Casio Cassiopeia E-200- Manuals

6 Danger • Never expose the battery pack to direct flame, do not throw it into fire, freshwater, or seawater. Doing so can damage the built in safety and protectionmechanisms, and cause battery fluid to ignite, creating the danger of fire andexplosion. Warning • Should fluid from the battery pack ev...

9 Operating Precautions The CASSIOPEIA is a precision digital instrument. Incorrect operation and roughhandling can cause data storage problems and other malfunction. Be sure to read thefollowing precautions to ensure proper operation. • Charge the battery pack as soon as possible when they start to...

10 • Never try to take the CASSIOPEIA apart. Doing so can cause malfunction. • Never insert foreign objects into connectors, slots, or other openings. • Take care to avoid spilling water or drinks on the CASSIOPEIA. • Use only the stylus that comes with the CASSIOPEIA to press the reset button. • Ne...

11 Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................... 3 Health Precautions ...........................................

12 Terms and Symbols used in this manual • The term “unit” in this manual refers to the CASSIOPEIA. • The symbol “ Important ” indicates important information about a procedure that can result in problems if not performed correctly. Be sure to read suchinformation carefully. User Maintenance ..........

13 Getting Ready Initial Setup • Before using the CASSIOPEIA for the first time after purchasing it, be sure toperform the set up procedure as described in the Quick Start Guide . Where to go for information... Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separate Pocket PC Use...

14 Operations General Guide Charge indicator (Amber/Green) Lights amber when the battery pack ischarging and turns green when fullcharge is achieved. AC adapter terminal Touch screen Perform operations and inputdata by tapping and writingdirectly on the screen. Stylus • Menu (Launcher) • Contacts• C...

16 Using the Stylus Data input and virtually all other operations are performed using a stylus, which ishoused inside the stylus holder in the right corner of the CASSIOPEIA. The following defines the various operations that you can perform with the stylus. Tap ...................... Touch the scree...

18 Using the Cradle The cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and acomputer. • Your CASSIOPEIA can be powered by AC power when it is placed on the cradle. • The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is on the cradle. See page 33 formore information. • The cradle is eq...

19 To place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle Important Make sure that CASSIOPEIA power is turned off before you place it onto or remove itfrom the cradle. Use the following procedure to place the unit onto the cradle. 1. Place the cradle on a desk or other flat, level surface. 2. Turn off the CASSIOPE...

21 Using the CASSIOPEIA USB Cable You can use the CASSIOPEIA USB cable to connect the CASSIOPEIA directly to acomputer. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 44 for the computer system that isrequired for direct USB connection. • The illustration below is just one possible connecti...

22 Using the AC Adapter You can use the AC adapter to directly power the CASSIOPEIA or to supply powerthrough the cradle. The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is directlyconnected to a power source by the AC adapter or while it is on the cradle. See page 33for more information. ■ Direct Con...

23 Infrared Communication The infrared port of this unit can be used to exchange data with another CASSIOPEIA,or with another device equipped with infrared communication capabilities. Rememberthat the two infrared ports must be pointed directly at each other when performingcommunication. The distanc...

25 To install a CompactFlash card 1. Make sure your CASSIOPEIA is turned off. • Press the power button to turn off power. 2. If there is a dummy card or another CF card in the slot, remove it. 3. Slide the card you want to use into the card slot. • Make sure the top of the card is facing towards the...

26 Using an SD Memory Card or Multimedia Card Your CASSIOPEIA supports SD memory cards and Multimedia cards. Important • The card slot cover will not close when certain types of cards are in the slot. • Gently but firmly slide the card into place as far as it will go, but do not force it.Forcing a c...

27 Built-in Storage Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two types of user memory built-in: RAM and flashmemory. Flash memory appears on File Explorer under My Device → Built-in Storage , and operates just like a storage card. To find out how much flash memory capacity is still available, tap Start → Settings...

28 Software Applications Software applications are available for purchase from Microsoft and third parties whosupport Windows CE. For details on commercially available software applications,contact your local retailer or visit the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com . Your Pocket PC also ...

29 User Maintenance Batteries Your CASSIOPEIA is powered by a dual power supply that consists of a main battery(rechargeable battery pack) and a backup battery (CR2032 lithium battery). • We recommend that you use the Power Properties to keep informed about the currentlevels of your main and backup ...

30 If unit power turns off due to insufficient power, the following warning messageappears on the display the next time you turn on unit power. “Warning Due to high current demand by the hardware, the system powered down in orderto protect memory contents...” If unit power turns off due to sudden po...

31 3. Slide the battery cover switch to MAIN, and then remove the main battery cover. 4. Pull on the tape to raise the main battery. 5. Remove the main battery and then load a new battery pack. • Make sure that the battery pack is oriented correctly. • When you load the battery pack, make sure the e...

32 1. Make sure your CASSIOPEIA is turned off. • Press the power button to turn off power. 2. Turn the CASSIOPEIA over. 3. Slide the battery cover switch to BACK UP, and then remove the backup battery cover. 4. Remove the old battery. 5. Wipe off a new lithium battery (CR2032) with a dry cloth, and ...

33 Charging the Battery Pack 1. Install the battery pack into the CASSIOPEIA. 2. Attach the AC adapter to the cradle and place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle. • Charging starts automatically as soon as you place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle. • The charge indicator is amber while charging is in pro...

34 Resetting the Unit “Reset” is similar to a computer reboot. Performing a reset deletes any data that is inthe process of being input or edited, without yet being saved. Data stored in memoryand all settings, however, are retained.Perform the reset operation whenever the unit fails to operate corr...

35 Memory Error Message If the memory check operation that the unit performs when the reset button is presseddetects a data error, the following message appears on the screen instead of the startupscreen. “A problem with memory contents has been found. Press [Action] to continue withthe reset proced...

36 Full Reset (Memory Initialize) Full reset (memory initialize) deletes all data, and resets all unit parameters to theirinitial defaults.The following are conditions when you should perform a full reset. • When you want to delete all memory data and return unit settings to their factorydefaults • ...

37 Errors Following a Full Reset Either of the following two conditions can cause errors to continue, even after youperform a full reset. • Hardware defect • System problem caused by failure by you to correctly perform the reset procedurebefore using the unit for the first time If you suspect that t...

38 Troubleshooting Before assuming malfunction and contacting your service provider when experiencingoperational problems, be sure to check the following information as well as thetroubleshooting section of the Pocket PC User’s Guide first. Page 33 3436 Possible Cause Main battery is weak. Internal ...

41 • Perform the following procedure if your CASSIOPEIA remains locked up even afteryou perform a full reset. Important • The following operation deletes all data in CASSIOPEIA memory. • If you previously backed up your CASSIOPEIA data to your desktop computer harddisk or a memory card, you will be ...

42 Appendix Button Operations The following shows the function of each button under various conditions. Unit Power Off [Power] Button ........................... Turns on power.Voice Recorder ........................... Turns on power, launches Notes application, starts recording. [Calendar] Button ...

43 Specifications Model: E-200 Display: 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: Intel ® StrongARM Processor (206 MHz) Memory: ROM 32MB Flash ROMRAM 64MB Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max.Infrared: IrDA Ver. 1.2 Range: 20 cm max. USB (Host/Client) Card Slot: CompactFlash card, 3.3...

44 Required System Configuration The minimum system configuration required for running ActiveSync ® 3.5 is described below. Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® 3.5 System Requirements Minimum Desktop Computer Requirements • Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium ...

45 • Windows Millennium Edition, or Microsoft Windows NT 32 MB of RAM plus an additional 8 MB of RAM for each Office program runningsimultaneously • Windows 2000 Professional 64 MB of RAM plus an additonal 8 MB of RAM for each Office program runningsimultaneously Note • Different minimum system requ...

46 GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (notapplicable to other areas). NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protect...