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E-115
Getting Started with
the CASSIOPEIA
(Hardware Manual)
User documentation consists of two manuals:
Pocket PC 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.
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• Microsoft, ActiveSync, Windows, and Windows NT 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 personal computer for storage on a hard disk, floppy diskette,
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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
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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
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Caution Avoid unstable surfaces. • Never place the unit on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, or in any other unstable location. Doing so can create the danger of the unit falling and causing personal injury. Magnetic Force • Keep the unit away from ATM cards, credit cards, and any other magnetic card during transport and storage. Magnetic force generated by its speaker can render magnetic cards unusable. • Keep the unit away from televisions and other radio wave receivers. Magnetic force gen
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Warning • Never expose the battery pack to direct flame, do not throw it into fire, fresh water, or seawater. Doing so can damage the built in safety and protection mechanisms, and cause battery fluid to ignite, creating the danger of fire and explosion. • Should fluid from the battery pack ever accidentally get into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse your eyes with tap water and then consult your physician immediately. • If the battery pack does not achieve full charge after the normal charge ti
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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
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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 they start to become weak. Continued use while power is low can lead to loss of memory data. • Do not leave dead batteries in the CASSIOPEIA for long periods. Doing so can result in battery leakage, which can dama
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• 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. • 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 exteri
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Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................... 3 Health Precautions .................................................................................................. 3 Precautions During Use .......................................................................................... 4 Rechargeable Battery Pack
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User Maintenance ........................................................................................... 27 Batteries ................................................................................................................ 27 Replacing the Main Battery ............................................................................ 28 Replacing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 29 Charging the Battery Pack ........................
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Getting Ready Initial Setup After you first unpack your CASSIOPEIA, perform the following initial setup procedure before using it for the first time. 1. Load the main battery (rechargeable battery pack) (page 27). Important Be sure to use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack before doing anything else. Your CASSIOPEIA will not operate correctly if you load the backup battery before charging the battery pack. 2. Use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack. 3. Load the backup battery. 4. P
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Where to go for information... Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separate Pocket PC 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 Pocket PC 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 36 of this Hardware Manual and in the Pocket
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Operations General Guide Charge indicator (Green) Indicates battery pack is charging. Stylus Stereo headphone jack Card slot For connection of a commercially available earphone/headphone (ø3.5mm) Indicator lamp (Red) Alerts you to alarms and warning. Power button Turns power on and off. Touch screen Perform operations and input Start button data by tapping and writing (Program button, but does directly on the screen. not turn on power when pressed while power is off.) Press to display the Start
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Card lock switch If the inserted card has a lock, this switch locks the card in place so it Backup battery cover does not come out accidentally. RESET button Main battery cover Battery cover switch Serial connector Mates with the cradle connector. About the [Action] Control Operations can be performed by pressing and rotating the [Action] control. Pressing the [Action] control Rotating the [Action] control performs an operation performs operations similar to similar to the Enter key of a the up
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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 open items and select options. Drag .................... Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select mul
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Adjusting Display Contrast Perform the following operations to adjust display contrast and make figures on the display darker or lighter. • Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Brightness. Follow the instructions on your screen for adjusting the contrast. • You can also adjust contrast by holding down [Action] and pressing the top of the cursor button to make contrast darker, and the bottom of the cursor button to make it lighter. Adjusting Display Brightness Use the following operatio
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Using the Cradle The cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and a personal computer. CASSIOPEIA can also be powered from an AC power source when it is placed on the cradle. • The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is on the cradle. See page 31 for more information. 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. 1. Place the cradle on a
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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 the illustration below. Important Make sure the CASSIOPEIA lowers securely into the cradle as far as it can go. To remove the CASSIOPEIA from the cradle 1. Press the cradle’s eject button. 2. Slide the CASSIOPEIA straight up from the cradle. 19
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Connecting the Cradle to a Computer The cradle has a serial cable for connection to a personal computer. Connect the end of the cable to a serial port of the computer to which you want to connect. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 20 of this Hardware Manual for details on the type of computer system required for use with the cradle. • Be sure to turn off the CASSIOPEIA and your computer before connecting the cradle. • The above illustration is one example of possible connec
