Intermec CK30 User Manual

User's Manual

CK30 Handheld Computer

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 notice 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), igistics, Intellitag, Intellitag Gen2, JANUS, LabelShop, MobileLAN, Picolink, Ready-to-Work, RoutePower, Sabre, ScanPlus, ShopScan, Smart Mobile Computing, 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 patent applications pending.

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Document Change Record

This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as version 001.

Version Date Description of Change

002 04/2004 Added new information to support the release of Service Pack

1. New information includes remote upgrade using Intermec Settings, configuration using Intermec Settings one-to-one or with the Wavelink Avalanche package, support for IE Browser, support for the EasyADC system and other minor updates and revisions.

003 07/2004 Added an addendum to support the release of Service Pack 2.

New information includes the addition of CCX compliance, the EAN.UCC Composite symbology, Funk security, the ability to disable or modify some key functions, and other minor updates.

004 01/2005 Revised to include information for the Service Pack 3 release.

Changes include the addition of the SP2 addendum to the user’s manual, CK30C support for iBrowse, VPN support, support for a programmable keypad, and minor updates and corrections.

005 11/2005 Updated information on Funk security and configuration,

added new diagnostics, and added information on SmartSystems.

006 06/2006 Revised the manual to support RoHS compliance. Other new

information includes an updated list of scanners and cables, instructions for changing the contrast, instructions for scanning PDF417 and Micro PDF417 bar codes, instructions for loading multiple certificates, expanded information about the backup battery and the Backup Battery Very Low dialog box, troubleshooting information for the SD card, bar code symbologies listed by scanner option, new information on the EV10 1D linear imager reading distances, and an illustration that identifies the pins in the serial adapter.

007 07/2006 Added the standard range laser scanning option. Corrected

the minimum reading distances setbacks for the area imager and linear imager. Added a procedure for saving the configuration to Flash memory for registry persistence after a cold boot.

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Before You Begin.......................................................................................................xi

Using the CK30 Handheld Computer.................................................. 1

Contents

Safety Icons .................................................................................................xi

Global Services and Support........................................................................xi

Who Should Read This Document?..........................................................xiii

Related Documents...................................................................................xiii

Patent Information....................................................................................xiii

Other Copyright Information....................................................................xiv

Introducing the CK30 Handheld Computer.............................................................. 2

What’s New? ............................................................................................................. 4

Using the Battery....................................................................................................... 5

Charging and Installing the Battery............................................................. 6

Maximizing Battery Life.............................................................................. 7

Checking the Battery Status......................................................................... 8

Using the Keypad ...................................................................................................... 8

The 42-Key Large Numeric and Function Keypad ...................................... 9

The 50-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad .................................................... 10

The 52-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad .................................................... 11

Using the Color-Coded Keys..................................................................... 12

Capitalizing All Characters........................................................................ 13

Using the Alpha Key on the 42-Key Keypad.............................................. 13

Using the Power (I) Key........................................................................... 14

Disabling or Modifying Keypad Functions ................................................ 14

Using the Screen...................................................................................................... 15

Understanding the Screen Icons ................................................................ 16

Changing the Contrast .............................................................................. 17

Using the Mouse Pointer........................................................................... 18

Repositioning a Window........................................................................... 19

Understanding the Status Lights.............................................................................. 20

Understanding the Beeps......................................................................................... 21

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Scanning Bar Codes................................................................................................. 22

Scanning With the Linear Imager or Laser Scanner.................................... 23

Attaching a Tethered Scanner.................................................................... 26

Using Energy Saver Mode With Your 1551E or 1553 Scanner.................. 27

Attaching a Scanner to the Serial Port........................................................ 28

Installing an SD Card.............................................................................................. 30

Configuring the CK30.................................................................................... 33

How to Configure the CK30 Parameters ................................................................. 34

Configuring the CK30 With the Setup Assistant....................................... 35

Configuring the CK30 With the Configuration Utility ............................. 36

Configuring the CK30 With SmartSystems Console ................................. 40

Configuring the CK30 by Scanning Bar Codes.......................................... 41

Configuring the CK30 Through the Network........................................... 42

Synchronizing the CK30 System Time With a Time Server....................... 45

Configuring the CK30 for Your Network................................................................ 46

Configuring Serial Communications ......................................................... 46

Configuring 802.11b/g Radio Communications........................................ 48

Configuring Ethernet Communications on Older CK30s.......................... 51

Configuring Bluetooth Radio Communications ........................................ 53

Configuring Security ............................................................................................... 55

Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security ....................................... 56

Configuring WPA Security........................................................................ 57

Configuring 802.1x Security...................................................................... 63

Configuring LEAP Security....................................................................... 66

Configuring Static WEP Security .............................................................. 67

Loading a Certificate ................................................................................. 69

Disabling Security ..................................................................................... 73

Configuring a VPN................................................................................... 73

Saving Your Configuration Changes to Flash Memory............................................. 75

Developing and Installing Applications ......................................... 77

Developing Applications for the CK30 .................................................................... 78

Developing a New Application for the CK30 ............................................ 78

Developing a Web-Based Application........................................................ 79

Converting a Trakker Antares Application to a CK30 Application............. 83

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Installing Applications on the CK30........................................................................ 84

Installing Applications Using ActiveSync................................................... 85

Installing Applications Using Your SD Card.............................................. 89

Installing Applications Using the FTP Server............................................. 89

Installing Applications Using Wavelink Avalanche..................................... 90

Installing Applications Using the SmartSystems Console ........................... 90

Launching Your Application Automatically ............................................................. 91

Customizing How Applications Load on the CK30................................................. 91

Managing the CK30......................................................................................... 93

Accessing the System Main Menu............................................................................ 94

Managing Files on the CK30................................................................................... 95

Running an Application From File Manager.............................................. 95

Deleting a File With File Manager............................................................. 96

Copying a File With File Manager............................................................. 97

Viewing the Properties of a File With File Manager................................... 97

Managing Applications on the CK30....................................................................... 98

Viewing All Applications Currently Running on the CK30 ....................... 98

Closing an Application.............................................................................. 99

Switching Between Applications .............................................................. 100

Viewing the Properties of an Application................................................. 100

Setting or Changing the System Main Menu Password .......................................... 100

Backing Up Your Files........................................................................................... 102

Upgrading Your CK30 .......................................................................................... 103

Upgrading the Operating System Using an SD Card............................... 103

Upgrading Your CK30 Using SmartSystems Console .............................. 105

Running Diagnostics.................................................................................... 107

Using Diagnostics on the CK30............................................................................. 108

Understanding the Diagnostics Screens.................................................................. 109

Battery Information................................................................................. 109

Bluetooth Console................................................................................... 111

Bootcode Version.................................................................................... 112

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Contrast Test .......................................................................................... 112

CPU Monitor.......................................................................................... 113

Display Test ............................................................................................ 114

Hardware Configuration Table................................................................ 114

Installed Fonts......................................................................................... 115

Intermec Value Add Information............................................................. 115

Keypad Test ............................................................................................ 116

LED Test ................................................................................................ 116

Memory Information .............................................................................. 117

Network Connection Test....................................................................... 117

Network Interface Information................................................................ 118

Operating System Version....................................................................... 119

Ping Utility ............................................................................................. 119

Radio Driver Version .............................................................................. 120

Radio Information................................................................................... 120

RAM Monitor......................................................................................... 121

Read CPU Registers ................................................................................ 121

Security Information ............................................................................... 122

Sound Test.............................................................................................. 123

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK30............................. 125

Troubleshooting the CK30.................................................................................... 126

Calling Product Support.......................................................................... 126

Problems and Solutions........................................................................... 127

Problems While Operating the CK30...................................................... 127

Problems While Configuring Security ..................................................... 129

Problems With Wireless Connectivity ..................................................... 132

Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port.............................. 134

Problems While Scanning Bar Codes....................................................... 134

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Booting the CK30 ................................................................................................. 139

Warm Booting the CK30........................................................................ 139

Cold Booting the CK30 .......................................................................... 139

Cleaning the Scanner Window and CK30 Screen .................................................. 140

Specifications..................................................................................................... 143

Physical and Environmental Specifications............................................................. 144

Accessories for the CK30 ....................................................................................... 150

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Typing Characters Not Printed on the Keypad ...................................................... 152

Pin Assignments for the Serial Port........................................................................ 156

Default Settings ............................................................................................... 159

Default Configuration Settings.............................................................................. 160

Reprogrammable Keypad ........................................................................ 167

Reprogramming the Keypad.................................................................................. 168

Changing the Functionality of Keypad Keys or Key Combinations.......... 168

Creating Keypad Macros ......................................................................... 180

Index ......................................................................................................................... 187

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Before You Begin

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

Safety Icons

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

A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice, condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.

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.

Before You Begin

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support > Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears. From the Service & Support menu, move your pointer over Support, and then click 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.

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Web Support

Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current documents (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.

Telephone Support

These services are available from Intermec.

Service

Order Intermec products

Order Intermec media

Order spare parts

Technical Support

Service

Description

• Place an order.

In the U.S.A. and Canada call 1-800-755-5505 and choose this option

1 and then choose 2

• Ask about an existing order.

Order printer labels and ribbons. 1 and then choose 1

Order spare parts. 1 or 2 and then choose 4

Talk to technical support about your Intermec product.

• Get a return authorization number for

authorized service center repair.

2 and then choose 2

2 and then choose 1

• Request an on-site repair technician.

Service contracts

• Ask about an existing contract.

• Renew a contract.

1 or 2 and then choose 3

• Inquire about repair billing or other service

invoicing questions.

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.

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Who Should Read This Document?

The CK30 Handheld Computer User’s Manual provides you with information about the features of the CK30 and how to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the CK30. Before you install and configure the CK30, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

The Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual (P/N

073529) is included with this manual on a CD or is available as a download from the Intermec web site. Please refer to this manual for help configuring your CK30. The reference manual contains information about all of the CK30 commands and contains pages of bar codes that you can print and scan when configuring supported commands.

Patent Information

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

4,455,523; 5,627,360; 4,553,081; 5,657,317; 4,709,202; 5,671,436; 4,845,419; 5,684,290; 4,961,043; 5,777,309; 5,195,183; 5,793,604; 5,216,233; 5,805,807; 5,218,187; 5,818,027; 5,218,188; 5,821,523; 5,227,614; 5,828,052; 5,241,488; 5,831,819; 5,278,487; 5,834,753; 5,322,991; 5,841,121; 5,331,136; 5,844,222; 5,331,580; 5,883,492; 5,349,678; 5,883,493; 5,397,885; 5,886,338; 5,371,858; 5,889,386; 5,373,478; 5,898,162; 5,410,141; 5,969,328; 5,488,575; 5,986,435; 5,500,516; 6,075,340; 5,504,367; 6,109,528; 5,508,599; 6,158,661;

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5,530,619; 6,234,395; 5,567,925; 6,244,512; 5,568,645; 6,330,975; 5,592,512; 6,431,451; 5,598,007, 6,497,368; 5,617,343; 6,538,413.

There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Other Copyright Information

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.

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

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

This product includes cryptographic software written by Eric Young. (eay@cryptsoft.com)

This product uses Regex++, Index software during its operational phases. The owner of Regex++ has granted use of the software to anyone provided such use is accompanied by the following copyright and permission notice:

Regex++, Index. (Version 3.31, 16th Dec 2001)

Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting documentation. Dr John Maddock makes no representations about the suitability of this software for any purpose. It is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty.

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Using the CK30 Handheld

Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the CK30 Handheld Computer. In this chapter you will find these sections:

• Introducing the CK30 Handheld Computer

• What’s New?

• Using the Battery

• Using the Keypad

• Using the Screen

• Understanding the Status Lights

Computer

• Understanding the Beeps

• Scanning Bar Codes

• Installing an SD Card

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Introducing the CK30 Handheld Computer

The Intermec CK30 is an ergonomically designed handheld

computer built on the Microsoft

Windows® CE .NET operating system. It is a lightweight, easy-to-use, reliable computer that runs client/server applications, terminal emulation applications, and browser-based applications.

Good read light

User-defined lights

Scan button

Intermec Ready-to-Work Indicator

Battery light

Battery

Serial port

CK30 Handheld Computer

CK30 Handheld Computers with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio

installed are Wi-Fi

802.11b/g wireless LAN devices.

certified for interoperability with other

The CK30 computer is available in three different models that offer several options. To find out which model of the CK30 you have, locate the configuration label on the back of the computer. The first five characters of the configuration number indicate the model of CK30 you ordered.

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CK30AA0301000

Configuration number

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CK30AA0301000

Configuration Label: This label is for a CK30 Model A (CK30A).

Features Included With the Different Models of the CK30

Feature CK30A CK30B CK30C

802.11b/g radio

*Bluetooth (optional)

9 9 9

CCX v2.0 compliance

.NET Compact Framework

Pocket Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 6, SQL Server CE

iBrowse

IE Browser

Monochrome Display

9 9

Color Display

32MB RAM/32MB Flash Memory

9 9

64MB RAM/64MB Flash Memory

200 MHz Processor

9 9

400 MHz Processor

9 9

*Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA.

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These options are available for the CK30B and CK30C:

• TE 2000 terminal emulation application including 3270,

5250, and VT/ANSI as well as third-party TE applications

• Linear imager, standard range laser, or tethered scanner

interface

• Data Collection Browser (dcBrowser™) application

Use this manual to understand how to use the features and options available on the CK30. For additional help using terminal emulation, see the TE 2000 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-008).

For additional help using dcBrowser, see the documentation that ships with the dcBrowser gateway software or the Data Collection Browser Client User’s Guide (P/N 070011).

iBrowse is a locked-down web browser for Intermec devices that is compatible with Microsoft’s Internet Explorer but does not allow the user to exit out of the browser or key in a URL to access a non-work related web site. For help using iBrowse, see the iBrowse User’s Guide (P/N 961-055-015). For help using IE Browser, see “Developing a Web-Based Application” on page

79.

What’s New?

This revision of the user’s manual supports the latest software and hardware release:

• The operating system build is 4.00.xx.xxxx or higher, and

Intermec Value Add (IVA) build is iva_4.03.xx.xxxx or higher.

• The CK30 is now available with a linear imager, standard

range laser, or tethered scanner option.

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Using the Battery

The CK30 uses a model AB1G (P/N 318-020-xxx) lithium-ion battery as its main power source. You must fully charge the main battery before you can use the CK30. When you change the battery, a backup battery maintains your status, memory, and real-time clock for at least 10 minutes.

If the Battery light blinks or turns on solid, you cannot restore factory defaults or perform a warm or cold boot on your CK30 using the I key. You must replace the battery with a fully charged battery before you can perform either function.

Removing the main battery when the backup battery low or critically low icon displays on the taskbar may cause your CK30 to cold boot and you may lose data.

The lithium-ion battery pack that is used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if it is mistreated. Do not disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate it.

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

Dispose of used battery packs promptly. Keep away from children. Contact your local Intermec sales representative for replacement batteries.

Several factors determine the life of your battery such as extreme temperatures, input devices, and your usage. For example, if you use a tethered scanner every day, you will need to replace your battery more often than someone who uses an internal scanner.

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Charging and Installing the Battery

Make sure you fully charge the AB1G battery before you install it in your CK30.

To charge the battery

• Either insert the battery into the AC1 4-slot battery charger

or place the CK30 with battery installed in the AC2 4-Bay Charging Dock, AC3 8-Bay Charging Dock, AD1 1-Bay Communications Dock, or AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock. For more information on these accessories, see page

150.

Use the following table to understand how long it will take to charge your batteries in each of the CK30 charging or communications dock accessories.

Charging Times for CK30 Batteries

CK30 Accessory Charging Time

AC1 4-Slot Battery Charger 5 hours

AC2 4-Bay Charging Dock 5 hours

AC3 8-Slot Charging Dock 5 hours

AD1 1-Bay Communications Dock 5 hours

AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock 5 hours

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To install the battery

• Insert the tabs on the bottom of the charged battery into the

CK30 and snap the battery into place.

Maximizing Battery Life

There are several things that you can do to prolong the life of your fully charged battery.

AB1G battery

1 Verify that Radio Power Management is enabled (Fast PSP).

Enabling radio power management allows your radio to switch between awake and sleep modes based on network traffic. If you use the default setting of disabled (CAM), you will have the best network performance (data throughput) but it will draw the most power from your battery.

2 Verify that the backlight timeout is set to 15 seconds. 3 Verify that Power Management has an automatic shutoff time

of 3 minutes.

You can use the Configuration Utility to easily make all of these configuration changes. For help, see “Configuring the CK30 With the Configuration Utility” on page 36.

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Checking the Battery Status

The easiest way to tell the status of your battery is to look at the battery icon on the taskbar of your CK30.

Battery Icon Status

Icon Status

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

Battery is low. You need to replace the battery soon.

Battery is critically low. You must replace the battery now.

You can also check the battery status by looking at the Battery light on the front of the CK30 or by using the battery diagnostics screen. For help using the Battery light, see “Understanding the Status Lights” on page 3 for more information. For help using the Battery Information diagnostic screen, see “Battery Information” on page 109.

Using the Keypad

Your CK30 has one of the following keypad overlay options:

• 42-key large numeric and function

• 50-key full alphanumeric

• 52-key full alphanumeric

You can order all versions of the CK30 keypad with an international overlay. The international overlay supports English and many Western European languages, such as French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish. You enter all of the characters and functions printed above the keys just like you would on a standard keypad.

Note: There are hidden characters (such as { and }) on each CK30 keypad that require using the color-coded keys to access them. For help accessing these hidden characters, see “Typing Characters Not Printed on the Keypad” on page 152.

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The CK30 supports TE 2000 VT100/220/320/340 and ANSI, TE 2000 5250, and TE 2000 3270. When you order the CK30 with a TE 2000 application, you must order the corresponding keypad overlay. Use the TE 2000 keypad overlays to enter the same keys that you can enter on a VT/ANSI keyboard, an IBM 5250 keyboard, or an IBM 3270 keyboard. The terminal emulation keypads also come with the same color-coded keys that are on the standard overlay.

For help using TE 2000 terminal emulation, see the TE 2000 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide (P/N 977-055-008).

The 42-Key Large Numeric and Function Keypad

Scan button

Orange key

42-Key Large Numeric and Function Keypad: This keypad is designed for applications that enter mainly numeric data (0-9) and that need dedicated function keys (F1- F12). This keypad also lets you enter the entire alphabet and special characters by pressing color-coded key sequences.

Tab

Enter

CAPS

Shift

456

Ctl

Del

)

[]

F6 F7

F10

Alt

PROG

Home

M N

F11

Alpha

(

F12

Enter

Ins

Esc

Backlight key

Green key

Power key

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The 50-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad

Power key

[ ]

{}

CAPS

Backlight key

Home

‘

“

Esc key

Del

Green key

F7 F8 F9

Orange key

Space

F10

PROG

F6F5

F1 F2 F3

Alt

Ins

50-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad: This keypad is designed for applications that enter mainly numeric data (0-9) and that may need to enter the entire alphabet. The keypad also provides shifted function keys (F1-F9) and special characters, symbols, and functions by pressing color-coded key sequences.

Note: The 50-key keypad does not have a scan key, because it was designed to work with the required AH1 handle that has a built-in scanner trigger.

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The 52-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad

Scan button

Ta b

Backlight key

Power key

Green key

Orange key

789

Alt

ABCDE

FGH I J

KLMNO

PQRS T

UV WY

I/O

Esc

52-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad: This keypad is designed for applications that enter mainly numeric data (0-9) and that may need to enter the entire alphabet. The keypad also provides function keys (F1-F24) and special characters, symbols, and functions by pressing color-coded key sequences.

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Using the Color-Coded Keys

Each keypad available for the CK30 provides color-coded keys to let you access additional characters, symbols, and functions printed on the keypad overlay. Once you understand how to use the color-coded keys and key sequences, you will know how to access all of the additional features printed on the keypad overlay. There are two color-coded modifier keys on the CK30: the orange B key and the green C key.

You press and release the first key and then press and release the second key to access the color-coded character or function printed above a key.

Using the Color-Coded Keys

You Want To: Press: Example

Use an orange character or function printed above a key

Use a green character or function printed above a key

Use a blue character printed on a key (42-key and 50-key keypads only)

Lock the orange, green, Ctl, Alt, or Shift key to stay on

Unlock a green, orange, Ctl, Alt, or Shift key

B key and then the key with character or function printed above it

C key and then the key with character or function printed above it

Shift key and then the key Press Shift and then 4 to

B , C, Ctl, Alt, or Shift key twice

B , C, Ctl, Alt, or Shift key once

Press B and then 2 to type the @ character on the 52key keypad.

Press C and then J to type the } character on the 50key keypad.

type the $ character on the 42-key keypad.

Press C twice and the appears in the taskbar.

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Capitalizing All Characters

To type all alphabetic characters as uppercase letters, you can enable the Caps Lock feature on the CK30 keypad.

To enable Caps Lock

1 Press the orange B key. The B icon appears on the taskbar. 2 Press one of these keys:

• On the 52-key keypad, press A.

• On the 42-key and 50-key keypad, press Shift.

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The Caps Lock icon (

3 Type an alphanumeric character. The letter appears as an

uppercase character on the CK30 screen.

To disable Caps Lock

• Press the same key sequence you used to enable it.

Using the Alpha Key on the 42-Key Keypad

The 42-key keypad provides an Alpha key to allow you to enter alpha characters when necessary.

To enable the Alpha key

1 On the 42-key keypad, press the Alpha key. The Alpha icon

) appears on the taskbar.

(

2 Press a function or numeric key. The corresponding orange

alpha letter appears on the screen.

To disable the Alpha key

• Press B or C.

) appears on the taskbar.

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Using the Power (I) Key

When you press the I key to turn off the CK30, you actually put the CK30 in Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the CK30 continues to supply power to all memory, but turns off power to most hardware. This power-saving feature is designed to prolong battery life.

When you press the I key to turn the CK30 back on, your computer resumes where it was when you turned it off.

If you are using WPA2, WPA, or 802.1x security, the computer may need to reauthenticate before it starts your application.

If the Battery light flashes and your CK30 does not resume after pressing I, your battery may be too low to supply power. Replace the battery. If replacing the battery does not solve the problem, see “Booting the CK30” on page 139.

Disabling or Modifying Keypad Functions

You can disable the functionality of several keys on the keypad if you want to restrict the ability to perform adjustments made from the keypad, such as changing the beeper volume.

You can disable these keypad functions:

• Beeper volume

• Task Manager (opened by pressing Alt and then Tab)

Note: When you disable Alt Tab, you also disable the Alt Esc key sequence.

You can modify this keypad function:

• The behavior of the I key. You can configure the boot

functionality to either warm or cold boot when you press and hold the I key for five seconds.

To disable keypad functions

1 Press C and then B. The System Main Menu appears. 2 Select the Configuration Utility.

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3 Select Device Settings > Keypad. The Keypad settings screen

appears:

4 Choose the function you want to disable from the Keypad

menu, select Disable from the function dialog box, and then press Enter.

5 Exit the Configuration Utility.

To change the I key functionality

1 Press C and then B. The System Main Menu appears. 2 Select the Configuration Utility. 3 Select Device Settings > Keypad. 4 From the Keypad menu, select Configure Boot

Functionality.

5 Choose Warm Boot or Cold Boot and then press Enter. 6 Exit the Configuration Utility.

Using the Screen

The CK30 can have either a color or monochrome display depending on the model. Both screens are 160 x 160 pixels. The desktop is 160 x 140 pixels and the taskbar is 160 x 20 pixels. In addition, the screens support Unicode characters, userprogrammable fonts, and bitmap graphics.

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CK30 Start Screen

Understanding the Screen Icons

Use the screen icons on the taskbar to see battery status, network connections, and special keys or functions you may be using.

CK30 Screen Icons

Icon Description

Battery is half full. You should be able to work for several more hours before changing batteries.

Battery is low. You need to replace the battery soon.

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

Backup battery is low. Strong signal strength with the access point and security is

enabled.* Medium signal strength with the access point and security is

enabled.* Weak signal strength with the access point and security is

enabled.* Strong signal strength with the access point, but security is

not configured correctly.

Medium signal strength with the access point, but security is not configured correctly.

Weak signal strength with the access point and security is not configured correctly.

No connection to the access point. For help, see “Problems With Wireless Connectivity” on page 132.

Desktop

askbar

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