0
Table of Contents KNOWING YOUR DEVICE 3 DEVICE SPECIFICATION 5 BASIC INSTALLATIONS 6 THE BATTERY GUIDELINE FOR INSTALLING SIM/SAM CARD GUIDELINE FOR INSTALLING MICRO SD CARD 6 6 7 FIRST TIME USE 8 SCREEN CALIBRATION TIME, DATE AND TIME ZONE CONFIGURATION 8 8 TOUCH SCREEN OPERATIONS 9 USING THE STYLUS 9 START MENU 10 SHELL TASKBAR 11 SOFTWARE INPUT PANEL (SIP) 12 KEYPAD 13 CUSTOMIZING HRT500 14 LCD BRIGHTNESS CONTROL KEYPAD LIGHT CONTROL POWER DISPLAY MOUSE KEYBOARD 15 17 18 19 20
AUDIO VOLUME STYLUS PROPERTIES NETWORK & DIAL – UP CONNECTION REGIONAL AND LANGUAGE SETTING OWNER PROPERTIES PC CONNECTION STORAGE PROPERTIES SYSTEM PROPERTIES PASSWORD PROPERTIES SCREEN ROTATION TASKBAR & SECURE SHELL INPUT SELECTION PANEL DATE & TIME PROPERTIES INTERNET OPTIONS REMOVE PROGRAMS 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 28 INTERNET EXPLORER 29 FEATURES 31 WIRELESS LAN (WI-FI) USAGE BLUETOOTH USAGE GSM USAGE USING THE CONTACT CARD READER USING THE CONTACTLESS READER (RFID) USING THE FI
Knowing Your Device FRONT 3
TOP BOTTOM REAR SIDE 4
Device Specification Systems Memory Memory Expansion Device Operating System Host PC Operating System Programming Language Communication Interfaces Bluetooth Wireless LAN Network 256MB DDR-2 RAM, 4GB Flash 1 x micro-SD Memory Slot (Support up to 32GB) WinCE 6.0 Windows® 7/ Vista/ XP C++ Programming, NET Programming in Microsoft® Visual Studio 2005 USB Bluetooth Version 2.0 IEEE 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi 3.5G - W-CDMA, 850, 900, 2100 MHz GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE (1 X SIM Slot) USB Client 1.
Basic Installations The Battery The battery has been partially charged at the factory, however please charge it for 4 hours before switching on the device for the first time. Guideline for Installing SIM/SAM card WARNING Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of children. The SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending. Be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card.
) Push down the SIM slot cover and slide outward to lock it. 9) Place the battery back followed by battery cover. 10) Push the wing lock to secure the battery cover and finally install the hand strap back into the hand strap tab. To insert SAM card 1) Insert the SAM cards into slot 0, 2, 3. 2) Insertion steps are the same as SIM card insertion steps. 3) SAM card is for internal security. Guideline For Installing Micro SD Card 1) Close all the programs and switch off the device. 2) Remove the hand strap.
First Time Use Screen Calibration Once the charging has completed, turn on the device by pressing the power button. On the first time basis, it is advisable to calibrate the screen by going to: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Stylus. Carefully press and briefly hold the stylus on the centre of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. Press ESC key to cancel Follow the cursor and tap on it.
Touch Screen Operations The following defines the various operations that the user can perform with the stylus. Tap Tap once to select a program Double Tap Drag Tap the item twice to open or execute a program Hold the stylus on the screen to drag objects Using the Stylus The stylus is housed inside the stylus holder at the right corner of the device. IMPORTANT Avoid misplacing the stylus by always storing it in the stylus holder when not in use. Avoid breaking the tip of the stylus.
Start Menu The HRT500 is pre-installed with a collection of useful programs such as Microsoft WordPad and other customized programs. Tap the “START” button to explore the list of programs available for selection. Taskbar Items The following are the standard status icons that will appear on the taskbar.
Shell taskbar The taskbar appears on the top of HRT500’s screen.
Software Input Panel (SIP) Tap the SIP icon on the taskbar as shown below to use the input panel. Tap on the SIP icon again, to hide the input panel.
Keypad Controls and Interfaces Clear entry or Backspace function Keypad input mode Power on, Wake or Suspend Nav. Left & Right Alpha Numerical Keypad Enter ● Nav. Left & Right Navigate to left or right. ● Enter button To open a selected program. ● Power button To turn on/off the device. ● CLR To clear entry or use as backspace function. ● Alpha numerical keypad To key in preferred character or command. ● Alpha button To change the mode of entering characters by keypad.
Customizing HRT500 The setting of HRT500 can be customized to suit the user’s specific requirements. For e.g. setting password to protect the device’s information, LCD Brightness and many more. Tap on Start -> Settings -> Control Panel, to view the menu as shown in the figure above.
LCD Brightness Control Adjusting Display Brightness Use the following operations to adjust the display brightness. -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Dimming Setting A screen box will appear. Make sure it is on the LCD Light tab. Tap the dark or bright tab to control the brightness of the screen. Adjust how the Screen Light can be Turned On Use the following operations to adjust the display brightness.
Select the LCD Light tab. There are two options available to turn on the screen light. Touch screen or Keypad - to turn on the light of the LCD by touching either the Touch Screen or Keypad, Touch screen only - to turn on the light of the LCD by touching either the Touch Screen only. For the FrontLight Control, there are two options available as the figure shown below.
Keypad Light Control Light Emitting Duration Use the following operations to adjust the display brightness. -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Dimming Setting Select the KeyPad Light tab. Kindly set the duration for keypad light to hibernate (3 seconds to 30 seconds) Keypad Light Use the following operations to adjust the display brightness.
Power User can check the power status of the main battery by clicking on the power properties icon in the control panel. In the power properties menu, in the Battery tab, user can select their preferred option; Always show icon on the taskbar or Show critical battery Warning, which means a window, will pop out when the battery is low.
System Power States The OS (Operating System) has 4 different power states as for the internal power manager state machine. The state transition reflects on the system conditions as stated below: a) b) c) d) User activities System activities Application requests Timers The four states are: On - In this state, the device is active and user can use all the different peripherals, and consequently the battery consumption is on maximum level.
Mouse In the “Mouse Properties”, user can set and test the sensitivity and speed of their mouse for better usage. Keyboard In the “Keyboard Properties”, user can customize the repeat delay, repeat rate and character repeat.
Audio Volume User can set the speaker volume and enable sounds for warning, application and notification in the “Volume and Sounds Properties”, while customizing the volume on the volume tab. Stylus Properties User can recalibrate the sensitivity of the stylus as well as checking on the mouse double-tap setting under “Stylus Properties”.
Network & Dial – Up Connection When tapping at the “Network and Dial-up Connection”, a default connection will be created as “USB ActiveSync”. User can also view the entire network their handheld is connected to under this setting.
Owner Properties Depending on User’s preferences, personal information and network ID can be inserted under “Owner Properties”. PC Connection PC Connection is to enable the device to communicate directly with personal computer or other communication devices. The default is set to USB ActiveSync. However, if there is more than one connection being created on the "Network and Dial-Up Connection", user needs to change the connection settings before linking any other communication devices.
For PC Connection Properties, go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> PC Connection. Storage Properties Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Storage Manager. In the Storage Properties, user can manage the storage by formatting, dismounting or creating a new partition on it.
System Properties User can view the system information, device name and copyrights information under “System Properties”. Password Properties In the “Password Properties”, user can set the Password to maintain privacy or prevent others from accessing the device.
Screen Rotation This feature allows user to enable the auto rotation setting. Taskbar & Secure Shell Secure Shell enables user to control the accessibility of Control Panel. The default password is “123456”.
Input Selection Panel In the “Input Selection Panel”, user can change the current state of Input Panel by tapping once on the SIP at the taskbar. Date & Time Properties Allow user to configure the date, time and time zone. It also comes with the daylight saving feature.
Internet Options Allow user to configure the network connection setting and the default homepage. Remove Programs Allow user to remove any unwanted installed programs.
Internet Explorer Internet Explorer makes it easier to get the most from the World Wide Web, whether to search for new information or browsing through websites. In the control panel menu, under the internet option, user may customize the appearance of the browser when the program is launched. The start page of Internet Explorer. The View menu allows user the option of limiting the taskbar to be shown and font size.
User could also go to a webpage, by typing the internet address – for example, www.pradotec-global.com. in the address bar and then click the Go button. The Back and Forward buttons will enable user to return to the previous page or view the next page. The Stop button will enable user to stop viewing a page when the webpage is taking too long to open. When receiving a message that a web page cannot be displayed or to make sure user has the latest version of the page, click the refresh button.
Features Getting Connected All the features and peripherals of HRT500 can be accessed and enabled by getting into the Power Control screen. The following pathway would lead the user to the Power Control screen. Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Power Control Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) Usage HRT500 is equipped with built-in wireless LAN that enables user to access Internet through available wireless networks. To turn ON the wireless LAN, go to Power Control screen as shown below and tap once on the WiFi icon.
The network icon will pop up on the shell taskbar. Double tap on the icon to configure the WiFi network properties. On the Wireless Information tab, check on the Notify me when new wireless networks are available. Select the prefered network, press Connect and a Wireless Network Properties window will pop out. Enter the Network key if needed, else press OK.
Bluetooth Usage Bluetooth Manager allows user to scan, pair and link with other Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth feature of the device must be turned ON in order to do the scanning. For the steps on turning ON the Bluetooth feature, please refer to the manual below. To access Bluetooth function, go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Power Control and press once on the Bluetooth icon to activate it. If the icon is green, it is turned ON and if the icon is red it is OFF or inactive.
User may scan and pair with other Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones, PCs, laptops and other Bluetooth enable device In order to connect to another device, user needs to run a scan for the device. The following are the steps to establish a Bluetooth connection successfully. 1) Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Bluetooth Manager. Double tap on the Bluetooth Manager icon. . 2) An icon will appear at the taskbar.
4) The Bluetooth Manager window will appear as below. No connection established Minimizes Bluetooth Manager Window into the taskbar 5) Make sure the Bluetooth pairing device is within the coverage range. Tap Scan to start scanning. 6) Tap STOP to stop the device from scanning. Wait for STOP to change to Scan, else the scanning process is incomplete. When it changes to Scan, which means the scanning process is completed.
7) Select the device that wish to be connected and tap Connect 8) A Print UI window will pop up if the channel is not stated. Insert channel between 1 to 30, channels below 1 or above 30 are bad channels. Then press OK. Channel between 1 to 30 9) An Authentication Request window will pop up. Enter the same PIN for both devices. Once the device is successfully connected, a window will pop up. Tap OK to complete the connection.
10) Click once on the Bluetooth Manager icon, to check on the connection. Unavailable means that there is a device connected to HRT500 by Virtual COM This is the address and channel of the device that is connected to the device 11) Click once on the Bluetooth Manager icon, to reopen the dialog. A device is connected to HRT500 by Virtual COM. In order to connect with other device, HRT500 needs to be disconnected by pressing “Disconnect”.
12) Please make sure that the Bluetooth Manager icon remains at the taskbar. If the icon disappears, launch the program again. There are few scenarios that the taskbar icon may disappear: Close button, is pressed. This will cause the entire application to close Soft reset button is pressed. All the running application will end. 13) If the device is suspended, make sure the Bluetooth feature is turned ON again. 14) By taping soft reset, all the applications will end.
HRT Series ss The GSM status will be displayed at the top right of the device via a GSM icon. In order to check the service and coverage of GSM, go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Taskbar Setting. Check on the Show GSM icon on Taskbar.
If there is no SIM card inserted into HRT500, there are two icons shown on the taskbar. No GSM service No SIM card inserted Before GSM module is configured, this icon, - GSM OFF will appear on the taskbar. After the GSM module is configured, two new icons will appear on the taskbar. Both of the icons show the status of the GSM module of the HRT500.
Using the Contact Card Reader 1. Insert the smart card (chip facing inwards) into the contact card slot which is located by the right side of the device. Contact card Slot Using the Contactless Reader (RFID) 1. Hold the card close to the contactless reader, located at the back of the device for card reading. 2. The read range of contactless reader is up to 2cm. The card must be held within this range for contactless reading.
Using the Fingerprint Sensor 1. When the optical finger print sensor is ready, the sensor window will light up. 2. Place the finger on the centre of the finger print sensor window. 3. Wait and remove the finger only when the sensor light turns dim. Using the Barcode Scanner 1. Trigger the barcode scanner. 2. Aim the scanner towards the barcode to do read it. 3. Once done, the scanner will be automatically turned off and result will be displayed.
Appendix: Troubleshooting Guide Reset the HRT500 and clear memory To Reset the HRT500 If the HRT500 responds slowly or “freezes”, try resetting it. Please note that any unsaved data in the open windows may be lost during the reset. ● Use the stylus to press the Reset button. Restore to Factory Setting 1. Turn the HRT500 ON. 2. Press and hold the Side Button (right) button, and use the stylus to press the Reset button. A window as below will be shown on the screen. 3.
If HRT500 runs out of Power Low Battery Power When battery is running low, user will see a low battery icon in the navigation bar. Kindly replace or recharge the battery as soon as possible. Running on low battery power will affect the device’s peripheral performance. Hence, the device will automatically shut down when the battery power is critically low. Under normal conditions, a fully charged battery can be used for long hours.
If HRT500 runs out of Memory Memory of HRT500 is shared between storage memory and program memory.Storage memory is used to store the information created and programs installed. Program memory is used to run programs in the HRT500. The HRT500 automatically manages the allocation between storage and program memories. However, in some situations, such as when memory is low, the HRT500 may not be able to automatically adjust the allocation.
Inaccurate Response to Stylus Taps Tap and then Settings. On the Control Panel, tap Stylus. In the Stylus Properties, choose Calibration. Tap “Calibrate”. Routine Maintenance This section provides routine maintenance guidelines. Following these guidelines, helps to ensure the lifespan of HRT500 and reduces the risk of damage. Routine Care To keep HRT500 in good condition and working properly, follow these guidelines: Keep HRT500 away from excessive moisture and extreme temperature.
Avoid exposing HRT500 to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Also avoid scratching the surface of the screen and banging it against hard objects. Use only HRT500’s stylus to prevent scratches on the screen. Battery Guidelines Follow local regulations regarding the safe disposal of HRT500. Vendors can advise user on local regulations and the existence of any battery disposal programs in the operation.
Shipping Guidelines When shipping the HRT500, follow these guidelines: ● ● ● ● Safeguard data by making a backup copy. If shipping the backup copy, be sure that the medium (diskette, tape, or SD card) is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit. Turn off HRT500 and disconnect all external devices.