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WORKABOUT PRO

(Model Numbers 7527 C G2 & 7527 S G2)

Hand-Held Computer With

Windows CE 5.0

User Manual

June 15, 2007 Part No. 8100140.A

Summary of content (80 pages)

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WORKABOUT PRO (Model Numbers 7527 C G2 & 7527 S G2) Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.0 User Manual June 15, 2007 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8100140.
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© Copyright 2007 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this document is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO Features . . . . . . . . . 1.3.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 4 6 7 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation . . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 2.8 1 Resetting The Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.1 Performing A Warm Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8.2.1 Cold Resetting To The BooSt Menu . . . 2.8.2.2 Cold Resetting To The Windows 5.0 OS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 26 27 27 27 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.
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Contents 3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time. . . . . . . 3.7.1 Storing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9 Bluetooth Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device. 3.10 Inserting The SD/MMC Card And SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . 3.10.1 Inserting The Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11.
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Contents 5.5 5.6 5.7 iv Basic Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.1 Display Backlight . . . . . . . 5.5.1.2 Display Appearance . . . . . . 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.1 Key Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.2 Keyboard Backlight . . . . . . 5.5.2.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes. . . 5.5.2.4 Keyboard Macro Keys . . . . . 5.5.2.5 Unicode Mapping . . . . . . . 5.5.2.6 Scancode Remapping . . . . . 5.5.
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Contents 5.7.2 Restoring A Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.1 Formatting A Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.2 Creating Partitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.3 Partition Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9 IPv6 Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10 Scanner Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.1 Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.1.
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Contents 5.10.3.9 UPC E Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.10 UPC/EAN Shared Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.11 Code 93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.12 Codabar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.13 MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.14 Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.15 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.16 Matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.17 IATA 2 of 5 . . . . .
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Contents 5.10.4.8 UPC E Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.9 UPC/EAN Shared Settings . . . . . . . 5.10.4.10 Code 93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.11 Codabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.12 MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.13 Code 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.14 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.15 Matrix 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.16 Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.4.17 Telepen. . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 5.10.6.1 Double Click Parameters . 5.10.6.2 Display Parameters . . . . 5.10.7 Translations Tab . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.7.1 Case Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 . 201 . 202 . 203 Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.8 6.9 viii Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 6 1. Protective Carrying Case . . . . . .
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Contents 6.9.2 Battery Charge Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.3 Charge Indicators–The LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.1 Excessive Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.2 Indicator Flashing Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.3 Power LED Does Not Light Up . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.4.4 Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed. 6.10 Quad Docking Station–WA4204-G2 & WA4304-G2. . . . . . . . 6.10.
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Contents B.1.2 Establishing A Connection B.1.3 Advanced Information . . B.1.4 Tools Menu . . . . . . . . B.1.5 SMS Menu . . . . . . . . B.1.6 Voice. . . . . . . . . . . . B.2 Power Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 . B-4 . B-6 B-14 B-16 B-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1 .
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 WORKABOUT PRO Features. . . . . . . . . 1.3.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
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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 Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO hand-held computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the WORKABOUT PRO ready for operation, including setting up your RA2041 802.11b/g radio. This chapter also describes how to use the phone dialer.
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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 WORKABOUT PRO Features Multi-Media Chipset • NVIDIAGoForce 4000 Multi-Media Processor Real-Time Clock • CPU independent RTC capable of maintaining the system date and time for at least 3 months with a fully charged backup battery User Interface • • • Color Touch Screen Display 3.6 in.(9.
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Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held 6 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.0 User Manual Note: 802.11b/g, GSM, and Bluetooth are available simultaneously. 1.3.
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Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held Figure 1.2 WORKABOUT PRO S With 25-Key Keyboard WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
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2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 The Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO On And Off . . . . . 2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On 2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 Configuring The Summit RA2041 802.11b/g . . .
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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 Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the “WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Warranty & Regulatory Guide”, PN 8000126. The WORKABOUT PRO C and WORKABOUT PRO S can be powered with one of the following lithium-ion battery packs: • High-Capacity – Model No. WA3006, and • Super High-Capacity – Model No.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout The Backup Battery 2.1.2 The Backup Battery To preserve data stored in your WORKABOUT PRO while you swap the main battery, the unit is equipped with a backup battery–a replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion backup battery that can be ordered through Psion Teklogix. The backup battery will supply 5 minutes of continuous power while you install a charged, main battery. The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) • Note: Snap the charged battery into the unit. Replace the battery cover, and lock the fasteners in place. If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery and switch it on. To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO: • Press and hold down the [ENTER] key for at least one second. • When the LED flashes green, release the [ENTER] button. The desktop screen is displayed.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 2.4.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 This section describes the Summit Client Utility (SCU). The SCU provides the utilities you will need to configure the Summit 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module, model number RA2041 so that it can communicate through a wireless LAN effectively and securely. 2.4.2 Assigning The IP Address Before launching the SCU, you need to configure how the IP address will be obtained.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Assigning The IP Address The Summit WLAN Adapter Settings menu is displayed (In this screen shown as the SDCCF10G1 menu). 3. Tap on the IP Information tab. Figure 2.2 IP Information Tab Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the WORKABOUT PRO to renew or find a new IP address. This is useful if, for example, you are out of communication range for a longer period of time and your WORKABOUT PRO is dropped from the network. 4.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Name Servers Tab 2.4.3 Name Servers Tab Note: • • • If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab. In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the Configure button. Display the Name Servers tab. The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN 2.4.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN This section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile (referred to as a “config”). Detailed information about each of the SCU tabs—Main, Config, Status, Diags and Global Settings—is provided in Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041. To launch the SCU so that your WORKABOUT PRO can connect to a wireless LAN: • Tap on Start>Programs>Summit, and then tap on the SCU icon.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SSID • • • • • Tap on the New button to define a new config. Type a name for your configuration using any alpha-numeric combination to uniquely identify this config. Tap on OK to return to the Config tab. Tap on Commit to save the config name. When a pop-up message indicates that your configuration will be saved, tap on OK. 2.4.4.1 SSID To configure the SSID for the network to which you want to associate: • Type an SSID in the text box to the right of SSID.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Checking The Scanner • Configure any other settings that are supplied by the network administrator for the SSID to which you will associate. • Make certain that you tap on Commit following each change. Once you’ve completed the configuration: • Tap the Main tab. Tap on the Active Config button – your new config will be listed in the drop-down menu.
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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Performing A Cold Reset A warm reset closes open applications; any unsaved data are lost. Installed programs and saved data are preserved. Note: You do not need to reset your WORKABOUT PRO after configuring the radio. 2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset 2.8.2.1 Cold Resetting To The BooSt Menu • Press and hold down the centre [SCAN] bar and then press the [FN/BLUE] and [ENTER] keys simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WORKABOUT PRO 3 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 3.2 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.2.1 Battery Swap Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3.10.1 Inserting The Card . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen . . . . . 3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO . 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.0 User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO Speaker LED (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Port Figure 3.1 Front Of WORKABOUT PRO WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO Battery Cover Scanner Window StylusBack Cover (Pointing Tool) Warning Label Battery Pack End-Cap Stylus (pointing tool) Tether Port Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO DC IN Socket Low Insertion Force Port (LIF) Tether Port Beeper Port Figure 3.3 Ports 32 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO The Battery 3.2 The Battery The hand-held operates with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Preparing the unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the WORKABOUT PRO. Three levels of battery packs are available for the WORKABOUT PRO: • High-Capacity – Model No. WA3006, and • Super High-Capacity – Model No. WA3010 3.2.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Charging The Battery The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to determine the battery capacity at which the hand-held will be shut down. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Switching The Hand-Held On And Off • Quad Docking Station — (Model # WA4204-G2 for WORKABOUT PRO C & Model # WA4304-G2 for WORKABOUT PRO S) can charge the battery of up to four WORKABOUT PROs inserted in the docking station. • Single Battery Charger (Model # WA3001-G1)—charges a single battery. • Quad Battery Charger (Model # WA3004-G1)—charges up to four spare High or Super-High Capacity WORKABOUT PRO battery packs.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO The Keyboard Switching Off The WORKABOUT PRO (Suspend) Important: Keep in mind that turning off the WORKABOUT PRO does not result in a complete reboot; rather, the unit enters a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the unit is turned on from suspend state, operation resumes within a few seconds. To switch off the WORKABOUT PRO: • Press the [FN/BLUE] key, and then press the [ENTER] key. 3.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Activating Modifier Keys 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the taskbar at the bottom of the hand-held screen. For example, if the [CTRL] key is pressed, ctrl key is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen. Once the next key is pressed, the modifier key becomes inactive and disappears from the taskbar.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Function Keys And Macro Keys The [BKSP/DEL] Key The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. The [DEL] key ([FN/BLUE] [BKSP]) erases the character at the cursor position. The [CTRL] And [ALT] Key The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO C Only) • • Press the [FN/BLUE] key followed by the [7] key – the numeric key to which function key [F7] is mapped. To access function key [F8], press [FN/BLUE] [8], and so on. 3.4.3.2 Important: Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO C Only) Refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 90 for details about creating macros.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO 25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys To choose the letter a: • Press the [FN/ORANGE] key, and press the numeric key [2]. Note: To choose the second, third or fourth alpha character assigned to a numeric key, you may want to lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’. By default, the [FN/ORANGE] key is locked ‘on’ when pressed once.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO The Keypad Backlight Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be displayed on the screen. Remember that you can refer to the softkey bar for a visual indication of which alpha key will be displayed on the screen. Important: Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off or unlock the [FN/ORANGE] key. 3.4.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Calibrating The Touchscreen • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window. Figure 3.4 Stylus Icon • Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the Recalibrate button. Figure 3.5 Calibration Screen • 42 Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO WORKABOUT PRO Indicators 3.6 WORKABOUT PRO Indicators The WORKABOUT PRO uses an LED (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen messages and audio tones to indicate the various conditions of the hand-held, the batteries, the scans and so on. 3.6.1 LED A single, two-coloured LED is located on the upper-right side of the keyboard, just above the [ENTER] key. When you press [ENTER], the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO Speaker Volume 3.6.2.1 • • Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO Speaker Volume Lock the [FN/BLUE] key ‘on’ and then, press [UP ARROW]—the increase volume key or [DOWN ARROW]—the decrease volume key until the volume meets your requirements. Remember to press the [FN/BLUE] key again to turn it ‘off’. 3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators. Figure 3.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators Modifier Key Indicators [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE] are modifier keys that when pressed, are displayed in the taskbar to indicate that they are active. If a modifier key is locked ‘on’, it is displayed in uppercase characters. For example, if the [FN/BLUE] key is locked on, it is displayed as BLUE KEY in the taskbar. A locked modifier key remains active until it is pressed again to unlock or turn it off.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time 3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time Note: When the main battery is at 50% capacity, a ‘low battery’ warning is displayed. When the battery is at approximately 10% capacity, a ‘very low main battery’ notification appears.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Uploading Data In A Docking Station • • empty battery is stored for a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit. To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6 months to prevent over-discharge damage. A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or no useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods. 3.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device 3.9.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device Note: If the Bluetooth radio is not already enabled, tap on the Power icon in the Control Panel, tap on the Devices tab and enable the Bluetooth radio. To pair a headset: • Follow the headset manufacturer’s instructions to place the headset you want to place in pairing mode.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO General Maintenance • Orient the SD/MMC or SIM card according to the legend stamped into the battery well plastic. • For SD/MMC cards, slide the card into the lower slot, pushing it inward until it latches into place. • For a SIM card, slide the card into the upper slot, pushing it inward until it latches into place. • Swing the hinged door back into place, and snap it shut.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO • • Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions. To clean ink marks from the keypad and touchscreen, use isopropyl alcohol. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows CE 5.
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4 WORKING WITH WINDOWS CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus 4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs . . . . . 4.3 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar . . . . . . 4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 63). Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE 5.0 for portable devices and desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action. Windows CE 5.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Startup Desktop • Double-tap on the appropriate icon—either a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon—to open or launch your selection. If you’re using the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch. • Press [ENTER]. 4.3 The Startup Desktop When the WORKABOUT PRO boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. Note: The startup folder is located in \Wi
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Desktop Icons select Desktop. Now the desktop will be “in focus” and the arrow keys will highlight the icons. 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons The icons displayed in the startup desktop operate in much the same way as those displayed on any standard PC desktop that is running Windows. My Device Choosing this icon displays the contents of your WORKABOUT PRO computer.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar 4.3.2 The Taskbar Figure 4.3 The Taskbar The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and radio signal quality of your unit. If the hand-held is attached to a charger, cradle, docking station or PDM, an associated icon is displayed.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar On the keyboard: • • • • • 4.3.2.2 Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period) to display the Start Menu. Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu. Choose System Tray in the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you’d like more information. Press [ENTER] to display the appropriate dialog box.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Taskbar Taskbar Advanced Tab • • Tap on the Clear button to empty the Documents folder. To display Control Panel applets in menu form rather than in a window, tap in the checkbox next to Expand Control Panel. Taskbar Security Tab If you check Disable hot keys, the Application from Start menu field becomes enabled. Use this field to enter the name of the application you want to run when the user presses the Menu hot key – [FN/BLUE] [0].
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Start Menu 4.4 The Start Menu Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the current WORKABOUT PRO security settings. The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with. It is available from the startup desktop or from within any application. To display the menu: • Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period). Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work. Figure 4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 The Desktop 4.4.1 The Desktop Choosing Desktop in the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT PRO desktop. Figure 4.5 WORKABOUT PRO Desktop 4.4.2 Security Settings Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can define the access level for the WORKABOUT PRO: Supervisor or User. Figure 4.6 Security Levels Assigning The Supervisor Security Level The security level is represented by an icon in the shape of a lock in the taskbar.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Security Settings • • • In the Security Level dialog box, tap on the radio button next to Supervisor. In the Password field, type the Supervisor level password. The default password is 123456. Tap on OK. You can now access all menu items in the Start Menu along with the icons in the taskbar. Changing A Password Note: Keep in mind that this is the same password as that assigned through the Password control panel applet. Refer to “Control Panel Icons” on page 80.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Programs Note: It is recommended that you enable ‘Allow Teklogix Security Level’ so that authorized Psion Teklogix service personnel can access your unit should it require maintenance. 4.4.3 Programs • Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options. Figure 4.8 Program Sub-Menu ActiveSync® This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. Demo This folder contains the Demo Imager, Demo Scanner, and Demo Signature applications.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Programs Summit This folder provides access to the Summit Client Utility (SCU), a utility that allows you to configure your Summit 802.11b/g radio, model number RA2041. Command Prompt Command Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive. Internet Explorer The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows CE 5.0.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Shortcuts 4.4.4 Shortcuts Figure 4.9 Shortcuts Sub-Menu System Tray If your touchscreen is not enabled, you can use the System Tray option to access the icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such as a radio signal icon and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide additional information. • Choose Shortcuts>System Tray.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Shortcuts Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To cycle through your active applications: • Choose Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks, or Press [ALT] [TAB]. Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window: • Tap on Shortcuts>Task Manager, or Press [ALT] [ESC]. Figure 4.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Settings 4.4.5 Settings The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu. Figure 4.11 Settings Sub-Menu Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your WORKABOUT PRO is running with the Psion Teklogix TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Run 4.4.6 Run Choosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open or launch. Figure 4.12 Run Dialog Box 4.4.7 Shutdown The Shutdown menu includes these options: Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset. Figure 4.13 Shutdown Sub-Menu Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Warm Reset The Warm Reset option resets the WORKABOUT PRO, leaving all saved files and (registry) settings intact. Any unsaved data is lost. Cold Reset The Cold Reset option resets the WORKABOUT PRO (see page 26). Any files not stored in permanent memory are lost; however, the registry settings are saved. 4.5 Using A Dialog Box A dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.14) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Textbox: A textbox requires that you type information. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the textbox and then type the appropriate information. Drop-down: This type of menu is identified by up and down arrows next to the drop-down menu to indicate that additional options are available. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the menu, and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to cycle through the options.
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5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Remote Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The TekTerm Application . . . . . . . . . . . . The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.1 Display Backlight . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.2 Display Appearance . . . . . . . 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.1 Key Repeat. . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.
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Chapter 5: Configuration 5.6 Bluetooth Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 The Devices Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1 Pairing A Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2 The Servers Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.3 Outgoing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4 Active Conn. Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.5 The Properties Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection . . . . . . 5.7 Total Recall . .
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Chapter 5: Configuration 5.10.2.18 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.2.19 PDF-417. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.2.20 Micro PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3 Decoded (HHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.1 Decoded (HHP) Scanner Options . . . . 5.10.3.2 Decoded (HHP) Advanced Options . . . 5.10.3.3 Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.4 Trioptic Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.5 Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10.3.