GEO40A ALPHANUMERIC PAGER USER MANUAL

GEO40A ALPHANUMERIC PAGER USER MANUAL

1. Introduction The GEO 40A is a multi-function alphanumeric POCSAG pager with high memory capacity & large LCD display. It provides 4 keys for clear & simple operation and can be used as a personal (on-site) pager, or alternatively, as a wide area information pager that can receive data such as news, weather reports, etc 2. General Description 2.1 Standard Functions High contrast, dot matrix liquid crystal display with indicator icons, 20 characters x 2 rows. 15 level LCD contrast setting Large memory capacity Private Message: 65 Public Message: 100 (can be arbitrarily assigned to the 12 available public folders). Message length: 239 characters. Maximum 35 protected private messages. Up to 4 paging addresses (1 st address for private message; others selectable between private & public) Backlight with key trigger Calendar with day of week Real time clock with alarm function Message backup during power off and battery replacement All or single private message deletion Lock & unlock function for public message Public message receive alert can be enabled for individual public folder Repeat message indication Unread call reminder Out of range indication Single AAA-size battery Low battery detection Selectable tone, melody, vibration, or mute alert mode Error message indication Auto ON/OFF function Memory capacity check 2.2 Programmable Features: Language selection among English, French, German, Russian & Spanish Alert duration: 2 to 20 sec Public folder title setting 256 sub-addresses can be enabled for private capcode GEO40USER 1 of 10 Issue 1

Max. 40 characters Power Up message Unread reminder DD/MM or MM/DD date display format selectable Normal or word wrap display mode Pre or Post time stamp facility 30 180 seconds no alert period for repeated message IN RANGE & OUT RANGE indicator display mode & grace time setting On-line or OTA programming - for Public message receive mode only 2.3 Electrical Specification Rx Frequency 135MHz~175MHz; 278MHz-280.999MHz 448MHz-471.999MHz Sensitivity @1200bps Best position: 20.5dBµV/m 512ps; 22.5dBµV/m /1200bps Adjacent Channel Rejection > 60dB Spurious Rejection 135-174.999MHz;278-280.999MHz > 55dB 448-471.99MHz > 50dB Image Rejection 135-174.999MHz;278-280.999MHz >50dB /-42.8MHz; -910KHz 448-471.999MHz >40dB/-42.8MHz; 50dB/-910KHz Intermodulation Rejection >50dB Frequency stability +/- 10ppm Deviation Carrier +/- 4.5KHz Tone alert level > 80dBc at 30cm away Nominal Battery Life more than 30 days ( AAA alkaline battery) 2.4 Technical Specification Code Format Bit Rate POCSAG 512/1200bps switchable Channel Space Receiver: Modulation Method 25KHz FSK-NRZ GEO40USER 2 of 10 Issue 1

2.5 Mechanical Specification SCOPE GEO40A User Manual Unit size (mm): 77mm(L) 53mm(W) 20.5mm(H) Display area (mm) : 63.9mm(L) 27.4mm(W) No. of Keys: 4 Door: Main battery door Environmental concern: Drop test GEO Spec., QFD-07 Thermal test GEO Spec., QFD-09 Vibration test GEO Spec., QFD-10 Compression Test Sharp Spec. 2.6 Appearance A B C D E I H G F A : Battery door B : Door lock C : Chain D : Buzzer E : Screen F : Read/Confirm key G : Right key H : Left key I : Select key GEO40USER 3 of 10 Issue 1

2.7 LCD display description (1) LCD display screen SCOPE GEO40A User Manual (2) Power off display (3) Power on standby display (4) Time display mode (5) Alarm display mode (6) The content of call header GEO40USER 4 of 10 Issue 1

When the message is received, the first line of each message is the call header 3. Operation Illustration (1) Turn on the pager When the pager is in OFF state, press Read/Confirm key for several seconds and the pager will turn on with sound/vibration for 16 seconds. Press any key to stop the sound/vibration Then the pager will be in standby mode (2) TIME, ALARM, AUTO ON/OFF and MELODY function menu Press SELECT key until the following menu appears. Press (Left key) and (Right key) to select TIME, ALARM, AUTO or MELODY setting. Press Read/Confirm key to enter the setting screen. I) TIME adjustment Use Left or Right key to change the setting, use Read/Confirm key to confirm the current setting & jump to the next field. The setting is finished after the day of week is confirmed. II) Alarm Setting Use Left or Right key to change setting, use Read/Confirm key to confirm the current setting & jump to the next field. GEO40USER 5 of 10 Issue 1

III) AUTO on/off Use Left or Right key to change setting, use Read/Confirm key to confirm the current setting & jump to the next field. The sequence is ON time & then OFF time. IV) MELODY Use Left or Right key to select melody, then use Read/Confirm key to confirm. (3) CONTRAST, ALERT, MEMORY AND POWER OFF function menu I) Press SELECT key until the following menu appear. II) Press Left or Right key to select CONTRAST, ALERT, MEMORY or POWER OFF. Press Read/Confirm key to confirm III) CONTRAST adjustment Use Left or Right key to change contrast, then use Read/Confirm key to confirm. IV) ALERT setting If user selects ALERT the following menu is shown If BUZZER (Beeper) is selected, the beeper will beep and the screen will change as below: GEO40USER 6 of 10 Issue 1

The buzzer icon is turned on If MOTOR is selected, there will be a short vibration and the screen will change as below: The Vibrate icon is turned on. If MUTE is selected, then the following screen will be shown: Buzzer (Beeper) and vibrate icon will not be displayed. V) MEMORY If MEMORY is selected and the memory is full, the following menu is shown: If memory is not full, the remaining memory percentage will be shown VI) Power off The user may switch off the pager so as not to be disturbed. In this state, the pager will not receive any messages. Press SELECT key to choose Power off and then press the Read/Confirm key. The pager will then enter the off mode. Clock display In standby mode, press SELECT Key to display the clock: GEO40USER 7 of 10 Issue 1

(4) Messages Reading I) Reading message At the standby mode and the clock display mode, press Read/Confirm key. There will be an indication as follows: If there are messages stored, the menu will be shown as follows: Pressing the Left and Right keys, the messages can be viewed back & forth, press Read/Confirm key to read the selected message: After finished reading the last message, there will be an end of message indicator: II) Messages: locking/unlocking/deleting When reading a message, the user may lock/unlock/delete the message When unlocking a message, the above menu will be shown when the SELECT key is pressed. If the user chooses Lock and presses the Read/Confirm key, the message will be locked and the pager will return to the message reading mode. GEO40USER 8 of 10 Issue 1

If DELETE is chosen, the pager will display the following menu: the message will be deleted and the pager will return to the message reading mode. If the message is already locked, the above menu will be shown. Select Yes and press Read/Confirm to unlock the message. If all messages are deleted, the display will read as follows: This menu will remain for four seconds and will then return to the standby mode. (5) Back Light Operation Press SELECT and hold down for two seconds. The backlight will be turned on. When the pager returns to the standby state & LCD is turned off, the backlight will be turned off automatically. (6) WARNING I) When LOW CELL is indicated, change the battery immediately. The battery should also be removed from the pager when not in use for long periods. Failure to do so may result in the battery leaking, which will cause irreparable damage to the pager and will invalidate any warranty pertaining thereto. GEO40USER 9 of 10 Issue 1

II) Do NOT subject this equipment to: Mechanical shock Excessive humidity or moisture Extremes of temperature Corrosive liquids This equipment is designed for indoor use, unless expressly stated otherwise, and must not be used in classified Hazardous Areas, including areas containing explosive or flammable vapours, unless express authorization has been given in writing by the manufacturer. If in doubt, consult your local product dealer for further information. Only use a damp cloth for cleaning (not liquid or aerosol based cleaners), and ensure that the battery is removed from the unit prior to beginning the cleaning operation. ***************************************************** GEO40USER 10 of 10 Issue 1