User Manual Guide AT870 Windows CE® .NET Ruggedized PDA ATID Co., Ltd.
ATID Co., Ltd. #1210, Byuksan/Gyungln Digital Valley II, #481-10, Gasan-Dong, Gumchon-Gu, Seoul, Korea Telephone: +82-2-544-1436 Fax: +82-2-2113-0040 www.atid1.com c 2006 ATID Co., Ltd. An Unpublished Work – All right reserved. No part of the Copyright ○ contents of this documentation or the procedures described there in may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of ATID Co., Ltd.. or its wholly owned subsidiaries ("ATID ").
Contents Before You Begin .................................................................................... 6 Chap1. Using The AT870........................................................................ 7 1. Introducing .......................................................................................... 7 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Features ........................................................................................................................... 7 View of the PDA #1 .......................
7. Using the keypad .............................................................................. 24 7.1 Change current character..............................................................................................24 7.2 Inputting the data ..........................................................................................................24 7.3 Setting device though the key .............................................................................25 8. Using the stylus .............
4.4 Reference for Application Developer ............................................................................52 4.5 Disconnecting Bluetooth Printer(SPP) from AT870 ......................................................53 5. GPS Module ..................................................................................... 55 5.1 Executing the GPS.........................................................................................................56 5.
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 AT870. This manual provides you with information about the features of the AT870, and how to install, configure, operate, and maintain it.
Chap1. Using The AT870 This chapter introduces the AT870 Mobile Computer to enhance wireless connectivity needs and contains hardware and software configuration to assist you in making the most out of your AT870. 1. Introducing The ATID AT870 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. 4. WLAN ON/OFF Alarm 11. Speaker 6. Power LED/Alarm Indicator 22. Low Battery LED 1. LCD/Touchscreen (Display) 12. Power Key 14. KBD Key 16. Key Pad 21. MIC 15. Reset Key Figure 2. Front View 2. Scan key (Left & Right) Figure 3.
1.3 View of the PDA #2 3. Scan Window 23. Camera Figure 4. Top view 17.Ear Jack 7. DC Power Adaptor 8. USB/Serial Synchronization Port Figure 5. Bottom view 19. Hand strap Holder 18. Battery Compartment Figure 6.
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 11.Speaker 12.Power/ 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 AT870 such as power switch and battery. 2.1 Power ON/OFF 2.1.1 Power ON 1. Press power key, the AT870 and the backlight will be on. 2. To save power and prolong the battery, the screen gets to be off, when the AT870 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 AT870 and turn off the display and backlight. 2.
2.1.4 Suspend mode 1. When you do not use AT870 for a long time, make your AT870 go into the suspend mode for saving power. 2. If you want to restart your AT870, press power key. 2.2 Battery AT870 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.
2.5.2 Using the Dock The Dock is for charging AT870, and the dock is one of which also can act as a communication port. CAUTION Make sure the AT870 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. 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.
3. Setting up the AT870 This section describes the basic information for setting your AT870. 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 AT870 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.
4. Resetting the PDA When the AT870 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 .
Figure 3. Open the HardReset folder Figure4. An application in the HardReset folder If you don’ t want to execute the application copied in the Flash Disk, after the hard reset is performed, press the “ Fn” key during the hard reset. 5.2 Warm reset 1. At first copy an execute file you want to execute after warm reset. 2. Double-tap My Device > Flash Disk > Open Start folder > Open Reset folder 3. Paste the copied file in the Reset folder. Figure 5. Open Reset Folder Figure 6.
If you don’ t want to execute the application copied in the Flash Disk, after the Warm reset is performed, press the “ Fn” key during the Warm reset. 5.3 Return back to the existing place When a PDA goes through the hard Reset sequence, it clears the working RAM and initializes the file system, but because of Flash Disk you can make your files return back to their existed place after the Hard Reset get performed.
6. Registry Backup Your AT870 is preparing the Registry Backup program for solution to save the user’ s registry. This is a very useful method to restore your AT870, when you perform the hard reset, and even if it is discharged completely. The main function of registry: 1. Makes connection between WLAN and AP. 2. Execute RegistryBackUp program and save registry. 3. Restores the connection between WLAN and AP after hard or soft reset.
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 + Key Function Navigation Increase sound. Navigation Decrease sound. KBD Execute App1 program. App1 Execute User Program program.(Ref. Control Panel - >Button) Setting App To execute the program designated by user directly: Tap Start > Control panel > Application Buttons and designate App1as you want to execute anytime.
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 AT870 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 AT870 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 AT870.
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 AT870; allow it to fail on the first attempt. 5.3 Setting up a Partnership ActiveSync file synchronization requires an ActiveSync partnership between the AT870 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 AT870. You can play Window media and MP3 files on your AT870. 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.
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 AT870 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 AT870 built in with the 1D, 2D barcode Scanner program to assist you in making the most out of your AT870 1.1 1DScanner(Demo program) You can execute AT1DSMScanner coded from ATID to make sure that your AT870 scans barcodes exactly. Figure 1. Scan Window for 1D or 2D image 1) To execute Scanner Diagnostics Tap [start] -> [program] -> [Scanner] -> [AT1DSMScanner] 2) Reading barcodes 1. Press the L/R scanning button or Fn2, KBD key to scan barcode.
Figure 5. Detailed function 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.
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.
2. 2D barcode Scanner 2.1 Reading 2D barcode & Symbology Setting You can execute AT2DScanner coded from ATID to make sure that your AT870 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. 2) Reading barcode Figure 1. Wait till the program is initialized. 1.
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 AT870 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.
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 AT870 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 AT870 supports TCP/IP network protocols. In a TCP/IP network, the AT870 communicates with a host computer directly using TCP/IP.
After selecting “ WLan On” the LAN icon appears on the control bar. Connecting your AT870 to a network device: Double tap LAN icon > tap Wireless Information. Figure 3. Select AP Select a network that your AT870 has scanned in the list box, and tap Connect after selecting the network, than the network will be connected to your AT870. 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 AT870 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.
4. Bluetooth Your AT870 can optionally be built in with the Bluetooth Manager program to communicate with wireless printer. In the Bluetooth Stack Service, your AT870 only supports SPP (Serial Printer Profile) To make sure your bluethooth device, keep these following tips in your mind. 4.1 To enable Bluetooth Bluetooth is not started by default after a clean-boot is performed. It is because of your AT870 retains the bluetooth state when a clean-boots are performed.
Figure 2. Step-1 COM3,9600,Mode:1 Click “ Open” Figure 3. Step-2 Scanning around Device After the BT_Mmanager Scans Bluetooth SSP device, the information of scanned devise will be displayed on the screen. Note: If the BT_manager has found out the printer you want to use before the “ OK” massage appears, and you want to stop scanning other printer, you can stop scanning other printer to click the “ Scan Stop” button. Figure 4.
Connecting to a Bluetooth printer 1. Select a printer you want to use Figure 5. Step-4 Selecting the Device 2. Input the pin-code number provided from its manufacturing company. 3. Click the “ Connect” button Figure 6.
4. If your PDA is connected to a printer, you can see the connection massage- “ CONNECT xxxxxxxxx” 5. Click the “ Mode Save” button to save the connection status (refer to “ Automatic Connection Restoration” ) Caution: the “ Mode Select” must be set by 1. Figure 7. Step-6 Press the “ Mode Save “ after Checking up connection 6. To test printing click the “ Test Printing” button. 7. Click the “ Apply(Exit)” button to close BT_manager. Figure 8.
Note: Use the BT_Manager, when you are under the following case: 1. To close BT_Manager after it is connected to a printer. 2. If you don’ t want to use the printer anymore, and stop to support power to the Bluetooth chip modulated in AT870 to save more power. 3. If you want to connect your AT870 to another printer. 4.
4.5 Disconnecting Bluetooth Printer(SPP) from AT870 Use the BT_Manager to disconnect the Bluetooth printer from your AT870, when you are under the following case: 1. To close BT_Manager after it is connected to a printer. 2. If you don’ t want to use the printer anymore, and stop to support power to the Bluetooth chip modulated in AT870 to save more power. 3. If you want to connect your AT870 to another printer. Start > Program > Tap BT_Manager To disconnect bluetooth printer from AT-570: 1.
5. To save more power, press the “ Power Off” button. Figure 12. Step-3 “ Power off” Click Note : You should close the program after tapping the “ Power Off” button, therefore you can use the program again anytime.
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5.1 Executing the GPS To execute GPS: Tap start > program > GPS_xxx.exe 5.2 Configuring the Port and Baud Setting for Executing the GPS To use the GPS installed on your AT870, you need to make the GPS’ s power on. For that, please double-click the “ GPS_Power_Init “ -the EXE file that in the “ Flash Disk” . And than tap the GPS EXE icon, the following GPS screen appears. Figure 4. Executed GPS screen Figure 5. Comm Setting If you tap the Agree tap in the figure 5, the Comm Setting screen appears.
Figure 6. Comm Setting screen Tap “ OK” after configuring Port and Baud Figure 7. Com Port Setting Figure 8. Baud Rate Setting 5.3 Checking the GPS status After tapping “ OK ” if the program is operated normally, you can see the red lamp (see the ○ 1 in the figure 26) glittering. The data received appears in the part of the ○ 2 (but according to the reception status it takes more or less time to access data.) 2 ○ 1 ○ Figure 9.
Confirmation of receiving GPS data 1. Find an open place to check your GPS. 2. According to the actual environment, the time to receive data is different (about 3~10min) 3. After receiving GPS data once, it is more fast to receive GPS data than the first attempt .
6. Using Camera 6.1 To use your Camera: Tap start > Program > Camera Figure 1.
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