Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8590, 8580 User Manual

8580/8590

Vehicle-Mount Computer

User Manual

January 24, 2007 Part No. 8100119.A

ISO 9001 Certified

Quality Management System

© Copyright 2007 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario

This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc.,
is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in
part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Teklogix manufactured
goods and services. Furthermore, this document is not to be used as a basis for
design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests
of Psion Teklogix Inc.

All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Return-To-Factory Warranty

Psion Teklogix provides a return to factory warranty on this product for a period of
twelve (12) months in accordance with the Statement of Limited Warranty and Limi­tation of Liability provided at www.psionteklogix.com/warranty. (If you are not
already a member of Teknet and you attempt to view this warranty, you will be asked
to register. As a member of Teknet, you’ll have access to helpful information about
your Psion Teklogix products at no charge to you.) In some regions, this warranty
may exceed this period. Please contact your local Psion Teklogix office for details.
For a list of offices, see Appendix A: “Support Services And Worldwide Offices”.
The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend to any
product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an
employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion Teklogix
terms and conditions of sale for full details.

Important:Psion Teklogix warranties take effect on the date of shipment.

Support Services

Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its custom­ers. For detailed information, please refer to Appendix A: “Support Services And
Worldwide Offices”. This section also provides information about accessing support
services through the Psion Teklogix web site.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive

2002/96/EC

This Product, and its accessories, comply with the requirements of the Waste Electri­cal and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. If your end-of-life
Psion Teklogix product or accessory carries a label as shown here, please contact
your local country representative for details on how to arrange recycling.
For a list of international subsidiaries, please go to:

www.psionteklogix.com/public.aspx?s=us&p=Contacts.

Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2002/95/EC

What is RoHS?

The European Union has mandated that high environmental standards be met in the
design and manufacture of electronic and electrical products sold in Europe, to reduce
hazardous substances from entering the environment. The “Restriction on Hazardous
Substances Directive (RoHS)” prescribes the maximum trace levels of lead, cad-

mium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and flame retardants PBB and PBDE that
may be contained in a product. Only products meeting these high environmental
standards may be “placed on the market” in EU member states after July 1, 2006.

RoHS Logo

Although there is no legal requirement to mark RoHS-compliant products, Psion
Teklogix Inc. indicates its compliance with the directive as follows:

The RoHS logo located either on the back of the product or underneath the battery in
the battery compartment (or on a related accessory such as the charger or docking
station) signifies that the product is RoHS-compliant as per the EU directive. Other
than as noted below, a Psion Teklogix product that does not have an accompanying
RoHS logo signifies that it was placed on the EU market prior to July 1, 2006, and is
thereby exempt from the directive.

Note: Not all accessories or peripherals will have a RoHS logo due to physical

space limitations or as a result of their exempt status.

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-to­date. In addition, changes are periodically added to the information herein; these
changes will be incorporated into new editions of the publication.

Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes in the
product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this document without notice, and
shall not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to consequential
damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including but not limited to
typographical errors.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program License Agreements ............................I

Approvals And Safety Summary.........................VII

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

1.1.1 Text Conventions . . .......................4

1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel ......................4

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

2.1 8580/8590 Description..........................7

2.2 Intended Use................................7

2.3 The Models: 8580 And 8590 .......................8

2.4 Abbreviations Used For 8580/90s & Accessories . . .......... 8

2.5 8580/90 Description And Type Identification ..............8

2.6 Technical Specifications..........................10

2.6.1 Mechanical.............................10

2.6.2 Motherboard............................10

2.6.3 LCD/CRT Interface........................12

2.6.4 Touchscreen (optional) ......................12

2.6.5 Network Interface.........................13

2.6.6 ADC/MDC Interface (optional)..................13

2.6.7 PCI Express® MiniCard Interface For WLAN (optional) ....13

2.6.8 Power Supply ...........................13

2.6.9 Maximum Power Available For Peripheral Devices.......15

2.6.10 Power Supply Fuses . .......................15

2.6.11 Ambient Conditions . .......................16

2.6.12Test Marks.............................17

2.6.13 8580/8590 Dimensions ......................18

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2.6.14 8580/8590 VESA Drill Holes ..................21

2.7 Unpacking The 8580/8590........................21

2.8 Packaging ................................22

2.9 Putting Your 8580/8590 In Operation ..................22

2.9.1 Cooling Through Unobstructed Air Circulation . . . ...... 22

2.9.2 Pin Configuration.........................22

2.9.3 External Connectors .......................23

2.10 Connecting External Devices . . . ...................26

2.10.1 Powering Down The 8580/8590 .................26

2.11 WLAN Settings.............................27

2.11.1Radio Performance........................27

2.11.2 8580/8590 Antenna Solutions for EU Countries. . . ...... 27

2.12Removing The Protective Film From The Display...........28

2.13 Powering Up The 8580/8590 . . . ...................28

2.14Protecting The TFT Display From Memory Effect........... 28

Chapter 3: Accessories

3.1 Keyboards................................33

3.1.1 The SMALL Keyboard. . . ................... 33

3.1.2 The 24-Key Keypad.......................34

3.2 Mouse..................................34

3.3 External CD-ROM Drive........................35

3.3.1 Operation.............................35

3.3.2 Resources And Drivers......................35

3.4 USB Stick................................35

3.5 Scanner..................................36

Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation

4.1 Complying With Protection Standard IP65...............39

4.1.1 Parts List For Cable Cover Kit..................39

4.1.2 The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables–Assembling ....40

4.2 Mounting Options For The 8580/8590 .................43

4.2.1 Mounting Bracket Toolkit....................43

4.2.2 Permitted Mounting Positions ..................44

4.2.3 Mechanical Dynamic Loading.................. 44

4.3 Power Supply ..............................44

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4.3.1 DC Power Pack..........................44

4.3.2 Installing Connecting Cables . . . ................45

4.4 Vehicle Applications (Such As Forklifts).................45

4.4.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The 8580/8590 . . ..........47

4.5 Cable Cover (Splash Guard) .......................48

4.5.1 Protection Class IP65.......................48

Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590

5.1 Operation.................................51

5.2 4-Key Front Panel.............................51

5.3 10-Key Front Panel............................52

5.4 25-Key Front Panel............................53

5.4.1 Power Key.............................54

5.4.2 Manual Brightness Control (optional)...............54

5.4.3 LEDs................................54

5.4.4 Function And Number Keys....................55

5.4.5 Special Keys............................55

5.4.6 [ESCAPE] Key, [ENTER] Key And Scroll Keys.........56

5.5 Operating States..............................56

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Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications

6.1 Operating System.............................61

6.1.1 OS Pre-installed On Hard Drive/Compact Flash.........61

6.1.2 Installing On The Hard Drive/Compact Flash...........61

6.1.3 Special Features Of The Operating System............62

6.2 Psion Teklogix Config Tool........................63

6.2.1 Overview Of The Config Functions................63

6.2.2 Installation.............................64

6.2.3 Psion Teklogix Config Menus...................67

6.3 The Software Keyboard. . . .......................82

6.3.1 Psion Teklogix Config And Software Keyboard .........82

6.3.2 Logon With The Software Keyboard ...............83

6.3.3 Installation.............................84

6.3.4 Launching The Program......................85

6.3.5 Operation .............................90

6.3.6 Configuring The Software Keyboard ...............91

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Chapter 7: Serial Ports

Chapter 8: Internal Devices

6.3.7 Keyboard_Maximize Section ..................100

7.1 Serial Ports................................105

7.1.1 Resources.............................105

7.1.2 COM1 Options..........................105

7.1.3 COM1 As A Power Supply ...................105

7.1.4 Serial Port Printers........................105

7.1.5 Serial Port Bar Code Scanners..................105

7.1.6 Tips & Tricks...........................106

8.1 Chipset..................................109

8.1.1 Installing Chipset Drivers Under Windows XP.........109

8.2 VGA Adaptor ..............................110

8.2.1 VGA Driver Installation Under Windows XP ..........110

8.3 Network Adaptor (10/100)........................111

8.3.1 Network Driver Installation Under Windows XP........112

8.4 Onboard Sound Adaptor .........................113

8.4.1 Installing Onboard Sound Adaptor Drivers–Windows XP . . . 113

8.5 Touchscreen...............................115

8.5.1 Touch (Serial) For Windows XP & XP Embedded . ......115

8.5.2 Touch (PS2) For Windows XP & XP Embedded........117

8.5.3 Resistance Of The Touchscreen.................118

8.6 Automatic Switch-Off And Heating...................119

8.6.1 Automatic Shutdown Process..................120

8.6.2 Drivers..............................123

8.6.3 General Notes About Automatic Shutdown Software......123

Chapter 9: Maintenance

9.1 Maintenance...............................127

9.1.1 Cleaning The Housing......................127

9.1.2 Cleaning The Touchscreen....................127

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Chapter 10: Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips

10.1Common Mistakes In Usage......................131

10.1.1Powering Up/Down.......................131

10.1.2Cable Cover...........................131

10.1.3Installation............................131

10.1.4Mobile Application On Vehicles ................132

10.1.5Using The Touchscreen.....................132

10.1.6Use/Storage...........................132

10.1.7Disposal.............................132

Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices

A.1 Technical Support ............................A-1

A.2 Product Repairs . ............................A-1

A.3 Worldwide Offices ...........................A-2

Contents

Appendix B: System Resources

B.1 Part 1 ..................................B-1

B.2 Part 2 ..................................B-3

Appendix C: Pinouts

C.1 External Connectors...........................C-1

C.1.1 Keyboard And Mouse ......................C-1

C.1.2 USB...............................C-1

C.1.3 Serial Port COM1........................C-2

C.1.4 Serial Port COM2........................C-2

C.1.5 Network Connector . ......................C-3

Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading

D.1 Introduction . . . ............................D-1

D.2 Units Without Vibration Insulation (tuned to high frequency) . . . . . D-2

D.3 Passive Vibration Insulation (tuned to low frequency).........D-3

D.4 Dimensioning Example 8580......................D-3

D.4.1 Approximate Solution For Elastomer Spring Selection. . . . . D-5

D.4.2 Further Possible Steps For Optimization............D-6

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Appendix E: BIOS

D.4.3 Determining Insulating Effects .................D-7

D.5 Determining Natural Frequencies....................D-9

E.1 BIOS Setup Description.........................E-1

E.2 Entering The BIOS Setup Program...................E-1

E.3 Setup Menu And Navigation ......................E-1

E.4 Main Setup Screen............................E-2

E.5 Advanced Setup.............................E-4

E.5.1 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu.................E-4

E.5.2 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu..................E-5

E.5.3 Graphic Configuration Sub-Menu................E-6

E.5.4 CPU Configuration .......................E-8

E.5.5 Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu................E-8

E.5.6 I/O Interface Configuration Sub-Menu.............E-9

E.5.7 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu.................E-10

E.5.8 USB Configuration Sub-Menu ................E-12

E.5.9 Keyboard/Mouse Configuration Sub-Menu ..........E-14

E.5.10 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu...........E-15

E.5.11 Hardware Monitoring Sub-Menu...............E-16

E.5.12 Watchdog Configuration Sub-Menu. . . ...........E-17

E.6 Boot Setup...............................E-18

E.6.1 Boot Device Priority......................E-19

E.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration..................E-20

E.7 Security Setup.............................E-21

E.7.1 Security Settings........................E-22

E.7.2 Hard Disk Security.......................E-22

E.8 Exit Menu...............................E-23

E.9 Additional BIOS Features.......................E-24

E.9.1 Updating The BIOS......................E-24

E.10BIOS Recovery ............................E-25

E.11BIOS Security Features........................E-26

E.12Hard Disk Security Features......................E-26

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PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENTS

Microsoft's End User License Agreement

You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Psion Teklogix Inc.
from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS ori­gin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation
(“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFT­WARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT
USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT PSION
TEKLOGIX INC. FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A
REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO USE ON

THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFI­CATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:

• You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.

• NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULT TOLER-
ANT. PSION TEKLOGIX INC. HAS INDEPENDENTLY DETER­MINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS
HAS RELIED UPON PSION TEKLOGIX INC. TO CONDUCT SUFFI­CIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS SUIT­ABLE FOR SUCH USE.

• NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is pro-

vided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATIS­FACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND
EFFORT (INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU.
ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE
WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST
INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES

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REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE WARRAN­TIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON,
MS.

• Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for pro­grams written in Java. Java technology is not fault tolerant and is not
designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control
equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance, such
as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or communica­tion systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons
systems, in which the failure of Java technology could lead directly to
death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun
Microsystems, Inc. has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer.

• No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY

LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PER­FORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL
APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PUR­POSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS
(U.S. $250.00).

• Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly.
Yo u may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE,
except and only to the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by
applicable law notwithstanding this limitation.

• SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRIC-
TIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under this EULA only as part
of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient
agrees to this EULA. If the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must
also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.

• EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. You acknowledge that SOFTWARE is
subject to U.S. export jurisdiction. You agree to comply with all applicable
international and national laws that apply to the SOFTWARE, including the
U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and
destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For addi­tional information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

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License Agreement

Psion Teklogix Inc. End User License Agreement

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY:

This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you and Psion Teklogix (“we”),
the licensor of this software package (“Software”), for your use of the Software only as authorized in
this Agreement.

By clicking on the “Accept” or other appropriate assent button and/or installing the Software, you
agree to be and are hereby bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If you do not agree
with this Agreement, we do not grant you a license to the Software, and you may not install or use the
Software or any accompanying documentation.

The Software is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc. or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws
and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Soft­ware is licensed, not sold. Psion Teklogix Inc. provides the Software and licenses its use worldwide.
You assume responsibility for the selection of the Software to achieve your intended results, and for the
use and results obtained from it.

1. GRANT OF LICENSE

We hereby grant you and you hereby accept a non-exclusive, non-transferable,
limited license to install and use the Software in object code form only, subject to
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the Software (source code); and (iii) this Agreement does not grant you any rights to
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LIMITATIONS

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of the Software up to but not exceeding the number of copies you have licensed.
However, you may make a copy of the Software for backup or archival purposes.
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in or on the Software.

b. Evaluation. As part of evaluation, you may install and use the Software only

during the specified evaluation period. Unless you register the license as
described below, the evaluation license shall expire upon the expiration of the
evaluation period.

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c. License Registration. You will be required to provide a license ID, unique to

each device, for registering your Software license. As part of your software
license registration, we will provide you a corresponding license key for each
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d. No Modifications. You may not modify or create any derivative work of the

Software or any copy or portion thereof nor may you remove any Software
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other third party.

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program that may be harmful to a computer or a network in conjunction with the
Software, or use the Software for any other purpose as which may be harmful to
a third party.

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allow a third party to use the same.

h. Reverse Engineering. Modification, reverse engineering, reverse compiling,

disassembly, unbundling or extraction of the Software is expressly prohibited.

i. Export Restrictions. You agree to comply with all applicable laws and

regulations and that you will not export or re-export the Software, or any part or
copies thereof, or any products utilizing the Software in violation of applicable
laws or regulations of the United States or the country in which you obtained
them.

3. HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES

The Software is not fault-tolerant and is not designed, manufactured or intended for
use or resale as on-line control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail­safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or
communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons
systems, in which the failure of the Software could lead to death, personal injury, or
severe physical or environmental damage (“High Risk Activities”). We specifically
disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness for High Risk Activities.

4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

We do not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the Software nor do we
warrant that the Software will meet your requirements. THE SOFTWARE IS
PROVIDED “AS-IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER AND
WITHOUT ANY TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM
ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS,

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WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABLE
QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE DO NOT
WARRANT OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE
OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS
CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, USE WITH FUTURE PSION
TEKLOGIX DEVICES INTRODUCED, OR OTHERWISE. YOU EXPRESSLY
ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE SOFTWARE IS AT
YOUR SOLE RISK AND YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INSTALLATION OF
THE SOFTWARE ON YOUR COMPUTER.

5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

We are liable for no more than the value of the license fee that you paid for the
Software. This limitation is cumulative and our responsibility for multiple claims
will not exceed in aggregate this limit.

Under no circumstances are we or our third party suppliers liable for damages of
third parties claimed against you, or for harm to your records or data, or special,
incidental, indirect, or consequential damages, including but not limited to lost
profits, lost business revenue or failure to realize expected savings, loss of data, loss
of use of the Software or any associated equipment, downtime and user's time, even
if you informed us of their possibility, or for breach of any express or implied
warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability or any other legal theory
related to the Software. This limitation applies whether you are entitled to claim
damages from us or our third party suppliers as a matter of contract or tort.

6. COPYRIGHTS, OWNERSHIP AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS

All title and copyrights in and to the Software, and any copies thereof, are owned by
Psion Teklogix Inc. or its suppliers. The Software also contains copyrighted material
licensed from our suppliers or obtained from open source and all rights to such
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and conditions may apply. We retain title to the Software and any copies made from
it. Any copies of the Software you made are subject to the restrictions of this
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You agree not to use or disclose any proprietary information provided by us, except
for the purposes of this Agreement. You agree not to reproduce any of the
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8. ENDING THIS AGREEMENT

We may terminate this Agreement and your license immediately without notice if
(a) you fail to comply with any term of this Agreement, or (b) your rights are
assigned by you, by operation of law or otherwise. In such event, you must return or
destroy all copies and component parts of the Software and documentation, as well
as any other Psion Teklogix proprietary information in your possession, within
fourteen (14) days of the date of termination. Any rights and obligations under this
Agreement that by their nature continue after it ends will remain in effect until they
are completed.

9. GENERAL

The laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws applicable therein,
excluding the conflict of laws provisions, govern this Agreement. If any provision
of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any country, that particular
provision will be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make the provision
valid and enforceable, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and
effect. Failure by us to insist on strict performance or to exercise a right when
entitled, does not prevent us from doing so at a later time, either in relation to that
default or any subsequent one.

No modifications of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and
approved by us.

You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that it is the
complete agreement between you and Psion Teklogix with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written.

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APPROVALS AND SAFETY SUMMARY

CE Markings

When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment the product
and its approved UK and European peripherals fulfil all requirements for CE marking.

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directive
1999/5/EC (Declaration available: www.psionteklogix.com).

Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la
Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. (Déclaration disponible sur le site:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie
(1999/5/EG). (Den Wortlaut der Richtlinie finden Sie unter:
www.psionteklogix.com).

Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea
R&TTE 1999/5/CE. (Dichiarazione disponibile sul sito: www.psionteklogix.com).

Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1995/5/CE de la UE,
“Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomu-nicaciones”. (Declaración disponible
en: www.psionteklogix.com).

Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do
Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT). (Declaração disponível no
endereço: www.psionteklogix.com).

Ο εξοπλισμός αυτός πληροί τις βασικές απαιτήσεις της κοινοτικής οδηγίας EU
R&TTE 1999/5/EΚ. (Η δήλωση συμμόρφωσης διατίθεται στη διεύθυνση:
www.psionteklogix.com)

Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn
betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindappa-ratuur 199/5/EG.
(verklaring beschikbaar: www.psionteklogix.com).

Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og
teleterminaludstyr. (Erklæring findes på: www.psionteklogix.com).

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Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet
(1999/5/EC) fra EU. (Erklæring finnes på: www.psionteklogix.com).

Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten
teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse
(R&TTE). (Förklaringen finns att läsa på: www.psionteklogix.com).

Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia. (Julkilausuma nähtävillä osoitteessa:
www.psionteklogix.com).

PSION TEKLOGIX tímto prohlašuje, že 8580/8590 je ve shodě se
základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanovenímisměrnice
1995/5/ES (NV č. 426/2000 Sb.) a Prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na
www.PsionTeklogix.com.

Toto zařízení lze provozovat v České republice na základě
generální licence č. GL - 12/R/2000.

PSION TEKLOGIX týmto vyhlasuje, že 8580/8590 spĺňa základné

ožiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1995/5/ES

(NV č. 443/2001 Z.z.) a Vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na
www.PsionTeklogix.com.

Toto zariadenie je možné prevádzkovať v Slovenskej republike
na základe Všeobecného povolenia č. VPR-01/2001.

Настоящото устройство е в съответствие с основните изисквания на
европейската Директива 1999/5/EC (Декларацията за съответствие може
да бъде намерена на адрес: www.psionteklogix.com)

Acest echipament satisface cerinţele esenţiale ale Directivei UE 1999/5/EC
(Declaraţia poate fi gasitã pe site-ul: www.psionteklogix.com

Įranga atitinka pagrindinius EU direktyvos 1999/5/EC reikalavimus (Deklaraciją
galima rasti www.psionteklogix/xyz

Käesolev seade vastab EU Direktiivile 1999/5/EC (selgitus saadaval:
www.psionteklogix.com/xyz

Šī aparatūra nodrošina nepieciešamas ES Direktīvas prasības (Deklarācija ir

ieejama: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz)

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Dan l-apparat huwa konformi mal-kriterji tad-direttiva ta' l- EU 1999/5/EC.
(Din id-dikjarazzjoni tista ssiba fuq is sit www.psionteklogix/abc)

Oprema je skladna z bistvenimi zahtevami EU direktive 1999/5/EC
(Deklaracija je na voljo: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz

Az eszköz megfelel az EU 1999/5/EC fő direktíváinak (a nyilatkozat
megtalálható: www.psionteklogix.com/xyz

To urządzenie spełnia wymagania zasadnicze dyrektywy Unii Europejskiej
1999/5/EC (Deklarację zgodności można znaleźć pod adresem internetowym

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Use of the 802.11 8580/8590 vehicle-mount in France:
Owing to French Government restrictions, the 802.11 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts
are limited to indoor use. They may be used outdoors, on private property, only with
prior authorization from the French Ministry of Defense.

FCC Information To Users

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.

Some equipment in hospitals and aircraft are not shielded from radio frequency
energy. Do not use the 8580/8590 onboard aircraft, or in hospitals, without first
obtaining permission.

Do not use near pacemakers. The product may affect the operation of some
medically implanted devices such as pacemakers, causing them to malfunction.
Avoid placing your product next to such devices. Keep a minimum distance of 20
cm between the device and the product to reduce the risk of interference. If you have
any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off the 8580/8590 and
contact your cardiologist for assistance.

Note: In August 1996 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the

US adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio fre­quency energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. The design of this
product complies with the FCC guidelines and those standards. To main­tain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, ensure the
antenna is at least 20 cm from your body when transmitting.

Emissions Information For Canada

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations. When using the 802.11 radio option, to prevent
radio interference, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is
installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. En cas d’utilisation du module radio 802.11,
afin d'éviter toute interférence radio avec le service autorisé, l'appareil doit être

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utilisé à l'intérieur, tout en tant éloigné de toute fenêtre afin de garantir le maximum
de protection. Si cet équipement (ou son antenne émettrice) est installé à l'extérieur,
il est alors soumis à licence.

Important Safety Notices

The 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts were designed and built according to modern
technology and accepted safety regulations. However, the operation of the vehicle­mounts can endanger personnel or third parties and cause damage to the device and
other material assets when for example the device is:

• operated by untrained or uninformed personnel

• not operated correctly

• operated and maintained incorrectly

The operator commitments in regards to safety (accident prevention regulations,
work protection) are to be followed.

Initial Operation Of The Device

Area Of Application

The device is not designed for use in life-support systems or critical safety
systems where system malfunction can lead to the direct or indirect endanger­ment of human life. The operator shall take full responsibility for using the
device in these situations.

The device cannot be used in combination with safety functions for machines
and equipment which have to conform to the requirements of EN 954-1.

Choice Of Location

The ambient conditions at the point of installation must comply with the device's
protection class.

Installation/Initial Operation

The device is not supplied with a disconnector (switch) that can be accessed
externally. The power supply connector is therefore used as a disconnector.
Therefore it needs to be easily accessible. If it is necessary to establish a fixed
connection, an easily accessible disconnecting device (e.g. a switch such as a
circuit breaker) should be installed close to the device. Ensure that the power
cable is laid so that it is mechanically protected.

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The power supply cables must be laid in accordance with the applicable local
installation regulations.

Radio Performance

Do not exceed the maximum permissible transmitting power which is specified
by each separate country. 8580/8590 users must verify this themselves.

Risk Of Injury

The unit could fall during transit or installation and cause injury. Always ensure
that there are two persons available when installing or removing the device.

Supply Of Fresh Air

The 8580/8590 is based on a passive cooling concept. As a result, the waste heat
which is produced inside the device is emitted over the surface of the housing.
For this system to function properly, sufficient fresh air circulation is required.
Never install the system in a closed environment where the cooling air is unable
to dissipate accumulated heat to the outside.

If the 8580/8590 is not able to draw in fresh cooling air, this may cause overheat­ing and severe damage to the unit.

The maximum allowed ambient temperature for the system needs to be taken
into account for the concrete application area.

Power Supply/External Peripheral Devices

Operation In An Emergency

In case of emergency (such as damage to the power cable, or housing, or ingress
of liquid or other foreign bodies), the device must be disconnected immediately
from the power supply. Contact technical support staff at once.

Protection Of The Power Supplies

THERE ARE TWO POWER INPUT VERSIONS OF THE 8580/8590, AND SPECIAL PRECAU-

TIONS MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN CONNECTING THE POWER TO THE TERMINAL!

If 12V is connected to a 24/48 V 8580/8590, the unit will not start up, but the unit
will not be damaged in any way.

If 18V or more is connected to a 12V 8580/8590, the unit WILL BE dam­aged; THE VEHICLE-MOUNT WILL NO LONGER FUNCTION.

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Danger Of Electrocution When Cleaning/Servicing The Device

In order to avoid electrocution always disconnect the vehicle-mount from the
power supply before cleaning or servicing the device.

Charging The Car Battery

While charging the car battery, the 8580/8590 has to be either disconnected from
the battery or it has to be determined that the maximum allowed input voltage of
the vehicle-mount is not exceeded. (see “Power Supply” on page 13 and “Power
Supply” on page 44).

Wiring

Do not use the 8580/8590 when a cable or plug is damaged. Have the damaged
parts replaced immediately!

Connecting Or Disconnect Cables During Storms

Never connect or disconnect data cables during an electrical storm.

External Peripheral Devices

The use of additional wiring and other peripheral devices, which are not recom­mended or sold by the manufacturer can result in fire, electrocution or personal
injury.

If a power supply is used, only use the power supply recommended by the manu­facturer.

Before connecting or disconnecting peripheral devices (exception: USB
devices), the 8580/8590 must be disconnected from the power supply! Other­wise, this could seriously damage both the vehicle-mount and the connected
devices!

Make sure that external peripheral devices with their own power supply are
switched on at the same time or after you start the 8580/8590. If this is not possi­ble, please ensure that the 8580/8590 is adequately protected from power leakage
caused by an external device.

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Repairs Only Through Psion Teklogix

Never carry out repairs on the device yourself. Always contact Psion Teklogix
technical support and send in your unit for repair if necessary.

On the back of the unit, you will find the device's type plate which has important
information about the device which you must quote for technical service. It provides
important information about the configuration and manufacture of the device in
abbreviated form. Always provide technicians with the full model name and serial
number.

For a service location near you, refer to appendix A in this manual.

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INTRODUCTION 1

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

1.1.1 Text Conventions............................4

1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel ........................4

8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Manual

1.1 About This Manual

This manual has been designed to make using the 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts as
simple as possible and provide expert assistance if problems should occur. It
contains important information on using the device safely and efficiently.

Adhering to the manual helps by avoiding dangers, reducing repair costs and
breakdown times and increasing the reliability and lifespan of the 8580/8590s.

Psion Teklogix Inc. will not assume responsibility for any damage caused by
improper use of the 8580/8590 vehicle-mounts and/or in disregard of the
instructions in this manual.

Within this manual, Psion Teklogix Inc. strives to provide all the information
required for using your 8580/8590s. However, because this is a versatile product
that can be used in many different scenarios, we cannot guarantee that the
information contained in this manual will cover every single aspect.

Should you require further information or if you have questions or issues needing
clarification, please contact your nearest Psion Teklogix representative.

Chapter 1: Introduction

provides a basic overview of this manual.

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

outlines the setup features of the 8580/8590.

Chapter 3: Accessories

describes the accessories available with your 8580/8590.

Chapter 4: 8580/8590 Installation

describes the assembly of the cable cover and provides information about
mounting options.

Chapter 5: Operation Of The 8580/8590

describes the front panel options and how to operate them.

Chapter 6: Operating System & Software Applications

describes the 8580/8590 operating system and software applications.

Chapter 7: Serial Ports

details 8580/8590 serial ports.

Chapter 8: Internal Devices

provides details about the internal chipset, VGA adaptor, network adaptor,
touchscreen, and so on.

Chapter 9: Maintenance

provides steps to safely clean and maintain your 8580/8590.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Text Conventions

Chapter 10: Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips

provides some helpful troubleshooting tips.

Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices

provides the helpdesk phone number at the Mississauga, Ontario, Canada office
and details the support services available. This appendix also lists the world­wide office addresses and phone numbers.

Appendix B: System Resources

lists system resources for reference values. They may be useful as a guide and
for troubleshooting.

Appendix C: Pinouts

provides tables of terminal (pin) assignments.

Appendix D: Mechanical Dynamic Loading

provides information addressing the varied mechanical environmental condi­tions of the 8580/8590 in terms of vibrations, collisions and shocks and the
options available to counter these.

Appendix E: BIOS

details the BIOS setup.

1.1.1 Text Conventions

Note: Notes highlight additional, helpful information.

Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions

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

Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent

physical injury, equipment damage or data loss.

1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel

This manual was written for qualified personnel. The information is intended
exclusively to complement the expertise of qualified personnel, not to replace it.

For a list of Worldwide offices, refer to Appendix A of this manual or go to:

www.psionteklogix.com

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