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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions carefully before using the product and save for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the product with a damp soft cloth.
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If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges prepaid.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Customer Service We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps:First, visit the website http://www.winmate.com.tw to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Packaging List This product is shipped with the items list below. Please make sure that all are in your package. Item Description Note Default Packing Accessories 1 piece of Rugged Handheld Users Manual. 1 piece of CD for System Driver Utility.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started...................7 Rugged Handheld Overview...............7 Inserting the SIM Card and Battery............9 Charging the battery ................10 Performing the Initial Startup ..............11 Chapter 2 Basic Operations ..................12 Navigating around the Screen..............12 Chapter 3 Using Windows CE 6.0 ................14...
Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter shows users the first step to use this rugged handheld including an overview of the whole device and an accessory installation guide. 1.1 Rugged Handheld Overview Front Components A. Light Sensor B. Touch Screen C.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld A. Function Keypad B. External C. Camera D. Wi-Fi/ Bluetooth E. Enter F. Home G. Phone (by project) H. Power For more operation instruction, please see Chapter 2 “Navigating the screen” Back Components A. Flash B.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld (Optional) With Barcode Reader A. Barcode Reader 1.2 Inserting the SIM Card and Battery Lift the latch handle of the battery cover and turn it to unlock position. Then, open the cover from the device.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld (Optional) Users who need to extend memory should install the SD card. With the SD card chip side facing up, insert the card fully into the upper slot. The first way to install the battery is to attach the upper side of the battery to battery connector and then lower the bottom side to fit into the compartment.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 1.4 Performing the Initial Startup When turning on your device for the very first time, you will be guided through a setup process. Make sure that your device is either connected to AC power or the battery has power.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Chapter 2 Basic Operations 2.1 Navigating around the Screen There are three ways for users navigating on the screen: Using Touch screen The device comes equipped with a stylus—a pointing tool that looks like a pen. The stylus is used to select objects on the touch screen It is convenient for users to take it from the back of the device.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Chapter 3 Using Windows CE 6.0 3.1 Start Menu When this device boots up, the default startup desktop (Windows Classic Shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. To access desktop icons: •...
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld My Device Choosing this icon displays the contents of your device. Recycle Bin This option temporarily stores items that were deleted, allowing you to either permanently delete or restore these items. Internet Explorer Choosing this icon launches Internet Explorer—a standard Windows Embedded CE version.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.2.1 Run Choosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open or launch.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.2.2 Setting The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu. Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.2.3 Documents 3.1.2.4 Favorites Favorites include the web links that users save for convenience.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.2.5 Programs Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options. The programs displayed will be those residents in the Windows\Programs folder of the computer. This sub-menu allows you to choose Command Prompt, Internet Explorer, Media Player, mGPSCmd, installed applications (e.g., Microsoft WordPad), Serial_Port_Test,...
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld for additional details about this option. Microsoft WordPad WordPad is a basic word processor used to create, edit, and print .rtf, .doc, and .txt files. Serial_Port_Test Serial_Port_Test is an access to using Barcode Reader and RFID in the device.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Battery The battery shaped icon displayed in the taskbar provides quick access to the charge state of the battery. Tapping on the icon once will show the percentage charge left in the battery. Light Sensor The light sensor will show the value of light sensor.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld ShungPin IM 3D (for MSPY3) CHT IM 3.1.4 Keypad 3.1.4.1 Function Key...
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Function Key is used to facilitate to apply more functions for users. After function key is pressed, some keys have different functions from number functions. For example, the specific keys can be used to adjust brightness and volume. When function key is activated, there is a mark shown in top right as below.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.4.6 Home Home key is a shortcut to show start screen. 3.1.4.7 Backlight- Backlight- can be activated after users press Fn key. Step: > Brightness has been decreased.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.4.8 Backlight+ Backlight+ can be activated after users press Fn key. Step: > Brightness has been increased. 3.1.4.9 Sounds- Sound- can be activated after users press Fn key. Step: >...
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.1.4.10 Sounds+ Sound- can be activated after users press Fn key. Step: > 3.1.4.11 Power To turn on and turn off the device 3.2 Device 3.2.1 Wi-Fi Function The Wi-Fi application is used to configure the 3.7” Handheld 802.11b/g radio for one or more wireless network profiles.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld users can press Wireless LAN key to start the same function. The Wi-Fi screen is displayed. Tap “Wireless Information” tab This tab displays existing networks to which you can connect, and it allows you to...
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld • Connect button: To force connection to a specific, existing network, highlight the network to which you want to connect, and tap on the Connect button and a “Wireless Network Properties” tap jumps. Wireless Network Properties •...
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld • Authentication: 802.11 support several subtypes of network authentication services: Open, Shared, WPA, and WPA-PSK. Under Open authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity of the sending station.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld depending on your network setup. Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select a Certificate. By selecting the Properties button, you will be able to select a Certificate. “Certificates” on page 88 provides a website that outlines how to create certificates for your network.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.1.2 Check IP Information/ Wireless Information 3.2.1.3 Advanced settings To display the Advanced Wireless Settings dialog box: • Tap on the Advanced button in the Wireless Information tab. This window lists the available preferred networks.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Rearranging Preferred Networks 3.7” Handheld attempts to connect with the networks listed in this dialog box in sequence, beginning at the top of the list. If you need to rearrange this list of networks—move networks up and down in the list: •...
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.1.5 IP Address setting To assign an IP address for your device: Tap on Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. Tap on the radio icon for which you want to assign an IP address—in the sample screen below, the icon is labeled TIWLNAPI1.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Tap on the radio button next to Specify an IP address to select it. • Type an IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address in the appropriate fields. Press [ENTER] to save your information.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.2.1 How to activate and inactivate Bluetooth Start> Settings> Control Panel> Bluetooth Device Properties The Bluetooth Manager screen displays. In this tab, users can discover and display Bluetooth devices. Discovering and Removing Devices Scan discovers Bluetooth devices in range of your device and lists them in this tab.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Any existing devices previously discovered and listed will also be displayed. Clear removes all Bluetooth devices listed except those with currently paired and connected services. 3.2.2.2 Trusted and Active Device Tap the selected item twice and a trusted window appears.
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Enter your customized PIN When the other device accepts the match invitation and enters the right PIN, the Bluetooth is activated. 3.2.3 GPS This applet allows you to define how the GPS module operates. You can determine when the GPS module is powered and operating, and choose from a set of GPS profiles built into the modem.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.3.1 How to activate and inactivate GPS Tap on Start>Programs>mGPSCmd...
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.3.2 GPS Setting Choose “COM3” for Com Port and “4800” for Baudrate Click “Open GPS” and GPS values will start to be read.
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld Click” Close GPS” to end up computing 3.2.3.3 Check GPS status...
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.4 3G Module 3.2.4.1 How to activate and inactivate 3G module Tap on Start> Settings> Control Panel> Network and Dial-up Connection Tap on Start> Settings> Network and Dial-Up Connections Select “Modem Connection” icon...
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User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.4.2 Make new connection...
User Manual Winmate 3.7" Rugged Handheld 3.2.5 RFID (Optional) Tap on Start> Programs> Serial_Port_Test Click “Open” tab to start calculating and the value will be in Receiver Zone. 3.2.6 Barcode Reader (Optional) Tap on Start> Programs> Serial_Port_Test Click “Barcode” tab to start calculating and the value will be in Receiver Zone.
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