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- Page 1 1 FORGE ANDHELD ANUAL ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2 Table of Contents Chapter 1 .............................. 6 Getting Started ............................ 6 Identifying Hardware Components ...................... 6 Front of Device .......................... 6 Keypad ............................. ... - Page 3 3 Writing on the Screen ........................ 2 2 Drawing on the Screen ........................ 2 2 Recording a Message ........................ 2 3 Securing Your Device ........................ 2 4 Securing Your Device with a Password ...
- Page 4 4 Creating an Office File ........................ 3 6 Opening an Office File ........................ 3 6 Internet Explorer .......................... 3 7 Browsing the Internet ........................ 3 7 Windows Live Messenger ...
- Page 5 5 Satellite Detail Tab ........................ 5 7 Use Mode Tab .......................... 5 8 Log Tab ............................ 6 0 About Tab ............................ 6 0 Chapter 8 ...
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Page 6: Getting Started
6 Chapter 1 Getting Started Identifying Hardware Components Front of Device ... - Page 7 7 Component Description LED1 Indicator LED1: System Notification and Battery Status Indication Blinking Green displays charging battery Solid Green displays full battery Blinking Red displays low battery Solid Red displays faulty battery Alternating Green and Amber displays charging battery with Windows notifications Alternating Red and Amber displays low battery with Windows notifications...
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Page 8: Keypad
8 Keypad Component Description Navigation Navigates options in 4 directions, center button selects option Button Function Keys F1 ~ F7 Function keys are multi-purpose keys that perform functions defined by individual API Back Tab Key Backspace key Front Tab Key Forward delete key Power Button Turns device on and off... -
Page 9: Top View
9 Top View Back of Device ... -
Page 10: Base
10 Component Description Ultrasonic Cover Covers and protects ultrasonic Hand Strap hole Install hand strap LED flash light Flashlight Camera Takes pictures and records video Stylus Used to input information and select options on the touch screen External GPS Allows for use of optional external antenna. -
Page 11: Preparing Your Device
11 3. UART(RS232) Connector Connects to a RS232 device Preparing your Device Installing the Battery and SIM Card (select models) 1. Detach the battery cover from device. 2. If your model has the 3.5G capability, you will need to ... - Page 12 12 install the SIM card provided by your mobile provider and insert the SIM card into the slot, then push to lock. 3. To remove the SIM card, slide to open, then remove card. 4. To install the battery, insert the connector side of the battery first, then secure the connection.
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Page 13: Connecting To A/C Power/Charging The Battery
13 5. Attach the battery cover to the device. Connecting to A/C Power/Charging the Battery Fully charge battery before initial use of your device • Connect the converter to the A/C charger. • The LED indicator will blink green when the battery is •... -
Page 14: Initial Startup
14 Initial Startup • Connect the device to A/C power or make sure the battery has been fully charged. • Turn on device by pressing the Power button. • Select the language you prefer to use. • Follow the Setup Wizard’s on screen instructions. If a SIM card has been inserted and the 3.5G network provider has set the PIN, you will be prompted to enter PIN. -
Page 15: Installing Activesync And Wmdc
15 Installing ActiveSync and WMDC • Before installation, make sure Microsoft Outlook is installed on your computer. • Be sure to install ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center before connecting to your device. • For Windows XP, download and install ActiveSync. •... -
Page 16: User Options
16 User Options Using the MicroSD card The device supports micro Secure Digital (microSD). Use the following steps to insert a microSD card: Detach the battery cover from device. • Remove the battery. • Insert the card into the slot. •... -
Page 17: Using The Ultrasonic Ranging Module
17 Using the Ultrasonic Ranging Module This device supports the Ultrasonic Ranging Module. For additional product information, please contact your reseller or an authorized service provider. Chapter 2 The Basics Powering On/Off To turn off the device, hold down the power button; the device will display a 3 second countdown notification, then power off. -
Page 18: Suspend Mode
18 Suspend Mode The device sets itself into suspend mode after inactivity. By • default, the device will set itself into suspend mode after 3 minutes of inactivity on battery power. The device will set itself into suspend mode after 5 minutes •... -
Page 19: Home Screen
19 Tap and hold the stylus on an item to view a shortcut menu of available options. From the shortcut menu, select preferred option. Home Screen When the device is turned on, the default screen is the • Home screen. -
Page 20: Portrait/Landscape View
20 Portrait/Landscape View To change the view preference, tap: Settings/System/Screen/ General/then select “Landscape” or “Portrait”. Navigation Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays active programs and tools, such as: volume, battery, time, connectivity, and more. -
Page 21: Programs
21 Programs To switch from one program to another without closing other programs, tap: to open the Start menu. All available programs can be accessed through the Start menu. Notifications The device has a variety of reminder notifications, such as: calendar appointments, tasks, alarm clock, etc. -
Page 22: Writing On The Screen
22 • Tap on the displayed word to insert it. Writing on the Screen In programs that accept writing, such as Notes, a stylus can be used to write onto the screen. Writing can be edited and formatted into text later. -
Page 23: Recording A Message
23 Drawing Box Recording a Message This device has the capability to record messages. Located in the “Notes” program, a stand-alone recording can be created with the note. To create a recording: • Tap: /Notes to open the program •... -
Page 24: Securing Your Device
24 Securing Your Device Locking Your Device Your device can be locked when not in use. This prevents accidental/undesired operation of the touchpad or keypad. To lock the device: • Tap: Device Unlocked on the Home screen To unlock the device: •... -
Page 25: Device Management
25 before accessing the device. Chapter 3 Device Management Power Management A fully charged battery should supply power for approximately 8 hours. Operation time will vary depending on usage of the device. Continuous multimedia operation or micro SD card operation will decrease the battery’s power supply. -
Page 26: Power-Saving Tips
26 Power-Saving Tips The following describes how to maximize the, battery power and operation time. • Set the device to suspended mode when not in use. By default, the screen will automatically dim. When the device has remained in idle mode for an extended period of time, the device will automatically go into suspend mode. -
Page 27: Customizing Your Device
27 Customizing Your Device You can customize the settings of the device to your own preferences by tapping: /Settings. The items you can customize are described as follows: Items Description Bluetooth To set up or change the Bluetooth connection. Clock &... -
Page 28: Chapter 4
28 Owner Information To enter personal information. Chapter 4 Microsoft Pocket Outlook Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes, and Messaging. These programs can be used individually or together. For detailed information on using Microsoft programs, tap: /Help. -
Page 29: Creating An Appointment
29 Creating an Appointment • In “Day” or “Week” view, tap the desired date and time for the appointment. • Tap: /New Appointment • Using the Onscreen Keyboard, tap first to select the field, and then enter a description and location. •... -
Page 30: Using The Calendar Summary Screen
30 Using the Calendar Summary Screen When you tap an appointment Calendar, a summary screen is displayed. To change the appointment, tap /Edit. Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues • Contacts maintains a list of friends and colleagues. Tap: /Contacts for access. -
Page 31: Notes: Capturing Thoughts And Ideas
31 by first tapping the field. Hide the Onscreen Keyboard to view all available fields. • Tap “OK” to save and return to the task list. • A summary of a task appears when it is tapped. To change the task, tap: Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas Reminders, thoughts, ideas, drawings, etc. -
Page 32: Connecting Directly To An Email Server
32 • Enable “Inbox synchronization in ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center”. For information on enabling Inbox synchronization, see “ActiveSync/Windows Mobile Device Center Help” on the desktop computer. Connecting Directly to an Email Server Email messages can be sent and received by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 email server through an ISP or local area network. -
Page 33: Managing Email Messages And Folders
33 • In the “To” field, enter an email address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. If the address is already in the contact list, tap “To” to select the email address. • Enter message. •... -
Page 34: Chapter 5
34 Chapter 5 More Programs This chapter overviews other programs built into the device and how to use the programs. For detailed information on using Microsoft programs, tap: / Help. ActiveSync/WMDC ActiveSync on the device works with ActiveSync on a Windows XP computer and with Windows Mobile Device Center... -
Page 35: Synchronizing Data
35 Synchronize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files between the device and the computer. Files are automatically converted to the correct format. There are options to control which information types are synchronized and how much data is synchronized. ActiveSync can also: •... -
Page 36: Creating An Office File
36 • SharePoint WorkSpace Mobile 2010 • Word Mobile 2010 Creating an Office File • Tap: /Office Mobile and select program. • Enter the information. • After entering the information, tap “OK”. The file is automatically saved and named according to the first characters of text entered in the file. -
Page 37: Internet Explorer
37 • In the “Select a Modem” field, select “Cellular Line (HSDPA)”, and then tap “Next”. • Enter the access point name provided by the cellular service provider, and tap “Next”. • Enter the username and password and tap “Finish”. Internet Explorer Internet Explorer can be used to view Webpages in the following ways:... -
Page 38: Windows Live Messenger
38 Zoom in/out Favorite Windows Live Messenger Windows Live Messenger provides practically instant access to up to date MSN Hotmail Inbox, Messenger Contacts list, and options for customizing the Messenger experience. Windows Live requires an internet connection, either a MSN Hotmail account, an MSN Messenger account or a Windows passport account. -
Page 39: Setting Up Windows Live
39 • MSN Hotmail o Read, write, and send email. Delete email and manage Hotmail folders. • MSN Messenger o Send and receive instant messages. o Check which contacts are online. o Subscribe to status updates for selected contacts. o Synchronize the Windows Live contacts, Hotmail inbox, and MSN Messenger to the device. -
Page 40: Pictures & Videos
40 Pictures & Videos Features of Pictures & Videos includes: • Viewing pictures and video clips • Sending pictures and videos to others • Setting a picture as the background on the Home screen • Playing a slideshow •... -
Page 41: Camera
41 Camera Taking Pictures • To start the program, press the camera button on the device or tap: /Pictures & Videos/ /Camera. The camera screen will appear. • Aim the camera lens at the subject. Press the camera button halfway for automatic focusing. -
Page 42: Recording Video Clips
42 Recording Video Clips • To start the program, press the camera button or tap: /Programs/Pictures & Videos/Camera. • Tap the “/” at left corner of the screen to switch between camera and video modes. • Press the camera button to start recording. •... -
Page 43: Geotagging
43 Geotagging • This picture shows you the user interface of the Geo Camera. Tap the “Set up” item on the bottom of the screen. • To enable the coordinate and date marks, tap the upper right icons. The upper left icon (flag) shows the GPS position fixed or not. - Page 44 44 position fixed or not. • To check coordinates from BAP Forge series unit, the coordinate and date marks will show on the upper left corner of the photo. • To check the coordinates from PC/NB, copy the file from BAP Forge series to PC/NB and right click on the file.
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Page 45: Chapter 6
45 Chapter 6 Getting Connected Types of Connections The device can connect to the Internet, a computer, and to other devices and services. Using Cellular Connection (Select model only) Model with 3.5G connection function, allow the device to access the Internet via the mobile phone service network. - Page 46 46 System About To show the hardware information and to define the device name for identifying itself to other computers. Backlight To adjust the brightness level and power saving options. Certificates To establish personal identification or the identification of other computers. Establishing a personal identification of the device and other computers prevents unauthorized users from accessing the device and information on the device.
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Page 47: Searching And Organizing Information
47 Screen To set the orientation of the screen to portrait or landscape. To adjust the touch screen for accurate screen taps. To adjust the text size. System Information To view system information. Task Manager To view or perform task management of programs. Searching and Organizing Information The “Search”... - Page 48 48 have Terminal Services or Remote Desktop installed. • To connect to a remote computer: o Tap /Remote Desktop Mobile o Select the computer. Enter the username, password, and domain o Tap “Connect” ...
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Page 49: Setting Up A Dial-Up Connection
49 Setting up a Dial-up Connection Depending on the wireless service provider, dial up connections may or may not be supported. With dial up, the service provider gives a phone number that connects the device to the Internet. •... - Page 50 50 When the Wi-Fi radio is on, the Wi-Fi radio status on the Home screen will be displayed as Available. To turn off the Wi-Fi radio, follow the above procedure, but tap the Wi-Fi box to change the Wi-Fi radio status from Available to Off. The Wi-Fi radio status on the Home screen will be displayed as Off.
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Page 51: Using Bluetooth
51 • Search for a network to connect to by tapping: /Settings/Connections/Wi-Fi/Search Networks • Once connected to a network, a shortcut is created on Settings. To change the network settings, tap: Settings/Connections/Wi-Fi. Tap the desired network and change the settings. •... -
Page 52: Switching On Or Off The Bluetooth
52 Switching On or Off the Bluetooth By default, the radio is turned off. To turn on Bluetooth, do the following: • Tap the Wireless Manager section on the Home screen. • Tap the Bluetooth box to change the Bluetooth radio status from Off to On. -
Page 53: Sending Files Via Bluetooth
53 Sending Files Via Bluetooth • Turn on the Bluetooth radio. • Make sure that the device and the device that is receiving the information are within close range and that the device is discoverable. • From the program, tap and hold the desired item. •... -
Page 54: Receiving Files Via Bluetooth
54 Receiving Files Via Bluetooth • Make sure that “Make this device visible to other devices” in Bluetooth settings is selected. • Make sure that the device and the destination device are within close range and that the device is discoverable. •... -
Page 55: Chapter 7
55 Chapter 7 GeoAssist Software Starting GeoAssist GeoAssist is a GPS utility that allows the end user to view the status of the GPS and, depending on the version, allows the user to configure the GPS and optimize it for the environment for which it will be used. -
Page 56: Geoassist Settings
56 GeoAssist Settings GPS Tab • The GPS Tab allows you to setup the connection settings for the GPS, Start/Stop the GPS communications, as well as Exit the program. • The GPS Settings for the Forge handheld should be set to use COM 9 as the communications port and the baud rate should be set to 9600. -
Page 57: Satellite Detail Tab
57 Satellite Detail Tab The Satellite Detail tab (L,S,P) gives you information regarding each satellite being used. • PRN: Pseudo-Random Noise (unique identifier for each satellite • SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio • Active: Used in Position – True/False •... -
Page 58: Use Mode Tab
58 Use Mode Tab Link Mode: Autonomous (L,S,P) • Default (L,S,P) – offers no enhanced settings or filter algorithms; Default mode in Lite version • Precise Point Positioning (P) – Precision, Open Sky • For Canopy Environments (S,P) – Precision High-Multipath Environments SBAS (P) SBAS is enabled by default to automatically (auto-scan) locate... - Page 59 59 ...
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Page 60: Log Tab
60 Log Tab • The Log Tab (P) gives you the ability to store NMEA date in a .nmea file. • This will not store feature attribute or value data, just raw .nmea string from the GPS receiver. •... -
Page 61: Chapter 8
61 Chapter 8 Recommended Settings GPS Settings and Best Practices • Starting the GPS: Open GeoAssist and start the GPS. Choose the “Mode” tab and select the mode for which you want to use the GPS. Leave GeoAssist running while in use and collecting data. -
Page 62: Chapter 9
62 Chapter 9 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Resetting Your Device If the device stops responding, or appears to be “frozen” or is “locked up”, the device may need resetting. Reset button ... -
Page 63: Restoring Device To Factory Settings
63 Restoring Device to Factory Settings The device can be restored back to its factory default state by clearing the memory from the device. Restoring the device back to its factory default state should be done in the following cases: •... -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
64 Troubleshooting If a problem occurs that cannot be solved, contact the dealer for assistance. Problem Solution Power does not switch on when The remaining battery power may be too low to using battery power. run the device. Charge the battery for 20 minutes before use. - Page 65 65 In some specific cases, the device may experience connection problems when it is connected to a Windows computer running ActiveSync. To resolve the problems, please tap: /Settings/ Connections/USB to PC/Enable advanced network functionality. Problem Solution A warning message of not Delete unneeded files.
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Page 66: Caring For Your Device
66 Caring for Your Device • Keep the device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. • Avoid exposing the device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. • Do not place anything on top of the device or drop objects on the device. -
Page 67: Chapter 10
67 Chapter 10 Safety Precautions • Prolonged listening of music at maximum volume can damage the ears. • The use of headphones other than those recommended/ supplied can cause hearing impairment due to excessive sound pressure. About Charging •... -
Page 68: About The Battery
68 About the Battery • Use a specified battery approved by the manufacturer. • Do not place the battery in fire. The battery can burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. • Dispose or recycle used batteries according to the instructions. -
Page 69: Chapter 11
69 Chapter 11 Echo Distance Module On Forge Echo models, the Echo Distance is used in tandem with the Transponder to measure distances and calculate limiting diameters of trees from plot center on variable radius plots. • Tap / F4 Distance to open the program. - Page 70 70 Before the Transponder is used to measure distance, it should be calibrated. Temperature can affect the Transponder’s performance, so it is important to calibrate the Transponder at the start of each day it is used. • Tap the Setup button. •...
- Page 71 71 Now that the echo distance application is set up and calibrated, it is ready to measure distance. • To measure distance, place the powered-up Transponder on the object to be measured. • Walk away from the Transponder with the Forge. There is no need to measure this distance with a measuring tape.
- Page 72 72 To power down the Transponder: • Tap Power. • Tap F1-Close to power down. • Tap F2-Close to close the window, and F2-Close again to close the program. • Remove the battery from the Transponder. ...
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Page 73: Clinometer (Select Models)
73 Clinometer The Clinometer tool is used to measure height. It works with or without the echo distance tool. When using this application, treat your head as the pivot point and keep the Forge vertical as you measure height to ensure more accurate results. •... - Page 74 74 • Tap F1-Distance to measure the straight-ahead distance to the object. Or, enter the distance into the box. • Keeping your head as the pivot point, pivot downwards and line up the camera sights with the base of the object. •...
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