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Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a computer allows you to share data with the computer, transfer files to and from the computer and back up files to the computer.

Compatible Computers

Computers must meet the following minimum conditions to connect to and exchange data with the Rugged PDA. The following conditions describe the operating environment necessary to use ActiveSync (the computer program that exchanges data between the Rugged PDA and the computer), which is included on the Companion CD provided with the Rugged PDA.

Minimum operating system requirements

•Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows® 2000, Windows® Millennium Edition, Microsoft® Windows® 98, Windows® NT

•Desktop or laptop computer with Microsoft® Outlook 98 or later able to run Inbox, Calendar, Contacts, Tasks and Notes at the same time.

•Microsoft® Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 1 or later version

•12 to 65 MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements vary depending on system configuration and selected functions)

•USB port/RS-232C port (Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows XP only)

•Infrared communication port if using infrared connection

•CD-ROM drive

•256 color VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter

•Keyboard

•Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows

NT options

•Audio card/speakers for audio

•Microsoft® Office 97, Microsoft® Office 2000 or Microsoft Office XP

•Modem for remote synchronization

•Ethernet LAN connection for remote synchronization

• ActiveSync may not be compatible with all types of computers.

•Refer to Help for ActiveSync for information about how to use the infrared communication port to connect the Rugged PDA with a com- puter.

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Casio Stylus manual Connecting to a Computer, Compatible Computers, Minimum operating system requirements

Contents

Packing List Casio End-User software License Agreement Description of Other Rights and Limitations Microsoft Pocket PC Software End User License Agreement Upgrades and Recovery Media About the icons Handling the Rugged PDA Power Plug and AC Adaptor Specified AC Adaptor Battery Pack Rugged PDA Power Cord and Peripherals 0560 Not applicable to other areas Industry Canada Before Using the Rugged PDA Rugged PDA and AC adaptor may become warm during use Periodically back up data stored on the Rugged PDA This mark applies in EU countries only If you transfer ownership of this productIf you accept ownership of this product Maintenance and Care Storage Contents Infrared Communication Setup OverviewReset and Full Reset Specifications 124 Dual Battery Charger 113102 104Page Getting Ready Front Names of Parts and Their FunctionsNames of Parts and Their Functions Page Rear About Buttons on the Side Using the StylusOperating the Rugged PDA Stylus Operations Attaching the Screen Protect Sheet Connecting the Strap With the stylus provided Removing the protect sheet Important! Read This Information Power SupplyBattery Pack Attaching Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Removing C21BAT Charging the Battery Pack Charging the Battery with the AC Adaptor Checking Remaining Battery Power Using the AC Adaptor Doing Initial Setup Initial SetupInitial Setup Procedure Page Page Adjusting the Screen Brightness Various Screen AdjustmentsCalibrating the Screen Screen orientation Today Screen When Initial Setup Is Finished Status Icons Navigation Bar and Command Bar Pop-up Menus Enter Information on the Rugged PDA Entering Text Using the Input PanelPage Word Completion options To type with the soft keyboard To adjust soft keyboard options To use Letter Recognizer To adjust Letter Recognizer options To use Transcriber To adjust Block Recognizer optionsTo use Block Recognizer Today To select typed textEntering a date in an application To select writing Writing on the ScreenTo write on the screen To convert writing to text Tap Tools and then Recognize Page To create a drawing Drawing on the Screen To select a drawing Support for Clip-on Keyboards To create a recording Recording a Message Using My Text Button Operation Settings Minimum operating system requirements Connecting to a ComputerCompatible Computers Using the Casio Companion CD Connecting to a Computer Basic Operations About Pocket Outlook PIM Syncing with a PC Notification Settings Agenda View / Day View Calender Month View / Year View Week View Contacts Tasks Programs Covered in this Section Programs Pocket Word Adding Programs Four Pocket Word Modes Pocket Excel Pocket Excel Screen Assigning a Password to a FileWindows Media Using the Player Screen MSN Messenger Game CalculatorSolitaire Jawbreaker Pictures Card Backup File Explorer Using File Explorer Menu Flce Find and Help Using Find Viewing Help Personal, Sys- tem, and Connec Setup OverviewPersonal Tab Settings System Tab Settings Page Connections Tab Settings Transferring Data Infrared CommunicationInfrared Communication Data Send Operation To Transfer Data Beam Contact To Receive Data Important Precautions Bluetooth Tips to Help Ensure Successful Communication Wireless LAN Radio Interference Using a Wireless Communication Wireless LAN To Reset the Rugged PDA Reset and Full ResetReset To Perform a Full Reset Full Reset Memory Initialization Above procedure and confirming that the Rugged PDA is operat 100 Connecting Peripherals AC Adaptor AD-S15050AE Connecting the AC Adaptor to the Rugged PDAConnecting the AC Adaptor to the Basic Cradle HA-C60IO DC5V Specifications General Guide Basic Cradle HA-C60IO To Mount the Rugged PDA onto the Basic Cradle To Remove the Rugged PDA from the Basic Cradle Bridge Satellite Cradle HA-C61IO 108 Using the Bridge Satellite Cradle 110 Linking Multiple Bridge Satellite Cradles Configuring DIP Switch Settings 112 Dual Battery Charger HA-C32DCHG Connecting Dual Battery Chargers Together Handling PrecautionsBattery Charger Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack 116 Communication Card Cover HA-C92TCV Cards Using a Compact Flash CF Card Loading and Removing a Compact Flash Card Accessing Files on a Memory Card 120 Using an SD card or a MultiMedia Card 122 Appendix CPU Specifications Specifications C21B AT 2300mAh Ion Options List