Pentax T18 Series User manual

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T18
User Manual
Version 1.00
Revision Version 1.00, September 2020
TI Asahi Co., LTD

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T18 User Manual
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constitute an endorsement or a recommendation. TI Asahi assumes no responsibility with regard to the
performance or use of the T18 due to GPS characteristics, USA Department of Defense operations
control, atmospheric effects, multipath and RF interference. All understandings, agreements, or
warranties take place directly between the seller and the prospective users. Every effort has been made
to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. TI Asahi is not responsible for printing or clerical
errors. All specifications are typical and subject to change without prior notice.
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servicing by unauthorized parties, accident, negligence, misuse, abnormal operating conditions.
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product.
Before using this product, be sure that you have thoroughly read and understood this instruction
manual to ensure proper operation. After reading this manual, be sure to keep in a convenient place for
easy reference.

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Table of Content
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
1.1. Features ............................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Keyboard ............................................................................................................ 4
1.3. LED Functions ..................................................................................................... 6
2. Getting Acquainted ................................................................................................ 6
2.1. Installing the TF card/SIM card/Battery............................................................... 6
2.2. Charging ............................................................................................................. 7
2.3. Turning the collector on/off ................................................................................ 7
2.4. Connecting to a PC ............................................................................................. 7
2.5. Installing Applications ......................................................................................... 8
2.5.1. Installing Applications via ActiveSync or WMDC .............................................. 8
2.5.2. Directly Installing Applications ........................................................................ 9
2.6. GNSS status ........................................................................................................ 9
2.7. Camera ............................................................................................................. 10
2.8. User Serial Port ................................................................................................. 10
2.9. Wireless Connection (Bluetooth/GPRS/WIFI) .................................................... 10
2.9.1. Standard Bluetooth ....................................................................................... 10
2.9.2. Long Range Bluetooth (Optional) .................................................................. 11
2.9.3. Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................. 12
2.9.4. GPRS/3G Data connection ............................................................................. 13
3. Useful Functions................................................................................................... 13
3.1. Screen response ............................................................................................... 13
3.2. Adjusting the backlight ..................................................................................... 13
3.3. Removing programs.......................................................................................... 13
3.4. Auto power off* ............................................................................................... 13
3.5. Clean Boot ........................................................................................................ 14
3.6. PWConfig ......................................................................................................... 14

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4. Accessories .......................................................................................................... 14
4.1. Standard Accessories ........................................................................................ 14
4.2. Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 15
5. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................... 15
6. Warranty Terms ................................................................................................... 15
7. Appendix – Product Safety Warnings .................................................................... 16

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1.Introduction
1.1. Features
The following section describes the general features of the T18 Handheld Controller.
Figure 1-1: General Diagram
1.2. Keyboard
The yellow symbols are system defaults.

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Table 1-1. Keyboard Function
System Default
System defaults to the digital input method
,
.
Press↑（shift）
Lowercase letters
Switch between / and -
*
#
Press↑(shift) again, to switch to digital input method.
Press Caps
Capital letters
Switch between / and -
*
#
Press the Caps button again for lowercase letters.

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1.3. LED Functions
Table 1-2, LED Functions
2. Getting Acquainted
2.1. Installing the TF card/SIM card/Battery
a) Turn the back cover screw to the open position according to the instructions on a label in the box, and
take off the back cover.
Figure 2-1: Opening the Back Cover
b) Insert the SIM card and TF card according to the instructions in the battery cabin.
Figure 2-2:
Inserting the SIM Card
c) Insert the battery according the instructions on the battery label( Figure 2-3).
Operation
Power off
Charging
Fully of charged
In use
LED Status
Off
Red light on
Off
Off

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Figure 2-3: Inserting the Battery
d) Close the back cover and turn the back cover screw to the lock position.
2.2. Charging
a) DC adapter: Open the DC IN cover on the right side of the device, and charge with the DC adapter.
Charging current can reach 2A.
b) USB cable: A USB cable can also be used to charge the device, and current is limited to 500mA.
2.3. Turning the collector on/off
a) Make sure the battery has enough power, or connect the T18 to a DC adaptor.
b) Press power button for three (3) to five (5) seconds to turn on (until the boot screen appears).
c) Press the power button for three (3) to five (5) seconds, and confirm to power off.
NOTE: If there are abnormal situations, such as the T18 does not operate normally, use the tip of the stylus
to press the reset key to restart the T18.
2.4. Connecting to a PC
a) Make sure Microsoft ActiveSync application has been installed in Win-XP PC. And make sure WMDC
(Windows Mobile Device Center) has been installed in Vista/Win7/Win8 PC.
b) Connect T18 to a PC with USB cable.
c) ActiveSync/WMDC will connect to T18 and PC automatically. The icon will appear in the tool bar of
PC and also the Synchronization Setup Wizard. In the meantime, click Cancel or connect without
setting up your device.
d) Click Browse to check the files in the T18, and then transfer data between your PC and the T18.

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2.5. Installing Applications
2.5.1. Installing Applications via ActiveSync or WMDC
a) Make sure the T18 is connected with your PC via ActiveSync or WMDC.
Figure 2-4: T18 Connected with PC
b) Click the installation file on your PC to start the installation of an application.
Figure2-5: Installing the Applicationg
c) Select an installation directory in the T18（Flash Storage is suggested）, and tap install.

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Figure 2-6: Choosing Install Location
NOTE: We suggest installing the application in Flash Storage, and saving your data to a TF card.
2.5.2. Directly Installing Applications
If the installation file is compatible on mobile devices, copy the file into the T18 and tap the file to directly
start the installation.
2.6. GNSS status
a) Go to \My Device\GNSSViewer and run GNSSViewer.exe
b) T18 supports COM3 as GNSS ports and its BaudRate is 9600. Choose a GPS Port and BaudRate by
tapping Setup>Port Setup as shown in Figure 2-7.
NOTE: COM3 is a hardware GNSS port.