SERVICE PACK 1 SOMO® 655 Release Notes and Installation Guide Version: 1.00.
10/2012 Document # 6430-00344 B Copyright Notice Copyright © 2012 Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo, SoMo, SocketCare, SocketScan, Connect!Agent, and Wi-Fi Companion are trademarks or registered trademarks of Socket Mobile, Inc. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Socket Mobile, Inc. Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Release Notes 1. System Performance and Power Consumption (Battery life): a. Implemented system optimizations to improve operating performance and reduce both active and standby power consumption. b. Improved Power Plus: Reports more accurate battery life. c. Reduced Time-to-Scan after Suspend: < 7 seconds for all Series 5 Plug-In Scanners. 2. New Features: a. Includes Foxit PDF Reader to open, view, and print any PDF file b. Updated Sprite Backup Trial to 6.5.5 Build 11 (current release) c.
6. Includes the Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) 6.5.3.12.12 from Microsoft, which resolves the following issues: a. Several display issues in Kiosk mode: - Kiosk mode exposes the task bar under certain conditions - Kiosk mode doesn’t enable SIP when editing text boxes - Kiosk mode activates menu bar when enabling SIP - Kiosk mode enables zoom when double-tap gesture used b. Intermittent Data Abort error in tcpstk.dll when using WiFi connection c.
Check the SP Version of Your Unit. From the Start screen, tap on Settings | System | System Info. Tap on OS Version to view information. Service Pack version = SP1 If you need to update your SoMo with the latest Service Pack, follow the instructions for installation below.
Installation Guide: STEP 1: Back up Data on the Device If you have any data on the SoMo 655, please back it up to an external location before you run the update. STEP 2: Transfer the File to the Device Move the SOMO655 folder containing the ROM image files to the SoMo 655 with a microSD or CF memory card that is formatted in FAT12 or FAT16. If you downloaded the software, extract the ZIP file and save the SOMO655 folder to your computer. Make sure your memory card has at least 70 MB of free space.
STEP 3: Install the Operating System 1. Press and hold the Right Application button on your SoMo 655. 2. While holding the button, use the stylus to gently press the Reset button on the back of your SoMo 655. Keep holding the Right Application button. 3. A screen will appear with a timer, counting down from 5 seconds. IMPORTANT: Keep holding the Right Application button until the timer reaches 0 seconds! Otherwise the installation will be aborted.
The SoMo 655 will begin to download and update the ROM image. After the installation reports, “Update completed!” the Socket splash screen will appear for about 30 seconds then disappear. Socket Splash The Windows Embedded Handheld splash screen will appear for about 30 seconds. The Windows Welcome wizard will prompt you to set up Windows Mobile. Follow the instructions on your screen. After setting up Windows Embedded Handheld, the Today screen will appear, and the SoMo 655 will be ready to use.
STEP 5: Perform a Clean Boot CAUTION: A CLEAN BOOT IS MORE POWERFUL THAN A WARM OR COLD BOOT. IT WILL DELETE ALL USER APPLICATION FILES AND FOLDERS. WHEN YOU PERFORM A CLEAN BOOT, FORMATS, PREFERENCES AND OTHER SETTINGS INCLUDING DATE AND TIME ARE RESTORED TO THEIR FACTORY DEFAULTS. ALL DATA, RECORDS AND ENTRIES, EXCEPT THOSE STORED IN ROM OR THE FILE STORE WILL BE ERASED. A clean boot reverts the device to its factory default settings (or the latest service pack ROM update).
4. The screen will go blank and the SoMo 655 will begin to revert to its factory default settings. 5. Continue to hold the three buttons for several seconds until the Socket splash screen appears and you hear the Socket jingle. IMPORTANT: Keep holding the Right Application button until the socket jingle sounds! Otherwise the clean boot will fail. Socket Splash 6. Release all three buttons. 7. The Windows Embedded Handheld splash screen will appear. 8.
Configure Mode Switch The mode switch helps you extend the battery life. With Profile A set as the Active profile, the battery life can be optimized for performance during activity. With Profile B as the Background profile, the battery life can be optimized to save battery power during inactivity. 1. In the list of Getting Started wizards, tap Configure Mode Switch. 2. Tap on the link in the wizard to access the Change Mode switch settings. 3. Use the utility to configure your settings.
Step 2 When configuring Profile A, consider this the Active profile. Set your SoMo at optimal performance speed and use this profile for getting work done. • Tap on each dropdown menu to configure settings. (See table below for settings information.) • Tap on Profile B tab. Step 3 When configuring Profile B, consider this the Background profile. Set your SoMo to save energy for when it is not in use, but you don’t want to turn it off. • Tap on each dropdown menu to configure settings.
Default Settings Table 1 Bluetooth Options OFF Profile A Profile B ON Discoverable Auto Suspend Enabled Disabled Volume 5 Loudest 4 3 2 1 0 Mute Screen Backlight Control 10 Super Bright 9 8 7 Normal Bright 6 5 Power Save 4 3 3 1 0 Backlight OFF OFF Screen Off WiFi CAM (fastest) WLAN PSP N/A OFF Alerts Flash (LED) Vibrate Both Neither Mic Mute Enable Memory Slot Power on Suspend OFF microSD and CF ON 13
Change Language The SoMo 655 can be used in any of 13 languages. Use the Change Language wizard to choose a different language for your operating system. WARNING: THIS UTILITY WILL ERASE ALL USER DATA FROM THE SOMO. It is recommended you change the language before you begin using your SoMo. In the Getting Started wizard, tap on Change Language. Tap on the Tap here to choose a new language link.
Set up e-WFC By default, the SoMo has Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration installed. Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion (e-WFC) is also pre-loaded but must be manually installed. Enhanced Wi-Fi Companion offers many security benefits including advanced authentication (including PEAP-GTC, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, EAP-FAST); WMM including transmit power control and CCKM; Cisco CCX 4.0 compatibility; and a Socket profile editor with advanced functionality.
When prompted, choose where you would like the software installed. Tap Install. After installation, you will be prompted to restart the SoMo. Tap OK. NOTE: If you install the software in SoMo File Store, it will remain installed after a cold boot, but not after a ROM flash.
