Batteries

[jennyjoan]

I have a little digital phonebook - a tiny thing -
keyboard - you enter name and phone book and email if you want -but it is precious to me as it holds many numbers. it is also sorta battery powered and when I took the battery out I never saw such a funny looking battery

like a small round "old" shilling - or like a flattened locket - where on earth could I get a battery for that - failing that I may have to get a new one as in new phone book but then I have the task of typing all the names in again.

Just a place to look for for the new battery. Thanks

[Jackdaw33]

Any hardware or electrical store should stock them. Batteries come in all shapes and sizes.

[jennyjoan]

thanks for that jackdaw - there is an electrical shop round the corner from me - will go there this morning. mind you it is a funny looking battery

[Jackdaw33]

Probably like a watch battery but larger. Take it with you when you go.

[gangesboy]

out of curiosity what is the name and model number of the phonebook device

[TheChair]

Batteries like that are very common. Used in many devices, including watches, cameras, calculators, computers, and cardreaders. Lidl sell them in assorted packs, but you'll see a number inscribed on one side.

You can type the number into Google, or post on here to find a supplier.

[jennyjoan]

Well got the batteries and replaced them and just as I thought all the phone numbers are gone.

I am not a mobile person however started to put some numbers but it is an old phone and takes ages to insert one number.

Am thinking of buying a new one but know the same thing will happen again - however did get about 5-6 years out of this. Do you think I should get another one or is there a similar gadget out there. Thanks

[jennyjoan]

by the way it is called an electronic organiser. The one I have is Sharp.

[Oldred]

http://old-organizers.com/Manuals/Sharp/Sharp_EL6620_Eng.pdf

Do the instructions on page 33 help?

[Khandro]

jennyjoan; The battery will have number stamped on it which will identify it.
You'll easily find a replacement - don't panic!

[whiskeryron]

Hi jj. have a look at this link & see if you can recognise your model, then google sharp electronic organiser model ******* & see if you can obtain a model help booklet which may help to get your missing numbers back.
https://www.google.co.uk/#q=sharp+electronic+organiser

[jennyjoan]

Oldred - thanks so much - you have saved me some trouble- whilst your manual was a different sharp number - I googled the correct number was El6910 - followed some instructions and I am back to a usable gadget.

I will just take my time in inserting some numbers back again - of course I have lost some but they will come back again.

Thanks so much !!!!

[jennyjoan]

whiskeyron just seen your post - because I have meddled and meddled without looking at a manual which I didn't have I have inadvertently deleted the numbers but at least it is working - hurray. thanks all

[whiskeryron]

jj. One tries you know, in fact I am often accused of being very trying.

[Dodger666]

If it's so much trouble entering the numbers in the organisers why not write them in a book instead? Failing that. create a folder in your "Documents" folder on your PC to hold the numbers.

[Khandro]

Surely the numbers are stored in the gadget's memory (like on a USB stick) and are not reliant on the battery being there or not?

[jennyjoan]

they are nearly all on now apart from few mobiles which I'll get eventually - I did have some handwritten. No didn't want to rely on my PC as it is not on all the time and if I need a number right away I go to this little organiser.