Intermec CV41ACA1A1BET01A User Manual

CV
41
Vehicle Mount Computer (Windows CE)
CV41C
User Guide
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as Revision 001.
Version Number
002 7/2012 Revised to include:
Date Description of Change
WWAN radio information.
Intermec Dashboard information.
ScanNGo configuration bar codes.
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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Send Feedback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Service Location Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
About the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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About the CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s New in This Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Overview of the CV41 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Supply Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About the Smart Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attach the CV41 to the Smart Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remove the CV41 from the Smart Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Secure the CV41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
CV41 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
About Internal UPS Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maximize the Internal UPS Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About the Backup Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Insert an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Protect the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjust the Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Enable the Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Change the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Connect an External Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
About the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use the Modifier Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Capitalize Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Enable or Disable the Keypad Backlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set the Keypad and Display Backlight Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Transfer Files To and From Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Understand the User Interface and Intermec Applications . . . . . . . . 27
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About the User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
About the Desktop Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Learn the Basic Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Use the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Use the Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Use Pop-Up Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Enter Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Use Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Calibrate the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Set the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sync to a Local Time Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
About Intermec Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Applications Available On the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Applications You Can Download For the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
About Intermec Launcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
About Features Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
About SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manage the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Manage the Computer in Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Develop and Install Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Package Your Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Choose a Target Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Install Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Install Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Install Applications Using an SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Update the Intermec Content Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Update the Operating System and Low-Level Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Update the Intermec Content Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Update Intermec Content Using SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . 42
Update Intermec Content Using a ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Configure the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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How to Configure the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Use Intermec Settings on the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Start Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
About the Structure of Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Navigate in Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Configure Profile Settings With Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Restore Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Hide Menu Items in Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Use Intermec Settings Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
About Network Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configure 802.11a/b/g (Wi-Fi) Radio Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configure Bluetooth Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Connect to a Bluetooth Scanner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Connect to a Bluetooth Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
About Serial and USB Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Connect to a USB Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Connect to a Serially Tethered Scanner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Create an ISP Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Create a VPN Server Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
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About Wireless Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Choose Between Microsoft and Funk Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Select a Funk Security Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Select Microsoft as Your Security Choice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Load a Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Use the Auto-On Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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About the Auto-On Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Enable the Auto-On Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Disable the Auto-On Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Use WWAN and GPS Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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About WWAN Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Activate UMTS Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Activate CDMA Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
About GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Test the GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Enable Screen Blanking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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About Screen Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Install the Hardware for Screen Blanking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Before You Install the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Tools You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Create a Custom Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Install Switch for Screen Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Enable Screen Blanking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Troubleshoot and Maintain the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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About the Intermec Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshoot Your Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshoot the Wi-Fi Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Troubleshoot 802.1x Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Check 802.11 Network Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Troubleshoot Reading Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Troubleshoot Operating the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Call Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Find Your Configuration Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Find Your Operating System Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Reset the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cold Boot the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Warm Boot the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clean Boot the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Disconnect the UPS Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Replace the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
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Clean the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Specifications and Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
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Physical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Power and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Standard Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Wireless LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Data Collection Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Core Messaging Service Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Device Monitor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
RFID Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Virtual Wedge Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Port Pin Assignments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
COM 1 and COM 2 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
CANBUS/Audio Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Power Supply Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
USB Dongle Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Contents
Keypads and Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Standard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
ScanNGo Wi-Fi Configuration Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
C
Radio Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
2D Configuration Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
1D Configuration Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
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Contents
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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 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 cautions.
This section explains how to identify and understand cautions and notes that are in this document.
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.
Before You Begin

Global Services and Support

Warranty Information

To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website 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.

Web Support

Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com to download our current manuals (in PDF).
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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.

Send Feedback

Your feedback is crucial to the continual improvement of our documentation. To provide feedback about this manual, please contact the Intermec Technical Communications department directly at TechnicalCommunications@intermec.com.

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 website, click About Us > Contact Us.

Service Location Support

For the most current listing of service locations, click Support > Returns and Repairs > Repair Locations.

Related Documents

This is a list of related Intermec documents.
Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual
Intermec Developer Library (IDL) Resource Kit Developer’s Guide
The Intermec website at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
To download docu ments
1 Visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com.
2 Click the Products tab.
3 Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For
example, to find the CV41 computer product page, click Computers > Fixed Vehicle Computers > CV41.
4 Click the Manuals tab.
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If your product does not have its own product page, click Support > Manuals. Use the Product Category, the Product Family, and Product to find your documentation.

Patent Information

Product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
5,218,191; 5,233,172; 5,241,488; 5,243,602; 5,258,606; 5,288,985; 5,308,966; 5,342,210; 5,359,185; 5,389,770; 5,397,885; 5,414,251; 5,416,463; 5,442,167; 5,464,972; 5,468,947; 5,468,950; 5,477,044; 5,486,689; 5,500,516; 5,502,297; 5,504,367; 5,514,858; 5,534,684; 5,536,924; 5,539,191; 5,541,419; 5,548,108; 5,550,362; 5,550,364; 5,565,669; 5,572,007; 5,576,529; 5,594,230; 5,598,007; 5,608,578; 5,616,909; 5,619,027; 5,640,001; 5,659,431; 5,672,860; 5,684,290; 5,719,678; 5,729,003; 5,742,041; 5,761,219; 5,764,798; 5,777,308; 5,777,309; 5,777,310; 5,786,583; 5,798,509; 5,798,513; 5,804,805; 5,811,776; 5,811,777; 5,818,027; 5,821,523; 5,834,749; 5,837,987; 5,841,121; 5,842,070; 5,854,478; 5,862,267; 5,869,840; 5,873,070; 5,877,486; 5,878,395; 5,886,338; 5,895,906; 5,902,987; 5,902,988; 5,912,452; 5,923,022; 5,936,224; 5,949,056; 5,969,321; 5,969,326; 5,979,768; 5,987,192; 5,992,750; 6,003,775; 6,012,640; 6,016,960; 6,018,597; 6,024,289; 6,034,379; 6,036,093; 6,039,252; 6,064,763; 6,095,422; 6,097,839; 6,102,289; 6,102,295; 6,119,941; 6,128,414; 6,138,915; 6,149,061; 6,149,063; 6,152,370; 6,155,490; 6,158,661; 6,164,542; 6,164,545; 6,173,893; 6,195,053; 6,234,393; 6,234,395; 6,249,008; 6,328,214; 6,330,975; 6,345,765; 6,356,949; 6,367,699; 6,375,075; 6,375,076; 6,435,411; 6,484,944; 6,641,046; 6,669,087; 6,681,994; 6,688,523; 6,732,930; 6,879,428; 6,889,903; 6,974,085; 7,035,466; 7,143,941; 7,185,819; 7,190,835; 7,232,072; 7,322,526; 6,847,620; 6,857,013; 6,944,446; 6,970,459; 6,976,062; 7,125,743; 7,139,870; 7,159,764; 7,206,338; 7,208,916; 7,210,633; 7,271,679; 7,298,791; 7,325,741; 7,327,988; 7,336,853; 7,451,441; 7,564,799; 7,572,990; 7,580,395; 7,590,425; 7,633,550; 7,669,201; 7,761,864; 7,888,913; 7,895,267; 7,924,346; 7,962,104; 8,002,173; 8,014,354; 8,064,924.
Before You Begin
There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
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About the Computer
This chapter introduces the CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer with Windows® CE operating system. Use this chapter to learn about the basic features and available accessories.
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Speakers
Power button
Microphone

About the CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer

The rugged CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer is designed for real-time data collection applications in warehousing, distribution, work-in-process, time and attendance, and stationary applications. The CV41 is highly configurable and runs on the Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 operating system. Additionally, the CV41 supports terminal emulation applications, browser-based applications, and custom applications.
The CV41 is used with the smart dock. The dock installs onto a vehicle and provides conditioned power to the CV41. All peripheral connections are also made on the dock. With the CV41 design, you can easily remove the CV41 from the smart dock and attach it to another vehicle that is equipped with a dock.
CV41 Front View
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CV41 Back View with Quick Mount Smart Dock
Wi-Fi antenna plug
Strain relief
clamps
Wi-Fi (aux) antenna plug
COM1
COM2
GPS antenna plug
WWAN antenna plug
USB connector
CANBUS/audio connector
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CV41 Back View with Quick Mount Smart Dock
Fuse
Power connector
Power button
Laptop security cable provision

What’s New in This Release

This version of the user guide contains these updates:
Padlock provision
Added information about enabling the WWAN radio. For more
information, see “About WWAN Communications” on page 82.
Added information on the Intermec Dashboard. For more
information, see “About the Intermec Dashboard” on page 90.
Added ScanNGo bar codes to the manual. For more information,
see “ScanNGo Wi-Fi Configuration Bar Codes” on page 127.

Overview of the CV41 Features

The CV41 includes these standard features:
WVGA display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels
1 GB of RAM memory
1 GB flash memory with user-installable expansion slot supporting
an additional 1 to 4 GB SD card
802.11a/b/g and Bluetooth® radios
Optional WWAN radio (available in North America, Europe, and
Australia only)
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Intel Atom 1.6 GHz processor
The CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer has an IEEE 802.11a/b/g radio installed and Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other
802.11a/b/g wireless LAN devices.

Power Supply Options

To use the CV41, you must apply power to it. By default, the CV41 comes with a DC power cable that connects directly to a forklift battery running 10-60 VDC power. Other power supply options include:
6-96 DC/DC Power Supply
AC/DC Power Supply
The AC/DC power supply must be connected to a 120 V, 60 Hz supply in North America, or to a 230 V, 50 Hz power supply outside of North America (appropriate AC cable not included). Make sure that the external AC power is properly grounded and provides a maximum of 15 A of overcurrent protection (10 A for 230 V circuits). For more information on installing any of these power supply options, see the
CV41 Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference Guide.
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Note: In North America, the AC power supply is intended for use with a UL Listed ITE power supply with an output rating of 12 to 48 VDC, minimum 15 W. Outside of North America, the power supply is inteded for use with an IEC certified ITE power supply with an output rating of 12 to 48 VDC, minimum 15 W.
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About the Smart Dock

The smart dock is secured to a forklift using a RAM mounting kit and provides conditioned power to the CV41. The CV41 can then be connected or removed from the smart dock at any time. With this unique system, you can easily move the CV41 from one vehicle equipped with the smart dock to another. Additionally, the dock provides:
a USB port
two COM ports
a CANBUS/audio port
strain relief cable mounts
To connect any accessory such as a tethered scanner, an audio headset, or a USB flash drive, you need to purchase the correct accessory cables. For more information, contact your local Intermec representative.
Make sure the smart dock is powered off before you connect any cables to it.

Attach the CV41 to the Smart Dock

Once you have secured the smart dock and connected it to power, attach the CV41 to the smart dock.
1 Press and hold the Power button on the CV41 until the computer
turns off.
2 Locate the protruding lip on the rear of the CV41.
3 Place the lip of the CV41 over the top of the dock.
4 Slide the CV41 from side-to-side until the CV41 is seated into the
smart dock.
5 Push down onto the smart dock until you hear a click.
6 If necessary, adjust the viewing angle by adjusting the pivot arm on
the RAM mount.
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7 Press the Power button on the smart dock to turn on the dock.
8 Press the Power button on the CV41 to turn on the CV41.
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Remove the CV41 from the Smart Dock

The CV41 can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with the smart dock to another.
1 Press and hold the Power button on the CV41 until the computer
turns off.
2 Pull down on the red quick release handle.
3 Pull the bottom of the CV41 away from the smart dock.
4 Lift the CV41 away from the dock.
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Secure the CV41

If you do not want users to remove the CV41 from a forklift, use either a padlock or a laptop security provision to keep your CV41 safe.
Padlock Provision Location
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Laptop Security Provision Location
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About the LEDs

The LEDs on the CV41 tell the state of the computer. Use this section to learn about the connection and system LEDs.
Connection LEDs
WWAN LED
Wi-Fi LED
Bluetooth LED
Connection LED Status Descriptions
LED State Description
WWAN Solid green The CV41 is connected to WWAN.
Off The CV41 is not connected to WWAN.
Wi-Fi Solid green The CV41 is connected to Wi-Fi.
Off The CV41 is not connected to Wi-Fi.
Bluetooth Solid blue Bluetooth is turned on.
Off Bluetooth is turned off.
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System LEDs
System LED
UPS battery LED
Solid state drive LED
System LED Status Descriptions
LED State Description
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System Solid green The CV41 is on, or the CV41 is on but the
backlight or display may be off.
Blinking green every 4.5 seconds
Blinking green every 1.5 seconds
The CV41 is in suspend mode, or external power is not present.
The CPU temperature is less than -20 °C (-4 °F), the heater is warming the CPU for 30 seconds, or the CV41 needs to be moved to a warmer environment.
Off The CV41 is off, external power is not
present, or it is in suspend mode.
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System LED Status Descriptions (Continued)
LED State Description
UPS battery
Solid state drive

CV41 Accessories

The CV41 does not ship with any accessories. All accessories are sold and ordered separately. For help, contact your local Intermec sales representative.
CV41 Accessories
Solid green (External power present) The UPS battery
is charging. (External power not present) The CV41 is
off or the UPS battery is not present.
Solid amber (External power present) There is no UPS
battery present, the CV41 is out of charging temperature range, a charge timeout has occurred, or there is a charging fault.
(External not present) UPS battery is supplying power and is discharging.
Off The UPS battery is fully charged, or is not
charging.
Flashing green Read or write activity is occurring.
Off There is no read or write activity.
Accessory Description
Quick Mount Smart Dock The smart dock provides a mount for the
CV41, and supplies conditioned power to the CV41. For more information, see the CV41
Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference Guide.
RAM Mounting Kit Use this mounting kit to attach the CV41 to a
variety of surfaces, including a vehicle or to your desktop. For more information, see the
CV41 Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference Guide.
USB Y-Cable Use the USB cable to connect USB devices and
peripherals to the CV41.
Screen Blanking Box Use the screen blankinig box to turn off the
CV41 display while a vehicle is in motion.
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CV41 Accessories (Continued)
Accessory Description
CANBUS Y-Cable Use the CANBUS Y-Cable to connect a
CANBUS interface to the CV41.
UPS Battery Purchase a new UPS battery when the one in
your CV41 does not provide satisfactory operating time.
Audio Cable Use the audio cable to connect a headset to the
CV41.
Headset Use the headset for a hands-free voice solution.
Touch Screen Protective Film (10 pack)
Stylus Kit (5 pack) Use the stylus to navigate around the user
WWAN Adhesive Mount Antenna Kit
GPS Antenna Kit Purchase the GPS antenna to provide GPS
6-96 VDC Power Connection Kit
AC Power Supply Use the AC power supply to power the CV41.
Use the protective film to to reduce wear and protect the touch screen from being damaged.
interface of the CV41.
Purchase the WWAN antenna to provide WWAN connectivity to a WWAN-enabled CV41.
connectivity to a GPS-enabled CV41.
Use this kit to supply power to trucks that are that run a voltage of greater than 60 VDC.
The power supply can be connected to a 120 V or to a 230 V supply. If you are outside of the United States, you must supply your own power cord.
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About Internal UPS Battery

The CV41 contains an internal UPS battery that is automatically charged when you place the CV41 in a powered smart dock. The UPS battery can power the CV41 for a minimum of 30 minutes at -20 (-40
°F) or higher. The UPS battery allows you to continue using the
CV41 when it is not mounted in a dock or when the vehicle battery is being changed.
If the UPS battery becomes critically low on power, the CV41 performs a controlled shutdown. You can recharge it by placing the CV41 into the smart dock. You can fully charge a discharged UPS battery in approximately 4 hours.
If you plan on shipping the CV41 to a different location, make sure the internal UPS battery is disconnected. For help, see
“Disconnect the UPS Battery” on page 99.

Maximize the Internal UPS Battery Usage

Adjust the backlight, screen, or computer turn off times to maximize the internal UPS battery usage. The changes you make to these settings are cumulative. For example, if you set the backlight and screen turn off times to 15 sec and the CV41 turn off times to 5 min, the CV41 actually turns off after 5 min and 15 sec.
Note: Disabling the backlight also disables the screen and the CV41 turn off times. Conversely, disabling the screen turn off time also disables the CV41 turn off times.
°C
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. The
Intermec Settings screen appears.
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2 Tap Device Settings > Power Management > Battery Power. The
Battery Power screen appears.
3 Adjust the Backlight, Screen, and Device turn off times in the
dropdown menus.
4 Tap OK when you are finished to save your changes.

About the Backup Battery

The CV41 has a permanent Lithium-Ion battery installed to maintain the time, date, and CMOS setup information for a minimum of 90 days. The Lithium-Ion battery is not user-replaceable and should last five years before it needs a replacement.
The backup battery must only be changed by authorized service personnel. For more information, contact your local Intermec service representative.
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Insert an SD Card

You can use an SD card to increase file storage and install software. The computer supports an optional 1 to 4 GB maximum capacity SD card.
1 Remove the CV41 from the smart dock.
2 Press the Power button to place the CV41 in Suspend mode.
3 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that
secure the SD card access panel.
SD card
4 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
5 Reattach the SD card access panel and screw to a torque value of
4 to 5 in/lbs.
6 Reattach the CV41 to the smart dock.
7 Press the Power button to resume the CV41 from Suspend mode.
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About the Touch Screen

The CV41 comes with an 8-inch color touch screen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The display also comes with an optional heater to reduce condensation on the external surface of the display when moving between sub-freezing temperatures and normal temperatures.

Protect the Touch Screen

Apply the optional touch screen protective film to help protect the screen from minor damage, scratches, and abrasions. Contact your local Intermec representative to order protective film for your touch screen.
1 Clean the touch screen from fingerprints, lint particles, dust, and
smudges. For more information, see “Clean the Computer” on
page 101.
2 Peel off the backing from the film to expose the adhesive.
3 Slide one edge of the film between the touch screen and display
housing.
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4 Repeat Step 3 for the other three edges of the touch screen film.

Adjust the Screen Brightness

Depending on the current lighting conditions of the environment, you may want to adjust the screen brightness of the CV41.
Note: If the ambient light sensor is enabled, you cannot adjust the screen brightness on the CV41.
1 On the keypad, tap the ALT key to enable the secondary keys.
2 Tap F7 to increase brightness or F8 to decrease the brightness.
3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to increase or decrease brightness.
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Enable the Defroster

If your CV41 contains a defroster, use it to help reduce condensation on an external surface when the computer is moving between sub-freezing and normal temperatures.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. The
Intermec Settings screen appears.
2 Tap Device Settings > Heater. The Heater screen appears.
3 In Screen heater, select Enabled.
4 In Screen heater turns on at:, set the temperature tripping point
in degrees Celsius. When the temperature reaches the trip point, the heater automatically turns on.
5 Tap OK to save and exit the Heater screen.
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Change the Volume

The CV41 can make sounds when you tap the screen or use an attached scanner. You can change the CV41 volume to suit your needs and the environment.
1 On the keypad, tap ALT to enable the secondary keys.
2 Tap F9 to increase volume or F10 to decrease the volume.
3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to increase or decrease volume.

Connect an External Antenna

The CV41 comes with either an internal or external Wi-Fi antenna option. If you ordered the external antenna option, you can purchase antennas to mount on a wall, forklift, or other flat surface using screws or small patches of adhesive-backed hook and loop fastener material.
Note: If you have the internal 802.11 antenna option, you cannot connect an external 802.11 antenna to your CV41. If you are using GPS or WWAN, you must connect an external GPS or WWAN antenna.
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1 Using your own hardware, secure the external antenna to a wall,
forklift, or other flat surface.
2 Secure the antenna to one of the antenna plugs on the CV41.
Wi-Fi antenna plug
Wi-Fi (aux) antenna plug
GPS antenna plug
WWAN antenna plug
Because system performance and antenna polarization are site-dependent, a permanent mounting location may require some experimentation. In most fixed installations, you should mount the antenna initially in a vertically-polarized position, with the cable from the antenna parallel to the floor and ceiling. For information on purchasing an antenna, contact your local Intermec sales representative.
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About the Keypad

The CV41 comes with one standard keypad overlay and contains a backlight for low light conditions. Use the following sections to understand how to use the keypad.
If you need to remap the keypad, use the Device Resource Kit. You can download this Resource Kit from the Intermec Developer Library website at www.intermec.com/idl.
CV41 Keypad Overlay
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Use the Modifier Keys

The CV41 keypad provides modifier keys to let you access additional characters, symbols, and functions printed on the keypad overlay. Once you understand how to use the modifier keys and key sequences, you can access all of the additional features printed on the keypad overlay.
There are three modifier keys: the orange (
b ) key, the green ( Alt ) key,
and the Control ( Ctrl ) key.
Use 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 the key.
Enable the Control modifier key.
b key (LED turns on) and then the key with the character or function printed above it (LED turns off).
Alt key (LED turns on) and then the key with the character or function printed above it (LED turns off).
Ctrl key (LED turns on) and then the key with the character or function printed above it (LED turns off)
Press b and then ¡ to select the F11 function.
Press Alt and then P to select the Print function.

Capitalize Characters

You can capitalize characters individually, or you can type all capital letters by enabling Caps Lock.
To capitalize a single character:
Press the
] key. The Shift key LED flashes to show that the Shift
key is enabled for one key press.
To enable Caps lock:
Press the
b key, and then the ] key. The Shift key LED lights up
green to show that the CV41 is in Caps Lock mode.
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To disable Caps Lock:
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When Caps Lock is enabled, press the
The Shift key LED turns off to show that Caps Lock has been disabled.

Enable or Disable the Keypad Backlight

The computer has a keypad backlight for low light conditions. By default, the keypad backlight is enabled. Disable the keypad to conserve power.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. The
Intermec Settings screen appears.
2 Tap Device Settings > Backlight > Keypad Backlight. The
Keypad Backlight screen appears.
b key, and then the ] key.
3 Clear the check box to disable the backlight, and select the check
box to enable it.
4 Tap OK to save your changes.
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Set the Keypad and Display Backlight Timer

The keypad backlight and the display backlight share the same timer. When the display is on, the keypad backlight is also on. Use this section to learn how to set the keypad and display backlight timer.
1 Tap Start > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. The Intermec
Settings screen appears.
2 Tap Device Settings > Power Management > Battery Power. The
Battery Power screen appears.
3 Select the amount of time you want the backlight timer to stay on.
4 Tap OK to save your settings.

Transfer 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 the CV41 and a 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 free applications available from the Microsoft website at www.microsoft.com/download.
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To establish a partnership between your CV41 and a PC, you need to physically connect your computer to your PC using a standard USB cable, and a USB cable adapter. To buy the USB cable adapter, contact your local Intermec representative.
1 Connect the CV41 to the smart dock.
2 Secure the USB cable adapter to the smart dock.
3 Connect the USB cable to the USB cable adapter and to your PC.
4 Download ActiveSync from the Microsoft website and install
ActiveSync on your PC.
5 Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a partnership. When
the partnership is established, the Microsoft ActiveSync screen appears on your PC.
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Understand the User Interface and Intermec Applications
Use this chapter to learn about the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 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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Windows CE Tasbar
Windows Desktop

About the User Interface

The user interface for the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 operating system is similar to previous versions of Windows CE. The interface is touch-friendly and easy to navigate. Use the following sections to understand how to interact with Windows CE.

About the Desktop Screen

When you turn on your computer, the Desktop screen is the first screen that appears, unless Intermec Terminal Emulator (ITE) is configured to automatically launch. The Desktop screen contains the Desktop and the Taskbar.
Windows CE Default Screen
Tap Start > Help, then select a topic on the computer to find additional information on Windows CE components.

Learn the Basic Skills

This section describes the basic concepts of using and customizing the vehicle mount computer and Windows CE.
Use the Touch Screen
Use your finger or stylus to navigate around the CV41 user interface.
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Touch Screen Navigation
Action Description
Tap Tap the screen once with your stylus or finger to select
options, open or close applications, or launch menus.
Double-tap Double-tap the screen with your stylus or finger to
launch applications.
Drag Hold your stylus or finger on the screen and drag across
the screen to select text and images.
Tap and hold Tap and hold your stylus or finger 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.
Use the Taskbar
The Taskbar is located at the bottom of the screen. It displays the Start menu icon, the current time, the Input panel icon, and the current status of information such as external power connections, and battery power remaining. Use the following table for CV41 specific taskbar icons.
Taskbar Icons
Icon Description
The remaining power for the UPS battery from 0 to 100 percent.
The UPS battery is charging.
The CV41 is connected to external power.
For more information on Windows CE 6.0 icons, tap Start > Help, then select a topic on the computer to find additional information on Windows CE components.
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Use Pop-Up Menus
Use pop-up menus to quickly perform an action on an item. For example, you can use a pop-up menu to delete or make a copy of an item. To access a pop-up menu, tap and hold the item on which you want to perform the action. When the menu appears, tap the action you want to perform, or tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing the action.

Enter Information

If you do not use the keypad, you can enter information on your vehicle mount computer in several ways depending on the program you are using.
Understanding the Ways to Enter Information
Action Description
Typing Enter typed text into the computer by tapping keys on
the onscreen keyboard or by using handwriting recognition software.
Writing Use the stylus to write directly on the screen.
Drawing Use the stylus to draw directly on the screen.
Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your computer. You can either type using the onscreen keyboard or write using Transcriber. The characters appear as typed text.
1 Tap the Input Panel icon. The Input Panel menu appears.
2 Tap LargeKB. The large keyboard displays on the desktop of the
computer.
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Use Transcriber
Use Transcriber to write anywhere on the screen using the stylus just as you would on paper. You can write an entire sentence of information, and then pause to let Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.
1 Double-tap the Transcriber icon on the desktop. The Transcriber
Intro help box appears on the desktop with some tips on how to use Transcriber.
2 Click OK to close the help box. The Transcriber Input Panel
appears in the lower right corner of the desktop.
3 Write anywhere on the screen. Pause and let Transcriber change the
written characters to typed characters.

Calibrate the Screen

You may need to calibrate your screen if you tap on one area and it registers in a different area of the screen. Make sure you use the stylus to complete the alignment process.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus.
2 Select the Calibration tab.
3 Tap the Recalibrate button.
4 Follow the prompts on the screen to complete the alignment
process.

Set the Date and Time

Use this section to learn how to set the date and time for the CV41. Optionally, you can sync the date and time to a local time server.
1 Tap the clock on the taskbar. The Date/Time Properties screen
appears.
2 Set your current date, time, and time zone.
3 Select the Automatically adjust clock for daylight savings if you
want the CV41 to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.
4 Tap Apply to save your settings.
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Sync to a Local Time Server
To keep your CV41 time and date running accurately, you can sync it to a local time server through an internet connection.
1 Establish an ActiveSync connection.
2 On the CV41, tap My Device > Windows.
3 Copy the GrabTime.ini file and place it onto your desktop PC.
4 Open the .ini file and add the local time server domain to the top of
the .ini file.
5 (Optional) Delete the remaining time server domains from the list.
6 Save the .ini file and copy it back to the My Device\Windows folder
on the CV41.
7 On the CV41, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Options.
8 Select Autolaunch TimeSync and tap OK.

About Intermec Applications

Intermec provides many useful applications to help you configure, troubleshoot, and connect your computer to other devices and networks. You can also download additional applications from the Intermec website to help you use all of the features of your computer.

Applications Available On the Computer

Use this table to understand some of the Intermec applications available on your computer.
Applications Available On the Computer
Icon Application Description
Intermec Settings Use Intermec Settings to configure your
computer. You can use Intermec Settings to individually configure a computer or you can use it through SmartSystems to configure all of your computers.
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Applications Available On the Computer (Continued)
Icon Application Description
iSpyWiFi Use iSpyWiFi to check your 802.11 status
and diagnose issues with the connection.
Profile Settings Use Profile Settings to easily configure the
computer for a specific use. You can choose predefined value for Power settings.
Tap the Profile Setting you want to use.
You will see a message that changes are saved and a check mark appears next to your choice.
Bluetooth Printing Use the Bluetooth Printing application to
connect to a Bluetooth printer.
Bluetooth Scanning Use the Bluetooth Scanning application to
connect to a Bluetooth scanner.
Intermec Browser Intermec Browser is a locked-down web
application for your computer that is compatible with Internet Explorer 6.0. You can configure Intermec Browser for your specific application requirements and design your own web pages.
Intermec Terminal Emulator (ITE)
Intermec Terminal Emulator (ITE), part of Intermec Client Pack (ICP), is a terminal emulation client designed for enterprise-level data collection.
ITE is packed with enhancements that improve productivity, reduce errors, and deliver fast return on investment. It supports multiple emulation protocols in a single client and has new features such as session persistence, remote management and configuration, and offers a maintenance plan to keep you up-to-date with the latest releases and upgrades.
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Applications You Can Download For the Computer

You can download several Intermec applications from the website that extend the capabilities of your computer. All of the applications explained below are available from the Intermec website. Some of the applications require the purchase of a license to run. To find the application you want, go to www.intermec.com > Support > Downloads and then enter the information to find your computer.
About Intermec Launcher
Intermec Launcher is a Microsoft Windows application, designed for Intermec computers, that provides a platform from which other applications may be launched while attempting to provide a locked-down environment. You can configure Intermec Launcher for your specific application requirements. You can download and use Intermec Launcher for a 60-day evaluation period. After the evaluation period expires, you will need to purchase a license.
About Features Demo
Intermec Features Demo provides a simple way to explore the key features of your computer. You will find applications that demonstrate scanning, document imaging, image capture, printing, and GPS functionality. Many of the applications that are part of Features Demo also have separate full-featured versions that you can download and license for your computer.
About SmartSystems Foundation
SmartSystems™ is an easy-to-use software platform that provides IT Administrators and Integrators a single, integrated portal for hands-free provisioning, deployment, and management of Intermec devices minimizing the effort spent on software upgrades, equipment monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting.
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SmartSystems Foundation provides a consistent way to manage Intermec devices including computers, vehicle mounted computers, RFID readers, printers and bar code scanners, located on-site or remote, to make the most of limited IT resources, and lower the total cost of ownership for Intermec data collection equipment. SmartSystems Foundation can be downloaded at no charge from the Intermec website. For more information, visit
www.intermec.com/SmartSystems.
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Manage the Computer
Use this chapter to learn how to remotely update, configure, and monitor your Intermec computers. You will also find information on installing and developing software applications as well as how to upgrade the system software.
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Manage the Computer in Your Network

When you have multiple computers and peripherals in your network, it is essential to have an easy way to manage updates, configure all of the devices, and remotely troubleshoot problems. Intermec provides a free device management software platform called SmartSystems™ Foundation to help you manage your devices. You can also purchase third-party device management software through a vendor.

Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems Foundation

SmartSystems Foundation is a software platform that lets you manage all of your SmartSystems-enabled devices simultaneously from a central server. The SmartSystems Foundation console displays all SmartSystems-enabled computers and peripherals in your network.
Intermec SmartSystems Foundation Console
Through the console, you can:
drag-and-drop configuration bundles, operating system updates,
and firmware upgrades to multiple computers.
save configuration settings from a single device and deploy those
settings to many devices simultaneously.
remotely change settings on SmartSystems-enabled computers and
peripherals.
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The SmartSystems Foundation console can report on asset locations and battery status, making it easier to manage your devices.
With a Provisioning license, SmartSystems Foundation can automatically push software, configuration settings, and other files to connected computers. You can download SmartSystems Foundation from the Intermec website at no charge. For more information, visit
www.intermec.com/SmartSystems. To purchase a Provisioning
license, contact your local Intermec sales representative.

Develop and Install Applications

Use the Intermec Resource Kits and the CV41 Software Development Kits to develop applications to run on the computer. The Resource Kits are a library of C++, .NET, Java, and web components grouped by functionality that you can use to create applications for the computer. The Resource Kits are part of the Intermec Developer Library (IDL), and can be downloaded from the Intermec website at
www.intermec.com/idl.
For more information, see the Intermec Developer Library Resource Kit
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Package Your Application

For very simple applications, the executable file may be the only file you need to deploy. More typically, you will have a set of files to install.
Intermec recommends using .cab files to install your applications. The computer uses standard Windows CE .cab files and will install third-party .cab files.

Choose a Target Location

Place your application in any of these memory locations on the computer:
The ObjectStore.
The optional SD card. Depending on available disk space, consider
installing your application files on the SD card. Using a card creates the \SD Card folder on the computer.
The \System folder. Applications and data in the \System folder
will persist through a clean boot.
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Install Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation Console

You can use the SmartSystems console to drag-and-drop Intermec applications onto your computer. The console is part of SmartSystems Foundation.
1 Download your application file from the Intermec website and
unzip it on your desktop PC.
2 Double-click the application file to install it. The application file
should appear in the Software Vault.
3 From the SmartSystems console in the Software Vault,
drag-and-drop the application onto each computer in your network, or drop the application on a group of computers contained in a folder.

Install Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync

When you only have a few computers to update with applications, you can copy files using Microsoft ActiveSync. This procedure assumes that Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on your PC and is up and running.
1 Connect to the computer using ActiveSync.
2 Copy the .cab files from your PC to the CV41.
3 Browse to the .cab files and tap the files to install them.

Install Applications Using an SD Card

Use an SD card to install applications on one computer at a time or if you have no network connection.
1 Copy your application file to the storage card.
2 Install the SD card in the CV41.
3 On the CV41, browse to the SD Card folder and run your
application.
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Update the Intermec Content Software

The computer uses a series of cab files to update the operating system (OS), low-level firmware, and Intermec Content files.
SSPB files deliver Intermec functionality such as data collection, configuration, and wireless security to your CV41. As new features are added to these components, you can upgrade your SSPB files without needing to upgrade the operating system. Similarly, features added to the operating system do not affect the functionality of the SSPB, and you can choose to upgrade only the operating system.

Update the Operating System and Low-Level Firmware

Use a USB flash drive to upgrade the operating system (OS) and low -level firmware of the CV41. Before you can update your CV41, you need:
a USB Y-Cable.
a USB flash drive.
the upgrade .exe file. This file is available from the Intermec website
at www.intermec.com. Go to Support > Downloads > OS/Firmware/Drivers list.
After you locate these items, you can update your computer.
1 Connect the USB flash drive to your PC.
2 Download and install the OS update file to your PC.
3 Click Create_CV41_Update_Drive.bat. A command window
appears and scans your PC for a connected USB flash drive.
4 In the Command window, press 3 and then Enter. The USB flash
drive is formatted and the update files are loaded onto the drive.
5 Remove the USB flash drive and insert it into the smart dock.
6 Make sure the that the smart dock is connected to power and insert
the CV41 into the dock.
7 Turn on the CV41. A screen prompt appears.
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8 Press F and then Enter to update the OS and device firmware. The
installer installs the update onto the CV41. When it is finished, the CV41 turns off.
9 Remove the USB flash drive and press the Power button. The CV41
continues the update process. After the update is complete, the computer boots again.

Update the Intermec Content Software

You can use these methods to update the Intermec Content software on the CV41:
You can update individual computers, or multiple computers at
the same time using the SmartSystems console. For help, see the next section, “Update Intermec Content Using SmartSystems
Foundation” on page 42.
You can update individual computers using ActiveSync.
Update Intermec Content Using SmartSystems Foundation
You can use the SmartSystems console to update the Intermec Content on your CV41. The console is part of SmartSystems Foundation and is available from the Intermec website. Before you can update your CV41, you need:
SmartSystems Foundation. To download SmartSystems
Foundation, go to www.intermec.com/SmartSystems and click the Downloads tab.
the SSPB files you want to install. These SSPB files are available
from the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. Go to Support > Downloads > OS/Firmware/Drivers list.
After you locate these items, you can update your CV41 using SmartSystems Foundation.
1 Open the SmartSystems console.
2 Make sure the computer is discovered.
3 Make sure the computer is in the powered smart dock and that
power management is disabled.
4 Download the SmartSystems bundle to your PC.
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5 Double-click the SmartSystems bundle on your PC to extract the
update files to the software vault.
6 From the SmartSystems console, locate the bundle to install and
drag it to each computer (or group in a folder) you want to update. The SmartSystems console installs the update to your computers.
Note: The SmartSystems console indicates that your computer is offline by displaying a red stop symbol until the computer reboots and connects to the system.

Update Intermec Content Using a ActiveSync

Use ActiveSync to update individual computers.
1 Establish an ActiveSync partnership. For help, see “Transfer Files
To and From Your PC” on page 24.
2 From your desktop PC, download the bundle you want to install.
These bundles are available from the Intermec website at
www.intermec.com. Go to Support > Downloads >
OS/Firmware/Drivers list.
3 Transfer the bundle file to \System directory on the CV41.
4 Tap on the file on the CV41. The computer reboots. After the
computer reboots, the bundle files installs. When the installation is finished, the CV41 reboots once again.
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Configure the Computer
Use this chapter to learn about the available methods for configuring your computer and how to use Intermec Settings. You can also use this chapter to learn how to configure network communications and wireless security.
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How to Configure the Computer

You can configure many parameters on the computer such as the bar code symbologies it decodes or the network settings. The values you set for these parameters determine how the computer operates.
There are several ways to configure the computer:
Directly on the computer. You can use Intermec Settings directly
on the computer to change only the settings on that computer. For more information, see the next section..
Remotely using Intermec SmartSystems Foundation. When you
use SmartSystems, you can remotely configure all of your CV41 vehicle mount computers as well as other SmartSystems-enabled Intermec computers and peripherals. For more information, see
“Use Intermec Settings Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation” on page 55.
You can use a third-party device management product that
supports the computer and Intermec Settings, such as Soti MobiControl or Wavelink Avalanche. For more information, visit the Device Management page on the Intermec website.
You can also configure the computer with configuration bundles that you create using SmartSystems Foundation. For more information, see the SmartSystems Foundation Online Help.

Use Intermec Settings on the Computer

Use Intermec Settings to configure parameters for Intermec applications on the computer as well as some device-specific parameters like volume. You can configure parameters for important functions like data collection and communications.
External bar code scanners are supported by connecting the scanner to a COM port or by Bluetooth. When configuring a scanner using Intermec Settings, the scanner symbologies can be updated through the CV41 data collection software.
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Start Intermec Settings

Intermec Settings is located in the Control Panel.
Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. The
Intermec Settings Main Menu appears.
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About the Structure of Intermec Settings

Use the following tables to help find the parameters in Intermec Settings that you want to configure. Each table contains the parameters for one of the Intermec Settings Main Menu options.
If you see > next to a menu option, there are more screens available in the next level. If you see ... next to a menu option, there is only one more screen available.
Most parameters are saved when you tap OK. Some settings , require you to reboot the computer for the changes to take effect.
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Data Collection Menu
Data Collection Options Parameters You Can Configure
Tethered Scanner (COM 1)
Enable Scanner Port
Symbologies
Symbology options
Scanner settings
Scanner port settings
Decode security
Tethered Scanner (COM 2)
Enable Scanner Port
Symbologies
Symbology options
Scanner settings
Scanner port settings
Decode security
Bluetooth Scanner
Symbologies
Symbology options
Scanner settings
Bluetooth scanner settings
Scanner port settings
Decode security
BT-Configure on Connect Bluetooth-configure on connect
Communications Menu
Communications Options Parameters You Can Configure
Device Name Device name
802.11 Radio
Security choice
Security settings (includes Wi-Fi
settings such as enable/disable radio)
Funk Security Settings
Microsoft Security settings
IP settings
Certificates
Radio bands
Security changes
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Communications Menu
Communications Options Parameters You Can Configure
Bluetooth Bluetooth settings (power, discoverable,
connectable, and so on)
Device Settings Menu
Device Settings Options Parameters You Can Configure
Backlight Keypad backlight
Date and Time Date and time settings
Heater Screen heater settings
IDL Runtime Versions
ITC50 (read-only)
ITCScan (read-only)
Keypad Keypad settings
Power Management
Battery power
External power
Auto-on
Profile Settings Application Whether these parameter options appear
in Profile Settings:
Always on
Maximize battery life
Normal
Screen
Brightness settings
Screen Blanking On Motion settings
Sounds Sound settings
System Component Versions System component versions (read-only)
Printer Menu
Printer Options Parameters You Can Configure
Printer (if connected through Bluetooth)
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Printer settings (Information, memory, printer definitions, power, Bluetooth communications, and so on)
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Note: The Printer menu displays settings for Bluetooth connected printers. The settings that appear in the menu are dependent on the printer that is paired with the device. The printer needs to be paired using the Bluetooth Printing application.
Applications Menu
Application Options Parameters You Can Configure
Intermec Browser
Intermec Terminal Emulation
Administration settings
Toolbar options
Key settings
Printer settings
Function key mapping
Program name (read-only)
Program version (read-only)
SIP settings
No Lockdown settings
No Auto-Start
OOR Monitor settings
Chk In License settings
Trusted App settings
Scan Control settings
Menu options
Toolbar options
Debug filters
UDP+ options
Sessions 1 - 4
Core Messaging Service Menu
Core Messaging Service Options Parameters You Can Configure
Server IP Server IP (read-only)
Associated Server IP Associated server IP
Broadcast Name Broadcast name
Port Port (read-only)
Keep Alive Ping Interval Keep alive ping interval
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SmartSystems Information Menu
SmartSystems Information Options Parameters You Can Configure
Identity Identity information (hardware
version, firmware version, OS version, and so on) (read-only)
Administrator Administrator settings (name, phone,
and email)
Location Location settings (country, state, city,
campus, and detail)
Information Device Notes (read-only)
Device Monitor Menu
Device Monitor Options Parameters You Can Configure
Device Health Controls
Enable health data collection
Set rule file location
Set data refresh periods
Virtual Wedge Menu
Virtual Wedge Options Parameters You Can Configure
Enable Virtual Wedge Enable virtual wedge
Virtual Wedge Method Set the virtual wedge method (adapt to
application, character mode, and block mode)
Bar Code Scanner Wedge Bar code scanner wedge settings (bar code
scanner grid and label encoding)
License Manager Menu
License Manager Options Parameters You Can Configure
About About settings (read-only)
License Vault None (displays applications that are
licensed)
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RFID Menu
RFID Options Parameters You Can Configure
RFID Service RFID Service settings
For more information on all parameters in Intermec Settings, see the
Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual.

Navigate in Intermec Settings

You can easily navigate Intermec Settings to find the parameter you need to configure.
To move down a level:
Tap the menu item in the list.
To move back a level:
Tap Back or Cancel on the Tile bar.
To save a parameter setting:
Tap OK.
To exit Intermec Settings:
Tap Menu > Exit or OK.

Configure Profile Settings With Intermec Settings

A profile is a set of predefined values that you can easily apply to the computer to ensure optimal performance in a specific scenario. The end user does not need to figure out the “right” settings because we have already done that work for you. Profile Settings is available from the Start > Programs menu so you can make it available to the end user for easy configuration.
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Profile Settings Screen
Use Intermec Settings to determine the profiles you want the end user to see in the Profile Settings application.
1 Go to Device Settings > Profile Settings Application.
2 Select Always on, Maximizing battery life, or Normal.
3 From the submenus, select or clear the Show option in Profile
Settings check box for the settings you want to have available to the end user.
4 Click OK to save your selection.
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Restore Default Settings

You can easily restore a menu to its default settings or all of the Intermec Settings parameters to their default settings if necessary.
1 Navigate to the menu that you want to restore to defaults.
2 Tap Menu > Restore Menu Defaults.
3 When prompted, tap Yes to restore the menu default settings.
4 If prompted to refresh the computer, tap Yes.
You can restore defaults settings for all parameters.
1 Tap Menu > Restore All Defaults. The applications asks if you are
sure you want to restore all defaults.
2 Tap Yes.
After several minutes, all of the default settings are restored.

Hide Menu Items in Intermec Settings

You can hide items in the Intermec Settings menus if you do not want them available for other users to access. Hidden items are not saved when you back up your settings in the SmartSystems console.
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On the computer, you can:
hide menu items by tapping and holding the item, and then
choosing Hide Menu Item from the popup list. When asked if you want to hide the menu, tap Yes.
restore all hidden items in all menus, by tapping Menu > Unhide
All Items.
Note: When you restore default settings in Intermec Settings, only the
settings for visible items are restored to defaults. The settings for hidden menu items are not affected.

Use Intermec Settings Remotely With SmartSystems Foundation

Your computer is SmartSystems-enabled, which lets you open Intermec Settings from the SmartSystems console to remotely configure all of your computers. For more information on SmartSystems, see “Manage the Computer Using SmartSystems
Foundation” on page 38.
1 In the SmartSystems console, select a computer and right-click.
2 From the menu, select Start Intermec Settings.
3 Configure the settings you need to change. As you choose
parameters from the tree structure, help for each parameter appears in the upper right pane of Intermec Settings.
4 When you are done making changes, choose File > Save Settings.
For help using Intermec Settings, click Help > Contents. For information on all of the parameters in Intermec Settings, see the
Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual.
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About Network Communications

You can easily add the computer to your wireless or wired data collection network. You can connect your computer using:
802.11a/b/g radio communications.
Bluetooth communications.
USB and serial communications.

Configure 802.11a/b/g (Wi-Fi) Radio Communications

Make sure all components with antennas are at least 30 cm (1 ft) apart when power is applied. Failure to comply could result in equipment damage.
The computer contains an 802.11 radio to transfer data using wireless communications and to support the TCP/IP network protocols. This section of the manual assumes that your wireless network is set up, including your access points.
By default, the 802.11 radio is enabled. If it is disabled, use the following procedure to enable the Wi-Fi radio using Intermec Settings.
1 From the Intermec Settings main menu, tap Communications >
802.11 Radio > Radio Enabled.
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2 Select the Radio Enabled check box and tap OK. By default, the
computer uses Funk security and enables DHCP.
3 Use Intermec Settings to configure any other parameters you need
to use for communication with your network.
4 Configure 802.11 security. For help, see “About Wireless
Security” on page 65.

Configure Bluetooth Communications

Your computer is Bluetooth™-enabled, which lets you connect to other Bluetooth devices, such as scanners or printers.
The Bluetooth radio needs to be on before you can discover and connect to other Bluetooth devices. By default, the radio is turned on. You can configure Bluetooth communications using Intermec Settings or from the Start menu.
1 From the Intermec Settings main menu, tap Communications >
Bluetooth.
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2 Select the on check box.
3 Tap OK.
The Bluetooth radio maintains its state through a reboot or cold boot and maintains virtual COM ports. But, if you clean boot your computer you need to recreate pairings to devices.
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Connect to a Bluetooth Scanner
You can connect the computer to an Intermec Bluetooth scanner, such as the SF51 or SR61.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth Scanning.
2 Tap Add Device.
3 Select Quick Connect, Search, or Manual. Follow the onscreen
instruction to add a wireless scanner.
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Connect to a Bluetooth Printer
To configure your computer for Bluetooth wireless printing, you need to:
create an application that opens the wireless printing COM port on
your computer. For help, see the Bluetooth Resource Kit, which is part of the Intermec Developer Library (IDL), available from the Intermec website at www.intermec.com/idl.
select the current wireless printer on your computer. For help, see
the next procedure.
Note: You can also print wirelessly using Microsoft APIs with Bluetooth extensions for Winsock and Bluetooth virtual COM ports. For help, see the Bluetooth Resource Kit documentation.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth Printing.
2 Tap Search to find a printer, or tap Manual to enter a device
address. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the current wireless printer.
3 (Optional) Tap Print Test Page. The printer prints out a test page.

About Serial and USB Communications

Use a serial or USB cable to transmit and receive data from another device through serial or USB communications. If you are using a USB cable, you must purchase a USB Y-Cable. For more information, contact your local Intermec representative.
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Connect to a USB Scanner
When an HID-enabled USB scanner is used with the CV41, any data handling must be programmed into the scanner because the data transmits to an active window as a keystroke message, and bypasses the Intermec Data Collection wedge. You can program the scanner by:
scanning the configuration bar codes from the scanner
manufacturer.
installing an application that accepts the incoming data.
For the SR30 or SR61T, you must purchase the correct scanner USB cable to use with the CV41. For more information, see the following table.
Required USB Cables For the SR30 or SR61T
Scanner Model Required Cable
SR30 6.5 ft (1.9 m) cable (P/N 236-159-002)
SR61T (Gen 1) 6.5 ft (1.9 m) cable (P/N 236-182-001)
SR61T (Gen 2) 6.5 ft (1.9 m) cable (P/N 236-240-001)
Connect to a Serially Tethered Scanner
Use this procedure to connect your computer to connect a tethered scanner and enable RS-232 communications. For the SR30 or SR61T, you must purchase the correct serial cable to use with the CV41. For more information, see the following table.
Required Serial Cables For the SR30 or SR61T
Scanner Model Required Cable
SR30 6.5 ft (1.9 m) cable (P/N 236-164-002)
SR61T (Gen1, Gen 2)
1 Connect the scanner to the COM1 or COM2 port.
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6.5 ft (1.9 m) cable (P/N 236-197-001)
12 ft (3.6 m) cable (P/N 237-197-001)
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2 From the Intermec Settings main menu, select Tethered Scanner
(COM 1 or COM 2).
3 Tap Scanner Settings.
4 Perform one of these items based on the type of scanner you are
connecting:
For an SR30 or SR61T scanner, tap Scanner Settings, select SR
Intermec Scanner, and then tap OK.
For an ASCII scanner, tap Scanner Settings, select ASCII, and
then tap OK. Set up the appropriate COM port settings by selecting Scanner Port Settings.
5 Tap Enable scanner port.
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6 Check the Enable scanner port check box and tap OK.

Create an ISP Connection

You can create an Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection to send and receive email messages using Messaging (Outlook Email) and view web pages using Internet Explorer Mobile. You need to get your ISP dial-up access telephone number, a user name, and a password from your ISP.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2 Double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections.
3 Double-tap Make New Connection.
4 Enter a name for the connection, such as “ISP Connection.”
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5 Select the Dial-up Connection radio button.
6 Tap Next.
7 If you are using an external modem connected to your computer
with a cable, select Hayes Compatible on COM1 from the Select a modem list.
8 Tap Next.
9 Enter the access phone number and then tap Finish.
10 Double-tap on the connection you just created.
11 Tap Dial Properties.
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12 On the Dialing Properties screen, configure your dialing properties
and tap OK.
13 Enter the User name, Password, and Domain (if provided by an
ISP or your network administrator).
14 Tap Connect.

Create a VPN Server Connection

You can create a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, through the Internet. Before you can create a VPN connection, you need this information from your network administrator:
User name
Password
Domain name
TCP/IP settings
Host name or IP address of the VPN server
After you have located this information, you can create a VPN server connection.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2 Double-tap Network and Dial-up Connections.
3 Double-tap Make New Connection.
4 Double-tap either Virtual Private Network (PPTP) or Virtual
Private Network (L2TP).
5 Step through the screens to set up your VPN connection.
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About Wireless Security

The computer provides five types of security for your wireless network:
Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
802.1x
LEAP
WEP
This section explains how to configure wireless security on your computer. Intermec recommends that you implement WPA2 security using PSK (Personal) or 802.1X (Enterprise) key management as appropriate.
You must use either Funk or Microsoft security to implement your security solution. For details, see the next section, “Choose Between
Microsoft and Funk Security.” Intermec recommends that you
always implement WPA2 security using PSK (Personal) or 802.1X (Enterprise) key management.
If you are using WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, or 802.1x security, this section also assumes that your authentication server and authenticators are properly configured.
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Note: Your security choice does not depend on your authentication server. For example, you can choose Funk security if you use Microsoft Active Directory® to issue certificates.

Choose Between Microsoft and Funk Security

The computer supports both Funk and Microsoft security, which dynamically select wireless networks based on your preferences. The option you choose depends on your network security needs.
If you are using the computer in a static environment that requires
a high level of security, you should use Funk security, which offers CCX v4.0 compliance, support for LEAP and TTLS, and configuration for up to four profiles.
To use Funk security, you need to select a profile. For help, see the next section, “Select a Funk Security Profile.”
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If you are primarily using the computer to connect to Wi-Fi
hotspots, you may want to use Microsoft security.
To use Microsoft security, you need to select it as your security choice. For help, see “Select Microsoft as Your Security Choice”
on page 70.
Select a Funk Security Profile
You can define up to four profiles for Funk security. Different profiles let your computer communicate in different networks without having to change all of your security settings. For example, you may want to set up one profile for the manufacturing floor and one for the warehouse. By default, the active profile is Profile 1.
Select a Funk Security Profile
Use the following procedure to select a Funk security profile.
1 Start Intermec Settings.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
3 Choose a profile. A list of configurable settings appears.
4 (Optional) In the Profile Label text box, enter a meaningful name
for your profile.
5 Configure your security settings. For help, see the next sections.
6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each profile you want to define.
7 Set an active profile by choosing it from the Active Profile list.
8 Save your settings.
Configure WPA or WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) Security With Funk
Use these procedures to set WPA-802.1x or WPA2-802.1x security on your computer with Funk security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
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5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose WPA or WPA2. Encryption
automatically defaults to TKIP or AES, respectively.
7 For 8021x, choose TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST, or TLS.
8 If you choose TTLS, EAP-FAST, or PEAP:
a For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
b Enter a User Name and User Password.
c For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
Note: The correct date must be set on your computer when you enable Validate Server Certificate.
9 If you choose TLS:
a Load a user and root certificate on your computer. For help, see
“Load a Certificate” on page 75.
b Enter a User Name and Subject Name.
c For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
Configure WPA or WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security With Funk
Use the following procedure to configure WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK with Funk security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose WPA or WPA2.
7 For 8021x, choose None.
8 For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or passphrase.
The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the key value on
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the access point. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters. After you enter a passphrase, the computer internally converts it to a pre-shared key. This value must match the passphrase on the authenticator.
9 Save your settings.
Configure 802.1x Security With Funk Security
Use the following procedure to configure 802.1x-WEP security with Funk security. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-802.1x instead of 802.1x-WEP if possible.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose Open.
7 For Encryption, choose WEP.
8 For 8021x, choose TTLS, PEAP, or TLS.
9 If you chose TTLS or PEAP:
a Enter a User Name.
b For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
c Enter a User Password.
d For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
10 If you choose TLS:
a Load a user and root certificate on your computer. For help, see
“Load a Certificate” on page 75.
b For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
c Enter a User Name and Subject Name.
11 Save your settings.
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Configure LEAP Security With Funk
After you configure the communications and radio parameters on your computer and select Funk as your security choice, you can configure LEAP.
1 Start Intermec Settings.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk.
3 Select the profile you want to configure.
4 For 8021x, choose LEAP.
5 For Association, choose Open, WPA, WPA2, or Network EAP.
Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP if you choose WPA, AES if you choose WPA2, and WEP if you choose Open or
Network EAP.
6 For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
7 Enter a User Name and User Password.
8 Save your settings.
Configure Static WEP Security With Funk Security
Use the following procedure to configure static WEP security with Funk. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-PSK instead of WEP if possible.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For 8021x choose None.
7 For Association, choose Open.
8 For Encryption, choose WEP.
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9 Define a value for the keys you want to use. You can define up to
four keys (Key 1 through Key 4).
Enter an ASCII key or a hex key that is either 5 bytes or 13 bytes long depending on the capability of the radio. Set a 5-byte value for 64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit WEP. Hex keys must be preceded by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex pairs.
10 For Transmit key, choose the key you want to use for transmitting
data.
11 Save your settings.
Use Open (No Security) Associations with Funk
Use the following procedure to configure your computer for open security using Funk.
1 Start Intermec Settings.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
3 Select the active profile you are using.
4 For Association, choose Open.
5 For Encryption, choose None.
6 Tap OK. Your settings are saved.
Select Microsoft as Your Security Choice
The default security setting is Funk. If you want to use Microsoft Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) security, you need to select it as your security choice. After you select Microsoft as your security choice, you will be prompted to save your settings and reset the computer for your change to take effect.
With Microsoft as your security choice, you can configure:
WPA or WPA2
802.1x
Static WEP
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Select Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to select Microsoft security.
1 Start Intermec Settings. For help, see “Start Intermec Settings”
on page 47.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Security Choice.
3 From the Security Choice list, select Microsoft Security. An alert
box appears telling you that you must save your settings and reboot the computer for the new security choice to take effect.
4 Tap Yes. The computer resets and starts with Microsoft Security as
the Security Choice.
Configure WPA or WPA2 Enterprise (802.1x) Security With Microsoft
Use these procedures to set WPA-802.1x security on your computer with Microsoft security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose WPA or WPA2. Data
Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP for WPA and AES for WPA2.
6 For 802.1x Authentication, choose either TLS or PEAP.
7 If you choose TLS:
a Load a user and root certificate on your computer. For help, see
“Load a Certificate” on page 75.
b Choose Properties. The Certificates dialog box appears.
c Select the certificate you want to use from the list. The User
Logon dialog box appears.
d Enter a User Name and Domain and tap OK.
e Tap OK to exit the Certificates dialog box.
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f Tap OK to save the Microsoft Security settings.
8 If you choose PEAP:
a Load a root certificate of the authentication server on your
computer. For help, see “Load a Certificate” on page 75.
b Tap OK to save the security settings and the User Logon dialog
box appears.
c Tap a User Name, Password, and Domain. Select Save
Password if you want to save the password for future
authentication sessions.
d Tap OK to save the Microsoft Security settings.
Enable WPA or WPA2 Personal (PSK) Security With Microsoft
Use the following procedure to enable WPA-PSK With Microsoft Security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose WPA-PSK. Data
Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP for WPA and AES for WPA2.
6 For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or the passphrase.
The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the key value on the authenticator. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters. After you enter a passphrase, the computer internally converts it to a pre-shared key.
7 Save your settings.
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Configure 802.1x Security with Microsoft
Use the following procedure to configure 802.1x security with Microsoft security. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-802.1x instead of 802.1x-WEP if possible.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
6 For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
7 For 802.1X Authentication, choose TLS or PEAP.
8 If you choose TLS:
a Load a user and root certificate on your computer. For help, see
“Load a Certificate” on page 75.
b Choose Properties. The Certificates dialog box appears.
c Select the certificate you want to use from the list. The User
Logon dialog box appears.
d Enter a User Name and Domain and tap OK.
e Tap OK to exit the Certificates dialog box.
f Tap OK to save the Microsoft Security settings.
9 If you choose PEAP:
a Load a root certificate of the authentication server on your
computer. For help, see “Load a Certificate” on page 75.
b Tap OK to save the security settings and the User Logon dialog
box appears.
c Enter a User Name, Password, and Domain. Select Save
Password if you want to save the password for future
authentication sessions.
d Tap OK to save the Microsoft Security settings.
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10 For Network Key Setting, choose Automatic.
11 Save your settings.
Configure Static WEP Security With Microsoft
Use the following procedure to configure static WEP security with Microsoft security. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-PSK instead of WEP if possible.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
computer are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
5 For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
6 For Network Key Setting, choose Enter Key and Index.
7 For Network Key Value, enter an ASCII key or a hex key that is
either 5 bytes or 13 bytes long depending on the capability of the radio.
Set a 5-byte value for 64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit WEP. Hex keys must be preceded by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex pairs.
8 For Network Key Index, select the key you want to use for data
transmission.
9 Save your settings.
Use Open (No Security) Associations With Microsoft
Use the following procedure to configure your computer for open security using Microsoft WZC.
1 Start Intermec Settings.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
3 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
4 For Data Encryption, choose Disabled.
5 Tap OK. Your settings are saved.
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Load a Certificate

To use transport layer security (TLS) with WPA or 802.1x security, you need a unique client certificate on the computer and a trusted root certificate authority (CA) certificate. Certificates are pieces of cryptographic data that guarantee a public key is associated with a private key. They contain a public key and the entity name that owns the key. Each certificate is issued by a certificate authority.
1 Start Intermec Settings.
2 Tap Communications > 802.11 Radio > Certificates. The
Certificates screen appears.
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3 To import user and root certificates from a Microsoft IAS server:
a Tap Import Certificates.
b Tap Web Enrollment.
c Enter the User, Password, and Server (IP address) to log into
the server.
d Tap OK. A dialog box appears asking if you want to load the
root certificate.
e Tap OK. The Enrollment Tool message box appears telling you
that the certificate has been added.
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f Tap OK to close the message box.
4 To import a certificate chain:
a Tap the Import PFX tab. b Tap Import Certificates to install the selected certificate.
c In the CertImportUI screen, tap the <<< button next to the
Select pfx to import text field.
d Select the root certificate from the list.
e Tap Import Certificate.
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Use the Auto-On Feature
You can use the Auto-On feature to turn on the CV41 when apply external power to the computer.
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About the Auto-On Feature

The Auto-On feature turns on the CV41 when you apply external power to the computer. When Auto-On is disabled, the CV41 monitors the ignition input signal and turns on the computer when the ignition on your vehicle is active.
To disable the Auto-On feature, you must wire the ignition input wire from your CV41 to your vehicle to monitor the ignition input signal. For more information, see the CV41 Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference
Guide.

Enable the Auto-On Feature

When Auto-On is enabled, the CV41 turns on when external power is applied. For example, when the smart dock is powered on and:
the CV41 is placed into the dock.
the CV41 is placed into the dock and the vehicle is turned on.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Options. The Options
screen appears.
2 Tap the Misc tab.
3 Select Enable Auto-On and tap OK.

Disable the Auto-On Feature

When Auto-On is disabled, the CV41 is turned off, and the ignition input signal:
is inactive, the CV41 remains off.
changes to active, the CV41 turns on.
When the Auto-On is disabled, the CV41 is turned on, and the ignition input signal:
changes to active, the CV41 stays on.
changes to inactive, the CV41 is placed into Suspend mode.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Options. The Options
screen appears.
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2 Tap the Misc tab.
3 Make sure that Enable Auto-On is not selected and tap OK.
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Use WWAN and GPS Communications
Some configurations of the CV41 come equipped with a WWAN radio. With WWAN enabled, you can use UMTS or CDMA communications to transmit data through cellular wide-area networks (WANs), and use the Global Positioning System Receiver (GPS).
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About WWAN Communications

The CV41 Vehicle Mount Computer has an optional WWAN radio that supports both CDMA and UMTS cellular technology. Use either one of these technologies to transmit data through cellular wide-area networks.

Activate UMTS Communications

You use a SIM card to activate UMTS communications on your computer. You can purchase the SIM card from your network provider.
1 Remove the CV41 from the smart dock.
2 Press the Power button to place the CV41 in Suspend mode.
3 Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that
secure the SIM card access panel.
SIM card
4 Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.
5 Reattach the SD card access panel and screw to a torque value of
4 to 5 in/lbs.
6 Reattach the CV41 to the smart dock.
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7 Connect an external WWAN antenna. For more information, see
“Connect an External Antenna” on page 19.
8 Press the Power button to resume the CV41 from Suspend mode.
9 Select Start > Programs > GobiCM > GobiCMExe.
10 In Firmware Selection, select your wireless carrier and click
Update Firmware.
11 Select the UMTS tab.
12 In Data Connection Test, tap Connect.
13 Tap Save Connection Data.

Activate CDMA Communications

To activate the CDMA radio module in your computer, you need to contact your wireless carrier and set up an account for each computer. The following table lists the carriers that Intermec currently supports. If your carrier is not listed in the table, please contact Intermec product support to see if it is now supported.
Currently Supported Carriers
Country Carriers
United States Verizon
The carrier requires the Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) to start the activation process. You can find the MEID:
in the Gobi Connection Manager menu. Tap Start > Settings >
Control Panel > Gobi Connection Manager > CDMA tab.
After you supply the MEID to your carrier, the carrier responds with values that you must enter in the Gobi Connection Manager (if required). Your carrier sales contact and an Intermec representative can guide you through the process.
1 Press the Power button to place the CV41 in Suspend mode.
2 Connect an external WWAN antenna. For more information, see
“Connect an External Antenna” on page 19.
3 Press the Power button again to turn on the CV41.
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4 Select Start > Programs > GobiCM > GobiCMExe.
5 In Firmware Selection, select your wireless carrier and click
Update Firmware.
6 Select the CDMA tab, enter *22899 in the Activation Code field,
and tap Save Connection Data.
7 Tap Activate.
8 Tap Save Connection Data.

About GPS

The GPS receiver in the CV41 delivers standards-based National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) data strings to GPS applications. To use the GPS receiver, you need to:
enable WWAN communications. For more information, see “Use
WWAN and GPS Communications” on page 81.
install an external GPS antenna to the CV41. For more
information, see “Connect an External Antenna” on page 19.
For more information on purchasing an external GPS antenna, contact your local Intermec representative.

Test the GPS Receiver

Use this section to learn how to test the GPS receiver on the CV41 using the Gobi Connection Manager.
1 Make sure WWAN communications is enabled. For more
information, see “Use WWAN and GPS Communications” on
page 81.
2 Make sure an external GPS antenna is connected. For more
information, see “Connect an External Antenna” on page 19.
3 Select Start > Programs > GobiCM > GobiCMExe.
4 Select the GPS tab and tap Start. The Gobi Connection Manager
shows your current location.
5 Tap Stop to finish the test.
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Enable Screen Blanking
Enable screen blanking on your computer to turn off the computer screen while your vehicle is in motion.
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About Screen Blanking

The CV41 supports screen blanking. When motion is detected, a screen blanking box or switch turns off the computer screen to avoid uneccessary driver distractions. Once the vehicle is stationary, the screen turns back on. To enable screen blanking on your computer, you must purchase one of the following:
Screen blanking box
Switch
Intermec recommends that you use the screen blanking box to enable screen blanking on the CV41. If your vehicle lacks an electrical signal that detects vehicle motion, use a switch to enable screen blanking.
You can install the switch in a variety of ways, but Intermec recommends you install a switch that closes when the user presses the accelerator pedal on a vehicle.
Intermec does not sell a switch for screen blanking, but you can purchase a screen blanking box from Intermec. For more information, contact your local Intermec representative.

Install the Hardware for Screen Blanking

This section explains how to install theswitch to enable screen blanking on your computer. To install the screen blanking box, see the instructions that came with the screen blanking box.
Installation of the screen blanking box or switch should be done
by trained service personnel only.

Before You Install the Switch

Before you install the switch or relay for screen blanking, you need to supply power to the vehicle mount computer. For more information, see the CV41 Vehicle Mounting Kit Reference Guide.
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