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Using the Nomad Handheld
N_SIGHT R900 User’s Manual for the Neptune Handheld System 4-31
If you allow the handheld to remain inactive for the factory-set delay of
45 seconds or for the delay time specified by the host computer, it turns
off automatically. After this period of inactivity, the screen of the
handheld goes blank and the unit turns off to conserve the battery. Just
tap the screen to use the Nomad again.
Logging In and Out of the N_SIGHT R900
This section explains how to log into N_SIGHT R900 on the handheld
to access the screens needed to complete meter reading tasks.
Logging Into N_SIGHT R900 on the Nomad
After you have loaded a route, or after you have exchanged meter
readings and route data with the host computer, you need to log into
N_SIGHT R900 on the handheld. Signing on gives you access to the
screens you need to collect and exchange route and meter data.
Complete the following steps to log into N_SIGHT R900 on the
Nom
ad.
1 If you h
ave not already done so, press to turn on the Nomad.
If you see the message Not Uploaded, this means the handheld has
been loaded but has not yet been uploaded. This is normal if a new route was
just loaded to the handheld.
Touch or Synchronize to start Communications. For more information,
refer to “Communicating with the Host Computer,” on page 7-1.
Pilot Release