8516 VEHICLE-MOUNT COMPUTER User Manual (Windows® Embedded CE 6.0) August 14, 2012 Pa No. 8000275.
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1 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Overview of the 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This User Manual describes how to configure, operate, and maintain the Psion 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the 8516. Chapter 2: Basic Operation describes the steps required to get the 8516 ready for operation. Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 describes 8516 features, including how to charge and maintain the battery, the keyboard features, the display, using the internal scanner, etc.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of the 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer 1.3 Overview of the 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer The 8516 is a modular, industrial vehicle-mounted computer, running the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system. It is intended for use in commercial and industrial applications with a focus on real time wireless data transactions with options suiting materials handling applications in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, ports, and yards.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of the 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer Wireless Connectivity • Model RA2070 802.11a/b/g/n Radio with Bluetooth® coexistence (Bluetooth V2.0 + EDR) • Optional Model RA2047 802.11b/g Radio The following figures illustrate the main features of the 8516 — for detailed views, please see “8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer Features” on page 9. Figure 1.1 8516 Front View Figure 1.
2 BASIC OPERATION BASIC OPERATION 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer Features Documents Available . . . . . . . . . . . . Preparing the 8516 for Operation . . . . 2.3.1 8516 Safety Instructions . . . . 2.3.2 The Internal Backup Battery. . Switching the 8516 On and Off . . . . . . Resetting the 8516 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5.1 Performing a Warm Reset . . . 2.5.2 Performing a Cold Reset . . . . 2.5.3 Performing a Clean Start . . . 2.5.4 Boot to BooSt . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2: Basic Operation 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer Features 2.1 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer Features Figure 2.1 Front View Antenna Power button (behind antenna) USB host port Antennas (2) (inside dome plate) Power LED Radio LED Function keys Function keys Display SYM key Beeper FN key Macro keys ENTER key Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Documents Available 2.2 Documents Available To see a current list of documents and download what you need, please go to the Knowledge Base on the Psion Ingenuity Working community website: http://community.psion.com/knowledge/w/knowledgebase/product-manuals.aspx 2.3 Preparing the 8516 for Operation Typically the 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer is configured at the factory and arrives ready for use.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Switching the 8516 On and Off Table 2.1 Backup Battery Performance Temperature 2.4 Backup Battery Capacity -20° C (-4° F) 65% -10° C (14° F) 80% 0° C (32° F) close to 90% Switching the 8516 On and Off • To switch the 8516 on or off, press the Power button located on the top of the unit. Note: If the 8516 is in suspend state, pressing [ENTER] ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working before the computer entered suspend state is displayed.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Calibrating the Touchscreen • • 2.6 Press and hold down the [FN] key, the Power button and the [ENTER] key for a minimum of four seconds. Press [1] to launch the OS. Calibrating the Touchscreen Note: The touchscreen function can be turned off (see “Touch” on page 95). The 8516 touchscreen feature is factory-calibrated and ready-to-go; however, over time the touchscreen's operating parameters may change, and it may need to be recalibrated for correct operation.
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 8516 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 8516 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3 Operating System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Regular Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2.1 Activating Modifier Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2.2 Locking Modifier Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Modifier Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Operating System 3.1 Operating System • 3.2 Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 The Keyboard The 8515 is available with an integrated keyboard in either QWERTY or AZERTY alphanumeric keyboard layout. It features 67 keys, 12 direct function keys, and an LED backlight. Most of the keys on the keyboard operate much like a desktop computer. Where a key or key function is not consistent with the PC keyboard, those differences are described in the following sections.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Modifier Keys The [SHIFT/CAPS] Key The [SHIFT/CAPS] key is used to display uppercase alpha characters. Pressing [FN][SHIFT] turns the [CAPS] key on so that all alpha characters are printed in uppercase until the [FN][SHIFT] sequence is pressed again. The [CTRL] and [ALT] Key The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent. Pressing either key twice locks it 'on' (it appears underlined on the Taskbar).
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Function Keys and Macro Keys 3.2.2.1 Activating Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed, it is shown in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen, making it easier to determine whether a modifier key is active. For example, if the [CTRL] key is pressed, Ctrl 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. 3.2.2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Keypad Backlight 3.2.4 The Keypad Backlight The intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight is activated can be configured using the Keyboard icon in the Windows Embedded CE Control Panel. The behaviour of the keypad backlight is tailored in the Keyboard Properties dialog box. Refer to “Keyboard Backlight” on page 64 for details about this option. Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Onscreen Indicators Figure 3.2 LED Status Indicators 1 2 1. Operating System Status 2. Radio Status 3.4.1.1 Operating System Status LED The second LED indicates system notifications and operating system status. It is also available for user-loaded custom Windows Embedded CE applications. Table 3.1 Operating LED Behaviour 3.4.1.2 Function OFF when unit is in Suspend or Shutdown. Normal operating status. Solid Yellow The unit is powering on.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Audio Indicators Figure 3.3 Taskbar The taskbar changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a radio is not installed in your 8516, the radio signal icon is not displayed in the taskbar. Windows® Start Button If you are using the touchscreen, you can either tap the Windows icon at the bottom left of the screen, or press the [Windows] key to display the Start Menu, and then tap on the desired application.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Inserting the microSD Card and SIM Card match in a match field or the battery is low. The volume rocker button is located on the left side of the Vehicle-Mount. Information on configuring sounds is detailed in “Volume & Sounds Properties” on page 108. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Scanners and Imagers 3.6 Scanners and Imagers Important: It is critical that you review the “Laser Warnings” in the 8516 Vehicle-Mount Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide (PN 8000XXX) before using any of the scanners described in this chapter. The 8516 supports a wide range of scanner options to address a variety of user application requirements.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners • • • 3.6.4 Does the Vehicle-Mount display the warning without scanning? This suggests a hardware problem in the Vehicle-Mount. Is the laser beam scanning across the barcode? Once the scan beam has stopped, check the scanner window for di or fogging. Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners • Turn the Vehicle-Mount on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 3.7 Windows Embedded CE 6.0 3.7.1 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications Graphic user interfaces like Windows Embedded CE 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.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop 3.7.2 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop When the 8516 boots up, the default startup desktop (Windows Classic Shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. Note: The startup folder is located in \Windows\StartUp and \Flash Disk\StartUp. Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop The 8516 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. In addition, the taskbar displays the application(s) currently running on your unit. The taskbar also displays active modifier keys: [SHIFT], [ALT], [CTRL], [FN] and [SYM]. Keys that have been locked “on” are displayed with underlined letters.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work. If you’re using the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press [ENTER], or If the menu item has an underlined character: • Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display the Run dialog box, type the letter ‘r’. 3.7.2.2.1 Programs • Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop playback sound files. The ‘Sample Rate’ and the ‘Bits Per Sample’ are the rates at which the sound will be recorded. Sounds recorded at the higher sample rate or bits per sample will be higher quality sound but will require more file storage space. Lower sample rates and/or bits per sample produces a smaller file, but the sound quality suffers. The record and play buttons operate the same as any recording device.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop • Choose Shortcuts>System Tray. When System Tray is chosen, the taskbar icons become accessible. To display the dialog box attached to an icon: • • Use the arrow keys to highlight an icon, for example, the Bluetooth icon. Press [ENTER] to display the Bluetooth menus. Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your 8516 is running with the Psion Open TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel. Network and Dial-Up Connections The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the 8516 network interfaces or execute an existing configuration.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The PsionVU Desktop Shell Cold Reset The Cold Reset option resets the Vehicle-Mount (see page 11). Any files not stored in permanent memory are lost; however, the registry settings are saved. 3.8 The PsionVU Desktop Shell The appearance and actions of the desktop can be changed by tapping on the PsionVU Shell icon on your desktop, which activates the PsionVU shell. Note: The 8516 will be reset if you choose to switch shells. Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 The PsionVU Desktop Shell Hold the stylus or your finger on the Active Tasks, Favourites, or Notifications Bar, and swipe to the left or right to switch to the next screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Restoring the Windows Classic Shell PsionVU Access The PsionVU Access program allows you to open a different program, PsionVU, which enables you to customize your computer settings, remove or add shortcuts to the Favourites Bar and Control Panel, and limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security. For details see “PsionVU Access” on page 79. To change your Desktop background, refer to “Shell Settings” on page 81.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 8516 Cleaning the 8516 If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable screen protector (RV6105). These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touchscreen. When they become scratched and abraded, they are easily removed and replaced. Do not to expose the touchscreen to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
4 CONFIGURATION CONFIGURATION 4.1 Overview of Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.1 Psion Software Advantage. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.2 Microsoft Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 The Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2.1 Control Panel Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 App Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 Bluetooth® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 Paired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.11.1.7 Lock Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12 Manage Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.1 Trigger Mappings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12.2 Add and Edit Trigger Mapping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14 Open TekTerm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.15 PartnerUp . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.25 TweakIt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25.1 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25.1.1 Advanced CE Services Settings . . . . . . . 4.25.1.2 Advanced Interface and Network Settings. 4.25.1.3 Advanced Services Settings . . . . . . . . . 4.25.2 Registry Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26 Voice – Using the WWAN Phone Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26.1 Dialing a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.26.
Chapter 4: Configuration Overview of Software 4.1 Overview of Software The 8516 programs and applications are accessed through two main areas from the Desktop: Programs and Settings>Control Panel. This chapter details the configuration for the major software from both areas, listed alphabetically. 4.1.1 Psion Software Advantage Psion Software Advantage is a collection of applications and features designed to support system administrators and end users.
Chapter 4: Configuration Control Panel Applications Figure 4.1 4.2.1 Control Panel Icons Control Panel Applications The Control Panel provides a group of applications that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your 8516. This section shows the related icons in the Control Panel and gives a brief description of each. App Launch Keys By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch those applications from a single key-press.
Chapter 4: Configuration Control Panel Applications Input Panel Provides the framework for a Microsoft Soft Input Panel (SIP) should you need to design your own SIP, or change some soft keyboard options. Internet Options Provides options to configure your Internet browser. You can determine items such as the default and search page that the browser applies when connecting to the Internet, the cache size, the Internet connection options, and the security level that is applied when browsing.
Chapter 4: Configuration App Launch Keys 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. Scanners Provides scanner parameters and the barcode symbologies that the 8516 barcode scanner will successfully read. Storage Manager Allows you to view information about the storage devices that are present, such as SD-MMC flash cards. For details, see page 92.
Chapter 4: Configuration App Launch Keys • Press the key you want to use to launch an application. (If an unsupported key is pressed, a message appears on this screen letting you know.) The cursor moves to the App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the application to which you want to assign the application key. If you need to, you can Browse through the information in your 8516 until you locate the application you want to launch.
Chapter 4: Configuration Bluetooth® Setup • 4.4 To launch the application you chose, press the application key you assigned. Bluetooth® Setup Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks (PAN). The technology is based on a short-range radio link that operates in the ISM band at 2.4 GHz. When two Bluetooth-equipped devices come within a 10 metre (32 ft.) range of each other, they can establish a connection.
Chapter 4: Configuration Paired To learn how to scan for devices to pair, review “Device” on page 46. Note: If a service is actively paired and connected, the device and its services are displayed in bold typeface in this list. • Tap on an item in the Paired tab to display an associated pop-up menu. The displayed menu depends on the type of the service chosen. Query Services and Remove Commands • Query Services displays a Services dialog box where a pairing service is chosen.
Chapter 4: Configuration Device 4.4.2 Device In this tab, users can discover and display Bluetooth devices. 4.4.2.1 Discovering and Removing Devices Scan discovers Bluetooth devices in range of the 8516 and lists them in this tab. Any existing devices previously discovered and listed will also be displayed. Clear removes all Bluetooth devices listed except those with currently paired and connected services.
Chapter 4: Configuration Device 4.4.2.3 Device Pop-up Menu The Device pop-up menu allows you to pair a device, update a device name or delete a device from the list. Pair begins the pairing process by inquiring the services and profiles of the discovered device. An authentication dialog box is displayed the first time a Bluetooth device is paired. Refresh Name repeats the device name inquiry, updating the name.
Chapter 4: Configuration Device • Click in the checkbox to the left of the service to activate it. • Click on Done. Services that require more information present a configuration dialog box. Serial Profile is an example. This dialog box offers a number of additional options such as enabling Encryption and selecting four different Modes: Serial, ActiveSync, Scanner, and Printer Port. Serial is used for simple serial port communication. ActiveSync is for ActiveSync-over-Bluetooth.
Chapter 4: Configuration Servers 4.4.3 Servers When a remote Bluetooth device initiates a Bluetooth connection to the 8516, the remote device is considered the ‘Bluetooth master’ and the Vehicle-Mount, the ‘Bluetooth slave’. In order for the remote device to connect to the Vehicle-Mount, the 8516 must offer a service in the form of a server. The Servers tab allows these services to be enabled and configured. There are three server services available: Serial, Scanner and OBEX OPP.
Chapter 4: Configuration About Printer Port allows you to assign and enable a virtual outgoing COM port selected from the drop-down menu to communicate with a paired Bluetooth printer. Keep in mind that when a port is chosen, the printer must be on and connected to the chosen port for a remote device to be able to connect. • • • • Select a port within the Printer Port drop-down list, e.g. BSP1: Check the Printer Port check box. Open the Device tab and tap on Scan.
Chapter 4: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 5. Tap on Make New Connection. 6. In the Make New Connection dialog box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection. 7. Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box. 8. In the drop-down menu labelled Select a modem, choose the name of the modem with which you want to connect, and then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box.
Chapter 4: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 9. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within, and press [ENTER] to save your changes. 10. In the Modem dialog box, choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box. 11. The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent. Once you’ve specified all the necessary information, choose the Finish button. In the Control Panel, choose the Dialing icon. 12.
Chapter 4: Configuration Certificates Once you’ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press [ENTER] to save your changes. 13. At this point, return to the Control Panel, and choose the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 14. In the network connection window, the new network configuration—in this case, New Connection is displayed. Tap on the new icon.
Chapter 4: Configuration Data Transfer between 8516 and a PC You can import or remove certificates, and view certificate information for any listing, including names, dates, serial numbers, etc. For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client-side devices (8516 Vehicle-Mount Computers), refer to the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/security.mspx 4.
Chapter 4: Configuration Display Properties 4.7 Display Properties • 4.7.1 Background • 4.7.2 In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Background tab. This dialog box allows you to customize your background image. Appearance • 4.7.3 In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon. In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Appearance tab. This dialog box allows you to customize the display colour scheme. Backlight The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time.
Chapter 4: Configuration Backlight Note: Backlight changes take effect immediately. You do not need to reset the unit. To maximize battery run time, keep the display backlight brightness and active durations as low as possible. Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the 8516 backlight. Sliding the bar to the left lowers the light intensity, and sliding it to the right raises the intensity.
Chapter 4: Configuration Dr. Debug 4.8 Dr. Debug Dr. Debug is an error diagnostic and troubleshooting tool. • 4.8.1 Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel. Tap on the Dr. Debug icon. Status This tab indicates the status (on/off) of the debug engines. Tapping on Browse logs displays error logs for your review. The logs should be used as reference when working with Psion Technical Support personnel. 4.8.2 Utilities The Utilities tab is used to log network traffic.
Chapter 4: Configuration Motion Meter 4.8.3 Motion Meter Tapping on the Start button enables the Motion Meter feature. Once enabled, this applet records the number of impacts the 8516 has sustained, the distance of the fall in meters, the duration in 10ths of a second, and the date and time that the event occurred. The top 40 events are logged in a non-volatile location and can be used for diagnostic purposes by Psion or the site administrator. 4.8.4 Settings • • 4.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties To customize the appearance and behaviour of the soft keyboard: Tap on the Input Panel icon in the Control Panel. Figure 4.2 • Input Panel Properties Tap on the Options button to change the appearance of your soft keyboard. Note: You can also display this dialog box by double-tapping on the Input icon in the far-right corner of the taskbar. Figure 4.3 4.11.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties Repeat Delay The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters. Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats, and sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time. Repeat Rate The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is measured in characters per second (cps).
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties Note: Tapping in the checkbox next to ‘When using external power, keep the backlight always ON’ forces the keypad backlight to remain on when the unit is operating with external power. 4.11.1.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab. The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your 8516 behave.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties A macro has 200 programmable characters (or “positions”). The macro keys can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys including [ENTER], [BACKSPACE] and [DEL] ([FN]-[BACKSPACE]), function keys and arrow keys. Recording and Saving a Macro You can program up to 6 physical macro keys, depending on your keyboard layout.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties Deleting a Macro To delete a macro: • • 4.11.1.5 In the Macros tab, highlight the macro number you want to delete. Choose the Delete button. Unicode Mapping • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Unicode Mapping tab. The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] states to Unicode™ values. This tab shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties • • Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. In the sample screen above, a value will be assigned to virtual key 0 (VK 0). Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field, and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key. Note: To add a shifted state, [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], press [TAB] to position the cursor in the checkbox next to ‘SHIFT Pressed’ and/or ‘CTRL Pressed’. Press [SPACE] to select the shift state you want to assign.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties The first column in the Scancode Remapping tab displays the scancodes in hexidecimal. If the scancode is remapped to a virtual key, that virtual key is displayed in the next column labelled ‘V-Key’. A virtual key that is ‘Shifted’ or ‘Unshifted’ is displayed in the third column labelled ‘Function’.
Chapter 4: Configuration Keyboard Properties • • Choose Virtual Key, Function or Macro. Choose a function from the Function list in the dialog box, and tap on OK. Editing a Scancode Remap To edit a scancode: • • • In the Scancode Remapping tab, tap on the remap you want to edit. Tap on the Edit button, and make the appropriate changes. Tap on OK to save your changes. Removing a Remap To delete a remap: • • 4.11.1.
Chapter 4: Configuration Manage Triggers Locked Keyboard Icon • 4.12 Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard. Manage Triggers Allows users to configure how barcode scanners and other devices such as RFID readers are triggered. You can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time. 4.12.1 • In the Control Panel, choose the Manage Triggers icon. • In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings.
Chapter 4: Configuration Add and Edit Trigger Mapping Important: It is not possible to have two or more identical mappings—for example [F1] cannot be mapped to the Non-Decoded Scanner twice—even if the trigger type is different. A keyboard key that is used as a trigger source will no longer generate key data, or perform its normal function. For example, if the space button is used as a trigger source, it will not be able to send space characters to applications.
Chapter 4: Configuration Microphone Note: It is possible to map the same source to different modules (trigger consumers)—for example, to both the Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/operations will occur simultaneously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID Readers. It is also possible to map different sources to the same module (trigger consumer)—for example, two different trigger keys can be mapped to the RFID File System.
Chapter 4: Configuration Open TekTerm • Tap on the drop-down menu, and choose the microphone for which you want to adjust the gain. • Slide the microphone tab to the left to decrease the gain and to the right to increase the gain. Tapping on the Default button sets the current microphone you’ve chosen to the default gain. Tapping on Default All sets all microphones listed to their default gain. 4.
Chapter 4: Configuration Pocket PC Compatibility 4.16 Pocket PC Compatibility The 8516 supports the AYGShell API set that allows Pocket PC-compatible applications to run on the Vehicle-Mount. Windows Embedded CE includes application programming interface (API) compatibility support for the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 shell in units running Windows Embedded CE.
Chapter 4: Configuration Power Saving Suspend 4.17.2 Power Saving Suspend • In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab. Power Source This drop-down menu allows you to specify whether the unit is using AC Power or Battery Power. Suspend Timeout Important: Psion recommends setting the Suspend value to 3 minutes. To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is ‘on’ (see “Backlight” on page 55).
Chapter 4: Configuration Advanced Important: Selecting Maximum backup time will reserve approximately 20% of the battery capacity for memory backup. Once the battery is drained, the system RAM memory is lost and the unit must cold boot. In most real-time transaction environments this is not a problem (it only takes a few seconds to cold boot). Batch transaction environments, where data is not saved to a non-volatile memory (such as an SD FLASH card), may need to pay particular attention to this parameter.
Chapter 4: Configuration Battery Health WWAN Power Mode This menu allows you to enable power to your WWAN radio, and whether or not the radio will turn off when the 8516 enters Suspend Mode. To configure the radio, please refer to Appendix E: “Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Settings”. 4.17.6 Battery Health The Battery Health service provides an estimate of battery health based on a number of different measurements, beyond just capacity.
Chapter 4: Configuration PsionVU Access Enable Battery Health Service This option allows you to enable the service. To access the menus after enabling the service, you will need to either wait until a resume from Suspend or restart the 8516. Wakeup Device on Battery Insert When this option is enabled, whenever the battery is replaced the 8516 is powered up from Suspend and the current health of the battery is displayed.
Chapter 4: Configuration Administrator Password When opening the PsionVu Settings option, the following menus will be available: Figure 4.4 4.18.1 PsionVU Settings Administrator Password By setting an Administrator Password, you can limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security. The default security setting allows User access to all options, therefore restrictions and settings can be configured without setting a password.
Chapter 4: Configuration Shell Settings The option Show Password changes the displayed password from hidden (***) to readable. 4.18.2 Shell Settings The Shell Settings application has two menus: Applications and Advanced. Applications The Applications menu lists all the applications installed on the computer, alphabetically. The items checked in this view are shown on the Desktop. The Add and Edit buttons allow you to search for and add an application to the list of items in the selection window.
Chapter 4: Configuration Shell Settings Windows Classic Shell The following options can be enabled or disabled in the Windows Classic Shell Desktop theme: • Start Menu Bar: If disabled, access to both Start Menu and Notifications are disabled. The Notification tooltips will still display. Any changes made will occur after a device reset. • Start Button: If disabled, access to the Start Button and Notifications are disabled. The Notification tooltips will still display.
Chapter 4: Configuration Restrictions The following item is not optional: • 4.18.3 Administrator Key Sequence: Sets the key sequence to open PsionVU Access. Restrictions This section deals with items that are by default available to users but can be restricted by an administrator. Advanced The Advanced menu lists the system features you can restrict or block. Notifications The Notifications menu allows you to block or disable notifications. 4.18.
Chapter 4: Configuration Import/Expo to File • 4.18.5 You can add a maximum of 18 applications, after which the following message is displayed: “!Maximum 18 entries reached.” Import/Expo to File This option enables you to Expo your settings file (.xml), and save it in the location of your choice. In addition, an Administrator has the option to import these settings from one device to multiple devices of the same operating system.
Chapter 4: Configuration Remote Desktop Connection 4.19 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection, located in Start>Programs, is an 8516 application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine, using the 8516 (Windows Embedded CE device). Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this connection: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx or contact Psion support services.
Chapter 4: Configuration Scanners 4.20 Scanners The Scanners icon in the Control Panel provides dialog boxes in which you can tailor barcode options and change the ports settings. If you wish to recover the factory defaults after making changes, the defaults can be applied by holding the stylus on a parameter, which will pop up a menu allowing you to default that parameter, or all settings. This option cannot be accessed without a touchscreen. 4.20.1 Barcodes 4.20.1.
Chapter 4: Configuration Options • Choose Default subtree to reset only the parameters in the symbology you selected, or choose Default all settings to reset all scanner parameters to default settings. To reset a single parameter to its default setting: 4.20.2 • Press and hold on the parameter you want to reset. • Choose Default parameter to reset the parameter to the default setting.
Chapter 4: Configuration Options 4.20.2.1 Double Click Parameters Click Time (msec) This parameter controls the maximum gap time (in milliseconds) for a double-click. If the time between the first and second clicks of the scanner trigger is within this time, it is considered a double-click. The allowable range is 0 to 1000. A value of zero disables this feature. A double-click produces different results depending on whether or not a value is assigned in the “Click Data” parameter.
Chapter 4: Configuration Translations 4.20.2.3 Data Handling Codepage If you are encountering a scan failure because there is an unrecognized language character in the barcode, the Codepage option may correct the problem by allowing the ISO-8859-1 Latin 1 codepage to be used. The default value is Default Local ASCII. Important: Do not change this parameter from the default setting unless you are certain that it will correct your scan problem. 4.20.
