Intermec CS40 User Manual
CS
40
Mobile Computer
User’s Manual
Intermec Technologies Corporation
Worldwide Headquarters
6001 36th Ave.W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
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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
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About the CS40 Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview of CS40 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About the Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CS40 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Turning On the CS40 for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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About the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Battery Life and Conservation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
About the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Entering Characters on the QWERTY Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Entering Characters on the Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuring the Screen Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Inserting a microSD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transferring Files To and From Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Understanding the User Interface and Intermec Applications. . . . . 17
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About the User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
About the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Title Bar Status Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Aligning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
About Intermec Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Applications Available on the Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Applications You Can Download to the Mobile Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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About the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Activating the UMTS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Turning the Phone On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Making a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Making an Emergency Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the Imager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Reading Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Capturing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Configuring the Image Capture Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
How to Integrate Image Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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About the Color Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Recording a Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Saving Pictures and Videos to an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Using GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
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About the Integrated GPS on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Using the GPSID Installed on the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Improving GPS Performance on the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Configuring the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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How to Configure the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Using Intermec Settings On the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Starting Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About the Structure of Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
How to Navigate in Intermec Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuring Profile Settings With Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Restoring Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
How to Hide Menu Items in Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Using Intermec Settings Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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About Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
About Wi-Fi (802.11b/g Radio) Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Configuring Bluetooth Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
About USB Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Creating an ISP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating a VPN Server Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
About Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
How to Choose Between Microsoft and Funk Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Loading a Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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Managing the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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How to Manage the Computer in Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
How to Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
How to Manage the Computer Using Third Party Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Developing and Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Packaging Your Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Choosing a Target Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation Console. . . . . . . . . . . .87
Installing Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device
Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Installing Applications Using a MicroSD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Launching Applications Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Updating the System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Updating Multiple Computers Using SmartSystems Foundation Console . . . .90
How to Send Image Updates Silently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Updating Individual Mobile Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Troubleshooting Your Mobile Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Troubleshooting the Wi-Fi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Troubleshooting 802.1x Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Checking 802.11 Network Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Troubleshooting Data Capture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Troubleshooting Operating the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Calling Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Finding Your Configuration Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Finding Your Operating System Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Resetting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Warm Booting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Cold Booting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Clean Booting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Cleaning the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
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Specifications and Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Physical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
CS40 Physical Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Power and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Touch Screen Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Standard Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Regulatory Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Bar Code Symbologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
CS40 Micro-AB USB Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
CS40 Docking Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
EA11 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
EA11 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Data Collection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
GPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Device Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Core Messaging Service Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Virtual Wedge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
Keypads and Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Standard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Imager Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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Basic Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Imager Predefined Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Symbology Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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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.
Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document
is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily
represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with
all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
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Before You Begin
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
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
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Who Should Read This Manual
This manual is written for the person who is responsible for
installing, configuring, and maintaining the CS40 Mobile Computer.
This manual provides you with information about the features of the
CS40, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and
troubleshoot it.
Before you work with the CS40, you should be familiar with your
network and general networking terms, such as IP address.
Related Documents
You may find these related software and programming documents
useful:
• Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual
• Intermec Developer Library (IDL) Resource Kit Developer’s Guide
• Intermec Terminal Emulator User’s Guide
• Intermec Browser User’s Manual
• Intermec Launcher Version 2.00 User’s Guide
Before You Begin
• Intermec Connection Manager User’s Guide
The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our
documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
To do wnload docume nts
1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click the Products tab.
3 Use the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For
example, to find the CS40 computer product page, select
Computers > Handheld Computers > CS40.
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
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1
Using the Computer
This chapter introduces the CS40 Mobile Computer with
Microsoft
about the basic features and functions of the CS40, as well as
the available accessories for the CS40.
®
Windows® Mobile 6.5. Use this chapter to learn
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About the CS40 Mobile Computer
The Intermec CS40 Mobile Computer is a lightweight, rugged mobile
computer built on the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 operating
system. This SmartPhone style mobile computer supports the latest
High Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA).
CS40 Front View
Notification LED
Good Read LED
Battery Status LED
Key Status LED
CS40 Back View
Camera
Flash
Speaker
Scan button
On/O
Docking connector
micro USB connector
Imager
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Overview of CS40 Features
The CS40 includes these standard features:
• EA11 area imager that can read bar codes and capture signatures
• Multi-processor architecture with 256 MB DRAM and 512 MB
Flash (approximately 350 MB free for custom applications)
• 3.75G UMTS (with EDGE, GPRS, and GSM fallback), 802.11b/g
CCX v4.0, and Bluetooth® radio
• Integrated GPS receiver
• 3-megapixel color camera
• Customer-accessible microSD slot for removable memory cards up
to 32 GB
• Customer-accessible SIM card slot
• Accelerometer that senses the angle of the computer and
automatically rotates the display between portrait and landscape
• Numeric or QWERTY keypad
The CS40 Mobile Computer with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio installed is
Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other 802.11b/g wireless LAN
devices.
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About the Status LEDs
The CS40 has four status LEDs.
Location of the CS40 Status LEDs
Notification LED
Key Status LED
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Good Read LED
Battery Status LED
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Status LED Descriptions
LED Color Description
Notification Orange The computer is notifying you of a pending
Good Read Green The computer has successfully decoded a bar
Battery
Key Status Green Caps Lock is enabled (QWERTY keypad).
CS40 Accessories
Your CS40 ships with a battery and a universal cell phone charger. All
other accessories are sold and ordered separately. For help, contact
your local Intermec sales representative.
CS40 Accessories
alarm or message.
code.
See
“About Battery Status” on page 9.
Green function keys are enabled (numeric
keypad).
Orange Orange function keys are enabled.
Accessory Description
CS40 Battery (Model 1005AB01)
CS40 Universal Cell Phone
Charger
CS40 Vehicle Power Adapter
(Model 9005AX01)
CS40 Power and Data Y-Cable
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The battery provides main power to the
CS40.
Use the charger to charge the battery
installed in the CS40 from an external
power supply.
Use the vehicle power adapter to charge
the battery installed the CS40 from your
vehicle.
Use the power and data y-cable to
simultaneously provide power to your
CS40 from an external power supply and
provide USB communications with your
PC. To use this accessory, you also need
the universal cell phone charger.
Note: To charge the CS40, you also need
to establish a connection to your PC
using Microsoft ActiveSync® or
Windows Mobile Device Center.
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Accessory Description
CS40 Vehicle Holder
CS40 Holster
CS40 Purse Use the purse accessory to carry your
CS40 Screen Protector This accessory provides additional
CS40 Tethered Stylus
Replacement Kit
CS40 USB Cover Replacement Kit You can order and install a replacement
Use the vehicle holder to hold your CS40
while you are using it in a vehicle.
Use the holster accessories to carry your
CS40 when you are not using it.
CS40 when you are not using it.
protection for the screen.
You can order and install a replacement
stylus.
cover for the USB port.
Turning On the CS40 for the First Time
The first time you turn on your CS40:
• you are prompted to select the language you want to use. Your
language selection applies to text used in the Windows Mobile user
interface and Microsoft applications.
• you need to align the touch screen.
To turn on the CS40 for the first time:
1 Insert the battery into the CS40.
The CS40 turns on, and you are prompted to select a language.
Note: You cannot change the language once it is loaded on your CS40.
The only way to modify the language selection is to reload or update
the firmware. For help, see “Updating the System Software” on page
89.
2 Use the u, d, and e keys to select a language and navigate
through the screens.
The language you selected loads on the CS40.
3 Fully charge the battery. For help, see “About the Battery” on
page 6.
4 When you are prompted, tap the screen to set up your CS40.
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5 Follow the onscreen instructions to align the touch screen.
The home screen appears.
About the Battery
The CS40 uses a battery pack (Model 1005AB01) as its main power
source.
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 remove the battery pack before turning off the CS40, the CS40
goes into a power off state and then cold boots. To preserve your data,
tap Start and then tap Shutdown to turn off the CS40 before removing
the battery.
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Charging the Battery
You need to fully charge the battery before using your CS40 for the
first time.
Note: Use only Intermec-approved charging accessories and methods
to charge the battery. Do not try to charge the battery through a direct
USB connection to a PC.
To charge the battery:
• Use one of the charging accessories in the next table.
CS40 Charging Accessories
Charging Accessory Charging Time
CS40 Universal Cell Phone Charger
CS40 Vehicle Power Adapter
CS40 Power and Data Y-Cable (also
requires the universal cell phone
charger)
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4 hours
6 hours
Variable. The charge time depends on
the amount of power provided by the
USB port on yourPC.
Note: To charge the CS40 with the
power and data y-cable, you also need to
establish a connection to your PC using
Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows
Mobile Device Center.
Changing the Battery
If your battery power is low, you need to either charge the battery in the
CS40, or replace it with a charged one.
If you remove the battery pack before turning off the CS40, the CS40
goes into a power off state and then cold boots. To preserve your data,
tap Start and then tap Shutdown to turn off the CS40 before removing
the battery.
To change the battery:
1 Save your files and close any open applications.
2 Tap Start > Shutdown to turn off the CS40.
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3 Push the battery release tab forward until the battery releases, and
lift the battery away from the CS40.
4 Insert the bottom of a fully charged battery into the CS40, and
press down firmly on the top of the battery. Make sure that the
battery release tab is fully engaged (locked).
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About Battery Status
Use the battery icon on the Title bar to see the power status of your
battery.
Battery Icon Status
Battery Icon Status
Use the battery status LED to see the charging status of your battery.
Location of the CS40 Status LEDs
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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 charge or replace the battery soon.
Battery is critically low. You need to replace the battery now.
Battery is charging.
Notification LED
Good Read LED
Battery Status LED
Key Status LED
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Battery Status LED
LED State Description
Steady green The CS40 is connected to a charger and the battery is
more than 95% charged.
Blinking red The battery is low. The CS40 goes into Suspend mode.
Charge or replace the battery.
Steady red The CS40 is connected to a charger and the battery is
charging.
Steady orange There is a battery error. The battery may be outside the
allowable charging temperature or you may need to
replace the battery.
Off The CS40 is not on external power and the battery is
operating normally.
About Battery Life and Conservation
Batteries that are stored outside the CS40 for long periods of time
slowly discharge. Intermec recommends storing the battery in a
charger to maintain battery performance.
Battery Conservation Tips
When You Want To: Do This to Save Battery Power:
Stop using the CS40 for 5
minutes or longer.
Store the CS40 for a few days. Charge the battery or connect the CS40 to
Store the CS40 for several weeks
or months.
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Make sure that the low battery icon is not
on the screen and the Battery LED is not
on. Press and hold the
about 4 seconds to suspend the CS40.
a power source.
Charge the battery, and then store the
CS40 in a cool location. If you store the
CS40 for several months, regularly
recharge the battery to keep it at peak
performance.
Power button for
About the Keypad
The CS40 comes with either a QWERTY keypad or a numeric keypad.
When you press a key, the keypad lights up, making the keys easier to
read.
CS40 QWERTY Keypad
CS40 Numeric Keypad
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About the Power Button
When you press and hold the Power button for about 4 seconds, you
put the CS40 into Suspend mode. This feature is designed to prolong
battery life. In this lower power mode, the CS40:
• continues to supply power to all memory.
• turns off power to most hardware, such as the display.
• puts the cell phone radio in standby mode. However, your cell
phone still responds to incoming calls.
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Entering Characters on the QWERTY Keypad
You need to use the orange modifier key b and the Shift key [ to
access all characters and functions.
To type a character:
• Press the key for that character.
To type a character or access a function on the overlay:
• Press b and then press the key for the character or function.
To only type characters or access functions on the overlay:
• Press b twice to lock the orange modifier key to stay on, and then
press the keys for the characters or functions.
To type a single uppercase letter:
• Press [ and then the letter key.
To type all uppercase letters:
• Press b [ to turn on Caps Lock, and then press the letter keys.
You can still type orange modifier characters by pressing b and
then the key for that character.
To turn off Caps Lock, press b [.
Entering Characters on the Numeric Keypad
You need to use the orange modifier key b to access all characters and
functions.
To type a character or access a function printed in orange on the
overlay:
• Press b and then press the key for the character or function.
To type a character or access a function (the Windows Start icon or
“ok”) printed in green on the overlay:
• Press
To type letters above a key:
• Press b and then press the key one to four times depending on the
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c and then press the key for the character or function.
position of the letter.
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For example, above 2 there are the letters “ABC”:
• To type “c”, press b
• To type “C,” press b
To only type letters:
• Press b
one to four times depending on the position of the letter.
While the orange modifier key is locked, press
uppercase and lowercase letters.
To unlock the orange modifier key, press b.
b to lock the orange modifier key, and then press the key
2 2 2.
1 and then press b 2 2 2.
Configuring the Screen Backlight
You can turn on the backlight to see the screen better, or you can turn
off the backlight to help conserve battery power.
To turn the screen backlight on and off:
• If you have a QWERTY keypad, press f.
• If you have a numeric keypad, press b.
By default, the CS40 goes into Screen Off mode when there is no
activity. Screen Off mode turns off the backlight and display. Press a
key or tap the screen to resume activity.
1 to toggle between
To configure the backlight:
1 Tap the Title bar at the top of the screen. The horizontal scroll
appears just under the Title bar.
2 Tap the Battery icon. The Power screen appears.
3 On the horizontal scroll, select Advanced.
4 With Turn off screen if device not used for selected, choose a
timeout value (1 to 5 minutes).
Adjusting the Volume
You can adjust the computer volume for your needs and your
environment. The volume includes sounds you hear when you tap the
screen or read bar codes with the imager. You can set the volume to off,
very low, low, medium, high, very high (default), or vibrate.
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To adjust the volume:
1 Tap the Title bar at the top of the screen. The horizontal scroll
appears just under the Title bar.
2 Tap the Volume icon. The Volume window appears.
3 Use your stylus or the u and d keys to adjust the volume sliders for
your computer and your phone, select Vibrate, or select Off.
Inserting a microSD Card
You can use a microSD™ card to increase file storage and install
software. The CS40 supports an optional 32 GB maximum capacity
microSD card.
Note: The CS40 resets when you remove the battery.
To install a microSD card:
1 Tap Start > Shutdown to turn off the CS40.
2 Push the battery release tab forward until the battery releases, and
lift the battery away from the CS40.
3 Open the card access door.
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4 Slide the microSD card door to the left to unlock it and open the
door.
5 Place the microSD card into the slot. Make sure that the card is
oriented as show in the previous illustration.
6 Close the microSD card door and slide it to the right to lock it in
place.
7 Close the card access door.
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8 Install the battery. Press down firmly on the top of the battery, and
make sure that the battery release tab is fully engaged.
9 Press the Power button. The CS40 cold boots.
Transferring Files To and From Your PC
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync (Windows XP or earlier) or Windows
Mobile Device Center (Windows Vista or Windows 7) to establish a
connection between your CS40 and PC. After you connect to your PC,
you can transfer files, synchronize files, remotely debug, and perform
other device management activities. ActiveSync and Windows Mobile
Device Center are a free applications available from the Microsoft web
site at www.windowsmobile.com/getstarted.
To transfer files to and from your PC:
1 Connect your CS40 to your PC with the power and data y-cable
accessory.
2 Install Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center on
your PC.
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2
Understanding the User Interface and
Intermec Applications
Use this chapter to learn about the Windows® Mobile® 6.5
user interface and how to interact with the screen. You can also
use this chapter to learn about the Intermec applications on
your computer, as well as additional Intermec applications you
can download.
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Horizontal scroll bar
Title bar
Tile bar
About the User Interface
The user interface for the Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 6.5 operating
system is different from previous versions of Windows. The interface is
touch-friendly and easier to navigate. Use the following sections to
understand how to interact with Windows Mobile 6.5.
About the Home Screen
When you turn on your mobile computer, the Home screen is the first
screen that appears. The Home screen contains three navigation bars:
the Title bar, the horizontal scroll, and the Tile bar.
The Windows Mobile 6.5 Home Screen
Use the Title bar icons to view the current status of information such
as signal strength and battery power remaining. For more information
on the Title bar icons, see “Title Bar Status Icons” on page 20.
A horizontal scroll appears when you tap an icon in the Title bar. This
horizontal scroll makes it easy to access the applications associated
with the Tile bar icons. The horizontal scroll also contains a magnifier
which improves the touch experience by making parts of the screen
large enough to access with your finger.
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