Casio ClassPad 330 PLUS Owner's Manual

ClassPad 330 PLUS

Hardware

User’s Guide

CASIO Education website URL

http://edu.casio.com

ClassPad website URL

http://edu.casio.com/products/classpad/

Access the URL below and register as a user.

http://edu.casio.com/dl/

GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas).

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Proper connectors must be used for connection to host computer and/or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits.

Connector SB-62 USB connector for the ClassPad

ClassPad to ClassPad ClassPad to Windows® compatible PC/Macintosh computer

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: ClassPad 330 PLUS Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Mac, Macintosh, and Mac OS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

trademarks of their respective owners. Note that trademark ™ and registered trademark ® are not used within the text of this user’s guide.

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Ready

1-1 Unpacking ............................................................................................. 1-1-1

1-2 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover ......................................... 1-2-1

1-3 Using the Stylus ................................................................................... 1-3-1

1-4 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad ............................ 1-4-1

1-5 Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 1-5-1

1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast ................................................................. 1-6-1

1-7 Configuring Power Properties ............................................................ 1-7-1

Auto Power Off ..................................................................................................1-7-1

Configuring Power Properties .............................................................................1-7-1

1-8 Optimizing “Flash ROM” ..................................................................... 1-8-1

1-9 Specifying the Ending Screen Image ................................................. 1-9-1

1-10 Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment ................................................... 1-10-1

1-11 Battery Settings ...................................................................................1-11-1

Chapter 2 Performing Data Communication

2-1 Data Communication Overview .......................................................... 2-1-1

Connectable Devices and Transferable Data .....................................................2-1-1

Select Connection Mode Dialog Box ..................................................................2-1-3

Using the ClassPad Communication Application ...............................................2-1-4

2-2 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device .................................... 2-2-1

Connecting to Another ClassPad Unit ................................................................2-2-1

Connecting to an EA-200 Data Analyzer ............................................................2-2-2

Connecting to a Computer (USB) .......................................................................2-2-3

Connecting to a Projector (USB) ........................................................................2-2-4

2-3 Configuring Communication Parameters ........................................... 2-3-1

Wakeup ..............................................................................................................2-3-2

2-4 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit ..................................... 2-4-1

Selecting Data for Transfer .................................................................................2-4-3

Sending a Screenshot of the Current Display Contents .....................................2-4-5

Communication Standby ....................................................................................2-4-6

Interrupting an Ongoing Data Communication Operation ..................................2-4-6

2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer .................... 2-5-1

2-6 VCP and XCP File Operations ............................................................. 2-6-1

2-7 Projecting ClassPad Screen Contents from a Projector .................. 2-7-1

Appendix

1 Resetting and Initializing the ClassPad ..............................................α-1-1

2 Deleting an Application ........................................................................α-2-1

3 Power Supply ........................................................................................α-3-1

4 Number of Digits and Precision ...........................................................α-4-1

5 Specifications ........................................................................................α-5-1

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Chapter

Getting Ready

This section contains important information you need to know before using the ClassPad for the first time.

1-1 Unpacking 1-2 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover 1-3 Using the Stylus 1-4 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad 1-5 Handling Precautions 1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast 1-7 Configuring Power Properties 1-8 Optimizing “Flash ROM” 1-9 Specifying the Ending Screen Image 1-10 Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment 1-11 Battery Settings

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Unpacking

1-1 Unpacking

When unpacking your ClassPad, check to make sure that all of the items shown here are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer immediately.

ClassPad

Keyboard

(–)

(

)

102

EXP

ON/O

Clear

쎹

−

EXE

Stylus (Inserted in ClassPad.)

CD-ROM

3-pin Cable (SB-62)

Front Cover (Attached to ClassPad.)

USB Cable

Touch Screen Protector Four AAA-size Batteries LR03

(AM4)

(The protector is already installed on the touch screen when you purchase the ClassPad.)

Quick Start Guide

ClassPad 330 PLUS

Quick Start Guide

CASIO Education website URL

http://edu.casio.com

ClassPad website URL

http://edu.casio.com/products/classpad/

Access the URL below and register as a user.

http://edu.casio.com/dl/

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Attaching and Removing the Front Cover

1-2

To remove the front cover

Before using the ClassPad, remove the front cover and attach it to the back.

To attach the front cover

When you are not using the ClassPad, attach the front cover to the front.

Attaching and Removing the Front Cover

Important!

• Always attach the front cover to the ClassPad whenever you are not using it. Otherwise,

accidental operation of the touch screen or the o key can cause the power to turn on and

run down the batteries.

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Using the Stylus

1-3 Using the Stylus

Slide the stylus from the slot provided for it on the ClassPad, and then use it to perform touch panel operations.

Important!

• Be careful so that you do not misplace or lose the stylus. When you are not using it, always keep the stylus in the slot provided for it on the ClassPad.

• Be careful so that you do not damage the tip of the stylus. A damaged tip can scratch or otherwise damage the ClassPad touch panel.

• Use only the supplied stylus or a similar instrument to perform touch panel operations. Never use a pen, pencil, or other writing instrument.

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Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad

1-4 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the

ClassPad

Precautions:

Incorrectly using batteries can cause them to burst or leak, possibly damaging the interior of the ClassPad. Note the following precautions:

• Use only the batteries that are specifically listed in “Recommended Batteries” (shown below). Never use any other type of batteries.

• Be sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) poles of each battery are facing in the proper directions.

• Never mix batteries of different brands or models.

• When using nickel-metal hydride batteries, make sure to fully charge the batteries before use.

• For details about how to charge nickel-metal hydride batteries, see the user documentation that comes with the batteries.

• Note that the amount of operation between charges provided by nickel-metal hydride batteries may be shorter than the life of alkaline batteries.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Never mix old batteries and new ones.

• Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment.

• Remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the ClassPad for long periods.

• Never try to recharge the batteries supplied with the ClassPad.

• Do not expose batteries to direct heat, let them become shorted, or try to take them apart.

• For details about how to use batteries, see the user documentation that comes with the batteries.

(Should a battery leak, clean out the battery compartment of the ClassPad immediately, taking care to avoid letting the battery fluid come into direct contact with your skin.)

Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If swallowed, consult with a physician immediately.

Recommended Batteries

AAA-size alkaline batteries:

LR03 (AM4)

AAA-size nickel-metal hydride batteries:

Duracell rechargeable

Energizer rechargeable

SANYO eneloop

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Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad

ClassPad Operation

(1) Making sure that you do not accidentally press the o key, attach the front cover to the

ClassPad and then turn the ClassPad over. Remove the battery cover from the ClassPad by pulling with your finger at the point marked 1.

(2) Load the four batteries that come with ClassPad.

• Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) ends of the batteries are facing correctly.

(3) Replace the battery cover, making sure that its tabs enter

the holes marked 2 and turn the ClassPad front side up.

(4) Remove the front cover from the ClassPad.

(5) Align the touch panel.

a. Your ClassPad should turn on automatically and display

the Touch Panel Alignment screen.

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Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad

b. Tap the center of each of the four cross marks as they appear on the display.

If the Touch Panel Alignment screen does not appear,

• use the stylus to press the RESTART button on the back of the ClassPad.

RESTART Button

Important!

• It may take a little time for your ClassPad to start up after you press the RESTART button.

(6) Adjust the display contrast.

a. Tap the

button to make contrast darker, or the

button to make it lighter.

b. After the contrast setting is the way you want, tap [Set].

Tapping [Initial] on the Contrast dialog box returns contrast to its initial factory default

• setting.

(7) Specify the display language.

a. On the list that appears, tap the language you want to

use.

You can select German, English, Spanish, French, or

• Portuguese.

b. When the language you want is selected, tap [Set].

Tapping [Cancel] selects English and advances to the next dialog box.•

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Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad

(8) Specify the soft keyboard key arrangement.

a. On the list that appears, tap the key arrangement you

want to use.

b. When the key arrangement you want is selected, tap [Set].

Tapping [Cancel] selects QWERTY arrangement and advances to the next dialog box.•

(9) Specify the battery type.

a. On the list that appears, tap the battery type that

matches the batteries loaded in the ClassPad.

If you are using the batteries that came with the

• ClassPad, select “Alkaline batteries”.

b. Tap [Set].

This displays the confirmation dialog box. •

c. Tap [OK].

Tapping [Cancel] returns to Battery Settings dialog box. •

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Handling Precautions

1-5 Handling Precautions

• Your ClassPad is made of precision components. Never try to take it apart.

• Avoid dropping your ClassPad and subjecting it to strong impact.

• Do not store the ClassPad or leave it in areas exposed to high temperatures or humidity, or large amounts of dust. When exposed to low temperatures, the ClassPad may require more time to display results and may even fail to operate. Correct operation will resume once the ClassPad is brought back to normal temperature.

• Your ClassPad supports use of both alkaline batteries and rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries. Note that the amount of operation between charges provided by nickel-metal hydride batteries is shorter than the life of alkaline batteries. Use only batteries that are specifically recommended for this ClassPad.

• Replace the batteries once every one year regardless of how much the ClassPad is used during that period. Never leave dead batteries in the battery compartment. They can leak and damage the ClassPad. Immediately remove nickel-metal hydride batteries from the ClassPad after their charge is used up. Leaving uncharged nickel-metal hydride batteries in the ClassPad can cause them to deteriorate.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of small children. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

• Avoid using volatile liquids such as thinners or benzine to clean the ClassPad. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, or with a cloth that has been moistened with a solution of water and a neutral detergent and wrung out.

• Always be gentle when wiping dust off the display to avoid scratching it.

• In no event will the manufacturer and its suppliers be liable to you or any other person for any damages, expenses, lost profits, lost savings or any other damages caused by loss of data and/or formulas arising out of malfunction, repairs, or battery replacement. It is up to you to prepare physical records of data to protect against such data loss.

• Never dispose of batteries, the liquid crystal panel, or other components by burning them.

• When the “Batteries are extremely low!” message appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

• Be sure to turn off the ClassPad before replacing the batteries.

• If the ClassPad is exposed to a strong electrostatic charge, its memory contents may be damaged or the keys may stop working. In such a case, perform the reset operation to clear the memory and restore normal key operation.

• If the ClassPad stops operating correctly for some reason, use the stylus to press the RESTART button on the back of the ClassPad. Note, however, that this clears all the data in ClassPad memory.

• Note that strong vibration or impact during program execution can cause execution to stop or can damage the ClassPad’s memory contents.

• Using the ClassPad near a television or radio can cause interference with TV or radio reception.

• Before assuming malfunction of the ClassPad, be sure to carefully reread this user’s guide to ensure that the problem is not due to insufficient battery power, programming, or operational errors.

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Handling Precautions

• Make sure nothing gets between the front cover and the touch screen. Besides creating the risk of scratching the touch screen, an object coming into contact with the screen can cause the power to turn on and run down the batteries.

• Always attach the front cover to the ClassPad whenever you are not using it. Otherwise,

accidental operation of the touch screen or the o key can cause the power to turn on and

run down the batteries.

Be sure to keep physical records of all important data!

Low battery power or incorrect replacement of the batteries that power the ClassPad can cause the data stored in memory to be corrupted or even lost entirely. Stored data can also be affected by strong electrostatic charge or strong impact. It is up to you to keep back up copies of data to protect against its loss.

Backing Up Data

ClassPad data can be converted to a VCP file or XCP file and transferred to a computer for storage. For details, see “2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer” and “2-6 VCP and XCP File Operations”.

In no event shall CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials. Moreover, CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. shall not be liable for any claim of any kind whatsoever against the use of these materials by any other party.

• Be sure to keep all user documentation handy for future reference.

• The contents of this user’s guide are subject to change without notice.

• No part of this user’s guide may be reproduced in any form without the express written

consent of the manufacturer.

• The options described in Chapter 2 of this user’s guide may not be available in certain

geographic areas. For full details on availability in your area, contact your nearest CASIO dealer or distributor.

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Adjusting Display Contrast

1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast

Use the following procedure to display the Contrast dialog box and adjust display contrast.

ClassPad Operation

(1) On the application menu, tap

• This starts up the System application.

(2) Tap Z to display the Contrast dialog box.

(3) Adjust display contrast.

To do this: Tap this button:

Make the display lighter

Make the display darker

Return contrast to its initial factory default setting Initial

• Tapping and holding release the button.

(4) To close the Contrast dialog box, tap [Set].

or continually performs the applicable operation until you

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Configuring Power Properties

1-7 Configuring Power Properties

Use the Power Properties dialog box to configure the auto power off (APO) setting.

Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off (APO) feature helps conserve battery power by turning off the ClassPad unit automatically whenever you do not perform any operation for specified amount of time. You can specify 10 or 60 minutes for the Auto Power Off trigger time. The initial default APO setting is 10 minutes.

Configuring Power Properties

ClassPad Operation

(1) On the application menu, tap Y.

• This starts up the System application.

(2) Tap X to display the Power Properties dialog box.

(3) Configure the Auto Power Off setting.

(4) After the Auto Power Off setting is the way you want, tap [Set] to apply it and close the

Power Properties dialog box, or tap [Cancel] to close without changing the setting.

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Optimizing “Flash ROM”

1-8 Optimizing “Flash ROM”

Use the following procedure to perform a “garbage collection” operation that optimizes eActivity area and mass storage area (USB Flash Drive). Optimizing Flash ROM increases the amount of memory available for storage.

ClassPad Operation

(1) On the application menu, tap

• This starts up the System application.

(2) Tap <.

• This displays a confirmation asking if you really want to optimize eActivity area and mass storage area.

(3) Tap [Yes] to optimize eActivity area and mass storage area, or [No] to cancel.

• After you tap [Yes], the message “Now Optimizing...” remains displayed while optimization is in progress. The message “Complete!” appears when optimization is complete.

(4) Tap [OK] to close the “Complete!” message dialog box.

Tip

• You can interrupt the “garbage collection” operation by tapping on the icon panel.

Important!

• Never press the RESTART button on the back of the ClassPad while a “garbage collection” operation is in progress. Doing so can damage memory, resulting in loss of all memory contents and malfunction of your ClassPad. If this happens, you will need to request repair from your CASIO Maintenance Service Provider. Note that repair of your ClassPad will not recover any lost memory contents.

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Specifying the Ending Screen Image

1-9 Specifying the Ending Screen Image

Whenever you press the in RAM to Flash ROM, and then turns off power. The ending screen is what appears on the display while the RAM data save operation is being performed, until power is actually turned off. You can specify the image data you want to appear as the ending screen.

ClassPad Operation

(1) On the application menu, tap

• This starts up the System application.

(2) Tap N to display the Ending Screen dialog box.

• To see this icon, you must first tap the right arrow button on the toolbar to scroll.

(3) Tap the down arrow button. On the list that appears, tap the ending screen image you

want to use.

• To see the list, open the drop down list near the top of the dialog box. The list shows the images in the file you created with the Presentation application.

key to turn off the ClassPad unit, it copies any data currently

• Tapping the [View] button displays a preview of the currently selected screen image. Tap [OK] to close the preview image and others (see Tip below).

(4) After the image you want is selected, tap [Set] to apply it and close the Ending Screen

dialog box, or tap [Cancel] to close the dialog box without changing the setting.

Tip

• A bitmap you create and save with the Picture application can be used as an ending screen image. The allowable bitmap size for an ending screen image is 160 × 240 pixels.

• A bitmap of a Graph window can also be created in the Graph & Table and 3D Graph applications. Draw a graph and then select

Store Picture] from the a menu.

[

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Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment

1-10 Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment

You should adjust touch panel alignment whenever you find that the wrong operation or no operation is performed when you tap the ClassPad screen.

ClassPad Operation

(1) On the application menu, tap

• This starts up the System application.

(2) Tap M to display the touch panel alignment screen.

• To see this icon, you must first tap the right arrow button on the toolbar to scroll.

(3) Use the stylus to tap the center of each of the four crosses as they appear on the

screen.

• When aligning your ClassPad try to tap the exact center of each cross.

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Battery Settings

1-11 Battery Settings

Use these settings to specify the battery type you will use.

ClassPad Operation

(1) On the application menu, tap Y.

• This starts up the System application.

(2) Tap

• To see this icon, you must first tap the right arrow

(3) Tap the type of battery you loaded and then tap [Set].

• This displays the confirmation dialog box.

to display the Battery Settings dialog box.

button on the toolbar to scroll.

(4) Tap [OK].

• This registers the selected battery type and closes the confirmation dialog box.

• If you tap [Cancel] instead of [OK], the confirmation dialog box will close without registering the selected battery type.

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Performing Data

Communication

You can use the SB-62 data communication cable to connect your ClassPad to another ClassPad unit or to a CASIO Data Analyzer, and transfer data between them. To transfer data between a ClassPad and a personal computer, you need to use the special USB cable that comes with ClassPad. You can also use the USB cable to connect a ClassPad to a CASIO projector and project its screen contents. This chapter explains how to perform data communication operations and exchange data.

2-1 Data Communication Overview 2-2 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device 2-3 Configuring Communication Parameters 2-4 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit 2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 2-6 VCP and XCP File Operations 2-7 Projecting ClassPad Screen Contents from a Projector

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Casio ClassPad 330 PLUS Owner's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

1-1 Unpacking

Attaching and Removing the Front Cover

1-3 Using the Stylus

Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad

1-5 Handling Precautions

1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast

1-7 Configuring Power Properties

1-8 Optimizing “Flash ROM”

1-9 Specifying the Ending Screen Image

1-10 Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment

1-11 Battery Settings