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PERSONAL ORGANIZER
Owner's Manual
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
MODEL
EL - 6996

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    PERSONAL ORGANIZER Owner’s Manual 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 ...
  • Page 2 NOTICE • RadioShack Corporation strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, RadioShack Corporation assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other cause.

  • Page 3: Part Names And Key Assignments

    Part Names Display TRANSLATOR Mode keys Option port (3-pin option jack) Key Assignments ENTER : ENTER key EDIT : EDIT key : DELETE key : BACK SPACE key : INSERT key SMBL : SYMBOL key GAME SCHEDULE MEMO/ANN TO DO/EXPENSE MENU ALARM SECRET...

  • Page 4: Using The Organizer For The First Time

    Using the Organizer for the First Time 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. The Organizer starts operation. (The battery insulation sheets were inserted at the factory to prevent battery wear.) 2.

  • Page 5: Auto Power Off Function

    Auto Power Off Function When none of the keys has been pressed for approximately 7 minutes, the Organizer automatically turns the power off to save the operating battery. Backlight The Backlight allows you to view the display and use the Organizer even in low-light conditions.

  • Page 6: Display Symbols

    Display Symbols Display Symbols Hourly Alarm: The Hourly Alarm is ON and will sound every 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. Anniversary sign: Appears when a special day will arrive within days as set in Anniversary Reminder.

  • Page 7: Entering Characters

    Entering Characters Moving the Cursor Move the cursor by pressing , or 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. 2.

  • Page 8: Built-In Calendar And Clock

    Built-in Calendar and Clock Precautions • Calendar, Schedule, Expense, and Clock modes allow you to enter the desired date and time between Jan. 1, 1950 and Dec. 31, 2150. • 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 date by pressing .
  • Page 9 10.Press x to set the Clock. The clock starts from exactly the set time. Selecting the date format (Default: Month-Day-Year) 1. Press f , select "DATE FORMAT" by using k or m, and MENU press x. 2. Select the desired date format by using k or m, and press x. Mode Month-Day-Year Year-Month-Day...

  • Page 10: Alarm

    Alarm The Organizer has 3 kinds of alarm: 1. Daily Alarm... Sounds every day at the specified time (for approx. 1 minute), when " 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 "...

  • Page 11: Telephone Mode

    v Telephone Mode There are three telephone listing categories: Unfiled, Personal, and Business. Each listing can be simply classified for easy access to the data. Press v, select the desired category by using k or m, and press < > UNF I L SEARCH NAME? <...
  • Page 12 Entry <Example> 1. Press , and select “BUSINESS”, then press The Business search display will appear. 2. Press The display will change to the record input mode. 3. Enter the Last name. For example, “Smith”. 4. Press , then enter the First name. For example, “John”. 5.

  • Page 13: Calendar Mode

    Search Last Name Alphabetical Search 1. Press and select the Category by using press The search display will appear. 2. Press to search for the target listing in alphabetical order. Last Name Direct Search 1. Press and select the Category (Business, in this example) by using key, then press The search display will appear.

  • Page 14: Schedule Mode

    Directly go to the target month 1. At the Calendar mode, press Date input display will appear. 2. Enter the target date. 3. Press The monthly calendar of the target date will appear. Note: • In the Calendar mode, monthly calendars from January 1950 to December 2150 are available.
  • Page 15 5. Press The End time will automatically change to 30 minutes after the Start time. (However, the End time will remain within the specified day.) 6. Enter 11:00AM for the End time, and press 7. Press to select “Yes” or “No” for Alarm setting, and press If you select “Yes”, the Schedule Alarm will sound at the time set in...

  • Page 16: Anniversary Mode

    Date search 1. Press once or twice to enter the Schedule mode. 2. Set the desired date. Select the month, day and year field, and enter the desired number. 3. Press to search for the target schedule listing of the specific date.

  • Page 17: To Do Mode

    5. Enter the Reminder date from 0 to 9. 6. Press 7. Enter “Nancy’s Birthday”. 8. Press to store the anniversary listing. The anniversary sign ( A ) will not appear until the day is set in Reminder. Search Sequential search 1.
  • Page 18 5. Press to let the status as "PENDING". 6. In the description field, enter what you have to do by the target day. Enter “Visit HK Exhibition”. Up to 96 alphanumeric characters can be entered. 7. Press to store the To Do listing. Search Sequential search 1.

  • Page 19: Memo Mode

    w Memo Mode You can store memos using the Memo mode. Up to 96 alphanu- meric characters can be entered per one listing. Entry <Example> Enter your passport number: 12AB34567 1. Press once or twice MEMO/ANN to enter the Memo mode. 2.

  • Page 20: Expense Mode

    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. 1 Expense: Item-by-item expense entry and view mode 2 Report: Display the total expenses for a single day or a certain period...
  • Page 21 10. Press , and select “YES” or “NO” using in the “RECEIPT” field. 11. Press , and enter “Flight ticket” in the “MEMO” field. 12. Press to store the data. Recall Sequential Search 1. Press once or twice to enter the Expense mode. TO DO/EXPENSE 2.

  • Page 22: Editing Listings

    Edit the Category You can change the category name for your convenience. 1. Press once or twice to enter the Expense mode. TO DO/EXPENSE 2. Press to select "CATEGORY", then press The edit category display will appear. 3. Select the category you wish to change using 4.

  • Page 23: Word Translator Mode

    Word Translator Mode This device offers an English-Spanish bi-directional word translation function. 1. Press to enter the English → Spanish translation mode. Press twice to enter Spanish → English mode. 2. Enter the desired source word and press The matching English or Spanish word will then be displayed.

  • Page 24: Calculator Mode

    q Calculator Mode The Organizer’s built-in calculator can perform arithmetic calcula- tions in up to 12 digits. Calculator mode is selected by pressing appropriate number of times. Each time you press the key, the display switches as follows: Calculation mode ➠ Currency Conversion mode ➠ Metric Conversion mode ➠...

  • Page 25: Conversion Mode

    q Conversion Mode Each time you press , the display switches as follows: Calculation mode ➠ Currency Conversion mode ➠ Metric Conversion mode ➠... Conversion Table Conversion Pattern Unit 1 5 currency conversions are available. Metric Conversion Patterns ⇔ inch ⇔...
  • Page 26 6. Enter the rate; 1.45. Up to 12 numeric characters can be entered for the rate. If you need to clear the rate number, press 7. Press to store the setting. Currency conversion Be sure to set the rate before starting a conversion. <e.g.

  • Page 27: Secret Function

    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.

  • Page 28: Game Mode

    Game Mode Press once or twice to play the game “BLACKJACK” or GAME “ALPHA ATTACK”. Each time you press , the display switches between “BLACK- GAME JACK” and “ALPHA ATTACK”. BLACKJACK (Twenty-one) Make your “hand” (the total of the numbers on the cards) close to 21, without going over 21.
  • Page 29 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. 1. Press once or twice to GAME display the following Game mode screen. 2.

  • Page 30: Managing The Organizer's Memory

    Managing the Organizer's Memory Use the memory management function to utilize the Organizer's memory more efficiently. 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.
  • Page 31 Connecting the Organizer to Your PC 1. Turn off your PC and the Organizer. 2. Connect the standard 9-pin connector of the PC-Link cable to the PC’s serial port. • Using a 25-pin connector will require an additional adapter. (Commercially available) 3.
  • Page 32 Synchronization action: : Merges the data between the PC and the unit. : 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”...

  • Page 33: Battery Replacement

    Battery Replacement Batteries used Type Model Quantity Lithium battery CR2032 Lithium battery CR2032 • 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: •...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Clock mode Accuracy: Display: Clock system: Telephone mode: is pressed. Calendar mode: EL-6996 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.
  • Page 35 Schedule mode: Entry and recall of schedule (year, month, day, hour and minute), schedule alarm and Description Anniversary mode: Entry and recall of month, day and description of anniversaries To Do mode: Entry and recall of To Do listings (Due Date, Priority and Description) Memo mode: Entry and recall of memo listings...

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Appendix Names and zone numbers of the cities in the clock Zone No. City TONGA AUCKLAND WELLINGTON NOUMEA GUAM SYDNEY 3. 3 ADELAIDE TOKYO SINGAPORE HONG KONG BEIJING BANGKOK 6. 3 YANGON DHAKA 7. 3 DELHI KARACHI 8. 3 KABUL DUBAI 9.
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  • Page 40 RadioShack Corporation For Worth, Texas 76102 PRINTED IN CHINA 03FT (TINSE0652EHZZ)

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