7530 Hand-Held Computer User Manual December 2, 2004 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Part No. 8000007.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Program License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Approvals And Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xiii Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 The 7530 Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 2.5 2.6 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Resetting The 7530 Hand-Held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 ii Features Of The 7530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . 3.
Contents 3.7.6 Operating Internal Two Dimensional (2D) Imager Scanners Connecting & Disconnecting Tethered Peripherals . . . . . . . . . Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time . . . . . . . . 3.9.1 Storing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 Monitoring The Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.11 Uploading Data In A Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12 General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12.
Contents iv 5.3 5.4 5.5 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 . . . . . . 5.5.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.1 Key Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2.2 Keyboard Backlight . . . . . . 5.5.2.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes. . .
Contents 5.8 5.7.2.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.12 MSI Plessey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.13 Discrete 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.14 IATA 2 of 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.15 Postal: Australian . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.16 Postal: Japanese . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.17 Postal: Korean . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.18 Postal: PlaNET. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.19 Postal: PostNET . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2.20 Postal: Royal Mail . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 vi Keyboard Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1 View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1.1 Changing Font Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1.2 Panning The Screen Contents . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1.3 Exiting View Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.2 Using The Task Manager To Switch Between Applications . The Tekterm Status Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TESS Emulation . . .
Contents 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.9.1 Using The Keyboard To Navigate Through Menus . . 6.9.1.1 Sub-Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.1.2 Numeric Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.1.3 Y/N Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.1.4 Alpha Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.1.5 String Entry Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.2 Using The Touchscreen To Navigate Through Menus 6.9.2.1 Sub-Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.9.2.2 Numeric Parameters . .
Contents 6.17.1.4 Using The Asterisk As A Wild Card . . . . . . 6.17.2 Custom Characters (Unicode™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.17.2.1 Creating A Unicode™ Character. . . . . . . . 6.17.2.2 Displaying The Unicode™ Pop-up Window . . 6.18 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18.1 ANSI Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18.1.1 Host Conn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18.1.2 Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.18.1.3 Xmit Modes . . . .
Contents 7.2.1 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . Important Charger Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gang Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.2 Operator Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.3 Charge Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.
Contents 7.11 The 7530 Picker Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.1 Picker Cradle Mounting Recommendations . . . . . . 7.11.1.1 Mounting Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.2 Wiring Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.3 Using The Picker Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.4 Maintaining The Picker Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.11.5 Powered Cradle Installation In High Voltage Vehicles 7.11.5.1 Extreme Wet Environments . . . . . . . . . 7.11.
Contents B.2 Docking Station Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 B.3 Battery Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Appendix C: USB Setup Application C.1 USB Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.1 Launching The Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C.1.2 Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf . C.1.3 Installation: Installing The 7530 As a Device On Your PC C.1.4 Post Installation . . . . . . . . . .
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: 7530 Hand Held Micro-computer with Portable Docking Module R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EEC EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC Article 3.1a (Health): EN 60950: 2000 Article 3.1b (EMC): EN 301 489-17: v1.1.1; 09-2000 Article 3.
Approvals And Safety Summary FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC) Applicant’s Name & Address: PSION TEKLOGIX 2100 Meadowvale Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Contact Person: Iain Roy Telephone No.: (905) 813-9900 US Representative’s Name & Address: 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500 Erlanger, KY, 41018, USA Contact Person: Joe Musgrave Telephone No.: (859) 372-4106 Equipment Type/Environment: Computing Devices Trade Name / Model 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 LASER WARNINGS For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the following warnings: CAUTION Do not look into the laser beam or point the beam at people or animals. CAUTION Using controls or adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. This product contains a laser scanner that emits less than 1.
Approvals And Safety Summary CAUTION! Danger of explosion if a 7530 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 252. Carefully review all battery safety issues.
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer 1.3.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3.2 The 7530 Hand-Held Computer . 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . 5 . . . . . . . 7 . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual 1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix 7530 hand-held computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the 7530 hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the 7530 ready for operation. Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 describes the 7530 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. 4 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer 1.3 About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer The 7530 is a ruggedized hand-held personal computer, running the Microsoft® Windows® CE.net 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 the variety of scanners available.
Chapter 1: Introduction Features - 6 standard antenna integrated onto radio card. optional high performance internal antenna available. Bluetooth SD I/O radio. • Expansion slot: - SD I/O slot that supports extra FLASH memory (up to 512 MB) • Programming environment: - HTML - .net Compact framework - Java, Visual C++ • Bar code applications: - internal 1D and 2D scan engines. - internal CMOS image capture scan engine. - supports decoded and undecoded tethered scanners.
Chapter 1: Introduction The 7530 Hand-Held Computer 1.3.2 The 7530 Hand-Held Computer Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction The 7530 Hand-Held Computer Figure 1.2 7530 Docking Port Figure 1.3 Tether Port Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels 1.3.3 Regulatory Labels Figure 1.5 Laser Warning Labels Figure 1.
Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels Figure 1.7 Manufacturer’s Label Warning: 10 Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
2 BASIC CHECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The 7530 For Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.1 Equipment You Need To Get Started . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.2 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3 Attaching Carrying Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3.1 Attaching The Hand Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1.3.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Powering Up The 7530 And Configuring The Radio . . . . . . . 2.2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Preparing The 7530 For Operation 2.1 Preparing The 7530 For Operation Typically, 7530 hand-helds are configured at the factory and arrive ready for use. Although the 7530 is equipped with an internal Compact Flash and SD I/O slot, these slots are not intended for user modification. If a device needs to be changed or added in these slots, contact qualified Psion Teklogix personnel. Refer to Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices for the service number closest to you.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Attaching The Hand Strap Important: 2.1.3.1 Do not use adhesives such as Loctite to secure the screws on the carrying accessories. These chemicals may damage the plastic casing. Attaching The Hand Strap Note: A Phillips head screwdriver is required. Two Phillips head screws are provided with the hand strap. • Attach the strap to the two threaded inserts located at the back of the 7530 near the top of the unit. Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Attaching The Pistol Grip • Stretch the handstrap toward the base of the 7530, and hook the bottom of the handstrap into the slot near the base of the battery pack. Figure 2.2 Hooking The Hand Strap To The 7530 2.1.3.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip Note: A Phillips head screwdriver is required. The pistol grip is attached to the back of the 7530 using the four threaded inserts in the upper part of the 7530 casing.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Powering Up The 7530 And Configuring The Radio • Position the pistol grip so that it fits snugly over the back of the unit and the inserts on the back of the 7530 align with the holes in the pistol grip. Figure 2.3 Attaching The Pistol Grip • Using a Phillips screwdriver, securely fasten the pistol grip to the back of the 7530. 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Installing The Battery And Switching The 7530 On 2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The 7530 On If you are not using a docking station or PDM: • Slide the charged battery with the contoured plastic facing you into the 7530. Click the battery into place. Figure 2.4 Installing The Battery Note: If you are using a docking station, you can insert an uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 2.2.2 Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 The most common 802.11b settings are configured as defaults. However, there are some fields that must be completed, including the SSID of your access point and the security methods implemented in the network (including access keys).
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 2. Choose the radio icon to open the 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings window – in the sample screen this is labelled $NETWLAN1. Figure 2.6 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings Window 3. Wireless Statistics Tab When you choose the Wireless LAN icon, an 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings window ($NETWLAN1 in the sample below) is displayed. Figure 2.7 Wireless Statistics This tab lists your radio statistics.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 4. Wireless Information Tab The options under this tab display existing networks to which you can connect, and it allows you to add a new network or modify the settings for an existing network. Note: Configure button – To change the settings in an existing network, highlight the network you want to modify, and choose the Configure button to display the Wireless Properties dialogue box.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 5. Wireless Properties Figure 2.9 Wireless Properties Dialogue Box Network name (SSID): • Type the appropriate SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the ‘Network name (SSID):’ text entry field at the top of this dialogue box. The Network name field can contain a maximum of 32 characters. The name assigned here is listed as a preferred network.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 Authentication 802.11 supports two subtypes of network authentication services: Open and Shared. Under Open authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity of the sending station.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 Enable 802.1x authentication “802.1X” is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area networks. It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet network, whether wired or wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS or MD5 encapsulated in an “EAP” is used in conjunction with the “802.1x” standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Assigning An IP Address 2.2.3 Assigning An IP Address If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address. • In the $NETWLAN1 Settings window, press the key followed by the arrow key to display the IP Information tab. Figure 2.11 IP Information Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the 7530 to renew or find a new IP address.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Name Servers Tab • • Press the arrow key to highlight Specify an IP address. Press the key to move from field to field, and type an IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address. Press to save your information. 2.2.4 Name Servers Tab Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. • • • In the $NETWLAN1 Settings window, press the key followed by the arrow key to display the IP Information tab.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Advanced Features 2.2.5 Advanced Features To display the Advanced Wireless Settings dialogue box: • Highlight the Advanced... button in the Wireless Information tab and press . This window lists the available preferred networks. Figure 2.14 Advanced Settings 2.2.5.1 Rearranging Preferred Networks The 7530 attempts to connect with the networks listed in this dialogue box in sequence, beginning at the top of the list.
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Deleting A Preferred Network 2.2.5.2 Deleting A Preferred Network To delete a network from this list: • Press the key to highlight the networks list. • Use the or arrow keys to highlight the network that you want to remove. • Highlight the Delete button, and press . 2.2.5.3 Changing Network Properties To change the properties of an existing preferred network: • Highlight the network that you want to modify.
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 2.5 Calibrating The Touchscreen If your 7530 is equipped with a touchscreen, it will need to be calibrated. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 41 for details. 2.
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 7530 3.1 Features Of The 7530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . 3.2.3 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Switching The 7530 Hand-Held On And Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 3.8 Connecting & Disconnecting Tethered Peripherals . . 3.9 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time . 3.9.1 Storing Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.10 Monitoring The Network Connection . . . . . . . . 3.11 Uploading Data In A Docking Station . . . . . . . . 3.12 General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12.1 Caring For The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . 3.12.2 Cleaning The 7530. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Features Of The 7530 3.1 Features Of The 7530 7530 Screen Sound Port Ambient Light Sensor Tether Port Docking Port Figure 3.1 Front Of 7530 Stylus (Pointing Tool) Scanner Window Battery Pack Tether Port Figure 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 The Battery 3.2 The Battery The 7530 hand-held operates with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Preparing the hand-held unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the unit. 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 252. 3.2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Charging The Battery Installing The Battery Pack To install the battery pack: • Slide the battery pack with the contoured plastic facing you into the 7530. Click the battery into place. Figure 3.3 Installing The Battery Pack • If your computer is equipped with a hand strap, insert the hook at the end of the hand strap into the slot at the base of the battery. 3.2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Switching The 7530 Hand-Held On And Off • • • Combo Docking Station (Model #HU4002) – operates as both a charger and a docking station. Operating as a charger, both the battery installed in the computer and a spare battery can be charged simultaneously. Quad Docking Station (Model #HU4004) – can charge the battery of up to four 7530s inserted in the docking station while transferring data through an Ethernet connection.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 The Keyboard Switching Off The 7530 Important: Keep in mind that turning off the 7530 does not result in a complete reboot; rather, the unit enters a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the 7530 is turned on from suspend state, operation resumes within a few seconds. To switch off the 7530: • Press the key, and then press the key.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Activating Modifier Keys The , and 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 7530 screen.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 The 58-Key Keyboard The Key The key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. The key ( ) erases the character at the cursor position. The And Key The and keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 The 37-Key Keyboard 3.4.4 The 37-Key Keyboard On 37-key 7530s, all alpha characters are printed on the unit plastic in orange typeface above the numeric keys. To access an alpha character, you must first press the key and then press the numeric key above which the alpha character you want to type is printed.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 The 37-Key Keyboard Choosing More Than One Alpha Character From The Same Key If you need to choose more than one alpha character from a single key, you’ll need to press the ‘Accept’ key between alpha selections. The ‘Accept’ key is presented as an arrow ⇒ symbol above the ‘0’ (zero) key. Pressing this key signals the 7530 to display the alpha character you’ve chosen and await the next selection from the same key.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 The Keypad Backlight Suppose you want to type the letters ‘a’, ‘d’ and ‘g’. These alpha characters are accessed from the numeric keys <2>, <3> and <4>. • • • With the key locked ‘on’ (press twice), press <2> to type the letter ‘a’. Press <3> to type ‘d’, and press <4> to type the letter ‘g’. To end alpha selection, press the key a third time to unlock it. 3.4.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Adjusting The Contrast 3.5.2 Adjusting The Contrast Note: In addition to the manual adjustments described in this section, the display contrast can also be adjusted using the Windows CE Control Panel. Refer to “Display Contrast” on page 88 for details about this dialogue box. The display contrast can be adjusted from the unit keyboard using the key and function keys and . Pressing darkens the display, and pressing lightens the display.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 7530 Indicators • Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the ‘Recalibrate’ button. Figure 3.5 Calibration Screen • Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen. 3.6 7530 Indicators 7535s use LEDs (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen messages and audio tones as indicators. 3.6.1 LEDs The 7535 is equipped with four tri-coloured LEDs. This section outlines what these LEDs indicate.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Charge LED User Application LED Radio Traffic LED Scanner LED Charge LED Figure 3.6 Keyboard LEDs 3.6.1.1 Charge LED The lower-right LED is reserved for internal charger/power status. This indicator is active even when the 7535 is inserted in a docking station (and in suspend mode) so that the charge status of the battery can be detected easily. Function Charge LED Behaviour External power not available. Fully charged to within 95% of charge capacity.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Radio Traffic LED 3.6.1.2 Radio Traffic LED The upper-left LED on your 7530 flashes either orange or green to indicate when the radio transmits and receives data. Note: Keep in mind that while the standard 802.11b radio supports the transmit/receive LED, not all radios support this function. Function Radio Traffic LED Behaviour Radio Transmit Radio Receive LED flashes orange. LED flashes green. Table 3.2 Transmit and Receive LEDs 3.6.1.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Onscreen Indicators 3.6.2 Onscreen Indicators The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators. Figure 3.7 Taskbar This display changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a radio is not installed in your 7535, the radio signal icon is not displayed in the taskbar.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Onscreen Indicators Modifier Key Indicators , , , and are modifier keys that have onscreen indicators to show when a key is active or locked. If a modifier key is pressed once to activate it, the key is displayed in the taskbar in lowercase characters – for example, pressing the key once displays blue key in the taskbar.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Audio Indicators Tethered Devices When a peripheral is attached to the tether port and activated, an associated icon appears in the taskbar. The sample to the left indicates that a USB device is connected to the tether port. Scanner USB Device RFID Serial Device Scan-See Docking Device When a 7535 is inserted in a docking station, charger or cradle, an associated icon appears in the taskbar.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Adjusting The Beeper Volume 3.6.3.1 Adjusting The Beeper Volume On 63-key keyboards, the volume function keys are accessed by pressing and . On 36-key keyboards, the volume function keys are accessed by pressing < F3> and . To adjust the beeper volume: • • Press the key twice to lock the key ‘on’ and then, press the increase volume function key or the decrease volume function key until the volume is meets your requirements.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Scanning Techniques 3.7.1 Scanning Techniques Note: The scanning techniques described here apply to internal and external scanners. • • • • • • Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the bar code. Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. In this position, light can reflect back into the scanner’s exit window and prevent a successful decode. Scan the entire bar code.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Troubleshooting 3.7.3 Troubleshooting If the scanner is not working, investigate the following: • Is the 7530 on? • Check that the bar code symbology being scanned is enabled for the 7535 you are using. Check any other parameters that affect the scanning procedure or the bar code. • Check the bar code to make sure it is not damaged. Try scanning a different bar code to verify that the problem is not with the bar code.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Operating Internal PDF Laser Scanners 3.7.5 Operating Internal PDF Laser Scanners This scanner decodes PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes. • • Turn the 7530 on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely. Aim at the bar code and press the scan key or the trigger. The beam expands into a rectangle covering the bar code to properly scan it. The scan beam and a warning indicator are visible until a successful decode is achieved or three seconds have elapsed. 3.7.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Connecting & Disconnecting Tethered Peripherals • When the scan button or trigger is pressed, a red, oval shaped light (the framing marker) is displayed. Centre the framing marker in the field – either in the centre of the bar code you want to scan or in the centre of the area in which multiple bar codes are to be scanned. Illumination LEDs will flash and a picture of the bar code(s) is taken. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time To remove the peripheral: • Grasp the shell of the plug, and pull it back gently to unlock and release the connector. Figure 3.9 Disconnecting The Tether Cable Important: Never attempt to disconnect a peripheral by pulling the connector by the wire. The connector is locked into place and can only be unlocked and removed by pulling back the plug shell. 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time To maximize the run time of your batteries, consider the following: • • • The display backlight is the largest drain on the battery. Try to keep its brightness as low as possible. The hand-held is ‘event’ driven – that is, when the unit is not in use, it reverts to sleep mode (even when it appears to be running), saving battery power. Events include a key press, touchscreen taps and scan triggers.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530 Storing Batteries 3.9.1 Storing Batteries Long term battery storage is not recommended. If storage is necessary: • • • • • Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time. Lithium-Ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batteries at temperatures between 0˚ C and 20˚C. Always charge batteries to 40 to 60% before storing them.
