Casio EM-500 manuel d'utilisation

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. EM-500 Getting S tarted with the CASSIOP EIA (Har dware M anual[...]

2 • Microsoft, ActiveSync, Outlook, Pocket Outlook, W indows, W indows NT and the W indows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. • All other product and company names mentioned herein may be the tradema[...]

3 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 the[...]

4 Precautions During Use W arning 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[...]

5 Caution A void 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 A TM cards, credit cards, and any other magnetic card during transport and storage. Magne[...]

6 W arning • 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 [...]

7 AC Adapter W arning • 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 [...]

8 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[...]

9 • Never try to take the CASSIOPEIA apart. Doing so can cause malfunction. • Never insert foreign objects into connectors, slots, or other openings. • T ake 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 wr[...]

10 Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................... 3 Health Precautions ..........................................................................................[...]

11 T erms and Symbols used in this manual • The term “unit” in this manual refers to the CASSIOPEIA. • The symbol “ Important ” indicates important information about a procedure that can result in problems if not performed correctly . Be sure to read such information carefully . User Maintenance .........................................[...]

12 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 28). Important Be sure to use the AC Adapter to charge the battery pack before doing anything else. Y our CASSIOPEIA will not operate corr[...]

13 Where to go for information... Y our CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this Hardwar e Manual and a separate Pocket PC User ’ s Guide . Be sure to read the contents of this Har dwar e Manual first. What should I do after r eading this Hardware Manual ? Read the Pocket PC User ’ s Guide next to find out about the powerful software features an[...]

14 Operations General Guide AC adapter terminal T ouch screen Perform operations and input data by tapping and writing directly on the scr een. Stylus • Menu (Launcher) • Contacts • Calendar Speaker Power button T urns power on and off. Action control See “About the [Action] Contr ol” on the next page. Record button (Program button) V oic[...]

15 RESET button Serial connector For connection of the cradle or the CASSIOPEIA USB cable. Main battery cover Battery cover switch About the [Action] Control Operations can be performed by pressing and rotating the [Action] control. See Pocket PC online help for information about using the [Action] control with each application. The text in the onl[...]

16 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. T ap ...................... T ouch the screen once with the stylus to open items and[...]

17 Adjusting Display Contrast Perform the following operations to adjust display contrast and make figures on the display darker or lighter . • T ap and then Settings . On the System tab, tap Brightness . Follow the instructions on your screen for adjusting the contrast. • Y ou can also adjust contrast by holding down [Action] and pressing the [...]

18 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 32 for more information. Important Make sure that CASSIOPEIA power is[...]

19 5. T aking 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. T o remove the CASSIOPEIA from the cradle Slide the CASSIOPEIA straight u[...]

20 Connecting the Cradle to a Computer Y ou can connect the cradle to a computer using either a serial cable or the USB cable. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 22 for details on the type of computer system required for use with the cradle. Serial Cable Connection Use a separately available serial cable to connect the cr[...]

21 • Do not have the serial cable and USB cable connected to the cradle at the same time. When using one, be sure to unplug the other . • Note that after connecting the cradle to your computer , you also need to make certain ActiveSync settings on your computer to enable data transfers. See the ActiveSync Help for details about setting up and u[...]

22 Required System Configuration The minimum system configuration required for running ActiveSync ® 3.1 is described below . ActiveSync ® 3.1 System Requirements • Microsoft ® W indows ® 2000, W indows NT ® W orkstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater , or W indows 95/98. (U.S. version) • Desktop computer with a Pentium processor for W [...]

23 Requirements for Mobile Channels or Mobile Favorites Support Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher . Internet Explorer 5.0 is included on the CD, which requires 56-98MB of hard disk space. Requirements for Microsoft Outlook ® 2000 Microsoft Outlook 2000 requires 153 MB of disk space for a full installation. 24 MB system RAM recommended. Not[...]

24 ■ Cradle Connection W arning Use only the AC adapter that is specified for this unit. Use of another type of AC adapter creates the danger of malfunction and bursting of battery . 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 th[...]

25 Using a MultiMediaCard Y our CASSIOPEIA supports MultiMediaCards. Important • The card slot cover will not close when certain types of cards are in the slot. • 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. If you have problems inserting a card, pull it out and che[...]

26 Digital Phone Connection Cable • U.S. and Canada: Use a cdma digital phone connection cable (JK-541CA). • For a GSM type digital phone, use a commercially available cable that is compatible with the CASSIOPEIA connector . • After you connect the CASSIOPEIA to your digital telephone, you can dial up our Internet service provider or company [...]

27 Data communication may not be possible if you are within an area with poor signal reception, even though it is within the service area of your telephone service provider . Also note that noise can cause errors and make communication impossible, even though the signal is strong. If this happens, try again. • Never unplug the cables or turn off [...]

28 User Maintenance Batteries Y our CASSIOPEIA is powered by a dual power supply that consists of a main battery (rechargeable battery pack) and a backup battery (CR2032 lithium battery). • W e 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 ?[...]

29 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 . “W arning Due to high current demand by the hardwar e, the system powered down in order to protect memory contents...” If unit power turns off due to sudden power drain by a MultiMediaCard, the follo[...]

30 3. Slide the battery cover switch to MAIN. Press the tip of the stylus into the hole on the bottom of the CASSIOPEIA to release the battery cover, and then remove it. 1 3 2 4. Pull on the tape to raise the main battery . 5. Remove the main battery and then load a new battery pack. • Make sure that the battery pack is oriented correctly . 6. Re[...]

31 1. Make sure your CASSIOPEIA is turned off. • Press the [Power] button to turn off power . 2. T urn the CASSIOPEIA over . 3. Slide the battery cover switch to BACK UP , and then remove the backup battery cover . 4. Remove the old battery . 5. W ipe off a new lithium battery (CR2032) with a dry cloth, and load it into the CASSIOPEIA. Make sure [...]

32 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 amber while char ging is in progress, and turns green when charging is compl[...]

33 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 oth[...]

34 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 pr ocedure, which restor es normal system operatio[...]

35 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 c[...]

36 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 n[...]

37 T roubleshooting 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. Page 32 33 35 Possible Cause Main battery is weak. Internal malfunction Recommended Action Charge the [...]

38 Page – Possible Cause Battery pack is damaged or has reached the end of its service life. Recommended Action Purchase a new battery pack. Rechargeable battery pack life is very short after each charge. The low backup battery message continues to appear even after replacement of the backup battery . Page 30 30 – Possible Cause The backup batt[...]

39 Page 33 35 Possible Cause Internal malfunction Recommended Action Reset the unit. If resetting the unit does not correct the problem, perform a full reset (memory initialize).* The screen is locked up. Page – Possible Cause Internal malfunction Recommended Action Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. A message about a data error i[...]

40 • 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 MultiMediaCard, you will be able to restore the data after perform[...]

41 Appendix Button Operations The following shows the function of each button under various conditions. Unit Power Off [Power] Button ........................... T urns on power . [Record] Button .......................... Turns on power , launches Notes application, starts recording. [Calendar] Button ....................... T urns on power , disp[...]

42 Specifications Model: EM-500 Display: 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: VR4122 Memory: 16MB Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max. Infrared: IrDA V er . 1.2 Range: 20 cm max. USB (Client) Card Slot: MultiMediaCard Headphone jack: ø 3.5 mm stereo output Accepts monaural earphone, stereo earphones/headphones, remote control[...]

43 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 residentia[...]

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