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Sharp PC-E500S#PC-1480U

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| name = Sharp PC-E500S

| image = Sharp PC-E500S, 5.jpg

| caption = Sharp PC-E500S in RUN mode (BASIC programming)

| type = Pocket computer

| entry = Infix, BASIC,

| introduced = {{Start date and age|1995}}

| discontinued = {{End date and age|2003}} (last known production run so far: {{End date and age|2001}})

| predecessor = Sharp PC-E500

| processor = Sharp SC62015

| frequency = 2.304 MHz

| precision = 10 (single precision)
20 (double precision; not available in CAL, MATRIX, and STAT modes)

| display_type = LCD dot-matrix

| display_size = 4×40 characters

| prog_lang = BASIC

| memory_user = 32 KB (built-in), custom-expandable to 256 KB

| memory_rom = 256 KB

| ports = 1 vendor-specific (serial/printer/disk drive)

1 TTL-level serial communications port

| supply = 4× AAA
1× CR2016

| power = 0.09 W

| weight = 340 g (including lid and batteries)

| dimensions = 22×10.45×1.9 cm (lid closed)

}}

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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.

Description

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)[http://www.mvcsys.de/doc/basic-compare.pdf Basic Compare] mvcsys.de

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 that contained the BIOS, a diagnostic suite, 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<>Y exchange key for working with complex numbers and polar to rectangular conversions.

Applications

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:).

Peripherals

{{Cite book|title=Sharp Service Manual (OOZPCE500SSME)|publisher=Sharp Corp.|year=1993|pages=6}}

  • {{ill|Sharp CE-126P{{!}}CE-126P|de|Sharp CE-126P}}: Thermal printer & 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 printer

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.{{cite book|title=PC-E500S Bedienungsanleitung (German manual)|publisher=Sharp Corporation|year=1995|page=337/338}}

{{anchor|PC-E500|PC-E500 Japanese|PC-E500PJ|PC-E550|PC-E650|PC-1480U|PC-1490U|PC-1490UII|PC-U6000}}Variants

  • PC-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{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-E500/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • 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){{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-E500-BL/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • PC-E500S (English): 32 KB, engineer software, double precision, high contrast display, clamshell, plastic keys, black, 1995{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-E500S/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • PC-E550 (Japanese): 64 KB, engineer software, double precision, Kanji, slipcase, rubber keys, white, 1990{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-E550/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • PC-E650 (Japanese): 64 KB, engineer software, double precision, structured BASIC, Kanji, clamshell, plastic keys, black, 1993{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-E650/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • PC-1480U (Japanese): 32 KB, no engineer software, "coop uni" label, double precision, Kanji, slipcase, rubber keys, black, 1988{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-1480U/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • PC-1490U (Japanese): 32 KB, no engineer software, "coop uni" label, double precision, Kanji, slipcase, rubber keys, black, 1990{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-1490U/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}
  • PC-1490UII (Japanese): 64 KB, no engineer software, "UNIV. TOOL" label, double precision, Kanji, slipcase, rubber keys?, black, 1991{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-1490UII/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}{{cite book |title=電言板5 PC-1490UII PROGRAM LIBRARY |publisher=University Co-op |language=ja |date=1991 |volume=5}} (NB. [http://www.univcoop.or.jp/en/index.html University Co-operative])
  • PC-U6000 (Japanese): 64 KB, no engineer software, "UNIV. TOOL" label, double precision, Kanji, clamshell, plastic keys, black, 1993{{Cite web|url=http://www.jibunde.com/pokecom/SHARP/PC-U6000/index.html|title=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)|website=www.jibunde.com}}{{cite book |title=電言板6 PC-U6000 PROGRAM LIBRARY |publisher=University Co-op |language=ja |date=1993 |volume=6}} (NB. [http://www.univcoop.or.jp/en/index.html University Co-operative])

See also

References

{{Reflist}}

  • {{cite book |title=SHARP Pocket Computer Model PC-E500 Operation Manual |publisher=Sharp Corporation |date=1989 |id=9G1KS(TINSE1189ECZZ) }}
  • {{cite book |title=SHARP Taschencomputer Modell PC-E500S Bedienungsanleitung |language=de |trans-title=SHARP Pocket Computer Model PC-E500S Operation Manual |publisher=Sharp Corporation |date=1995 |id=6J3KS(TINSG1223ECZZ) |url=http://vininc.de/Literatur/Sharp%20Bedienungsanleitungen/PC-E500S-DE.pdf |access-date=2017-02-24 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224235944/http://vininc.de/Literatur/Sharp%20Bedienungsanleitungen/PC-E500S-DE.pdf |archive-date=2017-02-24}}

External links

  • {{YouTube|id=duMa0QjJt5o|title=Sharp PC-E500 Pocket Computer from 1989}}—demo of a Japanese PC-E500

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