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MARS-1030F WinCE. NET Rugged Portable Data Terminal User Manual...
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No part of this man- ual may be reproduced, copied, translated or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reli- able.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ............. 2 About this Manual............. 2 User and Product Safety............ 3 Declaration of conformity ..........5 Product Labeling ............... 7 System Specifications ............9 Environment Standard............. 11 Warranty and after service ..........12 Technical Support and Assistance........12 Document Feedback............
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Introduction ..............124 Software Applications ........... 124 5.2.1 Calculator ..............124 5.2.2 Inbox ................124 5.2.3 Internet Explorer ............134 5.2.4 Media Player .............. 138 5.2.5 Messenger ..............138 5.2.6 Microsoft WordPad ............ 139 5.2.7 Remote connection ............ 145 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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5.2.8 Windows Explorer ............. 146 DiskOnChip ..............148 5.3.1 Saving to flash ............148 5.3.2 DiskOnChip location ..........148 5.3.3 DiskOnChip size ............149 Appendix A Barcode Setting..........152 Setup Tab............... 152 A.1.1 Symbology setup ............154 A.1.2 Decoder setup ............155 A.1.3 Options ...............
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A.3.34 Matrix 2 of 5 .............. 205 A.3.35 Korean Post ..............206 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Introduction This chapter presents general informa- tion about the MARS-1030F.
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the MARS-1030F Portable Data Terminal (PDT), a Microsoft Windows® CE .Net rugged PDT. Its special combina- tion of features makes it perfect for using in a wide range of applications. These features are: •...
If the LCD panel is broken, never touch the liquid inside, for such contact would irritate the skin. • Although the MARS-1030F PDT has passed IP54 standard tests for water and dust resistance, avoid prolonged exposure to rain or other concentrated moisture. For these conditions exceed the IP54 stan- dard, and could result in water or other contaminants entering the PDT.
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Do not attempt to recharge, force open, or heat the battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries accord- ing to the manufacturer’s instructions. Achtung! MARS-1030F User Manual...
1.3 Declaration of conformity FCC Class B 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 interfer- ence in a residential installation.
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Caution: Advantech declares that MARS-1030F is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A. The FCC ID of MARS-1030F is M82-MARS-1030F. This product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditions for passing included the equipment being operated within an industrial enclosure.
1.5 System Specifications The MARS-1030F PDT detailed specifications follow. Unless otherwise noted, all the specifications are subject to change without prior notifica- tion. Table 1.1: System Specification MARS-1030F Processor - 400 MHz Intel PXA255 32 bits RISC CPU - 64 or 128 MB Flash ROM...
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- Weight: 660 g with Standard Battery Pack 600 g without Battery Pack Color - Black - Standard Packing list: 1. MARS-1030F Terminal 2. Stylus 3. USB Client Cable for Terminal 4. Earphone/ Microphone Set 5. Standard AC Adapter 5 V DC / 2.6 A 6.
1.6 Environment Standard Table 1.2: Environment Standard Operating Temperature 14 ~ 122° F (-10 ~ 50° C) Storage Temperature -4 ~ 158° F (-20 ~ 70° C) Humidity 5 ~ 80% (non-condensing) Drop 5 ft (1.5 m) Drop to Concrete Water &...
Visit the Advantech web site at www.advantech.com/support where you can find the latest information about the product. Contact your distributor, sales representative, or Advantech's cus- tomer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. Please have the following information ready before you call: –...
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Getting Started This chapter describes the basic use of the PDT.
Figure 2.1: Inside the package MARS-1030F Terminal Standard Battery Pack (3.7 V, 3000 mAh) Earphone/Microphone Set Stylus USB Client Cable for Terminal CF Support Guide Standard AC Adapter 5 VDC / 2.6 A AC Power Cord Quick Guide (Not Shown) MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.2 General View of the PDT 2.2.1 PDT front side view Figure 2.2: PDT Front side view 2.2.2 PDT back side view Figure 2.3: PDT back side view Chapter 2...
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This strap can be sealed tighter or looser 19 Speaker 1.5 W speaker for audio sound 20 DC Power Jack A connector to support AC power. Protects the CF and SD slots from dust and 21 End Cap water MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.3 Charging the Battery Pack Charge the battery pack before using the PDT by following these steps. 2.3.1 Installing the battery pack Detach and loosen the hand-strap. Figure 2.4: Release the hand-strap from PDT Chapter 2...
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Turn the locking screws (right and left) downwards and lift the bat- tery cover away from the PDT. Figure 2.5: Detach the battery cover from PDT MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the label facing out, and ensure the battery snaps into place. Figure 2.6: Insert the battery pack Chapter 2...
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Charge the battery pack for about 6 hours, when charging for the first time. Subsequent charges need about 4 hours. When charging the battery pack, the charge indicator on the PDT turns Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the indicator turns Green. MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.3.2 Charging the battery pack with a Power Adapter Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter. Plug in the connector of the power adapter. Connect the power cord to a power source. Figure 2.8: Charging with a power adapter When charging the battery pack, the charge indicator on the PDT turns Red.
Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the indicator turns Green. CAUTION: Single Cradle Adapter supplies 5 V DC / 6.5 A. This is different from the PDT Adapter (5 V DC / 2.6 A). Please use the Single Cradle Adapter only. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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b) Place the spare battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery charging slot. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. Connect the power cord to a power source. Plug the connector of the power adapter into the Single Cradle. Insert the battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery slot.
When the PDT is powered on for the first time, it ini- tializes its system. A splash screen appears for a short period of time followed by the Win CE .NET 4.2 win- dow. Figure 2.10: Starting the PDT MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.4.2 Power on/off To turn on the PDT: Press the power key briefly ( ). If the PDT does not power on, perform a cold reset. See “Resetting the PDT” on page 50. As the PDT initializes its file system, it shows a splash screen for about 30 seconds followed by calibration screen.
Navigate the display, select menu items and open applications. Type characters on soft keyboard panel. Select an item from a drop-down list. CAUTION: Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the display to avoid damage of the touch screen. MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.4.7 Using the SC620 Keypad Figure 2.12: MARS-1030F Keypad Table 2.2: Keypad List Main Keypad Fn + Main Function ListFunction None Main Bar- code Scan Power On/Off Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Inbox File Explorer Chapter 2...
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Table 2.2: Keypad List Main Keypad Fn + Main Function ListFunction Right Increase of Brightness Left Decrease of Brightness Down Page Down Page Up Caps Backspace MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Table 2.2: Keypad List Main Keypad Fn + Main Function ListFunction € ‘ Chapter 2...
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Table 2.2: Keypad List Main Keypad Fn + Main Function ListFunction ’ Paste (Minus Sign) Copy & Start Menu . (Point) Space MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Table 2.2: Keypad List Main Keypad Fn + Main Function ListFunction SHIFT Function change Enter Table 2.3: Special Assembler Key Assembler Key Functionality Definition Warm Reset Press “F1” and “F4” button simul- taneously. Cold Reset Press “Power”, “F1” and “F4” but- ton simultaneously.
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(on a form). Backspace This key deletes the previous character and moves the cursor back one space if you are typing text. The cursor will move contin- uously if the key is pressed con- tinuously. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Table 2.4: Definition of Main Function Main Definition Function A ~ Z Use the alphabetic keys for alpha- betic characters. 1 ~ 0 Numeric keys Decimal point key SHIFT Press and release the SHIFT key to activate the keypad alternate SHIFT functions.
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The cursor will move continuously if the key is pressed continuously. (Barcode User definable application key 5. Settings) (Media User definable application key 6. Player) User definable application key 7 (Calculator) User definable application key 8. (Information) To enter press , then press MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Table 2.5: Special Function Key Definitions Key Sequence Fn + Main Definition Function To enter press , then press To enter press , then press To enter press , then press To enter press , then press To enter press , then press €...
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, then press To increase the volume: press , then press To decrease the volume: press , then press To enter press , then press To enter press , then press To enter press , then press MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Table 2.5: Special Function Key Definitions Key Sequence Fn + Main Definition Function ’ To enter ’ press , then press To enter + press , then press Paste To paste an object or text: press , then press To delete the next character: press , then press (Minus Sign) To enter a minus sign:...
Using Earphones and a Microphone Connect earphones and a microphone to PDT earphone jack connector. The PDT doesn’t have a built in microphone; if you want to make voice recordings, you have to use an external microphone. Figure 2.13: Earphones MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.5 Navigating the Display 2.5.1 Setting Time and Date In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or select automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time. To set or change the date and time: Figure 2.14: Date/Time properties Select Start >...
For more information on factory installed applications, Refer to “Soft- ware Applications” on page 124. 2.5.3 The Command Bar Use the Command bar at top of the screen to perform tasks in programs, such a opening or editing a file. MARS-1030F User Manual...
2.5.4 The Taskbar The Taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays an icon for the active program, the current time, and system icons for utilities loaded in mem- ory. The Taskbar includes menu names, buttons, and the keyboard icon, which opens and closes the soft input panel (SIP).
4) Select a network, tap the Join button or double tap it for more options. 5) Press OK to save all your Wireless LAN settings. 6) Tap the “Exit” button to Disable the WLAN device. Figure 2.16: WLAN Manager Figure 2.17: WLAN Manager MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Note: The 802.11b WLAN is not connected to the network. The 802.11b WLAN has no signal. The 802.11b WLAN signal is low. The 802.11b WLAN signal is OK. The 802.11b WLAN signal is good. Figure 2.18: WLAN Manager Figure 2.19: WLAN Manager Chapter 2...
Upon reading a bar code, the red LED indicator comes on until the trigger is release or five seconds. The green LED and the beep tone indicate a good read. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Barcode Scanning Position This device can read from 40 to 300 mm. – Position the laser scanner close to the barcode when scanning small barcodes and position it further away from the barcode when scanning large barcodes. – The reader emits a red beam. Bad Scanning Position –...
Aim the scanning beam at the center of bar code. To assists in aim- ing, there are 4 green aiming light spots. The bar code should be between the outside 2 green spots. The scanner is in focus in case the center 2 green spots joins into 1 spot. MARS-1030F User Manual...
Good scanning position. The reading range is from 45 to 260mm distance. – Decrease the scanning distance to the bar code when scanning small barcodes. – Increase the scanning distance from the bar code when scanning large barcodes – The bar code should be located within the green light spots –...
Use the Battery power control panel to set the duration to switch state to Suspend mode when the system is using battery power. This will save battery power when the PDT is not in use. Figure 2.20: Schemes Tab MARS-1030F User Manual...
Suspending: The following conditions will suspend: • Press the <Power> key while the unit is on. • The “Switch state to Suspend” time expires, which indicates that there has been no use for a specified of time. • The battery pack is completely discharged. •...
Try warm reset before Cold Reset. All applications will be Closed and working RAM and all files will be cleared if you ini- tiate a Cold Reset. It’s better usually to back up your files to Flash ROM, Flash Card or PC. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Setting This chapter provides basic instruc- tions for customizing the PDT by adjusting settings.
There are three items inside Settings: “Control Panel”, “Network and Dial-up” and “Taskbar and Start”. 3.2 Control Panel To view the Control Panel and settings tapping Start > Settings > Con- trol Panel. Figure 3.1: Control Panel MARS-1030F User Manual...
3.2.1 Barcode Setting CAUTION: Please do not enter any Barcode Applications before completing barcode configuration. There are three tabs for scanner configuration set- ting: “Basic”, “Code Configure” and “Code ID”. In addition, there is a “Barcode Setup” for the “Code Configure” tab. Chapter 3...
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Table 3.1: Basic Explanation Field Name Function Explanation Select the number of beep tones after a suc- cessful scan. After scanning the barcode, do None not beep. Beep After Scan OK After scanning the barcode, One Time beep once. After scanning the barcode, Two Times beep twice.
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Universal product code seen on almost UPC-A all retail products in the USA and Can- ada. EAN-13: European Article Numbering international retail product code. EAN-13 / ISBN ISBN: Special use of the EAN-13 symbol to used internationally to mark books. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Barcode Symbology Explanation Compressed version of EAN code for EAN-8 / JAN-8 use on small products. UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, and EAN-8 may all include an additional barcode to the right of the main barcode. This sec- UPC-EAN Add-ON 2/5 ond barcode, which is usually not as tall as the primary barcode, is used to encode additional information for news- papers, books, and other periodicals.
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Barcode Symbology Explanation GTIN Global Trade Identification Number Korea Code 3 of 5 Reduced Space Symbology MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.1.3 “Code ID” Tab Figure 3.4: Code ID Tab Table 3.3: Code ID Explanation The code ID is added to the prefix of the barcode to let users identify which kind of barcode is being scanned. Enable this functionality. Enable Code ID Select one default value: Set 1 ~ Set 5.
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Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Interleaved 2 of 5 Plessey / MSI Code 11 Codabar / NW 7 Matrix 2 of 5 Code 39 / Code 32 Code 93 Code 128 Code 4 Korea Code 3 of 5 UCC128 / EAN128 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.1.4 Barcode Setup First select the barcode type then select a barcode setting. Press the “Default” button to reset all settings of this barcode to default values. Press the “Apply” button to apply these changes. Please see “Symbologies List” on page 62 for more detailed informa- tion on each barcode.
Ignore 1st digit Do not transmit 1st digit of the barcode. Format Transmit 1st digit Transmit 1st digit of the barcode. This controls whether or not to send the Send Check Digit check digit of the barcode. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.2 UPC-A If you set UPC-A, then those settings will be automatically applied to EAN-13 too. Figure 3.7: UPC-A Table 3.6: UPC-A Explanation Item Explanation Do not transmit the 1st digit of the Ignore 1st & 2nd digits barcode. Transmit 1st digit Transmit the 1st digit of the barcode.
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Transmit the 1st and 2nd digits of Transmit 1st & 2nd digits the barcode. This controls whether or not to send Send Check Digit the check digit of the barcode. This controls whether or not to use Enable ISBN Code the ISBN Code. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.4 EAN-8/JAN-8 Figure 3.9: EAN-8/JAN-8 Table 3.8: EAN-8/JAN-8 Explanation Item Explanation Ignore 1st digit Do not transmit 1st digit by barcode. Format Transmit 1st digit Transmit 1st digit by barcode. Whether send check digit by barcode. Send Check Digit When this option is selected the scanner will convert UPC-E to UPC-A by Convert to EAN-13 transmitting five zeroes …...
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The UPC-EAN Add-ON 2/5 code cannot be used alone. It must operate with UPC-E, UPC-A, EAN-13/ISBN or EAN-8/JAN-8. Figure 3.10: UPC-EAN Add on 2/5 UPC-EAN Add-On 2/5 Explanation Item Explanation Only reads the codes that have Only read the code with Addon addenda. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.6 Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Figure 3.11: Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Table 3.9: Industrial 2 of 5 / IATA Explanation Item Explanation This controls whether or not to send the check digits of the bar- Send Check Digit code.
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Max Length can be from 4 to 48 (Default: 4 / 48) Length Length 1 can be from 4 to 48 Length 2 can be from 4 to 48 Fixed Length 3 can be from 4 to 48 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.8 Plessey / MSI Figure 3.13: Plessey / MSI Table 3.11: Plessey / MSI Explanation Item Explanation Mode 10 Format Mode 10-10 Checksum mode for this barcode. Mode 11-10 This controls whether or not to send the Send Check Digit check digit of the barcode.
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Figure 3.14: Code 11 Table 3.12: Code 11 Explanation Item Explanation This controls whether or not to send the check Send Check Digit digit of the barcode. 1 Digit 1 digit checksum. 2 Digits 2 digits checksum. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.10 Codabar / NW7 Figure 3.15: Codabar / NW7 Table 3.13: Codabar / NW7 Explanation Item Explanation This controls whether or not to send start Start / Stop Digit and stop digits. ABCD abcd Start / Stop transmit type TN*E tn*e This controls whether or not to verify the Checksum...
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Max Length can be from 4 to (Default: 4 / 48) Length Length 1 can be from 4 to 48 Length 2 can be from 4 to 48 Fixed Length 3 can be from 4 to 48 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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B Type -- Alphanumeric Barcodes 3.2.2.12 Code39 / Code32 Figure 3.17: Code39 / Code32 Table 3.15: Code39 / Code32 Explanation Item Explanation Code39 Standard Enable Code 39 Standard characters Format Code39 Full ASCII Enable Code 39 Full ASCII character Code32 Enable Code 32 This controls whether or not to transmit Start / Stop Digit...
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3.2.2.13 Code93 Code93 has no configuration. Figure 3.18: Code93 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Max Length can be from 4 to 48 (Default: 4 / 48) Length Length 1 can be from 4 to 48 Length 2 can be from 4 to 48 Fixed Length 3 can be from 4 to 48 MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.16 Code4 Code4 has no configuration. Figure 3.21: Code4 Chapter 3...
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3.2.2.17 GTIN GTIN has no configuration. Figure 3.22: GTIN MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.2.18 Korea Code 3 of 5 Korea Code 3 of 5 has no configuration. Figure 3.23: Korea Code 3 of 5 Chapter 3...
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3.2.2.19 RSS Figure 3.24: RSS RSS Explanation Item Explanation The scanner will convert RSS to Convert to UCC128 UCC128. This controls whether or not to verify Checksum Verify the checksum of the barcode. MARS-1030F User Manual...
3.2.3 Bluetooth Device Properties Table 3.17: Bluetooth Device Properties Icon Item and function • “Scan Device” Tab (See “Bluetooth Manager Windows” on page 82 * Tap the Scan Device button to initiate a scan for Bluetooth hardware. The Bluetooth manager lists the Bluetooth devices that it finds, see “Bluetooth Manager Windows”...
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Figure 3.25: Bluetooth Manager Figure 3.26: Bluetooth Manager Windows Windows Figure 3.27: Bluetooth Error Figure 3.28: Bluetooth Manager Windows Windows MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Figure 3.29: Bluetooth Enter PIN Figure 3.30: Bluetooth Manager Windows Windows If the device to which the mobile computer is bonding Note: does not appear in the list, ensure it is turned on, in discovery mode, and within range (30 feet / 10 meters) of the mobile computer.
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Bonded device icon Bonded Bluetooth device Mobile device icon Device is a mobile device Phone icon Device is a phone. Printer icon Device is a printer Network icon Device is a network. Linked icon Device is linked. MARS-1030F User Manual...
3.2.4 Certificates Certificates are used by some applications for establishing trust and for secure communications. Certificates are signed and issued by certificate authorities and are valid for a prescribed period of time. Windows CE manages multiple certificate stores. Table 3.19: Certificates Icon Item and function •...
3.2.5 Control Center The Control Center includes four applications, described below. Figure 3.36: Control Center 3.2.5.1 Information Table 3.20: Information Icon Item and function • “Information” Tab: * Provide Software version, MAC address, Bluetooth ID, Serial No. and Configuration No. Chapter 3...
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The table must be disabled when its item is not marked. backlight after The table has 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes and 5 minutes. Save battery life functionally of idleness. Dim backlight after 20 seconds of idleness. MARS-1030F User Manual...
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Figure 3.37: Brightness 3.2.5.3 Backup Restore Table 3.22: Backup Restore Icon Item and function 1. You can backup/restore the system to/from a flash disk or inserted memory card. (A. Disk on Chip, B. CF Card, C. SD Card) (Figure 3-38) 2.
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Figure 3.38: Backup Restore Figure 3.39: Backup & Restore Start Figure 3.40: Backup OK Figure 3.41: Restore OK MARS-1030F User Manual...
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3.2.5.4 Fn-key Settings Table 3.23: Fn-Key Icon Item and function Fn-Key Setting (Figure 3-42) Fn Key The application program default settings Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Inbox My Computer To assign your favorite application program to F1, F2, F3 and F4 hot keys: * Choose F1, F2, F3 or F4 from the pull-down list.
- If you need to use characters other than the ones listed here, use manual dialing. - Hyphens and spaces in dialing strings are ignored. - Some modems may not respond to the following characters, even though your device lets you add them to the dial string. MARS-1030F User Manual...
- View your color selection(s) in the Preview box. - To save the scheme, select “Save”. - In the “Save this color scheme as” box, enter a name for the scheme, and select “OK”. - Select “Apply”. Figure 3.48: Display properties Figure 3.49: Display properties MARS-1030F User Manual...
<Enter> key on the keypad. * To exit the Input Panel, press “OK” on the control bar, or press the <Enter> key on the keypad. Figure 3.53: Input Panel Figure 3.54: Input Panel Properties Properties MARS-1030F User Manual...
3.2.10 Internet Options Table 3.28: Internet Options Icon Icon and function • “General” Tab: (Figure 3-55) * Type in the URL of desired start page and the desired search engine. You can also change the Cache Size, clear the Cache and clear the History. •...
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Figure 3.55: Internet Settings Figure 3.56: Internet Settings Figure 3.57: Internet Settings Figure 3.58: Internet Settings MARS-1030F User Manual...
3.2.11 Keyboard Table 3.29: Keyboard Icon Icon and function • “Repeat” Tab: (Figure 3-59) * To change the amount of time between depressions before repetition starts, adjust the Repeat delay slider * To change the repeat rate, adjust the Repeat rate slider.
The connection you just created appears as an icon in the “Network and Dial-up Connections” folder. - Set up a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) account with an ISP and obtain the following information: > Access telephone number > User name > Password MARS-1030F User Manual...
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