Sharp ZQ-800 User manual

MODEL
ZQ-800
ELECTRONIC ORGANIZER
OPERATION MANUAL
• Getting Started .................................. 9
• Basic Operation ............................... 17
• E-Mail................................................ 33
• Attachment Viewer .......................... 49
• Schedule & Calendar ...................... 55
• Address Book .................................. 71
• To Do List ......................................... 79
• Memo ................................................ 87
• NotePad............................................ 91
• Other Applications .......................... 97
• Exchanging Information with
Your PC (PC-Link)
• Appendix ........................................ 115
.......................... 113
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Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for choosing the ZQ-800!
Please read this operation manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with all the
features of the unit and to ensure years of reliable operation. You may also find it
useful to keep this operation manual on hand for reference.
Some accessories described in this manual may not be available at the time of
purchasing this unit.
Check with your local SHARP dealer concerning availability.
NOTICE
•SHARP strongly recommends that you keep separate permanent written records
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 parties resulting from the use of this product and any of its
functions, such as stolen credit card numbers, the loss or alteration of stored data,
etc.
•The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice.
•Screen layouts illustrated in this manual may differ from the actual one.
The information described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
•Microsoft, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Windows are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
•All company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.
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About this manual
Operation procedure
This product can be operated by the following three ways.
•Press keys to operate.
•Tap keys on tablet keyboard with the attached stylus.
•Tap buttons, icons and entries on screens with stylus.
This manual explains the basic operation for using keys.
Buttons and keys
Operation buttons on the screen
•These buttons, such as “OK button” for executing operation, are indicated as “OK”
etc.
•The application icons, such as [Address], are indicated as “Address” etc.
: Alphabetic Q key
: SHIFT key
: Escape key
: Scroll keys
: Scroll up key
: Scroll down key
: Scroll left key
: Scroll right key
: Enter key
: Power (ON/OFF) key
: Menu key
: Backlight key
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................ 1
About this manual..............................................................2
Caring for the unit.................................................. 7
Getting Started....................................................... 9
Part names and Functions.................................................9
Using the stylus ...............................................................10
Attaching the hand strap..................................................11
Installing the batteries and Initializing..............................11
Setting up the unit............................................................13
Basic Operation ................................................... 17
Common operations ........................................................17
Entering data ...................................................................26
Operations using the menu .............................................26
Main menu screen ...........................................................31
E-Mail .................................................................... 33
An overview of the E-Mail application..............................33
Inbox folder......................................................................35
Outbox folder ...................................................................38
Mybox folder ....................................................................40
Creating an e-mail message............................................42
Browsing an e-mail attachment .......................................44
Easy reply function ..........................................................44
Creating PIM data from e-mail messages .......................45
Operations using the menu .............................................45
Attachment Viewer .............................................. 49
An overview of the Attachment Viewer application..........49
Viewing Index screen ......................................................51
Viewing Details screen ....................................................52
Operations using the menu .............................................54
Schedule & Calendar........................................... 55
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An overview of the Schedule & Calendar application......55
Creating a new Schedule & Calendar entry ....................57
Viewing a Daily schedule.................................................60
Viewing a Weekly schedule.............................................62
Viewing a Monthly schedule ............................................63
Viewing the details of a Schedule & Calendar entry........65
Modifying a Schedule & Calendar entry ..........................66
Operations using the menu .............................................68
Address Book ...................................................... 71
An overview of the Address Book application .................71
Creating a new Address Book entry ................................72
Viewing a list of Address Book entries ............................73
Viewing the details of an Address Book entry .................74
Modifying an Address Book entry....................................75
Changing the sorting order ..............................................75
Creating an e-mail message from an Address Book entry ..
77
Operations using the menu .............................................78
To Do List ............................................................. 79
An overview of the To Do List application .......................79
Creating a new To Do List entry ......................................81
Viewing a list of To Do List entries ..................................82
Viewing the details of a To Do List entry .........................83
Modifying a To Do List entry............................................83
Changing the sorting order ..............................................84
Operations using the menu .............................................84
Memo .................................................................... 87
An overview of the Memo application..............................87
Creating a new Memo entry ............................................88
Viewing a list of Memo entries.........................................88
Viewing the details of a Memo entry................................89
Modifying a Memo entry ..................................................89
Changing the sorting order ..............................................89
Operations using the menu .............................................90
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NotePad ................................................................ 91
An overview of the NotePad application..........................91
Creating a new NotePad entry ........................................92
Viewing a list of NotePad entries.....................................93
Viewing the details of a NotePad entry............................94
Modifying a NotePad entry ..............................................94
Changing the sorting order ..............................................94
Operations using the menu .............................................95
Other Applications............................................... 97
Calculator ........................................................................97
Clock................................................................................99
Customizing the unit (Settings)......................................103
Checking memory information (Memory) ......................107
Setting a password (Secret) ..........................................107
Entering owner information............................................111
About Add-on software ..................................................112
Exchanging Information with
Your PC (PC-Link).............................................. 113
PC software set up ........................................................113
Appendix ............................................................ 115
Resetting the unit...........................................................115
Battery replacement ......................................................116
Specifications ................................................................118
Index ................................................................... 121
Troubleshooting ................................................ 123
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Caring for the unit 7
Caring for the unit
The unit contains sophisticated circuitry and a glass display panel, which can be
damaged if not handled with care. A few precautions should be taken regarding the
unit’s care to ensure it gives you many years of reliable use.
•Keep the unit away from extreme heat. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car
or near any heat source. Do not leave it in any place that is extremely damp or
dusty.
•Do not drop the unit or subject it to severe impact or extreme force.
•Do not use force when pressing on the touch panel. Do not use any sharp or
pointed objects, or even your fingernails, to press on it.
•Sharp or hard objects can scratch or damage the unit. Make sure it is adequately
protected when carried with other objects. Do not carry it loose in a bag or
briefcase. Put it in a pocket or secure compartment within your bag.
•Clean the unit only with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
•Do not carry the unit in your back pocket, as it may break when you sit down. The
display is made of glass and is very delicate.
•This product is not waterproof. Do not use it or store it near liquids or where it can
be subject to extreme moisture. Rain, juice, coffee, steam and perspiration can
also cause malfunctions.
•Replace the battery as soon as it becomes weak. Failing to replace a weak
battery may result in loss of data or damage from battery leakage.
•Do not throw or swing the unit around by its hand strap, as this may cause injury
or result in malfunction or damage to the unit.
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Getting Started 9
Getting Started
Part names and Functions
1. Display: Displays information, selects operations, data
entry, etc.
2. Tablet keyboard: Used to input characters and execute quick
search.
3. Menu key: Opens the application menu window.
4. Backlight key: Turns the backlight on and off.
5. Scroll keys: Scrolls up, down, left and right through items
(icons). Scrolls index, detailed text view, etc.
6. Enter key: Selects item. Goes to next screen. (Starts
application or displays the Details screen from
the Index screen etc.)
7. Power (ON/OFF) key: Turns the unit on and off.
8. Esc key: Returns to the previous screen. Closes a
current menu window. Jumps to the Main
menu screen when pressed and held for 1
second.
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9. Eyelet for the hand strap: Attach the hand strap here.
10. Battery replacement switch: Locks the battery compartment to prevent
access to the batteries.
11. Battery compartment lid: Open it when installing/removing the batteries.
12. PC-Link port: Connects PC-Link cable.
13. RESET button: Resets the unit.
14. Stylus: Use to tap buttons and input data.
Using the stylus
This unit comes equipped with a telescopic stylus. Remove and extend the stylus as
illustrated below. To replace it, insert it until the pointed end locks into place.
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Attaching the hand strap
Pass the small loop of the hand strap through the eyelet and pass the other end
through the loop as illustrated below.
Installing the batteries and Initializing
Installing the batteries
1.
Slide the battery replacement switch on the back of the unit to the “REPLACE
BATTERIES” position.
2.
Open the battery compartment lid, then gently remove it.
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3.
Insert two AAA batteries, making sure to position them correctly according to the
plus (+) and minus (-) terminals, as illustrated below.
4.
Replace the battery compartment lid.
5.
Slide the battery replacement switch to the “NORMAL OPERATION” position.
Follow the setup procedures described in “Setting up the unit” on page 13.
Initializing
1.
While pressing and holding , press and release the RESET button on the
back of the unit using the stylus or similar object.
A message appears.
2.
Release .
3.
Highlight “OK” by pressing and press (or tap “OK”).
Note: The following data will be lost when the batteries are replaced or
extremely low. It is recommended to copy important data to the
Mybox folder. (See page 34, 50)
• E-Mail messages in the Inbox folder (E-Mail application).
• Attachments in the Inbox folder (Attachment Viewer application).
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Setting up the unit
After battery installation, the unit takes you through various steps needed to setup
the unit before use. It is recommended to complete the entire setup procedures
described below.
Adjusting the touch panel
The Calibration screen appears.
1.
Tap the center of the target with the stylus.
The target moves to another position.
2.
Repeat step 1 until you tap the target at the bottom right of the screen.
3.
Tap “Q” followed by “P” on the tablet keyboard according to the instructions
displayed on the screen.
Adjusting the LCD contrast
After adjusting the touch panel, the Contrast screen appears.
1.
Press or tap icons on the screen to adjust the LCD contrast.
2.
Tap “NEXT”.
Setting the CLOCK
After setting the LCD contrast, the Time/Date Setting screen appears.
City:
1.
Highlight “City” by pressing and press .
2.
Select the desired city by pressing and press .
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Note: If you type the first letter of the desired city on the tablet keyboard, a list
of cities that begin with that letter appears.
Format:
1.
Highlight “Format” by pressing .
2.
Select the desired format by pressing .
3.
Press .
Date:
1.
Highlight “Date” by pressing and press to display the pop-up
calendar.
2.
Select the month by tapping “ ” “ ”.
3.
Select the date by using .
4.
Press .
Time:
1.
Highlight “Time” by pressing and press .
2.
Press , adjust the hour by pressing , then press .
3.
Press , adjust the first digit of the minute by pressing , then
press .
4.
Press , adjust the second digit of the minute by pressing , then
press .
5.
Press , select AM or PM by pressing , then press .
(The AM/PM menu does not appear if you have selected “24hr” for format.)
6.
Press .
After setting the above, press .
Turning the unit on and off
1.
Press to turn the unit on.
2.
If you want to turn the unit off, press .
Note:
• If you cannot turn the unit on, check that the battery replacement switch is set
to the “NORMAL OPERATION” position.
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• If a message appears saying there is a problem, see page 123
“Troubleshooting” or page 116 “Battery replacement”.
• If you do not tap the screen or operate the buttons and keys for more than the
set number of minutes, the unit will automatically turn off to save the battery.
For details on setting the Auto-off function, see page 104 “Adjusting the Auto-
off function:”.
• Restarting the unit will restore the most recently used screen to the display
when the resume function is turned on.
• Restarting the unit while an entry is edited will restore that entry to the display
when the resume function is turned on.
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Basic Operation 17
Basic Operation
Common operations
This section explains how to select applications, entries and items, how to enter
characters, and how to scroll through screens.
•Highlight the selected application, entry or item.
•Using the scroll keys moves the highlighted position.
•Pressing executes the selected operation.
•Pressing returns to the previous screen or closes a current menu window.
The Address Book application is used in the following examples. These techniques
can be applied to all of the applications.
Pressing keys and tapping buttons/icons and tablet keys
You can operate the unit by pressing keys on the unit and selecting commands from
menus.
The unit can be operated by pressing the keys or tapping on-screen with the stylus.
To open an application on the Main menu screen
The Main menu screen displays all major applications.
This outlines, how to display the Main menu screen, and how to select applications
are explained here.
Note: You can customize the Main menu screen. See page 31 “Main menu
screen” for further details.
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1.
Press to display the Main menu screen.
2.
Move the highlight by using to select the desired icon, and press .
Or
Tap the desired application icon.
The selected application opens.
If you press , the screen returns to the Main menu screen.
Note:
• If you press and hold for 1 second in any screen, the screen returns to
the Main menu screen.
• Pressing on the Main menu screen switches the screen in the following
order: Add-on menu screen
→
My Menu screen
→
Main menu screen
Entering characters
This section explains general data entry techniques used to edit an existing entry or
create a new one in each application.
The unit has two types of keyboards: tablet keyboard and on-screen keyboard.
The Tablet keyboard
You can input alphabet letters, commas and periods by tapping the tablet keyboard.
The keyboard corresponds to a QWERTY keyboard.
The On-screen keyboard
When you tap “New” or “Edit” in an application, the on-screen keyboard appears at
the bottom of the screen, allowing you to input certain types of characters and
symbols.
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