General Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------- 1
Electrical Specifications-----------------------------------------------------------------2
ACCESSORIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3
OPTIONS--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION-------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
GENERAL GUIDE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
ADJUSTING DISPLAY CONTRAST --------------------------------------------------------- 6
DESKTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ---------------------------------- 7
SETTING UP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7
REPLACING BATTERIES----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
To replace the main batteries----------------------------------------------------------9
To replace the backup battery------------------------------------------------------- 10
RESET ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
To reset the CASSIOPEIA------------------------------------------------------------- 11
FULL RESET-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
To perform a full reset ----------------------------------------------------------------- 12
CONNECTING TO A DESKTOP COMPUTER------------------------------------------- 13
To connect to a desktop computer ------------------------------------------------ 13
REPLACING THE PC CARD ----------------------------------------------------------------- 14
To replace the PC card----------------------------------------------------------------- 14
REPLACING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD -------------------------------------------- 15
To replace the CompactFlash card ------------------------------------------------ 15
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ------------------------------------------- 16
LCD power Circuit----------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Voltage Line ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
DETECTOR CIRCUIT--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM--------------------------------------------------------------------- 42
* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and other countries.
* i486DX and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Data communication jack
PC card slot
CompactFlash card slot
Infrared port (IrDA compatible protocol)
Communication distance: 10 to 70 cm
Maximum Speed: 115.2K BPS
Power Supply:Main
Two AA-size alkaline batteries LR6 (AM3);rechargeable battery pack(A-B10LT);
AC adaptor (AD-C50200)
Back-up
One CR2032 lithium battery
Power Consumption: 3.0 W
Battery Life:Main
Two AA-size alkaline batteries: 25 hours (in Word, continuous cycle of oneminute input and 10-minutes input standby), 10 hours (input of 90 characters
per minutes in Word)
Rechargeable battery pack: 15 hours (in Word, continuous cycle of one-minute
input and 10-minutes input standby), 10 hours (input of 90 characters per minutes in Word)
* Main Battery life is shortened considerably by use of a modem card or any
other high power consumption PC card.
Back-up
5 year (when main battery is replaced immediately after appearance of low
battery message)
1 month (when unit is left without a main battery)
Operating Temperature:0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Dimensions (excluding projections):
Folded:24.5H × 185W × 94D mm (1"H × 7-1/4"W × 3-11/16"D)
Weight:430 g (15.2 oz) including batteries
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Electrical Specifications
Current Consumption (V-in: 2.6 V ± 0.1 V, LCD Contrast VR: MID.):
Main Battery: Diagnostics Program with alkaline batteries
80 MHz:650 mA or under
Sleep:50 mA or under
Standby:1.4 mA or under
Back-up Battery:OFF:450 µA
Voltage Detectors:
VDET1:2.0 V ± 1% V or under (Low battery message detector for alkaline batteries)
VDET2:1.6 V ± 1% V or under (Foced power off detector for alkaline batteries)
VDET1R:3.3 V ± 2% V or under (Low battery message detector for rechargeable battery)
VDET2R:3.0 V ± 2% V or under (Foced power off detector for rechargeable battery)
VDETS:2.7 V ± 1% V or under (Low battery message detector for back-up battery)
IrDA:
No.Length (L)Angle (A)
1L = 80 cmA = ±15 degree
2L = 10 cmA = 0 degree
PA-2500U
A
PA-2500U
L
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ACCESSORIES
• Stylus• Dummy Card• RS-232C Cable
The stylus is inserted into the CASSIOPEIA.
• CD-ROM
• AC Adapter
*The actual configuration of the AC adapter may differ from that shown in the above illustration.
• Manuals (Hardware Manual, User’s Guide)
The dummy card is inserted in the CASSIOPEIA.
• Rechargeable Battery Pack
OPTIONS
• Cradle PA-2010 IFS
Data Communication Cable SB-62
This cable is used to connect a digital camera or other external
equipment to the PA-2500U.
Note: Optional materials are sold separately.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Note that CASSIOPEIA will not operate under AC adapter power alone if its main batteries are not loaded.
AC adapter
CASIO Digital Camera
Data communication
cable (SB-62)
Infrared port
CompactFlash Card
PC Card
CD-ROM
RS-232C Cable
Printer
Converter
Desktop Computer
Important
If you have a notebook PC with IrDA capabilities or a built-in modem, its COM port may not be set up for
use as a standard serial interface. In such a case, you must change the COM port settings so it can be
used as a standard serial interface. You should also check which COM ports are enabled on a desktop PC
before starting to install Windows CE Services.
See the documentation that comes with your PC for details.
CASSIOPEIA
Desktop Computer
Printer
Connection to a desktop computer is quick and easy using the optional cradle.
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GENERAL GUIDE
• Touch screen
Displays text data and operational indicators, as well as icons that can be operated
using the stylus.
• Speaker
Outputs alarm tones and
other sounds.
• Infrared port
For infrared communication
• Data communication jack
For connection of a digital camera or
other external equipment.
• Keyboard
• Card slot
(CompactFlash card)
• Fn (Function) key
Pressing this key and then a number key
launches Calendar, Contacts, Tasks,
Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Power
Point or Inbox.
• Microphone
For voice and other
sound recording.
• Card eject button
(PC card)
Press to eject the card
from the card slot.
• Card slot (PC card)
• Backlight button
Press to turn the backlight on and off.
The backlight also turns off automatically
if you do not perform any key or stylus
operation within a certain amount of
time.
Light
To remove: Pull on the part of the stylus
that protrudes from the unit.
To replace: Taking care to orient the stylus
correctly, press it until it clicks into
place.
• Stylus
For performing operations on the touch screen.
Important
Take care to avoid damaging or losing the stylus.
RESET
• Reset button
See page 11.
• Power button
Press to turn power on and off.
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• Battery holder
Holds main batteries
(AA-size alkaline).
• Indicator clear button
Clears a warning indicator
(red) and alarm operation.
Pressing this button also
turns on power. Power can
be turned off only by pressing the power button.
• Battery holder release
Slide to release the battery holder to remove
it, or to secure the battery holder in place.
• Backup battery compartment
Holds the backup battery (CR2032).
• Card cover (CompactFlash card)
• Indicator (red)
Flashes to indicate the preset
alarm time has been reached, or
to indicate an operational condition
of the application being used.
• Charge indicator (green)
Indicates that charging is in
progress.
• AC adapter jack
For connection of the
AC adapter.
• RS-232C/Cradle connector
For connection of an RS-232C
cable or cradle.
ADJUSTING DISPLAY CONTRAST
Adjust display contrast whenever the figures on the display become dim and difficult to see. To adjust
display contrast, hold down [Alt] and press [<] (to make the display lighter) or [>] (to make the display
darker).
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DESKTOP COMPUTER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The computer configuration described below is required to support the installer and the software applications contained on the Microsoft CD-ROM supplied with the CASSIOPEIA.
• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 95 (U.S. version)
• Desktop computer with a 486/33DX or higher processor (Pentium P90 recommended)
• 12 MB of memory for Windows NT Workstation 4.0
8 MB of memory (12 MB recommended) for Windows 95
• Hard disk drive with 10 to 50 MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements will vary based on
selection of features and user’s current system configuration)
• Available 9 or 25 pin communications port (adapter required for 25 pin communication port)
• One CD-ROM drive
• VGA or higher-resolution graphics card (Super VGA 256-color recommended)
• Keyboard
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Options for either Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 95:
• Audio card/speakers for sound
• Microsoft Office 97 or Microsoft Office 95
• Serial or built-in infrared adapter for synchronization
• Modem for remote synchronization
• Ethernet LAN connection for remote synchronization
Important
• If you have a notebook PC with IrDA capabilities or a built-in modem, its COM port may not be set up for
use as a standard serial interface. In such a case, you must change the COM port settings so it can be
used as a standard serial interface. You should also check which COM ports are enabled on a desktop
PC before starting to install Windows CE Services. See the documentation that comes with your PC for
details.
Note: Some of the applications contained on the CASSIOPEIA Bonus Software Applications
CD-ROM may require a system configuration different from that described above. See the
applicable files (ReadMe.txt and other files) that are also provided on the CD-ROM.
SETTING UP
Use the following procedure to set up the CASSIOPEIA before using it for the first time.
1. Load the main batteries.
• Load two AA-size alkaline batteries into the battery holder and then attach the holder to the CASSIOPEIA (page 9).
2. Load the backup battery (page 10)
3. Wait for about five seconds, and then press the power switch to turn on power.
• Turning on power causes the CASSIOPEIA display to change in the sequence shown below.
Start up
screen
4. Set up the CASSIOPEIA .
• Perform the procedures in accordance with the guidance messages that appear on the screen.
Set up
screens
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Important
• Should the display lock up or go blank at this time, first perform the full reset (page 12). If this does not
correct the problem, remove the main batteries from the CASSIOPEIA and then remove the back-up
battery. Wait for about five minutes, and then perform this procedure again, starting from step 1. Be
sure that the positive (+) and negative (–) poles of the batteries are facing correctly when you reload
them into the CASSIOPEIA.
• If the message “A problem with memory contents has been found, and memory must be initialized...”
appears, perform the full reset operation described on page 12.
• If the images on the display appear dim, use the procedure on page 6 to adjust the contrast.
• Further information on the above procedures can be found in the H/PC Companion manual in
the section describing system set up.
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REPLACING BATTERIES
The CASSIOPEIA has a dual power supply that consists of main batteries and a backup battery. Be sure to
load the main batteries and a back-up battery before using the CASSIOPEIA for the first time after purchasing it. Also, replace batteries as soon as possible after they start to get weak.
Important!
• Never remove both the main batteries and the backup battery from the CASSIOPEIA at the same time.
If you do, data stored in memory can be corrupted or lost entirely.
• Whenever the main batteries and the backup battery both require replacement, be sure to replace the
main batteries first, before replacing the backup battery.
• Use two AA-size alkaline batteries or the optional rechargeable battery pack for the main power supply,
and a CR2032 lithium battery for the back-up power supply. Never use any other types of battery with
the CASSIOPEIA.
• Be sure to watch out for signs of low battery power. Replace main batteries as soon as possible after the
message shown below appears on the display.
“Your main batteries are running very low on power. Please change the batteries at your next opportunity.”
Replace the backup battery as soon as possible after the message shown below appears.
“Your backup battery is very low or missing. Data loss may result from failure to replace the battery very
soon.”
Failure to replace batteries when they are low can result in corruption or loss of data stored in memory.
To replace the main batteries
1. Make sure the CASSIOPEIA is turned off.
• If the CASSIOPEIA is on, press the power switch to turn it off.
2. Close the CASSIOPEIA and turn it over.
3. While holding the battery holder release in the “FREE” position, slide the battery holder from the CASSIOPEIA.
• While holding the battery holder release in position, grasp the center of the battery holder and carefully
pull it from the CASSIOPEIA.
4. Remove the old batteries from the battery holder and load two new ones.
• When loading new batteries, make sure that their positive (+) and negative (–) ends are facing correctly.
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5. Reattach the battery holder to the CASSIOPEIA.
• The battery holder will emit a click and the battery holder release will automatically lock when the battery
holder is securely in place.
To replace the backup battery
1. Make sure the CASSIOPEIA is turned off.
• If the CASSIOPEIA is on, press the power switch to turn it off.
2. Close the CASSIOPEIA and turn it over.
3. While pressing the release A with the stylus, slide the backup battery cover from the CASSIOPEIA.
4. Remove the old battery.
5. After wiping the surface of a new battery with a soft, dry cloth, load it into the CASSIOPEIA with its
positive (+) side facing up (so you can see it).
6. Slide the backup battery cover back on to the CASSIOPEIA until it snaps securely into place.
Important!
Failure to observe any of the following battery precautions can cause batteries to leak, creating the danger
of property damage, iniury and fire due to explosion.
• When loading batteries,make sure their positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly.
• Never mix new batteries with old ones.
• Never mix batteries of different types.
• Use only the batteries that are specifically recommended for the CASSIOPEIA.
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RESET
You should reset the CASSIOPEIA whenever it stops working or whenever some other operational problem
has caused it to malfunction.
To reset the CASSIOPEIA
1. Press the RESET button with the stylus.
• This automatically turns off CASSIOPEIA power.
2. Press the power switch to turn on power and start the reset process.
• What happens next depends on memory status.
Case A: Memory Contents Not Corrupted
In this case, the display changes in the sequence shown below.
Start up
screen
Normal operation is restored after the desktop appears, with all memory contents and settings unchanged.
Nomal
Desktop
Case B: Memory Contents Corrupted
In this case, the message “A problem with memory contents has been found, and memory must be initialized...” appears on the screen. Use the stylus to touch the screen to change in the sequence shown below.
Start up
screen
Set up the CASSIOPEIA as described on page 7 of this manual. The desktop appears after set up is
complete.
When memory is seriously corrupted, the above procedure deletes all data stored in memory. When
memory contents are not deleted*, save any data you need onto a computer disk or other medium
and then perform the full reset procedure on page 12.
*Data may be corrupted, so edit data after checking it.
Set up
screens
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FULL RESET
Perform the full reset when you want to clear all memory contents and settings because memory contents
are corrupted, because you have forgotten the security code, or for any other reason.
Important
The following procedure deletes all data in memory. Be sure to save any important data contents you may
need later to a computer disk or other medium. Always keep separate back-up copies of important data.
To perform a full reset
1. While holding down the [Ctrl] key and the [Alt] key, press the RESET button.
RESET button
[Ctrl] key
[Alt] key
2. The message “All memory contents will be deleted! Touch the screen to continue...” appears on the
display.
• If you don’t want to perform a full reset, press the RESET button.
This performs the normal reset, which does not clear memory contents.
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3. To continue with the full reset procedure and clear all memory contents, touch the screen with the stylus.
• The display changes in the sequence shown below.
Start up
screen
Set up
screens
• Set up the CASSIOPEIA as described on page 7 of this manual.
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CONNECTING TO A DESKTOP COMPUTER
Use the following procedure to connect the CASSIOPEIA to a desktop computer.
Note that exchanging data with a desktop computer requires Microsoft Windows CE Services, which is on
the Microsoft CD-ROM that is included with the CASSIOPEIA.
Requirements
RS-232C cable (supplied with CASSIOPEIA)
To connect to a desktop computer
1. Open the RS-232C connector cover on the side of the CASSIOPEIA.
2. Slide the cover into the CASSIOPEIA case as shown below.
3. Use the RS-232C cable to connect the CASSIOPEIA to your desktop computer.
• You can also connect the CASSIOPEIA to your computer using the cradle. See the documentation that
comes with the cradle for details.
• If your desktop computer supports infrared communications, you can also use CASSIOPEIA’s infrared
port to exchange data.
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REPLACING THE PC CARD
The CASSIOPEIA comes equipped with a PC card slot that supports memory, modem and other PC cards*.
* Use only PC cards that are compatible with the CASSIOPEIA.
Important
• Be sure to keep the dummy card that comes with the CASSIOPEIA inserted in the card slot whenever
you are not using a PC card.
• Be sure to save any unsaved input or edited data before replacing the PC card.
• Never remove the PC card from the CASSIOPEIA while a PC card operation is in progress. Doing so
can corrupt CASSIOPEIA memory and PC card memory.
To replace the PC card
1. Extend the card eject button.
2. Press the card eject button to partially eject the card, and then pull the card out of the slot.
3. Insert a new PC card into the slot.
•Push the card into the slot as far as it will go.
Important
• Take care to orient the card correctly. The top of the card should be facing in the same direction as the
top of the CASSIOPEIA. The card will stop part way into the slot if it is not oriented correctly.
• If the card stops part way into the slot, do not try to force it. Doing so can damage the card or the
CASSIOPEIA. Remove the card, make sure it is oriented correctly, and then try inserting it again.
4. Return the card eject button back to its folded position.
Important
• See the documentation that comes with the PC card and the H/PC Companion manual for information
on PC card operations.
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REPLACING THE COMPACTFLASH CARD
The CASSIOPEIA comes equipped with a card slot that supports CompactFlash cards.
Important
• If the card stops part way into the slot, do not try to force it. Doing so can damage the card or the
CASSIOPEIA. Remove the card, make sure it is oriented correctly, and then try inserting it again.
• Be sure to save any unsaved input or edited data before replacing the CompactFlash card.
To replace the CompactFlash card
1. Make sure that CASSIOPEIA power is turned off.
2. While pressing down on the card cover 1, slide the cover from the CASSIOPEIA 2.
1
2
3. Press the card eject button to partially eject the card, and then pull the card out of the slot.
4. Insert a new CompactFlash card into the slot.
• Double-check to make sure that the card is oriented correctly before you insert it into the slot.
Back of card
• Push the card into the slot as far as it will go.
Important
• Take care to orient the card correctly. The top of the card should be facing in the same direction as the
top of the CASSIOPEIA. The card will stop part way into the slot if it is not oriented correctly.
5. Replace the card cover.
Important
• In order to protect data stored in memory, the CASSIOPEIA automatically turns off whenever you re-
move the card cover. Also, power will not turn on while the cover is removed.
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CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT
You can connect external equipment to the data communication connector. You can also use special software to set up the CASSIOPEIA to exchange image data with a CASIO digital camera.
See the documentation that comes with the software for details.
Requirements
Optional data communication cable (SB-62)
To connect external equipment
1. Make sure the external equipment and CASSIOPEIA are both turned off.
2. Use the SB-62 cable to connect the CASSIOPEIA to the external equipment.
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MEMORY BACKUP / RESTORE
Make the backup copy by Windows CE Services to your PC before repairing PA-2500U, and restore the
data from PC to user’s PA-2500U after repairing.
For the details of Backup/Restore, refer to the operation manual of Windows CE Services.
Notes: 1* Backup program of Windows CE Services back up only files and databases. Setup data
including Owner, World Clock and so on, can not be backed up to PC.
2* Use AC adaptor when making backup copy and restoring.
Backup
1. Connect user’s PA-2500U to your PC with RS-232C cable.
2. Start Windows CE Services on your PC.
3. Windows CE Services detects PA-2500U is connected automatically.
4. PC shows the following dialog and click “Guest”.
5. Select “Backup/Restore...” from “Tools” pop up menu.
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6. Click “Full: back up all data” and “Back Up Now”.
7. Confirm the file name of bakup copy and then click “OK”. Backup starts.
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Restore
Execute Restore after repairing.
1. Turn on the user’s PA-2500U and then Welcome wizard appears.
2. Execute touch panel calibration and then skip other setups after calibration.
3. Connect repaired PA-2500U to your PC with RS-232C cable.
4. Start Windows CE Services on your PC.
5. Click “Restore” and confirm the file name backed up. Then click “OK”.
6. Click “Restore”.
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7. Restoring starts.
8. Click “OK”.
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
CompactFlash
Card
PCMCIA
Card
10 M 32.768 K
PLL X4
80 MHz
CPU
SH-7093 (IC1)
RAM 8 Mbyte
HM51W16165
(RAM5~RAM8)
ROM 8Mbyte
Memory Slot
(U301~U305)
Audio Amp.
MC34119
(IC9)
SP
Mini Jack
IrDA
RS232C
Connector
+3.3 V +5 V LCD Power
IrDA Transceiver
CIM-10S
(IC4)
RS232C Transceiver
MAX3241
(IC5)
Power Supply
Circuit
Gate Array
MB87A915 (IC3)
Keyboard
ACL
Voltage Detector
3.68M
LCD unit
LCD
EL
Indicator (Red) LED
Charge Indicator (Green) LED
EL Driver
Touch Panel
HV803
(IC801)
MIC
AAX2
Alkaline
or
Li-ion
Recharger
CR2032
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DEVICE FEATURES
DeviceFeatures
CPUSH-7093 (IC1)
Hitachi 32 bit RISC CPU.
Sleep/Standby Power Mode.
TLB supports 1K/4K bytes page,128 entries.
8K bytes Cash.
Interrupt Controller.
User Break Controller.
Bus State Controller.
Watch Dog Timer.
CASIO proprietary RTC.
2K bytes Mask ROM.
ON Controller.
1 ch Serial I/F.
1 ch Serial I/F with 16 bytes FIFO.
1 channel Reload Timer.
2 channel Free Run Timer.
System RAMHM51W16165 (RAM5~RAM8)
8M bytes DRAM (16M bit DRAM 4K refresh)
ROM8M bytes Mask ROM (32 bit Mask ROM)
Memory SlotZ370-ROM PCB
Connects to memory board with ROM.
This connects a development board as well.
System LSIMB87A915 (IC3)
LCD Controller.
System Controller.
DRAM Access Controller.
Interrupt Controller.
Key Controller.
Audio Controller.
DMA Controller.
Dead Man’s Switch.
Touch Panel Controller.
Infra Red Controller.
RS232C I/F Controller.
IrDA I/F Controller.
3-pin I/F Controller.
LED Controller.
PCMCIA Controller.
CompactFlash Controller.
LCD4 gray levels
480 × 240, landscape
0.24 mm/pitch
LCD Driver2 × 120 ch common driver.
3 × 160 ch segment driver with SRAM and disply control logic.
Touch PanelResistive input device at the screen pixel resolution.
Just fitting to LCD panel.
Controller in System LSI.
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DeviceFeatures
Touch Panel A/D10 bit analog to digital converter in System LSI.
Audio D/A10 bit digital to analog converter in System LSI.
8/11.025/22.05 kHz sampling.
Audio A/D10 bit analog to digital converter in System LSI.
8/11.025/22.05 kHz sampling.
Speaker20 mm dynamic type.
PCMCIAOne slot for PCMCIA Type I/II card.
Compliance with PCMCIA ver.2.1.
IrDA / RS232CSerial I/F with 16 byte FIFO in CPU.
(alternative)115.2 kbaud.
IrDA 0 - 1 m.
9-pin RS232C ±12 V I/F.
3-pin Serial PortCASIO proprietary serial interface to Casio’s digital cameras and electric orga-
nizerand so on.
Up to 38.4 kbaud.
0 to +5 V I/F.
Dead Man’s Switch‘Manual Reset’ occurs each 15 seconds when the CPU does’t reset the counter.
Notification LEDLED Controller in System LSI.
Notification ButtonIndependent switch.
LCD ContrastLCD Contrast is able to be handled by the software using electric volume and
LCD panel driver function.
Keyboard56 keys and independent ‘Ctrl’,‘Alt’,‘Right Shift’,‘Caps Shift’,‘Alt-Graph’,‘Fn
(means Function: CASIO original)’and “Windows”.
‘ON’ key is an independent key.
ACLAutomatic hard reset for first time. “Power ON Reset” occurs in case of ACL.
Reset Mechanism‘Manual Reset’ occurs when user pushes ‘Reset Switch’.
‘Power ON Reset’ occurs when user push ‘Reset Switch’ with pressing ‘Notification Switch’.
Battery Cover Detector Detects both open and closed.
Battery DetectorDetects Alkaline or NiMH.
Voltage Detector5 levels with Alkaline / NiMH and 1 level with backup battery.
BatteryAlkaline AA × 2.
NiMH.
AC adapter.
Power Supply3.3 V for most hardware logic.
5 V for PCMCIA and 3-pin serial interface.
24 V for LCD panel driver.
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LSI/IC DATA
SH-7093 (CPU / IC1)
No.Pin NameIo/OutFunctionTo/From
1D27I/OData bus
2D26I/OData bus
3D25I/OData bus
4D24I/OData bus
5D23/Port 7I/OData bus
6VssGND
7V c c+3.3V source
8D22/Port 6I/OData bus
9D21/Port 5I/OData bus
10D20/Port 4I/OData bus
11D19/Port 3I/OData bus
12D18/Port 2I/OData bus
13D17/Port 1I/OData bus
14D16/Port 0I/OData bus
15D15I/OData bus
16D14I/OData bus
17VssGND
18V c c+3.3V source
19VssGND
20V c c+3.3V source
21D13I/OData bus
22D12I/OData bus
23D11I/OData bus
24D10I/OData bus
25D9I/OData bus
26D8I/OData bus
27D7I/OData bus
28D6I/OData bus
29D5I/OData bus
30VssGND
31V c c+3.3V source
32D4I/OData bus
33D3I/OData bus
34D2I/OData bus
35D1I/OData bus
36D0I/OData bus
37A0OAddress bus
38A1OAddress bus
39A2OAddress bus
40A3OAddress bus
41VssGND
42V c c+3.3V source
43A4OAddress bus
44A5OAddress bus
45A6OAddress bus
46A7OAddress bus
47A8OAddress bus
48A9OAddress bus
49VssGND
50V c c+3.3V source
51A10OAddress bus
52A11OAddress bus
53A12OAddress bus
54VssGND
55V c c+3.3V source
56A13OAddress bus
57A14OAddress bus
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No.Pin NameIo/OutFunctionTo/From
g
58A15OAddress bus
59VssGND
60V c c+3.3V source
61A16OAddress bus
62A17OAddress bus
63A18OAddress bus
64A19OAddress bus
65A20OAddress bus
66A21OAddress bus
67A22OAddress bus
68VssGND
69V c c+3.3V source
70A23OAddress bus
71A24OAddress bus
72A25OAddress bus
73Vss (PLL)GND for PLL
74CAP1OCapacitor connecting terminal for PLL
75Vcc (PLL)
76VssGND
77ONENBION Circuit enable signalBGA288
78V c c+3.3V source
79EXTALIOscillator in (10MHz)X2
80XTALOOscillator out (10MHz)X2
81TESTMDBITest mode controlGND
82VssGND
83V c c+3.3V source
84MD2 / RXD0IData input of serial port 0BGA288
85MD1 / TXD0I/OData output of serial port 0BGA288
86MD0 / SCK0I/ONot used
87BREQBIBus requestBGA288
88RESETBIReset signal from BGA288BGA288
89NMIINon-maskable Interrupt requestBGA288
90IRL3BIInterrupt requestBGA288
91RXD1IData input of serial port 1IC5(RS232C),BGA288
92TXD1OData output of serial port 1IC5(RS232C),BGA288
93SCK1I/OClock of serial port 1BGA288
94CTS1ISerial port 1 transmission permissionIC5(RS232C)
95RTS1OSerial port 1 transmission requestIC5(RS232C)
96BACKBOBus access permissionBGA288
97IOIS16BIWrite protect inputBGA288
98STATUS0O
99ONSTATUSBOV3ROM (+3.3V) ON/OFF control. H=ONBGA288,Power supply unit
60V5D05VI/OData busPCMCIA CARD
61V5A05VOAddress busPCMCIA CARD
62VDD15V+5V source
63V5D85VI/OData busPCMCIA CARD
64V5D15VI/OData busPCMCIA CARD
65V5D95VI/OData busPCMCIA CARD
66V5BSYB5VIBusy/Ready signal for PCMCIA CARDPCMCIA CARD
67VSSGND
68VSSGND
69V5WAITB5VIWait signal for PCMCIA CARDPCMCIA CARD
70V5D25VI/OData busPCMCIA CARD
71V5INPACKB5VIInput responsePCMCIA CARD
72V5D105VI/OData busPCMCIA CARD
73V5BVD25VIVoltage detect for PCMCIAPCMCIA CARD,SP
74LEDONB3VOLED signalLCD unit
75PIRB3VOVoltage V5IRDA(3V) controlQ123(Power)
76V5BVD15VIBattery DetectorPCMCIA CARD
77V5IOIS16B5VIWrite protectPCMCIA CARD
78IRTXD3VOInfrared outputIrDA
79CD2B3VICard detectPCMCIA CARD
80IRRXD3VIInfrared inputIrDA
81VDD23V+3V source
82VSSGND
83DISPOFFB3VOLCD off signalLCD unit
84DISPCSB3VOCE signal for LCD driverLCD unit
85DISPRSTB3VOReset signal for LCD drinerLCD unit
86DISPWTB3VIWait signal from LCD driverLCD unit
87IOPORT23VI/ONot used
88PSW03VOTouch panel controlTouch panel
89PSW13VOTouch panel controlTouch panel
90PSW23VOTouch panel controlTouch panel
91PSW33VOTouch panel controlTouch panel
92PSW43VOTouch panel controlTouch panel
93FLSHRSTB3VOReset signal for FlashROM board
94PMUTE3VOAudio mute signalAudio amp
95PRECB3VOPower supply control for recording circuitLCD unit
96FUNKEYIN73VIFunction inputKeyboard
97FUNKEYIN63VIFunction inputKeyboard
98FUNKEYIN53VIFunction inputKeyboard
99FUNKEYIN43VIFunction inputKeyboard
100FUNKEYIN33VIFunction inputKeyboard
101FUNKEYIN23VIFunction inputKeyboard
102FUNKEYIN13VIFunction inputKeyboard
103NCNot used
104AVCC3AnalogI+3V source for D/A converter of audio+3V source
105AUDINAnalogIAudio signal input for recordLCD unit
106AUDVRLAnalogIReference voltage for A/D,D/A converters
107AUDOUTAnalogOAudio signal output for playAudio amp
108AUDVRHAnalogIReference voltage for A/D,D/A converters
109AVCC2AnalogI+3V source for Touch panel+3V source
110AGND2AnalogIGround for Touch panelGND
111AGND1AnalogIAnalog groundGND
112AVCC1AnalogI+3V source for D/A converter of audio+3V source
113TCPIN2AnalogIAnalog signal input from Touch panelTouch panel
114VDETADINAnalogIPower detecting signalPower supply
115TCPVRLAnalogIReference voltage for A/D converter of TP
116TCPVRHAnalogIReference voltage for A/D converter of TP
117TCPIN1AnalogIAnalog signal input from Touch panelTouch panel
118NCNot used
119FUNKEYIN03VIFunction inputKeyboard
120KBOUT83VOKey common signalKeyboard
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No.Pin NameVoltIo/OutFunctionTo/From
121KBOUT73VOKey common signalKeyboard
122KBOUT63VOKey common signalKeyboard
123KBOUT53VOKey common signalKeyboard
124KBOUT43VOKey common signalKeyboard
125KBOUT33VOKey common signalKeyboard
126KBOUT23VOKey common signalKeyboard
127KBOUT13VOKey common signalKeyboard
128KBOUT03VOKey common signalKeyboard
129KBDIN03VIKey input signalKeyboard
130KBDIN13VIKey input signalKeyboard
131KBDIN23VIKey input signalKeyboard
132KBDIN33VIKey input signalKeyboard
133KBDIN43VIKey input signalKeyboard
134KBDIN53VIKey input signalKeyboard
135KBDIN63VIKey input signalKeyboard
136VSSGND
137KBDIN73VIKey input signalKeyboard
138XCKINAnalogIOscillator input(3.68MHz)X1
139XCKOUTAnalogI/ OOscillator output(3.68MHz)X1
140VDD23V+3V source
141ONSWB3VION switch signalKeyboard
142PENPUTB3VIPen down status signalTouch panel
143LEDOFFB3VILED cancel signalLCD unit (SW)
144DOCKB3VICradle detectorRS232C
145CHGDTCT3VIPower supply
146ACLB3VIACL signal at battery loaded.IC113(Power supply)
147BCVRB3VIBattery cover detecting portSW100
148BATDTCT3VIAlkaline/NiMH detecting portSW101
149ACDTCTB3VIAC adaptor detect portQ105 (Power supply)
150VDETS3VIBackup battery detecting signalQ119 (Power supply)
151VDTC5B3VIAlkaline battery detecting signalIC109 (Power supply)
152VDTC3B3VIAlkaline battery detecting signalIC110 (Power supply)
153VDET3B3VIAlkaline battery detecting signalIC107 (Power supply)
154VDET2R3VINiMH detecting signal(Off)Q100 (Power supply)
155VDET23VIAlkaline battery detecting signal(Off)Q103 (Power supply)
156VDET1RB3 VINiMH detecting signal(Low Battery)IC101 (Power supply)
157VDET1B3VIAlkaline battery detecting signal(Low Battery)IC100 (Power supply)
158PSEL53VOPower supply select signal for PCMCIA (3/5V)Q113 (Power supply)
159PLCD3VOLCD Voltage control signalQ201 (I/F Block)
160PEL3VOEL Voltage control signalQ116 (Power supply)
161PDMMYS3VOFor backup battery detectorIC115 (Power supply)
162PDMMYM3VOV3 system control signalQ112 (Power supply)
163PCRD23VOVGA288 Voltage control signalQ118 (Power supply)
164PCRD3VOPCMCIA Voltage control signalQ117 (Power supply)
165P5DCHG3VOV5 Voltage control signalQ115 (Power supply)
166P5V3VOV5 Voltage control signalQ107,Q111 (Power supply)
167P25ON3VOLCD(+25V) Voltage control signalIC201
168EVOLDAT3VOElectronic volume (DAT)IC202 (EVOL)
169EVOLDIR3VOElectronic volume (DIR)IC202 (EVOL)
170EVOLCS3VOElectronic volume (CS)IC202 (EVOL)
171EVOLCLK3VOElectronic volume (CLK)IC202 (EVOL)
172CAS1HUB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
173CAS1HLB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
174CAS1LUB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
175CAS1LLB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
176CAS0HUB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
177CAS0HLB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
178CAS0LUB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
179VSSGND
180VDD23V+3V source
181CAS0LLB3VOCAS signal for DRAMDRAM
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No.Pin NameVoltIo/OutFunctionTo/From
182LOCK3VINot used
183MEMCLB3VINot used
184A253VIAddress bus
185A243VIAddress bus
186A233VI / OAddress bus
187A223VI / OAddress bus
188A213VI / OAddress bus
189A203VI / OAddress bus
190A193VIAddress bus
191A183VIAddress bus
192A173VIAddress bus
193A163VIAddress bus
194A153VIAddress bus
195A143VIAddress bus
196A133VIAddress bus
197A123VIAddress bus
198A113VI / OAddress bus
199A103VI / OAddress bus
200A93VI/ OAddress bus
201A83VI/ OAddress bus
202A73VI/ OAddress bus
203VSSGND
204A63VI/ OAddress bus
205A53VI/ OAddress bus
206A43VI/ OAddress bus
207VDD23V+3V source
208A33VI/ OAddress bus
209A23VI/ OAddress bus
210A13VIAddress bus
211A03VIAddress bus
212D03VI/OData bus
213D13VI/OData bus
214D23VI/OData bus
215D33VI/OData bus
216D43VI/OData bus
217D53VI/OData bus
218VDD23V+3V source
219VSSGND
220D63VI/OData bus
221D73VI/OData bus
222D83VI/OData bus
223D93VI/OData bus
224D103VI/OData bus
225D113VI/OData bus
226D123VI/OData bus
227D133VI/OData bus
228D143VI/OData bus
229D153VI/OData bus
230MCLOCK3VICKIO signal from CPUIC1
231ONENB3VOON Circuit enable signalIC1
232RXD03VOData output of serial port 0IC1
233TXD03VIData input of serial port 0IC1
234BREQB3VOREQ signal to CPUIC1
235RESETB3VORESET signal to CPUIC1
236VSSGND
237IRQB3VOIRQ signal to CPUIC1
238RXDSH3VI/OData output of signal port 1IC5(RS232C),BGA288
239TXDSH3VIData input of serial port 1BGA288
240SCK3VOClock of serial port 1IC1
241BACKB3VIBus access permission from CPUIC1
242IOIS16B3VOWrite protect signal to CPUIC1
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No.Pin NameVoltIo/OutFunctionTo/From
g
243STATUS03VI
244 ONSTATUSB3VIONSTATUS signal from CPUIC1
245CE2B3VICE2B signal from CPUIC1
246CE2A3VICE2A signal from CPUIC1
247VDD23V+3V source
248ONB3VOON circuit start signal to CPUIC1
249RDWRB3VI/ORead/Write signal from CPUIC1
250RDB3VIRead pulse signal from CPUIC1
251CS6B3VIChip select-6 signal from CPU (PCMCIA)IC1
252CS4B3VIChip select-4 signal from CPU (HOTARU)IC1
253CS2B3VIChip select-2 signal from CPU (LCD Driver)IC1
254CS5B3VIChip select-5 signal from CPU IC1
255ICIOWRB3VIIOWR signal from CPUIC1
256ICIORDB3VIIORD signal from CPUIC1
257CASHHB3VICASHH signal from CPUIC1
258CASHLB3VICASHL signal from CPUIC1
259WRHB3VIWE1 signal from CPUIC1
260WRLB3VIWE0 signal from CPUIC1
261CASLHB3VICASLH signal from CPUIC1
262CASLLB3VICASLL signal from CPUIC1
263RASB3VI/ORAS/CE signal from CPUIC1
264HSTBY3VOHSTBY signal to CPUIC1
265WAITB3VOWAIT signal to CPUIC1
266CKRTC2563VIRTC clock signal from CPUIC1
267CFCVRB3VICompact Flash lock switchSW1
268CFWEB3VOWE signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
269CFWAITB3VIWait signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
270CFVS13VIVoltage detect for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
271CFRESET3VOReset signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
272CFREGB3VOREG signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
273CFRDY3VIRDY/BSY signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
274CFOEB3VOOE signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
275CFCD23VICompactFlash card detectorCompactFlash card
276CFCD13VICompactFlash card detectorCompactFlash card
277VSSGND
278CFCE2B3VOCE2 signal for CompactFlash cardCompactFlash card
279TEST33VINot usedGND
280TEST23VINot usedGND
281TEST13VINot usedGND
282DTYPE643VINot used
283SIFSHUTB3VORXD1 signal for CPUIC5 (RS232C)
284SIFENB3VO9-pin RXD1 controlIC5 (RS232C)
285MDTR3VORS232C control signalIC5 (RS232C)
286MDCD3VIRS232C control signalIC5 (RS232C)
287TXDB3VO3-pin TXD signal3pin JACK
288RXDB3VI3-pin RXD signal3pin JACK
A0 to A11 : Address Inputs
I/O 1 to I/O 16: Data Inputs/Outputs
RAS : Row Address Strobe
UCAS : Column Address Strobe (upper)
LCAS : Column Address Strobe (lower)
WE : Write enable
OE : Output enable
VCC : Power Supply
GND : Ground
NC : No Connection
54
123
OUT: Output (H=Detected)
VDD: Voltage source
GND: Ground
NC : No connection
CD : Connect to capacitor for delay
XC61A Series (IC100 ~ IC103,IC107,IC109,IC110,IC112)
VIN
123
VOUT VIN VSS
VOUT
Vref
VSS
— 33 —
MAX608 (IC105,IC106)
DIP/SO
EMI FILTER ARRAY
EXT
OUT
FB
SHDN
1
2
3
4
(Top View)
8
7
6
5
CS
GND
AGND
REF
UPD23C32000LGY
— 34 —
POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
The power supply circuit consists of 5 blocks which are Primary circuit, 5 V circuit, 3 V circuit , PCMCIA
power circuit and LCD power circuit as follows;
PCMCIA
power circuit
5V circuit
PCMCIA
5 V system
Fuse
Alkaline
Primary
circuit
3V circuit
LCD
power circuit
LCD
3 V system
Li-ion
AC Adapter
To Detector (VSUB)
Lithium
Primary Circuit
The voltages from both batteries, alkaline and Li-ion, apply to V5 and V3 circuits through the fuse when the
batteries is loaded.
CHGDTCTB is for Li-ion detect. When Li-ion is full charged CHGDTCTB becomes L.
ACDTCTB is for AC adapter detector. It detects whether AC adapter is used or not. When AC adapter is
used ACDTCTB becomes L.
Alkaline
(1.6 ~ 3.4 V)
Li-ion
(3.0 ~ 3.6 V)
AC AdapterL100
F100
CHGDTCTB (to MB87A915)
D101F101
To 3V and V5 circuits.
Q127
D100
D102
ACDTCTB (to MB87A915)
C105
— 35 —
5 V Circuit
DC/DC converter MAX608ESA (IC105) generates +5.11 V and it makes up 5 V system.
VIO :+5 V source for 3-pin jack and LCD power block.
BATDTCT:It distinguishes alkaline and Li-ion to change the load according to the battery. When
alkaline is used, it is H. When Li-ion, it is L.
P5V :Controls ON/OFF of DC-DC converter (IC105). From pin 166 of MB87A915.
V3SYS
SW3
BATDTCT
Alkaline = OPEN
Li-ion = CLOSE
Primary Circuit
Changeover circuit for loading
Q104
L101
SHDN
EXT
MAX608 (IC105)
CS
IC104
D105F101L102
Q109
D104
Q106
BATDTCT = OPEN
✽
Q104 ON
IC104 OFF
BATDTCT = CLOSE
✽
Q104 OFF
IC104 ON
VI0
Load: Min.
Load: Max.
Q107
P5V
— 36 —
3 V Circuit
DC/DC converter MAX608ESA (IC106) generates +3.77 V and it makes up 3 V system.
V3MAIN :The reference voltage for the detector.
V3SYS :+3.4 V source for IC1,IC3,IC5.
V3RAM :+3.4 V source for DRAM (RAM5 ~ RAM8).
V3ROM :+3.4 V source for ROM (U301,U302).
ONSTATUSB :Controls ON/OFF of V3ROM. From pin 99 of CPU.
V3IRDA :+3.4 V source for IrDA Transceiver CIM-10S (IC4).
PIRB :Controls ON/OFF of V3IRDA. From pin 75 of MB87A915 (IC3).
VSUB :+2.7 V source for detecting memory backup battery.
V3AUD :+3.4 V source for MB87A195 (IC3).
PDMMYM :Controls ON/OFF of the load at detecting voltage.
Primary Circuit
SHDNEXT
MAX608 (IC106)
DC-DC converter
L103
CS
D103
Q108
V+
Q110
Q122
VINEXT
VOUT
IC108
3.4 V Regulator
Q123
Q112
V3MAIN
V3SYS
V3AUD
V3RAM
V3ROM (To ROM)
ONSTATUSB
OFF: H
ON: L
V3IRDA
(To IrDA)
PIRB
(Normally H)
VSUB
PDMMYM
(Normally L)
CR2032
— 37 —
PCMCIA Circuit
DC/DC converter MAX1651 (IC111) generates 3.4 V
VEL :5.11 V source for LCD unit.
PEL :Controls ON/OFF of VEL. From pin 160 of MB87A915 (IC3).
VPC :3.4 V or 5.11 V source for detecting PCMCIA power.
PSEL5 :Power supply select signal for PCMCIA (H=5 V, L=3 V).
VCRDIF :3.4 V or 5.11 V source for MB87A915 (IC3).
PCRD :Controls ON/OFF of VCRDIF, From pin 164 of MB87A915 (IC3).
VCARD :3.4 V or 5.11 V source for PCMCIA connector.
PCRD2 :Controls ON/OFF of VCARD. From pin 163 of MB87A915 (IC3).
P5DCHG :VCRDIF control signal.
ONSTATUSB :VCRDIF control signal.
P5V :Controls ON/OFF of VPC. From pin 166 of MB87A915 (IC3).
5V Circuit (VIO)
Q114
Q113
V+
CS
MAX1651(IC111)
EXT
Q125
Q116
VEL
PEL
VPC
PSEL5
Q117
Q126
Q120
VCRDIF
PCRD
Q124R140
L104
VCARD
Q115Q128
D109
Q118
PCRD2
Q111
P5DCHG
ONSTATUSB
P5V
— 38 —
LCD power Circuit
DC/DC converter RN5VH3 (IC201) generates LCD power and it makes up LCD power system for LCD.
VDD :+3.7 V source for LCD unit.
VAMP :+7.0 V source for LCD unit.
PLCD :Controls ON/OFF of VAMP. From pin 159 of MB87A915 (IC3).
VLCD+:+15.5 V source for LCD unit.
VTH :LCD power source for LCD unit.
EVOL 0-3 :LCD status.
P25ON :Controls ON/OFF of LCD power. From pin 167 of MB87A915 (IC3).
VLCD- :-10.0 V source for LCD unit.
ONSTATUSB :Controls ON/OFF of LCD power. From pin 99 of CPU (IC1).
VDD
V3MAIN
Q200
+
+
VDD
SCI7660
(IC200)
CAP+
V0
Q201
L219
VDD
Q202
Q203D203
EXT1
EXT2
D200
RV5 VH3
(IC201)
FB1
CSW
Q204
TC74HC4066 (IC202)
1IO1C
1OI
2IO
2OI
3IO
3OI
4IO
4OI
2C
3C
4C
Q205
VAMP
PLCD
VLCD+
VTH
EVOL 0
EVOL 1
EVOL 2
EVOL 3
P25ON
VLCD-
ONSTATUSB
— 39 —
Voltage Line
V3AUD
V3RAM
V3SYS
V3ROM
V3IRDA
VCRDIF
VIO
VCARD
VLCD+
VLCD–
VDD
VEL
VTH
IC1
SH-7093
CPU
CN5
3P Jack
IC3
BGA288
GATE ARRAY
Connector
PCMCIA
U301/U302
32M-MASK
ROM
Connector
RS-232C
Connector
CF
RAM5~8
ECSTOJY106R
D-RAM
Connector
LCD unit
IC5
MAX3241
RS232C
IC9
MC34119
AudioIC
IC4
CIM-10S
IRIC
— 40 —
DETECTOR CIRCUIT
The detector circuit consistes of 7 blocks as follows;
1 : VDETECTOR1 (Alkaline and Li-ion)5 : Full charge detector
2 : VDETECTOR2 (Alkaline and Li-ion)6 : 3V detector (AC adaptor is not used)
3 : Backup battery detector7 : PCMCIA voltage detector
4 : AC Adaptor detector
VDETECTOR 1
VBAT
VSUB
CN101
Li-ion(CN105)
Alkaline Detector
IC100(2.0V±5%)
Li-ion Detector
IC101(3.3V±2%)VDET1RB
VDETECTOR 2
Alkaline Detector
IC102(1.6V±1%)
Li-ion Detector
IC103(3.0V±2%)
BACKUP BATTERY DETECTOR
IC112(2.7V±1%)
AC ADAPTER DETECTOR
Q105
FULL CHARGE DETECTOR
Q101
VDET1B
(L=Low battery message)
(L=Low battery message)
VDET2
(H=Forced power off)
VDET2R
(H=Forced power off)
VDETS
(H=Low battery message)
ACDTCB
(L=Adapter used)
CHGDTCTB
(L=Full charge)
V3MAIN
VPC
3V DETECTOR (AC ADAPTOR NO USED)
IC107(3.4V±1%)
VDET3B
(L=Low 3V voltage message)
PCMCIA VOLTAGE DETECTOR
5 Voltage
IC109(4.5V±2%)
3 Voltage
IC110(2.1V±2%)
— 41 —
VDTC5B
(L=Low PCMCIA voltage message)
VDTC3B
(L=Low PCMCIA voltage message)
DIAGNOSTIC PROGRAM
Introduction
The following steps must be followed before diagnostics.
Notes: •Be sure to keep separate back-up copies of all important data in PA-2500U, because the
DISGNOSTICS make data corrupt.
• Diag 340 EXE. (Program is included in CD-ROM(Service Information Disc) with Service Manual
PA-2500U)
•When using alkaline batteries use new ones.
•After all inspections are done perform Full Reset.
(After performing Full Reset make sure Diag 340. EXE is not in the computer.)
StepOperationDisplayNote
1Picture of sky with sun and
Turn power on. Operate
full Reset (refer to P12).
Enter
2
Enter
3
Touch five crosses as
they appear.
Enter
4
Next
5
Next
Next
6
Next
7
Next
8
Next
9
Done
10
Connect PA-2500U and a PC
11
then copy Diag 340.exe onto
the desk top of PA-2500U.
Disconnect PA-2500U
12
and the PC
Double click Diag icon
13
clouds. Wait for about 10 seconds.
HP/C Setup Wizard Introduction
Touch Screen Calibration
Touch five crosses as they ap-
pear
World Clock (World Map)
World Clock (Calender, Clock)
Owner Properties
Synchronizing with your Desk-
top Computer
Differences from Microsoft Win-
dows
Finished!
Windows CE Menu Display
Copy Diag 340EXE to PA-2500U
from CD.
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 OTHERS
8 AUTO MENU1
9 AUTO MENU2
– AUTO MENU3
CPROG Rev, 0.83 for ZX34x(APO OFF)
Make sure the diagnostic
program is copied.
Make sure that the diagnostic program starts.
Notes: • If the diagnostic program is not stored in the RAM, you need to load the program otherwise
the tests 11, 12 cannot be done.
• Take CF card out after turning the power off.
• When new Diag program comes out, the Rev. value will vary.
• To make the task bar disappear, touch the task bar with the stylus or press control + ESC.
— 43 —
StepOperationDisplayNote
1
Boot inspection program.
1
2
Space
3
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 OTHERS
8 AUTO MENU1
9 AUTO MENU2
– AUTO MENU3
CPROG Rev, 0.83 for ZX34x(APO OFF)
To continue the inspection
you must make the task
bar disappear. When
there is a task bar on the
bottom of the display
press Ctrl + Esc to make
it disappear.
Checker pattern
Reverse checker pattern
4
Space
Frame. The most outside
dots.
Space
5
Space
6
All dots
No display
— 44 —
StepOperationDisplayNote
7
Space, Alt + <, Alt + >
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 OTHERS
8 AUTO MENU1
9 AUTO MENU2
– AUTO MENU3
CPROG Rev, 0.83 for ZX34x(APO OFF)
Check variable resistor.
Check if display brightness is changeable.
2
8
2
9
10
Tap on four of the crosses
in any order
Enter
11
3
12
** Touch Panel **
1 Case
2 Points
3 Cross
Touch PanelOK
** Touch Panel **
1 Case
2 Points
3 Cross
NG if crosses remain on
the display after tapping all
four crosses.
Trace on the center of the
13
black lines.
1➝2
3➝4
Enter
14
3
1
4
** Touch Panel **
1 Case
2 Points
3 Cross
— 45 —
OK when the lines are reversed.
2
StepOperationDisplayNote
15
Enter, 3
16
17
1
18
Enter
19
Enter, 6
20
3
21
Enter, 4
Press R then speak “test
22
test”, S
23
P, S
24
Enter, Enter, 7
1
25
1
Inspection of Auto-hide
function.
Touch four points 1➝4
as shown in the left. NG if
23
no sound is heard.
4
** Memory **
1 ROM CHECK SUM
2 ROM BUS CHECK
ROM1=059a
ROM2=059a
ROM3=***
** Memory **
1 ROM CHECK SUM
2 ROM BUS CHECK
** Audio **
1 0.5KHz
21 KHz
32 KHz
4 Record
AUDIO 2KHzMake sure that the unit
emits a sound.
R Key:Start Recording
P Key:Play Recorded Sound
EnterExit
Push ”S” Key to Stop Recording
Start recording. Stop recording.
Push ”S” Key to Stop playing
Start replay. Check your
voice “test test”. Quit replay.
VDET1OFF
VDET2OFF
VDET1RON
VDET2RON
VDET3OFF
VDETSOFF
RechargeOFF
VDETC3OFF
VDETC5ON
AC AdapterNOT USED
CoverCLOSED
FC CoverCLOSED
— 46 —
Red LED flashes.
StepOperationDisplay
Note
26
27
Put backup battery back in
28
Press battery notification
29
SW.
Release battery notifica-
30
tion SW.
31
Plug in AC adapter.
32
Install lithium battery
33
Rmove battery cover.
Replace the battery with
alkaline battery. Put the
cover back on.
34
Plug out AC adapter
35
Slide the battery cover
lock switch to FREE
36
Slide the battery cover
lock switch to LOCK
37
Remove CF cover
Put CF cover back on
38
39
Press Indicator clear button
40
Enter, 6
41
Light, On, Esc , 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, –, BS, ~, q,
w, e, r, t, u, i, o, p, +, |,
Enter, Tab,a, s, d, f, g, h, j,
k, l, ;, ’, Enter, Shift, z, x, c,
v, b, n, m, <, >, ?, , Caps,
Ctrl, Windows, Fn, Alt,
Space, {, }, , ,
Enter, Enter
42
43
Reset
VDETSOFF
VDETSONRemove backup battery
RechargeON
RechargeOFF
AC AdapterUSED
AC AdapterNOT USED
COVEROPEN
COVERCLOSED
FC COVEROPEN
FC COVERCLOSED
** Keyboard Serial **
** Keyboard Serial **
KEYOK
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 OTHERS
8 AUTO MENU1
9 AUTO MENU2
– AUTO MENU3
CPROG Rev, 0.83 for ZX34x(APO OFF)
(Power off)
Make sure backup battery
is installed.
Green LED lights.
Make sure green LED
goes out. Put battery
cover back on after checking.
Red LED goes out.
Press Windows key. Wait
for two seconds, then
press Fn key.
— 47 —
IrDA Communication Test
Prepare 2 units and place them as follows;
PA-2500U
10 cm
Step
OperationDisplay
IrDA
4
4
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 Others
** Serial **
<RS232C Check>
1 Loop Back
2 Send/Receive
<IrDA Check>
3 Interactive
4 Send/Receive
<3 PIN Check>
5 Loop Back
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
PA-2500U
PA-2500U
80 cm
UNIT-1UNIT-2
OperationDisplay
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 Others
4
4
** Serial **
<RS232C Check>
1 Loop Back
2 Send/Receive
<IrDA Check>
3 Interactive
4 Send/Receive
<3 PIN Check>
5 Loop Back
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
±15 deg.
PA-2500U
Note
1
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<SEND MODE>
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<SEND MODE>
2
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<RECEIVE MODE>
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHH.........
"H" indication
continuing without error message for more
than 1 second
(ERROR message is indicated
in transmission
beginning and
transmission
closing, it is normal.)
— 48 —
Step
OperationDisplay
ENTER
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
UNIT-1
UNIT-2
OperationDisplay
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHH
Note
Make sure H
display stops
2
ENTER
ENTER,
ENTER
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<RECEIVE MODE>
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHH.........
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHH
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 Others
ENTER
1
ENTER
ENTER,
ENTER
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<SEND MODE>
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<SEND MODE>
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
<Infrared SEND/RECEIVE>
1 Send data (MAX Baudrate)
2 Receive data(MAX Baudrate)
3 Send data (MIN Baudrate)
4 Receive data(MIN Baudrate)
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 Others
"H" indication
continuing without error message for more
than 1 second
(ERROR message is indicated
in transmission
beginning and
transmission
closing, it is normal.)
Make sure H
display stops
Change the
communication
distance or
angle, and repeat the IrDA
communication
check.
End of IrDA
check
— 49 —
Current Consumption and Voltage Detectors Check
Prepare the following items;
1 : Power supply1 unit
2 : Ammeter1 unit
3 : Voltmeter1 unit
4 : AC adapter1 unit
5 : Charger1 unit
Current Consumption Check
StepOperationDisplay (Wiring)Note
Setting
Main
Battery at
SLEEP
1: Maximum of contrast dial.
2: Set the range of Amme-
ter
to 1 A.
3:Vb = 2.6 ± 0.1 V
2
Boot the diagnostic program
ON, 3
Ib
A
V
Vb
Alkaline battery terminal
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 Others
** Power Control **
1 40MHz
2 standby
3 sleep
Sleep mode
-
PA-2500U
+
Connect the items as
shown.
Do not load the backup
battery.
To boot the diagnostic, refer to page 43.
Current consumption at
SLEEP.
Measure the current.
Ib = 50 mA or under.
Main
Battery
ON
5
5ON
Currently CPU clock is 180MHz
Push on key to exit
** Main Menu **
0 AUTO MODE
1 DISPLAY
2 TOUCH PANEL
3 MEMORY
4 SERIAL
5 POWER CONTROL
6 AUDIO
7 Others
— 50 —
Current consumption at
ON.
Measure the current.
Ib = 650 mA or under.
StepOperationDisplay (Wiring)Note
Main
Battery
at OFF
Backup
battery
ON
1 : Turn the power off.
2 : Supply the voltage to
backup battery termi-
nals as right figure .
3 : Remove main batter-
ies.
4 : Measure the current.
Vs = 3.0 ± 0.1 V
(Power off)
Backup battery terminal
Is
A
V
Vs
(No display)
-
PA-2500U
+
Current consumption at
OFF.
Measure the current.
Ib = 1.4 mA or under
Connect the items as
shown.
Current consumption of
backup battery.
Measure the current.
Is = 450 µA or under.
— 51 —
Voltage Detectors Check
Check the following detectors;
VDET1:Low battery message detector for alkaline batteries.(2.0 V ± 1 %)
VDET2:Foced power off detector for alkaline batteries.(1.6V ± 1 %)
VDET1R:Low battery message detector for rechargeable battery.(3.3 V ± 2 %)
VDET2R:Foced power off detector for rechargeable battery.(3.0 V ± 2 %)
VDETS:Low battery message detector for back-up battery.(2.7 V ± 1 %)
Change to connect
power supply to the terminals for backup battery.
Vs = 3.0 V
Put power supply voltage
down by degrees.
Connect the items as
Backup battery terminal
shown.
-
V
Vs
VDETSONMeasure the voltage that
PA-2500U
+
VDETS becomes ON.
VDETS = 2.7 V ± 1 %
— 53 —
DISASSEMBLY • ASSEMBLY
1. Module
1. Remove dummy card and stylus.
2. Remove the backup battery cover by pressing a point with the stylus shown below, then remove the
backup battery.
3. Remove the main batteries by releasing the lever.
4. Remove the flash memory card cover (23).
5. Unscrew six screws (5).
6. Open the case by unhooking three places by pressing from outside.
— 54 —
7. Remove the connecter in the main battery campartment leading from the backup battery compartment
by pulling it straight up.
Caution:Pulling the wire may cause the pins and hooks to break.
8. Separate upper case and lower case.
2. Upper case ass’y
1. Remove four connectors placed on the main board (38).
Caution: Do not pull the wire that leads from the speaker. Use a minus screw driver to remove the
connector as shown below.
2. Remove ROM board (10).
3. Unscrew ten screws (30).
— 55 —
4. Unscrew two screws (30) to remove the terminal holders. Remove both battery terminal.
Terminal holder
5. Remove the terminal wire, then remove the main board.
6. When you replace K-film (35), stick K-spacer (34) on the “ON” key on new K-film.
* This is to prevent from accidentaly turning the computer off.
K-spacer
— 56 —
3. Removal of touch panel and LCD unit
* Removal is possible without removing the main board.
1. Unscrew two screws (25), then remove hinge holder (24).
Hinge holder
2. Set the lower case with diplay facing up and unscrew six screws (2).
3. Lift up the side with hinges and remove DP lower case (1).
4. Unscrew two screws (56) from the hinge on FPC side.
Two screws
— 57 —
5. Remove three screws (56) from the hinge on tilt unit side then open the diplay at an angle of
about 45 degrees and slide it sideways.
6. Remove the hinges and place the cases flat as shown below.
7. Hold two FPCs togother and roll them up as shown below.
8. Lift up the main board side, then tilt the case with the board and pass the rolled up FPCs through the
hole of the case and separate the keyboard case.
— 58 —
9.Slide the shaft piece (55) to the direction of the arrow to remove it.
10. Remove seven screws (56) and screw (49) , then remove LCD unit.
Caution:When doing so do not touch the TAB shown by the arrows below.
(To prevent open circuits which cause no display)
Do not touch
Do not touch
11. Remove the connector of the touch panel.
12. Unscrew two screws (56).
Two screws
13. Lift up the touch panel and slide it upwards to remove it.
— 59 —
14. Remove the connector on microphone board, then remove the LCD unit.
4. Precautions when installing LCD unit.
1. Do not touch the TAB of the display. (To prevent open circuits)
— 60 —
5. Installation of shaft piece
1. Roll up the FPC of the display around on a precision screwdriver.
2. Pass FPC through an opening on the bottom of shaft piece (55).
3. Pass FPC through inside of shaft piece then through an opening on the top of shaft piece.
4. Pull the FPC to adjust its position relative to shaft piece.
— 61 —
6. How to pass FPC through the upper case
1. Place upper case with keyboard side facing up above the display which is also facing up.
2. Hold two FPCs togother and roll them up as shown below.
3. Let the upper case stand and pass the rolled up FPCs through the hole.
4. Pull the FPC from inside the upper case.
— 62 —
5. Pull to the point where the FPC is bent 90 degrees. Then move the upper case so that the FPC will go
through the hole.
6. Pull the FPC all the way.
7. Precautions when assembling
1. Speaker and backup battery both are connected by 2-pin connectors. The connector closer to the
hinge are for the backup battery.
* Be sure to connect them to the right place.
* Make sure you get the + and – right.
Hinge holder
2. When closing the upper case and lower case do not forget to set the connector for backup battery.
3. Wires for the main battery, set the gray wire in the gutter of the case first then the black wire next.
When putting the upper case and lower case together make sure no wires are nipped.
Battery wire
— 63 —
4. Before putting the upper case and lower case together do not forget to set the filter (16) next to the
three pin connector.
5. Before putting the upper case and lower case together do not forget to set the hinge holder (24).
— 64 —
EXPLODED VIEW
32
39
31
27
36
37
46
47
29
30
45
48
24
25
28
f
30
25
56
27
56
a
26
56
f
51
2
1
2
3
2
58 59
49
d
56
61
60
2
55
57
c
b
e
a
35
38
30
41
44
30
10
30
34
42
12
17
19
53
b
11
50
52
54
21
14
40
43
13
7
23
8
17
9
15
5
5
5
6
22
4
16
20
— 65 —
PARTS LIST
ItemCode No.Parts NameSpecificationsQ R
COMPONENT
16670 1912 CASE/LOWER (DISPLAY)C341910*1 1 C
26562 1170 SCREWC442157-1 6 X
36566 0220 COVER/LED C341823-1 1 X
46670 1908 CASE ASS'Y/BATTERY (MAIN) C140597*2 1 B
56339 1750 SCREW A33953-33 5 X
66566 1420 PLATE/RATINGC442658-1 1 X
76562 1140 COVER/CONNECTOR C341538-1 1 B
86562 1730 PEN ASS'YC341657*1 1 A
96670 2075 CARD ASS'Y/DUMMYC241046*2 1 X
106670 1909 PCB ASS'Y/ROM C140601*2 1 B
116566 0270 LABEL/BATTERY (BACK-UP) C341668-2 1 X
126390 0432 CAPA310765B-1 1B
KEY LOWER CASE ASSY
136418 4250 SPRINGC441562-1 1 C
146562 1260 LEVER/BATTERYC241000-1 1 C
156562 1270 HOLDER/PENC241001-1 1 X
166562 1280 FILTERC341539-1 1B
176562 1390 SCREWC341659-1 3 X
186562 2580 SPACERC442378-1 1 X
196670 1650 PCB ASS'Y/BATTERY (BATTERY)C341683*1 1 C
206562 1740 CASE/LOWER (KEYBOARD)C140544-11 C
216562 1670 COVER/BATTERY (BACK-UP)C341535-11 B
226562 1660 COVER/ROMC341536-11 X
236562 1650 COVER/CF CARDC341537-11 B
KEY UPPER CASE UNIT
246562 1310 HOLDER/HINGEC341542-1 1 X
256339 1750 SCREWA33953-33 4 X
263335 6652 UNIT/TILTST145A0001 1 C
276339 1750 SCREWA33953-33 4 X
286562 1370 HOLDER/TERMINAL (LEFT)C341540-1 1 X
296562 1380 HOLDER/TERMINAL (RIGHT)C341541-1 1 X
306562 1390 SCREWC341659-1 12 X
316562 1400 BLACKET/SPEAKERC442147-1 1X
326562 1410 NET/SPEAKERC442148-1 1 X
336562 1890 SPRING/EARTH C442306-1 1 X
346562 2550 SPACER/KEYC442419-1 1 C
356566 0250 FILM/KEYBOARDC140548-2 1 C
366566 0260 KEYBOARD C140549-2 1 C
376566 0390 CASE/UPPER (KEYBOARD)C140547-2 1 C
386670 1915 PCB ASS'Y/CPUC140598*3 1 A
396670 1654 SPEAKER ASS'Y C341682*1 1 B
406562 1470 SHIELD/PC CARD C241002-1 1 X
416562 1480 SHIELD/CF CARDC341559-1 1 X
426562 1490 BLINDC442158-1 1 X
436562 1510 FRAME/CONNECTOR 3050270009520001 C
446562 1520 FRAME/CONNECTOR 55021-0001 1 C
456670 1658 TERMINAL ASS'Y/CHGOUT (CN104)C341715*1 1 C
466670 1659 TERMINAL ASS'Y/DETFULL (CN105)C341716*1 1 C
476670 1660 TERMINAL ASS'Y/POSITIVE POLE (CN103) C341717*1 1 C
486670 1661 TERMINAL ASS'Y/NEGATIVE POLE (CN106) C341718*1 1 C
496511 4660 SCREWA310044-251 X
Notes: Q – Quantity used per unitA: Essential
R – RankB: Stock recommended
R –
C: Others
D: No stock recommend
— 66 —
ItemCode No.Parts NameSpecificationsQ R
DP UPPER CASE UNIT
506670 1921 TOUCH PANEL ASS'Y C341909*1 1 A
516670 1919 PCB ASS'Y/MICC241138*1 1 C
526562 1440 RUBBER/STOPPERC442144-1 2 C
536566 0180 CASE/UPPER (DISPLAY) C140651-1 1 C
546566 0200 BUTTON/NOTIFICATION (LED)C341825-1 1 X
556566 0210 SHAFT PIECE C341824-1 1 X
566339 1750 SCREW A33953-33 8 X
573335 6654 UNIT/LCDMD554TN00-E2 1 A
586670 1920 MIC ASS'Y C442406*2 1 B
596566 0240 HOLDER/MICC442524-1 1 C
606670 1918 PCB ASS'Y/LED C341912*1 1B
616562 1170 SCREW C442157-1 1 X
Z370-1 UNIT
X12254 0540 OSCILLATOR/CERAMICCSTCC3.68MG-TC 1 C
X22254 0539 OSCILLATOR/CERAMICCSTCC10.0MG-TC 1 C
X32590 2740 OSCILLATOR/CRYSTALC-004R-12P15-20 1 B
CN72254 0558 CONNECTORWR-80P-VF50-1-E13 1 C
CN22254 0533 CONNECTOR1450270681408331 C
CN1012254 0553 CONNECTORHEC3650-012010 1 B
CN62254 0554 CONNECTOR53927-5018 1C
CN43013 2586 CONNECTOR3560-16SR1(11)1 B
CN8,CN2002254 0537 CONNECTORIL-FPR-30S-VF-E 2 B
CN9,CN1007930 0471 CONNECTOR24 8005 002 0008672 B