Radio Shack EC-3031 User Manual

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Cat. No. 65-754
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before
using this equipment.
EC-3031
Handheld Printing
Calculator
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack EC-3031 Handheld Printing Calculator is a full-featured cal­culator designed for accuracy and ease of use. The EC-3031 can perform many different t ypes of c alculat ions, i ncludi ng percentage add-ons, discounts, and much more. The print function produces a permanent record of each entry and calculation result for later reference. With its small size, the EC-3031 fits easily into a briefcase or travel bag for people on the go.
Its features include:
Percentage Calculations
— make de­termining percentages and taxes sim­ple.
Four-Key Memory
— lets you save subtotals, then add to, subtract from, and recall them for additional calcula­tions.
Round-Off Key
— lets you set the cal­culator to round up or down at two deci­mal places, or us e a ful l f loating decimal point.
©
1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack is a trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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Paper Feed Key
— lets you quickly ad­vance the print paper without affecting calculations.
Non-Add Print Key
— lets you print dates, code numbers, or other refer­ence numbers without affecting the cal­culations. You can also print out only the calculation results.
Two-Way Paper Feed
— lets you feed paper from an internal compartment or from a convenient fold-out roll holder.
Two Power Sources
— let you power your calculator from four AA batteries or standard AC power (with a n opti onal AC adapter).
Automatic Power Off
— conserves battery power by turning off the calcula­tor about 6 minutes after the last entry.
Before you begin using your new EC­3031, we recommend you completely read through this manual and familiar­ize yourself with the calculator’s many functions and features.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in residential areas. However, your calculator might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To elimi­nate interference, try one or more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the calculator and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the calculator and the radio or TV.
FCC Rules
. These limits
Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists.
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CONTENTS
Preparation ...................................... 6
Choosing a Power Source ............. 6
Installing Batteries .................... 6
Using AC Power ........................ 9
Installing the Paper Roll .............. 12
Operation ....................................... 16
Turning the EC-3031 On/Off ........ 16
Printing ........................................ 17
Printing a Displayed Value ...... 18
Rounding ..................................... 19
Correcting Entry Errors ............... 21
Correcting Calculation Errors ...... 22
Estimating Calculation Results .... 22
Calculation Examples .................. 23
Basic Calculations .................. 23
Constant Calculations ............. 24
Memory Calculations .............. 26
Percentage Calculations ......... 28
Markup Calculations ............... 30
Care ................................................ 31
Replacing the Ink Roller .............. 32
Resetting the Calculator .............. 34
Specifications ................................ 35
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PREPARATION
CHOOSING A POWER SOURCE
You can power your calculator from:
• Four AA batteries (not supplied)
• Standard AC power, using an AC adapter (not supplied)
If you plan to use the print function fre­quently, we suggest you use an AC adapter.
Installing Batteries
You can power your calculator from four AA batteries. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552. You ca n also us e recha rgeab le nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-
125) with a battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).
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1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it.
2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and type.
• Never mix fresh and old batter-
ies, alkaline and nickel-cad­mium batteries, or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
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3. Replace the cover.
4. Press press
to turn power on, then
AC
with a straightened
RESET
paper clip to clear the calculator.
Replace th e batter ies wh en the pr inting speed slows or the display dims.
Cautions:
• If you do not plan to use the calcu­lator for a month or more, or you plan to use only an AC adapter, remove and store the batteries.
• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
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• Never heat, disassemble, or throw batteries into a fire.
• Nev er le ave dead, old , or w e ak bat­teries in the calculator. They can leak chemicals that corrode or damage electronic circuits.
Important:
This calculator is capable of using rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’ useful life, they must be recycled or dis­posed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste man­agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be avail­able are: municipal curb-side collec­tion, drop-off boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and a mail­back program.
Using AC Powe r
You can power the calculato r from sta n­dard AC power, using an AC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1664 (not sup­plied).
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Cautions:
• You must use an AC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its plug must correctly fit the calcula­tor’s jack. The recommended adapter meets thes e s pe cif ic atio ns. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the calculator or the adapter.
• When you finish using the AC adapter, disconnect it from the AC outlet first, then unplug it from the calculator.
• Be sure to turn off the calculator before you connect or disconnect the AC adapter.
Follow these steps to use AC power.
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1. Attach the 5.5 mm outer diameter/
2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the adapter cord, matching TIP on the plug’s side with –NEG on the cord.
2. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V.
3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the calculator’s jack.
Battery power automatically
Note:
disconnects when you connect an AC adapter to the calculator.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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INSTALLING THE PAPER ROLL
If the paper roll does not fit inside
Note:
the paper roll compartment, you can use the external roll holder until the roll is small enough to fit inside the com­partment (about one-inch diameter ).
1. Press
2. Slide open the paper roll compart­ment cover and lift it off.
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to turn on the calculator.
AC
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3. Cut across the paper to form a straight end.
4. Insert the paper.
• Insert the end of the paper into
the slot inside the c om partment.
• To use the external roll holder,
insert the end of the paper into the rear slot from the bottom of the calculator. Then insert the end of the paper into the slot inside the compartment.
Be sure the paper feeds from underneath the paper roll.
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5. Press
to advance the paper.
FEED
6. Install the paper roll.
• Place the paper roll inside the paper roll compartment.
• To use the external paper roll holder, raise the holder and slip the paper roll onto it.
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7. Replace the cover, threading the paper through the slot.
Replace the paper roll when you see a red strip on one edge of the paper. Use a standard 21/4-inch paper roll, such as Cat. No. 65-710 or 65-715.
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OPERATION
TURNING THE EC-3031 ON/OFF
Press AC to turn on the EC-3031. Press
to turn it off.
OFF
To save power, the EC-3031 automati­cally turns off if you do not use it for about 6 minutes. Press back on.
All previous entries are cleared
Note:
when the calculator turns off.
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to turn it
AC
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PRINTING
The EC-3031 can print and display all calculator entries and results, or simply display entries and results without print­ing them. You can also print a date, a reference or code number, and so on, without affecting the calculations in progress.
The calculator’s input buffer
Note:
holds up to 7 key operations, so you can enter calculations even while the calculator is printing.
To print, press the display, and the calculator prints and displays all your calculator entries and results.
. PRT appears on
PRT
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To simply display entries and results without printing them, press
PRT
again.
PRT disappears from the display and
the calculator displays your entries and results, but does not print them.
Printing a Displayed Value
To print a displayed value even when the print function is turned off, pres s If the display is showing a calculation result, the EC-3031 prints that number right-justified.
P/#
.
If the displ ay is sho wing yo ur entry , the EC-3031 prints those numbers left­justified, with a
# to the left.
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ROUNDING
The decimal appears on the display. Each time you press es from
Select F to display a floating decimal point. The calculator uses the full 10­digit display to sh ow your calculation re­sults.
Select sults to two decimal places. If the third number to the right of the decimal is 5 or greater, the final calculation rounds up. If the third numbe r to the right of the dec­imal is 4 or les s, the calc ulation r ounds
key determines where the
RND
, the display chang-
RND
F to 5/4 to CUT.
5/4 to round fi nal calculation re-
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down. The entries and intermediate results appear with floating decimal points.
Select CUT to limit final calculation re- sults to two decimal places with no rounding. Th e entries and intermed iate results appear with floating decimal points.
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CORRECTING ENTRY ERRORS
If you enter an incorrect value, press once. Then e nter th e correct value and proceed with your calculation.
If you press an incorrect func tion ke y (+, –, ×, ÷), simply press the correct key and continue.
C
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CORRECTING CALCULATION ERRORS
E (error) appears at the upper left of the
display when:
• A calculation res ult exce eds 10 di g­its (this is an overflow error see “Estimating Calculation Results”).
• A memory calculation exceeds 10 digits (the m emory contents remain unchanged).
• You try to divide by 0.
If
E appears, press
ror.
to clear the er-
AC
ESTIMATING CALCULATION RESULTS
If you perform an operation that results in an overflow error, you can estimate the approximate value (to 10 significant digits) by following this procedure.
1. Count the number of digits dis­played to the left of the decimal point.
2. Remove the decimal point.
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3. Add to the right of the number as many zeros as there were digits to the left of the decimal point.
For example, the displayed value E1.014206404 is estimated to equal 10,142,064,040 (one zero added).
4. Press
to clear the error.
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CALCULATION EXAMPLES
Basic Calculations
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Constant Calculations
Press the func tion key (÷, ×, –, +) twice to make the following value a constant.
K appears on the display when
A
Note:
you use a constant.
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Memory Calculations
The memory calculati on featu re lets yo u easily do multi-step calculations. Use the following keys for memory calcula­tions.
To store a value in memory, first press
then MC to clear the memory. Then
AC
enter the number or calculation and press M+.
To add a value to the current memory value, enter the number or calculation you want to add then p r es s culator totals the curre nt c alcul ation and adds that value to memory.
. The cal-
M+
To subtract a value from the current memory value, enter the number or cal­culation you want to subtract, then press
. The calculator totals the cur-
M
rent calculation and subtracts that value from memory.
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To recall the value from memory, press
.
MR
M appears on the display
An
Note:
when the memory function is used.
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Percentage Calculations
12% of 1500
What percentage of 880 is 660?
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15% add-on to 2500
25% decrease of 3500
If you made $80 last week and $100 this week, what is the percent increase?
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Markup Calculations
What will the selling price and profit be when the purchasing price of an item is $480 and the gross profit margin is 25%?
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CARE
Your RadioShack EC-3031 Handheld Printing Calculator is an example of su­perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the calculator so you can enjoy it for years.
• Keep the calculator dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq­uids can contain minerals that cor­rode the electronic circuits.
• Handle the calculator gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit board and case, and can cause the calculator to work improperly.
• Keep the calculator away from dust and dirt, which can cause prema­ture wear of parts.
• Wipe the calculator with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter­gents to clean the calculator.
• Use and store the calculator only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can short­en the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
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Modifying or tampering with the calcula­tor’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty an d void your FCC auth oriza­tion to operate it. I f y our cal cu lat or i s n ot performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
REPLACING THE INK ROLLER
The printer uses a disposable ink roller cartridge. When the print gets too light, replace the ink roller cartridge. You can order replacement ink cartridges from your local RadioShack store.
Caution:
er by adding a solvent or liquid ink to it. This could damage the printer.
1. Slide open the paper roll compart-
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Never try to reuse the ink roll-
ment cover and lift it off.
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2. Raise the paper roll holder, if nec­essar y.
3. Remove the ink roller by lifting it where you see PULL UP.
4. Install the new ink roller car tridge.
5. Lower the paper roll holder, if nec­essar y.
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6. Replace the cover.
RESETTING THE CALCULATOR
If your EC-3031 locks up, you reset it, as shown in “Installing Batteries” on Page 6.
The reset procedure clears all
Note:
calculations and memory values. If your EC-3031 still does not work
properly, replace the batteries and press
34
RESET
again.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Ambient Temperature Range: 32–104°F
(0–40°C)
Battery Life .............. About 4,000 lines
of printing
Power ................. 4 AA batteries (1.5 V)
Optional AC Adapter
(Cat. No. 273–1664)
Dimensions (HWD including roll holder):
Weight (including batteries) ......... 12 oz
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Sp ec ifi cat ion s a r e su b­ject to change and imp r ov ement without notice.
9
/16 × 37/8 × 79/16 Inches
(39 × 98 × 192 mm)
(.34 kg)
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by Ra dioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under norma l use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioS hack compa ny-owned st ore s and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and deal­ers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRIT­TEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DI­RECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUD­ING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RE­SULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF Ra­dioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI­BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in­cidental or consequenti al damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
continued
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continued
( In the event of a product defect durin g th e warrant y period, take the product and th e RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Ra­dioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b ) replace the product wi th one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purc hase price. All replaced pa rts and products, and prod­ucts on which a r efund is made, becom e the pr op­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the pe rformance of warranty service. Repair ed or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for re­pair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) dam ag e or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, ac­cident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or main­tenance, alteration, lightnin g or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioS hack Authorized Ser­vice Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or bat­teries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance cos ts; or (f) costs of produc t removal, installation, set-up ser vice adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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)
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We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
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of Tandy Corporation
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