Intermec CK31C Quick Start Manual

CK31CN Handheld Computer

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Out of the Box

What Is the CK31CN?

CK31CN Features

Specifications Where to Go From Here

CK31CN Handheld Computer Quick Start Guide

*930-096-001*

P/N 930-096-001

Quick Start Guide

After you remove the CK31CN from its shipping box, save the box and packing material in case
you need to ship or store the computer. The CK31CN shipping box contains these items:

The Intermec CK31CN Handheld Computer 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, TE 2000

™ terminal

emulation applications, and web-based applications. The CK31CN has been approved for use
in Division 2 hazardous environments.

The CK31CN makes data collection easy and includes these features:

• .NET Compact Framework

• Color display with touch screen

• 64MB fl ash/64MB RAM memory

• 400 MHz processor

• 2D area imager, 1D linear imager, or laser scanner

• 802.11b/g radio (optional)

• Bluetooth™ radio (optional)

• SmartCard adapter (optional)

You should read this quick start guide if you are a system administrator or other person
installing the CK31CN in a network.

If you want basic information such as changing the beeper volume, see the CK31 Handheld
Computer Operator’s Guide (P/N 075388) that shipped in the documentation package. For
information on how to install the tethered stylus, see the CK31 Tethered Stylus Instructions (P/N

075444) that shipped in the documentation package.

These non-powered accessories are certifi ed for use with the CK31CN: vehicle cradle, battery
pack, handle, holsters, protective boot, and protective case. All powered accessories are not
certifi ed for use in Division 2 hazardous environments.

Physical Dimensions

Length: 23.4 cm (9.22 in)

Width: 9 cm (3.54 in)

Thickness: 5.3 cm (2.07 in); 6.6 cm (2.6 in) with a large case

Weight: 590 g (20.8 oz)

Power Specifications

Operating: Rechargeable 2400 mAh lithium-ion battery

Backup: Super Cap supplies 10 minutes bridge time while replacing the main battery

Electrical Specifications

Model: CK31CN

Electrical rating: x 7,4 to 12 ; 500 mA peak

Temperature and Humidity Specifications

Operating temperature: -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)

Operating humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing

Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Storage humidity: 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Now that the CK31CN is working in your network, you may need additional information to use

the computer in your data collection system. Refer to these documents for more information:

CK31CN computers with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio installed are
Wi-Fi

® certifi ed for interoperability with other 802.11b/g wireless

LAN devices.

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Ready-to-Work
indicator (blue)

Good Read
light (green)

Touch screen

User-defined
lights

Scan
button

Serial
port

Battery

Battery
light

Document Available On Web Available in Print

CK31 Handheld Computer User’s Manual

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TE 2000 Terminal Emulation Programmer’s Guide

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Intermec Developer Library

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Go to the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to fi nd the manuals in PDF format. If you

experience any problems, please visit our product support web site at intermec.custhelp.com

to search for product specifi c information. To order accessories and printed documentation,

contact your local Intermec sales representative.

Patent Information

This product is protected by one or more patents. Refer to the CK31 Handheld Computer User’s

Manual (P/N 075207) for the list of patents.

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CK31CN Handheld
Computer

Stylus (installed)

Battery

Documentation

Screw

Tethered
stylus

Retaining
bar

CK31CN Handheld Computer

Quick Start Guide

Laser labels (laser
scanner option only)

CK31CN Handheld Computer Quick Start Guide

1

Installing and Charging the Battery

2

Turning on the CK31CN and Finding Keys

Troubleshooting

Using the Keypad

Charge the CK31CN battery in one of these two ways by moving to a non-hazardous
location:

• Remove the battery and place it in the AC1 4-Slot Battery Charger or AC3 8-Slot

Battery Charger.

• Place the CK31CN (with battery installed) in the AD1 1-Bay Communications Dock,

AD2 4-Bay Communications Dock, or AC2 4-Bay Charging Dock.

Insert the tabs on the bottom of the charged battery into the CK31CN and snap the
battery into place. The battery light on the CK31CN blinks three times and the CK31CN
turns on.

The CK31CN can have a 52-key full alphanumeric keypad, a 50-key full alphanumeric
keypad, or a 42-key large numeric and function keypad. Use this illustration to locate some of
the important keys on your CK31CN. The Power (

I

) key may be located in one of two places
depending on your keypad: the middle of the bottom row of keys or the upper left corner. Use
the 52-key keypad below for reference if you have a 42-key keypad.

To turn on the CK31CN

• Press and release the

I

key. The CK31CN turns on.

The CK31CN 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 can access all of the additional features printed on the keypad
overlay. Make sure you press and release the fi rst key before you press the second key.

Understanding How to Use the Color-Coded Keys

You Want To: Press:

Use an orange character or function printed
above a key

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

Use a green character or function printed
above a key

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

Use a blue character printed on a key Shift key and then the key with the blue

character printed on it

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

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

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

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

Scanning a Bar Code With ScanDemo

Use the ScanDemo application to see how the imager or scanner in your CK31CN works. If
you have a 2D imager, you can hold your CK31CN in any orientation (360°) while scanning bar
codes and you can read 2D bar code symbologies. Using the 2D imager is very similar to taking
a picture with a digital camera.

To scan a bar code with ScanDemo

From the CK31CN desktop, double-tap the ScanDemo icon. The ScanDemo application
opens on your desktop.

Press the Scan button on the keypad, or pull the trigger on the handle, and center the red
aiming beam over the bar code label. The imager fl ashes repeatedly. When the CK31CN
successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a high beep and the green Good Read light
turns on briefl y.

Release the Scan button or the trigger.

Problem Possible Solution

You press

I

to turn on the CK31CN

and nothing happens.

The battery may be discharged. Replace the battery
with a spare charged battery or charge the battery
and try again.

Make sure the backlight is turned on. Press E.

You see a battery critically low icon
( ) on the status bar.

Replace the battery immediately with a fully charged
battery or place the CK31CN, with the battery in­stalled, in a communications dock.

You use your stylus to tap the
screen and nothing happens.

Recalibrate your touch screen. To open the calibration
application, go to Start > Touch Calibrate. Follow the
directions on the screen.

You are using the 802.11b/g radio
and the no connection to the
network icon ( ) appears on the
status bar.

• The CK31CN may not be communicating with your

access point. Make sure the network name on the
CK31CN is the same as the network name (SSID)
of the access point you are trying to communicate
with.

• Make sure the CK31CN is within range of an access

point.

• Make sure the CK31CN has been confi gured

correctly for your network.

3

Configuring the CK31CN

After the CK31CN fi nishes booting up for the fi rst time, the Setup Assistant appears. The Setup
Assistant walks you through the process of setting the time and date and the confi guration
parameters necessary to connect the CK31CN to your network.

Setup Assistant Start Screen

Follow the directions on the Setup Assistant screen to quickly confi gure your CK31CN. If you
need to set additional parameters or change any parameters you set with the Setup Assistant,
you can use the Intermec Settings application.

To open Intermec Settings

• Go to Start > Intermec Settings.

For help loading your applications on the CK31CN, see the CK31 Handheld Computer User’s
Manual (P/N 075207).

Using TE 2000 on Your CK31CN

If you have the TE 2000 terminal emulation application loaded on your CK31CN, it automati­cally launches after you exit Setup Assistant. The default emulation for TE 2000 is VT340. Use
this procedure to enter a server address and set the emulation type.

To enter a server address and set the emulation type

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Tap in the lower right corner and select TE2000 Menus. The TE 2000 Main Menu
appears.

Tap Set-up Parms and type cr52401 at the Enter Password prompt.

From the Set-up Parms menu, go to Communication > Direct > Host Setup > Host A.

Type the address of your host and then press Enter twice. You can enter up to 64
alphanumeric characters.

From the Emulation menu, tap the TE 2000 emulation mode you want to use.

Press Enter until you return to the Main Menu and then tap Exit Menus.

Press Y and then type cr52401 at the Enter Password prompt to exit the TE 2000 setup
menu.

Battery latch

AB1G
battery

Home

Del

F7 F8 F9

F6F5

F4

F1F2F3

Space

F10

Ins

CAPS

Alt

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PROG

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Power
key

Green
key

Backspace key

Backlight
key

Orange
key

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12

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3

4

5

6

F1

F2

F3

F4

ABCDE

FGHI J

KLMNO

PQRST

UV WY

Esc

I/O

Alt

Tab

Orange
key

Green
key

Backlight
key

Power
key

50-key keypad 52-key keypad