Brand: SHARP
Category: Office Equipment
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for MZ-700
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:45 p.m.
Warranty Information
Contact your Sharp dealer for any issues regarding the product.
The MZ-700 is a personal computer designed for ease of use. It can be operated in a "direct mode" like a calculator or used for programming in BASIC. To start, connect the MZ-700 to a television and learn the keyboard functions. Load the BASIC interpreter from cassette tape using the LOAD command. Then, you can enter and execute BASIC programs using commands like RUN. Programs can be listed using LIST, and edited by moving the cursor and using keys like SHIFT, BREAK, and DEL. Programs can be saved to cassette tape using SAVE and loaded back using LOAD. The computer supports various commands for arithmetic, string manipulation, and graphics.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Issue | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Computer does not operate properly | Power supply voltage too high or too low | Contact your dealer for assistance. |
| Serious accident risk from power cable damage | Heavy objects placed on power cable | Avoid placing heavy objects on the power cable. Grasp cable by the plug when unplugging. |
| Computer damage from water or foreign substances | Water or foreign substances entered the computer | Unplug the power cable immediately and contact your dealer for assistance. |
| Damage to computer components | Placed near heaters or exposed to direct sunlight | Do not place the computer near heaters or in direct sunlight. |
| Computer damage | Connecting non-designated peripheral devices | Use only parts and components designated by Sharp. |
| Cabinet discoloration | Wiping with volatile fluids like benzene | Wipe with a soft cloth soaked in water or detergent. Do not use volatile fluids such as benzene. |
| Incorrect operation of computer due to RF signal | Used near a TV or radio set | Move the TV set at least 2 to 3 meters away from the computer. |