Juniper ULTRA-RUGGED FIELD PC User manual

User’s Guide
User’s Guide
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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User’s Guide
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 field ready in
the most extreme environments—is your reliable field
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 field 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
effectively. For example, Microsoft®Office 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®files 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 offers 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