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  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced and modified without the written permission of AMREL. AMREL reserves the right to make changes in the products or the product specifications without any prior notice. Customers are advised to contact AMREL for updated product information.
  • Page 3 Regulatory Information/ Disclaimers Installation and use of this computer must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class-B digital device pursuant 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 radiates radio frequency energy.
  • Page 5 Products with the CE Marking comply with both the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN55022 CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN55024 EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN61000-4-8, EN61000-4-11, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,...
  • Page 6 CE Declaration of Conformity It is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC), Low-voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and the procedures given in R&TTE Directive (99/5/EC).
  • Page 7 Power Conservation This handheld computer consumes less power compared to conventional consumer computers. The power consumption may be further reduced by properly configuring the Power Management Setup. It is recommended that the power saving features be enabled even when not running on battery power.
  • Page 8 Battery Precautions  Only use batteries designed for this handheld computer. Using incompatible battery types may cause explosion, leakage or damage to the computer.  Do not remove the battery from the computer while the computer is powered on.  Do not continuously use a battery that has been dropped, or that appears damaged (e.g.
  • Page 9 Environmental Information, Material Safety & Recycling All materials used in the manufacturing of this equipment are recyclable or environmentally friendly. Please recycle the packing materials in accordance with local regulations at the end of the product's service life. Notice:  The equipment may contain insignificant amount of hazardous substances for health and environment below control level.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Getting Started ................1 Unpacking ......................... 1 Workplace ......................... 2 Environmental Ratings ................... 2 Ruggedness ......................2 Appearance Overview .................... 3 Optional Stylus Pen with Holder ................7 Ready for Use ......................8 Chapter 2 - Operating Information ..............11 Start Using Your Handheld Computer ..............
  • Page 11 Display Rotation ....................34 Device Power Manager ..................35 Backlight Control ....................36 Device Information ....................37 Function Keys ......................38 USB Client Function ....................40 Battery Notifications ....................41 Chapter 5 - Specifications ................42 Processor ........................ 42 Memory and Storage .................... 42 Audio ........................

  • Page 12: Chapter 1 - Getting Started

    Getting Started Chapter 1 - Getting Started Unpacking The following list of items are packaged and shipped along with your handheld computer. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please notify your dealer immediately.  Handheld Computer Unit ...

  • Page 13: Workplace

    Getting Started Workplace A clean and moisture-free environment is preferred. Make room for air circulation. Remember to avoid areas from:  Sudden or extreme changes in temperature.  Extreme heat.  Strong electromagnetic fields (Near television set, motor rotation area, etc.). ...

  • Page 14: Appearance Overview

    Getting Started Appearance Overview Before starting to use your handheld computer, it is advisable that you take a quick glance to familiarize yourself with the locations of your device’s external buttons and components. Note, the following illustrations show optional devices which may not on your device. Front View Feature Functional Description...
  • Page 15 Getting Started Rear View Feature Functional Description Remark Battery Lock Slot-type head for locking the battery. Speaker Mono Speaker for audio output. Battery Pack Provides power source to your device. 5.0 MP camera with LED Flash light. Optional Camera Module Chapter 1 - 4...
  • Page 16 Getting Started Right View Feature Functional Description Remark Turns the device on or off. Power Button Put the device to lock or suspend mode. SIM Card Slot / SIM card slot for 3G WWAN connectivity. Micro SD Card Slot Removable mass storage media. Left View Feature Functional Description...
  • Page 17 Getting Started Top View Feature Functional Description Remark Embedded Optional Embedded ANT. for GPS ANT. Optional SMA ANT. function: Refer to SMA ANT. WiFi & Bluetooth, WWAN, GPS Appendix Optional SMA ANT. function: Refer to SMA ANT. WiFi & Bluetooth, WWAN, GPS Appendix Bottom View L5-2 L5-1...

  • Page 18: Optional Stylus Pen With Holder

    Getting Started Optional Stylus Pen with Holder Feature Functional Description Remark Stylus pen with The stylus pen is designed for the use of touch holder screen and the holder is screwed on the case. Chapter 1 - 7...

  • Page 19: Ready For Use

    Getting Started Ready for Use After taking a quick look at your handheld computer, the following illustrations will help you setup your handheld computer ready for operations. Mounting the Battery Mount the battery into the battery bay. Turn clockwise and lock firmly with a slot screwdriver or a coin.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Connecting the AC Adapter Insert the end of micro USB to the Plug the AC cord into the AC adapter. micro USB client. Plug the AC power plug into an electrical outlet. Turning ON the Power Make sure the battery is securely mounted. Connect all power cords properly. Turn on the power of your handheld computer by pressing the “Power Button“.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Turning Off the Power To turn off the power of your handheld computer, press the power button once and wait for the Power Menu to be displayed onscreen. From the Power Menu, tap the “Power Off” button to turn off the power of your handheld computer. Note: If you lose power during operation (i.e.

  • Page 22: Chapter 2 - Operating Information

    Operating Information Chapter 2 - Operating Information Start Using Your Handheld Computer Turn on your handheld computer by using the power button. After turning on the power of ® your handheld computer, the device will boot up with Windows CE 6.0 R3. Boot Up When turning on the power, your will see “LOADING”...
  • Page 23 Operating Information Start Menu and Task Bar The Start Menu, which is located at the bottom of your desktop, allows you to access programs and applications installed within your handheld computer, launch applications, as well as access the control panel to change device settings. The Task Bar provides a quick overview of running programs and applications, allowing multi-tasking and switching between different applications conveniently.

  • Page 24: Stop Using Your Handheld Computer

    Operating Information Stop Using Your Handheld Computer In order to conserve your device battery life, you may place your device into one of the several power states available, either temporarily or for an extended period of time. You can change the power state of your handheld computer anytime by pressing the power button to open up the Power Menu.
  • Page 25 Operating Information Suspend In Suspend state, the device LCD display is turned off, all tap inputs and button inputs (except the power button) are disabled. Applications that were launched prior to entering this state will be put on halt; established wireless connectivity will be lost. All unsaved application data prior to entering this state are maintained.
  • Page 26 Operating Information Hard Reset In the event that your handheld computer hangs or stops responding, you can perform a Hard Reset by pressing and holding the power button for 8 seconds. This action will invoke your device to perform a graceful reset without damaging any components of your device. Please note that any unsaved work or data will be lost after a Hard Reset.

  • Page 27: Using The Touchscreen

    Operating Information Using the Touchscreen Basic Operation Your handheld computer is equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen, allowing you to navigate on the touch screen easily without using other external devices. To conduct operation with your touchscreen, please begin by using the stylus provided with your handheld device.
  • Page 28 Operating Information Entering Information A virtual keyboard is provided with your device for text and information input. To access the virtual keyboard, please tap on the Input Panel icon of your Task Bar. Your handheld computer is configured a large-sized virtual keyboard for your operational convenience. To hide your virtual keyboard, please tap on the Input Panel icon and select Hide Input Panel.
  • Page 29 Operating Information Stylus Calibration In order to maintain the accuracy of the inputs and touches you perform, stylus calibration is required. Before using the touch screen, please follow the instructions below to calibrate your touchscreen for a more precise positioning. You can access the Stylus Properties menu via the following path: Start =>...

  • Page 30: Audio Features

    Operating Information Audio Features Your handheld computer is equipped with an audio codec for sound playback. To adjust the volume of your device, please use the volume up/down button located at the upper left side of your device. Alternatively, you can also adjust volume through the built-in audio functions of Windows CE. You can access Volume &...

  • Page 31: Manage Sim Card / Micro Sd Card

    Operating Information Manage SIM Card / Micro SD Card Your handheld computer has a SIM card slot for wireless connectivity, as well as a Micro SD card slot for storage expansion. The SIM card slot supports the Mini-SIM format. The Micro SD card slot supports SDHC format, which supports card capacity up to 32 GB.
  • Page 32 Operating Information Inserting Micro SD Card Insert Micro SD card into the bottom card slot with pins facing up. Inserting SIM Card Insert SIM card into the top card slot with pins facing down. Note: Do not have a sudden removal of SD/ SIM cards when the device is turned on. Such ...

  • Page 33: Set And Manage Device Password

    Operating Information Set and Manage Device Password You can set a password for your handheld computer by setting up proper password settings. You can access password settings via Start => Settings => Control Panel => Password. You can set to enable password protection at power up or screen saver. When set to power up, your handheld computer will prompt you for password.

  • Page 34: Device Connectivity

    Operating Information Device Connectivity For your ease of operations, you can turn on or off your wireless devices through the proprietary software application - “Device Power Manager”. Device Power Manager can be accessed via the following path: Start => Settings => Control Panel Note: The following section describes connectivity options that are for selected models ...

  • Page 35: Wireless Wide Area Network (Option)

    Operating Information Wireless Wide Area Network (Option) Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) is an optional module for your handheld computer. With pre-installed embedded antenna and the optional 3.5G WWAN module, your handheld computer will be able to engage in WWAN functions. To activate your WWAN function, please follow the illustrations below: Activate the Device Power Manager After activating the Device Power Manager, press the WWAN button to enable WWAN...
  • Page 36 Operating Information Note: Please make sure that your device has installed a SIM card and GSM before using  WWAN. Chapter 2 - 25...

  • Page 37: Wi-Fi (Option)

    Operating Information Wi-Fi (Option) Wi-Fi is an optional wireless communication module for your handheld computer for Wi-Fi connectivity. The Wi-Fi module of your handheld computer supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n. To activate your Wi-Fi function, please follow the illustrations below: Activate the Device Power Manager After activating the Device Power Manager, press the Wi-Fi button to enable Wi-Fi functions.

  • Page 38: Bluetooth (Option)

    Operating Information Bluetooth (Option) A Class 2, Bluetooth® v2.1 + EDR system with A2DP is available for your handheld computer. This module is backward compatible with v1.1/1.2/2.0 devices and provides your handheld computer with a short-range wireless communication protocol to connect with other compatible devices.

  • Page 39: Gps (Option)

    Operating Information GPS (Option) An optional GPS module is available for your handheld computer. This GPS module supports both GPS and Galileo systems, allowing your device to support GPS applications and functions. To activate your GPS functions, please follow the instructions below. Activate the Device Power Manager After activating the Device Power Manager, press the GPS button to enable GPS functions.

  • Page 40: Com (Option)

    Operating Information COM (Option) An optional COM port is available for your handheld computer. The COM port allows your handheld computer to interface and communicate with other equipment. To activate your COM functions, please follow the instructions below. Activate the Device Power Manager After activating the Device Power Manager, press the COM button to enable COM port functions.

  • Page 41: Chapter 3- Managing Power

    Operating Information Chapter 3- Managing Power AC Adapter The AC adapter performs two functions:  It powers the computer from an external AC source.  It charges the computer battery. The adapter automatically detects the AC line voltage (100V or 240V) and adjusts accordingly.
  • Page 42 Operating Information Standard: Micro USB Optional: LEMO CONN. Note:  To ensure system stability, please connect your computer to an external power source when operating at -20 °C ambient temperature. Chapter 3 - 31...

  • Page 43: Battery

    Operating Information Battery The power source of your handheld computer will automatically switch to battery when external power source (such as AC adapter or optional vehicle adapter) is disconnected. The following section provides battery related information, operation, as well as power-saving tips.
  • Page 44 Operating Information Battery Gauge You may check battery status from battery gauge in Windows CE. Please tap on the power/battery icon to expand the battery gauge window, as shown below. Alternatively, you can find via the path: Start => Settings => Control Panel => Power Battery Power Saving Tips You may extend the battery life of your handheld computer by: ...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4 - Using Special Applications

    Using Special Applications Chapter 4 - Using Special Applications Display Rotation Display Rotation enables your device to change display between landscape and portrait orientations. You can change the display orientation of your device between 4 types of rotation angles. This application can be accessed via the following path: Start => Settings => Control Panel =>...

  • Page 46: Device Power Manager

    Using Special Applications Device Power Manager Device Power Manager is a pre-installed software application supplied with your handheld computer, designed for your operational convenience. By integrating your handheld computer’s connectivity into a single application, you can easily turn on or off specific connectivity function(s) during unneeded times to conserve battery life.

  • Page 47: Backlight Control

    Using Special Applications Backlight Control Backlight Control functions to adjust the backlight intensity of your handheld computer. By adjusting the backlight level to a desirable level, the battery life of your device can be extended. This application is also useful for limiting the backlight level during low-profile operations.

  • Page 48: Device Information

    Using Special Applications Device Information Under Device Information, you can view detailed information of your handheld computer. Information such as the OS Version, Build Version, CPU clock frequency, amount of On-Board RAM/ROM, etc., are listed here. The application can be accessed via the following path: Start => Settings => Control Panel =>...

  • Page 49: Function Keys

    Using Special Applications Function Keys Function Keys is an application that can call up operational features instantly. There are three function keys for users to assign. For usage convenience, the default setting for these three function keys are: Screen Rotation trigger for Ⅰ , System Settings for Ⅱ , and Software Keyboard trigger for Ⅲ.
  • Page 50 Using Special Applications To activate the Control Panel function, please first tap the Control Panel box of a function key. Then, tap one of the applications in the dropdown list, and the setting will be completed. Tap to select the desired application.

  • Page 51: Usb Client Function

    Using Special Applications USB Client Function USB Client Function lets you to define the function when your handheld is connected to the host. There are three kinds of USB Client functions, including Active Sync, USB Disk, and Network. Active Sync allows you to transmit files, music, or document between your handheld and PC synchronically.

  • Page 52: Battery Notifications

    Using Special Applications Battery Notifications Battery Notification is an application that warns users that the battery is running very low by vibrating the device. There are two occasions of vibration including “Vibrate device on battery low status” and “Vibrate device on battery critical status”. To apply the function, tap the checkbox once to enable (tab again to disable).

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 - Specifications

    Specifications Chapter 5 - Specifications Processor  Texas Instruments AM3715 Sitara™ 1 GHz  Based on enhanced ARM Cortex™-A8  45 nm fabrication process Memory and Storage  RAM: 512 MB Mobile RAM  ROM: 4 GB (Default)  Removable Mass Storage: Micro SD card slot x 1 (up to 32 GB) Audio ...

  • Page 54: Wireless Communication Devices (Option)

    Specifications Wireless Communication Devices (Option)  ® Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n & Bluetooth v2.1: WG-7310  GPS: Ublox LEA6H  ® WWAN: Cinterion PH8 (Quad band 3G) I/O Ports Right:  Micro SD/SIM slot Top:  Optional SMA ANT. Bottom:  DC-in/USB client: - Standard: Sealed Micro USB (USB Client) - Optional: Sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO Conn.

  • Page 55: Battery

    Specifications Battery  3.7V 3520 mAh Lithium-ion Battery (BD61A)  4.5 hours Battery life (Depends on your usage and device settings) Double Capacity Battery (Option)  3.7V, 7040mAh Li-ion battery pack (BD61B)  9 hours Battery life (Depends on your usage and device settings) 20W AC Adapter ...

  • Page 56: Case Materials And Color

    Specifications Case Materials and Color Antenna Cover: Recyclable UL grade PC + ABS GE C2800 or C6200 Body: Magnesium Alloy AZ91D + Recyclable UL grade PC + ABS GE C2800 or C6200 Buttons: Silicon Rubber PCB: FR-4, UL 94V-0 Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion (Electrochemistry system: LiCoO2+C=Li1-XCoO2+CLiX) Packing:...

  • Page 57: Accessories

    Specifications Accessories  20W AC Adapter  1M USB Cable (Micro USB to USB)  Optional Stylus Pen with Holder  Optional Carry Bag (Same as DB6)  Optional 1M USB Cable (LEMO 8p to USB)  Optional 1M VGA Test Cable (Fischer 9p to DB15) ...

  • Page 58: Multi-Charger Mcdf (Option)

    Specifications Multi-Charger MCDF (Option) INDICATORS AND PORTS  Indicators:  Power Indicator: Show green light when attaching 90W AC Adapter.  Charger Indicator: Show orange light when charging battery, or OFF for fully charged.  Battery Charging Ports x 4 ...

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 - Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service Chapter 6 - Maintenance and Service Cleaning ALWAYS turn off the power, unplug the power cord and remove the battery before cleaning. The exterior of the device and display may be wiped with a clean, soft, and lint-free cloth. If there is difficulty removing dirt, apply non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner to the cloth and wipe clean.
  • Page 60 Maintenance and Service Networking Problems I cannot connect to a wireless Wi-Fi network • Make sure that: Your handheld computer is within the range of a wireless access Wi-Fi point.. Check the Device Power Manager that the Wi-Fi has been turned I cannot connect to another device with Bluetooth network •...

  • Page 61: Rma Service

    Maintenance and Service RMA Service If troubleshooting steps are unsuccessful, consult your dealer for RMA. Shipping instructions: Remove any personal data. Use the original shipping container and packing materials, if possible. If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the equipment with soft material (e.g.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix: Options and CDP (custom design project) for the expansion of your handheld computer DC-in/USB L5-3 L5-2 L5-1 client Location Feature Functional Description □Standard sealed Micro USB DC-in/USB client □Optional sealed DC-in 5V with LEMO Select one: □WiFi & BT □WWAN □GPS Select one: □WiFi &...
  • Page 63 Appendix Note:  If Fischer Connector is chosen for L5-1, .it will be a little extended than the other two Fischer Connectors, as the following illustration shows. If you require support please contact AMREL Service department: Phone: 800.882.6735 E-mail: cdinfo@amrel.com...

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