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In-situ RuggedReader Getting Started Manual

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Rugged Reader
Getting Started Guide
Contents
Welcome ........................................................................ 1
Device Hardware .......................................................... 2
Setting up your RuggedReader................................... 3
Working with your RuggedReader............................. 5
Connecting to your PC............................................... 13
Microsoft Pocket Outlook.......................................... 17
Companion Programs ............................................... 18
Caring for your RuggedReader ................................ 20
Hardware Specifi cations ............................................ 21
Safe Use of your RuggedReader ............................... 22
Troubleshooting RuggedReader ............................... 23
Regulatory Information............................................. 29
Declaration of Conformity ........................................ 29
Reference Materials ................................................... 31

Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing the RuggedReader
with Microsoft
®
The immersible and shock-resistant design of the RuggedReader
allows you to work in harsh outdoor environments. You can run your
Pocket PC applications in blazing heat, subzero cold, driving rain,
dusty job sites-anywhere you could never take a handheld before.
handheld computer
TM
2003 software for Pocket PCs.
TM
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ® Windows Mobile 2003 software for Pocket PCs. The immersible and shock-resistant design of the RuggedReader allows you to work in harsh outdoor environments. You can run your Pocket PC applications in blazing heat, subzero cold, driving rain, dusty job sites—anywhere you could never take a handheld before.

  • Page 2: Device Hardware

    (button 3) PowerBoot Module Navigation pad Assignable application buttons; see Settings. Top View- without Cap Bottom View CompactFlash card slots External Serial Power Note: Be sure to read the warranty and safety information in the manual prior to using your RuggedReader.

  • Page 3: Setting Up Your Ruggedreader

    Setting up your RuggedReader 1. Attach the PowerBoot The PowerBoot Module for your RuggedReader is shipped unattached. To attach the PowerBoot, turn the latches counter-clockwise until they are parallel to the stylus holder, with the arrows pointing towards the communication ports located at the bottom of the PowerBoot.

  • Page 4: Align The Touch Screen

    CompactFlash cards that use power conservatively. 4. Align the touch screen When the RuggedReader fi rst turns on (or after a hard reset), the touch screen will require calibration. Tap the screen to set it up. Using a stylus, tap the targets fi rmly and accurately at each location until the screen is aligned.

  • Page 5: Working With Your Ruggedreader

    Working with your RuggedReader Using the Stylus The touch screen on your RuggedReader works like a mouse on a PC. Use the stylus to navigate and select objects on the screen. Tap: Tap the screen with the stylus to select or open an item. Tapping is equivalent to clicking an item with the mouse on your PC.
  • Page 6 System in a fi le called backupimg. When the RuggedReader goes through a hard reset, it automatically checks for the presence of this fi le and gives you an opportunity to restore the most recent backup.
  • Page 7 Power Button Features The power button turns the RuggedReader on and off and can perform a number of additional useful tasks. Turn Backlight on/off Hold down the power button for about 1 second to manually toggle the backlight state. Note: Manually...

  • Page 8: The Today Screen

    (These icons appear at the top of every screen on your RuggedReader, and not only the Today screen.) When you turn on your RuggedReader for the fi rst time each day (or after four hours of inactivity), the Today screen displays. You can also view it by tapping and then Today.

  • Page 9: The Start Menu

    The Command Bar At the bottom of the screen is the command bar. You can use its menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs. Depending upon which program you are using, the buttons may vary from those depicted. Tap to select menu Tap to select button Tap to display the commands.
  • Page 10 Text Input Panels Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your RuggedReader. You can type using the standard Keyboard or the Recon Keyboard. You can write using Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber. The characters appear as typed text on the screen.
  • Page 11 When you tap in a text entry area, such as a text box or notes page, the currently selected input panel activates as shown in the example below. Tap a text box to edit the text using the current input panel. In this example, the keyboard is selected.
  • Page 12 * Beam/Infrared communications are not available. * Backup Battery is not available. Here are a few settings on the RuggedReader that are worth noting. Application Buttons Tap the Personal tab at the bottom. Tap on the Buttons icon. The four application buttons can be reassigned to your favorite programs.

  • Page 13: Connecting To Your Pc

    PC, then updates all locations with the most recent information. ActiveSync is already installed on your RuggedReader. Before connecting your RuggedReader to your PC, install ActiveSync on your PC from the Recon Pocket PC Companion CD. ®...
  • Page 14 We recommend using the default setting. Click Next. The “Get Connected” dialog box will automatically appear on the PC. Connect the RuggedReader to your PC using USB. Click Next. There are two types of ActiveSync connections. The table below summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.
  • Page 15 RuggedReader by tapping the ActiveSync connection icon in the lower right corner of the Today Screen before removing the cable from either the PC or the RuggedReader. Tap “Disconnect” and then remove the cable. For additional information on using ActiveSync, visit the Microsoft website and search for articles on ActiveSync.
  • Page 16 RuggedReader. Bluetooth is used for wireless communication over distances of up to 10 meters. Typical Bluetooth applications include sending fi les to a PC or another RuggedReader, or communicating with a printer or cell phone. • Wireless LAN -- Pocket PC-compatible Wireless LAN (or 802.11) CompactFlash cards can be used with RuggedReader.

  • Page 17: Microsoft Pocket Outlook

    Windows Mobile 2003 Pocket PC devices. Most third-party software is installed by running a setup program on the PC while the RuggedReader is connected with ActiveSync. If prompted by the installation wizard, perform a soft reset to complete the installation.

  • Page 18: Companion Programs

    5.0/95 or later on the PC are converted to Pocket Excel workbook (.pxl) or template (.pxt) fi les when they are synchronized or copied to the RuggedReader or when you open an e-mail message with an Excel fi le as an attachment.
  • Page 19 (continued) Pocket Word documents (.psw) and templates (.psw) when they’re synchronized or copied from the PC to your RuggedReader, or when you open an e-mail message with an attached Word fi le on your RuggedReader. Pocket Word documents are converted to Word documents when they’re synchronized or copied back to the PC.

  • Page 20: Caring For Your Ruggedreader

    Built-in storage is not affected by a hard reset. In the rare event that you experience a hard reset while changing the PowerBoot, you will easily be able to restore the state of your RuggedReader from this fresh backup. See RuggedReader Memory and Backup and Restore.

  • Page 21: Hardware Specifi Cations

    Use a credit card, if necessary, to squeegee the air from underneath the screen protector. Temperature Range Although the RuggedReader is designed to be rugged, do not leave it in direct sunlight or a parked vehicle in the sunlight for extended periods. Operating temperature -22°F to +140°F (-30C to +60C)

  • Page 22: Safe Use Of Your Ruggedreader

    Environmental Hazards The RuggedReader contains no mercury or cadmium. AC adapter safety • Use only AC adapters intended for the RuggedReader. Using any other external power source can damage your product and may void your warranty. • Make certain that the input voltage on the adapter matches the voltage in your location.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Ruggedreader

    Select “Paste Short cut” from the resulting pop-up menu. Problem: Pocket-Situ cannot be found anywhere on the RuggedReader. There is no shortcut on the Start Menu, and there is no Pocket-Situ folder in Built-in Storage. Solution: Pocket-Situ has been deleted from the RuggedReader or...
  • Page 24 COM1 as the port and tap Next. COM1 is the only val id com mu ni ca tion port on the RuggedReader. On the third screen, select 19200 as the baud rate. This rate is ide al for most ap pli ca tions. If you are us ing very long cables and fi...
  • Page 25 Problem: The RuggedReader locks up, is non-responsive, or otherwise does something unexpected. Solution: The operating system on the RuggedReader may need to be reset. Refer to page 7 above for information on a “Soft Reset” and a “Hard Reset.” A hard reset should be avoided if possible as it will erase any information in RAM, including the Start Menu shortcut to Pocket- Situ 4.
  • Page 26 Microsoft ActiveSync, a companion program to the Microsoft WindowsCE operating system. Microsoft ActiveSync was supplied on a CD in the original RuggedReader packaging. It may also be downloaded from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com. Problem: A connection cannot be established between the RuggedReader and PC through Microsoft ActiveSync.
  • Page 27 PC? Solution: All data fi les extracted from dataloggers using the RuggedReader are stored by default in the Pocket-Situ Data folder. All data fi les for Win-Situ on the PC will be stored in a parallel Win-Situ Data folder on that computer. To transfer data fi les between the two computers, fi...
  • Page 28 Data Folder section of the Navigation Tree on the left side of the screen (or the Flow Sense line of the Navigation Tree for LowFlow fi les). Win-Situ organizes these data fi les fi rst by in stru ment type, then by individual instrument serial number.

  • Page 29: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information U.S.A. 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 when the equipment is used in a commercial or residential environment.
  • Page 30 conforms to the following Product Specifi cations: Safety: EN 60950: 1992 +A1, A2, A3, A4, A11 EMC: EN 55022: 1994 +A1, A2:1997 EN 55022: 1998 +A1:2000 EN 61000-3-2, 1995+A1+A2:1998 EN 61000-3-2:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001 CFR 47, Part 15, Subpart B EN 55024:1998** EN 55024:1998+A1:2001** Supplementary Information:...

  • Page 31: Reference Materials

    Please refence the In-Situ website or contact your sales representative for more information. Copyright © 2003 by In-Situ Inc. In-Situ, the In-Situ logo, Win-Situ, Pocket-Situ, miniTROLL, TROLL, Quick-Connect, ComIT, and Rugged Reader are trademarks or registered trademarks of In-Situ Inc.

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