Psion 75273RADA Users Manual

WORKABOUT PRO G2

Hand-Held Computer With

Windows Embedded CE 5.0

User Manual

March 5, 2007 Part No. 8000140.A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 About This Manual ............................3

1.2 Text Conventions.............................4

1.3 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features ....................4

1.4 About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held. . . .......... 7

1.4.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Hand-Held Computer . .... 7

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation .........11

2.1.1 The Main Battery.........................11

2.1.2 The Backup Battery . .......................12

2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 On And Off . ..........12

2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On........12

2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend) ................13

2.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen.......................13

2.4 Configuring Your Radio..........................13

2.4.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 ........13

2.4.2 Assigning The IP Address.....................13

2.4.3 Name Servers Tab.........................16

2.4.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN . ..........17

2.5 SCU Tabs.................................19

2.5.1 Main Tab..............................20

2.5.2 Config Tab.............................20

2.5.3 Global Settings Tab........................26

2.5.4 Status Tab.............................29

2.5.5 Diags Tab.............................30

2.6 Checking The Scanner ..........................31

2.7 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®.....................31

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2.8 Resetting The Hand-Held........................ 31

2.8.1 Performing A Warm Reset . ................... 31

2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu .... 32

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2

3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . . ............ 35

3.2 The Battery................................ 36

3.2.1 Battery Safety ..........................36

3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack................... 37

3.2.3 Charging The Battery ...................... 37

3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off................. 38

3.4 The Keyboard ..............................39

3.4.1 Modifier Keys..........................39

3.4.2 The Keys.............................40

3.4.3 Function Keys And Macro Keys.................41

3.4.4 52-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alpha Keys ........... 42

3.4.5 25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys. ...... 42

3.4.6 The Keypad Backlight...................... 44

3.5 The Display ............................... 44

3.5.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight ................44

3.5.2 Calibrating The Touchscreen...................45

3.6 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Indicators................... 46

3.6.1 LED................................46

3.6.2 Audio Indicators.........................46

3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators .......................47

3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time.......... 49

3.7.1 Storing Batteries......................... 50

3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station.................. 51

3.9 Bluetooth Radio.............................51

3.10The SD/MMC Card—Adding Memory.................51

3.10.1Inserting The Card........................ 51

3.11 General Maintenance ..........................52

3.11.1Caring For The Touchscreen...................52

3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . ............ 52

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Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0

4.1 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0................57

4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus...........57

4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard . ................57

4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs ...............58

4.3 The Startup Desktop............................59

4.3.1 The Desktop Icons.........................60

4.3.2 The Taskbar............................61

4.4 The Start Menu..............................63

4.4.1 The Desktop............................64

4.4.2 Security Settings..........................64

4.4.3 Programs..............................66

4.4.4 Shortcuts..............................68

4.4.5 Settings...............................69

4.4.6 Run.................................70

4.4.7 Shutdown .............................71

4.5 Using A Dialog Box............................72

Chapter 5: Configuration

5.1 Remote Connect. .............................81

5.2 The TekTerm Application.........................81

5.3 Pocket PC Compatibility.........................81

5.4 The Control Panel.............................81

5.5 Control Panel Icons............................83

5.6 Basic Setup................................87

5.6.1 Display Properties.........................87

5.6.2 Keyboard Properties . .......................90

5.6.3 Volume And Sound Properties . . ................99

5.6.4 Power Management Properties .................100

5.6.5 Stylus Properties.........................104

5.6.6 Manage Triggers.........................106

5.6.7 Certificate Assignment .....................110

5.7 Bluetooth Setup.............................111

5.7.1 The Devices Tab.........................112

5.7.2 The Servers Tab.........................115

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5.7.3 Outgoing Tab...........................116

5.7.4 Active Conn. Tab.........................117

5.7.5 The Properties Tab........................118

5.7.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection. ............118

5.8 Total Recall ...............................124

5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile....................125

5.8.2 Restoring A Profile........................129

5.9 The Storage Manager ..........................129

5.9.1 Formatting A Memory Card...................129

5.9.2 Creating Partitions........................130

5.9.3 Partition Management......................132

5.10 IPv6 Support ...............................134

5.11 Scanner Settings.............................135

5.11.1Bar Codes.............................136

5.11.2Decoded (Internal) Scanners...................137

5.11.3Decoded (HHP) .........................154

5.11.4Decoded (Intermec ISCP)....................175

5.11.5Imager ..............................190

5.11.6Options..............................200

5.11.7Translations Tab.........................203

5.12SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup.........205

5.12.1Contact Tab............................206

5.12.2Communities Tab.........................207

5.12.3Trap Destination Tab.......................209

5.12.4Permitted Hosts Tab.......................210

Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

6.1 Carrying Accessories ..........................215

6.1.1 Attaching The Hand Strap....................215

6.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip ....................217

6.2 The Batteries...............................221

6.3 Chargers And Docking Stations.....................221

6.3.1 Installation–Chargers And Docking Stations ..........221

6.3.2 Power Consumption Considerations...............221

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6.3.3 Operator Controls........................222

6.3.4 Important Charger Safety Instructions..............222

6.4 Desktop Docking Station........................223

6.4.1 Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO G2 224

6.4.2 Charging A Spare Battery....................225

6.4.3 Battery Charge Duration.....................225

6.4.4 Charger LED Indicators.....................225

6.4.5 Troubleshooting The Charging Operation Of The Dock . . . . 225

6.4.6 Desktop Docking Station Ports.................226

6.4.7 Linking A WORKABOUT PRO G2 To A PC .........226

6.4.8 Linking A WORKABOUT PRO G2 To An Ethernet Network. 227

6.4.9 Troubleshooting The Docking Station Operations .......228

6.5 Single Battery Charger–Model #WA3001-G1 .............228

6.5.1 Inserting A Battery In The Single Battery Charger.......228

6.5.2 Battery Charge Duration.....................228

6.5.3 Charge Indicators–The LED...................229

6.6 Quad Battery Charger–Model #WA3004-G1 ..............229

6.6.1 Charging Batteries........................230

6.6.2 Battery Charge Duration.....................230

6.6.3 Charge Indicators–The LEDs..................230

6.6.4 Troubleshooting . . . ......................230

6.7 Quad Docking Station–Model #WA4004-G1..............232

6.7.1 Quad Docking Station Setup ..................232

6.7.2 Quad Indicators.........................233

6.7.3 Inserting A WORKABOUT In The Quad Docking Station. . . 233

6.7.4 Network Access.........................233

6.7.5 Battery Charging–LED Behaviour ...............234

6.7.6 Troubleshooting . . . ......................234

6.8 The Vehicle Cradle...........................235

6.8.1 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations . .........235

6.8.2 Wiring Guidelines........................236

6.8.3 Using The Vehicle Cradle....................236

6.8.4 Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle ................236

6.8.5 Powered Cradle Installation In High Voltage Vehicles . . . . . 237

6.8.6 Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation ..............237

6.8.7 The Port Replicator.......................238

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6.9 Bluetooth Peripherals ..........................239

Chapter 7: Specifications

7.1 WORKABOUT PRO G2 ........................243

7.2 Radio Specifications...........................244

7.3 Scanner Specifications..........................245

7.3.1 EV15 Imager Specifications...................247

Appendix A: Port Pinouts

A.1 LIF (Low Insertion Force) Port Pinout .................A-1

A.2 Tether Port Pinout . . . .........................A-2

Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)

B.1 Wireless WAN..............................B-1

B.1.1 Taskbar Icons ..........................B-1

B.1.2 Establishing A Connection. ...................B-2

B.1.3 Advanced Information......................B-4

B.1.4 Tools Menu............................B-5

B.1.5 SMS Menu...........................B-13

B.2 Power Mode..............................B-14

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INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 About This Manual............................... 3

1.2 Text Conventions . . . .............................4

1.3 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features....................... 4

1.4 About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held ............... 7

1.4.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Hand-Helds ..............7

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Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Manual

1.1 About This Manual

This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix
WORKABOUT PRO G2 hand-held computer.

Chapter 1: Introduction

provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO G2 hand-held.

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

describes the steps required to get the WORKABOUT PRO G2 ready for oper­ation, including setting up your RA2041 802.11b/g radio.

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO G2

describes the WORKABOUT PRO G2 features and outlines how to charge and
maintain the battery. This chapter also provides a description of the keyboard,
how to navigate in Microsoft

Windows Embedded CE 5.0, and so on.

Chapter 4: Working With Windows Embedded CE 5.0

describes the Microsoft
This chapter also outlines the basics of moving around a Windows Embedded
CE 5.0 window, selecting and opening icons, files, folders and working with a
Windows dialog box.

Chapter 5: Configuration

describes the Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Control Panel and how to use it to
configure the WORKABOUT PRO G2, along with the scanners attached to the
hand-held, and so on.

Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

describes the peripherals and accessories available for your WORKABOUT
PRO G2 hand-held.

Chapter 7: Specifications

lists radio, hand-held computer and battery specifications.

Appendix A: Port Pinouts

describes the WORKABOUT PRO G2 pinouts

Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)

describes WWAN configuration information (GPRS radio model no.
RA303-G2).

Windows Embedded CE 5.0 desktop and how to use it.

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Text Conventions

1.2 Text Conventions

Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information.

Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions

Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent

1.3 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features

Important: For all safety, regulatory and warranty information, refer to the

• Processor:

• PXA270 520 MHz, 32 bit RSIC CPU.

• CPU temperature range -20° to +50° C

• Software:

• Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 5.0

• Multi-Media Chipset:

• NVIDIAGoForce 4000 Multi-Media Processor

•Real-Time Clock:

• CPU independent RTC capable of maintaining the system date and time

• Internal Memory:

• 128 MB M-System Flash (BOM expandable up to 512 MB)

• 128 MB SDRAM (BOM expandable up to 512 MB)

• User Accessible Memory:

• One SD expansion slot (accessible via the battery compartment)

•Display:

• 480 x 640, 3.6 in., Full VGA TFT Colour LCD

• Easily replaceable and customizable bezel

or additional information that is critical to the operation of
the equipment.

physical injury, equipment damage or data loss.

‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & War­ranty Guide’, PN 8000126.

for at least 3 months with a fully charged backup battery

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WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features

• Keyboards:

• Alphanumeric keyboard option with 52 keys and blue backlight, or

• Numeric keyboard option with 25 keys and blue backlight

• Four, direct push function keys

• Side-Scan buttons

• Audio:

• One mono speaker

• One mono microphone

• One internal audio connector for future external audio interfaces

• Beeper capable of producing 85db @ 10cm

• Internal Connectors:

• 100-pin expansion interface; supports PCMCIA (type II), WAN and
other expansion modules

• Flex cable interface with robust connector; supports scanner (serial) and
imager (USB) modules.

• Additional USB connection at top edge of MLB (Powered from the bat­tery; user voltage regulation required)

• One Type II CF Card Slot

• One SD Slot (memory card form factor only)

• Full pin-to-pin compatibility shall be maintained with WORKABOUT
PRO G1 series

• External Connectors “On The Go”:

• One Tether connector with full RS232 and USB OTG functionality

• Tether connection backward compatible with WORKABOUT PRO G1
series

• One LIF connection backward compatible with WORKABOUT PRO
G1 series

• DC Power Jack

• Bluetooth Radio:

• Integrated Bluetooth 1.2 radio

• Class II Compliant / Range 5 to 10 metres

• Support for 802.11b/g CF radio with non-integrated antenna

• GSM Support:

• Support for RA3030-G2 GPRS radio (connecting via the 100-pin
Expansion Connector)

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WORKABOUT PRO G2 Features

• Support for GSM/GPRS/EDGE data and voice communications

• User-accessible SIM card

• 802.11b/g Support

• Support for RA2041 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module

• Power System:

• High Capacity battery pack: Li-Ion, 3.7V, 3000mAh

• One removable backup batter

• User-replaceable backup battery

• Dimensions and Weight:

• RS232 serial (decoded scanner, printer)

• Undecoded scanner support

• USB host
Docking station port with:

• RS232 serial with diagnostics

• USB device

• USB host

• Power in/out

• Power management:

• Typical 8-hour usage Lithium-Ion standard battery

• Quick swap packs

• Advanced smart battery with gas gauge

• Runs with battery, wall adaptor or cigarette lighter

• Built-in fast charger (2 hours)

• System backup during battery swap (more than 10 minutes)

• One week real-time clock backup

• Network Management:

• SNMP MIB 2 support

• Remote software download

• Remote WLAN management

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About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held

1.4 About The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Hand-Held

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 is a ruggedized hand-held personal computer,
running the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 5.0 operating system. It is intended
for use in commercial and light industrial applications with a focus on real time
wireless data transactions. All possible bar code input methodologies are supported
by one of a variety of scanners available. Optimization for specific operational
environments is supported with a wide range of peripheral options and carrying
accessories.

1.4.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Hand-Helds

Figure 1.1 WORKABOUT PRO C G2 With 52-Key Keyboard

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The WORKABOUT PRO S G2 Hand-Held

1.4.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S G2 Hand-Held

Figure 1.2 WORKABOUT PRO S G2 With 25-Key Keyboard

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BASIC CHECKOUT 2

2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1.1 The Main Battery...........................11

2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery.................11

2.1.2 The Backup Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 On And Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend)..................13

2.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen........................13

2.4 Configuring The RA2041 802.11b/g Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041 . . . . . . . . . . 13

2.4.2 Assigning The IP Address......................13

2.4.3 Name Servers Tab ..........................16

2.4.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN.............17

2.4.4.1 SSID.............................18

2.4.4.2 EAP Type ..........................18

2.4.4.3 Encryption..........................18

2.5 SCU Tabs..................................19

2.5.1 Main Tab...............................20

2.5.2 Config Tab ..............................20

2.5.2.1 SCU Security Capabilities..................23

2.5.2.2 EAP Credentials.......................25

2.5.2.3 ThirdPartyConfig ......................26

2.5.3 Global Settings Tab..........................26

2.5.4 Status Tab...............................29

2.5.5 Diags Tab...............................30

2.6 Checking The Scanner ...........................31

2.7 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®......................31

2.8 Resetting The Hand-Held..........................31

2.8.1 Performing A Warm Reset......................31

2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu . . . . . . 32

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Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation

2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO G2 For Operation

2.1.1 The Main Battery

Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery

safety guidelines in the “WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Com­puter Warranty & Regulatory Guide”, PN 8000126.

The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 and WORKABOUT PRO S G2 can be powered
with one of the following lithium-in battery packs:

• High-Capacity Battery Pack – 3000mAh

2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery

Important: Before opening the battery cover on your WORKABOUT PRO

G2, press [BLUE] [ENTER] to turn off the hand-held
battery cover is removed, a power-off switch is automatically acti­vated and the unit power is switched off; if the battery cover is
opened while the hand-held is still powered on, the unit may
reboot.

. When the

Battery packs shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% and must
be fully charged prior to use. Batteries can be charged using a variety of chargers
and docking stations along with a WORKABOUT PRO G2 internal charger. When
using the internal charger, a suitable power source is required. All chargers and
docking stations are described in Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
beginning on page 213.

Note: If you are powering up a new unit, a warning message may appear on the

screen indicating that the backup battery capacity is low. To recharge the
internal battery, you must fully charge the WORKABOUT PRO G2 with

main battery installed in the unit. An overnight charge is recom-

the
mended.

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The Backup Battery

2.1.2 The Backup Battery

To preserve data stored in your WORKABOUT PRO G2 while you swap the main
battery, the unit is equipped with an internal backup battery
Alloy Manganese Dioxide coin battery
supply 5 minutes of continuous power while you install a charged, main battery.

The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery. Provided that the main
battery contains power, the backup battery will maintain a charge whether the
WORKABOUT PRO G2 is switched on or off, in a docking station or in a cradle.
Even when the main battery reaches its Suspend Threshold (refer to “Suspend
Threshold” on page 102) and the hand-held shuts down, the backup battery will
continue to draw a trickle charge from the main battery to protect the data stored in
the unit until a charged main battery is installed.

Note: The backup battery takes approximately 100 hrs to fully charge from a

fully discharged (flat) state. While you can continue to use the WORK­ABOUT PRO G2, replacing the main battery while the backup battery is
not fully charged is not recommended because you risk losing the data
stored on the unit.

–a standard Lithium

–a Maxell ML2032. The backup battery will

2.2 Turning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 On And Off

2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On

• To unlock the battery cover, turn the left-hand battery fastener to the left,
and turn the right-hand battery fastener to the right. The top of the stylus is
slot-shaped to help you loosen the fasteners.

• Remove the battery cover.

• Ensure that the ON/OFF switch in the battery compartment is set to ON
before inserting the battery.

• Snap the charged battery into the unit. Replace the battery cover, and lock
the fasteners in place.

Note: If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can

insert an uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on.

To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO G2:

• Press and hold down the [ENTER/ON] key for at least one second.

• When the LED flashes green, release the [ENTER/ON] button.

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The desktop screen is displayed.

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Switching The Unit Off (Suspend)

Note: If the unit was already in use

ing [ENTER/ON] ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you
were working prior to the suspend state is displayed.

–the unit may be off (suspend state)–press-

2.2.2 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend)

• Press the [BLUE] key, and then press [ENTER/ON].

2.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen

Note: Keep in mind that the touchscreen function can be turned off (see

“Touch” on page 105).

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 touchscreen is factory-calibrated and ready-to-go;
however, over time the touchscreen operating parameters may change, and it may
need to be recalibrated for correct operation. Refer to “Calibrating The
Touchscreen” on page 45 for details.

2.4 Configuring The RA2041 802.11b/g Radio

Psion Teklogix supports an 802.11b/g Compact Flash (CF) wireless LAN radio
card, model number RA2041. It is a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio.

If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with an RA2041 CF radio, follow the
steps under “Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041” below to set up this
type of radio for communication with a wireless LAN.

2.4.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For Model RA2041

This section describes the Summit Client Utility (SCU). The SCU provides the
utilities you will need to configure the Summit 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio
module, model number RA2041 so that it can communicate through a wireless LAN
effectively and securely.

2.4.2 Assigning The IP Address

Before launching the SCU, you need to configure how the IP address will be
obtained. If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an
IP address.

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Assigning The IP Address

1. Tap on Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. (If the
Start Menu isn’t displayed in the taskbar, press [BLUE] [0] to display
it.)

If you’re using the keyboard, press [BLUE] [0] to display the Start Menu.
Use the [DOWN] arrow key to highlight Settings. Press the [RIGHT] arrow
key to display the sub-menu. Highlight Network, and press [ENTER].

2. Choose the Summit WLAN Adapter icon to open the 802.11b/g Wire-
less LAN Settings window. In Figure 2.1, this icon is labelled
SDCCF10G1.

Figure 2.1 Summit WLAN Adapter Icon

The Summit WLAN Adapter Settings menu is displayed (In this screen
shown as the SDCCF10G1 menu).

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Assigning The IP Address

3. Tap on the IP Information tab.

Figure 2.2 IP Information Tab

Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the WORKABOUT PRO G2 to renew

or find a new IP address. This is useful if, for example, you are out of
communication range for a longer period of time and your WORK­ABOUT PRO G2 is dropped from the network.

4. To define a static IP address, tap on the Configure button. The Summit
WLAN Adapter Settings menu provides two options:

• Tap on Obtain an IP address via DHCP to have an address assigned
automatically, or

• If you want to use a particular IP address, tap on Specify an IP address,
and type the preferred address as well as the IP, Subnet Mask and
Default Gateway addresses in the appropriate fields. Tap OK to save
your information.

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Name Servers Tab

2.4.3 Name Servers Tab

Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically.

Figure 2.3 Defining An IP Address

•In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab.

•In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the
Configure button.

• Display the Name Servers tab.

Figure 2.4 Name Servers Tab

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Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN

The DNS and WINS fields in the
WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###.

Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional

2.4.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN

This section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile (referred to as a
“config”). Detailed information about each of the SCU tabs—Main, Config, Status,
Diags and Global Settings—is provided under “SCU Tabs” on page 19. To launch
the SCU so that your WORKABOUT PRO G2 can connect to a wireless LAN:

1. Tap on Start>Programs>Summit, and then tap on the SCU icon.

Figure 2.5 SCU Main Tab

2. Tap on the Config tab.

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Figure 2.6 SCU Config Tab

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SSID

• Tap on the New button to define a new config.

• Type a name for your configuration using any alpha-numeric combination
to uniquely identify this config.

• Tap on OK to return to the Config tab.

• Tap on Commit to save the config name.

• When a pop-up message indicates that your configuration will be saved, tap
on OK.

2.4.4.1 SSID

To configure the SSID for the network to which you want to associate:

• Type an SSID in the text box to the right of SSID. This field is limited to 32
characters.

• Tap on Commit and then, in the pop-up message, tap on OK to save your
SSID setting.

Important: To learn more about the other options available in the radio

attributes list, refer to “Config Tab” on page 20.

2.4.4.2 EAP Type

• Tap on the EAP type drop-down menu, and choose the appropriate type of
authentication—LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP-MSCHAP, and PEAP-GTC.

• Next, tap on the Credentials button, and type credentials for IEEE 802.1X
EAP types.

Important: Refer to “SCU Security Capabilities” on page 23 for details about

security settings. Additional EAP details are described in “EAP
Credentials” on page 25.

2.4.4.3 Encryption

• Tap on the Encryption drop-down menu, and choose the appropriate type
of encryption—Manual WEP, Auto WEP, WPA PSK, WPA TKIP,
WAP2PSK, WAP2 AES, and CCKM TKIP.

If you choose Manual WEP, WPA PSK or WPA PSK:

• Tap on the WEP/PSK Keys button. For Manual WEP, choose up to four
static WEP keys. For PSK, type an ASCII passphrase or hex PSK.

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SCU Tabs

• Configure any other settings that are supplied by the network administrator
for the SSID to which you will associate.

• Make certain that you tap on Commit following each change.

Once you’ve completed the configuration:

• Tap the Main tab. Tap on the Active Config button – your new config will
be listed in the drop-down menu.

When you tap on the config you created, the RA2041 radio module attempts to
connect to the network using the following steps:

- Associate to the SSID.

- Authenticate to the network.

- If EAP authentication is being used, derive dynamic encryption keys.

- If DHCP is being used by the network, obtain an IP address.

If the RA2041 is not connecting properly:

• Tap on the Status tab.

The Status dialog box lists the IP and MAC addresses, and indicates the current state
of the radio, the signal strength, channel and so on.

You can also use the Status screen for DHCP renewal and ICMP Echo Requests
(Pings).

Important: For details about the Status dialog box, refer to “Status Tab” on

page 29.

2.5 SCU Tabs

This section provides a detailed description of each of the tabs available in the
SCU—Main (below), Config (page 20), Global Settings (page 26), Status (page 29),
and Diags (page 30).

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Main Tab

2.5.1 Main Tab

The Main tab is displayed when you tap on the Start>Programs>SCU icon.

• Enable/Disable Radio: Enables or disables the radio. This a toggle button;
when the radio is enabled, this button reads Disable Radio, and when the
radio is disabled, the button reads Enable Radio.

• Active Config: Lists the name(s) of the active configuration profile(s)
which are referred to as “configs”. When a config is chosen from the Active
Config drop-down menu, the settings for that config become active.
If ThirdPartyConfig is selected, after the WORKABOUT PRO G2 goes
through a power cycle, WZC is used for configuration of the radio. See
“ThirdPartyConfig” on page 26 for details.

• Association Status: Indicates if the radio is associated to an access point. If
this is not the case, Association Status indicates the radio status.

• Software Version: This field displays the version of the device driver and
the SCU that are running on the WORKABOUT PRO G2.

• About Box: This box provides information about the SCU.

Figure 2.7 SCU Main Tab

2.5.2 Config Tab

The Config tab allows you to define radio and security settings that are stored in the
registry as part of the configuration profile or config.

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Config Tab

The config you create and save is listed in the Active Config drop-down menu in the
Main tab You can define up to 20 configs.

Radio
Attributes

Figure 2.8 SCU Config Tab

• Config: Used to choose the config to be viewed or edited. If ThirdParty-
Config is chosen, after the WORKABOUT PRO G2 goes through a power

cycle, WZC is used for configuration of the radio.

• Rename: Allows you to assign a config name.

• Delete: Deletes the config unless it is currently active.

• New: Allows you to create a new config with default settings and assign it
a name.

• Commit: Saves all changes.

• Radio Attributes: Lists radio attributes. These attributes can be individu­ally chosen from this menu. When an attribute is chosen, an associated
list of options is displayed where you can assign new settings or view
existing settings.

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Config Tab

The following table describes the options in the Radio Attributes drop-down menu:

Radio

Attribute

Name of config (configu-

Config

SSID

Client
Name

Power Save

Tx Power Maximum transmit power.

Bit Rate

Radio
Mode

Rename button to change

which the radio connects.

Name assigned to radio &

WORKABOUT PRO G2

Used by radio when inter­acting with WLAN access

Description Value Default

ration profile). Use

name.

Service set identifier

(SSID) for WLAN to

into which it is installed.

Power save mode for

radio.

point.

Used by 802.11g when
interacting with access

point.

Maximum of 32 characters. None

Maximum of 32 characters. None

Maximum of 16 characters. None

CAM: Constantly awake.

Maximum: Maximum

power savings.

Fast: Fast power save

mode.

Max: Maximum defined for

current regulatory domain.

Measured in mW: 50,30,10,

1.

Auto: Rate automatically

negotiated with access

point.

Rates in Mbps: 1, 2, 5.5, 6.9

11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54.

B rates only: 1, 2, 5.5, & 11

Mbps.

G rates only: 6, 9, 12, 18,

24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps.

BG rates full: All B and G

rates.

BG rates optimized: 1, 2,

5.5, 6, 11, 24, 36 & 54
Mbps.

Fast

Max

Auto

BG rates

opti-

mized

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Radio

Attribute

Auth Type

EAP Type

Credentials

Encryption

Description Value Default

802.11 authentication type
used when associating

with access point.

Extensible Authentication

Protocol type used for

802.1X authentication to
access point.

Authentication credentials

for the selected EAP type.

Refer to “EAP Creden-

tials” on page 25.

Type of encryption used to

protect transmitted data.

Open, shared-key, or LEAP

(Network-EAP).

None, LEAP, EAP-FAST,

PEAP-MSCHAP

– To use EAP-TLS, you

must

use WZC.

User: Username or

Domain/Username (up to

64 characters).

Password: up to 64 charac-

ters.

For PEAP: CA Cert–CA

server certificate filename.

None, Manual WEP, Auto

WEP (generated during

EAP authentication), WPA

PSK, WPA TKIP, WPA2

PSK, WPA2 TKIP, WPA2

AES, CCKM TKIP.

For Manual WEP: Up to

four

static WEP keys.

For PSK: ASCII passphrase

or hex PSK.

Open

None

None

None

• EAP-Type & Encryption: Security settings. These settings allow you to
enhance the security of data across the wireless LAN. Refer to “EAP Cre­dentials” on page 25 and “SCU Security Capabilities” below, for details
about these settings.

2.5.2.1 SCU Security Capabilities

The SCU provides integrated security to protect transmitted data as well as the hand­held and wireless WAN infrastructure that transmit and receive data.

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SCU Security Capabilities

A foundational element of the IEEE 802.11i WLAN security standard is IEEE

802.1X and a critical application on a mobile device is an 802.1X supplicant. This
supplicant provides an interface between the radio and the operating system and
supports the authentication and encryption elements required for 802.11i, also
known as Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2), as well as predecessors such as WPA
and WEP. Summit software includes an integrated supplicant that supports a broad
range of security capabilities, including:

• 802.1X authentication using pre-shared keys or an EAP type, required for
WPA2 and WPA.

• Data encryption and decryption using WPA2 AES, WPA TKIP or WEP.

Common EAP types include:

• EAP-TLS: Uses the same technology as a follow-on to Secure Socket
Layer (SSL). It provides strong security, but relies on client certificates for
user authentication.

• PEAP: Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to
encrypt EAP traffic. Two different inner methods are used with PEAP:

• EAP-MSCHAPV2, resulting in PEAP-MSCHAP: This is appropriate
for use against Windows Active Directory and domains.

• EAP-GTC, resulting in PEAP-GTC: This is for authentication with one­time passwords (OTPs) against OTP databases such as SecureID.

• LEAP: Is an authentication method for use with Cisco WLAN access
points. LEAP does not require the use of server or client certificates. LEAP
supports Windows Active Directory and domains but requires the use of
strong passwords to avoid vulnerability to offline dictionary attacks.

• EAP-FAST: Is a successor to LEAP and does not require strong passwords
to protect against offline dictionary attacks. Like LEAP, EAP-FAST does
not require the use of server or client certificates and supports Windows
Active Directory and domains.

Note: PEAP and EAP-TLS require the use of Windows facilities for the configu-

ration of digital certificates.

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EAP Credentials

SCU EAP Types

The following EAP types are supported by the integrated supplicant and can be
configured in SCU: PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC, LEAP and EAP-FAST. With
each of these four types, if authentication credentials are not stored in the config,
you will be prompted to enter credentials the first time the radio attempts to
associate to an access point that supports 802.1X (EAP).

Consider the following when configuring one of the EAP types:

• PEAP-GTC: SCU supports static (login) passwords only.

• LEAP: Strong passwords are recommended.

• EAP-FAST: SCU supports automatic, not manual, PAC provisioning.

EAP-TLS will work with a RA2041 radio module when Windows Zero Config
(WZC) rather than the SCU is used to configure the type. With WZC, the native
Windows supplicant instead of the SCU integrated supplicant is used.

2.5.2.2 EAP Credentials

Keep the following in mind when defining security settings:

• If the credentials specified in the config are incorrect and that config is used,
the authentication fails without an error message; you will not be prompted
to enter correct credentials.

• If the credentials are not specified in the config, when the radio tries to asso-
ciate using that config, you will be prompted to enter the credentials.

• When prompted, you can enter valid credentials, enter invalid credentials,
or cancel the operation.

• If you enter valid credentials and tap OK, the radio will associate and
authenticate.

• If you enter invalid credentials and tap on OK, the radio will associate
but will not authenticate; you will be prompted again to enter creden­tials.

• If you tap on Cancel or clear the credentials fields and tap on OK, the
radio will not attempt to associate with that config until you perform one
of the following actions (while the config is the active config):

• Cause the WORKABOUT PRO G2 to go through a power cycle or sus­pend/resume.

• Disable and enable the radio, or tap the Reconnect button on the Diags
windows.

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ThirdPartyConfig

• Modify the config, and tap on Commit.

Alternatively, you can choose another config as the active config and then switch
back to the config for which EAP authentication was cancelled.

2.5.2.3 ThirdPartyConfig

If you choose to configure ThirdPartyConfig, the SCU will work with the operating
system’s Windows Zero Config (WZC) to configure radio and security settings for
the CF radio installed in the unit.

Choosing this config means that WZC must be used to define the following radio
and security options: SSID, Auth Type, EAP Type and Encryption.The SCU settings
for ThirdPartyConfig include: Client Name, Power Save, Tx Power, Bit Rate and
Radio Mode. These SCU settings along with SCU global settings and the WZC
settings will be applied to the radio module.

2.5.3 Global Settings Tab

Figure 2.9 SCU Global Settings Tab

The Global Settings tab allows you to define radio and security settings that apply to
all configs (profiles), along with settings that apply specifically to the SCU.

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Global Settings Tab

The Global Settings in the table below can be edited in the SCU:

Global Setting Description Value Default

Activates three CCX fea-

tures: AP-assisted roaming,

CCX features

Certs Path

Frag Thresh

G Shortslot

Admin Pass-

word

Hide Passwords

LED

Preamble

Ping Payload

Ping Timeout

ms

AP-specified maximum

transmit power & radio man-

agement.

Directory where certificates

for EAP authentication are

stored.

Packet is fragmented when

packet size (in bytes) exceeds

threshold.

802.11g short slot timing
mode.

Password that must be speci-

fied when Admin Login

button is pressed.

On - SCU as well as EAP

authentication dialog boxes

hide passwords, WEP keys

and other sensitive informa-

tion.

Available only with

MCF10G.

Type of radio preamble or

headers.

Amount of data to be trans-

mitted on a ping.

Amount of time in millisec-

onds that passes without a

response before ping request

is considered a failure.

On, Off Off

Valid directory

path up to 64 char-

acters.

Integer from 256

to 2346.

Auto, Off, On Auto

A string of up to

64 characters.

On, Off Off

On, Off Off

Auto, Short, Long Auto

Bytes: 32, 64, 128,

256, 512 & 1024

Integer from 0 to

30000.

SUMMIT

Depen­dent on
device.

2346

32

5000

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Global Settings Tab

Global Setting Description Value Default

Ping Delay ms

Roam Delta

Roam Period

Roam Trigger

RTS Thresh

RX Diversity

Amount of time in millisec-

onds between successive ping

requests.

Amount by which second

AP’s RSSI must exceed the

moving average RSSI for the

current AP before the radio

will attempt to roam to a

second AP.

Following an association or

roam scan (with no roam),
the number of seconds the

radio

collects RSSI scan data

before considering roaming.

If RSSI from AP is less than

roam trigger value, radio per-

forms roam scan or probes

for an AP with stronger

signal.

Packet size above which

RTS/CTS is required on link.

Defines how to handle

antenna diversity when

receiving data from AP.

Integer from 0 to

7200000.

dBm: 5, 10, 15,

20, 25, 30, 35

Seconds: 5, 10, 15,

20, 25, 30, 35, 40,

45, 50, 55, 60

dBm: -50, -55, -

60,

-65, -70, -75

An integer from 0

to 2347.

-On-Start on

Main: On startup,

use main antenna.

-On-Start on Aux:
On startup, use

auxiliary antenna.

-Main only: Use

main antenna only.

-Aux only: Use

auxiliary antenna

only.

1000

15

10

-70

2347

On-Start
on Main

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Global Setting Description Value Default

-Main only: Use

main antenna only.

-Aux only: Use

auxiliary antenna

only.

-On: Use diversity.

On, Off Off

TX Diversity

WMM

Defines how to handle

antenna diversity when trans-

mitting data to AP.

Use Wi-Fi Multimedia

Extensions, also know as

WMM.

2.5.4 Status Tab

Status Tab

On

Figure 2.10 SCU Status Tab

The Status tab provides status information including IP address and MAC address
for the client radio, IP address and MAC address for the AP, signal strength,
channel, transmit power and data rate.

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Diags Tab

2.5.5 Diags Tab

Use the Diags tab as a troubleshooting tool. The functions are as follows:

• (Re)Connect: Enables/Disables the radio, applies/reapplies current config
and tries to associate and authenticate to the wireless LAN, logging all
activity in the output area at bottom of the dialog box.

• Release/Renew: Obtains a new IP address through DHCP and logs all
activity in the output area.

• Start Ping: Starts a continuous ping to the address in the text box next to
this button. This is a toggle button so when you tap on it, it changes to Stop
Ping. Closing this window or tapping on another button also stops the ping.

• Diagnostics: Attempts to connect or reconnect to an AP, and provides a
more detailed dump of data than if you used (Re)connect. The dump
includes the radio state, config settings, global settings and BSSID list
of APs. The SCU is saved to a file called _sdc_diag.txt in the Windows
directory.

Ping Address

Ping Results

Figure 2.11 Diags Tab

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Checking The Scanner

2.6 Checking The Scanner

If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with an internal scanner, you can test it
to ensure that it is operating properly. Point the scanner window at a bar code that
your scanner was designed to decode—for example, a 1D UPC bar code or 2D bar
code. Press the SCAN button or pistol trigger, and check for a valid decode on the
hand-held’s screen.

Performance is improved if you disable all unneeded bar codes in the Bar Codes
screen. Review “Scanner Settings” on page 135 for details about bar codes.

2.7 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®

ActiveSync®—Microsoft PC connectivity software—can be used to connect the
hand-held to PCs running this software.

Note: Keep in mind that you’ll need to run the USB Setup program to configure

your workstation before connecting the WORKABOUT PRO G2 via USB.

By connecting the WORKABOUT PRO G2 to a PC with a cable and running
ActiveSync on the PC, you can:

• View WORKABOUT PRO G2 files from Windows Explorer.

• Drag and drop files between the WORKABOUT PRO G2 and the PC in the
same way that you would between PC drives.

• Back up WORKABOUT PRO G2 files to the PC, then restore them from
the PC to the hand-held again, if needed, and so on.

To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the
program’s setup wizard. Refer to the following website for details:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/addons/default.mspx

2.8 Resetting The Hand-Held

2.8.1 Performing A Warm Reset

To execute a warm reset:

• Press and hold down the [BLUE] key and the [ENTER/ON] key simulta­neously for a minimum of six seconds.

A warm reset closes open applications; any unsaved data are lost. Installed
programs and saved data are preserved.

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Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu

Note: You do not need to reset your WORKABOUT PRO G2 after configuring

the radio.

2.8.2 Performing A Cold Reset – Accessing The BooSt Menu

• Press and hold down the centre [SCAN] key and then press the [BLUE] and
[ENTER] keys simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.

After a cold reset, the BooSt menu appears, listing possible BooSt commands.

• To load the Windows Embedded CE 5.0 operating system, type 1.

Note: Authorized personnel can perform a ‘

not only the registry settings to factory defaults, but also erases any
files or applications stored or installed on the built-in flash file sys­tem. After a clean start, anything that is not part of the OS image is
erased.

Only data stored on a SD/MMC card or externally to the

device on a USB memory stick or on a PC is preserved during a
clean start.

clean start’. A clean start resets

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3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . ................35

3.2 The Battery...................................36

3.2.1 Battery Safety.............................36

3.2.2.1 Battery Swap Time .....................37

3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack.....................37

3.2.3 Charging The Battery.........................37

3.2.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off....................38

3.4 The Keyboard..................................39

3.4.1 Modifier Keys ............................39

3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3.4.1.2 Locking Modifier Keys...................40

3.4.2 The Keys...............................40

3.4.3 Function Keys And Macro Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3.4.3.1 Function Keys........................42

3.4.3.2 Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Only) . . . . . . 42

3.4.4 52-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alpha Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

3.4.5 25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys . . . . . . . . . 42

3.4.6 The Keypad Backlight........................44

3.5 The Display...................................44

3.5.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight...................44

3.5.2 Calibrating The Touchscreen.....................45

3.6 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Indicators ......................46

3.6.1 LED..................................46

3.6.2 Audio Indicators ...........................46

3.6.2.1 Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO G2 Speaker Volume. . . . 47

3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators..........................47

3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time.............49

3.7.1 Storing Batteries ...........................50

3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station.....................51

3.9 Bluetooth Radio ................................51

3.10 The SD/MMC Card—Adding Memory ...................51

3.10.1 Inserting The Card..........................51

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3.11 General Maintenance ............................ 52

3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen.....................52

3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO G2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

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Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2

3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO G2

Speaker

Microphone Port

Stylus

LED

(Light Emitting Diode)

Figure 3.1 Front Of WORKABOUT PRO G2

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The Battery

Back Cover

Scanner Window

Battery Cover

Stylus

(Pointing Tool)

End Cap

Warning Label

Tether Port

Battery Pack

Stylus

(pointing tool)

Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO G2

3.2 The Battery

The hand-held operates with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Preparing the unit for
operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the
WORKABOUT PRO G2.

3.2.1 Battery Safety

Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is

critical
in the guide entitled ‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer
Regulatory & Warranty Guide’, PN 8000126.

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Removing The Battery Pack

3.2.2 Removing The Battery Pack

Important: Always switch the unit off before changing the battery. If you do

not turn the hand-held off before removing the battery, it may be
necessary to reboot the unit. Any active sessions may be lost.
While the battery is being replaced, the WORKABOUT PRO G2
backup battery will save the current data for up to 5 minutes.

Refer to “Installing The Battery And Switching The Unit On” on page 12.

3.2.2.1 Battery Swap Time

Assuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not
been altered, battery swap time is approximately 5 minutes—you will not lose data
if the battery is replaced within this time frame.

To protect data, the safest place to store data is on a SD/MMC memory card or

externally to the device on a USB memory stick or on a PC.

To protect against data loss, the unit will automatically shut down with enough
reserve in the main battery to last up to 99 hours, the default setting. (Refer to
“Suspend Threshold” on page 102 for details about reserving battery power for data
backup purposes.) Even when the hand-held shuts down, the backup battery
continues to draw a trickle charge from the main battery to maintain the data stored
in the unit until a new battery can be installed.

3.2.3 Charging The Battery

Batteries shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% of capacity.
They must be fully charged prior to use.

Keep in mind also that, along with the main battery, the WORKABOUT PRO is
equipped with an internal, backup battery that preserves data stored on the unit
while the main battery is swapped.

Important: The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery. To

maximize battery life, avoid excessive discharging and recharging
of the backup battery by keeping the main battery fully charged.

IF YOU ARE POWERING UP A NEW UNIT, a warning message
may appear on the screen indicating that the backup battery
capacity is low. To recharge the backup battery, you must fully
charge the WORKABOUT PRO with

unit. An overnight charge is recommended.

the

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Chargers And Docking Stations

3.2.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations

Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking

stations, refer to “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” on
page 213.

Lithium Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be
charged with a variety of chargers and docking stations. These include:

• Desktop Docking Station (Model # WA4003-G2)—operates as both a
charger and a docking station. Operating as a charger, both the battery
installed in the hand-held and a spare battery can be charged simulta­neously.

• Quad Docking Station (Model # WA4004-G1)—can charge the battery of
up to four WORKABOUT PROs inserted in the docking station.

• Single Battery Charger (Model # WA3001-G1)—charges a single battery.

• Quad Battery Charger (Model # WA3004-G1)—charges up to four spare
Standard or High-Capacity WORKABOUT PRO battery packs.

It can take up to 5 hours to charge a battery. The WORKABOUT PRO intelligent
charging system protects the battery from over-charging by terminating the charge
process when the battery is at maximum capacity.

Note: Refer to “Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time” on page 49

for additional information about the battery.

Important: To avoid damaging the battery, chargers will not begin the charge

process until the battery temperature is between 0° C to 45 °C
(32° F to 113° F).

3.3 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off

Switching On The WORKABOUT PRO G2

Note: Whenever the battery cover is removed, an auto-shutoff switch is acti-

vated. The battery cover must be installed before the unit can be switched
on.

• Press and hold down the [ENTER/ON] key for at least one second.

• When the LED flashes green, release the [ENTER/ON] button.

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If the unit does not power up, the power ON/OFF switch located in the battery
compartment may be set to OFF. In this case, you’ll need to remove the battery
cover and battery and slide the ON/OFF switch to ON.

The startup screen is displayed.

Note: If the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is in suspend state, pressing [ENTER/ON]

key ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working
before the computer entered suspend state is displayed.

Switching Off The WORKABOUT PRO G2 (Suspend)

Important: Keep in mind that turning off the WORKABOUT PRO does not

result in a complete reboot; rather, the unit enters a power-saving,
“suspend” state. When the unit is turned on from suspend state,
operation resumes within a few seconds.

To switch off the WORKABOUT PRO G2:

• Press the [BLUE] key, and then press the [ENTER/ON] key.

3.4 The Keyboard

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 is available in two models, each with it’s own
keyboard layout. The WORKABOUT PRO C G2 model is equipped with a 52-key,
alphanumeric keyboard; the WORKABOUT PRO S G2 model is equipped with a
25-key numeric keyboard.

Most of the keys on these keyboards operate much like a desktop computer. Where a
key or key function is not consistent with the PC keyboard, the differences are
noted.

The [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE] modifier keys provide access to additional
keys and system functions. These functions are colour coded in orange and blue
print above the keyboard keys.

3.4.1 Modifier Keys

The [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE] keys are modifier
keys. Pressing a modifier key changes the function of the next key pressed. For
example, on a WORKABOUT PRO C G2, 52-key keyboard, a square bracket is
printed in orange print above the [4] key. Pressing the [FN/ORANGE] key followed
by the [4] key displays a square bracket rather than the number 4.

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Activating Modifier Keys

The [SHIFT], [CTRL] and [ALT] keys operate much like a desktop keyboard except
that they are not chorded (two keys held down simultaneously). The modifier key
must be pressed first followed by the key whose function you want modified.

3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys

When a modifier key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the
taskbar at the bottom of the hand-held screen. For example, if the [CTRL] key is
pressed,
pressed, the modifier key becomes inactive and disappears from the taskbar.

Keep in mind, however, that the ‘One Shot’ function allows you to determine how
many key presses will lock a modifier key ‘on’ – one press or two. Refer to
“Keyboard One Shot Modes” on page 92 for details.

ctrl key is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen. Once the next key is

3.4.1.2 Locking Modifier Keys

When a modifier key is pressed twice, it is ‘locked’ on. A ‘locked’ modifier key is
displayed in uppercase letters in the taskbar. For example, pressing the [CTRL] key
twice locks it on—it is displayed as CTRL KEY in the taskbar at the bottom of the
computer screen.

The locked modifier key will remain active until it is pressed a third time to unlock
or turn it off. Once a modifier key is unlocked, the uppercase representation at the
bottom of the screen is no longer displayed.

3.4.2 The Keys

The [SHIFT] Key

The [SHIFT] key is used to display uppercase alpha characters and provide access to
the symbols above the numeric keys.

The Arrow Keys

The Arrow keys move the cursor around the screen in the direction of the arrow: up,
down, left and right. The cursor is the flashing box or underline character that
indicates where the next character you type will appear.

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Function Keys And Macro Keys

The [SPACE] Key

Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog
box, pressing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a checkbox. On WORKABOUT
PRO S G2 models, this key is accessed by key combination – [FN/ORANGE] [0]
(zero).

The [BKSP/DEL] Key

The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor
one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke.

The [DEL] key ([FN/BLUE] [BKSP]) erases the character at the cursor position.

The [CTRL] And [ALT] Key

The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are
application dependent.

The [TAB] Key

Typically, the [TAB] key moves the cursor to the next field to the right or
downward.

The [ESC] Key

Generally, this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu, dialog
box or activity and return to the previous one.

The [SCAN] Keys

All units are equipped with three yellow [SCAN] keys – one on the left side and one
on the right side of the unit along with a curved, yellow scan bar just below the
WORKABOUT PRO G2 display. For units that do not have internal scanners, this
key can be re-mapped to another function.

3.4.3 Function Keys And Macro Keys

In addition to the standard keyboard functions, the WORKABOUT PRO G2
supports Function keys and Macro keys. All Function and Macro keys can be
custom defined for each application.

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Function Keys

3.4.3.1 Function Keys

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 keyboard is equipped with a total of 14 function keys.
Function keys [F1] to [F4] are located across the top of the keyboard next to the
[TAB], [ALT], [CTRL] and [ESC] keys and are directly accessible – a key
combination is not required. Ten additional function keys are colour coded in blue
print on the unit body; these keys are accessed by executing a key combination,
[FN/BLUE] followed by the appropriate numeric key.

For example, to access function key [F7]:

• Press the [FN/BLUE] key followed by the [7] key – the numeric key to
which function key [F7] is mapped.

• To access function key [F8], press [FN/BLUE] [8], and so on.

3.4.3.2 Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO C G2 Only)

Important: Refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 93 for details about

creating macros.

WORKABOUT PRO G2 hand-helds are equipped with a series of macro keys that
can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function
of executable keys like the [ENTER] key, the [BKSP] key, any function key and
arrow key, and so on.

Alphanumeric (52-keys) keyboards have three macro keys: [M1] to [M3]. These
keys are colour coded in orange print above alpha keys [O], [P] and [Q].

To access a macro key:

• Press the [FN/ORANGE] key followed by the appropriate alpha key from
[O] to [Q].

To access macro key [M1], press [FN/ORANGE] [O].
To access macro key [M2], press [FN/ORANGE] [P], and so on.

3.4.4 52-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alpha Keys

The alpha and numeric keys on WORKABOUT PRO C G2 units are directly
accessible from the keyboard – no key combination is required.

3.4.5 25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys

On 25-key WORKABOUT PRO G2s, while numeric keys are directly accessible,
all alpha characters are printed on the unit plastic in orange typeface above the
numeric keys. An indicator in the left corner of the taskbar displays the currently

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25-Key Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys

selected character. To access an alpha character, first press the [ORANGE] key and
then press the numeric key above which the alpha character you want to type is
printed.

Choosing A Single Alpha Character

The examples below illustrate how to access, A, B and C, all of which are printed in
orange characters above the numeric key [2].

Important: The letters you choose appear in the taskbar, providing a visual

indicator of which letter will be displayed on the screen.

To choose the letter a:

• Press the [FN/ORANGE] key, and press the numeric key [2].

Note: To choose the second, third or fourth alpha character assigned to a

numeric key, you may want to lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’. By
default, the [FN/ORANGE] key is locked ‘on’ when pressed once. How­ever, depending on how your unit is set up in the ‘One Shots’ tab, you may
find that you need to press the [ALPHA/ORANGE] key twice to lock it
‘on’. Refer to “Keyboard One Shot Modes” on page 92for details.

To choose the second letter in the sequence—in this example, the letter b:

• Lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’. ‘ORG KEY is displayed in upper-case
characters in the taskbar to indicate that this key is locked ‘on’.

• Press numeric key [2] twice to display the letter b.

To choose the third letter in the sequence—in this example, the letter c:

• Lock the [ALPHA/ORANGE] key ‘on’.

• Press numeric key [2] three times to display the letter c.

Note: Keep in mind that there is a timeout if you pause for one second between

key presses when selecting the second, third or fourth letters on a key. For
example, suppose you want to type the letter ‘c’–you’d need to press the
[2] key three times. With the [FN/ORANGE] key locked ‘on’, if you press
[2] twice and then pause between key presses for 1 second, the letter ‘b’
will be selected automatically.

Creating Uppercase Letters

To display a capital letter:

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• Press the [FN/ORANGE] key and then the [SHIFT] key before typing the
alpha character.

Note: If you want to use uppercase characters at all times, press [FN/BLUE]

[SHIFT]. An icon of an uppercase ‘A’ is displayed in the taskbar indicating
that all letters will be displayed as uppercase characters.

Choosing Multiple Alpha Characters

• Lock the [FN/ORANGE] key ‘on’.

Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be
displayed on the screen. Remember that you can refer to the softkey bar for a visual
indication of which alpha key will be displayed on the screen.

• Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off
or unlock the [FN/ORANGE] key.

3.4.6 The Keypad Backlight

The intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight
is activated can be configured using the Keyboard icon in the Windows Embedded
CE 5.0 Control Panel. The behaviour of the keypad backlight is tailored in the
Keyboard Properties dialog box. Refer to “Keyboard Backlight” on page 91 for
details about this option.

Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.

3.5 The Display

WORKABOUT PRO G2s are equipped with display backlighting to improve
character visibility in low light conditions. The backlight switches on when a key is
pressed and the ambient light is below the set threshold.

3.5.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight

The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to determine
the behaviour of the display backlight and its intensity

Note: Refer to “Display Backlight” on page 87 for details about the Display

Properties dialog box.

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3.5.2 Calibrating The Touchscreen

If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 touchscreen has never been calibrated, or if you
find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, use the Stylus
Properties dialog box in the Control Panel to recalibrate the screen.

•In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Proper-
ties window.

Figure 3.3 Stylus Icon

• Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the Recalibrate button.

Figure 3.4 Calibration Screen

• Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen.

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WORKABOUT PRO G2 Indicators

3.6 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Indicators

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 uses an LED (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen
messages and audio tones to indicate the various conditions of the hand-held, the
batteries, the scans and so on.

3.6.1 LED

A single, two-coloured LED is located on the upper-right side of the keyboard, just
above the [ON] key. When you press [ON], the LED flashes green to indicate that
the unit has been powered up. The LED table following outlines the behaviour of
the LED while the unit is docked in a charger.

Keep in mind that the application running on the WORKABOUT PRO G2 can
dictate how the LED operates. Review the documentation provided with your
application to determine LED behaviour.

If the unit is attached to an external power supply, the hand-held LED reflects the
battery charge status.

LED Behaviour Charge Status

Solid Green Charge complete.

Fast Blinking Green

Slow Blinking Green Battery charged to greater than 80% of capacity.

Solid Red Temperature outside charge range (0° C to 50° C).

Blinking Red Battery is not charging. Battery fault.

Charge in progress. Battery charged to less than 80%
capacity.

3.6.2 Audio Indicators

The audio speaker provides a variety of sounds when a key is pressed, a keyboard
character is rejected, scan input is accepted or rejected, an operator’s entry does not
match in a match field or the battery is low. To specify how you want your
WORKABOUT PRO G2 to respond under various conditions, refer to “Volume
And Sound Properties” on page 99.

The volume keys are located above [UP ARROW] and [DOWN ARROW]. The
increase volume key is labelled with a plus symbol and the decrease volume
key is labelled with a minus symbol .

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Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO G2 Speaker Volume

3.6.2.1 Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO G2 Speaker Volume

• Lock the [FN/BLUE] key ‘on’ and then, press [UP ARROW]—the
increase volume key or [DOWN ARROW]—the decrease volume key until
the volume meets your requirements.

• Remember to press the [FN/BLUE] key again to turn it ‘off’.

3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators

The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators.

Figure 3.5 Taskbar

The taskbar changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are
displayed. For example, if a radio is not installed in your WORKABOUT PRO G2,
the radio signal icon is not displayed in the taskbar.

Windows® Start Button

If you are using the touchscreen, you can either tap the Windows icon at the bottom
left of the screen, or press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period) to display the Start Menu, and
then tap on the desired application.

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Onscreen Indicators

Modifier Key Indicators

[SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE] are modifier keys that
when pressed, are displayed in the taskbar to indicate that they are active. If a
modifier key is locked ‘on’, it is displayed in uppercase characters. For example, if
the [FN/BLUE] key is locked on, it is displayed as
modifier key remains active until it is pressed again to unlock or turn it off.

If a modifier key has been pressed but is not locked on, it is displayed in the taskbar
in lowercase characters – for example,
key is pressed at which point, the modifier key is turned off.

Note: The locking function of the modifier keys can be set up so that pressing

one of these keys once will lock the key ‘on’. They can also be set up so
that they must be pressed twice to be locked ‘on’. Refer to “Keyboard One
Shot Modes” on page 92for details.

blue key. It will remain active only until the next

Battery Gauge

The battery shaped icon displayed in the taskbar provides a visual indication of the
remaining battery power. The icon acts as a meter that is either full, at three-quarter
level, half, quarter level or empty.

When the battery level is low—approximately 15 minutes from empty—a warning
window pops up. When the battery power is completely depleted, a final warning
window indicates that the WORKABOUT PRO G2 will be powered down.

If the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is using external AC power, an AC icon is displayed
in the taskbar.

BLUE KEY in the taskbar. A locked

75%

50% 25% Empty

Battery Charge

The battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the hand-held battery is
being charged.

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Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time

802.11 Radio Signal Quality

Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, filled bars within this icon.

Good No Radio

Reception

Weak

Reception Link

Docking Device

When a hand-held is inserted in a docking station or charger, an associated icon
appears in the taskbar.

Bluetooth Radio

This icon displayed in the taskbar represents the installed Bluetooth radio.

Security Level

Security levels can be set to limit user access. In addition, applications can be
restricted to prevent inadvertent changes.

Wireless WAN

These icons provide access to and information about the WORKABOUT PRO G2
GSM/GPRS wide area networking status. Refer to Appendix B: “Wireless WAN”
for details about each of these taskbar icons.

3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time

Note: When the main battery is at 50% capacity, a ‘low battery’ warning is dis-

played. When the battery is at approximately 10% capacity, a ‘very low
main battery’ notification appears.

Under normal operating conditions, fully charged Standard Batteries hold a charge
for up to 8 hours. High-Capacity batteries can hold a charge for up to 12 hours.

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Storing Batteries

As Lithium Ion batteries age, their capacity decreases gradually, and they are
generally considered depleted after approximately 2 years of use (less than 60% of
original capacity remaining). Keep in mind however that heavy usage or operating
the unit at temperature extremes will shorten the battery life.

Lithium Ion batteries do not require conditioning cycles and the WORKABOUT
PRO battery system (including chargers) requires no user interaction to maintain
peak performance.

To maximize the run time of your batteries, consider the following:

• The display backlight is the largest drain on the battery. Try to keep its
brightness as low as possible.

• The hand-held is ‘event’ driven—that is, when the unit is not in use, it
reverts to sleep mode (even when it appears to be running), saving battery
power. Events include a key press, touchscreen taps and scan triggers.
Power consumption is reduced if you avoid unnecessary events, and allow
the unit to sleep as much as possible.

• The battery is a ‘smart battery’ with built-in intelligence.
Tapping on the Power icon in the Control Panel displays a dialog box that
provides detailed information about the battery status of the main and
backup batteries installed in your unit.

• When the hand-held is switched off, it goes into a low-power, suspend state
but continues to draw a small amount of power from the battery. This
should not be an issue unless the unit is left in suspend state for more than a
week—for long-term storage, the battery should be removed from the unit.

3.7.1 Storing Batteries

Long term battery storage is not recommended. If storage is necessary:

• Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time.

• Lithium Ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batter­ies at temperatures between 0° C and 20° C.

• Always charge batteries to at least 40 to 60% before storing them. Batteries
can be damaged by an over-discharge phenomenon that occurs when an
empty battery is stored for a long period of time such that the cell voltage
drops below a lower limit.

• To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60%
every 4 or 6 months to prevent over-discharge damage.

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Uploading Data In A Docking Station

• A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have
limited or no useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries
as perishable goods.

3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station

Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed

in your WORKABOUT PRO before performing data uploads.

The desktop docking station and quad docking station allow the WORKABOUT
PRO G2 to link to an Ethernet network. They are typically used to upload
transaction data to a server computer when a radio link is not available.

Note: Refer to “Desktop Docking Station” on page 223 for more details.

The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected
PC or server. An optional 10/100baseT Ethernet module is also available.

Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP
connections to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection.

When a WORKABOUT PRO is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon
is displayed in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the
presence of the Ethernet network.

3.9 Bluetooth Radio

The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with an on-board Bluetooth radio. This type of
radio enables short range data communication between devices. The Bluetooth also
provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem,
exchanging information with other Bluetooth devices and providing network access.
Refer to “Bluetooth Setup” on page 111for setup details.

3.10 The SD/MMC Card—Adding Memory

To add additional non-volatile memory to your hand-held, you can insert a Secure
Digital/Multi-Media Card (SD/MMC) through the battery compartment.

3.10.1 Inserting The Card

• Switch off the WORKABOUT PRO.

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General Maintenance

• Remove the battery cover and the battery.

A hinged door at the top of the battery compartment protects the connectors.

• Lift the hinged SD door by gently pulling upward on the metal tab.

• Orient the SD/MMC card according to the legend stamped into the battery
well plastic.

• Place the card in the slot with the card contacts down, and slide it inward
until it latches into place.

• Swing the hinged door back into place.

To remove the card:

• Gently press it inward slightly until the detent unlatches, and the card is
expelled from the slot.

3.11 General Maintenance

3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen

The top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a
conductive coating on the inside. The polyester can be permanently damaged by
harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and scratches. Using sharp objects
on the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic, or crack the internal conductive
coating.

The chemicals listed below must not come into contact with the touchscreen:

• sodium hydroxide,

• concentrated caustic solutions,

• benzyl alcohol, and

• concentrated acids.

If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable
screen protector (WA6110). These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly
but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touchscreen. When they become
scratched and abraded, they are easily removed and replaced.

3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO G2

Important: Do not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth with mild

detergent to wipe the unit clean.

•Use only mild detergent or soapy water to clean the hand-held unit.

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• Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The
plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble
in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in
strong alkaline solutions.

• To clean ink marks from the keypad and touchscreen, use isopropyl
alcohol.

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4.1 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0..................57

4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard...................57

4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs..................58

4.3 The Startup Desktop..............................59

4.3.1 The Desktop Icons..........................60

4.3.2 The Taskbar..............................61

4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar......................61

4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar..................62

4.4 The Start Menu.................................63

4.4.1 The Desktop .............................64

4.4.2 Security Settings...........................64

4.4.3 Programs...............................66

4.4.4 Shortcuts ...............................68

4.4.5 Settings................................69

4.4.6 Run..................................70

4.4.7 Shutdown...............................71

4.5 Using A Dialog Box..............................72

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Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0

4.1 Navigating In Windows Embedded CE 5.0

Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the secu-

rity level must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 64).

Graphic user interfaces like Windows Embedded CE 5.0 for portable devices and
desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An
equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action.

Windows Embedded CE 5.0 supports the same ‘point and click’ user interface and
keyboard shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference—the ‘point and click’
action is accomplished using a touchscreen rather than a mouse. Actions can be
performed using any combination of keyboard shortcuts or touchscreen tapping.

4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus

Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, the

touchscreen may need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating The Touch­screen” on page 45.

Each WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with a stylus—a pointing tool that looks
like a pen—stored in a slot at the top of the unit. The stylus is used to select objects
on the touchscreen.

Note: To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus (pen) supplied

with your WORKABOUT PRO G2.

To choose an icon, open a file, launch an applet or open a folder:

• Double-tap the stylus on the appropriate icon.

4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard

If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 touchscreen has been disabled, you can use the
keyboard to choose icons, navigate dialog boxes, display the desktop, and so on. If
your unit has already been fully configured and your application is launched at
startup, you’ll have little need for keyboard navigation, but you can refer to
Table 4.1 on page 58 for a description of the navigation keys.

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Operation Key or Key Combination

Switch between active applications [ALT] [TAB]

Open task manager [ALT] [ESC]

Move the cursor Arrow keys

Open file, folder or icon [ENTER]

Exit & Save [ENTER]

Close/Exit & Do Not Save [ESC]

[TAB]

Navigate Dialog Boxes

Select Radio Button/Press Button [SPACE]

Go to Start Menu [BLUE][0]

To move cursor up [SHIFT] [TAB]
To display the contents of the next ‘tab’ in
a dialog box [CTRL] [TAB]

Table 4.1 Keyboard Navigation

Keep in mind that unlike a desktop computer, the WORKABOUT PRO G2 does not
support key chording (pressing two keys at the same time). You must press one key
followed by the next in sequence. Refer to “Working With Files, Folders And
Programs” for additional details about keyboard navigation.

4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs

Folder

Program Icon

File

Figure 4.1 Working With Windows Icons

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• Double-tap on the appropriate icon—either a folder icon, a program icon or
a file icon—to open or launch your selection.

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch.

• Press [ENTER].

4.3 The Startup Desktop

When the WORKABOUT PRO G2 boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is
displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately.

Note: The startup folder is located in \Windows\StartUp and

\Flash Disk\StartUp.

Figure 4.2 The WORKABOUT PRO G2 Startup Desktop

To access desktop icons:

• Double-tap on the icon to open a window or, in the case of an application
icon, launch an application.

On the keyboard:

• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon, and press [ENTER] to launch the
highlighted icon.

Note: If the arrow keys do not highlight the desktop icons, the desktop may not

be selected. Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period) to display the Start Menu, and

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The Desktop Icons

select Desktop. Now the desktop will be “in focus” and the arrow keys
will highlight the icons.

4.3.1 The Desktop Icons

The icons displayed in the startup desktop operate in much the same way as those
displayed on any standard PC desktop that is running Windows.

My Device

Choosing this icon displays the contents of your WORKABOUT PRO G2
computer. If you’re not sure how to work with the files, folders and programs
displayed, refer to “Working With Files, Folders And Programs” on page 58.

Recycle Bin

This option temporarily stores items that were deleted, allowing you to either
permanently delete or restore these items.

Internet Explorer

Choosing this icon launches Internet Explorer—a standard Windows Embedded CE

5.0 version. Keep in mind that your supervisor will need to set up access using the

Internet Options and the Network and Dial-up Connections icons in the Control
Panel.

Remote Desktop Connection

This option allows your WORKABOUT PRO G2 to communicate with a remote
desktop PC. “Remote Connect” on page 81 provides a website with step-by-step
instructions.

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The Taskbar

4.3.2 The Taskbar

Figure 4.3 The Taskbar

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and radio signal
quality of your unit. If the hand-held is attached to a charger, cradle, docking station
or PDM, an associated icon is displayed. In addition, the taskbar displays the
application(s) currently running on your unit and the security level assigned to your
WORKABOUT PRO G2.

The taskbar also displays active modifier keys: [SHIFT], [ALT], [CTRL],
[FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE]. Keys that have been locked “on” are displayed in
uppercase letters. For example, if you have set the [CTRL] key Lock to “on” in the
Keyboard menu and you press the key, it is displayed as CTRL KEY in the taskbar. (For
detailed information on modifier keys and keyboard options, see “The Keyboard”
on page 39).

4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar

A tooltip is displayed as each taskbar icon is highlighted. The tooltip provides the
status of each icon.

If you’re using the touchscreen:

• Tap and hold the stylus on an icon to display the icon's tooltip. Double-tap
the icon to open the Control Panel dialog box associated with the icon. For
example, double-tap the battery icon to display a dialog box listing the
current battery capacity information.

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The Taskbar

On the keyboard:

• Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period) to display the Start Menu.

• Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow
key to display the sub-menu.

• Choose System Tray in the sub-menu.

• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you’d
like more information.

• Press [ENTER] to display the appropriate dialog box.

4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar

To customize the taskbar so that it displays only those icons you require:

•In the Start Menu, choose Settings, and then Taskbar.

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Press [BLUE] [0] (zero) to display the Start Menu.

• Highlight the Settings option, highlight Taskbar in the sub-menu, and
press [ENTER].

The Taskbar and Start Menu dialog box is displayed.

Figure 4.4 Taskbar And Start Menu Settings

• Tap the stylus on the items you want to activate or deactivate. The check
mark indicates active items.

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Highlight the options you want to activate, and press the [SPACE] key to
select them. A check mark indicates active items.

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The Start Menu

4.4 The Start Menu

Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the current

WORKABOUT PRO G2 security settings.

The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with. It is available
from the startup desktop or from within any application.

To display the menu:

• Press [FN/BLUE] [.] (period).

Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work.

Figure 4.5 Start Menu

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press [ENTER], or

If the menu item has an underlined character:

• Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display the S
dialog box, type the letter ‘s’.

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The Desktop

4.4.1 The Desktop

Choosing the Desktop option from the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT
PRO G2 desktop.

Figure 4.6 WORKABOUT PRO G2 Desktop

4.4.2 Security Settings

Choosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which
you can define the access level for the WORKABOUT PRO G2: Supervisor or
User.

Figure 4.7 Security Levels

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Security Settings

Assigning The Supervisor Security Level

The security level is represented by an icon in the shape of a lock in the taskbar. The
security levels define the options accessible to the operator in the Start Menu and
the taskbar. By default, the security level is set to User, restricting access to only the
most basic Start Menu items.

To allow access to all the Start Menu and taskbar options:

•In the Security Level dialog box, tap on the radio button next to Supervisor.

•In the Password field, type the Supervisor level password. The default pass­word is 123456.

• Tap on OK. You can now access all menu items in the Start Menu along
with the icons in the taskbar.

Changing A Password

Note: Keep in mind that this is the same password as that assigned through

the Password control panel applet. Refer to “Control Panel Icons” on
page 83.

To assign a password:

• Choose a security level, and enter the existing password in the Password
field.

• Tap on the Set Password button.

A dialog box labelled Password Properties is displayed.

• Type the new password in the Password: text box (all keyboard characters
are valid).

•In the Confirm Password: text box, retype the new password.

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Programs

Configuring Security

Choosing the Configure button displays the Configure Security dialog box.

Figure 4.8 Configuring Security

This dialog box allows you to determine which security levels will have an
associated icon displayed in the taskbar. By default, a security icon is not displayed
for user-level security.

Note: It is recommended that you enable ‘Allow Teklogix Security Level’ so that

authorized Psion Teklogix service personnel can access your unit should
it require maintenance.

4.4.3 Programs

• Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options.

Figure 4.9 Program Sub-Menu

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Programs

ActiveSync®

This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync.

Demo

This folder contains the Demo Imager, Demo Scanner, and Demo Signature
applications. Demo Imager is used for simple image-capturing purposes and for
displaying bar code data and bar code statistics on the same screen with image data
and information. Demo Scanner can be used to test how the hand-held reads and
writes RFID tags. Demo Signature allows you to capture a signature written on the
screen with your stylus and save it to a file.

Summit

This folder provides access to the Summit Client Utility (SCU), a utility that allows
you to configure your Summit 802.11g radio, model number RA2041.

Command Prompt

Command Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you
can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive.

Internet Explorer

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for
Windows Embedded CE 5.0. You can access the Internet Options icon through the

Start Menu under Settings, Control Panel or by double-tapping on the desktop
Internet Explorer icon.

Remote Connect

Remote Connect is a WORKABOUT PRO G2 application used to connect to a
Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine
using the WORKABOUT PRO G2 (Windows Embedded CE 5.0 device). “Remote
Connect” on page 81 provides a website with details about this option.

Windows Explorer

The Windows Explorer installed on your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is consistent
with all Windows Embedded CE 5.0 devices. You can access this option from the
Start Menu under Programs, Windows Explorer.

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Shortcuts

4.4.4 Shortcuts

Figure 4.10 Shortcuts Sub-Menu

System Tray

If your touchscreen is not enabled, you can use the System Tray option to access the
icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such
as a radio signal icon and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog
boxes that provide additional information.

• Choose Shortcuts>System Tray.

When System Tray is chosen, the taskbar icons become accessible. To display the
dialog box attached to an icon:

• Use the arrow keys to highlight an icon, for example, the security icon.

• Press [ENTER] to display the security level dialog box.

Cycle Tasks

When Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle
through active applications.

To cycle through your active applications:

• Choose Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks, or

Press [ALT] [TAB].

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Settings

Task Manager

The Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To
display the task manager window:

• Tap on Shortcuts>Task Manager, or
Press [ALT] [ESC].

Figure 4.11 Task Manager

4.4.5 Settings

The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network
and Dial-up Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu.

Figure 4.12 Settings Sub-Menu

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Run

Control Panel

The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating
system and the shell. If your WORKABOUT PRO G2 is running with the Psion
Teklogix TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration
applets may appear in the Control Panel.

Network And Dial-Up Connections

The Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the
WORKABOUT PRO G2 radio or execute an existing configuration. Refer to
“Configuring Your Radio” on page 13 for radio setup details.

Taskbar And Start Menu

The Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialog box in which you can
customize the taskbar, choosing which options will be displayed. Refer to
“Customizing The Taskbar” on page 62 for additional details about this option.

4.4.6 Run

Choosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you
can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open or launch.

Figure 4.13 Run Dialog Box

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Shutdown

4.4.7 Shutdown

The Shutdown menu includes these options: Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset.

Figure 4.14 Shutdown Sub-Menu

Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When

the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is set to User level, the Shutdown option is
replaced by Suspend. A sub-menu is not available.

Suspend

The Suspend option suspends the WORKABOUT PRO G2 immediately. This is
equivalent to turning the hand-held off.

Warm Reset

The Warm Reset option resets the WORKABOUT PRO G2, leaving all saved files
and (registry) settings intact. Any unsaved data is lost.

Cold Reset

The Cold Reset option resets the WORKABOUT PRO G2 (see page 31). Any files
not stored in permanent memory are lost; however, the registry settings are saved.

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Using A Dialog Box

4.5 Using A Dialog Box

A dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.15) appears when you need to make
selections and enter further information. You can move between dialog items by
tapping on them with your stylus, or by pressing the arrow keys and the [TAB] key
([SHIFT] [TAB] moves the cursor backwards).

Tabs

Radio
Button

Textbox

Drop-down Menu

Checkbox

Button

Figure 4.15 Dialog Boxes

Note: You can use the stylus to tap on an element in a dialog box to select or

deselect it, display drop-down menu items, save your selections, and
so on.

Dialog boxes contain one or more of the following elements:

Ta b: A tab separates different elements of a dialog box. Press the [TAB] key until a
tab in the dialog box is highlighted. To display adjoining tabs, press the [RIGHT] or
[LEFT] arrow key. To display the information in the next tab from anywhere in the
window, press [CTRL] [TAB].

Te xt b ox : A textbox requires that you type information. Press the [TAB] key to
highlight the textbox and then type the appropriate information.

Drop-down: This type of menu is identified by up and down arrows next to the
drop-down menu to indicate that additional options are available. Press the [TAB]
key to highlight the menu, and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to cycle
through the options.

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Checkbox: This box allows you to select or deselect an option. To select or deselect
a checkbox, press the [TAB] key to highlight the checkbox, and press the [SPACE]
key to select or deselect it.

Radio buttons: These buttons allow you to choose from a number of options. For
example, in the sample screen in Figure 4.15 on page 72 you can choose to Obtain
an IP address via DHCP or Specify an IP address. Press the [TAB] key to highlight
a radio button option, and then select a radio button by pressing the arrow keys to
highlight the appropriate option.

Buttons: This type of button allows you to Save, Delete and so on the options
you’ve chosen in a dialog box. Use the [TAB] key to highlight the button you want
to use. Press the [ENTER] key to activate it.

Saving Your Choices: Once you’ve made all your changes, press the [ENTER] key
to save your changes and exit the window.

Note: A dialog box item that is displayed in grey text indicates that it is not

currently available.

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5.1 Remote Connect...............................81

5.2 The TekTerm Application..........................81

5.3 Pocket PC Compatibility..........................81

5.4 The Control Panel..............................81

5.5 Control Panel Icons.............................83

5.6 Basic Setup.................................87

5.6.1 Display Properties ..........................87

5.6.1.1 Display Backlight......................87

5.6.1.2 Display Appearance.....................89

5.6.2 Keyboard Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

5.6.2.1 Key Repeat..........................90

5.6.2.2 Keyboard Backlight.....................91

5.6.2.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes.................92

5.6.2.4 Keyboard Macro Keys....................93

5.6.2.5 Unicode Mapping......................95

5.6.2.6 Scancode Remapping....................97

5.6.3 Volume And Sound Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

5.6.3.1 Volume Adjustments.....................100

5.6.4 Power Management Properties....................100

5.6.4.1 Battery Capacity.......................101

5.6.4.2 Power Saving Suspend....................101

5.6.4.3 Suspend Threshold......................102

5.6.4.4 Advanced ..........................103

5.6.4.5 Devices............................104

5.6.5 Stylus Properties...........................104

5.6.5.1 Double-Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

5.6.5.2 Calibration..........................105

5.6.5.3 Touch ............................105

5.6.6 Manage Triggers...........................106

5.6.6.1 Trigger Mappings......................107

5.6.6.2 Add And Edit Trigger Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

5.6.7 Certificate Assignment........................110

5.7 Bluetooth Setup...............................111

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5.7.1 The Devices Tab........................... 112

5.7.2 The Servers Tab...........................115

5.7.3 Outgoing Tab............................ 116

5.7.4 Active Conn. Tab.......................... 117

5.7.5 The Properties Tab .........................118

5.7.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

5.8 Total Recall ................................124

5.8.1 Creating A Backup Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

5.8.2 Restoring A Profile.........................129

5.9 The Storage Manager...........................129

5.9.1 Formatting A Memory Card ....................129

5.9.2 Creating Partitions .........................130

5.9.3 Partition Management........................132

5.10 IPv6 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

5.11 Scanner Settings.............................135

5.11.1 Bar Codes .............................136

5.11.1.1 Scanner..........................136

5.11.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanners....................137

5.11.2.1 Options..........................137

5.11.2.2 Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . 138

5.11.2.3 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options . . . . . . . . 139

5.11.2.4 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options . . . . . . . . 140

5.11.2.5 Code 39..........................141

5.11.2.6 Code 128.........................144

5.11.2.7 EAN 13..........................144

5.11.2.8 EAN 8...........................145

5.11.2.9 UPC A...........................145

5.11.2.10 UPC E..........................146

5.11.2.11 UPC/EAN Shared Settings ...............147

5.11.2.12 Code 93.........................148

5.11.2.13 Codabar.........................149

5.11.2.14 MSI Plessey.......................149

5.11.2.15 Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................150

5.11.2.16 Discrete 2 of 5......................151

5.11.2.17 RSS Code........................152

5.11.2.18 Composite........................152

5.11.2.19 PDF-417.........................153

5.11.2.20 Micro PDF-417.....................153

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5.11.3 Decoded (HHP)...........................154

5.11.3.1 Decoded (HHP) Scanner Options .............154

5.11.3.2 Decoded (HHP) Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . . .154

5.11.3.3 Code 39...........................155

5.11.3.4 Trioptic Code........................156

5.11.3.5 Code 128..........................156

5.11.3.6 EAN 13 Settings......................157

5.11.3.7 EAN 8 ...........................158

5.11.3.8 UPC A Settings.......................158

5.11.3.9 UPC E Settings.......................159

5.11.3.10 UPC/EAN Shared Settings................160

5.11.3.11 Code 93..........................160

5.11.3.12 Codabar..........................161

5.11.3.13 MSI Plessey........................162

5.11.3.14 Code 11..........................163

5.11.3.15 Interleaved 2 of 5.....................163

5.11.3.16 Matrix 2 of 5 .......................164

5.11.3.17 IATA 2 of 5........................164

5.11.3.18 Discrete 2 of 5.......................165

5.11.3.19 Telepen..........................165

5.11.3.20 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) . . . . . . . . .166

5.11.3.21 PosiCode (Reduced Space Symbology). . . . . . . . . .167

5.11.3.22 Composite.........................167

5.11.3.23 TLC-39..........................168

5.11.3.24 PDF-417..........................168

5.11.3.25 Micro PDF-417......................169

5.11.3.26 Code 16K.........................169

5.11.3.27 Code 49..........................170

5.11.3.28 Codablock.........................170

5.11.3.29 2D Data Matrix......................170

5.11.3.30 2D QR Code........................171

5.11.3.31 2D Maxicode.......................171

5.11.3.32 2D Aztec .........................172

5.11.3.33 Postal: PlaNET......................172

5.11.3.34 Postal: PostNET......................172

5.11.3.35 Postal: Australian.....................173

5.11.3.36 Postal: Canadian......................173

5.11.3.37 Postal: China .......................173

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5.11.3.38 Postal: Japanese.....................173

5.11.3.39 Postal: Kix........................174

5.11.3.40 Postal: Korean......................174

5.11.3.41 Postal: Royal.......................174

5.11.4 Decoded (Intermec ISCP).....................175

5.11.4.1 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Options . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

5.11.4.2 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Advanced Options . . . . . . 175

5.11.4.3 Code 39..........................176

5.11.4.4 Code 128.........................178

5.11.4.5 EAN 13 Settings .....................179

5.11.4.6 EAN 8...........................180

5.11.4.7 UPC A Settings......................180

5.11.4.8 UPC E Settings......................181

5.11.4.9 UPC/EAN Shared Settings................181

5.11.4.10 Code 93.........................182

5.11.4.11 Codabar.........................183

5.11.4.12 MSI Plessey.......................184

5.11.4.13 Code 11 .........................185

5.11.4.14 Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................185

5.11.4.15 Matrix 2 of 5.......................186

5.11.4.16 Discrete 2 of 5......................187

5.11.4.17 Telepen..........................188

5.11.4.18 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) . . . . . . . . 188

5.11.4.19 PDF-417.........................189

5.11.4.20 Micro PDF-417.....................189

5.11.4.21 Codablock........................190

5.11.5 Imager...............................190

5.11.5.1 Imager Options......................190

5.11.5.2 Imager Advanced Options ................192

5.11.5.3 Code 39 Settings.....................194

5.11.5.4 Code 128 Settings.....................194

5.11.5.5 EAN 13..........................195

5.11.5.6 EAN 8...........................195

5.11.5.7 UPC A...........................196

5.11.5.8 UPC E...........................196

5.11.5.9 Code 93..........................196

5.11.5.10 Codabar.........................196

5.11.5.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 ....................197

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5.11.5.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) . . . . . . . . .197

5.11.5.13 Composite.........................197

5.11.5.14 PDF-417..........................197

5.11.5.15 Micro PDF-417......................198

5.11.5.16 2D Data Matrix......................198

5.11.5.17 2D QR Code........................198

5.11.5.18 2D Maxicode.......................198

5.11.5.19 2D Aztec .........................198

5.11.5.20 Postal: PlaNET......................199

5.11.5.21 Postal: PostNET......................199

5.11.5.22 Postal: Australian.....................199

5.11.5.23 Postal: Japanese......................199

5.11.5.24 Postal: Korean.......................200

5.11.5.25 Postal: Royal .......................200

5.11.6 Options ...............................200

5.11.6.1 Double Click Parameters..................201

5.11.6.2 Display Parameters.....................201

5.11.7 Translations Tab...........................203

5.11.7.1 Case Rules.........................205

5.12 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup. . . . . . . . . .205

5.12.1 Contact Tab.............................206

5.12.2 Communities Tab..........................207

5.12.2.1 Adding A Community...................207

5.12.2.2 Modifying A Community Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .208

5.12.2.3 Removing An Existing Community . . . . . . . . . . . .208

5.12.3 Trap Destination Tab ........................209

5.12.3.1 Enabling Authentication TRAPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

5.12.3.2 Adding A Destination ...................209

5.12.3.3 Changing A Destination..................209

5.12.3.4 Removing A Trap Destination...............210

5.12.4 Permitted Hosts Tab.........................210

5.12.4.1 Adding A Host.......................211

5.12.4.2 Changing A Host......................211

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Remote Connect

5.1 Remote Connect

Remote Connect is a WORKABOUT PRO G2 application used to connect to a
Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine,
using the WORKABOUT PRO G2 (Windows Embedded CE 5.0 device).

Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this
connection:

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/using/howto/gomobile/remotedesktop/default.asp,

or contact Psion Teklogix support services. (Refer to WORKABOUT PRO
Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000126, or locate the
office closest to you at www.psionteklogix.com).

5.2 The TekTerm Application

TekTerm is a powerful emulation application ideally suited for real time data
transaction applications associated with mainframes and servers. The
WORKABOUT PRO G2 includes unique features that support TekTerm—a Psion
Teklogix application that has the ability to maintain multiple simultaneous sessions
with a variety of host computers. For detailed information, please refer to the

TekTerm Software User Manual, PN 8000073.

5.3 Pocket PC Compatibility

The WORKABOUT PRO G2 supports the AYGShell API set that allows Pocket
PC-compatible applications to run on the hand-held. Windows Embedded CE 5.0
includes application programming interface (API) compatibility support for the
Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 shell in units running Windows
Embedded CE 5.0.

The website listed below describes the APIs exposed through AYGShell and the
application compatibility between Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002-based
applications and Windows Embedded CE 5.0-based devices:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dncenet/html/WINCENET_CEPCC_App.asp

5.4 The Control Panel

The Windows Embedded CE 5.0 Control Panel provides a group of icons through
which you can set a variety of system-wide properties, such as mouse sensitivity,
network configuration and the desktop color scheme.

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The Control Panel

Note: If you are uncertain how to move around a dialog box and make selec-

tions, review “Using A Dialog Box” on page 72.

When the WORKABOUT PRO G2 boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is
displayed, and any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately.

To access the Control Panel:

• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel.

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Press [FN/BLUE] [.] to display the

• Highlight Settings in Start Menu, and press the [RIGHT] arrow key to
highlight the Control Panel.

• Press the [ENTER] key.

The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your WORKABOUT
PRO G2.

Start Menu.

Figure 5.1 Control Panel

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5.5 Control Panel Icons

The Control Panel provides a group of icons that allow you to customize and adjust
settings on your WORKABOUT PRO G2.

App Launch Keys

By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch
those applications from a single key-press.

Bluetooth Devices

Provides options for Bluetooth radio setup. It also provides the capability to
use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem to exchange infor­mation with other Bluetooth devices and provide network access.

Certificates

A public key is transmitted as part of a certificate. The certificate assigned
through this icon is used to ensure that the submitted public key is, in fact,
the public key that belongs to the submitter. The client checks that the cer­tificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that the client
explicitly trusts. “Certificate Assignment” on page 110 directs you to the
appropriate setup information.

Date/Time

Allows you to set the current Month, Date, Time and Time Zone on
your unit.

Dialing

Specifies dialing settings, including area code, country code, dial type and
the code to disable call waiting. You can store multiple patterns—
for example, ‘Work’, ‘Home’, and so on using this dialog box.

Display

Changes the appearance (window colour scheme) on the unit desktop.

Input Panel

Provides the framework for a Soft Input Panel (SIP) should you need to
design your own SIP, or change some soft keyboard options.

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Internet Options

Provides options to configure your Internet browser. You can determine
items such as the default and search page that the browser applies when
connecting to the Internet, the cache size, the Internet connection options,
and the security level that is applied when browsing.

IPv6 Support

Refers to a new Internet Protocol specification (version 6) that has been
published to use 128-bit IP addresses (replacing version 4).

Keyboard

Toggles character repeat on and off and specifies delay and rate for repeated
characters. It also allows you to adjust the keyboard backlight threshold and
intensity.

Manage Triggers

Allows multiple-scanner trigger management, including the ability to con­figure each of the trigger buttons. You can configure the trigger ID for each
trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time.

Network And Dial-up Connections

Displays a network window from which the WORKABOUT PRO G2

802.11g radio can be configured and an existing configuration can be exe­cuted. Refer to “Configuring Your Radio” on page 13 for details.

Owner

Provides fields in which you can specify owner information. A Notes tab
allows additional information to be entered and displayed when the unit is
powered up. Network ID tab information is used to access network resources.
(This information should be provided by your System Administrator.)

Password

Allows you to assign a password to restrict access to elements of the unit.
Once assigned, password access cannot be circumvented so it is important
that you write down your password and keep it in a safe place. Refer to
“Security Settings” on page 64 for details.

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PC Connection

Enables direct connections to a desktop computer. Selecting the Change
Connection

your PC.

Power

Displays battery pack power status. (Alternately, battery status can be
accessed through the taskbar.) Additional tabs allow you to determine
suspend states, specify a suspend threshold and, when seated in either the
Combo Dock or Quad Dock, determine whether or not a battery that
requires it can be recalibrated. This dialog box also allows you to activate
card slots. (Refer to “Devices” on page 104 for details.)

RDC Licenses

The Terminal Services license server stores all license tokens that have been
installed for a group of terminal servers and tracks licenses issued. The
Remote Desktop Licenses (RDC) application displays license ‘tokens’ for
devices that connect to a Terminal Server.

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button allows you to change the type of direct connect to

Region & Language

Allows you to specify the local language that is to be displayed on the
hand-held screen along with the format of numbers, currency, time and date
for your region.

Remove Programs

Lists the programs that can be removed from your unit. To remove a pro­gram, select it and then click on the Remove button.

SNMP

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is the protocol used to
monitor and manage devices attached to a TCP/IP network.

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Storage Manager

Allows the user to view information about the storage devices that are
present, such as SD-MMC flash cards. For details, see page 129.

Stylus

Adjusts how Windows Embedded CE 5.0 recognizes your double-tap (as
slow or rapid successive taps). In the Calibration tab, you can recalibrate
your touchscreen by tapping on the Recalibrate button and following the
directions on the screen.

System

Displays system and memory properties. In the Memory tab, you can allo­cate memory between storage memory and program memory.

Teklogix Scanners

Provides scanner parameters and the bar code symbologies that the WORK­ABOUT PRO G2 scanner will successfully read.

Total Recall

Provides access to a backup and restore utility to maintain applications and
settings over cold reboots.

TweakIT Settings

Allows you to change Advanced System Settings (interface, network, and
servers), User System Settings (display font size), and provides the
Registry Editor.

Volume & Sounds

Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like
warnings, key clicks and screen taps.

Wireless WAN

Provides access to technology like GSM/GPRS, which allows wide area
networking capability such as internet browsing via GSM/GPRS. For
detailed information, see Appendix B: “Wireless WAN”.

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5.6.1 Display Properties

•In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon.

Figure 5.2 Choosing The Display Icon

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5.6.1.1 Display Backlight

The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time when the
WORKABOUT PRO G2 is in use (key press, scanner trigger or data received from
the host). The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to
specify the intensity of the backlight along with how long the display will maintain
the specified intensity.

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Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.

•In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.

Notes: Backlight changes take effect immediately. You do not need to reset the

unit.

To maximize battery run time, keep the display backlight brightness and
active durations as low as possible.

Intensity

This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the WORKABOUT PRO G2
backlight. Sliding the bar to the left lowers the light intensity, and sliding it to the
right raises the intensity.

Bright For

The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that
the backlight stays on at the configured intensity after the last user action (keypress,
scan trigger).

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Dim For

The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that
the backlight stays on at half the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) after
expiration of the Bright For delay and as long as no user action takes place (such as
a keypress or scan trigger). At the expiration of the Dim For duration, the display
backlight shuts off.

External Power Checkbox

When you select the checkbox next to When using external power keep the
backlight always ON

the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is operating with external power (not battery power).
If the WORKABOUT PRO G2 is drawing power from its battery, this option is
ignored and the other parameters defined in Display Properties

, the backlight remains ON at the configured intensity when

dialog box are used.

5.6.1.2 Display Appearance

•In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Appearance tab.

This dialog box allows you to customize the display colour scheme.

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5.6.2 Keyboard Properties

This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialog box in which you can adjust the
repeat rate of the keys, the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of
the [BLUE] and [ORANGE] modifier keys. This dialog box also allows you to
define macro keys and Unicode characters.

•In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon.

Figure 5.3 Choosing The Keyboard Icon

5.6.2.1 Key Repeat

Note: These settings apply when a key is held down continuously.

•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Repeat

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Repeat Delay

The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between
repeat characters. Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay
between key repeats, and sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time.

Repeat Rate

The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key
you press repeats and is measured in characters per second (cps). Sliding the bar to
the left slows the repeat rate, and sliding the bar to the right increases the repeat rate.

Note: Use the field at the bottom of this dialog box to test the repeat delay and

rate settings you’ve chosen.

5.6.2.2 Keyboard Backlight

•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.

This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the WORKABOUT PRO G2
keyboard backlight. Sliding the bar to the left darkens the keyboard backlight
intensity, and sliding it to the right lightens the intensity.

ON For

The value chosen from this dropdown menu determines the duration of time that the
keyboard backlight stays on when a unit is not in use.

Note: Tapping in the checkbox next to ‘When using external power, keep the

backlight always ON’ forces the keypad backlight to remain on when the
unit is operating with external power.

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5.6.2.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes

• In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab.

The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your
WORKABOUT PRO G2 behave. For each modifier key
[CTRL], [ORANGE] and [BLUE]
drop-down menu: Lock, OneShot, and OneShot/Lock.

—[ALT], [SHIFT],

—you have the following options in the

Note: Keep in mind that checking the taskbar lets you know whether or not

these keys are locked on. For example, if the [FN/ORANGE] key is locked
‘on’, the taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays it in uppercase char-
acters,
taskbar, you’ll know that the
tive following a key press.

Important: Once you’ve assigned a One Shot mode to a modifier key, you need

ORANGE KEY. If this key is displayed in lowercase characters in the

orange key is not locked. It will become inac-

to tap on the OK button at the top of the tab to activate your selec­tion.

Lock

If you choose Lock from the drop-down menu, pressing a modifier key once locks it
‘on’ until you press the modifier key a second time to unlock or turn it off.

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