Juniper Archer 2 User manual

owner’s manual

ii Archer 2 Rugged Handheld Owner’s Manual
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Contents
1 Getting Started
The Anatomy of the Archer 2 2
Perform Initial Tasks 3
Home Screen and Windows Start Menu 8
Navigating Around Your Archer 2 9
2 Hardware Components
Keypad Features 12
Display and Touchscreen 16
Power Management 22
LED Activity Indicators 25
Flashlight 26
SD Cards 26
Connector I/O Module 27
Audio Features 27
3 Programs and Settings
Home Screen 30
Windows Start Menu 35
On-Screen Keyboard 36
Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults 38
Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode 40
Compass Calibration 41
Communicating with a Computer 43
Getting Started Application 44
Information for Software Developers 44
4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication
Creating a Partnership 46
Bluetooth Control Panel 47
Serial Device (COM) Control Panel 49
5 Wi-Fi Wireless Networking
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 52

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6 GPS/GNSS
Using GPS/GNSS 56
JSNav Application 59
7 Camera
Camera Settings for Still Images 66
Take Photos and Select Photo Options 70
Videos 72
Photo and Video Library 73
8 3G Data Modem
Determining Modem Type 76
GSM Modem 76
Verizon CDMA Modem 79
Wireless Safety 81
9 Barcode Scanner
Quick Start – Easily Scan a Barcode Now 84
Barcode Connector Utility 85
Barcode Troubleshooting 94
A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling
Storing the Archer 2 and Battery Pack 100
Protecting the Touchscreen 101
Cleaning the Archer 2 101
Recycling the Archer 2 and Batteries 102
B Warranty and Repair Information
Limited Product Warranty 104
Extended Warranties 106
Repairing the Archer 2 107
C Warnings and Regulatory Information
Product Warnings 110
Certications and Standards 111
D Specifications
Archer 2 Rugged Handheld Specications 118
Index

1
Getting
Started

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Getting Started
The Archer 2 Rugged Handheld™ from Juniper Systems
features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a numeric keypad. Standard
accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall
charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and a
capacitive stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS, cellular
data modem, and barcode scanner are options.
The Anatomy of the Archer 2
Front and Back Features
1
5
2
4
6
7
1Bumper, Top
2Touchscreen
3Keypad
4Sensor (option)
5Microphone
6Power Button
7Led Indicators (charging
indicator on the right,
programmable indicator
on the left)
9
10
11
12
14
13
3
8Barcode Window (option)
9Camera Window (option)
10 Camera Flash and Flashlight
Window (option)
11 Speaker
12 Screw Holding Battery Door
in Place (1 of 4 captive screws)
13 Hand Strap with Stylus
Holder and Tether Ring
14 Door to Battery
Compartment and Card Slots
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Chapter 1 Getting Started 3
Battery Compartment and Card Slots
Connector Module and Barcode Reader
Perform Initial Tasks
When you receive your Archer 2, perform the tasks outlined
in this section before rst use.
Review Documentation
The owner’s manual, quick start guide, and Microsoft®
License Agreement are available in English, French,
German, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Other
documents like release notes are available in English.
These documents are located on our website at: www.
junipersys.com/Archer-2/support. View, download, and print
1Battery Door, Screws, Hand
Strap (door removed)
2Battery Pack
3 SIM Card Slot
4 SD/SDHC Card Slot, Micro
5Battery Compartment
1
2
3 4 5
1
345
6
1 Connector Module
2USB Client, Micro
3Microphone/Speaker Jack
4USB Host, Full Size
5 9-pin Serial Port
612-24V DC Jack
7Barcode Window (option)
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documents as desired. (Adobe Reader must be installed
on your computer. It is free from Adobe’s website at: www.
adobe.com.)
Apply a Screen Protector (Optional)
The touchscreen is extremely scratch resistant, so a screen
protector is not included with the Archer 2. If you decide to
apply one, refer to the installation instructions included with
your screen protector for specic details.
Install the Battery Pack, SD Card, and SIM Card
The Archer 2 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install
and charge the battery pack as follows:
1. The battery compartment is accessed from the back of
the handheld. Loosen the four captive screws holding
the battery compartment door in place using a #1
Phillips screwdriver. Remove the door. You do not need
to remove the hand strap.
CAUTION: The Archer 2 is not sealed against water and
dust when the battery door is not installed.
2. If you are using a micro SD card for additional memory
or a SIM card with the 3G Data Modem (optional), you
can install them now before you install the battery pack
or at another time. See more details about these cards
in Chapter 2, Hardware Components, Micro SD Cards
and Chapter 8, 3G Data Modem, Install the SIM Card.
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3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment.
Make sure the symbols on the battery pack label align
with the symbols inside the compartment.
4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.
5. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the
Archer 2 into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the
DC power jack on the Archer 2. The red LED on the
keypad blinks when the battery pack is charging.
Line the symbols up
on the case and the
battery pack as shown

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Attach the Stylus Tether
A capacitive stylus and tether are included with the
handheld.
Note: A stylus is not required to use the touchscreen. The
optimal way to make selections is by nger touch.
One end of the tether is attached to the stylus. To attach it
to the hand strap, follow these steps:
1. Pull the free tether loop through the tether ring on the
hand strap. Insert the stylus with the attached tether
through this loop and tighten the loop.
2. Place the stylus into the holder on the hand strap.
Perform Set Up
1. The handheld powers on and begins the startup
process. A splash screen is shown that includes a
progress indicator at the bottom of the screen.
2. A Microsoft®Windows Embedded Handheld screen is
shown.
3. The Clock and Alarms control panel appears. Adjust the
time zone, date, and time if necessary and tap OK.

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The Home screen appears (layout varies by model).
Note: If you have a barcode unit, the Barcode
Connector screen is shown. Refer to Chapter 9 for
details.
4. Press the power button to suspend the handheld.
Charge the battery pack at room temperature (68°
F or 20° C) for 4 to 5 hours. While the battery pack is
charging, the red LED blinks. When it is fully charged, the
red LED is solid.
Install the Operating System in Other Languages
The operating system is provided in English by default. It is
also available in French, German, Spanish and Brazilian
Portuguese. You can download the operating system in one
of these languages from our website. Go to www.junipersys.
com/Archer-2/support and select Downloads, then Archer
2. Full installation instructions are also available here.

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Home Screen and Windows Start Menu
You need to be familiar with two screens as you read
this manual and use the Archer 2: the Home screen and
Windows Start menu.
Note: The Windows soft key and the shift + Home
button sequence toggle back and forth between the Home
screen and Windows Start Menu.
Home Screen
The Home screen is your main control center for the Archer
2. The content varies based on which model you have and
can be customized. It is automatically shown when the
Archer 2 is turned on. You can get to it from any other
screen by pressing and releasing the Home screen
button on the keypad.
Windows Start Menu
The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the
applications on the Archer 2. You can get to it from any
screen by tapping the Windows tile (soft key) on the
display or pressing the shift + Home buttons on the
keypad.
More information about these screens is located in Chapter
3, Programs and Settings.
Home Screen Windows Start Menu
Title Bar 
Dashboard
with Function
Gadgets
Applications 
Shortcuts
to Favorite
Applications
Tiles/Soft Keys 

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Navigating Around Your Archer 2
Using Gestures and Making Selections
The Windows®Embedded Handheld operating system
enhances the ability of the handheld to recognize touch
gestures, making it easy to use a nger to navigate. Use of
the capacitive stylus is an option. The keypad buttons can
also be used.
Navigation options vary depending on the screen you are
viewing. Here is a partial list of options:
Vertical and Horizontal Movement
Flick up, down or sideways on the touchscreen
For more precise positioning, touch, hold, and move the
screen up or down
Use the scroll bar if it is available
Use the shifted up down right and left keys to
move around on a screen
A horizontal scrolling menu is located on control panel
screens near the top. Press the left or right arrow keys to
scroll through the topics (this feature replaces tabs).
Make a Selection
Using the Touchscreen
Press or tap the function gadget or application icon you
want to select, turn on, activate, or turn off
Press and hold a function gadget to bring up a control
panel, menu, or list
Using the Keypad
Use the shifted up down right and left keys to
select (highlight) a gadget or icon on the screen. A ring
appears around the selection. System Info has been
selected below:

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Perform the selected action by pressing the return
button. For dashboard gadgets like Wi-Fi, one press of the
return key shows you which icon is selected, a second
key press performs the action, and a third key press turns
the action off. For application icons on the Start screen or
in favorites, continue to use the return button until you get
to the screen or menu you want.
Use the shift + OK keypad buttons to select Enter, OK,
etc. on the screen. You can also bring up the control
panel for selected actions on the Home screen.
Updates to the Operating System and Documents
Updates to the operating system and technical documents
are located on our website at www.junipersys.com/
Archer-2/support. Select Downloads, then Archer 2. Full
install instructions are also available here.
View System Information for Your Archer 2
To view your operating system version number, press the
System Info icon on the Home screen or go to Start >
Settings > System > System Information. Expand System ID.
Compare version numbers to see if your OS is current.
Owner’s Manual and Quick Start Guide Versions
Compare part numbers to see if you have the most recent
version of the Owners Manual and Quick Start Guide.

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Hardware
Components

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Hardware Components
This chapter discusses the Archer 2 Rugged Handheld
hardware features and usage.
Keypad Features
The Archer 2 has a numeric keypad with sealed buttons,
backlight illumination, and programmable keys and LEDs.
Button Press and Release Shift Function
Pictures and Videos
function; take a
picture or start and
stop video
Photo and video
library (for units
without a camera)
Notes application
P1 P3 Hold-to-Zoom function
(press and hold)
Display brightness
down
Barcode scan
Buttons control panel
(for units without a
barcode scanner)
Record audio note
(press and release
then press and hold
until complete)
P2 P4 Right soft key Display brightness up
Context Menu Task Manager
Tab Back-tab
22 Up (varies by screen)
Backspace (delete) Enable or disable
touchscreen

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Button Press and Release Shift Function
Home screen Start screen (toggle)
44 Left (varies by screen)
5OK 5 Select OK on the
screen
66 Right (varies by
screen)
Return
Take picture or start
video
Perform highlighted
action (use default
action or select using
arrow keys)
Return
Take picture or start
video
Perform highlighted
action (use default
action or select
using arrow keys)
Shift (Function)
Use specic shift
function: Press and
release rst, then
press and release
the button with the
desired shift function.
Turn shift function on
for all keys: Press and
release twice. To
turn shift off, press and
release again.
See blue LED description
See description of the
specic button
88 Down (varies by
screen)
Power
Suspend/Resume
Power Button menu
(press and hold)
None

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Programmable Buttons
The P1, P2, P3, P4, camera , and target buttons are
programmable.
1. To bring up the Program Buttons screen, you can press
the target button if your handheld does not have a
barcode scanner. If you have a barcode scanner or the
target button has been reassigned, select the Settings
icon on the Home screen, and then Personal > Buttons.
You can also go to the Start screen by selecting the
Windows soft key or pressing the + buttons, then
selecting Settings > Personal > Buttons. Under 1. Select a
button, a list of programmable buttons and their current
assignments is shown.

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2. Select the button you want to reassign.
3. At the bottom of the screen under 2. Assign a program,
select the down arrow button to display a list of
programs and functions. Select the item you want to
reassign to the selected button.
Keypad Backlight
Make keypad brightness adjustments through the Backlight
control panel located at Start > Settings > System >
Backlight. Select the External Power screen or Battery Power
screen from the horizontal menu near the top of the screen.

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Move the Keypad slider up to brighten the backlight or
down to dim it. Dimming the keypad backlight saves
battery power when the Archer 2 is in use.
Note: The keypad backlight turns off when the display
backlight dims or the Archer 2 is suspended.
Display and Touchscreen
The Archer 2 has a bright color display and capacitive
touchscreen with a diagonal viewing area of 4.3 inches (109
mm). It is easy to view outdoors and is sealed against water
and dust. The Windows®Embedded Handheld operating
system enhances the ability of the Archer 2 to recognize
touch gestures, making it easy to use a nger to make
selections and navigate. You can also use a capacitive
stylus.