Partner Tech D3POS Users Manual
User Manual Guide
D3 POS
Windows CE® .NET Ruggedized PDA
Partner Tech Corporation(60711)
10F, No.233-2, Pao Chiao Road,
Shin Tien, Taipei, 231, Taiwan
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Contents
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................ 6
Chap1. Using The D3 POS ........................................................................................... 6
1. Introducing ............................................................................................................. 7
1.1 Features ......................................................................................................... 7
1.2 View of the D3 POS ......................................................................................... 9
2. Power ................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Power ON/OFF ............................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Power ON ............................................................................................. 11
2.1.2 Power OFF ............................................................................................ 11
2.1.3 What is idle mode? ................................................................................. 11
2.1.4 Suspend mode ...................................................................................... 12
2.2 Battery .......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Checking Battery Power .......................................................................... 12
2.2.2 Very Low Battery Status .......................................................................... 12
2.3 Removing and installing the battery ................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Removing the battery .............................................................................. 12
2.3.2 Installing the battery ............................................................................... 12
2.4 Battery discharging ......................................................................................... 12
2.5 Recharging the battery .................................................................................... 12
2.5.1 Using the adapter .................................................................................. 12
2.5.2 Using the Dock ...................................................................................... 13
2.6 Backup Battery ............................................................................................... 13
2.7 Disposal of the spent battery ............................................................................ 13
2.8 LED Notification ............................................................................................. 13
3. Setting up the D3 POS ............................................................................................ 14
3.1 Power On ...................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Power Off ...................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Adjusting the Brightness .................................................................................. 14
3.4 Calibrating the screen ..................................................................................... 15
3.5 Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................... 15
3.6 Setting up the Date and Time ........................................................................... 16
3.7 Power Configuration ....................................................................................... 16
3.8 Schemes Tab ................................................................................................. 16
3.9 Memory Allocation .......................................................................................... 17
4. Resetting the D3 POS ............................................................................................. 18
4.1 Soft Reset ..................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Hard Reset (cold reset) ................................................................................... 18
5. Flash Disk ............................................................................................................. 19
5.1 Hard reset ..................................................................................................... 19
5.2 Soft reset ...................................................
5.3 Return back to the existing place ...................................................................... 21
6. Registry Backup ..................................................................................................... 23
7. Using the keypad ................................................................................................... 25
7.1 Change current character ................................................................................ 25
7.2 Inputting the data ........................................................................................... 25
7.3 Setting device though the <Fn> key .................................................................. 26
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8. Using the stylus ..................................................................................................... 27
Chap 2. Windows Program .......................................................................................... 28
1. Basic Information ................................................................................................... 28
1.1 Task Bar and Command Bar ............................................................................. 28
1.2 Pop-up Menus ............................................................................................... 29
2. Executing a Program............................................................................................... 29
3. Entering information ............................................................................................... 29
3.1 Using the Onscreen keypad ............................................................................. 29
3.2 Using the Transcriber ...................................................................................... 30
4. Customizing Your D3 POS ....................................................................................... 31
4.1 Adjust settings ............................................................................................... 31
4.2 Adding or Removing the Programs .................................................................... 31
4.3 Adding the Programs Using ActiveSync ............................................................. 31
4.4 Removing the Programs................................................................................... 32
5. Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................................................................. 32
5.1 Using Microsoft ActiveSync .............................................................................. 32
5.2 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on your desktop .................................................. 32
5.3 Setting up a Partnership .................................................................................. 33
5.4 Transferring Files ............................................................................................ 33
6. Microsoft WordPad ................................................................................................. 33
7. Window Media Player .............................................................................................. 34
8. Internet Explorer ..................................................................................................... 34
9. Context Sensitive Help ............................................................................................ 35
Chap 3. Optional Module ........................................................................................... 36
1. 1D barcode Scanner ............................................................................................... 37
1.1 1DScanner(Demo program) .............................................................................. 37
1.2 Setting up the AT1DEmulator ............................................................................ 39
2. Wireless LAN ......................................................................................................... 41
2.1 Power on Wireless LAN .................................................................................... 41
2.2 IP Information ................................................................................................ 42
2.3 Setting manually ............................................................................................. 43
2.
4 Power Off Wireless Off .................................................................................... 43
3. Bluetooth .............................................................................................................. 44
3.1 To enable Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 44
3.2 Bluetooth Manager .......................................................................................... 44
3.3 Connecting Bluetooth Printer(SPP) .................................................................... 44
4. 13.56 MHz Reader .................................................................................................. 46
4.1 Leader type.....................................................................................................
4.2 Running Multi Reader ..................................................................................................
5. GPS Module .......................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Executing the GPS .......................................................................................... 50
5.2 Configuring the Port and Baud Setting for Executing the GPS ............................... 50
5.3 Checking the GPS status ................................................................................. 51
6. GSM Module.................................................................................................
6.1 Using the GSM.......................................................................................
6.2 Telephone image....................................................................................
6.3 Function of GSM....................................................................................
7. Camera......................................................................................................
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8. Printer........................................................................................................
9.1 Check the printer paper............................................................................
9.2 change the printer paper...........................................................................
9.3 printer output steps.................................................................................
9. MSR.........................................................................................................
10. ICC Reader................................................................................................
11. Fingerprint.................................................................................................
12.1 Registering fingerprint............................................................................
12.2 Releasing Fingerprint.............................................................................
12. Cradle......................................................................................................
D3 POS Specifications...................................................................................
AS Information.................................................................................................
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources
for additional product information
Who should read this manual?
This manual is written for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and
maintaining the D3 POS.
This manual provides you with information about the features of the D3 POS, and how to
install, configure, operate, and maintain it.
Before you work with the D3 POS, you should be familiar with your network and general
networking terms, such as IP address.
Safety information
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this
document before you handle and operate PartnerTech Corporation equipment. You can be
seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety
warnings and cautions.
WARNING
A warning alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must
be strictly observed to avoid serious injury to the person who working on the equipment
CAUTION
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be
strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
NOTICE
A notice makes you have more information while you use D3 POS
Notice
1. This machine is for business (Grade A)with EMI, seller or user have to be more careful with
caution, you should use the purpose of using it in areas outside the home.
2. This Radio facilities have possibility which is mixed to electric wave in using.
3. This can't do life security and related services.
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Chap1. Using THE D3 POS
This chapter introduces the D3 POS Mobile Computer to enhance wireless connectivity needs
and contains hardware and software configuration to assist you in making the most out of
your D3 POS.
1. Introducing
D3 POS mobile computer is a small, ergonomically designed mobile computer built on the
Microsoft window CE NET 5.0 operating system. The PDA uses an Intel® Bulverde CPU and a
3.5” VGA, color Touch screen display. The PDA supports wireless LAN 802.11b/g
(embedded module) for communication.
1.1 Features
Remove all the items from the packing box, and check to make sure all the parts are present:
1) PDA
2) Lithium Ion Battery Pack
3) Power Adaptor
4) USB Sync cable
5) Stylus pen
6) Hand strap
7) Cradle
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1.2 View of the D3 POS
Refer to Table 1 for a list and description of the illustrated features.
printer(75mm/sec)
MSR : Track(2,3) or
Track(1,2,3) (optional)
Power LED Mark
Touch screen LCD
Figure1. front
Paper check window
FUNCTION KEY
Figure2. beside
Printer latch
IC Card Reader
WLAN LED mark
keypad
RESET button
(SOFT/HARD RESET)
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1.2 View of the D3 POS
2.0 Mega pixel Camera
Scanner window
(1D imager)
Earphone jack
USB Port
Battery
Figure3. Top
CRADLE connect point
Adopter jack
Figure4. bottom
Handstrap holder
Built in speaker
Fingerprint
Figure5. back
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2. Power
This section introduces the power system of D3 POS such as power switch and battery.
2.1 Power ON/OFF
2.1.1 Power ON
1. Press power key, the D3 POS and the backlight will be on.
2. To save power and prolong the battery, the screen gets to be off, when the D3 POS
goes into idle mode. And it is easy to resume activity. Just tap the screen or press
any key on the keypad.
2.1.2 Power OFF
1. Press power key, you actually suspend the D3 POS and turn off the display and
backlight.
2. The other method: Tap start > Suspend
2.1.3 What is idle mode?
It is the period that computer goes on without any activity for a long time, but it doesn’ t
have influence on data
You can set up the idle mode and the PDA will go into the idle mode automatically after the
interval that you set goes to the end. It helps you prolong your battery life. If you want to
restart your D3 POS while the PDA goes into idle time, tap anywhere on the screen.
To change the time into idle mode
Tap Start > Setting > Control Panel > Power
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Figure 1. Setting Idle time
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2.1.4 Suspend mode
1. When you do not use D3 POS for a long time, make your D3 POS go into the suspend
mode for saving power.
2. If you want to restart your D3 POS, press power key.
2.2 Battery
D3 POS uses replaceable 7.4V 1,800mAh Li-ion Cell x2 Li-ion batteries.
If the battery continues to drop to the “ Low Battery Status” , the battery status LED
becomes red and blinks. You need to recharge the battery.
2.2.1 Checking Battery Power
You can check the battery status by using the power applet.
Tap Start > Settings] > Control panel > Power
The power control panel applet displays a battery power gauge.
2.2.2 Very Low Battery Status
To prevent the D3 POS from being discharged completely, your D3 POS will be suspended,
when the battery continues to get low. You need to recharge your battery before the battery
continues to drop.
2.3 Removing and installing the battery
2.3.1 Removing the battery
At first, pull out the hand scrap and then press the battery latch to the above until the battery
is released from the D3 POS, then lift it out.
2.3.2 Installing the battery
Insert the bottom of battery into the sunken place located in battery compartment, and press
the battery latch to the above until the battery is installed completely.
2.4 Battery discharging
Several factors determine the life of your battery such as extreme temperatures, input devices,
and your usage, but generally you can use D3 POS for 6~12hours.
If the D3 POS is not on external power and battery pack is removed, it will enter suspend
mode.
2.5 Recharging the battery
Use the adapter provided from PartnerTech Corporation to recharge your battery.
Caution
Your D3 POS can be damaged, in case of using the adapter that is not provided from
PartnerTech Corporation.
2.5.1 Using the adapter
The charge/operating power can be applied to D3 POS by using DC adapter.
1. Connect the adapter to the power cord.
2. Connect the DC power jack to the D3 POS.
When the battery is charging, the LED becomes red.
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2.5.2 Using the Dock
The Dock is for charging D3 POS, and the dock is one of which also can act as a
communication port.
CAUTION
Make sure the D3 POS is firmly seated in the dock, charger, or power adaptor.
If it is not firmly seated, battery charging and communication with the Host PC will NOT be
initiated.
2.6 Backup Battery
The backup battery in the PDA is a 100mAh rechargeable battery that holds system data at
least 2 hours without main battery.
CAUTION
If you remove the battery or the battery completely discharges, there is a two(2)hour window
in which to insert a charged battery before the backup battery completely discharges and the
contents of the RAM memory are lost. It is a good idea to keep your data and applications in
Flask Disk for that reason. Refer to “ Flash Disk” for more information.
If both the battery pack and the backup battery are allowed to discharge completely, you
must recharge both batteries for thirteen (13) hours.
The backup battery is charged off the battery pack, so it is important to keep the battery pack
with at least a minimal charge so the unit can maintain date, time, data, and other settings.
2.7 Disposal of the spent battery
When the battery reaches the end of its useful life, the spent battery must be disposed by a
qualified recycler or material handler
Warning
Do not mix the spent battery with the solid waste stream and keep away from children.
2.8 LED Notification
LED color notify status of charging, Charge complete, WLAN.
1. Charge LED
2. WLAN LED
LED
Color
Charge
LED
WLAN Green Receving Data
Red Charging
Green Charge
Explain
complete
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3. Setting up the D3 POS
This section describes the basic information for setting your D3 POS.
3.1 Power On
Press the Power key briefly to turn on the PDA. The Backlight comes on automatically. Press
this key again briefly to turn off the PDA. To turn off the Backlight while the PDA goes on,
press and hold the key for at least a second. This key acts to toggle the Backlight function off
and on.
3.2 Power Off
To turn the PDA off, press the Power key again.
This action suspends the device, but does not
actually turn it off. All running applications remain as
you left them until you press the Power key
again to resume operation of the device.
Figure 1. Background Screen
3.3 Adjusting the Brightness
The D3 POS manufactured at the factory keeps 80% brightness, but because of several
reasons such as dark environment or user’ s condition of eyesight, and above all, the
illumination consumes much power, so that the users want to adjust the backlight.
To adjust backlight:
Tap Start > Settings > control panel > backlight
Figure 2. Adjusting Brightness
Level : you can adjust the brightness
Backlight: : you can adjust the entry time into idle
mode when use D3 POS with battery power
or external power
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3.4 Calibrating the screen
According to user’ s personal treatment, and activity, applications installed in the D3 POS
need to be set up after purchasing it.
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Thought the screen is already calibrated, but if you
have feeling that your screen isn’ t responding
properly to your tap, you can recalibrate it again.
To recalibrate the screen
Tap start > Settings > Control panel > Stylus
> Calibration > Recalibration
Press and briefly hold stylus on the center
of target, and repeat 5 times as the target
moves around the screen. The screen counts
30 seconds after calibrating, and you can
finish the recalibration to touch screen
wherever you want. If you did not have any action, the
screen will automatically finish the recalibration of itself.
Figure 3. Recalibrating
3.5 Adjusting the Volume
Volume & Sounds
Your D3 POS manufactured at factory is set at the maximum volume, so you can adjust the
volume if you need suitable sound.
To adjust Volume & Sounds
Tap Start > Settings > Volume & Sounds
Volume tap: tap to adjust Volume
Sounds tab: tap to set the imitated sounds
Figure 4. Adjusting volume
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3.6 Setting up the Date and Time
Date & time
You can set the current time located at the bottom
of screen.
Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel
> Date & Time
Year: Select the year, then the spin control appears.
Try to set the year though the navigation key or
up/down button.
Month: Select the month directly, then the full months
of one year appear. Try to select the correct month.
You can also select the month though the left/right key.
Day: Just tap a day in the calendar.
Time: you can set the time though the up/down button.
3.7 Power Configuration
To adjust power management settings,
Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power
Use this control panel to check the charge on the
battery or to change the Power settings.
Battery Tab
Battery tap: It shows the power remained in the main
battery and the backup battery.
To exit, press OK from the command bar, or press
the <Enter> key on the keypad.
3.8 Schemes Tab
It allows you to determine the entry time of user’ s idle
mode, system idle mode, and suspend mode while
you use either main battery or AC power. This will
helps you to save more power, if you have to move
repeatedly on your work.
To exit, press OK from the command bar, or press the
<Enter> key on the keypad.
Figure 7 . Schemes Tab
Figure 5. Date/Time
Figure 6. Battery status
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3.9 Memory Allocation
Adjust the Memory Allocation with the following steps:
1.Tab Start > Settings > Control Panel
> System Properties
2.Seletc the Memory tab.
3.Move the slider to adjust memory allocation.
Default storage Memory is normally set to about
8 MB with the remainder.
4. Press the OK button, or the <Enter>key on
the keypad.
Figure8. Memory Allocation
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4. Resetting the D3 POS
When the D3 POS completely stops responding for your command, or an application is
locked up and does not respond, and when you want to upgrade the firmware, it may be
necessary to perform a reset.
Caution
Always attempt a Soft reset before initiating a Hard reset. Once you initiate a cold reset, all
applications are forcibly closed and working RAM and files are cleared.
It is a good idea to store important data in the resident (Flash Disk) for this reason.
Warning
Do not use force or a sharp object like paper clip to press the reset button. Use the stylus for
that purpose. Sharp object like paper clip could puncture the seal of the reset key.
4.1 Soft Reset
When you should perform the soft reset?
When you cannot turn on or off a program, or execute other programs because of “ hang”the system error that stops responding. The “ soft reset” for recovering the D3 POS is to
press R/S button on the front of D3 POS. This method not guarantee that cashed disk data
will be saved, so transactional data maybe lost during the reset.
Procedure to Soft Reset. To initialize soft reset, press and hold the <Reset> key.
After Soft Reset
• The splash screen will appear shortly.
• The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen.
• The custom settings in the registry are persistent.
4.2 Hard Reset (cold reset)
When you should perform the cold reset?
If the performed reset method fails to restore system operation, it may be necessary to
perform a hard reset. This is a boot method that formats the object store to clean data and
registry information from the D3 POS system and restores them to their factory-default state.
This will erase the memory in the D3 POS, including all applications and data files found in
the object store (user store).
A Hard reset is a complete reset of the PDA in which all applications are forcibly closed and
working RAM and files are cleared.
Hard Reset Procedure. To perform a Hard reset, simultaneously press the <Reset> key with
the stylus while pressing the <power> key.
After Hard Reset.
When a PDA goes through the Hard reset sequence, it clears the working RAM and initializes
the file system.
• The splash screen will appear shortly.
• You will be asked to recalibrate the touch screen. Press the <ESC> key to circumvent
• The RF Network PC Card if present, connects to the network system.
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recalibration.
• The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen.
• The custom settings in the registry are persistent.
• The RF Network PC Card if present, connects to the network system.
• The application saved in Flash Disk will not be deleted after cold reset (refer to section 5
Flash Disk)
5. Flash Disk
In addition to the RAM-based storage standard on Windows CE .NET terminals, the D3 POS
is also equipped with a Flash Disk, and all the application and data in the Flash Disk can be
persisted in its own condition after the hard reset. From this point of view, it is a kind of very
useful method to keep important application and execute user’ s own application
automatically after the hard reset.
5.1 Hard reset
1. At first copy an execute file you want to re-execute.
2. Double-tap My Device > Flash Disk > Open Start folder >Open Hard Reset folder
3. Paste the copied file in the Hard Reset Folder.
Fitgure1. Click Flask Disk Figure2. Click Start folder
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Figure 3. Open the HardReset folder Figure4. An application in the HardReset folder
If you don’ t want to execute the application copied in the Flash Disk, after the hard reset is
performed, press the “ Fn” key during the hard reset.
5.2 Soft reset
1. At first copy an execute file you want to execute after warm reset.
2. Double-tap My Device > Flash Disk > Open Start folder > Open Reset folder
3. Paste the copied file in the Reset folder.
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Figure 5. Open Reset Folder Figure 6. An application in theReset folder
If you don’ t want to execute the application copied in the Flash Disk, after the Warm reset is
performed, press the “ Fn” key during the Warm reset.
5.3 Return back to the existing place
When a PDA goes through the hard Reset sequence, it clears the working RAM and initializes
the file system, but because of Flash Disk you can make your files return back to their existed
place after the Hard Reset get performed. This method is also very useful to configure your
system without any action after the hard Reset.
To make files get replaced:
Copy files you want to replace after the hard reset.
Double-tap My Device > Flash Disk > Open CopyFile
Double-tap My Device > Flash Disk > Open CopyFile
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