Casio IT-500 User Manual

Handheld Terminal

User’s Guide

Series

Be sure to read “Safety Precautions” inside this guide before trying to use your Handheld Terminal. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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Safety Precautions

Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO product. Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use it for the first time.

Markings and Symbols

The following are the meanings of the markings and symbols used in these Safety Precautions.

Danger

Warning

Caution

• A diagonal line indicates something you should not do. The symbol shown here indicates you should not try to take the unit apart.

• A black circle indicates something you should do. The symbol shown here indicates you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the possibility of death or serious personal injury.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the possibility of personal injury or property damage.

Precautions During Use

Disassembly and Modification

• Never try to disassemble or modify the Handheld Terminal and its options in any way. High voltage inside creates the danger of electric shock.

Abnormal Conditions

• Should the Handheld Terminal and its options become hot or start to emit smoke or a strange odor, immediately turn off the power, and contact your original vendor or an authorized CASIO service provider. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

Warning

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Warning

Foreign Objects

• Should any foreign matter get into the Handheld Terminal and its options, immediately turn off the power and contact your original vendor or an authorized CASIO service provider. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

Dropping and Damage

• Should you drop the Handheld Terminal and its options and damage them, immediately turn off the power and contact your original vendor or an authorized CASIO service provider. Continued use creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

Moisture

• Though the Handheld Terminal is water splash-resistant, its optional peripherals are not. Keep loose metal objects and containers filled with liquids away from your Handheld Terminal and the optional peripherals.

Also, never connect or disconnect peripherals to the Handheld Terminal while they are wet. Water getting into the Handheld Terminal or its peripherals creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

Laser Light

• This product scans bar codes using laser light. Never look directly into the laser light or shine the laser light into the eyes.

Warning!

Interference with the Operation of Other Equipment

(Using Wireless Data Communication)

• Keep your Handheld Terminal at least 22 centimeters (85/8") away from anyone wearing a pacemaker. Radio waves emitted by the Handheld Terminal can affect the operation of a pacemaker.

• In order to protect someone wearing a pacemaker from the risk of unintentional interference, turn off the Handheld Terminal before boarding a crowded train or entering any other crowded area.

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Caution

Foreign Objects

• Take care to ensure that metals or combustible objects are not inserted into the openings of the Handheld Terminal and its options. Such the objects inside of the Handheld Terminal create the danger of fire and electric shock.

Location

• Do not locate the Handheld Terminal and its options on a surface that is unstable or uneven. Doing so creates the danger of the Handheld Terminal falling, which can cause personal injury.

• Do not locate the Handheld Terminal and its options in an area subject to large amounts of humidity or dust. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Do not leave the Handheld Terminal and its options for a long period in a car parked in direct sunlight.

Heavy Objects

• Never place heavy objects on top of the Handheld Terminal and its options. Doing so creates the danger of loss of balance and the objects falling, which can cause personal injury.

LCD Screen

• Never apply strong pressure to the screen or subject it to strong impact. Doing so can crack the screen or LCD panel glass, which can cause the danger of personal injury.

• Should the LCD panel glass break, never touch the liquid inside. Doing so can cause skin inflammation.

– Should liquid from the LCD panel accidentally get into your mouth,

immediately wash your mouth with water and then consult a physician.

– Should liquid from the LCD panel accidentally get into your eyes or onto

your skin, immediately rinse for at least 15 minutes with clean tap water and then consult a physician.

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Optional Lithium-ion Battery Pack

Danger

• Never allow the battery pack to become wet. Water can create the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never use or leave the battery pack next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to high heat. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never use the battery pack with any device other than the Handheld Terminal. Doing so can create the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Note that the battery pack’s positive (+) and negative (–) polarities must be oriented correctly when it is loaded into battery charger or the Handheld Terminal. Connecting the battery pack with its polarities reversed creates the danger of battery pack fluid leakage, heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never dispose of the battery pack by incinerating it or otherwise expose it to heat. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never allow the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the battery pack to become connected (shorted) by metal. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never transport or store the battery pack together with a necklace, hair pins or other metal objects. Doing so can short battery pack terminals, creating the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire. Be sure to place the battery pack in its case whenever transporting or storing it.

• Never throw the battery pack or otherwise subject it to strong impact. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never pierce the battery pack with nails, hit it with a hammer, or step on it. Doing so can create the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Never try to take apart the battery pack or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Use only the specified battery charger to charge the battery pack. Use of other type of battery charger creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

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Warning

• Never place the battery pack in a microwave oven or any other highvoltage device. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Should the battery pack emit a strange odor or heat, change color or shape, or exhibit any other abnormal behavior, immediately stop using it. Continued use creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• If the battery pack does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging it. Continued charging creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Should the battery pack start to leak or emit a strange odor, immediately move it away from any nearby flame. Leaking battery fluid is combustible, and exposure to flame creates the danger of explosion and fire.

• Should fluid from the battery pack accidentally get into your eyes, do not rub them. Immediately rinse your eyes with clean tap water and then consult a physician immediately.

Caution

• Never use or leave the battery pack in an area exposed to direct sunlight, in a car parked in direct sunlight, or any other very hot area. Doing so creates the danger of heat emission and fire, as well as deterioration of battery pack performance and shortening of its service life.

• Do not use the battery pack in areas where static electricity is being generated. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire.

• Danger of explosion if the battery pack is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with same or equivalent type recommended by CASIO. Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulation.

• Should fluid from the battery pack accidentally get onto clothing or your skin, immediately rinse it off with clean tap water. Prolonged contact with battery pack fluid can cause skin irritation.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. Do not let small children remove the battery pack from battery charger or the Handheld Terminal while it is powered on.

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AC Power Supply

• Do not use the Handheld Terminal at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Also, do not connect the Handheld Terminal to a multi-plug power strip. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Avoid conditions that can cause damage or breaks in the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord and keep it away from sources of heat. Any of these conditions can damage the power cord, creating the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Never modify, sharply bend, twist, or pull on the power cord. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• When using the battery chargers and the cradles, be sure to use the respective AC adaptors (sold separately). Use of other AC adaptor model creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Should the power cord become severely damaged (to the point that wires are exposed or broken), contact an authorized CASIO service provider about repair or replacement. Use of a damaged electrical cord creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Keep the power cord away from stoves and other sources of extreme heat. Heat can melt the covering of the power cord and create the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Never pull on the power cord when unplugging it. Doing so can damage the cord and create the danger of fire and electric shock. (Always hold the plug when unplugging it from the wall outlet.)

• Never touch the plug while your hands are wet. Doing so can create the danger of electric shock.

• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before moving the battery chargers and the cradles. Failure to do so can result in damage to the power cord caused by pulling it, which creates the danger of fire and electric shock.

• Be sure to unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning the battery chargers and the cradles.

• Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord after use.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet whenever leaving the battery

chargers and the cradles unattended for a long period.

Warning

Caution

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AC Adaptor

Caution

• The housing of the AC adaptor can become warm during normal use.

• Take normal precautions against electric shock.

• At least once a year, unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and clean

any dust that builds up between the prongs of the plug.

Dust built up between the prongs can lead to the danger of fire.

Backup Copies of All Important Data

Caution

• Note that CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. shall not be held liable to you or any third party for any damages or loss caused by deletion or corruption of data due to use of the Handheld Terminal, malfunction or repair of the Handheld Terminal or its peripherals, or due to the batteries going dead.

• The Handheld Terminal employs electronic memory to store data, which means that memory contents can be corrupted or deleted if power is interrupted due to the batteries going dead or incorrect battery replacement procedures. Data cannot be recovered once it is lost or corrupted. Be sure to make backup copies of all important data. One way to do this is to use the separately sold Cradles to transfer data to a computer.

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Operating Precautions

Your Handheld Terminal and its options is a precision digital instrument. Improper operation or rough handling can cause problems with data storage and other problems. Note and observe the following precautions to ensure proper operation.

• Do not continue operating the Handheld Terminal when battery power is low.

Doing so can cause data to be lost. When the battery goes low, charge it as soon as possible.

• Do not leave dead batteries in the Handheld Terminal for a long period.

Dead batteries can leak, leading to malfunction and damage to the Handheld Terminal.

• Use the Handheld Terminal and its options only within the specified temperature range.

Use outside of the specified temperature range creates the risk of malfunction.

• Avoid using the Handheld Terminal and its options in areas subject to the following conditions.

The following conditions create the risk of damage to the Handheld Terminal.

— Large amounts of static electricity

— Extreme heat or extreme cold

— High humidity

— Sudden temperature extremes

— Large amounts of dust

• Use only the special stylus that comes with the Handheld Terminal to operate its touch screen and reset switch.

• Do not use any tool other than the special stylus to operate the touch screen. Other tools can scratch the touch screen and lead to malfunction.

• Never use thinner, benzene, cosmetic cleaning fluids, or other volatile agents to clean the Handheld Terminal.

To clean the Handheld Terminal, wipe it with a dry cloth, or a cloth moistened in a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess moisture from the cloth before wiping.

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Important

• The contents of this guide are subject to change without notice.

• Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. shall not be held liable to you or any third

parties for any losses or damages arising from the use of this guide.

• This guide does not include any information about programming and download procedures. See the applicable separate documentation for information about the procedures.

After Service

• Should this product ever malfunction, contact your original retailer providing information about the product name, the date you purchased it, and details about the problem.

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We, the undersigned.

Company CASIO Europe GmbH Address, City Bornbarch 10, D-22848 Norderstedt Country Germany Phone number +49(0)40-528-65-0 Fax number +49(0)40-528-65-424

certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipments:

Product description / Intended use EU/EFTA member states intended for use EU: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France,

Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

EFTA: Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway Member states with restrictive use NONE Manufacturer CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. Brand CASIO Type IT-500M30R IT-500M30CR

IT-500M30B IT-500M30F IT-500M30CF

IT-500M30CB

are tested and found to conform with the essential requirements for protection of health and the safety of the user and any other persons and Electromagnetic Compatibility, as included in following standards:

Standard lssue date

EN60950 1992 A1, 1993 A2, 1993 A3, 1995 A4, 1997 A11, 1997 EN301 489-1, 2001-09 EN301 489-17 2000

and are tested and found to conform with the essential radio test suites so that they effectively use the frequency spectrum allocated to terrestrial/space radio communication and orbital resources so to as to avoid harmful interference, as included in following standards:

Standard lssue date

EN300-328-1 2000-07 EN300-328-2 2001-12

and therefore comply with the essential requirements and provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of March 9, 1999 on Radio equipment and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity and with the provisions of Annex III (Conformity Assessment procedure referred to in article 10).

The technical documentation as required by the Conformity Assessment procedure is kept at the following address:

Company CASIO Europe GmbH Address, City Bornbarch 10, D-22848 Norderstedt Country Germany Phone number +49(0)40-528-65-0 Fax number +49(0)40-528-65-424

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Products are for distribution within all member states of the EU.

France limited to 2446.5-2483.5 Mhz Indoor use. Belgium limited to 2400-2483.5 Mhz Indoor, 2460-2483.5 Mhz Outdoor use. The Netherlands limited to 2400-2483.5 Mhz Indoor use with no license, 2451-2471.0 Mhz Outdoor use with license.

The information described above dates from January 2003 and may be subjected to future changes.

CASIO Europe GmbH Bornbarch 10, D-22848 Norderstedt, Germany

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Contents

Safety Precautions .........................................................................................E-1

Operating Precautions ...................................................................................E-8

Important.........................................................................................................E-9

Before Getting Started ................................................................................. E-14

Handheld Terminal System Configuration ................................................. E-16

General Guide ...............................................................................................E-19

Replacing the Battery ..................................................................................E-21

Replacing the Battery Pack ............................................................................... E-21

Attaching the Neck Strap ............................................................................ E-24

Attaching the Touch Screen Protective Sheet ........................................... E-25

Configuring Handheld Terminal Settings...................................................E-26

Calibrating Touch Screen Alignment ................................................................ E-26

Adjusting Display Contrast .............................................................................. E-27

Adjusting Display Brightness ........................................................................... E-27

Display Auto Dimmer ....................................................................................... E-27

Using the Laser Scanner .............................................................................E-28

Warning Label .................................................................................................. E-29

Bar Code Scanning Position ............................................................................. E-29

Performing Data Communication ...............................................................E-30

IR Data Communication ................................................................................... E-30

Bluetooth

Resetting the Handheld Terminal ................................................................ E-32

Performing a Full Reset (Initialization) ............................................................ E-33

IT-500 Specifications ....................................................................................E-34

Data Communication (IT-500M30B/M30CB) ............................. E-31

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Using the Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT-564IOE)/

Bridge Basic Cradle (IT-560IOE) ................................................................. E-36

General Guide ................................................................................................... E-36

Option ............................................................................................................... E-36

Connecting the AC Adaptor and Connecting to Computer .............................. E-38

Configuring DIP Switch Settings (IT-564IOE only) ........................................ E-40

Using Wall Mount Unit .................................................................................... E-41

Connecting Multiple Bridge Satellite Cradles (IT-564IOE) ............................. E-43

Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT-564IOE)/

Bridge Basic Cradle (IT-560IOE) Specifications ............................................. E-44

Using the Cradle-type Battery Charger ...................................................... E-45

General Guide ................................................................................................... E-45

Option ............................................................................................................... E-45

Connecting the AC Adaptor for Cradle-type Battery Charger.......................... E-47

Using Wall Mount Unit .................................................................................... E-48

Cradle-type Battery Charger (IT-569CHGE) Specifications ............................ E-48

Using the Dual Battery Charger .................................................................. E-49

General Guide ................................................................................................... E-49

Option ............................................................................................................... E-49

Charging a Battery Pack ................................................................................... E-51

Connecting Multiple Dual Battery Chargers .................................................... E-52

Dual Battery Charger (DT-5122CHG) Specifications ...................................... E-53

Using Rechargeable Battery Pack ..............................................................E-54

Battery Pack Specifications .............................................................................. E-54

Large-capacity Battery Pack Specifications ..................................................... E-54

Using the Level Converter Cable ................................................................E-55

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Before Getting Started

Be sure to perform the following steps before trying to use the Handheld Terminal for the first time.

1. When unpacking, make sure that everything is included.

Open the box and make sure that all the items shown here are included.

Handheld Terminal Stylus

The stylus is attached to the Handheld Terminal.

Large-capacity battery pack cover

User's Guide (this manual)

Neck Strap

Touch Screen Protective Sheet

2. Charge the battery pack.

Charge the separately available battery pack (DT-5123BAT or DT-5124LBAT). You can use the Dual Battery Charger, or the Cradle-type Battery Charger, or the Bridge Satellite Cradle to charge a battery pack.

For information using these options for charging, see pages 38, 47, and 51.

3. Load the battery pack into the Handheld Terminal.

1 Turn the battery pack lock switch to the "FREE" position, and then remove the

battery pack cover.

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Load a battery pack (DT-5123BAT) or large-capacity battery pack (DT-5124LBAT). Take care that the battery pack is oriented correctly when you load it. In addition, load the battery back while making sure that the end of the battery pack removal tape is protruding above the battery pack.

3 Replace the rechargeable battery pack cover as shown in the diagram and then

return the rechargeable battery pack cover switch to the “LOCK” position. When loading a large-capacity rechargeable battery pack, mount the large-capacity rechargeable battery pack cover.

4. Hold down the power key for about one second to turn on the Handheld Terminal.

Start up the application you want to run.

Using the stylus

Tap: Lightly tap with the stylus once on the touch screen. Tap and Hold: Hold the tip of the stylus on the touch screen without moving it. Drag: Hold the tip of the stylus on the touch screen as you drag from one location to

another. This operation is the same as writing with a pencil on a piece of paper.

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Handheld Terminal System Configuration

Options

Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT-564IOE)

Bridge Basic Cradle (IT-560IOE)

Cradle-type Battery Charger

IT-500 Series

IT-569CHGE

Required AC Adaptor (AD-S42120A)

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Wall Mount Unit

DT-891WH

Required Screws

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