skeye.pad POS HW 90396/R14 Version 1.
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CONTENTS Contents 1. Introduction..................................................................................................................6 1.1 Safety Instructions (Supplemental Directives).........................................................6 1.1.1 General Safety Instructions...............................................................................6 1.1.2 Safety Instructions for the Battery.....................................................................7 1.1.
CONTENTS 4.8.2 Cleaning the Display .......................................................................................39 4.8.3 Cleaning the Contacts of the Card Reader .....................................................40 4.8.4 Cleaning the Paper Recess, Sensor and Light Barrier ...................................41 4.9 Changing the CF Card ..........................................................................................42 4.10 Replacing the Cover............................................
CONTENTS 10.3.1 Checking Connection Settings on the Desktop PC.........................................76 10.3.2 Checking the Registry Entries.........................................................................77 10.4 Manufacturer's Address ........................................................................................78 11. Index ...........................................................................................................................79 1.10 • 18.02.
INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction 1.1 Safety Instructions (Supplemental Directives) 1.1.1 General Safety Instructions Where the instructions below use the term device, this refers to the skeye.pad POS, the associated desktop cradle, the battery charger station, the battery and other electrical accessories supplied by skeye or Höft & Wessel. ♦ Use only the HW 50396 desktop cradle or the HW 16396 battery charger to charge the battery. There is a risk of explosion and fire if other chargers are used.
INTRODUCTION ♦ Only store the skeye.pad POS with a fully charged battery fitted. Otherwise the power reserves in the floating battery will be consumed. Discharged floating batteries must be replaced by qualified service personnel. ♦ The skeye.pad POS is not a toy. Store your skeye.pad POS out of reach of young children. ♦ Protect the skeye.pad POS against theft and misuse! The skeye.
INTRODUCTION with water, particularly when fully charged. Burning batteries must therefore be extinguished using sand, not water.
INTRODUCTION 1.1.3 Safety Instructions for the Power Supply The power supply can be used to power the desktop cradle or the battery charger. ♦ Never plug in or remove the power cable with wet hands. This could give you a severe electrical shock. ♦ Handle the power cable with care. For example, do not place any objects on the cable, do not subject the cable to excessive bending, twisting or tensile forces. The use of damaged cables can lead to a fire or an electrical shock.
INTRODUCTION Warranty instructions ♦ Only use genuine accessories with your skeye.pad POS. Failure to comply with this regulation will invalidate the warranty. ♦ Never attempt to open your skeye.pad POS and/or carry out repairs and/or modifications yourself. The manufacturer accepts no liability for any damage that may be incurred as a result. ♦ Any interference by unauthorized persons will invalidate the warranty. ♦ Only chargers recommended by the manufacturer may be used to charge the battery.
INTRODUCTION 1.1.4.1 How to Secure your Wireless Network We have compiled some tips below to make unauthorised access to your WLAN more difficult. a. Change the password of the router or access point (very important). These units are factory-set to a default password. If you do not change this password anybody can re-configure your router or access point. b. Change the address range.
INTRODUCTION 1.1.5 Safety Instructions for Data Loss ♦ Back up all data recorded on a regular basis and save these on external storage media! Under specific circumstances, virtually all electronic storage systems can be affected by data loss or data corruption. We therefore accept no liability whatsoever for data that is lost or rendered otherwise unusable as a result of improper use, repairs, malfunctions, battery problems, software errors or any other reasons.
INTRODUCTION 1.2 Normal Use The skeye.pad POS is designed for use in commercial environments and is used exclusively for data acquisition and transmission purposes (e.g. for selling goods) inside buildings or vehicles or in outside areas under moderate climatic conditions. The skeye.pad POS is not intended for use in private households. Pay attention to all information in this user manual, especially the safety instructions.
INTRODUCTION 1.3 Explanations for the Instruction Manual 1.3.1 Safety Instructions and Pictographs Safety instructions always appear in the same format in the instruction manual. This manual contains four different levels of safety instructions. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
INTRODUCTION 1.3.2 Contents of the Instruction Manual The instruction manual has been structured in such a way as to o allow you start using your skeye.pad POS quickly. The instruction manual is organized into the following sections: ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 1.4 Introduction Safety Instructions Technical Data User Instructions Communication Link Purpose of the Document This user manual provides comprehensive user instructions. 1.5 Target Audience This documentation is aimed at all users of the skeye.pad POS. 1.
INTRODUCTION 1.7 Product Description Operating system: Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 16 Interfaces: The interfaces provided on the skeye.pad POS allow the use of a wide range of accessories and options Communication: The device can communicate with other systems in different ways: • Infrared: IrDA 1.0 (SIR=115200 baud) • USB • Ethernet Power supply: The skeye.pad POS is powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (battery). The battery is recharged by placing the skeye.
INTRODUCTION 1.8 Bring-in Service (Repairing the Device) All equipment must be shipped either in the original packaging or in a suitably robust packaging! Padded mailing packages or bubble bags will not protect the skeye.pad POS adequately against impact and pressure. If you require maintenance or repair services, please contact: Skeye USA 12905 S.W. 129th Avenue Miami, FL 33186 Phone: +1 305 909-0173 Fax: +1 305 596-7222 info@skeye-usa.com www.skeye-usa.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2. Technical Description 2.1 Views of the skeye.pad POS 2.1.1 Top View of the skeye.pad POS Printer Paper Cutter Display with Touch Screen Buttons Shoulder Strap Attachment Slot Fig. 1: Top view of the skeye.pad POS 18 1.10 • 18.02.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2.1.2 Top Side View of the skeye.pad POS Stylus Printer Cover Release Lever Shoulder Strap Attachment Slot Fig. 2: Top side view of the skeye.pad POS 2.1.3 Bottom Side View of the skeye.pad POS Shoulder Strap Attachment Slot Fig. 3: Bottom side view of the skeye.pad POS 1.10 • 18.02.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 2.1.4 Rear View of the skeye.pad POS Battery Eject Button Battery Lock Desktop Cradle Connector Power Input Cover (no function) Reset button Battery Fig. 4: Rear view of the skeye.pad POS 2.1.5 Ride Side View of the skeye.pad POS Magnetic Card Swipe Slot Stylus Chip Card Reader Slot Fig. 5: Right side view of the skeye.pad POS 20 1.10 • 18.02.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3. User Instructions 3.1 Switching On the skeye.pad POS Note that you can only switch on the skeye.pad POS after you have inserted a charged battery and locked it in place! Battery Recess Battery Lock Plug-type Battery Connection Plug-type Connection on the Battery Surface for Positioning the Battery Battery Fig. 6: Rear view of skeye.pad POS with battery removed Inserting the battery 1. Slide the battery lock to the left to the symbol . 2.
USER INSTRUCTIONS Battery Lock Battery Fig. 7: Rear view of the skeye.pad POS; correctly fitted battery 5. Slide the battery lock to the right to the symbol . The battery is now locked and you can switch on the skeye.pad POS. Switching on the skeye.pad POS Yellow On/Off Button Fig. 8: Top view of the skeye.pad POS 6. Press the yellow button on the skeye.pad POS. The display lights up and the application is started. If you cannot start the skeye.pad POS, carry out a reset. If the skeye.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.2 Switching Off the skeye.pad POS 3.2.1 Manually Switching Off Yellow On/Off Button Fig. 9: Top view of the skeye.pad POS 1. Press the yellow button on the skeye.pad POS. The display goes out and the skeye.pad POS switches to "Suspend Mode". 3.2.2 Automatic Switching Off If left unused for longer than 2 minutes, the skeye.pad POS automatically switches to "Suspend Mode". You can increase this time (see Ch. 6.1.6) but this will affect the battery endurance.
USER INSTRUCTIONS The differences between the statuses are as follows: Suspend: The skeye.pad POS is switched off. The power supply ensures that the contents of the RAM are retained. Windows and all settings are retained in the memory. Services such as wireless connections must be restarted. Partially Off: The skeye.pad POS is switched off. The contents of the RAM are deleted. All settings are deleted. When the device is switched on again, Windows is reloaded in the memory and restarted.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 Removing the Stylus Only use the stylus supplied to operate the touch screen, as the touch screen may be damaged if you use a different stylus! Stylus Fig. 10: Right side view of the skeye.pad POS 1. Use your thumb to push the stylus out of the casing. Fig. 11: Detailed side view; removing the stylus 3.4 Operating the skeye.pad POS with the Stylus You can use the stylus to navigate, move or select object in the same way as you use a mouse on a PC.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.5 Reading a Magnetic Card The magnetic card reader can only process magnetic cards that are in perfect condition, i.e. the magnetic strip on the card must not be: • damaged or • warped or • cracked . 1. Pull the magnetic card smoothly and at right angles to the skeye.pad POS from the top to the bottom of the swipe slot. . X X Fig. 12: Reading a magnetic card Fig. 13: Bottom side view magnetic card at right angle to skeye.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.6 Inserting a Chip Card Chip Chip Card Reader Slot Chip Card Fig. 14: Right side view of the skeye.pad POS;position of the swipe slot for chip cards 1. Push the chip card all the way to the stop (approx. 1.2 inches or approx. 3 cm) with the chip facing down in the reader slot. 1.10 • 18.02.
USER INSTRUCTIONS 3.7 Tearing Paper along the Paper Cutter In order to reduce the weight of the skeye.pad POS, the printer was not fitted with an automatic cutting device. The paper is extremely robust, which is why it may rip if it is not torn off at the correct angle. Fig. 15: Tearing paper along the paper cutter; step 1 1. Grip the entire width of the upper edge of the paper. 2. You must tear off the paper evenly to the right at an angle of approx. 45°.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4. 4.1 Maintenance and Support Attaching the Shoulder Strap on the skeye.pad POS Both sides of the skeye.pad POS are fitted with a shoulder strap attachment slot. Shoulder Strap Attachment Slot Fig. 17: Bottom side view of the skeye.pad POS 1. Insert the catch on the holder on the shoulder strap into the larger hole in the attachment slot (see arrow 1). 2.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.2 Removing the Shoulder Strap on the skeye.pad POS 1. Turn the holder on the shoulder strap so that it is at a right angle to the attachment slot. 2. Slide the holder to the left in the attachment slot and lift it out of the attachment slot. 3. Repeat the same sequence of steps on the other side. 30 1.10 • 18.02.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.3 Resetting the skeye.pad POS When performing a reset on the device, bear in mind that data can also be lost along with the configuration settings! Data acquired and files created are generally retained. However, you should check these to ensure that they are still intact. The purpose of the reset function is to cancel the running/hanging user program at any point. To do this, press the reset button. Accessing the Reset Button Fig. 19: Detail rear view of the skeye.pad POS 1.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT Reset button under the battery: Battery Lock Battery Eject Button Reset Button Fig. 20: Detail rear view of the skeye.pad POS with battery removed; location of the second reset button 1. Remove the battery. (see Ch. 4.6, Page 35). 2. Activate the reset button carefully with very little effort. You can use a straightened paper clip or a similar object to do this. 3. Insert the battery (see Ch. 4.7, Page 37). 4. Slide the battery lock to the right to the symbol .
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.4 Resolving Printer Faults Fault Solution The receipt is not properly pushed out. Check that the paper roll is inserted straight. If necessary, remove the paper roll and refit it. The skeye.pad POS stops midway during The battery is almost empty and the printing and no longer responds. skeye.pad POS has interrupted printing. Place the skeye.pad POS on the desktop cradle to charge it or replace the empty battery with a charged one.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 2. Hold the printer cover at the outer sides and fold it upwards. Printer Cover Paper Paper Cutter Fig. 22: Inserting the paper roll 3. Carefully remove the empty paper roll from the paper compartment. 4. Insert the new paper roll as shown in Fig. 22. 5. Pull the paper a little way over the paper cutter. 6. Close the printer cover. 7. Press down the printer cover until it locks into place. 8. Tear off the protruding paper cleanly on the paper cutter. 34 1.10 • 18.02.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.6 Removing the Battery from the skeye.pad POS It is necessary to remove the battery from the skeye.pad POS in order to: • replace the battery, • access the second reset button, • insert or remove the CF card. 1. Press the yellow button to switch off the skeye.pad POS. The display goes out and the skeye.pad POS switches to "Suspend Mode". Battery Lock Battery Eject Button Battery Fig. 23: Rear view of the skeye.pad POS 2.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4. Hold the middle of the battery with one hand. The battery has a small indentation at this point that allows you to get a better grip of the battery using your finger nail. 5. Continue folding the battery upwards and remove it. The battery is now removed. To conserve the floating battery when not in use, the skeye.pad POS should always be stored with a charged battery fitted! Otherwise the power reserves in the floating battery will be consumed. 36 1.10 • 18.02.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.7 Inserting the Battery into the skeye.pad POS Battery Lock Battery Recess Surface for Positioning the Battery Fig. 24: Rear view of skeye.pad POS with battery removed 1. Slide the battery lock to the left to the symbol . 2. Place a charged battery with the rounded side facing downwards in the area marked (see Fig. 24) at an angle of approx. 45° or less. 3. Fold the battery downwards. 4. Press the battery down so that it sits neatly in the battery recess.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 5. Slide the battery lock to the right to the symbol . The battery is now locked and you can switch on the skeye.pad POS. Instructions for Replacing the Battery: If you lock a charged battery within three minutes, you can continue working from the same point after you switch on the skeye.pad POS again, as is usual after the "Suspend Mode". If the battery is not locked within three minutes, the skeye.pad POS switches to the "Partially Off" status. The contents of the RAM are deleted.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.8 Cleaning 4.8.1 Cleaning the Casing Do not use solvents to clean the casing. Use only a soft, dry cloth. 4.8.2 Cleaning the Display Only use screen cleaner to clean the display! Otherwise, you will destroy the touch screen surface! 1. Press the yellow button to switch off the skeye.pad POS. The display goes out and the skeye.pad POS switches to "Suspend Mode". 2. Clean the display with screen cleaner and a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.8.3 Cleaning the Contacts of the Card Reader The chip card contacts and the contacts on the magnetic strip reader must be regularly cleaned. Use uncoded moist microfiber cleaning cards for this purpose (Höft & Wessel order number: E29749). Only use freshly unpacked cleaning cards as the cleaning fluid on the card evaporates very quickly. 1. Slide the cleaning card into the reader slot of the chip card reader. 2. Slide the cleaning card back and forth several times in the slot. 3.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.8.4 Cleaning the Paper Recess, Sensor and Light Barrier When cleaning, avoid touching the paper cutter on the skeye.pad POS. The paper cutter is fitted with numerous sharp teeth that could easily cut your fingers. Use only compressed air for cleaning! Do not blow with your mouth as this could blow paper dust into your eyes. 1. Open the printer cover; to do this, turn the printer cover release lever upwards. 2. Remove the paper roll from the paper recess.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.9 Changing the CF Card A CF card slot is located under the removable security module . 1. Press the yellow button to switch off the skeye.pad POS. The display goes out and the skeye.pad POS switches to "Suspend Mode". 2. Remove the battery (see Ch. 4.6, Page 35). Battery Lock Eject Button Fig. 27: Rear view of skeye.pad POS with battery removed; location of the slot for a CF card 3. Press the eject button to the right of the slot. The CF card is ejected and can be removed.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4. Remove the ejected CF card. 5. Push a new CF card with the sleeve terminal facing forwards into the slot until it locks. The CF card is now correctly fitted. 6. Insert the battery (see Ch. 4.7, Page 37). 7. Slide the battery lock to the right to the symbol . The battery is now locked and you can switch on the skeye.pad POS. 1.10 • 18.02.
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 4.10 Replacing the Cover The cover is pushed in flush with the underside of the skeye.pad POS. The cover has a recessed grip that allows you to push it in and pull it out. If your device is equipped with wireless functions, this cover contains components. Battery Lock Battery Eject Button Fig. 29: Pushing in the cover Carry out the following steps to replace the cover: 1. Press the yellow button to switch off the skeye.pad POS. The display goes out and the skeye.
BATTERY CHARGER (OPTIONAL) 5. 5.1 Battery Charger (Optional) Charging the Battery in the Battery Charger The battery charger allows you to charge the lithium-ion battery separately. The recess is molded in such a way that the battery can only be inserted correctly (reverse polarity protection). Fig. 30: Battery charger Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery The battery is inserted into the battery charger for charging.
BATTERY CHARGER (OPTIONAL) 5.2 LED Function Display of the Battery Charger Three light emitting diodes (LED) are provided to display the operating states. Yell Re Gre Fig. 31: Location of the LEDs Red LED Continuously lit • flashing 46 Indicates that the battery charger is ready for operation • Indicates a malfunction Yellow LED • Indicates: the battery is charging Green LED • Indicates that charging was successfully completed 1.10 • 18.02.
HANDLING THE BATTERIES (POWER MANAGEMENT) 6. 6.1.1 Handling the Batteries (Power Management) Charging the Battery If the battery needs to be charged, the following symbol bar. You must then charge the battery! appears in the menu The battery is automatically charged if your skeye.pad POS • is fitted on the desktop cradle (with the power supply connected) • is connected to the power supply You also have the option of charging the battery in the battery charger (see Ch. 5). 6.1.
HANDLING THE BATTERIES (POWER MANAGEMENT) 6.1.3 Maintaining the Internal Floating Battery To conserve the floating battery when not in use, the skeye.pad POS should always be stored with a charged battery fitted! Otherwise the power reserves in the floating battery will be consumed. Discharged floating batteries must be replaced by qualified service personnel. If the battery is unlocked, the internal floating battery supplies the RAM with voltage for 3 minutes.
HANDLING THE BATTERIES (POWER MANAGEMENT) 6.1.5 Storing the skeye.pad POS with the Battery To conserve the floating battery when not in use, the skeye.pad POS should always be stored with a charged battery fitted! Otherwise the power reserves in the floating battery will be consumed. Discharged floating batteries must be replaced by qualified service personnel. If the battery is removed or empty, the contents of the SRAM disk are powered by the floating battery.
HANDLING THE BATTERIES (POWER MANAGEMENT) 6.1.6 Influencing the Battery Endurance To maximize the endurance of the battery, the display can automatically switch off through several levels. For this purpose, the skeye.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7. 7.1 Additional Functions and Settings Calling the Desktop at any Time To minimize or hide all open windows, tap the following symbol in the menu bar on the bottom right 7.2 Displaying and Hiding the Keyboard Displaying: Hiding: 7.3 Tap the symbol in the menu bar and select the required keyboard. Tap the symbol in the menu bar and select "Hide Input Panel".
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.4 Setting the Properties of the Input Panel (Keyboard) 1. Choose Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel. The "Control Panel" window opens. 2. In the "Control Panel" window, select the "Input Panel" symbol by double-tapping. The "Input Panel Properties" window opens. Fig. 34: The "Input Panel Properties" window 3.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.5 Calibrating the Touch Screen This function is required for fine adjustment of the touch screen, i.e. the more precisely the touch screen is calibrated, the more precisely it reacts. Note the following when calibrating the touch screen: Touch the screen lightly but firmly! Do not pull the stylus across the touch screen! Do not rest your hand on the touch screen! Use the touch program on the desktop to calibrate the touch screen.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 3. Follow the same procedure for the crosses subsequently displayed. After the last cross, the "Apply" inquiry window appears with a timer in the calibration window. 4. Tap on the [Apply] button to confirm. The calibration window is closed and the following inquiry appears: Fig. 37: Inquiry "Touch calibration" 5. Confirm this inquiry with [OK]. The calibration settings are written into the flash memory. The touch screen and its calibration may shift over time.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.6 Setting the Date and Time 1. Choose Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel. The "Control Panel" menu opens. 2. In the "Control Panel" menu, select the "Date/Time" symbol by double-tapping. The "Date/Time Properties" window opens Fig. 38: The "Date/Time Properties" window 3. In the "Date/Time Properties" window, set the following: • The current date, • the corresponding Time Zone and only then • the Current Time 4. Select [Apply] to confirm your entries. 5.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.7 Entering Owner Properties 1. Choose Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel. The "Control Panel" menu opens. 2. In the "Control Panel" menu, select the "Owner" symbol by double-tapping. The "Owner Properties" window opens. Fig. 39: The "Owner Properties" window 3. In the "Owner Properties" window, complete the fields. 4. Select [OK] to confirm your entries 56 1.10 • 18.02.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.8 Adjusting the Brightness 1. Choose Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel. The "Control Panel" menu opens. 2. In the "Control Panel" menu, select the "Backlight" symbol by double-tapping. The "Backlight" window opens. Fig. 40: The "Backlight" window, "Brightness" tab 3. Use the arrow button in this window to adjust the brightness. To conserve battery power, minimize the brightness. 4. Select [OK] to confirm your entries. 1.10 • 18.02.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.9 Setting the Volume & Sounds Deactivating sounds will save energy and extend the lifetime of the batteries. 1. Choose Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel. The "Control Panel" menu opens. 2. In the "Control Panel" window, select the "Volume & Sounds" symbol by double-tapping. The "Volume & Sounds Properties" window opens. Fig. 41: The "Volume & Sounds Properties" window, "Volume" tab 3. In the "Volume & Sounds Properties" window, create the relevant settings. 4.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.10 Creating an Additional Symbol on the Desktop If particular functions are frequently required, it is useful to store them on the desktop. If a frequently required function is missing from the desktop, proceed as follows: 1. Double-tap the "My Computer" symbol. The "My Computer" directory opens. 2. In the workplace directory, select the "Windows" folder by double-tapping. The "Windows" folder opens. 3.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS 7.11 Installing Software You can load and install software • from the Internet onto your skeye.pad POS or • via a connection with your desktop PC (using the desktop cradle) Note the following when installing: When choosing software, always check that it is compatible with XScale processors and Windows CE or Handheld PC 2000. If you intend installing the software permanently on your skeye.pad POS, you must save it in the "FlashDisk" folder.
DATA BACKUP 8. Data Backup To save your data and settings before the device is switched off to the Partially Off or Complete Off status, carry out a SysBackup (see Ch. 8.2.1)! 8.1 Data Backups in General The memory of the skeye.pad POS consists of two areas: • • up to 1 GB flash and up to 256 MB RAM. In the RAM, Windows CE creates • • • • the RAM, the files, the databases and the registry The RAM memory allows rapid access.
DATA BACKUP 8.2 SysBackup You can use the "SysBackup" program to • create, • play back and • delete a backup. 8.2.1 Creating a Backup You should copy all important data to the "\FlashDisk" folder or its subdirectories. To ensure that all system settings are not lost after the battery is discharged or the device is switched to "Complete Off", you must save everything. 1.
DATA BACKUP Fig. 44: The "SysBackup" window with the "Execute backup?" message 3. Confirm the "Execute backup?" message with [Yes]. The SysBackup is executed. On completion, the following message appears. Fig. 45: The "SysBackup" window with the "Backup completed" message 4. Close the message with [OK]. 5. Close the "SysBackup" window by tapping on the [Exit] button. If you change your system settings (e.g. recalibrating the touch screen), you must then perform a SysBackup.
DATA BACKUP 8.2.2 Restoring a Backup 1. Open the "SysBackup" program. Fig. 46: The "SysBackup" program 2. In the "SysBackup" window, select the [restore] button by tapping. The "Execute restore?" message appears. Fig. 47: The "SysBackup" program with the "Execute restore?" message 3. Confirm the "Execute restore?" message with [Yes]. The backup is imported. 4. Close the "SysBackup" window by tapping on the [Exit] button. 64 1.10 • 18.02.
DATA BACKUP 8.2.3 Deleting a Backup 1. Open the "SysBackup" program. Fig. 48: The "SysBackup" program 2. In the "SysBackup" window, select the [delete] button by tapping. The "Erase backup files?" message appears. Fig. 49: The "SysBackup" program with the "Erase backup files?" message 3. Confirm the "Erase backup files?" message with [Yes]. The contents of the directory \FlashDisk\SYSBAK are deleted. 4. Close the "SysBackup" window by tapping on the [Exit] button. 1.10 • 18.02.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE 9. 9.1 Communication/Data Exchange General Information on Exchanging Data with your Desktop PC You can connect your skeye.pad POS through a desktop cradle via USB cable to your desktop PC. Before you establish the connection, you must install ActiveSync on your desktop PC. You can then connect your skeye.pad POS and set up a partnership with your desktop PC. It is possible to use your skeye.pad POS to set up several partnerships with different desktop PCs.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE 3. Select "ActiveSync" under "Downloads" on this page and confirm your selection with "Go". 4. Follow the instructions displayed to install ActiveSync. 5. Then restart your desktop PC. 6. After you restart the PC, the system displays the "Create connection" dialog window, in which you are requested to create a connection with your skeye.pad POS. 9.3 Receiving and Sending Data 9.3.1 skeye.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE Fig. 52: The "New Partnership" window 4. In this window, you have the option of choosing • "Yes" to synchronize your skeye.pad POS with your PC, or choosing • "No" to log on to the PC as a "Guest". Select "Yes" "No" (see Ch. 9.3.1.2) or (see Ch. 9.3.1.1) and then confirm with [Next >] 68 1.10 • 18.02.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE 9.3.1.1 "No" – Logging on as a Guest If you use your mobile terminal to log onto a desktop PC as a guest, you can copy or move files from the desktop PC to the skeye.pad POS and vice versa. The calendar and files cannot be automatically synchronized. To do this, you must create a partnership. If you selected "No" in the "New Partnership" window, the following window appears: Fig. 53: The "Microsoft ActiveSync" window, logging on as a guest 1. You can now access the skeye.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE 9.3.1.2 "Yes" - Setting up a Partnership If you use your skeye.pad POS to set up a partnership on a desktop PC, you can copy or move files from the desktop PC to the skeye.pad POS and vice versa. You can also automatically synchronize the calendar and files. If you selected "Yes" in the "New Partnership" window, the following window appears: Fig. 54: The "New Partnership" window (PIM) 1. Select the required programs here and confirm your entries with [Next >].
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE 3. Then select the [Settings…] button to specify the properties of the synchronization. Depending on the areas selected, a corresponding synchronization window opens, e.g.: Fig. 56: The "Calendar Synchronization Settings" window 4. In this window, select the required settings. 5. Select [OK] to confirm your entries The "New Partnership" window, "Synchronization Settings" appears. 6. Select [Next >]. The following window opens: 1.10 • 18.02.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE Fig. 57: The "New Partnership" window, "Setup Complete" 7. In this window, select [Finish]. The setup starts. After the setup is complete, the following window appears: Fig. 58: The "Microsoft ActiveSync" window, logging on as a partnership 72 1.10 • 18.02.
COMMUNICATION/DATA EXCHANGE 9.4 Creating a New Connection 9.4.1 Ethernet Settings This setting is not normally required as the internal Ethernet controller automatically switches on as soon as an external current supply is connected to the skeye.pad POS. The internal controller can also be switched on or off using the "CFConfig" tool. 1. Double-tap the "CFConfig" symbol on the desktop. The "CF-Slot Configuration" window opens. Fig. 59: The "CF-Slot Configuration" window 2.
APPENDIX 10. Appendix 10.1 Hardware Data Casing: • • • 74 Ergonomically shaped: Equally suitable for left and righthanded users Plastic stylus for touch control stored in casing. (stylus) Fastener for shoulder strap Dimensions: Casing dimensions in (WxHxD) in inches and (WxHxD) in mm • at the paper roll: approx. 9.448819" x 5.23622" x 1.771654" approx. 240 mm x 133 mm x 45 mm • Remaining casing: approx. 9.448819" x 5.23622" x 1.259843 approx.
APPENDIX Notes about thermal paper • Keep the paper in a cool and dry location. For more information about the temperature range and air humidity, refer to the paper specification issued by the paper manufacturer . 10.2 Special Commands The table below contains special commands not included in the standard Windows CE system: Call from the start menu: Start Æ Run… Start Æ Programs Æ System Special Command Reset Result Resets the skeye.pad POS. All running programs are terminated.
APPENDIX 10.3 The ActiveSync Connection cannot be Established 10.3.1 Checking Connection Settings on the Desktop PC 1. Start ActiveSync on the desktop PC. Fig. 61: The "ActiveSync" program window with the "File" menu open 2. In the "File" menu, select the "Connection Settings..." submenu. The "Connection Settings" window. You must activate this checkbox Fig. 62: The "Connection Settings" window 3. Check and, if necessary, adjust your entries. 4. Confirm your entries with [OK]. 76 1.10 • 18.02.
APPENDIX 10.3.2 Checking the Registry Entries If it is not possible to establish an ActiveSync connection between skeye.pad POS and PC, Microsoft recommends checking and, if necessary, adding the following registry entries on the PC: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows CE Services] "SerialPort"="COM1" (or COM2) [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows CE Services] "SerialBaudRate"=0001c200 (115200) (for 115 kbit/s) Procedure: • • • • On the PC: Choose Start ⇒ Run… ⇒ "Regedit" Click on
APPENDIX 10.4 Manufacturer's Address Höft & Wessel AG Rotenburger Str. 20 30659 Hannover Germany Tel: + 49 (0)511/6102 - 0 Fax: + 49 (0)511/6102 - 411 www.hoeft-wessel.de info@hoeft-wessel.de Service Line: + 49 (0)1803 / 23 28 29 Sales: Skeye USA 12905 S.W. 129th Avenue Miami, FL 33186 Phone: +1 305 909-0173 Fax: +1 305 596-7222 info@skeye-usa.com www.skeye-usa.com 78 1.10 • 18.02.2011 (throughout Germany 0.
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