EC-364  (650-0833)              Preparation            Faxback Doc. # 3516

Please be sure you understand the following before using the Secret
Sender.

Make back-up copies of important data!

You should always keep written back-up copies of important data.  The
electronic memory in Secret Sender stores and recalls information quickly
and easily.  But that information is retained only as long as power is
supplied by the batteries.  Should the batteries go dead, or should you
remove both batteries at the same time, data stored in memory can be lost
entirely.  Data can also be corrupted or lost due to a strong
electrostatic charge, strong impact, or extremes in temperature and
humidity.

General Precautions

Warnings:  Never expose the unit or batteries to direct heat or flame.

           Avoid use or storage in very low temperatures.  This may cause
           display response to slow down or fail entirely.  Very low
           temperatures can also shorten battery life.

           Avoid use or storage in very high temperatures.  Even prolonged
           exposure to direct sunlight can damage the unit.  Leaving it on
           the dashboard of a closed car, or on a heater, is even worse.

           Avoid using or storing the unit where there is high humidity or
           a lot of dust.  Never allow liquids to come into contact with
           the unit.

           Avoid dropping the unit or otherwise subjecting it to a strong
           impact.

           Never bend or twist the unit.  Carrying it in your back pocket,
           for instance, can subject Secret Sender to abnormal bending and
           twisting.

           Never try to take the unit apart.

           Do not press the unit's keys with a pen, pencil, or other sharp
           object.

           To clean Secret Sender, wipe it with a soft cloth.  When
           necessary, you may wipe the exterior with a soft cloth that has
           been dipped in a weak solution of a mild, neutral detergent and
           water.

           Never use strong liquid cleaners such as lacquer thinner or
           benzine to clean the unit.

           Tandy Corporation assumes no responsibility for any loss or
           claims by third parties that might arise through the use of
           this data bank, or for any damages incurred as a result of
           information loss due to malfunctions, repairs, battery
           replacement, or misuse.  You should maintain physical records
           of important information to protect against such loss.

Reset Operations

You can perform two types of resets:

    All-reset deletes all data in memory.

    Secret-reset deletes only your password and the date in the Secret
    Memory Area.

Important!

    Do not use a very sharp pencil to press the RESET button.  Doing so
    can damage Secret Sender.

    Be sure to perform the all-reset operation before you use Secret
    Sender for the first time.

    After you check to make sure that the main batteries and back-up
    battery are correctly installed, perform the RESET operation.

    Note:  Hold the Secret Sender in your hand when resetting it.  Do not
           press it against a flat surface.

To Perform All-Reset:

1.  Press OFF.

2.  Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw of the small battery
    compartment cover on the back of the unit, and remove the back-up
    battery compartment cover.

3.  Press RESET on the back of Secret Sender with a thin, pointed object.

4.  Press DOWN ARROW to select "Reset," then press EXE.

    If you want to cancel the reset operation, select "Exit," then
    press EXE.

5.  Press LEFT ARROW to select "Yes," then press EXE.

6.  The main menu will appear and all data will be deleted.

7.  Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery compartment cover into
    the slots of the battery compartment and carefully close the cover.
    Secure the cover in place with the screw.

To Perform Secret-Reset:

1.  Repeat Steps 1-3 in "To Perform All-Reset."

2.  Press DOWN ARROW to select "Del Secret Data," then press EXE.

3.  Press LEFT ARROW to select "Yes," then press EXE.  "Check Time!"
    appears on the display.

4.  Replace the battery compartment cover and screw that secures it in
    place.

Following are the initial settings produced by the all-reset operation:

    Home Time Zone        :  London (LON)

    Home Time Setting     :  12:00 AM, January 1, 1990

    World Time            :  New York (NYC)

    12/24-Hour Clock      :  12-Hour Clock

    Alarm                 :  OFF

    Alarm Time            :  12:00 AM

    Hourly Time Signal    :  OFF

    Key Input Tone        :  ON

    Date Format           :  Month/Day/Year

    Language              :  English

    TV Manufacturer       :  EMERSON

    VCR Manufacturer      :  EMERSON 1

When Secret Sender Does Not Work Correctly ...

If Secret Sender is jolted by a strong electrostatic charge or a severe
impact, it may not work properly.  In such a case, first check to make
sure that the main batteries and back-up battery are correctly installed,
and then perform the following operation.

1.  Loosen the screw of the small battery compartment cover on the back of
    the unit, and remove the back-up battery compartment cover.

2.  Press RESET with a thin, pointed object.

3.  Look for the message, "Exit," to be highlighted on the display.

4.  Press EXE.  Now the message, "Check time!" should be on the display.

About the "Check time!: Display

When the message, "Check time!" appears on the display, press any key to
display the current time.  Make sure Secret Sender has the correct time
before performing any other operation.

Low Battery Warning

The message, "Main Battery Getting Weak!  Replace it!" appears whenever
battery power drops below a certain level.  Replace the main batteries
immediately after this message appears.

Whenever the low battery warning message appears, the OFF key will be the
only function that works.  If you don't turn the unit off yourself, the
power will go off automatically about 30 seconds after the low battery
warning appears.

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