Canon PC-linked calculators speed up accounts
Posted: 28 July 2003
USB connection between full-featured accounts calculator
and PC allows users to enter values directly into spreadsheets or
other PC applications
Canon Middle East announced the release of its first ever PC link
function calculators, the desktop Canon LS-120PC and handheld Canon
LS-12PC.
Designed to make life faster and easier for those that do a lot
of arithmetic in their work, particularly accounts people, these
two USB connectable calculators have been designed specifically
to work seamlessly with spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft
Excel.
“Even though the PC is a hugely powerful computing device,
most accountants still prefer to do calculations of subtotals and
percentages on separate calculators, as it allows them to get the
numbers they need, without having to swap backwards and forwards
between applications,” said Michel Sabbagh, Marketing Manager
of Canon Middle East.
“This is particularly notable in the Middle East, where much
of the accounting done here is still based on reconciliation of
paper-based bills, invoices and statements. We expect this great
device to do really well in this market, as it is a great productivity
tool.”
Both of the new 12 button calculators share identical functions
and are capable of being used to enter values and formulae into
spreadsheet cells and navigate around spreadsheets, directly from
custom buttons on the calculator.
The Canon LS 12PC is the world’s smallest PC connectable
calculator and is ideal for accompanying note-book computers. The
Canon LS-120PC is a desktop version with an attractive silver metallic
finish, larger display and rubber feet.
Plug in and start working – straight out of the box
Both the Canon LS-12PC and LS-120PC use a standard USB connection
and are Human Interface Device (HID) compliant, which means there
is no driver to install. The calculators will start working automatically
as soon as they are connected to the computer’s USB port with
the cable supplied. Both models are dual powered (solar and battery).
PC and Calculator modes
Users can toggle between two operational modes. In Calculator mode,
the devices operate as a normal calculator with no information passing
from calculator to PC until the [SEND] button is pressed. Hitting
[SEND] then inserts the value displayed on the calculator display
into the application’s active cell, and automatically selects
the cell below as the new active cell.
In PC mode, the calculator works as a numeric keypad. Depressing
a number on the calculator instantly sends that number to the cursor
position in the active cell. Cursor keys (up, down, left and right)
on the calculator allow navigation around the spreadsheet and can
be used in conjunction with the arithmetic function keys to enter
simple formulae.
About Canon Middle East
Canon is a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and
information technology solutions for individuals and businesses.
Canon provides both individual products and complete networked technology
solutions for information input, management and output.
Its product range is divided between Business Solutions (developing
IT products, solutions and services for both the office and professional
print environments) and Consumer Imaging (photography, video and
digital camera, Bubble Jet printers).
Canon Middle East is the operational headquarters for Canon in
this region, and is based in Dubai, UAE.
For more information see www.canon-me.com.
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
Information supplied by companies
or PR agencies who are responsible for content. Send press releases
to info@pipelinedubai.com |
