CipherLab 8700 Users Manual

8700 Series Mobile Computer

8700/8770/8790

Versi on 1.00

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pur suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These l imits are designed to provide reasonable prot ection again st harmful in terference in a residen tial in stallation. This equipment generates, uses a nd can radiate r adio f requency en ergy an d, if not in stalled and used in ac cordance with the instr uctions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How ever, th ere i s n o gu arantee th at in terference w ill n ot occu r in a particular i nstallation. If t his equ ipment does cau se harmf ul in terference t o radio or television reception, which can be det ermined by turning the equi pment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the in terference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 Connect t he equi pment i nto an o utlet on a circuit di fferent from t hat to which t he

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thi s device must accep t any interference received, incl uding interference that may cause undesired operation.

FOR CANADA

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission s from digital apparatus as set ou t i n the i nterference-causing equipmen t stan dard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada.

Cet appareil n umerique respect e les l imites de bru its radioe lectriques applicables au x appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme su r le mat erial brou illeur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie.

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an un controlled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. It only operated in hand-held used.

If you only transfer data to the host wirelessly, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body.

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

CAUTION

This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

 The use of any bat teries or ch arging dev ices, which are n ot origin ally sold or

manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warrant y and may cause dama ge to human body or the product itself.

 DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.

 DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.

 For green -environment issu e, it 's important th at batteries sh ould be recy cled in a

proper way.

 Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.

 The charging and communication cradle uses an A C power adapter. A socket o utlet

shall be ins talled near the equipm ent and sh all be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

 This mobile compu ter is in tended for in dustrial logist ics u se. T he mobil e compu ter is

rated IP 64, however, it may do damage to the mobile computer when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.

 When the body of the mobile computer gets dirty, use a clean and wet cloth to wipe

off the dust. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the LCD dry.

 For a l iquid crystal display (LCD) or touch screen, use a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free

cloth to wip e dust off the screen. DO NOT use any pointed or s harp object to move against the surface.

 If yo u want to p ut a way the m obile computer for a period of ti me, dow nload t he

collected d ata to a host comp uter, an d then take out the bat tery pack. Store t he mobile computer and battery pack separately.

 When the mobile computer resumes its work, the main and backup batteries will take

a certain time to become fully charged.

 If you shall find the mobile computer malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario

and consult your local sales representative.

RELEASE NOTES

Version Date Notes

1.00 Dec. 22, 2011

Initial release

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 3 -

For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 -

Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 -

Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 -

RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 -

INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 1

Getting Familiarized with 8700........................................................................................................ 2

Features............................................................................................................................................. 3

Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 3

Accessories........................................................................................................................................ 4

Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 5

Inserting Battery & Memory Card................................................................................................ 5

Inserting SIM Card........................................................................................................................ 7

Initial Charging ............................................................................................................................. 9

Setting Local Time........................................................................................................................ 9

Power Management..................................................................................................................... 9

USING MOBILE COMPUTER............................................................................................................... 11

1.1 Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 11

1.1.1 Main Battery .....................................................................................................................11

1.1.2 Backup Battery.................................................................................................................12

1.1.3 Caution of Low Battery Charge........................................................................................12

1.2 Memory .....................................................................................................................................13

1.2.1 Read-only Memory (ROM)................................................................................................13

1.2.2 Random-access Memory (RAM) ......................................................................................13

1.2.3 SD Card.............................................................................................................................13

1.3 Keypad ......................................................................................................................................14

1.3.1 24-key Layout................................................................................................................... 14

1.3.2 44-key Layout................................................................................................................... 18

1.4 LCD ............................................................................................................................................22

1.4.1 Adjusting the Backlight ....................................................................................................22

1.4.2 Calibrating the Screen .....................................................................................................23

1.5 Notifications.............................................................................................................................. 24

1.5.1 Status LED ........................................................................................................................ 24

1.5.2 Audio .................................................................................................................................24

1.5.3 Vibrator .............................................................................................................................24

1.6 Data Capture............................................................................................................................. 25

1.6.1 Symbologies Supported...................................................................................................25

1.6.2 RFID Tags Supported .......................................................................................................28

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1.7 Charging & Communications ...................................................................................................30

1.7.1 Interface Cable Options ...................................................................................................32

1.7.2 Charging & Communication Cradle................................................................................. 32

1.7.3 Understanding the LED Indicators ..................................................................................35

1.8 SD Card .....................................................................................................................................36

1.8.1 File System .......................................................................................................................36

1.8.2 Directory............................................................................................................................36

1.8.3 File Name.......................................................................................................................... 38

LEARNING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE.............................................................................................39

2.1 Application Module...................................................................................................................41

2.1.1 FORGE Application Generator (AG) .................................................................................41

2.1.2 MIRROR Emulator (CipherNet) ........................................................................................42

2.1.3 User Program.................................................................................................................... 42

2.2 System Configuration & Core...................................................................................................43

2.2.1 System Menu.................................................................................................................... 43

2.2.2 Kernel ...............................................................................................................................43

2.2.3 Program Manager ............................................................................................................43

SYSTEM MENU...................................................................................................................................45

3.1 Information................................................................................................................................46

3.1.1 Understanding Device Code ............................................................................................47

3.2 Settings .....................................................................................................................................48

3.2.1 Clock .................................................................................................................................48

3.2.2 Backlight ........................................................................................................................... 48

3.2.3 Auto Off ............................................................................................................................. 49

3.2.4 Power On (& Wakeup Event) Options..............................................................................49

3.2.5 Key Click ...........................................................................................................................49

3.2.6 System Password ............................................................................................................. 49

3.2.7 Font ...................................................................................................................................50

3.2.8 Screen Calibration............................................................................................................ 50

3.2.9 USB VCOM No...................................................................................................................50

3.2.10 USB Charge Current....................................................................................................... 50

3.2.11 Default Set .....................................................................................................................51

3.2.12 Reset Reader .................................................................................................................51

3.2.13 Contrast.......................................................................................................................... 51

3.3 Tests ..........................................................................................................................................52

3.3.1 Reader ..............................................................................................................................52

3.3.2 Buzzer ...............................................................................................................................52

3.3.3 LCD & LED ........................................................................................................................52

3.3.4 Keyboard...........................................................................................................................52

3.3.5 Memory............................................................................................................................. 52

3.3.6 Touch Screen.................................................................................................................... 53

3.3.7 Vibrator .............................................................................................................................53

3.3.8 Echo Test ..........................................................................................................................53

3.3.9 RFID ..................................................................................................................................53

3.3.10 GPS .................................................................................................................................54

3.4 Memory .....................................................................................................................................55

3.4.1 Size information ...............................................................................................................55

3.4.2 Initialize............................................................................................................................. 55

3.5 Power......................................................................................................................................... 56

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3.6 Load Program ...........................................................................................................................57

3.7 Bluetooth Menu ........................................................................................................................60

3.7.1 Information .......................................................................................................................60

3.7.2 Connect Setting................................................................................................................61

3.7.3 Security .............................................................................................................................62

3.7.4 Echo Tests ........................................................................................................................62

3.7.5 Pairing Test.......................................................................................................................65

3.7.6 Frequent Devices ............................................................................................................. 66

3.8 SD Card Menu........................................................................................................................... 67

3.8.1 Run as USB Disk ..............................................................................................................67

3.8.2 Access SD Card ................................................................................................................ 67

3.9 Serial PPP Menu .......................................................................................................................69

3.9.1 Information .......................................................................................................................69

3.9.2 Connection Set ................................................................................................................. 70

3.9.3 Echo Test ..........................................................................................................................70

3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.............................................................................................................................. 71

3.10.1 Information.....................................................................................................................72

3.10.2 Network Setting .............................................................................................................73

3.10.3 WLAN Setting .................................................................................................................74

3.10.4 Security...........................................................................................................................76

3.10.5 Echo Tests ...................................................................................................................... 77

3.11 DoFTP Menu ...........................................................................................................................80

3.11.1 Local ...............................................................................................................................81

3.11.2 Manual............................................................................................................................81

3.12 3.5G Menu..............................................................................................................................82

3.12.1 Information.....................................................................................................................82

3.12.2 Security...........................................................................................................................83

3.12.3 3.5G Setting ...................................................................................................................84

3.12.4 3.5G Tests ...................................................................................................................... 85

PROGRAM MANAGER & KERNEL...................................................................................................... 87

4.1 Program Manager.....................................................................................................................87

4.1.1 Download..........................................................................................................................88

4.1.2 Activate .............................................................................................................................90

4.1.3 Upload...............................................................................................................................91

4.2 Kernel........................................................................................................................................ 92

4.2.1 Kernel Information ...........................................................................................................93

4.2.2 Kernel Update ..................................................................................................................94

4.2.3 Burn-In Test ...................................................................................................................... 97

4.2.4 System Menu.................................................................................................................... 97

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................ 99

DOWNLOAD UTILITY.........................................................................................................................101

File Types .......................................................................................................................................101

Font File ....................................................................................................................................101

C Programs ...............................................................................................................................101

BASIC Programs .......................................................................................................................102

ProgLoad.exe .................................................................................................................................103

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TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................105

Cannot turn on when pressing Power key ...................................................................................105

Charging error................................................................................................................................105

Buzzer seems not working............................................................................................................105

LED indicator seems not working.................................................................................................105

LCD touch screen seems not working .........................................................................................105

Keypad seems not working ..........................................................................................................106

Vibrator seems not working..........................................................................................................106

Mobile computer seems not working...........................................................................................106

Cannot scan barcodes ..................................................................................................................106

Low battery condition...............................................................................................................106

Barcode or RFID reader problem ............................................................................................106

Cannot decode data after scanning.............................................................................................106

Unreadable barcode ................................................................................................................106

Un-programmed to read ..........................................................................................................106

Dirty scan window ....................................................................................................................106

Out of scanning range..............................................................................................................107

Cannot transmit/receive data ......................................................................................................107

Using RS-232 cable .................................................................................................................107

Using USB cable .......................................................................................................................107

Via Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................107

Via Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................108

KEY REFERENCE TABLES ................................................................................................................109

24-key Keypad...............................................................................................................................109

System Defaults .......................................................................................................................109

44-key Keypad...............................................................................................................................110

System Defaults .......................................................................................................................110

INTRODUCTION

Answering the industrial demands for versatile, reliable and high-performance computers, CipherLab has developed the 8700 Mobile Computer, a heavyweight for your all-day and all-intensive data collections in harsh environments.

The whole 8700 lineup comes with Bluetooth integrated and provides you with 802.11b/g and 3. 5G con nectivity to opt f or, en abling more soph isticated applicat ions an d k eeping your business online all the time.

The 8700 Mobile Computer is provided with powerful features to ensure your timely data processing and dispatching even in rigorous industrial en vironments. It makes an ideal choice for total wireless solution that meets challenges. Being programmable, this handy device works with custom applications or terminal emulators.

This manu al gu ides y ou through the in stallation, co nfiguration, a nd operati on of t he mobile computer. We recommend t hat you keep one co py o f the manual at hand for quick reference or maintena nce purposes. To avoid any improper disposal or o peration, read the manual thoroughly before use.

Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!

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GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 8700

Figure 1: Overview

No. Description No. Description

1 Scanni ng window 2 Styl us

3 LCD touch screen 4 LED for Good Read, battery charging and

wireless data connections

5 Keypad, 24 or 44 keys 6 Battery Latch

7 Li-ion Battery, fit to compartment 8 Direct data-transmission/charging port

Warning: Always make su re the hand strap is well hooked and screwed to the back

of the mobile computer before use.

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FEATURES

 Ergonomic design — rugged yet streamlined, with hand strap for secure hold

 Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to IP 64

 Dual mode support — one barcode scan engine plus the RFID reader

 High capacity memory card (microSDHC) supported

 Flexible wi reless sol utions — Bluetooth i ntegrated, with con nectivity opti ons for

802.11b/g and 3.5G

 FTP client support via 802.11b/g

 Graphic monochrome L CD touch s creen supports double-byte characters and bitmap

graphics

 Programmable feedback includes buzzer, LED indicator, and vibrator

 Quick l ink to an y b ackend dat abase thro ugh MIRROR Em ulator programs fo r

VT100/220 and IBM 5250 emulation

 Easy cu stomization of dat a coll ection applicat ions t hrough F ORGE Applicat ion

Generator (AG) programs for preloaded AG Runtime, batch a nd WLAN versions available

 Programming support includes BASIC & C compilers

 Accessories include RS-232 cable, pistol grip, charging and communication cr adle,

etc.

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the mobile computer.

 　8700 Series mobile computer

 　Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack

 　Hand strap

 　Stylus

 　Stylus tether

 　USB Cable

 　Utility CD

 　Quick Start Guide

 　5V Power Adapter

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ACCESSORIES

Rich c hoices of op tional accessories are ma de available for yo u to enhance t he general performance of the mobile computer.

 Pistol Grip

 Protective Cover

 Spare rechargeable Li-ion battery

 Standard USB cable

 RS-232 Cable

 Universal power adapter

 308 USB Virtual COM Interface Cable (convert RS-232 to USB)

 Charging & Communication Cradle

Introduction

GETTING STARTED

INSERTING BATTERY & MEMORY CARD

For shipping and s torage purposes, save the mobile co mputer and the main battery in separate packages. This will keep both batteries in good condition for future use.

Note: Any improper handling may reduce the battery life.

To set up the mobile computer to work:

1) Hold t he mobil e compu ter st ill an d release t he h and strap f rom the bot tom of th e mobile computer. Remove the battery pack to see the socket for an external SD card. The socket has a hinged cover.

2) Slide-release the hinged cover.

3) Flip up the hinged cover.

4) Fit your memory card (microSD or microSDHC) into the socket.

5) Put down the hinged cover.

6) Slide-lock the hinged cover.

7) Reinstall the battery pack into the battery compartment at a proper angle (30°~45°)

that the metal contacts can meet. Make sure the battery is installed in place.

8) Slide the battery latch to the lock position.

9) Re-join the unfastened end of the hand stra p to the mobile computer. Make sure the

hand strap is securely attached to the mobile computer before use.

10) The hand strap is ideal for one-hand operation and ensures safe a nd convenient hold of the mobile computer.

Note: For a new battery, ma ke sure it is fu lly char ged before use. Alwa ys prepare a

spare battery pack, especially when you are on the road.

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Unlock

Lock

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Figure 2: Installing Memory Card & Battery

INSERTING SIM CARD

The 8790 mobile computer is capable of data communications over free air, right on the road.

To insert a SIM card:

1) Turn off the mobile computer.

2) Remove the top shield by unfastening the four screws.

3) Find the SIM card slot inside the top of the mobile computer.

4) Insert the SIM card and make sure its gold contacts and notc hed corner are

positioned correctly as shown.

5) Restore the top shield by re-fastening the 4 screws.

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Figure 3: Inserting SIM Card

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INITIAL CHARGING

Due t o sh ipment, it is likely t he main bat tery an d backu p bat tery aren’t fully charged when you receive the package. B efore setting the mobi le computer to work , charge the main battery to full by direct charging using the power adapter (with the help of the USB Charging & Communication Cable or Cradle). Refer to

Since the main battery i s the onl y source that the backup battery taps po wer from, be sure to install the main battery when you first charge the mobile computer so both main battery and backup battery get charged.

Some key facts about charging the batteries:

1.7 Charging & Communications

 Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C . It is

recommended the battery be charged at room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for the optimal performance.

 For in itial c harging, it takes approx imately 5 h ours for the power adapter to charge

the battery to full on condition that the mobile computer is turned off.

 It takes at l east 24 hours to f ully charge the backup battery. Ho wever, it is not

necessary to fully charge the backup battery for the mobile computer to work.

Note: In order to charge the backup battery to full, you must insert the main battery and

leave it for at least 24 hours, whether the mobile computer is in use or not.

SETTING LOCAL TIME

If you need to set your local time, go to System Menu | 2. Settings | 1. Clock. Refer

to 3.2.1 Clock

POWER MANAGEMENT

For any portable device, power management is a critical issue especially when you are on the road. Some tips are listed below to help you save battery power.

Warning: Using backl ight, wireless co nnectivity, an d perip herals on ba ttery power

will substantially reduce battery power.

 To speed up charging the mobile computer, turn off the mobile computer and seat it

in the cradle or use the charging/communication cable.

 Bring a second battery pack on the road.

 Disable wireless connectivity, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g or 3.5G when it isn’t in use.  Go to System Menu | 2. Settings | 2. Backlight, and configure backlight duration

and brightness. Refer to 3.2.2 Backlight

 Go to System Menu | 2. Settings | 3. Auto Off, an d configure th e idle t ime (by

minute) before the system shuts down automatically. Refer to 3.2.3 Auto Off

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USING MOBILE COMPUTER

This chap ter walks you through the features and the functions that 8700 mobile computers deliver. The 8700 lineup includes the following variations:

 8700 Bluetooth Class 2

 8770 Bluetooth Class 2 + 802.11b/g

 8790 Bluetooth Class 2 + 802.11b/g + 3.5G

IN THIS CHAPTER

1.1 Battery..................................................................... 11

1.2 Memory.................................................................... 13

1.3 Key

1.4 LCD ......................................................................... 22

1.5 Notifications.............................................................. 24

1.6 Data Capture ............................................................ 25

1.7 Charging & Comm

1.8 SD Card ................................................................... 36

pad..................................................................... 14

nications........................................ 30

1.1 BATTERY

1.1.1 MAIN BATTERY

The mobile computer is fed by a rechargeable 3.7 V/4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack. When the mobile computer is turned off, it t akes approx . 5 hours t o ch arge it to full f rom t he power adapter (using RS-232 cable or cradle) or approx. 14 hours from the USB cable (at 500 mA).

For power-saving purpose, always turn off the backlight while working in a w ell-lit area. When the backlight is on for extended periods of time, the main battery will become low sooner than expected.

The smart battery icon on the LCD screen shows the status of power consumption. There are two ways to monitor the battery charge:

 Examine the level of the 4-bar battery icon on the screen  Check up the voltage level by System Menu (see 3.5 Power)

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1.1.2 BACKUP BATTERY

The backup battery o n the main board take s the respo nsibility to s upply po wer to the mobile computer when the main battery is re moved or drained out. When fully charged, the 3.0 V/7 mAh rechargeable Lithium button cell helps retain data in SRAM and maintain the r unning of t he real-time clock and calendar for at l east 25 days without the mai n battery. In the meanti me, you ha ve to repl ace the main battery as soon as possible. It takes at least t wenty-four h ours t o f ully ch arge t he back up batt ery. How ever, it is n ot necessary to fully charge the backup battery for the mobile computer to work.

 Monitor voltage level by System Menu (see 3.5 Power)

1.1.3 CAUTION OF LOW BATTERY CHARGE

The battery pack is the only power source for the mobile computer to work. It also charges the backup b attery on the main bo ard so the data stored in SRAM can be retained properly. Therefore when the main battery charge goes low, you need to replace the ba ttery pack with a charged one or charge it as soon as possible. Most of all, you should upload important data on a regular basis.

Warning: Data loss may occur with SRAM durin g low battery condition. Always save

data before running out of power or keep a fresh battery for replacement.

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1.2 MEMORY

The collected data ca n be sent ba ck to a host computer immediately over wireless data connections, or st ored in memory ( SRAM) for a later upload. T he mobil e compu ter is equipped with a calendar chip for accurate time/date logging. When the main battery is removed or drained, the bac kup battery on the mai n b oard takes over to ret ain the contents of SRAM and keep the real-time clock and calendar running. When fully charged, it keeps said jobs up for at least 25 days.

If you want to put away the mobile computer for a couple of days, you should be aware that data l oss occ urs when bo th the mai n a nd back up batteries di scharge completely. Therefore i t i s necessary to upl oad data a nd files before pu tting awa y the mobile computer!

1.2.1 READ-ONLY MEMORY (ROM)

8 megabytes flash memory for storing core, OS, application programs, fonts, etc.

1.2.2 RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY (RAM)

Options include 4 or 16 megabytes SRAM for storing data. Its contents will be retained by the backup battery.

1.2.3 SD CARD

Secure Di gital (SD) car d is a fl ash memory data storage device. Hi gh capacity memory card (microSDHC) is supported. R efer to Inserting Battery & Memory Card insert the microSD or microSDHC card. For more details, refer to 1.8 SD Card

Note: (1) When SD card is present, the card icon will appear on the screen and flash

while being accessed. (2) For an SD card tha t has never been used on the mobile computer, a message like “ Found N ew SD Card” w ill be display ed all owing u sers t o scan t he card for memory check. If you don’t feel the need for an instant check on the memory, you

can select cancellation and perfor m the me mory check later thro ugh System Menu. See

3.8 SD Card Menu

fo r how to

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1.3 KEYPAD

For input d evice, the mobile computer keeps 2 keypad layouts optional, either a 24- key type or a 44-key one. Both keypad gets programmable LED backlight as the screen does. Refer to

1.4 LCD

for screen & backlight settings.

Silicon rubber has been chose n fo r the keys due to dura bility and easy activation. The

key cl ick sound i s configurable t hrough pro gramming or vi a System Menu. Ref er t o

3.2.5 Key Click

1.3.1 24-KEY LAYOUT

The l ayout of t he 2 4-key ke ypad i s si milar to a tel ephone keypad. It wedges alphanumeric, navigation, function keys, and a few symbol keys. Refer to Appendix III —

Key Reference Tables

for all the characters it enters.

Figure 4: 24-key Layout

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This 24-key alphanumeric keypad enters num bers by default. The ke ypad’s alphabet key

switches the keypad to al phabetic input. A few sy mbols are supp orted when the

keypad sits in alphabetic input, whether uppercase or lowercase.

Press the [α] key (repeatedly) until the mob ile computer shows a n “A”, whi ch we might as well call “the alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all caps and a few symbols without holding down the [α] key.

Press the [α] key

(repeatedly) until the mo bile computer shows a n “a”, whi ch we

might as well call “the alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all lowercase letters and a few symbols without holding down the [α] key.

Note the letter case doesn’t impact the symbols.

An overview of the alphabet icons and the keypad’s input mode:

Alphabet Icons

None Numbers, hyphen minus “-”, and dot “.”

A All uppercase letters and symbols a All lowercase letters and symbols

Keypad’s Input Mode

When inputting alphabetic characters, the l etters and the number printed on a k ey take turn to show where the cursor is when you keep pressing that key; each press must not exceed one second. Fo r example, when you keep press the num ber key [2], the letters “A”, “B”, “C” and the number “2” take turn to show for uppercase while “a”, “b” , “c” and “2” will take turn to show for lowercase.

 When you first press the number key [2], the letter “A” or “a” is produced.

 When yo u press the n umber key [2] t wice (t he ti me i nterval must not exceed one

second), the letter “B” or “b” is produced.

 When yo u press the number key [2] three times (the ti me i nterval between each

press must not exceed one second), the letter “C” or “c” is produced.

 When you press the number key [2] four times (the time interval between each press

must not exceed one second), the number “2” is produced.

In order to get the desired character, you ne ed to press the same key one to four times (the time interval between each press must not exceed one seco nd). Only when the pressing stops for longer than one second or another key is pressed will the system send out the due key code or change over to send another key code to the active application program.

The [f n] key

associated icon F

is pressed with a nu mber key . Upon you r pressing [f n] k ey, it s

displays at the bottom-left of the screen of the mobile computer. Press

the second key, sa y [ 5], to com plete the key combi nation and pr oduce [F5] fu nction.

Then the icon F

goes off automatically.

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Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below:

SCAN

Triggers the scan engine so it reads a barcode when reader function is enabled.

ENTER

The two [Ent er] keys on both si des of the [S CAN] key are use r-friendly and convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators.

Both keys execute commands or confirm input.

 Press the [fn] key the pre ss either of these [Enter] keys to turn on/off

backlight for the LCD and keypad.

Navigation Keys

These keys move the cursor left, up, down, or right.

 Press the [fn] key then press either of up/down key to decrease/increase

LCD contrast.

 Press th e [fn ] key then press either of l eft/right key to decrease/increase

the LCD backlight brightness.

the

ESC (Escape)

← (Backspace)

α (Alphabet Key)

Stops and quits the current operation.

Deletes the precedi ng character where the cursor is. If this key is pressed and held, a clear code is sent.

This key is a modif ier k ey that requ ires a second key pressed to get th e yellow-engraved letters (A~Z) and symbols.

Icon Description

A This icon appears at t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen to in dicate keypad

set to enters all uppercase letters and symbols.

a This icon appears a t t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen to in dicate the

keypad set to enters all lowercase letters and symbols.

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fn (Function Key)

This key is a modif ier key that requir es a second key ([0] ~ [ 9]) pressed to deliver the value of key combination.

Icon Description

F In default state, the functi on toggl e i s set to “Auto Resume” and

operates as described below:

 This icon appears when you press the function key [fn], indicating

the keypad s et to the functi on key input. Press a second key to get the desired function.

POWER Key

In order to prevent an ac cidental press of the PO WER key, you need to press and hold this key for approxi mately 1.5 seconds to turn on/ off the mobil e computer.

Note: (1) Fu nctionality of keys i s appli cation-dependent. The system will send the

associated key code to the application pr ogram, an d it is u p t o t he applicat ion program to interpret the key code. (2) As long as a status icon appears on the screen, it indicates a certain mode has been activated and it isn’t necessary to hold the modifier key.

 Once the second key is pressed, the icon goes off automatically.

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1.3.2 44-KEY LAYOUT

The 44- key keypad wedges numeric, al phabetic, navi gation, f unction keys and the modifier keys. Refer to Appendix III — K ey Reference Tables: 44-key Keypa d characters it enters.

for all the

Figure 5: 44 key Layout

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In default state, this 44-key alphanumeric keypad enters numbers and launches the functions of F1 through F15.

THE [ALPHA] KEY

Press the blue modifier key [ α] to toggle the keypad among numeric, uppercase alphabetic, and lowercase alphabetic modes.

Press the [ α] key

(repeatedly) until the mob ile computer shows an “ A”, whi ch we

might as well call the “alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all uppercase letters without the need to hold down the [α] key.

Press the [ α] key

(repeatedly) until the mobile co mputer shows an “ a”, wh ich we

might as well call the “alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all lowercase letters without the need to hold down the [α] key.

An overview of the alphabet icons and the keypad’s input modes:

Alphabet Icons

None  Enters numbers, hyphen minus “-”, and dot “.”

Keypad’s Input Mode

 Launches F1 through F15.

A All uppercase letters a All lowercase letters

THE [FN] KEY

The orange [fn] key makes the ke ypad enter the orange-engraved characters. After the [fn] key is pressed, it requires you to press a second key to complete the action.

Here are the basi cs how this [fn] key works: You first press the orange [fn] key

see an ico n F

sh ows at th e low er-left of th e screen. T hen you press another ke y

engraved with an orange-colored character/graphic to produce the following:

and

1) Entering that orange-colored character (mostly symbols).

2) Launching the functions of F16 through F24.

3) Increasing/decreasing backlight brightness for the screen and the keypad.

The [fn] ke y is set to “Auto Resu me” by default, which mean s the [ fn] k ey is en abled once pressed, and becomes disabled once the second key is pressed.

Here’s an example how you produce the function of [F16]:

1) Press the orange [fn] key

The mobile computer’s screen shows an F

at the lower-left of the screen.

2) Press the key [F6], which is engraved with the orange-colored “F16”.

The system produces the function of [F16].

The icon F

goes off.

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Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below.

SCAN

Triggers the scan engi ne so i t reads a barcod e when the re ader functi on i s enabled.

ENTER

The two [Ent er] keys on both si des of the [S CAN] key are use r-friendly and convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators.

Both of them execute commands or confirm input.

 Press the [fn] key then press either of these [Enter] keys to turn on/off

backlight of LCD and keypad.

Navigation Keys

These keys move the cursor left, up, down, or right.

 Press the [fn] key then press either of up/down key to decrease/increase

LCD contrast.

 Press th e [fn ] key then press either of l eft/right key to decrease/increase

the LCD backlight brightness.

the

ESC (Escape)

← (Backspace)

(Space)

) (Tab)

Ins (Insert)

DEL (Delete)

Stops and quits the current operation.

Deletes the p receding character where the cursor i s. If thi s key is pressed and held, a clear code is sent.

Inserts a blank space at the position where the cursor is.

Moves the cursor to the next tab stop.

Switches the keypad between the overtype mode and insert mode. This key helpful when the mobile computer is working on terminal emulation.

In overtype mode, when you are typi ng, the curs or overwri tes any character that is right after its current position. In insert mode, when you are typing, the cursor inserts a character at its current position.

Deletes the character at the back of the cursor.

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α (Alphabet Key)

Alt Key

This key is a modif ier key that requ ires a second key presse d to produce blue-engraved letters (A~Z).

Icon Description

A This icon appears at the lo wer-left o f t he s creen t o in dicate ke ypad

set to enter all uppercase letters.

a This icon appears at the lo wer-left o f t he s creen t o in dicate ke ypad

This key is a modif ier key that alters the next key pressed. The functiona lity depends on the application that is active at the moment.

set to enter all lowercase letters.

Icon Description

A This icon a ppears wh en yo u press [Alt] to enter the special function

mode.

the

fn (Function Key)

This key is a modif ier k ey that requ ires a second key pressed to enter the orange-engraved characters (mostly symbols) and produce the function of F16 through F24.

Icon Description

F The function toggle is set to “Auto Resume” by default which operates

as described below:

 This i con ap pears when you press th e orange mo difier key [fn],

indicating the keypad set to function key input. Then you press a second key to enter the desi red symbol s or produce the desired function.

 Once the second key is presse d, the icon F goes

Power Key

In order to p revent an ac cidental press of the PO WER key, you need to pr ess and hold down this key for approximately 1.5 seconds to turn on/off the mobile computer.

Note: (1) Functionality of key s is applicat ion-dependent. T he sy stem will sen d th e

associated key code to the a pplication pr ogram, an d it is u p t o the applicat ion program to interpret the key code. (2) Wh en a st atus icon appears on th e low er-left of the screen, it in dicates a certain mode is activated and it is not necessary to hold down the modifier key.

automatically.

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1.4 LCD

The mobile computer ships with a 3” FSTN graphic LCD, 160 by 16 0 pixels res olutions, which can be programmed to display text or graphics such as specific font and company logo to meet various applications.

Options

English font Font size 6×8 (pixels)

Chinese font Font size 12×12 (pixels)

Other language fonts, company logo… Programmable

Font Size (pixels) Characters by lines

26 characters by 19 lines

Font size 8×16 (pixels)

Font size 16×16 (pixels)

20 characters by 9 lines

13 characters by 12 lines

10 characters by 9 lines

Note: The bot tom lin e ( ICON_ZONE) is reserved t o display st atus icon s, su ch as th e battery icon.

1.4.1 ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT

The backl ight of s creen and keypad makes i t easier to operate the mobile computer in dim envi ronments. By pressi ng t he fol lowing key com binations, L CD ba cklight ca n be turned o n/off a nd t he brightness can be adj usted. Kee p pressing the key co mbination until the br ightness or contras t d ecreases or increases to a desired level. Alt ernatively

the brightness and contrast are controllable through programming or via System Menu.

Refer to

3.2.2 Backlight

Note: Using back light on batt ery pow er w ill su bstantially redu ce bat tery pow er. We

suggest th at y ou dim the back light while work ing in a w ell-lit area or set it to automatic power off when the computer isn’t actively used.

and 3.2.13 Contrast.

Use the following key combinations to adjust the backlight for the mobile computer’s LCD and keypad, and also the contrast for the LC D. Combine the keys by pressing the [fn] key first and then pressing the second key.

Key Combination

24-key 44 key

+ [Enter]

+ [Up]

+ [Down]

+ [Right]

+ [Left]

+ [3] Same as + [Up]

+ [Enter] Toggles on/off the backlight

+ [Up] Increases the contrast of LCD

+ [Down] Decreases the contrast of LCD

+ [Right] Turns on the backl ight a nd i ncreases the bri ghtness of

+ [Left] Turns on the backl ight and decr ease the bri ghtness of

Action

LCD/keypad backlight.

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+ [6] Same as + [Down]

1.4.2 CALIBRATING THE SCREEN

This LC D i s a touc h s creen that supports to uch control by a stylus. It also f eatures signature c apture so signatures can be saved to serve as receipt confirmation whe n goods are delivered to door.

Refer to

3.2.8 Screen Calibration

for screen calibration.

Warning: DO NOT contact the screen surface with any pointed or sharp object.

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1.5 NOTIFICATIONS

1.5.1 STATUS LED

A LED indic ator is recessed above the [SCAN ] button. It presents d ual modes and each mode presents dual colors. This LED indicator can be programmed to provide information that helps di agnosing the stat us of the mobile computer. For exampl e, if you are usi ng AG Ru ntime, y ou w ill b e in formed of t he scann ing resu lt immediately. LE D1 is u sed f or "Good Read" and will become solid green upon reading a barcode successfully.

 LED1 provides the information on the charging status and barcode reading.

 LED2 provides the information on wireless communications.

LED1: Red/Green

User Power ON User definable User definable

Red Green

 Solid green for Good Re ad by

default

Power Off, B attery Charging

Charging Error System default

System default

 Flashing red: Charging

System default

 Flashing green: Charging done

 Flashing red and green: Charging error occurs

LED2: Blue/Green Blue Green

Bluetooth System default

---

 Flashing b lue, q uickly: W aiting fo r

connection or connecting

 Flashing blue, slowly: Connected

Wi-Fi --- System default

 Flashing g reen, quickly: W aiting

for connection or connecting

 Flashing green, sl owly:

Connected

1.5.2 AUDIO

The mobile computer has a low power transd ucer type buzzer that is programmable for status feed back. I n pa rticular, its freque ncy and duration can be programmed for the alert of Good Read in the provided terminal emulation programs.

1.5.3 VIBRATOR

The mobile compu ter is integrated with a vibrator t hat is programmable f or status feedback. It mak es t he mobi le co mputer applicable t o w ork in noisy environments. In particular, the vibrator can be programmed fo r the alert of Good Read in the provided terminal emulation programs.

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1.6 DATA CAPTURE

Options of different reader combination are supported including 1D+RFID and 2D+RFID. For each combination, both readers can be initialized and ready for scanning at the same time (dual mode operation). For example, if you press the [SCAN] trigger while running the preloaded AG runtime on the mobile computer, it will read a barcode in position or an RFID tag in proximity depending on which one comes first.

Note: You can not have 1D +2D scan e ngines i nstalled on the mobile computer because

they are both barcode readers.

Varying by the reader type installed, the supported sym bologies or tag types a re listed below:

 1D CCD scan engine

 1D Laser scan engine

 1D Long Range Laser scan engine (LR)

 2D scan engine

 RFID reader

1.6.1 SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

A w ide v ariety of scan en gines is av ailable f or deliv ering f lexibility t o meet dif ferent requirements. Depending on the scan engine integrated, the mobile computer is capable of scanning barcodes of a number of symbol ogies that are enabled by defa ult while running the preloaded AG runtime. Refer to

If you need to scan barcodes that are encoded in a symbology that is disabled by default

in AG run time, FORGE Application Generator ( ForgeAG.exe) ca n help you configure symbology settings and reader settings. First, enable the desired symbolog ies in FORGE Application Generator, and then do wnload the appl ication setti ngs to the mobi le

computer.

Note: In AG or C ipherNet run time, n ot all of the symbologies are enabled by defa ult.

Instead of r unning any of them, you can develop your own applications to control the scan engine for data collection. For d etails on c onfiguring reader and symbology settings, please refer to the documentation of the software you use.

Symbologies Supported (Default Setting: Enable/Disable) CCD/Laser LR 2D

Codabar Enabled Enabled Enabled Code 11 Disab led Disabled

3.3.1 Reader

for functional test.

Code 93 Enabled Enabled Enabled Composite

Code

CC-A/B Disabled

CC-C Disabled

TCIF Linked Code 39 Enabled

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MSI Disab led Disabled Disabled Plessey Disabled

Postal Codes Enabled Telepen Disabled Code 128

Code 2 of 5

Code 3 of 9

EAN/UPC

Code 128 Enabled Enabled Enabled

GS1-128 (EAN-128) Enabled Enabled Enabled

ISBT 128 Enabled Enabled Enabled

Industrial 25 (Discrete 25) Enabled Enabled Enabled

Interleaved 25 Enabled Enabled Enabled

Matrix 25 Disabled Disabled

Chinese 25 Disabled

Coop 25 Disabled

Code 39 Enabled Enabled Enabled

Trioptic Code 39 Disabled Disabled

Italian Pharmacode (Code 32) Disabled Disabled Disabled

French Pharmacode Disabled

EAN-8 Enabled Enabled Enabled

EAN-8 Addon 2 Disabled Disabled Disabled

EAN-8 Addon 5 Disabled Disabled Disabled

EAN-13 Enabled Enabled Enabled

EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2 Disabled Disabled Disabled

GS1 DataBar (RSS)

EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5 Disabled Disabled Disabled

Bookland EAN (ISBN) Disabled Disabled Disabled

UPC-E0 Enabled Enabled Enabled

UPC-E1 Disab led Disabled Disabled

UPC-E Addon 2 Disabled Disabled Disabled

UPC-E Addon 5 Disabled Disabled Disabled

UPC-A Enabled Enabled Enabled

GS1 Dat aBar Om nidirectional (RSS-14)

GS1 DataBar Truncated Disabled Enabled Enabled

GS1 DataBar Stacked Disabled Enabled Enabled

GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled Enabled Enabled

GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited) Disabled Enabled Enabled

GS1 D ataBar Expanded (RS S Expanded)

GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked Disabled Enabled Enabled

Disabled Enabled Enabled

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2D Symbologies

PDF417 Enabled

MicroPDF417 Enabled

Data Matrix Enabled

Maxicode Enabled

QR Code Enabled

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1.6.2 RFID TAGS SUPPORTED

The RFID reader supports read/write operat ions depend ing on the tags. The s upported labels include ISO 15 693, Icode ®, IS O 14 443A, a nd ISO 1444 3B. Currently, the performance of some tags has been confirmed, and the results are listed below for yo ur reference. Refer to

3.3.9 RFID

Note: You should study the specifications of RFID tags before use.

HF Tag Protocol UID Read/Write

ISO 14443A

ISO 14443B

ISO 15693

Mifare Standard 1K (Mifare S50)

Mifare Standard 4K (Mifare S70)

Jcop41 (Mifare 1K & 4K compatible)

Mifare Ultralight

Mifare Ultralight C

Mifare ProX

Mifare DESFire

Mifare Plus

Mifare Mini (Mifare S20)

SLE66CLX320P

SLE55R04 / 08

Smart MX

Jewel

Topaz

SLE6666CL160S

SR176

SRIX4K

SLIX4K

ISO 14443A Compliant

ISO 14443B Compliant

EM4135

ICODE SLI

LRI12

LRI64

LRI128

LRI2K

SRF55V**P

SRF55V**S

for functional test.

9 9

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Tag-it HF-I Std TempSense

ICODE1 with EAS&AFI

ICODE

9 9

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1.7 CHARGING & COMMUNICATIONS

Normally the mobile computer ships with a USB cable for charging and communi cations. A variety of cradles are also developed and made available to you to meet your needs.

USB Interface Cable

Task USB Cable

Charging USB direct charging

 500 mA: USB icon  0 mA: Disable charging for 8700

5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon)

Communications USB Virtual COM — If you have FORG E Application Generator instal led on

your PC, you may use a download ut ility to receive data from your PC; or you can run HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly.

USB HID — Run a text editor on your PC to receive data directly.

USB Virtual COM_CDC —If you have FORGE Application Generator installed on your PC, you may use a download utility to receive data fro m your PC; or you can run HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly.

Note: (1) If you are u sing USB Virt ual COM for the first time, you must install its driver

from t he CD -ROM. Driver v ersion 5. 3 or lat er is requ ired. P lease remov e old er versions! The virtual COM port will not be assigned until the USB port is in use. (2) If y ou are u sing USB Virt ual C OM_CDC for t he first t ime, y ou mu st in stall it s driver from the CD-ROM. USB CDC driver installer can be f ound in the “Windows” folder. It will proceed to install the driver to your PC. (3) A standard USB cabl e releases a COM por t in the fol lowing conditions: (i) the cable is det ached from t he mobil e compu ter direct ly, (ii) t he cable is det ached from t he cradle direct ly, (iii) t he cable is at tached t o t he cradle, bu t the mobi le computer is removed from the cradle, (iv) the mobile computer is powered off, (v) no application that requires a virtual COM port is running on the mobile computer. (4) For an application program that requir es a COM port to be oc cupied all t he time, it is suggested that you use a 308 USB Virtual COM Interface cable instead.

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RS-232 Interface Cable

Task RS-232 Cable + 5V Power Adapter

Charging 5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon)

Communications If you have FORGE Appl ication Generator i nstalled on your PC, you may

use a down load utili ty t o recei ve da ta from your PC; or you can run

Cradle

Task Cradle Interface + 5V Power Adapter

Charging 5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon)

HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly.

Communications Depends on the cradle type and its associated settings —

 USB  RS-232

Note: Battery ch arging stops wh en the temperature drops below 0°C or e xceeds 40°C .

It is recommended that the battery be charged at roo m temperature (18 °C to 25°C) for optimal performance.

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1.7.1 INTERFACE CABLE OPTIONS

When charging by the USB cable, the standard charging current is 500 mA. However, it is recommended that yo u charge the mobile computer b y the exte rnal power source through the power adapter to speed up charging the battery.

 If you want to disable char ging for 8700, change the cha rging current to 0 mA after

connecting the USB cable. Refer to 3.2.10 USB Charge Current

Push & release

Universal Power Adapter

Figure 6: Using USB/RS-232 cable

Warning: It is not allow ed f or the mobile compu ter to run solely by USB power

without a battery l oaded. It will di splay a war ning message “ Battery Missing” along with an audible a lert. In th is case, y ou should in stall t he battery before restarting.

1.7.2 CHARGING & COMMUNICATION CRADLE

The cradle supports charging and data connection at the same time.

1) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle.

2) Connect the power supply cord to the power receptacle on the cradle.

3) Connect the adapter’s wall-wart plug to a power outlet.

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4) Connect the charging & communication cable if data connection is required.

Note: (1) Tighten the two screw-in connectors to secure the cable.

(2) As the mobile computer will be charged via cradle, the power receptacle on the charging & communication cable is inefficacious.

Figure 7: Setting up cradle

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Charging & Communication Cradle

No. Description No. Description

1 LED Indicators (from left to right):

2 Charging Slot for the mobile computer

 Charge  USB  TX/RX  Power

Refer to 1.7.3 Understandi ng the LED

Indicators

3 Charging Slot for Spare Battery 4 Cable Connector (USB or RS-232)

5 Power Jack

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1.7.3 UNDERSTANDING THE LED INDICATORS

The LED indicators on the cradle deliver the cradle’s status. For the charging status of the mobile computer’s main battery pack, check out the device’ screen.

Figure 8: Cradle LEDs

Indicator

Charge

Status Description

Off Charging failed

Red, solid Charging spare battery

Green, solid Charging done Off No USB connection USB

Green, solid USB plug-in Off No activity TX/RX

Green, flashing Transmitting data via RS-232 Off No power POWER

Red, solid Power ON

Warning: Charging e rror may occur due to a power failure or defected battery

contacts.

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1.8 SD CARD

A SD card i nserted in the mobil e c omputer is direct ly acc essible for user’s applications. Yet when the mobile c omputer connects to the host computer via a USB cable, the SD card can work as a removable disk (USB mass storage device) as long as it is conf igured

properly through programming or via System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu | 1. Run As USB Disk. Refer to

Note: While running BASIC application, the size of DAT files on SD card can be calibrated.

Go to System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu | 2. Access SD Card | 4. Check File Size to refresh the size of “A:\BASICRUN\TXACTn.DAT” (n=1~6).

3.8 SD Card Menu

1.8.1 FILE SYSTEM

For 8700 Series, SD cards of FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 file systems are sup ported and card

formatting through C programming or via System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu | 2. Access SD Card is supported. Based on the capacity of the car d, it will

automatically decide the FAT format:

Card Capacity

> 8 GB

≦ 32 MB

≦ 1 GB

≦ 2 GB

≦ 8 GB

FAT Format Sectors per Cluster

FAT32 16

FAT12 32

FAT16 32

FAT16 64

FAT32 8

1.8.2 DIRECTORY

Unlike the file system on SRAM , the file system on SD ca rd suppor ts hierarchical tree directory structure and allows creating sub-d irectories. Seve ral directories are reserved for particular use.

Reserved Directory

\Program

Related Application or Function Remark

 System Menu | Load Program  Program Manager | Download  Program Manager | Activate  Kernel Menu | Kernel Update

This di rectory stores the programs t hat are downloadable to the mobile computer:

 C program — *.SHX  BASIC program — *.INI and *.SYN

 UPDATE_BASIC()

\BasicRun BASIC Runtime This directory stores the DAT and DBF fil es

that are cr eated an d accessed i n BASIC runtime.

They are assi gned the permanent filenames as follows:

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DAT Filename

DAT file #1 TXACT1.DAT

DAT file #2 TXACT2.DAT

DAT file #3 TXACT3.DAT

DAT file #4 TXACT4.DAT

DAT file #5 TXACT5.DAT

DAT file #6 TXACT6.DAT

DBF Filename

DBF file #1

DBF file #2

Record file F1.DB0

System De fault Index

Index file #1 F1.DB2

Index file #2 F1.DB3

Index file #3 F1.DB4

Record file F2.DB0

System De fault Index

Index file #1 F2.DB2

F1.DB1

F2.DB1

DBF file #3

DBF file #4

DBF file #5

Index file #2 F2.DB3

Index file #3 F2.DB4

Record file F3.DB0

System De fault Index

Index file #1 F3.DB2

Index file #2 F3.DB3

Index file #3 F3.DB4

Record file F4.DB0

System De fault Index

Index file #1 F4.DB2

Index file #2 F4.DB3

Index file #3 F4.DB4

Record file F5.DB0

System De fault Index

Index file #1 F5.DB2

F3.DB1

F4.DB1

F5.DB1

Index file #2 F5.DB3

Index file #3 F5.DB4

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\AG\DBF

\AG\DAT

\AG\EXPORT

\AG\IMPORT

Application Generator (a.k.a. AG) This di rectory stores the DAT, DBF, and

Lookup fil es that are created and/or accessed in Application Generator.

1.8.3 FILE NAME

A f ile n ame mu st follow 8. 3 f ormat ( = sh ort filenames) — at most 8 c haracters for filename, and at most three characters for filename ex tension. T he following characters

are unacceptable: “ * + , : ; < = > ? | [ ]

 On 8700 Se ries, it can only display a filename of 1 ~ 8 characters (the null character

not in cluded), and f ilename ex tension w ill b e display ed if prov ided. If a f ile n ame specified is longer than eight characters, it will be truncated to eight characters.

 Long filenames, at most 255 characters, are allowed when using the mobile computer

equipped with SD card as a mass storag e devi ce. For exampl e, you may ha ve a filename “123456789.txt” created from yo ur PC. However, whe n the same file is directly ac cessed on the mobile computer, the filename wi ll be tru ncated to “123456~1.txt”.

 If a file name is not specified in ASCII characters, in order for the mobile computer to

display it c orrectly, y ou may n eed t o dow nload a mat ching f ont f ile t o t he mobile computer first.

 The file name is not case-sensitive.

Chapter 2

LEARNING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE

This chap ter describes the softwar e preinsta lled on the mobile computer — the Kernel, System, and Application, and each has its own function menu.

When a menu displays, select an item by either of the following ways:

 Press t he navigation k eys [Up ] a nd [Down] to move be tween the menu items and

press [Enter] to select one.

 Press the number key that corresponds to the menu item to select it.

 Use a stylus to tap an item from the menu to select it.

 Follow the on-screen instructions to change a setti ng, or press [ ESC] to return to a

previous page or menu.

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On each screen, the bottom line displays status icons, such as:

 The 4-bar battery icon indicates the current power status.

 The status icon of input mode is controlled by the modifier key: or

 The status icon of function mode is controlled by the modifier key: or

 The turn-page icon ( ) indicates there is a previous page or menu.

To return to a previous page or menu, yo u may press [ESC], touch the menu title, or follow the on-screen instructions.

Figure 9: Software Architecture

IN THIS CHAPTER

2.1 Application Module..................................................... 41

2.2 System Configuratio

n & Core....................................... 43

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2.1 APPLICATION MODULE

The mobile computer ships with the software package on the CD-ROM. It includes

FORGE Application Generator (batch- an d WLAN- versions), MIRROR Emulator (V T

and 5250 versions), download utilities, etc.

2.1.1 FORGE APPLICATION GENERATOR (AG)

For t he easy dev elopment of applicat ions, the mobile computer is preloaded with AG

runtime. Wh en y ou turn on the mobile com puter, it di splays u ser application’s main menu as below.

Batch AG

WLAN AG

Note: Batch AG s upports a utomatically uploading data to a h ost comput er when t he

upload interface is properly configured. Once the mobile computer co nnects to the host via a RS-232 or USB Virtual COM cable, a moving hourglass icon displays on the upper-r ight corner of the scr een to i ndicate the mobile computer ready for auto upload.

Before you proceed to collect data with the mobile computer, conf igure the applicat ion with t he co mpanion to ol on your PC. T his time-saving development tool hel ps create mobile computer’s application templates on your PC.

For details on the AG application, refer to related user manual.

Application Generator

Batch AG U8700.SHX ForgeA G.exe WLAN AG WU8700.SHX A G8700WLAN.exe

AG Runtime on mobile computer Companion Tool on PC

Note: FORGE Application Generator (AG) software package includes (1) a companion tool for quickly developing your application — Batch or WLAN AG; (2) several download utilities to make it versatile in use.

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2.1.2 MIRROR EMULATOR (CIPHERNET)

The mobile computer supports VT100/220 and IBM 5250 ter minal emulation for

accessing a backe nd d atabase. I nstead of using FORGE Application Generator, y ou

may downl oad the ter minal emu lation program, i.e. C ipherNet Runtime, to the mobile computer. Refer to

3.6 Load Program

. T hen ru n i ndividual compani on tool on yo ur

computer.

For details on the MIRROR Emulator application, refer to associated user manuals.

Terminal Emulation CipherNet Runtime on mobile computer Companion Tool on PC

VT100/220 87xx-VT.SHX CipherNet-VT.exe IBM 5250 87xx-5250.SHX Ci pherNet-5250.exe

2.1.3 USER PROGRAM

You may need to d evelop your own app lication program. For devel oping cus tom applications, C ipherLab prov ides BASIC and C compilers through licen sing. For detailed information, contact your sales representative.

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2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CORE

For managi ng s ystem confi gurations an d m ultiple programs, each mobi le computer

comes with System Menu, Program Manager, an d Kernel Menu. Th e following

chapters gu ide you to how the mobile computer is configured for system operation and program download.

2.2.1 SYSTEM MENU

System Menu is bundled with BASIC Runtime or user programs that are written in “C”. It

is prov ided f or sy stem con figuration, fu nctionality t esting, dow nloading f ont f ile an d program.

2.2.2 KERNEL

Kernel is the innermost core of the OS. It pro vides services f or u pdating the kernel and

bootloader, and repairing the system.

2.2.3 PROGRAM MANAGER

Program Manager is part of the kernel. You may download as many as seven applicat ion

programs.

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SYSTEM MENU

System Menu is a powerful utility that offers an interface for engineers (programmers or

system integrators) to view sys tem inform ation, cha nge t he co nfiguration par ameters, download programs and run diagnostics.

As System Menu is intended for engineers’ te sts and maintenance ONLY, pa ssword

protection is provided to pr event unauthorized users from accidentally changing system settings.

Warning! System Menu is NO T for the use of any e nd users. The system password

helps ensure system safety and integrity.

How to access the System Menu?

1) Turn off the mobile computer.

2) Press [7] + [9] + [Power]

simultaneously.

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IN THIS CHAPTER

3.1 Information............................................................... 46

3.2 Settings ................................................................... 48

3.3 Tests

3.4 Memory....................................................................

....................................................................... 52

3.5 Power ...................................................................... 56

3.6 Load Program

............................................................

3.7 Bluetooth Menu

......................................................... 60

3.8 SD Card Menu ........................................................... 67

Men

3.9 Serial PPP

u......................................................... 69

3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.............................................................. 71

3.11 DoFTP Menu ............................................................ 80

3.12 3.5G Menu .............................................................. 82

3.1 INFORMATION

Select this command to generate the critical system information that helps diagnose the system.

System Menu | 1. Information

H/W Hardware version S/N A serial number assigned to the mobile computer M/D Manufacturing date KNL Kernel version LIB BSC

USR Application program version DEV 5-digit code for the recognition of the embedded hardware modules

C library version

BASIC R un-time ve rsion. This entry is only present when a BASIC a pplication h as been downloaded

 For example, 1410-1 indicates the 44-key mobile computer is equipped with the

CCD scan engine, RFID reader, Bluetooth module, and 802.11b/g connectivity.

RFID This RFID m odule ve rsion is only p resent when t he 3

above appears 1.

di git of the D evice Code

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3.1.1 UNDERSTANDING DEVICE CODE

The device code covers a few pieces of information about the hardware housed inside the mobile computer. The coding rule is tabulated as follows:

Device Code

1st digit Reader module 0= none

2nd digit Wireless module 4= Bluetooth + 802.11b/g

3rd digit RFID, GPS module 0= none

4th digit Reserved 0

5th digit Keypad layout 0= 24-key

Modular Component Coding

1= CCD scan engine

2= Laser scan engine

3= 2D scan engine

4= Long Range Laser scan engine

5= Bluetooth only

7= Bluetooth + 3.5G + 802.11b/g

1= RFID reader

2= GPS

1= 44-key

(8770)

(8700)

(8790)

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3.2 SETTINGS

This subm enu access es the mobile compu ter’s syste m settings and c hanges their defaults.

An overview of the defaults:

System Settings

Clock Current time Backlight 20 seconds, Level 2 Auto Off 10 minutes Power On Options Resume Key Click Tone 2 System Password Open access Font System font Screen Calibration Select thi s command to align the co ordinates of the touch

USB VCOM No. Fixed USB Charge Current 500 mA Default Set (=Reset to Default) Restores your mobile computer to default state. Reset Reader Restores the reader to default state. Contrast Level 4

Default Values

screen wi th those of the di splay underneath i t, so as to make the touch control precise.

3.2.1 CLOCK

Sets the clock / calendar time for the mobile computer. Enter two digits for the year, e.g. 04 for 2004.

3.2.2 BACKLIGHT

Sets the backlight duration for the keypad and LCD.

 Enter a value between 0 and 9999 (seconds).

 Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to adjust the backlight level (4 levels).

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3.2.3 AUTO OFF

Sets the m obile computer to automatically power off after idleness for a period of time. Enter a value between 0 and 999 (minute).

Note: To disable this function, enter 0.

3.2.4 POWER ON (& WAKEUP EVENT) OPTIONS

This i s a su bmenu t hat confi gures how the mobile computer starts up a nd what event wakes up the mobile computer:

Power On Options

Press the na vigation keys [Up] and [D own] to sel ect betwee n “Resume” and “Restart ”. Press [Enter] to select it.

 Resume: When the mobile computer is powered on, it resumes the last session of the program

that was run before it is turned off.

 Restart: When the mobile computer is powered on, the system restarts over.

WakeUp Events

The events set can wake up the mobi le computer when i t takes place. Pres s the navi gation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the events, and press [Enter] to configure it to enforce the wake-up of the mobile computer or not.

 PwrKey: If set to yes, the mobile computer wakes up when the power key is pressed.  RS232: If se t to yes, the mobi le computer wakes up when connected to a RS-232 por t (by

RS232 cable).

 USB: If set to yes, the mobi le computer wakes up when connected wi th to a USB port (by a

USB cable).

 Charging: If set to yes, the mobile computer wakes up when getting charged via the cradle or

direct charging.

 Charged: If set to yes, the mobile computer wakes up when charging completes.  Alarm: If set to yes, the mobi le computer wakes up when the alarm time is up. Alarm can be

set up through programming only.

3.2.5 KEY CLICK

Sets the audible signal the mobile computer produces when a key is pressed on the keypad. Select a desired tone for the buzzer or mute it.

3.2.6 SYSTEM PASSWORD

Sets a password to control over user’s access to the System Menu, Program Manager and Kernel Menu. The password allows up to eight alphanumeric characters.

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Note: The password is case-sensitive. To disable a previous password, press both [Enter]

when you are asked to "Input new password" and "Verify password".

3.2.7 FONT

Shows the font information. It displays “System Font” if no custom font file is a ctive on the mobile computer. If a multi-language font file is downloaded, you are able to select a font from the list.

3.2.8 SCREEN CALIBRATION

When a to uch screen has served for a period of t ime, it n eeds calibrat ion t o w ork accurately. C alibration improv es t he accu racy of t he touc h scr een by al igning the coordinates of the touch panel and the LCD underneath it.

“Screen Cal ibration” i s a command that launches the mobile computer’s acti on directly. Upon your selecting this command, the screen di splay four cross marks, one at a time at the fo ur co rners of the screen. A ccurately and firmly tap on the centers of these cross marks using the stylus to follow through the calibration.

Warning: DO NOT use any pointed or sharp object to tap on the screen.

3.2.9 USB VCOM NO.

USB VC OM N o. is set t o “ Fixed” by def ault. “Fixed” m eans the m obile computer will always connect to a host computer (such a s your PC) by the same USB Vi rtual COM port regardless of how many mobile computers are connected to it earlier or later.

When the USB VCOM No. is set to “Fixed”, yo u can only connect one mobile computer to your P C at one time. Such setting i s hel pful to configure a great amou nt of mobil e computers (for administrators’ or factory use).

While in oth er cases, y ou may n eed t o set USB VC OM No. to “Change with S/N”, which means the number of th e virtual COM port in use will vary by the serial number of each mobile computer connected to your PC.

 Press the n avigation k eys [U p] and [Down] to select be tween “Fixe d” a nd “Change

with Serial Number”.

3.2.10 USB CHARGE CURRENT

By default, the USB charging curr ent is se t to 500 mA. For direct charging via the USB cable without a power adapter, the standard charging current is 500 mA.

 Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to select between “500 mA” and “0 mA”.

 To disable charging the mobile computer, select “0 mA”.

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Note: (1) USB direct charging, 500 mA: USB icon (2) 5V charging from the adapter: Plug icon

3.2.11 DEFAULT SET

Restores the system settings to default factory state, except for the reader settings.

3.2.12 RESET READER

Restores the reader settings to factory default state.

3.2.13 CONTRAST

Sets the contrast level for the LCD.

 Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to adjust the contrast level (7 levels).

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3.3 TESTS

Provides a variety of functional tests on the mobile computer’s key parts.

3.3.1 READER

Launches the test on the scanner’s reading performance. Symbologies supported depend on the scan engine you use. Refer to 1.6 Data Capture default. Symbologies disabled by default can only be enabled through programming.

for the symbologies enabled by

 Press the [SCAN] key to start testing. To stop and quit the test, press any key.

3.3.2 BUZZER

Launches the buzzer test with different frequency/duration combinations.

 To stop and quit the test, press any key.

3.3.3 LCD & LED

Launches the test on the LCD display and LED indicator.

 To stop and quit the test, press any key.

3.3.4 KEYBOARD

Launches t he test o n the keyp ad’s rubberized keys. Press any key to see if the corresponding character display on the screen.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

3.3.5 MEMORY

Launches the test on the mobi le computer’s data me mory (SRA M). The re sults wi ll display on the screen.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

Warning! The contents of the data memory (SRAM) will be wiped out after test.

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3.3.6 TOUCH SCREEN

Launches the test on the mobile computer’s signature capture with the help of the stylus.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC] or tap [OK] on the screen.

3.3.7 VIBRATOR

Launches the test on the mobile computer’s vibrator.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

3.3.8 ECHO TEST

Launches t he test on the mobi le computer ’s data con nection est ablished th rough the physical USB cable or a RS-232 cable. Run the test utility on your PC while launching this test on the mobile computer. Select a desired baud rate if necessary.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

Interface

RS-232 This echo te st i s to veri fy the connectivity via the RS -232

USB

Description Test Utility

EchoTest.exe

cable between the mobile computer and a host computer.

This echo test is to verify the connectivity via the USB cable between the mobile computer and a host computer.

 USB VCOM Echo —

generic USB device.

The mo bile c omputer wo rks a s a

 USB HI D — T he mo bile c omputer wo rks a s a n in put

device; sel ect keyboard t ype and Ca ps Lock statu s for running a test.

 USB VCOM_CDC Echo —

a generic USB device.

The mobile computer works as

EchoTest.exe for Virtual COM

Any text editor for HID

EchoTest.exe for Virtual COM

3.3.9 RFID

Launches the test o n the RFID re ader’s reading performance whe n a proximity card is present. Refer to 1.6.2 RFID Tags Supported

for the supported RFID tags.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

Note: This test is available only when the RFID module is present.

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3.3.10 GPS

Launches t he test on the mobi le computer’s GPS receiver. It gives a general review of the mobile computer’s real t ime s peed an d posit ion in formation, and also t he sat ellite count and signal strength.

 To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

Note: This test is available only when the GPS module is present.

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3.4 MEMORY

Delivers t he in formation about th e mobile compu ter’s memory . It also in itializes the memory.

3.4.1 SIZE INFORMATION

Delivers an overview of memory information:

 RAM — onboard SRAM for data memory

 Flash — program memory

3.4.2 INITIALIZE

Initializes the data memory.

Warning! The con tents of th e data memory (SRAM) w ill be w iped out after memory

initialization.

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3.5 POWER

Delivers the mobile computer’s current voltage consumption.

Main (battery)

Shows the dynamic status of the battery pack, which is the main power source.

Backup (battery)

Shows the dynamic status of the button cell, which supplies power to retain data in SRAM.

Warning! Always ex amine t he b attery icon on the de vice screen so you wi ll be

alerted for a low battery condition.

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3.6 LOAD PROGRAM

Launches t he mobi le computer’s L oad Program serv ice provided by the kernel. After a

program is downloaded to the mobile comp uter, you won’t be abl e to return to System Menu by pressing [ESC] as the kernel will take over the job. In this case, restart the

mobile computer to activate the new program. Refer to Appendix I

Note: When RS-232 is selected for the transmission interface, the mobile computer stays

in download mode for about 30 seconds only. The preparation (such as connecting the RS-232 cable) and the kernel update s hould be done before the download mode expires.

Download Utility.

The following files are downloadable by Load Program command:

.SHX Program

Program File

Font File Refer to the Font Files folder on CD-ROM.

Downloadable C program files and/or font file:

 AG Runtime:

 CipherNet Runtime:

 BASIC Runtime

Note

 User program

U8700.shx (Batch AG)

WU8700.shx (WLAN AG)

87xx-5250.shx (CipherNet-5250)

87xx-VT.shx (CipherNet-VT)

B8700.shx

If you have downloaded a BASIC Runtime program, you will be able to select whether to download a C program (.SHX) or BASIC prog ram (.S YN) the next ti me you acc ess t he Load Program command.

Note: (1) “Load Basic” menu is on ly av ailable af ter y ou h ave down loaded a BASIC

Runtime program. (2) In add ition to the sys tem font, t here can be on ly on e more font f ile downloaded to the mobile computer.

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SETTINGS

Interface

Options Description

RS232 Loading programs from RS232-interfaced devices such as your PC. The

mobile computer nee ds t o connect to your PC with a RS 232 cable. Baud rate setti ngs are necessary o n both your PC and the mobile computer.

USB VCOM Loading programs from USB-i nterfaced devi ces such as Your P C. Th e

mobile computer needs to connect to your PC with a USB cable.

Bluetooth Loading programs from Bluetooth-enabled devices.

SD Card Loading p rograms d irectly fr om t he SD Ca rd in serted in t he mo bile

computer.

USB VCOM_CDC Loading prog rams from US B-interfaced devi ces such as Your P C. Th e

Baud Rate

Available baud rate options: 115200/57600/38400/19200/9600 bps

mobile computer needs to connect to your PC with a USB cable.

LOAD PROGRAM VIA BLUETOOTH

3) Go to System Menu | 7. Bluetooth Menu | 3. Security, a nd configure the

following Bluetooth settings first.

 Authentication

 PIN code

4) Go to System Menu | 6. Load Program and select Bluetooth.

5) Have y our PC in itiate t he pairin g w ith the mobile computer by clicking [Pair Device]

and/or [Connect Bluetooth Serial Port].

6) On y our PC, run the download utility ProgLoad.exe. In [C omm set ting] group box, make the following settings:

- Select RS-232 for [Comm type], so as to access Bluetooth SPP.

- Configure [C OM port] properties according to the Bluetooth COM port generated

on your PC. Go to start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | COM & LPT to

check it up.

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LOAD PROGRAM VIA SD CARD

Press the navigation keys to move between the files. Press [Enter] to select and view the information of the selected program file.

1) If you have copied the desired program file(s) to your SD card, go to System Menu |

6. Load Program and select SD Card. Yo u will s ee a list of all the files under the

directory “\Program”, as shown above.

2) Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the listed files.

3) Press [Enter] to view information of the program file.

4) Press [Enter] to confirm downloading the program file to the mobile computer.

Press [ESC] to abort the download task.

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3.7 BLUETOOTH MENU

Sets the mobile computer to work with other Bluetooth devices. It takes correct settings to enable the Bluetooth communication.

Bluetooth Settings

Connect Setting Items Need to Be Checked

Local Name

Remote Name

Broadcast Me

Power Saving

BT-GPRS AP Name

DHCP

Local IP Address Security Items Need to Be Checked

Authentication

PIN Code

Default Value HID SPP DUN

Model no. + Serial no.

---

Enable

---

Enable

0.0.0.0

Disable

---

(v)

Note

Note: BT-GPRS AP Name, DHC P and local IP Address are required for DUN-GPRS m ode

only.

3.7.1 INFORMATION

Delivers the mobile computer’s Bluetooth network configuration.

Bluetooth Menu | 1. Information

LIB Kernel version MAC MAC address of the Bluetooth module IAM A name given to the mobile computer for identification

 By defaul t, it i s comprised of the model number and the serial numb er.

(Identical to Bluetooth Menu | 2. Connect Set | 1. Local Name)

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CTY "Normal" means all 79 channels are available for frequency-hopping.

 There are ba ndwidth limitations for 2.4 GHz IS M band i n some countri es. F or

example, only 23 RF channels are def ined in stead of 7 9 R F channels in J apan, Spain and France.

DHCP DHCP server in use or not

 It will automatically become enabled while connecting to a BT-GPRS AP.

IP IP address of the mobile computer

3.7.2 CONNECT SETTING

Sets the necessary parameters for mobile computer’s Bluetooth networking.

Local Name

Enter a name for identifying the mobile computer.

 By default, it is comprised of the model number and the serial number.

Remote Name

Leave it empty unless you want to make a specific connection.

Broadcast Me

Options — Enable or Disable

 For in itial connection, b roadcasting mu st be e nabled s o

the mobile computer.

other Bl uetooth devi ces can d iscover

 For security concerns, you may disable it in future use to hide the mobile computer from other

Bluetooth devices.

Power Saving

Sets the mobile computer to the low power consumption mode. Options — Enable or Disable (Only the Sniff mode is supported.)

BT-GPRS AP Name

For DUN-GPRS mode, enter the AP name for connecting to the content server.

DHCP

Options - Enable or Disable

Local IP Address

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Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary.

Note: BT-GPRS AP Name, DHCP and local IP Address are required for DUN-GPRS m ode

only.

3.7.3 SECURITY

Sets or modifies the security parameters for the mobile computer’s Bluetooth connection.

Authentication

Such “Authe ntication” concerns the pre-pairing vali dation between two Bl uetooth devi ces befor e they can communicate with each other. Options available are Enable and Disable.

PIN Code

Enter a “Pin Code” to function fo r the encryption key value. P airing is only a chievable when two Bluetooth devices present the same Pin Code.

 Up to 16 characters, in ASCII format.

Note: When authentication i s enabled without providing a pr e-set PIN c ode, the mobile

computer supports dynamic input of PIN code during pairing.

3.7.4 ECHO TESTS

Launches the echo tests that verify the mobile computer’s Bluetooth connectivity to make sure it sits within the wireless transmission range. Press [ESC] to stop and quit the test.

Some key terms addressed in the submenu are defined as follows:

 SPP: Serial Port Profile

Bluetooth SPP i s for Bl uetooth-enabled devi ces suc h as the mobile computer to wirelessly connect to an ad hoc network.

 DUN: Di al-Up Networking Profile

Bluetooth DUN i s for Bl uetooth-enabled devi ces such as the mobile computer to access the Internet and other dial-up services.

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- DUN Modem – Select this com mand to have the m obile computer access a Bluetooth mo dem or mobile phone to use it as a wireless modem.

- DUN GPRS – Select this command to have the mobile computer access a GPRS-enabled mobile phone to connect to a GPRS AP.

 HID: Human Interface Device Profile

Bluetooth HID enables the mobile computer to function as an input device (such as a keyboard) f or anot her Bluetooth e nabled devi ce suc h as your PC.

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SPP Master

Sets the mobile computer as a master device.

1. Pairing with your PC (slave) must be completed first.

2. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include:

- Select “RS-232” for interface.

- Use the (incoming) Bluetooth COM port that has been paired.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

3. Start the echo test on both sides. The mobile computer will try to connect to PC (slave).

SPP Slave

Sets the mobile computer as a slave device.

1. Enable Authentication and set PIN code on the mobile computer.

2. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include:

- Select “RS-232” for interface.

- Use the Bluetooth COM port that has been configured as “outgoing”.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

3. Start the echo test on both sides.

4. The mobile computer will wait for PC (master) to start the connection.

5. Enter the preset PIN code for authentication on your PC.

DUN Modem

Sets the mobile computer to connect to a Bluetooth modem or mobile phone.

1. Pairing with that mobile phone must be completed first.

Select “DialUp Network” for Target Machine options.

2. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include:

- Select “Modem” for interface.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

3. Start the echo test on both sides.

4. The mobile computer will connect to the mobile phone that dials up to your PC.

HID Test

Sets the mobile computer as an input device for another Bluetooth-enabled device.

1. Pair the mobile computer with another Bluetooth-enabled device (such as your PC) first

2. On the mobil e computer, sel ect HID Test. Configure keyboa rd type and upper/l ower case

mode when you are prompted to. Then the mobile computer enters HID test mode and tries to make up B luetooth connection with your PC. display a ready message on the screen. (It is suggested to that you disable the Authentication on the mobile computer.)

3. On your PC, run a text editor.

4. You can proceed to input data via the mobile computer’s keypad.

As soon as the co nnection is reached, 8700 wil l

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DUN GPRS

Sets the mobile computer to connect to a mobile phone with 3.5G functionality.

1. Pairing with that mobile phone must be completed first.

On the mobile computer, under when you are prompted to select the type of the target device, select “DialUp Network”.

2. Under the mobi le computer’s Echo Tests | 5. DUN GPRS command, enter the IP and port

number of the server.

3. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include:

- Select “TCP/IP – Server” for interface.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

4. Start the echo test on both sides.

5. The mobi le computer wi ll connect to the mobile phone that di als up a GPRS AP, and fi nally connect to your PC (server) through the GPRS AP.

3.7.5 PAIRING TEST

Launches the t est if pair ing is ach ieved bet ween tw o Blu etooth-enabled dev ices. P airing deals with the procedure whereby two Bluetooth-enabled devices accept each other’s connection request by creating an d exch anging a lin k k ey. Such lin k k ey remains efficacious for authentication when the two Bluetooth-enabled device s are exchanging information in the future

1) As soon as P airing Test is select ed, th e mobile compu ter starts to inquire the discoverable Bluetooth device(s) nearby, and the system will generate a list of them.

2) Select a target device to test connection.

For th e device n ame, it can on ly display a max imum len gth of 11 ch aracters. When the device name is too long, it will be truncated automatically.

3) Select a Bluetooth service from the “Target Machine” menu. To stop and quit the test, press [ESC].

After pairing succeeds, the target device will be added to the Frequent Devices list for quick connection in the future.

Note: For t he in itial u se of Blu etooth n etworking, the pairin g procedu re must be done

before the Echo tests.

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3.7.6 FREQUENT DEVICES

Lists the devices the mobile computer has recently Bluetooth-connected to. Such list gets updated ea ch time pairing is achieved for the mobile co mputer with another Bluetooth device.

Listed are the connected devices with any of the following services:

 Serial Port (SPP)

 Dial-Up Networking (DUN)

 Human Interface Device (HID)

For the device name, maximum 11 characters are displayed. When the device name is longer, it is truncated automatically.

Note: To unpair any device, simply delete the device from this list.

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3.8 SD CARD MENU

Sets the mobile computer to a removabl e disk when equipped with a SD card. The files on the SD card can be accessed directly.

Note: (1) As soon as a SD card is installed in the mobile computer, the card icon appears

at the bottom of the screen. When the SD card is accessed, such icon starts to blink. (2) As long as the mobile computer is pre installed w ith Batch AG ru ntime, it w ill automatically create tw o working directories “\AG\IMPORT” and “\AG\EXPORT” as soon as a SD card is inserted.

3.8.1 RUN AS USB DISK

When the mobile computer is eq uipped with a SD card and connected to your PC via a USB cable, it runs as a removable disk (U SB mass storage device) as long as it is configured properly through programming or via your selection of [Run as USB Disk].

Note: The SD card must be properly configured through programming or the menu here.

3.8.2 ACCESS SD CARD

Edits the files on the SD card or formats the SD card.

Edit Files

Views and edits the files on the SD card.

Format

Formats the SD card and recreates file system.

If the current file system on the SD card isn’t desired any more, you can format the SD card.

 If the capacity is 32 MB or less, the file system recreated will be FAT12.  If the capacity is 32 MB~2 GB, the file system recreated will be FAT16.  If the capacity is more than 2 GB, the file system recreated will be FAT32.

Warning! The contents on the SD card will be wiped out after formatting.

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Check Memory

Checks the memory size of the SD card inserted.

 For an SD card that has never been used on the mobile computer, a message like “Found New

SD Card” will di splay a llowing users to scan the c ard for mem ory check. However you can select cancellation and run the memory check later.

Check File Size

Calibrates the size of the DAT files on the SD card when running BASIC application. This command also refreshes the size of “A:\BASICRUN\TXACTn.DAT” (n=1~6).

Note: “Check File Size” is on ly available after a BASIC Runtime program is downloaded

to the mobile computer.

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3.9 SERIAL PPP MENU

Enables the mobile computer to connect to a generic modem by serial PPP to access the Internet. The parameters must be correctly set to establish the connection.

 Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) is a method of connecting the mobile computer to t he

Internet over seria l lin ks. It send s TCP/I P p ackets to a server tha t connects to the Internet.

3.9.1 INFORMATION

Delivers the serial PPP library version.

Serial PPP Menu | 1. Information

LIB Kernel version

 All user libraries reside in Kernel; no external libraries are required.

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3.9.2 CONNECTION SET

Sets the mobile computer’s serial PPP connection to a generic modem.

DialUp Number

Enter the number provided by your ISP.

Enter the login name provided by your ISP.

Enter the login password provided by your ISP.

Baud Rate

Select a desired baud rate.

3.9.3 ECHO TEST

Launches t he echo t ests that verify the mobile computer’s connectivity through Point-to-Point Protocol.

Connect the mobile computer to a generic modem and start the test.

Note: In Server I P field, en ter the IP a ddress of the server to be connected via PPP

protocol. The mobile computer will try to connect to the server. After t he PPP connection is established, run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. In the control panel of Ec hoTest.exe, set the co mmunication port to “TCP/IP–Server”. Start the test on the mobile computer.

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3.10 WI-FI MENU

Sets the mobile computer’s 802.11b/g connection.

Note: This menu item is available only when the Wi-Fi module is present.

Wi-Fi Settings Default Value Ad-hoc Infrastructure

Network Setting Items Need to Be Checked

DHCP

SubNet Mask

Local IP Address

Default Gateway

DNS Server

Domain Name

WLAN Setting

Local Name

SS ID

System Scale

Power Saving

Preamble

Ad-Hoc

Fixed BSSID Security

Authentication

WEP Menu

EAP Menu

WPA Menu

Enabled

255.255.128.0

0.0.0.0

---

Model no. + Serial no.

---

Medium

Enabled

Long

Disabled

000000000000

Open System

Disabled

---

--v

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3.10.1 INFORMATION

Delivers the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi networking configuration.

Wi-Fi Menu | 1. Information

Lib Kernel version

 All user libraries reside in Kernel; no external libraries are required.

Ver Firmware version of the Wi-Fi module MAC MAC address of the Wi-Fi module IAM A name given to the mobile computer for identification.

 By default, it is comprised of model number and the serial number.

(Identical to 3. WLAN Setting | 1. Local Name)

DHCP DHCP server in use or not IP IP address of the mobile computer Mask Subnet Mask Gate Default Gateway

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3.10.2 NETWORK SETTING

Sets the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi networking parameters.

DHCP

Options — Enable or Disable

Subnet Mask

Enter a new Mask IP, if necessary.

Local IP Address

Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary.

Default Gateway

Enter a new address for the default Gateway, if necessary.

DNS Server

Enter a new address for the DNS server, if necessary.

Domain Name

When DHCP server is enabled, the domain name of the host displays in this field.

Note: Normally, DHCP is enabled by default, an d all re lated settings can be obt ained

from the DHCP server.

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3.10.3 WLAN SETTING

Sets the m obile computer’s Wi-Fi connection that works in ei ther mode – (1) Ad-hoc mode: peer-to-peer, or (2) Infrastructure mode: point to mu lti-point th rough access points.

Set the following parameters:

Local Name

Enter a name for identifying the mobile computer.

 By default, the name is comprised of the model number and the serial number.

SS ID

“SS ID ” means “Service Set Identifier”. It coul d be the na me of the A P for remote device association.

 As l ong as a n SS I D is set, the mobile computer can ONLY communicate with the devices of

the same SS ID.

System Scale

This refers to Access Point density.

Options — [1] Low [2] Medium [3] High [4] Customized

 The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.  Set to “Low”, “Medi um”, or “High” to have the mobi le computer scan for other access points

when data transmission rate drops below “1”, “2” or “5” Mbps respectively.

 Set to “Customized” to have the mobi le computer scan for other access points when the data

transmission rate drops below the following configurable values —

802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps

802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps & 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps

Power Saving

This refers to the low power consumption mode.

Options — Enable or Disable

 The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.

Preamble

Options — [1] Long [2] Short [3] Both

 The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.

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Ad-Hoc

This refers to peer-to-peer mode, without going through access points. Options — Enable or Disable

Fixed BSSID

This refers to the use of a specific AP’s MAC address as the fixed Basic Service Set Identifier.

 When a Fixed BSSID is set, the mobile computer can ONLY communicate with the one and only

access point.

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3.10.4 SECURITY

Sets or modifies the security parameters for the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi connections.

 WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy

 EAP: Extensible Authentication Protocol

 WPA: Wi-Fi Protected Access

Authentication

[1] Open System

[0] Share Key

 “Open S ystem” is the defaul t. Where i t is set to “Open S ystem”,

there is no authentication.

 If it is set to “Share Key”, a WEP key needs to be set up. See WEP

Menu in the following for details.

WEP Menu

WEP Setting

 Enabled (It must be enabled i f you will opt or have opte d

“Share Key” for authentication.)

for a

 Disabled (default)

WEP Key Length

 64 bits  128 bits (default)

Default Key As the mobil e computer can store up to four WEP Keys, you can

configure one WEP key to take force here in this submenu. If you don’t assign one, WEP KEY1 will be the default.

WEP Key This submenu enables the configuration of WEP Keys 1 to 4 in either

the following format:

 ASCII (up to 13 characters)  Hexadecimal (up to 26 characters)

EAP Menu (for associating to Cisco access points)

EAP Setting

 Enabled  Disabled (default)

EAP ID Enter a user name (up to 32 characters)

EAP Password Enter a password (up to 32 characters)

WPA Menu (WPA-PSK)

WPA Setting

 Enabled  Disable (default)

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WPA2 Setting

 Enable  Disable (default)

WPA Passphrase Enter a phrase as your password (8 ~ 63 characters)

3.10.5 ECHO TESTS

Launches the echo tes ts that verify if the mobile computer sits within the coverage of a WLAN. It al so hel ps esti mate the number of APs a nd mobile computers nee ded, a nd helps with the topology of APs deployment.

Client Mode

Select this item to set the mobi le computer as a cli ent. Ente r the IP address of the server to connect to. The mobile computer will proceed to connect to an AP.

1. Enter the server IP and server port number on the mobile computer.

2. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include the following:

- Select “TCP/IP – Server” for interface.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

3. Start the echo test on both sides.

Server Mode

Select this item to set th e mobi le computer as a server. The mobile computer wi ll proceed to connect to an AP.

1. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include the following:

- Select “TCP/IP – Client” for interface.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

2. Start the echo test on both sides.

While running echo tests, if WPA setting is enabled for security, the SSID and Passphrase will be processed to generate a pre-share key.

Note: Once the SSID or Passphrase is changed, the pre-share key will be regenerated.

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1) If the mobile computer is associating with an access point for the first time, there will be an antenna icon developing on the screen to i ndicate that the m obile computer is processing a pre-share key.

2) After a pre-share key is generated, the mobile computer proceed s to establish a connection with the access point, and you will see the whole antenna flashing.

3) As soon as the connection is successfully made between the mobile computer and the access poin t, y ou will see t he w hole an tenna w ith th e indication of w ireless si gnal strength.

The changing icon (antenna icon)

indicates 8700 is processing

a pre-share key.

The antenna icon becomes ready and flashes to indicate 8700 is connecting to an access point under the same SSID.

Once connected, the antenna icon stops flashing. Next to the icon, the more bars show for stronger signals.

Note: If you are programming in C or BASIC, note the ant enna icon will appear on the

screen after NetInit() or START TCPIP() is called. (WPA must be enabled first!)

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When the echo test is ongoing, the details display as illustrated below.

SNR (dB)

(Signal to Noise ratio) (Transmit Speed) (Received Signal

0 ~ 10

10 ~ 20

20 ~ 30

30 ~ 40

over 40

Very Poor

Poor

Fair

Good

Very Good

T RSS (-dBm) NF (-dBm)

Strength Level)

5.5

Mbps

0 ~ 60

60 ~ 75

over 75

Strong

Moderate

Weak

(Noise Floor Level)

0 ~ 92

92 ~ 98

over 98

Strong

Moderate

Weak

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3.11 DOFTP MENU

Sets the mobile computer to log into an FTP server via Wi-Fi for the following tasks:

 Execute an d/or up date “FTP.dat”, a scri pt file tha t keeps the hi story of the mo bile

computer’s program updates.

 Download program update(s)

Note: Go to System Menu and configure the network settings first. Refer to 3.10 Wi-Fi

Menu.

.SHX Program

Program File

Font File Refer to the Font Files folder on CD-ROM.

Download one of the following C program files and/or font file, firmware file:

 AG Runtime:

 CipherNet Runtime:

 BASIC Runtime:

 User program

 Kernel update:

 Bootloader update:

U8700.shx (Batch AG)

WU8700.shx (WLAN AG)

87xx-5250.shx (CipherNet-5250)

87xx-VT.shx (CipherNet-VT)

B8700.shx

K8700.shx Firmware File

BL8700.shx

Note: (1) When more than one program files of the same type are specified in the script

file, only the last program file is used for update. (2) The system will restart itself right after successful update and the downloaded file(s) will then be removed.

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3.11.1 LOCAL

Sets the mobile computer to downl oad pr ogram update or updates the script file “FTP.dat” according to the “FTP.dat” saved in the local storage of mobile computer.

Be sure to connect the mobile computer to a preset access point via Wi-Fi first.

3.11.2 MANUAL

Sets the mobile computer to update pro grams accordi ng to th e remote script fi le “FTP.dat” on the FTP server the mobile comput er connects to. Note such script file won’t be kept after the updating act, and it won’t replace the file saved on the mobile computer, if there is any.

SETTINGS

Server IP

Specify the IP address or name of the FTP server.

Server Port

Specify the remote FTP server port.

 By default, TCP port 21 is used on the server for the control connection.

Specify the user name for logging onto the FTP server.

Specify the password for logging onto the FTP server.

Interface

Connect the mobile computer to a preset access point via Wi-Fi.

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3.12 3.5G MENU

Sets t he mobile computer’s HSDPA net working. T he i nformation requi red must be obtained from your 3.5G network operator.

HSDPA service can be summarized as follows:

 Receiving and sending data, including SMS (Short Message Service) and data call.

 By HSDPA, the mobile computer can estab lish a con nection wi th a remote content

server that connects to the Internet. Only client-initiated connection is supported.

Note: The menu item is available only when the 3.5G module is present.

3.12.1 INFORMATION

Select this command to view the information of 3.5G network configuration.

3.5G Menu | 1. Information

3.5G Network Identification of 3.5G network operator PIN Personal Identity Number of SIM card for security check APN Access Point Name of your 3.5G operator DHCP DHCP server in use or not IP IP address of the mobile computer

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3.12.2 SECURITY

Sets up the security c heck for the SIM card inserted in th e mobile c omputer. Wit h t he submenu featured, you can set up a PIN code for authentica ting the access to the SIM card. You can also change the PIN code if necessary.

PIN Code Facility

 Enabled (PIN Code check)  Disabled (default)

PIN Code

Change the SIM card’s PIN code.

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3.12.3 3.5G SETTING

Sets the mobile computer to access 3.5G mobile network.

AP Name

Enter the AP name of your 3.5G operator.

DHCP

Options – Enable (default) or Disable

Local IP

Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary.

CHAP Menu

 “CHAP” is the acronym o f “Chall enge Handshak e Authentication Protocol ”. It deal s wi th a n

authentication measure used by Point to Point Protocol (PPP) servers to validate the identity of remote clients.

Setting

 Enable  Disable (default)

User Name Enter a user name (up to 32 characters)

Password Enter a password (up to 32 characters)

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3.12.4 3.5G TESTS

This submenu provides the test for mobile computer to access the Short Message Service provided by the mobile network o perator an d also the tests on the mobile computer’ s connectivity to a 3.5G wireless modem and HSDPA AP.

SMS Test

Select this command to send out a test message to verify the SMS. Enter a called number when you are prompted to.

Modem Echo

Select this command to have the mobile computer test-connect to a 3.5G modem.

1. On your PC, run the utility “EchoTest.exe”. Associated settings include:

Select “Modem” for the communication interface.

Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

2. On the mobile computer, enter the mobile number of the modem to be call ed in the Dial Out Setting field.

3. Start the echo test on both sides.

4. The mobile computer will proceed to connect to the 3.5G modem that dial-up connects to PC.

your

Client Mode

Select this to have the mobile computer to connect to the HSDPA AP.

1. On your PC, run the utility “EchoTest.exe”. Associated settings include:

Select “TCP/IP – Server” for the communication interface.

Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

2. On the mobile computer, enter the ser ver IP and server port number to.

3. Start the echo test on both sides.

4. The mobi le computer wi ll proceed to di al-up connect to a HS DPA A P to connect to yo ur PC (server) through the HSDPA AP.

when you are prompte d

Note: After the HSDPA connection is est ablished properly, run the utility “EchoTest.exe”

on your PC (TCP/IP – Server), and then, start this test on the mobile computer.

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Chapter 4

PROGRAM MANAGER & KERNEL

This chapter will give you an account of th e mobile com puter’s Program Manager an d Kernel that manage multiple programs and firmware upgrade.

IN THIS CHAPTER

4.1 Program Manager ...................................................... 87

4.2 Kernel ...................................................................... 92

4.1 PROGRAM MANAGER

The mobile computer supports mu ltiple app lications an d lan guages. By t he men u of

Program Manager, the mobile computer allows st oring up t o six programs plu s an

activated one currently in use.

If there is no application program stored in the mobile computer, the Program Manager

will display on the screen when the mobile computer is powered on.

Warning! Program Manager is provided for the program management in an

administrative l evel. Non-administrative access to this menu s hould be properly warded off.

To access Program Manager:

1) Turn off the mobile computer.

2) Press [8] + [Power]

simultaneously.

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4.1.1 DOWNLOAD

Select this item to loads programs for the mobile computer. When this item is selected, it first lists the programs currently stored on the mobile computer with size information.

The program name allows up to 12 characters while program size is reflected in kilobytes. Multiple application programs are downloadable to the mobile computer through a variety of interfaces. When downloading finishes, you are prompted to input a new name for that program. If there is no need to rename it, simply pres s [Enter] to leave the name unchanged and quit the rename field.

Each en try list ed in th e Download s ubmenu represe nts a prog ram that has been

downloaded to the mobile computer. An entr y is comprised of t hree el ements: (1) The numbering, (2) the file name, and (3) the file size. They are detailed as follows:

 The numberings from 1 to 6:

Among the numberings from 1 to 6, each re presents a memory sector availab le o n the mobile computer for a program to o ccupy. W hen a program is downloaded to occupy a memory sector, a suffix letter will disp lay af ter th e numbering of t hat memory sector to repr esent the file type of that progra m. There are two type s of program:

- “b” for BASIC program (.SYN)

- “c” for C program (.SHX)

 The file name: The file name of the downloaded program displays here.

 The f ile siz e: The file size of the dow nloaded program display s h ere. It is giv en by

kilobytes.

At the bottom of this Download submenu, there are two lines:

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 The line starting with “ACT” indicates the program that is activated and in use on the

mobile com puter at the moment. This is the program that is executed when the mobile computer’s system starts up.

 The line starting with the letter “f” is a reserv ed line to display the font file (.SHX) in

use by the mobile computer at the moment.

Note: For a custom font file (.SHX) or a BASIC program (.SYN), it can o nly b e

downloaded via System Menu | 6. Load Program.

MEMORY SECTOR (1 ~ 6)

A vacant cell in Download subme nu represents a memor y sector that is availa ble for a

program to occupy.

Download a program file to an available memory sector:

1. Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the items. Press [Enter] to select one.

2. Select a desired interface for downloading.

3. Connect the interface cable if required.

4. On your PC, run the util ity ProgLoad.exe. Make nec essary configuration on its user’s i nterface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and press OK but ton to proce ed. The mobile computer will start to download the selected program.

5. To abort the action, press [ESC]. Then press [ESC] again to return to the submenu.

Download a program file to an occupied memory sector:

If no more memory sect or is ava ilable, you have to remove a downloaded program t o make storage space for the new one.

1. Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the downloaded programs. Press [Enter] to select one to remove.

2. The program information displays on the screen.

Press the modifier key [α] to switch to upper-case alphabetic input mode:

 Press the capital letter [C] and follow the steps below to download a program file.  Press the capital letter [D] if you simply want to delete the program.

3. Select a desired interface for downloading.

4. Connect the interface cable if required.

5. On your PC, run the util ity ProgLoad.exe. Make nec essary configuration on its user’s i nterface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and press OK button to proce ed. The mob ile computer will start to download the assigned program.

6. To abort the action, press [ESC]. Then press [ESC] again to return to the submenu.

From the menu, you' ll s ee the progr am has b een del eted bu t no new program i s presen t (because you have canceled the download action).

ACTIVE STORAGE MEMORY SECTOR (“ACT”)

Only the applicat ion program that n eeds to be ac tivated i mmediately should be downloaded to this memory sector.

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Download to Memory Sector “ACT”:

1. Press the navigation key [Down] to move down to the acti ve memory sector, “ACT”, whi ch may be unoccupied already. Press [Enter] to select it.

2. Select a desired interface for downloading.

3. Connect the interface cable if required.

4. On your PC, run the util ity ProgLoad.exe. Make nec essary configuration on its user’s i nterface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and press OK button to proce ed. The mob ile computer will start to download the assigned program.

If the acti ve memory sector has al ready been occu pied by an a pplication program, the newl y

downloaded program will overwrite the old one and come to activation immediately.

4.1.2 ACTIVATE

Select thi s i tem to acti vate a program on the mobile computer. When this item is selected, it f irst list s all the spare programs stored on the mobile computer t hat i sn’t active at the moment.

Select any one from the list (from 1 to 6) or select the SD card. T he selected program will be copied to the active memory sector and replace the current one.

Note: A font file cannot be activated.

As soon as a program is activated, the mob ile computer shuts down. When you power it on again, a screen appears sho wing the message <New Program Start>, take t he following action to keep or clear out the files in the SRAM:

TO CLEAR FILE SYSTEM

Press [ES C] to clean out the files in the S RAM. In this case, no data (transactions, settings, etc.) is kept on the mobile computer when the new program comes into play.

TO KEEP FILE SYSTEM

To keep the files, simply press any key other than [ESC].

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

IMPORTANT NOTICES

FOR USA

FOR CANADA

FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS

FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CARE & MAINTENANCE

RELEASE NOTES

INTRODUCTION

GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 8700

FEATURES

INSIDE THE PACKAGE

ACCESSORIES

GETTING STARTED

INSERTING BATTERY & MEMORY CARD

INSERTING SIM CARD

INITIAL CHARGING

SETTING LOCAL TIME

POWER MANAGEMENT

USING MOBILE COMPUTER

1.1 BATTERY

1.1.1 MAIN BATTERY

1.1.2 BACKUP BATTERY

1.1.3 CAUTION OF LOW BATTERY CHARGE

1.2 MEMORY

1.2.1 READ-ONLY MEMORY (ROM)

1.2.2 RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY (RAM)

1.2.3 SD CARD

1.3 KEYPAD

1.3.1 24-KEY LAYOUT

1.3.2 44-KEY LAYOUT

1.4 LCD

1.4.1 ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT

1.4.2 CALIBRATING THE SCREEN

1.5 NOTIFICATIONS

1.5.1 STATUS LED

1.5.2 AUDIO

1.5.3 VIBRATOR

1.6 DATA CAPTURE

1.6.1 SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED

1.6.2 RFID TAGS SUPPORTED

1.7 CHARGING & COMMUNICATIONS

1.7.1 INTERFACE CABLE OPTIONS

1.7.2 CHARGING & COMMUNICATION CRADLE

1.7.3 UNDERSTANDING THE LED INDICATORS

1.8 SD CARD

1.8.1 FILE SYSTEM

1.8.2 DIRECTORY

1.8.3 FILE NAME

LEARNING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE

2.1 APPLICATION MODULE

2.1.1 FORGE APPLICATION GENERATOR (AG)

2.1.2 MIRROR EMULATOR (CIPHERNET)

2.1.3 USER PROGRAM

2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CORE

2.2.1 SYSTEM MENU

2.2.2 KERNEL

2.2.3 PROGRAM MANAGER

SYSTEM MENU

3.1 INFORMATION

3.1.1 UNDERSTANDING DEVICE CODE

3.2 SETTINGS

3.2.1 CLOCK

3.2.2 BACKLIGHT

3.2.3 AUTO OFF

3.2.4 POWER ON (& WAKEUP EVENT) OPTIONS

3.2.5 KEY CLICK

3.2.6 SYSTEM PASSWORD

3.2.7 FONT

3.2.8 SCREEN CALIBRATION

3.2.9 USB VCOM NO.

3.2.10 USB CHARGE CURRENT

3.2.11 DEFAULT SET

3.2.12 RESET READER

3.2.13 CONTRAST

3.3 TESTS