RuggedBook 273 User manual

Ruggedbook 273
User Manual

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Preface
About This Manual
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the
Ruggedbook 273.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by
any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the
manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as
photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems.
The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 2007 SAMWELL INTERNATIONALINC. All rights reserved.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft, Windows
and ActiveSync are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this manual
may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION! Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radi-
ated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio fre-
quency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be
used in such a manner that the potential for human contact
during normal operation is minimized. When connecting an
external antenna to the device, the antenna shall be placed in
such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact
during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of
exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human
proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches)
during normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the
receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
The maximum SAR value reported is 0.119. => the SAR value to be
define after SAR test

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Canada-Industry Canada (IC)
The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210
Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana-
dian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Europe-European Union Notice
Radio products with the CE alert marking comply with the R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European
Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the
following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international
standards).
• EN 60950-1 (IEC60950-1) - Product Safety
• EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment
• ETS 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment.
Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE alert
marking and may also carry the CE logo.
cUL/UL, TUV, CB, Notice

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Safety
Use the following safety guidelines to help protect yourself and the
273.
• Do not attempt to service the 273 yourself. Always follow
installation instructions closely.
• Be sure that nothing rests on the AC adapter's power cable and
that the cable is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped
on.
• Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will
reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter while it is inside a
carrying case.
• Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are
approved for use with this 273. Use of another type of battery or
AC adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion.
• If you use an extension cable with the AC adapter, ensure that the
total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension
cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

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• When you move the 273 between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or
within the 273. To avoid damaging the 273, allow sufficient time for
the moisture to evaporate before using the 273.
• When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain
relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector,
keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins. Also,
before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are
correctly oriented and aligned.
Battery Safety
• Do not place the battery incorrectly as this may cause danger of
explosion.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check
with local authorities for disposal instructions.

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Notices
This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is pos-
sible that the 273 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a
result of storage.
In the above situation, insert the 273 into the cradle and connect the
AC adapter to the cradle. Recharge the unit for 3 hours in order to fully
charge its battery.
The backup battery will recharge from external power when the AC
adapter is connected.
Battery charge notice
It is important to consider the environment temperature whenever you
are charging the Lithium-Ion battery pack. The process is most efficient
at normal room temperature or slightly cooler. It is essential that you
charge batteries within the stated range of 0°C to 50°C. Charging bat-
teries outside of the specified range could damage the batteries and
shorten their charging life cycle.
Storage and safety notice
Although charged Lithium-Ion batteries may be left unused for several
months, their capacity may be depleted due to build up of internal
resistance. If this happens they will require recharging prior to use.
Lithium-Ion batteries may be stored at temperatures between-20°C to
60°C, however they may be depleted more rapidly at the high end of
this range. It is recommended to store batteries within normal room
temperature ranges.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual .................................................... i
Regulatory Compliance Statements ........................ ii
FCC Statement .................................................... ii
Federal Communications Commission Notice ......... ii
Canada-Industry Canada (IC) ............................. iii
Europe-European Union Notice ........................... iii
cUL/UL, TUV, CB, Notice .................................... iii
Safety ......................................................................... iv
Battery Safety ..................................................... v
Notices ....................................................................... vi
Battery charge notice ........................................... vi
Storage and safety notice .................................... vi
Chapter 1 Introducing the 273
Features ..................................................................... 2
Package Contents ..................................................... 3
Optional Accessories ........................................... 3
A Tour of the 273 ...................................................... 4
Front View .......................................................... 4
Right and Left View ............................................. 6
Top and Bottom View .......................................... 8
Back View ........................................................... 9
Cradle ................................................................. 10
Chapter 2
Getting Started
Installing the Battery ........................................... 12
Charging the Battery ............................................ 14
Charging the Battery with the Docking Station ........ 14
Connecting the 273 to a PC ................................. 16
Turning the 273 on for the First Time .................. 17
Powering On ............................................................... 17
Calibrating the 273 Screen ............................................. 18

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Adjusting the Screen Brightness ...................... 21
Chapter 3 Using the Hardware
Keypads and Function Buttons ......................... 23
Entering Characters with the Keypad ............ 26
Using the Stylus .................................................. 27
Adjusting the Double-Tap Rate ..................... 27
Inserting a PCMCIA Card ................................... 28
Removing a PCMCIA Card ............................ 29
Inserting an SD Memory Card ............................ 29
Removing a Storage Card ............................. 30
Connecting Devices to the 273 .......................... 30
Opening the Port Covers ............................... 30
Connecting USB ........................................... 31
Connecting aUSB Type A...................................... 31
Connecting aUSB Type B...................................... 31
Connecting a Serial Cable .............................. 32
Connecting Headphones and a Microphone .. 32
Connecting to the Cradle ............................... 33
Connecting USB ................................................... 33
Connecting LAN ..................................................... 33
Connecting aSerial Cable ....................................... 34
Using the Barcode Scanner
Activating the Barcode Scanner .................... 34
Launching the Barcode Reading Program .... 35
Location and Reading Position ..................... 36
Tilt ...................................................................... 36
Skew ................................................................... 36
Pitch ................................................................... 36
Reading distances ........................................ 37
Typical reading distances ........................................ 37
Minimum reading distances ..................................... 38
Chapter 4 Getting Connected
Connecting to a PC ............................................. 39
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ...................... 39
Connecting the Device to Your Computer ..... 41
Bluetooth Connection ............................................. 42

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WiFi Connection ..........................................................42
Chapter 5
Scanner Setup
Symbologies .......................................................43
Interface ...............................................................43
Basic Setup ........................................................44
Chapter 6 Advance Settings
Checking the Battery Status .................................... 49
Extending Battery Life .............................................. 50
Changing the Automatic Power Settings ............. 50
Adjusting Backlight Settings ................................ 51
Performing a Reset ................................................... 52
Performing a Warm Boot ..................................... 52
System Specifications

Chapter 1
Introducing the 273
Thank you for purchasing the Ruggedbook 273.
The 273 is an ultra rugged and compact handheld
computer. It’s equipped with a barcode scanner and
WLAN with Bluetooth send the receiving data back
to your desktop or server for military or industrial
management application.
With a powerful Intel Bulverde PXA270 624MHz
CPU and Microsoft Windows CE 5.0, this handy
terminal creates the most performance and
reliability to save your TCO (Total Cost of
Ownership).
Your 273 was designed for users who need a
compact and durable PDA for data collection and
real time transactions.
The 273 is a rugged, compact and lightweight
palm-size computer using the Windows CE5.0 operating system. The
273 incorporates an integral bar code scanning device, transflective LCD
with touchscreen, keypad, and wireless and Bluetooth communication
capability. Optional GPS and GPRS provide extra functionality.
The 273 provides users with a standard Wndows CE-based environment
for customizing and operating the device.
To reduce TCO and enhance industrial applications, the 273 is sealed to
meet IP64 user standards and has undergone multiple 5 feet drop tests to
prevent downtime.
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Features
Powerful system
• Microsoft Windows CE 5.0
operating system
• Intel Bulverde PXA270
processor with speed up to 624
MHz
System memory
• 128MB SDRAM on board
• 128 MB Flash ROM
Display
• 3.5-inch transflective QVGA
LCD with touchscreen
• 240 x 320 resolution
Barcode scanner
• Built-in Bar Code Scan
Engine
Communication
• USB Host & Client
• 802.11b/g
• Bluetooth version 1.2
• GPS (optional)
• GPRS (optional)
• RFID (optional)
Audio
Built-in microphone
Built-in speaker (optional)
• External microphone connector
External headset connector
Expansion slot
SD
PCMCIA
Battery life
• Normal usage: 4 hours
continuous use
Charging time: 3 hours.
User-friendly interface
• User configurable function keys
Trigger keys for barcode scanning

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Package Contents
After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the 273
are present:
273 Therminal Cradle
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AC adapter and power cord Stylus Rechargeable
Li-ion Smart
battery
Optional Accessories
The following optional accessories can be used to add to the functionality
of the 273.
• Sleeve with hand strap & shoulder strap
• Vehicle cradle
If anything is missing or appear damaged in any way, contact your dealer.

Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273
A Tour of the 273
The following sections describe the main components and features of
the 273.
Front View
Scanner trigger LED
LCD with touchscreen
Power LED
Power button
Function and
numeric key
Navigation keys
Internal
microphone
(optional)
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Component Description
Power LED Indicates the battery charging power
status.
Green - Battery is fully charged or the
device is running on battery power.
When LED flashes, the battery charge
is at 13%. Recharge the battery immediately.
Red - Battery is charging.
Power button • If the device is off, press this button to
turn it on.
• When the unit is on, press this button
for 3 second to 3 seconds turn the 273 off.
Function and numeric
key
Keypad interface for controlling the 273. See
Keypads and Function Buttons on page 23 for
more information.
Internal microphone
(optional)
Enables you to record voice audio.
Navigation Keys Press these keys to navigate in the 273
interface.
LCD touch screen Displays the applications and data stored on your
device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the
stylus or finger.
Scanner trigger LED Lights when the scan buttons are pressed
scanner read the barcode.

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Right and Left View
Barcode scan button
(right)
USB mini type B client
RS-232 serial port
Reset Button
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Component Description
Right barcode scan button Press to activate the barcode scanner.
USB mini type B port (client) Connect a USB mini type B connector to
this port.
RS232 port Connect a serial connector to this port for
serial communications.
Left barcode scan button Press to activate the barcode scanner.
Microphone jack Enables you to record voice audio with an
external microphone.
Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices
(earphones or headphones) for use in
noisy environments.
USB type A port (host) Connect a USB type A connector to this
p
ort.

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Top and Bottom View
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Barcode scanner
engine
Component Description
Barcode scanner window Scans barcodes when pressing the left
and right barcode buttons
Cradle connector
Connects the 273 to cradle, enabling
you to charge the battery, connect the
273 to a computer to synchronize data,
connect to a LAN, and connect USB
devices.
Cradle connector

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Back View
PCMCIA card compartment
Stylus
SD card slot
(inside battery
compartment)
Battery compartment
Component Description
PCMCIA slot (internal) Remove the cover to install a PCMCIA
card for added functionality. See inserting a
PCMCIA Card on page 28.
Stylus Enables you to interact with the operating
system. Remove the stylus form the holder
and use it the same way you would a pen or
pencil.
Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the 273

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Memory card slot
(internal
A
ccommodates Secure Digital memorycards.
See Inserting an SD Memory Card on page 9.
Battery pack
compartment
Houses the removable and rechargeable
battery pack. See Installing the Battery on
page 12.
Cradle
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