Casio CASSIOPEIA BE-300 Manual

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.

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•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 diskette, or other storage medium. Be sure to make multiple copies of all important data to protect against its accidental loss.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.

•CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. Be sure to back up all important data on other media to protect against its loss.

•The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

•No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form without the express written consent of the manufacturer.

•Specifications, peripherals, and other items can change suddenly to meet market needs. Such changes can cause the contents of this manual to become inaccurate.

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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.

	Danger	This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied
		incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied Warning incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal

injury.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied Caution incorrectly, creates the possibility of personal injury or property

damage.

• A diagonal line indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown here indicates you should not try to take the unit apart.

• A black circle indicates something you should do. The symbol shown here indicates you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet.

Health Precautions

Warning

•Long continuous use of the unit when you are tired is not good for your health, and should be avoided.

Caution

• Be sure to allow for adequate rest when using the unit for

long periods. As a general rule, you should allow for 10 to 15 minutes of rest per hour.

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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 the AC adapter from the wall outlet, remove batteries, and contact your original dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to request servicing.

Dropping and Damage

• Should the unit ever fall or otherwise become damaged, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet, remove batteries, and contact your original dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Disassembly

• Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

Handling the Stylus

•Take care when using the stylus to avoid accidentally injuring your eyes or the eyes of other. Careless use of the stylus creates the risk of loss of sight or eye damage.

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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 preparation area, stoves, and anywhere else it

might be exposed to oil smoke or steam. Such conditions can create the danger of fire and electrical shock.

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.

Built-in Battery Pack

Warning

• Always leave built-in battery pack replacement up to an authorized service technician. Attempting to replace the battery pack yourself creates the risk of fire, personal injury, and other problems.

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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 power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

• Never touch the AC adapter while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock.

• Should the power cord ever become seriously damaged (internal wiring exposed or shorted), contact your original dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider to request servicing. Continued use of a seriously damaged power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.

•Use only the AC adapter specified for this unit. Use of another type of AC adapter can damage the battery pack and create the danger of fire and personal injury.

Caution

• Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods.

•At least once a year, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire.

•Be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet before attempting to move the unit to another location.

•Be sure to grasp the AC adapter when unplugging it from a wall outlet.

Pulling on the power cord can damage it, and create the danger of fire and electrical shock.

•Keep the power cord away from stoves and other sources of heat. Heat can melt the insulation of the power cord and create the danger of fire and electrical shock.

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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 exposed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact your physician.

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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 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 or during automatic backup of data to flash memory.

•The built-in battery pack can lose its ability to recharge if you do not charge it for a long time (about one month). Be sure to charge the battery pack periodically.

•Use the CASSIOPEIA under the conditions listed below.

•Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

•No condensation

Conditions other than those above can cause malfunction.

•Avoid using the CASSIOPEIA in areas subjected to the following conditions.

•Static electricity

•Extreme heat or cold

•High humidity

•Sudden temperature changes

•Large amounts of dust

•If you drop the CASSIOPEIA and damage it, immediately turn off power and contact your original dealer or an authorized CASIO service provider. Never continue using a damaged unit.

•Never place heavy objects on top of the CASSIOPEIA.

•Never try to take the CASSIOPEIA apart. Doing so can cause malfunction.

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•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 moistened with a weak solution of water and mild neutral detergent.

•Be sure to close the cover to protect the display panel of your CASSIOPEIA while carrying it.

Important

•Playing back movies, digital camera images, and audio files consumes large amounts of power and may cause the CASSIOPEIA to become warm to the touch.

This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.

•To avoid certain system problems, the power button is disabled (you cannot use it to turn off power) for about three seconds after you turn on power.

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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 has reached the end of its normal service life.

Do not remove the built-in battery pack yourself. Take the unit to your original dealer or an Authorized CASIO Service Provider to have it replaced. Note that you will be charged for battery pack replacement.

•The normal rule of thumb for battery replacement is about once every two years (about 500 charges).

Important

•Never try to replace the battery yourself! Doing so creates the risk of fire, personal injury, or other serious problems.

Disposing of Your CASSIOPEIA

Be sure to remove the built-in battery pack from the CASSIOPEIA and dispose of it separately.

Important

•Perform the following steps to remove the built-in battery pack from your CASSIOPEIA only if you plan to dispose of your CASSIOPEIA and not use it any longer. Otherwise, you should never try to remove the built-in battery pack.

1.Remove the screws securing the battery pack compartment cover in place, and remove the cover.

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2. Disconnect the battery pack connector and remove the battery pack.

Connector

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Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................................................................	3
Health Precautions ..................................................................................................	3
Precautions During Use ..........................................................................................	4
Built-in Battery Pack ..............................................................................................	5
AC Adapter .............................................................................................................	6
Display Screen Precautions ....................................................................................	7
Operating Precautions ......................................................................................	8
Built-in Battery Pack Service Life ........................................................................	10
Disposing of Your CASSIOPEIA ...................................................................	10
Contents ...........................................................................................................	12
Terms and Symbols used in this manual ........................................................	13
Getting Ready ..................................................................................................	14
Initial Setup ..........................................................................................................	14
Where to go for information... ..............................................................................	15
Operations .......................................................................................................	16
General Guide .......................................................................................................	16
Using the Stylus ....................................................................................................	17
Removing the cover ..............................................................................................	18
Recalibrating the Touch Screen ............................................................................	18
Adjusting Display Contrast ..................................................................................	18
Adjusting Display Brightness ...............................................................................	19
Adjusting Auto Dimming Settings .......................................................................	19
Using the Cradle ...................................................................................................	19
Changing the Cradle Configuration ...............................................................	20
To remove the CASSIOPEIA from the cradle ...............................................	21
Connecting the Cradle to a Computer ............................................................	22
Using the CASSIOPEIA USB Cable ....................................................................	22
To connect to a computer using the CASSIOPEIA USB cable ......................	23
Using the CASSIOPEIA Serial Cable ..................................................................	23
To connect to a computer using the CASSIOPEIA serial cable .....................	24
Required System Configuration ...........................................................................	24
Using the AC Adapter ...........................................................................................	26

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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 ...................................	30
About Modem Adapter (U.S. and Canada Only) ..................................................	30
Software Applications ...........................................................................................	30
User Maintenance ...........................................................................................	31
About the CASSIOPEIA’s built-in rechargeable battery ......................................	31
Low Battery Warning and Data Storage .........................................................	31
Charging the Battery Pack ..............................................................................	32
Resetting the CASSIOPEIA and Restoring Data .................................................	34
To reset your CASSIOPEIA ...........................................................................	34
Restoring Data ......................................................................................................	35
To restore data backed up to a computer ........................................................	36
To restore data backed up to a storage card ...................................................	37
Restoring Factory Defaults ...................................................................................	39
To restore your CASSIOPEIA to its factory defaults .....................................	39
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................	41
Appendix ..........................................................................................................	43
Button Operations .................................................................................................	43
Specifications .......................................................................................................	44
Regulatory Information ........................................................................................	45

Terms and Symbols used in this manual

•The term “unit” in this manual refers to the CASSIOPEIA.

•The symbol “Important ” indicates important information about a procedure that can result in problems if not performed correctly. Be sure to read such information carefully.

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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. 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. After a short while, the touch screen calibration screen appears.

3.Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to set up your CASSIOPEIA.

4.The Top Menu appears on the screen after setup is complete.

•You can later change the settings you make with this procedure if you want. See the separate CASSIOPEIA User’s Guide for more information.

•See “Where to go for information...” on page 15 of this manual for information about where you should go to find out about the features and functions of your CASSIOPEIA.

•Be sure to press the [Power] button to turn off power after you are finished using your CASSIOPEIA.

Important

•If the touch panel does not respond when you tap it or if nothing appears on the display, try performing a reset (page 34).

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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

CASSIOPEIA User’s Guide.

How can I connect my CASSIOPEIA to a computer?

See page 22, 23, 24 of this Hardware Manual for details about how to connect and the type of computer you can connect to.

How can I install the software on the CASSIOPEIA Applications CD-ROM?

See the documentation contained on the CD-ROM.

Important

The optionally available modem adapter mentioned in this and the other manuals is intended for use in the U.S. and Canada only.

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