CipherLab 8790 User 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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