BitaTek IT-6000 User Manual

IT-6000 Series

User’s Manual

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IT-6000 Series

Product Reference Guide

BITATEK CO., LTD.
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Contents

Chapter 0

Before Getting Started

Introduction
Check the Package
Parts information
Charging the Battery
Installing Batteries
Charging battery with adapter
Charging battery with Docking Cradle

Chapter 1
Getting Started

Introduction
Setting Up
Starting
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Volume
Scanning
Running Scanner Diagnostics
Scanning

Chapter 2
Using

Introduction
Using the Stylus
Using the Keypad
Using the Ear/Microphone
Using the Handstrap
Using Applications
Selecting Application

Scanning
Scanning Bar Codes

Chapter 3
Powering

Overview
Suspend Mode
Suspending
Resuming
Backlight
Turn On Backlight
Turn Off Backlight
Batteries
Checking Battery Power
Installing the Main Battery Pack
Charging the Battery
Using the Power Adapter
Using the Docking Cradle
Backup Battery
Battery Life
Battery Disposal
Resetting
Warm Reset
Reasons to Warm Reset
Procedure to Warm Reset
After Warm Reset
Cold Reset
After Cold Reset

Chapter 4
Software Applications

Overview
Firmware Update Utility
Retrieving a Firmware Image Update
Extract Firmware Update Utility
Update IT-6000 Firmware
Flash Memory
Installing Programs
Using an Installation Wizard
Installing Programs Manually
Using File Explorer to Add to the Start Menu
Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu

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Removing Programs
Selecting and Using Programs
Using the Task and Command Bars
Entering Data
Using the Stylus on the Touchscreen Display
Selecting Text
Entering Data with a Bar Code Scanner
Soft Keypad/Input Panel
Desktop Window
File Explorer
Inbox
Internet Explorer
WordPad

Chapter 5
Configuring

Overview
Context Sensitive Help
Calibrating the Touch screen Display
Adjusting LCD Brightness
Rotating the Screen
Adjusting Volume
Setting Application Buttons
Volume and Sounds
Setting the Date and Time
Power Configuration
Battery Tab
Power Off Tab
Memory Configuration
Memory Allocation & Usage
Network Configuration
Using Wireless LAN
Turn On/Off the Wireless LAN Module
Wireless LAN Configuration
Hardware & Firmware Version Information
Expansion Cards
Serial Number
Firmware Version

Chapter 6
Networks, Communications, and Connections

Overview
SNMP
Installing & Setting Up the IT-6000 IrDA Dock Driver
IrDA Driver Installation
Setting up the IrDA Port
Installing & Setting Up Microsoft® ActiveSync
Microsoft® ActiveSync
Using ActiveSync
Setting up a Partnership
Transferring Files
ActiveSync File Synchronization
Networking
Setting up the Network ID
Network and Dialup Connections
RF Configuration Parameters
Network Setup: Remote ActiveSync

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Before Getting Started

This chapter contains hardware and software information to assist
you in making the most out of your Mobile Computer. The
components include:

z Check the Package

z Parts information

z Charging the Battery

Check the Package

Carefully remove all protective materials from around the Mobile
Computer and save the shipping container for later storage and
shipping.

Verify that you received all equipment listed bellow:

z Main Unit ❶

z Stylus Pen ❷

z Open type CF Slot Cover ❸

z Standard Battery Pack ❹

z Ear/Microphone ❺

z Charging Adapter ❻

z Adapter Power Cord ❼

z Sync Cable ❽

z Handstrap ❾

z Quick Reference Guide

z Supplementary CD

Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any
equipment or if you find any damaged equipment, contact the
Customer Support Center immediately.

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Figure 1. Contents in Package

❶

❷

❸

❹

❺

❻

❼

❽

❾

Parts information

Four perspectives of the Mobile Computer are in Figure 2 and
Figure 3. Refer to more detailed information.

Figure 2. Front View

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Figure 3. Left and Right View

Figure 4. Top View

Figure 5. Bottom View

Figure 6. Back View

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LCD and Touch Screen

Show running applications and tap on screen with stylus pen to
interact with applications.

Scanner LED Indicator

Turn on Green or Red LED when it read barcode. If barcode
reading is successful, it’ll show Green, otherwise Red.

Scanner Button

Press to read barcode, then Barcode Scanner will start to trig. The
trigger will stop when reading finish. Release the button to stop
trigger work.

Scanner Window

When trigger work, laser beam or LED light will be through out to
this window. Aim the laser beam or LED light to the Barcode.

CF Slot

The CompactFlash card slot accepts either a storage card or the
various peripherals. If you want to use bigger CF interface as like
CF Camera or CF GPS card, you have to use Open Type CF Cover.

SD Slot

The SD card slot accepts a storage card. This slot accepts Multi­Media Card(MMC Card) also.

Note: SDIO support SD Interface card as like Camera. This kind of
interface doesn’t support.

Power LED Indicator and Alarm LED

When battery is charging, it turns on Red LED. After finishing
battery charge, it changes to Green LED.
Some application can use this LED as Alarm function. Alarm will
turn on Blue LED.

Adapter Power Port

Connect External Power Adapter to this Port to charge the Battery.

Note : The Standard battery need to charge 4 hours. When you
open the box, charge the battery fully.

USB/Serial Sync port
Connect USB or Serial cable with Desktop and this Mobile
computer. It’ll make the connection between Desktop and mobile
computer.

Note : To make Microsoft ActiveSync connection, You have to
install Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or more in your desktop. You can
download that on the Microsoft Web site.

USB Host Port

The USB Host port support USB Keyboard, Mouse, Flash Memory
Disk, Ethernet. After connect with Docking cradle, you can use
standard USB host port. Connect USB peripherals here.

Note : USB Host only support low power consumption peripherals.
You can’t use

Power/Back light button

To turn on or off Mobile Computer, press power button shortly. If
you want to Turn on or off Back light then press power button over
1 second.

Navigation Button

Move the direction to Up/Down/Left/Right.

Home Button

Move to Desktop Window or Run the application that is defined by
user. Sometimes this can be used as Scanner Button.

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Key Pad

Input number or alphabet characters. We can run special functions
with Fn Key.

Ear/Microphone Jack

Connect Ear/Microphone to hear audio sound or record voice. It’s
useful for VoIP phone or Voice chatting.

Speaker

Play the sound effect or scanner beep sound.

Battery cover Latch

Open or lock battery cover. It’s easy to open or close cover, if pull
the latch first.

Backup Battery Switch
If this switch turned off, it will Keep backup battery status. But, it
must be turned on before using. The backup battery will keep the
memory status.

Note: Turn off the backup battery switch, when you have no plan
to use in short term. And check the backup battery status before
using. If the backup battery was exhausted, it needs almost 10 or
more hours.

Emergency notice switch

When user take out the battery or the battery cover is opened, this
switch will be released, and it will notice to Mobile Computer to
use the backup battery to keep the memory.

Battery Compartment

Insert the battery with correct direction and close the cover.
When you want to use High capacity battery pack, use the high
capacity battery cover.

Charging the Battery

Before using Mobile Computer, Please charge the battery fully. You
can indicate with Green power LED. The battery usually charges in

4 hours to fully charge.

Installing Batteries

1. Pull the battery cover latch until the cover releases.

2. Lift the battery door away from the Mobile Computer.

3. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment,
ensuring the battery snaps into place.

4. Replace the battery cover by inserting the bottom first.

5. Pull the battery cover latch to secure the battery cover.

Charging battery with adapter

1. Connect power code to power adapter.

2. Connect power code to the power source.

3. Insert power adapter to the power jack.

Charging battery with Docking Cradle

1. Connect power code to power adapter.

2. Connect power code to the power source.

3. Insert power adapter to the power jack of docking cradle.

4. Put Mobile Computer on the cradle.

Note:

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Getting Started

This section covers the most basic aspects of preparing the Mobile
Computer for use. Please refer to the appropriate sections for more
information.

z Turn On/Off

z Setting Up

 Starting

 Calibrating the Touch Screen

 Adjusting Brightness

 Adjusting Volume

z Scanning

 Running Scanner Diagnostics

 Scanning

Turn On/Off

Press Power button to turn on the device. And, to turn off the
device, press Power button again. The device is not turned off
exactly. It just will make suspend. Every running application will
be kept until next turn on. And if turn on, it will show the screen
very quickly.

Setting Up

If this device is first to you, you need to set some configuration.
Because the default setting can be different depend on user.

Starting

After turning on the device, it shows Desktop Window. You can
input or select with stylus pen to tap on the screen.

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Figure 2. Desktop Window

Calibrating the Touch Screen

This device was produced with calibrated screen. So, the user does
not need to modify at first. If you feel the positioning is incorrect,
you need to recalibrate.

1. Press ‘=’ key as press down Fn Key.

2. It’ll show the calibration screen.

Figure 2. Calibration Screen

3. Tap the center of the target, repeat as the target moves around
the screen.