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STONEX S7 SERIES USER GUIDE

1. For more information refer to the Windows Mobile Device Center Help 47 S STONEX 4 4 Managing the connection using ActiveSync technology 1 Connect the handheld to the PC The Synchronization Setup Wizard appears Synchronization Setup Wizard Welcome to the Pocket PC Sync Setup Wizard To set up a syne partnership between this computer and your Pocket PC click Next If you click Cancel you can still Copy and move files between your Pocket PC and this computer Add and remove programs on your Pocket PC Figure 4 4 1 Pocket PC Sync Setup Wizard Note If the connection is not made automatically check that the connection is enabled in the ActiveSync technology and on the handheld 2 Doone of the following To synchronize files and data between the handheld and a PC click Next and then follow the instructions in the Synchronization Setup Wizard To transfer data between the handheld and the PC without synchronizing the devices click Cancel to close the wizard 3 The Microsoft ActiveSync window displays the message Connected Microsoft ActiveSync File view Tools Help Sync GO Schedule Ky Explore S7 AD Connected Synchronized Hide Details LACM Laie tol O lisa Figure 4 4 2 Connected and Synchronized 48 S STONEX 4 To transfer files between the PC and the handheld click Explore A Windows Explorer type window appears displaying files stored o
2. Settings Personal Buttons To specify an action for the button 1 Tap the Program Buttons tab 2 Tap a button in the list to select it 3 From the Assign a program drop down list select the action you want to occur when you press the button or tap the soft key 4 Tap OK Buttons ee K C 12 11 Up Do lt Program Buttons gt Up Do 1 Select a button Assignment Record F2 Calendar AF3 Contacts 4 2 Assign a program Figure 3 6 1 Program Buttons 34 S STONEX Home Use the Home settings to change the display theme that controls the appearance of the Home screen and to customize how items appear on the Home screen Appearance You can use a theme to customize the background picture on the Home screen the color of the title and tile bars menus and messages To change the display theme 1 Tap II settings Home 2 Tap the Appearance tab Do one of the following To use a predefined theme select it from the list To select the picture that you want to display in the Home screen background select Use this picture as the background check box Then tap Browse to search for a file on the handheld 4 Tap OK oC A GE 1 20 Appearance items Isaac Mizraty purple Rock and Republic black Use this picture as the background Figure 3 6 2 Appearance Items You can choose between the Windows default Home screen view which allows you to flick through the list
3. Spare Part Refund module 4 S STONEX and send it to the dedicated mail address 3 Wait for STONEX Europe s authorization SPR no 4 When dealer receive the SPR authorization no they can send back to STONEX Europe appointed office the broken part with attached the SPR module 5 When STONEX Europe receives the broken part STONEX Europe shall verify it and if everything is ok the cost of the part shall be refund refund will be done only after check of the failure part and final approval of STONEX Europe 3 If the instrument needs to be sent back to STONEX Europe for repair replacement dealer customer has to send to STONEX Europe a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA before they send back the fault instrument STONEX Europe shall at its sole discretion decide on the place of performance for work under warranty Environmental recycling The cardboard box the plastic in the package and the various parts of this product have to be recycled and disposed of in accordance with the current legislation of your Country FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION EU The disposal of electric and electronic device as solid urban waste is strictly prohibited they must be collected separately Contact Local Authorities to obtain practical information about correct handling of the waste location and times of waste collection centres When you buy a new device of ours you can give back to our dealer a us
4. series S STONEX 1 1 Specification System Operation system Windows Mobile 6 5 Processor Marvell PXA 310 806M Hz Xscale CPU Internal storage from 256MB to 4Gb flash memory SD expansion slot up to 16GB Media Integrated Speaker and Microphone Recording and Playback support 640x480 resolution 3 7 color LCD and touch screen Built in 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flashlight Data Communication Standard waterproof USB connector Standard Bluetooth 802 11b g Wireless LAN Built in GPRS GSM Communication Module CDGE Support and Selectable One way Data Traffic GNSS Specifications S7 S Positioning Accuracy Sub meter decimeter Channels 12 Channels System GPS L1 C A L1 carrier phase smoothing SBAS Post differential Positioning lt 0 5m 1ppm Point Positioning Autonomous 2 5m RMS DGPS Positioning lt 0 5m CEP SBAS Positioning 0 6m CEP Update Rate 1Hz Time to first fix lt 60s Usual NMEA 0183 Support Available RTCM Support RTCM SC 104 v2 x SNR gt 45dbHz up to 4 satellites S STONEX S7 D Positioning Accuracy Sub meter decimeter Channels 14 Channels System GPS L1 C A L1 GLONASS L1 C A L1 SBAS Post differential Positioning lt 0 5m 1ppm Point Positioning Autonomous 1 5m RMS DGPS Positioning 0 5m CEP SBAS Positioning 0 6m CEP Update Rate 1Hz Time to first fix lt 60s Usual NMEA
5. 0183 Support Available RTCM Support RTCA RTCM2 RTCM3 CMR S7 G Positioning Accuracy Centimeter Channels 120 Channels System GPS L1 C A L1 L2 L2C GLONASS L1 C A L1 L2 GALILEO E1 test COMPASS SBAS Post differential Positioning 5mm 1ppm horizontal Point Positioning Autonomous 1 2m RMS RTK Positioning int antenna H 2cm 1ppm V 3cm 2 ppm RTK Positioning ext antenna H 1cm 1ppm V 2cm 1 5 ppm DGPS Positioning 0 4m CEP SBAS Positioning 0 6m CEP Update Rate 1Hz Time to first fix lt 50s Usual NMEA 0183 Support Available RTCM Support RTCM 2 1 2 3 3 0 3 1 CMR CMR RTCA Input Output Support SBAS MSAS WAAS EGNOS Data I O NMEA 0183 GGA ZDA GLL RMC GSA GSV VTG Correction I O agreement RTCM2 3 depending on the S7 model CORS and Area Reference Station VRS Compatibility Size and Weight Size 234x99x56mm L W D Weight battery included o S7 S D 850g o S7 G 895g S STONEX Battery Battery capacity 11 1Vx2500 mAh large capacity Working hours 8 hours normal use Environment Humidity 5 95 RH non condensing Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C Storage Temperature 30 C to 70 C Waterproof Dustproof IP65 Drop test 1 2m 4ft to plywood over concrete 1 2 Product Features 1 Professional GPS module International professional brand survey GPS main board with latest ASIC chip and COAST patent alg
6. 2 3 Turning on and turning off the handheld If the screen on the handheld is blank the handheld is in Standby mode Battery Charge mode or has been shut down To turn on the handheld press the Power key briefly less than one second To turn off the handheld and put the handheld into Suspend mode press the Power key briefly less than one second The handheld is placed in a very low power state but the Bluetooth and wireless cellular modem radios may remain active To completely shut down the handheld press the Power key for one second until the Power menu appears and then tap Shutdown All running applications are shut down and the handheld is completely turned off Standby mode When you press the Power key to turn off the handheld the handheld goes into Standby mode This is a low power mode that maintains the main memory contents and keeps applications running but does not allow you to operate any of the functions of the handheld the handheld is apparently off The integrated GNSS receiver is turned off and any application using GNSS is disconnected If a wireless radio is turned on the LED is flashing the Wi Fi radio will be turned off and the Bluetooth and wireless cellular modem radios will remain turned on The handheld is capable of receiving data via Bluetooth or the cellular modem radio while it is in Standby mode The handheld is able to automatically wake up to calendar alarms if it is in Standby mode Note To save battery
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9. Occupation time at a point S STONEX Multipath is when GNSS satellite signals are reflected off nearby objects such as buildings or cars causing an erroneous signal to be received by the GNSS antenna This can cause errors of several meters Occupation time is the time spent at a point logging GNSS positions To reduce multipath where possible collect data in an open environment away from large reflective surfaces and with a clear view of the sky For point features remain at the feature and log a number of GNSS positions to obtain an averaged position When collecting line and area features collect them using averaged vertices 63 STONEX S STONEX For more information please refer to STONEX EUROPE SRL Website www stonexpositioning com Email info stonexpositioning com 65 STONEX
10. Operating System The S7 series handheld is powered by the Windows Mobile 6 5 operating system This chapter describes the main features of this generation of the Windows Mobile Operating system 3 1 Parts of the screen The main parts of the Home screen and the Start screen are shown below D ct Y 4640 11 09 Title bar Contains status icons for important text system functions calendar G E GNSS Inactive Home screen CoEXpIioren Provides access to the key lt AM e AN B je jarn 0 f i a No Service functions on your device Scroll and tap any item to open it e mail pictures Tile bar Contains touchable tiles providing access to applications menus and notifications Start button Tap to open the Start screen where you can access programs and system controls Start screen Tap any item on the menu to open it Lock device Tap to lock the screen Once locked you have multiple points of unlock entry depending on the current status Connectivity icons Tap either icon to access the Wireless Manager Pull down list Tap anywhere on the title bar to open the title bar pull down list where you can access connectivity controls the Wireless Manager battery information time and date settings and volume Figure 3 1 1 Parts of the screen 27 S STONEX Status indicators Status indicators that appear in the title bar at the top of the screen are as follows
11. Table 3 1 1 Battery status indicators n Description Battery has full charge Battery has high charge Battery has medium charge Battery has low charge Battery has very low charge 20 or less B D D D E E 8 Battery charging using external power The battery status icon on the title bar of the Home screen or the Start screen shows the status of the battery charge Tap the title bar and then on the pull down list tap the icon to access the Power control dialog Table 3 1 2 Speaker status indicators icon Description 7A Speaker is on F s Speaker is off The speaker status icon on the title bar of the Home screen or the Start screen shows the status of the speaker Tap the title bar and then on the pull down list tap the A icon to adjust the volume and to turn the speaker on or off 28 S STONEX Table 3 1 3 Network and modem status indicators icon SAA PRR m B Connected to ActiveSync or the Windows Mobile Device Center WMDC on a computer Connected to a Bluetooth enabled phone Disconnected from ActiveSync or WMDC Disconnected from a Bluetooth enabled phone Wi Fi radio is on Wi Fi is detected Connected to a wireless network Maximum cellular modem signal strength No cellular modem signal Cellular modem is turned off No cellular service Searching for cellular modem service Data is transferring using the cellular modem No SIM card GPRS network is available GPRS network is connecting GPSR
12. The backlight is not set to turn on does notcome on in the Backlight control Tap Settings System Backlight to when you tap the view the Backlight control and make sure screen or press a that button the Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped check box is selected The screen is The backlight is off Tap the screen or press a button blank or hard to The backlight level needs to be Tap Settings System Brightness to see adjusted view the Backlight control and then adjust the slider in the Brightness tab 6 3 Touch screen issues Problem Cause Solution The touch The touch screen is incorrectly Realign the screen see page 39 screen does not aligned respond to The touch screen is locked To unlock the touch screen slide the Unlock finger or stylus icon taps The handheld has locked up Reset the handheld see Resetting the handheld page 37 The screen is The handheld is turned off Press the Power button to turn on the blank handheld The battery is flat Recharge or swap the battery see page 17 and 19 54 S STONEX The handheld has locked up Reset the handheld see Resetting the handheld page 21 The screen is The backlight level needs to be Open the brightness control and then adjust hard to see adjusted the backlight level see Backlight and brightness page 40 The backlight is off Tap the screen to turn on the backlight You are unable to s
13. battery cells could explode or vent posing a risk of fire Donotimmerse the battery in water Donotuse or store the battery inside a vehicle during hot weather Do not drop or puncture the battery Do not open the battery or short circuit its contacts 15 S STONEX Avoid contact with the rechargeable Lithium ion battery if it appears to be leaking Battery fluid is corrosive and contact with it can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Ifthe battery leaks avoid contact with the battery fluid If battery fluid gets into your eyes immediately rinse your eyes with clean water and seek medical attention Do not rub your eyes lf battery fluid gets onto your skin or clothing immediately use clean water to wash off the battery fluid Donot open the battery or short circuit its contacts Charge and use the rechargeable Lithium ion battery only in strict accordance with the instructions Charging or using the battery in unauthorized equipment can cause an explosion or fire and result in personal injury and or equipment damage To prevent injury or damage Do not charge or use the battery if it appears to be damaged or leaking Charge the Lithium ion battery only in a STONEX product that is specified to charge it Be sure to follow all instructions that are provided with the battery charger Discontinue charging a battery that gives off extreme heat or a burning odor U
14. change the brightness 1 Tap D Settings System Brightness 2 Tap and drag the Brightness Level slider control to the left to make the backlight darker or to the right to make the backlight brighter 3 Tap OK 40 S STONEX 3 6 GPRS network setting Use GPRS to connect the internet you can receive and send messages through the network You need to apply for GPRS Service from your service provider Add new GPRS connecting 1 Click the start menu setting connections connections 2 Choose advanced and then click select networks in advanced page Remarks if internet had been set you can turn to step 5 Connections wv Y lt Gi 3 26 Connections Q y lt Gi 3 26 Advanced lt Tasks gt Advanced Tasks 4 Advanced Tasks Select which networks are automatically My ISP y used j Select Network Add a new modem connection elect Networks My Work Network Dialing Rules Create exceptions for intranet addresses Exceptions Add a new V rver connection 3 Choose My ISP in drop down box and click Ok to return to first chart and then click the tasks tag in the upside while the network connecting is setting main screen will appear Remarks if internet had been set you can turn to step 5 Network Manager YZ 4 Gi 3 27 Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using My ISP Edit New Programs that automatically connec
15. connection is active The network and modem status icons on the title bar of the Home screen or the Start screen show the status of each radio Tap the title bar and then on the pull down list tap the E or EJ icon In the Connectivity or Phone dialog select Wireless Manager and turn on or turn off the radio 29 S STONEX 3 2 Pre installed programs Programs that are pre installed on the S7 series handheld are as follows Table 3 2 1 Pre installed programs Activesync EJ Alarms be Calculator Calendar T Contacts E File Explorer B Internet Explorer i Email 2 Messenger E Notes e Pictures and Videos A Search Phone p Tasks Eg Text Windows Live Windows Media Function Synchronize information between the handheld and a computer Set alarms Perform basic arithmetic functions Keep track of appointments and arrange meetings Keep track of your friends and colleagues View and manage files Browse the World Wide Web Write send and receive email messages Send instant messages using Windows Live Messenger Create handwritten typed or recorded notes Take view and edit pictures or record and launch video clips l Search for a file or item stored on the handheld Keep track of your tasks Send receive and organize text messages Access Windows Live services including email instant messenger and Internet search Play Windows Media or MP3 audio and video fi
16. is charging GPS receiver status Solid green GPS receiver is turned on Wireless radio status corer Solid blue Bluetooth is turned on Solid green Phone is turned on _ amp Solid blue and green Both Bluetooth and phone are turned on 2 2 Powering the Handheld The STONEX S7 series handheld contains a removable rechargeable Lithium ion battery Note Charge the battery completely before using the handheld for the first time If the battery has been stored for longer than six months charge it before use STONEX recommends charging the battery for five hours to recharge it fully When the battery is fully charged the handheld battery provides enough power for a full work day 8 hours using the internal GPS GNSS antenna and with the backlight on at the default settings 14 S STONEX Note Cold temperatures or using Bluetooth wireless technology Wi Fi or the wireless cellular modem consumes additional battery power and so shortens battery life between charges AC Adapter Safety Use only the AC adaptor intended for the STONEX S7 series handheld Using any other AC adaptor can damage the handheld and void its warranty Do not use the AC adaptor with any other products Make certain that the input voltage on the adaptor matches the voltage and frequency in your location Make certain that the adaptor has prongs compatible with your outlets Donotuse the AC adaptor in wet outdoor areas it is desi
17. is similar to the hard disk in a computer and it is used for storing programs and data Program memory is similar to the RAM in a computer and it is used for running programs You cannot use it to save data To check the storage capacity on the handheld tap Settings System Memory The Storage and Program columns show the current memory available and the memory that is already in use Pre installed documents and program files are not affected by power loss or resetting However you can still lose data if you accidentally delete or overwrite it Note The Windows Mobile version 6 5 operating system does not include a Recycle Bin When you delete files from the handheld they are deleted permanently STONEX recommends that you regularly copy important data to an office computer Storage cards As an alternative to internal storage you can save data to a removable card Use either an SD or SDHC high capacity SD card to securely transfer data to and from another device that supports SD or SDHC cards Note The S7 series handheld does not support SDIO Secure Digital Input Output or SDXC Secure Digital Extended Capacity cards Warning The presence of any dust or moisture in the storage card slot may adversely affect 22 S STONEX the device and void your STONEX warranty To prevent dust or moisture entering the storage card slot Make certain that the storage card slot door is attached correctly when you are using the h
18. of entries giving access to functions such as email text messaging current time and Internet Explorer customizing which items appear on the Home screen and the order in which they appear 35 STONEX To use the default Home screen view Tap D Settings Home Tap the Items tab Select the Windows Default check box Tap OK E To customize the items which appear on the Home screen 1 Tap D Settings Home 2 Tap the Items tab 3 Select or clear the check boxes to show or hide the Home screen items 4 Use the Move Up and Move Down buttons to change where the selected item appears on the Home screen 5 Tap OK Home oe 2 a vs Appearance Items 2 Appearances Checked items appear on the Horne screen Windows Default Date Wireless Getting Started Figure 3 6 3 Items Set the time and date 1 On the Home screen tap the clock item or tap the title bar and then on the pull down list tap the clock icon The Clock amp Alarms screen appears 2 Tap the Time tab 3 Inthe Time Zone field select the required time zone from the drop down list 4 Inthe Date field tap the down arrow and then select the correct date Tip On the calendar which appears tap on the month or year to select the required value 5 Inthe Time field tap in turn the hour minute and second values and then tap the up or down arrows to set the correct time 36 S STONEX Clock amp Alarms D 54 gt
19. of battery power To check the level of battery power remaining at any time while the device is running tap the battery icon in the title bar of the Home screen and then tap E in the pull down list The Power control appears displaying the Battery tab Pawar oe te a Ge eae WFS 4 Battery gt Advanced Main battery Lilen Recharging state Charging Figure 2 2 2 Checking the level of battery power When the handheld battery is recharging from an external power source the battery icon in the Home screen changes to E You can still tap the icon to view the level of battery power To check the level of battery power remaining on a spare battery or one that is not inside the handheld press the battery icon on the battery pack label The level of charge indicator will light up with the approximate level of battery power remaining on the battery Each LED represents a 20 increment in battery capacity Low battery indicators When the battery level reaches 15 the battery icon in the title bar of the Home screen changes to 10 the Power LED on the handheld flashes red and the a warning message appears on the handheld 5 the battery charge is critical and a warning message appears on the handheld STONEX recommends that you recharge the battery when any of these indicators appear 18 S STONEX Swapping the battery If the battery runs low while you are working you can swap the battery 1 Save any open f
20. power use the Wireless Manager to turn off the wireless radios before you place the handheld into Suspend mode To turn on the handheld when it is in Standby mode press the Power key The handheld is immediately ready for operation There may be a delay of up to 30 seconds while the integrated GNSS receiver and the Wi Fi radio automatically reactivate You can configure the handheld to automatically enter Standby mode when it has been idle for a specified time By default the handheld is set to enter Standby mode if it is not used for one minute To change the time before the handheld enters Standby mode 1 Tap the title bar of the Home or the Start screen and then tap The Power control appears displaying the Battery tab 2 Tap the Advanced tab 3 From the battery power option select the Turn off screen if device not used for check 20 S STONEX box and then select the idle time from the drop down list 4 Tap OK 2 4 Resetting the handheld If the screen on the handheld is blank the handheld has turned off Press the Power button to turn on the handheld If the handheld stops responding to the stylus or if it does not respond when you press any of the keypad buttons you may need to reset it by performing a soft or hard reset You can also reset the handheld to its factory default settings by performing a factory reset Resetting to factory default settings Reset the handheld to factory default settings to restore the han
21. slot Make certain that the SIM card slot door is attached correctly when you are using the handheld outdoors When inserting or removing a SIM card place the handheld on a dust free indoor surface Note Static electricity can harm electronic components inside the handheld To prevent static damage discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components inside your device such as a memory module You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface To insert a SIM card 1 Turn off the handheld 2 Place the handheld on a dust free indoor surface 3 Flip open the SIM card slot door on the side of the handheld 4 Insert the card into the SIM card slot with the gold contacts facing down Gently press the card until you hear a click and the card is locked into place 5 Close the SIM card slot door To remove the SIM card 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 above 2 Gently press the card in and then let go The card pops out 3 Gently slide the card out of the slot 2 7 Fitting the hand strap The hand strap and screws are provided in the box with the handheld To fit the hand strap 1 Align the upper hand strap bracket with the two mounting holes and then use a screwdriver to tighten the screws 2 Stretch the hand strap to align the bottom hand strap bracket with the mounting hole and then use a screwdriver to tighten the screw 25 STONEX S STONEX Chapter 3 Using the Windows Mobile
22. t Ge 2 05 Alarrers Time X Alaris Time Zone Figure 3 6 4 Time Device lock Tap the Device Lock icon on the Start screen to lock the screen and keypad while the handheld remains turned on Once the handheld is locked the screen and most of the keys do not respond until the handheld is unlocked The exception is the Power key which always responds when pressed Communication with external devices such as a GNSS receiver or external sensors used by GNSS field software is not interrupted by locking the handheld This means that you can keep using the GNSS field software when the handheld is locked For example you could lock the device so that you can safely transport it between features while keeping the software connected to the GNSS receiver so that you can continue recording GNSS positions The locked screen provides multiple unlocked sliders for different applications when there are new notifications For example if a new email has arrived an email unlock slider takes you straight to the email To unlock the device slide the Unlock icon for the required application to take you straight to that application slide Figure 3 6 5 Sliding to unlock It is possible to keep your data secure by requiring a password each time the handheld is F turned on tap D Settings Lock to set a password or to change password settings 37 S STONEX Power To open the Power control do one of the following
23. the Camera button and then release Move the handheld to record the video To pause recording tap the Pause button To stop recording tap the Stop button or press the Camera button Note When the camera application displays the E icon it is storing the photo or video file Removing the battery or the memory card while recording may affect photos videos or damage the memory card To switch to Still mode from Video mode tap the Menu button and then select Still 51 S STONEX Adjusting camera settings To access the camera settings I Start the camera application and then tap the Menu button The available camera settings are displayed in a list Tap the required setting or change the current value The list of available settings varies depending on whether you are in Video mode or Still mode Table 5 1 Camera settings Mode Setting Options Video Resolution 640x480 320x240 Still Resolution 2560x480 640x480 320x240 Still amp Video Compression Low quality Medium quality High quality Still amp Video Full Screen Hides the tile bar Camera and Video options To access to the Camera options tap B Pictures amp Videos Camera Menu Options Use the camera options to customize where still photos and videos are stored and to customize storage settings for still photos Save files to If you have a storage card installed you can choose to save photos in either the main memory of the dev
24. the port settings to match those used by the external source You cannot use real time corrections until the GNSS receiver is computing positions In the GNSS field software make sure that the integrated GNSS receiver is activated enough satellites are available and that the satellite geometry PDOP is good enough to compute positions 6 9 Recommended GNSS settings for maximum precision and productivity The following table lists some of the factors that affect the precision of your data and describes how to minimize the effect of atmospheric interference and poor satellite geometry Factor Satellite shadow Description Satellite shadow is when the line of sight between the GNSS receiver and satellites is partially or fully blocked by obstructions such as buildings trees or land masses The effect of satellite shadow is a reduction in the number of satellites that the receiver is able to track In general the quality of your data increases with the number of satellites being used to calculate the position To maximize precision and productivity Tracking more satellites can help to improve satellite geometry and thereby improve accuracy Ensure the integrated GNSS receiver gets a clear view of the sky as possible Keep your body mass as far from the receiver as practical and do not crowd over the handheld Use an external antenna if needed to elevate the position of the antenna 62 Multipath
25. 11 S STONEX fluid ingress and electrostatic discharge Protect the handheld from extreme temperatures for example do not leave the handheld on the dashboard of a vehicle When the battery is removed the handheld is not waterproof Avoid exposing the internals of the handheld to dust and moisture when removing the battery STONEX recommends that you only swap the battery indoors or from inside a vehicle Use the handstrap provided with the STONEX S7 series handheld To clean the handheld wipe it with a clean and dry cloth Do not immerse the handheld in water Storing the handheld If you are not going to use the handheld for three months or more STONEX recommends that you do not leave the handheld in Suspend mode Instead partially charge the battery and then turn off the handheld To prepare the STONEX S7 series handheld for storage 1 Transfer any data that you need to an office computer 2 Charge the battery to approximately 30 3 Press the Power key for six second until the red Power light begins to blink 4 Store the handheld at room temperature To use the STONEX S7 series handheld after storage 1 Press the Power key to turn on the handheld 2 Recharge the battery 12 S STONEX Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Parts of the S7 Series Handheld The following diagrams show the main parts of the handheld CameraLens GNSS receiver identification label zone Barometer External GNSS anten
26. 6 9 Changing text size 39 S STONEX Backlight The backlight makes the screen easier to read in low light but uses extra power Use the Backlight control to configure power saving settings for the backlight To open the Backlight control Tap D Settings System Backlight To set the backlight to automatically turn off 1 To automatically turn off the backlight when the handheld is idle and is using battery power tap the Battery Power tab Select the Turn off backlight check box and then select a time from the drop down list 2 To automatically turn off the backlight when the handheld is idle and is using external power tap the External Power tab Select the Turn off backlight check box and then select a time from the drop down list 3 Tap OK Backlight 2D 6 10 Backlight P oF 2 6 11 J Backlightctri Q e Y G 11 29 Breghtress lt Battery Power gt External Battery lt External Power gt Brightn Warming Using backlight while on battery power will cubstantially reduce battery life 4 Turn off backlight if device i not used for 1 min y Tum on backlight when a button is TFI Turn off bachight if Brightness x device s not used fer 110 min pa Turn on backhght when a button is fA pressed or the screen is tapped x pressed or the screen is tapped Adjust power settings to conserve power Adjust power settings to conserve power Figure 3 6 10 Changing backlight settings To
27. 7 Notifications 38 S STONEX Screen Use the Screen control to align the touch screen or to change the appearance of text on the screen To open the Screen control Tap D Settings System Screen To change the screen settings as shown in Fig 3 6 8 1 Tap the General tab 2 To change the orientation of the screen select an option in the Orientation group 3 To start the alignment sequence for the touch screen tap z Align Screen 4 Tap OK Screen Yo 4 a 6 06 Text Sete General Ges Type Orientation Portraet Landscape right handed Landscape left handed Align Screen Align the screen if it is not responding accurately to stylus taps Align Screen Figure 3 6 8 Changing screen settings Using ClearType font smoothing can make text easier to read on the screen To enable ClearType 5 amp gt x Z r 1 Tap the ClearType tab and then select the nto O K E 6 06 ClearType lt Text Size General Enable ClearType check box Adjust he bext sze bo sse more content or 2 Ta p OK increase the reaclabiity in many programs Smallest Largest To change the size of text on screen 1 Tap the Text Size tab 2 Tap and drag the slider control to the left to make text smaller or to the right to make text larger Example Til get beck to you The example text below the slider shows how the text will appear on screen 3 Tap OK Figure 3
28. ANUALS EVEN IF STONEX OR AN AUTHORIZED STONEX REPRESENTATIVE AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDER OR RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS SO THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES CUSTOMER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM COUNTRY STATE JURISDICTION TO COUNTRY STATE Instruments One 1 year on STONEX Products GPS GNSS receiver S7 S S7 D S7 G Accessories Accessories amp Specific Parts Warranty For Accessories provided by Stonex with the instruments S7 GPS GNSS the following general warranty time is for reference Batteries 6 months Battery chargers 6 months Cables Bracket Pole Carrying case Antennas 1 year Service Procedure Repair Service procedure for dealers 1 S N of the instrument and a detailed description of the defect sometimes pictures or video will be required to indicate the cause and problem 2 If dealer wants to repair an instrument under warranty period on their site 1 If dealers do not have the part in stock they have to send an official order to STONEX Europe and pay for it and so STONEX Europe will send the new part to them so they can repair the instrument 2 When the repair is over the dealer has to fill the
29. D WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO CUSTOMER CUSTOMER MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND OR MANUALS ENCLOSED IF CUSTOMER FAILS TO DO SO THIS PRODUCT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY AND MAY BE DAMAGED CUSTOMER MAY LOSE DATA OR SUSTAIN PERSONAL INJURIES STONEX ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE AS DO ALL ELECTRONICS AT TIMES IF THIS PRODUCT FAILS TO WORK AS WARRANTED ABOVE CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IN NO EVENT WILL STONEX ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER INCLUDING 1 DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF CUSTOMER S RECORDS PROGRAMS DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA OR 2 ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR 3 S STONEX CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE OR WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT AND OR THE ENCLOSED USER GUIDES AND OR M
30. STONEX S7 SERIES USER GUIDE Revision A STONEX S STONEX Contents IU I O oscar AE E EA 1 teaa NOU a E 1 Copyrights and tradeMaALkS cccccccssseccccssecccceescccceesececceecceeescceseeecessueceeseesecetsenecetseaeeess 1 Release Notice ssesssesseserenssrnssrtnsrtrustrrsrtrsrttrsttesttts ttt rset steet tt stt sutet ttost testteuutenstersrteeeeeseees 1 Standard Limited Warranty sessessessessesoscescesoessessesossoscesoescesoesoesoesescosssscossoesoessessessessesee 1 Return policy Dead On Arrival instruments ccccccscscseveresaverecavasecacasecavacccacssnausvanaavacacas 2 Firmware Software Warranty sesrsiisrocriersaisersrdiatises eirio ti nav isror EEr SDN EE NEEE EEEE Seii 3 Over Warranty repair s policy ssssessssesessrernsessrrrsessrrereessrrrressrrereessrereesssteressrrtreesertreesserereee 3 Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy sesssssssensssreresrrersrrrresrrressrereserersserreserressrereserereseeree 3 Ta datan a E E AE A A AE E E E E A E EE E E T EN 4 E E E OENE en IEE E EE S F E OEO A EE E EA 4 Service Procedure esssssssssssssressersrrnsrnsetesttsttsttsttssttstt st stenst tstt s tetttsterstesttestesreestereteseresees 4 STE alec e a ae eee E E E EE E TEE E E E TET E E 5 FOR COUNTRIES IN THE EUROPEAN UNION EU seessssesresserresesreresrrrsesreresreresereresrrressreress 5 FOR COUNTRIES OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION EW eievscoxssnsrecssivetdercnriecaietanabannnierteeneenns 6 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION o
31. Tap the title bar of the Home screen or the Start screen and then tap E Tap Settings Power Tap the Battery tab to check the battery level Tap the Advanced tab to set the time before the handheld turns off when idle Sounds and notifications Use the Sounds amp Notifications control to set preferences for the speaker volume and system sounds To open the Sounds amp Notifications control Tap D Settings Sounds amp Notifications To turn on or turn off sounds as shown in Fig 3 6 6 1 Tap the Sounds tab 2 Select or clear the check boxes to enable or disable categories of sounds 3 If you select the Screen taps or Hardware buttons check boxes select the Soft or Loud option to control the volume of the sounds 4 Tap OK You can use predefined schemes to customize sounds or you can create your own sound schemes as shown in Fig 3 6 7 To specify a sound scheme 1 Tap the Notifications tab 2 From the Event drop down list select an event 3 Select the type of notification you want to receive for that event 4 Tap OK Sounds amp Notificat F g z 4 a 6 19 Sounds amp Notificat z zJ 4 a 6 20 Notificatio Sounds gt Notficatio Sounds lt Notifications gt Sounds Enable sounds for Events warnings system events t F 1 X Programe X Play sound X Notificstions alarme reminders Repeat er a Remind 0 Hardware buttons Figure 3 6 6 Sounds Figure 3 6
32. Ws GEO_RD _lij Add new device W WIN HPM761HM39G STNS62610005 3 Input the password 1234 4 Click finish Bluetooth P e Yo T 3 32 Enter Passcode Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection with STNS62610005 Press Next to continue if a passcode is not required ArI 43 S STONEX 5 Back to Bluetooth main screen and choose COM Ports 6 Choose New Outgoing Port Bluetooth 2 YX GH 3 33 fj Bluetooth 9 or YX 4 T 3 33 COM Ports 4 Devices gt Mode Mode 4 COM Ports Devices Tap Add new device to search for other After pairing with a device to set up a COM Bluetooth devices Tap on a device to port tap New Outgoing Port For other modify its settings options tap and hold an existing port Connected Add new device re Confirm the handheld SN and then click Next 8 Choose port in general choose port COM8 or COMS and then click finish 44 S STONEX Chapter 4 Connecting to a PC Connect the S7 series handheld to a PC to transfer information settings and files from one device to the other or to install software onto the handheld You can connect the handheld to a PC using the USB cable or a Bluetooth wireless link To protect your data STONEX recommends that you regularly copy important data to the PC 4 1 Connection management software To install software onto a device powered by the Windows Mobile operating syst
33. andheld outdoors When inserting or removing a storage card place the handheld on a dust free indoor surface Warning Static electricity can harm electronic components inside the handheld To prevent static damage Discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components inside your device such as a memory module You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface To insert an SD or SDHC card 1 Place the handheld on a dust free indoor surface 2 Flip open the storage card slot door on the side of the handheld 3 Insert the storage card into the storage card slot with the gold contacts facing down Gently press the card until you hear a click and the card is locked into place 4 Close the storage card slot door When you select the Save As option in an application the storage card appears in the list of available storage locations Note Do not store required data or applications to a storage card if the card will be removed Data saved to a storage card is available only when the card is inserted in the handheld To remove the storage card from the storage card slot gently press the card in and then let go The card pops out Encrypting files on storage cards To prevent sensitive data on an SD or SDHC card from being used if the card is lost or stolen files can be encrypted as they are placed on the card When encryption is enabled an encryption key is stored on the handheld Fil
34. dheld to its original state or only if a soft reset and then a hard reset does not resolve the problem Note Resetting the handheld to factory default settings erases all data installed application and settings stored in the handheld except for any data or applications that were pre installed on the handheld or are stored on a storage card It does not change the language of the operating system used on the handheld Note If you have encrypted files on a storage card and you reset the handheld to factory default settings the encryption key on the handheld is deleted This means that any files you have encrypted on a storage card are permanently locked and unreadable by any device Note To quickly and easily restore data deleted by performing a factory reset synchronize the handheld with a computer before you reset the handheld to the factory default settings Once the handheld is reset then resynchronize the handheld with the computer To reset the handheld to the factory default settings 1 Tap Settings System Restore factory settings 2 Input 1234 tap OK 21 S STONEX Restore factory sei YZ 4 ii 8 49 Clear the handset memory will delete all data permanently and will restore all settings to default values Please input 1234 and press OK to continue po Figure 2 5 Resetting to factory default settings 2 5 Storing data The handheld has two types of memory Storage memory
35. e handheld to charge completely When the battery is charging inside the handheld the Power LED on the front cover is flashing green When the battery is fully charged the Power LED is solid green The Power LED on the keypad on the handheld indicates the battery power or charging status as shown below Table 2 2 1 Handheld Battery state through LED Power source WO LED state Handheld battery state Battery power Off Handheld is turned off or is in Suspend mode Off Handheld is turned on and battery level is good External power i bii Flashing green Battery is charging Solid green and red Charging is complete Note During normal charging the battery may become hotter than the maximum temperature allowed 40 C If this happens charging is automatically suspended until the battery cools and then charging automatically restarts During this time the battery icon in the title bar shows to indicate that the handheld is running on external power It may take about one hour for the battery to cool Avoid keeping the battery at full charge at high temperatures Note The life of the battery can be significantly shortened if power is constantly supplied to the handheld To avoid this issue connect the handheld to an external power source only when the battery requires charging Once fully charged disconnect the external power source and allow the battery to discharge through normal use 17 S STONEX Checking the level
36. echnology 46 S STONEX 4 3 Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center 1 Connect the handheld to the PC 2 Ifthe Autoplay window appears close the window 3 The Windows Mobile Device Center window displays the message Connected Note If the connection is not made automatically check that the connection is enabled in the Windows Mobile Device Center software and on the handheld Mobile Connect without setting up your device 2 Mobile Device Settings a a J Connected Figure 4 3 1 Windows Mobile Device Center 4 Doone of the following To synchronize files and data between the handheld and a PC click Set up your device and then follow the instructions on screen To transfer data between the handheld and the PC without synchronizing the devices click Connect without setting up your device 5 To transfer files between the PC and the handheld click File Management A Windows Explorer type window appears displaying files stored on the handheld Copy and paste files to other locations on the computer or from the PC to the handheld 6 To install software onto the handheld see Installing software onto the handheld 7 To uninstall software from the handheld click Programs and Services and then click Add Remove Programs Tip If the Add Remove Programs option does not appear below Programs and Services click More The Add Remove Programs option appears
37. eck box Note Disabling encryption does not remove encryption from any existing files on the storage card but ensures that new files placed onto the storage card are not encrypted To encrypt files that are already stored on a storage card 1 Copy the files to the handheld s internal storage or to a PC 2 Ensure encryption is enabled on the handheld 3 Copy the files back to the storage card The files are encrypted as they are written to the storage card To remove encryption from files so they can be read by other devices 1 Insert the storage card in the handheld and then connect the handheld to a PC using Microsoft ActiveSync technology or the WMDC Copy the encrypted files from the storage card to the PC To use the decrypted files on the handheld copy the files from the PC to the handheld s internal storage 4 To store the decrypted files on a storage card ensure encryption is not enabled on the handheld and then copy the decrypted files from the PC to the storage card 24 S STONEX 2 6 Installing and removing a SIM card The S7 series handhelds are equipped with a cellular modem To use the integrated modem the 2G edition handhelds require a SIM card Note The SIM card and its contents can be easily damaged by scratches or bending Note The presence of any dust or moisture in the SIM card slot may adversely affect the device and void your STONEX warranty To prevent dust or moisture entering the SIM card
38. ed similar device The dumping of these devices at unequipped or unauthorized places may have hazardous effects on health and environment The crossed dustbin symbol means that the device must be taken to authorized collection centers and must be handled separately from solid urban waste STONEX FOR COUNTRIES OUTSIDE EUROPEAN UNION EU The treatment recycling collection and disposal of electric and electronic devices may vary in accordance with the laws in force in the Country in question S STONEX Chapter 1 Introduction STONEX S7 series includes three models S7 S S7 D S7 G These receivers combined STONEX GPS GNSS receiver with a field computer powered by Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6 5 operating system a system that you can learn to use easily and quickly Stonex S7 is the best choice you can have for field data collection as it delivers real high accuracy in all GPS GNSS situations With all together every essential and important functionality for productive GIS data collection in one single device high accuracy positioning quality photo capture Internet connectivity you can use S7 to carry out high accuracy surveying work The STONEX S7 series handheld has built in Bluetooth wireless technology for cable free connection to other devices and Wi Fi connectivity for connections to networks In addition wireless GSM cellular modem allows free connectivity to Internet for data downloading and transmitting S7
39. ee parts of an Some applications are designed for portrait application windows when the orientation only To view the entire screen is in landscape orientation application window change the screen display to portrait See Screen page 39 6 4 Storage card issues Problem Cause The handheld does not The handheld does not support recognize a storage card SDIO SD input output cards Files on the storage card are not Files have been encrypted on visible or are not able to be another device and have opened a menc file extension 6 5 Keypad issues Problem Cause Pressing the application key The hardware application key does not activate the function has been programmed to run shown on the tile above it another program or to perform another action Solution Use an SD or SDHC card Remove encryption from the files see Encrypting files on storage cards page 23 Solution Do one of the following Tap the touchscreen tile to activate the function shown on the tile Re program the application key to perform the same action as the touchscreen tile To do this tap D Settings Personal Buttons select the button to reprogram 55 S STONEX 6 6 Connection issues Network connections Problem The connection with the cellular phone suddenly ends Unable to connect to another S7 series handheld Cause If you change the proxy settings of the handheld while connected to a cellular
40. eld the card appears as an installation location option STONEX recommends that you install software to the handheld s internal storage not to a storage card If you install software to a card and then remove the card from the handheld the software will not be available for use 5 If prompted after installation perform a soft reset of the handheld 49 STONEX S STONEX Chapter 5 Using the camera The S7 series handheld contains an integrated digital camera to capture photos or video Parts of the camera Use the Camera button to Start the camera application Lock focus press and hold the button Capture photos release the button Start and stop recording a video in Video mode press the button Starting the camera application and capturing photos or video To start the camera do one of the following 1 Press the Camera button in the center of the keypad Tap ae Pictures amp Videos Camera When the camera application is started it is by default in Still photo mode Do one of the following a To capture a photo Hold the handheld steady Use the preview window to frame the subject in the center of the frame To capture the photo press the enter button of the keyboard and hold the camera steady until the review photo is shown b To capture a video Tap the Menu button and then select Video Use the preview window to frame the start of the video To start recording press
41. em or to copy files between the handheld and a PC you must connect the device to a PC If the computer is running Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system use the Windows Mobile Device Center WMDC to manage the connection Windows XP or 2000 operating system use ActiveSync technology to manage the connection Note You must install the Windows Mobile Device Center or ActiveSync technology onto the computer before you connect the handheld This connection management software also enables you to synchronize Desktop office applications on with the handheld Note The available space on the handheld is small compared to a PC To avoid accidentally synchronizing the handheld with a large amount of data on a PC STONEX recommends that you either connect to the handheld without forming a partnership or that you limit the information types and amount of data that is synchronized Note Synchronizing data is designed to keep the same data on both the PC and the handheld Exercise care when resynchronizing applications after deleting data from one computer as resynchronizing will delete the same information from the other computer 45 S STONEX Installing the Windows Mobile Device Center The Windows 7 and the Windows Vista operating system include a basic connectivity driver for devices powered by a Windows Mobile operating system This driver allows you to transfer files from the handheld to an office computer To
42. ents you may need to move the handheld closer to you or to the source of the sounds you want to record Configurations available for sale in China are not equipped with an integrated microphone 4 When you finish recording tap the Stop button Figure 3 5 3 Recordings list If you are creating a stand alone recording an icon appears in the Note list If you are recording in an open Note an icon appears in the Note Tap OK to return to the Note list To play a recording tap the recording in the Note list or open the Note and then tap theicon inthe Note 33 S STONEX 3 5 Personalizing the handheld Use the controls in the Settings area to customize the handheld The following examples describe controls that are available Buttons Use the Buttons control under Personal settings to assign the action you want to be performed when you press the left or right application key By default these keys perform the same action as the left and right tiles in the tile bar Alternatively program these keys to perform a selected action Application buttons can be programmed to perform one of the following types of actions Runa selected application for example Messaging or Calendar Actas a software button for example an OK Close button or a scroll button View a selected screen or part of a screen for example return to the Home screen or launch the Context menu or Input panel To open the Buttons control Y Tap
43. es are encrypted as they are copied or written to the storage card Files already saved on storage cards before enabling encryption are not automatically encrypted Note Because the encryption key is stored on the handheld encrypted files are only readable on the handheld on which they are initially encrypted It is not possible to read encrypted files on the storage card with any other device including another STONEX S7 series handheld or an office computer Note If you reset the handheld to the factory default settings the encryption key is deleted and the handheld is no longer able to read any encrypted files on a storage card This means that any files you have encrypted are permanently locked and unreadable by any device To avoid being unable to read previously encrypted files STONEX recommends that you use 23 S STONEX another device such as an office computer as the primary location for storing important data and to control the encryption of important files To enable encryption of files as they are written to a storage card 1 Tap Settings System Encryption 2 Select the Encrypt files when placed on a storage cards check box Note Encrypted files appear as ordinary files on the handheld they were encrypted on If the storage card is inserted in another device the files appear with a menc file extension and cannot be opened To disable encryption clear the Encrypt files when placed on a storage cards ch
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45. gned for indoor use only Unplug the AC adaptor from power when not in use Do not short the output connector Be aware that there are no user serviceable parts in this product Ifthe AC adaptor becomes damaged replace it with a new STONEX AC adaptor Electrostatic discharge Static electricity will destroy internal electronic components To prevent electrostatic damage before touching any internal electronic components internal such as memory module make certain you have released the static carried by the body A way you can take is to touch unpainted metal surface first S7 series is designed for outdoor use but it can discharge under low humidity or very high voltage condition Users should avoid touching the handheld side sunk port with fingers thus can minimize the risk of discharging to sensitive electronic component Battery safety Do not damage the rechargeable Lithium ion battery A damaged battery can cause an explosion or fire and can result in personal injury and or property damage To prevent injury or damage Do not use or charge the battery if it appears to be damaged Signs of damage include but are not limited to discoloration warping and leaking battery fluid Do not store or leave your device near a heat source such as near a fireplace or other heat generating appliance or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 70 C such as on a vehicle dashboard When heated to excessive temperatures
46. he Products gets lost in transit Any damage inflicted by the customer or by third party after the products has been delivered to the customer is excluded from the limited warranty as well any damage arising from an improper use from any action or use not provided for in the enclosed user guides and or manuals Shipping policy The Customer or the dealer is required to pay for the charges for shipping of fault parts or instruments to STONEX Europe representative office and STONEX Europe is providing the shipping for return Dealers needs to follow STONEX Europe repair service procedure to achieve a better and prompt service result Return policy Dead On Arrival instruments All returned products have to be shipped to STONEX Europe representative office The original Purchaser has a period of seven 7 days starting from date of purchasing to signal the existence of a defect in the instrument for a full refund less shipping and handling provided the merchandise is in new resalable condition and returned in the original undamaged packaging Customer has to pay for both the return and the original freight fees regardless of the original freight paid by the Company All warranty books instruction manuals parts and accessories must be included as well as the original box in which the item was shipped We recommend to place the original carton inside another box to avoid any additional damage to the carton itself In some cases return
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48. ice or to a folder on the storage card Photos saved to the main memory are saved in the My Pictures folder Still filename prefix Use this option to give still photos a customized filename prefix Video filename prefix Use this option to give videos a customized filename prefix Time limit for videos To set the automatic time limit for videos choose a suitable time limit from the options list 52 S STONEX Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Use this section to identify and solve common problems that may occur when using the S7 series handheld Please read this section before you contact technical support 6 1 Power issues problem The handheld does not turn on The screen is blank The handheld is not charging The battery power percentage bar does not appear in the Power control Under some circumstances the AC adapter may be faintly audible at close proximity The charge level of the battery drops when the handheld is turned off cause The battery is flat The handheld is turned off The handheld has locked up The internal temperature has risen above the allowed maximum 40 C or 104 F for charging the battery The battery has 0 power The AC adapter is a highly efficient Energy Star V adapter which is required to operate at very low audible duty cycles when unloaded so as not to waste energy The handheld was left in Standby mode or was left fully charged for a long du
49. iles 2 Ensure that you have a spare battery close by with sufficient charge to keep working 3 Turn off the handheld 4 Remove the old battery by pinching the battery latches together until the battery is ejected Slide the battery out Note The handheld is not sealed from water and dust when the battery is removed STONEX recommends only removing the battery for short periods of time and only removing the battery indoors or from inside the protection of a vehicle Figure 2 2 3 Swapping the battery 5 Insert the new battery 6 Press the Power key to resume your session Conserving power Although the handheld battery can operate for a full day without recharging STONEX recommends you to do the following to reduce power consumption Set the handheld to automatically turn off when idle Set the backlight to automatically turn off when the handheld is idle for a specified time Turn off the integrated Bluetooth Wi Fi and wireless cellular modem radios whenever you are not using them Disconnect from the integrated GNSS receiver when GNSS data is not required by closing GPS COM port When you disconnect from GNSS the integrated GNSS receiver switches off and stops drawing power 19 S STONEX Note Do not disconnect from GNSS if you will be reconnecting within about five minutes A GNSS application can take up to 30 seconds to reactivate the integrated GNSS receiver so disconnecting to save power can cost time
50. imum precision and productivity sccsce0 62 S STONEX Company Info STONEX EUROPE S R L Via Cimabue 39 20851 Lissone MB Italy Phone 390392783008 Fax 390392789576 Email info stonex it Website www stonexpositioning com Legal Notice Copyrights and trademarks 2012 STONEX Limited All rights reserved STONEX the STONEX logo and S7 Series receiver are trademarks of STONEX Limited STONEX Assistant STONEX GPS Processor STONEX SurvCE STONEX Cube STONEX GeoGis STONEX Data Manager STONEX GIS Processor are trademarks of STONEX Limited Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and licensed to Trimble Navigation Limited All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Release Notice This is the November 2012 release of the STONEX S7 Series receiver user guide The following limited warranties give you specific legal rights You may have others which vary from state jurisdiction to state jurisdiction Standard Limited Warranty Version 2012 The terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty constitute the complete and exclusive warranty agreement between The Customer or Dealer and STONEX for the Product and supersedes any prior agreement or representation made in any STONEX sales document or advice that may be provided to Customer by any STONEX representative in connection with Customer s purchase of the Product No change to the condition
51. install software onto a device powered by a Windows Mobile operating system you must install Windows Mobile Device Center 6 1 onto a PC A copy of the Windows Mobile Device Center is provided on the S7 Series Getting Started Disc Alternatively go to http www microsoft com en us download windowsMobile aspx q windows mobile to download the latest version from the Microsoft website Installing ActiveSync technology A copy of ActiveSync technology is provided on the S7 Series Getting Started Disc Alternatively go to http www microsoft com en us download details aspx id 15 to download the latest version from the Microsoft website 4 2 Connecting the handheld to a PC To connect the S7 series handheld to a PC 1 Make sure that the handheld and the PC are switched on 2 Make sure you have installed the appropriate connection management software onto the PC 3 To forma connection do one of the following Use the handheld s integrated Bluetooth radio to establish a wireless serial link to a Bluetooth enabled computer Use a USB connection a Connect the USB data cable to the USB port on the handheld b Connect the other end of the USB data cable to a USB port on the PC When the handheld and the PC are connected you can manage the connection through a window that appears on the PC See one of the following Managing the connection using the Windows Mobile Device Center Managing the connection using ActiveSync t
52. les Figure 3 3 1 Pre installed programs 3 3 Interacting with the handheld To interact with the handheld use the stylus or your finger to tap items on the touch screen or to scroll up or down Table 3 3 1 Interaction stylus finger and items Action Tap Tap and hold Definition Touch the screen once to open items and select options Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item On the pop up menu that appears tap the action you want to perform Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images Drag in a list to select multiple items Flick Flick the stylus or you finger over the screen to scroll a page or a list up or down If at any time the touch screen does not respond correctly to stylus taps or your finger realign it following the path Windows Main page Settings System Screen Align Screen The stylus is located on the rear of the handheld To remove the stylus from its holder slide the stylus downwards 30 S STONEX To attach a tether to the stylus 1 Hold the stylus with the STONEX logo facing upwards and insert the end of the tether down through one of the two holes in the top of the stylus and then back up through the other hole 2 Insert the other end of the tether through the loop and pull until the knot in the tether is tight 3 Attach the tethered stylus to the handheld as described below To attach a
53. n settings with your provider Check that the phone is within range of receiving strong enough signals to connect Move to a location with stronger cellular reception Check with your cellular provider that coverage is available in your region Insert SIM card Check the PIN security tap B Settings Personal Phone and select the Security tab Check your settings tap D Settings Connections Connections 60 S STONEX 6 7 GNSS receiver issues Problem The handheld is not receiving GNSS positions Problem The handheld is not receiving GNSS positions Cause The integrated GNSS receiver is not activated The GNSS COM port is already in use Only one application at a time can have the port open Cause Wait for real time is selected in the GNSS field software and the integrated receiver is waiting to receive real time corrections External antenna connected but not receiving data Solution Use the GNSS GPS settings in the field software to open the GNSS COM port and activate the integrated GNSS receiver Do the following Exit the software that is using the GNSS COM port and then retry in your application Check that a GNSS application is not running in the background Tap Task Manager and then select and close click End Task any GNSS applications you are not using Make sure that connections are not left in use by the GNSS Connector software close the application whe
54. n the handheld Copy and paste files to other locations on the PC or from the PC to the handheld 5 To install software onto the handheld see Installing software onto the handheld To uninstall software from the handheld select Add Remove Programs from the Tools menu Clear the check box beside the program you want to remove and then click OK For more information refer to the ActiveSync Help 4 5 Installing software onto the handheld Before you begin refer to the installation instructions provided with the software Some software installations are specifically designed to run on a device powered by a Windows Mobile operating system To install software that has a Windows Mobile installation setup 1 Connect the handheld to a PC 2 Copy the installation files to a folder on the handheld 3 Browse to the folder on the handheld Tap and hold the installation setup file and then select Run 4 If prompted after installation perform a soft reset of the handheld To install software that is provided on a CD or as an installation setup that runs on an PC 1 Connect the handheld to a PC 2 If the software is provided on a CD insert the software CD into the PC 3 Run the installation setup 4 If prompted select the install option for a device powered by a Windows Mobile operating system Once the software is installed on the computer it is automatically transferred to the handheld Note If a storage card is inserted in the handh
55. n turn on the Bluetooth radio see 58 An error message reports Problem with Bluetooth Hardware S STONEX Bluetooth file transfer interrupts the connection The integrated Bluetooth radio may have been deactivated page 43 When you transfer large image or data files other Bluetooth connections may stop responding To avoid problems close other Bluetooth connections before transferring large files Use the Radio Activation Manager to reactivate the Bluetooth radio W1 Fi connections Problem The New Network Detected notification does not appear automatically The handheld cannot connect to a secure site You cannot configure an Internet connection Within range of more than one network you are not connecting to the network you would prefer to use The New Network Detected notification appears but the tile bar and tile options are not displayed Cause The Wi Fi radio is off The handheld is out of range of the network The date on the handheld is incorrect The radio is connecting to the first network signal it has received Some applications are not fully compatible with all features of the Windows Mobile 6 5 operating system Solution Tap the wireless icon in the Home screen or go to the Wireless Manager and make sure Wi Fi is on Move to within range of the network then tap D Settings Connections Network Cards and then set up
56. n you are not using the connections Solution Check that the real time correction source is setup correctly The handheld can take up to two seconds to detect that an external antenna has been connected or disconnected 6 8 Real time DGNSS issues Problem Cause The handheld is not The SBAS satellite is receiving SBAS real time corrections obstructed from view You are outside the WAAS EGNOS or MSAS coverage area Solution Check the location of the SBAS satellite in the Skyplot section of the GNSS field software and if possible move to a different location Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS satellites are tracked in the Continental United States including Alaska and in southern parts of Canada European Geostationary Navigation Overlay 61 S STONEX Problem Cause The handheld is not receiving real time The external source is incorrectly connected to corrections from the the real time COM port external real time The port settings are correction source incorrect No GNSS positions are available Service EGNOS satellites are tracked in Europe MTSAT Satellite based Augmentation System MSAS satellites are tracked in Japan If you have selected satellites that are not available at your location you cannot use SBAS corrections Solution In the Real time Settings section of the GNSS field software select the COM port that the real time source is connected to Change
57. na connector Touch panel S 7 display series Stylus Handstrap SD card door SIM card door Notification LEDs Application keys Navigation key Media key Power key Reset key Speaker USB door Removable battery Figure 2 1 1 Parts of S7 series handheld Key Buttons The S7 series handheld has a keypad for fast and easy access to common actions LEDs provide visual notification of system events Application keys Navigation key Media key Reset key Power key Speaker USB door Figure 2 1 2 S7 series handheld keypad area 13 S STONEX The function of each key is described below Table 2 1 1 Keys functions Key Description Power key Press briefly less than one second to turn on the handheld or to turn off the handheld put it into Suspend mode To access to other power options or to reset the handheld press and hold for one second until the Power menu appears Left and right soft keys By default these keys perform the same action as the left and right soft keys in the title bar Alternatively program these keys to perform a selected action To program the keys use the control Buttons Tip To lock the screen and handheld keys without turning off the handheld use the device lock option The function of each LED is described below Table 2 1 2 LED functions Key LED Description Battery status Solid green and red Battery charge is complete dD GB Flashing green Battery
58. of the ActiveSync software is not installed on the PC you can install it from the S7 series Getting Started Disc You can also download the latest version from the Microsoft website at http www microsoft com en us download details a spx id 15 In the ActiveSync technology dialog on the office computer click File Connection Settings If you are using a USB cable make sure that the Allow USB connections check box is selected from the drop down list a Bluetooth connection make sure that the correct port for Bluetooth is selected Then open the Bluetooth control on the handheld In the Devices tab tap the partnership and in the services list make sure that the ActiveSync check box is 57 S STONEX selected The connection is not enabled in ActiveSync on the handheld The handheld connection settings conflict with network settings or VPN client software On the handheld tap D ActiveSync Menu Connections Make sure that the Synchronize all PCs using this connection check box is selected and that the correct option is selected If you are using a USB cable use the USB to PC utility to change the connection method the handheld uses to connect to ActiveSync on the computer Tap D Settings Connections USB to PC Utility Clear the Enable advanced network functionality check box The handheld stops using the default RNDIS method to connect to the ActiveSync technology Bl
59. orithm is quicker and more stable than navigation GPS main board when tracking satellites more accurate and reliable when it is positioned Using multipath rejection technology Stonex S7 can deliver excellent performance even in conditions where sky view is obstructed by buildings trees or landscape features High accuracy single point SBAS Connection to CORS network of stations Built in high quality GPRS module can be seamlessly connected to CORS system or provisional base station which has net function Stable connection to net assures accurate and reliable real time differentiate correction data reaching high accuracy 4 Convenient Bluetooth Equipped with Bluetooth module STONEX S7 can transmit data with other Bluetooth devices It can also be used with RTK receivers as a PDA 5 Compatibility for static survey S7 can be used with other GPS receivers in static survey to get high accuracy data using external antenna in massive GPS control survey task 6 Excellent field performance With GPS antenna main board main receiver controller all integrated in one single device S7 has industrial grade quality can work well even in harsh environments The high capacity of the battery offers 8 hours of work enabling S7 to be used in field 7 Advance system Intel processor from 256MB to 4Gb flash memory 640x480 high resolution and 3 7 VGA LCD display great graphics capability You can freely operate it by touch screen and open pic
60. phone the cellular phone ends the connection Data encryption settings are set incorrectly Windows Mobile Device Center Problem Cause Windows Mobile Device Center will not connect to the handheld does not recognize the S7 The connection is not initiated automatically The Windows Mobile Device Center software Solution Solution Make any changes to proxy settings before connecting to a mobile device When setting up a peer to peer ad hoc network with a WEP encryption set a Network Key rather than leaving the key blank to be provided automatically In the Windows Mobile Device Center software on the office computer select Mobile Device Settings Connection Settings series handheld The connection is not enabled in Windows Mobile Device Center on the PC The connection is not enabled on the handheld Restart the PC Disconnect the handheld from the PC reset it see Resetting the handheld page 21 and then reconnect it to the PC In the Windows Mobile Device Center software on the PC click Mobile Device Settings Connection Settings If you are using a USB cable make sure that the Allow USB connection check box is selected from the drop down list a Bluetooth connection make sure that the correct port for Bluetooth is selected Then open the Bluetooth control on the handheld In the Devices tab tap the partnership and in the services list make s
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62. ration solution Recharge or swap the battery Press the Power button to turn on the handheld Reset the handheld Do one or all of the following Turn off the integrated radios before charging the handheld Suspend the handheld before charging Remove the handheld from any external heat sources for example sunlight The handheld will automatically start charging again when the internal temperature has dropped below the range for charging the battery Recharge the battery Once the battery level is above 0 the battery power percentage bar reappears Tap D Settings System Power Battery to view the level of power remaining in the battery There is no safety issue related to the faint noise In the event of a disconcerting noise disconnect the mains adapter from the mains as soon as a battery charge is complete Before storing the handheld completely shut down the handheld see Turning on and turning off the handheld page 20 Then store the handheld as recommended see Storing the handheld page 12 53 S STONEX The handheld was left in suspend Before suspending the handheld use the mode with a wireless radio turned Wireless Manager to turn off all wireless on radios Make sure that all the radios are turned off after suspending the handheld If a radio is still active the Wireless LED is Solid blue or green 6 2 Backlight issues problem cause solution The backlight
63. s of special items will require a re stock fee Acceptance of returned merchandise is final only after inspection 2 S STONEX by STONEX Europe Above terms and policies shall apply as for hardware Dealers needs to follow STONEX Europe repair service procedure to achieve a better and prompt service result Firmware Software warranty Stonex Europe does not warrant that operation of Firmware Software on any instruments will be uninterrupted or error free or that functions contained in Firmware Software will operate to meet your requirements Stonex will forward the Software Firmware Fix to the dealer or customer Firmware software Fix means an error correction or other update created to fix a previous firmware version that substantially doesn t conform to the instruments specification Over Warranty repair s policy Customer shall pay the standard repair fees for any service whether part replacement or repairs and performed by STONEX Europe under request and explicit authorization of the customer itself In this case the customer is charged for return shipment s fees as well Disclaimer and Limitation of Remedy ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OR NONINFRINGEMENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY S RIGHTS ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED STONEX EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ANY IMPLIE
64. s of this Limited Warranty is valid unless it is made in written form and signed by an authorized STONEX supervisor STONEX Europe warrants that its S7 Product S STONEX 1 are free from defects in materials or workmanship for generally 1 years a accessories or specific parts for which different limited warranty period shall apply 2 have been tested calibrated in proper working status prior to shipment The warranty period starts from date of first sale of the instruments At its sole discretion under the warranty period STONEX Europe will repair the product or send parts for replacement at its expense STONEX Europe agrees to repair or replace the defected instrument within thirty 30 days only if STONEX Europe recognizes that the defects of the instrument are not caused by human factors or no obvious damage to its surface is visible STONEX Europe warrants any new replaced parts or products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for thirty 30 days or for the remainder of the Limited Warranty Period of the Product in which they are installed whichever is longer Faulty Parts or Products replaced under this Limited Warranty shall become property of STONEX Europe All products that have to be repaired have to be returned to our technical representative office location via any delivery company the customer prefers nevertheless STONEX Europe is not accountable for the unlikely event that t
65. se the battery only in STONEX equipment that is specified to use it Use the battery only for its intended use and according to the instructions in the product documentation Inserting the battery To insert the battery into the handheld 1 Slide the battery into the cavity with the label facing upwards as shown in Fig 2 2 1 2 Push the battery in until it clicks into place Note Make sure that the battery is fully inserted and that both the left and right latches are fully engaged If the battery is not properly inserted it may fall out if the device is dropped Figure 2 2 1 Inserting the battery 16 S STONEX Charging the battery The removable rechargeable Lithium ion battery is partly charged when the instrument leaves factory It should be fully charging before first time use If the battery has been stored for longer than six months it should be charged again before use STONEX recommends charging the battery for five hours to recharge it fully Charge the battery in the handheld or if you have a spare battery you can charge it outside the handheld To charge the battery 1 Connect the connector of the AC adaptor cable to the battery and the power plug to an AC power outlet 2 Turn off the handheld or put the handheld in Standby mode Note STONEX recommends that you charge the handheld at or below normal room temperature 0 to 30 C 3 Leave the battery to charge It may take up to five hours for th
66. t EE od ed Keyboard CAPI a sal ad d ad hd id d a Shifty aol o el od ado a ly 7 aad A ee A E p Gi aa Y 1 1 e9 Keyboard button Figure 3 5 1 On screen keyboard Drawing and writing directly on screen In some applications for example Notes you can draw or write directly on the screen using the stylus 1 Tap x and then tap the Notes icon Mal rey 2 Tap the Menu Mill icon 3 Select Draw E and then select Draw 4 Use the stylus to write or draw on the screen View Recording Toolbar v Draw Undo Figure 3 5 2 Selecting Draw 32 S STONEX Making a recording For handheld configurations equipped with an integrated microphone you can create a stand alone voice Note or you can add a recording to a Note Then you can work with voice Notes in the same way that you work with Notes To make a recording 1 Tap 7 and then tap the Notes icon P 2 Tap the Menu icon 3 Doone of the following o To create a stand alone recording in the screen displaying the list of Notes tap the Record button e to begin recording o To add a recording to a Note create or open a Note and then tap the Record button to begin recording Note For S7 series configurations that include an integrated microphone the microphone is on the front of the handheld in the keypad area The microphone will capture voice Notes when you are holding the handheld in front of you In noisy environm
67. t to a private network should connect using My Work Network A 41 S STONEX 4 Click add a new modem connection in the screen of tasks 5 In select a modem choose cellular line GPRS and then click the next step Then add a new GPRS connection Connections 2 or YV 4 T 3 26 Advanced 4 Tasks Advanced Make New Connection Enter a name for the connection Add a new modem connecti Select a modem Connections 2 en Mi lt Gm 3 29 Cellular Line GPRS My Work Network Add a new VP rver connection 6 Input the name of access point such as cmnet WAP flat rate input cmwap and then click next step Un A n A E E T tet e YV 4 Gi 3 30 Access point name cmnet User name O O Domain If provided by ISP or network administrator 23 1 2 3 4 5 2 8 dO a ad Advanced Tabal e JA uJ ilol pl LL capa ls la fJolhJilkl sd shift z xJc vJbJnJm J J Ce re ar rere JARIO ALION 7 Click finish 42 S STONEX 3 7 Bluetooth connecting S7 Series can be used as RTK handheld 1 Start menu setting Bluetooth 2 Click add a new device Bluetooth 2 o YC Gi 3 31 L 9 vw y 3 31 COM Ports 4 Devices Mede Select a Bluetooth Device Tap Add new device to search for other ee t a device to connect with and tap Bluetooth devices Tap on a device to i modify its settings G970200100016 Connected
68. tethered stylus to the handheld feed the end of the tether through the top of the stylus retainer on the rear of the handheld and then feed the end of the stylus through the loop until the knot in the tether is tight 3 4 Entering information Depending on the program you are using you can enter information in several ways as described below Table 3 4 1 Entering information Input method Description Synchronizing Use Microsoft connection management software to exchange information between the handheld and a PC Typing Use the Keyboard input panel to enter typed text by tapping keys on the on screen keyboard Drawing Use the stylus like a pen to draw or write directly on the screen Recording Create a stand alone recording or embed a recording into a note Using the on screen keyboard The keyboard button automatically appears in the tile bar of any application To display the keyboard tap the keyboard button or tap a text box in the application To enter characters use your finger or the stylus to tap the keys on the keyboard When you finish entering text in a field tap to accept the text you have entered and then move to the next field To enter special characters tap to display keyboards containing numbers and symbols To switch back to the main keyboard tap again To hide the keyboard tap the keyboard icon again 31 S STONEX Tasks P Ses DE a 2 7 M H Textbox HAREDBOPOOCACO Tabl gd v ed cd
69. the connection Check that the handheld has the date set correctly on the Home screen If the date is incorrect tap the clock icon on the Home screen and then adjust the date and time Tap D Settings Connections Wi Fi Tap and hold the network you would prefer to use and then select Connect Use the application buttons on the keypad as they map to the tiles in the tile bar To dismiss the notification press the right application button on the keypad To connect to the network press the left application button Alternatively select a Windows Mobile application from the Start screen such as the Home screen or File Explorer and the tile bar and soft 59 S STONEX keys will be displayed correctly Wi Fi is unavailable in the The integrated Wi Fi Use the Radio Activation Manager to Wireless Manager radio has been reactivate the Wi Fi radio deactivated Internal cellular modem connections Problem Can t download data Can t connect Can t set up a connection Cause Your account has no remaining credit The phone is turned off The connection is incorrectly configured Cellular service is Unavailable SIM card is missing SIM card is locked GPRS selection is incorrect for your cellular provider Solution Contact your cellular provider to ensure that your account has sufficient credit Turn on the phone using the Wireless Manager Check your APN and connectio
70. tures easily S7 screen is readable even in sunlight 10 S STONEX 1 3 Inside the Box Standard Accessories When you unpack the STONEX S7 series handheld check that you have received all the following components S7 PDA USB cable Power adapter and plugs Battery Package bag Rear handstrap Stylus pen and string Screen protector S7 CD and user guide Inspect all contents for visible damage scratches dents and if any components appear damaged notify the shipping carrier Keep the shipping and packaging material for the carrier s inspection 1 4 Optional Accessories Plastic carrying case Bracket External antenna GNSS L1 GNSS L1 L2 Telescopic carbon pole Coaxial cable for external antenna 2m 5m 1 5 Use and Care of the Handheld To protect the STONEX S7 series handheld when not in use STONEX recommends storing the handheld in the package bag provided When using the handheld To protect the touch screen from pressure and abrasive objects STONEX has applied a screen protector on screen before delivery One more piece is provided inside the package Protect the touch screen by using your finger or the stylus provided and avoid using excessive pressure and sharp or abrasive objects Keep the outer surface free of dirt and dust Ensure that protective covers and doors are appropriately fitted to the external antenna port SIM and storage card areas so that they are kept free from dirt dust
71. uetooth wireless technology Problem The handheld cannot discover a nearby Bluetooth device The COM port that you assigned to a serial port service is not available in your application The Bluetooth connection fails while in use Cause The integrated Bluetooth radio is not activated The device is out of range Bluetooth wireless technology is not enabled on one or both devices The device has not been made discoverable The application cannot recognize ports if they are added after the application opens The Bluetooth device has moved out of range The Bluetooth radio has lost the connection Solution The handheld s Bluetooth radio has been deactivated If Bluetooth wireless technology is allowed where you are working use the Radio Activation Manager software to re activate the radio Move the devices closer to each other and then scan again Make sure that the Bluetooth radio is turned on on both the handheld see page43 and the other Bluetooth device Make sure that the Bluetooth device has been made discoverable Exit from the application add the port and then run the application again Move the devices closer to each other The devices should reconnect automatically If they do not select the Bluetooth device in the Devices tab Tap and hold the device name and then select Delete Tap New to discover the device again Turn off the Bluetooth radio on the handheld and the
72. ure that the ActiveSync check box is selected On the handheld tap I ActiveSync Menu 56 S STONEX The handheld connection settings conflict with network settings or VPN client software ActiveSync technology Problem ActiveSync technology will not connect to the handheld Cause The connection is not initiated automatically ActiveSync does not recognize the S7 series handheld An incompatible version of ActiveSync technology is installed The connection is not enabled in ActiveSync on the computer Connections Make sure that the Synchronize all PCs using this connection check box is selected and that the correct option is selected If you are using a USB cable use the USB to PC utility to change the connection method the handheld uses to connect to the Windows Mobile Device Center on the computer Tap I Settings Connections USB to PC Utility Clear the Enable advanced network functionality check box The handheld stops using the default RNDIS method to connect to the Windows Mobile Device Center Solution In the ActiveSync technology dialog on the office computer select File Connection Settings and then tap Connect Disconnect the handheld from the PC Restart the PC Reset the handheld see Resetting the handheld page 21 and then reconnect the handheld to the PC ActiveSync version 4 5 and later is compatible with the S7 series handheld If version 4 5 or later

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