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  • Page 1 owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ® and any use of such marks by Juniper Systems, Inc. is under license. Acrobat and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connector Module Audio Features Programs and Settings The Home Screen On-Screen Keyboard Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore the Mesa Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode Communicating with a Desktop Computer Getting Started Screen and Online Help Information for Software Developers Bluetooth Wireless Communication...
  • Page 4 Install the SIM Card Set up the Cell Modem Wireless Safety Maintenance of Your Modem Storage, Maintenance and Recycling Storing the Mesa and Battery Pack(s) Protecting the Touchscreen Cleaning the Mesa Recycling the Mesa and Batteries Warranty and Repair Information...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started The Anatomy of the Mesa Performing Initial Tasks...

  • Page 6: The Anatomy Of The Mesa

    Mesa Rugged Notepad The Mesa Rugged Notepad™ from Juniper Systems is designed for collecting data in rugged environments. Features include: Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3 ® ® „ Large daylight readable VGA display „ Large on-screen buttons for touch-friendly operation „...
  • Page 7 Mesa Back View: Battery Compartments, Card Slots 1 Camera lens (Geo model) 2 Battery door with quarter turn latches 3 Battery compartment #2 (battery pack installed) 4 Mobile Dock connections 5 Connector protector 6 SIM card slot 7 SD card slot...

  • Page 8: Performing Initial Tasks

    It is also available in the following languages: French, German, Spanish and Portuguese (Brazilian). Before you set up the Mesa, you can download the operating system and documentation in another language as follows: Insert the Documentation CD (if provided with the Mesa) „...
  • Page 9 Compare version numbers to see if you have current files. Apply a Screen Protector Before using the Mesa, apply a screen protector to the surface of the touchscreen to protect it and make it scratch-proof. Screen protectors are included with the Mesa. Refer to the installation instructions in the package for specific details.
  • Page 10 4. Never use sharp objects to adjust or remove the screen protector. Charge the Battery Pack(s) Install and charge the Li-Ion battery pack(s). The Mesa is designed to use 1 or 2 battery packs. Using two battery packs extends the operating time of the unit. Geo 3G models should always use two battery packs.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: The Mesa is not totally sealed against water and dust when battery doors are not installed and properly latched. 4. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the Mesa into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC power jack on the Mesa.
  • Page 12 Perform Set Up 1. The Mesa powers on and begins the startup process. A progress indicator is shown on the screen. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3. The Clock and Alarms control panel is shown. Adjust the time zone, date and time if necessary and tap OK.
  • Page 13 Adjust the Hand Strap A hand strap is included with the Mesa. It is attached to the left side of the Mesa along with a stylus, leaving your right hand free to operate the Mesa. Put your hand between the strap and the Mesa from the front and adjust the hand strap to fit securely against the back of your hand.
  • Page 14 Review the Manual Once you have attached a screen protector, charged the battery pack(s), and adjusted the hand strap the Mesa is ready to use. Review the rest of this manual to learn about the functionality of the Mesa. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Hardware Components

    Hardware Components Navigating Around Your Mesa Home Screen and Windows Start Menu Display and Touchscreen Keypad Features Power Management LED Activity Indicators SD Cards Connector Module Audio Features...

  • Page 16: Navigating Around Your Mesa

    ® enhances the Mesa’s ability to recognize touch gestures, making it easy to use a finger to navigate. The Mesa buttons can also be used. Navigation options vary depending on the screen you are on. Here is a partial list of options: Vertical and Horizontal Movement 1.

  • Page 17: Home Screen And Windows Start Menu

    Home screen button. The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the applications on the Mesa. You can get to it from any screen by pressing and holding the Home screen button or tapping the Windows soft key (tile) on the display.

  • Page 18: Display And Touchscreen

    Display and Touchscreen The Mesa has a bright color display and touchscreen with a diagonal viewing area of 5.7 inches (145 mm). It is easy to view outdoors and sealed against water and dust. Adjusting Display Settings To adjust the default display settings including the text size, alignment and orientation, go to the Screen control panel, Start >...
  • Page 19 Disabling and Enabling the Touchscreen You can disable the touchscreen. This is useful when you are running an application and you want to see the screen, but you want to avoid accidental touchscreen activation. The touchscreen can also be disabled for cleaning purposes. Methods to disable and enable the touchscreen: Press and hold the screen orientation button „...

  • Page 20: Keypad Features

    The display has a minimum brightness setting that it dims to when the Mesa is not in use. Power is conserved, yet the display is still partially visible. Adjust the dim time interval and setting as needed. To use the Mesa, tap on the display to bring the display backlight back up to the brightness setting.
  • Page 21 Buttons and their functions: Button Press and Release Press and Hold Camera (Geo models) or Task Manager Pictures and Videos (Std) Notes Record Audio Note (press and hold to record, press to stop) Screen Brightness Down <Repeat Key> Screen Brightness Up <Repeat Key>...
  • Page 22 2. Scroll to the bottom of the screen. Select the shortcut to Settings > Personal > Buttons. 3. A list of reassignable buttons is shown in 1. Select a button. Select the button you want to reassign. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 23 4. Select the down arrow button shown in 2. Assign a program. 5. A list of programs is shown. Select the program you want to reassign to the selected button. Tap OK. Ch 2 Hardware Components...

  • Page 24: Power Management

    We recommend that you keep the Mesa battery pack(s) charging when they are not in use for up to two weeks. When you plug the Mesa into the wall charger that comes with the Mesa or the optional Travel Charger, the batteries are prevented from being overcharged.
  • Page 25 Go to the Advanced set up screen to select how long the Mesa should stay on when it is not in use. As mentioned under “Adjusting the Backlight,” dimming the display backlight saves battery power. Radios can also use a lot of power. You can conserve power by disabling them when not in use from the Home screen or Start >...

  • Page 26: Led Activity Indicators

    1 (for SD and SDHC memory cards only). To insert or remove a card follow these steps: 1. Suspend or power off the Mesa if the only power source is from a battery pack in battery compartment 1. 2. Loosen the screws to battery compartment 1 and remove the door.

  • Page 27: Connector Module

    5. Replace the battery pack and attach the battery door. 6. Resume the Mesa if it was suspended in step 1. Connector Module The Mesa has the following jacks and connectors: Power input jack, 12 VDC for power input and battery „...

  • Page 28: Audio Features

    Audio Features The Mesa has a speaker, microphone, and audio jack. To adjust audio settings, select the top title bar, then the speaker icon from the horizontal-scrolling list that appears. You can also go to Start > Settings > System > Audio. The Audio control panel appears.

  • Page 29: Programs And Settings

    Programs and Settings The Home Screen On-screen Keyboard Suspend, Reset, Power Off, Restore the Mesa Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode Communicating with a Desktop Computer Getting Started Screen and Online Help Information for Software Developers...

  • Page 30: The Home Screen

    This chapter discusses the Mesa Rugged Notepad programs and settings. The Home Screen The Home screen is your main control center for the Mesa. View vital system information and quickly access functions and applications that are frequently used. The default home screen for a basic unit is shown below.
  • Page 31 larger, touchable icons in a horizontal-scrolling bar. Select a function to view the settings and adjust them as desired. Title Bar Pop Up Status Icon Bar Dashboard The dashboard consists of a background image and up to six dashboard gadgets that serve as functional indicators and control buttons.
  • Page 32 3G Data Modem (Geo model with cell modem): Shows the on/off state of the optional cellular modem. Texting (Geo model with cell modem): Shows the current number of unread text messages. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 Gadget Color Indicators Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G data modem gadgets indicate status using these colors: Gray: Off or inactive Yellow: Partial state (getting satellite fix, etc.) Green: Active and available Blue: Notification state (on or connected) Red: Error state, powering up or down, no GPS fix, or unavailable (3G data modem is red when power is changing from on/off.
  • Page 34 Tap on tiles to perform actions or open associated menus or set up screens. You can also press the left soft key (button) on the Mesa’s bottom navigation keypad to select the tile in the second position and the right soft key to select the tile in the fourth position.

  • Page 35: On-Screen Keyboard

    Letter Recognizer, Transcriber and Mega Keys Night, press and hold the keyboard tile . If the keyboard option is changed, Mega Keys is automatically selected when the Mesa is reset. To turn the on-screen keyboard off, press the keyboard tile. Ch 3 Programs and Settings...
  • Page 36 A calculator is available from the numeric screen. Press the „ Calc key to launch the calculator application. The backspace and the space keys can be repeated by „ pressing and holding on those keys. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Suspend, Reset, Power Off, And Restore The Mesa

    Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore the Mesa Use the power button and the power menu to suspend, reset, power off or restore the Mesa. To access the Power Button menu, press and hold the power button. Suspending and Resuming the Mesa We recommend suspending your Mesa if you plan to turn it off for less than two weeks.
  • Page 38 Resetting the Mesa It can be helpful to reset the Mesa when it is unresponsive, slow, or programs won’t launch. You may be asked to perform a reset when an application is installed. CAUTION: Be aware that during a reset, applications are terminated and unsaved work may be lost.

  • Page 39: Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode

    2. As soon as the screen goes blank, press and hold the buttons simultaneously. The first tick mark on the screen lights up and the Mesa looks to see if these keys are being pressed. If they are, the backlight dims and the boot process stalls until all these keys are released.

  • Page 40: Communicating With A Desktop Computer

    Backlight control panel, Start > Settings> System > Backlight. Adjust the sliders as needed. Changes affect all operations. Communicating with a Desktop Computer The Mesa can connect to a desktop or laptop computer allowing you to synchronize information and download software and files. Installing the Software Install free synchronization software from Microsoft on your desktop computer.

  • Page 41: Getting Started Screen And Online Help

    Establishing a Partnership 1. Plug the USB Client end (mini B) of the USB communications cable into the Mesa. 2. Plug the USB Host end (full size A) of the USB communications cable into your desktop computer. 3. Establish an ActiveSync® or Windows Mobile Device ®...

  • Page 42: Information For Software Developers

    & how-to from the list: You must be connected to the internet to access online help. Select from the help topics. Information for Software Developers For Mesa SDK information, go to our website: http://www. junipersys.com/index.php/Juniper-Systems/support/Developers/Mesa- Rugged-Notepad. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Bluetooth Wireless Communication

    Bluetooth Wireless Communication Creating a Partnership Microsoft Bluetooth Control Panel Serial Device (COM) Control Panel...

  • Page 44: Creating A Partnership

    Creating a Partnership To create a partnership between the Mesa and another device with Bluetooth technology: 1. Turn both devices on. 2. Place them within at least 100 feet (30 meters) of one another.
  • Page 45 The gadget on the Home screen turns green. 4. Tap and hold the Bluetooth icon to bring up the dialog box shown below. Ch 4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication...

  • Page 46: Microsoft Bluetooth Control Panel

    Set up a Bluetooth device or Set up a Bluetooth COM Port. You can also go to Start > Settings > Connections. Note: If the Bluetooth radio is turned on and then the Mesa is suspended, wireless Bluetooth turns off to save battery power. When the Mesa resumes (turns on), the radio turns on automatically.
  • Page 47 3. A passcode screen is shown. a. If the device has an assigned passcode, enter the number and press Next. b. If a passcode is required but has not been assigned, enter an alphanumeric passcode between 1 and 16 characters in length. Press Next. c.

  • Page 48: Serial Device (Com) Control Panel

    2. A list of discovered devices is shown. Select the device you want to connect to from the list and tap Connect. A COM port is automatically assigned for the device. You can change it to another COM port. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 49 3. The Mesa automatically tries to discover the PIN. You might be required to enter a PIN. 4. You should now be connected to the COM device. Ch 4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication...
  • Page 50 Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Wi-Fi Wireless Communication

    Wi-Fi Wireless Communication Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network...

  • Page 52: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network

    Home screen, go to Getting Started and select Set up Wi-Fi or go to Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.) 2. Tap-hold the Wi-Fi Icon to go to the Wi-Fi control panel. When the Mesa completes the scan, a list of available Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Once a Wi-Fi network is set up, the icon on the Home Page turns blue and the name of the network is shown. The Mesa remembers the Wi-Fi network connections created. Ch 5 Wi-Fi Wireless Communication...
  • Page 54 Wi-Fi Dialog Box Whenever Wi-Fi is turned on, the following dialog box might pop up indicating the Wi-Fi networks the Mesa has located. You can select a new network and set it up without going to the Wi-Fi control panel. Through the menu button, you can disable this dialog box from popping up in the future.

  • Page 55: Geo Models

    Geo Models Camera...

  • Page 56: Gps

    Mesa Geo Model The Mesa Geo model has GPS with 2 to 5 meter accuracy and a 3.2MP camera. Juniper Geotagging™ gives the Mesa the ability to embed and emboss photos with the date, time and GPS position. A 3G Data Modem is an optional feature.
  • Page 57 A measure of accuracy. The lower the number, the more accurate the fix is. Note: When you suspend the Mesa, the receiver is in a low power mode to retain its almanac. When you resume the Mesa, it takes a few seconds to get a fix. GPS Settings Internal GPS uses COM7 at 38400 baud.
  • Page 58 To use the compass, tap on the compass gadget. This activates the GPS function if it is not already on. Wait until you have a fix. You need to move in a line to get direction information. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Compass Gadget Functions Compass gadget is turned off. Waypoint tool. Tap it to mark a waypoint. No GPS fix. Arrow keys show your current heading or bearing This flag indicates that you are close to the waypoint. Information about how many feet away you are, the elevation, and degrees is also shown.
  • Page 60 When in this mode an ‘N’ is displayed before the angle. Heading – The arrow icon and angle displayed show the direction to travel to get to the waypoint relative to the Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Camera

    . The camera turns on and the Pictures and Videos application opens. Still images are recorded and stored in the same orientation as the Mesa screen (landscape or portrait, the default). To change the orientation press the rotate screen button.
  • Page 62 Take a picture by pressing the camera button To view your photo library select the Thumbnails soft key. Select the Menu soft key to see a list of options for a particular photo as shown below: Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Geotagging When pictures are geotagged, the date, time, latitude, longitude, file name, and notes can be included with the pictures with the emboss and embed options. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on GPS by tapping the GPS gadget on the Home screen and waiting for a fix.
  • Page 64 Select Video from the Menu soft key. Adjust settings as desired. To take a video, press the camera button to start recording. Press it again to end the video. Sound is recorded along with the video image. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: 3G Data Modem

    3G Data Modem Set up an Account with a Wireless Provider Install the SIM Card Set up the Cell Modem Wireless Safety Maintenance of Your Modem...

  • Page 66: Set Up A Data Account With A Wireless Provider

    When you set up your wireless account, you are given a SIM card. To insert or remove a card follow these steps: 1. Suspend or power off the Mesa if there is no battery in compartment 2. 2. The SIM card slot is located in battery compartment 1.
  • Page 67 5. Replace the battery pack and attach the battery door. 6. Resume or power on the Mesa. Note: If the modem was on before shutting the Mesa down to insert the SIM card, you are prompted to configure the data connection when you reboot.

  • Page 68: Set Up The Cell Modem

    . After about 30 seconds it turns green, indicating that the modem is available. Once it is available, configure it to make a connection. Tap and hold the modem gadget to open the Connections control panel. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Wireless Safety

    Select “Automatically configure connection.” The name of your carrier appears. Tap Next. A progress is shown: on the next screen while your internet settings are configured. You can now access the internet. Open Internet Explorer to test your setup. Connection Problems If the connection fails to automatically configure, there might not be a signal where you are located.

  • Page 70: Maintenance Of Your Modem

    Do not attempt to disassemble the cell modem. There are no „ user serviceable parts inside. Do not place the cell modem alongside computer discs, „ credit or travel cards, or other magnetic media. The modem may affect the information contained on discs or cards. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Storage, Maintenance And Recycling

    Storage, Maintenance and Recycling Storing the Mesa and Battery Packs Protecting the Touchscreen Cleaning the Mesa Recycling the Mesa and Batteries...

  • Page 72: Storing The Mesa And Battery Pack(S)

    When the Mesa is not being charged and is suspended, it draws a small amount of power. This power draw is used to maintain the memory (RAM) of the Mesa in the same state it was when it was suspended. We recommend charging the Mesa each night or weekend when it is in suspend mode.

  • Page 73: Protecting The Touchscreen

    To further protect the touchscreen, apply one of the screen protectors that came with the Mesa. To apply a screen protector, follow the directions that come with it in the package. CAUTION:  Be sure to replace the screen protector as often as the screen protector instructions recommend.

  • Page 74: Recycling The Mesa And Batteries

    Recycling the Mesa and Batteries When the Mesa reaches the end of its life, it must not be disposed of with municipal waste. It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

  • Page 75: Warranty And Repair Information

    Warranty and Repair Information Limited Product Warranty Extended Warranties Repairing the Mesa...

  • Page 76: Limited Product Warranty

    Limited Product Warranty Juniper Systems, Inc. (“JS”) warrants that the Mesa Rugged Notepad shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal intended use, for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment. JS warrants that the following items shall be free from defects...
  • Page 77 This warranty is exclusive and JS will not assume and hereby expressly disclaims any further warranties, whether express or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non- infringement or any warranties arising from the course of performance, dealing, or usage of trade.

  • Page 78: Extended Warranties

    JS shall, in connection with a warranted product, be limited in the maximum amount to the original purchase price. Warranty Repairs To obtain warranty repair or service on the Mesa, submit a repair order on our website at http://www.junipersys.com/Juniper-...

  • Page 79: Repairing The Mesa

    Extended warranties apply only to the Mesa, not battery packs, media containing the Mesa programs, desktop computer programs, user documentation, and accessories. Parts that are excessively worn are not covered under all warranty plans. These may include, but are not limited to, the keyboard elastomer and switch matrix, hand straps, touchscreens, and connector modules.
  • Page 80 System Information for your Mesa When you contact a repair center you need some unique system ID information for your Mesa (serial number, model number, etc.). Tap Start > Settings > System > System Information to view the following menu. Select System ID.

  • Page 81: A Specifications

    Specifications...

  • Page 82: Mesa Rugged Notepad Specifications

    (136 mm x 220 mm x 51 mm) Weight, Mesa standard with one „ battery: 1.9 lbs (862 g), Mesa Geo with two batteries: 2.34 lbs (1061g), Mesa Geo 3G with two batteries and cell modem: 2.36 lbs (1070 g) Magnesium alloy case front, plastic „...
  • Page 83 FEATURE SPECIFICATION Display 5.7” (145 mm) color VGA LCD „ 640 x 480 pixel resolution „ LED backlight „ Outdoor viewable „ Portrait or landscape orientation „ Touchscreen Resistive technology for use with finger „ or stylus Touchscreen disable function „...
  • Page 84 Environmental MIL-STD810G standard for water, „ humidity, sand and dust, vibration, altitude, shock, low temperature, high temperature, temperature shock Warranties 12 months for Mesa unit and optional „ cell modem 90 days for accessories „ Extended warranty options „ Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 85 FEATURE SPECIFICATION Software ActiveSync „ Adobe Reader LE Included „ Alarms „ Calculator „ Calendar „ Contacts „ E-Mail „ File Explorer „ Getting Started „ Help „ Internet Explorer „ Internet Sharing „ Juniper Home screen, customizable „ with selectable dashboard gadgets and program shortcuts Juniper On-Screen Keyboards, Mega „...
  • Page 86 File format NMEA-0183 v2.3, default „ strings: GGA, GSA, GLL, GSV, TXT, RMC, VTG Track 12 or more satellites „ simultaneously Juniper Home Screen GPS signal „ quality indicator Juniper Home Screen GPS compass „ Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 87 Connector protector „ Documentation CD „ Optional Shoulder strap „ Serial cable Accessories „ Cigarette Lighter Charging Adaptor „ Travel charger (for 1 or 2 batteries) „ Mesa Mobile Dock with desktop base „ or vehicle mount Appendix A Specifications...
  • Page 88 Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: B Warnings And Regulatory Information

    Warnings and Regulatory Information Product Warnings Mesa Certifications and Standards...

  • Page 90: Product Warnings

    Product Warnings Follow the warnings listed below to use the Mesa and accessories safely. Battery Warnings WARNING!  This device comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery pack to fire.

  • Page 91: Mesa Certifications And Standards

    Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the cord. Use only wall chargers intended for the Mesa. Using any other external power source can damage your product and void your warranty.
  • Page 92 Wall chargers approved for this product employ special provisions to avoid radio interference and should not be altered or substituted. This device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 93 USB host port must use a ferrite core/bead on the cable. The ferrite core must be placed on the cable near the end that connects to the Mesa. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following standards: EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Electromagnetic Interference „...
  • Page 94 2454 to 2483.5 MHz is limited to 10 mW. The latest requirements may be found at: http://www. art-telecom.fr Declaration of Conformity The Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking is available www.junipersys.com/index.php/Juniper-Systems/support/ Documentation/Mesa-Rugged-Notepad. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Charging And Docking Accessories

    Charging and Docking Accessories Mesa Mobile Dock Mesa Travel Charger...

  • Page 96: Mesa Mobile Dock

    Mesa Rugged Notepad and additional communication options. Note: The Mesa Mobile Dock is not functional as a stand alone device. It requires the Mesa to be functional. For example, it is not a stand alone powered USB hub. Communication Options...
  • Page 97 Note: If 500mA is drawn from each port (1.5A total), the batteries may take longer to charge than normal. 5. The audio jack of the Mesa is accessible when the Mesa is in the mobile dock. Mounting Options...
  • Page 98 Two RAM Mount bases with 1.5” balls, a double socket arm, four screws, and four 8-32 nuts are included. Note: Additional attachments are available for the vehicle kit from National Products Inc. at www.ram-mount.com. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Installing the vehicle mount: 1. From the front of the dock you see four hex holes. Press a nut into each hole. Use a screwdriver or similar object to press them firmly into place. 2. From the back of the dock, align one of the RAM Mount bases with the screw holes.
  • Page 100 The mobile dock is connected to a power port that draws current „ directly from the battery power of the vehicle. The Mesa and dock remain powered and the batteries are charged even if the vehicle is turned off. Be aware that this configuration drains the vehicle battery.
  • Page 101 Align the Mesa with the lower mounting points on the mobile dock. 3. Press the Mesa back to secure it to mobile dock. The top latch snaps into place. Note: Tighten the security bolt when the mobile dock is used in a vehicle.
  • Page 102 Releasing the Mesa from the Mobile Dock To release the Mesa from the mobile dock, lift up on the top latch. Pull the Mesa forward and remove it. Note: Loosen the security bolt if the mobile dock is being used in a vehicle.

  • Page 103: Mesa Travel Charger

    Mesa Travel Charger The Mesa Travel Charger is an optional accessory that allows you to charge Mesa battery packs on the go. One or two battery packs can be charged at once. How to Use the Travel Charger 1. Battery pack(s) should be charged at room temperature (68°...
  • Page 104 If the problem persists, the battery pack might be faulty, requiring replacement. Charge cycle time out: The battery pack does not reach full „ charge within eight hours. The battery pack might be at the end of its life or faulty, requiring replacement. Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 105: Index

    Index...
  • Page 106 Speaker 28 Backlight See also Display Battery Pack Charging 10 Charging Errors 26 Compartments 7 Faults and Remedies 104 Gadget 32 LED Indicators 104 Specifications 83 Status 25 Status Icons 25 Storage 72 Warnings 90 Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 107 Bluetooth Wireless Communication 44 Creating a Partnership 44 Microsoft Bluetooth Control Panel 46 Serial Device (COM) Control Panel 48 Buttons and Functions 21 Camera Button 21 Embed User Note 64 Emboss Picture Options 63 Geotagging Pictures 63 GPS Intermediate Driver Issues 58 Specifications 86 Videos 63 Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 108 See GPS Geotagging 63 Embed GPS Information Into File 64 Emboss Picture Options 63 Getting Started Screen 41 56, 86. See also Geo Model Accuracy 58 Bluetooth COM Port Set Up 48 Camera Geotagging Pictures 63 Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 109 Compass 58 Compass Gadget Functions 59 Navigation Options 60 Navigation Settings 59 Gadgets 32 GPS Intermediate Driver Settings 57 GPS Compass 58 GPS Intermediate Driver 58 Hand Strap 13 Hardware Features 16 Help. See Online Help Home Screen Button 21 Dashboard Dashboard Gadgets 32 Status Icons...
  • Page 110 On-Screen Keyboard 35 Operating System 82 Updates 8 Power Input Jack Power Management Battery Life 24 Battery Pack 24 Battery Status 25 Battery Status Gadget 32 Charging Battery Packs 24 Charging Errors 26 Power Settings 24 Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 111 Power Off 38 Product Warnings 90, 91, Reassign Button Functions. See Keypad Recycling the Rugged Notepad and Batteries 74 Repairing 79 System Information 80 Reset 38 Restore 38 Resume 37 RS-232C Port 8, 27, Screen Protector 9 SD Cards 26 SDK 42 Soft Keys (Touchable Tiles) 34 Software Developers 42...
  • Page 112 Warranty Exclusions 76 Warranty Repairs 78 Wi-Fi Wireless Communication 52 Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 52 Managing Connections 53 Wi-Fi Dialog Box 54 Wi-Fi Set up Screens 53 Windows Mobile Device Center Windows Start Menu 17 Mesa Rugged Notepad Owner’s Manual...

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