Casio JZ-12W User manual

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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.
6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan
MO0508-A Printed in China
Imprimé en Chine
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Before using this product
Be sure to read the “Safety Precautions” section of this User’s Guide before trying
to use this product.
After reading this User’s Guide, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
•In no event shall CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. be liable to anyone for special,
collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising
out of the purchase or use of these materials. Moreover, CASIO COMPUTER
CO., LTD. shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the
use of these materials by any other party.
•Contact a nearby dealer whenever you require servicing.
•The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
•In this manual, some intermediate calculation results and indicator symbols
are not shown in example displays.
•No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in
any form or by any means, without the express written permission of CASIO
COMPUTER CO., LTD.
Introduction
English
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Important Safety Precautions
Note following safety precautions before using the calculator. Keep these safety
precautions and operating instructions on hand for future reference.
About safety precaution symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the product itself to alert
you and others to the risk of personal and material injury.
Danger
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly,
creates the possibility of personal injury or material damage.
Examples
A circle indicates something you should not do.
This symbol indicates you should not try to take something apart.
A black circle indicates something you must do.
Danger
Alkaline Batteries
Perform the following steps immediately if fluid leaking from alkaline
batteries ever gets into your eyes.
1. Do not rub your eyes! Rinse them with water.
2. Contact your physician immediately.
Leaving alkaline battery fluid in your eyes can lead to loss of sight.
Warning
Battery
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak and damage nearby
components, which creates the risk of explosion, fire, and personal
injury. Be sure to observe the following precautions.
•Never try to take batteries apart and do not allow them to become shorted.
•Do not subject batteries to intense heat or allow them to become shorted.
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•Never mix old batteries with new ones.
•Never mix batteries of different types.
•Never try to charge the batteries.
•Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–) poles of each battery are
facing correctly.
Do not dispose of the calculator by burning it
Throwing the calculator into a fire creates the risk of explosion, fire, and
personal injury.
Caution
Battery
Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak and damage nearby
components, which creates the risk of explosion, fire, and personal
injury. Be sure to observe the following precaution.
•Use only the battery type that is specified for this calculator.
•Remove batteries from the product if you do not plan to use it for a long
time.
Display
•Do not apply strong pressure to the LCD or subject it to strong impact.
Doing so can crack the glass of the LCD panel.
•If the LCD panel cracks, never touch the liquid inside it. LCD panel liquid
can cause inflammation of the skin.
•Should LCD panel liquid get into your mouth, wash it out immediately,
and then contact a physician.
•Should LCD panel liquid get into your eyes or onto your skin, rinse with
clean water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact a physician.
Precautions when Using the Calculator
•Never use or store the calculator in an area subjected to temperature extremes. Do
not leave it in direct sunlight, near a window, near a heater, or in any other area
where it is exposed to heat. Heat can discolor or deform the calculator, or damage
its internal circuitry.
•Never drop the calculator or otherwise subject it to strong impact.
•Never subject the calculator to rough treatment.
•To clean the calculator, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. When it is very dirty, wipe the
calculator with a soft cloth moistened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral
detergent. Before wiping, be sure to wring all excess moisture from the cloth. Never
use thinner, benzene, or other volatile chemicals for cleaning.
•Before disposing of the calculator, remove its batteries.
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Contents
Introduction ................................................................................... 1
Before using this product ............................................................................... 1
Important Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2
About safety precaution symbols ................................................................... 2
Precautions when Using the Calculator ......................................................... 3
Getting Started .............................................................................. 5
JZ-12W Operating Environment .................................................................... 5
Read this first! ................................................................................................ 5
Auto Power Off ............................................................................................... 6
CAL Mode and PC Key Mode ........................................................................ 6
Replacing the Batteries .................................................................................. 7
Resetting the Calculator ................................................................................. 7
Calculator Functions .................................................................... 8
Basic Calculation Examples ........................................................................... 8
Time Calculations .......................................................................................... 9
Tax Calculations .......................................................................................... 10
Decimal Part Rounding ................................................................................ 12
Main Display Indicators and Symbols .......................................................... 12
Data Communications ................................................................ 13
Installing and Removing the USB Wireless Receiver .................................. 13
Connecting with a Computer ........................................................................ 13
Windows 98: Installing the USB Driver ........................................................ 15
Sending Data ............................................................................................... 17
If you can’t establish a connection with the computer... ............................... 18
Specifications .............................................................................. 19
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PART 1
Getting Started
JZ-12W Operating Environment
Information about operating environment (the computer operating system that
the calculator supports) is printed on the package.
Read this first!
Before using this calculator for the first time, use the following procedure to load
the two AAA-size alkaline batteries that come with it.
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow and remove it.
2. Load the two batteries, and then close the
battery cover.
*Make sure the positive (+) and negative (–)
ends of each battery are facing in the
correct directions.
3. Use a mechanical pencil (with its lead
retracted) or some other sharp, pointed object
to press the reset button on the back of the
calculator.
•This will cause “0.” to appear on the display of the calculator, indicating it is ready
for use.
•Do not use a toothpick or any other object whose tip may break off to press the
reset button. Doing so can cause malfunction of the calculator.
Reset button
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•The batteries that come with the calculator discharge slightly during the time
it takes for the calculator to get from the factory to you. Because of this, the
life of the supplied batteries may be shorter than the standard battery life
shown under Specifications.
Auto Power Off
Power turns off automatically whenever you do not perform any operation on the
calculator for about six minutes. If this happens, press Vto turn power back on.
•The calculator maintains communication with the computer even when power is
turned off.You will be able to exchange data with your computer after turning power
back on.
CAL Mode and PC Key Mode
Your calculator has two modes: a CAL mode and a PC Key mode.
Press to toggle between the CAL mode and PC Key mode. Pressing V
while in the PC mode will switch to the CAL mode.
■CAL Mode
•You can use the calculator as a standard calculator.
•You can send calculation results (display contents) to your computer.
•Use can also use the ←, →, ↑and ↓keys.
■PC Key Mode
•Pressing a key sends the applicable code (0 to 9, ., –, Enter, BS, ESC, Tab, ←, →,
↑, ↓) to your computer for input or cursor movement.
•In the PC Key mode, the display shows the indicator “PC MODE” along with input
values, etc.
•See page 17 for information about sending data to a computer.
Getting Started
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Replacing the Batteries
Replacing the Batteries
The “ ” icon appears on the display when the batteries go low. Replace the
batteries as soon as possible after this icon appears.
•If you continue using the calculator while the batteries are low, you run the risk of
losing data in calculator memory whenever light to the solar cell is cut off momentarily.
You should replace the batteries at least once a year, even if the “ ” icon does
not appear.
■Important! Read this before replacing batteries!
•Replace both batteries with new ones.
•Be sure to use AAA-size alkaline batteries only. The life of manganese batteries is
very short when used to power this calculator, and their use can cause malfunction.
Resetting the Calculator
Electrostatic charge can cause the calculator to stop operating or stop respond-
ing to operations. If this happens, reset the calculator.
■Important! Read this before resetting the calculator!
•Pressing the reset button will delete all values in calculator memory and all of the
calculator’s settings. Be sure to keep separate written copies of all important values
and settings.
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PART 1
Calculator Functions
Basic Calculation Examples
Press Vto clear the calculator before starting a new calculation. The following
examples are performed with the rounding selector (F, 5/4, etc.) set to F.
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