Casio Palm-size PC Manual

User documentation consists of two manuals:Palm-size PC User’s Guide and this booklet. Besure to read this manual first.Be sure to read the Safety Pre

8ContentsSafety Precautions...1Markings and Symbols...

9Terms and Symbols used in this manual•The term “unit” in this manual refers to the CASSIOPEIA.•The symbol “Important” indicates important information

10Getting ReadyInitial SetupAfter you first unpack your CASSIOPEIA, perform the following initial setupprocedure before using it for the first time.1.

11Where to go for information...Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separatePalm-size PC User’s Guide. Be sure to read

12OperationsGeneral GuideAC adapter terminalTouch screenPerform operations and inputdata by tapping and writingdirectly on the screen.Stylus• Menu(Lau

13RESET buttonSerial connectorMates with the cradleconnector.Main battery coverBattery cover switchAbout the [Action] ControlOperations can be perform

14Using the StylusData input and virtually all other operations are performed using a stylus, which ishoused inside the stylus holder in the higher ri

15Adjusting Display ContrastPerform the following operations to adjust display contrast and make figures on thedisplay darker or lighter.• Tap Start,

16Using the CradleThe cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and apersonal computer. CASSIOPEIA can also be powered from an

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

• Data can be uploaded from this unit to a personal computer for storage on a hard disk,floppy diskette, or other storage medium. Be sure to make mult

18Connecting the Cradle to a ComputerThe cradle has a serial cable for connection to a personal computer. Connect the end ofthe cable to a serial port

19Required System ConfigurationThe minimum system configuration required to connect the cradle and perform datacommunications is described below. This

20Important• When installing Windows CE Services οn a computer, check to make sure that thespecified COM port number correctly indicates the serial po

21Important• 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

22Using a CompactFlash CardYour CASSIOPEIA supports Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards (3.3V).Important • The card slot cover will not close when c

234.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

24Software ApplicationsSoftware applications are available for purchase from Microsoft and third parties whosupport Windows CE. For details on commerc

25User MaintenanceBatteriesYour CASSIOPEIA is powered by a dual power supply that consists of a main battery(rechargeable battery pack) and a backup b

26If unit power turns off due to insufficient power, the following warning messageappears on the display the next time you turn on unit power.“Warning

273.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 s

1Safety PrecautionsCongratulations upon your selection of the CASSIOPEIA. Be sure to read the followingSafety Precautions before trying to use it for

281.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 t

29Charging the Battery Pack1.Install the battery pack into the CASSIOPEIA.2.Attach the AC adapter to the cradle and place the CASSIOPEIA onto the crad

30Resetting 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

31Memory Error MessageIf the memory check operation that the unit performs when the RESET button ispressed detects a data error, the following message

32Full Reset (Memory Initialize)Full reset (memory initialize) deletes all data, and resets all unit parameters to theirinitial defaults.The following

33Errors Following a Full ResetEither of the following two conditions can cause errors to continue, even after youperform a full reset.• Hardware defe

34TroubleshootingBefore assuming malfunction and contacting your service provider when experiencingoperational problems, be sure to check the followin

35Page–Possible CauseBattery pack is damaged or has reachedthe end of its service life.Recommended ActionPurchase a new battery pack.Rechargeable batt

36Page3032Possible CauseInternal malfunctionRecommended ActionReset the unit.If resetting the unit does not correct theproblem, perform a full reset (

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

2Precautions During UseWarningAbnormal Conditions• Continued use of the unit while it is emitting smoke or strange odor createsthe danger of fire and

38AppendixButton OperationsThe following shows the function of each button under various conditions.Unit Power Off[Power] Button ... Tur

39SpecificationsModel: E-100/E-105Display: 240 × 320 dotsTFT Color LCD (65,536 colors)CPU: VR4121Memory: 16MB / 32MB (16MB storage memory max.)Interfa

40GUIDELINES 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

CASIO ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Unit 6, 1000 North Circular RoadLondon NW2 7JD, U.K.

MO9907-000003B PN411184-001CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.6-2, Hon-machi 1-chomeShibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan

3CautionAvoid unstable surfaces.• Never place the unit on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, or in any otherunstable location. Doing so can create

4Warning• 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

5AC 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

6Operating PrecautionsThe CASSIOPEIA is a precision digital instrument. Incorrect operation and roughhandling can cause data storage problems and othe

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