owner’s manual
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Contents 1 Getting Started The Anatomy of the Allegro 2 Perform Initial Tasks Home Screen and Windows Start Menu Navigating Around Your Allegro 2 2 3 7 8 2 Hardware Components Keyboard Features Display and Touchscreen Power Management LED Activity Indicators Flashlight SD Cards Connector I/O Module Audio Features 3 Programs and Settings 12 19 24 26 27 27 28 28 Home Screen Windows Start Menu On-Screen Keyboard Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode Compass and
6 GPS/GNSS Using GPS/GNSS JSNav Application 7 Camera Camera Settings for Still Images Take Photos and Select Photo Options Videos Photo and Video Library 8 3G Data Modem Set up a Data Account with a Wireless Provider Install the SIM Card Set up the Cell Modem Wireless Safety Maintenance of Your Modem A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling Storing the Allegro 2 and Battery Pack Protecting the Touchscreen Cleaning the Allegro 2 Recycling the Allegro 2 and Batteries B Warranty and Repair Information Limit
1 Getting Started
Getting Started The Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld™ from Juniper Systems features Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and an alphanumeric keyboard. Standard accessories include a lithium-ion battery pack, AC wall charger, USB micro client sync cable, hand strap, and a capacitive stylus and tether. A camera, GPS/GNSS, and cellular data modem are options.
Battery Compartment and Card Slots 1 1 Battery Door, Screws 2 Battery Pack 3 Mini SIM Card Slot 2 4 Micro SD/SDHC Card Slot 5 Battery Compartment 6 Connector Protector 6 3 4 5 Connector Module 8 1 Connector Module 2 USB Client, Micro 3 Microphone/Speaker Jack 1 4 USB Host, Full Size 2 5 9-pin Serial Port 6 Docking Pin Contacts 3 4 5 6 7 7 Hand strap Attachment Point 8 12-24V DC Jack Perform Initial Tasks When you receive your Allegro 2, perform the tasks outlined in this section before first
Apply a Screen Protector (Optional) The touchscreen is extremely scratch resistant, so a screen protector is not included with the Allegro 2. If you decide to apply one, refer to the installation instructions included with the screen protector for specific details. Install the Battery Pack, SD Card, and Mini SIM Card The Allegro 2 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Install and charge the battery pack as follows: 1. ! The battery compartment is accessed from the back of the handheld.
3. Place the Li-Ion battery pack in the compartment. Make sure the + and - symbols on the battery pack label align with the symbols inside the compartment. Line up the + and - symbols on the case and the battery pack as shown 4. Replace the door and tighten the screws. 5. Plug the AC wall power charger that came with the Allegro 2 into a wall socket. Plug the other end into the DC power jack on the Allegro 2. The red LED on the keyboard blinks when the battery pack is charging.
Insert the stylus with the attached tether through this loop and tighten the loop. 2. Place the stylus into the holder on the hand strap. Perform Set Up 1. Press the power key . The handheld powers on and begins the startup process. A splash screen is shown that includes a progress indicator at the bottom. 2. A Microsoft ® Windows Embedded Handheld screen is shown. 3. The Update Time screen appears. Adjust the time zone, date and time if necessary and tap OK. 4.
6. Press the power key to suspend the handheld. Charge the battery pack at room temperature (68° F or 20° C) for 4 to 5 hours. While the battery pack is charging, the red LED blinks. When it is fully charged, the red LED is solid. Install the Operating System in Other Languages The operating system is provided in English by default. It is also available in other languages. You can download the operating system in one of these languages from our website. Go to http://www.junipersys.
This screen is automatically shown when the Allegro 2 is turned on. You can get to it from any other screen by pressing and releasing the Home screen key on the keyboard. Windows Start Menu The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the applications on the Allegro 2. You can get to it from any screen by tapping the Windows tile (soft key) on the display or pressing the + Home keys on the keyboard.
Use the navpad to move around on a screen. A horizontal scrolling menu is located on control panel screens near the top. Make a Selection Using the Touchscreen Press or tap the function gadget or application icon you want to select, turn on, activate, or turn off. Press and hold a function gadget to bring up a control panel, menu, or list. Using the Keyboard Use the up down right and left arrow keys on the navpad to select (highlight) a gadget or icon on the screen.
Updates to the Operating System and Documents Updates to the operating system and technical documents are located on our website at www.junipersys.com/JuniperSystems-Rugged-Handheld-Computers/products/Allegro-2/ Support. Compare part numbers to see if you have the most recent version of the Owners Manual and Quick Start Guide.
2 Hardware Components
Hardware Components This chapter discusses the Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld hardware features and usage. Keyboard Features The Allegro 2 has a numeric keyboard, function keys, and a QWERTY keyboard. The keys are sealed and have backlight illumination. Some keys and LEDs are programmable.
Key Press and Release Shift + Key Press + Blue Key Press Orange + Key Press F1 F7 F2 F8 F3 F9 F4 F10 Toggle backlight off and on F5 F11 Turn backlight down in increments F6 F12 Turn backlight up in increments 7 & 8 * 9 ( Escape Task Manager 4 $ 5 % 6 ^ Back-space (Delete) Show orange key menu in browser Enable or disable touchscreen Ch 2 Hardware Components 13
Key Press and Release Shift + Key Press Enter (return) + Blue Key Press Orange + Key Press Select OK or X on the screen 1 ! 2 @ 3 # 0 ) Move left cursor Home Volume down Move right cursor End Volume up Move up cursor Page up Brightness up Move down cursor Page down Brightness down Action Home screen Start screen Blue command (sticky on second press) ALT command Left tab (back) Keyboard brightness down Right tab (forward) Keyboard brightness up 14 Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld Ow
Key Press and Release Shift + Key Press + Blue Key Press Orange + Key Press Control command (sticky on second press) Orange command (sticky on second press) w W @ Wi-Fi Control Panel t T % Task Manager p P ) Power Control Panel a A ~ Record audio note s S l Sensors Control Panel f F [ Flashlight toggle g G ] GNSS Control Panel c C ; Launch camera b B ‘ Bluetooth Control Panel n N < Notes Ch 2 Hardware Components 15
Key Press and Release m Shift + Key Press M + Blue Key Press > Shift command Shift, one key press CAPS lock, two key presses Release CAPS lock, three key presses Power Suspend or resume, one key press Open Power Menu, press and hold 16 Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld Owner’s Manual Orange + Key Press Modem Control Panel
Orange Power Key Menu To view the orange power key menu on your browser, press the orange + F1 keys. Programmable Keys The F1 through F6 function keys, home key, and action key can be set up programmatically. These keys can also be selected to launch applications or functions from the Buttons menu as follows: 1. To bring up the Program Buttons menu, select the Settings icon on the Home screen, and then Personal > Buttons.
2. Select the key you want to reassign. 3. At the bottom of the screen under 2. Assign a program, select the down arrow key to display a list of programs and functions. Select the item you want to reassign to the selected key. Keyboard Backlight Make keyboard brightness adjustments by pressing the orange + forward tab or back tab keys to increase or decrease the keyboard brightness. You can also use the Backlight control panel located at Start > Settings > System > Backlight.
Note: The keyboard backlight turns off when the display backlight dims or the Allegro 2 is suspended. Display and Touchscreen The Allegro 2 has a bright color display and capacitive touchscreen with a diagonal viewing area of 4.2 inches (107 mm). It is easy to view outdoors and is sealed against water and dust. The Windows ® Embedded Handheld operating system enhances the ability of the Allegro 2 to recognize touch gestures, making it easy to use a finger to make selections and navigate.
To adjust the touchscreen profile, go to the Touch control panel by pressing Start > Settings > System > Touch. Modes for finger or stylus use are shown. Select the preferred mode, and tap Load. Do not interrupt the loading process. You can try different modes to see which one works best for you. Zooming in on the Display Zooming in on the display increases the view by 50 percent and makes selecting content much easier.
Buttons screen to assign a key to launch the function. Select the Windows soft key or press the shift + home keys, then Settings > Personal > Buttons. Press and hold the assigned key and tap on the screen in the area on which you want to zoom. The screen focuses on that location. Make selections as desired. Release the key to return to the regular screen size. Magnifying glass - Tap on the title bar at the top of the screen to display the pop-up icons. Select the magnifying glass on the left.
Move the Display slider up to brighten the backlight or down to dim it. Dimming the Display Automatically The display has a minimum brightness setting that it dims to when the Allegro 2 is idle for the time interval indicated. The display backlight dims by 50% or more, so the display is still partially visible. You can adjust the dim time interval (see the previous Battery Power screen) for battery and/ or external power. Dimming the display backlight saves battery power.
The Power control panel appears. Select Advanced from the horizontal scrolling menu near the top of the screen. For battery and external power select how long the screen stays on when it is not in use. Shorter times save battery power. Disabling and Enabling the Touchscreen You can disable the touchscreen. This is useful when you are running an application and you want to see the screen while avoiding accidental touchscreen activation. You can move around and make selections using the keyboard.
Power Management The Allegro 2 uses a Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack. ! CAUTION: Only use batteries designed for the Allegro 2 from an approved vendor. Use of non-approved batteries may void your product warranty. Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack, suspend the handheld, then refer to the instructions in Chapter 1, Getting Started. It typically takes 4 to 5 hours to fully charge a battery pack.
The Power control panel appears, displaying the remaining battery power. Battery packs last approximately 1,000 to 3,000 charging cycles before they need to be replaced. This is impacted by applications and environmental factors. Summary of Options to Reduce Power Usage You can adjust some settings to preserve power: Turn off the display (suspend) after a set interval. See Display Backlight Suspend Interval earlier in this chapter. Dim the backlight after a set interval.
LED Activity Indicators LED activity indicators are located on the keyboard on the left side next to the key. Red LED on the bottom (associated with power adapter): Blinking - AC adapter is plugged in, and the battery is charging Solid - AC adapter is plugged in, and the battery is full (not charging) Green LED on the top (associated with notifications): When the operating system has something to notify you of, this LED behaves accordingly.
Flashlight Geo units have a flash LED located underneath the camera window on the back of the Allegro 2. It can be used as a flashlight, although its primary purpose is as a flash for the camera. To use the flashlight you can tap the flashlight gadget if it is on the Home screen or press the orange + F keys. Tap on the icon or press the keys once to turn on the brightest illumination, again for medium brightness, and a third time to turn it off.
5. Replace the battery pack, and attach the battery door. 6. Power up the handheld. Connector I/O Module The Allegro 2 connector I/O module has the following jacks and connectors: 6 1 2 3 1. 4 5 USB client, micro B 2. Audio jack: 3.5mm; supports speaker, microphone or stereo output (pin detect) 3. USB host, full size A 4. Docking pin contacts 5. COM1: RS-232C 9-pin D-sub connector, 5 V @500 mA available on pin 9 (ring in) under program control 6.
Adjusting Audio Settings To set audio options, tap on the top title bar and select the audio icon from the list of applications that drops down. Or, press Start > Settings > System > Audio. The Audio control panel, Output screen, is shown: From the Output screen you can adjust the speaker options. Select the Input screen from the horizontal menu near the top of the screen. You can adjust the onboard and headset microphones as desired.
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3 Programs and Settings
Programs and Settings This chapter discusses the Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld programs and settings. Home Screen The Home screen is your main control center for the Allegro 2. View vital system information and quickly access functions and applications that are frequently used. The default home screen for a basic unit is shown below. Different functions are shown depending on which model you have. You can customize the Home screen.
Title Bar and Pop-Up Icons The title bar is at the top of every screen. It identifies the page and shows status icons indicating functions like connectivity status, audio, power, and time. Tap the title bar to bring up larger, touchable icons in a horizontal-scrolling bar. Select an icon to use or to view the settings and adjust them as desired. Title Bar Pop-Up Icons Dashboard The dashboard consists of a background image and up to six dashboard gadgets that serve as functional indicators and control keys.
Dashboard Gadget Functions Wi-Fi: Shows the state of the Wi-Fi radio and provides the name of the wireless network to which it is attached. Bluetooth® wireless technology: Shows the state of the Bluetooth radio. Email: Shows the number of unread email messages. If there are multiple email accounts, the total number of unread messages is aggregated from all accounts. Calendar: Shows the next appointment. Tasks: Shows the current number of tasks.
Red: Error state, powering up or down, no GPS/GNSS fix, or unavailable (3G data modem is red when power is changing from on/off. Wi-Fi is red when an access point is available but not connected.) Favorites Bar The favorites bar consists of shortcuts to specific applications. It is located below the dashboard when the screen is in portrait mode and to the side of the dashboard when it is in landscape mode. Tap on a shortcut icon to launch an application.
Tap on your selection. The icon on the home screen changes to the icon associated with the new application. Tile Bar Touchable tiles (or soft keys) are shown in the tile bar at the bottom of each screen. Up to five tiles are shown, depending on which screen you are on.
Windows Start Menu The Windows Start menu gives you access to all of the applications on the Allegro 2. You can get to the Start menu from any screen by tapping the Windows tile (soft key) on the display or pressing the + Home keys on the keyboard. On the touchscreen, tap the application icon you want to select. From the keyboard you can use the up down right and left arrow keys to select (highlight) an icon on the screen. (Home is selected on the previous screen.
The default keyboard is Mega Keys, featuring large keys and increased functionality. To view and select other options including Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, and Mega Keys Night, press and hold the keyboard tile . To turn the on-screen keyboard off, press the keyboard tile. Mega Keys (and Mega Keys Night) Keyboard Features Pressing on a character with a finger or stylus highlights it. Releasing the key prints the character on the screen.
A calculator is available from the numeric screen. Press the Calc key to launch the calculator application. The backspace and the space keys can be repeated by pressing and holding those keys. Suspend, Reset, Power Off, and Restore Defaults Use the power key to suspend, reset, power off, or restore the Allegro 2 to its factory state. To access the Power Key menu, press and hold the power key.
Resetting the Allegro 2 If the Allegro 2 is unresponsive, slow, or programs won’t launch, performing a reset might solve the issue. You may be asked to perform a reset when an application is installed. ! CAUTION: Be aware that during a reset, applications are closed and unsaved work may be lost. Follow these steps to reset your Allegro 2: 1. Save open files, and close any running programs. 2. Press and hold the power key menu appears. until the Power Key 3. Tap Reset.
Restoring the Allegro 2 to its Factory State (Clean Boot) Follow the steps below to restore user storage, settings, and icons on your Allegro 2 to their original factory defaults. ! CAUTION: Restoring the Allegro 2 to its original factory state permanently erases data saved on the handheld, any software you installed, and any changes you made to the handheld, including changes to settings. 1. Back up files and programs you want to keep onto another computer. 2.
Adjust Brightness Using the Keyboard You can adjust the display and keyboard brightness any time from the keyboard. For the display, brightness up is is + F6. + F5 and brightness down For the keyboard, brightness up is brightness down is + back tab . + forward tab and Adjust the Backlight Control Panel You can also subdue the keyboard and display brightness through the Backlight control panel.
Sensors Control Panel The Sensors control panel lets you see the compass and accelerometer working, set the magnetic declination angle, and calibrate the sensors. Select Start > Settings > System > Sensors. The Magnetic Declination angle is the difference between True North and magnetic North. Applications that are using True North use this value to adjust the readings from the compass. To calibrate the compass, select Calibrate Compass.
Communicating with a Desktop Computer The Allegro 2 can connect to a desktop or laptop computer, allowing you to synchronize information and download software and files. Installing the Software Install free synchronization software from Microsoft ® on your desktop computer. 1. Go to the Microsoft ® website on your computer at http:// www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/. 2. If your computer is running Windows ® 2000 or Windows ® XP, search for and select ActiveSync ® software to download.
Getting Started Application Getting Started Screen The Getting Started screen provides information on current settings, help for setting up features and applications, and shortcuts to set up screens. To see a list of topics press Start > Getting Started. Information for Software Developers For Allegro 2 SDK information, go to our website: www. junipersys.com/Juniper-Systems-Rugged-HandheldComputers/support/Developers then Allegro 2.
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4 Bluetooth Wireless Communication
Bluetooth® Wireless Communication The Allegro 2 has built-in Bluetooth® wireless technology, allowing you to connect it to other wireless devices with Bluetooth technology. Minimum performance between similar objects in an unobstructed environment is approximately 100 feet (30 meters). The handheld provides simple configuration options for the following types of Bluetooth devices: Devices such as headphones, keyboards, and modems (to connect to the Internet with an external cell phone).
If the Bluetooth gadget is not on your Home screen, you can get to the desired control panel by selecting Getting Started and either Set up a Bluetooth device or Set up a Bluetooth COM Port. You can also press Start > Settings > Connections. Note: If the Bluetooth radio is turned on and then the handheld is suspended, wireless Bluetooth turns off to save battery power. When the Allegro 2 resumes (turns on), the radio turns on automatically.
2. Select Headphones, Modem, Keyboard. The following Bluetooth control panel, Devices screen is shown: 3. Select Add New Device. The Allegro 2 searches for other devices with wireless Bluetooth technology and displays them in a list. Select the device you want to connect to, and tap Next. 4. A passcode screen is shown. a. If the device has an assigned passcode, enter the number and press Next. b.
Note: If you are unsure whether or not the device requires a passcode and if one has already been assigned to the device, see the user documentation that came with the device. 5. You can adjust the Bluetooth settings as needed. Serial Device (COM) Control Panel To set up a Bluetooth COM port, follow these steps: 1. Select COM Port, GPS, RFID from the Bluetooth dialog box. The following Bluetooth COM configuration screen is shown. Select Discover Devices. 2.
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5 Wi-Fi Wireless Networking
Wi-Fi Wireless Networking The Allegro 2 has built-in Wi-Fi wireless networking to connect to the Internet or a office network. Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network To use Wi-Fi, you need to be in range of a Wi-Fi access point to make a connection. To actively look for a network connection complete the following steps: 1. From the Home screen, turn Wi-Fi on by selecting the Wi-Fi gadget . The Allegro 2 automatically starts scanning the area for available Wi-Fi networks.
the scan, a list of available networks and their strengths appears on the Wi-Fi Wireless screen. Click on the Search for Networks button if none are automatically listed. 3. Select the network to which you want to connect. If you want to add a new network, select Add New from the top of the list. 4. Configuration and authentication setup screens are shown. Depending on the network you are connecting to, you may need to make some selections from pull down lists and enter information like a passkey.
Wi-Fi Dialog Box Whenever Wi-Fi is turned on, a dialog box might appear at the bottom of the screen indicating the Wi-Fi networks the Allegro 2 has located. You can select a new network from this dialog box without opening the Wi-Fi control panel. Tap on the screen outside of the dialog box to remove it temporarily. You can also disable it to keep it from appearing in the future. When this dialog box is shown, select the Menu soft key and select Don’t show this message... from the list.
6 GPS/GNSS
GPS/GNSS Allegro 2 Geo models have GPS/GNSS with 2 to 5 meter accuracy. Using GPS/GNSS To use GPS/GNSS, tap on the GPS/GNSS status gadget to turn it on. The GPS/GNSS starts looking for satellites to use for a fix. The green LED on the keyboard blinks periodically, and a satellite icon is placed on the title top bar. Once enough satellites are found, information similar to the following is shown: 5 SV The number of satellites used for the current position. 3Diff The type of fix you have.
Note: When you suspend the Allegro 2, the receiver is in a low power mode to retain its almanac. When you resume, it takes a few seconds to get a fix. GPS/GNSS Accuracy The GPS/GNSS antenna is in the top of the Allegro 2. Do not put your hand or another object over the top bumper or display. This reduces accuracy. The more items between you and the satellites, the lower the accuracy.
Access: Multiple programs can obtain GPS data simultaneously (we recommend that you leave Manage GPS Automatically selected) Format: Select the data format you prefer NMEA Sentences: See the section on NMEA Sentences later in this chapter for details. GNSS System: Select the satellite systems you want to use (GPS, SBAS, GLONASS) and module settings (update rate, baud rate, filter). The GNSS receiver can be set to remain on during suspend.
NMEA Sentences Descriptions of the NMEA Sentences shown on the GNSS control panel menu follow. RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data. Example of data output: $GPRMC,045824.00,A,4127.31350 ,N,11202.79015,W,00.03,022.9,160914,,,A*4C. The RMC message contains the time, date, position, course and speed data provided by the GNSS navigation receiver. VTG - Course over Ground & Ground Speed. The VTG message provides actual course (CoG) and speed (SoG) relative to the ground.
3.5 GNS – GNSS Fix Data. The GNS message contains Time, Position Fix and related data for single or combined navigation satellite systems (GNSS). If the data is calculated from multiple satellite systems in differential mode then several GNS messages are generated. The first message with Talker ID “GN” will be followed by separate messages with Talker ID “GP”, “GL” etc. to report the data calculated from the individual systems.
GNSS System Compatibility Mode. To allow you to use software developed for interfacing GPS-only receivers a Compatibility mode is included in the communication protocol. In this mode the Talker ID of GGA, RMC, DTM, GLL, VTG and ZDA messages is set to “GP” regardless of which system satellites are used for the reported position. JSNav Application JSNav is a GPS/GNSS application that lets you easily collect waypoint or track data. Note: Calibrate the compass and accelerometer before you use JSNav.
Use the Touchscreen or Keyboard with JSNav You can use the touchscreen or the keyboard to move around the JSNav screens and make selections. There are also shortcut key combinations unique to JSNav. To see them on the screen, select the menu icon , then ? Info or the + I keys. JSNav Settings Tap on the menu icon in the upper left corner of the screen, and select Settings from the list. Go through the menu options to set up JSNav. Note: These settings only impact the JSNav application.
GPS Settings: Select the maximum PDOP for collecting points, minimum navigation speed you need to be traveling for navigation to update properly, and the navigation distance threshold. This is the distance you can be from the point to which you are navigating to show that you have arrived. Default File Type: Select .kml (keyhole markup language used in Google Earth) or .csv (comma separated value). Note that tracks with more than 1000 points default to .csv due to memory limitations.
Collect Waypoint Data From the main JSNav screen select the waypoint open the Collect Waypoint screen. icon to To collect a waypoint, select the waypoint icon at the bottom of the screen. Position information for the waypoint is recorded. Select the edit icon to add or edit the name, description, notes, and file type for this waypoint. To navigate back to the waypoint you just collected, select the compass icon. A rotating compass is shown. Walk in the direction of the red arrow.
Note: When moving, the compass shows the direction of travel to the target. When stationary, the compass displays a heading to the target, based on the internal compass. The internal compass can be calibrated from the Settings menu located at Start > Settings > System > Sensors. Select the disc icon to save the waypoint to \My Documents\My Waypoints. Collect Track Data From the main JSNav screen select the track the Collect Track screen.
Manage Waypoints and Tracks To view the waypoints and tracks you have saved, select the menu icon, then select Waypoints or Tracks from the menu. A list of waypoints or tracks is shown. To open a file, select the name. You can view collected data, select the file for exporting or deletion by selecting the box to the left of the name, navigate back to the waypoint or track points , delete the file , or edit the file. at the bottom To select all of the files, tap the check box of the screen.
Importing Waypoints and Tracks Waypoint and track file formats must be .kml, .kmz or .csv. CSV files must contain a column for both latitude and longitude. To import a waypoint or track file, place the file into the \ My Documents\My Waypoints or \My Tracks directory. You can create subdirectories to organize your data if you want. Once you place a waypoint or track file into the proper directory or subdirectory it appears in the list of files.
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7 Camera
Camera Allegro 2 Geo models have a 5MP camera. Juniper Geotagging™ gives you the ability to embed and emboss photos with the date, time, and GPS position. The camera window and flash are located on the back of the Allegro 2. Note: The flash can also be used as a flashlight. See Chapter 2, Hardware Components, Flashlight. Camera Settings for Still Images Press the orange + C keys to turn the camera on and open the Pictures and Videos application.
Flash To use the flash, select Flash from the Menu, then select On. The flash automatically turns on each time you take a photo. To turn it off, select Flash from the menu and select Off. Pictures & Videos Control Panel To view or change additional settings, select Options from the Menu soft key. The Camera control panel is shown. Use the horizontal scrolling menu near the top of the screen to see what the setting are and make changes as needed.
2. Select the Menu soft key, then select Geotag from the menu. The following Emboss Options screen is shown: Select the information you want to emboss on pictures, the position, and the color. The selected information is embossed on pictures, making it part of the images.
3. You can build GPS information into jpg files from the Embed Options screen. (This information does not appear on the images.) You can select Use True North. Embed GPS allows you to put images into programs like Google Earth™ and sort them by location, etc. If you select User Note, the note screen is shown after a photo is taken. Enter a note for the image and press OK.
Take Photos and Select Photo Options Press the + C keys to turn the camera on. Frame the photo as desired and press the action key or the return key . A square yellow box is shown indicating that the camera is focusing. Press enter when you are ready to take the picture. A screen like the following is shown for a few seconds. Hold the handheld steady until you hear a click, indicating that the photo has been taken.
To take another photo, press the Camera soft key. To see a library of photos and pictures, press Thumbnails. Videos Press the + C keys to turn the camera on. Select the Menu soft key, and select Video. Select Menu again to view and adjust settings as desired. Press the action key or the return key to start recording a video. Press the key again to end the video. Note: To take photos instead of videos, select Menu and select Still (see previous screen).
Audio You can record sound with videos. From the Pictures & Videos application screen, tap Menu > Video > Menu > Options. From the Video screen, tap Include audio when recording video files to turn audio on. Photo and Video Library To view your photo and video library, select the Thumbnails soft key from the Pictures and Videos application screen. Library Menu Options Select a photo or video, then the Menu soft key. You can send, delete, edit, etc. the selected photo or video.
8 3G Data Modem
3G Data Modem The 3G data modem is an option for Allegro 2 Geo models, adding Wide Area Network data modem capability. The modem is installed at the factory. The modem is a cellular data modem, type GSM/UMTS. It is five band modem compatible. The modem operates in different modes, depending on the wireless provider and the signal strength. Data speeds vary anywhere from 10 or 20 Kbps when using GPRS to over 1 Mbps when using HSDPA.
3. Remove the battery pack. ! CAUTION: The Allegro 2 is not sealed against water and dust when the battery door is not installed. 4. An image on the battery compartment label shows the correct location and orientation for the mini SIM card. Pull out the SIM card tray. Place the card onto the tray and push the tray in until it catches. To remove the SIM card, pull the tray open and remove the card. Push the empty tray in until it catches. 5. Replace the battery pack, and attach the battery door. 6.
Set up the Cell Modem Tap on the 3G modem gadget . After about 30 seconds it turns green, indicating that the modem is available. Once the modem is available, configure it to make a connection. Tap and hold the modem gadget to open the Connections control panel. Select Automatically configure connection. The name of your carrier appears. Select Next. A progress graphic is shown on the next screen while your Internet settings are configured. You can now access the Internet.
Connection Problems If the connection fails to automatically configure, there might not be a signal where you are located. You can try repeating the set up process. Wireless Safety RF Interference Issues It is important to follow any special regulations regarding the use of radio equipment due in particular to the possibility of radio frequency (RF), interference. Follow the safety advice given below carefully. Switch OFF your cell modem when in an aircraft.
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A Storage, Maintenance and Recycling
Storage, Maintenance, and Recycling Follow the instructions in this chapter to properly maintain and recycle the Allegro 2. Storing the Allegro 2 and Battery Pack When the handheld is not being charged and is suspended, it draws a small amount of power. This power draw is used to maintain the memory (RAM) of the handheld in the same state it was when it was suspended. We recommend charging the handheld each night or weekend when it is in suspend mode.
To apply a screen protector, follow the directions that come with it in the package. ! CAUTION: Be sure to replace the screen protector as often as the screen protector instructions recommend. Cleaning the Allegro 2 Touchscreen 1. Disable the touchscreen by pressing the power key until the Power Key menu appears. Tap on Disable TS. 2. Remove the screen protector if you want to clean underneath it. 3. Apply warm water or a mild cleaning solution to a microfiber cloth and gently wipe off the touchscreen.
Safe Cleaners to Use You can clean the Allegro 2 safely with the following cleaners: Windex ® (S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.) Formula 409 ® (Clorox) Citrus Wonder Cleaner (Mer-Maids) Citrus All Purpose Cleaner (Wonder Tablitz) Orange Clean ® (Orange Glo International) Fantastik ® OxyPower ® (S.C. Johnson @ Son, Inc.) ! Greased Lightening ® Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Oil Eater Orange Cleaner Citrus Degreaser (Kafko Intl., Ltd.
B Warranty and Repair Information
Limited Product Warranty Juniper Systems, Inc. (“JS”) warrants that the Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal intended use, for a period of 24 months from the date of shipment.
or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty as to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement or any warranties arising from the course of performance, dealing, or usage of trade. JS specifically makes no warranties as to the suitability of its products for any particular application.
Warranty Repairs To obtain warranty repair or service on the Allegro 2, submit a repair order on our website at http://www.junipersys.com/ Juniper-Systems/support/Repairs or contact an authorized repair center within the applicable warranty period. Products returned for repair or service without proper authorization may acquire an additional handling fee and/ or delay in the repair. The customer is responsible to prepay all shipping costs when sending equipment to a repair center.
Warranty Information Warranty information for the Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld is located on our website at http://www.junipersys.com/ Juniper-Systems/support/Warranty. You can evaluate and order warranty extensions, check warranty status, and view warranty terms and conditions. ! Repairing the Allegro 2 CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair the Allegro 2 yourself. This action voids the warranty. Information about repairs, upgrades, and evaluations is located on our website at http://www.junipersys.
System Information for your Allegro 2 When you contact a repair center you need some unique system ID information for your Allegro 2 (serial number, model number, etc.). Select the System Info icon from the favorites bar on the Home screen or tap Start > Settings > System > System Information to view the System Information menu. Select System ID.
C Warnings and Regulatory Information
Product Warnings Follow the warnings listed below to use the Allegro 2 and accessories safely. ! Battery Warnings WARNING! This device comes with a lithium ion rechargeable battery pack. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or expose the battery pack to fire. Do not disassemble or open, crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
! Wall Charger Warnings WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, electrical shock, fire or damage to the equipment: Plug the wall charger into an electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. Do not place anything on the wall charger cord or any of the other cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging the wall charger from the electrical outlet, pull on the plug, not the cord.
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient 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 connected.
Radio Frequency Safety This device has been evaluated for use in close proximity to the body. Use only accessories approved by Juniper Systems. The use of third party accessories may not comply with FCC and international RF exposure requirements. To comply with FCC and other national RF exposure requirements do not co-locate this device with other transmitters. This device operates in compliance with the FCC radio frequency exposure limits for an uncontrolled environment.
EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007 EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 The telecommunication functions of this device may be used in the following EU and EFTA countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
D Specifications
Allegro 2 Rugged Handheld Specifications FEATURE Operating System SPECIFICATION Microsoft ® Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.3 (completely compatible with Microsoft ® Windows Mobile ® 6.5.3) English, French, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese Processor 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 i.
FEATURE SPECIFICATION Touchscreen Keyboard Batteries Connector I/O Module Wireless Connectivity Audio Capacitive touch interface Chemically-strengthened glass Touchscreen disable function Touchscreen profile options Alphanumeric QWERTY keyboard Modifier keys Multiple programmable keys and LEDs Backlight On-screen keyboard for atypical characters Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack, 3.7VDC 10600mAh, 38.
FEATURE LED Activity Indicators SPECIFICATION Temperature Specifications Shock Resistance Environmental Ratings and Standards Warranties Red: power applied/charging status Green: notification, application programmable Blue: application programmable Operating Temperature: –22° to 140° F (–30° to 60° C). Note: Bluetooth® wireless technology is rated to –4° to 122° F (–20° to 50° C).
FEATURE Software Included SPECIFICATION ActiveSync Adobe Reader LE Alarms Calculator Calendar Contacts E-Mail File Explorer Getting Started GNSS Stream Help Internet Explorer Internet Sharing JSNav Juniper Home screen, customizable with selectable dashboard gadgets and program shortcuts Juniper On-Screen Keyboards, Mega Keys and Mega Keys Night Notes Pictures & Videos Remote Desktop Mobile Search Settings Task Manager Tasks Wi
FEATURE SPECIFICATION Configurations Standard with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 512MB RAM, 8GB Storage Geo with Standard features plus Camera and GPS Geo with Standard features plus Camera, GPS, and Cell Geo with Standard features plus Camera, and GPS Geo with Standard features plus Camera, GPS, and Cell, US/North America and CE/EU Models Camera (Geo models) GPS/GNSS (Geo models) 5MP resolution Autofocus Video capture JPEG image format
FEATURE 3G Data Modem (Geo model option) SPECIFICATION Certifications and Standards Standard Accessories Integrated Cinterion PH8P module (Pentaband Worldwide), 800/850/ 900/1800/1900/2100 MHz data speeds, UMTS/HSPA+3GPP Does not support voice calls Communicates on GSM-based networks Supports mini-SIM card only FCC Class B CE Marking (applicable EMC, R&TTE, and LVD directives) Industry Canada EN60950 Safety Bluetooth SIG qualification
FEATURE Optional Accessories SPECIFICATION Shoulder strap Serial cable Vehicle charging adaptor Holster case Flip cover fitted case 8GB micro SDHC memory card Premium screen protectors See your sales associate for more details on optional accessories. Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Index
Index Symbols 3G Data Modem 80 Connection Problems 83 Data Account, Set up With Wireless Provider 80 Gadget Color Indicators 35 Maintenance of Your Modem 83 RF Interference Issues 83 Set up the Cell Modem 82 SIM Card Installation 80 Wireless Safety 83 A Accelerometer Calibration 42 ActiveSync Creating a Partnership 44 Anatomy of the Rugged Handheld 2 Audio Features 28 Audio Jack 28 Microphone 28 Speaker 28 B Backlight 21 Battery Pack Specifications 103 Storage 86 Warnings 96 Bluetooth Wireless Communicati
Specifications 106 Videos 73 Care and Maintenance Cleaning 87 Storage 86 Cautions 4, 24, 27, 40, 41, 80, 81, 87, 88, 93 Certifications and Standards 97 Cleaning 87 Communicating With a Computer ActiveSync 44 Windows Mobile Device Center 44 Compass and Accelerometer Calibration 42, 63, 73 Sensors Control Panel 43 Computer, Communicating With 44 Connector Module 28 Cleaning 87 D Dashboard 33 Dashboard Gadgets 34 Declaration of Conformity 100 Display Backlight 21 Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode 41 Disabling
G Gadgets 34 Geo Model 58, 72 Geotagging 73 Emboss Picture Options 74 Getting Started Screen 45 GPS Compass 63 GPS/GNSS 58, 106 Accuracy 61 Bluetooth COM Port Set Up 51 Camera Geotagging Pictures 73 Compass 63 Gadgets 34 GPS Intermediate Driver 59, 60 Settings 59 H Hardware Features 12 Hold to Zoom.
L Language Installs 7 Limitation of Liability 91 M Mega Keys 38 Microphone 28, 104 Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5.
S Screen Protector 4 SD Cards 27 SDK 45 Sensors Control Panel 43 SIM Card 3, 4 Soft Keys (Touchable Tiles) 36 Software Developers 45 Speaker 29, 104 Specifications 102–109 Start Menu 7 Storing the Rugged Handheld and Battery Pack 86 Subdued Lighting (Tactical) Mode 41 Suspend 39 Synchronization Software 44 System Information 80, 93, 94 T Tactical Lighting Mode 41 Temperature Specifications 104 Tile Bar 36 Title Bar 33 Touchable Tiles (Soft Keys) 36 Touchscreen Disabling and Enabling 19 Display Backlight 21
W Warnings 96, 97 Warranty 90–93 Exclusions 90 Extended Warranties 92 Limitation of Liability 91 Remedy 91 Repairs 92 Services 92 Warranty Exclusions 90 Warranty Repairs 92 Wi-Fi Wireless Communication Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 54 Managing Connections 55 Wi-Fi Dialog Box 56 Wi-Fi Set up Screens 55 Windows Mobile Device Center 44 Windows Start Menu 7 Z Zoom in on Display 20 Index 115
