Sharp ZAURUS ZR-5000 Specifications

1Dear Loyal Customer:First, thank you for purchasing the Zaurus K-PDA and welcome to the Zaurus family. We are sure you will soon find that your new a

10Installing the batteriesBefore operation you will need to install the two operating batteries. The memory backup battery (CR2032) is installed atthe

100FilterThe Filter function lets you focus on entries thatcontain specific information. For example, youcould recall all entries related to a particu

1013If Filtering is on and a new entry is made or anentry is transferred from another device, the entryis displayed even if it does not match the filt

102ShowThe Show function is available with Activities,Documents, Outlines, Spreadsheets andScrapbook. Show has the following specialfunctions:• Activi

1033EditThe EDIT function in the tool bar is available for allapplications, Filer and Scrapbook. The EDITfunction includes:• New Entry• Revert To Save

104Revert to SavedRevert to Saved cancels all changes and reverts tothe original saved copy of an entry.Delete Entry/GroupDescribed later in this sect

1053File ItThe File It function is used to file an entry withFiler. This allows the entry to be sorted by subjectinstead of by entry type. For more in

106ResumeWhile you are creating an entry, if you move toanother application or turn the unit off before theentry is stored, your data will not be lost

1073Moving around the displayWhen working in an entry, the easiest way to movethe cursor on the display is to touch the locationwith the touch pen. Th

108Scroll barsIf a field contains more information than can bedisplayed, scroll bars can be used to move throughthe information. Many displays have ve

1093Detail ViewDisplay next entry.Scroll display one line up.Scroll display one line down.Scroll up display page.Scroll display by dragging.Scroll dow

11InitializingYour unit must be initialized the first time it is used.1.Press the lock button and open the display.2.Remove the touch pen.3.While hold

110Keyword SearchKeyword search lets you search for entriescontaining a particular keyword. The keyword doesnot distinguish between uppercase and lowe

1113You can change the search criteria during asearch by touching "Search for" and changing thekeyword.The search window is movable. To move

112Using FilerFiler lets you group entries by subject. For exam-ple, all entries relating to a particular project couldbe assigned to a single Filer f

1133Deleting group entriesThe EDIT Delete Group function in the tool barprovides considerable flexibility when deletinggroup entries.To delete groups

114Cut, Copy and PasteThe Cut, Copy and Paste functions are available underEDIT in the tool bar. These functions let you move orcopy blocks of text or

1153Copying or moving entriesThe Cut, Copy and Paste functions also provide aconvenient way to copy or move entire entries toother applications, inclu

116Symbols and Special CharactersThe symbols menu is a single-page menu displaycontaining 136 symbols and accent characters (such as¥, Ç, Ú, and Í). T

11733.Select the symbol you require from the menuand touch it twice. The symbol menu closesand the selected character is entered at thecursor position

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1194Calendar viewsThe Calendar views provide an overview of all yourdifferent Activities. (Appointment, To Do tasks, Birthdays/Anniversaries, and Holi

12Adjust LCD contrastLCD contrast may sometimes need adjustment to suit certain lighting conditions.1.Touch TOOLS at the left of the display.2.Touch

120• Month FormatSunday-Saturday is the initial default monthformat. Select from: Sunday-Saturday or Mon-day-Sunday. This setting is used for calendar

1214• You can step through days by pressing PREVand NEXT.• To record an appointment, drag the pen over thetime bar (from start time to end time). When

122• If you touch the Monthly Goal list (if displayed),the To Do Index is displayed.• You can step sequentially through differentmonths by pressing PR

1234Week viewWeek view shows your Activities events over aone-week period. To open the Week view, touchVIEWS and select "Week".Selected date

124Accessing entries using calendar viewsAppointment, Birthday/Ann, Holiday and To Doentries can be accessed from the Day view.• Overdue (due date has

1254Making an Appointment entryExample: Enter "Staff meeting" to be held from8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on February 7,1996.To make the Appointm

1264.Set the Alarm as required. Check the Alarmbox and the start time is selected as thedefault alarm time.Set the alarm time to 815 AM.5.Enter Staff

12742.Touch the entry twice to view the details.Pressing NEXT or PREV steps through entries inDetail View.Using keyword searchIf you cannot remember t

128Deleting a single entryYou can delete a single Appointment entry orgroups of entries. For an explanation of deletingfiltered entries, see p. 101.De

12944.Touch Yes to confirm the deletion.You cannot delete groups of entries if your unit islocked, see p. 86.You can delete Appointment entries by sel

13Adjusting the touch panelEach person holds a pen differently. The touch panel can be adjusted to respond correctly to your individual style of writi

130Using the Appointment Repeat functionExample: Enter a five-day vacation from March 5,1996.To use the Repeat function to enter a vacation:1.From any

1314Appointment alarmsAlarms can be set to remind you of appointments.• You can set an alarm for any Appointment entrythat has a start time set.• If t

132To make a Birthday/Ann entry:1.In Activities, touch EDIT and select "NewBirthday/Ann".4-3-12.Touch the date boxes, then use to enterMay

1334Finding Birthday/Ann entriesBirthday/Ann entries are stored in chronologicalorder.You can find a Birthday/Ann entry using thecalendar views, the I

134HolidayHoliday helps you keep track of annual holidays. Holi-days are indicated in calendar views by .Making new entriesThere are two types of Holi

13543.Touch the Date boxes, then use to select520 (Month/Week/Day of week).Day of week: SUN=0, MON=1, TUE=2,WED=3, THU=4, FRI=5, SAT=6If "5&quo

136Deleting all Holiday entries:1.In Index or Detail View, touch EDIT and select"Delete Group".2.Select Delete "Holiday", and &quo

1374Note that from the Calendar views, the currentlyselected date will automatically be entered into thenew To Do. From the To Do detail view or Index

138Entering a Monthly GoalIf you enter only the month and year for the DueDate (with no day), the entry becomes a MonthlyGoal and is displayed in the

13944-5-43.Touch the check box to the left of the To Doentry.If the box shows , the entry is marked ascompleted on today's date and sorted to th

14Setting the time and dateFor time-based functions to be effective, the built-in clock must be set to the correct Home City time and date.1.Touch TOO

140Using LabelsLabels are fields you can specify that contain up to12 characters. Labels are assigned to To Doentries and used to manage information b

1414Touch an empty label twice.4-5-6Enter Alpha Pro and touch OK to register thislabel.5.Touch another empty label twice.Enter Phone Calls and touch O

142Reviewing the To Do list by LabelsYou can check the entries assigned to a specificlabel.To review To Do entries by label:1.Touch VIEWS and select &

1434Frequency can be selected from: Daily, Daily(Work Days Only), Every Week, Every OtherWeek, Every Month (by Date) or Every Month (byDay of Week). E

144Editing and deleting To Do entriesEditing To Do entriesYou can easily change the due date, priority ordescription of a To Do entry. Use the samepro

1455Contacts and Data FilesBoth applications have three files in which you can storeinformation:• The three files for Contacts (Business, Contact 2 an

146Selecting a fileBefore beginning a particular database operation,you must first select the file you want to work with.To select a Contacts file:1.T

1475Example: Enter Jonathan Smith of Brown Corpora-tion in the Business (Contact 1) file.To make the Business entry:1.Touch CONTACTS.2.Touch EDIT and

1483.Touch the "S" tab to find the required entry -Smith. If you cannot see the entry, use thescroll bars to move further through the list.4

1495Direct searchIn the Contacts or Data Files Index View, you canenter the first or the first few letters of the name tofind the desired entry.1.Sele

15Setting the start-up displayEach time the unit is turned on, it can display your name, telephone number and address on one of two graphic background

150Linked entries can be viewed from a Contacts entry.New Linked EntryWhile viewing a Contacts (or Data Files) entry, youcan create new entries that w

15155.Then touch at the right of the newBirthday entry.If the entry is linked to only one Contacts entry,touch and details of the Contacts entry is

1522.Touch LINKS and select "Link bySearching".5-2-43.Enter the search keyword.• Search function does not distinguish betweenuppercase and l

15353.To make each link, check the link box to theleft of the entry.Repeat for as many linked entries as youdesire.You can also select a file using th

154Jump To functionThe Jump To function lets you move from entries inother applications to linked Contacts or Data Filesentries.• If the entry in the

1555Editing Contacts and Data Files entriesYou can edit and delete Contacts and Data Files entriesin a similar manner to other applications. For morei

156Picture fieldsFor files in both Contacts and Data Files, you canchange text fields to picture fields, and new pictures canbe created from these pic

15752.Select the Field Name tab at the bottom.5-4-23.Move to the field that you want to change,and then select Picture.4.Touch and edit the field name

1584.Touch EDIT and select "Paste" (or press 2ndV) to paste the picture into the field.5-4-3The message in the field changes from "Empt

1595The File Name tab should be initiallyselected. If not, touch that tab to select it.3.Touch the "File Name:" field to enter a newfile nam

16Making your first entryYour first entry will be a Contacts entry. The procedures described below can be used with other applications.To make a new C

160The field type for Field 1 is fixed as text. You canspecify the field type as picture or text for any ofthe remaining 15 fields. Note that pictures

1616Writing and LettersThis section explains the features of thepowerful writing tools. These tools include:Notes, which lets you take handwrittennote

162To make a Notes entry:1.Touch NOTES.2.Touch EDIT and select "New Note".Selects a drawing.Writing tool (default)Erases the last drawing, a

1636Notes windowIf you touch VIEWS and select "Window", Noteschanges to a moveable window. You can still seethe Notes window while you open

164• Will be reduced by 50% and then selected.• Will be reduced to fit between grid lines but willnot be selected.• If "will be selected" is

1656Touch and to change to other pages.Touch to change to other entries.3.In Review Notes, touch the area to be editedand the display changes to

1664.When you complete your entry, pressENTER.The new entry is shown in Index View asUntitled.To edit a Document title:1.Display the Documents entry i

1676Finding entriesThere are three ways to find an entry:• Using Index View• Using Keyword search• Using the Search functionUsing Index View to find a

168Changing display character sizeIn Documents Detail View, you can change thesize of display characters by touching AA at thebottom right. Each time

16964.To continue searching, repeat steps 1 and 3above.• Find Text will continue from the last match.• The same text string can be used for manysearch

17Entering an appointment1.Touch ACTIVITIES at the right of the display.Touch ACTIVITIESagain if the Day view has not beendisplayed.2.Touch and drag t

170To change the text style for a Documents entry:1.Open a Documents entry in Detail View.2.Move the cursor to the desired location.3.Touch STYLE and

1716Setting tabs and indentsTabs and indents are set using the ruler across thetop of the display. The ruler is a standard featurewith many word proce

172Indent settingsNo Indent is the default setting. You can setdifferent indents for individual paragraphs (whichare preceded by a []).To change inden

1736To change indent settings:1.Position the cursor in the paragraph (which ispreceded by a [ ]) where you want thechange to take effect.2.Touch the d

174Page SetupYou can use UTILS Page Setup to set the follow-ing:• Page sizeSelect a page size to suit your printer. If neces-sary, consult your printe

17564.Margin settings can be changed by touchinga field and entering the new value directlyfrom the keyboard.Margin Margin marker 6-2-14You can also c

176Print PreviewYou can use the Print Preview function to checkthat text is formatting properly when working withfull-size pages. While you cannot rea

17764.Touch Change, Ignore, Ignore All orSuggest as needed.5.When you complete your spelling check,touch Close.Make a Letter functionThe Make a Letter

1785.Touch the "To:" button to open the MailDirectory.6-2-186.Touch Setup in the Letter to display.6-2-19Set up the directory to suit your r

179611.Touch the "From:" button.6-2-20Check the boxes as required for Owner's Name,Position, Company, etc. This enters the owner's

18Entering a To Do itemTo Do lets you organize tasks and objectives.1.Touch ACTIVITIES at the right of the display.2.Touch and select "New To D

180Documents with picturesDocuments entries can also contain picturescreated with the Pictures function (similar toScrapbook).• The picture can be mov

1816To add a header:1.Create the body text of your document.2.Touch SHOW and select "Header".6-2-233.Touch the icons to select the headerinf

1826.Touch OK.To replace a Documents entry with PC Files:1.Select the Documents entry you want toreplace with a PC File in Index View.2.Touch SEND and

1836Creating an Outlines entryA new Outlines entry can be created by enteringthe title and adding the different levels of topicsand subtopics. When cr

1843.Enter a title on the first line and pressENTER.4.Enter the first topic.5.To enter subsequent lines for any topic, press[ ]. When you complete all

1856To display Full Topics:1. Display the outline in Detail View.2. Touch SHOW and select "Full Topics".All subsequent lines of all topics a

186Adding topicsAs your plans and ideas grow, you may want toadd topics to an existing outline.To insert a new topic in an outline:1.Display the outli

1876Joining two topicsYou can join a selected topic to the topic above it.If the entry is in 1 Line Topics mode, change to FullTopics first.To join tw

188Outline deletionDeleting topics:1.In Detail View, select the topic you want todelete.2.Press DEL.3.Touch Yes to confirm the deletion.If you select

1896• Each subtopic belongs to the topic above it.• Subtopics are created by pressing beforeentering the topic text. (Press to promote asubtopic).•

19Touch any date to select that day. The flashing date indicates the currently selected date.To Do listDisplays Birthday/Ann, Holiday and Appointment

190Restructuring familiesYou can move, delete, join and divide families justas you can topics. However, these operationsaffect the entire family (even

1917Optional AccessoriesThis is a powerful pocket-size computer withmany features that let you accomplish abroad range of tasks. Tools Utilities allow

192A printer is connected to your unit via the optionalSharp CE-IR1 wireless interface:• Printer Path is set to Wireless as a defaultsetting.• It is p

1937Printing restrictionsText should always print, but printing of graphicimages is determined by your particular printer'scapabilities. Data may

1946.Select Printer Path from Wireless or Cable.7.When using A4-size paper instead of thedefault Letter-size, press the A key. To returnto Letter-size

1957Print Conditions• To cancel printing at any time, press ON. Allother key functions are inoperative.• If you try to print a group of entries with y

1964.Turn your unit on.Fax DirectoryAny of the three files in Contacts or Data Files canbe designated as the fax directory. Each time yousend a fax, t

19776.When you complete your directory set up,touch OK.Fax dialing address information can be enteredmanually without using the fax directory.Setting

1983.To change the fax options, touch Options.7-2-4Set all fax options as required.To cancel the new settings and return to thedefault settings, touch

19974.Touch the “From:” button.7-2-65.Select the owner’s information to be usedwith the fax cover sheet. As an alternative tostep 4, enter “From” info

2Notices• For any electronic memory device, data may belost or altered under certain circumstances.Sharp strongly recommends that you keepseparate wri

20Taking notesNotes is an electronic writing pad that lets you make handwritten notes during meetings and appointments.1.Touch NOTES at the right of t

2007-2-83.Select any of the six speed button fields inthe list. You can now edit the name (6characters) and enter a fax number in theNumber fields bel

20173.Check that the fax number is correct and hashyphens in the appropriate places.4.Check that the Use Cover Sheet box asrequired. If you check this

202Manual fax dialingYou may sometimes want to dial a fax numbermanually so that you can hear dial tone and othersounds. Manually dialing a fax number

2037About fax numbersYou may sometimes find a fax number dials tooquickly for a connection to be made. Dialing canbe slowed by inserting commas in the

2043.Push the eject button again so the protectioncard pops out.214.Pull the protection card out.Protection card5.Hold the card so its back faces the

2057Using PC cardsThe ZR-5700/ZR-5800 are extremely powerful andflexible products due in part to their industrystandard PC card (formally "PCMCIA

206• Be sure to turn the unit off before removing orinserting any cards or you may lose memory ineither the unit or the card.Store the protection card

2077Notes about Memory cardsFLASH cards are ideal for backing up your ZR-5700/ZR-5800. They require no back-up batteryand will back up everything in t

208To initialize a new SRAM card:1.Install the card.2.Press ON.A message telling you this card needs to beinitialized will appear.3.Touch Initialize.4

2097To view and store data on an SRAM card:1.Install the card and then turn the unit on.2.Touch TOOLS and select RAM Card.3.Select PC Card in the Set

21Making a letterThe "Make a Letter" feature converts an unformatted Documents entry into a professional looking business letter.1.Touch DOC

210FLASH cardsAdditional Add-on software programs and multiplebackup (archive) files of your main unit can bestored on a FLASH card. FLASH cards canno

2117To backup your main unit data to a FLASH Memorycard:1.Make sure your unit is unlocked.2.Touch TOOLS and then touch Backup twice.3.Touch Archive.4.

212To restore your main unit data from an archive file:Note that this will delete ALL information stored inthe main memory including Add-on softwarepr

2137Notes about Fax/Modem cardsWhen using these Fax/Modem cards with the built-in communications software, be sure to set themodem settings to reflect

214• Call Sharp’s 24 hour automated Fax-on-demandservice at 612-397-8601• Go to the ZAURUS forum on CompuServe anddownload the appropriate files from

2157PC FilesFrom the MORE area of your ZR-5700/ZR-5800,you can access the PC Files area by touching thePC Files icon. PC Files enables you to easilyc

216• You can install Add-on software programs fromhere (such as a program downloaded from aCompuServe Forum) to the main memory or to amemory card (SR

2177• Files from your PC you downloaded directlyusing the Windows or Macintosh Data ExchangeUtility or remotely using Sharp’s remote accesssoftware.•

218Transfer deviceData and transfer direction Main application dataPC FilesPeripherals requiredRecom-mended tasksNASingle entryEntire file/application

2197Wireless infrared transfer (Beaming)• Wireless transfer is possible with anotherZR-5700/ZR-5800, with a ZR-5000 unit or with aOZ-5000/OZ-6000/OZ-9

22Searching for informationThe search function lets you search for a keyword in the entries of selected applications.1.Touch SEARCH at the left of the

220Unit to Unit transferUnit to Unit transfer lets you send:• Single entries or all entries for Activities, Docu-ments, Notes, Outlines, Spreadsheets

2217• Check the orientation of the cable when it isconnected.• Disconnect the cable as soon as the transfer iscompleted to conserve battery power.• If

222Transfer conditions• Press ON at any time to cancel a transfer.• Received data is stored and appended to existingdata in the selected application.•

22374.Touch TOOLS and select PC Link.7-8-15.Select the PC Link Path from Wireless orCable, then touch OK.Your unit is now ready for transfer. For furt

224Corresponding applicationsWhen transferring data between OZ-7000/OZ-8000/YO-600/ZQ-5000 series and ZR-5700/ZR-5800, the following applications corr

2257• If you used free fields in TEL (corresponds toContacts) or Business Card or User File (corre-sponds to Data Files) on the other unit, you mustse

226Terminal ModeTerminal mode is a special utility which allows yourunit to work as a powerful data communicationstool. Together with an optional fax

2277CompuServe AccessCompuServe Access allows you on-line access toCompuServe using your unit. Simply selectCompuServe from Tools, connect to a teleph

228• Send pager messages to another unit user withZR-Pager and a Pager Card.• For details, see the separate manual providedwith your unit.ZR-PagerZR-P

229AppendicesA. Key NotationsB. ResetC. TroubleshootingD. Battery ReplacementE. SpecificationsA. Key NotationsKeyRepresentation in textFunctionACTIVIT

23Finding an entry from the Index viewKeyword search lets you search for entries containing any word in Activities, Contacts, Data Files, Notes, Outli

230KeyRepresentation in textFunctionFILERFILER Opens the Filer.SEARCHSEARCH Initiates the Search function.HELPHELP Calls the on-line help feature.TOOL

231KeyRepresentation in textFunctionMoves the cursor down one line.Scrolls the display down.2nd Moves the cursor to the end of afield, or moves the c

232KeyRepresentation in textFunction2nd I Sets the text style to italics inDocuments and Spreadsheet.2nd O Sets the text style to bold inDocuments and

233KeyRepresentation in textFunctionSwitches letters between uppercaseand lowercase when held. Enterssymbol above a key when held whilethe key is pres

234To perform an All Reset operation:1.Hold down ON while pressing and releasingthe RESET switch.ONA message appears.2.Release ON.3.Touch No.The built

235ProblemSolutionAlarms don't sound at set times.Enable alarms using TOOLS/Sound, see p. 82.Pressing a touch button or touching the display has

236• Do not remove operating batteries and thememory backup battery at the same time (thiswill result in the loss of all stored data).• Backup importa

2375.Insert two new LR6(AA) operating batteries.Align them correctly for positive (+) andnegative (-) polarity, as shown in the batterywell.++6.Replac

238Replacing the memory backup batteryThe memory backup battery has an expectedlifetime of about five years under normal conditions(temperature extrem

2395.Use a ballpoint pen or a similar object toremove the old memory backup battery.6.Insert a new CR2032 battery, positive (+) sideup.7.Replace the b

24Editing an entryEntries can be edited quickly and easily.1.Display the entry you wish to edit in Detail View.2.Make any necessary changes.Use the sc

240ZR-58002 MB (User area: Approx.1,624 KB)Appointments capacity: Approx. 25,450 entriesContacts capacity: Approx. 24,700 entriesThese capacities

241ClockCrystal frequency: 32,768 HzAccuracy: Average variance per day, 1.5seconds (at 25°C/77°F).Display : Year, month, day, day of week,hours, minut

242GeneralPower: Battery ( The EA-23E ACAdaptor and CE-BK1 batterypack are optional.)Operating: 3 V DC alkaline batteries(LR6 x 2)*Be certain not to u

243Memory backup: • 1 month approx. (withdepleted operatingbatteries)• 5 years approx. (withreplacement of depletedoperating batteries).Operating temp

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245AAC Adaptor 56AccessingEntries using calendar views 124Secret entries 86Accessories 57, 97, 191Activities 119Appointment 125Birthday/Ann 132

246BBacking up data 38, 206, 207, 210Backlight 56Setting 90BatteryInstalling 10Lifetime 37, 56, 242Memory backup 236Operating 236Pack 56Replac

247Checking off To Do entries 139Clock 14, 91Collapsing 189Communications applications 226CompuServe Access 227Connecting Fax/Modem 195ContactsF

248Scrapbook entries 69Single entries 25, 113, 155Text 107To Do entries 144Topics 188Using tool bar 113Desk accessories 57Detail View 54, 98Dis

249FFamilies 188Collapsing 189Expanding 189Restructuring 190Fax 195Cover sheets/headers 198Directory 196Log 202Number field 160Send 28, 200S

25Deleting entriesYou can delete single entries or specific groups of entries.To delete a single entry:1.Select the entry that you wish to delete in I

250GGenerate a Report 77General operations 97Getting started 47GUI operation 51HHeadersDocuments 180Fax 198Help function 55, 79Holidays 134Hom

251Link function 104, 150Breaking links 155Link by searching 151Link To 104, 153Making linked entries 150Locking your unit 86MMake a Letter 177

252PPage break 175PaperSize 174Source 192Paperless printer calculator 58Part names and functions 48PasswordDeleting/changing 87Forgotten 87Regi

253Remote Link 226ReplacingMemory backup battery 238Operating batteries 237Restoring data 209, 212Review Notes 164Ruler 171SScrapbook 32, 63Scr

254SoftwareAdd-on 37, 213Sound setting 82Speaker 197Special characters 116Specifications 240Speed buttons 199Spelling check 176Splitting one to

255UUnit to Unit transfer 220Unlocking 86User's City 92Utilities 80, 191WWeekly Graph view 123Week view 123Window display 58, 163Wireless

iFormatting cells ... 13Creating a chart ... 14Commonly Asked Qu

iiHow formulas work with the data in yourworksheet... 35Types of formulas ...

iiiAppendixes ... 79Appendix A: Menu Functions... 79In Index mode ...

ivStarting CompuServe Access Software ... 117Setting up your modem ... 118Setting up connections ...

26Assigning an entry to Filer foldersFiler allows you to group entries into folders. Filer entries are not copied or moved to the folder, they are jus

vReading incoming messages ... 153Searching messages ... 153Commonly Asked Questions & Answer

viReceiving messages ... 214Using AT&T Mail as a terminal ... 219Viewing Received Messages...

viiAppendix C:AT&T Mail login scripts... 239AT&T Mail Direct ... 239REDI-ACCESS Packet (X

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1GeneralDisclaimer and warningsNOTICESHARP strongly recommends that you keep separatepermanent written records of all important data. Datamay be lost

2Manual conventionsIn this manual, screen menus, menu items and keys onthe keyboard are in bold lettering.Throughout this manual, ZAURUS is referred a

3SpreadsheetQuick Start ... 5Commonly Asked Questions & Answers... 15

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5Quick StartThis section is a quick start to setting upand running PenCell®, a spreadsheetapplication. On your unit, PenCell isreferred to as SPREADSH

6Saving a worksheet1.Touch EDIT, then select “Save as...”2.Type a file name that is 20 characters or less.3.Touch OK.Creating a worksheetPress NEW EN

27Using FilerFiler allows you to manage information by subject instead of by entry type.Filer entries can be accessed and changed using the original a

73.Touch cell C4 or press ENTER.Now you see 5 in cell B4. Selecting anothercell signals that you are finished enteringdata into the current cell.4.Pre

8Entering formulasTo enter a formula in a worksheet cell:1.Touch cell E4.2.Enter B 4 + C 4 + D 4.3.Touch another cell (or press ENTER).By default, for

9The edit bar displays the function and its argumentplace holder. Now you can replace (values) bytyping (for example, B4:D4) or by selecting arange of

10Editing data in a cellYou can quickly replace a cell's contents by touching thecell to select it, then typing new data and pressingENTER. Anyth

11Selecting cells and rangesTo select cells:• Touch a cell to select it.• Touch a column heading to select all cells in thecolumn.• Touch a row headin

12To copy the contents of a cell or range:1.Select a cell or range.2.Press 2nd.3.Touch and hold the pen within the selectionand drag the selected cell

13Navigating the worksheetBelow are some guidelines for moving around theworksheet:• Touch the up or down arrow in the scroll bar to displaycells in r

14Creating a chartTo create a chart:1.In the Worksheet mode, select the cellscontaining the data you want to chart.2.Touch EDIT, then select “New Char

15Q: I want a printout of a chart of a worksheet. How can Iprint my chart?A: In Chart mode, you can use the Copy Image option in theEDIT menu. Then pa

16Q: Is there a shortcut for moving and copying cells?A: Yes. You can “drag and drop” selected cells to move themanywhere in the worksheet. To copy th

28Sending a faxWith the optional CE-FM4 Fax/Modem connected to your unit, you can fax Filer, Documents, Notes or Scrapbook entries toa remote facsimil

17IntroductionThis section gives you general informationabout the unit's Spreadsheets operations.Starting PenCell1.Turn on your unit.2.Touch .Wh

18Sorting the index listYou can sort the worksheets either by title (ascendingorder) or by date (descending order) by using the Sortby pop-up menu. Ea

19Worksheet modeThe Worksheet mode lets you create and edit oneworksheet at a time. By default:• Calculated results of formulas are automaticallydispl

20Getting to know PenCellPenCell operates like other applications on your unit,except that it does not directly support printing or faxing.You must us

21The pop-up menuIn the worksheet mode, the popup menu is available forquick access to frequently used operations. Press 2ndMENU to display the pop-up

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23Creating a WorksheetThis section describes ways to create andwork with worksheetsThree ways to start a worksheetYou can start a worksheet in any of

24Saving a worksheetName and save a worksheet in the worksheet mode, asfollows:1.Touch EDIT and select “Save as...”2.Type a worksheet name. The name

253.Touch the highlighted template or pressENTER.A new worksheet based on the templateopens so that you can modify it, if necessary,or add data.4.Touc

262.Press ENTER, or touch the selectedworksheet, or touch VIEWS and select“Worksheet.”The selected worksheet opens in theworksheet mode.3.Touch EDIT a

29Copying and pasting textYou can copy text from one place to another.1.Display the entry you want to copy text from inDetail View.2.Drag the touch pe

272.Type the data you want the cell to contain.The maximum number of characters in a cellis 255, excluding the “quotes” that PenCelladds around text l

28Entering data with the 10-Key PadPenCell includes a 10-key Pad that allows you to enternumeric data with the pen in a cell.To use the 10-Key Pad:1.T

29Entering labels from the Word listThe WORD key provides a quick alternative to typingwords that you use frequently, such as your companyname or logo

30To select a column or row:Touch the column or row heading.To select multiple adjacent columns or rows:Drag through column or row headings.To select

31Wnen the cursor blinks in the edit bar, you can edit yourformula using copy, cut and paste operations, and youcan move the cursor using the arrow ke

32To control performance, you can specify the number ofiterations:1.Choose Recalc Options... in the UTILSmenu.The greater the number you enter for ite

33Two ways to enter cell and range references informulasAs you enter a formula, you have two ways to insert acell or range reference:• Type the refere

345.Touch Insert to add the selected function andits argument place holder to the formula inthe edit bar.Functions that require a specific type ofargu

35How formulas work with the data inyour worksheetA worksheet formula can be a simple arithmeticoperation, such as 5 + 2, or a complicated operation,s

36RangesA range is a rectangular block of adjacent cells in theworksheet. A range can be one or more rows, one ormore columns, or a group of cells in

3Sending a fax... 28Copying and pasting text ... 29Tools ...

30ToolsTools provides a range of utilities that let you customize your unit to your personal taste. Tools is also used to set up communi-cations and p

37Types of formulasThere are three types of formulas: numeric, logical, anddate.Numeric formulasNumeric formulas perform calculations with numbers,usi

38FinancialCalculate annuities, loan payments, cash flows,and so on. These include: DDB, FV, IRR, NPER,NPV, PMT, PV, RATE, SLN, SYD.LogicalCompute the

39Functions and their argumentsSupply the information PenCell needs to carry out afunction. For example, when PenCell comes across thefunction SUM(A4:

40• Touch the edit bar to obtain a blinking edit cursorbefore editing the contents of the selected cell.If the blinking cursor is absent when you use

41Going to a specific cell1.Touch UTILS, then select “Go to...”Type the cell reference or choose TOP orBOTTOM to go to the first or last cell in thew

42Finding cell contentsAnother way to move the worksheet display is to findspecific cell contents. You can find a value, label, orformula. Note, howev

43A white outline appears around the selectedcell or range.3.Drag the outline to the new location. If youwant to move the cell contents to a locationt

44NOTEIf you copied or cut a single cell, but selected a range ofcells prior to pasting, the cell's contents are repeatedthroughout the range. If

45Copying formulasTo speed up building formulas in a worksheet, you cancopy a formula to a number of continuous cells, and thecontents of the formulas

46Clearing dataYou can clear the contents of a cell or range without by:• Using the Clear command or DEL.• Using the Cut command or 2nd X.To remove da

31Turn key and alarm sounds on and off.Set the start-up display.Set the sleep interval.Show/hide secret entries.Stores commonly used words or phrases.

473.Select your sorting criteria by touching yourchoices in the Sort window. For example, ifyou choose rows, ascending, and D5, thedata in the selecte

48To delete cells from your worksheet:1.Select the cell or range that you want todelete.2.Touch CELLS, then select “Delete...”If the range is not a r

49Worksheet Default SettingCharacteristicHide or display gridlines Gridlines displayedDisplay values or formulas Values displayedDisplay or hide Displ

50If the formula is too long to fit in a cell, you only see thepart that fits in the cell (unless the adjacent cell isempty).Any change in this settin

51Displaying or hiding column/row labelsTouch SHOW, then select “Hide Column/Row Labels.”To redisplay them, touch SHOW and select “ShowColumn/Row Labe

52Rows above and columns to the left of the selected cellare indicated by dark lines that divide the display intopanes. When you scroll up and down, c

53When you activate the protection status of theworksheet, the undo and redo operations are clearedfrom the memory. That means you will not be able to

541.Select the cell or range you want to format.(To change the default setting of worksheet,select All instead.)2.Touch FORMAT, then select “Format...

55• If you enter data that looks like a date intoa General cell, PenCell interprets the dataas a formula first. If it fails, it tries tointerpret the

56To reverse a format change, touch EDIT, then select“Undo.”DecimalsWhen a cell has the number cell type, you control thedecimal points displayed in t

32Drawing picturesScrapbook lets you make quick handwritten notes,drawings and maps directly on the display.1.Touch SCRAPBOOK at the left of the displ

57AlignmentAlignment determines where cell contents appearrelative to the edges of the cell. General alignment isthe default. With General alignment,

58Drawing bordersYou can add borders to one or more cells in aworksheet.1.Select the cell or range you want to change.2.Touch FORMAT, then select “Bor

59Adjusting column and row sizeYou can easily change the column width or row height ina worksheet.1.Select a column or row heading.2.Touch CELLS then

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61Working With ChartsCharts are a visually compelling way ofpresenting many kinds of worksheetinformation.Creating a chartYou can create and save one

622.Touch EDIT, then select “New Chart.”When you create a chart, the cellsimmendiately above or left of the selection(if any) contain labels for one o

63Pie chartsA pie chart shows the data from one column in theselected range as percentages of a whole.Line chartsA line chart shows the individual val

64Chart titlesYou can add a chart title to enhance your chart, asfollows:1.Touch EDIT, then select “Chart Title...”2.Type a chart title, up to 25 cha

65• “Index” (from a new worksheet) displays thefollowing window. Type a worksheet name tosave the worksheet and asssociated charts.Then press OK.Viewi

66Duplicating a chartYou can make a new chart by duplicating an existingone, then change its content, for example.1.While viewing a chart, touch EDIT,

33Using the CalculatorCalculator works as a standard 10-digit calculator.1.Touch CALC at the left of the display.2.Enter calculations by touching the

67Managing WorksheetsIndex mode includes file managementoperations, as well as operations for importingand exporting worksheet files, creating a newfi

68Managing worksheetsThe Index tab mode provides you with worksheetmanagement operations. Some operations require thata worksheet be selected. Touch a

69Deleting worksheetsTo delete a worksheet:1.Select the worksheet you want to delete.2.Touch EDIT, then select “Delete Worksheet.”3.Touch Yes to confi

70Making a secret worksheetYou can turn a normal worksheet into a secretworksheet, or vice versa. When your unit is locked,secret worksheets are not s

71Copying a worksheet to a PC File1. Make sure you are either in the Worksheetmode, or if you are in the Index mode andyou have selected a worksheet f

72Getting a worksheet from a PC File1.While in the Worksheet mode or the Indexmode, touch SEND, then select “Get fromPC Files...”If the worksheet has

73Replacing with a PC File1.Make sure you are either in the Worksheetmode, or if you are in the Index mode youhave selected a worksheet from theWorksh

74Linking a worksheetLinking with Contacts or Data FilesentriesYou can link a worksheet. When linked, the entry in theWorksheets tab of the Index mode

75Setting the workspace sizeBy default, PenCell has 128KB of workspace size. Youcan add more to the workspace size so that you canwork with larger wor

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77TroubleshootingThis section answers questions you mayhave when using PenCell.Troubleshooting checklist❐ A formula entered into a cell remains as tex

78❐ A formula does not calculate as expected.• Make sure the order of precedence is correct. Ifnecessary, use parentheses to overwrite the normalorder

79AppendixesAppendix A: Menu FunctionsAppendix B: Function ReferenceAppendix C: Spreadsheet LimitsAppendix D: Keyboard ReferenceAppendix E: File Compa

80EDIT menuNew Worksheet Creates new worksheet. See page 23.Worksheet Title...Changes the worksheet title. Seepage 68.Duplicate Worksheet...Makes a co

81In Worksheet modeVIEWS menuIndex Use the Index mode to manageworksheets and templates. See page18.Worksheet Use the Worksheet mode to work onthe con

82Set Column/Row SizeChanges column or row size.See page 59.Sort... Sorts the selected cells. See page 46.UTILS menuFind... Finds desired data in the

83Secret Entry Turns the worksheet secret. See page70.Normal Entry Turns the worksheet normal. Seepage 70.LINK TO menuContacts... Links the current wo

84EDIT menuNew Worksheet Opens a new worksheet. See page23.Chart Title... Changes the chart title. See page64.Duplicate Chart... Makes a copy of the c

85ABS(value) Returns the absolute value of value.Example: ABS(54) returns 54.ABS(-54) returns 54.EXP(value) Returns e raised to the power ofvalue. e i

86TODAY() Returns the current date (from thesystem clock) as a serial number. If thecell is formatted with the date/timeformat DD-MMM-YY, this serial

35Commonly asked Questions & AnswersQ: I currently also own a Sharp Wizard andwould like to move my information frommy Sharp Wizard to the ZR-5700

87TIME (hour, minute, second)Returns the fractional value of aparticular time, where hour is a valuefrom 0 to 24, minute is a value from 0to 60, secon

88Extracting information from date and time represen-tationsThere are six functions for extracting information fromdate and time representations:DAY(d

89Computing with date and time representationsYou can use date and time representations in arithmeticexpressions. For example:date_representation + da

90IRR(range, guess)Calculates the internal rate of return for a range ofvalues that occur at equal and regular intervals.guess is a starting approxima

91PV(rate, nper, pmt, fv, type)Computes the present value for a fixed paymentpmt made for the number of periods nper, at afixed interest rate. It assu

92Logical functionsLogical functions let you use conditions in buildingformulas. Use them when you want the outcome of acomputation or a returned valu

93Miscellaneous functionsCHOOSE(index, values ...)Chooses a value from a list. If index evaluates to1, the first value is returned; if it evaluates to

94ISNA(value)Returns TRUE if value is the error value NA (NotAvailable), and FALSE, otherwise.Example: ISNA( NA() ) returns TRUE.ISNUMBER(value)Return

95Relational functionsRelational functions operate on numeric values,references to numeric values, and labels.value1 < value2 Returns TRUE if value

96MAX(values...) Returns the largest value in theargument list.Example: MAX(12, 29, 8, -39) returns29.MIN (values...) Returns the smallest value in th

36Q: What does PC card mean?Can I use any PC card I find on the marketon my ZR-5700/ZR-5800?A: PC card (formally "PCMCIA") is an industrysta

97COS (value) Returns the cosine of a value which isan angle.Example: COS(1.047) returns0.500171.SIN (value) Returns the sine of a value which isan an

98Appendix C: Spreadsheet LimitsThe following table summarizes the spreadsheet limits:Description Minimum MaximumNumber of columns 64Number of rows 12

99Appendix D: Keyboard ReferenceThe following table summarizes the keys for use in the three modes:• Index mode (Worksheets tab, Templates tab)• Works

100Key Index Mode (Worksheets tab) Index Mode (Template tab) Worksheet Mode (When Editbar inactive)Chart Mode SHIFT+UP Extend selection upw

101Key Index Mode (Worksheets tab) Index Mode (Template tab) Worksheet Mode (When Editbar inactive)Chart Mode 2nd + X Cut2nd + C Copy Copy image2n

102Appendix E: File CompatibilityPenCell can read Excel 3.0 and Excel 4.0 files. It writesto Excel 4.0 files.Only a subset of Excel’s features and fun

103Communication Applications

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105Before you startThe unit must be connected to a modem inorder to use a communication software.You can use either the SHARP CE-FM4Fax/Modem or a PC

106Connecting to a PC Card modemBe sure to use only a recommended PC Card modem.Using card modems that are not recommended mayresult in damage to the

37Q: How do I add software to my ZR-5700/ZR-5800 to expand its capabilities?A: In general, ZR-5700/ZR-5800 Add-on softwarecome on computer floppy disk

107CompuServeQuick Start ... 109Commonly Asked Questions & Answers... 115In

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109Quick StartThis section is a quick start to setting upand running CompuServe AccessSoftware.This section assumes you have already joinedCompuServe.

110Setting up your modem1. From the main screen, touch Setup, thentouch the Modem Setup tab.2. Make any necessary changes to thesesettings.3. Touch OK

111Connecting to CompuServeAfter you have set your modem and connection prefer-ences, you are ready to connect to CompuServe.1. From the main screen,

1124. Use the Type: pop-up menu if the recipient ison a network other than CompuServe.Select a name from the Address Book list,then touch To:, Cc: or

113Sending Mail1. While in the Mail index view of the OUT tray,tag entries you want to send by touching theircheckbox.2. Touch SEND, then select “Send

114Reading Mail off-line1. If necessary, touch MAIN to go back to themain, then touch the IN tray.2. From the index view, touch a mail messageentry tw

115Commonly Asked Questions &AnswersQ: What do I need to use CompuServe Access Software?A: First, you must join CompuServe and get an accountnumbe

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38Q: How do I exchange information with mypersonal computer? For example, can Itake telephone numbers I already have inanother software program and lo

117IntroductionThis section gives you general informationabout CompuServe Access Softwareapplication in your unit.Starting CompuServe Access Software1

118Setting up your modemYou need to set up your modem, as follows:1. Make sure the unit is not connected toCompuServe. From the main screen, touchSetu

119Setting up connectionsYou can connect to CompuServe from different placesor via different networks, as follows:1. Make sure the unit is not connect

120Connecting to CompuServeAfter you have set your modem, connection, andpreferences you are ready to connect to CompuServe.1. From the main screen, u

121Creating mailCreate a mail message as follow:1. If necessary, touch MAIN to go back to themain screen, then touch the OUT tray.2. From the Mail ind

1223. Touch To: to display the following screen.4. Use the Type: pop-up menu if the recipient ison a network other than CompuServe.Select a name from

123Sending mail messages1. While in the Mail index view of the OUT tray.Tag entries you want to send by touchingtheir checkbox.2. While in the Mail in

1243. Specify to send the current message only, alltagged messages, or all messages. Alsodecide if you want to disconnect after send-ing by touching t

125Reading mail messages off-line1. If necessary, touch MAIN to go back to themain, then touch the IN tray.2. While in the Mail index view, touch a ma

126ForumsOn CompuServe, each forum consists oftwo major areas; messages and libraries:the software provides two tabs to corre-spond to the two groups.

39tion. This utility software also allows you to "map"the fields to fit almost any program that supportsCSV formats..BMP/PICT, which is used

127Reading a forum message on-line1. While in the section view of a forum, touch asection of interest twice (or touch INDEX, orpress ENTER).2. Touch a

128Downloading forum messages1. While in the section view of a forum, touch asection of interest twice.2. To download all messages related to a topic,

129Downloading library filesYou can download files from CompuServe (but notupload files), as follows:1. Select the Library tab, then touch a sectionna

130Creating a new forum message off-line1. From the main screen, touch the OUT trayicon and touch the Forum M tab.2. Touch EDIT, then select “Create F

131Posting messages to a forum on-line1. When you are in the desired section of aforum, go to the OUT tray.2. If necessary, tag the messages you want

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139Troubleshooting checklist❏ The modem cannot dial.• Make sure the modem is correctly and securelyconnected to the unit.• Make sure the modem setting

140❏ Attachment cannot be sent out.• Make sure the attachment is Filer or PC Filedata. All other type of data cannot be attached toa message.❏ Some of

141Menu functionsVIEW/ INDEX(There are no menu items.) This button toggles betweenthe details of a selected message (View) and a list ofthe current me

142SETUPConnection / Modem... Set up connections and yourmodem. See page 118.Preferences... Customize the unit to the way youprefer. See page 135.Addr

4Detail View and Index View... 54Tool bar ... 54Help Function ...

40Q: I would like to use the Filer feature but Iam afraid of using up memory. How doesthe Filer work? Does it make a copy ofeach entry?A: When you ass

143FILTERFilter (Off-Line)... Turn on the filter. See page 129.Mail... Specify filter keyword so that onlyfiltered mail messages can beviewed and dele

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145Pager AccessQuick Start ... 147Commonly Asked Questions & Answers... 154

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147Quick StartThis section is a quick start to setting upand running Pager Access.Starting Pager Access1.Touch TOOLS.* The contents of the TOOLS scree

148System diagramPager AccessPaging ServiceSend to user with aPager CardSend to a text-basedalphanumeric PagerSend Pager Messages from your unit AnyTi

149E-mail users can send messagesto your unit and Pager Card* Contact your Paging Service Carrier for more informationReceive pager messagesinto your

150Setting up a paging serviceIn order to send a message to a full text/alphanumericpager, you must obtain the following information:• Name of the pag

1513.Touch To:. In the Address Message screen,select a name from the Address Book andthe name will appear in the Name: field. Or,you can type directly

152Sending messages1.Touch PAGER, then select “Send Mes-sages...”.2.Select Current Message, Tagged Messages,or All Messages to send, then touch OK.Tou

41What your unit can doYour new ZR-5700/ZR-5800 is a full-featured, pocket-sized information manager, designed to enhance anyinformation-based task, w

153Reading incoming messages1.From the IN folder, touch the message youwant to read twice.2.Read the message using the scroll bar, ifnecessary, to see

154Commonly Asked Questions &AnswersQ: How does Pager Access work?A: It uses the CE-FM4 Fax/Modem or PC Card modem tosend out messages through pag

155Q: Is there an automatic way to put my name into everynew message I compose?A: Touch SETUP and select “Preferences.” Then type yourname into the bo

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157IntroductionThis section gives you general informationabout Pager Access.What is Pager Access?You can compose a message, name one or morerecipients

158Starting ZAURUS Pager Access1.Touch TOOLS.* The contents of the TOOLS screen may differdepending on the version for your country.2.Touch ZR-Pager t

159Setting up a paging serviceIn order to send a message to a full text/alphanumericpager, you must obtain the following information:• Name of the pag

160About the Message Limit fieldMessage Limit refers to the total of number of charac-ters in the From, Subject, Message and Attachmentfields. In actu

161Deleting an existing paging service1.From the Paging Service screen, select thepaging service you want to delete.2.Touch Delete. When prompted, tou

162Use Dialing This is required if you call out from a privatePrefix branch exchange (PBX). This allows you to getan outside line before you can make

42Fax & Information ExchangeYour unit allows you to send and receive informa-tion via a wide range of popular data methods andinformation services

163Fax/Modem initialization strings for paging serviceManufacturer Model No. Landline (RJ11) Connection Cellular Phone ConnectionSharp CE-FM4 None Not

164Using Pager AccessThis sections explains in details how to usePager Access to communicate with apaging service in order to send or getmessages.Look

165Message foldersIN folderThe IN folder stores messages read from your PagerCard.From: Sender of this messageSubject: Subject for this messageMessage

166SENT folderThe SENT folder stores all messages which have beensuccessfully sent out.Composing a message 1.Press NEW ENTRY. Or, touch EDIT, andthen

1674.In the Subject: field, type the subject of thismessage, up to 30 characters.5.In the Message: field, type in your message.Note that you cannot cr

1682.If you want to remove a name from theRecipient list, select the name and touchREMOVE.3.Touch Done.Touching a selected name on the Recipients list

1693.Touch the desired folder, then touch Attach.4.From the Select Attachment screen, selectthe desired data to attach, then touchAttach.You can only

1703.Edit the message contents as required. Youcan touch ATTACH to view or change theattachment. You cannot edit the attachment,but you can change to

1712.Touch each list and select the appropriateinformation:Memory:Selects the memory location that contains thesource information, either the main uni

1723.When Pager Access configures the modem,the following screen appears.4.Then Pager Access dials the access numberof the paging service (Paging Netw

43Optional Accessories:Introduces peripheral operations including:printing; data transfer with other units; sendingfaxes; data exchange with personal

173Getting messages from your PagerCardMake sure your Pager Card is inserted in the unit.If you have checked the Get new messages at start upbox in th

1743.Press ENTER or touch INDEX to return toindex view.An opened envelope icon appears to indicatethe message has been read.Messages containing errors

175Viewing and saving attachmentsSome received messages may contain a Appointmentor To Do attachment. You may view and save theattachment as follows:1

176Deleting messages in the unitDeleting a single message1.Select the message you want to delete.2.Press the DEL key (possible only in indexview), or

177Deleting messages in your PagerCardFrom time to time, you may want to delete old mes-sages from your Pager Card memory.If you have checked the Dele

1782.Type a keyword into the To/From, Subject, orMessage fields.Examples:- To show messages sent to or received from“Steve Bell”, enter “Steve Bell” i

1794.Touch Find.If the string is found, the Find String dialogappears. The folder containing the messageappears, with a Detail view of the messagethat

180Copying and moving textYou can copy or move text using the clipboard.1.Display the message you want to copy ormove, in View mode.2.Drag over a word

181Contents of From: FieldIf you enter a name here, this name will appear inthe message area when you create a newmessage, thus saving time in typing

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44• For a full list of key notations, see Appendix A.Indicates a tip or important point.Indicates alternative methods. There is oftenmore than one way

183TroubleshootingIf you have difficulty using Pager Access,check the following list for possible solutionsbefore contacting your SHARP dealer.Trouble

184❏ Cannot send messages over a cellular phone.• Make sure the cellular phone works with PagerAccess.• Check to ensure you are using the appropriate

185Menu functionsVIEW/ INDEX(There are no menu items.) This button toggles betweenthe details of a selected message (View) and a list ofthe current me

186EDITNew Message Compose a new message tosend. See page 166.Delete Message Delete a single message.See page 176.Delete Group Delete a group of messa

187AT&T MailQuick Start ... 189Commonly Asked Questions & Answers... 19

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189Starting AT&T Mail Access1.Touch TOOLS.* The contents of the TOOLS screen may differdepending on the version for your country.2.Touch AT&T

1903.Touch the Modem Setup tab to configureyour modem settings. If using a Sharp CE-FM4 Fax/Modem, touch RESTORE to usethe default settings. You may n

1913.Touch To: to address the message.Select a name from Address Books. TouchTo: (or Cc:, or Bcc:). The name will be putinto the Recipients list. Repe

192 4. After verifying your modem and phone lineconnection, touch OK to send the mes-sages.Sending messagesTo send messages:1. If you have more than o

45• Do not use solvents to clean your unit. Use only a soft,dry cloth.• Do not carry your unit in your back pocket as it maybreak when you sit down. T

1933. After verifying your modem and phone lineconnection, touch OK to connect to AT&TMail.4. Status messages are displayed when themessage transf

194Commonly Asked Questions &AnswersQ: What do I need to use AT&T Mail Access?A: You need an AT&T Mail account which you must firstobtain

195IntroductionThis section gives you general informationabout AT&T Mail Access.Obtaining an AT&T Mail accountBefore using AT&T Mail, you

196Setting up AT&T Mail AccessAT&T Mail Access needs your AT&T Mail account andmodem information to connect to the AT&T Mail service.U

197• Use Dialing PrefixAn optional prefix that may be needed todial the above phone number. For in-stance, you may need to enter a 9 to getan outside

198• Speed(bps), Port, Parity, Line Type, DataBits, Stop Bits, MNP, Hardware FlowControl, Modem StringModem settings are based on the type ofmodem and

199• User ScriptThe Local Access Script (see AppendixC) is preinstalled in the unit and allowsyou to access the AT&T Mail service frommany locatio

200Setting up the address bookAT&T Mail Access uses the address information youhave entered into other applications in your unit. Thisway you only

2014.Press ENTER to save the address.The Business (1) Index for that entry isdisplayed with the new entry listed.E-Mail AddressesThe E-Mail ID in the

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203Setting the date and timeMessages that you create include the date and time.Therefore, you should adjust this information if it is notset correctly

204 204• Status Icon: The icon shows the status of a messageat a glance. Possible icons include:Unopened messages.Messages that you have read.High-pri

205Creating a new messageThe first step in sending a message is to create themessage. The size of a message is limited only by theamount of memory ava

206Addressing messages1.Touch To: on the message display to addrecipients to the message. An E-Mail Ad-dress display is shown.2.Select the type of add

2074.Touch one of the following buttons to add thatperson to the Recipients list:• To: Sends the message to a primaryrecipient.• Cc: Sends a courtesy

208AT&T MailAn AT&T Mail address needs the Name and Mail ID.AT&T Mail recipient optionsTouch AT&T OPTNS to select any of the following

209Fax recipient optionsThe following recipient options are available with a fax:• Logo: Specifies the public or private logo for the fax.• Nocovershe

210Internet, CompuServe, SkyMail, Telex, & X.400Each of these address types requires the Name andMail ID. There are no recipient options.Selecting

2112.Touch Done to return to the New Messagedisplay.AttachmentsYou have the option of including the unit FILER foldersor PC files directories with mes

212Editing a messageIf you need to correct or add to a message in the OUTfolder, you can edit it. Simply select the message andtouch VIEW to display t

471Getting StartedA major feature of the unit is its graphical userinterface (GUI) which makes operation easy tounderstand through a combination of gr

213To connect to the host:1. Touch MAIL, then select Send Only to sendmessages in the OUT folder or Send/Receive to send and receive messagesduring th

214Receiving messagesTo receive messages, the unit connects to the AT&TMail system and looks for messages addressed to youruser ID. This procedure

215To receive messages:1. Touch MAIL, then select Turn on ReceiveFilter to use the receive filter.If the receive filter is turned off, then all newmes

2165.Select the Preview summaries option, if youwant to see a list of messages that matchesthe filter criteria before they are downloaded.6.Touch OK t

217Next, AT&T Mail Access builds the messagesummary display, listing the messageswaiting to be received in the selected folder.This listing is sim

21811.Touch RECV to receive messages listed inthe summary. You can receive the followinggroups of messages:• Current Message: The message that is curr

219To switch between preview mail and terminal mode:1. Connect to the AT&T Mail network, using thereceive filter and preview summaries option.2. F

2203.Touch SETUP, then select Configuration tosetup the terminal configuration.The configuration settings are on two pages.Touch the bottom right-hand

2214. Touch the ATTACH button, select an attach-ment, and touch Detach to detach attach-ments from the message and store them inthe appropriate locati

2226.Touch To: to see all of the recipients of themessage. Select a recipient to see theiraddress at the top of the display.Touch Done to return to th

48Part Names and FunctionsComputer LinkPREVNEXTQWERTYUASDFGHJKZXCVBNM,.LIOPSPACEDELSMBL2ndCAPSWORD?ENTER!@#$%^&(*)=+BSTABOFFONGETSEND,:CANCELMENUN

2232.Select the criteria for filtering. You can usekey words for filtering; it is not necessary toenter the entire name or subject.3.Touch Filter to a

224This display shows the following information:• Last Connected: Date and time of the lastconnection.• Last Transfer Status: Transfer status (such as

2254.Touch OK to edit the new message.AT&T Mail Access automatically fills in therecipients and subject.5.Type in an additional message or addatta

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227Managing Your MessagesAT&T Mail Access has a variety of functionsthat help you organize your messages.Finding messagesIf the mail folders conta

2284.Touch Find to search for the message.The first message containing the string isopened, and the string is displayed in theFind String dialog box.5

2294.Select the messages that you want toconvert. You have the following options:• Current Message: The message that is currentlyselected.• Tagged Mes

2306.Touch OK to convert the message into adocument.You can now use the Documents applicationto view or change the document. The docu-ment contains th

231Troubleshooting checklist❐ Cannot find AT&T Mail Access on the unit.• Touch TOOLS.❐ Incorrect date and time on the unit.• Touch TOOLS and then

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491Infrared portReset button Press to reset and initialize the unit.Serial number Memory back-up battery compartment Holds memory back-up batt

233AppendixesThis section contains AT&T EasyLinkServices Global Alliance program memberdirectory, AT&T Mail traveller's accessnumber, and

234EUROPE, AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST RE-GIONEuropean Regional Support Center (ERSC) Tel: 32-2-676-373715B Herman de Broux Fax: 32-2-676-38101160 Brussels

235ASIA, PACIFIC REGIONCustomer Service Center (CSC) Tel: 852-511-58284/F China Underwriters Center Fax: 852-598-081088 Gloucester Road !elsaphelpWanc

236AMERICAS REGIONAmericas Regional Support Center (ARSC)Tel: (201) 331-4400400 Interpace Parkway Fax: (201) 331-4513Parsippany, NJ 07054 !arschelpA

237PanamaFidanque hermanos e hijos,s.a.Calle 50 y Calle 59Urbanizacion ObarrioApartado Postal 721Panama 1Tel: 507-64-2444ParaguayNetsystemsAvenida Esp

238Hong KongHong KongAccess Number: +852-3003-4900Speed/Standard: V.32/22/MNPScript: AT&T Mail Direct (installed in Zaurus)SingaporeSingaporeAcces

239Appendix C:AT&T Mail loginscriptsAT&T Mail DirectDELAY 10SEND 0 "^M"DELAY 20SEND 0 "^M"WAIT 450 "Name:"SEND 0

240DATAPAC – DataPac in CanadaDELAY 30SEND 0 "..^M"WAIT 300 "DATAPAC:"DELAY 20SEND 0 "SET 123:0^M"DELAY 20SEND 0 "R

241Login Script CommandsThis section documents the scripting language sup-ported by AT&T Mail Access.Each line in a script file represents a comma

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5Clock... 91Daylight Saving Time ... 91World City ...

50Touch penThe touch pen is stored at the right front of thekeyboard.To remove the touch pen, pull it in the directionshown by the arrow.To replace th

243TerminalIntroduction ... 245Using Terminal ...

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245About TerminalTerminal is an application which lets you use communi-cations functions to link your unit to a remote computeror system (including a

246Setting up your modem1.Turn your unit on.2.Touch TOOLS and touch Terminal twice.3.Touch SETUP and select “Modem Setting”.4.Touch and select any req

247Volume:If your modem has a built-in speaker, selecting 1,2 or 3 adjusts the speaker volume so you can heardial and connection tones. The Speaker tu

2487.Make any other required setting changes.Use the page icon ( ) to turn to other pages.8.When you complete your settings, touch OK.NOTEIt is beyond

249About directory settingsTerminal connection parameters are set from the DialingDirectory Setting display. Each entry has its ownsettings, so that y

250To shift to the Setting 2/3 display, touch the bottomright of the icon:Cursor Shape:Select cursor shape fromBlock/Underline.Cursor Translate:Numbe

251Using TerminalYou can make and receive a call, or performother communications operation inTerminal.Making a callAfter setting up your unit with the

252Calling conditions• If you connect with a remote unit but the dis-played characters are garbled, try connectingagain at a slower speed.• If your te

511Index ViewScroll screen one line up.Scroll down one display "page".Scroll display by dragging.Scroll up one display "page".Scro

2536.In the terminal display, enter ATS0=1 andpress ENTER.This sets your unit’s modem to automaticallyanswer a call after one ring. For an explana-tio

254To make Terminal mode commands:1.Once connected to the desired remotesystem, touch UP/DN.2.Select the required command or functionfrom the menu.3.I

2553.Select the desired data transfer function fromthe menu.• For Upload Text (XMODEM or ASCII), a displaysimilar to Index View appears, showing all y

256Auto log-onWhen you call a BBS or information service, the log-onprocedure (in which you enter your name, user number,and password), is often the s

257Terminal emulationThere are two terminal emulation modes, TTY (teletype-writer) and the more advanced VT100 (VT stands forvideo terminal). In the d

258Troubleshooting checklistCommon communications problems and their solutionsare listed below.Problem: Remote system answers, but noconnection is mad

259Problem: Connection with remote systemterminates unexpectedly.User message: None.Cause: Surge of line noise, user error, etc.Solution: Try again.Pr

260ASCII Control CodesTo generate ASCII control code in Terminal mode, touchUTILS, select “Use Control Code” (or press NEWENTRY), then press the key a

261IndexSpreadsheet... 263CompuServe ...

262

52Display layoutThe display layout has the following features:• The touch buttons at the left of the displayprovide access to accessories and utilitie

263IndexSpreadsheetBBorder ... 58Drawing ...

264Display mode ... 18Chart mode ... 19Ind

265SSecret entry... 70Speadsheet limits ...

266CompuServeAAddress book ... 112, 122, 136Setting up ...

267Menu functions ... 141Modem ... 110

268Pager AccessAAddress book ... 170Setting up ...

269PPager Access ... 147Customizing ... 180Star

270AT&T MailAAT&T Mail ... 189, 208Connecting to ...

271TerminalAAuto log-on ... 256CCalls ...

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531Display symbolsThe following display symbols appear at the top right ofthe display to indicate various conditions:XX:XX Real time and date display.

54Tool barThere is a special tool bar for each application.The tool bar is located across the top of thedisplay and has the following features:• A sma

551Help FunctionThe built-in Help feature is a convenient, topic-specific,on-line reference source. You can view Help at any timeby touching HELP at t

56Save Battery LifeSleep functionTo conserve battery power, the Sleep functionturns your unit off if it is not used for a set timeperiod (the default

572Desk AccessoriesThe desk accessories along the left side ofthe display are handy utilities that round offthe Application suite:• Calculator can per

58• M on the display indicates a number is stored inmemory. Touch R•CM twice to clear the memory.• Press to erase the last digit entered.• E on the d

5922.Enter the calculation.• marks the starting entry.• The value on the key pad display is the value justentered or the final calculation result (in

6CHAPTER 4 Time Management ... 119Calendar views ... 119Calendar view format ...

60Deleting a line:1.Move to the line you want to delete usingPREV or NEXT.2.Press DEL.3.Press ENTER to get the new result.Date calculationsCalculator

612Calculating the date from the number of days:1.Touch DATE to switch to the date calculator.The current date is the default start date.2.Touch CANCE

62Data from other entriesYou can perform calculations on numbers con-tained in other entries. You can also transfercalculated values into another entr

632ScrapbookScrapbook lets you make quick hand-written notes,sketches and maps directly on the display. The stampfunction lets you add built-in images

64Finding entriesScrapbook entries are saved in the order entered.• To find a Scrapbook entry, touch to stepthrough all the entries (or press PREV or

652Selecting an areaThe area tool lets you select a Scrapbook area forcopying, deleting and other operations.To select an area:1.Display the entry you

664.Touch EDIT and select "Paste".N2-3-2BDeleting sections of graphic entries:1.Use the area tool to select the area to bedeleted.2.Press DE

6725.Select the area where you want to place thetext.N2-3-3A6.Touch EDIT and select "Paste".2-3-3Text is pasted to fit the area you specify,

683.Touch the stamp you desire to select.To scroll the stamp menu, touch or ( or pressPREV or NEXT).N2-3-54.Touch the location where you want the s

692Deleting Scrapbook entriesDeleting a single Scrapbook entry:1.Display the Scrapbook entry you want todelete.2.Touch EDIT and select "Delete En

7Link To function ... 153Jump To function ... 154Breaking Links ...

70Collect related entries to one folderThe Collect function is used to assign entrieslinked by a common keyword to a specified folder.You can select t

712Assigning a single entry to multiple folders:1.Display the entry that you want to assign to afolder.2.Touch FILE IT.2-4-33.Touch all the folders th

72Naming or renaming folders:1.In Filer Drawer, touch a tab to select thefolder (except IN folder) that you want toname (or rename).2.Touch EDIT and s

732Editing folder entriesOnce an entry is assigned to a Filer folder (orfolders), any changes made to the entry in itssource application will be refle

745.When you complete the entry, press ENTER.The new entry appears in the Index of theselected application and the entry isautomatically assigned to t

752Empty a folderYou can empty a folder. This will remove(unassign) all entries from the folder. Removedentries are not deleted from the original appl

763.Select the second (destination) folder that willbe merged, and touch Merge. The contentsof the first folder will be appended to thedestination fol

772Generate a ReportGenerate a Report makes a new Documentsbased on the contents of a Filer folder. This makesa new Document entry containing informat

782.Enter the search keyword in the "Only EntriesContaining" field. You can use up to 16characters (letters, numbers and symbols).3.Check th

792HelpThe built-in Help feature is a convenient, on-line helpand reference source. You can access Help at any timeby touching the HELP button on the

8Printing restrictions ... 193Printing the current display ... 194Faxes ...

80ToolsTouching the Tools accessory produces the followingdisplay:2-6-1UtilitiesThe communications utilities ensure your unit ismuch more than just a

812To check the memory:1.Touch TOOLS and touch Memory twice.2-6-4AIf a RAM card is installed, you can select CardMemory to check available memory on t

82DisplayThe Tools Display accessory can be used to:• Adjust the contrast of the LCD display• Adjust the touch panel display for best touch penoperati

832Start-upStart-up lets you configure the start-up display tosuit your own requirements.2-6-3The Start-up display can be used to set thefollowing:• S

84SleepSleep turns the unit off if there is no activity withina set time period. This extends the life of theoperating batteries.• Default Sleep time

8523.Enter a password of up to seven charactersusing letters, numbers and symbols.• Choose your password carefully. We recommendyou use an easy to rem

86If your unit is locked to hide secret entries, anentry which has just been marked as secret willstill be displayed until you select another entry.On

872Changing the passwordTo register a new password, you must first enterthe current password, then enter the new pass-word. To delete the current pass

88RAM cards and the Secret functionIf you use a RAM card in your unit, that card isalso protected by your password. If you remove aRAM card and change

8923.Enter a word, phrase or numbers (up to 32characters) you want to recall with the WORDkey.4.Touch OK.Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make other Word liste

9Important things to do1.Complete and send in the registrationcard. This registers your purchase andallows us to notify you of newdevelopments and pro

90RAM CardWhen a RAM card is installed in the unit, you canselect the RAM card or main unit to save andretrieve data.1.Touch TOOLS and touch RAM Card

912World CityWorld City display is very handy for internationalphone calls and overseas travel. Once you makeyour selection, World City time and date

925.Complete your World City selection, thentouch Select.World Clock is displayed with Home City time onthe upper clock and World City time on the low

932To enter User's Cities:1.Touch TOOLS and then touch Clock twice.2.Touch USER'S at the top of the Clock display.2-2-4New York, USA is set

944.Press DEL.The set alarm time disappears.5.When you complete your setting changes,touch OK.Disabling alarm soundOnce you have set alarms, they will

952MOREYou can install and manage add-on software and loadPC files received via data transfer by touching MORE.For example, you could install some new

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973General OperationsThis section describes general operationsthat can be used with your unit. Contactsand Scrapbook are normally used forexamples of

98Views/IndexVIEWS/INDEX in the tool bar is used to select thedisplay mode. Once an application is open, youcan use VIEWS/INDEX to switch display mode

993To change Index/Detail ViewTo change the display mode for Activities:1.Touch ACTIVITIES.2.Touch VIEWS in the tool bar at the top of thedisplay.3.Us