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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................................1 A WORD FROM DAP TECHNOLOGIES ...........................................................................................................................3 PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................................................
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3 A WORD FROM DAP TECHNOLOGIES Dear MICROFLEX CE8000(LS) Series Owner: Thank you for purchasing a DAP Environmentally Rugged Hand-Held Computer product. It is our pleasure to welcome you to our worldwide family of satisfied MICROFLEX owners. Manufactured under the rigid international quality standards of ISO 9001, DAP products have earned a reputation for quality and field reliability.
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5 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated in any form or by any means, whether electronically or manually, including distribution on the Web, without the express written consent of DAP TECHNOLOGIES. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this document is accurate and up-to-date.
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7 PRECAUTIONS ¾ Refer to this manual when inserting or removing batteries, cables or external peripherals. ¾ Operate and store your Microflex within the limits of temperature specified in this manual. ¾ Do not use any pointed objects on the keyboard, door or mechanisms. Doing so can damage the unit ¾ Use the stylus supplied by DAP TECHNOLOGIES with the unit since it has been designed with a non-abrasive material that cannot scratch or deteriorate the touch membrane.
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9 WARRANTY STATEMENTS DAP TECHNOLOGIES makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The information in this manual is subject to change. DAP TECHNOLOGIES reserves the right to update and modify the MICROFLEX, its accessories and manuals without notice.
10 CE CONFORMITY CE8000 The CE8000 meets the 89/336/EEC directive intent for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance when used with DAP’s accessories and cables.
11 CE CONFORMITY CE8000LS The CE8000LS meets the 89/336/EEC directive intent for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance when used with DAP’s accessories.
12 FCC, AS/NZA STATEMENT & COPYRIGHT POLICY FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
13 MICROSOFT'S END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT You have acquired an item (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by DAP Technologies from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.
14 CE8000 & CE8000LS Front and Top Views Screen Functions Keys Cursor Pad Numeric keypad Speaker Microphone Battery Indicator Blue Key Laser Light Indicator Folder Key (DapShell) ON Key Location for optional Second LEMO First LEMO communication connector Barcode Laser Scanner (CE8640LS) Carrying strap fastener for right handed people FIGURE 1 FRONT AND TOP VIEWS _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3) Carrying strap fastener for left handed people
15 CE8000 & CE8000LS Rear and Bottom Views PCMCIA Sockets and Expansion Bay Laser Trigger Release screw for the battery IrDA Port Charging Contacts & Communication Connectors (Depends of options) FIGURE 2 REAR AND BOTTOM VIEWS _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
16 CE8000 & CE8000LS SECURITY NOTICE CAUTION – Use of commands or procedure other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
17 CE8000 & CE8000LS KEYBOARD TEMPLATE VIEW Alpha Section Numerical Section FIGURE 4 KEYBOARD TEMPLATE VIEW _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
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19 GET STARTED The information in this manual refers to the CE8000 Series unit. This is a generic name regrouping both CE8000 and CE8000LS Consequently, except where otherwise indicated, it covers information for the CE8000 and CE8000LS. Your new CE8000 Series unit comes with partially charged main and backup batteries. It is highly recommended to do a full recharge of them before using the unit. All CE8000 Series unit are shipped with and uninstalled battery.
20 === IMPORTANT === The recharging must be done when the battery is at a temperature between 5°C (44°F) and 45°C (113°F) to preserve the battery integrity. The Battery Status Indicator goes yellow if the battery is too hot or cold to be charged and the charging system is disabled. From The LEMO Connector The installation requires the modular charger and the communication cable from the LEMO Connector Charging Kit (part number ASCE800 or ASCE802).
21 Align the red dot located on the LEMO connector’s end of the cable with the red dot found on the round connector located on the top right of the CE8000 Series unit and insert connectors one into the other. Note: For communication, if your CE8000 Series unit has two round connectors (LEMO connector) use the right one. Either of them can be used for charging.
22 Turning The Unit OFF Manually To turn off the CE8000 Series unit press the following keys: blue key and one after the other (releasing the previous key before pressing the next). The display will clear and the keyboard will no longer beep when a key is pressed. To restart, use the normal start-up procedure. NOTE: The device will not turn off when charging. Battery Status Indicator While charging, the Battery Status Indicator has several meanings.
23 Touch Screen Calibration You might have to calibrate the touch screen when you receive a new unit or after you have stored the unit for a long period of time without recharging. In this case, the display of the Figure 6 will appear. Calibration is simply done by touching the center of the cross a couple of seconds. When the cross moves to another place repeat the operation. Hold your pen until the cross moves.
24 Use of the Touch Screen The touch screen is very user friendly. You simply have to use the special Stylus/Pen provided by DAP Technologies. Double-tap on a folder to open it. To move a file to a folder, touch the file with your stylus and drag it into the folder.
25 Do not use any other Stylus/Pen than the one provided by DAP Technologies. If not, it may damage your touch screen. Replace or clean the stylus as soon as it seems damaged or dirty Loading files and programs Your CE8000 Series unit is now operational. You might have to do all the previous steps if you store the unit for a long period of time and lose your data. For more information about storing the unit, refer to section MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE.
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27 ADVANCED BATTERY OPTIONS Battery Power Management All CE8000 Series unit are delivered with a main battery already calibrated but you might need to make a new calibration to get better precision. Using the BatMngr applet you will be able to manage all power properties like the warning level and power off options.
28 You can change these settings to match it to your needs when your batteries are going down. For more information about the Battery Power Management on a Microflex CE8000 Series unit call the Technical Support or go to DAP web site. Note Calibration will always stay valid for all CE8640 Series battery but if the delay between two calibrations is to long, return information will be less accurate. Low Battery messages on Main Battery After several hours of usage, the main battery will become low.
29 If the user persists to use the unit after this message appears, it is possible that the unit does not turn-off properly and reboot when you will start to charge it. Upon reactivation, a message indicating that the system has been improperly RESET by a LOWBAT may appear on the screen. Low battery messages on Backup Battery The CE8000 Series backup battery allows you to keep programs and files in the memory for days.
30 When the Backup Battery Very Low message appears the backup battery is so low that data and programs could have been corrupted. FIGURE 12 BACKUP BATTERY VERY LOW Replacing the main battery It is preferable to replace the main battery in a clean and dry area. Make sure that neither water nor dust can enter the CE8000 Series unit. NOTE: The CE8000 Series unit as an integrated hardware/software system that allows user to remove the battery without having to turn off the unit.
31 To remove the battery: Turn-off the unit. On the back of the CE8000 at the bottom right corner, turn the wheel in the direction of the open lock to release the battery (see pictogram near the wheel). To install the battery: Place the battery in the compartment then press and old down the battery while turning the wheel to the direction of the closed lock (see pictogram near the wheel). The wheel must be tightened completely to allow the unit to start.
32 Power Gauge Calibration with BatMngr.exe The CE8000 Series unit includes a Power Gauge to monitor the power remaining in the main battery at any time (Good, Low, Very Low). This gauge indicates the estimated remaining time and percentage. The Battery Status indicator will flash when the battery reaches the Battery Warning Level. To get a better precision with the warning level messages, it is recommended to recalibrate the battery on a regular basic. This process can take up to 16 hours.
33 BATMNGR Typical Values The BATMNGR program can also be used from time to time to check the main battery quality. As a guideline, a fresh battery should give the typical following values. The previous readings done with the same battery also need to be compared to know the actual battery capacity and tendency.
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35 USE OF THE KEYBOARD Multi-key entry Sometimes you might need to press more than one key to get a character or a special function. The SHIFT (Ï), CTL/ALT or blue key are the keys that can precede a letter or a digit to modify its original value. According to your preferences or as the situation demands, you can decide to use one of the two following methods to form the sequence of keys: - Press the keys one after the other, releasing the previous key before pressing the next.
36 Please refer to your Application User’s Guide to know the intended meaning of these keys. Activating the backlighted screen and keyboard To use the unit in a low-light environment, every CE8000 Series unit is equipped with a backlighted screen. Optionally, CE8000 Series unit can also be equipped with a backlighted keyboard. NOTE: Backlighting can drain batteries rapidly if used constantly. Only use it when necessary in a low-light environment.
37 The CE8000 Series units also have pre-defined function keys available to all users. Starts a connection with the host computer F1 ActiveSync must be install on the host computer SHIFT (Ï) + F1 Allow to select a connection type used to make a synchronisation with ActiveSync CTL + F1 Starts REMNET.EXE to create a new connection CTL + F2 Starts BATMNGR.
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39 USE OF PC CARDS PC Card sockets are located inside the Expansion Bay. To insert, remove or swap a PC Card, follow the steps described below. NOTE: It is preferable to insert, remove or replace a PC Card in a clean and dry area. Make sure that no water or dust will enter the CE8000 Series unit PC-CARD AND EXPANSION BAY 1. Turn off the unit. 2.
40 3. Remove the expansion bay cover by lifting it and slide it toward the front. 2.- Slide the cover toward the front of the unit. 1.- Pull up the cover. 4. To remove an actual PC Card, if present, press the appropriate release button located on the side of the card. The card will exit the socket by a few millimeters. It is preferable to use a finger, as a protection to stop the card. Complete the removal by pulling out the card. 5.
41 IrDA INTERFACE The CE8000 Series unit comes with an integrated IrDA interface. See Figure 3 and Figure 4 to locate the IrDA interface. An IrDA interface is an advanced technology that allows Infra Red communication with peripherals and between computers. On CE8000 Series unit, the main purpose of an IrDA Interface is to communicate with a printer without any cable attachment. Communication with another computer or even another CE8000 Series unit is also possible.
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43 BARCODE LASER SCANNER (CE8000LS) The CE8000LS is a standard CE8000 on which a Laser Barcode Reader has been installed. The functioning of the Laser Barcode Reader is mainly under the control of an application program and a special software driver. You should refer to your application program user’s guide for complete details. The following is basic information on laser barcode reading. • Point the top of the CE8000LS toward the barcode label to read.
44 Maintenance Notice Plastic Windows CE8000LS The efficiency of the reading depends on the quality of this plastic window. TAKE PARTICULAR CARE OF IT · Any scratch, dirt or finger mark will degrade the reading quality. · To clean, use a soft cloth with soap and water. Any plastic lens cleaner will also do the job.
45 USE OF THE CRADLE For information about the installation and configuration of all different types of cradle available for CE8000 Series unit, please refer to the document named TB40-A. The tb46-a.
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47 EXTERNAL COMPACT FLASH ADAPTER No information where available at the time this document was printed _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
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49 MAINTENANCE The CE8000 Series units are reliable instruments and require little maintenance. Only occasional replacement of the battery and strap is required. It is important not to leave the CE8000 Series unit exposed to the sun for long periods of time since the airtight casing may accumulate sufficient heat to cause a malfunction. NOTE: There are no user serviceable parts inside the CE8000 Series unit. Do not try to open the case.
50 Carrying Strap Maintenance The carrying strap requires no specific maintenance. Use a normal soft cloth and mild soap to clean it. It may be necessary to replace it from time to time due to wear. List of User Replaceable Parts There are few parts that the user can easily replace on the CE8000 Series unit. The following list shows parts that need to be replaced occasionally as they deteriorate with use.
51 STORAGE Short Term For a storage period of a few days or weeks it is recommended to keep the unit on charge. The main battery will fully charge and then the charger will go in idle mode. Data and programs will be preserved. NOTE: If not on charge, you may lose your programs and data after a certain time. The life duration of the backup battery depends on: - The residual power of the main battery. - The quantity of memory installed in the CE8000 Series unit. Memory is kept between 24 hours to 2 days.
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53 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problems Possible Causes and Solutions The screen is empty and the keyboard does not beep when a key is pressed. The unit does not turn on when pressing the key. The PC Card does not connect in the PCMCIA socket. Display contrast is weak or display background very dark The unit is possibly turned off. Press the key to restart it. (Refer to item “Turning The Unit On”). Batteries are possibly too low. Connect the unit to a charger.
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55 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature The recommended temperature range where the CE8000 Series unit may be used is from -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F). A short exposure to temperatures lower or higher than these could possibly make the screen very dark or light until the unit returns within the suggested temperature range. Long exposure to temperatures below -40°C (-40°F) may damage the screen.
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57 ADVANCED USER INFORMATION Where to find more information In the objective of giving you the most up-to-date information, advanced user information is available on the WEB. Register your unit and get the latest information by following these simple steps: • Locate and double-tap the Control Panel folder • Locate the hardware applet • Open the Hardware applet. Note the 16-digit number at the bottom of the display. Then start your Internet browser and go to the following address https://www.daptech.
58 They are two ways to reset the CE8000 Series unit • By Software (Supervisor mode required) To access the software reset you must enter the supervisor password. Go under the Style menu, choose Supervisor Mode and than enter the supervisor password. After entering the supervisor password, you will now have access to the software reset option under the Style menu. A reset password can be asked to complete the software reset correctly, contact your system integrator if such password is required.