E-115 Getting Started with the CASSIOPEIA (Hardware Manual) User documentation consists of two manuals: Pocket PC User’s Guide and this booklet. Be sure to read this manual first. Be sure to read the Safety Precautions contained in this manual to ensure proper operation of this product. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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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.
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.
Caution Avoid unstable surfaces. • Never place the unit on an unstable surface, on a high shelf, or in any other unstable location. Doing so can create the danger of the unit falling and causing personal injury. Magnetic Force • Keep the unit away from ATM cards, credit cards, and any other magnetic card during transport and storage. Magnetic force generated by its speaker can render magnetic cards unusable. • Keep the unit away from televisions and other radio wave receivers.
Warning • Never expose the battery pack to direct flame, do not throw it into fire, fresh water, or seawater. Doing so can damage the built in safety and protection mechanisms, and cause battery fluid to ignite, creating the danger of fire and explosion. • Should fluid from the battery pack ever accidentally get into your eyes, do not rub them. Rinse your eyes with tap water and then consult your physician immediately.
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.
Operating Precautions The CASSIOPEIA is a precision digital instrument. Incorrect operation and rough handling can cause data storage problems and other malfunction. Be sure to read the following precautions to ensure proper operation. • Charge the battery pack as soon as possible when they start to become weak. Continued use while power is low can lead to loss of memory data. • Do not leave dead batteries in the CASSIOPEIA for long periods.
• Never try to take the CASSIOPEIA apart. Doing so can cause malfunction. • Never insert foreign objects into connectors, slots, or other openings. • Take care to avoid spilling water or drinks on the CASSIOPEIA. • Use only the stylus that comes with the CASSIOPEIA to press the RESET button. • Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp writing implement. Doing so can scratch the touch screen and cause malfunction.
Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................... 3 Health Precautions .................................................................................................. 3 Precautions During Use .......................................................................................... 4 Rechargeable Battery Pack ............
User Maintenance ........................................................................................... 27 Batteries ................................................................................................................ 27 Replacing the Main Battery ............................................................................ 28 Replacing the Backup Battery ........................................................................ 29 Charging the Battery Pack ....................................
Getting Ready Initial Setup After you first unpack your CASSIOPEIA, perform the following initial setup procedure before using it for the first time. 1. Load the main battery (rechargeable battery pack) (page 27). Important Be sure to use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack before doing anything else. Your CASSIOPEIA will not operate correctly if you load the backup battery before charging the battery pack. 2. Use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack. 3. Load the backup battery. 4.
Where to go for information... Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardware Manual and a separate Pocket PC User’s Guide. Be sure to read the contents of this Hardware Manual first. What should I do after reading this Hardware Manual? Read the Pocket PC User’s Guide next to find out about the powerful software features and functions available on the CASSIOPEIA.
Operations General Guide Charge indicator (Green) Indicates battery pack is charging. Stereo headphone jack For connection of a commercially available earphone/headphone (ø3.5mm) Stylus Card slot Indicator lamp (Red) Alerts you to alarms and warning. Power button Turns power on and off. Touch screen Perform operations and input data by tapping and writing directly on the screen. Start button (Program button, but does not turn on power when pressed while power is off.) Press to display the Start menu.
Card lock switch If the inserted card has a lock, this switch locks the card in place so it does not come out accidentally. Backup battery cover RESET button Main battery cover Battery cover switch Serial connector Mates with the cradle connector. About the [Action] Control Operations can be performed by pressing and rotating the [Action] control. Pressing the [Action] control performs an operation similar to the Enter key of a computer keyboard.
Using the Stylus Data input and virtually all other operations are performed using a stylus, which is housed inside the stylus holder in the higher right corner of the CASSIOPEIA. The following defines the various operations that you can perform with the stylus. Tap ...................... Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. Drag .................... Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
Adjusting Display Contrast Perform the following operations to adjust display contrast and make figures on the display darker or lighter. • Tap and then Settings. On the System tab, tap Brightness. Follow the instructions on your screen for adjusting the contrast. • You can also adjust contrast by holding down [Action] and pressing the top of the cursor button to make contrast darker, and the bottom of the cursor button to make it lighter.
Using the Cradle The cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and a personal computer. CASSIOPEIA can also be powered from an AC power source when it is placed on the cradle. • The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is on the cradle. See page 31 for more information. Important Make sure that CASSIOPEIA power is turned off before you place it onto or remove it from the cradle. Use the following procedure to place the unit onto the cradle. 1.
5. Taking care to align the serial connector on the bottom of the CASSIOPEIA with the connector on the cradle, lower the CASSIOPEIA into the cradle as shown in the illustration below. Important Make sure the CASSIOPEIA lowers securely into the cradle as far as it can go. To remove the CASSIOPEIA from the cradle 1. Press the cradle’s eject button. 2. Slide the CASSIOPEIA straight up from the cradle.
Connecting the Cradle to a Computer The cradle has a serial cable for connection to a personal computer. Connect the end of the cable to a serial port of the computer to which you want to connect. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 20 of this Hardware Manual for details on the type of computer system required for use with the cradle. • Be sure to turn off the CASSIOPEIA and your computer before connecting the cradle.
• 16MB of memory for Windows 95/98 (more memory will give improved performance) or Windows NT Workstation 4.
Important • When installing ActiveSync οn a computer, check to make sure that the specified COM port number correctly indicates the serial port to which the cradle is connected. • Some laptop and sub-compact computers with built-in infrared ports and modems are initially configured so the COM port is not always used as a serial port. In such a case, you must change the setting so the COM port is always used as a serial port.
Important • Power also will not turn on if the main battery loaded in the CASSIOPEIA is dead. • Long term use of the AC adapter can cause it to become warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • Be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet whenever you are not using it. • The AC adapter is designed for indoor use only. It should not be used outdoors.
Using a CompactFlash Card Your CASSIOPEIA supports Type I and Type II CompactFlash cards (3.3V). Important • The card slot cover will not close when certain types of cards are in the slot. Remove the card slot cover and keep it in a safe place so you can replace it when you remove the card. • Gently but firmly slide the card into place as far as it will go, but do not force it. Forcing a card can damage connectors.
4. Slide the card you want to use into the card slot. • Make sure the top of the card is facing towards the top of the CASSIOPEIA unit. A card that is not oriented correctly will not slide all the way into the slot. Top Bottom Carefully slide the card into the slot as far as it will go. 5. Close the card slot cover. Removing the Card Slot Cover Remove the card slot cover when using a card that protrudes from the slot when fully inserted.
About the Digital Camera Card Installing the optionally available CompactFlash type digital camera card (JK-710DC) makes it possible for your CASSIOPEIA to record and playback both movies and snapshots. For full details on how to use the digital camera card, see the documentation that comes with it. Important • Do not install the Mobile Camera application from the CD-ROM that comes with the digital camera card (JK-710DC)! Your CASSIOPEIA will not operate properly with this version of Mobile Camera.
User Maintenance Batteries Your CASSIOPEIA is powered by a dual power supply that consists of a main battery (rechargeable battery pack) and a backup battery (CR2032 lithium battery). • We recommend that you use the Power dialog box to keep informed about the current levels of your main and backup batteries. See the separate Pocket PC User’s Guide and Pocket PC online help for more information about this dialog box. • Icons appear in the Taskbar to let you know when battery power is low.
If unit power turns off due to insufficient power, the following warning message appears on the display the next time you turn on unit power. “Warning Due to high current demand by the hardware, the system powered down in order to protect memory contents...” If unit power turns off due to sudden power drain by a CompactFlash card, the following warning message appears on the display the next time you turn on unit power.
3. Slide the battery cover switch to MAIN, and then remove the main battery cover. 4. Remove the main battery and then load a new battery pack. • Make sure that the battery pack is oriented correctly. 5. Replace the main battery cover. 6. Slide the battery cover switch to LOCK. Replacing the Backup Battery Important • Never remove the main battery and backup battery from the CASSIOPEIA at the same time. Doing so causes all data stored in memory to be deleted.
1. Make sure your CASSIOPEIA is turned off. • Press the [Power] button to turn off power. 2. Turn the CASSIOPEIA over. 3. Slide the battery cover switch to BACK UP, and then remove the backup battery cover. Battery cover switch 4. Remove the old battery. 5. Wipe off a new lithium battery (CR2032) with a dry cloth, and load it into the CASSIOPEIA. Make sure the positive side is facing up, so you can see it. 6. Replace the backup battery cover. 7. Slide the battery cover switch back to LOCK.
Charging the Battery Pack 1. Install the battery pack into the CASSIOPEIA. 2. Attach the AC adapter to the cradle and place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle. • Charging starts automatically as soon as you place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle. • The charge indicator is green while charging is in progress. It goes out when charging is complete. • It takes about five or six hours to reach full charge. • You can use your CASSIOPEIA while the battery pack is charging.
Resetting the Unit “Reset” is similar to a computer reboot. Performing a reset deletes any data that is in the process of being input or edited, without yet being saved. Data stored in memory and all settings, however, are retained. Perform the reset operation whenever the unit fails to operate correctly due to operational error or some other abnormality. Any of the following symptoms indicate that reset is required.
Memory Error Message If the memory check operation that the unit performs when the RESET button is pressed detects a data error, the following message appears on the screen instead of the startup screen. “A problem with memory contents has been found. Press [Action] to continue with the reset procedure, which restores normal system operation. Note that if the system determines that user memory cannot be repaired, it will delete all user data currently in memory.
Full Reset (Memory Initialize) Full reset (memory initialize) deletes all data, and resets all unit parameters to their initial defaults. The following are conditions when you should perform a full reset. • When you want to delete all memory data and return unit settings to their factory defaults • When you forget your password and need to clear it • When a data error causes operational problems • Appearance of the message: “A problem with memory contents has been found...
Errors Following a Full Reset Either of the following two conditions can cause errors to continue, even after you perform a full reset. • Hardware defect • System problem caused by failure by you to correctly perform the reset procedure before using the unit for the first time If you suspect that the problem is being caused because you did not properly reset the unit before using it for the first time, perform the procedure on page 39 of this manual. This should correct the problem.
Troubleshooting Before assuming malfunction and contacting your service provider when experiencing operational problems, be sure to check the following information as well as the troubleshooting section of the Pocket PC User’s Guide first. Nothing happens when the [Power] button is pressed. Possible Cause Recommended Action Page Main battery is weak. Charge the battery pack. 31 Internal malfunction Reset the unit.
Rechargeable battery pack life is very short after each charge. Possible Cause Battery pack is damaged or has reached the end of its service life. Recommended Action Purchase a new battery pack. Page – The low backup battery message continues to appear even after replacement of the backup battery. Possible Cause Recommended Action Page The backup battery is upside down. Remove the backup battery, turn it over, and reload it. 29 The backup battery was loaded before the main battery.
The screen is locked up. Possible Cause Internal malfunction Recommended Action Page Reset the unit. If resetting the unit does not correct the problem, perform a full reset (memory initialize).* 32 34 A message about a data error is on the screen. Possible Cause Internal malfunction Recommended Action Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Page – * Perform the procedure on page 39 when the full reset (memory initialize) does not correct the problem.
• Perform the following procedure if your CASSIOPEIA remains locked up even after you perform a full reset. Important • The following operation deletes all data in CASSIOPEIA memory. • If you previously backed up your CASSIOPEIA data to your desktop computer hard disk or a CompactFlash memory card, you will be able to restore the data after performing the following operation.
Appendix Button Operations The following shows the function of each button under various conditions. Unit Power Off [Power] Button ........................... Turns on power. [Record] Button .......................... Turns on power, launches Notes application, starts recording. [Calendar] Button ....................... Turns on power, displays Calendar screen. [Contacts] Button ........................ Turns on power, displays Contacts screen. [Menu] Button ............................
Specifications Model: Display: E-115 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: VR4121 Memory: 32MB Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max. Infrared: IrDA Ver. 1.0, 115.2 kbps (max.) Range: 30 cm max. Card Slot: CompactFlash card, 3.3V Type I / Type II Headphone jack: ø 3.5 mm stereo output Accepts monaural earphone, stereo earphones, stereo headphones.
Regulatory Information GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS 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.
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