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WORKABOUT PRO3
Hand-Held Computer
with Windows CE 5.0
(Model No. 7527C-G2 & 7527S-G2)
User Manual
February 13, 2010 Part No. 8100196.A
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management System
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© Copyright 2010 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario
2100 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9
http:\\www.psionteklogix.com
This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., is
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for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Psion 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.
WORKABOUT PRO
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™ is a trademark of Psion Teklogix Inc.
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All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders.
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Return-To-Factory Warranty
Psion Teklogix Inc. 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 will 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. 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.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-to-date. 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
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limited to consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, including
but not limited to typographical errors.
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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
1.4 The WORKABOUT PRO
1.5 The WORKABOUT PRO
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
2.1 Preparing the WORKABOUT PRO3 for Operation .....................................11
2.1.1 The Main Battery...............................................................11
2.1.2 The Backup Battery............................................................11
2.2 Turning the WORKABOUT PRO
2.2.1 Installing the Battery and Switching the Unit On................................12
2.2.2 Switching the Unit Off (Suspend & Standby) . ..................................13
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On and Off .........................................12
2.3 Calibrating the Touchscreen.............................................................13
2.4 Configuring the 802.11a/b/g RA2043 Compact Flash Radio. . ...........................14
2.4.1 Assigning an IP Address .......................................................20
2.4.2 Name Servers Tab..............................................................22
2.4.3 Advanced Features.............................................................23
2.5 Configuring the Summit RA2041 802.11b/g ............................................24
2.5.1 Assigning the IP Address.......................................................24
2.5.2 Name Servers Tab..............................................................26
2.5.3 Using the SCU to Connect to the WLAN.......................................27
2.6 Checking the Scanner...................................................................30
2.7 Connecting the WORKABOUT PRO
2.8 Data Transfer Between the PC & the Hand-Held........................................31
2.8.1 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®................................................31
2.8.2 Using Microsoft® Vista®......................................................31
2.9 Voice – Using the Phone Dialer.........................................................31
2.9.1 Dialing a Number ..............................................................32
2.10 Voice Menu.............................................................................33
2.11 File Menu – Phonebook Management...................................................36
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2.12 Resetting the Hand-Held................................................................37
2.12.1 Performing a Warm Reset......................................................37
2.12.2 Performing a Cold Reset .......................................................38
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3.1 Features of the WORKABOUT PRO3..................................................41
3.2 The Battery.............................................................................42
3.2.1 Battery Safety ..................................................................43
3.2.2 Removing the Battery Pack.....................................................43
3.2.3 Charging the Battery ...........................................................44
3.3 Switching the Hand-Held On and Off...................................................45
3.4 The Keyboard ..........................................................................45
3.4.1 Modifier Keys..................................................................45
3.4.2 The Keys.......................................................................46
3.4.3 Function Keys and Macro Keys ................................................47
3.4.4 Alpha Keyboard – Accessing Keys.............................................48
3.4.5 QWERTY Keyboard – Accessing Numeric Keys...............................48
3.4.6 Numeric Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys ...........................49
3.4.7 The Keypad Backlight..........................................................50
3.5 The Display.............................................................................50
3.5.1 Adjusting the Display Backlight................................................50
3.5.2 Calibrating the Touchscreen....................................................51
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3.6.1 LED............................................................................51
3.6.2 Audio Indicators ...............................................................52
3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators ............................................................53
3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time....................................55
3.7.1 Storing Batteries................................................................56
3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station...................................................56
3.9 Bluetooth Radio ........................................................................57
3.9.1 Pairing a Bluetooth Headset or Other Bluetooth Device ........................57
3.10 Inserting The SD/MMC Card And SIM Card ...........................................59
3.10.1 Inserting And Removing The Card .............................................59
3.11 General Maintenance ...................................................................61
3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen ...................................................61
3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO
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Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0
4.1 Navigating in Windows CE 5.0 . . . ......................................................65
4.1.1 Navigating Using a Touchscreen and Stylus....................................65
4.1.2 Navigating Using the Keyboard ................................................65
4.2 Working with Files, Folders and Programs..............................................66
4.3 The Startup Desktop....................................................................67
4.3.1 The Desktop Icons .............................................................68
4.3.2 The Taskbar....................................................................69
4.4 The Start Menu .........................................................................71
4.4.1 The Desktop....................................................................73
4.4.2 Security Settings ...............................................................73
4.4.3 Programs.......................................................................75
4.4.4 Shortcuts.......................................................................77
4.4.5 Settings ........................................................................78
4.4.6 Run ............................................................................79
4.4.7 Shutdown ......................................................................80
4.5 Using a Dialog Box.....................................................................81
Chapter 5: Configuration
5.1 Remote Connect .......................................................................87
5.2 The TekTerm Application...............................................................87
5.3 The Control Panel ......................................................................87
5.4 Control Panel Icons.....................................................................88
5.5 Basic Setup.............................................................................92
5.5.1 App Launch....................................................................92
5.5.2 Display Properties..............................................................95
5.5.3 Keyboard Properties............................................................97
5.5.4 Volume And Sound Properties .. ..............................................108
5.5.5 Power Management Properties ................................................110
5.5.6 Stylus Properties ..............................................................116
5.6 Bluetooth Setup .......................................................................117
5.6.1 Paired Tab.....................................................................118
5.6.2 Device Tab....................................................................120
5.6.3 Servers Tab ...................................................................124
5.6.4 Mode Tab.....................................................................125
5.6.5 About Tab.....................................................................125
5.6.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection.......................................126
5.7 Certificate Assignment.................................................................130
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5.8 COM Port Manager....................................................................131
5.9 Dr. Debug .............................................................................132
5.9.1 Status .........................................................................132
5.9.2 Settings .......................................................................133
5.9.3 Utilities .......................................................................133
5.10 Error Reporting........................................................................134
5.11 Internet Options .......................................................................134
5.12 IPv6 Support.. .........................................................................135
5.13 Manage Triggers.......................................................................135
5.13.1 Trigger Mappings .............................................................136
5.13.2 Add and Edit Trigger Mapping................................................138
5.14 Storage Manager.......................................................................140
5.14.1 Formatting a Memory Card....................................................140
5.14.2 Creating Partitions.............................................................141
5.14.3 Partition Properties............................................................142
5.15 Teklogix Imagers Settings .............................................................144
5.16 Teklogix Scanner Settings .............................................................146
5.16.1 The Scanner Menu ............................................................146
5.16.2 Restoring Default Settings.....................................................147
5.16.3 Options........................................................................148
5.16.4 Translations Tab ..............................................................150
5.16.5 Ports Tab......................................................................153
5.17 Total Recall. . ..........................................................................158
5.18 TweakIT Settings......................................................................163
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
6.1 Carrying Accessories ..................................................................173
6.2 Attaching the Hand Strap ..............................................................173
6.3 Attaching the Pistol Grip...............................................................175
6.4 The Trigger Back Plate Kit with Flush Mount Pistol Grip ..............................176
6.5 Protective Carrying Case...............................................................181
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5.17.2 Restoring a Profile ............................................................161
5.17.3 Viewing a Profile..............................................................162
5.17.4 Deleting a Profile..............................................................163
5.18.1 Advanced .....................................................................163
5.18.2 User...........................................................................166
5.18.3 Registry Editor................................................................168
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6.6 Soft Shell Holster......................................................................181
6.7 The Batteries ..........................................................................182
6.7.1 Secure Battery Cover .........................................................182
6.8 Adaptor Cable Options ................................................................185
6.9 Chargers and Docking Stations.........................................................185
6.9.1 Installation–Chargers and Docking Stations ...................................185
6.9.2 Power Consumption Considerations...........................................186
6.9.3 Operator Controls .............................................................186
6.9.4 Important Charger Safety Instructions .........................................186
6.10 Desktop Docking Station ..............................................................187
6.10.1 Charging a Battery Installed in the WORKABOUT PRO
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6.10.2 Charging a Spare Battery......................................................189
6.10.3 Battery Charge Duration.......................................................190
6.10.4 Charger LED Indicators.......................................................190
6.11 Troubleshooting the Charging Operation of the Dock ..................................190
6.12 Linking a WORKABOUT PRO
6.13 Linking a WORKABOUT PRO
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6.13.1 Network Access...............................................................191
6.14 Troubleshooting the Docking Station Operations.......................................192
6.15 AC Wall Adaptor– Model #PS1050-G1 .. ..............................................192
6.16 Automotive Adaptor–Model #WA3113-G2 ............................................193
6.17 Single Battery Charger–Model #WA3001-G1 . . ........................................194
6.17.1 Inserting A Battery in the Single Battery Charger..............................194
6.17.2 Battery Charge Duration.......................................................194
6.17.3 Charge Indicators – Single Battery Charge LED...............................194
6.18 Quad Battery Charger–Model #WA3004-G1 ...........................................195
6.18.1 Charging Batteries.............................................................196
6.18.2 Battery Charge Duration.......................................................196
6.18.3 Charge Indicators–The LEDs..................................................196
6.18.4 Troubleshooting ...............................................................196
6.19 Quad Docking Station–WA4204-G2 & WA4304-G2...................................198
6.19.1 Quad Docking Station Setup...................................................198
6.19.2 Quad Indicators ...............................................................199
6.19.3 Inserting a WORKABOUT PRO
6.19.4 Network Access...............................................................199
6.19.5 Battery Charging–LED Behaviour.............................................200
6.19.6 Troubleshooting ...............................................................200
6.20 The Vehicle Cradle ....................................................................200
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6.20.1 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations ..................................201
6.21 Mounting Template....................................................................202
6.22 Wiring Guidelines .....................................................................202
6.23 Using the Vehicle Cradle...............................................................202
6.24 Maintaining the Vehicle Cradle ........................................................202
6.25 Powered Cradle Installation in High Voltage Vehicles..................................202
6.26 Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation....................................................203
6.26.1 Wiring Vehicle Power to the Cradle...........................................203
6.27 The Port Replicator....................................................................204
6.28 Scanners and Imagers..................................................................204
6.28.1 Scanning Techniques..........................................................205
6.28.2 Troubleshooting...............................................................206
6.28.3 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Laser Scanners..............................206
6.28.4 Operating Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers ....................................207
6.29 Bluetooth Peripherals..................................................................208
Chapter 7: Specifications
7.1 WORKABOUT PRO3 Specifications..................................................211
7.2 Radio Specifications...................................................................216
7.2.1 Model RA2041: 802.11 b/g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). . ......216
7.2.2 Model RA2043: 802.11a/b/g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). ......216
7.2.3 Model RA3030-G2 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Radio ................................217
7.2.4 Model RA3040-G2 (Siemens HC25 UMTS Modem)..........................218
7.2.5 Bluetooth .....................................................................220
7.3 Battery Specifications..................................................................221
7.3.1 High-Capacity (Model WA3006)..............................................221
7.3.2 Super High-Capacity (Model WA3010) .......................................227
7.3.3 Backup Battery................................................................233
7.4 Scanner/Imager Model Numbers.......................................................235
7.5 Scanner Specifications.................................................................236
7.5.1 SE1223HP, LR and SE955HP Specifications. .................................236
7.5.2 SE1524ER Scanner Specifications.............................................239
7.5.3 EV15 Imager Specifications...................................................242
7.5.4 SX5400* Imager . .. ...........................................................243
7.5.5 HHP5180 Imager. . . ...........................................................245
Appendix A: Port Pinouts
A.1 LIF (Low Insertion Force) Port Pinout................................................ A-1
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A.2 Tether Port Pinout . .. ................................................................. A-2
A.3 Battery Contact Pinout–WA3006 & WA3010 .. . ...................................... A-3
A.4 Positive Female Battery Connector.................................................... A-3
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-6
B.1.5 SMS Menu.................................................................. B-15
B.1.6 Voice........................................................................ B-16
B.2 Power Mode......................................................................... B-17
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU)
C.1 SCU Tabs..............................................................................C-1
C.2 Main Tab ..............................................................................C-1
C.3 Profile Tab.............................................................................C-2
C.3.1 SCU Security Capabilities.....................................................C-4
C.3.2 SCU EAP Types ..............................................................C-5
C.3.3 EAP Credentials...............................................................C-5
C.3.4 ThirdPartyConfig..............................................................C-6
C.4 Status Tab .............................................................................C-7
C.5 Diag Tab...............................................................................C-7
C.6 Global Settings Tab....................................................................C-8
Appendix D: Bar Code Settings
D.1 Scanner Menu ........................................................................ D-1
D.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanner........................................................... D-2
D.2.1 Options – Decoded (Internal) Scanner........................................ D-2
D.2.2 Advanced Options – Decoded (Internal)...................................... D-3
D.2.3 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options..................................... D-5
D.2.4 Data Options — Decoded (Internal) Scanner ................................. D-5
D.2.5 Code 39...................................................................... D-6
D.2.6 Code 128..................................................................... D-9
D.2.7 EAN 13 .....................................................................D-10
D.2.8 EAN 8 ...................................................................... D-10
D.2.9 UPC A ......................................................................D-11
D.2.10 UPC E......................................................................D-11
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D.2.11 UPC/EAN Shared Settings.................................................. D-12
D.2.12 Code 93 .................................................................... D-13
D.2.13 Codabar ....................................................................D-14
D.2.14 MSI Plessey ................................................................D-14
D.2.15 Interleaved 2 of 5...........................................................D-15
D.2.16 Discrete 2 of 5.............................................................. D-16
D.2.17 RSS Code .................................................................. D-17
D.2.18 Composite.................................................................. D-18
D.2.19 PDF-417....................................................................D-18
D.2.20 Micro PDF-417.............................................................D-18
D.3 Decoded (HHP)......................................................................D-19
D.3.1 Options – Decoded (HHP)................................................... D-20
D.3.2 Advanced Options – Decoded (HHP)........................................ D-20
D.3.3 Code 39.....................................................................D-21
D.3.4 Trioptic Code ............................................................... D-22
D.3.5 Code 128.................................................................... D-23
D.3.6 EAN 13 Settings ............................................................ D-23
D.3.7 EAN 8 ...................................................................... D-24
D.3.8 UPC A Settings .............................................................D-25
D.3.9 UPC E Settings..............................................................D-25
D.3.10 UPC/EAN Shared Settings ..................................................D-26
D.3.11 Code 93..................................................................... D-26
D.3.12 Codabar.....................................................................D-27
D.3.13 MSI Plessey................................................................. D-28
D.3.14 Code 11..................................................................... D-29
D.3.15 Interleaved 2 of 5............................................................D-29
D.3.16 Matrix 2 of 5 ................................................................D-30
D.3.17 IATA 2 of 5.................................................................D-30
D.3.18 Discrete 2 of 5...............................................................D-31
D.3.19 Telepen .....................................................................D-31
D.3.20 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) ..................................... D-32
D.3.21 PosiCode (Reduced Space Symbology). .....................................D-33
D.3.22 Composite...................................................................D-33
D.3.23 TLC-39 .....................................................................D-34
D.3.24 PDF-417 .................................................................... D-34
D.3.25 Micro PDF-417 .............................................................D-35
D.3.26 Code 16K ...................................................................D-35
D.3.27 Code 49..................................................................... D-36
D.3.28 Codablock...................................................................D-36
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D.3.29 2D Data Matrix..............................................................D-37
D.3.30 2D QR Code ................................................................D-37
D.3.31 2D Maxicode................................................................D-37
D.3.32 2D Aztec....................................................................D-38
D.3.33 Postal: PlaNET..............................................................D-38
D.3.34 Postal: PostNET.............................................................D-39
D.3.35 Postal: Australian............................................................ D-39
D.3.36 Postal: Canadian.............................................................D-39
D.3.37 Postal: China................................................................ D-40
D.3.38 Postal: Japanese.............................................................D-40
D.3.39 Postal: Kix .................................................................. D-40
D.3.40 Postal: Korean...............................................................D-41
D.3.41 Postal: Royal................................................................ D-41
D.4 Decoded.............................................................................D-42
D.4.1 Options – Decoded Scanner .................................................D-42
D.4.2 Advanced Options – Decoded Scanner ......................................D-42
D.4.3 Code 39.....................................................................D-43
D.4.4 Code 128.................................................................... D-45
D.4.5 EAN 13 .....................................................................D-46
D.4.6 EAN 8 ...................................................................... D-47
D.4.7 UPCA....................................................................... D-47
D.4.8 UPC E ...................................................................... D-48
D.4.9 UPC/EAN Shared ..........................................................D-48
D.4.10 Code 93 .................................................................... D-49
D.4.11 Codabar ....................................................................D-50
D.4.12 MSI Plessey ................................................................D-51
D.4.13 Code 11 .................................................................... D-52
D.4.14 Interleaved 2 of 5...........................................................D-52
D.4.15 Matrix 2 of 5................................................................ D-53
D.4.16 Discrete 2 of 5.............................................................. D-54
D.4.17 Telepen.....................................................................D-54
D.4.18 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) ....................................D-55
D.4.19 Composite.................................................................. D-56
D.4.20 TLC-39..................................................................... D-56
D.4.21 PDF-417....................................................................D-57
D.4.22 Micro PDF-417.............................................................D-57
D.4.23 Codablock.................................................................. D-58
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Appendix E: Teklogix Imagers Applet
E.1 Required Applets ......................................................................E-1
E.2 Presets ................................................................................E-1
E.2.1 Predefined Presets.............................................................E-2
E.2.2 Bar Code Predefined Presets...................................................E-2
E.2.3 Bar Code Decoding Camera Predefined Presets................................E-3
E.2.4 Image Capture Predefined Presets.............................................E-4
E.3 Using the Teklogix Imagers Applet ....................................................E-4
E.3.1 Configuring the Image Capture Presets ........................................E-4
E.3.2 Selecting a Camera............................................................E-5
E.3.3 Setting the Active Preset.......................................................E-5
E.3.4 Viewing a Preset ..............................................................E-6
E.3.5 Creating a Custom Preset......................................................E-6
E.3.6 Modifying a Custom Preset....................................................E-6
E.3.7 Removing a Custom Preset....................................................E-7
E.4 Configuring the Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets...................................E-8
E.4.1 Selecting a Camera............................................................E-8
E.4.2 Setting the Active Preset.......................................................E-9
E.4.3 Viewing a Preset ..............................................................E-9
E.4.4 Creating a Custom Preset......................................................E-9
E.4.5 Modifying a Custom Preset.................................................. E-10
E.4.6 Removing a Custom Preset.................................................. E-11
E.4.7 Configuring the Bar Code Decoding Symbologies........................... E-11
E.4.8 Setting the Active Preset..................................................... E-11
E.4.9 Viewing a Preset ............................................................ E-11
E.4.10 Creating a Custom Preset.................................................... E-12
E.4.11 Modifying a Custom Preset.................................................. E-12
E.4.12 Removing a Custom Preset.................................................. E-13
E.4.13 Configuring Symbologies in the Teklogix Imagers Applet................... E-14
E.4.14 Filter Tab – Manipulating Bar Code Data.................................... E-14
E.4.15 Translation Tab – Configuring Rules ........................................ E-16
E.4.16 Advanced Tab............................................................... E-17
E.5 Teklogix Scanners Applet............................................................ E-18
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INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 About This Manual....................................3
1.2 Text Conventions .....................................4
1.3 WORKABOUT PRO
1.4 The WORKABOUT PRO
1.5 The WORKABOUT PRO
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1.1 About This Manual
This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO
Chapter 1: Introduction
provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
describes the steps required to get the WORKABOUT PRO
setting up your RA2041 802.11b/g and the RA2043 801.11 a/b/g radios. This chapter also
describes how to use the phone dialer.
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hand-held computer.
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hand-held.
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ready for operation, including
Chapter 1: Introduction
About This Manual
Chapter 3: Get To Know Your WORKABOUT PRO
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describes the WORKABOUT PRO3 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 CE 5.0, and so on.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0
describes the Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 desktop and how to use it. This chapter also outlines the basics of moving around a Windows CE 5.0 window, selecting and opening icons,
files, folders and working with a Windows dialog box.
Chapter 5: Configuration
describes the Windows CE 5.0 Control Panel and how to use it to configure the WORKABOUT PRO
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, along with the scanners attached to the hand-held, and so on.
Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
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describes the peripherals and accessories available for WORKABOUT PRO
hand-helds.
Chapter 7: Specifications
lists radio, hand-held computer and battery specifications.
Appendix A: Port Pinouts
describes the WORKABOUT PRO
Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
describes WWAN configuration information (GPRS radio model no. RA3030).
Appendix C: Summit Client Utility (SCU)
provides detailed descriptions of the SCU tabs.
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Tex t C o nve n t i ons
Appendix D: Bar Code Settings
describes the bar codes supported by the scanners and imagers available for
the WORKABOUT PRO
Appendix E: Teklogix Imagers Applet
describes the Teklogix Imagers applet and how to use it to set up your imager.
1.2 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.
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Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical
injury, equipment damage or data loss.
1.3 WORKABOUT PRO
Important: For all safety, regulatory and warranty information, refer to the
‘WORKABOUT PRO
Guide’, PN 8000126.
The WORKABOUT PRO3 is a ruggedized hand-held personal computer, running the Microsoft Windows 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.
Note: For complete hand-held computer specifications, refer to “WORKABOUT PRO3
Specifications” on page 211.
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Model Variants
• WORKABOUT PRO
• WORKABOUT PRO
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Features
Platform
• PXA270M @ 624 MHz, 32 bit RISC CPU
• 1024 MB Flash ROM, 256 MB RAM
Operating System
• Microsoft® Windows® 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 for at least 3
months with a fully charged backup battery
User Interface
• Color Touch Screen Display 3.6 in.(9.144 cm) diagonal
- Full VGA Display with Adjustable Resolution: QVGA or VGA
- Transflective, portrait mode TFT
- Adjustable Backlight
• Touchscreen
- Passive stylus or finger operation
- Signature capture
• Keyboards
- Full Alpha-Numeric (C model)
- Numeric (S model)
- QWERTY (S model)
- Ergonomically enhanced for ambidextrous, one-hand operation
- Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys
Wireless Communication
Optional expansion modules for:
• 802.11b/g Compact Flash Radio operating in the 2.4GHz band
• 802.11a/b/g Compact Flash Radio with integrated antenna operating in 2.4GHz and
5GHz bands
• GSM/GPRS EDGE (via expansion interface)
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Quad Band - 850/900/1800/1900 Voice and Data
• UMTS/HSDPA (via expansion interface)
Triple band - 850/1900/2100MHz Voice and Data
• Integrated Bluetooth class II, V 2.0 + EDR
Note: 802.11b/g, GSM, and Bluetooth are available simultaneously.
1.4 The WORKABOUT PRO3 C Hand-Held
Figure 1.1 WORKABOUT PRO3 C with Alpha Keyboard
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1.5 The WORKABOUT PRO3 S Hand-Held
Figure 1.2 WORKABOUT PRO3 S with Numeric Keyboard
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Figure 1.3 WORKABOUT PRO3 S with QWERTY Keyboard
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BASIC CHECKOUT 2
2.1 Preparing the WORKABOUT PRO3 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 .............................11
2.2 Turning the WORKABOUT PRO
2.2.1 Installing the Battery and Switching the Unit On..............12
2.2.2 Switching the Unit Off (Suspend & Standby) ................13
2.3 Calibrating the Touchscreen..............................13
2.4 Configuring the 802.11a/b/g RA2043 Compact Flash Radio . ............14
2.4.1 Assigning an IP Address...........................20
2.4.2 Name Servers Tab..............................22
2.4.3 Advanced Features..............................23
2.4.3.3 Rearranging Preferred Networks..................23
2.4.3.4 Deleting a Preferred Network....................24
2.4.3.5 Changing Network Properties....................24
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On and Off....................12
2.5 Configuring the Summit RA2041 802.11b/g......................24
2.5.1 Assigning the IP Address...........................24
2.5.2 Name Servers Tab..............................26
2.5.3 Using the SCU to Connect to the WLAN ..................27
2.5.3.1 SSID.................................29
2.5.3.2 EAP Type..............................29
2.5.3.3 Encryption..............................29
2.6 Checking the Scanner .................................30
2.7 Connecting the WORKABOUT PRO
2.8 Data Transfer Between the PC & the Hand-Held...................31
2.8.1 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®.......................31
2.8.2 Using Microsoft® Vista®..........................31
2.9 Voice – Using the Phone Dialer . . . .........................31
2.9.1 Dialing a Number ..............................32
2.10 Voice Menu......................................33
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2.11 File Menu – Phonebook Management.........................36
2.12 Resetting the Hand-Held................................37
2.12.1 Performing a Warm Reset..........................37
2.12.2 Performing a Cold Reset...........................38
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2.1 Preparing the WORKABOUT PRO3 for Operation
2.1.1 The Main Battery
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
following lithium-ion battery packs:
• High-Capacity – Model No. WA3006, and
• Super High-Capacity – Model No. WA3010
2.1.1.1 Charging the Main Battery
Important: Before opening the battery cover on your WORKABOUT PRO3, press the
Power button to turn off the hand-held.
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for Operation
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
a suitable power source is required. All chargers and docking stations are described in
Chapter 6: “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” beginning on page 169.
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
unit.
2.1.2 The Backup Battery
To preserve data stored in your WORKABOUT PRO3 while you swap the main battery, the
unit is equipped with a backup battery–a replaceable, rechargeable Lithium-Ion backup
battery that can be ordered through Psion Teklogix. The backup battery will 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
3
PRO
reaches its Suspend Threshold (refer to “Suspend Threshold” on page 112) and the handheld 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.
is switched on or off, in a docking station or in a cradle. Even when the main battery
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internal charger. When using the internal charger,
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Note: The backup battery takes approximately 3 to 4 hours to fully charge from a fully dis-
charged (flat) state, generally the same amount of time it takes to fully charge the
main battery. While you can continue to use the WORKABOUT PRO
main battery while the backup battery is not fully charged is not recommended
because you risk losing the data stored on the unit.
2.2 Turning the WORKABOUT PRO3 On and Off
2.2.1 Installing the Battery and Switching the Unit On
Important: Press and hold down the Power button until the ‘Shutdown’ screen is dis-
played. Choose ‘Suspend’ and tap on OK before removing the battery.
• To unlock the battery cover, turn the left-hand battery fastener to the left, and turn the
right-hand battery fastener to the right.
• Remove the battery cover.
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, replacing the
• 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 and switch it on.
To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO
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:
• Press and hold down the Power button for at least one second.
• When the LED flashes green, release the Power button.
The desktop screen is displayed.
Note: If the unit was already in use–the unit may be off (suspend state) – pressing [ENTER]
‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working prior to the
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2.2.2 Switching the Unit Off (Suspend & Standby)
• Press and hold down the Power button.
A Shutdown dialog box like the one below is displayed. Each option switches off
different elements of the WORKABOUT PRO
an associated description.
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Switching the Unit Off (Suspend & Standby)
Choosing Suspend places the hand-held into a power-saving suspend state. In this state, all
radios remain on, but the display, keyboard backlight and processor are switched off. When
the WORKABOUT PRO
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is turned on from this state, operation resumes within a few
seconds in the screen in which you were working prior to suspend.
If you choose Standby, the display is turned off, the keyboard is locked and the touchscreen
is locked. The processor remains on so that any running applications will continue while the
hand-held is in a Standby state. In addition, the radios remain on. Keep in mind that because
the processor continues to run, Standby mode consumes more power than Suspend mode.
2.3 Calibrating the Touchscreen
Note: Keep in mind that the touchscreen function can be turned off (see “Touch” on
page 117).
The WORKABOUT PRO3 touchscreen is factory-calibrated and ready-to-go; however,
over time the touchscreen operating parameters may change and may need to be recalibrated
for correct operation. Refer to “Calibration” on page 116 for details.
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2.4 Configuring the 802.11a/b/g RA2043 Compact Flash Radio
Once the RA2043 802.11a/b/g compact flash radio is installed in the WORKABOUT PRO3,
you’ll need to take a few steps to configure the radio. While most common settings are configured as defaults, there are some fields that must be completed including the SSID of your
access point and the security methods implemented in the network (including access keys).
Note: In most cases, the configuration of your 802.11 radio will require parameters, set-
tings and access keys from a network administrator.
Network administrators should review the detailed security information in this sec-
tion in order to effectively configure the 802.11 wireless network.
• Tap on the Start button in the taskbar, and then tap on Settings>Network and Dial-up
Connections, or
Tap on the radio icon in the taskbar.
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• Double-tap on the radio icon to open the Wireless Statistics screen – in the sample
screen below, the radio icon is labelled ECOS101.
Wireless Statistics Tab
When you tap on the radio icon, the Wireless Statistics window is displayed listing your
radio statistics.
Tapping on the [Zero] button resets the statistics of the last four items – Packets IN, Packets
OUT, Errors IN and Errors OUT.
• Tap on the right arrow in the upper-right corner of the screen to display the Wireless
Information tab. Tap on the Wireless Information tab to make it active.
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Wireless Information
This tab lists available networks — any access points that are broadcasting an SSID, and it
lists preferred networks that you have configured. Since access points are generally secure,
they will most likely not be listed here. By default, WORKABOUT PRO
connect to preferred networks. This behaviour can be changed by enabling Automatically
connect to non-preferred networks in the Advanced Wireless Settings dialog box (page 23).
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Note: [Configure] button – To change the settings in an existing network, highlight the
network you want to modify, and tap the [Configure] button to display the Wireless
Properties dialog box.
[Connect] button – To force connection to a specific, existing network, highlight the
network to which you want your unit to connect, and tap the [Connect] button.
• To add a new configuration, tap on the [Add New] button in the Wireless
Information tab.
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Wireless Properties
Network Name (SSID)
• Type the appropriate SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the Network name (SSID) text
entry field at the top of this dialog box.
The Network name field can contain a maximum of 32 characters. The name assigned here
is listed as a preferred network.
Important: Keep in mind that the WORKABOUT PRO3 will only communicate with
access points that are configured with the same SSID.
Ad Hoc Infrastructure
If you are using an Ad Hoc network – one in which hand-held computers pass data directly
to other hand-helds without an access point – tap on the checkbox next to This is an ad hoc
network to add a checkmark, enabling Ad Hoc.
If you are using an Infrastructure network – one in which WORKABOUT PRO
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must pass
data through an access point – leave the checkbox next to This is an ad hoc network blank.
Encryption
The Encryption menu allows you to choose the type of encryption that will be used to
protect transmitted data. Only the Encryption options that are compatible with the type of
Authentication you’ve chosen will be listed.
• Choose an Encryption method valid for your network from the drop-down menu.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption is only available when you choose Open
or Shared Authentication (see “Authentication” on page 18 for a description of Authen-
tication types). This option allows you to choose Disable if you are not using
encryption.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity)are available for all other Authentication types.
Authentication
WORKABOUT PRO3 supports a number of classes of Authentication – Open, Shared,
WPA, WPA2, WPA2-PSK and WPA-PSK.
Open authentication allows any wireless station to request authentication. The station
that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity of the sending station. The receiving station then
sends back a frame that indicates whether it recognizes the identity of the sending
station.
Shared authentication assumes that each wireless station has received a secret shared
key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.
WPA and WPA2 authentication modes use 802.1X with EAP authentication. The
encryption options for these authentication types include: AES or TKIP.
WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access Preshared Key) and WPA2-PSK authentications
require a shared key to be configured on both the access point and the hand-held computer. One of the following encryption options can be chosen from the Encryption drop-
down menu: AES or TKIP.
Network Key
This text box is used to specify an ASCII character sequence or an equivalent Hexadecimal
digit sequence that matches the active network key on the access point.
• WEP: Enter either a 5 to 13 ASCII character sequence or a 10 to 26 Hexadecimal
sequence.
• WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK: Enter an 8 to 63 ASCII character sequence or 64 Hexa-
decimal sequence network key.
If you are using WEP encryption, you can choose to have the Network Key provided auto-
matically or to enter it manual.
• To enter the Network key manually, uncheck the box to the left of The key is provided
automatically.
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Disable this option to
access the Network Key
& Key Index fields.
Figure 2.1 Accessing Network Key and Key Index
Key Index
This field is used to identify the WEP key.
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• Enter a value from 1 to 4.
Enable 802.1x Authentication
802.1X is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area networks. It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet network, whether wired or
wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS encapsulated in an EAP is used in conjunction with the 802.1X standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer. Available EAPs are
listed in the drop-down menu next to the EAP Type menu at the bottom of the Wireless Prop-
erties screen.
EAP Type (Extensible Authentication Protocol)
This drop-down menu lists the EAP types available on your system. The items in this dropdown menu will vary depending on your network setup. Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select a Certificate.
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If you need to select a certificate, tap on the Properties button to display the Authentication
Settings screen.
Tapping on the Select button allows you to choose a Certificate.
Note: When the Verify Server Certificate box is checked, WORKABOUT PRO3 will verify
the certificate provided by the authentication server during the authentication process. This requires that an appropriate certificate be manually installed on the
hand-held for the verification.
For more details about certificates, refer to “Certificate Assignment” on page 130.
Saving Settings and Exiting
• Once you have completed the configuration, press [ENTER] or tap on OK.
The connection you created will be listed in the Wireless Information tab as a preferred net-
work. The radio will search for the SSID and will compare the encryption and authentication
information you specified. If there is a match between your computer settings and the access
point settings, the computer will communicate on the network through the access point.
2.4.1 Assigning an IP Address
If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address.
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Assigning an IP Address
• If required, use the arrow buttons in the upper-right corner of the screen to display the IP
Information tab.
Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the WORKABOUT PRO3 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 unit is dropped from the network.
To define a static IP address:
• Tap on the Configure button.
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Name Servers Tab
• Tap on the radio button next to Specify an IP address.
• Type the IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address in the appropriate fields.
Press [ENTER] to save the information.
2.4.2 Name Servers Tab
Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically.
•If the Name Server tab is not already visible, in the IP Information screen, tap on the
Configure button.
• Tap on the Name Servers tab.
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The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS
and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###.
2.4.3 Advanced Features
To display the Advanced Wireless Settings dialog box:
• Tap on the Advanced button in the Wireless Information tab.
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2.4.3.1 Non-Preferred Networks
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connects to a preferred network listed in this dialog box.
To connect to a non-preferred network, add a checkmark in the check box to the left of Auto-
matically connect to non-preferred network.
2.4.3.2 Networks to Access
By tapping on this drop-down menu, you can narrow which networks your unit will attempt
to access: All available, Only access points or Only computer-to-computer.
2.4.3.3 Rearranging Preferred Networks
The WORKABOUT PRO
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attempts to connect with the networks listed in this dialog box in
sequence, beginning at the top of the list. If you need to rearrange this list of networks, move
networks up and down in the list:
• Move the cursor into the networks list, and highlight the network that you want to move
up or down in the list.
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• To move the highlighted item in the list upward or downward, tap on the Up or
Down button.
2.4.3.4 Deleting a Preferred Network
To delete a network from this list:
•In the networks list, highlight the network that you want to remove.
• Tap on the Delete button.
2.4.3.5 Changing Network Properties
To change the properties of an existing preferred network:
• Highlight the network that you want to modify.
• Tap on the Properties button.
• Make any necessary changes in the Wireless Properties dialog box, and press
[ENTER] to save the changes.
2.5 Configuring the Summit RA2041 802.11b/g
Psion Teklogix supports the Summit 802.11b/g Compact Flash (CF) wireless LAN radio
card, model number RA2041. It is a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio.
This section describes the Summit Client Utility (SCU) used to configure the Summit
802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module so that it can communicate through a wireless LAN
effectively and securely.
2.5.1 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.
• Tap on Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. (If the Start Menu isn’t
displayed in the taskbar, press [FN/BLUE] [0] to display it.)
If you’re using the keyboard, press [FN/BLUE] [0] to display the Start Menu. Use the
[DOWN] arrow key to highlight Settings. Press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the submenu. Highlight Network, and press [ENTER].
• Choose the Summit WLAN Adapter icon to open the 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Settings
window. In Figure 2.2, this icon is labelled SDCCF10G1.
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Figure 2.2 Summit WLAN Adapter Icon
The Summit WLAN Adapter Settings menu is displayed (in this screen shown as the
SDCCF10G1 menu).
• Tap on the IP Information tab.
Figure 2.3 IP Information Tab
Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the WORKABOUT PRO3 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
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Name Servers Tab
• 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 pre-
ferred address as well as the IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway addresses in the
appropriate fields.
•Tap OK to save your information.
2.5.2 Name Servers Tab
Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically.
•In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab.
•In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the
Configure button.
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• Display the Name Servers tab.
The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS
and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###.
2.5.3 Using the SCU to Connect to the WLAN
This section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile. Detailed information about each
of the SCU tabs—Main, Profile, Status, Diags and Global Settings – is provided in
Appendix C: “Summit Client Utility (SCU)”.
To launch the SCU so that your WORKABOUT PRO
• Tap on Start>Programs>Summit, and then tap on the SCU icon.
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Figure 2.4 SCU Main Tab
• Tap on the Profile tab.
Figure 2.5 SCU Profile Tab
• Tap on the New button to define a new profile.
• Type a unique name for your configuration using any alpha-numeric combination to
uniquely identify this profile.
• Tap on OK to return to the Profile tab.
• Tap on Commit to save your SSID setting.
• When a pop-up message indicates that your configuration will be saved, tap on OK.
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2.5.3.1 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,
2.5.3.2 EAP Type
To configure authentication and encryption, use the appropriate drop-down menus in the
Profile dialog box, and enter credentials for IEEE 802.1X EAP types or WEP keys by
tapping on the Credentials button just below the drop-down menus.
• Tap on the EAP type drop-down menu, and choose the appropriate type of authentication – LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP-MSCHAP,PEAP-GTC and EAP_TLS.
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refer to Appendix C: “Summit Client Utility (SCU)”under “Profile Tab” on
page C-2.
• Once you’ve chosen an EAP type, tap on the Credentials button, and type credentials
for IEEE 802.1X EAP types.
Important: Refer to Appendix C: “Summit Client Utility (SCU)” under the “Profile
2.5.3.3 Encryption
To configure encryption:
• Tap on the Encryption drop-down menu, and choose the appropriate type of encryption
– Manual WEP, Auto WEP, WPA PSK, WPA TKIP, WPA2 PSK, WPA2 AES, CCKM
TKIP, CKIP Manual or CKIP Auto.
If you choose Manual WEP, WPA PSK or WPA2 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.
• 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.
Tab” beginning on page C-2 for details about EAP-Type and Encryption
security settings.
Once you’ve completed the configuration:
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Checking the Scanner
• Tap the Main tab. Tap on the Active Profile drop-down menu – your new profile will
be listed in the drop-down menu.
When you tap on the profile you created, the RA2041 radio module attempts to connect to
the network using the following steps:
1. Associate with SSID.
2. Authenticate to network.
3. If EAP authentication is being used, derive dynamic encryption keys.
4. 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 Appendix C: “Summit
Client Utility (SCU)”, page C-7.
2.6 Checking the Scanner
If your WORKABOUT PRO3 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 key
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 “Teklogix Scanner Settings” beginning on page 146 and Appendix D: “Bar Code
Settings” for details about bar codes.
2.7 Connecting the WORKABOUT PRO3 to a PC
Note: Refer to “Linking a WORKABOUT PRO3 to a PC” on page 190 for more details
about the desktop docking station and how to link to a PC.
The WORKABOUT PRO3 can be connected to a PC using the desktop docking station.
• Insert the unit in the desktop docking station.
• Use a Client USB connector to complete the communication link between the hand-held
and the PC.
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2.8 Data Transfer Between the PC & the Hand-Held
Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in
your PC. Microsoft® ActiveSync® is PC connectivity software that can be used to connect
your hand-held to PCs running this software. ActiveSync works only with the Windows XP
SP2 operating system or earlier.
If the Microsoft® Vista® operating system is installed in your PC, ActiveSync is not required
to transfer data between your WORKABOUT PRO
By connecting the WORKABOUT PRO
• View WORKABOUT PRO
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files from Windows Explorer.
• Drag and drop files between the WORKABOUT PRO
you would between PC drives.
• Back up WORKABOUT PRO
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hand-held again, if needed, and so on.
2.8.1 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync®
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to a PC with a cable, you can:
files to the PC, then restore them from the PC to the
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and your PC.
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and the PC in the same way that
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To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the program’s setup
wizard. Refer to the following website for details:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001
Look for the ActiveSync link.
2.8.2 Using Microsoft® Vista®
If you have Windows Vista, your WORKABOUT PRO3 data transfers do not require ActiveSync. To transfer data between your PC and your hand-held:
• Tap on Start>Computer to display the drives. Your WORKABOUT PRO
visible here.
• Open drives, files and folders as you would on your PC.
2.9 Voice – Using the Phone Dialer
If the WWAN modem is installed and enabled, the Phone icon and the GSM signal strength
icon will appear automatically on the taskbar.
• Double click on the Phone icon to access the phone dialer.
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You can also follow the steps below to access the phone dialer:
• To access the dialer, tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel.
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Send Button
Backspace Button
End Button
Phone Number Entry Field
Universal
International
Dialing Prefix
Mute Button
Dialing a Number
• Tap on the Wireless WAN icon, and then tap on the Voice tab.
The Vo ic e tab displays a phone dialer used to dial phone numbers. The Vo ic e menu provides
commands which allow you to manage your phone contacts, view your phone history, and
so on.
2.9.1 Dialing a Number
To make a phone call, all you need is the recipient’s phone number.
• Type the recipient’s phone number in the phone number entry field.
- Send button – tap to dial the number you typed.
- Backspace button – tap to erase characters in the phone number entry field.
- End button – tap to disconnect the phone call.
- Mute button – During a phone call, tap to mute sound transmission. Tap again to
restore sound.
- + button – When making an international call, the + sign can be used as a universal
substitute for any international dialing prefix and is guaranteed to work worldwide.
The entry sequence must be as follows: + country code followed by phone number
Example: A standard phone number: 011 36 30 275 28466 using the + substitution is
typed as follows: +36 30 275 28466
The + symbol replaces the universal dialing prefix 011.
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2.10 Voice Menu
This menu allows you to manage calls, view your call history, and if required, assign a call
forwarding service to your hand-held.
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Call Lists
The Call List command manages your call history, listing calls you’ve Dialed, Received and
Missed. When you choose one of these commands, a dialog box lists the phone number(s).
A drop-down menu provides a list of commands you can execute on a phone number in the
Call List. You can choose to:
• Dial the number,
• Send a New SMS, or
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• Add to phonebook to add the highlighted phone number to your phonebook. (Refer to
“Phonebook” on page 36 for details additional details about the Phonebook.)
In the Call List:
• Highlight the phone number with which you want to work.
• Choose a command in the drop-down menu.
• Tap on the Execute button to carry out the command.
Services
The Service menu offers a Call Forwarding option for your hand-held. If you choose this
option, it may take a number of seconds for your unit to read the network settings.
To forward all calls:
• Tap in the checkbox next to Forward all calls, and then type the phone number to
which all incoming phone calls will be routed.
To specify when a call will be forwarded, that is:
Forward the call only when it is not answered after a specified number of seconds,
Forward the call when you have identified yourself as ‘unavailable’, or
Forward the call when your unit is busy:
• Tap in the appropriate checkbox, and enter the phone number to which the call will
be routed.
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Call Management
The Call Management option only becomes available in the Vo i c e menu when at least one
phone call is either On hold or Active. When you choose this command, the currently active
phone call(s) is listed in a dialog box.
Using the drop-down menu, you can choose to:
Hang Up All Calls - This option only appears when more than one call is listed.
Hang Up - This option disconnects only the call you’ve highlighted in the list.
Hold - This option places the call you’ve highlighted on hold.
Retrieve - This option is only available when a call is on hold, and choosing it retrieves
the call you have highlighted from hold.
•In the Call Management list, highlight the phone number to which you’d like to apply a
command.
• Choose a command from the drop-down menu, and tap on Execute to carry out the
command on the highlighted phone number.
If you have two active calls on your hand-held, one On Hold and one Active, you can set up
a conference call between yourself and the other callers. To set up a conference call:
• Highlight the phone number that is currently On Hold, and choose Retrieve. Tap
on Execute.
Both calls will be listed as Active in the Call Management list. All calls are now conferenced
so that you as well as your callers can speak to one another.
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File Menu – Phonebook Management
2.11 File Menu – Phonebook Management
Tapping on the File menu provides access to your Phonebook.
Phonebook
The Phonebook allows you to store frequently used phone numbers. When no numbers have
been added to your phonebook, the only command available to you is New Entry.
To add a new phone number to your phonebook:
• Choose New Entry in the drop-down menu, and tap on Execute.
• Type the name corresponding to the phone number you want to add.
•Press Ta b and type the phone number you want to store.
• Tap in the checkbox next to Store in SIM to save the phone number there, or leave this
checkbox blank if you prefer not to store the number on the SIM card.
• Tap on the Execute button to save the phone number in your Phonebook.
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Phonebook entries are saved even after you exit Wireless WAN.
Once you’ve added a phone number to the Phonebook, a list of new commands is available
in the drop-down menu.
You can choose one of the following:
• New Entry to add another phone number,
• New SMS (Short Message Service) to send a new SMS,
• Edit Entry to change an existing name and/or phone number, or
• Delete Entry to erase an existing phone entry.
In the Phonebook:
• Highlight the entry with which you want to work.
• Choose a command from the drop-down menu, and tap on Execute to carry out
the command.
2.12 Resetting the Hand-Held
2.12.1 Performing a Warm Reset
When you perform a warm reset, the operating system restarts without clearing the object
store memory where the file system resides. Registry settings, installed programs and any
data files are preserved. Any open applications are closed and any unsaved data are lost.
To execute a warm reset:
• Press and hold down the [FN/BLUE] key and the [ENTER] key simultaneously for a
minimum of six seconds.
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Performing a Cold Reset
Note: You do not need to reset your WORKABOUT PRO3 after configuring the radio.
2.12.2 Performing a Cold Reset
A cold reset clears the object store memory and restarts the operating system. Registry settings are maintained. All installed programs and data files not located on permanent memory
storage media such as the Flash Disk partition are lost.
To perform a cold reset and launch the Windows CE 5.0 operating system through the BooSt
menu:
• Press and hold down the centre [SCAN] key and the [FN/BLUE] and [ENTER] keys
simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds.
After a cold reset, the BooSt menu appears, listing possible BooSt commands.
• Type 1 to load the Windows CE 5.0 operating system.
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3.1 Features of the WORKABOUT PRO3.........................41
3.2 The Battery.......................................42
3.2.1 Battery Safety ................................43
3.2.2 Removing the Battery Pack .........................43
3.2.2.1 Battery Swap Time.........................43
3.2.3 Charging the Battery.............................44
3.2.3.1 Chargers and Docking Stations...................44
3.3 Switching the Hand-Held On and Off.........................45
3.4 The Keyboard......................................45
3.4.1 Modifier Keys ................................45
3.4.1.1 Activating Modifier Keys......................46
3.4.1.2 Locking Modifier Keys.......................46
3.4.2 The Keys...................................46
3.4.3 Function Keys and Macro Keys.......................47
3.4.3.1 Function Keys............................47
3.4.3.2 Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO
3.4.4 Alpha Keyboard – Accessing Keys . . . ..................48
3.4.6 Numeric Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys............49
3.4.7 The Keypad Backlight............................50
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C Only)...........48
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3.5 The Display.......................................50
3.5.1 Adjusting the Display Backlight.......................50
3.5.2 Calibrating the Touchscreen.........................51
3.6 WORKABOUT PRO
3.6.1 LED......................................51
3.6.2 Audio Indicators...............................52
3.6.2.1 Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO
3.6.3 Onscreen Indicators .............................53
3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time.................55
3.7.1 Storing Batteries...............................56
3.8 Uploading Data In A Docking Station.........................56
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Indicators...........................51
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Speaker Volume.........52
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3.9 Bluetooth Radio.....................................57
3.9.1 Pairing a Bluetooth Headset or Other Bluetooth Device...........57
3.10 Inserting The SD/MMC Card And SIM Card.....................59
3.10.1 Inserting And Removing The Card .....................59
3.11 General Maintenance..................................61
3.11.1 Caring For The Touchscreen.........................61
3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO
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Speaker
Microphone
Port
LED
(Light Emitting Diode)
Features of the WORKABOUT PRO
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3.1 Features of the WORKABOUT PRO
Figure 3.1 Front of WORKABOUT PRO
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End-Cap
Back
Battery
Cover
Cover
Te t her
Port
Beeper
Port
DC IN Socket
Low Insert
Point Port
(LIF)
The Battery
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Figure 3.2 Back of WORKABOUT PRO
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Figure 3.3 WORKABOUT PRO3 Ports
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
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Three levels of battery packs are available for the WORKABOUT PRO3:
• High-Capacity – Model No. WA3006, and
• Super High-Capacity – Model No. WA3010
3.2.1 Battery Safety
Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is critical that
you review and follow the important safety guidelines in the quick reference
guide entitled ‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer Regulatory &
Warranty Guide’, PN 8000126.
3.2.2 Removing the Battery Pack
Important: Always switch the unit off before opening the battery cover to remove the
battery. When the 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. Any active sessions
may be lost.
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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. You can also save data in the “Flash Disk”
partition of the file system.
The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to determine the
level of battery power remaining at which the hand-held will be shut down. If left at the
default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until the battery is completely
empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum
Backup Time, the hand-held shuts off with more power left in the battery so RAM can be
backed up for a longer period of time.
Refer to “Suspend Threshold” on page 112 for details about reserving battery power for data
backup purposes.
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Charging the Battery
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
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
3
PRO
with the main battery installed in the unit.
3
3
is equipped
3.2.3.1 Chargers and Docking Stations
Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations,
refer to “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” on page 169
Lithium-Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a
variety of chargers and docking stations. These include:
• AC wall adaptor (Model # PS1050-G1) – operates as an AC power source and when
plugged in, also charges the battery installed in the unit.
• 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 # WA4204-G2 for WORKABOUT PRO
# WA4304-G2 for WORKABOUT PRO
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• Single Battery Charger (Model # WA3001-G1)—charges a single battery.
• Quad Battery Charger (Model # WA3004-G1)—charges up to four spare High or SuperHigh Capacity WORKABOUT PRO
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S) can charge the battery of up to four
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C & Model
It can take up to 4 hours to charge a battery depending on how depleted it is. The WORKABOUT PRO
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intelligent charging system protects the battery from over-charging by
terminating the charge process when the battery is at maximum capacity.
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Note: Refer to “Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time” on page 55 for addi-
tional 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
Important: Refer to “Turning the WORKABOUT PRO3 On and Off” on page 12 for
details about safely installing batteries and switching the unit on and off.
3.4 The Keyboard
This hand-held computer is available in two models, C and S. The WORKABOUT PRO3 C
model is available with an alphanumeric keyboard; the WORKABOUT PRO
available with either a QWERTY or numeric keyboard.
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S model is
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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.
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unit on and to shut down the unit to Suspend or Standby mode. For details about the Power
button, refer to “Turning the WORKABOUT PRO
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
Pressing the [FN/ORANGE] key followed by the [G] key displays a square bracket rather
than the letter G.
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.
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C, a square bracket is printed in orange print above the [G] key.
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The Keys
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, ctrl key is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen. Once the next key is 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 Shots
Mode” on page 100 for details.
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.
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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.
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 the WORKABOUT PRO
numeric keyboard, 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.
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The [CTRL] and [ALT] Key
The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application
dependent. These keys are printed in blue type on the keys to the left and right of the
[SCAN] key at the top of the keyboard. They are accessed using a key combination –
[FN/BLUE] followed by the [CTRL] or the [ALT] key.
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. On the QWERTY keyboard, a key combination is required to access the [ESC] key. Press [FN/BLUE] [TAB].
The Windows [START] Key
This key displays the Start menu.
The [SCAN] Keys
All units are equipped with three [SCAN] keys – one on the left side and one on the right
side of the unit along with a scan bar just below the WORKABOUT PRO
that do not have internal scanners, this key can be re-mapped to another function.
Volume Keys - [UP ARROW] and [DOWN ARROW]
The volume keys are located above the [UP ARROW] and [DOWN ARROW]. The [UP
ARROW] key – the increase volume key – is labelled with a plus symbol . The
[DOWN ARROW] key – the decrease volume key – is labelled with a minus symbol .
3.4.3 Function Keys and Macro Keys
In addition to the standard keyboard functions, the WORKABOUT PRO3 supports Function keys and Macro keys. All Function and Macro keys can be custom defined for each
application.
3.4.3.1 Function Keys
With the exception of the QWERTY keyboard which has 10 function keys, the WORKABOUT PRO
numeric keyboards, function keys [F1] to [F4] are located across the top of the keyboard to
the left a right of the Scan key; these function keys are directly accessible – a key combination is not required. Ten additional function keys are colour coded in blue print on the unit
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Alpha Keyboard – Accessing Keys
body; these keys are accessed by executing a key combination, [FN/BLUE] followed by the
appropriate key.
For example, to access function key [F7] on a numeric keyboard:
•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.
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3.4.3.2 Macro Keys (WORKABOUT PRO
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C Only)
Important: Refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 101 for details about
creating macros.
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C 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 keyboards have ten macro keys: [M1] to [M10]. These keys are colour coded
in orange print above the numeric keys.
To access a macro key:
•Press the [FN/ORANGE] key followed by the appropriate numeric key from [1] to [0].
To access macro key [M1], press [FN/ORANGE] [1].
To access macro key [M2], press [FN/ORANGE] [2], and so on.
3.4.4 Alpha Keyboard – Accessing Keys
The alpha and numeric keys on WORKABOUT PRO3 C units are directly accessible from
the keyboard – no key combination is required.
3.4.5 QWERTY Keyboard – Accessing Numeric Keys
Alpha keys on a QWERTY keyboard are directly accessible. Numeric keys are printed in
orange type above some of the alpha keys and require a key combination to access them.
To access a numeric key:
•Press the [FN/ORANGE] key followed by the appropriate alpha key in the left-hand
panel of the keyboard.
To access [1], press [FN/ORANGE] [W].
To access [2], press [FN/ORANGE] [E], and so on.
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Numeric Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys
3.4.6 Numeric Keyboard – Accessing Alphanumeric Keys
While numeric keys are directly accessible on the numeric keyboard, 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 selected character. To access an alpha character,
first press the [FN/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:
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• 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’. When this key is locked ‘on’, ORG
KEY is displayed in upper-case letters in the taskbar.
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 [FN/ORANGE] key twice to lock it ‘on’. Refer to “Keyboard One
Shots Mode” on page 100 for 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 [FN/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.
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The Keypad Backlight
Creating Uppercase Letters
To display an uppercase (capital) letter:
•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 the [SHIFT] key twice to
lock it ‘on’.
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 taskbar for a visual indication of
which alpha key will be displayed on the screen.
Important: Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off or
unlock the [FN/ORANGE] key.
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3.4.7 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 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 99 for details about this option.
Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.
3.5 The Display
WORKABOUT PRO3s are equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions. The backlight switches on when a key is pressed or the screen is
tapped.
3.5.1 Adjusting the Display Backlight
The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to determine the behav-
iour of the display backlight and its intensity. Refer to “Display Backlight” on page 95 for
details about the Display Properties dialog box.
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3.5.2 Calibrating the Touchscreen
If your WORKABOUT PRO3 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 Properties window.
• Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the Recalibrate button.
Figure 3.4 Calibration Screen
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• Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen.
3.6 WORKABOUT PRO3 Indicators
The WORKABOUT PRO3 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 [ENTER] key. When you press [ENTER], the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit
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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
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.
Flashing Green Charge in progress. Battery charged to less than 80% capacity.
Slow Flashing Green Battery charged to greater than 80% of capacity.
Solid Red Battery fault; battery is not charging.
3
3
can dictate how
*Fast Flashing Green Battery temperature condition. Battery temperature is greater than 45°C;
the battery will not charge.
*Older WORKABOUT PRO
3
s using Keyboard micro and Power micro firmware earlier than
version 2.3.603 indicate the battery temperature condition using a Flashing Red LED.
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
under various conditions, refer to “Volume And Sound Properties” on page 108.
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 .
3.6.2.1 Adjusting WORKABOUT PRO
• 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.
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Speaker Volume
3
to respond
• Remember to press the [FN/BLUE] key again to turn it off.
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The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators.
Figure 3.5 Taskbar
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3
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
3
, 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.
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 BLUE KEY in the taskbar. A locked modifier key remains active
until it is pressed again to unlock or turn it off.
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75%
50% 25% Empty
Good No Radio
Reception
Weak
Reception Link
Onscreen Indicators
If a modifier key has been pressed but is not locked on, it is displayed in the taskbar in lowercase characters – for example, blue key. It will remain active only until the next 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 Shots Mode” on page 100 for
details
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
If the WORKABOUT PRO
taskbar.
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3
will be powered down.
3
is using external AC power, an AC icon is displayed in the
Battery Charge
The battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the hand-held battery is being
charged.
802.11 Radio Signal Quality
Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, filled bars within this icon.
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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
3
GSM/GPRS wide area networking status. Refer to Appendix B: “Wireless Wide Area
Network (WWAN)” for details about each of these taskbar icons.
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Dialer Icon
The dialer (phone) icon is displayed when the Voice option is available (a SIM card and
GPRS radio are installed). You can access the phone dialer by double-tapping on this icon.
When you have an active call, the dialer icon flashes yellow and then green.
3.7 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time
Note: When the main battery is at 50% capacity, a ‘low battery’ warning is displayed.
When the battery is at approximately 10% capacity, a ‘very low main battery’ notification appears.
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.
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Storing Batteries
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.
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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.
• 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
3
before performing data uploads.
The desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transaction data to a server computer when a radio link is not available.
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Note: Refer to “Desktop Docking Station” on page 187 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
played in the navigation bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the presence of the
Ethernet network.
3.9 Bluetooth Radio
Note: Integrated Bluetooth class II radios are standard on WORKABOUT PRO3C and S
units. Keep in mind also that Bluetooth is available simultaneously with WAN and
802.11g on a single unit.
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Bluetooth Radio
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is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is dis-
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The WORKABOUT PRO3 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 117 for setup details.
You can also pair your hand-set with a Bluetooth headset.
3.9.1 Pairing a Bluetooth Headset or Other Bluetooth Device
Note: If the Bluetooth radio is not already enabled, tap on the Start>Settings>Control
Panel. Tap on the Power icon and then, the Built-in Devices tab. Add a checkmark
next to Enable Bluetooth.
To pair a device:
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to place the remote device in pairing mode.
• Choose the Devices tab and Scan for devices in your area.
• When the scan is complete, tap on the device to which you want to pair.
• In the pop-up Device menu, tap on Pair.
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An Authentication dialog box is displayed.
• If the remote device has authentication enabled, type the PIN in this dialog box.
• To proceed without authentication, tap on Next.
Note: If a remote device has authentication enabled and you’ve skipped the authentication
process, a pop-up screen will ask if you want to allow the remote device to connect to
the WORKABOUT PRO
3
. Tap on Ye s and type the PIN. When authentication is com-
plete, tap on Done.
After entering the device PIN, the Services dialog appears with a list of services available for
that device.
• Click in the checkbox to the left of the service to activate it.
•Click on Done.
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Services that require more information present a configuration dialog box. Serial Profile is
an example.
This dialog box offers a number of additional options such as enabling Encryption and selecting three different modes: Serial, ActiveSync and Scanner
3
• Serial is used for simple serial port communication.
• ActiveSync is for ActiveSync-over-Bluetooth.
• Scanner is used to create a seamless connection between the incoming Bluetooth bar
code and the WORKABOUT PRO
3
.
Once you’ve completed the information:
• Tap on Next and then in the Services screen, click on Done.
3.10 Inserting The SD/MMC Card And SIM Card
There are two slots available in the battery compartment – the lower slot is provided for a
SD/MMC (Secure Digital/Multi-Media Card) and the upper slot is for a SIM (Subscriber
Identity Module) card.
SD/MMC cards provide additional non-volatile memory to your hand-held. SIM cards
allow access to the hand-held Voice option, access the Internet, and so on.
3.10.1 Inserting And Removing The Card
• Press the Power button to switch off the WORKABOUT PRO3.
• Remove the battery cover and the battery.
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Inserting And Removing The Card
A hinged door at the top of the battery compartment protects the connectors. This door
differs slightly depending on the type of unit you are using. On the WORKABOUT PRO
C, a plastic SD/MMC door is hinged on the left-hand side of the unit. If you are working
with a WORKABOUT PRO
• On a WORKABOUT PRO
indicates.
• On a WORKABOUT PRO
slots.
• Orient the SD/MMC or SIM card according to the legend stamped into the battery
well plastic.
• For a SD/MMC card, slide the card into the lower slot, pushing it inward until it latches
into place.
• For a SIM card, slide the card into the upper slot, pushing it inward until it latches
into place. Note that a label over the SIM opening needs to be removed before the card
can be inserted (only after a GSM/UMTS radio is installed).
• On a WORKABOUT PRO
snap it shut.
On a WORKABOUT PRO
locking feature.
3
3
S, a metal door is hinged on the right-hand side of the unit.
3
C, pull the hinged door down as the arrow icon on the door
3
S, pull the metal door upward to expose the SD/MMC
3
C, swing the hinged door back up into place, and gently
3
S, the metal SD door incorporates dimples that act as a
3
• Push the door down so the dimples fit into the slot cut into the battery
compartment plastic.
To remove the card:
• Gently press the card inward until it unlatches, and the card is ejected from the slot.
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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 (WA6111-G2). 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.
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3.11.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO
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.
• 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 CE 5.0 ............................65
4.1.1 Navigating Using a Touchscreen and Stylus.................65
4.1.2 Navigating Using the Keyboard.......................65
4.2 Working with Files, Folders and Programs.......................66
4.3 The Startup Desktop..................................67
4.3.1 The Desktop Icons..............................68
4.3.2 The Taskbar..................................69
4.3.2.1 Using the Taskbar..........................69
4.3.2.2 Customizing the Taskbar......................70
4.4 The Start Menu.....................................71
4.4.1 The Desktop.................................73
4.4.2 Security Settings...............................73
4.4.3 Programs...................................75
4.4.4 Shortcuts...................................77
4.4.5 Settings....................................78
4.4.6 Run......................................79
4.4.7 Shutdown...................................80
4.5 Using a Dialog Box...................................81
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4.1 Navigating in Windows CE 5.0
Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level
must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 73.
Graphic user interfaces like Windows 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 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 51.
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Each WORKABOUT PRO3 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
3
.
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 PRO3 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 this table for a description of the navigation keys.
Operation Single Key or Key Combination
Switch between active applications [ALT] [TAB]
Open task manager [ALT] [ESC]
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File
Program Icon
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Move the cursor Arrow keys
Open file, folder or icon [ENTER]
Exit & Save [ENTER]
Close/Exit & Do Not Save [ESC]
Operation Single Key or Key Combination
Navigate Dialog Boxes
[TAB]
To move cursor up, press
[SHIFT] [TAB]
To display the contents of the
next ‘tab’ in a dialog box, press
[CTRL] [TAB]
Select Radio Button/Press Button [SPACE]
Go to Start Menu [START]
Keep in mind that unlike a desktop computer, the WORKABOUT PRO3 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” on page 66 for additional details about keyboard navigation.
4.2 Working with Files, Folders and Programs
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 PRO3 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 PRO3 Startup Desktop
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The 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 select Desktop. Now
the desktop will be “in focus” and the arrow keys will highlight the icons.
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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
not sure how to access the files, folders and programs displayed, refer to “Working with
Files, Folders and Programs” on page 66.
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 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.
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computer. If you’re
Microsoft WordPad
Microsoft WordPad is a basic word processor used to create, edit, view and print text
documents.
Remote Desktop Connection
This option allows your WORKABOUT PRO
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to communicate with a remote desktop PC.
“Remote Connect” on page 87 provides a website with step-by-step instructions.
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4.3.2 The Taskbar
The WORKABOUT PRO3 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 or docking station, 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
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3
.
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 45).
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.
On the keyboard:
• Press the Windows [START] button to display the Start Menu.
• Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow key to
display the sub-menu.
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• 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:
• Choose Start>Settings>Taskbar.
If you’re using the keyboard:
• Press the Windows [START] button 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.
Tas kbar G en eral Tab
• 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
([FN/ORANGE][0] on the numeric keyboard) to select them. A check mark indicates
active items.
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The Start Menu
Tas kbar A dv anc ed Tab
• Tap on the Clear button to empty the Documents folder.
• To display Control Panel applets in menu form rather than in a window, tap in the
checkbox next to Expand Control Panel.
Taskbar Security Tab
If you check Disable hot keys, the Application from Start menu hot key field becomes en-
abled. Use this field to enter the name of the application you want to run when the user
presses the Menu hot key – [FN/BLUE] [0].
If you have disabled hot keys, hidden the Start Menu and have no application configured,
the Menu hot key brings up the Security dialog box to allow authorized users to access the
terminal configuration. Keep in mind that this dialog box is also displayed if an invalid application is entered in the Application from Start Menu hot key field.
4.4 The Start Menu
Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the current
WORKABOUT PRO
The Start menu lists the operations you can access and work with. It is available from the
startup desktop or from within any application.
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To display the menu:
• Tap on the Start Menu button, and then tap on the menu item with which you want
to work.
If you’re using a keyboard rather than a touchscreen:
• Press the Windows [START] button to display the Start Menu.
•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 Security dialog box,
type the letter s.
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4.4.1 The Desktop
Choosing Desktop in the Start Menu displays the WORKABOUT PRO3 desktop.
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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
Figure 4.3 Security Levels
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 de-
fault, the security level is set to User, restricting access to only the most basic Start Menu
items.
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: Supervisor or User.
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.
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•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 88.
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.
Configuring Security
Choosing the Configure button displays the Configure Security dialog box.
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 autho-
rized Psion Teklogix service personnel can access your unit should it require
maintenance.
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4.4.3 Programs
• Choose Programs from the Start Menu to display a sub-menu of options.
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ActiveSync®
This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync. If you need to download this communication software, go to:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001
Look for the ActiveSync link.
Demo
This folder contains the Demo Scanner, Demo Signature and Demo Sound applications.
Demo Scanner can be used to test how the hand-held reads and writes RFID tags. Demo Sig-
nature allows you to capture a signature written on the screen with your stylus and save it to
a file. Demo Sound allows you to record and playback. The ‘Sample Rate’ and the ‘Bits Per
Sample’ are the rates at which the sound will be recorded. Sounds recorded at the higher
sample rate or bits per sample will be higher quality but will require more file space to store.
Lower sample rates and bits per sample or both the file result in a smaller file but the quality
suffers. The record and play buttons operate in the same way they do on any recording
device. the ‘X’ icon deletes the sound and the ‘diskette’ icon allows you to save your sound.
Summit
This folder provides access to the Summit Client Utility (SCU), a utility that allows you to
configure your Summit 802.11b/g radio, model number RA2041.
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Programs
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.
Imager
This applet is used to create, modify, delete and activate imager settings. The principle uses
of the applet are to decode bar codes and to capture images. Keep in mind that this option is
only listed if an imager is installed in your unit.
Internet Explorer
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5.0. You can access the Internet Explorer either by tapping on Start>Programs>Internet Ex-
plorer or by tapping on the Internet Explorer icon on the desktop.
Microsoft WordPad
Microsoft WordPad is a rich text editor included with Microsoft Windows CE. This
application is a subset of Microsoft Word application you can use to create, edit and
save documents.
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Phone
Tapping on this option launches the Phone Dialer. Refer to “Voice – Using the Phone
Dialer” on page 31 for details.
Remote Connect
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application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine using the
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(Windows CE 5.0 device). “Remote Connect” on page 87 provides a
website with details about this option.
Windows Explorer
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The Windows Explorer installed on your WORKABOUT PRO
is consistent with all
Windows CE 5.0 devices. You can access this option from the Start Menu under Pro-
grams>Windows Explorer.
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4.4.4 Shortcuts
System Tray
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.
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• Tap on Start>Shortcuts>System Tray.
Using the icons in the taskbar, you can either display the Control Panel dialog box associ-
ated with an icon, or you can view a tooltip. A tooltip provides the status of each icon.
• Tap and hold the stylus on an icon to display the icon’s tooltip. Double-tap on the icon to
open the Control Panel dialog box associated with the icon.
On the keyboard:
• Press [START] to display the Start Menu.
• Highlight Shortcuts in 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. As each icon is highlighted, a tooltip is displayed.
• To display the associated Control Panel dialog box, press [ENTER].
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:
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• Choose Start>Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks.
•Press [ALT] [TAB] to cycle through the open applications.
Tas k M ana ge r
The Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display
the task manager window:
• Tap on Start>Shortcuts>Task Manager, or
Press [ALT] [ESC].
4.4.5 Settings
The Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dialup Connections and Taskbar and Start 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
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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 WORK-
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radio or execute an existing configuration. Refer to “Configuring the
Summit RA2041 802.11b/g” on page 24 for radio setup details.
Tas kbar A nd St art Me nu
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 70 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.
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Shutdown
4.4.7 Shutdown
The Shutdown menu includes these options: Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset.
Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When the WORK-
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is set to User level, the Shutdown option is replaced by Suspend. A
sub-menu is not available.
Suspend
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The Suspend option suspends the WORKABOUT PRO
immediately. This is equivalent to
turning the hand-held off.
Warm Reset
When you perform a warm reset, the operating system restarts without clearing the object
store memory where the file system resides. Registry settings, installed programs and any
data files are preserved. Any open applications are closed and any unsaved data are lost.
Refer to “Performing a Warm Reset” on page 37 for additional information.
Cold Reset
A cold reset clears the object store memory and restarts the operating system. Registry settings are maintained. All installed programs and data files not located on permanent memory
storage media such as the Flash Disk partition are lost. Refer to “Performing a Cold Reset”
on page 38 for additional details.
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4.5 Using a Dialog Box
Checkbox
Drop-down Menu
Button
Te x tb o x
Radio
Button
Ta b s
A dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.4) 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).
Figure 4.4 Dialog Boxes
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Using a Dialog Box
Note: You can use the stylus to tap on an element in a dialog box to select or deselect it,
display drop-down menus, save your selections, and so on.
Dialog boxes contain one or more of the following elements:
Tab: 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].
Textbox: 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 4.4 on page 81, 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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CONFIGURATION 5
5.1 Remote Connect....................................87
5.2 The TekTerm Application ...............................87
5.3 The Control Panel ...................................87
5.4 Control Panel Icons...................................88
5.5 Basic Setup.......................................92
5.5.1 App Launch .................................92
5.5.2 Display Properties..............................95
5.5.2.1 Display Backlight..........................95
5.5.2.2 Display Appearance.........................97
5.5.3 Keyboard Properties .............................97
5.5.3.1 Key Repeat.............................97
5.5.3.3 Keyboard Backlight.........................99
5.5.3.4 Keyboard One Shots Mode.....................100
5.5.3.5 Keyboard Macro Keys .......................101
5.5.3.6 Unicode Mapping..........................103
5.5.3.7 Scancode Remapping........................104
5.5.3.8 Lock Sequence ...........................107
5.5.4 Volume And Sound Properties ........................108
5.5.4.1 Volume Adjustments........................109
5.5.4.2 Sound Adjustments.........................109
5.5.4.3 Microphone Adjustments ......................110
5.5.5 Power Management Properties........................110
5.5.5.1 Battery Capacity Tab........................111
5.5.5.2 Suspend Tab.............................111
5.5.5.3 Suspend Threshold.........................112
5.5.5.4 Advanced..............................113
5.5.5.5 Devices...............................114
5.5.5.6 Built-In Devices...........................114
5.5.5.7 Wakeup...............................114
5.5.5.8 Suspend Mode............................115
5.5.6 Stylus Properties...............................116
5.5.6.1 Double-Tap .............................116
5.5.6.2 Calibration..............................116
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5.5.6.3 Touch................................117
5.6 Bluetooth Setup....................................117
5.6.1 Paired Tab..................................118
5.6.2 Device Tab..................................120
5.6.2.1 Discovering and Removing Devices................120
5.6.2.2 Filtering By Class of Device (COD)................121
5.6.2.3 Device Pop-up Menu........................121
5.6.2.4 Pairing a Device..........................122
5.6.3 Servers Tab.................................124
5.6.4 Mode Tab..................................125
5.6.5 About Tab..................................125
5.6.6 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection ..................126
5.7 Certificate Assignment................................130
5.8 COM Port Manager..................................131
5.9 Dr. Debug.......................................132
5.9.1 Status ....................................132
5.9.2 Settings ...................................133
5.9.3 Utilities...................................133
5.10 Error Reporting....................................134
5.11 Internet Options...................................134
5.12 IPv6 Support.....................................135
5.13 Manage Triggers...................................135
5.13.1 Trigger Mappings.............................136
5.13.2 Add and Edit Trigger Mapping...................138
5.14 Storage Manager...................................140
5.14.1 Formatting a Memory Card........................140
5.14.2 Creating Partitions.............................141
5.14.3 Partition Properties.............................142
5.15 Teklogix Imagers Settings..............................144
5.16 Teklogix Scanner Settings..............................146
5.16.1 The Scanner Menu.............................146
5.16.2 Restoring Default Settings.........................147
5.16.3 Options...................................148
5.16.3.1 Double Click Parameters . ....................148
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5.16.3.2 Display Parameters ........................149
5.16.3.3 Data Handling...........................150
5.16.4 Translations Tab...............................150
5.16.4.1 Case Rules.............................152
5.16.5 Ports Tab ..................................153
5.16.5.1 Tether Port (\$device\COM21:)..................154
5.16.5.2 Port Replicator Ports A, B And C.................156
5.17 Total Recall . .....................................158
5.17.1 Creating a Backup Profile. .........................158
5.17.2 Restoring a Profile .............................161
5.17.3 Viewing a Profile..............................162
5.17.4 Deleting a Profile..............................163
5.18 TweakIT Settings...................................163
5.18.1 Advanced..................................163
5.18.1.1 CE Services Settings........................163
5.18.1.2 Interface and Network Settings..................164
5.18.1.3 Services Settings..........................165
5.18.1.4 Radio Features...........................165
5.18.2 User.....................................166
5.18.2.1 Internet Explorer Settings.....................166
5.18.2.2 User Display Settings.......................167
5.18.2.3 User System Settings .......................168
5.18.3 Registry Editor ...............................168
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