IBM XM60 User Manual

XM60 User Guide

Version 5
April, 2009

XM60 User Manual

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

About the Janam XM60 1-1
Hardware features 1-1
Specifications 1-2
Hardware overview 1-3

Chapter 2: Get Started

Unpack your Janam XM60 2-1
Recommended host computer configuration/requirements 2-1
Update your desktop software 2-1
Attach the hand strap 2-1
Install/charge the battery 2-2
Remove the battery from spare charging well 2-2
Turn on the XM60 2-2
Understanding the desktop 2-3

Update your ROM 2-3

Check your current ROM 2-3
Download the correct BIN file 2-4
Install the latest ROM 2-4
Troubleshooting tips 2-5

Reset the XM60 2-6

Chapter 3: Bar Code Scanning
Demonstration and setup 3-1

Enable the ScanWedge feature 3-2
Unlock 2D scanning 3-2
Enable ScanCapture feature 3-3

Chapter 4: Set Up Your Janam XM60

Locate front panel controls 4-1
Locate back panel components 4-1
Tap versus click 4-1
Recalibrate the screen 4-1
Use the regional and language features 4-2
Open applications 4-2
Remove applications 4-3
Enter data 4-3
Customize 4-3
Set the date, time and time zone 4-4
Format the date, time and numbers 4-4
Set the display properties 4-5
Select volume and enable sounds 4-6
Change keypad options 4-6
Set internet options 4-6

Chapter 5: Enter Data

Use the stylus or touch screen with the onscreen keyboard 5-1
Import data 5-2
Use the barcode scanner 5-2

Chapter 6: ActiveSync

Create a user profile 6-1
Set up/delete a partnership 6-1
Partnership settings 6-4

Chapter 7: 802.11 Wireless Configuration

Wireless local area network access 7-1

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Chapter 8: Blueto oth Manager

Start Bluetooth manager 8-1
Scan Device Wizard 8-2
Bond Wizard 8-2
Send files 8-3
File browser 8-4
Bluetooth ActiveSync 8-4
Settings 8-6

Chapter 9: Beam Information

Turn beam on/off 9-1
Beam information 9-2

Chapter 10: Regulatory and Maintenance

Regulatory and safety approvals 10-1
Battery warning 10-2
General information 10-2
Operating instructions 10-3

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Introduction

The XM60 rugged mobile computer delivers all the built-in capabilities that today’s business applications
demand. Plus, it’s smaller, lighter and far less expensive than comparable products. Designed for
maximum value and performance, the XM60 is a cost-effective mobile solution for Windows® CE
applications.

About the Janam XM60

The XM60 delivers powerful computing performance packaged in a small, light and truly pocketable mobile
computer. It features a color, quarter-VGA display, Freescale™ MX21 processor, backlit numeric keypad,
WLAN and Bluetooth. The XM60 weighs less than 10 ounces, meets IP54 sealing requirements and
withstands multiple 4-foot/1.2m drops to concrete across a wide temperature range.

Further enhancing its value, the XM60 features integrated 1D barcode scanning as well as built-in 2D
barcode scanning capability. Janam’s 2D scanning solution enables users to upgrade barcode scanning
capability from 1D to 1D/2D on any device at any time with a simple firmware upgrade. With Adaptus®
Imaging Technology, the XM60 easily reads all types of barcode symbologies including linear, stacked
and 2D. It offers the flexibility to adapt as business needs change, without the need to invest in new
hardware.

Hardware features

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Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0

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Brilliant QVGA color display

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High-performance 1D and 2D barcode scanning capability

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Backlit numeric keypad

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64MB SDRAM/128MB NAND

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NAND flash backup of OS, applications and user data

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User-accessible mini-SD memory slot

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Weighs less than 10 ounces

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Sealed to IP54 standards

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Rugged design: withstands multiple 4-foot/1.2 meter drops to concrete

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Enterprise-class WLAN with WPA security protocols

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Bluetooth WPAN data communications

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Full system of accessories

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Specifications

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Hardware overview

Left Trigger

Programmable

Alpha/Numeric shift

Barcode Scan Window

Home

Top View

Indicator LED

Connector

Power On/Off

Power On/Off

Enter

Bottom View

Space

Shift

LCD

Right Trigger

Scan Trigger

Function

Backspace

Navigation

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Syncing/Charging
Connector

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Hand Strap Connector

Stylus

IrDA Window

Stylus Slot

Battery Door

Speaker

Battery Compartment

Reset Button

Microphone

Battery Screw

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Get Started

Unpack your Janam XM60

Make sure you have the following:

• Janam XM60 handheld computer

• Janam authorized battery

• Hand strap

• Charging accessory (ordered/packed separately) with one of the following kits:

- Single-slot cradle kit

- Four-slot cradle kit

- USB syncing/charging cable with AC adapter

- Serial syncing/charging cable with AC adapter

Recommended host computer configuration/requirements

The Janam XM Series Development Kit helps assist programmers with the development of applications for
Janam XM Series rugged barcode scanners running the Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 operating system. It
contains all necessary details and instructions for developing applications that access Janam XM Series
libraries, including scanning, imaging and hardware utilities.

The development kit is designed for use with Microsoft® eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 (SP4 or above) or
Microsoft Visual Studio 2005.

• IBM-compatible host computer with Pentium 450 MHz processor or higher

• Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system

• 128 MB RAM

• 100 MB available hard disk space

• CD-ROM drive

• One available serial port

• Mouse

Update your desktop software

Microsoft ActiveSync software is available at the Microsoft web site at http://www.microsoft.com.

Attach the hand strap

1. Push the thin, looped portion of the strap through the left or right side of hand strap connector on the
back on the handheld.

2. Thread the Velcro part of the strap through the loop at the bottom of the terminal and pull tight.

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Install the battery

IMPORTANT Battery Warning!

CAUTION: Use only Janam-approved batteries.

There is the risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Always dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

1. To access the battery compartment, turn the locking screw counterclockwise to open the latch and
remove battery cover.

2. Position the battery lift strap against the back of battery well, ensuring tab extension is on left side.

3. Place a Janam Lithium-ion rechargeable battery in and snap into place.

4. Replace the battery cover by positioning the top prongs first and sliding into place. Tighten locking
screw by turning clockwise.

To charge the battery:
Important Note: The main battery charges the backup battery in the XM60. Once the main battery is

fully charged, do not remove it from the unit for 24 hours. If the battery is removed during this period,
the device cannot maintain any user data.

To charge the battery using the USB syncing/charging cable or serial charging cable:

1. Connect the power supply to the USB syncing/charging cable or serial/syncing charging cable.

2. Connect snap-on end of USB syncing/charging cable or serial/syncing charging cable to bottom of
XM60, making sure the word TOP on the connector faces front.

3. Insert country-specific AC plug, and plug in the power supply.

4. The LED will illuminate to confirm connection (orange indicates charging, green indicates fully charged
and red indicates fault).

5. The battery is fully charged in approximately two hours.

To charge the battery using the single-slot or four-slot cradle:

1. Connect the power supply to the cradle.

2. Connect the line cord to the appropriate power supply.

3. Plug in the power supply.

4. Insert the XM60 into the cradle. Important: Proper insertion is required to ensure connection. Be
sure to insert the device as follows:

• Place the XM60 in cradle well (seating the device without trying to join connectors).

• Tilt-rotate the XM60 forward (bringing the top end of the unit forward) as you apply downward

pressure to fully insert in cradle well, joining connectors.

5. The LED will illuminate to confirm connection (orange indicates charging, green indicates fully charged
and red indicates fault).

6. The battery is fully charged in approximately two hours.

Remove the battery from spare battery charging well

Do not force-pull the battery from charging well. Follow these instructions to remove the battery:

1. While gently holding down with thumb, slip index finger down against the battery so that you feel the
edge where the battery meets the cradle.

2. Press down and forward with index finger to lift battery edge.

Turn on the XM60

The first time the device is turned on, calibrate the screen using the stylus.
The stylus is located on the back of the device. To calibrate, simply follow the
on-screen instructions and remember to save your settings.

Note: If your XM60 came pre-loaded with a custom so ftware app lica tio n, a
welcome utility may not appear. If this happens , follo w the on-sc reen
instructions.

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Understanding the desktop

Command bar

Your XM60 mobile computer desktop includes a command bar with the following features.

MS Windows icon

Current application

USB Socket status

Update your ROM
NOTE: ALL applications and data will be DELETED, so make sure you are properly backed up before starting

this process.

To check your current ROM version

1. Tap the MS Windows icon or start menu, go to settings and select control panel.

2. Tap twice on the XM60 Panel icon (use scroll down to locate icon).

3. Select Info.

• This first number after the device type indicates the build version (i.e. 2.0.0) and the second

number (i.e. 070628 or June 28, 2007) is the release date.

• The scanner ID info shows the unique scanner ID on each XM60 device.

• Note: this number will be requested if you purchase the 2D unlock code.

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Time/date

Battery

Keypad/input panel

Toggle between desktop
and applications

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To download the correct BIN file:

1. Download the latest ROM by logging in to Janam PartnerZone.
(You will need a login name and password.)

2. Accept the terms and conditions, and go to PartnerZone.

3. Locate the BIN file for the XM60. If the version number matches
the version on the web site, there is no need to update the ROM.

4. Click the arrow at right to begin download. Remember to store the
BIN file in an easily accessible location, like your desktop. You will
need this file for the next section.

To install the latest ROM:

Remove battery door from unit.

1.

2. Place fully charged battery in device.
Unit will power up.

3. While device is booting:

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Press and hold the right trigger button until "USB"
appears on the device.

4. Connect device using USB cable to PC.

5. A removable drive will appear on PC.

6. Copy the suitable BIN file to drive.

• IMPORTANT:

Make sure you use the correct BIN
file for each model. The incorrect BIN file will
cause the system to fail to boot.

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USB

Please insert USB cable

Right
trigger
button

If this message
doesn’t appear,
refer to the boot­loader update
procedure in the
next section.

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7. Eject the drive after update is completed.

• The update ROM process will proceed.

• Device will boot up within three minutes.

8. After a hard reset of the device (see next section),
the new ROM will be updated in your mobile
computer.

To troubleshoot during ROM update:

The following helps resolve any issues that might be encountered during the ROM update process.

Description Resolution Explanation
The scanner turns on

when pressing the right
scanner button.

The front LED is staying
on and the device is non­functional.

Windows is not
recognizing the device.

Windows finds the device,
but the My Computer
screen is not displaying
an associated removable
drive.

The letters USB are not
displaying on the screen
of the device.

Return to the main application
display of the device, remove the
battery and restart the ROM
installation process.

Perform a soft reset of the
device.

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Disconnect the sync cable from
the device and perform a soft
reset. With the cable already
plugged into the host computer,
reconnect the XM60.

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Perform reset first.

Same as previous resolution. The speed of the host computer and the

Hard reset the device, and restart
the ROM update process.

In some situations, the application may
cause the device to focus on the
scanner. It is best to perform the
upgrade process from the main
application display.

It is possible that the ROM update
process was unexpectedly terminated
and the device needs a reboot.

Sometimes, Windows attempts to find
the device and the appropriate driver,
but it takes too long, so the process
aborts. Typically, on the second (or
sometimes third) attempt, Windows will
properly discover the device.

version of Windows XP being used may
impact the process.

This can happen when the process is
aborted and the updated ROM file has
been placed on the removable drive. In
some situations, the letters USB may no
longer appear, and you will need to
presume the update will take place.
That means, the device has a boot­program that can still connect with
Windows, but the display is no longer
functional.

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Reset the XM60

To soft reset:

In most situations, a soft reset restarts the device and saves all stored records and entries. However, any
data that has not been saved will b e lo st d ur ing a s oft r eset . To pe rfo rm a soft rese t, do the fo llowin g:

1. Remove the battery door from the back of the unit.

2. Locate the reset button.

3. Using the stylus, press the reset button (one time).

4. Replace the battery door.

To hard reset:

A hard reset returns the XM60 to factory settings, removing ALL applications and data from the device
sure that all data is bac ked up be fore per form ing a ha rd rese t.
To perform a hard reset, do the followin g :

1. Remove the battery door from the back of the unit.

2. Locate the reset button.

3. While holding the arrow-up key, located on the front panel, right side of the computer, use the stylus to
press the reset button (once). Continue to hold the arrow-up key.

4. After the reset has occurred and the calibration screen appears on the screen, release the arrow-up

key.

IMPORTANT NOTE about battery door: XM60 mobile computers feature a battery door removal
detection switch. This is designed to protect against data loss if the battery is removed during data

collection or processing. The system will not fully operate when the battery cover is removed. As a result
of this feature, XM60 devices automatically create a safe state until the battery cover is secured, meaning
a device will power-down until the battery door is closed. It will then recall and resume from the user’s
most recent screen when the battery door is fully in place.

Power-down: Upon performing a reset, you may find that the device automatically powers-down shortly
after the reset begins to take. This is a normal function of the battery door removal detection switch; the
reset will hold. Simply secure the battery door and the XM60 device will resume activity at the last
screen. While there is no technical reason to rush to secure the battery door, you may avoid the power­down activity by quickly securing the battery door.

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Barcode Scanning

The XM60 provides an easy migration path so that minimal application code changes are required for
barcode scanning applications.

Barcode scanning demonstration and setup

To run the demo:

1. Tap the MS Windows icon > programs > XM60 Applications >
ScanDemo.

2. Three menus will appear (setup, OCR, options) on the top of the screen.

3. In the setup menu, select hardware test to review all the functions of
the scanner and determine if everything is working properly.

4. Select each item individually to verify that all hardware is working
properly.

5. Tap OK to return to the main demo.

6. Select setup > symbology config.

7. Tap enable all to let the scanner decide the best method of decoding the
barcode.

8. Tap OK to save.

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9. Select scan.

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Point the scanner at a barcode, and press any of the barcode scan
trigger buttons on the XM60. The results will display after a

successful scan.

Enable the ScanWedge feature

When the ScanWedge feature is enabled, data can be entered into the
specified application by opening the application on the handheld and
scanning a barcode.

1. Go to MS Windows icon > programs > XM60 applications >
ScanWedge.

2. Select enable from the ScanWedge menu.

3. Choose setup > symbology config from the top menu. You can then
select enable all to enable every type of barcode or manually select the
barcode symbologies you need.

4. Tap OK.

Note: The ScanWedge function will be disabled if manual scanning is initiated
either by a command API or by using the Janam Barcode Test program.

Unlock 2D scanning

All of Janam’s mobile computers can be upgraded in the field to read both 1D and 2D barcodes with a
simple firmware upgrade (Part Number 2D-XP-1). With each upgrade, a key code is provided that unlocks
2D scanning capability on the device. To purchase an upgrade for your XM60, contact your authorized
Janam dealer.

You will need to provide the product imager ID number so the appropriate five-digit key code sequence
can be assigned. To access the imager ID number, follow these steps:

To get your imager ID number:

1. Tap the MS Windows icon or start menu > settings > XM60 panel.

2. Select Info.

• The scanner ID info shows the unique number for each XM60 device.

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