WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held Computer With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 User Manual March 5, 2007 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8000140.
© Copyright 2007 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 Psion 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held. . . . . . . . 1.4.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Hand-Held Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 4 7 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2.8 Resetting The Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2.8.1 Performing A Warm Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu . . . . 32 Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 3.1 3.2 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . . . . . . . . The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 . . . . . . 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus. 4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . Working With Files, Folders And Programs . . . . . The Startup Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.1 The Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2 The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4.
Contents 5.7.3 Outgoing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.4 Active Conn. Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.5 The Properties Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection . . . . . 5.8 Total Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.2 Restoring A Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9 The Storage Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.1 Formatting A Memory Card . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.3.3 Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4 Important Charger Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.1 Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO G2 6.4.2 Charging A Spare Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.3 Battery Charge Duration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.4 Charger LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.9 Bluetooth Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Chapter 7: Specifications 7.1 7.2 7.3 WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scanner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1 SE 1223HP, LR, ALR And SE 955HP Specifications. 7.3.2 EV15 Imager Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.3 HHP5180 Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.4 SX5393 Imager.
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features. . . . . . . . . . About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held . . 1.4.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Hand-Helds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO G2 hand-held computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO G2 hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the WORKABOUT PRO G2 ready for operation, including setting up your RA2041 802.11b/g radio.
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 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features • • • • • • Keyboards: • Alphanumeric keyboard option with 52 keys and blue backlight, or • Numeric keyboard option with 25 keys and blue backlight • Four, direct push function keys • Side-Scan buttons Audio: • One mono speaker • One mono microphone • One internal audio connector for future external audio interfaces • Beeper capable of producing 85db @ 10cm Internal Connectors: • 100-pin expansion interface; supports PCMCIA (type II), WAN and other exp
Chapter 1: Introduction WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features • • • • • 6 • Support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE data and voice communications • User-accessible SIM card 802.11b/g Support • Support for RA2041 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module Power System: • High Capacity battery pack: Li-Ion, 3.7V, 3000mAh • Super High Capacity battery pack: Li-Ion, 3.
Chapter 1: Introduction About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held 1.4 About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held The WORKABOUT PRO G2 is a ruggedized hand-held personal computer, running the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 5.0 operating system. It is intended for use in commercial and light industrial applications with a focus on real time wireless data transactions. All possible bar code input methodologies are supported by one of a variety of scanners available.
Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO S G2 Hand-Held 1.4.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S G2 Hand-Held Figure 1.2 WORKABOUT PRO S G2 With 25-Key Keyboard 8 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation . . . . 2.1.1 The Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 The Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 On And Off . . . . . . 2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On . . . 2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation 2.1.1 The Main Battery Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the “WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Warranty & Regulatory Guide”, PN 8000126.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout The Backup Battery 2.1.2 The Backup Battery To preserve data stored in your WORKABOUT PRO G2 while you swap the main battery, the unit is equipped with an internal backup battery–a standard Lithium Alloy Manganese Dioxide coin battery–a Maxell ML2032. The backup battery will supply 5 minutes of continuous power while you install a charged, main battery. The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) The desktop screen is displayed. Note: If the unit was already in use–the unit may be off (suspend state)–pressing [ENTER/ON] ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working prior to the suspend state is displayed. 2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) • Press the [BLUE] key, and then press [ENTER/ON]. 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Assigning The IP Address 1. Tap on Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. (If the Start Menu isn’t displayed in the taskbar, press [BLUE] [0] to display it.) If you’re using the keyboard, press [BLUE] [0] to display the Start Menu. Use the [DOWN] arrow key to highlight Settings. Press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu. Highlight Network, and press [ENTER]. 2. Choose the Summit WLAN Adapter icon to open the 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Settings window. In Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Assigning The IP Address 3. Tap on the IP Information tab. Figure 2.2 IP Information Tab Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the WORKABOUT PRO G2 to renew or find a new IP address. This is useful if, for example, you are out of communication range for a longer period of time and your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is dropped from the network. 4. To define a static IP address, tap on the Configure button.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Name Servers Tab Figure 2.3 Defining An IP Address 2.4.3 Name Servers Tab Note: • • • If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab. In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the Configure button. Display the Name Servers tab. Figure 2.4 Name Servers Tab 16 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###. 2.4.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN This section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile (referred to as a “config”). Detailed information about each of the SCU tabs—Main, Config, Status, Diags and Global Settings—is provided under “SCU Tabs” on page 19.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SSID • • • • • Tap on the New button to define a new config. Type a name for your configuration using any alpha-numeric combination to uniquely identify this config. Tap on OK to return to the Config tab. Tap on Commit to save the config name. When a pop-up message indicates that your configuration will be saved, tap on OK. 2.4.4.1 SSID To configure the SSID for the network to which you want to associate: • Type an SSID in the text box to the right of SSID.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SCU Tabs • Configure any other settings that are supplied by the network administrator for the SSID to which you will associate. • Make certain that you tap on Commit following each change. Once you’ve completed the configuration: • Tap the Main tab. Tap on the Active Config button – your new config will be listed in the drop-down menu.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Main Tab 2.5.1 Main Tab The Main tab is displayed when you tap on the Start>Programs>SCU icon. Figure 2.7 SCU Main Tab • • • • • Enable/Disable Radio: Enables or disables the radio. This a toggle button; when the radio is enabled, this button reads Disable Radio, and when the radio is disabled, the button reads Enable Radio. Active Config: Lists the name(s) of the active configuration profile(s) which are referred to as “configs”.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Config Tab The config you create and save is listed in the Active Config drop-down menu in the Main tab You can define up to 20 configs. Radio Attributes Figure 2.8 SCU Config Tab • • • • • • Config: Used to choose the config to be viewed or edited. If ThirdPartyConfig is chosen, after the WORKABOUT PRO G2 goes through a power cycle, WZC is used for configuration of the radio. Rename: Allows you to assign a config name. Delete: Deletes the config unless it is currently active.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Config Tab The following table describes the options in the Radio Attributes drop-down menu: Radio Attribute Config SSID Client Name Description Name of config (configuration profile). Use Rename button to change name. Service set identifier (SSID) for WLAN to which the radio connects. Name assigned to radio & WORKABOUT PRO G2 into which it is installed. Value Default Maximum of 32 characters. None Maximum of 32 characters. None Maximum of 16 characters.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SCU Security Capabilities Radio Attribute Description Value 802.11 authentication type Open, shared-key, or LEAP used when associating (Network-EAP). with access point. None, LEAP, EAP-FAST, Extensible Authentication PEAP-MSCHAP Protocol type used for EAP Type – To use EAP-TLS, you 802.1X authentication to must access point. use WZC. User: Username or Authentication credentials Domain/Username (up to for the selected EAP type. 64 characters).
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout SCU Security Capabilities A foundational element of the IEEE 802.11i WLAN security standard is IEEE 802.1X and a critical application on a mobile device is an 802.1X supplicant. This supplicant provides an interface between the radio and the operating system and supports the authentication and encryption elements required for 802.11i, also known as Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), as well as predecessors such as WPA and WEP.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout EAP Credentials SCU EAP Types The following EAP types are supported by the integrated supplicant and can be configured in SCU: PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC, LEAP and EAP-FAST. With each of these four types, if authentication credentials are not stored in the config, you will be prompted to enter credentials the first time the radio attempts to associate to an access point that supports 802.1X (EAP).
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout ThirdPartyConfig • Modify the config, and tap on Commit. Alternatively, you can choose another config as the active config and then switch back to the config for which EAP authentication was cancelled. 2.5.2.3 ThirdPartyConfig If you choose to configure ThirdPartyConfig, the SCU will work with the operating system’s Windows Zero Config (WZC) to configure radio and security settings for the CF radio installed in the unit.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Global Settings Tab The Global Settings in the table below can be edited in the SCU: Global Setting Description Value Default Activates three CCX features: AP-assisted roaming, CCX features AP-specified maximum On, Off Off transmit power & radio management. Directory where certificates Valid directory DepenCerts Path for EAP authentication are path up to 64 char- dent on stored. acters. device.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Global Settings Tab Global Setting Ping Delay ms Roam Delta Roam Period Roam Trigger RTS Thresh RX Diversity 28 Description Value Amount of time in millisecInteger from 0 to onds between successive ping 7200000. requests. Amount by which second AP’s RSSI must exceed the moving average RSSI for the dBm: 5, 10, 15, current AP before the radio 20, 25, 30, 35 will attempt to roam to a second AP.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Status Tab Global Setting TX Diversity WMM Description Value -Main only: Use main antenna only. Defines how to handle -Aux only: Use antenna diversity when transauxiliary antenna mitting data to AP. only. -On: Use diversity. Use Wi-Fi Multimedia Extensions, also know as On, Off WMM. Default On Off 2.5.4 Status Tab Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Diags Tab 2.5.5 Diags Tab Ping Address Ping Results Figure 2.11 Diags Tab Use the Diags tab as a troubleshooting tool. The functions are as follows: • (Re)Connect: Enables/Disables the radio, applies/reapplies current config and tries to associate and authenticate to the wireless LAN, logging all activity in the output area at bottom of the dialog box. • Release/Renew: Obtains a new IP address through DHCP and logs all activity in the output area.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Checking The Scanner 2.6 Checking The Scanner If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with an internal scanner, you can test it to ensure that it is operating properly. Point the scanner window at a bar code that your scanner was designed to decode—for example, a 1D UPC bar code or 2D bar code. Press the SCAN button or pistol trigger, and check for a valid decode on the hand-held’s screen. Performance is improved if you disable all unneeded bar codes in the Bar Codes screen.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu Note: You do not need to reset your WORKABOUT PRO G2 after configuring the radio. 2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu • Press and hold down the centre [SCAN] key and then press the [BLUE] and [ENTER] keys simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds. After a cold reset, the BooSt menu appears, listing possible BooSt commands. • To load the Windows Embedded CE 5.0 operating system, type 1.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WORKABOUT PRO G2 3 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3.2 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.2.2.1 Battery Swap Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.11 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 34 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Speaker Stylus LED (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Port Figure 3.1 Front Of WORKABOUT PRO G2 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 The Battery Back Cover Scanner Window Warning Label Battery Stylus Cover (Pointing Tool) Battery Pack Stylus (pointing tool) Tether Port End Cap Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO G2 3.2 The Battery The hand-held operates with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Preparing the unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the WORKABOUT PRO G2. 3.2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Removing The Battery Pack 3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack Important: Always switch the unit off before changing the battery. If you do not turn the hand-held off before removing the battery, it may be necessary to reboot the unit. Any active sessions may be lost. While the battery is being replaced, the WORKABOUT PRO G2 backup battery will save the current data for up to 5 minutes. Refer to “Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On” on page 12. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Chargers And Docking Stations 3.2.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations, refer to “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” on page 213. Lithium Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a variety of chargers and docking stations. These include: • Desktop Docking Station (Model # WA4003-G2)—operates as both a charger and a docking station.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 The Keyboard If the unit does not power up, the power ON/OFF switch located in the battery compartment may be set to OFF. In this case, you’ll need to remove the battery cover and battery and slide the ON/OFF switch to ON. The startup screen is displayed. Note: If the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is in suspend state, pressing [ENTER/ON] key ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working before the computer entered suspend state is displayed.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Activating Modifier Keys The [SHIFT], [CTRL] and [ALT] keys operate much like a desktop keyboard except that they are not chorded (two keys held down simultaneously). The modifier key must be pressed first followed by the key whose function you want modified. 3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the taskbar at the bottom of the hand-held screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Function Keys And Macro Keys The [SPACE] Key Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog box, pressing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a checkbox. On WORKABOUT PRO S G2 models, this key is accessed by key combination – [FN/ORANGE] [0] (zero). The [BKSP/DEL] Key The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Function Keys 3.4.3.1 Function Keys The WORKABOUT PRO G2 keyboard is equipped with a total of 14 function keys. Function keys [F1] to [F4] are located across the top of the keyboard next to the [TAB], [ALT], [CTRL] and [ESC] keys and are directly accessible – a key combination is not required.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys selected character. To access an alpha character, first press the [ORANGE] key and then press the numeric key above which the alpha character you want to type is printed. Choosing A Single Alpha Character The examples below illustrate how to access, A, B and C, all of which are printed in orange characters above the numeric key [2].
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 The Keypad Backlight • Note: Press the [FN/ORANGE] key and then the [SHIFT] key before typing the alpha character. If you want to use uppercase characters at all times, press [FN/BLUE] [SHIFT]. An icon of an uppercase ‘A’ is displayed in the taskbar indicating that all letters will be displayed as uppercase characters. Choosing Multiple Alpha Characters • Lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Calibrating The Touchscreen 3.5.2 Calibrating The Touchscreen If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 touchscreen has never been calibrated, or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, use the Stylus Properties dialog box in the Control Panel to recalibrate the screen. • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window. Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Indicators 3.6 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Indicators The WORKABOUT PRO G2 uses an LED (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen messages and audio tones to indicate the various conditions of the hand-held, the batteries, the scans and so on. 3.6.1 LED A single, two-coloured LED is located on the upper-right side of the keyboard, just above the [ON] key. When you press [ON], the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO G2 Speaker Volume 3.6.2.1 • • Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO G2 Speaker Volume Lock the [FN/BLUE] key ‘on’ and then, press [UP ARROW]—the increase volume key or [DOWN ARROW]—the decrease volume key until the volume meets your requirements. Remember to press the [FN/BLUE] key again to turn it ‘off’. 3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators. Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Onscreen Indicators Modifier Key Indicators [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE] are modifier keys that when pressed, are displayed in the taskbar to indicate that they are active. If a modifier key is locked ‘on’, it is displayed in uppercase characters. For example, if the [FN/BLUE] key is locked on, it is displayed as BLUE KEY in the taskbar. A locked modifier key remains active until it is pressed again to unlock or turn it off.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time 802.11 Radio Signal Quality Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, filled bars within this icon. Good Reception Weak Reception No Radio Link Docking Device When a hand-held is inserted in a docking station or charger, an associated icon appears in the taskbar. Bluetooth Radio This icon displayed in the taskbar represents the installed Bluetooth radio.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Storing Batteries As Lithium Ion batteries age, their capacity decreases gradually, and they are generally considered depleted after approximately 2 years of use (less than 60% of original capacity remaining). Keep in mind however that heavy usage or operating the unit at temperature extremes will shorten the battery life.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Uploading Data In A Docking Station • A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or no useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods. 3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in your WORKABOUT PRO before performing data uploads.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 General Maintenance • Remove the battery cover and the battery. A hinged door at the top of the battery compartment protects the connectors. • 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 the hinged door back into place.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 • • Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions. To clean ink marks from the keypad and touchscreen, use isopropyl alcohol. WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
WORKING WITH WINDOWS EMBEDDED CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . 4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar . . . . . . 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 4.1 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 64). Graphic user interfaces like Windows Embedded CE 5.0 for portable devices and desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation.
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 The Startup Desktop • Double-tap on the appropriate icon—either a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon—to open or launch your selection. If you’re using the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch. • Press [ENTER]. 4.3 The Startup Desktop When the WORKABOUT PRO G2 boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 The Desktop Icons select Desktop. Now the desktop will be “in focus” and the arrow keys will highlight the icons. 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 Device Choosing this icon displays the contents of your WORKABOUT PRO G2 computer.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 The Taskbar 4.3.2 The Taskbar Figure 4.3 The Taskbar The WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and radio signal quality of your unit. If the hand-held is attached to a charger, cradle, docking station or PDM, an associated icon is displayed.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 The Taskbar On the keyboard: • • • • • 4.3.2.2 Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period) to display the Start Menu. Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu. Choose System Tray in the sub-menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you’d like more information. Press [ENTER] to display the appropriate dialog box.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 The Start Menu 4.4 The Start Menu Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the current WORKABOUT PRO G2 security settings. The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with. It is available from the startup desktop or from within any application. To display the menu: • Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period). Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work. Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 The Desktop 4.4.1 The Desktop Choosing the Desktop option from the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT PRO G2 desktop. Figure 4.6 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Desktop 4.4.2 Security Settings Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can define the access level for the WORKABOUT PRO G2: Supervisor or User. Figure 4.7 Security Levels 64 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Security Settings Assigning The Supervisor Security Level The security level is represented by an icon in the shape of a lock in the taskbar. The security levels define the options accessible to the operator in the Start Menu and the taskbar. By default, the security level is set to User, restricting access to only the most basic Start Menu items.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Programs Configuring Security Choosing the Configure button displays the Configure Security dialog box. Figure 4.8 Configuring Security This dialog 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.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Programs ActiveSync® This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. Demo This folder contains the Demo Imager, Demo Scanner, and Demo Signature applications. Demo Imager is used for simple image-capturing purposes and for displaying bar code data and bar code statistics on the same screen with image data and information. Demo Scanner can be used to test how the hand-held reads and writes RFID tags.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Shortcuts 4.4.4 Shortcuts Figure 4.10 Shortcuts Sub-Menu System Tray If your touchscreen is not enabled, you can use the System Tray option to access the icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such as a radio signal icon and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide additional information. • Choose Shortcuts>System Tray.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Settings Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window: • Tap on Shortcuts>Task Manager, or Press [ALT] [ESC]. Figure 4.11 Task Manager 4.4.5 Settings The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu. Figure 4.12 Settings Sub-Menu WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Run Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is running with the Psion Teklogix TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel. Network And Dial-Up Connections The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the WORKABOUT PRO G2 radio or execute an existing configuration.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Shutdown 4.4.7 Shutdown The Shutdown menu includes these options: Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset. Figure 4.14 Shutdown Sub-Menu Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is set to User level, the Shutdown option is replaced by Suspend. A sub-menu is not available. Suspend The Suspend option suspends the WORKABOUT PRO G2 immediately. This is equivalent to turning the hand-held off.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box 4.5 Using A Dialog Box A dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.15) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information. You can move between dialog items by tapping on them with your stylus, or by pressing the arrow keys and the [TAB] key ([SHIFT] [TAB] moves the cursor backwards). Tabs Radio Button Textbox Drop-down Menu Checkbox Button Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Using A Dialog Box Checkbox: This box allows you to select or deselect an option. To select or deselect a checkbox, press the [TAB] key to highlight the checkbox, and press the [SPACE] key to select or deselect it. Radio buttons: These buttons allow you to choose from a number of options. For example, in the sample screen in Figure 4.15 on page 72 you can choose to Obtain an IP address via DHCP or Specify an IP address.
5 CONFIGURATION 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Remote Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The TekTerm Application . . . . . . . . . . . . Pocket PC Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . The Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Panel Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 Display Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.1 Display Backlight . . . . . . . . 5.6.1.2 Display Appearance . . . . . . . 5.6.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.7.1 The Devices Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2 The Servers Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3 Outgoing Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.4 Active Conn. Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.5 The Properties Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection . . . . . . 5.8 Total Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.11.3 Decoded (HHP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.1 Decoded (HHP) Scanner Options . . . . 5.11.3.2 Decoded (HHP) Advanced Options . . . 5.11.3.3 Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.4 Trioptic Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.5 Code 128 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.6 EAN 13 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.7 EAN 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.8 UPC A Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.11.3.38 Postal: Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.39 Postal: Kix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.40 Postal: Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.3.41 Postal: Royal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.4 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.4.1 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Options . . . . . . 5.11.4.2 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Advanced Options 5.11.4.3 Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.4.4 Code 128 . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Configuration 5.11.5.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) 5.11.5.13 Composite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.14 PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.15 Micro PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.16 2D Data Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.17 2D QR Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.18 2D Maxicode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.19 2D Aztec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.20 Postal: PlaNET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11.5.21 Postal: PostNET . . . .
Chapter 5: Configuration Remote Connect 5.1 Remote Connect Remote Connect is a WORKABOUT PRO G2 application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine, using the WORKABOUT PRO G2 (Windows Embedded CE 5.0 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, or contact Psion Teklogix support services.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Control Panel Note: If you are uncertain how to move around a dialog box and make selections, review “Using A Dialog Box” on page 72. When the WORKABOUT PRO G2 boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed, and any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. To access the Control Panel: • Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel. If you’re using the keyboard: • Press [FN/BLUE] [.] to display the Start Menu.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons 5.5 Control Panel Icons The Control Panel provides a group of icons that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your WORKABOUT PRO G2. App Launch Keys By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch those applications from a single key-press. Bluetooth Devices Provides options for Bluetooth radio setup.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Internet Options Provides options to configure your Internet browser. You can determine items such as the default and search page that the browser applies when connecting to the Internet, the cache size, the Internet connection options, and the security level that is applied when browsing. IPv6 Support Refers to a new Internet Protocol specification (version 6) that has been published to use 128-bit IP addresses (replacing version 4).
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons PC Connection Enables direct connections to a desktop computer. Selecting the Change Connection button allows you to change the type of direct connect to your PC. Power Displays battery pack power status. (Alternately, battery status can be accessed through the taskbar.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Storage Manager Allows the user to view information about the storage devices that are present, such as SD-MMC flash cards. For details, see page 129. Stylus Adjusts how Windows Embedded CE 5.0 recognizes your double-tap (as slow or rapid successive taps). In the Calibration tab, you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the Recalibrate button and following the directions on the screen. System Displays system and memory properties.
Chapter 5: Configuration Basic Setup 5.6 Basic Setup 5.6.1 Display Properties • In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon. Figure 5.2 Choosing The Display Icon 5.6.1.1 Display Backlight The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time when the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is in use (key press, scanner trigger or data received from the host).
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties Note: • Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only. In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab. Notes: Backlight changes take effect immediately. You do not need to reset the unit. To maximize battery run time, keep the display backlight brightness and active durations as low as possible. Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the WORKABOUT PRO G2 backlight.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties Dim For The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at half the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) after expiration of the Bright For delay and as long as no user action takes place (such as a keypress or scan trigger). At the expiration of the Dim For duration, the display backlight shuts off.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.6.2 Keyboard Properties This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialog box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys, the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of the [BLUE] and [ORANGE] modifier keys. This dialog box also allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters. • In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon. Figure 5.3 Choosing The Keyboard Icon 5.6.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 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, and 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 Properties 5.6.2.3 • Keyboard One Shot Modes In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab. The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your WORKABOUT PRO G2 behave. For each modifier key—[ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ORANGE] and [BLUE]—you have the following options in the drop-down menu: Lock, OneShot, and OneShot/Lock. Note: Keep in mind that checking the taskbar lets you know whether or not these keys are locked on.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties OneShot If you choose OneShot, the modifier key remains active only until the next key is pressed. OneShot/Lock OneShot/Lock allows you to combine these functions. When you choose this option and you press the modifier key once, it remains active only until the next key is pressed. If you press the modifier key twice, it is locked ‘on’, remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time to turn it ‘off’. 5.6.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties A message screen is displayed instructing you to Enter Key Strokes to Record • 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: [CTRL] [ALT] [ENTER], or choose the Stop Recording button. A new screen called ‘Verify Macro’ displays the macro sequence you created.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.6.2.5 • Unicode Mapping In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Unicode Mapping tab. The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] 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.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Adding And Changing Unicode Values Important: Changes to Unicode mappings are not saved until you exit the Keyboard Properties dialog box. • Choose the Add/Change button. • Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. In the sample screen above, a value will be assigned to virtual key 0 (VK 0). Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field, and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 5.6.2.6 Scancode Remapping A scancode is a number that is associated with a physical key on a keyboard. Every key has a unique scancode that is mapped to a virtual key, a function or a macro. Scancode Remapping allows you to change the functionality of any key on the keyboard. A key can be remapped to send a virtual key (e.g. VK_F represents the ‘F’ key; VK_RETURN represents the [ENTER/ON] key, etc.), perform a function (e.g.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Adding A Remap To add a new remapping: • Choose the Add button at the bottom of the dialog box. The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed. • Note: Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume And Sound Properties Editing A Scancode Remap To edit a scancode: • In the Scancode Remapping tab, tap the stylus on the remap you want to edit. • Tap on the Edit button, and make the appropriate changes. • Tap on OK to save your changes. Removing A Remap To delete a remap: • In the Scancode Remapping tab, highlight the scancode you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. • Tap on OK. 5.6.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.6.3.1 • • Volume Adjustments Slide the volume button to the left to lower the beeper volume or to the right to increase the beeper volume. Under the heading Enable sounds for, enable the conditions under which you want the WORKABOUT PRO G2 to emit a beep. 5.6.4 Power Management Properties This icon displays a Power Properties dialog box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to manage battery use.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties 5.6.4.1 • 5.6.4.2 • Battery Capacity In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Battery tab to view battery details. Power Saving Suspend In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab. Power Source This drop-down menu allows you to specify whether the unit is using AC Power or Battery Power. WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties Suspend Timeout Important: Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 10 minutes. To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is ‘on’ (see “Display Backlight” on page 87).
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Management Properties Important: Selecting Maximum backup time will reserve approximately 20% of the battery capacity for memory backup. Once the battery is drained, the system RAM memory is lost and the unit must cold boot. In most real-time transaction environments this is not a problem (it only takes a few seconds to cold boot).
Chapter 5: Configuration Stylus Properties Low Power Warnings The sliding scale at the bottom of this tab allows you to specify the remaining battery capacity at which a warning message is displayed on the WORKABOUT PRO G2 screen, from 0% to 20%. 5.6.4.5 Devices This tab controls power to individual CF and SDIO slots, and built-in devices. Enable or disable the checkboxes as needed, then tap on OK to save your changes. 5.6.
Chapter 5: Configuration Stylus Properties 5.6.5.1 • 5.6.5.2 Double-Tap In the Double-Tap tab, follow the directions to tailor the sensitivity of the stylus when you tap on the 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. • 5.6.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers 5.6.6 Manage Triggers This option allows you to configure how bar code scanners and other devices such as RFID readers are triggered. You can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time. • In the Control Panel, choose the Manage Triggers icon. Figure 5.6 Manage Triggers Icon • 106 In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers 5.6.6.1 Trigger Mappings A trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application, the “owner(s)” of the trigger source. When the specified key is pressed, the owner (for example, a decoded scanner) is sent a message. Important: It is not possible to have two or more identical mappings—for example [F1] cannot be mapped to the Non-Decoded Scanner twice—even if the trigger type is different.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers OK The OK button in the top right of the Manage Triggers screen saves all changes made. If the cancel button X is tapped instead, or the [ESC] key is pressed, all changes made will be discarded. 5.6.6.2 Add And Edit Trigger Mapping These dialogs allow the user to add and edit trigger mappings. Trigger Key This dropdown list allows you to specify the source of the trigger events, such as the Grip Trigger, Left Scan, etc., for the trigger module selected.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Add Key Only existing trigger sources are shown in the Source combo-box. To add a new source to this list, tap on the Add Key button. A dialog will pop up and allow you to select the keyboard key to use as a trigger source. Trigger-Press Type You can enable either an Up/Down or Double Click response to a trigger press. Normally, when a trigger (keyboard key, etc.
Chapter 5: Configuration Certificate Assignment 5.6.7 Certificate Assignment • In the Control Panel, choose the Certificate icon. Figure 5.7 Certificates Icon This option is used in conjunction with 802.1x authentication to enhance WORKABOUT PRO G2 security. For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client-side devices (WORKABOUT PRO G2s), refer to the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/security.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth Setup 5.7 Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks (PAN). The technology is based on a short-range radio link that operates in the ISM band at 2.4 GHz. When two Bluetooth-equipped devices come within a 5 meter range of each other, they can establish a connection.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab 5.7.1 The Devices Tab If you intend to configure Bluetooth communication with specific devices (a scanner or printer for example), power on and bring the devices within 5 m (16.4 ft.) of the hand-held before proceeding with the discovery process described below. Scan • Click on the Scan button to list available devices. Figure 5.9 Available Bluetooth Devices Wait for the WORKABOUT PRO G2 to complete its scan (approximately 20 seconds).
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab Note: During the scanning process, addresses are located first, followed by names. Only the names of devices that are within the Bluetooth radio coverage range will be retrieved. The Active column indicates whether any service is activated for that device. When a service is activated, the device is displayed in the list even when it is not detected during the scan. The PIN column indicates whether you have a PIN (password) set for the device.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Devices Tab 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. To add a service to the Outgoing port, an active service must first be deactivated. Then you can choose the ‘Outgoing’ option from the Activation menu (highlight a service, right-click or press the [SPACE] bar to display the Activation menu).
Chapter 5: Configuration The Servers Tab 5.7.2 The Servers Tab The Bluetooth connection is initiated from your WORKABOUT PRO G2 to the remote device. Therefore the WORKABOUT PRO G2 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 G2. There is currently one server profile available: Serial. • Tap on the checkbox to activate the server, and it will display the associated port name beside the server name.
Chapter 5: Configuration Outgoing Tab 5.7.3 Outgoing Tab Outgoing Port acts as a serial port that can be used to connect to a list of Bluetooth devices (one at a time), but you have the freedom to switch on-the-fly. The Outgoing Port checkbox allows you to create the Outgoing port. When the port is created, the Outgoing tab lists the port name. The Outgoing list dialog box displays a list of services marked as ‘Outgoing’. The * column indicates the currently selected service.
Chapter 5: Configuration Active Conn. Tab 5.7.4 Active Conn. Tab The Active Conn. tab lists the Name, Address, and Type of the currently active connections. The table is periodically updated, but it can take a few seconds before it reflects the actual list of connections. The Type column of the table shows ‘ACL’ or ‘SCO’. The Connection list table shows the connections for scanning as well as the service connections.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Properties Tab 5.7.5 The Properties Tab The Properties tab displays information about your WORKABOUT PRO G2, and provides some port options. The Device Name field shows the device name of your WORKABOUT PRO G2. This name can be changed (see the Note on the previous page 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 G2 radio.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 1. To set up the internet parameters, choose the Network And Dial-up Connections icon from the Control Panel. Figure 5.10 Network And Dial-up Connection Icon 2. Choose the Make New Connection icon. Figure 5.11 Creating A GPRS Connection WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 3. In the Make New Connection dialog box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection. 4. Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box. 5. In the drop-down menu labelled Select a modem, choose the name of the modem with which you want to connect, and then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box. 120 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection The WORKABOUT PRO G2 communicates via Bluetooth to your Bluetooth-equipped cellular telephone and retrieves the parameters for the Device Properties dialog box. The WORKABOUT PRO G2 then disconnects. 6. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within, and press [ENTER] to save your changes. WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held With Windows Embedded CE 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection 7. In the Modem dialog box, choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box. 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. 9. The values in the Dialing Properties dialog box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications.
Chapter 5: Configuration The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection Once you’ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press [ENTER] to save your changes. 10. At this point, you’ll need to return to the Control Panel, and choose the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 11. In the network connection window, the new network configuration, in this case GPRS Network is displayed. Tap on the new icon.
Chapter 5: Configuration Total Recall 5.8 Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to back up/restore applications and settings. Keep in mind that to protect your data from erasure during a ‘clean start’, the Total Recall profile must be stored on a SD/MMC card or externally to the device on a USB memory stick or on a PC. Note: • In Windows Embedded CE 5.0, the registry and installed programs are stored in the Flash file system and are not lost on reset.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile 5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile In the drop-down 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. • Choose the Next button to begin the process. Profile Information This dialog box lists the possible storage destinations for the profile file.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile • • For this device only–creates a backup that is manually restored by the operator. • AutoRestore for this device only–creates a profile that automatically restores itself following a clean start. • AutoRestore for this and other devices–creates a profile that automatically restores after resuming from a clean start, but it will not contain the touchscreen calibration coordinates or the Wireless radio settings.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile The Select Files option allows you to select predefined file types. • Remove the check mark next to All Files. You’ll notice the checkbox next to Select Files changes , indicating that additional options are available. • Choose this icon next to Select Files to view your options. Figure 5.14 By File Type Choosing By Individual File displays a pop-up menu where you can tailor the list of files you want to back up. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating A Backup Profile To remove a file from your backup list: • Choose Remove Files—a dialog box is displayed listing the files that will be backed up. • Highlight the item you want to remove from the list, and tap on the Remove button. Choosing By File Type allows you to select the file types that you want backed up. Figure 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Restoring A Profile Perform The Operation Figure 5.17 Performing The Backup • Choose the Backup button to start the process, and create a profile. 5.8.2 Restoring A Profile To manually restore a profile: • Choose Restore Selected Profile from the drop-down menu, and choose the Profile Name displayed in the drop-down menu. Note: You can also manually restore an auto restore profile located in flash or a storage device. 5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating Partitions 1. Select Start> Settings>Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double-click on the Storage Manager icon. The Storage Manager menu opens: 3. Select the memory card from the drop-down list. 4. Press the Dismount button to dismount the memory card. All partitions on the card will be dismounted. 5. Press the Format button to format the memory card. Warning: All partitions and information on the card will be erased during the formatting process. 5.9.
Chapter 5: Configuration Creating Partitions 1. Press the New button next to the Partitions list box. The New Partition dialog appears: 2. Enter a name for the partition. 3. If more than one partition is desired, uncheck the Use All Available Disk Space checkbox, then specify the desired number of sectors to be used by the partition: Note: The sector size of the card is given on the left-hand side of the Storage Properties dialog. 4. Press OK.
Chapter 5: Configuration Partition Management 5.9.3 Partition Management Partitions can be individually dismounted, mounted, deleted, or formatted as well. These and additional tasks are available from the Partition Properties dialog: To dismount a partition: 1. Select the desired partition. 2. Press the Properties button. The Partition Properties dialog appears. 3. Press the Dismount button. The partition is dismounted. The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list.
Chapter 5: Configuration Partition Management 4. Press the Format button. The Format dialog appears: 5. Choose your format options. These options include: • Version of file system (FAT-16, for devices holding up to 4 GB; or FAT-32, for devices containing up to 32 GB). • Number of FATs (File-Allocation Tables). • Number of entries allowed in the root directory. • Cluster size (.5 KB to 64 KB). There are also two checkboxes, which govern: • Whether to use the transaction-safe FAT file system (TFAT).
Chapter 5: Configuration IPv6 Support 3. Press the Mount button. The partition is mounted. The asterisk appears next to its name in the partitions list. The Partition Properties dialog has buttons for additional functions. Partitions can be defragmented, and their file structure can be scanned. 5.10 IPv6 Support The IPv6 Support icon in the Control Panel allows you to activate IPv6 network support on your unit if your network setup requires this.
Chapter 5: Configuration Scanner Settings 5.11 Scanner Settings The Teklogix Scanners icon in the Control Panel provides dialog boxes in which you can tailor bar code options and choose the bar codes your scanner will recognize. The parameters are preset with the default settings of the decoded scanner installed in the unit. If you wish to recover the factory defaults after making changes, the defaults can be applied to a selected parameter, sub-tree of parameters, or all scanner parameters.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bar Codes 5.11.1 Bar Codes 5.11.1.1 Scanner The dropdown menu to the right of the Scanner option allows you to choose from one of the following scanner types used with your hand-held: Decoded (internal), Decoded (HHP), Decoded (Intermec ISCP) and Imager. The symbologies listed change to reflect the scanner you choose and the bar codes it supports. Important: To improve the decode speed and performance, enable only those codes that are required by the application.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners 5.11.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanners • Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Decoded (internal). 5.11.2.1 Options Note: Some options are available only for specific scanners. Refer to the option names in this section for scanner model identification. Dot Time (msec) The value selected for “Dot Time (msec)” determines (in milliseconds) how long the targeting dot remains on before the scanner switches to a normal scan sweep.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed.Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value between 5 and 99, each number representing 0.1 seconds. 5.11.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value from 1 to 4. Linear security level 1 specifies that the following code types must be successfully read twice before being decoded: Code Type Length Codabar All MSI Plessey 4 or less D 5 of 5 8 or less I 2 of 5 8 or less “Linear security level 2” specifies that all types of codes must be successfully read twice before being decoded.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Raster Height And Raster Expand Rate These parameter determine the laser pattern’s height and rate of expansion. Note: These parameters are only used when either Programmable Raster or Always Raster is assigned to the “2D Scanning Mode” parameter. “2D Raster Height” and “2D Raster Expand Rate” are intended for very specific applications and are usually not required for normal scanning purposes.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from PDF417 and MicroPDF417 bar codes containing Character Set ECIs, even when the ECI Protocol is disabled. ECI Decoder Setting this parameter to on enables the scanner to interpret any Extended Channel Interpretations (ECIs) supported by the scanner. This parameter has no effect on symbols that were not encoded using ECIs.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Code 39” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Decode Perf. Level This parameter provides three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation – this is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes. Keep in mind that increased levels reduce decode security.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners 5.11.2.6 Code 128 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 128”. Enable GS1-128/GS1 US Previously UPC/EAN and UCC, these types of bar codes include group separators and start codes. Enable ISBT 128 To successfully scan this variation, “Enable ISBT 128” must be set to on. Decode Performance If this parameter is set to on, one of three decode levels assigned to the “Decode Performance Level” parameter can be selected. Decode Perf.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Suffix Char This character, if non-zero, is added after a successfully decoded bar code. Press the key you want to insert in the dialog box attached to this parameter. The ASCII/Unicode key value of the keypress is displayed. Strip Leading This parameter determines the number of characters that will be removed from the beginning of the bar code before the prefix character is added.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners UPC-A, Preamble When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed where you can choose one of three options for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: System Char – system character transmitted with the data, Country Code and System Char – both the country code (“0” for USA) and system character are transmitted with the data, or None – no preamble is transmitted.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Conv. UPC-E To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Conv. UPC-E1 To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Security Level This parameter controls the tolerance for decoding edge-to-edge UPC/EAN bar codes. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can choose a level from 0 to 3. Lower values have a lower tolerance for misreads, but they also increase the time it takes to decode the bar code. Linear Decode “Linear Decode” applies to code types containing two adjacent blocks (e.g., UPC-A, EAN-8, EAN-13).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners 5.11.2.13 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to ON to enable “Codabar”. Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Codabar” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box labelled Set Code Lengths where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner. Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. Choosing Two discrete lengths allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. Length within a range allows you to decode a code type within a specified range from 6 to 55.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box labelled Set Code Lengths where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner. Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. Choosing Two discrete lengths allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. Length within a range allows you to decode a code type within a specified range from 4 to 14.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.2.17 RSS Code Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “2D RSS Code” scanning capability. Enable RSS-14 (Reduced Space Symbology) RSS-14 code can be either purely linear or split in half with one half stacked on top of the other half. Stacking the code reduces the bar code length, and providing the nominal height of the code is maintained, it can be omni-directionally scanned.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Internal) Scanners Enable CC-C And Enable CC-AB To activate these components, set these parameters to on. Enable TLC-39 This composite component integrates MicroPDF417 with the linear code. Setting this parameter to on enables this parameter. 5.11.2.19 PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables PDF-417 two dimensional (2D) coding. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.2.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3 Decoded (HHP) 5.11.3.1 Decoded (HHP) Scanner Options Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value from 1 to 10. 5.11.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Low Power Timeout To extend laser life, you can select the length of time the scanner remains active following a successful decode. The scanner wakes from low power mode when a bar code is scanned – a successful decode restores normal blinking. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min or 3 min.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Append If this parameter enabled, any Code 39 bar code that contains a space as the first character will be “stored in memory”. Once a Code 39 barcode containing a non-space first character is scanned, this bar code will be appended to the bar codes containing the spaces and the imager will transmit the ALL the data. The spaces are then removed. Pharmaceutical This is a numeric (0-9) fixed length barcode used by Italian pharmacies.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 0 to 80. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.6 EAN 13 Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 13”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.11.3.7 EAN 8 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 8”. Check Digit If you enable this parameter, a check digit is included with the decoded bar code data. Addendum Add-on 2 And Addendum Add-on 5 An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. Enabling these parameters defines the length of the addendum bar code to either 2 or 5 characters.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Transmit Number System If this parameter is enabled, the number system digit is transmitted with the decoded bar code data. Addendum Add-on 2 And Addendum Add-on 5 An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. Enabling these parameters defines the length of the addendum bar code to either 2 or 5 characters. Addendum Required When this parameter is set to on, the scanner does not accept the main bar code without an addendum.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Transmit Number System If this parameter is enabled, the number system digit is transmitted with the decoded bar code data. Addendum Add-on 2 And Addendum Add-on 5 An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. Enabling these parameters defines the length of the addendum bar code to either 2 or 5 characters. Addendum Required When this parameter is set to on, the scanner does not accept the main bar code without an addendum.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 0 to 80. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.12 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Concatenation “Codabar” supports symbol concatenation. When you enable Concatenation, the imager looks for a Codabar symbol with a “D” start character that is adjacent to a symbol with a “D” stop character. In this case, the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D” characters omitted. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Plessey Minimum And Plessey Maximum Length These parameters apply to Plessey bar codes.The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 4 to 48. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.14 Code 11 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 11”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Check Digit When this parameter is set to Validate only, the integrity of a symbol is checked to ensure that it complies with specified algorithms. If “Check Digit” is set to Validate and Transmit, the check digit is validated and transmitted with the data. Setting this parameter to None disables this function. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 48. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.18 Discrete 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Discrete 2 of 5”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 60. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.20 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “RSS Code” scanning capability.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.11.3.21 PosiCode (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “PosiCode” scanning capability. PosiCode “PosiCode” is a “position” based symbology. A position based symbology de-couples the widths of the bars from their positions. The centers of the bars are specified to be laid out on a grid of equally spaced parallel lines.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) “GS1-128” uses a series of Application Identifiers to include additional data such as best before dates, batch numbers, quantities, weights and many other attributes needed by the user. EAN/UCC 128 Emulation The options in this parameter allow you to turn this emulation on or off, or to enable RSS Emulation. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.11.3.25 Micro PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Micro PDF-417”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 366. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.11.3.27 Code 49 The “Code 49” bar code is a multiple-row bar code that can encode the full ASCII character set below ASCII 128. Up to 49 alphanumeric characters or 81 numeric characters can be encoded into two to eight rows. Each row is divided by a separator bar. The top and bottom of the symbol also have separator bars that extend to the ends of the minimum quiet zones. Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 49”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 1500. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.30 2D QR Code Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “2D QR Code”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) 5.11.3.32 2D Aztec Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “2D Aztec”. Aztec Runes Aztec Runes, the smallest type of Aztec Code symbol, has the ability to encode a very short license plate message. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.35 Postal: Australian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Australian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.36 Postal: Canadian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Canadian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.37 Postal: China Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: China”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.39 Postal: Kix Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Kix”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.3.40 Postal: Korean Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Korean”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.11.4 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) • Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Decoded (Intermec ISCP). 5.11.4.1 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Options Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can enter a value between 1 and 10 seconds. 5.11.4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Low Power Timeout To extend laser life, you can select the length of time the scanner remains active following a successful decode. The scanner wakes from low power mode when a bar code is scanned – a successful decode restores normal blinking. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min or 3 min.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Reading Range Determines the reading distance from which a bar code can be successfully scanned. The default setting, Extended, allows for increased reading distance. Start/Stop Transmit Setting this parameter to on enables the transmission of start and stop characters, which are usually not transmitted. Code 39 can start and end with either a * or a $ character (see also next parameter Accepted Start Char).
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.11.4.4 Code 128 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Code 128”. GS1-128 “GS1-128” is the GS1 implementation of the Code 128 barcode specification. The former correct name was UCC/EAN-128. GS1-128 Identifier “GS1-128 Identifier” allows the AIM ID " ]C1" for EAN 128 to be transmitted or removed. By default, this identifier is transmitted if EAN 128 is enabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) transmitted. Choosing Concatenated or Single transmits single codes or concatenated codes. If only one code of a pair is read, that code will be transmitted as a single code. If both codes in a pair are detected, they will be concatenated provided that ISBT Concat Any Pair (see below) is enabled. ISBT Concat Any Pair Enabling this parameter causes all code pairs that can be, to be concatenated even if they do not comply with Section 4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) ISBN Conversion When this parameter (International Standard Book Number) is enabled, the first 3 characters (‘978’) are ignored and the checksum (0.9, ‘X’) is calculated on the remaining characters. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.11.4.6 EAN 8 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 8”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Convert To EAN 13 If this parameter is enabled, a UPC A bar code is converted to EAN 13. Prefix/Suffix Refer to “Prefix/Suffix” beginning on page 144. 5.11.4.8 UPC E Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC E”. Enable UPC-E1 Set this parameter to on to allow “UPC-E1” (zero suppressed) bar code scans. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Addendum An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. This parameter provides two options: Not Required but Transmitted if Read or Required and Transmitted. • Double-tap on Addendum to display a dialog box listing your options. • Highlight an item, and tap on OK. When “Addendum” is set to Not Required but Transmitted if Read, the scanner searches for an addendum and if one exists, appends it to the main bar code.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.4.11 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Set Length L1, Set Length L2, And Set Length L3 Lengths for “Codabar” can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays dialog boxes where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner. Length Mode You can choose to set L1 as Minimum Length or L1,L2,L3 as Fixed Length.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Plessy Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the Plessy bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.4.13 Code 11 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 11”. Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are MOD 10 Check and Double MOD 10 Check.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Reading Range This parameter determines the reading distance from which a bar code can be successfully scanned. The default setting, Extended, allows for increased reading distance. Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are Disabled, MOD 10 Check and French CIP. “Check Digit Verification” uses the specified algorithm of the option you've chosen to ensure the integrity of the symbol data before transmitting.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.4.16 Discrete 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Discrete 2 of 5”.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 5.11.4.17 Telepen Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Telepen”. Format This parameter allows you to set the bar code character format to either ASCII or Numeric. Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.4.
Chapter 5: Configuration Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.4.19 PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “PDF-417”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.4.20 Micro PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Micro PDF-417”. Code 128 Emulation When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from certain Micro PDF-417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager 5.11.4.21 Codablock Enable Codablock A Set this parameter to on to enable “Codablock type A”. Enable Codablock F Set this parameter to on to enable “Codablock type F”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 143 for details. 5.11.5 Imager • Tap on the Scanner drop-down menu, and choose Imager. 5.11.5.1 Imager Options TekImager Enabled Setting this option to on enables the imager installed in your hand-held.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager When more than one bar code is visible in a single snap shot, this parameter allows you to specify that only the centre image within the imager framing marker be read. When this parameter is set to on, the target dot is pointed at the centre image and only that image is returned. Max Number Barcodes This parameter specifies the maximum number of bar codes the imager will attempt to decode in an image. A maximum of 6 bar codes can be decoded at one time.
Chapter 5: Configuration Imager 5.11.5.2 Imager Advanced Options Important: Do not adjust the advanced options without first consulting Psion Teklogix technical support. Factory Defaults On Reboot The value assigned to this parameter determines whether or not the driver will restore the factory defaults to the imager device on the next reboot. Note: The driver will default the imager device on a ‘clean’ reset, regardless of the value of this parameter.
