Casio Cassiopeia EM-500 Manual

User documentation consists of two manuals:Pocket PC User’s Guide and this booklet. Be sureto read this manual first.Be sure to read the Safety Precau

10ContentsSafety Precautions ... 3Markings and Symbols ...

11Terms and Symbols used in this manual• The term “unit” in this manual refers to the CASSIOPEIA.• The symbol “Important” indicates important informat

12Getting ReadyInitial SetupAfter you first unpack your CASSIOPEIA, perform the following initial setupprocedure before using it for the first time.1.

13Where to go for information...Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separatePocket PC User’s Guide. Be sure to read the

14OperationsGeneral GuideAC adapter terminalTouch screenPerform operations and inputdata by tapping and writingdirectly on the screen.Stylus• Menu(Lau

15RESET buttonSerial connectorFor connection of the cradleor the CASSIOPEIA USBcable.Main battery coverBattery cover switchAbout the [Action] ControlO

16Using the StylusData input and virtually all other operations are performed using a stylus, which ishoused inside the stylus holder in the higher ri

17Adjusting Display ContrastPerform the following operations to adjust display contrast and make figures on thedisplay darker or lighter.• Tap and th

18Using the CradleThe cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and apersonal computer. CASSIOPEIA can also be powered from an

195. Taking care to align the serial connector on the bottom of the CASSIOPEIA with theconnector on the cradle, lower the CASSIOPEIA into the cradle a

2• Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT and theWindows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

20Connecting the Cradle to a ComputerYou can connect the cradle to a computer using either a serial cable or the USB cable.Important• See “Required Sy

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

22Required System ConfigurationThe minimum system configuration required for running ActiveSync® 3.1 is describedbelow.ActiveSync® 3.1 System Requirem

23Requirements for Mobile Channels or Mobile Favorites SupportMicrosoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. Internet Explorer 5.0 is included on the CD,w

24 Cradle ConnectionWarningUse only the AC adapter that is specified for this unit. Use of another type of ACadapter creates the danger of malfunctio

25Using a MultiMediaCardYour CASSIOPEIA supports MultiMediaCards.Important • The card slot cover will not close when certain types of cards are in the

26Digital Phone Connection Cable• U.S. and Canada: Use a cdma digital phone connection cable (JK-541CA).• For a GSM type digital phone, use a commerci

27Data communication may not be possible if you are within an area with poor signalreception, even though it is within the service area of your teleph

28User MaintenanceBatteriesYour CASSIOPEIA is powered by a dual power supply that consists of a main battery(rechargeable battery pack) and a backup b

29If unit power turns off due to insufficient power, the following warning messageappears on the display the next time you turn on unit power.“Warning

3Safety PrecautionsCongratulations upon your selection of the CASSIOPEIA. Be sure to read the followingSafety Precautions before trying to use it for

303. Slide the battery cover switch to MAIN. Press the tip of the stylus into the hole on thebottom of the CASSIOPEIA to release the battery cover, an

311. 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 switc

32Charging the Battery Pack1. Install the battery pack into the CASSIOPEIA.2. Attach the AC adapter to the cradle and place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cr

33Resetting the Unit“Reset” is similar to a computer reboot. Performing a reset deletes any data that is inthe process of being input or edited, witho

34Memory Error MessageIf the memory check operation that the unit performs when the RESET button ispressed detects a data error, the following message

35Full Reset (Memory Initialize)Full reset (memory initialize) deletes all data, and resets all unit parameters to theirinitial defaults.The following

36Errors Following a Full ResetEither of the following two conditions can cause errors to continue, even after youperform a full reset.• Hardware defe

37TroubleshootingBefore assuming malfunction and contacting your service provider when experiencingoperational problems, be sure to check the followin

38Page–Possible CauseBattery pack is damaged or has reachedthe end of its service life.Recommended ActionPurchase a new battery pack.Rechargeable batt

39Page3335Possible CauseInternal malfunctionRecommended ActionReset the unit.If resetting the unit does not correct theproblem, perform a full reset (

4Precautions During UseWarningAbnormal Conditions• Continued use of the unit while it is emitting smoke or strange odor createsthe danger of fire and

40• Perform the following procedure if your CASSIOPEIA remains locked up even afteryou perform a full reset.Important • The following operation delete

41AppendixButton OperationsThe following shows the function of each button under various conditions.Unit Power Off[Power] Button ...

42SpecificationsModel: EM-500Display: 240 × 320 dotsTFT Color LCD (65,536 colors)CPU: VR4122Memory: 16MBInterfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max.In

43GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (notapplicable to other areas).NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found

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5CautionAvoid unstable surfaces.• Never place the unit on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, or in any otherunstable location. Doing so can create

6Warning• 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 a

7AC AdapterWarning• Never use a voltage that is different from that for which the AC adapter israted. Also, do not plug the unit into a power outlet t

8Operating PrecautionsThe CASSIOPEIA is a precision digital instrument. Incorrect operation and roughhandling can cause data storage problems and othe

9• Never try to take the CASSIOPEIA apart. Doing so can cause malfunction.• Never insert foreign objects into connectors, slots, or other openings.• T