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Summary of Contents for RuggedBook 273
- Page 1 Ruggedbook 273 User Manual...
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Page 2: Preface
About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the Ruggedbook 273. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form, or by any electrical or mechanical means, without permission in writing from the manufacturer. -
Page 3: Regulatory Compliance Statements
Preface Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Statement 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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 4: Canada-Industry Canada (Ic)
Preface Canada-Industry Canada (IC) The wireless radio of this device complies with RSS 139 & RSS 210 Industry Canada. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana- dian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B conforme á la norme NMB-003 du Canada. -
Page 5: Safety
Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are • approved for use with this 273. Use of another type of battery or AC adapter may cause risk of fire or explosion. If you use an extension cable with the AC adapter, ensure that the •... -
Page 6: Battery Safety
When you move the 273 between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the 273. To avoid damaging the 273, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the 273. •... -
Page 7: Notices
Notices This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is pos- sible that the 273 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, insert the 273 into the cradle and connect the AC adapter to the cradle. -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Installing the Battery ........... 12 Charging the Battery ..........14 Charging the Battery with the Docking Station ..14 Connecting the 273 to a PC ......... 16 Turning the 273 on for the First Time ....17 ............... 17 Powering On ..........18... - Page 9 Inserting a PCMCIA Card ........28 Removing a PCMCIA Card ......29 Inserting an SD Memory Card ......29 Removing a Storage Card ......30 Connecting Devices to the 273 ......30 Opening the Port Covers ....... 30 Connecting USB ........... 31 ........31 Connecting a USB Type A ........
- Page 10 Table of Contents ............42 WiFi Connection Chapter 5 Scanner Setup Symbologies ............43 Interface ...............43 Basic Setup ............44 Chapter 6 Advance Settings Checking the Battery Status ........49 Extending Battery Life ..........50 Changing the Automatic Power Settings ..... 50 Adjusting Backlight Settings ........
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introducing The 273
The 273 provides users with a standard Wndows CE-based environment for customizing and operating the device. To reduce TCO and enhance industrial applications, the 273 is sealed to meet IP64 user standards and has undergone multiple 5 feet drop tests to... -
Page 12: Features
Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 Features Powerful system Audio • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Built-in microphone operating system Built-in speaker (optional) • Intel Bulverde PXA270 • External microphone connector processor with speed up to 624 External headset connector Expansion slot System memory •... -
Page 13: Package Contents
• Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the 273 are present: 273 Therminal Cradle AC adapter and power cord Stylus Rechargeable Li-ion Smart battery Optional Accessories The following optional accessories can be used to add to the functionality of the 273. -
Page 14: A Tour Of The 273
Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 A Tour of the 273 The following sections describe the main components and features of the 273. Front View Scanner trigger LED LCD with touchscreen Navigation keys Power LED Power button Function and numeric key... - Page 15 • If the device is off, press this button to turn it on. • When the unit is on, press this button for 3 second to 3 seconds turn the 273 off. Function and numeric Keypad interface for controlling the 273. See Keypads and Function Buttons on page 23 for more information.
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Page 16: Right And Left View
Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 Right and Left View Barcode scan button (right) USB mini type B client RS-232 serial port Reset Button... - Page 17 Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 Component Description Right barcode scan button Press to activate the barcode scanner. USB mini type B port (client) Connect a USB mini type B connector to this port. RS232 port Connect a serial connector to this port for serial communications.
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Page 18: Top And Bottom View
Scans barcodes when pressing the left Barcode scanner window and right barcode buttons Connects the 273 to cradle, enabling you to charge the battery, connect the 273 to a computer to synchronize data, Cradle connector connect to a LAN, and connect USB devices. Cradle connector... -
Page 19: Back View
PCMCIA Card on page 28. Stylus Enables you to interact with the operating system. Remove the stylus form the holder and use it the same way you would a pen or pencil. Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the 273... -
Page 20: Cradle
Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 Memory card slot Accommodates Secure Digital memorycards. (internal See Inserting an SD Memory Card on page 9. Battery pack Houses the removable and rechargeable compartment battery pack. See Installing the Battery on page 12. - Page 21 Chapter 1 — Introducing the 273 Component Description Insert the 273 to this connector to Cradle connector charge the battery, synchronize data with a PC, connect to the internet, connect serial devices, or connect USB devices. Connect the AC adapter to this jack...
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Page 22: Getting Started
Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter explains how to install and charge the battery, how to check battery status, how to turn on the 273, and how to calibrate the screen. Installing the Battery This section explains how to install the battery. - Page 23 Chapter 2 — Getting Started 1. Remove the screws that secure the battery compartment cover to the chassis. Align the battery pack, making sure the battery contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment and place the battery in the compartment as shown in the following illustration.
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Page 24: Charging The Battery
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Charging the Battery Before using the 273 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 3 hours. Charge the 273 using the docking station. NOTE: When the battery power is below 10%, the 273 will enter suspend mode. - Page 25 The LED indicator on the docking station lights up green. LED Status Meaning power off Solid green power on Solid amber charging complete Blinking green battery very low (<13%) Blinking amber charging Docking Solid Green 273 is inserted. Station 273 is not inserted...
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Page 26: Connecting The 273 To A Pc
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Connecting the 273 to a PC Use the USB cable to connect the 273 to a PC to use with Active-Sync. Refer to See Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on page Connect the USB mini type B connector to the mini port on the cradle (A). -
Page 27: Turning The 273 On For The First Time
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Turning the 273 on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 3 hours the device is ready to be used. You can now start up your device where you’ll calibrate the display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system time zone, date and time. -
Page 28: Calibrating The 273 Screen
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Calibrating the 273 Screen The calibrate screen automatically appears when the unit is powered-on for the first time or after the system is reset. 1. Tap the center cross hair firmly and accurately with the stylus. - Page 29 Chapter 2 — Getting Started Continue tapping the cross hairs until the screen has been calibrated 3. After calibration is finished, press the Enter key to save the settings or press Esc to revert to the previous settings. NOTE: To recalibrate the screen at any time, tap Start Settings...
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Page 30: Setting The Time And Date
Setting the Time and Date Follow these instructions to set the time and date. 1. Tap Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2. Double-tap Date/Time. 3. Tap the arrows next to the month to select the correct month. 4. Select a field in the time box and tap the arrows next to the time to change the value of the field. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Screen Brightness
Chapter 2 — Getting Started Tap the drop-down arrow next to Time Zone to select the cor- rect time zone for your area. 6. Check the box next to Automatically adjust... to have the OS automatically adjust for daylight saving time. 7. - Page 32 Chapter 2 — Getting Started Under Backlight Control, click the Dark arrow to make the screen darker, or click the Bright arrow to make the screen brighter. Drag slider to make the backlight brighter or darker Click to make Click to make the backlight the backlight darker...
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Page 33: Chapter 3 Using The Hardware
Using the Hardware Keypads and Function Buttons The keypad enables you to both enter information and interact with the 273 operating system, and also operate secondary functions using the function keys and Fn key. The following illustration shows the keypad keys. - Page 34 Escape key. Navigation keys enable you to move up and down in menus or dialog boxes. Back space deletes a previous character. Turns the 273 on and off. Press the Enter key to confirm a command or action. Number 1...
- Page 35 Main Function Press the Fn key to toggle between alphabetic and numeric mode. When the Fn icon is displayed in the system tray, the 273 is in alphabetic mode. Function key icon Press to insert tab. Press to make alphabetic characters Uppercase.
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Page 36: Entering Characters With The Keypad
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Entering Characters with the Keypad The operating system has a onscreen keyboard that enables you to enter alphanumeric characters with the stylus. Press the input panel icon in the system tray to view the input panel menu. -
Page 37: Using The Stylus
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Using the Stylus CAUTION! Never use anything other than the 273 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. -
Page 38: Inserting A Pcmcia Card
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Inserting a PCMCIA Card The 273 accommodates a Type II PCMCIA card. You can enhance the functionality of the 273 by installing PCMCIA cards such as the following: • GPRS card • RFID card •... -
Page 39: Removing A Pcmcia Card
Remove the card. Inserting an SD Memory Card Your 273 has an expansion slot compatible with a range of SD cards, which are primarily used to back up or transfer files and data. The slot also supports SDIO cards for added connectivity options. -
Page 40: Removing A Storage Card
3. Remove the card from the slot. Connecting Devices to the 273 This section describes how to connect devices to the 273. You can connect devices directly to the 273 or connect using the cradle. Opening the Port Covers The port covers protect the ports and connectors from rain, dust, and adverse environmental conditions. -
Page 41: Connecting Usb
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Connecting USB The 273 accommodates one USB Type A connector. You can connect a and one USB mini Type B connector. Connecting a USB Type A The illustration dis- played here shows how to connect a USB type A device, to the 273. -
Page 42: Connecting A Serial Cable
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Connecting a Serial Cable device Connect a serial device to the 273 to perform serial communications. Refer to the following illustration. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone The 273 has a external jack microphone and speaker. -
Page 43: Connecting To The Cradle
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Connecting to the Cradle The cradle enables you not only to recharge the 273’s batteries, it also enables you to connect USB and serial devices, and connect to the LAN. Connecting USB You can connect USB Type A and Mini USB Type B... -
Page 44: Using The Barcode Scanner
Refer to following illustration Using the Barcode Scanner The 273 has an integrated scanner which reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. NOTE: Reading software must be enabled in order to operate the scanner. The 273 has a barcode reading program available on the desktop. -
Page 45: Launching The Barcode Reading Program
The Barcode Scanner program opens. Tap Start Read and scan a barcode by pressing either of the scan code buttons on the 273 and scanning over the code. The 273 vibrates slightly and provides an audible signal that the barcode is being scanned. -
Page 46: Location And Reading Position
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Location and Reading Position This section describes the use of the barcode scanner. Tilt Prevents reading of a bar code if all the bars are not inside the reading beam or if tilt is more than 25° tilt. 25°... -
Page 47: Reading Distances
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Reading distances All distances are measured from the front of the scan engine. When correctly mounted, an exit window will reduce reading distances by about 4%. Typical reading distances The reading distances shown below are typical reading distances measured in an office environment (200 lux) with extended readingnge activated. -
Page 48: Minimum Reading Distances
Chapter 3 — Using the Hardware Minimum Maximum Symbology Density Distance Distance 0.254 mm / 10 mil 13 cm / 5.2" 16 cm / 6.3" PDF417 0.381 mm / 15 mil 10.8 cm / 4.3" 18.2 cm / 7.2" Minimum reading distances Minimum reading distances are measured in the dark (0 lux) with extended reading range disabled. -
Page 49: Connecting To A Pc
In order to exchange data between your computer and 273, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Connect the 273 to a PC using a USB mini type B cable. NOTE: If you have a previous version of the... - Page 50 Chapter 4 — Getting Connected You are prompted to read the End User License AgreemenULA). 5. Accept the license agree- ment terms and click Next. You are prompted for user information. 6. Type the user name and organization and click Neu are prompted for the destination folder.
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Page 51: Connecting The Device To Your Computer
Connecting the Device to Your Computer After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB Mini B cable to the USB port on your 273. Refer to Connecting the 273 to a PC on page 16. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. -
Page 52: Bluetooth Connection
Chapter 4 — Getting Connected Bluetooth Connection Your device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to synchronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or access point. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computer whenever it is within range. -
Page 53: Scanner Setup
Chapter 5 Scanner Setup Symbologies The following symbologies are supported by the 273. Mode Symbology Decoded Codabar, Codablock A and F, Code 11, C ode 39, Code 93/93i, Code 128/ISBT 128/ UCC EAN 128, Industrial and Standard 2 of 5,... -
Page 54: Basic Setup
Chapter 5 — Scanner Setup Basic Setup Reset Factory Defaults Barcode Selet Baud Rate Barcode... - Page 55 Chapter 5 — Scanner Setup Select Baud Bits Barcode Select Stop Bits Barcode...
- Page 56 Chapter 5 — Scanner Setup Select Postamble Barcode Disable all Barcode symbologies...
- Page 57 Chapter 5 — Scanner Setup Select Symbologies Barcode...
- Page 58 Chapter 5 — Scanner Setup Select Symbologies Barcode...
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Page 59: Chapter 6 Advance Settings
Chapter 6 Advance Settings Checking the Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery and how to set power saving options. To check the main and backup battery status: 1. Open Power Properties. Tap Start →... -
Page 60: Extending Battery Life
Chapter 6 — Advance Settings Extending Battery Life You can extend the 273 battery life by doing either of the following: • Change the automatic power settings • Minimize the use of the backlight Changing the Automatic Power Settings To change the automatic power settings: In the Power Properties screen tap the Schemes tab. -
Page 61: Adjusting Backlight Settings
Chapter 6 — Advance Settings Adjusting Backlight Settings The power consumption of the LCD backlight is high, turn off the backlight function if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the backlight” function. To change backlight settings: 1. -
Page 62: Performing A Reset
Performing a Warm Boot 1. Remove the stylus from its holder. 2. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the rear of the 273. Reset Button... -
Page 63: System Specifications
Appendix System Specifications Item Operating Windows CE 5.0 System Processor Intel PXA270 624MHz 128MB SDRAM on board Memory 128MB Flash ROM (M-System) on board 3.5-inch transflective TFT LCD, QVGA resolution (240 X 320) Display 3.5-inch transflective TFT LCD, VGA resolution (640 X 480) (option) Resistive touch pane Touch Panel... - Page 64 Chapter 6 — System Specifications Item One USB type A connectors, USB1.1 Host One USB mini type B connector, USB1.1 client One RS-232 (full) port One Stereo Headphone Jack External I/O One Microphone Jack Interfaces One SD Slot One PCMCIA Slot type II One Cradle Connector (USB host x 1, USB client x 1, RS232 x 1(full), DC) Decoded operation: to 500 scans per...
- Page 65 Chapter 6 — System Specifications Item Rugged IP64, 5 feet drop to concrete, MIL-STD-810F Specification Certification CE, FCC, cUL/UL, TUV, CB, CCC One AC-Adapter & power cord Stylus Cradle (One LED,One DC-in jack, USB type B x 1, two USB Type A connectors, one RS232/ 422/485, one pad connector) Accessories Sleeve with hand strap &...
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