WORKABOUT PRO M/C Hand-Held Computer Quick Start Guide March 11, 2004 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System PN 8000025.
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RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.
Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of one year. In some regions, the warranty exceeds this period. Please contact your local Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, refer to “Support Services & Worldwide Offices” on page 29.
Table Of Contents 1. Basic Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Installing The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.3 Switching The Unit On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.4 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2. Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 2.1 Features. . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.3.1 Accessing Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.3.2 The Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.4 The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 3.5 Using A Dialogue Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4. General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.1 Caring For The Touchscreen. . .
1. Basic Preparation Important: All approval and safety information is outlined in the ‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer User Manual’ – part number 8000024. This manual is available on our web site www.psionteklogix.com through the Teknet extranet. It is important that you review all safety guidelines before charging a battery or operating a scanner.
Note: If you are using a docking station, you can insert an uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on. 1.3 Switching The Unit On • Press and hold down the key for at least one second to switch the unit on. • When the LED flashes green, release . A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Microsoft® Windows CE .NET logo appears followed by the startup desktop.
2. Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO 2.
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2.2 The Battery The WORKABOUT PRO will operate with a standard 1800 mAh Lithium Ion battery pack, a high-capacity 2700 mAh Lithium-Ion battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries. If you are using a Lithium Ion battery pack, the battery pack must first be charged. Warning: Before charging or using the battery pack, it is critical that the safety information in this section be reviewed and that all warnings are strictly followed. BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS WASTE.
• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as a fire or heater. • Do not immerse the battery in water. • When charging, use the battery charger specifically designed for the battery. • Do not pierce, strike, throw or step on the battery. • Do not directly solder the battery. • Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet, vehicle cigarette lighter, etc. • Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressurized container.
2.2.1 Battery Swap And Runtime Under normal operating conditions, fully charged 1800 mAh batteries hold a charge for up to 8 hours. 2700 mAh batteries can hold a charge for up to 12 hours. 2.3 The Keyboard Arrow Keys Scan Key Contrast Key Scan Key Blue Key Orange Key Display Backlight Key The keyboard is equipped with a set of standard keys along with a and a modifier key to provide access to additional keys and system functions.
2.3.1 Modifier Keys The , , , and keys are modifier keys. Pressing a modifier key changes the function of the next key pressed. For example, a square bracket is printed in orange print above the <4> key. Pressing the key followed by the <4> key displays a square bracket rather than the number 4. The , and keys operate much like a desktop keyboard except that they are not chorded – two keys cannot be held down simultaneously.
The Arrow Keys Contained in the round disk-shaped key at the top of the keyboard. Moves the cursor around the screen – up, down, left and right. The Key Moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. key ( ) erases the character at the cursor position. The And Key Modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent. The Key Usually moves the cursor to the next field to the right or downward.
The Macro Keys – to Contain up to 20 programmable characters (“positions”) and executable keys. These keys are accessed by pressing followed by alpha keys , or . When pressed, the macro key executes a custom-defined string of characters, including executable keys. 2.3.3 Adjusting The Keypad Backlight To adjust the intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight is activated • In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon.
2.4.1 Colour Display Adjusting The Backlight The display backlight can be adjusted manually. • Press the Backlight key < > to cycle through from light to darkest, and then back to lightest. Press < > to cycle backward from darker to lighter. To set the range of the backlight: • Choose the Display icon in the Control Panel. • Display the Backlight tab. Note: For units equipped with monochrome screens, the Backlight key < > turns the backlight on or off. Backlight intensity cannot be adjusted.
2.4.2 Monochrome Display Adjusting The Contrast Note: Contrast adjustment is only available on hand-helds equipped with monochrome screens. Contrast has no effect on units with colour screens. The display contrast can be adjusted from the keyboard using the Contrast key < > just below the arrow keys. • Press this key until you are satisfied with the contrast adjustment. Press < > to shift contrast backward.
If the touchscreen has never been calibrated or if the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item: • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon, select the Calibration tab, and then tap on the button. • Follow the onscreen directions to calibrate the display. 2.5 Indicators WORKABOUT PROs use an LED (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen messages and audio tones as indicators. 2.5.
LED Behaviour Solid Green Solid red Blinking red Indication Battery charge complete. Charge in progress. Alarm. 2.5.2 Onscreen Indicators The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators. The taskbar changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a Bluetooth radio is not installed, this icon is not displayed in the taskbar. Double-tapping on an icon displays the associated dialogue box.
Modifier Key Indicators , , , and are modifier keys that have onscreen indicators to show when a key is active or locked. If a modifier key is pressed once to activate it, the key is displayed in the taskbar in lowercase characters. If a modifier key is pressed twice, it is ‘locked on’ and the onscreen indicator is displayed in uppercase letters in the taskbar. Battery Gauge Battery icons are a visual indication of the remaining battery power.
Security Level Security levels can be set to limit access and prevent inadvertent changes to application settings. Bluetooth Radio If a Bluetooth radio is installed, this icon is displayed in the taskbar. 2.5.3 Audio Indicators The audio speaker provides a variety of sounds and can be configured to emit a sound under various conditions. Refer to ‘Volume Adjustment’ in the ‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer User Manual’ for details.
3. Navigating In Windows CE On WORKABOUT PROs, the ‘point and click’ action associated with a desktop computer mouse is accomplished by tapping a stylus on the touchscreen. In addition, every ‘point and click’ action, an equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available. 3.1 Navigating A Touchscreen All WORKABOUT PROs are equipped with a touchscreen and a stylus. To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus provided – never use a screw driver or other sharp objects.
Open file, folder or icon Exit & Save Close/Exit & Do Not Save Navigate Dialogue Boxes Select Radio Button/ Press Button Go to Start Menu Next field: Move cursor up: Display next tab : <.> 3.3 The Startup Desktop When the unit boots up, the startup desktop is displayed. Applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. The Startup folder is located in: \Windows\Startup and \Flash Disk\Startup. 3.3.
3.3.2 The Taskbar A taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays icons through which you can view the security level and battery capacity. A unit equipped with a Bluetooth radio displays the appropriate icon in the taskbar. A hand-held attached to a charger, cradle or docking station displays the associated icon, and so on. The taskbar also displays active modifier keys – , , , and . Keys that have been locked “on” are displayed in uppercase letters.
• Tap on the Windows® Start button in the taskbar. Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work. Note: If your touchscreen is disabled, press <.>. The Desktop Choosing Desktop from the Start Menu displays the desktop. Security Settings To assign a security level: • Choose Security from the Start Menu. • Select a security level from the dialogue box, and type the appropriate password.
• Choose a security level, and enter the existing password in the Password field. • Choose the Set Password button. In the Password Properties dialogue box: • Type the new password in the Password: text box, and retype the new password in the Confirm Password: text box. The System Tray Note: You’ll only need to use this option to access the icons in the taskbar if your touchscreen has been disabled. If your touchscreen is working, you can tap on the taskbar icons to display associated dialogue boxes.
• Tap on Task Manager in the Start Menu. Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To cycle to the next active task: • Tap on Cycle Tasks in the Start Menu. Power Info Selecting Power Info from the Start Menu displays the Power Properties dialogue box. This dialogue box indicates the remaining charge capacity of the battery. Programs Program displays a sub-menu of options with which you can work access applications.
Settings Tapping on Settings displays a sub-menu of options with which you can access the Control Panel applets, configure your radio (Network and Dial-up Connections) and customize the Taskbar and Start Menu. Run Choosing the Run option displays a dialogue box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open.
Shutdown Tapping on Shutdown displays options for a shutdown. Suspends the unit immediately – equivalent to turning the unit off. Resets the unit, leaving all saved files and (registry) settings intact. Unsaved data is lost. Resets the unit. Files stored outside of permanent memory are lost. Note: This menu varies depending on the security level. At User level, the Shutdown sub-menu is replaced with a single option – Suspend. A sub-menu is not available.
Note: Tap the stylus on a dialogue box element to select or deselect it, display a dropdown menu and so on. To use the keyboard, refer to “Navigating Using The Keyboard” on page 19. Dialogue boxes like the samples in this section contain one or more of the following elements: Tab: Tabs separate different elements of a dialogue box. Tap the stylus on the tab with which you want to work. Textbox: A textbox requires that you type information.
4. General Maintenance 4.1 Caring For The Touchscreen The touchscreen can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and scratches. Using sharp objects on the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic or crack the internal conductive coating. Protect the touchscreen from the following chemicals: • mustard, • sodium hydroxide, • concentrated caustic solutions, • benzyl alcohol, and • concentrated miner acids.
5. Support Services & Worldwide Offices Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its customers worldwide. 5.1 Technical Support Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via e-mail through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets. To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com and click on the appropriate Teknet link on the home page.
5.3 Worldwide Offices COMPANY HEADQUARTERS AND CANADIAN SERVICE CENTRE Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Tel: +1 905 813 9900 Fax: +1 905 812 6300 E-mail: salescdn@psion.com NORTH AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS AND U.S. SERVICE CENTRE Psion Teklogix Corp. 1810 Airport Exchange Boulevard Suite 500 Erlanger, Kentucky USA 41018 Tel: +1 859 371 6006 Fax: +1 859 371 6422 E-mail: salesusa@psion.
Psion Teklogix (UK) Ltd. Bourne End Business Centre Cores End Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5AR, England Tel: +44 1628 648800 Fax: +44 1628 648810 WWW: www.teklogix.co.uk E-mail: tekuk@psion.com Psion Teklogix de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. Sierra Mojada 626, 2º Piso Col. Lomas Barrilaco, C.P. 11010 Mexico, D.F., Mexico Tel.: +5255 5 202 6802/6950 Fax: +5255 5 202 4505 E-mail: salesusa@psion.
Psion Teklogix Africa Postnet Suite 39, Private Bag x11 Halfwayhouse, 1685 Ground Floor East Waterfall Edge Phase 2, Waterfall Park Bekker Road MIDRAND 1685 South Africa Tel: +27 11 805 7440/1/2 Fax: +27 11 805 7444 Psion Teklogix Wireless Technologies (Shanghai) Ltd. Unit 1507-08 Mingshen Building No.3131 Kai Xuan Rd Shanghai 200030 China Tel: +86 21 5407 1991 Fax: +86 21 5407 1992 Psion Teklogix Systems India Pvt. Ltd.
Approvals Declaration Of Conformity Product: Application of Council Directive(s): Conformity Declared to Standards: 7525 WORKABOUT PRO EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC EN 55022: 1998 Class B; EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3 EN 55024:1998; EN 61000-4-2; –4kV CD; –8kV AD EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz EN61000-4-4; –1kV Power lines EN 61000-4-5; –1kV Differential mode EN 61000-4-6; 3VRMS, 150kHz-80MHz EN 61000-4-11; AC Mains Ports EN 60950: 2000 Manufacturer: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.
FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Applicant s Name & Address: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP. 10F, NO. 119, ChienKang Rd., Chung-Ho, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Contact Person: Piyang Chiang Telephone No.:(510) 440-8694 47849 FREMONT BLVD. FREMONT, CA, 94538, USA US Representative s Name & Address: 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500 Erlanger, KY, 41018, USA Contact Person: Kyle Day Telephone No.: (859) 372-4329 Equipment Type/Environment: Computing Devices Trade Name / Model No.
Safety Summary This equipment complies with Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Psion Teklogix, the party responsible for compliance, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 1.
2. Warning to Users Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Psion Teklogix Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10, 1040.11 Class II and IEC 60825-1: 2001, Class 2 laser product. LASER WARNINGS For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the following warnings: CAUTION Do not look into the laser beam or point the beam at people or animals.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Operating Psion Teklogix equipment where explosive gas is present may result in an explosion. DO NOT REMOVE COVERS OR OPEN ENCLOSURES To avoid injury, the equipment covers and enclosures should only be removed by qualified service personnel. Do not operate the equipment without the covers and enclosures properly installed. CAUTION! Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly handled, charged, disposed of or replaced.
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