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Data Communication Overview
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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” in the separate Software
User’s Guide.
• For information about eActivity data, see “Chapter 10 – Using the eActivity Application” in
the separate Software User’s Guide.
• For information about connecting ClassPad and Screen Receiver, see the Screen Receiver
User’s Guide.
• Your ClassPad may operate abnormally after you update its operating system 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://edu.casio.com/products/classpad/
• When installing an add-in, make sure it is for ClassPad 330 PLUS. ClassPad 330 PLUS
does not support use of ClassPad 330 add-in applications.
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Connection
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 2-2-3.
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How to Transfer Data
For details, see “2-5 Transferring Data between ClassPad and a Computer”.
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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” in the separate Software
User’s Guide.
• For information about eActivity data, see “Chapter 10 – Using the eActivity Application” in
the separate Software User’s Guide.
• For information about Data Analyzer setup information and sample data, see the user
documentation that comes with the Data Analyzer.
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Connection
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 2-2-2.