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User Manual

PWS-8033M

3.7" VGA TFT LCD XScale Ultra 
Rugged Mobile Computer

Summary of Contents for PWS-8033M

Page 1: ...User Manual PWS 8033M 3 7 VGA TFT LCD XScale Ultra Rugged Mobile Computer...

Page 2: ...ion Advantech assumes no liability under the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events Because of Advantech s high quality control standards and rigorous testing most of our customers nev...

Page 3: ...eorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is conn...

Page 4: ...uid into an opening This may cause fire or electrical shock 13 Never open the equipment For safety reasons the equipment should be opened only by qualified service personnel 14 If one of the following...

Page 5: ...e Screen Brightness 14 Chapter 3 Using the Hardware 15 3 1 Keypads and Function Buttons 16 3 1 1 Entering Characters with the Keypad 16 3 2 Using the Stylus 16 3 3 Inserting a CF Card 17 3 4 Removing...

Page 6: ...gs 33 5 1 Checking the Battery Status 34 5 2 Optimizing Battery Life 34 5 2 1 Changing the Automatic Power Settings 34 5 2 2 Adjusting Backlight Settings 35 5 3 Performing a System Reset 35 5 4 Changi...

Page 7: ...Chapter 1 1 General Information...

Page 8: ...033M been developed to comply with MIL STD 461E MIL STD 810F and IP67 standards the main specifications are as detailed below PWS 8033M Military PDA Specifications Items Description OS Windows Mobile...

Page 9: ...F slot One stereo headphone jack One microphone jack One DC In connector At the right side One MicroSD Slot Main Battery Rechargeable Li ion smart battery 7 4V 1880mAh 2S1P 59X38X25mm Power Adapter Un...

Page 10: ...ylus or fin ger Navigation Keys Press these keys to navigate in the PWS 8033M interface Function Keys Programmable keypad interface for controlling the PWS 8033M Power button If the device is off pres...

Page 11: ...a computer Earphone Plug Connects to audio line out devices earphones or headphones for use in noisy environments Microphone Plug Enables the recording of voice using an external microphone USB mini...

Page 12: ...ery charging also connects RS232 USBA and USB mini B Battery Cover Latch Unlock the latch to open the battery compartment cover to place or remove battery Item Description RS 232 Serial Port Connects...

Page 13: ...rom the holder and hold and use it the same way you would a pen or pencil For use with the touch screen Battery Compartment Houses the removable and rechargeable battery pack Item Description CF Card...

Page 14: ...to supply power to the charger and charge the PWS 8033M Battery Status LED Indicates that power and the PWS 8033M battery is charging RED light Battery is charging No Light No battery fitted RED light...

Page 15: ...USB type A host cable Cradle connector Connects the PWS 8033M to the cradle Provides connections for RS232 USB type A and mini USB type B USB mini type B port client Connects a USB mini type B client...

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Page 17: ...Chapter 2 2 Installation...

Page 18: ...n the battery contacts with the contacts in the compartment and place the battery in the compartment 3 Replace the battery compartment cover and lock the battery latch 2 1 2 Charging the Battery Befor...

Page 19: ...to the side door A 3 Plug the power cord into the AC adapter 4 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet 2 1 4 Charging the Battery with the Cradle 1 Slide the PWS 8033M into the cradle until it c...

Page 20: ...ss Esc to revert to the previous settings 2 4 Setting the Time and Date 1 Tap Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double tap Date Time 3 Tap the arrows next to the month to select the correct month 4 Selec...

Page 21: ...Chapter 3 3 Using the Hardware...

Page 22: ...mulates a standard computer keyboard Tap the onscreen keyboard to enter edit and delete text 3 2 Using the Stylus CAUTION Never use anything other than the PWS 8033M stylus on the screen Using another...

Page 23: ...the cover 3 4 Removing a CF Card 1 Press the black CF button next to the slot The button pops out 2 Press the button again to push the CF card out 3 5 Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card The PWS 8033M h...

Page 24: ...secure when it is flush with the slot 3 8 Connecting Devices to the PWS 8033M This section describes how to connect devices to the PWS 8033M Connection can be made directly to the PWS 8033M or using t...

Page 25: ...ows how to connect a mini USB type B cable to the PWS 8033M The connector is keyed to only go in one way If it does not go in smoothly check the orientation and try again 3 8 2 Connecting a Serial Dev...

Page 26: ...e used in noisy environments See the illustration above 3 8 5 Connecting to the Cradle Optional The cradle allows for charging the batteries as well as connecting USB and serial devices Connecting USB...

Page 27: ...Chapter 4 4 Getting Connected...

Page 28: ...our PWS 8033M 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer 3 Turn the device on 4 ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the PWS 8033M The Ne...

Page 29: ...tion process is complete the ActiveSync window appears 7 Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you ve chosen to syn chronize periodically or upon connection 8 ActiveSync detects t...

Page 30: ...llow these instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection 1 Start Settings Control Panel and double tap Bluetooth Device Properties 2 Tap Scan Device Bluetooth Manager scans for local Bluetooth devices...

Page 31: ...uthenticate tap to authenticate the device and add the device to the trusted devices list Encrypt tap to enable or disable encryption of data transferred between the PWS 8033M and a Bluetooth device D...

Page 32: ...lick Add New 2 When the following screen displays input the required parameters as explained in the following table Click OK to connect 4 3 2 Connecting to an Existing Network 1 Select a network from...

Page 33: ...Tap the Advanced button to display the advanced wireless settings the pre ferred networks will be listed and preference is given to networks at the top of the list 2 To move a network up or down in pr...

Page 34: ...lly connect to non preferred networks click the box 5 To select which networks to access tap the drop down menu and choose the required option 4 3 4 View Wireless Networking Log Information Tap the Lo...

Page 35: ...itioning programs to install into this unit The following illustration demonstrates how the GPS viewer operates 1 Start from PwrCtrl and chose GPS ON 2 Run the GPS Viewer program download available fr...

Page 36: ...2 Chose Start Settings Control Panel Network and Dial up connections 3 Tap Make New Connection Dial Up Connection HSDPA Siemens HC25 Configure 4 Set Baud Rate 115200 then chose Call Options to set up...

Page 37: ...4 Getting Connected 6 Click Control Panel then Network and Dial upConncetions 7 Click Dial Properties and Dialing Patterns Then place G into each blank as follows 8 Connection is successful when the...

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Page 39: ...Chapter 5 5 Advanced Settings...

Page 40: ...to the Power Scheme and select Battery Power 3 Tap the arrows next to the following three power saving scenarios and select the desired time out for each item Switch state to User Idle PWS 8033M enter...

Page 41: ...ark or drag the slider to the left to reduce the screen brightness 5 3 Performing a System Reset You may need to perform a reset if the device freezes i e device no longer responds to the buttons on t...

Page 42: ...M User Manual 36 5 4 Changing the Screen Resolution It may be necessary to change the screen resolution from VGA to QVGA or from QVGA to VGA 1 Start PROGRAM Utilizes DispSet 2 Wait for the PWS 8033M R...

Page 43: ...Manual Chapter 5 Advanced Settings 5 5 Rotate Screen It may be necessary to rotate the screen display from standard throught either 90 180 or 270 degrees 1 Start PROGRAM Utilizes DispSet 2 Select the...

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