Secret Function - Sharp EL-6990 Operation Manual

Secret Function

The Secret function allows you to protect listings with a password,
so that no unauthorized person can reach them.
You can use up to a 6 characters as its password.
Registering a Password
As a safeguard, make a written record of the password. Also, be aware
that the password is case-sensitive.
1. Press f S in the Home
Clock mode.
The password entry display will
appear.
2. Enter the characters you wish to use.
3. Press x.
4. When the display "RECONFIRM!" appears, reenter the password,
then press x. The Secret function will be turned on.
Accessing listings
If the Secret function is on, when you press v , ; ,
[ or you enter the Schedule mode etc., the
password entry display will appear.
1. Enter the password, then press x.
Be aware that the password is case-sensitive.
The screen of the target mode will be displayed.
< >
SECRET
PASSWORD :
0
Changing the Password
1. In the Home Clock mode, press f S.
The password entry display will appear.
2. Enter the current password.
3. Press x. The Secret
function setting display will
appear.
4. Select "EDIT PASSWORD" by
using k or m, then press
x.
5. Enter a new password.
6. Press x.
7. When the screen "RECONFIRM!" appears, reenter the password,
then press x.
Turning the Secret Function Off
1. In the Home Clock mode, press f S.
The password entry display will appear.
2. Enter the current password, then press x.
3. Select "UNLOCK DATA" by using k or m, then press x.
"UNLOCK DATA?" will be displayed.
4. Press x to delete the password and to turn the Secret
function off.
< >
SECRET
ED I T PASSWORD
UNLOCK DATA
25