Casio CLASSPAD User manual

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ClassPad
Manager
• Version 3.0 Professional
• Version 3.0 Basic
(PROGRAM-LINK
TM
)
User’s Guide
E

Note
Display examples shown in this User’s Guide are intended for illustrative purposes only.
The actual text and values that appear on display may differ from the examples shown in this
User’s Guide.

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ClassPad Manager 3.0 Version Types
Type Features
ClassPad Manager
Version 3.0 Basic • Fixed size window
ClassPad Manager
Version 3.0 Professional
• Deluxe version
• Resizable window for easy text input and the ability to view long
math expressions without scrolling
• eActivity copy and paste into a word processor for editing
• Copy of window pane or math expression as MathML content
• Import of pictures as backgrounds or for use in the Picture
application, export of expressions to a MathML file
Important!
• Unless noted otherwise, all instructions and information given in this manual apply to both the
Basic and Professional versions.
• Exchange Window functionality is the same in the Basic and Professional versions.

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Getting Started
• You can use ClassPad Manager to develop programs and eActivities using the same commands
as those available on the ClassPad. You can store your programs and eActivities on your
computer, and use the ClassPad Manager’s data communication functions to transfer them to
your ClassPad when you need them.
• Once you establish a link with your computer over the USB cable that comes bundled with the
ClassPad, you can use easy-to-understand Microsoft Explorer-like operations to transfer data
(programs, variable data, and eActivities) between them.
• You can transfer data by putting the ClassPad into its communication standby state and then
performing all operations on your connected computer.
• ClassPad Manager provides the following capabilities.
·ClassPad emulation, which lets you perform ClassPad operations on your computer
·ClassPad emulation screen capture (to the clipboard) and screen printing
·Copy and paste of data (text, values, expressions, images, etc.) between ClassPad
Manager and other Windows applications
·Transfer of data between your ClassPad and computer
You can connect multiple ClassPads to a single PC. This makes it possible to easily copy
files from the PC to multiple ClassPads, and use your PC to copy files from one ClassPad to
another.
·ClassPad data storage
·Installation of add-in applications to ClassPads
·Update of the ClassPad Manager Version 2.0 or 2.2 (Single License or School License) to
Version 3.0
Important!
• Be sure to install the ClassPad Manager before you connect the ClassPad to your computer.
Connecting before you install the ClassPad Manager can result in improper operation.
Note
• Use only the USB cable that comes with ClassPad whenever connecting your ClassPad to a
computer to exchange data between them. Data exchange with ClassPad Manager will not be
possible if you use a commercially available USB cable.
• See your ClassPad User’s Guide for details about operating the on-screen ClassPad unit
emulator.
• Calculation results produced by ClassPad Manager may be different from those produced by
the ClassPad. This is due to the way that computers perform floating-point calculations. Also,
ClassPad Manager cannot handle values that exceed ±1E+309 in decimal mode or ±1E+611 in
standard mode.

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System Requirements
Computer: Minimum required Intel®Pentium®II 200 with USB
Recommended Intel®Pentium®II 300 with USB
CPU: Minimum required Intel®Pentium®II or AMD DuronTM
Operating Systems: Windows®98SE/Me or Windows®2000/XP
Disk Space: 25 MB available for installation
Memory: Recommended 64 MB (Minimum 32 MB)
Does not include memory required for Operating System.
Video Display: Video adaptor and monitor must support resolution of 800 ×600 or higher.
Other
Required Applications: Microsoft
®Internet Explorer 4.01 or later, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Note
• Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries
in the United States and other countries.
• AMD Duron is either registered trademark or trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
• Company and product names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
User Registration
• Before using the ClassPad Manager, be sure to read the contents of the file named Readme.html,
which is on the bundled CD-ROM. There you will find the URL for a Website where you can
register as an official user.
https://classpad.net/register/regist_form.html

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Contents
Chapter 1 Installing or Updating the Software .......................................... E-5
Accessing the User’s Guides ......................................................................... E-14
Chapter 2 ClassPad Manager Overview ................................................... E-15
ClassPad Window and Exchange Window ..................................................... E-15
ClassPad Manager Data ................................................................................. E-17
Chapter 3 Using the ClassPad Window .................................................... E-18
ClassPad Window Overview ........................................................................... E-18
ClassPad Window Operations......................................................................... E-20
Using ClassPad Window in the Fixed-size Mode ............................................ E-29
Fixed-size Mode Menu Commands................................................................. E-30
Using ClassPad Window in the Resizable Mode............................................. E-31
Resizable Mode Menu Commands ................................................................. E-39
Using the Picture Application .......................................................................... E-44
Chapter 4 Using the Exchange Window ................................................... E-61
Exchange Window Overview........................................................................... E-61
Active Document Folder and Home Folder ..................................................... E-64
Establishing Data Communication between Your ClassPad and
ClassPad Manager.......................................................................................... E-66
Transferring Files between the ClassPad and Your PC ................................... E-72
Using Handheld Assistant ............................................................................... E-82
Backing Up and Restoring Data...................................................................... E-91
Installing an Add-in Application or Language onto a ClassPad Unit ............... E-93
Using Virtual ClassPad (vcp) Files.................................................................. E-94
Handling Individual Data (xcp) Files................................................................ E-98
Toolbar Buttons ............................................................................................. E-100
Menu Bar Menu Commands ......................................................................... E-101
Shortcut Menu Commands ........................................................................... E-103
Appendix ................................................................................................... E-110
ClassPad Window Shortcut Keys .................................................................. E-110

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Chapter 1
Installing or Updating the Software
This chapter covers the following points:
• Installing ClassPad Manager Version 3.0
• Connecting a ClassPad unit to a computer
• Starting up and exiting ClassPad Manager
Installing
Note
The following procedures apply to the installation of both the Professional and Basic versions of
ClassPad Manager. They also apply if you have an earlier version of ClassPad Manager already on
your computer.
kTo install ClassPad Manager Version 3.0
1. Place the bundled CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2. On the menu that appears, click “ClassPad Manager ver. 3.0”, and then click “INSTALL”.
3. Choose the language you want for the ClassPad and ClassPad Manager manuals installed with
ClassPad Manager.

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4. Click [OK].
5. Carefully read the terms and conditions of the license agreement. If you agree to be bound by
the terms and conditions of the license agreement, choose “I accept the terms in the license
agreement” and then click the [Next] button.
• If you do not agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the license agreement click
“I do not accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the [Cancel] button to exit
the install procedure.

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6. Choose one of these options to specify the drive and folder where you want to install ClassPad
Manager.
• To use the default setting, simply click the [Next] button.
• To choose a different folder, click the [Change] button. Specify the folder you want and then
click the [Next] button.
7. Click the [Install] button to start installation.

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8. On the screen that appears after installation is complete, click the [Finish] button.
• This finalizes the installation of the software on your computer.

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Uninstalling
Perform the following steps if you ever need to remove ClassPad Manager (PROGRAM-LINKTM)
from your computer.
kTo 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 “ClassPad Manager v3 Basic” or
“ClassPad Manager v3 Professional,” depending on which version you currently have installed.
4. Click the [Add/Remove] button to start a program maintenance wizard.
5. Click the [Yes] button.
• This completes the uninstall procedure.

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Connecting your ClassPad to a computer
kTo connect your ClassPad to a computer
Important!
• Be sure to install the ClassPad Manager before you connect the ClassPad to your computer.
Connecting before you install the ClassPad Manager can result in improper operation.
1. Turn off your ClassPad.
2. Connect the USB cable that comes with your ClassPad to the computer.
3. Connect the USB cable to your ClassPad.
• This will automatically cause your ClassPad to turn on and enter data communication standby.
• If your ClassPad does not enter communication standby at this time, perform the steps under
“Troubleshooting a Connection” on page E-68.
Attention Windows XP Users (After installing the ClassPad Manager Limited
Version)
• See page E-11 after performing the above three steps.

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uWindows XP Users
After installing the ClassPad Manager Limited Version, perform the following steps to install the
USB driver on your computer.
1. Connecting ClassPad to a computer running Windows XP causes the screen shown below to
appear on your computer display.
2. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and then click [Next].
Select “No, not this
time”.
(Windows XP SP2 only)

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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].
kTo disconnect your ClassPad from a computer
1. Disconnect the USB cable from your ClassPad.

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Starting Up and Quitting ClassPad Manager
kTo start up and quit ClassPad Manager
1. On your computer’s desktop, double-click “ClassPad Manager”.
• This starts up ClassPad Manager.
• The first time you double-click the “ClassPad Manager” icon you will be asked to input the
install key provided with your software.
2. On ClassPad Manager, perform the data exchange and management tasks you want.
3. To quit ClassPad Manager, move the cursor to the ClassPad Manager window, right-click your
mouse, and then select [Exit] on the shortcut menu that appears. You can also click oto
quit ClassPad Manager.
• This quits ClassPad Manager.
• The Resizable Mode option is available only with the Professional version.

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Clicking [OK] will configure My Documents\CASIO\ClassPad Manager as the ClassPad Manager
home folder. You could also click [Browse] and select a different folder as the home folder. For
details about configuring the home folder, see “Home Folder” on page E-28.
Viewing “About ClassPad Manager” Information
“About ClassPad Manager” is a dialog box that shows version information about ClassPad Manager,
and your serial number.
You can use either of the following two procedures to display “About ClassPad Manager”
information.
• Right-click the ClassPad Manager window. On the menu that appears, select “About ClassPad
Manager”.
• On the Resizable Mode Window (see page E-31) or the Exchange Window (see page E-61), click
[Help], and then select “About ClassPad Manager”.
Note
The dialog box shown below appears when you start up ClassPad Manager for the first time.
Accessing the User’s Guides
You can use the operations shown below to access the User’s Guides from ClassPad Manager.
To access this User’s Guide: Right-click the ClassPad Manager window.Then on the
menu that appears, select this menu item:
ClassPad User’s Guide Search ClassPad Manual
ClassPad Manager User’s Guide Search ClassPad Manager Manual

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Chapter 2
ClassPad Manager Overview
This chapter covers the following points.
• Operation of the two ClassPad Manager windows (ClassPad Window and Exchange Window),
and the contents of each
• ClassPad Manager data
ClassPad Window and Exchange Window
ClassPad Manager has two windows named the ClassPad Window and the Exchange Window,
each of which performs specific roles.
When you want to do this: Use this window:
• Operate the ClassPad application the same way as your ClassPad
• Create or edit an eActivity
• Automatically transfer data from a connected ClassPad and show it for
demonstration
• Copy a screen to the Windows clipboard
• Copy an eActivity or MathML data to the Windows clipboard
• Import bitmap data stored on your computer as ClassPad data
• Print a ClassPad application screen
ClassPad Window
• Transfer data between your ClassPad and ClassPad Manager
• Back up ClassPad data to your computer or restore backed up data to
your ClassPad
• Manage ClassPad Manager data
• Convert a file created using a previous version to Version 3.0 data
• Install add-in applications
• Attach files and other data to an email
• Use the Handheld Assistant to perform the following operations on
multiple ClassPads
- Copy data
- Restore backed-up data
- Install add-in applications
Exchange Window

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Displaying the ClassPad Window
The ClassPad Window appears first whenever you start up ClassPad Manager.
ClassPad Window (Fixed-size Mode)
• The display mode (Fixed-size Mode or Resizable Mode) of the ClassPad Window that appears
when you start up ClassPad Manager is the same mode that was in effect when you last exited
ClassPad Manager. For information about display modes, see page E-19.
• If the Exchange Window is on the display, you can switch to the ClassPad Window by clicking
[File] - [Close].
Note
For details about the ClassPad Window, see Chapter 3.

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Displaying the Exchange Window
To display the Exchange Window, right-click anywhere within the ClassPad Window and then click
[Exchange Window] on the shortcut menu that appears.
Note
For details about the Exchange Window, see Chapter 4.
ClassPad Manager Data
Your ClassPad stores eActivity data in one memory area, and all other data (programs,
presentations, variables, etc.) in a different memory area. eActivity data is stored in “Flash memory”,
while other data is stored in “MCS memory”.
ClassPad Manager 3.0 stores both types of data on your computer’s hard drive in “virtual ClassPad”
(.vcp) format files. Under initial default settings, a file named “default.vcp” is created automatically
for use as the ClassPad Manager’s “Active Document”.
Previous versions of ClassPad Manager stored different types of data in separate files (fls file and
mcs file). fls and mcs files can be converted to vcp format to make them compatible with ClassPad
Manager 3.0.
Tip
You can convert an older file to a vcp file by double-clicking it, or by right-clicking and selecting [File]
and then [Open] from the shortcut menu.

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Chapter 3
Using the ClassPad Window
This chapter covers the following points.
• ClassPad Window display mode (Fixed-size Mode and Resizable Mode)
• Operations supported by each display mode
• Using the Picture application
Note
For details about ClassPad applications and operations, see the ClassPad User’s Guide.
ClassPad Window Overview
The ClassPad Window puts a virtual ClassPad on your computer screen, which you can use to
perform almost all of the operations that are available on your ClassPad. This section explains the
differences between ClassPad Window operations and the ClassPad unit, and between the two
ClassPad Window modes.
Differences between the ClassPad Window and the Functions of ClassPad
Applications
The following are the differences between the ClassPad Window and the functions of the ClassPad
applications.
• The ClassPad Window includes a Picture application, which is not available on your ClassPad. For
more information, see “Using the Picture Application” on page E-44.
• Certain ClassPad settings and functions that are not required when running on a computer
(such as touch panel calibration) are disabled on the ClassPad Window. Attempting to access a
disabled setting or function will cause the message “Unavailable” to appear on the display.