Metrologic Instruments SP5700 User Manual

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OptimusPDA SP5700 Series

User Manual

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Contents

Notice.............................................................................................................. 6

OptimusPDA–General view

Getting Started

2.1 Charging the Battery ......................................................................................

2.2 Turning on/off..................................................................................................12

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Settings ........................................................................................................ 15

3.1 Sleep Mode

3.2 LCD Display.....................................................................................................15

3.3 Volume & Sounds ...........................................................................................15

3.4 Date/Time.........................................................................................................

PDA Management

4.1 Using the Stylus..............................................................................................

4.2 Calibrating the Screen ...................................................................................16

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4.3 Resetting

4.3.1 Performing a Soft Reset ..........................................................................................17

4.3.2 Performing a Hard Reset

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Applications ................................................................................................. 19

5.1 Creating Documents.......................................................................................

5.2 Barcode Scanning ..........................................................................................24

5.2.1 Laser Scan Engine ..................................................................................................24

5.2.2 Image Scan Engine ................................................................................................27

5.3 Connecting to a Desktop ...............................................................................

5.3.1 Installing ActiveSync on a Desktop .........................................................................29

5.3.2 Setting up a partnership ..........................................................................................

5.4 Wireless Setting...............................................................................................33

5.5 Wireless LAN ...................................................................................................35

5.6 GSM/GPRS .......................................................................................................37

5.6.1 Initializing the Modem..............................................................................................38

5.6.2 Checking Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) ...........................................................40

5.6.3 Menu........................................................................................................................41

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5.6.4 Voice call .................................................................................................................45

5.6.5 Short Message Service ...........................................................................................46

5.6.6 Phonebook ..............................................................................................................48

5.6.7 History .....................................................................................................................

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5.6.8 Sound Settings ........................................................................................................52

5.6.9 Setting a Wireless Network ................................................................................... ⋅53

5.6.10 How to Lock Menu.................................................................................................55

5.6.11 Connecting to GPRS Network.............................................................................. ⋅56

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................61

Specifications ..............................................................................................63

7.1 Physical characteristics.................................................................................63

7.2 Performance....................................................................................................63

Limited Warranty Statement ....................................................................... 64

Regional Offices ..........................................................................................66

Pictures

Picture 1 Front and left side view.............................................................................. 9

Picture 2 Positioning PDA in the cradle .................................................................. 10

Picture 3 Charging process ....................................................................................11

Picture 4 Battery cover ........................................................................................... 12

Picture 5 Power button ........................................................................................... 13

Picture 6 Desktop background ............................................................................... 13

Picture 7 Navigating to the Control Panel............................................................... 14

Picture 8 Calibration screen.................................................................................... 16

Picture 9 Calibration settings completion ............................................................... 16

Picture 10 Reset button .......................................................................................... 17

Picture 11 Power button.......................................................................................... 18

Picture 12 WordPad shortcut .................................................................................. 20

Picture 13 New Document display.......................................................................... 20

Picture 14 Keyboard Icon ....................................................................................... 21

Picture 15 Keyboard panel ..................................................................................... 21

Picture 16 Transcriber program selection............................................................... 22

Picture 17 Transcriber program .............................................................................. 23

Picture 18 Barcode scan test .................................................................................. 23

Picture 19 Barcode scanning .................................................................................. 25

Picture 20 Scanning result ..................................................................................... 26

Picture 21 Control panel ........................................................................................ 26

Picture 22 Input password ...................................................................................... 26

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Picture 23 Barcode selection list............................................................................. 26

Picture 24 Opening barcode image scanning program ......................................... 27

Picture 25 Disabling image function ....................................................................... 28

Picture 26 ActiveSync 4.2 setup wizard ................................................................. 29

Picture 27 Connection process............................................................................... 30

Picture 28 Partnership set up window

Picture 29 Synchronization options ........................................................................ 31

Picture 30 Setup completion ................................................................................... 31

Picture 31 Synchronization process ....................................................................... 32

Picture 32 Synchronization status

Picture 33 Wireless Setting icon ............................................................................. 33

Picture 34 Enabling WLAN and changing settings................................................. 33

Picture 35 Wireless functions On/Off...................................................................... 34

Picture 36 Power Save Mode options .................................................................... 34

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Picture 37 Network and Dial-up Connections icon ................................................ 35

Picture 38 Initializing connection process............................................................... 35

Picture 39 IP address and server address assignment.......................................... 36

Picture 40 Network connection icon ....................................................................... 37

Picture 41 Connection status .................................................................................. 37

Picture 42 Running Modem.exe from the desktop ................................................. 38

Picture 43 Open Modem.exe display ..................................................................... 38

Picture 44 Signal strength....................................................................................... 39

Picture 45 Connection quality ................................................................................ 39

Picture 46 Operating mode .................................................................................... 39

Picture 47 Request for SIM card insertion ............................................................. 40

Picture 48 Emergency calls availability .................................................................. 40

Picture 49 Request for PIN .................................................................................... 40

Picture 50 Entering PIN data .................................................................................. 40

Picture 51 Display after connecting to a network ................................................... 41

Picture 52 Phone setup options ............................................................................. 42

Picture 53 Sound setup .......................................................................................... 43

Picture 54 Network setup....................................................................................... .43

Picture 55 PIN edit

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Picture 56 Version info............................................................................................ 43

Picture 57 User Interface functions

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Picture 58 History record ........................................................................................ 44

Picture 59 Phonebook ............................................................................................ 44

Picture 60 Mailbox .................................................................................................. 45

Picture 61 Touch-screen keypad ............................................................................ 45

Picture 62 Keyboard .............................................................................................. 46

Picture 63 Mailbox display ...................................................................................... 46

Picture 64 Mailbox and SMS windows ................................................................... 47

Picture 65 Editing text and addressing SMS .......................................................... 47

Picture 66 Adding a new contact ........................................................................... 48

Picture 67 Phonebook content................................................................................ 49

Picture 68 Management of phonebook numbers.................................................... 50

Picture 69 Tracking history records ........................................................................ 51

Picture 70 Sound configurations ............................................................................. 52

Picture 71 Network advanced settings .................................................................. 53

Picture 72 Connection to network in manual mode................................................ 54

Picture 73 Locking menu values ........................................................................... 55

Tables

Table 1 Solving problems ........................................................................................ 61

Table 2 Physical specifications................................................................................ 63

Table 3 Hardware specifications ............................................................................. 63

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Notice

1. Limited Warranty

Metrologic warrants and represents that all Optimus SP5700 Series PDAs are free of all defects in material, workmanship and design, and have been produced and labeled in compliance with all applicable U.S. Federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances pertaining to their production and labeling.

This warranty is limited to repair, replacement of product or refund of product price at the sole discretion of Metrologic. Faulty equipment must be returned to one of the following Metrologic repair facilities: Blackwood, New Jersey, USA; Madrid, Spain; or Suzhou, China. To do this, contact the appropriate Metrologic Customer Service/Repair Department to obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number.

Metrologic will repair the defective parts free of charge if the problem is due to materials or workmanship during the warranty period. The warranty period for this product is one year from the date of product purchase. Provided that the date of purchase is not clear, it is six months from the date of manufacture. The warranty period for the battery is six months from the date of product purchase. Provided that the date of purchase is not clear, it is three months from the date of manufacture.

However, Metrologic does not service free of charge in cases noted below including during the warranty period. Any damages or defectives: (1) as a result of accident, misuse, abuse, or other external causes; (2) by the reason of flood, typhoon, fire, war or other Acts of God; (3) by the user’s arbitrary modification or conversion; (4) by any other reasons beyond defects of materials or workmanship.

2. Certifications

This product has been approved by Ministry of Information and Communication. EMC (EMI/EMS): MIC, EU EMC directive

3. Copyrights

This manual describes and explains the product on the basis of the time of present. METROLOGIC IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS CAUSED BY UNEXPECTED RESULTS CONCERNED WITH OMISSIONS AND THE EDITING OF THIS MANUAL. THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL IS SUBJET TO CHANGE TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY, FUNCION, OR DESIGN WITHOUT NOTICE. The law protects all programs and the rights. Without the permission from Metrologic, no right to copy, quote or translate this manual in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law.

Other product names mentioned in this manual such as Microsoft ActiveSync, Windows and its logo are registered trademarks of their companies. Metrologic is permitted to use those Microsoft products by an affiliate of Microsoft, Microsoft Licensing, Inc.

All software furnished to the user is on a licensed basis, and it is not sold. Metrologic has the rights of all software, and it grants to the user a license to use the software. The rights of software are granted to the user under the agreement to comply with the terms on the license agreement. Such license should not be sublicensed, distributed or transferred to other persons by the user.

Metrologic License Agreement applies to all software provided by Metrologic. Microsoft

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programs are granted to use by its End User License Agreement (EULA).

The user shall not modify or merge any form of a licensed program with other programs, or use it in a network without prior consent of Metrologic. No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law.

Metrologic may terminate the contract in the event where a breach of contract has been made by the user.

4. Precautions

1) Always use the supplied AC adaptor and use at the correct voltage.

2) Do not dismantle or modify the product arbitrarily. It may cause damage and void warranty.

3) Do not use this product in dusty or humid environments.

4) Keep the PDA away from magnetic fields or large loudspeakers during use. Data may otherwise be erased from the PDAs memory or damage may be caused to the LCD.

5) Avoid eye contact with the laser beam while scanning. It is harmful for your eyes.

5. Tips for OptimusPDA trouble-free usage

1) The OptimusPDA is designed to operate between -20℃~ 50℃. Protect your terminal from extreme temperatures. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a car on a hot day and keep it away from heat sources. Malfunction or loss of stored data may otherwise occur.

2) The PDA is durably made to withstand the 1.5m drop test. Care should still be taken not to drop the PDA or to exert excessive pressure on the LCD as the touch-sensitive screen of the PDA is made of glass.

3) Although the OptimusPDA is water resistant, do not expose it to rain or moisture for an extended period of time. Avoid using the terminal when it rains heavily and wipe any excess water off the terminal with a soft cloth before using.

4) Do not scratch the screen. The stylus pen provided is intended for use on a touch screen and should be used. Never use pens, pencils or any other sharp objects on the screen. Clean the screen with a soft, wet cloth when it is covered by dust.

5) Electronic devices are susceptible to RF energy interference from other devices or sources. Avoid using your industrial PDA in the proximity of other signal emitting appliances to ensure correct functioning of your PDA.

6) It is recommended not to store or use your terminal in an environment that is extremely dusty, damp or wet.

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6. Unpacking

Carefully remove protective materials from the PDA and the cradle, and store the shipping cartons in case of the need to return the product for repair. Upon receipt of your PDA it is important to verify that you have received all the equipment listed below.

The PDA box should contain:

- PDA: 1

- LITHIUM-ION BATTERY: 1

- STYLUS: 1

- STYLUS HAND STRAP: 1

- HANDSTRAP: 1*

- CARRY CASE: 1*

- LCD PROTECTIVE FILM: 1*

The single-slot cradle box should contain (optional):

- ONE-SLOT CRADLE: 1

- USB SYNCH CABLE: 1

- RS232 SYNCH CABLE: 1

- POWER SUPPLY: 1

- POWER CORD: 1

* In plastic bag

If anything is damaged or missing, contact your local agent or distributor immediately. If the problem cannot be solved instantly, you should return the PDA to the local agent or distributor where the purchase was made. However, Metrologic is not liable for any damages that occurred due to mishandling during transportation or when the shipping package is not used. For more details with this regard refer to the warranty section.

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1. OptimusPDA – General view

Picture 1 Front and left side view

1. Indicator LEDs (Charging & Operation)

2. Antenna (GSM models only)

3. USB Host connector

4. Speaker

5. Scan Trigger

6. 4 Way Navigation Pad

7. Power Button

8. Send (S) & End (E) Buttons for GSM-GPRS

9. Numeric Key Pad

10. Keypad Backlight Button

11. Function Key

12. Universal I/O connector

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2. Getting Started

2.1 Charging the Battery

Before using the PDA for the first time, recharge the Li-ion Battery. When charging is completed,

the LED indicator will turn GREEN. Typical charging time is approximately 3 hours.

Note: When charging the PDA for the first time, do not remove the battery before it is fully

charged. For an optimal charge time, turn the PDA into sleep mode.

To charge the battery:

• Connect the cradle to the power supply source.

• Slide your PDA into the cradle until the red LED lights up. To charge the spare battery,

insert the battery into the slot at the top of cradle.

Charging starts automatically and is

completed within 3 hours.

Picture 2 Positioning PDA in the cradle

• When the charging LED turns RED, the battery is charging. The LED will turn GREEN

when the charging process is complete.

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Picture 3 Charging process

Note: The OptimusPDA is equipped with a memory backup battery. The backup battery allows

data stored in the memory to be kept when the main battery is removed or discharged. If

the PDA remains without the main battery for more than 1 hour, the backup battery will

start to get low. It is highly recommended to replace the main battery within 10 minutes

or keep charging the battery when the PDA is inserted in the cradle. Otherwise data may

be lost.

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2.2 Turning the PDA on/off

Before turning on the PDA, ensure the battery is inserted.

1) Inserting the battery

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Slide the battery lock cover left.

Picture 4 Battery cover

• Insert the battery into the compartment and replace the cover. Ensure the latch is in

the lock position.

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2) Turning on your OptimusPDA

• Press the Power button to turn the PDA on.

- If you press and then hold the Power button for about 3 seconds, the PDA switches into

sleep mode and turns off.

Picture 5 Power button

• When the booting process has finished, the Metrologic logo will be displayed on the desktop as illustrated below.

Picture 6 Desktop background

• If the Power button does not activate your PDA, execute a hard reset. For details on

how to do this refer to the section “Performing a Hard Reset”.

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3) Turning off your OptimusPDA

• Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds or tap Suspend on the start menu.

- It is possible to set your terminal to auto-suspend status or to auto-turn off after a

specified period of time in order to save battery power.

- To change the power setting: Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel. Double tap the

Power button and select the Schemes Tab.

Picture 7 Navigating to the Control Panel

• It is recommended to remove the battery from the PDA when it is not in use for a

long time.

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3. Settings

3.1 Sleep Mode

1) To reduce battery consumption the PDA can be manually put in to Sleep Mode. To do this,

push the Power button for 3 seconds or tap Start → Suspend. Data stored in RAM

remains unchanged when in sleep mode.

2) To wake up the PDA from sleep mode, press the Power button. When the system wakes up,

the screen will display the same view as displayed before entering sleep mode

3.2 LCD Display

1) To save battery power it is recommended to change the backlight settings so that the

backlight turns off when it is not needed.

Tap Start → Settings → Control Panel, then Double tap Display.

2) Press the Backlight tab and select the required length of time before the backlight switches

off.

3.3 Volume & Sounds

To change sounds and the volume tap Start → Settings → Control Panel, then double

tap the Volume & Sounds icon.

3.4 Date/Time

In order to adjust the date and time, select Start

double tap on the Date/Time icon.

→→→→

Settings → Control Panel, then

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4. PDA Management

4.1 Using the Stylus

The stylus is useful for command selection and entering data. The stylus functions are similar to

a mouse connected to a PC.

1) Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open an item and select options.

2) Drag: Hold the stylus on the icon and drag it across the screen to a selected area. Drag in

a list to select multiple items.

Note:

1. If the surface of the display becomes dirty, clean it with a soft cloth before using the stylus pen.

2. Take care not to scratch the screen. When operating the OptimusPDA, use only the stylus provided and never use a pen, pencil or any other sharp objects on the surface of the OptimusPDA screen.

3. Do not let children play with the stylus. Contact with the edges may cause injury.

4.2 Calibrating the Screen

When tapping the screen with the stylus, programs or functions may not activate or be selected

correctly. If this is the case, the screen may need to be calibrated allowing better alignment of

the cursor on the touch-screen. To calibrate, follow the below easy steps:

1) Select Start → Settings → Control Panel, double tap the Stylus icon.

2) Select the Calibration tab→ Select the Recalibrate button.

2) Using the stylus, tap the center of the cross that appears. Continue to follow the

instructions until the screen has been properly calibrated.

Picture 8 Calibration screen Picture 9 Calibration settings completion

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4.3 Resetting

If the screen freezes or the terminal becomes inoperative, you may need to reset your PDA.

4.3.1 Performing a Soft Reset

Note: Transfer all stored data into a computer otherwise files that are open during a soft reset

may not be retrieved.

To perform a soft reset, press the Reset Button located at the rear of the PDA on the right side above the Battery Cover.

Picture 10 Reset button

Press the Reset Button here by using your stylus

Note: Soft reset restarts the OptimusPDA and saves all stored records.

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4.3.2 Performing a Hard Reset

When a Hard Reset is performed, all formats, preferences, date/time, and other settings are

restored to their factory default values.

To perform a hard reset, press the Reset and Power buttons simultaneously.

Picture 11 Power button

Note: Hard reset not only restarts your PDA, but also erases all stored records and entries in

the RAM memory. Therefore, perform a hard reset only in cases when a soft reset mode

does not work.

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BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU PERFORM A HARD RESET SEVERAL TIMES

CONSECUTIVELY WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THIS MAY CAUSE THE SCREEN TO BECOME BLANK ACCOMPANIED BY VERTICAL LINES.

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5. Applications

5.1 Creating documents

You can create a new document on your PDA with Microsoft WordPad

existing one by sending it from the PC to your OptimusPDA. Data, files, and document

uploads/downloads between PDA and computer are controlled by the Microsoft ActiveSync

software.

There are two ways to enter characters into the document using document-editing programs:

- Using the keyboard

- Using the handwriting recognition program

These two methods are explained in more detail below.

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1) Using the keyboard

• Select the WordPad icon from the Start menu or tap the shortcut icon on the desktop

screen to run Microsoft WordPad, the document-editing program.

The pictures below illustrate how to use the screen shortcut for activating WordPad. By double

tapping on the Microsoft WordPad icon (Picture 12), the Microsoft WordPad program will

appear (Picture 13).

Picture 12 WordPad shortcut Picture 13 New Document display

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• Tap once on at the bottom of the screen (see Picture 14). A keyboard should now

appear. If this is not the case, press until a drop-down menu appears. Then select

Keyboard. Picture 15 shows the keyboard panel.

Picture 14 Keyboard Icon Picture 15 Keyboard Panel

• With the keyboard display visible on the lower part of the screen, tap the buttons with

characters to enter text into your document.

Note: You can also use the PDA’s keyboard to input characters. The keyboard uses a

numeric keypad that recognizes numbers (0~9). The keypad is color-coded to indicate

particular actions that are taken when the Shift key is being pressed.

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