Reference Guide
ULTRA-RUGGED FIELD PC Reference Guide
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Contents 1 Introduction 2 ® Overview of Windows Mobile 6.................................................2 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 ..................................................
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 ........................................................
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 ....................................
Appendix B: Certifications and Regulatory Information 112 Regulatory information .............................................................112 CE marking .....................................................................................114 Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions 118 Limited Product Warranty ........................................................
1 Introduction Overview of Windows Mobile® 6 Using the documentation The anatomy of the Field PC
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Using the documentation Your Field PC is equipped with several reference tools. These tools include: • Quick Start Guide • Getting Started Disc from Microsoft® • 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.
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction 21 22 23 Top view with standard cap 24 25 29 29 30 31 32 33 26 27 Top view without cap Bottom view showing communications module 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 21 28 30 31 32 33 Stylus Body molding screws Standard cap screws (captive) Cover for optional Bluetooth® antenna Compact Flash card slot Secure Digital I/O card slot Stylus slot Accessory attachment points (5.3 cm.
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2 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
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. 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.
Chapter 2: Getting Started Step 2: Charge the battery pack 1. Mount the plug onto the wall charger (if it is not already assembled). 2. Plug the wall charger into an outlet. 3. 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. 4. 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
Chapter 3 Using the Hardware This chapter teaches you how to use the hardware components of the Field PC.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware Context menu Displays the context menu button 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.
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.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware 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. Suspending the device.
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. 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.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware If your device locks up, you can reset the device by pressing the Power button for 10 seconds or until the 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.
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. Open an item or file Tap the item or file. Cut or copy 1. Tap and hold until the context menu appears. 2. Select Cut or Copy. Paste 1. Tap and hold the area where you want to paste. 2.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware 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.
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.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. beneath the door latch and slide the door latch to the right. 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. Remove the old battery pack. Make sure the battery contacts of the charged battery pack are clean and dry.
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.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware • • • • • 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.
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.
Chapter 3: Using the Hardware 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 pop-up 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.
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4 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
Chapter 4 Using the Field PC 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 The Today screen is the default screen you see when your device powers on.
Chapter 4: Using the Field PC 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.
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.
Chapter 4: Using the Field PC 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.
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 (left-handed). The four-way directional button automatically adjusts for the screen orientation.
Chapter 4: Using the Field PC 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.
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.
5 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
Chapter 5 Performing Common Tasks on the Field PC 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.
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks on the Field PC 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.
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.
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks on the Field PC 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.
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. 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.
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks on the Field PC 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.
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.
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks on the Field PC 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.
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.
Chapter 5: Performing Common Tasks on the Field PC 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.
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6 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
Chapter 6 Communicating with a Desktop Computer In Chapter 2, you learned how to create an ActiveSync partnership between your Field PC and your desktop computer.
Chapter 6: Communicating with a Desktop Computer 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.
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.
7 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
Chapter 7 Getting to Know Programs and Settings 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.
Chapter 7: Getting to Know Programs and Settings • • • • • • • 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.
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.
Chapter 7: Getting to Know Programs and Settings • • • • • • • • 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.
• 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.
Chapter 7: Getting to Know Programs and Settings of specific settings.
Setting Personal settings Screen System settings Connections settings X Sounds and notifications X Today X For instructions on changing settings, see the on-device help.
8 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
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.
Chapter 8: Using the Integrated Bluetooth Option 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).
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.
Chapter 8: Using the Integrated Bluetooth Option 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.
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.
Chapter 8: Using the Integrated Bluetooth Option 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 o 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.
• 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.
Chapter 8: Using the Integrated Bluetooth 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.
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.
Chapter 8: Using the Integrated Bluetooth Option 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).
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9 Supported Bluetooth profiles ® Serial Port Profile Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile Human Interface Device (HID) Profile Object Push Profile (OPP)
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.
Chapter 9: Supported Bluetooth Profiles 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 P
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.
Chapter 9: Supported Bluetooth Profiles 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.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. From the Devices tab, select New partnership. When the printer appears on the list of devices, select it. Tap Next. Enter the passkey and tap Next. Select Serial Port. From the COM Ports tab, tap New Outgoing port. Select the printer. Tap New COM port. 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.
Chapter 9: Supported Bluetooth Profiles 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.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. deselected. Open the Devices tab and choose New Partnership. When the cordless modem device is found, tap on it. Enter the passkey. In the Partnership Settings screen, make sure Serial Port is not selected and that Dialup Networking is selected. Tap Save. Tap once on the device name to select it. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections. Choose Add a new modem connection. Enter a name. Select Bluetooth as the modem. Tap Next.
Chapter 9: Supported Bluetooth Profiles 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.
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.
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10 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 tery packs bat-
Chapter 10 Caring for Your Field PC This chapter explains how to store, clean, and protect your Field PC and battery packs.
Chapter 10: Caring for Your Field PC 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.
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).
Chapter 10: Caring for Your Field PC 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. Battery warnings ! WARNING! This device comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack.
• 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.
Chapter 10: Caring for Your Field PC 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. 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.
! ! 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.
Chapter 10: Caring for Your Field PC 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.
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11 Troubleshooting and Service Tips Troubleshooting tips Preparing for a service center call
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.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting and Service Tips full discharge and charge cycle a few more times. 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.
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.
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting and Service Tips 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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12 Information for Software Developers Programming documentation Software Development Kit (SDK) Software development tools
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.
Chapter 12: Information for Software Developers 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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A Appendix Product Specifications Product Specifications 9-Pin Serial Port Pinouts
Appendix A Product Specifications Features Your Field PC Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile® 6 Processor Intel® XScale® PXA270, 520 MHz Memory 128 MB low-power RAM Primary Storage Internal solid-state 512 MB Flash Secondary Storage Internal solid-state 128 MB Flash (portion reserved for OS) Display 3.
Appendix A: Product Specifications and Pinouts Features Your Field PC Operating Temperature for Devices with Internal Bluetooth -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C) Storage Temperature -22° to 140°F (-30° to 60°C) Battery Charging Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) IP67 Sealed rating, waterproof and dustproof MIL-STD-810F Water, humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, high temperature, low temperature, temperature shock Shock Absorbency Multiple drops onto concrete from 5 ft (1.
Features Your Field PC Current Limits CF card slot: 3.3 V; SD card slot: 3.
Appendix A: Product Specifications and Pinouts 3 Transmit Data (TXD) Output 4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Output 5 Ground (GND) 6 Data Set Ready (DSR) Input 7 Request To Send (RTS) Output 8 Clear To Send (CTS) Input 9 Ring Indicator (RI) Input J2-9 N/C RI J1-9 J2-5 J1-5 N/C RI J2-1 GND J1-1 GND J2-6 DCD J1-6 DCD J2-4 DSR J1-4 DSR J2-8 DTR J1-8 DTR J2-7 CTS CTS J2-2 RTS RTS J1-7 RX J1-2 TX TX RX J1-3 9 Pin Sub “D” Female 9 Pin Sub “D” Female J2-3 A wiring diagram is
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B Appendix Certifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory Information CE marking
Appendix B Certifications and Regulatory Information Regulatory information 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.
Appendix B: Certifications and Regulatory Information 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.
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.
Appendix B: Certifications and Regulatory Information Portugal, Slovak Republic, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom. 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
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.
Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions (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
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.
Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms and Conditions 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.
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Index Symbols 9-pin serial port 5 9-pin serial port pinouts 4 12V DC jack 5 A About 59 AC adapter. See Wall charger Accessory attachment points 4 ActiveSync as an application in the Programs menu 56 configuring to use with a Bluetooth device 76 creating a connection 12 Creating a connection 51 establishing a partnership 12 installing the latest version 11 ActiveSync connection what to do if it drops consistently 98 Adjusting the backlight 3 Anatomy of the Field PC 4.
Index to a desktop computer 44 Backlight dimming 34 keyboard backlight stays on after power off 39 settings option 59 timer. See Backlight timer turning off 34 Backlight timer about 35 adjusting 36 Battery. See Battery pack Battery contacts 8, 23 Battery door.
Dial-Up Networking profile 74, 78 using a cell phone to connect to the Internet 78 using a cordless modem to connect to the Internet 79 Done soft key 64 dongle 76 drivers 62 entering an assigned passkey 66 if no passkey is needed 66 making the Field PC discoverable 65 Menu soft key 64 Object Push Profile (OPP) 74 Partnership Settings screen 67 peripheral devices communicating with a Bluetooth dongle 76 profiles Dial-Up Networking (DUN) 74 Human Interface Device (HID) profile 74, 81 OBEX 82 Object Push Profi
Index virtual COM ports 67 using to connect with a GPS receiver 67 Bluetooth card 24 if you installed new drivers 74 Bluetooth settings option 59 Brightness settings option 59 Button functions customizing 15 identifying 14 list 14 Buttons customizing functions. See Customizable buttons settings option 59 using to restore all factory defaults.
flashing 9 Charging the battery pack 9 Cleaning the Field PC 91 Clock and Alarms 59 Closing running programs to replace battery pack 22 to reset the device 40 COM 1 Port 3 Communications module cleaning 92 location on Field PC 5 specifications 3 Compact Flash card copying data from 26 if the card is not recognized 26 installing 26 reinserting or changing 26 Compact Flash card slot accessing 25 compatible devices 24 location on Field PC 5 product specifications 2 Connections settings option 59 Contacts appli
Index using with Bluetooth to connect to the Internet 79 Creating an ActiveSync connection 12 Creating a name for the Field PC 9 Current Limits 4 Customer service. See service center, preparing for a call Customizable buttons 15 Customizing button functions 15 Cutting 20 Cutting items to paste 20 D DC jack 9. See also 12V DC jack Destination folder 27 Device.
Drive names for Field PC 45, 47 Drivers if you installed new Bluetooth drivers 74 Drivers, Bluetooth 62 Drives 40 E Elastomer overmold location on Field PC Enter button functions 15 location on Field PC Entering data 20.
Index in case the device locks up 19 operating system 2 operating temperature 2 processor 2 protecting against mechanical shock 89 protecting the touchscreen 88 repairing 93 resetting 40 shock absorbency specifications 3 storage temperature range 86 storing for less than two weeks 87 storing for more than two weeks 87 taking out of extended storage 87 unlocking 97 what to do if it runs slowly 97 what to do if the Activesync connection drops 98 Field PC Tutorial As a reference tool 3 File directory in File
as a reference tool 3 using to install ActiveSync 11 GPS card 24 GPS receiver using with virual COM ports 67 green notification LED 18 Guest. See ActiveSync, connecting as a guest H Hand strap location on Field PC reattaching 8, 24 unhooking 8 Help. See on-device help Help system 2. See also Help Home button about 14 Human Interface Device (HID) 74 Human Interface Device (HID) profile 81 I Icons.
Index 59 Inserting memory cards 3 Installing ActiveSync. See ActiveSync, installing instructions 11 Installing the battery pack 8 Integrated Bluetooth 62 Internal clock specification 4 Internet connection using Dial-Up Networking to create a connection 78 IP67 3 K Keyboard product specifications 2 Keyboard backlight 39 L Landscape view 34 LED signals about 22 charge LED 22 notification LED 22 using to power off the device 18 using to power on the device 39 using to restore factory state 19 Light.
Magnesium case front location on Field PC Main screws , 5 Manual device reset 19 Measurements of the Field PC 2 Mechanical shock 89 Memory freeing memory by closing running programs 41 product specifications 2 settings option 59 Memory cards 3.
Index Name creating for the Field PC 9 Network cards settings option 59 Notes 57 Notification LED 22 O OBEX (Object Exchange profile) 62, 82 Object Push Profile (OPP) 74, 82 On-device help about 43, 55 accessing 43 as a reference tool 2 finding program-specific help 43 using Contents 43 using the Search function 43 Opening an item or file 20 Operating system of the Field PC 2 Operating temperature 2 Outgoing Bluetooth COM port 68 Outlook Mobile 2 Overmolding, cleaning 92 Owner Info settings option 59 P P
using the stylus 20 Peripheral devices. See CF card, SD card, USB flash drive acceptable devices 24 copying data to the Field PC from a peripheral device 26 Physical measurements of the Field PC 2 Pictures & Videos 57 Pinouts 4 Pocket MSN 57 Pop-up menu 26 Portrait view 34 Power.
Index R Reassigning a program or shortcut to a button 16 Recalibrating the touchscreen 97 Reference tools for users 3 Regional settings 59 Remaining battery capacity (status icon) function 33 image 33 Remove Programs settings option 59 Repairing the Field PC 93 Replacing the battery pack 3, 22 Resetting the device 18, 40 As a basic task 3 manual reset 19 Restoring factory defaults 19 Rotating the display. See screen, rotating Running programs closing 41.
Secure Digital card copying data from 26 installing 26 reinserting or changing a card 26 Secure Digital I/O card slot acceptable devices 24 accessing 25 location on Field PC 5 product specifications 2 Selecting an item 20 Serial number using to create a device name 10 Serial port pinouts 4 Serial Port Profile. See Bluetooth, Serial Port Profile Serial Port Profile (SPP) 74 Service center 99 Settings as an option on the Start menu 55 Connections menu 59 menus 55 options and locations 58 Personal menu.
Index cleaning 92 location on Field PC Speaker status icon 33 Specifications 2 Standard cap tightening 27 Start menu about 31, 54 accessing 31 functions 31 programs and utilities 54 Start menu button function 14 location on Field PC using to access Start menu 31 Start menu icon 31 Status icons about 32 Applications Manager 33 charge indicator 33 finding additional icons 33 functions 33 remaining battery capacity 33 speaker.
Stylus slot cleaning 92 location on Field PC 5 Stylus strokes no screen response during calibration 97 Suspending the device 17 as compared to powering off the device 17, 38 if the device suspends while charging 9 instructions 17, 38 to replace the battery pack 22 while the device is charging 17 T Tasks 57 Temperature battery charging specs 3 operating 2 storage 3 Tightening the top cap torque specs 27 Timer.
Index removing 25 tightening 27 Torque specs for the standard cap 27 Touchscreen calibrating 21 checking for damage or wear 97 cleaning 20, 91 if the stylus responds inaccurately 21, 97 location on Field PC product specifications 2 protecting 20 Transferring files.
compatability with Windows Mobile 5.
Index Windows Mobile Device Center 11, 51 Creating a Connection 52 Windows Vista synchronization options 11 Windows XP for users of 11 Wireless communication options 4 Word.
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