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Back View
IrDA Port:
Industry standard 1.1 infrared communications port for use with
other infrared equipped devices. The IrDA port is configured
through the Microsoft Windows Control Panel or by double
tapping on the IrDA icon located on the task bar in the lower
right hand corner of the desktop.
Coaxial Connector:
Depending on the machine configuration, there may be a
coaxial antenna connection on the upper right hand side of the
housing. The coaxial connector will allow you to connect an
external antenna to an internal radio or GPS solution.
Docking Connector:
The docking connector provides for all external
communications with the unit. It connects to a port replicator or
docking station.
Battery Compartments:
There are two battery compartments designed for convenient,
hot swappable battery replacement while in the field. See the
Batteries and Charging Procedures section of Chapter 2:
Hardware Operation for instructions on changing batteries.
Hard Drive Compartment:
The hard drive compartment allows field upgrades or repairs
without opening the HAMMERHEAD 3. Some customers may
have IT Departments that will be trained to replace hard drives
at the customer location.
You should not open the hard
drive compartment without the proper training from
WalkAbout Computers. Any tampering of the hard drive
will result in a void warranty.
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Bottom View
Bottom Guide Pin Holes:
The bottom guide pin holes are used to align the computer
when placed in either a vehicle, desktop, or wall-mount docking
station. Simply insert the computer onto the gauge ball guide
pins and tilt the computer back until the docking connectors
engage.
Connectivity
Most often connectivity with the HAMMERHEAD 3 is via the docking
connector on the backside of the unit. Most units ship with a port
replicator, DESKDOCK, or HAMMERDOCK vehicle dock that provides
standard ports for communications, keyboard, and power supply. Port
replicators and docking stations may be customized to your
requirements and may not be configured exactly as described below.
Port Replicators
There are several variations of port replicators (flat, angled,
custom, etc.) New connectivity options are constantly in
development. The following features are available on the
standard port replicator.
