Casio Palm-size PC- Manuals

6 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...

7 • 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...

8 Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 1 Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................... 1 Health Precautions ............................................

9 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. Resetting the Unit ..........

10 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 25). Important Be sure to use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack before doing anyt...

12 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. Exit button Same as a computer’sESC key Action control See “About the[...

14 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 ................ Tap on the tou...

16 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 29 formore information. ...

17 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...

18 Connecting the Cradle to a Computer The cradle has a serial cable for connection to a personal computer. Connect the end ofthe cable to a serial port of the computer to which you want to connect. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 19 of this Hardware Manual fordetails on the ...

19 Required System Configuration The minimum system configuration required to connect the cradle and perform datacommunications is described below. This system configuration also makes it possible toinstall and use Windows CE Services, which is included on the Microsoft CD-ROMprovided with the unit....

20 Important • When installing Windows CE Services ο n a computer, check to make sure that the specified COM port number correctly indicates the serial port to which the cradle isconnected. • Some laptop and sub-compact computers with built-in infrared ports and modems areinitially configured so the...

21 Important • Power also will not turn on if the main battery loaded in the CASSIOPEIA is dead. • Long term use of the AC adapter can cause it to become warm to the touch. This isnormal and does not indicate malfunction. • Be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet whenever you are not ...

22 Using a CompactFlash Card Your CASSIOPEIA supports Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards (3.3V). Important • The card slot cover will not close when certain types of cards are in the slot. Removethe card slot cover and keep it in a safe place so you can replace it when you removethe card. • Gentl...

23 4. Slide the card you want to use into the card slot. • Make sure the top of the card is facing towards the top of the CASSIOPEIA unit. Acard that is not oriented correctly will not slide all the way into the slot. Carefully slide the card into the slot as far as it will go. 5. Close the card slo...

24 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. E-105 also comes with...

25 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 dialog to keep informed about thecurrent levels of your main and ...

26 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...

27 3. Slide the battery cover switch to MAIN, and then remove the main battery cover. 4. Remove the main battery and then load a new battery pack. • Make sure that the battery pack is oriented correctly. 5. Replace the main battery cover. 6. Slide the battery cover switch to LOCK. Replacing the Back...

28 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...

29 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 green while charging is in pro...

30 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...

31 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...

32 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 • ...

33 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...

34 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 Palm-size PC User’s Guide first. Page 29 3032 Possible Cause Main battery is weak. Intern...

37 • 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 memory card,...

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

39 Specifications Model: E-100/E-105 Display: 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: VR4121 Memory: 16MB / 32MB (16MB storage memory max.) Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max.Infrared: IrDA Ver. 1.0, 115.2 kbps (max.) Range: 30 cm max. Card Slot: CompactFlash card, 3.3V Type I / T...

40 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...