Product User Guide May 2008 iDL3ID
PREFACE ABOUT THIS GUIDE Regulatory Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • this device may not cause harmful interference, and • this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
PREFACE ABOUT THIS GUIDE How to Use this Manual This Product User Guide contains comprehensive user instructions for the iDL3ID, software, docking station, USB cable and data transfer. This section provides an overview of the manual’s contents and organisation.
PREFACE ABOUT THIS GUIDE Document Conventions Formatting conventions are utilised throughout this manual to provide a consistent method for representing screenshots, command entries and keyboard characters. This manual also provides special conventions for notes and cautions, information of high interest to the user. Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and operating the iDL3ID The CAUTION sign indicates actions that could damage equipment or property.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Parts of the iDL3ID Product User Guide 1
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Using the iDL3ID The Docking Station The Docking Station shown above is used to charge an iDL3ID battery and can charge a battery that is inserted in the iDL3ID. The docking station requires a 12V DC power supply in order to operate. This is supplied by the PSU. Connecting power to the docking station First, the power lead must be connected into the three-prong connector on the PSU.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Battery Charging & LED Indicators The docking station has three LED’s. There are two green LED’s marked “Power” & “Charged” and one red LED marked “Charging.” Charged Charging Power The LED’s indicate the following: When powered on with no battery inserted the “Power” LED illuminates, the “Charging” LED turns on briefly and the “Charged” LED then turns on. The “Power” LED remains on for as long as power is supplied to the docking station.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID IDL3ID Front Panel Using the Keyboard The iDL3ID features a 30-key keyboard. There are three types of keys viz. function keys, alphanumeric keys and navigation keys.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Function Keys Function keys perform a specific function. Key Function (Backspace) (Spacebar) The function is performed by pressing the key. This moves the cursor back one space and deletes each time the key is pressed. If text is being typed, a character is deleted each time the key is pressed. Pressing the key will insert a blank space character at the position of the cursor in a text field.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Navigation keys The navigation keys enables one to navigate the cursor. Key Function Moves the cursor one character to the left. Moves the cursor one character to the right. Moves the cursor up one row or line. Moves the cursor down one row or line. Alphanumeric keys Alphanumeric keys are used to enter alphabets or numeric symbols. Toggle between alphabet and numeric symbols by means of the key.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Entering Text First ensure that the correct field or application has focus. To enter a character or number, toggle between alphabet and numeric symbols by means of the key. Where more than one alphabet letter is displayed on the key, press the appropriate key one or more times to cycle through the characters until the desired character is selected. Uppercase Characters (caps lock) The key toggles the caps lock status.
CHAPTER 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IDL3ID Resetting off the iDL3ID To reset the iDL3ID, hold down the key for approximately 4-5 seconds (as shown in figure 1-2). Select the “Power down” option from the menu as shown in figure 1-3. The iDL3ID will create a restore point to save all registry and related installed information before shutting the unit down. The device can also be reset by pressing the key and the key and the key simultaneously (i.e.
CHAPTER 2 IDL3ID CONFIGURATIONS Customising the iDL3ID Settings Sometimes it may be required to change the default setting of the iDL3ID according to personal preferences. The settings can be changed from the control panel. To access the control panel, from the task bar select Start>Setting>Control Panel. Touch screen Settings When attempting to select a particular item with the stylus and another item is selected in error, then touch screen could need re-aligning.
CHAPTER 2 IDL3ID CONFIGURATIONS Date & Time Settings In Date & Time Setting, the year, month, date, time and time zone can be changed. To change the Date & Time settings select Date/Time from the control panel. Figure 2-4: DATE/TIME SCREEN o o o o o o To change the month, tap on the month to open a list of months and select the desired month. To change the year, tap on the month to activate a numeric dial. Select the up arrow to increase the value or the down arrow to decrease the value.
CHAPTER 2 IDL3ID CONFIGURATIONS Power To modify the power management schemes select Power from the control panel. Figure 2-6: BATTERY TAB The Battery tab displays the charge level for the main battery and the backup battery as well as the power source. Figure 2-7: SCHEMES TAB The Schemes tab allows one to modify the User Idle, System Idle and Suspend mode times when using either battery or AC power. Select OK to exit or press the key on the keyboard.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Overview The iDL3ID has a physical USB connection and two wireless communications options viz. Wi-Fi 802.11b and GSM/GPRS. The use of each depends largely on the application and location of the user. This chapter contains info on setting up and using the communications channels.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS The USB cable provided is shown below. Host USB Connection To PC Device USB Connection To iDL3ID Connect the cable to the Host PC (ensure that the PC is switch on and user logged in), connect the other end of the cable to the iDL3ID. Switch the iDL3ID on, the Host PC will then detect the device on the USB port and attempt to install the drivers.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Networking Wireless Networking The iDL3ID is fitted with various wireless communication devices. To improve power management these devices is switched off by default when the iDL3ID is turned on. The wireless devices can be switched on programmatically or can be switched on manually by clicking on the Connectivity icon in the system tray. Connectivity Icon Network ID The Network ID can be set-up by going to Owner in control panel.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Dial Up The iDL3ID is fitted with a GSM/GPRS modem with an internal antenna. A dial-up connection can be set up. Before setting up the dial-up connection a SIM card from a GSM provider must be inserted into the iDL3ID Inserting a SIM Card The SIM Card is inserted into a holder that can be accessed from a window located in the battery slot of the iDL3ID.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Dial-up Connection To set up a new dial-up connection, select Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. Double-tap Make New Connection. This will start a wizard that prompts for details regarding the dial-up settings. The first window prompts for a connection name (default is “My Connection”) and connection type. Enter a desired name for the connection in the text box and select Dial-Up Connection from the connection type list. Tap Next to proceed.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Tap Next to continue. The final window prompts for the Phone Number. Contact the GSM Provider or Internet Service Provider for the phone number. Tap Finish to complete the process. Internet To connect to the Internet, first a SIM card must be inserted into the iDL3ID, the GSM/GPRS modem must be enabled and a Dial-up connection set up, as described above. To activate the dial-up connection, select Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections.
CHAPTER 3 NETWORKS, COMMUNICATIONS AND CONNECTIONS Tap Connect to dial and connect. Tap Hide to hide the window after a successful connection. Open Internet Explorer, select View>Internet Options from the menu bar, Select the Connection tab and then select the dial-up connection from the drop down list. Tap OK to save settings and exit. Enter the website address in the address bar to access websites of choice.
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Overview All specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Docking Station Spare battery charging slot 2.
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Notes Product User Guide 21
APPENDIX B ACCESSORIES AND PERIPHERALS Overview This appendix covers the following accessories and peripherals: SD Memory Card Using USB Customise your iDL3ID with the many peripherals, data storage devices, battery packs, options and other accessories available. SD Memory Card Mini Secure Digital memory cards are available in several data storage sizes. The Mini Secure Digital (SD) card of the iDL3ID, is fully integrated and requires you to make contact with Technical Support for the upgrade/downgrade.
APPENDIX C MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Overview This section consists of the following topics: “Maintaining the iDL3ID” “Troubleshooting” “Technical Support” Maintaining the iDL3ID With normal use, the iDL3ID, and the docking station require no maintenance. For problem free usage of the product, observe the following suggestions when using the iDL3ID: To prolong the life and avoid problems, keep the iDL3ID and its docking station clean.
APPENDIX C MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Notes Product User Guide 24
APPENDIX D GLOSSARY Many definitions for this Glossary were taken directly from the Microsoft Developer’s Network website at: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp. Active notification The state of a user notification from the time the user is notified until the user handles the event. Active window The window in which a user is currently working or directing input. An active window is typically on top of the Z order and is distinguished by the colour of its title bar.
APPENDIX D GLOSSARY Navigation key These a 4 separate buttons on the keypad with directional arrows pointing up, down, left and right that allows the user to move the cursor or highlighted text entry during menu selection. Press and release the key to move the display screen one line or character in the direction of the arrow. Object store The persistent storage that Windows CE makes available to applications.
APPENDIX D GLOSSARY Symbology A symbology is a protocol for arranging the bars and spaces that make up a particular kind of barcode. A bar code is made up of numbers, letters and computer recognised characters that can be represented in a combination of bars and spaces. There is not one standard bar code; there are currently over 400 barcode symbologies that serve different uses, industries or geographic needs.
