Casio MPC-501 Using the Battery Pack Effectively

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Note

Battery charging is performed any time the AC adaptor is connected,

even while FIVA is turned on. Note, however, that a full charge is

attained more quickly when FIVA is turned off.

Checking the Battery Indicator Lamp Color

A green indicator lamp is lit while FIVA is being powered by the

AC adaptor indicates that the battery is fully charged. Charging is in

progress when the indicator lamp is amber. See pages 87 to 88.

Checking with Mobile Cockpit

Mobile Cockpit’s battery monitor function lets you graphically view the

charge level of the battery at any time. See page 87.

Using the Battery Pack Effectively

The amount of operating time you get from the battery pack is greatly

affected by operating conditions and how you use it.

FIVA’s mobile computing Power Management functions help to

ensure that you get maximum power out of the battery pack.

Forced Hibernation Mode

To help ensure that you do not lose application data files, FIVA goes

into forced Hibernation mode whenever the battery charge level

drops below a certain point. When this happens, connect the AC

adaptor and press the power switch to recover from the Hibernation

mode. See page 37.

Power Indicator Meaning

Lit Amber FIVA being powered by battery pack.

Flashing Amber When using battery power only,

indicates the Standby Mode.

Flashing Red When using battery power only,

indicates low battery power.

Lit Green FIVA being powered by AC adaptor.

Flashing Green Standby Mode (AC adaptor is used)

Contents

Main CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. FIVA Users Guide (MPC-501 series) International ENERGY STAR Program Packing List Safety Precautions About the icons Icon examples Warning! Caution! Handling FIVA Page Page Page Page Before Using FIVA Product Application System Recovery Computer Viruses Avoiding Computer Viruses Use the latest version of a commercially available virus checker to check your system. FIVA Precaution Label Power Requirements Turning Off Power Cables Options Floppy Diskette and Hard Disk Data CD-ROM Consumables Stylus Screen Protective film Maintenance and Care Normal Care Maintenance Declaration of Conformity CASIO ELECTRONICS CO. LTD. Contents Safety Precautions ......................................................................2 Chapter 1 Getting Ready........................................................21 Chapter 2 Using FIVA .............................................................39 Using handwriting input (smARTwriter) .................................................47 Chapter 3 Supplementary Information .................................93 Connecting a Peripheral to FIVA .............................................................95 About This Users Guide Before Using FIVA Chapter 1 Getting Ready Chapter 2 Using FIVA Chapter 3 Supplementary Information Page Page Features Front The part names introduced in this chapter are used throughout the rest of this Users Guide. Back ~ Keyboard Key + 1 + ++ Key Combinations Before Using FIVA for the First Time Connecting the Neck Strap Affixing the Screen Protective Film Pulling out the Stylus Connecting the AC Adaptor Power Supply Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack To set the battery pack To remove the battery pack Charging the Battery Pack FIVAs lamp lights amber when charging starts, and turns green when charging is complete. If the If the battery pack is attached to FIVA, do not unplug the AC adaptor until the Turning on Power To turn on the power Shutting Down the Power To shut down Windows 98 from the Start menu To enter the Standby Mode from the Start menu To enter the Hibernation Mode with the power switch Page Page Using the Stylus To calibrate the screen Pen Operations Using the Keyboard Keyboard Types Page Inputting Text with the Mobile Keyboard Page Using handwriting input (smARTwriter) How does it work? Training smARTwriter Achieving Good Recognition Using Quick Trainer Using the Euro Trainer Using smARTwriter Starting Up smARTwriter First Steps in Writing with smARTwriter Using Gestures Activating the Correction Box Using the Correction Box The smARTwriter Menu Train Character Page Macros & Gestures Application Shortcuts Page Library Library Manager Library Name Type of Models Library Models Delete Button Libraries Button Using the Libraries Window Creating a New Library Properties General Ink Hot Key Constraints Quitting smARTwriter Using smARTscribble Basic Concepts About smARTscribble Starting Up smARTscribble Working with Images Working with Text Editing Text Ink Changing the Ink color Changing the Ink width smARTscribble Documents Creating, Saving and Opening Documents Navigating Around a Document Guidelines Page Size Previewing a Document Using Mobile Cockpit System Management Toolbar 11 11 1 Toolbar Switch System Management Toolbar Application Startup Toolbar About the Application Startup Toolbar 22 22 2 Starting Up a System Tool Displaying Current BIOS Settings To display BIOS settings Changing BIOS Settings 1) To specify CD-ROM startup 2) To change replicator COM port settings 3) Password Settings Page Page 44 44 4 Making Power Management Settings To change the Power Management Mode To make user settings Page 55 55 5Adjusting Display Brightness 66 66 6Changing the CPU Clock Speed Page To adjust volume from the Taskbar 88 To adjust volume using hot keys 88 8 Power Management for Specific Hardware Page Page Page Using the Battery Pack Checking the Current Charge Level of the Battery Pack Checking the Power Indicator Lamp Color Checking the Battery Indicator Lamp Color A green Using the Battery Pack Effectively Forced Hibernation Mode When to Replace the Battery Pack Using the Large-capacity Battery Pack Page Page Connecting a Peripheral to FIVA Connecting to the Communication Port Infrared Data Communication USB Connection Loading PC Card and Expansion Memory Using a PC Card Using the Port Replicator To connect FIVA to the port replicator To remove FIVA from the replicator Using the Floppy Disk Drive To connect the floppy disk drive To write protect a floppy disk Using an External Monitor To connect a monitor Page Page Troubleshooting Basic Troubleshooting Note the following important points whenever you are experiencing problems. Page FIVA Malfunction Power Supply Display Problems Software Problems Page General Operation Problems General Operation Problems (continued) Using the Terminal Equipment MBH7MD23-8556CA For users in the United States Page Notice Concerning FCC Redial Regulations For users in Canada Main functions of the modem Connecting to telephone line Connecting to the FIVA Caution on operation of the product Specifications Page Options List International ENERGY STAR Program CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. FIVA Users Guide (MPC-501 series)