IT7000 User’s Guide WinCE. NET Rugged PDA Dec.
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1: About this Manual 1.2: User and Product Safety 1.3: Agency Compliance 1.4: Product Labeling 1.5: System specifications 1.6: Environment standard 1.7: Warranty and after service Chapter 2. Getting Started 2.1: Check the Package 2.2: General view of the PDA 2.2.1: PDA front side view 2.2.2: PDA back side view 2.3: Charging the Battery pack 2.3.1: Installing the Battery pack 2.3.2: Charging the battery pack with Power adapter 2.3.
2.7: Resetting the PDA 2.7.1: Software (Warm) Reset 2.7.2: Cold Reset Chapter 3. Setting 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Control Panel 3.2.1 Backup Restore 3.2.2 Bar Code Setting 3.2.3 Symbologies List 3.2.4 Brightness 3.2.5 Certificates 3.2.6 CPU Speed 3.2.7 Date/Time 3.2.8 Dialing Properties 3.2.9 Display Properties 3.2.10 Fkey Settings 3.2.11 Information 3.2.12 Input Panel 3.2.13 Internet Options 3.2.14 Keyboard 3.2.15 Mouse 3.2.16 Network and Dial-up Connections 3.2.17 Owner 3.2.18 Password 3.2.
.1.2 Connecting PDA to Host PC 4.2: Using ActiveSync 4.2.1 Setting up a partnership 4.2.2 ActiveSync File Synchronization 4.
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the IT7000 PDA, a Microsoft Windows®CE .Net rugged PDA. Its special combination of features make it perfect for using in a wide range of applications. These features as: ․Small rugged lightweight form factor ․Microsoft Windows CE. Net operating system ․Flexible module design ․Wireless mobility via 802.11b (Bluetooth by optional) ․Robust expansion capability ․Long battery life ․Transflective type color LCD display ․Backlit keypad 1.
◆ Although the IT7000 PDA has been passed the test of IP64 standard for water and dust resistance, avoid prolonged exposure to rain or other concentrated moisture. For these conditions exceed the IP64 standard, and could result in water or other contaminants entering into the PDA. ◆ Use only the approved AC Adapter with the PDA. Use of an unapproved AC Adapter could result in electrical problems, or even cause a fire or electrical shock to the user.
1.3 Radio Frequency Interference Information 1.3.1 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please avoid direct contact to the transmitting antenna during transmitting. Caution: Please also note that IT7000 is limited in CH1~CH11 for 2.4GHz by specified firmware controlled in U.S.A.
1.4 Product Labeling The PDA has several labels as showed in Figure 1-1 and 1-2. Figure.
1.5 System Specifications The IT7000 PDA detailed specifications as follows. Unless otherwise noted, all the specifications are subject to change without prior notification. System Specification IT7000 Processor Memory - Intel® XScale PXA255 400Mhz 32 bits RISC - 64MB (M-System) Flash ROM - 64 or 128MB SDRAM Display - Support 240 x 320 TFT 256K Color LCD - Transflective type TFT LCD with back light - One mono speaker Audio - 2.5mm DIA stereo earphone jack with Microphone input -Wireless LAN: 802.
Power System - Built in 7.
1.7 Warranty and after service Should this PDA be malfunctioned, please contact your original retailer providing information about the product name, the serial number, and the details about the problem.
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.1 Check the package Open the package and check all the parts are inside without shortage and damage: Figure 2-1 Inside the package 1. IT7000 3. CF support Guide 5. Standard AC Adapter 7. Cover of Battery Pack 9. USB Client Sync cable 2. Stylus 4. DC-IN Converter 6. Standard Battery Pack 8. Earphone Set with Microphone 10. Power Cord 11. Quick guide (Not shown) 12.
2.2 General View of the PDA 2.2.
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Table 2-1 Description of PDA General View 1 Scanner LED Indicator “Red” color Reading barcode “Green” color 2 Alarm/Charge LED Indicator successful reading “Blue” color Blinking for alarm “Red” color Charging battery “Green” color Battery charged full 3 LCM/ Touch Panel Do specific action through touch panel by stylus 4 Left Scan key Right Scan key Scan key Start scanning the barcode by pressing any one of these three scan keys 5 Power/Backlight key 1.
18 stylus Use the stylus for selecting items and entering information. 19 IrDA port Provide SIR function 20 Battery Cover Protect Battery pack, keep the switch of battery cover to leave system from suspend mode 21 Battery cover Latch To keep Battery Cover locked 22 Hand strap This strap can be sealed tighter or looser 23 Speaker 0.
2.3 Charging the Battery Pack Before using the PDA, perform the basic procedure of charging the battery pack through the following steps. 2.3.1 Installing the battery pack 1. On the PDA attached with a hand-strap, detach and loose the hand-strap. Figure 2-4 Release the Hand strap from PDA 2. Turn the locking screws (right and left) downwards and lift the battery cover away from the PDA.
3. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the label facing out, and ensuring the battery snaps into place. Figure 2-6 Insert the battery pack 3. Replace the battery cover by inserting the top first, and then press the bottom in firmly. Turn the locking screws (right and left) upwards to secure the cover to the PDA. Figure 2-7 Replace the battery cover 4. Charge time. For the first time to charge the battery pack needs approximately 5 hours.
2.3.2 1. 2. 3. 4. Charging the battery pack with Power Adapter Plug in the DC-IN Converter to the PDA bottom connector Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter Plug in the connector of the power adapter with DC-IN Converter Connect the power cord to a power source Figure 2-8 Charging with power adapter ◆ When charging the battery pack, the Power LED on the PDA turns on Red. ◆ After the battery pack is fully charged, the Power LED turns to green. 2.3.3 a) 1. 2. 3. 4.
◆ When charging the battery pack, the Power LED on the PDA turns on Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the PDA Power LED turns to green. b) Place the spare battery pack into the Single Cradle’s spare Battery charging slot 1. Connect the Power cord to the Power adapter 2. Connect the power cord to a power source 3. Plug in the connector of the power adapter with Single Cradle 4.
2.4.2 Power (and Backlight) on / off To turn on the PDA Press the Power/Backlight key briefly ( ). If the PDA does not power on, perform the cold reset. See chapter 2.7.1. As the PDA initializes its File system, the IT7000 splash screen displays for about 30 seconds followed by calibration screen. Every time you perform a cold reset, these screens will also appear. To turn off the PDA, just press the Power/Backlight key again.
2.4.4: Adjusting the brightness The factory default for the brightness is in maximum status. You can adjust the brightness to meet your environment and comfort as: 1) Become brighter: Press the key Navigation key . 2) Become darker: Press the Navigation key and then press on the right key of key and then press on the left key of . 3) The display will become dimmer automatically, if you do not perform any operation for a specific period of time. This will help to save the battery power.
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Table 2-2(B) Keypad List: Left Backlight Decrease Down Page Down Up Page Up ESC Audio Mute & ^ Backspace ︼ $ # Rotation : Change to letters Function change 1 \ @ 2 － A B C 3 ＋ D E F 4 Record G H I 5 ／ J K L 6 ＊ M 7 Copy P Q R 8 Delete T U V 9 Tab W X Y 0 Space Caps . Enter START Paste ( % Table 2-3(A) Definition of main Function: Key Main Function N O ) S Z , = Definition 1.
Table 2-3(B) Definition of main Function: The Bar Code Start key activates the scan function of IT7000. Front Light 1.It turns on the “White LED＂flash light of IT7000 if this button is keeping pressed. 2.The “White LED＂flash light is off immediately after this button is depressed. USER DEFINE Application key 1, User can define F1 function from setting. USER DEFINE Application key 2, User can define F2 function from setting. USER DEFINE Application key 3, User can define F3 function from setting.
Table 2-3(C) Definition of main Function: Backspace “Backspace＂ key, it moves the cursor back one space each time the key is pressed. It deletes the previous character each time it is pressed if you are typing text. The cursor will move continuously if button is pressed continuously. key enables you to 1. The toggle between the numeric and alpha Change to letters modes. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with number keys. Alpha mode is when you type letters with the number keys. 2.
Table 2-3(D) Definition of main Function 0 Number key “0＂ . Point key Enter This key confirms data entry 2.4.7.1: Special Function by “Fn” + main Function: 1. The “Fn” key is used in combination with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions. 2. Each key modifies only the next key pressed. For example to change display from portrait type to landscape type(1) First, press “Fn” key, and then press “1” key.
Table 2-4(B) Special Function key define 1. Copy action COPY , 2. You must press key, then press key to do“COPY ＂action each time. If you change display from portrait type to landscape type, please press key first, and then press key. Otherwise, if you change display from landscape type to , Rotation portrait type, you must press key, and then press key again.
Table 2-4(D) Special Function key define 1. Produces a space 2. To enable this function by pressing ︼ , first, and then pressing key key. 3. You want to disable this function, you still need to press key, then press key again. 1. The “Delete “ function delete the next character forward each time Delete , key 2. To do “Delete＂function by pressing first, and then pressing key each time. 1. The “Tab “function is to move the cursor to the next tab stop or the next control (on a form) , Tab 2.
2.4.7.2: Alpha plane keys by “Apha” + main Function: 1. The key enables you to toggle between the numeric and alpha modes. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with number keys. Alpha mode is when you type letters with the number keys. 2. When you press key, it appears “ Alpha ＂icon at the Task bar to indicate Alpha mode is enabled. It means Alpha mode is disabled if there isn＇t “Alpha “ icon at Task bar. The keypad stays in the alpha mode until you press key again.
Table 2-5(B) Alpha + Numeric keys define Caps = % a A b B c C d D e E f F g G h H i I j J k K l L m M n N o O p P q Q r R s S t T u U v V w W x X y Y z Z Note: 1. The key isn’t needed to key in if the character isn’t the first alpha character being keyed in.
2. The keys are not needed to key in if it isn’t the first capital alpha character being keyed in. 2.4.8: Using the Ear/Microphone Connect Ear/Microphone to PDA earphone jack. The PDA is not built in microphone, if you like to record the voice, you have to use Ear/Microphone. Figure 2-13 Ear/Microphone 2.5: Navigating the Display 2.5.
2.5: Navigating the Display 2.5.1: Setting Time and Date: In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or select automatic adjust for Daylight Saving Time. To set or change the date and time: 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time 2. Select the month to open a pull-down list of months or press the arrow buttons to either side of the month to increase or decrease the month. 3. To change the year, select the year or open a numeric dial.
the stylus. Select text in the same way you select the text on a PC. Use the stylus to highlight the desired text by dragging the stylus across the desired text, double-tapping to select one word and triple-rapping to select an entire line/paragraph. Refer to “2.5 Navigating the Display” starting on page 2-22 Use the soft input panel (digital keyboard) with the stylus. Refer to “2.5.5 The Soft Keypad” on page 2-23. Use the bar code scanning to enter data.
2.5.5: The Soft Keypad In applications that accept keypad input, the soft input panel (SIP) can be used to enter data using the stylus. The SIP is digital, QWERTY-style keyboard. To open the SIP, tap the keyboard icon to open the menu and select Hide Input Panel to close the keyboard. Use the stylus to select letters, numbers, or symbols from the Soft Input Panel for the current application. 2.5.
Figure 2-16-3 Figure 2-16-4 2.5.7: Scanning Barcode: To use the scanning function, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using devices equipped with a laser scanner. 2. Select Start > Setting > Control Panel > Barcode setting, set/ enable / disable the value of each item. 3. Run the WordPad software program 4. Aim the scanning beam at the center of bar code.
7.Barcode Scanning Position This device can read from 40 to 300mm distance. 1) Position the laser scanner close to the barcode when scanning small barcodes. And position it is a distance from the barcode when scanning large barcodes 2) The reader can be detected by a red beam. 8. Bad Scanning Position 1) Make sure that the bars enter the laser beam when scanning large barcodes. 2) Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam position as below. Note: this product scans using laser light.
2.6 Power management 2.6.1 Suspend Mode The PDA will go into a suspend mode when it is idle for a period of time. The idle duration can be customized using the Power control panel (refer to Figure “Schemes Tab”) Suspend mode works and looks just like you have turned the unit off. Press the key to suspend the PDA, Press the key again for the PDA to resume its Previous state. Use the Battery power control panel to set the duration to switch state to Suspend mode when system using battery power.
Schemes Tab Suspending: The following conditions will suspend: Press key while the unit is on. The duration timer of item “ Switch state to Suspend “ expires, which indicates that there has been no use for a specified of time. The battery pack is completely discharged. 2.6.2. Resuming: Use one of following methods to resume(wake up the PDA): Press key to suspend or resume ( wake up). Put the PDA into a dock. Press the key to wake up the PDA.
Reason to Warm Reset: If a application “hangs”, initiate a warm reset to terminate the application only. Procedure to Warm Reset: To initialize a warm reset, press and hold the key. After Warm Reset: The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen. The custom settings in the registry are persistent. The RF Network PC card if present, connects to the network system. 2.7.2: Cold Reset 1) You can use Cold Reset to initiate device if WINCE.
Chapter 3 Setting 3.1 Introduction To view available options for PDA’s setting, tap Start > Setting. Then, there are three items inside Setting: “Control Panel”, “Network and Dial-up Connection “and “Task and Start Menu”. 3.2 Control Panel To view the Control Panel and settings you can modify by tapping Start > Setting > Control Panel.( Figure 3-2) Figure 3-1 Control Panel 3.2.1 Backup Restore Table 3-1 Backup Restore (A) ICON ITEM & FUNCTION 1.
Table 3-1 Backup Restore (B) Backup storage: Can storage backup data into (1) Disk on Chip (2) CF Card (3) SD Card ( Figure 3-2-2) Backup: You can select backup data region only for Registry region or all the Full system region (Figure 3-2-2) It also shows available Flash Disk size, Selected User Data size that are already backup, and Last backup date. ( Figure 3-2-2) “Backup Now” icon: Tap the icon “ Backup Now” to start to backup data. And a Warming icon will pop up (Figure 3-2-3).
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Figure 3-2-5 3.2.2 Bar Code Setting Table 3-2(A) There are three Tabs for scanner configuration setting: “BarCode”, “Detail” and “Misc.”. BarCode Setting “BarCode” Tab(Figure 3-3-1 & Figure 3-3-2): Select the bar code symbologies you plan to scan from the list. Tap to enable/disable the desired symbologies. Please note that it’s available barcode item with black words for built-in engine, and it’s not available with grey words.
Table 3-2(B) “Symbologies” Tab(Figure 3-3-3): Select the desired bar code symbology from the pull-down list and complete the fields. BarCode Setting Please see 3.2.3 Symbologies List for more detail information of each Bar Code. Field Name Function/Operation Fixed Length The length can be set from 2 to 80 After the selected bar code is enabled, and the three kinds of length is filled inside these three blank items.
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3.2.3 Symbologies List 3.2.3.1 Code39/Code32: Code39 is a discrete, self-checking, variable length symbology. The character set is Uppercase A-Z, 0-9, dollar sign “$”, period “.”, slash“/”, percent“%”, space“ “, plus “+”, minus“-“.
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