Updating the operating system and BONGO (MCU) firmware

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1 RELEASE NOTES Trimble Juno T41, Juno 5, Slate Controller, and Spectra Precision T41 Series: Windows Embedded Handheld (WEH) 6.5 Operating System Release Notes and Update Instructions These release notes provide important information about the Windows Embedded Handheld (WEH) operating system version 6.5 for the Trimble Juno T41, Juno 5, Slate controller, and Spectra Precision T41 series handhelds, including available updates for your handheld. Please read these release notes carefully. Updating the operating system and BONGO (MCU) firmware Installing the Windows Installer Package Installing the operating system on a mobile device Configuring the language on the mobile device Operating system release notes BONGO (MCU) release notes Legal Notices Updating the operating system and BONGO (MCU) firmware The latest operating system firmware version is The latest BONGO (MCU) version is 89. To identify which versions are installed on your handheld, and to determine if your operating system and BONGO firmware need to be updated, tap Start / Settings / System / System Information, then look at the Firmware version number and the MCU listed under the Version tab. If the Firmware shows a version earlier than (Build 385) and the MCU (also known as Bongo) shows a version earlier than 0x89, follow the instructions below to update the firmware. Version 1.0 Revision A May 2014

2 C CAUTION This process re-installs the operating system, and resets your device to factory defaults. This will erase ALL data, installed applications, and settings stored on the handheld, except for any data or applications that are part of the operating system or are stored on a memory card. To quickly and easily restore data, synchronize the handheld with a computer before performing the update. Once the update is complete, resynchronize the handheld with the computer. The operating system installation file is compatible with all Trimble Juno T41, Juno 5, and Spectra Precision T41 handhelds, and the Trimble Slate controller, that have the Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system. You will not need a new Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 license code. The installer enables you to re-install the operating system and configure it for one of the 10 supported languages: Chinese (Simplified), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish. Installing the Windows Installer Package 1. Download and save the Windows Installer Package /Juno_5_T41_FWUpdate_V1.0.8_B385_LP.msi to your laptop or PC. 2. Ensure that there are no handhelds connected via USB to your laptop or PC. 3. Open the Windows Installer Package on your computer to begin the installation. Click Next. 4. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and then click Next. 5. Click the Install icon to perform a complete installation. 6. Click Install. You may need to wait several minutes while the file installs. 7. Click Finish. When the Windows Installer Package file is installed on the computer, you can then install the operating system onto your mobile device (Juno T41, Juno 5, Spectra Precision T41 handheld, or Trimble Slate controller) at any time by launching the Firmware Update Wizard. Installing the operating system on a mobile device 1. Open the Firmware Update Wizard; go to Start / All Programs / Trimble / Juno_5_T41_FWUpdateV1.0.8_LP / Juno_5_T41 Firmware Update Wizard. 2. Click Next, then click Next again. 3. Place the mobile device in USB mode by doing a Soft Reset; hold down the power button until you see the Power menu, let go of the power button, then tap Reset. As soon as you see the Trimble splash screen, press the Windows key, then the OK key. 4. Connect the mobile device to your laptop or PC with the USB cable provided with the device. 5. Click Next, then click Next again. 6. Select I accept the terms in the License Agreement, and then click Next. 7. When the installation is complete, click Next. 8. Click Finish to close the Firmware Update Wizard. RELEASE NOTES 2

3 Configuring the language on the mobile device 1. On the mobile device, use the Up or Down arrow keys on the left side of the handheld to highlight the required language, then press the Enter key to select the language. 2. Use the Up arrow key to highlight the square box next to: 'Yes, I want to use English (or whichever language you choose) as the language on this device'. 3. Press the Enter key to place a check in the box. 4. Press the Down arrow key twice to highlight the Next > button, then press the Enter key to proceed. Your mobile device is now configured for the language that you selected. Operating system release notes Firmware Build 385 Added Incoming Bluetooth COM Port 7 to the Bluetooth Settings Added support for the Office Docking Station BONGO/MCU is now updated with the Firmware updater utility instead of a separate installation RFIDSearchlight utility was updated: Changed the way that RFID region setting is determined (used time zone) RFID scanning is not allowed if the battery is too low Camera Application: Optimized to reduce startup time Shortened time between taking pictures Bug Fixes Fixed issue where transfer of files greater than 1 MB via ActiveSync technology or Windows Mobile Device Center fail two thirds of the way through when using USB-Serial mode (when Enable Advanced Networking is nor selected). Camera Scanner. Fixed an issue where camera scanner settings do not save unless you press the Start button. Setting changes are now correctly saved to the registry. Camera: Application load time improvement and miscellaneous bug fixes. Fixed an issue where the Date/Time/Lat/Lon watermarks overlap in photos taken in landscape with 4:3 form factor. Fixed flashlight application to insure that the flash LEDs cannot be turned if they are disabled for military SKUs. Other miscellaneous bug fixes. RELEASE NOTES 3

4 Firmware Build 350 Added support for optional built in RFID reader: Bug fixes Added drivers Added control panel applet Added RFIDSearchLight, a simple demo application for reading RFID tags. When the new operating system is installed, tap Start / Settings / RFID Setup to launch RFIDSearchlight. Fixed an issue where the device incorrectly reports maximum USB transfer speed as 10 Mbps; the maximum USB transfer speed is now reported accurately as 480 Mbps. Minor fixes to support a new type of NAND flash, which should not affect end users in any obvious way. Firmware Build 315 Significant improvements to the 1D/2D Barcode Imager Improved camera functionality Now always shows zoom Two new flags were added to the camera API Updated the SatViewer utility A scanner app that utilizes the built-in 8.0 megapixel camera was added to the operating system image, and to the SDK so developers can include it into their applications. Bug fixes Some extraneous characters were removed from the Resco SIP Programmable keys dialogue box GPS metadata accuracy has been fixed Lock ups using the 1D/2D barcode imager have been fixed Firmware Build 245 Added support for 1D/2D Barcode Imager Enable camera (wide dynamic range) WDR by default Implemented A-GPS Updated SatViewer Improved the processor's dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), which could result in better battery life Updated AWCSensors.dll. Make sure you update to the latest SDK RELEASE NOTES 4

5 Added volume button override capabilities Added new New Zealand service provider (2degrees) to CellStart Updated the camera application to display the capture icon on launch Updated the camera application to support a lock mechanism preventing users from modifying the settings Improved Microsoft Bing support More reliable Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections can be active at the same time without breaking the connections Improved Wi-Fi network handling PDF reader now opens PDF files more reliably Improved soft keypad Bug fixes Fixed a number of issues which should improve overall system stability Firmware Build 190 Updated Camera application Updated backlight control Added new compass calibration routine Firmware Build 170 Updated camera application Updated SatViewer utility Updated Bluetooth driver Firmware Build 135 Updated camera application Updated battery driver Removed references to radios on military SKUs Firmware Build 115 Fixed issue with serial cable com port Fixed issue with airplane mode on SKUs without radios Fixed EXIF stamp format on photos Firmware Build 94 First OS released RELEASE NOTES 5

6 BONGO (MCU) release notes Bongo 89 Now updated automatically when using the firmware updater Added support for office docking station Modify over charging temperature range from 45 C to 50 C Bongo 71 Removed the Supply Voltage Supervisor, which caused the device to throw an error during bongo updating Fixed an issue where the error message I2CReadCmdII fail displays after a successful BONGO update Bongo 70 Modified charging temperature range increased from 40 C to 45 C. Bongo 67 Fixed issue where a fully charged battery still showed it was charging (green LED) Bongo 65 Updated handling of battery capacity and external battery pack charging mode Legal Notices Trimble Navigation Limited Westmoor Drive Westminster, Colorado USA (toll free in USA) Phone Fax Copyright and Trademarks 2014, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble, the Globe & Triangle logo, Juno, and Spectra Precision are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. T41 is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited. Microsoft, ActiveSync, Windows, and Windows Mobile are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under license All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Release Notice This is the May 2014 release (Revision A) of the Release Notes. RELEASE NOTES 6