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About the i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computers The ergonomically designed ecom instruments i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computers are built on the Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld operating system. They are easy-to-use, and run most software developed for the Windows Embedded platform, including standalone, client-server and browser-based applications. i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Front View 1 Speaker About the Computer Features This chapter introduces the i.
About the Status LEDs Use the following illustrations and table to understand the status LEDs on your computer. All six status LEDS are not available on every i.roc® Ci70 -Ex computer. For example, the QWERTY versions of the i.roc® Ci70 -Ex do not have a Green key status LED. Location of the i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Status LEDs Good Read and Ready-to-Work Status LED Notification LED Battery status LED About Language Provisioning If your i.
Battery status LED Battery status LED Understanding the Battery Status LED 6 Insert the top end of a fully charged battery into the computer, and press down firmly on the bottom of the battery. Then tighten the screw. Make sure that the battery is firmly attached. About Battery Status Use the battery icon on the Title bar to see the power status of your battery. If you want more detailed information on your battery such as usage time or voltage, use the Intermec Dashboard.
Store the computer for more than a day. If you are storing the computer for a few days, like over the weekend, install a charged battery or connect the computer to a power source. If you are storing the computer for longer, remove and charge the battery, and then store both the battery and computer in a cool location. If you store the battery for several months, recharge the battery to keep it at peak performance. Store the battery outside the computer. Store the batteries in a charger.
Use the following table to understand the Intermec Power Options. Note: The Real Time Clock (RTC) will persist through all of the power options as long as it receives power from the Real Time Clock battery. Intermec Power Options Option Description Suspend Medium power saving mode. The computer powers off all radios and internal devices not involved in saving the system state, but the phone stays on to receive calls. This option is the default setting.
Use Microsoft ActiveSync to Transfer Files You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (Windows XP or earlier) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista or Windows 7) to establish a connection between your computer and a PC. After you connect to your PC, you can transfer files, synchronize files, remotely debug, and perform other device management activities. ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center are free applications available from the Microsoft website at www.windowsmobile.com/getstarted.
About the User Interface The user interface for the Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system is different from previous versions of Windows Mobile. The interface is touch-friendly and easy to navigate. Use the following sections to understand how to interact with Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5. About the Home Screen When you turn on your mobile computer, the Home screen is the first screen that appears.
A horizontal scroll bar appears when you tap an icon in the Title bar. This horizontal scroll bar makes it easy to access the applications associated with the Tile bar icons. The horizontal scroll bar also contains a magnifier which improves the touch experience by making parts of the screen large enough to tap with your finger. The horizontal scroll bar also replaces tabs within Windows screens and allows for easier navigation.
Connecting to a GPRS network. There is no SIM card present in the computer. A GPRS connection is active. The volume is on. An HSDPA network is available. The volume is off. Connecting to an HSDPA network. The battery has a full charge. An HSDPA connection is active. The battery has a high charge. Bluetooth is on. The battery has a medium charge. Wi-Fi is on but not connected, and no networks are detected. The battery has a very low charge.
Align the Screen You may need to align your screen if you tap on one area and it registers in a different part of the screen. Make sure you only use the stylus to complete the alignment process. 1 Tap Start (t) > Settings > System > Screen. 2 Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the alignment process. About ecom instruments Applications ecom instruments provides many useful applications to help you configure, troubleshoot, and connect your computer to other devices and networks.
About the WWAN Module The i.roc® Ci70 -Ex mobile computer supports two types of cellular technology: • CDMA • UMTS Note: 3 Your Flexible Network Radio mobile computer supports both CDMA and UMTS technology. Your Flexible Network Radio does not support Network Information and Time Zone (NITZ) messages to automatically set the system time. Cellular features on the computer include data connectivity. You can also use a Bluetooth headset or hands-free kit for voice over IP (VoIP) applications.
4 5 Activate the CDMA Phone To activate the CDMA radio module in your mobile computer, you need to contact your wireless carrier and set up an account for each mobile computer. The following table lists the carriers that ecom instruments currently supports. If your carrier is not listed in the table, please contact ecom instruments product support to see if it is now supported.
About the Integrated GPS on Your Computer ecom instruments recommends that you use the GPS Intermediate Driver (GPSID) instead of directly accessing the GPS hardware. The GPSID is a Microsoft software component that interacts between applications and the GPS hardware. As a Microsoft software component, the GPSID: • allows multiple applications to simultaneously access the GPS data stream. • provides access to GPS data without requiring applications to recognize and parse NMEA syntax.
Improve GPS Performance on the Computer Use the iGPS application to improve the performance of the GPS on your i.roc® Ci70 -Ex computer. The integrated GPS module has three operating modes: • Standalone • MS Assisted (Mobile Station Assisted) • gpsOneXTRA™ (WWAN computers only) In Standalone mode, the GPS module relies solely on GPS satellites to determine position.
How to Configure the Computer You can configure many parameters on the computer such as the bar code symbologies it decodes or the network settings. The values you set for these parameters determine how the computer operates. There are several ways to configure the computer: • 5 Directly on the computer. You can use Intermec Settings directly on the computer to change only the settings on that computer. For more information, see the next section, “Use Intermec Settings on the Computer.
If you see > next to a menu option, there are more screens available in the next level. If you see ... next to a menu option, there is only one more screen available. Most parameters are saved as soon as you tap OK. Some settings such as the Serial Port Switch require you to reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
Navigate in Intermec Settings Device Monitor Menu Device Monitor Options Device Health Controls Parameters You Can Configure • • • • • Enable health data collection Enable device health appication Enable blue light (LED) Set rule file location Set data refresh periods You can easily navigate through the screens in ecom instruments Settings to find the parameter you need to configure. To move down a level in Intermec Settings: • Tap the menu item in the list.
• the popup list. When asked if you want to hide the menu, tap Yes. restore all hidden items in all menus, by tapping Menu > Unhide All Items. Note: When you restore default settings in ecom instruments Settings, only the settings for visible items are restored to defaults. The settings for hidden menu items are not affected.
3 Select Quick Connect, Search, or Manual. Follow the onscreen instruction to add a wireless scanner. 1 Tap Start > Settings > System > Bluetooth Audio. 2 Tap Search to find your Bluetooth headset or hands-free device. 3 Select your device from the list and configure any settings. 4 Click OK when you are done. Connect to a Bluetooth Printer To configure your computer for Bluetooth wireless printing, you need to: • create an application that opens the wireless printing COM port on your computer.
Create a VPN Server Connection You can create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, through the Internet. Before you can create a VPN connection, you need this information from your network administrator: • User name • Password • Domain name • TCP/IP settings • Host name or IP address of the VPN server After you have located this information, you can create a VPN server connection. 1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connections.
9 a b c If you choose TLS: Load a user and root certificate on your computer. For help, see Load a Certificate” on page 95. Enter a User Name and Subject Name. For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes. Configure WPA or WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security With Funk Use the following procedure to configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK with Funk security. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your computer are configured. Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
Select Microsoft Security Use the following procedure to select Microsoft security. 1 2 3 4 Start ecom instruments Settings. For help, see Configure the Computer” on page 67. Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Security Choice. From the Security Choice list, select Microsoft Security. An alert box appears telling you that you must save your settings and reboot the computer for the new security choice to take effect. Choose Yes.
3 4 5 For Network Authentication, choose Open. For Data Encryption, choose Disabled. Tap OK. Your settings are saved. Load a Certificate To use transport layer security (TLS) with WPA or 802.1x security, you need a unique client certificate on the computer and a trusted root certificate authority (CA) certificate. Certificates are pieces of cryptographic data that guarantee a public key is associated with a private key. They contain a public key and the entity name that owns the key.
Manage the Computer in Your Network When you have multiple mobile computers and peripherals in your network, it is essential to have an easy way to manage updates, configure all of the devices, and remotely troubleshoot problems. ecom instruments provides a free device management software platform called SmartSystems™ Foundation to help you manage your devices. You can also purchase third-party device management software through a vendor.
With a Provisioning license, SmartSystems Foundation can automatically push software, configuration settings, and other files to connected mobile computers. The license also enables ScanNGo, which makes connecting additional mobile computers to your wireless network as easy as reading bar codes. You can download SmartSystems Foundation from the ecom instruments website at no charge. For more information, visit www.intermec.com/SmartSystems.
• the SmartSystems bundles you want to install. These SmartSystems bundles are available from the ecom instruments website at www.intermec.com. Go to Support > Downloads > OS/Firmware/Drivers list. After you have located these items, you can update your mobile computer using SmartSystems Foundation. 1 Open the SmartSystems console. 2 Make sure the mobile computer is discovered. 3 Make sure the mobile computer is in a powered dock or that power management is disabled.
About the Intermec Dashboard The Intermec Dashboard is designed to provide proactive monitoring of your mobile computers to prevent downtime. You can easily see the health of the device and can help pinpoint the source of a problem to determine if it is hardware or software related. Intermec Dashboard displays information such as the status of network connections, battery usage, storage space, and internal devices.
The computer is connected Move closer to an access point or to a different location to reesto the network and you move tablish communications until you reconnect with the network. to a new site to collect data. Your computer now shows you are not connected to the network. The computer appears to be connected to the network, but you cannot establish a terminal emulation session with the host computer.
Use ScanDiagnostic to Troubleshoot the Scanner Problems Reading Bar Codes Problem Solution You cannot see the illumina- • tion beam or frame from the imager when you press the • Scan button and aim the imager at a bar code label. • When you release a Scan button or handle trigger, the Good Read light does not turn off. The scanner will not read the bar code label. You may be too far away from the bar code label. Try moving closer to the bar code label and scan it again.
Find Your Configuration Number Use the following procedure to help you find the configuration number of your computer. • Look at the label on the back of the computer. Find Your Operating System Version Use the following procedure to find the OS version of your mobile computer. 1 Press the Intermec Dashboard (m) button to launch the Dashboard. 2 Tap the Information bar. The Information Details page appears and displays information such as the firmware version and the OS version.
Physical and Environmental Specifications i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Physical Dimensions Dimensions standard configuration 225 x 85 x 58 mm (8.8 x 3.3 x 2.3 inches) with optional head modules 249 x 85 x 58 mm (9.8 x 3.3 x 2.3 inches) Weight A Specifications and Default Settings standard configuration 980 g (2.
Touch Screen Specifications Transmissive VGA display with high-durability touch screen; 480 x 640 pixels; 8.9 cm (3.5 in) diagonal active area; LED backlight and ambient light sensor. GPS 802.11a/b/g/n Bluetooth USB Full Speed V2.0 Client Radio Enabled Off Ethernet Adapter Setting Default Value DHCP Enabled Bluetooth Settings Optional Communications • • b/g (2.
Display Backlight Adjustment Normal Keypad Backlight On Based on Light Level Light Level Low Screen Settings Enable Camera Scan Show Option in Profile Settings Power Always On Show Option in Profile Settings Maximize Battery Life Show Option in Profile Settings Normal Show Option in Profile Settings Scanning Screen Setting Default Value Screen Rotations Portrait 0 Degrees 1D Bar Codes Optimized Show Option in Profile Settings Screen Rotation Sensor Disabled Bright Sunlight Show Opti
Device Health Screen Captures Device Health Screen Captures Setting Default Value Directory \SmartSystems\ScreenCapture Screen Captures Allowed 3 Device Wipe Device Wipe Setting Default Value Enable Wipe Disabled Head Modules Settings Additional settings and intantion are provided separatly on www.intermec.com. Head Modules Settings Settings Default Value Enable Module No USB Device No UART Device Virtual Wedge Settings Use virtual wedge settings to configure the virtual wedge.
Standard Characters Use the following tables to learn how to enter standard and other available characters and functions with the keypad. If there is no sequence of keystrokes for a particular character or function, it is only available through the soft input panel (SIP), which you can access by tapping the keyboard icon on the touch screen. i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Keypads and Keystrokes i.
D c13 yD E c133 yE F c1333 yF G c14 yG H c144 i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Characters and Funktions To Enter Numeric Keypad QWERTY Numeric Keypad @ (at symbol) N/A bQ yH & (ampersand) N/A bU * * I c1444 yI * (asterisk) J c15 yJ : (colon) N/A bI yK , (comma) N/A , N/A bE K c155 L c1555 yL $ (dollar) M c16 yM ! (exclamation) N/A bO - (hyphen) - - N c166 yN O c1666 yO % (percent) N/A bR . . P c17 yP .
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