ADLINK IMX-9000 User Manual

IMX-9000

Rugged Handheld Device

User’s Manual

Manual Revision: 0.10

Revision Date: February 18, 2013

Part No.:

IMX-9000 User's Manual

Revision History

Version Date Description

0.10 2013/02/18 Preliminary release

Copyright 2013 ADLINK Technology, Inc.
All Rights Reserved

The information in this document is subject to change without prior notice in order to

improve reliability, design, and function and does not represent a commitment on the part

of the manufacturer.

In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or

consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product or

documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are

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Safety Precautions

For user safety, please read and follow all instructions, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and

NOTES marked in this manual and on the associated equipment before handling/operating

the equipment. To avoid damaging the product due to improper operation, please read the

manual thoroughly before use.

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IMX-9000 working temperature.

Operating temperature range is -10°C to 50°C .

Storage temperature range is -20°C to 60°C.

Discharge temperature range is 0°C to 40°C.

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The use of any batteries or accessories not originally sold or

manufactured by ADLINK may cause damage to the product.

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The charging cradle only supports charging of two batteries

simultaneously. Attempting to charge three or more batteries at the same

time may damage the cradle or result in other safety risks.

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Do not connect any USB devices when charging the batteries as this may

damage the cradle or result in other safety risks.

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Do not power on the IMX-9000 if it is forbidden to use wireless equipment

or if using such equipment will cause noise, interference or other dangers.



Wireless devices may suffer decreased performance due to

electromagnetic interference.



Power off the IMX-9000 when refueling. Do not use the IMX-9000 in gas

stations or when near flammables.



Power off the IMX-9000 in or nearby areas where blasting occurs and

abide by related safety rules. Do not use the IMX-9000 in places with

blasting operation.



Only authorized maintenance staff can repair the IMX-9000.

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Before trying to connect the IMX-9000 to other devices, read the user

manual for proper instructions. Do not connect the IMX-9000 to any

incompatible products.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before

you operate your system. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future use.

 Please read these safety instructions carefully.

 Please keep this User‘s Manual for later reference.

 The equipment can be operated at an ambient temperature of 50ºC for discharge;

40ºC for charge.

 The equipment should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on

the rating label. Make sure the voltage of the power source when connect the

equipment to the power outlet.

 If the equipment is not use for long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to

avoid being damaged by transient overvoltage.

 All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

 Please keep this equipment from humidity.

 Do not use this equipment near water or a heat source.

 Never pour any liquid into opening; this could cause fire or electrical shock.

 Openings in the case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these

openings. Make sure you provide adequate space around the system for ventilation

when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the ventilation

openings.

 To avoid electrical shock, always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the

wall outlets before removing covers.

 If one of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

personnel:

A. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.

B. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.

C. The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to user‘s

manual.

D. The equipment has dropped and damaged.

E. If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

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 Never open the equipment. For safety reason, the equipment should only be opened

by qualified service personnel.

 “CAUTION – Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions”

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Table of Contents

REVISION HISTORY..............................................................................................................................................................2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................................4

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................6

1 OVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................................................7

1.1

IMX-9000 L

1.2

P

ACKAGE CONTENTS

2 QUICK START ................................................................................................................................................................ 9

2.1

I

NSTALLING A

2.2

I

NSTALLING A MICRO SD CARD

2.3

I

NSTALLING A BATTERY

2.4

C

HARGING THE BATTERY

2.5

I

NDICATOR

2.6

P

OWER ON/OFF

AYOUT

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SIM C

ARD

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LEDS.................................................................................................................................................... 13

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2.7

K

EYPAD

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3 TURN THE IMX-9000 ON FOR THE FIRST TIME ................................................................................................ 17

3.1

R

ECALIBRATE THE

3.2

S

ETTING THE TIME AND DATE

3.3

S

OUND SETTING

3.4

D

ISPLAY SETTING

3.5

ADLINK P

3.6

R

EADER UTILITY

3.7

RFID R

4 GETTING CONNECTED ............................................................................................................................................ 26

4.1

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4.2

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

EADER UTILITY

NSTALLING MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC

ONNECTING TO YOUR COMPUTER

IMX-9000

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OWER UTILITY

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SCREEN

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1 Overview

1.1 IMX-9000 Layout

No. Description No. Description

1 LCD 12 Function key 2

2 Front camera 13 Back camera

3 Communication LED 14 Camera flash light

4 Power LED 15 Back clip

5 Scan window 16 Stylus

6 Software reset 17 Hand strap pad

7 Headset jack 18 Battery cover

8 Volume up 19 Battery cover lock

9 Volume down 20 Charging pad

10 USB port

11 Function key 1

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1.2 Package Contents

The IMX-9000 is packaged with the components listed below. If any of the items in the

contents list are missing or damaged, retain the shipping carton and packing material

and contact the dealer for inspection. Please obtain authorization before returning any

product to ADLINK.

 IMX-9000 Handheld Computer
 Battery (3900 mAh)
 AC Adapter and plug
 Hand strap
 USB cable
 Quick guide

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2 Quick Start

2.1 Installing a SIM Card

1. Open the battery cover by releasing the two locks and lifting the cover

2. Open the waterproof cover to expose the SIM card slots.

 Insert the SIM card in the correct direction.

 Lock the SIM card cover after inserting the SIM card.

2.2 Installing a Micro SD Card

1. The Micro SD card slot is under the SIM card slot.

2. Lift the SIM slot to expose the Micro SD card slot.

3. After inserting the Micro SD card, lock the SIM card slot in place.

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2

2.3 Installing a Battery

1. Insert the bottom of the battery into the IMX-9000.

2. Press the battery down to lock it in place.

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2.4 Charging the Battery

There are three methods to charge the battery.

1. USB Charge: Connect the USB connector from the DC adapter to the

2. Charging Cradle: Connect the DC adapter to the charging cradle to

USB socket of the IMX-9000 as shown. Insert the correct plug for your

region into the DC adapter and plug it into the wall socket to begin

charging.

charge the IMX-9000 and secondary battery simultaneously.

3. Secondary Battery Charging: The LED on the charging cradle will

change from red to green when charging is complete.

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 The IMX-9000 cannot be charged while using the PC USB connection.

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1 2

2.5 Indicator LEDs

The Power LED and Communication LED are located at the top of the

IMX-9000.

No. Name Description

1 Power LED

Red: Charging

Green: Charging completed

2 Communication LED Blue: Bluetooth enabled

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2.6 Power On/Off

Powering On

1. Install and charge a battery.

2. Press and hold the Power button for around 2 seconds until the

Powering Off

1. Press and hold the Power button for around 2 seconds.

2. The IMX-9000 is powered off when the screen turns off.

IMX-9000 is powered on.

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2.7 Keypad

Keypad Definitions

Color Codes:

There are three key colors on the keypad that are active depending on

the color keys pressed.

Color Mode Description

White 1st layer The Numeric keys and other white keys are active

Press once: Upper-case alphabetic

English/

Orange

Sign Input

Press twice: Lower-case alphabetic

Press three times: numeric function

Press to switch to Function keys

Green Function key

The Numeric keys now act as Function keys. For

example, press 1 to use F1

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Special Keys:

Key Name Description

Direction key Direction key - Left

Page Up &

Direction key

Page Down &

Direction key

Direction key Direction key - Right

White: Direction key - Up

Orange: Page up

White: Direction key – Down

Orange: Page down

Programmable key P1 for shortcut key 1, programmable key.

Programmable key P2 for shortcut key 2, programmable key

Programmable key P3 for shortcut key 3, programmable key

Keypad backlight Turn on/off keypad backlight

Back Space White: Back Space key.

1. When the barcode reader is enabled, press

Scan or Confirm

to start barcode scanning.

2. In an application interface, press to confirm

the option.

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3 Turn the IMX-9000 on for the first time

After you have initially charged your device for about 4 hours, the device is ready to be used.

You can now start up your device where you will calibrate the display, learn some basic stylus

usage and setup the system time and date.

Power Key

3.1 Recalibrate the IMX-9000 screen

The calibrate screen can be activated by tap .Start  Settings  Control Panel. Then
double-tap Stylus. Tap the Calibration tab and tap Recalibrate.

1. Tap the Center cross with the stylus.

2. The cross moves to the next location.

Continue tapping the cross until the screen

has been calibrated.

3. After calibration is finished, press the

Enter key the save the setting.

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3.2 Setting the Time and Date

1. Tap Start - Setting  Control Panel

2. Double-tap Date/Time.

3. Tap the arrows next to the month to select the correct month.

4. Select a field in the time box and tap the arrows next to the time to change

the value of the field.

5. Tap the drop-down arrow next to Time Zone to select the correct time zone

for your area.

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6. Check the box next to Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving to

have the OS automatically adjust for daylight saving time.

7. Click Apply to save the settings.

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3.3 Sound Setting

1. Tap Start - Setting  Control Panel

2. Open Volume & Sounds icon and select the Volume tab.

3. Press the left / right arrow icon or move the slide bar to adjust a volume.

4. Click all items to activate the sound such as Events (warning, system

events), Applications, Notifications (alarms, reminders) , Key clicks and

Screen taps.

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3.4 Display Setting

The calibrate screen can be activated by This screen lets you set the wallpaper image of the

IMX-9000, or change the color of the background screen. Call up the right button menu from

desktop and select Properties and you can check the Display Properties window.

1. Select the Background tab.

2. Click Browse to select an image file.

3. Press OK to apply the setting.

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3.5 ADLINK Power Utility

Manage power control to WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and GSM.

1. Double–tap Power Utility icon on taskbar.

2. Click to check the box to power on WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and GSM.

Power on WiFi

Power on Bluetooth

Power on GPS

Power on GSM

Power Utility icon

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3.6 Reader Utility

Manage 1D/2D barcode reader

1. Double-tap the Reader Utility on the desktop.

2. Tap Scan to perform barcode scanning test.

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3. Tap Setting to enter barcode setting.

4. Adjust the barcode parameter.

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3.7 RFID Reader Utility

RFID reader demo program

1. Double-tap RFID Reader on the desktop.

2. Tap Scan to perform RFID scanning test.

.

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4 Getting Connected

4.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

In order to exchange data between your computer and the IMX-9000 and install

extra applications or utilities to the IMT-902T, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed

on your computer. Connect the IMT-902T to a PC using a USB type B cable.

Download the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync from the Microsoft website.

4.2 Connecting to Your Computer

1. After ActiveSync has been installed, connect the USB B cable to the USB port on

your IMX-9000.

2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.

3. Turn the device on.

4. ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the USB port to work with the

IMX-9000. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start.



If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click Start  Programs 

Microsoft ActiveSync.

If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the

Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

6. When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears.

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7. Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to

synchronize periodically or upon connection.

8. ActiveSync detects the IMX-9000 and establishes a connection.

9. Click No, and then click Next.

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Technical Support

Contact us should you require any service or assistance.

ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Address: 9F, No.166 Jian Yi Road, Zhonghe District
New Taipei City 235, Taiwan
新北市中和區建一路 166 號 9 樓
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Ampro ADLINK Technology, Inc.

Address: 5215 Hellyer Avenue, #110, San Jose, CA 95138, USA
Tel: [phone]
Toll Free: [phone] (USA only)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology (China) Co., Ltd.

Address: 上海市浦东新区张江高科技园区芳春路 300 号 (201203)
300 Fang Chun Rd., Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park,
Pudong New Area, Shanghai, 201203 China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Beijing

Address: 北京市海淀区上地东路 1 号盈创动力大厦 E 座 801 室(100085)
Rm. 801, Power Creative E, No. 1, B/D
Shang Di East Rd., Beijing, 100085 China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Shenzhen

Address: 深圳市南山区科技园南区高新南七道 数字技术园
A1 栋 2 楼 C 区 (518057)
2F, C Block, Bldg. A1, Cyber-Tech Zone, Gao Xin Ave. Sec. 7,
High-Tech Industrial Park S., Shenzhen, 518054 China
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

LiPPERT ADLINK Technology GmbH

Address: Hans-Thoma-Strasse 11, D-68163, Mannheim, Germany
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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ADLINK Technology, Inc. (French Liaison Office)

Address: 15 rue Emile Baudot, 91300 Massy CEDEX, France
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Japan Corporation

Address: 〒101-0045 東京都千代田区神田鍛冶町 3-7-4
神田 374 ビル 4F
KANDA374 Bldg. 4F, 3-7-4 Kanda Kajicho,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0045, Japan
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Korean Liaison Office)

Address: 서울시 서초구 서초동 1675-12 모인터빌딩 8 층
8F Mointer B/D,1675-12, Seocho-Dong, Seocho-Gu,

Seoul 137-070, Korea
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Address: 84 Genting Lane #07-02A, Cityneon Design Centre,
Singapore 349584
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Indian Liaison Office)

Address: 1st Floor, #50-56 (Between 16th/17th Cross) Margosa Plaza,
Margosa Main Road, Malleswaram, Bangalore-560055, India
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

ADLINK Technology, Inc. (Israeli Liaison Office)

Address: 6 Hasadna St., Kfar Saba 44424, Israel
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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