Newport Digital Technologies N37B Rugged Handheld Reader User Manual N37B 2009 10 23 a

Newport Digital Technologies, Inc. Rugged Handheld Reader N37B 2009 10 23 a

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User Manual

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2NewportDigitalTechnologiesOct.‐2009About This Manual Thismanualexplainshowtoinstall,operateandmaintaintheN37BRuggedHandheldReader.Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproducedorusedinanyform,orbyanyelectricalormechanicalmeans,withoutpermissioninwritingfromthemanufacturer.Thisincludeselectronicormechanicalmeans,suchasphotocopying,recording,orinformationstorageandretrievalsystems.Thematerialinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.NewportDigitalTechnologieshasmanyyearsexperienceindesigningcomputerstomeetsevereenvironmentalapplications.Theseapplicationsincludethosefoundbymilitaryaswellasindustrialusers.TheN37BhasbeendesignedtocomplywiththerelevantrequirementsofMIL_STD‐810F,MIL‐STD‐461FandIP67.TheseincludeEMC,EMI,temperature,Shock,vibration,humidity,dustandwater.InadditiontheN37Bhasbeendevelopedtobereliableunderalloperationalconditionsthatmaybeencounteredbymilitaryservicesthroughouttheworld..©Copyright2009NewportDigitalTechnologies,Inc.Allrightsreserved.Microsoft,WindowsandActiveSyncareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.Otherproductnamesmentionedinthismanualmaybetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivecompaniesandareherebyacknowledged.
3Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Statement 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.CAUTION!ExposuretoRadioFrequencyRadiation.TheradiatedoutputpowerofthisdeviceisfarbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposurelimits.Forbodywornoperation,thisdevicehasbeentestedandmeetstheFCCRFexposureguidelinesforusewithanaccessorythatcontainsnometalandthepositionsthehandsetaminimumof1.5cmfromthebody.UseofotherenhancementsmaynotensurecompliancewithFCCRFexposureguidelines. Federal Communications Commission Notice 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.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andcorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.•Increasethedistancebetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.•Connecttheequipmentto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.ThemaximumSARvaluereportedis0.231W/kg. Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser‘sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.zTheantenna(s)usedforthistransmittermustnotbeco‐locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.
4 Safety UsethefollowingsafetyguidelinestohelpprotectyourselfandtheN37B.•DonotattempttoservicetheN37Byourself.Alwaysfollowinstallationinstructionsclosely.•BesurethatnothingrestsontheACadapter'spowercableandthatthecableisnotlocatedwhereitcanbetrippedoverorsteppedon.•DonotcovertheACadapterwithpapersorotheritemsthatwillreducecooling;also,donotusetheACadapterwhileitisinsideacarryingcase.•UseonlytheACadapter,powercord,andbatteriesthatareapprovedforusewiththisN37B.UseofanothertypeofbatteryorACadaptermaycauseriskoffireorexplosion.•IfyouuseanextensioncablewiththeACadapter,ensurethatthetotalampereratingoftheproductspluggedintotheextensioncabledoesnotexceedtheampereratingoftheextensioncable.•WhenyoumovetheN37Bbetweenenvironmentswithverydifferenttemperatureand/orhumidityranges,condensationmayformonorwithintheN37B.ToavoiddamagingtheN37B,allowsufficienttimeforthemoisturetoevaporatebeforeusingtheN37B.•Whenyoudisconnectacable,pullonitsconnectororonitsstrainreliefloop,notonthecableitself.Asyoupullouttheconnector,keepitevenlyalignedtoavoidbendinganyconnectorpins.Also,beforeyouconnectacablemakesurebothconnectorsarecorrectlyorientedandaligned.Battery Safety •Thereisariskofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.•Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtotheinstructions.•Donotdisposeofbatteriesinafire.Theymayexplode.Checkwithlocalauthoritiesfordisposalinstructions.Notices Thisunitisequippedwithabatterypackandbackupbattery.ItispossiblethattheHENDHELDmaynotpower‐onduetobatterydischargeasaresultofstorage.Rechargetheunitfor3hoursinordertofullychargeitsbattery.ThebackupbatterywillrechargefromexternalpowerwhentheACadapterisconnected.
5Battery charge notice ItisimportanttoconsidertheenvironmenttemperaturewheneveryouarechargingtheLithium‐Ionbatterypack.Theprocessismostefficientatnormalroomtemperatureorslightlycooler.Itisessentialthatyouchargebatterieswithinthestatedrangeof0°Cto50°C.chargingbatteriesoutsideofthespecifiedrangecoulddamagethebatteriesandshortentheircharginglifecycle. Storage and safety notice AlthoughchargedLithium‐Ionbatteriesmaybeleftunusedforseveralmonths,theircapacitymaybedepletedduetobuildupofinternalresistance.Ifthishappenstheywillrequirerechargingpriortouse.Lithium‐Ionbatteriesmaybestoredattemperaturesbetween‐20°Cto50°C,howevertheymaybedepletedmorerapidlyatthehighendofthisrange.Itisrecommendedtostorebatterieswithinnormalroomtemperatureranges.
6TableofContentsChapter ONE.................................................................................................................8 1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 8 1.1.1. Features.................................................................................................................................8 1.1.2. Package Contents................................................................................................................10 1.1.3. Optional Accessories...........................................................................................................10 1.2. Familiarize with the N37B......................................................................................... 11 1.2.1. Front View..........................................................................................................................11 1.2.2. Right View..........................................................................................................................12 1.2.3. Bottom View.......................................................................................................................13 1.2.4. Left View............................................................................................................................13 1.2.5. Back View...........................................................................................................................14 1.2.6. Top View ............................................................................................................................14 Chapter TWO............................................................................................................15 2.1. Getting Started........................................................................................................... 15 2.2. Connecting the N37B ................................................................................................. 15 2.2.1. Installing the battery............................................................................................................15 2.2.2. Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................17 2.2.3. Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger..................................................................17 2.3. Powering up for the First Time................................................................................. 18 2.4. Calibrating the touch screen ..................................................................................... 18 2.5. Setting the Time and Date......................................................................................... 19 2.6. Adjusting the Screen Brightness............................................................................... 20 Chapter THREE........................................................................................................21 3.1. Using the Hardware................................................................................................... 21 3.2. Keypads and Function Buttons................................................................................. 21 3.2.1. Entering Characters with the Keypad .................................................................................21 3.3. Using the Stylus.......................................................................................................... 22 3.4. Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card...................................................................... 22 3.5. Removing a Storage Card ......................................................................................... 23 3.6. WWAN SIM Card Set Up......................................................................................... 23
73.7. Connecting Devices to the N37B............................................................................... 24 3.7.1. Connecting USB .................................................................................................................24 3.7.2. Connecting a Serial Device.................................................................................................26 3.7.3. Connection to a LAN..........................................................................................................26 3.7.4. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone........................................................................27 Chapter FOUR..........................................................................................................28 4.1. Getting Connected...................................................................................................... 28 4.2. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync................................................................................ 28 4.2.1. Connecting to Your Computer............................................................................................28 4.3. Connecting GPS ......................................................................................................... 30 4.4. Connecting WWAN ................................................................................................... 32 Chapter FIVE ............................................................................................................34 5.1. Advance Settings ........................................................................................................ 34 5.2. Checking the Battery Status...................................................................................... 34 5.3. Optimizing Battery Life............................................................................................. 34 5.3.1. Changing the Automatic Power Settings ............................................................................34 5.3.2. Adjusting Backlight Settings...............................................................................................35 5.4. Performing a System Reset ....................................................................................... 36 5.5. Changing the Screen Resolution............................................................................... 37 5.6. Rotate Screen..............................................................................................................38
8Chapter ONE 1.1. Introduction ThankyouforpurchasingtheN37BRuggedHandheldReader.TheN37Bisanultraruggedcomputerdesignedtomilitarystandards.ThedesignincorporatesthepowerfulIntelPXA270624MHzCPUwithMicrosoftWindowsCE5.0operatingsystem.TheN37BprovidesthehighestperformanceandreliabilitywhilstminimizingtheTotalCostofOwnership(TCO).TheN37BincorporatesatransflectiveLCDwithtouch‐screen,keypad,WWANcommunicationcapabilityandhandsfree ability.CurrentlyavailableoptionincludeGPS.TominimizetheTotalCostofOwnershiptheN37BissealedtomeetIP67standardsandcomplieswithIEC68‐2‐325footdroptoconcrete. 1.1.1. Features TheN37Bisasmartconfigurablehandheldterminalwhichhasbeendesignedtomeettherequirementsofawiderangeofapplicationsincluding:•Military&LawEnforcement•Industrial&Manufacturing•EmergencyservicesandconstructionN37BbeendevelopedtocomplywithMIL‐STD‐461F,MIL‐STD‐810FandIP67standards,themainspecificationsareasdetailedbelow.
9N37BRuggedHandheldReaderSpecification ItemsDescriptionOSWindowsCE5.0CPUIntelPXA270624MHzMemory256MBSDRAMonboard256MBupto1GBFlashROMonboardDisplay3.7”transflectiveTFTLCD,VGAresolution(640X480)/QVGAresolution(320X240)Touchscreen4‐wireResistivetouchscreenAudioSystemAC‐97,Internalmicrophoneandonespeaker(stereosupportedviaearphonejack)Onepoweron/suspendbuttonOnesoftwareresetswitchNavigationKey+FunctionKey(4functionkeysinfront)OneHWresetkeylocatedrightsidedoorApplicationButtons OneButtonforbacklighton/off(usingpoweron/suspendbutton)GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/HSDPAinternalmodule(fordatatransmissiononly)CommunicationGPS&GALILEOreceivermodulewithantennabuilt‐in(optional)StatusIndicatorPowerLED(twocolorLEDx1)(atrightside)LEDontheuppersideforlightingusageOneLEDforGPRS(wirelessconnection)(atleftside)TwoUSBtypeAconnectors,USB1.1Host(**TwoUSBTypeAatLeftSide)OneUSBminitypeBconnector,USB1.1Slave(atRightSideDoor)OneRS‐232(full)OneRS‐232/422/485(OPTION)OneRJ‐45for10/100Methernet(USBtype)One15connectorslotOnestereoheadphonejackOnemicrophonejackOneDC‐Inconnector(Attherightside)I/OPortsOneMicroSDSlotMainBatteryRechargeableLi‐ionsmartbattery,7.4V,1880mAh,2S1P,59X38X25mmPowerAdapterUniversalAC100V~260V,47~63Hzinput,12V,3.5Aoutput.Physical155x96x42mm,650g(BASICCONFIGURE)OperatingTemperature:‐20to+60CStorageTemperature‐40to+70CEnvironmentChargingTemperature0to+50COperatingHumidity5%~95%nonecondensingRuggedSpecificationIP675ftdroptoconcrete
10 MIL‐STD‐810FMIL‐STD‐461FCertificationFCC1.Case:standardnylon(waterproof)casewithbeltloop;2.Mount:Vehiclemount(usingRAMmount)3.elastichandstrap:preventaccidentaldrop4.StyluswithtetherkitAccessories  5.Power:DC‐Adapter&powercord12VVehiclechargerwith12Vcable(option) 1.1.2. Package Contents ThestandardN37Bincludesthefollowingitems:1. N37BHENDHELDunit2. powercord&Adapter3. battery4. stylus&string5. Handstrap6. USBconnectingcable 1.1.3. Optional Accessories Inadditionthefollowingoptionalaccessoriesmaybeincluded:•VehicleMountPleasecarefullycheckthedeliverydocumentstoensurethatallitemsarepresent.Intheunlikelyeventofadiscrepancypleasecontactyoursupplier.
111.2. Familiarize with the N37B ThefollowingsectionsdescribethemaincomponentsandfeaturesoftheN37B.1.2.1. Front View ItemDescriptionLCDtouchscreenDisplaystheapplicationsanddatastoredtheN37B.Itisatouch‐sensitivescreenandcanbeoperatedusingthestylusorfinger.NavigationKeys PressthesekeystonavigateintheN37Binterface.FunctionKeys ProgrammablekeypadinterfaceforcontrollingtheN37B.Powerbutton ¾ Ifthedeviceisoff,pressthisbuttontoturniton.¾ Whentheunitison,pressthisbuttonfor3secondstoturntheN37Boff.PowerLED Indicatesthebatterychargingpowerstatus.Green‐Batteryisfullychargedorthedeviceisrunningonbatterypower.WhenLEDflashes,thebatterychargeisat13%.Thebatteryshouldberechargedimmediately.Battery Light Power LED LCD Touch Screen NavigationKeys Power Button Function Keys
121.2.2. Right View ItemDescriptionRJ45PortConnectstotheLAN.SWResetSwitchPresstheendofthestylusintothebuttontoresettheN37B.Aresetallowsyourdevicetogetafreshstart,similartowarmrebootingacomputer.EarphonePlugConnectstoaudioline‐outdevices(earphonesorheadphones)foruseinnoisyenvironments.MicrophonePlugEnablestherecordingofvoiceusinganexternalmicrophoneUSBminitypeBportUSBminitypeBport(client).MicroSDSlotAccommodatesMicroSecureDigitalmemorycards.HWResetSwitchPresstheendofthestylusintothebuttontoresetN37B.DCINJackConnecttheACadaptertothisjacktosupplypowertochargetheN37Bbattery. RJ45 SW Reset Microphone Plug Earphone Plug USB mini B Port DC IN Micro SD Slot HW Reset
131.2.3. Bottom View ItemDescriptionBatteryCoverLatchUnlockthelatchtoopenthebatterycompartmentcover,toplaceorremovebattery. 1.2.4. Left View ItemDescriptionRS232SerialPortConnectsusingamini9wayDtypeconnectorforthisportforserialcommunications.USBtypeAport ConnectstoUSBtypeAport(host)tothisport.Battery Cover Latch USB A Port RS 232 Serial Port RS 232 Serial Port
141.2.5. Back View ItemDescriptionStylusEnablesyoutointeractwiththeoperatingsystem.Removethestylusfromtheholderandholdanduseitthesamewayyouwouldapenorpencil.Forusewiththetouchscreen..BatteryCompartmentHousestheremovableandrechargeablebatterypack. 1.2.6. Top View ItemDescription15pinconnectorSlotAdditionalfunctionalitycanbeprovidedbyusingoptionalReadercards.SIMCardSlotAdditionalfunctionalitycanbeprovidedbyusingSIMcards.OnlywithWANmoduleincluded.Stylus Battery Compartment SIM Card Slot 15 pin connector
15Chapter TWO 2.1. Getting Started Thischapterexplainshowtoinstallandchargethebattery,howtocheckthebatterystatus,howtoturnontheN37B,andhowtocalibratethescreen. 2.2. Connecting the N37B 2.2.1. Installing the battery Thispartexplainshowtoinstallthebattery. WARNING!Thereisariskoffireandburnsifthebatterypackishandledimproperly.DONOTdisassemble,crush,puncture,shortexternalcontacts,ordisposethebatterypackinfireorwater.DONOTattempttoopenorservicethebatterypack.Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtolocalrecyclingguidelinesinyourarea.Abackupbatterycellisembeddedintoyourdevicetopreventdatalossininstanceswhentheremovablebatterypackisremovedorcompletelydischarged.Thisbackupbatterycellwillonlysupportthesystemforamaximumof10minutes.Firsttimeuse,pleasechargeHandheldovernight(8Hours)toensurebackupbatteryisfullycharged.
16StatusCharging ReadyPowerOFF．Amberflashinglight ．Amberlight PowerON．AmberflashingwithGreenlight ．Amberlight 1.Removethebatterycompartmentcover. 2.Alignthebatterycontactswiththecontactsinthecompartmentandplacethebatteryinthecompartmentasshownbelow. 3.Replacethebatterycompartmentcover,andlockthebatterylatch.
172.2.2. Charging the Battery BeforeusingtheN37Bforthefirsttimeitwillneedchargingforabout4hoursatleast.TheN37Bcanbechargedusingthepoweradaptor.NOTE:Whenthebatterypowerisbelow10%,theN37Bwillentersuspendmode. 2.2.3. Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger 1.OpenthesidedoorontherightbottomoftheN37B. 2.Plugtheadaptercharger(B)intothesidedoor(A). 3.PlugthepowercordintotheACadapter(C).4.PlugtheACadapter(D)intoanelectricaloutlet.
182.3. Powering up for the First Time AfteryouhavechargedtheN37Bforabout4hoursthedeviceisreadytobeused.YoucannowstartuptheN37Bwhenyoucancalibratethetouchscreen,practicewiththestylusandsetthedate,timeandzone.Turnonyourdevicebypressingthepowerbuttononthefrontpanel. 2.4. Calibrating the touch screen Thecalibrationscreenautomaticallyappearswhentheunitispoweredonforthefirsttimeorafterthesystemisreset.1.Tapthecentercrosshairfirmlyandaccuratelywiththestylus.Thecrosshairmovestothenextlocation.2.Followthecrosshairandcontinuetappinguntilthescreenhasbeencalibrated.3.Aftercalibrationisfinished,presstheEnterkeytosavethesettingsorpressEsctoreverttotheprevioussettings. NOTE:Torecalibratethescreenatanytime,tapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.
19Thendouble‐tapStylus.TaptheCalibrationtab,andtapRecalibrate.2.5. Setting the Time and Date 1.TapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.2.Double‐tapDate/Time.3.Tapthearrowsnexttothemonthtoselectthecorrectmonth.4.Selectafieldinthetimeboxandtapthearrowsnexttothetimetochangethevalueofthefield.5.Tapthedrop‐downarrownexttoTimeZonetoselectthecorrecttimezoneforyourarea.6.ChecktheboxnexttoAutomaticallyadjust...tohavetheOSautomaticallyuHendheldtethetimefordaylightsaving.
20 7.TagApplytosavethesettings.2.6. Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1.TapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.2.Double‐tapOEMsUtility.3.ClicktheDisplayManagertab.4.UnderBacklightControl,clicktheDarkarrowtomakethescreendarker,orclicktheBrightarrowtomakethescreenbrighter.5.ClickOKtosaveandexittheutility.
21Chapter THREE 3.1. Using the Hardware 3.2. Keypads and Function Buttons ThekeypadenablesyoutobothenterinformationandinteractwiththeN37Boperatingsystem. 3.2.1. Entering Characters with the Keypad Theoperatingsystemhasanonscreenkeyboardthatenablesyoutoenteralphanumericcharacterswiththestylus.Presstheinputpanelicon inthesystemtraytoviewtheinputpanelmenu.TapKeyboardtoviewtheonscreenkeyboard.TapHideInputPaneltoclosethekeyboard.Thekeyboardemulatesastandardcomputerkeyboard.Taptheonscreenkeyboardtoenter,edit,anddeletetext.
223.3. Using the Stylus CAUTION!NeveruseanythingotherthantheN37Bstylusonthescreen.Usinganotherobjectasastyluscouldcausepermanentdamage.Youcanuseyourfingertointeractwiththescreenaswell.1.Removethestylusfromitsholder.2.Holdthestylusasyouwouldapencil.3.Tomakeaselectionfromamenu,lightlytapthetipofthestylusonthatitem. Adjusting the Double-Tap Rate Setthestylusdouble‐taprateasfollows.1.TapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.2.Double‐tapStylus.3.TaptheDouble‐Taptab. 4.Double‐taponthecheckerboardgraphictosetyourdoubletaprate. 3.4. Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card TheN37BhasaSDcardslotcompatiblewithawiderangeofMicroSDcards,whichareprimarilyusedtobackuportransferfilesanddata.TheslotalsosupportsSDHCcards.ToinsertaMicroSDcardintotheMicroSDslot.1.Opentherightcentredoor.
232.InserttheMicroSDcardwiththenotchedcornerasorientedasshownbelow 3Pressthecardintotheslot.Thecardissecurewhenitisflushwiththeslot.4.Closeandlockthedoor.3.5. Removing a Storage Card 1.Opentherightcentredoor.2.Pressthecardinandrelease.Thecardpopsout.3.Removethecardfromtheslot.4.Closeandlockthedoor. 3.6. WWAN SIM Card Set Up 1.RemovethetwohandscrewsonthetopoftheN37B.2.InserttheSIMCardintotheSIMCardslotasshown.
243.Pushthecardintotheslot.Thecardissecurewhenitisflushwiththeslot. Note!ThebatterymustberemovedbeforeSIMcardcanbefitted. 3.7. Connecting Devices to the N37B ThissectiondescribeshowtoconnectdevicestotheN37B.ConnectioncanbemadedirectlytotheN37Borusingthecradle.3.7.1. Connecting USB TheN37BcanaccommodatebothUSBTypeAandUSBminiTypeB. Connecting a USB Type A TheillustrationbelowshowshowtoconnectaUSBtypeAdevicetotheN37B.The
25connectorcanonlygoinoneway.Ifitdoesnotgoinsmoothly,checktheorientationandtryagain. Connecting a MINI USB Type B TheillustrationbelowshowshowtoconnectaminiUSBtypeBcabletotheN37B.Theconnectoriskeyedtoonlygoinoneway.Ifitdoesnotgoinsmoothly,checktheorientationandtryagain.
263.7.2. Connecting a Serial Device ConnectaserialdevicetotheN37Btoperformserialcommunications.Pleaseseebelowillustration 3.7.3. Connection to a LAN TheN37BisconnectedusingaRJ‐45connector.Seebelow:
27 3.7.4. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone TheN37Butilizesanexternalmicrophoneandspeaker.Aheadsetandmicrophonecanbeusedinnoisyenvironments.Seetheillustrationabove.
28Chapter FOUR 4.1. Getting Connected 4.2. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync InordertoexchangedatabetweenyourcomputerandtheN37BandinstallextraapplicationsorutilitiestotheN37B,MicrosoftActiveSyncmustbeinstalledonyourcomputer.ConnecttheN37BtoaPCusingaUSBtypeBcable.DownloadthelatestversionofMicrosoftActiveSyncfromtheMicrosoftwebsite.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. 4.2.1. Connecting to Your Computer 1.AfterActiveSynchasbeeninstalled,connecttheUSBBcabletotheUSBportonyourN37B.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N37B.TheNewPartnershipsetupwizardwillautomaticallystart.NOTE:IfActiveSyncdoesn’tstartautomatically,clickStart→Programs→Microsoft
29ActiveSync.Ifamessageappearsindicatingthatitisunabletodetectaconnection,clicktheCancelbuttonandmanuallyconfigurethecommunicationsettings.5.Followtheonscreeninstructions. 6.Whentheconfigurationprocessiscomplete,theActiveSyncwindowappears.7.Synchronizationwillbeinitializedandwilltakeplaceifyou’vechosentosynchronizeperiodicallyoruponconnection.8.ActiveSyncdetectstheN37Bandestablishesaconnection. 9.ClickNo,andthenclickNext.
304.3. Connecting GPS TorunGPSDemoprogram,itneedtodownloadVisualGPSfrominternet.CopythisprogramontoDeskonchip1tosave,anddoubletagtoinstallVisualGPSasfollowinstruction.Copy“visualGPSceinstall.CAB”toN37B–Desktop,andexecute“visualGPSceinstall.CAB”ondesktop. FollowtheseinstructionstosetupaGPSconnection. 1.FromSTART‐>PROGRAM‐>Utility‐>“PwrCtrl”,andchoseGPS“ON” 2.TapStart→ProgramÆVisualGPS.
31 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.
324.4. Connecting WWAN N37BequipWWAN(WirelessWideAreaNetwork)moduleasHSDPA3.5Ghighspeedconnection,wheresupportsGSM/GPRS/WCDMA/HSDPA3.5GandDatatransmissiononly.1.FromSTART‐>PROGRAM‐>Utility‐>“PwrCtrl,andchoseGPRS“ON”2.ChoseStartÆSettingsÆControlPanelÆNetworkandDial‐upconnections3.TapMakeNewConnectionÎ『Dial‐UpConnection』Î『HSDPASiemensHC25』Î『Configure…』 4.Set『BaudRate』115200,thenchose『CallOptions』tosetupAPN5.InputATCommand『+cgdcont=1,”ip”,”internet”』,and『PhoneNumber』input『*99#.Then,CLICKOK.
336.ClickControlPanelthenNetworkandDial‐upConncetions.7.Click『DialProperties…』and『DialingPatterns….Then,place“G”intoeachblankasfollow:8.ConnectionissuccessfulwhentheStatusscreendisplaysConnected.
34Chapter FIVE 5.1. Advance Settings 5.2. Checking the Battery Status Thissectiondescribeshowtoviewthepowerlevelforboththemainandbackupbatteryandhowtosetpowersavingoptions.Tocheckthemainandbackupbatterystatus: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.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. 5.3. Optimizing Battery Life YoucanextendtheN37Bbatterylifebydoingeitherofthefollowing:•Changetheautomaticpowersettings•Minimizetheuseofthebacklight5.3.1. Changing the Automatic Power Settings To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
35desiredtimeoutforeachitem.–SwitchstatetoUserIdle:N37Benterspowersavingmodewhenthereisnouserinputaftertheselectedtimeout.Thebacklightbrightnessisreduced.ThebacklightresumesnormalbrightnesswhentheLCDisTouched.–SwitchstatetoSystemIdle:N37Benterspowersavingmodewhenthereisnosystemactivityaftertheselectedtimeout.Thebacklightisturnedoff.ThebacklightturnsonwhentheLCDistouched.–SwitchstatetoSuspend:N37Benterssuspendmodewhenthereisnouserinputorsystemactivityaftertheselectedtimeout.TimeoutvaluesrangefromNever,and4/5/10/30minutes. 5.3.2. Adjusting Backlight Settings ThepowerconsumptionoftheLCDbacklightmaybehigh,turnoffthebacklightfunctionifitisnotnecessary.Ifabacklightisrequired,set“automaticallyturnoffthebacklight”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.
365.4. Performing a System Reset Youmayneedtoperformaresetifthedevicefreezes(i.e.,devicenolongerrespondstothebuttonsonthescreen).Aresetallowsyourdevicetogetafreshstart,similartorebootingacomputer.Thiswillrestartyourdeviceandadjustmemoryallocation.Allrecordsandentriesareretainedafterareset.Unsaveddatainopenprogramsmayinsomecasesbelost.Performing a Software/Hardware reset 1.Removethestylusfromitsholder.2.LightlypressthetipofthestylustotheresetbuttonlocatedontheN37B.
375.5. Changing the Screen Resolution ItmaybenecessarytochangethescreenresolutionfromVGAtoQVGA,orfromQVGAtoVGA.1.Start‐>PROGRAM‐>Utilizes‐>DispSet 2.WaitfortheN37BRe‐start.
385.6. Rotate Screen Itmaybenecessarytorotatethescreendisplayfromstandardthroughteither90,180or270degrees.1.Start‐>PROGRAM‐>Utilizes‐>DispSet 2.Selecttheangleofrotation.

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2NewportDigitalTechnologiesOct.‐2009About This Manual Thismanualexplainshowtoinstall,operateandmaintaintheN37BRuggedHandheldReader.Nopartofthispublicationmaybereproducedorusedinanyform,orbyanyelectricalormechanicalmeans,withoutpermissioninwritingfromthemanufacturer.Thisincludeselectronicormechanicalmeans,suchasphotocopying,recording,orinformationstorageandretrievalsystems.Thematerialinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.NewportDigitalTechnologieshasmanyyearsexperienceindesigningcomputerstomeetsevereenvironmentalapplications.Theseapplicationsincludethosefoundbymilitaryaswellasindustrialusers.TheN37BhasbeendesignedtocomplywiththerelevantrequirementsofMIL_STD‐810F,MIL‐STD‐461FandIP67.TheseincludeEMC,EMI,temperature,Shock,vibration,humidity,dustandwater.InadditiontheN37Bhasbeendevelopedtobereliableunderalloperationalconditionsthatmaybeencounteredbymilitaryservicesthroughouttheworld..©Copyright2009NewportDigitalTechnologies,Inc.Allrightsreserved.Microsoft,WindowsandActiveSyncareeitherregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.Otherproductnamesmentionedinthismanualmaybetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivecompaniesandareherebyacknowledged.
3Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Statement 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.CAUTION!ExposuretoRadioFrequencyRadiation.TheradiatedoutputpowerofthisdeviceisfarbelowtheFCCradiofrequencyexposurelimits.Forbodywornoperation,thisdevicehasbeentestedandmeetstheFCCRFexposureguidelinesforusewithanaccessorythatcontainsnometalandthepositionsthehandsetaminimumof1.5cmfromthebody.UseofotherenhancementsmaynotensurecompliancewithFCCRFexposureguidelines. Federal Communications Commission Notice 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.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andcorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowingmeasures:• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.•Increasethedistancebetweentheequipmentandthereceiver.•Connecttheequipmentto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.ThemaximumSARvaluereportedis0.231W/kg. Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser‘sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.zTheantenna(s)usedforthistransmittermustnotbeco‐locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennaortransmitter.
4 Safety UsethefollowingsafetyguidelinestohelpprotectyourselfandtheN37B.•DonotattempttoservicetheN37Byourself.Alwaysfollowinstallationinstructionsclosely.•BesurethatnothingrestsontheACadapter'spowercableandthatthecableisnotlocatedwhereitcanbetrippedoverorsteppedon.•DonotcovertheACadapterwithpapersorotheritemsthatwillreducecooling;also,donotusetheACadapterwhileitisinsideacarryingcase.•UseonlytheACadapter,powercord,andbatteriesthatareapprovedforusewiththisN37B.UseofanothertypeofbatteryorACadaptermaycauseriskoffireorexplosion.•IfyouuseanextensioncablewiththeACadapter,ensurethatthetotalampereratingoftheproductspluggedintotheextensioncabledoesnotexceedtheampereratingoftheextensioncable.•WhenyoumovetheN37Bbetweenenvironmentswithverydifferenttemperatureand/orhumidityranges,condensationmayformonorwithintheN37B.ToavoiddamagingtheN37B,allowsufficienttimeforthemoisturetoevaporatebeforeusingtheN37B.•Whenyoudisconnectacable,pullonitsconnectororonitsstrainreliefloop,notonthecableitself.Asyoupullouttheconnector,keepitevenlyalignedtoavoidbendinganyconnectorpins.Also,beforeyouconnectacablemakesurebothconnectorsarecorrectlyorientedandaligned.Battery Safety •Thereisariskofexplosionifthebatteryisreplacedbyanincorrecttype.•Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtotheinstructions.•Donotdisposeofbatteriesinafire.Theymayexplode.Checkwithlocalauthoritiesfordisposalinstructions.Notices Thisunitisequippedwithabatterypackandbackupbattery.ItispossiblethattheHENDHELDmaynotpower‐onduetobatterydischargeasaresultofstorage.Rechargetheunitfor3hoursinordertofullychargeitsbattery.ThebackupbatterywillrechargefromexternalpowerwhentheACadapterisconnected.
5Battery charge notice ItisimportanttoconsidertheenvironmenttemperaturewheneveryouarechargingtheLithium‐Ionbatterypack.Theprocessismostefficientatnormalroomtemperatureorslightlycooler.Itisessentialthatyouchargebatterieswithinthestatedrangeof0°Cto50°C.chargingbatteriesoutsideofthespecifiedrangecoulddamagethebatteriesandshortentheircharginglifecycle. Storage and safety notice AlthoughchargedLithium‐Ionbatteriesmaybeleftunusedforseveralmonths,theircapacitymaybedepletedduetobuildupofinternalresistance.Ifthishappenstheywillrequirerechargingpriortouse.Lithium‐Ionbatteriesmaybestoredattemperaturesbetween‐20°Cto50°C,howevertheymaybedepletedmorerapidlyatthehighendofthisrange.Itisrecommendedtostorebatterieswithinnormalroomtemperatureranges.
6TableofContentsChapter ONE.................................................................................................................8 1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................. 8 1.1.1. Features.................................................................................................................................8 1.1.2. Package Contents................................................................................................................10 1.1.3. Optional Accessories...........................................................................................................10 1.2. Familiarize with the N37B......................................................................................... 11 1.2.1. Front View..........................................................................................................................11 1.2.2. Right View..........................................................................................................................12 1.2.3. Bottom View.......................................................................................................................13 1.2.4. Left View............................................................................................................................13 1.2.5. Back View...........................................................................................................................14 1.2.6. Top View ............................................................................................................................14 Chapter TWO............................................................................................................15 2.1. Getting Started........................................................................................................... 15 2.2. Connecting the N37B ................................................................................................. 15 2.2.1. Installing the battery............................................................................................................15 2.2.2. Charging the Battery...........................................................................................................17 2.2.3. Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger..................................................................17 2.3. Powering up for the First Time................................................................................. 18 2.4. Calibrating the touch screen ..................................................................................... 18 2.5. Setting the Time and Date......................................................................................... 19 2.6. Adjusting the Screen Brightness............................................................................... 20 Chapter THREE........................................................................................................21 3.1. Using the Hardware................................................................................................... 21 3.2. Keypads and Function Buttons................................................................................. 21 3.2.1. Entering Characters with the Keypad .................................................................................21 3.3. Using the Stylus.......................................................................................................... 22 3.4. Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card...................................................................... 22 3.5. Removing a Storage Card ......................................................................................... 23 3.6. WWAN SIM Card Set Up......................................................................................... 23
73.7. Connecting Devices to the N37B............................................................................... 24 3.7.1. Connecting USB .................................................................................................................24 3.7.2. Connecting a Serial Device.................................................................................................26 3.7.3. Connection to a LAN..........................................................................................................26 3.7.4. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone........................................................................27 Chapter FOUR..........................................................................................................28 4.1. Getting Connected...................................................................................................... 28 4.2. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync................................................................................ 28 4.2.1. Connecting to Your Computer............................................................................................28 4.3. Connecting GPS ......................................................................................................... 30 4.4. Connecting WWAN ................................................................................................... 32 Chapter FIVE ............................................................................................................34 5.1. Advance Settings ........................................................................................................ 34 5.2. Checking the Battery Status...................................................................................... 34 5.3. Optimizing Battery Life............................................................................................. 34 5.3.1. Changing the Automatic Power Settings ............................................................................34 5.3.2. Adjusting Backlight Settings...............................................................................................35 5.4. Performing a System Reset ....................................................................................... 36 5.5. Changing the Screen Resolution............................................................................... 37 5.6. Rotate Screen..............................................................................................................38
8Chapter ONE 1.1. Introduction ThankyouforpurchasingtheN37BRuggedHandheldReader.TheN37Bisanultraruggedcomputerdesignedtomilitarystandards.ThedesignincorporatesthepowerfulIntelPXA270624MHzCPUwithMicrosoftWindowsCE5.0operatingsystem.TheN37BprovidesthehighestperformanceandreliabilitywhilstminimizingtheTotalCostofOwnership(TCO).TheN37BincorporatesatransflectiveLCDwithtouch‐screen,keypad,WWANcommunicationcapabilityandhandsfree ability.CurrentlyavailableoptionincludeGPS.TominimizetheTotalCostofOwnershiptheN37BissealedtomeetIP67standardsandcomplieswithIEC68‐2‐325footdroptoconcrete. 1.1.1. Features TheN37Bisasmartconfigurablehandheldterminalwhichhasbeendesignedtomeettherequirementsofawiderangeofapplicationsincluding:•Military&LawEnforcement•Industrial&Manufacturing•EmergencyservicesandconstructionN37BbeendevelopedtocomplywithMIL‐STD‐461F,MIL‐STD‐810FandIP67standards,themainspecificationsareasdetailedbelow.
9N37BRuggedHandheldReaderSpecification ItemsDescriptionOSWindowsCE5.0CPUIntelPXA270624MHzMemory256MBSDRAMonboard256MBupto1GBFlashROMonboardDisplay3.7”transflectiveTFTLCD,VGAresolution(640X480)/QVGAresolution(320X240)Touchscreen4‐wireResistivetouchscreenAudioSystemAC‐97,Internalmicrophoneandonespeaker(stereosupportedviaearphonejack)Onepoweron/suspendbuttonOnesoftwareresetswitchNavigationKey+FunctionKey(4functionkeysinfront)OneHWresetkeylocatedrightsidedoorApplicationButtons OneButtonforbacklighton/off(usingpoweron/suspendbutton)GSM/GPRS/WCDMA/HSDPAinternalmodule(fordatatransmissiononly)CommunicationGPS&GALILEOreceivermodulewithantennabuilt‐in(optional)StatusIndicatorPowerLED(twocolorLEDx1)(atrightside)LEDontheuppersideforlightingusageOneLEDforGPRS(wirelessconnection)(atleftside)TwoUSBtypeAconnectors,USB1.1Host(**TwoUSBTypeAatLeftSide)OneUSBminitypeBconnector,USB1.1Slave(atRightSideDoor)OneRS‐232(full)OneRS‐232/422/485(OPTION)OneRJ‐45for10/100Methernet(USBtype)One15connectorslotOnestereoheadphonejackOnemicrophonejackOneDC‐Inconnector(Attherightside)I/OPortsOneMicroSDSlotMainBatteryRechargeableLi‐ionsmartbattery,7.4V,1880mAh,2S1P,59X38X25mmPowerAdapterUniversalAC100V~260V,47~63Hzinput,12V,3.5Aoutput.Physical155x96x42mm,650g(BASICCONFIGURE)OperatingTemperature:‐20to+60CStorageTemperature‐40to+70CEnvironmentChargingTemperature0to+50COperatingHumidity5%~95%nonecondensingRuggedSpecificationIP675ftdroptoconcrete
10 MIL‐STD‐810FMIL‐STD‐461FCertificationFCC1.Case:standardnylon(waterproof)casewithbeltloop;2.Mount:Vehiclemount(usingRAMmount)3.elastichandstrap:preventaccidentaldrop4.StyluswithtetherkitAccessories  5.Power:DC‐Adapter&powercord12VVehiclechargerwith12Vcable(option) 1.1.2. Package Contents ThestandardN37Bincludesthefollowingitems:1. N37BHENDHELDunit2. powercord&Adapter3. battery4. stylus&string5. Handstrap6. USBconnectingcable 1.1.3. Optional Accessories Inadditionthefollowingoptionalaccessoriesmaybeincluded:•VehicleMountPleasecarefullycheckthedeliverydocumentstoensurethatallitemsarepresent.Intheunlikelyeventofadiscrepancypleasecontactyoursupplier.
111.2. Familiarize with the N37B ThefollowingsectionsdescribethemaincomponentsandfeaturesoftheN37B.1.2.1. Front View ItemDescriptionLCDtouchscreenDisplaystheapplicationsanddatastoredtheN37B.Itisatouch‐sensitivescreenandcanbeoperatedusingthestylusorfinger.NavigationKeys PressthesekeystonavigateintheN37Binterface.FunctionKeys ProgrammablekeypadinterfaceforcontrollingtheN37B.Powerbutton ¾ Ifthedeviceisoff,pressthisbuttontoturniton.¾ Whentheunitison,pressthisbuttonfor3secondstoturntheN37Boff.PowerLED Indicatesthebatterychargingpowerstatus.Green‐Batteryisfullychargedorthedeviceisrunningonbatterypower.WhenLEDflashes,thebatterychargeisat13%.Thebatteryshouldberechargedimmediately.Battery Light Power LED LCD Touch Screen NavigationKeys Power Button Function Keys
121.2.2. Right View ItemDescriptionRJ45PortConnectstotheLAN.SWResetSwitchPresstheendofthestylusintothebuttontoresettheN37B.Aresetallowsyourdevicetogetafreshstart,similartowarmrebootingacomputer.EarphonePlugConnectstoaudioline‐outdevices(earphonesorheadphones)foruseinnoisyenvironments.MicrophonePlugEnablestherecordingofvoiceusinganexternalmicrophoneUSBminitypeBportUSBminitypeBport(client).MicroSDSlotAccommodatesMicroSecureDigitalmemorycards.HWResetSwitchPresstheendofthestylusintothebuttontoresetN37B.DCINJackConnecttheACadaptertothisjacktosupplypowertochargetheN37Bbattery. RJ45 SW Reset Microphone Plug Earphone Plug USB mini B Port DC IN Micro SD Slot HW Reset
131.2.3. Bottom View ItemDescriptionBatteryCoverLatchUnlockthelatchtoopenthebatterycompartmentcover,toplaceorremovebattery. 1.2.4. Left View ItemDescriptionRS232SerialPortConnectsusingamini9wayDtypeconnectorforthisportforserialcommunications.USBtypeAport ConnectstoUSBtypeAport(host)tothisport.Battery Cover Latch USB A Port RS 232 Serial Port RS 232 Serial Port
141.2.5. Back View ItemDescriptionStylusEnablesyoutointeractwiththeoperatingsystem.Removethestylusfromtheholderandholdanduseitthesamewayyouwouldapenorpencil.Forusewiththetouchscreen..BatteryCompartmentHousestheremovableandrechargeablebatterypack. 1.2.6. Top View ItemDescription15pinconnectorSlotAdditionalfunctionalitycanbeprovidedbyusingoptionalReadercards.SIMCardSlotAdditionalfunctionalitycanbeprovidedbyusingSIMcards.OnlywithWANmoduleincluded.Stylus Battery Compartment SIM Card Slot 15 pin connector
15Chapter TWO 2.1. Getting Started Thischapterexplainshowtoinstallandchargethebattery,howtocheckthebatterystatus,howtoturnontheN37B,andhowtocalibratethescreen. 2.2. Connecting the N37B 2.2.1. Installing the battery Thispartexplainshowtoinstallthebattery. WARNING!Thereisariskoffireandburnsifthebatterypackishandledimproperly.DONOTdisassemble,crush,puncture,shortexternalcontacts,ordisposethebatterypackinfireorwater.DONOTattempttoopenorservicethebatterypack.Disposeofusedbatteriesaccordingtolocalrecyclingguidelinesinyourarea.Abackupbatterycellisembeddedintoyourdevicetopreventdatalossininstanceswhentheremovablebatterypackisremovedorcompletelydischarged.Thisbackupbatterycellwillonlysupportthesystemforamaximumof10minutes.Firsttimeuse,pleasechargeHandheldovernight(8Hours)toensurebackupbatteryisfullycharged.
16StatusCharging ReadyPowerOFF．Amberflashinglight ．Amberlight PowerON．AmberflashingwithGreenlight ．Amberlight 1.Removethebatterycompartmentcover. 2.Alignthebatterycontactswiththecontactsinthecompartmentandplacethebatteryinthecompartmentasshownbelow. 3.Replacethebatterycompartmentcover,andlockthebatterylatch.
172.2.2. Charging the Battery BeforeusingtheN37Bforthefirsttimeitwillneedchargingforabout4hoursatleast.TheN37Bcanbechargedusingthepoweradaptor.NOTE:Whenthebatterypowerisbelow10%,theN37Bwillentersuspendmode. 2.2.3. Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger 1.OpenthesidedoorontherightbottomoftheN37B. 2.Plugtheadaptercharger(B)intothesidedoor(A). 3.PlugthepowercordintotheACadapter(C).4.PlugtheACadapter(D)intoanelectricaloutlet.
182.3. Powering up for the First Time AfteryouhavechargedtheN37Bforabout4hoursthedeviceisreadytobeused.YoucannowstartuptheN37Bwhenyoucancalibratethetouchscreen,practicewiththestylusandsetthedate,timeandzone.Turnonyourdevicebypressingthepowerbuttononthefrontpanel. 2.4. Calibrating the touch screen Thecalibrationscreenautomaticallyappearswhentheunitispoweredonforthefirsttimeorafterthesystemisreset.1.Tapthecentercrosshairfirmlyandaccuratelywiththestylus.Thecrosshairmovestothenextlocation.2.Followthecrosshairandcontinuetappinguntilthescreenhasbeencalibrated.3.Aftercalibrationisfinished,presstheEnterkeytosavethesettingsorpressEsctoreverttotheprevioussettings. NOTE:Torecalibratethescreenatanytime,tapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.
19Thendouble‐tapStylus.TaptheCalibrationtab,andtapRecalibrate.2.5. Setting the Time and Date 1.TapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.2.Double‐tapDate/Time.3.Tapthearrowsnexttothemonthtoselectthecorrectmonth.4.Selectafieldinthetimeboxandtapthearrowsnexttothetimetochangethevalueofthefield.5.Tapthedrop‐downarrownexttoTimeZonetoselectthecorrecttimezoneforyourarea.6.ChecktheboxnexttoAutomaticallyadjust...tohavetheOSautomaticallyuHendheldtethetimefordaylightsaving.
20 7.TagApplytosavethesettings.2.6. Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1.TapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.2.Double‐tapOEMsUtility.3.ClicktheDisplayManagertab.4.UnderBacklightControl,clicktheDarkarrowtomakethescreendarker,orclicktheBrightarrowtomakethescreenbrighter.5.ClickOKtosaveandexittheutility.
21Chapter THREE 3.1. Using the Hardware 3.2. Keypads and Function Buttons ThekeypadenablesyoutobothenterinformationandinteractwiththeN37Boperatingsystem. 3.2.1. Entering Characters with the Keypad Theoperatingsystemhasanonscreenkeyboardthatenablesyoutoenteralphanumericcharacterswiththestylus.Presstheinputpanelicon inthesystemtraytoviewtheinputpanelmenu.TapKeyboardtoviewtheonscreenkeyboard.TapHideInputPaneltoclosethekeyboard.Thekeyboardemulatesastandardcomputerkeyboard.Taptheonscreenkeyboardtoenter,edit,anddeletetext.
223.3. Using the Stylus CAUTION!NeveruseanythingotherthantheN37Bstylusonthescreen.Usinganotherobjectasastyluscouldcausepermanentdamage.Youcanuseyourfingertointeractwiththescreenaswell.1.Removethestylusfromitsholder.2.Holdthestylusasyouwouldapencil.3.Tomakeaselectionfromamenu,lightlytapthetipofthestylusonthatitem. Adjusting the Double-Tap Rate Setthestylusdouble‐taprateasfollows.1.TapStart→Settings→ControlPanel.2.Double‐tapStylus.3.TaptheDouble‐Taptab. 4.Double‐taponthecheckerboardgraphictosetyourdoubletaprate. 3.4. Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card TheN37BhasaSDcardslotcompatiblewithawiderangeofMicroSDcards,whichareprimarilyusedtobackuportransferfilesanddata.TheslotalsosupportsSDHCcards.ToinsertaMicroSDcardintotheMicroSDslot.1.Opentherightcentredoor.
232.InserttheMicroSDcardwiththenotchedcornerasorientedasshownbelow 3Pressthecardintotheslot.Thecardissecurewhenitisflushwiththeslot.4.Closeandlockthedoor.3.5. Removing a Storage Card 1.Opentherightcentredoor.2.Pressthecardinandrelease.Thecardpopsout.3.Removethecardfromtheslot.4.Closeandlockthedoor. 3.6. WWAN SIM Card Set Up 1.RemovethetwohandscrewsonthetopoftheN37B.2.InserttheSIMCardintotheSIMCardslotasshown.
243.Pushthecardintotheslot.Thecardissecurewhenitisflushwiththeslot. Note!ThebatterymustberemovedbeforeSIMcardcanbefitted. 3.7. Connecting Devices to the N37B ThissectiondescribeshowtoconnectdevicestotheN37B.ConnectioncanbemadedirectlytotheN37Borusingthecradle.3.7.1. Connecting USB TheN37BcanaccommodatebothUSBTypeAandUSBminiTypeB. Connecting a USB Type A TheillustrationbelowshowshowtoconnectaUSBtypeAdevicetotheN37B.The
25connectorcanonlygoinoneway.Ifitdoesnotgoinsmoothly,checktheorientationandtryagain. Connecting a MINI USB Type B TheillustrationbelowshowshowtoconnectaminiUSBtypeBcabletotheN37B.Theconnectoriskeyedtoonlygoinoneway.Ifitdoesnotgoinsmoothly,checktheorientationandtryagain.
263.7.2. Connecting a Serial Device ConnectaserialdevicetotheN37Btoperformserialcommunications.Pleaseseebelowillustration 3.7.3. Connection to a LAN TheN37BisconnectedusingaRJ‐45connector.Seebelow:
27 3.7.4. Connecting Headphones and a Microphone TheN37Butilizesanexternalmicrophoneandspeaker.Aheadsetandmicrophonecanbeusedinnoisyenvironments.Seetheillustrationabove.
28Chapter FOUR 4.1. Getting Connected 4.2. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync InordertoexchangedatabetweenyourcomputerandtheN37BandinstallextraapplicationsorutilitiestotheN37B,MicrosoftActiveSyncmustbeinstalledonyourcomputer.ConnecttheN37BtoaPCusingaUSBtypeBcable.DownloadthelatestversionofMicrosoftActiveSyncfromtheMicrosoftwebsite.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. 4.2.1. Connecting to Your Computer 1.AfterActiveSynchasbeeninstalled,connecttheUSBBcabletotheUSBportonyourN37B.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N37B.TheNewPartnershipsetupwizardwillautomaticallystart.NOTE:IfActiveSyncdoesn’tstartautomatically,clickStart→Programs→Microsoft
29ActiveSync.Ifamessageappearsindicatingthatitisunabletodetectaconnection,clicktheCancelbuttonandmanuallyconfigurethecommunicationsettings.5.Followtheonscreeninstructions. 6.Whentheconfigurationprocessiscomplete,theActiveSyncwindowappears.7.Synchronizationwillbeinitializedandwilltakeplaceifyou’vechosentosynchronizeperiodicallyoruponconnection.8.ActiveSyncdetectstheN37Bandestablishesaconnection. 9.ClickNo,andthenclickNext.
304.3. Connecting GPS TorunGPSDemoprogram,itneedtodownloadVisualGPSfrominternet.CopythisprogramontoDeskonchip1tosave,anddoubletagtoinstallVisualGPSasfollowinstruction.Copy“visualGPSceinstall.CAB”toN37B–Desktop,andexecute“visualGPSceinstall.CAB”ondesktop. FollowtheseinstructionstosetupaGPSconnection. 1.FromSTART‐>PROGRAM‐>Utility‐>“PwrCtrl”,andchoseGPS“ON” 2.TapStart→ProgramÆVisualGPS.
31 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.
324.4. Connecting WWAN N37BequipWWAN(WirelessWideAreaNetwork)moduleasHSDPA3.5Ghighspeedconnection,wheresupportsGSM/GPRS/WCDMA/HSDPA3.5GandDatatransmissiononly.1.FromSTART‐>PROGRAM‐>Utility‐>“PwrCtrl,andchoseGPRS“ON”2.ChoseStartÆSettingsÆControlPanelÆNetworkandDial‐upconnections3.TapMakeNewConnectionÎ『Dial‐UpConnection』Î『HSDPASiemensHC25』Î『Configure…』 4.Set『BaudRate』115200,thenchose『CallOptions』tosetupAPN5.InputATCommand『+cgdcont=1,”ip”,”internet”』,and『PhoneNumber』input『*99#.Then,CLICKOK.
336.ClickControlPanelthenNetworkandDial‐upConncetions.7.Click『DialProperties…』and『DialingPatterns….Then,place“G”intoeachblankasfollow:8.ConnectionissuccessfulwhentheStatusscreendisplaysConnected.
34Chapter FIVE 5.1. Advance Settings 5.2. Checking the Battery Status Thissectiondescribeshowtoviewthepowerlevelforboththemainandbackupbatteryandhowtosetpowersavingoptions.Tocheckthemainandbackupbatterystatus: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.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. 5.3. Optimizing Battery Life YoucanextendtheN37Bbatterylifebydoingeitherofthefollowing:•Changetheautomaticpowersettings•Minimizetheuseofthebacklight5.3.1. Changing the Automatic Power Settings To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
35desiredtimeoutforeachitem.–SwitchstatetoUserIdle:N37Benterspowersavingmodewhenthereisnouserinputaftertheselectedtimeout.Thebacklightbrightnessisreduced.ThebacklightresumesnormalbrightnesswhentheLCDisTouched.–SwitchstatetoSystemIdle:N37Benterspowersavingmodewhenthereisnosystemactivityaftertheselectedtimeout.Thebacklightisturnedoff.ThebacklightturnsonwhentheLCDistouched.–SwitchstatetoSuspend:N37Benterssuspendmodewhenthereisnouserinputorsystemactivityaftertheselectedtimeout.TimeoutvaluesrangefromNever,and4/5/10/30minutes. 5.3.2. Adjusting Backlight Settings ThepowerconsumptionoftheLCDbacklightmaybehigh,turnoffthebacklightfunctionifitisnotnecessary.Ifabacklightisrequired,set“automaticallyturnoffthebacklight”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.
365.4. Performing a System Reset Youmayneedtoperformaresetifthedevicefreezes(i.e.,devicenolongerrespondstothebuttonsonthescreen).Aresetallowsyourdevicetogetafreshstart,similartorebootingacomputer.Thiswillrestartyourdeviceandadjustmemoryallocation.Allrecordsandentriesareretainedafterareset.Unsaveddatainopenprogramsmayinsomecasesbelost.Performing a Software/Hardware reset 1.Removethestylusfromitsholder.2.LightlypressthetipofthestylustotheresetbuttonlocatedontheN37B.
375.5. Changing the Screen Resolution ItmaybenecessarytochangethescreenresolutionfromVGAtoQVGA,orfromQVGAtoVGA.1.Start‐>PROGRAM‐>Utilizes‐>DispSet 2.WaitfortheN37BRe‐start.
385.6. Rotate Screen Itmaybenecessarytorotatethescreendisplayfromstandardthroughteither90,180or270degrees.1.Start‐>PROGRAM‐>Utilizes‐>DispSet 2.Selecttheangleofrotation.

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