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This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PWS-430 Handheld Device. 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. This includes
electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and
retrieval systems. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
© Copyright 2012 Advantech Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG. Microsoft, Windows and ActiveSync are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other product names
mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Regulatory Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission (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.
RF Exposure Information
This device meets the government's requirements for exposure to radio waves.
This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for
exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications
Commission of the U.S. Government.
This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Preface About This Manual This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the PWS-430 Handheld Device. 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. This includes electronic or mechanical means, such as photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems.

  • Page 2: Europe-European Union Notice

    • Use only the AC adapter, power cord, and batteries that are approved for use with this PWS-430. 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 total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable.

  • Page 3: Battery Safety

    Notices This unit is equipped with a battery pack and backup battery. It is possible that the PWS-430 may not power-on due to battery discharge as a result of storage. In the above situation, insert the PWS-430 into the cradle and connect the AC adapter to the cradle.
  • Page 4 Installing the Battery............Charging the Battery............Charging the Battery with the External Battery Charger..LED status........ Connecting the PWS-430 to a PC......... Turning on for the First Time..........Calibrating the PWS-430 Screen........... Setting the Time and Date..........Adjusting the Screen Brightness........
  • Page 5 Using the Barcode Scanner........... Activating the Barcode Scanner........Scanning Performance............ Chapter 5 Advance Settings Checking the Battery Status..........Extending Battery Life............Changing the Automatic Power Settings......Adjusting Backlight Settings..........Performing a Reset..............Performing a Warm Boot..........Chapter 1 Introducing the PWS-430...
  • Page 6 Thank you for purchasing the PWS-430 Handheld Device. The PWS-430 is an ultra rugged and compact handheld computer with a powerful Marvell PXA310 806MHz CPU and Microsoft Windows CE 6.0, this handy terminal creates the most performance and reliability to save your TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). The PWS-430 incorporates a transflective LCD with touch screen, keypad, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth communication capability.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    • Barcode scan button (right side) • Volume control buttons • LCD light switch button Package Contents After opening the box, ensure the following accessories for the PWS-430 are present: • PWS-430 device • Stylus • Rechargeable Li-ion battery • AC adapter and power cord •...

  • Page 8: Right View

    • If the device is off, press this button to turn Power button it on. • When the unit is on, press this button for 3 seconds to turn the PWS-430 off. LCD Touch Screen Displays the applications and data stored on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to the stylus or finger.

  • Page 9: Left View

    Component Description Press to activate the barcode scanner. Barcode scan button LCD light switch button Press to turn on/off the LCD light. Left View Component Description Volume control button Press to turn up/down the volume. Back View...

  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Displays 5 Mega Pixel Camera Speaker Enables you to hear audio from the PWS-430. Battery pack compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable battery pack. See Installing the Battery on page ?. Internal card slots Accommodates Micro SD memory card.

  • Page 11: 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 PWS-430, and how to calibrate the screen. Connecting the PWS-430 Installing the Battery This section explains how to install the battery.
  • Page 12 support the system for a maximum of 3 minutes. 1. Remove the stylus from the holder. 2. Push the latch to remove the battery compartment cover from the chassis. 3. Align the battery contacts with the contacts in the compartment and place the battery in the compartment as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery

    4. Replace the battery compartment cover. Charging the Battery Before using the PWS-430 for the first time, you need to charge it for about 3 hours. Charge the PWS-430 using the charger or the docking station. NOTE: When the battery power is below 10%, the PWS-430 will enter suspend mode.
  • Page 14 2. Plug the AC adapter cable into the other end of the external battery charger. 3. Plug the power cable connector into the AC adapter. 4. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The charging LED (right) on the PWS-430 flashes. LED Status Status...

  • Page 15: Turning On For The First Time

    Left For Customization Connecting the PWS-430 to a PC Use the USB convertor cable to connect the PWS-430 to a PC with Active-Sync utility. Refer to See Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on page ?. Turning on for the First Time After you have initially charged your device for about 3 hours the device is ready to be used.
  • Page 16 2. Follow the cross hair and continue tapping 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→ Control Panel, then double-tap Stylus.

  • Page 17: 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.
  • Page 18 4. Select a field in the time box and tap the arrows next to the time to change the value of the field. 5. Tap the drop-down arrow next to Time Zone to select the correct time zone for your area.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Screen Brightness

    6. Check the box next to automatically adjust... to have the OS automatically adjust for daylight saving time. 7. Click Apply to save the settings. Adjusting the Screen Brightness Follow these instructions to adjust the screen brightness. 1. Tap Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2.

  • Page 20: Using The Hardware

    Using the Hardware Keypads and Function Buttons The keypad enables you to both enter information and interact with the PWS-430 operating system, and also operate secondary functions using the function keys and Fn key. The following illustration shows the keypad keys.

  • Page 21: Entering Characters With The Keypad

    Entering Characters with the Keypad The operating system has an 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. Tap Keyboard to view the onscreen keyboard. Tap Hide Input Panel to close the keyboard.

  • Page 22: Using The Stylus

    Using the Stylus CAUTION! Never use anything other than the PWS-430 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. 1. Remove the stylus from its holder.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Micro Sd Memory Card

    4. Double-tap on the checkerboard graphic to set your double tap rate. Inserting a Micro SD Memory Card Your PWS-430 has an expansion slot compatible with a range of Micro 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 24: Using The Camera

    Using the camera The PWS-430 has camera demo software for basic picture taking function. Before using the camera, please peel off the protective film on the camera lens. Find the “DDCam” icon on the desktop, and double click it.
  • Page 25 :\My Documents\My Pictures Due to the limitation of PWS-430 screen resolution, the picture shown on PWS-430 may not look very clear. You can download the picture to a PC to have a better view.

  • Page 26: Getting Connected

    In order to exchange data between your computer and the PWS-430 and install extra applications or utilities to the PWS-430, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer. Connect the PWS-430 to a PC using the USB convertor cable. Download the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from the Microsoft website.
  • Page 27 7. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection. 8. ActiveSync detects the PWS-430 and establishes a connection. 9. Click No, and then click Next.

  • Page 28: Connecting With Bluetooth

    Connecting with Bluetooth 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. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 29 Tap Scan Device. Bluetooth Manager scans for local Bluetooth devices and displays a list of all Bluetooth enabled devices within range. 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.

  • Page 30: Connecting To A Wlan (Wi-Fi)

    Active: tap to make the device active or inactive. 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-430 and a Bluetooth device.

  • Page 31: Add A New Network

    Click on the SDIO86881 icon. Select the Wireless Information tab to display the available options. Add a New Network To add a new network, double-click Add New. When the following screen displays, input the required parameters as explained in the following table: Parameter Description...

  • Page 32: Connect To An Existing Network

    Network name (SSID) Input the wireless network name. This is an ad hoc network Tick the box if required. Encryption Select from the drop-down list. Authentication Select from the drop-down list. Network key Input the network key (if required). Key index Input the key index (if required).

  • Page 33: Changing The Advanced Settings

    Click OK to connect. Changing the Advanced Settings 1. Tap the Advanced button to display the advanced wireless settings (the preferred networks will be listed and preference is given to networks at the top of the list). 2. To move a network up or down in priority, tap the Up or Down buttons.
  • Page 34 3. To delete a network from the list, tap the Delete button. 4. To automatically connect to non-preferred networks, click the box.

  • Page 35: View Wireless Networking Log Information

    5. To select which networks to access, tap the dropdown menu and choose the required option. View Wireless Networking Log Information Tap the Log button to display the log information.

  • Page 36: Connecting Gps

    Connecting GPS The PWS-430 is not equipped with GPS application. You can download freeware GPS viewer or other GPS test programs from the Internet. 1. Run the GPS Viewer program (download available from the Internet). 2. Select COM4 and Baudrate:9600, then click Open GPS to start the “GPS”.
  • Page 37 3. When GPS is active, click GPS status to display the satellite status. 4. After approximately 60 seconds for GPS longitude and latitude display.

  • Page 38: Using The Barcode Scanner

    The PWS-430 integrated scanner reads all major barcode labels for maximum scanning coverage. NOTE: The PWS-430 has a testing utility for barcode reading on the desktop. Before performing a reading test, enable the testing utility in advance. Activating the Barcode Scanner Activate the barcode scanner by pressing the trigger key located on the right side of the unit.
  • Page 39 Light Source 617nm Highly visible LED Scan Rate Decoded operation = 500 scans/ s autoadaptive Undecoded operation = 200 scans/ s 40° Scan Angle Print Contrast Down to 25% Min. x. Dimension 0.1mm (4mils) Reading Distance Up to 90cm (35 inches) 1.
  • Page 40 3. Activate the barcode scanner by pressing the trigger key located on the right side of the unit.

  • Page 41: Checking The Battery Status

    4. Text Message on the window displays the barcode value. Chapter 5 Advance Settings Checking the Battery Status This section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup battery and...

  • Page 42: Extending Battery Life

    NOTE: 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. Extending Battery Life You can extend the PWS-430 battery life by doing either of the following: • Change the automatic power settings • Minimize the use of the backlight...

  • Page 43: Adjusting Backlight Settings

    3. Tap the arrows next to the following three power saving scenarios and select the desired time out for each item. – Switch state to User Idle: PWS-430 enters power saving mode when there is no user input after the selected timeout. The backlight brightness is reduced. The backlight resumes normal brightness when the LCD is touched.

  • Page 44: Performing A Reset

    The PWS-430 will reboot after pushing the power button. Performing a Clean Boot (Factory Default) Clean boot will reset the PWS-430 back to factory default setting. 1. Press the LCD light switch button while power on the PWS-430...

  • Page 45: Update Software

    Once the clean boot is successful, the device will restart automatically. Update Software Visit Advantech’s website “www.advantech.com” to download the latest version PWS-430 software (Boot loader & OS). Currently PWS-430 software can only be updated via Micro-SD card. Update the Boot Loader.
  • Page 46 Restart the device after update completed. Update the OS (Operating System) 1. Copy the latest version OS (NK file) into a Micro-SD card, 2. Press the Volume (UP) control button while power on the PWS-430. The whole OS update process may take 5~10 minutes.
  • Page 47 3. Restart the computer after update completed.

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