This document describes the SHARP ZQ-250M/260M, ZQ-2550M/2750M, and ZQ-2500/2700 series of electronic organizers, providing a comprehensive overview of their functions, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Sharp ZQ-250M/260M, ZQ-2550M/2750M, and ZQ-2500/2700 are electronic organizers designed to manage personal information and provide various utility functions. They feature a display, a QWERTY keyboard, and dedicated function keys for easy navigation and data entry. The core functions include:
- Organizer Link: This feature allows data transfer between the organizer and a personal computer using an optional CE-390 (Version 1.2 or higher) Organizer Link software and a CE-380 (Version 1.0 or higher) PC-Link cable. This enables users to back up data, synchronize information, and manage their organizer's content more efficiently.
- Data Transfer: The organizers support data transfer between different models within the ZQ-250M/260M, ZQ-2550M/2750M, and ZQ-2500/2700 series, as well as with other Sharp organizer series like the YO-250M, OZ-8000, IQ-7000, ZQ-5000, ZQ-4000, ZQ-3000, ZQ-2000, ZQ-1000, YO-100, and EL-6100/6170/6180/6260. This facilitates sharing and migration of data between devices.
- Schedule Management: Users can enter and manage schedules, appointments, and alarms. The "SCHEDULE MODE" allows for automatic day-forward scheduling and schedule alarm settings.
- Calendar Mode: This mode helps distinguish between morning and afternoon appointments, with automatic calendar display.
- Memo Mode: For general text entry and storage.
- Expense Mode: To track and manage expenses, including entry type, amount, payment type, and description.
- Anniversary Mode: To record and display anniversaries and other important dates.
- Telephone Directory: To store names, phone numbers, and addresses.
- Calculator: Provides basic arithmetic operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, square root, memory, and currency conversion functions.
- Clock: Displays current time, day of week, date, minutes, A.M./P.M., city names, and time zone. It also features a world time function to display time and date for various cities and a home time display function.
Important Technical Specifications
The organizers come with several key technical specifications:
- Display:
- ZQ-250M/2550M/2500: 0.41 x 3.03 inches (119 x 35 dot matrix liquid crystal display) with 6 x 8 dot characters.
- ZQ-260M/2750M/2700: 0.48 x 3.46 inches (139 x 40 dot matrix liquid crystal display) with 6 x 8 dot characters.
- Memory Capacity:
- ZQ-250M/2550M/2500: 32 Kbytes (User area: Approx. 30 Kbytes). TEL mode capacity: Approx. 810 entries. SCHEDULE mode capacity: Approx. 1040 entries. MEMO mode capacity: Approx. 456 entries.
- ZQ-260M/2750M/2700: 64 Kbytes (User area: Approx. 60 Kbytes). TEL mode capacity: Approx. 1620 entries. SCHEDULE mode capacity: Approx. 2080 entries. MEMO mode capacity: Approx. 912 entries.
- The approximate entry capacity is based on 16 characters per average entry.
- All memory is used by a single mode.
- Power Supply:
- Main power: 6V (Lithium battery CR2032 x 2).
- Memory backup power: 3V (Lithium battery CR2032 x 1).
- Battery life: Approx. 800 hours when data is continuously displayed at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).
- Approx. 800 hours when data is refreshed for 5 minutes per hour, and the data is displayed for 55 minutes per hour at an ambient temperature of 20°C (68°F).
- Approx. 1.5 years when turned off, and the clock is running.
- Memory backup battery: Approx. 5 years (if operating batteries are installed and used). Approx. 3 years (if operating batteries are installed or not installed).
- Auto Power Off: Approximately 7 minutes.
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
- Exterior Dimensions: 131 (W) x 17.0 (H) x 10.3 (D) mm (5 1/8 x 11/16 x 4 1/16 inches).
- Weight: 103 g (including batteries).
- Accessories: Main battery (CR2032 x 2), memory backup battery (CR2032 x 1), operation manual.
Usage Features
- Key Layout: The device features a clear key layout with dedicated keys for display, command center, search, power on/off, option, cursor movement, enter, and return. This intuitive layout enhances ease of use.
- Data Transfer Procedures: Detailed instructions are provided for transferring data between organizers, including steps for selecting the transmitter and receiver, confirming the transfer mode, and verifying data. Specific instructions are given for English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, and Italian languages.
- Backup Data: The manual emphasizes the importance of backing up data regularly to prevent loss. Procedures for backing up data to another organizer are outlined.
- Error Messages: The manual lists various error messages that may appear during data transfer (e.g., "NO MEMORY FULL," "ERROR DE VERIFICACION," "ERROR DE DISPOSITIVO DE E/S") and provides troubleshooting steps for each.
- Data Restrictions: When transferring data with an EL series Organizer (including the Auto Dialer), certain data restrictions apply. The number of characters that can be entered into an EL series Organizer is limited, and some characters or symbols may not be displayed correctly.
Maintenance Features
- Replacing Batteries: Comprehensive instructions are provided for replacing both the main batteries (CR2032 x 2) and the memory backup battery (CR2032 x 1). This includes precautions to take before, during, and after replacement to avoid data loss.
- Battery Precautions: Important notes on battery usage are included, such as replacing all batteries at the same time, avoiding mixing old and new batteries, and replacing the memory backup battery at least every 5 years.
- Resetting the Organizer: Instructions for performing a "RESET" operation are given, which can resolve issues like the display not appearing correctly or the organizer not functioning properly after battery replacement. This process involves pressing the "RESET" switch and then "ON."
- Heat Seal Press Work: Detailed instructions for heat seal press work are provided, including positioning references for PET-A, PET-B, and PWB units, and installation/setting conditions such as pressure and effective temperature. This section is crucial for repair and assembly.
- PWB System Logic Circuit and Layout: The manual includes diagrams of the main PWB system logic circuit and the PWB parts layout, which are essential for technicians performing repairs or diagnostics.
- Parts List: A comprehensive list of exterior and main PWB parts, including part codes, prices, ranks, and descriptions, is provided. This is vital for ordering replacement parts and performing repairs.
This detailed manual ensures that users and technicians have all the necessary information to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the Sharp ZQ-250M/260M, ZQ-2550M/2750M, and ZQ-2500/2700 electronic organizers effectively.