Intermec CK31 User Guide

User's Manual

CK31 Handheld Computer

Intermec Technologies Corporation

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

www.intermec.com

The information contained herein is proprietary and 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.

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, CrossBar, Data Collection Browser, dcBrowser, Duratherm, EasyCoder, EasyLAN, Enterprise Wireless LAN, EZBuilder, Fingerprint, i-gistics, INCA (under license), InterDriver, Intermec Printer Network Manager, IRL, JANUS, LabelShop, Mobile Framework, MobileLAN, Nor*Ware, Pen*Key, Precision Print, PrintSet, RoutePower, TE 2000, Trakker Antares, UAP, Universal Access Point, and Virtual Wedge are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intermec Technologies Corporation.

Throughout this manual, trademarked names may be used. Rather than put a trademark (™ or ®) symbol in every occurrence of a trademarked name, we state that we are using the names only in an editorial fashion, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement.

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Contents

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

Using the CK31 Handheld Computer.................................................. 1

Contents

Safety Summary .........................................................................................vii

Safety Icons ...............................................................................................viii

Global Services and Support......................................................................viii

Who Should Read This Document?.............................................................x

Related Documents......................................................................................x

Patent Information.......................................................................................x

Other Copyright Information......................................................................xi

Introducing the CK31 Handheld Computer.............................................................. 2

Using the Battery....................................................................................................... 4

Charging and Installing the Battery............................................................. 5

Maximizing Battery Life.............................................................................. 6

Checking the Battery Status......................................................................... 7

Using the Keypad ...................................................................................................... 7

Using the Color-Coded Keys....................................................................... 9

Capitalizing All Characters.......................................................................... 9

Using the Power (I) Key........................................................................... 10

Disabling or Modifying Keypad Functions ................................................ 10

Using the Touch Screen........................................................................................... 12

Using the Touch Screen and Stylus ........................................................... 13

Using ScanDemo ...................................................................................... 13

Understanding the Screen Icons ................................................................ 15

Repositioning a Window........................................................................... 16

Calibrating the Screen ............................................................................... 17

Understanding the Status Lights.............................................................................. 17

Understanding the Beeps......................................................................................... 19

Scanning Bar Codes................................................................................................. 20

Scanning With the 1D Linear Imager........................................................ 21

Scanning With a 2D Area Imager.............................................................. 22

Using the SD Card .................................................................................................. 23

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Configuring the CK31.................................................................................... 25

How to Configure the CK31 Parameters ................................................................. 26

Configuring the CK31 With the Setup Assistant....................................... 27

Configuring the CK31 Locally With Intermec Settings ............................. 28

Configuring the CK31 Remotely With Intermec Settings.......................... 32

Synchronizing the CK31 System Time With a Time Server....................... 32

Configuring the CK31 for Your Network................................................................ 33

Configuring Serial Communications ......................................................... 33

Configuring 802.11b/g Radio Communications........................................ 34

Configuring Security ............................................................................................... 37

Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security ....................................... 38

Using WPA Security.................................................................................. 40

Using 802.1x Security ............................................................................... 44

Using LEAP Security................................................................................. 47

Using Static WEP Security........................................................................ 48

Loading a Certificate ................................................................................. 50

Disabling Security ..................................................................................... 53

Developing and Installing Applications ......................................... 55

Developing Applications for the CK31 .................................................................... 56

Developing a New Application.................................................................. 56

Developing a Web-Based Application........................................................ 57

Converting a Trakker Antares Application to a CK31 Application............. 57

Installing Applications on the CK31........................................................................ 58

Installing Applications Using ActiveSync................................................... 59

Installing Applications Using Your SD Card.............................................. 63

Installing Applications Using the FTP Server............................................. 63

Installing Applications Using Wavelink Avalanche..................................... 64

Launching Your Application Automatically ............................................................. 64

Setting or Changing the CK31 Password................................................................. 64

Backing Up Your Files............................................................................................. 66

Upgrading Your CK31 ............................................................................................ 67

Upgrading the Operating System Using an SD Card................................. 67

Upgrading Your CK31 Remotely Using Intermec Settings ........................ 68

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Running Diagnostics...................................................................................... 71

Using Diagnostics on the CK31............................................................................... 72

Understanding the Diagnostics Screens.................................................................... 72

802.11 Information................................................................................... 73

Authentication Information....................................................................... 73

Battery Information................................................................................... 74

Boot Code Version.................................................................................... 75

Configuration Table.................................................................................. 75

CPU Registers........................................................................................... 76

Display Test .............................................................................................. 77

Installed Fonts........................................................................................... 77

Intermec Value Version............................................................................. 78

Keypad Test .............................................................................................. 79

LED Test .................................................................................................. 79

Network Information................................................................................ 80

Network Test ............................................................................................ 80

Operating System Version......................................................................... 81

Ping Utility ............................................................................................... 82

RAM Information..................................................................................... 82

SD Card Memory Test.............................................................................. 83

Sound Test................................................................................................ 84

Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK31............................... 85

Problems and Solutions ........................................................................................... 86

Problems While Operating the CK31........................................................ 86

Problems While Configuring 802.1x Security............................................ 87

Problems With Wireless Connectivity ....................................................... 89

Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port................................ 90

Problems While Scanning Bar Codes......................................................... 90

Booting the CK31 ................................................................................................... 92

Warm Booting the CK31.......................................................................... 92

Cold Booting the CK31 ............................................................................ 92

Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen............................................................... 94

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Specifications....................................................................................................... 95

Physical and Environmental Specifications............................................................... 96

Accessories for the CK31 ......................................................................................... 98

Typing Characters Not Printed on the Keypad ........................................................ 99

Default Settings ............................................................................................... 103

Default Configuration ........................................................................................... 104

Reprogrammable Keypad ........................................................................ 109

Reprogramming the Keypad.................................................................................. 110

Changing the Functionality of Keypad Keys or Key Combinations.......... 110

Creating Keypad Macros ......................................................................... 123

Index ......................................................................................................................... 129

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Before You Begin

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

Safety Summary

Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.

Do Not Repair or Adjust Alone

Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must always be present for your safety.

First Aid

Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.

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Resuscitation

Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial first aid methods.

Energized Equipment

Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a responsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous. Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If you must perform authorized emergency work on energized equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safety regulations.

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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.

Avertissement: Un avertissement vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l’équipement.

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.

Attention: Une précaution vous avertit d’une procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode, d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la perte de données.

Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or

contain special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of circumstances.

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your 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.

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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 format. 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 by calling

1-800-755-5505 and choosing an option.

Service

Factory Repair and On-site Repair

Technical Support

Service Contract Status

Schedule Site Surveys or Installations

Ordering Products

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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Description

Request a return authorization number for authorized service center repair, or request an onsite repair technician.

Get technical support on your Intermec product.

Inquire about an existing contract, renew a contract, or ask invoicing questions.

Schedule a site survey, or request a product or system installation.

Talk to sales administration, place an order, or check the status of your order.

In the U.S.A. and Canada, choose this option

Before You Begin

Who Should Read This Document?

The CK31 Handheld Computer User’s Manual provides you with information about the features of the CK31 and how to install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the CK31. Before you install and configure the CK31, 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 CK31. The reference manual contains information about all of the CK31 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: 4882476, 4894523, 4953113, 4961043, 4970379, 4988852, 5019699, 5021642, 5038024, 5081343, 5095197, 5144119, 5144121, 5182441, 5187355, 5187356, 5195183, 5216233, 5216550, 5195183, 5195183, 5218191, 5227614, 5233172, 5241488, 5243602, 5258606, 5278487, 5288985, 5308966, 5322991, 5331136, 5331580, 5342210, 5349678, 5359185, 5371858, 5373478, 5389770, 5397885, 5410141, 5414251, 5416463, 5442167, 5464972, 5468947, 5468950, 5477044, 5486689, 5488575, 5500516, 5502297, 5504367, 5508599, 5514858, 5530619, 5534684, 5536924, 5539191, 5541419, 5548108, 5550362, 5550364, 5565669, 5567925, 5568645, 5572007, 5576529, 5592512, 5594230, 5598007, 5608578, 5616909, 5619027, 5627360, 5640001, 5657317, 5659431, 5671436, 5672860, 5684290, 5719678, 5729003, 5742041, 5761219, 5764798, 5777308, 5777309, 5777310, 5786583, 5793604, 5798509, 5798513, 5804805, 5805807, 5811776, 5811777, 5818027, 5821523, 5828052, 5831819, 5834753,

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5834749, 5837987, 5841121, 5842070, 5844222, 5854478, 5862267, 5869840, 5873070, 5877486, 5878395, 5883492, 5883493, 5886338, 5889386, 5895906, 5898162, 5902987, 5902988, 5912452, 5923022, 5936224, 5949056, 5969321, 5969326, 5969328, 5979768, 5986435, 5987192, 5992750, 6003775, 6012640, 6016960, 6018597, 6024289, 6034379, 6036093, 6039252, 6064763, 6075340, 6095422, 6097839, 6102289, 6102295, 6109528, 6119941, 6128414, 6138915, 6149061, 6149063, 6152370, 6155490, 6158661, 6164542, 6164545, 6173893, 6195053, 6234393, 6234395, 6244512, 6249008, 6328214, 6330975, 6345765, 6356949, 6367699, 6375075, 6375076, 6431451, 6435411, 6484944, 6488209, 6497368, 6532152, 6538413, 6539422, 6621942, 6641046, 6681994, 6687403, 6688523, 6732930

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.

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

Before You Begin

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)

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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 CK31 Handheld

Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the CK31 Handheld Computer. In this chapter you will find these sections:

• Introducing the CK31 Handheld Computer

• Using the Battery

• Using the Keypad

• Using the Touch Screen

• Understanding the Status Lights

• Understanding the Beeps

Computer

• Scanning Bar Codes

• Using the SD Card

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Introducing the CK31 Handheld Computer

The Intermec CK31 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 and browser-based applications.

Good read light

13KC

Ready-to-Work indicator

Battery light

User-defined lights

Scan button

Battery

Serial port

CK31 Handheld Computer

CK31 Handheld Computers with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio

installed are Wi-Fi

802.11b/g wireless LAN devices.

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certified for interoperability with other

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The CK31 includes these features:

• 802.11b/g radio

• .NET Compact Framework

• Internet Explorer 6, SQL Server CE

• iBrowse

• CCX v1.0 compliance

• Color display with touch screen

• 1D linear imager or 2D area imager

• 64MB RAM/64MB Flash Memory

• 400 MHz Processor

• TE 2000 terminal emulation application including 3270, 5250, and VT/ANSI as well as support for third-party TE applications (optional)

• Data Collection Browser (dcBrowser™) application (optional)

Use this manual to understand how to use the features and options available on the CK31. 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 the browser or access non-work related web sites. For additional help using iBrowse, see the iBrowse User’s Guide (P/N 961-055-015).

For a complete list of accessories, see “Accessories for the CK31” on page 98.

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Using the Battery

The CK31 uses an AB1G lithium-ion battery as its main power source. You must fully charge the main battery before you can use the CK31. 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 CK31 by using the I key. You must replace the battery with a fully charged battery before you can restore factory defaults or boot your CK31.

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.

Avertissement: Le paquet de piles d’ions de lithium qui est utilisé dans cet appareil peut presenter un risque feu ou un risque chimique de brûlure s’il est maltraité. Il ne faut pas le désassembler, le réchauffer à une température plus élevée que 100°C (212°F) ou l’incinérer.

Removing the main battery when the backup battery low or critically low icon displays on the taskbar may cause your CK31 to cold boot and you may lose data.

Attention: L'enlèvement de la batterie principale quand le bas de secours de batterie ou les affichages en critique bas d'icône sur le taskbar peut causer votre CK31 à la botte froide et de vous peut perdre des données.

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

Attention: Si la batterie n’est pas remplacée immédiatement, des données ou applications importantes risquent d’être perdues.

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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.

Charging and Installing the Battery

Make sure you fully charge the AB1G battery before you use your CK31. You can charge the battery before or after you install it into the CK31.

To charge the battery

• Either insert the battery into the AC1 4-slot battery charger or place the CK31 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

98.

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Use the next table to understand how long it will take to charge your batteries in each of the CK31 charging or communications dock accessories.

Charging Times for CK31 Batteries

CK31 Accessory Battery 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 3 hours

AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock 5 hours

To install the battery

• Insert the tabs on the bottom of the charged battery into the CK31 and snap the battery into place.

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Inserting the AB1G Battery

Maximizing Battery Life

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

AB1G battery

• 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.

• Verify that the backlight timeout is set to 15 seconds.

• Verify that each setting under Power Management has a value of 1 minute for a combined automatic shutoff time of 3 minutes.

You can use Intermec Settings to easily make all of these configuration changes. For help, see “Configuring the CK31 Locally With Intermec Settings” on page 28.

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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 in the status bar of your CK31. If you do not see a battery icon, your battery has a good charge.

Battery Icon Status

Icon Status

You can also check the battery status by looking at the Battery light on the front of the CK31 or by using the battery diagnostics screen. For help using the Battery light, see “Understanding the Status Lights” on page 17. For help using the Battery Information diagnostic screen, see “Battery Information” on page 74.

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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 need to replace the battery now.

Using the Keypad

Your CK31 has a 52-key full alphanumeric keypad. The 52-key full alphanumeric 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 colorcoded key sequences.

You can order the CK31 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.

The CK31 supports TE 2000 VT100/220/320/340 and ANSI, TE 2000 5250, and TE 2000 3270. When you order the CK31 with a TE 2000 application, you must order the corresponding keypad overlay.

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Use the TE 2000 keypad overlays to enter the same keys that you can enter on a VT/ANSI keyboard, and IBM 5250 keyboard, or an IBM 3270 keyboard.

Like the standard CK31 overlay, the TE 2000 keypad overlays let you enter all the characters printed on or above the keys. The terminal emulation keypads also come with the same colorcoded keys that are on the standard overlay.

For more help using TE 2000 terminal emulation, see the TE 2000 programmer’s guide.

Ta b

Scan button

Backlight key

Orange key

The 52-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad

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Alt

Green key

Esc

Power key

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Note: There are several hidden characters (such as { and }) on the CK31 keypad that require using the color-coded keys to access them. For more information on accessing these hidden characters, refer to “Typing Characters Not Printed on the Keypad” on page 99.

Using the Color-Coded Keys

The keypad of the CK31 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 colorcoded 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 CK31: 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Press C and then 2 to type the = character.

Press C twice and the appears in the status bar.

If is in the status bar, press Alt and the locked icon disappears from the status bar.

Capitalizing All Characters

To type all alphabetic characters as uppercase letters, you can enable the Caps Lock feature on the CK31 keypad.

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To enable Caps Lock

1 Press the orange

bar.

2 Press A. The Caps Lock icon (

3 Type an alphanumeric character. The letter appears as an

uppercase character on the screen.

To disable Caps Lock

• Press the orange icon disappears from the status bar.

Using the Power (I) Key

When you press the I key to turn off the CK31, you actually put the computer in Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the CK31 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 CK31 back on, your computer resumes where it was when you turned it off. If you are using WPA or 802.1x security, the computer may need to reauthenticate before it starts your application.

If the Battery light flashes and your CK31 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 CK31” on page 92.

key. The icon appears on the status

) appears on the status bar.

key and then press A. The Caps Lock

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

• Backlight on and off

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

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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 From the Start menu, tap Intermec Settings. The Intermec

Settings application appears.

2 Tap Device Settings > Keypad. The Keypad menu expands

to show you the options.

3 Tap the function you want to disable from the Keypad menu

to expand the branch.

4 Tap Disable to select it.

5 Save your changes and exit Intermec Settings.

To change the I key behavior

1 From the Start menu, tap Intermec Settings. The Intermec

Settings application appears.

2 Tap Device Settings > Keypad. The Keypad menu expands

to show you the options.

3 Tap Configure Boot Functionality and select Warm boot

or Cold boot.

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4 Save your changes and exit Intermec Settings.

Using the Touch Screen

The CK31 has a color touch screen display. The screen is 240 x 320 pixels. The desktop is 240 x 300 pixels and the taskbar is 240 x 20 pixels. In addition, the screen supports Unicode characters, user-programmable fonts, and bitmap graphics.

Desktop

askbar

CK31 Start Screen

The Start screen has two distinct areas: the desktop and the taskbar.

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The desktop displays shortcuts to some of the applications installed on the CK31. The first time you turn on the CK31, the taskbar displays the Start menu icon, the time, the keyboard icon, and the desktop icon.

Using the Touch Screen and Stylus

Your CK31 has a stylus for selecting items and entering information. Use the stylus in place of a mouse.

Functions You Can Perform With the Stylus

Action Description

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

close applications, or launch menus from the taskbar.

Double-tap Double-tap the screen with the stylus to launch

applications

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

select text and images.

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

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

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Using ScanDemo

Most of the default shortcuts on the desktop are standard Windows CE applications. However, Intermec provides shortcuts to an additional application called ScanDemo. ScanDemo is a simple application you can use to verify that your imager is working correctly. ScanDemo enables the CK31 to read bar code labels and display the information encoded on the label along with the symbology used to encode it.

To open ScanDemo

1 Double-tap the ScanDemo shortcut on the desktop. The

ScanDemo application opens.

2 Scan a bar code label. For information on how to scan a bar

code label, see “Scanning Bar Codes” on page 20. The information you scanned along with the symbology used to encode it appears on the screen:

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To enable or disable symbologies

1 From the ScanDemo window, tap the Symbologies button

to see the symbologies that are enabled.

2 Select or clear the symbologies you want to use and tap Back.

3 If you want to enable symbologies not shown on the Scanner

Symbologies window, tap Intermec Settings. Intermec Settings appears on your screen.

4 From the Intermec Settings application, go to Scanners,

Symbologies > Internal Scanner > Symbologies.

5 Enable or disable any of the symbologies you want to use.

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6 Save your settings and close Intermec Settings. The Scanner

Symbologies window reappears.

7 Tap Back.

8 Scan bar code labels.

Understanding the Screen Icons

Use the screen icons on the status bar to see the battery status, network connections, and special keys or functions you may be using. Standard Microsoft icons are not included in this table.

CK31 Screen Icons

Icon Description

Battery is approximately 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. Replace the battery or place the CK31 in a charger. Allow 15 minutes for the backup battery to recharge.

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 89.

Orange key is enabled.

Green key is enabled.

Orange key is locked.

Green key is locked.

Alt key is enabled.

Alt key is locked.

Ctl key is enabled.

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CK31 Screen Icons (continued)

Icon Description

Ctl key is locked.

Shift key is enabled.

Shift key is locked.

Caps Lock key is enabled.

No UDP Plus connection. For help, see “Configuring the Network Parameters for a UDP Plus Network” on page 36.

UDP Plus is transferring data.

UDP Plus is connected.

The window positioning feature is turned on.

The CK31 is connected using ActiveSync.

Repositioning a Window

If you need to move a window to see more of a screen, you can reposition the window without having to use the mouse pointer. When you turn on the positioning feature, the focus is on the top window. You can change the focus to another window by using Task Manager to select a different task. Simply press Alt and then Tab to bring up Task Manager to select a different task.

To reposition a window

1 Press Alt and then E. An icon (

) appears on the status

bar.

2 Use the numeric keypad to move the window.

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To recenter the window in the CK31 screen

• Press 5.

To turn off the repositioning feature

• Press Alt and then E.

Calibrating the Screen

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Repositioning a Window: Press the appropriate number key for the

direction you want to move the window.

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

To calibrate the screen

1 Press C and then B. The Start menu appears.

2 Press D to highlight Touch Calibrate and then press Enter.

The calibration screen appears.

3 Follow the instructions to calibrate the screen.

Understanding the Status Lights

The status lights on the CK31 turn on to indicate the status of the battery, a successful decode of a bar code, or a user-defined function.

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Ready-to-Work indicator (blue)

Good read light (green)

Battery light

User-Defined lights

CK31 Status Lights

The battery light and the battery screen icons work with each other to alert you to the status of your battery. If the battery light comes on, check the taskbar to see which battery icon appears on it. Use the CK31 Screen Icons table on page 15 to help determine when you need to replace your battery.

Understanding the CK31 Status Lights

Light Name Light Description

User-defined

Battery

On Battery is critically low. You need to replace the

Good Read This light comes on when the CK31 successfully decodes a bar code.

Ready-to-Work™ indicator

Use the Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) to program these lights to turn on and off for any task or error within your application. For help, see the Intermec SDK User’s Manual available on the Intermec Developer’s Library CD or the Intermec web site.

Light Status What It Means

Off The battery is charged.

battery now.

This blue light indicates when the CK31 is ready to use in your application, typically TE 2000.

Light Status What it Means

Off TE 2000 has not loaded successfully.

Blinking The CK31 is not connected to the host.

On A connection to the server has been established

and all network connections are active. You can use TE 2000.

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