Casio Stylus manual

1 Packing List Thank you f or purchasing the P oc ket PC "the Rugged PD A". A list of the items included with this product is given belo w . Confir m that nothing is missing or damaged. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from which you purchased this product. Rugged PDA Stylus AC Adaptor Battery Pack User's Guide ([...]

2 CASIO ® End-User software License Agreement Please read carefully before using this equipment. The main CASSIOPEIA unit and the items that come bundled with it include the Software Products (application programs, related documentation, etc.), the rights to which belong to CASIO COMPUTER CO., L TD . Rights in the "Software Product" are [...]

3 Microsoft ® Pocket PC Software 2003 End User License Agreement • Y ou hav e acquired a device ("DEVICE") that includes software licensed b y CASIO COMPUTER CO,. L TD. ("CASIO") from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, print[...]

4 USE OF THIS SOFTW ARE IN ANY MANNER THA T COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-4 VISU AL ST ANDARD IS PROHIBITED , EXCEPT FOR USE DIRECTL Y RELA TED T O (A) DA T A OR INFORMA TION (i) GENERA TED BY AND OBT AINED WITHOUT CHARGE FROM A CONSUMER NO T THEREBY ENGAGED IN A BUSINESS ENTER- PRISE, AND (ii) FOR PERSONAL USE ONL Y ; AND (B) O THER USES SPECIFICALL Y AN[...]

5 Safety Precautions • T o use this pr oduct safely and correctly , read this User’ s Guide thoroughly and operate as instr ucted. After reading this guide, keep it close at hand for easy r eference. Please keep all informations for future refer ence. • Always observe the warnings and cautions indicated on the product. • If this Guide is mi[...]

6 Handling the Rugged PDA Stop using the Rugged PD A and tur n it off in places where its operation is prohibited. The eff ects of electromagnetic radiation ma y result in an accident. Should the Rugged PDA malfunction, start to emit smoke or a str ange odor , or otherwise beha ve abnormally , immediately shut down the power , remov e the batter y [...]

7 W arning! Should you drop the Rugged PDA and dam- age it, immediately shut down the power and unplug the A C adaptor from the power outlet. Continued use creates the danger of shorting, fire and electric shock. ❒ Attempting to repair the Rugged PDA yourself is ex- tremely dangerous. Contact your authorized CASIO distributor for repair and maint[...]

8 W arning! Do not place bedding materials on top of the AC adaptor while it is on or place the Rugged PDA on heated flooring or near other heating apparatus during charging. Doing so might cause it to deform, or result in a fire or malfunction. Make sure the po wer plug and AC adaptor plug are inserted as far as they will go. Loose plugs create th[...]

9 W arning! Battery Pack Use only the battery pack that comes with the Rugged PDA. When the battery pack reaches the end of its life, replace it with a new battery pack as specified by CASIO. Other types of the battery pack hav e diff erent v oltage rating and polarity , which creates the danger of fire and bursting of the batteries. Never try to t[...]

10 Caution! the Rugged PDA Do not place the Rugged PDA on an unstable or uneven surface. Doing so can cause the Rugged PDA to fall, creating the danger of mal- function, fire, and electric shock. Do not leave the Rugged PDA in the following areas. • Areas where the Rugged PDA will be sub- ject to large amounts of humidity or dust, or directly exp[...]

11 Caution! Power Cord and Peripherals Do not overly bend the power cord, do not al- low it to be caught between desks or other fur- niture, and never place heavy objects on the power cord. Doing so can cause shorting or breaking of the power cord, creating the dan- ger of fire and electric shock. Be sure to grasp the plug when unplugging the power[...]

12 The CE marking indicates compliance to applicable European Dir ectives and Norms declared by; CASIO Europe GmbH Bornbarch 10, D-22848 Norderstedt, Germany certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipments: are tested and found to conform with the essential requir ements for protection of health and the safety of the[...]

13 GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas.) 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 de- signed to provide r easonable protection against harmful inter ference in a reside[...]

14 Industry Canada “This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Appara- tus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.” Industrie Canada “Cet appareil numérique r especte les limites de bruits ra[...]

15 Before Using the Rugged PDA • This product has been designed and manufactured under stringent quality control. Should you suspect the Rugged PDA is defective or malfunctioning, contact your original dealer or authorized distributor . Repair and maintenance are subject to the terms and conditions of the W arranty . The mis-operation of electron[...]

16 The Rugged PD A and AC adaptor ma y become warm during use. • This is caused by the CPU operation or the current when the Rugged PDA's battery is charged. This is not malfunction. The heating v alue charges according to the con- dition of use. • When the Rugged PD A or the A C ada ptor is warmer than usual, shut do wn the power , unplug[...]

17 Cautions when carrying the Rugged PDA • Do not put the Rugged PDA into the hip pocket of your trousers and then sit down. Doing so may break it and cause a malfunction. • Do not carry the Rugged PDA around in a bag containing hard objects with protru- sions. If these objects bump against the Rugged PDA or force is applied from above, the dis[...]

18 Notes on transfer of ownership of this product Transf erring ownership (selling) this product should be done in compliance with item 1 below . Accepting ownership (buying) this product should be done in compliance with item 2 below . 1) If you transfer ownership of this product When transferring o wnership of this device to a third party , hand [...]

19 Maintenance and Care Normal care Shut down the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before cleaning the Rugged PDA. Cleaning the Rugged PDA with the power on creates the danger of electric shock. • Clean the Rugged PDA by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. If the Rugged PDA is very dirty , wipe it with a cloth that has been moi[...]

20 Storage Follow the procedur e below to put the Rugged PDA into storage. If you have used the Rugged PDA for a long period, it will have become dusty . We recommend cleaning it bef ore putting it into stor- age. Y ou can find inf ormation about cleaning in the previous section “Maintenance and Care.” 1. Back up all the data on the Rugged PDA [...]

21 Contents Packing List ................................................................................................................... .1 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................ 5 Before Using the Rugged PDA ....................................................[...]

22 Chapter 2 Basic Operations PIM .................................................................................................... 68 About Pocket Outlook ................................................................................. 68 Calender .................................................................................................[...]

23 Chapter 3 Connecting Peripherals A C Adaptor ...................................................................................... 102 Connecting the AC Adaptor to the Rugged PD A ....................................... 102 Connecting the AC Adaptor to the Basic Cr adle ....................................... 102 Specifications ................[...]

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26 Names of Parts and Their Functions Names of P ar ts and Their Functions Front q Power switch ( ) Press this key to turn the power on or off. Once the power is turned on, it cannot be turned off for 10 seconds. w Indicator lamps Right side: Flashes green when the CF car d or SD card is being used. It also flashes red for the alarm and is used as [...]

27 1 Names of P ar ts and Their Functions t Speaker Sounds such as the alarm come out of the speaker . Sound does not come out of the speaker when earphones or headphones are connected to the head- phone jack. y Program buttons Pushing the program buttons starts the program assigned to that button. The four default settings are, fr om the upper lef[...]

28 !9 Stylus @0 Strap hole @1 Battery pack cover @2 Battery pack cover lock switch @3 Infrared communication port @4 Serial connector @5 Power terminals @7 Power adaptor port !9 Stylus @6 Serial connector cover !9 Stylus Use this pen for entering items on the touch panel screen. (See page 29) @0 Strap hole Y ou can attach a commercially available s[...]

29 1 Names of P ar ts and Their Functions @6 Serial connector cover Use this rubber cover when not using the serial I/F . @7 Power adaptor port ( ) Connect the power cord fr om the AC adaptor to this port. Remove the rubber cover to use it. (See page 37) UP DOWN Operating the Rugged PDA About Buttons on the Side The buttons on the side of the Rugge[...]

30 • T ake care to a void misplacing the stylus . Be sure to put back the stylus into its holder when you are not using it. • T ake care to a void damaging or breaking the tip of the stylus . • Never use pen, pencil, or other writing tool to avoid scratches on the screen. • Keep the tip of the stylus and the Rugged PDA screen clean and free[...]

31 1 Names of P ar ts and Their Functions Connecting the Strap It is possible to attach a commercially available strap. See the illustration below . Attaching the Screen Protect Sheet Follow the procedur e below to attach the optional screen protect sheet (HA- C90PS5B). Do not press strongly on the LCD screen when attaching the screen protect sheet[...]

32 r With the adhesive side facing down, put the edge of the protect sheet along the edge of the screen frame as shown in Fig. 3. * Do not put it too far under the edge. * Air bubbles caught under the protect sheet will not af fect the input operability . Removing the protect sheet q Stick a piece of tape to the edge on the protect sheet to r emove[...]

33 1 Power Supply Power Supply The Rugged PDA uses an AC adaptor to connect to an outside power source or to recharge the batteries. Attach the battery pack and charge the Rugged PDA's battery until it is full to do the initial setup when using it for the first time or after not using it for a long period, and when the battery is low . Caution[...]

34 Attaching and Removing the Battery Pack Attaching 1. T ur n off the Rugged PDA, and turn it over . Slide the battery pack cover lock switches with the end of the stylus to FREE ( q ), and remove the battery pack cover . 2. Align the battery pack with the slot and inser t it into the slot ( w ). Next, reattach the battery pack cover , and slide t[...]

35 1 Power Supply Removing 1. T ur n off the Rugged PDA, and turn it over . 2. Slide the battery pack cover lock switches with the end of the stylus to FREE ( q ), and remove the battery pack cover . Next, remove the battery pack ( w ). • The internal backup batter y can maintain the data in the memory for up to 30 minutes (if the backup battery [...]

36 Charging the Battery Pack The AC adaptor is used not only to supply power from the AC power outlet but also to charge the battery pack. The batter y pack is also charged while the Rugged PDA is in use (power is on) if the AC adaptor (provided) is connected with the battery pack inser ted in the Rugged PDA. A warning label like the one shown belo[...]

37 1 Power Supply Charging the Batter y with the A C Adaptor Pull back the rubber cover from the AC adaptor jack and insert the cable. The battery pack takes about 5 hours (when the Rugged PDA is tur ned off) to fully charge, and then the left side indicator LED lights green. Under the same condi- tions, the built in backup battery takes four hours[...]

38 Checking Remaining Battery Power • Y ou can check the remaining power level in the batteries on the "Power" scr een. The battery loses power slowly even if the Rugged PDA is not being used. The battery may lose all power if the Rugged PDA is stored for a long period of time. We r ecommend checking the power level in the battery from [...]

39 1 Power Supply Using the A C Adaptor The battery attached to the Rugged PDA charges when the AC adaptor is at- tached. Besides charging the battery pack with the AC adaptor , we recommend attaching the AC adaptor to the Rugged PDA when perfor ming one of the follow- ing operations that consume power from the battery pack. • When using the Rugg[...]

40 Initial Setup Initial Setup Procedure The first time you use the Rugged PDA, fully charge the battery , then per form the following procedur e (if possible connect the AC adaptor to the Rugged PDA during this operation) according to the instructions appear ed on the screen to set the initial setup. Doing Initial Setup 1. Push the power switch to[...]

41 1 Initial Setup 3. Set the time zone in which the Rugged PDA is used. 4. Initial setup is finished. T ap the appropriate area on the scr een. IT-10_1/40-66-E.p65 06.6.15, 6:41 PM 41[...]

42 5. The "T oday" screen appears, you can star t using the Rugged PDA. If tapping on the screen has no eff ect, or if the screen is blank, first do a "Full reset (initialize memory)." (See page 98) • After initial setup, or after Full reset, set the q "Clock&Alarms," w "Owner information" or e "Pa[...]

43 1 Initial Setup V ar ious Screen Adjustments Do the following adjustments, if the screen is dif ficult to see or to operate after the initial setup. Adjusting the Screen Brightness Y ou can adjust the screen brightness with the Action button and the Cursor button to make the screen easier to see when operating the Rugged PDA in dark loca- tions.[...]

44 When Initial Setup Is Finished This section describes the Rugged PDA's basic operations after initial setup is fin- ished. T oda y Screen When you turn on the Rugged PDA for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), you'll see the T oday screen. Y ou can also display it by tapping the T oday's icon. On the T oday s[...]

45 1 Initial Setup If more notification icons need to be displayed than there is room to display them, the Notification icon, , will displa y . T ap the icon to view all notification icons. Status Icons Status icons in the navigation bar* or the command bar* indicate the current status of the Rugged PDA. Clicking a status icon displays the applicab[...]

46 Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar is located at the top of the scr een. It displays the active program and cur rent time, and allows you to switch to pr ograms and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the scr een to per form tasks in pr ograms. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the Input Panel butto[...]

47 1 Initial Setup Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus vary from program to pr ogram. T o access a pop-up menu, tap and [...]

48 Enter Information on the Rugged PDA Y ou have several options for entering new information: • Use the input panel to enter typed text, either by using the soft keyboard or other input method. • Write dir ectly on the screen. • Draw pictures on the scr een. • Speak into the Rugged PDA microphone to r ecord a message. Use Microsoft ® Acti[...]

49 1 Initial Setup When you use the input panel, the Rugged PDA anticipates the word you ar e typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the dis- played word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use the Rugged PDA, the more wor ds it learns to anticipate. T o change word suggestion options, [...]

50 Wor d Completion options: The Rugged PDA intelligently will attempt to guess at or pr edict the full word that you're entering by doing a dictionary lookup. When you pur chase the Rugged PDA, a default set of words is installed. However , as you begin using the Rugged PDA and begin using words not in that dictionary , they are automatically[...]

51 1 Initial Setup T o type with the soft keyboard: 1. T ap the ar r ow next to the Input Panel button and then Keyboard . 2. On the soft keyboar d that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. The soft keyboard can be used in two modes: large and small. Large mode gives the advantage of larger keys and therefor e higher accuracy; small mode gi[...]

52 1. T o space forward, swipe horizontally in a forwar d direction with stylus on the keyboard. 2. T o move backwards, swipe horizontally in a backwar ds direction with stylus on the keyboard. 3. T o carriage return, swipe vertically downwards with stylus on the keyboard. 4. T o shift + key , swipe vertically upwards with stylus on the keyboard an[...]

53 1 Initial Setup T o use Letter Recognizer: With Letter Recognizer you can write letters using the stylus just as you would on paper . 1. T ap the ar r ow next to the Input Panel button and then Letter Recog- nizer . 2. Write a letter in the box. As you can see, the screen has been broken into thr ee segments. The first allows you to enter upper [...]

54 T o adjust Letter Recognizer options: Select the arrow icon in the SIP chooser ar ea and tap Options . Be sure Letter Recognizer is selected as the input method. Select the Options button. Quick Stroke lets you write all letters using one str oke. While this method will allow you to write faster , it requires learning how to form letters in a ne[...]

55 1 Initial Setup T o use Block Recognizer: With Block Recognizer you can input character strokes using the stylus that ar e similar to those used on other devices. 1. T ap the ar r ow next to the Input Panel button and then Block Recog- nizer . 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter , it is conver ted to typed text that appears on [...]

56 T o select typed text If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first. • Drag the stylus across the text you want to select. Y ou can cut, copy , and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu. Entering a date in an a[...]

57 1 Initial Setup Wr iting on the Screen In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes pr ogram, and in the Notes tab in Calendar , Contacts, and T asks, you can use your stylus to write directly on the scr een. Write the way you do on paper . Y ou can edit and format what you've written and convert the infor mation to text at a late[...]

58 If you accidentally write on the screen, tap T ools , then Undo and try again. Y ou can also select text by tapping the Pen button to deselect it and then dragging the stylus across the scr een. Y ou can cut, copy , and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command on[...]

59 1 Initial Setup Tips for getting good recognition: • Write neatly . • Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. W rite the cross of the "t" and apostrophes below the top line so that they ar e not confused with the word above. Write periods and commas above the line. • For better recognition, try increasing the zoom [...]

60 Drawing on the Screen Y ou can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the scr een. The differ ence between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select items and how they can be edited. For example, selected drawings can be r esized, while writing cannot. T o create a drawing: • Cross thr ee ruled lines on your first strok[...]

61 1 Initial Setup T o select a drawing: If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first. • T ap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. T o select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button and then drag to select the drawings you want. Y ou can cut, copy , and paste selected drawings by tapping a[...]

62 Recording a Message In any program wher e you can write or draw on the screen, you can also quickly capture thoughts, r eminders, and phone numbers by recording a message. In Cal- endar , T asks, and Contacts, you can include a recor ding in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either cr eate a stand-alone r ecording or include a recor d[...]

63 1 Initial Setup Using My T ext When using Inbox or MSN Messenger , use My T ext to quickly insert preset or frequently used messages into the text entry area. T o insert a message, tap My T ext and tap a message. Y ou can add text after inserting a My T ext message bef ore sending it. T o edit a My T ext message, in the T ools menu, tap Edit and[...]

64 Button Operation Settings Pushing the Program button on the fr ont of the Rugged PDA while it is tur ned off automatically turns the power on. Y ou can use the "Program Button" to set whether or not pushing the Program button turns on the power . Using the Program button to disable the power on operation can be used to prevent the powe[...]

65 1 Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a computer allows you to share data with the computer , transfer files to and from the computer and back up files to the computer . Compatible Computers Computers must meet the following minimum conditions to connect to and exchange data with the Rugged PDA. The following conditio[...]

66 Connecting to a Computer Do not connect the Rugged PDA to the computer befor e installing ActiveSync. The Rugged PDA and the computer can be connected in the following way . • When connecting via the Basic Cradle or Bridge Satellite Cradle, connect the Basic Cradle or Bridge Satellite Cradle to the USB port or RS-232C por t on the computer , a[...]

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68 PIM The letters "PIM" stand for "Personal Information Manager ," which is a program for control- ling personal information. The Rugged PDA comes with Microsoft Pocket Outlook (Pocket Outlook) built in. Pocket Outlook is the pocket version of Micr osoft Outlook, which is used as the PIM on many of today's personal compute[...]

69 PIM 2 Syncing with a PC The Rugged PDA can be connected to a PC for syncing the program contents of the Rugged PDA Pocket Outlook with Outlook or Exchange running on the PC. This data can also be directly synced with an Exchange server . Notification Settings The following settings can be used to set up the Rugged PDA to notify you of upcoming t[...]

70 Calender Calendar is a program that helps you manage your schedule. Appointments and meetings in Calendar can be viewed using a variety of differ ent for mats, and you can set alarms to notify you of upcoming appointment times. Command bar buttons are used to select the Calendar view you want. ......... Agenda View ........... Day View .........[...]

71 PIM 2 Week View Week V iew shows appointments for a full week. Month Vie w / Y ear View Month View shows a full month calendar , while Y ear View shows calendars for a full year . The Month View also shows whether or not you have appointments sched- uled on each day . Indicates a morning (AM) appointment. Indicates an afternoon (PM) appointment.[...]

72 Contacts Use Contacts to store and manage the names, addr esses, phone numbers, and e- mail addresses of friends, co-workers, customers, etc. The Contacts screen lists the names and phone numbers of the entries, as shown below . Each line of the list repr esents one record of "Contacts data." T yping characters here im- mediately recal[...]

73 PIM 2 T asks T asks lets you keep track of jobs and tasks you need to do. The list shown below appears first whenever you start up T asks. Click here to select the cat- egory ("Pending," "Com- pleted," etc.) of the tasks you want to display . Completed tasks can be in- dicated with a check mark. This symbol indicates prior - [...]

74 Programs Progr ams Cov ered in this Section In addition to Inbox and other programs that let you use the Internet, and PIM programs and Calendar , the Rugged PDA also comes bundled with the pr ograms described below . P ock et Word This is the pocket version of Micr osoft Word wor d processing program. Pocket Excel This is the pocket version of [...]

75 Programs 2 Note Adding Programs The Rugged PDA comes with a built-in Microsoft Windows CE operating system (OS). Y ou can install programs that are compatible with Windows CE. Note that the Rugged PDA must be connected to a PC in order to add pr ograms. • For information about connecting the Rugged PDA to a PC, see "Connecting to a Comput[...]

76 Note F our P oc ket W ord Modes Pocket Wor d has the fours modes described below. Y ou can switch between modes as requir ed to input text into a document. T yping Mode ................... Use this mode to input and edit text using the input panel. In this mode, you can also use a variety of text styles and attributes, including bold, italic, te[...]

77 Programs 2 P ock et Excel Screen • T o maximize the amount of data on the display , tap View and then Full Screen . This will hide the tool bar , scroll bars, and other display elements, and use the entire display ar ea to display data. • In attention to the full screen, you can also turn display of each individual display elements on or off[...]

78 Using the Pla y er Screen After starting up Windows Media, you can use onscreen buttons that are similar to those found on a CD player to control playback. • Once started, Windows Media playback continues even if you switch to a different prog ram. • T ap the stop button to stop pla yback. If you turn off the Rugged PD A power while pla ybac[...]

79 Programs 2 Note MSN Messenger The MSN ® Messenger of the Rugged PDA is a pr ogram that uses instant messages. The following functions are supported. • Checking to see who is online • Sending and receiving instant messages • Using instant message to chat within a contact group A Microsoft Passport TM account or Microsoft Exchange mail acco[...]

80 Calculator Y ou can operate the nine-digit on-screen calculator by tapping its keys. • T ap [=] to execute a calculation. • Y ou can also use the input panel to input values for calculation. Game Input box Solitaire The object of Solitaire is to use all the car ds in the deck to build up the four suit stacks in ascending order , beginning wi[...]

81 Programs 2 Card Backup The Rugged PDA data can be backed up to a Compact Flash (CF) card, and SD/ MMC card, or to the Rugged PDA's FlashDisk. Backed up data can be r estored to the Rugged PDA when requir ed. Periodic backup is recommended to pr otect against the corruption or loss of important data. The following data can be backed up. • [...]

82 File Explorer Y ou can use File Explorer to perfor m the following operations on files stor ed in main memory or on a memory card. • Create a new folder . • Delete a file or folder . Note that a file or folder delete operation cannot be undone. • Move a file or folder . Moving a folder moves all of the files and folders inside along with i[...]

83 Programs 2 Note Using File Explorer T ap ➔ Programs ➔ File Explorer to start up File Explorer . This will initially display a list of files and folders located in the My Documents folder in the Rugged PDA main memory . • Some system files will not appear in File Explorer . Y ou can view such files using ActiveSync on y our computer. • Fi[...]

84 FLCE FLCE is a program for transferring a specified file to a specified folder . In addition, file transfer can be perfor med not only between two Rugged PDAs but also between the Rugged PDA and a PC connected via the cradle or via USB cable directly . The file and folder specified for transmission, the operation method and the destination are s[...]

85 Programs 2 Note Star ting Up a Program from Men u • T o start up a program assigned to a Menu button, tap the button. T o star t up a program assigned to a button on a sub-menu, first tap the sub-menu button and then tap the program button on the sub-menu that appears. • T o display another Menu page, tap the down arrow button to the right o[...]

86 Vie wing Help Help is your source of useful information about how to use the Rugged PDA. Y ou can refer ence help to learn the basics you need to know in order to use the Rugged PDA's built-in programs. It is the perfect way to look up operational information when you are on the r oad and don't have your user's guide with you. Hel[...]

87 Setup Overview 2 Setup Overview The basic operating environment of the Rugged PDA can be configur ed, and its hard- ware, system, and other components can be adjusted as r equired. T apping ➔ Settings displays a screen like the one shown below . P ersonal T ab Settings The Personal tab contains settings that you can use to personal the Rugged [...]

88 System T ab Settings The System tab contains various setting for the Rugged PDA har dware and system settings. Description This item displays version and copyright information about the system built into the Rugged PDA. Y ou can also set the device ID (Rugged PDA name), which is used to distin- guish the Rugged PDA from other terminals. Use this[...]

89 Setup Overview 2 Items CF Power Clock & Alarms CPU Speed CV ersion Memory Power Regional Settings Remove Programs Screen Storage Manager Description Use this item to configure Compact Flash car d and wireless LAN settings, and power saving settings. Use this item to specify a home city and a visiting city , and to configure date and time set[...]

90 Connections T ab Settings The Connections tab includes setting items that control the Rugged PDA connection to the Internet or an external computer using a cable or modem. Description Use this item to enable and disable receipt of infrar ed communication. Use this item to enable data exchange using Bluetooth short-distance wireless communication[...]

91 Infrared Communication 2 Note Infrared Communication Infrared Communication The Rugged PDA has an infrared communication port that can be used for IR transfer of data between two Rugged PDAs, or between the Rugged PDA and other type of Pocket PC. Y ou can also use infrared communication to transfer data and perfor m data synchronization between [...]

92 T o T ransf er Data Perfor m the following pr ocedure to transfer data. 1. Position the two Rugged PDAs no further than about 30 cm from each other , and so their infrared communication ports are facing each other . 2. On the original side, tap and hold the data item or file you want to send. Then on the shortcut menu that appears, tap Beam File[...]

93 Infrared Communication 2 T o send from a program 1. Start up the program whose data you want to send. • T o send Contacts data, for example, tap ➔ Contacts . 2. T ap and hold the data you want to send. T o send from File Explorer 1. Start up File Explorer . 2. T ap and hold the file you want to send. 3. On the shortcut menu, tap Beam Contact[...]

94 Bluetooth ® Bluetooth ® is wireless communication technology that uses the 2400MHz to 2483.5MHz band to transfer data. The Rugged PDA comes with Bluetooth ® technology built in, which provides it with the capability of performing high-speed, high-stability short-range wireless communication. T wo Rugged PDAs with Bluetooth ® intehrated do no[...]

95 Bluetooth 2 Tips to Help Ensure Successful Communication Note the following information, which can help you ensure successful Bluetooth ® data communication. • Make sure the Rugged PDA is visible fr om and within about 3 meters of the other Bluetooth ® devices. The communication range may be shorter depend- ing on the local environment (if t[...]

96 Wireless LAN The IT -10M20BR* supports connection to an 802.11b wireless LAN, or to a wireless LAN compatible peripheral. For example, you could connect to a hot spot at a train station or other public facility , access the Internet and send or receive e-mail, or access a company network. See "Tips to Help Ensure Successful Communication&qu[...]

97 Reset and Full Reset 2 Reset and Full Reset Reset Y ou should reset the Rugged PDA whenever it stops operating correctly due to user mis-operation or some abnormality . The following are examples of symptoms that indicate reset is r equired. • Nothing happens when you tap the screen or pr ess a button. • The busy icon continues to rotate for[...]

98 2. The Rugged PDA restarts and displays the T oday screen. • The reset pr ocess star ts as soon as you press the r eset switch. • If there is no pr oblem with memor y data, the T oday screen will appear a few seconds after the startup screen. All saved data in memory and all settings in effect prior to the reset will r emain unchanged, and y[...]

99 Reset and Full Reset 2 • The screen will change as shown below . Configure the Rugged PDA initial settings. (1) Startup Screen ➔ (2) Calibrate Screen 3. After configuring settings, press the power button to turn off the Rugged PDA. • If you have back up data, you can restor e it after per forming the above pr ocedure and confirming that th[...]

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102 A C Adaptor (AD-S15050AE) The AC adaptor can be used with the Rugged PDA or the optional Basic Cradle (HA- C60IO). Before using the AC adaptor , be sure to read "Safety Precautions" (page 5) to ensur e you use it correctly . The case of the AC adaptor may become warm during use. This does not indicate malfunction. T o ensure safety , [...]

103 AC Adaptor 3 Specifications Items Specifications Rated V oltage/Frequency Input 100 to 240V 50/60Hz Rated Output V oltage DC5V Power Cord Length 200cm(Input) 150cm(Output) Dimensions 40(W) × 94(D) × 31(H) mm Weight Approx. 250g (with power cords) Operating environment T emperature 0 - 40˚C, Humidity 30 - 80% (no condensation) T wo power cord[...]

104 Basic Cradle (HA-C60IO) Data can be transferr ed between a PC and the Rugged PDA using the Basic Cradle's USB interface or RS-232C interface. Also, the Rugged PDA charges while it is mounted on the Basic Cradle. Never bring in Rugged PDA a bathroom or any other location where the possibility of splashing or high humidity exists. Mounting t[...]

105 Basic Cradle 3 T o Mount the Rugged PD A onto the Basic Cradle 1. Place the Basic Cradle on a desk or some other flat, stable surface. 2. T ur n off the Rugged PDA. Rotate the serial connector cover on the bottom of the Rugged PDA one turn, and store it on the opposite side. Aligning the Rugged PDA with the gr ooves of the Basic Cradle ( q ), s[...]

106 T o Remo v e the Rugged PD A from the Basic Cradle 1. While holding the Basic Cradle with one hand, remove the Rugged PDA straight up. Specifications Items Specifications Interface USB × 1port (TYPE-B) RS-232C × 1port Charging Charging system Fixed voltage (with current limiter) Charging time Appr ox. 5 hours Power AC adaptor (AD-S15050AE) AC[...]

107 Bridge Satellite Cradle 3 Bridge Satellite Cradle (HA-C61IO) Data can be transferred between a PC and the Rugged PDA using the Bridge Satellite Cradle's USB interface or RS-232C inter face, and the Rugged PDA's infrar ed communica- tion port. The Bridge Satellite Cradle also can be used to charge the Rugged PDA. Use only the specified[...]

108 Keep the power contacts clean by wiping them with a soft, dry cloth or a cotton swab. Dirty power contacts can cause poor contact and de- crease charging efficiency . q Infrared communication port Align this port with the infrared communication port of the Rugged PDA for IrDA data communication. w The Rugged PDA detection switch This switch det[...]

109 Bridge Satellite Cradle 3 Using the Bridge Satellite Cradle The optional AC adaptor (AD-S42120AE) is used to supply power to the Bridge Satellite Cradle. Note that you cannot use the AC adaptor (AD-S15050AE) that comes with the Rugged PDA. 1. T ur n of f the Bridge Satellite Cradle and the PC you will be connecting to it. 2. Connect the specifi[...]

110 Linking Multiple Bridge Satellite Cradles The C-OUT port of the Bridge Satellite Cradle that is connected to the PC can be connected to the C-IN port of another Bridge Satellite Cradle using the optional daisy chain connection cable (DT -888RSC). Y ou can daisy chain up to eight Bridge Satellite Cradles. The infrared communication function uses[...]

111 Bridge Satellite Cradle 3 Configuring DIP Switch Settings The DIP switches are located under the cover on the bottom of the Bridge Satellite Cradle. Make sure Bridge Satellite Cradle power is turned of f before changing DIP switch settings. Though it is possible for the user to configure DIP switch settings, it is recommended that this operatio[...]

112 Specifications Items Specifications Interface USB × 1port (TYPE-B) RS-232C × 1port RS-422 × 2port (IN/OUT port) Infrared (IrDA) Charging Charging system Fixed voltage (with current limiter) Charging time Appr ox. 5 hours Power AC adaptor (AD-S42120AE) AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz, DC12V Dimensions 110(W) × 103(D) × 87.5(H) mm Weight Approx. 380g O[...]

113 Dual Battery Charger 3 Dual Battery Charger (HA-C32DCHG) A battery pack (HA-C21BA T) can be charged by loading it into the Dual Battery Charger . Use only the battery pack specified (HA-C21BA T) for the Rugged PDA. Using a non-specified battery pack may cause it to smoke, or flame resulting in electric shock or fire. Never bring in the Dual Bat[...]

114 Connecting Dual Battery Chargers T ogether Y ou can connect up to three battery chargers together for simultaneous charging of six battery packs. Y ou need only one AC adaptor , even if you have multiple battery chargers connected together . Do not connect more than three battery chargers together . 1. Use a screwdriver or a similar tool to rem[...]

115 Dual Battery Charger 3 Charging a Battery Pack The optional AC adaptor (AD-S42120AE) is used to supply power to the battery charger . A battery pack can be inser ted into either of the slots, or two battery packs can be charged at the same time. 1. Connect the AC adaptor to the AC adaptor port of the battery charger . 2. Insert a battery pack i[...]

116 Specifications Items Specifications Charging system Fixed-voltage fixed-current system Charging time One battery pack per battery charger: Approx. 2 hours T wo batter y packs per battery charger: Approx. 4 hours Power AC adaptor AD-S42120AE AC100 - 240V 50/60Hz, DC12V Dimensions 100(W) × 104(D) × 42(H) mm Weight Approx. 170g Operating environ[...]

117 Communication Card Cover 3 Communication Card Cover (HA-C92TCV) Loading a communication card into the car d slot of the Rugged PDA makes it possible to perform mobile Inter net browsing in a train station, hotel, etc. A communication card cover is pr ovided to cover the raised card antenna to avoid unexpected accidents, to protect the antenna f[...]

118 Cards Using a Compact Flash (CF) Card The Rugged PDA supports use of T ype I and T ype II (3.3V) Compact Flash cards. The following are the types of Compact Flash car ds suppor ted by the Rugged PDA. Memory Card A memory card works the same way as the data storage memory of the Rugged PDA. Y ou can use a memory card to store files cr eated with[...]

119 3 Cards Accessing Files on a Memory Card In order for the Rugged PDA's built-in pr ograms to access files on a memory card, a folder named "My Documents" must be created on the memory card (using File Explorer), and the files to be accessed must be moved to the "My Documents" folder . Note the following points. • Crea[...]

120 Attaching 1. Check to make sure that the Rugged PDA is turned off. • If it is turned on, press the power button to turn it off. 2. Carefully note which side of the car d is the front and which side is the back. With the front of the car d facing the display side of the Rugged PDA and with the card car efully positioned in the slot, load it in[...]

121 3 Cards Using an SD card or a MultiMedia Card The Rugged PDA supports use of SD cards and MultiMedia cards. For information about using a memory card, see "Accessing Files on a Memory Card" on page 119. Precautions when Loading and Removing Cards • A card has its fr ont and back, it must be oriented correctly when loading it into th[...]

122 Removing 1. Stop access of the card and turn off the Rugged PDA. 2. Use your finger to press gently in on the car d until you hear a click, and then release it. This will cause the car d to pop out par t way . Grasp the card with your fingers and pull it the r est of the way out. IT-10_3/101-122.p65 06.6.15, 6:49 PM 122[...]

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124 Item OS CPU Display functions Memory ROM RAM Bluetooth *3 Wireless LAN *3 Standard external interfaces Infrared CF card SD card Basic Cradle Headphone Speaker Microphone Power input Operating battery *5 T ype Operating period Charge period Backup battery Memory backup Drop Durability Dust/Water -splash proof Weight Dimensions Operating environm[...]

125 Specifications *1 The model is not available in the USA and Canada. *2 Though TFT scr eens are made using extremely high-grade technology , uneven brightness or fine dots sometimes occurs on these scr eens. Also, some dots on the screen do not light or stay continually lit. These, however , are not malfunctions. *3 The distance varies depending[...]

126 Options List The dedicated options shown below ar e available for use with the Rugged PDA. AC Adaptor: AD-S15050AE Battery Pack: HA-C21BA T Dual Battery Chager: HA-C32DCHG Screen Pr otect Sheet: HA-C90PS5B Basic Cradle: HA-C60IO Bridge Satellite Cradle: HA-C61IO AC Adaptor: AD-S42120AE Communication Card Cover: HA-C92TCV • Five sheets in one [...]