ACA Digital Corporation P37B User manual

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(Version: V2.1)
ACA Digital Corporation
February -2009

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About This Manual
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the P37B
Military PDA. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in
any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission
in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical
means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and
retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change
without notice.
ACA Digital has many years experience in designing computers to
meet severe environmental applications. These applications include
those found by military as well as industrial users. The P37B has been
designed to comply with the relevant requirements of MIL_STD-810F,
MIL-STD-461E and IP67. These include EMC, EMI, temperature, Shock,
vibration, humidity, dust and water. In addition the P37B has been
developed to be reliable under all operational conditions that may be
encountered by military services throughout the world..
© Copyright 2008 ACA-Digital, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft, Windows
and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this manual
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
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. 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
The maximum SAR value reported is 0.054. => the SAR value to be
define after SAR test
Canada-Industry Canada (IC)
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry
Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003
du Canada.

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Europe-European Union Notice
Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international
standards).
• EN 60950-1 (IEC60950-1) -Product Safety
• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
• ETS 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE alert
marking and may also carry the CE logo.
Safety
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and the
P37B.
• Do not attempt to service the P37B yourself. Always follow installation
instructions closely.
• Be sure that nothing rests on the AC adapter's power cable and that
the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
• Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will
reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a
carrying case.
• Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are
approved for use with this P37B. Use of another type of battery or AC
adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion.
• If you use an extension cable with the AC adapter, ensure that the
total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable
does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.
• When you move the P37B between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or
within the P37B. To avoid damaging the P37B, allow sufficient time for
the moisture to evaporate before using the P37B.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain
relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it
evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also, before you
connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented
and aligned.

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Battery Safety
• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with
local authorities for disposal instructions.
Notices
This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is
possible that the PDA may not power-on due to battery discharge as a
result of storage.
In the above situation, insert the PDA into the cradle and connect the
AC adapter. Recharge the unit for 3 hours in order to fully charge its
battery. The backup battery will recharge from external power when
the AC adapter is connected.
Battery charge notice
It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you
are charging the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The process is most efficient
at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you
charge batteries within the stated range of 0°C to 50°C. charging
batteries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries
and shorten their charging life cycle.
Storage and safety notice
Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several
months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal
resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use.
Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between-20°C to
50°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of
this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room
temperature ranges.

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Table of Contents
Chapter ONE.................................................................................................................8
1.1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................8
1.1.1. Features.................................................................................................................................8
1.1.2. Package Contents................................................................................................................10
1.1.3. Optional Accessories...........................................................................................................10
1.2. Familiarize with the P37B..........................................................................................11
1.2.1. Front View..........................................................................................................................11
1.2.2. Right View..........................................................................................................................12
1.2.3. Bottom View.......................................................................................................................13
1.2.4. Left View............................................................................................................................13
1.2.5. Back View...........................................................................................................................14
1.2.6. Top View.............................................................................................................................14
1.3. 4-In-1 Battery Charger (Optional)............................................................................15
1.4. Cradle (Optional)........................................................................................................16
Chapter TWO............................................................................................................17
2.1. Getting Started............................................................................................................17
2.2. Connecting the P37B ..................................................................................................17
2.2.1. Installing the battery............................................................................................................17
2.2.2. Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................19
2.2.3. Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger..................................................................19
2.2.4. Charging the Battery with the Cradle..................................................................................20
2.3. Powering up for the First Time.................................................................................21
2.4. Calibrating the touch screen......................................................................................21
2.5. Setting the Time and Date..........................................................................................22
2.6. Adjusting the Screen Brightness...............................................................................23
Chapter THREE........................................................................................................25
3.1. Using the Hardware....................................................................................................25
3.2. Keypads and Function Buttons.................................................................................25
3.2.1. Entering Characters with the Keypad..................................................................................25
3.3. Using the Stylus...........................................................................................................26
3.4. Inserting a CF Card ...................................................................................................26

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3.5. Removing a CF Card..................................................................................................27
3.6. Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card ......................................................................27
3.7. Removing a Storage Card..........................................................................................28
3.8. Connecting Devices to the P37B................................................................................28
3.9.1. Connecting USB .................................................................................................................28
3.9.2. Connecting a Serial Device.................................................................................................30
3.9.3. Connection to a LAN ..........................................................................................................30
3.9.4. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone........................................................................31
3.9.5. Connecting to the Cradle (Optional)...................................................................................31
Chapter FOUR..........................................................................................................33
4.1. Getting Connected......................................................................................................33
4.2. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync................................................................................33
4.2.1. Connecting to Your Computer............................................................................................33
4.3. Connecting with Bluetooth ........................................................................................35
4.4. Connecting to a WLAN (WiFi)..................................................................................37
4.4.1. Add a New Network............................................................................................................37
4.4.2. Connect to an Existing Network .........................................................................................38
4.4.3. Changing the Advanced Settings ........................................................................................39
4.4.4. View Wireless Networking Log Information......................................................................41
Chapter FIVE ............................................................................................................42
5.1. Advance Settings.........................................................................................................42
5.2. Checking the Battery Status......................................................................................42
5.3. Optimizing Battery Life.............................................................................................42
5.3.1. Changing the Automatic Power Settings.............................................................................42
5.3.2. Adjusting Backlight Settings...............................................................................................43
5.4. Performing a System Reset........................................................................................44
5.5. Changing the Screen Resolution................................................................................44
5.6. Rotate Screen..............................................................................................................45

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Chapter ONE
1.1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the P37B Military PDA.
The P37B is an ultra rugged computer designed to military standards.
The design incorporates the powerful Intel PXA270 624MHz CPU with
Microsoft Windows CE 5.0/Mobile 6.1 operating system. The P37B
provides the highest performance and reliability whilst minimizing the
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The P37B incorporates a transflective
LCD with touch-screen, keypad, Wifi, and Bluetooth communication
capability.
To minimize the Total Cost of Ownership the P37B is sealed to meet IP67
standards and complies with IEC 68-2-32 5 foot drop to concrete.
1.1.1. Features
The P37B is a smart configurable handheld terminal which has been
designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications
including:
• Military & Law Enforcement
• Industrial & Manufacturing
• Emergency services and construction
P37B been developed to comply with MIL-STD-461E, MIL-STD-810F and
IP67 standards, the main specifications are as detailed below.

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P37B Military PDA Specification
Items Description
OS Windows Mobile 6.1 / Windows CE 5.0
CPU Intel PXA270 624MHz
Memory 256MB SDRAM on board
256MB/512MB Flash ROM on board
Display 3.7” transflective TFT LCD, VGA resolution (640 X 480)/QVGA resolution (320 X
240)
Touch screen 4-wire Resistive touch screen
Audio System AC-97, Internal microphone and one speaker (stereo supported via earphone
jack)
One power on/suspend button
One software reset switch
Navigation Key+ Function Key (4 function keys in front)
One HW reset key located right side door
Application
Buttons
One Button for backlight on/off (using power on/ suspend button)
802.11b/g WLAN module built-
in with integral antenna
Bluetooth class 2, v1.2 built-in with i
ntegral antenna
Communication
Status Indicator
Power LED (two color LED x1) (at right side)
LED on the upper side for lighting usage
Two USB type A connectors, USB1.1 Host (** Two USB Type A at Left Side)
One USB mini type B connector, USB1.1 Slave (at Right Side Door)
One RS-232(full)
One RS-232/422/485 (OPTION)
One RJ-45 for 10/100M ethernet (USB type)
One CF slot
One stereo headphone jack
One microphone jack
One DC-In connector (At the right side)
I/O Ports
One MicroSD Slot
Main Battery Rechargeable Li-ion smart battery, 7.4V, 1880mAh, 2S1P, 59X38X25mm
Power Adapter Universal AC 90V ~ 265V, 47~63Hz input, 12V, 3.5A output.
Physical 155 x 96 x 42mm , 650g
Environment Operating Temperature: -20 to +60C

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Storage Temperature -40 to +70C
Charging Temperature 0 to +50C
Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95% none condensing
IP67
5 ft drop to concrete
Rugged
Specification
MIL-STD-810F
MIL-STD-461E
Certification CE, FCC
1. Case: standard nylon (waterproof) case with belt loop;
2. Mount: Vehicle mount (using RAM mount)
3. elastic hand strap: prevent accidental drop
4. Stylus with tether kit
5. Power: DC-Adapter & power cord
12V Vehicle charger with 12V cable (option)
6. Cradle: 1 x RS-232, 2 x USB (1x Type A; 1xTypeB), 1 x DC-in
7. External Military Connector Box: converting 2 XRS-232 and 2 XUSB to one
military connector
Accessories
8. 4-IN-1 battery charger
1.1.2. Package Contents
The standard P37B includes the following items:
1. P37B PDA unit
2. power cord & Adapter
3. battery
4. stylus & string
1.1.3. Optional Accessories
In addition the following optional accessories may be included:
• Sleeve with hand strap & shoulder strap
•Cradle
• Vehicle Mount
• 4 IN 1 Battery Charger
Please carefully check the delivery documents to ensure that all items
are present. In the unlikely event of a discrepancy please contact
your supplier.