Getting Acquainted ............1-1 General Features of the SHC2500 ........1-2 Front Panel Components/Indicators for the SHC2500 1-4 Illuminators, Camera, and Lasers for the SHC2500 . 1-5 Configuration Options for the SHC2500 ....1-6 Accessories for the SHC2500 ........1-6 Chapter 2 Operating the SHC2500 ........
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Chapter 3 Control Panel Functions ........3-1 The Taskbar and Start Menu Settings ......3-9 Chapter 4 Configuring the SHC2500 ........4-1 Creating an ActiveSync® Connection ......4-1 USB Connection ............... 4-1 Making a Connection with ActiveSync ......4-2 Using ActiveSync ............. 4-3 Connecting to a Mail Server ..........
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Table of Contents EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labeling Using the C-Tick Mark ......... B-8 Appendix C Safety Warnings ........... C-1 General Warnings ............C-1 Battery Pack Warnings ............ C-1 Usage Warnings ............... C-3 Appendix D Warranty Terms ............ D-1 P/N 7010-0950...
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Table of Contents Notes: SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing this Sokkia® product. The materials available in this Manual (the “Manual”) have been prepared by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (“TPS”) for owners of Topcon products, and are designed to assist owners with the use of the receiver and its use is subject to these terms and conditions (the “Terms and Conditions”).
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. is used under license. SHC2500™, Sokkia Corporation and the names of Sokkia Corporation products referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sokkia Corporation.
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Terms and Conditions and Conditions in this Manual and an agreement to abide by these Terms and Conditions. The user is granted a personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use such Software under the terms stated herein and in any case only with a single receiver or single computer. You may not assign or transfer the Software or this license without the express written consent of TPS.
Topcon Positioning Systems. Wherever used herein, the term SHC2500 applies to all SHC2500 models (except as noted). It is beyond the scope of this manual to provide operating system tutorials or information about commercial or customized SHC2500 application programs and connected equipment.
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Manual Conventions Supplementary information that can have an affect on system operation, system performance, NOTICE measurements, or personal safety. Notification that an action has the potential to adversely affect system operation, system CAUTION performance, data integrity, or personal health. Notification that an action will result in system damage, loss of data, loss of warranty, or personal WARNING injury.
MHz. It also has Bluetooth®, WLAN, and serial communication (RS-232 and USB). The SHC2500 enables you to connect to the RS-1 wireless radio. To learn more about the features of the SHC2500, see “General Features of the FC-2500” on page 1-2.
It incorporates Intel XScale technology with on-the-fly voltage, frequency scaling, and sophisticated power management. It also complies with the ARM Architecture V5TE instruction set. The SHC2500 uses a 5 megapixel (4 megapixel processed) Camera digital camera equipped with ultra-bright LED illuminators for...
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53.64mm V. The pixel format is 320H x 240V (1 pixel = R+B+G dots. The touchscreen system is 4-wire resistive technology. The SHC2500 has 55 keys plus an 8+1 directional pad. The Keypad keyboard is contstructed of sheer-proof solid hard keys.
(Figure 1-2). The SHC2500 has five LED indicators that provide a number of useful functions, including the state of the art keypad modifier keys. An additional LED indicates the charge and low battery status of the unit (Figure 1-2).
Illuminators, Camera, and Lasers for the SHC2500 The SHC2500 comes with two LED illuminators that you can use to take pictures in low light conditions. In addition, The SHC2500 uses a pair of 635nm red visible lasers that allows you to position objects and align the SHC2500 as needed (Figure 1-3).
SHC2500 hand-held computer and for providing a power source. Depending on the package purchased, additional accessories may also be included. Table 1-5 on page 1-7 lists the cables included with the SHC2500. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
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USB Flash cable Used with the USB Memory Stick to offload files. U.S. – p/n 60621 Use of other power supplies, unless approved by Sokkia Topcon Corporation, may cause damage to CAUTION the unit and void the warranty. P/N 7010-0950...
Operating the SHC2500 The following describes the components shown below on the front side of the SHC2500 (Figure 2-1). • Main Screen • Front Panel • Keypad Main Screen Front Panel Keypad Figure 2-1. Front-Side Components of the SHC2500 P/N 7010-0950...
SHC2500 stops serial port operations. For battery-powered units, Suspend mode also conserves battery power. To take the SHC2500 out of Suspend mode, press and release the On/ Off button again. The display turns on and the device begins running any suspended application, but you must restart any serial port operations.
The battery packs are shipped from the factory without power, so before using the SHC2500, fully charge the battery pack for a minimum of three hours. The battery pack will not attain maximum capacity...
“charge memory.” This means partially discharged batteries or batteries connected to the charger for extended periods will not adversely affect battery life or performance. Charge the SHC2500 away from any known or potential heat sources. Devices exposed to NOTE...
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2. Plug the battery charger/power supply into an available outlet and leave for approximately four hours to fully charge the batteries. Figure 2-2. Charging the Batteries 3. Once charged, disconnect the AC power supply. The SHC2500 is ready to run exclusively on battery power. P/N 7010-0950...
Li-Ion battery that is supplied, recommended, or approved by Sokkia Topcon Corporation. Remove the batteries from the SHC2500 when not using the device for extended periods. Store the batteries in a cool, dry location at normal room temperature.
Power Management 4. To close the battery cover, replace the cover and tighten the screws. Figure 2-3. Changing the Li-Ion Battery Pack for the SHC2500 Power Management The battery-powered SHC2500 utilizes two rechargeable BT 66Q Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery packs that have an average operating time of 18 hours on a full charge with power management.
Operating the SHC2500 To lengthen the time between charges, shorten auto-suspend time – The SHC2500 is automatically set to suspend operation to conserve battery power when you have not used the keyboard or the stylus after three minutes. The auto-suspend time can be increased by changing the Power settings in the Control Panel: •...
Microsoft Transcriber is a handwriting recognition program that interprets pen movement across the screen as handwriting (cursive, print, or mixed) input. For more information, refer to the Microsoft Transcriber Help on the SHC2500 (Figure 2-6 on page 2-9). P/N 7010-0950...
You can also pass data to a text field that has a focus in an application. Power Status Icons The SHC2500 displays power status icons (Table 2-2) in the status area to indicate power use, charging status, and low battery conditions.
Power Management Connection Status Icons The SHC2500 displays connection status icons (Table 2-3) in the status area to indicate a dial-up connection or a direct connection. Table 2-3. Connection Status Icons Icon Description Dial-up Connection status. Direct Connection status The Start Menu...
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Operating the SHC2500 To set up the Screen Capture program, tap Start Programs Tools Screen Capture. The ScreenCapture dialog box displays. Make the following selections to capture a screen on the SHC2500: • Keyboard Hot Key – disabled • Capture Delay (sec) – select a wait time before the Screen Capture program takes a picture (up to 9 seconds) •...
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Power Management Figure 2-8. Capture Folder Dialog Box By default, the Screen Capture program automatically assigns a number to each screen capture. The numbering scheme starts at JET00000 and increases by one after each capture. 5. To reset the picture numbering scheme to JET00000, press and enable Reset Counter on the ScreenCapture dialog box.
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Manually Saving the Persistent Registry memory consists of DRAM and Flash. Typically, any changes made to the SHC2500, including file creation, are temporarily stored in the unit’s DRAM. To store the information permanently, copy the files from DRAM to internal flash memory.
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SystemCF Folder (permanent) storage is the SystemCF folder. Information stored in other folders will be lost when you remove power from the SHC2500. You can, however, have the SHC2500 automatically copy files from the SystemCF to other folders when starting up.
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Operating the SHC2500 Notes: SHC2500 Operator’s Manual 2-16...
Chapter 3 Control Panel Functions Table 3-1 describes the Control Panel functions available on the SHC2500. Tap Start Settings Control Panel for access to these functions. Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions Icon Function Description/Menu(s) Aux Switch Sets the default power state (on or off) and tests the connected devices.
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Determines the current CPU and cold boot-up speed. Allowable selections are 312 MHz and 624 MHz. Date/Time Adjusts the date, time, and time zone. Dialing Adjusts the dialing location settings and dialing patterns when using a modem. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
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Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions (Continued) Icon Function Description/Menu(s) Display Adjusts the backlight timeout, changes the background image, and changes the desktop color scheme. Display Rotates the screen 180 degrees (upside down). Rotation Hot Keys Assigns functionality to the device’s eight programmable keys.
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Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions (Continued) Icon Function Description/Menu(s) Internet Options Sets up connections, security settings, and Internet-related functions. Keyboard Changes the repeat delay and repeat rate. Network and Sets up identification for remote networks. Dial-up Connections SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
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Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions (Continued) Icon Function Description/Menu(s) Owner Allows you to enter the owner name, address, phone numbers, notes, and network ID. Password Enables password protection and password setup. PC Connection Enables direct connection to a desktop computer. P/N 7010-0950...
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• Set device to turn off when idle • Set up power schemes • Check the power levels of your system devices Regional Changes the appearance of region-specific Settings information, such as date, time, and currency and language used for menus, dialogs, and alerts. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
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Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions (Continued) Icon Function Description/Menu(s) Remove Enables you to remove programs installed in Programs RAM. Startup Selections for: • Initial loading of files at boot-up • Backing up files at suspend • Restoring a session (set of backed up files) on the next boot-up of the device.
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Displays system information, changes the RAM (Program/storage memory) division, and changes the device name and description. Version Displays version and configuration parameters for the SHC2500. Volume & Enable sounds for events, applications, Sounds notifications, key clicks and screen taps. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Table 3-1. Control Panel Functions (Continued) Icon Function Description/Menu(s) WLAN Enables you to power on or off the wireless connection status.. The Taskbar and Start Menu Settings The taskbar at the bottom of the Windows CE 5.0 desktop (Figure 3-1) displays the Start button, icons of programs currently running, the Status Bar, and the Show Desktop icon.
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• Expand Control Panel – check mark this box to display the contents of the Control Panel as items on the Control Panel of the Settings menu Figure 3-2. Taskbar and Start Menu Properties Dialog Box SHC2500 Operator’s Manual 3-10...
ActiveSync is a desktop utility program (available as a free download from Microsoft) that allows you to synchronize certain types of information between a PC and the SHC2500. You can also use ActiveSync to transfer files and install programs on the SHC2500.
Configuring the SHC2500 Making a Connection with ActiveSync If you are using an SHC2500 adapter cable, perform the following steps to make an ActiveSync connection: 1. On the SHC2500, tap Start Settings Control Panel (Figure 4-1). From the control panel selections, double-click on the PC Connections icon.
ActiveSync is a desktop utility program that allows you to synchronize certain types of information between a PC and the SHC2500. To operate ActiveSync on your computer, do the following: Plug one end of the interface cable into your computer and the other end into the SHC2500.
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7. Click Finish to complete the setup. ActiveSync creates a folder on your computer desktop and attempts to synchronize the item types you selected with similar items on the SHC2500. For example, if you selected Files and placed a file in the My Documents folder on the SHC2500, ActiveSync transfers it to the desktop folder on the SHC2500 (Figure 4-5).
For additional information about the inbox, refer to Windows CE 5.0 online help. To connect to your POP3 or IMAP4 mail server on the SHC2500: 1. Tap Start Programs Inbox. The Inbox window opens (Figure 4-6).
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Configuring the SHC2500 3. On the Services tab, click Add (Figure 4-7). The Service Name dialog box displays (Figure 4-7). Select or enter the following information and press OK. The IMAP4 Mail Service Definition dialog box displays (Figure 4-8 on page 4-7).
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Connecting to a Mail Server • User ID – enter the user name or mailbox ID assigned to you. • Password – enter the password you will use to access this mail account. • Save Password – press and enable this check box if you do not want a password prompt each time you connect.
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Configuring the SHC2500 Figure 4-9. General Preferences Dialog Box 7. Select and enable any of the optional settings on this screen and click Next to display the second dialog box for Mail General Preferences (Figure 4-10). Select the following parameters: Figure 4-10.
• Make sure all of the cables are properly connected: I changed my system settings, but when I turn on the SHC2500, my settings are gone You must save the registry after making any system or configuration changes.
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• Increase the amount of storage or program memory by adjusting the memory slider • You can also delete any unnecessary files I get little or no sound from the SHC2500 Use the Volume and Sound control in the Control Panel to adjust the volume and sound properties.
• Make sure the volume slider in the Volume and Sound properties dialog box in the Control Panel is set to a high level. The SHC2500 goes into automatic Suspend mode after a short period of inactivity • The device automatically defaults to Suspend mode after two minutes of inactivity while running on batteries and after 30 minutes of inactivity when running on AC power.
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5. How regularly the problem occurs. Generally, a customer support representative will reply within 24 hours, depending on the severity of the problem. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Obtaining Technical Support Website The Topcon Positioning Systems website provides current information about Topcon’s line of products. The support area of the website provides access to frequently asked questions, configuration procedures, manuals, e-mail support, and so forth. To access the TPS website, go to www.topconpositioning.com. P/N 7010-0950...
The sections in this appendix give the features and specifications for the physical components of the SHC2500 hand-held computer. SHC2500 Specifications The following sections provide specifications for the SHC2500 hand- held computer and its internal components. General Specifications Table A-1 lists the general specifications for the SHC2500.
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2GB System Flash (30MB reserved for OS) Display Type Amorphous silicon active matrix AD-TFT color display. Outdoors readable with a diagonal screen size of 3.52” (8.9cm) Resolution 320 x 240 pixels QVGA color 1 pixel = RGB dots SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
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SHC2500 Specifications Table A-1. General Receiver Specifications (Continued) Environment Operating -4°F to +122°F (-20°C to +50°C) temperature Storage temperature -4°F to +158°F (-20°C to +60°C) Charging 0 to + 40°C Temperature Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing) (MIL-STD 810F Method 507.4) Shock Resistance 4ft all faces, per MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5IV...
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Four white LEDs, each with a luminous flux of 100 lm Laser Focus System Two class IIIa-type lasers that operate at 635 nm at a radiated power of 3 mW Multimedia Audio • Integrated Speaker and Microphone • Audio Bridge Circuitry SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Appendix B Regulatory Information The following section contains information on this product’s compliance with government regulations for use. FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website: www.hc-sc.ca/rpb. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte conform a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
To maintain compliance with the limits of a Class A digital device, Sokkia Topcon Corporation requires that you use quality interface cables when connecting to this device. During testing for certification Category 5 cables were used.
CA 94550 USA; telephone 800-443-4567. CISPR 22 (EN 55022) Class A This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be WARNING required to take adequate measures. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Note that Industry Canada regulations provided, that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sokkia Topcon Corporation could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Manufacturer’s Name 419 Sargon Way Manufacturer’s Address Horsham, Pennsylvania 19066 United States of America The SHC2500 Mobile Computer satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the following directives: • EMC per R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EEC) EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1:2006 EN 55022:1998 •...
WEEE Directive WEEE Directive The following information is for EU-member states only: The use of the symbol below indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
Australia under the 1995 Trade Marks Act and to RSM (Radio Spectrum Managment) Group in New Zealand N13813 under section 47 of the NZ Trade Marks Act. The mark is only to be used in accordance with conditions laid down by the ACA and RSM. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Appendix C Safety Warnings General Warnings To comply with RF exposure requirements, maintain at least 25cm between the user and the NOTICE radio modem. Battery Pack Warnings Never attempt to open the casing of the detachable batteries! Lithium-Ion batteries can be dangerous if DANGER mishandled! Do not incinerate or heat battery pack above 212...
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• Do not short circuit. • Do not crush or modify. This product contains a CR Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. WARNING See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate/ Note: This is applicable to California, USA only. SHC2500 Operator’s Manual...
Usage Warnings Usage Warnings Handling the cord on this product, or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the State WARNING of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. If this product has been dropped, altered, transported or shipped without proper packaging, or CAUTION...
Appendix D Warranty Terms TPS (Topcon Positioning Systems) laser and electronic positioning equipment are guaranteed against defective material and workmanship under normal use and application consistent with this Manual. The equipment is guaranteed for the period indicated, on the warranty card accompanying the product, starting from the date that the product is sold to the original purchaser by TPS’...
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