WORKABOUT PRO M/C Hand-Held Computer User Manual August 6, 2004 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8000024.
© Copyright 2004 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this document is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.
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, see Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Program License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Approvals And Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.
Contents 3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack . 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off . . . . . . . 3.4 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Modifier Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys. . . . . . 3.4.1.2 Locking Modifier Keys. . . . . . . 3.4.2 The Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.3 The Keypad Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 The Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 4.4 4.5 4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar . . . . 4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 The Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.2 Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.3 The System Tray . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.4 The Task Manager . . . . . . . . . 4.4.5 Cycle Tasks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.6 Power Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.7 Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.8 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.9 Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 5.5.5.2 Touchscreen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.5.3 Touchscreen Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.6 Certificate Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bluetooth Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 The Devices Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2 The Server Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.3 The Property Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4 The Bluetooth GPRS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.2.4.1 6.2.4.2 6.2.4.3 Rearranging Preferred Networks . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Deleting A Preferred Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Changing Network Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Chapter 7: Expansion Modules 7.1 Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1 Removing The End-Cap And Back Plate 7.1.2 What’s Inside. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.3 Shutting Off Power. . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.4 Installing The PCMCIA Module. . . . . 7.1.5 Installing A GSM/GPRS Module . .
Contents 8.4.8 Linking A WORKABOUT PRO To An Ethernet Network 8.4.8.1 Network Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4.9 Troubleshooting The Docking Station Operations . . . . . 8.5 Single Battery Charger – Model #WA3001 . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1 Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger. . . . . 8.5.2 Battery Charge Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.3 Charge Indicators – The LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6 Quad Battery Charger – Model #WA3004. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8.10.7 The Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 8.11 Bluetooth Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Chapter 9: Specifications 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 Hand-Held Computer Specifications . . . . . . . . Radio Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SE 1223HP Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . Battery Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.1 Standard Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.4.2 High-Capacity Battery Pack . .
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License Agreement MDC Acknowledgments: This product includes software developed by MDC and its licensors. This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (http://www.openssl.org/)". This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).
APPROVALS AND SAFETY SUMMARY Declaration Of Conformity Product: Application of Council Directive(s): Conformity Declared to Standards: Manufacturer: Year of Manufacture: Manufacturer’s Address in the European Community: Type of Equipment: Equipment Class: 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 EN 61000-4-4; ±1kV Power lines EN 61000-4-5; ±
Approvals And Safety Summary 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: PSION TEKLOGIX 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500 Erlanger, KY, 41018, USA Contact Person: Kyle Day Telephone No.
Approvals And 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.
Approvals And Safety Summary This product complies with CDRH 21 CFR 1040 Class II and IEC 608251:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001 laser product. LASER WARNINGS For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the following warnings: CAUTION The laser aperture is located in the front of termnial. Do not look into the laser beam or point the beam at people or animals. CAUTION Using controls or adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Approvals And Safety Summary CAUTION! Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly handled, charged, disposed of or replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions described in “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” on page 140. Carefully review all battery safety issues.
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 About The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer 1.3.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . 4 . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the WORKABOUT PRO hand-held computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the unit ready for operation. Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO describes the features and outlines how to charge and maintain the battery.
Chapter 1: Introduction Text Conventions 1.2 Text Conventions Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information. Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment. Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury, equipment damage or data loss. 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features - Integrated Bluetooth • Processor: - 400 MHz Intel Xscale PXA255 • Operating System: - Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 • Programming Environment: - HTML, XML - Psion Teklogix Mobile Devices SDK - HDK - Hardware Development Kit for third-party developed expansion modules. - Compact Framework - java - Standard protocol APIs Windows sockets (Windows CE .NET) - Psion Teklogix Mobile SDK • Wireless Communications: - Optional expansion modules for: - 802.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features 6 • User Interface: - Monochrome Touchscreen Display - 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) diagonal, 1/4 VGA 240 x 320 transflective portrait mode LCD Backlight on/off control, adjustable contrast Sunlight readable for outdoor use High reliability EL backlight - Colour Touchscreen Display - 3.5 in. (8.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features - • • • • • 100 Pin High-Speed Expansion connector, accessible through end-cap or back cover Supports serial, USB, PCMCIA - Type II Compact Flash slot accessible through end-cap Other Expansion Modules: - Type II PCMCIA slot – field upgradeable - Third Party accessories External Ports: - USB Host port on base of tethered USB devices (printers, etc.) - Low Insertion Force Docking Station Port with: USB device port USB Host port Power Power Management: - Lithium Ion 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features • • 8 - Single battery charger - Quad battery charger - Charger/Docking Station (charges hand-held and spare battery) - Vehicle cradle with optional charge capability - Automotive adaptor Communication Accessories: - Quad Dock (4-site) with 10/100BaseT Ethernet and charge functions - Desktop Charger/Docking Station supports USB host and device ports and optional 10/100Base T Ethernet module.
Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Figure 1.1 WORKABOUT PRO Audio Jack Tether Port Low Insertion Force Port (LIF) Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels Warning: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Figure 1.3 Scanner Module–Laser Warning Label Figure 1.4 End- Cap–Expansion Module Warning Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels Figure 1.6 Manufacturer Label – WORKABOUT PRO C Unit Figure 1.7 Manufacturer Label – WORKABOUT PRO M Unit Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels Figure 1.9 Standard Capacity Battery Label Figure 1.
2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation . . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3 The Internal Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO On and Off . . . . . . . 2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On . 2.3 Connecting The WORKABOUT PRO To A PC . . . . . . 2.3.1 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files 2.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . .
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1.1 The Main Battery The WORKABOUT PRO can be powered with one of the following battery packs: • • • Standard Battery High-Capacity Battery, or 3 AA alkaline batteries. 2.1.2 Charging The Battery Important: It is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” on page 140 before charging the battery.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) Note: If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on. To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO: • • Press and hold down the key for at least one second. When the LED flashes green, release the button. A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Microsoft® Windows CE .NET logo appears followed by the startup desktop.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Calibrating The Touchscreen To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the program’s setup wizard. Refer to the following website for details: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/downloads/pocketpc/activesync35.mspx 2.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 30 for details. 2.
GETTING TO KNOW THE WORKABOUT PRO 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . 3.2 The Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack . . 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off . . . . . . . . 3.4 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1 Modifier Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys . .
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO Sound Port Stylus (pointing tool) LED (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Batteries End Cap Back Cover Battery Cover Battery Cover Fasteners Tether Port Low Insertion Force (LIF) Port Audio Jack Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO 3.2 The Batteries The WORKABOUT PRO hand-held can operate with a Standard Lithium Ion battery pack, a High Capacity Lithium Ion battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Battery Safety To maintain data during a battery swap, the WORKABOUT PRO is also equipped with an easily accessible coin backup battery. 3.2.1 Battery Safety Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is critical that you review and follow the important safety guidelines in the section entitled “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” beginning on page 140. 3.2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Charging The Battery 3.2.3 Charging The Battery Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations, refer to Chapter 8: Peripheral Devices & Accessories beginning on page 131. For battery safety, refer to “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” beginning on page 140. Lithium Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a variety of chargers and docking stations.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Switching The Hand-Held On And Off 3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off Switching On The WORKABOUT PRO • • Press and hold down the key for at least one second. When the LED flashes green, release the button. A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Windows CE .NET logo appears followed by the startup desktop. Note: If the WORKABOUT PRO is in suspend state, pressing key ‘wakes’ the unit from this state.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keyboard 3.4 The Keyboard Arrow Keys Scan Key Scan Key Display Backlight Key Contrast Key Orange Key Blue Key Figure 3.4 The Keys The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a 55-key alphanumeric keyboard. Along with the standard keyboard keys, the and modifier keys provide access to additional keys and system functions. These functions are colour coded in orange and blue print above the keyboard keys.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Modifier Keys 3.4.1 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.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keys The Arrow Keys The Arrow keys are located on the grey circular key at the top of the keyboard, directly below the display. The arrow keys move the cursor around the screen – up, down, left and right. The cursor is the flashing box or underline character that indicates where the next character you type will appear.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keypad Backlight The Macro Keys – to 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. 3.4.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Monochrome Display 3.5.2 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.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Indicators • Select the Calibration tab, and then tap on the ‘Recalibrate’ button. Figure 3.6 Calibration Screen • Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen. Note: The Stylus Properties dialogue box provides two additional tabs: Double-tap and Options. The Double-Tap tab allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the double-tap and the physical distance between taps. The Options tab allows you to disable the touchscreen. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators If the unit is attached to an external power supply, the hand-held LED reflects the battery charge status. LED Behaviour Off Solid green Fast flashing green Slow flashing green Charge Status Flashing red No battery detected in the charge well. Battery is fully charged. Battery is charged to 75% capacity. Charge in progress. Battery is outside ambient temperature range of 0˚ C to 45 ˚C (32˚ F to 113˚ F).
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Onscreen Indicators Taskbar icons change dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a Bluetooth radio is not installed in your hand-held, the Bluetooth radio icon is not displayed in the taskbar. Note: To access these icons and display the associated menu and dialogue boxes, refer to “Using The Taskbar” on page 46. Windows® Start Button This icon provides access to the Start Menu.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Audio Indicators Battery Charge The battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the battery is being charged. LIF and USB Devices When a device such as a docking station or a charger is connected to the USB (tether) port or the LIF (Low Insertion Force) port and is activated, an associated icon appears in the taskbar. A message also appears on the screen recognizing that a new device has been connected through either the USB or the LIF port.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Adjusting The Speaker Volume 3.6.3.1 Adjusting The Speaker Volume To adjust the speaker volume: • • Press the key twice to lock the key ‘on’ and then, press the increase volume key or the decrease volume key until the volume meets your requirements. Remember to press the key again to turn it ‘off’. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Storing Batteries • When the hand-held is switched off, it goes into a low-power, suspend state but continues to draw a small amount of power from the battery. This should not be an issue unless the unit is left in suspend state for more than a week – in this case, the battery should be removed. 3.7.1 Storing Batteries Long term battery storage is not recommended.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Bluetooth Radio The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or server. An optional10/100baseT Ethernet module is also available. Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connections to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection. When a WORKABOUT PRO is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Inserting The Card A hinged door at the top of the battery compartment protects the connectors. Hinged SD door SD/MMC Card Figure 3.8 Inserting the SD.MMC Card • • • • Lift the hinged SD door by gently pulling upward on the metal tab. Orient the SD/MMC card according to the legend stamped into the battery well plastic. Place the card in the slot with the card contacts down, and slide it inward until it latches into place. Swing hinged door back into place.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO General Maintenance 3.11 General Maintenance 3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen The top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside. The polyester 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.
4 WORKING WITH WINDOWS CE .NET 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE .NET And Applications 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus 4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs . . . . 4.3 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.1 The Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Navigating In Windows CE .NET And Applications 4.1 Navigating In Windows CE .NET And Applications Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE .NET for portable devices or desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. On the WORKABOUT PRO, this is accomplished using a touchscreen and stylus rather than a mouse. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action. 4.1.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Working With Files, Folders And Programs 4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs Folder Program Icon File Figure 4.1 Working With Windows Icons • Double-tap on the appropriate icon – a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon – to open or launch your selection. 4.3 The Startup Desktop When the WORKABOUT PRO boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Desktop Icons Note: The startup folder is in: \Windows\StartUp and \Flash Disk\Start Up. • Tap on an icon to open a window or, in the case of an application icon, launch an application. 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons The icons displayed in the startup desktop operate in much the same way as those displayed on any standard PC desktop that is running Windows®. My Computer Choosing this icon displays the contents of your WORKABOUT PRO.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Taskbar 4.3.2 The Taskbar Figure 4.3 The Taskbar The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and identify any active modifier keys – , , , and . Keys that have been locked “on” are displayed in uppercase letters. When a peripheral is attached to the tether or LIF port, the associated icon is displayed.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu dialogue box is displayed. Figure 4.4 Taskbar And Start Menu Settings • Tap the stylus on the items you want to activate or deactivate. A check mark indicates an active item. 4.4 The Start Menu Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the WORKABOUT PRO’s current security settings. The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Desktop 4.4.1 The Desktop Choosing the Desktop option from the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT PRO desktop. 4.4.2 Security Settings Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialogue box in which you can define the WORKABOUT PRO access level – Teklogix, Supervisor or User. Figure 4.6 Security Levels Security Level These security levels define the options accessible to the operator in the Start Menu and the taskbar.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The System Tray Configuring Security Choosing the Configure button displays the Configure Security dialogue box. Figure 4.7 Configuring Security This dialogue box allows you to determine which security levels will have an associated icon displayed in the taskbar. By default, a security icon is not displayed for user-level security. 4.4.3 The System Tray Note: This option is useful if your touchscreen has been disabled.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET The Task Manager 4.4.4 The Task Manager The Task Manager option allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window: • Tap on the Task Manager in the Start Menu. Figure 4.8 Task Manager 4.4.5 Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To choose this option: • Tap on Cycle Tasks in the Start Menu. 4.4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Programs 4.4.7 Programs • Tap on Programs to display a sub-menu of options. Figure 4.9 Program Sub-Menu This sub-menu allows you to access to the following options: ActiveSync® This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. Command Prompt Command Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Settings Windows Explorer Windows Explorer installed on your unit is consistent with all Windows CE .NET devices. You can access this option either from the Start Menu under Programs>Windows Explorer. Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is an application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine using the WORKABOUT PRO (Windows CE .NET device).
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Run Network And Dial-Up Connections The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the radio or execute an existing configuration. Refer to “Configuring An IEEE 802.11b Radio” on page 111 for radio setup details. Taskbar And Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialogue box in which you can customize the taskbar, choosing which options will be displayed.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Shutdown 4.4.10 Shutdown With Shutdown highlighted, pressing the arrow key displays a sub-menu of options, including Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset. Figure 4.12 Shutdown Sub-Menu Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When the unit is set to User level, the Shutdown option is replaced by Suspend. A sub-menu is not available. At Teklogix security level, an additional option is available in the sub-menu – Bootloader.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Using A Dialogue Box 4.5 Using A Dialogue Box A dialogue box (like the samples in Figure 4.13) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information. You can move between dialogue items by tapping on them, or by pressing the arrow keys and the key. ( moves the cursor backwards.) Tabs Radio Button Textbox Dropdown Menu Checkbox Button Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE .NET Using A Dialogue Box Radio buttons: These buttons allow you to choose from a number of options. For example, in the sample screen in Figure 4.13 on page 55 you can choose to ‘Obtain an IP address via DHCP’ or ‘Specify an IP address’. Tap on a radio button to activate the option next to it. Buttons: This type of button allows you to ‘Save’, ‘Delete’ and so on the options you’ve chosen in a dialogue box. Tap the stylus on the button you want to activate it.
5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Remote Desktop Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pocket PC Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.1 Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.2 Display Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.1.3 Display Appearance . . .
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.7.1 Contact Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2 Communities Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.1 Adding A Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.2 Modifying A Community Setting . . . . . . . 5.7.2.3 Removing An Existing Community . . . . . . 5.7.3 Trap Destination Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3.1 Enabling Authentication TRAPS. . . . . . . . 5.7.3.2 Adding A Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3.3 Changing A Destination . .
Chapter 5: Configuration Remote Desktop Connection 5.1 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is a WORKABOUT PRO application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine, using the hand-held (Windows CE .NET device). Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this connection: http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/default.asp 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your WORKABOUT PRO. Figure 5.1 Control Panel 5.4 Control Panel Icons The Control Panel provides a group of icons that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your WORKABOUT PRO. APN Manager Settings Allows you to specify the APN (access point name) settings for units equipped with a GSM/GPRS card. Date/Time Allows you to set the current Month, Date, Time and Time Zone on the unit.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Volume & Sound Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like warnings, key clicks and screen taps. This option also allows you to tailor sounds (wave files) emitted from your WORKABOUT PRO. Mouse Properties This icon allows you to customize the sensitivity and speed of the stylus double-tap. Owner Provides fields in which you can specify owner information.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Remove Programs Lists the programs that can be removed from your unit. To remove a program, select it and then click on the Remove button. Stylus Adjusts how Windows CE .NET recognizes your double-tap (as slow or rapid successive taps). Under the ‘Calibration’ tab, you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the ‘Recalibrate’ button and following the directions on the calibration screen. System Displays system and memory properties.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Teklogix Scanners If your WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a scanner, this option provides the set up parameters and choose the bar code symbologies that the unit will successfully read. Network And Dial-up Connections Displays a network window from which the radio can be configured and an existing configuration can be executed.
Chapter 5: Configuration Basic Setup 5.5 Basic Setup 5.5.1 Display Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon. Figure 5.2 Choosing The Display Icon 5.5.1.1 Display Contrast The Contrast tab allows you to adjust the display contrast to suit the environment in which you are using the hand-held. Keep in mind that contrast adjustments only an affect monochrome displays. • In the Display Properties dialogue box, open the Contrast tab. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Backlight Sliding bar in the Contrast tab to the left decreases or darkens the display contrast. Sliding the bar to the right to increases or lightens the display contrast. 5.5.1.2 Display Backlight The Display Properties dialogue box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with the duration of time it stays on after an event like a key press or scanner trigger.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Appearance Dim For The value chosen from this dropdown menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at half the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) when a unit is not in use. External Power Checkbox When you select (√) the checkbox next to ‘When using external power keep the backlight always ON.’, the backlight remains ON at the configured intensity when the WORKABOUT PRO is operating with external power (not battery power).
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialogue box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys, the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of the and modifier keys. This dialogue box also allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters. • In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon. Figure 5.6 Choosing The Keyboard Icon 5.5.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Backlight Repeat Delay The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters. Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats while sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time. Repeat Rate The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is measured in characters per second (cps).
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard One Shot Modes 5.5.2.3 • Keyboard One Shot Modes In the Keyboard Properties dialogue box, open the One Shots tab. Figure 5.9 Keyboard One Shot Properties When these options are enabled (√), the and keys only remain active until the next key is pressed.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Macro Keys 5.5.2.4 • Keyboard Macro Keys In the Keyboard Properties dialogue box, open the Macros tab. Figure 5.10 Macro Dialogue Box A macro has 20 programmable characters (or “positions”). The macro keys can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys including , and (-), function keys and arrow keys. Recording And Saving A Macro You can program up to 3 macro keys.
Chapter 5: Configuration Unicode Mapping • • Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key. You can type text and numbers, and you can program the function of special keys into a macro. When you’ve finished recording your macro sequence, press the key sequence – . A new screen displays the macro sequence you created. The Save Macro button is highlighted. • Tap on Save Macro to save your macro.
Chapter 5: Configuration Unicode Mapping The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and and states to Unicode™ values. This tab shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value. For example, the sample screen above shows “a (U+0061)” indicating that the character “a” is represented by the Unicode value “0061”, and so on. Keep in mind that Unicode configurations are represented as hexidecimal rather than decimal values.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume And Sound Properties Removing Unicode Values • In the ‘Unicode Mapping’ tab, highlight the item you want to delete, and tap the Remove button. 5.5.3 Volume And Sound Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Volume & Sounds icon. Figure 5.14 Choosing The Volume Icon 5.5.3.1 Volume Adjustments Figure 5.15 Volume Settings • • Slide the volume button to the left to lower the beeper volume or to the right to increase the beeper volume.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.5.4 Power Management Properties This icon displays a Power Properties dialogue box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to manage battery use. • In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon. Figure 5.16 Choosing The Power Icon 5.5.4.1 • Battery Capacity In the Power Properties dialogue box, open the Battery tab. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Saving Schemes 5.5.4.2 • Power Saving Schemes In the Power Properties dialogue box, open the Schemes tab. Figure 5.18 Power Scheme Properties Power Scheme This dropdown menu allows you to specify whether the unit is using AC Power or Battery Power. Switch State To Suspend Important: If a WORKABOUT PRO is using battery power, Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 10 minutes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Stylus Properties wakes the system from suspend state. When the unit is in suspend state, the network connection will not be broken immediately. If the connection is dropped, you must re-establish the network connection. 5.5.5 Stylus Properties Note: Touchscreen calibration may not be enabled on your unit. If your screen appears to require recalibration, contact your supervisor. • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon. Figure 5.19 Stylus Icon 5.5.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Touchscreen Calibration 5.5.5.2 Touchscreen Calibration Touchscreens rarely require recalibration. However, if your touchscreen has never been calibrated or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, follow the directions below. • Choose the Calibration tab and then tap on the Recalibrate button. Figure 5.21 Calibrating The Touchscreen • 5.5.5.3 Follow the directions in the Calibration tab to recalibrate the screen.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup The dialogue box is used in conjunction with 802.1x authentication to enhance security. Figure 5.23 Certificates Dialogue Box For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client-side devices (WORKABOUT PROs), refer to the following website: www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/planning/walkthroughs/default.asp - "Security Services" Note: When importing certificates, the unit only recognizes .cer files. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab Note: The Bluetooth radio card uses an internal antenna. • In the Control Panel, choose the Bluetooth Device Properties icon to display the Bluetooth Manager screen. Figure 5.24 Bluetooth Icon The Bluetooth Controls dialogue box is used to display the other Bluetooth devices with which you can communicate. Figure 5.25 Bluetooth Devices Tab 5.6.1 The Devices Tab Scan • Click on the button to list available devices.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab Wait for the WORKABOUT PRO to complete its scan (approximately 20 seconds). When scanning starts, the button will change to – if necessary, you can tap on this button to stop the process. Once scanning is complete, all discovered devices will be displayed in the list box, with Name, Address, Active status, and PIN information. Note: During the scanning process, addresses are located first, followed by names.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab older applications assume serial ports are COM. When using COM as the port name, the Bluetooth manager will try to find and use a free port between COM7 and COM9. When using BSP as the port name, BSP2 to BSP9 are available for use. The port is available as soon as it is activated. Note: The CH column shows the RFCOMM channel of the service IF the service is RFCOMM-based. This information is not generally needed except for debugging purposes.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Server Tab 5.6.2 The Server Tab Figure 5.26 Bluetooth Servers Tab The Bluetooth connection is initiated from your WORKABOUT PRO to the remote device – therefore the WORKABOUT PRO is called the ‘client’ and the remote is called the ‘server’. The Servers tab displays the server profiles that can be activated in your WORKABOUT PRO. There is currently one server profile available: Serial.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Property Tab 5.6.3 The Property Tab Figure 5.27 Bluetooth Servers Tab The Property tab displays information about your WORKABOUT PRO, and provides some port options. The Device Name field shows the device name of your WORKABOUT PRO. This name can be changed (see the Note in this section for details). Device Class shows the Class of Device (e.g. desktop, hand-held), which is always set to Handheld. Local Bluetooth Address shows the address of your WORKABOUT PRO radio.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone Although the name will have changed in the Property menu in Bluetooth Controls, the radio only reads it on boot-up. For the changes to take effect, you must reset the WORKABOUT PRO. 5.6.4 The Bluetooth GPRS Phone Once you’ve completed the Bluetooth settings described beginning on page 78, you can go ahead and set up communication through your GPRS phone. 1.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 3. In the Make New Connection dialogue box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection. Figure 5.30 Setting Up The Connection 4. Highlight the Next> button, and press to display the Modem dialogue box. Figure 5.31 Setting Up The Modem 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone The WORKABOUT PRO communicates with your phone and retrieves the parameters for the Device Properties dialogue box. The unit then disconnects. Figure 5.32 Port Settings 6. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within... and press to save your changes. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 7. In the Modem dialogue box, select the Next> button to display the Phone Number dialogue box. Figure 5.34 Setting The Phone Number The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent. Once you’ve specified all the necessary information, choose the Finish button. 8. In the Control Panel, choose the Dialing icon. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 9. The values in the Dialing Properties dialogue box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications. Figure 5.36 Setting Up Dialing Properties Once you’ve edited this dialogue box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press to save your changes. 10. At this point, you’ll need to return to the Control Panel and select the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 11.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS Phone This onscreen message indicates the status of your connection – connected, disconnected, error messages, and so on. Figure 5.38 Successful Connection • Select the Hide button to move this message to the background. You can now access the internet. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup 5.7 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is the protocol used to monitor and manage devices attached to a TCP/IP network (providing they support SNMP). SNMP uses Management Information Bases (MIBs) that define the variables an SNMP Network Management Station can access. Each product has a defined set of MIBs that determine how SNMP operates, the type of access allowed and so on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Contact Tab 5.7.1 Contact Tab The SNMP dialogue box is displayed. Figure 5.41 Contact Tab Contact This field identifies the contact person for this managed node along with information about how to get in touch with this person. The content of this parameter is accessible through MIB-II’s sysContact object. Location This parameter is used to identify the physical location of this node (e.g., Warehouse A: Pillar 32B).
Chapter 5: Configuration Communities Tab 5.7.2 Communities Tab Figure 5.42 Community Settings The “Communities” tab provides a means of limiting access to SNMP managed devices to those SNMP Managers with matching “community names”, as specified by RFC 1157. Enable SNMP Enabling (√) ‘Enable SNMP’ allows the device to respond to SNMP queries and to send Traps. After enabling this option and rebooting the device, the SNMP Agent will automatically start up.
Chapter 5: Configuration Adding A Community 5.7.2.1 • Adding A Community Choose the Add button to add a new ‘community’. Figure 5.43 Adding A Community Name The value assigned here is the name assigned by the network administrator to the set of devices to which this managed node belongs.
Chapter 5: Configuration Modifying A Community Setting 5.7.2.2 Modifying A Community Setting To modify an existing community: • • Highlight the community you want to alter. Tap the Change button. Figure 5.44 Changing Or Removing A Community A Modify Community dialogue box is displayed, listing the community you highlighted. • 5.7.2.3 Edit the Name and/or Rights, and press to save your changes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Trap Destination Tab 5.7.3 Trap Destination Tab A trap is an unsolicited report sent to SNMP Managers by the SNMP Agent running on the managed node. This option allows you to define where the report will be sent. Figure 5.45 Trap Destination Tab 5.7.3.1 Enabling Authentication TRAPS Enabling (√) ‘Enable Authentication TRAPS’ allows authorization traps to be sent when a failure is detected (e.g., an SNMP message received with a bad community name). 5.7.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Changing A Destination 5.7.3.3 Changing A Destination To change an existing trap destination: • Highlight the destination you want to alter in the Trap Destination tab, and then tap on the Change button. A dialogue box like the one displayed when you add a destination is displayed. Figure 5.47 Changing A Destination • 5.7.3.4 Make the changes to the destination, and press to save the changes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Permitted Hosts Tab 5.7.4 Permitted Hosts Tab For security reasons, the Network Administrator may want to restrict SNMP-node access to a known sub-set of SNMP Managers. This tab lists the IP addresses of all the SNMP Managers which are allowed to monitor and manage this device. If no entries are listed, the device will accept SNMP queries from any host. Figure 5.48 Permitted Hosts Tab 5.7.4.1 Adding A Host To add a new host: • Tap on the Add button. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Changing A Host 5.7.4.2 Changing A Host To change an existing host IP address: • Highlight the IP address you want to alter in the Permitted Hosts tab, and then tap on the Change button. A dialogue box like the one displayed when you add a host is displayed. • Make the necessary changes, and press . 5.8 Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to maintain applications and setting over cold boots.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile 5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile Figure 5.51 Backup Profile In the dropdown menu, you can choose from four options: Create Backup Profile, View Selected Profile, Restore Selected Profile and Delete Selected Profile. Keep in mind however that until a profile is created, the only available option is Create Backup Profile. • Tap on the button to begin the process. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile This dialogue box also lists the image type – OS Version and Registry Type for the WORKABOUT PRO. • Tap on the Location. icon to expand your settings for AutoRetore Profile and Profile Figure 5.53 Profile Options • - Not an AutoRestore Profile – creates a backup that is manually restored by the operator. - AutoRestore Profile for this device only – creates a profile that automatically restores itself following a cold boot.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile By default, All Files: is selected so that all installed or copied files, database entries, and the Registry will be saved. You can, however, limit the backup to database, and/or the registry only. • Tap on the button to view your selections. View Selections Depending on what you have selected for inclusion in your profile, you can view a list of the selected files, databases, and/or registry. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Restoring A Profile 5.8.2 Restoring A Profile Figure 5.57 File Restoration To manually restore a profile: • Choose Restore Selected Profile from the dropdown menu, and select the Profile Name displayed in the drop down box. Note: You can also manually restore an auto restore profile located in flash or a storage device. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manual GSM Setup – APN Settings Manager PIN (Personal Identification Number) Request The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card in your unit may be password protected. In this case, a dialogue box will appear, requesting that you enter your PIN (Personal Identification Number). 1. Type the PIN assigned to your unit SIM. 2. In the Start Menu, choose Settings>Network... and in the connection window, double-tap on the GPRS icon that has been set up for you. 3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manual GSM Setup – APN Settings Manager If automatic configuration has failed, you’ll need to set up your details manually, using the APN (Access Point Name) settings tab. Figure 5.59 APN Settings Tab • Tap on the button. Figure 5.60 Adding A New APN • In the Add/Edit APN dialogue box, type a new APN, and tap on .
Chapter 5: Configuration PIN Settings Your new APN is added to the ‘List of Possible APNs’ under the APN Settings tab. New APN Figure 5.61 Adding A New APN • To use your new APN, tap on the button. Note: To avoid overwriting your newly created APN, disable the checkbox next to ‘Enable APN for auto configuration’. 5.9.3 PIN Settings The Pin Settings tab is used to change, enable or disable the PIN (Personal Identification Number) assigned to your SIM card. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration PIN Settings To change your PIN: • • Type your existing PIN in the text box labelled Current PIN. Type the new PIN in the text box labelled New PIN. Enabling (√) Enable PIN Support. activates the PIN entry requirement – each time you connect to a network, your PIN will be requested. Leaving this checkbox unchecked disables PIN requirement. Note: Some SIM cards do not allow the PIN support to be disabled. Enabling (√) Save PIN for auto configuration.
