Sharp ZQ-520, ZQ-540 User Manual

ELECTRONIC ORGANIZER

OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

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

When Abnormal Conditions Cause a Malfunction .................................1

Auto Power Off Function ...................................................................... 1

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

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

Turning the “beep” On and Off.............................................................. 2

Selecting the Guidance Language .........................................................2

Part Names .................................................................................................3

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

Entering Characters .................................................................................... 4

Note on the Description of the MENU Key Operations ................................ 5

Notes for the Built-in Calendar and the Time .............................................. 5

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

Telephone Mode ......................................................................................... 8

Calendar Mode ........................................................................................... 9

ZQ-520 ZQ-540

Schedule Mode ...........................................................................................9

To Do Mode ..............................................................................................12

Memo Mode ............................................................................................. 12

Expense Mode .......................................................................................... 13

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

Checking the Memory Storage ................................................................. 15

Freeing Up Memory .................................................................................. 15

Recalling the Listings ............................................................................... 15

Editing the Listings ...................................................................................17

Deleting the Listings .................................................................................17

Calculator Mode ....................................................................................... 18

Conversion Mode ..................................................................................... 19

Secret Function ........................................................................................ 21

Battery Replacement ................................................................................ 23

Specifications ........................................................................................... 24

Using the included Software CD-ROM ................ 26

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.

• This Organizer is not designed to transfer/receive e-mails by using the E-mail addresses you will store.

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

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

• Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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

• Unless otherwise specified, the text material applies to both models.

• Either of the models described in this manual may not be available in some countries.

Included in this Package

• SHARP Electronic Organizer ZQ-520 or ZQ-540

• Alkaline batteries LR03 x 2

• Operation manual (This book)

• Software CD-ROM

• PC Link cable

Please contact your dealer if any of the above items are not included in the package or if they are broken.

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.

Η εγκατάσταση αυτή ανταποκρίνεται στις απαιτήσεις των οδηγιών της Ευρωπαïκής Ενωσης 89/336/ΕΟΚ, !πως ο κανονισµ!ς αυτ!ς συµπληρώθηκε απ! την οδηγία 93/68/ΕΟΚ.

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.

Using the Organizer for the First Time

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

(1) Installing the batteries

1. Set the battery replacement switch on

the bottom of the Organizer to REPLACE BATTERIES.

2. Slide off the operating batteries cover.

3. Insert the two batteries on the top of

the ribbon tab, as shown in the diagram.

4. Replace the operating batteries cover.

5. Set the battery replacement switch to

NORMAL OPERATION.

(2) Initializing the Organizer

1. Press the RESET switch while holding down

. Release the RESET switch and then

release ON. “CLEAR ALL DATA OK(Y/N)?” is displayed.

• Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen

or similar object. Do not use an object with a breakable or sharp tip.

• Under certain conditions the message may

appear as “Data has been impaired! Press [Y] to CLEAR ALL memory”. Proceed to the next step in either case.

2. PressY to initialize the memory of the Organizer.

3. Select the desired language. Press to move to the next language

screen, then press

to move to

the previous language screen.

< LANGUAGES

1 DEUTSCH 2 ENGLISH 3 ESPAÑOL 4 FRANÇAIS

For example, press2to select English.

• Then the Home Clock is displayed. Proceed to set the date and time of

the clock. (Refer to page 6.)

★ You can change the Date format, the Weekly format and the Time

system. The explanations are given on this manual with “Month/Day/ Year” for the Date format, “Sunday to Saturday” for the Weekly format and “12-hour” for the Time system.

When Abnormal Conditions Cause a Malfunction

If the Organizer is subjected to strong, extraneous electrical noises or shocks during use, an abnormal condition may occur in which no keys (including ON and

) will respond. If this happens, press the RESET

OFF

switch. Noises or shocks may erase some or all of the Organizer’s memory.

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 batteries. (The actual time may vary depending upon the condition of use.) PressON to resume operation.

Backlight

The Organizer is provided a built-in Backlight, which allows you to view the display and use the Organizer even in low-light conditions. Pressing continue to use the Organizer, until you have not typed any key for 15 seconds.

• To turn the Backlight off, press

• The Backlight may remain on for less than 15 seconds or it may not

★ The backlight turns off automatically if you carry out the following

★ Do not use the Backlight unnecessarily.

BackLight

once illuminates the display for as long as you

BackLight

again.

function if the battery level is very low.

operations with the Organizer.

• Storing any listings in the Organizer

• Deleting any listings from the Organizer

• Marking any completed TO DO listings as done with

• Freeing up memory

• Exchanging data with a personal computer

• Since the Backlight drains power from the operating batteries,

excessive use of the Backlight will significantly reduce the life of your batteries.

• Do not continue using the Organizer after it has automatically turned itself off while the backlight was being used. Even if it can be turned on again, the clock time will be incorrect and other functions may not work properly until the batteries are replaced.

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

1. Press

2. Press or to darken or lighten the display.

• The amount of contrast changes

to select “2 CONTRAST”.

< CONTRAST

–DARK –LIGHT

continuously while either or is held down.

3. Press

C•CE

after adjusting the contrast.

Turning the “beep” On and Off

While “ ” is displayed, a “beep” will sound when a key is pressed. To turn the “beep” on and off, press sound when “ ” is turned off.

2nd

(

). The “beep” will not

Selecting the Guidance Language

The Organizer can give messages and guidance during operation in seven different languages.

1. Press

2. Press

All messages and guidance will now appear in Italian.

• In this manual explanations are based on a guidance language set to

Change the guidance language from English to Italian.

3 to select “3 LANGUAGES”.

to to select “1 ITALIANO”.

English.

Part Names

7 8

;

q Display w MENU key e Power ON/OFF key r PC-LINK key (PC SYNC) t RESET switch y Clear/Clear entry key u MODE keys i Cursor movement keys o SEARCH keys !0 Option port (COMPUTER LINK)

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

→

The key : These keys are used to select capital

: Indicates the & key.

: Indicates the numeric 7 key.

SCHEDULE

: Mode key with only one

function.

(uppercase) or small (lowercase) letters or to access the symbols above the number key and “:” and “;”. While holding down , press the desired key to be entered.

Numbers, letters and space for operation are shown in italic and bold.

Display Symbols

Entering Characters

:A “beep” will sound when a key is pressed. :The schedule alarm will sound. :Capital (uppercase) letters will be entered. To enter small

CAPS

(lowercase) letters, turn “CAPS” off by pressing

:The listing on the display can be edited.

EDIT

2nd

:Indicates that

2nd

has been pressed.

CAPS

:More information exists above the current display. (Press .) :More information exists below the current display. (Press .)

:Secret function is in effect. (Secret listings cannot be recalled

without a password.)

:Indicates that the recalled listing is secret.

BATT

:Indicates that the operating battery level is low.

• In the display examples of this manual, only the symbols necessary for explanation will be shown.

NOTES:

• The symbol “ ” shown by setting the LCD contrast to DARK is not used in this product.

• The “ ” mark indicates the alarm sound for the scheduled listings is turned on.

1.Moving the Cursor

The cursor ( _ , or ) can be moved by pressing (or holding down)

, , , or .

2.Entering Characters

(1) Entering letters and numbers

The cursor ( _ , or ) indicates the position to enter a character or number. After initializing the Organizer, the default setting for entering letters will be capital (uppercase) letters. To enter small (lowercase) letters, turn “CAPS” off by pressing

(2) Entering graphic symbols and special characters

SMBL

Press

to display the symbol entry mode, allowing a total of 140 symbols and characters to be selected. To select the symbol display containing the desired symbol/special character, press

(or ), then press the corresponding number.

• The first display is determined by your previous choice. The 10 most

recently used symbols/special characters are stored and displayed on this display.

SMBL

Press

to exit the symbol entry mode.

You can also enter the following symbols/special characters by pressing

and an appropriate key (q) or directly from the numeric keys (w)

located next to the LCD display:

q &, , (, $, /, ^ , !, @, #, ) w ÷, ×, –, +, =, ±, %

• You cannot enter “았앙” symbol.

CAPS

(or ) or

(3) Entering non-English characters

2nd

Press

followed by the corresponding keys.

Enter “Ä”, “ü’, “é” and “ô” in MEMO mode, for example.

MEMO

Press

2nd

CAPS

2nd

• “ç” is entered by pressing

2nd

Äüéô

–

. Non-English characters can also

be entered as symbols.

3.Making Corrections

(1) Inserting characters

Press Press

(2) Deleting characters

Press PressBSto delete the character to the left of the cursor.

•

• Press

to change the cursor from “ ” (replace) to “ ” (insert).

INS

again to change the cursor from “ ” to “ ”.

INS

DEL

to delete the character at the cursor position.

DEL

and BS will not operate in some cases such as when you input the time in Schedule mode or you are in Calculator mode. In these cases, press

C•CE

and reenter.

C•CE

to clear all characters on the current display.

Note on the Description of the MENU Key Operations

This Organizer offers a variety of functions which you choose from the menus (see the following table).

To switch or scroll the menu screens displayed by pressing

(or ) to move to the next screen, or

, press

(or ) to move to

the previous screen.

Menu See page...

Checking the Memory Storage 15 Adjusting the LCD Contrast 2 Deleting the Listings 17 Designating the File Names 8 Selecting the Date Format 8 Selecting the Weekly Format 9 Freeing Up Memory 15 Selecting the Guidance Language 2

Notes for the Built-in Calendar and the Time

• Calendar, Schedule, Expense, and Clock modes allow you to enter the desired date and time between Jan. 1, 1901 and Dec. 31, 2099.

• If an attempt is made to store an invalid time or date, you cannot move the cursor to date entering, or store the time and date by pressing

ENTER

. Enter the correct value and press

ENTER

again.

Clock Mode

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

Home clock World clock

Home city

NYC MON JAN 1,2001

12:00

Time Day of the week/ Month/Day/Year

“(+ 5:00)” indicates the time difference from the Home city.

CLOCK

is pressed.

(

LON MON JAN 1,2001

World city

Day of the week/

5:00

Time

Month/Day/Year

1.Setting the Home Clock

(1) Setting and changing the Home city

Set your local city as the Home city by selecting its zone number. Zone numbers are based on the distance of the zones from the international

date line (zone number zero). For example, there is a 13-hour difference between the date line and London (London is 13 hours behind), so the zone number for London is 13. Honolulu is 23 hours behind the date line, so its zone number is 23.

The names and zone numbers of 27 cities are stored in the Organizer's memory. (See the following table.)

1. Press

2. Press

• The zone number is displayed on the right side.

3. Press

CLOCK

once or twice to display the Home clock.

EDIT

2nd

to display the desired city which corresponds

to your local zone from the cities stored in the Organizer.

ENTER

4. Press

to set the Home city.

• Zone numbers 0, 14, and 15 have no city name on the display.

Zone

Display City

No. No.

0 10 MOW MOSCOW 1 AKL AUCKLAND 11 CAI CAIRO

)

2 NOU NOUMEA 12 PAR PARIS 3 SYD SYDNEY 13 LON LONDON

3.3 ADL ADELAIDE 14 4 TYO TOKYO 15 5 HKG HONG KONG 16 RIO RIO DE JANEIRO 6 BKK BANGKOK 17 CCS CARACAS

6.3 RGN YANGON 18 NYC NEW YORK 7 DAC DHAKA 19 CHI CHICAGO

7.3 DEL NEW DELHI 20 DEN DENVER 8 KHI KARACHI 21 LA LOS ANGELES

8.3 KBL KABUL 22 ANC ANCHORAGE 9 DXB DUBAI 23 HNL HONOLULU

9.3 THR TEHRAN 24 MID MIDWAY

Zone

Display City

(2) Setting the Clock

1. Press

2. Press

Set the date and time to April 12, 2001, 10:05 PM (or 22:05).

CLOCK

once or twice to display the Home clock.

EDIT

2nd

• The cursor will flash.

12 24

3. Press

to select the 12-hour

or 24-hour clock.

• The display switches between the two clocks each time pressed. AM or PM is displayed for the 12-hour clock (default). (Note: 12:00PM: noon, 12:00AM: midnight)

4. Enter the hour and minutes.

1005

PM (For the 24-hour clock, press 2205)

(Enter 2 digits each for both hour and minutes.)

NYC [18.0 MON JAN 1,2001

12:00

12 24

]

5. Enter the month, day, and year.

04122001

Use to skip entering a number that needs no change.

6. Press

ENTER

. The clock starts from 0 second.

2.Using the World Clock

Changing the city for the World clock

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Press

CLOCK

2nd

desired zone.

ENTER

once or twice to display the World clock.

EDIT

to display the city which corresponds to the

3.Registering a City Name not Found in the List

If you want to set the city for the World clock to Rome, for example (Rome belongs to zone number 12, but is not included in the city list):

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

4. Enter the city name (up to 8 characters).

5. Press

• To register a city name for the Home clock, first display the Home clock

• Only one changed city name can be stored in each of the Home and

• Each changed name is stored until you next change the zone number.

CLOCK

once or twice to display the World clock.

EDIT

2nd

(or

) to set the zone number to 12.

(Initially the city is “PAR” (PARIS).)

ROME

ENTER

to store the new name.

EDIT

then press

2nd

and press to move the cursor to the city

name line.

World clocks.

4.Setting Daylight Saving Time/Summer Time

If DST (daylight saving time/summer time) is used, the local time is advanced one hour during the summer. Both the Home clock and World clock can be set for DST as follows:

(1) Home clock

1. Press

2. Press

3. Enter the correct daylight saving time/summer time.

4. Press

(2) World clock

1. Press

2. Press

3. Press

• When DST is set for one World city, it is used for all cities displayed in

• DST can be set independently in either the Home or the World clock.

(3) Clearing DST

To clear DST, follow steps 1 to 4 for Home clock, or follow steps 1 through 3 for World clock.

The “ ” disappears.

CLOCK

once or twice to display the Home clock.

EDIT

2nd

ENTER

to set the time as DST.

A “ ” appears on the display and DST is now set.

CLOCK

once or twice to display the World clock.

EDIT

2nd

ENTER

A “ ” appears on the display and DST is now set. Setting DST in the World clock automatically sets the time one hour ahead.

the World clock.

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