SX BLUE GPS SX PAD User Manual

- SXPad –

User Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction

 Foreword
 Inventory
 Safety and maintenance
 Item list
 Characteristics
 Quick Start
 Rebooting the system
 Turning off your PDA

Chapter 2 – Operation

 Instrument and software
 Front view
 Below view
 View of the backside
 Button of the display
 Parameters of the buttons
 Calibration and use of the touchscreen

Chapter 3 – Managing battery life

 Battery charge level
 Managing battery life and standby mode
 Recharging the battery
 When to replace a battery
 Important notes concerning heat

Chapter 4 – Establishing Connections

 Establishing connections
 USB connection
 Wireless connection

Annex A – Declarations

 Declarations
 European notice
 Safety Instructions
 Disposal of the battery
 Warning
 Regulatory information / Notice of Non-responsibility

Table of Figures

Fig-1. Initial start-up of SXPad
Fig-2. Window confirmation of power shut-off
Fig-3. Front view of the SXPad
Fig-4. Bottom view of the SXPad
Fig-5. Back side of the SXPad
Fig-6. Icons to follow in order to configure the buttons
Fig-7. Window of buttons
Fig-8. Icons to follow in order to calibrate the screen
Fig-9. Calibration of the touchscreen
Fig-10. Battery charge levels

Fig-11. Window for managing Standby mode

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Foreword

Congratulations for purchasing this SX Pad Tablet PC. This PDA is a complete portable device with
fully integrated wireless connectivity. With this instrument, you will be able to organize and access
to your important personal and professional information in the field in the in your pocket or in the
palm of your hand .

This manual contains all of the information necessary that you will need to configure and start using
your SX Pad Tablet PC. It describes all of the main functions of the Tablet PC in a simple but detailed
way.

Inventory

This PDA was created to offer you many years of productivity and to enjoy using it. Use this section
to keep the details of your purchase for future reference. These pieces of information will be
necessary if you need to send your Tablet PC for repair under warranty. Do not do not forget to
update this section as you add options to your Tablet PC.

Purchase date:
Location of Purchase:
Name of Reseller:
Address of Reseller:
Phone number of Reseller:
Website and email address:
Contact Person:
Model number:
Serial number:

Safety and maintenance

You can use your SX Pad Tablet PC in many different environments. However, to guarantee a long
time use and optimal performances, please take the following safety tips in consideration at all
times:

• Respect all of the warnings and instructions detailed in this guide as well as those that are dis

played on the SX Pad Tablet PC.

• When you are using the SX Pad Tablet PC for the first time, we recommend that you read

carefully the section entitled (Establishing Connection) of this manual and initialize the
battery for optimal battery performance.

• Unplug the SX Pad Tablet PC from the wall socket before cleaning the instrument. Use only a

moist cloth for wiping your SX Pad Tablet PC clean. Never use cleaning sprays, solvents or
any other types of detergents.

• Keep the SX Pad Tablet PC away from heat sources or from areas that are very humid or

dusty.

• A sticker, underneath the Tablet PC, contains all of the information concerning the electrical

requirements for this unit. These characteristics need to be respected at all time and under
all conditions. If you are unsure of the electrical characteristics of your area, please consult
your reseller or electrical distribution company.

• Do not walk on or rest nothing on the power cord of the unit.

• If you are using the SX Pad Tablet PC with an electrical extension power cord, make sure that

the total electrical intensity for all of the products that are plugged into the electrical
extension power cord does not exceed the maximum electrical intensity of the electrical
extension power cord or wall socket.

• Never insert any foreign objects into any of the ports or plugs of the Tablet PC. Dangerous

voltage exists within this unit. It is powerful enough to cause electrical shock, start an
electrical fire and/or damage the unit.

Item list

Please verify the content of the package when you open it for the first time. If your package is
missing one or more elements or damaged, please notify your reseller immediately. The content of
your package should contain the following:

Standard

• A functional PDA

• A battery (in its own box)

• A USB to mini USB transfer cable

• A handle with stylus pen

• A wall socket to USB connector (with a worldwide adaptor)

Options

The following elements are usually options but some resellers can have included them in the
standard packages. Certain elements cannot be included in some countries or certain resellers have
decided to not offer some of them.

• Clear screen protector ......................................... GESXPAD101

• Cigarette lighter power supply ............................ GESXPAD109

• Car window mount .............................................. GESXPAD110

• USB to RS232 Serial cable .................................... GESXPAD111

• 4GB or 8GB micro SDHC memory card ................ GESXPAD113

• Pole mounting clamp ........................................... GESXPAD114

• Soft carrying case ................................................. GESXPAD115

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Warning: When you purchase one of the accessories listed above, buy only the accessories that are

recommended for your PDA. The accessories above are proprietary items. Your reseller can order
those recommended accessories. If you are using accessories that are not recommended for your

PDA, they could cause a malfunction of your PDA or emit and receive electromagnetic radiations

above the regional limits. If the accessories are proprietary items, for example any USB adaptors,

Bluetooth receivers, make sure that those accessories can function with the PDA before purchasing

them. Your Reseller can also help you choose brands and reliable models.

Characteristics

With this PDA, you will carry with a large amount of technology with you such as the following
characteristics:

• 3.7” TFT color Touchscreen, VGA 480x640, readable in full sunlight;

• GEOHT processor, 624MHz;

• 512 MB of RAM;

• 256 MB of memory (expandable by inserting a memory card);

• OS Windows mobile 6.5;

• Li-ion battery 3000mAH;

• 5.0 Megapixel Camera with autofocus;

• Fall and vibration MIL STD 810 G, IP65;

• Operating temperatures (-20º to +60ºC; storage temperatures -30º to +70ºC);

• Weight: 275g;

• Dimensions: 97 x 160 x 30mm;

• Internal GPS chip type SiRF Star III (2-5m of precision);

• Integrated 3G modem, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology;