It was slightly wider, and the keys are slightly larger than the previous model. The display had more contrast, and the keyboard cover is a (removable) hinged lid (clamshell) instead of plastic slipcase. There were also four additional BASIC commands (Multiline IF ... ENDIF, WHILE ... WEND, REPEAT ... UNTIL, SWITCH ... CASE ... ENDSWITCH)[1]
It came with 32 KB of RAM which could be upgraded to 96 KB using memory expansion cards. The monochrome LCD had 240×32 pixels which could display four lines with 40 characters per line as well as graphics. The 256 KB system ROM the contained the BIOS, a diagnostic suite,[2] and the BASICinterpreter used to program the device.
An algebraic calculation system was included. The Algebraic Expression Reserve (AER) memory: Frequently used formulas or constants could be stored in memory and recalled for repeated use. The PC-E500 series also performed as a scientific calculator when switched into 'CAL' mode.
It also included an X<>Y exchange key for working with complex numbers and polar to rectangular conversions.
In addition things like amino acids and the periodic table of elements were available. These built-in programs were accessed through a menu system and special function keys. There was also a built-in menu editor to add new software to the menus or indeed replace some built-in software or formulas.
Operating modes
BASIC (programming and execution)
CAL (scientific calculator)
MATRIX (matrices calculations)
STAT (statistics)
ENG (engineering)
AER (algebraic expressions editor). This mode can be accessed from the second main menu page (press up/down arrow near the lower left display corner).
Accuracy
10 digits (mantissa) + 2 digits (exponent) in single-precision mode.
20 digits (mantissa) + 2 digits (exponent) in double-precision mode.
In the CAL, MATRIX and STAT modes, only the single precision mode can be used.
Memory expansion
The Sharp PC-E500 series could store data and programs on memory expansion cards as well as the main RAM. Six cards were available:
CE-210M: 2 KB
CE-211M: 4 KB
CE-212M: 8 KB
CE-2H16M: 16 KB
CE-2H32M: 32 KB
CE-2H64M: 64 KB
These cards used a CR1616 lithium battery for memory backup.
The memory configuration was software-switchable from the command-line. The RAM card could be appended to the system memory, replace the system memory or act as a separate space to be used as a RAM drive (F:). The main memory could also be partitioned off to a RAM drive (E:).
The PC-E500S had a weight of 340 g (with batteries) and was powered by four AAA batteries. It could, given its power consumption of 0.09 W, be used for about 70 hours on a charge.[3]
SHARP Taschencomputer Modell PC-E500S Bedienungsanleitung [SHARP Pocket Computer Model PC-E500S Operation Manual] (PDF) (in German). Sharp Corporation. 1995. 6J3KS(TINSG1223ECZZ). (PDF) from the original on 2017-02-24. Retrieved 2017-02-24.
External links
Sharp PC-E500 Pocket Computer from 1989 on YouTube—demo of a Japanese PC-E500
January 07, 2023
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The Sharp PC E500S was a 1995 pocket computer by Sharp Corporation and was the successor to the 1989 PC E500 model featuring a 2 304 MHz CMOS CPU Sharp PC E500SSharp PC E500S in RUN mode BASIC programming TypePocket computerIntroduced1995Discontinued2003PredecessorSharp PC E500CalculatorEntry modeInfix BASIC Precision10 single precision 20 double precision not available in CAL MATRIX and STAT modes Display typeLCD dot matrixDisplay size4 40 charactersCPUProcessorSharp SC62015Frequency2 304 MHzProgrammingProgramming language s BASICUser memory32 KB built in custom expandable to 256 KBFirmware memory256 KBInterfacesPorts1 vendor specific serial printer disk drive 1 TTL level serial communications portOtherPower supply4 AAA1 CR2016Power consumption0 09 WWeight340 g including lid and batteries Dimensions22 10 45 1 9 cm lid closed Main menu with BASIC CAL MATRIX STAT and ENG mode selection Diagnostic menu in ROM PC E500S with closed lid Bottom side Contents 1 Description 2 Applications 3 Operating modes 4 Accuracy 5 Memory expansion 6 Peripherals 7 Variants 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksDescription EditIt was slightly wider and the keys are slightly larger than the previous model The display had more contrast and the keyboard cover is a removable hinged lid clamshell instead of plastic slipcase There were also four additional BASIC commands Multiline IF ENDIF WHILE WEND REPEAT UNTIL SWITCH CASE ENDSWITCH 1 It came with 32 KB of RAM which could be upgraded to 96 KB using memory expansion cards The monochrome LCD had 240 32 pixels which could display four lines with 40 characters per line as well as graphics The 256 KB system ROM the contained the BIOS a diagnostic suite 2 and the BASIC interpreter used to program the device An algebraic calculation system was included The Algebraic Expression Reserve AER memory Frequently used formulas or constants could be stored in memory and recalled for repeated use The PC E500 series also performed as a scientific calculator when switched into CAL mode It also included an X lt gt Y exchange key for working with complex numbers and polar to rectangular conversions Applications EditMathematics integers equations differential amp integral calculus formulas and graphs Physics Earth sciences Meteorology Chemistry Biology Geology Electrical engineering Mechanical engineeringIn addition things like amino acids and the periodic table of elements were available These built in programs were accessed through a menu system and special function keys There was also a built in menu editor to add new software to the menus or indeed replace some built in software or formulas Operating modes EditBASIC programming and execution CAL scientific calculator MATRIX matrices calculations STAT statistics ENG engineering AER algebraic expressions editor This mode can be accessed from the second main menu page press up down arrow near the lower left display corner Accuracy Edit10 digits mantissa 2 digits exponent in single precision mode 20 digits mantissa 2 digits exponent in double precision mode In the CAL MATRIX and STAT modes only the single precision mode can be used Memory expansion EditThe Sharp PC E500 series could store data and programs on memory expansion cards as well as the main RAM Six cards were available CE 210M 2 KB CE 211M 4 KB CE 212M 8 KB CE 2H16M 16 KB CE 2H32M 32 KB CE 2H64M 64 KBThese cards used a CR1616 lithium battery for memory backup The memory configuration was software switchable from the command line The RAM card could be appended to the system memory replace the system memory or act as a separate space to be used as a RAM drive F The main memory could also be partitioned off to a RAM drive E Peripherals Edit 2 CE 126P de Thermal printer amp cassette interface CE 140F 2 5 inch pocket floppy drive CE 130T RS 232 adaptor level converter CE 135T RS 232 adaptor level converter Macintosh CE 515 4 color X Y plotter printerThe PC E500S had a weight of 340 g with batteries and was powered by four AAA batteries It could given its power consumption of 0 09 W be used for about 70 hours on a charge 3 Variants EditPC E500 English 32 KB engineer software double precision slipcase rubber keys black 1988 1989 PC E500 Japanese 32 KB engineer software double precision Kanji slipcase rubber keys black 1988 4 PC E500PJ PC E500 BL Japanese 32 KB engineer software game HEAVY METAL mini by CRISIS Software preloaded into RAM double precision Kanji slipcase rubber keys blue 1990 limited special edition by Pokecom Journal PJ 5 PC E500S English 32 KB engineer software double precision high contrast display clamshell plastic keys black 1995 6 PC E550 Japanese 64 KB engineer software double precision Kanji slipcase rubber keys white 1990 7 PC E650 Japanese 64 KB engineer software double precision structured BASIC Kanji clamshell plastic keys black 1993 8 PC 1480U Japanese 32 KB no engineer software coop uni label double precision Kanji slipcase rubber keys black 1988 9 PC 1490U Japanese 32 KB no engineer software coop uni label double precision Kanji slipcase rubber keys black 1990 10 PC 1490UII Japanese 64 KB no engineer software UNIV TOOL label double precision Kanji slipcase rubber keys black 1991 11 12 PC U6000 Japanese 64 KB no engineer software UNIV TOOL label double precision Kanji clamshell plastic keys black 1993 13 14 See also EditSharp pocket computer character setsReferences Edit http www mvcsys de doc basic compare pdf bare URL PDF a b Sharp Service Manual OOZPCE500SSME Sharp Corp 1993 p 6 PC E500S Bedienungsanleitung German manual Sharp Corporation 1995 p 337 338 PC E500 ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC E500 BL ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC E500S ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC E550 ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC E650 ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC 1480U ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC 1490U ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com PC 1490UII ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com 電言板5 PC 1490UII PROGRAM LIBRARY in Japanese Vol 5 University Co op 1991 NB University Co operative PC U6000 ポケコン ポケットコンピュータ のことなら 自分でドットコム DIY www jibunde com 電言板6 PC U6000 PROGRAM LIBRARY in Japanese Vol 6 University Co op 1993 NB University Co operative SHARP Pocket Computer Model PC E500 Operation Manual Sharp Corporation 1989 9G1KS TINSE1189ECZZ SHARP Taschencomputer Modell PC E500S Bedienungsanleitung SHARP Pocket Computer Model PC E500S Operation Manual PDF in German Sharp Corporation 1995 6J3KS TINSG1223ECZZ Archived PDF from the original on 2017 02 24 Retrieved 2017 02 24 External links EditSharp PC E500 Pocket Computer from 1989 on YouTube demo of a Japanese PC E500 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sharp PC E500S amp oldid 1086248334 PC 1490UII, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
