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| + | The H-21 is Opticon's Windows Mobile 6.5 smart phone with an embedded scan engine. | ||
| + | ==Firmware Upgrade== | ||
| + | ===ActiveSync Method=== | ||
| + | This process requires a Windows PC with either ActiveSync version 4.5 (for XP) or Windows Mobile Device Center (for Vista and 7). | ||
| + | * Download the latest firmware for your H21 from the following webpage. | ||
| + | :http://www.opticonmobility.com/solutions/H21 | ||
| + | * Install a battery of at least 30% charge | ||
| + | * Power on your H21 | ||
| + | * Connect the H21 to the PC via USB cables | ||
| + | :Note: it is recommended not to use a USB hub and to connect directly to a USB port on the back of the PC as appropriate | ||
| + | * Wait for ActiveSync or WMDC to display 'connected' | ||
| + | * Launch the Firmware Upgrade Utility you downloaded previously | ||
| + | :* Check the box on the first screen and select 'Next' | ||
| + | :* Wait for the Utility to check your USB connection and battery life and then select 'Next' | ||
| + | ::You may check the box to 'Format extended partition' at your discretion. This does not affect the OS upgrade process, only formats the 'Disk On Chip' portion of the hard drive | ||
| + | :* The Utility will reboot the H21 into a firmware upgrade mode and proceed to upgrade the firmware | ||
| + | :* The 'Cancel' button will change to 'Finish' when the Utility has finished its part of the process. | ||
| + | ::You must still wait for the H21 to boot to the Windows Mobile Initial Setup dialog before the upgrade is complete. | ||
| + | ::You may disconnect USB but do ''not'' power off the H21 or remove the battery for any reason. | ||
| + | *The firmware upgrade is complete when you see the following text on screen. You will hear two beeps from the H21 while it is loading. On the second you should see this text. | ||
| + | Tap the screen to set up your | ||
| + | Windows® phone | ||
| + | ===SD Card Method=== | ||
| + | This process requires a micro SD card up to and including 16GB capacity. | ||
| + | *Download the latest firmware for your specific H21 from the following webpage. | ||
| + | :http://www.opticonmobility.com/solutions/H21 | ||
| + | *Copy the firmware files to a blank micro SD card. The firmware files must be uncompressed (unzipped) before copying to the SD card. There are many files in the 'flash' download. All must be copied to the SD card for the installation to be successful. | ||
| + | *Power off our H21. | ||
| + | *Install the SD card into the H21. Note that there is a slide lock for the SD card door inside the battery compartment that must be unlock before the door will open. It is recommended to lock this door during the upgrade process. when properly inserted the contacts on the SD card will be facing the front of the device. | ||
| + | *Install a battery with at least 30% charge and close the battery door. Both the slide and turn lock must be engaged for the upgrade to proceed. | ||
| + | *While holding the keys <capture>, <right scan> and <volume down> press and hold the power key. | ||
| + | :The capture key is on the right side of the phone with an icon of a camera on it. The right scan key is just above the capture key. The volume down key is the portion of the double-button on the left side of the phone that is closest to the left scan key. | ||
| + | *It takes only a second for the firmware upgrade screen to load. This is a black screen with bluish text. It takes only a minute or two for the firmware upgrade to complete. | ||
| + | *The process is done when you see the following text on the screen. This will be spelled out very large at the bottom of the screen. | ||
| + | Download | ||
| + | OK | ||
| + | *Using the stylus press the reset switch on the left side of the device. If the device does not reboot automatically simply press te power key at the top of the device. | ||
| + | *The firmware upgrade is complete when you see the following text on screen. You will hear two beeps from the H21 while it is loading. On the second you should see this text. | ||
| + | Tap the screen to set up your | ||
| + | Windows® phone | ||
| + | ==Setup Internet Connection== | ||
| + | These instructions step you through setting up internet connections on the H-21 through your cellular carrier. | ||
| + | # Install SIM card with valid Data plan | ||
| + | ## Your cellular account must have a valid data plan activated for internet connections to function on the H-21. Contact your carrier for details. | ||
| + | ## The SIM card must be installed under the battery of the device for internet connections to function on the H-21. | ||
| + | ## Power on your device | ||
| + | # Enable Phone | ||
| + | ## Navigate to '''Start''' > '''Settings''' > '''Connections''' > '''Wireless Manager''' | ||
| + | ## If the Phone button is '''OFF''' tap it once to turn it '''ON''' | ||
| + | ## Tap '''OK''' | ||
| + | # Remove any preexisting connections | ||
| + | ## Navigate to '''Start''' > '''Settings''' > '''Connections''' > '''Connections''' | ||
| + | ## In the section '''My ISP''' find and tap '''Manage existing connections''' | ||
| + | ##:'''Note''': If no preexisting connection exist this entry will not be available. Please skip to Step 4. | ||
| + | ## Once for each connection listed tap and hold the line and select '''Delete''' from the popup menu. Tap '''OK''' when complete | ||
| + | # Add New Connection | ||
| + | ## Navigate to '''Start''' > '''Settings''' > '''Connections''' > '''Connections''' | ||
| + | ## In the section '''My ISP''' find and tap '''Add a new modem connection''' | ||
| + | ## Choose whatever name you wish for the connection | ||
| + | ## Under '''Select a modem''' choose '''Cellular Line (GPRS)''' and tap '''Next''' | ||
| + | ## Enter the '''Access point name''' for your carrier (ATT: '''wap.cingular''', T-Mobile: '''wap.voicestream.com''') and tap '''Next''' | ||
| + | ##:'''Note''': The Access point name can differ from region to region. Contact your carrier if the above suggestions do not work. | ||
| + | ## The '''User name''', '''Password''', and '''Domain''' fields are left blank. Tap '''Finish''' | ||
| + | # Complete | ||
| ==Downloads== | ==Downloads== | ||