In June 1985, around the time that Japanese language word processors began to spread as document creation machines for offices, Sony announced the HW-30 "Hit Bit Word", a handy-type Japanese language personal word processor.
Features
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1) "50 sounds" layout keyboard
- The unit was designed for ease of input, even by beginners, with Japanese phonetic letters arranged on the keyboard in the standard Japanese "50 sounds" layout.The keyboard was the full-stroke type , using large keys, and it was easy to use and could withstand long-term use. 2) Capable of kana-kanji conversion using kana/romaji input
- Conversion to kanji (Chinese characters) could be done by inputting either in kana or romaji. The layout for alphabetic letters was the same as an English typewriter (JIS standard). 3) 3,526 characters built-in
- The system enabled use of alphanumeric characters, hiragana, katakana, symbols and kanji. A total of 3,526 characters were built-in, including the 2,965 JIS level 1 kanji. For printing size, the user could select full-size, double-size or half-size (alphanumeric characters only). 4) Idioms and sentences could be stored in memory
- Ten types of characters or idioms could be stored in commonly used phrase memory. The system could store a maximum of 1,280 characters in memory. 5) Equipped with liquid crystal display
- The system was equipped with a wide 12-digit liquid crystal display. 6) Built-in thermal transfer printer
- The equipment had a built-in 16x16dot thermal transfer printer, and could print 5 colors by changing the printing ribbon. 7)Compact design and 3 power supply system
- The unit had a 3 power supply system: dry cells, rechargeable battery or AC100V. With a weight of 2.6kg (main unit only), 64mm thickness, and a carrying belt, the system was easy to carry.
| Input system | Input using "50 sounds" layout keyboard Alphabetic letters were arranged into a JIS standard keyboard |
|---|---|
| Conversion system | Kanji sequential conversion with kana or romaji input |
| Display screen | 12-digit liquid crystal display |
| Display characters | Gothic, 16x16dot |
| Number of characters | 3,526char (JIS level 1 kanji, alphanumeric, hiragana, katakana, symbols) |
| Memory capacity | Document: 1,280char (full-size characters) Commonly used phrases: 10char x10 (full-size characters) |
| Document creation functions | Correct, insert, delete, move, line insert, double-size, full-size, half-size |
| Print system | Thermal transfer |
| Print characters | Gothic, 16x16dot |
| Number of print characters | 40char (full-size) |
| Print speed | 13char/sec |
| Paper size | Freely sizable up to max. 242mm wide (A4 size) |
| Character size | 10.5point (full-size) |
| Paper type | Ordinary paper, thermal paper, standard postcards |
| Printing functions | Horizontal printing, vertical printing, batch/1-line printing |
| Power supply | DC6V, 4 "D" batteries or rechargeable battery (sold separately, HWB-30), or AC100V 50/60Hz (using included AC-HW1 AC adapter) |
| Power consumption | Approx. 6W |
| Size | 346 (width) x 300 (depth) x 64 (height)mm |
| Weight | Main unit: Approx. 2.6kg (Approx. 3.0kg, including dry cells) |
