SX BLUE GPS SX PAD User manual

- SXPad –
User Guide

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 –Introduction
Foreword
Inventory
Safety and maintenance
Item list
Characteristics
Quick Start
Rebooting the system
Turning off your PDA
Chapter 2 –Operation
Instrument and software
Front view
Below view
View of the backside
Button of the display
Parameters of the buttons
Calibration and use of the touchscreen
Chapter 3 –Managing battery life
Battery charge level
Managing battery life and standby mode
Recharging the battery
When to replace a battery
Important notes concerning heat
Chapter 4 –Establishing Connections
Establishing connections
USB connection
Wireless connection
Annex A –Declarations
Declarations
European notice
Safety Instructions
Disposal of the battery
Warning
Regulatory information / Notice of Non-responsibility

Table of Figures
Fig-1. Initial start-up of SXPad
Fig-2. Window confirmation of power shut-off
Fig-3. Front view of the SXPad
Fig-4. Bottom view of the SXPad
Fig-5. Back side of the SXPad
Fig-6. Icons to follow in order to configure the buttons
Fig-7. Window of buttons
Fig-8. Icons to follow in order to calibrate the screen
Fig-9. Calibration of the touchscreen
Fig-10. Battery charge levels
Fig-11. Window for managing Standby mode

Chapter 1 –Introduction
Foreword
Congratulations for purchasing this SX Pad Tablet PC. This PDA is a complete portable device with
fully integrated wireless connectivity. With this instrument, you will be able to organize and access
to your important personal and professional information in the field in the in your pocket or in the
palm of your hand .
This manual contains all of the information necessary that you will need to configure and start using
your SX Pad Tablet PC. It describes all of the main functions of the Tablet PC in a simple but detailed
way.
Inventory
This PDA was created to offer you many years of productivity and to enjoy using it. Use this section
to keep the details of your purchase for future reference. These pieces of information will be
necessary if you need to send your Tablet PC for repair under warranty. Do not do not forget to
update this section as you add options to your Tablet PC.
Purchase date:
Location of Purchase:
Name of Reseller:
Address of Reseller:
Phone number of Reseller:
Website and email address:
Contact Person:
Model number:
Serial number:

Safety and maintenance
You can use your SX Pad Tablet PC in many different environments. However, to guarantee a long
time use and optimal performances, please take the following safety tips in consideration at all
times:
•Respect all of the warnings and instructions detailed in this guide as well as those that are dis
played on the SX Pad Tablet PC.
•When you are using the SX Pad Tablet PC for the first time, we recommend that you read
carefully the section entitled (Establishing Connection) of this manual and initialize the
battery for optimal battery performance.
•Unplug the SX Pad Tablet PC from the wall socket before cleaning the instrument. Use only a
moist cloth for wiping your SX Pad Tablet PC clean. Never use cleaning sprays, solvents or
any other types of detergents.
•Keep the SX Pad Tablet PC away from heat sources or from areas that are very humid or
dusty.
•A sticker, underneath the Tablet PC, contains all of the information concerning the electrical
requirements for this unit. These characteristics need to be respected at all time and under
all conditions. If you are unsure of the electrical characteristics of your area, please consult
your reseller or electrical distribution company.
•Do not walk on or rest nothing on the power cord of the unit.
•If you are using the SX Pad Tablet PC with an electrical extension power cord, make sure that
the total electrical intensity for all of the products that are plugged into the electrical
extension power cord does not exceed the maximum electrical intensity of the electrical
extension power cord or wall socket.
•Never insert any foreign objects into any of the ports or plugs of the Tablet PC. Dangerous
voltage exists within this unit. It is powerful enough to cause electrical shock, start an
electrical fire and/or damage the unit.
Item list
Please verify the content of the package when you open it for the first time. If your package is
missing one or more elements or damaged, please notify your reseller immediately. The content of
your package should contain the following:
Standard
• A functional PDA
• A battery (in its own box)
• A USB to mini USB transfer cable
• A handle with stylus pen
• A wall socket to USB connector (with a worldwide adaptor)

Options
The following elements are usually options but some resellers can have included them in the
standard packages. Certain elements cannot be included in some countries or certain resellers have
decided to not offer some of them.
•Clear screen protector ......................................... GESXPAD101
•Cigarette lighter power supply ............................ GESXPAD109
•Car window mount .............................................. GESXPAD110
•USB to RS232 Serial cable .................................... GESXPAD111
•4GB or 8GB micro SDHC memory card ................ GESXPAD113
•Pole mounting clamp........................................... GESXPAD114
•Soft carrying case................................................. GESXPAD115
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Warning: When you purchase one of the accessories listed above, buy only the accessories that are
recommended for your PDA. The accessories above are proprietary items. Your reseller can order
those recommended accessories. If you are using accessories that are not recommended for your
PDA, they could cause a malfunction of your PDA or emit and receive electromagnetic radiations
above the regional limits. If the accessories are proprietary items, for example any USB adaptors,
Bluetooth receivers, make sure that those accessories can function with the PDA before purchasing
them. Your Reseller can also help you choose brands and reliable models.
Characteristics
With this PDA, you will carry with a large amount of technology with you such as the following
characteristics:
•3.7” TFT color Touchscreen, VGA 480x640, readable in full sunlight;
•GEOHT processor, 624MHz;
•512 MB of RAM;
•256 MB of memory (expandable by inserting a memory card);
•OS Windows mobile 6.5;
•Li-ion battery 3000mAH;
•5.0 Megapixel Camera with autofocus;
•Fall and vibration MIL STD 810 G, IP65;
•Operating temperatures (-20º to +60ºC; storage temperatures -30º to +70ºC);
•Weight: 275g;
•Dimensions: 97 x 160 x 30mm;
•Internal GPS chip type SiRF Star III (2-5m of precision);
•Integrated 3G modem, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology;

Quick Start
Opening your SXPad for the very first time
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Fig-1. Initial Start-up of the SXPad
1. Unscrew the back panel of the SXPad, insert battery into the PDA and close back panel.
2. Press for a few seconds the power button to start the PDA. You will then see the start-up
screen.
3. Windows Mobile will ask you to configure it at the initial use (You will need to calibrate
the touchscreen, choose potential WIFI networks, etc.)
4. Once the initial configuration has been completed, you will be taken to the home menu of the
Windows Mobile software
Remark: The battery cannot be fully charged on its first use.
Please ensure to complete a first discharge/recharge cycle (i.e. make sure
to deplete the battery completely of its charge and recharge it fully on its first use).
Rebooting the System
Windows Mobile 6.5 is already pre-configured on your PDA and has already all of its drivers. If you
decide to restart Windows Mobile, it is possible to restore to the factory settings of your system
(this is possible because of a restore hidden partition) by pressing the “F1” + “F2” buttons at the
same time when booting up your instrument.
Warning: The restoration of the system will reinitialize the system to its factory default
configuration and will lead to the complete loss of your data in the internal data of your PDA.

Turning off your PDA
Like classic computers, the PDA has components that have low power consumption that allows
them to be in stand-by mode for many hours without having to shut-down your PDA. However,
during extended periods of non-use, we recommend that you turn off your instrument.
To turn-off completely you instrument, press for a few seconds the button marked “power”. You
will then see the following message appear:
Fig-2. Window confirmation of power shut-off
Press on “Yes”, the instrument will be shut-off after you hear a beep.
Stand-by Mode
In order to simply put your PDA in stand-by mode (i.e. turn off screen et put in processes on pause),
simply press once and quickly the button marked “power”.
To start back where you left off, simply press the button marked “power”.

Chapter 2 –Operation
Instrument and software
This chapter will talk about the different components and controls of your PDA, including the
instrument, software, and audio and video components.
Operation
Before using your PDA, please read carefully this chapter in order to familiarize yourself with the
main components of your system.
Front View
1. Microphone
2. Touchscreen display
3. Button “F1”
4. Button “Camera”
5. Button “F2”
6. Button “Power”
Fig-3. Front view of the SXPad
Bottom View
1. USB port
Fig-4. Bottom view of the SXPad

Back View of the SXPad
1. Speaker
2. SMA for external GPS antenna
3. Camera
4. SIM card slot
5. MicroSD card slot
6. Location of the battery
Fig-5. Back side of the SXPad
Buttons on the Front of the SXPad
4 buttons is located on the front of the SXPad, their default functioning are as follows:
Button
Function
Button “F1”
Start Menu
Button “Camera”
Taking a picture
Button “F2”
OK/Close
“Power” Button
Press to turn-on/turn-off PDA or on stand-by
mode