Ricoh PDAs Smartphones EL 6991 User Guide

PERSONAL ORGANIZER  
MODEL  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
-
EL 6991  
CONTENTS  
Part Names .......................................................................................... 1  
Using the Organizer for the First Time ............................................... 2  
Entering Characters ............................................................................ 2  
Clock Mode .......................................................................................... 3  
Telephone Mode .................................................................................. 6  
Schedule Mode ................................................................................... 7  
To Do Mode ......................................................................................... 8  
Memo Mode ......................................................................................... 8  
Notes for storing and recalling entries ................................................ 9  
Recalling entries .................................................................................. 9  
Editing or deleting entries ................................................................. 10  
Calculator Mode ................................................................................ 10  
Currency/Unit Conversion Mode ....................................................... 11  
Game Mode ....................................................................................... 12  
Word Translator Mode ....................................................................... 13  
Backlight function .............................................................................. 14  
Memory Storage ................................................................................ 14  
Adjusting the LCD contrast ............................................................... 15  
Secret Function ................................................................................. 15  
Using the Included PC Software ....................................................... 16  
Battery Replacement ......................................................................... 18  
Specifications .................................................................................... 20  
 
Part Names  
Clear/Clear Entry key  
Power ON/OFF key  
Display  
Cursor navigation keys  
Search keys  
MEMO/TO DO  
Mode keys  
MENU  
Option port (3-pin option jack)  
RESET switch  
Key Assignments  
CAPS  
ENTER : ENTER key  
: CAPS key  
DEL  
: DELETE key  
Functions as CAPS LOCK. It is used to select capital (uppercase) or  
small (lowercase) letters.  
BS  
: BACK SPACE key  
: INSERT key  
INS  
The following notations are used for key operations.  
SMBL  
: SYMBOL key  
CM : Clear memory  
CM  
U
(in Calculator mode)  
U
: Letter “U”  
1
 
• To minimize battery consumption, the Organizer is designed to  
automatically turn off when no key has been pressed for approxi-  
mately five minutes.  
Using the Organizer for the First Time  
Be sure to perform the following operations before using the Organizer  
for the first time.  
MENU  
SHIFT  
• The key touch tone is turned on and off by pressing  
,
1. Remove the isolating film that is  
affixed to the battery holder on the  
back of the unit.  
2. Press the RESET switch with a ball-  
point pen or similar object.  
select “KEY TONE?” using  
or  
, and press x.  
, then press x. When  
PREV  
NEXT  
Select on/off using  
or  
NEXT  
PREV  
the tone is activated, “ ” will appear.  
Entering Characters  
• Alphanumeric letters, symbols, and “+ – × ÷ .” can be entered into  
the dot display area (the first line).  
• Numbers and some characters (only space, –, F, and P in Telephone  
mode) can be entered into the number display area (the second and  
the third lines).  
• Letters are entered in capital letters by default (“CAPS” is turned on).  
To enter lowercase letters, press CAPS to turn “CAPS” off.  
“RESET?” is displayed.  
+
M –  
M
SHIFT  
3. Press  
x to initialize the  
Organizer after “RESET!” is displayed. You  
have now cleared the memory contents.  
The Select Language screen then appears.  
Guidance messages can be displayed in ten  
languages – English, Italian, German,  
,
:
RESET  
French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hungarian,  
Czech, Polish, and Greek. After initializing the Organizer, the default  
setting is English.  
Entering symbols and letters with an accent mark  
• To enter a symbol, press SMBL repeatedly until the desired symbol  
appears:  
4. Select the desired language using  
or  
, then press  
PREV  
NEXT  
x.  
¡¿æµ¢  
@#$£¥ ( )~’: /\_&<>ß!?  
Home clock is displayed. (See “Clock Mode”.)  
NOTES  
• If the Organizer is subject to strong, extraneous electrical noises or  
shocks during use, an abnormal condition may occur in which no  
OFF  
keys (including ON ) will respond. Press the RESET switch and  
SHIFT  
press  
x to delete all the memory contents.  
2
 
SHIFT SHIFT  
• To enter a letter with an accent mark, press  
to turn  
Clock Mode  
“SHIFT LOCK” on, and press the appropriate key repeatedly (Refer to  
the following list).  
• To turn “SHIFT LOCK” off, press  
Daylight saving time  
set ( with “#”)  
Home clock  
SHIFT  
again.  
(Key) (CAPS ON)  
(CAPS OFF)  
(Key) (CAPS ON)  
(CAPS OFF)  
Home city (with “ ”)  
Day of the week  
CAPS  
NYC  
#
THU  
1 – 1 – 2 0 0 4  
A 1 2 – 0 0 – 0 0  
Date  
Time  
CLOCK  
Each time  
is pressed, the clock switches between the Home  
clock and the World clock mode. (For World clock, “ ” is not  
displayed.)  
• Activate “CAPS” on to enter capitalized letters.  
Making corrections  
Move the cursor to the character to be corrected.  
Enter the correct character to replace the previous one.  
1. Before setting the clock  
• The default setting for the date is “MM/DD/YYYY” (month-day-year).  
To change the setting to “YYYY/MM/DD” (year-month-day) or “DD/  
MM/YYYY” (day-month-year):  
Cursor  
The cursor (_) indicates the position for entering a character. Move the  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
once or twice to display the Home clock (with “ ”).  
cursor with the cursor keys (  
).  
SHIFT  
MENU  
2. Press  
, select “DATE SET?” by using k or m , and  
Inserting characters  
press x.  
INS  
Each time  
is pressed, a space is inserted at the cursor position to  
3. Press  
or  
to select the desired type.  
PREV  
NEXT  
allow character entry.  
ENTER  
4. Press  
to store the new setting.  
Deleting characters  
DEL  
Press  
Press  
stored.  
to delete the character at the cursor position.  
to clear all the characters you have entered and yet to be  
• To change the 12-hour clock to the 24-hour clock, press Z (“A”  
or “P” is cleared). Each time Z is pressed, the clock switches.  
C•CE  
• For daylight saving time/summer time, press  
in advance (“#” is  
DST  
Press b to delete the character at the left of the cursor.  
displayed on the left side of the day of the week).  
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2. Setting the clock  
Display  
City  
Display  
City  
LON  
LIS  
LONDON  
LISBON  
PARIS  
BERLIN  
ROME  
AMSTERDAM  
BARCELONA  
HELSINKI  
CAIRO  
MOSCOW  
RIYADH  
TEHRAN  
DUBAI  
KABUL  
KARACHI  
DELHI  
DHAKA  
YANGON  
BANGKOK  
BEIJING  
HONG KONG  
SINGAPORE  
TYO  
ADL  
SYD  
GUM  
NOU  
WLG  
AKL  
TNG  
MID  
HNL  
ANC  
LAX  
DEN  
CHI  
NYC  
YYZ  
CCS  
RIO  
MAT  
–2H  
AZO  
TOKYO  
ADELAIDE  
SYDNEY  
GUAM  
NOUMEA  
WELLINGTON  
AUCKLAND  
TONGA  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
2. Press  
once or twice to display the Home clock (with “ ”).  
e to start setting.  
SHIFT  
PAR  
BER  
ROM  
AMS  
BCN  
HEL  
CAI  
MOW  
RUH  
THR  
DXB  
KBL  
KHI  
The cursor starts to flash on the city name.  
3. Press or to select the desired city. (Refer to the  
PREV  
NEXT  
table of cities on this page.)  
• Enter the city name, if needed (six characters or under). Only one  
name can be stored for Home clock.  
MIDWAY  
HONOLULU  
ANCHORAGE  
LOS ANGELES  
DENVER  
CHICAGO  
NEW YORK  
TORONTO  
4. Press to move the cursor to the date.  
5. Enter the month, the day, and the year (four digits ).  
• The built-in calendar extends from January 1, 1901, to December  
31, 2098.  
DEL  
DAC  
RGN  
BKK  
BEI  
6. Press AM/PM to select “A” (morning) or “P” (afternoon) for the  
12-hour clock.  
CARACAS  
RIO DE JANEIRO  
MID ATLANTIC  
2hrs behind LON  
AZORES ISLANDS  
7. Enter the time (hours and minutes).  
Note: P12-00: noon, A12-00: midnight  
HKG  
SIN  
ENTER  
8. Press  
. The clock starts from “00” seconds.  
Notes  
• To enter a single-digit date or time, enter “0” and the digit (e.g.  
“02”).  
• If you enter an invalid date or time, “ERROR!” appears briefly. Enter  
3. Using World clock  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
once or twice to display the World clock (without “ ”).  
2. Press  
or to select the desired city.  
PREV  
NEXT  
ENTER  
the correct date and time and press  
.
4. Changing the cities between Home and World  
clocks  
You can change the home city for a city in another time zone without  
adjusting the stored correct time.  
4
 
CLOCK  
PREV  
1. Press  
once or twice to display the World clock (without  
or and select the desired city to be set as  
ALARM2, and ALARM3).  
2. Hourly alarm ...... beeps every hour when minutes reach “00”, when  
”).  
” is turned on.  
2. Press  
NEXT  
3. Schedule alarm .. beeps at the time for all the schedule entries (for  
the new home city.  
one minute), when “  
“Schedule Mode”.)  
Press any key to stop the alarm beeping.  
” is turned on. (Refer to  
SHIFT  
3. Press  
clocks.  
e to change the cities between Home and World  
• The previous home city is now set as the world city (without “ ”).  
Setting/Changing the daily alarm time  
CLOCK  
4. Press  
to check the home city.  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
once or twice to display Home clock (with “ ”).  
• The selected city in step 2 is set as the home city (with “ ”).  
2. Press A to display the ALARM1 screen.  
• Press or to display ALARM2 or ALARM3.  
3. Press or to display the screen is turned on the daily alarm, if  
CLOCK  
5. Press  
to recheck the world city, and press  
or  
PREV  
PREV  
NEXT  
to select the new world city, if needed.  
NEXT  
5. Setting daylight saving time (DST: summer time)  
the daily alarm time is not displayed.  
(The display differs between the 12-hour and 24-hour clock.)  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
once or twice to display the Home or the World clock.  
SHIFT  
4. Press  
e.  
DST  
2. Press  
.
“#” is displayed. The time is set one hour ahead. To clear DST,  
5. Enter the time.  
DST  
press  
to clear “#”. The time is set one hour behind.  
ENTER  
6. Press  
.
Notes  
• The daily alarm time is set.  
• DST can be set independently in either Home or World clock.  
• When DST is set for one world city, it is used for all cities displayed  
in World clock.  
Turning the alarms on and off  
An alarm sounds only when the respective symbol (  
,
, or  
)
is turned on.  
Display Home clock (press  
to display the daily alarm screen.  
Each time you press A while the daily alarm screen is displayed,  
6. Setting alarms  
The Organizer has three types of alarms:  
1. Daily alarm ........ beeps every day at the alarm time (for one  
minute), when “ ” is turned on.  
CLOCK  
once or twice) and press A  
the combination of symbols switches.  
Up to three daily alarms can be set (ALARM1,  
Note  
• Alarms sound even when the Organizer is turned off.  
5
 
Turning the daily alarm on and off  
1. Display Home clock and press A.  
Telephone Mode  
2. Press  
or  
to display the daily alarm screen.  
PREV  
NEXT  
Telephone mode is composed of two directories of storage memory.  
Press TEL to toggle between “1” and “2” on the display.  
Use these files for convenience, e.g. business and private files.  
A telephone entry consists of name, address, E-mail address, web  
address (URL) and number fields.  
3. Each time you press or , the daily alarm you selected turns on  
or off. e.g. daily alarm1.  
Storing telephone entries  
1. Press TEL once or twice to display the  
Telephone mode screen.  
ALARM on  
ALARM off  
1
CAPS  
NAME ?  
Note  
• The daily alarm which is turned off does not beep even though the  
” is displayed.  
SPACE  
2. Enter name, e.g. SMITH  
and press  
3. Enter address, e.g. 18  
4. Enter E-mail address, e.g. SROB  
l (to enter “ ”) SHARPSEC.COM, and  
ROBERT,  
.
SPACE  
SPACE  
EAST  
ROAD, and press  
.
SMBL  
E-mail  
1
@
h a r p s e c . c om  
press  
.
• The E-mail address is automatically  
entered in lowercase letters.  
@
SMBL  
• To enter “ ”, simply press instead of  
.
@
5. Enter web address (URL), e.g. WWW.SHARPUSA.COM , and press  
.
1
CAPS  
NUMBER?  
6. Enter phone number, and fax number if  
needed, e.g.  
012-3456-7890  
2 – 3 4 5 6 – 7 8 9 0  
3 4 5 6 – 7 8 9 1  
SPACE SPACE SPACE  
F
3456-7891, and press ENTER  
.
• “STORED!” appears briefly, then the Telephone mode screen is  
displayed. The telephone entry is now stored.  
6
 
Schedule Mode  
Number of  
characters  
Field  
Allowable characters  
The first line:  
Name,  
E-mail address,  
web address (URL)  
Schedule mode is used for storing schedule details (36 characters or  
under), date and time (year, month, day, hour, and minute).  
In the first line the same characters are allowable as in Telephone mode.  
36 characters or  
under  
Alphabetic letters, numbers,  
symbols, “+ – × ÷ .”, space  
address  
72 characters or  
under  
1. Storing schedule entries  
1. Press  
to display the Schedule mode screen.  
The second and  
the third lines:  
Phone number  
Numbers, space, –,  
F (Fax),  
P (Pager)  
36 characters or  
under  
2. Enter the details and press  
3. Enter the date and time.  
.
SCHEDULE?  
Notes  
• The types of date and time are the same  
as the types set for the clock.  
• To enter a single-digit date or time, enter “0” and the digit (e.g.  
“02”).  
• The symbol “NAME”, “ADDRESS”, “E-mail”, or “URL” is turned on  
while entering in each field.  
• To skip entry of an address, E-mail address, web address (URL), or  
number, press when “ADDRESS?”, “E-MAIL?”, “URL?”, or  
“NUMBER?” is displayed. However, entry must be made at the  
"NAME?" field.  
ENTER  
4. Press  
Notes  
to store in the memory.  
• Schedules for the following dates can be stored: January 1901 to  
December 2098.  
• If an attempt is made to store an entry without a date or time, or  
with an invalid date or time, “ERROR!” appears briefly. Enter the  
ENTER  
correct date and time and press  
.
2. Alarm for Schedule mode  
When the schedule alarm (“  
”) is turned on, it is set for all the  
schedule entries. Beeping sounds for one minute when the time for a  
schedule entry is reached. Press any key to stop the alarm. The  
schedule alarm cannot be set for an individual entry.  
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To Do Mode  
Memo Mode  
MEMO/ TO DO  
Press  
once or twice to select To Do mode.  
Notes or other pieces of information that are not appropriate for  
Telephone or Schedule mode can be entered for convenience.  
In the first line the same characters are allowable as in Telephone  
mode. In the second and the third lines you can enter numbers, –, and  
space. (36 characters or under can be entered in each line.)  
Each time the key is pressed, the display switches between To Do and  
Memo modes.  
Storing To Do entries  
MEMO/ TO DO  
1. Press  
once or twice to display the To Do mode screen.  
Storing memo entries  
2. Enter the description and press  
3. Select the Priority number from 1(High) to 9(Low) enter the  
number, then press  
.
CAPS  
MEMO/ TO DO  
1. Press  
to display the Memo  
MEMO?  
mode screen.  
.
4. Enter the date and time.  
• The types of date and time are the same as the types set for the  
clock.  
• To enter a single-digit date or time, enter “0” and the digit (e.g.  
“O2”).  
CAPS  
2. Enter the memo item and numbers.  
UN I ON BANK  
0 1  
SPACE  
E.g. UNION  
BANK  
01  
2 7 2 – 0 0 1 1 2 2 3  
ENTER  
272-0011223  
5. Press  
to store in the memory.  
ENTER  
3. Press  
to store in the memory.  
Changing Completion Status  
MEMO/ TO DO  
1. Press  
screen.  
once or twice to display the To Do mode  
2. Press  
or  
to select the To Do items.  
to enter the status field.  
PREV  
SHIFT  
NEXT  
3. Press  
e
ENTER  
4. Press to select “D(Done), then press  
• “P” stands for “pending”.  
.
8
 
Notes for storing and recalling entries  
Sorting order  
• Telephone and memo entries are stored by the first character of the  
person’s name or memo item in the following order (case sensitive):  
• When the memory is full, “MEMORY FULL!” appears briefly, and the  
entry cannot be stored.  
• When the symbol “ ” or “ ” appears, more information exists.  
Press or to switch the display.  
Checking details of entries in Telephone mode  
• To display each field on the first line, follow the symbol “ ” or “  
and press or . (The symbol above the first line shows each field.)  
• Press and hold  
to start the auto scroll on the first line. Press  
C•CE  
again to stop or restart the scroll. Press  
to quit the auto scroll.  
• “Ch” and “ch” are available in Czech language mode only.  
• Schedule entries are stored by date and time.  
• To Do entries are stored in the following order : STATUS, PRIORITY,  
and DATE.  
Recalling entries – Telephone, Schedule, To Do, Memo –  
Press the desired mode key first.  
Notes  
: Recalls entries in forward order  
NEXT  
• When there is no (further or relevant) entry to be recalled, “NOT  
FOUND!” appears briefly, and the display returns to the mode  
screen.  
: Recalls entries in reverse order  
PREV  
Sequential search  
• Greek characters are sorted as follows:  
Press  
or  
in each mode.  
PREV  
NEXT  
Direct search  
• Enter the first characters (eight characters or under) of the person’s  
name, schedule details, To Do item or memo item, and press  
or  
.
NEXT  
PREV  
Press  
or  
then, to continue performing a direct  
PREV  
NEXT  
search.  
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Editing or deleting entries – Telephone,  
Schedule, To Do, Memo –  
Calculator Mode  
The Organizer can calculate numbers of up  
to ten digits. Press CALC/CONV several  
times to display the Calculator mode  
screen (Calculator Currency conversion  
Unit conversion Calculator...).  
Editing  
0.  
1. Recall the entry to be edited.  
SHIFT EDIT  
2. Press  
. The cursor starts to flash.  
3. Press  
edited.  
,
,
, or to move the cursor to the position to be  
Calculation  
CM  
Be sure to press C•CE  
,
C•CE , and  
to clear the display and  
4. Enter, insert, or delete characters (refer to “Entering Characters”).  
memory before performing a calculation.  
Note  
, or is pressed, the respective symbol, +, –, ×, or  
÷ is displayed. (In the examples in this manual, these symbols are  
not described.)  
C•CE  
• To cancel editing, press  
.
5. Press ENTER several times (until “STORED!” appears briefly) to  
finish editing and to store the entry.  
• When  
,
,
Deleting  
1. Recall the entry to be deleted.  
If an error occurs  
DEL  
2. Press  
.
If the calculation result or the integer section in the numerical value in  
the memory exceeds 10 digits or if a number is divided by zero (0), an  
error occurs (“ERROR” is displayed).  
• “DELETE?” is displayed.  
C•CE  
• To cancel the deletion operation, press  
3. Press ENTER to delete the entry.  
.
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Calculation examples  
Currency/Unit Conversion Mode  
Example  
Operation  
Display  
–5.5  
C•CE  
(–24+2)÷4=–5.5  
34+57=91  
24  
2
4
1. Setting a currency rate  
34  
45  
(The addend becomes a constant.)  
57  
91.  
CAPS  
1. Press  
several times to  
CALC/CONV  
45+57=102  
102.  
EURO  
USD  
display the currency conversion mode  
screen (refer to “Calculator mode”).  
Example: 1 CAD (Canada dollars)  
= 0.66 USD (US dollars)  
0.  
68×25=1700  
68  
25  
40  
1700.  
2720.  
68×40=2720  
(The multiplicand becomes a constant.)  
2. Press  
to change the display and press  
e. The initial character of “CAD” starts to flash.  
NEXT  
NEXT  
NEXT  
%
200×10%=20  
9÷36=25%  
200  
9
10  
20.  
25.  
SHIFT  
%
36  
• You can change each currency name by entering characters (up to  
four in each) and using , if needed.  
%
%
200+(200×10%)=220  
500–(500×20%)=400  
46=(43)2=4096  
1/8=0.125  
200  
500  
4
10  
20  
220.  
400.  
ENTER  
3. Press  
. “0” starts to flash.  
4096.  
0.125  
M125.  
CAPS  
4. Enter the rate (up to ten digits).  
8
CAD  
USD  
0.6 6  
+
+
CM  
25×5=125  
25  
84  
68  
5
3
M
M
M
0.66  
M
–) 84÷3=28  
+) 68+17=85  
182  
28.  
ENTER  
5. Press  
to store in the memory.  
M
17  
85.  
RM  
M182.  
2. Converting currency/unit  
ǰȉ  
ǰȉȉ  
25–9=4  
25  
9
4.  
1234567890×145  
1234567890  
145  
You need to set the conversion rate before making the currency  
conversion.  
ERROR  
17.90123440  
=179012344050  
Example: Convert 500 CAD into USD using the rate that you have set.  
1. Display the screen: “CAD USD”.  
2. Enter the value to be converted.  
500  
C•CE  
17.90123440  
(17.90123440×1010=179012344000)  
11  
 
CAPS  
The dealer’s  
SPACE  
3. Press to convert CAD into USD.  
• To convert in reverse order (e.g. 200  
USD into CAD), enter 200 and press  
• You can use the unit conversion in the  
4. Press  
Each time  
card is dealt.  
to see your hand.  
Your hand  
CAD  
USD  
3 30.  
hand  
SPACE  
is pressed, a new  
CAPS  
J 2 8  
4
.
• “J”, “Q”, and “K” are counted as 10.  
• “A” can be counted as 1 or 11.  
• When the first two cards are “A” and  
a face card (“J”, “Q”, or “K”), your  
hand is “BLACKJACK”.  
1 0  
2 0  
same manner. You cannot change the units or the rates for units.  
• The conversion result may have a slight error as a result of  
rounding off the number (e.g. up to two decimal places for  
currency conversions). Use the conversion result for reference.  
Your bet Your chips  
The dealer’s  
Your total  
total  
ENTER  
5. Press  
to stop being dealt and  
hold your hand. The dealer’s hand and  
the results are displayed.  
CAPS  
J 2 8  
2 0  
3 2 K 4  
1 9  
• When you win, your total flashes and  
your bet is doubled.  
• When you win with “BLACKJACK”,  
your bet is tripled.  
2 0  
2 0  
Game Mode  
Your chips  
Your bet  
ENTER  
6. Press  
and display the Game mode screen.  
GAME  
Each time  
is pressed, the display switches between “ALPHA  
ATTACK” and “BLACKJACK”.  
• When you have no more chips to bet, the game is over.  
C•CE  
• To quit the game, press  
stored for the next time.  
• To return your chips to 30, press  
Game mode screen.  
or any mode key. Your chips are  
BLACKJACK (Twenty-one)  
Make your “hand” (the total of the numbers on the cards) as close to  
21, without going over 21.  
DEL  
ENTER  
and press  
on the  
GAME  
1. Press  
once or twice to display  
CAPS  
B L ACK J ACK  
the Game mode screen.  
ALPHA ATTACK  
CAPS  
Type in characters (A to Z, 0 to 9) displayed  
on the first line to clear them. 20 levels of  
speed are available.  
3 0  
A L PHA AT TACK  
0 1  
Your chips  
GAME  
1. Press  
once or twice to display  
ENTER  
2. Press  
to start a game. The left two cards are dealt for you.  
Level  
the Game mode screen.  
(One card is faced up and the other is faced down.)  
3. Agree the left-displayed maximum bet (up to ten) or enter fewer bet.  
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CAPS  
2. Enter the level number (two digits, from  
01 to 20).  
EY 3K  
W
Word Translator Mode  
0 1  
• 01: slow, 20: fast  
The Organizer offers an English-Spanish bi-directional word translation  
function.  
ENTER  
3. Press  
to start a game.  
4. Press the same key as the first character at the left end of the first  
line. (In this case, press keys in the order: E Y 3 K W.)  
1. Press  
to enter the English Spanish translation mode.  
• Pressing the correct key in the correct order deletes the character.  
• When 12 characters are displayed in each level, the game  
continues in the faster level (up to 20).  
ENG  
SPA  
• When no more characters can be displayed, the game is over. The  
Game mode screen with the level when the game is over is  
displayed.  
Press  
mode.  
twice (or  
then ) to enter Spanish English  
ENTER  
2. Enter the desired source word and press  
.
“English…” or “Spanish…” is displayed while conducting search.  
The matching English or Spanish word will then be displayed.  
• When the symbol “ ” appears on, more letters exist. To view  
remaining letters of long words that cannot be accommodated on  
the screen, use to scroll right.  
• If there is no matching word, “NOT FOUND!” is displayed. The  
word next in alphabetical order will then be displayed.  
• Press  
or  
to scroll through word list, or edit  
NEXT  
PREV  
ENTER  
entry using the keyboard, and press  
for another search.  
• Press or to return to the source word.  
Caution  
• Spanish words stored in this device are those of Spain.  
• Only the masculine form of the noun will be displayed for nouns  
with both masculine and feminine forms.  
• Sometimes, two identical words will appear in the word list.  
• Enter European characters and spaces correctly. Otherwise, the  
unit may not be able to complete the search.  
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Backlight function  
Memory Storage  
T
he Backlight allows you to view the display and use the Organizer  
1. Checking memory storage  
even in low-light conditions. Pressing  
display for as long as you continue to use the Organizer, or until no  
key is pressed for 10 seconds.  
once illuminates the  
z
TEL  
MEMO/ TO DO  
1. Press  
,
, or  
to display “NAME?”,  
“SCHEDULE?”, “MEMO?” or “TO DO?”.  
CAPS  
SHIFT MENU  
2. Press  
, select “MEMORY  
CHECK” by using k or m , and press  
x. The number of remaining bytes is  
displayed briefly.  
To turn the Backlight off, press  
again.  
z
CAPA  
%
C I TY  
The Backlight may remain on for less than the preset interval or  
it may not function if the battery level is low.  
9 9  
The Backlight does not function in the PC Link mode.  
Notes  
• Approx. 8,000 telephone entries can be stored (when 14 characters  
are entered for name, telephone and fax number fields, and 18  
characters are entered for address field).  
Do not use the Backlight unnecessarily  
Since the Backlight drains power from the backlight battery,  
excessive use of the Backlight will significantly reduce the life of  
your battery.  
2. Deleting all the memory contents  
Perform steps 2 and 3 as described in the section, “Using the  
Organizer for the First Time” (see page 2).  
SHIFT  
• To cancel the deletion operation, press any key EXCEPT FOR  
x in step 3.  
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4. Enter the same password once more for verification and press  
Adjusting the LCD contrast  
ENTER  
.
• The display returns to the Home clock.  
The secret function turns on automatically.  
• If you enter the wrong password, “ERROR !” appears briefly and  
display returns to the Home clock. Follow the above steps again  
to register a password.  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
2. Press  
once or twice to display Home clock (with “ ”).  
or to adjust the LCD contrast.  
NEXT  
PREV  
2. Turning Secret function off  
When the Secret function is on, it is necessary to turn off to perform  
the Telephone, Schedule, To Do, and Memo modes.  
Secret Function  
1. Registering a password  
A Secret function is valid for Telephone, Schedule, To Do, and Memo  
modes.  
Up to six characters can be registered as the password.  
TEL  
1. Press  
,
, or MEMO/ TO DO  
.
• “PASSWORD?” is displayed.  
2. Enter the password and press  
ENTER  
.
• If you enter an incorrect password, “ERROR!” appears briefly.  
Follow the above steps and enter the correct password.  
• Secret function will be automatically turned on after the power is  
turned off manually or automatically.  
If the password is forgotten, you cannot delete the password only. You  
have to delete all the memory contents. (Perform steps 2 and 3 as  
described in the section, “Using the Organizer for the First Time” on  
page 2.) As a safeguard, make a written record of the password.  
3. Changing the password  
1. Press S on the Home clock (with “ ”).  
Registering a password  
CLOCK  
1. Press  
once or twice to display Home clock (with “ ”).  
ENTER  
2. Enter the password and press  
• “EDIT PASS.?” is displayed.  
ENTER  
.
2. Press S.  
3. Enter a password (case sensitive), e.g.  
3. Press  
.
ENTER  
ABC and press  
.
• The initial character of the password starts to flash.  
4. Modify the password and press  
• “RECONFIRM !” is displayed.  
• “RECONFIRM !” is displayed.  
• If “ERROR !” appears briefly, the password has already been  
registered.  
ENTER  
.
5. Enter the same password once more for verification and press  
.
ENTER  
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• The password is changed and display returns to the Home clock.  
The secret function turns on automatically.  
Using the Included PC Software  
• If you enter the wrong password, “ERROR !” appears briefly and  
display returns to the Home clock. Follow the above steps again  
to change the password.  
The CD-ROM contains software to enable exchange of data with a  
PC.  
The software can be used to backup/restore data in the Organizer and  
export/import data to different file formats.  
4. Deleting the password  
1. Press S on the Home clock (with “ ”).  
ENTER  
2. Enter the password and press  
• “EDIT PASS.?” is displayed.  
ENTER  
.
Minimum System Requirements:  
• IBM PC or 100% compatible  
3. Press  
.
• Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/2000 Professional/Me/XP  
• Pentium®300MHz or higher  
• The password is displayed.  
4. Press C•CE  
.
• 50MB free hard disk space  
• “DEL PASS.?” is displayed.  
• 64MB RAM for Microsoft® Windows® 98/98SE/2000  
Professional/Me  
ENTER  
5. Press  
to delete the password.  
• 128MB RAM for Microsoft® Windows® XP  
• One available 9-pin serial port  
• CD-ROM drive  
• Mouse or compatible pointing device  
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Connecting the Organizer to Your PC  
1. Turn off your PC and the Organizer.  
Desktop Utilities  
Launch "Desktop Utilities" from the  
Start menu, or double-click on the  
shortcut icon on the desktop. Utilize  
the Desktop Utilities via the following  
graphic interface:  
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. Connect the other end of the PC-Link cable to the Organizer’s  
option port.  
4. Turn on the PC and the Organizer.  
Serial port  
Click “Auto Detect...” to allow the  
communication to automatically  
detect the appropriate serial port.  
Make sure that the unit is physically connected with the PC first, then  
click this button.  
Connect to the  
option port of  
the Organizer.  
If the desired serial port is not found, manually select the serial port  
from the drop-down list.  
Backup/Restore  
Installing  
The Backup/Restore menu of the Desktop Utilities allows you to make a  
backup file of the unit data, or to restore it back to the internal memory  
of the unit. Be noted that the setup parameters won't be backed up.  
1. Insert the PC software CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.  
Installation process should automatically start.  
If the PC software screen does not appear, double-click “My  
Computer” to locate the CD-ROM drive directory, then double-click  
to launch “install.exe” found on the CD-ROM.  
Backup: Select “Backup...” from button, then enter the desired  
name of the file to be backed up.  
Restore: Select “Restore...” from button, then select the desired  
name of the file to be restored.  
2. Click the "Install" button.  
3. Follow the installation instructions that appear on the screen.  
Note:  
• For Windows2000® Professional and Windows® XP, install/  
uninstall programs after logging on as an Administrator.  
• When the installation is complete, click the "Finish" button to finish  
the installation process.  
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Export/Import  
Battery Replacement  
The Export/Import menu of the Desktop Utilities allows you to import  
data created by each application to the unit, or export data created on  
the PC to the unit by application data.  
Batteries used  
Type  
Model  
Quantity  
Use  
Export: Select the desired application name, then click “Export...”,  
then enter the desired filename to which you wish to export data.  
Import: Select the desired application name, then click “Import...”,  
then enter the desired filename from which you wish to import  
data.  
Lithium battery CR2032  
Lithium battery CR2032  
1
1
Unit operation  
Backlighting  
• 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:  
If fluid from a leaking battery accidentally gets into your eyes, it  
may result in serious injury. Should this occur, flush your eyes  
with clean water and consult a physician immediately.  
Should fluid from a leaking battery come into contact with your  
skin or clothes, immediately wash with clean water.  
If the Organizer will not be used for an extended period of time, to  
avoid damaging the Organizer remove batteries and store in a  
safe place.  
Do not leave exhausted batteries inside the Organizer.  
Do not use different types of batteries or partially used batteries.  
Insert the battery with its positive side (+) correctly orientated.  
Never throw batteries into a fire because they might explode.  
Keep batteries out of reach of children.  
When batteries become near exhaustion, remove them from the  
Organizer immediately to avoid battery leakage and corrosion  
inside the Organizer.  
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Because the batteries in the Organizer were installed at the factory,  
they may become exhausted before the specified expiration time is  
reached.  
Replacing the batteries  
Make sure the power is turned off before replacing the batteries.  
Do not press o until the battery replacement procedure is  
completed.  
Operating Battery Replacement  
1. Press o to turn the power off.  
2. Loosen the screw (turn counterclockwise) and  
remove the battery holder cover on the back  
of the unit.  
3. Remove one used battery using a ball-point  
pen or similar object.  
Battery replacement time  
When "LOW BATTERY" is displayed, immediately replace the  
operating battery with a new one.  
The operating battery holder is indicated as "For OPERATION" in  
the battery compartment.  
Do not use a mechanical pencil or sharp  
pointed object.  
If the battery level is low, the alarm may not sound, or similarly  
the Backlight may not function. Continued use of the Organizer  
with low battery can alter or clear the memory contents. Memory  
contents may be lost if the battery is improperly replaced or if the  
following instructions are disregarded.  
4. Install one new battery with the positive side  
(+) facing up.  
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 for replacing both  
batteries, if necessary.  
6. Replace the holder cover and secure with the  
screw.  
7. The power will be turned on 2 to 3 seconds  
after o is pressed.  
Caution:  
• PC Link may not be available when the battery level is low.  
• Under the low battery condition, new data entry and editing of  
existing data may not be performed in some modes. Also Clock and  
other settings may not be made.  
If nothing appears on the display, press the RESET switch and  
press  
Do not press  
.
C•CE  
SHIFT  
and x. This key sequence will clear  
Backlight Battery Replacement  
When the Backlight cannot be turned on (except when  
BATTERY is displayed or the Organizer is in the PC Link mode),  
replace the backlight battery.  
The backlight battery holder is indicated as "For BACKLIGHT" in  
the battery compartment.  
all the memory contents.  
8. Set the clock to the correct time (see page 3).  
Caution:  
• Clock settings and/or other settings and listings may be lost when  
batteries are removed for a long time. Replace the batteries as  
quickly as possible.  
"LOW  
"
• Make sure to confirm all settings are set correctly after replacing  
the batteries.  
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Power supply:  
Operating battery: 3.0V ... (DC) (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1)  
Backlight battery: 3.0V ... (DC) (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1)  
Specifications  
Model: EL-69916910  
Product name: Personal Organizer  
Display: 12 colums × 3 lines, with Backlight  
Memory capacity: 768 KB Equivalent  
Auto Power Off Function: Approx. 5 minutes  
Battery life:  
Operating battery (at 25°C/77°F)  
Approx. 1 year at ambient temperature of 25°C/77°F, assuming the  
following daily use: 30 minutes display, alarm sounding for 20 seconds  
and key touch tone turned on/off 100 times.  
Backlight battery (at 25°C/77°F)  
• Approx. 4000 times  
When the Backlight is turned on for 10 seconds and turned off for 50  
seconds per minute.  
Clock mode:  
Accuracy: 60 seconds/month at 25°C/77°F  
Display: Year, month, day, day of the  
week, hour, minute, second, AM/PM  
Clock function: 12-hour/24-hour format (switchable), 3 kinds of  
date type (switchable), world clock function, daylight saving time  
(summer time) display, daily alarm, hourly alarm  
Telephone mode: Entry and recalling of telephone listings (name,  
address, E-mail address, phone number, and web address (URL))  
Schedule mode: Entry and recalling of schedule listings (details,  
year, month, day, hour, and minute), schedule alarm  
To Do mode: Entry and recalling of To Do listings (Due Date, Priority  
and Description)  
Weight: Approx. 110 g (0.24 lb.) (Including batteries)  
Dimensions:  
Open: 143.0 mm (W) x 169.5 mm (D) x 9.5 mm (H)  
5-5/8" (W) x 6-11/16" (D) x 3/8" (H)  
Closed: 143.0 mm (W) x 88.0 mm (D) x 13.3 mm (H)  
5-5/8" (W) x 3-15/32" (D) x 17/32" (H)  
Accessories: 2 lithium batteries (installed), CD-ROM software, PC-  
Link cable, owner’s manual  
Memo mode: Entering and recalling of memo entry  
Calculator mode: 10 digits (with calculation status symbols), arithmetic  
calculations, percentage, square root, memory calculation, etc.  
Currency/unit conversion mode:  
Memory at 768 KB Equivalent. Approx. 8000 telephone names &  
numbers (name, telephone and fax number are 14 characters and  
address is 18 characters per entry) can be stored by using  
compression technology. (Compression Rate: Approx. 1.5:1)  
5 types of currency conversion (editable) and 9 types of unit  
conversion  
Game mode: 2 games  
Word Translator mode:  
English from/to Spanish, approx. 1200 words for each language  
Power consumption: 0.11 W  
Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Personal Organizer : EL-6991  
For Hardware Support  
If you require assistance with the hardware or have any other product-  
related questions, you can:  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Visit our website:  
Responsible Party:  
RadioShack Corporation  
100 Throckmorton, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
TEL: 817-415-3200  
For PC Software Support  
If you have read the organizer owner’s manual, but still require PC  
Software Support, you can:  
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Call our customer assistance center:  
WARNING – FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or  
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the  
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.  
(630) 378-3590  
Send an E-mail:  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Note: A shielded interface cable is required to ensure compliance with  
FCC regulations for Class B certification.  
 
Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under  
normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized  
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS  
WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED  
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY  
OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY,  
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR  
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY  
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED  
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as  
proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by  
law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one  
of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on  
which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be  
used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the  
remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made  
after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident,  
misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance,  
alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by  
a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e)  
transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment  
or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
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