Hitachi HPW-200EC Hardware User's Manual

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Page 1 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the set. See the label attached on the back cover and quote this information to your dealer when you require service. MODEL : HPW-200EC...
Page 2: Information To Users
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Compact Flash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation in the United States. HITACHI is a trademark of Hitachi ,Ltd. Copyright C1998, Hitachi,Ltd. Information to Users Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Warning Charges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, cables (standard) packed together with this equipment must be used.
Page 4 To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Don't use attachments that are not specially approved for use with this product. Only Hitachi approved replacement parts should be used when product is serviced. 12.Never install telephone cord during a lightning storm.
Page 5 REN's contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area. If this equipment HPW-200EC causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Page 6 If trouble is experienced with this equipment HPW-200EC, please contact HITACHI Home Electronics(America), Inc. [ Phone 1 (800) - HITACHI ] for repair and(or) warranty information. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.
Page 7 Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Statement "NOTICE : The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.
Page 8: Caution To Users
Caution to users Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Caution for Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack Please don't reconstruct rechargeable Li-ion battery pack. In rechargeable Li- ion battery pack, there is safety device and protection device to prevent from damage.
Page 9 color or shape, don't use this pack and contact sales company. It is possible that generate heat, smoke, damage and ignition. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Page 10 Welcome You can take the Handheld PC just about anywhere. With your Handheld PC, you are free to roam, take documents with you, keep track of appointments, send and receive e-mail, and connect to the Internet. This User's Guide will help you install your batteries and introduce you to the hardware features of your Handheld PC.
Page 11 Reset Switch Eject Knob (PCMCIA Card) Picture from the Bottom of the Handheld PC In addition to the Handheld PC, you should have received the following accessories: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Pack Handheld PC Serial Cable Handheld PC User's Guide Microsoft Windows Stylus Pen CD-ROM with Desktop Software for Microsoft...
Page 12 Running your Handheld PC Batteries and power You can run your Handheld PC on battery power or with the AC adapter. In addition, the Backup battery provides protection against loss of data. The main battery requires rechargeable Li-ion battery pack. If you run your Handheld PC on main battery while using a high power consumption device such as a PC Card, your battery will drain before long.
Page 13 Operating your Handheld PC with the Main batteries To insert the rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 1 Slide the Main Battery Cover lock switch to the FREE position, then slide the Main Battery Cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert rechargeable Li-ion battery pack into the main battery compartment in the direction indicated as align Battery port.
Page 14 Note Conserving battery power. 1. Don't use battery power for communication. 2. Shorten auto-suspend time. To change the main battery. Main battery is a rechargeable Li-ion battery. It can be recharged about 500 times approximately. If main battery is dead, please replace new one. 1 Slide the battery cover lock switch to the FREE position, then slide the main battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
Page 15 Operating your Handheld PC with the AC adapter. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the Handheld PC, and then plug it into an AC outlet. 2 Make sure the battery cover lock switch to the LOCK position. DC-IN AC Adapter Jack AC Adapter Connection Note The Handheld PC will not operate while the battery cover lock switch is in the...
Page 16: Notification Led
Caution When you try to recharge a fully charged battery immediately, charging stops to protect the battery. If you use your handheld PC in high temperature environment, charging LED will be illuminated RED color and stop charging automatically. In this case, disconnect AC adapter and after cooling connect AC adapter to charge.
Page 17: Using The Stylus Pen
Using the stylus Pen To use the stylus Pen: Pull and Push the stylus on the right, and use it. Wireless infrared transfer Your Handheld PC includes an infrared (IR) port that enables you to transfer files to or from Desktop PC, or another Handheld PC.
Page 18: Interface Cable
IR Port Data transfer Between Handheld PCs Interface cable Your Handheld PC's SERIAL/VGA connector is located on the left side of the Handheld PC. The serial cable included with your Handheld PC is configured for connection to a desktop computer only. Handheld PC Connector (26Pin Tongue-in-Groove Type) Left Side View of Handheld PC...
Page 19: Pc Card Slot
PC card slot You can use many types of PC cards (also known as PCMCIA cards) with your Handheld PC, including memory cards for saving information, and PC modem cards for communication. A list of compatible PC cards is available in Page 34, "PC card compatibility"...
Page 20 Using the CF card. (also known as Compact Flash card) To insert a CF card 1 Remove the Protection Cover. 2 Insert a CF card in the Compact Flash card slot. 3 Set the Protection Cover. To remove a CF card 1 Remove the Protection Cover.
Page 21 In Canada, do not attempt an automatic redialing with the bsquare Fax professional software installed in this equipment or any other communications software by using the phone jack of this equipment. It may harm the telephone network. HITACHI will assume no liability for the damage caused by automatic redialing.
Page 22 RAM/ROM Slot To put additional RAM board 1 Backup all data in your Handheld PC to desktop PC. 2 Remove AC Adaptor and main battery. 3 Push the Backup off Switch(refer "to perform a full reset" ) 4 Wait over 30 seconds. 5 Put off screw and open the RAM/ROM Cover.
Page 23 To change ROM board If upgrade ROM board released, you can change ROM board to up- grade. Please take the same procedure as " To put additional RAM board " and change ROM board. ROM Connector Caution Backup all data in your Handheld PC to desktop PC before you perform to change ROM board, otherwise all data in your Handheld PC will be erased.
Page 24 VGA Output Of Pocket PowerPoint Viewer General Description : This manual describes the VGA output of the Handheld PC using Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Viewer. Pocket PowerPoint enables Handheld PC users to present existing PowerPoint 97 presentations to audiences using either a LCD screen or an external VGA device.
Page 25 4.Click VGA Driver in the menu and follow the instructions. After you have installed VGA driver, connect the monitor cable, select Tools menu in the command bar, select the Set Up Show command, and then choose External VGA in the View Show on list box. In this point LCD output is still active because the Pocket PowerPoint is not in slide show mode.
Page 26 Even though the LCD display is off while you are making a PowerPint 97 presentation through the VGA cable, the touch panel remains active. Since you can't see where to tap the touch panel, we suggest using the following keys to manipulate your presentation. Press Right-arrow, N, Enter, Spacebar Left-arrow, P, Backspace...
Page 27: Using The Voice Recorder
2. Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint Viewer is a simplified or Pocket version of desktop PowerPoint 97. All the functions of the desktop version are not available. For example, animation facilities of the desktop version take no effect in the Pocket PowerPoint Viewer. 3.
Page 28 Note 1 Voice Recorder gives the user the ability to capture, organize, and review notes quickly. 2 If you open and close voice recorder application software repeatedly, the system might lock up.
Page 29 To use Quick Launch Key Invokes the application program assigned to each icon. It provides easy access to frequently used application. :Invokes Microsoft Pocket Word. :Invokes Microsoft Pocket Excel. :Invokes Microsoft Pocket PowerPoint. :Invokes Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer :Invokes Inbox :Invokes Calendar :Invokes Contacts :Invokes Tasks...
Page 30: Adjusting The Display Contrast
To use key. When you are opening several pocket Word or Pocket Excel windows at the same time, you can use as follows: 1.Press alone: Makes next Pocket Word (or Pocket Excel) window to the front. 2.Press Shift + window to the front. 3.Press Ctrl + window.
Page 31 Resetting your Handheld PC Occasionally, you may need to reset your Handheld PC to correct software errors of other problems. Performing a simple reset closes all programs that are running and restarts Windows CE. In case the problems are not solved after a simple reset, it is recommended that you perform a manual reset (Press the Power On/Off button, followed by pressing the Reset button about one second and then releasing it, followed by releasing the Power On/Off button.).
Page 32: Hardware Specifications
Precautions After you start using your Handheld PC, you must maintain a constant supply of power or all stored data will be erased. When you use the AC adapter the main battery lock switch must be in the LOCK position. Use only "HPW - WACA" AC adapter. If your Handheld PC does not operate after you have not used it for a long time, the main battery may have run down.
Page 33 Weight Weight: about 820g [including Re-chargeable Batteries ] Environmental Tolerance Operating : 41 F to 95 F at 30 Non-operating :-4 F to 140 F at 5 Memory 16MB DRAM 12MB ROM Major Applications Microsoft Pocket Word Microsoft Pocket Excel Microsoft Pocket Power Point Viewer Microsoft Voice Recorder Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer...
Page 34 Power Main Battery Li-ion Rechargeable Battery pack AC adapter Input 100 240 V AC Output 10V DC System Voltage 3.3 V Main Source 3.3 V and 5V PC card 3.3 V CF card Peripheral and Transfer Interface Serial Port Data transfer speed (Max 115.2kbps) Infrared Port 70 cm range (depends on the system used) about 30...
Page 35 PC Card Compatibility Compatible I/O Cards Motorola Modem Card [Montana 33.6] USRobotics SPORTSTER PC Card 33.6 [SP1336] Xircom Modem Card [Credit 28.8] Xircom Modem Card [Credit 33.6] Socket Ethernet [LP-E] Socket [Socket I/O Serial Card] Colorgraphics [Voyager VGA Card] Compatible Memory Cards SanDisk 10MB [SDP3B] SanDisk 20MB [SDP3B] Simple Tech.
Page 36: Modem Specification
1.MODEM SPECIFICATION 1.1.DATA MODEM 1.1.1.Standard V.21 - 300 bps V.22 - 1200bps V.22bis - 2400bps V.32 - adaptive rate 4800 - 9600bps V.32bis - adaptive rate 4800 - 14400kbps V.32terbo - adaptive rate 4800 - 19200kbps V.34 - adaptive rate 2400-33600 bps, including V.8 negotiation 1.1.2.Data Compression V.42bis 1.1.3.Error Correction...
Page 37: At Command Set
2.AT COMMAND SET The AT command set for the modem. The command result code is "always "OK "unless stated otherwise in the command description. A/ - Re-execute Command The A/ command instructs the modem to re-execute the last AT command. It will repeat the command already in the command buffer.
Page 38 Dn - Dial This command instructs the modem to go off-hook and dial the number specified by the dial string supplied as a command parameter. The execution of this command is affected by +FCLASS command settings. If +FCLASS=0 is selected, The modem will try to establish data connection with the remote modem after the dialing is completed.
Page 39 Fn - Select Modulation (Compatibility only) This command selects the modulation to be used during data connection. This command is enabled for compatibility only, and using N command and S37 register is the recommended way of selecting the desired modulation. The F command will change the settings of both the N command and the S37 register.
Page 40 On - Return to On-Line Data Mode This command is only valid in on-line command mode. If the modem is off-line it will return ERROR result code. O0 This command instructs The modem to go to on-line data mode. O1 This command instructs The modem to go to on-line data mode and initiate a retrain. O2 This command instructs The modem to go to on-line data mode and initiate a rate renegotiation.
Page 41 Xn - Extended Result Codes Control This command selects which result codes will be used by The modem. Busy detection is disabled, blind dialing (no dial tone detection) is enabled. The following result codes are supported: OK, CONNECT, RING, NO CARRIER, ERROR. Busy detection is disabled, blind dialing (no dial tone detection) is enabled.
Page 42 Table 3-1. Summary of Supported Result Codes Short Form Long Form CONNECT RING NO CARRIER ERROR CONNECT 1200 NO DIALTONE BUSY CONNECT 600 CONNECT 2400 CONNECT 4800 CONNECT 9600 CONNECT 7200 CONNECT 12000 CONNECT 14400 CONNECT 19200 CONNECT 38400 CONNECT 57600 CONNECT 115200 CONNECT 75 CARRIER 300...
Page 43 Short Form Long Form CARRIER 33600 COMPRESSION: V.42bis CONNECT 31200 COMPRESSION: NONE CONNECT 33600 PROTOCOL: NONE PROTOCOL: LAPM RRING NO BONGTONE Yn - Long Space Disconnect This command controls the generation and response to long space disconnect. Disables long space disconnect (default) Enables long space disconnect Zn - Reset This command will force the modem to perform a soft reset.
Page 44 &Gn - Select Guard Tone This command instructs the modem which if any guard tone should be used for V.22/V.22bis modulation. &G0 Disables guard tone (default) &G1 Selects 500Hz guard tone &G2 Selects 1800 Hz guard tone &Kn - Flow Control This command instructs the modem which flow control method to use.
Page 45 &V - Display Current Configuration. This command displays the current configuration of the modem. &Wn - Store Current Configuration It stores the current configuration to one of two stored configurations defined by the command parameter. &W0 Store the current configuration as profile 0 &W1 Store the current configuration as profile 1 &Yn - Selects a Default Reset Profile It selects which one of two profiles to load after a reset.
Page 46: Error Detection And Data Compression Commands
2.1.ERROR DETECTION AND DATA COMPRESSION COMMANDS 2.1.1.AT% Commands %C - Enable/Disable Data Compression Enables or disables data compression negotiation. The modem can only perform data compression on an error-corrected link. %C0 Disables data compression (default) %C2 Enables V.42bis data compression %C3 Enables V.42bis data compression Note that HardModems typically support MNP5 with %C1 and MNP5 or V.42bis with %C3.
Page 47 NO DIALTONE (6) For X2 and X4, the modem sends this result code if it has been instructed to wait for dial tone during dialing but none is received. BUSY (7) For X3 and X4, if busy tone detection is enforced, the modem sends this result code when attempting to originate a call if the busy signal is detected on the line.
Page 48 CARRIER 24000 (56) CARRIER 26400 (57) CARRIER 28800 (58) CARRIER 31200 (60) CARRIER 33600 (65) The modem sends one of these when the indicated data rate (in bps) has been detected on the line and carrier reporting has been enabled. COMPRESSION: V.42bis (67) COMPRESSION: NONE (69) One of these is sent when the modem has connected in V.42bis and COMPRESSION message reporting...
Page 49: Default Values
3.S-REGISTERS The S-Registers are summarized in the table below along with their default values; registers may be stored in one of the two user profiles by entering the &Wn command. Register designations can be easily changed by modifying the modem sources. The appropriate AT command which controls the relevant bits in the S-Register should be used to change the value.
Page 50 S2 - Escape Character S2 holds the decimal value of the ASCII character used as the escape character. The default value corresponds to an ASCII '+' . A value over 127 disables the escape process, i.e., no escape character will be recognized.
Page 51 S11 - DTMF Tone Duration Sets the duration of tones in DTMF dialing. This value has no effect on pulse dialing. Range: 50-255 milliseconds Default: 95 (95 milliseconds) S12 - Escape Guard Time Defines the guard time for the escape sequence, in fiftieths of a second. Range: 0-255 1/50ths of a second Default:...
Page 52 S38 - Delay Before Forced Hang Up This register specifies the delay between the modem's receipt of the H command to disconnect (or ON-to- OFF transition of DTR if the modem is programmed to follow the signal), and the disconnect operation. Applicable to error-correction connection only.
Page 53: Fax Class 1 Commands
4.FAX CLASS 1 COMMANDS +FCLASS=n - Select Service Class +FCLASS=n command sets the active service class. Parameters: Command options: +FCLASS=0 Select Data Mode (default) +FCLASS=1 Select Facsimile Class 1 +F<command>? - Report Active Configuration +F<command>? interrogates the modem to determine the active configuration. Typical responses are: +FCLASS?0 if in data mode;...
Page 54 +FRH=xxx where xxx is chosen from Fax Modulation Table on page 52 Note: "For information concerning operation, installation or service, please call at (800)- HITACHI Service contact address is as below. HITACHI Home Electronics (America),Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, Georgia 30093" .
Page 57: Declaration Of Conformity
Model Number : Trade Name : Responsible Party : HITACHI Home Electronics(America),Inc. Address : Telephone Number : (770) 279-5600 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @...
Page 58 Spring,1998 Printed in Korea...