Advantech 3.7" VGA TFT LCD XSCale Rugged Mobile Computer PWS-8033M - Manual (Page 5)

1 PWS-8033M User Manual
Chapter 1 General Information ............................1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................... 2
1.1.1
Features & Specifications ............................................................. 2
1.1.2 Package Contents........................................................................ 3
1.1.3 Optional Accessories .................................................................... 3
1.2 Familiarizing Yourself with the PWS-8033M ............................................. 4
1.2.1
Front View..................................................................................... 4
1.2.2 Right View..................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 Bottom View.................................................................................. 6
1.2.4 Left View ....................................................................................... 6
1.2.5 Back View ..................................................................................... 7
1.2.6 Top View ....................................................................................... 7
1.3 4-In-1 Battery Charger (Optional) ............................................................. 8
1.4 Cradle (Optional)....................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Installation ..........................................11
2.1 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 12
2.1.1
Installing the Battery ................................................................... 12
2.1.2 Charging the Battery ................................................................... 12
2.1.3 Charging the Battery with the Adapter Charger .......................... 13
2.1.4 Charging the Battery with the Cradle .......................................... 13
2.2 Powering up for the First Time ............................................................... 14
2.3 Calibrating the Touchscreen ................................................................... 14
2.4 Setting the Time and Date ...................................................................... 14
2.5 Adjusting the 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 a CF Card .............................................................................. 17
3.5 Inserting an Micro SD Memory Card....................................................... 17
3.6 Removing a Storage Card....................................................................... 18
3.7 GPRS SIM Card Set Up.......................................................................... 18
3.8 Connecting Devices to the PWS-8033M................................................. 18
3.8.1
Connecting USB ......................................................................... 18
3.8.2 Connecting a Serial Device......................................................... 19
3.8.3 Connection to a LAN................................................................... 20
3.8.4 Connecting Headphones and a Microphone............................... 20
3.8.5 Connecting to the Cradle (Optional) ........................................... 20
Chapter 4 Getting Connected ............................21
4.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync................................................................ 22
4.1.1
Connecting to Your Computer .................................................... 22
4.2 Connecting with Bluetooth ...................................................................... 24
4.3 Connecting to a WLAN (Wi-Fi)................................................................ 25
4.3.1
Add a New Network .................................................................... 26
4.3.2 Connecting to an Existing Network ............................................. 26
4.3.3 Changing the Advanced Settings................................................ 27
4.3.4 View Wireless Networking Log Information ................................ 28
4.4 Connecting GPS ..................................................................................... 29
4.5 Connecting GPRS................................................................................... 30