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8Before Using FIVA• This product has been designed and manufactured under stringentquality control. Should you suspect FIVA is defective ormalfunction

1004. Aligning the replicator connector on the bottom of FIVA with theconnector on the port replicator, lower FIVA onto the port replicator.Make sure

1013Using the Floppy Disk DriveConnecting the optionally available floppy disk drive (MPC-140FDDE)lets you use both 720KB and 1.44MB floppy diskettes.

102Using an External MonitorUse the following procedures to connect a CRT or LCD monitor toFIVA for big-screen viewing. Changing the display mode enab

1033Colors Size (Pixels)16-bit 640×480/800×600/1024×768256 Colors 640×480/800×600/1024×76816 Colors 640×480/800×600/1024×768Change these settings.Impo

104Connecting a Mouse or External KeyboardYou can connect a mouse or external keyboard to the PS/2 port. Usethe standard Windows 98 properties screen

1053TroubleshootingThis section describes what you should do whenever you start toexperience problems with operation of FIVA, its peripherals, or thea

106ModelSerial Number (on the bottom panel)Memory Capacity(MB)FIVA Hard Disk Capacity (GB)Hard Disk Free Space (MB)Battery Pack (Used/No Used)Peripher

1073FIVA MalfunctionSymptomFIVA is emitting smoke and heat.FIVA malfunctionYou don’t know what to do.Recommended ActionImmediately turn off power and

108Power SupplyNoteFor safety reasons, FIVA is designed so CPU Clock Speed slowsdown whenever internal temperature rises above a certain level. Ifoper

1093Display ProblemsSymptomNothing on the display, Power indicatorlamp is not lit.Display has gone blank.The operator cannot remember theWindows 98 pa

9Computer VirusesAvoiding Computer VirusesA computer virus is a program. It gets installed on your systemwithout you being aware of it, and can do any

110SymptomCannot perform infrared data communi-cation.Cannot send data correctly usinginfrared data communication.Sound output is too slow.Sound outpu

1113SymptomBuilt-in modem does not work.(MPC-501M62E only)The microphone suddenly fails duringrecording or output from the speakersuddenly cuts off du

112SymptomPower indicator lamp flashes redimmediately after charging.FIVA beeps during operation.FIVA suddenly hangs up.System runs too slow (1).Syste

1133SymptomHot keys do not work.Mobile Cockpit is not displayed.Windows 98 is hung up.General Operation Problems (continued)Recommended ActionTap the

114The following explanation, pages 114 to 117, is about the TerminalEquipment (hardware modem) embedded in CASSIOPEIA FIVAseries (models with the mod

1153If the terminal equipment MBH7MD23-8556CA causes harm to thetelephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advancethat temporary disc

116This equipment is registered with the FCC under Part 68 as acomponent device for use with CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. modelsCASSIOPEIA FIVA Series. In

1173For users in CanadaNOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment.This certification means that the equipment meetstelecommunic

118ITU-T V.21ITU-T V22bisITU-T V32ITU-T V32bisITU-T V34V34bisV.90K56flexITU-T V.27terITU-T V.29ITU-T V.17Function Protcol Speed CommentNetwork control

1193MBH7MD23-8556CAcommunication connectorConnecting to telephone lineThe dedicated modular cable that comes with the modem shall beused to connect th

10FIVAPrecaution Label• The label shown above is affixed to the bottom of FIVA. Be sure tocarefully observe these precautions at all times. Never remo

120Connecting to the FIVATurn off the power of the FIVA first and then connect as depictedbelow.* Modular cable:Part No.: PX735-UL-MCCASIO INC.(Toll f

1213For the connection to the telephone line, connect the modular jackdirectly as shown below or connect via Inline Coupler.Caution on operation of th

122SpecificationsSound FunctionsInputDeviceInterfacesExpandedMemory (RAM)MonitorFunctionsMemoryModel MPC-501M62E MPC-501M63E MPC-501M63OCPU National S

1233*1 Resolution indicates the number of vertical and horizontal dots. Larger numbers indicatehigher resolution, clearer images, and a larger display

124Options ListThe useful options shown below are available for use with the FIVA MPC-501 Series.Memory Expansion DIMM Board Port Replicator(Product N

FIVA User’s Guide(MPC-501 series)1st. ed. 2001-09CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.6-2, Hon-machi 1-chomeShibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, JapanNotes• This guide cann

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11Avoid Strong Vibration and Impact• Strong vibration or impact can cause malfunction. Be particularlycareful when FIVA is turned on. Vibration and im

12Floppy Diskette and Hard Disk DataDisk Operations• A lit hard disk drive or floppy disk drive access lamp indicates thata disk operation is being pe

13Stylus• Purchase a new stylus whenever the tip of your stylus becomesdamaged.Screen Protective film• Purchase a new screen protective film when the

14• Keep the tip of the stylus free of dirt by wiping it periodically with asoft cloth. Also take care that you do not misplace or lose thestylus.• Cl

15The CE marking below applies to the EU region. Declarator of conformity is as follows:GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE

16ContentsPacking List ...1Safety Precautions ...

17Using handwriting input (smARTwriter) ...47How does it work? ...

FIVA User’s Guide(MPC-501 series)1st. ed. 2001-09CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.6-2, Hon-machi 1-chomeShibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8543, JapanNotes• This guide cann

18Using the Battery Pack ...90Checking the Current Charge Level of the Batte

19About This User’s GuideThis User’s Guide is divided into the five sections shown below. Besure you read the section titled “Before Using FIVA” start

Chapter 1Getting ReadyThis chapter provides youwith general descriptionof functions and partnames. It also explainsrequired procedures forturning powe

231FeaturesThe MPC-501 Series is a lightweight and compact pen typecomputer.6.7-inch SVGA (800 × 600) TFT LCD• High-precision, high-resolution CASIO H

24KeyboardControl key and 10-key padPC card release leverUse this lever when removing a PCcard from FIVA.MicrophonePower switchTurns FIVA poweron and

251Battery release latchOperate this latch torelease the battery pack.(page 31)Battery packRAM module screwNever touch here.Reset switchPressing this

26Key NameEscapeDeleteBackspaceTabFnAlternateControlShift10 keysEnter (Return)Decimal pointHyphenSpaceCursorDescriptionCancels an operation.Deletes th

271KeyFn+“1”Fn+“2”Fn+“3”Fn+“4”Fn+“5”+“6”FnFn+“0”FnDel Alt++CtrlAlt DelFn+“ . ”Fn+“–”Fn Spc+Fn+Key Combinations• Key combinations where you must hold d

28Before Using FIVA for the First TimeConnecting the Neck StrapConnect the supplied neck to the hookon the left side of the FIVA unit.Affixing the Scr

1• Do not dispose of the box and packing materials. Use the box and packing materialsfor storage and transport.FIVA501User’s GuideWindows98First Step

291Connecting the AC AdaptorConnect the AC adaptor to FIVA as shown in the illustration below.You can connect the AC adaptor with the battery pack in

30To set the battery pack1. Turn over the FIVA.2. Carefully slide the battery pack onto FIVA as shown in theillustration until you hear it clicks secu

311To remove the battery pack1. Turn over the FIVA.2. While sliding the battery release latch in the direction indicated inthe illustration below, pul

32FIVA’s lamp lights amber when charging starts, and turns greenwhen charging is complete. If the lamp goes out during charging,it can mean that FIV

331Turning on PowerTo turn on the powerThough it may take a few moments before anything appears onthe display, you do not need to keep the power switc

34* You can change the trigger time setting using the PowerManagement settings under Mobile Cockpit. See page 79.• If power does not turn on when you

351To shut down Windows 98 from the Start menu1. Tap the Start button on the Taskbar.2. Choose Shut Down...3. Tap the option button next to “Shut dow

36To enter the Standby Mode from the Start menu1. Tap the Start button on the Taskbar.2. Choose Shut Down...3. Tap the option button next to “Stand b

371To enter the Hibernation Mode with the power switchHolding down the power switch for more than one second enters theHibernation Mode.Windows 98 dat

Chapter 2Using FIVAThis chapter explains howto turn on power and per-form a number of basiccomputer operations.

2Safety Precautions• To use this product safely and correctly, read this User’s Guidethoroughly and operate as instructed.After reading this guide, ke

412Using the StylusBefore actually using the stylus to perform screen operations, be sureto first clean the tip of the stylus and the screen. Performi

42Pen OperationsWith FIVA, you can perform all the operations you need by lightlytouching the screen. The following provides descriptions andexamples

432Using the KeyboardKeyboard TypesFIVA Hard KeyboardThe keys to the right of the FIVA display are grouped according tofunction: control keys, 10-key

44Changing the Mobile Keyboard SizeTouch and hold the lower right corner of the keyboard with the stylusso the pointer changes from to . Drag the

452Inputting Text with the Mobile KeyboardThere are five different Mobile Keyboard configurations. Try them outand find the one that suits you best. T

465 Ten key

472Using handwriting input (smARTwriter)FIVA comes with smARTwriter handwriting recognition software. Youcan find detailed information about all of th

48Achieving Good RecognitionFollowing the tips listed below helps to improve the handwritingrecognition rate.• Write without stopping. There is no nee

4923. The Quick Trainer window appears, showing a passage of text.4. Copy each character into the slot or box directly under it, onecharacter in each

3 Warning!Handling FIVAShould FIVA malfunction, start to emit smoke or astrange odor, or otherwise behave abnormally,immediately shut down the power,

50Using smARTwriterThis section explains what you need to know in order to actually setup and use smARTwriter on your FIVA.Starting Up smARTwritersmAR

512• Pen-Aware mode ( )This is an automatic mode used by applications with several inputfields. Pen-aware applications (such as ART’s Quick Trainer) s

52Using GesturesA “gesture” is a symbol you draw to activate a special function orenter a special character, like a backspace, new line, etc.The follo

532To activate the Correction Box with the menu1. Write until a recognition error occurs.2. Select (highlight) the misrecognized word.3. Tap the smART

54The smARTwriter MenuTapping the smARTwriter icon opens the smARTwriter menu, whichprovides access to the main functions of smARTwriter.CorrectActiva

552TrainYou can train smARTwriter to recognize your own individualhandwriting style for characters, strings, macros, gestures, orapplication shortcuts

562. In the upper part of the Trainer dialog box, select the segments orparts of the ink pattern that you want to use as a character.Note• Tap the ink

572Note• If you open the Trainer dialog box while text is selected in adocument, the selected text is automatically replaced by the newlytrained chara

583. Tap Finish to save the macro and close the Train Macro Wizard.Existing Macro1. On the dialog box that appears, select the macro or gesture youwan

5923. In response to the prompt that appears, tap New Shortcut if youare creating a new shortcut, or Existing Shortcuts to associatethe ink pattern wi

4 Warning!The liquid inside the LCD is harmful to humans. Nevertouch it or allow it to get in your mouth.• Should liquid from the LCD panel accidental

60LibraryThe collection of characters and shapes recognized by smARTwriteris called the Library of Models. smARTwriter contains a pre-definedLibrary o

612To view: Select:All characters in the Library of Models AllLower case characters only LowerUpper case characters only UpperNumbers only DigitsSymbo

62Using the Libraries WindowUse the Libraries Window to create new libraries, open an existinglibrary (change the active library), and to copy and del

632To delete a libraryNote• Make sure that the library you are deleting is not the active library. Ifit is, change the active library.1. On the Librar

64InkThe settings on this tab control the way the electronic ink is displayedon the FIVA screen.Ink WidthUse this setting to change the width of the i

652OrientationNote• This option affects smARTwriter only. The screen orientation of yourother applications does not change.These settings let you adju

66ConstraintsThis tab lets you turn recognition filters on and off. Turning on filtershelps to improve recognition.As explained previously, smARTwrite

672Using smARTscribbleBasic ConceptsAbout smARTscribblesmARTscribble is a sketching application you can use to draw on thescreen and capture the ink p

683. Lift the stylus from the screen. All the strokes contained within theselection boundary become highlighted. Strokes that are partiallywithin the

692To modify existing text1. Tap the Text button () to switch to the text mode.2. Tap the text item you want to edit.3. Make any changes you want.4. A

5 Warning!Use only the AC adaptor specified by CASIO for thisproduct. Use of another type of AC adaptor createsthe danger of fire.Use only the battery

70InkChanging the Ink colorTo change the color of the ink1. On the Edit menu, tap Pen Color to display the Color dialog box,which is a standard Window

712smARTscribble DocumentsCreating, Saving and Opening DocumentssmARTscribble documents can be saved as files.Note• smARTscribble document files have

72Page SizeEach new smARTscribble document page is sized to fit the FIVAscreen. Use the Expand () to expand the size of the documentpage.• To lengthen

732Using Mobile CockpitYour FIVA comes with Mobile Cockpit pre-installed, an original CASIOapplication that makes operation quicker and easier. To sta

7411111 Toolbar SwitchThere are two different Mobile Cockpit toolbars, a SystemManagement toolbar and an Application Startup Toolbar. Only one ofthese

752To assign an application to the Application Toolbar from theMy Computer folderDrag the application you want from the Windows 98 My Computerfolder a

76Displaying Current BIOS SettingsMobile Cockpit lets you view the BIOS settings of your FIVA, and evenmake certain changes to them. Though the BIOS s

772Changing BIOS SettingsThe following procedures can be used to change certain BIOSsettings. The following describes the BIOS settings you can change

782) To change replicator COM port settingsThe factory default setting for the COM1 Port setting of a modelequipped with a built-in modem is “Multi-Co

792On the BIOS Settings screen, tap the Security tab.You can specify separate passwords for User and Supervisor.Check the checkbox next to “Request pa

6 Caution!Do not place FIVA on an unstable or uneven surface.Doing so can cause FIVA to fall, creating the dangerof malfunction, fire, and electric sh

80The following describes the settings you can make with the MobileCockpit menu.Tap the Mobile Cockpit icon.Menu ItemAuto hideHideKeep on topLarge But

812Normal Mode Economy Mode Power Management OffCPU Clock Speed 100% 50% 100%Hard Disk Power Off 5 minutes 1 minute No power offLCD Brightness 90% 50%

82To make user settings1. Tap the Mobile Cockpit Tools icon.2. On the menu that appears, tap Power Management Setup Tool.Low BatterySystem SettingsHDD

832ItemSystem SettingsLow BatteryHDDCPULCDDescriptionUse the settings in this area to specify the amount of time thatshould pass after the last operat

8455555 Adjusting Display BrightnessTap the button on the System Management Toolbar and make thesettings on the dialog box that appears.You can also

85277777 Adjusting Speaker VolumeUse the following procedure to adjust the sound output volume.To adjust volume from Mobile CockpitTap the Mobile Cock

86To adjust volume from the TaskbarTap the Volume Control icon on the right side of the Taskbar todisplay the Volume Control panel. Drag the slider up

87299999 Show PropertiesTap these buttons to display the properties of the infrared port or PCcard.On the System Management Toolbar, tap the button t

88qqqqq Battery Level IndicatorThe Mobile Cockpit also includes a green graphic meter that showsthe current battery status. When the battery pack is b

892eeeee Entering the Hibernation ModeSee w above.rrrrr Using Mobile Cockpit HelpTo display on-line help for Mobile Cockpit, select Mobile CockpitHelp

7 Caution!Be sure to grasp the plug when unplugging the powercord from the wall outlet. Pulling on the cord candamage it, break the wiring, or cause s

90Using the Battery PackA charged battery pack lets you run FIVA without connecting the ACadaptor. The following describes various power managementfun

912NoteBattery charging is performed any time the AC adaptor is connected,even while FIVA is turned on. Note, however, that a full charge isattained m

92When to Replace the Battery PackThe battery pack is a consumable item, and after long use theamount of operating time provided by a fully charged ba

Chapter 3SupplementaryInformationThis chapter contains informationabout how to connectperipherals and what to dowhen you experienceproblems.

953Note the following important points before connecting a peripheral.• Some peripherals require changes in FIVA settings.Some peripherals require cer

96NoteNever move FIVA with the communication cable connected to thecommunication port. Doing so can damage the communication portor cause the communic

9734. On the Taskbar, check the Infrared Monitor icon to make sure thatit has changed to the form that indicates infrared communication isenabled.FIVA

98Loading PC Card and Expansion MemoryUsing a PC CardFIVA has one “PC Card Standard PCMCIA TYPE II” PC card slot. Thefollowing describes the types of

993Normally when you insert a PC card, FIVA detects it automaticallyloads the required software. If automatic installation is not performed,follow the