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Content

Before You Begin ��7

Global Services and Support ��7

Who Should Read This Manual ��7

1 About the Computer Features ...............................................................................8

About the i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computers ��9

Overview of i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Features �� 9

About the Status LEDs �� 10

About Language Provisioning �� 11

About the Battery �� 11

Charge the Battery �� 11

Change the Battery �� 11

About Battery Status �� 12

About Battery Life and Conservation ��13

About the Keypad �� 14

Enter Characters on the QWERTY Keypad ��14

Enter Characters on the Numeric Keypad ��15

About the Power Button��15

About the Intermec Dashboard Button ��16

Configure the Screen Backlight ��16

Adjust the Volume �� 17

Insert a microSD Card �� 17

Install a microSD card in a i�roc® Ci70 -Ex �� 17

Transfer Files To and From Your PC ��18

Use Microsoft ActiveSync to Transfer Files �� 18

Use the Computer as a Mass Storage Device �� 19

2 About the User Interface and Intermec Applications ..........................................20

About the User Interface �� 21

About the Home Screen �� 21

Interact With the Screen �� 22

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Title Bar Status Icons �� 23

Align the Screen �� 26

About Intermec Applications�� 26

Applications Available on the Mobile Computer �� 26

3 Use the WWAN Module .......................................................................................27

About the WWAN Module �� 28

Activate the UMTS Module �� 28

Activate the CDMA Phone �� 29

Turn the WWAN Module On and Off �� 29

About Switching Network Carriers �� 29

About the Network Connection �� 29

Switch Network Carriers�� 29

4 Use GPS ..............................................................................................................31

About the Integrated GPS on Your Computer ��32

Use the GPSID Installed on the Computer �� 32

Improve GPS Performance on the Computer ��32

5 Configure the computer ......................................................................................34

How to Configure the Computer �� 35

Use Intermec Settings on the Computer �� 35

Start Intermec Settings �� 35

About the Structure of Intermec Settings �� 35

Navigate in Intermec Settings �� 39

Configure Profile Settings With Intermec Settings �� 39

Restore Default Settings ��39

Hide Menu Items in Intermec Settings �� 39

Use Intermec Settings Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation �� 40

About Network Communications�� 40

Configure 802�11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi) Radio Communications �� 40

Configure Bluetooth Communications �� 41

Connect to a Bluetooth Scanner �� 41

Connect to a Bluetooth Printer �� 42

Connect to a Bluetooth Audio Device �� 42

Create an ISP Connection �� 43

Create a VPN Server Connection �� 44

About Wireless Security �� 44

Choose Between Microsoft and Funk Security �� 45

Select a Funk Security Profile �� 45

Load a Certificate �� 50

6 Manage the computer .........................................................................................51

Manage the Computer in Your Network �� 52

Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems Foundation �� 52

Manage the Computer Using Third-Party Software �� 53

Develop and Install Applications �� 53

Package Your Application ��53

Choose a Target Location �� 53

Install Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation Console ��53

Install Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync �� 54

Install Applications Using a Storage Card ��54

Launch Applications Automatically �� 54

Update the System Software �� 54

Update Individual or Multiple Computers Using the SmartSystems Console �� 54

Update Individual Mobile Computers Using a microSD Card ��55

7 Troubleshoot and Maintain the computer ...........................................................56

About the Intermec Dashboard�� 57

Troubleshoot Your Mobile Computer �� 57

Troubleshoot the Wi-Fi Connection ��57

Troubleshoot 802�1x Security ��58

Check 802�11 Network Status �� 59

Troubleshoot Reading Bar Codes �� 60

Use ScanDiagnostic to Troubleshoot the Scanner �� 61

Troubleshoot Operating the Computer �� 61

Find Your Configuration Number �� 62

Reset the Computer �� 62

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Reboot the Computer �� 62

Cold Boot the Computer �� 62

Clean Boot the Computer �� 62

Clean the Computer �� 63

A Specifications and Default Settings ....................................................................64

Physical and Environmental Specifications �� 65

i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Physical Dimensions �� 65

Environmental Specifications �� 65

Power and Electrical Specifications �� 65

Operating System �� 65

Hardware �� 65

Touch Screen Specifications �� 66

Standard Communications �� 66

Optional Communications�� 66

Wireless LAN �� 66

Regulatory Approvals �� 66

Communications �� 66

Device Settings �� 67

Core Messaging Service Settings �� 69

Device Monitor Settings �� 69

Head Modules Settings �� 70

Virtual Wedge Settings �� 70

B Keypads and Keystrokes .....................................................................................71

Standard Characters �� 72

i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Keypads and Keystrokes �� 74

Before You Begin

This section provides you with safety information, technical support information, and sources for additional product information�

Safety Information L

Your safety is extremely important� Read and follow cautions in this document before handling and operating ecom instruments equipment� You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety cautions� This section explains how to identify and understand cautions and notes that are in this document�

A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data�

Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances�

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your ecom instruments product, visit the ecom instruments website at www�ecom-ex�com and click Support� Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only� The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs� The code is provided “as is with all faults�” All warranties are expressly disclaimed,

including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose.

Web Support

Visit the ecom instruments website at www�ecom-ex�com to download our current manuals (in PDF format)�

Telephone Support

For any questions contact your local ecom instruments representative� To search for your local representative visit the ecom instruments website and click Company > Locations�

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual is written for the person who is responsible for installing, conguring, and

maintaining the i�roc

Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computer� This manual provides you with infor-

mation about the features of the i�roc

Ci70 -Ex mobile computer, and how to install,

congure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the i.roc

Ci70

-Ex mobile computer, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address�

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About the Computer Features

This chapter introduces the i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computers with Windows® Embedded Handheld operating system� Use this chapter to learn about the basic features and functions of each computer, as well as the available accessories for it�

About the i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computers

The ergonomically designed ecom instruments i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computers are built on the Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld operating system� They are easyto-use, and run most software developed for the Windows Embedded platform, including standalone, client-server and browser-based applications�

i�roc

Ci70 -Ex Front View i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Back View

Speaker

On/off button

Scan button

Battery

IrDa port

Ambient light Sensor

optional

Dust cover

Battery Screw

Overview of i.roc® Ci70 -Ex Features

The i�roc® Ci70 -Ex includes these standard features:

• Multi-processor architecture with 512 MB DRAM and 1GB Flash

• 802�11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth

radios

• Customer-accessible microSD slot for memory cards up to 32 GB

• IrDA port with speeds up to 4 Mbps

The i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Mobile Computer with an IEEE 802�11a/b/g/n radio

installed is Wi-Fi

certied for interoperability with other 802.11a/b/g/n

wireless LAN devices�

Optional Stylus and

Stylus Bracket

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About the Status LEDs

Use the following illustrations and table to understand the status LEDs on your computer� All six status LEDS are not available on every i�roc

Ci70 -Ex computer� For ex-

ample, the QWERTY versions of the i�roc

Ci70 -Ex do not have a green key status LED�

Location of the i.roc

Ci70 -Ex Status LEDs

Green key status LED

Shift key status LED

Orange key status LED

Battery status LED

Notication LED

Good Read and Ready-to-Work Status LED

Status LED Descriptions

LED Color Description

Notication Amber This LED is user-programmable

Good Read Green The computer successfully decoded a bar code�

Ready-to-Work Blue If you have Intermec Terminal Emulator (ITE), the application is running

and connected to the host�

If you do not have ITE, you can congure the Ready-to-Work indicator to

turn on or off to indicate a healthy state�

Blinking blue

ITE is running but not connected to the host� The computer is unhealthy�

Off ITE is not installed or not running�

The computer is healthy�

Battery See “About Battery Status” on page 12�

Key Status Green The Green function key is enabled�

Orange The Orange function key is enabled�

Shift Red The Shift key is enabled�

About Language Provisioning

If your i�roc® Ci70 -Ex computer includes language provisioning, you are prompted to

select a language provision when the computer starts for the rst time. It may take up

to 15 minutes to load your language� Make sure you select the correct language before you tap Provision� If you need to have the language provisioning changed, you will need to send your computer to an ecom instruments Global Repair Center�

About the Battery L

The computer uses following rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack as the main power source:

• 3.7 V, 4000 mAH (14.8 Wh) battery AM Ci70 -Ex

The battery used in this device may present a re or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated� Do not disassemble it, heat it above 60 °C (140 °F) or incinerate it� Dispose of used batteries promptly� Keep away from children�

Charge the Battery

You need to fully charge the battery before using your computer for the rst time.

Change the Battery

If your battery power is low, you need to either charge the battery in the computer, or replace it with a charged battery�

1 Save your les and close any open applications. 2 Press the Power button and choose Shutdown from the menu to shut down

the computer� 3 Detach the handstrap from the computer�

Detaching the Handstrap from an i.roc

Ci70 -Ex

4 Make sure the computer is in standby mode and that the screen has turned off� 5 Remove the battery�

Unscrew the battery‘s screw using enclosed screwdriver� Lift lower part of the battery to release it from the computer�

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6 Insert the top end of a fully charged battery into the computer, and press down

rmly on the bottom of the battery. Then tighten the screw. Make sure that the battery is rmly attached.

About Battery Status

Use the battery icon on the Title bar to see the power status of your battery� If you want more detailed information on your battery such as usage time or voltage, use the Intermec Dashboard� For more information on the Dashboard see “About the Intermec Dashboard” on page 57�

Understanding the Battery Icon Status

Battery Icon Status

Battery is fully charged�

Battery has a high charge�

Battery has a medium charge� You should be able to work for several more hours before changing batteries�

Battery is low� You need to charge or replace the battery soon�

Battery is critically low� You need to replace the battery now�

Battery is charging�

The battery is not installed�

You can also use the battery status LED to see the charging status of your battery�

Battery status LED

Understanding the Battery Status LED

LED State Description

Steady green The computer is connected to a charger and the battery is

more than 95% charged�

Blinking red The battery is very low� The computer will soon go into Sus-

pend mode� Charge or replace the battery�

Steady red The computer is connected to a charger and the battery is

charging�

Blinking redamber

The battery charging system has encountered an error� The battery is not charging�

Steady amber The battery is outside of the allowable charging temperature

range� Charging will resume when the battery temperature is back in the acceptable range of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F)�

Off The computer is not on external power and the battery is

operating normally�

About Battery Life and Conservation

Batteries that are stored outside the computer for long periods of time slowly discharge� ecom instruments recommends storing the battery in a charger to maintain battery performance�

Battery Conservation Tips

When You Want To: Do This to Save Battery Power:

Use the computer and the Low Battery status icon appears or the Battery light comes on�

• Connect the computer to an external power source.

• Or, save your data and press the Power button and select

Shutdown� After the computer turns off, remove the battery and insert a fully charged battery�

Stop using the computer for 5 minutes or longer�

Make sure that the low battery icon is not on the screen and the Battery LED is not on� Press the Power button and choose Suspend to suspend the computer�

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Store the computer for more than a day�

If you are storing the computer for a few days, like over the weekend, install a charged battery or connect the computer to a power source� If you are storing the computer for longer, remove and charge the battery, and then store both the battery and computer in a cool location� If you store the battery for several months, recharge the battery to keep it at peak performance�

Store the battery outside the computer�

Store the batteries in a charger�

About the Keypad

The i�roc® Ci70 -Ex comes with either a QWERTY numeric keypad or a numeric keypad� The computer has an ambient light sensor that detects low light and turns on the keypad backlight� By default, the keypad backlight is enabled in low light conditions� You

can disable the keypad backlight to conserve power. Use Intermec Settings to congure

the backlight� For help, see “Use Intermec Settings on the Computer” on page 35�

i�roc® Ci70 -Ex QWERTY Numeric Keypad i�roc® Ci70 -Ex Numeric Keypad

Enter Characters on the QWERTY Keypad

You need to use the orange modier

key b and the Shift key y to access all characters and functions on the QWERTY keypad� To type a character:

• Press the key for that character. To type a character or access a function on the overlay:

• Press b and then press the key for the character or function� To only type characters or access functions on the overlay:

• Press b twice to lock the orange modier key to stay on, and then press

the keys for the characters or functions� To type a single uppercase letter:

• Press y and then the letter key� To type all uppercase letters:

• Press y y to turn on Caps Lock, and then press the letter keys� You can still

type orange modier characters by

pressing b and then the key for that character� To turn off Caps Lock, press y�

Enter Characters on the Numeric Keypad

You need to use the orange modifier key b and the green modifier key c to access all characters and functions on the Numeric keypad� To type a character or access a function printed in orange on the overlay:

• Press b and then press the key for the character or function�

To type a character or access a function printed in green on the overlay:

• Press c and then press the key for the character or function�

To type letters in the upper right corner of a key:

• Press c and then press the key one to three times depending on the position of the letter�

For example, in the upper right corner of the 2 key there are the letters „ABC”:

• To type „c“ press c 2 2 2�

• To type „C“ press c 1 and then press c 2 2 2�

To only type letters:

• Press c c to lock the green modier key, and then press the key one to four

times depending on the position of the letter� While the green modier key is locked, press 1 to toggle between only uppercase and lowercase letters�

To unlock the green modier key, press c�

Note:

If uppercase letters are enabled and you unlock the green modier key, you may

need to press c 1 to type lowercase letters�

About the Power Button

When you press the Power button, a dialog appears with a list of power options� If you do not select a power options setting, the currently selected action (the button outlined in bold) occurs after the timeout�

The Intermec Power Options Default Screen

Use the following table to understand the Intermec Power Options�

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Note:

The Real Time Clock (RTC) will persist through all of the power options as long as it receives power from the Real Time Clock battery�

Intermec Power Options

Option Description

Suspend Medium power saving mode� The computer powers off all radios

and internal devices not involved in saving the system state, but the phone stays on to receive calls� This option is the default setting� You can wake the computer by pressing the Power button, pulling the scanner trigger, receiving a call, scheduling an event such as an alarm, or by connecting external power�

Reboot The computer does not save the current system state, but the

registry and le systems are saved. The computer shuts down all

running processes and restarts�

Cancel The Power Options menu is cancelled�

Screen Off Lowest power saving mode� The screen turns off, but the phone,

all radios, and internal devices stay on� Tap the screen to turn the screen back on�

Shutdown Very high power saving mode� The computer turns off everything�

You must press Power or apply external power to restart the computer�

The Power Options screen is customizable� You can use Intermec Settings to determine which options are available to end users, the timeout until the default choice is selected, the default action if no option is selected, or to disable the Power Options screen� For more information on customizing the screen using Intermec Settings, see “Use Intermec Settings on the Computer” or see the Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual�

About the Intermec Dashboard Button

If the Ready-to-Work light blinks, your computer may be experiencing a problem� Press the Intermec Dashboard button (m) to launch the Intermec Dashboard application and view troubleshooting and status information�

You can press the m button at any time to bring up the Intermec Dashboard� If the computer is not healthy, the current issues are displayed at the top of the screen� If the device is healthy, you can use the Dashboard to view device information� For more information, see “About the Intermec Dashboard”�

Congure the Screen Backlight

The display has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the backlight intensity to conserve power and ensure the display is readable� By default, the screen turns off when there is no activity with the computer� Press a key or tap the screen to resume activity�

You can congure the screen backlight to turn off.

1 Tap Start > Settings > Power� 2 Tap Advanced on the horizontal scroll bar� 3 Select the screen power off settings for when the computer is on battery power or external power�

You can congure the screen brightness using Intermec Settings or from the Start

menu� 1 Tap Start > Settings > System > Backlight� 2 Adjust the slider to the desired brightness level� 3 Tap OK�

Adjust the Volume

You can adjust the computer volume for your needs and your environment� The volume includes sounds you hear when you tap the screen or read bar codes with the imager� You can set the volume to off, very low, low, medium, high or very high (default)� You can also use the buttons on the right side of the computer to adjust the volume:

• The upper button increases the volume.

• The lower button decreases the volume.

You can adjust the volume settings using Intermec Settings or the horizontal scroll menu� 1 Tap the Volume icon at the top of the screen, and then tap the volume icon on the horizontal scroll menu� 2 Use your stylus or the u and d keys to adjust the volume slider to the volume you want, or select Off�

Insert a microSD Card

You can use a microSD card to increase le storage and install software.

The computer supports an optional 32 GB maximum capacity microSD card�

Note:

The computer resets when you open the card access door to insert the microSD card� Make sure you completely close the card access door before you use your computer�

ecom instruments recommends using the following microSD cards:

Card Type Card Size ecom Part Number

ATP Industrial Grade microSD card 1 GB A0003477

ATP Industrial Grade microSD card 2 GB A0003478

ATP Industrial Grade microSD card 4 GB A0030305

ATP Industrial Grade microSD card 8 GB A0030306

Install a microSD card in a i.roc® Ci70 -Ex

1 Press the Power button to turn off the computer� 2 Remove the handstrap and the battery� 3 Remove the four Phillips screws and open the card access door�

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4 Slide the SIM card door to the left to unlock it and open the door�

6 Slide the microSD card into place�

5 Slide the microSD card door towards the top of the computer to unlock it and open the door�

7 Close the microSD card door and slide it towards the bottom of the computer to lock it in place�

8 Close the SIM card door and slide it to the right to lock it in place�

9 Close the card access door� Then replace the cover plate and fasten the four screws�

10 Install the battery. Press down rmly on the bottom of the battery.

Then tighten the torx screw�

11 Reattach the handstrap�

12 Press the Power button� The computer cold boots�

Transfer Files To and From Your PC

The i�roc® Ci70 -Ex computer supports these two methods for transferring

les to and from your PC:

• Using Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center.

• Using the i.roc

Ci70 -Ex computer as a mass storage device�

Use Microsoft ActiveSync to Transfer Files

You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (Windows XP or earlier) or Windows Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista or Windows 7) to establish a connection between your computer and a PC. After you connect to your PC, you can transfer les, synchronize les, remotely debug, and perform other device management activities� ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center are free applications available from the Microsoft website at www� windowsmobile�com/getstarted� To establish a partnership between your computer and a PC, you need to physically connect your computer to your PC using these accessories:

• ecom Single Dock Art.-No. AS030301 or

• Intermec Desktop Dock equipped with Ci70 computer cup

Using these accessories, you can transfer les to and from your PC using ActiveSync.

1 Connect your mobile computer to your desktop PC using the adapter and USB cable� 2 Download ActiveSync from the Microsoft website and install ActiveSync on your PC� 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a partnership� When the partnership is established, the Microsoft ActiveSync screen appears on your PC�

Use the Computer as a Mass Storage Device

You can connect the i�roc® Ci70 -Ex computer as a mass storage device to your desktop

PC. When connected as a mass storage device, you can easily copy les to and from the

mobile computer�

1 Go to www�datalight�com and download the Reliance Nitro Windows Driver (RNWD)� You will need to login before you can download the driver� 2 Connect the mobile computer to your desktop PC using a USB cable� 3 Open Intermec Settings on the mobile computer by tapping Start > Settings > System > Intermec Settings� 4 From the Intermec Settings Main Menu, tap Device Settings > USB� 5 From the USB function driver menu, select Mass storage - Flash File Store and tap OK�

6 Copy les to and from your desktop PC to the mobile computer.

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About the User Interface and Intermec Applications

Use this chapter to learn about the Windows Embedded Handheld user interface and how to interact with the screen� You can also use this chapter to learn about the Intermec applications on your computer, as well as additional Intermec applications you can download�

About the User Interface

The user interface for the Windows Embedded Handheld 6�5 operating system is different from previous versions of Windows Mobile� The interface is touch-friendly and easy to navigate� Use the following sections to understand how to interact with Windows Embedded Handheld 6�5�

About the Home Screen

When you turn on your mobile computer, the Home screen is the rst screen that appears� The Home screen contains three navigation bars: the Title bar, the horizontal scroll bar, and the Tile bar�

The Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Home Screen

Tile bar

Title bar

Horizontal scroll bar

Use the Title bar icons to view the current status of information such as signal strength and battery power remaining� For more information on the Title bar icons, see “Title Bar

Status Icons” on page 23�

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A horizontal scroll bar appears when you tap an icon in the Title bar� This horizontal scroll bar makes it easy to access the applications associated with the Tile bar icons� The hori-

zontal scroll bar also contains a magnier which improves the touch experience by making parts of the screen large enough to tap with your nger.

The horizontal scroll bar also replaces tabs within Windows screens and allows for easier navigation�

Clock & Alarms Screen With Horizontal Scroll Bar

Use the Tile bar to navigate between screens and within applications� The icons available on the Tile bar change depending on the application you are using�

Interact With the Screen

The Windows Embedded Handheld 6�5 interface supports the use of gestures with the

nger or stylus to move around the screen. The table below explains the supported

gestures�

Gesture Description

Tap Represents the left click of a mouse�

Double-tap Represents the left double-click of a mouse�

Hold Represents the right click of a mouse when you press and hold on

the screen and a context menu appears�

Cancel The Power Options menu is cancelled�

Flick Initiates scrolling in the direction (horizontal or vertical) the nger

or stylus moves across the screen�

Pan Press and hold on the screen and then drag in any direction�

Title Bar Status Icons

Tappable icons in the Title bar immediately show you the status of your network, your phone, the volume, the battery, and the time� Use the following table to understand what the icons mean�

Title Bar Status Icon Descriptions

Icon Description

You have a new notication.

You have a new text message�

You have a new email message�

You have a new instant message�

The WWAN module is roaming�

An alarm is set�

The microphone is on�

An internet call is in progress�

A Bluetooth headset is detected�

An ActiveSync connection has been established�

There is a problem with the ActiveSync synchronization�

An ActiveSync synchronization is in progress over USB�

A UMTS connection is active�

A 3G+ network is available�

An EDGE network is available�

Connecting to an EDGE network�

An EDGE connection is active�

A GPRS network is available�

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