Replacing the batteries

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

Do not press ountil the battery replacement procedure is completed.

1. Press oto turn the power off.

2. Loosen the screw (turn counterclockwise) and

 

remove the battery holder cover on the back

 

of the unit.

RESET

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 each batteries, if necessary.

R

ESET

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

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

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 quickly as possible.

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

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Specifications

Model:

YO-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

 

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

Clock mode

 

 

Accuracy:

±60 seconds/month (at 25°C/77°F)

Display:

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

 

second, AM/PM, city name

Clock system:

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

Telephone mode:

Entry and recall of Last name, First name,

 

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

 

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

 

Note

Calendar mode:

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

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Sharp YO-290 operation manual Specifications, Replacing the batteries

YO-290 specifications

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