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fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS

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Getting Started

fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS is an emulator that lets you perform fx-9860G Slim operations on your computer. You can record key operations you perform on the emulator as Key-Log records, and edit KeyLog records as required. The keys on the Key-Log editor screen as well as the emulator LCD screen contents can be pasted into other applications. This means that emulator data can be used to create assignments, tests, and other materials. A presentation feature lets you play back saved Key-Log records. You can connect your fx-9860G Slim unit to your computer and display its contents on your computer screen.

Important!

Be sure to install the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS before you connect fx-9860G Slim to your computer. Connecting before you install the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS can result in improper operation.

k Using This Manual

This manual covers the software included on the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS CD-ROM. For details about operation of the fx-9860G Slim Graphing Calculator, see the user documentation that comes with the calculator. The procedures in this manual assume that you are already familiar with the following standard computer operations. - Menu operations using the mouse, including: clicking, double-clicking, dragging, etc. - Text input using the keyboard - Icon operations, general window operations, etc. - If you are not familiar with these types of operations, refer to the user documentation for your computer. The screen shots shown in this manual are all from the English version of Windows XP. Note that the actual appearance of the screen that appears when using this software depends on your computer system setup and on the operating system you are using.

Contents

1. Installing and Uninstalling fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS.. E-3 2. Screen Configuration... E-8
Menu Bar.... E-9 Toolbar.... E-14 Status Bar.... E-15
3. Emulator Mode and Key-Log Editor Mode.. E-16 4. Emulating fx-9860G Slim Calculator Operation.. E-17 5. Using the Emulator Key-Log... E-23 6. Configuring Options Dialog Box Setting.. E-28 7. Other Functions... E-29
Printing.... E-29 Shortcut Menu.... E-31
8. File Types Supported by fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS. E-32 9. Differences between fx-9860G Slim Calculator and fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS Functions.. E-33 10. Using Screen Receiver to Display the Calculator Screen Image on Your Computer... E-39 11. Error Message Table... E-44
1. Installing and Uninstalling fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS
This section explains how to install and uninstall fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS.

k Standard Toolbar

Editor
New Open Save Print Print Cut Copy Paste Undo Redo Screen Receiver Preview

k Log Toolbar

Stop Pause

Record

k Edit Toolbar
Add 2 Delete 3 Insert Pause
4 Font. Specifies the font of input text. 5 Font Size. Specifies the font size of input text. 6 Key-Log Record. Selects the Key-Log record to be played back or edited.

k Bitmap Toolbar

1 Screen Cap 2 Outer Frame Specifies an outer frame for screen captures. 3 Bitmap Size Specifies the bitmap size. A setting of 1 through 10 can be selected.
Help text is displayed here. 2 Displays the process currently being performed.
3 Toggles between the insert and overwrite modes. Clicking here while in the Key-Log editor mode toggles between the insert mode and overwrite mode.
3. Emulator Mode and Key-Log Editor Mode
fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS has two modes. You can use either of the following to operations to select the mode you want. On the [KeyLog] menu, select either [Emulator] or [Editor]. On the standard toolbar, click Emulator Mode Use this mode when you want to perform mainly emulator operations. Key-Log Editor Mode Use this mode when you want to perform mainly Key-Log data operations. or.
4. Emulating fx-9860G Slim Calculator Operation
The emulator makes it possible to mimic fx-9860G Slim calculator operation using your computers mouse and keyboard. For details about emulator operations, see the fx-9860G Slim Users Guide. You can view the Users Guide by selecting [Manual] - [Calculator] on the Help menu. Note that some emulator functions are different from the functions of the fx-9860G Slim calculator. For details, see 9. Differences between fx-9860G Slim Calculator and fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS Functions (page E-33).

k Using the Emulator

Key operations are identical to those you perform on the calculator. Operation results appear on the LCD screen.

LCD Screen

Keypad
In the Emulator Mode, you use your computer keyboard to operate the emulator. The following explains the keyboard keys you should use to perform each emulator key operation. (1) Computer keyboard keys that have the same key markings as the emulator keys aj,., +, -, (, ), ,, M, 16, f, c, d, e
(2) Computer keyboard keys that have different key markings as the emulator keys Computer Key [Tab] [Insert] [Home] [Page Up] [Page Down] [End] [Esc] [Delete] [Back Space] [Enter] [*] [/] Emulator Key A ! K J m a J D D w * /
Always use the emulators keys whenever creating eActivity Guide operations. Computer key operations cannot be recorded. For details about the eActivity Guide function, see 10-6 eActivity Guide in the fx-9860G Series Software Version 1.10 Users Guide.

k Changing the Size of the Emulator
You can select one of two sizes for the emulators keypad and one of five sizes for the display area.
To specify the size of the keypad
1. On the [View] menu, select [Calc Key]. 2. From the submenu that appears, select the keypad size you want.
To specify the size of the LCD screen
1. On the [View] menu, select [Calc Screen]. 2. From the submenu that appears, select the LCD screen size you want.
k Moving the LCD Screen Area and Keypad
You can drag the LCD screen and the keypad to any location you want on your computer screen.
k Using the Floating Emulator Feature
You can display the emulator LCD screen and its keypad in their own windows that are separate from the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS window.
To make the LCD screen a floating window
1. Double-click the LCD screen. 2. Drag the LCD screen to the left so it is outside of the main application window, and drop it there.
To make the keypad a floating window
1. Double-click the keypad. 2. Drag the keypad to the left so it is outside of the main application window, and drop it there.
k Moving the LCD Screen and Keypad Back into the Main Window
Perform the following steps to move the LCD screen and/or keypad back into the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS main window from independent floating windows. - Double-click the floating LCD screen and/or keypad. - Drag the LCD screen and/or keypad back to the left side of the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS main window.
You can return an independent floating window to the main window by dragging the floating window to the left side of the main window only. Dragging top, bottom, or right side of the main window will not work.
k Capturing the Emulator LCD Screen Image
You can use the following procedure to capture an image of the emulator LCD screen.
To capture the emulator LCD screen image
1. On the [File] menu, select [Screen Cap] to display a capture of the emulator LCD screen.

k Copying Keys or Text and Pasting It into Another Application
Keys and text can be copied and pasted into other applications in order to create operation example handouts, assignments, etc.
To copy keys or text and paste it into another application
1. Drag the cursor across the keys or text you want to copy. 2. Click
to copy the selected keys or text to the clipboard.
6. Configuring Options Dialog Box Setting
This section explains the settings on the Options dialog box.
k LCD Screen Capture Settings
1 Select this option to add a frame to an LCD screen capture. 2 Specifies the screen size during LCD screen capture. You can select a setting in the range of 1 through 10.

k Key-Log Playback

1 Select this option to highlight the current key in blue. 2 Select this option to frame the next key in orange. 3 Specifies how much time should be allowed to elapse to resume paused playback. You can set an interval in the range of 10 seconds to 10 minutes in 10-second steps. 4 Specifies the key playback interval during auto play. You can set an interval of 0.1 second, or any interval in the range of 0.5 to 5 seconds, in 0.5-second steps.

7. Other Functions

Printing
You can use the following procedure to print LCD screen captures.
1. Click the window of the LCD screen capture that you want to print to select it. 2. Click
. This will display the Print dialog box.
3. Click [OK] to start printing.
Each screen image is printed on a separate page. Images are printed in accordance with width setting of the paper size selected on the Print dialog box. Examples: Portrait Orientation Landscape Orientation
If you are printing a bitmap image that was created using another application and does not fit within the preview area, only the part within the preview area will be visible. Also, only that part will be printed. E-29

k Print Preview

Selecting [Print Preview] on the [File] menu displays the print preview image. 3 4
1 Displays the Print dialog box. 2 Enlarges the preview image. 3 Reduces the size of the preview image. 4 Closes the print preview window image.

k Print Setup Dialog Box

Selecting [Print Setup] on the [File] menu displays the Print Setup dialog box.

Shortcut Menu

Right-clicking the mouse displays one of the shortcut menus shown below. During Key-Log Editing
During Bitmap Display of the Calculator Screen
A screen zoom operation affects only the screen where you display the shortcut menu. If you have multiple screens on the display, the other screens are not affected by the zoom operation.

When Using the Emulator

On the Emulator Keypad
8. File Types Supported by fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS
fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS supports files with the file name extensions described below. Extension g1m g1e g1a g1l g1n g1k Description Emulator or calculator user memory data file (variables, programs, etc.) eActivity file Add-In application Add-In message Add-In menu fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS Key-Log file
You can use the MEMORY application to import all file types (except g1k) into the emulator. Files with the extension g1k can be used in Key-Log files.
9. Differences between fx-9860G Slim Calculator and fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS Functions
This section explains the differences between fx-9860G Slim calculator functions and fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS emulator functions.
k eActivity Applications (SD Card Access)
Calculator: SD card access not supported. Emulator: Performing an operation that accesses an SD card displays a dialog box, which can be used to open an eActivity saved on your computer or save an eActivity on your computer. Trying to perform an optimize operation while accessing an SD card will cause an error. Example: To use the emulator to create a new eActivity file (ABC.g1e) on an SD card (actually your computers hard disk)
1. From the Main Menu, enter the eACT mode.

2. Click 6(SD).

This displays the SD access screen.

3. Click 2(NEW).

This displays a file name input dialog box.
4. Select the location on your computer where you want to save the file, input the file name
(ABC.g1e), and then click [Save]. This displays the eActivity file editing screen.

* Subsequent operations are identical to those you would perform on the calculator. * After you are finished, perform the required operation to save the file. Example: To use the emulator to open an eActivity file (ABC.g1e) that is stored on an SD card (actually your computers hard disk)

3. Click 1(OPEN).

This displays a file selection dialog box.
4. Type in the file name (ABC.g1e), and then click [Open].
This displays the eActivity file editing screen. E-34

k LINK Application

Calculator: Data transfer execution supported. Emulator: Data send/receive, and configuring cable, wakeup, and capture settings are not supported. Attempting to perform any of these operations causes an error.
k MEMORY Applications (SD Card Access)
Calculator: SD card access not supported. Emulator: Performing an operation that accesses an SD card displays a dialog box, which can be used to store data to a computer file and to import a file. Trying to perform the SD card optimize operation on the emulator will cause an error. SD card (actually your computers hard disk) access can be performed by selecting either a folder or a file. What you select depends on the type of operation you want to perform.
When to select a folder on your computers hard disk
Select a folder on your computers hard disk when you want to perform any one of the following operations. Copying main memory or storage memory contents to an SD card (actually your computers hard disk) Loading backup data from an SD card (actually your computers hard disk) Saving backup data to an SD card (actually your computers hard disk)
Example: To use the emulator to save backup data to your computer
1. From the Main Menu, enter the MEMORY mode.

2. Click 4(BKUP)1(SAVE).

This displays the save location selection screen.

3. Click 2.

This displays the folder selection screen.
4. Select the folder you want and then click [OK].
The backup data is saved to the folder you select.
When to select a file on your computers hard disk

Select a file on your computer's hard disk when you want to perform the following operation. Copying a file on an SD card (actually your computer's hard disk) to main memory or storage memory

2. Click 3(SD).

This displays the file selection screen.
3. Select the file you want and then click [Open].
This displays the main memory/storage memory selection screen. Selecting a destination (main memory or storage memory) will start the copy operation. E-36
k SYSTEM Applications (Contrast, Auto Power Off, Reset)
Calculator: Contrast adjustment and auto power off setting configuration supported. Emulator: Contrast adjustment and auto power off setting configuration not supported. Attempting to perform any of these operations causes an error.

k Installing an Add-In

You can perform the following procedure on the emulator to install an Add-In application, Add-In language, or an eActivity. Example: To install an Add-In application
This displays a dialog box for opening a file.
3. Select the Add-In file you want and then click [Open].

4. Click 2.

5. Click E.

6. Click J.

7. Click m.
The icon of the application you just installed should be visible on the Main Menu.
Some Add-In applications may act differently on the fx-9860G Slim calculator than they do on the emulator.

k LIGHT Key

Calculator: Turns on the display backlight. Emulator: No operation

k HELP Key

Calculator: Enables the HELP function. Emulator: Enables the HELP function only if Key-Log recording is stopped or paused. The HELP key is disabled while Key-Log recording or playback is in progress.

k OFF (! + A)

Calculator: Turns off power. Emulator: Does not turn off the emulator. (! + O does not perform any operation.)

k COPY & PASTE

Calculator: COPY & PASTE supported on the calculator. Emulator: COPY & PASTE supported on the calculator, and between the calculator and other applications running on the computer. Note, however, that in the case of spreadsheet formulas and values, copy and paste of the values only is supported. Copy and paste of error data is not supported. Copy and paste of fx-9860G Slim calculator-specific input codes between fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS and other applications is not supported in some cases. Windows 98 SE in particular is not able to display a relatively large number of input codes. Because of this, use of Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista is recommended.

10. Using Screen Receiver to Display the Calculator Screen Image on Your Computer
This section explains how to connect an fx-9860G Slim calculator to a computer and display the calculator screen image on the computer.
Check to make sure that the operating system version of the fx-9860G Slim calculator is 1.02 or greater. If it isnt, you will need to update your operating system. For details, see the information about updating the operating in the readme.txt file on the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS CD-ROM. A USB driver install dialog box will appear the first time you connect the fx-9860G Slim calculator to your computer with the USB cable. Follow the instructions that appear on the dialog box. Screen Receiver will not operate properly if you cancel the install operation.
Attention Windows XP Users
1. Connecting fx-9860G Slim to a computer running Windows
below to appear on your computer display.
XP causes the screen shown
2. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended) and then click [Next].
3. Though a message appears to let you know that the software has not passed the Windows
Logo Test, there is no need for concern. Simply click [Continue Anyway] and proceed with installation.

4. Click [Finish].

k Configuring fx-9860G Slim Communication Settings
Before you can connect the calculator to your computer, you first need to perform the following procedure and configure the calculators communication settings.
To configure the fx-9860G Slim calculator communication settings
1. From the Main Menu, enter the LINK mode. 2. Press $(CABL).
This displays the Select Cable Type screen.
3. Press !(USB). 4. Press &(CAPT).
This displays the Capture Set Mode screen.

5. Press #(OHP).

This displays the screen shown nearby, which indicates that the setup procedure is complete.
To display the calculator screen image on your computer
1. Use the USB cable that comes with the calculator to connect the calculator to your computer. 2. On the [Tools] menu, select [Screen Receiver], or click
your computer. on the toolbar.

3. A short while after Screen Receiver starts up, an image of the calculator screen will appear on
4. Operate the calculator. When you do, the calculator screen image will change in real time on

your computer.

5. You can enlarge the calculator screen image by clicking 6. To close the calculator screen image, click 7. Disconnect the USB cable.
and reduce its size by clicking
If the calculator screen does not appear, try disconnecting the USB cable and then restart the above procedure from the beginning. If the calculator screen still does not appear, check the points described below. If this is the problem: The USB cable is disconnected. There are multiple calculators connected. There is another CASIO product connected with a USB cable. The message !CESG502 appears on the Device Manager screen which indicates that the USB driver is not installed correctly. Do this: Reconnect the USB cable. Disconnect the other calculators so there is only one left connected. Disconnect the other CASIO product. Reinstall fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS.

k Screen Receiver Menus

Screen Receive Menu Menu Start Stop Exit Toolbar Button Description Displays the calculator screen image. Closes the calculator screen image. Exits Screen Receiver. E-42
View Menu Menu Expand Reduce Zoom* Toolbar Status Bar Submenu Toolbar Button Description Enlarges the calculator screen image. Reduces the size of the calculator screen image. Shows the calculator screen image in actual size. Shows the calculator screen image is 2 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 3 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 4 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 5 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 6 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 7 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 8 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 9 size. Shows the calculator screen image is 10 size. Toggles display of the toolbar on and off. Toggles display of the status bar on and off.
* The allowable zoom size is limited by the resolution of the computer. Help Menu Menu Manual Submenu Calculator Manager PLUS License About Description Displays the fx-9860G Slim Graphing Calculator Users Guide. Display the fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS Users Guide. Displays the end user license agreement. Displays version information.

11. Error Message Table

A problem occurred while writing to a disk.
Check the disk for data corruption and confirm that the disk exists. Then try again.
A problem occurred when you tried opening a file from the list of previously opened files on the File menu.
Check to see if the file has been moved or deleted.
There is not enough memory. There is not enough memory Increase memory capacity and to perform the operation. try again. A problem occurred while launching the emulator. Try re-starting the application. If you still cannot launch, it could mean that the emulator is damaged. Update the emulator or reinstall it. A problem occurred while launching the manual (***.pdf) viewer. Download the viewer from the site below and reinstall it. http://www.adobe.com/ products/acrobat/readstep2_ allversions.html The following characters cannot be used in a Key-Log record name. :\ /?*[] A system error has occurred. Exit the emulator and restart it. If this does not correct the problem, it could mean that the emulator file is damage. Reinstall the emulator. A problem occurred during emulator startup.
Increase memory capacity and try again. Try restarting the application. If this does not work, it could mean that the emulator is damaged. Update the emulator or reinstall it.
A problem occurred during manual viewer startup.
Download and install a new viewer from http://www.adobe.com/ products/acrobat/readstep2_ allversions.html.
The Key-Log record name you are trying to use contains an illegal character.
The following characters are not allowed in Key-Log record names. :\ /?*[] Follow the steps that are shown on the display and try again.
Message A system error has occurred. (1) Shut down all other applications that you are not currently using. (2) Check how much free space is available on your computers hard disk. (3) Exit the emulator and restart it. If this does not correct the problem, it could mean that the emulator file is damage. Reinstall the emulator. A problem occurred while accessing the registry. Check to make sure that the emulator is installed correctly. The path and/or filename exceeds the maximum length allowed by your Windows operating system. A problem occurred while importing <file name>. Note that import of a file created on another model is not supported. A Key-Log file cannot be created or opened while KeyLog data is being played back or recorded. Stop playback or recording and try again. File Extension Error

Description

Required Action Follow the steps that are shown on the display and try again.
fx-9860G Slim Manager PLUS Reinstall the USB driver. cannot be started up. The USB driver is not installed correctly. The number of letters in the Shorten the specified path or path or file name you specified file name. exceeds the allowable limit. Some problem occurred while importing the file. Make sure that the file was created using a calculator with the same model name as this calculator. Stop playback or recording and try again.
You are trying to create a new Key-Log file or open an existing Key-Log file while Key-Log data is being played back or recorded on the calculator. The file you selected has an invalid file name extension. The file path you selected has an invalid file name extension.
Make sure that the extension of the file you are selecting is bmp or jpg. Make sure that the extension of the file path you are selecting is bmp or jpg. Re-installation of the emulator is recommended.
<path> Invalid Extension
A problem occurred while Some problem occurred during accessing the registry. registry access. Check to make sure that the emulator is installed correctly. A system error has occurred. A system error occurred. Exit the emulator and restart it. If this does not correct the problem, it could mean that the emulator file is damaged. Reinstall the emulator.
Re-installation of the emulator is recommended.
Message Invalid File Name
Description You specified an invalid file name. You specified an invalid folder name.
Required Action Make sure that you are specifying the file name correctly. Make sure that you are specifying the folder name correctly.

Invalid Folder Name

Too Many Files Selected
The number of files you Reduce the number of selected exceeds the allowable selected files. limit.

k Screen Receiver

Message A connection could not be established. Either the calculator is not connected or the connected calculator is not in the OHP Mode. Correct the problem and try again. For details, select the following on the menu bar: Help Manual - Manager PLUS, or refer to the Manager PLUS users guide. Description You started a data communication operation while the USB cable was not connected. Required Action Check for proper connection of the calculator to the computer and confirm that the calculator is in the OHP mode. Then try again. See 10. Using Screen Receiver to Display the Calculator Screen Image on Your Computer for details.

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