Intermec 741, 751 User Manual

User’s Manual

741 and 751 Mobile Computers (Windows Mobile 5.0)

Intermec Technologies Corporation

Worldwide Headquarters 6001 36th Ave.W. Everett, WA 98203 U.S.A.

www.intermec.com

The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec-manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior noticed and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

The word Intermec, the Intermec logo, Norand, ArciTech, Beverage Routebook, CrossBar, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyADC, EasyCoder, EasySet, Fingerprint, INCA (under license), i-gistics, Intellitag, Intellitag Gen2, JANUS, LabelShop, MobileLAN, Picolink, Ready-to-Work, RoutePower, Sabre, ScanPlus, ShopScan, Smart Mobile Computing, SmartSystems, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, and Vista Powered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

There are U.S. and foreign patents as well as U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Wi-Fi is a registered certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.

This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit (www.openssl.org).

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Contents

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Global Services and Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Web Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Using the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Using the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installing and Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Understanding the Ambient Light Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Understanding the Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Locating the Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Locating the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Locating the External Headset Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Adjusting the Beeper Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the Backlight for the Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Entering Key Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Orange or Orange/White Plane Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Green Plane Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Alpha Plane Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Understanding the Screen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Aligning the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Understanding the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Scanning Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Scanning With the Laser Scanner or Linear Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Scanning With an Area Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Attaching a Scanner to the Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Installing a Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Attaching a Tab to the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Accessing Files Stored on the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Removing the SD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Understanding Windows Mobile 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Understanding Windows Mobile 5.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Finding Information in Windows Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Learning the Basic Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Today Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Accessing Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Navigation Bar and the Command Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Pop-Up Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Entering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Typing With the Onscreen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Block Recognizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Selecting Typed Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Writing on the Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Finding and Organizing Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Customizing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adjusting Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adding or Removing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using Microsoft ActiveSync. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using Internet Explorer Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Configuring the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Configuring the Computer Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Configuring the Computer With Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remotely Configuring the Computer Using SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . 39

Synchronizing the Computer System Time with a Time Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configuring Personal Area Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Configuring the Computer to Communicate With a Wireless Scanner. . . . . . . . . 41

Configuring Bluetooth Communications for Wireless Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Creating an Application That Lets You Print Wirelessly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting the Current Wireless Printer on the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Configuring Local Area Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Configuring USB Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Configuring 802.11 Radio Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Configuring the Network Parameters for a TCP/IP Network . . . . . . . . . 46

Configuring the Network Parameters for a UDP Plus Network. . . . . . . . 46

Checking the Status of Your Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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Configuring Security on the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring Funk Security Using Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Configuring Funk Security Using the Profile Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Configuring Microsoft Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Loading a Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Disabling Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Developing and Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Developing Applications for the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Developing a New Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Developing a Web-Based Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Installing Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Installing Applications Using a Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Installing Applications Using the FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Installing Applications Using Wavelink Avalanche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Contents

Freeing Up Virtual Memory for Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Launching An Application Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Upgrading the System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using an SD Card to Upgrade the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the SmartSystems Console to Upgrade the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Calling Product Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Troubleshooting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Resetting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Warm Booting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Cold Booting the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Clean Booting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Physical and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

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Before You Begin

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

Safety Information

This section explains how to identify and understand cautions and notes that are in this document.

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

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

Global Services and Support

Before You Begin

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs >

Warranty.

Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF). To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at

intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request

technical support for your Intermec product.

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Telephone Support

These services are available from Intermec.

Services Description

In the USA and Canada call 1-800-755-5505 and choose this option

Order Intermec products

Order Intermec media Order printer labels and ribbons. 1 and then choose 1

Order spare parts Order spare parts. 1 or 2 and then choose 4

Technical Support Talk to technical support about

Service • Get a return authorization

Service contracts • Ask about an existing contract.

Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec representative. To search for your local representative, from the Intermec web site, click Contact.

Who Should Read This Manual

• Place an order.

• Ask about an existing order.

your Intermec product.

number for authorized service center repair.

• Request an on-site repair technician.

•Renew a contract.

• Inquire about repair billing or other service invoicing questions.

1 and then choose 2

2 and then choose 2

2 and then choose 1

1 or 2 and then choose 3

Patent Information

Before You Begin

To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor.

Product is covered by one or more of the following patents:

4,882,476; 4,894,523; 4,953,113; 4,961,043; 4,970,379; 4,988,852; 5,019,699; 5,021,642; 5,038,024; 5,081,343; 5,095,197; 5,144,119; 5,144,121; 5,182,441; 5,187,355; 5,187,356; 5,195,183; 5,195,183; 5,195,183; 5,216,233; 5,216,550; 5,218,191; 5,227,614; 5,233,172; 5,241,488; 5,243,602; 5,258,606; 5,278,487; 5,288,985; 5,308,966; 5,322,991; 5,331,136; 5,331,580; 5,342,210; 5,349,678; 5,359,185; 5,371,858; 5,373,478; 5,389,770; 5,397,885; 5,410,141; 5,414,251; 5,416,463; 5,442,167; 5,464,972; 5,468,947; 5,468,950; 5,477,044; 5,486,689; 5,488,575; 5,500,516; 5,502,297; 5,504,367; 5,508,599; 5,514,858; 5,530,619; 5,534,684; 5,536,924; 5,539,191; 5,541,419; 5,548,108; 5,550,362; 5,550,364; 5,565,669; 5,567,925; 5,568,645; 5,572,007; 5,576,529; 5,592,512; 5,594,230; 5,598,007; 5,608,578; 5,616,909; 5,619,027; 5,627,360; 5,640,001; 5,657,317; 5,659,431; 5,671,436; 5,672,860; 5,684,290; 5,719,678; 5,729,003; 5,793,604; 5,742,041; 5,761,219; 5,764,798; 5,777,308; 5,777,309; 5,777,310; 5,786,583; 5,798,509; 5,798,513; 5,804,805; 5,805,807; 5,811,776; 5,811,777; 5,818,027; 5,821,523; 5,828,052; 5,831,819; 5,834,749; 5,834,753; 5,837,987; 5,841,121; 5,842,070; 5,844,222; 5,854,478; 5,862,267; 5,869,840; 5,873,070; 5,877,486; 5,878,395; 5,883,492; 5,883,493; 5,886,338; 5,889,386; 5,895,906; 5,898,162; 5,902,987; 5,902,988; 5,912,452; 5,923,022; 5,936,224; 5,949,056; 5,969,321; 5,969,326; 5,969,328; 5,979,768; 5,986,435; 5,987,192; 5,992,750; 6,003,775; 6,012,640; 6,016,960; 6,018,597; 6,024,289; 6,034,379; 6,036,093; 6,039,252; 6,064,763; 6,075,340; 6,095,422; 6,097,839; 6,102,289; 6,102,295; 6,109,528; 6,119,941; 6,128,414; 6,138,915; 6,149,061; 6,149,063; 6,152,370; 6,155,490; 6,158,661; 6,164,542; 6,164,545; 6,173,893; 6,195,053; 6,234,393; 6,234,395; 6,244,512; 6,249,008; 6,328,214; 6,330,975; 6,345,765; 6,356,949; 6,367,699; 6,375,075; 6,375,076; 6,431,451; 6,435,411; 6,484,944; 6,488,209; 6,497,368; 6,532,152; 6,538,413; 6,539,422; 6,621,942; 6,641,046; 6,681,994; 6,687,403; 6,688,523; 6,732,930; Des. 417445

Docking Station/Device: 5,052,943; 5,195,183; 5,317,691; 5,331,580;

5,544,010; 5,644,471There may be other U.S. and foreign patents

pending.

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Using the Computer

This chapter introduces the 741 and 751 Color Mobile Computer with Windows Mobile 5.0. Throughout this manual, the computers are referred to as 741, 751, or computer. This chapter contains hardware and software configuration information to assist you in making the most out of your computer.

751 Color Mobile Computers with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio installed are Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other 802.11b/g wireless LAN devices.

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Using the Battery

The computer comes with a 14.4 Watt-hour, 7.2V, replaceable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. You must fully charge the main battery before you can use the computer. When you change the main battery, a backup battery maintains your status, memory, and real-time clock for at least 10 minutes.

To view the status of the battery

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the System tab > Power.

2 Ta p ok to exit.

If your computer shuts down because of a low battery condition, your computer will not operate. The computer shuts down to make sure that your data is protected. Although the battery protects the data against loss for several hours, you should connect your computer to a power source when you first detect a low battery condition.

Note: In addition to protecting data for up to 10 minutes, the internal backup super capacitor shuts down the computer if the main battery is removed from the computer. Depending on the processes running, it may not have adequate power for a graceful shutdown. If so, the computer performs a cold boot the next time you apply power.

Make sure you put the computer into a suspend (sleep) mode before you remove the main battery.

If you have at least one device in your 741 or 751 (radio, scanner, or imager), the battery power fail level is set so that after the system shuts down in a low battery condition, there is still sufficient charge to allow the unit to remain configured, keep proper time, and maintain DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) for at least 72 hours at room temperature if the main battery remains in the computer.

The configuration and time are lost if:

• The battery discharges beyond the battery power fail level.

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• The battery is removed when the computer is not in suspend mode.

• A cold-boot (reset) is performed on the computer.

You can increase the battery runtime by turning off the computer when not in use.

To turn off the computer when not in use

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the Systems tab > Power.

2 Tap the Advanced tab.

3 Under On battery power, check Turn off device if not used for.

4 From the drop-down list, select the number of minutes. You can choose

from 1 to 5 minutes.

5 Click ok to exit.

Installing and Charging the Battery

Make sure you fully charge the battery before you use your 741 or 751. To charge the battery, you need to install it in the computer.

To install the battery

1 Remove the two thumb screws on the connector cover to release the

hand strap and back cover.

2 Slide the bottom of the strap forward to release it from the retaining

slot.

Retaining slot

Thumb screws

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3 Tilt, insert, and place the battery into the compartment. Make sure the

4 Insert your 741 or 751 into its single dock for charging.

5 Charge the battery pack for three hours before using.

battery compartment latch clicks in place to ensure the battery is secure.

Battery compartment latch

Battery compartment

Battery pack

You must use only the Intermec power supply approved for use with the computer. Using any other power supply will damage the computer.

Note: For help installing and using the single dock, see the 700 Series Single

Dock Quick Start Guide (P/N 962-040-009) shipped with the dock.

Removing the Battery

Follow these instructions to remove the battery from the computer.

Only use the battery compartment latch to dislodge and remove the battery. Using any other tool or method to remove the battery may damage the battery or the 741 or 751.

Removing the main battery when the backup battery low icon appears on the status bar may cause your computer to cold boot and you may lose data.

If you fail to replace the battery immediately, you may lose important data or applications.

To remove the battery

1 Press the On/Off (I/O) key to suspend the computer.

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2 Pull up on the battery compartment latch, and then lift the battery out

of the battery compartment.

Battery compartment latch

Battery compartment

Understanding the Ambient Light Sensor

The ambient light sensor turns on the display lighting when conditions warrant but automatically turns it off again as surrounding light increases. The sensor helps conserves your battery power.

Ambient Light Sensor

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Battery pack

To adjust the ambient light sensor

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the System tab > Backlight.

2 Tap the Both Power tab.

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3 Make your selections, and then tap OK to exit.

Understanding the Audio System

The audio system consists of the speaker, internal microphone, and the external headset jack.

Locating the Speaker

The speaker, which is capable of variable volume levels, is located on the back of the 741 and 751. This speaker has a transducer volume of 85 dB min at 10 cm (3.9 in) and a frequency range of 1 to 8 KHz.

Speaker

Do not place the speaker next to your ear when the speaker volume is set to “Loud” (maximum), or you may damage your hearing.

Locating the Microphone

The built-in microphone is located on the bottom of the unit next to the Hirose docking connector.

Hirose docking connector

Microphone Location on the Computer

Microphone

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Locating the External Headset Jack

The external headset jack connects a mobile phone style headset to the computer for use in noisy environments. The jack is a 2.5 mm, threeconductor jack. When you insert a headset into the external jack, the internal speaker and microphone are disabled. The external headset jack is located on the bottom of the computer next to the Hirose docking connector.

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External headset jack

External Headset Jack Location on the Computer

Adjusting the Beeper Volume

Note: Each time you perform a cold boot on the 741 or 751, all default settings are restored.

You can adjust the computer volume for your needs and your environment. The volume includes sounds you hear when you tap the screen or scan bar codes with a scanner. You can set the volume to off, low, medium, high, and very high (default). Use the following table to understand the different ways to adjust the volume.

Changing the Beeper Volume

Way to Adjust Volume Procedure

Tap the Speaker ( ) icon in the navigation bar.

Use Intermec Settings. From the Start menu, choose Settings, select the System

Hirose docking connector

Use the stylus to move the speaker slider up or down. You can also turn the volume on or off and choose to use vibrate mode.

tab, and then tap Intermec Settings. Go to Device

Settings > Beeper > Vo lu me.

Note: For detailed information on the commands available in Intermec

Settings, see the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual (P/N

073529) available from the Intermec web site.

To enable the beeper

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the System tab > Intermec Settings.

2 Go to Device Settings > Beeper > Volume.

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3 Ta p Low, Medium, High, or Ver y high and save your changes.

The computer has a built-in vibrate feature that enables you to receive scanner feedback despite the noise level. When enabled, the computer vibrates when the scanner performs a good read.

To enable the vibrate feature

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the System tab > Intermec Settings.

2 Ta p Device Settings > Good Read > Internal Scanner > Beep or

Vibrate > Vibrate.

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Using the Keypad

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Your 741 and 751 mobile computer has one of the following keypad options:

• 22-key numeric keypad

• 39-key alphanumeric keypad

Navigation keys

On/Off key

Gold, Gold/White

Plane key

Numeric keypad

Use the following sections to understand how to use the keypad. For information on remapping the keypad, you can download the Device IDL Resource Kit from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/idl.

Adjusting the Backlight for the Keypad

You can configure your keypad to turn on a backlight to assist you when you are working in low lighting.

To adjust the backlight for the keypad

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the System tab > Backlight.

2 Tap the right arrow to move to and tap the Keyboard tab.

3 Make your selection and then tap ok.

Alpha key

Alphanumeric keypad

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Entering Key Sequences

Use the following key sequences to enter characters into your computer using the numeric keypad.

Using Orange or Orange/White Plane Keys

The orange plane key (numeric keypad) or the orange/white plane key (alphanumeric keypad) provides you access to display controls, special characters, and Windows Mobile options.

Press the orange ( ) or the orange/white (c) plane key for each orange key stroke you wish to make. For example, to turn on the front light, press and hold the orange key plus the key. To turn the front light off, press these keys again.

The following table lists sequences that use the orange plane key. See

“Understanding Windows Mobile” on page 19 for information about

Windows Mobile applications.

Orange Plane Key Sequence

Note: You can configure the A1, A2, A3, and A4 functions to launch Windows Mobile applications or custom applications in the App Launch portion of the Utilities application. Go to Start > Settings > the System tab > Utilities > the App Launch tab.

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The following table lists sequences that use the orange/white (c) plane key. See “Understanding Windows Mobile” on page 19 for information about the Windows Mobile applications.

Orange/White Plane Key Sequences

Press the Keys To Do This

c I Toggle the backlight on or off. You can also go through the

backlight power levels by holding the keys down.

c A Launch a Windows Mobile application or custom application. c B Launch a Windows Mobile application or custom application. c C Launch a Windows Mobile application or custom application. c D Launch a Windows Mobile application or custom application. c J Move up one page. c G Enter an asterisk (*). c P Move down one page. c E Access the Windows Mobile Start menu. c K Enter an at (@) symbol. c H Enter a backslash (/). c L Enter a minus sign (-). c R Enter a plus sign (+). c l Tab to the right. c j Tab to the left. c k Increase volume. c m Decrease volume.

Using the Green Plane Keys

You can enter the alphabet using the green (Alpha) plane keys on numeric keypads. Below and on the next page are the key sequences.

When you press the green key, the Scanning/Alpha LED ( ) shows red for the Alpha mode. The keypad stays in Alpha mode until you press the green key again.

To type a lowercase “c,” press green . To type a letter on the same key as the last letter entered, wait two seconds, then enter the correct series of keystrokes to create the next letter.

While in the Alpha mode and you press to initiate the CAPS mode, you will render a CAPS LOCK until you press again. Once you are in CAPS mode, you stay in CAPS until it is pressed again. Press to enter a space.

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Green Plane Key Sequences

Using the Alpha Plane Keys

When you press d, the Scanning/Alpha LED ( ) is red to indicate Alpha mode on the alphanumeric keypad. The keypad stays in Alpha mode until you press d again. If you want to type a lowercase c, press d C. If you want to type an uppercase C, press and hold the g key and then press C. Press b to enter a space.

Alpha Plane Key Sequences

To En ter Press These Keys To En ter Press These Keys

a d A A d g A b d B B d g B c d C C d g C d d D D d g D

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Alpha Plane Key Sequences (continued)

To En ter Press These Keys To En ter Press These Keys

e d E E d g E f d F F d g F g d G G d g G h d H H d g H i d I I d g I j d J J d g J k d K K d g K l d L L d g L m d M M d g M n d N N d g N o d O O d g O p d P P d g P q d Q Q d g Q r d R R d g R s d S S d g S t d T T d g T u d U U d g U v d V V d g V w d W W d g W x d X X d g X y d Y Y d g Y z d Z Z d g Z

Using the Touch Screen

The computer has a color touch screen display. The screen is a Quarter VGA display with 240 x 320 pixels. The default Today screen has three distinct areas: the Navigation bar, the Today screen, and the Command bar.

Navigation bar

Today screen

Command bar

The Windows Mobile Today Screen

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See Chapter 2, “Understanding Windows Mobile” for more information on using Windows Mobile.

If you have TE 2000 loaded on your computer, you will not see the Today screen. After the computer finishes the initial booting sequence, the TE 2000 screen appears. For help using TE 2000 terminal emulation, see the TE 2000 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-xxx).

Using the Stylus

Your computer has a stylus for selecting items and entering information on the touch screen.

Functions You Can Perform With the Stylus

Action Description

Tap Touch the screen once with the stylus to select options, open or

Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select

Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a menu of actions

close applications, or launch menus from the taskbar.

text and images.

available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Understanding the Screen Icons

Use the screen icons on the Navigation bar and the Command bar to see the battery status, network connections, and so on. Some standard Microsoft icons are included in this table.

Computer Screen Icons

Icon Description

The battery is full.

The battery is low. You need to replace or charge the battery very soon.

The battery is charging.

The volume is turned off. To turn the volume back on, tap this icon and choose your setting.

The computer is connected to the network.

The computer is not connected to the network.

The 802.11b/g radio is connected to the wireless network.

The computer is connected through the USB port to your desktop PC.

The iConnect application icon. Tap it to set up Ethernet or Wireless settings.

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Aligning the Touch Screen

If the touch screen does not respond when you tap it with the stylus, you may need to calibrate the screen.

To calibrate the touch screen

1 Ta p Start > Settings > the Systems tab > Screen.

2 Ta p Align Screen and follow the instructions to align the screen.

If the touch screen is so out of alignment that you cannot open the Start menu, you may need to perform a clean boot. After the computer clean boots, it prompts you to align the screen. For more information about performing a clean boot, see “Clean Booting the Computer” on page 80.

Understanding the LEDs

The LEDs on the computer turn on to indicate the status of the battery, a good read by the scanner, a shifted key, or a notification.

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Scanning, keypad

shift, and notification LED

Battery status

LED

The battery status LED (B) and the scanning/keypad shift and notification LED (C) turn red, green, or yellow to indicate the status of

the battery, scanner information, and the mode of the keypad.

Battery Status LED

LED Color and Action Description

Steady green Battery is more than 95% charged and the computer is on the charger.

Blinking red Battery is low. The blinking speed increases as the battery power lowers.

Red Main battery is low; or if charging, remains red until your computer reaches a 95%

charge status.

Yellow The computer is on a charging source and there is no battery pack installed. The

computer may also be out of the charging range of 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F). When the computer is back in charging range, charging resumes and the LED changes to red or green.

Alternating Red/Yellow Replace the battery pack.

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Scanning/Keypad Shift and Notification LED

LED Color and Action Description

Momentary green Indicates a good scan.

Blinking green Indicates the scanner is initializing.

Steady red Indicates the keypad is shifted to Alpha (green) and the computer is turned on.

Yellow When the keypad is in alpha mode, the LED temporarily switches from red to yellow to

indicate a good scan. The yellow LED also indicates a Calendar or Task activity.

Scanning Bar Codes

Do not look directly into the window area or at a reflection of the laser beam while the laser is scanning. Long-term exposure to the laser beam can damage your vision.

Use the internal scanner to scan and enter bar code data. The type of scanner you are using and the type of bar code you are decoding determines the way you scan the bar code. The computer supports the scanning of 1D linear bar codes and 2D images, depending on the scanner model you chose to purchase. Plus, if you are using an integrated handle or a scanner attached to the serial port, the way you scan bar codes is different.

When you unpack the computer, these bar code symbologies are enabled:

• Code 39

• Code 128

• PDF417 (if supported)

•UPC/EAN

• DataMatrix (area imagers only)

If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different symbology, you need to enable the symbology on the computer. Use Intermec Settings to enable and disable symbologies for your scanner. For help using Intermec Settings, see “Configuring the Computer With Intermec Settings” on

page 38.

For information on scanner reading distances, see “Scanner Reading

Distances” on page 90. The following two sections describe how to scan a

bar code label with the laser scanner (EL10), linear imager (EV10), and area imager (EA11).

Scanning With the Laser Scanner or Linear Imager

If your computer has a standard range laser or a linear imager, use the following procedure to practice scanning a bar code. The linear imager can decode PDF417 bar codes as well as bar codes with high-density, lowdensity, and poor quality in any lighting conditions. For help scanning PDF417 bar codes, see the procedure on the next page.

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To scan bar code labels with the laser scanner or linear imager

1 Press I/O to turn on the computer.

2 Point the scanner window at the bar code label and hold the computer

at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label.

3 Press either side Scan button, or pull the trigger on a handle, and direct

the red beam so that it falls across all bars in the bar code label.

Use this test bar code:

Code 39 Test Bar Code

*123456*

When the computer successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a high beep and the green Scanning LED turns on briefly.

4 Release the side Scan button or the trigger.

To scan a PDF417 or Micro PDF417 bar code with the linear imager

1 Press I/O to turn on the computer.

2 Point the scanner window at the PDF417 or Micro PDF417 bar code

label and hold the computer at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label.

3 Press either side Scan button, or pull the trigger on a handle, and direct

the red beam so that it falls across the top row of the bar code label.

Use this test bar code:

PDF417 Test Bar Code

*123456789abcdefg*

4 Move the beam down all rows of the bar code label. The computer

clicks as it reads each row.

5 The computer emits a high beep and the Scanning LED turns on briefly

when the computer successfully reads the entire bar code label.

6 Release the side Scan button or the trigger.

Scanning With an Area Imager

If the computer has an area imager, use the following procedure to practice scanning a bar code. The area imager lets you scan 2D bar code symbologies and supports omni-directional (360°) scanning. Omnidirectional scanning means that you can position the computer in any orientation to scan a bar code label. Using the area imager is very similar to taking a picture with a digital camera.

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To scan a bar code label with the area imager

1 Press I/O to turn on the computer.

2 Point the scanner window at the bar code label and hold the computer

3 Press one of the side Scan buttons, or pull the trigger on a handle, and

4 Release the side Scan button or the trigger.

If you experience problems scanning a bar code with the area imager, try following some of these tips to improve the performance of your imager.

• Choose a Predefined Mode in Intermec Settings:

steady a few inches from the label.

center the red aiming beam over the bar code label.

The imager flashes repeatedly while it is trying to read a bar code. The aiming beam is smaller when the imager is closer to the bar code and larger when it is further away.

When the computer successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a high beep and the green Scanning LED turns on briefly.

a Ta p Start > Settings > the System tab > Intermec Settings.

b Ta p Data Collection > Internal Scanner > Imager Settings >

Predefined Modes and then select one of these options.

Predefined Mode Select if You Are Scanning:

1D only 1D labels.

1D and 2D Standard all types of bar code labels.

1D and 2D Bright Environment in high ambient light, such as outdoors in

1D and 2D Reflective Surface glossy labels.

Custom in conditions that require customized

• Keep your hand as steady as possible while scanning a label.

• Position the imager as close to the bar code as possible while still being able to capture the entire bar code.

• Enable only the bar code symbologies that you need to use every day.

Attaching a Scanner to the Serial Port

the sunshine.

settings. For more information on the customized settings, see the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual available from Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

You can attach a scanner to the serial port of the computer if you order a 700 Series Tethered Scanner Adapter and RS-232 cable (P/N 3-604032-

16). After you install the adapter with two thumbscrews, you can easily

connect tethered bar code scanners to the end of your computer.

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You can use the following scanner models with the tethered scanner adapter:

• 1551E

• 1553E

•ASCII

• SR60

For information on configuring the tethered scanner, see the documentation that came with the scanner.

You can also attach Bluetooth scanners, such as the SF51 and the SR61, to the computer. For more information, see “Configuring the Computer to

Communicate With a Wireless Scanner” on page 41.

Installing a Storage Card

The 741 supports the use of CompactFlash cards and Secure Digital (SD) cards. The 751 does not support the use of SD cards because the 802.11 radio occupies the CompactFlash card slot.

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Note: MultiMediaCards (MMCs) are not supported.

To access the SD card slots

1 Locate the access door at the top of the computer and loosen the two

screws.

Storage media access door

2 Lift the storage media access door away from the computer. You can

now insert storage cards into the computer.

CompactFlash card slot

SD card slot

This illustration shows the top of the computer. Note the keypad is facing downward.

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Attaching a Tab to the SD Card

The SD card, as ordered from Intermec, come with acrylic adhesive pull tabs. If you are using a storage card that you plan to remove from the computer, this tab can make its removal easier.

Do the following to attach the tab to your storage card. Note that the pull tab has divots cut into either side, towards the shorter end. Use these divots as a guide.

To attach a tab to the SD card

1 Completely peel the paper off the short end of the tab. Partially pull the

paper off the long end of the tab away from the divots. Fold the short end under, at the divots, to stick to itself.

Fold line at divotsLong end of pull tab

Short end of pull tab

2 Align the folded edge of the pull tab where there is no adhesive with the

bottom end of the storage card. Peel away the rest of the paper from the long end, then firmly press down the remaining adhesive area of the tab onto the storage card.

3 Insert the storage card, with the contacts facing the keypad, into your

computer to ensure that no adhesive is exposed once the tab is placed.

4 Press on the storage card until you hear a click. If necessary, you can

reattach the storage media access door.

Accessing Files Stored on the SD Card

Align the folded end with this edge of the storage card

Keypad facing down

When inserted in the computer, the SD card appears as the “\SDMMC Disk” folder. To access this folder, select My Computer, then tap the “\SDMMC Disk” folder.

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