Casio MPC-701 User's Guide

Thank you for purchasing the CASIO MPC-701 series.This guide describes the basic operations of theMPC-701 series.Read this guide in its entirely befor

8 Caution!Power Cord and PeripheralsDo not overly bend the power cord, do not allow it tobe caught between desks or other furniture, andnever place he

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993Note the following important points before connecting a peripheral.• Some peripherals require changes in FIVA settings.Some peripherals require cer

100Connecting a Headphone or a MicrophoneBy connecting commercially available headphone or microphone to thisunit, the sound function built in this un

1013To connect microphoneConnect the microphone plug to the microphone port ( ) on the right ofthis unit.Use a microphone which has the monaural mini

102Connecting to the modem portThe built-in 56kbps modem provides a high-speed data communicationand facsimile transmission/reception capabilities. (T

1033Performing Infrared CommunicationsA communications function compliant with the IrDA infraredcommunications system is provided on the rear of FIVA.

104Connecting to the USB port The USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard interface specification forthe connections of the USB compatible peripheral

1053Connect the MPC-240FDDto the USB port of this unit.Using the floppy disk driveThe optional USB compatible floppy disk drive (MPC-240FDD) isavailab

106Connecting a PrinterA USB compatible printer can be connected to the USB port of this unit.Installing the printer driver is required for using the

1073Using External MonitorConnect an external monitor to FIVA so that the operation can beperformed while viewing the big-screen.To connect a Monitor1

9Before Using FIVA• This product has been designed and manufactured under stringentquality control. Should you suspect FIVA is defective ormalfunction

108Changing the screen's resolution and colorsYou can specify the resolution and number of colors only when usingan external monitor. Right click

1093Using a PC CardUsing a PC CardFIVA has one PC Card Standard PCMCIA TYPE II PC card slot (includingcard compatible with the Card BUS).You can use a

110Inserting a PC cardMake sure that the PC card is oriented correctly when you insert it intothe PC card slot. Inserting the PC card into the slot up

1113Removing a PC cardBefore removing a PC card from the slot, first click the Mobile CockpitPC Card button () and disable PC card operation and then

112Using a CF CardUsing a CF CardFIVA has one CF TYPE I/II CF (Compact Flash) card slot. You can use aCF card to load the expansion memory or hard dis

1133Inserting a CF cardMake sure that CF card is oriented correctly when you insert it into theCF card slot. Inserting the CF card into the slot upsid

114Removing a CF cardBefore removing a CF card from the slot, first click the Mobile CockpitPC Card button () and disable CF card operation and then r

1153Loading an Expansion MemoryYou can expand the FIVA memory by installing an expansion memoryboard. Expanded memory can help applications and large-

1163. Remove the screw from the memory replacement cover near thecenter of the top section of the turned over FIVA.4. Lift up the cover to remove.5. W

1173Removing the expansion memory boardPerform steps 1 to 4 of the procedure of “Installing the expansion memoryboard.”5. When the memory replacement

10System Recovery• This product comes with Windows 2000 operating system and acollection of utility software pre-installed on its hard disk. Should th

118Using the “Mobile Cockpit #”The CASIO original application software “Mobile Cockpit3” is installedin this unit. The “Mobile Cockpit3” is always dis

1193q Switching the tool barThe Mobile Cockpit has the Control bar and Launcher bar. You canswitch the display between them depending on your usage.

1202. Confirm that the button of the application you registered is displayedin the Launcher bar.To register applications from the “My Computer”.1. Dra

1213To delete the application you registered1. Clicking the Switching the tool bar button in the Mobile Cockpit toswitch to the Launcher bar from the

122w PanelChanging the display position of the tool barBy dragging the panel, the “Mobile Cockpit” can be displayed in thefollowing 5 positions of th

1233Pop-up menuWhen you right-click this part, the pop-up menu is displayed.Auto hideWhen the check mark is put in the Auto hide, the tool bar is hidd

124HelpWhen you need the information about the Mobile Cockpit, this lets youknow how to operate.Version infoThis displays the version information of t

1253e SettingsYou can specify 4 settings of the “One Touch Operation Buttons”, theWake On Timer, Power Management and Settings.One Touch Operation Bu

126Power Management SettingThis allows you to prolong the using time of the battery pack when youchange the settings of the Suspend Mode, CPU, hard di

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11FIVAPrecaution Label• The label shown above is affixed to the bottom of FIVA. Be sure tocarefully observe these precautions at all times. Never remo

128USER ACThis setting is when the power is supplied to this unit by the AC adapter.USER DCThis setting is when the power is supplied to this unit by

1293Settings (Preferences)The initial setting can be set to use this unit. The two settings of “Built-inLAN on/off”, “Power Switch Action” can be spec

130When the button is depressed.Full power Normal Economy Userr Power managementWhen you press one of the “Full power”, the “Normal”, the “Economy”an

1313y LAN connection switchUp to 16 LAN settings can be set to FIVA, each with individual namesfor each of the different locations.With these individ

132i PC card properties The( ) button open Windows PC card (PCMCIA) properties. ( ) buttonTo remove the PC card by operating from this screen.All cur

1333!0 Battery ControlThis window displays the condition of the battery packs. You can checkthe connecting condition of the battery packs, the remain

134!1 Battery indicatorThe battery indicator indicates the battery pack remaining power andinstalled state at all times.When running FIVA by the batt

1353!2 Standby ModeWhen you click the standby button ( ), this unit enters the StandbyMode.•You can also set to the Standby Mode by pressing “Fn + “

136The following explanation on pages 136 to 143 is about the TerminalEquipment embedded in CASSIOPEIA FIVA series and described byfollowing the rules

1373The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may beconnected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone linemay result i

12ImportantAvoid Strong Vibration and Impact• Strong vibration or impact can cause malfunction. Be particularlycareful when FIVA is turned on. Vibrati

138According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recommend thatyou may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which thisequipment is

1393Notice Concerning FCC Radial RegulationsNote that federal law prohibits you from using software that is not incompliance with FCC rules that regul

140For users in EuropeThe modem integrated in this product has been approved in accordancewith Council Decision 98/482/EC for Pan-European single term

1413Function Protocol Speed CommentNetwork control functions Automatic Send and Receive by built-in NCUModem protocolsConforms to the following protoc

142FIVA with embedded 1456VQL19V (INT)Connecting to telephone lineThe modular cable that comes with the modem shall be used to connectthe modem to the

1433Connector for communication(for connection to the dedicated Modular cable)Connecting to the FIVATurn off the power of the FIVA first and then conn

144TroubleshootingThis section describes what you should do whenever you start toexperience problems with operation of FIVA, its peripherals, orapplic

1453System OutlineHave the following information handy whenever you request usersupport.Memo about your systemOther information about FIVA can be foun

146FIVA MalfunctionSymptomFIVA is emitting smoke and heat.FIVA malfunctionYou don’t know what to do.Recommended ActionImmediately turn off power, remo

1473Power SupplyNoteFor safety reasons, FIVA is designed so CPU Clock Speed slows downwhenever internal temperature rises above a certain level. If op

13OptionsNon-CASIO options• Check with each manufacturer for compatibility before using anynon-CASIO options with this unit.• CASIO assumes no respons

148Display ProblemsPassword ProblemsSymptomNothing on the display, Power indicatorlamp is not lit.Display has gone blank.Display contents are difficul

1493SymptomCannot perform infrared data communi-cation.Cannot send data correctly usinginfrared data communication.Sound output is broken.Audio skips

150SymptomPower indicator lamp flashes redimmediately after charging.FIVA suddenly hangs up.System runs too slow (1).System runs too slow (2).System r

1513General Operation Problems (continued)SymptomHot keys do not work.Mobile Cockpit is not displayed.Windows is hung up.Recommended ActionTap the Tas

152DECLARATION OF CONFIRMITYWe CASIO Europe GmbHBornbarch 10, D-22848 Norderstedt, Germanydeclare under our sole responsibility that the productMobile

1533GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A.(not applicable to other areas.)NOTICEThis equipment has been tested and found

154Specifications*1 Though TFT screens are made using extremely high-grade technology, uneven brightness or fine dotssometimes occurs on these screens

1553Options ListThe useful options shown below are available for use with the FIVA MPC-701 Series.Expansion memory board Floppy disk drive(part No.: M

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FIVA User’s Guide(Product No:MPC-701 series)1st. ed. 2002-11CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.6-2, Hon-machi 1-chomeShibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, JapanNotes• This

14Cautions When Carrying FIVA Around• Do not carry FIVA around in a bag containing hard objects withprotrusions. If these objects bump against FIVA or

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15Maintenance and CareNormal CareShut down the power and unplug the power cord from thepower outlet before cleaning FIVA. Cleaning FIVA with thepower

16MaintenanceNever remove FIVA’S outer cover or otherwise try to take itapart or modify it in any way. High voltage inside the casecreates the danger

17ContentsPacking List ... 1Safety Precautions ...

• Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation inthe United States and/or other countries.• smARTwriter, smARTscri

18Using the Keyboard ... 61Keyboard Types ...

19Connecting to the USB port ... 104Using External Monitor ...

20About This User’s GuideThis User’s Guide is divided into the four sections shown below. Besure you read the section titled “Before Using FIVA” start

Chapter 1Getting ReadyThis chapter provides youwith general descriptionof functions and partnames. It also explainsrequired procedures forturning powe

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231FeaturesThe MPC-701 Series is a lightweight and compact pen typecomputer.8.4-inch SVGA (800 × 600) TFT LCD• High-density TFT color LCD has high res

24FrontPart Names and Their FunctionsThe part names introduced in this chapter are used throughout the rest of this User’sGuide.qLCD screenwIndicator

251qLCD screenSVGA (800 × 600) 8.4" type color TFT with touch panelMPC-701M30E: VE-transflective typeMPC-701M50E: Transmissive typewIndicator lam

26BackqBattery pack compartmentwHookePC card slotrUSB porttModem portyLAN portuPower adapter portiCF card slotoInfrared communications port!0RGB por

271qBattery pack compartmentContains the battery pack.wHookUsed for attaching the neck strap.ePC card slot (PCMCIA CARD)Used for inserting the PC card

1• Do not dispose of the box and packing materials. Use the box and packing materialsfor storage and transport.Keep in a safe placePacking ListThank y

28Key NameEscapeDeleteBackspaceTabFnAlternateControl10 keysEnter (Return)Decimal pointHyphenSpaceCursorKeyESCDELBSTabFnAltCTRL~0 9Enter. –SpcKeyboard

291Key Combinations• Key combinations where you must hold down one key and press asecond are indicated by a plus symbol.• The following shows the key

30Before Using FIVA for the First TimeAffixing the Screen Protector on to the LCD screenFollow the steps to affix the film.1. Peel off a thin sheet on

311Pulling out the StylusUse your finger to slide the stylus from itsstorage slot on the front of the FIVA unit.To replace the stylus, slide it carefu

32Power SupplyThis section describes how to set up, remove, and charge the batterypacks.Though operation is possible using the AC adapter only, it is

331• Two battery packs can be attached at the same time, and they canbe attached in any order. Of course operation with only one batterypack is also p

34Charging the Battery PackThe AC adapter is used not only to supply power from the AC poweroutlet but also to charge the battery pack. The battery pa

351When the two battery packs are used for MPC-701, one of them can beexchanged by the "hot swap" function at any time,even in the state of

36Turning on PowerEither connect the FIVA unit to the power outlet by the AC adapter, orattach a charged battery pack.Turning on the powerPress the po

371Windows 2000 Operating System SetupIntroductionWhen FIVA is first turned on, Windows 2000 operating system setupis required for setting license inf

2Safety Precautions• To use this product safely and correctly, read this User’s Guidethoroughly and operate as instructed.After reading this guide, ke

382. Confirm the terms of the Windows 2000 operating system licensingagreement. Be sure to read these terms. If you agree with the termsof this agreem

391To display the next letter in thenext cursor position, you needto release the CTRL key. Aslong as you hold down theCTRL key, the current cursorposi

40Input example: If your name is fivaName fivaf While holding down the CTRL key, press “8” repeatedly, when“f” appears, release the CTRL key and the

4115. Enter the Windows product key.(The key is indicated on the label affixed to the bottom of theFIVA.)If you make a mistake when entering the produ

42To display the nextletter in the next cursorposition, you need torelease the ALT key. Aslong as you hold downthe ALT key, thecurrent cursor position

4316. The screen for entering the name of the computer and theadministrator (system manager) password is displayed.7. Setting the date and timeSet the

448. Set the network settings.In this screen, you must enter information that is common not onlyto FIVA but that is also shared with other computers o

4519. In the exit Windows 2000 operating system setup screen, selectExit.This reboots FIVA, and the Windows 2000 initial screen isdisplayed.10. Enter

46Shutting Down the PowerThere are 3 ways to shut down the power. However, powerconsumption with the power off, and the time until Windows can beused

471To shut down Windows 2000 operating system from the Start menuSelecting [Shut Down...] from the Start menu ( )[Shutdown], [Restart], [Stand by] and

3 Warning!Handling FIVAShould FIVA malfunction, start to emit smoke or astrange odor, or otherwise behave abnormally,immediately shut down the power,

48Selecting [Shutdown] in the Windows Shutdown dialog boxThis shuts down Windows and turns the power off.Select this method when FIVA is not to be use

491Selecting [Restart] in the Windows Shutdown dialog boxThis exits the currently active session, completely shuts down thesystem, and then restart th

50Selecting [Stand by] in the Windows Shutdown dialog boxUse this method when you have to leave your desk for only a shorttime or you want to resume o

511Selecting [Hibernate] in the Windows Shutdown dialog boxIn the Hibernation mode, the state of Windows 2000 operating systemand previously active ap

52Important• Avoid entering the Hibernation Mode while a communicationoperation is in progress, or while a peripheral (disk, printer, etc.)is in use.

531How to Use SuspendThe FIVA unit is provided with the suspend of the power savingfunction as standard.Suspend refers to both the Hibernate and Stand

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572Adjusting the Screen BrightnessWhen you use FIVA, the brightness of the screen must sometimes beadjusted. There are two ways of doing this, from th

4 Warning!The liquid inside the LCD is harmful to humans. Nevertouch it or allow it to get in your mouth.• Should liquid from the LCD panel accidental

58Using the StylusBefore actually using the stylus to perform screen operations, be sureto first clean the tip of the stylus and the screen. Performin

592Stylus OperationsWith FIVA, you can perform all the operations you need by lightlytouching the screen. The following provides descriptions and exam

60r Right ClickTouch the icon on the lower right of the screen. The next time youtouch the screen with the stylus performs a right-click operation.So

612Using the KeyboardKeyboard TypesFIVA Hard KeyboardThe keys to the right of the FIVA display are grouped according tofunction: control keys, 10-key

62Changing the Mobile Keyboard SizeTouch and hold the lower right corner of the keyboard with the stylusso the pointer changes from to . Drag the

632Inputting Text with the Mobile KeyboardThere are five different Mobile Keyboard configurations. You canselect the one that suits you best. To chang

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652Using handwriting input (smARTwriter)FIVA comes with smARTwriter handwriting recognition software. Youcan find detailed information about all of th

66Achieving Good RecognitionFollowing the tips listed below helps to improve the handwritingrecognition rate.• Write without stopping. There is no nee

6723. The Quick Trainer window appears, showing a passage of text.4. Copy each character into the slot or box directly under it, onecharacter in each

5 Warning!Use a dry cloth to periodically wipe off any dust builtup on the prongs of the plug. Humidity can causepoor insulation and create the danger

68Using smARTwriterThis section explains what you need to know in order to actually setup and use smARTwriter on your FIVA.Starting Up smARTwritersmAR

692First Steps in Writing with smARTwriter1. Switch to Pointing Mode( ) and then start up an application, suchas Word.2. Switch to Writing Mode () and

70Using GesturesA “gesture” is a symbol you draw to activate a special function orenter a special character, like a backspace, new line, etc.The follo

712To activate the Correction Box with the menu1. Write until a recognition error occurs.2. Select (highlight) the misrecognized word.3. Tap the smART

72The smARTwriter MenuTapping the smARTwriter icon opens the smARTwriter menu, whichprovides access to the main functions of smARTwriter.CorrectActiva

732TrainYou can train smARTwriter to recognize your own handwriting style forcharacters, strings, macros, gestures, or application shortcuts.Note• Tra

742. In the upper part of the Trainer dialog box, select the segments orparts of the ink pattern that you want to use as a character.Note• Tap the ink

752Note• If you open the Trainer dialog box while text is selected in adocument, the selected text is automatically replaced by thenewly trained chara

763. Tap Finish to save the macro and close the Train Macro Wizard.Existing Macro1. On the dialog box that appears, select the macro or gesture youwan

7723. In response to the prompt that appears, tap New Shortcut if youare creating a new shortcut, or Existing Shortcuts to associatethe ink pattern wi

6 Warning!Battery PackUse only the battery pack that comes with FIVA. Whenthe battery pack reaches the end of its life, replace itwith a new battery p

78LibraryThe collection of characters and shapes recognized by smARTwriteris called the Library of Models. smARTwriter contains a pre-definedLibrary o

792To view: Select:All characters in the Library of Models AllLower case characters only LowerUpper case characters only UpperNumbers only DigitsSymbo

80Using the Libraries WindowUse the Libraries Window to create new libraries, open an existinglibrary (change the active library), and to copy and del

812To delete a libraryNote• Make sure that the library you are deleting is not the active library.If it is, change the active library.1. On the Librar

82InkThe settings on this tab control the way the electronic ink is displayedon the FIVA screen.Ink WidthUse this setting to change the width of the i

832OrientationNote• This option affects smARTwriter only. The screen orientation ofyour other applications does not change.These settings let you adju

84ConstraintsThis tab lets you turn recognition filters on and off. Turning on filtershelps to improve recognition.As explained previously, smARTwrite

852Using smARTscribbleBasic ConceptsAbout smARTscribblesmARTscribble is a sketching application you can use to draw on thescreen and capture the ink p

863. Lift the stylus from the screen. All the strokes contained within theselection boundary become highlighted. Strokes that are partiallywithin the

872To modify existing text1. Tap the Text button () to switch to the text mode.2. Tap the text item you want to edit.3. Make any changes you want.4. A

7 Caution!Handling FIVADo not place FIVA on an unstable or uneven surface.Doing so can cause FIVA to fall, creating the dangerof malfunction, fire, an

88InkChanging the Ink colorTo change the color of the ink1. On the Edit menu, tap Pen Color to display the Color dialog box,which is a standard Window

892smARTscribble DocumentsCreating, Saving and Opening DocumentssmARTscribble documents can be saved as files.Note• smARTscribble document files have

90Page SizeEach new smARTscribble document page is sized to fit the FIVAscreen. Use the Expand () to expand the size of the documentpage.• To lengthen

912Using the Battery PackA charged battery pack lets you run FIVA without connecting the ACadapter. The following describes various power managementfu

92Checking the Power Indicator Lamp ColorBAT-LEDWhen there is little remaining battery power left when FIVA is runningon the battery pack only, the Po

932Checking with Mobile CockpitMobile Cockpit’s battery monitor function lets you graphically view thecharge level of the battery at any time. See pag

94When to Replace the Battery PackThe battery pack is a consumable item, and after long use theamount of operating time provided by a fully charged ba

952When Two Battery Packs Are MountedWhen two battery packs are mounted, the hot-swapping functionallows either of the two battery packs to be replace

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Chapter 3SupplementaryInformationThis chapter contains informationabout how to connectperipherals and what to dowhen you experienceproblems. MPC701M50