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HANDHELD COMPUTER
DF6
USER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 HANDHELD COMPUTER USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 No part of this publication may be reproduced and modified without the written permission of MilDef Crete Inc. MilDef Crete Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the products or the product specifications without any prior notice. Customers are advised to contact MilDef Crete for updated product information.
  • Page 3 Revision History: Revision Date Changes Author 1.0.1 2013/08/07 Update LCD brightness and operating Pablo Tseng temperature. 1.0.0 2013/07/03 Official release Pablo Tseng...
  • Page 4 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 5 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 6 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: CISPR 22 Radio Frequency Interference EN55022 EN61000-4-2, EN61000-4-3, EN61000-4-4, EN61000-4-5, EN61000-4-6, EN55024...
  • Page 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11: 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  ...
  • Page 12 Display Rotation ....................  3 4  Device Power Manager ..................  3 5  Backlight Control ....................  3 6  Device Information ....................  3 7  Function Keys ......................  3 8  USB Client Function  ....................  4 0  Battery Notifications ....................  4 1  Chapter 5 - Specifications ................ 42   Processor  ........................  4 2  Memory and Storage .................... ...

  • Page 14: 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 20W AC Adapter 1M USB Cable (Micro USB to USB) Quick Guide Chapter 1 ‐ 1 ...

  • Page 15: 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.). Dust or high humidity. If this handheld computer is required to work in a hostile environment, please maintain your handheld computer regularly by cleaning dust, water, and etc.

  • Page 16: 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 1 ...
  • Page 17 Getting Started   Rear View 1  4  2  3  Feature Functional Description Remark Slot-type head for locking the battery. Battery Lock Mono Speaker for audio output. Speaker Provides power source to your device. Battery Pack 5.0 MP camera with LED Flash light. Optional Camera Module Chapter 1 ‐ 4 ...
  • Page 18 Getting St tarted   Right Vi ture Funct ional Desc cription Remark Turns the device e on or off. ower Butt Put th e device to o lock or su uspend mo ode. SIM c ard slot for r 3G WWA AN connect tivity.
  • Page 19 Getting Started   Top View L2  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  ...

  • Page 20: Optional Stylus Pen With Holder

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

  • Page 21: 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 22: Turning On The Power

    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 23 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: ...

  • Page 24: 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 25 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 26: 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30 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 31 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 32: 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.
  • Page 33 Oper rating Infor rmation   Manag e SIM Ca ard / Mic ro SD Ca Your hand dheld com puter has a SIM car rd slot for wireless c onnectivity y, as well a as a Micro SD card s slot for sto orage expa ansion.
  • Page 34 Oper rating Infor rmation   Inserting Micro SD D Card Insert Micro SD ca ard into the bottom card sl ot with pins f facing up. Inserting SIM Card Insert S IM card into o the top car rd slot with pins s facing dow Note: ...
  • Page 35 Oper rating Infor rmation   Set and d Manag ge Device e Passwo You can s set a passw word for yo ur handhe ld compute er by settin ng up prope er passwo rd settings You can a access pas ssword sett tings via S Start =>...

  • Page 36: 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: ...

  • Page 37: 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 38 Operating Information   Note:  Please make sure that your device has installed a SIM card and GSM before using  WWAN.  Chapter 2 ‐ 25 ...

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 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 45: 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 46 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: Lower the LCD display brightness using backlight control.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 Built-in Audio codec and amplifier Mono Speaker (Back Side)

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 Input: AC 100V-240V 50/60 Hz Output: 5V/4A...

  • Page 58: 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)

  • Page 59: 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) Optional 1M RS232 Test Cable (Fischer 9p to DB9) Optional 1M MLAN Test Cable (Fischer 5p to RJ45) Optional 20cm USB Test Cable (Fischer 5p to USB)

  • Page 60: 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 Applicable Batteries: BD61A: 3.7V, 3520mAh Li-ion battery pack BD61B: 3.7V, 7040mAh Li-ion battery pack PHYSICAL CARACTERISTCS Dimension: 250(L) x 250(W) x 132(H) mm...

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63: 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 64: Appendix

    Appendix    Appendix: Options and CDP (custom design project) for the expansion of your handheld computer L2                                L1    DC‐in/USB  L5‐3  L5‐2 L5‐1  L4    client Location Feature...
  • Page 65 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.    Appendix ‐ 52 ...

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