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- Page 1 User Manual PWS-440 Rugged PDA...
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Page 2: About This Manual
About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PWS-440 Military PDA. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electri- cal or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or infor- mation storage and retrieval systems. - Page 3 EN 300 328 Technical requirement for radio equipment ETS 301 489 General EMC requirements for radio equipment. Products that contain the radio transmitter are labeled with CE alert marking and may also carry the CE logo. PWS-440 User Manual...
- Page 4 AC adapter while it is inside a carrying case. Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with this PWS-440. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion. ...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter Overview..........1 Introduction ....................2 1.1.1 Features..................2 Table 1.1: PWS-440 Military PDA Specification ......2 1.1.2 Package Contents................. 3 1.1.3 Optional Accessories ..............3 Familiarize with the PWS-440 ..............4 1.2.1 Front View..................4 1.2.2 Right View..................5 1.2.3... - Page 6 COM Port list................... 40 Chapter Advance Settings......41 Checking the Battery Status ..............42 Optimizing Battery Life................42 5.2.1 Changing the Automatic Power Settings ........42 5.2.2 Adjusting Backlight Settings ............43 Performing a System Reset ..............44 PWS-440 User Manual...
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Overview
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Page 8: Introduction
Wifi, and Bluetooth communication capability. Currently available options include HSDPA (3.5G), and GPS. To minimize the Total Cost of Ownership the PWS-440 is sealed to meet IP67 stan- dards and complies with IEC 68-2-32 5 foot drop to concrete. 1.1.1 Features... -
Page 9: Package Contents
12 V Vehicle charger with 12 V cable (option) Cradle: 1 x RS-232, 2 x USB (1 x Type A; 1 x TypeB), 1 x DC- 4-IN-1 battery charger 1.1.2 Package Contents The standard PWS-440 includes the following items: PWS-440 PDA unit ... -
Page 10: Familiarize With The Pws-440
1.2 Familiarize with the PWS-440 The following sections describe the main components and features of the PWS-440. 1.2.1 Front View Battery Light Power LED LCD Touch Screen Function Keys Navig n Keys Power Button Item Description Displays the applications and data stored the PWS-440. It is a... -
Page 11: Right View
Micro SD Slot Accommodates Micro Secure Digital memory cards. HW Reset Switch Press the end of the stylus into the button to reset PWS-440. Connect the AC adapter to this jack to supply power to charge the DC IN Jack PWS-440 battery. -
Page 12: Bottom View
Cradle Connector Battery Cover Latch Item Description Connects the PWS-440 to cradle, enabling battery charging also Cradle connector connects RS232, USBA and USB mini B). Unlock the latch to open the battery compartment cover to place or Battery Cover Latch remove battery. -
Page 13: Back View
For use with the touch screen. Battery Compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable battery pack. 1.2.6 Top View SIM Card Slot Item Description Additional functionality can be provided by using SIM cards. Only SIM Card Slot with WAN module included. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 14: 4-In-1 Battery Charger (Optional)
No Light - No battery fitted. RED light Flash once - Power Adaptor connected, and ready for charging battery. Warning! * Both Battery charger adaptor and PWS-440 power adaptor are the same, but they can NOT be interchanged with other adaptor. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 15: Cradle (Optional)
Connects a serial cable. USB type A port (host) Connects a USB type A (host) cable. Connects the PWS-440 to the cradle, Provides connections for Cradle connector RS232, USB type A and mini USB type B. USB mini type B port Connects a USB mini type B (client) cable. - Page 16 PWS-440 User Manual...
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Page 17: Chapter 2 Getting Started
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Page 18: Getting Started
2.1 Getting Started This chapter explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check the battery status, how to turn on the PWS-440, and how to calibrate the screen. 2.2 Connecting the PWS-440 2.2.1 Installing the battery This part explains how to install the battery. -
Page 19: Charging The Battery
Replace the battery compartment cover, and lock the battery latch. 2.2.2 Charging the Battery Before using the PWS-440 for the first time it will need charging for about 3 hours. The PWS-440 can be charged using the power adaptor or the Cradle. -
Page 20: Charging The Battery With The Adapter Charger
2.2.3 Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger Open the side door on the right bottom of the PWS-440. Plug the adapter charger (B) into the side door (A). Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (C). Plug the AC adapter (D) into an electrical outlet. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery With The Cradle
2.2.4 Charging the Battery with the Cradle Slide the PWS-440 into the cradle until it clicks into place. Plug the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the cradle (A). Plug the power cable connector into the AC adapter (B), Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet (C). -
Page 22: Powering Up For The First Time
2.3 Powering up for the First Time After you have charged the PWS-440 for about 3 hours the device is ready to be used. You can now start up the PWS-440 when you can calibrate the touch screen, practice with the stylus and set the date, time and zone. Turn on your device by pressing the power button on the front panel. -
Page 23: Setting The Time And Date
Tap Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Double-tap Date/Time. Tap the arrows next to the month to select the correct month. Select a field in the time box and tap the arrows next to the time to change the value of the field. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Double-tap OEMs Utility. Click the Display Manager tab. Under Backlight Control, click the Dark arrow to make the screen darker, or click the Bright arrow to make the screen brighter. Click OK to save and exit the utility. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Using The Hardware
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Page 26: Keypads And Function Buttons
3.1 Keypads and Function Buttons The keypad enables you to both enter information and interact with the PWS-440 operating system. 3.1.1 Entering Characters with the Keypad The operating system has an onscreen keyboard that enables you to enter alphanu- meric characters with the stylus. Press the input panel icon in the system tray to view the input panel menu. -
Page 27: Using The Stylus
3.2 Using the Stylus Caution! Never use anything other than the PWS-440 stylus on the screen. Using another object as a stylus could cause permanent damage. You can use your finger to interact with the screen as well. Remove the stylus from its holder. -
Page 28: Inserting An Micro Sd Memory Card
3.3 Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card The PWS-440 has a SD card slot compatible with a wide range of Micro SD cards, which are primarily used to back up or transfer files and data. The slot also supports SDHC cards. -
Page 29: Gprs Sim Card Set Up
3.5 GPRS SIM Card Set Up Remove the two hand screws on the top of the PWS-440. Insert the SIM Card into the SIM Card slot as shown. Push the card into the slot. The card is secure when it is flush with the slot. -
Page 30: Connecting Devices To The Pws-440
The PWS-440 can accommodate both USB Type A and USB mini Type B. Connecting a USB Type A The illustration below shows how to connect a USB type A device to the PWS-440. The connector can only go in one way. If it does not go in smoothly, check the orien- tation and try again. -
Page 31: Connecting A Serial Device
The connector is keyed to only go in one way. If it does not go in smoothly, check the orientation and try again. 3.6.2 Connecting a Serial Device Connect a serial device to the PWS-440 to perform serial communications. Please see below illustration PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 32: Connection To A Lan
The PWS-440 is connected using a RJ-45 connector. See below: 3.6.4 Connecting Headphones and a Microphone The PWS-440 utilizes an external microphone and speaker. A headset and micro- phone can be used in noisy environments. See the illustration above. 3.6.5 Connecting to the Cradle (Optional) The cradle allows for charging the batteries as well as connecting USB and serial devices. - Page 33 In addition there is one Mini Type B USB port next to the Type A USB connector. See the above illustration Connecting a Serial Cable A serial cable can be connected thePWS-440 cradle. See the above illustration PWS-440 User Manual...
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Page 35: Chapter 4 Getting Connected
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Page 36: Installing Microsoft Activesync
In order to exchange data between your computer and the PWS-440 and install extra applications or utilities to the PWS-440, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Connect the PWS-440 to a PC using a USB type B cable. Download the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from the Microsoft website. - Page 37 When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to syn- chronize periodically or upon connection. ActiveSync detects the PWS-440 and establishes a connection. Click No, and then click Next. PWS-440 User Manual...
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Page 38: Connecting With Bluetooth
Double tap a device in the list to display a context menu. Tap Trusted to add the device to the trusted Bluetooth devices list. You are prompted to authenticate the device. If you want to authenticate the device now, go to step 5. Otherwise, go to step 7. PWS-440 User Manual... - Page 39 Authenticate: Tap to authenticate the device and add the device to the trusted devices list. Encrypt: Tap to enable or disable encryption of data transferred between the PWS- and a Bluetooth device. Delete: Deletes the device from the Bluetooth Manager list PWS-440 User Manual...
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Page 40: Connecting To A Wlan (Wifi)
To establish a WiFi connection, follow the steps below: From START -> PROGRAM -> Utility -> “PwrCtrl”, and choose WLAN “ON” . Then, click on the WIFI icon. Select the Wireless Information tab to display the available options. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 41: Add A New Network
4.3.1 Add a New Network To add a new network, double-click Add New. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 42: Connect To An Existing Network
When the following screen displays, input the required parameters as explained in the following table: Click OK to connect. 4.3.2 Connect to an Existing Network Select a network from the list and press Connect or right-click for more options. Click OK to connect. PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 43: Connecting Gps
To run GPS Demo program, it need to download VisualGPS from internet. Copy this program onto Deskonchip1 to save, and double tag to install VisualGPS as follow instruction. Copy “visualGPSceinstall.CAB” to PWS-440 ®C Desktop, and execute “visualGPS- ceinstall.CAB” on desktop. Follow these instructions to set up a GPS connection. -
Page 44: Connecting Gprs
Note: GPS display approximately time depend on the environment. 4.5 Connecting GPRS From START -> PROGRAM -> Utility -> “PwrCtrl”, and choose GPRS “ON”. Chose Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Network and Dial-up connec- tions. PWS-440 User Manual... - Page 45 Tap Make New Connection -> Dial-Up Connection -> [Cinterion PH8 HSDPA Modem Port1] -> [Configure]. Set Baud Rate 115200, then choose Call Options to set up APN Input AT Command +cgdcont=1,”ip”, “internet”, and Phone Number input *99#. Then, click OK. PWS-440 User Manual...
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Page 46: Com Port List
4.6 COM Port list Below is reference for COM Port list. COM No. Indicate Cradle RS232 RS232 / 422(Optional) /485 (Optional) Virtual COM port Virtual COM port GPS (baud:9600) BT (baud:921600) ActiveSync Visual COM port Visual COM port PWS-440 User Manual... -
Page 47: Advance Settings
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Page 48: Checking The Battery Status
It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches below 13%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact Technical Support. 5.2 Optimizing Battery Life You can extend the PWS-440 battery life by doing either of the following: Change the automatic power settings ... -
Page 49: Adjusting Backlight Settings
- Switch state to User Idle: PWS-440 enters power saving mode when there is no user input after the selected time-out. The backlight brightness is reduced. The back- light resumes normal brightness when the LCD is Touched. - Switch state to System Idle: PWS-440 enters power saving mode when there is no system activity after the selected time-out. -
Page 50: Performing A System Reset
All records and entries are retained after a reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost. Performing a Hardware reset Remove the stylus from its holder. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the PWS-440. PWS-440 User Manual... - Page 51 PWS-440 User Manual...
- Page 52 No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permis- sion of the publisher. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © Advantech Co., Ltd. 2013...