Using the Optional Peripherals, Peripherals Menu | Sharp ZQ-640

Chapter 9

Using the Optional Peripherals

The Peripherals Menu

Your Organizer is a powerful pocketsize computer with built-in functions that make it possible to accomplish a broad range of tasks. It has the flexibility to connect to other Organizers and transfer data to desktop computers using data transfer facilities, which are accessed through the PERIPHERALS menu. This chapter provides descriptions and examples to get you up and running quickly with these powerful features.

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Sets up data exchange with PCs (see p.78).

Transfers data with other ZQ-6301 ZQ-6401 ZQ-650 Organizers (see p.77)

Configures data transfer to/ from other Organizers or PC via infrared port, Docking Station or cable (see p.74)

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Contents

Sharr Page Introduction Contents All reset operation Resetting the OrganizerBattery Replacement Replacing the operating batteries Specifications Index Dusty Caring for the OrganizerDamage it Fingernails to press them Getting Started Part Names and Functions For wireless communication with other ZQ-650 Organizers Installing the batteriesHolds operating battery Getting the Organizer Up and Running Initializing Press Enter when ready Setting up the Organizer after Initialization Setting the Owner’s InformationWelcome messaaes and instructions Setting the Clock Advanced Setup Setting the World CitySetting the Start-up Display Auto power off Setting the Password and Locking theorganizerTo start working with the Organizer Turning the Organizer on and off Backlight Turning the key beep on and off Applications Getting to Know Your OrganizerMenu operations Pop-up menus Keyboard Display symbols How to use built-in Help When built-in help is not available Opening an Application General Operation Selecting the Display Modes Index mode Al ‘II Edit mode111 Al Yl Creating a New Entry First Name Pat Last Name JonesOFFICE# FAX# Editing an Existing Entry Editing TechniquesFields Cursor SymbolsTyping in text Numbers Pndl a Moving around the displayInserting and overwriting text Deleting text Using index mode Finding Specific Entries in Your OrganizerScrolling the display Enter the name you are looking for. For example, type Using keywords By date Deleting entries using the application menu Deleting EntriesDeleting single entries Checking the Memory Checking the Time and Date Tools Menu -theOrganizer’s Basic Utilities Calendar Application Time Management Daily Calendar Selecting a date Date Calculating Schedule ApplicationSelectinn a specific date Calendar application menu Deletes selected Schedule entries Making entries for recurring and extended events Bi-weekly Repeats every other week Monthly by dayPress lJ to display the pop-up list, then select Daily Set will sound even if the unit is turned off Setting a Schedule alarm Split Screen Mode Clearing a set alarmSelecting the Split Screen Mode Schedule application menu Making new entries To Do applicationAssigning priority to entries Enter the following information Description Assigning due dates to entries Checking off completed entriesDue Date To Do application menu Updating the Category list+ For the details of Split Screen function, see p.36 You may wish to edit the names of existing categories Ann application menu Ann Anniversary Application Tel Application Creating Your Own Database Customizing this application User File Application Configuring fields Customizing the User File ApplicationChanging file name For example, in the User File application, you might decide Modifying the Index display and the Index sort Order User File application menu Memo Application MemoCreating documents Pl~re y Finding entries Turning word wrap on and offSincerely Memo application menu Desk Accessories Calc Calculator ApplicationPress CALClCONv to start the application Example 4567890123 x 456 = Is displayed with E To clear the error08295789608 x Ie ,082,957,896,080 New value Cost Factors so conversion can be performed right away Calculation examplesChanging the currency rate Enter to confirm Performing a conversion Calc application menu Clock Application Changing the Local cityTo view the Clock, simply press Clock Setting the time and date Checking the time in a citv Press Menu to open the Clock menu Select Enable DST Disabling all alarmsDaylight Saving Time DST Assigning DST to a city Clock application menu Expense Function Press NEW Blank form opens in Edit modeEntering expense record Press v or Next to move to the Amount field Press a or Prev to move to the Category field. Press Summarizing expense records for a specific date Expense Report Amount for the specified period is calculated and displayed Entering and changing category and payment Type settings Expense application menu Copying or Moving Blocks of Text Features and Utilities for Added Power To cancel the operation Copying or Moving EntriesPress Enter to store the amended entry with the pasted text You can use the following keyboard shortcuts Accent Special CharactersLetter Non-English Character Keyboard shortcut Peripherals Menu Using the Optional Peripherals Transferring between two Xl-650 Organizers Transferring Data Initial set-up 1lUNIT to MIT7TRANSFER Initial set-up Turn off both Organizers Exchanging data with other Organizers There are some other restrictions. See p.79 Exchanging Information with a Personal Computer Select PC-LINK Points to remember when using peripherals Start-Up Display Personalizing Your OrganizerSelectincl the start-w disrAav Press l-4 to select the desired background Setting the Owner’s Information Locking the OrganizerTurninn on the Lock Markinghnmarking entries as Secret Accessing Secret entries Automatic Relocking Changing or deleting the password Enter your password exactly as you registered it Press Enter If you forget your password Setting the weekly format Setting up the date formatChanging the Calendar Display Format Selecting the Large font view Resetting the Organizer All reset operationAppendices Organizer uses the following type of battery Battery ReplacementGeneral guidelines Replacing the operating batteriesPage Specifications Operating temperature 0C to 40C 32F to 104F Dimensions Ambient temperature of 23CTime system Other functions Hour or 24-hour 23C 73F Checking Current time/date 28 Memory Time in a city IndexPage Page See also Finding By keyword 25 By date Page Sharr Tel/User File Applications Page Press Enter To Do Application Move to the start of the text you want to copy or cut Expense application Press Expense Press NEWPress r to move to the Amount field Changing the batteries Calculator