Intermec 6600 User Manual

Model 6600 Computer

USER'S GUIDE

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PN: 961-028-084

Revision A

March 1997

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Acknowledgements

AS/400, IBM, Microchannel, PS/2, and OS/2 are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.

Borland C and C++ for Windows are trademarks of Borland International, Inc.

Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

MICROĆCLEAN II is a registered trademark of Foresight International, Inc.

Microsoft, MS, MSĆDOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and Visual Basic
for Windows, and Windows for Pen are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

PenRight! and PenRight! Pro are trademarks of PenRight Corporation.

FCC Computer Compliance

" NOTICE

This equipment meets Class B digital device limits per Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
protect against interference in a residential area. It emits, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If you do not install and use the equipment according to its instructions, it may inter­fere with radio signals. However, these is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning our equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

" Reorient or relocate the radio or television receiving antenna.
" Increase the separation between the computer equipment and receiver.
" Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

radio or television receiver is connected.

" Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Canadian Computer Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mate­rial boilleur du Canada

Telephone Installation Warning Notices

The following notices apply to equipment that may be connected to telephone lines or systems.
For your personal safety, and to protect this equipment from potential electrical or physical
damage, do NOT connect equipment to telephone lines or data communication equipment
unless the following warnings have been read, understood, and complied with.

" Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
" Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically de-

signed for wet locations.

" Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has

been disconnected at the network interface.

" Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
" Avoid using telephone (other than cordless type) during an electrical storm. There

may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

" Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Installation du téléphone : avertissements

Les avertissements qui suivent s’appliquent à tout équipement qui peut être branché aux lignes
ou systèmes téléphoniques. Pour votre sécurité personnelle et pour protéger l’équipement de
tout dommage électrique ou physique potentiel, NE PAS brancher un ordinateur tablette
électronique ou ses périphériques aux lignes téléphoniques ou équipements avant que les
avertissements suivants aient été lus, compris et observés :

" Ne jamais installer de câblage téléphonique pendant un orage électrique.
" Ne jamais installer de prise téléphonique dans un endroit humide à moins que la

prise ait été spécifiquement conçue pour être utilisée dans les endroits humides.

" Ne jamais toucher les fils de téléphone ou de l’équipement terminal non isolés à

moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranchée de l’interface réseau.

" User de prudence lors de l’installation ou de la modification de lignes téléphoni-

ques.

" Éviter d’utiliser un téléphone (autre qu’un appareil téléphonique sans fil) pendant

un orage électrique. Il pourrait y avoir un faible risque d’électrocution par la
foudre.

" Ne pas utiliser le téléphone afin de signaler une fuite de gaz à proximité de la fuite.

Labels and Warnings

The following pages show the locations of labels that may be attached to this prod­uct. Certain important information from those labels is recreated here for your con­venience. In addition, safety warnings are repeated in this section, whether they
appear on individual labels or not.

Our product labels typically provide the following types of information:

" date of manufacture
" product model and serial number
" agency compliance standards such as FCC, TUV, CE
" agency-required safety warnings

Certain personnel safety warnings may be required by law. Hazardous emission or explosion/
fire hazard warnings must appear on the product. All safety warnings are shown here or on the
following pages.

Lithium Battery Notices

WARNING: The battery can explode if it is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type.

AVERTISSEMENT: La batterie au lithium peut exploser si elle est replacée de manière

incorrecte. Elle ne doit être remplacée que par une batterie identique ou
similaire.

WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode if they are overcharged or if they are placed

incorrectly in a charging device.

AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries au lithium peuvent exploser ou prendre feu si elles sont trop

chargées à cause d’une mauvaise installation de la station d’accueil.

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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1

General Information

Introduction: About this Manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Summary of Sections 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Description 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Portable Computers 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Model 6600 Computer 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Compatibility 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Description 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls (or, switches) 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connectors 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compartment Doors (illustration w/instruction) 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2

Options and Accessories

Options 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Direct-connect Vehicle Power Cables 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AC Power Adapter 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

External Battery Chargers 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Docks 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Dock 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Single Dock 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multidock 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printers 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessory Cables 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tethered Pen Accessory Kit 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustable Handstrap 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Neck or Shoulder Strap 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pen Holder Accessory 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 3

Operation

General Information

PCMCIA Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory and PC Card Options 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Information 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Required Tools and Equipment 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ESD Safety 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hand Tools 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Precautions 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Internal PC Card Device 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disassembly 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prepare Drive for Installation 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and Reassembly 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory Installation Procedures 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disassembly 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and Reassembly 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Batteries 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Battery Installation 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charging 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Startup

General Information and Startup Procedures 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset Switch 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input/Output

Input 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Pen 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Integrated Scanner 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Output 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Two-way communication 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4

Maintenance

Introduction
Maintenance Procedures

Batteries 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Battery Pack 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Capacity 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backup Battery 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pen Tip Replacement 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning Instructions 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Case and Display 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Surface Connectors 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Factory Service 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Service Information Card 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5

Vehicle Installation

Installation Guidelines 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction to Installation 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Cable Routing 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cable Length 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When Installing a Printer 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guidelines 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Cable Connections 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cut and Strip the Battery Cable 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prepare the Cable Ends 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connection to Side-mounted Terminals 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connection to Top-mounted Terminals 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Secure the Power Cable 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fasten Ground Cable 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mechanical Installation 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Final Connections 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Dock Alone 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Dock and Printer 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Vehicle Dock 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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APPENDIX A

Norand Utilities Program

Introduction A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Program Conventions A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Screens A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up Menus A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drop Down Lists A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyboard Standards A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Diagrams A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Menu Entry Point A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Language Selection Menu A-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PROGRAM LOAD/MAIN MENU A-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up C & D A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up E A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Parameters A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A16 A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication Status A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Comm Settings Menu A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced Utilities Menu A-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up D1 A-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

APPENDIX B

Connector Pinout Information

Connector Pin Definitions B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FIGURES

Figure 1-1, The Model 6600 Computer 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-2, The Model 6600 Computer 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-3, Connectors 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-4, Compartment Doors 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-1, Direct-connect Vehicle Power Cables 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-2, AC Power Adapter 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-3, Single Dock 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-4, Tethered Pen Accessory Kit 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-5, Adjustable Handstrap 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-6, Adjusting the Handstrap 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-7, Closing the Handstrap 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-8, Neck or Shoulder Strap 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-9, Adhesive Pad and Pen Holder Clip 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-10, Pen Holder Clips 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-11, Computer with Pen Holder Accessory 2-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-1, PC Card Compartment Door 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-2, PC Card Slots 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-3, Prepare Computer for Upgrades 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-4, Remove Access Panel 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-5, Install PC Card Device in Drive 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-6, Install PC Card Drive 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-7, RAM and FLASH Access 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-8, Remove DRAM Board 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-9, Install FLASH Board 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-10, Reinstall DRAM Board 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-11, Install Main Battery 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-12, Charging Configurations 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-13, Reset Switch 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-1, Battery Pack Capacity Check 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-2, Pen Tip Replacement 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-1, Strip the Battery Cable 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-2, Prepare Cable Ends 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-3, Side-Mount Battery Terminals 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-4, Top-Mount Battery Terminals 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-5, Secure Cable 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-6, Vehicle Mount 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-7, Remove Mounting Base 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-8, Attach Base to Dock 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 5-9, Vehicle Dock 5-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-10, Dock Connectors 5-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-11, Vehicle Dock Mechanical Features 5-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLES

Table B-1, Keyboard min-DIN Connector B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table B-2, 9-pin D-subminiature Serial Connector B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table B-3, 15-pin D-subminiature External VGA Connector B-3. . . . . . . . . .

Table B-4, 18-pin Docking Connector B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 1

General Information

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Introduction: About this Manual

This manual is divided into five sections plus appendixes. Sections 1, 2, 3,
and 4 are for the end-user, while Section 5 is intended for the vehicle instal­lation technician. The main sections are:

 Section 1 General Information
 Section 2 Options and Accessories
 Section 3 Operation
 Section 4 Maintenance
 Section 5 Vehicle Installation
 Appendixes

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Summary of Sections

Section 1, General Information

Tells how this manual is organized, contains a summary of each section, and
describes the computer.

Section 2, Options and Accessories

Tells how to connect, install, or set up options and accessories.

Section 3, Operation

This section tells how to put the unit into operation for the first time.

Section 4, Maintenance

This section contains routine care and maintenance instructions.

Section 5, Vehicle Installation

This section tells how to wire and install a vehicle mount.

Appendixes

These contain firmware and certain optional hardware information.

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Computer Description

Portable Computers

Hand-Held Computers are used by mobile workers to quickly and accurate­ly capture information, print reports, dispatch competitive analysis, and to
support field maintenance and sales automation.

Technical advancements help make today’s hand-held computers suitable
for many other uses.

These units are battery operated, making them extremely portable and well­suited to route industries such as beverage, bakery, snack, and dairy dis­tribution operations. Other uses are found in service industries, factory
quality assurance programs, and transportation.

Typically, programs or data are loaded (“downloaded”) into the Hand-Held
computer from a PC or mainframe. Depending upon the options built into
the computer, entries are made via screen contact, a keyboard or a scanner.
The hand-held computer typically contains (or can access) a database with
customer and product information. It does calculations based on product
movement, sends information to a printer, and often sends data to a host
computer at the end of the work day.

The Model 6600 Computer

The Model 6600 Hand-Held Computer is a versatile portable data collection
device. It has a large, easily-read display, pen-based data entry, and the
power and speed of a 486DX2 processor. With extensive memory options
and MS-DOS compatibility, the Model 6600 Computer can be expanded to
do many tasks beyond data collection.

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Software Compatibility

Your computer comes with software for battery charging, and for communi­cating to peripheral devices. This computer also has a software interface for
display control when using windows-type programs.

Since the computer is MS-DOS compatible, there are many general pro­grams and publications available for use with the computer. Programmers
may be interested in commercial pen-based application development tool
kits such as:

 DOS-based applications

Power Pen Pal
Professional Pen Pal
PenRight! Pro with Borland or Microsoft C

 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

Windows with Pen Extensions

Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows
Borland C++
PenRight! for Windows

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Computer Description

The following illustrations familiarize you with the external features of the
Model 6600 Computer.

At the beginning of each work day you should inspect the unit and make
sure that the following components are secure:

 Battery compartment door
 PC card compartment door
 Special pen
 Handstrap
 External connectors
 Optional accessory pod

Correct any problems discovered during this inspection before use.

Figure 1-1

The Model 6600 Computer

1. Display

2. Scan activate switch

3. Battery compartment

4. Infrared window

5. Docking connector

6. AC power adapter connector

7. 9-pin D-sub serial connector

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

2

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Display

The display shows computer or battery status messages, entries, the most
recent scan, customer or product lists, calculations, and prompts that require
a response from you.

You can use a scanner or the special pen provided with the computer to
make manual entries. The special (passive) pen contains a unique electronic
element which does not require batteries.

Display contrast is adjustable for best viewing, and then automatically com­pensates for ambient temperature variations. Ambient light detector circuit­ry automatically sets backlight brightness, which can then be manually ad­justed to your needs.

A chemically strengthened glass protects the display from scratches and
other damage that could make the display difficult to read.

Figure 1-2

The Model 6600 Computer

1. Reset switch

2. Contrast controls

3. Backlight brightness controls

4. Suspend or Resume switch

5. Special (passive) pen

2

3

4

5

1

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Controls

The computer has only seven (7) external controls (buttons or switches),
which are shown in Figures 1-1 and 1-2. These controls are:

 Scanner activation (2 buttons)
 Contrast control (2 buttons)
 Backlight brightness control (2 buttons), and
 Suspend or resume switch

Scanner Buttons

Two scanner buttons, one on either side of the display, allow you to trigger
the optional built-in scanner with either your left or right hand. It is not
necessary to push both buttons to activate the scanner.

Contrast Controls

Two contrast controls (buttons) are located near the lower edge of the dis­play. Both controls are teardrop shaped with the pointed end indicating the
directional effect of the button: the button on the left has its pointed end
toward the display. Press this button to increase (darken) display contrast.
The pointed end of the remaining (right) button is aimed downward: press
it to decrease (lighten) display contrast.

Backlight Brightness Controls

Two backlight brightness controls (buttons) are located near the lower edge
of the display, to the right of the contrast controls. Both backlight controls
are teardrop shaped with the pointed end indicating the directional effect of
the button: the button on the left has its pointed end toward the display.
Press this button to increase backlight brightness. The pointed end of the
remaining (right) button is aimed downward: press it to decrease backlight
brighteness.

Suspend or Resume Switch

The Suspend or Resume switch allows you to suspend operations by manu­ally placing the unit into an almost-off (standby) condition. This will con­serve battery power during predictable periods of inactivity. Push the Sus­pend or Resume switch once to suspend operations; press it again to resume
operations.

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Figure 1-3

Connectors

1. 15-pin D-sub (lift flap to access VGA connector)

2. 6-pin mini-DIN (lift flap to access keyboard connector)

3. RJ-11 (lift flap to access phone jack)

4. Infrared window

5. Docking connector

6. AC power adapter connector

7. 9-pin D-sub serial connector

1

4

5

6

7

2

3

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Connectors

There are seven external connectors at various locations (see figures 1-1 and
1-3 in this section) on the Model 6600 Computer. An RJ-11 jack connects
to an optional internal modem (jack is present, whether a modem is
installed, or not). In addition, an infrared serial port (IrDA standard) pro­vides wireless two-way communication between the computer and peripher­al equipment.

The following connectors can be used for communication between the com­puter and peripheral equipment:

 6-pin miniature DIN (external PS/2 compatible keyboard)
 9-pin D-subminiature (serial port connection)
 15-pin D-subminiature (external VGA monitor)
 Docking connector (docks, Ethernet 10BASE-T)
 Pin-jack power adapter (direct connection to AC adapter)

Mini-DIN Connector

This 6-pin miniature DIN connector directly supports PS/2 or PC AT key­boards through an adapter cable. Keyboard signals are also available on the
docking connector to permit the use of an external keyboard when the com­puter is docked.

Serial Port

This 9-pin D-subminiature connector supports RS-232 signals for two-way
communication between peripheral devices. When the computer is docked,
these same signals are carried on the docking connector and are accessed via
either an RS-232 or RS-485 port on the dock.

VGA Monitor Connector

This 15-pin D-subminiature connector allows the computer to connect to an
external monitor. The maximum size external monitor supported is 800 x
600 with 16 colors or 640 x 480 with 256 colors. The built-in display is
monochrome and does not display colors.

Docking Connector

This connector carries signals between the computer and a dock. In addi­tion to the signals mentioned above, Ethernet 10BASE-T signals can be
routed to the dock.

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NOTE: Turn the latch knobs (below) 1/4-turn counterclockwise to open doors.

2

1. PC card compartment door

2. Latch knob (PC card door)

3. Unlock icon

4. Battery compartment door

5. Latch knob (battery compartment door)

1

3

Figure 1-4

Compartment Doors

4

5

3

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Specifications

Physical

Size 10.1” x 8.5” x 2.1” (LWH)

Weight 63 oz. (with battery and without options)

Environmental

Operating temp. –4 to +122°F (–20 to +50 °C)

Storage temp. –22 to +158

°

F (–30 to +70 °C)

Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing

Electrical

Power Sources lithium ion “Smart” pack

factory-approved external power sources

Charging battery packs charge internally or externally

(stand-alone fast-charged in 2.5 hours, or less)

Communication 6-pin mini-DIN (external PS/2 compatible keyboard)

9-pin D-sub (serial port connector)
15-pin D-sub (external VGA monitor)
RJ-11 jack (with optional modem)
IrDA infrared serial port (115 Kbaud, maximum)
Ethernet 10BASE-T (available on docking station)

Standards FCC Class B, CSA, Cisper 22 Class B, IEC 950, UL

Processor 486DX2, 50MHz

Standard Memory 4MB DRAM (std.), with 8 MB or 16 MB options

Flash Memory 2MB executable (std.), with 4 MB, 6 MB, or 8 MB options

PC Card options two v.2.0 PCMCIA type II slots, usable as single type III

(user accessible)
one v.2.0 PCMCIA type III slot (factory/service accessible)

Display

Type LCD 64 gray scales, 60 % reflective, with contrast ratio

of 8:1, minimum

Size 680 X 480 pixels transflective LCD, 0.23 mm dot pitch

7.2 inch diagonal

Backlight Features CCFL with autosensing brightness control

proximity sensing using special, passive pen
chemically strengthened glass overlay

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SECTION 2  Options and Accessories

Model 6600 User ’s Guide 2-1

Section 2

Options and Accessories

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General Information

Options that can be ordered for the Model 6600 Computer include DRAM
and Flash RAM upgrades, an integrated scanner, an internal modem, and
various built-in wireless (radio or cellular) communication devices.

Accessories are items or devices that, when added to the computer, make it
more convenient to use or that extend its functionality. This section de­scribes currently available accessories.

Options

 Memory upgrades
 Integrated scanners
 Internal modems
 PC Card devices

Accessories

 AC power adapter
 External battery charger(s)
 Printers
 Single, vehicle, and multidocks
 Accessory cables

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Options

Memory Upgrades

Each computer requires a certain minimum amount of memory to operate
properly. This consists of a specified amount of Flash RAM (a form of pro­grammable memory) and DRAM (dynamic, or continuously changeable,
memory). Larger application programs may impose a need for additional
memory and speed of operation is usually faster when more memory is
available. For these reasons, the Model 6600 computer can be ordered with
2M, 4M, 6M, or 8M of flash memory and 4M, 8M or 16M of DRAM
memory options as well. Other memory options and combinations may be
offered in the future.

See the Operation section of this manual for instructions for changing Flash
RAM and DRAM.

Integrated Scanners

The Model 6600 can be ordered with either a standard or long-range, 5 volt
laser scanner built-in. This computer also supports tethered (external) CCD,
wand, and laser scanners. See Figure 3–2.

Internal Modem

The Model 6600 computer can be ordered with a modem built into the unit,
with the RJ-11 connector providing external connection to your telephone
line. Units not ordered with an internal modem can have this option
installed (by authorized Service Centers) in the future.

PC Card Devices

An internal drive can accommodate approved optional Type III PC card
devices. Some Type III options can be installed at the factory or at
authorized Service Centers.

See the Operation section of this manual for instructions on installing inter­nal PC card devices.

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Accessories

Direct-connect Vehicle Power Cables

Two different cables, shown below, allow you to power the computer direct­ly from a vehicle electrical system. Both cables plug directly into the DC
power jack on the bottom of the computer. Vehicles that do not have a light­er socket can use the cable that connects to the vehicle fuse block. Vehicles
that do have a lighter socket can use the cable with the lighter socket adapt­er.

Figure 2-1

Direct-connect Vehicle Power Cables

1. DC plug

2. Lighter socket adapter

3. Internal fuse

1

1

2

3

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Figure 2-2

AC Power Adapter

AC Power Adapter

Adapters are available that allow the computer to be operated from standard
electrical outlets using an appropriate U.S. or an international power cord to
the adapter. The adapter cable plugs directly into the bottom of the comput­er and charges the main and backup batteries while simultaneously power­ing the computer.

External Battery Chargers

Chargers are available for either U.S. or international applications to re­charge the main battery pack while it is out of the computer. This accessory
is useful for charging spare battery packs.

Docks

Three basic dock accessories are available for the Model 6600 Computer.
Custom versions of these basic docks may be created for special uses or to
satisfy unique customer requirements.

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Vehicle Dock

A vehicle dock provides secure storage in route vehicles while providing
power to the computer directly from the vehicle electrical system. The ve­hicle dock is shown in the Installation section of this manual.

Single Dock

The single dock accessory is similar to the vehicle dock but is in a fixed
location such as desktop or shelf. A standard electrical outlet provides pow­er, via either a U.S. or an international power cord, directly to the single
dock. The Model 6600 Computer then receives both charging and operating
power when inserted in the single dock. The single dock can be connected
to a network, and it can have various accessories (such as a keyboard or
serial printer) connected to it.

Figure 2-3

Single Dock

1. External RS-232 communication

2. Infrared communication port

3. PS/2 keyboard connector

4. Ethernet connector

5. Power input connector (AC)

1

2

3

4

5

Front View

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Multidock

The multidock accessory is normally mounted on a countertop or wall. A
standard electrical outlet provides power, via either a U.S. or an internation­al power cord, directly to the multidock. Each multidock is designed to
hold up to four computers, providing charging power to each computer and
a communication interface between the Model 6600 Computers and a host
computer. This ensures that batteries are charged regularly and allows for
unattended up and downloading of data. Several multidocks can be con­nected to a common host to accommodate a large number of computers in
one location.

Printers

The Model 6600 Computer is compatible with standard printers by using
cables or a dock interface. An optional IrDA (infrared) communication
interface is available to permit wireless communication to specific printers
that have the infrared interface.

Accessory Cables

All power and communication cables required for dock installations are
listed in the price guide to assist your sales representative or system engi­neer in selecting appropriate cables for your particular installation.

Cables are also available to connect the Model 6600 Computer to peripheral
devices such as a printer, keyboard, or monitor.

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Tethered Pen Accessory Kit

A tethered pen accessory is available for the Model 6600 Computer. The
cord is permanently fastened to the pen and has a special snap on the far end
of the tether. You can snap the tab to any unused male snap on the comput­er. The edge opposite the dot must be hooked first before pressing the snap
firmly into place. When removing the snap, pull on the dot-end of the tab

first to release the snap.

Figure 2-4

Tethered Pen Accessory Kit

1. Dot

2. Snap

1

2

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Adjustable Handstrap

Although the adjustable handstrap is standard on the Model 6600 Computer,
it is described in this section because it attaches to the unit with a special
snap just as the tethered pen accessory shown above.

Relocating the Handstrap

The adjustable handstrap is fastened along one side of the computer with a
snap on one end and a metal reinforcement and screw on the other end of
the strap. You can unsnap the handstrap and lengthen it to reach other male
snaps on the computer. You can also move the strap over to the other side
of the computer by unsnapping one end and removing the retaining screw
and the reinforcement from the other end of the strap. Relocate the strap to
the other side of the computer and refasten it.

Keyed Snap

(how to snap, and unsnap)

When fastening these snaps, hook the edge opposite the dot first before
pressing the snap firmly into place. When removing the snap, pull on the
dot side of the snap first to release it.

Figure 2-5

Ad

j

ustable Handstra

p

1. Dot

2. Snap

3. Screw

1

2

Reads

“Pull the dot”

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Adjusting the Handstrap

Open the handstrap and lift the adjusting tab away from the strap. Pull on
the metal piece to lengthen the handstrap; hold the metal piece and pull on
the adjusting tab to shorten the handstrap. Secure by pressing the adjusting
tab into the handstrap as shown below (figure b).

Figure 2-6

Adjusting the Handstrap

1. Metal piece

2. Adjusting tab

3. Snap

3

Longer

Shorter

a

b

Secure

1

2

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Closing the Handstrap

Look at the illustration below: fold the flap shown in figure c, below and
press it against the handstrap interior. Fold the remaining flap (figure d) as
shown and squeeze firmly to close the handstrap.

Figure 2-7

Closing the Handstrap

c

Fold first

d

Fold last

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Neck or Shoulder Strap

This optional adjustable strap attaches to the computer to allow it to be sus­pended from your shoulder or neck. Special snaps are also used with this
strap to guard against accidental release and possible damage to the comput­er.

Opening or Closing the Strap

The special snaps use a key to lock them in place. To fasten each snap, first
hook the key (visible inside the female snap) onto a mating snap on the
computer, then firmly press the snap into place. You can release these snaps
by pulling up, or away, on the end of the strap.

Figure 2-8

Neck or Shoulder Strap

1. Adjustment slides

2. Keyed snaps (male side visible)

3. End of strap (pull here to release)

2

1

3

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Pen Holder Accessory

You can position the optional pen holder to provide alternative pen storage
and access. Choose a location on the computer that is convenient for you.
Be sure to select an area that provides sufficient flat surface area for the pen
holder clips.

Installing the Pen Holder Clips

Choose a suitable mounting location and follow the steps below to install
the pen holder clips.

1. Peel the quick-release paper from one side of an adhesive pad.

2. Attach the adhesive pad to the bottom of a pen holder clip.

3. Repeat this process for the other pen holder clip.

Figure 2-9

Adhesive Pad and Pen Holder Clip

1. Pen holder clip

2. Adhesive pad

3. Quick-release paper

2

1

3

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Figure 2-10

Pen Holder Clips

1. Pen holder clip (not yet installed)

2. Pen

3. Pen holder clip (installed)

2

1

3

4. Remove the quick-release paper from the adhesive pad on pen holder
clip

(3) and press the clip in place, as shown above.

5. Fasten the pen holder clip

(1) to one end of the pen (2).

6. Remove the quick-release paper from the adhesive pad on pen holder
clip

(1).

7. Place the free end of the pen in pen holder clip

(3).

8. Pivot the pen downward to correctly position and fasten pen holder
clip

(1) in place on the computer. See Figure 2-11.

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Computer with Pen Holder

The illustration below shows a Model 6600 Computer with the pen holder
accessory completely installed. The location shown below is only one of
many possibilities. Do ensure that the pen holder clips are close enough to
hold the pen firmly, and also try to get the bottoms of the pen holder clips
positioned on a relatively flat surface.

Figure 2-11

Computer with Pen Holder Accessory

1. Pen

2. Pen holder clips (installed)

1

2

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Section 3

Operation

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General Information

The Model 6600 Hand-Held Computer is shipped with a basic input-output
system (“BIOS” firmware), DOS, and Windows installed at the factory.
This section includes instructions for installing an additional, optional inter­nal PCMCIA (PC Card) device and for changing or upgrading DRAM and
FLASH RAM. In any case, you must do the following before using the

computer for the first time:



CAUTION: Fully charge the main battery before using the CAUTION: computer away

from an external power source.

 Install any optional PCMCIA devices.
 Install the main battery (unit will “beep” on startup).
 Reinstall the battery compartment door.
 Connect computer to a charging source

(or, make sure the battery was previously charged).

 Connect any peripheral devices (e.g., printer) that will be used right

away.



CAUTION: To prevent scratches or damage to the display, do NOT use a ballpoint pen or a

sharp object to make entries directly on the display. Use ONLY the stylus
provided to make display-direct entries.

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PC Cards

General Information

There are two PCMCIA (“PC Card”) slots located behind the PC Card door
at the upper end of the computer. Each card slot can accept one type II card,
or the lower slot can accept a type III card (this blocks the upper card slot).



NOTE: SRAM memory cards may require their own internal battery. The PC Card battery

may have to be installed in such cards prior to use.



NOTE: See the card manufacturer’s literature for battery installation instructions and the

recommended replacement intervals.

Installing Cards

The upper card slot (closest to the display) is designated “drive B:\” while
the lower slot is designated “drive A:\.”

Open the PC Card compartment door by turning the latch knob 1/4-turn
counterclockwise. Use a coin or flatblade screwdriver, if necessary to open
and remove the door. Then, slide the card, connector-end first, into the slot.
If you encounter resistance, remove the card, flip it over and try again. Re­install the door and turn the latch knob 1/4-turn clockwise.

Removing Cards

Each slot has a card ejector device which you can reach by removing the PC
Card compartment door. The ejectors are located on the side of the PC Card
slot assembly. Press in on the ejector button to release and partially eject
the associated card. You can then grasp the card with your fingers for final
removal.

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Figure 3-1

PC Card Compartment Door

1. Latch knob (shown locked)

1

1. Card ejector (lower slot)

2. PCMCIA cards (type II)

3. Compartment door

4. PC Card slots

5. Scanner window

1

4

3

Figure 3-2

PC Card Slots

B

A

2

5

Laser radiation pres­ent. Do not stare into
the beam or view di­rectly with optical
instruments. Avoid di­rect exposure to the la­ser beam.

Ne regardez pas la
fenêtre du scanner
lorsque vous effectuez
une scannérisation. Ne
pointez jamais le ray­on laser vers les yeux
de quelqu’un.

DANGER

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Memory and PC Card Options

General Information

Access panels on the bottom of the Model 6600 Computer allow you to up­grade memory or install an internal PC Card drive without having to com­pletely disassemble the computer. These procedures require that you have
the proper equipment (listed below), that you observe all precautions and
that you adhere strictly to the procedures below. Failure to do so can result
in damage to the unit and may void your warranty or maintenance contracts.

Required Tools and Equipment

ESD Safety

The Model 6600 Computer contains electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESD)
components, which can be damaged by static voltages present in most envi­ronments. Because of this, you must use a static-safe work station whenever
an access panel is removed to service internal components or subassemblies.
The battery compartment door and the PC card compartment door are not
considered “access” panels and this requirement does not apply to them.

The static-safe work station should consist (at minimum) of the following:

 An approved, grounded, conductive work surface
 A personal grounding device (such as a wrist strap grounded through

a 1-Megohm resistor)

 A suitable grounding wire and clip to be attached to a metal shield

inside the computer

 A wire and clip to ground any tools used in the following procedures

(tools used only when in contact with the operator’s hand provide
sufficient ground for equipment that is otherwise electrically isolated)

Hand Tools

You will need a #1 Phillips screwdriver to open access panels and to remove
screws that secure subassemblies inside the computer. A machinist’s scribe
will be needed to remove memory boards.

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Precautions

You must follow the precautions below to ensure that the computer remains
undamaged throughout this maintenance procedure:

1. Disconnect the computer from any external power sources.

2. “Suspend” computer operation (press the Suspend button).

3. Place the computer on the grounded work surface before removing

the access panel.

4. Open the PC Card compartment: attach a grounding clip to the metal
shround around the card slots.

5. Make sure that you are properly grounded before removing the access

panel.

1. Attach grounding clip to metal shroud

2. Access panel, internal PC Card compartment

3. Access panel, memory compartment

4. Remove main battery pack

Figure 3-3

Prepare Computer for Upgrades

1

2

3

4

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Install Internal PC Card Device

Follow the steps below, in the order given, to install an internal PC Card
drive and device. Note the distinction between “access panel” and PC Card
compartment door: you can open doors with a coin or flatblade screwdriver.
Access panels require a Phillips screwdriver to open. Read and observe all
precautions listed previously before proceeding.

Disassembly

1. Place the computer on a grounded work surface.

2. Attach the personal grounding device to yourself. This must be done

using an approved device such as a conductive wrist strap wired
through a 1 Megohm resistor to ground.

3. Remove the PC Card compartment door and ground the shroud
around the card slots.

4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the internal PC Card access
panel (six screws).

Figure 3-4

Remove Access Panel

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Prepare Drive for Installation

Insert the PC Card device in the drive slot before installing it in the comput­er. This cannot be done with the drive installed.

Figure 3-5

Install PC Card Device in Drive

1. PC Card or device

2. PC Card drive

3. Connector

4. PC Card drive with card or device installed

1

2

3

4

Installation and Reassembly

In the following steps you will secure the PC card drive in the computer,
make electrical connections, and reassemble the computer. It may be neces­sary to bend the ribbon cable at the connector so that the connector will line
up readily with the connector inside the computer.

1. Place the drive (with PC Card device installed) in the computer, as
shown in Figure 3-6.

2. Gently press the ribbon cable into the mating connector.

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3. Use four small screws to secure the PC Card drive.
Be sure to install the adjustable card retainer as shown.

4. Reinstall the access panel (six screws).

5. Remove the grounding clip attached to the shroud around the stan­dard PC Card drive.

6. Replace the door on the PC Card compartment.

7. Reinstall the main battery.

8. Replace the battery compartment door and return the unit to normal
service.

Figure 3-6

Install PC Card Drive

1. Screws

2. Adjustable card retainer

3. PC drive with PC Card or device installed

4. Connector (use gentle, even pressure)

4

3

1

2

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Memory Installation Procedures

Follow the steps below, in the order given, to remove the DRAM and the
Flash RAM cards. Read and observe all precautions listed previously be­fore proceeding.

Disassembly

1. Place the computer on a grounded work surface.

2. Attach grounding device to yourself. This must be done using an

approved device such as a conductive wrist strap wire through a 1
Megohm resistor to ground.

3. Remove the PC Card compartment door and ground the shroud
around the card slots.

1. Access panel

2. Attach grounding clip to metal shroud

3. Remove main battery pack

4. RAM board

Figure 3-7

RAM and FLASH Access

1

2

3

4



CAUTION: Do NOT allow screws, metal fragments, or other metal hardware to fall into the

computer once the access panel has been removed

4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws that secure the
memory board access panel. Set the screws and the panel out of the
way.

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5. Remove the single screw that secures the memory boards to the main
board. Drop a round toothpick (or similar object) into the hole to
keep the metal standoff (spacer) in place.

6. Use the bent end of a machinist’s scribe to pry up under the corners
of the board near the connector. Grasp the foam pad and lift straight
up to remove the DRAM board.

7. When changing the FLASH board, remove the metal standoff
(spacer) that separates the DRAM board from the FLASH board.

8. Use the bent end of a machinist’s scribe to pry up under the corners
of the board near the connector. Lift the FLASH RAM board straight
up. It is located beneath the DRAM board. Do not attempt to remove

the standoff (spacer) beneath the FLASH board. It is permanently
fastened to the main board.

1. Screw

2. RAM board

3. Standoff

4. FLASH board

Figure 3-8

Remove DRAM Board

1

4

3

2

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Installation and Reassembly

1. Hint: Place a round toothpick in the board mounting screw hole.
This serves as a pivot point to help align both boards during installa­tion and will also keep the metal standoff in place.

2. If changing FLASH, install the new FLASH RAM board by aligning
it to the connector on the main board. Press firmly until the FLASH
RAM board is snug against the mating connector and the fixed stand­off.

3. Place the metal standoff over the toothpick in the hole in the FLASH
board.

1. FLASH board

2. Standoff

3. Connector (for FLASH board)

Figure 3-9

Install FLASH Board

3

1

2

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1. Screw

2. DRAM board

Figure 3-10

Reinstall DRAM Board

2

1

1. Align the DRAM board to the mating connector on the main board.
Press firmly until the board is seated in the connector and the other
end is snug against the standoff.

2. Discard the toothpick and reinstall the long screw to secure the
memory boards in place.

3. Reinstall the access panel (three screws).

4. Remove the grounding clip attached to the shroud around the stan­dard PC card drive.

5. Replace the door on the PC Card compartment.

6. Reinstall the main battery.

7. Replace the battery compartment door and return the computer to
normal service.

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Batteries

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type.

ADVERTISEMENT: La batterie au lithium peut exploser si elle est replacée de manière

incorrecte. Elle ne doit être remplacée que par une batterie identique ou
similaire.

Main Battery Installation

Open the battery compartment door by turning the latch knob 1/4-turn coun­terclockwise. Use a coin or flatblade screwdriver to open and remove the
door. Face the battery pack contacts into the computer, with the flat and
curved portions aligned with the battery compartment opening, slide the
battery pack into the compartment. Reinstall the door and turn the latch
knob 1/4-turn clockwise to secure it.

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2

1. Battery compartment door (shown unlatched)

2. Battery pack

3. Battery contacts

4. Battery compartment

Figure 3-11

Install Main Battery

3

4

1

Charging

A depleted (not “dead”) battery pack normally recharges in 2.5 hours, or
less. If you intend to use the computer by itself and not connected to a pe­ripheral device, charge the battery before you begin operation.

If you operate the computer while connected to a charging and power
source, the battery pack recharges as you work. The diagrams below show
various methods for charging and for operating the computer.

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PEN*KEY
computer

Multidock

Vehicle

Dock

Vehicle
Battery

AC

Power

Or

Battery

Pack

Power Supply

(“wall charger”)

Or

Single

Dock

Or

AC

Power

AC

Power

Single unit

AC Wall Charger

(with cable & pin-jack connector)

Or

Figure 3-12

Charging Configurations

Computer Start Up

When you start up the computer for the first time, or any time after all pow­er has been removed, you are “cold starting” the computer. The start up
routine tests the internal components of the computer, resets all volatile
memory to a known state, and determines what peripherals are connected.
The Model 6600 Computer does not require a special start up diskette. The
required start up program is permanently programmed into your computer at
the factory. For those technical personnel using a Master-mode boot card,
either PC card drive can be used.

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When the computer does start up, a DOS screen prompts you to choose the
mode of operation. If no choice is made after a programmed waiting period,
the computer defaults to Windows.



NOTE: The battery compartment door must be in place or the unit will not operate.



NOTE: The following instructions are based on the main battery pack being adequately

charged. If it is not, the computer must be connected to a charging source.

Start Up Procedures

Follow the steps below to perform a cold start:

1. Remove both compartment doors.

2. Insert any optional PC Card devices you will be using.

3. Install the main battery pack, contact-end first.

4. The computer will “beep” once to indicate a normal start up.

(the computer beeps twice to acknowledge a Master-mode start up).

5. Reinstall the battery compartment door and lock it.

6. Ensure that the computer responds to any installed PC Card options,
then reinstall the PC card compartment door and lock it.



CAUTION: Never use a ballpoint pen to make entries on the display.



CAUTION: Never use a sharp object to make entries on the display.

7. Make entries using the special stylus, a scanner, or an
optional keyboard.

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Reset Switch

Virtually all computers occasionally fail to respond to user input, which is
why many offer a convenient “reset” switch. Lockups occur when too many
operations are going on at once, or when there is a conflict between hard­ware and software timing or instructions. The reset switch in is located be­hind the PC card compartment door. It is recessed behind the notch in the
compartment.

If your computer locks up, remove the PC Card compartment door and use a
ballpoint pen or paper clip to actuate the reset switch. Press gently on the
switch and within a few seconds the computer will reset. Be sure to rein­stall the PC Card compartment door.

Figure 3-13

Reset Switch

1. Notch (inside the PC Card compartment)

2. Reset switch

1

2

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Input/Output

Input

Since the Model 6600 is a hand-held computer, the most common input de­vice is likely to be the passive pen. Bar code information can be captured
by using the optional integrated scanner or a tethered scanner. A PS/2-com­patible keyboard can be connected to the 6-pin mini-DIN connector behind
the flap at the upper end of the computer.

Using the Pen

Simply tap or touch the display with the special pen to awaken the computer
or to make selections: the pen normally behaves like a mouse with the left
button depressed. Squeeze the button on the barrel of the pen to make it
behave like a mouse with the right button depressed.

Using the Integrated Scanner

The integrated scanner is activated whenever you press one of the long but­tons on either side of the display. The scanner will timeout if a scan is un­successful: a good scan is signalled by a “beep” from the computer. When
scanning, be sure the aiming dot or beam is centered, vertically and horizon­tally, on the bar code you are scanning.

Output

The 15-pin D-subminiature connector behind the flap at the upper end of the
computer is intended for an external VGA monitor.

Two-Way Communication

An RJ-11 connector, located behind the flap and next to the keyboard mini­DIN connector, allows you to connect the computer to phone lines if an op­tional internal modem was ordered.

An infrared port located near the battery compartment door of the lower end
of the computer permits two-way wireless communication between the
computer and IrDA-compatible peripheral devices.

At the lower end of the computer near the left corner is a 9-pin D-subminia­ture connector for serial communication with peripheral devices.

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Section 4

Maintenance

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Introduction

This section contains maintenance procedures for the Model 6600 Hand­Held Computer. Although these computers are designed to withstand nor­mal use in your environment, occasional maintenance is required to ensure
trouble-free operation. The procedures in this section will help you keep
your computer in good working order.

Maintenance procedures include instructions on maintaining and charging
the main battery pack, replacing the handstrap and pen tip. Instructions are
also included for cleaning the computer case, display, and scanner lens.

Maintenance Procedures

Batteries

The Model 6600 Hand-Held Computer contains a rechargeable lithium ion
main battery pack and a nickel metal-hydride rechargeable backup battery.
The main battery pack contains a microprocessor and other electronics to
monitor usage and capacity. This “smart” battery pack reports the battery
status to your computer and controls the rate of charge when the battery
pack (or computer it is in) is connected to a charging source.

Main Battery Pack

Special Handling and Care

Lithium ion batteries differ from other types of batteries you may be famil­iar with and require special handling to ensure maximum life and overall

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performance. Lithium ion batteries should be stored in a discharged condi­tion to ensure maximum battery capacity and cycle life in the future. If
these batteries are stored in a fully charged condition, the internal chemical
activity resulting from self-discharge can be far more damaging than it is
with many other battery types.

Long-Term Storage

For long-term storage, lithium ion battery packs for the Model 6600 Com­puter should be discharged down to the “suspend state” – the point at which
current flow out of the battery pack stops. At the time of this publication,
the suspend state voltage is set at approximately 4.7 V dc for this particular
battery pack. Battery packs that were prepared for long-term storage must
be charged prior to initial use.

Do NOT store lithium ion batteries in high temperature environments.

Short-Term Storage, Shipping

For short-term storage, lithium ion battery packs for the Model 6600 Com­puter should be (1) discharged, (2) fully charged, (3) then discharged down
to 6.8 V dc.

Battery Pack Information

The lithium ion battery pack keeps track of its lifetime history of charge and
discharge cycles, present voltage, and its capacity. The initial reference
point for the battery pack is set at the factory. Thereafter, the battery pack
regularly reports its status and history to the computer. Low battery warn­ings and approximate battery capacity information can be displayed to de­termine when charging is required.

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WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type.

ADVERTISEMENT: La batterie au lithium peut exploser si elle est replacée de manière

incorrecte. Elle ne doit être remplacée que par une batterie identique ou
similaire.

Battery Capacity

The display tells you when the batteries need recharging. The main battery
pack contains monitoring electronics and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to
show the amount of charge in the battery. Press on the two battery contacts
to determine the remaining battery charge. When all four LEDs light, the
charge exceeds 75 percent. Three lighted LEDs means the charge exceeds
50 percent, while two lighted LEDs means the charge is 25 percent or great­er. One lighted LED means the battery charge is 25 percent or less.

0 – 25%

1. Electrical contacts

2. Capacity indicators (LEDs)

1

2

Figure 4-1

Battery Pack Capacity Check

Touch contacts
to view capacity

>75%
>50%
>25%

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Backup Battery

When the backup battery no longer accepts a charge, the battery must be
replaced. This replacement should only be performed by a factory-ap-
proved service center or a certified service provider.

Pen Tip Replacement

The pen tip will wear down over time and require replacement. Use a tool
such as the one shown below to grip the worn-out pen tip. Pull firmly on
the old tip to remove it from the pen barrel. You can insert a new pen tip
with your fingers, making sure that the tip is fully seated against the stop
inside the pen.

1. Tweezer-like tool

2. Pen tip (new)

3. Pen barrel

1

Figure 4-2

Pen Tip Replacement

2

3

REMOVE

REPLACE

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Cleaning Instructions



CAUTION: Do not use abrasives or solvents (or any product containing these substances) to

clean any part of the unit. Permanent damage to the display cover or the
computer will occur if such substances are used.



CAUTION: Never use ketonic solvents (acetone or ketone) or aromatic solvents (toluene or

xylene) to clean any part of the computer. Doing this can damage it.



CAUTION: Do not pour cleaners directly on the display or the computer case.

Case and Display

Never apply any liquid cleaner directly on the display or the computer case.
Instead, dampen a soft, lint-free cloth with the cleaner and gently wipe exte­rior surfaces with this cloth.

MICRO-CLEAN II, manufactured by Foresight International, Inc., Omaha,
Nebraska 68127-0205 (telephone: [phone]), is the only cleaner
specifically recommended for this purpose. Use of other cleaners can result
in damage to the case or the display.

Surface Connectors

If surface connectors become dirty or tarnished, clean them with a cotton
swab dipped in alcohol. It may also be necessary to lightly burnish them
with a pencil eraser.

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Factory Service

If the unit is faulty, you can ship it to a factory-approved repair center.
Their address and telephone number can be found on the Product Service
Information Card which is packed with every product.

When products must be shipped for repair:

 Package in the original shipping carton if possible.
 Fill out a Product Service Information Card and include this card

with the product.

If the original shipping container is not available, appropriate packaging
materials can be substituted. If in doubt, contact your regional Customer

Support Specialist or phone [phone] for instructions.

Product Service Information Card

This card is packaged with every product as part of the Mobile Systems Di­vision Warranty Card. Detach the Product Service Information Card when
needed. Be sure to include a brief description of the problem(s) when you
return the product for repair.

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Section 5

Vehicle Installation

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Vehicle Dock Installation

The vehicle dock and associated electrical wiring should be installed under
the supervision of properly trained and qualified personnel. Follow these
installation instructions closely to ensure safe, reliable performance of the
Model 6600 Hand-Held Computer and any peripheral devices (such as a
printer) that may also be installed in the vehicle.

The vehicle electrical system must be in excellent condition. This means
the charging circuit must work properly and that vehicle-generated electrical
“noise” must be minimized and within specifications.

The charging circuit must neither undercharge nor overcharge the vehicle
battery. Either fault condition in the vehicle electrical system can cause a
no-charge condition in the computer battery, and printer battery too, if one is
installed in the vehicle. In general, the vehicle battery voltage should read
approximately 13.0 V dc with the engine off, and should rise slightly with
the motor running.

Excess electrical noise can be severe enough to defeat the electrical filtering
that is built into printers and computers made by Norand Corporation. De­fective ignition wiring, damaged insulation, or a faulty vehicle electrical
component can cause electrical noise. When this happens, computer and
printers can behave unpredictably.

The gray battery cable (NPN: 206-953-009 or 216-964-009) must be con­nected in strict accordance with the instructions in this manual.

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Tools Required

 Wire Crimping and stripping tool.
 Electric drill, drill bits (3/16” and 9/16”).
 Common hand tools.

Installation Procedures

1. Electrical installation (battery cable).

2. Mechanical installation (computer, peripherals).

3. Final assembly and cable connection.

Parts and Accessory List, kits: 203-344-001/002

Kit # Description NPN Qty

-001 dc power cable (6 ft.) 206-951-001 1

-002 “Y” power cable 216-817-001 1

-001 battery cable 206-953-009 1

-002 battery cable (with filter) 216-964-009 1

-001/-002 fuse link 216-657-001 1

-001/-002 bolt, 3/8” X 1-1/2” 800-099-001 2

-001/-002 washer, 3/8” 803-099-001 4

-001/-002 nut, 3/8” 802-099-001 4

-001/-002 adjustable clamp 808-011-001 8

-001/-002 self-tap screw #6 X 5/8” 800-008-001 8

-001/-002 3/8” terminal ring 809-165-001 1

-001/-002 self-tap screw #8 X 5/8” 800-012-000 1

-001/-002 #8 flat washer 803–084-000 1

-001/-002 snap-in bushing 807-065-003 1

-001/-002 remote terminal cable (6’) 216-588-001 ref.*

*Reference items not included in kit. Order separately.

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Introduction to Vehicle Installation

The vehicle installation kit allows you to wire the vehicle dock in a delivery
vehicle. Optional cables are available to mount the dock and a printer
nearby in the same vehicle. When the installation is complete, you will
have a secure place to store the computer between stops. In addition, the
vehicle electrical system provides power to recharge the computer and to
operate a printer (if one is installed).

During this installation, the power cable is wired directly to the vehicle bat­tery. This direct connection reduces the chance of installation problems. It
also takes advantage of the natural filtering and regulating characteristics of
the vehicle battery.

Since each situation or equipment type may pose unique requirements,
mounting hardware selection and mechanical installation shall be the re­sponsibility of the installer. Use nuts, bolts, and lockwashers for installing
the mount (adjustable swivel or fixed) for the dock: the mount is predrilled
with 3/16-inch holes.



NOTE: A mounting bracket and bracket installation hardware is not provided in this kit.

This kit contains nuts, bolts, washers, a terminal ring, and a fuse link for
connecting the battery cable directly to the vehicle battery. It also contains
adjustable wire clamps to secure the cable in place.

Your tasks are to:

 Route and install the battery cable.
 Mechanically install the mount (provided by others).
 Connect short cable(s).

Decide where you will mount the vehicle dock, then proceed with the fol­lowing instructions.

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Power Cable Routing

Cable Length

Remember that a shorter dc power cable connects the vehicle dock to the
battery cable. This extends the overall cable length and must be considered
as you begin the installation.

When Installing a Printer

If you are installing a printer at the same time, a special “Y” (power) cable
and a remote computer cable are required. These cables allow you to locate
the printer and the vehicle dock up to six feet apart. The battery cable for
printers contains a built-in filter assembly.

Cable installation

Follow the guidelines (below) and other instructions closely when installing
the battery cable.

Guidelines

 Completely install the battery cable before connecting the dock.
 Route the battery cable from the general area where the unit(s) will be

mounted. Work toward the vehicle battery.

 Use a snap-in bushing (requires 9/16” hole) if the battery cable

passes through the firewall or other sheet-metal.

 Make sure that cable routing does not interfere with other equipment

or vehicle controls.

 Make sure that cable routing does not invite damage to the cable.
 Secure the battery cable at least every 18 inches throughout the cable

run: use adjustable clamps (provided) or wire-tie to existing vehicle
cable runs.

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Battery Cable Connections

Battery Cable Completion

You must cut the cable to length, cut off a portion of the outer cable jacket
and strip the individual wire ends of the cable. (Note: you may end up
shortening, and restripping, the red wire when attaching the fuse link).
Then, you must install a preassembled in-line fuse link in series with the red
wire and install a terminal ring on the black wire. Finally, you must me­chanically complete the connections to the vehicle battery.

Cut and Strip the Battery Cable

1. Cut the gray battery cable near the battery.

2. Strip the cable jacket back 12–14 inches.

3. Strip 1/4” of insulation from the black wire.

Strip the Cable Jacket

12–14 inches

P/N: 206-953-009

OR

P/N: 216-964-009

Gray Battery Cable

←→

Strip each wire end

1/4 inch

Red Wire

Black (or Brown) Wire

Figure 5-1

Strip the Battery Cable

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Prepare the Cable Ends

1. Strip the black wire.

2. Crimp the 3/8” terminal ring

(1) onto the black wire.

3. Locate the fuse link

(2): it attaches to the red wire.

4. Shorten the red wire if desired.

5. Then, strip 1/4” of insulation from the red wire.

6. Securely crimp the fuse link splice

(3) onto the red wire.

 Strip wire
 Install terminal ring

Red Wire

Black (or Brown) Wire

Crimp

Here

1. 3/8” terminal ring

2. Fuse link assembly

3. Fuse link splice

4. Battery cable

1

2

3

4

Figure 5-2

Prepare Cable Ends

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Connection to Side-mounted Terminals

1. Remove both battery terminal screws from the vehicle battery.

2. Screw a 3/8” nut (

2) as far as it will go onto a 3/8” X 1-1/2” bolt (1)

furnished in kit.

3. Slip a 3/8” washer

(6) onto the bolt.

4. Slide the positive (red wire with fuse link

(5)) terminal ring from the

battery cable onto the positive (+) battery terminal bolt.

5. Slip a second 3/8” washer (6) onto the bolt.

6. Slide the vehicle positive battery cable

(4) onto the bolt.

7. Thread the bolt assembly (steps 1–6, above) into the positive battery
terminal. Tighten the bolt securely.

8. Tighten the nut

(2) installed in step #2 to secure washers (6) and

cables firmly in place.

Repeat steps #2 thru #8 for the negative wire (black or brown) from the battery
cable, hooking up the negative cables to the negative (–) battery terminal.

1. Bolt

2. Nut

3. Vehicle battery

4. Vehicle battery cable

5. Fuse link

6. Washers

1

2

3

4

5

6

Figure 5-3

Side-Mount Battery Terminals

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Connection to Top-mounted Terminals

1. Remove the bolts from the vehicle battery terminals.

2. Replace the bolts removed in step #1 with 3/8”

X 1-1/2” bolts (5) and

nuts

(1) furnished in the installation kit. Tighten nuts securely.

3. Slip a 3/8” washer (6) onto the extended end of each bolt.

4. Slide the positive (fuse link with red wire (4)) terminal ring from the
battery cable onto the positive (+) battery bolt

(5).

5. Slip a second 3/8” washer (6) onto that bolt (5).

6. Thread a second 3/8” nut (1) onto that bolt (5). Tighten the nut.

Repeat steps #3 thru #6 for the negative wire (black or brown) from the Norand
battery cable, connecting the wire to the negative (–) battery computer.

1. 3/8” nut

2. Vehicle battery

3. Vehicle battery cable

4. Fuse link

5. 3/8” X 1-1/2” bolt

6. 3/8” washers

1

2

3

4

5

6

Figure 5-4

Top-Mount Battery Terminals

SECTION 5  Vehicle Installation

Model 6600 User’s Guide 5-9

Secure the Power Cable

Secure the battery cable every 18 inches with adjustable cable clamps.
Work from the battery, toward the mounting area for the dock. Remove the
paper backing from a clamp and stick the clamp in place while drilling a
pilot hole with a #26 drill bit. Use #6 sheet-metal screws to permanently
hold clamps in place.

#6 Sheet-metal

Screw Goes Here

#8 x 5/8 Screw (w/washer)

Goes Here

Use large clamp to secure op-

tional filter assembly

Figure 5-5

Secure Cable

Fasten Ground Cable

The power cable connector has a ground strap (or wire) that must be fas­tened to vehicle sheet-metal to ensure proper cable shielding. Follow the
steps below to fasten this ground strap:

1. Drill a small hole where you intend to fasten the ground strap.

2. Use a punch to dimple and enlarge the hole.

(Do not make hole too big for the screw.)

3. Scrape a small circle of paint from around the hole.

4. Use a #8 X 5/8” screw and flat washer to secure the strap.

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5-10 Model 6600 User’s Guide

Mechanical Installation

When installing the vehicle dock, be sure to allow clearance for the com­bined computer, dock and vehicle dock mounting assembly before proceed­ing. The Model 6600 Computer protrudes above the dock, requiring verti­cal clearance. Additional vertical clearance must be provided to allow for
inserting or removing the computer from the dock.

In the procedures that follow, you will:

 Attach the mounting base to the bottom of the vehicle dock.
 Permanently install the mounting pedestal in the vehicle.
 Attach the mounting base/vehicle dock assembly to the mounting

bracket and pedestal assembly.

 Adjust the mounted vehicle dock.
 Make final electrical connections to the dock

Figure 5-6

Vehicle Mount

1. Mounting base

2. Large knob

3. Spacer

4. Mounting bracket and pedestal assembly

1

2

3

4

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Model 6600 User’s Guide 5-11

Figure 5-7

Remove Mounting Base

1. Large knob

2. Spacer

3. Carriage bolt

1

2

3

Attach Mounting Base to Vehicle Dock

Perform the following steps, in the order given, to attach the mounting base
to the vehicle dock:

1. Unscrew the large knob, as shown.

2. Slide the long upper carriage bolt out of the assembly (do not mis­place the spacer).

3. Remove the dock mounting base from the mounting assembly.

4. Attach the dock mounting base to the bottom of the dock with four
screws into the dock nutplate, as shown (see Figure 5-8).

5. Postpone reattaching the mounting base and dock assembly until af-
ter the mounting pedestal is fastened in the vehicle.

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Figure 5-8

Attach Base to Dock

1. Nutplate(s)

2. Dock (bottom view)

3. Mounting base

4. Screw(s)

1

1

2

3

4

Install Mounting Assembly

Use the bottom of the mounting bracket and pedestal assembly as a template
to mark the hole locations where you are installing the vehicle dock. Be
sure to allow clearance for the dock with a computer inserted in it, and for
computer insertion and removal.

Drill appropriate sized holes in the vehicle sheet metal and secure the
mounting bracket and post assembly with nuts, bolts, and lockwashers. This

hardware is not furnished in the installation kit and must be purchased lo­cally.

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Model 6600 User’s Guide 5-13

Attach Dock to Mounting Bracket

You can now reattach the mounting plate and dock to the mounting bracket
and post assembly. If clearances are tight at the rear of the dock, make elec­trical connections first.

1. Align the dock mounting plate holes to the corresponding holes on
the mounting post.

2. Install the long carriage bolt from the right side (when looking at the
front of the dock) and slide it through all four holes.

3. Place the spacer on the protruding end of the long carriage bolt. (left

side as you face the front of the dock)

4. Screw the large knob onto the long carriage bolt.

5. Tilt the dock to suit your needs.

6. Securely tighten the large knob to secure the dock in place.

7. You can loosen all knobs to adjust the dock.

8. Tighten all knobs securely to maintain the desired adjustments.

Figure 5-9

Vehicle Dock

1. Swivel adjust

2. Height adjust

3. Mounting holes

4. Tilt adjust

1

2

3

4

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5-14 Model 6600 User’s Guide

Final Connections

Vehicle Dock Alone

If you are installing the vehicle dock by itself, you must connect one end of
the dc power cable (P/N: 206-951-001) to the vehicle dock: the other end
plugs into the previously installed battery cable.

Vehicle Dock and Printer

If you are installing a printer in the vehicle, you must install a “Y” cable to
supply power to both the vehicle dock and to the printer. Plug one end of
this cable into the printer, the other into the vehicle dock. The rectangular
connector plugs into the battery cable.

You must also connect a Remote Computer Cable between the vehicle dock
and the printer: this cable allows the computer to communicate with the
printer.

Figure 5-10

Dock Connectors

1. External RS-232/485 communication (COM1)

2. IR communication port (COM2)

3. PS/2 keyboard

4. Ethernet connector (RJ-45)

5. Power (12 V dc)

2

1

3

4

5

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Model 6600 User’s Guide 5-15

Using the Vehicle Dock

The vehicle dock and its mechanical features are shown below. Especially
note the release lever

(1) and the locking mechanism (2) . Once the comput-

er is firmly seated in the vehicle dock, you must press the release lever to­ward the back of the dock to remove the computer. If the locking mecha­nism is in place (as shown), it must be unlocked and rotated downward
before the release lever can be moved.

You can store the special pen in the holder

(3) on the vehicle dock to make

the pen available when the computer is docked.

1

2

3

Unlock

Release

1. Release lever

2. Locking mechanism

3. Pen holder

Figure 5-11

Vehicle Dock Mechanical Features

Unlock

Release

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APPENDIX A  NORAND Utilities Program

Model 6600 User ’s Guide A 1

Appendix A

NORAND



Utilities Program

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Introduction

The NORAND Utilities Program provides the basic functions required to
prepare the Model 6600 Hand-Held Computer for use. When you enter the
Norand Utilities Program, an active keyboard is displayed. Use the special
pen to make selections and entries on this keyboard.

This program may contain up to 10 languages for use in various countries
throughout the world. If your application does not require languages other
than English, the program will bypass this option.

Program Conventions

The display screen consists of a screen title, main screen, pop-up menus,
drop-down lists, descriptive text, and keyboard key definitions. Depending
on your application needs, you may not see some of these elements. An
example of what some of these screens might look as follows.

APPENDIX A  Norand Utilities Program

A 2 Model 6600 User’s Guide

COPYRIGHT (C) 1994
NORAND CORPORATION
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Pop-Up A

1. MODEM TYPE
x--mdm type----x

2. PROTOCOL x-pr-x

3. BPS RATE x-sp-x

4. DATA FORMAT 9x9

5. AUTO ANSWER xyx

Drop Down A1

1. NORAND NM2400A

2. NORAND 9600

3. NORAND 9600A

4. INTERNAL 9600

5. INTERNAL 14.4K

6. OTHER MODEM

7. NO MODEM

Entry Point

Key Description

Descriptive Text

Screen Title

[NO]QUIT

MODEM PARAMETERS

NORAND UTILITIES
PSROMOC Vx.xx

[YES]CONTINUE

The keys you are instructed to use are shown in square brackets, e.g. [YES],
in both the screen diagrams and descriptive text.

Fixed fields are represented by all uppercase letters on screen diagrams and
in text, MODEM PARAMETERS.

Variable fields are represented by at least one lowercase character, using “x”
and “-” characters as required to show the full size of the field. In descrip­tive text, the “x-..-x” portion of the literal is not referenced. Variable literal
values are defined in the descriptive text.

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Model 6600 User’s Guide A 3

Fields that require you to supply information are represented by combina­tions of the characters, X, Y, and 9. “X” implies alphanumeric input, “9”
implies numeric input, and “Z” indicates an optional character in conjunc­tion with either X or 9.

In this User’s Guide, main screens and pop-up screens use white characters
on a black background to represent reverse video, just as they appear in your
application. Screen diagrams may not always be shown at their full height
or width in this manual.

Main Screens

The top two lines of the main screen contain the name of the application
(“NORAND Utilities”), and the name of the specific screen (e.g., Main
Menu). This information is displayed in reverse video.

The bottom lines of the main screen contain fields defining “action” keys
that are enabled. This information is displayed in reverse video. Keys used
to move within the screen, e.g. arrow keys, are not shown. When the fol­lowing keys are present, they are displayed in the indicated positions:

 [NO] QUIT: last line, right justified
 [YES] literal: last line, left justified, or second to the last line, if too

long to fit on the same line with [NO] QUIT.

The second and third lines from the bottom are used to define key actions
specific to each screen. These lines are not used on all screens.

Pop-Up Menus

Pop-Up menus are displayed above or below the menu option that invokes
them, where possible. Pop-up menus not invoked via a menu option are
located near the vertical center of the display.

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Drop Down Lists

Drop-down lists are used under main screen and pop-up menus to further
define requests for information. The arrow keys move the highlight on the
drop down list; [YES] selects the highlighted option, or the number of an
option may be entered to select it. You select only one option from a drop
down list. [NO] clears the list and does not update the current selection.

Keyboard Standards

[YES] CONTINUE, [YES] BEGIN, and [YES] OK mean the next logical
step in a process will be executed. [YES] UPDATE writes the new value of
one or more fields on the current screen to memory. In addition, the up­dated screen is cleared, and control moves to the location indicated. [YES]
inputs the value entered in a user input field.

[NO] QUIT cancels an operation, returning control to the prior logical step,
thereby skipping the current operation.

[DEL] deletes the character to the left of the cursor in fields you enter.
[F4] HOW ARE FUNCTIONS SELECTED W/O A KEYBOARD?

Screen Diagrams

Main Menu Entry Point

NORAND UTILITIES
PSROMOC Vx.xx

[YES]CONTINUE

COPYRIGHT (C) 1994
NORAND CORPORATION
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Press [YES] to continue.

Language Selection Menu

The NORAND Utilities program checks files to determine available lan­guage options. English is the first option, followed by up to nine additional
choices. If no resource files on language exist, this menu will not display.

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Model 6600 User’s Guide A 5

NORAND UTILITIES
LANGUAGE SELECTION

1. ENGLISH

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

0.

[NO] QUIT

Select the appropriate language by pressing the number associated with your
choice, or press [NO] to quit and go to the Main Menu.

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Program Load/Main Menu

 Menu options 4–5 visible only if

comm set = MODEM

 comm set = value from Drop Down

B
Default = NPCP NETWORK

 mdm type, prot, bps, f = value from

Modem Parameters, Drop Down A1
– A4

 Unit ID defaults to serial ID field un-

less modified by previously loaded
application.

NORAND UTILITIES
LOAD PROGRAMS/DATA

1. BEGIN COMM SESSION

2. COM x-comm set -- x

3. UNIT ID ZZZZZZX

4. X -- mdm type -- x
xprotx sbpsx xfx

5. PHONE NUMBER
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZX

9. ADVANCED UTILITIES

[NO]QUIT

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Model 6600 User’s Guide A 7

MAKE CONNECTION
BETWEEN HAND HELD
COMPUTERS

[YES]OK [NO]QUIT

Drop
Down B

1. NPCP NETWORK

2. MODEM

3. ACCESSORY CARD

4. NOVELL

5. TCP/IP BOOTP

6. INTERSVR

7. HAND HELD

[YES] Go to Communications Status.
[NO] Return to main screen.

Pop-Up A

CHANGE UNIT ID

XZZZZZZ

[F4] RESET FACTORY
[YES]OK [NO]QUIT

Pop-Up C

PHONE NUMBER

XZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[ . ] DIALING PAUSE
[YES]OK [NO]QUIT

Pop-Up D

COMM SETTINGS HAVE
BEEN CHANGED.

––––––––

[YES] SAVE SETTINGS
[NO] DO NOT SAVE

Pop-Up E

Pop-Up A

First alphanumeric character input character clears
current field contents. [DEL] deletes right-most char-
acter of current field contents.

[F4] (Pop-Up C) Restore field value to

EEPROM serial identification number.
Note: [Gold 4] = [ F4]

[ . ] (period) (Pop-Up D) inserts pause

character into dialing string.

[YES] Update field; return to main screen.
[NO] Do not update; return to main screen.

Pop-Up C & D

[YES] Update comm settings; go to

Program Load

[NO] Do not update comm settings; go to

Program Load.

Pop-Up E

LD FROM HAND HELD

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Modem Parameters

Drop Down A4

1. 8N1

2. 7E1

MODEM PARAMETERS

[NO]QUIT

Drop Down A1

1. NORAND NM2400A

2. NORAND 9600

3. NORAND 9600A

4. INTERNAL 9600

5. INTERNAL 14.4K

6. OTHER MODEM

7. NO MODEM

User selects parameters [1] – [4] from corresponding
drop-down boxes. In drop-down boxes, [ ↑/↓ ] high­light option and [YES] selects, or user can select option
by number.

Pop-Up A

Pop-Up A16

Pop-Up A

[F2] Display “PLEASE WAIT. . .” on blank

line and send modem string. Upon
modem response, display “RESULT: 99”
on blank line, where 99 = modem
response code.

[YES] Update modem initialization string;

Pop-Up A note: string will not be
saved if blank.

[NO] Do not modify initialization string;

return to Pop-Up A.

Pop-Up A16

1. MODEM TYPE

x -- mdm type -- x

2. PROTOCOL x-pr-x

3. BPS RATE xsp-x

4. DATA FORMAT 9x9

[6] To Pop-up A16

Drop Down A2

1. ACN

2. TTY

3. YMODEM

Drop Down A3

1. 1200

2. 2400

3. 4800

4. 9600

5. 19200

6. 38400

7. 57600

MODEM INIT STRING

XZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
XZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
XZZZ

[F2] TEST STRING
[YES]OK [NO]QUIT

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Model 6600 User’s Guide A 9

Communication Status

[YES] STOP
[NO]RESUME

NORAND UTILITIES
COMMUNICATIONS

comm settings = Program Load, comm set field.
If comm set = Modem, then

Program Load, mdm type appended
to comm settings.
mdm type, prot, bps, f = Program Load,

menu option 4
Above line and phone number fields visible only
if comm set = MODEM.

Status field displays current status of session:

CONFIGURING

DIALING

SIGNING ON

SENDING

x-filename-x

LOADING

x-filename-x

SIGNING OFF

Filename field displays name of the file being
processed when SENDING or LOADING. Byte count
applicable to current file only. Error count is the total
number of protocol errors in the current comm session.

[YES] CONTINUE replaces [F4] STOP COMM at
completion of communications session.

[NO] Pop-Up A
[YES] Go to Program Load

[NO]STOP COMM

ARE YOU SURE YOU
WANT TO STOP
COMMUNICA TIONS NO W

Pop-Up A

COMM SETTINGS:
x--comm settings---x
xprotx xbpsx xfx
PHONE NUMBER:

ZZZZZZZZZZX
UNIT ID: ZZZZZX
x ----- status ----- x
x– filename –x
BYTES: ZZZZZ9
ERRORS: ZZZ9

Pop-Up A

[YES] Go to Program Load
[NO] Return to main screen

Comm Settings Menu

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Advanced Utilities Menu

[#] Pop-Up 2
[NO] Return to Advanced Utilities Menu

NORAND UTILITIES
ADVANCED UTILITIES

1. SET DATE/TIME

2.

3.

4. FORMAT RAM CARD

5.

[NO]QUIT

Pop-Up A

Option [4] appears only if FORMAT.COM found in
path.

[1] Pop-Up A
[3]
[4] Pop-Up D1
[5]

[NO] Go to Main Menu

Date and time are not modified unless new values are en­tered, i.e. changing the date does not affect the current time.
Date format is MM/DD/YY; year is assumed 1980-2079.
Time format is HH:MM:SS; based on 24-hour clock. Maxi­mum entry is 23:59:59. Punctuation is supplied by applica­tion and is not entered.

[YES] Update system clock with date and time en­tries; return to Main Screen.
[NO] Return to Main Screen.

Pop-Up A

Pop-Up D1

SET DATE/TIME

DATE: 99/99/99
TIME: 99:99:99

[YES] OK [NO]QUIT

Pop-Up D1

FORMAT RAM CARD

[YES] OK [NO]QUIT

1. A:

2. B:

APPENDIX B  Connector Pinout Information

Model 6600 User ’s Guide B-1

Appendix B

Connector Pinout Information

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Connector Pin Definitions

The following tables define the signals or levels present on the connector
pins. Each connector is described in a separate table and a pin numbering
illustration is included with each table.

Table B-1

Keyboard mini-DIN Connector

Pin Number Signal or Level

1 Keyboard Data
2 No Connection
3 Ground
4 +5 Volts
5 Keyboard Clock
6 No Connection
Shield Ground

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Table B-2

9-pin D-subminiature Serial Connector

Pin Number Signal or Level

1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 Ground
6 DSR
7RTS
8 CTS
9RI

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Model 6600 User’s Guide B-3

51

10 6

15 11

Table B-3

15-pin D-subminiature External VGA Connector

Pin Number Signal or Level

1 CRED
2 CGREEN
3 CBLUE
4 No Connection
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 No Connection
10 Ground
11 No Connection
12 No Connection
13 CHSYNC
14 CVSYNC
15 No Connection

APPENDIX B  Connector Pinout Information

B-4 Model 6600 User’s Guide

1

18

+

Charge connector

Docking

connector

Table B-4

18-pin Docking Connector

Pin Number Signal or Level

1 TBTIPOS
2 TBTONEG
3 TBTINEG
4 TBTOPOS
5 KBCLK
6 KBDAT
7 RS232DTR
8 DIAGBOOT
9 RS232CTS
10 RS232DSR
11 RS232RXD
12 RS232RTS
13 RS232DCD
14 RS232TXD
15 9DAT
16 GROUND
17 BCLK
18 DOCKIN