Sharp Oz 290 Wizard Personal Organizer Instructions Manual

							MODEL
OZ-
290
ELECTRONIC ORGANIZER
OPERATION MANUALInstrucciones abreviadas en españolCONTENTSPart Names and Key Assignments..................................................... 1
Using the Organizer for the First Time............................................... 2
Auto Power Off Function.............................................................. 3
Backlight....................................................................................... 3
Adjusting the LCD Contrast......................................................... 3
Turning the key sound On and Off.............................................. 3
Memory Check............................................................................. 3
Display Symbols.................................................................................. 4
Entering Characters............................................................................ 5
Built-in Calendar and Clock................................................................ 6
Clock Mode.......................................................................................... 6
Alarm................................................................................................... 8
Telephone Mode.................................................................................. 9
Calendar Mode.................................................................................. 11
Schedule Mode................................................................................. 12
Anniversary Mode............................................................................. 14To Do Mode....................................................................................... 15
Memo Mode....................................................................................... 17
Expense Mode................................................................................... 18
Editing Listings.................................................................................. 20
Deleting Listings................................................................................ 20
Word Translator Mode ....................................................................... 21
Calculator Mode................................................................................ 22
Conversion Mode.............................................................................. 23
Secret Function................................................................................. 25
Game Mode....................................................................................... 26
Managing the Organizer’s Memory................................................... 28
Using the Included PC Software....................................................... 28
Battery Replacement......................................................................... 31
Specifications.................................................................................... 32
Appendix............................................................................................ 34
Instrucciones abreviadas en espanõl ............................................. S-1
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							NOTICE•SHARP strongly recommends that separate permanent written records be kept of all important data. Data may be lost or altered in virtually any
electronic memory product under certain circumstances. Therefore, SHARP assumes no responsibility for data lost or otherwise rendered
unusable whether as a result of improper use, repairs, defects, battery replacement, use after the specified battery life has expired, or any other
cause.
•SHARP assumes no responsibility, directly or indirectly, for financial losses or claims from third persons resulting from the use of this product and
any of its functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss of or alteration of stored data, etc.
•The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice.CAUTIONS•Do not carry the Organizer in the back pocket of slacks or trousers.
•Do not drop the Organizer or apply excessive force to it.
•Do not subject the Organizer to extreme temperatures.
•Since this product is not waterproof, do not use it or store it where fluids can splash onto it. Raindrops, water spray, juice, coffee, steam,
perspiration, etc. will also cause malfunction.
•Clean only with a soft, dry cloth.
•Use only a SHARP approved service facility.NOTES•All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective manufactures.OZ-290(Cover).pm6503.7.9, 0:17 PM 2 
						

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Part   Names
Key Assignments
: 2nd Function key
Activates the second function specifically assigned to the next
key tapped.
( E          S ): English-Spanish word translator mode key
( 
GAME
 ): Game mode key
( 
TEL
 ): Telephone mode key
( 
SCHEDULE
/CALENDAR
 ): Schedule/Calendar mode key
( 
MEMO/ANN
 ): Memo/Anniversary mode key
( 
TO DO/
EXPENSE
 ): To Do/Expense mode key
( 
CLOCK/
ALARM
 ): Home Clock/World Clock/Alarm mode key
( 
CALC/CONV
 ): Calculation/Conversion mode key
• In this manual, these Mode keys are represented with icons in parentheses.
Option portStylusDisplay
RESET switch
(on the back of the unit)
Touch Keyboard sectionMode keys
ENTER key
Backlight key
Power ON/OFF key
Cursor keys
Search keys



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							2Using the Organizer for the First TimeBe sure to perform the following operations before using the Organizer
for the first time.
1. Pull out the battery insulation sheets
from the battery compartment on the
back of the unit.
The Organizer starts operation.
(The battery insulation sheets were
inserted at the factory to prevent
battery wear.)
2. Press the RESET switch.
A message, “RESET?” is displayed.3. Tap 
f
, then 
x
.
To tap the touch keys, use the touch pen (included in the package).
The message will appear as “RESET!”.
The Organizer is now initialized. Proceed to set the date and time of
the clock (see page 6).
Note:
•Press the RESET switch using the stylus or similar object.
Do not use an object with a breakable or sharp tip.If a malfunction occurs under abnormal conditionsIf the Organizer is subjected to strong extraneous electrical noise or
shock during use, on rare occasions, all the functions will not work
properly and data may be displayed incorrectly. In such cases, follow
the procedures as shown below.
1. Press the RESET switch.
2. When a message, RESET? is displayed, press any key EXCEPT
FOR 
f
 or x
.
If the first procedure doesnt work, follow the next procedure to
initialize the Organizers memory. In this case, all the stored data will
be deleted.
1. Press the RESET switch.
2. When a message, RESET? is displayed, tap 
f
, then press
x
.
RESET
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							3
Auto Power Off FunctionWhen none of the keys has been pressed or tapped for approxi-
mately 7 minutes, the Organizer automatically turns the power off to
save the batteries.BacklightThe Backlight allows you to view the display and use the Organizer
even in low-light conditions. Pressing 
z
 once illuminates
the display for as long as you continue to use the Organizer; if no
key activities are detected within the specified interval, it will be
turned off automatically.
•To turn the Backlight off, press 
z
 again.
•The Backlight may remain on for less than the preset interval or it
may not function if the battery level is low.
•The Backlight does not function in the PC Link mode.
Do not use the Backlight unnecessarily.
•Since the Backlight drains power, excessive use of the Backlight
will significantly reduce the life of your batteries.
Setting up the Backlight
•The Backlight can be set to turn off at a specified interval.
1. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 MENU
, select BL TIME SET by using 
k or
m, and press 
x
.
2. By using 
k or 
m, select a desired interval (10, 20, or 30
seconds) and press x
.
Adjusting the LCD Contrast1. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 MENU
, select LCD CONTRAST by using
k or 
m, and press 
x
.
2. Press 
k or 
m to darken/lighten the display (within 1 through 8).
3. When done, press 
x
.
Turning the key sound On and Off1. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 MENU
, select KEY TONE by using 
k or
m, and press 
x
.
2. Select the key sound function on/off by using 
k or 
m.
3. When done, press 
x
.
Memory CheckTap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 MENU
, select MEMORY CHECK by using 
k
or m, and press 
x
.
The memory check display will appear and indicate the remaining
memory space.
The previous screen will appear after 2 seconds.
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2
2nd function: Indicates that 
f
 has been activated.
Daily Alarm: The Daily Alarm is ON and is set to go off at the
specified time every day.
B
Low Battery sign: Indicates that the battery level is extremely
low. (Replace the battery with a new one immediately.)
 Secret sign: Secret function is in effect.
(Listings cannot be recalled without a password.)
•The display examples in this manual show only the symbols required
for each explanation.
Display SymbolsDisplay Symbols
Hourly Alarm: The Hourly Alarm is ON and will sound every
hour.
Schedule sign: Appears when the Home clock time reaches a
Reminder time or a Start time of a schedule listing. Disap-
pears when the time reaches the End time of the listing.
Anniversary sign: Appears when a special day will arrive
within days as set in Anniversary Reminder.
>
UP sign: More information exists above the current display.
(Press 
k.)
<
DOWN sign: More information exists below the current display.
(Press 
m.)
C
CAPS LOCK sign: Capital (uppercase) letters will be entered.
To enter small (lowercase) letters, tap 
$
 to turn “CAPS”
off.
b
Beep sound: Key touch sound (beep) is ON.
E
EDIT mode: The listing on the display can be edited.
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Entering CharactersMoving the CursorMove the cursor by pressing 
j, l, k, or 
m 
.
Entering CharactersEntering letters and numbersThe initial setting for entering letters is small (lowercase) letters. To
enter capital (uppercase) letters, turn “CAPS” on by tapping
 $
.
Other characters
Tap 
s
 to display the symbol entry mode, allowing a total of 32
symbols and characters to be selected. To select the desired
symbol/special character, tap 
s
 the appropriate number of
times at the position where you would like to insert it.
Making Corrections1. Inserting or Overwriting charactersTap 
i
, once or twice, to insert or overwrite characters.
2. Deleting charactersc
 can be used for deletion of data in Calculator mode and Rate
figure in Conversion mode.
d
 can be used for deletion of characters.
d
 can also be used to delete listings.
Touch KeyboardAlphabet entry mode Number entry mode
•Each time 
f
 is tapped, the touch keyboard switches between the
Alphabet entry mode and the Number entry mode.
To tap the touch keys, use the stylus (included in the package).
•Tap towards the center of each key.
•Numbers, alphanumeric letters, symbols, and “+ – x ÷ .” can be
entered.
Loop FunctionRight after the power is turned on, function modes can be browsed
through; every time 
<
 key is pressed, the function modes will
sequentially be displayed as below:
Home Clock 
➠ World Clock 
➠ Unfiled 
➠ Personal 
➠ Business 
➠
Schedule 
➠ Memo 
➠ ...
Pressing the 
>
 key will display the above menus in the reversed
order.
Press 
x
 to select a desired mode; the Organizer will then
escape from the Loop function.
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Characters assigned to 
s
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							6Built-in Calendar and  ClockPrecautions•Calendar, Schedule, Expense, and Clock modes allow you to
enter the desired date and time between Jan. 1, 1950 and Dec.
31, 2150.
•If an attempt is made to store an invalid time or date, you will not
be able to move the cursor to date entering, or store the time and
date by pressing 
x
. Enter the correct value and press
x
 again.
•The Organizer has 43 cities according to the time zones (see
page 34).
Clock ModeThe Organizer has both Home Clock and World Clock modes. The
display switches between Home and World clock each timeCLOCK/ALARM
 is tapped.
        Home Clock Mode
           World Clock Mode
Setting the Home Clock1. If the display is in other mode or World Clock mode, tap
CLOCK/ALARM
 to enter the Home Clock mode.
Note:
•During the period of the Daylight Saving Time (summer time), set the
DST ON beforehand as described on page 7, Setting Daylight
Saving Time ON/OFF.
2. Tap 
e 
.
The Organizer will enter the clock setting mode.
3. Select your Home city using
<
 or 
>
.
City names can be edited, if
necessary.
4. Press 
m to move the cursor to the
Month position.
5. Enter the appropriate month.
Enter the day and then year in the
same way.
6. Press m to move the cursor to
the Hour position.
7. Enter the appropriate hour.
8. Enter the minutes and seconds in the same manner.
9. Select AM or PM using 
(
.

NE
W
YORK
1
–1–2004 THU
12
:00
:00
AM
LON
ON
1–1–D
2004 THU5:00
:00
AM


NE
W
YORK
01
–01
–2004
12
:05
:35
AMTHU
4 NE
W
YORK
01
–01
–200
12
:05
:35
AMTHU

4 NE
W
YORK
01
–24
–200
12
:05
:35
AMTHU
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10.Press 
x
  to set the Clock.
The clock starts from exactly the
set time.
Selecting the date format (Default: Month-Day-Year)1. Tap 
MENU
, select DATE FORMAT by using 
k or 
m, and press
x
.
2. Select the desired date format by using 
k or 
m, and press 
x
.
Mode Month-Day-Year Year-Month-Day Day-Month-Year
(MM-DD-YYYY) (YYYY-MM-DD) (DD-MM-YYYY)Jan 24,2004
01-24-2004 2004-01-24 24-01-2004
Note:
•The selected date format affects each mode in the Organizer.Selecting the 12- or 24-hour time system (Default: 12 hour)1. Tap 
 12/24
  the appropriate number of times to select the 12 hour or
24 hour system.
   12 hour     24 hour
In the 12-hour system, 12:00 AM: midnight, 12:00 PM: noon.
Setting Daylight Saving Time (DST: Summer time) ON/OFF1. Tap 
C 
once to switch the DST
setting. When the DST is ON, “
”
appears.
Changing the World Clock city to the Home Clock cityA different city in another time zone can be set as the home city at will,
without adjusting the stored correct time.
1. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 once or twice to display the World clock.
2. To set the new home city, select the desired city by using 
<
 or
>
.
3. Tap e
 to change the cities between the Home and the World
clocks.
    • The previous home city is now set as the world city.
4. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 to check the home city.
    • The selected city in step 2 is now set as the home city.

NE
W
YORK
1
–24
–2004
10
:16
:15
AMSAT

NE
W
YORK
1
–24
–2004
3:23
:17
PMSAT

NE
W
YORK
1
–24
–2004 SAT
15
:23
:17

NE
W
YORK
8
–12
–200 THU
9:43
:21
AM
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							8AlarmThe Organizer has 3 kinds of alarm:
1. Daily Alarm.......... Sounds every day at the specified time(for
approx. 1 minute), when 
 is displayed.
Up to 3 alarms can be set separately (Alarm1,
Alarm2, and Alarm3).
2. Hourly Alarm........Sounds every hour precisely (every time minutes
reach 00), when 
 is displayed.
3. Schedule Alarm... Sounds at the specified times of schedule listings
(see page 12).
Press any key to stop the Alarm sounding.
Turning the Daily and Hourly Alarms ON/OFFThe Daily and Hourly Alarms can sound when the respective
symbols (
 and 
) are displayed.
1. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 once twice, or
three times.
The Alarm display will appear.
2. Tap 
 appropriate times. Each time you tap 
, the combination
of symbols switches.
Note:
•Alarms will sound even when the Organizer is turned off.

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Setting the Daily Alarm timeSet up the Daily Alarm to go off at a specified time.
1. Tap 
CLOCK/ALARM
 once, twice, or three times.
The Alarm display will appear.
2. Press 
<
 or 
>
 to select
the Alarm1, Alarm2,  or Alarm3.
3. Press 
j or 
l to turn on the Alarm.
(The display differs between the
12 hour and 24 hour systems.)
4. Tap 
e
 to specify the time.
5. Enter the desired time.
6. Press 
x
.
Note:
•You can turn the respective alarms (Alarms 1 to 3) ON/OFF. Display
the desired Alarm following the above steps 1 and 2, then press 
j
or l to display the time (ON) or to hide the time (OFF). When turned
off, the Alarm will not sound even when the 
 is displayed.
:
12 00 A
M

––
:––
(Alarm3 is OFF)
(Alarm3 is ON)
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