Husky FS3 User Manual

Read ALL this leaflet before using your
FS3. It contains essential information
about getting started, and setting up.

CAUTION - battery types: it is very important to

set up the FS3 correctly for the battery type you are
using. Refer to the section THE BATTERY inside this
leaflet. HUSKY battery types supplied with your FS3

can be as follows:

l NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) rechargeable battery

pack, colour coded black.

l NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) high capacity

rechargeable battery pack, colour coded green.
Note: only use the NiMH Battery pack in FS3

units fitted with BIOS version 1.071 (or higher).

Rechargeable batteries should be charged before
use - refer to the section THE BATTERY inside this

leaflet.

l For light duty applications, the FS3 can be

supplied with non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries.
Alkaline batteries are not suited for use with
peripheral loads, or low temperature operation

DO NOT charge non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries.
In case of doubt, please contact your system provider.

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User Leaflet

USING YOUR FS3

The HUSKY FS3 hand-held computer is rugged and
waterproof. To help ensure trouble-free operation,
we recommend that you:

• Check how to use your application before

beginning work.

• Avoid subjecting your FS3 to:

• unnecessary temperature extremes - bright

sunlight in a vehicle, for example

• prolonged immersion in water

• physical mistreatment

The FS3 leaves the factory without the battery fitted.
You must fit the battery pack and charge it before
use; refer to SETTING UP for instructions.

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Note: Keyboard and connector layouts vary on
certain models.

1 PORT 1 CONNECTOR: main serial port.
2 PORT 2 CONNECTOR: parallel port or second

serial port.

2a On some models a single connector is provided,

combining PORT 1 and PORT 2 (serial ports).
Some models have special connectors. In this

case, separate instructions may be issued with
the unit.

3 CONTACTS: on the rear of the unit - connect to

the HUSKY FS Communications & Charging
Rack (FS CCR), if this interface option is fitted.

4 FUNCTION KEYS: press to use application

functions.
5 POWER KEY: press to turn on or off.
6 HANDSTRAP: on the rear of the unit, this helps

you hold the FS3 securely.
7 DEL/NO KEY: press to delete entries or answer

No to a question.
8 ENTER/YES KEY: press to complete typing, type

a carriage return, or answer Yes to a question.
9 SHIFT KEYS (S): hold either down to type the

characters (or functions) shown above the keys.
10 BACKLIGHT KEY: press to illuminate the screen

in low light. You may need to press LL at the

same time (depending how your FS3 is set up).
11 TYPING KEYS: type letters, or symbols and

functions when used with S (SHIFT).
12 BACKSPACE KEY: press to erase typing.
13 INFRARED PORT: infrared (IR) port option, for

IR and IrDA communications.
14 BATTERY CAP: remove to change the battery

pack (HUSKY battery stick).
15 PORT 3: for connecting the FS3 AC Adaptor.
16 SPACE KEY: types a space (blank) character.
17 CURSOR KEYS: to move the cursor. Also, use

SHIFT G and SHIFT H to adjust screen contrast.

18 NUMERIC KEYPAD: type numbers.
19 ESCAPE KEY: usually used to cancel a function.
20 LCD SCREEN: displays prompts and messages,

and information as you type.

SETTING UP

The FS3 leaves the factory without the battery fitted.
To get a new FS3 started for the first time you
must carry out the following steps:

1. Fit the HUSKY rechargeable battery pack (see

under Replacing the Battery later in this leaflet).

The HUSKY NiCd battery is colour coded black.

The HUSKY NiMH battery is colour coded green.
Caution: For non-rechargeable alkaline batteries

the procedure is different - as shown by the notes

in italics below.

2. Connect the FS3 AC Adaptor, or place the FS3

on the HUSKY FS Communications & Charging

Rack (see Charging the Battery).

Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are

fitted, skip step 2.

3. Reset the FS3:

• Press and hold down both S (SHIFT) keys.
At the same time, hold down the P (POWER)
key. Hold all three keys down for at least 5
seconds. Release the keys.

4. Starting MS-DOS:

• After a brief delay the FS3 will start; either
displaying the HUSKY FS3 Welcome screen, or
the DOS prompt, C:\>. (Or, if it displays the
message Time and Date reset, press any
key to continue).

• If you are at the Welcome screen, press any
key to start MS-DOS, finally displaying the
DOS prompt, C:\>.

• In case of difficulty, repeat from step 3 above,
being sure to hold the three keys down firmly
for at least 5 seconds.

5. Set the time and date:

• Type UTIL and press E

• This will display the FS3 Utility menu with the

Set Time option selected.

• Press E to choose this option.

• Use G and H to adjust the 'hours'.

• Now use I and J keys to select 'minutes',

and use G and H to adjust.

• You can use the same method to adjust
'seconds' if you wish.

• Press E to update the FS3 clock and
return to the Utility menu.

• Press J to select the Set Date option and
press E.

• Set the date by using I and J to select
each parameter, and G and H to adjust its
value, as you did for the time.

• Press E to update the FS3 calendar and
return to the FS3 Utility menu.

6. Set up the rechargeable battery type:

Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are
fitted, skip step 6 by pressing C to return to the
DOS prompt.

• Press J until Non-volatile
Configuration is selected. Press E.

• Press J until SPM Battery type is
selected. Press G or H to select either

Nicad or NiMH rechargeable battery type.
Press E, and press E again.

• The FS3 will reset. Follow the instructions in
step 4 above, but then continue at step 7.

7. Set up the Power Management mode: to
Standard (SPM), Advanced (APM), or Fast (FPM).

• Hold down the L (BACKLIGHT/PAW) key and

press H. This will display an information
screen which includes a menu of options.

• Use J to select Power, and press E.

• The FS3 is normally supplied with SPM

selected (standard power management). If
this is acceptable, confirm that SPM is

displayed, and skip to step 8 below.

• If you wish to change the charging mode,

press G to select APM (or H for FPM). Press
E to go to the Power Parameters menu.

• Use H to adjust Power remaining to 0%

(skip this step if you selected FPM).

• Use J to select the Battery chargeable

option, then press H to select Yes.

Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries
are fitted, you must select No.

• Press J to select Battery capacity. Use

G or H to adjust the value to 1600 mAh for a

NiCd battery, or 2100 mAh for a NiMH battery.

• • Use J to select Charging Authorisation,

and H to select Level 4 in APM (or Level 3
in FPM).

Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries
are fitted, you must select Level 1.

8. Accept the settings by pressing E.
Press C to return to the DOS prompt.

9. Charge the battery: press P to turn off the FS3
and leave it connected to the FS3 AC Adaptor or
Rack to charge for at least 8 hours (APM or FPM)
or overnight (SPM).

Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are

fitted, you must skip step 9.

The FS3 is now ready for use.
Note: After an application has been loaded into FS3,

access to SETTING UP functions may be different.
Refer to instructions provided with your application.

CONTROLS

Note: Your application's user instructions may

supplement the following information.

Turning on and off

Press P to turn on, or off. To conserve power, the
FS3 turns off automatically if you have not pressed
any keys for a short while.

Screen contrast

Adjust the screen contrast for optimum readability,
especially at temperature extremes. Hold down
either S (SHIFT) key and press G to increase
contrast or H to decrease contrast.

Screen backlight

In low ambient light, press L to turn the backlight
on. To turn it off, press L again. You may need to
press LL at the same time (depending how your FS3
is set up). The backlight turns off automatically after
a short time, to conserve power.

Data entry

To type numbers or letters, press the appropriate
keys. To type a space, press the ! (SPACE) key.

To delete characters you've just typed, press the B

(BACKSPACE) key.

To select the characters or functions shown above
the keys, hold down either S (SHIFT) key and then
press the appropriate key.

Moving the cursor

Software applications will normally allow you to
move the cursor a character or line at a time, using
the arrow keys: I, J, G and H. To move the
cursor up or down several lines, use Q and R.

Resetting the FS3

Caution: Resetting the FS3 may lose your recent

data entries. You should not need to reset the FS3 in
normal operation - use this procedure in emergency
only. Report the problem to your system provider.

If the FS3 locks up or fails to operate, you MAY
need to reset it as follows:

Refer to the previous section SETTING UP. Carry
out step 3, Reset the FS3 and step 4, Starting

MS-DOS.

If this fails, try another charged battery pack (see
Replacing the Battery). If this does not help,
contact your system provider for assistance.

LOADING SOFTWARE

Your system provider may have already loaded the
application software before issuing the FS3 to you.

Software is normally loaded onto an FS3 by
downloading files from a PC. To do this you need:

1. A suitable cable to connect between the PC and
the FS3. HUSKY approved cables are available
via your system provider.

2. A file transfer program. The HUSKY file transfer
utility, HCOM, is provided for the FS3.

For further details, please consult your system
provider or the FS3 System Developer's Guide (or
instructions provided with the application software).

THE BATTERY

The FS3 is designed for use with a rechargeable
battery pack. Use the HUSKY FS3 battery pack only.

Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are not
generally recommended for use with the FS3,
except for light duty applications with no peripheral
loads. Alkaline batteries are not suited to low
temperature operation.

With a full charge, the FS3 battery is designed to
last more than a working shift. However, if power
does run low, a warning BATTERY LEVEL LOW will
be displayed. (After a further period of use, your FS3
will turn itself off and will not turn on again.) You
should do one of the following:

Return the FS3 to your base or office

Or recharge the battery (see Charging the

battery)

Or fit a fully charged battery pack (see Replacing

the battery)

Or in an emergency only, fit three new AA size

alkaline batteries as a temporary measure.

Charging the battery

Charging is recommended before each working shift.
You will need an FS3 AC Adaptor.

CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE

NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. DAMAGE TO
THE FS3 WILL RESULT. Make sure a HUSKY FS3

rechargeable battery pack is fitted to your FS3,
and oriented correctly. Use only the FS3 AC
Adaptor. Refer to the AC POWER ADAPTOR

section for full precautions before use.

• Turn off the FS3.

• Plug the AC adaptor into the AC supply.

• Connect the AC adaptor to Port 3.

• Turn on the AC supply.

• The FS3 should display Charging in

progress.

• Leave the unit to recharge, for example overnight

or until it displays Charging complete.

• Turn off or disconnect from the AC supply.

Alternatively, if your system includes the HUSKY FS
Communications & Charging Rack, you can

recharge a unit by placing it on the Rack.

Replacing the battery

• Turn off the FS3.

• Remove the battery cap by using a suitable coin.

• Do not allow rain or moisture into the battery

compartment.

• Tilt the unit to slide out the battery pack.

• Slide the replacement HUSKY FS3 battery pack

into the battery compartment, positive end first.

• Refit the battery cap. Seat it with finger pressure

first and make sure that it has engaged the screw
threads before tightening it with a suitable coin.

• Turn on the FS3 and check operation.

• If you can't turn on, you may need to reset the

FS3 as described in the CONTROLS section.

• After changing the battery, you MUST ensure

that the battery type, capacity and power
management are correctly set. (Refer to your
application's user instructions.)

CAUTION: Alkaline batteries are not generally
recommended for use with the FS3 and should only
be fitted in an emergency, as a temporary measure, or
for light duty applications. If you fit them, warn
anyone you give the unit to – non-rechargeable
batteries must NOT be recharged.

Always use batteries of the same type and charge
state – don't mix fresh batteries with used batteries,
or rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable ones.

Observe the instructions printed on the battery.
Replace only with batteries approved by your FS3
supplier. DO NOT FIT LITHIUM BATTERIES.

ATTENTION: Dispose of or recycle used batteries
according to the manufacturer's instructions, or local
waste management regulations. Nickel-Cadmium
rechargeable batteries must be recycled, or disposed
of properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

CAUTION: BATTERY CHEMICAL LEAKAGE IS
CORROSIVE. In the unlikely event of battery leakage,
do not touch. In case of accidental contact, flush
immediately with running water.

CLEANING

If the screen gets dirty or smeared, clean it with a
clean cloth. If the FS3 gets very dirty, it should be
cleaned:

• Make sure that the battery cap is tight. If you

have dropped the FS3, check that the case and
seals are intact.

• Gently rinse the unit under clean running water

(no more than hand hot, 40°C). Do not immerse
the unit unnecessarily, or use a high pressure jet.

• To remove stubborn deposits, use a soft bristle

brush and a mild detergent. TREAT THE
KEYBOARD GENTLY.

• Blow any water out of the connectors, then leave

it to drain and air dry. DO NOT EXPOSE THE
UNIT TO TEMPERATURES ABOVE 55°C.

• Polish the screen with a clean cloth.

CAUTION: Do not use organic solvents or harsh
detergents, as they may damage the casing.

PERIPHERALS

CAUTION: Connect only approved cables and
peripherals to your FS3.

To connect a suitable peripheral to the FS3:

• Turn off the FS3 (and peripheral, if appropriate).

• If fitted, remove the protective cap from the

appropriate connector.

• Fit the peripheral to the connector.

• Use connector locking mechanisms where fitted.

• Turn on the FS3 (and peripheral, if appropriate).

To use the Infrared (IR) communications option (if
fitted), the FS3 IR port must be pointing at the
peripheral's IR port and be no more than 1m away. If
you have difficulties, try again at a closer range.

To disconnect a peripheral:

• Turn off the FS3 (and peripheral, if appropriate).

• Disconnect the peripheral from the connector.

• If provided with a protective cap, fit it to the

connector.

PROBLEMS

If you have problems with the FS3, TELL YOUR
SYSTEM PROVIDER, but here are a few checks:

• If the unit will not turn on, check the battery pack

orientation and try another charged battery pack.

• If you cannot read the display, try adjusting the

screen contrast (see CONTROLS).

• If you drop the unit and it stops working, try

turning off and on, and check the battery pack.

• Your application may provide a RESET facility,

or you may be able to reset the unit as described
in the CONTROLS section.

CAUTION: There are no user serviceable parts
inside the FS3, and high voltages can be
present. Do not attempt to open.

AC POWER ADAPTOR

The FS3 (or the FS Communications & Charging
Rack) is normally supplied with a HUSKY AC Power
Adaptor (power supply).

CAUTION: Read and understand the following
instructions before using the ac power adaptor.

• Hazardous voltages inside, no user serviceable parts inside, do
not attempt to open.

• Indoor use only.

• Avoid liquid spillage, do not connect if suspected damp.

• Ensure ventilation is not restricted.

• Use only the FS (or FS CCR) AC Adaptor. This special adaptor

should never be replaced by an alternative unapproved model, as
this could be hazardous or damage may result.

• Inspect adaptor before connecting, do not use if there are signs
of damage or deterioration.

• Ensure rechargeable batteries are fitted and they are orientated
correctly.

• Ensure that connectors are firmly mated.

• Avoid mechanical strain to cables or connectors.

• Switch on or connect mains (line) supply only after making all

connections.

• Switch off or disconnect mains (line) supply before
disconnecting.

• In the event of overloading due to a fault, the adaptor is designed
to be fail safe and may stop functioning.

• Do not attempt to employ the FS3 (or FS CCR) AC Adaptor for
alternative purposes.

• Avoid use in dusty or contaminated environments.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

CAUTION !

Approved accessories only may be used with this equipment. In general all
cables must be high quality, shielded, correctly terminated and normally
restricted to 2 metres length. HUSKY AC adaptors employ special provisions
to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted.

Unapproved modifications or operations conflicting with these instructions
for use, may void approvals by the authorities to operate the equipment.

Europe

This product complies with the European EMC Directive 89/336.

USA
Radio interference, FCC Statement

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CANADA
English

This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications, standard
ICES-003.

Français

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques
dépassant les limites applicable aux appareils numériques de classe B
préscrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le
Ministère des Communications du Canada, NMB-003.

Printed in England
Copyright 1998

WPI HUSKY COMPUTERS LTD

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