HowayGIS T21 Series User manual

T21 Series GIS Handheld
Quick Start Guide
V1.0

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Table of Content
RND1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3
1.1. Features.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Keyboard ................................................................................................................ 3
1.3. LED Functions ......................................................................................................... 5
2. Getting Acquainted .................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Installing the TF card/SIM card/Battery ................................................................. 6
2.2. Charging.................................................................................................................. 7
2.3. Turning the collector on/off ................................................................................... 7
2.4. Synchronization Function....................................................................................... 7
2.5. Installing Applications .......................................................................................... 10
2.5.1. Installing Applications via ActiveSync or WMDC .............................................. 10
2.5.2. Directly Installing Applications ......................................................................... 11
2.6. GNSS status .......................................................................................................... 11
2.7. Camera ................................................................................................................. 12
2.8. U Disk Function..................................................................................................... 12
2.9. Headset Jack ......................................................................................................... 13
2.10. User Serial Port ................................................................................................. 13
2.11. Wireless Connection (Bluetooth/GPRS/WIFI) .................................................. 14
2.11.1. Standard Bluetooth....................................................................................... 14
2.11.2. Long Range Bluetooth (Optional) ................................................................. 14
2.11.3. Wi-Fi.............................................................................................................. 16
2.11.4. GPRS/3G Data connection ............................................................................ 16
3. Useful Functions....................................................................................................... 16
3.1. Screen response ................................................................................................... 16
3.2. Adjusting the backlight......................................................................................... 16
3.3. Removing programs ............................................................................................. 16
3.4. Auto power off* ................................................................................................... 17
3.5. Clean Boot ............................................................................................................ 17
3.6. PWConfig.............................................................................................................. 17
4. Accessories ............................................................................................................... 17

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4.1. Standard Accessories............................................................................................ 17
4.2. Optional Accessories ............................................................................................ 18
5. Environmental Specifications................................................................................... 18
6. Warranty Terms ....................................................................................................... 18
7. Contact information ................................................................................................. 19
8. Appendix – Product Safety Warnings....................................................................... 19

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1.Introduction
1.1. Features
The following section describes the general features of the T21 Handheld Controller.
Figure 1-1: General Diagram
1.2. Keyboard

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Some keys have two different silk screen colors. One is yellow, the other is white. “Fn” key is used
to switch the key’s function between the two colors. Yellow silk screen indicates the default
function. When the indicator in the center of the four arrow keys lighted, the function indicated
by white color is available.
Table 1-1. Keyboard Function
Key Sample image Silk screen
Color Function
Function keys
F1-F4
Yellow User definable keys to execute
chosen commands or access
chosen screens.
Alpha keys
a~z, A~Z …
Yellow To type letters. Yellow
characters.
Numeric keys
0~9 …
Yellow To type numbers. Yellow
characters.
Punctuation and
special characters
…
…
White
To type punctuation and special
characters.
Caps Lock
Yellow Switches between upper case
and lower case letters, and lock
the case status.
Backspace
Yellow Clears all entry at the beginning
of user input. Clears the last
character during user input.
Yellow symbol.
Del
White Deletes character at the cursor.
Esc
Yellow Leaves the current screen
without storing any changes.
Arrow keys
Yellow
Move the focus on the screen.
Volume adjust
White Increase or decrease the
volume
Backlight adjust
White
Increase or decrease the screen
brightness
Next Tab key
Yellow To advance the cursor to the
next tab stop.

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Previous Tab key
Yellow To advance the cursor to the
previous tab stop.
Home
Yellow Switches to the Windows CE7
Start Menu.
Camera Yellow Access the camera.
Alt
Yellow To change (alternate) the
function of other pressed keys.
Shift
Yellow Combine with an alpha key to
switch between upper case and
lower case letters.
Fn
White First press: switches the
functions to the white
characters indicated
Press again: switches the
functions aback to the yellow
characters indicated
Space Yellow Enters a blank.
Ctrl Yellow Combine with another key to
perform a special operation
Enter
Yellow Select the highlighted line and
leads to the next logical menu/
dialog.
Power key
Yellow If the T21X controller is already
off: Turns the field controller on
when held for 3~5s.
If the T21X controller is already
on: Turns to power off menu
when held for 3~5s.
1.3. LED Functions
Table 1-2, Charging LED Functions
Table 1-3, Key function indicator
Operation Power off Charging Fully of charged
LED Status Off Red light on Off
LED Status Off On
Function of the key Yellow silk screen indicated White silk screen indicated

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2. Getting Acquainted
2.1. Installing the TF card/SIM card/Battery
a) Turn the back cover screw to the open position according to the instructions on a label in
the box, and take off the back cover.
Figure 2-1: Opening the Back Cover
b) Insert the SIM card and TF card according to the instructions in the battery cabin.
Figure 2-2: Inserting the SIM Card
c) Insert the battery according the instructions on the battery label( Figure 2-3).
Figure 2-3: Inserting the Battery

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d) Close the back cover and turn the back cover screw to the lock position.
2.2. Charging
Open the cover at the bottom of the device, and charge with the DC adapter. Charging current
can reach 1.5A.
2.3. Turning the collector on/off
a) Make sure the battery has enough power, or connect the T21 to a DC adaptor.
b) Press power button for three (3) to five (5) seconds to turn on (until the boot screen
appears).
c) Press the power button for three (3) to five (5) seconds, and confirm to power off.
NOTE: If there are abnormal situations, such as the T21 does not operate normally, use the tip of
the stylus to press the reset key to restart the T21.
2.4. Synchronization Function
a) Make sure Windows Media Device Center (WMDC) has been already installed in PC,
formerly ActiveSync for Win-XP. If not, please download from this link below and install it.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/download/details.aspx?id=3182
b) Choose ‘Enable advanced network functionality’ by clicking Setting->Connections->USB to
PC.
c) Connect T21 to a PC with USB cable.
d) PC will search an appropriate driver for T21 and install automatically. A similar device will be
shown in Device Manager
e) The icon will appear in the tool bar of PC then ActiveSync/WMDC will launch as follows,

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f) Click Browse to check the files in the T21, and then transfer data between your PC and the
T21.
g) If WMDC doesn’t connect, follow the steps below to check its driver first.
i) Check whether a suitable driver of T21 has been installed or not by PC Device
Manger. If not, unrecognized device will be present in ‘Device Manager’
ii) Click on the ‘unrecognized device’，choose ‘update driver software’，then click
‘Let me pick from a list of device drivers……’ on the Dialog box.
iii) Choose ‘Network adapter’ as the figures shows,

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iv) Choose ‘Remote NDIS Compatible Device’ , click Next as below,
v) The driver will be installed successfully. A RNDIS device like below figure will
be shown in PC Device Manger
h) If the above RNDIS device has been already shown in Device Manager, WMDC doesn’t
launch successfully yet, especially for Win10 operating system. Please run a utility called
“HWSyncTools.exe” provided by vendor.

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2.5. Installing Applications
2.5.1. Installing Applications via ActiveSync or WMDC
a) Make sure the T21 is connected with your PC via ActiveSync or WMDC.
Figure 2-4: T21 Connected with PC
b) Click the installation file on your PC to start the installation of an application.
Figure2-5: Installing the Applicationg
c) Select an installation directory in the T21（Flash Storage is suggested）, and tap install.

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Figure 2-6: Choosing Install Location
NOTE: We suggest installing the application in Flash Storage, and saving your data to a TF card.
2.5.2. Directly Installing Applications
If the installation file is compatible on mobile devices, copy the file into the T21 and tap the file
to directly start the installation.
2.6. GNSS status
a) Go to Start menu and find ‘GNSSViewerPlus’.
b) T21 supports COM3 as GNSS port and its BaudRate depends on GPS module. If GPS module
is uBlox F9P, its baudrate is 38400. If other GPS module, choose BaudRate by tapping
Setup>Port Setup as shown in Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7: GNSS Status
c) Tap OK

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Figure 2-8: GNSS Status
2.7. Camera
a) Select Start>Picture & Video, select Camera icon or press camera key.
b) Press the camera key or F3 to take photos.
c) Tap screen and select OK to exit.
2.8. UDiskFunction
a) Switch T21 to be ‘Disk Mode’ by clicking Setting -> System -> USBDisk -> Switch to Disk Mode
b) Plug a USB disk to USB port at the bottom of the T21 while Current State is in Disk mode.

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c) The drive of ‘USB Disk’ will be shown in ‘File Explorer’
Here something important needs to be noted:
i) Do not insert a U disk and USB cable at the same time
ii) Each time use the U disk function, you have to switch the T21 to ‘Disk Mode’ first, Or
the U disk will not be found. If that, pull out the U disk, then insert it again.
iii) Default mode is ActiveSync mode with power on or restart T21 device.
2.9. Headset Jack
a) Plug a headset device to headset jack at the bottom of the device
b) Go to \My Device\MUSIC\ and play a music by Windows Media Player
c) The headset device now works.
2.10. User Serial Port
The user serial port is COM2. To transfer data between the T21 and other devices using a DB9
serialcable.
NOTE: This user serial port is at the bottom of the T21.

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2.11. Wireless Connection (Bluetooth/GPRS/WIFI)
2.11.1. Standard Bluetooth
a) Select Start>Settings>Connections>Wireless Management, tap the icon to
activate the Bluetooth(BT) device.
b) Select Start> Settings> Bluetooth, and tap Add new device…. Follow the tips shown on the
screen to finish the operation of pairing the other BT Device.
NOTE: The standard Bluetooth virtual ports are COM7 and COM9.
2.11.2. Long Range Bluetooth (Optional)
a) Select Start>Settings>System, and tap Bluetooth Radio Manager.
Figure 2-9: Bluetooth Radio Manager
b) Chose the module DirectConn, and tap Power On.
c) Tap Search BT to start searching for BT devices.
d) After all BT devices have been found, select a device.
e) Tap Connect to pair with a BT device of your choice. Your screen will display Connect the BT
device successfully after BT pairs successfully.
Figure 2-10: BT Manager-DirectConn

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f) Tap Console to check the status of Bluetooth, as shown below.
Figure 2-11: BT Manager-Status
g) Tap Setup to setup this Bluetooth, as shown below.
Figure 2-12: BT Manager-Setup
h) The default baud rate is 38400.
i) The PIN code refers to the pairing PIN code of the BT device which T21 want to pair with.
j) If you check Auto Conn, T21 will automatically connect to the last pairing BT device when
powered up.
NOTE: Long Range Bluetooth port is COM2 which is the same as user serial port. If Long Range

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Bluetooth been used, user serial port is disable.
2.11.3. Wi-Fi
a) Select Start>Settings>Connections>Wi-Fi.
b) Tap Search for Networks, select a network listed. Follow the installation guide to input a
password and confirm connection to Wi-Fi.
2.11.4. GPRS/3G Data connection
a) Make sure there is a SIM card in the T21.
b) Select Start>Settings>Connections>Connections.
c) Tap Add a new modem connection.
d) Input connection name, select Cellular Line (GPRS), and tap Next.
e) Input Access point name, tap Next.
f) Tap Finish and add new connection successfully.
g) Tap Manage existing connections.
h) Tap and hold on new connection and select Connect.
i) If there is the identifier on the signal icon in the top right corner, this indicates a successful.
3. Useful Functions
3.1. Screen response
Select
Start> Settings> System> Screen , tap the A lign Screen icon and follow the guide to align
the screen.
Figure 3-1: Align Screen
3.2. Adjusting the backlight
Select
St ar t> Settings> System> Backlight to adjust backlight according to the guide.
Figure 3-2: Backlight
3.3. Removing programs
Select
St ar t> Settings> System> Remove Programs , select the programs you wish to remove in

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the list and, click OK to remove.
Figure 3-3: Remove Program
3.4. Auto power off*
(*NOTE: The device does not support the Auto power off function, instead use Go-to-sleep
mode.)
Select Start> Settings> System> Power> Advanced, set the power off time in different conditions.
Backlight will be off according to selected settings.
Figure 3-4: Go-to-Sleep Mode
3.5. Clean Boot
Select Start> Settings> System> Clean Boot, to restore factory default settings according to the
guide.
Figure 3-5: Clean Boot
NOTE: The password is “1234”. Restoring factory settings will clear the system configuration,
please be cautious.
3.6. PWConfig
Select Start> Settings> System> PWConfig.
NOTE: While on Screen off mode, the device won’t hibernate.
Figure 3-6: PWConfig
4. Accessories
4.1. Standard Accessories
Table 4-1, Stardand Accessories
Item Name Description Quantity
1 DC Adapter 220V/DC5V/2A 1

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2 USB cable USB to B-TYPE USB cable 1
3 Serial cable DB9 serial cable 1
4 Li-ion Battery 3.7V/6500mAh 1
5 Strap Black, 180*12mm 1
6 Stylus Black, 127mm 1
7 Screen protection film 57*76mm, 3H & Screen Microfiber Cloth 2
8 User guide Size,14*21cm 1
4.2. Optional Accessories
Table 4-2, Optional Accessories
5. Environmental Specifications
a) Operating ambient temperature: -20℃to +60℃
b) Non operating temperature: -30℃to +70℃
c) Drop: 1.5m drop tested on all surfaces
d) Water and Resistant: Rated IP65 under IEC 60529
e) Relative humidity: 5% ~ 95% , non-condensing
6. Warranty Terms
HowayGIS T21 Series are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship under normal
use and application consistent with this Guide. The equipment is guaranteed for the period
indicated, on the warranty card accompanying the product, starting from the date that the
product is sold to the original purchaser by HowayGIS’ Authorized Dealers.
During the warranty period, HowayGIS will, at its option, repair or replace this product at no
additional charge. Repair parts and replacement products will be furnished on an exchange basis
Item Name Description Quantity
1 TF card Memory Capacity: 8G 1
2 External battery charger 5V/2A 1
3 Mounting bracket and
Pole (Claw) Clamp HW-02 1
4 External GNSS antenna
GPS L1, BD B1, Glonass G1
Gain: 40dB
TNC Connector
1
5 External antenna cable Fischer to TNC cable 1
6 TNC to TNC cable TNC male to TNC male cable, 3m long 1
7 Centering rod Centering rod 1

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and will be either reconditioned or new. This limited warranty does not include service to repair
damage to the product resulting from an accident, disaster, misuses, abuse or modification of the
product.
Warranty service may be obtained from an authorized HowayGIS warranty service dealer. If this
product is delivered by mail, purchaser agrees to insure the product or assume the risk of loss or
damage in transit, to prepay shipping charges to the warranty service location and to use the
original shipping container or equivalent. A letter should accompany the package furnishing a
description of the problem and/ or defect.
The purchaser’s sole remedy shall be replacement as provided above. In no event shall HowayGIS
be liable for any damages or other claim including any claim for lost profits, lost savings or other
incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, the product.
NOTE: Please use the original factory parts.
7. Contact information
HowayGIS Infotech Co, Shanghai, China
Address: Room 230, Focus Building, Lane No.1985, Chunshen Road, Minhang District, Shanghai
201102 China
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
8. Appendix – Product Safety Warnings
Safety and compliance information
• Use responsibly –Read all instructions and safety information before use to avoid injury.
Battery safety
• Charge battery only in temperature ranging from 32℉to 140℉(0℃to 50℃)
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer.
• The maximum operating ambient temperature of the switching power supply declared by
the manufacturer is 50 .℃
• Dispose of used batteries according to battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Wi-Fi safety
• Turn Wi-Fi off in areas where Wi-Fi use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or
danger, such as in airplanes while flying.
Care and maintenance
T21 is an electronic product and should be treated with care. To reduce the risk of fire, electronic
shock, or product damage take the following advice:
• Do not expose this device to rain, moisture, or any type of liquid that corrodes electronic
circuits. If your device gets wet, immediately turn the power off. Allow the device to dry
completely before using it again.