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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device was tested for handheld operations with the device contacted directly to the human body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting.
This section provides information on how to use the accessories. Chapter 4 Installing The Optional Modules: This section provides steps to install and test the optional modules. Appendix: The appendix covers troubleshooting, information on having the OT-200 serviced and technical specifications.
Safety information Before installing and using the OT-200, take note of the following precautions: SAR compliance for body-worn operations requires at least 2 cm of separation between the device and the user’s body Request service for damaged products: Turn off the product, unplug it from the electrical outlet, and request service from a service partner under the following conditions: •...
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Battery Handling Precaution • Do not attempt to disassemble or reconstruct the packs. The battery has integrated protection circuits and safety functions to avoid danger. If battery is damaged, it may rupture, generate heat, or cause smoke and flame. • Do not short circuit battery. Neither short connect the positive terminal and negative terminal with metals, nor carry or store the battery with metal objects.
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• Do not use an abnormal battery. If battery has a bad smell, changes color, deforms, or causes something wrong during usage, remove it from equipment or charger, and do not use. If an abnormal battery is used, it may cause battery to rupture, generate heat, or cause smoke and flame. Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly.
Setting Bluetooth connection ...............36 Setting GPRS connection (optional) ............39 Setting the screen orientation ..............42 Lock OT-200....................43 Unlock OT-200 .....................44 Using Settings Manager ................45 Synchronization....................51 Copy or move files between the computer and OT-200 .......53 Install and remove programs................54 Upgrading Operation System ...............55...
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Testing the Barcode Scanner module ............70 APPENDIX .................. 73 Troubleshooting ...................73 Tips for Troubleshooting ................73 General Problems ..................73 Having the OT-200 Serviced ...............74 Guidelines for care and maintenance ............74 Using the device ..................74 Cleaning the device .................74 Transporting and storing the device............74 Specifications ....................75...
CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED This chapter describes the procedures from unpacking the OT-200, to powering it on. The following topics are described. • Unpacking the OT-200 on page 1 • Checking the package contents on page 2 • Identifying components on page 4 •...
Checking the package contents After you unpack the device check that the following items are included. Stylus High quality stylus OT-200 2 screws Battery Hand strap Plastic hinge Stylus cord AC adaptor mini-USB to USB cable C H A P T E R 1 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
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CD-ROM with user Quick start guide manual pdf file and Optional Leather pouch cord Leather pouch Cradle Shoulder strap If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Identifying components This section describes the parts and connectors on the OT-200. Front panel components Figure 1.2 Front view Component Description Power indicator (Green: charging full, Red: charging) Bluetooth indicator (Blue: Bluetooth is enabled) WiFi indicator (Green: WiFi is enabled) 4.3-inch touch screen...
Top and bottom panel components Figure 1.3 Top and bottom view Component Description Top hand strap eyelet 2.5mm microphone jack Mini-USB port Cradle connector DC power jack 3.5mm headphone jack...
Left and right side components Figure 1.4 Left and right side view Connector Description Reset button Leather pouch strap eyelet Power button Stylus dock C H A P T E R 1 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
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Back panel components Figure 1.5 Back view Connector Description Top hand strap eyelet Speaker Battery cover Bottom hand strap eyelet...
Charging Cradle This section introduces the charging cradle for the OT-200. The charging cradle is used to charge the OT-200. A second slot is also available for charging a spare battery. Top and front view of the cradle Figure 1.6 Top view of the cradle Figure 1.7 Front view of the cradle...
Setup the OT-200 Refer to the following to setup the OT-200. 1. Remove the battery cover. Slide the cover downwards to open. Lift up to remove the battery cover.
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2. Install the battery. Align the battery connectors on the battery with the pins in the battery compartment and insert the battery. 3. Replace the battery cover. Slide the battery cover back until it locks. 4. Install the screw if required.
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Open the power jack cover. Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an electrical outlet, then connect the DC plug of the adaptor cable to the OT-200. It takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge the battery for the first time. Subsequent charges might take longer.
Using the cradle The charging cradle allows a more convenient way to charge OT-200. You can charge a spare battery (optional) individually or simultaneously as well. Charge the device in cradle 1. Plug the AC adaptor power cord into an electrical outlet, then connect the DC plug of the adaptor cable to the power jack at the back of cradle.
IMPORTANT Changing the battery Refer to the following to change the battery. 1. Press the Power button to turn off the OT-200. 2. Remove the plastic hinge or the bottom of the hand strap. Slide the plastic hinge or hand strap down and away from the battery cover.
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4. Remove the battery cover. Slide the cover down, then lift up to remove. 5. Remove the battery by pulling on the plastic flap. 6. Install the new battery. Align the battery connectors on the battery with the pins in the battery compartment and insert the battery.
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7. Replace the battery cover by sliding it until it locks. Breaking the battery cover hook can cause the device cannot detect the battery installation status. Please follow the step instructions and install the battery cover carefully to avoid device failure. IMPORTANT 8.
Using microSD cards Use microSD cards for: • Expanding the memory of the OT-200 • Adding functionality The OT-200 supports SDHC microSD cards. microSD cards must be purchased separately and are not included with the OT-200. NOTE Installing a microSD card Refer to the following to install a microSD card.
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4. Remove the battery cover. Slide the cover down, then lift up to remove. 5. Remove the battery by pulling on the plastic flap. 6. Slide the microSD slot clip horizontally to the open position.
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7. Flip the clip. 8. Insert the microSD card into the slot with the label facing out. 9. Flip the clip back down. 10. Slide the clip to lock it. C H A P T E R 1 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
(Start) 2. Tap File Explorer. 3. Tap Storage Card to see a list of files and folders. • If the OT-200 does not recognize your microSD card, make sure you have firmly inserted the microSD card into the slot. • Windows Mobile does not support...
Using SIM cards Use SIM cards for: • Providing telephone accounts of the OT-200 SIM cards must be purchased separately from telecoms and are not included with the OT-200. NOTE Installing a SIM card Refer to the following to install a SIM card.
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4. Remove the battery cover. Slide the cover down, then lift up to remove. 5. Remove the battery by pulling on the plastic flap. 6. Slide the SIM slot clip horizontally to the open position.
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7. Flip the clip. 8. Insert the SIM card into the slot with the label facing out. 9. Flip the clip back down. 10. Slide the clip to lock it. C H A P T E R 1 G E T T I N G S T A R T E D...
CHAPTER 2 USING THE DEVICE This chapter describes how to use OT-200 features. The following topics are described. • Entering text on page 23 • Shortcut menus on page 23 • Performing a reset on page 24 • Opening and closing programs on page 24 •...
Performing a reset A reset stops all running applications, but does not erase any programs, saved data, or registry information. Be sure to close all running applications before performing a reset. NOTE To perform a reset: 1. Locate the recessed Reset button on the device. 2.
Status icons Status indicator icons are displayed at the top of the OT-200. The following table lists the icons and their meanings. Icon This indicates… A Bluetooth stereo headset is detected Synchronization is in progress WiFi is on but you aren’t connected and no networks are detected Other wireless networks are detected You’re connected to a wireless network...
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Your battery has a very low charge Your battery is charging Alarm is ringing Your device has maximum signal strength Activesync is connected Your device has no signal You’re connecting to a GPRS network You’re connecting to an EDGE network C H A P T E R 2 L E A R N I N G T H E B A S I C S...
Adjusting the volume 1. Tap the status bar. 2. Tap the Speaker icon. 3. Move the system/ phone volume slider on the screen to the required volume level. Also you can switch to On/ Vibrate or Off. 4. Tap the OK button.
Changing the device name The device name is used to identify the OT-200 in the following situations: • Connecting with a computer • Connecting to a network Refer to the following to change the device name. 1. Tap Start→ Settings → System →...
Entering owner information Enter your personal information, such as your name and address, so that the OT-200 can be returned to you if it is lost. Refer to the following to enter the information. 1. Tap Start → Settings → Personal →...
Recalibrating the screen If your stylus seems to be out of sync with the screen, then recalibrate the screen using your stylus. 1. Tap Start → Settings → System → Screen. 2. On the General tab, tap the Align Screen button. 3.
Setting the date and time Refer to the following to set date and time. 1. Tap the status bar. 2. Tap the Clock icon. 3. Change the date or time and select the correct time zone. 4. Tap the OK button.
Turning WiFi, Bluetooth, GPRS on or off Refer to the following to turn WiFi, Bluetooth, GPRS on or off. 1. Tap the status bar. 2. Tap icon. 3. Tap Wireless Manager. 4. Use the Wireless Manager control panel to turn on/ off Bluetooth or GPRS.
Setting WiFi connection With wireless access, you can connect the device to the Internet. The OT-200 can connect to an IEEE 802.11b/g device or connect directly to other WiFi-enabled devices. To setup WiFi connection. 1. Tap Start → Settings →...
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3. In the Connects to list, select Internet or Work. • If the network is hidden, select the This is a hidden network check box. • If you are connecting to an- other device, select the This is a device-to-device (ad-hoc) con- nection check box.
Setting Bluetooth connection With Bluetooth, you can connect to your bluetooth devices. 1. Tap Start → Settings → Bluetooth. 2. On the Devices tab tap Add new device... 3. System will search for Bluetooth devices. C H A P T E R 2 L E A R N I N G T H E B A S I C S...
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4. Select a device to connect with and tap Next. 5. Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection with your bluetooth device and tap next. If a passcode is not required, left the box empty and tap next. 6. Your bluetooth device will be connected.
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8. After pairing with a device, to set up a COM port tap New Outgoing Port on COM Ports tab. For other options, tap and hold an existing port. C H A P T E R 2 L E A R N I N G T H E B A S I C S...
Setting GPRS connection (optional) With GPRS, you can connect the device to the Internet. 1. Tap Start → Settings → Connections → Connections. 2. Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
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3. Tap the Enter a name for the connection box, and then enter a name for the connection. 4. Tap the Select a modem box, select Cellular Line (GPRS), and then tap Next. 5. Enter a name for access point , and then tap Next.
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6. Tap the User name box, and then enter your user name. 7. Tap the Password box, and then enter your password. 8. If your ISP or network administrator provided a domain, tap the Domain box, and then enter the domain. 9.
Setting the screen orientation Refer to the following to set the screen orientation. 1. Tap Start → Settings → System → Screen. 2. On the General tab select Portrait or Landscape. Portrait Landscape C H A P T E R 2 L E A R N I N G T H E B A S I C S...
Lock OT-200 Lock OT-200 with a personal identification number (PIN) or password to help keep sensitive information private. To change the password, you must first enter the existing password. NOTE To create or change the password 1. Tap Start → Settings → Lock 2.
Unlock OT-200 You use the personal identification number (PIN) that you created to unlock OT-200. To unlock your device 1. Drag the lock slider to either edge of the screen. 2. If you use a password, enter the password, and then click the icon for where you want to go: •...
Using Settings Manager Settings Manager controls settings for WiFi during device boot up, wireless SSID lock and device Lock Screen. To enter Settings Manager 1. Tap Start → Settings → System → Settings Manager. 2. The Settings Manager will appear.
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Modules tab Item Description Check the box to enable MSR/ BCR key wedge mode. Key wedge mode is a software interface lets you to convert MSR/ BCR input data to keystrokes. These button are used to enter the moulde test utilities. You can use these utilities to test the installed modules.
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Description Screen rotation can be changed by select the different options (0, 90, 180, 270, Auto). Once Auto Rotation is enabled, the screen will rotate automatically when OT-200 is turned sideways. Check this box to enable Lock Screen utility when device backlight turns off.
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WiFi Lock SSID tab Item Description It will display SSID when the wireless network is connected. You can use this item to search and add SSID. SSID Lock allows device to only connect to a defined SSID network. This feature saves time as device no longer searches for available networks, and also saves battery power.
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Com Setting tab Item Description Select the power behavior of suspend and wake up for COM4. Select the power behavior of suspend and wake up for COM6.
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Com Setting tab Item Description Version information Serial number information C H A P T E R 2 L E A R N I N G T H E B A S I C S...
Synchronization By synchronizing OT-200 with your computer, you have access to the same information—your Microsoft Office Outlook e-mail messages and calendar, your media files, your work documents, and more—on OT-200 or your computer. It’s a good idea to synchronize regularly.
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Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC). You can also visit http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile to download WMDC. 2. Connect the OT-200 to the computer by using the Mini-USB to USB cable. 3. Sync your e-mail, contacts, and calendar appointments (if you use the calendar in your e-mail account).
2. Click File Management to open the Mobile Device folder for OT-200. 3. In the Mobile Device folder, navigate and select the file that you want to copy on OT-200 or computer. 4. Right-click the file that you want to copy or move, then click Copy or Cut.
2. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard provided with the program you want to install. 3. Check the screen on the OT-200 to see if any further steps are necessary to complete the program installation. To remove programs from the OT-200: 1.
1. Fully charge the battery 2. Copy new OS files to the root directory of your Micro SD card. 3. Power off OT-200. 4. Open the battery compartment cover and remove the battery. 5. Insert the Micro SD card into OT-200.
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8. When you see the message “Download success, pls reboot the device”, please remove the battery and insert battery again. 9. Press the power button, OT-200 will start another update process. When you see message “Please remove you device battery and reset the device”, please remove...
CHAPTER 3 USING THE ACCESSORIES This chapter describes how to use the device accessories. • Attaching the stylus cord on page 57 • Attaching the hand strap on page 58 • Using the leather pouch on page 59 • Attaching the leather pouch cord on page 60 •...
Attaching the hand strap Refer to the following to attach the hand strap. 1. Insert the bottom of the hand strap into the slot at the bottom of the battery cover, until it clicks into place. 2. Thread the end of the hand strap through the top hand strap eyelet on the device then fold...
A belt clip located on the back of the leather pouch allows you to wear the OT-200 on your side. In addition, a shoulder strap can be attached to the two integrated rings on the back side.
Attaching the leather pouch cord A leather pouch cord is provided to attach device to the leather pouch. 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Thread the small loop of the cord through the bottom corner strap eyelet on the device. Pull the other end of the cord through the small loop until the cord is firmly secured.
Refer to the following to install the MSR module. 1. Remove the two screws on the top cover. 2. Remove the top cover. 3. Connect the MSR module to Slot A slot A of the OT-200 as shown. 4. Fix the MSR module with two screws as shown.
Testing the MSR module Refer to the following to check if the module working properly. 1. Tap Start → Settings → System → Settings Manager. 2. Tap Test MSR. C H A P T E R 3 U S I N G T H E A C C E S S O R I E S...
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3. Tap Default. 4. Tap Apply. 5. Tap Test. 6. Swipe a magnetic stripe card. 7. Check if the data appear in the text box.
2. Remove the top cover. 3. Connect the RFID reader/ Slot B writer module to slot B of the OT-200 as shown. 4. Fix the RFID reader/writer module with two screws as shown. C H A P T E R 3 U S I N G T H E A C C E S S O R I E S...
Testing the RFID reader/writer module Refer to the following to check if the module working properly. 1. Tap Start → Settings → System → Settings Manager. 2. Tap Test RFID.
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3. Place a RFID card on the module. 4. Tap Open on COM4 selection. 5. Tap SID or Read. 6. Check if the data appear in the text bar. C H A P T E R 3 U S I N G T H E A C C E S S O R I E S...
1. Remove the two screws on the top cover. 2. Remove the top cover. 3. Connect the Barcode Scanner Slot B module to slot B of the OT-200 as shown. 4. Fix the Barcode Scanner module with two screws as shown.
Testing the Barcode Scanner module Refer to the following to check if the module working properly. 1. Tap Start → Settings → System → Settings Manager. 2. Tap Test Scanner. C H A P T E R 3 U S I N G T H E A C C E S S O R I E S...
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3. Tap Default. 4. Tap Apply. 5. Tap Test. 6. Press the scan button on the Barcode Scanner module and scan a barcode. 7. Check if the data appear in the text box.
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C H A P T E R 3 U S I N G T H E A C C E S S O R I E S...
APPENDIX This appendix describes locating and solving problems that you may encounter while using the OT-200. Troubleshooting Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions.
If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the device serviced. Pack the device in the original box. (See “Unpacking the OT-200” on page 1.) Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem. The information may be useful to the service personnel. Return the device to the place you purchased it.
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