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Pidion BM-170 Handheld Configuration Manual Overview This document includes configuration information related to features available with the purchase of the Pidion BM170 handheld and its expansion modules. This will also reference the BM170 User Manual. Two Model Variations: • Bluetooth/Wifi Only (Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic) •...
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To launch Route Manager, Select the Windows/Start button in the lower left corner: This will then open the Start “Screen” with a list of all the programs installed on the device: Scroll down to the bottom of this screen to find the Route Manager shortcut: Pidion BM170 Configuration...
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Follow the steps below to successfully configure your Pidion BM170 handheld for GPRS transfer. 1. Following the Pidion User Manual (Page 9), insert your SIM Card into the back of the device. Then RESET the device (Page 16). 2. Once the handheld boots back up, it should recognize a SIM card was inserted and ask if you would like to let the handheld choose the connection for the SIM card.
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Manual Configuration (Non Cingular/AT&T) Follow the steps below to manually configure your Pidion BM170 handheld for GPRS transfer. 1. On the handheld, Click the Start button (Windows Logo) in the lower left of screen. Navigate to Settings > Connections and tap on Connections.
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3. Select Cellular Line (GPRS) in the Select a Modem drop down and tap Next. NOTE: Enter a unique name for the connection, if desired. 4. Enter the Access point name field. This should be provided by your GPRS Plan provider. Pidion BM170 Configuration...
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6. Confirm it is ready by confirming WiFi is disabled, then launching Internet Explorer and opening a website (such as msn.com). GPS Logging The Pidion BM170 handheld also has the capability of capturing GPS Coordinates (by stop) or logging the drivers GPS coordinates throughout the day (for review later).
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Select the Hardware option on the top of the screen: These settings will need to be matched in the Handheld Class settings located in Route Manager: Pidion BM170 Configuration...
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