Reference Manual 9500 Version 1.
Copyright Notice Copyright © 2006 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All rights reserved The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited. Due to continued product development this information may change without notice.
FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Care & Maintenance This terminal is intended for industrial use. The terminal is rated IP 64, however, it may do damage to the terminal when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet. When the body of the terminal gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe off the dust. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the LCD dry. For a liquid crystal display (LCD) or touch screen, use a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth to wipe dust off the screen.
Power Management For any portable device, power management is a critical issue especially when you are on the road. Below are some tips to help you save battery power. If you need to speed up charging the terminal, turn it off while being seated in the cradle. Bring a second battery pack on the road. Others include: Go to Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight Configure system settings to turn off the LCD backlight when the terminal is not in use for a period of time.
i Contents Copyright Notice I FCC Regulations III Safety Precautions III Care & Maintenance IV Power Management V Preface 1 Revision History ...........................................................................................................................................1 CHAPTER 1: Introducing 9500 3 1.1 Product Highlights ..................................................................................................................................3 1.2 Nomenclature.............
ii Contents CHAPTER 2: Installing 9500 27 2.1 Battery Pack..........................................................................................................................................28 2.2 Hand Strap ............................................................................................................................................29 2.3 Pistol Grip........................................................................................................................................
Contents iii 5.3.2 Pair tab....................................................................................................................................56 5.3.3 Serial Port tab .........................................................................................................................56 5.4 Wi-Fi Utility .........................................................................................................................................56 5.4.1 Status tab ...........................
iv Contents Table of Figures Figure 1: Nomenclature (front & back) .....................................................................................4 Figure 2: Nomenclature of accessories.......................................................................................5 Figure 3: 27-key layout ..............................................................................................................12 Figure 4: Installing battery pack ...........................................................
1 Preface The 9500 Portable Data Terminal is the first in the line of Syntech's Windows Mobile-based products that runs on Windows Mobile 2003 and integrates powerful utilities for data collection, processing, and transmission. Its large color transflective TFT display guarantees ease in reading in all lighting conditions. Built-in with a wireless combo module for Bluetooth and 802.11b technologies, the 9500 terminal delivers wireless connectivity seamlessly.
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3 CHAPTER 1 Introducing 9500 This chapter explains the hardware parts and features of the 9500 terminal. In This Chapter 1.1 Product Highlights ....................................................... 3 1.2 Nomenclature............................................................... 4 1.3 Features........................................................................ 7 1.4 Unpacking the package................................................ 24 1.5 Options..................................................
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Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 7 1.3 Features 1.3.1 Battery Main Battery The 9500 terminal is powered by a rechargeable 3.7 V/4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack. It takes approximately four hours to fully charge it. During normal operation, the terminal can work for up to 16 hours. Warning: Using backlight, wireless connectivity, and peripherals while on battery power will substantially reduce battery life.
8 CPT-9500 Reference Manual Warning: Data loss may occur with SDRAM during low battery condition. Always save data before running out of power or keep a fresh battery for replacement. Warning of Low Battery & Very Low Battery Battery Settings Start > Settings > System tab > Power > Battery tab You can always monitor a low battery charge or discharged battery before you receive a warning message indicating a low battery condition. A battery bar will show the progress of charging.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 9 1.3.2 CPU Built to run Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, the 9500 terminal is equipped with an Intel X-Scale 400 MHz RISC microprocessor that runs on a 200 MHz RAM BUS. CPU Settings Start > Settings > System tab > System Console > Power Manager tab You may select to set the CPU speed at either 400 MHz or 200 MHz.
10 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 1.3.3 Memory & Calendar The terminal is equipped with two card slots, one SD and one CompactFlash Type II. You may upgrade memory by inserting an optional SD or CF memory card. Warning: If not factory-installed, the Ingress Protection rating of enclosures may not be the same as claimed. Read-only Memory (ROM) A total of 128 megabytes flash memory. Mostly, it is for storing OS (Windows Mobile 2003) and custom application programs.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 11 Memory Settings Start > Settings > System tab > Memory > Main tab In this tab, it displays the current capacity and usage of the 64 MB onboard SDRAM. You may tap, hold, and drag the slider to re-allocate the memory. SDRAM Storage memory (left) Program memory (right) 64 MB onboard It refers to the memory allocated for It refers to the memory allocated for file and data storage. running programs.
12 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 1.3.4 Keyboard The terminal is equipped with a physical keypad that consists of 27 keys. Silicon rubber has been chosen for their durability and prompt feedback. The layout of the 27-key keypad includes alphanumeric, assorted characters, etc. This keypad is set to numeric mode by default. Figure 3: 27-key layout Note: Functionality of keys is application-dependent.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 13 Task Key The [Task] key (indicated as Button 1) on the keypad can be configured as a shortcut key for a specific program or action. It is set to trigger File Explorer by default. To launch File Explorer, press on the keypad. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab, and then select Buttons > Program Buttons tab. 2. You may select Button 1 and then assign it to trigger a different program, action, or .
14 CPT-9500 Reference Manual Func Key The [Func] (function) key serves as a modifier key. 1. To enable this modifier key, press on the keypad. A yellow icon of the letter "F" will appear on the navigation bar. This modifier key is hold down as long as the icon is displayed. 2. Now press another key to get the value of key combination (say, press [1] to get the value of F1). The icon will go off now. 3. To get the value of another key combination modified by the [Func] key, repeat the above steps. 4.
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16 CPT-9500 Reference Manual Alpha Key This alphanumeric keypad is set to numeric mode by default. The Alpha key serves as a toggle among numeric, alpha (lower case alphabetic), and ALPHA (upper case alphabetic) modes. The alpha icon will appear on the navigation bar in a sequence as shown below. Alpha Key Input Mode N/A Numeric mode Press one time Lower alpha mode Press two times Upper alpha mode Result Note: It is not necessary to hold down the [Alpha] key.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 17 Keypad Settings + The LED backlight of keypad is turned off by default. It can be controlled by using the key combination: [Func] + [0]. Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications > Sound tab To configure the key click, go to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications > Sound tab, and select the Hardware buttons option. Warning: Using backlight while on battery power will substantially reduce battery life.
18 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 1.3.5 LCD The terminal comes with a 3.5” TFT graphic LCD, 240 by 320 pixels resolutions. The LED backlight of screen, which helps ease reading under dim environments, can be controlled manually and automatically. Warning: Using backlight while on battery power will substantially reduce battery life. It is suggested to dim the backlight while working in a well-lit area or automatically turn off the terminal when not in use.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 19 1.3.6 Status LED The dual-color LED on top of the [Scan] button is used to provide information on status of wireless signal search or battery charging. Tasks Green LED Red LED Green & Red Low battery --- Flashing --- Charging --- On --- Charge Done On --- --- Charging Error --- --- Flashing Wireless Signal Search Flashing --- --- 1.3.
20 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 1.3.9 Barcode Reader A wide variety of scan engine is available for delivering flexibility to meet different requirements. Types of Scan Engine Remarks CCD scan engine 1D Laser scan engine 1D Long Range Laser scan engine 1D Extra Long Range Laser scan engine 1D (with aiming beam) 2D scan engine 2D RFID reader 13.56 MHz Multi-tag Reader Note: The supported RFID tags include: ISO 15693, Icode®, Tagit®, SR176, ISO 14443A, and ISO 14443B.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 21 1.3.10 Wireless Support The 9500 terminal supports state-of-the-art wireless technologies so that it is able to send/receive data in real time in an efficient way. It comes with a combo wireless module supporting Bluetooth and 802.11b technologies. Bluetooth Class 2 Bluetooth technology is for cable replacement & data exchange. With built-in Bluetooth technology, the terminal can directly communicate with any Bluetooth enabled device, not necessarily line-of-sight.
22 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 802.11b IEEE 802.11b is an industrial standard for Wireless Local Area Networking (WLAN), which enables wireless communications over a long distance. The speed of connection between two wireless devices will vary with range and signal quality. To maintain a reliable connection, the 802.11b system automatically fallback from 11 Mbps to 5.5, 2 or 1 Mbps as range increases or signal quality decreases. 802.11b Specification Frequency Range: 2.4 ~ 2.5 GHz Data rate: 11, 5.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 23 1.3.11 Resistance Shock The terminal is designed for harsh industrial environments, and is proved to survive drop test by the following criteria: Surface type: concrete Distance to surface: 1.5 meters Drop times: multiple Splash & Dust The terminal is sealed against moisture and dust to industry standard IP 64. 6 = Totally protected against dust 4 = Protection against water sprayed from all directions. That is, limited ingress is permitted.
24 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 1.4 Unpacking the package The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use when you need to store or ship the terminal. Items Quantity 9500 terminal 1 Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 1 Stylus 1 Hand strap 1 Software CD & Reference Manual 1 Note: For battery charging, you will need to purchase a charging cradle separately.
Chapter 1 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 25 1.5 Options There are a number of optional accessories to enhance the total performance of the terminal. Refer to relevant sections for details on installation. Warning: The use of any batteries or charging cradle, which are not originally sold or manufactured by Syntech for its CipherLab product lines, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself. Accessories Features...
27 CHAPTER 2 Installing 9500 The terminal is designed for portable use, and it almost requires no installation except installing the battery pack and necessary auxiliary parts. Here are some tips and suggestions that ensure safe and comfortable experience with the terminal. Battery Pack - Spare battery pack is convenient and necessary when on the road. - Be cautious of low battery conditions. - Turn off the backlight in a bright work area to save battery power.
28 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 2.1 Battery Pack 1. Place the terminal face down on a flat and clean surface. 2. Slide the battery pack into the battery compartment at a proper angle (30°~45°) so that the tabs on the bottom of the battery are hooked in the grooves of the compartment. Make sure that the battery is snugly fit into the compartment. 3. Hold the terminal still and slide the battery latch to lock the battery in the compartment. Note: For a new battery, make sure it is fully charged before use.
Chapter 2 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 29 2.2 Hand Strap When a hand strap is necessary, install it to the terminal by following the steps: 1. Place the terminal face down on a flat and clean surface. 2. Screw one end of the hand strap to the shield-like cover on the back of the terminal. 3. Insert and hook the other end of the hand strap to the bottom of the terminal. 4. Make sure the hand strap is securely attached to the terminal. 5. Adjust the length of the hand strap to suit your handbreadth.
30 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 2.3 Pistol Grip When a pistol grip is necessary, install it to the terminal by following the steps: 1. Place the terminal face down on a flat and clean surface. 2. Remove the shield-like cover on the back of the terminal by unscrewing. If there is a hand strap installed, remove it first. Keep the cover and screws for future use when the pistol grip is not desired. 3. Connect the power connector from the pistol grip to the receptacle on the terminal. 4.
Chapter 2 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 31 2.4 Cradle The cradle is designed for charging and communications at the same time. 1. Place the cradle in a flat and clean surface. 2. Connect the line of the power adaptor to the power jack on the back of the cradle. 3. Connect the power adaptor to a suitable power outlet. 4. The cradle is ready for charging the terminal (loaded with main battery) and one spare battery pack. Seat the terminal and/or the spare battery pack then. 5.
32 CPT-9500 Reference Manual Tasks Power Green LED Red LED Green & Red Cradle Power On --- --- Charging --- On --- Charge Done On --- --- Charging Error --- --- Flashing Warning: Charging error may occur due to a power failure or defected battery contacts. 2.4.2 Communications When the cradle is set up, 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the back of the cradle. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a host computer.
33 CHAPTER 3 Basics This chapter mainly describes the basic skills to work with the 9500 terminal. The add-on utilities for applications regarding data collection, processing, and transmission, are introduced in the following chapters. The 9500 terminal is specifically designed for real-time data collection in the Windows Mobile environment. It won't take long for any Windows user to get familiarized with it. Keep these two basic skills in mind and explore this Windows Mobile device at ease.
34 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 3.1 General When the 9500 terminal is fully charged, you may remove it from the cradle. Then turn on the terminal and wait for the Today screen to come up. However, if you are using the terminal for the first time, there are a couple of things to do before the Today screen comes up.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 35 3.1.2 Today Screen This Today screen appears when the terminal is turned on. Alternatively, you may tap on the Windows logo or the Start button on the top-left corner of the screen, and then select Today. Note: To customize the Today screen, go to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Today. In the Items tab, [Today timeout] refers to the amount of hours of inactivity for the Today screen to show up automatically.
36 CPT-9500 Reference Manual Navigation Bar The navigation bar is at the top of the Today screen, which consists of the Start button and a number of status icons. Options (from left to right) Start button Status Icons Tap to run a program or configure settings. Start menu: list up to 7 programs Recent programs: list up to 5 programs Access to Programs folder Access to Settings folder Connectivity Tap to access settings of connections.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 37 Taskbar The taskbar is at the bottom of the screen, where the New button allows the creation of different jobs. Note: To configure the New menu, go to Start > Settings > Personal tab, and select Menus. From the Today screen, the taskbar also displays shortcuts to the following items. Button Shortcut to Meaning NEW New menu Tap to create a job Wireless Power Manager Tap to run Wireless Power Manager. Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Power is turned off.
38 CPT-9500 Reference Manual Command Bar When in an application, part of the taskbar will become the Command Bar which contains buttons and menus for performing tasks in the program.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 39 3.1.3 Input Methods Data entry can be performed by the following methods: Type with the 27-key physical keypad Scan barcode or RFID tag in an application, e.g. Pocket Excel and Pocket Word Tap or write on SIP (Soft Input Panel) virtual keypad Draw in some applications, e.g. Note and Pocket Word Soft Input Panel (SIP) To show or hide the Soft Input Panel (SIP), tap the SIP button from the Command Bar. To select a SIP mode, tap the arrow next to the SIP button.
40 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 3.1.4 Reset Reset the 9500 terminal when it stops responding to input. Soft reset: Simply press the [Reset] button. Hard reset: Press the [Reset] button and the [Power] key at the same time. Warning: Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset cannot solve your problems. Soft Reset A soft reset, also known as a warm boot, will restart the terminal and keep all the saved files. To perform a soft reset, use the stylus to press the [Reset] button.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 41 3.2 ActiveSync with a Computer ActiveSync is used to synchronize information between the terminal and PC, to install programs on the terminal, and to backup and restore the terminal. The Microsoft ActiveSync program has to be installed on your desktop computer first. To download the up-to-date version of the program, you may need to go to Microsoft's official web site for Windows Mobile devices as shown below. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/default.
42 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 3. Click to select the USB connection check box, and then click the Get Connected button. 4. Follow these instructions: Connect the USB cable from the cradle to your computer. Connect the power cable from the cradle to a proper outlet. Turn on the terminal and place it in the cradle. 5. Click OK when the connection is established. 6. Click to select which partnership to set up.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 43 3.2.2 Disconnect If a synchronization job is completed and such connection is no longer desired, you may disconnect the terminal with your computer. Note: To disconnect temporarily, simply remove the terminal from the cradle. 1. Go to Start > Programs, and select ActiveSync. 2. Tap Stop on the ActiveSync window. Then, it will display "Not Connected" on the terminal. Î 3. On the computer, it will also display "Not Connected" on the Microsoft ActiveSync window. 4.
44 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 3.2.3 Re-connect If you want to re-establish a connection after it is stopped, follow these instructions. Note: To disconnect temporarily, re-seat the terminal in the cradle. 1. Run the Microsoft ActiveSync program. 2. Re-connect the USB cable from the cradle to your computer. Also make sure that The power cable from the cradle is connected to a proper outlet. The terminal is turned on and seated in the cradle. 3. Your computer will auto detect the USB device.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 45 3.3 Quick Launch a Program Press the Start button to view the Start menu. To quick launch a program, tap it. If you wish to quick launch a new program, add it to the Start menu. Note: The Start menu can list seven programs at most. 3.3.1 Configure the Start Menu 1. Go to Start > Settings > Personal tab, and select Menus. In the Start Menu tab, select from the program list to add any desired program to the Start menu.
46 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 3.3.2 Add a Program or Subfolder If your program is not on the program list, you can either use File Explorer or ActiveSync to add new program. File Explorer: to move the program by Copy and Paste Shortcut. ActiveSync on the desktop computer: to create a shortcut to the program, and place the shortcut in the Programs folder.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 47 - Go to Start > Programs (or simply tap the Start button). The new subfolder will appear. 3. Tap and hold the program, and then tap Copy on the pop-up menu. 4. Navigate to the Programs folder (My Device > Windows > Start Menu > Programs). 5. Tap and hold anywhere blank on the screen. Then tap [Paste Shortcut] on the pop-up menu. The new program will be added to the Programs folder.
48 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 6. Go to Start > Settings > Personal tab, and select Menus. The program will appear on the program list now.
Chapter 3 ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠᑌڤΖ 49 Using ActiveSync on PC 1. When connected, open the Microsoft ActiveSync window on your desktop computer. 2. Click the Explorer button from the toolbar. 3. Navigate through file folders to find the program you desire. To create subfolders under the Programs folder (or the Start menu): - Navigate to the target folder, e.g. My Pocket PC\Windows\Start Menu\Programs (or My Pocket PC\Windows\Start Menu).
50 CPT-9500 Reference Manual 8. On the terminal, go to Start > Settings > Personal tab, and select Menus. The program will appear on the program list now. Note: [Create Shortcut], [Cut], and [Paste]: The same result can be performed by [Copy] and [Paste Shortcut].
