WORKABOUT PRO (Model Numbers 7527C-G2 & 7527S-G2) Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.0 User Manual June 15, 2007 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8100140.
© Copyright 2007 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this document is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO Features . . . . . . . . . 1.3.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 4 6 7 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation . . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2.8 2.7.1 Dialing A Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.2 Voice Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7.3 File Menu – Phonebook Management . . . . . . . Resetting The Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.1 Performing A Warm Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.2.1 Cold Resetting To The BooSt Menu . . . 2.8.2.2 Cold Resetting To The Windows 5.0 OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time. . . . . . . 3.7.1 Storing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9 Bluetooth Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device. 3.10 Inserting The SD/MMC Card And SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . 3.10.1 Inserting The Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 General Maintenance . . . . . .
Contents 5.5 5.6 5.7 iv Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.1 Display Backlight . . . . . . . 5.5.1.2 Display Appearance . . . . . . 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.1 Key Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.2 Keyboard Backlight . . . . . . 5.5.2.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes. . . 5.5.2.4 Keyboard Macro Keys . . . . . 5.5.2.5 Unicode Mapping . . . . . . . 5.5.2.6 Scancode Remapping . . . . . 5.5.
Contents 5.7.2 Restoring A Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.1 Formatting A Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.2 Creating Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.3 Partition Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9 IPv6 Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.1 Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.1.
Contents 5.10.3.9 UPC E Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.10 UPC/EAN Shared Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.11 Code 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.12 Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.13 MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.14 Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.15 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.16 Matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.17 IATA 2 of 5 . . . . .
Contents 5.10.4.8 UPC E Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.9 UPC/EAN Shared Settings . . . . . . . 5.10.4.10 Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.11 Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.12 MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.13 Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.14 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.15 Matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.16 Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.17 Telepen. . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.10.6.1 Double Click Parameters . 5.10.6.2 Display Parameters . . . . 5.10.7 Translations Tab . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.7.1 Case Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 . 201 . 202 . 203 Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1 Attaching The Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.9.2 Battery Charge Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.3 Charge Indicators–The LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.2 Indicator Flashing Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.3 Power LED Does Not Light Up . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.4 Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed. Quad Docking Station–WA4204-G2 & WA4304-G2. . .
Contents 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1 High-Capacity (Model WA3006) . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.1 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.2 Standard Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.3 Safety Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.4 Safety License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.5 Environmental Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.
Contents B.1.2 Establishing A Connection B.1.3 Advanced Information . . B.1.4 Tools Menu . . . . . . . . B.1.5 SMS Menu . . . . . . . . B.1.6 Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . B.2 Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 . B-4 . B-6 B-14 B-16 B-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 .
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 WORKABOUT PRO Features. . . . . . . . . 1.3.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO hand-held computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the WORKABOUT PRO ready for operation, including setting up your RA2041 802.11b/g radio. This chapter also describes how to use the phone dialer.
Chapter 1: Introduction Text Conventions 1.2 Text Conventions Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information. Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment. Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury, equipment damage or data loss. 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction WORKABOUT PRO Features Multi-Media Chipset • NVIDIAGoForce 4000 Multi-Media Processor Real-Time Clock • CPU independent RTC capable of maintaining the system date and time for at least 3 months with a fully charged backup battery User Interface • • • Color Touch Screen Display 3.6 in.(9.
Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held • Note: • EGPRS Class B,Multi-Slot Class 12 Integrated Bluetooth class II, ver 1.2 • Working Range:16.4 ft.to 32.81 ft. (5m to 10m) 802.11b/g, GSM, and Bluetooth are available simultaneously. 1.3.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held Figure 1.1 WORKABOUT PRO C With 52-Key Keyboard 6 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held Figure 1.2 WORKABOUT PRO S With 25-Key Keyboard WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 The Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO On And Off . . . . . 2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On 2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Configuring The Summit RA2041 802.11b/g . . .
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1.1 The Main Battery Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the “WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Warranty & Regulatory Guide”, PN 8000126. The WORKABOUT PRO C and WORKABOUT PRO S can be powered with one of the following lithium-ion battery packs: • High-Capacity – Model No. WA3006, and • Super High-Capacity – Model No.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout The Backup Battery 2.1.2 The Backup Battery To preserve data stored in your WORKABOUT PRO while you swap the main battery, the unit is equipped with a backup battery–a replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion backup battery that can be ordered through Psion Teklogix. The backup battery will supply 5 minutes of continuous power while you install a charged, main battery. The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) • Note: Snap the charged battery into the unit. Replace the battery cover, and lock the fasteners in place. If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery and switch it on. To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO: • Press and hold down the [ENTER] key for at least one second. • When the LED flashes green, release the [ENTER] button. The desktop screen is displayed.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 2.4.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 This section describes the Summit Client Utility (SCU). The SCU provides the utilities you will need to configure the Summit 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module, model number RA2041 so that it can communicate through a wireless LAN effectively and securely. 2.4.2 Assigning The IP Address Before launching the SCU, you need to configure how the IP address will be obtained.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Assigning The IP Address The Summit WLAN Adapter Settings menu is displayed (In this screen shown as the SDCCF10G1 menu). 3. Tap on the IP Information tab. Figure 2.2 IP Information Tab Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the WORKABOUT PRO to renew or find a new IP address. This is useful if, for example, you are out of communication range for a longer period of time and your WORKABOUT PRO is dropped from the network. 4.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Name Servers Tab 2.4.3 Name Servers Tab Note: • • • If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab. In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the Configure button. Display the Name Servers tab. The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN 2.4.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN This section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile (referred to as a “config”). Detailed information about each of the SCU tabs—Main, Config, Status, Diags and Global Settings—is provided in Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041. To launch the SCU so that your WORKABOUT PRO can connect to a wireless LAN: • Tap on Start>Programs>Summit, and then tap on the SCU icon.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SSID • • • • • Tap on the New button to define a new config. Type a name for your configuration using any alpha-numeric combination to uniquely identify this config. Tap on OK to return to the Config tab. Tap on Commit to save the config name. When a pop-up message indicates that your configuration will be saved, tap on OK. 2.4.4.1 SSID To configure the SSID for the network to which you want to associate: • Type an SSID in the text box to the right of SSID.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Checking The Scanner • Configure any other settings that are supplied by the network administrator for the SSID to which you will associate. • Make certain that you tap on Commit following each change. Once you’ve completed the configuration: • Tap the Main tab. Tap on the Active Config button – your new config will be listed in the drop-down menu.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Data Transfer Between The PC & The Hand-Held 2.6 Data Transfer Between The PC & The Hand-Held Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in your PC. Microsoft® ActiveSync® is PC connectivity software that can be used to connect your hand-held to PCs running this software. ActiveSync works only with the Windows XP SP2 operating system or earlier.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Dialing A Number The Voice tab displays a phone dialer used to dial phone numbers. The Voice menu provides commands which allow you to manage your phone contacts, view your phone history, and so on. Phone Number Entry Field Send Button Backspace Button End Button Universal International Dialing Prefix Mute Button 2.7.1 Dialing A Number To make a phone call, all you need is the recipient’s phone number. • Type the recipient’s phone number in the phone number entry field.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Voice Menu 2.7.2 Voice Menu This menu allows you to manage calls, view your call history, and if required, assign a call forwarding service to your hand-held. Call Lists The Call List command manages your call history, listing calls you’ve Dialed, Received and Missed. When you choose one of these commands, a dialog box lists the phone number(s). A drop-down menu provides a list of commands you can execute on a phone number in the Call List.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Voice Menu • • • • Send a New SMS, or • Add to phonebook to add the highlighted phone number to your phonebook. (Refer to “Phonebook” on page 25 for details additional details about the Phonebook.) In the Call List, highlight the phone number with which you want to work. Choose a command in the drop-down menu. Tap on the Execute button to carry out the command. Services The Service menu offers a Call Forwarding option for your hand-held.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Voice Menu Call Management The Call Management option only becomes available in the Voice menu when at least one phone call is either On hold or Active. When you choose this command, the currently active phone call(s) is listed in a dialog box. Using the drop-down menu, you can choose to: • Hang Up All Calls - This option only appears when more than one call is listed. • Hang Up - This option disconnects only the call you’ve highlighted in the list.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout File Menu – Phonebook Management conferenced so that you as well as your callers can speak to one another. 2.7.3 File Menu – Phonebook Management Tapping on the File menu provides access to your Phonebook. Phonebook The Phonebook allows you to store frequently used phone numbers. When no numbers have been added to your phonebook, the only command available to you is New Entry.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Resetting The Hand-Held • Tap in the checkbox next to Store in SIM to save the phone number there, or leave this checkbox blank if you prefer not to store the number on the SIM card. • Tap on the Execute button to save the phone number in your Phonebook. Phonebook entries are saved even after you exit Wireless WAN. Once you’ve added a phone number to the Phonebook, a list of new commands is available in the drop-down menu.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Performing A Cold Reset A warm reset closes open applications; any unsaved data are lost. Installed programs and saved data are preserved. Note: You do not need to reset your WORKABOUT PRO after configuring the radio. 2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset 2.8.2.1 Cold Resetting To The BooSt Menu • Press and hold down the centre [SCAN] bar and then press the [FN/BLUE] and [ENTER] keys simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WORKABOUT PRO 3 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3.2 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.2.1 Battery Swap Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.10.1 Inserting The Card . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen . . . . . 3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.0 User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO Speaker LED (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Port Figure 3.1 Front Of WORKABOUT PRO WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO Battery Cover Scanner Window StylusBack Cover (Pointing Tool) Warning Label Battery Pack End-Cap Stylus (pointing tool) Tether Port Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO DC IN Socket Low Insertion Force Port (LIF) Tether Port Beeper Port Figure 3.3 Ports 32 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO The Battery 3.2 The Battery The hand-held operates with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Preparing the unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the WORKABOUT PRO. Three levels of battery packs are available for the WORKABOUT PRO: • High-Capacity – Model No. WA3006, and • Super High-Capacity – Model No. WA3010 3.2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Charging The Battery The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to determine the battery capacity at which the hand-held will be shut down. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Switching The Hand-Held On And Off • Quad Docking Station — (Model # WA4204-G2 for WORKABOUT PRO C & Model # WA4304-G2 for WORKABOUT PRO S) can charge the battery of up to four WORKABOUT PROs inserted in the docking station. • Single Battery Charger (Model # WA3001-G1)—charges a single battery. • Quad Battery Charger (Model # WA3004-G1)—charges up to four spare High or Super-High Capacity WORKABOUT PRO battery packs.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO The Keyboard Switching Off The WORKABOUT PRO (Suspend) Important: Keep in mind that turning off the WORKABOUT PRO does not result in a complete reboot; rather, the unit enters a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the unit is turned on from suspend state, operation resumes within a few seconds. To switch off the WORKABOUT PRO: • Press the [FN/BLUE] key, and then press the [ENTER] key. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Activating Modifier Keys 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the taskbar at the bottom of the hand-held screen. For example, if the [CTRL] key is pressed, ctrl key is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen. Once the next key is pressed, the modifier key becomes inactive and disappears from the taskbar.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Function Keys And Macro Keys The [BKSP/DEL] Key The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. The [DEL] key ([FN/BLUE] [BKSP]) erases the character at the cursor position. The [CTRL] And [ALT] Key The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO C Only) • • Press the [FN/BLUE] key followed by the [7] key – the numeric key to which function key [F7] is mapped. To access function key [F8], press [FN/BLUE] [8], and so on. 3.4.3.2 Important: Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO C Only) Refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 90 for details about creating macros.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO 25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys To choose the letter a: • Press the [FN/ORANGE] key, and press the numeric key [2]. Note: To choose the second, third or fourth alpha character assigned to a numeric key, you may want to lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’. By default, the [FN/ORANGE] key is locked ‘on’ when pressed once.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO The Keypad Backlight Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be displayed on the screen. Remember that you can refer to the softkey bar for a visual indication of which alpha key will be displayed on the screen. Important: Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off or unlock the [FN/ORANGE] key. 3.4.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Calibrating The Touchscreen • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window. Figure 3.4 Stylus Icon • Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the Recalibrate button. Figure 3.5 Calibration Screen • 42 Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO WORKABOUT PRO Indicators 3.6 WORKABOUT PRO Indicators The WORKABOUT PRO uses an LED (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen messages and audio tones to indicate the various conditions of the hand-held, the batteries, the scans and so on. 3.6.1 LED A single, two-coloured LED is located on the upper-right side of the keyboard, just above the [ENTER] key. When you press [ENTER], the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO Speaker Volume 3.6.2.1 • • Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO Speaker Volume Lock the [FN/BLUE] key ‘on’ and then, press [UP ARROW]—the increase volume key or [DOWN ARROW]—the decrease volume key until the volume meets your requirements. Remember to press the [FN/BLUE] key again to turn it ‘off’. 3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators. Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators Modifier Key Indicators [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE] are modifier keys that when pressed, are displayed in the taskbar to indicate that they are active. If a modifier key is locked ‘on’, it is displayed in uppercase characters. For example, if the [FN/BLUE] key is locked on, it is displayed as BLUE KEY in the taskbar. A locked modifier key remains active until it is pressed again to unlock or turn it off.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators 802.11 Radio Signal Quality Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, filled bars within this icon. Good Reception Weak Reception No Radio Link Docking Device When a hand-held is inserted in a docking station or charger, an associated icon appears in the taskbar. Bluetooth Radio This icon displayed in the taskbar represents the installed Bluetooth radio. Security Level Security levels can be set to limit user access.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time 3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time Note: When the main battery is at 50% capacity, a ‘low battery’ warning is displayed. When the battery is at approximately 10% capacity, a ‘very low main battery’ notification appears.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Uploading Data In A Docking Station • • empty battery is stored for a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit. To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6 months to prevent over-discharge damage. A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or no useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device 3.9.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device Note: If the Bluetooth radio is not already enabled, tap on the Power icon in the Control Panel, tap on the Devices tab and enable the Bluetooth radio. To pair a headset: • Follow the headset manufacturer’s instructions to place the headset you want to place in pairing mode.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO General Maintenance • Orient the SD/MMC or SIM card according to the legend stamped into the battery well plastic. • For SD/MMC cards, slide the card into the lower slot, pushing it inward until it latches into place. • For a SIM card, slide the card into the upper slot, pushing it inward until it latches into place. • Swing the hinged door back into place, and snap it shut.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO • • Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions. To clean ink marks from the keypad and touchscreen, use isopropyl alcohol. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
4 WORKING WITH WINDOWS CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus 4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs . . . . . 4.3 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar . . . . . . 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 63). Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE 5.0 for portable devices and desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action. Windows CE 5.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Startup Desktop • Double-tap on the appropriate icon—either a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon—to open or launch your selection. If you’re using the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch. • Press [ENTER]. 4.3 The Startup Desktop When the WORKABOUT PRO boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Desktop Icons select Desktop. Now the desktop will be “in focus” and the arrow keys will highlight the icons. 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons The icons displayed in the startup desktop operate in much the same way as those displayed on any standard PC desktop that is running Windows. My Device Choosing this icon displays the contents of your WORKABOUT PRO computer.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar 4.3.2 The Taskbar Figure 4.3 The Taskbar The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and radio signal quality of your unit. If the hand-held is attached to a charger, cradle, docking station or PDM, an associated icon is displayed.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar On the keyboard: • • • • • 4.3.2.2 Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period) to display the Start Menu. Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu. Choose System Tray in the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you’d like more information. Press [ENTER] to display the appropriate dialog box.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar Taskbar Advanced Tab • • Tap on the Clear button to empty the Documents folder. To display Control Panel applets in menu form rather than in a window, tap in the checkbox next to Expand Control Panel. Taskbar Security Tab If you check Disable hot keys, the Application from Start menu field becomes enabled. Use this field to enter the name of the application you want to run when the user presses the Menu hot key – [FN/BLUE] [0].
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Start Menu 4.4 The Start Menu Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the current WORKABOUT PRO security settings. The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with. It is available from the startup desktop or from within any application. To display the menu: • Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period). Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work. Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Desktop 4.4.1 The Desktop Choosing Desktop in the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT PRO desktop. Figure 4.5 WORKABOUT PRO Desktop 4.4.2 Security Settings Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can define the access level for the WORKABOUT PRO: Supervisor or User. Figure 4.6 Security Levels Assigning The Supervisor Security Level The security level is represented by an icon in the shape of a lock in the taskbar.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Security Settings • • • In the Security Level dialog box, tap on the radio button next to Supervisor. In the Password field, type the Supervisor level password. The default password is 123456. Tap on OK. You can now access all menu items in the Start Menu along with the icons in the taskbar. Changing A Password Note: Keep in mind that this is the same password as that assigned through the Password control panel applet. Refer to “Control Panel Icons” on page 80.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Programs Note: It is recommended that you enable ‘Allow Teklogix Security Level’ so that authorized Psion Teklogix service personnel can access your unit should it require maintenance. 4.4.3 Programs • Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options. Figure 4.8 Program Sub-Menu ActiveSync® This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. Demo This folder contains the Demo Imager, Demo Scanner, and Demo Signature applications.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Programs Summit This folder provides access to the Summit Client Utility (SCU), a utility that allows you to configure your Summit 802.11b/g radio, model number RA2041. Command Prompt Command Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive. Internet Explorer The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows CE 5.0.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Shortcuts 4.4.4 Shortcuts Figure 4.9 Shortcuts Sub-Menu System Tray If your touchscreen is not enabled, you can use the System Tray option to access the icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such as a radio signal icon and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide additional information. • Choose Shortcuts>System Tray.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Shortcuts Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To cycle through your active applications: • Choose Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks, or Press [ALT] [TAB]. Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window: • Tap on Shortcuts>Task Manager, or Press [ALT] [ESC]. Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Settings 4.4.5 Settings The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu. Figure 4.11 Settings Sub-Menu Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your WORKABOUT PRO is running with the Psion Teklogix TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Run 4.4.6 Run Choosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open or launch. Figure 4.12 Run Dialog Box 4.4.7 Shutdown The Shutdown menu includes these options: Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset. Figure 4.13 Shutdown Sub-Menu Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Warm Reset The Warm Reset option resets the WORKABOUT PRO, leaving all saved files and (registry) settings intact. Any unsaved data is lost. Cold Reset The Cold Reset option resets the WORKABOUT PRO (see page 26). Any files not stored in permanent memory are lost; however, the registry settings are saved. 4.5 Using A Dialog Box A dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.14) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Textbox: A textbox requires that you type information. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the textbox and then type the appropriate information. Drop-down: This type of menu is identified by up and down arrows next to the drop-down menu to indicate that additional options are available. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the menu, and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to cycle through the options.
5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Remote Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The TekTerm Application . . . . . . . . . . . . The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.1 Display Backlight . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.2 Display Appearance . . . . . . . 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.1 Key Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.6 Bluetooth Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 The Devices Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1 Pairing A Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2 The Servers Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.3 Outgoing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4 Active Conn. Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.5 The Properties Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection . . . . . . 5.7 Total Recall . .
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.10.2.18 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.2.19 PDF-417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.2.20 Micro PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3 Decoded (HHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.1 Decoded (HHP) Scanner Options . . . . 5.10.3.2 Decoded (HHP) Advanced Options . . . 5.10.3.3 Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.4 Trioptic Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.5 Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.10.3.35 Postal: Australian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.36 Postal: Canadian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.37 Postal: China. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.38 Postal: Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.39 Postal: Kix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.40 Postal: Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.41 Postal: Royal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.10.5.9 Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.10 Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) 5.10.5.13 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.14 PDF-417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.15 Micro PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.16 2D Data Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.17 2D QR Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.5.18 2D Maxicode . . . .
Chapter 5: Configuration Remote Connect 5.1 Remote Connect Remote Connect is a WORKABOUT PRO application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine, using the WORKABOUT PRO (Windows CE 5.0 device). Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this connection: http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/default.asp or contact Psion Teklogix support services.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons • Press the [ENTER] key. The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your WORKABOUT PRO. Figure 5.1 Control Panel 5.4 Control Panel Icons The Control Panel provides a group of icons that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your WORKABOUT PRO. App Launch Keys By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch those applications from a single key-press.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Certificates A public key is transmitted as part of a certificate. The certificate assigned through this icon is used to ensure that the submitted public key is, in fact, the public key that belongs to the submitter. The client checks that the certificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that the client explicitly trusts. “Certificate Assignment” on page 108 directs you to the appropriate setup information.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Keyboard Toggles character repeat on and off and specifies delay and rate for repeated characters. It also allows you to adjust the keyboard backlight threshold and intensity. Manage Triggers Allows multiple-scanner trigger management, including the ability to configure each of the trigger buttons. You can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Combo Dock or Quad Dock, determine whether or not a battery that requires it can be recalibrated. This dialog box also allows you to activate card slots and built-in devices. (Refer to “Devices” on page 102 for details.) RDC Licenses The Terminal Services license server stores all license tokens that have been installed for a group of terminal servers and tracks licenses issued.
Chapter 5: Configuration Basic Setup Total Recall Provides access to a backup and restore utility to maintain applications and settings over cold reboots. TweakIT Settings Allows you to change Advanced System Settings (interface, network, and servers), User System Settings (display font size), and provides the Registry Editor. Volume & Sounds Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like warnings, key clicks and screen taps.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties 5.5.1.1 Display Backlight The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time when the WORKABOUT PRO is in use (key press, scanner trigger or data received from the host). The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with how long the display will maintain the specified intensity. Note: • Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties Bright For The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at the configured intensity after the last user action (keypress, scan trigger).
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialog box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys, the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of the [FN/BLUE] and [ORANGE] modifier keys. This dialog box also allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters. • In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon. Figure 5.3 Choosing The Keyboard Icon 5.5.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Repeat Delay The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters. Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats, and sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time. Repeat Rate The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is measured in characters per second (cps).
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties backlight always ON’ forces the keypad backlight to remain on when the unit is operating with external power. 5.5.2.3 • Keyboard One Shot Modes In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab. The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your WORKABOUT PRO behave. For each modifier key—[ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [FN/ORANGE] and [FN/BLUE]—you have the following options in the drop-down menu: Lock, OneShot, and OneShot/Lock.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties OneShot If you choose OneShot, the modifier key remains active only until the next key is pressed. OneShot/Lock OneShot/Lock allows you to combine these functions. When you choose this option and you press the modifier key once, it remains active only until the next key is pressed. If you press the modifier key twice, it is locked ‘on’, remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time to turn it ‘off’. 5.5.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties A message screen is displayed instructing you to Enter Key Strokes to Record • Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key. You can type text and numbers, and you can program the function of special keys into a macro. • When you’ve finished recording your macro sequence, press the key sequence: [CTRL] [ALT] [ENTER], or choose the Stop Recording button. A new screen called ‘Verify Macro’ displays the macro sequence you created.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.5.2.5 • Unicode Mapping In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Unicode Mapping tab. The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] states to Unicode™ values. This tab shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value. For example, the sample screen above shows “a (U+0061)” indicating that the character “a” is represented by the Unicode value “0061”, and so on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties • Choose the Add/Change button. Figure 5.4 Adding And Change Unicode Values • • Note: Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. In the sample screen above, a value will be assigned to virtual key 0 (VK 0). Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field, and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key. To add a shifted state, [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], press [TAB] to position the cursor in the checkbox next to ‘SHIFT Pressed’ and/or ‘CTRL Pressed’.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties There are three different tables of scancode mappings: the Normal table, the Blue table and the Orange table. The Normal table defines unmodified key presses; the Blue table defines key presses that occur when the [FN/BLUE] modifier is on; the Orange table defines key presses that occur when the [FN/ORANGE] modifier is on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed. • Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode Note: The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping. Virtual Key, Function And Macro The radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped: Virtual Key, Function or Macro.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume And Sound Properties • Tap on OK to save your changes. Removing A Remap To delete a remap: • In the Scancode Remapping tab, highlight the scancode you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. • Tap on OK. 5.5.3 Volume And Sound Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Volume & Sounds icon. Figure 5.5 Choosing The Volume Icon 96 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume And Sound Properties 5.5.3.1 • • 5.5.3.2 Volume Adjustments Slide the volume button to the left to lower the beeper volume or to the right to increase the beeper volume. Under the heading Enable sounds for, enable the conditions under which you want the WORKABOUT PRO to emit a beep. Sound Adjustments This dialogue box allows you to assign sounds to identify a particular actions.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.4 Power Management Properties This icon displays a Power Properties dialog box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to manage battery use. • In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon. 5.5.4.1 • 98 Battery Capacity In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Battery tab to view battery details. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.4.2 • Power Saving Suspend In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab. Power Source This dialog box allows you to specify the suspend time for either AC Power or Battery Power. Suspend Timeout Important: Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 10 minutes. To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is ‘on’ (see “Display Backlight” on page 85).
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.4.3 Suspend Threshold The Suspend Threshold adjustment tells the system when to shut down when the battery drains. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the hand-held will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum Backup Time, the hand-held shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.4.4 Advanced Allow Suspend With: This tab allows you to specify whether or not your unit will enter Suspend state while it is operating with an active PPP connection, network interface or active TCP/IP connection. Low Power Warnings The sliding scale at the bottom of this tab allows you to specify the remaining battery capacity at which a warning message is displayed on the WORKABOUT PRO screen, from 0% to 20%.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.4.5 Devices This tab controls power to individual CF and SDIO slots, and built-in devices. Enable or disable the checkboxes as needed, then tap on OK to save your changes. 5.5.4.6 Wakeup This option allows you to define which key(s) can be pressed to wake the hand-held from a suspend state. If the Two key wakeup option is checked, the operator will need to press two keys – [FN/BLUE][ENTER] – to switch the hand-held on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Stylus Properties 5.5.5 Stylus Properties Note: • 5.5.5.1 • 5.5.5.2 Touchscreen calibration may not be enabled on your unit. If your screen appears to require recalibration, contact your supervisor. In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon. Double-Tap In the Double-Tap tab, follow the directions to tailor the sensitivity of the stylus when you tap on the touchscreen. Calibration Touchscreens rarely require recalibration.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers • Choose the Calibration tab, and then tap on the Recalibrate button. • Follow the directions in the Calibration tab to recalibrate the screen. 5.5.5.3 Touch This tab allows you to disable the touchscreen. • Choose the Touch tab. Tap the checkbox next to Disable the touch panel. 5.5.6 Manage Triggers This option allows you to configure how bar code scanners and other devices such as RFID readers are triggered.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers • In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings. 5.5.6.1 Trigger Mappings A trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application, the module(s)– sometimes referred to as “trigger consumer(s)”–of the trigger source. Along with keyboard keys, trigger sources can also be grip triggers, external hardware triggers or software-based.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Show All Modules By default, the trigger mapping list only shows active mappings. Mappings for drivers or applications that are not currently active are not normally displayed. By checking this checkbox, all mappings, both active and inactive, are displayed. Add Tapping this button brings up the Add mapping dialog (see page 106), so that you can add new trigger mappings.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Trigger Key This dropdown list allows you to specify the source of the trigger events, such as the Grip Trigger, Left Scan, etc., for the trigger module selected. Notes: It is possible to map the same source to different modules (trigger consumers)—for example, to both the Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/operations will occur simultaneously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID Readers.
Chapter 5: Configuration Certificate Assignment menu, when the trigger is pressed, released, and then pressed again, a “double-click” event will have occurred. If a mapping with the type Up/down has also been configured for the same source, it will only receive the first set of trigger events. Module Trigger This identifies the driver or application receiving the trigger presses. Show All Modules By default, inactive owners are not shown.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup This option is used in conjunction with 802.1x authentication to enhance WORKABOUT PRO security. For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client-side devices (WORKABOUT PROs), refer to the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/security.mspx Note: When importing certificates, the WORKABOUT PRO only recognizes .cer files. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab • In the Control Panel, choose the Bluetooth Device Properties icon to display the Bluetooth Manager screen. Figure 5.8 Bluetooth Icon The Bluetooth Manager dialog box displays the other Bluetooth devices with which you can communicate. 5.6.1 The Devices Tab If you intend to pair devices (a headset, for example), power on and bring the devices within 5 m (16.4 ft.) of the hand-held before proceeding with the discovery process described below.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab 5.6.1.1 Pairing A Device To pair devices: • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to place the device you want to pair in pairing mode • Choose the Devices tab and Scan for devices in your area. • When the scan is complete, highlight the device you want to pair with and either double-click or press the Services button. • If a PIN dialog box appears, type your PIN and tap on OK.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab Note: During the scanning process, addresses are located first, followed by names. Only the names of devices that are within the Bluetooth radio coverage range will be retrieved. The Active column indicates whether any service is activated for that device. When a service is activated, the device is displayed in the list even when it is not detected during the scan. The PIN column indicates whether you have a PIN (password) set for the device.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab Note: The CH column shows the RFCOMM channel of the service if the service is RFCOMM-based. This information is not generally needed except for debugging purposes. To add a service to the Outgoing port, an active service must first be deactivated. Then you can choose the ‘Outgoing’ option from the Activation menu (highlight a service, right-click or press the [SPACE] bar to display the Activation menu).
Chapter 5: Configuration The Servers Tab 5.6.2 The Servers Tab The Bluetooth connection is initiated from your WORKABOUT PRO to the remote device. Therefore the WORKABOUT PRO is called the ‘client’ and the remote is called the ‘server’. The Servers tab displays the server profiles that can be activated in your WORKABOUT PRO. There is currently one server profile available: Serial. • Tap on the checkbox to activate the server, and it will display the associated port name beside the server name.
Chapter 5: Configuration Outgoing Tab 5.6.3 Outgoing Tab Outgoing Port acts as a serial port that can be used to connect to a list of Bluetooth devices (one at a time), but you have the freedom to switch on-the-fly. The Outgoing Port checkbox allows you to create the Outgoing port. When the port is created, the Outgoing tab lists the port name. The Outgoing list dialog box displays a list of services marked as ‘Outgoing’. The * column indicates the currently selected service.
Chapter 5: Configuration Active Conn. Tab 5.6.4 Active Conn. Tab The Active Conn. tab lists the Name, Address, and Type of the currently active connections. The table is periodically updated, but it can take a few seconds before it reflects the actual list of connections. The Type column of the table shows ‘ACL’ or ‘SCO’. The Connection list table shows the connections for scanning as well as the service connections.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Properties Tab 5.6.5 The Properties Tab The Properties tab displays information about your WORKABOUT PRO, and provides some port options. The Device Name field shows the device name of your WORKABOUT PRO. This name can be changed (see the Note on the previous page for details). Device Class shows the Class of Device (e.g. desktop, hand-held), which is always set to Handheld. Local Bluetooth Address shows the address of your WORKABOUT PRO radio.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 1. To set up the internet parameters, choose the Network And Dial-up Connections icon from the Control Panel. Figure 5.10 Network And Dial-up Connection Icon 2. Choose the Make New Connection icon. Figure 5.11 Creating A GPRS Connection 118 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 3. In the Make New Connection dialog box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection. 4. Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box. 5. In the drop-down menu labelled Select a modem, choose the name of the modem with which you want to connect, and then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection The WORKABOUT PRO communicates via Bluetooth to your Bluetooth-equipped cellular telephone and retrieves the parameters for the Device Properties dialog box. The WORKABOUT PRO then disconnects. 6. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within, and press [ENTER] to save your changes. 120 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 7. In the Modem dialog box, choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box. The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent. Once you’ve specified all the necessary information, choose the Finish button. 8. In the Control Panel, choose the Dialing icon. 9. The values in the Dialing Properties dialog box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection Once you’ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press [ENTER] to save your changes. 10. At this point, you’ll need to return to the Control Panel, and choose the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 11. In the network connection window, the new network configuration, in this case GPRS Network is displayed. Tap on the new icon.
Chapter 5: Configuration Total Recall 5.7 Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to back up/restore applications and settings. Keep in mind that to protect your data from erasure during a ‘clean start’, the Total Recall profile must be stored on a SD/MMC card or externally to the device on a USB memory stick or on a PC. Note: • In Windows CE 5.0, the registry and installed programs are stored in the Flash file system and are not lost on reset.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile 5.7.1 Creating A Backup Profile In the drop-down menu, you can choose from four options: Create Backup Profile, View Selected Profile, Restore Selected Profile and Delete Selected Profile. Keep in mind however that until a profile is created, the only available option is Create Backup Profile. • Choose the Next button to begin the process. Profile Information This dialog box lists the possible storage destinations for the profile file.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile • • • Next, choose the Profile Type you want to create: • For this device only – creates a backup that is manually restored by the operator. • AutoRestore for this device only – creates a profile that automatically restores itself following a cold start.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile • Choose this icon next to Select Files to view your options. Choosing By Individual File displays a pop-up menu where you can tailor the list of files you want to back up. To add a file to your backup list: • Choose Add Files. Browse to and choose the files you want to add to your list. To remove a file from your backup list: • Choose Remove Files—a dialog box is displayed listing the files that will be backed up.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile Choosing By File Type allows you to select the file types that you want backed up. View Selections Depending on what you have selected for inclusion in your profile, you can view a list of the selected files, databases and/or registry. • Choose the Next button to perform the operation. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Restoring A Profile Perform The Operation • Choose the Backup button to start the process, and create a profile. 5.7.2 Restoring A Profile To manually restore a profile: • Choose Restore Selected Profile from the drop-down menu, and choose the Profile Name displayed in the drop-down menu. Note: You can also manually restore an auto restore profile located in flash or a storage device. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating Partitions 1. Choose Start> Settings>Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double-click on the Storage Manager icon. The Storage Manager menu opens: 3. Choose the memory card from the drop-down list. 4. Press the Dismount button to dismount the memory card. All partitions on the card will be dismounted. 5. Press the Format button to format the memory card. Warning: All partitions and information on the card will be erased during the formatting process. 5.8.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating Partitions 1. Tap the New button next to the Partitions list box. The Create New Partition dialog box appears: 2. Type a name for the partition. 3. If more than one partition is desired, uncheck the Use All Available Disk Space checkbox, then specify the desired number of sectors to be used by the partition: Note: The sector size of the card is given on the left-hand side of the Storage Properties dialog. 4. Tap OK.
Chapter 5: Configuration Partition Management 5.8.3 Partition Management Partitions can be individually dismounted, mounted, deleted, or formatted as well. These and additional tasks are available from the Partition Properties dialog: To dismount a partition: 1. Choose the desired partition. 2. Tap the Properties button. The Partition Properties dialog appears. 3. Tap the Dismount button. The partition is dismounted. The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list.
Chapter 5: Configuration Partition Management 4. Tap the Format button. The Format dialog appears: 5. Choose your format options. These options include: • Version of file system (FAT-16, for devices holding up to 4 GB; or FAT-32, for devices containing up to 32 GB). • Number of FATs (File-Allocation Tables). • Number of entries allowed in the root directory. • Cluster size (.5 KB to 64 KB). There are also two checkboxes, which govern: • Whether to use the transaction-safe FAT file system (TFAT).
Chapter 5: Configuration IPv6 Support 3. Tap the Mount button. The partition is mounted. The asterisk appears next to its name in the partitions list. The Partition Properties dialog has buttons for additional functions. Partitions can be defragmented, and their file structure can be scanned. 5.9 IPv6 Support The IPv6 Support icon in the Control Panel allows you to activate IPv6 network support on your unit if your network setup requires this.
Chapter 5: Configuration Scanner Settings 5.10 Scanner Settings The Teklogix Scanners icon in the Control Panel provides dialog boxes in which you can tailor bar code options and choose the bar codes your scanner will recognize. The parameters are preset with the default settings of the decoded scanner installed in the unit. Figure 5.15 Teklogix Scanners Icon For a listing of available scanners and their specifications, please refer to Chapter 7: “Specifications”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bar Codes 5.10.1 Bar Codes 5.10.1.1 Scanner The dropdown menu to the right of the Scanner option allows you to choose from one of the following scanner types used with your hand-held: Decoded (internal), Decoded (HHP), Decoded (Intermec ISCP) and Imager. The symbologies listed change to reflect the scanner you choose and the bar codes it supports. Important: To improve the decode speed and performance, enable only those codes that are required by the application.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bar Codes • Press and hold the stylus on a symbology (e.g., Code 128) to display a pop up a menu. • Choose Default subtree to reset only the parameters in the symbology you selected, or choose Default all settings to reset all scanner parameters to default settings. To reset a single parameter to its default setting: • Press and hold the stylus on the parameter you want to reset. • 136 Choose Default parameter to reset the parameter to the default setting.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners 5.10.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanners • Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Decoded (internal). 5.10.2.1 Options Note: Some options are available only for specific scanners. Refer to the option names in this section for scanner model identification. Dot Time (msec) The value selected for “Dot Time (msec)” determines (in milliseconds) how long the targeting dot remains on before the scanner switches to a normal scan sweep.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed.Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value between 5 and 99, each number representing 0.1 seconds. 5.10.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value from 1 to 4. Linear security level 1 specifies that the following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Code Type Length Codabar All MSI Plessey 4 or less D 5 of 5 8 or less I 2 of 5 8 or less “Linear security level 2” specifies that all types of codes must be successfully read twice before being decoded.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Raster Height And Raster Expand Rate These parameter determine the laser pattern’s height and rate of expansion. Note: These parameters are only used when either Programmable Raster or Always Raster is assigned to the “2D Scanning Mode” parameter. “2D Raster Height” and “2D Raster Expand Rate” are intended for very specific applications and are usually not required for normal scanning purposes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from PDF417 and MicroPDF417 bar codes containing Character Set ECIs, even when the ECI Protocol is disabled. ECI Decoder Setting this parameter to on enables the scanner to interpret any Extended Channel Interpretations (ECIs) supported by the scanner. This parameter has no effect on symbols that were not encoded using ECIs.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Code 39” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Decode Perf. Level This parameter provides three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation – this is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Keep in mind that increased levels reduce decode security.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners 5.10.2.6 Code 128 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 128”. Enable GS1-128/GS1 US Previously UPC/EAN and UCC, these types of bar codes include group separators and start codes. Enable ISBT 128 To successfully scan this variation, “Enable ISBT 128” must be set to on. Decode Performance If this parameter is set to on, one of three decode levels assigned to the “Decode Performance Level” parameter can be selected. Decode Perf.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Suffix Char This character, if non-zero, is added after a successfully decoded bar code. Press the key you want to insert in the dialog box attached to this parameter. The ASCII/Unicode key value of the keypress is displayed. Strip Leading This parameter determines the number of characters that will be removed from the beginning of the bar code before the prefix character is added.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners UPC-A, Preamble When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed where you can choose one of three options for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: System Char – system character transmitted with the data, Country Code and System Char – both the country code (“0” for USA) and system character are transmitted with the data, or None – no preamble is transmitted.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Conv. UPC-E To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Conv. UPC-E1 To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Security Level This parameter controls the tolerance for decoding edge-to-edge UPC/EAN bar codes. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can choose a level from 0 to 3. Lower values have a lower tolerance for misreads, but they also increase the time it takes to decode the bar code. Linear Decode “Linear Decode” applies to code types containing two adjacent blocks (e.g., UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners 5.10.2.13 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to ON to enable “Codabar”. Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Codabar” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box labelled Set Code Lengths where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner. Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. Choosing Two discrete lengths allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. Length within a range allows you to decode a code type within a specified range from 6 to 55.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box labelled Set Code Lengths where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner. Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. Choosing Two discrete lengths allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. Length within a range allows you to decode a code type within a specified range from 4 to 14.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.2.17 RSS Code Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “2D RSS Code” scanning capability. Enable RSS-14 (Reduced Space Symbology) RSS-14 code can be either purely linear or split in half with one half stacked on top of the other half. Stacking the code reduces the bar code length, and providing the nominal height of the code is maintained, it can be omni-directionally scanned.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Enable CC-C And Enable CC-AB To activate these components, set these parameters to on. Enable TLC-39 This composite component integrates MicroPDF417 with the linear code. Setting this parameter to on enables this parameter. 5.10.2.19 PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables PDF-417 two dimensional (2D) coding. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3 Decoded (HHP) 5.10.3.1 Decoded (HHP) Scanner Options Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value from 1 to 10. 5.10.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Low Power Timeout To extend laser life, you can select the length of time the scanner remains active following a successful decode. The scanner wakes from low power mode when a bar code is scanned – a successful decode restores normal blinking. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min or 3 min.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Append If this parameter enabled, any Code 39 bar code that contains a space as the first character will be “stored in memory”. Once a Code 39 barcode containing a non-space first character is scanned, this bar code will be appended to the bar codes containing the spaces and the imager will transmit the ALL the data. The spaces are then removed. Pharmaceutical This is a numeric (0-9) fixed length barcode used by Italian pharmacies.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 0 to 80. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.6 EAN 13 Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 13”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.10.3.7 EAN 8 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 8”. Check Digit If you enable this parameter, a check digit is included with the decoded bar code data. Addendum Add-on 2 And Addendum Add-on 5 An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. Enabling these parameters defines the length of the addendum bar code to either 2 or 5 characters.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Transmit Number System If this parameter is enabled, the number system digit is transmitted with the decoded bar code data. Addendum Add-on 2 And Addendum Add-on 5 An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. Enabling these parameters defines the length of the addendum bar code to either 2 or 5 characters. Addendum Required When this parameter is set to on, the scanner does not accept the main bar code without an addendum.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Transmit Number System If this parameter is enabled, the number system digit is transmitted with the decoded bar code data. Addendum Add-on 2 And Addendum Add-on 5 An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. Enabling these parameters defines the length of the addendum bar code to either 2 or 5 characters. Addendum Required When this parameter is set to on, the scanner does not accept the main bar code without an addendum.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 0 to 80. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.12 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Concatenation “Codabar” supports symbol concatenation. When you enable Concatenation, the imager looks for a Codabar symbol with a “D” start character that is adjacent to a symbol with a “D” stop character. In this case, the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Plessey Minimum And Plessey Maximum Length These parameters apply to Plessey bar codes.The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 4 to 48. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.14 Code 11 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 11”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Check Digit When this parameter is set to Validate only, the integrity of a symbol is checked to ensure that it complies with specified algorithms. If “Check Digit” is set to Validate and Transmit, the check digit is validated and transmitted with the data. Setting this parameter to None disables this function. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 48. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.18 Discrete 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Discrete 2 of 5”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 60. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.20 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “RSS Code” scanning capability.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.10.3.21 PosiCode (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “PosiCode” scanning capability. PosiCode “PosiCode” is a “position” based symbology. A position based symbology de-couples the widths of the bars from their positions. The centers of the bars are specified to be laid out on a grid of equally spaced parallel lines.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) “GS1-128” uses a series of Application Identifiers to include additional data such as best before dates, batch numbers, quantities, weights and many other attributes needed by the user. EAN/UCC 128 Emulation The options in this parameter allow you to turn this emulation on or off, or to enable RSS Emulation. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.10.3.25 Micro PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Micro PDF-417”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 366. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.10.3.27 Code 49 The “Code 49” bar code is a multiple-row bar code that can encode the full ASCII character set below ASCII 128. Up to 49 alphanumeric characters or 81 numeric characters can be encoded into two to eight rows. Each row is divided by a separator bar. The top and bottom of the symbol also have separator bars that extend to the ends of the minimum quiet zones. Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 49”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 1500. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.30 2D QR Code Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “2D QR Code”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.10.3.32 2D Aztec Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “2D Aztec”. Aztec Runes Aztec Runes, the smallest type of Aztec Code symbol, has the ability to encode a very short license plate message. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.35 Postal: Australian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Australian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.36 Postal: Canadian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Canadian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.37 Postal: China Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: China”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.39 Postal: Kix Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Kix”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.3.40 Postal: Korean Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Korean”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.10.4 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) • Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Decoded (Intermec ISCP). 5.10.4.1 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Options Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value between 1 and 10 seconds. 5.10.4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Low Power Timeout To extend laser life, you can select the length of time the scanner remains active following a successful decode. The scanner wakes from low power mode when a bar code is scanned – a successful decode restores normal blinking. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min or 3 min.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Reading Range Determines the reading distance from which a bar code can be successfully scanned. The default setting, Extended, allows for increased reading distance. Start/Stop Transmit Setting this parameter to on enables the transmission of start and stop characters, which are usually not transmitted. Code 39 can start and end with either a * or a $ character (see also next parameter Accepted Start Char).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.10.4.4 Code 128 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Code 128”. GS1-128 “GS1-128” is the GS1 implementation of the Code 128 barcode specification. The former correct name was UCC/EAN-128. GS1-128 Identifier “GS1-128 Identifier” allows the AIM ID " ]C1" for EAN 128 to be transmitted or removed. By default, this identifier is transmitted if EAN 128 is enabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) concatenated codes. If only one code of a pair is read, that code will be transmitted as a single code. If both codes in a pair are detected, they will be concatenated provided that ISBT Concat Any Pair (see below) is enabled. ISBT Concat Any Pair Enabling this parameter causes all code pairs that can be, to be concatenated even if they do not comply with Section 4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) ISBN Conversion When this parameter (International Standard Book Number) is enabled, the first 3 characters (‘978’) are ignored and the checksum (0.9, ‘X’) is calculated on the remaining characters. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.10.4.6 EAN 8 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 8”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Convert To EAN 13 If this parameter is enabled, a UPC A bar code is converted to EAN 13. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.10.4.8 UPC E Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC E”. Enable UPC-E1 Set this parameter to on to allow “UPC-E1” (zero suppressed) bar code scans. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) • Double-tap on Addendum to display a dialog box listing your options. • Highlight an item, and tap on OK. When “Addendum” is set to Not Required but Transmitted if Read, the scanner searches for an addendum and if one exists, appends it to the main bar code. When the parameter is set to Required and Transmitted, the scanner does not accept the main bar code without an addendum.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.10.4.11 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”. Start/Stop Transmit Codabar can use the following sets of characters as start and stop characters: a, b, c, d A, B, C, D a, b, c, d, /, t, n, *, e DC1, DC2, DC3, DC4 Thus, when a set is chosen, the first and last digits of a Codabar message must be one of those characters and the body of the message should not contain these characters.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.4.12 MSI Plessey Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “MSI”. Enable Plessy Set this parameter to on to enable “Plessy”. Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are MOD 10 Check and Double MOD 10 Check. This parameter uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.10.4.13 Code 11 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 11”. Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are MOD 10 Check and Double MOD 10 Check.This parameter uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting. If the data does not contain that algorithm, the data is not transmitted.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Note: French CIP (French pharmaceutical) is only used with bar codes containing 7 characters. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled. Set Length L1, Set Length L2, And Set Length L3 Lengths for “Interleaved 2 of 5” can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Standard 2 of 5 Format This parameter allows you to choose a standard format – either Identicon (6 start/stop bars) or Computer Identics (4 start/stop bars). Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are Disabled and MOD 10 Check. “Check Digit Verification” uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.4.18 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “RSS Code” scanning capability.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.4.20 Micro PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Micro PDF-417”. Code 128 Emulation When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from certain Micro PDF-417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager 5.10.5 Imager • Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Imager. 5.10.5.1 Imager Options TekImager Enabled Setting this option to on enables the imager installed in your hand-held. Continuous Scan Mode Setting this parameter to on keeps image capture active and continuously decoding as long as the scanner button is pressed and held down. Center Bar Code Only Note: This parameter must be disabled when reading Composite bar codes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Barcodes Must Decode This parameter specifies the minimum number of bar codes that the imager must decode in order to report success. Note: This number must be less than the number of bar codes assigned to “Max Number Barcodes”. The driver validates and reassigns the value if necessary. Window Width “Window Width” determines the width of the captured image in pixels.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Min Scan Duration This parameter defines the minimum amount of time in seconds that the imager will scan when the trigger is pressed and held down without successful decode. Note: The actual scan duration when the trigger is pressed relies on the value assigned to Captures Per HW Trigger, below.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Max Gain, Max Integration And Max Illumination Important: These parameter values should only be changed by qualified Psion Teklogix personnel. These parameters represent internal values used by the 2D imager. The “Auto Exposure” parameter automatically adjusts the “Max Gain”, “Max Integration” and “Max Illumination” parameters to produce the best bar code read.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Constant Illumination “Constant Illumination” is used to reduce the intrusiveness of the device’s illumination on the observer. Instead of the illumination turning on and off every time the device attempts a decode (2-4 times per second), the illumination stays on from the time the trigger is pulled until a decode is successful. This feature is useful in low light environments, since it will also reduce the distraction that the illumination can have on nearby co-workers. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager When “Addendum” is set to Disabled, the scanner does not recognize an addendum. If this parameter is set to Optional, the scanner searches for an addendum and if one exists, appends it to the main bar code. When the parameter is set to Required, the scanner does not accept the main bar code without an addendum. Note: Setting “Addendum” to ‘Optional’ reduces performance. It should only be chosen if at least some of the bar codes being read have addendums.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Addendum Refer to “Addendum” on page 194. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.10.5.9 Code 93 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 93”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.10 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Interleaved 2 of 5”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager 5.10.5.13 Composite Important: To successfully read this type of bar code, the two types of symbologies included in a composite bar code must be enabled. Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Composite” bar codes. 5.10.5.14 PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables PDF-417 two dimensional (2D) coding. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.15 Micro PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Micro PDF-417” bar code scanning.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.18 2D Maxicode Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “2D Maxicode”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.19 2D Aztec Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Aztec”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.20 Postal: PlaNET Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: PlaNET”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager 5.10.5.22 Postal: Australian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Australian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.23 Postal: Japanese Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Japanese”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.24 Postal: Korean Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Korean”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.10.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Options 5.10.6 Options This tab allows you to tailor the double-click parameters and the display options associated with your scanner. 5.10.6.1 Double Click Parameters Click Time (msec) This parameter controls the maximum gap time (in milliseconds) for a double-click. If the time between the first and second clicks of the scanner trigger is within this time, it is considered a double-click. The allowable range is 0 to 1000. A value of zero disables this feature.
Chapter 5: Configuration Options 5.10.6.2 Display Parameters Scan Result When this parameter is enabled, the type of bar code and the result of the scan appear on the screen. Note that this information is only displayed after a successful decode and is visible only while the scanner trigger is pressed. When the trigger is released, this information is cleared from the screen. Scan Indicator When this parameter is enabled, the laser warning logo appears on the display whenever the scanner is activated.
Chapter 5: Configuration Translations Tab 5.10.7 Translations Tab The Translations tab allows you to define up to 10 cases, each consisting of up to 10 rules in sequential order. Only one case will be applied to a bar code and a case will only be applied if all rules specified in the case are successful – if a rule within a case fails, the entire case fails. • 202 In the Translation tab, tap on the Case # to create rules. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Translations Tab • Tap on the No rule dropdown menu to display the rules. When you choose a rule, an associated screen is displayed in which you can define the rule. 5.10.7.1 Case Rules The case rules are defined as follows: • No rule – ignored. • Search and replace – replaces all instances of the match string. (Note that this rule cannot fail.) • Match at index – matches the match string at a specified index. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Translations Tab • • • • Note: Match and replace at index – matches the match string at a specified index and replaces/changes it. Replace at index – replaces/changes unspecified data in a given range. Add barcode prefix/suffix – adds a global prefix or suffix. Verify barcode size – verifies the bar code size. This rule should generally be assigned first, before creating subsequent rules.
6 PERIPHERAL DEVICES & ACCESSORIES 6.1 Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . 6.1.1 Attaching The Hand Strap . 6.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip . 6.1.3 Protective Carrying Case. . 6.1.4 Soft Shell Holster . . . . . 6.2 The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories 6.9 Quad Battery Charger–Model #WA3004-G1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 6.9.1 Charging Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 6.9.2 Battery Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 6.9.3 Charge Indicators–The LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 6.9.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 6.9.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories 6.12.5 Operating Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 6.13 Bluetooth Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Carrying Accessories 6.1 Carrying Accessories There are a variety of carrying accessories to help the operator work safely and comfortably with the WORKABOUT PRO.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Hand Strap 210 • Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the strap to the two threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO, near the top of the unit • Stretch the hand strap toward the base of the WORKABOUT PRO, and hook the bottom of the strap into the slot near the base of the battery pack. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Pistol Grip 6.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip The pistol grip is attached to the four threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO. Four Phillips head screws are provided with this accessory. Note: • Prior to installation, make sure the trigger mechanism is securely snapped into the pistol grip body and that the trigger operates properly.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Protective Carrying Case • Tighten the screws to a torque of 3 lbs-in (3kgf-cm) to secure the pistol grip in place. 6.1.3 Protective Carrying Case A carrying case is available for WORKABOUT PROs to shield the unit from damage. It is equipped with a soft plastic window to protect the unit display and keyboard. A variety of cases are available, depending on the type of end-cap attached to your unit. 6.1.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Batteries • • Fasten the belt comfortably around your waist. Slide the adjustable ring on the belt to tighten the holster in place. Connect the safety tether to one of the clips on the bottom of the soft shell holster. Connect the other end to the hole in the end of the WORKABOUT PRO pistol grip. This tether will catch the unit in case of a drop. The tether can be adjusted to the operator’s height. The clips will break away in case of a severe force. 6.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Installation–Chargers And Docking Stations • • • • • • Cigarette Lighter Adaptor–Model No. WA3113-G2 Single Battery Charger–Model No. WA3001-G1 Quad Battery Charger–Model No. WA3004-G1 Desktop Docking Station–Model No. WA4003-G2 Quad Docking Station For 7527C-G2–Model No. WA4204-G2 Quad Docking Station For 7527S-G2–Model No. WA4304-G2 6.4.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Important Charger Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Before using the battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using battery. The mains power cord shall comply with national safety regulations of the country where the equipment is to be sold.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Desktop Docking Station 6.5 Desktop Docking Station The WORKABOUT PRO can be inserted in a desktop docking station, model number WA4003-G2. WORKABOUT PRO Charge Well Release Button Connector Pins Docking Station LED (Indicates charge status of a spare battery inserted in the rear charge well of the docking station.) Figure 6.2 Desktop Docking Station Note: The desktop docking charger is shipped with its own user manual.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO Spare Battery Spare Battery Charge Well Client USB Port Host USB Port DC IN Socket Figure 6.3 Back Of Desktop Docking Station Important: This docking station can only be used to charge Psion Teklogix approved Lithium-Ion batteries. 6.5.1 Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO • • Insert the DC power cable to the DC IN socket on the desktop docking station.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Charging A Spare Battery 6.5.2 Charging A Spare Battery • Insert the battery in the spare battery charge well at the back of the docking station, aligning the contacts on the battery with the contacts in the spare battery charge well. 6.5.3 Battery Charge Duration A fully discharged battery can take up to 5 hours to charge.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Linking A WORKABOUT PRO To An Ethernet Network Transfer Between The PC & The Hand-Held” on page 20. To link the WORKABOUT PRO to a PC: • Insert the hand-held in the desktop docking station. • Insert the USB cable into the docking station Client USB connector. Attach the other end of the cable to a USB port on the PC. 6.5.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Cigarette Lighter Adaptor–Model #WA3113-G2 Adaptor plugs suitable for use in the following countries are shipped with the AC wall adaptor: United Kingdom, Australia, Europe and North America. Universal AC Power Supply Adaptor Plugs DC Power Plug • • • Choose the adaptor plug that is suitable for use in your country. Slide the adaptor plug into the Universal AC power supply, snapping it into place.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Single Battery Charger–Model #WA3001-G1 The cigarette lighter adaptor allows you to power your hand-held and recharge your battery using power drawn from your vehicle’s cigarette lighter outlet. Adaptor End-Cap DC Power Plug Cigarette Lighter Adaptor Plug Figure 6.4 Cigarette Lighter Adaptor • • • • Unscrew the adaptor end-cap, and remove the fuse inside the adaptor.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger 6.8.1 Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger • • Insert the DC power plug into the charger. Plug the pronged end of the power cable into an AC outlet. Install the battery, aligning the contacts on the battery with the contacts in the battery charge well. 6.8.2 Battery Charge Duration It can take up to 4 hours to fully charge a battery.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Battery Charger–Model #WA3004-G1 6.9 Quad Battery Charger–Model #WA3004-G1 The quad battery charger is designed to charge up to four Lithium Ion batteries at one time. Note: The gang charger is shipped with a user manual. It is critical that this manual be reviewed for additional information and updates. 6.9.1 Charging Batteries • Slide the battery into a charge well, aligning the contacts on the battery with the contacts in the charge well. 6.9.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting 6.9.4 Troubleshooting 6.9.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration The charger is equipped with a recalibration function–a function that fully discharges and then fully recharges the battery. This process is necessary to recalibrate the battery capacity gauge internal to the battery.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Docking Station–WA4204-G2 & WA4304-G2 • • Try inserting a battery that you know to be working in the charger well. Reconnect the mains power cable, and check that the charger well indicator flashes at powerup. 6.10 Quad Docking Station–WA4204-G2 & WA4304-G2 Note: WA4204-G2 is designed for WORKABOUT PRO C models; WA4304-G2 is designed for WORKABOUT PRO S models. The quad docking station is shipped with a docking manual.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Indicators A green LED is illuminated next to the RJ45 connector when a valid network link is established. A user application must be loaded onto each WORKABOUT PRO that utilizes the quad dock for communication. When the network is connected and this application is loaded, the quad dock is ready for use. 6.10.2 Quad Indicators The quad dock is equipped with a power indicator LED and RJ45 link and traffic indicator LEDs.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Battery Charging–LED Behaviour 6.10.5 Battery Charging–LED Behaviour The quad docking station supplies DC power to enable the WORKABOUT PRO internal fast charger. Charge status is displayed on the hand-held LED–the LED turns red while the battery is being charged and turns green once the charge is complete. If the battery is fully charged when the unit is inserted in the docking station, the LED flashes red for less than a second and then turns green.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Vehicle Cradle 6.11 The Vehicle Cradle The vehicle cradle is a highly ruggedized, single station dock. Although it provides quick insertion and removal, the cradle holds the WORKABOUT PRO securely even when operated in high vibration environments. Note: Shock and vibration specifications for the WORKABOUT PRO are verified using Psion Teklogix-approved RAM mounts and mounting hardware.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Wiring Guidelines To accommodate the service loop of the connector cable, leave a 4" clearance at the bottom of the cradle. Leave a 7" (minimum) clearance at the top of the cradle to allow easy removal of the hand-held. Also remember to leave at least a 3" clearance at the sides of the cradle to allow activation of the release knobs. Refer to the detailed assembly instructions that are packaged with the cradle when selecting a mounting location. 6.11.1.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle 6.11.4 Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle Two latches in the cradle hold the WORKABOUT PRO firmly in place. Although these latches are designed for robustness and endurance, they will wear over time and will no longer lock the hand-held securely in the cradle. For replacement parts and instructions contact Psion Teklogix. Partial disassembly is required. 6.11.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation The vehicle cradle can be ordered with the powered cradle option installed. Warning: Applying a voltage greater than that specified or reversing or reversing polarity may result in permanent damage to the cradle power option and will void the product warranty. 6.11.6.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The Cradle A 1.8 meter (6 foot) extension power cable (PN 13985) is supplied with your powered vehicle cradle.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Port Replicator 6.11.7 The Port Replicator The port replicator (Model# WA4005-G1) is an optional accessory that allows tethered devices as well as mounted peripherals (e.g., bar code printers or weigh scales) to be attached to the vehicle cradle. The replicator can be used with or without the cradle power option. The functionality of the WORKABOUT PRO tether port is replicated into RS-232 serial interfaces by the port replicator.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Scanning Techniques 2D Imager SX5393 WA9010 WA9007-G1 2D Imager HHP 5180 WA8010-G1 WA8110-G1 WA9012-G1 It is critical that you review the safety information in the WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000126 before proceeding. 6.12.1 Scanning Techniques • • Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the bar code. Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Operating One Dimensional (1D) Laser Scanners • • • • • cedure or the bar code. Check the bar code to make sure it is not damaged. Try scanning a different bar code to verify that the problem is not with the bar code. Check that the bar code is within the proper range. Does the hand-held display the warning without scanning? This suggests a hardware problem in the hand-held.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Operating Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers 6.12.5 Operating Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers An imager takes a snap shot of a single bar code or multiple bar codes (at one time). It can find a bar code regardless of its orientation—that is, even a bar code printed at a 45 degree angle to the hand-held will be decoded successfully. Note: When scanning multiple bar codes, ensure that all of the desired bar codes are within the field of view of the scanner.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Bluetooth Peripherals The illumination LEDs will flash (typically several times) and a picture of the bar code(s) is taken. 6.13 Bluetooth Peripherals The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a Bluetooth radio, making it is possible to communicate with a variety of Bluetooth peripherals, including GSM/GPRS handsets, scanners, printers, and so on. The range of the Bluetooth radio is limited to approximately 5 meters.
SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 WORKABOUT PRO Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3 Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1 High-Capacity (Model WA3006) . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.1 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.2 Standard Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.3 Safety Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.4 Safety License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1.
Chapter 7: Specifications WORKABOUT PRO Specifications Note: Performance specifications are nominal & subject to change without notice. 7.1 WORKABOUT PRO Specifications Model Variants • • WORKABOUT PRO C – Model 7527C-G2 WORKABOUT PRO S – Model 7527S-G2 Platform • • PXA270 @ 520 MHz, 32 bit RISC CPU 128 MB flash, 128 MB RAM Operating System • Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 Wireless Communication Optional expansion modules for: • 802.11b/g (via Compact Flash) operating in the 2.
Chapter 7: Specifications WORKABOUT PRO Specifications Bar Code Applications • • • • • Note: Optional 1D imager expansion module Optional 2D imager expansion module Optional 1D SE955 laser scanner expansion module Optional 1D SE1223 High Performance laser scanner expansion module Optional bolt-on pistol grip All are user upgradeable RFID Modules • • • • HF Module - Frequency: 13.56 MHz - Tags supported: ISO 15693, Philips ICode™; TI TagiIt™; Tagsys (C210,C220,C240,C270) - Read/write range up to: 3.
Chapter 7: Specifications WORKABOUT PRO Specifications • • • - Sunlight readable (for outdoor use) - High reliability LED backlight - Easily replaceable and customizable bezel Touchscreen - Passive stylus or finger operation - Signature capture Keyboards - Full Alpha-Numeric (C model) - Numeric (S model) - Ergonomically enhanced for ambidextrous, one-hand operation - Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys Indicators And Controls - LED indicates battery charge status Programming Environment • • • • •
Chapter 7: Specifications WORKABOUT PRO Specifications Expansion Slots • • • • • One SD/MMC memory card slot – user accessible End-cap USB Interface supports GPS expansion module 100-PIN expansion interface: supports PCMCIA (type II),GSM/GPRS EDGE and other third-party expansion modules developed using Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO Hardware Developer’s Kit Flex cable interface with robust connector: supports scanner (serial) and imager (USB) modules One Type II CF Card Slot External Connectors • • • One
Chapter 7: Specifications WORKABOUT PRO Specifications Physical Dimensions And Weight • • • WORKABOUT PRO C: - 8.775 in. x 2.95/3.94 in. x 1.22/1.65 in. (223 mm x 75/100 mm x 31/42 mm) WORKABOUT PRO S: - 7.87 in. x 2.95/3.94 in. x 1.22/1.65 in. (200 mm x 75/100 mm x 31/42 mm) Weight (w/o battery pack): - WORKABOUT PRO C:1 lbs (455 g) - WORKABOUT PRO S:.
Chapter 7: Specifications Radio Specifications • • • • - EN 301 489 Laser: - IEC 60825-1, Class 2 - FDA 21 CFR 1040.10. - 1040.11 Class II Bluetooth: 1.2 RF: - Bluetooth and 802.11b/g: EN300 328, Part 15.247 - GSM/GPRS: EN301 511; EN50360/361, NAPRD03; 3GPP51.010; FCC Parts 22 & 24; Industry Canada; RSS-132 & 133 In-Vehicle Cradle: e Mark 7.2 Radio Specifications Model RA2041: 802.
Chapter 7: Specifications Radio Specifications - Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1800 - Class 1 (1 W) for GSM1900 Control via AT commands (Hayes 3GPP TS 27.007 and 27.005) SIM Application Toolkit (release 99) TCP/IP stack access via AT commands Internet Services: TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, SMTP, POP3 Supply voltage range: 3.2 to 4.3 V Specifications for: EDGE data transmission: GPRS data transmission: CSD data transmission: SMS: Fax: Voice: Interfaces: EDGE class 10: max 236.
Chapter 7: Specifications Battery Specifications - USB 2.0 full speed - SIM card interface 3 V, 1.8 V - I2C bus Bluetooth Radio Embedded (920 kbps serial interface) Bluetooth Version 1.2 compliant (features Adaptive Frequency Hopping for better co-existence with 802.11 radio) Chip Antenna Transmit Power Frequency Range RX Sensitivity (BER<=0.1%) Data Rate 2dBi peak -3dBm (0.5mW) minimum, +4dBm (2.5mW) max 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz -80dBm max 732.2 kbps and 57.6 kbps asymmetric, 433.9 kbps symmetric 7.
Chapter 7: Specifications Standard Discharge Battery Pack Electrical Specifications Description Over voltage detection voltage Minimum Typical Maximum 4.325V 4.350V 4.375V Charge enable 4.10V 4.15V 4.20V Under voltage detection voltage 2.5V 2.6V 2.7V Over current detection current - 3.5A - Short-circuit detection current 5.0A 8.0A 11.0A Short-circuit detection voltage 150mV 200mV 250mV Over voltage delay time 0.8s 1s 1.
Chapter 7: Specifications Safety Data Description Condition Standard Over Discharge After standard charge, apply a standard discharge followed by a standby discharge. Then measure capacity after carrying out standard charge and then a fast discharge. 110 minutes or more Self discharge After a standard charge, keep battery at 25°C for 30 days. Measure the time taken for a fast discharge.
Chapter 7: Specifications Safety License Description Condition Test Condition/Result After a standard discharge, Reverse Charging Test reverse-charge continuously at 4.2V and 4A for 8hrs. 7.3.1.4 Protection circuit board to operate. No explosion, fire, smoke, or leakage. Safety License Item License Standard 1 UL 1642 The lithium-ion cell has been listed and pass the UL1642 standard by UL Lab. 2 UL 2054 The battery pack is in the process to apply the UL 2054 battery standard.
Chapter 7: Specifications Super High-Capacity (Model WA3010) Description Test Reference Test Condition/Result Impact shock resistance - 3 cycles of 50G 11ms, 1/2 sine pulse acceleration applied in 6 directions. 18 shocks total. ESD protection - Accordance with EN61000-4-8 7.3.2 Super High-Capacity (Model WA3010) 7.3.2.1 Note: Electrical Specifications The electrical specifications apply for ambient temperature TAMB of 0° to +40°C unless otherwise stated.
Chapter 7: Specifications Standard Discharge Item Description Specification 10 Short-circuit delay time 160µs 200µs 240µs 11 Recovery charge current 0.5mA 1mA 2mA 7.3.2.2 Note: Standard Discharge Standard charge is defined as charging with constant voltage limit of 4.2V and constant current limit of 0.9A; the termination charge occurs when the current drops to 45mA.
Chapter 7: Specifications Safety Data Description Condition Temp./Humidity Cycle After standard charge, carry out 5 cycles of the following: 65°C and 90% humidity for 8 hrs. 25°C and 65% humidity for 4 hrs. -20°C for 8 hrs. 25°C and 65% humidity for 4 hrs. Following that, perform a fast discharge, standard charge and then a fast discharge. Measure the time taken for the second discharge. 100 minutes or more Dry heat After standard charge, keep the battery at 60°C for 8 hrs.
Chapter 7: Specifications Environmental Test Item License Standard 2 UL 2054 The battery pack is in the process to apply the UL 2054 battery standard. File No. MH29921. 3 89/336 EEC-EMC directive The battery pack is in the process to apply the below standard: -EN55022 -LVD 72/23 EEC -EN55024 -EN61326 4 RoHS Directive The materials of battery pack are used in accordance with the European RoHS directive. 7.3.2.
Chapter 7: Specifications Scanner/Imager Model Numbers 7.
Chapter 7: Specifications SE 1223HP, LR, ALR And SE 955HP Specifications Scan Engine SE 1223HP SE 1223LR SE 1223ALR SE 955HP Scan Pattern Linear Linear Linear Linear Wavelength 650nm 650nm 650nm 650nm Input Voltage 5.0 VDC ± 10% 5.0 VDC ± 10% 5.0 VDC ± 10% 3.0-5.5 VDC ± 10% Input Current 110 mA typical 115 mA typical 115 mA typical 65 mA typical Standby Current 130 µA typical 70 µA max.
Chapter 7: Specifications SE 1223HP Decode Zone 7.5.1.1 SE 1223HP Decode Zone 4,844 Lux to 86,112 Lux 7.5.1.2 Mil Size Minimum range Inches 5 2.75 Inches Maximum range Inches 1.25 7 3 Width of field Width of field Inches 7.5 2.25 1 11 4 10 1.75 0.5 15.75 6 UPC 2 1 22 9 15 2 1 25 10 20 2 1 30 12.5 40 3.75 56 23 55 5 66 25 SE 1223LR Decode Zone 4,844 Lux to 86,112 Lux Mil Size Minimum range Inches Inches Maximum range Inches 10 11 2 24 5 15 7.
Chapter 7: Specifications SE 955HP Decode Zone 4,844 Lux to 86,112 Lux UPC 19 2 39 4 15 20 2 50 6 30 33 4 98 11 55 27 2 115 12 70 reflective 114 12 250 28 100 reflective 125 14 360 41 High quality symbols in normal room light. 7.5.1.4 SE 955HP Decode Zone Decode Zone Typical 4 mil 5 mil 1.0 in. - 5.5 in. / 2.54 cm - 13.97 cm 1.25 in. - 8 in. / 3.18 cm - 20.32 cm 7.5 mil 1.5 in. - 13.25 in. / 3.81 cm - 33.66 cm 10 mil 1.5 in. - 17.5 in. / 3.81 cm - 44.45 cm UPC 100% 1.
Chapter 7: Specifications EV15 Imager Decode Zone Parameter EV15 Symbologies UPC (E&A), EAN, RSS, Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN 128, ISBN, ISBT, Interleaved, Matrix, Industrial and Standard 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 93/93i, Code 11, MSI, Plessey, Telepen, PDF417, Micro PDF417 Ambient Light Works in any lighting conditions, from 0 to 100,000 lux Shock 2000G, 0.7ms, half sinus, 3 axes Vibration 50G r.m.s 7.5.2.
Chapter 7: Specifications HHP5180 Imager Decode Zone Parameter HHP5180 2D: PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, Aztec Mesa, Code 49, UCC Composite Symbologies supported Linear: Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC, EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, RSS, Code 93, Codablock Postal: Postnet (US), Planet Code, BPO 4 State, Canadian Post, Japanese Post, KIX (Netherlands) Post OCR Fonts: OCR-A, OCR-B Size 1.78cm Depth x 2.79cm Width (without mounting tabs) x 1.21cm Height 0.7 in. Depth x 1.1 in.
Performance 6.6 mil PDF417 (.017 cm) 7.5 mil Linear (.019 cm) 8.3 mil Data Matrix (.021 cm) 8.3 mil QR (.021 cm)6 10 mil Linear (.025 cm) 13 mil UPC (.033 cm) Near 2.8 in. (7.1cm) 2.5 in. (6.4cm) 3.4 in. (8.6cm) 3.4 in. (8.6cm)) 2.2 in. (5.6cm) 2.0 in. (5.1cm) Far 6 in. (15.2cm) 6.5 in. (16.5cm) 5.7 in. (14.5cm) 5.4 in. (13.7cm) 7.6 in. (19.3cm) 8.9 in. (22.6cm) SF Working Range* *Data characterized at 23°C and 0 lux ambient light. 7.5.
Chapter 7: Specifications SX5393 Imager Decode Zone Parameter HHP5180 15 drops, 5 ft to concrete at room temperature when integrated correctly into end-user packaging Shock 7.5.4.1 SX5393 Imager Decode Zone x Lux to 100,000 Lux Mil Size* Minimum range Inches Maximum range Inches 10 4.6 5.7 15 3.8 9.2 4 9.7 2.6 11.7 Minimum range Inches Maximum range Inches 15** 20.8 *QR code **Data Matrix Code 39 Mil Size 7.5 4.1 8.4 10 3.1 10.9 15 4 9.
APPENDIX A PORT PINOUTS A.
Appendix A: Port Pinouts Battery Contact Pinout–WA3006 & WA3010 PIN # Signal Name 4 USB VBUS (can provide 5V, 100mA Max for powering USB Devices) 5 RS232 Tx data 6 RS232 Rx Data 7 Tether detect resistor ID. Determines what kind of device is attached to the Tether port 8 DC Power In 9 DC Power In 10 DC Power In 11 RS232 CTS 12 RS232 RTS 13 RS232 DSR 14 RS232 DTR 15 RS232 DCD 16 RS232 RI 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 Ground A.
Appendix A: Port Pinouts Positive Female Battery Connector A.4 Positive Female Battery Connector WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
APPENDIX B WIRELESS WIDE AREA NETWORK (WWAN) B.1 Wireless WAN Psion Teklogix offers a quad band, GPRS radio – Model Number RA3030-G2; a WORKABOUT PRO equipped with a GSM/GPRS radio has wide area networking capabilities. With this radio and a SIM card, you can wirelessly transfer data, and you use the hand-held voice option to place phone calls. B.1.1 Taskbar Icons Wireless WAN icons in the taskbar indicate the status of your wide area network connection.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Establishing A Connection The signal strength icon is replaced by a connection indicator icon when a packet data connection is started. A GPRS packet data connection is active. In addition to the signal strength or connection indicator a second icon may be shown. A new SMS (Short Message Service) message has arrived. The dialer icon is displayed when the Voice option is available (SIM card and GPRS radio are installed).
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Establishing A Connection The main Wireless WAN dialog box is displayed. Figure B.2 Establishing A Connection Note: If you are prompted to enter a PIN, refer to “Entering A PIN Number” on page 4 for details. When “Ready to connect” is displayed in the Status field, the Connect Data button is enabled. • Tap on the Connect Data button. The progress of the connection is tracked in the Status field. • PPP link to modem active. • Authenticating user.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Advanced Information • Tap the stylus on the Disconnect button, and then on OK. When the computer’s network connection is severed, the Status field displays “Ready to connect”. The signal strength is displayed in the main Wireless WAN screen, even while a connection is active. The Rx bytes and Tx bytes fields estimate the amount of data transmitted and received, respectively.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Advanced Information • Searching for GPRS • Ready to connect If the modem loses the connection to the GSM network, the following states are repeated: Searching for network, Registered on network, Searching for packet data, and Ready to connect. Error States The following temporary error states (i.e., these states may disappear without interaction) may be displayed: • Emergency calls only. The modem has found a network but is not allowed to register (e.g.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu B.1.4 Tools Menu The Tools menu in the main Wireless WAN dialog box offers some additional, advanced setup features. Data Configuration Enable Automatic Connect If the Enable automatic connect checkbox is checked (unchecked by default), the Wireless WAN user interface will attempt to establish a GPRS connection whenever GPRS is available (e.g. after resume from suspend without further user interaction).
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu • Tap on the OK button. While automatic connection mode is enabled, the Connect Data button in the main Wireless LAN dialog box changes to Disable Auto. To close the currently active connection (if any) and disable the automatic connection mode: • Tap on Disable Auto. Important: Automatic connection mode should not be used if applications other than the Wireless WAN user interface (e.g.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu • A customer has subscribed for a static IP address. By definition this must be configured manually. Profiles In the following section, all the parameters that need to be configured for a connection (such as APN, user name, password, DNS server addresses etc.) are referred to as a profile. Every profile is identified by an arbitrary, unique name.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu tion is possible only if the Enable automatic configuration: checkbox is unchecked. New Tapping on the New button allows you to create a new profile. Figure B.3 Creating A New Profile The name of the newly created profile must be different from all existing profiles. Also, the name cannot be Default. When the New Data Profile dialog box is opened, a proposal for a unique name is filled in the corresponding entry field.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu Advanced IP Figure B.4 Assigning IP Information The Advanced IP button in the Show Profile and Edit Profile dialog boxes opens another dialog box that allows you to configure a static IP address as well providing DNS and WINS fields so that you can specify DNS and WINS resolvers. Security Configuration The Security Configuration dialog box is accessed through the Tools menu.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu the modem requires a PIN (such as resume after suspend or modem removal). The stored PIN is also automatically entered in the Current PIN text box whenever the Security Configuration dialog box is called up. If unauthorized access to the device is a concern, the Require PIN on resume checkbox should be checked. In this case, the PIN is not stored; whenever a PIN is required, you will be prompted to enter an appropriate value.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu ‘Available’ status, it does not necessarily follow that it can be used or that the roaming agreement covers GPRS. A status of ‘Forbidden’ indicates that the network cannot be used. If you choose a network that is not covered by a roaming agreement, the status in the main WWAN dialog box changes to ‘Emergency calls only’, ‘No network found’, ‘GPRS not available’ or ‘GPRS not allowed’.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Tools Menu serial port must support 115.2kbit/s, 8bit, no parity and hardware flow control. Modem Information The fields in this dialog box cannot be edited, they only display information about the computer’s modem. If the network operator has not programmed a user’s phone number into his SIM, the Phone: field remains empty. If the main menu shows an error status, at least partial modem information may be available.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) SMS Menu WAN icons will be displayed in the taskbar. Sounds Tapping on the Sounds option displays a dialog box in which you can customize which sounds your hand-held will emit and when these sounds will be played. B.1.5 SMS Menu SMS (Short Message Service) functions are accessed through the SMS menu.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) SMS Menu become available. New Tapping on the New button opens a dialog for sending a new SMS message. The recipient's phone number (to be entered in the To: field) can consist of the digits 0 through 9, as well as the * and # characters, optionally preceded by one + character, indicating an international number (i.e. the country code follows immediately after the + character).
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Voice The Open button opens the selected message in a new window such that the entire message can be read including the original formatting (line breaks are replaced by spaces in the Inbox message list). Pressing the Reply button opens the new message dialog as described above, except the destination phone number is filled in already. Outbox Tapping on the Outbox button opens the list of sent messages.
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Power Mode For CF Card modems, the settings are found under the Devices tab. If the checkbox for a modem is unchecked then no power is applied to the modem and no driver is loaded (neither the serial port driver nor the Wireless WAN driver). If the checkbox is checked then power is applied to the modem and the drivers are loaded when the computer is turned on. Power is removed from the modem when the computer enters suspend mode.
APPENDIX C SUMMIT CLIENT UTILITY (SCU) FOR MODEL RA2041 This appendix provides details about each tab in the Summit Client Utility (SCU). For quick, step-by-step setup instructions, refer to “Configuring The Summit RA2041 802.11b/g” on page 13. C.1 SCU Tabs This section provides a detailed description of each of the tabs available in the SCU—Main (below), Config (page 2), Global Settings (page 7), Status (page 9), and Diags (page 10). C.1.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Config Tab • • • If ThirdPartyConfig is selected, after the WORKABOUT PRO goes through a power cycle, WZC is used for configuration of the radio. See “ThirdPartyConfig” on page 6 for details. Association Status: Indicates if the radio is associated to an access point. If this is not the case, Association Status indicates the radio status.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Config Tab • Radio Attributes: Lists radio attributes. These attributes can be individually chosen from this menu. When an attribute is chosen, an associated list of options is displayed where you can assign new settings or view existing settings. The following table describes the options in the Radio Attributes drop-down menu: Radio Attribute Description Value Default Config Name of config (configuration profile).
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Config Tab Radio Attribute Description Value Default None EAP Type None, LEAP, EAP-FAST, Extensible Authentication Protocol type used for 802.1X PEAP-MSCHAP authentication to access point. – To use EAP-TLS, you must use WZC. Credentials None Authentication credentials for User: Username or Domain/Username (up to 64 the selected EAP type. characters). Password: up to 64 characters.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Config Tab • • • • Note: EAP-TLS: Uses the same technology as a follow-on to Secure Socket Layer (SSL). It provides strong security, but relies on client certificates for user authentication. PEAP: Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to encrypt EAP traffic. Two different inner methods are used with PEAP: • EAP-MSCHAPV2, resulting in PEAP-MSCHAP: This is appropriate for use against Windows Active Directory and domains.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Config Tab EAP Credentials Keep the following in mind when defining security settings: • If the credentials specified in the config are incorrect and that config is used, the authentication fails without an error message; you will not be prompted to enter correct credentials. • If the credentials are not specified in the config, when the radio tries to associate using that config, you will be prompted to enter the credentials.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Global Settings Tab C.1.3 Global Settings Tab The Global Settings tab allows you to define radio and security settings that apply to all configs (profiles), along with settings that apply specifically to the SCU. The Global Settings in the table below can be edited in the SCU: Global Setting Description Value Default CCX features Activates three CCX features: AP-assisted roaming, AP-specified maximum transmit power & radio management.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Global Settings Tab Global Setting C-8 Description Value Default Preamble Type of radio preamble or head- Auto, Short, Long ers. Auto Ping Payload Amount of data to be transmitted Bytes: 32, 64, 128, on a ping. 256, 512 & 1024 32 Ping Timeout ms Amount of time in milliseconds that passes without a response before ping request is considered a failure. Integer from 0 to 30000.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Status Tab Global Setting Description Value Default TX Diversity On Defines how to handle antenna -Main only: Use diversity when transmitting data main antenna only. -Aux only: Use auxto AP. iliary antenna only. -On: Use diversity. WMM Use Wi-Fi Multimedia Extensions, also know as WMM. On, Off Off C.1.
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 Diags Tab C.1.5 Diags Tab Ping Address Ping Results Use the Diags tab as a troubleshooting tool. The functions are as follows: • (Re)Connect: Enables/Disables the radio, applies/reapplies current config and tries to associate and authenticate to the wireless LAN, logging all activity in the output area at bottom of the dialog box. • Release/Renew: Obtains a new IP address through DHCP and logs all activity in the output area.
INDEX A Aztec, 2D 198 Accepted Start Char 177 accessories carrying case 212 desktop docking station 216 Ethernet adaptor cable 219 hand strap 209 holster, soft shell 212 pistol grip 211 port replicator 232 quad battery charger 223 quad docking station 225 single battery charger 221 vehicle cradle 228 Active Conn Tab 116 ActiveSync ASync profile 112 Adaptive Windowing 193 adaptor cable USB-Ethernet 219 Addendum 181, 194, 195, 196 Addendum Add-on 2 157, 158, 159, 160, 182 Addendum Add-on 5 157, 158, 159, 16
Index capacity dialog box 98 charging 11, 34 gauge 45 installing 33 installing main battery 12 main battery 11 pinouts A-2 power saving suspend dialog box 99 removing 33 run time 47 storing 47 swap time 33 battery charger safety instructions 214–215 battery specifications 246 high-capacity (WA3006) 246 super high-capacity (WA3010) 250 beeper beep conditions 43 volume adjustment 44 Bi-Direction Redundancy 139 BKSP (DEL Key) 38 Bluetooth devices, pairing 49, 111 Bluetooth radio changing device name 116 device
Index Composite 152, 167, 197 Concatenation 162 conference calls, creating 24 connection list table, Bluetooth Controls 116 Constant Illumination 194 Continuous Scan Mode 138, 154, 175, 190 control panel accessing 79 basic setup 84 Display Properties 84 icons 80 keyboard properties 87 power management properties 98 stylus properties 103 Conv. UPC-E To UPC-A 147 Conv.
Index features, WORKABOUT PRO 4 Field Size 143 Field Size/Chars (bar code scanning) 143 FNC1 Conversion 178 formatting entire memory card 128 partitions 131 Full Ascii 176 Full ASCII (decoded scanner) 142, 156 Function Keys accessing 38 G Good Scan Beep 201 GPRS (Bluetooth) 117 GSM/GPRS B-1–B-17 GSM radio 244 GS1-128 178 GS1 128 (Composite bar code) 167 GS1-128 GS1 US 144 GS1-128 Identifier 178 GTIN Compliant 178, 182 H hand strap 209 headsets, pairing (Bluetooth) 49, 111 high-capacity battery pack (WA3
Index LIF (Low Insert Force) port pinout A-1 Linear Decode 148 Linear Security Level 138 Low Power Timeout 138, 155, 176 L1, Set Length 142 L2, Set Length 142 M Macro keys accessing 39 executing a macro 91 Macros menu, accessing 90 recording and saving 90 maintenance (of hand-held) 50 Manage Triggers 104 Matrix 2 of 5 164, 186 Max Gain (Imager) 193 Max Illumination (Imager) 193 Maximum Length 155, 157, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174 Max Integration (Imager) 193 Max Nu
Index Australian 173 Canadian 173 China 173 Japanese 173 Kix 174 Korean 174 PlaNET 172, 198 PostNET 172, 198 Royal 174, 199 powering up 12 Power Management Properties 98 battery capacity 98 suspend, power saving 99 Power Source 99 Prefix 140 Prefix Char 143, 144 Printer (serial service), Bluetooth 112 profile, creating backup 124 profile, restoring backup 128 Programs Command Prompt 65 Internet Explorer 65 Remote Desktop Connection 65 Windows Explorer 65 protective case 212 punctuation marks, accessing (SHI
Index troubleshooting tips 233 two dimensional (2D) imager scanner 235 UPC-A Check Digit 145 UPC-A Preamble 146 UPC-EANI 147 UPC-E Check Digit 146 UPC-E Preamble 146 UPC-E1 Check Digit 146 UPC-E1 Preamble 146 2D UPC Half Block Stitching 148 scanner module (SE 955) specs 254 scanner options 232 scanning aiming (target) dot duration 137 appending characters 145, 200 Bad Scan Beep 201 check digit 150, 163 Check Digits (MSI Plessey) 150, 163 Check Digit Verification 142 Check Digit Verification (I 2 of 5) 151 C
Index ThirdPartyConfig C-6 Windows Zero Config (WZC) C-6 WLAN, connecting to 14 SD/MMC Card, inserting 49 Security Level 148 security level icon 46 Security Settings 63 changing password 64 configuring taskbar 64 level 63 Supervisor 63 Teklogix 63 User 63 Servers, Bluetooth Controls 114 Services 23 Services, Bluetooth Controls 112 Set Length L1 142 Set Length L2 142 Set PIN, Bluetooth Controls 113 Settings Control Panel 69 Network and Dial-up connections 69 Run 69 Taskbar and Start Menu 69 SE 955 scanner sp
Index touchscreen recalibration 41, 103 stylus, using 55 touch pen, using 55 Translations parameters (bar codes) 202 Transmit Check Digit 177, 180, 181, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187 Transmit Check Digit (I 2 of 5) 151 Transmit Check Digit (MSI Plessey) 150 Transmit Code 1D Char 140 Transmit Number System 159, 160, 180, 181 trigger mappings 105 Trigger-Press Type, Manage Triggers menu 107 triggers, configuring 104 Trioptic Code 39 156 Trioptic Code 39, Enable 141 troubleshooting tips (scanning) 233 U UPC A 145,
