3.2 Connecting and Synchronizing With Your Computer ............15 3.2.1 Managing the Connection and Synchronization Using the Windows Mobile Device Center ..........................15 3.2.2 Managing the Connection and Synchronization Using MicroSurvey Transfer ..19 3.2.3 Connecting with U Disk Mode ................28 3.2.4 OTG Connection ..................... 29 Chapter 4 Brief Description of the Operating System ..............
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4.5.4.2 Recording Video Clips .................. 40 4.6 Personal Settings ....................... 42 4.6.1 Buttons ........................42 4.6.2 Home ........................43 4.6.2.1 Appearance ....................43 4.6.2.2 Items ......................44 4.6.2.3 Set Date and time ..................45 4.6.3 Screen Lock......................46 4.6.4 Set Passwords ......................47 4.6.5 Power ........................
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Instruments ............................. 83 Accessories ............................83 7.3 Service Procedure ........................83 7.4 Environmental recycling ......................84 FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU)................84 FOR COUNTRIES OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) ................ 84 Appendix 1:Specifications ......................84 Chapter 7 Legal Notice ......Error! Bookmark not defined.6 7.1 Copyrights and trademarks ..
(including GPRS, WIFI and Bluetooth). For integrating many functions, it can be very convenient to collect, store and transfer data in the wild using the DC5. With the built-in high performance GPS Receiver, you can calculate the position, navigate and get real-time high-quality data.
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Component Description Flashes in red to indicate that your device is being turned on. When battery charging, Flashes in green Charge/Power on ① to indicate battery charging is in Indicator progress. Flashes in amber to indicate that the battery is fully charged. Flashes in green to indicate that the GPS ②...
1.1.1 Keypad Component Description Enter numbers(majorly for models with the phone Numeric Keys function) Provide functions as indicated by the red icons when Fn lock is on. Moves up, down, left and right within the screen or menu. ① Goes to the next input field. Alternative Function Keys Increases the brightness level of the...
② Send Key Dials or answers a call. Left/Right Soft Performs the command shown on the bottom left or ③ right corner of the screen. Switches on or off the alternative functions of the numeric keys. Fn lock is off by default. When it is ④...
Component Description Takes still pictures or records video ① Camera Lens clips. ② Speaker Plays music, sounds and voices. ③ Hand Strap Holders The hand strap attaches here. ④ Battery Cover Inside is the battery. 1.3 Bottom Components Component Description Serial Connector ①...
③ Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter. Used to place the stylus that is served as the input device by tapping on the ④ Stylus Pinhole touch screen to make selections and enter information. ⑤ Hand Strap Holders The hand strap attaches here. Chapter 2 Basic Operation This chapter mainly introduces you to the basic operations of your device.
CAUTION: The mobile phone indicator keeps on flashing when your device is suspended. Any incoming call will resume your device. 2.1.3 Turning off If you are not using your device, press and hold the power button for at least 3 seconds until the device appears a dialog box as shown in figure 1. Then click “OK”.
2.1.4.1 Performing a Hard Reset Press both buttons one second at the same time,and then press the power button to turn on your device. 2.1.4.2. Performing a Factory Reset If you perform a factory reset, all installed programs and Warning: information contained in memory will disappear.
2. We can see two slots then, with the upper side one installing SIM card and the bottom side one installing TF card. To install the SIM card, push the SIM card holder right. With the SIM card’s chip side facing down put the card into the slot.
CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following: Use the included AC adapter and charger only. There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can charge the battery before it is discharged. Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (higher than 50℃) or low(less than 0℃).
Figure 2 Chapter 3 Connecting and Synchronizing with Your Computer 3.1 Installing Connection Management Software To install software onto a device powered by the Windows Mobile operating system or to copy files between your device and a PC you must connect the device to a PC.
• Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system, use the Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) to manage the connection. • Windows XP or 2000 operating system, use ActiveSync to manage the connection. IMPORTANT NOTE: You must install Microsoft’s Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync onto your PC computer before you connect the handheld.
3.2 Connecting and Synchronizing With Your Computer To connect the device to a PC: 1. Make sure that the device and the PC are switched on. 2. Make sure you have installed the appropriate connection management software onto the PC. 3.
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Figure 3 CAUTION: If the device doesn’t establish a connection automatically, check whether the connection is enabled in the Windows Mobile Device Center software and on the device. HELPFUL NOTE: if the device doesn’t connect automatically check in Settings | Connections | USB to PC and uncheck “Enable Advanced Connectivity”...
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Figure 4 Click “File Management”. Appear a drop-down menu shown as in figure...
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Figure 5 Click “Browse the contents of your device” shown as in figure 6.
3.2.2 Managing the Connection and Synchronization Using MicroSurvey Transfer Install MicroSurvey Transfer. This program can be downloaded from: http://www.microsurvey.com/helpdesk2 ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Centre Setup Once you have the Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device...
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Centre program installed, connect your Data Collector to your computer using the USB cable. When first connected, you will be prompted to set up a partnership or set up your device. You will want to set up a Guest Partnership, or select “Connect without setting up your device.”...
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MicroSurvey Transfer Setup Now that your device is connected, you will need to configure MicroSurvey Transfer. Open the program from Start Menu | Programs | MicroSurvey | MicroSurvey Transfer if it doesn’t automatically pop up. Once open, access the Options menu and configure it as shown:...
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You will want to configure the transfer options so that Projects recorded in the handheld recorder are sent to the SyncWizard directory MicroSurvey Products use. The simplest way is to select the MicroSurvey Products option, and then the default settings will be assigned.
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Transferring Data When your device is reconnected, ActiveSync will automatically activate MicroSurvey Transfer which will allow you to copy your Projects to your desktop computer. Follow this sequence of operations: Connect your data collector, the Activesync or WMDC window will appear: MicroSurvey Transfer will automatically open.
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Highlight a Project to download, and click the left arrow button:...
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Your Project is now in the Downloads Directory and ready to “sync“ into a drawing using MicroSurvey Data Exchange or any MicroSurvey CAD product. All data for each project is stored in its own project folder to help keep your data organized.
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allow the new description to be available for both programs to use and will ensure the description is available to allow linework to be drawn properly during the SyncWizard process.
3.2.3 Connecting with U Disk Mode When you have established connection between your device and your computer, the U disk mode will complete before ActiveSync mode. Open “My computer” and then you can see the letter of “Mobile Device” shown as in figure 11. Figure 11 Open “Mobile Device”, you will enter the same operation interface as the ActiveSync mode shown as in figure 12.
Figure 12 CAUTION: please ensure the device has enough power during synchronously transmitting data. 3.2.4 OTG Connection Use OTG function connecting cord to connect the U disk or other USB mobile storage devices to USB connector on the bottom of the device. Open File Explorer, tap the pull-down box of my device, then you can see the letter of “Hard Disk”.
Chapter 4 Brief Description of the Operating System 4.1 System Main Interface and the Start Menu Turn on the device by press the battery button for some time, then we can see the home screen shown as figure 13. Figure 13 Click the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the home screen.
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Figure 14 Press and hold the program icon until the icon bounce shown as figure 15, then drag the icon to the location where you want shown as figure Figure 15 Figure 16...
4.2 Status Indicators The status indicators appear in the title bar at the top of the screen. 4.2.1 Battery Status Indicators The battery status icon on the title bar of the Home screen or the Start screen shows the status of the battery charge. Icon Description Battery has full charge...
4.2.3 Network and Modem Status Indicators The network and modem status icons on the title bar of the Home screen or the Start screen show the status of each radio. Icon Description Connected to ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center(WMDC)on a computer Connected to Bluetooth-enabled computer...
Calendar Keep track of appointments and arrange meetings. Contacts Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Windows Access Windows Live services, including: E-mail, instant messenger and Internet search. Live Windows Play Windows Media or MP3 audio and video files. Media Notes Create handwritten, typed or recorded notes.
multiple items. Flick the stylus or your finger to scroll a page or a list up Flick and down. 4.5 Entering Information Depending on the program you are using, you can enter information in several ways, as described below: Input method Description Use Microsoft connection management software to Synchronizing...
Figure 17 Figure 18 To show special characters containing numbers and symbols shown as in figure 18, tap When you use the Input panel, your device anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the Input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point.
Figure 19 4.5.3 Recording a Message / Notes, then tap . To create a stand-alone recording, in the screen displaying the list of Notes, tap View Recording Toolbar in figure 19, and then tap Record button to begin recording. To add a recording to a Note, create or open a Note and then tap the Record button begin recording.
4.5.4 Camera (Select Models Only) Camera function built-in allows you to take photo or video in real time. 4.5.4.1 Taking Pictures 1. To start the program, press the key on your device or tap Pictures & Videos/ Camera. The Camera screen appears shown as in figure 20. Below the display area are indicators of the current status.
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Figure 21 Menu Items Descriptions Three choices: 1. Normal Mode 2. Burst- Continuous shooting of 5 pictures 3. Timer-5 second countdown before shooting Three choices: 1. 640×480yv12 Resolution 2. 1024×768yv2 3. 2048×1536yv12 Full screen on or off. Full Screen Overall settings to the Camera program. Options CAUTION: By default, the display area blanks out and shows the word...
“standby” when the camera has been idle for one minute. To resume, tap the screen. 3. Press the key to take the picture. 4. The result shows on the screen if the picture was taken in Normal or Timer mode. At this time, you can tap “Menu” to perform a desired task to the current picture.
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Figure 22 3. For recording controls, tap “Menu” shown as in figure 23. Figure 23 CAUTION: By default, the display area blanks out and shows the word “standby” when the camera has been idle for one minute. To resume, tap the screen.
4. Press the key to start recording. If needed, you can tap “Pause” to temporarily pause the recording and then tap “Resume” to continue. 5. To stop, press the key or tap “Stop”. Or, the recording will automatically stop when the length reaches the pre-defined maximum value (30 seconds by default).
Figure 24 Select a button, select the action you want to occur when you press the button or tap the soft key from the assign a program drop-down list, and then tap “OK”. 4.6.2 Home Use the Home settings to change the display theme that controls the appearance of the Home screen and to customize how items appear on the Home screen.
as in figure 25. Figure 25 To use a predefined theme select it from the list. Select “Use this picture as the background” check box, and then tap “Browse” to search for a file on the device. Tap “OK” to complete the theme picture settings. 4.6.2.2 Items You can customize which items appear on the Home screen and the order in which they appear by the item tab.
Figure 26 Select the items to appear on the home screen and the order in which they appear, and then tap “OK”. 4.6.2.3 Set Date and time There are three methods as follows to open the Clock &Alarms interface: 1. Tap the clock item on the home screen. 2.
Figure 27 Set the required hours, minutes, seconds from the drop-down list then. 4.6.3 Screen Lock Tap the Screen Lock icon on the Start screen to lock the screen and keypad while the device remains turned on. After that you can see the interface shown as in figure 28.
Figure 28 Slide the unlock icon to unlock. 4.6.4 Set Passwords It is possible to keep your data secure by requiring a password each time the handheld is turned on, tap / Settings / Lock to set a password or to change password settings shown as in figure 29.
Figure 29 You can set password and hint by taping “Password” tab and “Hint” tab. 4.6.5 Power There are two methods as follows to open the power control: 1. Tap the tittle bar and then tap the power icon on the pull-down list. 2.
Figure 30 Figure 31 Tap “Battery” tab to check the battery level. Tap “Advanced” tab shown as in figure 31 to set the time before the device turns off when idle. 4.6.6 Sounds and Notifications Use the Sounds & Notifications control set preferences for the speaker volume and system sounds.
Figure 32 Figure 33 Tap “Notifications” tab shown as in figure 33 to set the Ring type and Ring tone of the event. 4.6.7 Screen Use the Screen interface to align the touch screen or to change the appearance of text on the screen. Tap / Settings/ System/ Screen, and then tap “General”...
Figure 34 Figure 35 Tap “Text Size” tab shown as in figure 35 and drag the slider control to change the size of the text, tap “OK”. 4.6.8 Backlight The backlight makes the screen easier to read in low light but uses extra power.
Figure 36 Figure 37 Unselect “Turn off backlight if device is not used for”, then the device won’t turn off the backlight when idle. Tap “Brightness” shown as in figure 37 to change the brightness of the device. 4.6.9 Align Screen Whenever the screen doesn’t respond to the stylus or your finger, you should align the screen.
Figure 38 Figure 39 Tap the target to align the screen, the device will exit the align interface automatic after the screen is aligned. 4.7 GPRS Network Setting Use GPRS to connect the internet, you can receive and send messages through the network.
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Figure 40 Figure 41 2. Choose “advanced” as shown in figure 41, tap “select networks” shown as in figure 42. Remarks: if internet had been set, you can turn to step 5. 3. Choose “My ISP” in drop-down box and click “Ok” to return to figure 41 and then click the “tasks”...
Figure 42 Figure 43 4. Tap “Add a new modem connection” as shown in figure 44. 5. In “select a modem” choose “cellular line (GPRS)” and then click the next step. Input the name of access point “CMNET”. Figure 44 Figure 45 Tap “Next”...
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Figure 46 Tap “Add new device” and select the specified Bluetooth device. Tap “Next” to input password (default password is 1234) as shown in figure 47, tap “Next”, and then tap “OK”. Figure 47 Figure 48 Back to Bluetooth main screen, select “COM ports”. Choose “New...
Outgoing Port”. Confirm the device SN and then click “Next”. Choose port (you can use COM0, COM4, COM7, COM8, COM9) as show in figure 48, and then click “Finish”. CAUTION: To delete the port matched before when we are using Bluetooth, the right operation method is delete it first in the matching port, and then delete the specific device in the “disconnected”.
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your mobile phone account details and rights, contacts that can be stored and any additional services to which you have subscribed. You must install a SIM card before you can make or receive phone calls or use wireless data services. 4.9.1.1.1 Switching on or off the Phone When the device is turned on, the phone is switched on by default.
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Figure 49 Tap “Phone” to switch it from off to on. 3. When the phone is switched on, you may be requested to enter the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code if it has been set. Then, your device will search for the mobile phone network service and show the name in the Wireless Manager section on the Today screen.
CAUTION: if the phone is currently off, you will be asked to turn it on. Whenever you start Phone, the Phone screen displays the soft keypad. You can tap Hide Keypad (left soft key). You can use other programs during a call. To quickly switch back to Phone, press the Send key on your device.
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the Phone program. While in the Phone program: Enter the phone number using the physical or onscreen keypad. 2. As you enter the phone number, the program searches Contacts, Call History, and Speed Dial to find a matching name and/or number. When you see the name of the person to call listed, select it and the desired phone number.
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CAUTION: To view a different list on the phone screen, tap menu/ view and select one of the options. 4.9.1.2.3 Making a Call From Contacts Microsoft Contacts displays your contact information stored both in your device’s memory and on your SIM card. 1.
shortcut menu. 4.9.1.2.5 Making a Call From Speed Dial If you have created speed dial entries, you can call a person quickly. When on the Today screen or in the Phone program, press and hold the numeric key of the assigned speed dial number to make the call. 4.9.1.3 Responding to a Call When an incoming call is received, your device rings or vibrates according to the options you have set for the phone.
4.9.1.3.3 Ending a Call To end a call, press the End key on your device or tap End on the screen. 4.9.1.4 Operations During a Call 4.9.1.4.1 Adjusting the Phone Volume To adjust the volume during a call, tap the icon on the navigation bar and select a volume level.
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4.9.1.4.4 Managing More Than One Call CAUTION: You may need to register for the “call waiting” service with your mobile phone network service and set your device accordingly. The exact number of people you can talk at the same time depends on your mobile phone network service.
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name by using the numeric keypad on your device. Then press the Send key to connect. Wait for it to be picked up. 3. To end the second call and go back to the first, tap “End”. Swapping Between Calls When you have put a call on hold and made or taken another call as described earlier, you can swap between the two calls by tapping “Swap”.
4.9.1.4.5 Taking a Note During a Call You can take a note during a call. 1. Tap “Notes”. 2. Enter your note and tap “ok”. To access a note you created during a call: 1. While in the Phone program, tap “Call History”. 2.
All Calls: Displays all calls made to and from your device in a chronological order. Missed: Displays only calls that were not answered. Outgoing: Displays only calls made from your device. Incoming: Displays only calls made to your device. To see the time, date and duration of a call, tap the item on the list to view details.
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4.9.1.6.1 Creating a Speed Dial Entry Speed dials can only be created for numbers stored in Contacts. 1. While in the Phone program, tap “Speed Dial”. 2. Tap Menu/ New. 3. Tap the desired contact. 4. In Name, accept the current name or change it if you want to. 5.
4.9.1.7 Customizing Your Phone To access the Phone Settings, start the Phone program and tap Menu/ Options. 4.9.1.7.1 Changing Phone Settings Tap “Phone” tab. You can customize phone settings, such as the ring type and ring tone to be used for incoming calls, and the keypad tone to be used when entering phone numbers.
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CAUTION: Emergency call can be placed at any time without requiring a PIN code. 4.9.1.7.3 Changing Services Settings Tap “Services” tab. You can access and configure settings for the phone services you subscribed to through your mobile phone network service. For example, you may want to block certain types of incoming and/or outgoing calls, forward incoming calls to a different phone number based on your situation, be notified of incoming calls when you are already in a call, or...
4.9.1.8 Additional Phone Operations 4.9.1.8.1 Using Text Messages Text messages are automatically received when your phone is switched on. The Today screen shows if there are new text messages. You can tap the section to open the message list. To send a text message, you can do one of the followings: ①...
4.9.1.8.4 Making an Emergency Call You can use your device to dial the international emergency number 112. This number can normally be used to make an emergency call in any country with or without a SIM card inserted, as long as you are within a mobile phone network.
on. The Today screen shows if there are new text messages. You can tap the section to open the message list. To manually open the message list: 1. Tap / Text. 2. The message list appears. Select the item you want to read. 4.9.2.2 Composing and Sending a Text Message 1.
4.10 WIFI Connecting 4.10.1 Switching On or Off the Wi-Fi Radio By default, the Wi-Fi radio is switched off. To switch on or off the Wi-Fi radio: 1. Tap the Wireless Manager section on the Today screen or tap the connectivity indicator on the navigation bar and tap “Wireless Manager”.
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“Connect”. 4. If the selected network requires a network key, enter the key and tap “Connect”. The WIFI icon appears on the navigation bar. CAUTION: You can also search for a network to connect by tapping Settings/ Connections/ Wi-Fi. Once you have connected to a network, the shortcut is created in Settings.
Chapter 5 Software Operation You can install programs you need on the device except Pre-installed programs. 5.1 Installing Programs 1. Download the programs you need or copy them directly from the CD to your computer. 2. Connect your device and computer, and copy the installation program to your device when you have established the connection between your device and your computer.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common device problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your device. If you have any questions, please contact with technical personnel. 6.1 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Power does not switch on The remaining battery power may be too low to run your device.
In some specific cases, your device may experience connection problems when it is connected to a Windows computer running ActiveSync. To resolve the problems, please / Settings/ Connections/ USB to PC, and then clear “Enable advanced network” functionality. Delete files you no longer need. Remove programs you no longer need.
You can do one of the followings to upgrade: 1. Please consult the aftermarket Technical support or factory technician to ensure the upgrade files are correct and latest. 2. Upgrade BOOT: Press and hold the power button, number keys 4 and 7 when your device is off until the screen appears upgrade BOOT.
Customer by any MicroSurvey representative in connection with Customer’s purchase of the Product. No change to the conditions of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is made in written form and signed by an authorized MicroSurvey supervisor. MicroSurvey warrants that its DC5 Product: (1) Is free from defects in materials or workmanship for 1 year.
In some cases, returns of special items will require a re- stock fee. Acceptance of returned merchandise is final only after inspection by MicroSurvey. Above terms and policies shall apply as for hardware. Dealers needs to follow MicroSurvey repair/service procedure to achieve prompt service results.
1 year. 7.3 Service Procedure Repair/Service procedure (1) Contact MicroSurvey with the S/N of the instrument and a detailed description of the defect (sometimes pictures or video) will be required to indicate the cause and problem. 1) Wait for MicroSurvey to authorize the return/exchange 2) When you receive authorization return the units to MicroSurvey as outlined in the authorization.
repair or exchange the device under warranty. 7.4 Environmental recycling The cardboard box, the plastic in the package and the various parts of this product have to be recycled and disposed of in accordance with the current legislation of your Country. FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU) The disposal of electric and electronic device as solid urban waste is strictly prohibited: they must be collected separately.
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256MB Internal storage 4G + 256MB Extended storage TF card up to 32G Weight 550g(with internal battery) Size 177*91*33mm Camera 5,000,000 pixels, VGA resolution video capture Button Full digital versatile physical keyboard Sensor Comes with electronic compass(optional) Display Screen Color TFT transflective screen Resolution 480×640VGA Screen size...
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