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Chapter 4 4 Getting Connected
4.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to exchange data between your computer and the PWS-440 and install extra applications or utilities to the PWS-440, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Connect the PWS-440 to a PC using a USB type B cable. Download the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from the Microsoft website.
When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears. 3. 4. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection. ActiveSync detects the PWS-440 and establishes a connection. 5. Click No, and then click Next. 31 PWS-440 User Manual Getting Connected 2. Chapter 4 ActiveSync.
4.2 Connecting with Bluetooth Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer whenever it is within range. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection. 1. Tap Start ->Settings -> Control Panel and double-tap Bluetooth Device Properties. The Bluetooth Manager opens. 2. Tap Scan Device.
. Enter the pin code and tap OK to authenticate the device. Tap No to cancel authentication. Note! If you enter the wrong pin code, an authentication fail message appears. The red X disappears on the entry’s key icon, and the context menu’s additional options become available. The additional options are described as follows: Trusted: Tap to add or remove the device from the trusted device list. When checked, the red X on the key next to the device is removed.
4.3 Connecting to a WLAN (WiFi) Through a WiFi (wireless) connection you can add a new network, connect to an existing network, change the advanced wireless settings and view wireless networking log information. To establish a WiFi connection, follow the steps below: 1. From START -> PROGRAM -> Utility -> “PwrCtrl”, and choose WLAN “ON” . Then, click on the WIFI icon. 2. Select the Wireless Information tab to display the available options.
1. Chapter 4 4.3.1 Add a New Network To add a new network, double-click Add New.
2. When the following screen displays, input the required parameters as explained in the following table: 3. Click OK to connect. 4.3.2 Connect to an Existing Network 1. Select a network from the list and press Connect or right-click for more options. 2. Click OK to connect.
To run GPS Demo program, it need to download VisualGPS from internet. Copy this program onto Deskonchip1 to save, and double tag to install VisualGPS as follow instruction. Copy “visualGPSceinstall.CAB” to PWS-440 ®C Desktop, and execute “visualGPSceinstall.CAB” on desktop. Chapter 4 4.4 Connecting GPS Getting Connected Follow these instructions to set up a GPS connection. 1. From START -> PROGRAM -> Utility -> “PwrCtrl”, and choose GPS “ON”.
2. Tap Start -> Program -> VisualGPS. 3. Click COM2. and Baudrate 9600. Then, OPEN GPS to start the “GPS”. 4. 5. When GPS is active, click GPS status to display the satellite status. Allow approximately 60 seconds (very first time) for GPS longitude and latitude display. Note: GPS display approximately time depend on the environment.
Chapter 4 4.5 COM Port list Below is reference for COM Port list. Indicate 0 Cradle 1 RS232 2 RS232 / 422(Optional) /485 (Optional) 3 Virtual COM port 4 Virtual COM port 5 GPS (baud:9600) 6 BT (baud:921600) 7 ActiveSync 8 Visual COM port 9 Visual COM port 41 Getting Connected COM No.
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5.1 Checking the Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery and how to set power saving options. To check the main and backup battery status: 1. Open Power Properties. Tap Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Then doubletap Power. The Power screen appears. 2. The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries. Note! It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches below 13%.
Chapter 5 5.2.2 Adjusting Backlight Settings The power consumption of the LCD backlight may be high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the backlight” function. To change backlight settings: 1. Tap Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. 2. Tap OEMs Utility. 3. Select Display Manager, and tap the arrow next to Dark or drag the slider to the left to reduce the screen brightness.
5.3 Performing a System Reset You may need to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen). A reset allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This will restart your device and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost. Performing a Hardware reset 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2.
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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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
