Intermec CK3n1, CK3NI, CK3a1, CK3a User Manual

4.5 (2)

CK3

Mobile Computer

CK3a, CK3a1, CK3n, CK3n1, CK3NI

User’s Manual

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.

© 2008-2011 by Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) Copyright © 1998-2001 Dr John Maddock

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.

iTalkie is a trademark of TABLETmedia, Inc.

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Document Change Record

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

Version Number

Date

Description of Change

 

 

 

005

2/2011

Revised manual to correct the following

 

 

sections:

 

 

“Connecting to a Bluetooth Scanner”

 

 

on page 35.

 

 

“EA20X Extended Range Area Imager

 

 

Minimum Reading Distances” on

 

 

page 86.

 

 

“Single Dock (AD20)” on page 94.

 

 

 

004

6/2010

Revised manual to add the EX25C imager

 

 

and update supported bar code symbologies.

 

 

 

003

10/2009

Revised manual to add the large 28-key

 

 

numeric keypad and the CK3NI model.

 

 

 

002

3/2009

Revised manual to support the new CK3a1

 

 

and CK3n1 models, and the DDIB 802.11

 

 

a/b/g radio module.

 

 

 

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Contents

Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x Service Location Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

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

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Introducing the CK3 Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Removing and Installing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

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

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

Capitalizing Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Configuring the Backlight Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Understanding the Audio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the Push To Talk (PTT) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Recording Audio on Your CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using Your CK3 as a Two-Way Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

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

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

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

Understanding the Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Scanning Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Scanning With the Linear Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Scanning With an Area Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Scanning With the Extended Range Area Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Scanning With the Near-Far Range Area Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Improving the Performance of the Area Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using a microSD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

2 Connecting and Configuring the CK3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Managing the CK3 Using SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Configuring the CK3 Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Intermec Settings Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using Intermec Settings Directly on the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hiding Menu Items in Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Configuring the CK3 Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Configuring the CK3 for Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Configuring 802.11 Radio Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Configuring Bluetooth Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Connecting to a Bluetooth Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Configuring Bluetooth Communications for Wireless Printing . . . . . . 37 Connecting to a Bluetooth Audio Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Configuring Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Serial and USB Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Checking the Status of Your Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Configuring Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting a Funk Security Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting Microsoft as Your Security Choice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

Disabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

3 Developing and Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Developing Applications for the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Packaging Your Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Choosing a Target Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Installing Applications on the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Installing Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Installing Applications Using a Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Installing Applications Using the FTP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Freeing Up Virtual Memory for Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Launching an Application Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Upgrading the System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Upgrading the CK3 Using a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Upgrading the CK3 Using SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Calling Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Troubleshooting Your CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Checking 802.11 Network Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Resetting the CK3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Warm Booting the CK3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cold Booting the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Clean Booting the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B C

Physical and Environmental Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Keypads and Keystrokes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Standard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

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I Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Before You Begin

Before You Begin

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

Safety Information

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.

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.

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 Support >

Returns and Repairs > 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).

Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to review technical information or to request technical support for your Intermec product.

Telephone Support

In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.

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

Service Location Support

For the most current listing of service locations, click Support

>Returns and Repairs > Repair Locations.

For technical support in South Korea, use the after service locations listed below:

AWOO Systems

102-1304 SK Ventium

522 Dangjung-dong

Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do Korea, South 435-776 Contact: Mr. Sinbum Kang

Telephone: +82-31-436-1191 E-mail: mjyun@awoo.co.kr

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IN Information System PTD LTD

6th Floor

Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95 Shinchun 3 Dong

Donggu, Daegu City, Korea

E-mail: jmyou@idif.co.kr or korlim@gw.idif.co.kr

Who Should Read This Manual

This manual is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the CK3 Mobile Computer. In this manual, CK3 refers to models CK3a, CK3a1, CK3n, CK3n1, and CK3NI, unless specifically stated otherwise.

This manual provides you with information about the features of the CK3, including how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it.

Before you work with the CK3, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

Related Documents

The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.

To download documents

1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.

2 Click the Products tab.

3Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For example, to find the CK3 computer product page, click

Computers > Handheld Computers > CK3.

4 Click the Manuals tab.

If your product does not have its own product page, click Support >

Manuals. Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field, and the Product field to help you locate the documentation for your product.

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Patent Information

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

4953113; 4961043; 4970379; 4988852; 5019699; 5021642; 5038024; 5081343; 5095197; 5144119; 5144121; 5182441; 5187355; 5187356; 5195183; 5216233; 5216550; 5218191; 5227614; 5233172; 5241488; 5243602; 5258606; 5278487; 5288985; 5308966; 5322991; 5331136; 5331580; 5342210; 5349678; 5359185; 5371858; 5373458; 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; 5834749; 5834753; 5837987; 5841121; 5842070; 5844222; 5854478; 5862267; 5869840; 5873070; 5877486; 5878395; 5883492; 5883493; 5886338; 5889386; 5892971; 5895906; 5898162; 5902987; 5902988; 5912452; 5923022; 5936224; 5949056; 5969321; 5969326; 5969328; 5979768; 5986435; 5987192; 5987499; 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; 6375344; 6431451; 6435411; 6484944; 6488209; 6497368; 6532152; 6538413; 6539422; 6621942; 6641046; 6681994; 6687403; 6688523; 6732930; 6859190; 6889903; 6967280; 7027037; 7035466; 7090137; 7121467.

Docking station or device: 5052943; 5195183; 5317691; 5331580; 5544010; 5644471.

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

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Using the Computer

This chapter introduces the CK3 Mobile Computer with Windows® Mobile® 6.1 and contains these topics:

Introducing the CK3 Mobile Computer

What’s New?

Using the Battery

Using the Keypad

Understanding the Audio Features

Using the Touch Screen

Understanding the Status LEDs

Scanning Bar Codes

Using a microSD Card

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Chapter 1 — Using the Computer

Introducing the CK3 Mobile Computer

The Intermec CK3 Mobile Computer is an ergonomically designed mobile computer built on the Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 6.1 operating system. The CK3 is lightweight, easy-to-use, and runs most software developed for the Windows Mobile platform, including standalone, client-server, and browser-based applications. In this manual, CK3 refers to models CK3a, CK3a1, CK3n, CK3n1, and CK3NI, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Tethered stylus

Power button

Status LEDs

Scan button

Docking connector

CK3 Mobile Computer

The CK3a and CK3n Mobile Computer with a DHIB 802.11b/g radio installed is Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other 802.11b/g wireless LAN devices.

The CK3a1 and CK3n1 Mobile Computer with a DDIB 802.11a/ b/g radio installed is Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN devices.

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The CK3 is available with the following features:

802.11b/g or 802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth® radio, standard

Note: The radio also supports the 802.11d standard. The 802.11d standard adds the requirements and definitions for 802.11 WLAN equipment to operate in markets not served by the current standard. For 802.11d support, you need to order the 802.11d version of the CK3. For help, contact your local Intermec representative.

128 MB DRAM, 64 MB Flash

512 MB embedded SD Mass Storage Card

Alphanumeric or numeric keypad

Imaging options:

EV12 linear imager

EA20X extended range area imager

EX25B or EX25C near-far range area imager

Intermec Client Pack (Optional):

Intermec Terminal Emulator, including 3270, 5250, and VT/ANSI, and support for third-party TE applications

Intermec Browser

Note: The Intermec Client Pack is not compatible with the new large 28-key numeric keypad option.

Use this manual to understand how to use the features and options available on the CK3. For information about Windows Mobile 6.1 applications installed on the CK3, refer to the online help.

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What’s New?

This version of the CK3 Mobile Computer User’s Manual contains these enhancements:

Corrected the connecting to a Bluetooth scanner section.

Correct the follow appendix sections:

EA20X Extended Range Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances

Single Dock (AD20)

Using the Battery

The CK3 uses an AB17 standard or AB18 extended battery as its main power source. The standard battery has a 7.4 Watt hour capacity, and the extended battery has a 18.8 Watt hour capacity. Several factors determine the life of your battery, such as extreme temperatures, input devices, and your usage.

You must fully charge the battery before you can use the CK3. When you change the battery, an internal super capacitor maintains your status, memory, and real-time clock for approximately 10 minutes.

The battery 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. Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children.

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

Note: If the CK3 is not using external power and you remove the battery pack, the CK3 goes into Suspend mode.

For replacement batteries, contact your Intermec representative.

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Charging the Battery

Make sure you fully charge the AB17 or AB18 battery before you use your CK3. You can charge the battery before or after you install it in the CK3. A fully discharged battery charges in approximately 4 (AB17) to 7 (AB18) hours.

To charge the battery

Insert the battery into the battery bay of the AD20 single dock, or insert up to four batteries into the AC20 quad battery charger.

Or,

Install the battery in the CK3 and insert the CK3 into the AD20 single dock, AD21 Ethernet multidock, AD22 charge-only multidock, AE33 vehicle battery adapter, or AV10 vehicle dock.

Use the next table to understand how long it takes to charge your batteries in each of the CK3 charger or dock accessories.

Charging Times for CK3 Batteries

CK3 Charging Accessory

AB17 Charging Time

AB18 Charging Time

 

 

 

AC20 quad battery charger

up to 4 hours

up to 6 hours

 

 

 

AD20 single dock

up to 4 hours

up to 6 to 7 hours

 

 

 

AD21 Ethernet multidock

up to 4 hours

up to 7 hours

 

 

 

AD22 charge-only multidock

up to 4 hours

up to 7 hours

 

 

 

AE33 vehicle battery adapter

up to 4 hours

up to 7 hours

 

 

 

AV10 vehicle dock

up to 4 hours

up to 7 hours

 

 

 

Removing and Installing the Battery

To maximize the time allowed to replace the main battery pack, put the CK3 in suspend mode before removing the battery pack.

To remove and install the battery

1Press and hold for about 2 seconds. When you release , the CK3 goes into suspend mode.

2If necessary, disconnect the handstrap from the bottom of the CK3.

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3Press the battery release tab toward the battery until the battery releases, and then lift it away from the CK3.

4Insert the battery into the CK3, and press down on the battery until it clicks into place.

Maximizing Battery Life

Batteries are chemical devices. If the batteries are left sitting on a shelf for long periods of time outside the CK3, the batteries slowly discharge, eventually to zero if left uncharged. The battery chemistry resists normal degradation if you store the battery in a charger as opposed to leaving the battery in a discharged state. See the following table for tips to maximize the life of your battery.

Battery Conservation Tips

When You Want To:

Operate the CK3 and the Low Battery status icon appears or the Battery LED comes on.

Do This to Save Battery Power:

Press to turn off the CK3. Remove the battery and insert another fully charged battery within 10 minutes or you may lose data. Or, you can connect the CK3 to an external power source.

Stop using the CK3 for 5 minutes or longer.

Make sure the low battery icon is not on the screen and that the Battery LED is not turned on. Press to turn off the CK3.

Store the CK3 for more

If you are storing the CK3 for a few days, like

than a day.

over the weekend, install the charged battery

 

or attach the CK3 to a power source.

 

If you are storing the CK3 for longer, remove

 

and charge the battery, then store both the

 

battery and the CK3 in a cool location.

 

If the battery in storage is not used in several

 

months, you should recharge the battery to

 

keep it at its performance peak.

Store the battery outside the Store the batteries in a charger. CK3.

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Checking the Battery Status

The easiest way to check the status of your battery is to look at the battery icon on the status bar of your CK3.

Battery Icon Status

Icon Status

Battery is fully charged.

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.

Battery is charging.

The Battery Status LED below your CK3 display indicates the charging status of your battery.

Understanding the Battery Status LED

LED State

Description

 

 

Steady green when the CK3 is

The battery is more than 95% charged.

connected to external power

 

 

 

Blinking red

The battery is low. CK3 goes into Suspend

 

mode. Charge or replace the battery.

 

 

Steady red when the CK3 is

The battery is charging.

connected to external power

 

 

 

Steady red when the CK3 is not

The software is not working properly.

connected to external power

 

 

 

Steady amber

The battery is missing or is unable to

 

charge because the temperature is outside

 

of the charging range.

 

 

Off

The CK3 is not on external power and the

 

battery is operating normally.

 

 

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Using the Keypad

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

The CK3 comes with an alphanumeric keypad, a numeric keypad, or a large 28-key numeric keypad.

 

 

 

CK3 Alphanumeric Keypad

CK3 Numeric Keypad

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Esc

 

Action

F1

F2

F3

1

2

3

F4

F5

F6

4

5

6

F7

F8

F9

7 8 9

F10

. 0 Enter

CK3 Large 28-Key Numeric Keypad

The full alphabetic keypad is designed for applications that require primary input of alphabetic data. This keypad also provides special characters, numbers, symbols, and functions by pressing color-coded key sequences.

The numeric keypad is for applications that require mainly numeric data. This keypad also lets you enter special characters, including the alphabet, by pressing color-coded key sequences.

The large numeric 28-key keypad is for browser-based applications that require heavy usage of numeric and navigation keys. This keypad also provides function keys by pressing color-coded key sequences.

Using the Color-Coded Keys

Each keypad 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.

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There are two color-coded modifier keys: the orange key and the green key.

Note: The large numeric keypad does not support alpha characters. However, you can remap keys and access them with the orange or green color-coded keys. To remap keys, you need the Device Resource Kit which is part of IDL. For help, go to www.intermec.com/idl.

Using the Color-Coded Keys

You Want to:

Press:

Use an orange character or

key (LED turns on) and

function printed above a key.

then the key with the character

 

or function printed above it

 

(LED stays on).

Example

On the CK3 alphanumeric keypad, press and then to select the F18 function.

Use a green character or function printed above a key.

key (LED turns on) and then the key with the character or function printed above it (LED stays on).

On the CK3 alphanumeric keypad, press and then to select the ok function.

Unlock the green or orange key. or once. Press or once to unlock the key. The LED turns off.

Capitalizing Characters

You can capitalize characters individually, or you can type all capital letters by enabling Caps Lock.

To capitalize a single character

On the alphanumeric keypad, press the key, and then the key to select the Shift function. Press the key, and the character.

On the numeric keypad, press the key, and then the key to select the Shift function.

To enable Caps Lock

On the alphanumeric keypad, press , then the key. Press again to disable the Caps Lock.

On the numeric keypad, press .

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The Caps Lock LED lights up green to show that the CK3 is in the

Caps Lock mode.

To disable Caps Lock

Press the color modifier key again.

For information on how to enter specific characters with keystrokes, see “Keypads and Keystrokes” on page 107.

Using the Power Button

When you press the Power button (), you put the CK3 into suspend mode. In this lower power mode, the CK3 continues to supply power to all memory, but turns off power to most hardware such as the display. This power-saving feature is designed to prolong battery life.

When you press to turn the CK3 back on, your computer resumes at the screen that was displayed when you turned it off. If you are using WPA or 802.1x security, the CK3 may need to reauthenticate before it resumes your application.

If the battery light flashes and your CK3 does not resume after pressing , your battery may be too low to supply power. Replace the battery. If replacing the battery does not solve the problem, see

“Resetting the CK3” on page 77.

Configuring the Backlight Settings

By default, the CK3 goes into Screen Off mode when there is no activity on the computer. Screen Off mode turns off the backlight and display. Press a key or tap the screen to resume activity.

To configure the backlight

1Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > the Backlight icon > the Battery Power tab.

2With Turn off backlight if device is not used for checked, select the timeout value (10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1 to 5 minutes).

You can also use Intermec Settings to configure the backlight settings.

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Understanding the Audio Features

The CK3 has a speaker, a microphone, and multiple software tools for configuring the volume of sounds.

Adjusting the Volume of the Speaker

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

To adjust the volume of the speaker with the Volume icon

1 Tap the Volume () icon at the top of the screen.

2 Use your stylus to adjust the volume slider.

You can also use Intermec Settings to adjust the volume.

Using the Push To Talk (PTT) Feature

You can use the PTT feature to:

record audio on your CK3.

use your CK3 as a two-way radio.

Recording Audio on Your CK3

You can use the PTT key in the upper right corner of the keypad to automatically record audio on your CK3. What happens when you press the PTT key depends on whether your CK3 is on or is in suspend mode:

If your CK3 is on:

Press the PTT key to start the Note application in audio note mode.

Press and hold the PTT key to start the Note application in audio note mode and start recording. You can record using the internal microphone or a headset microphone attached to the CK3 through the AA20 audio adapter. To stop recording, release the PTT button.

If your CK3 is in suspend mode:

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Press the PTT key to turn on CK3.

Press and hold the PTT key for about 2 seconds to turn on the CK3 and start the Note application in audio note mode.

Press and hold the PTT key for more than 2 seconds to turn on the CK3, start the Note application in audio note mode, and start recording. You can record using the internal microphone or a headset microphone attached to the CK3 through the AA20 or 1007AA01 audio adapter. To stop recording, release the PTT key.

To order the AA20 or 1007AA01 audio adapter, contact your local

Intermec representative.

Using Your CK3 as a Two-Way Radio

You can also use the PTT feature with audio applications, such as iTalkie™ to communicate between two or more CK3s over the 802.11 radio network. You press the PTT button to talk to another CK3.

For more information, go to www.tabletmedia.com/iTalkie.html.

Using the Touch Screen

The CK3 has a 240 x 320 pixel color touch screen display. The Windows Mobile 6.1 start screen has three distinct areas: the navigation bar, today screen, and command bar.

Navigation bar

Today screen

Command bar

Windows Mobile 6.1 Start Screen

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To turn the screen backlight on and off

For the alphanumeric keypad, press .

For the numeric keypad, press

Using the Stylus

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

Functions You Can Perform With the Stylus

Action

Description

 

 

Tap

Touch the screen once with the stylus to select options,

 

open or close applications, or launch menus from the

 

Command bar.

 

 

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 menu of

 

actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that

 

appears, tap the action you want to perform.

 

 

Understanding the Screen Icons

Use the screen icons on the navigation bar and the command bar to see the network connection status and other system information. For information about the battery icons, see “Checking the Battery Status” on page 7. Some standard Microsoft icons are included in this table.

Screen Icons

Icon Description

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

The computer is connected to the network.

The computer is not connected to the network.

The 802.11 radio is connected to the wireless network.

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Screen Icons (continued)

Icon Description

The computer is connected through the USB port to your desktop

PC.

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

Aligning the Touch Screen

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

To calibrate the touch screen

1 Tap Start > Settings > the Systems tab > Screen.

Note: If the touch screen is so out of alignment that you cannot open the Start menu, you can try to align the screen menu using the keypad. For help, see the next procedure.

2

Tap Align Screen and follow the instructions to align the screen.

3

Click ok.

 

To align the touch screen using the keypad

 

1

Access the Start menu by pressing

.

2

Press the Down button to select Settings.

 

3

Press Enter.

 

4

Press the Tab button until the Settings tabs are highlighted.

5

Press the Right Arrow button to select the System tab.

6

Press Tab until the Screen icon is highlighted.

7

Tab to Align Screen and press Enter.

 

8

Follow the instructions to align the screen.

 

9

Click ok.

 

If you are still unable to align the touch screen, you can clean boot the CK3. For help, see “Clean Booting the CK3” on page 78.

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Understanding the Status LEDs

The CK3 has three status LEDs.

Notification LED

Battery status LED

Good Read LED and Intermec

Ready-to-Work indicator

Location of the Status LEDs

The next table describes the Notification LED, Good Read LED, and Intermec Ready-to-Work™ indicator. For information about the battery status LED, see “Checking the Battery Status” on page 7.

Understanding the Status LEDs

LED

Color

Description

 

 

 

Notification

Orange

The CK3 is notifying you of a pending

 

 

alarm or message.

 

 

 

Good Read

Green

The CK3 has successfully decoded a bar

 

 

code.

 

 

 

Intermec Ready-to-

Blue

The CK3 is suspending or resuming

Work indicator

 

with the display turned off.

 

Blinking blue

You have successfully loaded and

 

 

activated Intermec Terminal Emulator.

 

 

Or the Intermec Terminal Emulator

 

 

application is loaded, but is inactive.

 

Off

The Intermec Terminal Emulator

 

 

application is missing or disabled.

 

 

 

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The blue LED usually turns off within 10 seconds, but it may stay on for up to 30 seconds. During this time, do not press the Power button or remove the battery, or you may corrupt the data on your CK3.

The Intermec Ready-to-Work indicator (blue LED) is used by Intermec’s SmartSystems Foundation, an application that lets you manage all of your SmartSystems-enabled devices simultaneously from a central location. For more information, see “Configuring the CK3 Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation” on page 33, or contact your Intermec representative. Custom applications may also use the blue LED for other purposes.

Scanning Bar Codes

The CK3 ships with an internal imager to scan and enter bar code data. You can also connect to:

cordless scanners, such as the SF51 and SR61 through Bluetooth communications. For help, see “Connecting to a Bluetooth Scanner” on page 35.

tethered scanners, such as the SR30 and SR61T through the CK3 RS-232 adapter (Model AA21). For help, see the CK3 RS-232 Adapter (AA21) Instructions.

Note: The CK3 with an EX25 near-far range area imager does not support connections to the SR61T.

The type of imager you are using and the type of bar code you are decoding determines the way you scan the bar code. Depending on the imager model, the CK3 supports reading 1D linear bar codes, 2D images, and composite and postal codes. You can identify the imager model by looking at the label inside the battery compartment.

By default, these bar code symbologies are enabled on the CK3:

Code 39

Code 128/GS1-128

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DataMatrix (area imagers only)

PDF417 (if supported)

EAN/UPC

If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different symbology, you need to enable the symbology on the CK3. Use Intermec Settings to enable and disable symbologies. For help, see

“Using Intermec Settings Directly on the CK3” on page 31.

The next two sections describe how to scan a bar code label with the linear imager, area imager, and near-far range area imager.

Scanning With the Linear Imager

If your CK3 has a linear imager, use the following procedure to practice scanning a bar code.

To scan bar code labels with the linear imager

1 Press to turn on the CK3.

2Point the scanner window at the bar code label and hold the CK3 at a slight angle 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10 in) from the label.

3Press the Scan button on the keypad, or pull the trigger on a handle, and direct the red beam so that it falls across all bars in the bar code label.

Use this test bar code:

Code 39 Test Bar Code

*123456*

*123456*

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