Reference Manual 9500CE Terminal Terminal 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 device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
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. To speed up charging the terminal, turn off the terminal and seat it in the cradle. Bring a second battery pack on the road. Stop wireless connectivity, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g that is not in use. The power to the wireless modules, 802.11b/g, is controlled by PwrMg.
i Contents Copyright Notice II FCC Regulations III Important Safety Precautions III Care & Maintenance IV Power Management V Preface 1 Revision History .......................................................................................................ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠ᧘Ζ CHAPTER 1 - Introduction 3 1.1 Unpacking the package ...........................................................................................................................3 1.2 Options......................................
ii Contents CHAPTER 2 - Installation 23 2.1 Main & Backup Batteries .....................................................................................................................24 2.2 Hand Strap ............................................................................................................................................26 2.3 Pistol Grip.............................................................................................................................................27 2.
Contents iii 5.3 ReaderConfig........................................................................................................................................78 5.3.1 Configure Reader Settings......................................................................................................79 5.3.2 1D Reader - CCD / Laser........................................................................................................80 5.3.3 1D Reader - (Extra) Long Range Laser ...........................
iv Contents Table of Figures Figure 1: Nomenclature (front & back) .....................................................................................5 Figure 2: Nomenclature of accessories.......................................................................................6 Figure 3: Dimensions ...................................................................................................................7 Figure 4: 27-key layout ....................................................................
1 Preface Delivered in the same form factor of the 9500PPC Series running Windows Mobile 2003SE, the 9500CE Terminal Series is the newest member to the Mobile Computer family. As suggested by its model designation, it is designed to run Windows CE 5.0, and therefore, allows more flexibility in customization of applications. CipherLab has integrated powerful utilities for data collection, processing, and transmission.
3 CHAPTER 1 Introduction This chapter explains the hardware parts and features of the 9500CE Terminal terminal. 1.1 Unpacking the package The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the terminal. 9500CE Terminal Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack Stylus Hand strap Software CD (this Reference Manual is included) Note: For battery charging, you will need to purchase a charging cradle separately. 1.
4 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 1.3 Product Highlights Microsoft Windows CE 5.
Chapter 1 1.4 Nomenclature 1.4.
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8 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 1.5 Features 1.5.1 Battery Main Battery This rechargeable 3.7 V/4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack serves as the main power. Normally, it takes approximately four hours to fully charge the battery. The charging time may vary by working condition. 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.
Chapter 1 9 Caution of Low Battery Charge The battery pack is the only power source for the terminal to work. It also charges the backup battery so that the data stored in SDRAM can be retained properly. Therefore, when the main battery charge goes low, replace the battery pack with a charged one or seat it in the cradle for charging as soon as possible. Always save data before it is too late. Warning: Data loss may occur with SDRAM during low battery condition.
10 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual To conserve more power, you may go to Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-tap the Display icon to configure the backlight setting.
Chapter 1 11 1.5.2 CPU Built to run Windows CE 5.0, the 9500CE Terminal terminal is equipped with an Intel X-Scale 520 MHz RISC microprocessor. 1.5.3 Memory & Calendar Read-only Memory (ROM) A total of 128 megabytes flash memory. Mostly, it is for storing OS (Windows CE 5.0) and custom application programs. Yet a small portion of the memory is referred to as DiskOnChip, which can store data and programs that you wish to retain even after a hard reset.
12 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual System Properties - Memory tab Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-tap the System icon 1. In the Memory tab, it displays the current capacity and usage of the 128 MB onboard SDRAM. (Left below) 2. You may tap, hold, and drag the slider to re-allocate the memory. SDRAM Storage memory (left) Program memory (right) 128 MB onboard It refers to the memory allocated for file and data storage. It refers to the memory allocated for running programs.
Chapter 1 13 1.5.4 Keypad 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 4: 27-key layout Note: Functionality of keys is application-dependent.
14 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Keypad Settings first, and then The LED backlight of keypad is turned off by default. It can be toggled ON/OFF by the key combination: [Func] + [0]. Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-tap the Keyboard icon The Character Repeat functionality is enabled by default. You may cancel the check box to disable it. When enabled, tap, hold, and drag the slider for a desired Repeat Delay and Repeat Rate.
Chapter 1 15 Func Key The [Func] (function) key serves as a modifier key. 1. To enable this modifier key, press on the keypad. A circular icon of the letter "F" will appear on the status 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.
16 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 1.5.5 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 17 To conserve more power, you may go to Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-tap the Power icon to configure the power-saving setting.
18 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Stylus Properties This LCD is also a touch screen that can be calibrated through screen alignment. Warning: DO NOT use any pointed or sharp objects to move against the surface of the screen. Start > Settings > Control Panel and double-tap the Stylus icon 1. Tap the Calibration tab. 2. Tap the [Recalibrate] button.
Chapter 1 19 1.5.6 Status LED The tri-color LED on top of the [Scan] button is used to provide information on status of battery charging or Bluetooth connection. Tasks Green LED Red LED Green & Red Blue Low battery --- Flashing --- --- Terminal charging --- On --- --- Charging done On --- --- --- Charging error --- --- Flashing --- Bluetooth connection enabled --- --- --- On 1.5.
20 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 1.5.9 Reader A wide variety of scan engines is available for delivering flexibility to meet different requirements.
Chapter 1 21 Symbologies Enabled Depending on the scan engine integrated (check the “Active Device” setting in ReaderConfig), the terminal is capable of scanning barcodes of a number of symbologies as shown below. If you need to scan barcodes that are encoded in a different symbology, use the ReaderConfig tool to enable the symbology first. Active Device Symbologies Enabled 1D Reader The scan engine can be CCD or Laser.
22 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 1.5.10 Wireless Support The 9500CE Terminal terminal supports state-of-the-art wireless technologies, Bluetooth and 802.11b/g, so that it is able to send/receive data in real time in an efficient way. 1.5.11 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.
23 CHAPTER 2 Installation 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. Warning: Read Important Safety Precautions before installation. Battery Pack - Prepare at least one spare battery pack, especially when on the road. - Be cautious of low battery conditions.
24 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 2.1 Main & Backup Batteries When you first receive the package, the rechargeable functionality of the backup battery is turned off. It is controlled by a DIP switch inside the battery compartment as shown below. For shipping and storage purposes, save the terminal and the main battery in separate packages, and slide the DIP switch to the OFF position (to your right). This will keep both batteries in good condition for future use.
Chapter 2 ʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳ 25 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.
26 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 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.
Chapter 2 27 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.
28 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 2.4 Cradle The cradle is designed for charging and communications at the same time. 1. Place the cradle on 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.
Chapter 2 Front Panel LEDs : Link / Data: POWER: Warning: 29 Tasks Indication of connection status Spare battery charging status Solid red Charging Solid green Charging done Flashing (red/green) Error occurs Off Battery not ready Network status over Ethernet Solid green Ethernet connected Flashing Transmitting / Receiving data Cradle power Solid green Power on Off Power off Charging error may occur due to a power failure or defected battery contacts. 2.4.
31 CHAPTER 3 Windows CE Basics This chapter mainly describes the basic skills to work with the 9500CE Terminal terminal. The add-on utilities for applications regarding data collection, processing, and transmission, are introduced in the following chapters. The 9500CE Terminal terminal is specifically designed for real-time data collection in the Windows CE 5.0 environment. It won't take long for any Windows user to get familiarized with it.
32 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.1 General When the 9500CE Terminal terminal is fully charged, you may remove it from the cradle. Then turn on the terminal and wait for the Windows CE desktop to come up. If you are using the terminal for the first time, there are a couple of things to do after the desktop comes up. To select your time zone and set the local time: Start > Settings > Control Panel, and double-tap the Date/Time icon.
Chapter 3 ʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳ33 3.1.1 Device Configuration The device configuration of 9500CE Terminal is displayed in 5 digits: xxxx-x Take the screenshot of System Properties above for example.
34 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.1.2 Turn On/Off Like your PDA, Pocket PC and most handheld devices, the 9500CE Terminal terminal functions when it is turned on. This is because the Windows CE operating system eliminates the booting process and runs continuously. Turn On (= Resume from Suspend) To turn on the terminal, simply press the [Power] key. Turn Off (= Suspend) To turn off the terminal, press the [Power] key again, or select Suspend from the Start Menu.
Chapter 3 Alternatively, you may tap 35 to the right of the taskbar, and then select Desktop. Note: To customize the desktop, tap on the blank area of desktop and select Properties. When you turn on the terminal and seat it in the cradle for the first time, you will find the following icons displayed on the taskbar: : This icon shows that your cradle is directly connected to a computer via USB port. Make sure you have Microsoft ActiveSync installed on your computer.
36 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual \Windows\Programs Favorites Provides access to your favorites in the directory: \Windows\Favorites Documents Provides access to recent opened documents in the directory: \Windows\Recent Settings Provides access to Control Panel Network and Dial-up Connections Taskbar and Start Menu Run… Runs a program or application. Suspend Enters the Suspend mode.
Chapter 3 cradle The Ethernet connection via AX88772 is successfully established once the Cat. 5 cable is connected. Wireless Power Manager 37 Double-tap it to view or renew IP Information. It provides control of the power to the 802.11b/g. Double-tap any of these icons to configure the power setting. It indicates the Wi-Fi module (802.11b/g) is enabled. See WLAN1 status icons below. WLAN1 The Wi-Fi connection fails.
38 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.1.4 Input Methods Data entry can be performed by the following methods: Type with the 27-key physical keypad Scan barcode or RFID tag in applications, e.g. WordPad, CipherLab’s Application Generator, etc. Tap or write using SIP (Soft Input Panel) Soft Input Panel (SIP) Tap the SIP button on the taskbar to select a SIP mode or hide the input panel. In each mode, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.
Chapter 3 39 3.2 System Reset Reset the 9500CE Terminal 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. 3.2.1 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.
40 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.3 Firmware Update Firmware update should be performed with great caution because everything on the terminal will be erased. Backup user-installed applications and files to your computer first. The firmware update utility is available on the CD-ROM. To re-install or upgrade the operating system (image file) on your terminal, run the installer “AP.exe” from the CD-ROM. It will create a shortcut of the program “DLDR.exe” on the desktop of your computer. 1.
Chapter 3 41 7. Press [Enter] on the terminal to start image update. It will take approximately 5 minutes to update the image. A message will be displayed on the terminal to indicate the firmware update is completed successfully. 8. Perform a hardware reset on the terminal again. Warning: Do not press any key on the terminal while updating OS image. Once firmware update is completed, you cannot reload any older image. 3.
42 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.5 Quick Launch a Program Tap the Start button to view the Start Menu. To quick launch a program, tap it from the Programs folder. Note: Alternatively, you may tap Start and select Run to run a specific program or open a document. To add a new program or subfolder to the Programs folder, you can either use Windows Explorer or ActiveSync. Windows Explorer: to move the program by [Copy] and [Paste Shortcut].
Chapter 3 43 3. Tap and hold the program, and then tap [Copy] on the pop-up menu. 4. Navigate to the Programs folder (My Device\Windows\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. 6. Go to Start > Programs and the new program will appear now.
44 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 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. 4. Right-click the program, and then select [Create Shortcut] on the pop-up menu. 5. Right-click the shortcut, and then select [Cut] on the pop-up menu. 6. Navigate to the Programs folder (My Device\Windows\Programs). 7.
Chapter 3 45 3.5.2 Add a Subfolder Using Windows Explorer 1. Go to Start > Programs, and select Windows Explorer. Alternatively, you can press the [Task] key on the keypad to launch Windows Explorer. 2. Navigate through file folders to find where you wish to create a new folder. 3. Right-click anywhere blank on the window, and select [New Folder] from the pop-up menu. A subfolder will be created. Using ActiveSync on PC 1. When connected, open the Microsoft ActiveSync window on your desktop computer. 2.
46 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.5.3 Exit a Program In general, the system manages memory automatically, and there is no need to exit a program in order to open another or to conserve memory. However, random access memory (SDRAM) may be used up when running too many programs. As a result, it will slow down the operation or cause program errors. In that case, you should stop one or more running programs to free memory.
Chapter 3 47 3.6 Install a New Program 3.6.1 Add/Remove Programs To install a program that is designed to be used on a mobile device running Windows CE, you may click [Add/Remove Programs] from the Tools Menu. 3.6.2 Copy & Paste Alternatively, you may install a new program manually. 1. When connected, open the Microsoft ActiveSync window on your desktop computer. 2. Click the Explorer button from the toolbar. 3. Navigate to the target folder, e.g.
48 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.7 Uninstall a Program If a user program is no longer desired, you may remove it from the system. 3.7.1 ActiveSync: Add/Remove Programs To uninstall a program that is designed to be used on a mobile device running Windows CE, you may click [Add/Remove Programs] from the Tools Menu. 3.7.2 Control Panel > Remove Programs Alternatively, you may uninstall a new program manually. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, and double-tap the Remove Programs icon. 2.
Chapter 3 49 Note: If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, you may use Windows Explorer to locate it. Tap and hold the program, and select [Delete].
50 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3.8 Backup & Restore Programs To best protect your work, you should regularly back up information on your terminal. You can perform a backup by during the ActiveSync operation. The backup file is stored on your desktop computer.
51 CHAPTER 4 Configuration In this chapter, a brief on the system settings is provided for your reference. Note: User settings are stored in SDRAM and will be overwritten by the system defaults after a hard reset. 4.1 General Settings Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel.
52 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Items Description In the [Accessibility] dialog box, you may use these options to customize the way an external keyboard, display, or mouse functions. Many of these features are useful to people without disabilities Keyboard tab: Select StickyKeys to enable simultaneous keystrokes while pressing one key at a time; select ToggleKeys to emit sounds when certain locking keys are pressed. Sound tab: Select SoundSentry to provide visual warnings for system sounds.
Chapter 4 53 Connect a mouse to the cradle via the USB Host port. In the [Mouse Properties] dialog box, you may configure and test your double-click settings. In the [Network and Dial-up Connections] window, you may configure settings for the terminal connects to a network directly or through a modem. Alternatively, you may tap Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections. USB Connection (via USB client port on the cradle) AX88772 (via Ethernet port on the cradle) WLAN (via 802.
54 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual In the [System Properties] dialog box, General tab: You may view the system information. Memory tab: You may move the slider and adjust the SDRAM allocation. Device Name tab: You may enter a name and description for identifying the terminal. Copyrights tab: You may view the important statements on copyrights.
Chapter 4 ʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳ Type of Connections 55 Description See Also This is a shortcut to USB Connection, and the selected interface is USB for factory setting. This connection is reflected in the control panel for direct PC connection. Start > Settings > Control Panel > / This is the control of Ethernet module AX88772, which is enabled by default. This is the control of 802.11b/g module for wireless local area networking (WLAN) connection, which is disabled by default.
56 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 4.2.1 USB Connection Tap and hold on “USB Connection”. Most options can be found in the Connection menu on the toolbar as well. When you select [Set as Default], the USB Connection will become the default connection used for browsing the Internet. Note: Please ignore [Properties] as the associated settings will not take effect. Connect / Disconnect The USB connection is specifically for performing the ActiveSync operation.
Chapter 4 57 4.2.3 AX88772 (Ethernet) Tap and hold on “AX887721”. Enable / Disable Icons Description By default, the Ethernet module is enabled. When a Cat. 5 cable is connected, the status icon will become . Tap and hold on “AX887721”, and select [Disable]. The status icon will disappear. Properties By default, DHCP is enabled, and therefore, there is no need to configure the IP settings.
58 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 4.2.4 WLAN Tap and hold on “WLAN1”. Connect / Disconnect 1. Turn on the power to the 802.11b/g module through the Wireless Power Manager. Its associated icon on the taskbar will become . The WLAN1 dialog box appears for establishing a connection.
Chapter 4 59 2. Select an access point or Wi-Fi enabled device, and tap the [Connect] button. For initial connection, the Wireless Properties dialog box will appear first. Tap [OK] after configuration.
60 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3. Wait a few seconds for the terminal to connect to the selected network. 4. If you need to change the network settings, double-tap the selected network. The Wireless Properties dialog box appears as shown in step 2. Tap [OK] after configuration. For more network settings, tap the [Advanced] button on the Wireless Information tab.
Chapter 4 Icons 61 Description By default, the 802.11b/g module is disabled. No status icon. Enable the 802.11b/g module through the Wireless Power Manager. The icon on the taskbar will become appear. , and the status icon will When successfully connecting to an access point or other Wi-Fi enabled device, the status icon will become . Properties By default, DHCP is enabled, and therefore, there is no need to configure the IP settings.
62 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 4.2.5 BTPAN Tap and hold on “BTPAN1”. Enable / Disable Icons Description By default, the Ethernet module is enabled. When the Bluetooth PAN service is connected through the Bluetooth Manager, the status icon will become . Tap and hold on “BTPAN1”, and select [Disable]. The status icon will disappear. Properties By default, DHCP is enabled, and therefore, there is no need to configure the IP settings.
63 CHAPTER 5 Applications The 9500CE Terminal terminal provides several utilities and key applications which are made accessible from the desktop or the taskbar. Wireless Power Manager lets you determine whether the power is supplied to the WLAN module, along with its associated driver installed. Bluetooth Manager lets you configure the Bluetooth settings and use the Bluetooth services provided on the remote devices. ReaderCfg lets you manage the barcode or RFID reader.
64 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 5.1 Wireless Power Manager Wireless Power Manager is a control panel applet, which allows you to choose and enable 802.11b/g. Note: Meanwhile, you may enable Bluetooth connectivity through the Bluetooth Manager. 1. Double-tap the associated icon on the taskbar to run Wireless Power Manager. 2. Select the wireless connectivity you desire, and then tap . It takes several seconds to turn on the power to the wireless module and install the driver. When 802.
Chapter 5 65 5.2 Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth Manager is a utility that helps you access and manage the available Bluetooth services efficiently. The supported Bluetooth profiles are: Serial Port Profile (SPP) Object Push Profile (OPP) File Transfer Profile (FTP) Dial-Up Networking Profile (DUN) PAN Service Profile (PAN) Human Interface Device Profile (HID) 5.2.1 Start Bluetooth Services 1. Double-tap the Bluetooth Manager shortcut on the desktop (left below). 2.
66 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Note: To start Bluetooth PAN service, go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections. Toolbar Buttons Description Tap this button to view shortcuts to preferred Bluetooth services, which may be provided on different Bluetooth devices. Then tap a desired Bluetooth service to establish a quick link. You will have to make a connection and created a shortcut to a specific Bluetooth service first.
Chapter 5 File Transfer Properties You can change the FTP folder. Object Push Properties You can change the Bluetooth exchange folder. By default, uploading files to the terminal is allowed. You can cancel the check box to prohibit uploading. Tap this button to view the Bluetooth properties. General tab It displays device name, MAC address, as well as the device type.
68 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual If you wish to change the device name of the terminal, go to Start > Settings > Control Panel and select System. Security tab Authentication Setting: It is disabled by default. When enabled, PIN code is required. Discoverability: It is set discoverable by default. If you do not wish to provide Bluetooth services to other remote devices, cancel the check box. Default PIN: It is disabled by default. You may set a link key to skip the PIN code input.
Chapter 5 ʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳ remote Serial Port service will be assigned automatically. When disabled, you can select a COM port by selecting [Connect]: Auto Server COM Port: When enabled, the default COM port for local Serial Port service will be assigned automatically. Tap this button to minimize the Bluetooth Manager window. Tap this button to exit the Bluetooth Manager. Tap this button to stop inquiring. Tap this button to refresh the deice list.
70 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 5.2.2 Inquiry 1. Tap to discover nearby Bluetooth devices. 2. It will list the discovered devices.
Chapter 5 71 5.2.3 Pair When authentication is enabled on the target device, you will have to pair with it before starting a connection. 1. From the device list, tap and hold on the desired device and tap [Pair]. 2. Enter the PIN code that is specified on the remote device.
72 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3. Once paired successfully, the paired device will be displayed along with a lock icon “ ”.
Chapter 5 73 5.2.4 Connect 1. From the device list above, double-tap a device to find out the available Bluetooth services. 2. Tap and hold a desired Bluetooth service, e.g. Serial Port Service, to establish a connection. The connected service will be displayed along with a plug icon “ ”. Tap [Connect] and then select a COM port when “Auto Client COM Port” is disabled in .
74 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3. If you wish to add a service to the Q_Link list for establishing a quick connection in the future, tap and hold it, and then select [Create Shortcut]. Steps to access the Object Push service: 1. Tap and hold the Object Push service. 2. Select [Push file] to send a file or PIM item, e.g. a business card. 3. Choose the file you wish to send.
Chapter 5 4. The terminal will start transferring the file. Steps to access the File Transfer service: 1. Tap and hold the File Transfer service. 2. Select [Connect] (and assign COM port if necessary). 3. Tap and hold on anywhere blank. Then, select [Add file].
76 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 4. Choose the file you wish to upload to the remote device. 5. The terminal will start transferring the file. 6. To download a file from the remote device, tap and hold on a desired file. Then, select [Get file].
Chapter 5 77 5.2.5 Stop Bluetooth Services Tap on the toolbar of the Bluetooth window to stop all Bluetooth connections. When the Bluetooth window is minimized, tap and hold on the taskbar, and then select [Exit]. Note: You may need to stop using the Bluetooth services, in order to conserve battery power, or in situations where the use of radio is prohibited, such as on airplanes, in hospitals, etc. To stop Bluetooth PAN service, go to Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
78 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 5.3 ReaderConfig ReaderConfig is the control applet and tool to manage the barcode and RFID readers integrated on the terminal. 1. Double-tap the ReaderConfig shortcut on the desktop. The associated icon appear on the taskbar. will 2. Tap and hold on the icon to access the menu that allows you to choose and enable one or both of the readers. There will be a check mark in front of the reader if it is enabled. BC Reader: 1D or 2D RFID Reader 3.
Chapter 5 79 5.3.1 Configure Reader Settings Tap and hold on , and then select BC Reader or RFID Reader. If it is ticked, the reader is enabled. Otherwise, it is disabled. The default reader is BC Reader for reading barcodes. If the RFID Reader is installed, the option will be available. If you need to change the factory settings, select [Settings]. The reader configurations depend on the barcode reader installed. To identify the barcode reader, check inside the “Active Device” setting.
80 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 5.3.2 1D Reader - CCD / Laser General tab Settings Active Device Default The scan engine can be identified and toggled. Only one scan engine can be disabled at a time. 1D Reader RFID Barcode Reader is always enabled if exists. Good Read Beep Mute, or Sound 1~9 Sound 2 Warning Beep Mute, or Sound 1~9 Sound 9 Enable Vibrator YES or NO NO (Disabled) Vibrator Duration 1~30 (sec.) *Vibrator must be enabled.
Chapter 5 ʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳ 81 Note: For the use of a different program rather than ReaderCfg, a dynamic-link library (DLL) file is provided. Auto ENTER Auto ENTER Character This function can spare you the trouble of pressing the [Enter] key on the terminal to confirm each scan. It will automatically add an ENTER character in front or to the end of one scan. No Scan + ENTER (time-saving) ENTER + Scan (efficient for continuous scanning) *Auto ENTER must be enabled.
82 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Negative Barcode One time Two times Three times Normally, barcodes are printed with the color of the bars darker than that of the spaces. For negative barcodes, they are printed oppositely just like negative films. That is, the spaces of the negative barcodes are printed with the color darker than that of the bars.
Chapter 5 83 1D tab: CCD / Laser Code 39 Supported on CCD / Laser Default Enabled or Disabled Enabled Transmit Start / Stop When enabled, the start / stop characters will be included in the data being transmitted. OFF (Disabled) Verify Checksum When enabled, the checksum verification will be performed in decoding. OFF (Disabled) If the checksum is incorrect, data will be rejected. Transmit Checksum The checksum character is included in the data being transmitted.
84 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual If the checksum is incorrect, data will be rejected. Transmit Checksum The checksum character is included in the data being transmitted. ON (Enabled) Length Qualification The weak structure of some barcodes may cause a “short scan” error. This setting is used to prevent such an error by qualifying the allowable barcode length to ensure the correct barcode is read.
Chapter 5 Verify Checksum 85 Matrix 25 When enabled, the checksum verification will be performed in decoding. OFF (Disabled) If the checksum is incorrect, data will be rejected. Transmit Checksum The checksum character is included in the data being transmitted. ON (Enabled) Length Qualification Refer to Industrial 25 above.
86 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Max / Min Length Maximum Length 0~127 characters 127 Minimum Length 0~127 characters 0 Plessey Supported on CCD / Laser Default Enabled or Disabled Disabled Convert to UK Plessey When enabled, each occurrence of the character “A” will be converted to “X”. OFF (Disabled) Transmit Checksum The checksum characters (2 digits) are included in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 5 87 and 979 will be converted to ISBN. Convert to ISSN When enabled, the EAN-13 reading that starts with 977 will be converted to ISSN. OFF (Disabled) Transmit Checksum The checksum character is included in the data being transmitted. ON (Enabled) Transmit Addon 2 When enabled, EAN-13 Addon 2 can be decoded too. OFF (Disabled) Transmit Addon 5 When enabled, EAN-13 Addon 5 can be decoded too. OFF (Disabled) UPC-A Supported on CCD / Laser Default *Share the setting of EAN-13.
88 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual RSS Limited Supported on CCD / Laser Default Enabled or Disabled Disabled Transmit Checksum The checksum character is included in the data being transmitted. ON (Enabled) Transmit Application ID The Application ID is included in the data being transmitted. ON (Enabled) Transmit Code ID The Code ID (default to “]e0”) is included in the data being transmitted.
Chapter 5 89 5.3.3 1D Reader - (Extra) Long Range Laser General tab Settings Active Device Default The scan engine can be identified and toggled. Only one scan engine can be disabled at a time. 1D (Extra) Long Range Laser RFID Barcode Reader is always enabled if exists. Good Read Beep Mute, or Sound 1~9 Sound 2 Warning Beep Mute, or Sound 1~9 Sound 9 Enable Vibrator YES or NO NO (Disabled) Vibrator Duration 1~30 (sec.) *Vibrator must be enabled.
90 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Note: For the use of a different program rather than ReaderCfg, a dynamic-link library (DLL) file is provided. Auto ENTER Auto ENTER Character This function can spare you the trouble of pressing the [Enter] key on the terminal to confirm each scan. It will automatically add an ENTER character in front or to the end of one scan. No Scan + ENTER (time-saving) ENTER + Scan (efficient for continuous scanning) *Auto ENTER must be enabled.
Chapter 5 91 1D tab: (Extra) Long Range Laser UPC / EAN Supported on (Extra) Long Range Laser Default Enable UPC-A YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable UPC-E0 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable UPC-E1 YES or NO NO (Disabled) Enable EAN-8 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable EAN-13 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable Bookland EAN YES or NO NO (Disabled) Decode Supplementary Digits (Addon 2 & 5) When enabled, Addon 2 and Addon 5 of UPC /EAN families can be decoded too.
92 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Convert UPC-E0 to UPC-A When enabled, the UPC-E0 reading will be expanded into UPC-A. It will then be processed according to the settings of UPC-A. NO (Disabled) Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A When enabled, the UPC-E1 reading will be expanded into UPC-A. It will then be processed according to the settings of UPC-A. NO (Disabled) Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 When enabled, the EAN-8 reading will be expanded into EAN-13.
Chapter 5 93 Length within Range For example, if “Length within Range” is selected, the terminal will only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between the maximum and minimum lengths; otherwise, data will be rejected. *If “Code 39 Full ASCII” is enabled, “Length within Range” or “Any Length” is the preferred option. Verify Check Digit When enabled, the checksum verification will be performed in decoding. NO (Disabled) If the checksum is incorrect, data will be rejected.
94 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual terminal will only accepts those barcodes with lengths that fall between the maximum and minimum lengths; otherwise, data will be rejected. Verify Check Digit When enabled, the checksum verification will be performed in decoding, based on the selected algorithm. Disable If the checksum is incorrect, data will be rejected.
Chapter 5 ʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳʳ 95 MSI Supported on (Extra) Long Range Laser Default Enable MSI YES or NO NO (Disabled) Select Discrete Length Refer to Interleaved 25 above. Any Length Check Digit Select check digit(s) to transmit and verify: One MSI Check Digit One MSI Check Digit Two MSI Check Digits Transmit Check Digit When enabled, the check digit(s) will be included in the data being transmitted.
96 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 5.3.4 2D Reader General tab Settings Active Device Default The scan engine can be identified and toggled. Only one scan engine can be disabled at a time. 2D Reader RFID Barcode Reader is always enabled if exists. Good Read Beep Mute, or Sound 1~9 Sound 2 Warning Beep Mute, or Sound 1~9 Sound 9 Enable Vibrator YES or NO NO (Disabled) Vibrator Duration 1~30 (sec.) *Vibrator must be enabled.
Chapter 5 97 Note: For the use of a different program rather than ReaderCfg, a dynamic-link library (DLL) file is provided. Auto ENTER Auto ENTER Character This function can spare you the trouble of pressing the [Enter] key on the terminal to confirm each scan. It will automatically add an ENTER character in front or to the end of one scan. No Scan + ENTER (time-saving) ENTER + Scan (efficient for continuous scanning) *Auto ENTER must be enabled.
98 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 2D tab UPC / EAN Supported on 2D Reader Default Enable UPC-A YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable UPC-E0 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable UPC-E1 YES or NO NO (Disabled) Enable EAN-8 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable EAN-13 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable Bookland EAN YES or NO NO (Disabled) Decode Supplementary Digits (Addon 2 & 5) When enabled, Addon 2 and Addon 5 of UPC /EAN families can be decoded too.
Chapter 5 99 UPC-A into UPC-A. It will then be processed according to the settings of UPC-A. Convert UPC-E1 to UPC-A When enabled, the UPC-E1 reading will be expanded into UPC-A. It will then be processed according to the settings of UPC-A. NO (Disabled) Convert EAN-8 to EAN-13 When enabled, the EAN-8 reading will be expanded into EAN-13. It will then be processed according to the settings of EAN-13.
100 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual *“Convert Code 39 to Code 32” must be enabled! Select Discrete Length The length of a barcode refers to the number of characters (i.e. human readable characters), including check digit(s) it contains.
Chapter 5 Transmit Check Digit Disable One Check Digit Two Check Digits When enabled, the check digit will be included in the data being transmitted. 101 NO (Disabled) *By default, this feature (Not Transmit Check Digit) only works when “Verify Check Digit” is enabled first! Interleaved 25 Supported on 2D Reader Default Enable Interleaved 25 YES or NO YES (Enabled) Select Discrete Length The length of a barcode refers to the number of characters (i.e.
102 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual **“Verify Check Digit” must be disabled! Industrial 25 Supported on 2D Reader Default Enable Industrial 25 YES or NO NO (Disabled) Select Discrete Length Refer to Interleaved 25 above. Any Length Codabar Supported on 2D Reader Default Enable Codabar YES or NO NO (Disabled) Select Discrete Length Refer to Code 39 above.
Chapter 5 103 Postal Codes Supported on 2D Reader Default Enable US Postnet YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable US Planet YES or NO YES (Enabled) Transmit US Check Digit YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable UK Postal YES or NO YES (Enabled) Transmit UK Check Digit YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable Japan Postal YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable Australian Postal YES or NO YES (Enabled) Enable Dutch Postal YES or NO YES (Enabled) RSS-14 Supported on 2D Reader Default Enable RSS-14 YES or NO Y
104 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual TLC-39 Enable UPC Composite Mode UPC barcodes can be “linked” with a 2D barcode during transmission as if they were one barcode. There are three options for these composite barcodes: UPC Always Linked UPC Never Linked (to transmit UPC barcodes only, regardless of whether a 2D barcode is detected) UPC Always Linked (to transmit UPC barcodes and the 2D portion; if 2D is not present, it will not transmit UPC barcodes, i.e.
Chapter 5 105 Buffer All Symbols / Transmit Macro PDF When Complete (to transmit all decoded data from an entire Macro PDF sequence only when the entire sequence is scanned and decoded; if the decoded data exceeds the limit of 50 symbols, no transmission because the entire sequence was not scanned!) Transmit Any Symbol in Set / No Particular Order (to transmit data from each Macro PDF symbol as decoded, regardless of the sequence; when selecting this mode, enable Transmit Control Header below!)
106 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 5.3.5 RFID Reader If you have RFID reader installed, click the General tab and its settings are available at the bottom of the list. General tab Settings Default Read UID of RFID tag YES or NO YES (Enabled) Read data of RFID tag YES or NO NO (Disabled) Use Delimiter to separate UID from data YES or NO NO (Disabled) Delimiter 1 character , (comma) Start Position 0~127 0 Maximum Length 0~127 127 RFID Read Duration 1~5 (sec.
Chapter 5 107 5.4 Inbox You can send and receive e-mail by connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server. Inbox provides an e-mail service for each method you use. In addition, you can synchronize the e-mail messages in Inbox with either Microsoft Outlook or Microsoft Exchange Server on your computer through the default ActiveSync mail service. 5.4.1 Create an E-mail Box 1. Double-tap the Inbox shortcut on the desktop. Tap and drag the toolbar handle to move it under the menu bar. 2.
108 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual 3. Tap and drag the dialog box to show the right edge. Tap [Add] to create an e-mail service. 4. In the Service Name dialog box, select POP3 Mail or IMAP4 Mail for the service type. Change the name of e-mail service if necessary. Tap [OK]. 5. Proceed with the POP3 or IMAP4 Mail Service Definition (from 1/3 to 3/3).
Chapter 5 109 Connection Description Network Connection Send and Receive e-mail through Ethernet, 802.11b/g or Bluetooth PAN connection. USB Connection Send and Receive e-mail through USB connection via the cradle. 6. After you successfully create an e-mail service, you may start using it now.
110 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual When connected, it will send and receive mail automatically. 5.4.2 Synchronize Inbox When you seat the terminal in the cradle and connect it to your computer for the first time, ActiveSync 3.7.1 will guide you through setting up a partnership between the terminal and your computer. Refer to ActiveSync with a Computer. Select the check box of Inbox as shown below, and click [Settings] to configure it. Note: ActiveSync 4.x does not support Inbox Synchronization.
111 Specifications General Power Main: Rechargeable 3.7 V, 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack Backup: Rechargeable 3.7 V, 110 mAh Lithium battery Adapter (cradle): Input - AC 110/220 V Output - DC 6 V, 3.3 A CPU Intel PXA270 at 520 MHz Memory ROM: 128 MB non-volatile NAND flash memory RAM: 128 MB on-board SDRAM memory Operating System Windows CE 5.0 Programming Visual Studio .NET 2003 with the Windows CE Utilities for Visual Studio .NET 2003 Add-on Pack eMbedded Visual C++ 4.
112 9500CE Terminal Reference Manual Communications USB Client: Peer-to-Peer connection via cradle (ActiveSync) USB Host: For peripherals, such as a keyboard, mouse, storage card, etc. Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps via cradle WPAN / WLAN: Bluetooth Class 2 Operating: 5% to 90% non-condensing Storage: 5% to 95% non-condensing Operating: -10 to 50 °C Storage: -20 to 60 °C IEEE 802.11b/g Environmental Humidity Temperature Shock Resistance 1.
113 APPENDIX I Comparison of Scan Modes For the following 1D scan engine, you can select a desired scan mode.
114 9500CE Reference Manual Continuous Mode The reader is always scanning, but only one decoding is allowed for the same barcode. That is, to read (i.e. scan and decode) the same barcode multiple times, the barcode has to be taken away and replaced for new scanning. Several modes have been developed based on this mode. Test Mode The reader is always scanning for testing purpose. Comparing to the Continuous mode, it will decode repeatedly even with the same barcode without re-approaching.
Appendix I 115 Laser Mode This mode is most often used on laser scanners. Hold down the scan trigger to start scanning. The scanning continues until one of the events happens: (1) A barcode is read. (2) The preset timeout expires. (3) The trigger is released. Auto Off Mode This is the default mode. The reader will start to scan once the scan trigger is pressed. The scanning continues until one of the events happens: (1) A barcode is read. (2) The preset timeout expires.
