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Revision A
May 2014
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 1.0.8. 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 1.0.8 (Build 385) and the MCU (also known as Bongo) shows a version earlier than
0x89, follow the instructions below to update the firmware.
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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 http://trl.trimble.com/dscgi/ds.py/Get/File-
712222/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.
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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 1.0.8 Build 385
Enhancements
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.
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Firmware 1.0.7 Build 350
Enhancements
Added support for optional built in RFID reader:
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.
Bug fixes
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 1.0.6 Build 315
Enhancements
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 1.0.5 Build 245
Enhancements
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
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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 1.0.4 Build 190
Updated Camera application
Updated backlight control
Added new compass calibration routine
Firmware 1.0.3 Build 170
Updated camera application
Updated SatViewer utility
Updated Bluetooth driver
Firmware 1.0.2 Build 135
Updated camera application
Updated battery driver
Removed references to radios on military SKUs
Firmware 1.0.1 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 1.0.0 Build 94
First OS released
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BONGO (MCU) release notes
Bongo 89
Now updated automatically when using the firmware 1.0.8 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
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Westminster, Colorado 800021
USA
800-361-1249 (toll free in USA)
+1-937-245-5154 Phone
+1-937-233-9441 Fax
www.trimble.com
Copyright and Trademarks
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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
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Release Notice
This is the May 2014 release (Revision A) of the Release Notes.