Handheld Systems FEX21 User Manual

Getting started with your Husky fex21

Please read these instructions before using your Husky fex21

Contains important safety information

USING YOUR fex21

SETTING UP

How to adjust the screen contrast
How to use the screen backlight
How to use the pen
How to enter data
How to move the cursor
How to reset your fex21

Batteries

How to check the batteries
Main battery status
How to charge the battery
How to replace the battery

Cleaning

Peripherals

Problems

AC Power Adapter

Modem

European Modem Only (CTR21)
USA Modem Only (FCC part 68)

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Electromagnetic Compatibility

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Whilst every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the
publisher assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions neither is any
liability assumed for damage resulting from the use of the information contained
within this document.

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England

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Written, designed and illustrated by Derek Watkins & Associates, Coventry.
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Issue 1.02
HTL Document ID DMA7000-080-02

USKY TECHNOLOGY LTD

Read ALL this leaflet before using your fex21. It contains

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essential information about setting up your computer and
getting started.

This is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to the computer. Refer to the
fex21 Developer’s Guide (supplied on CD-ROM) for further information about
using and maintaining your fex21.

USING YOUR fex21

Your HUSKY fex21 computer is rugged and water resistant. However, we
recommend the following precautions to ensure that your fex21 will give you
many years of reliable service.

Avoid unnecessarily subjecting the unit to extreme temperatures, such as

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bright sunlight in a vehicle.

Avoid leaving it in extremely damp or dusty conditions.

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Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to severe impacts.

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Do not use hard or sharp objects to touch the display screen.

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Do not apply excessive pressure to the display screen.

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If you carry it in your briefcase or with other items, make sure it is protected

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against scratching and other damage.

Use only a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt.

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NEVER use solvents of any kind on the case, the keyboard or the display

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screen.

Your fex21 will have left our factory without a battery fitted. To set up a new unit
for the first time you should carry out the following steps:

1. Fit the battery pack

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SETTING UP

If your fex21 is supplied for use with Alkaline batteries then they will need to
be fitted into the battery pack - you should insert four AA size Alkaline cells
into the battery holder, taking care that the polarity of each is correct. If in
doubt, check the label fitted to the battery holder.

NOTE: Alkaline batteries are less suitable for use in low temperatures and
cannot be recharged.

Rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries, if supplied, are in a
sealed pack, ready to be fitted into the unit.

Slot the battery pack into your fex21 by locating the two small lugs in the

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side of the computer unit and pressing the battery pack firmly in place until
the two small catches click into position.

2. Switch the unit on

After fitting the battery, press the
TWICE to switch your fex21 on - it may take a few seconds before the screen
displays data. To switch off, press the key again. If you have not pressed any
keys for a few minutes, your fex21 will automatically switch off to conserve
power.

When you switch the unit on for the first time, it will display the Windows CE
welcome screen. Tap the screen or press
Calibration instructions will be displayed. Read these instructions, then tap
the screen again to start the calibration process. A rectangle will be displayed
on the screen, with a cross at its centre. More calibration instructions will be
displayed above the cross.

Use the pen supplied with your computer and follow these instructions
carefully - your fex21 will then automatically start Windows CE.

NOTE: ensure that only the tip of the pen touches the screen during the
calibration process.

3. Set the date and time

Once the touch screen calibration is complete, the World Clock dialogue box
will be displayed.

If it is not already selected, click on the Home City tab, then select your home
city from the drop list that appears when you click on the downward arrow
symbol (or by starting to type it in, e.g. “l”, “o” will section London).

key at the top centre of the keyboard

ù

´

and the Touch Screen

Once you have chosen a city, click on the Date & Time tab and set the correct
date on the calendar. Then set the correct time on the left-hand clock by
dragging the hour and minute hands on the clock face using the pen, or by
typing-in the time.

Finally, click on the N
now set to the correct date and time, and to your own home city.

4. Record Personal Information

The Owner Properties box will now be displayed. You can, if you wish, use
this to enter your name and contact details (this is optional). Once you have
finished, click on the N

Once set-up is complete, follow the on-screen instructions and your fex21 will
start Windows CE.

ext tab at the bottom right of the screen. Your fex21 is

ext tab again - this will complete the set-up process.

Contrast Power

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The controls on your fex21 are simple and, for the most part, self-explanatory.
The only combination of keys you need to remember is that to reset your
computer, as detailed below.

Backlight

How to adjust the screen contrast

To the left of the
marked
the screen contrast and the key marked

and the other marked

÷

switch, below theúsymbol, there are two keys, one

ù

. Press the key marked

ø

to decrease the screen contrast.

ø

÷

to increase

Pressing the
default contrast setting.

How to use the screen backlight

To the right of the
marked
function slightly differently for colour and mono units.

EL Backlight - for units with a monochrome display

Press the
switch it off.

Because the backlight increases the power drain on the batteries, we suggest
you use it only when necessary. The backlight switches off automatically after a
few minutes if no keys have been pressed.

CCFL backlight - for units with a colour display

Press the

û

transflective screen, the backlight can be turned off completely. For units with
the STN (transmissive) display the backlight can be reduced to low intensity but
cannot be switched off.

ú

and the other marked

÷

÷

û

÷

û

key to decrease the intensity by one step. For units fitted with a

ø

ú

switch, below theûsymbol, there are two keys, one

ù

key to switch on the screen backlight and the

key to increase the backlight intensity by one step and the

and

÷

keys at the same time will return the unit to the

ø

. These control the backlight, and

ø

û

ø

key to