Résumé du contenu de la page N° 1
BE-300
Getting Started with
the CASSIOPEIA
(Hardware Manual)
User documentation consists of two manuals:
CASSIOPEIA User’s Guide and this booklet. Be
sure to read this manual first.
Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in
this manual to ensure proper operation of this
product.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
E
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 2
• Microsoft, Outlook, Windows, Windows NT and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. • All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. • Data can be uploaded from this unit to a computer for storage on a hard disk, floppy diske
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 3
Safety Precautions Congratulations upon your selection of the CASSIOPEIA. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use it for the first time. Note All mentions of “the unit” in the following precautions refer to the CASSIOPEIA. Markings and Symbols The following are the meanings of the markings and symbols used in these Safety Precautions. This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied Danger incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal inj
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 4
Precautions During Use Warning Abnormal Conditions • Continued use of the unit while it is emitting smoke or strange odor creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Immediately turn off power, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, remove batteries, and contact your original dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to request servicing. Water and Foreign Matter • Should any foreign matter (metal, water or other liquid) ever get into the unit, immediately turn off power, unplug t
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 5
Caution Memory Protection • Be sure to keep separate copies of all important data by saving it on a computer hard disk or other medium. Note that all data stored in unit memory is deleted whenever batteries go dead. Memory contents can also become lost or corrupted due to malfunction and repair of the unit. Location • Do not locate the unit in an area subjected to large amounts of humidity or dust. Doing so can create the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Keep the unit away from food prepar
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 6
AC Adapter Warning • Never use a voltage that is different from that for which the AC adapter is rated. Also, do not plug the unit into a power outlet that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Never modify the power cord or excessively bend, twist, or pull it. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. • Do not allow the power cord to become damaged. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or expose it to heat. A damaged powe
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 7
Display Screen Precautions Caution • Never apply strong pressure to the LCD screen or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can cause the LCD panel glass to crack or break. • Should the LCD panel glass ever crack or break, never touch the liquid inside of the panel. LCD liquid can lead to skin irritation. • Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your mouth, gargle with water and contact your physician immediately. • Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, flush the expo
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 8
Operating Precautions The CASSIOPEIA is a precision digital instrument. Incorrect operation and rough handling can cause data storage problems and other malfunction. Be sure to read the following precautions to ensure proper operation. • Charge the battery pack as soon as possible when its power goes low. Though memory data that is already saved is retained in flash memory even when the battery pack goes dead, some memory data may be lost if battery pack power drops below a certain level before
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 9
• 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. • Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp writing implement. Doing so can scratch the touch screen and cause malfunction. • Never use thinner, benzene, cosmetics, or other volatile agents to clean the exterior of the CASSIOPEIA. Use only a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth moistene
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 10
Built-in Battery Pack Service Life Though the built-in battery pack is rechargeable, it requires periodic replacement after it is used for a long time. If the message “Internal Battery Warning The internal battery is low. Continued use may result in loss of ability to store data. Charge the battery as soon as possible.” appears on the display when you turn on power or while you are using the CASSIOPEIA soon after you correctly charge the battery, it probably means that the built-in battery pack
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 11
2. Disconnect the battery pack connector and remove the battery pack. Connector 11
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 12
Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 Health Precautions .................................................................................................. 3 Precautions During Use .......................................................................................... 4 Built-in Battery Pack .............................................................................................. 5 AC Adapter ...........
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 13
Using a CompactFlash Card ................................................................................. 27 To install a CompactFlash card ...................................................................... 28 Using a PC Card Unit ........................................................................................... 29 To connect your CASSIOPEIA to the PC Card Unit ..................................... 29 To remove the CASSIOPEIA from the PC Card Unit .................................
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 14
Getting Ready Initial Setup After you first unpack your CASSIOPEIA, perform the following initial setup procedure before using it for the first time. 1. Use the AC adapter to charge the battery pack. Important • Make sure you charge the battery pack before using your CASSIOPEIA for the first time. The CASSIOPEIA will not work until you charge its battery pack. 2. While holding down the [Power] button, use the stylus to press the [Reset] button. • This displays the initialization startup screen.
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 15
Where to go for information... Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separate CASSIOPEIA 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 CASSIOPEIA User’s Guide next to find out about the powerful software features and functions available on the CASSIOPEIA. What should I do if I run into problems? Check the troubleshooting guides on page 41 of this Hardware Manual and in the CASSI
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 16
Operations General Guide Charge indicator (Amber) Lights amber when the battery pack is charging and goes off when full charge is achieved. Card slot Stylus Strap hole Touch screen Perform operations and input data by tapping and writing Fixed Icons directly on the screen. Tap an icon to launch the program assigned to it. See the CASSIOPEIA User’s Guide for details. Power button Turns power on and off. Top Menu button Stereo headphone jack Press to display the Top Menu. See the For connection of
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 17
Using the Stylus Data input and virtually all other operations are performed using a stylus, which is housed 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 the screen once with the stylus to select a screen item. Drag .................... Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple ite
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 18
Removing the cover Gently pull outwards on either of the cover hinges indicated by the arrows in the illustration until the hinge is free, and then remove the cover. Make sure you do not apply excessive force when removing the cover. Recalibrating the Touch Screen You should recalibrate the touch screen whenever touch screen response is bad, or when the operation performed is different from the operation you expected when tapping on the touch screen. To recalibrate the touch screen, press the [O
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 19
Adjusting Display Brightness Use the following operations to adjust display brightness to make it easier to read. 1. Press the [Top Menu] button to display the Top Menu, and then tap Settings - Brightness. 2. On the dialog box that appears, tap the Brightness tab. 3. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen for adjusting the brightness. • You can also adjust brightness as follows. To do this: Do this: Make the screen brighter Hold down the [Power] button as you press the right [Cursor]
Résumé du contenu de la page N° 20
Changing the Cradle Configuration The cradle has a back board which you can set to any one of the three positions shown in the illustration below. Use the position that suits the configuration of the CASSIOPEIA unit you are setting on the cradle. + CASSIOPEIA PC Card Unit + CASSIOPEIA External Power Pack CASSIOPEIA Only Important Make sure that CASSIOPEIA power is turned off before you place it onto or remove it from the cradle. Use the following procedure to place the unit onto the cradle.
