Read ALL this leaflet before using your MP2500. It contains essential information about getting started, and setting up. CAUTION - battery types: it is very important to set up the MP2500 correctly for the battery type you are using. Refer to the section THE BATTERY inside this leaflet. HUSKY battery types supplied with your MP2500 can be as follows: Either: The MP2500 can be supplied with non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries are not suited for use with peripheral loads, or low temperature operation. DO NOT charge non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries. Or: The MP2500 can be supplied with a rechargeable battery option as follows: · NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) rechargeable battery pack, colour coded black. · NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) high capacity rechargeable battery pack, colour coded green (special option only). Rechargeable batteries should be charged before use - refer to the section THE BATTERY inside this leaflet. In case of doubt, please contact your system provider. HUSKY MP2500 User Leaflet USING YOUR MP2500 The HUSKY MP2500 hand-held computer is rugged and waterproof. To help ensure trouble-free operation, we recommend that you: · Check how to use your application before beginning work. · Avoid subjecting your MP2500 to: · unnecessary temperature extremes - bright sunlight in a vehicle, for example · prolonged immersion in water · physical mistreatment The MP2500 leaves the factory without the battery fitted. You must fit the battery pack and charge it before use; refer to SETTING UP for instructions. 1 16 15 2 Esc F1 F2 F3 F4 7 4 1 0 8 5 2 3 4 9 6 3 Del No 14 5 6 7 . Yes 13 PgUp A F L R W B G M S X C H N T Y D I O U Z PgDn 8 9 10 E K J P V Clr 12 Q Sp 11 Note: Keyboard and connectors may vary on certain models. 1 SERIAL PORT CONNECTOR 2 FUNCTION KEYS: press to use application functions. 3 POWER KEY: press to turn on or off. 4 HANDSTRAP: on the rear of the unit, this helps you hold the MP2500 securely. 5 DEL/NO KEY: press to delete entries or answer No to a question. 6 ENTER/YES KEY: press to complete typing, type a carriage return, or answer Yes to a question. 7 SHIFT KEYS (S): hold either down to type the characters (or functions) shown above the keys. 8 BACKLIGHT KEY: If the backlight option is fitted, press to illuminate the screen in low light. You may need to press L at the same time (depending how your MP2500 is set up). 9 TYPING KEYS: type letters, or symbols and functions when used with S (SHIFT). 10 BACKSPACE KEY: press to erase typing. 11 BATTERY CAP: remove to change the battery. 12 SPACE KEY: types a space (blank) character. 13 CURSOR KEYS: to move the cursor. Also, use SHIFT G and SHIFT H to adjust screen contrast. 14 NUMERIC KEYPAD: type numbers. 15 ESCAPE KEY: usually used to cancel a function. 16 LCD SCREEN: displays prompts and messages, and information as you type. SETTING UP The MP2500 leaves the factory without the battery fitted. To get a new MP2500 started for the first time you must carry out the following steps: 1. Either: Fit three Alkaline batteries (see under Replacing the Battery later in this leaflet). Or: Fit the HUSKY rechargeable battery pack (see under Replacing the Battery later in this leaflet). The HUSKY NiCd battery is colour coded black. The HUSKY NiMH battery is colour coded green. Caution: For non-rechargeable alkaline batteries the procedure is different - as shown by the notes in italics below. Connect the MP2500 AC Adaptor, or place the MP2500 on the HUSKY Communications & Charging Rack (see Charging the Battery). Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are fitted, skip step 2. Reset the MP2500: · Press and hold down both S (SHIFT) keys. At the same time, hold down the P (POWER) key. Hold all three keys down for at least 5 seconds. Release the keys. Starting MS-DOS: · After a brief delay the MP2500 will start; either displaying the HUSKY MP2500 Welcome screen, or the DOS prompt, C:\>. (Or, if it displays the message Time and Date reset, press any key to continue). · If you are at the Welcome screen, press any key to start MS-DOS, finally displaying the DOS prompt, C:\>. · In case of difficulty, repeat from step 3 above, being sure to hold the three keys down firmly for at least 5 seconds. Set the time and date: · Type UTIL and press E · This will display the MP2500 Utility menu with the Set Time option selected. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. · Press E to choose this option. · Use G and H to adjust the 'hours'. · Now use I and J keys to select 'minutes', and use G and H to adjust. · You can use the same method to adjust 'seconds' if you wish. · Press E to update the MP2500 clock and return to the Utility menu. · Press J to select the Set Date option and press E. · Set the date by using I and J to select each parameter, and G and H to adjust its value, as you did for the time. · Press E to update the MP2500 calendar and return to the MP2500 Utility menu. Set up the rechargeable battery type: Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are fitted, skip step 6 by pressing C to return to the DOS prompt. · Press J until Non-volatile Configuration is selected. Press E. · Press J until SPM Battery type is selected. Press G or H to select either Nicad or NiMH rechargeable battery type. Press E, and press E again. · The MP2500 will reset. Follow the instructions in step 4 above, but then continue at step 7. Set up the Battery Charging mode: · Hold down the L (BACKLIGHT/PAW) key and press H. This will display an information screen which includes a menu of options. · Use J to select Power, and press E. · The function Battery Charging Support will be displayed. · Use H to select charging enabled or disabled. Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are fitted, you must select disabled. Accept the setting by pressing E. Press C to return to the DOS prompt. Charge the battery: press P to turn off the MP2500 and leave it connected to the MP2500 AC Adaptor or Rack to charge for 15 hours (e.g. overnight). Note: If non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are fitted, you must skip step 9. The MP2500 is now ready for use. Note: After an application has been loaded into MP2500, access to SETTING UP functions may be different. Refer to instructions provided with your application. CONTROLS Note: Your application's user instructions may supplement the following information. Turning on and off Press P to turn on, or off. To conserve power, the MP2500 turns off automatically if you have not pressed any keys for a short while. Screen contrast Adjust the screen contrast for optimum readability, especially at temperature extremes. Hold down either S (SHIFT) key and press G to increase contrast or H to decrease contrast. Screen backlight - option If the backlight option is fitted (refer to your system provider for more details): In low ambient light, press L to turn the backlight on. To turn it off, press L again. You may need to press L at the same time (depending how your MP2500 is set up). The backlight turns off automatically after a short time, to conserve power. Data entry To type numbers or letters, press the appropriate keys. To type a space, press the ! (SPACE) key. To delete characters you've just typed, press the B (BACKSPACE) key. To select the characters or functions shown above the keys, hold down either S (SHIFT) key and then press the appropriate key. Moving the cursor Software applications will normally allow you to move the cursor a character or line at a time, using the arrow keys: I, J, G and H. To move the cursor up or down several lines, use Q and R. Resetting the MP2500 Caution: Resetting the MP2500 may lose your most recent data entries. You should not need to reset the MP2500 in normal operation - use this procedure in emergency only. Report the problem to your system provider. If the MP2500 locks up or fails to operate, you MAY need to reset it as follows: Refer to the previous section SETTING UP. Carry out step 3, Reset the MP2500 and step 4, Starting MS-DOS. If this fails, try another set of Alkaline batteries or (charged) battery pack (see Replacing the Battery). If this does not help, contact your system provider for assistance. LOADING SOFTWARE Your system provider may have already loaded the application software before issuing the MP2500 to you. Software is normally loaded onto an MP2500 by downloading files from a PC. To do this you need: 1. A suitable cable to connect between the PC and the MP2500. HUSKY approved cables are available via your system provider. 2. A file transfer program. The HUSKY file transfer utility, HCOM, is provided for the MP2500. For further details, please consult your system provider or the MP2500 System Developer's Guide (or instructions provided with the application software). THE BATTERY The MP2500 is designed for use with a alkaline batteries or a HUSKY rechargeable battery pack. If you are using rechargeable batteries, use only the HUSKY MP2500 battery pack. Non-rechargeable alkaline batteries are not generally recommended for use with an MP2500 with peripheral loads. Alkaline batteries are not suited to low temperature operation. With a full charge, the MP2500 battery is designed to last more than a working shift. However, if power does run low, a warning BATTERY LEVEL LOW will be displayed. (After a further period of use, your MP2500 will turn itself off and will not turn on again.) You should do one of the following: Return the MP2500 to your base or office Or recharge the battery (see Charging the battery) Or fit a fully charged battery pack (see Replacing the battery) Or fit three new AA size alkaline batteries. Replacing the battery · Turn off the MP2500. · Remove the battery cap by using a suitable coin. · Do not allow rain or moisture into the battery · · compartment. Tilt the unit to slide out the individual cells or battery pack. Either: Slide the replacement HUSKY MP2500 battery pack into the battery compartment, positive end first. Or: Fit three new Alkaline batteries, positive end first. Ensure that all three cells are new and of the same type, and not partially discharged. Refit the battery cap. Seat it with finger pressure first and make sure that it has engaged the screw threads before tightening it with a suitable coin. Turn on the MP2500 and check operation. If you can't turn on, you may need to reset the MP2500 as described in the CONTROLS section. · · · · After changing the battery, you MUST ensure that the battery type and whether or not it is rechargeable are correctly configured. (Refer the section SETTING UP above, or to your application's user instructions.) CAUTION: If you fit Alkaline batteries, warn anyone that you give the unit to ­ non-rechargeable batteries must NOT be recharged. Always use batteries of the same type and charge state ­ don't mix fresh batteries with used batteries, or rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable ones. Observe the instructions printed on the battery. Replace only with batteries approved by your MP2500 supplier. DO NOT FIT LITHIUM BATTERIES. ATTENTION: Dispose of or recycle used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions, or local waste management regulations. Nickel-Cadmium rechargeable batteries must be recycled, or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. CAUTION: BATTERY CHEMICAL LEAKAGE IS CORROSIVE. In the unlikely event of battery leakage, do not touch. In case of accidental contact, flush immediately with running water. Charging the battery If you are using the rechargeable battery pack, charging is recommended before each working shift. You will need a HUSKY MP2500 AC Adaptor. CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES. DAMAGE TO THE MP2500 WILL RESULT. Make sure a HUSKY MP2500 rechargeable battery pack is fitted to your MP2500, and oriented correctly. Use only the MP2500 AC Adaptor. Refer to the AC POWER ADAPTOR section for full precautions before use. · Turn off the MP2500. · Plug the AC adaptor into the AC supply. · Connect the AC adaptor to the 9 pin connector at the top of the unit. · Turn on the AC supply. · The MP2500 should display Charging in progress (if not, ensure charging is enabled see SETTING UP, steps 6 and 7). Leave the unit to recharge, for example overnight or until it displays Charging complete. Turn off or disconnect from the AC supply. Alternatively, if your system includes a HUSKY Communications & Charging Rack (CCR), you can recharge a unit by placing it on the Rack. · CLEANING If the screen gets dirty or smeared, clean it with a clean cloth. If the MP2500 gets very dirty, it should be cleaned: · Make sure that the battery cap is tight. If you have dropped the MP2500, check that the case and seals are intact. · Gently rinse the unit under clean running water (no more than hand hot, 40°C). Do not immerse the unit unnecessarily, or use a high pressure jet. · To remove stubborn deposits, use a soft bristle brus ...