CASIO. CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-1, Nisei-Bhinjuku 2-some Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-02, Japan PN410406-001 MOOR-0104014 Printed in Japan 1f you have any problems using this product... Support Line: 1-888-204-7765 Web Page: www.casiohpc.com www.casio.com CASSIOPEIA A-20 Getting Started with the CASSIOPEIA (Hardware Manual) User documentation consists of two manuals: H/PC Companion and Gating Starred with the CASSIOPEIA. Be sure to read this Getting Started manual firs.
GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE T.S.A. (not applicable to either areas). NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found o comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Tess limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and. if not installed and used in accordance.
> o Never use of leave the battery pack next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to high heat or greater). Doing so can damage the resin separator of the battery pack, which creates the danger of shorting, heat emission, smoke emission, bursting of the battery pack, and fire, Never allow the battery pack (0 became wet with either fresh wale, salt water or other liquid.
Power Supply and Voltage ® » Never use a4 voltage that is different from that for which the CASSIOPEIA is rated. Also. do not plug the CASSIOPEIA into a power outlet that is shared by other devices. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electrical shock. Power Cord ® » Never allow the power cord to become damaged, and never modify it or excessively bend, twist, or pull it.
o Failure to observe any of the following battery precautions can canes batteries to leak, creating the danger of property damage and fire. 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. long time without periodically checking them. Use only the batteries that are specifically recommended for the CASSIOPEIA.
Operating Precautions The CASSIOPEIA is a precision digital instrument. [correct operation and rough handling can canes data storage problems and other malfunction. Be sure 1o read the following precautions (o ensnare proper operation, * Replace batteries as soon as possible when they start to become weak, Continued use while butteries are Jow can lead 10 loss of memory data, + Do not leave dead batteries in the CASSIOPEIA for long periods.
16 Contents Safety Precautions . Operating Precautions Decontamination How to Use the Documentation Symbols Use in This Manual . Desktop Computer System Configuration General Guide Betting Up .. Replacing Batteries To replace the main batteries “To replace the back-up battery Using the AC Adapter Using the Rechargeable Battery Pac To Toad the battery pack . To charge the battery pack .. Adjusting Display Contrast Reset To reset the CASSIOPEIA Full Reset To perform a full rests ..
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 %5 {U.S.
14 15 .t General Guide + Cattery holder * Cattery holder release Holds main batteries. Ste tw release the buttery holder to remove. (AA-size alkaline). it, ot to secure the battery holder in place. « Touch screen Displays text data and operational indicators.
Setting Up Use the following procedure to set up the CASSIOPEIA before using it for the first them. 1. Load the main batteries. » Load two AA-size alkaline batteries into the battery holder and then attach the holder to the CASSIOPEIA (page 17). 2. Load the back-up battery (page 19). 3, Wait for about five seconds, and then press the power switch to turn on power {page 14). + Turning on power causes the CASSIOPEIA display o change in the sequence shown below., Start up Setup screen screens 4.
18 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 19 To replace the back-up battery 1. Make sure the CASSIOPEIA is turned off. « If the CASSIOPEIA is on, press the power switch 1o turn it off. 2.Close the CASSIOPEIA and aura it over. 3.
2 Using the AC Adapter The AC adapter can be used us the main power supply of the CASSIOPEIA. The AC adapter is also used to supply power when charging the battery pack Attach the AC adapter to the CASSIOPEIA as shown in the illustration above. Warning A « Use only the AC adapter specified for this product.
22 4. Attach the battery pack to the CASSIOPEIA. Battery pack * The battery holder wail emit a click and the battery holder release will automatically lock when the battery pack is securely in place. To charge the battery pack Charging starts automatically when you connect the AC adapter to the CASSIOPEIA while the battery pack is attached. The charge indicator Eights {green) to indicate that charging is in progress, and goes out when charging is complete. « Tt takes about four hours to achieve full charge.
24 Case B: Mentor Contents Corrupted In this ease, the message A problem with memory.contents has been found, aud memory must be initialized..” appears on the screen. Use the stylus to touch the screen to change in the sequence shown below. Start up Se tap Screen screens Set up the CASSIOPEIA as described on page 16 of this manual. The desktop appears after sef up is complete. ‘When memory is seriously corrupted, the above procedure deletes all data stored in memory.
3.To continue with the full reset procedure and clear all memory . Connecting to a Desktop Computer contents, touch the screen with the stylus. Use the following procedure to connect the CASSIOPEIA to a desktop computer. Start up Setup Note that exchanging data with a desktop computer requires Microsoft screen screens Windows CE Services, which is on the Microsoft CI-ROM that is included with the CASSIOPEIA. » The display changes in the sequence shown below.
28 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 /A * Be sure to keep the dummy card that comes with the CASSIOPEIA inserted in the card slot whenever you are not using 2 PC card.
Replacing the Compact Flash Card | 4. Insert a new Compact Flash card into the slot. : * Double-check to make sure that the card is oriented correctly before The CASSIOPEIA comes equipped with a card slot that supports you insert it into the slot, Compact Flash cards. Important A « If the card stops part way into the slot.
32 Connecting to a Printer Use the following procedure to connect the CASSIOPEIA to a printer. Requirements * RS-232C able (supplied with CASSIOPEIA) * Converter {commercially available)® * Use a printer or a converter that matches the interface shown on page 40, "To concept to a printer 1. Make sure the printer and the CASSIOPEIA are both turned off. 2. Costume the converter to the connector of the RS-2320 cable, and then connect. the cable w your printer and the CASSIOPEIA. Converter Connect to printer.
34 35 Infrared Data Communication Built-in and Additional Software Infrared data communication capabilities let you exchange data between See the manual on the CD-ROM for details on how 1o use its software. two CASSIOPEIA units, or with a computer or printer that supports N infrared tads communication. ln any configuration, make sure that the See behalf User’s Guide on TLC; CASSIOPEIA Bonus Softwood? ! infrared ports ave facing directly at each other.
36 Troubleshooting Guide Display contrast setting is 00 Adjust display contrast. light. Main batteries are dead, Replace batteries. Page 17 Card cover {Compact Flash card) | Close the cover. Page 30 is open. The CASSIOPEIA does not operate under AC adapter power. Main batteries are not Loaded, Load batteries. Page 17 Main batteries are dead. Replace batteries. Page 17 Abnormal operation following battery replacement™ e Batteries are not loaded Remove the main batteries and | Page 18 correctly. reload them.
3. After setting up the CASSIOPEIA. tum it off. 6. Load the back-up battery. The screen is locked up. After completing the above procedure, you can transfer any data you Abnormal operation Reset the CASSIOPEIA. Page 23 have saved on a disk or other medium into CASSIOPEIA memory. If & reset does not correct the | Page 25 Important A problem, perform a full reset*. = You can also find useful information in the H/PC Companion manual. Abnormal operation Perform a full reset*.
a8 41 Technical Reference Hardware Specifications About CASSIOPEIA standard interfaces Model: A-20 The following describes the interfaces that are equipped on the CASSIOPEIA as standard. Basically. operation should not be expected from any device that is not compatible with these interfaces®. 1. Serial Port: Requires a 16550 compatible ART with FIFO buffer, For RS-232C, Modem, and other connections. 2, Printer Interface: PCL 3 standard. For printers.
