Casio Cassiopeia Pocket PC- Manuals

6 Warning • 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. • Should fluid from the battery pack ever acci...

8 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...

9 • 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. • Nev...

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

11 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 suchinf ormation carefully. User Maintenance .........

12 Getting Ready Initial Setup After you first unpack your CASSIOPEIA, perform the following initial setupprocedure before using it for the first time. 1. Load the main battery (rechargeable battery pack) (page 29). Important Be sure to use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack before doing anyt...

13 Where to go for information... Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separate Pocket PC User’s Guide . Be sure to read the contents of this Hardware Manual first. Wha t should I do after reading this Hardware Manual ? Read the Pocket PC User’s Guide next to find out a...

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 Perfor m operations and inputdata by tapping and writingdirectly on the screen. Stylus • Menu (Launcher) • Contacts• ...

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

18 Using the Cradle The cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and apersonal computer. CASSIOPEIA can also be powered from an AC power source whenit is placed on the cradle. • The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is on the cradle. See page 33 formore information. ...

19 5. Taking care to align the serial connector on the bottom of the CASSIOPEIA with the connector on the cradle, lower the CASSIOPEIA into the cradle as shown in theillustration below. Important Make sure the CASSIOPEIA lowers securely into the cradle as far as it can go. To remove the CASSIOPEIA f...

20 Connecting the Cradle to a Computer The cradle has a USB cable for connection to a personal computer. Connect the end ofthe cable to a USB port of the computer to which you want to connect. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 21 for details on the type of computersystem requir...

21 To connect to a computer using the CASSIOPEIA USB cable 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port of your computer. 2. Turn off your CASSIOPEIA. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your CASSIOPEIA. Required System Configuration The minimum system configuration required for running ActiveSy...

22 PC Companion Device Requirements • Handheld PC: Windows CE Handheld PC versions 2 and 3 with Windows CE Core System version 2.0 or greater • Palm-size PC: All models and versions • Pocket PC: All models and versions Options for Windows 2000, Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 95/98 • Audio car...

23 Using the AC Adapter You can use the AC adapter to directly power the CASSIOPEIA or to supply powerthr ough 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 Co...

24 Infrared Communications 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 performingcommunications. The dista...

25 1. Make sure your CASSIOPEIA is turned off. • Press the [Power] button to turn off power. 2. Pressing upward at the point indicated in the illustration, slide the cover up to open it. 3. If there is already a card in the slot, remove it. 4. Slide the card you want to use into the card slot. • Mak...

26 Digital Phone Connection Cable • U.S. and Canada: Use a cdma digital phone connection cable (JK-541CA). • For a GSM type digital phone, use a commercially available cable that is compatiblewith the CASSIOPEIA connector. • After you connect the CASSIOPEIA to your digital telephone, you can dial up...

27 Data communication may not be possible if you are within an area with poor signalreception, even though it is within the service area of your telephone service provider.Also note that noise can cause errors and make communication impossible, even thoughthe signal is strong. If this happens, try a...

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 c...

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, an...

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 ispressed detects a data error, the following message appears on the screen instead of thestartup screen. “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 CompactFlash card, you wi...

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

43 Specifications Model: E-125 Display: 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: VR4122 Memory: 32MB Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max.Infrared: IrDA Ver. 1.2 Range: 20 cm max. USB (Client) Card Slot: CompactFlash card, 3.3V Type I / Type IIHeadphone jack: ø 3.5 mm stereo output A...

44 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 Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r easonable prote...