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  • Page 1 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/...
  • Page 2 Model Number: ClassPad 330 PLUS Trade Name: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Responsible party: CASIO AMERICA, INC. Address: 570 MT. PLEASANT AVENUE, DOVER, NEW JERSEY 07801 Telephone number: 973-361-5400 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Chapter 1 Getting Ready 1-1 Unpacking ..................... 1-1-1 1-2 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover ......... 1-2-1 1-3 Using the Stylus ................... 1-3-1 1-4 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad ......1-4-1 1-5 Handling Precautions ................1-5-1 1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast ..............

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Ready

    Chapter 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 Setting Up the ClassPad 1-5 Handling Precautions 1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast 1-7 Configuring Power Properties...

  • Page 5: Unpacking

    Quick Start Guide Touch Screen Protector Four AAA-size Batteries LR03 (AM4) ClassPad 330 PLUS Quick Start 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. (The protector is already installed http://edu.casio.com/dl/...

  • Page 6: Attaching And Removing The

    1-2-1 Attaching and Removing the Front Cover 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 to the front.

  • Page 7: Using The Stylus

    1-3-1 Using the Stylus 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, always keep the stylus in the slot provided for it on the ClassPad.

  • Page 8: Replacing Batteries And Setting Up The Classpad

    1-4-1 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad 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 are specifically listed in “Recommended Batteries” (shown below). Never use any other type of batteries.

  • Page 9: Classpad Operation

    1-4-2 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad 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 point marked 1.
  • Page 10 1-4-3 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad 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 RESTART back of the ClassPad.
  • Page 11 1-4-4 Replacing Batteries and Setting Up the ClassPad (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]. •...

  • Page 12: Handling Precautions

    1-5-1 Handling Precautions 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 temperatures or humidity, or large amounts of dust.
  • Page 13 For details, see “2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer” and “2-6 VCP and XCP File Operations”. In no event shall CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. be liable to anyone for special, collateral, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with or arising out of the purchase or use of these materials.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Display Contrast

    1-6-1 Adjusting Display Contrast 1-6 Adjusting Display Contrast Use the following procedure to display the Contrast dialog box and adjust display contrast. u ClassPad Operation (1) On the application menu, tap Y. • This starts up the System application. (2) Tap Z to display the Contrast dialog box. (3) Adjust display contrast.

  • Page 15: Configuring Power Properties

    1-7-1 Configuring Power Properties 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 automatically whenever you do not perform any operation for specified amount of time.

  • Page 16: Optimizing "Flash Rom

    Doing so can damage memory, resulting in loss of all memory contents and malfunction of your ClassPad. If this happens, you will need to request repair from your CASIO Maintenance Service Provider. Note that repair of your ClassPad will not recover any lost memory contents.

  • Page 17: Specifying The Ending Screen Image

    1-9-1 Specifying the Ending Screen Image 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 RAM data save operation is being performed, until power is actually turned off.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment

    1-10-1 Adjusting Touch Panel Alignment 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, tap Y. •...

  • Page 19: Battery Settings

    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 Battery Settings dialog box. •...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Performing Data Communication

    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 personal computer, you need to use the special USB cable that comes with ClassPad.

  • Page 21: Data Communication Overview

    Doing so can damage memory, resulting in loss of all memory contents and malfunction of your ClassPad. If this happens, you will need to request repair from your CASIO Maintenance Service Provider. Note that repair of your ClassPad will not recover any lost memory contents.
  • Page 22 How to Transfer Data For details, see “2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer”. k Connecting a ClassPad to a CASIO EA-200 Data Analyzer You can perform the following operations when connected to a Data Analyzer. • Transfer Data Analyzer setup information and sampled data to the ClassPad •...

  • Page 23: Select Connection Mode Dialog Box

    “Chapter 12 – Using the Program Application” in the separate Software User’s Guide, and the user documentation that comes with the Data Analyzer. k Connecting a ClassPad to a CASIO Projector You can connect the ClassPad to a CASIO projector and project ClassPad screen contents onto a screen. u Connection Use the special USB cable to connect the ClassPad’s 4-pin mini USB port to your projector’s...

  • Page 24: Using The Classpad Communication Application

    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. • [Cancel] ......Closes the Select Connection Mode dialog box without changing the setting.
  • Page 25 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. Tap this To do this: Or select this menu item: button: Select data to send Link - Transmit Enter receive standby Link - Receive...

  • Page 26: 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, and to a CASIO Projector. Connecting to Another ClassPad Unit Use the procedure below to connect two ClassPad units.

  • Page 27: Connecting To An Ea-200 Data Analyzer

    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 ClassPad, and control Data Analyzer operation from your ClassPad.

  • Page 28: Connecting To A Computer (Usb)

    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 following operating systems. ®...

  • Page 29: Connecting To A Projector (Usb)

    ClassPad. Visit the site below for information about which projector models require firmware updating, how to check the firmware version of a projector, how to update a projector’s firmware, and the latest CASIO projector models that are available.

  • Page 30: Configuring Communication Parameters

    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. u ClassPad Operation (1) On the application menu, tap B. •...

  • Page 31: Wakeup

    2-3-2 Configuring Communication Parameters u Speed (3Pin) To specify this data rate for 3-pin communication: Select this setting: 9600 bps 9600 bps 38400 bps 38400 bps 115200 bps 115200 bps* The above setting specifies the data rate when connected to another ClassPad, or a Data Analyzer.

  • Page 32: Transferring Data To Another Classpad Unit

    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 the procedure under “Connecting to Another ClassPad Unit” on page 2-2-1 to connect the two units.
  • Page 33 2-4-2 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit 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). •...

  • Page 34: Selecting Data For Transfer

    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 the Communication application, tap [Link] and then [Transmit], or tap E to display the Select Data dialog box.
  • Page 35 2-4-4 Transferring Data to Another ClassPad Unit Data Folder List Tap “Presystm” to highlight it, and then tap it again. This lists the variables contained in the “Presystm” folder. eActivity Folder List Tap “e-Act2”. This lists the data contained in the “e-Act2” folder. •...

  • Page 36: Sending A Screenshot Of The Current Display Contents

    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 transfer is disabled when either of the following conditions exists. •...

  • Page 37: Communication Standby

    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 send data, or for it to get ready to receive data. The following describes how communication standby affects certain ClassPad operations.

  • Page 38: Transferring Data Between Classpad And A Computer

    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 storage area as a USB Flash Drive. After a connection is established, data can be transferred between ClassPad and computer using computer operations only.
  • Page 39 2-5-2 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 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 computer is running, perform one of the following operations.
  • Page 40 2-5-3 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 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 the ClassPad drive on the computer.
  • Page 41 2-5-4 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 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 to main memory and the eActivity area.
  • Page 42 2-5-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 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 application in the application menu.
  • Page 43 2-5-6 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer 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 You are attempting to import an invalid file type.

  • Page 44: Vcp And Xcp File Operations

    2-6-1 VCP and XCP File Operations 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 later to ClassPad from a computer or the ClassPad mass storage area when required.
  • Page 45 2-6-2 VCP and XCP File Operations (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].
  • Page 46 2-6-3 VCP and XCP File Operations (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]. •...
  • Page 47 2-6-4 VCP and XCP File Operations 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 panel, tap m to display the application menu.
  • Page 48 2-6-5 VCP and XCP File Operations 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 Variables ....
  • Page 49 2-6-6 VCP and XCP File Operations (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]. •...
  • Page 50 2-6-7 VCP and XCP File Operations 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. (3) Select the folder or Variable you want to export.
  • Page 51 2-6-8 VCP and XCP File Operations (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. •...
  • Page 52 2-6-9 VCP and XCP File Operations 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 Open process. Too Many eActivity Files Number of eActivity files exceeded the allowable maximum during the Open process.

  • Page 53: Projecting Classpad Screen Contents From A Projector

    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 Projector (USB)” (page 2-2-4) to connect ClassPad to a projector.
  • Page 54 2-7-2 Projecting ClassPad Screen Contents from a Projector 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 running could possibly result in the projected screen being different from the ClassPad screen.

  • Page 55: Appendix

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

  • Page 56: Resetting And Initializing The Classpad

    -1-1 Resetting and Initializing the ClassPad 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.
  • Page 57 -1-2 Resetting and Initializing the ClassPad 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.

  • Page 58: Deleting An Application

    -2-1 Deleting an Application 2 Deleting an Application You can delete an add-in application by deleting it from the application menu or by using [Add-In App.] Memory Usage sheet of the System application as described in Chapter 16 in the separate Software User’s Guide.

  • Page 59: Power Supply

    -3-1 Power Supply 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 ......medium ......low Important! • Be sure to replace batteries as soon as possible whenever the battery level indicator shows (medium).

  • Page 60: Number Of Digits And Precision

    -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. •...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    -5-1 Specifications 5 Specifications Calculation range: –999 to 9.999999999 and 0. Internal operations use 15-digit mantissa. | > 10 –2 Exponential display range: Normal 1: 10 > | |, | –9 | > 10 Normal 2: 10 > | |, | Program capacity: 515000 bytes (max.) Power supply: Four AAA-size batteries LR03 (AM4), or four nickel-metal hydride batteries...
  • Page 62 -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/Receive38k) Parity: None Bit length: 8 bits Stop bit: Send38k: 2 bits Receive38k: 1 bit Flow control: X ON 20110901...
  • Page 63 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 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.
  • Page 64 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...

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