CipherLab CP60 Users Manual

Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

CP60 / CP60G

Version 0.5

PREFACE

The information contained in this document, including all pictures, illustrations and software, is the proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. and its respective legal owners; it is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties, with all rights reserved.

In no event and by no part shall this document be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means including but not limited to electronic, mechanical, photocopying, and recording without the prior written consent of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. Any reverse engineering of software is also prohibited.

DISCLAIMER

The information herein is subject to change without notice. The information and the intellectual property herein are confidential between you and CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. and remain the exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. and its respective legal owners. Should you find any problems in this document, please report them to CIPHERLAB in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant this document is error-free.

TRADEMARK RECOGNITION

CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. Windows Embedded Handheld is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands, products and services, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners. The editorial use of these names is for identification as well as to the benefit of the owners, with no intention of infringement.

CONTACT

For product consultancy and technical support, please contact CIPHERLAB’s sales representative in your local area. You may also visit CIPHERLAB web site for more information.

CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.

Website: http://www.cipherlab.com

SAFETY NOTICES

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

CP60 serial handheld equipment uses wireless radios that have been designed and manufactured to meet safety requirements for limiting exposure to radio waves. When used in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual, the equipment has been independently verified to not exceed the emission limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy as specified by EN50360 of EEC.

These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organization through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for all wireless devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR; the SAR limit set by CE is 2.0W/Kg.

For trunk, the SAR value of CP60 serial body is: 1.028W/Kg

EEC: MAX 1.35 W/Kg (CP60G)

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

CAUTION

This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION: IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green-environment issue, it's important that batteries should be recycled in a proper

way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  The charging and communication cradle uses an AC power adapter. A socket outlet shall

be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 This mobile computer is intended for industrial use. The mobile computer is rated IP65,

however, the mobile computer can get damaged when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.

 When the enclosure of the mobile computer gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe

off the dust. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the LCD dry.

 For a liquid crystal display (LCD) or touchscreen, use a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free

cloth to wipe dust off the screen. DO NOT contact the surface with any pointed or sharp object.

 If you want to put away the mobile computer for a period of time, download the

collected data to a host computer, and then take out the battery pack. Store the mobile computer and battery pack separately.

 When the mobile computer resumes its work, it takes some time for the main and

backup batteries to become fully charged.

 If you shall find the mobile computer malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario

and consult the sales representative in your local area.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer European informatio

CIPHERLAB Co., Ltd. CipherLab GmbH

12F., 333, Dunhua S. Rd., Sec. 2 Willicher Damm 145

Taipei, Taiwan 106, R.O.C. 41066 Mönchengladbach, Germany

Tel: +886 2 8647 1166 Tel: +49 2161 56230

http://www.cipherlab.com http://www.cipherlab.de

Type of Equipment

Mobile Computer

Model(s) Declared

CP60, CP60G

Initial Year of Manufacture 2012

Reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with Directive2004/108/EC, 95/5/EC

EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006 EN 300 440-1 V1.6.1:2010

EN 300 440-2 V1.4.1:2010 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1:2008

EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1:2009 EN 301 489-24 V1.5.1:2010

EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1:2005

EN 301 511 V9.0.2:2003 EN 301 908-1 V5.2.1:2011

EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1:2007 EN 50360:2001

EN 62209-1:2006 EN 62209-2:2010

EN 62311:2008 EN 62479:2010

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product with the actual required safety standards in accordance with Directive 2006/95/EC

EN 60950-1Κ2006+A11:2009

Safety for information technology equipment including electrical business equipment

I the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Standard(s).

Representative: Signature Full Name Herbie Jiang Title Assistant Manager

Herbie.Jiang@cipherlab.com.tw http://www.cipherlab.com

RELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

0.5 20th Sep 2012 Draft version

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CONTENTS

PREFACE ............................................................................................... - 2 -

Disclaimer ........................................................................................... - 2 -

Trademark Recognition ........................................................................... - 2 -

Contact .............................................................................................. - 2 -

Safety Notices ...................................................................................... - 3 -

For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................. - 3 -

For Product with Laser ........................................................................ - 3 -

Safety Precautions................................................................................. - 4 -

Care & Maintenance ............................................................................... - 4 -

Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................... - 5 -

RELEASE NOTES ....................................................................................... - 6 -

INTRODUCTION........................................................................................... 1

About This Document ................................................................................. 1

Features ................................................................................................. 2

Inside the Package .................................................................................... 2

Accessories ............................................................................................. 2

USE MOBILE COMPUTER ................................................................................ 3

1.1. Take A Tour ........................................................................... 4

1.1.1. Overview .............................................................................. 4

1.1.2. Inside Battery Chamber ............................................................. 5

1.1.3. Before Initial Use .................................................................... 5

1.2. Power On Mobile Computer ........................................................ 6

1.3. Notifications .......................................................................... 7

1.4. Battery.................................................................................9

1.4.1. Main Battery Setup .................................................................. 9

1.4.2. Charge Batteries ................................................................... 12

1.4.3. Monitor Battery Level ............................................................. 14

1.4.4. Power Management ................................................................ 17

1.4.5. Optimize Battery Life ............................................................. 18

1.5. Text Input ........................................................................... 19

1.5.1. Physical Keypad .................................................................... 19

1.5.2. Onscreen Keyboard ................................................................ 28

1.5.3. Edit Text ............................................................................ 32

1.6. Touch Control ...................................................................... 34

1.6.1. Use Touchscreen ................................................................... 34

1.6.2. Adjust Backlight .................................................................... 34

1.6.3. Calibration .......................................................................... 35

1.7. Memory .............................................................................. 37

1.7.1. Data Loss Caution .................................................................. 37

1.7.2. Check Storage ...................................................................... 37

1.7.3. Insert SD Card ...................................................................... 40

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1.8. Direct Data Connection ........................................................... 41

1.8.1. Use Cable ............................................................................ 41

1.8.2. Use Cradle ................................................... ᙑᎄ! ࡸآࡳᆠ஼᧘Ζ

1.8.3. Syncing Tools ....................................................................... 42

1.8.4. Sync Partnership ................................................................... 42

1.8.5. 1

USB Sync ......................................................................... 42

1.8.6. Disconnect USB ActiveSync ....................................................... 45

1.8.7. ActiveSync Actions to Take ....................................................... 46

1.9. Audio Playback ..................................................................... 52

1.9.1. Volume Control ..................................................................... 52

CAMERA .................................................................................................. 54

2.1. Launch Camera ..................................................................... 55

2.1.1. Camera Screen ..................................................................... 55

2.2. Take Pictures ....................................................................... 56

2.2.1. Camera Settings .................................................................... 56

2.3. Launch Video Camera ............................................................. 59

2.3.1. Video Camera Screen .............................................................. 59

2.4. Shoot Videos ........................................................................ 60

2.4.1. Video Camera Settings ............................................................ 60

2.5. Pictures & Videos .................................................................. 63

OPERATING SYSTEM .................................................................................... 66

3.1. 1

Startup ........................................................................... 67

3.2. Today Screen ....................................................................... 68

3.2.1. Customize Today Screen .......................................................... 69

3.2.2. Return to Today Screen ........................................................... 69

3.3. Start Screen ......................................................................... 70

3.3.1. Return to Start screen ............................................................ 71

3.3.2. Title Bar ............................................................................. 71

3.3.3. Manage Notifications .............................................................. 73

3.3.4. Customize Start Screen ........................................................... 75

3.3.5. Start Screen Icons .................................................................. 78

3.4. Suspend & Reset Mobile Computer .............................................. 80

3.4.1. Suspend Mobile Computer ........................................................ 80

3.4.2. Wake up Mobile Computer ........................................................ 81

3.4.3. Reset Mobile Computer ........................................................... 81

3.5. Set Screen Lock .................................................................... 83

3.5.1. Unlock Screen ...................................................................... 83

3.6. Work with Menus ................................................................... 84

3.6.1. Option Menus ....................................................................... 84

3.6.2. Context Menus ...................................................................... 85

3.7. Manage Applications ............................................................... 86

3.7.1. Task Manager ....................................................................... 86

RADIOS.................................................................................................... 93

4.1. Access Cellular WAN ............................................................... 93

4.1.1. Status Icons ................................................. ᙑᎄ! ࡸآࡳᆠ஼᧘Ζ

4.1.2. Check What Network You’re Using .............................................. 93

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4.1.3. Enable/Disalbe Mobile Data ...................................................... 94

4.1.4. Use Only 2G Networks ............................................................. 94

4.1.5. Cellular Data Setup ................................................................ 95

4.1.6. Edit & Add Access Points ......................................................... 96

4.1.7. USB Internet Sharing .............................................................. 97

4.2. Use Wi-Fi ............................................................................ 99

4.2.1. Status Icons ......................................................................... 99

4.2.2. Enable/Disable Wi-Fi .............................................................. 99

4.2.3. Wi-Fi Connection Setup .......................................................... 100

4.2.4. Connect Another Wi-Fi network ................................................ 104

4.2.5. Edit Wi-Fi Networks .............................................................. 104

4.2.6. Forget Wi-Fi Netowrks ........................................................... 104

4.2.7. Receive notifications of Available networks .................................. 104

4.2.8. Add Wi-Fi Networks ............................................................... 105

4.2.9. Connect by Static IP .............................................................. 106

4.2.10. Advanced Wi-Fi Settings ......................................................... 107

4.3. Use Bluetooth ...................................................................... 108

4.3.1. Status Icons ........................................................................ 108

4.3.2. Change Bluetooth name ......................................................... 108

4.3.3. Expose Mobile computer ......................................................... 109

4.3.4. Turn on/off Bluetooth ............................................................ 111

4.3.5. Pair & Connect Bluetooth devices .............................................. 111

4.3.6. Disconnect Bluetooth Devices ................................................... 113

4.3.7. Unpair Bluetooth Devices ........................................................ 114

4.3.8. Reconnect Bluetooth devices ................................................... 114

4.3.9. Edit Bluetooth Features to Use ................................................. 114

4.3.10. Bluetooth File Exchange ......................................................... 115

4.3.11. Bluetooth ActiveSync ............................................................. 117

4.3.12. Bluetooth Internet Sharing ...................................................... 118

4.3.13. Bluetooth Pass-through Networking ............................................ 119

4.4. Connect to Virtual Private Networks .......................................... 120

4.4.1. VPN Connection Setup ........................................................... 120

4.4.2. Connect VPN ....................................................................... 122

4.4.3. Disconnect VPN .................................................................... 123

4.4.4. Edit a VPN .......................................................................... 123

4.4.5. Delete a VPN ....................................................................... 123

4.5. Install Secure Certificates ....................................................... 125

4.5.1. Supported Certificate Formats ................................................. 125

4.5.2. View Secure Certificates ......................................................... 125

4.5.3. Install secure Certificates ....................................................... 125

4.6. Location Discovery ................................................................ 127

4.6.1. Launch GPS ......................................................................... 127

4.6.2. Use GPS ............................................................................. 128

PHONE .................................................................................................. 129

5.1. About Phone ................................................ ᙑᎄ! ࡸآࡳᆠ஼᧘Ζ

5.2. SIM Card ............................................................................ 130

5.2.1. Assemble SIM Card ................................................................ 130

5.3. Status Icons ........................................................................ 130

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SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 133

Platform, Processor & Memory ................................................................... 133

Communications & Data Capture ................................................................ 133

Electrical Characteristics .......................................................................... 134

Physical Characteristics ........................................................................... 135

Environmental Characteristics .................................................................... 136

Programming Support .............................................................................. 136

Accessories .......................................................................................... 137

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products. CipherLab welcomes another Windows Embedded by introducing CP60 Series Mobile Computer. Powered by Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, the mobile computer delivers better user experience and promises enterprise mobile computing.

The mobile computer has transflective LCD to hold up the readability in a wide range of light conditions, courtesy of the supplementary backlight enabled by a built-in ambient light sensor. Also on board is a G-sensor to save power according to the mobile computer’s motion and posture. G-sensor also enables screen orientation when the device is posed sideways or upright. Furthermore, the mobile computer has integrated a built-in e-compass and gyroscope, both of which provide useful functions in navigation.

The series sports satisfactory data connections by integrating a communication port for direct data exchange. For wireless data connections it hosts each Bluetooth and

802.11a/b/g/n module while a HSPA+ module (CP60G only) is provided on option.

Dedicated to data capture, the mobile computer has essential 1D (laser) reader or 2D imager. A high-specced 5 mega-pixel camera also comes inside to take pictures and shoot videos to deliver better documentation for users.

Rated with IP65/67, the rugged CP60 Series are light-weighted and easy to cradle in your hand, and will be your good help on field works.

ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT

This guide distills the information about CP60 Series Mobile Computer. Subjects discussed include the mobile computer’s physical features, platform basics, software and applications, and part of the accessories to boost the mobile computer’s performance.

We recommend that you keep one copy of this manual at hand for the quick reference for necessary maintenance.

CP60 Series include CP60 and CP60G,

CP60 : Radio include WLAN ( a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (2.1+EDR), GPS

CP60G : Radio include WWAN (HSPA+), WLAN ( a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (2.1+EDR), GPS

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FEATURES

 Rugged yet smoothened outlined, with hand strap for secure hold  IP65/67-rated tough form to survive drop, shock, heat, cold, and impervious to

moisture/dust.

 Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 OS, TI DM3730 1GHz CPU  512MB SDRAM to run application programs  4GB NAND flash to store OS, applications, settings and so on.  Storage expansion: Up to 32GB MicroSDHC.  OS upgradable through USB connection  Sunlight-readable screen to enhance the viewability of outdoor use.  Ambient light sensor to enable supplementary backlight for LCD and keypad.  G-sensor for power management and screen orientation.  Gyroscope sensor and E-compass for direction sensing  Proximity sensor for disabling touch screen action during calls  2 symmetric side-triggers for ambidextrous scanning  Total data solution — supporting Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n and HSPA+ (CP60G only)  Built-in GPS receiver to deliver location discovery  5 mega-pixel camera for taking pictures and shooting videos.  C++ and .Net programming support

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

The mobile computer ships with the following items. Save the box and packaging material in case of future need to store or deliver the mobile computer.

 Mobile Computer  Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack (standard/high capacity)  Stylus  Screen protector  Hand strap  Product CD  Quick Start Guide

ACCESSORIES

Optional accessories to enhance the mobile computer’s performance:

 Pistol Grip  Snap-on Charging and Communication Cable  Charging & Communication Cradle  Belt Holster

Chapter 1

USE MOBILE COMPUTER

Before the mobile computer takes part in your work, get to know it first. This chapter combs the basic features of the mobile computer including the power supply, memory, and the units that bridge users with the mobile computer. This chapter helps you set the mobile computer to work at the earliest.

1. IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Take A Tour ................................................................ 4

1.2 Power On .................................................................... 6

1.3 Notifications ................................................................ 7

1.4 Battery ....................................................................... 9

1.5 Text Input ................................................................ 19

1.6 Touch Control ............................................................ 34

1.7 Memory .................................................................... 37

1.8 Direct Data Connection ............................................... 41

1.9 Audio Playback .......................................................... 52

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2.1. TAKE A TOUR

This section shows the major components on the mobile computer and inside battery chamber. You will also learn how to power on/off the mobile computer and how the mobile computer gives information about its status.

2.1.1. OVERVIEW

Figure 1: Overview

No. Description No. Description

1 Receiver 2 Sensors (proximity sensor & light sensor)

3 Status LEDs 4 Touchscreen (QVGA)

5 Scan key 6 Reset button (recessed in keypad)

7 Power button 8 Keypad

9 Microphone 10 Charging and communication port

11 Side trigger (user-definable) 12 Camera shutter key

13 Scan window 14 Stylus (with attaching cord)

15 Camera 16 Camera flash

17 Speaker 18 Handstrap

19 Battery door 20 Battery door latch

21 Side trigger (user-definable) 22 Volume rocker

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2.1.2. INSIDE BATTERY CHAMBER

Inside the battery chamber of the mobile computer are the sockets for SIM card and storage card. Each is equipped with a hinged cover.

Battery chamber

SIM card slot

SD card slot

Figure 2: Inside Battery Chamber

2.1.3. BEFORE INITIAL USE

Prior to using the mobile computer for the first time, it is recommended to apply the protective film over the LCD. This will prevent scratching the touchscreen during daily usage, and also help enhance the durability of the touchscreen.

To apply the LCD protective film:

1) Upon delivery, the touchscreen of the mobile computer is covered with a thin transparent film. Peel off and discard this film.

2) Wipe the touchscreen with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.

3) Carefully apply the LCD protective film to the touchscreen by aligning its edges with the

edges of the touchscreen. Make sure the film adheres tightly to the surface.

The mobile computer is then ready for usage.

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2.2. POWER ON MOBILE COMPUTER

To power on the mobile computer, press the Power button sitting at the upper right of the keypad.

This Power button is also a suspend button. Press without holding this button to suspend the mobile computer when you are not actively using it. Press it again to wake the mobile computer from suspension. See Suspend Mobile Computer

for details.

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2.3. NOTIFICATIONS

The mobile computer features visible, audible, and tactile feedback to draw users’ prompt awareness of the mobile computer’s contiguous events such as barcode reading, wireless/mobile data connections, and battery charging.

STATUS LED

Three LED lights are located on the upper-right corner of the mobile computer. Their functions are:

Matter

Battery Charging

(Right)

Scanning Good Read

(Middle)

Radios (Left)

LED Color Action Description

Green, solid

Orange, solid

Green, Orange, Red

Green

Blue Blinking

Red, solid

Red, slow blinking for 3 times

Red, fast blinking continuously

On for less than 1 second, then off

Battery is nearly fully charged (battery level>95%).

Battery is charging, and battery level is sufficient for the mobile computer to power on.

Battery is charging, but battery level is too low for the mobile computer to power on.

Battery charging error (battery failure). Replace battery with another one.

Charging error that may be caused by temperature dropping below 0°C or exceeding 35°C. See also Charge

Batteries.

Indicates good reading results of the scanned barcode.

Enable/disable this notification with the CipherLab utility Reader Config.

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or mobile data in use.

LED light is also programmable. See the API library that is readied for your reference.

SPEAKER

The mobile computer has a speaker on the back for audio signaling, audio playback, and phone ringtones.

The speaker sounds for system events, application warnings, onscreen items selections and stroke on physical keypad. In noisy environment, the speaker remains efficacious with the help of a headset. To control sound volume, see Volume Control

The speaker also sounds for good barcode reading, which can be enabled/disabled by CipherLab’s Reader Config.

VIBRATOR

The mobile computer owes the tactile feedback to the vibrator built inside. Vibration delivered to the mobile computer alerts users of its currents status.

Working based on user’s sense, the vibrator is particularly helpful when the mobile computer is serving in noisy environment.

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Same as the speaker and LED light, the vibrator works for good barcode reading. CipherLab’s utility Reader Config enables users to turn the vibration on/off and decides the duration.

The vibrator is also programmable. See the API library that is provided for your reference.

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2.4. BATTERY

The mobile computer is fed by two batteries, main battery pack and backup battery. The main battery is removable and replaceable from battery chamber while the backup battery is mounted on the main board inside the mobile computer.

When the mobile computer is shipped, the main battery is stored in a package separated from the mobile computer, which keeps it in good condition for future use.

MAIN BATTERY

The main battery is a Li-ion battery pack that comes in two sizes, a standard 3.7V/3600mAh pack and an extended 3.7V/4400mAh pack. Both types will take around 4 hours to charge to full. The working time of the mobile computer varies by its working states. Under normal operation, it works for at least 12 hours. An icon on Title Bar level. See Main Battery Level

helps monitor main battery

See also Main Battery Setup

for the assembly.

BACKUP BATTERY

The backup battery settles on the main board inside the mobile computer. It is a 15 mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery. When main battery is absent or depleted, backup battery takes over to feed the mobile computer. Without main battery, a fully charged backup battery retains the data in the DRAM and holds the system in suspension for 30 minutes(as long as wireless modules are inactive).

The backup battery is rechargeable by the external power (through power adapter) or main battery pack. It takes about ˈ8 hours to charge it to full. An it observant that backup battery gets low. See also Backup Battery Level

icon on the Title Bar makes

2.4.1. MAIN BATTERY SETUP

To secure main battery in place, the battery door is equipped with two latches, one on each side.

Battery door latches

Figure 3: Battery Door Latches

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To install main battery pack, follow through the steps below by referencing to the illustrations:

Figure 4: Main Battery Setup

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1) Loosen the handstrap and pull it downwards so the metal hook is positioned at the lower edge of the Velcro band

2) Unhook the hand strap by pressing the square metal ring lightly in the middle and lifting it upwards in a single motion.

Note: The lower end of the handstrap can be left as is without detaching. After the main battery is installed, the handstrap can be hooked back into place.

3) On the outer sides of the battery door are two door latches. Pull them outwards to unlock battery door.

4) Lift up the lower end of the battery door to remove it.

5) Position the main battery pack into the battery chamber with the contact pins facing

down. Fix the bottom edge first.

6) Press the upper end of the main battery inwards until the clip at the top “clicks” into place.

7) Replace the battery door. Fix the upper edge first and then press the lower edge in. Push the door latches back to their original position.

8) Secure the handstrap hook back into its groove.

Note:

(˄) When main battery level drops to low level, charge it ASAP or replace it with a charged one.

(˅) Always turn off the mobile computer to replace the main battery pack. (3) The battery door must be secured in place for the mobile computer to operate.

(4) Any improper handling may reduce battery life.

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2.4.2. CHARGE BATTERIES

Due to shipment, it is likely that the main battery and backup battery won’t be fully charged when you receive the package. Before setting the mobile computer to work, charge the main battery to full by direct charging via a power adapter (with the help of a Snap-on Charging & Communication Cable or Charging & Communication Cradle).

Since the main battery is the only source backup battery taps power from, be sure to install main battery for the 1

Some key facts about charging batteries:

Charging Time

charge so both main battery and backup battery get charged.

 Main battery: It takes circa 4 hours to charge main battery to full (via direct charging with

power adapter). The battery charging LED above the touchscreen (the one to the right) lights red or orange during charging (depending on the battery level at the moment), and lights green when mobile computer is near 100% charged.

 Backup battery: The backup battery is rechargeable by both main battery and power adapter.

It takes about 8 hours to charge it to full, however it does not need to be fully charged for the mobile computer to work.

Charging Temperature

 It is recommended that batteries be charged at room temperature (18°C~25°C) for optimal

performance.

 Charging stops when temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 35°C. In this case the battery

charging LED will be continuously blinking in red.

Power Consumption

 When all radios (802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth, mobile data (HSPA+), GPS) are active on battery

power, main battery level drops substantially.

 In order to prevent the system from shutting down due to depleted main battery, we suggest

that you keep a fully charged battery for replacement or have the mobile computer access the radios on external power.

The following guides how to charge batteries.

DIRECT CHARGING USING SNAP-ON CABLE

Direct charging the mobile computer relies on the Snap-on Charging & Communication Cable (hereinafter “snap-on cable”). There is a power jack on the connector of this cable to connect external power.

Prior to charging, install main battery as described in Main Battery Setup steps below:

1) Attach the snap-on cable to the mobile computer.

2) Plug the head of the power adapter cord into the power jack located on snap-on cable’s

connector.

3) Connect the power adapter to a power outlet.

. Then follow the

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To output data to your PC or laptop, connect the snap-on cable (either USB or RS-232 format) to it. See Direct Data Connection

When data transmission is required.

Figure 5: Direct Charging Using Snap-on Cable

for follow-ups.

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2.4.3. MONITOR BATTERY LEVEL

Main battery is the only source that feeds the mobile computer to work. It also supplies the backup battery on main board to retain the data stored in DRAM. Hence when main battery level gets low, recharge it or change it as soon as possible. But foremost, back up the important data from time to time to protect your work.

MAIN BATTERY LEVEL

The O.S. features a few icons for user’s immediate awareness of main battery level. These icons avail themselves of Title Bar screen.

STATUS ICONS

Main battery icons communicate the following statuses:

to show. Title Bar settles at the top of almost every

Icon

Battery Status

Main battery is being charged from external power.

Main battery level is 70% to full.

Main battery level is partially drained between 40%-69%.

Main battery level is between 20%-39%.

Main battery has dropped between 10%-19% Battery needs charging immediately.

MORE CHARGE INFO

To know more about main battery level:

1) Tap Windows icon

Start screen opens.

2) Tap Settings | System | Power

Power application opens showing Battery tabbed page. The page shows a horizontal

bar to enable quick grasp of battery level at a glance.

When main battery isn’t being charged, the page displays the remaining power in a horizontal bar. When main battery is being charged, the page indicates that the battery is in “charging” state. The current battery level is encapsulated in the horizontal bar whether the battery is under charging or not.

on Softkey bar or hit physical Windows key .

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Main battery isn’t being charged. Main battery is being charged.

Power amount delivered in percentage enables more accuracy.

The horizontal graphic bar shows coarse power amount.

LOW BATTERY ALERTS

When main battery level drops below 40% , the mobile computer prompts “Main Battery Low” for a recharge. When further reduced to under 20%, the mobile computer prompts “Main Battery Very low” to solicit your immediate transaction.

Main Battery Very Lowprompt

Low battery may incur shutdown to the mobile computer and cause DRAM data damage. Always save data before running short of power or keep a fully charged battery at hand for replacement.

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Note: Constant usage of the mobile computer at low battery level can affect battery life. For maximum performance, recharge the battery periodically to avoid battery drain out and maintain good battery health.

When main battery drains out entirely, the mobile computer shuts down automatically. Backup battery takes over to hold DRAM data for 30 minutes if it is fully charged. When this occurs, replace main battery pack immediately.

BACKUP BATTERY LEVEL

For user’s immediate awareness of backup battery level, O.S. shows an icon on Title Bar when battery level drops low.

STATUS ICONS

Backup battery icon delivers the following statuses:

Icon

Battery Status

Battery level has dropped low and needs charging.

MORE CHARGE INFO

To learn more about backup battery level:

1) Tap Windows icon

Start screen opens.

2) Tap Settings | System | Power.

Power application opens showing Battery tabbed page. Backup battery level displays in a horizontal bar beneath Main battery level:

on Softkey bar or hit physical Windows key .

Backup battery level is displayed in a horizontal bar

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LOW BATTERY ALERT

When backup battery drops low, the mobile computer prompts for recharge with a dialog. And Title Bar

Backup battery is rechargeable by external power (through power adapter) or main battery pack.

shows an icon.

An alert icon shows on Title Bar

Backup Battery Very Low

Low backup battery puts DRAM data in great danger. Always save data from time to time or keep a fully charged battery at hand for replacement.

Once backup battery drains out completely, the data in DRAM is gone. Any data yet to be saved is lost!

2.4.4. POWER MANAGEMENT

The mobile computer features “suspension”, a “soft-off” state allowing the mobile computer to consume less power and quickly to wake up.

The mobile computer auto-enters “suspension” when one of the following happens:

 When placed face-down, which suggests the mobile computer isn’t actively used.  When battery door isn’t in place.

And it wakes up from the following events:

 Power button or scan key pressed  WWAN ringing signal  USB cable plugging

Note the mobile computer is also manually suspensible through Power button. See Suspend

Mobile Computer.

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2.4.5. OPTIMIZE BATTERY LIFE

Power issues are critical for portable devices. Always turn off the features you don’t need on the mobile computer to save power. To extend battery life as long as possible, always take the following actions:

 Suspend the mobile computer when it isn’t actively used. (See Suspend Mobile

Computer.)

 Turn down LCD backlight brightness as described in Adjust Backlight, and set a shorter

LCD timeout as described in Suspend & Reset Mobile Computer

 Auto Sync the mobile computer with your PC less frequently. See Direct Data

Connection.

 If you are using any “push e-mail” or any automatic syncing service on the mobile

computer, change the syncing schedule to manually check updates.

 When Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile data (HSPA+), or GPS isn’t used, turn it off. See Radios.

2.5. TEXT INPUT

The mobile computer has a physical keypad and a touchscreen to receive user’s input. Among the two, the touchscreen provides more intuitiveness than the physical keypad to interact with the device.

This section shows how to input text using physical keypad and onscreen keyboard. To know how to touch-control the mobile computer, see Touch Control

2.5.1. PHYSICAL KEYPAD

The physical keypad sitting front the mobile computer is quite an advanced one with much resemblance to laptop or PC keyboards. It supports multi-key operation, which normally requires two keys hit simultaneously, one of which a modifier key,

The physical keypad is either a numeric type or a QWERTY one. Each wedges a set of “enhanced keys” along the top and a set of character keys at the lower half.

As for entering text, the numeric and QWERTY keypad are equally capable of entering numbers, letters, symbols and a few punctuations. Both also receive supplementary backlight as the screen does.

Figure 6: Numeric Keypad Figure 7: QWERTY Keypad

“ENHANCED KEYS”

“Enhanced keys” are arranged along the top of physical keypad and separated from character keys. Use these “enhanced keys” to launch actions from the mobile computer and O.S., cause the active application to work, or switch physical keypad between input modes. Navigation keys are included also to move the caret in a text input field.

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Figure 8: Enhanced Keys

Enhanced keys can be categorized to five groups and explicated as follows:

Key Group

ACTION KEYS

O.S. KEYS

Description

“Action keys” are Scan key and Backlight key. They cause the mobile computer to deliver functions as below:

Key Press

Scan Key

Backlight Key

The following tabulates O.S. keys and their functions. Some of them are engraved in orange colorm, which means to function.

Reads barcodes

Turns on/off screen backlight.

key needs to be pressed beforehand in order

Key Press

Windows

Opens Start Screen. (Requires key pressed beforehand.)

 Confirms input in an input field. (Requires key pressed

beforehand.)

 Delivers the same function as the “OK” command on

Softkey bar

See Today Screen

Softkey bar

key applies its function when used in conjunction with other keys. Together they make the O.S. take actions or produce functions

does. (Requires key pressed beforehand.)

and Start Screen for more details about

through .

NAVIGATION KEYS

FUNCTION KEYS

key comes with an LED indicator beside it. When pressed once, the LED indicator lights up in orange and the function indicated in orange is delivered to the next pressed key. When another key is pressed, keypad returns to default mode.

When the function is delivered to all pressed keys. To quit this mode,

press

Call Launches phone or places a call.

End Closes phone or ends a call.

ʳ key is pressed twice, the LED indicator stays lit and

key again

 Opens the previous screen worked on.  Closes a menu of an application, or an opened dialog.

Tab

The buttons right below Scan key are the up/down/right/left navigation keys

applications, they navigate vertically or horizontally among highlighted items.

through are known as the functions keys on physical keypad. They are all

 Navigates among the highlight items in some applications.  Enters Tab character, which means it moves the caret to

the next tab stop.

. They move the caret in an input field. In certain

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application-dependent and they all team up with key to cause actions from the active application. They produce nothing when pressed alone.

[ALPHA] KEY

key changes keypad input mode. When key is pressed once, [alpha] mode is activated temporarily, and the LED indicator next to the physical key lights up in blue accordingly. This mode will end after a single key has been pressed. Upon pressing any key, keypad input mode will resume back to default, and the LED indicator will turn off.

When LED indicator next to the physical key stays lit. Press the key again to quit this mode and return to default.

With combined use of the Shift key modes for physical keypad. Mode availability however depends on keypad type, numeric or QWERTY. On a numeric keypad, 6 text input modes are triggered by the [alpha] key, while on a QWERTY keypad, 2 modes are available.

The icons

key is pressed twice, [alpha] mode is activated permenantly, and the

, key enables maximum six input

on the Title Bar signify current input state.

 Numeric keypad input modes triggered by key:

Mode Description

Physical keypad enters an alphabetic character for the first key pressed.

Physical keypad enters alphabetic characters for all keys pressed.

 QWERTY keypad input modes triggered by key:

Mode Description

Physical keypad enters a number or symbol for the first key pressed.

Physical keypad enters numbers and symbols for all keys pressed.

NUMERIC KEYPAD CHARACTERʳKEYS

Numeric keypad wedges a set of character keys at the lower half. They are laid out

analogously to a telephone keypad, and additionally featured are an

Enter key

, Backspace key , and Shift key that enable more sophisticated text

input.

Numeric keypad enters numbers 0 through 9 by default. Symbols * through ) and

alphabetic characters can be entered by combined use of the See [Alpha] Key

for more details.

key, Tab key ,

key and Shift key .

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Key Description

 Opens the previous screen worked on.  Closes a menu of an application, or an opened dialog.

Tab

 Navigates among the highlight items in some applications.  Enters Tab character, which means it moves the caret to the next tab stop.

Executes a command or confirms input. For text input, it inserts a break between paragraphs.

Backspace

Space

Shift Shift key changes keypad input mode. When is pressed once, [Shift]

Erases the characters to the left of caret.

Inserts a blank space where caret is.

mode is activated temporarily, and the LED indicator next to the physical key lights up in green accordingly. This mode will end after a single key has been pressed. Upon pressing any key, keypad input mode will resume back to default, and the LED indicator will turn off.

When LED indicator next to the physical key stays lit. Press the key again to quit this mode and return to default.

With combined use of the

the physical keypad. The icons signify current input state.

key is pressed twice, [Shift] mode is activated permenantly, and the

key, Shift key enables eight input modes for

on Title Bar

 Numeric keypad input modes:

Mode Description Trigger and Withdrawal

Default mode.

No icon

Keypad enters numbers only.

This mode remains until key or

Shift key

is pressed.

Keypad enters the first

Press

once to enter this mode.

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typed key as a symbol.

Keypad enters all typed keys as symbols.

Keypad enters the first typed key as an alphabetic letter.

Keypad enters the first typed key as a capitalized alphabetic letter.

Input mode returns to default once a key is pressed.

Press

Input mode returns to default by

pressing

Press

Input mode returns to default once a key is pressed.

Press mode.

Input mode returns to default once a key is pressed.

Press this mode.

Input mode returns to default once a key is pressed.

twice to enter this mode.

again.

once to enter this mode.

and once to enter this

once and twice to enter

Keypad enters all typed keys as alphabetic letters.

Keypad enters all typed keys as alphabetic letters and capitalizes the first one.

Keypad enters all typed keys as capitalized alphabetic letters.

For details about key, see [Alpha] Key.

TEXT INPUT

To enter text by numeric keypad:

 Numeric Input

Press

Input mode returns to default by

pressing

Press this mode.

Input mode returns to default by

pressing

Press both this mode.

Input mode returns to default by

pressing

twice to enter this mode.

again.

twice and once to enter

again.

and twice to enter

again.

The numeric keypad enters numbers 0-9 by default when neither

key

 Literal Input

key nor Shift

is pressed.

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1) To enter a single letter, press

key once so appears on the Title Bar. To

enter the letter in uppercase, press Shift key

To enter multiple letters, press

Additionally press Shift key

in uppercase, or press it twice to activate in uppercase.

2) Continuously press a key engraved with blue-color character until the character you desire is entered.

once to activate mode and enter the first letter

key twice so appears on the Title Bar.

additionally to trigger mode.

mode in which all letters are entered

 Symbols Input

1) To enter a single symbol, press Shift key

To enter multiple symbols, press Shift key

2) Press one or more key(s) engraved with white-color characters until the desired symbol(s) is entered.

once so is seen on the Title Bar.

twice to activate mode.

 Symbols Input

Press means numeric keypad readies to enter one symbol while

readies to continuously enter more symbols.

key and/or shift key continuously until seeing an or on Title Bar.

means numeric keypad

Note there are cases when a typed letter is capitalized automatically:

 The letter follows a period mark and a blank space (because it is seen as the start of a

new sentence).

 The letter is typed after a paragraph break (because it is seen as the start of a new

paragraph).

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QWERTY KEYPAD CHARACTER KEYS

QWERTY keypad also arranges its character keys in the lower half and features them in a compact “QWERTY” layout as its name suggests.

QWERTY keypad is a pared down version of an average laptop’s keyboard that bears also an

key, Tab key , Enter key , Backspace key , Shift key , and space key .

QWERTY keypad enters alphabetic characters by default. To enter numbers and some symbols, press

key. See [Alpha] Key for more details.

key, key and shift key are the modifier keys. / key is pressed with another key to launch particular actions from O.S. or the active application while shift key capitalizes the letter(s) typed.

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Key

key

Backspace

Space

Description

Performs a special operation from O.S. or the active application when pressed in conjunction with another key.

Changes the function of the key pressed together with. The launched function depends on the application.

Erases the characters to the left of caret.

Executes a command or confirms input. For text input, it inserts a break between paragraphs.

Inserts a blank space where the caret is.

 Opens the previous screen worked on.  Closes a menu of an application, or an opened dialog.

Tab

Shift Shift key changes keypad input mode. When is pressed once, [Shift]

 Navigates among the highlight items in some applications.  Enters Tab character, which means it moves the caret to the next tab stop.

mode is activated temporarily, and the LED indicator next to the physical key lights up accordingly. This mode will end after a single key has been pressed. Upon pressing any key, keypad input mode will resume back to default, and the LED indicator will turn off.

When LED indicator next to the physical key stays lit. Press the key again to quit this mode and return to default.

key is pressed twice, [Shift] mode is activated permenantly, and the

With combined use of the

the physical keypad. The icons state.

key, Shift key enables four input modes for

on Title Bar signify current input

 QWERTY keypad input modes:

Mode Description Trigger and Withdrawal

Default mode.

No icon

Keypad enters lowercase letters.

Keypad enters the first typed key as an uppercase letter.

Keypad enters all typed keys as uppercase letters.

Keypad enters the first typed key as a

This mode remains until key or

Shift key

Press

Input mode returns to default once a key is pressed.

Press

Input mode returns to default by

pressing

Press

is pressed.

once to enter this mode.

twice to enter this mode.

again.

once to enter this mode.

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number/symbol.

Keypad enters all typed keys as numbers/symbols.

For details about key, see [Alpha] Key.

TEXT INPUT

To enter text using QWERTY keypad:

 Literal Input

The QWERTY keypad enters lowercase letters a-z by default when neither

nor Shift key

To enter a letter in uppercase, press Shift key

To continuously type in uppercase, press Shift key

is pressed.

Input mode returns to default once a key is pressed.

Press

Input mode returns to default by

pressing

twice to enter this mode.

again.

key

so appears on the Title Bar.

twice to trigger mode.

 Numeric or symbols Input

To enter a single number/symbol, press

Bar. To enter multiple numbers/symbols, press Shift key twice to trigger

mode.

Press a key engraved with blue-color character to enter number(s) and symbol(s)

2) as desired.

Note there are cases when a typed letter is capitalized automatically:

key once so appears on the Title

 The letter follows a period mark and a blank space (because it is seen as the start of a

new sentence).

 The letter is typed after a paragraph break (because it is seen as the start of a new

paragraph).

CHANGE INPUT TEXT SIZE

Set the size to show typed text:

1) On Start screen, tap Settings | System | Screen | Text Size.

2) Tap Text Size tab.

3) Adjust the text size by moving the slider.

4) Tap the “OK” command on Softkey bar

to apply the change and quit setting.

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2.5.2. ONSCREEN KEYBOARD

The O.S. provides users with an onscreen keyboard. Compared to physical keypads, the onscreen keyboard bears more likeness to a conventional laptop’s keyboard by all the modifiers keys arranged on the left edge and the “QWERTY” layout. The onscreen keyboard isn’t overshadowed by physical keypads at all but outdoing them by being able to enter a series of diacritics for European languages.

Onscreen keyboard auto-opens in some applications while in others it doesn’t unless you tap on a field that accepts input.

In case the onscreen keyboard doesn’t open, tap the keyboard icon

on Softkey bar to

open it.

Onscreen keyboard opens and readies to enter lowercase letters, numbers, and a few frequently used symbols.

Onscreen keyboard opens.

Backspace

Input modifier

Caps Lock

Shift key

Ctrl key

Softkey bar

Input modifier

Enter ke

Navigation keys

Space bar

Opens/closes onscreen keyboard

MODIFIER KEYS

Although the touchscreen is a resistive single-touch type, use of modifier key, which normally involves hitting two keys, are still available on onscreen keyboard.

On onscreen keyboard there are five modifier keys. They all sit at the left edge. This is how they basically work:

1) Hit a modifier key on onscreen keyboard.

The onscreen keyboard enters modifier state.

2) Hit the second key.

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The desired performance will be produced to the active application or screen at the moment.

Modifier keys are explicated as following

Key

Ctrl key

Shift key

Caps Lock

Input modifier

Description

Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted the active application when a character key is tapped. It quits once the said action is triggered or when it is tapped again.

For example: Tap Windows environment usually selects all content on the active screen. Once “A” is tapped, the onscreen keyboard quits Ctrl state.

Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted quits once a character key is tapped or it is tapped again.

To enter all caps, use Caps Lock

Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted characters typed. It doesn’t quit until it is tapped again.

This key does not affect numbers, punctuation marks, or symbols.

Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted digits and enters them. It won’t quit until it is tapped again.

key and then tap key “A” to produce Ctrl+A function, which in

and causes a special action from O.S. or

and capitalizes the (one) letter typed. It

and capitalizes all the alphabetic

and presents more symbols and a set of

Tap input modifier .

When tapped it becomes color-inverted.

And have more symbols with a set of digits.

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Input modifier

Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted such as ä, æ, ë, ï, ö, ú or letter variants such as ß and ç which are needed for European languages. It quits once a character key is tapped.

and presents a series of accented vowels

Tap key on onscreen keyboard. key becomes color-inverted .

Then tap a character key.

Letter variant “ß” is entered.

Once an accented vowel or letter variant is entered, the onscreen keyboard restores to English keyboard.

After the letter variant “ß” is entered, the onscreen keyboard restores to normal English alphanumeric layout.

Diacritical letters and letter variants are presented bother lowercase and uppercase.

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OTHER KEYS

Lowercase

Uppercase

Key Description

Tab key Navigates among the highlight items in some applications. For text input, it

inserts Tab character, which means it moves caret to the next tab stop.

Backspace Erases the characters to the left of caret.

Enter key

Nav Move caret in an input field. In certain applications, they navigate vertically or

Spacebar Inserts a blank space where caret is.

Executes a command or confirms input. When text input, it inserts a break between paragraphs.

horizontally among highlight items.

DICTIONARY

Onscreen keyboard comes with an English dictionary. When onscreen keyboard is opened, the dictionary is enabled and will display a list of suggested words as you type to allow quick selection.

When you tap a letter key on the onscreen keyboard, a list of suggested words displays shortly over the keyboard. Tap a suggested word from the list to enter it. When you have entered a word that is not in the dictionary, it is added to the dictionary and becomes a suggestible word next time.

The screenshot below shows an example when “L” is entered on onscreen keyboard:

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A list of suggested words briefly display over the keyboard

Dictionary suggestions

CHANGE KEYBOARD ORIENTATION

The mobile computer is built-in with a G-sensor and supports screen orientation, which is enabled by default. So when the mobile computer turns sideways or upright, the screen changes its orientation, and onscreen keyboard readjusts itself to the new orientation.

CHANGE TEXT INPUT SIZE

See Note there are cases when a typed letter is capitalized automatically:

 The letter follows a period mark and a blank space (because it is seen as the start of a

new sentence).

 The letter is typed after a paragraph break (because it is seen as the start of a new

paragraph).

Change Input Text Size.

2.5.3. EDIT TEXT

On the mobile computer, cut, copy, and paste text within an application or across applications by the menu commands. Some applications don’t support editing some or all of the text they display while others may offer their own way to edit text.

EDIT TEXT IN INPUT FIELDS

To edit text in a text input field:

1) Tap where you want to edit text.

Caret moves there and manifests itself as a vertical bar that blinks to indicate where the typed or pasted text will be inserted.

2) Type, paste or delete text.

To paste text, see Paste Text

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SELECT TEXT

When you see some text on a page you want to copy, select it first. Selecting texts varies from application to application. But primarily it requires you to tap & hold somewhere on the text to open a context menu or open the applications’ option menu which provide commands to select a text.

To select a text:

1) Tap & hold somewhere on the text.

A context menu comes up.

2) Tap the command that makes selection.

3) Select the desired text.

It relies on defining the start and end to make selection of a text. Some applications support tapping and dragging along the text to select it while others require you to mark the start and end of the desired text with the onscreen facility featured by the application.

CUT OR COPY TEXT

After a text is selected, system then presents Copy/Cut commands on “Softkey bar” or a context menu shows up featuring Copy/Cut commands. Tap them to copy/cut the selected text.

PASTE TEXT

Within the O.S., texts can be copied to and from different applications.

To paste a text:

1) Tap & hold the text field where you want to paste the text.

Context menu opens.

2) Tap the “Paste” command from the context menu.

The copied/cut text is pasted.

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2.6. TOUCH CONTROL

The mobile computer’s LCD is overlaid by a resistive touch panel and thus forms a resistive touchscreen. Since a resistive touchscreen locates the user’s touch by the force applied on it, by operating with the stylus one can apply minimum force to trigger actions from the touchscreen.

Touch control is one of the main ways to interact with the mobile computer. Users are able to manipulate icons, buttons, menu commands, the onscreen keyboard, or any onscreen items with touch control.

2.6.1. USE TOUCHSCREEN

The mobile computer comes with a stylus. Touch-operate the mobile computer with the stylus. Apply the gestures below to work on the touchscreen:

 Tap – Touch any item on the screen such as an application icon or a setting icon to work

on them, or touch any key on the onscreen keyboard to type it.

 Tap & hold – Touch an item on the screen and do not release until an action occurs.  Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without release, move the item

onscreen until you reach the target.

 Flick – Quickly move your finger or stylus across the surface of the screen. Note when

the stylus contacts the screen, do not pause so you don’t drag an item instead. Flick is helpful, for example, for scrolling up or down a list.

 Double-tap – Touch quickly twice on a webpage or other screen to zoom. For example,

double-tap a section of a webpage in a web browser to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen. Some applications such as map-info applications support picture zooming with double-tap.

 Rotate screen – On most screens, the screen rotates as the mobile computer changes

its orientations between upright and sideways.

2.6.2. ADJUST BACKLIGHT

To adjust backlight

1) Tap Windows icon

Start screen opens.

2) Tap Settings | System | Backlight

Backlight settings open.

3) Select between Battery Power and External Power tabbed pages.

4) Select Manual brightness control and manually adjust the brightness level, or

deselect Manual brightness control and leave the brightness on automatic.

on Softkey bar or hit physical Windows key .

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Backlight’s Battery Power tabbed page

1.6.3. CALIBRATION

A resistive touchscreen needs calibration to work accurately after serving for a period of time. Calibration aligns the coordinates of touch panel and the LCD underneath to improve touch accuracy.

To calibrate touchscreen:

1) Tap Windows icon

Start screen opens.

2) Tap Settings | System | Screen

Screen settings open showing Alignment tabbed page.

on Softkey bar or hit physical Windows key .

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3) Tap Align Screen button.

Screen alignment application opens.

4) Accurately tap on the centers of each cross mark to show consecutively onscreen, 5 in total.

5) Follow through the calibration.

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2.7. MEMORY

The mobile computer packs the following memory units to retain data and instructions from users:

 Random-access Memory (RAM)

512 MB SDRAM for temporary storage and fast access of active applications. SDRAM is fed by backup battery to hold data.

 Internal Storage

4GB flash memory to store O.S. (Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5), application files, settings, and other data used by applications.

 External Storage

Insert a storage card to increase the mobile computer’s storage capacity. Supported are MicroSDHC cards up to 32GB.

2.7.1. DATA LOSS CAUTION

When main battery is absent or used up, backup battery on the main board takes over to supply power to the mobile computer. A fully charged backup battery retains SDRAM data and suspends the mobile computer for 30 minutes.

Note if you are leaving the mobile computer to sit for a couple of days, data loss is to occur when both main and backup batteries drain out. Consider backing up data before putting away the mobile computer.

2.7.2. CHECK STORAGE

RAM SIZE

To check RAM size:

From start screen, tap Settings | System | System Information to open Device Information application. It opens retrieving the information about the mobile computer, including device manufacturer, device ID, memory size, and firmware/software version. RAM size will be listed among this info.

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System Information page

Tap to view information on memory size

INTERNAL STORAGE

On Start screen, tap Settings | System | Memory . Memory screen opens showing Main tabbed page. This page gives the information about the mobile computer’s use of RAM and internal storage.

Main tabbed page delivers two labels – Storage and Program:

 Storage - Internal memory for files storage, such as O.S., applications and the files

needed for applications.

 Program - RAM usage for running applications.

Memory settings

Main tabbed page

Internal storage

RAM usage for running applications

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EXTERNAL STORAGE

When Memory screen opens, tap Storage Card tab. Storage Card tabbed page then opens and shows the info about external storage (when a storage card is inserted).

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2.7.3. INSERT SD CARD

Day-to-day use of the mobile computer might cause the available internal storage to run short. Equip the mobile computer with an external memory unit to expand storage capacity.

Follow the steps below to install a SD card:

1) Power off the mobile computer.

2) Place the mobile computer face-down on a flat and soft surface.

3) Remove the battery door and main battery pack as described in Main Battery Setup

Battery chamber is opened.

4) Locate the SD card socket inside battery chamber. (See Inside Battery Chamber SD card socket is equipped with a hinged cover.

5) Push the hinged cover to the open position.

6) The hinged cover unlocks.

7) Swivel up the cover.

8) Insert SD card into the cover slot in

the direction indicated . The metal contact pins should face down

9) Put down the hinged cover and lock it into place.

10) Restore main battery pack and the battery door.

.) The

Figure 9: Inserting SD Card

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2.8. DIRECT DATA CONNECTION

“Direct” data connection means “hardwired” data connection between the mobile computer and a Windows-based PC as opposed to wireless connection. Direct data connection relies on a RS-232 cable or a USB cable (sometimes plus an auxiliary cradle) between the two mentioned devices. Once the mobile computer and PC are “directly” connected with each other by a RS-232 or USB-cable, they can sync data with each other.

2.8.1. USE CABLE

Direct data connection using a cable:

1) Connect the mobile computer to your PC with a USB or RS-232 type Snap-on Charging and Communication Cable. Fix the cable to both sides.

ActiveSync will automatically detect connection between the two and prompt for data synchronization.

See Syncing Tools

Figure 10: Direct Data Connection Using Cable

and subsequent sections to know how to use ActiveSync.

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1.8.2. SYNCING TOOLS

Microsoft’s syncing tools enables users to update or back up the data on their handheld computers to desktop computers.

Two syncing tools are featured by Microsoft - ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center (hereinafter “WMDC”). Which tool to use depends on which OS is running on your PC. See the rule below:

O.S.

Windows Vista or Windows 7

Windows XP SP3 and earlier

ActiveSync and WMDC can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. Download and install the right one on your PC.

Hereafter in this manual, we will focus on ActiveSync only. For WMDC usage, see its documentation or help file.

Syncing Program

WMDC

ActiveSync

1.8.3. SYNC PARTNERSHIP

Once a direct connection is established between the mobile computer and your PC as described in Use Cable

Sync Partnership

Synchronization Relationship

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 Allows the mobile computer and PC to sync Microsoft Office

Outlook data with each other.

 Allows PC to add and remove programs to/from the mobile

computer.

 Allows PC to browse files on the mobile computer.  Alllows PC to copy files to/from the mobile computer.  Allows PC to back up the files on the mobile computer.

Temporary Relationship (Mobile computer works as a “guest” to PC)

 Allows PC to add and remove programs to/from the mobile

computer.

 Allows PC to browse files on the mobile computer.  Allows PC to copy files to/from the mobile computer.  Allows PC to back up the files on the mobile computer.

Note that data stored on external storage (the SD card) cannot be synchronized.

See ActiveSync Actions to Take

that details each mentioned service.

1.8.4. 1ST USB SYNC

This section will guide you through USB syncing. For Bluetooth syncing, see Bluetooth

ActiveSync.

To connect ActiveSync using USB:

1) Download the right syncing tool as described in Syncing Tools

2) Connect the mobile computer and your PC as described in Use Cable

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3) On your PC, run the syncing program.

ActiveSync should detect the mobile computer. Sync Setup Wizard launches and prompts to set up “Sync Partnership

” between two computers

ActiveSync Sync

Setup Wizard

opens.

Press Next to set up “Synchronization Relationship”.

Press Cancel to create “Temporary Relationship” by which the mobile computer works as a “guest” to the PC.

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4) Press Next button for “Synchronization Relationship”, or press Cancel button for “Temporary Relationship” if you don't plan to connect to the PC on a regular basis.

If you have pressed Next, follow the onscreen instructions to go through the setup of “Synchronization Relationship”. Once setup finishes, ActiveSync opens showing “Synchronizing”. Two computers are synchronized.

Two computer are synchronized

If you have pressed Cancel, Microsoft ActiveSync opens showing “Guest” and “Connected”. Two computers are connected.

The mobile computer connected as a “guest” to the PC.

2.8.5. DISCONNECT USB ACTIVESYNC

To disconnect USB ActiveSync:

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1) On your PC, open ActiveSync by double-clicking its icon

ActiveSync opens.

2) From the menu bar, click File | Connection Settings.

[Connection Settings] window opens.

3) Deselect Allow USB connections.

4) Press the OK button to apply the change and quit setting.

This way when you plug your mobile computer the next time, it still gets charged but ActiveSync won’t attempt to synchronize with it.

To disconnect Bluetooth syncing, see Disconnect Bluetooth ActiveSync

in the notification area.

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2.8.6. ACTIVESYNC ACTIONS TO TAKE

Once “Synchronization Relationship” or “Temporary Relationship” is established between two computers, a variety of actions can be taken to enhance resource sharing between them as previously mentioned in Sync Partnership

In summary, “Synchronization Relationship” outshines “Temporary Relationship” by being capable of syncing Microsoft Office Outlook data. However “Temporary Relationship” provides satisfactory file sharing if you don’t want to synchronize information.

See the following to know what actions to take with ActiveSync:

CHANGE MICROSOFT OFFICE OUTLOOK DATA TO SYNCHRONIZE

Note this is for “Synchronization Relationship” only.

In default state, “Synchronization Relationship” doesn’t synchronize all Microsoft Office Outlook data but only a limited amount between two computers in order to save storage on the mobile computer. You can change the amount of information to synchronize:

1) On your PC, from the menu bar of ActiveSync, select Tool | Options.

ActiveSync’s [Settings] window opens showing Options tabbed page.

2) Select an information type to synchronize, and deselect an information type to stop synchronizing.

3) Press OK button to save the change and quit setting.

Note you can also change the information to synchronize on the mobile computer by disconnecting ActiveSync first as mentioned in Disconnect USB ActiveSync

Bluetooth ActiveSync and then tap ActiveSync’s “Menu” command on Softkey bar and tap

Options.

or Disconnect

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ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS

Note basically the applications to be installed to the mobile computer need to be installed on your PC first. So download the application programs to your PC first and install them on your PC so they can be installed onto the mobile computer later.

Many application programs are installed in different ways. Read their installation guides or documentation to know how they are installed. If you are installing an application that cannot be installed on your PC first, try to install it right from the mobile computer, see

Download & Install Applications

To install an application on the mobile computer:

for more details.

1) Connect two computers as described in Use Cable

2) Sync two computers as described in 1st USB Sync

3) On the PC, from the menu bar of ActiveSync, select Tools | Add/Remove Programs.

ActiveSync starts to search for the application programs installed on your PC and opens its [Add/Remove Programs] dialog which lists those found. Each entry comes with a check box on the left. An unchecked box means the program is yet to install to the mobile computer while a checked one means an installed program.

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4) Select the application program(s) to install to the mobile computer, and deselect the application program(s) to uninstall from the mobile computer.

5) Hit the OK button.

ActiveSync proceeds to install programs and/or remove programs to/from the mobile computer.

6) Follow the onscreen instructions on both your PC and the mobile computer to proceed.

Noteworthy facts:

 Normally the application program(s) downloaded from external resources are installed

to the mobile computer’s directory at Mobile Device\Program Files. However sometimes there are exceptions and it depends on the application.

 You can uninstall application(s) right by the mobile computer rather than on the PC. See

Uninstall Applications

for more details.

 If you would like to uninstall a program isn’t listedin the [Add/Remove Programs]

dialog, browse to it on the mobile computer using File Explorer select Delete from the context menu that pops up.

ADD APPLICATION SHORTCUTS TO START SCREEN

ActiveSync features “Explore” to add an application shortcut to Start screen where it is easier to launch the application.

. Tap & hold it, and

To add an application shortcut to Start screen:

1) Connect two computers as described in Use Cable

2) Sync two computers as described in 1st USB Sync

3) On the PC, from ActiveSync’s menu bar, select Tools | Explore Pocket PC, or from its

toolbar, press Explore

The mobile computer’s internal storage’s root directory “Mobile Device” opens presenting a few folders (and files).

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4) Double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device .

My Windows Mobile-Based Device opens.

5) Double-click Program Files.

Program Files folder opens. This is where the downloaded applications are normally installed on the mobile computer’s local storage.

In the folder, each sub-folder stores an application.

6) Open the folder of the application to create shortcut for.

7) Find the executable file of that application. Right-click on it and select Copy from the

context menu that comes up.

The executable file is copied.

8) Browse to My Windows Mobile-Based Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Programs folder opens.

9) Right-click any vacant spot in the folder and select Paste shortcut from the context menu that comes up.

A shortcut to the application is added to Start screen.

Note: You can also copy & paste by the sequence Create Shortcut -> Cut -> Paste.

You can also add an application shortcut to Start screen right by the mobile computer. See

Add Items to Start Screen

for more details.

ADD FILE SHORTCUTS TO START SCREEN

ActiveSync features “Explore” to add to Start screen a shortcut to some local file so it is accessible more easily.

To add a file shortcut to Start screen:

1) Connect two computers as described in Use Cable

2) Sync two computers as described in 1st USB Sync

3) On the PC, from ActiveSync menu bar, select Tools | Explore Pocket PC, or from its

toolbar, press Explore

The mobile computer’s internal storage root directory “Mobile Device” opens presenting a few folders.

4) Browser for the file to create shortcut for.

5) Right-click on the file and select Copy from the context menu that comes up.

6) Browse to My Windows Mobile-Based Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Programs folder opens.

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7) Right-click any vacant spot in the folder and select Paste shortcut from the context menu that comes up.

A shortcut to the file is added to Start screen.

Note: You can also copy & paste by the sequence Create Shortcut -> Cut -> Paste.

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You can also add a file shortcut to Start screen right by the mobile computer. See Add Items

to Start Screen for more details.

REMOVE SHORTCUTS FROM START SCREEN

Note the inherent shortcuts aren’t removable. Only the added shortcuts are removable.

To remove an added shortcut from Start screen, simply use ActiveSync’s Explore delete the shortcut from My Windows Mobile-Based Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder.

You can also remove an added shortcut from Start screen right by the mobile computer. See

Remove Items from Start Screen

for more details.

CREATE NEW FOLDERS

To create a new folder on the mobile computer:

1) Connect two computers as described in Use Cable

2) Sync two computers as described in 1st USB Sync.

On the PC, from ActiveSync menu bar, select Tools | Explore Pocket PC, or from its

toolbar, press Explore

The mobile computer’s internal storage root directory “Mobile Device” opens presenting a few folders (and some files).

3) Browse where you want to create a folder.

4) Right-click any vacant spot there.

Context menu opens

5) Select New Folder.

A new folder is created.

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BACKUP DATA

To best protect your work, back up regularly the data on your mobile computer. Manually back up using ActiveSync by either “Synchronization Relationship” or “Temporary Relationship” with simple copy & paste to back up files to your PC.

USB PASS-THROUGH NETWORKING

ActiveSync supports “Pass-Through Networking” whereby the mobile computer networks using your PC’s data connection.

For security, disable the network bridging on the PC, especially the bridging to a Remote NDIS adapter. For more information on network bridging, see Windows Help on the PC.

After sync partnership is up between the mobile computer and your PC:

1) On your PC, from the menu bar of ActiveSync, select File | Connection Settings.

[Connection Settings] window opens.

2) For This computer is connected to, select a network which your PC should connect to when passing through ActiveSync. Options are:

Option Description

Automatic Auto-detects proxy

 This option detects if a proxy should be used when passing connections

through the PC. If yes, configure the proxy on the mobile computer.

 This option best suits connecting to a PC (laptop) that may be used at

home (with no proxy), as well as to a corporate network (with proxy).

Work Network Always uses proxy

 This option assumes a proxy should be used when passing connections

through the PC, and uses whatever proxy is already configured on the mobile computer.

 This option best suits connecting to a PC that is always on corporate

network.

The Internet Never uses proxy

 This option assumes no proxy is necessary when passing connections

through the PC.

 This option best suits connecting to a PC connected directly to the

Internet through ISP (at home)

3) Select Open ActiveSync when my device connects.

4) Hit OK button to apply the change and quit setting.

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Also compare with USB Internet Sharing

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2.9. AUDIO PLAYBACK

Use a headset for audio playback and hands-free telephone communication. Bluetooth headsets are supported to deliver better mobility. See Use Bluetooth

2.9.1. VOLUME CONTROL

The mobile computer has two volume control facilities – the physical volume rocker perched on the waist of the mobile computer and the onscreen volume gauges featured by the O.S.

The physical rocker controls the system volume (media playback and event/notification sounds).

When either the system volume or phone ringer volume is enabled, the O.S. shows an icon on Title Bar; otherwise it shows an . See the table after the break for a summary.

Volume Control

Physical Volume Rocker Yes No Yes

Onscreen Volume Gauge Yes Yes Yes

Title bar Volume Icons

System volume

Yes Yes No

Ringer volume In-call volume

PHYSICAL VOLUME ROCKER

Use physical volume rocker to turn up and down system volume.

Turns up and down system

Figure 11: Physical Volume Rocker

ONSCREEN VOLUME GAUGES

The onscreen volume gauges adjust all three of system, phone ringer. To adjust any of them:

1) Tap Title bar at the top of the screen.

A horizontal drop-down bar opens.

2) Tap the volume icon

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[Volume] dialog opens presenting the gauges for system volume and phone ringer volume. Two radio buttons [On] and [Off] are featured on the right. Select [On] or [Off] to enable or mute both volumes.

Onscreen volume facilit

Adjusts system volume

[On] and [Off] enables or mutes both system and phone ringer volumes

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3) Adjust to the setting that meets your needs.

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CAMERA

The mobile computer is adorned with a 5.0 mega-pixel camera that can also serve as a camcorder. The O.S. provides a camera/camcorder application, which launches the camera, takes pictures, shoots videos and stores the works on the mobile computer’s storage where they can be viewed, edited and output.

The camera/camcorder application provides users with satisfactory customization that is helpful for users’ image capture for better documentation.

This chapter will guide you to use the camera.

2. IN THIS CHAPTER

2.1 Launch Camera ......................................................... 55

2.2 Take Pictures ............................................................ 56

2.3 Launch .................................................................... 59

2.4 Shoot Videos ............................................................. 59

2.5 Pictures & Videos ....................................................... 63

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2.1. LAUNCH CAMERA

To launch the camera:

1) On Start screen, tap Pictures and Videos

Pictures and Videos application opens.

2) Tap Camera icon located at the upper left of the window.

Camera opens in portrait mode and readies to take pictures.

2.1.1. CAMERA SCREEN

Camera opens showing subject area on the screen with related information displayed in the lower right corner. A menu bar sitting on the bottom allows users to switch to thumbnail display under Pictures & Videos, adjust camera settings, switch to video shooting mode, exit the camera tool and more.

Camera tool under Pictures & Videos

Focus area

Opens Pictures & Videos

Opens Start Screen

Menu bar

Opens/closes onscreen keyboard

Shows the number of pictures the system can store

Shows camera zoom size

Closes camera

Switches to Video mode or accesses camera settings. See

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2.2. TAKE PICTURES

By default, pictures are taken in JPEG format and are saved to the mobile computer’s internal storage under My Device\My Documents\My Pictures. To change the default storage path, see Camera Settings.

To take a picture:

9) Open camera as described in Launch Camera

Camera opens in portrait mode and readies to take pictures.

10) Adjust picture quality and any other settings according to your preferences. See Camera

Settings.

11) Frame your object on the screen.

12) Press the physical shutter button to take the picture. (See Overview

After the picture is taken, a preview of it will appear briefly on the screen.

Preview of picture taken

Returns to camera screen

Opens camera settings or switches to Video mode

2.2.1. CAMERA SETTINGS

The camera supports changing shooting mode, brightness, resolution, and camera zoom. Users can also enable full screen shooting mode which leaves the screen clean of option buttons and picture information.

To access camera settings:

13) Open camera as described in Launch Camera

14) Tap Menu command on the Softkey bar

A pop-up option menu appears onscreen showing various option settings.

Note: The Menu command and pop-up option menu are also available in the picture preview screen.

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Available menu items are detailed as below:

Item

Video Switch to video camera.

Mode Sets camera mode between normal, burst or timer.

Brightness Sets brightness between -3 EV to +3 EV in 1 EV increments.

Resolution The mobile computer supports QVGA resolution.

Zoom Sets zoom from 1x to 4x in 0.5x increments.

Full Screen Switches to full screen mode (all menu buttons will be hidden).

Options… Opens Pictures & Videos settings page showing four tabbed pages: Camera,

Description

Video, General, and Slide Show.

Camera tabbed page Video tabbed page

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Slide Show tabbed page

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2.3. LAUNCH VIDEO CAMERA

To launch the video camera:

1) Launch camera as described in Launch Camera

2) Tap Menu command on the Softkey bar

A pop-up option menu appears onscreen showing various option settings.

15) Tap Video in the option menu.

Video camera is readied to begin shooting.

2.3.1. VIDEO CAMERA SCREEN

Video camera launches showing subject area onscreen with the remaining recording time displayed in the lower right corner. A menu bar sitting on the bottom allows users to switch to thumbnail display under Pictures & Videos, adjust camera settings, switch to picture taking mode, exit the camera tool and more.

Video Camera tool under Pictures & Videos

Opens Pictures & Videos

Opens Start Screen

Menu bar

Opens/closes onscreen keyboard

Focus area

Time length for each video recorded

Closes video camera

Switches to Camera mode or accesses video settings. See

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2.4. SHOOT VIDEOS

By default, videos are shot in WMV format and are saved to the mobile computer’s internal storage under My Device\My Documents\My Pictures. To change the default storage path, see Camera Settings.

To shoot a video:

1) Open video camera as described in Launch Camera

Video camera opens in portrait mode and readies to shoot.

16) Adjust brightness and other settings according to your preferences. See Camera

Settings.

17) Frame your object on the screen.

18) Press the physical shutter button. (See Overview

The video then starts shooting, and two time meters located respectively on the lower left and right will show the shooting time and the remaining time allowed for shooting the video.

Note: Video shooting length can be adjusted in Video tabbed page under Pictures & Video settings. See Camera Settings

for more details.

Shooting time

Stop shooting Pause shooting

Remaining time for the video recorded

2.4.1. VIDEO CAMERA SETTINGS

The video camera supports changing brightness and quality. Users can also enable full screen shooting mode which leaves the screen clean of option buttons and picture information.

To access camera settings:

1) Open video camera as described in Launch Camera

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2) Tap Menu command on the Softkey bar

A pop-up option menu appears onscreen showing various option settings.

Note: The Menu command and pop-up option menu are also available in the video preview screen.

Available menu items are detailed as below:

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Item Description

Still Switch to camera.

Brightness Sets brightness between -3 EV to +3 EV in 1 EV increments.

Quality The mobile computer supports QVGA resolution.

Full Screen Switches to full screen mode (all menu buttons will be hidden).

Options… Opens Pictures & Videos settings page showing four tabbed pages: Video,

General, Slide Show and Camera.

Video tabbed page

General tabbed page

Slide Show tabbed page

Camera tabbed page

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2.5. PICTURES & VIDEOS

Pictures & Videos is an application that views and edits the pictures taken and videos shoot, or those copied or downloaded. It also sets background for Today Screen and sets avatars for your contacts. It also emails pictures and videos.

LAUNCH PICTURES & VIDEOS

To launch Pictures & Videos:

and Start Screen,

1) On Start screen, tap Pictures & Videos icon

Tap Thumbnails command on camera or camcorder menu bar if it is active at the moment.

Pictures & Videos opens unfolding My Device\My Documents\My Pictures, the default folder that stores the pictures and videos copied/downloaded from external resources or took/shot on the mobile computer. Each picture and video therein displays in thumbnail.

Pictures & Videos

The application opens folder My Device\My

Documents\My Pictures by default

Opens camera

Sorts files b

Browses for other files on the mobile computer

Tap a picture to view it. Tap & hold it to edit it, manage it or take other actions to it.

Tap a video to play it. Tap & hold it to edit it, manage it or take other actions to it.

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Minimizes the application

Opens application’s option menu

ens onscreen keyboard

VIEW A PICTURE OR VIDEO

To view a picture or video:

1) Open Pictures & Video as described in Launch Pictures & Videos

Pictures & Videos opens.

2) Tap the thumbnail of the picture or video to view.

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The picture displays or the video starts to play onscreen.

TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO A VIDEO OR A PICTURE

To edit, manage or take other actions to a video or picture:

1) Open Pictures & Video as described in Launch Pictures & Videos

Pictures & Videos opens.

2) Tap & hold the thumbnail of the picture or video to edit, manage or take other actions to.

A context menu comes up.

3) Tap a menu item to perform the desired action.

1) Tap the thumbnail of the prospective picture or video.

It becomes selected with highlight.

Tap the command button that comes up on Softkey bar

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Chapter 3

OPERATING SYSTEM

The mobile computer is powered by Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, a member of Windows Embedded family branded for full compatibility with Windows Mobile 6.5.

Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 features a prettier UI and a series of fresh new looks unseen in the predecessor Windows CE. The most important enhancement of all is those touch-friendlier UI elements such as the inertial scrolling of lists and redesigned context menus. These elements are offered throughout the platform and are particularly helpful for mobile computing. Users rely only on a few basic gestures such as Tap or Flick to navigate within the O.S.

Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 also features a Today Screen other hand lays out application icons in a staggered manner to maximize the space available to touch each icon and increase icons allowed onscreen.

This chapter goes through the basics of the O.S. and guides to Today Screen

Screen where all features on the mobile computer are accessible from.

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3. IN THIS CHAPTER

3.1 1st Startup ............................................................... 67

3.2 Today Screen ............................................................ 68

3.3 Start Screen ............................................................. 70

3.4 Suspend & Reset Mobile Computer ............................... 80

3.5 Set Screen Lock ......................................................... 83

3.6 Work with Menus ....................................................... 84

3.7 Manage Applications ................................................... 86

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3.1. 1ST STARTUP

Finished with the setup as described in Main Battery Setup and Insert SD Card, proceed to power on the mobile computer as described in Power On Mobile Computer.

If you haven’t installed a SIM card, the mobile computer isn’t able to connect to mobile networks for phone or data.

Upon first power-on, the O.S. boots into Today Screen Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5:

, a new feature introduced by

Today screen

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3.2. TODAY SCREEN

It is Today screen that first shows oncscreen when the mobile computer powers on or is unlocked. Today screen shows a scrollable list of applications such as pictures, music, phone, voicemail, clock & time and so on, and the application in the center is always the active one.

When an application is active, today sceen displays additional information, and command

buttons appear on the Softkey bar application to open it.

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screen

Application label

to take actions to the application. Tap an active

Title bar

Scroll bar

Windows icon opens Start screen

A command to open Contacts application, the mobile computer’s

Facility

Notification area

Description

 Shows the mobile computer’s statues such as time, radio signal

strength, battery level and so on.

Softkey bar

A command that opens the application selected onscreen.

 Displays the notifications issued by O.S.

Scroll bar Scrolls up and down the screen to select among the applications.

Application label

 Delivers application name.  Delivers application status when selected by scroll bar.  Opens the application when selected (by scroll bar) and tapped.

Softkey bar A horizontal rectangle bar presented at the bottom of almost every screen

within the O.S. It bares the commands to cause the currently active application/screen to take actions.

Command Launch actions from the current screen or currently active application.

Commands are available in context with the application selected onscreen.

Windows icon

Opens Start screen.

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3.2.1. CUSTOMIZE TODAY SCREEN

Customize Today screen to change its appearance and presented items.

To customize Today screen:

1) Tap Windows icon

on Softkey bar or hit physical Windows key .

2) Tap Settings | Home.

Home settings open.

3) Select between Appearance and Items tabs.

Appearance tabbed page changes the background for Today screen while Items tabbed page changes the items to present.

Home Settings

- Appearance tabbed page Changes the background for Today screen

Home Settings

- Items tabbed page Changes the items to present on Today screen

3.2.2. RETURN TO TODAY SCREEN

Tap the Home icon on the Start screen to re-open the today screen..

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3.3. START SCREEN

Start screen is where all features on the mobile computer are accessed from. This screen lays out the application icons, shortcuts and so on in a staggered manner so each icon are more touchy and icons allowed onscreen are increased.

Basic operations on Start screen:

 If you see the icon of the application you want to open, tap it.  Flick the screen to scroll down and bring more application icons into view. (See also Use

Touchscreen

 Customize Start screen by changing background and the items to display. See

Customize Start Screen

Take a look around Start screen:

for more details.

Notification area

Title of current screen or active application

Start screen

Locks screen

Opens Start screen

Facility Description

Start screen Accesses all applications and settings.

Title bar

An application icon/shortcut

Minimizes current screen

Softkey bar

Notification area Shows the time, radio signal strength, battery status, and other

information. It also displays notification icons and status icons.

Minimize button

Windows icon

lock icon

Minimizes the active application or current screen.

Opens Start screen.

Locks screen.

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3.3.1. RETURN TO START SCREEN

Tap Windows icon on Softkey bar or hit physical Windows key to return to Start screen.

3.3.2. TITLE BAR

At the top of almost every screen is Title bar. It shows a title on the left and a notification area on the right. The title delivers the name of the current screen or currently active application while notification area shows a sequence of graphic icons delivering system statuses or notifications issued to users.

Title of current screen or currently active application

Shows notification/status icons

Status icons assert mobile computer’s contiguous statues such as time, radio signal strength, battery level and so on. Notification icons report the arrival of a new message, alarm, and some ongoing events. When a notification is issued, an icon comes up in notification area, and the mobile computer produces a sound or vibrates.

A general view of the status/notification icons on the mobile computer:

STATUS & NOTIFICATION ICONS

The O.S. presents the following icons for users. Note there may be application-particular icons not included here.

External power connected

Battery level (See Monitor Battery Level for details.)

Numeric keypad enters symbols;QWERTY keypad enters uppercase letters.

Numeric keypad enters alphabetic letters; QWERTY keypad enters numbers/symbols.

System sound or phone ringer enabled

System sound or phone ringer muted

Vibration on

No SIM card installed

Phone off

SIM card locked. PIN code required to turn on phone.

Phone on with signal strength

Mobile data (HSPA+/EDGE/GPRS) in use

Wi-Fi on but not connected

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WiFi network(s) available

WiFi in use

Bluetooth in use

Bluetooth headset in use

Alarm on

More notifications to be viewed. Tap Title bar or tap the “Notification” command on Softkey

bar to view them all.

Email received

Text message received

Syncing data with a Windows-based PC

Roaming

Microsoft’s appeal for customer feedback to help improve Windows Embedded Handheld software.

To learn more status icons of mobile/wireless data connections, see Radios.

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3.3.3. MANAGE NOTIFICATIONS

Status/notification icons are relatively small, however by tapping the Title bar a drop-down bar will appear to provide larger and touchy icons.

Tap Title bar to open a drop-down bar.

Drop-down bar opens.

Checks what the O.S. notifies of.

Note there are commands that come up on Softkey bar to manage a notification.

A general view of bigger notification/status icons on Drop-down bar:

Icon

Description

Zooms in/out of current screen.

Leads to Wireless Manager and Connections (Manager) where your current mobile data can be viewed and configured.

This icon signifies Wi-Fi network(s) are available. Tap it to show available Wi-Fi hotspots and opens Wireless Manager

Delivers current system/ringer volume and opens volume settings. See Onscreen

Volume Gauges for more details.

Opens power settings where battery level and charging status can be viewed. See More

Charge Info.

to connect.

Opens clock settings.

Reports customer feedback to Microsoft for improving Windows Embedded Handheld software.

Opens the reminder for an alarm or appointment.

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Bluetooth A2DP profile in use. Tap it to access Bluetooth devices list.

Checks a new e-mail.

Opens Text application.

Roaming on

RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS

1) Tap Title bar to open Drop-down bar.

Drop-down bar opens.

2) Tap the status/notification icon to manage.

Drop-down bar closes and you are taken to the application in question.

CLEAR NOTIFICATIONS

A notification won’t be cleared until it is managed. Upon receiving a notification, tap Title bar to open Drop-down bar to manage it, or tap the action command which appears on the

Softkey bar

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3.3.4. CUSTOMIZE START SCREEN

Customize Start screen by changing the background, application shortcuts, and so on. Rearrange the application shortcuts to make the applications that you use most often easiest to access.

CHANGE BACKGROUND

Craft your Start screen and Today screen with any of your own pictures or a number of designer’s themes bundled with the O.S.

APPLY ONE OF YOUR OWN PICTURES:

1) On Start screen, tap Pictures & Videosʳ .

Pictures & Videos opens.

2) Tap a picture. The picture opens. Tap the “Menu” command on Softkey bar

Tap & hold a picture.

Context menu shows up directly.

3) Tap Set as Home background.

The picture is set as background

APPLY ONE OF THE DESIGNER’S THEMES:

1) On Start screen, tab Settings | Home.

Appearance tabbed page opens.

2) Tab a theme from the list.

3) Tap the “OK” command on Softkey bar

Change is applied to Today & Start screens.

MOVE APPLICATION SHORTCUTS ON START SCREEN

On Start screen, you can re-tile the application shortcuts (icons) as you like. For example, move your favorite applications atop others:

1) Tap & hold an application icon until it is hoisted by a white border.

2) Drag the application icon and do not release until it reaches the desired position.

ADD ITEMS TO START SCREEN

A variety of shortcuts can be added to Start screen to quick-open some files or bookmarked webpages or applications.

The mobile computer relies on File Explorer add application shortcuts to Start screen:

, one of the O.S. featured applications, to

ADD APPLICATION SHORTCUTS

1) On Start menu, tap File Explorer .

File Explorer opens.

2) Browse to the executable file of the application to add shortcut for.

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3) Tap & hold the executable file.

A context menu comes up.

4) Tap Copy.

5) Browse to My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Programs folder opens.

6) Tap & hold any vacant spot onscreen.

Context menu comes up

7) Tap Paste Shortcut.

The application shortcut is added to Start screen.

ADD BOOKMARKED WEBPAGE SHORTCUTS

1) On Start screen, tap File Explorer .

File Explorer opens.

2) Browse to My Device\Windows\Favorites.

3) Tap & hold the bookmark to create shortcut for.

Context menu comes up.

4) Tap Copy.

5) Browse to My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Programs folder opens.

6) Tap & hold any vacant spot onscreen.

Context menu comes up

7) Tap Paste Shortcut.

Shortcut to the bookmarked page is added to Start screen.

ADD FILE SHORTCUTS

1) On Start screen, tap File Explorer .

File Explorer opens.

2) Browse to the file to create shortcut for.

3) Tap & hold it.

Context menu comes up.

4) Tap Copy

5) Browse to My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs.

Programs folder opens.

6) Tap & hold any vacant spot onscreen.

Context menu comes up.

7) Tap Paste Shortcut.

Shortcut to the file is added to Start screen.

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REMOVE ITEMS FROM START SCREEN

The mobile computer relies on File Explorer to remove an application shortcut from Start screen:

1) On Start screen, tap File Explorer

File Explorer opens.

2) Browse to My Device\Windows\StartMenu\Programs.

Programs folder opens. This is where all applications/bookmarks/file shortcuts are.

3) Tap & hold the shortcut to remove.

Context menu comes up.

4) Tap Delete.

The shortcut is removed from Start screen.

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3.3.5. START SCREEN ICONS

Start screen presents a number of icons in a staggered pattern that makes them easily touchable. Each icon opens an application, folder or a group of settings when it is tapped. This section will give an overview of these icons.

Icon

Name Description

Home (Today) Opens Today screen. See Today Screen

Text Sends SMS text messages.

E-mail Pens and sends emails.

Contacts Integrates all types of contacts including phone contacts, email

contacts, instant messenger contacts and so on. This application is similar to the phone book on a cell phone.

Internet Explorer Browses world wide web.

Calendar Creates and manages events, meetings, and appointments.

Settings Accesses system settings.

Getting Started Opens Getting Started application to set up some O.S. basic features.

Alarms Opens Clock & Alarms application to:

 Set date, time, time zone for your locale.  Set and manage alarms.

Pictures & Videos Views pictures and plays videos downloaded, copied or taken/shot

with the built-in camera. See Pictures & Videos

Internet Sharing Shares the mobile computer’s mobile data connection with another

computer through a USB or serial cable. See USB Internet Sharing

Bluetooth Internet Sharing

Search Phone Searches contacts, files and other data on the mobile computer.

Office Mobile 2000

Opens Microsoft Office suite applications including Excel Mobile, SharePoint WorkSpace Mobile, OneNote Mobile, Word Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile.

for details.

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Camera Takes pictures and shoots videos. See Camera

for details.

Windows Media Plays audio/video files.

Marketplace An online software download/purchase service which was shut down

on 22

May 2012.

MSN Weather Checks the weather of your locale and other parts of the world.

Windows Live Accesses Windows Live services (such as Hotmail) or searches world

wide web.

MSN Money Checks stocks.

Calculator Performs mathematical calculations.

Notes Creates notes by typing on the physical keypad or text entering on the

onscreen keypad.

Tasks Creates, tracks, and manages tasks.

File Explorer Browses and manages the files on local storage.

ActiveSync Synchronizes Microsoft Office Outlook data between the mobile

computer and another Windows-based computer such as your PC. See

Syncing Tool

and subsequent sections for more details

Task Manager Monitors the active applications and CPU/memory usage on the mobile

computer. See Task Manager

Help Accesses O.S. online help.

Remote Desktop

Connects to a remote computer.

Mobile

SimTkUI Accesses the WAP/XML services provided by your mobile carrier.

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3.4. SUSPEND & RESET MOBILE COMPUTER

To save from repeatedly charging and replacing batteries more often than you would like to, suspend the mobile computer when you are not actively using it. “Suspension” is a state to hold the device from running without turning off power. It is a “soft-off” state whicih enables less power consumption, and also a state from which a device can quickly awake from since there is no need to restart the software (applications).

3.4.1. SUSPEND MOBILE COMPUTER

The mobile computer is suspensible both manually and automatically. See also Wake up

Mobile Computer.

MANUAL SUSPENSION

Press physical Power button without holding it to suspend the mobile computer.

AUTO-SUSPENSION

Set up a power plan to suspend the mobile computer in an apt timing.

To set up a power plan:

1) On Start screen, tap Settings | Systems | Power

Power setting opens showing Battery tabbed page.

2) Tap Advanced tab.

Advanced tabbed page opens.

Power’s Advanced tabbed page

3) Set a time to turn off LCD and suspend the mobile computer.

Note the following cases also suspend the mobile computer:

 Battery door isn’t in place.  Battery fails.

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To get the most from the battery power, see Optimize Battery Life

3.4.2. WAKE UP MOBILE COMPUTER

“Waking up” is to restore the suspended device to its previous working state. The mobile computer can be awoken both manually and automatically.

MANUAL AWAKENING

Press (without holding) the physical Power button or central scan key to wake up the mobile computer.

AUTO-AWAKING

The mobile computer wakes up by itself when either of the following happens:

 Plugging of USB or serial cable.  Plugging of AC power cord.  WWAN ringing signal occurs.  RTC alarm occurs.

Note: There are certain cases when the mobile computer cannot be awoken: (1) When battery door isn’t installed in place. (2) Imperfect contact between main battery and battery chamber contact pins.

3.4.3. RESET MOBILE COMPUTER

The mobile computer features 2 reset mechanisms, warm boot and cold boot. Performing these two resetting acts helps resolve certain problems within the O.S. and applications. Make use of the physical Power button and the reset toggle located on the mobile computer’s keypad to produce the said actions.

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[1] Power button

[2] Reset toggle

Figure 12: Reset

WARM BOOT (SOFT RESET)

“Warm boot” is also known as “soft reset”. When the mobile computer runs slower than normal or when one or more active applications crash, perform warm boot to close all active applications and restart the mobile computer without turning off power supply to hardware.

After warm boot, all flash memory, system settings and clock/calendar time are kept, and all saved data are preserved. However unsaved data is gone after warm boot if the warm boot is performed when the application in question is still running.

To perform “warm boot”:

 Poke the reset toggle using the stylus.

COLD BOOT (HARD RESET)

“Cold boot” is also known as “hard reset”. In case one or more applications are misbehaving and the mobile computer doesn’t cooperate, perform cold boot as the final act.

“Cold boot” restarts the mobile computer by turning power off just like pulling the battery and then powering on again. As “Cold boot” initializes DRAM, all data cached in DRAM is gone after cold boot. However all flash memory, system settings and clock/calendar time are preserved.

To perform “cold boot”:

 Press and hold the physical Power button and poke the reset toggle.

Note Power button should be held down and not released until the mobile computer powers on again.

 Simply reload main battery and re-power on the mobile computer.

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3.5. SET SCREEN LOCK

For the sake of security, you may want to restrict the access to the mobile computer by a self-set password. The O.S. supports setting up a password to recover the access to the mobile computer.

To set up an unlock password:

1) On Start screen, tap Settings | Lock.

Password setting opens.

2) Configure how much time the mobile computer should be left unused before locking out the screen. Set up a unique password to unlock the screen.

3) Tap the “OK” command on Softkey bar to apply the change and quit setting.

3.5.1. UNLOCK SCREEN

Once a screen lock is set, the screen locks out all access after the mobile computer is left idled for the defined time. To recover access to the mobile computer:

1) On the locked screen, tap and drag the lock icon

An onscreen keypad appears resembling an average phone keypad.

2) Enter either the password that unlocks the screen or an emergency call number.

to the right or left.

Enter the password to unlock screen. If an emergency call number is entered, the

buttons to place and end calls display.

3) Follow onscreen instructions to proceed.

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3.6. WORK WITH MENUS

The O.S. presents two kinds of menus: option menus and context menus. By these menus, users are able to operate onscreen and use applications.

3.6.1. OPTION MENUS

Normally a screen or an active application features a “Menu” command on Softkey bar to launch an “option menu”, which causes actions to be taken by the screen or the active application. Examples:

Internet Explorer features a menu bar along the bottom that includes a “Menu” command to open a option menu.

E-mail application features two

commands on Softkey bar command to produce actions taken by the application.

. Tap a

Note some screens/applications may not have an option menu.

A screen that doesn’t feature a “Menu” command on

Softkey bar

An example of Start screen.

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3.6.2. CONTEXT MENUS

The context menu on the other hand contains the actions to be performed on a specific item selected onscreen. Tap & hold an onscreen item to open the context menu.

Not all items have context menus. Nothing happens if you tap and hold such an item.

A context menu launches for a selected item.

An example of Notes application.

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3.7. MANAGE APPLICATIONS

On Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, Start screen is where all inherent applications of the O.S. are accessed from.

In the O.S., when you run an application, the other applications that have been running don’t shut down but keep on running whether it is music that is being played or a webpage that is being browsed.

Start screen

Application shortcuts

3.7.1. TASK MANAGER

The O.S. featured Task Manager is a tool to monitor the memory and CPU resources consumed by each running application and cached process. Task Manager also provides an interface for users to close applications and switch between the opened applications.

LAUNCH TASK MANAGER

To launch Task Manager:

1) On Start screen, tap Task Manager icon

Task Manager opens showing monitored applications.

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MONITOR OPENED APPLICATIONS

Upon launch, Task Manager shows a list of all opened applications which are under monitor:

Delivers the application’s

Task Manager screen

“Application” shows a list of opened applications which are being monitored

Closes the application selected onscreen

memory usage. Tap to ascend/descend the entries

Deliver the application’s CPU usage. Tap to ascend/descend the entries

Opens Task Manager’s option menu

To monitor cached processes, see Monitor Cached Processes.

CLOSE APPLICATIONS

Close an application when it isn’t used, or when it is misbehaving. Check for any misbehaving applications by looking up its usage of memory and CPU.

In the O.S., how to close an application varies. Some applications have inherent facilities to close themselves such as a GUI button or a menu command while others don’t. When it is the latter case, Task Manager closes them for you.

To close an application by Task Manager:

1) Launch Task Manager as described in Launch Task Manager.

Task Manager opens monitoring opened applications.

2) Tap & hold the application to close. From the context menu that comes up, tap End Task.

Tap the application to close. The application is then highlighted onscreen. Tap the “End Task” command on Softkey bar

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Task Manager monitors opened applications

Tap & hold an entry to pop up the context menu.

Context menu opens.

SWITCH TO ANOTHER OPENED APPLICATION

To switch to another opened application:

1) Launch Task Manager as described in Launch Task Manager.

Task Manager opens monitoring opened applications.

2) Tap & hold the application to switch to.

Context menu shows up.

3) Tap Switch to.

The desired application opens onscreen.

MONITOR CACHED PROCESSES

Task Manager also monitors how much RAM and CPU is being consumed by a cached processes.

To monitor cached processes:

1) Launch Task Manager as described in Launch Task Manager

Task Manager opens monitoring opened applications.

2) Tap the “Menu” command on Softkey bar

Option menu opens.

3) Tap View | Processes.

Task Manager shifts to monitor processes.

Task Manager monitors cached processes.

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Note: Stopping an application or process or service may interrupt one or more dependant functions on the mobile computer. You may need to restart the mobile computer to recover full functionality.

DOWNLOAD & INSTALL APPLICATIONS

A rich resource of applications is downloadable from the Internet to run on the O.S. The executable files for installing on Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 devices are named with the suffix “.cab”, short for “cabinet”. Download a “.cab” file that supports Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.

Warning: To protect your mobile computer and personal data, always download applications from trusted sources.

As mentioned in Add/Remove Programs, you can download and install an application on your PC first and offload it to the mobile computer later using Microsoft’s ActiveSync.

Alternatively, the O.S. allows you to download and install an application right from the mobile computer.

To download an application, the mobile computer needs to connect to Internet first. See

Radios

connections for the mobile computer.

After download finishes, use File Explorer local storage. Tap the program file to run the installation.

or USB Pass-through Networking or Bluetooth Pass-through Networking to get data

to browse to the application program in the

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This screenshot shows downloading an application program on the mobile computer. When asked to confirm the download, tap the “Yes” command on

Softkey bar

Download starts and proceeds.

If an SD card is equipped, you’re asked where to install the application; or this screen won’t show and the application is straight installed to internal storage.

Installation progresses.

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