Intermec CK3n1, CK3NI, CK3a1, CK3a User Manual
CK
3
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:
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Copyright © 1998-2001 Dr John Maddock
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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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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
Using the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1
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
Contents
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
Connecting and Configuring the CK3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2
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
Developing and Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
3
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
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4
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
Contents
Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
A
Physical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
B
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Keypads and Keystrokes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
C
Standard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.
Safety Information
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.
Before You Begin
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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Before You Begin
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
Before You Begin
The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our
documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
To do wnload documents
1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click the Products tab.
3 Using 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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Before You Begin
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
• 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
®
Mobile® 6.1 and contains these topics:
1
Chapter 1 — Using the Computer
Power button
Docking connector
Scan button
Tethered stylus
Status LEDs
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.
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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
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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
1 Press and hold for about 2 seconds. When you release , the
CK3 goes into suspend mode.
2 If necessary, disconnect the handstrap from the bottom of the
CK3.
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3 Press the battery release tab toward the battery until the battery
releases, and then lift it away from the CK3.
4 Insert 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: Do This to Save Battery Power:
Operate the CK3 and the
Low Battery status icon
appears or the Battery LED
comes on.
Stop using the CK3 for 5
minutes or longer.
Store the CK3 for more
than a day.
Store the battery outside the
CK3.
Press
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.
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.
If you are storing the CK3 for a few days, like
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 batteries in a charger.
to turn off the CK3. Remove the
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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.
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Understanding the Battery Status LED
LED State Description
Steady green when the CK3 is
connected to external power
Blinking red The battery is low. CK3 goes into Suspend
Steady red when the CK3 is
connected to external power
Steady red when the CK3 is not
connected to external power
Steady amber The battery is missing or is unable to
Off The CK3 is not on external power and the
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The battery is more than 95% charged.
mode. Charge or replace the battery.
The battery is charging.
The software is not working properly.
charge because the temperature is outside
of the charging range.
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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F1 F2 F3
13
F4 F5 F6
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F7 F8 F9
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F10
.
Action
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Enter
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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: Example
Use an orange character or
function printed above a key.
Use a green character or
function printed above a key.
Unlock the green or orange key.
key (LED turns on) and
then the key with the character
or function printed above it
(LED stays on).
key (LED turns on) and
then the key with the character
or function printed above it
(LED stays on).
or once. Press or once to
On the CK3 alphanumeric
keypad, press
to select the F18 function.
On the CK3 alphanumeric
keypad, press and then
to select the ok function.
unlock the key. The LED turns
off.
and then
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 Lo ck
• 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.
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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
1 Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > the Backlight icon > the
Battery Power tab.
2 With 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
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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,
Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to
Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a menu of
open or close applications, or launch menus from the
Command bar.
select text and images.
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.
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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
Good Read LED and Intermec
Ready-to-Work indicator
Location of the Status LEDs
Battery status LED
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-toWork indicator
Blue The CK3 is suspending or resuming
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.
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• 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.
2 Point 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.
3 Press 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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