EG-800 Getting Started with the CASSIOPEIA (Hardware Manual) 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.
To reset the Pocket PC If your Pocket PC responds slowly, stops responding as expected, or “freezes,” try resetting it. A reset causes the Pocket PC to restart and re-adjust memory allocation. Unsaved data in open windows may be lost. • Use the stylus to press and hold the Reset button for about two seconds.
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.
Rechargeable Battery Pack Danger • Never try to take apart the battery pack or modify it in any way. The battery pack has built-in safety and protection mechanisms that ensure safe operation. Damaging these mechanisms creates the danger of fire, smoke emission, and explosion. • Never allow the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the battery pack to become connected by metal. Never transport or store the battery pack together with a necklace, hairpins or other metal objects.
Caution Misuse of batteries can cause them to leak, which damages and corrodes the area around the battery and creates the danger of fire and personal injury. Be sure to observe the following precautions. • When loading batteries, make sure their positive (+) and negative (–) poles are facing correctly. • Remove battery from the unit if you do not plan to use it for a long time. • Use only battery types that are specified for this unit.
Caution • Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet whenever leaving the unit unattended for long periods. • At least once a year, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up around the prongs can create the danger of fire. • Be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet before attempting to move the unit to another location. • Be sure to grasp the AC adapter when unplugging it from a wall outlet.
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. • Be sure to operate the [Power] button and program buttons with your fingers only.
Important • The TFT color LCD is a product of the latest color LCD manufacturing technology. However, virtually all TFT color LCDs have a very small number of pixels (about 0.01% of the total number of pixels) that do not turn on or always remain turned on. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction. • Playing back movies, digital camera images, and audio files consumes large amounts of power and may cause the CASSIOPEIA to become warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate malfunction.
Contents Safety Precautions ............................................................................................ 3 Markings and Symbols ........................................................................................... 3 Health Precautions .................................................................................................. 3 Precautions During Use .......................................................................................... 4 Rechargeable Battery Pack ............
Resetting the Unit ................................................................................................. 30 Performing a Reset ......................................................................................... 30 Memory Error Message .................................................................................. 31 Full Reset (Memory Initialize) ............................................................................. 32 Performing a Full Reset .....................................
Getting Ready Initial Setup • Before using the CASSIOPEIA for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to perform the set up procedure in accordance with the Quick Start Guide. Where to go for information... Your CASSIOPEIA comes with two manuals: this printed Hardware Manual, and a separate Pocket PC User’s Guide, which is a PDF file on the CASSIOPEIA CD-ROM. Be sure to read the contents of this Hardware Manual first.
Software Applications Software applications are available for purchase from Microsoft and third parties who support Windows CE. For details on commercially available software applications, contact your local retailer or visit the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com. Important • Whenever purchasing software applications, always double-check to make sure that it is compatible with the CASSIOPEIA. • Some applications written for a Palm-size PC (Windows CE 2.11) may not run on a Pocket PC.
Operations General Guide Charge indicator (Amber/Green) Lights amber when the battery pack is charging and turns green when full charge is achieved. Power button Turns power on and off. Indicator lamp (Red) Alerts you to alarms and warning. Microphone Card slot cover Start button (Program button) Press to display the Start menu. Stylus Touch screen Perform operations and input data by tapping and writing directly on the screen. Action control See “About the [Action] Control” on the next page.
Battery lock RESET button Card lock switch If the inserted card has a lock, this switch locks the card in place so it does not come out accidentally. Main battery (rechargeable battery pack) 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. Rotating the [Action] control performs operations similar to the up and down arrow keys of a computer keyboard.
Attaching the Strap Attach the strap to the CASSIOPEIA as shown in the illustration below. 1. Attach the card slot cover to the CASSIOPEIA. 2. Pass the strap loop through the strap hole and then pass the other end of the strap through the loop as shown below. Important • Use only the strap that comes with your CASSIOPEIA. • Never swing the CASSIOPEIA around by its strap.
Using the Touch Screen Sheet The touch screen sheet that comes with the unit protects the touch screen against scratching and other damage. Use the following procedure to affix the sheet to the touch screen. Important • When setting the touch screen sheet in place, take care not to press down on the touch screen too hard. Doing so can damage the touch screen. 1. Make sure the touch screen is free of dust and dirt. 2. Peel the green film from the touch screen sheet.
Drip-proofing Your CASSIOPEIA is drip-proof, which means it is able to withstand exposure to moderate amounts of rain, snow, and other moisture. Note, however, that drip-proofing is ensured only when the CASSIOPEIA’s rechargeable battery pack and the three covers (jack cover, card slot cover, serial connector cover) are securely and correctly in place. Closing the Jack Cover The following shows things you must do and things you need to avoid when closing the jack cover.
Example of incomplete closing The middle of the cover is still raised, which can allow moisture to get inside. Proper and complete sealing Installing the Card Slot Cover The following shows things you must do and things you need to avoid when installing the card slot cover. Card cover open Place the cover onto the card slot, and press one side into the slot. Press the other side of the cover into the slot.
Finally press the center of the cover and check to make sure that it closes completely. Example of incomplete closing A large gap is present in the center of the cover because it was not pressed into the slot properly. This can allow moisture to get inside. Proper and complete sealing Closing the Serial Connector Cover The following shows things you must do and things you need to avoid when closing the serial connector cover.
Press one side of the serial connector cover with your finger. While continually applying pressure, slide your finger to the other side of the cover so it closes completely. Example of incomplete closing One side of the cover is still raised, which can allow moisture to get inside. Proper and complete sealing Note • See page 27 for information about properly attaching the rechargeable battery pack.
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.
External AC Power Connecting the AC adapter (page 34) or AC adapter/charger (page 35) to the AC adapter jack on the left side of the CASSIOPEIA unit provides power in place of the main battery. AC power is also supplied through the power terminals on the bottom of the CASSIOPEIA whenever it is placed on the cradle (page 37). • The CASSIOPEIA can operate under AC power only if its rechargeable battery pack is attached.
• Data stored in memory can be lost if you continue operation after the low battery message appears or if you incorrectly load batteries. Be sure to always back up important data on your desktop computer hard disk or on a CompactFlash Card. See ActiveSync Help for information about backing up files to a desktop computer.
Replacing the Battery Pack (Main Battery) 1. Make sure the CASSIOPEIA is turned off. • If power is on, press the [Power] button to turn it off. 2. Turn the CASSIOPEIA over. 3. Use a coin or screwdriver to rotate the battery lock counterclockwise. Next, remove the battery pack. 4. Insert the bottom edge of the new battery pack into the groove at the bottom of the battery compartment, and then swing the top of the battery pack into place.
• The time required to attain a full charge is greatly affected by ambient temperature and the type of operations you perform on the CASSIOPEIA while charging is taking place. • You can normally operate the CASSIOPEIA while charging is taking place. However, you will not be able to perform any operation when setting up the CASSIOPEIA the first time after you purchased it, or while charging a new battery pack for the first time.
3. Slide the card release to the Free position. 4. If there is already a card in the slot, use the stylus to press the EJECT button straight down, and remove the card. EJECT button 5. 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. 6.
Important • Take care so either of the units does not move while infrared data communications are in progress. • Infrared data communications may be impossible under strong sunlight or inverter type fluorescent lighting. • Infrared data communication problems can be caused by the distance between the two ports, the angle between the two ports, outdoor sunlight, and low batteries. • Dirt and dust on the infrared port surface can cause communications errors and other problems.
• The unit performs a reset followed by a memory check operation. If no data error is found, the following two screens appear on the display in succession. • Startup screen • Desktop 2. Normal unit operation is possible after the desktop appears. • Memory data and settings are retained when you reset the Pocket PC. Important If the above operation does not solve the problem, perform a full reset (memory initialize, page 32).
Important Do not use the ActiveSync backup function to back up data to a computer when you suspect a data error. Doing so may also include the corrupted data that is causing your problem, which means the problem will reappear when you restore the data. 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.
4. Press the [Action] control again. • This starts the full reset operation, which deletes all data in memory. • Pressing the [Action] control displays the Startup screen. The remainder of this procedure identical to the Initial Setup described in the Quick Start Guide. Perform the steps of the Initial Setup procedure. You can abort the full reset operation while the messages in steps 2 and 3 are on the display by pressing the [Record] button.
Using Peripherals This section explains use of the various peripherals that are available for use with the CASSIOPEIA. Using the AC Adapter You can use the AC adapter to directly power the CASSIOPEIA or to supply power through the cradle. The battery pack charges while the CASSIOPEIA is directly connected to a power source by the AC adapter or while it is on the cradle. See “Charging the Battery Pack on the CASSIOPEIA” on page 27 for more information about battery pack charging.
Using the AC Adapter/Charger (CH-C59200U) As its name suggests, the AC Adapter/Charger functions as both a charger for the battery pack and as an AC adapter. ■ To charge a battery pack mounted on the AC adapter/charger 1. Plug the AC adapter/charger into a wall outlet as shown in the illustration. AC power cord 2. Mount the battery pack onto the AC adapter/charger. EJECT switch Chargeable battery pack RAPID CHARGE indicator Lights red while rapid charging is in progress.
3. After charging is complete, slide the EJECT switch in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove the battery pack from the AC adapter/charger. EJECT switch Important • Unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet when you are not using the AC adapter/charger. • If the indicator goes out during charging (indicating a charge error) or if a full charge is not achieved within a preset amount of time, unplug the adapter/charger from the wall outlet and stop charging.
Using the Cradle The cradle provides quick and easy connection between your CASSIOPEIA and a personal computer. Data passes between the CASSIOPEIA and cradle over a noncontact infrared link. CASSIOPEIA can also be powered from an AC power source when it is placed on the cradle. Connecting the Cradle to a Computer You can connect the cradle to a computer using either a 16-pin serial cable or the USB cable.
Note • Use of a USB connection requires installation of the USB driver on your computer. • You can also use the AC adapter/charger in place of the AC adapter in the above configuration. See page 35 for more information. ■ To connect using a 16-pin serial cable Important Be sure to turn off the CASSIOPEIA and your computer before connecting the cradle. 1. Slide the cradle’s serial/USB port cover so the serial port is open. 2. Connect as illustrated below.
Use the following procedure to place the unit onto the cradle. 1. Place the cradle on a desk or other flat, level surface. 2. Turn off the CASSIOPEIA. 3. Place the CASSIOPEIA onto the cradle as shown in the illustration. 4. Orient the CASSIOPEIA in relation to the cradle as shown in the illustration below. Important • Align the CASSIOPEIA properly with the grooves and slide it into the cradle as far as it will go. To remove the CASSIOPEIA from the cradle Slide the CASSIOPEIA straight up from the cradle.
Using the Serial Cable (20-pin) You can use the serial cable to connect the CASSIOPEIA directly to your computer. Important • See “Required System Configuration” on page 48 for the computer system that is required for direct serial connection. • Be sure to turn off the CASSIOPEIA and your computer before connecting the CASSIOPEIA. • The illustration below is just one possible connection configuration. The location and layout of serial ports vary from computer to computer.
To connect to a computer using the CASSIOPEIA USB cable 1. Plug the USB cable into the USB port of your computer. 2. Turn off your CASSIOPEIA. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your CASSIOPEIA.
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 your Internet service provider or company server. The following shows how to connect the CASSIOPEIA to a digital telephone.
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 power while data communication is in progress.
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. Response to screen tap is exceedingly slow. Recommended Action Page Reset the unit. If resetting the unit does not correct the problem, perform a full reset (which deletes memory contents). 30 32 Possible Cause Available memory is very low.
Rechargeable battery pack life is very short after each charge. Possible Cause Recommended Action Battery pack is damaged or has reached the end of its service life. Purchase a new battery pack. Page – Nothing happens when the touch screen is touched. Possible Cause Recommended Action Page The touch screen is out of calibration. Recalibrating the touch screen. 23 Static electricity or some other problem has caused the touch screen to malfunction. Reset the unit. 30 The touch screen is damaged.
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: EG-800 240 × 320 dots TFT Color LCD (65,536 colors) CPU: VR4122 Memory: 32MB Interfaces: Serial: RS-232C, 115.2 kbps max. Infrared: IrDA Ver. 1.1 Range: 30 cm max. USB (Client) Card Slot: CompactFlash card, 3.3V Type I / Type II Headphone jack: ø 3.5 mm stereo output Accepts monaural earphone, stereo earphones/headphones.
Required System Configuration The minimum system configuration required for running ActiveSync® 3.1 is described below. ActiveSync® 3.1 System Requirements • Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater, Microsoft® Windows® Me or Windows 95/98. (U.S.
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.
Re-attaching the Jack Cover and Serial Connector Cover The following procedures describe how to re-attach the jack and serial connector covers to the CASSIOPEIA after they have been removed. Re-attaching the Jack Cover The following shows things you must do and things you need to avoid when reattaching the jack cover. Jack cover removed 1 Align the raised part of the jack cover with the groove in the case. 2 Gently pull the jack cover outwards. 3 Lower the jack cover into place.
Press down on one side of the jack cover and then slide your finger to the other side so it completely closes. Check to make sure that the entire jack cover is completely and correctly pressed into the case. Re-attaching the Serial Connector Cover The following shows things you must do and things you need to avoid when reattaching the serial connector cover. Serial connector cover removed 1 Align the raised part of the serial connector cover with the groove in the case.
1 Press down on the cover with both thumbs. 2 Double check to make sure there are no gaps or unevenness between the cover and case. 3 If you discover a gap or unevenness, press down on the cover until it is eliminated. Check again to make sure that the serial connector cover is laying flat without any gaps around its edges.
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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