CASIO IT-800 User Manual

CASIO
IT-800 Series
Quick Start Guide
(Version 1.01)
CASIO Computer Co., Ltd.
Copyright ©2009. All rights reserved.
October 2009
Table of the Contents
Editorial Record 4 Preface 5
Chapter 1. Product Overview 6
1.1 Features at a Glance 6
1.2 Library 8
1.3 Development Manuals 9
Chapter 2. Prerequisites 10
2.1 Skills Required 10
2.2 Hardware Required 11
2.3 Software Required 13
Chapter 3. Installing BDK to PC 14
3.1 Application Development 14
3.2 Installing CASIO BDK Files 15
3.3 Installing Library 17
3.4 Installing Online Help 18
Chapter 4. Connecting Power Supply to Cradle 19
4.1 HA-H60IO 19
4.2 HA-H62IO 21
Chapter 5. Connecting the IT-800 to PC 23
5.1 Connection via USB Cradle 24
5.1.1 ActiveSync via USB 25
5.1.2 Windows Mobile Device Center via USB 25
5.2 Connection via IrDA 26
5.3 Connection via WLAN 27
5.4 Connection via Ethernet Cradle 32
5.5 Accessing Shared Network Drive on Your LAN 33
5.6 Direct TCP/IP Connection from Visual Studio 34
Chapter 6. Setting Up the Development Environment 36
6.1 Installing CAB Files 36
6.2 Visual Studio 2005 37
Chapter 7. Device Emulator 38
7.1 Software Required 38
7.2 Starting Up the Device Emulator 39
7.3 Using the Device Emulator 40
7.3.1 IT-800WM Device Emulator 40
7.3.2 I/O Simulator 41
7.3.3 Connecting via ActiveSync 46
7.4 Debugging Applications 48
Chapter 8. Visual Studio 50
8.1 Developing in C++ 51
8.2 Developing in VB 55
8.3 Developing in C# 57
Chapter 9. Resources 60
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No part of this document may be produced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. in Tokyo Japan. Information in this document is subject to change without advance notice. CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
© 2009 CASIO Computer Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.
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Editorial Record

Manual Version
no.
1.00 August 2009 all Original version
1.01 October 2009 P7 Chinese Sensible Code (HanXin Code) is added. P8, P9,
Date edited Page Content
Bluetooth library is deleted.
P36
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Preface

This guide clearly and concisely sets out the information developers need to know to get started with the CASIO IT-800 series handheld terminals with the integrated Windows Mobile
®
Version 6.5 OS. The best methods of connecting to your development system are covered and step by step instructions for installing and testing the CASIO Basic Development Kit (BDK) are included.
The purpose of this guide is to get you to the point where you can start development; you should refer to the library manuals for detailed information on the specific APIs.
The words, “the terminal”, “the IT-800”, “the IT-800 series”, and “IT-800 device”, used in this reference manual mean IT-800 series handheld terminal with the integrated Windows Mobile
®
as its
OS unless otherwise noted.
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1. Product Overview

1.1 Features at a Glance

The IT-800 has been designed using the new concept of the Human-centered Design Processes and is capable of performing a wide variety of powerful functions. The following is a brief overview of the features available on the IT-800 series handheld terminals. For further detail on the hardware specifications, refer to IT-800 Series Hardware Manual.
Outstanding development environment
Microsoft
Visual Studio 2008
Visual Studio 2005
Various communication systems
Built-in ultra-small WLAN module compatible with the IEEE802.11b/g standard
Built-in WWAN module combines GSM, GPRS and EDGE modules with GPS receiver
designed for use in transportation and logistics.
High speed infrared communication with IrDA Version. 1.3
Bluetooth
Serial interface with USB version 1.1 (Host/Client)
Small size, light weight
Dimensions : Approx. 78 (W) x 159.5 (D) x 25 (H) mm
Weight : Approx. 267g (model dependant)
Improved durability
Impact resistance : 1.5 m in height *
Dust/Water-splash proof : IP54 level (compliant with IEC60529 International Standard)
* The drop durability height is a measured value resulting from actual testing. It does not necessarily guarantee the
product from damage.
®
Windows Mobile® 6.5 English Version as the built-in OS
®
Version 2.0
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Scanning industrial standard bar code symbologies
Readable bar code symbologies with laser scanner:
EAN8, EAN13, UPC-A/E, Codabar (NW-7), CODE39, CODE93, CODE128/EAN128, ITF, MSI, IATA, Industrial 2of5, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14), GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited), GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded), GS1 DatBar Stacked (RSS-14 Stacked), GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked(RSS Expanded Stacked)
Readable bar code symbologies with C-MOS imager:
1D: EAN8, EAN13, UPC-A/E, Codabar (NW-7), CODE11, CODE32, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128/EAN128, ITF, MSI, IATA, Industrial 2of5, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional (RSS-14), GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited), GS1 DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded) 2D Stacked: PDF417, Micro PDF, CODE49, Composite, Codablock F, TLC39, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional (RSS-14 Stacked), GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked (RSS Expanded Stacked), GS1 DatBar Stacked (RSS-14 Stacked) 2D Matrix: Aztec, DataMatrix, Maxicode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible Code (HanXin Code)
CPU, Memory
High-performance CPU
®
Marvell
PXA320 Application Processor (runs at maximum 624 MHz)
Large-capacity memory
RAM : 128 MB F-ROM : 256 MB
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1.2 Library

The IT-800WM Basic Development Kit (“BDK”) provides various libraries including those listed in the table.
Table 1.1
System Lib rary Library that is used to control the system. Yes Yes Laser Scanner Library Library that is used to control the built-in laser scan engine. Yes Yes Imager Library Library that is used to control the built-in CMOS Imager. Yes Yes Camera Library Library that is used to control the built-in CAMERA module. Yes Yes NFC Library Library that is used to control to communicate with IC card. Yes Yes WANGPRS Library Library that is used to control the built-in WANGPRS
JPEG Library Library that is used to handle and manipulate JPEG image
FLINK Library Library that is used to control and carry out
Note: The abbreviations used in the table are;
C++ VB C#
Table 1.2 shows each file name of the Dynamic Link Library and Dynamic Link Class Library.
Table 1.2
System Library SystemLib.dll SystemLibNet.dll Laser Scanner Library OBReadLib.dll OBReadLibNet.dll Imager Library ImagerLib.dll ImagerLibNet.dll Camera Library CameraLib.dll CameraLibNet.dll NFC Library NFCLib.dll NFCLibNet.dll WANGPRS Library WangprsLib.dll WangprsLibNet.dll JPEG Library JpegCe.dll None FLINK Library FlinkLib.dll MoFlinkLib.dll
Library Description C++
Yes Yes
module.
Yes -
functions.
Yes Yes
transmission/reception of files between PC and other device.
: Visual C++ : Visual Basic .NET : Visual C# .NET
Library Dynamic Link Library
Dynamic Link Library
(Class Library)
VB
C#
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1.3 Development Manuals

The IT-800WM Basic Development Kit (“BDK”) provides various development reference manuals as described in the table below.
Table 1.3
Development Manual Description Quick Start Guide This reference manual. Software Manual Reference manual that describes software specifications in detail for all
the software integrated in IT-800 handheld terminal.
Hardware Manual Reference manual that describes hardware specifications in detail on
each dedicated option and IT-800 handheld terminal
System Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for System
Library.
Laser Scanner Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for Laser
Scanner Library.
Imager Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for Imager
Library.
Camera Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for
Camera Library.
NFC Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for NFC
Library.
WANGPRS Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for
WANGPRS Library.
JPEG Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for JPEG
Library.
FLINK Library Manual Reference manual that describes individual functions in detail for FLINK
Library.
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2. Prerequisites

2.1 Skills Required

The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop application software for the IT-800 terminal.
Windows programming
A good knowledge of one or more of the following.
- Visual C++
- Visual Basic .NET
- Visual C#
- Browser based applications (not covered in this guide)
The following skills or experience are also desirable.
Windows CE devices
ActiveSync
Some networking experience
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2.2 Hardware Required

The following models of the IT-800 series and dedicated options are available.
Table 2.1 List of available models
Model no.
IT-800R-05 - No Yes SDIO No Yes Yes IT-800RGC-05 - Yes Yes SDIO Yes Yes Yes IT-800R-15 Laser No Yes microSD No Yes Yes IT-800RC-15 Laser Yes Yes microSD No Yes Yes IT-800RGC-15 Laser Yes Yes microSD Yes Yes Yes IT-800R-35 Imager No Yes microSD No Yes Yes IT-800RC-35 Imager Yes Yes microSD No Yes Yes IT-800RGC-35 Imager Yes Yes microSD Yes Yes Yes IT-800R-15-CN Laser No Yes microSD No Yes Yes IT-800RC-15-CN Laser Yes Yes microSD No Yes Yes IT-800EC-05 * - Yes Yes SDIO No No Yes IT-800GC-05 * - Yes Yes SDIO Yes No Yes IT-800EC-35 * Imager Yes Yes microSD No No Yes IT-800GC-35 * Imager Yes Yes microSD Yes No Yes
Notes:
Model with “-CN” at the end of its model umber is for China.
Model with “*” at the end of its model number is for USA and Canada.
Table 2.2 List of the dedicated options
Option Product Model no. Remark
Cradle
Battery
Battery charger
AC adaptor (For HA-H60IO, HA-H62IO, HA-D32DCHG) AC adaptor (For IT-800, HA-H30CHG)
Power Cable (For AD-S42120B-N, AD-S15050B-N)
Cable USB cable DT-380USB For cradle - PC
Continue.
USB Cradle HA-H60IO
Ethernet Cradle HA-H62IO
Battery Pack HA-D20BAT
Large-capacity Battery Pack HA-D21LBAT
Dual Battery Charger HA-D32DCHG
Cradle-type Battery Charger HA-H30CHG
Car Mounted-type Battery Charger
Scan
Engine
Camera NFC
HA-H60IO-CN
HA-H62IO-CN
HA-D20BAT-CN For China
HA-D21LBAT-CN For China
HA-D32DCHG-CN For China
HA-H30CHG-CN For China HA-H35CHG HA-H35CHG-CN For China AD-S42120B-N AD-S42120BE-CN AD-S15050BE AD-S15050BE-CN AD-S15050B-N AC-CORD-EU For Europe AC-CORD-US For USA/Canada AC-CORD-TW For Taiwan AC-CORD-KR For Korea AC-CORD-AU For Australia/New Zealand
Extention
Slot
WWAN
GPS
For China
For China
Without power cable accompanied For China
For China Without power cable accompanied
WLAN
(802.11 b/g)
Bluetooth
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Others
External views of IT-800 and dedicated options
Screen Protect Sheet HA-H90PS5B
HA-H90PS5B-CN For China
Trigger Grip HA-H51TG
HA-H51TG-CN
For China
Figure 2.1
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2.3 Software Required

The following software tools and libraries are required in order to develop software for the IT-800. Please ensure that you download or purchase the correct Microsoft tools as appropriate.
Development platform
Table 2.3
Programming
Language Visual C++ Visual Basic .NET Visual C#
Communication Software
Microsoft ActiveSync 4.5 (or later)
Download for free from;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=9E641C34-6F7F-404D-A04B-DC0 9F8141141&displaylang=en
Microsoft Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 (for Windows Vista)
Download for free from;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=46F72DF1-E46A-4A5F-A791-09F 07AAA1914&displaylang=en
SDK
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK (Mandatory)
Download for free from;
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=06111A3A-A651-4745-88EF-3D4 8091A390B&displaylang=en
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit (Not mandatory)
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=20686a1d-97a8­4f80-bc6a-ae010e085a6e
CASIO IT-800WM BDK
Download the IT-800WM BDK from
http://www2.casio.co.jp/system_en/pa/PADealer/
(The site requires your user name and password. Enter your user name and password as issued by CASIO.)
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 + SP1 Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 + SP1
Development Platform
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3. Installing BDK to PC

3.1 Application Development

This chapter explains about what you need to set up for the development environment before starting your application development.
1. Installing Development Platform
Install Microsoft’s development platform which supports Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio
2005. Install SDK (Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional SDK) For detail, refer to Chapter 2.3 “Software Required”.
2. Installing CASIO BDK to PC
Install CASIO’s BDK (“Basic Development Kit”) and various libraries if necessary. For installation method, refer to Chapter 3.2 “Installing CASIO BDK Files”.
3. Connecting IT-800 to PC (via either ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center)
Connect the IT-800 to PC via Microsoft’s ActiveSync (for Windows XP or any other OS before Windows XP) or via Windows Mobile Device Center (for Windows Vista). For connection method, refer to Chapter 5 “Connecting the IT-800 to PC”.
4. Setting up the Development Environment
Transmit the CASIO’s libraries to the IT-800. For detail, refer to Chapter 6 “Setting Up the Development Environment”.
5. Installing the Device Emulator
Install the Device Emulator for the IT-800. For installation method, refer to Chapter 7 “Device Emulator”. If not necessary to install, go to “6. Application Development” below.
6. Application Development
Now, the application development environment is set up and your development with the development platform can be started. After application is developed, transmit it to the Device Emulator or an actual terminal of the IT-800 via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center for check on the operability. For application development method and transmitting your application, refer to Chapter 8 “Visual Studio”.
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3.2 Installing CASIO BDK Files

Download the CASIO IT-800WM BDK installation CD image file from the following site and
write it to a CD-ROM media.
http://www2.casio.co.jp/system_en/pa/PADealer/
(The site requires your user name and password. Enter your user name and password as issued by CASIO.)
Notes:
If you had already installed IT-800WM BDK Ver. 1.xx, be sure to uninstall it before installing
Ver. 2.xx.
If any file of the IT-800WM BDK Ver. 1.xx is remained in the following folders after
uninstalling, delete it manually.
C:\Program Files\CASIO\MBSYS C:\Program Files\Windows CE Tools\wce500
If your PC runs in the Window Vista, first you must disable the User Account Control (“UAC”)
by following the process below before installing the CASIO BDK Files.
- Navigate to Control Panel User Accounts Enable or Disable the User
Account Control. Remove the check on User Account Control (UAC) to protect your PC, and then click OK button.
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Installation Steps

1. When the CASIO IT-800WM BDK CD-ROM is inserted in the drive of PC, the following menu
screen appears automatically.
Figure 3.1
2. Click Installation List in Figure 3.1. The installation screen appears.
Figure 3.2
3. Choose the component you wish to install in the screen.
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3.3 Installing Library

The IT-800 Library is available for the below development platforms.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Notes:
1. The Library header file (*.h) and the Import library file (*.lib) are installed in the following
folders respectively.
C:\Program Files\CASIO\MBSYS\include : Header file C:\Program Files\CASIO\MBSYS\lib\ARMV4I : Import library file
2. The Class library DLL file (*.dll) is installed in the following folder.
C:\Program Files\CASIO\MBSYS\WindowsCE
3. When the Library is installed in PC, the Help file (*.chm) is installed in the following folder.
C:\Program Files\CASIO\MBSYS\HELP
The Help file can be accessed by navigating to Start menu → All Programs → CASIO Basic Development Kit Help
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3.4 Installing Online Help

Besides the Help file described in the previous page, the Online Help is also available for the below
development platforms. The installation of the Online Help is initiated in the Installation List.
Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
After the installation is complete, Microsoft Visual Studio starts up. The Online Help file can be
accessed by navigating to Help Contents menu.
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