Radio Shack EL-6996 User Manual

PERSONAL ORGANIZER

Owner’s Manual

CONTENTS

Part Names and Key Assignments ..................................................... 1

Using the Organizer for the First Time ............................................... 2

Auto Power Off Function .............................................................. 3

Backlight ....................................................................................... 3

Adjusting the LCD Contrast ......................................................... 3

Turning the key sound On and Off .............................................. 3

Memory Check ............................................................................. 3

Display Symbols ..................................................................................4

Entering Characters ............................................................................ 5

Built-in Calendar and Clock ................................................................ 6

Clock Mode .......................................................................................... 6

Alarm ................................................................................................... 8

Telephone Mode .................................................................................. 9

Calendar Mode .................................................................................. 11

Schedule Mode ................................................................................. 12

Anniversary Mode ............................................................................. 14

MODEL

EL-6996

To Do Mode ....................................................................................... 15

Memo Mode ....................................................................................... 17

Expense Mode ................................................................................... 18

Editing Listings .................................................................................. 20

Deleting Listings ................................................................................ 20

Word Translator Mode ....................................................................... 21

Calculator Mode ................................................................................ 22

Conversion Mode .............................................................................. 23

Secret Function ................................................................................. 25

Game Mode ....................................................................................... 26

Managing the Organizer’s Memory ................................................... 28

Using the Included PC Software .......................................................28

Battery Replacement ......................................................................... 31

Specifications .................................................................................... 32

Appendix ............................................................................................ 34

NOTICE

• RadioShack Corporation strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important data. Data may be lost or altered
in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, RadioShack Corporation assumes no responsibility for data
lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery life
has expired, or any other cause.

• RadioShack Corporation assumes no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of
this product and any of its functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.

• The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice.

CAUTIONS

• Do not carry the Organizer in the back pocket of slacks or trousers.

• Do not drop the Organizer or apply excessive force to it.

• Do not subject the Organizer to extreme temperatures.

• Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids can splash onto it. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam,

perspiration, etc. will also cause malfunction.

• Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.

• Use only a RadioShack Corporation approved service facility.

NOTES

• All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufactures.

Part Names

Display

Clear/Clear Entry key
Power ON/OFF key

Cursor navigation keys

Mode keys

Option port (3-pin option jack)

Key Assignments

ENTER

: ENTER key

EDIT

: EDIT key

DEL

: DELETE key

BS

: BACK SPACE key

INS

: INSERT key

SMBL

: SYMBOL key

TRANSLATOR GAME

MENU

ALARM

SECRET

TEL

SCHEDULE

MEMO/ANN

DST AM/PM

TO DO/EXPENSE

$

CM

12

2nd

CLOCK

CALC/CONV

RM

M– M

%

24+/

,

–

: 2nd Function key

Search keys

+

:

RESET

RESET switch

Activate the second function specifically assigned to the next key pressed.
Also functions for special characters assigned to the number keys.

CAPS

: CAPS key
Functions as CAPS LOCK. It is used to select capital (uppercase) or small
(lowercase) letters.

In this manual the keys are represented by symbols, for example:

&

→&

7

: Indicates the “&” key.

→7

: Indicates the numeric “7” key.

1

Using the Organizer for the First Time

Be sure to perform the following operations before using the Organizer
for the first time.

1. Pull out the battery insulation sheets
from the battery compartment on
the back of the unit.

The Organizer starts operation.

(The battery insulation sheets were
inserted at the factory to prevent battery wear.)

2. Open the cover and press the RESET switch.

A message, “RESET?” is displayed.

3. Press

The message will appear as “RESET!”.
The Organizer is now initialized. Proceed to set the date and time of
the clock (see page 6).

Note:

• Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen or similar object.
Do not use an object with a breakable or sharp tip.

If a malfunction occurs under abnormal conditions

If the Organizer is subjected to strong extraneous electrical noise or
shock during use, on rare occasions, all the functions will not work
properly and data may be displayed incorrectly. In such cases, follow
the procedures as shown below.

1. Press the RESET switch.

2. When a message, "RESET?" is displayed, press any key EXCEPT

FOR

If the first procedure doesn't work, follow the next procedure to
initialize the Organizer's memory. In this case, all the stored data
will be deleted.

1. Press the RESET switch.

2. When a message, "RESET?" is displayed, press

f

, then

f or

x

x

.

.

f

, then

x

.

2

Auto Power Off Function

When none of the keys has been pressed for approximately 7
minutes, the Organizer automatically turns the power off to save the
operating battery.

Backlight

The Backlight allows you to view the display and use the Organizer
even in low-light conditions. Pressing

z

the display for as long as you continue to use the Organizer; if no
key activities are detected within the specified interval, it will be
turned off automatically.

• To turn the Backlight off, press

z

• The Backlight may remain on for less than the preset interval or it
may not function if the battery level is low.

• The Backlight does not function in the PC Link mode.

Do not use the Backlight unnecessarily.

• Since the Backlight drains power from the backlight battery,
excessive use of the Backlight will significantly reduce the life of
your battery.

Setting up the Backlight

• The Backlight can be set to turn off at a specified interval.

1. Press

press

f
x

, select "BL TIME SET" by using k or m, and

.

MENU

2. By using k or m, select a desired interval (10, 20, or 30

x

seconds) and press

.

once illuminates

again.

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

f

MENU

, select "LCD CONTRAST" by using k or m,

x

.

x

.

1. Press
and press

2. Press k or m to darken/lighten the display (within 1 through 8).

3. When done, press

Turning the key sound On and Off

f
x

MENU

, select "KEY TONE" by using k or m, and

.

x

.

1. Press
press

2. Select the key sound function on/off by using k or m.

3. When done, press

Memory Check

f

MENU

, select "MEMORY CHECK" by using k or m,

x

.

Press
and press

The memory check display will appear and indicate the remaining
memory space.

The previous screen will appear after 2 seconds.

3

Display Symbols

Display Symbols

Hourly Alarm: The Hourly Alarm is ON and will sound every
hour.

Schedule sign: Appears when the Home clock time reaches a
Reminder time or a Start time of a schedule listing.
Disappears when the time reaches the End time of the listing.

Anniversary sign: Appears when a special day will arrive
within days as set in Anniversary Reminder.

>

UP sign: More information exists above the current display.

k

(Press

<

DOWN sign: More information exists below the current
display. (Press

C

CAPS LOCK sign: Capital (uppercase) letters will be entered.
To enter small (lowercase) letters, press
“CAPS” off.

b

Beep sound: Key touch sound (beep) is ON.

E

EDIT mode: The listing on the display can be edited.

.)

m

.)

$

to turn

2

2nd function: Indicates that f has been pressed.
You can enter characters or activate functions in red color
above some keys.

Daily Alarm: The Daily Alarm is ON and is set to go off at the
specified time every day.

B

Low Battery sign: Indicates that the battery level is extremely
low. (Replace the operating battery with a new one immedi­ately.)

Secret sign: Secret function is in effect.
(Listings cannot be recalled without a password.)

• The display examples in this manual show only the symbols required
for each explanation.

4

Entering Characters

Moving the Cursor

Move the cursor by pressing j, l, k, or m .

Entering Characters

1. Entering letters and numbers

The initial setting for entering letters is small (lowercase) letters. To
enter capital (uppercase) letters, turn “CAPS” on by pressing
To enter numbers, press each numeric key.

2. Entering graphic symbols and special characters

Key map for special characters

Key Display Key Display Key Display

f 0
f 3
f 6
f 9

)
#
^

(

f 1
f 4
f 7
f ,

$
&

!

’

f 2
f 5
f 8
f

$

@

Other characters

Press

s

to display the symbol entry mode, allowing a total of

32 symbols and characters to be selected. To select the desired

s

symbol/special character, press
times at the position where you would like to insert it.

Characters assigned to

.

Making Corrections

s

the appropriate number of

:

1. Inserting or Overwriting characters

Press i, once or twice, to insert or overwrite characters.

2. Deleting characters

c

can be used for deletion of data in Calculator mode and Rate

/

:

figure in Conversion mode.

d

and b can be used for deletion of characters.

d

can also be used to delete listings.

5

Built-in Calendar and Clock

Precautions

• Calendar, Schedule, Expense, and Clock modes allow you to
enter the desired date and time between Jan. 1, 1950 and Dec.
31, 2150.

• If an attempt is made to store an invalid time or date, you will not
be able to move the cursor to date entering, or store the time and

x

date by pressing

x

again.

• The Organizer has 43 cities according to the time zones
(see page 31).

h

Clock Mode

The Organizer has both Home Clock and World Clock modes. The
display switches between Home and World clock each time
is pressed.

<

HOM
NEWYORK
1

–1–

2004THU

. Enter the correct value and press

E

>

LON
1–1

<

WORLD
ON

D

2004

–

>

h

T

HU

Setting the Home Clock

1. If the display is in other mode or World Clock mode, press
to enter the Home Clock mode.

Note:

• During the period of the Daylight Saving Time (summer time), set the

DST ON beforehand as described on page 7, "Setting Daylight
Saving Time ON/OFF".

2. Press

e

.

The Organizer will enter the clock setting mode.

3. Select your Home city using

<

or >.

City names can be edited, if
necessary.

<

NEWYORK

01

–01–

12:05:35

4. Press

m

to move the cursor to the

Month position.

5. Enter the appropriate month.

Enter the day and then year in the
same way.

m

6. Press

7. Enter the appropriate hour.

to move the cursor to

the Hour position.

<

WYO

NE

01

–01–

12:05:35

<

WYO

NE

01

–24–

HOM

2004

HOM

RK
200

HOM

RK
200

h

E

>

E

>

4

E

>

4

A

A

T

T

T

HU

M

HU

M

HU

12:00:00

Home Clock Mode

6

A

M

World Clock Mode

5:00:00

A

M

12:05:35

8. Enter the minutes and seconds in the same manner.

(

9. Select AM or PM using

.

A

M

10

.Press

x

to set the Clock.

The clock starts from exactly the
set time.

Selecting the date format (Default: Month-Day-Year)

1. Press
press

2. Select the desired date format by using

Mode Month-Day-Year Year-Month-Day Day-Month-Year

Jan 24,2004

Note:

• The selected date format affects each mode in the Organizer.

Selecting the 12- or 24-hour time system (Default: 12 hour)

1. Press
hour or 24 hour system.

12 hour 24 hour

MENU

f

, select "DATE FORMAT" by using k or m, and

x

.

k

(MM-DD-YYYY) (YYYY-MM-DD) (DD-MM-YYYY)
01-24-2004 2004-01-24 24-01-2004

Z the appropriate number of times to select the 12

<

HOM

E

>

NEWYORK
1

–24–

2004

SAT

NEWYORK
1

<

HOM

E

>

NEWYORK

1

–24–

2004

10:16:15

or m, and press

<

HOM

E

>

–24–

2004 SAT

SAT

A

M

x

Setting Daylight Saving Time (DST: Summer time) ON/OFF

1. Press C once to switch the
DST setting. When the DST is

” appears.

ON, “

Changing the World Clock city to the Home Clock city

.

You can change the home city for a city in another time zone without
adjusting the stored correct time.

1. Press

h

once or twice to display the World clock.

2. To set the new home city, select the desired city by using

>

.

e

3. Press
clocks.

• The previous home city is now set as the world city.

4. Press

• The selected city in step 2 is now set as the home city.

to change the cities between the Home and the World

h

to check the home city.

<

HOM

NEWYORK

8

–12–

200 THU

9:43:21

E

>

4

<

A

M

or

3:23:17

In the 12-hour system, 12:00 AM represents midnight while 12:00 PM
indicates noon.

P

M

15:23:17

7

Alarm

The Organizer has 3 kinds of alarm:

1. Daily Alarm..........Sounds every day at the specified time (for

approx. 1 minute), when "
Up to 3 alarms can be set separately (Alarm1,

Alarm2, and Alarm3).

2. Hourly Alarm........Sounds every hour precisely (every time minutes

reach "00"), when "

3. Schedule Alarm... Sounds at the specified times of schedule listings
(see page 12).

Press any key to stop the Alarm sounding.

" is displayed.

" is displayed.

Setting the Daily Alarm time

Set up the Daily Alarm to go off at a specified time.

1. Press

The Alarm display will appear.

2. Press

3. Press

Turning the Daily and Hourly Alarms ON/OFF

The Daily and Hourly Alarms can sound when the respective
symbols ("

1. Press

Clock mode.
The Alarm display will appear.

2. Press

combination of symbols switches.

Note:

• Alarms will sound even when the Organizer is turned off.

" and " ") are displayed.

f A

in the Home

<

ALARM1

––:––

f

Z appropriate times. Each time you press f Z, the

>

4. Press

5. Enter the desired time.

6. Press

Note:

• You can turn the respective alarms (Alarms 1 to 3) ON/OFF. Display

f A

<

the Alarm1, Alarm2, or Alarm3.

in the Home Clock mode.

or > to select

<

ALARM3

>

––:––

(Alarm3 is OFF)

j

or l to turn on the Alarm.

(The display differs between the
12 hour and 24 hour systems.)

e

to specify the time.

x

.

the desired Alarm following the above steps 1 and 2, then press
or l to display the time (ON) or to hide the time (OFF). When turned
off, the Alarm will not sound even when the "

<

ALARM3

:

12 00 A

(Alarm3 is ON)

" is displayed.

>

M

j

8

v

Telephone Mode

There are three telephone listing categories: Unfiled, Personal, and
Business. Each listing can be simply classified for easy access to
the data.

v

Press

x

, select the desired category by using k or m, and press

.

<

UNF I L

ED

>

SEARCHNAME?

<

BUS I NESS

>

<

PERSONAL

SEARCHNAME?

>

Each entry has the following 14 fields.

SEARCHNAME?

Maximum number of

Field Name alphanumeric characters
1 Last name: 48
2 First name: 48
3 Company: 96
4 Home#: 48
5 Office#: 48
6 Fax#: 48
7 Mobile#: 48
8 E-mail: 48
9 Address: 96

10 City: 48
11 State: 48
12 Zip code: 48
13 Country: 48
14 Note: 96

9

Entry

<Example>

v

1. Press
then press

The Business search display will
appear.

2. Press

The display will change to the
record input mode.

3. Enter the Last name.

For example, “Smith”.

4. Press

5. Press
International Co.”.

, and select “BUSINESS”,

x

.

e

.

m

, then enter the First name. For example, “John”.

m

to move the cursor to the Company field and enter “ABC

<

BUS I NESS

>

SEARCHNAME?

<

BUS I NESS

>

LAST NAME:0
FIRST NA
COM

PANY

:

M

E

:

6. Press m to move the cursor to the Home # field.

7. Enter “585-4280”.

8. Press

m

to move the cursor to the Office # field and enter “619-542-

7320”.

9. Enter each field in the same manner.

10.

At the Note field, press

The Business search display will appear.

x

to store the telephone listing.

10