8700 Series Mobile Compute r 8700/8770/8790 Versi on 1.
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IMPORTANT NOTICES FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These l imits are designed to provide reasonable prot ection again st harmful in terference in a residen tial in stallation. This equipment generates, uses a nd c an radi ate r adio f requency en ergy an d, if not in stalled and used in ac cordance with the instr uctions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
If you only transfer data to the host wirelessly, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body. FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
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CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 For Hand-held Product with RF Functions .......................
700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.7 Charging & Communications ................................................................................................... 30 1.7.1 Interface Cable Options ...................................................................................................32 1.7.2 Charging & Communication Cradle.................................................................................32 1.7.3 Understanding the LED Indicators ..........................................
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.6 Load Program ........................................................................................................................... 57 3.7 Bluetooth Menu ........................................................................................................................60 3.7.1 Information .......................................................................................................................60 3.7.2 Connect Setting...................
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................105 Cannot turn on when pressing Power key ...................................................................................105 Charging error................................................................................................................................105 Buzzer seems not working...............................
INTRODUCTION Answering the industrial demands for versatile, reliable and high-performance computers, CipherLab has developed the 8700 Mobile Computer, a heavyweight for your all-day and all-intensive data collections in harsh environments. The whole 8700 lineup comes with Bluetooth integrated and provides you with 802.11b/g and 3. 5G con nectivity to opt f or, en abling more soph isticated applicat ions an d k eeping your business online all the time.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 8700 Figure 1: Overview No. Description 1 Scanni ng window No. 2 Styl Description us 3 LCD touch screen 4 LED for Good Read, battery charging and wireless data connections 5 Keypad, 24 or 44 keys 6 Battery Latch 7 Li-ion Battery, fit to compartment 8 Direct data-transmission/charging port Warning: 2 Always make su re the hand strap is well hooked and screwed to the back of the mobile computer before use.
Introduction FEATURES Ergonomic design — rugged yet streamlined, with hand strap for secure hold Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to IP 64 Dual mode support — one barcode scan engine plus the RFID reader High capacity memory card (microSDHC) supported Flexible wi reless sol utions — 802.11b/g and 3.5G Bluetooth i ntegrated, with con nectivity opti ons for FTP client support via 802.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual ACCESSORIES Rich c hoices of op tional accessories are ma de available for yo u to enhance t he general performance of the mobile computer.
Introduction GETTING STARTED INSERTING BATTERY & MEMORY CARD For shipping and s torage purposes, save the mobile co mputer and the main battery in separate packages. This will keep both batteries in good condition for future use. Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life. To set up the mobile computer to work: 1) Hold t he mobil e compu ter st ill an d release t he h and strap f rom the bot tom of th e mobile computer. Remove the battery pack to see the socket for an external SD card.
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Introduction Figure 2: Installing Memory Card & Battery INSERTING SIM CARD The 8790 mobile computer is capable of data communications over free air, right on the road. To insert a SIM card: 1) Turn off the mobile computer. 2) Remove the top shield by unfastening the four screws. 3) Find the SIM card slot inside the top of the mobile computer. 4) Insert the SIM card and make sure its positioned correctly as shown.
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Introduction INITIAL CHARGING Due t o sh ipment, it is likely t he main bat tery an d backu p bat tery aren’t fully charged when you receive the package. B efore setting the mobi le computer to work , charge the main battery to full by direct charging using the power adapter (with the help of the USB Charging & Communication Cable or Cradle). Refer to 1.7 Charging & Communications.
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Chapter 1 USING MOBILE COMPUTER This chap ter walks you through the features and the functions that 8700 computers deliver. The 8700 lineup includes the following variations: 8700 8770 8790 mobile Bluetooth Class 2 Bluetooth Class 2 + 802.11b/g Bluetooth Class 2 + 802.11b/g + 3.5G IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Battery..................................................................... Memory.................................................................... Keypad.............
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.1.2 BACKUP BATTERY The backup battery o n the main board take s the respo nsibility to s upply po wer to the mobile computer when the main battery is re moved or drained out. When fully charged, the 3.0 V/7 mAh rechargeable Lithium button cell helps retain data in SRAM and maintain the r unning of t he real-time clock and calendar for at l east 25 days without the mai n battery. In the meantime, you ha ve to repl ace the main battery as soon as possible.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer 1.2 MEMORY The collected data ca n be sent ba ck to a host computer immediately over wireless data connections, or st ored in memory ( SRAM) for a later upload. T he mobil e compu ter is equipped with a calendar chip for accurate time/date logging. When the main battery is removed or drained, the bac kup battery on the mai n b oard takes over to ret ain the contents of SRAM and keep the real-time clock and calendar running.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.3 KEYPAD For input device, the mobile computer keeps 2 keypad layouts optional, either a 24- key type or a 44-key one. Both keypad gets programmable LED backlight as the screen does. Refer to 1.4 LCD for screen & backlight settings. Silicon rubber has been chose n fo r the keys due to dura bility and easy activation. The key cl ick sound i s configurable t hrough pro gramming or vi a System Menu. Ref er t o 3.2.5 Key Click. 1.3.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer This 24-key alphanumeric keypad enters num bers by default. The ke ypad’s alphabet key switches the keypad to al phabetic input. A few sy mbols are supp orted when the keypad sits in alphabetic input, whether uppercase or lowercase. Press the [α] key (repeatedly) until the mob ile computer shows a n “ A”, whi ch we might as well call “the alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all caps and a few symbols without holding down the [α] key.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below: SCAN Triggers the scan engine so it reads a barcode when reader function is enabled. ENTER The two [Ent er] keys on both si des of the [S CAN] key are use r-friendly and convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators. Both keys execute commands or confirm input. Press the [fn] key the pre ss either of these [Enter] keys to turn on/off the backlight for the LCD and keypad.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer fn (Function Key) This key is a modif ier ke y that requir es a second key ([0] ~ [ 9]) pressed to deliver the value of key combination. Icon Description F In default state, the functi on toggl e i s set to “Auto Resume” operates as described below: and This icon appears when you press the function key [fn], indicating the keypad s et to the functi on key input. Press a second key to get the desired function.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.3.2 44-KEY LAYOUT The 44- key keypad wedges numeric, al phabetic, navi gation, f unction keys and the modifier keys. Refer to Appendix III — K ey Reference Tables: 44-key Keypad for all the characters it enters.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer In default state, this 44-key alphanumeric keypad enters numbers and launches the functions of F1 through F15. THE [ALPHA] KEY Press the blue modifier key [ α] to toggle the keypad alphabetic, and lowercase alphabetic modes. among numeric, uppercase (repeatedly) until the mob ile computer shows an “ A”, whi ch we Press the [ α] key might as well call the “alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below. SCAN Triggers the scan engi ne so i t reads a barcod e when the re ader functi on i s enabled. ENTER The two [Ent er] keys on both si des of the [S CAN] key are use r-friendly and convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators. Both of them execute commands or confirm input. Press the [fn] key then press either of these [Enter] keys to turn on/off the backlight of LCD and keypad.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer α (Alphabet Key) This key is a modif ier key that requ ires a second key presse d to produce the blue-engraved letters (A~Z). Icon Description A This icon appears at t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen t o in dicate ke ypad set to enter all uppercase letters. a This icon appears at t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen t o in dicate ke ypad set to enter all lowercase letters. Alt Key This key is a modif ier key that alters the next key pressed.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.4 LCD The mobile computer ships with a 3” FSTN graphic LCD, 160 by 16 0 pixels res olutions, which can be programmed to display text or graphics such as specific font and company logo to meet various applications.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer + [6] Same as + [Down] 1.4.2 CALIBRATING THE SCREEN This LC D i s a touc h s creen that supports to uch control by a stylus. It also f eatures signature c apture so signatures can be saved to serve as receipt confirmation whe n goods are delivered to door. Refer to 3.2.8 Screen Calibration for screen calibration. Warning: DO NOT contact the screen surface with any pointed or sharp object.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.5 NOTIFICATIONS 1.5.1 STATUS LED A LED indic ator is recessed above the [SCAN ] button. It presents d ual modes and each mode presents dual colors. This LED indicator can be programmed to provide information that helps di agnosing the stat us of the mobile computer. For exampl e, i f you are usi ng AG Ru ntime, y ou w ill b e in formed of t he scann ing resu lt immediately.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer 1.6 DATA CAPTURE Options of different reader combination ar e supported including 1D+RFID and 2D+RFID. For each combination, both readers can be initialized and ready for scanning at the same time (dual mode operation). For example, if you press the [SCAN] trigger while running the preloaded AG runtime on the mobile computer, it will read a barcode in position or an RFID tag in proximity depending on which one comes first.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual MSI Disab led Disabled Disabled Plessey Enabled Postal Codes Disabled Telepen Code 128 Code 2 of 5 Code 128 Enabled Enabled Enabled GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enabled Enabled Enabled ISBT 128 Enabled Enabled Enabled Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) Enabled Enabled Enabled Interleaved 25 Enabled Enabled Enabled Matrix 25 Disabled Disabled Chinese 25 Code 3 of 9 Disabled Coop 25 Disabled Code 39 Enabled Trioptic Code 39 EAN/UPC Italian P
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer 2D Symbologies PDF417 Enabled MicroPDF417 Enabled Data Matrix Enabled Maxicode Enabled QR Code Enabled 27
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.6.2 RFID TAGS SUPPORTED The RFID reader supports read/write operat ions depend ing on the tags. T he s upported labels include ISO 15 693, Icode ®, IS O 14 443A, a nd ISO 1444 3B. Currently, the performance of some tags has been confirmed, and the results are listed below for yo ur reference. Refer to 3.3.9 RFID for functional test. Note: You should study the specifications of RFID tags before use.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer Tag-it HF-I Std 9 9 TempSense 9 -- ICODE1 with EAS&AFI 9 9 ICODE 9 9 29
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.7 CHARGING & COMMUNICATIONS Normally the mobile computer ships with a USB cable for charging and communi cations. A variety of cradles are also developed and made available to you to meet your needs.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer RS-232 Interface Cable Task RS-232 Cable + 5V Power Adapter Charging 5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon) Communications If you have FORGE Appl ication Generator i nstalled on your PC, you may use a down load utili ty t o recei ve da ta from your PC; or you can run HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.7.1 INTERFACE CABLE OPTIONS When charging by the USB cable, the standard charging current is 500 mA. However, it is recommended that yo u charge the mobile computer b y the exte rnal power source through the power adapter to speed up charging the battery. If you want to disable char ging for 8700, change the charging current to 0 mA after connecting the USB cable. Refer to 3.2.10 USB Charge Current.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer 4) Connect the charging & communication cable if data connection is required. Note: (1) Tighten the two screw-in connectors to secure the cable. (2) As the mobile computer will be charged via cradle, the power receptacle on the charging & communication cable is inefficacious.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Charging & Communication Cradle No. Description No. Description 1 LED Indicators (from left to right): 2 Charging Slot for the mobile computer 4 Cable Connector (USB or RS-232) Charge USB TX/RX Power Refer to 1.7.3 Understandi ng the LED Indicators.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer 1.7.3 UNDERSTANDING THE LED INDICATORS The LED indicators on the cradle deliver the cradle’s status. For the charging status of the mobile computer’s main battery pack, check out the device’ screen.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.8 SD CARD A SD card i nserted in t he mobil e c omputer is direct ly acc essible for user’s applications. Yet when the mobile c omputer co nnects to the host computer via a USB cable, the SD card can work as a removable disk (USB mass storage device) as long as it is configured properly through programming or via System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu | 1. Run As USB Disk. Refer to 3.8 SD Card Menu.
Chapter 1 Using mobile computer DAT Filename DAT file #1 TXACT1.DAT DAT file #2 TXACT2.DAT DAT file #3 TXACT3.DAT DAT file #4 TXACT4.DAT DAT file #5 TXACT5.DAT DAT file #6 TXACT6.DAT DBF Filename DBF file #1 DBF file #2 DBF file #3 DBF file #4 DBF file #5 Record file F1.DB0 System De fault Index F1.DB1 Index file #1 F1.DB2 Index file #2 F1.DB3 Index file #3 F1.DB4 Record file F2.DB0 System De fault Index F2.DB1 Index file #1 F2.DB2 Index file #2 F2.DB3 Index file #3 F2.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual \AG\DBF \AG\DAT \AG\EXPORT Application Generator (a.k.a. AG) This di rectory stores the DAT, DBF, and Lookup fil es that are created and/or accessed in Application Generator. \AG\IMPORT 1.8.3 FILE NAME A f ile n ame mu st follow 8. 3 f ormat ( = sh ort filenames) — at most 8 c haracters for filename, and at most three characters for f ilename ex tension.
Chapter 2 LEARNING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE This chap ter describes the softwar e preinsta lled on the mobile computer — the Kernel, System, and Application, and each has its own function menu. When a menu displays, select an item by either of the following ways: Press t he navigation k eys [Up ] a nd [Down] to move be tween the menu items and press [Enter] to select one. Press the number key that corresponds to the menu item to select it. Use a stylus to tap an item from the menu to select it.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual On each screen, the bottom line displays status icons, such as: The 4-bar battery icon indicates the current power status. The status icon of input mode is controlled by the modifier key: or The status icon of function mode is controlled by the modifier key: The turn-page icon ( ) indicates there is a previous page or menu. or To return to a previous page or menu, yo u may press [ESC], touch the menu title, or follow the on-screen instructions.
Chapter 2 Learning Software Architecture 2.1 APPLICATION MODULE The mobile computer ships with the software package on the CD-ROM. It includes FORGE Application Generator (batch- an d WLAN- versions), MIRROR Emulator (V T and 5250 versions), download utilities, etc. 2.1.1 FORGE APPLICATION GENERATOR (AG) For t he easy dev elopment of applicat ions, the mobile computer is preloaded with AG runtime. Wh en y ou turn on the mobile com puter, it di splays u ser application’s main menu as below.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 2.1.2 MIRROR EMULATOR (CIPHERNET) The mobile computer supports VT100/220 and IBM 5250 ter minal emulation for accessing a backe nd d atabase. I nstead of using FORGE Application Generator, y ou may downl oad the ter minal emu lation program, i.e. C ipherNet Runtime, to the mobile computer. Refer to 3.6 Load Program. T hen ru n i ndividual compani on tool on yo ur computer. For details on the MIRROR Emulator application, refer to associated user manuals.
Chapter 2 Learning Software Architecture 2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CORE For managi ng s ystem confi gurations an d m ultiple programs, each mobi le computer comes with System Menu, Program Manager, an d Kernel Menu. Th e following chapters gu ide you to how the mobile comput er is configured for system operation and program download. 2.2.1 SYSTEM MENU System Menu is bundled with BASIC Runtime or user programs that are written in “C”.
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Chapter 3 SYSTEM MENU System Menu is a powerful utility that offers an interface for engineers (programmers or system integrators) to view sys tem inform ation, cha nge t he co nfiguration par ameters, download programs and run diagnostics. As System Menu is intended for engineers’ te sts and maintenance ONLY, pa ssword protection is provided to pr event unauthorized users from accidentally changing system settings. Warning! System Menu is NO T for the use of any e nd users.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Information............................................................... 3.2 Settings ................................................................... 3.3 Tests ....................................................................... 3.4 Memory.................................................................... 3.5 Power ...................................................................... 3.6 Load Program................................
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.1.1 UNDERSTANDING DEVICE CODE The device code covers a few pieces of info rmation about the hardware housed inside the mobile computer. The coding rule is tabulated as follows: Device Code Modular Component Coding 1st digit 0= none Reader module 1= CCD scan engine 2= Laser scan engine 3= 2D scan engine 4= Long Range Laser scan engine 2nd digit 3rd digit Wireless module RFID, GPS module 4= Bluetooth + 802.11b/g (8770) 5= Bluetooth only (8700) 7= Bluetooth + 3.5G + 802.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.2 SETTINGS This subm enu access es the mobile compu defaults.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.2.3 AUTO OFF Sets the mobile computer to automatically power off after idleness for a period of time. Enter a value between 0 and 999 (minute). Note: To disable this function, enter 0. 3.2.4 POWER ON (& WAKEUP EVENT) OPTIONS This i s a su bmenu t hat confi gures how the mobile computer starts up a nd what event wakes up the mobile computer: Power On Options Press the na vigation keys [Up] and [D [Enter] to select it. own] to sel ect betwee n “Resume” and “Restart ”.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Note: The password is case-sensitive. To disable a previous password, press both [Enter] when you are asked to "Input new password" and "Verify password". 3.2.7 FONT Shows the font information. It displays “System Font” if no custom font file is a ctive on the mobile computer. If a multi-language font file is downloaded, you are able to select a font from the list. 3.2.
Chapter 3 System Menu Note: (1) USB direct charging, 500 mA: USB icon (2) 5V charging from the adapter: Plug icon 3.2.11 DEFAULT SET Restores the system settings to default factory state, except for the reader settings. 3.2.12 RESET READER Restores the reader settings to factory default state. 3.2.13 CONTRAST Sets the contrast level for the LCD. Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to adjust the contrast level (7 levels).
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.3 TESTS Provides a variety of functional tests on the mobile computer’s key parts. 3.3.1 READER Launches the test on the scanner’s reading performance. Symbologies supported depend on the scan engine you use. Refer to 1.6 Data Capture for the symbologies enabled by default. Symbologies disabled by default can only be enabled through programming. Press the [SCAN] key to start testing. To stop and quit the test, press any key. 3.3.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.3.6 TOUCH SCREEN Launches the test on the mobile computer’s signature capture with the help of the stylus. To stop and quit the test, press [ESC] or tap [OK] on the screen. 3.3.7 VIBRATOR Launches the test on the mobile computer’s vibrator. To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. 3.3.8 ECHO TEST Launches t he test on the mobi le computer ’s data con nection est ablished th rough the physical USB cable or a RS-232 cable.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.3.10 GPS Launches t he test on the mobi le computer’s GPS receiver. It gives a general review of the mobile computer’s real t ime s peed an d posit ion in formation, and also t he sat ellite count and signal strength. To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. Note: This test is available only when the GPS module is present.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.4 MEMORY Delivers t he in formation about th e mobile compu ter’s memory . It also in itializes the memory. 3.4.1 SIZE INFORMATION Delivers an overview of memory information: RAM Flash — — onboard SRAM for data memory program memory 3.4.2 INITIALIZE Initializes the data memory. Warning! The contents of th e data memory (SRAM) will be w iped out after memory initialization.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.5 POWER Delivers the mobile computer’s current voltage consumption. Main (battery) Shows the dynamic status of the battery pack, which is the main power source. Backup (battery) Shows the dynamic status of the button cell, which supplies power to retain data in SRAM. Warning! 56 Always ex amine t he b attery icon on the de alerted for a low battery condition.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.6 LOAD PROGRAM Launches t he mobi le computer’s L oad Program serv ice provided by the kernel. After a program is downloaded to the mobile comp uter, you won’t be abl e to return to System Menu by pressing [ESC] as the kernel will take over the job. In this case, restart the mobile computer to activate the new program. Refer to Appendix I Download Utility.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual SETTINGS Interface Options Description RS232 Loading programs from RS232-interfaced devices such as your PC. The mobile computer nee ds t o connect to your PC with a RS 232 cable. Baud rate setti ngs are necessary o n both your PC and the mobile computer. USB VCOM Loading programs from USB-i nterfaced devi ces such as Your P C. Th e mobile computer needs to connect to your PC with a USB cable. Bluetooth Loading programs from Bluetooth-enabled devices.
Chapter 3 System Menu LOAD PROGRAM VIA SD CARD Press the navigation keys to move between the files. Press [Enter] to select and view the information of the selected program file. 1) If you have copied the desired program file(s) to your SD card, go to System Menu | 6. Load Program and select SD Card. Yo u will s ee a list of all the files under the directory “\Program”, as shown above. 2) Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the listed files.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.7 BLUETOOTH MENU Sets the mobile computer to work with other Bluetooth devices. It takes correct settings to enable the Bluetooth communication. Default Value Bluetooth Settings Connect Setting HID SPP DUN Items Need to Be Checked Local Name Model no. + Serial no.
Chapter 3 System Menu CTY "Normal" means all 79 channels are available for frequency-hopping. DHCP There are ba ndwidth limitations for 2.4 GHz IS M band i n some countri es. F or example, only 23 RF channels are def ined in stead o f 7 9 R F channels in J apan, Spain and France. DHCP server in use or not It will automatically become enabled while connecting to a BT-GPRS AP. IP address of the mobile computer IP 3.7.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary. Note: BT-GPRS AP Name, DHCP and local IP Address are required for DUN-GPRS m ode only. 3.7.3 SECURITY Sets or modifies the security parameters for the mobile computer’s Bluetooth connection. Authentication Such “Authe ntication” concerns the pre-pairing vali dation between two Bl uetooth devi ces befor e they can communicate with each other. Options available are Enable and Disable.
Chapter 3 System Menu HID: - DUN Modem – Select this com mand to have the m obile computer access a Bluetooth mo dem or mobile phone to use it as a wireless modem. - DUN GPRS – Select this command to have the mobile computer access a GPRS-enabled mobile phone to connect to a GPRS AP. Human Interface Device Profile Bluetooth HID enables the mobile computer to function as an i nput device (such as a keyboard) f or anot her Bluetooth e nabled devi ce suc h as your PC.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual SPP Master Sets the mobile computer as a master device. 1. Pairing with your PC (slave) must be completed first. 2. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include: - Select “RS-232” for interface. - Use the (incoming) Bluetooth COM port that has been paired. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 3. Start the echo test on both sides. The mobile computer will try to connect to PC (slave). SPP Slave Sets the mobile computer as a slave device. 1.
Chapter 3 System Menu DUN GPRS Sets the mobile computer to connect to a mobile phone with 3.5G functionality. 1. Pairing with that mobile phone must be completed first. On the mobile computer, under when you are prompted to select the type of the target device, select “DialUp Network”. 2. Under the mobi le computer’s Echo Tests | 5. DUN GPRS command, enter the IP and port number of the server. 3. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.7.6 FREQUENT DEVICES Lists the devices the mobile computer has recently Bluetooth-connected to. Such list gets updated ea ch time pairing is achieved for the mobile co mputer with another Bluetooth device. Listed are the connected devices with any of the following services: Serial Port (SPP) Dial-Up Networking (DUN) Human Interface Device (HID) For the device name, maximum 11 characters are displayed.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.8 SD CARD MENU Sets the mobile computer to a removabl e disk when equipped with a SD card. The files on the SD card can be accessed directly. Note: (1) As soon as a SD card is installed in the mobile computer, the card icon appears at the bottom of the screen. When the SD card is accessed, suc h icon starts to blink. (2) As long as the mobile computer is pre installed w ith Batch AG ru ntime, it w ill automatically create tw o working directories “\AG\IMPORT” and “\AG\EXPORT” as so
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Check Memory Checks the memory size of the SD card inserted. For an SD card that has never been used on the mobile computer, a me ssage like “Found New SD Card” will di splay a llowing users to scan the c ard for mem ory check. However you can select cancellation and run the memory check later. Check File Size Calibrates the size of the DAT files on the SD card when running BASIC application. This command also refreshes the size of “A:\BASICRUN\TXACTn.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.9 SERIAL PPP MENU Enables the mobile computer to connect to a generic modem by seri al PPP to access the Internet. The parameters must be correctly set to establish the connection. Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is a method of connecting the mobile computer to t he Internet over seria l lin ks. It send s TCP/I P p ackets to a server tha t connects to the Internet. 3.9.1 INFORMATION Delivers the serial PPP library version. Serial PPP Menu | 1.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.9.2 CONNECTION SET Sets the mobile computer’s serial PPP connection to a generic modem. DialUp Number Enter the number provided by your ISP. Login Name Enter the login name provided by your ISP. Login Password Enter the login password provided by your ISP. Baud Rate Select a desired baud rate. 3.9.3 ECHO TEST Launches t he echo t ests that Point-to-Point Protocol.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.10 WI-FI MENU Sets the mobile computer’s 802.11b/g connection. Note: This menu item is available only when the Wi-Fi module is present. Wi-Fi Settings Default Value Network Setting Ad-hoc Infrastructure Items Need to Be Checked DHCP Enabled --- v SubNet Mask 255.255.128.0 v v Local IP Address 0.0.0.0 v v Default Gateway 0.0.0.0 --- v DNS Server 0.0.0.0 --- v Domain Name --- --- v Local Name Model no. + Serial no.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.10.1 INFORMATION Delivers the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi networking configuration. Wi-Fi Menu | 1. Information Lib Kernel version All user libraries reside in Kernel; no external libraries are required. Ver Firmware version of the Wi-Fi module MAC MAC address of the Wi-Fi module IAM A name given to the mobile computer for identification. By default, it is comprised of model number and the serial number. (Identical to 3. WLAN Setting | 1.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.10.2 NETWORK SETTING Sets the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi networking parameters. DHCP Options — Enable or Disable Subnet Mask Enter a new Mask IP, if necessary. Local IP Address Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary. Default Gateway Enter a new address for the default Gateway, if necessary. DNS Server Enter a new address for the DNS server, if necessary. Domain Name When DHCP server is enabled, the domain name of the host displays in this field.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.10.3 WLAN SETTING Sets the m obile computer’s Wi-Fi connection that works in ei ther mode – (1) Ad-hoc mode: peer-to-peer, or (2) Infrastructure mode: point to mu lti-point th rough access points. Set the following parameters: Local Name Enter a name for identifying the mobile computer. By default, the name is comprised of the model number and the serial number. SS ID “SS ID ” means “Service Set Identifier”.
Chapter 3 System Menu Ad-Hoc This refers to peer-to-peer mode, without going through access points. Options — Enable or Disable Fixed BSSID This refers to the use of a specific AP’s MAC address as the fixed Basic Service Set Identifier. When a Fixed BSSID is set, the mobile computer can ONLY communicate with the one and only access point.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.10.4 SECURITY Sets or modifies the security parameters for the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi connections. WEP: EAP: WPA: Wired Equivalent Privacy Extensible Authentication Protocol Wi-Fi Protected Access Authentication [1] Open System “Open S ystem” is the defaul t. Where i t is set to “Open S ystem”, there is no authentication. [0] Share Key If it is set to “Share Key”, a WEP key needs to be set up. See WEP Menu in the following for details.
Chapter 3 System Menu WPA2 Setting WPA Passphrase Enable Disable (default) Enter a phrase as your password (8 ~ 63 characters) 3.10.5 ECHO TESTS Launches the echo tes ts that verify if the mobile computer sits within the coverage of a WLAN. It al so hel ps esti mate the number of APs a nd mobile computers nee ded, a nd helps with the topology of APs deployment. Client Mode Select this item to set the mobi le computer as a cli ent. Ente r the IP address of the server connect to.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1) If the mobile computer is associating with an access point for the first time, there will be an antenna icon developing on the screen to i ndicate that the m obile computer is processing a pre-share key. 2) After a pre-share key is generated, the mobile computer proceed s to establish a connection with the access point, and you will see the whole antenna flashing.
Chapter 3 System Menu When the echo test is ongoing, the details display as illustrated below. SNR (dB) T RSS (-dBm) NF (-dBm) (Signal to Noise ratio) (Transmit Speed) (Received Signal Strength Level) (Noise Floor Level) 0 ~ 10 Very Poor 1 Mbps 0 ~ 60 Strong 0 ~ 92 Strong 10 ~ 20 Poor 2 Mbps 60 ~ 75 Moderate 92 ~ 98 Moderate 20 ~ 30 Fair 5.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.11 DOFTP MENU Sets the mobile computer to log into an FTP server via Wi-Fi for the following tasks: Execute an d/or up date “FTP.dat”, a scri pt file tha t keeps the hi story of the mo bile computer’s program updates. Download program update(s) Note: Go to System Menu and configure the network settings first. Refer to 3.10 Wi-Fi Menu. .
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.11.1 LOCAL Sets the mobile computer to downl oad pr ogram update or updates the script file “FTP.dat” according to the “FTP.dat” saved in the local storage of mobile computer. Be sure to connect the mobile computer to a preset access point via Wi-Fi first. 3.11.2 MANUAL Sets the mobile computer to update pro grams accordi ng to th e remote script fi le “FTP.dat” on the FTP server the mobile comput er connects to.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.12 3.5G MENU Sets t he mobile computer’s HSDPA net working. T he i nformation requi red must be obtained from your 3.5G network operator. HSDPA service can be summarized as follows: Receiving and sending data, including SMS (Short Message Service) and data call. By HSDPA, the mobile computer can estab lish a con nection wi th a remote content server that connects to the Internet. Only client-initiated connection is supported.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.12.2 SECURITY Sets up the security c heck for the SIM card inserted in th e mobile c omputer. Wit h t he submenu featured, you can set up a PIN code for authentica ting the access to the SIM card. You can also change the PIN code if necessary. PIN Code Facility Enabled (PIN Code check) Disabled (default) PIN Code Change the SIM card’s PIN code.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.12.3 3.5G SETTING Sets the mobile computer to access 3.5G mobile network. AP Name Enter the AP name of your 3.5G operator. DHCP Options – Enable (default) or Disable Local IP Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary. CHAP Menu “CHAP” is the acronym o f “Chall enge Handshak e Authentication Protocol ”. It deal s wi th a n authentication measure used by Point to Point Protocol (PPP) servers to validate the identity of remote clients.
Chapter 3 System Menu 3.12.4 3.5G TESTS This submenu provides the test for mobile computer to access the Short Message Service provided by the mobile network o perator an d also the tests on the mobile computer’ s connectivity to a 3.5G wireless modem and HSDPA AP. SMS Test Select this command to send out a test message you are prompted to. to verify the SMS. Enter a call ed number when Modem Echo Select this command to have the mobile computer test-connect to a 3.5G modem. 1.
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Chapter 4 PROGRAM MANAGER & KERNEL This chapter will give you an account of the mobile computer’s Program Manager an d Kernel that manage multiple programs and firmware upgrade. IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Program Manager ...................................................... 87 4.2 Kernel ...................................................................... 92 4.1 PROGRAM MANAGER The mobile computer supports mu ltiple app lications an d lan guages.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.1.1 DOWNLOAD Select this item to loads programs for the mobile computer. When this item is selected, it first lists the programs currently stored on the mobile computer with size information. The program name allows up to 12 characters while program size is reflected in kilobytes. Multiple application programs are downloadable to the mobile computer through a variety of interfaces.
Chapter 4 Program Manager & Kernel The line starting with “ACT” indicates the program that is activated and in use on the mobile com puter at the moment. This is mobile computer’s system starts up. the program that is executed when the The line starting with the letter “f” is a reserv ed line to display the font file (.SHX) in use by the mobile computer at the moment. Note: For a custom font file (.SHX) or a BASIC program downloaded via System Menu | 6. Load Program. (.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Download to Memory Sector “ACT”: 1. Press the navigation key [Down] to move down to the acti ve memory sector, “ACT”, whi ch may be unoccupied already. Press [Enter] to select it. 2. Select a desired interface for downloading. 3. Connect the interface cable if required. 4. On your PC, run the util ity ProgLoad.exe. Make nec essary configuration on its user’s i nterface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and press OK button to proce ed.
Chapter 4 Program Manager & Kernel 4.1.3 UPLOAD Backs up any or all of the programs stored on the mobile computer to a host computer or another mobile computer. T his is h elpful f or clon ing sof tware bet ween mu ltiple mobile computers. Note: To cl one all of the programs, the target mobil e computer cannot have any oth er program downloaded except the active one, which means its memory sector 1 ~ 6 must be empty! For the uploading procedures, please see similar.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.2 KERNEL The kernel resides in the innerm ost core of the system. It has the highest security and is always protected by the system. When the application program is corrupted and System Menu fails at the same time, Kernel Menu provides an access to fix the system. Warning! Kernel Menu is intended for the sys tem m anagement of admi nistrator’s level. Non-administrative access to this menu should be warded off.
Chapter 4 Program Manager & Kernel 4.2.1 KERNEL INFORMATION Delivers the important system information that helps diagnose the system. Kernel Menu | 1. Information H/W Hardware version S/N Serial number of the mobile computer M/D Manufacturing date BL Bootloader version KNL Kernel version DEV The 5-digit code stands for the combination of the hardware i nstalled in the mobil e computer. See the coding rule at 3.1.1 Understanding Device Code.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.2.2 KERNEL UPDATE Updates the kernel and bootloader. Suc h up date may be necessary to improve system performance, or for the mercy of other cons iderations. Refer to Appendix I Download Utility. To download a kernel (K8700.shx) or bootloader (BL8700.shx) update, the procedure is the same as that for downloading a program. Any attempt to download an older version of bootloader will be rejected. The system will restart itself right after downloading.
Chapter 4 Program Manager & Kernel Options Description RS232 By selecting RS232 interface, you nee d to configure baud rate settings both on your PC and the mobile computer. USB VCOM By sel ecting USB Vi rtual COM for the transmi ssion i nterface, your PC and the mobile computer shoul d be connected wi th a USB cabl e before the update can be done. Bluetooth By sel ecting B luetooth f or the transmi ssion interface, you se lect to approach a Bluetooth enabled device for kernel update.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual KERNEL UPDATE VIA SD CARD In SD card directory, press the navigation keys to move between the files. Press [Enter] to select a file and view its information. 1) If the desired program file(s) has been copied to your SD card, go to Kernel Menu | 2. Kernel Update a nd select SD Card. A list of all t he files ex isting under t he directory “\Program” on the SD card will display, as shown above: 2) Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the file
Chapter 4 Program Manager & Kernel 4.2.3 BURN-IN TEST Launches the burn-in test that is intended for factory’s manufacturing purpose. Warning! You should not perform this test. 4.2.4 SYSTEM MENU Refer to Chapter 3. System Menu for details. This menu item is exactly the same as the System Menu for system configuration.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Designation Wireless Communications Bluetooth Class 2 8700 8770 8790 √ √ √ √ √ 802.11b/g 3.5G Readers Electrical Characteristics Barcode Reader CCD (linear imager) Standard Laser Long Range Laser 2D Imager RFID Reader Frequency 13.56 MHz Main Battery Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual Environmental Characteristics Expansion Slot microSDHC supported Enclosure Material Rubber & ABS plastic Dimensions 230 mm (L) x 91 mm (W) x 65 mm (H) Weight Approx.
Appendix I DOWNLOAD UTILITY For easy development of applicat ions, the mobil e computer ships w ith FORGE Application Generator program s, batch and WLAN ve rsions, as well as a download utility. FILE TYPES Depending on t he file type, a program or fon t f ile is downloadable t hrough whether System Menu, Program Manager or Kernel Menu.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual BASIC PROGRAMS To be able to download a BASIC progra m (.SYN) to the mobile computer via System Menu, you have to download a BASIC r untime (e.g. B8700.SHX) via System Menu or Program Manager first.
Appendix I Download Utility PROGLOAD.EXE The ut ility “ ProgLoad.exe” is prov ided f or y ou t o down load a program ( *.SHX, *.SYN or *. BIN) to the mobile computer. Run the program on yo ur PC. The following dialog bo x pops up. Click to select Communication interface, COM port, and Baud rate. Choose file type and file. Communication Type RS-232/IrDA Connection via direct RS-232 cable, IrDA port, or Bluetooth SPP Cradle-IR Connection via cradle TCP/IP Connection over networks File Type .
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Appendix II TROUBLESHOOTING CANNOT TURN ON WHEN PRESSING POWER KEY Make sure the battery pack is installed properly. Re-charge the battery inside the mobile co mputer and monitor the chargi ng s tatus. (See 3.5 Power.) If the battery is faulty, replace it with a fresh and fully charged battery. CHARGING ERROR If using the USB cable for direct charging, make sure a suitable charging current is selected. (See 3.2.10 USB Charge Current.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual KEYPAD SEEMS NOT WORKING Perform the keyboard test. (See 3.3.4 Keyboard.) If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. VIBRATOR SEEMS NOT WORKING Perform the vibrator test. (See 3.3.7 Vibrator.) If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. MOBILE COMPUTER SEEMS NOT WORKING Upload all data to the host and perform the memory test. (See 3.3.5 Memory.
Appendix II Troubleshooting OUT OF SCANNING RANGE Try adjusting the scanning distance from the scanner to the barcode. CANNOT TRANSMIT/RECEIVE DATA USING RS-232 CABLE Check if the RS-232 connection is correct and secured. Make sure the serial port settings o n your PC are consi stent with t he seri al parameters on the mobile computer. Try to establish connection again. If the problem persists , run the Echo Test to check if the RS-232 interface betwee n the mobile computer and your PC is working.
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual VIA WI-FI Make sure the mobile c omputer is connected to an access point prop erly, under the same SSID. Try to establish connection again. Check if the relevant settings are correct. (See 3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.) If th e problem persist s, ru n th e Echo T est to ch eck if th e con nection is working properly. (See 3.10.5 Echo Tests.
Appendix III KEY REFERENCE TABLES 24-KEY KEYPAD SYSTEM DEFAULTS Key [α] key pressed once [α] key pressed twice Key [fn] key pressed once [fn] key pressed twice 1 Space Space 1 F1 1 2 ABC abc 2 F2 2 3 DEF def 3 F3 3 4 GHI ghi 4 F4 4 5 JKL jkl 5 F5 5 6 MNO mno 6 F6 6 7 PQRS pqrs 7 F7 7 8 TUV tuv 8 F8 8 9 WXYZ wxyz 9 F9 9 - +$_ +$_ - - - 0 /* /* 0 F10 0 . %#;, %#;, . . .
8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual 44-KEY KEYPAD SYSTEM DEFAULTS Key [α] key pressed once [α] key pressed twice Key [fn] key pressed once 1 A a 1 ^ 2 B b 2 & 3 C c 3 4 D d 4 [ 5 E e 5 ] 6 F f 6 7 G g 7 < 8 H h 8 > 9 I i 9 ? - J j - $ 0 K k 0 % . L l .
Appendix III Key Reference Tables Key [α] key pressed once [α] key pressed twice Key [fn] key pressed once F1 M m F1 + F2 N n F2 - F3 O o F3 * F4 P p F4 / F5 Q q F5 = F6 R r F6 F16 F7 S s F7 F17 F8 T t F8 F18 F9 U u F9 F19 F10 V v F10 F20 F11 W w F11 F21 F12 X x F12 F22 F13 Y y F13 F23 F14 Z z F14 F24 F15 null null F15 _ 111
