Casio SF-7990, SF-6990, SF-4990 User Manual
SF-4990
SF-6990
SF-7990
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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
FCC WARNING
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.
Connector SB-63 ........ SF Unit to SF Unit
Connector SB-65 ........ SF Unit to PC
Model Number: SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990
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.
IMPORTANT!
Please keep your manual and all information handy for future reference.
Declaration of Conformity
Before using the unit for the first time
Use the following procedure to load batteries and reset the unit before using it for
the first time.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
2. Slide the battery switch to the “REPLACE 1” setting.
REPLACE
LOCK
REPLACE
3. Load the new battery into the battery compartment, making sure that the
positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (so you can see it).
4. Slide the battery switch to the “REPLACE 2” setting and repeat step 3 for the
other battery.
• Be sure to load two new CR2032 batteries only. Never mix an old battery with
a new one.
5. Slide the battery switch to the “LOCK” setting.
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Before using the unit for the first time
6. Replace the battery compartment cover.
7. Press
• If message does not appear, open the battery compartment and press the
8. Press
ON/OFF to switch power on.
RESET button.
ENTER.
THE RESET
OPERATION DELETES
ALL DATA IN
MEMORY! DO YOU
WANT TO CONTINUE?
ENTER/ESC
THE NEXT STEP
STARTS DATA
DELETION AND
UNIT RESET!
OK TO CONTINUE?
ENTER/ESC
9. Press
• After the RESET operation is complete, the LANGUAGE screen appears on
ENTER.
the display.
10. Use the procedure under “To select the system language” on page 5 to select
a system language.
11. Check the Home Time setting and make changes if necessary (page 65).
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About the EL backlight
About the EL backlight
• This unit is equipped with an EL backlight that allows easy viewing of display
contents in a theater, or anywhere else where lighting is dim.
• Note, however, that frequent or extended use of the EL backlight, or using it
under cold conditions shortens battery life.
The following shows how backlight use affects battery life under controlled test
conditions.*
Backlight Operation Battery Life
3 minutes per hour Approximately 45 hours
15 minutes per hour Approximately 25 hours
* Test Conditions
• Temperature: 25°C
• “Battery Life” is the number of hours before battery failure when the unit is left
on with 5 minutes of a processing operation and 55 minutes of continuous
display only (no processing operation) per hour, plus the backlight operation
described below.
• “Backlight Operation” is the number of minutes the backlight is turned on per
hour during the display only (no processing operation) period.
• The above battery life values are based on Panasonic CR2032 batteries.
Important!
• The EL backlight may fail to operate when battery power is low, in order to
conserve remaining battery power and protect data stored in memory.
• The low battery message may appear even when battery power is not low if
you turn on the EL backlight under cold conditions. We recommend that you
do not use the EL backlight under cold conditions.
Introduction
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Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990
Introduction
SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990
Congratulations on your selection of CASIO’s new SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990
(referred to as SF Unit in this manual). This innovative new personal data
management tool features a selection of powerful functions, including:
• Telephone Directory
• Memo Mode
• Schedule Keeper
• To Do Mode
• Expense Mode
• Anniversary Mode
• Calendar
• Clock with Home Time and World Time functions
• Calculator
• Conversion Mode
• Secret Function
• Data Communication
Functions are specially designed to be easy to understand and use, making your
personal data management easier than ever before.
• All data stored in memory is erased if the SF Unit should malfunction, when
you have it repaired, when the batteries go dead, and whenever you remove
the batteries.
data.
• 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 SF 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.
Be sure to make written back up copies of all important
• Company names and product names used in this manual may be registered
trademarks or trademarks of others.
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Multiple Language Capability
Multiple Language Capability
Your SF unit is capable of producing messages in any one of six different
languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese). Use the
following procedure to select the language you want.
To select the system language
1. Press ON/OFF to switch power on.
2. Enter the Telephone Directory Mode.
• You could enter Memo, Anniversary, Schedule Keeper, To Do, Expense,
Calendar, Home Time or World Time here.
3. Press
4. Press the applicable number key to select LANGUAGE.
• The above operation causes a list of six languages to appear on the display.
5. Select the language you want to use.
• You can directly specify a language by pressing the number key that
• You can also select a language by using K or L, to move the highlighting
6. While the language you want to use is selected (highlighted), press
• To exit the language-selection menu without changing the current language,
• You also need to specify the system language you want whenever you
FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu.
The language that is currently selected is highlighted on the display.
corresponds to the language you want to use.
1 ENGLISH
2 FRANCAIS
3 ESPAÑOL
4 DEUTSCH
5 ITALIANO
6 PORTUGUÊS
around the menu until the language you want to use is highlighted.
ESC.
press
perform the RESET operation (page 19).
ENTER.
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About this manual...
This manual is divided into 7 parts.
PART 1 Getting Started
Be sure to read this part of the manual before doing anything else! It includes
important information that you need to know in order to use the SF Unit
correctly.
PART 2 Operation Reference
This part of the manual gives you more detail about the fundamental
operation of the SF Unit. It provides all of the detail you need to help you use
the SF Unit to its full potential. It also helps you to get acquainted with the keys,
features, and functions of the SF Unit. It tells you where everything is located,
what the display indicators mean how to adjust the display contrast, and other
important information.
PART 3 Data Management Functions
This part of the manual details the versatile data management functions of
the SF Unit. It describes the procedures required for data storage, recall and
editing in the Telephone Directory, the Memo Mode, the Schedule Keeper, the
To Do Mode, the Expense Mode, and the Anniversary Mode.
PART 4 Timekeeping Functions
Your SF Unit includes powerful timekeeping functions that help to keep
you on time all the time. The Home Time function lets you set the current time
for your home, specifying 12-hour or 24-hour format, standard time or summer
time, even your hometown name. The World Time function gives you instant
access to the current time in any one of 33 cities around the globe.
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Manual conventions
PART 5 Calculator Functions
The SF Unit also gives you the capability to perform all of the mathematical
operations available on today’s calculators.
Conversion modes describe functions for converting between three national
currencies, or between metric and yard denomination.
PART 6 Data Communications
The data communications capabilities of the SF Unit let you transfer data
between two SF Units, or between the SF Unit and a personal computer.
PART 7 Technical Reference
This part of the manual provides technical information on troubleshooting,
user maintenance, specifications, etc.
Manual conventions
This manual uses the following conventions when mentioning key operations
and functions within text.
• Keys are indicated using upper-case bold characters
• When a key has more than one function, only the function under discussion
at that time will be noted. With the ON/OFF key, for example, ON will be used
to indicate switching the SF Unit on, while
switching the SF Unit off.
• Text that appears on the display of the unit is represented in this manual using
a font that is different from the explanatory text. The display text “NAME?” for
example represented as: NAME?.
• Note that operation of this unit’s
found on a computer’s keyboard. For the operation
you should not hold down the
should press and then release the
SHIFT key is different from that normally
SHIFT key while you press .com. Instead, you
SHIFT key, and then press the .com key.
LIKE THESE.
OFF will be used to indicate
SHIFT .com, for example,
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Contents
Before using the unit for the first time ........................................ 1
About the EL backlight ............................................................................... 3
Introduction – SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 .................................... 4
Multiple Language Capability ......................................................................... 5
About this manual... ....................................................................................... 6
Manual conventions ....................................................................................... 7
PART 1 – Getting Started ........................................................... 13
Read this first! .............................................................................................. 13
Make back up copies of important data! ...................................................... 13
About the “DATA ERROR!.....” message… ................................................. 13
General Precautions .................................................................................... 15
About the Power Supply .............................................................................. 15
Low Battery Message .............................................................................. 16
Battery Precautions ................................................................................. 16
To replace the batteries ........................................................................... 18
Resetting the SF Unit’s Memory .................................................................. 19
To reset the SF Unit’s memory ................................................................ 19
PART 2 – Operation Reference .................................................. 21
General Guide ............................................................................................ 21
Setting Up the SF Unit ............................................................................... 22
To switch power on and off ...................................................................... 22
About the Auto Power Off function... ....................................................... 22
To turn on the EL backlight ...................................................................... 22
To adjust the display contrast .................................................................. 23
To select a mode ..................................................................................... 23
To check the memory status ................................................................... 24
To use the FUNCTION key ..................................................................... 25
About the SOUND menu... ...................................................................... 25
To switch the key input and schedule alarm tone on and off ................... 25
About alarm types .................................................................................... 26
Inputting Letters, Numbers and Symbols ................................................ 27
To input letters and numbers ................................................................... 27
To input upper-case and lower-case letters ............................................ 27
To shift the keyboard ............................................................................... 27
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To input accented characters .................................................................. 28
To input other symbols ............................................................................ 28
To correct, delete or insert characters ..................................................... 29
Date and time input ................................................................................. 29
PART 3 – Data Management Functions .................................... 30
To enter a mode ........................................................................................... 30
About display formats .................................................................................. 30
Using the Telephone Directory ................................................................. 32
Inputting Telephone Directory data ......................................................... 32
Where to find other information ............................................................... 34
Using the Memo Mode ............................................................................... 35
To input Memo Mode data ....................................................................... 35
To insert a new Memo Mode data item between two items in memory ... 36
Where to find other information ............................................................... 36
Using the Calendar .................................................................................... 37
To display the calendar ........................................................................... 37
To scroll through calendars ..................................................................... 38
About the date cursor... ........................................................................... 38
To specify a month and date for display in the Calendar Mode .............. 38
To highlight and unhighlight specific dates .............................................. 38
To highlight days of the week for multiple months ................................... 39
To unhighlight days of the week for multiple months ............................... 39
Using the Schedule Keeper ...................................................................... 40
To enter the Schedule Keeper ................................................................. 40
To specify a date ..................................................................................... 40
About Schedule Keeper data and initial displays... ................................. 41
To input Schedule Keeper data ............................................................... 41
Using Schedule Alarms ........................................................................... 42
To set a schedule alarm when inputting data .......................................... 42
To set or change a schedule alarm for an existing data entry ................. 43
To view a data entry's current schedule alarm setting ............................. 43
To delete a specific schedule alarm ........................................................ 43
Where to find other information ............................................................... 43
Using the Expense Mode .......................................................................... 44
About Expense Mode data items and data entries... ............................... 44
About Expense Mode Display formats .................................................... 45
To enter the Expense Mode .................................................................... 46
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To edit labels ........................................................................................... 46
To specify a date ..................................................................................... 47
To input Expense Mode data ................................................................... 47
To calculate expense totals for a specific period ..................................... 48
About the total amount display ................................................................ 50
Where to find other information ............................................................... 50
Using the To Do Mode ............................................................................... 51
To input To Do Mode data ....................................................................... 51
About the To Do list ................................................................................. 51
To check and uncheck To Do items ........................................................ 51
Where to find other information ............................................................... 52
Using the Anniversary Mode .................................................................... 53
About Anniversary Mode Display formats ............................................... 53
To enter the Anniversary Mode ............................................................... 54
To input Anniversary Mode data .............................................................. 54
Where to find other information ............................................................... 54
Recalling data stored in memory ............................................................. 55
To locate data using index search ........................................................... 55
To locate data using initial character search ........................................... 55
To locate data using mode search .......................................................... 56
Editing, Deleting and Copying data ......................................................... 57
To edit a data item ................................................................................... 57
To delete a single data item .................................................................... 57
To delete all data items in a mode ........................................................... 57
To delete multiple data items in the Schedule Keeper Mode or
Expense Mode .................................................................................... 58
To move a Schedule Keeper data to a different date .............................. 58
To move an Expense Mode data item to a different date ........................ 59
To copy a data item ................................................................................. 59
Memory Management Operation .............................................................. 59
Using the Secret function ......................................................................... 60
To create a secret memory area ............................................................. 60
To enter an existing secret memory area ................................................ 61
To edit an existing password ................................................................... 61
To transfer data from the open memory area to the secret
memory area ....................................................................................... 62
To transfer data from the secret memory area to the open
memory area ....................................................................................... 62
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PART 4 – Timekeeping Functions ............................................. 63
Using the Home Time function ................................................................. 63
About Home Time displays... ................................................................... 63
To display the Home Time ....................................................................... 64
To set the Home Time zone .................................................................... 64
To set the Home Time ............................................................................. 65
To switch the Home Time between 12-hour and 24-hour format ............ 65
To switch the Home Time between standard and daylight saving time ... 66
To set the Daily Alarm ............................................................................. 66
About the daily alarm... ............................................................................ 67
To select the date format ......................................................................... 67
Using the World Time function ................................................................. 68
To display the World Time ....................................................................... 68
To set the World Time zone .................................................................... 68
To switch a World Time zone between standard and daylight
saving time .......................................................................................... 68
City List .................................................................................................... 69
PART 5 – Calculator Functions ................................................. 70
Using the Calculator .................................................................................. 70
To enter the Calculator Mode .................................................................. 70
About the Calculator Mode keys... ........................................................... 70
To perform calculations ........................................................................... 72
To perform constant calculations ............................................................. 73
To correct errors in calculations .............................................................. 73
About calculation errors... ........................................................................ 73
To clear errors ......................................................................................... 74
Using the Currency Conversion Mode ..................................................... 75
To enter the Currency Conversion Mode ................................................ 75
To set an exchange rate .......................................................................... 75
To view the current Currency Conversion Mode rates ............................ 76
To perform a currency conversion ........................................................... 76
To change the currency name and rate ................................................... 76
About conversion errors... ....................................................................... 77
To clear errors ......................................................................................... 77
Using the Metric Conversion Mode .......................................................... 78
To enter the Metric Conversion Mode ..................................................... 78
To perform a metric conversion ............................................................... 78
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PART 6 – Data Communications ............................................... 79
Setting Up for Data Communications ...................................................... 79
To connect the SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 to another SF Unit .............. 79
Performing data communications between an SF Unit and a personal
computer ............................................................................................. 80
To set the SF Unit hardware parameters ................................................ 81
About communications parameters... ...................................................... 81
To set up the SF Unit to receive data ...................................................... 82
Sending Data .............................................................................................. 84
About data transfer types... ..................................................................... 84
To send all data items ............................................................................. 85
To send one month of Calendar data (highlights) ................................... 86
To send all Telephone Directory, Memo Mode, To Do Mode, or
Anniversary Mode data ....................................................................... 86
To send all Schedule Keeper, Calendar or Expense Mode data in a
specific period ..................................................................................... 87
PART 7 – Technical Reference .................................................. 88
Keys ............................................................................................................ 88
Storage Capacity ........................................................................................ 91
Auto Sort Sequence ................................................................................... 93
Message Table ........................................................................................... 94
Specifications ............................................................................................. 96
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PART 1
Getting Started
Read this first!
You must be familiar with the following information in order to use the SF Unit
correctly. It tells you what to do in order to avoid losing important data stored
in memory. Please be sure to read the following before using the SF Unit!
Make back up copies of important data!
Your SF Unit employs electronic memory, which makes it possible to store
large volumes of data and to recall stored data quickly and easily. Data is
retained as long as power is supplied by the batteries. This means that should
batteries go dead, or if you make a mistake while replacing batteries, the data
stored in memory may be damaged or lost entirely. Data contents can also be
damaged or lost due to strong electrostatic charge, strong impact, or extremes
in temperature and humidity.
All of this means that you should make back up copies of important data in a
notebook in case any of the above conditions occur.
About the “DATA ERROR!.....” message…
Whenever you turn on the power of the SF Unit, it performs a self-check before
beginning operation. If a problem is discovered during the self-check, the SF Unit
displays the “DATA ERROR!.....” message.
Note
• The above message always appears in English, regardless of the system
language setting.
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If this is the first time you ever turned on the SF Unit…
Perform the RESET procedure under “Before using the unit for the first time” on
page 1, starting from step 9.
If this is not the first time you are using the SF Unit...
There is probably a problem with the data in memory (data error). Note that once
data is lost it cannot be recovered. Such data errors are generally caused by one
of the following problems.
• Interruption of battery power.
• Severe electrostatic charge, impact, change in temperature, or change in
humidity.
• Hardware problem.
After a data error is discovered, you will not be able to input or edit data. In order
to return memory to normal (allowing further input and editing of data), you must
perform the RESET operation to clear the memory of all data.
“THE RESET OPERATION DELETES ALL DATA IN MEMORY! DO YOU
WANT TO CONTINUE?”
ENTER to reset the unit.
Press
If you still have trouble after trying the RESET operation, you may have a
hardware problem. If so, consult with your nearest CASIO dealer.
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About the Power Supply
General Precautions
• Never try to take the SF Unit apart.
• Avoid strong impact and sudden temperature changes.
• At very low temperatures, the display response time may slow down or the
display may fail completely. This is temporary and correct operation should
return at normal temperature.
• To avoid serious damage to the SF Unit caused by leaking batteries, replace
batteries once every two years, regardless of how much you use the SF Unit
during that time.
• Never use thinner, benzine or other volatile agents to clean the exterior of the
SF Unit. Instead, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened in a solution of water
and a mild, neutral detergent. Wring the cloth out until it is almost dry.
• If the SF Unit is exposed to strong electrostatic charge, the display may dim
or the SF Unit may lock up. To correct this situation, switch power off, and then
remove and then replace the batteries.
• Do not press the keys with a pen, pencil or other sharp object.
• The SF Unit may cause interference with radio or television reception. Keep
it away from such appliances when you are using it.
Leaving the backlight on for long periods greatly reduces battery life!
About the Power Supply
The SF Unit is powered by two CR2032 lithium batteries. Replace batteries as
soon as possible after low battery power is indicated by any of the following.
• Low battery message appears on the display
• Blank display when power is turned on
• Dim display figures even after display contrast is adjusted
• Failure of the backlight to turn on
Caution
• All data stored in memory is lost if you remove both batteries at the
same time.
• Be sure that you keep a separate copy of all important data that you
store in the SF Unit.
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Low Battery Message
A message appears on the display to warn you when the batteries power drops
below a certain level. Should battery power drop too low, data in memory may be
corrupted or lost. Whenever a low battery power message appears on the
display, be sure to stop operation of the SF Unit and replace batteries as soon
as possible.
Important!
• Whenever the message “WEAK BATTERIES! CONSULT YOUR USER’S
GUIDE IMMEDIATELY!” appears, be sure to replace all batteries.
• The low battery message may appear even when battery power is not low if
you turn on the EL backlight under cold conditions. We recommend that you
do not use the EL backlight under cold conditions.
• Actual battery life is affected by a variety of factors including battery
manufacturer, the amount of time batteries spend in storage before you use
them, and the temperature of the location where you are using the SF unit.
Battery Precautions
Incorrectly using batteries can cause them to burst or leak, possibly damaging
the interior of the SF Unit. Note the following precautions.
• Be sure that the positive (+) side of each
battery is facing up (so you can see it).
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Never mix old batteries and new ones.
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• Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment.
• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the SF Unit for a long period.
• Replace batteries at least once every year, no matter how much you use the
SF Unit during that period.
• Never try to recharge the batteries supplied
with the SF Unit.
• Do not expose batteries to direct heat, let them
become shorted, or try to take them apart.
• Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment of the SF Unit
immediately, taking care to avoid letting the 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.
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
1. Press ON/OFF to switch power off.
2. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3. Slide the battery switch to the “REPLACE 1” setting.
Insert a thin, pointed object into (A) and remove the old battery.
REPLACE
(A)
LOCK
REPLACE
Caution
Be sure to remove only one battery at a time. Otherwise, you will lose all
data stored in memory.
4. Replace the old battery with a new one, making sure that the positive (+) side
of the new battery is facing up (so you can see it).
5. Slide the battery switch to the “REPLACE 2” setting and repeat step 4 for the
other battery.
• Be sure to load two new CR2032 batteries at the same time . Never mix an
old battery with a new one.
6. Slide the battery switch to the “LOCK” setting.
7. Replace the battery compartment cover.
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Resetting the SF Unit’s Memory
Resetting the SF Unit’s Memory
Warning!
The following procedure erases all data stored in the memory of the SF Unit.
Perform the following operation only when you want to delete all data and
initialize the settings of the SF Unit.
Remember
by transferring it to a personal computer or other SF Unit (SF-4990, 6990, 7990
only).
To reset the SF Unit’s memory
1. Press ON/OFF to switch power on.
2. Open the battery compartment and press the RESET button.
• At this time the following message appears on the display.
−
you should always keep copies of important data by writing it down,
RESET button
THE RESET
OPERATION DELETES
ALL DATA IN
MEMORY! DO YOU
WANT TO CONTINUE?
ENTER/ESC
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3. Press ENTER.
THE NEXT STEP
STARTS DATA
DELETION AND
UNIT RESET!
OK TO CONTINUE?
ENTER/ESC
Warning!
The next step deletes all data stored in the SF Unit’s memory. Make sure
that you really want to delete the data before you continue!
4. Press
ENTER to start the RESET procedure.
• After the RESET operation is complete, the LANGUAGE screen appears on
the display.
5. Use the procedure under “To select the system language” on page 5 to select
a system language.
• After you set the system language, the Home Time Screen appears.
6. Check the Home Time setting and make changes if necessary (page 65).
Following the reset operation described above, the Home Time display appears
and the SF Unit settings are initialized as noted below.
Home Time: NEW YORK
TUE 1/JAN/ 2002
12:00 AM
12-hour format
World Time 1: LONDON
World Time 2: TOKYO
Daily Alarm: 12:00 AM
Sound: Schedule alarm — ON
Daily alarm — OFF
Key — ON
Messages: English
Character input: CAPS
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PART 2
Operation Reference
General Guide
The following illustration shows the names of the main controls of the SF-4990/
SF-6990/SF-7990.
Search keys
Display
LIGHT key
Power ON/
OFF key
Connector
Terminal
Mode Keys
Lock
Numeric Keys
Cursor Keys
Keyboard
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Setting Up the SF Unit
After batteries are loaded, use the following procedures to set up the SF Unit for
operation.
To switch power on and off
1. Press ON/OFF to switch power on.
• The initial screen for the mode that was selected when you last switched
power off appears on the display.
• If the message shown on page 13 appears on the display, follow the
procedures described on page 14.
• If a low battery power message appears on the display or if the display
remains blank when you turn power on, replace batteries as soon as
possible.
2. Press
About the Auto Power Off function...
The SF Unit is equipped with an Auto Power Off function that switches power off
automatically whenever you do not perform any key operation for about six
minutes. To restore power, press ON/OFF.
To turn on the EL backlight
Pressing LIGHT causes the backlight to turn on for about 8 seconds, and then turn
off automatically.
Leaving the backlight on for long periods greatly reduces battery life!
You can manually turn the backlight off by pressing LIGHT again.
Failure of the backlight to turn on indicates low battery power. Replace batteries
as soon as possible.
ON/OFF again to switch power off.
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Setting Up the SF Unit
To adjust the display contrast
1. Enter the Telephone Directory Mode.
• You could enter any mode except the Calculator Mode and Conversion Mode
here.
2. Press
FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu.
3. Press the applicable number key to select CONTRAST.
4. Use the H and J keys to adjust the contrast.
CONTRAST
LIGHTER
DARKER
5. After you are finished, press ESC to clear the contrast adjustment display.
To select a mode
Press one of the mode keys to select the mode you want.
In cases where two modes are assigned to the same key, each press of a key
toggles between the two modes.
TEL
CALN/SCHD
EXP/ANNI
Telephone Directory Mode for storage personal name, company
name, home phone number, work phone number, fax number,
mobile phone number, e-mail address, Web page URL, and street
address, plus one user-definable field. There are two Telephone
Directory Mode storage areas named TEL1 and TEL2. Each press
of this key toggles between them.
• Displays any monthly calendar from January 1901 through
December 2099.
• Schedule Keeper Mode for storage of appointments scheduled
for specific dates and times, and setting of Schedule Alarms to
remind you of your appointments.
• The Expense Mode lets you store expense data, including
payment date, payment method, description, etc. You can also
produce total for a specific period of time.
• The Anniversary Mode lets you store information about
anniversaries and other regularly occurring events.
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MEMO
TO DO
Memo Mode for storage of unformatted data in a kind of electronic
notebook.
To Do Mode for storage of reminders of things to do. You can affix
a check mark to items as you complete them.
CLOCK
Home Time/World Time 1, 2 Modes for display of the current time
in your hometown and other locations around the globe. For
example, you can set New York as your home time and London as
the world time.
CONVERSION
CAL
The Conversion Mode lets you select between currency conversion
and metric conversion.
Calculator Mode for basic calculations with the touch of a key.
To check the memory status
Press the FUNCTION key to display the function menu, and then select
MEMORY CHECK.
You can enter any mode except the Calculator Mode, Conversion Mode and
Home/World Time Mode here.
MEMORY CAPACITY
EMPTY
FULL
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Setting Up the SF Unit
To use the FUNCTION key
Press the FUNCTION key to display a function menu that makes it possible to
perform functions that are not marked on the unit’s keys.
1 ALL DELETE
x
ITEM COPY
x
TO SECRET AREA
4 MEMORY CHECK
5 DATA COMM.
6 SOUND
Just like in the above example display, all of the functions included in a function
menu have a number at the beginning. Press the number key that corresponds
to the function you want to perform.
Whenever a function menu item’s leading number is replaced by “ x ”, it means
you can’t select that menu item in the operation you are performing.
About the SOUND menu...
The sound menu lets you switch the key input tone and the Schedule Alarm of
the SF Unit on and off.
SOUND
SCHED AL ON OFF
KEY TONE ON OFF
The on/off status of each SOUND menu item is indicated by a dot (•) as shown
above.
• For information about turning the Daily Alarm on and off, see "To set the Daily
Alarm" on page 66.
To switch the key input and schedule alarm tone on and off
1. Press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu.
2. Press the applicable number key to select SOUND.
3. Use the K and L keys to move the dot to the item you want to change.
4. Use H and J to switch the key input tone or an alarm tone on and off.
5. Press
ENTER to store your setting and clear the SOUND menu.
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About alarm types
This unit has two types of alarms: the Daily Alarm and Schedule Alarm. The
following describes each of these alarms.
Daily Alarm
The Daily Alarm sounds at the same time everyday, when the Home Time
reaches the time you have set as the Daily Alarm (page 66).
Schedule Alarm
The Schedule Alarm sounds at the specified time on a specified date. Use
the Schedule Keeper Mode to set this type of alarm (page 42).
An alarm tone sounds for about 20 seconds and an alarm message appears on
the display whenever an alarm time is reached, even if unit power is switched off.
You can stop the alarm by pressing any key and then press
display that was shown before the alarm began to sound.
Important!
• An alarm will not sound if that type of alarm is switched off on the SOUND
menu. This is especially important to remember when you want to use
Schedule Alarms. For details on how to switch alarms on, see “About the
SOUND menu...” on page 25.
• If the Daily Alarm set in the Home Time Mode and a Schedule alarm set in
the Schedule Mode are set for the same time, the Schedule alarm takes
precedence. This means that the Schedule message appears on the display
when the alarm time is reached.
• The alarm does not sound if you are performing a data communications
operation when the alarm time is reached.
• The alarm may fail to sound if battery power is too low.
Note
If the message “SECRET DATA!” appears on the display, it means that an alarm
time set in the secret memory area (see page 60) was reached.
ESC to return to the
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Inputting Letters, Numbers and Symbols
Inputting Letters, Numbers and Symbols
The following describes the basic input operations for the SF Unit. Note that
you can use the following operations to input data only in the Telephone
Directory, the Memo Mode, the Schedule Keeper, the To Do Mode, the Expense
Mode, and the Anniversary Mode.
In all of the following operations, the input or correction is performed at the current
cursor location. To move the cursor around the display, use the K, L, H and
J cursor keys.
Note
Every character and symbol you input is counted as an input character. New-line
(B) symbol is also counted as input characters. The maximum number of input
characters that can be stored for each data item is 384.
To input letters and numbers
Press the key that is marked with the letter or number that you want to input.
To input upper-case and lower-case letters
Press CAPS to switch the keyboard between upper-case and lower-case letters.
The indicator “CAPS’’ on the display shows that the keyboard is shift-locked
for upper-case letters.
• The upper-case/lower-case setting you make with
until you change it, even when you switch the SF Unit off.
• A shift-lock operation using
shift the number keys for punctuation symbol input.
CAPS affects the letter keys only. It does not
To shift the keyboard
Press SHIFT to temporarily shift the keyboard. Pressing SHIFT and then the Q,
W, E, R, T, Y, U, I, O or P key inputs the symbol marked above the key. Pressing
SHIFT and then the L key inputs “.com”. The indicator “SHIFT” on the display
shows that the keyboad is shifted.
CAPS remains in effect
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To input accented characters
Press the CODE key and confirm that the “CODE” indicator is on the display.
Next, input the character. The following character accents are available.
• Umlaut (Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, ä, ë, ï, ö, ü) ....................
CODE V
• Acute Accent (Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, á, é, í, ó, ú) .......... CODE Z
• Grave Accent (À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù, à, è, ì, ò, ù) .......... CODE X
• Circumflex (Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û, â, ê, î, ô, û ) .............. CODE C
• Tilde (Ã, Õ, Ñ, ã, õ, ñ) ...................................... CODE B
• Cedilla (Ç,ç) ..................................................... CODE N
• Eszett (ß) .......................................................... CODE M
To input other symbols
1. Press SYMBOL to display a menu of numbered symbols.
• There are a total of 8 symbol menu screens.
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• To clear the symbol menu from the display without inputting a symbol, press
ESC.
2. Use K and L to scroll through the symbol menu screens until the one
that contains the symbol you want appears on the display.
3. Press the number key (
symbol you want to input. The symbol is input at the current cursor position
and the symbol menu is cleared from the display.
1 thru 8) that matches the number to the left of the
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To input the date stamp
To input the date, press SHIFT and then press CODE.
The date stamp can be used during text data input.
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