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1. E Connection Settings Device connected Bonnert e Show status icon in taskbar I Allow USB connections e Allow connections to one of the following This computer is connected to Automatic I Open ActiveSync when my device connects seo cres 4 On this screen shown above you will be asked to set the port which you will be using to connect with the PC Check the box above the port selection box marked for the serial cable Then check OK 5 You will now see an initial image indicating that your PC is about to connect to the data collector Click Next Get Connected To connect your device to this PC 1 Connect the cable to the PC 2 Tum on the device 3 Place the device in its cradle ActiveSyne should automatically detect your device F your device is not automatically detegiEd click Next F you are using infrared IR or Bluetogit You will then see an image of a computer sending information to a smaller computer Chapter 6 Transferring Files 61 Get Connected Checking COM Ports Please wait while Setup locates your mobile device a y gt i R Fd z Bi Looking for a mobile device Checking on COM Part 1 Checking USB 4 Back Hest gt Help While this is happening go to your data collector and double tap the PC Link icon on the Carlson Explorer Windows CE desktop This will open a window with a message telling you that it is connecting to the PC Connect
2. Mew calibration settings have been measured Tap the screen or press the Enter key to accept the new settings Press the Esc key to keep the old settings Taskbar and Start Menu Settings The taskbar at the bottom of the data collector desktop displays the Start button buttons of currently running applications the Status Area and the Show Desktop icon fy start SOF 617 em B Windows CE net Desktop Taskbar To change the Taskbar and Start Menu settings 1 SelectStart gt Settings gt Taskbar and Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box opens Chapter 5 Configuration 4 Hi a El by PE Link Computer pes Programs Ly Favorites E Documents E Control Panel Network and Dial up qe E settings Help Run 2 Select the General tab Taskbar and Start Menu Properties OK Auto hide Show Clock Always on Top Check Always on Top to ensure that the taskbar is always visible even when a program appears in a full window maximized Auto hide Check Auto hide to display the taskbar just when you point to the taskbar area Show Clock Check Show Clock to display the time of day in the taskbar 3 Select the Advanced tab Taskbar and Start Menu Properties OK General Advanced Tap the Clear button to remove the contents of the Documents Clear Expand Control Panel Check the Expand Control Panel box to display the contents of
3. Settings IP Ares An IP address can be 8 Obtain an IP address via DHCP computer If your network O Specify an IP address does not automatically assign e administrator for an address suwret E and then type it in the space provided Default Gateway ee ee If the Carlson Explorer cannot find a driver for the device it will display the following dialog box Unidentified PCCard Adapter i Enter the name of the driver for this P ard Driver Mame Chapter 6 Transferring Files JI 5 If the correct card type appears you can enter the appropriate information in the dialog box as required and then tap OK to complete the installation To remove a card from a slot simply push the card release lever down and remove the card Data File Transfer ActiveSyncOand Other Programs The preloaded software on your Carlson Explorer may support data transfer between the Carlson Explorer and other platforms If no data transfer software is supplied with the software you are using then you can use MicrosoftO ActiveSyncO Microsoft ActiveSync IOR File View Tools Help Sune amp 9 Schedule Explore 6 Fe Guest a The PC side version 1s available at www microsoft com mobile pocketpc downloads For further instruction on connecting your Carlson Explorer to your PC using ActiveSyncO refer to the Carlson Software online Knowledge Base Go there by going to www carlsonsw com support html select Carlson So
4. 4 Configure Reading 9 Add Job Notes 5 Feature Code List O Exit Carlson SurvCE Main Menu on the Explorer Consult your Carlson SurvCE manual for the menu commands that correlate with the shortcut keystrokes listed below ALT Keys ALT Esc will bring you to the Windows Desktop ALT Backspace will replace the last character that you erased ALT and a tap on the screen is the right mouse click ALT A will take a shot and store it Chapter 4 Operation 32 ALT B will bring you to the Instrument setup screen ALT C will bring you to the Configure Reading Screen ALT D will allows you to plug in a manual reading ALT E will allow you to set your elevation within the ELEVATION DIFFERENCE ROUTINE ALT F will Freeze your points on the Map screen ALT H will bring up the Help screen ALT I will bring you to the inverse screen ALT K will bring up the calculator ALT L will allow you to select codes for linework ALT M will bring up the Map Screen but will not bring you back ALT N will bring up the screen to select the next point number when running in Stake Out ALT N will allow you to select your next station within Stakeout Line and Offset Stakeout Routines ALT O will brings up the Offset Screen ALT P will list Points ALT R will take reading ALT S will store the reading ALT T will allow you to store a Trav point and give you the option to move now or later ALT V will bring up the View Edit Screen ALT W will allow you to add JOB notes
5. CE Oroa To see how to map the Carlson Explorer keyboards go to the section called Keyboard Mapping in this manual Chapter 4 Operation 21 Rebooting the Carlson Explorer To reboot your Carlson Explorer whether be a soft reboot or hard reboot follow the steps below Soft Reboot To soft reboot press and hold down the On Off button for 10 seconds Hard Reboot A hard reboot may be necessary due to these conditions e Bluetooth stops communicating correctly e No communication can be established across the COM port e The screen gets out of adjustment too big too small is fuzzy e The ActiveSync connection gets dropped frequently preventing the installation of Carlson SurvCE e Unable to install or uninstall programs e Incorrect amount of free memory being displayed for device To hard reboot the Carlson Explorer follow the below steps in this order 1 Save your job file 2 Close Carlson SurvCE 1f possible in order to safely remove the battery 3 Remove the battery for about 10 seconds 4 Reinsert the battery and turn the unit on and it will reboot 5 If you remove the battery while Carlson SurvCE is open you may loose any accumulated data Operating System Your Carlson Explorer uses an operating system or OS called Windows CE a version of Microsoft Windows adapted to the Carlson Explorer From time to time the OS may be improved PEA Au Windows CE Instructions for updating the OS can be found
6. To look at the allocation of memory on your Carlson Explorer go to the Control Panel double tap the System icon and then double tap on the Memory tab The Memory tab allows you to look at RAM memory segmentation between storage and programs Keyboard Network and Owner Dial up Co a Y 3 A Password r Regional Connection y 0 P Remove Storage Stylus System Programs Manager System Properties OK General Memory Device Name Copyrights Move slider to the left for more memory to run programs Move it to the right for more storage space Only Unused RAM black portion of the slider bar j can be adjusted Storage memory Program memor 18140KB total 18140KB total 144Kk6 In use bob4EB in use Example Memory use by OS 10 2 MB Storage memory 4 9 MB Program memory 16 9 MB Total RAM 32 0 MB Chapter 5 Configuration 51 You may move the memory slider bar towards the left to allocate additional memory to programs We recommend that you leave at least 500 KB of storage memory free for use by the operating system Deleting Persistent Registry CAUTION If you delete the persistent registry you will loose the Carlson SurvCE registration The software will be placed into a 30 point demo mode until the proper change key is re entered and a Save Reg 1s performed To reset the persistent registry 1 From the On mode press and hold the On Off key for 10 seconds similar to a hard reboot 2 Before turni
7. e Control Panel a Network and Dial up Connections F Taskbar and Start Menu Help FP RUN Locate the Stylus icon Double tap the Stylus icon in the Control Panel to bring up the Stylus Properties Chapter 5 Configuration 39 Options Dial up Co e ate E i Password PE Power Regional Connection Settings b o y P Remove Storage System Programs Manager start B E DF 7 53 PM Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration Double tap this grid to set the double tap sensitivity for both the speed and physical distance between taps Double tap this icon to test your double tap settings If this icon doesn t change adjust your settings using the grid above stat la BF 11 28 am fe Tap the Calibrate tab and then tap Recalibrate Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration If your device isn t responding properly E to your taps you may need to recalibrate your screen To start the recalibration process tap Recalibrate str la E BF 11 31 AM To calibrate the touch screen of your Carlson Explorer follow the instructions on the screen As you tap the crosses be sure to touch the screen firmly with your stylus Your screen will look like this Chapter 5 Configuration 40 Press and briefly hold stylus on the center of the target Repeat as the target moves around the screen Press the Esc key to cancel When calibration is complete you will see this message
8. safely disconnected your bluetooth connection and you can now power off your data collector Note To revert the ActiveSync back to a cable connection simply change the Com Port in ActiveSync On Chapter 6 Transferring Files 67 the PC desktop open ActiveSync Go File gt Comnection Settings Then set the Bluetooth assigned Com number back to Coml Re connecting in the Future To activate the Bluetooth connection with ActiveSync in the future on the data collector just tap the Bluetooth B down by the clock and tap Bluetooth ActiveSync Then tap the Select button Updating the Loader and Operating System Procedures for the Carlson Explorer Carlson Jett CE Below you will find instructions for updating your LOADER and OPERATING SYSTEM OS to the current ver sion You can get the newest OS at www carlsonsw com under Carlson SurvCE in the Knowledge Base The Knowledge Base is found under Support on the website It is recommended that you upgrade the loader and OS together as to insure compatibility Loader Upgrade 1 Power off the Carlson Explorer and remove any existing CF cards from the unit s card slot 2 Insert the loader card into the CF slot and then REBOOT the Carlson Explorer by holding down the power button for ten seconds then release 1t Press 1t once more and let off The screen should display UPDATE LDR912 REMOVE_CARD_AND_REBOOT 3 Remove the loader card from the CF slot 4 Power off the Carlson Explore
9. ALT X will exit the current program to the main menu ALT Y will allow you to switch from the Graph screen to the Text screen but not back to Graph screen ALT Z will allow you to zoom to a point 1ST Key Functions IST and the decimal will create quotation marks IST and A B C and D are used as arrow keys IST and E will create a less than sign gt IST and F will bring you to the end of your line of text IST and G will create an Underscore _ IST and H will create a greater than sign lt IST and I will create an opening parentheses IST and J will create and exclamation point IST and K will create a semicolon IST and L will create a closing parentheses IST and M will create an opening bracket IST and N will create a question mark IST and O will create an prime symbol IST and P will create a closing bracket IST and Q will create an ampersand amp IST and R will create an O IST and S will create an apostrophe 1ST and T will create a dollar sign IST and U will create a minus sign IST and V will create a slash IST and W will create an equal sign IST and X will create a plus sign IST and Y will create a percent sign IST and Z will create an asterisk x Chapter 4 Operation 33 2ND Key Functions 2nd and is Fl 2nd and 2 is F2 2nd and 3 is F3 which will bring you to the Road Menu in the Main Menu screen 2nd and 4 is F4 which will bring you to the Surv Menu in the Main Menu screen 2nd an
10. Caring For Your Carlson Explorer 73 Carlson Explorer Components 12 Carlson Explorer Features 9 Certifications 5 Changes and Addendum 3 Configuration 36 67 Connecting Via the Serial Port 17 Contact Information 3 Contrast and Backlight Settings 43 Control Panel 37 39 42 46 51 78 79 Data File Transfer 58 Data Entry 24 35 Disabling Partnerships in ActiveSync 66 Front Components and Indicators 13 Hardware Specifications 81 Hot Keys 32 How to Map the Carlson Explorer Keyboard 72 Job Storage 58 Legal and Trademark Information 3 Maintenance 74 Mapping the Keyboard 71 Memory and Persistent Registry 50 Network Connections 45 Operating System 28 81 83 Operation 19 Overview 8 Power 20 21 23 24 30 34 68 75 78 81 83 Product Returns 5 Rebooting the Carlson Explorer 28 Regulatory Notices 5 repackaged 11 Safe Use of Your Carlson Explorer 75 Saving Your Registry 52 Setting the Date and Time 38 Specifications 80 Taskbar and Start Menu Settings 41 Top of Unit Compact Flash Slot Cover 14 Transferring Files 55 Troubleshooting 77 78 Updating SurvCE Using ActiveSync 59 Updating the Loader and Operating System 68 Using Bluetooth ActiveSync 66 Using the Compact Flash Slot 56 Warnings 6 Warranty Information 4 What is in the Box 4 Windows CE net Desktop 29 30 41 Your Carlson Explorer 2 28 51 84
11. box in the Control Panel Problem get little or no sound from the Carlson Explorer Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 78 Solution Adjust the volume and sound properties via the Volume and Sound control in the Control Panel Chapter 9 Troubleshooting 79 Specifications i Hardware Specifications Carlson Explorer Power Recharge Line Power 11 to 18 VDC 1 5A Battery Type Nickel metal Hydride Rechargeable 1500mAh 7 2V or 6 AA alkaline batteries Display Supertwist Nematic Liquid Crystal TFT with white LED backlight Resolution 320x240 pixels QVGA color Touch Screen Environmental Operating Temperature 20 amp ordm C to 50 amp ordm C Storage Temperature 208zordm C to 70 amp ordm C Charging temperature 20 amp ordm C to 40 amp ordm C Humidity 5 97 Non condensing CPU Type Intel PXA255 processor with XScale technology Instruction Set Architecture ARM v 5TE Speed 400 MHZ Operating System Windows CE NET 4 2 Professional Memory and Mass Storage SDRAM 64MB Internal Compact Flash 128MB standard in the Carlson Explorer 16MB reserved for OS Compact flash card slot Interface Serial Communication Carlson Explorer connect system interface configured as COM for RS 232 communication Power Standard Input at 11 to 18 VDC via Carlson Explorer connect system interface for line power or battery charging operations User Input Touch Screen Key Pad 45 Key membrane 9 rows 3 columns or 15 keys elas
12. of the screen to have it pop up If this does not work press the BLUE key and the START key blue 2ND key and the W key on the Carlson Explorer on the key pad Set the date time and time zone in the Date Time Properties window Chapter 5 Configuration 38 Date Time Properties OK Date Time K September 2006 EX 12 17 34 Pix gt M T WTF 5 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 Automatically 3 4 3 6 2 8 3 DW adjust clock for 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 daylight saving 17 10 BR o0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Time one Apply GMT 05 00 Eastern Time LIS Es a y Tap Apply to save the changes and tap OK to exit Using the Control Panel You can also make these changes within the Control Panel To do this tap Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Date Time However any time you make changes through the Control Panel such changing the time zone you must also update the persistent registry in order to store the changes in internal compact flash memory and to make the changes permanent See the Saving Changes to the Registry section of this manual for more information Calibration of Screen For calibrating the touch screen start by accessing the Start Button If the Start button and Task bar are not visible access the Start menu by pressing the 2ND W keys Then go to the Control Panel vS A ey Internet PE Link Computer Explorer a Programs tr Favorites 2 Documents id P
13. or remove certificates which protect your personal information on the Internet and protect your computer from unsafe software CPU Speed For units with 400 MHz processors use this function to determine the CPU speed 200 or 400 MHz and mode Turbo and Non Turbo during runtime and cold boot up Turbo Mode allows you to clock the processor core at a higher frequency during peak processing requirements gt Date Time Use this function to adjust the date time and time zone Dialing Use this function to adjust the dialing location settings and dialing patterns when using a modem A Display Use this function to adjust the backlight timeout change the background image or change the desktop color scheme Display Rotation Use this function to rotate the screen 180 degrees upside down Hot Keys Use this function to assign functionality to the unit s eight programmable keys requires Kevboard Mapping Chapter 5 Configuration 31 oS Use this function to adjust the settings for the input panel Internet Options Use this function to set up connections security settings and i internet related functions Ep Keyboard Use this function to change the repeat delay and repeat rate A Network and Use this function to change network adapter settings and or set Dial up Connections up identification for remote networks Owner Use this function to enter the owner name address phone numbers and network ID ke Password Use this function to en
14. run programs for Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 XP or some other Windows Mobile platforms We have tested the Pocket PC and found that it 1s compatible with the Carlson Explorer Installing Software Other Than Carlson SurvCE To install software other than Carlson SurvCE onto your Carlson Explorer take these steps in this order 1 Connect the Carlson Explorer to the desktop computer where the program that you want to install resides 2 On your PC double click the Setup exe or Install exe to launch the installation wizard 3 When prompted by ActiveSyncOto Use the default application install path answer No Then select Disk System CF from the dropdown list of available installation paths 4 Perform a soft reset Memory and Persistent Registry Memory Chapter 5 Configuration 50 Your Carlson Explorer has two kinds of memory RAM and the Compact Flash CF card RAM is volatile If deprived of power the contents of RAM are erased This process is similar to what happens on your desktop computer when you restart 1t The Carlson Explorer OS does not include a RAM backup utility The compact flash card 1s non volatile and protects valuable data and software programs against loss All files stored on your compact flash disk are located in the Disk folder System CF We recommend that all data and software programs be stored in this folder CAUTION Note the File Structure of your Carlson Explorer RAM and Memory allocation
15. the System CF folder Delete InitialFileList txt and NK BIN 6 Paste NK GZ into the SystemCF folder 7 Remove the loader card from the CF slot 8 REBOOT the Carlson Explorer by holding down the power button for 10 seconds and then release it press it once more and let off 9 Tap Start Tap Run Then type in version and click OK Check to see that your OS version has been updated A Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Oper VERSION Chapter 6 Transferring Files 69 Chapter 6 Transferring Files Po My PE Link Computer ee i ersion OK Recycle Bin 3 Nk bin 4 201 089 Mi oft Build Jul 1 2005 desktop le 70 Mapping the Keyboard 7 How to Map the Carlson Explorer Keyboard How to Map the Carlson Explorer Keyboard In the event that your Carlson Explorer keyboard is not mapped correctly you press a key expecting one character and instead see a different character printed you should update your Carlson SurvCE software If you are currently running the latest update saving the same version over your existing one will have no adverse effect but it will map your keyboard properly If you are running an Carlson Explorer the ESC key is in the upper left hand corner of the keypad then you must load SurvCE_Carlson Explorer EXE If you are running a Jett the A key is in the upper left hand corner of the keypad then you must load SurvC
16. white LED backlight Resolution 320x240 pixels QVGA color Touch Screen Chapter 10 Specifications 82 Environmental Operating Temperature 20 amp ordm C to 508ordm C Storage Temperature 208zordm C to 70 amp ordm C Charging temperature 20 amp ordm C to 40 amp ordm C Humidity IP 65 Withstands wind driven rain CPU Type Intel PXA270 processor designed specifically for low power battery powered devices Instruction Set Architecture XScale RISC micro architecture with on the the fly voltage and frequency scaling sophisticated power management to provide industry leading MIP mW performance Speed 624 MHZ Operating System Windows CE NET 4 2 Professional Memory and Mass Storage SDRAM 128MB Internal Compact Flash 512MB standard in the Carlson Explorer 16MB reserved for OS Compact flash card slot Interface Serial Communication Carlson Explorer connect system interface configured as COM for RS 232 communica tion or USB Power Standard Input at 11 to 18 VDC via Carlson Explorer connect system interface for line power or battery charging operations User Input Touch Screen Key Pad 53 keys elastomeric with toggle key Feedback Tactile and audible Chapter 10 Specifications 83 Index About Carlson Software 9 About the Carlson Explorer 9 Accessories amp Options 18 Additional Software 50 Attention Read This First 2 Basic Information 1 Bottom Connections 15 Calibration of Screen 39
17. 5 Pm 2 Select the Services tab and tap Add The Service Name dialog box opens Service Name Service type Service name Fors Mail 3 From the Service type list select POP3 Mail or IMAP4 Mail and tap OK Chapter 5 Configuration 4 4 Enter a unique name for the service you cannot change this name once entered 5 Tap OK The Mail Service Setup wizard appears 6 In the Required panel POP3 Mail Service Definition 1 3 Required Option connection Ma aa POPS Host ser ID Password Save password Select the name of the connection you created to connect to the mail server If you are receiving e mail through a network Ethernet connection select Network Connection If you want Inbox to use your current connection select none If you have not created a connection select Create new connection double tap the Make New Connection icon and follow the instructions in the wizard When finished select Inbox in the Taskbar and continue setting up Inbox Enter the POP3 Host or Server IMAP4 name of the mail server you use to receive and send messages Enter the User ID user name or mailbox ID assigned to you Enter the password you will use to access this mail account If you do not want a prompt to enter the password each time you connect select Save password 7 In the Optional panel Chapter 5 Configuration 48 Domain Windows NT A SMTP ho
18. 6100 023 6100 024 6100 430 6100 433 6100 435 Carlson Explorer Battery Pack 1500Mah Carlson Explorer Vehicle Charger Carlson Explorer Carrying Bag Carlson Explorer Data Max Bracket Clamp system Carlson Explorer Environmental Case w strap Carlson Explorer null modem cable Explorer 600 Charging Kit Includes Charger and Charging Cable Carlson Explorer Screen Protectors 5 units Styli Package of 3 Black Carlson Explorer Wall Charger Australian Adapter Europe Adapter International Power Supply Carlson Fuel Charges Four Batteries Carlson Fuel Charges One Battery Rest of the World Adapter UK Adapter Explore 600 Charging Cable USB Type A to Mini B 55900 Radio Carrying Case Carlson Explorer Battery Pack 2500Mah Styli Package of 3 Orange OOO 135 00 545 00 912 00 70 00 17 00 8 00 35 00 12 00 12 00 925 00 3595 00 235 00 12 00 12 00 35 00 6 00 86 00 105 00 08 00 Part List Carlson Explorer Radio Components Carlson Explorer 600 Only The Carlson SS900 Radios work with the Carlson Explorer 600 only and they are not available for any other model The 6100 500 SS900 Rover Package includes the Explorer Pack Connect SS900 Rover Radio a 2500Mah battery a Carlson Fuel Charger for one battery a SS900 rover Package Carrying Case and Installation The Explorer 600 must be returned to Carlson Software for installation of the SS900 Rover Package Chapter 3 Carlson Explo
19. CAUTION Allowing the batteries to remain in a low or very low condition will cause the unit to enter Suspend mode In either case you should save your work and recharge the unit as soon as possible To lengthen the time between charges you can perform the following actions Use external PC Cards Some PC cards as well as extended communication via the serial port may require additional power to operate and can drain the batteries at an accelerated rate Limit the use of backlight Minimize backlight use when you are operating on battery power You can adjust the backlight timeout level through the Display Settings in the Control Panel or on some units by using the keypad Display Properties OK Background Appearance Backlight Save battery life by automatically turning off the backlight when not needed Turn off backlight when using 1 minute External power and device is idle for more than 10 minutes Shorten Auto suspend time The Carlson Explorer is automatically set to suspend operation to conserve battery power when you have not used the keyboard or the stylus after three minutes You can increase the Auto suspend time by changing the Power settings in the Control Panel Data Entry 45 Key Keypad Chapter 4 Operation 24 The Carlson Explorer and Carlson Explorer II units come with a 45 key keypad 45 key Keypad 53 Key Keypad The Carlson Explorer 600 units come with a 53 key keypad Chap
20. Carlson Explorer Technical Reference Manual Date of last revision September 22 2006 2006 Carlson Software All rights reserved Copyrights and Trademarks The Carlson Software logo is a registered trademark of Carlson Software The 2T logo and JETT are registered trademarks of Two Technologies Microsoft Windows CE NET Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows XP Visual C embedded Visual C Visual Basic and Visual Studio NET 2003 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corpora tion Other products or company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Reproduction Rights This manual contains proprietary information Permission to reproduce or otherwise use portions of the material presented herein is explicitly not permitted Changes and Addendum Since Carlson Software is continuously improving the functionality and quality of its products certain information may not be included in this manual at its time of release As a result Carlson Software may provide changed material as separate sheets included with this manual or separately in the form of a change package as it deems necessary Contact Information Carlson Software 102 West 2nd St Maysville KY 41056 Phone 606 564 5028 Fax 606 564 6422 Chapter 1 Basic Information 3 Web www carlsonsw com To contact Carlson Software by e mail Sales sales O carlsonsw com Customer Servic
21. Carlson Explorer User Guide Carlson Software Inc User s manual September 26 2006 Contents Chapter 1 Basic Information 1 Your Carlson EXpPloler s s si ms esse ea A be A A A A fi Attention Read This First lt n aoaaa CREP ERE ESR ESS 2 Legal and Trademark Information ooo seedy ds awa weve 3 Changesand Addendum epi rro paa pE wus owes 3 Contact ornato s ey s ys poe eoad a e Aa J Whatisin the BOX escorpio wee ee 4 Warranty Information sos irradian ia rasa 4 Product ASIS 425044648 FU ao aaraa 5 Keculatory NOUCES s s os s si uea ue ph aora dat adored a ss eta dead 5 Sois TATI 5 AVABUIDOS sario eee ee tee EU a a asas 6 Chapter 2 Overview 8 About Carlson Software sas Sed beee bene tee ee Gee BASSE DEER EE 9 About Ine Carlson ExXplOler a 4445 444e Rea eke Be RED RR EE BE 9 Carlson Explorer Features sopas ea Cun eee euranee be a ot oe es 9 Chapter 3 Carlson Explorer Components 12 Front Components and Indicators 2 1 1 a 13 Top of Unit Compact Flash Slot Cover seo raras 14 BOUOMmMGOMNeCHONS rpe yrr erias toe wee oe ee Se ee oS Ee hore eae eo ee 15 Connecting Vid the Serial Port dansa HERS oA ee Pe we ai 17 Accessories amp Options 2 ce teehee ee as AAA 18 Chapter 4 Operation 19 POWCE og as ety Been oe ee atadas te eeaes eae eee e we eaee es ees 20 DASE 2 ro rara ee eRe Se GR SESE ERE EGER EERE EE ee 24 Rebooting the Carlson Explorer lt gt 26486245666 SR SPS REE REEDED EE GELS EYEE 28 Operate
22. E_Jett EXE After re loading do a Save Reg Do do this go to Start then Programs then Tools and choose SaveReg qe e Pe PE Link Computer Cekeys KE Command Prompt 4 Transcriber at Warm Boot Once you have completed your reinstallation and the Save Reg of the software you must reboot your collector within the Carlson SurvCE program Open Carlson SurvCE and then hold down the power button for ten seconds You will see that the screen fades away to black When the ten seconds have gone by you can turn your collector back on This will successfully re map your keyboard Chapter 7 Mapping the Keyboard 12 Caring For Your Carlson 8 Explorer Maintenance The following procedures are routine maintenance tasks that need to be periodically addressed and performed Changing the NiMH Battery Follow these below five steps to change the NiMH battery 1 Before changing the battery close all applications and save data to the System CF 2 Changing batteries has no effect on programs and data on the flash Card 3 Twist the flip up ring in the back of the Carlson Explorer and open the battery door 4 Using the battery strap remove the battery from the battery compartment 5 To insert the battery again into the battery compartment just follow the instructions on the battery You can see the TOP and BOTTOM indicators on the battery Cleaning the Case Clean with a soft cloth dampened with ei
23. Files 66 3 Bluetooth CAUTION This isn t a perfect set of thoroughly tested instructions This is simply a general set of ten steps to follow that should point you in the right direction Any further support at this time from Carlson Software is not available concerning the issue of Bluetooth ActiveSync connections Please understand that we are providing assistance with Microsoft ActiveSync www Socketcom com Bluetooth CF Card and a third party or a Socket Bluetooth adapter on the desktop PC Carlson Software does not manufacture the hardware nor write the software for any of these three items Therefore it becomes extremely difficult to try and provide further support for a connection using all three 1 Make sure you are using ActiveSync version 3 8 or later 2 Hook up the data collector to ActiveSync with the Serial Cable at least one time FIRST 3 Get into the Bluetooth Configuration on the desktop computer and setup a Virtual Serial Port so that the Bluetooth can utilize a specific COM Port Number 1 e COM 5 4 In the Bluetooth configuration on the desktop set the computer to be Discoverable by other devices 5 Set the Connection Settings in Microsoft ActiveSync on the desktop computer to the Virtual Serial Port established in step 3 i e Com 5 and make sure that the box is checked to say Allow Serial Connection 6 On the data collector tap on the Blue B down by the System Clock and tap on Bluetooth Acti
24. LTO 4 CAPS O Charge Low Battery Indicator CHARGE CLOWBAT Chapter 4 Operation 22 Function Description CHARGE With the power supply connected the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will indicate one of following conditions High Power Charge the LED will turn solid green Fully Near Full Charge the LED will blink green about four times a second Trickle Charge the LED will blink green approximately once per second when either the battery voltage and or temperature of the battery assembly are not within acceptable limits LOW BAT With the power supply disconnected the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will indicate one of following conditions Batteries are low the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will blink red once per second when there is approximately 60 minutes of power remaining Batteries are very low the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will turn solid red when there is approximately 10 minutes of power is remaining Charge Low Battery Indicator Functions Power Suspend Switch The On Off switch is located above the keypad Its function depends on the state of the Carl son Explorer at the time the switch is pressed and on the length of time that the switch is de pressed Operations that the Power switch can initiate are Power On Power Off and Suspend SHIFT 2ND C CTRL ALTO CHARGE Low Bar CAPS O Power Suspend Switch Power Off To turn off the Carlson Explorer press and hold the ON Off switch for approximately eight
25. ND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE MADE EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE CARLSON SOFTWARE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO AS SUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS AND CARLSON SOFTWARE MAKES NO WARRANTY WHATSOEVER FOR PRODUCTS NOT SOLD BY CARLSON SOFTWARE CARLSON SOFTWARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES DUE TO DELAYS IN DELIVERIES OR USE AND SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHETHER ARISING FROM CONTRACT TORT OR NEGLIGENCE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF GOODWILL OVERHEAD OR OTHER LIKE DAMAGES To maintain your warranty and to avoid creating hazards only qualified personnel should perform authorized mod ifications to CARLSON SOFTWARE products CARLSON SOFTWARE cannot assume responsibility for any Chapter 1 Basic Information 4 condition affecting the proper operation of this equipment that may result from unauthorized modifications Product Returns If after inspection you note any product damage or discrepancies please contact us promptly within five days of receipt If the exterior of the package shows obvious signs of damage please contact your carrier directly All items returned to Carlson Software require a Return Material Authoriza
26. Syste es ae bee eee eee a a ee eh ewe a ee 28 Windows CE net Desktop 2 54 4444 4 4 44544 40 e 4S RRSDeK DEST EE A 29 MOLINOS a ura oras aaa 32 Chapter 5 Configuration Control Panel Setting the Date and Time Calibration of Screen Taskbar and Start Menu Settings os ive edae ue eet eagd wd a eae ken es Contrast and Backlight Sctinus 46i464 2 63 eho oS ee BP Ee we ee x we Bo ss Network Connections Additional Software Memory and Persistent Registry voceros a ae A A ee Saving Your Registry Chapter 6 Transferring Files Chapter 7 Chapter Usine the Compact Flashi Slot scs a 8 oe Soe pl ee ee e e sd Se ew ea Data File Transfer Job Storage Updating SurvCE Using ActiveSync 244644404 era AAA Disabling Partnerships in ActiveSync aoaaa ee Using Bluetooth ActiveSync ss aoaaa ere ss Updating the Loader and Operating System Mapping the Keyboard How to Map the Carlson Explorer Keyboard a Maintenance Caring For Your Carlson Explorer Sale Use of Yo r Carlson EXplorer s s sese aros sanas od Chapter 9 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter 10 Specifications Contents Hardware Specifications 36 Sd 38 39 41 43 50 50 52 11 Basic Information Your Carlson Explorer This is a technical reference for the Carlson Explorer Carlson Explorer II and the Carlson Explorere 600 data collec
27. able password protection and set a N password Use this function to Check battery power Set device to turn off when idle Setup power schemes Check the power levels of your system devices Regional Settings Use this function to change the appearance of region specific information such as date time and currency Remove Programs This function enables you to remove programs installed in RAM 4 PC Connection Use this function to enable direct connection to a desktop computer al Setting Power Storage Manager This function enables you to perform the following tasks View partition information Format a partition Create or delete a partition Mount or dismount a partition Scan and repair a partition Defragment a partition Stvlus Use this function to recalibrate the touch screen and adjust the stylus double tap rate System Use this function to view system information change the RAM Program Storage memory division change the device name and change the device description ae VComAdj Use this function to minimize screen flicker and adjust contrast Setting the Date and Time Using the System Tray To change the date time time zone and related information on your Carlson Explorer double tap the time in your system tray at the lower right of the screen Make these changes via the system tray 1s the easiest and quickest way to perform this task If you cannot see your task bar run your stylus along the bottom edge
28. areil numerique n emet pas de bruits radioelectrique depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur ie broullage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada Certifications CENELEC Chapter 1 Basic Information 5 A Pending MI Standards e EN55022 1998 CISPR22 Class A e EN55022 IEC 61000 4 6 EMC Standards e EN55024 1998 e ETSI EN 301489 1 2002 e ETSI EN 301489 3 2002 e EN TEC 61000 4 2 e EN TEC 61000 4 3 e EN TEC 61000 4 4 Safety Standards e EN60950 2000 Warnings Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Electrostatic Discharge ESD Electrostatic discharge static electricity can have unpredictable adverse effects on any electronic device Al though the design of this product incorporates extensive ESD related precautions ESD can still cause problems It is good practice to discharge static by touching a grounded metal object before inserting cards or connecting devices Battery Replacement ESD Chapter 1 Basic Information 6 CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if you replace the NiMH battery with an incorrect type Only use the NiMH battery supplied with your unit or a replacement NiMH battery supplied recommended or approved by Carlson Software Inc Battery Disposal D
29. color that matches the modifier key However the SHIFT key on the Carlson Explorer 600 toggles whether or not you are operating with upper or lower case lettering 2ND Key This key shifts the numeric keys to corresponding function keys 1 Fl 2 F2 etc that are found on conventional PC keyboards It also shifts other keys for punctuation non printing characters such as Delete and TAB and PC key definitions such as PageUp PageDown Home Insert and Caps Lock Like other modifier keys the 2nd key has a one time locking action to facilitate one handed operation On the keypads of the three Explorer units mentioned in this section the functions and characters accessed via the 2ND key appear at the bottom of a key shaded in blue Units with any of these keypads layouts also have keypad functions to adjust the contrast and backlight CE Keyboard In addition to entering data through the keypad you can also enter data by using the CE Keyboard This utility displays a keyboard on the screen to allow data entry via the Command Line or into applications where text accessibility control has focus 1 e text or combo box To use the CE Keyboard select Programs gt Tools gt CeKeys from the Start menu Aaa orocunication ES Command Prompt lerdisp SaveReg box 4 Transcriber ternet Explorer t Warr Boot icrosott WordPad 7 Windows Explorer To minimize the keyboard click the keyboard icon that appears in the system tray
30. d 5 is F5 2nd and 6 is F6 2nd and 7 is F7 2nd and 8 is F8 2nd and 9 is F9 2nd and 0 is F10 2nd and A will delete highlighted text 2nd and B will allow you to zoom out of your map screen 2nd and C will allow you to zoom into your map screen 2nd and E is for Caps Lock 2nd and F will bring you to the beginning of you line of text 2nd and I will create an opening curly bracket 2nd and J will create a tilde 2nd and L will create a closing curly bracket 2nd and M will allow you to tab left to another field for text 2nd and N will allow you to create a circumflex 2nd and O will colon 2nd and P will allow you to tab to your right to another field for text 2nd and Q will allow you to adjust the contrast of the screen downs 2nd and R will create a vertical bar 2nd and S will create a number sign 2nd and T will allow you to adjust the contrast of the screen ups 2nd and U will allow you to adjust the backlight down 2nd and V will create a comma 2nd and W will bring up the Windows Start Menu 2nd and X will allow you to adjust the backlight up 2nd and Y is F11 2nd and Z is F12 x Although noted on the keyboard this is not an option with a color screen Shift Key Functions The Shift key on the Carlson Explorer 600 toggles whether or not you are operating with upper or lower case lettering Power Hold down On Off key for ten seconds then power on This is how to reboot Chapter 4 Operation For more in
31. e info Ocarlsonsw com Technical Support supportOcarlsonsw com What is in the Box In this box you will find e Carlson Explorer unit e Quick Start Guides e Carlson Explorer Manual e Charger North American European United Kingdom Australia or Rest of the World model e 9 pin null modem cable e Carlson SurvCE manual Warranty Information Seller warrants that the product specified in this agreement is free of defects in materials and workmanship and shall conform to the latest specifications published prior to Buyer s acceptance of the agreement for a period of two years Product specifications as defined supersede previous specifications and are complete Any parameter that is not specifically defined in the specifications is expressly excluded from the warranty This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to misuse accident alteration or 1f the unit has been serviced by anyone other than an authorized representative of Seller Seller s sole obligation to Buyer for products failing to meet specifications shall be at Sellers discretion to repair or replace the non conforming device After receiving a Return Material Authorization RMA number and a mailing address from Seller a defective unit covered under this warranty may be returned freight prepaid Any replacement or repaired product shall carry only the unexpired term of the warranty plus any period required for repair THE FOREGOING WARRANTY A
32. e you must establish a connection to your Internet service provider ISP or to the appropriate mail server in your local area network In addition to creating this connection you must also create the e mail service Prior to setting up a service you should obtain the following information from your ISP or network administrator POP3 or IMAP4 server name SMTP host name user name password and domain name for network connections only Notes Windows CE Net does not support other mail protocols such as AOL or services that use special authentication such as MSN However you can gain access to the Internet through these services If you use the same service to connect to different mailboxes set up and name a different service for each connection For additional information about the inbox refer to Windows CE NET online help To connect to your POP3 or IMAP4 mail server 1 Select Start gt Programs gt Inbox gt Services gt Options Chapter 5 Configuration 46 The Options dialog box opens AS File Compose aia Go FEA AS Activesync Cannes Ctr o iS POPS Mail s T a Deleted bal POPA Mail y es Offline Folder Ctrl L ba cent Send Receive Mail Ctr m Synchronize Folders Ctrl Clear All Ctrl E Options Ctrl T Inbox O Items Options aol Services Compose Read Delete Storage Installed services Add Remove Properties start en SOF 6 5
33. ed to PC 115K vdeo Connected Hide this message Disconnect You may need to tap the PC Link icon on your collector a few times until a small computer appears and stays on the taskbar desktop Documents Start dm Se QF 5 30 Pm 5 Chapter 6 Transferring Files 62 The ActiveSync icon on the PC taskbar will also turn green and make a connection sound 6 Your PC will now prompt you to create a partnership Select the No button and click Next Set Up a Partnership Before you can synchronize information between your mobile device and this computer you must set up a partnership between them Would you like to set up a partnership O Yes Set up a partnership so that can synchronize information between my device and this computer dont want to synchronize information Set up my device as a quest so that can copy or move information between my device and this computer You will be told that you will be set up for as guest in order to connect Installation and Setup of the SurvCE Upgrade 7 Locate the update where you have it saved on your PC and double tap it or download it from www carlsonsw com and run it 8 You have now entered the SurvCE Setup program Chapter 6 Transferring Files 63 SurvCE 1 63 Setup Welcome to the SuwCE 1 63 Setup Wizard This wizard will guide you through the installation of SurvCE 1 63 Itis recommended that you close all other applications bef
34. er the Carlson Explorer requires PC Link to be running while ActiveSync searches for the mobile device Find the PC Link icon on the Carlson Explorer desktop 3 My Computer Chapter 6 Transferring Files Ed Internet Explorer aF Microsoft A SurvCE WordPad ind ws E net desktop aes HF 1 30 PM 59 When using ActiveSync you need to make sure that you are using the proper cables to connect with your PC These are the cables or cradle that came with your data collector Once you are ready here are the steps to follow 1 Note which PC port you are connected through 1 e 1 2 3 etc 2 Open up ActiveSync on your PC In most cases 1t can be found in your taskbar as a small gray circular icon with two arrows running in a circle in the center e E mN S 10 49 AM Open Microsoft ActiveSync Sheree Stap Resolve tems 3 Once you have opened ActiveSync pull down the File menu Open Connection Settings t Microsoft ActiveSync Oe x File View Tools Help Sihennonee Mobile Device F Delete koble Mete Connection Settings Hide Details If you find that you cannot open Connection Settings select Get Connected You will be prompted to make sure that your collector is properly connected to the PC Then select Next You will be told that a connection could not Chapter 6 Transferring Files 60 be made You will then be allowed to access Connection Settings
35. formation on this subject see the Data Entry chapter in this manual Chapter 4 Operation 35 Configuration Control Panel The table below lists the available Control Panel functions on the Carlson Explorer Many of the items described in this table are covered in greater detail throughout this manual To access the Control Panel on your data collector screen tap Start gt Setting gt Control Panel as shown in this figure Programs dr Favorites E alli as E Control Panel a Network and Dial up Connections wf Taskbar and Start Menu Aux Switch For units with a second COM that supplies 5VDC output use this function to set the default power state On or Off and test the connected devices Backlight Use this function to adjust the backlight setting for the following conditions Line Active Line Active Inactive Battery Active and Battery Inactive Es Battery Select Select one of the following options to calibrate the power status Es icons for proper use NIMH AC Line or Alkaline E Beep Select Use this function to change the frequency volume and duration properties of the beep Bluetooth Device Use this function to scan for other Bluetooth devices and services Properties in the area For use by Bluetooth cards manufactured by companies other than Socket Communications Inc Socket cards use a different control See Using Bluetooth for more information Certificates Use this function to import view
36. ftware Knowledge Base and then choose Carlson SurvCE For instruction on connecting via other applications refer to your software user guides Job Storage Storing Job Files in the Carlson Explorer All job files must be stored to the internal CF card hard drive named system CF In the event of a power loss or necessary hard reboot this card will preserve these files Chapter 6 Transferring Files 58 E eres Computer Name Size Type a gt Application Data Folder G My Documents Folder Network Folder O Program Files Folder 2 Folder Temp Folder UsercF Folder G Windows Folder i Panel Ink 23 bytes Sed Job files stored in all other on board locations including the desktop are vulnerable to deletion in the event of a power loss The external CF card is not affected by this issue and data may also be safely stored on it Updating SurvCE Using ActiveSync Periodically you will need to update your Carlson Explorer with the lastest version of Carlson SurvCE Microsoft ActiveSync and PC Link Microsoft ActiveSync is necessary to update Carlson SurvCE If ActiveSync is not currently on your PC you must install it To install ActiveSync on your desktop computer visit www microsoft com and search for ActiveSync You may also go directly to the download at http www microsoft com windowsmobile downloads activesync38 mspx Now in order to connect and sync your Carlson Explorer to your desktop comput
37. ger power supply into a power outlet The Charge CHG LED should turn on indicating that the batteries are charging see table below Chapter 4 Operation 20 Power Supply 3 Once the battery is fully charged approximately four hours you can disconnect the AC power supply and run the Carlson Explorer exclusively on battery power Power On To power on the Carlson Explorer 4 Press and hold the ON OFF switch for one second 5 The unit should turn on and begin displaying the boot up process For example KKK Carlson Explorer EERTE Loader NEL Bando Booting from System Socket Loading CE image SPSS EE SESE E EHEHE Where x x x 1s the version number 6 After approximately 20 25 seconds the Windows CE net desktop should appear Chapter 4 Operation 21 Po Poy PE Link Computer a EN Recycle Bin SUrvCE Vsindows CE net desktop Windows CE net desktop However because there is no outward indication such as a flashing LED that the Carlson Explorer is powered off or in Suspend mode the Carlson Explorer may resume an active application if it 1s indeed in a suspended state If the unit does not power up or you cannot select any items from the desktop refer to the Error Reference source not found chapter for help Charge Low Battery Indicator When using the NiMH battery pack the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will indicate the current battery status as shown in the table below CO SHIFT 2ND A
38. harging Batteries are low approximately 60 minutes or less of use remaining the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will blink red once per second Batteries are very low approximately 10 minutes or less of use remaining the CHARGE LOW BAT LED will turn solid red Start Menu When you tap Start the Start menu appears Programs ie Favorites Documents ld Settings Help 3 Run Tap for example Programs 8 2 by Internet PE Link Computer m EF Settings Help t Internet Explorer BY Microsoft WordPad i Surv E a Windows Explorer Chapter 4 Operation By tapping one of the menu s icons or names you can e Open programs that do not appear on the desktop e View a list of web sites added to your Favorites List e View recently accessed documents and images e Access the Control Panel under Settings establish connections or configure the Taskbar and Start Menu e View Help e Start an application using the Run command e Place the unit in Suspend mode Hot Keys The below keyboard hot key combinations are menu dependant in that most of these key combinations function specifically within the Carlson SurvCE menu that you are in You will use the multifunctional modifier keys ALT IST 2ND and Shift to perform these functions E a y ho es HL IMAP SIN Equip Sure COGO Road 6 Data Transfer 2 Job Settings 7 Import Export ASCII 3 List Points 8 Delete File
39. her files Use WordPad to create or edit text files that contain formatting or graphics Use Pocket Internet Explorer to view Web pages You will need a modem or Ethernet card to connect to an Internet service provider ISP or network Use PC Link to make an ActiveSync Bluetooth or other type of connection to another device The Taskbar The taskbar at the bottom of Carlson Explorer desktop displays the Start menu button buttons of currently running applications the Status Area and the Show Desktop icon You may need to select the 2ND W keys in order to view the taskbar SeGF 6 31 PM Windows CE net Desktop Taskbar Tap the Start button to display the Start menu see below for details For each open application a button appears on the taskbar Simply tap the application s button to activate it The status area appears on the right and by default displays small icons for the input panel current time power status and network connections Tap a small icon to activate the related program Tapping the Show Desktop icon far right minimizes any active applications and redisplays the desktop Tapping the Keyboard icon displays the Input Panel menu for data entry Power Status Icons Carlson Explorer will display power status icons in the taskbar status area to indicate power use charging status and low battery conditions Chapter 4 Operation 30 Description External AC power supply connected Batteries are c
40. in this manual or on our web site www carlsonsw com in our Carlson Software Knowledge Base under Support To determine the current operating system number go to START then Run and type in version Tap OK You will see the version number and build date Chapter 4 Operation 28 MK bin 4 20 088 Build Jul 1 2005 Windows CE net Desktop This section provides a brief overview of the functions that appear on Carlson Explorer desktop For information on how to change desktop settings refer to the unit s on line help Note Due to limitations and sizing constraints some features and functions of the Windows CE NET Professional operating system such as Bluetooth and Windows Media Player may not be available or not available on Carlson Explorer at time of this writing ys ice ey Internet PE Link Computer Explorer Recycle Bin Microsoft WordPad Survce Documents SOF 6 21 Pm Windows CE net Desktop Desktop Functions You can access the following applications functions and data entry utilities from Carlson Explorer desktop Chapter 4 Operation 29 Recycle Bin Use the Recycle Bin to restore deleted files or empty the bin to Pg create more disk space My Computer Use My Computer to navigate and view the folders and files pa stored on Carlson Explorer Use the Inbox to send and receive e mail by connecting to a POPS or IMAP4 server The default storage location for documents graphics and ot
41. ispose of batteries in a safe manner The following are general guidelines for the safe use and disposal of NiMH batteries e Replace a defective NiMH battery immediately as 1t could damage the unit e Do not throw the NiMH battery it in trash that is disposed of in landfills as 1t contains heavy metals Recycle or dispose the NiMH battery of it as required by local ordinances or regulations e Do not disassemble incinerate short circuit the NiMH battery or throw it into a fire It can explode and cause severe personal injury e Excessive discharge damages a NiMH battery Recharge the NiMH battery when your unit indicates low battery power Chapter 1 Basic Information 7 Overview About Carlson Software Founded in 1983 Carlson Software Inc is a leading provider of office and field software for land development mar kets including land surveying civil engineering mining construction accident reconstruction and machine control Carlson Software 1s headquartered in Maysville KY with offices in Atlanta and Boston About the Carlson Explorer With its modern ergonomic appearance and design this rugged Carlson Explorer hand held unit combines state of the art hardware powered with Carlson SurvCE for the most powerful and easy to use data collection package available today Your unit uses the very latest environmentally rated hardware case It is a weather resistant ruggedized shell that is rated to withstand wind drive
42. k bar run your stylus along the bottom edge of the screen to have it pop up If this does not work press the BLUE key and the START key blue 2ND key and the W key on the Carlson Explorer on the key pad 3 Next tap PROGRAMS 4 Then tap TOOLS Now notice the item listed called SaveReg Po ey PE Link Computer Cekeys KE Command Prompt a SaveReg 4 Transcriber at Warm Boot ternet Explorer icrosoft WordPad 5 Tap SAVE REG on the Carlson Explorer After you successfully save the registry the message Registry successfully saved will appear Tap OK to close the message box Resetting the Registry To reset the Windows CE NET registry back to the factory default settings 1 Turn off the Carlson Explorer 2 While holding the key in Column 1 Row 1 upper leftmost and the key in Column 1 Row 3 turn on the Carlson Explorer For example Chapter 5 Configuration 53 3 If you are successful the screen will display version information followed by Invalidating Persistent Registry before 1t completes the boot up process Chapter 5 Configuration 54 Transferring Files Using the Compact Flash Slot Before You Start Please note that the only folder that provides non volatile permanent storage is the SystemCF folder Information store in other folders will be lost when you remove the power from Carlson Explorer You can however have Carlson Explorer automatically copy files f
43. mm Width W 4 75 Inches 120 7 mm Depth D 1 83 Inches 46 5 mm Weight e Without Batteries 23 Ounces 652 grams e With Alkaline Batteries 28 Ounces 794 grams e With NiMH Batteries 29 Ounces 822 grams Case Dimensions Indicators and Physical Dimensions Note Specifications subject to change Top of Unit Compact Flash Slot Cover Top of Unit The standard compact flash slot cover located on the top of the unit provides access to the compact flash slot that stores memory and device cards Chapter 3 Carlson Explorer Components 14 Sealed Compact Flash Slot Cover The sealed cover has a set of tamper proof 1 32 x 1 4 long Torx or Phillips screws depending upon the model to restrict access to the compact flash slot This sealed cover also provides additional protection against the elements To remove the Torx screws an IP6 Torx T6 driver is required and it can be purchased at any automotive supply house Bottom Connections Interface Connections at Bottom of Unit Carlson Explorer and Carlson Explorer II The DE 9 connectors emulate standard serial pin out connections and allow you to connect the Carlson Explorer to most desktop PCs using a standard null modem cable 12445 KA 26043020 Viewed facing connector 6H 7 69 Chapter 3 Carlson Explorer Components 15 R 232 Interface Pin Outs Pin 5 Ground DE 9 Male Interface Connector Carlson Explorer 600 This section describe
44. n rain To give you even better control this product has a non glare keyboard optimized for surveyors If you have the Explorer 600 your unit comes standard with WiFi and Bluetooth USB port Serial port and a CF slot The Carlson Explorer also features a powerful Windows CE NET operating system and the Intel XScale processor It supports a wide variety of removable peripheral devices such as wireless LANs modems bar code readers cameras and Bluetooth Carlson Explorer is powered with Carlson SurvCE the innovative Windows CE data collection software for land surveying professionals Carlson SurvCE is a complete data collection system for Real Time RTK GPS and Total Stations with in field coordinate geometry Carlson Explorer Features Rechargeable Battery Pack The Carlson Explorer comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack that can provide up to twelve hours of operating time on a full charge depending on power management and use Chapter 2 Overview 9 NiMH Battery Pack En a ka wl 1 ei nak EI we W e e 1 a rimtaa Lawn tina BOTTOM The NiMH technology used in the Carlson Explorer has exceptional charge life without the charge memory characteristic of conventional nickel cadmium batteries Partially discharged batteries or extended periods with the charger left connected will not adversely affect battery life or performance The Carlson Explorer can also run
45. ng a Network Ethernet Connection To create a network Ethernet connection 1 On your device insert the Ethernet card 2 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Double tap Network and Dialup Connections 3 Double tap the connection icon for the adapter For example 1f you have a NE2000 Ethernet adapter double click the NE2000 connection icon 4 In the Ethernet Driver Settings dialog box select Obtain an IP address via DHCP and tap OK 5 If prompted enter the User Name Password and Domain name you use to log on to your network 6 From the Start menu select Programs gt Tools and then tap Save Registry Setting Up Identification for Remote Networks Chapter 5 Configuration 45 To set up identification for remote networks 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double tap Owner 3 In the Network ID tab enter the user name password and domain name you use to log on to the remote network Owner Properties OK Identification Notes Network ID Windows CE uses this information to gain access to network resources Enter the user name password and domain provided by your network administrator Liser Mama i Password Domain 4 From the Start menu select Programs gt Tools and tap Save Registry Connecting to a Mail Server You can send and receive e mail by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server Inbox contains an e mail service for each method you use For either servic
46. ng the unit back on press and hold both the ESC button and the 2ND button down while powering the unit back on 3 When the loader runs you should see Invalidating Persistent Registry displayed at the top of the screen as shown below A JETT ce keke Loader Ver x x Xx Booting from System Socket mage Loading CE HHHHSHSH HRS SHH HS Saving Your Registry It is strongly advisable to save the registry in your Carlson Explorer data collector after upgrading your software Persistent Registry The Carlson Explorer internal memory consists of DRAM and Flash Typically any changes made to the Carlson Explorer including file creation are temporarily stored in the unit s DRAM You must then copy the files from DRAM to internal flash memory or a removable compact flash card to store the information permanently CAUTION If you do not store the information to flash memory and the unit loses power all information stored in DRAM will be lost To keep this from happening whenever you make changes that affect the registry such and changing settings in the Control Panel or installing software you can permanently store registry changes without writing to flash memory by using the Persistent Registry Chapter 5 Configuration 32 This task 1s easy to do on the Explorer To store registry information on the Carlson Explorer permanently 1 Exit to Windows 2 Tap the START key on your task bar If you cannot see your tas
47. ngs to fit your Carlson Explorer usage by scrolling to your preferences Display Properties OK Background Appearance Backlight Save battery life by automatically turning off the backlight when not needed Turn off backlight when using 1 minute Iv External power and device is idle for more than 10 minutes Additionally you may brighten the backlight settings as follows 1 From the WinCE desktop Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Backlight Backlight Properties OK x Backlight Control gt Backlight Brightness 100 Enable Keypad Backlight Decrease Increase ry Line Active 100 O Battery Active oo O Line Inactive so O Battery Inactive fio Chapter 5 Configuration 44 2 Slide the backlight bar further to the right or left as desired CAUTION If your screen shakes in direct sunlight you must go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt VComAd Inside this utility there is a slider bar Comsdj While you are experiencing the shaking move the slider SLIGHTLY left or right until the shaking stops Moving the slider all the way to the left or right will most likely not resolve the problem Network Connections You can connect your Carlson Explorer directly to a network through an Ethernet provided that the CF Card is the same type or dial up connection to access e mail access files available on the network server and browse the Internet Creati
48. on six AA Alkaline batteries Akalir eri a CL a D ui Ct tt 4 K fl Ke CF i Operating System The Carlson Explorer uses Windows CE NET Professional 4 2 as its operating system Processor Memory Mass Storage See individual unit specifications for details about processor processor speed and architecture The Carlson Explorer comes standard with 64MB of SDRAM and 128MB approximately 16MB used for operating system Chapter 2 Overview 10 of internal compact flash memory The Carlson Explorer II comes standard with 64MB of SDRAM and 256MB approximately 16MB used for operating system of internal compact flash memory The Carlson Explorer 600 comes standard with 128MB of SDRAM and 256MB approximately 16MB used for operating system of internal compact flash memory These Carlson Explorer models are equipped with a Compact Flash CF slot Displays and Keypads The Carlson Explorer features a supertwist nematic liquid crystal 320 x 240 QVGA TFT color sunlight readable display with a touch screen and LED backlight Standard keypad configurations for the Carlson Explorer and Explorer II include 45 key elastomeric keypad The Carlson Explorer 600 includes a 53 keys elastomeric with toggle key See individual specifications in the Hardware Specifications section of this manual Indicators The Carlson Explorer series have six LED indicators including an LED indicating charge and low battery statuses Inte
49. ooting Troubleshooting Problem My Carlson Explorer does not respond when I press the power button Solution Is the unit in Suspend mode If it is battery powered then check the batteries Is the power supply plugged into an active AC outlet Is the power connector securely plugged into the Carlson Explorer Problem I changed my system settings but when I turn on the Carlson Explorer my settings are gone Solution You must save the registry after making any system or configuration changes Do this by pressing Start gt Programs gt Tools gt SaveReg Problem I transferred files to the Carlson Explorer from my host computer but when I turn on the Carl son Explorer my transferred files are missing Solution To store transferred files permanently you must file copy the files into internal flash memory system CF or compact flash card Occasionally transferred files can be hidden from view double tap My Computer select Options from the View menu and then clear all boxes Problem I cannot connect to the development system using ActiveSync Solutions Did you install the latest version of ActiveSync using the Administrator account Also e Check the cable connections e Check the serial communications configuration e Make sure the correct COM port is available e In ActiveSync check the Connection Settings for the connection type you are using USB Serial or Ethernet Problem The screen is too light or too dark Solu
50. ore starting Setup This will make t possible to update relevant system files without having to reboot your computer If you want SurvCE installed to another directory besides the default directory dick NO when the CE Application Manager Runs Click Next to continue Click Next Then accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Install 9 Enter the name of the collector user and the name of your company if this information 1s requested 10 You will now be asked if you want to overwrite your existing Carlson Software Applications Already installed imh l qa ry Tu nn a HE p E Click Yes to proceed with the re install or upgrade 11 You will then be asked if you want the update to be saved in the default directory Installing Applications Click Yes Chapter 6 Transferring Files 64 Installing Applications Installing Carlson Software Survle Cancel 12 Once the download is complete from the PC check your mobile device to see what steps are necessary to complete the installation 13 On the collector tap OK the screen to copy the files to the system Completing the SurvCE 1 63 Setup Wizard This installer does not add or modify anything on your desktop computer If for some reason SurvCE was not correctly installed on your handheld device please rerun the installer Cancel Then click Finish on the dialog box on the PC as shown in figure above 14 Finall
51. r by holding the power switch down for ten seconds Note Let go of the power button when you see the screen start to fade out to gray Do not warm boot or remove power 5 power the Carlson Explorer back on 6 Delete these files from your flashcard before doing the OS upgrade You will not need these three files for anything else as they were only necessary for the Loader Upgrade e LDR912 IMG e PJETV202 BIN e XXX2TXXX 44M Updating your OS 1 Make sure you are plugged in to the AC wall adapter during these processes 2 Extract the following Carlson Explorer loader upgrade files that you received see above to a local directory on your desktop computer and then copy these files to a compact flash card loader card e LDR912 IMG e PJETV912 BIN Chapter 6 Transferring Files 68 e XXX2TXXX 44M e NK GZ e NKUNLOCK EXE OS Upgrade 1 Insert the loader card into the CF slot 2 Open My Computer On the Main menu bar select Options from the View menu and uncheck the Advanced Setting boxes by tapping on each of them File Edit View Go Favorites MeT iix Folder Options Adwanced settings E Hide protected operating system files Recommended Hide file extensions Browse folders 8 Open each folder in the same window O Open each folder in its own window 3 Navigate to the UserCF folder double tap NKUNLOCK EXE and then copy NK GZ 4 Go back to My Computer and navigate to the System CF folder 5 In
52. rer Components 18 Operation Power The Carlson Explorer comes with a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack that can provide up to twelve hours of operating time on a full charge depending on power management and use This battery 1s fully charged and installed in the unit when shipped However because some battery dissipation occurs between the time when the unit ships and when you start using 1t you should charge the unit for approximately four hours before using it without the battery charger power supply connected Charging the Unit The nickel metal hydride battery technology used in the Carlson Explorer has exceptional charge life without the charge memory characteristic of conventional nickel cadmium batteries Partially discharged batteries or extended periods with the charger left connected will not adversely affect battery life or performance CAUTION Because the internal battery charger senses several conditions including temperature you should charge the unit away from any known or potential heat sources Units exposed to temperatures in excess of 110 degrees Fahrenheit during the charge cycle may experience incomplete charging and reduced operating time per charge l Plug your power jack into the power jack receptacle on the bottom of your Carlson Explorer and Ex plorer II If you have the Explorer 600 plug the interface cable into the connector on the bottom of that unit 2 Plug the battery char
53. rface Capabilities Depending upon your model there are several configurations possible Please see the Hardware Specifications in this manual for details on your model Durability The case is made of General Electric Xenoy one of the most durable chemical resistant materials available today Chapter 2 Overview 1 Carlson Explorer Components Front Components and Indicators The Carlson Explorer is a customized version of a product manufactured by Two Technologies Inc The diagrams below are for reference purposes only and may not be exactly the same on the Carlson Explorer This section describes the components and indicators found on the front of the Carlson Explorer and the physical dimensions OOBLDEDOO 5 gt hu JEOSELOEOOO0 GOSELVLLLL g 4 8 RA Pa CTRL A a id ar y T 1 Display Supertwist nematic liquid crystal display with touch screen 2 Battery Indicator Indicates low battery red status and charging green status 3 LEDs Indicates use of the SHIFT CTRL 2ND ALT and CAPS modifier keys 4 On Off Switch Controls the Power Suspend and Resume operations 5 Keypad Standard 45 key Keypad 30 53 and 15 key Keypads not shown Front Components and Front Indicators Chapter 3 Carlson Explorer Components 13 Indicators 5 Modifier Key Programmable LEDs Charge Low Battery Indicator battery powered units only Physical Dimensions o Height H 9 84 Inches 250
54. rom the SystemCF to other folders when booting up See Launching Files at Startup for more information Using the Compact Flash Slot Carlson Explorer s equipped with a standard Compact Flash Slot access cover will allow you to access the slot to insert and remove Compact Flash and device cards If you intend to use a device card it may also be necessary to install a driver If so make sure the card is Windows CE net compatible and you have the necessary drivers If you are not sure check with the card manufacturer before attempting to install the card To transfer files using the compact flash slot 1 With the front of the display facing you push the compact flash slot cover located on top of the unit to the left The slot cover will automatically pop open 2 Insert the compact flash device card into the slot with the front of the display facing you and the top of the card pointed to the slot until 1t clicks and the release lever moves upward Chapter 6 Transferring Files 56 Release Lever ir 3 Close the cover 4 When inserting memory cards a UserCF folder will appear when you open My Computer You can then copy and paste the contents of UserCF to the other folders on Carlson Explorer When inserting device cards Carlson Explorer will attempt to recognize the device If it finds a driver for the device Carlson Explorer will display a dialog box for that device For example PROXIM Ethernet Driver
55. s the interface connectors found on the bottom of the Carlson Explorer 600 Pin 5 amp Drain Ground Chapter 3 Carlson Explorer Components 16 DE 9 Male Interface Connector Pin outs Pin 1 DCD Pin 5 Ground Pm 9 11 18VDC Input Power Jack The power jack found on the bottom of the Carlson Explorer and Carlson Explorer II enables you to connect an 11 18 VDC Input power supply battery charger such as Carlson Software Part 1490 Use of other power supplies may cause damage to the unit and void the warranty The Carlson Explorer 600 charges through the DE 9 connector Viewed facing connector Power Jack for the Carlson Explorer and Carlson Explorer H Note The Carlson Explorer 600 charges through the DE 9 connector Connecting Via the Serial Port Use the 9 pin null modem cable included with your Carlson Explorer to connect the COM1 port of your Carlson Explorer to the serial port of your PC Chapter 3 Carlson Explorer Components 17 Accessories Y Options Carlson Software can provide the following optional accessories which include power supplies cable and adapters based on communication and power requirements Part List All Units Here is a list of the available accessories for the Carlson Explorer Explorer II and Explorer 600 6100 001 6100 002 6100 003 6100 004 6100 005 6100 007 6100 008 6100 010 6100 013 6100 014 6100 016 6100 017 6100 018 6100 019 6100 020 6100 021 6100 022
56. safely Battery Safety To reduce the risk of fire or burns do not disassemble mutilate or puncture battery pack There are no user serviceable parts inside Handle damaged or a leaking battery with extreme care If your skin comes in contact with the electrolyte wash the exposed area with soap and water If it contacts the eye flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Do not expose the battery pack to high storage temperatures above 608ordm C 140 amp ordm F for extended periods Do not charge the battery pack if the ambient temperature exceeds 40 amp ordm C 104 amp ordm F or is below O amp ordm C 32 amp ordm F Contact your local waste disposal provider regarding the disposal or recycling of the battery pack AC Adaptor Safety e Use only AC adaptors intended for Carlson Explorer Using any other AC adaptor may damage your product and may void your warranty e AC adaptors are deigned for indoor use only Avoid using the AC adaptor in wet outdoor areas e Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use e Do not short the output connector Power Cords Chapter 8 Caring For Your Carlson Explorer 13 The AC adaptor requires an input power cord The cord needs to match the plug and voltage requirements for your local area If 1t does not or 1f you are traveling to another country please contact your dealer for the appropriate power cord Chapter 8 Caring For Your Carlson Explorer 76 Troublesh
57. seconds This action will also terminate any running applications and cease serial port operations Suspend Mode Suspend mode allows you to suspend but not terminate active applications In this mode the display will turn off and the Carlson Explorer will cease serial port operations For battery powered units use of the Suspend mode also conserves battery power To place the unit in Suspend mode press and release the On Off switch To take the Carlson Explorer out of Suspend mode either touch the screen or press and release any key The display will turn on and the Carlson Explorer will resume running any suspended application but you must restart any serial port operations Chapter 4 Operation 23 If you attempt to resume immediately after suspending the Carlson Explorer or vice versa the unit will automati cally delay three seconds before resuming or suspending Power Management Battery powered units can utilize a rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack that has an average operating time between ten and twelve hours on a full charge with power management and approximately eight hours without power management As with all battery powered devices the operating time is completely dependent on the environment device usage and the number and type of power drawing peripherals attached The battery discharge rate in a full Power Off state is only slightly higher than the self discharge rate of the battery itself
58. st for sending mail AE Return address word If connecting to a network that uses Windows NT domain security enter the Windows NT domain name If your mail service uses a separate server for SMTP enter the SMTP Host name For POP3 Mail service with an ISP the ISP must use an SMTP mail gateway Enter your return e mail address 8 Tap Next The General Preferences dialog box opens POP3 Mail General Preferences 2 3 Connection settings Check for new mail every 15 min Display a message box when new mail arrives Send using MIME format Only display messages from the last E days ese JC 9 Choose any of the settings all of which are optional then click Next The Inbox Preferences dialog box opens Chapter 5 Configuration 49 POPS Mail Inbox Preferences 3 3 When dowi Get me lirnitat Get file Get full copy of messages Ca 10 Choose any of the settings as needed then click Finish The Mail Service Setup wizard closes and the Options dialog box reappears Note Receiving entire messages consumes storage memory 11 Close the Options dialog box to return to the Inbox 12 From the Start menu select Programs and tap Save Registry Additional Software Software Programs for the Carlson Explorer The only programs that will run on your Carlson Explorer are those compatible with Windows CE Look for programs that are compatible with the ARM WINCE processor You cannot
59. ter 4 Operation A A 25 Carlson Expl rer 600 A gt 53 key Keypad Modifier Keys In order to provide the functionality of a full sized keyboard with only 45 or 53 keys the Carlson Explorer Explorer IJ and Explorer 600 keypads must depart from PC style key assignment conventions by making use of multifunctional modifier keys Units configured with the standard 45 key or 53 key keypad typically utilize five LED indicators located above and to the left and right of the ON OFF switch to indicate the active state of keypad modifier keys Modifier Key Modifier keys take effect when first pressed and typically remain in effect until you press another key unless its another Modifier key Optionally equipped units can use LEDs to indicate the selection of a Modifier key CTRL and ALT Keys These operate in the same manner as on conventional PCs except that by default they have a one time locking action to facilitate one handed operation IST and SHIFT Key Unlike conventional PC keyboards on the Carlson Explorer and Carlson Explorer Il the IST and SHIFT keys enables you to access symbols punctuation marks and navigation arrows rather than shift alphabetic keys to uppercase The 1ST and SHIFT keys have a one time locking action to facilitate one handed Chapter 4 Operation 26 operation On the Explorer keypads the functions and characters accessed via the 1ST key appear in the upper left of a key shaded in a
60. the Control Panel as items on the Settings gt Control Panel menu Clear Tap the Clear button to remove the contents of the documents menu 4 Tap OK to save the settings and exit the menu Chapter 5 Configuration 42 5 From the Start menu select Programs then Tools and then tap Save Registry Contrast and Backlight Settings The Carlson Explorer you have received is pre loaded with Carlson SurvCE and the display settings are set to High Contrast White For calibrating the display light settings go to your Control Panel and double tap the Display icon To change the display settings 1 From the WinCE desktop Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display Po a My PE Link Computer Programs dl Ly Favorites j 2 E Documents z e Control Panel a Metwork and Dial up Connections ee Taskbar and Start Menu SBF A 4 05 pm Begin at the Start Menu Bluetooth Certificates CPU Speed Date Time Device LS moy Dialing Display Display Hot Keys Rotation P SNe e Internet keyboard Metwork and Owner Dial up Co 2 In the Display Properties window select the Appearance Tab Note the scheme of High Contrast White It is advisable to set your background to HIGH CONTRAST WHITE for a screen that will be easier to read in daylight Chapter 5 Configuration 43 Display Properties OK Background Appearance Backlight 3 Tap the Backlight tab Change the setti
61. ther water or diluted mild detergent If the keyboard has dirt or grime on 1t use compressed air or vacuum cleaner or gently rinse with clean water CAUTION Do not put the Carlson Explorer in the dishwasher Care of the Touch Screen Abrasives are the enemy of touch screens Keep the touch screen clean by using a soft cloth dampened either with Chapter 8 Caring For Your Carlson Explorer 74 clean water or glass cleaner Do not apply any cleaner directly to the display Apply the cleaner to the cloth and then gently wipe the display Do not use any abrasive cleaners Applying Screen Protectors To apply a screen protector follow these steps l Clean the display thoroughly by adding a little water to the screen Do this by adding water to a cloth and then wipe the screen gently 2 Peel the backing from the screen protector before applying to the touch screen 3 Use a credit card to squeegee the excess water and air from underneath the screen protector 4 Then apply the screen protector per the instructions of the manufacturer of the screen protector Safe Use of Your Carlson Explorer Repairs Please do not attempt to dismantle your Carlson Explorer for repair There are no user serviceable parts inside For service please contact Carlson Software or your local dealer for assistance Opening the Carlson Explorer for any reason will void the warranty Keep in mind the following factors in order to use your battery and your AC adaptor
62. tion Adjust the Brightness via the brightness control in the Control Panel or by using the shortcut key s U X Problem The Stylus is not responding properly Solution The screen is not calibrated correctly to interpret the screen taps You need to recalibrate the screen Problem The Carlson Explorer acts slowly Solutions The Unit may be short of program memory or storage memory Increase the amount of storage or program memory through the System control in Control Panel You can also delete any unnecessary files Problem The Carlson Explorer does not recognize a compact flash or device card Solution The card is not installed or seated properly Reinstall the card There may be an unstable connection between the card and the Carlson Explorer Remove the card clean the edge connector with a soft dry cloth and reinstall the card Problem The Carlson Explorer goes into auto suspend after a short period of inactivity Solution As default the device will auto suspend after two minutes of inactivity while running on batter ies and after thirty minutes of inactivity when running on AC power Adjust the power management properties via the Power control in the Control Panel To get there go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel And then tap Power Problem No sound is heard when you tap the touch screen or press a Key Solution Volume setting is low or turned off Check the volume slider in the Volume amp Sound properties dialog
63. tion number RMA Carlson Explorer RMA Procedure To request a Return Merchandise Authorization number to return a Carlson Explorer for repair 1 Contact Carlson Software at RMA Ocarlsonsw com or 606 564 5028 2 We must have the Serial Number of the hardware It is on the back of the unit and starts with HH 3 We must have a full and detailed description of the problem 4 We must have the complete address telephone number and contact name of the shipping party The unit will be returned to this address Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canadian Department of Communications This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le present app
64. tomeric Feedback Tactile and audible Carlson Explorer II Chapter 10 Specifications 81 Power Recharge Line Power 11 to 18 VDC 1 5A Battery Type Nickel metal Hydride Rechargeable 1500mAh 7 2V or 6 AA alkaline batteries Display Supertwist Nematic Liquid Crystal TFT with white LED backlight Resolution 320x240 pixels QVGA color Touch Screen Environmental Operating Temperature 20 amp ordm C to 508ordm C Storage Temperature 208zordm C to 70 amp ordm C Charging temperature 20 amp ordm C to 40 amp ordm C Humidity P 65 Withstands wind driven rain and Dust CPU Type Intel PXA255 processor with XScale technology Instruction Set Architecture ARM v 5TE Speed 400 MHZ Operating System Windows CE NET 4 2 Professional Memory and Mass Storage SDRAM 64MB Internal Compact Flash 256MB standard in the Carlson Explorer 16MB reserved for OS Compact flash card slot Interface Serial Communication Carlson Explorer connect system interface configured as COM for RS 232 communication Power Standard Input at 11 to 18 VDC via Carlson Explorer connect system interface for line power or battery charging operations User Input Touch Screen Key Pad 45 keys elastomeric Feedback Tactile and audible Carlson Explorer 600 Power Recharge Line Power 11 to 18 VDC 1 5A Battery Type Nickel metal Hydride Rechargeable 1400Mah 7 2V or 6 AA alkaline batteries Display Supertwist Nematic Liquid Crystal TFT with
65. tor Attention Read This First PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Are You Registered Be sure you product is properly registered It is possible that your dealer did not transfer the registration from his company to yours To register visit our web site at www carlsonsw com select the Support tab select Product Registration and then Carlson SurvCE registration If you encounter problems there are instructions in our website Knowledge Base under Support or you may fill out the information on the back of this form and fax to Carlson Software Our fax number is 606 564 6422 As you get started make special note of these three key items 1 CAUTION Do Not Remove the Battery to Reboot To reboot hold the On Off key down for 10 seconds 2 IMPORTANT Regarding Job Storage on the Carlson Explorer All job files must be stored to the internal CF card hard drive named system CF In the event of a power loss or necessary hard reboot this card will preserve these files Job files stored in all other on board locations including the desktop are vulnerable to deletion in the event of a power loss The external CF card is not affected Chapter 1 Basic Information 2 by this issue and data may also be safely stored on it 3 The Screen To increase the life of your screen you should use screen protectors Also you should not use sharp objects with the touch screen Legal and Trademark Information
66. veSync 7 It will search for the desktop You have to check the box to say Save for future use and tap the desk top ID that pulls up in the list If it doesn t show up in the list on the data collector your computer isn t set to discoverable Then tap on Select to select the desktop ID name 8 You will be prompted for a Bluetooth Passkey on your desktop computer Enter any four digits and click OK 9 When the Data Collector asks you for a passkey enter the same four digits and tap Reply 10 ActiveSync should activate and the green circle should start to spin as 1t establishes a Bluetooth con nection to the data collector Once it connects you are all set It will stay connected until you turn off the Data Collector or turn off the Computer To revert the ActiveSync back to a cable connection simply change the COM Port in the Desktop settings from the Bluetooth Assigned COM number back to COM 1 CAUTION When you are finished using ActiveSync you need to properly close the Bluetooth Connection each time or your data collector may not work properly with GPS or Total Station equipment through Bluetooth MAKE SURE to double tap the little icon down by the Clock on the data collector in the bottom right corner just to the left of the blue B It should pop open a window that says Hide amp Disconnect TAP ONCE on Disconnect Now after 5 or 10 seconds the ActiveSync icon on the computer should change from green to gray You have
67. y click the Carlson Explorer SurvCE icon on your Carlson Explorer to run the application with the newly installed software update Should you have difficulties updating your Carlson Explorer try warm booting your data collector To do this go to the Start menu Programs Tools and then tap Warm Boot Chapter 6 Transferring Files 65 Computer Explore A a gt Cekeys MS Command Prompt a SaveReg 4 Transcriber Note It is advisable to save the registry in your data collector after upgrading your software This is explained in another chapter of this manual Disabling Partnerships in ActiveSync For Connecting Mobile Devices as Guest The following describes how to disable partnerships in Microsoft ActiveSync so that a mobile device will always connect to your computer as Guest 1 Choose Run from the start menu 2 Type regedit and press OK 3 Navigate the tree structure on the left side of window to HKEY_ LOCAL MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows CE Services 4 From the Edit menu select New gt DWORD value 5 Name the new DWORD Guest Only 6 Right click on the Guest Only DWORD and choose MODIFY 7 Change the Value Data field to 1 8 Close the Registry Editor by clicking the X in the upper right corner of the window Using Bluetooth ActiveSync Steps to Take Here is a general set of instructions for getting Bluetooth ActiveSync working Chapter 6 Transferring

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