Juniper Archer 3 Owner's Manual
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Contents
1 Getting Started
The Anatomy of the Archer 3 2
Perform Initial Tasks 3
2 Standard Features
LED Activity Indicators 12
SD Cards 12
Connector I/O Module 13
Audio Features 14
Creating a Partnership 14
Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults 15
A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling
Storing the Archer 3 and Battery Pack 20
Protecting the Touchscreen 21
Cleaning the Archer 3 21
Recycling the Archer 3 and Batteries 22
B Warranty and Repair Information
Limited Product Warranty 24
Extended Warranties 26
Repairing the Archer 3 27
C Warnings and Regulatory Information
Product Warnings 30
Certications and Standards 31
D Specifications
Archer 3 Rugged Handheld Specications 36
Index
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1
Getting Started
Getting Started
The Archer 3 Rugged Handheld™ powered by Android™
features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a numeric keypad. Standard
accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall
charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and a
capacitive blunt tip stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS,
and barcode scanner are options.
The Anatomy of the Archer 3
Front and Back Features
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1 Bumper, Top
2 Touchscreen
3 Keypad
4 Sensor (option)
5 Microphone
6 Power Button
7 Led Indicators (charging
indicator on the right,
programmable indicator
on the left)
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8 Barcode Window (option)
9 Camera Window (option)
10 Camera Flash and Flashlight
Window (option)
11 Speaker
12 Screw Holding Battery Door
in Place (1 of 4 captive screws)
13 Hand Strap with Stylus
Holder and Tether Ring
14 Door to Battery
Compartment and Card Slot
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Battery Compartment and Card Slots
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1 Battery Door, Screws, Hand
Strap (door removed)
2 Battery Pack
3 SD/SDHC Card Slot, Micro
4 Batter y Compartment
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Connector Module and Barcode Reader
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1 Connector Module
2 USB Client, Micro
3 Microphone/Speaker Jack
4 USB Host, Full Size
5 9 -pin Serial Port
6 12-24V DC Jack
7 Barcode Window (option)
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Perform Initial Tasks
When you receive your Archer 3, perform the tasks outlined
in this section before rst use.
Review Documentation
A direct link to this manual posted on our website is located
in Settings > Device status > User’s Manual. The manual
will be updated during the life of the Allegro 3. Compare
version numbers to see if a document has changed.
Other documents including a quick start guide, release
notes, and product literature are available on our website in
Chapter 1 Getting Started 3
PDF format. A wealth of other user information is also posted
there. Go to: http://www.junipersys.com.
Apply a Screen Protector (Optional)
The touchscreen is extremely scratch resistant, so a screen
protector is not included with the Archer 3. If you decide to
apply one, refer to the installation instructions included with
your screen protector for specic details.
Install the Battery Pack and SD Card (Optional)
The Archer 3 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install
and charge the battery pack as follows:
CAUTION: Power-off the Archer 3 before removing the
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battery. If you remove the battery without powering-off
the handheld, you may damage the handheld and/or lose
data.
1. The battery compartment is accessed from the back of
the handheld. Loosen the four captive screws holding
the battery compartment door in place using a #1
Phillips screwdriver. Remove the door. You do not need
to remove the hand strap.
CAUTION: The Archer 3 is not sealed against water and
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dust when the battery door is not installed.
2. If you are using a micro SD card for additional memory,
you can install it now before you install the battery pack
or at another time. See more details about installing an
SD card later in this manual.
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3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment.
Make sure the symbols on the battery pack label align
with the symbols inside the compartment.
Line the symbols up
on the case and the
battery pack as shown
4. Replace the door and tighten the screws.
5. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the
Archer 3 into a wall socket. Plug the other end into
the DC power jack on the Archer 3. The red LED on
the keypad blinks when the battery pack is charging.
Charge the battery pack for 4-6 hours at room
temperature.
Attach the Stylus Tether
A 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.
One end of the tether is attached to the stylus. To attach it
to the hand strap, follow these steps:
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1. Pull the free tether loop through the tether ring on the
hand strap. Insert the stylus with the attached tether
through this loop and tighten the loop.
2. Place the stylus into the holder on the hand strap.
Turn the Archer 3 on
To turn the Archer 3 on, press and release the power key.
The handheld powers on and begins the startup process.
This takes several seconds. When it is complete, the Lock
screen is shown. Swipe up on this screen to unlock it. The
primary Home screen is shown.
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Standard Features
Standard Features
This chapter discusses the standard features included on all
Acher 3 models.
Operating System
This Archer 3 is powered by the Android operating system. If
you need additional information about Android, there is a
wealth of information on the internet.
Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the following elements:
Status Bar and Icons
Web Link for Downloading Apps
Favorite s Tray
Navigation Bar
Power Off or Restart
Press and briey hold the power button. You are asked if you
want to Power Off or Restart.
Note: The display automatically goes to sleep after a set
amount of time passes (you can adjust this in Settings). Press
the power key and the lock screen appears. After you swipe
up, the last screen that was opened is shown.
Quick Settings and Notications
Touch and hold the status bar from any screen to see the
Notication drawer. Any notications you should see are
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shown underneath the drawer. Swipe down twice from
the drawer and the Quick Settings tray is shown which lets
you to adjust some settings (screen brightness) and toggle
certain apps on and off (Bluetooth). Swipe left to see more
options. To close it, swipe the tray up.
Operating System Languages
The Android operating system is available in multiple
languages. Select Settings > Languages & input >
Language to view the options and make a selection. Some
unique Mesa 2 settings and apps like Touch Control and the
Barcode Connector are only available in English.
Display and Touchscreen
The Archer 3 has a bright color display and capacitive
touchscreen. It is easy to view outdoors and is sealed
against water and dust. The Archer 3 recognizes touch
gestures, making it easy to use a nger to make selections
and navigate. You can also use the ne tip capacitive stylus
included with the Archer 3 or optimize it for wet conditions.
To adjust display settings including the font size, brightness,
sleep interval, orientation, go to Settings > Display.
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Touchscreen Touch Control Setting
To adjust the Touchscreen Control setting, go to Settings
> Touch Control. Select the prole you want the screen
optimized for: Finger, Stylus, or Wet. As the new prole loads,
a progress bar is shown. You can try different proles to
see which one works best for the conditions the Archer 3 is
being used in.
Note: When using the Archer 3 in wet conditions, you must
use your nger or the blunt tipped stylus that is included.
A hard-tipped stylus will not work. Other third party styli
might work with the Mesa 2 touch proles, but we cannot
guarantee it.
Keyboard Features
The Archer 3 has a numeric keypad and function keys. The
keys are sealed and have backlight illumination. Some keys
have dual functions and are programmable. Go to Settings
> Keypad to see what the keys are set to and to make
adjustments
Power Management
The Archer 3 uses a Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack.
CAUTION: Only use batteries designed for the Archer 3 from
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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 efciently at room
temperature (68°F or 20°C). The battery pack will not charge
if it is too hot or too cold.
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CAUTION: The Archer 3 is not sealed against water and dust
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when the battery door is not installed properly.
CAUTION: Power-off the Archer 3 before removing the
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battery. If you remove the battery without powering-off
the handheld, you may damage the handheld and/or lose
data.
Battery Life
Battery life on a full charge is generally up to 20 hours. This
can vary depending on the applications used, backlight
usage, and radio usage.
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.
The Archer 3 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.
Dim the backlight after a set interval.
Disable radios when not in use.
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LED Activity Indicators
LED activity indicators are located on the keypad
underneath the power button.
Red LED on the right (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 left (associated with notications):
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.
Blue LED on the left (associated with shift functions):
Solid: When you press the shift key, the blue LED lights
up and stays on until another key is pressed. If the shift
function is locked, the blue LED stays on.
SD Cards
The Archer 3 has a slot for a micro SD/SDXC card located in
the battery compartment. To insert or remove a card follow
these steps:
1. Power off the handheld by holding the power button until
the Power Button menu appears and selecting Power Off.
CAUTION: Power-off the Archer 3 before removing the
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battery. If you remove the battery without powering-off
the handheld, you may damage the handheld and/or
lose data.
2. Loosen the screws to the battery compartment, and
remove the door. The hand strap remains attached.
CAUTION: The Archer 3 is not sealed against water and
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dust when the battery door is not installed properly.
3. Remove the battery pack.
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