Sharp ZQ-290 User Manual

ELECTRONIC ORGANIZER

OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

Using the Organizer for the First Time ................................................ 1

Auto Power Off Function .............................................................. 2

Backlight ....................................................................................... 2

Adjusting the LCD Contrast ......................................................... 2

Turning the key sound On and Off ............................................... 2

Memory Check ............................................................................. 2

Display Symbols and Part Names ...................................................... 3

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MODEL

ZQ-290

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

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

Battery Replacement ......................................................................... 28

Specifications .................................................................................... 29

Appendices ........................................................................................ 31

35

NOTICE

• SHARP 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, SHARP 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.

• SHARP 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 SHARP approved service facility.

NOTES

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

36

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. Press the RESET switch.

A message, “RESET?” is displayed.

RESET

3. Tap

To tap the touch keys, use the touch pen (included in the package).

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 using the stylus 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, tap

x

f

, then

f or

.

x

x

.

.

f

, then press

1

Auto Power Off Function

When none of the keys has been pressed or tapped 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
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

• 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.

x

!

.

x

h

1. Tap

m

, and press

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

z

z

, select "BL TIME SET" by using k or

.

once illuminates

again.

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

1. Tap

h

k

or m, and press

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

3. When done, press

!

, select "LCD CONTRAST" by using

x

.

x

.

Turning the key sound On and Off

x

x

!

, select "KEY TONE" by using k or

.

.

1. Tap

h

m

, and press

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

3. When done, press

Memory Check

Tap

h

or m, and press

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

The previous screen will appear after 2 seconds.

!

x

, select "MEMORY CHECK" by using

.

k

2

Display Symbols and Part Names

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, tap
off.

b

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

E

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

.)

m

.)

$

to turn “CAPS”

2

2nd function: Indicates that f has been activated.

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.

3

Part Names Key Assignments

Stylus

Option port

Display

RESET switch
(on the back of the unit)

Touch Keyboard section

Mode keys

ENTER key

Backlight key
Cursor keys

Search keys

Power ON/OFF key

: 2nd Function key

Activates the second function specifically assigned to the next
key tapped.

; :

E

S

(

): English-Spanish dictionary key

GAME ): Game mode key

(

TEL ): Telephone mode key

(

SCHEDULE/CALENDAR

(

MEMO/ANN ): Memo/Anniversary mode key

(

TO DO/

EXPENSE

(

CLOCK/

ALARM

(

CALC/CONV ): Calculation/Conversion mode key

(

): Schedule/Calendar mode key

): To Do/Expense mode key

): Home Clock/World Clock/Alarm mode key

• In this manual, these Mode keys are represented with icons in parentheses.

4

Entering Characters

Moving the Cursor

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

Making Corrections

1. Inserting or Overwriting characters

2. Deleting characters

Entering Characters

Entering letters and numbers

The initial setting for entering letters is small (lowercase) letters. To
enter capital (uppercase) letters, turn “CAPS” on by tapping

Touch Keyboard

Alphabet entry mode Number entry mode

• Each time f is tapped, the touch keyboard switches between the
Alphabet entry mode and the Number entry mode.
To tap the touch keys, use the stylus (included in the package).

• Tap towards the center of each key.

Other characters

Tap

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, tap
times at the position where you would like to insert it.

Characters assigned to

s

the appropriate number of

:

$

.

Right after the power is turned on, function modes can be browsed
through; every time
sequentially be displayed as below:

Home Clock
Schedule ➠ Memo ➠ ...

Pressing the
order.

Press
from the Loop function.

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

c

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

figure in Conversion mode.

d

can be used for deletion of characters.

d

can also be used to delete listings.

Loop Function

<

key is pressed, the function modes will

➠

World Clock ➠ Personal ➠ Business ➠ Other

>

key will display the above menus in the reversed

x

to select a desired mode; the Organizer will then escape

➠

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).

. Enter the correct value and press

Clock Mode

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

h

NEWYORK

1

is tapped.

<

HOM

–1–

2003WED

E

>

LON
1–1

<

WORLD
ON

D

2003

–

>

W

ED

Setting the Home Clock

1. If the display is in other mode or World Clock mode, tap

h

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. Tap

e

The Organizer will enter the clock setting mode.

3. Select your Home city using

<

or >.

City names can be edited, if
necessary.

m

4. Press

Month position.

5. Enter the appropriate month.

Enter the day and then year in the
same way.

m

6. Press

the Hour position.

7. Enter the appropriate hour.

to enter the Home Clock mode.

.

to move the cursor to the

to move the cursor to

<

HOM

NEWYORK

01

–01–

2003

12:05:35

<

HOM

WYO

–01–

RK
200

NE

01

12:05:35

<

HOM

WYO

–24–

RK
200

NE

01

E

>

W

ED

A

M

E

>

W

ED

3

A

M

E

>

W

ED

3

12:00:00

Home Clock Mode World Clock Mode

6

A

M

5:00:00

A

M

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

(

9. Select AM or PM using

.

12:05:35

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. Tap

!

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

x

.

2. Select the desired date format by using

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

Jan 24,2003

Note:

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

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

1. Tap 12/24 the appropriate number of times to select the 12 hour or
24 hour system.

12 hour 24 hour

(MM-DD-YYYY) (YYYY-MM-DD) (DD-MM-YYYY)
01-24-2003 2003-01-24 24-01-2003

<

HOM

E

>

NEWYORK

1

–24–

2003

FR I

NEWYORK

<

HOM

NEWYORK

1

–24–

2003

10:16:15

k

or m, and press

<

HOM

E

1

–24–

2003 FRI

E

>

>

x

FR I

A

M

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

1. Tap C once to switch the DST

Changing the World Clock city to the Home Clock city

.

A different city in another time zone can be set as the home city at will,
without adjusting the stored correct time.

1. Tap

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

3. Tap

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

4. Tap

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

setting. When the DST is ON, “
appears.

h

>

.

e

to change the cities between the Home and the World

clocks.

h

once or twice to display the World clock.

to check the home city.

”

NEWYORK

8

<

HOM

–12–

200 TUE

9:43:21

E

>

3

<

A

M

or

3:23:17

In the 12-hour system, 12:00 AM: midnight, 12:00 PM: 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. Tap

2. Press

3. Press

Turning the Daily and Hourly Alarms ON/OFF

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

1. Tap

or three times.
The Alarm display will appear.

2. Tap "

of symbols switches.

Note:

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

" and " ") are displayed.

h

once twice,

<

ALARM1

>

––:––

" appropriate times. Each time you tap " ", the combination

4. Tap

5. Enter the desired time.

6. Press

Note:

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

h

The Alarm display will appear.

<

the Alarm1, Alarm2, or Alarm3.

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 "

once, twice, or three times.

or > to select

.

<

ALARM3

>

––:––

(Alarm3 is OFF)

<

ALARM3

12 00 A

(Alarm3 is ON)

" is displayed.

>

:

M

j

8

Telephone Mode

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

v

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

Tap

x

.

<

BUS I NESS

SEARCHNAME?

<

O

THERS

>

>

<

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. Tap

2. Tap

3. Enter the Last name.

4. Press

5. Press

, and select “BUSINESS”,

x

then press

The Business search display will
appear.

e

The display will change to the
record input mode.

For example, “Smith”.

m

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

m

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

International Co.”.

.

.

<

BUS I NESS

>

SEARCHNAME?

<

BUS I NESS

>

LAST NAME:0
FIRST NA
COM

PANY

:

M

E

:

m

6. Press

7. Enter “585-4280”.

8. Press

9. Enter each field in the same manner.

10.

to move the cursor to the Home # field.

m

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

7320”.

At the Note field, press

The Business search display will appear.

x

to store the telephone listing.

10

Search

Last Name Alphabetical Search

1. Tap v and select the Category by using k or m key, then press

x

.

The search display will appear.

2. Press < or > to search for the target listing in alphabetical
order.

Last Name Direct Search

1. Tap v and select the Category
(Business, in this example) by

k

or m key, then press

using

x

.

The search display will appear.

2. Enter some of the last name letters in order.

Up to 10 letters can be entered.

3. Press

x

to search for the target listing.

If there is no data matched, “NOT FOUND!” will appear, and then
the screen will return to the initial display.

See also

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

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

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

<

BUS I NESS

>

SEARCHNAME?

s

m

is

Calendar Mode

Navigating the Monthly Calendar Display

CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

1. Tap

The monthly calendar of the current month will appear.
The current day will be flashing.
Navigate the calendar using the following keys:

< >
j

: Go to previous day

l

: Go to next day

k

: Go to the previous week

m

: Go to the next week

•

j, l, k

displayed.

and m cursors can move only within the month

once or twice to enter the Calendar mode.

: displays the following or previous month.

8–2003

45678910
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24

123

11

Directly go to the target month

1. At the Calendar mode, tap =.

Date input screen will appear.

2. Enter the target date.

3. Press

x

.

The monthly calendar of the target
date will appear.

Note:

• In the Calendar mode, monthly calendars from January 1950
to December 2150 are available.

Confirmation of the Schedule, To Do, and Anniversary
Mode entries

You can see the dates to which you assigned a Schedule, To Do or
Anniversary on the monthly calendar display.

The indication marks are displayed as follows:

<

C

ALENDAR

SEARCHDATE?

–12–

08

2003

>

Schedule Mode

Entry

<Example>

A project meeting will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on
September 11, 2003

CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

1. Tap
twice to enter the Schedule mode.

The Schedule search display will
appear.

The current date will be displayed and the cursor at the first number
flashes.

The first number depends on your Date Format selection. These
examples are in the MM-DD-YYYY format.

e

2. Tap
display will appear. Enter 09 for
month.

3. Enter the target day/year in the
same manner.

4. Press
Start time.

. The Schedule entry

m

, and enter 10:00AM for

once or

<

SCHEDULE

>

SEARCHDATE?

–12–

08

2003

09–12–2003
START:05:54 P
END:05:54 P

M

:

<

YES

:

>

ALAR
REMINDER

09–11–2003
START:10:00 A
END:05:54 P

M

:

<

YES

:

>

ALAR
REMINDER

M
M

M
M

12

5. Press m.

The End time will automatically change to 30 minutes after the Start
time. (However, the End time will remain within the specified day.)

6. Enter 11:00AM for the End time, and press

7. Press

<

or > to select

“Yes” or “No” for Alarm setting, and

m

.

press

If you select “Yes”, the Schedule
Alarm will sound at the time set in
Reminder minutes before the Start time. If you select “No”, Schedule
Alarm will not sound.

Note:

• If you select “No” in step 7, “PLAN”
will appear instead.
Go step 9 to continue.

m

.

START:10:00 A
END:11:00 A

:

ALAR

M

<

YES

>

REMINDER

M

00

:

IN. BEFORE

END:11:00 A

:

ALAR

M

<

N

O

>

:

REMINDER

00

M

–––––

IN. BEFORE

9. Enter the name of the scheduled item into the PLAN field. (Project

10.

Note:

M

• When the Home clock time reaches a Reminder time, the Schedule

M

Search

M

Search today’s schedule

1. Tap

2. Tap

PLAN:0

8. Enter the appropriate time for

m

Reminder and press
Schedule Alarm will sound at the
entered time before the Start time.
You can select any number from
00 to 99.

Note:

• Enter the number in two-digit format.

.

END:11:0S0A

:

ALAR

M

<YE>

REMINDER

M

IN. BEFORE

05

M

:

PLAN:0

meeting).

Up to 96 alphanumeric characters can be entered.

Press

x

to store the schedule listing.

Alarm will sound for approx. 30 seconds even while the power is
turned off. Press any key to stop the Alarm sounding. When
is pressed, the listing can be seen in detail in the Schedule mode.

CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

<

or > to search for
the target schedule listing.
The listings stored in the
Organizer will be displayed in
chronological order.

once or twice to enter the Schedule mode.

8–12–2003
START:12:15 P
END:12:45 P
ALAR

M

RE

M

INDER

:

YES

x

M
M

:

13

Date search

CALENDAR/SCHEDULE

1. Tap

2. Set the desired date.

Select the month, day and year
field, and enter the desired
number.

x

3. Press
target schedule listing of the
specific date.

<

Pressing
display the listings on that day.

See also

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

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

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

once or twice to enter the Schedule mode.

<

SCHEDULE

SEARCHDATE?

–11–

09

to search for the

9–11–2003
START:10:00 A
END:11:00 A

or > can

ALAR

RE

M

INDER

M

2003

:

YES

Anniversary Mode

In Anniversary mode, you can specify the month and day (such as

>

wedding anniversaries and birthdays).

Once data is stored as an anniversary, a flag appears on the date
set in the calendar (see page 12). And when within the specified
period, the anniversary sign will appear.

The maximum number of characters for each description is 96
alphanumeric characters.

M

Entry

M

:

<Example>

“Nancy’s Birthday” is on February 12th.

1. Tap

;

enter the Anniversary mode.

2. Tap e.

The Anniversary entry display will
be displayed and Date will appear.

3. Enter the date, 02 for month and
12 for day.

m

4. Press

Reminder date will be flashing.

once or twice to

.

<

ANN I VERSARY

SEARCHDATE?

08

–

12

DATE:02–12

INDER

BEF

RIPTI

:

O

O

N

RE

M

5DAYS

DES

C

R

>

E

:

14

5. Enter the Reminder date from 0 to 9.

6. Press

m

.

7. Enter “Nancy’s Birthday”.

8. Press

x

to store the anniversary listing.

A

The anniversary sign (
Reminder.

) will not appear until the day is set in

Search

Sequential search

1. Tap

;

2. Press

<

once or twice to enter the Anniversary mode.

or > to search for the listing.

To Do Mode

In the To Do mode, you can store your important To Do items with a
priority index.

Entry

<Example>

You have to visit the HK Exhibition by December 10, 2003.

[

1. Tap

twice to enter the To Do mode.

once or

<

TOD

O

>

SEARCHDATE?

–12–

08

2003

Date search

Enter the date to go to the target date in the above step 2 and then

x

press

See also

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

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

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

.

2. Tap

3. Enter 12 into the month field and enter 10 and 2003 respectively.

4. Press

e

.

The To Do entry display will
appear.

08–12–2003

PR IORITY

<

PENDIN

G

DESCRIPTION

m

and select the Priority number from 1 (High) to 9 (Low)

<

using

or > (or enter the number), then press m.

>

:

>

<

1

:

15

m

5. Press

6. In the description field, enter what you have to do by the target day.

7. Press

to let the status as "PENDING".

Enter “Visit HK Exhibition”.

Up to 96 alphanumeric characters can be entered.

x

to store the To Do listing.

Search

Sequential search

1. Tap

[

2. Press

<

The To Do listings are stored in order of their date, pending/done
status, and priorities.

once or twice to enter the To Do mode.

or > to search for the target To Do listing.

Date search

1. Tap

[

2. Select the month, day or year
field, and enter the desired date.

3. Press

x

date.

DONE Completed Items

1. Tap

[

<

2. Press

3. Tap

e m m

4. Press

<

once or twice to enter the To Do mode.

<

SEARCHDATE?

–10–

12

to search for the target To Do listing of the specific

once or twice to enter the To Do mode.

or > to select the To Do items.

to enter the status field.

or > to select "DONE", then press

See also

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

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

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

TOD

2003

x

O

>

.

16

Memo Mode

You can store memos using the Memo mode. Up to 96 alphanu­meric characters can be entered per one listing.

Entry

<Example>

Enter your passport number: 12AB34567

1. Tap

;

enter the Memo mode.

once or twice to

<

SEARCH

MEM

?

O

>

F

2. Tap

e

and enter as follows.

Passport No. 12AB34567

MEM

<

MEM

O

:

O

PaAsspo5rt

>

No . 12 B34 67A

3. Press

x

to store the memo listing.

Search

Sequential Search

1. Tap

;

The Memo mode search display will appear.

2. Press < or > to search for the listing.

Direct Search

1. Tap

;

The search display will appear.

2. Enter the first letter(s) of the

desired memo (ex. “pass”).
Up to 10 letters can be entered.

x

3. Press

target listing.

See also

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

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

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

once or twice to enter the Memo mode.

once or twice to enter the Memo mode.

Pas po r t
2AB34

1

to search for the

s

No .

567

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Expense Mode

The Expense record function is an easy-to-use method of tracking
personal and business expense information. The Expense Report
allows you to see the total expenses for a single day or for a certain
period.

1 Expense: Item-by-item expense entry and view mode
2 Report: Display the total expenses for a single day or

a certain period

3 Category: Assign a new category name (up to 7

characters for each)

Entry

<Example>

The date is August 18, 2003.
You bought flight tickets for a
business trip costing $1200.

[

1. Tap
twice to enter the Expense mode.

k

2. Press

3. Tap

or m to select "EXPENSE", then press

The Expense search display will
appear.

e

.

The Expense record entry display
will appear. The current date will
be displayed.

once or

<

EPENS

EPENS

X
REP
CAT

X

T

O

R
GORYE

x

E

E

.

08–18–2003

<

M

:

ea l s

:

C

ATEGORY

AMO

UNT

>

>

0.

The first number depends on your Date Format selection. These
examples are in the MM-DD-YYYY format.

4. Enter the date, if necessary.

5. Press

m

.

6. Select the expense category using

There are 8 preset categories to select.

Meals

➠

Hotel ➠ Car ➠ Phone ➠ Fares

(Enter’t ) Entertainment ➠ Tips ➠ (Misc) Miscellaneous ➠...

7. Press

m

, and enter 1200.

Up to 12 digits can be entered.

8. Press m.

9. Select the payment using
or >.

There are 4 preset payment
systems to select.

Cash

➠

Check ➠ Card ➠ Others ➠...

<

<

or >.

➠

A

MOUNT

PAYMEN

<

Fare12s

:

:

T

CHEC

<

00

K

>

.

>

18

10.

Press m, and select “YES” or

<

“NO” using
“RECEIPT” field.

or > in the

AMO

PAY

RECEIPT

11.

Press m, and enter “Flight ticket” in the “MEMO” field.

12.

Press

x

to store the data.

Recall

Sequential Search

1. Tap

[

k

2. Press
The Expense search display will appear.

3. Press

Date Search

1. Tap

2. Press

3. Enter the date you wish to search.

4. Press

or m to select "EXPENSE", then press

<

record.

[

k

or m to select "EXPENSE", then press

The Expense search display will appear.

x

Scroll the page using

once or twice to enter the Expense mode.

to view the next record, > to view the previous

once or twice to enter the Expense mode.

.

k

or m.

UNT

M

ENT

x

x

<

:

:

C

:

1200 .

HECK

<

YES

.

.

>

Summary Report

1. Tap

[

twice to enter the Expense mode.

>

k

2. Press

3. Enter the first date from you wish

4. Press

5. Enter the last date at you wish to summarize the expense. (August

6. Press

or m to select "RE-

PORT", then press

to summarize the expense. (July
10, 2003)

m

to move the cursor to the last date.

10, 2003)

x

Total amount report during the
period will be displayed.

Scroll the page using

once or

x

.

.

<

EPENS

X

EPENS

X

O

R

REP
CAT

GORYE

<

EXPENSE

––

REPORT

:

F

M

08

:

T

O

08

TOTAL

E

T

–18–
–18–

E

2003
2003

443 ..5

M

ea l s

k

or m.

H

ot

el

>

>

––

53 5

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Edit the Category

You can change the category name for your convenience.

1. Tap

[

2. Press

k

or m to select

"CATEGORY", then press

The edit category display will
appear.

3. Select the category you wish to
change using

4. Tap

e

.

5. Delete the preset category name using

6. Enter the new category name. (e.g. Books)
Up to 7 characters can be entered for the category name.

7. Press

x

8. Press

x

All the revisions are stored.

Note:

• Entries previously stored under the former category will appear

under the new category after the revisions are made.

See also

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

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

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

once or twice to enter the Expense mode.

x

ED I T CATEGO

.

M

ea l s
Hotel
Ca r

Phone

k

or m.

d

.

. Repeat the steps 3 to 7, if necessary.

.

RY

Editing Listings

Edit

1. Recall a listing in the desired mode.

2. Tap

e

.

The display will change to the edit mode.

3. Edit the data.

j l k m
d
i: changes between the INSERT mode and the OVERWRITE mode

4. Press

: move the cursor to left, right, up or down, respectively

: can be used to delete characters

x

to store.

Deleting Listings

Delete

1. Recall a listing in the desired mode.

2. Tap

d

.

The confirmation display will appear.

f

• To cancel deleting, tap

3. Press

x

to delete the listing.

.

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Word Translator Mode

This device offers an English-Spanish bi-directional word translator
function.

1. Tap

]

to enter the English

→

Spanish translation mode.

]

Tap
Spanish

2. Enter the desired source word
and press

The matching English or
Spanish word will then be displayed.

• When the small symbol “
To view the remaining letters of long words that cannot be
accommodated on the screen, use

• If there is no matching word, “NOT FOUND!” is displayed. The word
next in alphabetical order will then be displayed.

• Press
word using the keyboard, and press

twice to enter

→

English mode.

x

.

;

” or “:” is turned on, more letters exist.

<

or > to scroll through the word list, or enter a new

English field

<

ENGSPA

E:1

:

S

Spanish field

j

or l to scroll.

x

for another search.

>

Notes:

• Indications are set as follows:
(Am): American English
(Br): British English
(adj): Adjective
(adv): Adverb
(n): Noun
(pron): Pronoun
(v): Verb
(f.): Feminine form
(m.): Masculine form

• Sometimes, two identical words may appear in the word list.

• Enter European characters and spaces correctly. Otherwise, the unit
may not be able to complete the search.

• In the Spanish field, you can enter the following letters. Press
respective letter key repeatedly after tapping

Key Letters Key Letters

Aá à â ä N ñ
Cç O ó ò ô ö
Eé è ê ë U ú ù û ü

Ií ì î ï Y ´y ÿ

• Activate “CAPS” ON to enter capitalized letters.

s

.

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Calculator Mode

The Organizer’s built-in calculator can perform arithmetic calcula­tions in up to 12 digits.

Calculator mode is selected by
tapping

q

the

appropriate number of times.

Each time you press the key, the
display switches as follows:

Calculation mode ➠ Currency Conversion mode
Metric Conversion mode ➠...

Before performing any calculations, tap
display.

• An error occurs if the integer section of the calculation result
exceeds 12 digits, if the memory exceeds 12 digits, or a number
is divided by zero. (“E” is displayed.)

c

Tap

to clear the error message.

<

CALC

➠

c

twice to clear the

ULATOR

>

O.

Example Operation Display

(–24+2) ÷ 4=

34 + 57 = 34 + 57
45 + 57 = 45

68 x 25 = 68 * 25
68 x 40 = 40

10% of 200 200 * 10
Percentage 9 of 369 /
10% mark-up 200 + 10
20% discount 200 - 20

√

25 – 9 25 - 9 =

3

4

1/8 8 /

25 x 5 =
–) 84 ÷ 3 = 84 / 3
+) 68 +17 68 + 17
(Total) =

123456789098 x
145 = 123456789098 * 145
17901234419210 E17.9012344192

Mixed calculation

-

24 + 2 / 4

Constant/repeat calculation
The second figure is a constant value
(+ addition, - subtraction, / division)

=

The first figure is a constant value
(* multiplication)

=

Percentage

36

Root

n

A
4 * =

Unit division

=

Memory function

R

25 * 5

T

(17.9012344192 x 1012 = 17901234419200)

=

=

=

I

I

I
I

O

=

U

Y

U

=

–5.5

91.

102.

1700.

2720.

20.

25.

220.

160.

4.

64.

0.125

M 125.
M 28.
M 85.
M 182.

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Conversion Mode

Each time you tap

Calculation mode
Metric Conversion mode ➠...

Conversion Table

Fahrenheit (°F)

US gallon (gal)
UK gallon (gal)

Note:

• The conversion result may have a slight calculation error as a result
of rounding off the number. Use the result for reference only.

q

➠

Currency Conversion mode

Conversion Pattern

Unit 1 Unit 2

5 currency conversions are available.

Metric Conversion Patterns

inch
yard
mile

feet
ounce (oz)
pound (lb)

, the display switches as follows:

⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔
⇔

centimeter (cm)

meter (m)

kilometer (km)

Celsius (°C)

meter (m)

gram (g)

kilogram (kg)

liter (l US)
liter (l UK)

➠

Currency Conversion Mode

Currency conversion has 5 stages of programmable conversion.
Each stage is capable of 12-digit calculation.

Setting a new currency conversion rate

<Example> Set the following rate: £1 = $1.45

1. Tap
number of times to select the
Currency Conversion mode.

2. Press
the appropriate currency
conversion stage.

3. Tap

The setting mode will appear.
The preset currency names can be renamed here.

4. Rename the left currency if necessary, then press

Note:

• Up to 4 characters can be entered for the name of the currency
unit.

5. Rename the right currency if necessary, then press

q

<

or > to select

e

.

the appropriate

<

C

C

AD U=SD

RATE

URRENCY

l

.

m

.

>

1

.

23

6. Enter the rate; 1.45.
Up to 12 numeric characters can
be entered for the rate.
If you need to clear the rate

c

number, tap

7. Press

x

Currency conversion

Be sure to set the rate before starting a conversion.

➠

<e.g. £

1. Tap

2. Press < or > to select the appropriate currency conversion

3. Enter the amount. (e.g. £50)

4. Press

<e.g. $

5. Enter the amount. (e.g. $120)

6. Press

$>

q

Currency Conversion mode.

stage.

l

.

(£50=approx. $72.5)

➠

£>

j

.

($120=approx. £82.76)

j

or l to change the

Use
conversion direction.

Tap c to clear the calculation
result.

.

to store the setting.

the appropriate number of times to select the

<

C

URRENCY

G

BP USD

=

RATE

<

C

URRENCY

G

BP USD

>

1

.45

>

50 .

27.5

<

C

URRENCY

G

BP USD

2.8 758620

>

201.

8696

Metric Conversion Mode

Convert metric unit

<Example>

1. Tap

2. Tap < or > to select the

3. Enter the amount, “68”.

4. Press

Metric conversion is capable of 12-digit calculation.

Calculate 68°F to °C

q

Metric Conversion mode.

appropriate conversion stage.

l

(68°F=approx. 20°C)

c

Ta p
result.

the appropriate number of times to select the

<

M

ETRI

°

F

°

C

=

RATE

(

F–32

.

to clear the calculation

<

M

ETRI

°

F

°

C

C

)

C

>

5x/9

>

68 .

20 .

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Secret Function

The Secret function allows you to protect listings with a password,
so that no unauthorized person can reach them.

You can use up to a 6 characters as its password.

Registering a Password

As a safeguard, make a written record of the password. Also, be aware
that the password is case-sensitive.

1. Tap

(secret) in the Home Clock

mode.

The password entry display will
appear.

<

SECRET

PASSWO

0

RD

>

:

Changing the Password

1. In the Home Clock mode, tap

The password entry display will appear.

2. Enter the current password.

3. Press

x

. The Secret function setting display will appear.

4. Select “EDIT PASSWORD” by
using k or m, then press

x

.

5. Enter a new password.

6. Press

x

.

7. When the screen "RECONFIRM!" appears, reenter the password,

x

then press

.

(secret).

UNL

<

SECRET

PASSWO

OC

KDATA

>

RDED I T

2. Enter the characters you wish to use.

x

3. Press

4. When the display "RECONFIRM!" appears, reenter the password,
then press

.

x

. The Secret function will be turned on.

Accessing listings

If the Secret function is on, when you press v,

[

password entry display will appear.

1. Enter the password, then press

Be aware that the password is case-sensitive.

The screen of the target mode will be displayed.

or you enter the Schedule mode etc., the

x

.

;

,

Tur ning the Secret Function Off

1. In the Home Clock mode, tap

The password entry display will appear.

2. Enter the current password, then press

3. Select "

"

4. Press
function off.

UNLOCK DATA

UNLOCK DATA

x

(secret).

x

.

" by using k or m, then press

?" will be displayed.

to delete the password and to turn the Secret

x

.

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Game Mode

Ta p

_

once or twice to play the game “BLACKJACK” or “ALPHA

ATTACK”.

Each time you tap
and “ALPHA ATTACK”.

_

, the display switches between “BLACKJACK”

4. Tap
Each time you tap
card is dealt.

• “J”, “Q”, and “K” are counted as

• “A” can be counted as 1 or 11.

• When first 2 cards are “A” and

BLACKJACK (Twenty-one)

Make your “hand” (the total of the numbers on the cards) close to 21,
without going over 21.

1. Tap

_

once or twice to
display the following Game
mode screen.

x

2. Press
The left 2 cards are dealt for
you. (One is faced up and the
other is faced down.)

3. Agree the left-displayed flashing maximum bet (up to 10) or enter
the fewer bet.

to start a game.

<

BLACKJ

ACK

>

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Your chips

5. Press
and hold your hand. The dealer’s
hand and the results are
displayed.

• When you win, your total

• When you win with “BLACK-

6. Press

• When you have no more chips to bet, the game is over.

•To quit the game, tap any mode key. Your chips are stored for the

@

to see your hand.

@

, a new

10.

a face card (“J”, “Q”, or “K”),
your hand is “BLACKJACK”.

x

to stop being dealt

flashes and your bet is
doubled.

JACK”, your bet is tripled.

x

and display the Game mode screen.

next time.

The dealer’s handYour hand

<

BLACKJACK

>

J28 04

10 20

Your chipsYour bet

The dealer’s totalYour total

<

BLACKJACK

>

J28 32K4
20 19

20 20

Your chipsYour bet

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ALPHA ATTACK

Type in characters (A to Z) displayed on the bottom line to clear them.
The game is divided into 20 levels in speed.

1. Tap

_

once or twice to
display the following Game
mode screen.

<

2. Press
the level.

• 01: slow, 20: fast

3. Press

/ > to select

x

to start a game.

ALPHAATTA

LEVEL:01

ALPHAATTA

C<K

C<K

>

>

LEVEL:03

W

EYK

4. Tap the same key as the first character at the left end of the bottom
line. (In this case, tap keys in the order: E

•Tapping the correct keys in the correct order deletes the

characters.

• When 12 characters are displayed in each level, the game

continues in the faster level (up to 20).

• When no more characters can be displayed, the game is over.

The Game mode screen with the level when the game is over is
displayed.

•To quit the game, tap any mode key.

→

Y → K → W.)

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Battery Replacement

Operating Battery Replacement

Batteries used

Type Model Quantity Use

Lithium battery CR2032 1 Unit operation
Lithium battery CR2032 1 Backlighting

• Be sure to write down any important information stored in the
memory before replacing the batteries.

Battery replacement time

Precautions

Since improper use of the batteries may cause leakage or
explosion, strictly observe the following instructions:

• If fluid from a leaking battery accidentally gets into your eyes, it
may result in serious injury. Should this occur, flush your eyes
with clean water and consult a physician immediately.

• Should fluid from a leaking battery come into contact with your
skin or clothes, immediately wash with clean water.

• If the Organizer will not be used for an extended period of time, to
avoid damaging the Organizer remove batteries and store in a
safe place.

• Do not leave exhausted batteries inside the Organizer.

• Do not use different types of batteries or partially used batteries.

• Insert the battery with its positive side (+) correctly orientated.

• Never throw batteries into a fire because they might explode.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

• When batteries become near exhaustion, remove them from the
Organizer immediately to avoid battery leakage and corrosion
inside the Organizer.

Because the batteries in the Organizer were installed at the factory,
they may become exhausted before the specified expiration time is
reached.

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Caution:

• PC-LINK may not be available when the battery level is low.

• Expense Report (Summary Report) may not be available when the

• Under the low battery condition, new data entry and editing of

Backlight Battery Replacement

When “

B

” is displayed, immediately replace the operating

battery with a new one. Follow the steps on page 29.

The operating battery holder is indicated as "For OPERATION"
under the battery holder cover.

If the battery level is low, the alarm may not sound, or similarly the
Backlight may not function or remain on for less than the set
interval. Continued use of the Organizer with low battery can alter or
clear the memory contents. Memory contents may be lost if the
battery is improperly replaced or if the following instructions are
disregarded.

battery level is low.

existing data may not be performed in some modes. Also Clock and
other settings may not be made.

When the Backlight cannot be turned on (except when “
displayed or the Organizer is in the PC Link mode), replace the
backlight battery. Follow the steps on page 29.

The backlight battery holder is indicated as "For Back Light"
under the battery holder cover.

B

” is

Replacing the batteries

• Make sure the power is turned off before replacing the batteries.

• Do not press

completed.

o

1. Press

2. Loosen the screw (turn counterclockwise) and
remove the battery holder cover on the back
of the unit.

o

until the battery replacement procedure is

to turn the power off.

RESET

Specifications

Model: ZQ-290
Product name: Electronic Organizer
Display: 14 columns x 5 lines with the Backlight
Memory capacity: 768 KB, Flash memory
User area: Approx. 754 KB

3. Remove one used battery using a ball-point
pen or similar object.

• Do not use a mechanical pencil or sharp

pointed object.

4. Install one new battery with the positive side
(+) facing up.

5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for replacing both
batteries, if necessary.

RESET

Clock mode

Accuracy: ±60 seconds/month (at 25°C/77°F)
Display: Year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute,

R
E

SE

T

Clock system: 12-hour/24-hour format (switchable), 3 types of

6. Replace the holder cover and secure with the
screw.

o

7. The power will be turned on 2 to 3 seconds after

is pressed.

Telephone mode: Entry and recall of Last name, First name,

8. Set the clock to the correct time.

Caution:

• Clock settings and/or other settings and listings may be lost when

batteries are removed for a long time. Replace the batteries as

Calendar mode: From Jan.,1950 to Dec., 2150, Confirmation of

quickly as possible.

• Make sure to confirm all settings are set correctly after replacing the

batteries.

A) In case of telephone listings only:

Max. 290 listings

B) Other listings:

Max. 4000 listings (2000 per each)
Listings can be stored until the total of both
types (A and B) reaches 754 KB

second, AM/PM, city name

date format (switchable), World clock function,
daylight saving time/summer time display
function, daily/hourly/schedule alarm function

Company, Home#, Office#, Fax#, Mobile#,
E-mail, Address, City, State, Zip code, Country,
Note

the Schedule, To Do, and Anniversary mode
entries can be made by the indication marks
seen on the right side of the date

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Schedule mode: Entry and recall of schedule (year, month, day,

hour and minute), schedule alarm and
Description

Anniversary mode: Entry and recall of month, day and description

of anniversaries

To Do mode: Entry and recall of To Do listings (Due Date,

Memo mode: Entry and recall of memo listings
Expense mode: Entry and recall of Expense listings (Date,

Word translator mode:

Calculator mode:

Currency/Unit conversion mode:

Game mode: 2 games
Secret function: Protects listings with a password
Power consumption:

Priority and Description)

Category, Amount, Payment, Receipt and
Memo) and Summary Report during a specified
period to display the total amount spent in a
preset category, Meals, Hotel, Car, Phone,
Fares, Entertainment, Tips and Miscellaneous,
that can be changed with the selection of edit
Category.
English from/to Spanish, approx. 10000 words
for each language
12 digits (with calculation status symbol) Addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage,
square root, memory calculation, etc.

12 digits, 14 combinations of currencies (5) and
metric (9) conversions

0.05 W

Operating temperature
Power supply:

Operating battery: 3.0V ...
Backlight battery: 3.0V ...
Auto Power Off Function:

Battery life:
Operating battery (at 25°C/77°F)

Backlight battery (at 25°C/77°F)

Weight: Approx. 105 g (0.23 lb.) (Including batteries)
Dimensions:

Accessories: 2 lithium batteries (installed), one 3.5" floppy disk,

:

0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

–

(DC) (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1)

–

(DC) (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1)

Approx. 7 minutes

• Approx. 2400 hours
When data is continuously displayed.

• Approx. 1600 hours
When data is searched for 5 minutes and displayed for
55 minutes per hourly use.

• Approx. 2 year
When turned off and the clock is running.

• Approx. 4000 times
When the Backlight is turned on for 10 seconds and
turned off for 50 seconds per minute.

69.8 mm (W) x 109.3 mm (D) x 15.3 mm (H)

2-3/4" (W) x 4-5/16" (D) x 19/32" (H)

PC interface cable, operation manual, stylus

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Appendices

A. Names and zone numbers of the cities in the clock

Zone No. City

0TONGA
1AUCKLAND

WELLINGTON
2 NOUMEA
3 GUAM

SYDNEY

3. 3 ADELAIDE
4TOKYO
5 SINGAPORE

HONG KONG
BEIJING

6 BANGKOK

6. 3 YANGON
7 DHAKA

7. 3 DELHI
8 KARACHI

8. 3 KABUL
9 DUBAI

9. 3 TEHRAN

10 RIYADH

MOSCOW

Zone No. City

11 CAIRO

HELSINKI

12 BARCELONA

AMSTERDAM
ROME
BERLIN
PARIS

13 LISBON

LONDON
14 AZORES ISLANDS
15 ––––––

MID ATLANTIC
16 RIO DE JANEIRO
17 CARACAS
18 TORONTO

NEW YORK
19 CHICAGO
20 DENVER
21 LOS ANGELES
22 ANCHORAGE
23 HONOLULU
24 MIDWAY ISLANDS

B. Using the PC Link mode

Exchanging Data with a PC

With the PC Link software and cable, data can be
exchanged between the Organizer and a PC.

To set up the Organizer for use with the PC Link:

1. Turn off your PC and the Organizer.

2. Connect the Organizer and the PC. (See the PC Link
manual for details.)

3. Turn on your PC and the Organizer.

h !

4. Tap

k

or m, and press

Your Organizer is now ready for data transferring (the PC
Link mode). Consult the PC Link manual regarding
subsequent data transferring procedures.

Note:

•To exit the PC Link mode, press

that under the PC Link mode, the Organizer will consume
extra power out of the operating battery while setting the
Auto Power Off function deactivated. If the PC Link mode
is entered by mistake, make sure to leave the PC Link
mode by pressing

o

, select "PC LINK" by using

x

.

o

at any time. Be noted

to conserve the battery power.

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MEMO

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In Europe:

This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 89/336/
EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

Dieses Gerät entspricht den Anforderungen der EG-Richtlinie 89/
336/EWG mit Änderung 93/68/EWG.

Ce matériel répond aux exigences contenues dans la directive 89/
336/CEE modifiée par la directive 93/68/CEE.

Dit apparaat voldoet aan de eisen van de richtlijn 89/336/EEG,
gewijzigd door 93/68/EEG.

Dette udstyr overholder kravene i direktiv nr. 89/336/EEC med tillæg
nr. 93/68/EEC.

Quest’apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti della direttiva 89/336/EEC
come emendata dalla direttiva 93/68/EEC.

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ЩЛ˜ ∂˘Ъˆ·˚О‹˜ ∂УˆЫЛ˜ 89/336/∂√∫, fiˆ˜ Ф О·УФУИЫМfi˜ ·˘Щfi˜
Ы˘МПЛЪТıЛОВ ·fi ЩЛУ Ф‰ЛБ›· 93/68/∂√∫.

Este equipamento obedece às exigências da directiva 89/336/CEE
na sua versão corrigida pela directiva 93/68/CEE.

Este aparato satisface las exigencias de la Directiva 89/336/CEE,
modificada por medio de la 93/68/CEE.

Denna utrustning uppfyller kraven enligt riktlinjen 89/336/EEC så som
kompletteras av 93/68/EEC.

Dette produktet oppfyller betingelsene i direktivet 89/336/EEC i
endringen 93/68/EEC.

Tämä laite täyttää direktiivin 89/336/EEC vaatimukset, jota on
muutettu direktiivillä 93/68/EEC.

In Canada:

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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