Sharp IQ-8900 Instrukcja Użytkownika

Making your first entry (a Telephone entry)Note: The procedures described in the example below can be usedin many of this unit’s applications.cl1cl203

3. Select the desired period for deletion.A warning message appears asking if you are sure youwant to delete all the entries for the selected period.4

Makingentries forrecurring andextendedevents1.If you would like to make a new entry, press [NEW) , or ifyou would like to view other entries on that d

REPEAT THIS ENTRYDATE JUN 24,1994 FRI7. Touch Il.WEEKLY is the defaultrepeat setting.8. Enter the number of additional days on which the eventwill rep

Settinga Schedulealarml To repeat an entry that has already been stored, selectit in the Index mode or display it in the View mode, thenproceed from s

5. Move to the DESCRIPTION field and type Lunch with Jo.6. Touch (STOREI.4 appears at the top of the display indicating that any setalarms will sound

The To Do ApplicationMaking newentriesThe To Do application is a valuable organizational tool tohelp meet deadlines and to add structure and efficienc

Assigning priority to entriesIn the PRIORITY field you can enter a number (O-9) orletter (A-Z) (but not special or accented characters),which then act

Assigning due dates to entriesEnter the following information:DescriptionSales reportDue DateMar 70, 1994In the To Do application,1. Press (NEW) .2. T

1:1516 ?I1; 171’: 1812 1920 122122232428293031272;2;JTouch the description in the dotted - border box toaccess the Index mode for monthly goal entries

*fTouch the entry twice.The entry is displayed in the View mode.Using the Calendar viewsTo Do entries are indicated with an ! beside their duedates in

Jotting down a quick note into the Scrapbookq Press j!j .cl121 Take the pen and write anote on the display.131 Press (m) when youare finished drawing.

1.2.3.4.lwEditing 1.entries2.3.Make the desired changes.4.Touch -1.Checking offcompletedentriesUsing keywordsUsino the contents of any fields, includi

which makes it easy to check completed entries whenyou check your schedule for the day, or in the To Doapplication, which lets you check off a Monthly

today. The entry is now resorted into the DONE ENTRIESfile.usIf you mistakenly check off an entry as completed, youcan uncheck the entry by touching t

I?3If you mistakenly check off an entry as completed, youcan uncheck the entry by touching the check box orpressing a again. However, if you do this,

4. Enter the category. Type Phone Call.5. Move to CATEGORY 2. Type Alpha Pro.DESCRIPTION iCal Frank about4!Alpha Project._..____._.____..._...

CATEGORIES Elmm/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . +.pg3. Select the desired category and touch 1 SELECT] .kfTouch the d

3. Select the category that you want to check by touching ittwice.All entries that have been assigned the selected categoryBare shown in the Index mod

recommended to use the category list so the changes willbe reflected in all entries that category is assigned to.You can edit a category at any time i

Deletingentries1.2.3.4.*/Deleting single entriesSelect the desired entry in the Index mode or display it inthe View mode.Press (MENU) , touch -1, and

A warning message will appear asking if you are sure youwant to delete all the entries in the selected file.4. Touch l-1 (or 1x1 to cancel the deletio

--Recording an appointmentIII1El2cl3q405El6press g .uTouch the day you wish tomake an appointment on.Press INEW).Touch the time bar at the-time the ap

The Ann (Anniversary) ApplicationThe Ann (Anniversary) application makes it easy for youto keep track of annual events, such as weddingHanniversaries

4. Move to the DESCRIPTION field.5. Enter the description of the event. Type Jo’s Birthday.OATEJM/D= 5117ESCRIPTION iJo'sBirthday46. Touch -1.The

5. Move to the DESCRIPTION field.6. Enter the description. Type Mother’s Day.7. Touch l-1.-k’In the Index mode, you can select a file simply bytouchin

4. Touch -1 when you find the desired entry.IETThis function does not distinguish between upper- andlower-case letters.Editingentries1. Select the fil

3. Touch ]YES] (or pi to cancel the deletion).*fYou can also delete all entries in both ANN files. Simplyselect ALL ANN FILES in step 2 above.qlwIt is

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Creating Your Own DatabaseThis chapter will discuss using the Tel(Telephone) and User File applications.The two applications are actually identical in

The Tel and User File ApplicationsEach application comes with three files (or directories).l The three Tel files are all set up by default to manage a

Making newIn the Tel or User File application,entries1. Select the file in which you want to store the informationusing the procedure shown above.2. P

4. Select the entry, then touch ml to see it in detail.*<Touch the entry twice.Search by headingIf you know the contents of the first field of the

Moving an appointmentAppointment times and dates can frequently change. Rather thanre-typing the information, you can easily change an appointmentstor

Editingentries1. Select the entry in theView mode.2. Press (iZ).Index mode or display it in theEdit mode with the cursor in theThe entry opens in thef

A warning message will appear asking if you are sure youwant to delete all entries in the selected file.4. Touch (YESI (or [NO] to cancel the deletion

6. Press (2nd) km) to paste the picture into the field.TEL NUMBER1212-555-1212. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5.1.2.3.4.5.-tThe TelapplicationmenusCopy the revised picture and paste it back to the picturefield in the Tel or User File entry opened in the Editmo

The User File EYIEWSapplication* USER FILE 1 -menusUSER FILE 2 - -tUSER FILE 3FL. ILTER ON/OFF b- ’Selects the USER FILE 1.Selects the USER FILE 2.1Se

3.Select FILE NAME. The FILE NAME window opens.4.5.6.Configuringfields1.2.3.k+XurrentfilenamePress Ial (%@ to clear the current name.Enter the new nam

4.5.6.7.8.9.used in this file.Move to “Number of fields” and press (al (E) toclear the current number in the field.Enter the number of fields that you

l Touch TEXT-PICTURE to toggle between the twodata types.10. Touch -1 when you have finished.(Or -1 to cancel the changes and leave the fieldsas they

Field nameINDEX FORMCOMPANY: 13--NAME! 13._... -... . . . . . . I . . . . . . . .POSITION. . . ...+-... . . . . . . . . . . I . .

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Entering a To Do itemq Press ‘g .0You can assign the task a priority using asingle character. (0 - 9 or A - Z).12) Press (KKK).131Type in a descriptio

This chapter explains the features of theNotebook application, the unit’s built-inword processor, and the Outline application,a simple but powerful ou

The Notebook ApplicationThe unit’s Notebook application provides you with asimple yet powerful means of recording information, fromnotes at a meeting

1. Press (-1 to open the application.As with the other applications you have used, theNotebook application opens in the Index mode.2. Press [NEW).3. E

Making aOnce you have written this letter to Frank, you may neednew entryto write a similar letter to someone else. Rather thanbased onhaving to forma

*/You can also use [w)and [M) .3. Select the entry, then touch (VIEWI to see it in detail.*<Touch the entry twice.The full entry is displayed.If an

4. Touch IDONE] when you find the entry.cwThe Search function does not distinguish between upper-and lower-case letters.Editing1. Select the entry in

3.Changingthe charactersize on thedisplayA warning message appears asking if you are sure youwant to delete all entries in the application.Touch (YES(

SearchingWhen editing or revising an entry in the Notebookfor specificapplication, you may want to change or delete only awords in thesingle word or o

richness to the way your text appears, and can be used,for example, to differentiate titles of books and otherworks from regular text or to emphasize

The settings remain in effect until another font style isselected. To change the font style back to plain or toanother style, repeat the above procedu

Searching for information anywhere in the unitq Press E .clcl2Type in any word stored inan entry that you want toFind allentriescontainins:search for.

You can specify as many indents as you want in an entry.However, it is not possible to change the setting in themiddle of a paragraph (which ends with

EG?Turning indenting on automatically sets FIRST LINE to 1,its minimum value. If you have set a LEFT indent, andwant to indent the first lines of para

follows or is entered subsequently is laid out according tothe new setting.I@l If the cursor is positioned anywhere within a paragraph,the whole parag

2. Move to the field you want to change and enter thedesired number of characters.3. Touch -1 when you have finished making all thedesired settings (o

part of the page text is entered to-the same size as thedisplay.I1 inch top margin+-+ Organizer1 inchDisplay4.16 inchleftright marginmargin48 inch bot

2. Move to the margin field you want to change-TOP,BOTTOM, LEFT, or RIGHT-then use (K) to deletethe current values, and enter the desired ones.3. Touc

View page layoutIf you are working with a full-size page, and you want tocheck that text is formatting properly on the page, youcan do so using PAGE L

SET PAGE FORMATSWORD-WRAPPING OFFPAGE SIZEI . ..-...-. I" . . . ..-..-... i.".". . . . -- -... I . ..---...- I" . .

TheNotebookapplicationmenus[FINII TEXTPfwl iLocates a text using (of up to 20characters) in an entry (see p. 146).~MODIFYINSERT PAGE BREAK -Inserts a

Creating anBelow is an example of how a price list might look in theoutlineOutline application in full view mode.&ware ProductsPS-117 $99.95$65.00

Finding an entry from the Index modeThe Index modes for Tel, User File, Outline and Notebook are verysimilar.01Select an application andTouch one of t

5. Type the first subtopic, pressing IJ) at the end of eachline.When you begin typing, the display automaticallyswitches to the Edit mode.l 1994 Produ

FindingoutlinesOutlines are stored in alphabetical order according totheir titles.Using the Index mode1. Go to the Index mode.2. Touch a tab to displa

4. Touch ml when you find the entry you want.uaThe Search function does not distinguish between upper-and lower-case letters.Displayingfull topicsIn t

Selecting topicsSimply touch anywhere on a topic to select it. Theflashing diamond indicates the currently selected topic.You can also move between to

1[11 is displayed to indicate the insertion position.3. Move [II to the desired location using m and Ir).4. Type in the new topic.5. Touch -1.Press l-

If the entry is in the one-line view mode, select full viewmode (see p. 168) to display all the hidden parts of theoutline.2. Press (m) , touch -1, an

4.01994 Product Prices*Hardware ProductsPB-101 $199.95 $120.00PB-102 $179.95 $110.00*Software ProductsPS-117 $99.95$65.00*AccessoriesPB-101A $49.95$29

4. Touch ml (or PI to cancel the deletion).*/You can also delete a selected topic (family) by pressing(E) in step 2 above.usIf you select a topic for

Usingsubtopics(children)The examples used so far have only contained one levelof topics (excluding the title, which is always on the firstlevel by its

touch-1.3. Type in the first topic, then touch ]m] .4. Press a to make the second topic a child (subtopic)of “Northeast”.*’Touch the area to the right

Using the Calendar viewsThe Calendar consists of 5 different views: a 3-month, l-month, l-week, 1 -week (graphical), and a 1 -day view. These views al

difficult to manage. The collapse function allows you tocondense the view and later expand only those topicsand families that you need to see.It hides

*fYou can also expand a family to display only thenext-level subtopics below the parent topic. Select thetopic whose next-level subtopics you want to

The Outlineapplicationmenusc.You cannot move a topic one character to the left ifthis action would split up a parent and child. Movethe selected topic

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Desk AccessoriesThe “desk accessories” are valuable utilitiesfor everyday use. The Calc (Calculator) canperform on-the-fly calculations on numbersente

The Calc (Calculator) ApplicationThe unit has a 1 O-digit calculator which performsmathematical operations, including square root andpercentage calcul

l Press (,I to erase the last digit typed.l E on the display indicates an error. Touch [CCE 1 toclear the error.l Touch I+/- to change the sign of a d

b marks the starting entry. The value on the display ofthe key pad is the value you have just entered or finalresult of the calculation, as indicated

Changing part of a calculation1. Move to the line you want to change using [PREV] .2. Enter the new operator and value then press (m).3. Press [m) aga

4. Enter the ending date.5. Touch -1.The number of days between the two dates is shown.asl if you make a mistake, touch -1 to return to aprevious step

cl304Touch mi to see thedetails of the selected date.This time bar shows you2when you have appointmentsand when you have free time.You can mark To Do

*fYou can continue to calculate dates in the future or pastusing the calculated date as a new starting date; after adate is calculated, touch F] or I-

From Calc to entry1. After a calculation, touch the value displayed in the Calcwindow to highlight it, and press (2nd) Icopv) .2. Open an entry in the

Calculation examplesCalculationExampleOperationDisplay(answer)Arithmetic12x3+5=12 p-J 3 1+15 l-q41.(-24) + 4 - 2 =24 I+/- 1+14 /_I 2 m-8.Constant34 +

The Clock ApplicationChangingthe HomecityThe unit’s built-in clock makes it possible not only toknow the correct time in your area, but also to know t

4.Type the first letter of the name of the country where thecity you want to select is located. (For example, if youwanted to select San Francisco, yo

Setting the 1.time anddate2.3.4.5.*f6.7.Press (m) and touch mlto open the TOOLSmenu.Select SET CLOCK.Select ADJUST TIME/DATE.The TIME/DATE window open

Checkingthe time ina city1.2.3.4.You can find out the time anywhere in the world using theClock application, based on the difference between thetime i

5.6.7.8.Touch-1.GiTAdding aUser’s city1.2.3.CITY list, all cities in this list are in alphabetical orderaccording to country name.Type the first lette

4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Daylightsaving timew-v1.2.3.You can set up to three cities by entering information inthe three fields. In the unit’s default settings,

5.1.2.3.Setting dailyalarms1.s appears to the left of the city, indicating that DST hasbeen assigned to it.Touchml.To unassign a city’s DST setting, s

Editing an Entrycl1Find an entry that you wish to change.m Press [EDIT).131 Make any necessarychanges.You can also drag the pen over -text to select i

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To open the second tools menu, touch MORE TOOLSand select ENABLE/DISABLE ALARM.The ENABLE/DISABLE ALARM submenu opens. Thesetting in effect is indicat

-tGeneral operations for graphic entries using theScrapbook application were introduced in Chapter 2.If you want to review those operations, turn to p

Using thedrawingtoolsFindingentriesEditing 1.entries2.3.4.Selectingan area1.The drawing tools add versatility and capability tocreating graphics with

2.Draw a line to select the area you want.You select an area by drawing a line diagonally across it.The unit recognizes the line as a diagonal and pla

4. Press (2nd) (PASTE) .asYou cannot reduce or enlarge an area of graphics. Nomatter what size area you select to paste to, thecut/copied graphics (or

6. Press (2nd) [%%I .The text is reproduced so that it fits in the area youspecify with lines of text split over several lines ifnecessary.If the spec

The DATA DELETION submenu appears.E WOOIFY..,...,\,.\...\.~,..1:2. Select ALL SCRAPBOOK DATA.A warning message appears asking if you are sure youwa

Features and Utilities for AddedPowerIn addition to its basic features, the unit alsoprovides an array of utilities that gives youeven greater control

The Filer ApplicationNamelabelsThis unique and easy-to-use application allows you tomanage your information by topics rather than by type ofentry. Usi

Congratulations on purchasing the IQ-8900/lQ-8920 unit.Please read this operation manual thoroughly tofamiliarize yourself with all the features of th

Deleting an Entry111 Find an entry that youwish to delete.121 Press [DEL).TEL 1131 Touch [xl to confirmthe deletion.Deleting Multiple EntriesI -.__ .1

Assigningentries tofoldersThere are two ways of assigning entries to a folder: youcan assign a group of entries to one folder, or you canassign indivi

usl If you select a folder that already contains entries andtouch 1-1 , a message indicates that if youproceed, the existin entries will be unassi ned

are displayed as the name of the folder (or UNTITLED isdisplayed if you collected secret entries without specifyinga keyword).-fYou can easily change

The entry is appended to any existing entriesIselected folder(s).l.BIf you select an empty folder to assign an entn theI to, thefirst ten characters o

Viewingentries viathe FilerOnce an entry has been assigned to a folder, it can beeasily accessed using the Filer. The advantage toaccessing informatio

1.2.3.4.Unassigningentries fromfolders1.2.3.Select the entry that you want to remove.4.Touch -1 .Since the entry is not deleted from the unit, there i

5. Touch -1 to return to the Filer Drawer.Unassigning all entries from a folderYou can easily unassign all of the entries assigned to afolder using th

3. Select the folder that you want to merge the first folderwith (destination folder).The contents of the first selected folder are appended tothe des

See page 248 for more information about unit to unittransfers.The Filerapplicationmenus~WtlDIFYAllows entering or editing theEDIT FOLDER NAMEIname of

2. Drag the touch pen from the beginning to the end of thetext that you want to move or copy.3. Press [2nd) (CUT) if you want to delete the selected t

Assigning an entry to a Filer folderNote: The entry will not be copied or moved to a folder. It is simply“assigned” to the folder. Entries assigned to

Copying or Moving Entries1.2.3.4.5.The CUT/COPY/PASTE function provides a quick,convenient way for you to copy or move an entire entry toanother locat

or User File entry (see p. 130), or to the start-updisplay (see p. 280). Pasting Scrapbook entries in anyother place only displays “(~PICTURE~~” there

The Time Stamp and Date Stamp FunctionsThe time and date stamp functions can be used to insertor “stamp” the current time and date anywhere in anentry

you can easily insert words, numbers, and phrases (up to32 characters long) in an entry with the press of a key.RegisteringThere are no default words

Inserting a 1.word orphrase 2with the.Word key3.4.Editing aword orphraseDeleting aword orphraseWhen entering or editing an entry in the Edit mode, pla

Turning 1.the Filteron2.3.4.all the display modes of an application until the function isturned off.You can edit or view the displayed entries normall

5. Type the keyword(s) you want to use as a filter. In theSchedule, keyword(s) must be those that appear in theDESCRIPTION field.In the Tel and User F

A message appears asking if you want to delete allfiltered entries in the application.4. Touch Lwl (or ml to cancel the procedure).All the filtered en

5. If the symbol you just selected is an accent mark ( - , 1 ,-* A h 0or -), it will flash on the display. Type the letteryou want to enter with that

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Using the FilerThe Filer allows you to group your entries into folders, which letsyou access and manage your information by subject matter insteadcl1c

Your unit is a powerful pocket-size computerwith self-contained functions that make itpossible to accomplish a broad range oftasks, including printing

The Peripherals MenuEPERIPHERALSPrints entries in an application (see p. 225, p. 226PRINTb- -and p. 227).PC LINK MODESets up data exchanges with perso

3. Set the IC card lock switch to the RELEASE position,(a red bar can be seen in the RELEASE position.)4. Slide the IC card eject switch and remove th

-tFor a full explanation of using the unit with a RAM card,see p. 238.Printing from the unitYou have great flexibility in what you can print out fromt

properly.FX Series:The unit supports the FX-80 and FX-850.LQ Series:The unit supports the LQ-510.l To print from the unit to a printer, the optional S

(see your printer’s manual regarding the emulation modesit supports).If your printer does not support any of the printer modelslisted, touch MORE EMUL

images also depends on your printer’s capabilities.Open the display that you want to print.Press (endj (PRINTSCREEN).Press m at any time to cancel pri

piimq.2. Select FILTER ON/OFF, then select TURN ON FILTERfrom the submenu. Enter the information to define theentries you want to print.The more infor

Printing allAll entries in an application (or in a selected file in theentriesAnn, Tel and User File applications) can be printed.To print all entries

Connect-1. Turn off the unit.ing thefax/modem2. Connect the unit and the level converter by plugging oneend of the level converter into the unit’s Com

Copying and pasting text between applicationsYou may find a need to copy text from one place to another in theunit.Go to the entry youwant to copy tex

SET FP,XiMODEM OPTIONS*-LINE TYPE :m PULSE,------%/\,-Ltouching the relevantsetting (turning the speakeron lets you hear dialling).Select the desired

Setting upthe FaxDirectoryAny file in the Tel or User File application can bedesignated as the FAX directory. The designated file canbe used normally

Setting upYou will need to enter your name and phone number asyouryou want them to appear on the top of each faxed pagepersonaland on the cover sheet

Sending afax (Auto-maticdialing) ,.2.us3.4.the inside front cover of this manual). The unit will insertthis information automatically if it has been e

IlsThe unit does not have an automatic redial function whenfaxing. If the line is busy, “A line error has occured!” willbe displayed and faxing will b

1. From the Notebook:piEmE-Select an entry and touch,From the Scrapbook: Select an entry, press [MENU),touch -1, and select FAX SEND.From the Filer: S

-fYou may find that, in some cases, the fax number dialstoo quickly for a connection to be made. You can slowdown the dialing sequence by inserting a

Speedbuttons3. The name, position-company name and fax number ofthe fax recipient are entered automatically when you setup the Fax Directory (See pm 2

2. Select GLOBAL SETTINGS.3. Touch SET FAX OPTIONS and then touch SET UPSPEED BUTTONS. The display appears.EditingSpeedbuttoninforma-tionMaking aYou c

Enhancing Capabilities Using a RAM CardA RAM card can be used with your unit in any of threeways:0 to expand memory capacity,l as a means of sharing d

Using the CalculatorIn addition to working like a standard calculator, the unit’sCalculator can work with numbers stored in an entry.El1cl203cl4El5cl6

unit’s memory.3. Touch m] . (Be careful not to touch ml here or youwill lose all the data in the unit.)A message will appear asking if you want to cle

card. See the following section for more information.Backing up“Backing up” means making a separate copy of your datadata to awhich can be kept in a s

Sharing datawith anotherunitIGZ1.2.When you restore data from a RAM card, any existinginformation in the unit will be lost.Data and entries can be tra

Touch [q .Select the application on the unit that you want to appendthe card’s entries to by pressing its application key.In the Tel and User File app

your information to guard against losing it, or copyinformation so that you or someone else can work with iton another device. A summary of transfer d

TransferData can be transferred directly between two 8900/9000betweenSeries units via the infrared port. Single entries or all the8900/9000entries in

us 000Press m at any time to cancel a transfer.After a transfer, the display returns to the applicationbeing used before the transfer procedure was be

4.1.2.Place the two units so that theirand within 80 cm of each other.infrared ports are in linel Do not leave the unit cover more than three-quarters

3.4.*’1.2.3.Press [G] on the receiving unit.Press (%!@) on the sending unit.The selected entry is transferred and appended to data inthe appropriate a

4. On the sending unit,l Press II\JIENU) and touch PERIPHERALS .l Select UNIT TO UNIT TRANSFER.A submenu opens.l Select SEND ALL IN THIS MODE, or SEND

Answers to Commonly Asked QuestionsQ:A:Q:A:My batteries only lasted for two months. Is there something wrong?Will I lose data in memory when I change

2. Open the cover of the X-pin cable jack on each unit.3. Plug one end of the cable into the cable jack on each unit.4. Turn on both units.Press [m) a

Transferring dataTurn on both units.1.2.3.4.5.uzOn the 8900/9000 Series unit, open the application inwhich you want to receive the data.Only data corr

+You can also transfer data from units that are not8900/9000 Series using a RAM card or via the PC-Linkmode. See p. 241 and p. 251, respectively.Trans

3. Press rON).4. Press [ml and touch 1 PERfPHERALS] .5. Select GLOBAL SETTINGS.6. Select SET PC LINK PATH.7. Select VIA INFRARED PORT (for infrared tr

Terminal ModeHardwarerequirementsThe Terminal mode lets you use the telecommunicationsfunctions of the unit to link to a “remote” computer orsystem (o

usUsing an incorrect cable may damage the cable, themodem, and/or the unit.ConnectingWith the unit turned off, connect the modem to the unit’sthe mode

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SPEAKERIf your modem has a built-in speaker, selecting ON letsyou hear the dialing and connection tones. The speakeris turned off automatically after

1. Touch -1 .The Setting display appears. Scroll the display using(PREVJ and [NEXT) to view all items.NUMBER:123-456-7898.spEEocbps.~...~~~.~...~~~~ .

7F CODE CONVERSIONSelects whether a certain transmission code isinterpreted as delete or backspace in ‘/-bit data transfer.SEND LF AFTER CRAffects for

lYou can purchase the CE-315L transfer cable. Then do the following:-Hook up the cable to the 8900 Series and the 8000 Series.Organizer.-Turn on the 8

3. Move to the NUMBER field.4. Enter the telephone number (if it is not a local number, besure to include the area code).5. Move to the SPEED (bps) fi

l It is beyond the scope of this manual to explain allaspects of telecommunicating, including modemprotocols, terminal emulation, etc. For furtherinfo

indicating that a connection is made with the modem onthe other end of the line.If the other modem answers, but no connection can bemade due to a sett

Receiving aIn addition to making outgoing calls, it is also possible tocallreceive calls from other modems by setting the unit to“auto answer” in the

This sets the unit modem to automatically answer a callafter one ring.8. Press (m).Any call will be automatically answered.9. Press (ON) to turn off a

UPLOADIIOWNLQARSTOP DOWNLOADSEND BREAK-CODECONFIGURATICJNStarts an upload.Starts a download.Select to stop a download inprocess or when you have finis

us1.2.The number of pages of data downloaded as a Notebookentry will be displayed as ** in the Index mode. Oncethis is downloaded, open the entry in t

The selected entry or folder is uploaded.Press (ON) at any time to cancel an upload.Certain computer information services require specificlog-on proce

touch -1.5. Select STOP DOWNLOAD.l If you selected to download text using ASCII, a text boxopens at this time asking you to enter a name to storethe e

The Send menu appears.9. Press (Ij to select SEND.10. Answer all prompts from CompuServe. Text in bold faceindicates your answers.Sendto (Name or User

1.Check your Scrapbook. These drawings take up more memory thanregular entries. Be sure to delete any notes or drawings that you nolonger need.2. Chec

Search strins:ISl Reply strins:[RlWait:iWl ("Wl"=Wait for 0.1 second)The auto log-on procedure is set up using the characterstrings (text) y

5. Enter your text.l Enter a J after each command.l Search strings (entered using the S command) must beentered exactly as the system you’re calling n

The keypad appears.2. Touch the keys on the keypad as required.3. Touch ICANCEL( when you have finished with thekeypad.You can move the keypad to any

Problem:User message:Cause:Solution:Problem:User message:Cause:Solution:Problem:User message:Cause:Solution:Problem:User message:Cause:Solution:Remote

at the end of each line.Wait until line noise subsides and tryagain.About External Power SupplyConnect-ing thebatterycase1.2.When you connect the opti

Points to Remember When Using PeripheralsWhen using IC cards formatted for units other than8900/9000 Series:l Cards that are 3.4 mm thick, such as the

built-in application:IQ-702A, IQ-704B, IQ-71 1 B, IQ-71 28, IQ-71 5A,IQ-71 6B, IQ-8DOI ATIME/DATE STAMP functions can be used by pressing[m] L%%?%@).P

When you restore the data back to the computer, thetitle and the first 20 characters are redundant.l The names and contents of free fields in the Tela

l If you have used free fields in Telephone or UserFileon your other unit, you must set the number of fields inTelephone (or UserFile) on the 8900/900

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l Check to see that the CARD LOCK switch is LOCKED and not in theRELEASE position. You may have accidentally left it unlocked afterremoving an IC card

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The Start-Up DisplaySetting the 1.start-updisplayThe unit can display your name, telephone number, andaddress every time it is turned on, set against

2.3.ASK PASSWORDl ON: After registering a password (see p. 283), youwill be prompted to enter that password uponstart-up. The unit cannot be used if t

This Organizer belongs toOLIVIA HAMILTONTEL: 185-663-952 1701BROADWAY,NEW YORKord: _To use any function of the unit,1. Type in the password as used fo

protected using the PASSWORD feature from SETSTART-UP DISPLAY in the TOOLS menu (see above, p.276). Marking entries as secret has no effect until apas

5.*)lrMarking/unmarkingentries assecret1.2.3.4.*/AccessingsecretentriesA message appears warning you not to forget thepassword. If you have any doubt

1. Press (MENU] and touch v[ to open the TOOLSmenu. Select LOCK/UNLOCK ORGANIZER, thenUNLOCK ORGANIZER.A window appears, prompting you to enter your p

Locking theOnce a password has been registered, even though youunitunlock the unit using the procedure above, the unit willautomatically lock itself e

A message appears indicating that the unit is unlocked.Entries that were marked as secret can be accessed untila new password is registered (to regist

Changing the Calendar Display FormatSetting thedate formatThe unit lets you change the default Calendar display toone you find more convenient. There

Q :What is the Outline application?Why would I want to use it instead ofNotebook?A:The Outline application allows you to group and categorize informat

2. Select the desired format.Setting upYou can set up the Calendar to show either a Monthly orthe CalendarWeekly view each time the Calender applicati

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A. List of Key NotationsB. ASCII Control Code TableC. Resetting the unitD. TroubleshootingE. Battery ReplacementF. Specifications291

A. List of Key NotationsRepresentation in textFunctionOpens the Calendar application.(SCHEDULEJOpens the Schedule application.(2nd) (SCHEDULEJShows th

Representation in textFunction(CARDJAccesses any installed IC card.QUITIoNl0ON[gGF--Turns the unit on.Interrupts printing or data transfer.(OFF)Turns

KeyRepresentation in textFunctionEXPfCQL0M-(EXP/COL)Expands/collapses topics in the Outlineaoblication.[NEV)[KEiii-]ED INEW)Opens a new entry in an ap

Representation in textFunctionaPREVAIPREV)Moves the cursor between fields.Steps up through entries/screens.Continues to search backwards for a keyword

Representation in textFunction(2nd)(-vi-)Opens the TOOLS menu. (Equivalent topmLq.)El(5iiqI-E-)Opens the PERIPHERALS menu. (Equivalentto 1 PERIPHERALS

Representation in textFunction0CAPS(CAPSjCaps lock key. Switches the letter keysbetween upper- and lower-case modes.02nd02ndPress this key then anothe

B. ASCII Control Code TableThe table below lists the key combinations required togenerate the ASCII control codes in the Terminal mode.Hex ValueKey Co

To open the unit.OpenPress the lock button andopen the unit.To remove/replacethe touch pen.To remove the touch pen,which is installed at the frontrigh

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C. Resetting the UnitAll resetoperation1.A strong impact, exposure to an electrical field, or otherunusual conditions may render the unit inoperative,

2. Release (ON1.3. Touch w.j .The built-in clock and any set daily alarms are reset.l Do not touch I-] in step 3. Doing so will delete alldata in the

Problem SolutionThe alarm does notEnable alarms using the TOOLSsound at the set time.menu (see p. 189).Pressing a touchCalibrate the touch panel (see

batteries. If an IC card contains its own batteries,confirm that those batteries are not depleted beforeremoving the card from the unit.l Replace the

Battery replacement switch4. Remove the old batteries by pulling the ribbon tab.5. Insert the two new batteries atop the ribbon tab,positioning them a

ReplacingThe unit’s memory backup battery has an expected life ofthe memoryapproximately five years under normal conditionsbackup(temperature extremes

5. Remove the old battery using the touch pen or a similarobject.6. Insert a new battery with the plus (+) side up.8. Replace the memory backup batter

BATTERIES” shuts off power to the unit. Check that thebattery replacement switch is set to “NORMALOPERATION.”l Check that the card lock switch is set

Maximumdata size perentryUser interfacesOther featuresCalculatorDigitsFunctionsTel: 16 characters/entry in the namefield12 characters/entry in the num

Peripherals and transfer interfaceI R transferCable jackIC card slot1Up to a distance of approx. 80 cm.15-pinCommonPowerPowerconsumptionBattery lifeOp

Chapter 2 General Operation...61Opening an Application...

Dimensions Open155(W) x 177(D) x 20(H) mm6-3/32”(W) x 6-31/32”(D) x25/32”(H)Closed155(W) x 97(D) x 23.9(H) mm6-3/32”(W) x 3-13/16”(D) x15/l 6”(H)Weigh

AAccessingRemote computer 260, 261Secret entries 284AddingCategories 115Picture to an entry 130Text to graphic entries 194Topics 162User’s city 186Ala

Category list 113Deleting 116Editing 115Reviewing by category 114Changing(see also Customizing)Calendar format 288Character size 145Character/font sty

Downloading 266Drawing tools 77EEdit mode 64Editing techniques 67Editing(see also Revising)Categories 115Contents of picture fields 131Entries 96, 109

InsertingPage break 154Text 70Topic 162InstallingBatteries 48IC cards 220JJoining two topics into one 163KKey beep 54Keyboard 57Function/notation list

Picture field 130Deleting the contents of 132Editing the contents of 131Viewing the contents of 131PowerAuto power off 51Turning on and off 51Printing

Special characters 216Specifications 306Speed buttons 235Splitting one topic into two 164Start-up display 280Responses to 281Setting 280Subtopics 167E

XXMODEM transfer protocol 264317

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Selecting a file...126Making new entries...12

The Caic (Calculator) Application...174Performing calculations...1

Creating a New Entry Based on an Existing One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210The Time Stamp andDate StampFunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Enhancing Capabilities Using a RAM Card...238Memoryexpansion...239Backing u

Locking the unit... 286Changing or deleting thepassword.. ...286Ifyou for

The IQ-8900/IQ-8920 is a full-featured, pocket-sizeinformation manager with a new, easy-to-use graphicaluser interface, a large, easy-to-read screen,

perform a full range of mathematical functions, and thebuilt-in Clock keeps track of both local and internationaltime.The unit combines quick access t

uick Startv.Important things to do:q Please read through this Quick Start section even if you hateto read operation manuals. The Quick Start section w

This manual is designed to help you to fully understand thecapabilities and operations of your unit. The first twochapters provide a general introduct

Chapter 6. The Desk AccessoriesExplains drawing using the Scrapbook, and using theCalculator and Clock-applications that can be openedon the display w

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aring for the unitThe unit contains sophisticated circuitry and a glassdisplay panel which can be damaged if not cared forproperly. A few precautions

Clean the unit only with a soft, drycloth. Do not use solvents.Do not carry the unit around in yourback pocket, as it may break whenYOU sit down. The

This chapter explains everything you needto know to set up and begin working withyour unit, from installing the batteries toinitialization. The chapte

Part Names and Functions(CAPS) [2nd) [ii&q (Gq [SPACE] (INS) (xq [ENTER]\//\ iJ,46

Application keysOpen appropriate applications.DisplayExternal powersupply pinKeyboardTouch pen holderTouch penrX-pin cable jackReset button-Lock butto

Getting the Unit Up and RunningInstalling1. Set the battery replacement switch on the back of the unittheto “REPLACE BATTERIES” (exposing the red dot)

Installing (or replacing) the batteries-cl1q2cl3cl4050607Set the battery replacement switchon the back of the unit to “REPLACEBATTERIES” (exposing the

2. While holding down the @ key, push the RESETbutton on the back of the unit using the included touchpen or a similar object. The following message w

We1 come!ADJUSTTIWE,'DATEEl YoRK~yout- DUSY iit=2. Touch IClTlES[.A list of cities appears.HOME CITY [=ii;-“IPress [SPACEI to jump to theuser cit

8. Press (NEXT) .Enter the correct date in the order of month, date, year.Enter a zero (0) in front of any single-digit month or date.Use four digits

CalibratingEach person holds a pen differently. in order for the unitthe touchto be able to respond properly to your individual style ofpanelwriting,

3. Touch ADJUST LCD CONTRAST.< ADJUST LCD CONTRAST >To adjust the LCO contrast,Press [A] or [v].'Note: You can get here directlywhen the un

If you make a mistake, touch -1 and start again.4. Touch ml.The welcome display is now disabled.-tFor more information about configuring the start-upd

Touchbuttons andthe touchpaneloperations can be carried out using the touch pen on thedisplay, keys on the keyboard, or a combination of thetwo.The un

Operations on the unit are performed using “applications.”The unit’s Calendar and Schedule, for example, areapplications-they perform an operation and

To do application menu,Items that cannotbe accessed from acurrent menu areshown dimmed..Indicates that thereis a submenu forthat menu item.Thekeyboard

2ndCAPS*,hQThe [2ndJ key has been pressed.[CAPS) has been pressed. In caps lockmode, all typed letters will be in uppercase.Press [m) to turn off caps

Adjusting the touch panelBefore using the unit, you should adjust the touch panel to ensureoptimal response when touching or writing on the display.q1

Other messages will flash information briefly and thendisappear.IThere is not enough memory spaceremaining.Please try again after freeing upsome memor

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Opening an ApplicationTo start using an application, simply press the desiredkey, located to the left of the display. Each time youpress [CALENDAR),(i

Touch these tabs to Touch these tabs toselect another sectionswitch betweenof the alphabet.different files.Touch to view thecurrently selected entry.T

Other operations from the keyboard:(N&i]Creates a new entry (Edit mode).(g-)Edits the currently displayed entry(Edit mode).(ii)Deletes the current

Making a New EntryIn the Index or View mode, pressing [m) opens ablank form for creating a new entry.Make the following new Tel entry:NameJohn SmithTe

NAME$rni th, JohnAIJIRESS j6. Type in 201-529-9695 FAX.7. Press (NEXT) to move to the ADDRESS field.*rTouch ADDRESS to move to the field.8. Type in 12

Editing an Existing EntryTo edit an entry already stored in memory, you must firstopen the entry in the Edit mode where it was created.1. Press (K) to

text field is limited only by the size of the entry. Textfields adjust their size automatically to accommodate thenumber of lines entered.Only a date

Adjusting the LCD contrastYou may find it necessary to adjust the LCD contrast to suit certainlighting conditions.(II Press (MENU) and thentouch -1 to

Letters (lowercase and uppercase)Any of the standard letters (A to 2) can be entered bypressing the appropriate key. All letters will normallyappear i

The following convenient key combinations are alsoavailable in the Edit mode:mI.1 Movesthe cursor to the end of the line.[F] [T)Moves the cursor to th

Working withIt is easy to work with blocks of text on the unit. The firstqblocks ofstep is to select the text to work with.text1. Hold the touch pen a

Scrollingthe displayIf there is more information than can be displayed at onetime, 4 or t will appear on the top of the display. Thearrows indicate th

5. If the entry is still not displayed, press CNEXT) and[m) to scroll the list of entries.6. When the desired entry is displayed, select it and touchm

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2. Select a day by touching it, then touch I] ori to see a more detailed view.Daily view3. In the Daily view touch an entry to select it and touch[WI

4. Touch 1-1 (or m] to cancel the deletion).*(Press m or CKiJ, respectively.DeletingYou can also make deletions using the application menu.entries usi

5.6.*rTouch SELECTED ENTRY.A warning message appears asking if you are sure youwant to delete the entry.Touch 1-1 (or Ir\rol to cancel the deletion).P

---thin, thick, or “brush”drawinga thin or thick eraser.Selects a black, gray, or white lineI pattern (white is equivalent to an* USE PENI?1USE ERASER

Setting the time and dateq Press [ON) and touchJmI) us1 -(If the demo has alreadybeen disabled, select SETCLOCK from the TOOLSmenu, then selectADJUST

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Deleting 1.graphic *entries l3.Press (%@I and then touch [x?jj/.Select USE PEN to switch the touch pen back to writing,Draw the letter B.::::.::.:::::

Checking the Time and Date1. To check the current date and time, press and hold(EiEig .2. Release the key to close the Clock application.+For a full e

1. Press (K] and then touch -1 to open theTOOLS menu.2. Select CHECK MEMORY.0% / 25;:50;:75%108%ELJFTELEPHONE 1 : 11 SCHEOULE: 14.'-TELEPHONE 2 :

kTO#LSl-CHECK MEMORYAOJUST LCDb- -SET CLOCKb- -SET START-UP DISPLAY - -JLOCK/UNLOCK ORGANIZER 1. .DELETE PASSWDRDShows the amount of free andused memo

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Time ManagementThe unit’s Calendar, Schedule, To Do, andAnn (Anniversary) applications let youeasily structure and manage your time,whether scheduling

The Calendar ApplicationThe Calendar serves as the unit’s “central exchange.” It’sa calendar that you can reference at any time for thecorrect date, a

The MonthlyThe Monthly view is the Calendar application’s defaultviewview, and appears every time [m] is pressed toopen the application.Change to othe

IDisplays currentLmonthif not alreadydisplayed.Changes to theMonthly view.I-Selected monthPress (?%@I or [NEXT) to see the previous or next setof thre

r7Disabling the demonstration start-up displayYour unit comes with a built-in demo which is turned on by default.You will most likely want to shut thi

glance. The view must be selected from the applicationmenu.Temporarily removes all Scheduleand Ann entries from the Weekly andDaily views, (see p. 108

Selected entryl-Temporarily removes all Scheduleand Ann entries from the Weekly andDaily views (see p. 108).Change to the Weekly view.The number ofent

FindingEntries in the Schedule, To Do, and Ann applicationsentries using can be recalled from the Calendar’s Daily view.the CalendarviewsIn the Calend

GO TO ASPECIFIC DATELz-Current! yselecteddate2. Enter the date you want to select in the order of month,day, and year. Prefix single-digit months and

The Schedule ApplicationThe Schedule application allows you to enterappointments, times and dates for meetings, parties andevents, and set an alarm to

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Press (NEW) if you want to make another entry on thesame day.application menu. See p. 99.FindingUsing the Index modeentries1. Go to the Index mode.-tY

-tYou can also jump to entries by specifyingtp. 99.he date. SeeUsing the Calendar viewYou can access the Schedule entries fromthe Daily viewof the Cal

5. Touch LSTORE].The new, edited entry is now stored.You can also use cut and paste to move appointments.DeletingYou can delete single entries or grou

1.2.3.4.1.2.Deleting all entriesAll Schedule entries can be deleted at one time using theapplication menu.Press (m] and then touch -1 in the Index orV