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E-200
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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To reset the Pocket PC If your Pocket PC responds slowly, stops responding as expected, or “freezes,” try resetting it. A reset causes the Pocket PC to restart and re-adjust memory allocation. Unsaved data in open windows may be lost. • Use the stylus to press and hold the Reset button for about two seconds. • Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, Windows, Windows NT and the Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
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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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Danger • 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. Warning • 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 ch
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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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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
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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 ........................................................................................... 29 Batteries ................................................................................................................ 29 Replacing the Main Battery............................................................................ 30 Replacing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 31 Charging the Battery Pack .........................
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Getting Ready Initial Setup • Before using the CASSIOPEIA for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to perform the set up procedure as described in the Quick Start Guide. 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 fe
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Operations General Guide Charge indicator (Amber/Green) CompactFlash Card slot Lights amber when the battery pack is Stereo headphone jack Contains a dummy card. charging and turns green when full For connection of the optional charge is achieved. remote control earhpone or Infrared port commercially available Indicator lamp (Red) earphone/headphone (ø3.5mm) Alerts you to alarms and warning. Microphone Stylus Power button Turns power on and off. Touch screen Holding down this Perform operations
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Backup battery cover Main battery cover Battery cover switch 32pin connector For connection of the cradle, the CASSIOPEIA USB cable, or the PC Card Unit 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 and down arrow keys computer keyboard. of a computer keyboard. See Pocket PC online help for in
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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 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 multiple i
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Adjusting Display Brightness Use the following operations to adjust display brightness to make it easier to read. • Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Brightness. On the dialog box that appears, tap the Brightness tab. • While holding down the [Action] button, press the right side of the cursor button to make the screen brighter, or the left side of the cursor button to make it dimmer. Adjusting Auto Dimming Settings 1. Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Brightness. 2. On
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Using the Cradle The cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and a computer. • Your CASSIOPEIA can be powered by AC power when it is placed on the cradle. • The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is on the cradle. See page 33 for more information. • The cradle is equipped with a USB-A connector that you can use to connect another USB device. Important Before connecting your CASSIOPEIA to a computer, make sure you first install the ActiveSync on your computer. Co
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To place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle 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 desk or other flat, level surface. 2. Turn off the CASSIOPEIA. 3. Orient the CASSIOPEIA in relation to the cradle as shown in the illustration below. Make sure the raised part of the cradle enters into the recess on the back of the CASSIOPEIA. 1 2 4. Taking ca
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To remove the CASSIOPEIA from the cradle Pull up on the CASSIOPEIA so the recess on its back disengages from the raised part of the cradle, and then lift the CASSIOPEIA straight up from the cradle. 2 1 To connect another USB device to the cradle The cradle is equipped with a USB-A connector that can be used to connect another USB device, as shown below. CASSIOPEIA Computer USB device Cradle USB-A connector • When using any USB device, make sure you install the applicable USB driver on your CASSI
