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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 add-in applications, language data, and operating system upgrades onto your ClassPad from the computer

•Transfer ClassPad display image data to the computer

•For information about variables, see “1-7 Variables and Folders”.

•For information about eActivity data, see “Chapter 10 – Using the eActivity Application”.

•For information about display image data, see “Sending a Screenshot of the Current Display Contents” on page 16-4-5.

•See the ClassPad Manager User’s Guide for details about add-in application installation and uninstallation, language data installation, and upgrading your operating system.

•Your ClassPad may operate abnormally after you update its operating system from your computer using ClassPad Manager if the operating system you install is not compatible with your ClassPad hardware version. If you accidentally install an operation system version that is not compatible with your ClassPad hardware version, visit the following Website information about what you need to do to get your ClassPad working normally again.

http://classpad.net/

uConnection

Use the special USB cable to connect the ClassPad’s 4-pin mini USB port to your computer’s USB port. For details, see “Connecting to a Computer (USB)” on page 16-2-3.

u How to Transfer Data

On the ClassPad, use the Communication application. On your computer, use ClassPad Manager. For details, see the ClassPad Manager User's Guide.

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

•Transfer variable data, eActivity data, and Data Analyzer setting information from the ClassPad to the Data Analyzer

•For information about variables, see “1-7 Variables and Folders”.

•For information about eActivity data, see “Chapter 10 – Using the eActivity Application”.

•For information about Data Analyzer setup information and sample data, see the user documentation that comes with the Data Analyzer.

uConnection

Use the special SB-62 3-pin data communication cable to connect two units. For details, see “Connecting to an EA-200 Data Analyzer” on page 16-2-2.

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