Sharp EL-9400 - PC-LINK for Data Exchange; PC-Link System Overview; What is PC LINK?; PC-LINK Connection Procedure

EL-9400 Graphing Calculator
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PC-LINK
Connect the EL-9400 with a PC or Macintosh computer to expand the possibilities of data
exchange using PC-Link software.
System options
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Procedure
Turn off the EL-9400.
Connect the EL-9400 to the PC by using the
CE-450L, PC-Link adaptor and PC connector
(see above diagram).
Make sure that the RS-232C (serial port) is connected
to the PC. Use of the connector is determined by the
shape of the PC serial port (see below chart).
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Open PC Link-Software.
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Switch on EL-9400.
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It is essential to use the same port for both the PC
and the PC Link-Software.
Operate according to the instructions on the
screen.
PC-Link
Software
PC-Link
Software
PC conversion
connector for
IBM-PC
PC conversion
connector for
Macintosh
CE-450L
IBM PC
or Compatibles
R
R
Macintosh
Shape of PC serial port Connecting procedure
25 pin (male) Connect the other side (25-pin side) of PC LINK
adaptor to the serial
port for the PC.
Connect the other side (25-pin side) of PC LINK
adaptor to the 25-pin
9 pin (male) terminal of a converting adaptor. Also connect the
other side (9-pin side) of the converting adaptor to
the serial port for the PC.
8 pin (female) For Macintosh
• Creates and edits EL-9400 programs on a PC.
• Receives and saves programs and various data from EL-9400.
• Makes a backup of all the contents of EL-9400.
• Sends programs and various data to EL-9400.
What is PC LINK?
• Loads image data of EL-9400.
• Converts programs and various data files into a Text File. Converts
program text files into a Program File.
• Prints out programs and various data files.
CE-LK1(PC-link system)