Juniper Archer User manual

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..................................................9
Step 3: Establish basic settings on the device........................9
Step 4: Connecting to a desktop computer.........................11
Step 5: Creating a connection to a
desktop computer ......................................................... 12
3 Using the Hardware 14
Identifying button functions ..................................................... 14
Customizing button functions..................................................15
Suspending, powering off, resetting, and restoring factory
defaults........................................................................................17
Using the stylus.............................................................................. 19
Using the touchscreen................................................................. 20
Understanding LED signals........................................................ 22
Replacing the battery pack ........................................................22
Using peripheral devices such as CF cards,
SD cards, and USB flash drives ............................................24
4 Using the Field PC 30
Understanding the Today screen............................................. 30
Using the Start menu ................................................................... 31
Entering information.................................................................... 31
Recognizing status icons............................................................. 33
Recognizing soft keys ..................................................................33
Rotating the screen....................................................................... 34
Dimming or turning off the backlight.................................... 35
Adjusting the backlight timer................................................... 36
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5 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 ........................................................41
Switching between running programs.................................. 42
Viewing memory allocation for programs............................42
Changing settings ......................................................................... 43
Using on-device help ................................................................... 43
Backing up data ............................................................................. 44
Copying data from a peripheral device.................................47
6 Communicating with a Desktop
Computer 50
Install ActiveSync®on a desktop computer
(Windows®2000 and Windows®XP) .................................. 50
Creating an ActiveSync®Connection...................................... 51
Install Windows Mobile® Device Center on a
Desktop Computer (Windows Vista™).............................. 51
Creating Windows Mobile®Device Center
Connection................................................................................. 52
7 Getting to Know Programs and
Settings 54
Understanding Start menu programs and utilities ...........54
Understanding applications in the Programs menu .......56
Finding settings..............................................................................59
8 Using the Integrated Bluetooth®
Option 62
Bluetooth drivers and profiles................................................... 62
Identify the power status of Bluetooth using
Wireless Manager.....................................................................63
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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...........................................78
Human Interface Device (HID) Profile .................................... 81
Object Push Profile (OPP) or beaming ................................... 82
10 Caring for Your Field PC 86
Storing your Field PC and battery packs ...............................86
Protecting the touchscreen ...................................................... 88
Protecting the Field PC against mechanical shock ........... 89
Battery warnings............................................................................89
Equipment warnings.................................................................... 90
Using the Field PC in extreme temperatures.......................91
Cleaning the Field PC .................................................................. 91
Repairing the Field PC .................................................................93
Disposing of the Field PC and battery packs ....................... 93
11 Troubleshooting and Service
Tips 96
Troubleshooting tips .................................................................... 96
Preparing for a service center call............................................ 99
12 Information for Software
Developers 102
Programming documentation................................................102
Software Development Kit (SDK)...........................................102
Software development tools...................................................102
Appendix A: Product Specifications 106
9-pin serial port pinouts............................................................109
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Appendix B: Certifications and
Regulatory Information 112
Regulatory information.............................................................112
CE marking.....................................................................................114
Appendix C: Standard Warranty Terms
and Conditions 118
Limited Product Warranty ........................................................118
Index 124
Additional Section:
Installation Instructions for the
Extended Caps 147
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Introduction
Overview of Windows Mobile®6
Using the documentation
The anatomy of the Field PC
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This ultra-rugged Field PC—rock solid and eld ready in
the most extreme environments—is your reliable eld
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 eld information
technology. It is ready for you.
Overview of Windows
Mobile®6
Your Field PC runs Microsoft®Windows Mobile®6. This
operating system, designed for mobile devices, provides
you with familiar Microsoft programs to help you increase
your productivity and manage information eectively.
For example, Microsoft®Oce Outlook®Mobile, similar to
Microsoft®Outlook®, allows you to send and receive email,
keep track of contacts, manage tasks, and take simple notes.
Many Windows®applications are already compatible with
Windows Mobile®. You can use Windows Mobile to access
Word, Excel®, and PowerPoint®les on your mobile device, or
you can use Windows Mobile®to access your email messages
and contacts from your Microsoft®Outlook account.
If you need help, the Field PC oers a variety of information
through its fully featured on-device help system. More
information about Windows Mobile®6 can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/6-1/default.mspx

Chapter 1: Introduction
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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 les
Use the following chart to nd the information you need.
What you want Where to nd it
Instructions for setting up the
Field PC
Quick Start Guide, User
Manual, this guide
Instructions for using external
devices with the Field PC
This guide
Instructions for basic tasks such
as replacing battery packs,
resetting the device, adjusting the
backlight, or inserting memory
cards
Quick Start Guide, this guide
Instructions for using programs
installed on the Field PC
Help les located within
individual programs on the
Field PC
Note: For a more complete listing of topics in this reference
guide, see the index.

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1 Elastomer overmold
2 Magnesium case front
3 Display bezel
4 Charge LED
5 Start menu button
6 Applications Manager
button
7Microphone
8Today screen button
9Speaker
10 Four-way directional
button
11 Power button
12 Context menu button
13 Enter button
14 Notification LED
15 Touchscreen/display
16 Accessory attachment
points (5 cm. center
to center 8-32 UNC
thread)
17 Battery door latch
18 Hand strap
19 Battery door
20 Body molding
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The anatomy of the
Field PC
This section illustrates the dierent parts of the Field PC.
For instructions on using the hardware, see Chapter 3.
For instructions about caring for or cleaning the dierent
parts, see Chapter 10.v

Chapter 1: Introduction
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21 Stylus
22 Body molding screws
23 Standard cap screws (captive)
24 Cover for optional Bluetooth®antenna
25 Compact Flash card slot
26 Secure Digital I/O card slot
27 Stylus slot
28 Accessory attachment points (5.3 cm. center to center
4-40 UNC thread)
29 USB Client (mini B)
30 12V DC jack
31 9-pin serial port
32 USB Host (mini A)
33 Cable routing channel
29 30 31 32
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24 25 26 27
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Top view with standard
cap
Top view without cap
Bottom view showing
communications
module
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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
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
rst 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. Press on the battery door and slide the
door latch to the right to unlock it, as
shown in the second picture.
3. Remove the battery door.
4. Insert the battery pack so battery contacts
match up.
5. Insert the tabs on the bottom of the
battery door into the case slots. Close the
battery door.
6. Press on the battery door. Slide the latch
to the left to lock it.
7. Reattach the hand strap.
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Chapter 2
Getting Started
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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 ashing 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. Note: If the Field
PC suspends and the ashing red LED turns o, the device
keeps charging.
Charging temperatures
Only charge your 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).
Step 3: Establish basic
settings on the device
Using the stylus, follow the instructions on the screen to
calibrate the device and establish basic settings.
We recommend creating a name for the Field PC so
external devices like desktop computers or devices that use
Bluetooth®technology can dierentiate the Field PC from
other devices more easily.
Chapter 2: Getting Started
9

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 Conguration. An example of a device name
appears below.
Your Field PC is now eld ready.
Important: Read the following paragraph before moving on
to Step 4.
If you have Microsoft Windows®Vista™, you already have
basic le synchronization capability with your desktop
computer without installing any additional software.
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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.
If you have Windows®2000 or Windows®XP, follow the next
steps to install Microsoft® ActiveSync®, which allows you to
install programs onto your device using a desktop computer.
Step 4: Connecting to a
desktop computer
Important: If you have Microsoft Windows Vista™, read the
section above before beginning.
If you use Windows®2000 or Windows®XP, Windows Mobile®
6 requires that you use Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 or greater to
connect to your desktop computer. The Getting Started Disc
installs ActiveSync 4.5 on your desktop computer.
1. Insert the Getting
Started Disc into your
desktop computer. A
window appears on
the display.
2. Select your language.
3. If ActiveSync 4.5
Chapter 2: Getting Started
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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. Establish an ActiveSync partnership by following the
instructions on the desktop computer screen.
You are now ready to use your Field PC. See Chapter 6 for
more details about using ActiveSync and Windows Mobile®
Device Center.
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Using the
Hardware
Identifying button functions
Customizing button functions
Suspending, powering o, 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 ash drives
3