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SIMpad SL4
Technical Description
Version V2.0

Important Notice!

This document contains confidential technical information. Therefore,
it is for internal use only.
However, it can be forwarded to partners provided that they are
bound to a non-disclosure agreement.
Siemens AG
ICM CP
Technical Description
SIMpad SL4
Version V2.0
1/74
20.08.01, David Brunner

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  • Page 1: Important Notice

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 SIMpad SL4 Technical Description Version V2.0 Important Notice! This document contains confidential technical information. Therefore, it is for internal use only. However, it can be forwarded to partners provided that they are bound to a non-disclosure agreement.
  • Page 2 SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 David Brunner, ICM CP PM I Version of 20.08.01 Copyright (C) Siemens AG, 2001 Published by ICM CP Right of technical modification reserved Technical data and features are binding only if they are individually and explicitly agreed in a written contract.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Table of Contents Use and operation ..............7 Housing and construction................7 Operation, controls ..................9 Operating states.................... 9 Resets......................9 Hardware ................11 Block diagram ..................... 11 Processor, graphic chip ................11 Screen, touch panel ..................12 Memory ......................
  • Page 4 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Software .................21 Operating System..................21 5.1.1 Windows CE3.0..................... 21 5.1.2 Language version..................22 5.1.3 File Structure ....................22 User Interface, First Start ................23 5.2.1 CE desktop....................23 5.2.2 Start Centre ....................25 5.2.3 First start ....................... 27 5.2.4 Configuration programs.................
  • Page 5 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 5.4.7 Keyboard ....................... 45 5.4.8 Handwriting Recognition ................45 5.4.8.1 Jot Macro Editor.................. 46 5.4.8.2 Jot Trainer................... 47 5.4.8.3 Jot Tutorial ..................47 5.4.9 Online Help....................47 5.4.10Store Settings....................48 5.4.11Soft Reset ..................... 48 5.4.12Run........................
  • Page 6 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 6.3.2 Transport....................... 66 6.3.3 Storage......................67 6.3.4 Operation....................... 67 Appendix ................68 Abbreviations ....................68 Units ......................70 Index ......................71 Siemens AG 6/74 ICM CP 20.08.01, David Brunner...

  • Page 7: Use And Operation

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Use and operation Housing and construction The housing consists of two black plastic shells which are screwed together. The underside rests on rubber feet. For charging the battery in the charging tray, two contacts are fitted on the underside of the housing.
  • Page 8 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Universal interface: RS-232, Headset (“Lumberg“ connector) PC Card SmartCard DC in USB client IrDA Fig. 1 Top edge with interfaces Thumbplate for removing the SmartCard Housing screw Label panel Rubber feet Reset switch Contacts for charging tray Cover for test probe (non-removable) Fig.

  • Page 9: Operation, Controls

    When the user switches on again, he or she is back in the same place as before the SIMpad SL4 was switched off. Switching off does not cause data to be lost or programs to be left. In fact, the SIMpad SL4 is never really switched off but in sleep mode.
  • Page 10 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 The various types of reset are listed in the table below. For instance, the soft reset is done after new software is installed. Reset Triggered by Effect Software reset application; can be Initialised system processes (running...

  • Page 11: Hardware

    SA-1110 module Smart Card card DC-In IrDA RS232 Audio Fig. 3 SIMpad SL4 block diagram Processor, graphic chip â â â In the SIMpad SL4, an Intel StrongARM SA-1110 , 32-bit RISC processor with a nominal clock frequency of 206 MHz is used. This processor provides very high computing power combined with very low power consumption, unlike conventional x86 processors.

  • Page 12: Screen, Touch Panel

    Most pages in the World Wide Web are 800 pixels wide. To show a picture always at full width, the SIMpad SL4 has an 8.4" screen with SVGA resolution (800 x 600 pixels). This is a screen with TFT technology, which gives a flicker-free and smear-free picture with higher colour saturation.

  • Page 13: Saving Settings In Persistent Memory

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Flash Memory 32 MB 64 MB approx. 1/2 MB persistent registry Image: Operating System and Standard Applications (compressed) approx. 15 MB boot from Flash approx. 30 MB ROM File System Free memory approx. 16 MB...

  • Page 14: Audio, Microphone, Loudspeaker

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Audio, microphone, loudspeaker The function of the audio codec (coder/decoder) is carried out by the A/D converter. This codec supports duplex speech quality. The mono digital audio signal has a resolution of 12 bits (linear) or 8 bits (non-linear), corresponding to telephone quality.

  • Page 15: Communications

    SIMpad SL4 operating system (see 5.1.1). WLAN (optional) The SIMpad SL4 can be used as a client in a WLAN. This requires the appropriate WLAN-PC-Card and the driver software running on the SIMpad SL4 operating system (see 5.1.1).

  • Page 16: Bluetooth (Optional)

    (PC-Card) and the driver software running on the SIMpad operating system (see 5.1.1). Another possibility is to use a GSM mobile phone connected to the SIMpad SL4 via IrDA link or serial link. HSCSD allows the channel bundling of up to 4 GSM time slots. This gives a maximum bandwidth of approximately 40kbps.

  • Page 17: Gprs (Optional)

    The SIMpad SL4 can establish a GPRS data link with an appropriate GPRS-phone card (PC-Card) and the driver software running on the SIMpad operating system (see 5.1.1). Another possibility is to use a GPRS mobile phone connected to the SIMpad SL4 via IrDA link or serial link. GPRS...

  • Page 18: Interface

    (no duplex). The serial cable for Siemens mobile phones has an integrated level conversion. Therefore it cannot be used for the SIMpad SL4 which requires a simple cable without level conversion (see 6.1.3).

  • Page 19: Irda Interface

    (external keyboard, mouse, printer, mobile telephone). The IR diodes of the two devices must be in visual contact and not more than 0.3m apart. The SIMpad SL4 supports the SIR standard (Serial Infrared), with a transmission rate of about 115kbps.

  • Page 20: Pc-Card

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Fig. 4 Pin numbering of SmartCard chip according to ISO 7816 PC-Card The PC-Card interface is according to the PC-Card standard, release 2.1, type II. Information about the PC-Card standard can be found in: http://www.pc-card.com/pccardstandard.htm...

  • Page 21: Software

    5.1.1 Windows CE3.0 The operating system of the SIMpad SL4 is Handheld PC 2000 with parts of platform builder both based on Windows CE3.0. The platform builder is a development platform for putting together a tailor-made operating system for the desired application. The Platform Builder itself is only the framework, and provides neither application programs nor a graphic user interface.

  • Page 22: Language Version

    The operating system, the programs and the start centre have one language version. Only one single language version can be loaded into a SIMpad SL4 at one time. To change the language version it is necessary to completely update the software image (see 5.5).

  • Page 23: User Interface, First Start

    The user can remove them, add to them or move them. desktop program icons small program icons start menu active programs Fig. 7 Windows CE desktop: basic structure The SIMpad SL4 has the following icons by default: • Handheld PC workplace • own documents • waste paper basket •...
  • Page 24 The user has the option of adapting the content of the start menu, i.e. making new entries, deleting old entries or moving entries. The default start menu of the SIMpad SL4 has the following structure: Application Jot Macro Editor...

  • Page 25: Start Centre

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 5.2.2 Start Centre Fig. 6 shows an overview of the programs and execution sequence. Programs which are marked in grey can be in customer-specific form. first start (boot from flash) greeting, logo, jingle configuration...
  • Page 26 The program line is always visible, even with a screen-filling start centre. The start centre itself appears in the program line. Fig. 7 Start centre for the SIMpad SL4 (German version) Siemens AG 26/74 ICM CP...

  • Page 27: First Start

    (see 0), or after the battery is fully discharged, so that the RAM is empty. Accordingly, the newly bought SIMpad SL4, after the battery is charged when it is first switched on, does a "first start“. After a greeting (logo) with jingle, the configuration programs (see 5.1.3) are started.

  • Page 28: Handheld Pc 2000

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Handheld PC 2000 5.3.1 Pocket Office The Pocket Office applications are simplified versions of the well-known Office applications for PC. They allow the exchange of files with the PC (see 5.4.5) and the main viewing, editing and updating functions.

  • Page 29: Pocket Powerpoint

    Windows-based computer. The show can be customised by changing the title slide and the slide order, and display it either on the SIMpad SL4, on an external VGA monitor or on TV in 256-color, 640 x 480 resolution (an optional third-party PC-Card is required, see 3.6).

  • Page 30: Pocket Outlook

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 • Normal and structure views with tools for the administration of hierarchies • Option to view the whole page • Create, read and edit documents • Spell checking • Zoom (50 to 200%) •...

  • Page 31: Calendar

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 The user also always has an option to make use of web-based e-mail services. Here, the application runs as an HTML page on the browser. The following features are included: • Create, send, and receive e-mail, along with attachments, and schedule meetings remotely •...

  • Page 32: Contacts

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 • Customisable display (day, week and agenda views; number of days; first day of the week; one or one-half hour time slots; wide day view) • Go (open other Inbox, Contacts, Calendar or Tasks with just two taps) •...

  • Page 33: New Applications

    The user can remote control the Windows 2000 application on the SIMpad SL4. While the Terminal Server client software is provided with the SIMpad SL4, one does need to purchase a Client Access License (CAL) to access the server-side software.

  • Page 34: Windows Explorer

    • Support for *.wav files • Capability to download programs and files. Only programs which are compatible with the SIMpad SL4 operating system (see 5.1) can be executed. • Alternation between offline and online operation • File formats which can be opened: HTML files (*.htm, *.html), Text files (*.txt), Image files (*.gif, *.jpg, *.jpeg)

  • Page 35: Other

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 • History list and direct go to previous windows • Favourite management: create and handle favourites 5.3.4 Other 5.3.4.1 Ink Writer Notepad program for text and freehand drawings: • Mix hand-written notes or drawings and typed text in the same document •...
  • Page 36 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 • Find for words • .lit format Digital Rights Management (DRM) are supported up to level 5. DRM refers to the various technologies that use encryption to protect digital intellectual property such as music, movies, and books. Today the Microsoft eBook system is using three levels of...

  • Page 37: Pocket Paint

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Activation Certificate (encrypted) Download Hardware identification (serial numbers etc.) One-way hash function Unique information about the computer Microsoft Activation Server Upload Product identification (MS Reader copy) Fig. 8 Activation process in DRM 5 for Microsoft Reader 5.4.2...

  • Page 38: Games

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Tool Possible settings Selector Transparent Overlapping Transparent, Overlapping, (copy, insert) variable size variable size Eraser Small Medium Large Very large Small Medium Large Very large Text Small Medium Large Very large Ruler Thin line...

  • Page 39: Browser Plug-Ins

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 5.4.4 Browser Plug-Ins 5.4.4.1 PDF Viewer With the PDF viewer called “Primer” the user can view and navigate PDF files. More information can be found at http://www.ansyr.com • Display of native PDF files: no conversion required •...

  • Page 40: Activesync

    5.4.5 ActiveSync Applications The ability to exchange data between the SIMpad SL4 and a PC may be required in the following situations: • Loading data from the PC to the SIMpad SL4 (images, texts, etc.) •...

  • Page 41: Communication

    Installing the ActiveSync program on the PC makes it possible to communicate with the SIMpad SL4 via the serial interface (see 4.1) or via the USB interface (see 4.2). This enables files (programs, images, texts) to be exchanged. The ActiveSync program can be downloaded from the internet without charge: http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/downloads/activesync/activesync.asp...

  • Page 42: Homerf Configuration

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 • COM2 (not used) • COM3 (not used) • Generic IrDA modem • IR on SP2 • Direct connection COM2 • Infrared Port • Serial cable on COM1 The following parameters can be configured:...

  • Page 43: I-Gate Configuration

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 DHCP (e.g. with a WLAN): selected Host name (none) Network password (none) Enable automatic connection selected Connection set-up Automatic connection when receiving (not selected) e-mails Disable automatic connection (not selected) Disconnection When inactive automatically selected, 0 disconnect after ...

  • Page 44: Pc Direct Connection

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 The following link information is indicated: • State (indication of the MAC address of the access point PC-Card if in infrastructure mode, in ad hoc mode no MAC address is indicated) • Current Channel •...

  • Page 45: Keyboard

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Small characters to use as standard (not selected) CR -> CR/LF: incoming (not selected) CR -> CR/LF: outgoing (not selected) Automatic display scrolling: vertical Selected Automatic display scrolling: horizontal (not selected) Dial-up configuration Port settings...

  • Page 46: Jot Macro Editor

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Uppercase letters have to be drawn on mode mark level. Lowercase letters and special characters are drawn below the mode mark. In addition, the Jot handwriting recognition program includes the following subroutines • Tutorial: a short lesson •...

  • Page 47: Jot Trainer

    The online Help is a program to provide answers to questions which the user may encounter in the course of using the SIMpad SL4. It opens a windows showing the contents of the Help tool, which is a list of topics designed to take the user to the required subject area.

  • Page 48: 10Store Settings

    The individual Help texts are HTML-based, and are automatically shown in the contents for the Help tool. If a new program is later installed on the SIMpad SL4, then provided the Help file for the new program is included in the Windows directory for this program, the file will be incorporated into the contents for the online Help.

  • Page 49: Screen

    The user can input his/her own data (name, company and address, private and business number with dialling prefix). As an option, these items of data can be displayed when the SIMpad SL4 is switched on. It is also possible to input notes, to be displayed when it is switched on.

  • Page 50: Internet Options

    • This control panel is identical with the memory control panel described in see 5.4.13.15 Device Information: • Device type (related to hardware version) • Software version (hardware version - OEM/Siemens variant - software language - version number) • Serial number • Bootloader version 5.4.13.6...

  • Page 51: Jot

    5.4.13.8 Password The user can apply password protection to the SIMpad SL4. This password must initially be input twice. When the password protection has been activated, the user will be asked for the password when the SIMpad SL4 is switched on.

  • Page 52: Regional Settings

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 The password protection can only be deactivated after entering the password. If the user forgets the password the only way to re-use the SIMpad SL4 is a factory reset (see 0). 5.4.13.9 Regional settings The regional settings comprise the formats of numbers, amounts of money, date/time etc.

  • Page 53: Network

    5.4.13.11 Network The settings for the SIMpad SL4 to be a client in a network are defined here. The user can define the user name, password and domain for the network access. The control panel has a list of the installed network drivers. The following network drivers are installed by default: •...

  • Page 54: Software

    Furthermore, it is possible to specify the automatic switch-off time. This is a defined time, for which the SIMpad SL4 must remain in its idle mode (see 1.3) before it is automatically switched off. Default switch-off time is 3 minutes idle mode.

  • Page 55: Input Panel

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Operating system Version 3.0 Internet Explorer Version 4.01 Pocket Outlook® Version 3.1 Applications Microsoft® Pocket Word Version 3.01 Microsoft® Pocket Excel Version 3.01 Microsoft® Pocket Powerpoint® Version 3.01 Microsoft® Pocket Access Version 3.01 The last tab contains the registration information for the Microsoft software.

  • Page 56: 14Connection To Other Devices

    Printer Windows CE 3.0 supports by default PCL3 printers (only black & white). Colour printing requires additional drivers to be installed on the SIMpad SL4. A number of inkjet and laser printers have been tested. The following printers are supported: •...

  • Page 57: Mobile Phone

    (West Tek) 5.4.14.2 Mobile phone A mobile phone can be connected to the SIMpad SL4 via IrDA (see 4.3) or serial interface (see 4.1): • Connection via IrDA: pre-configured Hayes-compatible driver on COM3 • Connection via serial/headset interface: pre-configured Hayes-compatible driver...

  • Page 58: Modem

    The Windows Explorer (see Fehler! Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden.) under Windows CE 3.0 does not support file handling in a network! 5.4.14.5 Headset The following two Siemens headsets can be connected to the SIMpad SL4 on the Lumberg plug (see 4.1): • L36880-N3015-A119 •...

  • Page 59: Smartcard

    Other PC-Cards may be used but require the specific driver software to be loaded on the SIMpad SL4. Additional drivers will be held in the RAM memory (see 2.4) and therefore will be deleted on a Cold Start or a Factory Reset (see 0).
  • Page 60 This copying operation is critical, because if it is interrupted the SIMpad SL4 could be left in an inconsistent state, from which it could no longer be started. This inconsistent state could only be remedied by downloading a new image from a service PC (see Fig.
  • Page 61 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 User starts update client Continuation of update client after communication interruption Display of the Software Update Client informs server about menu: downloaded status before Start / Settings / Quit interruption Start Download rest of image...

  • Page 62: Software Development Kit (Sdk)

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) Program development on the SIMpad SL4 with C (API), C++ or Visual Basic requires the following software: • Embedded Visual Tools for CE: basis • SDK (software development kit) for SIMpad SL4: specific environment considering the SIMpad SL4 hardware •...

  • Page 63: Miscellaneous

    Format A5, bound • Index 6.1.3 Serial connecting cable to the PC Length: 1.8 m Caution! This cable cannot be replaced by the serial cable for Siemens mobile phones even though it looks identically! Siemens AG 63/74 ICM CP 20.08.01, David Brunner...

  • Page 64: Power Pack

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 (female) Fig. 13 Wiring of the serial connecting cable: SIMpad SL4 - PC 6.1.4 Power pack Technical data Input voltage 240VAC / 50Hz Plug type (input) EURO Output voltage 12VDC Current out Approx. 1.5A...
  • Page 65 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Fig. 10 Charging cradle (top view) Fig. 11 Charging cradle (bottom view) Siemens AG 65/74 ICM CP 20.08.01, David Brunner...

  • Page 66: Adapter Plug (Modem Cable)

    Fig. 14 Wiring of the adapter plug Approvals, certification 6.3.1 Operating characteristics and durability The details in the table below are based on normal usage of the SIMpad SL4: TFT display Max. 10,000 hours operating time Touch panel Max. 300,000 strokes with the pen or max. 2 million touches...

  • Page 67: Storage

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Upper temperature +60 °C, 72 hours Temperature cycling -20 °C / +30 °C at 1 °C/min, 5 cycles, 1 hour pause Vibration Noise, 1 m , 10 - 200 Hz, 3 x 10 min...

  • Page 68: Appendix

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Appendix Abbreviations Analog/digital Application Program Interface Back light Inverter BOST Built in Onboard Self Test Compact Disk Common Gateway Interface Clock Communication Port Ctrl Control Clear To Send Digital Asset Server Direct Current Data Carrier Detected...
  • Page 69 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Industrial Scientific Medical International Organization for Standardization Internet Service Provider ITU-TS Telecommunication Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunications Union Light Emitting Diode Not connected Operating System private branch exchange Personal Computer PC/SC Personal Computer/SmartCard...

  • Page 70: Units

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Units Ampère Milliampère Byte Kilobyte Megabyte kbps Kilobits per second Mbps Megabits per second Hertz Kilohertz Volt Siemens AG 70/74 ICM CP 20.08.01, David Brunner...

  • Page 71: Index

    Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Index transport Charging A/D converter 12, 13, 15 Charding cradle Abbreviations Charge state Access Charging time Activation process Charging tray ActiveSync Clock frequency AFNOR standard Cold start see Reset Colour Angel Appendix Colour resolution...
  • Page 72 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Device settings Device type Handheld PC 2000 22, 29 Dialling-in Handwriting recognition Dial-up connection Hardware Digital Rights Management Help Dimensions Help file Direct connection Help tool Dispatched state Online help Display HomeRF Download from a server...
  • Page 73 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Trainer Tasks Tutorial Owner Jot handwriting recognition Packing Paint Keyboard Password Keys PC Direct Connection PC-Card PDF viewer Language version Persistent registry Persistent storage file system Laser printer LEDs 7, 8, 10 7, 8...
  • Page 74 Technical Description SIMpad SL4 Version V2.0 Rubber feet Run... Tasks Terminal Terminal emulation Save Settings Terminal Server Client Scope of delivery Test probe Operating instructions Time see Date/Time Power pack Touch calibration 29, 55 Serial cable 64, 67 Touch panel...

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