Juniper ULTRA-RUGGED FIELD PC Reference Manual
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User’s Guide
Reference Guide
User’s Guide
ULTRA-RUGGED
FIELD PC
Reference Guide
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failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
Contents
1 Introduction 2
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Using the documentation .................................................... 3
The anatomy of the Field PC .............................................. 4
2 Getting Started 8
Step 1: Install the battery pack .......................................... 8
Step 2: Charge the battery pack ........................................ 9
Step 3: Establish basic settings on the device .............. 9
Step 4: Connecting to a desktop computer .................11
3 Using the Hardware 14
Identifying button functions .............................................14
Customizing button functions ..........................................15
Using the stylus .....................................................................19
Using the touchscreen ........................................................20
Understanding LED signals ...............................................22
Replacing the battery pack ................................................22
Using peripheral devices such as CF cards,
SD cards, and USB flash drives ...................................24
4 Using the Field PC 30
Understanding the Today screen .....................................30
Using the Start menu ..........................................................31
Entering information ...........................................................31
Recognizing status icons ....................................................33
Recognizing soft keys ........................................................33
Rotating the screen .............................................................34
Dimming or turning off the backlight ............................35
Adjusting the backlight timer ...........................................36
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5 Performing Common Tasks on the
Field PC 38
Suspending the device .......................................................38
Powering off the Field PC ..................................................39
Resetting the device ............................................................40
Exploring files ........................................................................40
Closing running programs ................................................41
Switching between running programs ..........................42
Viewing memory allocation for programs ....................42
Changing settings .................................................................43
Using on-device help ..........................................................43
Backing up data ...................................................................44
Copying data from a peripheral device .........................47
6 Communicating with a Desktop
Computer
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Connection ..............................51
Install Windows Mobile® Device Center on a
Desktop Computer (Windows Vista™) .....................51
Connection........................................................................52
7 Getting to Know Programs and
Settings 54
Understanding Start menu programs and utilities ....54
Understanding applications in the Programs menu 56
Finding settings .....................................................................59
8 Using the Integrated Bluetooth
Option 62
Bluetooth drivers and profiles ..........................................62
Identify the power status of Bluetooth using
Wireless Manager ............................................................63
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Create a Bluetooth partnership .......................................65
Bluetooth virtual COM ports .............................................67
Set up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port .....................68
Set up an incoming Bluetooth COM port .....................71
9 Supported Bluetooth
Profiles 74
Serial Port Profile (SPP) .....................................................75
Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile .................................78
Human Interface Device (HID) Profile ..........................81
Object Push Profile (OPP) or beaming .........................82
10 Caring for Your Field PC 86
Storing your Field PC and battery packs .......................86
Protecting the touchscreen ..............................................88
Protecting the Field PC against mechanical shock ...89
Battery warnings ...................................................................89
Equipment warnings ...........................................................90
Using the Field PC in extreme temperatures ..............91
Cleaning the Field PC ........................................................91
Repairing the Field PC .......................................................93
Disposing of the Field PC and battery packs ...............93
11 Troubleshooting and Service
Tips 96
Troubleshooting tips ............................................................96
Preparing for a service center call ...................................99
12 Information for Software
Developers 102
Programming documentation ....................................... 102
Software Development Kit (SDK) ................................ 102
Software development tools ......................................... 102
Appendix A: Product Specifications 106
9-pin serial port pinouts ................................................. 109
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Appendix B: Certifications and
Regulatory Information 112
Regulatory information .....................................................112
CE marking ...........................................................................114
Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions 118
Limited Product Warranty ...............................................118
Index 124
Additional Section:
Installation Instructions for the
Extended Caps 147
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Introduction
Overview of Windows Mobile
6
Using the documentation
The anatomy of the Field PC
User’s Guide
Chapter 1
Introduction
This ultra-rugged Field PC—rock solid and field ready in the most extreme environments—is your reliable field companion. Designed for Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile
®
6, your Field PC features a wide variety of application software and accessory choices. Use it to navigate, research, document, and communicate. Depend on it for your field information technology. It is ready for you.
Overview of Windows
Mobile
®
6
Your Field PC runs Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile
®
6.
This operating system, designed for mobile devices, provides you with familiar Microsoft programs to help you increase your productivity and manage information effectively. For example, Microsoft
®
Office Outlook
®
Mobile, similar to Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
, allows you to send and receive email, keep track of contacts, manage tasks, and take simple notes.
Many Windows
®
applications are already compatible with Windows Mobile
®
. You can use Windows Mobile to access Word, Excel
®
, and PowerPoint
®
files on your mobile device, or you can use Windows Mobile
®
to access your email messages and contacts from your
Microsoft
®
Outlook account.
If you need help, the Field PC offers a variety of information through its fully featured on-device help system. More information about Windows Mobile
®
6 can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/6-1/default.mspx
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Using the documentation
Your Field PC is equipped with several reference tools.
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These tools include:
Quick Start Guide
Getting Started Disc from Microsoft
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User Manual
User Documentation CD (contains Quick Start Guide,
Reference Guide, and License Agreement)
On-device help files
Use the following chart to find the information you need.
What you want Where to find it
Instructions for setting up the
Field PC
ActiveSync
®
install for Windows
®
2000 and Windows
®
XP users
Windows
®
Mobile Device
Center for Windows Vista™
Instructions for using external devices with the Field PC
Quick Start Guide, User
Manual, this guide
Getting Started Disc
This guide
Instructions for basic tasks such as replacing battery packs, resetting the device, adjusting the backlight, or inserting memory cards
Instructions for using programs installed on the Field PC
Quick Start Guide, this guide
Help files located within individual programs on the Field PC
Note: For a more complete listing of topics in this
reference guide, see the index.
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The anatomy of the
Field PC
This section illustrates the different parts of the Field PC.
For instructions on using the hardware, see Chapter 3.
For instructions about caring for or cleaning the different parts, see Chapter 10.
1 Elastomer overmold
2 Magnesium case front
3 Display bezel
4 Charge LED
5 Start menu button
6 Applications Manager
button
7 Microphone
8 Today screen button
9 Speaker
10 Four-way directional
button
11 Power button
12 Context menu button
13 Enter button
14 Notification LED
15 Touchscreen/display
16 Accessory attachment points (5 cm. center to center 8-32 UNC thread)
17 Battery door latch
18 Hand strap
19 Battery door
20 Body molding
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5
6
4
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9 10
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Top view with standard cap
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Top view without cap
24 25 26 27
Bottom view showing communications module
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29 30 31 32 33
21 Stylus
22 Body molding screws
23 Standard cap screws (captive)
24 Cover for optional Bluetooth
®
antenna
25 Compact Flash card slot
26 Secure Digital I/O card slot
27 Stylus slot
28 Accessory attachment points (5.3 cm. center to center
4-40 UNC thread)
29 USB Client (mini B)
30 12V DC jack
31 9-pin serial port
32 USB Host (mini A)
33 Cable routing channel
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Getting Started
Install the battery pack
Charge the battery pack
Establish basic settings on the device
Connecting to a desktop computer
Creating a connection to a
desktop computer
User’s Guide
Chapter 2
Getting Started
This chapter repeats—with a few more details—the installation instructions that came in the Quick Start
Guide and User Manual.
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Step 1: Install the battery pack
1.
Carefully unhook and lift up the bottom hook of the hand strap, as shown in the first picture.
WARNING! Releasing the hand strap
hook too quickly may result in injury or damage to the display. Use caution when undoing the hook or when holding the Field PC by its hand strap.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Press on the battery door and slide the door latch to the right to unlock it, as shown in the second picture.
Remove the battery door.
Insert the battery pack so battery contacts match up.
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery door into the case slots. Close the battery door.
Press on the battery door. Slide the latch to the left to lock it.
Reattach the hand strap.
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Step 2: Charge the battery pack
1.
2.
3.
4.
Mount the plug onto the wall charger (if it is not already assembled).
Plug the wall charger into an outlet.
Plug the other end of the wall charger into the DC jack on the Field
PC. The device turns on after a few seconds, and a flashing red light signals the device is charging.
Charging the Field PC for 4.5 hours charges it up to 95%. Let the device charge for 6 hours to get a full charge. Note: If the
Field PC suspends and the flashing red LED turns off, the device keeps charging.
Charging temperatures
Only charge your battery pack in temperatures between
32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). For best results, charge the battery pack at room temperature (68°F or 20°C).
Step 3: Establish basic settings on the device
Using the stylus, follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the device and establish basic settings.
We recommend creating a name for the Field PC so external devices like desktop computers or devices that use Bluetooth
®
technology can differentiate the Field PC from other devices more easily.
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To create a name, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > Settings.
2. From the System tab, tap About.
3. Select the Device ID tab at the bottom of the screen.
4. Type in a device name. We recommend using “SN”
(serial number) and the device serial number, which can be found by tapping Start > Settings > System and choosing System Configuration. An example of a device name appears below.
Your Field PC is now field ready.
Important: Read the following paragraph before moving
on to Step 4.
If you have Microsoft Windows
®
Vista™, you already have basic file synchronization capability with your desktop computer without installing any additional software.
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
You can skip Steps 4 and 5. To access these basic sync options, connect the Field PC to the desktop computer using a USB cable. For full synchronization support such as Microsoft Outlook
®
contacts, email, calendar, notes, and tasks, download and install Windows Mobile Device
Center through Windows Update on the Start menu of your desktop computer.
If you have Windows
®
2000 or Windows
®
XP, follow the next steps to install Microsoft
®
ActiveSync
®
, which allows you to install programs onto your device using a desktop computer.
Step 4: Connecting to a desktop computer
Important: If you have Microsoft Windows Vista™, read
the section above before beginning.
If you use Windows
®
2000 or Windows
®
XP, Windows
Mobile
®
6 requires that you use Microsoft ActiveSync
4.1 or greater to connect to your desktop computer.
The Getting Started Disc installs ActiveSync 4.5 on your desktop computer.
1.
Insert the Getting
Started Disc into your desktop computer. A window appears on the display.
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2.
3.
Select your language.
If ActiveSync 4.5 or greater has not been installed on your desktop computer, follow the directions on the screen to install it.
Note: Install ActiveSync before attaching the USB cable to the desktop or Field PC.
Step 5: Creating a connection to a desktop computer
1.
Plug USB Client end (mini B) of the USB
2.
3.
communications cable into your Field PC.
Plug the USB Host end (full size A) of the USB communications cable into your desktop computer.
Establish an ActiveSync partnership by following the instructions on the desktop computer screen.
You are now ready to use your Field PC. See Chapter 6 for more details about using ActiveSync and Windows
Mobile
®
Device Center.
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3
Using the
Hardware
Identifying button functions
Customizing button functions
Suspending, powering off, resetting, and restoring defaults
Using the stylus
Using the touchscreen
Understanding LED signals
Replacing the battery pack
Using peripheral devices such as
CF cards, SD cards, and
USB flash drives
User’s Guide
Chapter 3
Using the Hardware
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This chapter teaches you how to use the hardware components of the Field PC. Specifically, you learn how
• to:
Identify button functions
Customize button functions
Use buttons to suspend, power off, and reset the device
Use the stylus
Use the touchscreen
Replace the battery pack
Understand LED signals
Use peripheral devices (CF and SD cards and USB drives) with the device
Identifying button functions
The following chart shows you the names and functions of each button on the keyboard.
Button Name
Start menu button
Function
Provides a menu of applications.
Applications
Manager button
Lets you switch between or close running applications; allows you to view memory allocations.
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Home button Returns you to the Today screen.
Context menu button
Displays the context menu for the item selected
(similar to a right-click on a desktop computer).
Enter button Enters the selected soft key or option.
Power button
Turns the Field PC on and off, resets, suspends. (See more details in the Power button functions section in this chapter.)
Four-way directional button
Allows you to navigate.
Customizing button functions
•
Each button performs a specific function. You can customize the function of the following four buttons to
• open programs or perform shortcuts:
Start menu button
Applications Manager button
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•
• Home button
Context menu button
Note: The functions assigned to the Enter button, Power button, and Four-way directional button cannot be customized.
To reassign a program or shortcut to a button, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > Settings >
Personal tab > Buttons.
A list of buttons and their current assignments is displayed on the Program
Buttons tab.
2. Tap the button you want to reassign, as shown here.
3. In the Assign a program box, tap the program or shortcut you want to assign to the button. In the example here, the user has selected Start Menu.
4. Tap OK.
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Suspending, powering off, resetting, and restoring factory defaults
The Power button allows you to suspend, power off, or reset the device. A series of keyboard actions also lets you restore the hard drive, settings, and icons to their original factory defaults. Below are instructions for each action.
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Suspending the device. Suspending the Field PC is
different from powering it off:
Suspending the device puts it to sleep, and when it is turned back on, the device remembers where it was. Some battery power is used.
Powering off the device closes all programs and turns off all of the power. No battery power is used.
We recommend suspending your device if you plan to turn it off for less than two weeks.
To suspend your device, press the Power button briefly and release. To resume the device from suspend mode, press the Power button again.
Note: If you suspend the device while it is charging, the flashing red light disappears. However, the device continues to charge.
Powering off the Field PC. Powering off the device
ends all programs and removes power from all system components except for the real-time clock. Unlike suspend mode, the device resets when it is powered on again.
To preserve battery power, we recommend you power off the device if it will be left unused for two weeks or longer.
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To power off the Field PC,
1. Save your open files and close any running programs. (For instructions on backing up files, see
Backing up data in Chapter 5.)
2. Press the Power button until the Power Button menu appears, as shown here.
Note: The device cannot be powered off while it is plugged into the wall charger.
3. Tap Power Off. A warning dialog appears, as shown in the second picture. Tap OK.
Note: The keyboard backlight stays on for a few seconds after the device shuts off. The device cannot be powered back on until the keyboard backlight turns off.
To power on your Field PC, hold down the Power button until you see the green notification light appear.
Resetting the device. Some programs require you to
reset your device during the installation process. Follow the steps below to reset the Field PC:
1. Save your open files and close any running programs. (For instructions on backing up files, see
Backing up data in Chapter 5.)
2. Press the Power button until the Power Button menu appears.
3. Choose Reset.
If your device locks up, you can reset the device by pressing the Power button for 10 seconds or until the
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screen goes dark. After a few seconds, the device turns on again.
Restoring the device to its factory state. Follow the
steps below to restore the user storage, settings, and icons on your Field PC to their original factory defaults.
WARNING! Restoring the Field PC to its original factory
state will permanently erase data saved on the Field PC, any software you installed, and any changes you made to the Field PC, including settings changes.
1. Reset the device from the power button menu or by holding down the power button until the display goes dark.
2. When the green notification LED light appears on the front of the Field PC, simultaneously press and hold the following buttons for several seconds:
Clean Boot: Home, up arrow, Context
Clean Storage: Task, up arrow, Return
Clean Registry: Start, Context
Clean All: Return, left arrow, Context
3. Hold the buttons until the progress bar reaches the second tick mark and then disappears. Factory settings are restored automatically.
• Key combinations. The key combinations are checked in two places in the bootloader. Once just before the empty progress bar is drawn and once again just before the first tick mark is drawn. Each key combo just sets a NOR flag.
Home-Up-Context: Clean NAND – this is the clean o boot.
o o o
Task-Up-Return: Clean MDoC
Start-Context: Clean Registry
Return-Left-Context: Clean all – does all of the above
Using the stylus
The stylus is stored in an open slot at the top of the device. A hole in the stylus end allows you to attach a lanyard.
Like the left button on a desktop computer mouse, the stylus is a tool that lets you select or deselect items
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and enter data. Like the right button, the stylus lets you perform shortcuts like cutting and pasting. Instructions for these tasks are listed in the chart below.
To do this . . .
Follow these steps
Select an item Tap once.
Enter data See Entering Information, a section in the next chapter about data entry options.
Tap the item or file.
Open an item or file
Cut or copy 1.
2.
Tap and hold until the context menu appears.
Select Cut or Copy.
Paste
Open a context menu for an item
1.
2.
Tap and hold the area where you want to paste.
Select Paste from the context menu that appears.
Tap and hold the item. The context menu appears.
Drag and drop 1.
2.
Tap and drag the item to the destination.
Lift up the stylus.
Drag the stylus over the items.
Select multiple items
For instructions on using the transcriber program on your
Field PC, see Entering Information in Chapter 4.
Using the touchscreen
This section explains how to protect, clean, and calibrate the touchscreen.
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Protecting and cleaning the touchscreen. The
touchscreen is sealed to protect your device against water and dust. To protect your touchscreen, we recommend that you apply a touchscreen protector to the screen. For instructions about applying a touchscreen protector or cleaning your touchscreen, see Chapter 10:
Caring for your Field PC.
CAUTION: Be sure to replace the screen protector as
often as the screen protector packaging directs.
Calibrating the touchscreen.
If the touchscreen is not responding accurately to stylus taps, try calibrating the touchscreen manually using the following steps:
1. Tap Start > Settings. The
Settings window appears, as shown here.
2. Select the System tab at the bottom of the display.
3. Scroll down and tap on the
Screen icon, shown at right.
4. When the Screen window appears, tap Align Screen.
5. Follow the directions on the display to calibrate the touchscreen.
6. After you calibrate the touchscreen, the Screen window appears again. Tap
OK to exit the screen.
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Understanding LED signals
The Field PC signals events and processes using a charge LED and a notification LED.
Charge LED. This red light appears to the left of the
Start menu button. A flashing light signals that the battery is currently charging; a solid light signals that the wall charger is connected but that the battery is fully charged. Note: When the device is suspended or powered off, the charge LED does not appear.
Notification LED. Appearing on the right side of the
Enter button, the green notification LED appears briefly when you power on the unit after the device is reset or restored to factory defaults.
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Replacing the battery pack
To replace the battery pack, follow these steps:
1. Close all running programs.
2. Suspend the device.
CAUTION: The device only stays
on for about five seconds without a power source. Always suspend your device before replacing the battery pack.
3. Carefully unhook and lift up the bottom hand strap hook.
CAUTION: Releasing the hand strap
hook too quickly may result in injury or damage to the display. Use caution when undoing the hook or when holding the Field PC by its hand strap.
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4. Press on the battery door about 1/4” beneath the door latch and slide the door latch to the right.
5. Remove the battery door. Note:
The door may make a noise while it is being removed, caused by the door scraping
against the battery. The sound is normal; no damage is done when you hear this sound.
6. Remove the old battery pack.
7. Make sure the battery contacts of the charged battery pack are clean and dry.
8. Insert the charged battery pack, lining up the battery contacts with the Field PC contacts.
9. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery door into the case slots.
10. Close the battery door, making sure the door latch is in the unlock position as the door meets the case.
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11. With the door latch in the unlock position, press on the battery door just below the door latch and slide the latch to the left to lock it.
12. Reattach the hand strap.
Note: If you remove the battery pack from
your device and the device is still attached to the wall charger, the battery icon still appears on the display. When the battery is replaced, charging resumes.
For instructions on installing or charging a battery pack, see Chapter 2: Getting Started. For instructions on maintaining and caring for your battery pack, see
Chapter 8: Caring for your Field PC.
Using peripheral devices such as CF cards, SD cards, and USB flash drives
The Field PC accepts several peripheral devices. The
USB Host (mini A) accepts devices like USB flash drives and keyboards; the Compact Flash (CF) and
Secure Digital (SD) card slots accept memory cards and IO (Input/Output) cards such as GPS, modem, and
Bluetooth cards.
Note: If your Field PC has integrated Bluetooth
® technology, see Chapters 8-9 for more details about using peripheral devices with the Field PC. If you are using an extended cap for larger peripheral devices, see the extended cap installation instructions at the end of this guide.
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This section explains how to:
Install and operate USB accessories on the Field PC
Remove the standard cap to access CF and SDIO card slots
Install CF and SD cards
Replace CF and SD cards
Copy files from a CF or SD card or USB drive
Reattach the standard cap
Installing and operating USB devices on the Field PC.
The USB Host accepts several USB devices, including keyboards and USB flash drives.
Note: To be compatible with Windows Mobile
®
6, some USB serial devices require drivers. Refer to your
USB device’s manual or contact the manufacturer to determine compatibility.
To install a USB device, plug the mini end of a USB communications cable into the USB Host (labeled A on your device). You may need to use a USB mini-to-full size adapter.
Removing the standard cap to access CF and SDIO
card slots. The removable standard cap on the Field PC
is designed to protect peripheral devices (e.g., CF cards) when they are inserted into the Field PC and to protect the Field PC when no peripheral device is inserted.
To remove the standard cap, follow these steps:
1. Remove the stylus.
2. Unscrew the top screws until you can slide off the standard cap. The screws are designed to stay attached to the standard cap.
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3. Pull off the standard cap.
4. Insert the CF or SD card.
Note: For instructions on replacing the standard cap,
see the section in this chapter called Reattaching the standard cap.
Installing a CF or SD card. To operate a card, insert
the card into the appropriate card slot, located under the standard cap of the Field PC. (See the instructions in the previous section for removing the standard cap.) The system should automatically detect and use the card.
However, if the card is not recognized, try the following:
1. Install an appropriate driver by following the directions on the device screen.
2. Operate the card by consulting the user’s guide that came with the card.
Reinserting or changing a CF or SD card. Whenever
you remove or change a CF or SD card on the Field PC, wait at least 6 seconds before inserting another card into the slot. The Field PC needs this short time delay to properly identify and use the newly inserted card. If a card is re-inserted too quickly, the Field PC may need to reset. To avoid this problem, close all programs before changing or re-inserting a card.
Copying data from a CF card, SD card, or USB drive.
You can run or copy data from a peripheral device onto your Field PC by following these steps:
1. On the Field PC, tap Start > Programs > File Explorer.
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2. Tap and hold the file you want to copy to your Field
PC. A pop-up menu appears, as shown here.
Note: If you want to copy
multiple files, tap and drag the stylus over the files.
Once the files are selected, tap and hold the stylus on the files until a pop-up menu appears.
3. Select Copy.
4. Open the destination folder where you want to place your copied file.
5. Tap and hold the stylus on the white space below the existing files until the popup menu appears again.
6. Select Paste. The file is copied and its name appears on the screen.
Reattaching the standard cap.
To reattach the standard cap, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the hand strap is attached to its top latch.
2. Place the standard cap over the case.
3. Use a screwdriver to turn the standard cap screws until they are firmly in place.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the screws. Tightening
the screws over 12-in-lb (1.36 N-m) could result in a failure. The torque specs for the standard cap are
2-in-lb (0.23 N-m).
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CAUTION: When the standard cap is removed, the
Field PC is not sealed. Avoid exposing the Field PC to moisture when the standard cap is removed, and tighten the standard cap screws firmly after you replace the standard cap. Failure to replace the standard cap properly may void your warranty.
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Using the
Field PC
Understanding the Today screen
Using the Start menu
Entering information
Recognizing status icons
Recognizing soft keys
Rotating the screen
Dimming or turning off the backlight
Adjusting the backlight timer
User’s Guide
Chapter 4
Using the Field PC
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Focusing on the interface elements of the Field PC, this chapter shows you how to:
Understand the Today screen (the default display screen)
Use the Start menu
Enter information with the stylus
Recognize status icons
Recognize soft keys
Change settings
Rotate the screen
Dim or turn off the backlight to save battery power
Adjust the backlight timer
Understanding the
Today screen
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The Today screen is the default screen you see when your device powers on. From the
Today screen you can view or
•
•
• select
Today’s date
Owner information
Messages
Tasks
Upcoming appointments
The Today screen also allows you to lock or unlock your device. Locking the device disables your screen for easy cleaning.
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Go to Start > Settings > Today > Items tab and select
Device Lock to have the option appear on the Today screen.
To lock the device, simply tap on the words “Device unlocked.” To unlock the device, tap on the word
“Unlock” on the two screens that appear.
Using the Start menu
The Start menu is the main access point to all programs in Windows Mobile
®
. It allows you to access files, programs, or system settings.
To access the Start menu, tap the Start menu icon in the top left corner of your screen or press the Start menu button
on the keypad. The Start menu appears, giving you links to programs, settings, and menus.
Note: For a description of each item on the Start menu, see
Chapter 7: Getting to Know
Programs and Settings.
Entering information
At the bottom of the display is a data entry icon.
Tapping on the icon allows you to enter information using the stylus. Specifically, you can choose to:
Select alphanumeric characters from the on-screen
Keyboard utility (the default input method).
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Use Letter Recognizer. This input method recognizes character strokes and gestures.
Enter text using Block Recognizer. This utility recognizes letters from single strokes.
Use Transcriber, a program that allows you to enter data using cursive, print, or mixed handwriting.
Note: For more details about using each input method,
go to Start > Settings > Input and choose the input
method from the Input window. For ideas about how to use the transcribing program more effectively, we
recommend Frank McPherson’s book, How to Do
Everything with Windows Mobile, published by McGraw-
Hill Osborne Media.
When you are ready to enter text, you can switch from the default input method (keyboard) by following these steps:
1. On the bottom center of the screen, tap the arrow next to the input method icon. If the input selector arrow is not displayed, tap the input method icon.
2. The input method menu appears, as shown here. Tap the input method you want from the list of options.
3. Using the selected input method, enter your text.
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Recognizing status icons
Status icons show the status of operations on the Field
PC. Status icons and their functions are listed in the following chart.
Icon Name Function
Charge indicator Tells you when the device is charging.
Speaker Tap to control volume.
Remaining battery capacity
Tap to see how much battery power remains.
Applications
Manager
Tap to switch or close running programs.
For an additional list of icons and their functions, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > Help > Contents.
2. Select Start Using Your Device screen.
3. Tap on What do those icons mean?
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Recognizing soft keys
These context-sensitive keys appear as words, buttons, or tabs on the menu bar. Tap on these keys to perform actions or open menus. Here you see soft keys on the
Today screen.
Rotating the screen
The Field PC can show information in portrait or landscape view. Change the orientation by following these steps:
1. Select Start >
Settings > System tab >
Screen.
2. Choose from three screen orientations: Portrait,
Landscape (right-handed), or Landscape (lefthanded). The four-way directional button automatically adjusts for the screen orientation.
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Dimming or turning off the backlight
Dimming or turning off the display backlight saves battery power when the device is running on a battery pack. To dim or turn off the backlight, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight.
2. Select the Brightness tab.
The Brightness window for battery power appears.
3. Drag the backlight slider downwards to dim the backlight. Drag the slider all the way down to turn the backlight off.
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Adjusting the backlight timer
By default, the display and keypad backlights are set to turn off after one minute of inactivity. To adjust the time when your backlight turns off, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start > Settings >
System tab > Backlight. The
Backlight window appears.
To change the timer for external power, tap the
External Power tab.
2. Select or deselect the two options.
3. If you selected the first checkbox, choose the length of time before the backlight turns off.
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Performing
Common Tasks on the Field PC
Suspending the device
Powering off the Field PC
Resetting the device
Exploring files
Closing running programs
Switching between running programs
Changing settings
Using on-device help
Backing up data
Copying data from a peripheral device
User’s Guide
Chapter 5
Performing Common
Tasks on the
Field PC
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This chapter teaches you how to perform the following common tasks:
Suspend the device
Power off the device
Reset the device
Explore files
Close programs that are running
Switch between running programs
Change settings
Use on-device help
Back up data
Copy files from peripheral devices
Suspending the device
Suspending the Field PC is different from powering it off. During suspend mode, the device sleeps but remembers where it was when it is turned on again; when you power off the Field PC, it does a basic reset.
We recommend suspending your device if you want to resume your task or if you plan to use the device on a daily basis.
To suspend your device, press the power button briefly and release. To resume the device, press the power button again briefly.
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Note: If you suspend the device while it is charging, the flashing charge LED disappears. However, the device continues to charge.
Powering off the Field PC
Powering off the device ends all programs and removes power from all system components except for the real-time clock. Powering off your device saves power without draining the battery.
We recommend powering off the mobile device if it will be inactive for more than one week.
To power off the Field PC, follow these steps:
1. Save and close all applications. (For instructions on backing up your files, see the section in this chapter called Backing up data.)
2. Press the Power button until the Power Button menu appears, as shown here.
3. Tap Power Off, then OK.
Note: The keyboard backlight stays on for a few seconds after the device shuts off. Until the keyboard backlight turns off, the device cannot be powered on again.
To power on the device, hold the power button until the green notification LED appears. The device is now booting. This process takes about a minute.
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Resetting the device
Some programs require you to reset your device when you install them. Follow the steps below to reset the
Field PC:
1. Back up your files and close any open applications.
(For instructions on backing up files, see Backing up
data in this chapter.)
2. Press the power button until the power button menu appears.
3. Choose
Reset
.
Note: If your device locks up, you can reset the device
by pressing the power button for 10 seconds or until the screen goes dark. The device resets itself automatically after a few seconds.
Exploring files
To explore files stored on the Field PC, follow these steps:
1.
Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. The File Explore window appears.
2. If the drive you want does not already appear, tap on the drop-down menu arrow to select it, as shown here.
3. Navigate the file directory by tapping on the folders and files you want. If you want to go up a level, tap on the Up soft key at the bottom of the screen.
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4. Use the Menu soft key at the bottom of the screen to manipulate files.
Closing running programs
Closing programs that are not being used frees memory and allows the device to run faster. We recommend closing any programs you are not using.
Note: Tapping on the X in the top right corner of a program only minimizes the program; the program continues to run in the background.
To close one or more running programs, follow these steps:
1. Press the Applications
Manager button. The screen at the right appears.
2. Select the program(s) you want to close.
3. Tap End Task.
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Switching between running programs
To switch between programs running on your Field PC, follow these steps:
1. Press the Applications Manager button.
2. Tap and hold program you want to switch to.
3. Tap Switch To from the pop up menu. The program comes to the forefront.
Viewing memory allocation for programs
To see how much memory is available for programs and storage on the Field PC, follow these steps:
1.
Tap Start > Settings > Memory. A new window appears.
2. Select Main tab if is not already selected. Available memory for storage and programs appears.
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Changing settings
To change settings on your device, follow these steps:
1. Tap
Start
>
Settings
. The Settings window appears.
2. Choose one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen.
Note: See Chapter 7 for a complete list of settings and their locations.
3. Tap on the setting you want to change.
4. Adjust the setting controls.
Using on-device help
You can access electronic help files on your Field
PC from each screen. Windows Mobile
®
provides help information that is context-sensitive; the help information that appears on the help screen is directly related to what you are doing on the device.
To access help files, follow these steps:
1. Tap Start >
Help
.
2. Select an option from the help menu that appears.
•
•
Note: If the topic you want is not listed, try one of these
•
options:
Option 1: Choose Contents at the bottom of the
screen. A table of contents appears. Tap on the item you want.
Option 2: Choose Search at the bottom of the
screen. Search allows you to search for specific topics within boundaries you set.
Option 3: If you want help about a certain program
on your mobile device, open the program first, then tap Start > Help. The help menu items that appear are directly related to the application program.
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Backing up data
Your Field PC is designed to protect your data. However, it is still a good idea to back up your data regularly by saving information to a desktop computer or to a
Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) card.
Backing up to a desktop computer. To copy files from
your Field PC to a desktop computer, follow these steps:
1. If you have Windows
®
2000 or Windows
®
XP, reestablish an ActiveSync
®
connection (see Chapter 6 for instructions) and continue with Steps 2-6.
Note: If you have Microsoft
®
Windows Vista™, we recommend installing Windows Mobile Device
Center™ on your desktop computer from the
Microsoft website or by selecting Start > Programs >
Microsoft Update on your desktop computer. You can
then sync your Field PC with your desktop computer.
For more instructions about using Windows Vista, visit Microsoft’s website.
2. In the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click Tools > Explore
Pocket PC, as shown here.
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3. A new window opens, showing the file directory for the Field PC.
4. Select the files on the Field PC you want to copy.
5. Copy the files by choosing
Edit > Copy or by right-clicking and choosing Copy.
6. Paste the files onto the desktop computer.
Backing up to a CF or SD
card. To save information to
a card, follow these steps:
1. Select
File Explorer
from the Start menu. The File
Explore window appears.
2. If
My device
does not already appear as the current directory, tap on the arrow next to the directory that appears, as shown in this image. When a dropdown menu appears, select
My device.
3. A list of files appears.
Highlight the files you want to back up and tap on
Menu
in the lower part of the display. A menu of options appears.
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4. Tap and hold the stylus on the
Edit
option, as shown here.
5. Choose
Copy
from the menu that appears.
6. Select the CF or SD card from the file directory.
7. To paste the files from your
Field PC to the CF or SD card, tap the Menu soft key and choose Edit > Paste.
8. You can now remove the card.
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Copying data from a peripheral device
You can copy data from a CF card, SD card, or USB flash drive onto your Field PC by following these steps:
1. On the Field PC, tap Start > Programs > File Explorer.
2. Tap and hold the file you want to copy to your Field
PC. A pop-up menu appears, as shown here. Note:
If you want to copy multiple files, tap and drag the stylus over the files. Once the files are selected, tap and hold the stylus on the files until a pop-up menu appears.
3. Select Copy from the pop-up menu.
4. Open the destination folder where you want to place your file. (To copy the file to the device drive, select
My device.)
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5. Tap and hold the stylus on the white space below the list of existing files until a pop-up menu appears.
6. Select Paste. The copied file appears in the folder.
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Communicating with a Desktop
Computer
Install ActiveSync
®
on a desktop computer
Creating an ActiveSync
®
connection
Install Windows Mobile
®
Device
Center on a desktop computer
Creating a Windows Mobile
®
Device center connection
User’s Guide
Chapter 6
Communicating with a Desktop
Computer
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•
In Chapter 2, you learned how to create an ActiveSync partnership between your Field PC and your desktop
• computer. In this chapter, learn how to—
Install ActiveSync
®
on a desktop computer
Create an ActiveSync
®
connection
Install Windows Mobile
®
Device Center on a desktop computer
Create a Windows Mobile
®
Device center connection
Install ActiveSync
®
on a desktop computer
(Windows
®
2000 and
Windows
®
XP)
Note: If you have Windows
Mobile Device
®
Center.
Vista™, see Install Windows
1. Insert the Getting Started Disc into your desktop computer. A window appears on the display.
2. Select your language.
3. Follow the directions on the screen to install
Windows
®
ActiveSync
®
4.5.
Note: Install ActiveSync® before attaching the USB cable to the
desktop or Field PC.
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Creating an ActiveSync
®
Connection
1. Plug USB Client end (mini B) of the USB communications cable into your Field PC.
2. Plug the USB Host end (full size A) of the USB communications cable into your desktop computer.
3. Establish an ActiveSync® partnership by following the instructions on the desktop computer screen.
Install Windows Mobile
®
Desktop Computer
(Windows Vista™)
To install the Windows Mobile® Device Center on a desktop computer with Windows Vista™ complete the following steps:
1. Connect your device to your desktop computer.
2. Download the Windows Mobile® Device Center
Installer to your computer by clicking on the download link that appears in the pop-up window.
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3. Select “Run this program from its current location” and click OK.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Creating Windows Mobile
®
Device Center Connection
Once Windows Mobile® Device Center has been installed, create a connection at any time by plugging one end of a USB cable into the computer and the other end into the Field PC. Windows Mobile® Device Center automatically opens. Follow the steps on the screen.
Note: For more information about connecting to a computer
using either ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile® Device center
visit the Microsoft Windows Mobile® website.
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Getting to Know
Programs and
Settings
Understanding Start menu programs and utilities
Understanding applications in the
Programs menu
Accessing programs on the Getting
Started Disc
Finding settings
User’s Guide
Chapter 7
Getting to Know
Programs and Settings
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This chapter describes
Programs and utilities on the Start menu
Applications on the Programs menu
Programs available on the Getting Started Disc
How to find settings on the Field PC
Understanding Start menu programs and utilities
The Start menu is the main access point to all programs in Windows Mobile
®
. It allows you to access files, programs, or system settings.
To access the Start menu, tap the Start flag icon or press the
Start menu button on the keypad. The Start menu appears, shown at right. A description of each Start menu
• option follows.
Today screen. The default
display of the Field PC. For a detailed description of this screen, see Chapter 4.
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•
•
•
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Calendar. The Calendar tool shows the date and
any appointments you scheduled for the day, week, or month. Use Calendar to enter your appointments and notify you of upcoming events.
Contacts. Use this program to store the contact
information of your associates.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
®
. Internet browser.
Messaging. This email client allows you to send
and receive emails from Microsoft
®
Outlook
®
using
ActiveSync
®
on your desktop computer. If you have a direct Internet connection on your Field PC, you can adjust Messaging to send emails directly from the
Field PC.
Running programs. If a program is running, it is
listed on the Start menu. For example, in the picture of the Start menu shown, Notes and Microsoft
®
Office PowerPoint
®
Mobile are running on the Field
PC, so they are listed in the Start menu. Tap on the program name to open the application.
Programs. Tapping on Programs opens the
Programs menu window. The Programs menu allows you to view and access any installed programs. For more details about Programs, see the next section,
•
Programs Menu Options.
Settings. Options for settings are divided between
three main menus:
• Personal settings
• System settings
• Connections settings
Note: For more details about settings, see the section
in this chapter called Finding settings. To change
your settings, see Chapter 4: Using the Field PC.
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Help. On-device help files are context-sensitive; the
help information that appears on the help screen is directly related to what you are doing on the device.
Note: For more instructions on using help, see
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks.
Understanding applications in the
Programs menu
The Programs menu lists applications installed on your
Field PC. To access the Programs menu, tap
Start > Programs. Applications in the Programs menu are described below in the order they appear.
For on-device help instructions on how to use a program or for a more detailed description of a program, follow these steps:
1. Open the program.
2. Tap Start > Help.
For more detailed instructions about using on-device help, see the section called Using on-device help in
Chapter 5.
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•
Applications comprise the following:
Games. Choose from Bubble Breaker or Solitaire.
ActiveSync
®
. Use this program to synchronize your
Field PC with a desktop or laptop computer. You can also use ActiveSync to explore your Field PC and synchronize your contact information, calendar information, emails, and more.
Calculator. This program simulates a calculator.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Download Agent. Download Agent automates the
process of downloading Field PC software updates directly to your Field PC. If you are connected through ActiveSync to a PC with an Internet connection or if you are connected to the Internet through a modem card such as a dial-up, Ethernet,
Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth card, Download Agent automatically displays available updates to the Field
PC. You must have a Microsoft Exchange Server set up to send software downloads to the Download
Agent on a Field PC.
Microsoft
®
Office Excel
®
Mobile. View and create
charts using this program. Microsoft Excel and Excel
Mobile are designed to be compatible. For example, you can open and edit a chart you created on your desktop computer using Microsoft Excel in Microsoft
®
Excel
®
Mobile on your Field PC.
File Explorer. This utility lets you view, expand, and
collapse the Field PC directory folders so you can locate files.
Notes. Use this program to enter personal notes
into the system or use the Voice Recorder option to record voice clips. Create stand-alone voice recordings or attach them to notes.
Pictures & Videos. This viewer allows you to
preview a picture or video without opening it.
Pocket MSN
®
. This customizable program gives you
quick access to your MSN Hotmail
®
Inbox and your
MSN Messenger account.
Microsoft
®
Office PowerPoint
®
Mobile. This viewer
lets you view or rehearse PowerPoint presentations built on a desktop computer.
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Search. The search function helps you find files or
programs.
Tasks. Use this application to enter new tasks or to
view and modify existing tasks.
Toggle TS. Tap this icon to
toggle the touch screen on and off. When the touch screen is turned off, navigate by using the directional buttons and shortcut buttons. Toggle TS can be applied to a button for easy access.
• Microsoft
®
Office Word Mobile. Use this program
to create and edit documents with graphics while maintaining document formatting. Microsoft Word and Word Mobile are compatible. For example, you can open and edit a file you created on your desktop computer using Microsoft Word in Word Mobile on your Field PC.
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Finding settings
To locate settings, tap Start > Settings. The Settings window appears, showing three menu tabs: Personal,
System, and Connections. Use the following chart to identify the location of specific settings.
Setting
About
Backlight
Beam
Bluetooth
Buttons
Backlight
Certificates
Clock and
Alarms
Connections
Error
Reporting
Input
Lock
Memory
Menus
Network cards
Owner Info
Power
Personal System Connections
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Setting Personal System Connections
Regional settings
Remove programs
Screen
Sounds and notifications
Today
X
X
X
X
X
For instructions on changing settings, see the on-device help.
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Using the
Integrated
Bluetooth
®
Option
Bluetooth
®
drivers and profiles
Identify the power status of Bluetooth
Create a Bluetooth partnership
Bluetooth virtual COM ports
Set up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port
Set up an incoming Bluetooth COM port
User’s Guide
Chapter 8
Using the
Integrated
Bluetooth
®
Option
•
•
•
•
•
•
This section explains what you need to know about using integrated Bluetooth wireless technology with your
•
Field PC. Learn how to—
Identify the power status of Bluetooth
Make the Field PC discoverable to other devices that use Bluetooth
Determine the status of Bluetooth
Create a Bluetooth partnership
Set up an outgoing Bluetooth virtual COM port
Specify a COM port within an application
Set up an incoming Bluetooth virtual COM port
If your Field PC does not have integrated Bluetooth, you need an external Bluetooth card to use Bluetooth.
See the instructions associated with the card for details.
Note: If you have a device with integrated Bluetooth, the
Field PC does not recognize a Bluetooth card.
Bluetooth drivers and profiles
Microsoft Bluetooth drivers are loaded onto your Field
PC at the factory. These drivers support the following profiles: serial devices, ActiveSync, object exchange
(OBEX), dial-up networking, and human interface devices (e.g., keyboard or mouse). Profiles not supported include network access point and audio. Supported profiles are described in the next chapter.
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Identify the power status of Bluetooth using
Wireless Manager
A line on the Today Screen indicates whether Bluetooth is powered on or off, as shown here.
By tapping this line, you open Wireless Manager, a utility that controls Bluetooth. The default screen in Wireless
Manager shows the power status, the Done soft key, and the Menu soft key (see the following figure).
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The Bluetooth bar acts as a toggle switch, allowing you turn the device on or off easily. If you make the device discoverable, the toggle switches between Off and
Discoverable. Tapping on the Done soft key closes the
Wireless Manager screen.
Tapping on the Menu soft key takes you to the Bluetooth
Settings screen, shown in the next image. From here, you can adjust Bluetooth settings, such as turning Bluetooth on or off and creating a Bluetooth partnership. See the following sections for more details.
Turn Bluetooth on and off
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
2. Tap Bluetooth.
3. Select or clear the Turn on Bluetooth check box.
Selecting it turns Bluetooth on; clearing it turns it off.
Note: By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn
Bluetooth on and then suspend the device, Bluetooth turns off while the Field PC is suspended to save battery power. When you resume (turn on) the Field PC,
Bluetooth turns on automatically.
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Make the Field PC discoverable to another device
To allow other devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology to detect the Field PC and communicate with it, you must make your device discoverable or establish a partnership with the other device.
Follow these steps to make your device discoverable:
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
2. Tap Bluetooth.
3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth checkbox, and then select the checkbox to Make this device discoverable
to other devices.
Tip: If you do not want the Field PC to be discoverable
to other devices, deselect (clear) the Make this device discoverable to other devices checkbox.
Create a Bluetooth partnership
A partnership is a relationship you create between the
Field PC and another device that uses Bluetooth wireless technology to help exchange information securely.
Follow the steps below to create a partnership between the Field PC and another device that uses Bluetooth technology:
1. Make sure the two devices are turned on, discoverable, and within at least 30 feet of one another.
2. Tap Start > Settings and then tap the Connections tab.
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3. Tap Bluetooth > Devices tab > Add New Device.
Your device searches for other devices with
Bluetooth capabilities and displays them in the list, as shown here.
4. The name of the Bluetooth device appears. Tap the name, then tap Next.
5. If the Bluetooth device has an assigned a passkey, enter the number. If the device has not already been assigned a passkey but requires one, enter an alphanumeric passkey on the Field PC between 1 and
16 characters in the
Passkey option. Tap Next.
Note: If you are unsure whether your device requires a passkey and whether one has already been assigned to your Bluetooth device, see the user documentation that came with the device.
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Important: If the Bluetooth device does not use a
passkey, leave the passkey blank and tap Next, as shown in the first image below. A message appears, asking if you want to add the device to the device list.
Choose No and skip to step 7.
Note: It is important to choose No when you are asked whether you want to add to the device to the device list; choosing Yes sends you back to the passkey screen.
6. Enter the same passkey on the other device.
7. In the Partnership Settings screen on the Field PC, you can assign a new name to the device in the
Display Name option.
8. Select the service you want to use from the Services box, then tap Finish.
Bluetooth virtual COM ports
Some application programs connect using a virtual COM port (serial port) when making a Bluetooth connection.
To make a connection possible for such programs, you must first set up a virtual COM port on the Field PC.
Once created, this virtual port can be used like any other
COM port. For example, you can use a virtual COM port for programs that connect to a GPS receiver. You can also use it to connect to a printer that is enabled with
Bluetooth technology.
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•
When setting up a virtual COM port, you must specify if the COM port is an outgoing COM port or an incoming
•
COM port.
An outgoing COM port means that the Field PC initiates communication with the other device. For example, when you are using a Bluetooth GPS receiver, the Field PC initiates the request for data; thus, the virtual COM port connecting with the receiver would be an outgoing COM port.
An incoming COM port means that the other device is initiating the communication with the Field PC.
For example, a desktop computer might initiate a
Bluetooth ActiveSync connection with the device via the virtual COM port.
For more details about setting up outgoing and incoming
COM Ports, read the following sections.
Set up an outgoing
Bluetooth COM port
Use this option if you want to assign the virtual COM port as an outgoing COM port (i.e., you want to use the Field PC to initiate communications with another device).
Follow the steps below to set up an outgoing Bluetooth
COM port.
1. Make sure you have paired with the serial port device you want to communicate with. To do this, follow the steps in the section called Create a
Bluetooth partnership in this chapter.
2. Select the COM Ports tab.
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3. Tap New Outgoing Port, the second option.
4. The Add a Device screen appears. Tap on the name of the device you want to set up as an outgoing port, as shown in the following image.
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5. Select a numbered COM port from the list of ports that appear. If the port cannot be created, it is in use.
Select a different numbered port.
6.
Important: Deselect the Secure Connection option
below the list of COM ports, as shown above.
Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects its Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to.
7. Tap Finish.
Once the virtual COM port is assigned using the outgoing
Bluetooth COM port, specify the COM port assignment within your application as explained in the user documentation for the application. An example follows.
Suppose you are using a Bluetooth-enabled GPS receiver with the device and a navigation program on the Field
PC. In this example, assume you have set up a virtual
COM port between the Field PC and the GPS receiver and that you assigned the outgoing COM port as COM 6.
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To assign the COM port in your navigation program, you would then follow these steps:
1. Locate the place in the navigation program where the COM port is chosen.
2. Select COM Port 6 as the COM port for the Bluetooth
GPS receiver.
Set up an incoming
Bluetooth COM port
Use this option if you want to assign the virtual COM port as an Incoming COM port (i.e., you want another device to initiate communications with the Field PC). If you are connected with a Bluetooth device that supports serial communications, follow these steps to set up the incoming Bluetooth COM port:
1. Press the COM Ports tab.
2. Tap on New Incoming Port.
3. Select a numbered COM port from the list.
Note: If the port cannot be created, it is in use. Select a different numbered port.
4.
Important: Deselect (clear) the Secure Connection
checkbox. Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects its Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to.
5. Tap Finish.
For more information about using Bluetooth to connect to other devices, see the next chapter, Supported
Bluetooth Profiles.
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Supported
Bluetooth profiles
®
Serial Port Profile
Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile
Human Interface Device (HID) Profile
Object Push Profile (OPP)
User’s Guide
Chapter 9
Supported
Bluetooth
®
Profiles
This chapter describes the Bluetooth
®
profiles recognized by the Microsoft drivers installed on your
Field PC. Drivers determine which devices your Field
PC can communicate with. If you are using an external
Bluetooth CF or SDIO card and you installed a new driver specific to this card (recommended), consult the documentation that came with the driver for instructions about its profiles.
Note: Bluetooth cards are not recognized by modules with integrated Bluetooth. For general instructions about using an integrated Bluetooth module, see Chapter 8.
•
•
•
This chapter is organized by Bluetooth profile, each of which is briefly described below. Instructions for using
• each profile to create Bluetooth partnerships follow.
Serial Port Profile (SPP). Similar to a serial cable, this profile acts as a liaison between two devices, such as the Field PC and a GPS receiver, using virtual ports.
(These ports are described in the previous chapter.)
Dial-Up Networking (DUN). Lets you connect to a computer through a cell phone or a Bluetoothenabled modem.
Human Interface Device (HID). Allows you to communicate between the Field PC and a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse.
Object Push Profile (OPP). This profile lets you exchange files like data, audio, business cards, appointments, and contacts. Similar to the wellknown object exchange profile (OBEX).
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Serial Port Profile (SPP)
•
•
•
•
This section explains how to:
Communicate with another device using the Serial
Port Profile
Configure ActiveSync
®
to synchronize through the
Serial Port Profile
Connect to a desktop computer that has a Bluetooth dongle
Print from the Field PC to a Bluetooth printer using the Serial Port Profile
Communicating with another device using the
Serial Port Profile
Follow the instructions below to communicate with a device using the Serial Port Profile.
1. On the Field PC, tap on the Wireless Manager icon to make sure Bluetooth is on and that the Field PC is discoverable. (For instructions on doing this, see the previous chapter.)
2. In the Wireless Manager, tap Menu > Bluetooth
Settings > Device tab > New partnership.
3. Select your target device and tap Next to create a
Bluetooth partnership with the target device. Note:
After you have created a partnership with a device, the device automatically appears in the list of
Bluetooth devices. You do not have to re-create a device partnership.
4. Enter the passkey on the Field PC and on the device.
(See the documentation for the device for details.
If there is no passkey listed for the device, tap Next, then No.)
5. On the Field PC, select Serial Port and tap Finish.
6. The device appears on the list of partnerships.
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7. Choose the COM Ports tab. Choose New Outgoing
Port and tap Next. Select a COM port that is available.
8.
Important: Deselect (clear) the Secure Connection
checkbox. Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects the Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to.
9. Tap Finish to save the settings. Tap OK and Done to close the Wireless Manager application.
Configuring ActiveSync on a Bluetooth-enabled desktop computer to synchronize through the Serial
Port Profile
1. Make sure ActiveSync is set up properly on your desktop computer.
2. Make sure there are no current ActiveSync connections on your desktop. Note: If another device
is already connected to the desktop, serial ports do not appear available. To fix this, unplug the
connected device, then tap Refresh on the Field PC.
3. On the Today screen of the Field PC, tap on the
Wireless Manager icon and make sure Bluetooth is on or discoverable.
4. Within Wireless Manager, select Menu then tap
Bluetooth Settings.
5. Select the Devices tab.
6. Tap New Partnership.
7. Tap on the name of the desktop computer, then tap
Next.
8. Enter a passkey on the Field PC.
9. Enter the same passkey on your desktop computer.
10. Select ActiveSync on the Field PC. If no ActiveSync option appears in the list of available services on the
Field PC, check the ActiveSync configuration on your
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11. Tap Finish to save the settings. Tap OK > Done to close the Wireless Manager application.
12. On the Field PC, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync.
Choose Connect via Bluetooth.
Connecting to a desktop computer using a Bluetooth dongle
1. Make the Field PC discoverable.
2. Select the COM Ports tab.
3. Choose New Outgoing Port.
4. Select the device and tap Next.
5. Select an available COM Port.
6.
Important: Deselect (clear) the Secure connection
option. Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects its Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to.
7. Tap Finish to save your settings.
8. On your desktop PC, right-click the Bluetooth icon on your menu bar.
9. Select Add Bluetooth device.
10. Select Let me choose passkey.
11. Type in a passkey.
12. On the Field PC, type in the same passkey.
13. Tap Next, OK, and Done.
Print from the Field PC to a Bluetooth printer using the Serial Port Profile
Currently, no built-in Windows Mobile 6 application supports printers. However, you can use third-party printing programs such as PrintBoy
®
to print data from the Field PC with a Bluetooth printer.
Before you set up a third-party print application, you
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need to first discover the Bluetooth printer. To do so, follow these steps:
1. On the Field PC, make sure Bluetooth is on and that the Field PC is discoverable. (See the previous chapter for instructions.)
2. In the Wireless Manager, tap Menu then Bluetooth
Settings.
3. From the Devices tab, select New partnership.
4. When the printer appears on the list of devices, select it.
5. Tap Next.
6. Enter the passkey and tap Next.
7. Select Serial Port.
8. From the COM Ports tab, tap New Outgoing port.
9. Select the printer.
10. Tap New COM port.
11. Deselect the Secure Connection option.
You can now print using a third-party print application you install on the Field PC. For details about using the application to print, see the documentation that came with the application.
Dial-Up Networking (DUN)
Profile
This profile allows you to connect to the Internet using a cell phone dial-up connection or cordless modem.
Instructions for partnering with both device types are described below.
Connecting to the Internet using a cell phone dialup connection
1. Make your cell phone discoverable. (See the user
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Chapter 9: Supported Bluetooth Profiles documentation that came with your cell phone for instructions.)
2. On the Field PC, tap on the Wireless Manager icon on the Today screen. (For more details, see the previous chapter.)
3. Tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings.
4. Select the Turn on Bluetooth checkbox and make sure Make the device discoverable to other devices is deselected.
5. In the Devices tab, choose New Partnership.
6. Select your cell phone from the list of devices and tap Next.
7. Enter any passkey on the Field PC.
8. Enter the same passkey and any other requested information on your cell phone.
9. On the Field PC, select Dialup Networking, then tap
Next.
10. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Connections.
11. Choose Add a new modem connection.
12. Enter a name for the connection and select
Bluetooth as the modem.
13. Tap Next.
14. Select the name of your cell phone, then tap Next.
15. Enter the phone access number according to your phone carrier’s specifications. Tap Next.
16. Enter a user name, password, and domain as specified by your network administrator.
17. Tap Advanced.
18. Fill in the remaining boxes as appropriate. Tap OK when you are done.
19. Tap Finish. Now you should be able to connect to the
Internet on the Field PC through your phone’s dialup
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connection.
Connecting to the Internet using a cordless modem
To connect to the Internet using a cordless modem, follow the steps below:
1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen to open Wireless Manager. Make sure Bluetooth is on.
(See the previous chapter for details.)
2. Tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings.
3. In the Mode tab, make sure Turn on Bluetooth is selected and that Make the device discoverable to
other devices is deselected.
4. Open the Devices tab and choose New Partnership.
5. When the cordless modem device is found, tap on it.
6. Enter the passkey.
7. In the Partnership Settings screen, make sure Serial
Port is not selected and that Dialup Networking is selected.
8. Tap Save.
9. Tap once on the device name to select it.
10. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab >
Connections.
11. Choose Add a new modem connection.
12. Enter a name.
13. Select Bluetooth as the modem.
14. Tap Next.
15. Select the name of the modem and tap Next.
16. Enter your ISP number as provided by your ISP provider and tap Next.
17. Type in a user name and password.
18. Choose Advanced.
19. Change the baud rate to 115200.
20. Fill in the remaining boxes as appropriate. Click OK when you’re done.
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21. Tap Finish.
Now that you have established a dial-up network connection, you can check email or look at a webpage using one of two methods. The first method is to let an application do the work. (This option is especially useful with cell phones.) The second method is to do the work yourself. Instructions for each method follow.
Method 1: Use an Internet browser or application
1. Open Internet Explorer
®
.
2. Fill in the network login boxes.
Method 2: Do it yourself
1. From the Today screen, tap Start > Settings >
Connections tab > Connections.
2. Choose Manage existing connections.
3. Tap and hold on a connection and choose Connect from the menu that appears.
Human Interface Device
(HID) Profile
This profile allows you to connect with Human Interface
Devices like Bluetooth keyboards and mice. To make a connection, follow these steps:
1. Make sure Bluetooth is on or discoverable. Create a Bluetooth partnership with the device. (See the previous chapter for instructions on how to do these tasks.)
2. Make sure the HID is ready for pairing and select
New Partnership to search for a Bluetooth device.
3. Select the name of the HID and tap Next.
4. If the device has an assigned passkey or accepts a passkey you give it, enter the passkey on the Field
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PC and tap Next. If the device needs no passkey, leave the Passkey field blank, tap Next, and choose
No when you are asked whether you want the device to be added to the device list.
Note: Saying No when you are asked whether you
want to add the device to the device list allows you
to proceed to the next screen; saying Yes returns you
to the passkey screen.
5. If appropriate, enter the same passkey on the HID to establish a partnership.
6. Select Input Device.
7. Tap Finish. You now have a partnership with the HID.
Note: If no partnership appears for the HID on the
Devices tab screen, try resetting your Field PC.
Object Push Profile (OPP) or beaming
Your Field PC uses Object Exchange File (OBEX) protocol to transfer or “push” electronic objects such as business cards from one Bluetooth-enabled device to another. For instructions, read on.
Transferring data from a Bluetooth-enabled device
To send data from a Bluetooth-enabled device to the
Field PC, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Field PC is discoverable. (See the previous chapter or the on-device help on the Field
PC for instructions.)
2. On the Bluetooth-enabled device, tap and hold the stylus on the filename you want to beam. A menu
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3. Choose Beam File. The device finds the Field PC.
4. Send data from the device to the Field PC. The Field
PC receives the data.
To send data from your Field PC to a Bluetooth device, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the device is discoverable. (For instructions, see the user documentation that came with your device.)
2. On the Field PC, make sure Bluetooth is on. (See the previous chapter for instructions.)
3. In File Explorer, tap and hold on the name of the file you want to transfer, then choose Beam File from the menu that appears.
4. When the name of the device becomes visible, tap on the name.
5. On the Bluetooth device, accept the file. The file is transferred.
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Caring for Your
Field PC
Storing the Field PC and battery packs
Protecting the touchscreen
Protecting the Field PC against mechanical shock
Battery pack warnings
Equipment warnings
Using the Field PC in extreme temperatures
Cleaning the Field PC
Repairing the Field PC
Disposing of the Field PC and battery packs
User’s Guide
Chapter 10
Caring for Your
Field PC
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This chapter explains how to store, clean, and protect your Field PC and battery packs. Specifically, it provides
• guidelines for— storing your Field PC and battery packs protecting the touchscreen protecting the Field PC against mechanical shock battery pack warning equipment warnings using the Field PC in extreme temperatures cleaning the Field PC repairing the Field PC disposing of the Field PC and battery packs
Storing your Field PC and battery packs
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•
This section describes what you need to know about storing your device and battery packs, including the storage temperature range of the Field PC how to store the Field PC for less than two weeks how to store the device for more than two weeks how to take the Field PC out of extended storage
Storage temperature range of the Field PC. The Field
PC can be stored at temperatures between -22° F and
140° F (-30° C to 60° C).
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If possible, store your Field PC indoors. Doing so helps protect your device from extreme temperatures and helps your device run efficiently at startup.
Storing the Field PC for less than two weeks. If
you plan to store your device for less than two weeks, suspend the device by following these steps:
1. As a precaution, back up your data onto a desktop computer or an external storage device such as a CF or SD card. (See Chapter 3: Using the Hardware for more instructions on backing up your data.)
2. Leave the battery pack in the device.
3. If you plan to store the device longer than a few days, it is a good idea to leave the device connected to the wall charger or to make sure the battery pack is fully charged.
4. Suspend the device.
Storing the Field PC for more than two weeks. To
store the device safely for longer than two weeks, follow these steps:
1. Back up your data.
2. Press the Applications Manager button to close all running application programs.
3. Charge the battery pack to full capacity (100%).
4. Unplug the wall charger.
5. Press the Power button until the Power Button menu appears.
6. Select Power Off from the menu, then tap OK.
7. Place the Field PC in a safe, dry place.
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Taking the Field PC out of extended storage. The
battery pack discharges slightly during extended storage periods. When you are ready to use your Field PC again, follow these steps so your battery pack runs efficiently:
1. Plug the Field PC into a charger.
2. Charge the battery pack. (To check the battery power status, tap on the battery icon at the top of the screen.
) Only charge the battery pack in temperatures between 32°F and 104°F (0°C and
40°C). For best results, charge the battery pack at room temperature (68°F or 20°C).
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Protecting the touchscreen
Protect the touchscreen from impact, pressure, or abrasive substances that could damage it. To further protect the touchscreen, apply one of the screen protectors that came with your Field PC.
CAUTION: Be sure to replace the screen protector as
often as the screen protector packaging directs.
To apply a screen protector, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the Field PC screen is free of oils and dirt. You can wipe it with a microfiber cloth.
2. Align bottom corners of the screen protector with the Field PC screen.
3. Smooth the screen protector while peeling back the liner, working out air bubbles as you go. Continue smoothing until the paper liner is removed.
Note: Some air bubbles may still be visible, but they fade away in a short time. You can use a credit card to gently push out any excess air.
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Protecting the Field PC against mechanical shock
The Field PC is designed for protection from mechanical shock. It can be dropped from up to five feet (1.524m) onto concrete. Shock protection is guaranteed only when the top cap and body molding are securely in place.
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Battery warnings
WARNING! This device comes with a lithium ion
rechargeable battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery pack to fire.
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Follow these additional safety guidelines:
Use only battery packs approved for use with this device.
Do not store or leave your device or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance, or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of
140° F (60° C).
Do not try to open the battery pack.
Do not carry a battery pack in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal objects (such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery pack terminals.
Keep the battery pack contacts clean. If they get dirty, wipe them off with a soft cloth.
Dispose of the battery pack properly. See the section called Disposing of the Field PC and battery packs in this manual for instructions.
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Do not install the battery pack backwards so that the polarity is reversed.
Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of the battery pack to each other with any metal object (such as wire).
Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
Do not place the battery pack in direct sunshine.
In the rare event that the battery pack leaks and fluid gets into the eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care.
Dispose of the battery pack properly. See the section below, Disposing of your Field PC and battery packs for instructions.
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Equipment warnings
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WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
electrical shock, fire or damage to the equipment:
Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet or unplugging the synchronization cable from the host computer.
Do not place anything on the wall charger cord or any of the other cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them.
Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the cord.
Use only wall chargers intended for the Field PC. Using any other external power source can damage your product and void your warranty.
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Using the Field PC in extreme temperatures
The Field PC operates in ranges from -22° F to 122° F
(-30° C to 50° C). To help your device function properly, store the device indoors when possible.
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Other tips:
If the Field PC is exposed to temperatures below
14°F (-10°C ), the device may slow down or the display backlight may become dim to reduce the load on the battery power.
Extremely low or high temperatures may prevent the battery pack from charging. Charge the battery pack in temperatures between 32°F and 104°F (0° C and
40° C). For best results, charge the battery pack at room temperature (68°F or 20°C)
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Cleaning the Field PC
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This section explains how to clean the touchscreen the communications module (area housing the USB port, DC jack, and serial port) the speaker or microphone the stylus slot the display bezel
CAUTION: Always make sure the top cap is on and
screws are fitted tightly before you begin cleaning your
Field PC.
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Touchscreen. To clean the touchscreen, follow these
steps:
1. Press the power button briefly to suspend the device.
2. If you applied a protector to the touchscreen, carefully remove it.
3. Apply water or a mild cleaning solution such as
Windex
®
or 409
®
to a microfiber cloth and gently wipe off the touchscreen. Other approved cleaners include Citrus Wonder
®
and Citrus All Purpose
Cleaner
®
.
CAUTION: Do not use tissues, paper towels, or harsh
cleaning agents to clean the touchscreen.
4. If you used a cleaning solution, rinse the touchscreen with water and dry it with a microfiber cloth.
5. Press the power button to resume the device.
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CAUTION: Long exposure to the following solutions may
damage your device: pine oil oil based paint automotive brake cleaner isopropyl alcohol carburetor cleaner
In case the device is exposed to one of these solutions, wipe it off with a mild cleaning solution.
Case overmolding. Clean the rubber-like overmolding
that surrounds the case with a cloth and a mild cleaning solution like 409 or Citrus Wonder. After you are done cleaning, rinse the device with water.
Communications module (area housing the USB
port, DC jack, serial port). To clean the communications
module, run it under a faucet. Use a soft toothbrush or toothpick to clean out any remaining dirt.
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Speaker and microphone. If debris gets in the speaker
or microphone, use a soft bristle brush to remove it. Do not insert any object into the speaker or microphone holes.
Stylus slot. Rinse the stylus slot with water.
Display bezel. If the edge under the bezel gets dirty, use
a microfiber cloth to remove the debris. Do not remove the bezel.
Repairing the Field PC
If the Field PC is in need of repair, call your service center for a Return Materials Authorization number (RMA).
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to service the device
yourself. This action voids the warranty.
Disposing of the Field PC and battery packs
This product must not be disposed of with municipal waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. If you cannot find a location, contact the manufacturer for information about disposal.
The lithium-ion battery packs for your Field PC are recyclable. Avoid placing them in the trash or municipal waste system.
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To find the nearest battery recycling center in the USA, visit the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation’s website at www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/index.html or call
1-800-8-battery.
The Field PC contains no mercury or cadmium.
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Troubleshooting and Service
Tips
Troubleshooting tips
Preparing for a service center call
User’s Guide
Chapter 11
Troubleshooting and Service Tips
This chapter includes some basic troubleshooting tips. It also explains what you need to do before you call your service center for a repair.
Answers to questions about Windows Mobile
®
may be available through the help files on your device or on the
Windows Mobile website from Microsoft
®
. If you cannot find answers to your questions through these methods, contact your service center. (See the section in this chapter called Preparing for a service center call.)
Troubleshooting tips
This section provides solutions for the following issues:
1. The battery pack will not charge fully.
2. The touchscreen responds inaccurately to stylus taps.
3. The screen does not calibrate correctly or completely.
4. The Field PC runs slowly.
5. The Field PC drops its ActiveSync
®
connection.
6. The Field PC locks up.
Issue 1: The battery pack will not charge to 100% or to
“0 mAh Consumed”.
Solutions: Try discharging the battery pack completely.
You can turn off all auto-suspend and auto-backlight timers to drain the battery pack more quickly. Once the battery pack is fully discharged, try charging it again.
If the battery pack does not charge to full, try repeating
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If the battery pack still does not charge to full, try using a different battery pack to confirm that the problem is specific to the original battery pack.
Only charge the battery pack in temperatures between
32°F and 104°F (0°C and 40°C). For best results, charge the battery pack at room temperature (68°F or 20°C).
Issue 2: The touchscreen does not respond accurately to
stylus taps.
Solutions:
Try recalibrating the touchscreen. (See the section in Chapter 3 called Using the touchscreen.)
If the device is not responding to stylus taps at all and you are on the Today screen, look to see if the device is locked. To unlock the device, press the Unlock soft key on the screen.
If the device is unlocked but the stylus continues to respond inaccurately, close all open programs and reset the device. (See Chapter 5 for instructions.)
Issue 3: During calibration, the screen does not respond
to stylus strokes or does not complete the calibration process.
Solutions:
Check to see if there is something stuck underneath the bezel. Use a microfiber cloth to remove any excess debris. Also check to see if there is damage or wear on any area of the touchscreen. In case of damage, contact your service center.
Issue 4: The Field PC runs slowly.
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Solutions:
It is possible that you have too many programs running. Try closing any programs you are not using. To view and close running programs, follow these steps:
1. Press the Applications Manager button. The
Application Manager window appears.
2. Select the program(s) you want to close.
3. Tap End Task. This closes the program.
Issue 5: My Field PC quickly drops its ActiveSync
connection to my desktop computer.
Solutions: Firewall programs sometimes cause
ActiveSync connection problems. In these cases, the firewall sees the Field PC as a strange and possibly hostile computer and prevents the device from connecting to the desktop computer.
To allow the mobile device to connect to your desktop computer, follow these steps:
1. Use the serial cable to connect your device to the desktop computer. Follow the ActiveSync wizard instructions.
2. If your firewall application brings up a warning message asking whether you want to allow a connection, check the option to allow the connection and click “Yes”.
Note: If the warning message above does not appear when you try to connect to the desktop computer but the device is still being dropped, contact your service center.
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Issue 6: The Field PC locks up.
Solution: To reset the device, press and hold the Power
button for 10 seconds or until the screen goes dark. The device turns on again after a few seconds.
Preparing for a service center call
When you contact a service center, you are asked to identify your device. Your device serial number and other identification information can be found by following these steps:
1. Tap Start > Settings. The Settings window appears.
2. Tap the System tab.
3. Choose System Config. The System Configuration window appears, listing the information you need for the service center.
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Information for
Software
Developers
Programming documentation
Software Development Kit (SDK)
Software development tools
User’s Guide
Chapter 12
Information for
Software
Developers
Programming documentation
Documentation for programming Microsoft Windows
Mobile
®
can be found at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/
default.aspx. This website from Microsoft is designed for software programmers.
Software Development Kit
(SDK)
Your Field PC uses the standard SDK Microsoft provides.
More information about the Windows Mobile 6 SDK for
Pocket PC devices can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.
aspx?familyid=06111A3A-A651-4745-88EF-3D48091A3
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Software development tools
Microsoft recommends Visual Studio
®
for Windows
Mobile development. This tool gives users the ability to create “native” code so they can debug and test in a close relationship with the device. Older development tools allow you to compile applications, but they do not offer device connectivity options for more complete development and verification tasks.
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Appendix
A
Product
Specifications
Product Specifications
9-Pin Serial Port Pinouts
User’s Guide
Appendix A
Product
Specifications
Features
Operating System
Your Field PC
Microsoft
®
Windows Mobile
®
6
Processor
Memory
Primary Storage Internal solid-state 512 MB Flash
Secondary Storage Internal solid-state 128 MB Flash
(portion reserved for OS)
Display
Intel
®
XScale
®
PXA270, 520 MHz
128 MB low-power RAM
3.5” (89 mm) QVGA active matrix color TFT transflective LCD with LED backlight; 240 x 320 pixels
Sealed, resistive, pressure sensitive Touchscreen
CF and SD Card
Slots
Keyboard
Compact Flash (Type I or Type II),
Secure Digital (SD or SDIO); each card slot provides 3.3 V; user accessible, sealed
Four-way directional button, standard key functions, LED backlit keys
Physical 6.5” length x 3.5” wide x 1.7” thick
(165 x 89 x 43 mm), 17 oz (482 g); magnesium case with elastomer overmold
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Features
Operating
Temperature for
Devices without
Internal Bluetooth
Operating
Temperature for
Devices with
Internal Bluetooth
Your Field PC
-22° to 122°F (-30° to 50°C)
-4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Storage
Temperature
Battery Charging
Temperature
IP67
-22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C)
32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
MIL-STD-810F
Sealed rating, waterproof and dustproof
Water, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock
Shock Absorbency Multiple drops onto concrete from
5 ft (1.5 m) through temperatures ranging from -22 to 122° F (-30 to
50° C)
Batteries Intelligent, rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, 14 W-hr (nom.)
Communications
Module
Serial port 9-pin D-sub connector,
USB Host (Mini A), USB Client
(Mini B), 12 VDC jack for power input and battery charging
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Features
COM 1 Port
Current Limits
Power
Wireless
Communication
Options
Internal Clock
Enunciators
Certifications
EMI
Your Field PC
9-pin D-sub connector; full modem control signals, 5 V @ 200 mA available on DTR pin 4; controlled by DTR signal; conformal coated
CF card slot: 3.3 V; SD card slot: 3.3 V; USB Host: 5 V; 9-pin
D-sub connector: 5 V on DTR line; recommended maximum combined output current: 500 mA; short circuit protected
Voltage +12 VDC; Range +10 10-20
VDC; Current: Max 12 V @ 850 mA; reverse polarity protection; over voltage protection; auto shut off
Integrated Bluetooth or Bluetoothsupported with CF or SD Bluetooth card; Wi-Fi supported; wireless cellular modem
Battery-backed real time clock
External power/charge LED and notification LED; other enunciators on system tray
FCC Class B, European CE Mark
Meets FCC class B requirements
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9-pin serial port pinouts
Pin # Description
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) Input
2
3
4
5
Receive Data (RCD) Input
Transmit Data (TXD) Output
Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Output
Ground (GND)
6
7
Data Set Ready (DSR) Input
Request To Send (RTS) Output
8
9
Clear To Send (CTS) Input
Ring Indicator (RI) Input
A wiring diagram is shown below.
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B
Certifications and Regulatory
Information
Regulatory Information
CE marking
User’s Guide
Appendix B
Certifications and
Regulatory
Information
Regulatory information
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is used in a commercial or residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the reference guide, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
•
• correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Only approved accessories may be used with
this equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated, and normally restricted to two meters in length. Wall chargers approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications to the Field PC that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION: Although the radiated output power of this
device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, the device should be used in ways that minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation.
This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Notice for Class B Digital Apparatus
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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CE marking
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC), the R&TTE Directive
(1999/5/EC), and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community.
•
•
•
•
•
CE compliance of this device is valid only if powered with/by a CE-marked wall charger provided by the manufacturer.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in parentheses are the
•
• equivalent international standards and regulations):
EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference
EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)—
Electromagnetic Immunity
EN 61000-3-2 (IEC 61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics
EN 61000-3-3 (IEC 61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker
EN 60950 (IEC 60950)—Product Safety
ETSI EN 300 328—Technical Requirements for 2.4 GHz
Radio Equipment
ETSI EN 301 489-1, -17—General EMC Requirements for
Radio Equipment
The telecommunication functions of this device may be used in the following EU and EFTA countries: Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Romania, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
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Appendix B: Certifications and Regulatory Information
Environmental Hazards
The product complies with international RoHS regulations.
This product complies with international regulations forRestriction on Hazardous
Substances Directive (RoHS)
FM Approved Class I Div 2
The FM approved Class I Div 2 Field PC should be used with caution when operating the equipment in a Division 2 location.
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Appendix
C
Standard
Warranty Terms and Conditions
User’s Guide
Appendix C
Standard Warranty
Terms and
Conditions
Limited Product Warranty
Juniper Systems, Inc. (“JS”) warrants that the Field
PC/Field PCs shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal intended use, for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment. The Field PC can be warranted up to 5 years (including the standard warranty period) through the purchase of an extended warranty. JS warrants that the following items shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under
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•
•
•
• normal intended use, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment: battery packs, media containing the Field PC programs, desktop computer programs, user documentation, and accessories.
Extended warranties apply only to the Field PC, not battery packs, media containing the Field PC programs, desktop computer programs, user documentation, and accessories. Parts that are excessively worn are not covered under the extended warranty plan. These may include, but are not limited to, the keyboard elastomer and switch matrix, hand straps, touchscreens, and connector modules.
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Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions
Warranty exclusions
This warranty shall not apply if:
(i) the product has been set up improperly or has been improperly installed or calibrated,
(ii) the product is operated in a manner that is not in accordance with the user documentation,
(iii) the product is used for a purpose other than for which it was designed,
(iv) the product has been used in environmental conditions outside of those specified for the product,
(v) the product has been subject to any modification, alteration, or change by or on behalf of customer
(except and unless modified, changed or altered by
JS or under direct supervision of JS),
(vi) the defect or malfunction results from misuse or accident,
(vii) the serial number on the product has been tampered with or removed, or
(viii)the product has been opened or tampered with in any way.
This warranty is exclusive and JS will not assume and hereby expressly disclaims any further warranties, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement or any warranties arising from the course of performance, dealing, or usage of trade. JS specifically makes no warranties as to the suitability of its products for any particular application. JS
• makes no warranties that its products will meet your requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties,
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•
• the operation of its products will be uninterrupted or error free, or all defects in the product will be corrected.
JS shall not be responsible for software, firmware, information, or memory data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned to JS for repair, whether under warranty or not.
Remedy
In the event a defect in materials or workmanship is discovered and reported to JS within the specified warranty period, JS will, at its option, repair the defect or replace the defective part or product. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. JS warrants any replaced or repaired product for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of return shipment, or through the end of the original warranty period, whichever is longer.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, the obligation of JS shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product. JS shall in no event be liable for special, incidental, or consequential, indirect, special or punitive damages of any kind, or for loss of revenue or profits, loss of business, loss of information or data, or other financial loss arising out of or in connection with the sale, installation, maintenance, use, performance, failure, or interruption of any product. Any responsibility and/ or liability of JS shall, in connection with a warranted product, be limited in the maximum amount to the original purchase price.
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Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions
Warranty Repairs
To obtain repair or service on the Field PC, contact your authorized repair center within the applicable warranty period to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Repairs returned without proper authorization may acquire an additional handling fee and/or delay in the repair. The customer is responsible to prepay all shipping costs when sending equipment to a repair center. JS will return the repaired equipment by the same method it was received with costs of shipping prepaid.
Governing Law
This warranty is governed by the laws of Utah, and excludes the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. The courts of Utah shall have exclusive personal jurisdiction in case of any disputes arising out of or in connection with this warranty.
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Services and Materials Provided Under Warranty
Analysis of problem by service technician
Labor and materials required to fix defective parts
Functional analysis performed after repair
Repair turnaround within 10 working days of receipt unless special circumstances exist
Shipping costs to return device to customer
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Index
User’s Guide
Index
Index
Symbols
12V DC jack
9-pin serial port
9-pin serial port pinouts
A
AC adapter. See Wall charger
Accessory attachment points
ActiveSync as an application in the Programs menu
configuring to use with a Bluetooth device
creating a connection
installing the latest version
ActiveSync connection
what to do if it drops consistently
Anatomy of the Field PC
4. See also Field PC, anatomy of
Applications.
See Programs
Applications Manager button functions
using to close running programs
124
Index
Applications Manager status icon function
B
Backing up data.
See Copying to a CF or SD card
Backlight dimming
keyboard backlight stays on after power off
settings option
timer. See Backlight timer turning off
Backlight timer about
adjusting
Battery.
See Battery pack
Battery door.
See Battery door latch removing
unlocking
Battery door latch
unlocking
unlock position
Battery door tabs
Battery pack
125
removing while the device is plugged in
replacing
specifications
Battery power, preserving
Beaming. See OBEX (Object Exchange profile)
Bluetooth
cards not recognized by integrated Bluetooth model 74
creating a partnership
using a cell phone to connect to the Internet
using a cordless modem to connect to the Internet
77 drivers 62 entering an assigned passkey 66
if no passkey is needed
66 making the Field PC discoverable
Partnership Settings screen
peripheral devices
communicating with a Bluetooth dongle
profiles
Dial-Up Networking (DUN)
Human Interface Device (HID) profile
OBEX
Object Push Profile (OPP)
those supported by Microsoft drivers
Serial Port Profile
126
Index
configuring ActiveSync on a desktop computer
using to communicate with another device
setting up an incoming COM port
71 setting up an outgoing COM port 68
turning on or off
64 using a Field PC with integrated Bluetooth
using to connect with a GPS receiver
Bluetooth card
if you installed new drivers
Bluetooth settings option
Brightness settings option
Button functions customizing
identifying
list
Buttons customizing functions. See Customizable buttons settings option
using to restore all factory defaults.
See restoring all factory defaults
C
Calculator application
Calendar
Calibration
127
what to do if the device does not completely calibrate
Celll phone dial-up connection
Certificates settings option
Certifications
CF card.
See Compact Flash card
CF card slot.
See Compact Flash card slot
Charge indicator
Charge LED
flashing
Cleaning the Field PC
Closing running programs
to reset the device
Communications module cleaning
location on Field PC
specifications
Compact Flash card
26 if the card is not recognized
installing
Compact Flash card slot
128
Index
location on Field PC
Context menu
Context menu button
Copying from a peripheral device
to a CF or SD card
Cordless modem using with Bluetooth to connect to the Internet
Creating an ActiveSync connection
Creating a name for the Field PC
Current Limits
Customer service.
See service center, preparing for a call
Customizable buttons
Customizing button functions
Cutting
D
Destination folder
129
Device.
See Field PC
Device ID tab
Device name
Dial-Up Network (DUN) profile using a cell phone to connect to the Internet
Dial-Up Networking (DUN) profile
Dimming the backlight.
See backlight, dimming
Discoverable
Display product specifications
Disposing of the battery pack. See Recycling the battery pack
Drag and drop
Drive names for Field PC
Drivers
if you installed new Bluetooth drivers
Drivers, Bluetooth
E
Enter button functions
Entering data
Error Reporting settings option
130
Index
Establishing an ActiveSync partnership
Establishing basic settings on the device
Excel
Exploring files on the Field PC using File Explorer
Extended caps
instructions for installing 147
F
Field PC about
anatomy of
cleaning
in case the device locks up
18 instructions for installing extended caps
147 operating system 106 operating temperature 107 processor
106 protecting against mechanical shock
protecting the touchscreen
repairing
resetting
shock absorbency specifications
storage temperature range
storing for less than two weeks
131
storing for more than two weeks
87 taking out of extended storage
what to do if it runs slowly
97 what to do if the Activesync connection drops 98
Field PC Tutorial
File directory in File Explorer
File Explorer
using to back up to a CF or SD card
using to explore the Field PC
firewall application warning
Four-way directional button functions
Frequently Asked Questions if the device locks up
G
Games
Getting Started Disc
GPS card
GPS receiver using with virual COM ports
green notification LED
Guest. See ActiveSync, connecting as a guest
132
Index
I
H
Hand strap
unhooking
Help.
See on-device help
Home button about
Human Interface Device (HID)
Human Interface Device (HID) profile
Icons.
See Status icons
Incoming Bluetooth COM port
Input method icon
Input methods
Block Recognizer
keyboard
input selector arrow
Input settings option
Installing ActiveSync.
See ActiveSync, installing
133
Installing the battery pack
Integrated Bluetooth
Internal clock
Internet connection
using Dial-Up Networking to create a connection 78
IP67
K
Keyboard product specifications
L
Landscape view
LED signals
using to power off the device
using to power on the device
using to restore factory state
Light.
See backlight, LED signals
Lock
Lockup of the device how to restart the device
M
Main screws
134
Index
Manual device reset
Measurements of the Field PC
Memory
freeing memory by closing running programs
settings option
Memory cards
3. See also Compact Flash card, Secure
Digital card, USB flash drive
Microphone cleaning
Microsoft Internet Explorer 55
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Windows 2000
steps to install ActiveSync 11
Microsoft Windows Vista instructions for basic file synchronization
Microsoft Windows XP
MIL-STD-810F
Minimizing a program
Modem card
Multiple items copying
selecting
My Device drive name
135
N
Name
Network cards
O
OBEX (Object Exchange profile)
On-device help
2 finding program-specific help
43 using the Search function 43
Operating system of the Field PC
Owner Info settings option
P
Partnership. See ActiveSync, deleting a partnership;
ActiveSync, establishing a partnership
connecting with another device using Bluetooth 65
136
Index
Passkey
Pasting
to copy files from a peripheral device
Peripheral devices.
See CF card, SD card, USB flash drive
copying data to the Field PC from a peripheral device
Physical measurements of the Field PC
Pictures & Videos
Pocket MSN
Portrait view
Power.
See Battery power, Wall charger specifications
Power button
15 using to restore factory defaults
Power button functions
Power button menu
Powering off the device about
Powering on the Field PC
PowerPoint
Preparing for a service center call
137
Printing from the Field PC
Product specifications
Program Buttons tab
Programs as an option on the Start menu
55 closing running programs 41
switching between running programs
Programs menu
applications. See Programs
R
Reassigning a program or shortcut to a button
Recalibrating the touchscreen
Reference tools for users
Regional settings
Remaining battery capacity (status icon)
Remove Programs settings option
Repairing the Field PC
Replacing the battery pack
Resetting the device
manual reset
Restoring factory defaults
Rotating the display.
See screen, rotating
138
Index
Running programs
41. See also Applications Manager, programs on the Start menu 55
S
Screen does not respond to stylus strokes
settings option
Screen orientation.
See screen, rotating
Screen protector
SD card.
See Secure Digital card, Secure Digital I/O card slot
SDIO card slot.
See Secure Digital I/O card slot
Search application
Secure Digital card
installing
reinserting or changing a card
Secure Digital I/O card slot
acceptable devices 24 accessing 25
location on Field PC
Selecting an item
Serial number
Serial port pinouts
139
Serial Port Profile.
See Bluetooth, Serial Port Profile
Serial Port Profile (SPP)
Settings as an option on the Start menu
Connections menu
menus
Personal menu.
See Programs
Soft keys
Software development tools
Software programming
Sounds and notifications settings option
Speaker cleaning
Speaker status icon
Standard cap
Start menu
functions
programs and utilities
140
Index
Start menu button function
14 using to access Start menu 31
Start menu icon
Status icons about
Applications Manager
33 functions 33 remaining battery capacity
speaker.
See Status icons
Storing the device by powering off
Stylus about
like left button of computer mouse
like right button of computer mouse
location on Field PC
5 responds inaccurately after recalibration
Stylus slot cleaning
location on Field PC
Stylus strokes no screen response during calibration
141
17, 38 to replace the battery pack
22 while the device is charging
T
Temperature battery charging specs
operating
Tightening the top cap torque specs
Timer.
See Backlight timer
Today screen
as a part of the Start menu
unlocking the device
Today settings option
Top cap
removing
25 torque specs for tightening
Top cap screws location on Field PC
removing
Torque specs for the standard cap
Touchscreen
checking for damage or wear
142
Index cleaning
if the stylus responds inaccurately
Transferring files.
See Copying; ActiveSync, transferring files to and from the Field PC
calibration is incomplete
CF or SD card is not recognized
Field PC drops ActiveSync connection
Field PC runs slowly
97 touchscreen responds inaccurately 97
Turning off the backlight.
See Backlight, turning off
U
Upcoming appointments
Up soft key
USB Client (mini B) location on Field PC
5 using to create an ActiveSync connection 12
USB communications cable
Using to create an initial ActiveSync connection
USB devices
25 compatability with Windows Mobile 6
installing
USB flash drive
Copying data to the Field PC
143
USB Host (mini A)
location on Field PC
5 using to create an ActiveSync connection
USB mini-to-full size adapter 25
User Documentation CD
Using programs installed on the Field PC
Using the Field PC
V
Virtual COM ports for Bluetooth
W
Wall charger assembling
9 using to charge battery pack
Warning dialog for powering off
White space
Windows 2000
Windows applications.
See Windows Mobile 6
Windows Mobile compatible with applications
Use with Microsoft Outlook
Windows Mobile 6
ActiveSync version requirement
2 compatibility with Windows applications 2
product specifications
144
Index
Windows Mobile Device Center
Creating a Connection
Windows Vista synchronization options
Windows XP
Wireless communication options
Word. See Microsoft Word
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Installation
Instructions
Ultra-Rugged Field PC
Extended Caps
Our extended caps maintain the full ruggedness of the Field PC while allowing you to use CF or SD peripheral devices. This booklet explains how to install each cap and also how to mount an external device like a GPS receiver on your Field PC.
Before You Begin
• Maximum card lengths for each cap are listed on page 3. To avoid damaging your Field PC, refer to them before inserting a card.
• See the Table of Contents to find instructions for installing your specific extended cap.
Package Contents
Communication Cap:
• Foam pads in different sizes
Universal, Optical, and Data Acquisition
(DAQ) Caps:
• Foam pads in different sizes
• Seal adapter plate and screws
• Card pull tabs
• Clear CF card spacer
Required Tools
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• If you are mounting an external device, you need a
razor blade or sharp knife
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Table of Contents
Communication Cap .................................................4
Universal, Optical, and Data Acquisition (DAQ) Caps ..6
Mounting an External Device .................................10
Maximum Card Lengths
The maximum total card length for each cap is listed below.
CAUTION: Using cards that exceed the maximum lengths listed above may damage your Field PC and void the warranty.
Communication Cap
Universal Cap
Optical Cap
Data Acquisition Cap
2.75 inches (70 mm)
3.8 inches (96.5 mm)
3.5 inches (89 mm)
1.43 inches (36.4 mm)
3
Communication Cap
This section explains how to install the
Communication Cap. For instructions on installing the
Universal, Optical, and Data Acquisition (DAQ) caps, see the next section.
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captured top screws on the Field PC. Remove the standard cap.
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2. Insert your card. To keep your card securely in its slot, cushion it by placing small or medium- sized foam pieces inside the top of the cap. Insert enough foam into the cap so that when you slide the cap back onto the Field PC with little pressure, a ¼ inch (6 mm) gap remains between the cap and the Field PC, as shown.
¼ in. (6 mm) gap
3. Tighten the Communication Cap screws until they are firmly in place. To properly seal the cap, apply an extra ¼ to ½ turn after the screws become hard to turn.
5
Universal, Optical, and DAQ Caps
1. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen the captured top screws on the Field PC. Remove the standard cap.
2. Place the seal adapter plate onto the Field PC with the arrow pointing towards the display. Tighten the two adapter plate screws.
adapter plate screws seal adapter plate
6
This section tells you how to insert your card(s) properly. For memory cards, see step 3. For medium or large CF cards, see step 4. For any other card types, insert your card(s) and skip to step 5.
CAUTION: Before inserting a card, make sure the four side screws on the seal adapter plate are backed out
1
/
8
inch as shown in the first image in step 2.
3. If you are inserting an SD or CF memory card, make it easier to remove by first placing a card pull tab onto the card. Insert the card.
4. A Type I CF card is thinner than a Type II card, so it needs a spacer to keep the card in place.
Before you insert a Type I CF card (
1
/
8
inch or
3 mm thick), first insert the card spacer in the CF card slot closest to the front of the
Field PC. If you are inserting a Type II
CF card (¼ inch or 5.5 mm thick), do not insert the spacer card. Insert the card.
Type I CF card spacer
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5. Once you have inserted your card(s), tighten the four small side screws until the top of each screw is flush with the outside of the gasket piece.
CAUTION:
Before removing an inserted card, loosen the four small side screws by
1
/
8
inch
(3 mm).
6. If you inserted a camera SD card, insert large foam pieces inside the top of the cap to keep the camera in place. Stack enough foam in the top of the cap so that when you slide the cap into place with little pressure, a ¼ inch (6 mm) gap remains between the cap and the
Field PC. This gap closes when you secure the cap in step 8.
¼ inch (6 mm) gap
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7. If you are using the Data
Acquisition (DAQ) Cap, plug the wiring harness into the inserted Data Acquisition
CF card.
8. Tighten the cap screws until they are firmly in place. If you inserted foam into the cap in step 6, first press down on the cap so the screws engage.
To properly seal the cap, apply an extra ¼ or ½ turn after the screws become hard to turn.
Note: Even if a small gap remains between the extended cap and the body molding, the Field PC is fully sealed.
9
Mounting an External Device
Overview
The Field PC features a convenient cable channel that hides cables attached to an external device you mount on the Universal, Optical, or Data Acquisition Caps.
External devices might include an external RS-232 sensor (such as a GPS receiver) or a USB device.
This section explains how to insert a cable in the cable channel and how to mount the external device onto the extended cap. These instructions assume you have already installed your extended cap onto the Field PC.
1. Turn off the Field PC and remove the extended cap, bottom hand strap latch, battery door, and battery pack. Leave the serial adapter plate in place.
Carefully remove the four side screws on the body molding and slide off the body molding about 1 inch (2.5 cm).
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2. Thread the sensor cable along the cable channel and out through the body molding.
3. With the cable in place, slide the body molding into place and tighten the four side screws. Replace the battery pack, battery door, and hand strap.
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4. Connect the sensor connector to the 9-pin serial port or
USB host port.
5. Make sure the seal adapter plate is properly installed.
CAUTION: The seal adapter plate must be installed to seal the Field PC.
If you have not already installed the seal adapter plate onto your Field PC, see steps 2–4 of the previous section for instructions.
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6. To give the cable an exit through the extended cap, cut the thin rubber overmolding on the extended cap along the entire scribe line using a razor blade or sharp knife.
make cut here
7. Slide the extended cap onto
the Field PC and push the
sensor cable through the incision you made so that the cable exits out of the top of the cable channel.
Note: The incision does
not affect the seal of the
Field PC.
incision
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8. Tighten the cap screws until they are firmly in place. To properly seal the cap, apply an extra ¼ to ½ turn after the screws become hard to turn.
9. Mount the sensor on the front of the extended cap and secure it with a strap. Note: An optional
sensor mounting strap is available for purchase.
The figure here
shows a GPS antenna mounted on the Universal
Cap and secured with the sensor
mounting strap.
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Selection Chart
CF & SDIO cards
TION
OPTICALDA
TA
ACQUISITION
Wi-Fi
Cellular Modem
X X X
X X X
Bluetooth (Class 1 or 2) X X X
Digital Camera X X
GPS Receiver
Bar Code Scanner
RFID Scanner
NI CF-6004
X
X
X X
CF Memory Card
SDIO Memory Card
X
X X X
X X X X
P/N 15147-01
© Copyright 11/06. Juniper Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information subject to change without notice.
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