Casio ClassPad 330 Hardware User's Manual

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ClassPad 330 PLUS Hardware User’s Guide CASIO Education website URL http://edu.casio.com ClassPad website URL http://edu.casio.com/products/classpad/ Access the URL below and register as a user. http://edu.casio.com/dl/ E ...

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GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THE 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. Thes...

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20110901 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Ready 1-1 Unpacking ............................................................................................. 1-1-1 1-2 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover ......................................... 1-2...

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20110901 Getting Ready This section contains important information you need to know before using the ClassPad for the first time. 1-1 Unpacking 1-2 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover 1-3 Using the Stylus 1-4 Replacing Batteries and Se...

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20120301 1-1 Unpacking When unpacking your ClassPad, check to make sure that all of the items shown here are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer immediately. ClassPad Stylus (Inserted in ClassPad.) CD-ROM 3-pin Cable (S...

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20110901 1-2 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover u To remove the front cover Before using the ClassPad, remove the front cover and attach it to the back. u To attach the front cover When you are not using the ClassPad, attach the front cover ...

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20110901 1-3 Using the Stylus Slide the stylus from the slot provided for it on the ClassPad, and then use it to perform touch panel operations. Important! • Be careful so that you do not misplace or lose the stylus. When you are not using it, al...

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20110901 1-4 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad Precautions: Incorrectly using batteries can cause them to burst or leak, possibly damaging the interior of the ClassPad. Note the following precautions: • Use only the batteries that ...

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20110901 u ClassPad Operation (1) Making sure that you do not accidentally press the o key, attach the front cover to the ClassPad and then turn the ClassPad over. Remove the battery cover from the ClassPad by pulling with your finger at the poi...

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20110901 b. Tap the center of each of the four cross marks as they appear on the display. If the Touch Panel Alignment screen does not appear, use the stylus to press the RESTART button on the back of the ClassPad. Important! • It may take a l...

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20110901 (8) Specify the soft keyboard key arrangement. a. On the list that appears, tap the key arrangement you want to use. b. When the key arrangement you want is selected, tap [Set]. Tapping [Cancel] selects QWERTY arrangement and advances t...

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20110901 1-5 Handling Precautions • Your ClassPad is made of precision components. Never try to take it apart. • Avoid dropping your ClassPad and subjecting it to strong impact. • Do not store the ClassPad or leave it in areas exposed to high...

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20110901 1-5-2 Handling Precautions Be sure to keep physical records of all important data! Low battery power or incorrect replacement of the batteries that power the ClassPad can cause the data stored in memory to be corrupted or even lost entirely...

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20110901 (3) Adjust display contrast. To do this: Tap this button: Make the display lighter Make the display darker Return contrast to its initial factory default setting Initial • Tapping and holding or continually performs the applicable o...

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20110901 1-7 Configuring Power Properties Use the Power Properties dialog box to configure the auto power off (APO) setting. Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off (APO) feature helps conserve battery power by turning off the ClassPad unit automatical...

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20110901 1-8 Optimizing “Flash ROM” Use the following procedure to perform a “garbage collection” operation that optimizes eActivity area and mass storage area (USB Flash Drive). Optimizing Flash ROM increases the amount of memory availab...

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20110901 1-9 Specifying the Ending Screen Image Whenever you press the o key to turn off the ClassPad unit, it copies any data currently in RAM to Flash ROM, and then turns off power. The ending screen is what appears on the display while the RA...

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20110901 1-10 Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment You should adjust touch panel alignment whenever you find that the wrong operation or no operation is performed when you tap the ClassPad screen. u ClassPad Operation (1) On the application menu, ta...

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20110901 1-11-1 Battery Settings 1-11 Battery Settings Use these settings to specify the battery type you will use. u ClassPad Operation (1) On the application menu, tap Y. • This starts up the System application. (2) Tap to display the Batte...

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20110901 Performing Data Communication You can use the SB-62 data communication cable to connect your ClassPad to another ClassPad unit or to a CASIO Data Analyzer, and transfer data between them. To transfer data between a ClassPad and a person...

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20110901 2-1 Data Communication Overview This section provides an overview of the types of connections that are possible, and the data that can be transferred over each connection. It also tells you how to use the Communication application to tra...

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20110901 2-1-2 Data Communication Overview k Connecting a ClassPad to a Computer You can perform the following operations when connected to a computer. • Transfer variable data and eActivity data between the ClassPad and a computer • Install a...

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20110901 2-1-3 Data Communication Overview u How to Transfer Data Use the “Send38k” and “Receive38k” program commands to transfer data. For details, see “Chapter 12 – Using the Program Application” in the separate Software User’s Gu...

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20110901 2-1-4 Data Communication Overview • [Projector] ....................... Mode for connecting ClassPad to a projector and projecting ClassPad screen contents. See “2-7 Projecting ClassPad Screen Contents from a Projector” for details...

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20110901 2-1-5 Data Communication Overview k Communication Application Menus and Buttons The following explains the operations you can perform using the menus and buttons of the Communication application. To do this: Tap this button: Or select t...

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20110901 2-2-1 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device 2-2 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device This section provides detailed explanations about how to connect the ClassPad to another ClassPad unit, to a computer, to a CASIO Data Analyzer...

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20110901 2-2-2 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device Connecting to an EA-200 Data Analyzer You can use the CASIO Data Analyzer to sample and collect data on various everyday natural phenomena. You can also connect the Data Analyzer to your Cla...

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20110901 2-2-3 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device Connecting to a Computer (USB) Use the procedure below to connect ClassPad to a computer. k Required Hardware ClassPad: 1 unit Computer: 1 Special USB Cable: 1 Running one of the follow...

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20120301 2-2-4 Connecting the ClassPad to Another Device Connecting to a Projector (USB) Use the procedure below to connect ClassPad to a CASIO projector. k Required Hardware ClassPad: 1 unit Projector: 1 Special USB Cable: 1 k Connectable P...

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20110901 2-3-1 Configuring Communication Parameters 2-3 Configuring Communication Parameters Before trying to transfer data with the ClassPad, you should perform the procedures described in this section to configure its data communication parameters...

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20110901 2-3-2 Configuring Communication Parameters The above setting specifies the data rate when connected to another ClassPad, or a Data Analyzer. Note that you must set the data rate (baud rate) for both the ClassPad and the connected device so...

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20110901 2-4-1 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit 2-4 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit This section details the steps you should perform in order to transfer data from one ClassPad unit to another. u ClassPad Operation (1) Use th...

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20110901 Sender (6) In response to the confirmation message that appears, tap [OK] to send the data or [Cancel] to cancel the send operation. • Sender Tapping [OK] sends the data you selected in step (4). • Receiver If the receiving de...

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20110901 2-4-3 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit Selecting Data for Transfer Perform the following steps on the sending device to select the data you want to send in step (3) of the procedure on page 2-4-1. u ClassPad Operation (1) In th...

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20110901 2-4-4 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit • To return to the folder list from a list of folder contents, tap I in the lower left corner of the window. • You can transfer all of the variables or data in a folder by selecting th...

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20110901 2-4-5 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit Sending a Screenshot of the Current Display Contents Use the following procedure to send the current display contents of your ClassPad to another ClassPad unit. Important! Screenshot transf...

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20110901 2-4-6 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit Communication Standby The ClassPad enters “communication standby” when you perform a send or receive operation. While in communication standby, the ClassPad waits for the other unit to se...

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20110901 2-5-1 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer Establishing a USB connection between ClassPad and a computer will cause the computer to recognize the ClassPad’s mass storag...

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20110901 To terminate the connection between the ClassPad and a computer (1) If the ClassPad is connected to a Windows computer, note the drive letter (E, F, G, etc.) assigned to the ClassPad drive. (2) Depending on the type of operating system your...

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20110901 Transferring Data This section explains data transfer operations while the ClassPad drive is open on a computer. To transfer data between ClassPad and a computer (1) Establish a connection between the ClassPad and computer, and then open th...

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20110901 Auto Import of VCP Files When you terminate a USB connection, ClassPad automatically imports a VCP file currently in the AutoImport folder. VCP File Import .... Only one VCP file inside the top level of the AutoImport folder is imported t...

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20110901 Installing Add-In Files Add-in files can be installed on ClassPad to give it additional functions. The following are the types of add-in files that are available. Add-in applications (.c1a): Installing this type of add-in displays the appl...

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20110901 Error Messages Error Message Description Insufficient Storage Memory Insufficient available capacity in the mass storage area. Insufficient Memory Insufficient capacity in main memory or the eActivity area during import. Invalid Data Type Y...

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20110901 2-6 VCP and XCP File Operations When saving ClassPad eActivity data or program data for storage on a computer or in the ClassPad mass storage area, you need to convert it to a VCP file or XCP file. VCP files and XCP files can be imported ...

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20110901 (3) Tap [Save As]. This displays a file specification dialog box like the one shown below. (4) Enter the file name and then tap [Save]. The dialog box shown below appears after save is complete. (5) Tap [OK]. • • To open a VCP file (1...

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20110901 (3) Tap [Open]. This causes a file specification dialog box to appear. It shows the VCP files in the mass storage area. (4) Select the VCP file you want to open and then tap [Open]. This displays the dialog box shown below. 1 2 (5) Select t...

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20110901 2 Overwrites existing data as necessary and imports non-existent data as new data. The dialog box shown below will appear when file import is complete. (6) Tap [OK]. • Resetting the ClassPad Main Memory and eActivity Area (1) On the icon ...

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20110901 Importing and Exporting XCP Files The following explains the three file operations available for XCP files. View Storage & Import ... Imports a XCP file stored in the mass storage area into the main memory or eActivity area. Export Va...

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20110901 (2) Select “View Storage & Import” and then tap [Select]. This displays a file selection dialog box. It shows the folders and XCP files in the mass storage area. • (3) Select the XCP file you want to import and then tap [Import]. ...

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20110901 To export Variable data (1) On the application menu, tap Y. This starts up the System application and displays the [Storage] sheet. (2) Select “Export Variables” and then tap [Select]. This displays a dialog box for selecting a folder. �...

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20110901 (5) Select the export destination folder you want and then tap [OK]. The dialog box shown below will appear when export is complete. (6) Tap [OK]. • To export eActivity data (1) On the application menu, tap Y. This starts up the System ap...

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20110901 Error Messages VCP File Save As/Open/New Error Message Description Insufficient Storage Memory Insufficient mass storage area memory during file creation. Insufficient Memory Insufficient main memory or eActivity area memory during the Ope...

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20110901 2-7 Projecting ClassPad Screen Contents from a Projector You can connect ClassPad to a CASIO projector and project its screen contents. To project ClassPad screen contents from a projector (1) Use the procedure under “Connecting to a Pro...

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20110901 Precautions when Connecting An hourglass figure may remain projected on the screen after you connect the ClassPad to a projector. Also, changing to another screen while a graph is being drawn or while a Program application program is runni...

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20110901 Appendix 1 Resetting and Initializing the ClassPad 2 Deleting an Application 3 Power Supply 4 Number of Digits and Precision 5 Specifications α ...

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20110901 1 Resetting and Initializing the ClassPad The memory of your ClassPad is divided into four parts: main memory, a mass storage area for storing data, an eActivity area, and a RAM area for executing various calculations and operations. Res...

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20110901 k Performing the RAM Reset Operation You should perform the RAM reset operation whenever your ClassPad freezes up or when it begins to operate abnormally for some reason. The RAM reset operation should restore normal ClassPad operation. ...

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20110901 2 Deleting an Application You can delete an add-in application by deleting it from the application menu or by using the [Add-In App.] Memory Usage sheet of the System application as described in Chapter 16 in the separate Software User�...

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20110901 3 Power Supply Your ClassPad is powered by four AAA-size batteries LR03 (AM4), or four nickel-metal hydride batteries. The battery level indicator is displayed in the status bar. ........................ full ...........................

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20110901 α -4-1 Number of Digits and Precision 4 Number of Digits and Precision k Number of Digits Standard Mode The following applies when the check box next to the “Decimal Calculation” item on the Basic Format dialog box is not selected....

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20110901 5 Specifications Calculation range: ± 1 × 10 –999 to ± 9.999999999 × 10 999 and 0. Internal operations use 15-digit mantissa. Exponential display range: Normal 1: 10 –2 > | x |, | x | > 10 10 Normal 2: 10 –9 ...

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20110901 α -5-2 Specifications Data Communication Port: 3-pin data communication port 4-pin mini USB port Method: Start-stop (asynchronous), full-duplex Transmission speed (BPS): 115200/38400/9600 bits/second (normal) 38400 bits/second (Send38k/...

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Manufacturer: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan Responsible within the European Union: CASIO EUROPE GmbH Casio-Platz 1, 22848 Norderstedt, Germany This mark applies in EU countries only. Canadian Regul...

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CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. 6-2, Hon-machi 1-chome Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, Japan One or more of the following patents may be used in the product. U.S.Pats. 5,539,867 SA1203-D ...