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Chapter 44Getting Connected
PWS-440 User Manual 304.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSyncIn order to exchange data between your computer and the PWS-440 and install extraapplications or utilities to the PWS-440, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed onyour computer. Connect the PWS-440 to a PC using a USB type B cable. Downloadthe latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from the Microsoft website.4.1.1 Connecting to Your Computer1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB B cable to the USB port on your PWS-440.2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.3. Turn the device on.4. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PWS-440.The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.Note! If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync.Note! If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click Start -> Programs -> Microsoft
31 PWS-440 User ManualChapter 4 Getting ConnectedActiveSync.If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click theCancel button and manually configure the communication settings.1. Follow the onscreen instructions.2. When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears.3. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to syn-chronize periodically or upon connection.4. ActiveSync detects the PWS-440 and establishes a connection.5. Click No, and then click Next.
PWS-440 User Manual 324.2 Connecting with BluetoothYour device is equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology that you can use to syn-chronize information with a computer equipped with a Bluetooth adapter or accesspoint. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to communicate with the computerwhenever it is within range. Follow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connec-tion.1. Tap Start ->Settings -> Control Panel and double-tap Bluetooth Device Properties.The Bluetooth Manager opens.2. Tap Scan Device. Bluetooth Manager scans for local Bluetooth devices and dis-plays a list of all Bluetooth enabled devices within range.3. Double tap a device in the list to display a context menu.4. Tap Trusted to add the device to the trusted Bluetooth devices list.You are prompted to authenticate the device. If you want to authenticate the device now, go to step 5. Otherwise, go to step 7.
33 PWS-440 User ManualChapter 4 Getting Connected5. Tap Yes to authenticate the device. You are prompted for the device’s pin code. Enabling trusted devices to the Bluetooth manager’s list. You can mark the device as trusted without authenticating the device by tapping No when prompted to authenticate the device.6. Enter the pin code and tap OK to authenticate the device. Tap No to cancel authentication.Trusted: Tap to add or remove the device from the trusted device list. Whenchecked, the red X on the key next to the device is removed.Active: Tap to make the device active or inactive.Authenticate: Tap to authenticate the device and add the device to the trusteddevices list.Encrypt: Tap to enable or disable encryption of data transferred between the PWS-440and a Bluetooth device.Delete: Deletes the device from the Bluetooth Manager listNote! If you enter the wrong pin code, an authentication fail message appears. The red X disappears on the entry’s key icon, and the context menu’s additional options become available. The additional options are described as follows:
PWS-440 User Manual 344.3 Connecting to a WLAN (WiFi)Through a WiFi (wireless) connection you can add a new network, connect to anexisting network, change the advanced wireless settings and view wireless network-ing log information. To establish a WiFi connection, follow the steps below:1. From START -> PROGRAM -> Utility -> “PwrCtrl”, and choose WLAN “ON” . Then, click on the WIFI icon.2. Select the Wireless Information tab to display the available options.
35 PWS-440 User ManualChapter 4 Getting Connected4.3.1 Add a New Network1. To add a new network, double-click Add New.
PWS-440 User Manual 362. When the following screen displays, input the required parameters as explained in the following table:3. Click OK to connect.4.3.2 Connect to an Existing Network1. Select a network from the list and press Connect or right-click for more options.2. Click OK to connect.
37 PWS-440 User ManualChapter 4 Getting Connected4.4 Connecting GPSTo run GPS Demo program, it need to download VisualGPS from internet. Copy thisprogram onto Deskonchip1 to save, and double tag to install VisualGPS as followinstruction.Copy “visualGPSceinstall.CAB” to PWS-440 ®C Desktop, and execute “visualGPS-ceinstall.CAB” on desktop.Follow these instructions to set up a GPS connection.1. From START -> PROGRAM -> Utility -> “PwrCtrl”, and choose GPS “ON”.
PWS-440 User Manual 382. Tap Start -> Program -> VisualGPS.3. Click COM2. and Baudrate 9600. Then, OPEN GPS to start the “GPS”. 4. When GPS is active, click GPS status to display the satellite status.5. Allow approximately 60 seconds (very first time) for GPS longitude and latitude display. Note: GPS display approximately time depend on the environment.
41 PWS-440 User ManualChapter 4 Getting Connected4.5 COM Port listBelow is reference for COM Port list.COM No. Indicate0 Cradle1 RS2322 RS232 / 422(Optional) /485 (Optional)3 Virtual COM port4 Virtual COM port5 GPS (baud:9600)6 BT (baud:921600)7 ActiveSync8 Visual COM port9 Visual COM port
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Chapter 55Advance Settings
PWS-440 User Manual 445.1 Checking the Battery StatusThis section describes how to view the power level for both the main and backup bat-tery and how to set power saving options. To check the main and backup battery sta-tus:1. Open Power Properties. Tap Start -> Settings -> Control Panel. Then double-tap Power.The Power screen appears.2. The battery menu item displays the status of the main and backup batteries.5.2 Optimizing Battery LifeYou can extend the PWS-440 battery life by doing either of the following:Change the automatic power settingsMinimize the use of the backlight5.2.1 Changing the Automatic Power SettingsTo change the automatic power settings:1. In the Power Properties screen tap the Schemes tab.2. Tap the arrow next to the Power Scheme and select Battery Power.3. Tap the arrows next to the following three power saving scenarios and select the desired time out for each item.Note! It is necessary to charge the battery when the battery charge reaches below 13%. If the battery does not accept a charge, contact Technical Support.
45 PWS-440 User ManualChapter 5 Advance Settings- Switch state to User Idle: PWS-440 enters power saving mode when there is nouser input after the selected time-out. The backlight brightness is reduced. The back-light resumes normal brightness when the LCD is Touched.- Switch state to System Idle: PWS-440 enters power saving mode when there isno system activity after the selected time-out. The backlight is turned off. The back-light turns on when the LCD is touched.- Switch state to Suspend: PWS-440 enters suspend mode when there is no userinput or system activity after the selected time-out.Time out values range from Never, and 4/5/10/30 minutes.5.2.2 Adjusting Backlight SettingsThe power consumption of the LCD backlight may be high, turn off the backlight func-tion if it is not necessary. If a backlight is required, set “automatically turn off the back-light” function.To change backlight settings:1. Tap Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.2. Tap OEMs Utility.3. Select Display Manager, and tap the arrow next to Dark or drag the slider to the left to reduce the screen brightness.
PWS-440 User Manual 465.3 Performing a System ResetYou may need to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longerresponds to the buttons on the screen). A reset allows your device to get a freshstart, similar to rebooting a computer. This will restart your device and adjust memoryallocation. All records and entries are retained after a reset. Unsaved data in openprograms may in some cases be lost.Performing a Hardware reset1. Remove the stylus from its holder.2. Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the PWS-440.
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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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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