap the check box next to the “Screen tap power on” option to toggle

 

the option on (checked) and off (unchecked).

When this feature is on, you can turn on power by touching the PV Unit

 

screen or by clicking the Action control. When off, you can turn on

 

power only by clicking the Action control.

3.

Tap Set to register your setting.

Replacing batteries, resetting the PV Unit or pressing the P button turns on the screen tap power on feature.

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Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off function automatically turns off power whenever you do not perform any operation for a specified period. You can specify 1 minute, 3 minutes, or 6 minutes before Auto Power Off is triggered (page 157).

Use the procedure described under “To turn power on and off” above to turn power back on.

Configuring the Start-up Screen

You can select a Quick-Memo (page 78) and use its contents as a start-up screen image. You can even use images from a personal computer, which you transfer to Quick-Memo using PC sync for Windows.

To select a start-up screen

1.Enter the Quick-Memo Mode.

2.Select the Quick-Memo whose data you want to use as the start-up screen.

• You can select a Quick-Memo by displaying its data screen.

3.Tap Menu Bar to display the menu bar, and then tap Option StartUp Screen.

This specifies the data of the Quick-Memo you selected as the start-up screen, and enables start-up screen operation.

To enable and disable start-up screen operation

1.While the Mode Menu or Action Menu is on the display, tap Menu Bar to display the menu bar, and then tap Option Screen Options.

2.On the configuration screen that appears, tap the check box next to the “Use start-up screen” option to toggle it on (checked) and off (unchecked).

3.Tap Set to register your setting.

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Using the Backlight

 

Tapping the

icon beneath the PV Unit screen illuminates the display screen

for easy viewing in the dark. You can specify a duration of 15 seconds or 30 seconds for the backlight.

To specify the backlight duration

1.While the Mode Menu or Action Menu is on the display, tap Menu Bar to display the menu bar, and then tap Option Screen Options.

2.On the configuration screen that appears, tap the box next to “Backlight time” to toggle it between 15sec (15 seconds) and 30sec (30 seconds).

3.Tap Set to register your setting.

About the EL backlight

Tapping the icon while the backlight is on turns it off.

The backlight may fail to turn on when battery power is low and during data communication.

Frequent use of the backlight shortens battery life. The following shows how backlight use affects battery life under controlled test conditions.* For comparison with the values below, battery life is normally about 180 hours of continuous display in the Contacts Mode when no backlight operation is performed.

Backlight Operation

Battery Life

 

 

3 minutes per hour

Approximately 80 hours

 

 

15 minutes per hour

Approximately 35 hours

 

 

* Test Conditions

“Battery Life” is the number of hours before battery failure when the unit is left on (5 minutes of a processing operation and 55 minutes of continuous display only (no processing operation) per hour in the

Contacts Mode, plus the backlight operation described below). The above values assume ambient temperature of 20°C, starting with a fresh set of new batteries.

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“Backlight Operation” is the number of minutes the backlight is turned on per hour during the display only (no processing operation) period.

Be sure to use alkaline batteries. Manganese batteries provide very short battery life.

Action Control and Stylus

Many of the PV Unit’s operations can be performed using either a stylus or the Action control. The following describes the general operations that can be performed with each.

Stylus

The stylus takes the place of a computer mouse. You can perform all PV Unit operations with the stylus. In this manual, all data input operations are described using stylus operations.

You can perform the following basic operations with the stylus.

Tap

Tap the tip of the stylus on the display to press a button, select an item, select a data input field, etc.

Double-tap

Tap the display twice in relatively quick succession.

Drag

Touch the tip of the stylus to the screen, and drag it across the screen to select a range of text, draw a line, etc.

Action Control

The Action control makes it possible to perform certain PV Unit operations with one hand. In this manual, many data recall operations are described using Action control operations.

You can perform the following basic operations with the Action control.

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Click

Pressing the center of the Action control is like a “click” on a computer mouse. Clicking the Action control executes the command that is highlighted on the display, executes the function assigned to the button whose name is

enclosed by a dotted line (such as

), switching between a list and a

data screen, etc.

 

Left/Right Scroll

Pressing the left or right end of the Action control causes movement in the corresponding direction. You can use left/right scroll to move the cursor, select a cell, etc.

Up/Down Scroll

Rocking the center of the Action control upwards or downwards causes movement in the corresponding direction. You can use up/down scroll to move the cursor between lines, select a cell, display previous or next items, etc.

Using the Icon Menu

The PV Unit has an icon menu beneath its display screen. You can tap these icons to perform various functions no matter what mode you are using.

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Icon

Description

 

 

Off

Turns off PV Unit power.

 

 

 

Turns on the backlight.

 

 

Menu

Displays the Mode Menu.

 

 

Scheduler

Enters the Scheduler Mode.

 

 

Contacts

Enters the Contacts Mode.

 

 

Memo

Enters the Memo Mode.

 

 

Quick-Memo

Enters the Quick-Memo Mode.

 

 

Esc

Exits the current operation.

 

 

Menu Bar

Displays the menu bar.

 

 

Modes

With most PV Unit operations, you must first enter a mode before you can input or view data. You can use any of the following methods to enter a mode.

Tap an icon in the icon menu beneath the display screen

Tap an on-screen icon in the Mode Menu

Select a mode on the Action Menu with the stylus or Action control

Note

All the procedures in this User’s Guide are performed using the icon menu whenever possible.

To enter a mode using the icon menu

Use the stylus to tap on the icon for the mode you want to enter.

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To enter a mode using the on-screen icon menu

1.On the icon menu, use the stylus to tap the Menu icon to display the onscreen icon menu.

2.Tap the and buttons on the right side of the display to change menu pages and display the icon of the mode you want. Next, tap the icon of the mode you want to enter.

To enter a mode using the Action Menu

1.Click the Action control to turn on PV Unit power and display the Action Menu.

Scroll bar

2.If the mode you want is not on the screen, scroll the menu up and down.

• See “Scroll Bars” on page 140 for details on using the scroll bar.

3.Enter the mode you want.

You can enter a mode using either of the following methods.

Tap on the mode name in the Action Menu.

Scroll up and down with the Action control to highlight the name of the mode you want, and then click the Action control.

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Customizing the Appearance of the Mode Menu

You can rearrange Mode Menu so the icons are in any order you want. The following procedures describe how to swap the positions of two icons and how to move an icon to a specific location.

Note that you cannot change the positions of icons on the Action Menu.

Swapping Two Icons

Use the following procedure to swap the positions of two icons.

1.On the Mode Menu, tap Menu Bar to display the menu bar, and then tap Option Menu edit.

2.On the menu that appears, tap Swap.

3.Tap the first of the two icons whose positions you want to swap to select it.

4.Tap the second icon to swap it with the first.

Moving an Icon to a Specific Location

Use the following procedure to move an icon to a specific location on the Mode Menu screen.

1.On the Mode Menu, tap Menu Bar to display the menu bar, and then tap Option Menu edit.

2.On the menu that appears, tap Move.

3.Tap the icon you want to move to select it.

4.Tap the icon at the location where you want the icon you tapped in step 3 to be.

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