GeoMax Zenius5 Series User Manual Version 1.
Introduction Purchase Congratulations on the purchase of a GeoMax Zenius5. This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for setting up the product and operating it. Refer to "1 Safety Directions" for further information. Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product. Product Identification Trademarks The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Introduction Table of Contents In this manual Chapter 5 Page 1.2 1.3 Definition of Use Limits of Use 5 6 1.4 Responsibilities 6 1.5 Hazards of Use 6 1.6 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 8 1.7 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 9 1.8 ICES-003 Statement, Applicable in Canada 9 2.2 System Concept 2.2.1 Power Concept 11 11 2.2.2 11 Data Storage Concept 2.3 System Components 11 2.4 Components 12 3.2 3.3 Operating Principles LED Indicators on Zenius5 14 15 4.1.1 4.1.
8 7.2 GPRS Network Setting 33 7.3 Bluetooth Connection 34 7.4 Wi-Fi Connection 35 Troubleshooting 9.2 9.3 11 37 Storage Cleaning and Drying 38 38 10.
1 Safety Directions 1.1 General Introduction Description The following directions enable the person responsible for the product, and the person who actually uses the equipment, to anticipate and avoid operational hazards. The person responsible for the product must ensure that all users understand these directions and adhere to them. About Warning Warning messages are an essential part of the safety concept of the instrument. They appear wherever Messages hazards or hazardous situations can occur.
only and should keep it away from your body. Do not place the device on your lap or any part of the body. Reasonably foreseeable • Use of the product without instruction. misuse • Use outside of the intended use and limits. • • • • • • • • • 1.3 Disabling safety systems. Removal of hazard notices. Opening the product using tools, for example screwdriver, unless this is permitted for certain functions. Modification or conversion of the product. Use after misappropriation.
DANGER Because of the risk of electrocution, it is dangerous to use poles, levelling staffs and extensions in the vicinity of electrical installations such as power cables or electrical railways. Precautions: Keep at a safe distance from electrical installations. If it is essential to work in this environment, first contact the safety authorities responsible for the electrical installations and follow their instructions.
Precautions: Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures. Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids. WARNING If battery terminals are short circuited e.g. by coming in contact with jewellery, keys, metallised paper or other metals, the battery can overheat and cause injury or fire, for example by storing or transporting in pockets. Precautions: Make sure that the battery terminals do not come into contact with metallic objects.
The product is a class A product when operated with the internal batteries. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. CAUTION There is a risk that disturbances may be caused in other equipment if the product is used with accessories from other manufacturers, for example field computers, personal computers or other electronic equipment, nonstandard cables or external batteries.
• • • • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by GeoMax for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Labelling Zenius5 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
2 Description of the System 2.1 Overview Zenius5 General The Zenius5 is a compact, high performance, low weight device with an integrated high accuracy GNSS, Description designed for outdoor & fieldwork usage. The Zenius5 can withstand severe environmental conditions including vibration, shock, moisture and temperature variations. The Zenius5 is suitable for use in harsh environments such as construction sites, warehouses, military, manufacturing and field service. 2.2 System Concept 2.2.
Description of the System 2.
Description of the System 3 User Interface Key Function Performs the command shown on the bottom left corner of the screen. Left softkey Dials or answers a call. Send key Function key Switches the alterative functions of the numeric keys on or off. If the alternative functions are switched on, the icon Fn appears in the navigation bar. Press to open camera app. If camera app is opened: Press to take a picture. Camera key Turns the Zenius5 on or off. Power key To enter numbers.
3.1 Keyboard Press to record data during measurements. Depending on 3rd party software implementation.
3.2 Operating Principles Touch screen The user interface is operated through the capacitive touch screen. You can either use the supplied stylus or touch the screen with the finger. Operation Description To select an item Tap on the item. To start the edit mode in editable fields Tap on the editable field. To highlight an item or parts of it for editing Drag the supplied stylus from the left to the right.
Step Description 1. Press the Power key for at least 3 seconds to open the Power Off menu. Within the menu, the following options are available: • OK: The operating system shuts down and the device is turned off. • Cancel: Close the Power Off menu and return to the main screen. 2. To turn off the device, select the option OK. After turning off the Zenius5, wait for at least 5 seconds before turning on the device again.
Using the stylus Use the stylus for navigating and selecting objects by tapping on the screen. Store the stylus in the slot, if it is not in use. Fitting the hand strap step-by-step 0013809_001 Step Description 1. Align the upper hand strap bracket with the two mounting holes at the back side of the Zenius5. 2. Tighten the screws. The other side of the hand strap is fixed at the bottom of the Zenius5. 3.
GPS LED Power LED User Interface off No connection. green GPS function is switched on. off Zenius5 is switched off. green Battery is charging or Zenius5 is in sleep mode. red Zenius5 is ready for operation.
4 Operation 4.1 Batteries The Zenius5 device is designed to work with one removable battery placed inside the battery compartment. The fully charged battery provides several hours of battery life. Battery Power System Operating Principles 4.1.1 • First-time Use/Charging Batteries • • • • • • Operation / Discharging The battery must be charged before using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible.
Insert the battery stepby-step Step Description To open the battery compartment, follow the instructions of the previous paragraph. 1. To insert the battery to the compartment, attach the bottom side of the battery to the compartment at an angle and then lower the upper side to engage the connector. 2. Reattach the compartment cover by inserting it bottom first. Fit the latch handle into place. Secure the latch by turning it clockwise to the horizontal lock position.
4.1.3 Charging the Battery 1. Connect the AC power adapter to the Zenius5 and to an A/C plug. Alternative: • Connect the Zenius5 to a computer using the data transfer cable. Note: The data transfer cable has a lower charging capability than the AC power adapter. 2. The battery starts charging. The Power LED flashes green to indicate the charging. The following advice is only valid for battery charger, power adapter and car adapter.
2) Use a grounding wrist strap all the time. 3) Place all the electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis. Apply general practice for working with static-sensitive devices when you open the device, insert the SIM or SD card and closing the device: • • • • Discharge any static charge before opening the device and working with the SIM or SD card. The device must not be subject to high electrostatic potentials when it is open.
4.3 Working with a USB Memory Stick Step Description The USB port is located at the bottom panel of the Zenius5, refer to Bottom panel of the Zenius5. 1. Connect the USB OTG cable with the Zenius5. 2. Slide the USB stick firmly into the USB host port of the USB OTG cable. 3. Operation Do not force the USB stick into the port.
5 Connecting and Synchronising with a Computer Microsoft ActiveSync (for PCs with Windows XP operating system) or Windows Mobile Device Center (for PCs with Windows Vista or Windows 7/Windows 8 operating system) is the synchronisation software for Windows mobile-based pocket PCs. Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center enables a PC and a Windows mobile-based pocket PC to communicate.
Connecting and Synchronising with a Computer Connection via Windows Mobile Device Center Step-by-step Step Description 1. Connect the Zenius5 to a computer. Refer to Connecting the Zenius5 to a computer step-bystep. If the Zenius5 successfully connects to the computer the Windows Mobile Device Center screen appears. 2. Select Connect without setting up your device. The Quick Connect screen appears. 3. Select File Management. Select Browse the contents of your device in the drop-down menu.
Connecting and Synchronising with a Computer 6 Operating System and Software 6.1 System Main Interface Home screen The home screen is the starting place for accessing all functionalities of the Zenius5. The screen is displayed after switching on the Zenius5. a)Status bar with icons b)Default list of applets such as phone and voicemail c)Windows key d)Softkeys Start screen Tap the Windows button on the Zenius5 home screen to switch to the Start screen.
Status icons The icons within the status bar indicate the current status of the main system functions. abcde f 013736_001 a) b) c) d) e) f) Wi-Fi connection status LAN/Bluetooth mode Phone connection mode Speaker status Battery status Current time Battery status icons Icon Description Battery has full charge. Battery has high charge. Battery has medium charge. Battery has low charge. Battery has less than 20 percent charge. Connected to AC. Battery is charging.
6.2 Interacting with the Zenius5 Working with the touchscreen Input methods Working with the onscreen keyboard stepby-step Action Description Tap Touch the screen once to open items and select options. Select and hold Select and hold an item. A pop up menu with a list of available actions opens. Tap the action you want to perform. Drag Hold the stylus or finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
Taking pictures step-bystep 1. Press the Camera key on the keypad The Pictures & Videos screen opens. 2. to start the camera. Press the Camera key to take a picture. The picture is shown on the screen. 3. Tap the Menu button The display area blanks out and shows the word Standby when the camera has been idle for one minute. To resume, tap the screen. to change settings of the picture. Refer to Camera settings. Camera settings Setting Description Mode Normal: Single picture mode.
ActiveSync Synchronise information between the Zenius5 and a computer. Alarms Set alarms. Text Send, receive and organise text messages. E-mail Send, receive and organise e-mail messages. Internet explorer Access the Internet. Calendar Track appointments and arrange meetings. Contacts Manage contacts in the address book. Windows Live Access Windows Live services, including: E-mail, instant messenger and Internet search. Windows Play Windows Media or MP3 audio and video files.
Uninstalling programs step-by-step 6.5 2. Select the program and tap Remove to start uninstalling. Personal Settings Customise the screen Use the Screen interface to enable Clear Type, align the screen or change the appearance of text. Align Screen 1) Tap the Windows button /Settings/System/Screen. 2) Tap the Alignment Tab. 3) Tap Align Screen if the touchscreen does not respond to the stylus. 4) Follow the instructions and tap the target cross with the stylus.
3) Tap OK to confirm the setting.
Power and backlight settings 1) Tap the Windows button /Settings/System/Power or tap the title bar and the Power icon the drop-down list. 2) Tap the Battery Tab and to check the battery level. 3) Tap the Advanced Tab to set the time before the Zenius5 turns of when idle. in Backlight settings The backlight makes the screen easier to read in low light conditions but it uses extra power.
4) Tap the Hint Tab to set a password hint. 5) Tap OK to confirm the setting. Sounds and notifications settings To set preferences for system sounds and ring tones, do the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) Tap Tap Tap Tap the the the OK /Settings/Sounds & Notifications. Windows button Sounds Tab to enable or disable sounds. Notifications Tab to choose Ring type and Ring tone. to confirm the setting.
General To use the phone, you need to set up an account with a phone network service. The functions available to you depend on the services offered by your phone network service provider and your type of subscription. Your service provider provides you a SIM card. This card contains your digital cellular phone account details. You must install the SIM card before you can make or receive phone calls or use wireless data services. 7.1.
It is possible to use other programs during a call. To switch back to phone program, press the Send key on the Zenius5 keypad.
Call history The call history shows time and duration of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls and a summary of total calls. Call history provides easy access to any notes taken during a call. Access: Start the Phone program, refer to Starting the phone program. Tap Call History. Operation Description Viewing call history • • • • All calls: Displays all calls made to and from your device in a chronological order. Missed: Displays only calls that were not answered.
Making and ending a call Make a call from contacts Microsoft Contacts displays the contact information stored on the Zenius5 and on the SIM card. 1) Tap the Contacts icon on the Start screen. 2) Tap the contact you want to call and select the number. 3) Press the Send key to make the call. Make a call from call history list The call history list contains the calls that were made, received or missed. 1) Start the phone program. Refer to Starting the phone program.
Creating and sending a text message 1) Tap the Windows button /Text. 2) Tap Menu/New. 3) Tap To to select a phone number from Contacts or enter the phone number of one or more recipients separating them with a semicolon. 4) Enter the text message and tap Send to send it. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu/My Text and select a message. 7.2 GPRS Network Setting GPRS network setting GPRS is used to connect to the internet and is provided by the phone network service.
Establish Bluetooth connection step-by-step Step Description 1. Tap the Windows button /Settings/Bluetooth. 2. Tap the Devices Tab and tab Add a new device.... 3. Select a device to connect with and tap Next. 4. Type a password to establish a secure connection and tap Next. 5. Communication The default password is: 1234. Back on the Bluetooth main screen, tap the COM Ports tab and select New Outgoing Port.
Step Description 6. Confirm the device SN and tap Next. Select a port and tap Finish to confirm the setting process. When removing paired devices from the list, it is advised to remove any associated virtual ports first to prevent undesired behaviour. 7.4 Wi-Fi Connection Wi-Fi connection Operation Description Turning on/off Wi-Fi 1) Tap the Windows button /Settings/Wireless Manager radio The Wireless Manager screen opens. 2) Tap Wi-Fi to change the Wi-Fi radio status.
8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Zenius5 does not The remaining battery power may be too low to run the Zenius5. Charge the switch on when battery, refer to Charge battery step-by-step. using battery power Screen responds slowly Make sure that the Zenius5 is not running out of battery power. If the problem still persists, restart your device. Screen freezes. Restart the Zenius5. Cannot establish a connection with a computer via USB.
Troubleshooting 9 Care and Transport 9.1 Transport Transport in a road vehicle Shipping Shipping, transport of batteries 9.2 Product Li-Ion batteries Never carry the product loose in a road vehicle, as it can be affected by shock and vibration. Always carry the product in its container, original packaging or equivalent and secure it.
Care and Transport 10 Technical Data Control unit Touch Screen: Keyboard: Audio: Digital camera: 3.7’’ VGA (480 x 640 pixels); Blanview Screen 22 keys, including two software-specific keys Built-in receiver, loud-speaker and microphone 5-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash System Processor: Texas Instrument Sitara™ AM335x 1GHz Operating System: Windows Embedded Handheld 6.
Protection: Withstands strong vibration during operation, compliance with MIL-STD-810G, method 514.6E-I Drops Protection: Withstands 1.2 m drop Interfaces MicroUSB: USB host: Bluetooth: WLAN: Audio: External antenna connector: Micro A/B Connector USB A Class 2 802.11 b/g/n Micro-In, Audio-Out SMB connector Technical Data Receiver 10.1 Type Values Channels 72 channels Satellite signals tracking GPS L1 C/A SBAS L1 C/A QZSS L1 C/A GLONASS L1 C/A BeiDou: B1 Accuracy Velocity accuracy: 0.
10.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations Dangerous Goods Regu- The products of GeoMax are powered by Lithium batteries. lations Lithium batteries can be dangerous under certain conditions and can pose a safety hazard. In certain conditions, Lithium batteries can overheat and ignite. When carrying or shipping your GeoMax product with Lithium batteries onboard a commercial aircraft, you must do so in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
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