Casio FA-124 manual

RJA510188-4 E PRO G R A M -L INK ™ F A - 1 2 4 User’s Guide CASIO Worldwide Education Website http://edu.casio.com CASIO EDUCATIONAL FORUM http://edu.casio.com/forum/[...]

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E-1 Getting Started •Y ou can use F A-124 to develop programs using the same commands as those available on an fx-9860G Series calculator . Y ou can store your programs on your computer , and use the F A-124’s data communication functions to transfer them to your fx-9860G Series calculator when you need them. •O nce you establish a link with [...]

E-2 Manual Conventions • The terms “F A-124” and “this software” as used in this manual refer to the F A-124 software. • The term “calculator” as used in this manual refers to your CASIO Graphic Scientific Calculator . • This manual explains only the procedures required to operate the F A-124 application software. It assumes that [...]

E-3 CASIO Graphic Scientific Models This software is designed for use with the following CASIO Graphic Scientific models. • fx-9860G Series fx-9860G SD fx-9860G fx-9860G Slim fx-9860G AU •A LGEBRA FX Series ALGEBRA FX 2.0 ALGEBRA FX 2.0 PLUS FX 1.0 FX 1.0 PLUS •C FX-9850 Series CFX-9850G CFX-9950G fx-9750G CFX-9970G CFX-9850G PLUS CFX-9850Ga [...]

E-4 System Requirements Operating Systems: Windows ® 98 SE, Windows ® Me, Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP , Windows Vista ™ * Operation on a computer running Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition is not supported. * For Windows Vista ™ , operation is supported for the 32-bit version only . The 64-bit version is not supported. Computer: Comput[...]

E-5 Contents 1. Installing the Software ............................................................................ E-6 Installing ..................................................................................................................... ....... E-6 Uninstalling ...........................................................................[...]

E-6 1. Installing the Software Installing Use the procedures in this section to install the F A-124. It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows Programs before running the Install Wizard. k T o install F A-124 1 . Open the [F A-124] folder. 2 . Double-click “CASIO F A-124” or “CASIO F A-124.exe”. • This displays a language selec[...]

E-7 1. Installing the Software 3 . Select a language and then click the [OK] button. 4 . Click the [Next] button. • This displays the end user license agreement (EULA). • Selecting English, French, or German in step 3 above will cause the EULA to appear in the selected language. Selecting any other language will display the English EULA.[...]

E-8 1. Installing the Software 5 . Carefully read the EULA. 6 . If you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the EULA, choose “I accept the terms...”, and then click [Next]. • If you do not want to agree, choose “I do not accept the terms...” and then click [Cancel] to exit the installation operation.[...]

E-9 1. Installing the Software 7 . Perform either of the two following steps to specify the installation drive and folder . •T o use the default settings Simply click the [Next] button. •T o specify a different folder Click the [Change…] button. Select the folder you want and then click [Next]. 8 . Click the [Install] button to start the inst[...]

E-10 1. Installing the Software • If your computer is running Windows V ista™ a. The dialog box shown below will appear when installation starts. Click “Allow”. b. The dialog box shown below will appear if the USB driver is not installed on your computer . Click the [Install] button.[...]

E-11 1. Installing the Software 9 . When a message appears telling you that installation is complete, click the [Finish] button. • This finalizes installation of the software on your computer . Important! If the message shown below appears during installation, re-start you computer . Installation will re-start when your computer starts up again. [...]

E-12 2. Connecting the Calculator to Y our Computer k To connect your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to a computer Important! • Be sure to install the F A-124 before you connect the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to your computer . Connecting before you install the F A-124 can result in improper operation. 1 . Use the USB cable that comes with your fx-9860G SD/fx-98[...]

E-13 2. Connecting the Calculator to Y our Computer u Windows ® XP Users After installing the F A-124, perform the following steps to install the USB driver on your computer . 1 . Connecting fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to a computer running Windows ® XP causes the screen shown below to appear on your computer display . 2 . Select “Install the software[...]

E-14 2. Connecting the Calculator to Y our Computer 3 . Though a message appears to let you know that the software has not passed the “Windows Logo T est”, there is no need for concern. Simply click [Continue Anyway] and proceed with installation. 4 . Click [Finish]. k To connect an ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series calculator to you[...]

E-15 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 1 . On your computer ’s desktop, double-click “F A-124”. • This starts up F A-124. 2 . Select [T ool] - [Model T ype] - [fx-9860]. • This identifies the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G as the connected graphic scientific calculator . 3 . Select [Link] - [Communications]. • This displays the [...]

E-16 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer T oolbar Buttons and Icons The following describes F A-124 toolbar buttons and icons. — Establishes a connection between your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G and F A-124. —D isconnects your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G from the F A-124. —C opies the currently selected folder(s) or file(s). — Pastes copi[...]

E-17 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer — Icon for folders and files in the flash image. — Icon for data groups and files in the memory image. — Icon for a folder . — Icon for files or variables. —D ata group icon.[...]

E-18 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer Menu Commands and Icons The following describes the shortcut menus that appear when you right-click with the mouse. k Right-clicking [User Name] (fx-9860) • Collapse/Expand — Collapses/expands data groups. • Copy — Copies the currently selected data group(s), folder(s) or file(s). •[...]

E-19 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer •C ollapse/Expand — Collapses/expands data groups. •C opy — Copies the currently selected data group(s), folder(s) or file(s). • Paste — Pastes copied data group(s), folder(s) or file(s). k Right-clicking (fx-9860) k Right-clicking (Computer) • Export to fx-9860 File — Exports[...]

E-20 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer k Right-clicking (Computer) • Export to fx-9860 File — Exports the selected file to an external file. •I mport fx-9860 File — Imports an external file to an image. •C opy — Copies the currently selected file. • Paste — Pastes copied file. •D elete — Deletes the currently s[...]

E-21 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer • Expand/Collapse — Expands/Collapses the folder tree. • Export to fx-9860 File — Exports the selected image to an external file. •I mport fx-9860 File — Imports an external file to an image. •R emove Image — Removes the currently selected image. •O ptimization — Optimizes[...]

E-22 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer T ransferring Files from the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to Y our PC First set up your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G for data communication, and then perform the transfer operation on your computer using F A-124. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G Operation Use the following procedure to put your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G into[...]

E-23 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer Using F A-124 The following procedures explain how to perform various data transfer and other operations using F A-124. k T o establish a connection between your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G and F A-124 1 . After setting up your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G for data communication (page E-12), start up the F [...]

E-24 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 3. After the connection is established, the fx-9860 window will show data groups and data, while the computer window will show flash images and memory images. •O n the computer window toolbar , click to display main memory data, or for storage memory data. •D ouble-clicking a data group o[...]

E-25 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer • See the following for information about the various data transfer operations you can perform after establishing a connection. k T o transfer a data group from the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to a computer 1 . Start up F A-124 and establish a connection with your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G. 2 . On the [...]

E-26 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 3 . Use your mouse to drag the selected data group to the computer window memory image to transfer it. 4 . If you want to transfer other data groups, repeat steps 2 and 3. 5 . After you are finished, terminate the connection between your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G and computer . k T o transfer fold[...]

E-27 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 4 . Use your mouse to drag the selected data to the computer window memory image to transfer it. • This will create the data group associated with the data in the memory image and store the data inside the data group. 5 . If you want to transfer more data, repeat steps 2 and 4. 6 . After yo[...]

E-28 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 4 . Select the file you want to transfer . •T o select multiple files, hold down the computer keyboard’ s [Ctrl] key as you click each one. 5 . Use your mouse to drag the selected file to the fx-9860 window icon to transfer it. •Y ou can also transfer a single data group by dragging it [...]

E-29 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 6 . If you want to transfer other files, repeat steps 3 and 5. 7 . After you are finished, terminate the connection between your fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G and computer . k T o create a new folder 1 . On the fx-9860 window (storage memory only) or the computer window , click the tool bar button. 2 [...]

E-30 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer k T o delete a flash or memory image, folder , or file 1 . On the computer window , select the flash image, memory image, folder , or file you want to delete. 2 . On the computer window , click the toolbar (Delete) button. 3 . On the confirmation dialog box that appears, click [OK] to delete [...]

E-31 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer Batch T ransferring Files Y ou can use the data backup feature to transfer all fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G data to a computer for backup. Y ou can later transfer the data back to the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G when required. k fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G → Computer 1 . Connect the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G unit to [...]

E-32 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer Adding a Flash Image or Memory Image Use the procedure below when you want to add a flash image or memory image to the computer window . The following procedure shows how to add a flash image. The procedure for adding a memory image is virtually identical. 1 . On the computer window , click t[...]

E-33 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer Exporting Flash Images and Memory Images A flash image or memory image can be saved to a file (fx-9860 data file), and then stored on a computer ’ s hard disk. 1 . On the computer window , click the image you want to export. 2 . Right-click with the mouse. 3 . On the shortcut menu that appe[...]

E-34 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer •M emory image: The dialog box shown below appears. T ype in the file name, and then click [Save]. Importing a Flash Image or Memory Image Use the F A-124 to import a flash image or memory image stored in a file on a computer ’ s hard disk. 1 . Right-click with your mouse. 2 . On the shor[...]

E-35 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 3 . On the file dialog box that appears, select the image you want to import, and then click [Open]. • This imports the image to the computer window and displays in. Importing a File Use this procedure to import a file from a computer hard disk. Importing a file adds its data to the flash i[...]

E-36 3. fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G – Computer Data T ransfer 3 . On the shortcut menu that appears, select [Import fx-9860 File]. 4 . On the file dialog box, select the file you want to import, and then click [Open]. • This will add the imported file data to the flash image or memory image.[...]

E-37 4. Data T ransfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series File Configuration F A-124 files are called “catalog files,” which can be one of three different types. Catalog Files T ext files Back-up file Image files u T ext files This type of file consists of two parts: a group and the multiple items stored under i[...]

E-38 4. Data T ransfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series File T ransfer The procedures described here can be used to upload calculator data to your computer , and to download programs and data from your computer to your calculator . Note • For details on how to operate your calculator during file transfers, see t[...]

E-39 4. Data T ransfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series k k k k k T ransferring files from your calculator to your computer 1 . Select [Link] - [Receive] on the computer screen. 2 . Select the calculator data you want and then send it. Example: Use the following procedure to send data from the ALGEBRA FX. Select [[...]

E-40 4. Data T ransfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series 4 . Save the data as a file. Select [File] - [Save]. Specify a file name and click [OK] to save it as a catalog file. Note • Selecting [File] - [Save] displays a dialog box you can use to specify the file name, drive, and directory . Y ou can also use the ?[...]

E-41 4. Data T ransfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400/CFX-9850 Series 4 . Select [Link] - [T ransmit]. •D ouble check to make sure that both units are set up correctly for data transfer and then click [ OK]. •D ata transfer starts at this time, with its progress indicated by a dialog box on the computer screen. 5 . If a rec[...]

E-42 5. Data Editing Creating a New Catalog File (ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850, fx-7400 Series only) 1 . Select [File] - [New] - [Model T ype] , and then on the sending unit select [Model T ype]. 2 . Input data to create a new program or copy (or move) data from another catalog window . • For details on creating a program, see “Creating a New Item (Pro[...]

E-43 5. Data Editing 2 . Double-click on the item to launch the program editor . 3 . Input the contents of the program. • See “8. Program Editor” for details on inputting program contents. 4 . Select [File] - [Close] to quit the program editor . 5 . Select [File] - [Save] to save the catalog file. Note • Program passwords are ignored by thi[...]

E-44 5. Data Editing Deleting, Copying, and Moving Groups and Items k k k k k To delete a group and item Select the group and item to be deleted and then select [Edit] - [Delete], or press the [Delete] key . k k k k k To copy a group and item to another catalog file 1 . Select the group and item to be copied and then select [Edit] - [Copy]. 2 . Ope[...]

E-45 6. Data Conversion • On the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G, you can convert between List, File, Matrix, and Spreadsheet data and csv format data. • On an ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850, fx-7400 Series calculator , you can convert between List, File, and Matrix data and csv format data. •Y ou can also convert data between fx-9860 format and older model (ALGE[...]

E-46 6. Data Conversion k T o convert csv data to calculator data 1 . Select [File] - [CSV -Load from CSV]. 2 . Select the csv data you want to convert. 3 . Select the type of calculator data you want to convert to. • When converting to fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G Spreadsheet data, input up to eight characters for the file name. 4 . Click [OK] to start [...]

E-47 6. Data Conversion k Converting data between fx-9860 format and ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850, or fx-7400 Series format u Converting from fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850/fx-7400 Series 1 . On the computer window , select the image to be converted. 2 . When converting to ALGEBRA FX Series: select [T ool] - [Convert] - [fx-9860 ALGEBRA-FX co[...]

E-48 6. Data Conversion 4 . When converting to ALGEBRA FX Series: select [T ool] - [Model T ype] - [ALGEBRA FX series]. When converting to CFX-9850/fx-7400 Series: select [T ool] - [Model T ype] - [fx-7400/CFX9850 series]. 5 . Select [File] - [Open], and then open the converted catalog file. (See “T ransferring files from your computer to your ca[...]

E-49 6. Data Conversion 3 . T ype in the file name, and then click [OK]. • The converted image file (with extension “.g1r”) will be stored at My DocumentsCasioF A-124 on your computer ’ s hard disk. 4 . Select [T ool] - [Model T ype] - [fx-9860]. 5 . Use the procedure under “Importing a Flash Image or Memory Image” (page E-34) to impo[...]

E-50 7. Screen Capture The screen image of the calculator can be captured as a bit pattern and transferred to your computer . Note • For details on how to operate your calculator for screen capture, see the section of the calculator ’ s User ’s Guide titled “Data Communications.” Capturing a Screen to Y our Computer u fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G[...]

E-51 7. Screen Capture u CFX-9850/fx-7400 Series 1 . Set up the calculator to send a screen shot to a computer . •O n the calculator’s LINK mode, press 6 (IMGE) and then turn on the Image Set Mode. In the case of a color calculator , you can select either MONO or COLR for the Image Set Mode. 2 . On the calculator , display the screen you want t[...]

E-52 7. Screen Capture Displaying and Printing a Captured Screen Image k T o display a captured screen image Select [File] - [Open] and open the image file to display the image. k T o print a captured screen image 1 . While the image is on the display , select [ File] - [Print]. 2 . Specify the printer , print options, number of copies, and enlarge[...]

E-53 8. Program Editor The program editor lets you edit the contents of programs. Launching the Program Editor Create a new program or select an existing program to launch the program editor . u Command Input Y ou can input commands using any one of the three following methods. • Selecting a command from the PRGM menu • Inputting commands from [...]

E-54 9. Data T ransfer with an Old Model Calculator Using this software to transfer data to the computer from an older model calculator automatically converts the data to the format used by fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G and then stores it on disk. •O ld Model Caluculator fx-7700GB CFX-9800G fx-8700GB fx-7700GE fx-7700GH fx-9700GE fx-9700GH The following t[...]

E-55 9. Data T ransfer with an Old Model Calculator The following applies to data conversion between fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G data and older model calculator data. •A ttempting to transfer the following type of data from the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G to the CFX-9850 will cause an error (T ransmit ERROR). •M ore than six List, G-Mem, Pict, or F-Mem items[...]

E-56 10. Installing an Add-in fx-9860G SD and fx-9860G support installation of the three types of add-ins described below . • Add-In Applications: Y ou can install new applications as required. • Add-In Languages: Y ou can install languages for on-screen messages. • Add-In Menus: Y ou can install application menus in various languages. The pr[...]

E-57 10. Installing an Add-in 5 . Select the file you want to install, and then click [Open]. • This will cause the file to appear on the computer window . 6 . Drag the file and drop it into the [User Name] icon on the fx-9860 window . • This will install the add-in on the fx-9860G SD/fx-9860G. k k k k k To uninstall an add-in •Y ou can unins[...]

E-58 11 . Optimizing the Storage Memory or Flash Image Storage memory or the flash image can become fragmented after many store and load operations. Fragmentation can cause blocks of memory to become unavailable for data storage. Because of this, you should perform the storage memory or flash image optimization procedure periodically , which rearra[...]

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