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Contents

1 Getting Started

The Anatomy of the Allegro 2 2 Perform Initial Tasks 3 Home Screen and Windows Start Menu 7 Navigating Around Your Allegro 2 8

2 Hardware Components

Keyboard Features 12 Display and Touchscreen 19 Power Management 24 LED Activity Indicators 27 Flashlight 28 SD Cards 28 Connector I/O Module 29 Audio Features 30

3 Programs and Settings

Home Screen 32 Windows Start Menu 37 On-Screen Keyboard 37 Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults 39 Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode 41 Compass and Accelerometer 42 Communicating with a Desktop Computer 44 Getting Started Application 45 Information for Software Developers 45

4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication

Creating a Partnership 48 Bluetooth Control Panel 49 Serial Device (COM) Control Panel 51

5 Wi-Fi Wireless Networking

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 54

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6 GPS/GNSS

Using GPS/GNSS 58 JSNav Application 63

7 Camera

Camera Settings for Still Images 72 Take Photos and Select Photo Options 76 Videos 77 Photo and Video Library 78

8 3G Data Modem

Set up the GSM Modem 82 Wireless Safety 83 Maintenance of Your Modem 83

9 Barcode Scanner

Quick Start – Easily Scan a Barcode Now 86 Barcode Connector Utility 88 Barcode Troubleshooting 96

A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling

Storing the Allegro 2 and Battery Pack 102 Protecting the Touchscreen 102 Cleaning the Allegro 2 103 Recycling the Allegro 2 and Batteries 104

B Warranty and Repair Information

Limited Product Warranty 106 Extended Warranties 108 Repairing the Allegro 2 109

C Warnings and Regulatory Information

Product Warnings 112 Certications and Standards 113

D Specifications

Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld Specications 118

Index

Getting Started

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Getting Started

The Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld™ from Juniper Systems features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and an alphanumeric keyboard. Standard accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and a capacitive stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS, and cellular data modem are options.

The Anatomy of the Allegro 2

Front and Back Features

1 Bu mper, Top

2 Touchscreen

3 Function Keys

4 Numeric Keyboard

5 LED Indicators

- red charging indicator

- green notications/ programmable indicator, blue programmable indicator

6 QWERTY Keyboard

7 Microphone

8 Power Key

9 Attachment Point for Stylus

Tether and other items (1 of 2)

10 Expansion Door

11 Camera Lens (option)

12 Camera Flash and Flashlight

Window (option)

13 Speaker

14 Door to Battery Compartment

and Card Slots

15 Screw Holding Battery Door in

Place (1 of 4 captive screws)

16 Hand Strap Attachment Point (1

of 2 on the back)

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Battery Compartment and Card Slots

Connector Module

Perform Initial Tasks

When you receive your Allegro 2, perform the tasks outlined

in this section before rst use.

Review Documentation

The owner’s manual, quick start guide, and Microsoft® License Agreement are available in multiple languages. Other documents like release notes are available in English. These documents are located on our website at:

www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-HandheldComputers/products/Allegro-2/Support. View, download,

and print documents as desired. (Adobe Reader must be installed on your computer. It is available from Adobe’s website at: www.adobe.com.)

1 Battery Door, Screws

2 Battery Pack

3 Mini SIM Card Slot

4 Micro SD/SDHC Card Slot

5 Battery Compartment

6 Connector Protector

3 4 5

1 Connector Module

2 USB Client, Micro

3 Microphone/Speaker Jack

4 USB Host, Full Size

5 9-pin Serial Port

6 Docking Pin Contacts

7 Hand strap Attachment Point

8 12-24V DC Jack

6 7

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Apply a Screen Protector (Optional)

The touchscreen is extremely scratch-resistant, so a screen protector is not included with the Allegro 2. If you decide to apply one, refer to the installation instructions included with

the screen protector for specic details.

Install the Battery Pack, SD Card, and Mini SIM Card

The Allegro 2 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install and charge the battery pack as follows:

1. The battery compartment is accessed from the back of the handheld. Loosen the 4 captive screws holding the battery compartment door in place using a #1 Phillips screwdriver. Remove the door.

CAUTION: The Allegro 2 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed.

2. If you are using a micro SD card for additional memory or a mini SIM card with the 3G Data Modem (optional), you can install them now before you install the battery pack or at another time. See more details about these cards in Chapter 2, Hardware Components, Micro SD Cards and Chapter 8, 3G Data Modem, Install the Mini SIM Card.

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3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment.

Make sure the + and - symbols on the battery pack label align with the symbols inside the compartment.

4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.

5. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the

Allegro 2 into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC power jack on the Allegro 2. The red LED on the keyboard blinks when the battery pack is charging.

Attach the Hand Strap and Stylus Tether

A hand strap, capacitive stylus and tether are included with the handheld.

Note: A stylus is not required to use the touchscreen. The

optimal way to make selections is by nger touch.

If the hand strap was not attached at the factory or you want to move it to the other side, follow the diagram below to attach it to the right or left side of the handheld:

One end of the stylus tether is attached to the stylus. To attach the tether to the handheld, follow these steps:

1. Push the free tether loop through one of the tether

attachment points on the back of the handheld towards the top.

Line up the symbols on the case and the battery pack as shown

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2. Insert the stylus with the attached tether through this

loop and tighten the loop.

3. Place the stylus into the holder on the hand strap.

Perform Set Up

1. Press the power key . The handheld powers on and

begins the startup process. A splash screen is shown that includes a progress indicator at the bottom.

2. A Microsoft® Windows Embedded Handheld screen is

shown.

3. The Update Time screen appears. Adjust the time zone,

date and time if necessary and tap OK.

4. You might be asked to restart the handheld to complete

installation.

5. The Home screen appears (the layout varies by model).

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6. Press the power key to suspend the handheld.

Charge the battery pack at room temperature (68° F or 20° C) for 4 to 5 hours. While the battery pack is charging, the red LED blinks. When it is fully charged, the red LED is solid.

Install the Operating System in Other Languages

The operating system is provided in English by default. It is also available in other languages. You can download the operating system in one of these languages from our website. Go to http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-

Rugged-Handheld-Computers/support/Downloads/ Allegro-2. Full installation instructions are also available

here.

Home Screen and Windows Start Menu

You need to be familiar with two screens as you read this manual and use the Allegro 2: the Home screen and Windows Start menu.

Note: The orange then home key sequence toggles back and forth between the Home screen and Windows Start menu. The home key takes you to the Home screen. The Windows soft key toggles between the Windows Start menu and the last screen shown.

Home Screen

The Home screen is the main control center for the Allegro 2. The content varies based on which model you have and can be customized.

Title Bar

Dashboard with Function Gadgets

Shortcuts to Favorite Applications

Tiles/Soft Keys

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This screen is automatically shown when the Allegro 2 is turned on. You can get to it from any other screen by pressing and releasing the Home screen key on the keyboard.

Windows Start Menu

The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the applications on the Allegro 2.

You can get to it from any screen by tapping the Windows tile (soft key) on the display or pressing the + Home keys on the keyboard.

Navigating Around Your Allegro 2

Using Gestures and Making Selections

The Windows® Embedded Handheld operating system enhances the ability of the handheld to recognize touch

gestures, making it easy to use a nger to navigate. Use of

the capacitive stylus is an option. The keyboard keys can also be used.

Navigation options vary depending on the screen you are viewing. Here is a partial list of options:

Vertical and Horizontal Movement

 Flick up, down, or sideways on the touchscreen.

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 For more precise positioning, touch, hold, and move the

screen up or down.

 Use the scroll bar if it is available.

 Use the navpad to move around on a screen.

 A horizontal scrolling menu is located on control panel

screens near the top.

Make a Selection

Using the Touchscreen

 Press or tap the function gadget or application icon you

want to select, turn on, activate, or turn off.

 Press and hold a function gadget to bring up a control

panel, menu, or list.

Using the Keyboard

 Use the up down right and left arrow keys on

the navpad to select (highlight) a gadget or icon on the screen. A ring appears around the selection. System Info has been selected below:

 Perform the selected action by pressing the return key

or the center action key . For dashboard gadgets like Wi-Fi, one press of the return key shows you which icon is selected, a second key press performs the action, and a third key press turns the action off. For application icons on the Start screen or in favorites, continue to use the arrow keys on the navpad and return or action keys until you get to the screen or menu you want.

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Updates to the Operating System and Documents

Updates to the operating system and technical documents are located on our website at www.junipersys.com/Juniper-

Systems-Rugged-Handheld-Computers/products/Allegro-2/ Support. Compare part numbers to see if you have the

most recent version of the Owners Manual and Quick Start Guide.

View System Information for Your Allegro 2

To view your operating system version number, press the System Info icon on the Home screen or go to Start > Settings > System > System Information. Expand System ID. Compare version numbers here and on our website to see if your OS is current. Full installation instructions to update the operating systems are also available at this website location.

Hardware Components

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Hardware Components

This chapter discusses the Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld hardware features and usage.

Keyboard Features

The Allegro 2 has a numeric keyboard, function keys, and a QWERTY keyboard. The keys are sealed and have backlight illumination. Some keys and LEDs are programmable.

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Key Press and

Release

Shift +

Key Press

Blue +

Key Press

Orange

+ Key Press

F1 F7 Show

orange key menu in browser

F2 F8

F3 F9

F4 F10 Toggle

backlight off and on

F5 F11 Turn

backlight down in increments

F6 F12 Turn

backlight up in increments

7 &

8 *

9 (

Escape Task

Manager

4 $

5 %

6 ^

Back-space (Delete)

Enable or disable touchscreen

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Key Press and

Release

Shift +

Key Press

Blue +

Key Press

Orange

+ Key Press

Enter (return) Select OK

or X on the screen

1 !

2 @

3 #

0 )

Move left cursor

Home Volume

down

Move right cursor

End Volume up

Move up cursor

Page up Brightness

Move down cursor

Page down Brightness

down

Action

Home screen Start screen

Blue command (sticky on second press)

ALT command

Left tab (back)

Keyboard brightness down

Right tab (for ward)

Keyboard brightness up

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Key Press and

Release

Shift +

Key Press

Blue +

Key Press

Orange

+ Key Press

Control command (sticky on second press)

Orange command (sticky on second press)

w W @ Wi-Fi

Control Panel

t T % Task

Manager

p P ) Power

Control Panel

a A ~ Record

audio note

s S l Sensors

Control Panel

f F [ Flashlight

toggle

g G ] GNSS

Control Panel

c C ; Launch

camera

b B ‘ Bluetooth

Control Panel

n N < Notes

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Key Press and

Release

Shift +

Key Press

Blue + Key Press

Orange

+ Key Press

m M > Modem

Control Panel

Shift command

 Shift, one

key press

 CAPS lock,

two key presses

 Release

CAPS lock, three key presses

Power

 Suspend

or resume, one key press

 Open

Power Menu, press and hold

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Orange Power Key Menu

To view the orange power key menu on your browser, press the orange + F1 keys.

Programmable Keys

The F1 through F6 function keys, home key, and action key can be set up programmatically. These keys can also be selected to launch applications or functions from the Buttons menu as follows:

1. To bring up the Program Buttons menu, select the

Settings icon on the Home screen, and then Personal > Buttons. Or, go to the Start screen by selecting the Windows soft key or pressing the shift + home keys, then selecting Settings > Personal > Buttons. Under

1. Select a button, a list of programmable keys and their current assignments is shown.

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2. Select the key you want to reassign.

3. At the bottom of the screen under 2. Assign a program,

select the down arrow key to display a list of programs and functions. Select the item you want to reassign to the selected key.

Keyboard Backlight

Make keyboard brightness adjustments by pressing the orange + forward tab or back tab keys to increase or decrease the keyboard brightness. You can also use the Backlight control panel located at Start > Settings > System > Backlight. Select the External Power screen or Battery Power screen from the horizontal menu near the top of the screen.

Move the Keyboard slider up to brighten the backlight or down to dim it. Dimming the keyboard backlight saves battery power when the Allegro 2 is in use.

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Note: The keyboard backlight turns off when the display backlight dims or the Allegro 2 is suspended.

Display and Touchscreen

The Allegro 2 has a bright color display and capacitive touchscreen with a diagonal viewing area of 4.2 inches (107 mm). It is easy to view outdoors and is sealed against water and dust. The Windows® Embedded Handheld operating system enhances the ability of the Allegro 2 to

recognize touch gestures, making it easy to use a nger

to make selections and navigate. You can also use a capacitive stylus.

Display and Touchscreen Settings

Type and Orientation

To adjust the display settings, including the text size and orientation, go to the Screen control panel by pressing Start > Settings > System > Screen.

The screen is designed to be used in landscape orientation.

Note: Capacitive touchscreens do not need to be aligned.

Touchscreen Modes

The touchscreen is optimally designed for nger use. The

default touchscreen mode can be adjusted to best match your application and environment, especially if you are using a capacitive stylus.

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To adjust the touchscreen prole, go to the Touch control

panel by pressing Start > Settings > System > Touch. Modes

for nger or stylus use are shown.

Select the preferred mode, and tap Load. Do not interrupt the loading process. You can try different modes to see which one works best for you.

Zooming in on the Display

Zooming in on the display increases the view by 50 percent and makes selecting content much easier.

Zoom options:

 Hold-to-Zoom - The Hold-To-Zoom feature allows a quick

method to zoom into a small feature on the screen.

Note: A key is not set to launch this feature by default. To use this feature, go to the Buttons control panel, Program

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Buttons screen to assign a key to launch the function. Select the Windows soft key or press the shift + home keys, then Settings > Personal > Buttons.

Press and hold the assigned key and tap on the screen in the area on which you want to zoom. The screen focuses on that location. Make selections as desired. Release the key to return to the regular screen size.

 Magnifying glass - Tap on the title bar at the top of the

screen to display the pop-up icons. Select the magnifying glass on the left.

This zooms in on the content. Move the screen around

with your nger until you nd the information you want.

Select the magnifying glass symbol in the upper right corner of the screen to return the view to the regular size.

Display Backlight Settings

The display backlight can be toggled off and on by pressing the + F4 keys.

The default setting for the brightness of the display backlight is 80%. Adjust the display brightness by pressing a brightness down key sequence: + Up Arrow or + F6, and brightness up key sequence: + Down Arrow or + F5. You can also make brightness adjustments through the Backlight control panel by pressing Start > Settings > System > Backlight. External Power and Battery Power are adjusted on different screens. Select these screens from the horizontal scrolling menu near the top of the screen.

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Move the Display slider up to brighten the backlight or down to dim it.

Dimming the Display Automatically

The display has a minimum brightness setting that it dims to when the Allegro 2 is idle for the time interval indicated. The display backlight dims by 50% or more, so the display is still partially visible. You can adjust the dim time interval (see the previous Battery Power screen) for battery and/ or external power. Dimming the display backlight saves battery power.

To bring the backlight back up to the full brightness setting, tap on the dimmed display.

Note: The Allegro 2 can be set up in subdued lighting (tactical) mode. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions.

Turning the Screen O Automatically

You can set up the display backlight to turn off after set intervals. Tap on the top title bar from any screen, and select the battery icon from the list of applications that appears.

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Alternately, go to the Backlight control panel. Press Start > Settings > System > Backlight. Near the bottom of the screen

it says “Adjust Power Settings to conserve power.” Select the hyperlink power (see the previous Battery Power screen).

The Power control panel appears. Select Advanced from the horizontal scrolling menu near the top of the screen. For battery and external power, select how long the screen stays on when it is not in use. Shorter times save battery power.

Disabling and Enabling the Touchscreen

You can disable the touchscreen. This is useful when you are running an application and you want to see the screen while avoiding accidental touchscreen activation. You can move around and make selections using the keyboard. The touchscreen can also be disabled for cleaning purposes.

When the touchscreen is disabled, this icon is shown in the title bar until the touchscreen is enabled again.

 Press the + backspace keys to toggle the

touchscreen on and off.

 Press and hold the power key to display the Power Key

menu. Select Disable TS. To enable the touchscreen using this menu, use the down arrow key to highlight Enable TS, and press enter .

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Power Management

The Allegro 2 uses a Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack.

CAUTION: Only use batteries designed for the Allegro 2 from an approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries may void your product warranty.

Charging the Battery Pack

To charge the battery pack, suspend the handheld, then refer to the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. It typically takes 4 to 5 hours to fully charge a battery pack.

We recommend that you keep the handheld battery pack charging when it is not in use for up to two weeks. When you plug the handheld into the wall charger that comes with it, the batteries are prevented from being overcharged.

The Li-Ion battery pack is charged most efciently at room

temperature (68°F or 20°C). The battery pack will not charge if it is too hot or too cold.

CAUTION: The Allegro 2 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed properly.

Battery Life

Battery life on a full charge can be 20 hours or more. This varies depending on the applications used, backlight usage, and radio usage.

To see the remaining battery power, tap on the top title bar from any screen and select the battery icon from the list of applications that drops down.

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The Power control panel appears, displaying the remaining battery power.

Battery packs last approximately 1,000 to 3,000 charging cycles before they need to be replaced. This is impacted by applications and environmental factors.

Depending on the current charge on the battery, you may see different displays when turning on the unit. If the battery is completely discharged, you will see the following image.

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If the battery has some charge, but not enough to boot the unit, you will see this image.

In either case, you will need to connect the unit to external power to charge the battery. This display will continue until

the unit has enough of a charge to nish the boot process.

Depending on the charge of the battery, this can take up to four hours.

The Allegro 2 is designed to run in either of two power states, battery power, or external power with battery installed. The unit is not designed to run on external power without a battery. Doing so can damage internal components of your unit and void the warranty.

Summary of Options to Reduce Power Usage

You can adjust some settings to preserve power:

 Turn off the display (suspend) after a set interval. See

Display Backlight Suspend Interval earlier in this chapter.

 Dim the backlight after a set interval. See Adjusting the

Keyboard Backlight and Adjusting the Display Backlight earlier in this chapter.

 Disable radios when not in use. Turn radios off from the

Home screen or press Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.

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LED Activity Indicators

LED activity indicators are located on the keyboard on the left side next to the key.

 Red LED on the bottom (associated with power adapter):

Blinking - AC adapter is plugged in, and the battery is charging Solid - AC adapter is plugged in, and the battery is full (not charging)

 Green LED on the top (associated with notications):

When the operating system has something to notify you of, this LED behaves accordingly. For example, if you turn on GPS/GNSS the green LED blinks periodically. You can

set up some notication features. Go to Start > Settings >

Sounds & Notications > Notications tab. Under Event: select Reminders. Scroll down to set up other notication features as desired, including Play sound (plus repeat and choice of sound), Display message on screen, and Flash light for (plus the desired minutes).

 Blue LED in the same location as the green LED (the blue

and green LEDs can not be shown simultaneously): The

Blue LED is not tied to a key or a notication by default.

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The green and blue LEDs can be programmed through the JS Application Programming Interface (JSAP) located on our website at www.junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-

Rugged-Handheld-Computers/support/Developers.

Flashlight

Geo units have a ash LED located underneath the camera

window on the back of the Allegro 2. It can be used as a

ashlight, although its primary purpose is as a ash for the

camera.

To use the ashlight you can tap the ashlight gadget if it is on the Home screen or press the orange + F keys. Tap on the icon or press the keys once to turn on the brightest illumination, again for medium brightness, and a third time to turn it off.

SD Cards

The Allegro 2 has a slot for a micro SD card located in the battery compartment. To insert or remove a card follow these steps:

1. Power off the handheld.

2. Loosen the screws to the battery compartment, and

remove the door. The hand strap remains attached.

CAUTION: The Allegro 2 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed properly.

3. Remove the battery pack.

4. An image on the battery compartment label shows the

correct location and orientation for the SD card (slot on the right). Push the card into the slot to insert it. To remove the SD card, pull it out.

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5. Replace the battery pack, and attach the battery door.

6. Power up the handheld.

Connector I/O Module

The Allegro 2 connector I/O module has the following jacks and connectors:

1. USB client, micro B

2. Audio jack: 3.5mm; supports speaker, microphone or

stereo output (pin detect)

3. USB host, full size A

4. Docking pin contacts

5. COM1: RS-232C 9-pin D-sub connector, 5 V @500 mA

available on pin 9 (ring in) under program control

6. Power input jack: 12 to 24 VDC for power input and

battery charging

The connector I/O module is user-replaceable. Contact our sales department or your supplier for details.

Note: The connectors are sealed and do not require a connector protector to prevent water ingress.

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Audio Features

The Allegro 2 has the following audio features:

 Speaker - The speaker sound is loud and clear. Listen to

audio notes, video sound, and music les.

 Microphone - Use the microphone to record audio notes

or add sound to a video when using the camera (option).

 Audio Jack - The audio jack supports a stereo headset

or headset/microphone combination with 3.5mm connections.

Adjusting Audio Settings

To set audio options, tap on the top title bar and select the audio icon from the list of applications that drops down. Or, press Start > Settings > System > Audio.

The Audio control panel, Output screen, is shown:

From the Output screen, you can adjust the speaker options. Select the Input screen from the horizontal menu near the top of the screen. You can adjust the onboard and headset microphones as desired.

Programs and Settings

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Programs and Settings

This chapter discusses the Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld programs and settings.

Home Screen

The Home screen is your main control center for the Allegro 2. View vital system information and quickly access functions and applications that are frequently used. The default home screen for a basic unit is shown below. Different functions are shown depending on which model you have. You can customize the Home screen.

You can get to the Home screen from any screen by pressing the Home key on the keyboard. Tap on a gadget or icon to turn a function or application on or off. Tap and hold a gadget to go to a control panel. From the keyboard you can use the up down right and left

arrow keys to select (highlight) a gadget or an icon on the screen. Perform the selected action by pressing the return key.

Title Bar

Dashboard with Function Gadgets

Shortcuts to Favorite Applications

Tiles/Soft Keys

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Title Bar and Pop-Up Icons

The title bar is at the top of every screen. It identies the

page and shows status icons indicating functions like connectivity status, audio, power, and time. Tap the title bar to bring up larger, touchable icons in a horizontal-scrolling bar. Select an icon to use or to view the settings and adjust them as desired.

Dashboard

The dashboard consists of a background image and up to six dashboard gadgets that serve as functional indicators and control keys.

You can switch between two color schemes and select which gadgets are shown. Tap on the menu soft key and select Switch Color Scheme to change color schemes or Congure to select gadgets. The current gadgets are covered with a blue symbol as shown below.

Tap on the gadget you want to replace. A list of available dashboard gadgets is shown. Tap on your new selection. The dashboard icon changes when you make a selection. If “None” is selected, the space becomes blank.

Pop-Up Icons

Title Bar

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Dashboard Gadget Functions

Wi-Fi: Shows the state of the Wi-Fi radio and provides the name of the wireless network to which it is attached.

Bluetooth® wireless technology: Shows the state of

the Bluetooth radio.

Email: Shows the number of unread email messages. If there are multiple email accounts, the total number of unread messages is aggregated from all accounts.

Calendar: Shows the next appointment.

Tasks: Shows the current number of tasks.

GPS/GNSS Status (Geo model): Shows the current state of GPS/GNSS reception and the state of the GPS/GNSS receiver. It also shows the number of satellites in view, the number of satellites used to

calculate the x (SV), the type of x (2D, 3D, etc.), and the quality of the x (PDOP).

JSNav (Geo model): An application that lets you easily collect waypoint or track data and navigate back to any saved waypoint or track.

3G Data Modem (Geo model with cell modem): Shows the on/off state of the optional cellular modem.

Flashlight: Shows the on/dim/off state of ashlight

feature (included with camera).

Gadget Color Indicators

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G data modem gadgets indicate status using these colors:

Gray: Off or inactive

Yellow: Partial state (getting satellite x, etc.)

Green: Active and available

Blue: Notication state (on or connected)

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Red: Error state, powering up or down, no GPS/GNSS x, or unavailable (3G data modem is red when power is changing from on/off. Wi-Fi is red when an access point is available but not connected.)

Favorites Bar

The favorites bar consists of shortcuts to specic applications. It is located below the dashboard when the screen is in portrait mode and to the side of the dashboard when it is in landscape mode. Tap on a shortcut icon to launch an application.

You can use it to jump between the applications you use most. While running an application, press the Home key and select a different application from your favorites. To

return to the rst application, press the home key again, then tap on the rst application you were running.

You can customize which application shortcuts are shown. Tap and hold on the shortcut you want to change to bring up a list of available applications.

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Tap on your selection. The icon on the home screen changes to the icon associated with the new application.

Tile Bar

Touchable tiles (or soft keys) are shown in the tile bar at the bottom of each screen. Up to ve tiles are shown, depending on which screen you are on.

For example, the Home screen tile bar (shown below) consists of: 1) the Microsoft® start tile that takes you to the Start menu, 2) the back tile that takes you to the last application running, and 3) the menu tile that lists options

for customizing the dashboard. The third and fth tile

positions are empty.

Tap on a tile to perform the actions associated with it.

Tile examples:

Start Lock

Minimize Edit

Navigate back Delete

Menu On-screen keyboard

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Windows Start Menu

The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the applications on the Allegro 2.

You can get to the Start menu from any screen by tapping the Windows tile (soft key) on the display or pressing the

+ Home keys on the keyboard. On the touchscreen, tap the application icon you want to select. From the keyboard you can use the up down right and left

arrow keys to select (highlight) an icon on the screen. (Home is selected on the previous screen.) Perform the selected action by pressing the return key.

On-Screen Keyboard

To activate the on-screen keyboard, select the keyboard tile located at the bottom of active applications like Tasks that use keyboard input.

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The default keyboard is Mega Keys, featuring large keys and increased functionality.

To view and select other options including Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, and Mega Keys Night, press and hold the keyboard tile . To turn the on-screen keyboard off, press the keyboard tile.

Mega Keys (and Mega Keys Night) Keyboard Features

 Pressing on a character with a nger or stylus highlights it.

Releasing the key prints the character on the screen.

 If you accidentally press the wrong character and have

not released the key yet, you can slide to the correct

character before releasing the key.

 There are four main keyboard screens: lowercase,

uppercase, numeric, and symbols. To navigate to

different screens, press the modier keys in the lower left

corner of each screen as shown in the following graphic

for the lowercase keyboard. Press the up arrow to go to

the uppercase keyboard, the number key to go to the

numeric keyboard, and the symbol key to go to the

symbols keyboard.

 Tap on the shift key for a single uppercase letter. Tap on

the shift key twice to lock the uppercase key. Tap once

more to return to the lowercase keyboard.

 To enter a character from another screen (such as a

number or symbol), press and hold on the modier key,

slide to the character you want, then release the key. The

character is printed, and you are returned to the screen

you started from.

 Some keys have an extra character bar that includes

items like accented characters or additional symbols.

These keys have three dots in the bottom right corner like

the z key . Press and hold the key to bring up the extra

bar. Tap the desired item or dismiss the bar by tapping

outside of the bar.

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 A calculator is available from the numeric screen. Press

the Calc key to launch the calculator application.

 The backspace and the space keys can be repeated by

pressing and holding those keys.

Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults

Use the power key to suspend, reset, power off, or restore the Allegro 2 to its factory state. To access the Power Key menu, press and hold the power key.

Suspending and Resuming the Allegro 2

We recommend you suspend your handheld when it is not in use for a day or two.

Suspending the handheld is different from powering it off. When the device is suspended it goes into a low power mode. Some battery power is used during suspend.

1. Press and release the power key or select the Suspend

option on the Power Key menu. The backlight shuts off. It can take several seconds to fully suspend. When the cell modem is on, in can take up to 45 seconds.

2. The green LED turns on during the suspend process and

goes off once it is completely suspended to let you

know it has nished suspending.

3. To resume the device from suspend mode, press and

release the power key again. When it is resumed, the handheld resumes where it was before it was suspended.

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Resetting the Allegro 2

If the Allegro 2 is unresponsive, slow, or programs won’t launch, performing a reset might solve the issue. You may be asked to perform a reset when an application is installed.

CAUTION: Be aware that during a reset, applications are closed and unsaved work may be lost.

Follow these steps to reset your Allegro 2:

1. Save open les, and close any running programs.

2. Press and hold the power key until the Power Key

menu appears.

3. Tap Reset.

You can also reset the handheld by pressing the power key for 10 seconds or until the screen goes dark. After a few seconds, the handheld automatically turns on. This method is useful if your Allegro 2 locks up.

Powering Off and On the Allegro 2

To preserve battery power, we recommend you power off the Allegro 2 if it will not be used over a long weekend or several days. Remember that when a unit is suspended it is still operating, though at a very low power state, and this consumes battery power.

CAUTION: Be aware that when the Allegro 2 is powered off, it closes all programs and powers down all system components except for the real-time clock. Unlike suspend mode, the device resets when it is powered on again. Any unsaved data is lost.

1. Save open les, and close any running programs.

2. If you are using external power, unplug it.

3. Press and hold the power key until the Power Key

menu appears.

4. Tap Power Off. A warning dialog appears. Tap OK.

To power on your handheld, press the power key.

Note: If an Allegro 2 is stored for an extended period of time, the battery should be removed.

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Restoring the Allegro 2 to its Factory State (Clean Boot)

Follow the steps below to restore user storage, settings, and icons on your Allegro 2 to their original factory defaults.

CAUTION: Restoring the Allegro 2 to its original factory state permanently erases data saved on the handheld, any software you installed, and any changes you made to the handheld, including changes to settings.

1. Back up les and programs you want to keep onto

another computer.

2. Save open les and close running programs on the

handheld. Press and hold the power key until the Power Key menu appears. Tap Reset.

3. When the screen turns black, press and hold the

power key again until the bios screen is shown.

4. Move the top slider on the screen to the right to set or

clear factory defaults (this clean boots the handheld).

5. Tap Exit. The boot process continues. The Update Time

screen is shown. Update the information as needed and press OK.

Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode

In some environments subdued lighting is preferred. The display backlight, LEDs, and keyboard illumination can be subdued during the startup process and normal operation.

Set Up During a Reset

1. Save open les and close running programs on the

Allegro 2. Press and hold the power key until the Power Key menu appears. Tap Reset.

2. When the screen turns black, press and hold the

power key again. The bios screen is shown.

3. Move the slider on the screen to the right to turn the

tactical mode on.

4. Tap Exit. The boot process continues.

To restore the handheld to default lighting, follow the same steps outlined above.

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Adjust Brightness Using the Keyboard

You can adjust the display and keyboard brightness any time from the keyboard.

For the display, brightness up is + F5 and brightness down is + F6.

For the keyboard, brightness up is + forward tab and

brightness down is + back tab .

Adjust the Backlight Control Panel

You can also subdue the keyboard and display brightness through the Backlight control panel. Press Start > Settings

> System > Backlight and then External Power or Battery Power from the horizontal scrolling menu near the top of the

screen. Adjust the sliders as needed for both power sources. Changes affect all operations.

Compass and Accelerometer

The Allegro 2 has a built-in compass and accelerometer. The compass is used for embossing GPS information on pictures taken with the camera, or embedding GPS

information into jpg les. The compass is also used by the

JSNav program. The accelerometer assists the compass in determining direction, even when the device is not resting

at. (See Chapter 6, GPS/GNSS, JSNav Application and Chapter 7, Camera, Geotagging.)

The compass and accelerometer can also be used by other user applications.

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Sensors Control Panel

The Sensors control panel lets you see the compass and accelerometer working, set the magnetic declination angle, and calibrate the sensors. Select Start > Settings >

System > Sensors.

 The Magnetic Declination angle is the difference

between True North and magnetic North. Applications

that are using True North use this value to adjust the

readings from the compass.

 To calibrate the compass, select Calibrate Compass.

Rotate the handheld around all three axis several times in

every orientation possible (for at least 10 seconds). Press

Stop when you are done. Calibrating the compass is

very important and needs to be done often. Changes in

environment, added attachments to the handheld, and

mounting options can affect the sensor readings. If you

are mounting the handheld to a pole, mount it rst and

then calibrate the compass.

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Communicating with a Desktop Computer

The Allegro 2 can connect to a desktop or laptop computer, allowing you to synchronize information and

download software and les.

Installing the Software

Install free synchronization software from Microsoft® on your desktop computer.

1. Go to the Microsoft® website on your computer at ht tp://

www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/.

2. If your computer is running Windows® 2000 or Windows®

XP, search for and select ActiveSync® software to download. If it is running Windows Vista™, Windows® 7, or Windows® 8, search for and select Windows Mobile® Device Center software.

3. Follow the download instructions on the website.

Establishing a Partnership

1. Plug the USB Client end (micro B) of the USB

communications cable into the Allegro 2.

2. Plug the USB Host end (full size A) of the USB

communications cable into your computer.

3. Establish an ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile® Device

Center partnership by following the instructions on the computer screen.

4. Once a partnership is established, the synchronization

software automatically opens. Follow the steps on the screen.

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Getting Started Application

Getting Started Screen

The Getting Started screen provides information on current settings, help for setting up features and applications, and shortcuts to set up screens. To see a list of topics press Start > Getting Started.

Information for Software Developers

For Allegro 2 SDK information, go to our website: www.

junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-HandheldComputers/support/Developers then Allegro 2.

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Bluetooth Wireless Communication

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Bluetooth® Wireless Communication

The Allegro 2 has built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to connect it to other wireless devices with Bluetooth technology. Minimum performance between similar objects in an unobstructed environment is approximately 100 feet (30 meters).

The handheld provides simple conguration options for the

following types of Bluetooth devices:

 Devices such as headphones, keyboards, and modems

(to connect to the Internet with an external cell phone).

 Serial devices that use a Bluetooth COM port, such

as GPS receivers, bar code scanners, and other data

collection devices.

Creating a Partnership

To create a partnership between the Allegro 2 and another device with Bluetooth technology:

1. Turn both devices on.

2. Place them within at least 100 feet (30 meters) of one

another.

3. Make Bluetooth discoverable on both devices. Bluetooth

on the Allegro 2 is off by default. To activate it from the Home screen, tap the Bluetooth gadget. It turns green when it is discoverable.

4. You should now be connected to the COM device.

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If the Bluetooth gadget is not on your Home screen, you can get to the desired control panel by selecting Getting

Started and either Set up a Bluetooth device or Set up a Bluetooth COM Port. You can also press Start > Settings > Connections.

Note: If the Bluetooth radio is turned on and then the handheld is suspended, wireless Bluetooth turns off to save battery power. When the Allegro 2 resumes (turns on), the radio turns on automatically.

Bluetooth Control Panel

To create a partnership with and connect to other Bluetooth devices, such as headphones, keyboards, and modems, follow these steps:

1. Tap-hold the Bluetooth icon to bring up the dialog box

shown below.

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2. Select Headphones, Modem, Keyboard. The following

Bluetooth control panel, Devices screen is shown:

3. Select Add New Device. The Allegro 2 searches for other

devices with wireless Bluetooth technology and displays them in a list. Select the device you want to connect to, and tap Next.

4. A passcode screen is shown.

a. If the device has an assigned passcode, enter the

number and press Next.

b. If a passcode is required but has not been assigned,

enter an alphanumeric passcode between 1 and 16 characters in length. Press Next.

c. If a passcode is not required, leave the box blank

and press Next.

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Note: If you are unsure whether or not the device requires a passcode and if one has already been assigned to the device, see the user documentation that came with the device.

5. You can adjust the Bluetooth settings as needed.

Serial Device (COM) Control Panel

To set up a Bluetooth COM port, follow these steps:

1. Select COM Por t, GPS, RFID from the Bluetooth dialog

box. The following Bluetooth COM conguration screen

is shown. Select Discover Devices.

2. After the handheld searches, a list of discovered devices

is shown. Select the device you want to connect to from the list and tap Connect. A COM port is automatically assigned for the device. You can change it to another COM port if desired.

3. The Allegro 2 automatically tries to discover the PIN. You

might be required to enter a PIN.

You should now be connected to the COM device.

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Wi-Fi Wireless Networking

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Wi-Fi Wireless Networking

The Allegro 2 has built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking to

connect to the Internet or a ofce network.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

To use Wi-Fi, you need to be in range of a Wi-Fi access point to make a connection. To actively look for a network connection complete the following steps:

1. From the Home screen, turn Wi-Fi on by selecting the

Wi-Fi gadget . The Allegro 2 automatically starts scanning the area for available Wi-Fi networks. (If the Wi-Fi gadget is not on the Home screen, open the Start screen, and select Getting Started. Select Set up Wi-Fi or press Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.)

2. Tap-hold the Wi-Fi icon on the Home screen to go to

the Wi-Fi control panel. When the handheld completes the scan, a list of available networks and their strengths appears on the Wi-Fi Wireless screen. Click on the Search for Networks button if none are automatically listed.

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3. Select the network to which you want to connect. If you

want to add a new network, select Add New from the top of the list.

4. Conguration and authentication setup screens are

shown. Depending on the network you are connecting to, you may need to make some selections from pull down lists and enter information like a passkey. Some information may not be required or will appear

automatically. When you are nished with the set up

screens, press Finish.

5. Select Network Adapters from the horizontal scrolling

menu near the top of the screen. For connection options, select The Internet or Work (for ofce networks).

Other settings can be modied if necessary.

6. If you selected The Internet, you can open Internet

Explorer and begin using the Internet.

Once a Wi-Fi network is set up, the icon on the Home Page turns blue and the name of the network is shown.

The Allegro 2 remembers the Wi-Fi network connections created.

Wi-Fi Dialog Box

Whenever Wi-Fi is turned on, a dialog box might appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the Wi-Fi networks the

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Allegro 2 has located. You can select a new network from this dialog box without opening the Wi-Fi control panel.

Tap on the screen outside of the dialog box to remove it temporarily. You can also disable it to keep it from appearing in the future. When this dialog box is shown, select the Menu soft key and select Don’t show this message... from the list.

Adjusting Wi-Fi Settings

To add a new Wi-Fi network or edit settings, open the Wi-Fi control panel, select the Menu soft key and make desired selections from the pull-down list.

GPS/GNSS

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GPS/GNSS

Allegro 2 Geo models have GPS/GNSS with 2 to 5 meter accuracy.

Using GPS/GNSS

To use GPS/GNSS, tap on the GPS/GNSS status gadget to turn it on. The GPS/GNSS starts looking for satellites to use for

a x. The green LED on the keyboard blinks periodically, and

a satellite icon is placed on the title top bar.

Once enough satellites are found, information similar to the following is shown:

5 SV The number of satellites used for the current

position.

3Diff The type of x you have. Three satellites are

required for a 2D x while four are required for a 3D x. 3Diff means an SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)

signal is being used for the GPS/GNSS solution.

PDOP Positional Dilution of Precision is a measure of

accuracy. The lower the number, the more

accurate the x.

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Note: When you suspend the Allegro 2, the receiver is in a low power mode to retain its almanac. When you

resume, it takes a few seconds to get a x.

GPS/GNSS Accuracy

The GPS/GNSS antenna is in the top of the Allegro 2. Do not put your hand or another object over the top bumper or display. This reduces accuracy. The more items between you and the satellites, the lower the accuracy.

GPS/GNSS Settings

To view or make changes to the GPS/GNSS settings or set up an external GPS/GNSS receiver, press and hold the GPS/GNSS status gadget on the Home screen to open the GNSS control panel.

Scroll through the menu and set up the desired parameters. Select from pull-down lists and enable or disable checkboxes and circles by selecting or deselecting them.

 Programs: Select the program port (COM2 is the default).

Several applications can share the COM port setup as

the GPS/GNSS program port using the GPS Intermediate

Driver (GPSID). See the section on the GPS Intermediate

Driver later in this chapter for details.

 Hardware: Specify the hardware port your GNSS device

is connected to (COM8 is the default) and the baud rate

(internal GNSS uses 115200 baud)

 Access: Multiple programs can obtain GPS data

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simultaneously (we recommend that you leave Manage

GPS Automatically selected)

 Format: Select the data format you prefer

 NMEA Sentences: See the section on NMEA Sentences

later in this chapter for details.

 GNSS System: Select the satellite systems you want to use

(GPS, SBAS, GLONASS) and module settings (update rate,

baud rate, lter). The GNSS receiver can be set to remain

on during suspend. This reduces satellite reacquisition time,

but also draws more battery power when suspended. You

might want to restart the GNSS receiver after changing

settings.

GPS Intermediate Driver

The GPS Intermediate Driver (GPSID) is used to allow more than one program to use data from the GPS receiver. The GNSS control panel controls how the GPSID is used. The GPSID can output data on another COM port in a way that allows multiple programs to access the same COM port. This is called the GNSS program port and defaults to COM2. This can be set up on the Programs screen of the GNSS control panel.

Internal GPS is on COM8 and communicates at 115200 baud. These settings are found on the Hardware screen of the GPS Settings control panel. If another GPS receiver is to be used, this is where you connect that GPS receiver so that the GPSID can access it.

The camera, GPS function and JSNav application use the GPSID to obtain GPS information. Turning off the GPSID through the GPS hardware port disables these functions.

Note: If an application accesses the GPS module directly on COM8, the GPSID will not have access to the GPS, preventing camera geotagging and GPS from functioning.

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NMEA Sentences

Descriptions of the NMEA Sentences shown on the GNSS control panel menu follow.

 RMC - Recommended Minimum Specic GNSS Data.

Example of data output: $GPRMC,045824.00,A,4127.31350

,N,11202.79015,W,00.03,022.9,160914,,,A*4C.

The RMC message contains the time, date, position,

course and speed data provided by the GNSS navigation

receiver.

 VTG - Course over Ground & Ground Speed. The VTG

message provides actual course (CoG) and speed (SoG)

relative to the ground.

 GGA – Global Positioning System Fix Data. The GGA

message outputs time, position and x related data. The

x is based on all available GNSS. This message is similar

to the GNS – GNSS Fix Data GNS message.

 GSA – GNSS DOP and Active Satellites. The GSA message

contains the GNSS receiver’s operating mode, satellites

used for calculation of the PVT data transmitted by the

GGA message, and DOP values. The GPS satellites are

identied by their PRN, which range from 1 to 32. The

WAAS system has numbers 33 to 64 to identify its satellites.

The numbers 65 to 95 are used for GLONASS satellites (64

+ satellite slot number).

 GSV – GNSS Satellites In View. The GSV message identies

the number of satellites (SV) in view, satellites’ PRN

numbers, elevation, azimuth and SNR value. One GSV

message may contain data for one to four satellites.

If more than 4 satellites are in view then additional

GSV messages will be generated. Total number of

messages being transmitted and the number of the

current message are indicated in the rst two elds of

the message. If multiple GPS, GLONASS, etc. satellites

are in view, then separate GSV messages with Talker ID

GP for GPS satellites in view, GL for GLONASS and GA for

GALILEO satellites will be generated.

 GLL – Geographic Position – Latitude/Longitude. The

GLL message contains the latitude and longitude of the

present position, the time of the position x and the status.

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 3.5 GNS – GNSS Fix Data. The GNS message contains

Time, Position Fix and related data for single or combined

navigation satellite systems (GNSS). If the data is

calculated from multiple satellite systems in differential

mode then several GNS messages are generated. The rst

message with Talker ID “GN” will be followed by separate

messages with Talker ID “GP”, “GL” etc. to report the data

calculated from the individual systems. Only one GNS

message is generated in differential mode with SBAS.

 ZDA – Time & Date. The ZDA message provides UTC, day,

month, year, and local time zone. The Local time zone is

presented by the number of hours and minutes that have

to be added to local time in order to get the UTC time.

Local zone is generally negative for East longitudes with

local exceptions near the International Date Line.

 GBS – RAIM GNSS Satellite Fault Detection. The GBS

message provides results of the Receiver Autonomous

Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) function. Given that the GNSS

receiver is tracking sufcient satellites to perform integrity

checks on the positioning quality of the position solution,

a message is required in order to report the output of

this process to other systems and advise the system

user. With the RAIM function in the GNSS receiver, the

receiver can isolate faults to individual satellites and not

use these in its position and velocity calculations. Also,

the GNSS receiver can still track the satellite(s) and easily

judge when returned within tolerance. This message is

used for reporting such RAIM information. To perform this

integrity function, the GNSS receiver must have at least

two observables in addition to the minimum required for

navigation. Normally these observables take the form

of additional redundant satellites. If only GPS, GLONASS,

etc. is used for the reported position solution, the Talker ID

is “GP”, “GL”, etc. and the errors pertain to the individual

system. If satellites from multiple systems are used to

obtain the reported position solution, the Talker ID is “GN”

and the errors pertain to the combined solution.

 DTM – Datum Reference. The DTM message provides the

current local geodetic datum and datum offsets from

the reference datum. The reference Datum cannot be

changed and is always WGS 84 for the NV08C receiver.

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 GNSS System Compatibility Mode. To allow you to use

software developed for interfacing GPS-only receivers,

a Compatibility mode is included in the communication

protocol. In this mode the Talker ID of GGA, RMC, DTM,

GLL, VTG and ZDA messages is set to “GP” regardless of

which system satellites are used for the reported position.

JSNav Application

JSNav is a GPS/GNSS application that lets you easily collect waypoint or track data.

Note: Calibrate the compass and accelerometer before you use JSNav. Refer to Chapter 3, Programs and Settings, Compass and Accelerometer Calibration.

From the Home screen, select the JSNav gadget . A splash screen appears while the application opens, and then the main JSNav screen appears. Select the satellite icon in the upper right corner to turn GPS on or off. (A gray icon

means GPS is not connected, red means there is no x, yellow means a 2D x, and green means a 3D x.)

Once there is a x (this may take a few minutes) the left

portion of the screen shows you information about the current position as well as PDOP (position dilution of precision), EHE (estimated horizontal error), and the number

of satellites used for a x. To view signal strength and NMEA

strings, swipe this area to the right or left.

The right portion of the screen is used to collect and view waypoint or track data. Select the waypoint or track icon or swipe this portion of the screen to the right or left.

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Use the Touchscreen or Keyboard with JSNav

You can use the touchscreen or the keyboard to move around the JSNav screens and make selections. There are also shortcut key combinations unique to JSNav. To see them on the screen, select the menu icon , then ? Info or the + I keys.

JSNav Settings

Tap on the menu icon in the upper-left corner of the screen, and select Settings from the list. Go through the menu options to set up JSNav.

Note: These settings only impact the JSNav application. To set up GPS/GNSS, go to the GNSS Settings control panel

discussed earlier in this chapter.

 Units: Select English or metric units of measurement and

the display format for latitude and longitude.

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 GPS Settings: Select the maximum PDOP for collecting

points, minimum navigation speed you need to be

traveling for navigation to update properly, and the

navigation distance threshold. This is the distance you

can be from the point to which you are navigating to

show that you have arrived.

 Default File Type: Select .kml (keyhole markup language

used in Google Earth) or .csv (comma separated value).

Note that tracks with more than 1000 points default to

.csv due to memory limitations.

 Waypoint Settings: Set up the waypoint le naming

scheme, including the waypoint prex, increment step

size, and current value. For example, if the waypoint

prex is Point, increment step size is 10, current value is

100, and default le type is .kml, le names would be

Point110.kml, Point120.kml, Point130.kml, etc.) Also select

the number of points to average. The default is 1.

 Track Settings: Set up the track le naming scheme (see

Waypoint Settings). You can select a minimum time and

minimum distance needed before a point is collected. If

both are enabled, both conditions must be met before a

point is added to a track. You can disable suspend when

track points are being collected.

 Audio Notications: You can turn on notications for

waypoint arrival, waypoint collected, and track point

collected.

Some settings can be customized for a particular waypoint or track using edit on the data collection screens.

View Signal Strength and NMEA Strings

View the strength of satellites being used in a x (shown in

green) by swiping the left side of the display (where position is shown) on the JSNav Home screen to the right. View the NMEA strings that are coming in through the GNSS receiver by swiping the same area to the left. Strings can be saved

to a le.

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Collect Waypoint Data

From the main JSNav screen, select the waypoint icon to open the Collect Waypoint screen.

 To collect a waypoint, select the waypoint icon at

the bottom of the screen. Position information for the

waypoint is recorded.

 Select the edit icon to add or edit the name,

description, notes, and le type for this waypoint.

 To navigate back to the waypoint you just collected,

select the compass icon. A rotating compass is shown.

Walk in the direction of the red arrow. The distance shown

decreases as you get closer. Text saying Arrived is shown

and you hear a beep (if audio notications are set up)

when you reach the navigation distance threshold set up

in GPS Settings.

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Note: When moving, the compass shows the direction of

travel to the target. When stationary, the compass

displays a heading to the target, based on the internal

compass. The internal compass can be calibrated from

the Settings menu located at Start > Settings > System >

Sensors.

 Select the disc icon to save the waypoint to \My

Documents\My Waypoints.

Collect Track Data

From the main JSNav screen select the track icon to open the Collect Track screen.

 To collect points in a track, select the play key and

start moving along the desired track. Select the pause

key as needed, and select play to start again. Current position information, total distance, altitude change, and points in the track are collected.

 When you are nished, select the stop key. A dialogue

box is shown with the track name. You can use that name

or edit it. Select the check mark when you are nished.

The track is saved in \My Documents\My Tracks.

 Select the edit icon to add or edit the name,

description, notes, and le type for this track

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Manage Waypoints and Tracks

To view the waypoints and tracks you have saved, select the menu icon, then select Waypoints or Tracks from the menu. A list of waypoints or tracks is shown.

To open a le, select the name. You can view collected data, select the le for exporting or deletion by selecting

the box to the left of the name, navigate back to the waypoint or track points , delete the le , or edit the

le.

To select all of the les, tap the check box at the bottom

of the screen. You can delete or export all selected

les. Exported les are placed into a directory called

Exports inside of your \My Documents folder.

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Importing Waypoints and Tracks

Waypoint and track le formats must be .kml, .kmz or .csv. CSV les must contain a column for both latitude and

longitude.

To import a waypoint or track le, place the le into the \ My Documents\My Waypoints or \My Tracks directory. You

can create subdirectories to organize your data if you want.

Once you place a waypoint or track le into the proper directory or subdirectory, it appears in the list of les.

An imported track le can only contain one track if you are going to navigate to a specic track. If a le contains

multiple tracks, a key inside of JSNav is available to extract

the tracks into separate les.

Navigating to a Waypoint or Track

You can navigate back to any saved waypoint or track.

Select the le you want to navigate to as described in the

previous section, Managing Waypoints and Tracks. Select the compass icon.

A rotating compass is shown. Travel in the direction of the red arrow. The distance shown decreases as you get closer. When you reach the navigation distance threshold set up in the settings, text saying Arrived is shown and you hear a

beep if audio notication has been set up.

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Camera

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Camera

Allegro 2 Geo models have a 5MP camera. Juniper Geotagging™ gives you the ability to embed and emboss photos with the date, time, and GPS position.

The camera window and ash are located on the back of

the Allegro 2.

Note: The ash can also be used as a ashlight. See Chapter

2, Hardware Components, Flashlight.

Camera Settings for Still Images

Press the orange + C keys to turn the camera on and open the Pictures and Videos application.

Pictures Menu

Select the Menu soft key for a pull-down list of setting options. View or change the settings before you take photos. These settings will apply to all photos taken, but can be edited as needed.

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Flash

To use the ash, select Flash from the Menu, then select On. The ash automatically turns on each time you take a photo. To turn it off, select Flash from the menu and select Off.

Pictures & Videos Control Panel

To view or change additional settings, select Options from the Menu soft key. The Camera control panel is shown. Use the horizontal scrolling menu near the top of the screen to see what the settings are and make changes as needed.

Geotagging

When pictures are geotagged, the date, time, latitude,

longitude, le name, and notes can be included with the

pictures with the emboss and embed options.

Note: Calibrate the compass and accelerometer before you use Geotagging. Refer to Chapter 3, Programs and Settings, Compass and Accelerometer Calibration.

Follow these steps:

1. Turn on GPS by selecting the GPS gadget on the

Home screen and waiting for a x.

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2. Select the Menu soft key, then select Geotag from the menu. The following Emboss Options screen is shown:

3. Select the information you want to emboss on pictures, the position, and the color.

4. The selected information is embossed on pictures, making it part of the images.

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5. You can build GPS information into jpg les from the Embed Options screen. (This information does not appear on the images.) You can select Use True North.

6. Embed GPS allows you to put images into programs like Google Earth™ and sort them by location, etc. If you select User Note, the note screen is shown after a photo is taken. Enter a note for the image and press OK.

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Take Photos and Select Photo Options

Press the + C keys to turn the camera on. Frame the photo as desired and press the action key or the return key . A square yellow box is shown indicating that the camera is focusing. Press enter when you are ready to take the picture. A screen like the following is shown for a few seconds. Hold the handheld steady until you hear a click, indicating that the photo has been taken.

Note: The built-in accelerometer is used to detect the handheld orientation when the picture is snapped and save the image in the right orientation.

While the photo is being saved, a disk symbol is shown

briey. The full photo is then shown on the screen.

Photo Options

Select the Menu soft key to see a list of options for a particular photo. (The photo must appear on the screen.)

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To take another photo, press the Camera soft key. To see a library of photos and pictures, press Thumbnails.

Videos

Press the + C keys to turn the camera on. Select the Menu soft key, and select Video.

Select Menu again to view and adjust settings as desired.

Press the action key or the return key to start recording a video. Press the key again to end the video.

Note: To take photos instead of videos, select Menu and select Still (see previous screen).

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Audio

You can record sound with videos. From the Pictures & Videos application screen, tap Menu > Video > Menu > Options. From the Video screen, tap Include audio when recording video les to turn audio on.

Photo and Video Library

To view your photo and video library, select the Thumbnails soft key from the Pictures and Videos application screen.

Library Menu Options

Select a photo or video, then the Menu soft key. You can send, delete, edit, etc. the selected photo or video.

3G Data Modem

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3G Data Modem

The 3G data modem is an option for Allegro 2 Geo models, adding Wide Area Network data modem capability. The modem is installed at the factory.

The modem is a cellular data modem, type GSM/UMTS. It

is ve band modem compatible. The modem operates in

different modes, depending on the wireless provider and the signal strength. Data speeds vary anywhere from 10 or 20 Kbps when using GPRS to over 1 Mbps when using HSD PA.

GSM Modem

The GSM modem is a cellular data modem, type GSM/ UMTS. It provides data transmission in the United States, as well as internationally.

Set up a Data Account with a Wireless Provider

Contact a wireless provider to set up data service for the cellular data modem and obtain an account and mini SIM card (purchased separately). You need to provide the following information when setting up an account:

1. Billing Information and business ID, such as your Federal Tax I.D. or VAT number.

2. The wireless services required. Specify that you need data service only. You do not need voice or messaging services.

3. You may be asked for the modem’s IMEI number, which can be found here: Start > Settings > System > System Information > 3G Modem with the modem powered on.

4. You may be asked to provide the modem’s model number. This number allows the carrier to verify this modem as one of its approved models. If asked for this by the carrier, it is a Juniper Systems Allegro 2.

Install the SIM Card

To insert or remove a card follow these steps:

1. Power off the handheld.

2. The mini SIM card slot is located in the battery

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compartment. Loosen the screws to the door and remove it.

CAUTION: Do not use a micro SIM adapter. The adapter can get stuck and damage the slot.

3. Remove the battery pack.

CAUTION: The Allegro 2 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed.

4. An image on the battery compartment label shows the correct location and orientation for the mini SIM card. Pull out the SIM card tray. Place the card onto the tray and push the tray in until it catches.

To remove the SIM card, pull the tray open and remove the card. Push the empty tray in until it catches.

5. Replace the battery pack, and attach the battery door.

6. Power on the Allegro 2.

Note: If the modem was on before shutting the Allegro 2

down to insert the SIM card, you are prompted to congure

the data connection when you reboot. See the instructions on the following pages.

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Set up the GSM Modem

Tap on the 3G modem gadget . After about 30 seconds it turns green, indicating that the modem is available.

Once the modem is available, congure it to make a

connection. Tap and hold the modem gadget to open the Connections control panel.

Select Automatically congure connection. The name of

your carrier appears. Select Next. A progress graphic is shown on the next screen while your Internet settings are

congured.

You can now access the Internet. Open Internet Explorer to test your setup.

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Connection Problems

If the connection fails to automatically congure, there

might not be a signal where you are located. You can try repeating the set up process.

Wireless Safety

RF Interference Issues

It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due in particular to the possibility of radio frequency (RF), interference. Follow the safety advice given below carefully.

 Switch OFF your cell modem when in an aircraft. The use

of cellular telephones in an aircraft may endanger the operation of the aircraft, disrupt the cellular network and is illegal.

 Switch OFF your cell modem in hospitals and any other

place where medical equipment may be in use.

 Respect restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel

depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress.

 Operating your cell modem close to inadequately

protected personal medical devices, such as hearing aids and pacemakers, could be hazardous. Consult the manufacturers of the medical device to determine if it is adequately protected.

 Operation of your cell modem close to other electronic

equipment may also cause interference if the equipment is inadequately protected. Observe any warning signs and manufacturers’ recommendations.

 Do not place the cell modem alongside computer discs,

credit or travel cards, or other magnetic media. The modem may affect the information contained on discs or cards.

Maintenance of Your Modem

Do not attempt to disassemble the cell modem. No user serviceable parts exist inside the cell modem.

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Barcode Scanner

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Barcode Scanner

The Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld with a barcode scanner allows you to read 1D and 2D barcodes and easily import barcode data into custom or standard programs running on the Allegro 2.

Quick Start – Easily Scan a Barcode Now

When you receive your Allegro 2 with the barcode scanner, you can scan a barcode right away using the default settings. Follow these steps:

1. Find a barcode to scan (or use this one):

2. If the battery pack has not been charged, plug the AC wall power charger into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC power jack on the Allegro 2.

3. The handheld powers on and a progress indicator is shown on the screen.

4. The Barcode Connector™ utility automatically opens. Minimize the main screen by pressing the X soft key in the bottom right corner of the screen. The Home screen is shown.

Note: If the Barcode Connector utility does not automatically open when the handheld is powered on, select the Barcode Connector icon from the favorites bar on the Home screen. If this icon is not shown on the Home screen, tap the Windows start screen soft key to locate and select the utility.

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To congure a button to use for the scan operation, see

Programmable Keys in Chapter 2.

5. Open a document to receive the barcode data. (The Notes application is provided on the Allegro 2.)

6. Put the cursor where you want the barcode data to be placed.

7. Using the red crosshairs, aim the scanner at the barcode you are scanning. Press the button you programmed as Barcode Scan to begin scanning.

8. When the scanner decodes the barcode, the data is placed in your document. (With Excel, tap on the column you want the data to appear in.)

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Barcode Connector Utility

The Barcode Connector™ utility is a barcode wedge program provided with the barcode scanner. Depending

on the conguration of your Allegro 2, it either loads

automatically when the handheld is turned on or you can open it from the Home screen.

Note: If the program does not appear in the Home screen favorites bar as shown above (lower right-hand corner), tap the Windows Start screen key and nd it in the Start menu.

When the Barcode Connector utility loads, the main screen appears:

You can select three options, depending on how you want the Barcode Connector utility and barcode to behave during startup and suspend. Tap on the check boxes to turn options on or off.

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Two main functions are accessed from here:

 Barcode Setup – Use the setup screens to congure

the settings of the barcode hardware and Barcode Connector utility.

 Power Down Barcode and Exit – This function shuts down

the barcode scanner. You may want to do this to prevent accidental triggering of a scan sequence. Otherwise, we recommend that you leave it powered on. The barcode

is congured to enter a sleep state when it is inactive and

consumes about 8mW of power when it is in this state.

To minimize the Barcode Connector utility, press the X soft key in the bottom right corner of the display.

Barcode Setup

When you select Barcode Setup, The Barcode Connector control panel is displayed. Near the top of the screen is a horizontal scrolling menu. Depending on the size of the menu, a vertical scroll bar may be displayed as well. Select

screens from the menu to view or edit the congurations for

the Barcode Connector utility and the barcode hardware. A description of these screens follows.

User Screen

The User screen has the following functions:

 Button Control Panel – Select the hyperlink to view the

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Button Control Panel. For more information on how to use the Button Control Panel, see Programmable Keys in Chapter 2.

 Trigger Mode While Holding Scan Button – Select Scan to

start scanning the moment the button is pressed. Select Aim to turn on the aimer when the button is pressed and to start scanning when the button is released.

 Beep On and Visual On – Select options for audio and

visual indicators based on good or bad scan reads.

Test Screen

The Test screen has the following functions:

 Scan – Tap Scan to test the settings and to view

information about a scanned barcode. The button you set up on the keypad can also be used.

 Code Type and Scan Data – After a successful scan, the

barcode code type and the scan data are displayed.

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General Screen

The General screen has the following functions:

 Scan Time – Adjust the scan time, which is the duration of

time before the scanner times out. This is adjustable from

0.5 to 9.9 seconds, with 2 seconds as the default.

 Enable or disable Aiming Crosshairs.

 Enable or disable Decoding Illumination (red light).

 Illumination Brightness – For better barcode performance,

we recommended that you leave illumination brightness at the maximum value of 10.

 Pick List Mode – Enable this mode if barcodes are close

together. The scanner only decodes barcodes aligned directly under the center of the aiming crosshairs. Disable this mode if only one barcode is viewable. When disabled, the aiming crosshairs do not have to line up directly on the barcode in order for the scanner to read it. Just aim the scanner in the general area where the barcode is located. This can be helpful in situations where

it might be difcult to precisely aim the scanner, such as

in locations with bright sunlight.

 Consecutive Read Level – Select how many successful

consecutive reads the barcode must get before being decoded.

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Data Format Screen

The Data Format screen has the following function:

 Select optional prexes and sufxes from the Format

pull-down list to add to the scan data. If you use a program like Excel, we recommend that you select

<Data><Sufx1> with Sufx1 set to a carriage return

(<CR>). This puts each scan on a new line.

1D Code Types Screen

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The 1D Code Types screen has the following functions:

 Inverse 1D – Enable/disable inverse 1D bar codes or select

Auto Detect.

 Enable/disable the 1D code types listed.

Tap Options to congure 1D code type specic settings. A

horizontal scrolling menu is shown near the top of the screen with options for Code 39, Code 128/Code 93/Discrete, UPC/ EAN 1, UPC/EAN 2, Interleaved GS1 DataBar, MSI Plessey, Codabar/Code 11, and Matrix 2 of 5. Depending on which 1D barcodes you are going to read, you should review the options and congure them for your needs. For example, below is the screen for Code 39:

Set Length: This option allows you to specify the length of the barcodes you want to read. This could be useful if you

know that all valid barcodes will be a specic length or a

range of lengths.

You can specify four barcode lengths (let A refer to the rst length eld and B refer to the second length eld):

 One Discrete Length – Set A to the discrete length and

B to 0. Only barcodes with an exact length of A are decoded.

 Two Discrete Lengths – Set A greater than B (both non-

zero). Only barcodes with lengths A or B are decoded.

 Length Within Range – Set A less than B (both non-zero).

Barcodes between and including A and B are decoded.

 Any length – Set A to 0. Any barcode length is decoded.

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Composite/Postal Code Types Screen

The Composite/Postal Code Types screen has the following functions:

 Composite Codes - Enable or disable composite code

types.

 Postal Codes - Enable or disable postal code types.

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2D Code Types Screen

The 2D Code Types screen has the following function:

 2D Code Types - Enable or disable 2D code types.

Proles Screen

The Proles screen has the following functions:

 Select a Prole to Save or Load - A prole is a saved set of

settings. To load a prole, select the prole from the drop-

down list and select Load.

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Note: When a setting is changed, a hidden prole (called “last user”) is updated. When this utility is launched, it loads

the settings from the last user prole.

Up to four proles with different settings can be saved.

To save a new prole, congure the settings previously discussed, come to this screen, select the prole name you

want to use, and select Save.

Note: Any changes to settings after a prole is loaded will not automatically get saved out to the prole, but will get

saved out to “last user.”

Barcode Troubleshooting

1. When I read a barcode, the data returned is not correct.

Reason/Solution: Ensure that the congurations are set up

correctly so you are given the information you need. For example, to read a Code 32 barcode, on the 1D Code Type tab, ensure that Code 39 is selected. Select Options, and on the Code 39 tab ensure that Convert Code 39 to Code 32 is selected.

2. I don’t know what type of barcode I am trying to scan.

Reason/Solution: Enable all the barcode types on the 1D Code Types, Composite/Postal Code Types, and 2D Code Types tabs (some types are mutually exclusive). Go to the Test screen. Scan the barcode and the Code Type window

shows the type of barcode scanned. When you are nished,

go back and deselect barcode types you are not using.

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