E SF-4990 SF-6990 SF-7990 User’s Guide
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Before using the unit for the first time Use the following procedure to load batteries and reset the unit before using it for the first time. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Slide the battery switch to the “REPLACE 1” setting. REPLACE LOCK REPLACE 3. Load the new battery into the battery compartment, making sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery is facing up (so you can see it). 4.
Before using the unit for the first time 6. Replace the battery compartment cover. 7. Press ON/OFF to switch power on. THE RESET OPERATION DELETES ALL DATA IN MEMORY! DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE? ENTER/ESC • If message does not appear, open the battery compartment and press the RESET button. 8. Press ENTER. THE NEXT STEP STARTS DATA DELETION AND UNIT RESET! OK TO CONTINUE? ENTER/ESC 9. Press ENTER. • After the RESET operation is complete, the LANGUAGE screen appears on the display. 10.
About the EL backlight About the EL backlight • • This unit is equipped with an EL backlight that allows easy viewing of display contents in a theater, or anywhere else where lighting is dim. Note, however, that frequent or extended use of the EL backlight, or using it under cold conditions shortens battery life. The following shows how backlight use affects battery life under controlled test conditions.
Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 Congratulations on your selection of CASIO’s new SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 (referred to as SF Unit in this manual).
Multiple Language Capability Multiple Language Capability Your SF unit is capable of producing messages in any one of six different languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese). Use the following procedure to select the language you want. To select the system language 1. Press ON/OFF to switch power on. 2. Enter the Telephone Directory Mode. • You could enter Memo, Anniversary, Schedule Keeper, To Do, Expense, Calendar, Home Time or World Time here. 3.
Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 About this manual... This manual is divided into 7 parts. PART 1 Getting Started Be sure to read this part of the manual before doing anything else! It includes important information that you need to know in order to use the SF Unit correctly. PART 2 Operation Reference This part of the manual gives you more detail about the fundamental operation of the SF Unit. It provides all of the detail you need to help you use the SF Unit to its full potential.
Manual conventions PART 5 Calculator Functions The SF Unit also gives you the capability to perform all of the mathematical operations available on today’s calculators. Conversion modes describe functions for converting between three national currencies, or between metric and yard denomination. PART 6 Data Communications The data communications capabilities of the SF Unit let you transfer data between two SF Units, or between the SF Unit and a personal computer.
Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 Contents Before using the unit for the first time ........................................ 1 About the EL backlight ............................................................................... 3 Introduction – SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 .................................... 4 Multiple Language Capability ......................................................................... 5 About this manual... ......................................................................
Contents To input accented characters .................................................................. To input other symbols ............................................................................ To correct, delete or insert characters ..................................................... Date and time input ................................................................................. 28 28 29 29 PART 3 – Data Management Functions .................................... 30 To enter a mode ......
Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 To edit labels ........................................................................................... To specify a date ..................................................................................... To input Expense Mode data ................................................................... To calculate expense totals for a specific period ..................................... About the total amount display ................................................
Contents PART 4 – Timekeeping Functions ............................................. 63 Using the Home Time function ................................................................. 63 About Home Time displays... ................................................................... 63 To display the Home Time ....................................................................... 64 To set the Home Time zone .................................................................... 64 To set the Home Time ......
Introduction SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 PART 6 – Data Communications ............................................... 79 Setting Up for Data Communications ...................................................... To connect the SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 to another SF Unit .............. Performing data communications between an SF Unit and a personal computer ............................................................................................. To set the SF Unit hardware parameters .......................
PART 1 Getting Started Read this first! You must be familiar with the following information in order to use the SF Unit correctly. It tells you what to do in order to avoid losing important data stored in memory. Please be sure to read the following before using the SF Unit! Make back up copies of important data! Your SF Unit employs electronic memory, which makes it possible to store large volumes of data and to recall stored data quickly and easily.
PART 1 Getting Started If this is the first time you ever turned on the SF Unit… Perform the RESET procedure under “Before using the unit for the first time” on page 1, starting from step 9. If this is not the first time you are using the SF Unit... There is probably a problem with the data in memory (data error). Note that once data is lost it cannot be recovered. Such data errors are generally caused by one of the following problems. • • • Interruption of battery power.
About the Power Supply General Precautions • • • • • • • • Never try to take the SF Unit apart. Avoid strong impact and sudden temperature changes. At very low temperatures, the display response time may slow down or the display may fail completely. This is temporary and correct operation should return at normal temperature. To avoid serious damage to the SF Unit caused by leaking batteries, replace batteries once every two years, regardless of how much you use the SF Unit during that time.
PART 1 Getting Started Low Battery Message A message appears on the display to warn you when the batteries power drops below a certain level. Should battery power drop too low, data in memory may be corrupted or lost. Whenever a low battery power message appears on the display, be sure to stop operation of the SF Unit and replace batteries as soon as possible. Important! • Whenever the message “WEAK BATTERIES! CONSULT YOUR USER’S GUIDE IMMEDIATELY!” appears, be sure to replace all batteries.
About the Power Supply • Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment. • Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the SF Unit for a long period. • Replace batteries at least once every year, no matter how much you use the SF Unit during that period. • Never try to recharge the batteries supplied with the SF Unit. • Do not expose batteries to direct heat, let them become shorted, or try to take them apart.
PART 1 Getting Started To replace the batteries 1. Press ON/OFF to switch power off. 2. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 3. Slide the battery switch to the “REPLACE 1” setting. Insert a thin, pointed object into (A) and remove the old battery. REPLACE (A) LOCK REPLACE Caution Be sure to remove only one battery at a time. Otherwise, you will lose all data stored in memory. 4.
Resetting the SF Unit’s Memory Resetting the SF Unit’s Memory Warning! The following procedure erases all data stored in the memory of the SF Unit. Perform the following operation only when you want to delete all data and initialize the settings of the SF Unit. Remember − you should always keep copies of important data by writing it down, by transferring it to a personal computer or other SF Unit (SF-4990, 6990, 7990 only). To reset the SF Unit’s memory 1. Press ON/OFF to switch power on. 2.
PART 1 Getting Started 3. Press ENTER. THE NEXT STEP STARTS DATA DELETION AND UNIT RESET! OK TO CONTINUE? ENTER/ESC Warning! The next step deletes all data stored in the SF Unit’s memory. Make sure that you really want to delete the data before you continue! 4. Press ENTER to start the RESET procedure. • After the RESET operation is complete, the LANGUAGE screen appears on the display. 5. Use the procedure under “To select the system language” on page 5 to select a system language.
PART 2 Operation Reference General Guide The following illustration shows the names of the main controls of the SF-4990/ SF-6990/SF-7990.
PART 2 Operation Reference Setting Up the SF Unit After batteries are loaded, use the following procedures to set up the SF Unit for operation. To switch power on and off 1. Press ON/OFF to switch power on. • The initial screen for the mode that was selected when you last switched power off appears on the display. • If the message shown on page 13 appears on the display, follow the procedures described on page 14.
Setting Up the SF Unit To adjust the display contrast 1. Enter the Telephone Directory Mode. • You could enter any mode except the Calculator Mode and Conversion Mode here. 2. Press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. 3. Press the applicable number key to select CONTRAST. 4. Use the H and J keys to adjust the contrast. CONTRAST LIGHTER DARKER 5. After you are finished, press ESC to clear the contrast adjustment display.
PART 2 Operation Reference MEMO Memo Mode for storage of unformatted data in a kind of electronic notebook. TO DO To Do Mode for storage of reminders of things to do. You can affix a check mark to items as you complete them. CLOCK Home Time/World Time 1, 2 Modes for display of the current time in your hometown and other locations around the globe. For example, you can set New York as your home time and London as the world time.
Setting Up the SF Unit To use the FUNCTION key Press the FUNCTION key to display a function menu that makes it possible to perform functions that are not marked on the unit’s keys. 1 ALL DELETE x ITEM COPY x TO SECRET AREA 4 MEMORY CHECK 5 DATA COMM. 6 SOUND Just like in the above example display, all of the functions included in a function menu have a number at the beginning. Press the number key that corresponds to the function you want to perform.
PART 2 Operation Reference About alarm types This unit has two types of alarms: the Daily Alarm and Schedule Alarm. The following describes each of these alarms. Daily Alarm The Daily Alarm sounds at the same time everyday, when the Home Time reaches the time you have set as the Daily Alarm (page 66). Schedule Alarm The Schedule Alarm sounds at the specified time on a specified date. Use the Schedule Keeper Mode to set this type of alarm (page 42).
Inputting Letters, Numbers and Symbols Inputting Letters, Numbers and Symbols The following describes the basic input operations for the SF Unit. Note that you can use the following operations to input data only in the Telephone Directory, the Memo Mode, the Schedule Keeper, the To Do Mode, the Expense Mode, and the Anniversary Mode. In all of the following operations, the input or correction is performed at the current cursor location.
PART 2 Operation Reference To input accented characters Press the CODE key and confirm that the “CODE” indicator is on the display. Next, input the character. The following character accents are available. • • • • • • • Umlaut (Ä, Ë, Ï, Ö, Ü, ä, ë, ï, ö, ü) .................... CODE Acute Accent (Á, É, Í, Ó, Ú, á, é, í, ó, ú) .......... CODE Grave Accent (À, È, Ì, Ò, Ù, à, è, ì, ò, ù) .......... CODE Circumflex (Â, Ê, Î, Ô, Û, â, ê, î, ô, û ) .............. CODE Tilde (Ã, Õ, Ñ, ã, õ, ñ) .................
Inputting Letters, Numbers and Symbols To correct, delete or insert characters To correct a character, simply move the cursor to the location of the character and input the character you want to change to. To delete a character, move the cursor to the character you want to delete and press DEL. To insert a character, move the cursor to the desired position. Press INS and then type the character you want.
PART 3 Data Management Functions PART 3 Data Management Functions This part of the manual describes how to input and store data in the Telephone Directory, Memo, Schedule Keeper, To Do, Expense and Anniversary Modes. It also describes how the Calendar Mode can be used in combination with the Schedule Keeper Mode. To enter a mode Press the mode key that corresponds to the mode that you want to enter.
About display formats Data Display JACKSON ERIC H:123-4567 W:987-5432 F:777-7777 C:888-8888 eric@***.com You can scroll through a data display line-by-line using the K and L cursor keys. If you press “ and ‘, the display scrolls data item-by-data item. Index Display CASIO W:000-9999 JACKSON ERIC H:123-4567 You can scroll through an index display data item-by-data item using the K and L cursor keys. If you press “ and ‘, the display scrolls one screen at a time.
PART 3 Data Management Functions Using the Telephone Directory The innovative Telephone Directory Mode of the SF Unit lets you input 1NAME/ COMPANY 2HOME 3WORK 4FAX 5CELL 6E-MAIL 7URL 8ADDRESS 9FREE for instant look up when you need them. It also gives you a userdefinable item that you can use to record birthdays, hobbies, or any other information you want. Each Telephone Directory data item can contain up to 384 characters (including newline symbols).
Using the Telephone Directory 1. Enter the Telephone Directory Mode. TELEPHONE1 Prompt for name input NAME/COMPANY? 2. Input the name with the last name first (or company name), since the data is sorted according to the name entry. 3. Press ENTER. You can press the L key in place of the ENTER key. JACKSON ERIC HOME? WORK? FAX? CELL? E-MAIL? 4. Input the HOME telephone number. JACKSON ERIC H:123-4567_ WORK? FAX? CELL? E-MAIL? 5.
PART 3 Data Management Functions 6. Input data for the WORK, FAX, CELL, E-MAIL, URL, and ADDRESS entries. 7. After inputting all of the data in step 6, press ENTER to advance to the FREE entry. 8. Input any other information you want. 9. After inputting all of the data you want, press ENTER to store it in memory. JACKSON ERIC H:123-4567 W:987-5432 F:777-7777 C:888-8888 eric@***.com • Press ENTER after inputting the last item (FREE) to store the record.
Using the Memo Mode Using the Memo Mode The Memo Mode of the SF Unit is like a pad of electronic memo paper that lets you store information in any format you want. You can input Memo Mode data by adding new memos to the end of data already in memory, or you can insert new memo data between two existing Memo Mode data items. Each Memo Mode data item can contain up to 384 characters (including newline symbols). To input Memo Mode data 1. Enter the Memo Mode. MEMO Prompt for memo input MEMO? 2.
PART 3 Data Management Functions To insert a new Memo Mode data item between two items in memory 1. Enter the Memo Mode. 2. Recall the data item you want to come after the new data item you are about to input, and move the name of the data item into the top line of the display. (See “Recalling data stored in memory” on page 55) 3. Input the new data item. 4. Press SHIFT ENTER to store the new data item.
Using the Calendar Using the Calendar The calendar is pre-programmed to display full-month calendars of any month from January 1901 through December 2099. To display the calendar Press CALN/SCHD to enter the Calendar Mode.
PART 3 Data Management Functions To scroll through calendars 1. Press CALN/SCHD to enter the Calendar Mode. 2. Use the K and L cursor keys to scroll sequentially through the calendars. Holding down either key scrolls at high speed. • Use “ and ‘ to scroll through the calendars one month at a time. • Holding down either key scrolls at high speed. About the date cursor... • The date cursor flashes at a date in a calendar to indicate that the date is selected.
Using the Calendar To highlight days of the week for multiple months 1. 2. 3. • 4. 5. Press CALN/SCHD to enter the Calendar Mode. Press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. Press the applicable number key to select HOLIDAY SET. To clear the function menu without highlighting anything, press ESC. Move the cursor, input the period you want to set, and then press ENTER. Use the cursor keys to select the day of the week you want to highlight.
PART 3 Data Management Functions Using the Schedule Keeper The Schedule Keeper lets you store data about your appointments to keep you on time all the time. It lets you input the time and a description of your appointment. You can even set Schedule Alarms that remind you when it is time to get ready for your appointments. When you input data for a specific date, a marker appears next to that date on the calendar to let you keep track of your schedule at a glance.
Using the Schedule Keeper About Schedule Keeper data and initial displays... Schedule Keeper information is stored under dates, with each date acting as a unit called a data item. Each data item is made up of a number of data entries. In the Schedule Keeper, the appearance of the currently displayed date depends on whether or not Schedule Keeper data is already stored under that date.
PART 3 Data Management Functions Using Schedule Alarms You can set schedule alarms for Schedule Keeper data entries to help you keep on time for important appointments. To set a schedule alarm when inputting data 1. Enter the Schedule Keeper and input data, using the procedures described in steps 1 through 4 under “To input Schedule Keeper data’’ on page 41. 2. Whenever the prompt “ALARM?” is flashing on the display, input the schedule alarm time.
Using the Schedule Keeper To set or change a schedule alarm for an existing data entry 1. Enter the Schedule Keeper and recall the data for which you want to set or change a schedule alarm. Press EDIT. 2. Press L until the cursor moves to the Schedule Alarm time. 3. Input the schedule alarm time. Use the H and J cursor keys to move between the hour and minutes setting. • Whenever the schedule alarm setting is flashing on the display, pressing DEL clears the alarm time and displays the prompt “ALARM?”.
PART 3 Data Management Functions Using the Expense Mode The Expense Mode lets you store expense data, including payment date, payment amount, payment method, expense type and description. You can also produce total for other period of time. About Expense Mode data items and data entries... Each Expense Mode data item is made up of the following five data entries.
Using the Expense Mode About Expense Mode Display formats As with the other modes, Expense Mode data can be displayed using an Index Display or a Data Display. The following describes the contents of each type of display. Index Display The Index Display shows data day-by-day. 1/OCT/2003 WED MEAL 100. HOTEL 150. • • In the Index Display, only the first seven characters of the name are shown. Up to three entries are shown, along with payment type or expense type.
PART 3 Data Management Functions To enter the Expense Mode You can use either of the two following methods to enter the Expense Mode. • • Press EXP/ANNI. The Expense Mode screen for the current date (as noted on the Home Time display) appears*. Display the calendar, move the cursor to the date you want, and then press EXP/ANNI. The Expense Mode screen for the day you selected appears on the display.
Using the Expense Mode 4. Use K and L to select the item whose label you want to change. 5. While the label you want to change is selected, input the text for the label to which you want to change. • Labels can be up to 14 characters long. 6. After you make all of the changes you want, press ENTER to store them in memory. • The new labels will be displayed when you next input new data. To specify a date Expense Mode data is stored along with its date, with the date being treated as a separate data entry.
PART 3 Data Management Functions 4. The list of payment type labels takes up two screens. Use K and L to switch between screens. While a screen is displayed, use number keys 1 through 4 to select the payment type label you want. 4/OCT/2003 SAT AMOUNT 200. MEAL CASH NOTE? 5. Input a note of the expense, along with any other comments you want to include. 6. After you finish inputting data, you can use the K and L keys to scroll through the data entries and make any changes that you want.
Using the Expense Mode 2. Press FUNCTION to display the function menu, and then select REPORT. REPORT FROM 2003/10/01 TO 2003/10/01 PAYMENT TYPE 3. Use J and H to move the cursor, input a starting date (FROM) and ending date (TO), and then press ENTER. REPORT FROM 2003/10/01 TO 2003/10/05 PAYMENT TYPE 1 CASH 2 CARD 4. Select a PAYMENT TYPE and input its number. 5. Press ENTER to calculate totals for the period you specified in accordance with the conditions you specified.
PART 3 Data Management Functions About the total amount display The amount for each type subtotal and the grand total can be an amount with an integer up to 10 digits long. This means that the maximum value is 9,999,999,999. Any value greater than this is displayed as “*************”. Where to find other information • • E For information on searching for and recalling data already stored in memory, see “Recalling data stored in memory” on page 55.
Using the To Do Mode Using the To Do Mode The To Do Mode gives you a handy list of things to do. You can input To Do data by adding new items to end of those already in memory. Each To Do Mode item can contain up to 384 characters (including newline symbols). To input To Do Mode data 1. Enter the To Do Mode. 2. Input the text you want in the To Do list. • A check box is automatically inserted at the beginning of the To Do item.
PART 3 Data Management Functions 4. Press ENTER. TELEPHONE CALL 1/OCT/2003 WED TELEPHONE CALL 1/OCT/2003 WED 5. When the data display is on the screen, press ENTER again. • This input a check mark into the check box. • To remove the check mark from a check box, display the data display and then press ENTER. Where to find other information • • E For information on searching for and recalling data already stored in memory, see “Recalling data stored in memory” on page 55.
Using the Anniversary Mode Using the Anniversary Mode You can use the Anniversary Mode to store data about anniversaries, and other events that occur on a yearly basis. Each anniversary item can contain up to 384 characters (including new line symbols). About Anniversary Mode Display formats As with the other modes, Anniversary Mode data can be displayed using an index display or a data display. The following describes the contents of each type of display.
PART 3 Data Management Functions To enter the Anniversary Mode Press EXP/ANNI twice. This displays the Anniversary Mode initial screen. To input Anniversary Mode data 1. Press EXP/ANNI twice to enter the Anniversary Mode. 2. In response to the “DESCRIPTION?” prompt, input a description of the appointment. 3. Press ENTER. • This inputs the current data for the appointment data and causes the “WHEN?” prompt to disappear. 4. Use J and H to move the cursor, and input the date. 5.
Recalling data stored in memory Recalling data stored in memory The following search capability lets you recall data stored in memory quickly and easily. • • • With index search, you scroll through an index display of data items. With initial character search, you specify the data item you are looking for by inputting the first few letters of an entry. With mode search, you specify the data item you are looking for by inputting characters that might occur anywhere in any one of its entries.
PART 3 Data Management Functions 3. Press ‘ or “ to start the search. An index display of all data items in the mode whose initial characters match those that you specified appears on the display. • To clear the “SEARCH” indicator from the display (and cancel the current search operation), press ESC. The search operation is also canceled when you change modes, or by any data edit or input operation.
Editing, Deleting and Copying data Editing, Deleting and Copying data To edit a data item 1. Enter the mode you want to edit a data item. 2. Use index search, initial character search, or mode search to find the data item you want to edit. 3. Move the entry of the data item you want to edit into the top line (second line in the Schedule Keeper Mode and the Expense Mode) of the index display. • At this point, you may want to switch to the full data display by pressing ENTER.
PART 3 1. 2. 3. • 4. • Data Management Functions Enter the mode where you want to delete all data items. Press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. Press the applicable number key to select ALL DELETE. To clear the function menu without deleting anything, press ESC. Press ENTER to delete all data items in the current mode or ESC to abort the operation without deleting anything. Remember that the delete operation cannot be undone.
Memory Management Operation To move an Expense Mode data item to a different date You can move Expense Mode data from one date to another by changing the date on the EDIT screen. See “To edit a data item” on page 57 for more information. To copy a data item The Copy Function lets you duplicate selected data. This function helps to cut down input time when you have multiple data items with similar data. You simply copy the original and then make any necessary changes to create a new data item. 1. 2. 3. 4.
PART 3 Data Management Functions • To cancel the memory management operation, press ESC. Using the Secret function The Secret Function ensures that your personal data is kept private, but providing you with the means to restrict access to those who know your secret password. You can store Telephone Directory, Memo Mode, Schedule Keeper, To Do Mode, Expense Mode and Anniversary Mode data in the secret memory area.
Using the Secret function 5. While in the secret memory area, you can change modes, input data, edit data, recall data, and delete data using the procedures explained under each mode in this manual. 6. To exit the secret memory area (and return to the open memory area), press SECRET. • At this time, the “C ’’ indicator disappears from the display. To enter an existing secret memory area 1. Enter the Telephone Directory, Memo Mode, Schedule Keeper, To Do Mode, Expense Mode or Anniversary Mode. 2.
PART 3 Data Management Functions To transfer data from the open memory area to the secret memory area 1. While not in the secret memory area, enter the Telephone Directory, Memo Mode, Schedule Keeper, To Do Mode, Expense Mode, or Anniversary Mode. • Note that this procedure will not be possible if you do not have a password registered. Register a password first. 2. Search for and display the data you want to move. 3. Press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. 4.
PART 4 Timekeeping Functions Using the Home Time function The Home Time function shows you the current time and date in the time zone you preset as your Home Time zone. You also can set a daily alarm that sounds at the same time each day. About Home Time displays... There are two types of Home Time displays.
PART 4 Timekeeping Functions To display the Home Time Press CLOCK to display the current Home Time. To set the Home Time zone 1. Press CLOCK to display the current Home Time. HOME NEW YORK AM WED 12:‰‰00 1/OCT/2003 2. Press FUNCTION to display the function menu. 3. Press the applicable number key to select TIME ZONE. HOME NEW YORK City Name AM 12:‰‰00 1/OCT/2003 4. Use the K and L cursor keys to change the flashing time zone. • Note that the city name changes as you do. 5.
Using the Home Time function To set the Home Time 1. 2. • 3. Display the current Home Time. Press EDIT. The current hour setting on the display flashes because it is selected. Use the H and J cursor keys to move the flashing selection around the Home Time display. When any number is selected (flashing), you can change it by entering a new value. • You can change the Home Time setting even if summer time (DST) is selected.
PART 4 Timekeeping Functions To switch the Home Time between standard and daylight saving time 1. Display the current Home Time. 2. Press DST to toggle DST on and off. • The standard/DST setting is set up as a toggle setting. This means that each time you press DST key, the Home Time display switches from its present setting to the opposite one. • The following shows an example display with the DST indicator (which indicates that DST is on).
Using the Home Time function About the daily alarm... Once you set the daily alarm, it sounds at the same time every day (as long as the ALARM TIME setting is ON). To select the date format 1. 2. 3. 4. • Display the current Home Time. Press FUNCTION to display the function menu. Press the applicable number key to select DATE FORMAT. Select a format by entering its number.
PART 4 Timekeeping Functions Using the World Time function With the World Time function, you can view the current time in any one of 33 cities around the world. You can register two cities as World Time cities. The times and dates that appear in the World Time displays are based on the current Home Time setting.
Using the World Time function City List Time Difference – 11 – 10 – 09 – 08 – 07 – 06 – 05 – 04 – 03 – 02 – 01 + 00 + 01 + 02 + 03 + 3:30 + 04 + 4:30 + 05 + 5:30 + 06 + 07 + 08 + 09 + 9:30 + 10 + 11:00 + 12:00 City Name HONOLULU ANCHORAGE LOS ANGELES SAN FRANCISCO DENVER MEXICO CITY NEW YORK LIMA CARACAS RIO DE JANEIRO LONDON PARIS ROME CAIRO ATHENS ISTANBUL MOSCOW TEHRAN DUBAI KABUL MALE DELHI DHAKA BANGKOK HONG KONG BEIJING DENPASAR TOKYO ADELAIDE SYDNEY GUAM NOUMEA AUCKLAND Other Cities in Zone Se
PART 5 Calculator Functions PART 5 Calculator Functions Using the Calculator Whenever you enter the Calculator Mode, some of the keys on the SF Unit keyboard take on calculator functions. To enter the Calculator Mode Press CAL to enter the Calculator Mode. About the Calculator Mode keys... The following illustration shows the SF Unit keys that are used in the Calculator Mode. 12/24 7 8 9 AM/PM 4 5 6 1 2 .
Using the Calculator • • • • • • • • AC — clears the calculator completely (except the calculator memory). Use C to clear a value if you have not yet entered the operator following that value. Use the number keys ( 0 through 9 ) to enter values. Press • to input a decimal point. Use MC, MR, M@ and M+ for calculator memory operations. MC — clears the calculator memory. MR — recalls the current calculator memory contents. M@ — subtracts the currently displayed value from the current memory contents.
PART 5 Calculator Functions To perform calculations a 53q123w63u 23w56e963u 56e3w89r5.2 q63u 123456e741852u C 2e3eu 23qq12u 45u 78u 5.6ww7u 2u 12ee2.3u 4.5u 9.6rr45u 78u 78.19230769 E 9.158608051 9.158608051 −6 35. K+ 68. K+ 101. K+ K− 1.4 K− − 3.6 27.6 K× 54. K× 4.6875 K÷ 8.125 K÷ 12% of 1500 1500e12t 180. Percentage of 660 against 880 660r880t 75. 2500e15tq 2875. 3500e25tw 2625. 480q25t w 640. 160. 100w80t 25. 53 + 123 − 63 = 963 × (23 − 56) = (56 × 3 − 89) ÷ 5.
Using the Calculator To perform constant calculations } 3 qq 2 u u 1. Enter the Calculator Mode. 2. Enter the calculation, pressing the arithmetic operator key twice. This will causes the “K” indicator to appear on the display to indicate a constant calculation. • You can use this constant calculation technique for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. 3. Press & to display the initial result (in this case, 5). 4. Press & again to add 3 to the result (in this case, 5 + 3 = 8).
PART 5 Calculator Functions The following conditions all result in errors. • • • When the number of digits in the mantissa of an intermediate or a final result exceeds 10 digits. When the number of digits in the mantissa of a value stored in memory exceeds 10 digits. In this case, the SF Unit automatically retains the last value stored that did not exceed 10 digits. Division by zero. To clear errors Press C to continue with the same calculation.
Using the Currency Conversion Mode Using the Currency Conversion Mode The Currency Conversion Mode lets you perform currency conversions. You can also define cross rates to perform conversions between different currency pairs. To enter the Currency Conversion Mode 1. Press CONVERSION to enter the Conversion Mode. 2. Press 1 to select CURRENCY CON. 1 2 3 4 5 CURRENCY USD USD C1 C1 C2 - CON.
PART 5 Calculator Functions To view the current Currency Conversion Mode rates In the Currency Conversion Mode, select the currency whose rate you want to check, and then press EDIT then L to display the rate. To perform a currency conversion Example How many euros ( )are $50 (dollars)? 1. 2. 3. 4. • • Enter the Currency Conversion Mode. Press 1 to select 1 USD H – J . Enter 5 0. Press J to convert from dollars to euros. The converted value appears on the display.
Using the Currency Conversion Mode Example 2 To specify an exchange rate of 1 (euro) = DM1.948261 (DEM) 9. Press ESC to go back to the Current Conversion Mode initial display. • This displays the rates you set in Example 1. 10. Press 4 to select C1 H – J C3. • If there is already a rate assigned to C1, it appears at this time. In this example, “ ” is input for C1, so the display shows H – J C3. 11. Press EDIT. 12. Press J as many times as necessary to move the cursor to C3 , and then input D E M. 13.
PART 5 Calculator Functions Using the Metric Conversion Mode Use this mode to convert between meters and yards, kilograms and pounds, Fahrenheit and Celsius, etc. To enter the Metric Conversion Mode 1. Press CONVERSION to enter the Conversion Mode. 2. Press 2 to select METRIC CON. To perform a metric conversion Example 1 To convert 5 yards to meters. 1. 2. 3. 4. • • Enter the Metric Conversion Mode. Press 1 to select yd H – J m. Enter 5. Press J to convert from yards to meters.
PART 6 Data Communications Data communications capabilities let you transfer data between two CASIO SF Units, or between this unit and a personal computer. You can perform such operations in the Telephone Directory, Memo, Schedule Keeper, Calendar, To Do, Expense or Anniversary modes. Data communication is supported with the following SF Unit models. SF-4990, SF-6990, SF-7990. Data transfer to other SF Units is possible by connecting to computer running FA-127 Version 1.5 software.
PART 6 Data Communications Important! • Be sure to close the connector covers of the SF Units when you are not performing data communications. Performing data communications between an SF Unit and a personal computer See the manual that comes with FA-127 Version1.5 for details on connecting to a computer and setting up for communication. Note • The CASIO Data Communication Package may not be included with certain SF Units models.
Setting Up for Data Communications To set the SF Unit hardware parameters 1. Press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. 2. Press the applicable number key to select DATA COMM. 3. Press 3 to select SET UP PAR. SET UP PAR. PARITY E O N BIT LENGTH 7 8 BPS 4800 9600 • The highlighted items on the display are the parameters that are currently set. • The PARITY parameter is flashing because it is selected. 4. Use the K and L cursor keys to change the selected parameter on the display. 5.
PART 6 Data Communications To set up the SF Unit to receive data 1. While an initial screen is displayed, press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. • If you want the received data to be stored in the secret memory area, you should also enter the secret memory area at this point. If you are in the open memory area on the receiving unit, received data is stored into the open memory area. 2. Press the applicable number key to select DATA COMM. 3. Press 2 to select RECEIVE.
Setting Up for Data Communications • • • • The number of data items received is counted on the display. If an error occurs during the receive operation, the message “TRANSMIT ERROR!” appears on the display. Press ESC to clear the error message. Received data is added to the data already stored in memory. If the memory becomes full during the receive operation, the message “MEMORY FULL!” appears and data transfer stops. Press ESC to clear the error message.
PART 6 Data Communications Sending Data This section tells you how to operate the SF Unit to send data to another SF Unit, or to a personal computer. There are a number of possible procedures you can use, depending on the mode and how many data items you want to send. About data transfer types... There are a number of different ways you can transfer data.
Sending Data To send all data items 1. While an initial screen is displayed, press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. • Note that this operation sends all open memory area data or all secret memory area data. Make sure you are in the memory area you want (open or secret) before proceeding. 2. Press the applicable number key to select DATA COMM. 3. Press 1 to select SEND. 4. Press 2 to select ALL DATA. 5.
PART 6 Data Communications To send one month of Calendar data (highlights) 1. In the Calendar Mode, press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. 2. Press the applicable number key to select DATA COMM. 3. Press 1 to select SEND. 4. Press 1 to select MODE DATA. 5. Specify the period whose highlights you want to send. 6. Press ENTER to start the send operation or ESC to abort the operation without sending anything.
Sending Data To send all Schedule Keeper, Calendar or Expense Mode data in a specific period 1. In the Schedule Keeper, Calendar or Expense Mode, press FUNCTION once or twice to display the function menu. • You can perform the following operation while in the open memory area or the secret memory area. 2. Press the applicable number key to select DATA COMM. 3. Press 1 to select SEND. 4. Press 1 to select MODE DATA. SEND DATA? FROM TO 1901/01/01 2002/01/01 ENTER/ESC 5.
PART 7 Technical Reference PART 7 Technical Reference Keys Key Cap ON/OFF LIGHT TEL CALN/SCHD EXP/ANNI MEMO TO DO CAL Name Press this key to switch power on/ off. Light key Press this key to light up the display. Telephone Directory key • Press this key to enter the Telephone Directory. • Press this key to toggle between TEL 1 and TEL 2. Calendar/Schedule Mode key Press this key to enter the Calendar Mode or Schedule Keeper.
Keys Key Cap Name Press this key to shift-lock the keyboard between upper-case and lower-case characters. Shift key Press this key to temporarily shift the keyboard for one character. Code key Use this key to input accented characters. Function key Press this key to display function menus. Space key Press this key to input a space. Symbol key Press this key to display a menu of symbols on the display. Enter key • Press this key to store input data into memory.
PART 7 Technical Reference Key Cap Name Function Cursor Right key Press this key to move the cursor to the right. H Cursor Left key Press this key to move the cursor to the left. K Cursor Up key Press this key to move the cursor up, or to scroll the display. Cursor Down key Press this key to move the cursor down, or to scroll the display. Numeric keys Press these keys to enter the corresponding number. Letter keys Press these keys to enter the corresponding letter.
Storage Capacity Storage Capacity The 256K (SF-4990)/512K (SF-6990)/1M (SF-7990) bytes memory capacity includes a 258,696 (SF-4990)/520,840 (SF-6990)/1,045,128 (SF-7990) bytes user area. The following shows examples of what this means for the storage of data in each mode.
PART 7 Technical Reference To Do Approximately 7,600 (SF-4990)/15,300 (SF-6990)/30,700 (SF-7990), 20-character items. Expense Approximately 7,300 (SF-4990)/14,800 (SF-6990)/29,800 (SF-7990), under the following conditions: 4 items per day, 30 days per month up to $999.
Auto Sort Sequence Auto Sort Sequence Telephone Directory data items are automatically sorted in alphabetical order according to the first letter in the NAME entry. The following table shows the sequence used for data sorts. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 § (space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , — .
PART 7 Technical Reference Message Table Message E Meaning Action NOT FOUND! Data specified in search operation does not exist in memory or no data is stored in memory. Change specification or cancel search. MEMORY FULL! No more room in memory for storage of data. Delete unnecessary data items from memory, and then perform the memory management procedure (page 59).
Message Table Message WEAK BATTERIES! CONSULT YOUR USER’S GUIDE IMMEDIATELY! Meaning The batteries are getting weak. Action Replace batteries immediately (page 16).
PART 7 Technical Reference Specifications Model: SF-4990/SF-6990/SF-7990 Main Modes: Telephone Directory 1, 2, Memo, Schedule Keeper, To Do, Expense, Anniversary, Calendar, Home Time, World Time, Calculator, Currency Conversion and Metric Conversion.
Specifications Battery life: Approximately 1 year under the following test conditions: Unit turned on one hour each day (5 minutes operation, 55 minutes no operation), with two backlight operations, one Daily Alarm operation per day and Hourly Time Signal turned on. Auto power off: Approximately 6 minutes after last key operation Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) Dimensions: Unfolded: 11.1H × 145W × 178D mm (7/16"H × 511/16"W × 7"D) Folded: 14.
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