Olympus R1018 series User manual

Quick Reference Guide
R1018 Series

© 2004 OLYMPUS TECHNOLOGIES SINGAPORE PTE
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Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following
Singapore or foreign Patents and Registered Designs:
Singapore Patent No. 200401460-1
Singapore Registered Design No. D2003/1055/C

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Table of Content
Introduction
Model Configuration ........................................ 3
Accessories .................................................... 3
Parts of the R1018 series ............................... 4
Getting Started
Charging the Battery ....................................... 5
Starting the R1018 ......................................... 5
Aligning the Screen ......................................... 6
Using the Keypad and the Side Button ........... 7
Using the Stylus .............................................. 8
Initiating the Screen ....................................... 9
Input Methods ............................................... 10
Turn on and off the Backlights ...................... 10
Using the Headset ........................................ 10
Resetting Your R1018 Terminal
Performing a Soft Rest ................................. 11
Performing a Hard Rest ................................ 11
Host Communications
Using the USB Sync Cable ........................... 13
Using wireless communications
Establishing Active Sync via IrDA ................. 14
Browsing Internet via IrDA ............................ 14
Establishing Active Sync via Bluetooth ......... 15
Connecting to the GPRS mobile phone
via Bluetooth ................................................. 15
Connecting to the Bluetooth access point .... 18
Browsing Internet via WiFi ............................ 19

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Using Online Help ....................................... 22
Maintaining the R1018 ................................ 23
Troubleshooting ......................................... 24
Regulatory and Warning Information ....... 28
Service Information .................................... 33

Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of R1018 terminal.
This guide describes how to set up and use the
terminal. The term R1018 refers to the entire
batch.
Model Configuration
R1018-xx20-yyy-zz: This is a basic handy
terminal of the series with color display, WiFi and
Bluetooth radio function.
Note: “xx” shows memory configuration and
“yyy” shows software configuration. (“zz” is for
optional.)
Accessories
Each R1018 operates on a 1500 mAh Lithium
Polymer built-in battery. The following are the
accessories included together with your
purchase:
•AC Adapter
•USB Sync Cable
•Stylus
AC Adapter USB Sync Cable Stylus
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Parts of the R1018 Series
LCD Display
LED
Mic
Keypad
Communication Port
Audio
Connector
Side Button
Reset Switch
IrDA Port
Speaker
Stylus
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Getting Started
Before you can use your R1018, perform these
basic setup procedures:
•Charge the battery
•Start the R1018
Charging the Battery
Before using your R1018 for the first time, charge
the built-in Lithium-Polymer battery for about 3
hours using the USB Sync Cable with AC
Adapter attached. Follow these same procedures
to recharge the battery.
When the battery is fully used up, charge within
72 hours to prevent any data loss.
•Connect the AC Adapter to the USB Sync
Cable.
•Insert the USB Sync Cable to the
Communication Port found at the bottom of
the R1018.
•Plug the AC Adapter into a wall outlet and
turn on a wall outlet, if applicable.
•The Terminal Status LED turns RED to
indicate charging.
•The LED will turn GREEN after the battery is
fully charged. This will take approximately 3
hours.
Starting the R1018
Press the Power Button to turn the R1018 on or
standby. In case where the Power Button is
pressed for the first time, the booting splash
screen will be displayed for about 30 seconds.

Aligning the Screen
Remove the Stylus from its storage silo on the
back of the R1018. To align your R1018, the
cursor on the touch screen needs to be aligned
with the tip of your Stylus.
•Tap and hold the center of each target that
appears on the screen with the tip of the
Stylus.
•Tap anywhere on the screen to finish to the
setting.
Press & hold stylus on the center
of the target. Repeat as the target
moves around the screen.
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Target
Note: The process will repeat if it detects an
inaccuracy. These screens also appear every
time you perform a hard reset.
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Using the Keypad and Side Button
Power Enter
Cursor
F3
F2
F1
F4
Key Action
Power Press Power to either set the
R1018 to standby or ON
mode.
F1 Press F1 to start Word Pad.
F2 Press F2 to start Internet
Explorer.
F3 Press F3 to start Media
Player.
F4 Press F4 to display Inbox.
F2+F4 Enable Wireless LAN.
Enter Press Enter after entering data
or a command.
Cursor Press cursor keys to move the
cursor left, right, up and down
on the screen.
Side
Button Press Side Button to launch Bluetooth application.
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Using the Stylus
The Stylus selects items and enters information.
The Stylus functions as a mouse.
•Tap: Touch the screen once with the Stylus
to select an item or option.
•Double-Tap: Touch the screen twice with the
Stylus to open an item.
•Drag: Hold the Stylus on the screen and drag
across the screen to select text and
messages. Drag in a list to select multiple
items.
•Tap-and-Hold: Tap and hold the Stylus on an
item to see the available actions.

Initiating the Screen
When you turn on your terminal, the Desktop
screen appears. You can also display it by
tapping the Desktop icon at the lower right of the
screen. On the Desktop screen, you can see the
programs. You can start the programs by tapping
on the Start Menu.
Double-Tap the item
to start the application
Tap this icon to
show the Start
Menu
Tap here to
show the
Desktop icon
Input method icon
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Input Methods
Tap the Input method icon to pop up and hide the
Software Keyboard.
Keyboard
Turn on and off the Backlights
By pressing the Power Key and holding it, the
backlights of the LCD Display and Keypad can
be switched on/off in following order:
•Keypad backlight off, LCD Display backlight
on.
•Both Keypad and LCD Display backlights off.
•Both Keypad and LCD Display backlights on.
Using the Headset
To use the Headset, plug the Headset Jack into
the audio connector on the side of the terminal.
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Resetting Your R1018 Terminal
If your R1018 terminal stops responding to input,
reset it.
Performing a Soft Reset
Push the Reset Switch with a Stylus gently to
perform a soft reset. A soft reset restarts your
R1018 terminal and saves all stored records and
entries.
Caution: Files that remain open during a soft
reset may not be stored / saved. DO NOT
perform a soft reset if the terminal is suspended.
Press the Power Button to wake the terminal; if
the terminal does not turn on, perform soft reset.
Note: In case password setting is applied to
Windows CE model, press F2 and Enter button
simultaneously to show the Software Keyboard.
Performing a Hard Reset
A hard reset restarts your R1018 terminal, but
erases all stored records and entries.
Note: You can restore any data previously
synchronized with your computer during the next
Active Sync operation.
To perform a hard reset on the terminal:
•While holding the Power Button, gently push
the Reset Switch with a Stylus.
•Hold for about 5 seconds.
•As the terminal reboots, the booting splash
screen displays for about 10 seconds.

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•Realign the screen.
Note: With a hard reset, Formats, Preferences,
and other settings are restored to their factory
default settings.

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Host Communications
The R1018 series terminal can communicate
with a host PC through its communication port
using the USB Sync Cable.
Refer to www.olympus-ost.com for software
download.
Using the USB Sync Cable
To communicate through the USB Sync Cable:
•Ensure all connections between the USB
Sync Cable and the host computer are
secure.
•Power on the host computer and the terminal.
•Plug the USB Sync Cable to the
Communication Port on the terminal.
•Begin host communications as specified by
your application.

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Using wireless communications
The R1018 series terminal can communicate
with other device through its wireless
communication functions, IrDA, Bluetooth and
WiFi.
Establishing Active Sync via IrDA
On PC
1. Go to PC and start Active Sync.
2. Configure Active Sync settings
•Go to “File > Connection Settings”.
•Select “Infrared Port”
•Uncheck “Allow USB Connection”..
ON R1018
1. Ensure IrDA port is enabled.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > IR-Bluetooth)
2. Create a new IrDA connection: “XXXX”
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and
Dial-Up-Connections)
3. Select “Direct Connection”. Tap “Next”.
4. Select “Modem to IrDA port”, and tap “Finish”.
5. Tap “Change Connection”, and select “XXXX”.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC >
Connection)
6. Point the IrDA ports at each other
7. Start “repllog” on R1018, and then Active Sync
should now detect and connect. Verify that you
can explore the R1018 and perform file transfer
Browsing Internet via IrDA
Configure the Internet Explorer settings:
•Select Autodial Name: IrDA.
(Tools > Options > Connection)
•Uncheck Proxy.

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Establishing Active Sync via Bluetooth
On PC
1. Start Active Sync.
2. Select File, click “Connection Settings”, select
the com port of your Bluetooth device
3. Uncheck “Allow USB Connection” and click
“OK”
On R1018
1. Ensure Bluetooth port is enabled.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > IR-Bluetooth)
2. Double-tap “Bluetooth Monitor” icon on the
desktop to discover all the Bluetooth devices.
3. Create a new connection: “XXXX”.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and
Dial-Up Connections)
4. Select “Direct Connection”. Tap “Next”.
5. Set Modem to Bluetooth Serial Port. Tap
“Next”
6. Tap “Change Connection”. Select “XXXX”.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC
Connection)
7. Double-tap “repllog” on R1018, and then
Active Sync should now detect and connect.
Note: “XXXX” is the user preferred friendly name.
Connecting to the GPRS mobile phone via
Bluetooth
Please refer to the respective mobile phone user
manual and service provider’s settings for
instructions in configuring the Bluetooth and
GPRS

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1. Enable Bluetooth.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > IR-Bluetooth)
2. Tap “OK”
3. “Bluetooth Selected” pop-up window will
appear. Tap “OK”.
4. R1018 will auto perform soft reset.
5. Make a new Connection: “XXXX”.
(Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and
Dial-up Connections)
6. Select “Dial-Up Connection”. Tap “Next”.
7. Select “Bluetooth Modem on COM5”.
8. Tap on “Configure”. Set Baud Rate to 115200.
9. Go to “Call Options” tab. Deselect “Wait for
dial tone before dialing”
10. Tap “OK” to set the configuration for “Port
Settings” and “Call Options”
11. TCP/IP settings to be confirmed for different
models of mobile phone.
12. Tap “OK” on pop-up confirmation window.
13. Tap “Next”.
14. Input “65” for country / region code (for
Singapore. Leave the area code blank)
15. Enter a phone number “*99***X#”
Note: ‘X’ is the CID number that can be found on
the mobile phone. Phone number is obtained
from the GPRS subscriber. In this example, the
phone number is the singtel number.
16. Tap “Finish”.
17. Double tap on the new connection
icon ”XXXX”, that has been just created.
18. Tap “Dial Properties”.
19. Tap “Edit”.
20. Enter the following Dialing Patterns:
•For local Calls: G

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•For long distance call : 01FG
•For international call: 001EFG
21. Tap “OK”
22. Enter “65” (for Singapore) for country / region
code, blank for region code
23. Tap “OK”.
24. Logon to GPRS:
•Double tap on the “XXXX” icon.
•Enter username as <country code><mobile
phone number> e.g.: 6591234567
•Enter account password for the GPRS
service e.g.: E-ideas account password
•Tap on “Save Password”.
•Tap “Connect” to make the connection to the
GPRS service.
•Select the mobile phone from the device
selection window. Tap “Connect”.
25. Configure the Internet Explorer settings:
•Launch the Internet Explorer by double tap
on its icon located in the Desktop area.
•Select from menu “Tools > Options >
Connection”
•Deselect “Use LAN (no autodial)”.
•Select “XXXX” for the autodial name.
•Select “Access the Internet using a proxy
server”.
•Enter the proxy address: proxy.e-
ideas.com.sg
•Enter the port : 8080
•Select “Bypass proxy server for local
addresses”.
•Tap “OK”.

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Connecting to the Bluetooth access point
1. Click “Bluetooth Monitor” application icon on
the Desktop to discover the Bluetooth access
point within range.
2. Click “File > Connect to PAN”.
3. Click “Connect” on the “XTND LAN Connect
window”.
4. Select the Bluetooth access point from the
“Device Selection” screen.
5. Click “Connect”.
6. Connection dialog box should appear and
show the process from:
“Device connection > User Authentication >
Connected”
7. Configure the Internet Explorer:
•Launch the Internet Explorer by double tap
on its icon located in the Desktop area
•Select from menu: “Tools > Options >
Connection”.
•Select “Access the Internet using a proxy
server”.
•Enter the server proxy address: e.g.:
proxy.ntti.net.sg
•Enter the port : 8080
•Select “Bypass proxy server for local
addresses”
•Tap “OK”.