Juniper Field PC Owner's Manual

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Contents

1 Getting Started

The Anatomy of the Field PC 6
Getting Started 7

2 Battery and Power

Battery Settings Screen 12
Charging the Battery Pack 14
USB/Power Dock 16
Using Vehicle Power 18

3 Communicating with a

Desktop Computer

Communicating with a Desktop Computer 20

4 Using the Hardware

Using the Hardware 24
Powering Off, Suspending, Resetting, and
Restoring Factory Defaults 26
Using the stylus 28
Using the Touchscreen 29
PC Card Installation 30
Micro SD Card Installation 30

5 Programs and Settings

Understanding the Today Screen 34
Entering Information 35
Recognizing Status Icons 37
Recognizing Soft Keys 38
Performing Common tasks on the Field PC 40

Contents  iii

iv  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Using On-Device Help 43
Backing Up Data 44
Connecting to a Desktop Computer 48
Information for Software Developers 48

6 Bluetooth® Wireless Communications

Bluetooth® Drivers and Profiles 50
Supported Bluetooth® Profiles 56

7 Wi-Fi Connections

Wi-Fi Connections 64

8 Care and Maintenance

Caring for Your Field PC 68
Disposing of the Field PC and Battery Pack 73

9 Service Information

Repairing the Field PC 76
Preparing for a Service Center Call 76

A Product Specifications and Warnings

Product Specifications 78
Battery Warnings 79
Equipment Warnings 80

B Certifications and

Regulatory Information

Regulatory Information 82
Limited Product Warranty 85

Index

1

Getting Started

6  The Anatomy of the Field PC

7  Getting S

tarted

6  Field PC Owner’s Manual

The Field PC is a rugged handheld computer designed for
data collection from multiple environments. Equipped with
Windows Mobile 6 it features a wide variety of applications

soware and accessories.

The Anatomy of the Field PC

The picture below shows some of the important features of the
Field PC.

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1

2

3

4

5

7

9

10

11

CAUTION: Tampering

with the jack screws will
break the waterproof
seal of the unit.

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6

USB client (mini B)

Touchscreen/display

Top lanyard cleats

Battery door latches
Power button
Bottom lanyard cleats

7
8
9

10

USB host (full size A)
12V DC jack

Stylus

9-pin serial port

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2
3
4
5
6

11

Back compartment door

Getting Started

Install the Battery Pack

When you receive the Field PC, you must install and charge

the NiMH baery pack before using. To do this, complete the

following steps:

1. Push up on the sliding latches on the sides of the Field PC

t

o open the baery compartment door.

2. Place the NiMH baery pack in the le side of the baery

co

mpartment, push down, and slide it all the way to the

right. There is a small arrow on the boom right corner of
the baery pack, make sure the arrow is pointing to the

ri

ght when it is placed in the Field PC.

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3. Push the baery door closed until the slide latches click

into place. If the latches are not securely in place the unit is
no longer water tight.

N

ote: Do not turn on the Field PC yet.

4. Plug the AC wall charger that came with the Field PC into

t

he wall socket.

5. Remove the rubber protector from the Field PC’s external

p

ower input jack.

6. Plug the wall charger into the Field PC power jack located

at the top of the case. The Charge Seings screen opens

requesting you set the charge percentage. Select En

ter

percentage and capacity, set the baery charge to 10%, and

leave the baery capacity at 4000.

7. Charge the baery pack at room temperature for at least

6 h

ours.

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10  Field PC Owner’s Manual

2

Battery and
Power

12  Battery Settings Screen

14  C

harging the Battery Pack

16  U

SB/Power Dock

18  U

sing Vehicle Power

12  Field PC Owner’s Manual

This chapter teaches you about the rechargeable NiMH baery
pack. It typically lasts 12 to 20 hours, and charges in 4–6
hours using a wall charger, vehicle charger (optional), or USB/

PowerDock (optional).

Battery Settings Screen

Understanding the Battery Settings Screen

The baery charge percentage of the Field PC must be
conrmed or manually set using the Baery Seings Screen.

This screen appears whenever:

The baery pack is removed and (re)installed.

The “Power O” option is selected from the “Power Buon”
menu (which appears aer holding the Power Buon for 8

seconds) and then the Field PC is powered back on.

A Hard Reset is performed (by holding down the Power

Buon for 10 seconds).

A Clean Boot (Set to Factory Defaults) is performed.

The charge of the baery pack is fully drained while in

the Field PC, and the unit is then plugged into an AC wall

charger or USB/Power Dock and turns on.

Note: To access the Charge Seings screen, you can either tap the
baery icon or go to Start > Seings > System tab > Power >

Charge Seings tab.

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Battery Settings Options

The New Baery Detected screen has four choices:

Same baery, use last values

Full baery

Charge unknown

Enter percentage and capacity

Use Same Baery if t

he Field PC was turned o and back

on or if the baery was taken out and re-inserted without

being recharged, this option uses the information the

unit already has for the baery seing.

Use Full Baery if the baery is fully charged.

Use Charge Unknown if you do not know the charge of the
baery.

Note: The baery gauging will not be accurate with Charge
Unknown until the baery is fully charged. The baery icon
may not display the percentage of charge correctly.

Use Enter percentage and capacity if you know the charge or
if it is a new baery pack.

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14  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Enter the correct percentage if it is known and click Ok. If it is a

new baery pack complete the following steps:

1. Set the Percentage to 10 and leave the Baery Capacity

a

t 4000.

N

ote: The factory baery is 4000 mAh and so the default for the
Capacity box is 4000. To learn more about this seing read the
Baery Capacity section.

2. Tap on Ok to save the seings and to close the screen.

3

. Plug unit into AC charger to charge the new baery.

O

nce the baery pack is fully charged, the gauging is

automatically set to 100%.

B

a

ttery Capacity

The capacity is the amount of energy a fully charged baery can
supply in milliamp-hours (mAh). The baery capacity of the
factory Field PC baery pack is 4000 so the default seing for the
baery capacity is 4000.

If you are using a dierent baery pack, check its mAh
rating commonly listed on the baery label. For optimum
performance, use baery packs with a 3000 to 4000 mAh

capacity. The higher the capacity the longer the charge is held.

Note: As a baery pack ages, operation time is reduced. The capacity
seing for an older baery pack can be adjusted downward to reduce
charging time and to more accurately represent the baery capacity.

Charging the Battery Pack

Recharging the NiMH Battery Pack

We recommend charging the Field PC baery pack when it is
not in use. The Field PC prevents the baery pack from being
overcharged if le plugged into the wall charger.

Temperature Ranges for Charging the NiMH Battery Pack

The Field PC NiMH baery pack is charged most eciently at
temperatures ranging between 10° to 20° C (50° to 68° F) when
th

e AC power adapter is used. The Field PC baery pack does

not charge outside of the range 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F).

Us

ing the Alkaline Battery Holder (optional accessory)

To properly use the alkaline baery holder, complete the

following steps:

1. Open the alkaline baery holder by pressing the tabs

s

imultaneously on either side and pulling.

2. Insert three unused AA alkaline baeries by following the

+ a

nd – signs respectively.

N

ote: It is important that only alkaline baeries are used. We
recommend using non-rechargeable high quality alkaline baeries

su

ch as Duracell

®

Ultra or Energizer® Lithium.

3. Close the alkaline baery holder by sliding the door in

p

lace and press down to snap it securely shut.

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4. Follow the directions for changing a baery pack to install

the alkaline baery holder. However, the charge seings

screen will not pop up.

The alkaline baery holder is to be used as an emergency,

secondary source of power, not as the primary source. The

baeries do not last as long as the standard baery pack and

have a lower performance rate. The display heater cannot be

enabled and the backlight is disabled when the baery power

level is low.

Please recycle used alkaline baeries in a responsible way.

USB/Power Dock

The USB/Power Dock charges the Field PC, and allows you
to transfer and synchronize les between the Field PC and

a desktop computer. The Power Dock is ordered separately.
Listed below are the functions of the three LED indicators on
the Power Dock:

Function LED Color

Power Supply Green

Charging Amber

USB Communication Red

Power Supply

The Power Dock uses the AC wall adapter that comes with the
Fi

eld PC. Plug the Field PC power adapter into the dock, in the

back on the right, and then into the wall.

When the green LED indicator turns on, the Power Dock has
power.

Charging

Th

e Power Dock charges the Field PC. Place the Field PC into
the Power Dock and the Field PC automatically turns on and
begins charging, the amber LED is on. When the amber LED

tu

rns o, the Field PC is nished charging. The charging time

is the same whether the Field PC is turned on or o.

Note: Never operate the Field PC in the USB/Power Dock without
a baery installed. The dock does not supply adequate power to the
Fi

eld PC for normal operation. Do not use the Power Dock with

alkaline baeries installed.

USB Client (USB-B)

12V DC jack

USB Client (USB-B)

12V DC jack

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USB Communication

T

he Power Dock also provides a USB connection from the

Fi

eld PC to the desktop computer. The red LED indicator turns

on when the USB connection between the Field PC and desktop

computer is active.

Using Vehicle Power

Vehicle Mode should be used when the Field PC is connected
to a vehicle power supply. By using Vehicle Mode the

baery does not charge if the charge level is above 90%. This
restriction makes sure the baery is not overcharged.

To turn Vehicle Mode on (default is o), complete the following

steps:

1. T

ap S

tart > Seings > System tab > Power > Charge Seings tab.

2. Sele

ct In-Vehicle Charge Mode check box.

3. Tap o

k.

WARNING: If Vehicle Mode is not used when charging in a

vehicle, the baery may be overcharged resulting in permanent
damage to the baery.

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Communicating
with a Desktop
Computer

20  Communicating with a

Desktop Computer

20  Field PC Owner’s Manual

The Field PC can connect to a desktop computer using
either ActiveSync

®

(for computers with Windows® 2000 and

Windows

®

XP), or Windows Mobile® Device Center (for

computers with Windows Vista™).

Communicating with a Desktop Computer

Install ActiveSync® on a Desktop Computer (Windows® 2000 and 
Windows® XP)

Note: If you have Windows

Vista™, see Install Windows Mobile

Device

®

Center.

Insert the Geing Started Disc into your desktop computer. A
window appears on the display.

Select your language.

Follow the directions on the screen to install Windows

®

ActiveSync

®

4.5.

Note: Install ActiveSync® before aaching the USB cable to the
de

sktop or Field PC.

Creating an ActiveSync® Connection

1. Plug USB Client end (mini B) of the USB communications

c

able into your Field PC.

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

co

mmunications cable into your desktop computer.

3. Establish an ActiveSync® p

artnership by following the

instructions on the desktop computer screen.

Install Windows Mobile® Device Center on a Desktop Computer 
(Windows Vista™)

To install the Windows Mobile® Device Center on a desktop
computer with Windows Vista™ complete the following steps:

1. C

onnect your device to your desktop computer.

2

. Download the Windows Mobile® D

evice Center Installer
to your computer by clicking on the download link that
appears in the pop-up window.

3. Select “Run this program from its current location” and

click OK.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

C

reating Windows Mobile® Device Center Connection

Once Windows Mobile® Device Center has been installed,

create a connection at any time by plugging one end of a USB

ca

ble into the computer and the other end into the Field PC.
Windows Mobile® Device Center automatically opens. Follow
the steps on the screen.

Note: For more information about connecting to a computer using
either ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile® D

evice center visit the

Microso Windows Mobile® website.

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4

Using the
Hardware

24  Using the Hardware

26  P

owering Off, Suspending, Resetting,

and Restoring Factory Defaults

28

  U

sing the Stylus

29  U

sing the Touchscreen

30  P

C Card Installation

30  M

icro SD Card Installation

24  Field PC Owner’s Manual

This chapter discusses the hardware components of the Field

PC. Specically, you will learn about:

Keyboard functions

Suspending, powering o, and reseing the device

Using the stylus

Using the touchscreen

Using the PC card slot

Using the Micro SD card slot

Using the Hardware

Keyboard Features

Pictured below is a diagram of the Field PC keyboard.

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2 3

4

5 76 8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Home
Left soft key
Menu

Right soft key

OK

Backlight

Contrast/Brightness dim

Contrast/Brightness bright

Orange shift key
Blue shift key

Tasks manager
Touchscreen enable/disable
Windows start menu

Power

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2
3
4
5
6
7

8

9
10
11
12
13
14

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Some keys have standard functions as well as special functions

accessed with the ORANGE and BLUE shi keys.

Five keys are located below the display. These keys act as
standard Windows Mobile keys unless the application program

uses them as function keys. With the use of the ORANGE
and BLUE shi keys, twelve function keys and three special

function keys are available.

Function Keys and Key Sequences

The Windows Mobile functions are the standard key outputs.
These include the Home key, the Menu key, and the Tasks
Manager key. The standard key outputs are functional unless

an ORANGE or BLUE shi key is pressed.

S

hi

ft Key Usage

Note: Follow the same steps with the ORANGE shi key to access the
orange printed keyboard characters.

To access a single blue printed keyboard characters:

Press and release the BLUE shi key followed by the key
with the desired blue-leered character.

To activate several blue-leered keys before returning to

standard mode:

Press and hold the BLUE shi key down while you press all
the desired BLUE keys. Once the BLUE shi key is released,

the keyboard reverts back to the standard mode.

Co

mmunication Ports

The Field PC has the following communication ports located at
the top of the case:

9 pin serial port

USB A (host) port

USB B mini (client) port

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Connector Protectors

The Field PC is sealed without the protectors, however the rubber
connector protectors keep dirt and moisture out of the ports.

Powering Off, Suspending, Resetting, and Restoring 
Factory Defaults

The Power buon allows you to suspend, power o, or reset

the device. A series of keyboard actions also lets you restore

seings, and icons to their original factory defaults. Below are

instructions for each action.

Po

wering Off the Device

When the device is powered o, 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 will be lost.

To preserve baery power, we recommend you power o the
device if it will be le unused for two weeks or longer.

To p

ower o the Field PC,

1. Save all open les and close any running programs.

2

. Press and hold the Power buon until the Power Buon

m

enu appears.

N

ote: The Field PC cannot be powered o while it is plugged into

the wall charger.

3. Tap Power O. A warning dialog appears. Tap OK.

To power on your Field PC, hold down the Power buon until

you see the screen light up.

Note: The Baery Seings screen will appear when you power on

yo

ur Field PC.

Suspending th

e Device

Suspending the Field PC is dierent from powering it o.

When the device is suspended it goes to sleep, and when it is
turned back on, the device resumes where it was before it was

suspended. Some baery power is used during suspend.

We recommend suspending your device if you plan to turn it

o for less than two weeks as long as the Field PC is aached to

wall charger every night and weekend.

To suspend your device, press the Power buon briey and

release. To resume the device from suspend mode, press the

Power buon again.

Re

setting the Device

Follow the steps below to reset the Field PC:

1. Save your open les and close any running programs.

2

. Press and hold the Power buon until the Power Buon

m

enu appears.

3. Choose R

eset.

If your device locks up, you can reset the device by pressing

the Power buon for 10 seconds or until the screen goes dark.
Aer a few seconds, the device turns on again.

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Restoring the Device to its Factory State

Follow the steps below to restore user storage, seings, and

ico

ns on your Field PC to their original factory defaults.

CAUTION: Restoring the Field PC to its original factory state

permanently erases data saved on the Field PC, any soware

you installed, and any changes you made to the Field PC

(including seings changes).

To perform a clean boot, which restores everything but the

“storage” folder, select Reset from the Power Buon menu and

immediately press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Del.

To perform a storage clean, which cleans the “storage” folder,

select Reset from the Power Buon menu and immediately
press and hold down Ctrl + Alt + 2.

Perform both a clean boot and a storage clean for a complete

reset of factory seings.

Using the stylus

Below are instructions for tasks using the stylus.

To do this . . . Follow these steps

Select an item Tap once.

Open an item or le Tap the item or le twice.

Open a context menu
for an item

Tap and hold the item. The context
menu appears.

Cut or copy Tap and hold until the context menu

appears. Select Cut or Copy.

Paste Tap and hold the area where you

want to paste. Select Paste from the
context menu that appears.

Drag and drop Tap and drag the item to the

destination. Li up the stylus.

Select multiple items Drag the stylus over the items.

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Using the Touchscreen

This section explains how to protect, calibrate, and disable the
touchscreen.

Pr

otecting the Touchscreen

The touchscreen is sealed to protect your device against water
and dust. To protect your touchscreen, we recommend that you
apply a touchscreen protector.

C

a

librating the Touchscreen

If the touchscreen is not responding accurately to stylus taps, try
calibrating the touchscreen manually using the following steps:

1. Tap S

tart > Seings > System tab.

2. Scroll down and tap on the Screen icon.

3

. When the Screen window appears, tap A

lign Screen.

4. Follow the directions to calibrate the touchscreen.

5

. Aer you calibrate the touchscreen, the Screen window

a

ppears again. Tap OK to exit the screen.

Di

sabling the Touchscreen

To disable or enable the touchscreen, press the BLUE shi key

then the TS key.

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PC Card Installation

A PC card can be used to expand the memory and peripheral
capabilities of the Field PC. The PC card slot is also capable
of taking an SD or CF card with an adapter. To install a card
complete the following steps:

1. Use a screwdriver to open the back compartment door.

2

. Insert the card socket-rst with the front of the card facing

u

p. Gently push it in until it stops.

3. Close the door to the card slot and reaach the back

co

mpartment door.

Note: Be careful when inserting and removing cards. Excess force

could damage the card and the card drive.

To remove a card from the slot push the eject buon, grasp the
card rmly and pull it out.

 Micro SD Card Installation

A Micro SD card holder is located at the back of the unit.
Installing a card improperly can result in damage to the unit
not covered by the warranty. To properly install a Micro SD
card complete the following steps:

1. Use a screwdriver to open the back compartment door.

2

. Gently li the ap located in the top right corner of the

b

oard protector.

3. Slide Micro SD card door to the right to open.

4. Slide Micro SD card into the door with the connectors

f

acing down and outward.

CAUTION: Do not place Micro SD card directly into board

connector or the card reader and the card may be damaged.

5. G

ently shut door and slide it to the le to lock it in place.

6

. Close ap in board protector and securely reaach the back

co

mpartment door.

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5

Programs
and Settings

34  Understanding the Today screen

35  E

ntering Information

37  R

ecognizing Status Icons

38  R

ecognizing Soft Keys

40  Performing C

ommon Tasks on

the Field PC

4

3  U

sing On-Device Help

44  B

acking up Data

48  C

onnecting to a

Desktop Computer

48

  I

nformation for Software

Developers

34  Field PC Owner’s Manual

The Field PC uses the Windows Mobile® 6 operating system.
This chapter explains how to use Windows Mobile

®

6.

Understanding the Today Screen

The Today screen is the default screen you see when your device
powers on. From the Today screen you can view or select

Today’s date

Owner information

Messages

Tasks

Upcoming appointments

The Today screen also allows you to lock or unlock your device.
Locking the device disables your screen for easy cleaning.

To lock the device, simply tap on the words “Device unlocked.”
To unlock the device, tap on the word “Unlock” on the two

screens that appear.

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Using the Start Menu

The Start menu is the main access point to all programs in
Windows Mobile

®

. It allows you to access les, programs, or

system seings.

To access the Start menu, tap the Start menu icon in the top

le corner of your screen or press the Start menu buon on the

keypad. The Start menu appears giving you links to programs,

seings, and menus.

Entering Information

At the boom of the display, is a data entry icon. Tapping

on the icon allows you to enter information using the stylus.

Specically, you can choose to:

Select alphanumeric characters from the on-screen

Keyboard utility (the default input method).

Use Leer Recognizer. This input method recognizes

character strokes and gestures.

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36  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Enter text using Block Recognizer. This utility recognizes

leers from single strokes.

Use Transcriber, a program that allows you to enter data

using cursive, print, or mixed handwriting.

No

te: For more details about using each input method, go to Start >

Seings > Input and choose the input method from the Input window.

When you are ready to enter text, you can switch from the
default input method (keyboard) by following these steps:

1. O

n the boom center of the screen, tap the arrow next to

t

he input method icon (shown). If the input selector arrow

is not displayed, tap the input method icon.

2. The input method menu appears. Tap the input method

you want from the list of options.

3. Using the selected input method, enter your text.

Recognizing Status Icons

Status icons show the status of operations on the Field PC. Status
icons and their functions are listed in the following chart.

  Icon  Name  Function

    Charge indicator Tells you when the

device is charging.

  Speaker Tap to control volume.

  Baery capacity Tap to see charge

seings screen.

  Touchscreen disabled Touchscreen is disabled

For an additional list of icons and their functions, follow these
steps:

1. T

ap S

tart > Help.

2. Select Contents l

ocated in the lower le corner.

3. Tap on Overview of the Today screen > What do those status

ic

ons indicate?

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Recognizing Soft Keys 

These context-sensitive keys appear as words, buons, or tabs

on the menu bar. Tap on these keys to perform actions or open

menus. Here you see so keys on the Today screen.

Dimming or Turning Off the Backlight

Dimming or turning o the display backlight saves baery
power when the device is running on a baery pack. To dim or
turn o the backlight, follow these steps:

1.

  Tap Start > Seings > System tab > Brightness.

2.

  Select the Baery Power tab if it is not already selected. The

Brightness window for baery power appears.

3. Adjust the backlight by moving the slider up or down.

Adjusting the Backlight Timer

By default, the display backlight is set to turn o aer one

minute of inactivity. To adjust the time when your backlight

turns o, follow these steps:

1. T

ap S

tart > Seings > System tab > Backlight. The Backlight
window appears. To change the timer for external power,
tap the External Power tab.

2.

  Select or deselect the two options.

3. If you selected the rst checkbox, choose the length of

t

ime before the backlight turns o.

Ad

justing the Contrast and Brightness

The mono screen on the Field PC unit has the option to control
the contrast. The color screen on the Field PC has the option to
control the brightness.

Press the ORANGE shi key and then the F4 to dim, or F5 to

brighten, the contrast or brightness.

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40  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Performing Common tasks on the Field PC

Creating a Name for the Field PC

We recommend creating a name for the Field PC so external
devices like desktop computers or devices that use Bluetooth

®

wireless technology can dierentiate between devices. The
Field PC is shipped with a name “FieldPCxxxxxxx” with

xxxxxxx being the serial number.

To create a dierent name, follow these steps:

1. T

ap S

tart > Seings > Systems tab.

2. Tap A

bout.

3. Select the Device ID t

ab at the boom of the screen.

4. Type in a new device name.

Exploring Files

To explore les stored on the Field PC, follow these steps:

1. Tap S

tart > Programs > File Explorer. The File Explorer

window appears.

2. If the drive you want does not already appear, tap on the

d

rop-down menu in the top le to select it.

3. Navigate the le directory by tapping on the folders and



les you want. If you want to go up a level, tap on the Up

so key at the boom of the screen.

4. Use the Menu so key at the boom of the screen to

manipulate les.

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Applications and Task Manager

Close Running Programs

The Task Manager can be used to close unused programs
to free memory on the device. We recommend closing any
programs you are not using.

No

te: Tapping on the

in the top right corner of a program only

minimizes the program; the program continues to run in the background.

To close one or more running programs, follow these steps:

1. G

o to Start > Programs > Task Manager.

2

. Select the program(s) you want to close.

3

. Tap E

nd Task.

Switching Between Running Programs

To switch between programs running on your Field PC, follow
these steps while within the applications manager:

1. S

elect the program you want to switch to.

2

. Tap the Menu s

o key and then Switch To. The program

comes to the forefront.

Vi

ewing Memory Allocation for Programs

To see how much memory is available for programs and storage
on

the Field PC, go to the applications manager by either clicking

the icon at the top or pressing the shortcut key. Tap the Main tab.

Available memory for storage and programs screen appears.

Using On-Device Help

You can access electronic help les on your Field PC from each

screen. Windows Mobile

®

provides help information that is
context-sensitive; the help information that appears on the help
screen is directly related to what you are doing on the device.

To access help les, follow these steps:

1. T

ap S

tart > Help.

2. Select an option from the help menu that appears.

N

ote: If the topic you want is not listed, try one of these options:

Op

tion 1: Choose Contents at the boom of the screen. A table

of contents appears. Tap on the item you want.

Op

tion 2: Choose Search at the boom of the screen. Search allows

you to search for specic topics within boundaries you set.

Op

tion 3: If you want help about a certain program on your

mobile device, open the program rst, then tap Start > Help.
The help menu items that appear are directly related to the
application program.

Note: If you need more assistance than a help le provides, visit the
Microso website at www.microso.com/mobile.

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Backing Up Data 

Your Field PC is designed to protect your data. However, it
is still a good idea to back up your data regularly by saving
information to a desktop computer or to a micro SD or PC card.

Ba

cking Up to a Desktop Computer

To copy les from your Field PC to a desktop computer, follow

these steps:

Usi

ng ActiveSync

®

(Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP)

1. Re-establish an ActiveSync

®

connection.

2. In the ActiveSync window on your desktop computer, click

T

ools > Explore Pocket PC.

3. A new window opens, showing the le directory for the

F

ield PC.

4. Select the les on the Field PC you want to copy.

5. Copy the les by choosing E

dit > Copy or by right-clicking

and choosing Copy.

6. Paste the les onto the desktop computer.

U

sing Windows Mobile® Device Center (Windows Vista™)

1. If you have Windows

Vista™, re-establish a Windows

Mobile

®

Device Center connection.

2. In the window on your desktop computer, click F

ile

Management.

3. A new window opens, showing the le directory for the

F

ield PC.

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4. Select the les on the Field PC you want to copy.

5. Copy the les by choosing E

dit > Copy or by right-clicking

and choosing Copy.

6. Paste the les onto the desktop computer.

C

opying Data

To copy data from one directory to another (this includes to
and from cards), follow these steps:

1. Select Start > Programs > File Explorer.

2

. The drop-down menu in the top le is a list of le

d

irectories. Choose the directory where the les you

want to copy are located.

3. Highlight the les you want to copy and tap on Menu in the

lower right.

4. Tap the stylus on the E

dit option.

5.  Choose Copy from the sub menu.

6. Select the le directory you wish to copy to.

7

. To paste, tap the M

enu so key and choose Edit > Paste.

8. The les are now in both directories.

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48  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Connecting to a Desktop Computer

Re-establishing an ActiveSync® Connection

To re-establish an ActiveSync

®

connection, follow these steps:

Note: You can charge the unit while connected.

1. P

lug USB client end (mini B) of the USB communications

c

able into your Field PC.

2. Plug the USB host end (full size A) into your desktop

c

omputer. ActiveSync

®

automatically establishes a

connection between the Field PC and the desktop computer.

3.  Follow the instructions on the desktop computer screen.

Note: Microso ActiveSync

®

version 4.5 or later is required to

connect to the Field PC.

Re-establishing Windows Mobile

®

 Device Center Connection

Complete the following steps to reestablish a Windows Mobile

®

Device Center connection.

1. Plug the USB host (full sized A) into available port on the

d

esktop computer.

2. Plug the other end, USB client (mini B) into the Field PC.

W

indows Mobile Device

®

Center will automatically open.

3. Follow the steps on the screen.

Information for Software Developers

Information for soware developers and programers can be
found at the Microso website. Information specic to the Field

PC can be located at the website www.junipersys.com.

6

Bluetooth® Wireless
Communications

50  Bluetooth® Drivers and Profiles

56  S

upported Bluetooth® Profiles

50  Field PC Owner’s Manual

This chapter explains dierent Bluetooth drivers and proles
and how to create partnerships. Not every Field PC has an

integrated Bluetooth radio.

Bluetooth® Drivers and Profiles

Microso® Bluetooth drivers are loaded onto your Field PC at the
factory. These drivers support the following proles: serial port,
le transfer, audio/visual control, dial up networking, object push,

human interface device, and advanced audio distribution.

Ide

ntify the Power Status of Bluetooth using Wireless Manager

By default, Bluetooth is turned o. If you turn Bluetooth on
and then suspend the device, Bluetooth turns o while the
F

i

eld PC is suspended to save baery power. When you resume

(turn on) the Field PC, Bluetooth turns on automatically. To
determine the power status of the Bluetooth tap Start > Seings
> Connections tab > Bluetooth > Mode tab.

Ma

ke the Field PC Discoverable to another Device

To allow other devices that use Bluetooth wireless technology
to d

etect the Field PC and communicate with it, you must make
your device discoverable or establish a partnership with the
other device.

Follow these steps to make your device discoverable:

1. Tap S

tart > Seings > Connections tab.

2. Tap B

luetooth.

3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth c

heckbox, and then select the

checkbox to Make this device discoverable to other devices.

Cr

eate a Bluetooth Partnership

A partnership is created between the Field PC and another
device that uses Bluetooth wireless technology to help exchange
information securely. Follow the steps below to create a
partnership:

1. M

ake sure the two devices are turned on, discoverable, and

w

ithin at least 30 feet of one another.

2. Tap S

tart > Seings and then tap the Connections tab.

3. Tap B

luetooth > Devices tab > Add New Device. Your device

searches for other devices with Bluetooth capabilities and

displays them in the list.

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52  Field PC Owner’s Manual

4. The name of the Bluetooth device appears. Tap the name,

then tap Next.

5. If the Bluetooth device has an assigned passkey, enter the

n

umber. If the device has not already been assigned a

passkey but requires one, enter an alphanumeric passkey

o

n t

he Field PC between 1 and 16 characters. Tap Next.

Note: If you are unsure whether your device requires a passkey and
whether one has already been assigned to your Bluetooth device, see
the user documentation that came with the Bluetooth device.

Important: If the Bluetooth

device does not use a passkey,
leave the passkey blank and tap

Next. A message appears, asking

if you want to add the device to

the device list. Choose No and

skip to step 7.

Note: It is important to choose No when you are asked whether you
want to add to the device to the device list; choosing Yes sends you
back to the passkey screen.

6. Enter the same passkey on the Bluetooth device if required.

7. In the Partnership Seings screen on the Field P

C, you can

assign a new name to the Bluetooth device in the Di

splay

Name option.

8. Select the service you want to use from the Services box,

t

hen tap Finish.

Bl

uetooth Virtual COM Ports

Some application programs connect using a virtual COM port
(serial port) when making a Bluetooth connection. To make a

connection possible for such programs, you must rst set up

a v

i

rtual COM port on the Field PC. Once created, this virtual
port can be used like any other COM port. For example, you
can use a virtual COM port for programs that connect to a GPS
receiver.

When seing up a virtual COM port, you must specify if the

COM port is an outgoing COM port or an incoming COM port.

An outgoing COM port means that the Field PC initiates
communication with the other device. For example, when you
ar

e using a Bluetooth GPS receiver, the Field PC initiates the
request for data; thus, the virtual COM port connecting with
the receiver would be an outgoing COM port.

An incoming COM port means that the other device is initiating
th

e communication with the Field PC. For example, a desktop
computer might initiate a Bluetooth ActiveSync connection with
the device via the virtual COM port.

For more details about seing up outgoing and incoming COM

Ports, read the following sections.

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54  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Set up an Outgoing Bluetooth COM Port

Use this option if you want to assign the virtual COM port as

an Outgoing COM port (i.e., you want to use the Field PC to
i

nitiate communications with another device).

Follow the steps below to set up an outgoing Bluetooth COM port.

1. M

ake sure you have paired with the serial port device you

w

ant to communicate with. To do this, follow the steps in the

section called Cr

eate a Bluetooth partnership in this chapter.

2. Select the COM Ports tab.

3

. Tap N

ew Outgoing Port, the second option shown.

4. The A

dd a Device screen appears. Tap on the name of the

device you want to set up as an outgoing port.

5. Select a numbered COM port from the list of ports that

appear. If the port cannot be created, it is in use. Select a

dierent numbered port.

6.

Important:  Deselect the Secure Connection option below

the list of COM ports, as shown above. Deselecting this
option ensures that the device disconnects its Bluetooth
connection only when you tell it to, and prevents the device

setup from being deleted aer one connection.

7. Tap F

inish.

Once the virtual COM port is assigned using the outgoing
Bluetooth COM port, specify the COM port assignment within
your application as explained in the user documentation for the
application. An example follows.

Suppose you are using a Bluetooth-enabled GPS receiver with
t

h

e device and a navigation program on the Field PC. In this
example, assume you have set up a virtual COM port between
th

e Field PC and the GPS receiver and that you assigned the
outgoing COM port as COM 6. To assign the COM port in your
navigation program, you would then follow these steps:

1. Locate the place in the navigation program where the COM

p

ort is chosen.

2. Select COM Port 6 as the COM port for the Bluetooth GPS

r

eceiver.

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Set up an Incoming Bluetooth COM Port

Use this option if you want to assign the virtual COM port as

an Incoming COM port (i.e., you want another device to initiate
com

munications with the Field PC). If you are connected with
a Bluetooth device that supports serial communications, follow
these steps to set up the incoming Bluetooth COM port:

1.

  Press the COM Ports tab.

2. T

ap on New Incoming Port.

3

. Select a numbered COM port from the list.

Note: If the port cannot be created, it is in use. Select a dierent

numbered port.

4.

Important:  Deselect (clear) the Secure Connection checkbox.

Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects
its Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to, and

prevents the device setup from being deleted aer one

connection.

Supported Bluetooth® Profiles

This section describes the Bluetooth® proles recognized by the

Microso drivers installed on your Field PC. Drivers determine

which devices your Field PC can communicate with.

Note: Bluetooth cards are not recognized by Field PCs with integrated

Bluetooth.

This section is organized by Bluetooth prole, each of which is
briey described below. Instructions for using each prole to

create Bluetooth partnerships follow.

Serial Port Prole (SPP). Similar to a serial cable, this prole

a

c

ts as a liaison between two devices, such as the Field PC
and a GPS receiver, using virtual ports. (These ports are
described in the previous section.)



Dial-Up Networking (DUN). This prole lets you connect to

a computer through a cell phone or a Bluetooth-enabled
modem.

Human Interface Device (HID). This prole allows you

t

o co

mmunicate between the Field PC and a Bluetooth

keyboard or mouse.

Object Push Prole (OPP). This prole lets you exchange les

like data, audio, business cards, appointments, and contacts.

Similar to the well-known object exchange prole (OBEX).

Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP). This prole allows
output for high delity stereo audio to Bluetooth enabled

headphones, as well as microphone audio back to handheld.

File Transfer Prole (FTP). This prole lets you transfer les

between handheld computers and/or desktop computers.

Audio/Video Control. This prole is the control for the audio

player, such as start, stop, play previous, play next, and
volume.

S

e

rial Port Profile (SPP)

This section explains how to:

Communicate with another device using the Serial Port Prole

Congure ActiveSync

®

to synchronize through the Serial

Port Prole

Connect to a desktop computer that has a Bluetooth dongle

P

r

int from the Field PC to a Bluetooth printer using the

Serial Port Prole

Co

mmunicating with Another Device using the Serial Port Profile

Follow the instructions below to communicate with a device

using the Serial Port Prole.

1. O

n the Field PC, tap on the Wireless Manager icon to make

s

ure Bluetooth is on and that the Field PC is discoverable.

2. In the Wireless Manager, tap Menu >

Bluetooth Seings >

Device tab > New partnership.





















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58  Field PC Owner’s Manual

3. Select your target device and tap Next to create a Bluetooth

partnership with the target device. Note: Aer you have

created a partnership with a device, the device automatically
appears in the list of Bluetooth devices. You do not have to re-

cr

eate a device partnership.

4. Enter the passkey on the Field PC and on the device. (See

t

he documentation for the device for details. If there is no

passkey listed for the device, tap Next, then No.)

5. On the Field PC, select Serial Port and tap Finish.

6. The device appears on the list of partnerships.

7

. Choose the COM Ports tab. Choose N

ew Outgoing Port and

tap Next. Select a COM port that is available.

8.

Important: Deselect (clear) the Secure Connection checkbox.

Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects
the Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to.

9. Tap Finish to save the seings. Tap OK and Done to close the

Wireless Manager application.

Co

nnecting to a Desktop Computer using a Bluetooth Dongle

1. Make the Field PC discoverable.

2

. Select the COM Ports tab.

3

. Choose N

ew Outgoing Port.

4. Select the device and tap N

ext.

5. Select an available COM Port.

6

.

Important: Deselect (clear) the Secure connection option.

Deselecting this option ensures that the device disconnects
its Bluetooth connection only when you tell it to.

7. Tap Finish to save your seings.

8. On your desktop computer, right-click the Bluetooth icon

o

n your menu bar.

9. Select A

dd Bluetooth device.

10. Select Let me choose passkey.

11. Type in a passkey.

1

2. On the Field PC, type in the same passkey.

1

3. Tap N

ext, OK, and Done.

Print from the Field PC to a Bluetooth Printer using the
Se

rial Port Profile

Currently, not many Windows Mobile applications support
direct printing. However, you can use third-party printing
programs such as PrintBoy

®

to print data from the Field PC

with a Bluetooth printer.

Before you set up a third-party print application, you need to

rst discover the Bluetooth printer. To do so, follow these steps:

1. O

n the Field PC, make sure Bluetooth is on and that the

F

ield PC is discoverable.

2. In the Wireless Manager, tap Menu t

hen Bluetooth Seings.

3. From the Devices t

ab, select New partnership.

4. When the printer appears on the list of devices, select it.

5

. Tap N

ext.

6. Enter the passkey and tap N

ext.

7. Select Serial Port.

8

. From the COM Ports tab, tap New Outgoing port.

9

. Select the printer.

1

0. Tap N

ew COM port.

11. Deselect the S

ecure Connection option.

You can now print using a third-party print application you
in

stall on the Field PC. For details about using the application

to print, see the documentation that came with the application.

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Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Profile

This prole allows you to connect to the Internet using a cell

phone dial-up connection or cordless modem. Instructions for
partnering with both device types are described below.

Co

nnecting to the Internet using a Cell Phone Dial-Up Connection

1.  Make your cell phone discoverable. (See the user

documentation that came with your cell phone for
instructions.)

2.

  On the Field PC, tap on the Wireless Manager icon on the

Today screen.

3. Tap M

enu > Bluetooth Seings.

4. Select the Turn on Bluetooth checkbox.

5

. In the Devices tab, choose New Partnership.

6

. Select your cell phone from the list of devices and tap N

ext.

7. Enter any passkey on the Field PC.

8

. Enter the same passkey and any other requested

i

nformation on your cell phone.

9. On the Field PC, select Dialup Networking, t

hen tap Next.

10. Tap S

tart > Seings > Connections tab > Connections.

11. Choose Add a new modem connection.

1

2. Enter a name for the connection and select Bluetooth a

s the

modem.

13. Tap N

ext.

14. Select the name of your cell phone, then tap Next.

1

5. Enter the phone access number according to your phone

c

arrier’s specications. Tap Next.

16. Enter a user name, password, and domain as specied by

y

our network administrator.

17. Tap A

dvanced.

18. Fill in the remaining boxes as appropriate. Tap O

K when

you are done.

19. Tap F

inish. Now you should be able to connect to the Internet

on the Field PC through your phone’s dialup connection.

Human Interface Device (HID) Profile

1. Make sure Bluetooth is on or discoverable. Create a

B

luetooth partnership with the device.

2. Make sure the HID is ready for pairing and select New

P

artnership to search for a Bluetooth device.

3. Select the name of the HID and tap N

ext.

4. If the device has an assigned passkey or accepts a passkey

y

ou give it, enter the passkey on the Field PC and tap
Next. If the device needs no passkey, leave the Passkey
eld blank, tap Next, and choose No when you are asked
whether you want the device to be added to the device list.

N

ote: Saying No when you are asked whether you want to add

the device to the device list allows you to proceed to the next

sc

reen; saying Yes returns you to the passkey screen.

5. If appropriate, enter the same passkey on the HID to

e

stablish a partnership.

6. Select Input Device.

7

. Tap F

inish. You now have a partnership with the HID.

Note: If no partnership appears for the HID on the Devices tab

sc

reen, try reseing your Field PC.

Object Push Profile (OPP) or Beaming

Your Field PC uses Object Exchange File (OBEX) protocol to

transfer or “push” electronic objects such as business cards

from one Bluetooth-enabled device to another.

Transferring Data from a Bluetooth-Enabled Device

To send data (beam) from a Bluetooth-enabled device to the
Fi

eld PC, follow these steps:

1. Make sure the Field PC is discoverable.

2

. On the Bluetooth-enabled device, tap and hold the stylus

o

n the lename you want to beam. A menu appears.

3. Choose B

eam File. The device nds the Field PC.

4. Send data from the device to the Field PC. The Field PC

r

eceives the data.

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To send data from your Field PC to a Bluetooth device, follow
these steps:

1. M

ake sure the device is discoverable. (For instructions, see

t

he user documentation that came with your device.)

2. On the Field PC, make sure Bluetooth is on.

3

. In File Explorer, tap and hold on the name of the le you want

t

o transfer, then choose Be

am File from the menu that appears.

4. When the name of the device becomes visible, tap on the name.

5

. On the Bluetooth device, accept the le. The le is transferred.

M

ore Information about Bluetooth

For more information on Bluetooth proles visit
hp://bluetooth.com.

7

Wi-Fi Connections

64  Wi-Fi Connections

64  Field PC Owner’s Manual

This chapter teaches how to connect to networks and the

internet through the built in Wi-Fi module. Not all Field PCs

come with an integrated Wi-Fi module.

Wi-Fi Connections

When the Field PC is connected through Wi-Fi, the icon
appears in the tool bar.

Co

nnecting to Wi-Fi Network

When entering an access point, a window pops up on your
screen asking if the network connects to the internet or a
private or corporate network. Choose the correct network and
tap Connect. The choice is stored in the Connection Manager for
future use.

If the window does not pop up, you can actively look for a
network connection by completing the following steps:

1. Activate Wi-Fi by going to S

tart > Seings > Connections tab

> Wireless Manager.

2. Turning the Wi-Fi on automatically scans the area for

available networks.

3. When the Field PC has completed the scan, a list of

a

vailable networks and their strengths appears in Start >

Seings > Connections tab > Wi-Fi

Note: Click on
this icon when

yo

u need help.

Note: Click on
this icon when

yo

u need help.

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66  Field PC Owner’s Manual

4. Tap on the desired network to connect.

N

ote: If the network is password protected, a window appears for the

password to be inserted.

Ma

naging Connections

To adjust the Wi-Fi seings, access the Managing Connections

window go to Start > Seings > Connections tab > Connections.

8

Care and
Maintenance

68  Caring for your Field PC

73  D

isposing of the Field PC

Battery Pack

68  Field PC Owner’s Manual

This chapter explains how to store, clean, and protect your

Field PC and baery pack.

Caring for Your Field PC

Storing your Field PC and Battery Pack

When the Field PC is not being charged and is suspended, it
draws a small amount of power. This power draw is used to
mai

ntain the memory (RAM) of the Field PC in the same state

it was when it was suspended.

Wh

en the baery reaches a low charge, the Field PC
automatically comes out of suspend mode and powers o so
there is no further drain on the baery. This feature protects
your baery from damage if this charge level occurs. The
Fi

eld PC resets when the baery is recharged and turned on.

Data and programs are secure, as long as they have been saved,

ev

en if the baery pack becomes discharged. The Field PC does

not depend on the baery to store the data for extended periods.

St

oring the Field PC for Less Than Two Weeks

To protect the les on your Field PC during storage periods of

less than two months, complete the following steps:

1. C

lose all application programs.

2

. Plug your Field PC into the AC wall adapter that was

s

hipped with your Field PC, or place the unit into the USB/

Power Dock that is plugged into the AC wall charger.

N

ote: Charging the Field PC when it is not in use helps the
Field PC to avoid inaccurate baery gauging and having the
baery discharge to low levels.

Storing the Field PC for More than Two Weeks

To protect the Field PC during storage periods of two months
or more, complete the following steps:

1. Charge the baery to full capacity (100%).

2

. Close all running programs and turn o the Field PC.

3

. Remove the baery pack.

4

. Place the baery pack in a dry location.

T

aking your Field PC out of Extended Storage

While storing the baery pack, it naturally discharges slightly

wh

ile inactive. When you are ready to use your Field PC

aer storing it for an extended period of time, complete the

following steps:

1. Insert the baery pack.

2

. Turn on your Field PC.

3

. Enter 10% on the Baery Seings pop up screen.

4

. Tap on the Accept buon to save the new seing.

5

. Plug your Field PC into the external AC wall charger and

c

harge the baery pack in your Field PC for at least 6 hours.

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Protecting the Touchscreen 

Protect the touchscreen from impact, pressure, or abrasive
substances that could damage it. To further protect the
touchscreen, apply one of the screen protectors that came with
yo

ur Field PC.

When using any screen protector, be sure to replace the screen

protector as oen as the screen protector packaging directs. To

apply a screen protector, follow the directions on the package.

Pr

otecting the Field PC against Mechanical Shock

The Field PC is designed for protection from mechanical shock.

It can be dropped from up to four feet (1.219 m) onto plywood.

Shock protection is guaranteed only when the optional
expansion pods and latches are securely fastened.

Cl

eaning the Field PC

In some environments, the Field PC is exposed to substances,
such as pitch or tar which require stronger cleaning supplies
for removal.

CAUTION: Some of the available cleaning supplies/chemicals

on the market will damage the case.

Sa

fe Cleaners to Use

The Field PC can be cleaned safely with the following cleaners:

Greased Lightening

®

Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Orange Clean (Orange Glo

®

International)

Fantastik

®

OxyPower® (SC Johnson)

Orange Cleaner Oil Eater (Kao International, Ltd.)

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Cleaning the Case

To clean the case, it is recommended that you use warm water,
mild detergent, and a toothbrush.

Note: This method can be used when cleaning the keyboard. Do not

us

e the brush on the display, it could be scratched.

Cleaning the Keyboard

Dirt and debris can get underneath the keyboard bezel. To
clean, use a coin (do not use a screwdriver) to pry the bezel up

at the recess located at the boom of the keyboard.

We recommend that you use warm water, mild detergent,
and a toothbrush to clean the keyboard. The Field PC remains
sealed during this process.

Note: Do not direct a high pressure stream of water at the keyboard to
clean it. This action could break the seal, causing water to get inside

th

e Field PC.

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Reaach the bezel by inserting the top ridge and lowering the
bezel down at onto the case. Press down along the sides while

aligning the keys through the holes.

Note: Aer you reaach the bezel, check each key to make sure
it is completely free from the bezel. If any part of a key is caught

u

n

derneath the bezel, you may not be able to turn the Field PC on or

you may hear a continuous string of beeps.

Cl

eaning the Touchscreen

To clean the touchscreen of the Field PC, complete the
following steps:

1. P

ress the B

LUE shi key + TS (BkSp) key to disable the

touchscreen.

2. Use a clean coon cloth to wipe o the screen.

N

ote: Do not use anything abrasive that could scratch the screen

(including tissues and paper towels).

3. P

ress the B

LUE shi key + TS (BkSp) key to enable the

touchscreen.

Disposing of the Field PC and Battery Pack

This product must not be disposed of with municipal waste.
It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. If

you cannot nd a location, contact the manufacturer for

information about disposal.

Th

e Nickel Metal Hydride baery pack for your Field PC is

recyclable. Avoid placing it in the trash or municipal waste
system.

To nd the nearest baery recycling center in the USA, visit the
Rechargeable Baery Recycling Corporation’s website at www.
rbrc.org/call2recycle/index.html or call 1-800-8-baery.

T

h

e Field PC contains no mercury or cadmium.

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9

Service
Information

76  Repairing the Field PC

76  P

reparing for a Service Center Call

76  Field PC Owner’s Manual

This chapter teaches you how to return and prepare your

Fi

eld PC for repair. It also shows you where to nd information

you need when making a call to a service center.

Repairing the Field PC

If the Field PC is in need of repair, call your service center for a
Return Materials Authorization number (RMA).

Important: Do not aempt to service the device yourself. This

action voids the warranty.

Preparing for a Service Center Call

When you contact a service center, you are asked to identify

your device. Your device serial number and other identication

information can be found by following these steps:

1. Tap S

tart > Seings. The Seings window appears.

2.  Tap the System tab.

3.  Choose System Cong. The System Conguration window

appears, listing the information you need for the service
center.

N

o

te: The numbers in the above screen may not be the numbers

on your Field PC.

A

Product
Specifications and
Warnings

78  Product Specifications

79  B

attery Warnings

80  E

quipment Warnings

78  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Product Specifications

Operating System Microso® Windows Mobile® 6
Processor Intel

®

XScale® PXA270, 624 MHz
Memory 128 MB RAM
Primary Storage 512 MB, 1G, 2G
Display Color 3.8” QVGA active matrix color

TFT transective LCD with LED
backlight; 320 x 240 pixels

Display Mono 4.1” QVGA with LED backlight; 320

x 240 pixels

Touchscreen Sealed, resistive, pressure sensitive,

enable/disable

Expansion and I/O
slots

Micro SD; PCMCIA 3.3/5 volts of

Type I or Type II

Keyboard All printable ASCII characters, 12

function keys

Operating
Temperature

–4° to 131° F (–20° to 55° C)

Storage Temperature –31° to 140° F (–35° to 60° C)
Baery Charging

Temperature

32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Water, Sand and Dust
proof rating

IP67 sealed against accidental

immersion (1 m for 30 minutes)

Baery Pack Rechargeable nickel metal hydride

(NiMH)

Communications
Module

Serial port 9-pin D-sub connector,
USB Host (Full A), USB Client (Mini
B), power input 12 volts DC

COM 1 Port 9-pin D-sub connector; full modem

control signals, 5 V @ 200 mA
available on DTR pin 4; controlled

by DTR signal; conformal coated

Power Input 12 volts DC; Range 10-20 VDC;

reverse polarity protection; over

voltage protection; auto shut o

Wireless
Communications

Optional integrated Bluetooth and

802.11 b/g WLAN (Wi-Fi)

Internal Clock Integrated real time clock with

baery backup

Enunciators On system tray

Battery Warnings

Follow these additional safety guidelines:

Use only baery packs approved for use with this device.

Do not store or leave your device or baery pack near a heat
source such as a radiator, replace, stove, electric heater, or

other heat-generating appliance, or otherwise expose it to

temperatures in excess of 140° F (60° C).

Do not try to open the baery pack.

Do not carry a baery pack in your pocket, purse, or other

container where metal objects (such as car keys or paper clips)

could short-circuit the baery pack terminals.

Keep the baery pack contacts clean. If they get dirty, wipe
them o with a so cloth.

Dispose of the baery pack properly. See the section called
D

i

sposing of your Field PC and baery packs in this manual

for instructions.

Do not install the baery pack backwards so that the polarity is

reversed.

Do not connect the positive terminal and the negative terminal of

the baery pack to each other with any metal object (such as wire).

Do not solder directly onto the baery pack.

Do not place the baery pack in direct sunshine.

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80  Field PC Owner’s Manual

In the rare event that the baery pack leaks and uid gets

into the eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse well with water and
immediately seek medical care.

Risk of explosion if incorrect baery type is used.

Equipment Warnings

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical

shock, re or damage to the equipment:

Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the
wall charger from the electrical outlet or unplugging the
synchronization cable from the host computer.

Do not place anything on the wall charger cord or any of the
other cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally
step on or trip over them.

Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall
charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the cord.

Use only wall chargers intended for the Field PC.

Using any

other external power source can damage your product and
void your warranty.

Us

ing the Field PC in extreme temperatures

The Field PC operates in ranges from –4° F to 131° F (–20° C to
55° C). To help your device function properly, store the device

indoors when possible.

Ot

her tips:

If the Field PC is exposed to temperatures below 14° F (–10° C),

the device may slow down or the display backlight may

become dim to reduce the load on the baery power.

Extremely low or high temperatures may prevent the baery
pack from charging. Charge the baery pack in temperatures
between 32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C). For best results,
c

h

arge the baery pack at room temperature (68° F or 20° C)

!

B

Certifications
and Regulatory
Information

82  Regulatory Information

83  Limited P

roduct Warranty

82  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Regulatory Information

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions:

1. The device may not cause harmful interference.

2

. This device must accept any interference received,

i

ncluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a

commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent

from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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CAUTION: Changes or modications to the Field PC that are

not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

CAUTION: Only approved accessories may be used with this

equipment. In general, all cables must be high quality, shielded,
correctly terminated, and normally restricted to two meters in
length. Wall chargers approved for this product employ special
provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered
or substituted.

This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmier.

This device operates in compliance with the FCC radiation

exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment. Users must

follow instructions provided in the user documentation to
satisfy compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements.

This device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure
guidelines when used with the body worn accessories supplied

with this product. Use of other accessories for body worn use

may expose the user to RF radiation that exceeds the FCC
guidelines.

I

n

dustry Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this

device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.

CE m

arking

Products bearing the CE marking comply with the

2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 1999/5/EC (R&TTE

Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive) issued by the

Commission of the European Community.

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84  Field PC Owner’s Manual

CE compliance of this device is valid only if powered with/by
a CE-marked wall charger provided by the manufacturer.
Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the

following European Norms (in parentheses are the equivalent

international standards and regulations):

EN 55022 (CISPR 22)—Electromagnetic Interference

EN 55024 (IEC 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)—

Electromagnetic Immunity

EN 61000-3-2 (IEC 61000-3-2)—Power Line Harmonics

EN 61000-3-3 (IEC 61000-3-3)—Power Line Flicker

EN 60950 (IEC 60950)—Product Safety

ETS 300 328-2—Technical Requirements for 2.4 GHz

Radio Equipment

EN 301 489-1, -17—General EMC Requirements for
Radio Equipment

E

u

ropean Union

The telecommunication functions of this device may be used

in the following EU and EFTA countries: Austria, Belgium,

Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,

Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic,
Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United

Kingdom.

Restrictions apply to the operation of the 802.11b/g radio in this
device. Use of channel 14 is outside of the band of frequencies
permied in the European Union and should not be used.

France

Restrictions apply to the operation of the Bluetooth radio in
this device. This equipment may be used indoors. Due to the

potential that this radio may transmit in excess of 10mW in the
band 2454 to 2483.5 MHz, outdoor operation is restricted. The
latest requirements may be found at: hp://www.art-telecom.fr

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Limited Product Warranty 

Juniper Systems, Inc. (“JS”) warrants that the Field PC/Field

PCs shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship,

under normal intended use, for a period of 12 months from the
date of shipment. The Field PC can be warranted up to 5 years

(including the standard warranty period) through the purchase
of an extended warranty. JS warrants that the following items
shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship,

under normal intended use, for a period of ninety (90) days

from the date of shipment:

baery packs,

media containing the Field PC programs,

desktop computer programs,

user documentation, and

accessories.

Extended warranties apply only to the Field PC, not baery

packs, media containing the Field PC programs, desktop
computer programs, user documentation, and accessories.
Parts that are excessively worn are not covered under the
extended warranty plan. These parts may include, but are not
limited to, the keyboard elastomer and switch matrix, hand
straps, touchscreens, and connector modules.

W

a

rranty Exclusions

This warranty shall not apply if:

(i) the product has been set up improperly or has been

i

mproperly installed or calibrated,

(i

i)  the product is operated in a manner that is not in

accordance with the user documentation,

(iii) the product is used for a purpose other than for which it

w

as designed,

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(iv) the product has been used in environmental conditions

outside of those specied for the product,

(v) the product has been subject to any modication,

a

lteration, or change by or on behalf of customer (except

and unless modied, changed or altered by JS or under

direct supervision of JS),

(vi) the defect or malfunction results from misuse or accident,

(vii)

the serial number on the product has been tampered with

or removed, or

(viii)

the product has been opened or tampered with in any way.

This warranty is exclusive and JS will not assume and hereby
expressly disclaims any further warranties, whether express
or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty as

to merchantability, tness for a particular purpose, non-

infringement or any warranties arising from the course of

performance, dealing, or usage of trade. JS specically makes

no warranties as to the suitability of its products for any
particular application. JS makes no warranties that

its products will meet your requirements or will work in

combination with any hardware or applications soware

products provided by third parties,

the operation of its products will be uninterrupted or error
free, or

all defects in the product will be corrected.

JS shall not be responsible for soware, rmware, information,

or memory data contained in, stored on, or integrated with any
products returned to JS for repair, whether under warranty or not.

Remedy

In the event a defect in materials or workmanship is discovered

and reported to JS within the specied warranty period, JS will,

at its option, repair the defect or replace the defective part or
product. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. JS

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warrants any replaced or repaired product for a period of ninety

(90) days from the date of return shipment, or through the end of

the original warranty period, whichever is longer.

Li

mitation of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, the obligation of JS shall
be limited to the repair or replacement of the product. JS shall
in no event be liable for special, incidental, or consequential,
indirect, special or punitive damages of any kind, or for loss of

revenue or prots, loss of business, loss of information or data,
or other nancial loss arising out of or in connection with the

sale, installation, maintenance, use, performance, failure, or
interruption of any product. Any responsibility and/or liability
of JS shall, in connection with a warranted product, be limited
in the maximum amount to the original purchase price.

W

a

rranty Repairs

To obtain repair or service on the Field PC, contact your
authorized repair center within the applicable warranty
period to receive a Return Material Authorization (RMA)
number. Repairs returned without proper authorization may
acquire an additional handling fee and/or delay in the repair.
The customer is responsible to prepay all shipping costs
when sending equipment to a repair center. JS will return the
repaired equipment by the same method it was received with
costs of shipping prepaid.

G

o

verning Law

This warranty is governed by the laws of Utah, and excludes
the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods. The courts of Utah shall have

exclusive personal jurisdiction in case of any disputes arising
out of or in connection with this warranty.

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Services and M

aterials Provided Under Warranty

Analysis of problem by service technician

Labor and materials required to x defective parts

Functional analysis performed aer repair

Repair turnaround within 10 working days of receipt unless

special circumstances exist

Shipping costs to return device to customer

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Index

90  Field PC Owner’s Manual

Index

A

ActiveSync 20

Backing up Data 44
Creating a connection 20
Re-establishing Connection 48

Alkaline Baery Holder

Install 15

Applications Manager 24, 42

Viewing Memory Allocation 42

B

Backing Up Data 44

To Desktop Computer 44

Backlight 24, 38

Timer 39

Baery Pack. S

e

e also Alkaline Baery Holder

Baery Seings Screen 12
Capacity 14
Charging Temperature 15, 78
Disposing of 73
Install 7
Percentage and Capacity 13
Recharging 14
Warnings 79

Baery Seings Screen. See

B

aery Pack

Bluetooth

Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 57
Audio/Video Control 57
Beaming. See

O

bject Push Prole (OPP)
Create a Partnership 51
Dial-Up Networking (DUN) 60
Dial-Up Networking prole

using a cell phone to connect to the Internet 60

Dongle 58

Drivers and Proles 50
File Transfer Prole (FTP) 57

Human Interface Device (HID) 61
Incoming COM Port 56
Internet using Dial-up Connection 60
Make Discoverable 50
Object Push Prole (OPP) 61
Outgoing COM Port 54
Passkey 52
Print 59
Serial Port Prole (SPP) 57
Virtual COM Port 53
Wireless Manager 50

Bluetooth Proles

Proles 56

C

Care and Maintenance 68

Cleaning 70
Protecting Against Mechanical Shock 70
Protecting the touchscreen 70
Storage 68

Less Than Two Months 68
More Than Two Months 69

Taking Out 69
CE Marking 83
CF Card. See

P

C Card

Communicating with a Desktop Computer 20, 48. See also Ac-

t

iveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center
Communications Module 78
Connector Protectors 26
Contrast/Brightness 24, 39
Copying Data 46
Creating a Name 40

Index  91

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D

Data Entry 35

Block Recognizer 36

Keyboard Utility 35
Leer Recognizer 35

Transcriber 36

Display

Product Specications 78

E

Equipment Warnings 80
Exploring Files 41

G

Geing Started Disc 20

K

Keyboard 24

Cleaning 71
Diagram 24
Shi Keys 25

Blue 24
Orange 24

M

Memory 78
Micro SD Card 30

Microso Website 43

N

New Baery Detected. See Baery Pack

O

On-device Help 43
Operating System 78

P

PC Card 30
Power Buon 24, 26

Powering O 26
Reseing the Device 27

Restoring Factory State 28
Suspending 27

Product Specications 78

R

Regulatory Information 82
Repairing 76

Return Materials Authorization (RMA) 76

Return Materials Authorization. See

R

epairing

S

SD Card. See PC Card

So Keys 38

Le 24

Right 24
Soware Developers Kit 48
Start Menu 35

Windows Buon 24
Status Icons 37

Baery Capacity 37

Charge Indicator 37

Speaker 37

Touch Screen 37
Stylus 28

T

Task Manager 42

Close Unused Programs 42

Switching Between Running Programs 42

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Temperatures

Baery Charging 78

Charging Baery Pack. S

e

e also Baery Pack

Extreme 80

Operating 78

Storage 78
Today Screen 34
Touch Screen 24, 29

Calibrating 29

Cleaning 72

Disabling 29

Protecting 29, 70

U

USB/Power Dock 16

Charging 17

LED Indicators 16

Power Supply 17

USB Communication 18

V

Vehicle Power 18

Vehicle Mode 18

W

Wi-Fi 64

Connecting to Network 64

Managing Connections 66

Status Icons 64
Windows Mobile Device Center 21

Backing Up Data 45

Creating a Connection 21

Re-establish Connection 48