Casio EM-500 - Manuals

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 suchinformation 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 28). 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. What should I do after reading this Hardware Manual ? Read the Pocket PC User’s Guide next to find out ab...

14 Operations General Guide AC adapter terminal Touch screen Perform operations and inputdata by tapping and writingdirectly on the screen. Stylus • Menu (Launcher) • Contacts• Calendar Speaker Power button Turns power onand off. Action control See “About the[Action] Control”on the next page. Record...

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 32 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 You can connect the cradle to a computer using either a serial cable or the USB cable. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 22 for details on the type of computersystem required for use with the cradle. Serial Cable Connection Use a separatel...

21 • Do not have the serial cable and USB cable connected to the cradle at the same time.When using one, be sure to unplug the other. • Note that after connecting the cradle to your computer, you also need to make certainActiveSync settings on your computer to enable data transfers. See the ActiveSy...

22 Required System Configuration The minimum system configuration required for running ActiveSync ® 3.1 is described below. ActiveSync ® 3.1 System Requirements • Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000, Windows NT ® Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater , or Windows 95/98. (U.S. version) • Desktop comp...

23 Requirements for Mobile Channels or Mobile Favorites Support Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. Internet Explorer 5.0 is included on the CD,which requires 56-98MB of hard disk space. Requirements for Microsoft Outlook ® 2000 Microsoft Outlook 2000 requires 153 MB of disk space for a full ...

24 ■ Cradle Connection Warning Use only the AC adapter that is specified for this unit. Use of another type of ACadapter creates the danger of malfunction and bursting of battery. Important • Power also will not turn on if the main battery loaded in the CASSIOPEIA is dead. • Long term use of the AC ...

25 Using a MultiMediaCard Your CASSIOPEIA supports MultiMediaCards. 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 card can damage connectors. If you have pr...

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, eventhough the signal is strong. If this happens, try a...

28 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 dialog box to keep informed about the currentlevels of your main and backup ...

29 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...

30 3. Slide the battery cover switch to MAIN. Press the tip of the stylus into the hole on the bottom of the CASSIOPEIA to release the battery cover, and then remove it. 1 3 2 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...

31 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...

32 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...

33 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...

34 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...

35 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 • ...

36 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...

37 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 32 3335 Possible Cause Main battery is weak. Internal ...

40 • 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 MultiMediaCard, you will ...

41 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 ...

42 Specifications Model: EM-500 Display: 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: VR4122 Memory: 16MB Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max.Infrared: IrDA Ver. 1.2 Range: 20 cm max. USB (Client) Card Slot: MultiMediaCardHeadphone jack: ø 3.5 mm stereo output Accepts monaural earphone,...

43 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...