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PV-S460
PV-S660
User’s Guide
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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. This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructio
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Before using the PV-S460/PV-S660 for the first time… Use the following procedure to load batteries before using it for the first time. 1. Slide the battery switch on the back of the PV Unit to the REPLACE BATTERIES position. RESET REPLACE BATTERIES NORMAL OPERATION Battery switch 2. Pull with your finger on the battery compartment cover tab to release it, and then open the cover. 1
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3. Load two new batteries, making sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing in the proper directions. RESET P 4. Taking care not to damage its tabs, replace the battery compartment cover back onto the PV Unit. 5. Slide the battery switch back to the NORMAL OPERATION position. Important! • Always make sure the battery switch is in the NORMAL OPERATION position at all times, except when loading batteries. 6. Remove the stylus from the PV Unit. • Pull the stylus straight out in
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7. Pressing down lightly on the center of the cover with your middle three fingers, pull upwards on the bottom of the cover with your thumb, and then lift up to remove it. Pull here. • If the above does not appear on the display, remove the batteries and then reload them into the PV Unit, making sure you follow proper procedures. If this does not solve the problem, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 179. 8. Tap the center of each of the four cross marks as they appear on the screen. • The contra
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About the EL backlight • The PV Unit is equipped with an EL backlight that allows easy viewing of display contents in a theater, or anywhere else where lighting is dim. • Tap the icon to turn on the EL backlight and illuminate the display screen. • You can use the procedure on page 23 to specify how long the EL backlight stays on (approximately 15 or 30 seconds). • Note that EL backlight operation consumes large amounts of electrical power and can greatly shorten battery life. • Note that frequ
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Turning On the PV Unit You can turn on the PV Unit by clicking the Action control. You can also set up the PV Unit so it turns on when you tap its screen with the stylus (screen tap power on). Note • Use the procedure under “To turn the screen tap power on feature on and off” on page 21 to control the screen tap power on setting. • The screen tap power on feature is turned on when you use the PV Unit for the first time after purchasing it. 5
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Contents Before using the PV-S460/PV-S660 for the first time… ........... 1 Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted ............................................. 14 Read this first! ................................................................................................... 14 Make backup copies of important data! ............................................................. 14 Important Precautions ....................................................................................... 15 Data Error
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Chapter 2 Scheduler ............................................................ 29 Entering the Scheduler Mode ............................................................................ 29 Inputting New Scheduler Data ........................................................................... 29 To input a single-date Schedule item ............................................................................... 30 To input a multiple-date Schedule item with the New button .....................
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Chapter 4 Memo ................................................................... 61 Entering the Memo Mode .................................................................................. 61 Changing the Display Category ......................................................................... 61 Inputting New Memo Data ................................................................................. 62 Viewing Memo Data .......................................................................
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Chapter 8 Pocket Sheet ....................................................... 83 Entering the Pocket Sheet Mode ....................................................................... 83 Pocket Sheet Basics ......................................................................................... 83 Creating a New Sheet from Scratch ................................................................................. 84 Making a Cell the Active Cell ..................................................
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Chapter 9 Secret Function................................................. 109 Creating a New Secret Memory Area .............................................................. 109 Using the Secret Memory Area ....................................................................... 110 To enter an existing secret memory area ........................................................................ 110 To exit the secret memory area ...................................................................
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Chapter 11 Data Communication ........................................ 119 Using the Cable ............................................................................................... 119 To connect the cable to the PV Unit ............................................................................... 119 To disconnect the cable from the PV Unit ..................................................................... 120 Data Communications Between Two PV Units..................................
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Chapter 14 General Reference ............................................ 140 Scroll Bars ....................................................................................................... 140 Action Control Scrolling ................................................................................... 141 Menu Bar ......................................................................................................... 141 To execute a menu bar command ........................................
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Chapter 16 Technical Reference ......................................... 163 Date Formats ................................................................................................... 163 Time Formats .................................................................................................. 163 Tool Bars ......................................................................................................... 164 Keyboard Formats .....................................................
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Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Read this first! • Be sure to read this part of the User’s Guide before doing anything else! It includes important information that you need to know in order to use the PV-S460/PV-S660 (hereinafter referred to as the “PV Unit”) correctly. • You can find more detailed information about other PV Unit operations in “Chapter 14 – General Reference” on page 140 and “Chapter 16 – Technical Reference” on page 163. Important! Please keep this User’s Guide and all information
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Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Important Precautions Note the following important precautions whenever using your PV Unit. • Never expose the PV Unit to fire. • Avoid temperature extremes. Do not locate the PV Unit in direct sunlight, near a window, near a heater, etc. • In very low temperatures display response may slow down or fail entirely. This condition is temporary and operation should resume under normal temperatures. • Avoid areas subject to excessive moisture, dirt, and dust. • Avoid drop
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Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Data Errors The PV Unit performs a self-check routine whenever you turn it on. The message shown below appears if the PV Unit detects a problem with data stored in its memory. Once data is lost due to a data error it cannot be recovered. Data errors are generally caused by one of the following problems. • Interruption of battery power • Severe electrostatic charge, strong impact, changes in temperature, or changes in humidity • Hardware problems Once the data error m
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P REPLACE BATTERIES NORMAL OPERATION RESET Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted General Guide Action control Stylus Touch screen Cable connector P button RESET button Battery compartment cover Battery switch 17
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Chapter 1 Getting Acquainted Using the Cover To remove the cover Pressing down lightly on the center of the cover with your middle three fingers, pull upwards on the bottom of the cover with your thumb, and then lift up to remove it. Pull here. To replace the cover 1. Hook the tab on the top of the cover into the groove in the PV Unit. Groove Cover hook 2. Swing the cover down and press the bottom against the PV Unit until it snaps securely into place. 18
