DuraMax-HG Rugged Handheld Quick Reference Guide V 0.05 | Bulletin XXXX | Effective Spring 2007 Grayhill Part Number: M1YY1023 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, IL 60525 Phone: (708) 354-1040 Fax: (708) 354-2820 On the Internet: http://www.grayhill.com/CustomMobile Product Reference Guide © 2007 Grayhill, Inc.
Copyright © 2007 Grayhill, Inc. All rights reserved. The information supplied in this manual is believed to be reliable and accurate at the time of its publication. Grayhill, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any errors, omissions, or the suitability of its product(s) for a particular application. Warranty Industrial Handheld Computers from Grayhill, Inc., (i.e., “Product”) are warrantied against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.
Table of Contents Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Summary of Features ...........................................................................................................................
Introduction The Grayhill Industrial Handheld Computer is a rugged handheld computer designed for use in heavy industrial or commercial applications. The Handheld provides wireless connectivity and durable mobile personal computing functionality for personnel working in extreme environments. Summary of Features • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Environmentally Sealed and Submersible Daylight Viewing Ability 3.
Evaluation Kit Contents The Handheld Evaluation Kit includes the following components. For detailed ordering information, please refer to the Ordering Guide. Handheld Kit Components 1 Handheld Standard 1 Handheld Stylus 1 Handheld Lithium Ion Battery (15.
LEDs • • • • • When the Handheld is fully charged, the green Power LED will glow steadily green. When the unit is unplugged from AC or the Battery is not charging, the LED will be off. While the battery is charging, the LED will glow steadily amber. If there is a low battery, the LED will flash red. If there is a fault or no battery present, the LED will glow steadily red.
Aligning the Handheld Touch Screen The Handheld’s touch screen may require initial calibration to align the touch screen cursor with the tip of your stylus. To launch the calibration, tap ; then tap Settings; then tap Control Panel; then tap . Click on the calibration tab, and then click on Recalibrate. To calibrate your screen, tap the center of each alignment target with the tip of the stylus. Once the calibration is successful the screen will prompt the user to press escape or tap the screen.
Using the Handheld The Handheld’s external features are designed for use in harsh conditions or on rugged terrain. Its QVGA or VGA display, external buttons, and battery are built to resist impact. Handheld Buttons Power / Sleep Button Navigation Hot Keys 1-3 Hot Keys 4-6 Figure 4 Handheld front view Power/Sleep Button Firmly press the Power button on the bottom center of the Handheld frame to turn the Handheld on. Press the Power button again to put it into low power mode.
Connectivity Main Port USB A- Type Female USB A - Type Male Serial Cable AC - Adapter Figure 5 Handheld cable • • • • • The main port to connect the cable is located on the bottom of the unit. The USB A-Type Female connector facilitates connectivity with peripherals, such as with an external keyboard or a mass storage device. The USB A-Type Male connector is for connecting to another PC via Active Sync. The Serial Cable offers Serial Communications (RX and TX only).
Task Bar and Start Menu When you power on the Handheld, the Task Bar will appear at the bottom of the Handheld display. Task Bar The Task Bar at the bottom of the display contains the Start menu and other items. You can perform a variety of tasks by tapping your stylus on the corresponding Task Bar item. Figure 6 Handheld task bar Figure 7 Handheld start menu Start Menu You can display the Start menu by tapping .
Using the Keyboard The Handheld provides a soft keyboard that lets you type letters, numbers, and symbols by tapping them with the stylus. When you tap a text entry field in a program, the soft keyboard is activate, as shown the figure below. Tap each letter, number, or symbol in the order you wish to enter them into the text field. The soft keyboard can also be accessed manually by tapping the keyboard icon in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
Changing Handheld Settings Handheld settings, such as the brightness of the Handheld backlight, can be modified using Windows Control Panel Applets. Settings are stored in permanent flash memory and are maintained through a power reset or a hard reset. To change a Handheld setting, tap ; then tap Settings; then tap Control Panel. Figure 9 The Handheld control panel Product Reference Guide © 2007 Grayhill, Inc.
Field Swapping the Battery The Handheld is designed to permit quick field swapping of the battery. It features ride-through technology that allows users a full 45 seconds to swap the battery without requiring a hard-boot of the system. Figure 10 Handheld battery Battery Charging and Usage Tips The batteries that may be used with the handheld utilize smart charging and smart gauging technology.
Storing Data There are multiple ways to store data content when using the Handheld. You can save content to: • • • Handheld built-in flash memory Compact Flash or Secure Digital cards; slot is accessible via the top of the unit, under the access door. Your desktop or laptop, via a wired or wireless connection Storing data via wired or wireless connectivity is addressed in subsequent sections.
Wired Communications Wired data communications allow transfer of files for storage on your desktop or laptop; and installation of software components on the Handheld. Installing ActiveSync on Your Computer ActiveSync is pre-installed on your Handheld, but may not be installed on your desktop or laptop computer. Run a search for ActiveSync on your regular computer if unsure whether or not it is installed on the computer.
Figure 14 ActiveSync’s Partnership dialog Table 3: Partnership Advantages & Disadvantages Connection Type Standard Partnership Guest Partnership Advantages Disadvantages Easier: Files on each computer are automatically synchronized. More Convenient: After the first time, you can connect from Handheld to PC via wired or wireless LAN. Faster: Subsequent connections are speedier, totally automatic. More Flexible: This partnership offers more file sharing options.
Standard Partnership If ease of connecting and storing data is what you want, choose the Standard Partnership to have your data automatically synchronized each time you connect using ActiveSync. You can establish one Standard Partnership with your regular computer, or you can establish two Standard Partnerships – perhaps one with your desktop computer, and one with your laptop.
Running ActiveSync ActiveSync compares the data on your Handheld with the data on your PC, and then updates all locations with the most recent information. To run ActiveSync using the Grayhill Cable connection, follow these steps: • • • • Start ActiveSync on your regular computer. Connect the Grayhill Cable, with the Handheld installed inside it, to your PC using the USB cable. ActiveSync automatically establishes a connection. This may take several seconds.
Wireless Communications WiFi (802.11x) 802.11b/g is an available option on the Handheld. To attain a wireless Internet connection, double-click on the Network Icon at the bottom of the screen. The figure below shows this Icon with a Red X on it. Figure 15 Network Icon at bottom of screen BlueTooth Bluetooth is an available option on the Handheld. To activate Bluetooth on the device, click on the Bluetooth Device Properties Icon in the Settings>Control Pane.
Compass and Barometer A compass and barometer is an available option. A simple test application is available. Compass and barometer application of the Handheld are accomplished by selecting BarComp located in Mydevice>Windows>BarComp.exe Figure 17 Testing the compass and barometer GPS GPS is available on the Handheld, which includes both an internal antenna and an MCX port for connecting an external antenna.
Regulatory Information An Grayhill Industrial Handheld Computer complies with Title 47, Part 15, Section 247 of the FCC Rules for radio communication devices. FCC Approved (USA) FCC IDs: Industrial Handheld Computer – NMAM1YY10232 – NMAM1YY10233 Industry Canada Certified # : 2972A-M1YY10232 : 2972A-M1YY10233 FCC Notices This device has been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091).
Service Information For service and repair information, please contact: Grayhill, Inc. 561 Hillgrove Avenue LaGrange, IL 60525 Phone: (708) 354-1040 Fax: (708) 354-2820 Product Reference Guide © 2007 Grayhill, Inc.
