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Chapter 5 Utilities
5-1 Backup
The Backup program lets you quickly and easily back up all data (Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and
Mail data, files, installed programs, setup information) in your CASSIOPEIA main memory data
to a storage card.
Backed up data can be used to restore your system should it start to malfunction due to some data
error.
Read this first!
•Always reset your CASSIOPEIA before backing up or restoring data. Make sure you perform a
reset operation. See the separate Hardware Manual for information about how to reset your
CASSIOPEA.
•Be sure to power your CASSIOPEIA with the AC adapter whenever performing a backup or
restore operation.
•Do not perform any button or screen operations on the CASSIOPEIA while a backup or restore
operation is in progress. Do not touch the CASSIOPEIA at all until the backup or restore
operation is complete.
•Make sure the storage card you are using for backup has enough unused space to store the data.
•As a general rule, you need about 10MB of free space on a storage card to store backup data.
Time Required for Backup
The backup operation always takes a fixed amount of time, regardless of the amount of data you
are backing up.
Backing Up Data
Use the following procedure to back up data. Make sure you read the precautions under “Read
this first!” on page 131 before starting.
To back up data
1. Connect the AC adapter to your CASSIOPEIA.
2. Reset the CASSIOPEIA.
3. Insert a storage card with sufficient free space to store the backup data into the CompactFlash
Card slot of the CASSIOPEIA.
4. On the Top Menu, double-tap Backup. 
						

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•This starts up Backup and causes the dialog shown below to appear.
5. Tap Backup now.
•This causes the dialog shown below to appear.
•If you do not wish to assign a password, go to step 6 without inputting anything.
6. Tap Ye s to start the backup or No to close the dialog without backing up anything.
•The “Backup in Progress” dialog appears while the backup operation is being performed.
•The message “Backup completed:” appears on the display after the backup operation is
complete.
7. After backup is complete, tap OK to quit Backup.
NOTE
If the backup operation is interrupted or unsuccessful for any reason and there is a previous
backup file on the storage card you are using, the previous file remains intact on the card.
To interrupt a backup operation
1. Tap the Cancel button on the message box that is on the screen while a backup operation is in
progress.
•This causes the message “Do you really want to cancel? ” to appear.
2. Tap Ye s to cancel the backup operation or No to resume it.
If you want to assign a password to
the backup file, input up to 10
characters for the password here.
For added security, each letter you
input is shown as an asterisk in this
box.
Input the same password here
for confirmation.
If the storage card already
contains backup data, the
date of the last backup
appears here.
This area shows the amount
of free space on the storage
card and the amount of
CASSIOPEIA data memory
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Restoring Data
The following applies whenever you perform a restore operation.
•If the same file or setup data exists in both CASSIOPEIA memory and on the storage card, the
data in CASSIOPEIA memory is overwritten with the data on the storage card.
•Any file or setup data in CASSIOPEIA memory for which there is no corresponding file or
setup data on the storage card data is deleted.
•All applications currently installed on the CASSIOPEIA are deleted and re-installed with the
backed up versions.
Use the following procedure to restore data. Make sure you read the precautions under “Read this
first! ” on page 131 before starting.
To restore data
1. Connect the AC adapter to your CASSIOPEIA.
2. Reset the CASSIOPEIA.
3. Insert the storage card that contains the data you want to restore into the CompactFlash Card
slot of the CASSIOPEIA.
4. On the Top Menu, double-tap Backup.
•This starts up Backup.
5. Tap Restore now.
•This restarts the CASSIOPEIA, which is indicated by the message “Starting...” appearing on
its display. Next, the touch screen calibration screen appears. Calibrate the touch screen. The
following dialog box appears after the restart process is complete.
6. Tap Ye s to start the restore or No to close the dialog without restoring anything.
•The “Restore in Progress” dialog appears while the restore operation is being performed.
•The message “Restore complete! ” appears on the display after the restore operation is
complete.
7. After restore is complete, tap OK to quit Backup.
•This automatically resets the CASSIOPEIA and restarts it.
If the data is protected by a
password, input the password
here. If the data is not password
protected, go to step 6 without
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Deleting a Backup File
You can use the following procedure to delete the backup files you created using Backup. Delete a
file when you no longer need it, when you want to free up space on a storage card, etc.
Important!
Deleting a back up file cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need a file before you
delete it.
To delete a backup file
1. Insert the storage card that contains the backup file you want to delete into the CompactFlash
Card slot of the CASSIOPEIA.
2. On the Top Menu, double-tap Backup.
•This starts up Backup.
3. Tap Backup File Delete.
•This causes the dialog shown below to appear.
4. Tap Ye s to delete the backup file or No to close the dialog without deleting anything. 
						

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5-2 File Manager
File Manager provides you with the tools to perform a variety of different operations involving
files and folders in main memory and on a storage card.
File Manager Screen and Basic Operation
Tapping File Manager on the Top Menu starts up File Manager and displays a list of files and
folders.
NOTE
•Some system files and other hidden files are not displayed by File Manager.
•In the case of very large files, the file size value may not fit within the space provided for the
Size column.
•Note that you cannot start up other programs from File Manager.
To refresh the File Manager screen
Ta p  FileL → Refresh to refresh the File Manager screen with the latest information.
File and Folder Operations
To create a new folder
1. Navigate to the folder in which you want to create a new folder.
2. Tap FileL → New Folder.
•This displays a new folder dialog box.
3. Input the name you want to give the folder and then tap 
.
To select all files and folders on the File Manager screen
Ta p  EditL → Select All. This causes all files and folders currently on the File Manager screen to
become selected (checked).
Tapping here displays a list that
you can use to move to a higher
folder in the file hierarchy.Tap to move to
the next higher
folder in the
hierarchy.
Tap a folder to select it, and tap
it again to display its contents.
Use the check boxes to select
files and folders for batch copy,
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To copy a file or folder
NOTE
You can use the same procedure to copy a file or a folder. The following shows the procedure for
copying a file.
1. Select the file you want to copy by putting a check mark next to it.
•You can select multiple files and copy them.
2. Tap EditL → Copy.
•This specifies the currently selected file as the original file.
3. Display the folder to which you want to copy the file.
4. Tap EditL → Paste.
•This copies the source file into the currently displayed folder.
NOTE
•If you tap Paste while the source file folder is on the display, a copy of the file is created in the
same folder. In this case, the new file is given the same name as the original, but with “Copy
of” automatically added to the beginning of the name.
•Once you tap the Copy button, the original files remain selected until you perform another
copy operation or a cut operation. This means you can make multiple copies of the original file
by tapping the Paste button again.
To move a file or folder
You can use the same procedure to move a file or a folder. The following shows the procedure for
moving a file.
1. Select the file you want to move by putting a check mark next to it.
•You can select multiple files and move them.
2. Tap EditL → Cut.
3. Display the folder to which you want to move the file.
4. Tap EditL → Paste.
•This moves the file from its original folder to the displayed folder.
NOTE
•Moving a folder also moves all of the files and sub-folders inside it.
•Note that you can perform only one paste operation following a cut. You cannot perform
multiple paste operations like you can with copy.
To rename a file or folder
1. Select the file or folder you want to rename by tapping it.
2. Tap FileL → Rename.
•This displays a rename dialog box.
3. Input the new name and then tap 
.
•You cannot change the extension of a file.
To delete a file or folder
1. Select the file you want to delete by putting a check mark next to it.
•You can select multiple files and delete them.
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Important!
•Deleting a folder also deletes all files and folder inside it.
•A file or folder delete operation cannot be undone.
3. In response to the confirmation message that appears, tap Ye s to delete the file or folder, or No
to cancel without deleting anything.
Important!
•Performing the reset operation causes all user files and folders that are not contained in the My
Device\Nand Disk folder to be deleted. To keep a file or folder from being deleted by the reset
operation, store it in the My Device\Nand Disk folder or on a storage card. 
						

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Chapter 6 Using Your CASSIOPEIA
with Your Computer
6-1 Getting Ready
You can connect your CASSIOPEIA to your computer and perform the types of operations listed
below.
•Synchronization of CASSIOPEIA Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, and Mail data with your
computer’s Microsoft Outlook data
•Copy files between your CASSIOPEIA and computer
•Backup CASSIOPEIA data on your computer’s hard disk
•Restore factory default data and settings
NOTE
Use the folder synchronization function when you want to transfer an MP3 file, image, CMF file,
or other data file to a Nand disk or storage card. Preset application-specific folder names are used
for storage of each type of data file on a Nand disk or storage card. See the sections of this manual
that describe each application for information about folder names.
Setting Up for Data Communication
Use the bundled cradle 
and cable to connect 
your CASSIOPEIA and 
computer.
You must have the following applications installed on 
your computer to perform data communication.
  PC Connect: Install PC Connect from the CD-ROM 
that comes bundled with your CASSIOPEIA.
Microsoft Outlook: This application is required if 
you want to synchronize data with Calendar, 
Contacts, Tasks, and Mail. Note that you must 
purchase Microsoft Outlook separately.
Perform the following three steps to set up for data communication between your CASSIOPEIA
and computer.
(1) Install Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
•You do not need to perform this step if you already have Outlook installed. Also, you can skip
this step if you do not need to synchronize data between your CASSIOPEIA and computer. You
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•Outlook 97, 98, and 2000 are all supported.
•Microsoft Outlook must be purchased separately.
•See the user documentation that comes with Outlook for information about how to install it.
(2) Install PC Connect on your computer.
•Install PC Connect from the CD-ROM that comes bundled with your CASSIOPEIA.
•See the separate Hardware Manual for information about computer system requirements for PC
Connect.
•See the Quick Start Guide for information about how to install PC Connect.
(3) Connect your CASSIOPEIA to your computer.
•See the separate Hardware Manual for information about connecting your CASSIOPEIA to a
computer.
NOTE
•See PC Connect online help for information about how to use it.
•Certain computer hardware and/or software configurations may not allow PC Connect to run
properly.
•
 is displayed in the system tray while there is a connection between your CASSIOPEIA and
computer.
•If you are unable to open a connection for some reason, try removing the CASSIOPEIA from
its cradle, or disconnecting the USB cable or serial cable from the CASSIOPEIA. Next,
reconnect and try again.
Communication Properties
Use the Connect Setting dialog box to configure settings for the connection between your
CASSIOPEIA and computer.
To configure Connect Setting
1. On the Top menu, double-tap Connections.
2. Tap PC Connect.
•This displays the Connect Setting dialog box. Make the settings you want.
3. After everything is the way you want, tap OK.
Select this option when you want the CASSIOPEIA to
automatically establish a connection with your
computer over a cable connection.
You can select either USB or serial port as the
computer connection method.
Tap this button when you want to establish a
connection with your computer right now. This button
is available only when there is a cable connection
between the CASSIOPEIA and computer. You do not
need to tap the Connect Now button if the
Automatically connects with PC option turned on
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Chapter 7 Setting Up Your CASSIOPEIA
7-1 Setup Basics
This section describes various hardware, system, and other settings you can make to setup the
CASSIOPEIA to meet your specific needs.
On the Top Menu, double-tap Settings to display the setup menu shown below.
Setup Menu
Select the menu item for the type of settings you want to change.
To do this:
•Input information about yourself.
•Specify whether owner information should appear when you turn
on the CASSIOPEIA.
•Register a 4-digit numeric password.
•Configure the CASSIOPEIA so it requires input of a password
when it is turned on. Data cannot be accessed unless the
password is input.
•Specify CASSIOPEIA screen colors.
•Adjust screen contrast and brightness.
•Specify the idle time before the screen automatically dims.
•Adjust the touch screen alignment.
•Perform this procedure whenever you feel the figures on the screen
are not aligned properly with the area you tap with the stylus.
•Turn touch screen tap  sounds on and off.
•Adjust the headphone volume.
•View the current battery pack .
•Specify the idle time before auto power off is triggered.
•View remaining program memory and storage memory capacity.
•View remaining storage card capacity (when you have a storage
card loaded in the CASSIOPEIA).
•Shutdown programs that are running.
Select this menu item:
Owner Information
Password
Color Scheme
Brightness
Align Screen
Volume & Sounds
Power
Memory