User Reference Guide (Rev1.2) AT570 Windows CE® .NET Ruggedized PDA ATID Co., Ltd. PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
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Contents Before You Begin ....................................................................................6 Chap1. Using AT-570..............................................................................7 1. Introducing ..........................................................................................7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Features ...........................................................................................................................7 View of the PDA #1 ........................
6. Registry Backup................................................................................26 7. Using the keypad ..............................................................................28 7.1 Change current character..............................................................................................28 7.2 Inputting the data ..........................................................................................................28 7.3 Setting device though the key ..............
4.1 Executing Phone UI .......................................................................................................56 4.2 Phone Screen ................................................................................................................56 5. Using Camera...................................................................................58 5.1 To use your Camera: .....................................................................................................
Before You Begin This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information Who should read this manual? This manual is written for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the AT-570. This manual provides you with information about the features of the AT570, and how to install, configure, operate, and maintain it.
Chap1. Using AT-570 This chapter introduces the AT570 Mobile Computer to enhance wireless connectivity needs and contains hardware and software configuration to assist you in making the most out of your AT570. 1. Introducing The ATID AT570 mobile computer is a small, ergonomically designed mobile computer built on the Microsoft window CE NET 5.0 operating system. The PDA uses an Intel® Bulverde CPU and a 3.5” VGA, color Touch screen display. The PDA supports wireless LAN 802.
1.2 View of the PDA #1 Refer to Table 1 for a list and description of the illustrated features. 11. Speaker 1. LCD/Touchscreen (Display) 13.Navigation Key 14. KBD Key 12. Power Key 15. Reset Key 22. Low Battery LED 6. Power LED/Alarm Indicator 4. WLAN ON/OFF Alarm 16. Key Pad Figure 2. Front View 10. Antenna for GSM/GPRS 2. Scan key (Left & Right) 5. Secure Digital (SD) Slot 21. MIC 17. Ear Jack Figure 3. Side view 8 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.
1.3 View of the PDA #2 3. Scan Window 23. Camera Figure 4. Top view 7. DC Power Adaptor 8. USB/Serial Synchronization Port 9. USB Host Port Figure 5. Bottom view 19. Hand strap Holder 18. Battery Compartment 20. Stylus Figure 6. Rear view 9 Quick Reference Guide PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
1.4 Table 1 Features Function/Description Features 1.LCD/Touchscreen 2.Scan key (Left and Right) 3.Scan Window 4. 22.WLAN ON/OFF display light 5.Secure Digital (SD) Slot 6.Power LED / Alarm Indicator 7.DC Power Adaptor Port 8.USB/Serial Synchronization Port 9.USB Host Port 10.Anttena 11.Speaker 12.Power/ Key 13.Navigation Key Function/Description LCD touch screen displays information and data. You can see the results of your work trough the LCD touch screen.
Features 14.KBD key Function/Description KBD key executes input panel (SIP) Press again, input panel (SIP) disappears 15.Reset Key Use (R/S) button located on the Keypad of PDA to perform a soft and hard reset. Please refer to the section 4 – Resetting the PDA. 16.Keypad Use the alpha-numeric, function, and navigation keys on the keypad to enter numbers, letters, symbols and navigate. For details on each key in the keypad, please refer to the section 7 - Using the Keypad. 17.
2. Power This section introduces the power system of AT570 such as power switch and battery. 2.1 Power ON/OFF 2.1.1 Power ON 1. Press power key, the AT570 and the backlight will be on. 2. To save power and prolong the battery, the screen gets to be off, when the AT570 goes into idle mode. And it is easy to resume activity. Just tap the screen or press any key on the keypad. 2.1.2 Power OFF 1. Press power key, you actually suspend the AT570 and turn off the display and backlight. 2.
2.1.4 Suspend mode 1. When you do not use AT-570 for a long time, make your AT-570 go into the suspend mode for saving power. 2. If you want to restart your AT-570, press power key. 2.2 Battery AT570 uses replaceable 4400 mAh, Li-ion batteries. If the battery continues to drop to the “ Low Battery Status” , the battery status LED becomes red and blinks. You need to recharge the battery. 2.2.1 Checking Battery Power You can check the battery status by using the power applet.
Figure 2. Using the adapter to recharge 2.5.2 Using the Dock The Dock is for charging AT570, and the dock is one of which also can act as a communication port. Figure 3. Using the Dock to recharge CAUTION Make sure the AT570 is firmly seated in the dock, charger, or power adaptor. If it is not firmly seated, battery charging and communication with the Host PC will NOT be initiated. 14 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
2.6 Backup Battery The backup battery in the PDA is a 200mAh rechargeable battery that holds system data at least 2 hours without main battery. CAUTION If you remove the battery or the battery completely discharges, there is a two(2)hour window in which to insert a charged battery before the backup battery completely discharges and the contents of the RAM memory are lost. It is a good idea to keep your data and applications in Flask Disk for that reason. Refer to “ Flash Disk” for more information.
3. Setting up the AT-570 This section describes the basic information for setting your AT-570. 3.1 Power On Press the Power key briefly to turn on the PDA. The Backlight comes on automatically. Press this key again briefly to turn off the PDA. To turn off the Backlight while the PDA goes on, press and hold the key for at least a second. This key acts to toggle the Backlight function off and on. Desktop: The figure at the right shows the desktop display, or main screen. 3.
3.4 Calibrating the screen According to user’ s personal treatment, and activity, applications installed in the AT-570 need to be set up after purchasing it. Calibrating the Touch Screen Thought the screen is already calibrated, but if you have feeling that your screen isn’ t responding properly to your tap, you can recalibrate it again.
3.6 Setting up the Date and Time Date & time You can set the current time located at the bottom of screen. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date & Time Year: Select the year, then the spin control appears. Try to set the year though the navigation key or up/down button. Month: Select the month directly, then the full months of one year appear. Try to select the correct month. You can also select the month though the left/right key. Day: Just tap a day in the calendar.
3.9 Memory Allocation Adjust the Memory Allocation with the following steps: 1.Tab Start > Settings > Control Panel > System Properties 2.Seletc the Memory tab. 3.Move the slider to adjust memory allocation. Default storage Memory is normally set to about 8 MB with the remainder. 4. Press the OK button, or the key on the keypad. Figure8. Memory Allocation 19 Quick Reference Guide PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
4. Resetting the PDA When the AT-570 completely stops responding for your command, or an application is locked up and does not respond, and when you want to upgrade the firmware, it may be necessary to perform a reset. Caution Always attempt a Warm reset before initiating a Cold reset. Once you initiate a cold reset, all applications are forcibly closed and working RAM and files are cleared. It is a good idea to store important data in the resident (Flash Disk) for this reason.
• • • • The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen. The custom settings in the registry are persistent. The RF Network PC Card if present, connects to the network system. The application saved in Flash Disk will not be deleted after cold reset (refer to section 5 Flash Disk) 5. Flash Disk In addition to the RAM-based storage standard on Windows CE .
2. Paste the copied program in the HardReset folder as following steps. My device > Flash Disk > Open Start folder > HardReset folder Figure 2. Click Flash Disk Figure 3. Open Start folder Figure 4. Open HardReset folder Figure 5. Paste the copied program 22 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
5.1.2 Re-executing a program directly after a warm-reset Re-executing a program after a warm-reset is very alike with Re-executing a program after a hard-reset. 1. Before everything, copy program that you want to replay automatically after a warm-reset. 2. My Device > Flash Disk > Open Start folder > Open Reset folder 3. Paste the copied program in the Reset folder. Figure 5. Open Reset Folder Figure 6.
Hard reset Figure 1 User’ s application that disappeared after a hard reset. To restore applications to their former location, please do as following steps: Copy an application to be restored after a hard reset at first. Figure 2 Copy an application 24 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
My Device > Flash Disk > Open CopyFile folder > Select a folder Figure 7. Open CopyFile folder Figure 8. Select a folder If you want your application to be restored in the screen (\Windows\Background) after a hard reset, open Desktop folder and paste the copied application in it. If you want your application to be restored in the Programs (\Windows\ Programs) after a hard reset, open Programs folder and paste the copied application in it. If you want your application to be restored in Windows (\Windows)
6. Registry Backup Your AT-570 is preparing the Registry Backup program for solution to save the user’ s registry. This is a very useful method to restore your AT-570, when you perform the hard reset, and even if it is discharged completely. . The main function of registry backup: The most important function for saving registry with AT570 is to restore the former connection status between the wireless LAN and AP after a hard reset.
To save registry: Tap My device > Windows > Double-tap Registry Backup Figure 2. Click Registry BackUp Figure 3. Select Save registry Figure 4. Registry Save 27 Quick Reference Guide PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
7. Using the keypad The keypad is useful to input data and most of the keys on the keypad have more than one function. Try to input data with the keypad after know how to use it and keep the intimate knowledge like following tips in your mind. 7.1 Change current character To change the current input character type, press the key, than you can see the changed current key type like following steps: Numeric > Lowercase > Uppercase > Special Figure4. Changing Current Character 7.
7.3 Setting device though the key Press + other keys simultaneously to activate follows. Table3.key describe Fn + Function Navigation Increase sound. Navigation Decrease sound. Key WLAN ON / OFF 2 Execute App1 program. 3 Execute App3 program. 4 Copy clip board. 5 Add to clip board. Setting App To execute the program designated by user directly: Tap Start > Control panel > Application Buttons and designate App1, App2 as you want to execute anytime.
9. Using the Hand-strap and Gun hand-held To use the PDA for extended periods of time, install the hand-strap for increased comfort and usability. 1. Turn the PDA face down and ensure the power in off. 2. Insert strap into strap holder and pull down for fixing. 3. Pull plastic tab up to insert the strap recess at the top of the unit. Figure 1. Using the hand-strap Figure 2. The Gun-typed hand-held 30 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
Chap 2. Windows Program This chapter introduces Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC. While using the ATID Mobile Computer, keep these key points in mind: 1) Tap Start on the navigation bar, located at the bottom of the screen, to quickly move to programs, files, and settings. 2) Tap and hold an item to see a pop-up menu containing a list of actions you can perform. 1. Basic Information 1.1 Task Bar and Command Bar The task bar is located at the bottom of the screen.
1.2 Pop-up Menus Use pop-up menus to quickly perform an action on an item. For example, you can use a pop-up menu to delete or copy of an item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the item on which you want to perform the action. When the menu appears, tap the action you want to perform, or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without doing the action. 2. Executing a Program When you turn on the AT-570 for the first time, you can see the following start screen.
To see Soft Keyboard Option: Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Input panel, select “ keyboard” from the current Input method drop-down list, tap “ option” , then adjust Options as you want to use. Figure 4. Keypad Option 3.2 Using the Transcriber With Transcriber, you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper. Double-tap input panel icon, than tap Transcriber. After selecting, than write anywhere on the screen. Figure 5.
4. Customizing Your AT-570 You can customize your mobile by adjusting setting and installing additional software. 4.1 Adjust settings To adjust settings to fit the way you work: Tap [Start] > [Settings] > [Control Panel] To open a program, you can use the “ File” pop-up menu, or double-tap an icon you want execute in the Control Panel. To arrange programs with detail, tap the “ View” and select “ Detail” , and than tap “ Arrange Icons” .
4.4 Removing the Programs To remove a program, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > tap Remove Programs Icon, than select the program you want to remove. Press the “ Remove” tap. Figure 2. Input a program to remove 5. Microsoft ActiveSync This section provides instructions on setting up the Host PC so that the PC can communicate with the PDA and the dock. 5.1 Using Microsoft ActiveSync You can synchronize the information on your desktop with the information on your AT-570.
1. Go to the Microsoft Windows CE .NET website and download the most current version of ActiveSync http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/. Install the most current version of Microsoft ActiveSync (v4.2 or greater) on the host PC. 2. Once ActiveSync is installed, it will attempt to connect to the AT570; allow it to fail on the first attempt. 5.3 Setting up a Partnership ActiveSync file synchronization requires an ActiveSync partnership between the AT570 and the Host PC. Setting up a Partnership.
7. Window Media Player Use Media Player on your desktop to copy digital audio and video files to your AT-570. You can play Window media and MP3 files on your AT-570. To display Media Player: Tap Star > Programs > Media Player Figure 1. Media Player 8. Internet Explorer The PDA comes with Internet Explorer for Windows CE.Net installed 1. Open Internet Explorer by selecting Start > Programs > Internet Explorer. 2. To set a default home page, navigate to the desired default web page. 3.
9. Context Sensitive Help Microsoft Windows CE context sensitive help is available where ever a “ ?” button appears in the upper right hand corner of the window. To open context sensitive Help, select/tap the “ ?” in the upper right corner of most screens. Select/tap the desired item from the list of hot links. Figure 1. Sensitive Help 38 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
Chap 3. Optional Module (Version 1.1) The automatic identification and wireless network technology has helped users to keep their information, and makes IT engineers try various methods to develop modules used within mobile computer. The AT-570 can also be supported with the optional modules for the needs of users. This section provides you with the information of the Optional Modules, and sources for additional product information.
1. 1D barcode Scanner This chapter introduces the AT570 built in with the 1D, 2D barcode Scanner program to assist you in making the most out of your AT570 1.1 1DScanner(Demo program) You can execute AT1DTScanner coded from ATID to make sure that your AT570 scans barcodes exactly. Figure 1. Scan Window for 1D image Figure 2. Scan Window for 2D image 1) To execute Scanner Diagnostics Tap [start] -> [program] -> [Scanner] -> [AT1DTScanner] Note: If you don’ t have AT1Dscanner.exe(Ver 1.
Figure 5. Detailed Figure 4. Select barcodes that you are using Optional Function: Decides to format or not the result value to be added with its type. Figure 6. Load factory 41 Quick Reference Guide PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
3) Reading barcodes 1. Press the L/R scanning button or Fn4, KBD key to scan barcode. You can also tap the “ Start” on the screen to scan a barcode when the lager beam is aimed to a barcode. 2. Make sure that your AT570 scans barcode exactly on the demo program. * The scanned data will be displayed on the screen, if your AT-570 reads a tag exactly. Figure 7. 1D Scanner Program 42 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
1.2 Setting up the AT1DEmulator You can input the barcode value you scanned in any application program that has a cursor after setting the AT1Demulator. Like an input device, the AT1Demulator makes data displayed in an application program (see the following figure) Fiture8.
3) Setting the Emulator Figure 11. Setting Menu 1. Result Type There are 2 kinds of method to print the scanned barcode data where a curser is pointing. A. Keyboard Event : Print the scanned barcode data like input Keyboard B. Copy & Paste : Print the scanned barcode data with Clipboard 2. Terminator You can set the termination code at the end of Barcode Value to tap “ Terminator” . A. None : No input the termination code. B. CRLF(Default Setting) : Carriage Return & Line Feed (Enter code) C.
1.3 Setting up the 1D Barcode Symbology When you are using barcodes that are encoded in a different symbology, you need to enable the symbology on your AT570. Please use ATID application to enable and disable symbologies. This way will help you to improve the performance of your work, for example if you enable only the barcodes that you need to use every day, you don’ t need to perform any activity to use that barcodes.
Figure 14. Select barcodes that you are using Figure 15. Detailed function Optional Function: Format the result value to be added with its type or not. Figure 16. Load factory default 46 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
2. 2D barcode Scanner 2.1 Reading 2D barcode & Symbology Setting You can execute AT2DScanner coded from ATID to make sure that your AT570 scans barcodes exactly. 1) Executing Scanner Diagnostics [Start] -> [Programs] -> [Scanner] -> [AT2DTScanner] Note: If you don’ t have AT2Dscanner.exe(Ver 2.0) File, please look for our staff or visit ATID web site at www.atid1.com to download. . [Program Release Note] 1. Ver 1.0 : can only read barcode 2. Ver 2.
After Scanning barcode, the value you scanned will be displayed on the screen. * Start H/W button is for only checking H/W. You can set up the selected Symbology Value with detail. You can set up the selected Symbology Value to be factory default Setting all Symbology Default All : makes all Symbologis set to be factory default Enable All : makes all Symbologis enabled to read Disable All : makes all Symbologis disabled to read Figure 2. 2D Scanner Function Figure 3. Select symbology Figure 14.
2.2 Setting the AT2DEmulator You can input the barcode value you scanned in any application program that has a cursor after setting the AT1Demulator. Like an input device, the AT1Demulator makes data displayed in an application program (see the following figure) Fiture 5.
3) Setting the Emulator Figure 8. Setting Menu 1. Result Type There are 2 kinds of method to print the scanned barcode data where a curser is pointing. A. Keyboard Event : Print the scanned barcode data like input Keyboard B. Copy & Paste : Print the scanned barcode data with Clipboard 2. Terminator You can set the termination code at the end of Barcode Value to tap “ Terminator” . A. None : No input the termination code. B. CRLF(Default Setting) : Carriage Return & Line Feed (Enter code) C.
2.3 Scanning Barcode To use the scanning function, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using devices equipped with a laser scanner. Warning Some AT570 come with laser scanners that scan using laser light. Never look directly into the laser light or shine the laser light into the eyes. 2. Select Start > Programs > Scanner > AT1DScanner to open the scanning application.
1D 2D Wrong ways to san barcode 4. Press the Right or Left key. The scanner scans as long as you hold the key or for five (5) seconds. 5. Upon reading a bar code, the device beeps and the vibrates until the trigger is released or after five (5) seconds. The beep tone and Vibrates indicate a good read. *If the bar code scan failed, adjust the reading angle or distance. Make sure that the scanning beam scans across all bars of the bar code. 6. The bar code data is entered in the current application.
3. Wireless LAN The AT-570 is versatile mobile computer that you can add to your wireless LAN. It has an internal 802.11 b/g radio to transfer data using wireless communications. This section of the manual assumes that you have already set up your wireless communications network including access points. Your AT-570 supports TCP/IP network protocols. In a TCP/IP network, the AT-570 communicates with a host computer directly using TCP/IP.
After selecting “ WLan On” the LAN icon appears on the control bar. Connecting your AT-570 to a network device: Double tap LAN icon > tap Wireless Information. Figure 3. Select AP Select a network that your AT-570 has scanned in the list box, and tap Connect after selecting the network, than the network will be connected to your AT-570. 3.2 IP Information To see IP Information: Double-tap the LAN icon, and tap IP Information tap. Figure 4.
3.3 Setting manually You can also connect your AT-570 to a network with manual method in the Wireless Properties. To set wireless LAN in Wireless Properties: Double tap WLAN icon > tap WLAN Tap > Input data > Tap “ OK” Figure 5. Wireless Properties 3.4 Power Off Wireless Off To make wireless LAN Off: Press FN key and Esc key at the same time, and select WLAN Off Figure 6. Wireless Off 55 Quick Reference Guide PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
4. GSM/GPRS 4.1 Executing Phone UI To start Phone UI Program: Tap My Device > Flash disk> Phone_UI Figure 1 Executing Phone_UI 4.2 Phone Screen Figure 2 Phone Screen 56 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
(1) Status Icons Icon Description Receive Sensitivity Icon Notice Icon for receiving phone Notice Icon for receiving text massage Vibration mode Icon Data Communication state Icon Battery Status Icon (2) Function Icons Function Icons Description Press this icon to refer to the whole telephone number listed in the PDA. Press this icon to search the directory for a number. Press this icon to manage your text massage.
5. Using Camera 5.1 To use your Camera: Tap start > Program > Camera Figure 1. Executing Camera Camera Screen Delete File Button Adjusting Brightness Preview Window Zooming button Re-rotation Button Preview Stop Button Setting Viewing Effect Resolution Setting Button Capturing button Preview Start Button The number of stored files Figure 2 Camera Screen 58 AT570 User Reference PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.pdffactory.
Chap 4. RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION Read this information before using your phone In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326 adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
Chap 5. USER INFORMATION Cautions Modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’ s authority to operate the equipment. FCC compliance Information This device complies with part 15 of 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.
