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WORKABOUT PRO M/C

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July 13, 2004 Part No. 8000024.A

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WORKABOUT PRO M/C Hand-Held Computer User Manual July 13, 2004 ISO 9001 Certiﬁed Quality Management System Part No. 8000024.
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© Copyright 2004 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 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.
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Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of one year. In some regions, the warranty exceeds this period. Please contact your local Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, see Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Program License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Approvals And Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.
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Contents 3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack . 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off . . . . . . . 3.4 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Modifier Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys. . . . . . 3.4.1.2 Locking Modifier Keys. . . . . . . 3.4.2 The Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.3 The Keypad Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 4.4 4.5 4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar . . . . 4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 The Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.3 The System Tray . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.4 The Task Manager . . . . . . . . . 4.4.5 Cycle Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.6 Power Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.7 Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.8 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.9 Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.5.5.2 Touchscreen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.5.3 Touchscreen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.6 Certificate Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 The Devices Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2 The Server Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.3 The Property Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4 The Bluetooth GPRS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 6.2.4.1 6.2.4.2 6.2.4.3 Rearranging Preferred Networks . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Deleting A Preferred Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Changing Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Chapter 7: Expansion Modules 7.1 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1 Removing The End-Cap And Back Plate 7.1.2 What’s Inside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.3 Shutting Off Power. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.4 Installing The PCMCIA Module. . . . . 7.1.5 Installing A GSM/GPRS Module . .
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Contents 8.4.8 Linking A WORKABOUT PRO To An Ethernet Network 8.4.8.1 Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4.9 Troubleshooting The Docking Station Operations . . . . . 8.5 Single Battery Charger – Model #WA3001 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1 Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger. . . . . 8.5.2 Battery Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.3 Charge Indicators – The LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 Quad Battery Charger – Model #WA3004. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 8.10.7 The Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 8.11 Bluetooth Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Chapter 9: Specifications 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Hand-Held Computer Specifications . . . . . . . . Radio Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SE 1223HP Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.1 Standard Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.2 High-Capacity Battery Pack . .
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PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENTS Microsoft's End User License Agreement You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Psion Teklogix Inc. from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (‘MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
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License Agreement INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS. II • Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java.
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License Agreement Meetinghouse Data Communications, Inc. End User License Agreement End User License Agreement: ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ("LICENSE") CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS SUBJECT TO THE SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS SET FORTH BELOW. USING THE SOFTWARE INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE LICENSE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE LICENSE TERMS, YOU MUST RETURN THE SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND.
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License Agreement All permanent licenses are prepaid and the Software is licensed to you by MDC. You own the media on which the Software is recorded but MDC and/or MDC’s licensor(s) retain title to the Software. The Software and any copies which this License authorizes you to make are subject to this License. Permitted Uses and Restrictions: This License allows you to install and use the Software on a single computer at a time.
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License Agreement to the Software. The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and by international treaties. MDC's third party suppliers may protect their rights in the event of any violation of these License Terms. Termination: Your rights under this License will terminate automatically without notice from MDC if you fail to comply with any term(s) of this License.
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License Agreement MDC authorized representative with a copy of the receipt. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ON THE MEDIA INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO NINETY (90) DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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License Agreement RANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE TERMS OF THIS DISCLAIMER DO NOT AFFECT OR PREJUDICE THE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER ACQUIRING LICENSOR PRODUCTS OTHERWISE THAN IN THE COURSE OF A BUSINESS, NEITHER DO THEY LIMIT OR EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY FOR DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CAUSED BY LICENSOR’S NEGLIGENCE.
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License Agreement MDC Acknowledgments: This product includes software developed by MDC and its licensors. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)". This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
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APPROVALS AND SAFETY SUMMARY Declaration Of Conformity Product: Application of Council Directive(s): Conformity Declared to Standards: Manufacturer: Year of Manufacture: Manufacturer’s Address in the European Community: Type of Equipment: Equipment Class: 7525 WORKABOUT PRO EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC EN 55022: 1998 Class B; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024:1998; EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz EN 61000-4-4; ±1kV Power lines EN 61000-4-5; ±
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Approvals And Safety Summary FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Applicant’s Name & Address: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP. 10F, NO. 119, ChienKang Rd., Chung-Ho, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Contact Person: Piyang Chiang Telephone No.: (510) 440-8694 47849 FREMONT BLVD. FREMONT, CA, 94538, USA US Representative’s Name & Address: PSION TEKLOGIX 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500 Erlanger, KY, 41018, USA Contact Person: Kyle Day Telephone No.
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Approvals And Safety Summary This equipment complies with Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Psion Teklogix, the party responsible for compliance, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 1.
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Approvals And Safety Summary This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10, 1040.11 Class II and IEC 60825-1: 2001, Class 2 laser product. LASER WARNINGS For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the following warnings: CAUTION Do not look into the laser beam or point the beam at people or animals. CAUTION Using controls or adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
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Approvals And Safety Summary CAUTION! Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly handled, charged, disposed of or replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions described in “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” on page 140. Carefully review all battery safety issues.
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 About The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer 1.3.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the 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 unit ready for operation. Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO describes the features and outlines how to charge and maintain the battery.
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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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Features - Integrated Bluetooth • Processor: - 400 MHz Intel Xscale PXA255 • Operating System: - Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 • Programming Environment: - HTML, XML - Psion Teklogix Mobile Devices SDK - HDK - Hardware Development Kit for third-party developed expansion modules. - Compact Framework - java - Standard protocol APIs Windows sockets (Windows CE .NET) - Psion Teklogix Mobile SDK • Wireless Communications: - Optional expansion modules for: - 802.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Features 6 • User Interface: - Monochrome Touchscreen Display - 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) diagonal, 1/4 VGA 240 x 320 transflective portrait mode LCD Backlight on/off control, adjustable contrast Sunlight readable for outdoor use High reliability EL backlight - Colour Touchscreen Display - 3.5 in. (8.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Features - • • • • • 100 Pin High-Speed Expansion connector, accessible through end-cap or back cover Supports serial, USB, PCMCIA - Type II Compact Flash slot accessible through end-cap Other Expansion Modules: - Type II PCMCIA slot – field upgradeable - Third Party accessories External Ports: - USB Host port on base of tethered USB devices (printers, etc.) - Low Insertion Force Docking Station Port with: USB device port USB Host port Power Power Management: - Lithium Ion 3.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Features • • 8 - Single battery charger - Quad battery charger - Charger/Docking Station (charges hand-held and spare battery) - Vehicle cradle with optional charge capability - Automotive adaptor Communication Accessories: - Quad Dock (4-site) with 10/100BaseT Ethernet and charge functions - Desktop Charger/Docking Station supports USB host and device ports and optional 10/100Base T Ethernet module.
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Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Figure 1.1 WORKABOUT PRO Audio Jack Tether Port Low Insertion Force Port (LIF) Figure 1.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels Warning: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Figure 1.3 Scanner Module–Laser Warning Label Figure 1.4 End- Cap–Expansion Module Warning Figure 1.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels Figure 1.6 Manufacturer Label – WORKABOUT PRO C Unit Figure 1.7 Manufacturer Label – WORKABOUT PRO M Unit Figure 1.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels Figure 1.9 Standard Capacity Battery Label Figure 1.
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2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation . . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3 The Internal Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO On and Off . . . . . . . 2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On . 2.3 Connecting The WORKABOUT PRO To A PC . . . . . . 2.3.1 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files 2.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . .
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1.1 The Main Battery The WORKABOUT PRO can be powered with one of the following battery packs: • • • Standard Battery High-Capacity Battery, or 3 AA alkaline batteries. 2.1.2 Charging The Battery Important: It is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” on page 140 before charging the battery.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) Note: If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on. To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO: • • Press and hold down the key for at least one second. When the LED flashes green, release the button. A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Microsoft® Windows CE .NET logo appears followed by the startup desktop.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Calibrating The Touchscreen To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the program’s setup wizard. Refer to the following website for details: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/downloads/pocketpc/activesync35.mspx 2.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 30 for details. 2.
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GETTING TO KNOW THE WORKABOUT PRO 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . 3.2 The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack . . 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off . . . . . . . . 3.4 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Modifier Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys . .
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO Sound Port Stylus (pointing tool) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Figure 3.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Batteries End Cap Back Cover Battery Cover Battery Cover Fasteners Tether Port Low Insertion Force (LIF) Port Audio Jack Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO 3.2 The Batteries The WORKABOUT PRO hand-held can operate with a Standard Lithium Ion battery pack, a High Capacity Lithium Ion battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Battery Safety To maintain data during a battery swap, the WORKABOUT PRO is also equipped with an easily accessible coin backup battery. 3.2.1 Battery Safety Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is critical that you review and follow the important safety guidelines in the section entitled “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” beginning on page 140. 3.2.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Charging The Battery 3.2.3 Charging The Battery Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations, refer to Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories beginning on page 131. For battery safety, refer to “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” beginning on page 140. Lithium Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a variety of chargers and docking stations.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Switching The Hand-Held On And Off 3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off Switching On The WORKABOUT PRO • • Press and hold down the key for at least one second. When the LED flashes green, release the button. A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Windows CE .NET logo appears followed by the startup desktop. Note: If the WORKABOUT PRO is in suspend state, pressing key ‘wakes’ the unit from this state.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keyboard 3.4 The Keyboard Arrow Keys Scan Key Scan Key Display Backlight Key Contrast Key Orange Key Blue Key Figure 3.4 The Keys The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a 55-key alphanumeric keyboard. Along with the standard keyboard keys, the and modifier keys provide access to additional keys and system functions. These functions are colour coded in orange and blue print above the keyboard keys.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Modiﬁer Keys 3.4.1 Modifier Keys The , , , and keys are modifier keys. Pressing a modifier key changes the function of the next key pressed. For example, a square bracket is printed in orange print above the <4> key. Pressing the key followed by the <4> key displays a square bracket rather than the number 4.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keys The Arrow Keys The Arrow keys are located on the grey circular key at the top of the keyboard, directly below the display. The arrow keys move the cursor around the screen – up, down, left and right. The cursor is the flashing box or underline character that indicates where the next character you type will appear.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keypad Backlight The Macro Keys – to Macro keys to contain up to 20 programmable characters (“positions”) and executable keys. These keys are accessed by pressing followed by alpha keys ,
or . When pressed, the macro key executes a custom-defined string of characters, including executable keys. 3.4.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Monochrome Display 3.5.2 Monochrome Display Adjusting The Contrast Note: Contrast adjustment is only available on hand-helds equipped with monochrome screens. Contrast has no effect on units with colour screens. The display contrast can be adjusted from the keyboard using the Contrast key < just below the arrow keys. • > Press this key until you are satisfied with the contrast adjustment. Press < > to shift contrast backward.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Indicators • Select the Calibration tab, and then tap on the ‘Recalibrate’ button. Figure 3.6 Calibration Screen • Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen. Note: The Stylus Properties dialogue box provides two additional tabs: Double-tap and Options. The Double-Tap tab allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the double-tap and the physical distance between taps. The Options tab allows you to disable the touchscreen. 3.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators If the unit is attached to an external power supply, the hand-held LED reflects the battery charge status. LED Behaviour Off Solid green Fast flashing green Slow flashing green Charge Status Flashing red No battery detected in the charge well. Battery is fully charged. Battery is charged to 75% capacity. Charge in progress. Battery is outside ambient temperature range of 0˚ C to 45 ˚C (32˚ F to 113˚ F).
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators Taskbar icons change dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a Bluetooth radio is not installed in your hand-held, the Bluetooth radio icon is not displayed in the taskbar. Note: To access these icons and display the associated menu and dialogue boxes, refer to “Using The Taskbar” on page 46. Windows® Start Button This icon provides access to the Start Menu.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Audio Indicators Battery Charge The battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the battery is being charged. LIF and USB Devices When a device such as a docking station or a charger is connected to the USB (tether) port or the LIF (Low Insertion Force) port and is activated, an associated icon appears in the taskbar. A message also appears on the screen recognizing that a new device has been connected through either the USB or the LIF port.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Adjusting The Speaker Volume 3.6.3.1 Adjusting The Speaker Volume To adjust the speaker volume: • • Press the key twice to lock the key ‘on’ and then, press the increase volume key or the decrease volume key until the volume meets your requirements. Remember to press the key again to turn it ‘off’. 3.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Storing Batteries • When the hand-held is switched off, it goes into a low-power, suspend state but continues to draw a small amount of power from the battery. This should not be an issue unless the unit is left in suspend state for more than a week – in this case, the battery should be removed. 3.7.1 Storing Batteries Long term battery storage is not recommended.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Bluetooth Radio The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or server. An optional10/100baseT Ethernet module is also available. Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connections to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection. When a WORKABOUT PRO is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Inserting The Card A hinged door at the top of the battery compartment protects the connectors. Hinged SD door SD/MMC Card Figure 3.8 Inserting the SD.MMC Card • • • • Lift the hinged SD door by gently pulling upward on the metal tab. Orient the SD/MMC card according to the legend stamped into the battery well plastic. Place the card in the slot with the card contacts down, and slide it inward until it latches into place. Swing hinged door back into place.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO General Maintenance 3.11 General Maintenance 3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen The top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside. The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and scratches. Using sharp objects on the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic, or crack the internal conductive coating.
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4 WORKING WITH WINDOWS CE .NET 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE .NET And Applications 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 The Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Navigating In Windows CE .NET And Applications 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE .NET And Applications Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE .NET for portable devices or desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. On the WORKABOUT PRO, this is accomplished using a touchscreen and stylus rather than a mouse. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action. 4.1.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Working With Files, Folders And Programs 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs Folder Program Icon File Figure 4.1 Working With Windows Icons • Double-tap on the appropriate icon – a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon – to open or launch your selection. 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. Figure 4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Desktop Icons Note: The startup folder is in: \Windows\StartUp and \Flash Disk\Start Up. • Tap on an icon to open a window or, in the case of an application icon, launch an application. 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 Computer Choosing this icon displays the contents of your WORKABOUT PRO.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET 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 identify any active modifier keys – , , , and . Keys that have been locked “on” are displayed in uppercase letters. When a peripheral is attached to the tether or LIF port, the associated icon is displayed.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu dialogue box is displayed. Figure 4.4 Taskbar And Start Menu Settings • Tap the stylus on the items you want to activate or deactivate. A check mark indicates an active item. 4.4 The Start Menu Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the WORKABOUT PRO’s current security settings. The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Desktop 4.4.1 The Desktop Choosing the Desktop option from the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT PRO desktop. 4.4.2 Security Settings Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialogue box in which you can define the WORKABOUT PRO access level – Teklogix, Supervisor or User. Figure 4.6 Security Levels Security Level These security levels define the options accessible to the operator in the Start Menu and the taskbar.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The System Tray Configuring Security Choosing the Configure button displays the Configure Security dialogue box. Figure 4.7 Configuring Security This dialogue box allows you to determine which security levels will have an associated icon displayed in the taskbar. By default, a security icon is not displayed for user-level security. 4.4.3 The System Tray Note: This option is useful if your touchscreen has been disabled.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Task Manager 4.4.4 The Task Manager The Task Manager option allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window: • Tap on the Task Manager in the Start Menu. Figure 4.8 Task Manager 4.4.5 Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To choose this option: • Tap on Cycle Tasks in the Start Menu. 4.4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Programs 4.4.7 Programs • Tap on Programs to display a sub-menu of options. Figure 4.9 Program Sub-Menu This sub-menu allows you to access to the following options: ActiveSync® This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. 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.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Settings Windows Explorer Windows Explorer installed on your unit is consistent with all Windows CE .NET devices. You can access this option either from the Start Menu under Programs>Windows Explorer. Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is an 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 .NET device).
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Run Network And Dial-Up Connections The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the radio or execute an existing configuration. Refer to “Configuring An IEEE 802.11b Radio” on page 111 for radio setup details. Taskbar And Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialogue box in which you can customize the taskbar, choosing which options will be displayed.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Shutdown 4.4.10 Shutdown With Shutdown highlighted, pressing the arrow key displays a sub-menu of options, including Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset. Figure 4.12 Shutdown Sub-Menu Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When the unit is set to User level, the Shutdown option is replaced by Suspend. A sub-menu is not available. At Teklogix security level, an additional option is available in the sub-menu – Bootloader.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Using A Dialogue Box 4.5 Using A Dialogue Box A dialogue box (like the samples in Figure 4.13) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information. You can move between dialogue items by tapping on them, or by pressing the arrow keys and the key. ( moves the cursor backwards.) Tabs Radio Button Textbox Dropdown Menu Checkbox Button Figure 4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Using A Dialogue Box Radio buttons: These buttons allow you to choose from a number of options. For example, in the sample screen in Figure 4.13 on page 55 you can choose to ‘Obtain an IP address via DHCP’ or ‘Specify an IP address’. Tap on a radio button to activate the option next to it. Buttons: This type of button allows you to ‘Save’, ‘Delete’ and so on the options you’ve chosen in a dialogue box. Tap the stylus on the button you want to activate it.
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5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Remote Desktop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pocket PC Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.1 Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.2 Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.3 Display Appearance . . .
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration 5.7.1 Contact Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2 Communities Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.1 Adding A Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.2 Modifying A Community Setting . . . . . . . 5.7.2.3 Removing An Existing Community . . . . . . 5.7.3 Trap Destination Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3.1 Enabling Authentication TRAPS. . . . . . . . 5.7.3.2 Adding A Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3.3 Changing A Destination . .
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Remote Desktop Connection 5.1 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection 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 hand-held (Windows CE .NET 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 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Control Panel Icons 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. APN Manager Settings Allows you to specify the APN (access point name) settings for units equipped with a GSM/GPRS card. Date/Time Allows you to set the current Month, Date, Time and Time Zone on the unit.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Control Panel Icons Volume & Sound Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like warnings, key clicks and screen taps. This option also allows you to tailor sounds (wave files) emitted from your WORKABOUT PRO. Mouse Properties This icon allows you to customize the sensitivity and speed of the stylus double-tap. Owner Provides fields in which you can specify owner information.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Control Panel Icons Remove Programs Lists the programs that can be removed from your unit. To remove a program, select it and then click on the Remove button. Stylus Adjusts how Windows CE .NET recognizes your double-tap (as slow or rapid successive taps). Under the ‘Calibration’ tab, you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the ‘Recalibrate’ button and following the directions on the calibration screen. System Displays system and memory properties.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Control Panel Icons Teklogix Scanners If your WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a scanner, this option provides the set up parameters and choose the bar code symbologies that the unit will successfully read. Network And Dial-up Connections Displays a network window from which the radio can be configured and an existing configuration can be executed.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Basic Setup 5.5 Basic Setup 5.5.1 Display Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon. Figure 5.2 Choosing The Display Icon 5.5.1.1 Display Contrast The Contrast tab allows you to adjust the display contrast to suit the environment in which you are using the hand-held. Keep in mind that contrast adjustments only an affect monochrome displays. • In the Display Properties dialogue box, open the Contrast tab. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Display Backlight Sliding bar in the Contrast tab to the left decreases or darkens the display contrast. Sliding the bar to the right to increases or lightens the display contrast. 5.5.1.2 Display Backlight The Display Properties dialogue box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with the duration of time it stays on after an event like a key press or scanner trigger.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Display Appearance Dim For The value chosen from this dropdown menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at half the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) when a unit is not in use. External Power Checkbox When you select (√) the checkbox next to ‘When using external power keep the backlight always ON.’, the backlight remains ON at the configured intensity when the WORKABOUT PRO is operating with external power (not battery power).
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Keyboard Properties 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialogue box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys, the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of the and modifier keys. This dialogue box also allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters. • In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon. Figure 5.6 Choosing The Keyboard Icon 5.5.2.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Keyboard Backlight 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 while 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).
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Keyboard One Shot Modes 5.5.2.3 • Keyboard One Shot Modes In the Keyboard Properties dialogue box, open the One Shots tab. Figure 5.9 Keyboard One Shot Properties When these options are enabled (√), the and keys only remain active until the next key is pressed.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Keyboard Macro Keys 5.5.2.4 • Keyboard Macro Keys In the Keyboard Properties dialogue box, open the Macros tab. Figure 5.10 Macro Dialogue Box A macro has 20 programmable characters (or “positions”). The macro keys can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys including , and ~~(-), function keys and arrow keys. Recording And Saving A Macro You can program up to 3 macro keys.~~
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Unicode Mapping • • 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 – . A new screen displays the macro sequence you created. The Save Macro button is highlighted. • Tap on Save Macro to save your macro.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Unicode Mapping The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and and 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. Keep in mind that Unicode configurations are represented as hexidecimal rather than decimal values.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Volume And Sound Properties Removing Unicode Values • In the ‘Unicode Mapping’ tab, highlight the item you want to delete, and tap the Remove button. 5.5.3 Volume And Sound Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Volume & Sounds icon. Figure 5.14 Choosing The Volume Icon 5.5.3.1 Volume Adjustments Figure 5.15 Volume Settings • • Slide the volume button to the left to lower the beeper volume or to the right to increase the beeper volume.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Power Management Properties 5.5.4 Power Management Properties This icon displays a Power Properties dialogue box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to manage battery use. • In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon. Figure 5.16 Choosing The Power Icon 5.5.4.1 • Battery Capacity In the Power Properties dialogue box, open the Battery tab. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Power Saving Schemes 5.5.4.2 • Power Saving Schemes In the Power Properties dialogue box, open the Schemes tab. Figure 5.18 Power Scheme Properties Power Scheme This dropdown menu allows you to specify whether the unit is using AC Power or Battery Power. Switch State To Suspend Important: If a WORKABOUT PRO is using battery power, Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 10 minutes.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Stylus Properties wakes the system from suspend state. When the unit is in suspend state, the network connection will not be broken immediately. If the connection is dropped, you must re-establish the network connection. 5.5.5 Stylus Properties Note: 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. Figure 5.19 Stylus Icon 5.5.5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Touchscreen Calibration 5.5.5.2 Touchscreen Calibration Touchscreens rarely require recalibration. However, if your touchscreen has never been calibrated or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, follow the directions below. • Choose the Calibration tab and then tap on the Recalibrate button. Figure 5.21 Calibrating The Touchscreen • 5.5.5.3 Follow the directions in the Calibration tab to recalibrate the screen.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Bluetooth Setup The dialogue box is used in conjunction with 802.1x authentication to enhance security. Figure 5.23 Certificates Dialogue Box For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client-side devices (WORKABOUT PROs), refer to the following website: www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/walkthroughs/default.asp - "Security Services" Note: When importing certificates, the unit only recognizes .cer files. 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Devices Tab Note: The Bluetooth radio card uses an internal antenna. • In the Control Panel, choose the Bluetooth Device Properties icon to display the Bluetooth Manager screen. Figure 5.24 Bluetooth Icon The Bluetooth Controls dialogue box is used to display the other Bluetooth devices with which you can communicate. Figure 5.25 Bluetooth Devices Tab 5.6.1 The Devices Tab Scan • Click on the button to list available devices.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Devices Tab Wait for the WORKABOUT PRO to complete its scan (approximately 20 seconds). When scanning starts, the button will change to – if necessary, you can tap on this button to stop the process. Once scanning is complete, all discovered devices will be displayed in the list box, with Name, Address, Active status, and PIN information. Note: During the scanning process, addresses are located first, followed by names.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Devices Tab older applications assume serial ports are COM. When using COM as the port name, the Bluetooth manager will try to find and use a free port between COM7 and COM9. When using BSP as the port name, BSP2 to BSP9 are available for use. The port is available as soon as it is activated. 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.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Server Tab 5.6.2 The Server Tab Figure 5.26 Bluetooth 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.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Property Tab 5.6.3 The Property Tab Figure 5.27 Bluetooth Servers Tab The Property 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 in this section 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.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone Although the name will have changed in the Property menu in Bluetooth Controls, the radio only reads it on boot-up. For the changes to take effect, you must reset the WORKABOUT PRO. 5.6.4 The Bluetooth GPRS Phone Once you’ve completed the Bluetooth settings described beginning on page 78, you can go ahead and set up communication through your GPRS phone. 1.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 3. In the Make New Connection dialogue box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection. Figure 5.30 Setting Up The Connection 4. Highlight the Next> button, and press to display the Modem dialogue box. Figure 5.31 Setting Up The Modem 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone The WORKABOUT PRO communicates with your phone and retrieves the parameters for the Device Properties dialogue box. The unit then disconnects. Figure 5.32 Port Settings 6. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within... and press to save your changes. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 7. In the Modem dialogue box, select the Next> button to display the Phone Number dialogue box. Figure 5.34 Setting The Phone Number 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. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 9. The values in the Dialing Properties dialogue box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications. Figure 5.36 Setting Up Dialing Properties Once you’ve edited this dialogue box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press to save your changes. 10. At this point, you’ll need to return to the Control Panel and select the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 11.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone This onscreen message indicates the status of your connection – connected, disconnected, error messages, and so on. Figure 5.38 Successful Connection • Select the Hide button to move this message to the background. You can now access the internet. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup 5.7 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol used to monitor and manage devices attached to a TCP/IP network (providing they support SNMP). SNMP uses Management Information Bases (MIBs) that define the variables an SNMP Network Management Station can access. Each product has a defined set of MIBs that determine how SNMP operates, the type of access allowed and so on.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Contact Tab 5.7.1 Contact Tab The SNMP dialogue box is displayed. Figure 5.41 Contact Tab Contact This field identifies the contact person for this managed node along with information about how to get in touch with this person. The content of this parameter is accessible through MIB-II’s sysContact object. Location This parameter is used to identify the physical location of this node (e.g., Warehouse A: Pillar 32B).
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Communities Tab 5.7.2 Communities Tab Figure 5.42 Community Settings The “Communities” tab provides a means of limiting access to SNMP managed devices to those SNMP Managers with matching “community names”, as specified by RFC 1157. Enable SNMP Enabling (√) ‘Enable SNMP’ allows the device to respond to SNMP queries and to send Traps. After enabling this option and rebooting the device, the SNMP Agent will automatically start up.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Adding A Community 5.7.2.1 • Adding A Community Choose the Add button to add a new ‘community’. Figure 5.43 Adding A Community Name The value assigned here is the name assigned by the network administrator to the set of devices to which this managed node belongs.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Modifying A Community Setting 5.7.2.2 Modifying A Community Setting To modify an existing community: • • Highlight the community you want to alter. Tap the Change button. Figure 5.44 Changing Or Removing A Community A Modify Community dialogue box is displayed, listing the community you highlighted. • 5.7.2.3 Edit the Name and/or Rights, and press to save your changes.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Trap Destination Tab 5.7.3 Trap Destination Tab A trap is an unsolicited report sent to SNMP Managers by the SNMP Agent running on the managed node. This option allows you to define where the report will be sent. Figure 5.45 Trap Destination Tab 5.7.3.1 Enabling Authentication TRAPS Enabling (√) ‘Enable Authentication TRAPS’ allows authorization traps to be sent when a failure is detected (e.g., an SNMP message received with a bad community name). 5.7.3.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Changing A Destination 5.7.3.3 Changing A Destination To change an existing trap destination: • Highlight the destination you want to alter in the Trap Destination tab, and then tap on the Change button. A dialogue box like the one displayed when you add a destination is displayed. Figure 5.47 Changing A Destination • 5.7.3.4 Make the changes to the destination, and press to save the changes.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Permitted Hosts Tab 5.7.4 Permitted Hosts Tab For security reasons, the Network Administrator may want to restrict SNMP-node access to a known sub-set of SNMP Managers. This tab lists the IP addresses of all the SNMP Managers which are allowed to monitor and manage this device. If no entries are listed, the device will accept SNMP queries from any host. Figure 5.48 Permitted Hosts Tab 5.7.4.1 Adding A Host To add a new host: • Tap on the Add button. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Changing A Host 5.7.4.2 Changing A Host To change an existing host IP address: • Highlight the IP address you want to alter in the Permitted Hosts tab, and then tap on the Change button. A dialogue box like the one displayed when you add a host is displayed. • Make the necessary changes, and press . 5.8 Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to maintain applications and setting over cold boots.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Creating A Backup Proﬁle 5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile Figure 5.51 Backup Profile In the dropdown 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. • Tap on the button to begin the process. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Creating A Backup Proﬁle This dialogue box also lists the image type – OS Version and Registry Type for the WORKABOUT PRO. • Tap on the Location. icon to expand your settings for AutoRetore Profile and Profile Figure 5.53 Profile Options • - Not an AutoRestore Profile – creates a backup that is manually restored by the operator. - AutoRestore Profile for this device only – creates a profile that automatically restores itself following a cold boot.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Creating A Backup Proﬁle By default, All Files: is selected so that all installed or copied files, database entries, and the Registry will be saved. You can, however, limit the backup to database, and/or the registry only. • Tap on the button to view your selections. 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. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Restoring A Proﬁle 5.8.2 Restoring A Profile Figure 5.57 File Restoration To manually restore a profile: • Choose Restore Selected Profile from the dropdown menu, and select the Profile Name displayed in the drop down box. Note: You can also manually restore an auto restore profile located in flash or a storage device. 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Manual GSM Setup – APN Settings Manager PIN (Personal Identification Number) Request The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in your unit may be password protected. In this case, a dialogue box will appear, requesting that you enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number). 1. Type the PIN assigned to your unit SIM. 2. In the Start Menu, choose Settings>Network... and in the connection window, double-tap on the GPRS icon that has been set up for you. 3.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration Manual GSM Setup – APN Settings Manager If automatic configuration has failed, you’ll need to set up your details manually, using the APN (Access Point Name) settings tab. Figure 5.59 APN Settings Tab • Tap on the button. Figure 5.60 Adding A New APN • In the Add/Edit APN dialogue box, type a new APN, and tap on .
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration PIN Settings Your new APN is added to the ‘List of Possible APNs’ under the APN Settings tab. New APN Figure 5.61 Adding A New APN • To use your new APN, tap on the button. Note: To avoid overwriting your newly created APN, disable the checkbox next to ‘Enable APN for auto configuration’. 5.9.3 PIN Settings The Pin Settings tab is used to change, enable or disable the PIN (Personal Identification Number) assigned to your SIM card. Figure 5.
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Chapter 5: Conﬁguration PIN Settings To change your PIN: • • Type your existing PIN in the text box labelled Current PIN. Type the new PIN in the text box labelled New PIN. Enabling (√) Enable PIN Support. activates the PIN entry requirement – each time you connect to a network, your PIN will be requested. Leaving this checkbox unchecked disables PIN requirement. Note: Some SIM cards do not allow the PIN support to be disabled. Enabling (√) Save PIN for auto configuration.
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6 CONNECTING TO A LAN WITH 802.11b 6.1 Installing The 802.11b Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 6.2 Connecting To A LAN Using An 802.11b Radio 6.2.1 Configuring An IEEE 802.11b Radio . . . 6.2.2 Assigning An IP Address. . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3 Name Servers Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.4 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Installing The 802.11b Radio 6.1 Installing The 802.11b Radio The WORKABOUT PRO operates with an 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio. The CF (Compact Flash) card is easily installed in the unit. • To begin, remove the battery pack. If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it. • Remove the stylus from the end-cap before removing the end-cap itself. • Remove the end-cap at the top of the WORKABOUT PRO – unscrew the four Philips head screws from the cap.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Installing The 802.11b Radio • • Slide the SW1401 switch to the left to shut off internal battery power. With the back of the hand-held facing you, slide the radio (label up) into the CF slot at the top of the unit until it clicks into place. Figure 6.2 Inserting A CF Card Once the radio is installed, you’ll need to attach a CF card stopper to hold the radio in place. Figure 6.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Connecting To A LAN Using An 802.11b Radio • Fit the CF stopper over the card, and use the four screws provided to secure the stopper in place. CF Card Stopper Installed Figure 6.4 CF Stopper Installed • • • Install the battery, and replace the backplate. Slide the SW1401 switch to the right to turn power back on. Replace the end-cap, and tighten the four Philips screws to secure the end-cap. Important: The WORKABOUT PRO does not support hot swapping cards.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11b Radio Important: If the WORKABOUT PRO radio has never been configured, the radio settings dialogue box will open automatically when the unit is powered on. In this case, skip to Step 4 on page 113. To configure the 802.11b radio: 1. Tap on the Start button in the taskbar, and tap on Settings>Network.... Figure 6.5 Network And Dial-Up Connections Note: You can also press to display the Start Menu. 2.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11b Radio 3. Wireless Statistics Tab When you choose the Wireless LAN icon, an 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings window (NETWLAN1 in the sample below) is displayed. Figure 6.7 Wireless Statistics This tab lists your radio statistics. Tapping on the button resets the statistics of the last four items – Packets IN, Packets OUT, IN errors and OUT errors. • Tap on the Wireless Information tab. 4.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11b Radio Note: button – To change the settings in an existing network, highlight the network you want to modify, and tap the button to display the Wireless Properties dialogue box. button – To force connection to a specific, existing network, highlight the network to which you want your unit to connect, and tap the button.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11b Radio Ad Hoc And Infrastructure If you are using an “Infrastructure” network – one in which WORKABOUT PROs must pass data through an access point – leave the checkbox next to ‘This is an ad hoc network’ blank. If you are using an “Ad Hoc” network – a network in which hand-held computers pass data directly to other hand-helds without an access point – tap on the checkbox next to ‘This is an ad hoc network’ to enable (√) Ad Hoc.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11b Radio • To assign a Network key, tap the stylus in the checkbox next to ‘The key is provided automatically’ to remove the √ and disable this option. Disable this option to access Network Key & Key Index fields. Figure 6.10 Accessing Network Key And Key Index Key Index: This field is used to identify the WEP key. • Enter a value from 1 to 4. Enable 802.1x authentication “802.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Assigning An IP Address The connection you created will be listed in the Wireless Information tab as a preferred network. The radio will search for the SSID and will compare the WEP and authentication information you specified. If there is a match between your WORKABOUT PRO settings and the access point settings, the WORKABOUT PRO will communicate on the network through the access point. 6.2.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Name Servers Tab • • Tap on the radio button next to ‘Specify an IP address’ to select it. Type the appropriate address in each of the fields – IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Tap on to save your information. 6.2.3 Name Servers Tab Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. • • • In the NETWLAN1 Settings window, display the IP Information tab. In the IP Information tab, tap the button.
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Chapter 6: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11b Rearranging Preferred Networks This window lists the available preferred networks. Figure 6.14 Advanced Settings 6.2.4.1 Rearranging Preferred Networks The WORKABOUT PRO attempts to connect with the networks listed in this dialogue box in sequence, beginning at the top of the list. If you need to rearrange this list of networks – move networks up and down in the list: • • 6.2.4.2 Highlight the network that you want to move up or down in the list.
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7 EXPANSION MODULES 7.1 Expansion Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.2 What’s Inside. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.4 Installing The PCMCIA Module. . 7.1.5 Installing A GSM/GPRS Module . 7.1.6 Installing An SE 1223HP Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Expansion Modules 7.1 Expansion Modules Easily installable expansion modules available for the WORKABOUT PRO allow you to customise this hand-held to meet your specific mobile computing requirements. This chapter outlines how to install the following expansion modules: PCMCIA, GSM/GPRS and SE 1223HP scanner. 7.1.1 Removing The End-Cap And Back Plate To install a module, you’ll need to remove the end-cap and back plate on the WORKABOUT PRO.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules What’s Inside 7.1.2 What’s Inside Expansion Connector Compact Flash (CF) Connector SW1401 Power Switch Internal Battery Main Logic Board Figure 7.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Shutting Off Power 7.1.3 Shutting Off Power Before installing a module or card in the WORKABOUT PRO, all power sources must be turned off. • • • Remove the batteries. If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it. Remove the stylus from the top of the unit. Remove the end-cap, and slide the SW1401 switch to the left to shut off internal battery power. SW1401 Power Switch Figure 7.3 SW1401 Power Switch 7.1.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Installing The PCMCIA Module Figure 7.4 PCMCIA Module • • • • • • Remove the batteries. If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it. Remove the end-cap and back plate. Slide the SW1401 switch to the left to shut off internal battery power. Remove the two screws at the top of the metal frame. Align the connector on the PCMCIA module with the expansion connector on the hand-held, and gently snap the PCMCIA module connector into the expansion connector.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Installing A GSM/GPRS Module • Apply gentle downward pressure to securely seat the card in the connector. Insert the PCMCIA card as shown here, with the label facing you. Figure 7.5 Inserting A PCMCIA Card • • Slide the SW1401 switch to the right to turn power back on. Replace the end-cap, back plate and batteries. 7.1.5 Installing A GSM/GPRS Module The GSM/GPRS module accommodates a GSM radio and a SIM card and is equipped with a built-in antenna.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Installing An SE 1223HP Scanner • • • Remove the batteries. If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it. Remove the end-cap at the top of the WORKABOUT PRO. Slide the SW1401 switch to the left to shut off internal battery power. With the power shut down, you can install the GSM/GPRS module and the antenna. • • Slide the GSM/GPRS radio under the metal frame, and align the GSM/GPRS connector with the expansion connector on the WORKABOUT PRO.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Installing An SE 1223HP Scanner • • • Remove the stylus and then, remove the end-cap at the top of the WORKABOUT PRO. Slide the SW1401 switch to the left to shut off internal battery power. Remove the back plate from the unit. A scanner flex cable is already attached to the WORKABOUT PRO. You need to connect the flex cable to the internal scanner module. • • • On the scanner module, pull the tabs on either side of the connector up.
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Chapter 7: Expansion Modules Installing An SE 1223HP Scanner • Slide the SW1401 power switch to the right to turn power back on, and replace the end-cap, backplate and batteries. Figure 7.
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PERIPHERAL DEVICES & ACCESSORIES 8 8.1 Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 8.1.1 Attaching The Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 8.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 8.2 The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 8.2.1 Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 8.3 Chargers And Docking Stations . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories 8.6.2 Battery Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 8.6.3 Charge Indicators – The LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 8.6.4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151 8.6.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 8.6.4.2 Indicator Flashing Red . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 8.6.4.3 Power LED Does Not Light Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Carrying Accessories 8.1 Carrying Accessories There are a variety of carrying accessories to help the operator work safely and comfortably with the WORKABOUT PRO. Carrying Accessory Model Number Hand Strap WA6020 Pistol Grip WA6001 Protective Vinyl Case WA6090 Soft Shell Holster WA6050 Table 8.1 Carrying Accessories Important: Do not use adhesives such as Loctite to secure the screws on carrying accessories.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Hand Strap • 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 Figure 8.1 Securing The Hand Strap • 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. Figure 8.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Pistol Grip 8.1.2 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. Figure 8.3 Pistol Grip Note: Prior to installation, make sure the trigger mechanism is securely snapped into the pistol grip body and that the trigger operates properly.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Protective Carrying Case • • Position the pistol grip so that it fits snugly over the back of the unit and the holes in the pistol grip are aligned with the threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO. Tighten the screws to secure the pistol grip in place. 8.1.3 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.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using The Swivel Belt Loop With The Carrying Case 8.1.3.1 Using The Swivel Belt Loop With The Carrying Case The WORKABOUT PRO carrying case is equipped with two rings onto which you can attach a swivel belt loop so that you can hang the unit from your belt. If you prefer, you can also attach a belt clip to this accessory so that you can clamp the unit onto your waistband or belt. (rather than slide your belt through the belt loop). Figure 8.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using The Swivel Belt Loop With The Carrying Case Alternatively, you can attach a plastic clip to the swivel belt loop and clip it to your waistband or belt. Belt Clip Figure 8.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Soft Shell Holster 8.1.4 Soft Shell Holster A soft shell holster with removable belt and swivel holster pad can be used to hang a WORKABOUT PRO with a pistol grip from you waist Soft Shell Holster Swivel Holster Pad and Removable Belt Figure 8.8 Soft Shell Holster • • • Insert the belt in the swivel holster pad. Attach the pad on either the left or right side of the holster case, depending on whether you are left- or right-handed.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Batteries 8.2 The Batteries Note: Review “Battery Specifications” on page 168 for detailed information. The WORKABOUT PRO will operate with a Standard Lithium Ion battery pack, a High-Capacity Lithium Ion battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries. If you are using a Lithium Ion battery pack, it must first be charged. In addition to the main battery, the hand-held is equipped with a rechargable coin battery – a Maxell ML2032. 8.2.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Chargers And Docking Stations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not immerse the battery in water. When charging, use the battery charger specifically designed for the battery. Do not pierce, strike, throw or step on the battery. Do not directly solder the battery. Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet, vehicle cigarette lighter, etc. Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Installation – Chargers And Docking Stations 8.3.1 Installation – Chargers And Docking Stations When installing a charger or docking station at your site, consider the following guidelines. • Keep chargers and docking stations away from excessive dirt, dust and contaminants. • Chargers will not charge batteries outside an ambient temperature range of 0˚ C to 45 ˚C (32˚ F to 113˚ F).
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Important Charger Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • • • • To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord when unplugging the charger, pull the plug rather than the cord. Make sure the cord is positioned so that it is not stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace immediately.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Desktop Docking Station – Model #WA4002 8.4 Desktop Docking Station – Model #WA4002 WORKABOUT PRO Charge Well Docking Station Connector Pins LED Legend Figure 8.9 Desktop Docking Station Note: The desktop docking charger is shipped with its own user manual. It is critical that it be reviewed for additional information and updates. The desktop docking station is designed to charge the battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO along with a spare battery pack.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO 8.4.1 Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO • • Insert the DC power cable to the DC IN socket on the desktop docking station. Plug the pronged end of the cable into an AC outlet. Slide the hand-held into the docking station, making certain that the LIF (Low Insertion Force) port on base of the WORKABOUT is securely seated on the docking station connector pins.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting The Charging Operation Of The Dock LED Behaviour Charge Status Off Solid red Solid green No battery detected in the charge well. Charge in progress. Battery is fully charged. Table 8.2 Desktop Battery Charger LED Behaviour Note: Battery charging continues whether the hand-held is switched on or off. 8.4.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files 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. You’ll need to install connectivity software on your PC before you can pass information between the hand-held and the PC. 8.4.7.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Network Access • • 8.4.8.1 Insert the adaptor’s USB connector into the Host USB port on the desktop docking station. Connect your network Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the adaptor cable. Network Access The hand-held unit automatically detects insertion into the desktop dock and loads the appropriate drivers to communicate with the USB-Ethernet converters.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger 8.5.1 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. 8.5.2 Battery Charge Duration It can take up to 4 hours to fully charge a battery.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Battery Charger – Model #WA3004 8.6 Quad Battery Charger – Model #WA3004 Table 8.4 Quad Battery Charger 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. 8.6.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting 8.6.4 Troubleshooting 8.6.4.1 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.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed 8.6.4.4 • • • • • Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed Remove the battery, and clean the contacts on the battery and the charge well. Reinstall the battery, and check that it is fully seated in the charger well. Inspect the charge well contacts for damage (are they bent, flattened, twisted or broken). Try inserting a battery that you know to be working in the charger well.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Docking Station Setup 8.7.1 Quad Docking Station Setup After unpacking the unit: • • Visually inspect the unit for any damage. Install the IEC power cord and apply power. A green indicator in the lower-right corner of the front panel lights up to indicate that power is present. • Attach a CAT5 RJ45 network patch cable (supplied) between your network and the RJ45 jack on the rear of the dock.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Network Addressing 8.7.4.1 Network Addressing Although the USB converters have fixed Ethernet MAC addresses, there is generally no correlation between these addresses and a specific hand-held. The host application uses standard TCP/IP protocol to name, locate and communicate with a specific WORKABOUT PRO on the network.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable • • • Check that the pogo pins are not bent or damaged. Remove and reinsert the WORKABOUT PRO in the cradle, and check that the latch is holding the unit in place (the pogo pins must be compressed for proper contact). Make certain that the battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO is not defective. 8.8 AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable Wall Adaptor Tether Connector Tether Cable DC Power Plug Tether Port DC IN Socket Figure 8.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Automotive Adaptor • • Insert the tether connector into the tether port on your hand-held. Tighten the screws to secure the cable in place. Insert the DC power plug into the DC IN socket on the tether cable, and plug the pronged end of the power cable into an AC outlet. 8.9 Automotive Adaptor DC Power Plug Adaptor Figure 8.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Vehicle Cradle 8.10 The Vehicle Cradle Figure 8.18 Unpowered Vehicle Cradle The vehicle cradle is available in two versions – unpowered (WA1000) and powered (WA1010). A port replicator option is available for both types of 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. 8.10.
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contact Psion Teklogix for assistance (see Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices). Note also that for better protection, the equipment should be mounted inside the vehicle roll cage. Pedestal mounts are recommended for all fixed mount locations because they offer optimal operator access. In addition, for safety reasons, only pedestal mounts with fully locking joints should be used in vehicles.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle • • Slide the WORKABOUT PRO into the cradle, and press firmly downward until it locks into place. On a vehicle, it’s a good idea to pull up on the WORKABOUT PRO to be certain that it is secure. To remove the unit, press firmly on the RELEASE button on the front face of the unit until it releases from it latch. The hand-held will be slightly raised so that it can be removed. 8.10.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation All other installation requirements outlined in this document should also be followed for High Voltage vehicles to insure safe installation and operation of the powered cradle. 8.10.6 Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation The powered cradle option is designed to allow the WORKABOUT PRO to be powered by a vehicle battery. The battery installed in the hand-held is also recharged by the vehicle battery.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Port Replicator If an unfused power source must be used, a fuse assembly (PN 19440) must be added to the extension power cable (the fuse and instructions are supplied with the cable). Use only a 10A slow blow UL approved fuse in the fuse assembly. 8.10.7 The Port Replicator Figure 8.19 Port Replicator The port replicator (Model# WA4005) is an optional accessory that allows tethered devices as well as mounted peripherals (e.g.
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Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Bluetooth Peripherals 8.11 Bluetooth Peripherals The WORKABOUT PRO C (a unit equipped with a colour display) – comes 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. Note: Bluetooth is not available for WORKABOUT PRO Ms The range of the Bluetooth radio is limited to approximately 5 meters.
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9 SPECIFICATIONS 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Hand-Held Computer Specifications . . . . . . . . Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SE 1223HP Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.1 Standard Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.2 High-Capacity Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . 9.4.3 Maxell ML2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations Hand-Held Computer Speciﬁcations Note: Performance specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. 9.1 Hand-Held Computer Specifications Size • • • • Length: 8.7" (221mm) Width: 3" (76mm) at grip area tapering to 3.5" (90mm) at display area. Depth: 1.2" (31mm) at grip area tapering to 1.7" (44mm) at display area. Keypad area: 3" (75.5mm) width x 1.4" (36mm) depth Weight With battery: 16 oz. (454g); add 2.6 oz. (75g) with scanner expansion module; add 0.7 oz.
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations Hand-Held Computer Speciﬁcations Communication Ports USB Host port on base for tethered USB devices (printers, etc.) Low Insertion Force Docking Station Port with: - USB Device Port - USB Host port - Power in/out Environmental Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Rain And Dust Resistance Humidity Shock 14°F to 122°F (-10°C to +50°C) -13°F to 140°F (-25°C to +60°C) IEC 529, classification IP54. 5% - 95% RH non-condensing Multiple 4 ft. (1.2m) drops to polished concrete.
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations Radio Speciﬁcations 9.2 Radio Specifications 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Transmit Power Frequency Range Channels Data Rates 100mW max for USA 50mW max for EU countries 2.400-2.474 for USA, Canada 2.400-2.484GHz for EU 1 to 11 for USA, Canada 1-13 for EU countries 1-13 or 14 for Japan 1,2,5.5 and 11Mbps 9.3 SE 1223HP Scanner Specifications Physical Characteristics Dimensions: Weight: SE 1223HP (Decoded) 0.76 in. max. H x 1.51 in. max. W x 1.38 in. max. D 1.93 cm max.
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations Battery Speciﬁcations User Environment Ambient Light, Artificial: Ambient Light, Sunlight: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature: Humidity: Power, Input Voltage: Power, Input Current: Power, Standby Current: Shock: 450 ft. candles (4,844 lux) 10,000 ft. candles (107,640 lux) -22˚ F to 140˚ F (-30˚ C to 60˚ C) -40˚ F to 140˚ F (-40˚ C to 60˚ C) 5% to 95% noncondensing 5.0 VDC ± 10% 110 mA typical 130 µA max.
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations High-Capacity Battery Pack Charge Temperature Discharge Temperature Recommended Termination Taper Current Recommended Charge Termination Timeout Charge Temperature Discharge Temperature Storage Temperature Cycle Life Impedance Total Internal Resistance High Temperature Recovery Low Temperature Recovery Capacity recovery 0˚ C to 45 ˚C (32˚ F to 113˚ F) -20˚ C to 60˚ C (-4˚ F to 140˚ F) 50 - 100 mA 30 min.
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations High-Capacity Battery Pack Max. Discharge Current Charge Algorithm Max. Charge Voltage Max. Charge Current Discharge Cut-off Recommended Fast Charge Max.
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Chapter 9: Speciﬁcations Maxell ML2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery Capacity recovery -20˚ C to 60˚ C (-4˚ F to 140˚ F) >80% capacity recovery within 1 month -20˚ C to 45˚ C (-4˚ F to 113˚ F) >75% capacity recovery within 3 month -20˚ C to 20˚ C (-4˚ F to 68˚ F) >70% capacity recovery within 1 year 9.4.
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APPENDIX A SUPPORT SERVICES AND WORLDWIDE OFFICES Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its customers worldwide. These services include technical support and product repairs. A.1 Technical Support Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via e-mail through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets. To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com and click on the appropriate Teknet link on the home page.
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A.3 Worldwide Offices COMPANY HEADQUARTERS AND CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Psion Teklogix Corp. 1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard Suite 500 Erlanger, Kentucky USA 41018 Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: +1 905 813 9900 +1 905 812 6300 Email: salescdn@psion.com +1 859 371 6006 +1 859 371 6422 Email: salesusa@psion.com INTERNATIONAL SUBSIDIARIES (see also www.psionteklogix.
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APPENDIX B PORT PINOUTS B.1 Standard Battery Contact Pin Definition PIN # Signal Name Description 1 P+ Power Pin for Battery Pack Positive 2 P+ Power Pin for Battery Pack Positive 3 DQ One-wire Interface Data Pin 4 T GND 5 P- Power Pin for Battery Pack Negative 6 P- Power Pin for Battery Pack Negative 7 PS Power Switch Sense Pin B.
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Appendix B: Port Pinouts LIF (Low Insertion Force) Port Pinout B.
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Appendix B: Port Pinouts Audio Mini-Plug PIN # Signal Name 9 DC Power In, for supplying power to WORKABOUT PRO / charging battery (5V, 3A) 10 DC Power In, for supplying power to WORKABOUT PRO / charging battery (5V, 3A) 11 Not used. 12 Not used. 13 Not used. 14 Not used. 15 Not used. 16 Ground 17 Ground 18 Ground B.
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APPENDIX C USB SETUP APPLICATION C.1 USB Setup The USB Setup application (PN 1000997) is used to update a Windows PC so that it can connect to a Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO. System Requirements • • Windows® 2000 or XP ActiveSync 3.1 or later The two driver classes that control USB communication are usbstor (for communication with a device running BooSt) and wceusbsh (for communication through ActiveSync with a device running Windows CE .NET).
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Appendix C: USB Setup Application Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf C.1.2 Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf 1. Welcome Dialogue Box: You can click on the and buttons to navigate between the pre-install windows. At any time during the pre-installation process, you can tap on to exit the program. • • Shut down all other software programs – especially ActiveSync – to avoid a restart request during installation. Tap on the button.
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Appendix C: USB Setup Application Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf • If necessary, tap on the buttons to select different paths for the inf files. 3. Device Driver Install Selection Dialogue Box: You can choose to have the device drivers installed immediately by selecting the check box (√), or you can leave the check box blank and Windows will install the WORKABOUT PRO the next time it is connected. It is recommended that the device be installed immediately.
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Appendix C: USB Setup Application Installation: WORKABOUT PRO As A Device On Your PC C.1.3 Installation: WORKABOUT PRO As A Device On Your PC 1. Install Dialogue Box: The .sys files you selected are copied to the backup directory. If an unknown error occurs during the backup, you are asked whether you’d prefer to cancel the install or continue with the process. The wceusbsh.inf and usbstor.inf files are updated. 2.
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Appendix C: USB Setup Application Post Installation completed the driver installation and the device is no longer marked for reinstall. Only one devnode per device can be ‘unset’ when the device drivers are finally installed. 3. If you indicated that the usbstor driver should be installed, the same steps as described above are carried out for usbstor except that the WORKABOUT PRO must be running BooSt.
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INDEX A accessories automotive adaptor 156 belt loop (carrying case) 137 carrying case 136 desktop docking station 144 Ethernet adaptor cable 147 hand strap 133 holster, soft shell 139 pistol grip 135 port replicator 161 quad battery charger 150 quad docking station 152 single battery charger 148 swivel belt loop (carrying case) 137 tether cable & wall adaptor 155 vehicle cradle 157 wall adaptor & tether cable 155 ActiveSync 16, 147 ASync profile 80 AC wall adaptor 155 adaptor cable AC wall adaptor 155 teth
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Index Bluetooth radio changing device name 83 device service profiles 80 ISM band 78 PINs for devices 81 radio configuration 78–84 Bluetooth setup 78 GPRS setup 84 peripherals 162 Bootloader (Shutdown menu) 54 Bright For (backlight) 65 BSP, Bluetooth Controls 83 C calibrating (touchscreen) 30, 77 case, carrying 136 CH, Bluetooth Controls 81 changing password (Start Menu security) 48 charger descriptions of 24 safety instructions 142–143 chargers 141 desktop docking station 144 installing at a site 142 oper
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Index G GPRS (bluetooth) 84 GSM, automatic setup (APN Manager) 102 GSM, manual setup (APN Manager) 103 GSM/GPRS module, installing 127 H hand strap 133 helpdesk 4 holster, soft shell 139 I IEEE radio, configuring 111 indicators battery gauge 33 LED functions 31 modifier keys 33 onscreen 32 security level 34 task bar 46 tethered device 34 inf usbstor, installing C-4 usbstor, updating C-2 wceusbsh, installing C-4 wceusbsh, updating C-2 Infrastructure network 115 Intensity (backlighting) 68 Intensity (7035
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Index offices list 4 On & Off button 15, 25 One Shot Mode 69 ON Time (backlighting) 68 P PC, connecting WORKABOUT to 16, 146 PCMCIA module, installing 125 picker cradle installing cable 158 PIN, Bluetooth Controls 80 pinouts B-1 PINs, Bluetooth devices 81 pistol grip 135 pocket PC compatibility 59 port pinouts B-1 Port Prefix, Bluetooth Controls 83 port replicator 161 ports LIF (Low Insertion Force) B-2 tether B-2 power information 50 Power Management Properties 74 battery capacity 74 scheme, power saving
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Index changing password 48 configuring taskbar 49 level 48 Supervisor 48 Teklogix 48 User 48 Servers, Bluetooth Controls 82 service information 4 Services, Bluetooth Controls 80 Set PIN, Bluetooth Controls 81 Settings 102 Control Panel 52 Network and Dial-up connections 52 Run 52 Taskbar and Start Menu 52 SE1223 HP-100A scanner, installing 128 SE1223 HP-100A scanner specs 167 Shared Mode (network authentication) 115 SHIFT Key 27 Shutdown Bootloader 54 Cold Reset 54 Suspend 54 Warm Reset 54 Shutdown (Start M
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Index updating usbstor & wceusbsh inf C-2 usbstor.inf, installing C-4 usbstor.inf, updating C-2 User security level 48 V vehicle adaptor 156 vehicle cradle 157 powered 10-55 VDC 157 powered 12 VDC 157 unpowered 157 vehicle cradle See also Vehicle Cradle 157 W wall adaptor 155 Warm Reset (Shutdown menu) 54 warranty 4 wceusbsh.inf, installing C-4 wceusbsh.