Casio CLASSPad300 - ClassPad 300 Touch-Screen Graphing Scientific... User manual

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For ClassPad 300 PLUS
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Version 2.2
ClassPad
Manager
User’s Guide
(PROGRAM-LINK
TM
)

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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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
·Transfer of data between your ClassPad and computer
You can connect multiple ClassPads to a single PC. This makes it possible to
simultaneously copy files from the PC to multiple ClassPads, and use your PC to copy files
from one ClassPad to another.
·ClassPad data storage
·Update of the ClassPad Manager Version 2.0 (Single License or School License) to Version
2.2
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 and Quick Start Guide for details about operating the on-screen
virtual ClassPad unit. Note that you cannot send data to or receive data from the virtual ClassPad
unit.
•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+300.
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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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: 10 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 Application: Microsoft
®Internet Explorer 4.01 or later
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.
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Contents
1. Installing the Software ............................................................................ E-4
Installing ............................................................................................................ E-4
Uninstalling ....................................................................................................... E-8
Connecting your ClassPad to a computer ........................................................ E-9
Starting Up and Quitting ClassPad Manager .................................................. E-12
2. ClassPad Manager Menu and Functions............................................. E-14
ClassPad Manager Menu ............................................................................... E-14
LCD Window Menu ......................................................................................... E-15
3. Exchange Window – Toolbar Buttons and Icons ............................... E-16
4. Exchange Window – Menu Commands and Icons ............................. E-17
5. Transferring Files from the ClassPad to Your PC............................... E-25
ClassPad Operation ........................................................................................ E-25
Using ClassPad Manager ............................................................................... E-29
Transferring eActivity Files .............................................................................. E-39
6. Transferring Files Between Multiple ClassPads and the PC ............. E-40
Before Connecting ClassPads to the PC ........................................................ E-40
Connecting Multiple ClassPads to the PC ...................................................... E-40
7. Adding a Flash Image or Memory Image............................................. E-47
From the ClassPad Manager Screen ............................................................. E-47
From the Exchange Window ........................................................................... E-51
Using eActivity Files ........................................................................................ E-52
8. Handling Flash Images or Memory Images ......................................... E-53

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1. Installing the Software
Installing
Use the procedures in this section to install the ClassPad Manager.
It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows Programs before running the Install Wizard.
kTo install ClassPad Manager Version 2.2
1 .Open the [ClassPadManager] folder.
2 .Double-click “setup” or “setup.exe”.
•Follow the instructions that appear on your computer screen.

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3 .Click the [Next] button to advance to the next screen.
4 .Carefully read the terms and conditions of the license agreement.
5 .If you agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click “I accept the terms…”,
and then click the [Next] button.
•If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the license agreement, click “I do not accept
the terms…” and then click the [Cancel] button to exit the install procedure.

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6 .Perform either of the following two operations to specify the drive and folder where you want to
install ClassPad Manager.
6-a To use the default settings, simply click the [Next] button.
6-b To specify a different folder, click the “Change…” button. Specify the folder you want, and
then click the [Next] button.

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

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1. Installing the Software
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 “CASIO ClassPad Manager
ClassPad 300 PLUS”.
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 .Use the USB cable that comes with your ClassPad to connect 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
step 3 on page E-27.
Attention Windows XP Users (After installing the ClassPad Manager)
•See page E-10 after performing the above three steps.
Note
To connect multiple ClassPads to a single PC, see “6. Transferring Files Between Multiple
ClassPads and the PC” on page E-40.

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uWindows XP Users
After installing the ClassPad Manager, 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.
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.

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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 Exchange Window (see page E-16), click [Help], and then select “About ClassPad
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2. ClassPad Manager Menu and Functions
ClassPad Manager Menu
•LCD Window — Displays a separate LCD Window (see page E-15).
•Exchange Window — Displays the Exchange Window (see page E-16).
•Memory Image — Displays a submenu that contains the following Memory Image
commands: New, Open, Save, Save As, and Reset.
•Flash Image — Displays a submenu that contains the following Flash Image
(eActivity data) commands: New, Open, Save, and Save As.
•Paste Windows Text — Pastes the text currently on the Windows clipboard.
•Capture Screen — Captures a screenshot of the LCD and stores it on the Windows
clipboard.
•Always on top — Keeps the ClassPad Manager window and all of its sub-windows
on top of all other windows.
•Minimize — Minimizes the ClassPad Manager window.
•Zoom — Zooms the ClassPad Manager image 1X or 2X.
•About ClassPad Manager — Displays a dialog box that shows version and copyright
information.
•Exit — Exits ClassPad Manager.

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LCD Window Menu
kLCD Window Shortcut Menu
Right-clicking the LCD displays a shortcut menu that contains the same commands as the
ClassPad Manager Menu, except for the [LCD Window] command.

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3. Exchange Window – Toolbar Buttons and Icons
The following describes the toolbar buttons and icons that appear on the Exchange Window.
—Copies the currently selected file(s).
—Pastes copied file(s).
—Deletes the currently selected folder(s) or file(s).
—Creates a new folder.
—Displays variables and folders stored in memory.
—Displays eActivity folders and files.
—Icon for folders and files in the flash image (eActivity data).
—Icon for folders and files in the memory image.
—Icon for a folder.
—Icon for files or variables.

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4. Exchange Window – Menu Commands and
Icons
The following describes the commands of the shortcut menus that appear when you right-click on
the Exchange Window.
kRight-clicking the “ClassPads” icon ( )
•Collapse/Expand — Collapses/Expands the folder tree.
kRight-clicking the “Shared” folder ( )
•Paste — Pastes copied files to all the “Shared” folders of the ClassPads that are currently
connected to the ClassPad Manager.

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kRight-clicking the blank space in column two, while the “Shared” folder is
selected in column one
•Paste — Pastes copied files to all the “Shared” folders of the ClassPads that are currently
connected to the ClassPad Manager.
kRight-clicking a ClassPad icon ( ) under the “ClassPads” icon
•Collapse/Expand — Collapses/Expands the folder tree.
•Disconnect — Disconnects the currently selected ClassPad from the ClassPad Manager.
•New Folder — Creates a new folder on the currently selected ClassPad.
•Copy — Copies all the folders on the currently selected ClassPad.
•Paste — Pastes copied folder(s) on the currently selected ClassPad.
•Rename — Displays the Rename dialog box for the currently selected ClassPad.