General Dynamics Itronix IX100XA750WLBT Users manual

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Handheld Computer Help

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Handheld Computer Help

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Controls

The handheld computer is equipped with a 52-key alphanumeric keypad including cursor keys and a few special function keys. Other functions are available via the touch screen.

Backlight Function Keys Stylus Entering Data Resetting Your Computer

Backlight

Press the keypad to turn the backlight on or off. To adjust brightness press and hold the near the upper-left corner of the keypad; then push the lowercase o key to increase brightness or press the 7 key to decrease brightness. The backlight is on by default and turns off automatically after 1 minute of inactivity when on battery power. These settings may be adjusted in the computer's display

settings.

When the display backlight turns on, the keypad backlight also turns on. It turns off whenever the display backlight turns off.

Blue Function

key along with the large

Yellow backlight

key in the upper-right corner of the

Orange Function

key

See Also

Stylus Function Keys Entering Data Resetting Your Computer

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Function Keys

The FN keys have many functions. The most commonly used functions are:

Orange FN + Power:

Orange FN + Blue FN + Power: CAUTION

The Hard Reset is an emergency procedure only. Use the Soft Reset instead if

When held for five seconds this performs a Soft Reset.

When held for five seconds this performs a Hard Reset.

possible. If you Hard Reset, you will lose the settings saved in the operating system as well as all data stored in RAM. You will have to recalibrate your touch screen and personal data when you restart.

Blue FN + Yellow Backlight:

Toggles the backlight

The FN keys may also have different functions depending on the program in use.

Below is a list of key combination functions associated with the

Orange

and

Blue

Key Orange FN Blue FN

A| B ~ BREAK D: E#

F; G" < H` >

I* INS

J' / K. L? N` O(

P) PAUSE Q! R $ PRINT SCREEN

S \ SCROLL LOCK T% = U& V enter Volume Control

W@ {

X} Y^ [ Z]

1F1 F11

function keys:

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2F2 F12

3F3 F13

4F4 F14

5F5 F15

6F6 F16

7F7 F17

8F8 F18

9F9 F19

0 F10 F20

Tab BKTAB Spc BkSp -

right Yellow Right Scan Backlight

left Yellow Left Scan

Up Arrow PgUp

Down Arrow PgDn

Right Arrow End Start

Left Arrow Home

Alt enter Esc

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See your

See Also

Stylus Entering Data Resetting Your Computer

Using the Stylus

The stylus is designed to be light-weight and comfortable to use, as well as being gentle on the touch screen. It is stored in a channel in the back of the terminal.

To remove the stylus from the channel, press on its textured part and push it up and out.

NOTE

may use your fingertips instead, but they are not as precise.

CAUTION

damage the screen.

See Also

Backlight Function Keys Entering Data Resetting Your Computer

Getting Started Guide

It is good practice to return the stylus to the holder when not in use. If you lose the stylus, you

Do not use a ballpoint pen or sharp pointed object to operate the touch screen, as this can

for a complete list of key functions

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Entering Data

Use the keypad or input panel to enter alpha and numerical data. Use the cursor keys or your stylus to move the cursor around the screen.

Use Function Keys for special characters and functions.

When a field appears requiring text entry, the input panel (soft keyboard) will pop up. This can then be operated with the stylus. To change input panel settings, see Input Panel.

See Also

Function Keys Backlight Stylus Resetting Your Computer

Resetting your Handheld Computer

If your handheld computer locks up or fails to operate, you may need to reset it in one of two ways.

Soft Reset:

Hold down both the will dim and the handheld computer will perform a Soft Reset. The Soft Reset does not affect the operating system and no data loss occurs.

Hard Reset:

Hold down the

seconds. This will perform a Hard Reset, resulting in data loss.

CAUTION

The Hard Reset is an emergency procedure only. Use the Soft Reset instead if possible. If you Hard Reset, you will lose the settings saved in the operating system as well as all data stored in RAM. You will have to recalibrate your touch screen and reenter your personal data when you restart.

See Also

Backlight Stylus Function Keys Entering Data

Batteries

Battery Information Checking the Batteries Battery Conservation Battery Charging Battery Replacement Battery Safety Battery Storage

Power

and

Orange FN

Power, Orange FN

, and

keys for about five seconds. The screen

Blue FN

keys simultaneously for about ten

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Battery Information

The computer's primary battery is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) pack. DO NOT use other batteries. They may damage your handheld computer.

After inserting a new Li-Ion battery pack, charge it to 100% before use. This ensures that the battery

ack's power gauge calculations will be correct. Frequent incomplete charges lead to progressively larger errors that only a full charge can fix. Charge on AC power at least 7 hours to ensure the internal backup battery is also fully charged; however it may take longer if the ambient temperature is extremely hot or cold.

The internal backup battery retains data up to 48 hours if the main battery pack is fully discharged or removed. Its charge is automatically topped-off whenever the handheld computer is awake and on external or main battery power. To ensure data integrity, the main battery should always be kept charged and important data should be saved in non-volatile memory, such as on the System CompactFlash card.

Whenever possible, use the AC power adapter with the handheld computer to conserve the battery pack. The AC Adapter charges the battery pack and supplies a maintenance charge to the backup battery. Ideally, you should charge your battery pack at the end of every day. Proper charging practice keeps both batteries in good condition.

If you do not intend to use your handheld computer for an extended period of time, back-up all important data in non-volatile memory, such as on the System CompactFlash card.

See Also

Checking the Batteries Battery Conservation Battery Charging Battery Replacement Battery Safety Battery Storage

Checking the Batteries

To view battery information, select the

Main Battery Status

The Main battery power bar shows its current charge status.

High: Low: Critical:

You will not lose Windows registry or data held in memory while you charge or replace the main battery.

CAUTION

Hard Reset and data loss will occur.

button >

Start

the battery should not need charging in the next few hours.

charge or replace the battery within the next hour.

charge or replace the battery immediately.

You must first suspend the handheld computer before replacing the battery, or the unit will

Settings

Power

icon >

Battery

tab.

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