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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

 

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mode.

 

PASSWORD :

The password entry display will

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appear.

 

 

2.Enter the characters you wish to use.

3.Press x.

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, ;,

[or you enter the Schedule mode etc., the password entry display will appear.

1.Enter the password, then press x.

Be aware that the password is case-sensitive. The screen of the target mode will be displayed.

Changing the Password

1.In the Home Clock mode, tap(secret). 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 kor m, then press x.

5. Enter a new password.

6.Press x.

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

Turning the Secret Function Off

1.In the Home Clock mode, tap(secret). The password entry display will appear.

2.Enter the current password, then press x.

3.Select "UNLOCK DATA" by using kor m, then press x. "UNLOCK DATA?" will be displayed.

4.Press xto delete the password and to turn the Secret function off.

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Sharp YO-290 operation manual Secret Function, Registering a Password, Accessing listings, Changing the Password

YO-290 specifications

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