Radio Shack PDAs Smartphones EL 6996 User Guide

MODEL

PERSONAL ORGANIZER

Owner’s Manual

EL 6996

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

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

Part Names

Clear/Clear Entry key

Power ON/OFF key

Display

Cursor navigation keys

Search keys

TRANSLATOR

GAME

TEL

SCHEDULE MEMO/ANN TO DO/EXPENSE

CLOCK

CALC/CONV

M –

Mode keys

Option port (3-pin option jack)

ALARM

SECRET

DST AM/PM

12 24

–

RESET

RESET switch

Key Assignments

2nd

: 2nd Function key

Activate the second function specifically assigned to the next key pressed.

Also functions for special characters assigned to the number keys.

ENTER

: ENTER key

EDIT

: EDIT key

CAPS

: CAPS key

DEL

: DELETE key

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

(lowercase) letters.

: BACK SPACE key

INS

: INSERT key

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

SMBL

: SYMBOL key

→& : Indicates the “&” key.

→7 : Indicates the numeric “7” key.

Using the Organizer for the First Time

3. Press

, then

The message will appear as “RESET!”.

The Organizer is now initialized. Proceed to set the date and time of

the clock (see page 6).

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.

Note:

• Press the RESET switch with a ball-point pen or similar object.

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

The Organizer starts operation.

If a malfunction occurs under abnormal conditions

(The battery insulation sheets were

inserted at the factory to prevent battery wear.)

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.

2. Open the cover and press the RESET switch.

A message, “RESET?” is displayed.

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

, then

Auto Power Off Function

Adjusting the LCD Contrast

When none of the keys has been pressed for approximately 7

minutes, the Organizer automatically turns the power off to save the

operating battery.

1. Press

and press

2. Press or

3. When done, press

, select "LCD CONTRAST" by using

to darken/lighten the display (within 1 through 8).

Backlight

Turning the key sound On and Off

The Backlight allows you to view the display and use the Organizer

even in low-light conditions. Pressing

once illuminates

1. Press

press

, select "KEY TONE" by using

m, and

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.

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

3. When done, press

•

To turn the Backlight off, press

again.

Memory Check

The Backlight may remain on for less than the preset interval or it

may not function if the battery level is low.

Press

, select "MEMORY CHECK" by using

and press

•

The Backlight does not function in the PC Link mode.

Do not use the Backlight unnecessarily.

The memory check display will appear and indicate the remaining

memory space.

•

Since the Backlight drains power from the backlight battery,

excessive use of the Backlight will significantly reduce the life of

your battery.

The previous screen will appear after 2 seconds.

Setting up the Backlight

•

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

1. Press

press

, select "BL TIME SET" by using

m, and

2. By using

m, select a desired interval (10, 20, or 30

seconds) and press

Display Symbols

2^ndfunction: Indicates that

has been pressed.

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

You can enter characters or activate functions in red color

above some keys.

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.

Daily Alarm: The Daily Alarm is ON and is set to go off at the

specified time every day.

Low Battery sign: Indicates that the battery level is extremely

low. (Replace the operating battery with a new one immedi-

ately.)

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.

(Press

DOWN sign: More information exists below the current

display. (Press .)

CAPS LOCK sign: Capital (uppercase) letters will be entered.

k.)

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.

To enter small (lowercase) letters, press

to turn

“CAPS” off.

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

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

Other characters

Press to display the symbol entry mode, allowing a total of

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

symbol/special character, press the appropriate number of

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

Entering Characters

Moving the Cursor

Move the cursor by pressing

, or

Characters assigned to

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.

Making Corrections

1. Inserting or Overwriting characters

2. Entering graphic symbols and special characters

Key map for special characters

Press

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

Key

Display

Key

Display

Key

Display

2. Deleting characters

)

(

’

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

figure in Conversion mode.

and

can be used for deletion of characters.

can also be used to delete listings.

Setting the Home Clock

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

to enter the Home Clock mode.

Built-in Calendar and Clock

Precautions

Note:

•

Calendar, Schedule, Expense, and Clock modes allow you to

enter the desired date and time between Jan. 1, 1950 and Dec.

31, 2150.

• 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".

•

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

2. Press

The Organizer will enter the clock setting mode.

3. Select your Home city using

date by pressing

again.

x. Enter the correct value and press

•

The Organizer has 43 cities according to the time zones

(see page 31).

NE_–

ORK

01^W01 2004

City names can be edited, if

necessary.

:^–:

12 05 35

4. Press

Month position.

to move the cursor to the

h Clock Mode

01^W01 2004

NE_–

ORK

5. Enter the appropriate month.

The Organizer has both Home Clock and World Clock modes. The

display switches between Home and World clock each time

is pressed.

:^–:

Enter the day and then year in the

same way.

12 05 35

6. Press

the Hour position.

to move the cursor to

RLD

NDO^WN

01^W24 2004

NE_–

ORK

L _–

7. Enter the appropriate hour.

:^–:

^–: :

12 05 35

–

2004

1 1 2004

^–: :

12 00 00

5 00 00

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

Home Clock Mode

World Clock Mode

9. Select AM or PM using

(

10.Press

to set the Clock.

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

–

The clock starts from exactly the

set time.

1. Press

DST setting. When the DST is

ON, “ ” appears.

once to switch the

ORK

–

SAT

²⁴:²⁰⁰:⁴

ORK

–

THU

¹²:²⁰⁰:⁴

10 16 15

9 43 21

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

1. Press

press

, select "DATE FORMAT" by using

, and

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.

2. Select the desired date format by using

, and press

Mode

Month-Day-Year

(MM-DD-YYYY)

Year-Month-Day

(YYYY-MM-DD)

Day-Month-Year

(DD-MM-YYYY)

1. Press

once or twice to display the World clock.

Jan 24,2004 01-24-2004

2004-01-24

24-01-2004

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

Note:

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

3. Press

e to change the cities between the Home and the World

clocks.

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

4. Press to check the home city.

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

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

1. Press

the appropriate number of times to select the 12

hour or 24 hour system.

12 hour

24 hour

–

ORK

–

SAT

–

SAT

²⁴:²⁰⁰:⁴

3 23 17

15 23 17

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

indicates noon.

Setting the Daily Alarm time

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

Alarm

The Organizer has 3 kinds of alarm:

1. Press f A in the Home Clock mode.

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

approx. 1 minute), when "

" is displayed.

The Alarm display will appear.

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 " " is displayed.

2. Press

the Alarm1, Alarm2, or Alarm3.

to select

ALAR

– –

3. Schedule Alarm... Sounds at the specified times of schedule listings

(see page 12).

(Alarm3 is OFF)

Press any key to stop the Alarm sounding.

3. Press

to turn on the Alarm.

ALAR

Turning the Daily and Hourly Alarms ON/OFF

The Daily and Hourly Alarms can sound when the respective

(The display differs between the

12 hour and 24 hour systems.)

12 00 A

symbols ("

" and " ") are displayed.

1. Press f A in the Home

Clock mode.

The Alarm display will appear.

(Alarm3 is ON)

4. Press

to specify the time.

ALAR

5. Enter the desired time.

– –

6. Press

Note:

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

the desired Alarm following the above steps 1 and 2, then press

or to display the time (ON) or to hide the time (OFF). When turned

off, the Alarm will not sound even when the " " is displayed.

2. Press

combination of symbols switches.

Note:

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

appropriate times. Each time you press

, the

Each entry has the following 14 fields.

Field Name

v Telephone Mode

Maximum number of

alphanumeric characters

There are three telephone listing categories: Unfiled, Personal, and

Business. Each listing can be simply classified for easy access to

the data.

Last name:

First name:

Company:

Home#:

Office#:

Fax#:

Press v

, select the desired category by using

m, and press

PERS

NAL

Mobile#:

E-mail:

SEARCH NAME?

SEARCH NA

Address:

City:

State:

Zip code:

Country:

Note:

SEARCH NAME?

6. Press

to move the cursor to the Home # field.

Entry

7. Enter “585-4280”.

1. Press

then press

v, and select “BUSINESS”,

8. Press

7320”.

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

SEARCH NAME?

The Business search display will

appear.

9. Enter each field in the same manner.

10.At the Note field, press to store the telephone listing.

The Business search display will appear.

2. Press

The display will change to the

record input mode.

LAST NAME 0

F IRST NA

OMPANY

3. Enter the Last name.

For example, “Smith”.

4. Press

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

5. Press

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

International Co.”.

a Calendar Mode

Last Name Alphabetical Search

1. Press

press

The search display will appear.

and select the Category by using

key, then

Navigating the Monthly Calendar Display

1. Press

once or twice to enter the Calendar mode.

The monthly calendar of the current month will appear.

The current day will be flashing.

2. Press

order.

to search for the target listing in alphabetical

Navigate the calendar using the following keys:

< > : displays the following or previous month.

Last Name Direct Search

1. Press

using

The search display will appear.

and select the Category (Business, in this example) by

key, then press

: Go to previous day

: Go to next day

–

2004

9 10 11 12 13 14

: Go to the previous week

: Go to the next week

2. Enter some of the last name

letters in order.

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

26 27 28

22 23 24 25

SEARCH NAME?

Up to 10 letters can be entered.

i s

•

and

cursors can move only within the month

displayed.

3. Press

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

Directly go to the target month

a Schedule Mode

1. At the Calendar mode, press

–

CALENDAR>

Date input display will appear.

2. Enter the target date.

Entry

SEAR

H DATE?

12 2004

–

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

September 11, 2004

3. Press

The monthly calendar of the target

date will appear.

–

CHEDULE>

1. Press

to enter the Schedule mode.

once or twice

SEAR

H DATE?

Note:

12 2004

–

• In the Calendar mode, monthly calendars from January 1950

to December 2150 are available.

The Schedule search display will

appear.

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

flashes.

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 first number depends on your Date Format selection. These

examples are in the MM-DD-YYYY format.

2. Press

display will appear. Enter 09 for

month.

e. The Schedule entry

–

12 2004

–

The indication marks are displayed as follows:

START 05 54 P

END

05 54 P

ALAR

YES

I NDER

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

4. Press , and enter 10:00AM for

Start time.

–

11 2004

–

START 10 00 A

END

05 54 P

ALAR

YES

I NDER

5. Press

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

meeting)

The End time will automatically change to 30 minutes after the Start

time. (However, the End time will remain within the specified day.)

Up to 96 alphanumeric characters can be entered.

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

7. Press or to select

“Yes” or “No” for Alarm setting,

and press

10.Press

to store the schedule listing.

Note:

START 10 00 A

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

END

11 00 A

Alarm will sound for approx. 30 seconds even when 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.

ALAR

YES

RE I NDER

00^M

If you select “Yes”, the Schedule

IN. BEFORE

Alarm will sound at the time set in

Reminder minutes before the Start time. If you select “No”,

Schedule Alarm will not sound.

Note:

END

11 00 A

Sequential search

• If you select “No” in step 7, “PLAN”

will appear instead.

Go step 9 to continue.

ALAR

1. Press

once or twice to enter the Schedule mode.

to search

00^M

IN. BEF

^{– – –}R^–E^–

RE I NDER

2. Press

–

12 2004

–

for the target schedule listing.

The listings stored in the

Organizer will be displayed in

chronological order.

START 12 15 P

PLAN 0

END

12 45 P

ALAR

YES

8. Enter the appropriate time for

Reminder and press

Schedule Alarm will sound at the

entered time before the Start time.

You can select any number from

00 to 99.

END

11 00 A

I NDER

ALAR

YES

RE I NDER

05^M

IN. BEFORE

PLAN 0

Note:

• Enter the number in two-digit format.

Date search

w Anniversary Mode

1. Press

once or twice to enter the Schedule mode.

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

wedding anniversaries and birthdays).

2. Set the desired date.

–

CHEDULE>

–

Select the month, day and year

field, and enter the desired

number.

SEAR

H DATE?

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.

11 2004

The maximum number of characters for each description is 96

alphanumeric characters.

3. Press

target schedule listing of the

specific date.

to search for the

–

11 2003

–

START 10 00 A

Entry

END

11 00 A

ALAR

YES

Pressing

display the listings on that day.

can

I NDER

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

MEMO/ANN

1. Press

to enter the Anniversary mode.

2. Press

once or twice

SEAR

H DATE?

See also

–

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

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

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

The Anniversary entry display will

be displayed and Date will appear.

3. Enter the date, 02 for month and

12 for day.

DA_MTE 02

–

RE I NDER

4. Press

5 DAYS BEF

DESC

RI PT I

Reminder date will be flashing.

5. Enter the Reminder date from 0 to 9.

6. Press

7. Enter “Nancy’s Birthday”.

8. Press to store the anniversary listing.

t To Do Mode

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

priority index.

The anniversary sign (

Reminder.

A ) will not appear until the day is set in

Entry

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

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or

–

twice to enter the To Do mode.

SEAR

ATE?

Sequential search

–

2004

MEMO/ANN

1. Press

2. Press

once or twice to enter the Anniversary mode.

to search for the listing.

Date search

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

press

2. Press

08 12

–

2004

PR^–I

RI TY

The To Do entry display will

appear.

<PENDING

DESCRI PT I

See also

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

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

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

3. Enter 12 into the month field and enter 10 and 2004 respectively.

4. Press

using

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

or (or enter the number), then press

5. Press

to let the status as "PENDING".

Date search

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or twice to enter the To Do mode.

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

Enter “Visit HK Exhibition”.

2. Select the month, day or year

field, and enter the desired date.

–

Up to 96 alphanumeric characters can be entered.

SEAR

ATE?

–

2004

7. Press

to store the To Do listing.

3. Press

date.

to search for the target To Do listing of the specific

Sequential search

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or twice to enter the To Do mode.

DONE Completed Items

2. Press

> to search for the target To Do listing.

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or twice to enter the To Do mode.

The To Do listings are stored in the order of date, pending/done

status, and priorities.

2. Press

> to select the To Do items.

3. Press e m m to enter the status field.

4. Press or to select "DONE", then press

See also

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

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

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

w Memo Mode

Sequential Search

You can store memos using the Memo mode. Up to 96 alphanu-

meric characters can be entered per one listing.

MEMO/ANN

1. Press

once or twice to enter the Memo mode.

The Memo mode search display will appear.

2. Press

to search for the listing.

Entry

Direct Search

Enter your passport number: 12AB34567

MEMO/ANN

1. Press

once or twice to enter the Memo mode.

MEMO/ANN

1. Press

once or twice

SEAR

H?^M

The search display will appear.

2. Enter the first letter(s) of the desired memo (ex. “pass”).

Up to 10 letters can be entered.

to enter the Memo mode.

3. Press

to search for the

Passpo r t No .

12AB34567

target listing.

2. Press

e and enter as follows.

MEM

Passport No. 12AB34567

No^M. 12AB34567A

Passpo r t

See also

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

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

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

3. Press

to store the memo listing.

The first number depends on your Date Format selection. These

examples are in the MM-DD-YYYY format.

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.

4. Enter the date, if necessary.

5. Press

6. Select the expense category using

There are 8 preset categories to select.

Meals Hotel Car Phone Fares

(Enter’t ) Entertainment Tips

7. Press , and enter 1200.

Up to 12 digits can be entered.

8. Press

9. Select the payment using

1 Expense:

2 Report:

Item-by-item expense entry and view mode

Display the total expenses for a single day or

a certain period

➠

(Misc) Miscellaneous

➠...

3 Category:

Assign a new category name (up to 7

characters for each)

Entry

Fa r es

UNT

The date is August 18, 2004.

You bought flight tickets for a business trip costing $1200.

1200 .

PAY

ENT

There are 4 preset payment

systems to select.

HECK

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or

<EXPENSE

twice to enter the Expense mode.

Cash

➠

Check

➠

Card

➠

Others

➠...

EXPENS

REP

CATE

2. Press

PENSE", then press

The Expense search display will appear.

3. Press

to select "EX-

–

2004

The Expense record entry display

will appear. The current date will

be displayed.

ATEGORY

ea l s

0 .

UNT

10. Press

“NO” using

“RECEIPT” field.

, and select “YES” or

Summary Report

MOUNT

or > in the

1200 .

TO DO/EXPENSE

once or

1. Press

<EXPENSE

PAY

ENT

twice to enter the Expense mode.

EXPENS

HECK

REP

E I PT

YES

11. Press

in the “MEMO” field.

12. Press to store the data.

m, and enter “Flight ticket”

CATE

2. Press

to select "RE-

_–E_–XPENSE_{– –}

PORT", then press

Recall

REPORT

3. Enter the first date from you wish

to summarize the expense. (July

10, 2004)

08 _–18 _–2004

08 ^–18 ^–2004

T^M

Sequential Search

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

2. Press

once or twice to enter the Expense mode.

to select "EXPENSE", then press

4. Press

to move the cursor to the last date.

The Expense search display will appear.

3. Press to view the next record,

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

10, 2004)

to view the previous

record.

6. Press

OTAL

Date Search

Total amount report during the

period will be displayed.

443 . 5

53 . 5

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or twice.

ea l s

o t e l

2. Press

to select "EXPENSE", then press

Scroll the page using

The Expense search display will appear.

3. Enter the date you wish to search.

4. Press

Scroll the page using

Edit the Category

You can change the category name for your convenience.

Editing Listings

1. Edit

TO DO/EXPENSE

1. Press

once or twice to enter the Expense mode.

to select

1. Recall a listing in the desired mode.

2. Press

ED I T CATE

GORY

2. Press

"CATEGORY", then press

ea l s

The display will change to the edit mode.

The edit category display will

appear.

Ho t e l

Ca r

3. Edit the data.

j l k m: move the cursor to left, right, up or down, respectively

d b: can be used to delete characters

Phone

3. Select the category you wish to change using

4. Press

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.

changes between the INSERT mode and the OVERWRITE mode

4. Press x to store.

Deleting Listings

Delete

7. Press

8. Press

. Repeat the steps 3 to 7, if necessary.

1. Recall a listing in the desired mode.

2. Press

The confirmation display will appear.

• To cancel deleting, press

All the revisions are stored.

Note:

• Entries previously stored under the former category will appear

under the new category after the revisions are made.

3. Press x to delete the listing.

See also

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

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

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

Notes:

Word Translator Mode

• Indications are set as follows:

This device offers an English-Spanish bi-directional word translation

function.

(Am): American English

(Br): British English

(adj): Adjective

(adv): Adverb

(n): Noun

(pron): Pronoun

(v): Verb

(f.): Feminine form

English field

1. Press

to enter the English

→

Spanish translation mode.

ENG

SPA

Press

twice to enter

Spanish

→

English mode.

E 1

2. Enter the desired source word

and press

(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

Spanish field

The matching English or Spanish

word will then be displayed.

•

When the small symbol “ ” or “ ” is turned on, more letters exist.

respective letter key repeatedly after pressing

To view the remaining letters of long words that cannot be

Key

Letters

á à â ä

Key

Letters

accommodated on the screen, use

to scroll.

•

If there is no matching word, “NOT FOUND!” is displayed. The word

next in alphabetical order will then be displayed.

ó ò ô ö

ú ù û ü

é è ê ë

Press

to scroll through the word list, or enter a new

for another search.

word using the keyboard, and press

y´

• Activate “CAPS” ON to enter capitalized letters.

Example

Operation

Mixed calculation

Display

–5.5

q Calculator Mode

(–24+2) ÷ 4=

The Organizer’s built-in calculator can perform arithmetic calcula-

tions in up to 12 digits.

Constant/repeat calculation

The second figure is a constant value

Calculator mode is selected by

(

addition,

subtraction,

division)

ULAT

34 + 57 =

45 + 57 =

91.

102.

pressing

the

appropriate number of times.

The first figure is a constant value

multiplication)

Each time you press the key, the

display switches as follows:

O .

68 x 25 =

68 x 40 =

1700.

2720.

Calculation mode

Metric Conversion mode

➠

Currency Conversion mode

...

➠

Percentage

200

➠

10% of 200

20.

25.

220.

160.

Before performing any calculations, press

display.

twice to clear the

Percentage 9 of 36

10% mark-up

20% discount

•

An error occurs if the integer section of the calculation result

Root

Aⁿ

exceeds 12 digits, if the memory exceeds 12 digits, or a number

is divided by zero. (“E” is displayed.)

√25 – 9

4³

= O

64.

Press

to clear the error message.

* = =

Unit division

1/8

/ =

0.125

Memory function

25 x 5 =

–) 84 ÷ 3 =

+) 68 +17

(Total) =

125.

28.

85.

182.

123456789098 x

145 =

17901234419210

123456789098

145

E17.9012344192

(17.9012344192 x 10¹²= 17901234419200)

Currency Conversion Mode

Currency conversion has 5 stages of programmable conversion.

Each stage is capable of 12-digit calculation.

q Conversion Mode

Each time you press

Calculation mode

, the display switches as follows:

➠

Currency Conversion mode

➠

Setting a new currency conversion rate

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

Metric Conversion mode

➠...

1. Press

ate number of times to select the

Currency Conversion mode.

the appropri-

URREN

Conversion Table

AD USD

Conversion Pattern

RATE

Unit 1

Unit 2

2. Press

the appropriate currency

conversion stage.

to select

5 currency conversions are available.

Metric Conversion Patterns

inch

⇔

centimeter (cm)

3. Press

yard

mile

meter (m)

kilometer (km)

Celsius (°C)

meter (m)

The setting mode will appear.

The preset currency names can be renamed here.

4. Rename the left currency if necessary, then press

Note:

Fahrenheit (°F)

feet

ounce (oz)

pound (lb)

US gallon (gal)

UK gallon (gal)

gram (g)

•

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

unit.

kilogram (kg)

liter (l US)

5. Rename the right currency if necessary, then press

liter (l UK)

Note:

•

The conversion result may have a slight calculation error as a result

of rounding off the number. Use the result for reference only.

6. Enter the rate; 1.45.

Up to 12 numeric characters can

be entered for the rate.

Metric Conversion Mode

Metric conversion is capable of 12-digit calculation.

URREN

BP USD

RATE

Convert metric unit

If you need to clear the rate

number, press

. 45

7. Press

to store the setting.

Calculate 68°F to °C

1. Press

Metric Conversion mode.

2. Press or to select

the appropriate number of times to select the

Currency conversion

Be sure to set the rate before starting a conversion.

<e.g. £

1. Press

➠

(

ETRI

the appropriate conversion stage.

the appropriate number of times to select the

Currency Conversion mode.

RATE

2. Press

stage.

to select the appropriate currency conversion

–

)

F 32 5 / 9

3. Enter the amount. (e.g. £50)

4. Press

(£50=approx. $72.5)

3. Enter the amount, “68”.

4. Press

(68°F=approx. 20°C)

Press to clear the calcula-

tion result.

URREN

50 .

ETRI

BP USD

°C

68 .

72 . 5

20 .

<e.g. $

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

6. Press

($120=approx. £82.76)

Use or to change the

conversion direction.

Press to clear the

calculation result.

➠

£>

CURREN

BP USD

120 .

82 . 7586206896

Changing the Password

Secret Function

1. In the Home Clock mode, press f S

The password entry display will appear.

2. Enter the current password.

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.

3. Press

x. The Secret

RET

function setting display will

appear.

Registering a Password

As a safeguard, make a written record of the password. Also, be aware

that the password is case-sensitive.

ED I T PASS

UNLOCK DA^WTA

ORD

4. Select “EDIT PASSWORD” by

using

m, then press

1. Press f S in the Home

Clock mode.

PASS

RET

5. Enter a new password.

6. Press

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

then press

The password entry display will

appear.

2. Enter the characters you wish to use.

3. Press

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

then press . The Secret function will be turned on.

Turning the Secret Function Off

1. In the Home Clock mode, press f S

The password entry display will appear.

Accessing listings

If the Secret function is on, when you press

2. Enter the current password, then press

3. Select "UNLOCK DATA" by using or

"UNLOCK DATA?" will be displayed.

4. Press to delete the password and to turn the Secret

function off.

MEMO/ANN

, then press

TO DO/EXPENSE

or you enter the Schedule mode etc., the 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.

Your hand

The dealer’s hand

4. Press

Each time you press

new card is dealt.

to see your hand.

Game Mode

, a

BLA

KJACK

GAME

Press

once or twice to play the game “BLACKJACK” or

“ALPHA ATTACK”.

•

“J”, “Q”, and “K” are counted

as 10.

“A” can be counted as 1 or 11.

When first 2 cards are “A” and

a face card (“J”, “Q”, or “K”),

your hand is “BLACKJACK”.

J28

GAME

Each time you press

JACK” and “ALPHA ATTACK”.

, the display switches between “BLACK-

Your bet

•

Your chips

BLACKJACK (Twenty-one)

Make your “hand” (the total of the numbers on the cards) close to 21,

without going over 21.

Your total

The dealer’s total

5. Press

to stop being dealt

GAME

1. Press

once or twice to

and hold your hand. The dealer’s

hand and the results are

displayed.

BLA

KJA

BLA

KJA

display the following Game

mode screen.

J28

32K4

2. Press

to start a game.

•

When you win, your total

flashes and your bet is

doubled.

The left 2 cards are dealt for

you. (One is faced up and the

other is faced down.)

Your chips

Your bet

Your chips

•

When you win with “BLACK-

JACK”, your bet is tripled.

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

the fewer bet.

6. Press

and display the Game mode screen.

•

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

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

the next time.

•

To set your chips back to 30, press

the Game mode screen.

and press

ALPHA ATTACK

Type in characters (A to Z, 0 to 9) displayed on the bottom line to clear

them. The game is divided into 20 levels in speed.

GAME

1. Press

once or twice to

ALPH

ATTACK

display the following Game

mode screen.

LEVEL 01

2. Enter the level number (2 digits

from 01 to 20).

•

01: slow, 20: fast

3. Press x to start a game.

ALPH

ATTACK

LEVEL 03

EYKW

4. Press the same key as the first character at the left end of the

bottom line. (In this case, press keys in the order: E

→

W.)

•

Pressing 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, press

or any mode key.

Managing the Organizer's Memory

Using the Included PC Software

Use the memory management function to utilize the Organizer's

memory more efficiently.

The CD-ROM contains software to enable exchange of data with a

PC.

The software consists of:

Note:

• Before performing memory management, back up your data.

• While the memory management is in progress, do not press the

RESET switch. Doing so may result in losing all the data stored in

the Organizer.

Synchronization Software:

Can be used to synchronize Microsoft^®Outlook^®data, such as

Contacts, Calendar, Task, and Memo, with the Organizer.

Desktop Utilities:

1. Tap

and press

2. A dialog "MANAGE MEMORY YES/NO" appears.

Select "Yes" using or , then press to continue, or

or , then press to go back to the list

, select "MANAGE MEMORY" by using

Can be used to backup/restore data in the Organizer, and export/

import data to different file formats.

Minimum System Requirements:

• IBM PC or 100% compatible

• Microsoft^®Windows^®98/98SE/2000 Professional/Me/XP

• Pentium^®300MHz or higher

select "No" using

of Menu items.

3. When "Yes" is selected, a message "PLEASE WAIT..." appears to

indicate that the memory management is in progress.

• 50MB free hard disk space

• 64MB RAM for Microsoft^®Windows^®98/98SE/2000 Professional/

When done, the display will return to indicate the clock mode.

• 128MB RAM for Microsoft^®Windows^®XP

• One available 9-pin serial port

• CD-ROM drive

Note:

• By performing memory management, the amount of reusable

memory (indicated in "MEMORY CHECK" under [MENU]) will be

utilized.

• Mouse or compatible pointing device

Additional System Requirements:

• Microsoft^®Outlook^®97/98/2000/2002 must be installed to utilize

the Synchronization Software between the Organizer and your PC.

Connecting the Organizer to Your PC

1. Turn off your PC and the Organizer.

Serial Port Setup

The serial port setting dialog box appears

after you have finished software installation.

2. Connect the standard 9-pin connector of the PC-Link cable to the

PC’s serial port.

Click “Auto Detect...” to allow the Synchroni-

zation to automatically detect the appropriate

serial port. Make sure that the unit is physically connected with the

PC first, then click this button.

• Using a 25-pin connector will require an additional adapter.

(Commercially available)

3. Connect the other end of the PC-Link cable to the Organizer’s

option port.

If the desired serial port is not found, manually select the serial port

from the drop-down list.

4. Turn on the PC and the Organizer.

Synchronization Software

After the Serial Port Setup is

complete, the Settings window will

appear.

Connecting to the Option

port of an Organizer.

To bring up the Settings window

manually, right-click on the

Synchronization icon on the

Windows^®system tray, then select

"Settings..." in the menu.

Installing

1. Insert the PC software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Installa-

tion process should automatically start.

If the PC software screen does not appear, double-click “My

Computer” to locate the CD-ROM drive directory, then double-click

to launch “install.exe” found on the CD-ROM.

General tab

This tab allows you to select the application that you want to

synchronize with the PC.

2. Click the "Install" button.

3. Follow the installation instructions that appear on the screen.

•

Click on the checkbox for each application to enable synchroni-

zation.

Use the "Option..." button, or double-click the desired settings

row to configure the communication method.

Note:

• For Windows2000^®Professional and Windows^®XP, install/uninstall

programs after logging on as an Administrator.

• When the installation is complete, click the "Finish" button to finish

the installation process.

Click the "Default" button to reset the Options settings.

Synchronization action:

: Merges the data between the PC and the unit.

Desktop Utilities

Launch "Desktop Utilities" from the

Start menu, or right-click on the

Synchronization icon on the Windows^®

system tray, then select "Desktop

Utilities..." in the menu. Utilize the

Desktop Utilities via the following

graphic interface:

: PC overwrites the data of the unit.

: The unit overwrites the PC data.

The Conflict Resolution Tab

The Synchronization software’s Conflict Resolution tab allows you

to select the way data conflicts are resolved when data modifica-

tions are made and the “Synchronize” option is selected on the

General tab.

Backup/Restore

The Backup/Restore menu of the Desktop Utilities allows you to make a

backup file of the unit data, or to restore it back to the internal memory of

the unit. Be noted that the setup parameters won't be backed up.

•

Add all conflicting items: Each modification on both the unit and

the PC is reflected and saved respectively after synchronization.

•

Backup: Select “Backup...” from button, then enter the desired

name of the file to be backed up.

•

Unit overwrites PC data: The PC data will be overwritten. The

modifications made on the unit are reflected on the PC after

synchronization.

•

Restore: Select “Restore...” from button, then select the desired

name of the file to be restored.

•

PC overwrites unit data: The unit data will be overwritten. The

modifications made on the PC are reflected on the unit after

synchronization.

Export/Import

The Export/Import menu of the Desktop Utilities allows you to import

data created by each application to the unit, or export data created on

the PC to the unit by application data.

The PIM Tab

•

Export: Select the desired application name, then click “Export...”,

then enter the desired filename to which you wish to export data.

Import: Select the desired application name, then click “Import...”,

then enter the desired filename from which you wish to import data.

The PIM tab allows you to configure the download settings of the PIM

data.

•

Use Outlook HOME ‘Address’ and ‘Fax number’: Downloads or

synchronizes only data of HOME addresses and FAX numbers.

Use Outlook WORK ‘Address’ and ‘Fax’ number: Downloads or

synchronizes only data of WORK addresses and FAX numbers.

Today forward: Downloads or synchronizes only data of today and

forward.

All: Downloads or synchronizes all schedule data.

Operating Battery Replacement

Battery replacement time

Battery Replacement

Batteries used

When “

B” is displayed, immediately replace the operating

Type

Lithium battery

Model

CR2032

Quantity

Use

Unit operation

Backlighting

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

The operating battery holder is indicated as "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.

•

Be sure to write down any important information stored in the

memory before replacing the batteries.

Precautions

Since improper use of the batteries may cause leakage or

explosion, strictly observe the following instructions:

Caution:

•

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.

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

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

battery level is low.

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

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

other settings may not be made.

•

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.

Backlight Battery Replacement

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 "BACKLIGHT"

under the battery holder cover.

B” is

Because the batteries in the Organizer were installed at the factory,

they may become exhausted before the specified expiration time is

reached.

Replacing the batteries

Specifications

•

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

Model:

Product name:

Display:

EL-6996

Do not press

completed.

until the battery replacement procedure is

Personal Organizer

14 columns x 5 lines with the Backlight

256 KB Flash memory

Approx. 250 KB

A) In case of telephone listings only:

Max. 290 listings

B) In case of the other listings only:

Max. 2000 listings

Listings can be stored until the total of both

types (A and B) reach 250 KB.

Memory capacity:

User area:

1. Press

to turn the power off.

2. Loosen the screw (turn counterclockwise) and

remove the battery holder cover on the back

of the unit.

3. Remove one used battery using a ball-point

pen or similar object.

•

Do not use a mechanical pencil or sharp

pointed object.

Clock mode

Accuracy:

Display:

60 seconds/month (at 25°C/77°F)

Year, month, day, day of the week, hour, minute,

second, AM/PM, city name

4. Install one new battery with the positive side

(+) facing up.

5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for replacing both

batteries, if necessary.

Clock system:

Telephone mode:

Calendar mode:

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

date format (switchable), World clock function,

daylight saving time/summer time display

function, daily/hourly/schedule alarm function

Entry and recall of Last name, First name,

Company, Home#, Office#, Fax#, Mobile#,

E-mail, Address, City, State, Zip code, Country,

Note

From Jan.,1950 to Dec., 2150, Confirmation of

the Schedule, To Do, and Anniversary mode

entries can be made by the indication marks

seen on the right side of the date

6. Replace the holder cover and secure with the

screw.

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

8. Set the clock to the correct time.

is pressed.

Caution:

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

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

quickly as possible.

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

batteries.

Schedule mode:

Entry and recall of schedule (year, month, day,

hour and minute), schedule alarm and

Description

Operating temperature

Power supply:

Operating battery: 3.0V ... (DC) (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1)

Backlight battery: 3.0V ... (DC) (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1)

Auto Power Off Function:

0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)

–

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

of anniversaries

Entry and recall of To Do listings (Due Date,

Priority and Description)

To Do mode:

Approx. 7 minutes

Battery life:

Operating battery (at 25°C/77°F)

• Approx. 1200 hours

Memo mode:

Expense mode:

Entry and recall of memo listings

Entry and recall of Expense listings (Date,

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