7545MBWZ Hand-Held Computer User Manual March 22, 2012 ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System P/N 8000211.
This user manual supports Model Numbers: • • 7545MBW & 7545MBWZ FCC ID: GM37545MBW & GM37545MBWZ © Copyright 2010 by Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9 http://www.psionteklogix.com 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.
Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Teklogix Inc. provides a return to factory warranty on this product for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with the Statement of Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability provided at: www.psionteklogix.com/warranty The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend to any product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization.
1. Declaration Of Conformity When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment the product and its approved UK and European peripherals fulfil all requirements for CE marking. EU Directives This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directives 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC, as applicable. Declarations are available from your local representative.
Ezen készülék technikai jellemzői megfelelnek a vonatkozó 1999/5/ EC, 2004/108/EC és 2006/95/EC EU rendeletekben foglalt követelményeknek. A megfelelőségi dokumentáció a gyártó helyi partnereinél áll az Ön rendelkezésére. Questo prodotto,ove applicabile, risponde alle direttive Europee 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC e 2006/95/EC. Dichiarazioni sono disponibili presso il vostro rappresentante locale.
Dan l-apparat huwa konformi mar-regolamenti stipulati mid-Direttivi Ewropej 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC u 2006/95/EC skond kif inhu applikabbli. Kopji ta’ dawn id-dikjarazjonijiet huma aċċessibbli mingħand ir-rappreżentant locali tiegħek. Este equipo cumple com las condiçãos vigorantes de la EU diretivas 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC e 2006/95/EC, com é pertinente. Las normativas estão disponível com su representado local.
2. Regulatory Summary FCC Information To Users Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Some equipment in hospitals and aircraft are not shielded from radio frequency energy. Do not use the hand-held onboard aircraft, or in hospitals, without first obtaining permission. Do not use near pacemakers.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Warning for Australia The user needs to switch off the device when exposed to areas with poten-tially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 About the User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Overview of Omnii Hand-Held Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7545 ii 3.1 Battery Details. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 3.1.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 3.1.2 Battery Swap Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 4.1 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4.1.1 Navigating Using a Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 4.1.2 Navigating Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 4.2 4.3 4.4 Working with Files, Folders, and Programs . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.6 iv 5.5.5.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 5.5.5.4 Keyboard Macro Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 5.5.5.5 Unicode Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 5.5.5.6 Scancode Remapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 5.7 Dr. Debug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 5.7.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 5.7.2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 5.7.
Contents 7.6.2 SE955 Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 7.6.2.1 SE955 Decode Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 7.6.3 SE965 Scanner - TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 7.6.3.1 SE965 Decode Zones - TBD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents C.3 C.4 C.2.1 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5 C.2.2 Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6 C.2.3 Decoded (Internal) Data Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-8 C.2.4 Code 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents C.5 C.4.19 Composite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-37 C.4.20 TLC-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-37 C.4.21 PDF-417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-38 C.4.22 Micro PDF-417 . . . .
Contents D.4.4 D.4.5 D.4.6 D.4.7 D.4.8 D.4.9 D.4.10 D.4.11 D.4.12 D.4.13 D.4.14 D.4.15 D.4.16 D.4.17 D.4.18 D.4.19 D.4.20 D.4.21 D.4.22 D.4.23 D.4.24 D.4.25 D.4.26 Code 128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-24 EAN 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-24 EAN 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 About the User Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Overview of Omnii Hand-Held Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.4 Regulatory Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Introduction About the User Manual 1.1 About the User Manual This User Manual describes how to configure, operate, and maintain the Psion Teklogix Omnii Hand-Held Computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Operation describes preparing Omnii for operation, including setting up your wireless network.
Chapter 1: Introduction Text Conventions Appendix C: Bar Code Settings - TBD details your bar code options. Appendix D: Teklogix Imagers Applet describes in detail your imager’s settings. 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of Omnii Hand-Held Computer Platform • • • Texas Instruments® OMAP3® Processor, 800 MHz Flash Memory: configurable from 512 MB to 16 GB RAM 256 MB Operating System • Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of Omnii Hand-Held Computer • Keyboards - Large selection of backlit keypads in both alpha and numeric formats. For a list of currently available keyboard configurations, consult your Psion Teklogix representative, or go to “Keyboard and Keypad Kits” on page 181.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of Omnii Hand-Held Computer Figure 1.1 7545 Model Figure 1.
2 BASIC OPERATION 2.1 Omnii Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2.2 Preparing Omnii for Operation . 2.2.1 The Battery . . . . . . Replacing the Battery Pack 2.3 Switching Omnii On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 14 14 15 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Omnii Features 2.1 7545 Features Figure 2.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation 7545 Features Figure 2.2 Side Views Left Side Right Side Vertical Scroll Button Volume Rocker Button Scan Button ENTER Button Battery Release Latch Side Rail Slot for Snap Module Arm Figure 2.3 Bottom View 1 2 3 1 - Docking Connector 2 - Alignment Pin Holes 3 - M2.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Preparing Omnii for Operation 2.2 Preparing 7545 for Operation 2.2.1 The Battery Omnii is powered by a Lithium-ion Smart Battery pack, 5000 mAh—Model ST3000. Important: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the Omnii Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide (PN 8000191). Battery packs shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% and must be fully charged prior to use.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Switching Omnii On and Off Note: If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery and use the device while the battery charges. Assuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not been altered, a battery can be removed for up to 5 minutes without losing data. After 5 minutes the terminal may reboot. 2.2.2 Removing the Battery Pack • • 2.2.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Resetting Omnii Important: If your Omnii fails to power up, consider the following troubleshooting options: The battery may be overheated (>60C°), a non-Psion Teklogix battery may be installed, or the battery may have fallen below the configured Suspend Threshold. See “Suspend Threshold and Estimated Battery Backup” on page 117 for details. To switch on the hand-held, you will need to replace the overheated battery.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Resetting Omnii Warm Reset To execute a warm reset: • Press and hold down the [FN] key and the [ENTER/Power] key simultaneously for a minimum of four seconds. A warm reset closes open applications; any unsaved data are lost. Installed programs and saved data are preserved. Note: You do not need to reset your Omnii after configuring the radio.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Attaching Carrying Accessories • Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [ENTER/Power] key, and the [SCAN] key, simultaneously for a minimum of four seconds. After the cold reset, the BooSt menu appears. • Type ‘1’ to “Run Main OS” (continue loading the Windows Embedded CE operating system). Hard Reset Important: This procedure is recommended as a last resort, when all other methods fail. To execute a hard reset: • • Remove the battery.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Configuring Your Wireless Network The Omnii touchscreen feature is factory-calibrated and ready-to-go; however, over time the touchscreen's operating parameters may change, and it may need to be recalibrated for correct operation. Refer to “Calibrating the Touchscreen” on page 50 for details. 2.7 Configuring Your Wireless Network Omnii contains an integrated 802.11b/g radio module.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Status Tab 2.8.1 Wi-Fi Config: Status Tab The Status tab displays information about the wireless network to which Omnii is configured to connect. When there are no network profiles configured, this tab is not populated. Disable/Enable Radio: This button toggles between Disable Radio and Enable Radio depending on whether the radio is turned off or on. 2.8.2 Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab • To configure the radio for a wireless network, tap on the Configure tab.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab Scan: Used to detect and list available wireless networks. You can highlight a network in the list, and tap on Add New to activate the network. There are two methods available when configuring a radio network—you can either scan for an existing network or manually create a network. If you tap on the Scan button, a list of networks detected by the radio is displayed.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab Note: Each Auth. Mode has a unique Configure Profile screen attached to it with fields appropriate to the authorization mode you’ve chosen. Open Authentication Open authentication does not provide security. When this option is chosen, Omnii will connect to wireless networks which do not use authentication or encryption. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP provides static security to prevent others from accidentally accessing your network.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab 2.8.2.2 Encryption The Encryption menu allows you to choose the type of encryption that will be used to protect transmitted data. Choose an Encryption method valid for your network from the drop-down menu. Only the Encryption options that are compatible with the type of Auth. Mode you’ve chosen will be listed. In fact, in some cases, this menu will not be available at all. 2.8.2.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab • • • • • • PEAPv0-MSCHAPv2: Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to encrypt EAP traffic. MSCHAPv2 is used as the inner authentication method. This is appropriate for use against Windows Active Directory and domains. PEAPv1-GTC: PEAP authentication using GTC as the inner method which utilizes one time passwords (OTPs) for authentication against OTP data bases such as SecureID.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab 2.8.2.6 Connecting the Wireless Network Your configured network is listed in the Configure tab. An [X] next to a network indicates that this is the network to which Omnii will connect. • Tap on the Connect button to activate your network. The Status tab is displayed. The Status field displays ASSOCIATING while the 802.11b/g radio attempts to connect to the network.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Configuring TCP/IP 2.8.3 Configuring TCP/IP If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address. 2.8.3.1 IP Address To assign an IP address for your Omnii: • Tap on the radio icon in the taskbar, or Tap on Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. Tap on the radio icon for which you want to assign an IP address—in the sample screen below, the icon is labelled SDIO86861.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Configuring TCP/IP The Wireless Statistics screen is displayed. • Tap on the IP Information tab. Figure 2.7 SDIO86861 IP Information Tab Note: When DHCP is enabled, tapping the ‘Renew’ button forces Omnii 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 hand-held is dropped from the network. To define a static IP address: • Tap on the Configure button.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Configuring TCP/IP • • Tap on the radio button next to Specify an IP address to select it. Type an IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address in the appropriate fields. Press [ENTER] to save your information. 2.8.3.2 Name Server Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically. • • In the SDIO86861 IP Information tab (see Figure 2.7), tap on the Configure button. Tap on the Name Servers tab.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Wi-Fi Config: Advanced Tab 2.8.4 Wi-Fi Config: Advanced Tab Use Windows to configure my wireless settings In the Advanced tab you can set Windows to configure the radio, using Wireless Zero Config. • Tap on the checkbox to the left of Use Windows to configure my wireless settings to enable this option. Tap here to add a checkmark to activate the Windows radio configuration. Power Save Mode This allows you to set the 802.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Checking the Scanner • A dialog box is displayed letting you know that you will lose all unsaved data. Tap on OK. Once the reset is complete, if you checked the box next to Use Windows to configure my wireless settings, the Wireless Zero Config screen is displayed on the hand-held. Refer to Appendix B: “Wireless Zero Config” for details. 2.9 Checking the Scanner If your Omnii is equipped with an internal scanner, you can test it to ensure that it is operating properly.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Using Microsoft ActiveSync 2.10.1 Using Microsoft ActiveSync Note: If you use a serial port to connect devices like Omnii to your desktop computer, the connection may not succeed because ActiveSync has trouble connecting at nondefault baud rates. To work around this problem, set the ActiveSync baud rate on the desktop to use the same baud rate as the device.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Dialing a Number Phone Number Entry Field Send Button Backspace Button End Button Universal International Dialing Prefix Mute Button 2.11.1 Dialing a Number To make a phone call, all you need is the recipient’s phone number. • • • • • • Type the recipient’s phone number in the phone number entry field. Send button – tap to dial the number you typed. Backspace button – tap to erase characters in the phone number entry field. End button – tap to disconnect the phone call.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Voice Menu Call Lists The Call List command manages your call history, listing calls you’ve Dialed, Received and Missed. When you choose one of these commands, a dialog box lists the phone numbers. A drop-down menu provides a list of commands you can execute on a phone number in the Call List. You can choose to: • • • Dial the number, Send a New SMS, or Add to phonebook to add the highlighted phone number to your phonebook.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Voice Menu • • Choose a command in the drop-down menu. Tap on the Execute button to carry out the command. Services The Service menu offers a Call Forwarding option for your hand-held. If you choose this option, it may take a number of seconds for your unit to read the network settings. To forward all calls: • Tap in the checkbox next to Forward all calls, and then type the phone number to which all incoming phone calls will be routed.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation File Menu – Phonebook Management Using the drop-down menu, you can choose to: Hang Up All Calls - This option only appears when more than one call is listed. Hang Up - This option disconnects only the call you’ve highlighted in the list. Hold - This option places the call you’ve highlighted on hold. Retrieve - This option is only available when a call is on hold, and choosing it retrieves the call you have highlighted from hold.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation File Menu – Phonebook Management To add a new phone number to your phonebook: • Choose New Entry in the drop-down menu, and tap on Execute. • • • Type the name corresponding to the phone number you want to add. Press Tab and type the phone number you want to store. Tap in the checkbox next to Store in SIM to save the phone number there, or leave this checkbox blank if you prefer not to store the number on the SIM card.
Chapter 2: Basic Operation File Menu – Phonebook Management You can choose one of the following: • New Entry to add another phone number, • New SMS (Short Message Service) to send a new SMS, • Edit Entry to change an existing name and/or phone number, or • Delete Entry to erase an existing phone entry. In the Phonebook: • • Highlight the entry with which you want to work. Choose a command from the drop-down menu, and tap on Execute to carry out the command.
3 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 7545 3.1 Battery Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.1 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.2 Battery Swap Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1.3 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 The Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1 Regular Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2.1 Activating Modifier Keys . . . . . . . 3.2.2.2 Locking Modifier Keys . . . . . . . . 3.2.2 Modifier Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8.1 Caring for the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3.8.2 Cleaning Omnii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Battery Details 3.1 Battery Details Omnii Hand-Held Computers operate by lithium-ion battery packs, Model ST3000. Please see the following sections for detailed battery information: • • • • • 3.1.1 Installation: “Preparing Omnii for Operation” on page 14. Calibration and power settings: “Power Properties” on page 115. Chargers and docking stations: “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” on page 179.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Charging the Battery Important: If your Omnii fails to power up, consider the following troubleshooting options: The battery may be overheated (>60C°), a non-Psion Teklogix battery may be installed, or the battery may have fallen below the configured Suspend Threshold. See “Suspend Threshold and Estimated Battery Backup” on page 117 for details. To switch on the hand-held, you will need to replace the overheated battery.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Regular Keys Press the [SHIFT] key twice to lock the shift state on (the up arrow in the taskbar will be underlined). Press [SHIFT] again to turn the shift state off. To access CAPS LOCK mode, press [FN] + [SHIFT]. In this state, if you press a numeric key, the number is displayed rather than the normal shifted function of that key. Press [FN] + [SHIFT] again to turn the CAPS LOCK mode off.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Modifier Keys The [SCAN] Key Omnii is equipped with a single [SCAN] key on the keyboard and an extra [SCAN] button located on the left side of the unit. [SCAN] keys activate the scanner beam. For units that do not have internal scanners, these keys can be remapped to serve other functions. 3.2.2 Modifier Keys The [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN] and [SYM] keys are modifier keys that change the function of the next key pressed.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Function Keys and Macro Keys 3.2.3 Function Keys and Macro Keys In addition to the standard keyboard functions (see “The Keyboard” on page 42), Omnii supports function keys and macro keys. All function keys and macro keys can be custom defined for each application. The TekTerm application utilizes these keys (for detailed information, see the TekTerm Software User Manual, P/N 8000073). 3.2.3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Numeric Keyboards—Accessing Alpha Keys 3.2.3.2 Macro Keys Important: Refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 104 for details about creating macros. Several of the Omnii keyboards are equipped with a series of macro keys that can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys like the [ENTER/Power] key, the [BACKSPACE] key, any function key and arrow key, etc.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii The Keypad Backlight The examples below illustrate how to access A, B and C, all of which are printed in blue characters above the numeric key [2]. The letters you choose appear in the softkey bar as you press the numeric key, providing a visual indicator of which letter will be displayed on the screen. To choose the letter ‘a’: • • Press the [FN] key, and press the numeric key [2]. Press the [FN] key again to unlock or turn it off.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii The Display 3.3 The Display Omnii is equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions. The backlight switches on when a key is pressed. 3.3.1 Adjusting the Display Backlight The behaviour of the display backlight and the intensity of the backlight can be specified in the Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel. Note: Refer to “Backlight” on page 97 for details about the Display Properties dialog box. 3.3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Indicators 3.4 Indicators Omnii uses LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), onscreen messages, vibrations, and audio tones as indicators. 3.4.1 LEDs Omnii is equipped with four coloured LEDs. This section outlines what these LEDs indicate. Important: If an LED is illuminated in red, the operator should be cautious as this generally indicates an abnormal operating condition or active laser emission. Figure 3.3 LED Status Indicators 1 2 3 4 1. Battery Charge Status 2.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii LEDs Table 3.2 Battery Charge LED Behaviours Charge LED Behaviour Function OFF External power not detected. Solid Green Battery charging complete. Flashing Green Charge in progress. Yellow Cell temperature out of range for charge. Solid Red Unable to charge battery. 3.4.1.2 Operating System Status LED The second LED indicates system notifications and operating system status. It is also available for user-loaded custom Windows Embedded CE applications.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Onscreen Indicators 3.4.1.4 Scanner Status LED The fourth (far right) LED indicates scanner status. Scan LED Behaviour 3.4.2 Function OFF The scanner is not in use. Solid Red during scan Scan in progress. Solid Green after decode OFF when scan ended Successful scan. Flashing Red Unsuccessful scan.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Onscreen Indicators Windows® Start Button If you are using the touchscreen, you can either tap the Windows icon at the bottom left of the screen, or press the [Windows] key to display the Start Menu, and then tap on the desired application. Modifier Key Indicators [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN] and [SYM] are modifier keys that have onscreen indicators to show when a key is active or locked.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Audio Indicators Bluetooth Radio This icon displayed in the taskbar represents the installed Bluetooth radio. Input Panel You can tap the Input Panel icon to activate the soft keyboard application. 3.4.3 Audio Indicators Omnii supports several audio options, including Bluetooth. The optional rear speaker can be used for system (Windows) sounds and .wav files. When a rear speaker is absent, those sounds are routed to the front receiver.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Inserting the microSD Card and SIM Card 3.6 Inserting the microSD Card and SIM Card There are two slots available in the battery compartment—the lower slot is provided for a microSD (Secure Digital) card, which provides additional non-volatile memory to your Omnii, and the upper slot is for a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, which allows access to the Voice option, access to the Internet, and so on. microSD Card Slot OPEN SD Cover 3.6.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Uploading Data in a Docking Station Draft 1 For a SIM card: • • • Slide the SIM card metal door latch to the right to unlock it, then flip the door open. Slide the card into the guides on the SIM card door. Swing the hinged door back down into place, and slide the metal door latch to the left to lock it. OPEN LOCK 3.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Cleaning Omnii Draft 1 If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable screen protector (ST6112). These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touchscreen. When they become scratched and abraded, they are easily removed and replaced. 3.8.2 Cleaning Omnii Important: Do not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth with mild detergent to wipe the unit clean.
Draft 1 4 WINDOWS EMBEDDED CE 6.0 4.1 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications . 4.1.1 Navigating Using a Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . 4.1.2 Navigating Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . 4.2 Working with Files, Folders, and Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 61 61 62 4.3 Using a Dialog Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 4.
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Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications 4.1 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications Graphic user interfaces like Windows Embedded CE for portable devices and desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action.
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Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Using a Dialog Box If you’re using the keyboard: • • 4.3 Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch. Press [ENTER]. Using a Dialog Box A dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.2) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information. You can move between dialog items by tapping on them, or by pressing the arrow keys and the [TAB] key ([SHIFT] [TAB] moves the cursor backwards). Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Using a Dialog Box Draft 1 Drop-down: This type of menu is identified by up and down arrows next to the drop-down menu to indicate that additional options are available. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the menu, and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to cycle through the options. Checkbox: This box allows you to select or deselect an option.
Draft 1 4.4 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop When Omnii boots up, the default startup desktop (Windows Classic Shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. Note: The startup folder is located in \Windows\StartUp and \Flash Disk\StartUp. Figure 4.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Desktop Icons Draft 1 My Device Choosing this icon displays the contents of your Omnii. If you’re not sure how to work with the files, folders and programs displayed, refer to “Working with Files, Folders, and Programs” on page 62. Recycle Bin This option temporarily stores items that were deleted, allowing you to either permanently delete or restore these items. Internet Explorer Choosing this icon launches Internet Explorer—a standard Windows Embedded CE version.
Draft 1 4.4.2 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Taskbar The Taskbar Omnii 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 Snap Module, an associated icon is displayed. In addition, the taskbar displays the application(s) currently running on your unit.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu • • • • Draft 1 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. 4.4.2.
Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work. If you’re using the keyboard: • Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press [ENTER], or If the menu item has an underlined character: • Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display the Run dialog box, type the letter ‘r’.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu Draft 1 4.4.3.1 The Desktop Choosing the Desktop option from the Start Menu displays the Omnii desktop. 4.4.3.2 Programs • Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options. The programs displayed will be those resident in the Windows\Programs folder of the computer. Figure 4.
Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu This sub-menu allows you to choose Command Prompt, Internet Explorer, installed applications (e.g., Microsoft WordPad), PsionVU Access, Remote Desktop Connection, Wi-Fi Config, or Windows Explorer. Demo This folder contains the Demo Scanner, Demo Signature and Demo Sound applications. Demo Scanner can be used to test how the hand-held reads and writes bar codes.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu Draft 1 Wi-Fi Config The Wi-Fi Config application is used to configure the Omnii 802.11b/g radio for one or more wireless network profiles. Windows Explorer The Windows Explorer installed on your Omnii is consistent with all Windows Embedded CE devices. 4.4.3.3 Shortcuts Figure 4.5 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.
Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu To cycle through your active applications: • • Choose Shortcuts, Cycle Tasks, or Press [ALT] [TAB]. 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].
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu Draft 1 4.4.3.4 Settings The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dialup Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu. Figure 4.6 Settings Sub-Menu Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your Omnii is running with the Psion Teklogix TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel.
Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The Start Menu 4.4.3.5 Run Choosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open or launch. 4.4.3.6 Shutdown The Shutdown menu includes these options: Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset. Suspend The Suspend option suspends Omnii immediately. This is equivalent to turning the handheld off.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The PsionVU Desktop Shell Draft 1 Warm Reset The Warm Reset option resets the hand-held, leaving all saved files and registry settings intact. Any unsaved data is lost. Cold Reset The Cold Reset option resets the hand-held (see page 17). Any files not stored in permanent memory are lost; however, the registry settings are saved. 4.
Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The PsionVU Desktop Shell of the next set of icons. Swiping the screen to that direction will move the display to the next screen. Note: Although the Desktop appearance defaults to the “Ingenuity” theme, the theme is not changed using the PsionVU Shell icon. To change themes, open the Shell Settings>Advanced menu in PsionVU Access (see “Shell Settings” on page 124).
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 The PsionVU Desktop Shell Draft 1 Favourites Bar The Favourites Bar replaces the Windows Classic Shell’s Desktop and Start Menu. These icons are the program shortcuts from your Windows>Start Menu. Tapping once will open the program. If you tap and hold on an icon, the application name is displayed. Notifications Bar This bar shows the run-time program notifications for Battery, Volume, Wi-Fi, Phone or GPRS, and other notifications for the programs you are running.
Draft 1 4.5.1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Restoring the Windows Classic Shell Restoring the Windows Classic Shell The default Desktop appearance and actions can be restored by tapping on the PsionVU Shell icon in the Favourites Bar. Figure 4.8 Shell Switch to Windows Classic Shell Desktop Note: Omnii will be reset if you choose to switch shells. 4.5.2 Shutdown Turning off Omnii places the hand-held into a power-saving suspend state.
Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Shutdown Draft 1 Note: If your Desktop is switched to the Windows Classic Shell, the unit will display a shutdown options screen before turning off (see “Switching Omnii On and Off” on page 15). Resetting Omnii To perform a warm or cold reset, or boot to BooST, use the keyboard shortcuts described below. Warm Reset To execute a warm reset: • Press and hold down the [FN] key and the [ENTER/Power] key simultaneously for a minimum of four seconds.
Draft 1 Chapter 4: Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Shutdown Hard Reset Important: This procedure is recommended as a last resort, when all other methods fail. To execute a hard reset: • • Remove the battery. Using a coin, or other conductive item, connect pins 5 and 6 of the Omnii battery contacts for at least 6 seconds. Pin 6 • Pin 5 Replace the battery and power Omnii on. The terminal will boot as if from a cold reset.
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Draft 1 5.10.1 Formatting a Memory Card . 5.10.2 Creating Partitions . . . . . 5.10.3 Partition Management. . . . 5.11 Teklogix Imagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 .154 .155 .158 5.12 Teklogix Scanners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.12.1 Bar Codes Tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Draft 1 5.1 Chapter 5: Configuration Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is an Omnii application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine, using Omnii (Windows Embedded CE device). Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this connection: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspx or contact Psion Teklogix support services.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Draft 1 To access the Control Panel: • Press [Windows] to display the Start Menu. • Tap on Settings>Control Panel. If you’re using the keyboard: • • Press [Windows] to display the Start Menu. Highlight Settings in Start Menu, and press the [RIGHT] arrow key to highlight the Control Panel. • Press the [ENTER] key. The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your Omnii. Figure 5.1 Control Panel Icons 5.4.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Bluetooth Opens the Bluetooth Manager which provides options for configuring various Bluetooth peripherals. It also provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices and provide network access. Certificates This program provides access to the Certificates Manager and Stores.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Draft 1 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. Keyboard Toggles character repeat on and off and specifies delay and rate for repeated characters.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons PC Connection Enables direct connection to a desktop computer (or through ActiveSync—see “Data Transfer between Omnii and a PC” on page 30). Selecting the Change Connection button allows you to change the type of direct connection to your PC. Power Displays battery pack power status. (Alternately, battery status can be accessed through the taskbar.) Additional tabs allow you to determine suspend states and specify a suspend threshold.
Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Icons Draft 1 System Properties Identifies the computer’s software and hardware components, indicating which components are installed, their version or part numbers, and whether they are enabled or disabled. Teklogix Imagers The Teklogix Imagers applet is used to create, modify, delete, and activate imager settings. This icon is only present when the appropriate imager is installed. For detailed information, see Appendix D: “Teklogix Imagers Applet”.
Draft 1 5.5 Control Panel Applications: Basic Setup 5.5.1 App Launch Keys Chapter 5: Configuration Control Panel Applications: Basic Setup The App Launch Keys icon allows you to map a key to an application so that you can then launch the application from a single key-press. • In the Control Panel, choose the App Launch Keys icon. To assign an application key: • Tap the Add button. • Press the key you want to use to launch an application.
Chapter 5: Configuration App Launch Keys Draft 1 • Once you’ve selected the file you want to map, tap on OK. The cursor moves to the Data field. You can use this field if you need to need to define command line parameters for your application. If you don’t want to assign any parameters, you can leave the Data field blank. If, for example, you want to assign an application launch key to launch the WordPad application, you can leave this field blank.
Draft 1 5.5.2 Chapter 5: Configuration Certificates Certificates This program provides access to the Certificate Manager and Stores. The Certificate Manager displays the certificates in the Windows Certificate Store, and allows you to import, delete, and view these certificates. Omnii checks that the certificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that Omnii explicitly trusts. This option is used in conjunction with 802.1x authentication to enhance Omnii security.
Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties 5.5.3 Display Properties • 5.5.3.1 Draft 1 In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon. Background • In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Background tab. This dialog box allows you to customize your background image. 5.5.3.2 Appearance • 96 In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Appearance tab.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Display Properties This dialog box allows you to customize the display colour scheme. 5.5.3.3 Backlight The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time. The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with how long the backlight remains on when the unit is not in use (no key press, scanner trigger, etc.). Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.
Chapter 5: Configuration Input Panel Draft 1 Note: 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 Omnii backlight. Sliding the bar to the left lowers the light intensity, and sliding it to the right raises the intensity.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Input Panel Soft Keyboard Input Panel Button Icon Tapping on the Input Panel button displays a soft input panel (soft keyboard) that can be customized using the Input Panel dialog box. Important: If the Input Panel button icon is not visible in the taskbar, from the ‘Start’ menu, tap on Settings>Taskbar and Start Menu. Tap the checkbox next to ‘Show Input Panel Button’. To remove this icon from the taskbar, tap in the checkbox to erase the check mark.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Draft 1 Figure 5.2 Input Panel Properties • Tap on the Options button to change the appearance of your soft keyboard. Note: You can also display this dialog box by double-tapping on the Input icon in the farright corner of the taskbar. Figure 5.3 Soft Keyboard Options 5.5.
Draft 1 • Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon. 5.5.5.1 Key Repeat Note: These settings apply when a key is held down continuously. • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Repeat tab. Repeat Delay The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Draft 1 5.5.5.2 Keyboard Backlight • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab. Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Omnii keyboard backlight. Sliding the bar to the left darkens the keyboard backlight intensity, and sliding it to the right lightens the intensity. Note: The keypad backlight maximum brightness will decrease over time as it ages.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your Omnii behave. For each modifier key—[ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [FN], and [SYM]—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. For example, if the [FN] key is locked ‘on’, the taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays it underlined.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Draft 1 5.5.5.4 Keyboard Macro Keys • In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Macros tab. A macro has 200 programmable characters (or “positions”). The macro keys can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys including [ENTER], [BACKSPACE] and [DEL] ([FN]-[BACKSPACE]), function keys and arrow keys. Recording and Saving a Macro You can program up to 6 macro keys, depending on your keyboard layout.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties • 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. The Save button is highlighted.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Draft 1 5.5.5.5 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.
Draft 1 • • Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties 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. Note: To add a shifted state, [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], press [TAB] to position the cursor in the checkbox next to ‘SHIFT Pressed’ and/or ‘CTRL Pressed’. Press [SPACE] to select the shift state you want to assign.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Draft 1 Note: When using the Mobile Devices SDK Developers' Guide (P/N 8100016), note that the [ORANGE] key is interchangeable with the [SYM] key. Similarly, in the context of the scancode mapping tables, ‘Orange’ is interchangeable with ‘SYM’. The Normal table defines unmodified key presses; the FN table defines key presses that occur when the [FN] modifier is on; the SYM table defines key presses that occur when the [SYM] modifier is on.
Draft 1 • Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode. Note: The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping. Virtual Key, Function and Macro The radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped: Virtual Key, Function or Macro. When Virtual Key is selected, you can choose to force [SHIFT] to be on or off when the virtual key is sent.
Chapter 5: Configuration Keyboard Properties Draft 1 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. 5.5.5.7 Lock Sequence The Lock Sequence menu allows you to lock the Omnii keyboard to prevent keys from being pressed accidentally when, for example, the unit is inserted in a holster. • • • To lock the keyboard, tap in the checkbox next to Enable key lock sequence.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Locked Keyboard Icon • 5.5.6 Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard. Manage Triggers Allows users 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. • In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Draft 1 5.5.6.1 Trigger Mappings A trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application, the module(s)—sometimes referred to as “trigger consumer(s)”—of the trigger source. Along with keyboard keys, the external trigger (scan button) is software-based. When the specified key is pressed, the owner (for example, a decoded scanner) is sent a message.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Add Tapping this button brings up the Add Mapping dialog (see page 113), so that you can add new trigger mappings. Edit Tapping this button brings up the Edit Mapping dialog (see page 113), so that you can edit existing trigger mappings. Remove Tapping this button removes an existing mapping. OK The OK button in the top right of the Manage Triggers screen saves all changes made.
Chapter 5: Configuration Manage Triggers Draft 1 Note: It is possible to map the same source to different modules (trigger consumers)—for example, to both the Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/operations will occur simultaneously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID Readers. It is also possible to map different sources to the same module (trigger consumer)—for example, two different trigger keys can be mapped to the RFID File System.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Microphone Show All Modules By default, inactive owners are not shown. By checking this checkbox, all owners, both active and inactive, are displayed. 5.5.7 Microphone • In the Control Panel, choose the Microphone icon. Use this dialog box to adjust the gain for the specific microphones associated with your hand-held. • Tap on the drop-down menu, and choose the microphone for which you want to adjust the gain.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Properties • Draft 1 In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon. 5.5.8.1 Battery Capacity • In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Battery tab to view battery details. 5.5.8.2 Power Saving Suspend • 116 In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Power Properties Power Source This drop-down menu allows you to specify whether the unit is using AC Power or Battery Power. Suspend Timeout Important: Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 3 minutes. To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is ‘on’ (see “Backlight” on page 97).
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Properties Draft 1 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).
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Power Properties 5.5.8.4 Advanced • In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Advanced tab. Allow Suspend With This menu allows you to specify whether or not your unit will enter Suspend Mode while it is operating with an active PPP connection, network interface or active TCP/IP connection.
Chapter 5: Configuration Power Properties Draft 1 WWAN Power Mode This menu allows you to enable power to your WWAN radio, and whether or not the radio will turn off when Omnii enters Suspend Mode. 5.5.8.6 Battery Health The Battery Health service provides an estimate of battery health based on a number of different measurements, beyond just capacity. Important: Battery Health is an estimate and should not be depended on to provide a 100% account of battery condition.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration Power Properties Enable Battery Health Service This option allows you to enable the service. To access the menus after enabling the service, you will need to either wait until a resume from Suspend or restart Omnii. Wakeup Device on Battery Insert When this option is enabled, whenever the battery is replaced Omnii is powered up from Suspend and the current health of the battery is displayed.
Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access 5.5.9 Draft 1 PsionVU Access PsionVU Access enables you to customize your computer settings, remove or add shortcuts to the desktop and Control Panel, and limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access Figure 5.4 PsionVU Settings 5.5.9.1 Administrator Password By setting an Administrator Password, you can limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security. The default security setting allows User access to all options, therefore restrictions and settings can be configured without setting a password.
Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access Draft 1 The option Show Password changes the displayed password from hidden (***) to readable. 5.5.9.2 Shell Settings The Shell Settings application has two menus: Applications and Advanced. Applications The Applications menu lists all the applications installed on the computer, alphabetically. The items checked in this view are shown on the Desktop.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access When you select an application and tap on Edit, you will see fields for Command, Parameters, and Display Name. • Command: The Command field is prefilled with the path and name of the executable (.exe) or corresponding link (.lnk). If the selected file can’t be found (e.g. external memory card has been removed, files have been deleted), a message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen: “These files cannot be found.
Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access Draft 1 Note: If “Disable access to the Start Button” is selected, but the “PsionVU Access by Key Sequence” remains unchecked, you will see the following status-message “!A Key Sequence is required when the Start Button is disabled.”, the checkbox will be autochecked, and the focus will be set to the key-sequence selection. • Notifications: If disabled, the Notifications tooltips will still display.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access The following item is not optional: • PsionVU Access Key Sequence: Sets the key sequence to open PsionVU Access. 5.5.9.3 Restrictions This section deals with items that are by default available to users but can be restricted by an administrator. Advanced The Advanced menu lists the system features you can restrict or block. Notifications The Notifications menu allows you to block or disable notifications.
Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access Draft 1 5.5.9.4 Control Panel Settings In these menus you can set which applets and tabs you want to Hide in Control Panel, and which applets and tabs will be Accessible as a shortcut icon from the Desktop. • You have the option of setting the entire applet or specific tabs within the applet as hidden or accessible. Any applet that can’t be set is greyed out.
Draft 1 Chapter 5: Configuration PsionVU Access Tapping on the Export button will display a “Save As” Export Settings dialog, with the default name PsionVU_Settings.xml, which the Administrator can change even after it has been saved. The .xml file contains all of the PsionVU configured settings, including the Administrator Password. When the file is imported to a device, the new password is applied immediately.
Chapter 5: Configuration Stylus Properties Draft 1 5.5.10 Stylus Properties Note: Touchscreen calibration may not be enabled on your unit. If your screen appears to require recalibration, contact your supervisor. • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon. 5.5.10.1 Double-Tap • In the Double-Tap menu, follow the directions to tailor the sensitivity of the stylus when you tap on the touchscreen. 5.5.10.2 Calibration Touchscreens rarely require recalibration.
Draft 1 • Chapter 5: Configuration System Properties Follow the directions in the Calibration tab to recalibrate the screen You will be prompted to save the calibration data. Important: If you do not receive a prompt to save your data, there could be a problem with your touchscreen hardware. Contact your Psion Teklogix representative. 5.5.10.3 Touch This tab allows you to disable the touchscreen. • Choose the Touch tab. Select the checkbox next to Disable the touch panel. 5.5.
Chapter 5: Configuration Volume & Sounds Properties Draft 1 • You can create a log (SystemProperties.xml) of your current components, which will be placed in the My Devices folder in Windows Explorer. • Instead of expanding each section of items individually, you can also choose to open all the lists at once by choosing the Expand button, which will then change to a Collapse button to enable you to collapse all the sections as well. 5.5.
Draft 1 • Chapter 5: Configuration Volume & Sounds Properties In the Control Panel, choose the Volume & Sounds icon. 5.5.12.1 Volume Adjustments • • Slide the volume button to the left to lower the volume or to the right to increase the volume. Under the heading Enable sounds for, enable the conditions under which you want the hand-held to emit a sound. 5.5.12.
Chapter 5: Configuration Bluetooth® Setup Draft 1 This dialog box allows you to assign sounds to identify particular actions. For example, you can choose the sound your hand-held will emit when you close a program and choose another sound for a failed scan, etc. Bluetooth® Setup 5.6 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.
