● IRIS CORPORATION BERHAD (IRIS) assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of this manual. ● IRIS CORPORATION BERHAD (IRIS) assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product.
Safety Precautions Congratulations upon your selection of the ST4ex/ST4i. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use it for the first time. Note: All mentions of “the unit” in the following precautions refer to the ST4ex/ST4i.
● Should any foreign matter (metal, water or other liquid) ever get into the unit immediately turn off the power, unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet, remove the batteries, and contact your original dealer or an authorized IRIS service provider to request for servicing.
● Never use or leave the battery pack next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to temperatures above 50°C/122°F or greater. Doing so creates the danger of fire and explosion. www.iris.com.my...
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● Should the power cord ever become seriously damaged (internal wiring exposed or shorted), contact your original dealer or an authorized IRIS service provider to request for servicing. Continued use of a seriously damaged power cord creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
● Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your mouth, gargle with water and contact your physician immediately. ● Should LCD panel liquid ever get into your eyes or onto your skin, flush the exposed area with clean water for at least 15 minutes, and then contact your physician. www.iris.com.my...
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● Guideline for installing SIM / SAM card ..........16 ● USB Installation ................. 17 ● Start Menu ..................20 ● Taskbar Item ..................20 ■ Shell taskbar ● Customizing your ST4ex/ST4i ............21 LCD Brightness Control ■ ■ Power ■...
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5. Internet Explorer ..................35 6. Getting Connected ..................37 Appendix A: Troubleshooting ● Reset the ST4ex/ST4i and Clear Memory ● Battery Loses Power ● If you run out of Memory ● Screen Freezes or Responds Slowly ● Screen is Blank ●...
This manual provides an overview of the programs on your Mobile SmartTerm, and explains how to connect your device to a desktop computer, network, or the Internet. For instructions on setting up your ST4ex/ST4i, see the Quick Guide card. For in- structions on installing ActiveSync, see Chapter 3.
2: Basic Skills Learning to use your Mobile SmartTerm is easy. This chapter describes the basic concepts of using and customizing your Mobile SmartTerm. Controls and Interfaces (i) ST4ex/ST4i Biometric Bluetooth/WLAN Indicator Scanner For Fingerprint GSM/GPRS Indicator scanning Reset Button...
AC Adapter. You will not need to replace the batteries. Just leave the ST4ex/ST4i connected to the AC Adapter for one to two hours. To confirm that the battery is fully charged, check the LED status (Power indicator): RED & GREEN for CHARGING and GREEN only for FULLY CHARGED.
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Once the charging has completed. Turn on the unit by pressing the power button, it will start up and it will show an IRIS front page. On the first time basis, it is advisable to calibrate the stylus calibration by going to Start > Setting > Control Panel > Stylus.
Double Tap ....Tap the item twice to open or execute a program. Drag ......Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items. www.iris.com.my...
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Make sure your ST4ex/ST4i is turned off. Slide the cover to the side by pulling it out gently but firmly.
● Make sure the top of the card is facing towards the top of the ST4ex/ST4i unit. A card that is not oriented correctly will not slide all the ways into the slot. Bottom ● Slide the card into the slot carefully as far as it can go.
As for SAM cards, its usage depend on user’s preferences. SAM B OPEN OPEN LOCK LOCK OPEN OPEN LOCK LOCK SAM A SAM C USB Installation Installation Procedure Step 1: Plug in Active Sync Cable to the device and USB slot. Windows will prompt “Found New Hardware”. www.iris.com.my...
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Click on “Next” button. Step 3: Select first option “Search for a suitable driver for my device”. Step 4: Insert the SmartTerm IV Product CD into the CD-ROM first. Click on Browse button to find the “Wceusbsh.inf” file from the CD-ROM drive. www.iris.com.my...
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Step 5: Click on “Next” button, to install the driver. Step 6: It will prompt if installation is completed. Click “Finish” to close installation wizard. www.iris.com.my...
Your ST4ex/ST4i pre-installed with a collection of useful programs. These include Microsoft WordPad and IRIS customized programs. You can select the program you want from the Start button or by tapping on the screen, a list of IRIS customized programs will be shown.
4 Bluetooth Network ....Double tap to execute Bluetooth network setting. 5 WI-FI Connection ....Double tap to execute the WI-FI network setting. 6 Power icon ......Single tap to display the power status on your ST4ex/ ST4i. 7 Time ........Single tap to display the time, date and time zone menu.
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Use the following operations to adjust display brightness to make it easier to read. and click Settings and choose Control Panel. On the Control Panel, tap Dimming. A screen box will appear. Tap the dark or bright tab to control the brightness of the screen. www.iris.com.my...
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In the power properties menu, user may select the power schemes : user idle/system idle/suspend… by clicking from the schemes menu. The schemes allow the user to switch to idle mode when it is not used for awhile. This is to save the power consumption. It also shows the device status. www.iris.com.my...
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Software Input Panel (SIP) On the taskbar of the ST4ex/ST4i, tap and hold on the SIP icon. The software input panel options will launch as shown below. Select the input panel type to use. “Keypad” refers to the ST4ex/ST4i keypad. English Handwriter recognizes user hand- writing and input the text automatically.
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● Menu button When pressed, a menu will appear on the screen. User can select the IRIS customized programs by tapping on the respective screen. ● Nav. Left & Right or Increase & Decrease Volume If toggle function is OFF, the navigation will be for left and right.
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Button Menu You can customize your ST4ex/ST4i to create a shortcut to any program that you wish to access just by a single click. You can set it from the Button Menu’s applet in control panel folder as shown on the two figures above. Tick the “Tap Screen to execute application”...
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Dialing Property This is a standard feature for all windows. This is when a modem is being used and you can set the dialing property to connect to the internet server. However, ST4ex/ST4i do not have modem feature. Network and Dial-Up Connection When you tap on the network and dial-up connection, a default connection will be created which is “USB ActiveSync”...
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In addition, you can adjust the amount of memory allocated for Storage Memory or Program Memory. Password You can set the password to maintain secrecy or protect people from reading your ST4ex/ ST4i. Screen Rotation This feature allows you to rotate the screen display. It is useful for viewing landscape picture.
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, you can synchronize the information on your desktop com- puter with the information on your ST4ex/ST4i. Synchronization compares the data on your ST4ex/ST4i with your desktop computer and updates both computers with the most recent information. NOTE : By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information.
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● Device Help, to learn about communications software on your device. ● The Readme file, located on the CD, for updates and detailed technical information. ● The Windows CE Web site, for getting up-to-date information on your device: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsce/ www.iris.com.my...
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Drag the stylus or pointer over the text. a word Double-tap or double-click the word. a single paragraph Double-tap or double-click within the paragraph. an entire document Select Edit > Select All. a picture Tap or click the picture. www.iris.com.my...
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To see more formatting options, select Format > Font. ● Change font formatting 1. Select your desired text. 2. Select the Bold, Italic, or Underline button. 3. To change the color, select Format > Font and select the color you want from the Color list. www.iris.com.my...
● Zoom in or out • Select View > Zoom, and select the desired percentage. Note For Custom, enter the exact percentage and select OK. ● Switch between Normal and Outline views • Select View > Normal or Outline. www.iris.com.my...
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• If Network is selected from the Port list, enter the path to the network printer in the Net Path box. ● Setting a Password for a Document 1. Select File > Password. 2. Type and verify the password. 3. You must save the document (File > Save) to retain the password. www.iris.com.my...
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User may also customize other options relating to connection, security and advanced. The start page of Internet Explorer. The View menu user has the option of limiting the taskbar to be shown and font size. www.iris.com.my...
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Go User may also synchronize the list button. The Back and Forward of favorite link in ST4ex/ST4i with buttons will enable user to return another desktop computer where to the previous page or view the changes can be made to either one.
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In order to conserve power, it is advisable to disable this function if it is not being used. This will prolong the life span of the ST4ex/ST4i. Just follow the same step and press the disable button to disable the function.
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Note: this feature is too wide scope and before using this, read the user manual of product detail before communicating with our devices. A tick will appear on the side of the device. This indicated it can be communicated. www.iris.com.my...
Infrared Communication The infrared port of this unit can be used to exchange data with another ST4ex/ST4i, or with another device equipped with infrared communication capabilities. Remember that the two infrared ports must be pointed directly at each other when performing communication.
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Here are a few tips to help you get the most from them. Warning: If the backup battery is low, you run the risk of losing the data in your ST4ex/ST4i. Use external power whenever possible...
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However, in some situations, such as when memory is low, the ST4ex/ST4i may not be able to automatically adjust the allocation. If you receive a message stating that storage or program memory is unavailable, try the following solutions.
Reset your ST4ex/ST4i. See “Reset the ST4ex/ST4i and clear memory”, earlier in this appendix. Screen is blank If the ST4ex/ST4i does not respond when you press the Power button briefly, press and hold the button for a full second. If this does not work: ●...
Keep your ST4ex/ST4i away from excessive moisture and extreme temperature. Do not expose your ST4ex/ST4i to liquids or precipitation. ● Do not place anything on top of your ST4ex/ST4i to prevent damage to the screen. ● Store your ST4ex/ST4i in a protective case when not in use.
ST4ex/ST4i through magnetic detec- tors or expose it to security magnetic wands. ● Check with the airline if you plan to use your ST4ex/ST4i on the plane. In-flight use of electronic devices is at the discretion of the airline. International Travel Before traveling internationally with your ST4ex/ST4i, be sure to: ●...
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Part 1: Common technical requirements ● EN301489-3 V1.4.1: (2002-08) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on frequencies between 9kHz to 40GHz www.iris.com.my...
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End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. www.iris.com.my...
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ISO 15693 – read/write (2kbit and 16kbit iCLASS credentials) Contactless ISO14443, Type A-read only (MIFARE® Card Reader card serial number ISO 1443B2 read/write (16kbit iCLASS credential) * Basic model (ST4i, FCC ID: UY9ST4xx) is without Bluetooth, Wireless LAN & GSM www.iris.com.my...
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9V, 2A Car adaptor (optional) IO Cable ActiveSync + DC input Cable Stylus Hybrid Stylus Accessories (Subject to Pouch change) PBC Leather Pouch (optional) External battery Gang charge for 2 x Li-polymer batteries. charger Additional USB Hub features (optional) www.iris.com.my...
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Physical Specifications Model ST4ex/ST4i Height 188 mm Width 94 mm Depth 38.5 mm (Standard model) or 46 mm (Barcode model) Weight ~ 400 g (inclusive of battery packs) Operating Environment Condition Metric Temperature Operating 0º to 50º C Non-operating (Storage) -20º...
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IRIS Corporation Berhad (302232-X) IRIS Smart Technology Complex, Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603-8996 0788 Fax: 603-8996 0441 Email: sales@iris.com.my P/N:4000-0025...
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