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XP30 User Guide
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June, 2008

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  • Page 1 XP30 User Guide Version 4 June, 2008...
  • Page 2 XP30 User Manual Janam Technologies LLC...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting tips Chapter 3: Bar Code Scanning Demonstration and setup Enable the ScanWedge feature Unlock 2D scanning Chapter 4: Set Up Your Janam XP30 Locate front panel controls Locate back panel components Tap versus click Calibrate the screen Use the multi-language feature...
  • Page 4 Use the memo pad Chapter 8: Use the Attention Manager Insistent alarms Subtle alarms Chapter 9: Use an Expansion Card Display contents of Janam XP30 Launch an application Display Janam XP30 application information Copy an application to your handheld or desktop Beam applications...
  • Page 5 RF, regulatory and safety approvals Pacemakers, hearing aids and other electrically powered devices Care and cleaning of terminals For European Community users Waste electrical and electronic equipment information Battery warning Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 13-1 13-1 13-2 13-3 14-1 14-1...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Janam designed the XP30 Series to execute mission-critical data collection tasks in the enterprise. Every element of the product’s form and function has a purpose. For example, the XP30 Series’ custom, bright- white, monochrome display was created because it offers the same 160x160 screen resolution as legacy Palm OS products, thereby facilitating application migration across hardware platforms.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    XP30 User Manual Specifications Janam Technologies LLC...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Get Started

    • Video resolution 640x480 and 256 colors (800x600 recommended) • One available USB port for syncronizing the XP30 using either a Janam cradle or Janam USB syncing/charging cable or serial syncing/charging cable. Update your desktop software 1. The Janam Palm Desktop can be found at http://www.janam.com/dowloads-links-palm.php. To get there: a.

  • Page 9: Hardware Overview

    12. Programmable 13. Function 14. Backspace 15. Alpha/Numeric Shift 16. Space 17. Shift Barcode Scan Window Power On/Off Syncing/Charging Connector Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual Battery Door Battery Screw Reset Button Buzzer IrDA Window Stylus Stylus Slot Hand Strap connector...

  • Page 10: Attach The Hand Strap

    To charge the battery: Important Note: The main battery charges the backup battery in the XP30. Once the main battery is fully charged, do not remove it from the unit for 24 hours. If removed during this period, the device cannot maintain any user data if the battery is removed.

  • Page 11: Reset The Xp30

    This is a normal function of the battery door removal detection switch; the reset will hold. Simply secure the battery door and the XP30 device will resume activity at the last screen. While there is no technical reason to rush to secure the battery door, you may avoid the power-down activity by quickly securing the battery door.
  • Page 12 ***CAUTION*** Make certain that you use the correct “bin file” for your device. If you use the BIN file for an XP20 on an XP30, or vice-versa, the unit will fail to boot-up. If you have any questions about this, please contact inquiries@janam.com.
  • Page 13 • Disconnect the sync cable from the device and perform a soft reset. With the cable already plugged into the host computer, reconnect the XP30. • Perform reset first. Same as previous resolution. Hard reset the device, and restart the ROM update process.

  • Page 14: Demonstration And Setup

    9. Tap OK to return to the main demonstration screen. 10. Point the scanner at a barcode, and press any of the three barcode scan buttons on the XP30 (left/right trigger or center scan button). The results will display after you achieve a successful scan.

  • Page 15: Unlock 2D Scanning

    Janam Barcode Test program. Unlock 2D scanning All of Janam’s mobile computers can be upgraded in the field to read both 1D and 2D barcodes with a simple firmware upgrade (Part Number 2D-XP-1). With each upgrade, a key code is provided that unlocks 2D scanning capability on the device.

  • Page 16: Chapter 4: Set Up Your Janam Xp30

    Use the backlight to illuminate the screen in low-light conditions. Hold down the power button for about two seconds to turn the backlight on and off. • Janam XP30 screen. Displays the applications and data stored in your handheld computer. It is touch- sensitive and responds to the stylus. Locate back panel components •...

  • Page 17: Use The Multi-Language Feature

    NOTE: You will see similar information when you select digitizer in the preferences menu, or launch the welcome application. After your handheld computer is reset, the country you have chosen will appear in set date and time screen. Press next to continue. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 18: Open Applications

    Tap the icon of the application you want to open. If you have many applications installed on your Janam XP30 handheld computer, tap the scroll bar to see all the available applications. TIP: You can find an application quickly by writing the Graffiti 2 character for the first letter of its name.

  • Page 19: Use Menus And Menu Commands

    Tap the tips icon (the lowercase I in the upper right corner of the dialog). Tap done after reading the tip. Enter data You can enter data into your Janam XP30 in five ways: • Using the onscreen keyboard •...

  • Page 20: Set The Date, Time And Time Zone

    When selecting a country and time, date and number formats, keep the following in mind: • When you select a country, the time, date, and number formats are adjusted, as well as the week’s starting day. • The time setting defines the format for the time of day. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 21: Set The Auto-Off Delay Time

    Tap the alarm LED pick list and select on or off. When you enable the alarm vibrate and alarm LED settings, your handheld computer will vibrate and the LED blinks to notify you of alarms. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 22: Turn Beam Receive On And Off

    Beaming is discussed in chapter 11. Palm Desktop software Palm Desktop includes the same main applications as your Janam XP30 handheld computer: address book, date book, to do list, memo pad and desktop e-mail connectivity. You can use the HotSync feature of this software to back up and exchange data between your handheld computer and your computer.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Enter Data

    Enter Data You can enter data into your Janam XP30 handheld computer by using the onscreen keyboard, writing with the stylus in the text input area, using an external keyboard or by importing data from another application. Use the onscreen keyboard You can open the onscreen keyboard when you need to enter text or numbers.

  • Page 24: Learn To Write Graffiti 2 Characters

    Start your stroke at the heavy dot, and draw the stroke shape as it appears in the tables. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape. The letter displays at the insertion point onscreen. Lift the stylus from the screen to begin the next stroke. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 25: The Graffiti 2 Alphabet

    TIP: To write uppercase accented characters, write the letter across the division mark, just as you would do with an ordinary letter. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual Graffiti 2 tips For greater accuracy, draw letters with large strokes; strokes that nearly fill the text input area is easily interpreted.

  • Page 26: Use The Graffiti 2 Tuner

    7. Tap done. Use Graffiti 2 gestures Gestures are editing commands, such as cut, paste and undo. The ShortCut command is explained further in the next section. To use gestures, draw the strokes on the right. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 27: Use Graffiti 2 Shortcuts

    You can create ShortCuts with up to 45 characters using the ShortCut preferences. All ShortCuts you create are available in any of your handheld computer applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform a HotSync operation. Your XP30 includes the following predefined Graffiti 2 ShortCuts for common entries: ds—Date stamp ts—Time stamp dts—Date/time stamp...

  • Page 28: Use Your Computer Keyboard

    (PIM) installed for use with your handheld computer. You can then perform a HotSync operation to synchronize the information on your computer with the information you entered on your handheld computer. All the main applications on your Janam XP30 are available in Palm Desktop and in most PIMs.

  • Page 29: Chapter 6: Manage Applications

    Manage Applications This chapter explains how to switch between applications on your Janam XP30, how to personalize application settings and how to categorize applications into related groups. Use the applications launcher The applications launcher (home button) displays all the available applications on your handheld computer by default.

  • Page 30: Set Preferences For Applications

    The default setting for each button is the HotSync setting, which means the cradle performs its normal HotSync functions. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC 2 Help application or one of your handheld computer controls using buttons Drag to top of screen XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 31: Install Add-On Applications

    TIP: You can also select the install tool dialog from the Palm Desktop program group or by double-clicking any file with a PRC file extension. 4. Select the user name that corresponds to your Janam XP30 in the user drop-down list. 5. Click add.

  • Page 32: Remove Palm Desktop Software

    To assign a password, enter the password again > OK. • To change your password, enter a new password > OK. • To delete your password, enter your current password > OK > delete. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...
  • Page 33 Deleting a forgotten password also deletes all entries and files marked as private. To delete a forgotten password: 1. Tap the security icon in applications launcher. 2. Tap forgotten password. 3. Tap yes to delete the forgotten password. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 34: Chapter 7: Work With Applications

    Work with Applications Your Janam XP30 includes the following basic applications: date book, address book, to do list, memo pad and calculator. Use the date book Press the date book button on your handheld computer to open the date book to today’s schedule to open the date book.
  • Page 35 • Current deletes a single occurrence of this event • Future deletes the current event and all future occurrences of this event • All deletes all past, current, and future occurrences of this event. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 36: Set The Alarm

    Tap the alarm sound pick list > option. • Tap remind me to define how many times the alarm sounds. • Tap play every to set how often the alarm sounds. 4. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual ®...

  • Page 37: Change The Date Book View

    • Tap any day or date that appears at the top of the week view to move directly to that day without selecting an event. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual Next week Bar indicates earlier event Dot indicates untimed event...

  • Page 38: Change The Date Book Display

    4. Select whether to display show timed events, show untimed events or show daily repeating events for month view. 5. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC Month view button XP30 User Manual Previous/ next month Dashed line indicates continuous event Dots below date...

  • Page 39: Use The Address Book

    TIP: To create an entry that always appears at the top of the address list, begin the last name or company field with a symbol, as in *If Found Call*. This entry can contain contact information in case you lose your handheld computer. Janam Technologies LLC Cursor at last name XP30 User Manual...
  • Page 40 Tap last, first name to sort alphabetically by an individual’s last name and then first name. • Tap company, last name to sort alphabetically by the company name and then an individual’s last name. 4. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC triangle XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 41: Use The To Do List

    TIP: You can add a name, address and phone number using the phone lookup option. 4. Tap anywhere onscreen to deselect to do list item. TIP: If no to do list item is currently selected, writing in the text input area automatically creates a new item. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...
  • Page 42 Tap priority, due date to sort items by priority first, and then due date. • Tap category, priority to sort items by category first, and then priority. 3. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC Tap here Tap to select priority XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 43: Use The Calculator

    The MC button clears any value that is stored in the Calculator memory. To display recent calculations: 1. Tap the menu icon. 2. Tap options > recent calculations. 3. Tap OK when you have finished reviewing the calculations. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 7-10...

  • Page 44: Use The Memo Pad

    To review memos: 1. Tap the text of the memo in the memo list. 2. Review or edit the text in the memo. 3. Tap done. Janam Technologies LLC Tap New Tap a memo to review its contents XP30 User Manual 7-11...
  • Page 45 • Tap manual to sort new memos in the sequence in which you create them. • Tap alphabetical to sort new and existing memos in numerical and then alphabetical sequence. 4. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 7-12...

  • Page 46: Insistent Alarms

    Alarm sound: The alarm song or sound effect (for example, Bird or Concerto) • Remind me: How many times the alarm repeats before giving up • Play every: The pause between each time the alarm sounds Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 47: Subtle Alarms

    Blinking, three states: When a new subtle alarm is received, the star will alternate flashing solid, exploded, then off, until you view the new event. Tapping on the indicator opens the attention manager in list mode, even if there is only one item. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...

  • Page 48: Chapter 9: Use An Expansion Card

    Use an Expansion Card Janam XP30 lets you add a handheld computer expansion card to your device. You can insert and remove the card without a reset. Display contents of Janam XP30 When an expansion card is inserted, all applications listed in the card's launcher directory are automatically added to a new launcher category.

  • Page 49: Copy An Application To Your Handheld Or Desktop

    TIP: When you tap more, you access the card info application. Copy an application to your handheld or desktop To copy an application on your Janam XP30 to your handheld or desktop: Press the applications launcher menu on the front of your handheld Janam XP30.

  • Page 50: Use Card Info

    Use card info The card info application displays summary information for each known directory type found on the Janam XP30. To use card info: 1. Tap the card info icon on the applications menu. • The Janam XP30 information is displayed.

  • Page 51: Chapter 10: Perform Common Tasks

    Paste inserts a selection from memory into an area you select. Paste produces no result if you have not used the cut or copy commands. • Select all selects all the text. Janam Technologies LLC ® 2 ShortCut. XP30 User Manual 10-1...
  • Page 52 1. Select the record you want to categorize. 2. Tap details. (From the address view screen, tap edit first.) 3. Tap the category pick list, select the desired category and then tap OK in the details dialog. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 10-2...
  • Page 53 To rename a category, tap category > rename > enter name > • To delete a category, tap it in the list to select it. Tap Delete. 3. Tap OK. Janam Technologies LLC Tap pick list Select a category Edit categories XP30 User Manual 10-3...
  • Page 54 TIP: Select text in an application before tapping find to automatically place the text in the find dialog. Find searches for the text in all records and all notes within all applications. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual Look Up option 10-4...
  • Page 55 To bring up the Command Bar, drag your pen diagonally across the text input area from lower left to upper right. 2. Tap hide records; then tap OK in the change security dialog in the current privacy pick list. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 10-5...

  • Page 56: Choose Fonts

    To delete a note: 1. Tap the note icon > delete > yes. Choose fonts You can change the font style in all basic applications. Small font Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual Note icon Large font Bold font 10-6...

  • Page 57: Get Information On An Application

    The about box displays the name and version number of the application. To display the about box: 1. Tap the menu icon from any location. 2. Tap about in the options menu. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual Tap here for bold font Tap here for large 10-7...

  • Page 58: Chapter 11: Beam Information

    NOTE: HotSync operations can also be done using the IR port. For best results, Janam XP30 handheld computers should be between 10 centimeters (approximately 4 inches) and 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) apart, and the path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles.

  • Page 59: Beam An Application

    Select all or system from the pick list in the upper right corner of the screen. Tap preferences. Tap general from the pick list in the upper right corner. Tap the beam receive pick list on the general preferences dialog. Tap on or off to select the option. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 11-2...

  • Page 60: Chapter 12: Exchange And Update Data Using Hotsync

    Create a user profile You can create a user profile to load data into a Janam XP30 without associating that data with a user name. This feature lets system administrators configure several specific information (such as a company phone list) before distributing them to their actual users. On Windows, you use the file link feature of the Palm Desktop to import information from external files later in this chapter.

  • Page 61: Select Hotsync Setup Options

    NOTE: If you’re not sure which option to use, keep the default setting, always available. Click the local tab to display the settings for the connection between your computer and the handheld computer cradle. Your Janam XP30 cannot share this port with an internal modem or other device. Set the speed if necessary.

  • Page 62: Customize Hotsync Application Settings

    If the icon is there, your computer is enabled for infrared communication. If it isn’t there, you need to install an infrared driver. After you install the infrared driver or determine that the infrared driver is already installed, check the ports used by your computer for infrared communication. Janam Technologies LLC and Palm Desktop. XP30 User Manual 12-3...

  • Page 63: Conduct A Hotsync Operation Via Modem

    Both your company’s network system and its remote access server support TCP/IP. (Your system administrator has this information.) • You have a remote access account. (If you don’t have an account, consult your system administrator.) Janam Technologies LLC handheld computer , but you should follow your modem XP30 User Manual 12-4...

  • Page 64: Conduct A Hotsync Operation Via A Wireless Local Area Network (Wlan)

    2. Type Ipconfig > enter at the prompt. 3. Write down the IP address assigned. • NOTE: You can choose to perform a hard reset of your Janam XP30, but you will have to perform calibration and settings again before beginning HotSync. Janam Technologies LLC...

  • Page 65: Use File Link

    • First HOTSYNC only: XP will associate. Hotsync will start on PC. Choose name of XP30 or assign a new one. • Hotsync finishes. Use file link The file link feature lets you import address book and memo pad information into your handheld computer from a separate external file such as a company phone list.

  • Page 66: Chapter 13: Communicate With Bluetooth

    Communicate with Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology that replaces wires used to connect electronic devices. With your Janam XP30, you can wirelessly exchange information between Bluetooth-enabled cell phones, handheld devices or access points. Find the Bluetooth preferences panel To find the Bluetooth preferences panel: Tap the home/launcher icon.

  • Page 67: Set Bluetooth Preferences

    Tap the name box if you want to change your Bluetooth device name. The edit device name dialog box will appear. Enter the new name, and tap OK. • Address: This is the number that is assigned to your Bluetooth device. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual 13-2...

  • Page 68: Trusted Devices

    The Bluetooth discovery screen will display the devices that were discovered. 2. Select the device you want to pair with. 3. Tap OK on this entry and, your XP30 will show a connection in progress. Janam Technologies LLC XP30 User Manual...
  • Page 69 You will be prompted to enter a passkey once the connection has been made. 3. Enter the number 123 as your passkey, and click OK. 4. Enter the same passkey on the XP30 you are connecting to. 5. Check the box to add this device to the trusted device list, and click The device named “Bob Smith”...

  • Page 70: Chapter 14: Regulatory And Maintenance

    For further information, please contact: Janam Technologies; 100 Crossways Park West, Suite 105, Woodbury, NY 11797. Janam Technologies shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

  • Page 71: Xp Series Rf Terminals With 802.11B And/Or Bluetooth

    The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something about Interference.” This is available at local FCC regional offices. Janam is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connective cables and equipment other than those specified by our company.

  • Page 72: Rf, Regulatory And Safety Approvals

    The terminal can be cleaned with a damp cloth. For European Community users Janam Technologies complies with Directive 2002/69/EC of THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) information This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production.

  • Page 73: Battery Warning

    Battery Warning Use only Janam approved batteries such as the BA-XP-1 and recharge batteries using only Janam approved chargers. Use only easily accessible wall outlets that are easily reached with the length of the supplied power cables.

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