7. Problems and Solutions
Troubleshooting
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There is a preference setting for this (pull-down menu | Setup | Preferences), see
Preferences Setup .
Can I set the time before the Handheld powers off automatically?
Yes, there is a preference setting for this (pull-down menu | Setup | Preferences),
see Preferences Setup .
How do I reset the Handheld computer?
There is a small reset hole on the back of the Handheld computer, use the stylus
(pointer) to reset.
How do I use Bluetooth with Windows Vista?
Please see the following section on Bluetooth Passkey .
C. Contact your local representative or see Notice for contact information to RTI
Electronics AB. The more information you supply will help us to get a quick solution to
your problem. Examples of useful information is screen dump pictures, exact error
message texts, log files, etc. You may also use the auto-report function described in
the section How To Report a Problem .
Bluetooth7.2
Bluetooth is a wireless way of communication between your PC/handheld and your
meter. The Piranha has built-in support for this, but with the Barracuda you need the
Barracuda Serial Bluetooth Module accessory. A Palm OS handheld also has built-in
support for Bluetooth but a PC may or may not have built-in support for Bluetooth. If
the PC does not have built-in Bluetooth support you will need a Bluetooth adapter (that
you connect to the USB port) for instance the D-Link DBT-120 or DBT-122.
The range of Bluetooth is about 10 meters (32 feet) in free air for a class 2 Bluetooth
adapter (like the D-Link DBT-122), for a class 1 Bluetooth adapter (like the Targus
ACB20EU) the theoretical range is up to 100 metres. This can be significantly shorter if
there are walls and other objects obstructing the signal.
Bluetooth and a Palm OS handheld works out of right out of the box, while using
Bluetooth and PC usually requires some work. If it is possible for you to use a USB
cable with your PC and meter then this is recommended.
7.2.1 Bluetooth Passkey
There are two different ways to use Bluetooth with you meter, without a passkey and
with a passkey (also called PIN code, authentication, and Bluetooth security code). All
meters and accessories that are delivered from RTI Electronics from the first quarter of
2010 are configured to use a passkey (0000).
Drawbacks of using a Passkey
If you enable a passkey you might experience some drawbacks.
· If you use your meter (with Bluetooth communication) with more than one PC or with
a PC and a Palm OS handheld you might need (depending on your hardware) to
add the meter (also called to pair a device, or to add as a trusted device) with the
PC/handheld every time you have used another PC or handheld with the meter.
· With a Palm OS handheld you cannot just simply start the QABrowser with
Bluetooth. You need to first add the meter as a trusted device. And if you have used
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