E ™ PROGRAM-LINK FA-124 Ver. 2.00 User’s Guide CASIO Worldwide Education Website http://edu.casio.com CASIO EDUCATIONAL FORUM http://edu.casio.
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Getting Started • You can use FA-124 to develop programs using the same commands as those available on the CASIO Graphic Scientific Calculator. You can store your programs on your computer, and use the FA-124’s data communication functions to transfer them to your calculator when you need them.
Manual Conventions • The terms “FA-124” and “this software” as used in this manual refer to the FA-124 Ver. 2.00 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 FA-124 application software. It assumes that you are already familiar with the following computer operations.
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 fx-9750GII fx-9860GII SD fx-9860GII fx-9860G AU PLUS • ALGEBRA FX Series ALGEBRA FX 2.0 • CFX-9850G Series fx-9750GA PLUS CFX-9850G fx-9750G CFX-9850G PLUS CFX-9850Ga PLUS CFX-9850GB PLUS • fx-7400G Series fx-7450G fx-7400G PLUS ALGEBRA FX 2.0 PLUS FX 1.0 FX 1.
System Requirements Operating Systems: Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP1, Windows® 7 * 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: Computer with one of the Windows® operating systems pre-installed (Excluding computers with an upgraded operating system and self-built computers.
Contents 1. Installing the Software ............................................................................ E-6 Installing ............................................................................................................................ E-6 Uninstalling ...................................................................................................................... E-11 2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer ..................................... E-12 3.
1. Installing the Software Installing Use the procedures in this section to install the FA-124. It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows Programs before running the Install Wizard. k To install FA-124 1. Open the [FA-124] folder. 2. Double-click “CASIO FA-124” or “CASIO FA-124.exe”. • This displays a language selection menu. • The option you select here specifies the language of the screen text that appears during installation.
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.
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.
1. Installing the Software 7. Perform either of the two following steps to specify the installation drive and folder. • To use the default settings Simply click the [Next] button. • To 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 installation.
1. Installing the Software • If your computer is running Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 a. The dialog box shown below will appear when installation starts. Windows Vista®: Click “Allow”. Windows® 7: Click “Yes”. b. The dialog box shown below will appear if the USB driver is not installed on your computer. Click the [Install] button. 9. When a message appears telling you that installation is complete, click the [Finish] button. • This finalizes installation of the software on your computer.
1. Installing the Software Uninstalling Perform the following steps if you ever need to remove FA-124 from your computer. k To uninstall 1. Display the Windows Control Panel. 2. Click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3. In the list of applications on the dialog box that appears, select “CASIO FA-124”. 4. Click the [Add/Remove] button to start a program maintenance wizard. 5. Click the [Yes] button. • This completes the uninstall procedure.
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer k To connect the calculator to your computer with the USB cable Important! • Be sure to install the FA-124 before you connect the calculator to your computer. Connecting before you install the FA-124 can result in improper operation. 1. Connect the USB cable that comes with the calculator or with the FA-124 USB to your computer. 2. Connect the USB cable to your calculator.
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer u Windows® XP Users After installing the FA-124, perform the following steps to install the USB driver on your computer. 1. Connecting the calculator to a computer running Windows ® XP causes the screen shown below to appear on your computer display. Select “No, not this time”. 2. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and then click [Next].
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 3. Though a message appears to let you know that the software has not passed the “Windows Logo Test”, there is no need for concern. Simply click [Continue Anyway] and proceed with installation. 4. Click [Finish]. k To connect the calculator to your computer with the SB-88 cable Note • Use the SB-88 cable that comes with the FA-123 USB or FA-124 USB. • Data transfer using the SB-88 cable is not supported with Windows® 7 (64-bit). 1.
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer Windows® XP 3. Connecting the calculator to your computer will cause the screen shown below to appear on your computer. 4. Select “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)” and then click [Next].
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 5. Select “Include this location in the search:” and then enter “E:\USB2KXP” (assuming the name of your CD-ROM drive is E:). • You also could click [Browse] and select the USB driver on the dialog box that appears. 6. Click [Next]. 7. When a dialog box appears telling you that the software has not passed Windows logo testing, click [Continue Anyway] to continue with installation. 8. Click [Finish].
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer Windows Vista® 3. Connecting the calculator to your computer will cause the screen shown below to appear on your computer. 4. Click “Locate and install driver software (recommended)”.
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 5. Click “Don’t search online”. 6. Click “Browse my computer for driver software (advanced)”. 7. Enter “E:\USB2KXP” (assuming the name of your CD-ROM drive is E:). • You also could click [Browse] and select the USB driver on the dialog box that appears.
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 8. Click [Next]. 9. Click “Install this driver software anyway”. 10. Click [Close].
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer Windows® 7 3. On the Start menu, right-click Computer and then select Properties. • The screen show below will appear on your computer. 4. Click “Device Manager”.
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 5. Right-click “Unknown device” under “Other devices” and then select “Properties”. 6. Click [Update Driver].
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 7. Click “Browse my computer for driver software”. 8. Enter “E:\USB2KXP” (assuming the name of your CD-ROM drive is E:). • You also could click [Browse] and select the USB driver on the dialog box that appears. 9. Click [Next].
2. Connecting the Calculator to Your Computer 10. Click “Install this driver software anyway”. 11. Click [Close].
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 1. On your computer’s desktop, double-click “FA-124”. • This starts up FA-124. 2. Select [Tool] - [Model Type] - [fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII]. • You also can select [Tool] - [Model Type] - [GRAPH95/85/75/35+]. 3. Select [Link] - [Communications]. • This displays the port selection dialog box. 4. Select “USB” and then click [OK]. • This specifies that the calculator is connected to the computer’s USB port. 5.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII Toolbar Buttons and Icons The following describes FA-124 toolbar buttons and icons. — Establishes a connection between your calculator and FA-124. — Disconnects your calculator from the FA-124. — Copies the currently selected folder(s) or file(s). — Pastes copied folder(s) or file(s). — Deletes the currently selected image(s), folder(s) or file(s). — Creates a new folder. — Displays variables stored in memory.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII — Icon for folders and files in the flash image. (Can be selected with fx-9860G Series only.) — Icon for data groups and files in the memory image. — Icon for a folder. — Icon for files or variables. — Data group icon.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII Menu Commands and Icons The following describes the shortcut menus that appear when you right-click with the mouse. k Right-clicking [User Name] (Calculator) • Collapse/Expand — Collapses/expands data groups. • Copy — 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 (Calculator) • Collapse/Expand — Collapses/expands data groups.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII k Right-clicking • • • • • (FA-124) Export — Exports the files in the selected folder to an external file. Import — Imports an external file to an image. Copy — Copies the currently selected folder. Paste — Pastes copied file. Delete — Deletes the currently selected folder. k Right-clicking (Calculator) • Copy — Copies the currently selected file. • Paste — Pastes copied file.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII k Right-clicking FA-124 • Expand/Collapse — Expands/Collapses the currently selected flash or memory image. • Add New Image — Adds a new image. • Insert Existing Image — Inserts an existing image. k Right-clicking • • • • • • • • or Expand/Collapse — Expands/Collapses the folder tree. Export — Exports the selected image to an external file. Import — Imports an external file to an image.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII k To configure the calculator for data transfer with the SB-88 cable 1. Connect the SB-88 cable. 2. From the main menu, enter the LINK mode and then press 2(RECV). • This will display the “Receiving...” screen. Using FA-124 The following procedures explain how to perform various data transfer and other operations using FA-124. k To establish a connection between your calculator and FA-124 1.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 3. After the connection is established, the Calculator window will show data groups and data, while the FA-124 window will show flash images and memory images. • On the Calculator window toolbar, click memory data. to display main memory data, or for storage • Double-clicking a data group on the Calculator window will display the data contained in the data group.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII k To transfer a data group from the calculator to a computer 1. Start up FA-124 and establish a connection with your calculator. 2. On the Calculator window, select the data group you want to transfer. • To select multiple data groups, hold down the computer keyboard’s [Ctrl] key as you click each one. 3. Use your mouse to drag the selected data group to the FA-124 window memory image to transfer it. 4.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 3. Select the data you want to transfer. • To select multiple data items, hold down the computer keyboard’s [Ctrl] key as you click each one. 4. Use your mouse to drag the selected data to the FA-124 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.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 3. Double-click the data group to expand it. 4. Select the file you want to transfer. • To 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 Calculator window icon to transfer it. • You can also transfer a single data group by dragging it to the Calculator window.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 6. If you want to transfer other files, repeat steps 3 and 5. 7. After you are finished, terminate the connection between your calculator and computer. k To create a new folder 1. On the Calculator window (storage memory only) or the FA-124 window, click the tool bar button. 2. Click the (New Folder) button. 3.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 3. On the confirmation dialog box that appears, click [OK] to delete or [Cancel] to cancel. k To terminate the connection between your calculator and FA-124 1. After data transfer is complete, click (Disconnect) on the Calculator window toolbar. Your computer screen will show this. Batch Transferring Files You can use the data backup feature to transfer all calculator data to a computer for backup.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII Adding a Flash Image or Memory Image Use the procedure below when you want to add a flash image or memory image to the FA-124 window. The following procedure shows how to add a flash image. The procedure for adding a memory image is virtually identical. 1. On the FA-124 window, click the toolbar button. 2. Right-click [FA-124], and then select [Add New Image] from the shortcut menu that appears. 3.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 2. Right-click with the mouse. 3. On the shortcut menu that appears, select [Export]. • Flash image: The dialog box shown below appears. Select the save destination directory, and then click [OK]. The file is saved using the same name as the flash image. • Memory image: The dialog box shown below appears. Type in the file name, and then click [Save].
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII Importing a Flash Image or Memory Image Use the FA-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 shortcut menu that appears, select [Insert Existing Image]. 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 FA-124 window and displays in.
3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII 2. Right-click with your mouse. 3. On the shortcut menu that appears, select [Import]. 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. Note • You also can import a file from a computer folder by dragging it to the FA-124 window.
4. Data Transfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400G/CFX-9850G Series Important! • For information about data transfer with the fx-9750GII and fx-7400GII, see “3. Data Transfer between a Computer and fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII”. File Configuration FA-124 files are called “catalog files,” which can be one of three different types.
4. Data Transfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400G/CFX-9850G Series Note • Graphic files saved as the above file format cannot be opened using FA-124. File Transfer 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 the section of the calculator’s User’s Guide titled “Data Communications.
4. Data Transfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400G/CFX-9850G Series k Transferring 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 [Transmit] in the LINK mode. Select [Select] and then select the data item you want to sent. Select [Trans] and then select [Yes].
4. Data Transfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400G/CFX-9850G 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. You can also use the “Save type” box to specify the file format. • Double check the following items whenever data transfer is not performed correctly.
4. Data Transfer between a Computer and ALGEBRA FX Series or fx-7400G/CFX-9850G Series 4. Select [Link] - [Transmit]. • Double check to make sure that both units are set up correctly for data transfer and then click [OK]. • Data transfer starts at this time, with its progress indicated by a dialog box on the computer screen. 5. If a received file has a name of a file already stored in calculator memory, a dialog box appears asking if you want to overwrite the existing file.
5. Data Editing Creating a New Catalog File (ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850G, fx-7400G Series only) 1. Select [File] - [New] - [Model Type], and then on the sending unit select [Model Type]. Sample screen 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 (Program)”. • For details on copying or moving data, see “Deleting, Copying, and Moving Groups and Items”. 3. Select [File] - [Save As] to save the data.
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 this software. • When a program with password is transferred from the calculator to the computer, the password is ignored. • You cannot edit a BASE program.
5. Data Editing Deleting, Copying, and Moving Groups and Items 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 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. Open the destination catalog file and then select [Edit] - [Paste]. Note • You could also drag the group and item to the designation window.
6. Data Conversion • On the fx-9860G Series calculator, you can convert between List, File, Matrix, and Spreadsheet data and csv format data. • On an ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850G, fx-7400G Series calculator, you can convert between List, File, and Matrix data and csv format data. • You can also convert data between fx-9860G Series format and older model (ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850G, fx-7400G Series) format. k To convert calculator data to csv format 1. Select the data you want to convert. 2.
6. Data Conversion k To 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 Series Spreadsheet data, input up to eight characters for the file name. 4. Click [OK] to start data conversion. 5. One of the following happens when conversion is complete. fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII: The converted data is created.
6. Data Conversion k Converting data between fx-9860G Series format and ALGEBRA FX, CFX9850G, or fx-7400G Series format u Converting from fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII to ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850G/fx7400G Series 1. On the FA-124 window, select the image to be converted. 2. When converting to ALGEBRA FX Series: select [Tool] - [Convert] - [fx-9860G ALGEBRA- FX conversion]. When converting to CFX-9850G/fx-7400G Series: select [Tool] - [Convert] - [fx-9860G CFX-9850G conversion].
6. Data Conversion 4. When converting to ALGEBRA FX Series: select [Tool] - [Model Type] - [ALGEBRA FX series]. When converting to CFX-9850G/fx-7400G Series: select [Tool] - [Model Type] - [fx-7400G/ CFX-9850G series]. 5. Select [File] - [Open], and then open the converted catalog file. (See “Transferring files from your computer to your calculator” on page E-44.) u Converting from ALGEBRA FX, CFX-9850G/fx-7400G Series to fx-9860G Series/fx9750GII/fx-7400GII 1. Open the catalog file you want to convert.
6. Data Conversion 3. Type in the file name, and then click [OK]. • The converted image file (with extension “.g1r”) will be stored at My Documents\Casio\FA-124 on your computer’s hard disk. 4. Select [Tool] - [Model Type] - [fx-9860G Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII]. • You also can select [Tool] - [Model Type] - [GRAPH95/85/75/35+]. 5. Use the procedure under “Importing a Flash Image or Memory Image” (page E-39) to import the converted image. Note • For information about how data is converted, see “9.
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 Your Computer u fx-9860G Series, fx-9750GII 1. Connect the USB cable. • This displays a pop-up window. 2. Press 2(ScreenCapt). 3. On the calculator, display the screen you want to transfer. 4.
7. Screen Capture u ALGEBRA FX Series 1. Set up the calculator to send a screen shot to a computer. • Use the calculator’s LINK mode set up (u3(SET UP)) to specify Direct (direct send) for the H-Copy item. 2. On the calculator, display the screen you want to send to the computer. 3. On the FA-124 menu bar, select [Link] - [Screen Capture]. 4. On the calculator, press u6(H-COPY) to send the screen shot. u CFX-9850G/fx-7400G Series 1. Set up the calculator to send a screen shot to a computer.
7. Screen Capture Displaying and Printing a Captured Screen Image k To display a captured screen image Select [File] - [Open] and open the image file to display the image. k To 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 enlargement factors, and then start the printing. • You can use the preview function to display an image of the printout on the screen.
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 You can input commands using any one of the three following methods. • Selecting a command from the PRGM menu • Inputting commands from the keyboard • Displaying the calculator window and using the mouse to click on its keys Note • To display the calculator window, select [View] - [Calculator].
9. Data Transfer 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 Series/fx-9750GII/fx-7400GII and then stores it on disk. • Old Model Caluculator fx-7700GB CFX-9800G fx-8700GB fx-7700GE fx-7700GH fx-9700GE fx-9700GH The following table shows how data is converted.
10. Installing an Add-in fx-9860G Series supports installation of the three types of add-ins described below. • Add-In Applications: You can install new applications as required. • Add-In Languages: You can install languages for on-screen messages. • Add-In Menus: You can install application menus in various languages. The procedure for installing an add-in the identical to the normal file import operation. Uninstall is also the same as deleting a normal file. k To install an add-in 1.
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 FA-124 window. 6. Drag the file and drop it into the [User Name] icon on the Calculator window. • This will install the add-in on the calculator. k To uninstall an add-in • You can uninstall an add-in by using the calculator MEMORY mode to delete the its file.
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