Juniper Mesa User manual

owner’s manual

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Contents
1 Getting Started
The Anatomy of the Mesa 6
Performing Initial Tasks 8
2 Hardware Components
Navigating Around Your Mesa 16
Home Screen and Windows Start Menu 17
Display and Touchscreen 18
Keypad Features 20
Power Management 24
LED Activity Indicators 26
SD Cards 26
Connector Module 27
Audio Features 28
3 Programs and Settings
The Home Screen 30
Suspend, Reset, Power O, and Restore the Mesa 35
Communicating with a Desktop Computer 37
Getting Started Screen and Online Help 38
Information for Software Developers 40
4 Bluetooth® Wireless Communication
Creating a Partnership 42
Microsoft Bluetooth Control Panel 44
Serial Device (COM) Control Panel 46
5 Wi-Fi Wireless Communication
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 50
Contents iii

6 Geo Models
GPS 54
Camera 59
7 3G Data Modem
Set up a Data Account with a Wireless Provider 64
Install the SIM Card 64
Set up the Cell Modem 66
Wireless Safety 67
Maintenance of Your Modem 68
8 Storage, Maintenance and Recycling
Storing the Mesa and Battery Pack(s) 70
Protecting the Touchscreen 71
Cleaning the Mesa 71
Recycling the Mesa and Batteries 72
9 Warranty and Repair Information
Limited Product Warranty 76
Extended Warranties 78
Repairing the Mesa 79
A Specications
Mesa Rugged Notepad Specications 82
B Warnings and Regulatory Information
Product Warnings 90
Mesa Certications and Standards 91
C Charging and Docking Accessories
Mesa Mobile Dock 96
Mesa Travel Charger 103
Index
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1
Getting
Started
6 The Anatomy of the Mesa
8 Performing Initial Tasks

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Mesa Rugged Notepad
The Mesa Rugged Notepad™ from Juniper Systems is designed
for collecting data in rugged environments. Features include:
Windows Mobile®6.5.
Large daylight readable VGA display
Large on-screen buons for touch-friendly operation
Rugged environmentally sealed design
Bluetooth®wireless technology
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, U.S. and international
Dual baery option for long operating life
3.2 MP camera and internal GPS (Geo models)
Cellular modem option for Geo models
The Anatomy of the Mesa
Mesa Front View: Buttons, Touchscreen, Speaker, LEDs
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1Extended antenna
bumper (Geo models)
2Function buttons
3Speaker
4Display with
touchscreen
5Handstrap and
stylus
6Navigation buttons
7Green suspend/
resume indicator LED
8Microphone
9Blue LED
10 Red charging LED
11 Magnesium case front
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Mesa Back View: Battery Compartments, Card Slots
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1Camera lens (Geo model)
2Battery door with quarter turn latches
3Battery compartment #2 (battery pack installed)
4Mobile Dock connections
5Connector protector
6SIM card slot
7SD card slot
8Battery compartment #1
9External accessory mount (4 on back)
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1Camera lens (Geo model)
2Battery door with quarter turn latches
3Battery compartment #2 (battery pack installed)
4Mobile Dock connections
5Connector protector
6SIM card slot
7SD card slot
8Battery compartment #1
9External accessory mount (4 on back)

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Mesa Side View, Connector Module
Performing Initial Tasks
When you receive your Mesa, perform the tasks outlined in
this section before rst use.
1 User replaceable connector module
212V DC power input jack
3Audio jack
4Cable restraint mount
5RS-232C 9-pin D-sub connector
6USB host, full size A
7USB client, mini B
8Hand strap tether (one on each corner)
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1 User replaceable connector module
212V DC power input jack
3Audio jack
4Cable restraint mount
5RS-232C 9-pin D-sub connector
6USB host, full size A
7USB client, mini B
8Hand strap tether (one on each corner)
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Apply a Screen Protector
Before using the Mesa, apply a screen protector to the surface
of the touchscreen to protect it and make it scratch-proof.
Screen protectors are included with the Mesa. Refer to the
installation instructions in the package for specic details.
1. Clean the screen with the dust-free cloth. Compressed air
can be used to blow o any remaining dust. Note: Do not
use paper towels or a cleaning solution on the touchscreen.
2. Aach the screen protector as instructed.
3. Use the installation card to push air bubbles out (it may
take a few days for air bubbles to get worked out).
4. Never use sharp objects to adjust or remove the screen
protector.

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Charge the Battery Pack(s)
Install and charge the Li-Ion baery pack(s). The Mesa is
designed to use 1 or 2 baery packs. Using two baery packs
extends the operating time of the unit. Geo 3G models should
always use two baery packs.
Complete the following steps:
1. The baery compartments are located on the back of the
Mesa. Loosen the quarter turn latches holding the baery
compartment door(s) in place using a coin or similar object
(loosen them enough to slightly li the door, making it
easier to grab). Remove the door(s).
Note: If you are using one baery, for the best ergonomics we
recommend you use baery compartment #1 on the boom
designated for baery 1 as shown in the following graphic.

2. Place the Li-Ion baery pack(s) in the compartment(s). Make
sure the connectors on the baery pack(s) line up with the
connectors inside the compartment(s).
3. Replace the door(s) and tighten the latches.
CAUTION: The Mesa is not totally sealed against water and
dust when baery doors are not installed and properly
latched.
4. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the Mesa
into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC power
jack on the Mesa.
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Perform Set Up
1. The Mesa powers on and begins the startup process. A
progress indicator is shown on the screen.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. The Clock and Alarms control panel is shown. Adjust the
time zone, date and time if necessary and tap OK.
4. Tap on the screen again to complete the set up process.
5. The Home screen appears.
10. Charge the baery pack(s) at room temperature (68° F or
20° C) for 2 to 3 hours if you are using one pack and 4 to 6
hours if you are using 2 packs.

Adjust the Hand Strap
A hand strap is included with the Mesa. It is aached to the le
side of the Mesa along with a stylus, leaving your right hand
free to operate the Mesa. Put your hand between the strap
and the Mesa from the front and adjust the hand strap to t
securely against the back of your hand.
You can move the hand strap to dierent locations to meet your
needs. There are four hand strap tethers (one on each corner).
Your hand strap can be aached and threaded in a manner
similar to the drawings shown below.
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Review the Manual
Once you have aached a screen protector, charged the baery
pack(s), and adjusted the hand strap the Mesa is ready to use.
Review the rest of this manual to learn about the functionality
of the Mesa.

2
Hardware
Components
16 Navigating Around Your Mesa
17 Home Screen and Windows Start
Menu
18 Display and Touchscreen
20 Keypad Features
24 Power Management
26 LED Activity Indicators
26 SD Cards
27 Connector Module
28 Audio Features

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Mesa Hardware Components
This chapter discusses the Mesa Rugged Notepad hardware
features and usage.
Navigating Around Your Mesa
Using Gestures and Making Selections
The Windows®Mobile operating system enhances the Mesa’s
ability to recognize touch gestures, making it easy to use
a nger to navigate. The Mesa buons can also be used.
Navigation options vary depending on the screen you are on.
Here is a partial list of options:
Vertical and Horizontal Movement
1. Flick up, down or sideways on the touchscreen.
2. For more precise positioning, touch, hold, and move the
screen in the desired direction.
3. Use the scroll bar if it is available.
4. Use the arrow buons on the ve-way directional buon.
5. On control panels press the le or right arrow keys at the
top of the screen to scroll horizontally (this feature replaces
tabs).
Making a Selection
1. Press or tap the item you want to select, turn on, or activate.
2. Press and hold an icon to bring up a conguration screen,
menu, or list.
3. Press the action buon in the center of the ve-way
directional buon.

Home Screen and Windows Start Menu
There are two screens you need to be aware of as you read this
manual and use the Mesa: the Home screen and Windows Start
menu.
The Home screen is your main control center for the Mesa. The
content varies based on which model you have and can be
customized. It is automatically shown when the Mesa is turned
on. You can get to it from any other screen by pressing and
releasing the Home screen buon.
The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the
applications on the Mesa. You can get to it from any screen by
pressing and holding the Home screen buon or tapping
the Windows so key (tile) on the display.
More information about these screens is located in Chapter 3,
Programs and Seings.
Home Screen Windows Start Menu Home Screen Windows Start Menu
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Display and Touchscreen
The Mesa has a bright color display and touchscreen with a
diagonal viewing area of 5.7 inches (145 mm). It is easy to view
outdoors and sealed against water and dust.
Adjusting Display Settings
To adjust the default display seings including the text size,
alignment and orientation, go to the Screen control panel, Start
> Seings> System > Screen. There are also shortcuts to some of
the seings described in the text that follows.
Screen Orientation
The Mesa screen can be used in either portrait or landscape
mode. The default is portrait mode. To switch the screen
orientation, press and release the screen orientation buon
. The default landscape orientation is right-handed. To select
le-handed orientation, go to Start > Seings > System > Screen.
Screen Alignment
The Mesa touchscreen is precalibrated. If it needs to be
adjusted, tap the Align Screen buon and follow the prompts.

Disabling and Enabling the Touchscreen
You can disable the touchscreen. This is useful when you are
running an application and you want to see the screen, but you
want to avoid accidental touchscreen activation. It can also be
disabled for cleaning purposes. Options:
Press and hold the screen orientation buon .
Press and hold the power buon to bring up the Power
Buon menu. Select Disable TS.
The touchscreen disable icon is shown in the title bar until
the touchscreen is enabled again.
Adjusting the Display Backlight
Dimming or turning o the display backlight saves baery
power when the device is running. Adjust the display
brightness by using the brightness down and brightness up
buons. You can also make brightness adjustments through
the Backlight control panel, Start > Seings> System > Backlight.
The display has a minimum brightness seing that it dims
to when the Mesa is not in use. Power is conserved, yet the
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display is still partially visible. Adjust the dim time interval
and seing as needed. To use the Mesa, tap on the display to
bring the display backlight back up to the brightness seing.
Keypad Features
The Mesa has een buons with symbols indicating their
functions as shown below. Features include:
Top row: four function buons
Boom row: eleven navigation buons
Six reassignable buon functions
Buons are sealed and backlight illuminated
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