Advantech H35B User manual

H35B Handheld Device
User Manual

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the H35B
Handheld Device.
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.
© Copyright 2008 ACA-Digital, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft, Win-
dows and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this man-
ual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter-
ference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated
output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a
manner that the potential for human contact during normal opera-
tion is minimized. When connecting an external antenna to the
device, the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize
the potential for human contact during normal operation. In order to
avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency expo-
sure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than
20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

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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 equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interfer-
ence 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 0.119. => 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 Cana-
dian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
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.

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Safety
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and the
H35B.
• Do not attempt to service the H35B 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 H35B. Use of another type of bat-
tery 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 exten-
sion cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension
cable.
• When you move the H35B between environments with very
different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation
may form on or within the H35B. To avoid damaging the H35B,
allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using
the H35B.
• 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 con-
nector pins. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both
connectors are correctly oriented and aligned.
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.

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Notices
This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is pos-
sible that the H35B may not power-on due to battery discharge as a
result of storage.
In the above situation, insert the H35B into the cradle and connect the
AC adapter to the cradle. 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 bat-
teries 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
Preface
About This Manual .................................................................... i
Regulatory Compliance Statements ........................................ i
FCC Statement................................................................... i
Federal Communications Commission Notice ...................... ii
Canada-Industry Canada (IC) ........................................... ii
Europe-European Union Notice......................................... ii
Safety .........................................................................................iii
Battery Safety .................................................................... iii
Notices ...................................................................................... iv
Battery charge notice........................................................ iv
Storage and safety notice................................................. iv
Chapter 1
Introducing the H35B 1
Features ..................................................................................... 2
Package Contents .................................................................... 3
Optional Accessories......................................................... 4
A Tour of the H35B ................................................................... 5
Front View ......................................................................... 5
H35B............................................................................... 5
RFID Antenna .................................................................. 7
GPS Cover ...................................................................... 7
Right View ......................................................................... 8
Bottom View ...................................................................... 8
Left View............................................................................ 9
Back View........................................................................ 10
Cradle (Optional) ............................................................. 11
RFID External Antenna (Accessory)................................ 12
Chapter 2
Getting Started 13
Connecting the H35B ............................................................. 13
Installing the Battery ........................................................ 13
Charging the Battery........................................................ 15
Charging the Battery with the External Battery Charger ...... 15

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Charging the Battery with the Cradle ................................ 16
Connecting the H35B to a PC ......................................... 18
Turning on for the First Time ................................................ 18
Calibrating the H35B Screen ........................................... 19
Setting the Time and Date............................................... 20
Adjusting the Screen Brightness ..................................... 21
Chapter 3
Using the Hardware 22
Keypads and Function Buttons ............................................ 22
Entering Characters with the Keypad .............................. 24
Using the Stylus ..................................................................... 25
Adjusting the Double-Tap Rate ....................................... 25
Inserting a CF/PCMCIA Card ................................................. 26
Removing a CF/ PCMCIA Card....................................... 27
Inserting an SD Memory Card ............................................... 28
Removing a Storage Card ............................................... 28
GPRS SIM Card Set Up .......................................................... 29
Connecting Devices to the H35B .......................................... 30
Opening the Port Covers ................................................. 30
Connecting USB .............................................................. 30
Connecting a Serial Device ............................................. 31
Connecting Headphones and a Microphone ................... 31
Connecting to the External Antenna (Optional) .............. 32
Connecting to the Cradle (Optional) ................................ 33
Connecting USB............................................................. 33
Connecting LAN ............................................................. 34
Connecting a Serial Cable ............................................... 34
Chapter 4
Getting Connected 35
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ............................................ 35
Connecting to Your Computer ......................................... 35
Connecting with Bluetooth .................................................... 37
Connecting to a WLAN (WiFi) ................................................ 39
Add a New Network......................................................... 40
Connect to an Existing Network ...................................... 41
Changing the Advanced Settings .................................... 41
View Wireless Networking Log Information..................... 43
Connecting GPS ..................................................................... 44
Connecting GPRS ................................................................... 46
Using the Barcode Scanner ................................................... 49

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Activating the Barcode Scanner ...................................... 49
Scanning Performance .................................................... 50
Using the RFID Scanner ......................................................... 52
About RFID...................................................................... 52
Selecting an IPSM Profile................................................ 52
Scanning an RFID Tag .................................................... 54
Scanning an HF (High Frequency) RF1100 Tag................. 55
Scanning an LF (Low Frequency) RF2200 Tag .................. 56
Scanning with the External Antenna (Optional) .................. 57
Chapter 5
Advance Settings 59
Checking the Battery Status .................................................. 59
Extending Battery Life ........................................................... 60
Changing the Automatic Power Settings ......................... 60
Adjusting Backlight Settings ............................................ 61
Performing a Reset ................................................................. 62
Performing a Warm Boot ................................................. 62

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Chapter 1
Introducing the H35B
Thank you for purchasing the H35B Handheld Device.
The H35B is an ultra rugged and compact handheld computer with a
powerful Intel PXA270 624MHz CPU and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0,
this handy terminal creates the most performance and reliability to
save your TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). The H35B incorporates a
transflective LCD with touchscreen, keypad, Wifi, and Bluetooth com-
munication capability. Options provide extra functions ,and those
options are GPRS, GPS, Barcode and an LF (Low Frequency) / HF
(High Frequency) RFID module with an antenna for Scanning RFID
codes.
To reduce TCO and enhance industrial applications, the H35B is
sealed to meet IP65 standards and has undergone multiple 5 feet drop
tests to prevent downtime.
H35B Options
•BT
•WLAN
• Barcode
(optional)
RFID Antenna •RFID(L)
•GPRS
•GPS
•BT
•WLAN
GPS Cover •BT
•WLAN
• RFID (L&H with
external antenna
only)
• Barcode
•GPRS
•GPS

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Features
With powerful wireless communication and data capture functionality,
the H35B is a smart configurable handheld terminal with applications in
several target markets including:
• Military & Law Enforcement
• Transportation & Logistics
• Industrial & Manufacturing
• Emergency services and construction
• Pet control
The H35B comes with the following features:
Powerful system
• Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
operating system
• Marvell PXA270 at 624MHz
System memory
• 128MB SDRAM on board
• 128MB Flash ROM on board
Display
• 3.5-inch transflective TFT
LCD, QVGA resolution (240
X 320)
• 3.5-inch transflective TFT
LCD, VGA resolution (480 X
640) (Option)
Communication
• 802.11b/g WLAN module
built-in
• Bluetooth class 2, V1.2
built-in
• GPS ET316 (Option)
• GPRS (Option)
Data capture
• BARCODE
• LF RFID reader
(ISO11784, ISO11785) &
antenna built-in (reading dis-
tance 10cm±1.5cm)
• HF RFID reader
(ISO14443A, ISO14443B,
ISO15693) & antenna built-in
(reading distance 4~6cm)
Audio
•AC-97codec
• Internal speaker
• Internal microphone
• External microphone
connector
• External stereo headphone
jack
Expansion slot
•SD
• PCMCIA/ CF slot
Battery life
• Normal usage: 8 hours
continuous use
• Charging time: 3 hours
User-friendly interface
• Resistive touch panel
• Power on/suspend button x 1
• Navigation Key+ Function
Key + Numeric
• RFID scan button
(left & right side) x 2
• Software reset switch
(left side) x 1

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Package Contents
After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the H35B
are present:
H35B Terminal
Stylus
Rechargeable Li-Ion Smart battery
(1900mAh and 2400mAh available)
AC adapter and power cord
Cradle (option)
NOTE: The cradle option is for 1900mAh only.
External Battery
Charger
(option)
(Option)(Option) (Option)

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Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories can be used to add to the function-
ality of the H35B.
• Sleeve with hand strap & shoulder strap
• Vehicle cradle
• RFID external antenna
If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your
dealer.

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A Tour of the H35B
The following sections describe the main components and features of
the H35B.
Front View
H35B
LCD with
touchscreen
Power
button
Navigation
keys
Function and
numeric key
Power LED
Enter keys
Scanner
trigger LED

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Component Description
LCD touch screen Displays the applications and data stored
on your device. It is touch-sensitive and
responds to the stylus or finger.
Navigation Keys Press these keys to navigate in the H35B
interface.
Function and numeric
key
Keypad interface for controlling the H35B.
See Keypads and Function Buttons on
page 22. for more information.
Power button • If the device is off, press this button to
turn it on.
• When the unit is on, press this button
for 3 seconds to turn the H35B off.
Power LED Indicates the battery charging power
status.
Green - Battery is fully charged or the
device is running on battery power.
When LED flashes, the battery charge
is at 13%. Recharge the battery
immediately.
Red - Battery is charging.
Scanner trigger LED Lights when the scanner reads the RFID
code.

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RFID Antenna
GPS Cover
Component Description
RFID antenna Reads RFID codes
Internal RFID antenna
connector
Attach an external RFID antenna
(Accessory) to this connector to provide
longer range identification of RFID codes.
Component Description
GPS cover Adds functionality to the H35B.
RFID
antenna
Internal
RFID
antenna
connector
GPS cover

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Right View
Bottom View
Component Description
Right barcode scan
button
Press to activate the barcode scanner.
USB mini type B port
(client)
Connect a USB mini type B connector to
this port.
RS232 port Connect a serial connector to this port for
serial communications.
Component Description
Cradle connector Connects the H35B to cradle, enabling
you to charge the battery, connect the
H35B to a computer to synchronize data,
connect to a LAN, and connect USB
devices.
Barcode/RFID scan
button (right)
USB mini type B client
RS-232 serial port
I/O door
Cradle connectorCradle connector

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Left View
Component Description
Left barcode scan
button
Press to activate the barcode scanner.
Microphone jack Enables you to record voice audio with an
external microphone.
Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices
(earphones or headphones) for use in
noisy environments.
USB type A port (host) Connect a USB type A connector to this
port.
Reset button Press the end of the stylus into the button
to reset your device. Refer to Performing
a Reset on page 62.
Barcode/RFID scan
button (left)
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
USB type A host
Reset button

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Back View
Component Description
Stylus Enables you to interact with the operating
system. Remove the stylus from the
holder and hold and use it the same way
you would a pen or pencil.
Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the H35B.
Memory card slot
(internal)
Accommodates Secure Digital memory
cards. See Inserting an SD Memory Card
on page 28.
Battery pack
compartment
Houses the removable and rechargeable
battery pack. See Installing the Battery on
page 13.
Stylus
SD card slot
(inside battery
compartment)
Battery compartment