Zebra 7545MBW, 7545MBWP, 7545MBWPT, 7545MBWT, 7545MBWN User Guide

OMNII HAND-HELD
COMPUTER

USER GUIDE

for Windows Embedded CE 6.0

OMNII HAND-HELD COMPUTER USER GUIDE

(Windows Embedded CE 6.0)

8000211-001

Revision A

April 2015

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Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About This Guide ............................................................................................................................ xi

Text Conventions ............................................................................................................................ xii

Overview of the Omnii Hand-Held Computer.................................................................................. xii

Regulatory Labels........................................................................................................................... xvi

Chapter 1: Basic Operation

Omnii Features ............................................................................................................................... 1-1

Omnii Modules Available ................................................................................................................ 1-3

Documents Available ..................................................................................................................... 1-3

Preparing the Omnii for Operation.................................................................................................. 1-4

The Battery .....................................................................................................................................1-4

Switching the Omnii On and Off...................................................................................................... 1-5

Resetting the Omnii ........................................................................................................................ 1-5

Performing a Warm Reset..............................................................................................................1-6

Performing a Cold Reset ................................................................................................................ 1-6

Performing a Clean Start ................................................................................................................1-6

Boot to BooSt..................................................................................................................................1-6

Performing a Hard Reset................................................................................................................ 1-7

Attaching Carrying Accessories...................................................................................................... 1-7

Calibrating the Touchscreen ........................................................................................................... 1-7

Imager and Scanner Options.......................................................................................................... 1-7

Connectivity .................................................................................................................................... 1-7

Data Transfer ................................................................................................................................. 1-8

Voice Communication ..................................................................................................................... 1-8

Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your Omnii

Operating System ........................................................................................................................... 2-1

Battery Details................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Battery Safety ................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Battery Swap Time ......................................................................................................................... 2-1

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 2-2

The Keyboard ................................................................................................................................. 2-2

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Regular Keys ..................................................................................................................................2-3

Modifier Keys..................................................................................................................................2-4

Activating Modifier Keys...................................................................................................... 2-5

Locking Modifier Keys......................................................................................................... 2-5

Function Keys and Macro Keys .....................................................................................................2-6

Function Keys ..................................................................................................................... 2-6

Macro Keys ......................................................................................................................... 2-6

Numeric Keyboards — Accessing Alpha Keys .............................................................................. 2-7

The Keypad Backlight.....................................................................................................................2-8

The Display..................................................................................................................................... 2-8

Adjusting the Display Backlight ......................................................................................................2-8

Calibrating the Touchscreen...........................................................................................................2-8

Indicators ........................................................................................................................................ 2-9

LEDs ...............................................................................................................................................2-9

Battery Charge Status LED ................................................................................................. 2-9

Operating System Status LED ............................................................................................ 2-9

Radio Status LED................................................................................................................ 2-10

Scanner Status LED............................................................................................................ 2-10

Onscreen Indicators .......................................................................................................................2-10

Audio Indicators..............................................................................................................................2-12

Vibrations........................................................................................................................................ 2-12

Inserting the microSD Card and SIM Card ..................................................................................... 2-12

Inserting the Cards .........................................................................................................................2-12

Scanners and Imagers.................................................................................................................... 2-13

Basic Scanner Operations.............................................................................................................. 2-14

Scanning Techniques .....................................................................................................................2-14

Scanner Status LED, Sounds, and Vibrations ...............................................................................2-14

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................2-15

Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners ........................................................... 2-15

Operating Internal Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers........................................................................2-15

Windows Embedded CE 6.0........................................................................................................... 2-16

Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications ..............................................................2-16

Navigating Using a Touchscreen ........................................................................................ 2-16

Navigating Using the Keyboard .......................................................................................... 2-17

The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop .................................................................................2-18

The Taskbar ........................................................................................................................ 2-19

The Start Menu ................................................................................................................... 2-20

The Kiosk Desktop Shell.........................................

Restoring the Windows Classic Shell............................................................................................. 2-26

General Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 2-27

Caring for the Touchscreen ............................................................................................................2-27

Cleaning the Omnii .........................................................................................................................2-27

........................................................................ 2-25

Chapter 3: Configuration

Overview of Software...................................................................................................................... 3-1

Software Advantage .......................................................................................................................3-1

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Microsoft Software.......................................................................................................................... 3-2

The Control Panel........................................................................................................................... 3-2

Control Panel Applications .............................................................................................................3-3

App Launch Keys............................................................................................................................ 3-6

Bluetooth

Paired ............................................................................................................................................3-8

Device ............................................................................................................................................ 3-9

Servers ..........................................................................................................................................3-12

Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 3-13

About .............................................................................................................................................3-13

The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection ....................................................................................... 3-14

Certificates ...................................................................................................................................... 3-17

Compass......................................................................................................................................... 3-17

Data Transfer between Omnii and a PC ........................................................................................ 3-18

Uploading Data in a Docking Station..............................................................................................3-18

Using Microsoft ActiveSync............................................................................................................ 3-19

Using Windows Mobile Device Center........................................................................................... 3-19

Display Properties........................................................................................................................... 3-19

Background ...................................................................................................................................3-19

Appearance ...................................................................................................................................3-20

Backlight ........................................................................................................................................3-20

Dr. Debug ....................................................................................................................................... 3-21

Status.............................................................................................................................................. 3-21

Utilities ............................................................................................................................................ 3-21

Motion Meter...................................................................................................................................3-22

Settings........................................................................................................................................... 3-23

Error Reporting ............................................................................................................................... 3-23

GPS (Global Positioning System) Settings..................................................................................... 3-23

Power.............................................................................................................................................. 3-24

Profiles............................................................................................................................................ 3-24

Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 3-25

AGPS.............................................................................................................................................. 3-25

Info..................................................................................................................................................3-26

Imager & Camera Settings ............................................................................................................. 3-26

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ut Panel...................................................................................................................................... 3-27

Keyboard Properties ...................................................................................................................... 3-28

Key Repeat..................................................................................................................................... 3-29

Keyboard Backlight ........................................................................................................................ 3-29

Keyboard One Shot Modes............................................................................................................ 3-30

Keyboard Macro Keys .................................................................................................................... 3-31

Unicode Mapping ........................................................................................................................... 3-32

Scancode Remapping.................................................................................................................... 3-33

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Setup.......................................................................................................................... 3-7

Discovering and Removing Devices ................................................................................... 3-9

Filtering By Class of Device (COD)..................................................................................... 3-10

Device Pop-up Menu........................................................................................................... 3-10

Pairing a Device .................................................................................................................. 3-10

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Lock Sequence............................................................................................................................... 3-35

Manage Triggers............................................................................................................................. 3-36

Trigger Mappings............................................................................................................................3-36

Add and Edit Trigger Mapping........................................................................................................3-37

Microphone .................................................................................................................................... 3-38

TekTerm Client................................................................................................................................ 3-39

PartnerUp ....................................................................................................................................... 3-39

Pocket PC Compatibility ................................................................................................................. 3-39

Power Properties ............................................................................................................................ 3-40

Battery Capacity .............................................................................................................................3-40

Power Saving Suspend ..................................................................................................................3-40

Suspend Threshold and Estimated Battery Backup ......................................................................3-41

Advanced .......................................................................................................................................3-42

Built-in Devices...............................................................................................................................3-42

Battery Health.................................................................................................................................3-43

Kiosk Access .................................................................................................................................. 3-44

Administrator Password..................................................................................................................3-45

Shell Settings..................................................................................................................................3-46

Restrictions ....................................................................................................................................3-48

Control Panel Settings....................................................................................................................3-48

Import/Export to File .......................................................................................................................3-49

Remote Desktop Connection ......................................................................................................... 3-50

Scanners......................................................................................................................................... 3-50

Barcodes ........................................................................................................................................ 3-51

Scanner............................................................................................................................... 3-51

Restoring Default Settings .................................................................................................. 3-51

Options ..........................................................................................................................................3-52

Double Click Parameters .................................................................................................... 3-53

Display Parameters.............................................................................................................3-53

Data Handling ..................................................................................................................... 3-54

Translations ...................................................................................................................................3-54

Case Rules ......................................................................................................................... 3-56

Ports ............................................................................................................................................... 3-56

Port Replicator Port A (COM5) and Port B (COM6)............................................................ 3-57

Screen Rotation ......................................................................................................................

Storage Manager ............................................................................................................................ 3-59

Formatting a Memory Card ............................................................................................................3-59

Creating Partitions ..........................................................................................................................3-59

Partition Management ....................................................................................................................3-60

Stylus Properties............................................................................................................................. 3-62

Double-Tap ..................................................................................................................................... 3-62

Calibration.......................................................................................................................................3-62

Touch ..............................................................................................................................................3-63

System Properties .......................................................................................................................... 3-63

Total Recall ..................................................................................................................................... 3-64

Creating a Backup ..........................................................................................................................3-64

Creating a Clone.............................................................................................................................3-65

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Managing Profiles........................................................................................................................... 3-66

Viewing a Profile ................................................................................................................. 3-66

Profile Options..................................................................................................................... 3-66

Deleting a Profile ............................................................................................................................ 3-68

TweakIt............................................................................................................................................ 3-68

Advanced........................................................................................................................................ 3-69

Advanced CE Services Settings ......................................................................................... 3-69

Advanced Interface and Network Settings.......................................................................... 3-69

Advanced Services Settings ............................................................................................... 3-70

Registry Editor ................................................................................................................................ 3-70

Voice – Using the WWAN Phone Dialer ......................................................................................... 3-70

Dialing a Number............................................................................................................................ 3-71

Receiving an Incoming Call............................................................................................................ 3-72

Voice Menu..................................................................................................................................... 3-72

Call Management ................................................................................................................3-72

Call Lists.............................................................................................................................. 3-73

Services .............................................................................................................................. 3-74

File Menu – Phonebook Management...........................................................................................3-74

Volume & Sounds Properties .......................................................................................................... 3-75

Volume Adjustments....................................................................................................................... 3-76

Sound Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 3-76

Wi-Fi Config .................................................................................................................................... 3-76

Wi-Fi Config: Status ....................................................................................................................... 3-77

Wi-Fi Config: Configure ................................................................................................................. 3-77

Manually Creating a Network .............................................................................................. 3-78

Authentication Mode ........................................................................................................... 3-78

Encryption ........................................................................................................................... 3-79

EAP .................................................................................................................................... 3-79

Verify Server Certificate ......................................................................................................3-80

Enable OPMK ..................................................................................................................... 3-80

Connecting the Wireless Network ....................................................................................... 3-81

Configuring TCP/IP ........................................................................................................................ 3-82

IP Address........................................................................................................................... 3-82

Name Server ....................................................................................................................... 3-83

Wi-Fi Config: Advanced ................................................................................................................. 3-84

Monitoring the Network Connection................................

WiFi Connect A.R.C........................................................................................................................ 3-85

............................................................... 3-85

Chapter 4: Accessories

Pistol Grips...................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Removing the Trigger Cover .......................................................................................................... 4-1

Attaching the Pistol Grip................................................................................................................. 4-2

Carrying and Protective Accessories ............................................................................................. 4-3

The Hand Strap - Model ST6025 ................................................................................................... 4-4

Protective Carrying Case - Model ST6090 ....................................................................................4-4

Hard Shell Holster - Model ST6055 ...............................................................................................4-4

Power Accessories ......................................................................................................................... 4-5

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Snap Modules................................................................................................................................4-5

AC Wall Adaptor - Models ST1050 and ST1050-AR.....................................................................4-7

Vehicle Power Outlet Adaptor - Model ST3113..............................................................................4-7

Chargers and Docking Stations: General Information .................................................................... 4-8

Important Charger Safety Instructions............................................................................................4-8

Charging the Battery....................................................................................................................... 4-8

Installation — Chargers and Docking Stations...............................................................................4-8

Operator Controls ........................................................................................................................... 4-9

Power Consumption Considerations..............................................................................................4-9

Desktop Docking Stations - Models ST4002 and ST4003.............................................................. 4-9

Charging a Battery Installed in the Omnii.......................................................................................4-11

Indicators ........................................................................................................................................4-11

Operation .......................................................................................................................................4-11

Charging the Omnii Battery................................................................................................. 4-11

Charging the Spare Battery................................................................................................. 4-11

Cleaning the Desktop Docking Station...........................................................................................4-12

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................4-12

Docking station does not seem to power on. ...................................................................... 4-12

The Omnii charge indicator LED stays off........................................................................... 4-12

The Omnii charge indicator LED is red. .............................................................................. 4-12

Spare battery LED is red with a battery installed. ............................................................... 4-12

Spare battery LED does not turn on when a battery is installed. ........................................ 4-12

Quad Docking Station – Model No. ST4004 ................................................................................... 4-13

Operator Controls ...........................................................................................................................4-14

Indicators ........................................................................................................................................4-14

Quad Docking Station Operation....................................................................................................4-14

Charging the Omnii Battery................................................................................................. 4-14

Installation........................................................................................................................... 4-15

Connecting to the Ethernet Network ................................................................................... 4-15

Cleaning the ST4004......................................................................................................................4-16

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................4-16

The Omnii Charge Indicator LED Stays Off ........................................................................ 4-16

Power LED Does Not Light Up ........................................................................................... 4-16

The Omnii Charge LED Flashes Yellow.............................................................................. 4-16

The Omnii Charge Indicator LED is Red............................................................................. 4-16

Powered Adaptor LED Stays Off......................................................................................... 4-16

Vehicle Cradles - Models ST1000 and ST1002 ............................................................................ 4-16

Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations ................................................................................4-17

Insertion and Removal of Omnii.....................................................................................................4-19

Maintaining the Vehicle Cradle .......................................................................................................4-20

ST1002 Powered Cradle Installation.....................................

Wiring Guidelines................................................................................................................ 4-20

Installation in High Voltage Vehicles ................................................................................... 4-21

Wiring Vehicle Power and Communications to the Cradle.................................................. 4-21

Battery Charger (6-Slot) - Model ST3006 ....................................................................................... 4-22

Installation.......................................................................................................................................4-23

Operator Controls ...........................................................................................................................4-24

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Charge Indicators ...........................................................................................................................4-24

Charging Batteries.......................................................................................................................... 4-24

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. 4-24

Improper Battery Storage.................................................................................................... 4-24

Power Self-test LEDs Don’t Light Up .................................................................................. 4-25

Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed ................................................................ 4-25

Appendices

Appendix A: Port Pinouts

Omnii Docking Connector ............................................................................................................... A-1

Snap Modules Connectors.............................................................................................................. A-2

Cable Connectors for Vehicle Cradle Model ST1002 ..................................................................... A-3

Omnii Battery Contacts................................................................................................................... A-4

Appendix B: Imager & Camera Settings

Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... B-1

Required Applets ............................................................................................................................ B-1

Presets ........................................................................................................................................... B-1

Predefined Presets ................................................................................................................... B-2

Barcode Predefined Presets (Barcoding Menu)........................................................................ B-2

Barcode Decoding Symbology Predefined Presets ............................................................ B-2

Barcode Decoding Camera Predefined Presets ................................................................. B-3

Image Capture Predefined Presets (Imaging Menu)................................................................. B-3

Using the Imagers Applet................................................................................................................ B-3

Configuring the Image Capture Presets (Imaging Menu).......................................................... B-3

Selecting a Camera.............................................................................................................B-4

Setting the Active Preset..................................................................................................... B-4

Viewing a Preset ................................................................................................................. B-4

Creating a Custom Preset................................................................................................... B-5

Modifying a Custom Preset................................................................................................. B-5

Removing a Custom Preset ................................................................................................ B-6

Configuring the Barcode Decoding Camera Presets (Barcoding Menu)................................... B-6

Selecting a Camera.............................................................................................................B-7

Setting the Active Preset..................................................................................................... B-7

Viewing a Preset ................................................................................................................. B-7

Creating a Custom Preset................................................................................................... B-7

Modifying a Custom Preset................................................................................................. B-8

Removing a Custom Preset ................................................................................................ B-8

Configuring the Barcode Decoding Symbologies (Barcoding Menu)........................................ B-9

Setting the Active Preset..................................................................................................... B-9

Viewing a Preset ................................................................................................................. B-9

Creating a Custom Preset................................................................................................... B-10

Modifying a Custom Preset................................................................................................. B-10

Removing a Custom Preset ................................................................................................ B-11

Barcoding Menu – Configuring Symbologies............................................................................ B-11

Symbology Settings ............................................................................................................ B-11

Filter Menu – Manipulating Barcode Data................................................................................. B-12

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Modifying a Barcode Setting ............................................................................................... B-12

Translation Menu – Configuring Rules...................................................................................... B-13

Advanced Menu........................................................................................................................ B-13

File Locations for Captured Images .................................................................................... B-13

Configuring Triggers............................................................................................................ B-14

Barcode Symbologies..................................................................................................................... B-15

Imager Barcode Symbologies................................................................................................... B-16

Color Camera Barcode Symbologies........................................................................................ B-17

Appendix C: Scanner Settings

Barcode Settings ............................................................................................................................ C-1

Scanner Options ....................................................................................................................... C-1

Restoring Default Settings ........................................................................................................ C-2

Decoded (Internal) Scanners.......................................................................................................... C-3

Options...................................................................................................................................... C-3

Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options...................................................................................... C-4

Decoded (Internal) Data Options .............................................................................................. C-5

Decoded (HHP) .............................................................................................................................. C-6

Decoded (Intermec ISCP)............................................................................................................... C-6

Decoded (ISCP) Options .......................................................................................................... C-7

Decoded (ISCP) Advanced Options ......................................................................................... C-7

Non-Decoded Scanners ................................................................................................................. C-8

Options...................................................................................................................................... C-9

Appendix D: Internal Imager & Scanner Specifications

SE955 Scanner............................................................................................................................... D-1

SE955 Decode Zones............................................................................................................... D-2

SE965 Scanner............................................................................................................................... D-2

SE965 Decode Zones............................................................................................................... D-3

SE1224HP - High Performance Scanner ....................................................................................... D-4

SE1224HP Decode Zones........................................................................................................ D-4

SE1524ER – Extended Range Scanner......................................................................................... D-5

SE1524ER Decode Zones........................................................................................................ D-5

SE1524ER Decode Zone A (Short Range, Small Codes) .................................................. D-5

SE1524ER Decode Zone B (Long Range, Large Codes)................................................... D-6

EV15 Imager................................................................................................................................... D-6

EV15 Imager Decode Zone ...................................................................................................... D-6

EA11 Decoded 2D Imager .............................................................................................................. D-7

EA11 Typical Reading Distances .............................................................................................. D-7

EA20X Imager ................................................................................................................................ D-8

EA20X Typical Reading Distances ........................................................................................... D-9

HHP 5080

HHP 5080SR Working Range................................................................................................... D-10

SE4500SR – Standard Range Imager............................................................................................ D-10

SE4500SR Decode Zone.......................................................................................................... D-12

SE4600LR – Long Range Imager...................................................................................................D-13

SE4600LR Decode Zones ........................................................................................................ D-15

SR Imager/Decoder ....................................................................................................... D-9

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Appendix E: Omnii Specifications

The Omnii Hand-Held Computer (Model 7545) .............................................................................. E-1

Hardware .................................................................................................................................. E-1

Regulatory Approvals................................................................................................................ E-3

Lithium-ion Smart Battery 5000 mAh (ST3003).............................................................................. E-4

Wireless Radios.............................................................................................................................. E-5

Cinterion MC75i GSM/GPRS/EDGE Radio .............................................................................. E-5

Cinterion PH8-P GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA+ Radio ...................................................... E-6

Model RA2070 802.11a/b/g/n Radio ......................................................................................... E-8

Bluetooth Radio ....................................................................................................................... E-10

RA1202 Narrowband Radio ...................................................................................................... E-10

Appendix F: Omnii XT15f Freezer Variants

The Omnii XT15f Hand-Held Computer (Model 7545XT)............................................................... F-1

Hardware Specifications ........................................................................................................... F-2

Regulatory Approvals................................................................................................................ F-4

The Freezer Keyboards ............................................................................................................ F-4

Lithium-ion Smart Battery 5000 mAh (ST3003) for Omnii Chiller Model ........................................ F-5

Lithium-ion Smart Battery 5300 mAh (ST3002) for Omnii Arctic Model.......................................... F-5

Quick Defrost Application................................................................................................................ F-6

Settings ..................................................................................................................................... F-7

Heater Info ................................................................................................................................ F-8

Appendix G: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Settings

Wireless WAN................................................................................................................................. G-1

Taskbar Icons............................................................................................................................ G-1

Establishing a Packet Data Connection.................................................................................... G-2

Disconnecting From a Network........................................................................................... G-3

Shutting Down the Wireless WAN User Interface ............................................................... G-3

Advanced Information ............................................................................................................... G-4

Entering a PIN Number....................................................................................................... G-4

Error States ......................................................................................................................... G-4

Tools Menu................................................................................................................................ G-5

WWAN Data Configuration.................................................................................................. G-5

Security Configuration.........................................................................................................G-8

Network Configuration......................................................................................................... G-9

Driver Mode Configuration ................................................................................................. G-10

Modem Information ............................................................................................................. G-11

User Interface...................................................................................................................... G-12

AT Terminal ......................................................................................................................... G-13

SMS Menu ............................................................................................................................... G-13

New ..................................................................................................................................... G-13

ox ................................................................................................................................... G-13

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Outbox................................................................................................................................. G-14

SMS Configuration..............................................................................................................G-14

Voice ......................................................................................................................................... G-14

Power Mode.................................................................................................................................... G-14

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Appendix H: Wireless Zero Config Settings

Wireless Information ....................................................................................................................... H-1

Wireless Statistics .................................................................................................................... H-2

Wireless Information ................................................................................................................ H-2

Assigning An IP Address ................................................................................................................ H-5

Name Server............................................................................................................................. H-5

Advanced Features......................................................................................................................... H-5

Rearranging Preferred Networks .............................................................................................. H-5

Deleting A Preferred Network ...................................................................................................H-5

Changing Network Properties ................................................................................................... H-6

Appendix I: Omnii XT15ni Non-Incendive Safety Guidelines

Omnii XT15ni (non-incendive) Important Safety & Regulatory Information .................................... I-1

Omnii XT15ni Battery Information................................................................................................... I-2

Appendix J: Narrowband Radio Configuration

Narrowband Radio Setup................................................................................................................ J-1

Basic Tab ........................................................................................................................................ J-2

Channels Tab.................................................................................................................................. J-3

Advanced Tab ................................................................................................................................. J-6

Tune Poll Settings........................................................................................................................... J-6

Statistics Screen ............................................................................................................................. J-6

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

About This Guide

This guide applies to the following models:

• 7545MBW

• 7545MBWP

• 7545MBWPT

• 7545MBWT

• 7545MBWN

• FCC ID: GM37545MBW, GM37545MBWM and GM37545MBWP

• IC: 2739D-7545MBW and 2739D-7545MBWP

This user guide describes the configuration, operation, and maintenance of the Omnii Hand-Held Computer.

Chapter 1: Basic Operation. describes the steps required to get the Omnii ready for operation.

Chapter 2: Getting To Know Your Omnii. describes Omnii features, including how to charge and maintain

the battery, the keyboard features, the display, using the internal scanner, etc. This chapter also
describes the Microsoft
ance and actions of the desktop from Windows Classic Shell to the Kiosk Shell.

Chapter 3: Configuration. describes the programs and applications accessed through two main areas from

the Desktop Start Menu: Programs and Settings>Control Panel. The software includes both Zebra

Software Advantage and Microsoft programs, and details how to use them to configure the Omnii,

along with scanners/imagers, Bluetooth, etc. This chapter also details the Kiosk program, which

enables you to customize your computer settings.

Chapter 4: Accessories. describes the peripherals and accessories available for your Omnii computer.

Appendix A: Port Pinouts. describes the Omnii and accessories pinouts.

Appendix B: Imager & Camera Settings. describes in detail your imager’s settings.

Appendix C: Scanner Settings. details your barcode options.

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Windows® Embedded CE 6.0 desktop, and how to change the appear-

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Appendix D: Internal Imager & Scanner Specifications. lists the specifications for the Omnii scanners and

imagers.

Appendix E: Omnii Specifications. lists the specifications for your Omnii computer, radios, and battery.
Appendix F: Omnii XT15f Freezer Variants. describes the hardware and heating software of the freezer

units.

Appendix G: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Settings. describes WWAN configuration information.
Appendix H: Wireless Zero Config Settings. outlines the steps used to configure your radio using Windows

Zero Config.

Appendix I: Omnii XT15ni Non-Incendive Safety Guidelines. lists the approvals, important warnings, and

cautions for the Omnii XT15ni (non-incendive) Hand-held Computer.

Appendix J: Narrowband Radio Configuration. describes setting up the RA1202 Narrowband radio.

Text Conventions

NOTE Notes highlight additional helpful information.

IMPORTANT These statements provide particularly important instructions or addi-

tional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment.

WARNING! These statements provide critical information that may prevent

physical injury, equipment damage or data loss.

Overview of the Omnii Hand-Held Computer

The Omnii Hand-Held Computer is a modular, industrial hand-held computer. A variety of options are available
to suit applications in courier/delivery, field service, manufacturing facilities, material handling applications in
warehouses, ports and yards, with a focus on real time wireless data transactions. Barcode input methodolo­gies are supported by a variety of available scanners. Optimization for specific operational environments is
also supported with a wide range of peripheral options and carrying accessories.

The Omnii XT15f (Freezer Variant) combines modularity, customizability and performance with added tech­nology to resist condensation for use in cold, condensing environments. For details, see Appendix F: Omnii

XT15f Freezer Variants.

NOTE The Omnii Hand-Held Computer is a body worn device, and to maintain compliance

with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, use a Zebra approved carrying case. Use of
non-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.

NOTE For product specifications, refer to Appendix E: Omnii Specifications.

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Model Variants

• Omnii RT15 Hand-Held Computer (rugged) - Model 7545XC

• Omnii XT15 Hand-Held Computer (extremely rugged) - Model 7545XA

• Omnii XT15f (Freezer Variant) Hand-Held Computer (extremely rugged) - Model 7545XT

Processor and Memory

• Texas Instruments

• Flash ROM: 1 GB

• RAM: 512 MB

• 3 axis accelerometer

Operating System

•Microsoft

®

Windows® Embedded CE 6.0

Bundled Applications

• Internet Explorer

• Windows Mobile Device Center

• WordPad

®

, ActiveSync®

®

Sitara AM37xx, ARM Processor 800 MHz (OMAP3® compatible)

®

6

Supported Applications*

• TekTerm Client - Terminal Emulation

• Wavelink TN - Terminal Emulation

* Note that Tekterm Client is the only application available when a Narrowband radio is installed in the unit.

Device Management and Utilities

•Kiosk

• Total Recall, TweakIt, Dr. Debug – Utilities

• SOTI MobileControl – Mobile Device Management

- Easy configuration management and provisioning platform.

- Powerful remote control and troubleshooting functionality.

- Integrated real time geofencing and location services.

- Advanced device security, user authentication and lockdown features.

User Interface

• Colour/Touch Display 9.4 cm (3.7 in) diagonal

- VGA (640 x 480) Transflective

- High visibility option: superior sunlight visibility with 165 cd/m2 brightness

- Extreme Duty option: withstands 1.25 Joule impact, superior low temperature operation (to -20° C/-4° F),
with 160 cd/m2 brightness. Better abrasion resistance.

• Touchscreen

- Passive stylus or finger operation; pan and flick gestures supported

- Signature capture

• Keyboards

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- Large selection of backlit keypads in both alpha and numeric formats. For a list of currently
available keyboard configurations, consult your Zebra representative, or go to:

http://www.zebra.com/US-EN/Product+Lines/Psion/?WT.mc_id=psion_us_p_handheld

• Voice, Audio & Feedback

- High volume beeper: 95 dBA

- Integrated microphone and speaker

- Optional Push-to-Talk Speaker

• Walkie-talkie style Push-to-Talk – VoIP over WiFi or WWAN

• Vibration feedback

Wireless Connectivity

• Integrated Bluetooth® V2.0 + EDR

• Integrated 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi

• Bluetooth® coexistence

• CCX v4

• Optional SIRF III GPS Receiver

• Optional GPS/GPRS/EDGE WWAN radio

• Optional GPS/GPRS/EDGE with UMTS/HSPA+ WWAN radio

• Optional RA1202 Narrowband radio

NOTE 802.11b/g and Bluetooth are available simultaneously.

The following figures illustrate the main features of the Omnii — for detailed views, please see Omnii Features

on page 1-1.

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Omnii XT15

59-Key ABC Keyboard

Omnii RT15

55-Key ABC Keyboard

Alphanumeric Numeric

Figure 1

Omnii XT15 and RT15 Alphanumeric Variants

Figure 2

Omnii XT15f Freezer Variants

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Laser Aperture

This label is affixed below the scanner window.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Bottom View (Docking Connector)

Top View (Scanner Window)

Regulatory Labels

Figure 5

WARNING! Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than

Figure 6

Laser Warning Label

SE955 Laser Warning Label

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Figure 7

Figure 8

Figure 9

SE965 and SE4500 Laser Warning Label

LED Radiation Notice Label

SE4600 Laser Warning Label

CHAPTER 1 BASIC OPERATION

Display

LEDs

Enter/Power Key

FN Modifier Key

SYM Key

Scan Key

Microphone

Speaker

Beeper

BASIC OPERATION 1

Omnii Features

Figure 1-1

Front View of the Omnii XT15 Model with Alphanumeric Keyboard

NOTE The Omnii 55- and 66-key keyboards are equipped with a Power button as

shown in Figure 1-1 Front View of the Omnii XT15 Model with Alphanumeric

Keyboard on page 1-1.

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Scan button

Left Side

Right Side

Volum e

Enter button

Ver tic al
scroll button

Slot for Snap Module arm

Battery release button

Side rail

rocker button

1 - Docking Connector

1

2

2

3

3

4

2 - Alignment Pin Holes
3 - M2.5 Locking Screws

(for firmly attaching devices)

4 - Hand Strap Slot

Figure 1-2

Side Views of the Omnii XT15

Figure 1-3

Bottom View

Basic Operation 1 - 3

Aperture

Laser

End-Cap

Scanner Window

Battery Pack

Camera Aperture

Rear PTT Speaker

Scanner Pod

Pistol Grip
Attachment Screws (4)

Expansion Back

(optional)

Figure 1-4

Figure 1-5

Top View

Back View

Omnii Modules Available

Documents Available

To see a current list of Omnii accessories and modules, please go to the website at:

http://www.motorlolasolutions.com/US-EN/Product+Lines/Psion/?WT.mc_id=psion_us_p_handheld

To see a current list of documents and download what you need, please go to the Knowledge Base on the
IngenuityWorking community website:

http://www.ingenuityworking.com/knowledge/w/knowledgebase/product-manuals.aspx

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2 - Battery compartment

Contacts

Battery Top

Battery bottom

1 - Release button

3 - Guide tabs
4 - Release button tabs

3

3

3

1

1

2

4

4

Preparing the Omnii for Operation

The Battery

The Omnii is powered by a Lithium-ion Smart Battery pack, 5000 mAh — Model ST3003.

IMPORTANT Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in

the Omnii Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide (PN 8000191).

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. For detailed information, see

Battery Details on page 2-1.

Replacing the Battery Pack

IMPORTANT Always switch the unit off before changing the battery (see Switching the Omnii On and

Off on page 1-5). However, assuming the default power saving parameters and battery

reserve level have not been altered, battery swap time is a minimum of 4 minutes — you
will not lose data if the battery is replaced within this time frame.

Figure 1-6

Omnii Battery

NOTE If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged bat-

tery and use the device while the battery charges.

Assuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not been altered, a battery can
be removed for up to 4 minutes without losing data. After 4 minutes the terminal may reboot.

Removing the Battery Pack

• If your unit is equipped with a hand strap, unhook it from the base of the battery.

• Press the two buttons at the sides of the compartment simultaneously, and slide the battery out.

Installing the Battery Pack

• Slide the charged battery with the contoured plastic facing you into the unit with the contacts matching
position and the guide tabs moving into the corresponding slots at the base of the compartment. Click both
sides of the battery into place.

• If your computer is equipped with a hand strap, re-attach the clip to the slot at the base of the battery.

• Switch the unit on (see Switching the Omnii On and Off on page 1-5).

Switching the Omnii On and Off

Follow the instructions below for your Omnii. If your keyboard has a power button (55- and 66-key keyboards
only), press that instead of the [FN]+[Enter/Power] key combinations described.

Switching the Omnii On

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

When the unit is turned off, normally it automatically enters a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the Omnii
is switched on from the suspend state, within a few seconds operation resumes in the screen in which you
were working prior to turning the computer off.

IMPORTANT If your Omnii fails to power up, consider the following troubleshooting options:

The battery may be overheated (>60C°), a non-Zebra battery may be installed, or the
battery may have fallen below the configured Suspend Threshold. See Suspend Thresh-

old and Estimated Battery Backup on page 3-41 for details.

Basic Operation 1 - 5

Switching the Omnii Off

• To switch off the Omnii, press the [FN] key and then press and release the [Enter/Power] button. The

Omnii will automatically enter the Suspend state.

IMPORTANT Turning off the hand-held does not result in a complete shutdown; rather, the unit enters

IMPORTANT If the word ‘FN’ is displayed underlined in the taskbar area at the bottom of the screen,

Resetting the Omnii

To switch on the hand-held, you will need to replace the overheated battery.

However, if you supply AC power to the Omnii with a battery that falls below the
configured Suspend Threshold, the unit will

a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the Omnii is turned on from suspend state, oper­ation resumes within a few seconds.

this key is locked “on” and the Omnii will not switch off. Press the [FN] key twice followed
by [Enter/Power] to switch the Omnii off.

However, if you’ve set the mode to “Lock” (see Keyboard One Shot Modes on page 3-30),
the Omnii can be turned off even when the [FN] key is locked ‘on’.

switch on.

To perform a warm or cold reset, you can access the menu by going to Start>Shutdown. Alternatively you can

use the keyboard shortcuts described below.

NOTE If your Desktop is switched to the Kiosk Shell (refer to The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2-25),

resetting the unit is done solely by use of the keyboard shortcuts.

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Performing a Warm Reset

During a warm reset, running programs are halted. The contents of the file system, RAM Disk, Flash Disk, and

the registry are preserved.

• Press and hold down the [FN] key and the [Enter/Power] key simultaneously for a minimum of

four seconds.

NOTE You need to reset your Omnii after configuring the radio by switching between Windows Zero

Config and WiFi Config.

Performing a Cold Reset

A cold reset reinitializes all hardware. All RAM including the RAM Disk is erased. Non-volatile storage such as

the Flash Disk is preserved, as is the file system.

To execute a cold reset:

• Press and hold down the [SYM] key, the [FN] key, and the [Enter/Power] key, simultaneously for a

minimum of four seconds.

NOTE As part of the normal Windows Embedded CE cold boot process, the screen may go blank for a

few seconds after the splash screen loading bar reaches the end. The desktop is displayed after
a few moments.

Performing a Clean Start

A clean start returns the Omnii to factory settings, flushes the registry keys, and deletes volatile storage and

the file system. The Flash Disk is preserved.

• Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [Enter/Power] button and the [SCAN] key simultaneously for a
minimum of six seconds.

The Omnii displays the Boot to BooSt menu.

• On an alpha keyboard, type .clean.

• On a numeric keyboard, type .25326.

Boot to BooSt

If you choose Boot to BooSt, the BooSt menu is loaded.

• Press and hold down the [FN] key, the [Enter/Power] button and the [SCAN] key for a minimum of four
seconds.

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Pin 6 Pin 5

• Press [1] to launch the OS.

Performing a Hard Reset

IMPORTANT This procedure is recommended as a last resort, when all other methods fail.

To execute a hard reset:

• Remove the battery.

• Using a coin, or other conductive item, connect pins 5 and 6 of the battery contacts for at least six seconds.

• Replace the battery and power Omnii on. The terminal will boot as if from a cold reset.

Attaching Carrying Accessories

Zebra recommends that a carrying accessory — a hand strap — be installed on the Omnii before use. For
detailed information, please see Carrying and Protective Accessories on page 4-3.

Calibrating the Touchscreen

NOTE The touchscreen function can be turned off (see Touch on page 3-63).

The Omnii touchscreen feature is factory-calibrated and ready-to-go; however, over time the touchscreen's
operating parameters may change, and it may need to be recalibrated for correct operation. Refer to Cali-

brating the Touchscreen on page 2-8 for details.

Imager and Scanner Options

If your Omnii is equipped with an internal imager or scanner, please review the relevant sections: Appendix B:

Imager & Camera Settings and Appendix C: Scanner Settings for details.

Appendix B: Imager & Camera Settings lists their current model numbers, descriptions, and specifications.

Connectivity

For information on connecting the Omnii to a PC, please refer to Data Transfer between Omnii and a PC on

page 3-18.

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The Omnii contains an integrated 802.11a/b/g/n radio module. The Wi-Fi Config application is used to

configure the radio for one or more wireless network profiles. To configure the radio, follow the steps outlined
under the heading Wi-Fi Config on page 3-76.

To configure your Bluetooth settings, please go to Bluetooth

If you have a GPS (Global Positioning System) module, you can choose from a set of GPS profiles built into
the modem and set up AGPS (Assisted Global Positioning System). See GPS (Global Positioning System)

Settings on page 3-23.

The Omnii is available with one of the following Wireless WAN radio options: the Cinterion MC75i EDGE and
the Cinterion PH8-P HSPA+. See Appendix E: Omnii Specifications for full specifications. With either of these
radios and a SIM card, you can wirelessly transfer data (see Appendix G: Wireless Wide Area Network

(WWAN) Settings), and you can use the Omnii voice option to place phone calls (see Voice Communication on
page 1-8 below).

To see the radio specifications, please go to Wireless Radios on page E-5.

® Setup on page 3-7

Data Transfer

.

Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in your PC. Various
options exist depending on whether you are using Windows XP or earlier, Windows Vista
For connection details, please refer to Data Transfer between Omnii and a PC on page 3-18.

Voice Communication

If the MC75i EDGE or the Cinterion PH8-P HSPA+ WWAN radio modem is installed and enabled, the Phone
icon and the GSM signal strength icon will appear automatically on the taskbar. For details on using your Voice

options, please refer to Voice – Using the WWAN Phone Dialer on page 3-70.

NOTE The voice option is not available in North America for the MC75i EDGE radio.

®

, Windows 7 or later.

CHAPTER 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

OMNII

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OMNII 2

Operating System

•Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE 6.0

Battery Details

Omnii Hand-Held Computers are powered by a lithium-ion battery pack, Model ST3003.

Please see the following sections for detailed battery information:

• Installation: Preparing the Omnii for Operation on page 1-4.

• Calibration and power settings: Power Properties on page 3-40.

• Chargers and docking stations: Chapter 4: Accessories.

• Specifications: Lithium-ion Smart Battery 5000 mAh (ST3003) on page E-4.

• Contact pinout: Omnii Battery Contacts on page A-4.

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 the Omnii
Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000191.

Battery Swap Time

Assuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not been altered, battery swap
time is a minimum of 4 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 microSD 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.

Refer to Suspend Threshold and Estimated Battery Backup on page 3-41 for details about reserving battery
power for data backup purposes.

The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to determine the battery capacity at
which the Omnii will be shut down. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until

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the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum
Backup Time, the Omnii shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer

period of time.

IMPORTANT If your Omnii fails to power up, consider the following troubleshooting options:

The battery may be overheated (>60C°), a non-Zebra battery may be installed, or the
battery may have fallen below the configured Suspend Threshold. See Suspend Thresh-

old and Estimated Battery Backup on page 3-41 for details.

To switch on the hand-held, you will need to replace the overheated battery.

However, if you supply AC power to the Omnii with a battery that falls below the
configured Suspend Threshold, the unit will

Charging the Battery

Batteries shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% of capacity. Lithium-ion battery packs
must be fully charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a variety of chargers and docking
stations. For detailed information on these accessories, please see Chapter 4: Accessories.

switch on.

Normally it takes 3 to 4 hours to charge a battery. The Omnii intelligent charging system protects the battery
from over-charging by terminating the charge process when the battery is at maximum capacity.

% Charge Completed During Sleep Mode While Operating

100% 4 hrs. 8 hrs.

75% 2 hrs. 6 hrs.

IMPORTANT To avoid damaging the battery, chargers will not begin the charge process until the

The Keyboard

The Omnii offers a wide variety of Alpha and Numeric keyboard layouts.

See http://www.zebra.com/US-EN/Product+Lines/Psion/?WT.mc_id=psion_us_p_handheld for a list of avail-
able configurations. 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, those differences are described in the following
sections.

The Omnii is equipped with either an [Enter/Power] key or Power button (55- and 66-key keyboards only) that

allows you to switch the unit on and to shut down the unit to Suspend mode. For details refer to Switching the

Omnii On and Off on page 1-5.

battery temperature is between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

There are a number of modifier keys that provide access to additional keys and system functions, as described
in Modifier Keys on page 2-4.

The [Blue/FN] modifier key provides access to additional keys and system functions. These functions are
colour coded in blue print above the keyboard keys.

Getting To Know Your Omnii 2 - 3

36-Key Numeric 123 Keyboard

59-Key Alpha ABC Keyboard

[FN] Modifier Key

[SYM] Key

[SHIFT] Modifier Key

[SCAN] Key

[Enter/Power] Key

[Windows] Key

[End] key

[Talk] key

55-Key Alpha ABC Keyboard with phone

Power button

Figure 2-1

Keyboard Layouts

The Power Button (55-Key and 66-Key Keyboards only)

The [Power] button in the upper right corner of the keyboard switches the unit on and off.

Regular Keys

The [Enter] Key

The [Enter] key is used to execute the usual Enter keyboard functions, and on some units to also power the
unit on and off (for details refer to Switching the Omnii On and Off on page 1-5).

NOTE 55-key and 66-key keyboards are equipped with a Power button. For these keyboards, the [Enter]

key does not switch the unit on or off.

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The [SHIFT] Key

The [SHIFT] key is used to display uppercase alpha characters and to provide access to other symbols and
functions on the numeric keyboards. Press the [SHIFT] key to turn the shift state 'on' (it will be represented by
an up arrow in the taskbar), then press another key to access the shifted function of that key.

Press the [SHIFT] key twice to lock the shift state on (the up arrow in the taskbar will be underlined). Press
[SHIFT] again to turn the shift state off.

To access CAPS LOCK mode, press [FN] + [SHIFT]. In this state, if you press a numeric key, the number is
displayed rather than the normal shifted function of that key. Press [FN] + [SHIFT] again to turn the CAPS
LOCK mode off.

The Arrow Keys

The [Arrow] keys are located near the top of the keyboard, and are represented on the keyboard as triangles
pointing in different directions. The [Arrow] keys move the cursor around the screen in the direction of the
arrow: up, down, left and right. The left arrow key should not be confused with the [BACKSPACE] key which is
depicted as a left arrow. The cursor is the flashing box or underline character that indicates where the next
character you type will appear.

The [BACKSPACE/DEL] Key

The [BACKSPACE] key (represented on the keyboard as an arrow pointing left) moves the cursor one char­acter to the left, erasing the previous key stroke.

The [DEL] key ([FN] +[BACKSPACE]) erases the character at the current cursor position.

The [CTRL] and [ALT] Keys

The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent.
Pressing either key twice locks it 'on' (it appears underlined on the Taskbar). Pressing the key once again
unlocks it.

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.

The [SPACE] Key

The [SPACE] key is represented on the keyboard by a long, low horizontal line contained by a small vertical
line on each side. Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog box,
pressing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a check box.

The [SCAN] Key

The Omnii is equipped with a single [SCAN] key on the keyboard and an extra [SCAN] button located on the
left side of the unit. [SCAN] keys activate the scanner beam. For units that do not have internal scanners, these
keys can be remapped to serve other functions.

Modifier Keys

The [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN] and [SYM] keys are modifier keys that change the function of the next key
pressed.

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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36-KEY Numeric Keyboard

59-KEY Alpha Keyboard

[SPACE] Key

Internet Browser Keys

[SHIFT] and [FN]

The [SHIFT] and [FN] modifier keys provide access to additional keys and system functions. The functions
related to these modifier keys are colour-coded in white and blue print respectively above the keyboard keys,
dependant on your keyboard format.

[SYM]

NOTE When using the Mobile Devices SDK Developers' Guide (PN 8100016), note that the [SYM] key

is interchangeable with the [ORANGE] key.

The Symbol [SYM] modifier key is represented on the keyboard by the characters SYM and provides access to
commonly used symbolic characters. Pressing the key brings up the Symbol soft input panel (SIP) onscreen
keyboard, with symbols mapped to each key. If you wish to adjust the settings for the pop-up screen (e.g. time

of delay before screen appears, etc.), modify the file softinputpanel.xml, located in the Windows folder.

NOTE Modifier keys are remapped in Control Panel, and the Symbol SIP will automatically show and

use the new mappings after the next reboot.

The onscreen keyboard corresponds to the specific keyboard on your Omnii — either numeric
or alphanumeric.

Figure 2-2

Symbol Soft Input Panels

Activating Modifier Keys

When a modifier key is pressed, it is shown in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen, making it easier to
determine whether a modifier key is active. For example, if the [CTRL] key is pressed, Ctrl 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.

Locking Modifier Keys

When a modifier key is pressed twice, it is locked on. A locked modifier key is displayed in underlined letters in
the taskbar. For example, pressing the [FN] key twice locks it on — it is displayed as an underlined blue FN in
the taskbar at the bottom of the computer screen. The same is true of the [SYM] key, which is shown as an
underlined orange SYM in the taskbar.

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 underline representation at the bottom of the screen is no longer displayed.

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NOTE The locking function of the modifier keys can be changed so that pressing a key once will lock the

key on.

If you disable the One Shot function of the key, pressing it once will lock the key on. Pressing the
same key a second time will unlock or turn it off. Refer to Keyboard One Shot Modes on page 3-30
for details.

Function Keys and Macro Keys

In addition to the standard keyboard functions (see The Keyboard on page 2-2), the Omnii supports function
keys and macro keys.

All function keys and macro keys can be custom defined for each application. The TekTerm Client application

utilizes these keys (for detailed information, see the TekTerm Client Software User Manual, PN 8000073).

Function Keys

Function keys perform special, custom-defined functions within an application. These keys are accessed by
pressing one of the dedicated function keys on the keyboard, or through the appropriate [SHIFT] or [FN] key
sequence, depending on the keyboard variant being used.

Alphanumeric Keyboard Function Keys

The Alphanumeric keyboards are equipped with up to thirty function keys, including those function keys that
are colour-coded in blue print above the alpha keys or function keys (depending on your keyboard).

To access the blue function keys, press the [FN] key followed by the appropriate alpha or function key.

Function keys [F1] through [F24] can be used with the Windows Embedded CE operating system or another
application. The additional function keys, [F25] through [F30] along with the macros, are not used as part of the
Windows Embedded CE operating system.

Numeric Keyboard Function Keys

The Numeric keyboards are equipped with up to 24 function keys, including those function keys that are
colour-coded in white print above the function keys. Function keys F25 through F30 can only be accessed by
remapping another key to that function.

To access the white function keys, press the [SHIFT] key followed by the appropriate function key.

Macro Keys

IMPORTANT Refer to Keyboard Macro Keys on page 3-31 for details about creating macros.

Several of the Omnii keyboards 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/Power] key, the [BACK­SPACE] key, any function key and arrow key, etc.

59-Key Alphanumeric Keyboard Macro Keys

These keyboards have six macro keys: [M1] to [M6], located on the S to X keys (second-last row of keys).

To access a macro key, press the [FN] key followed by the macro key.

36-Key Numeric Keyboard Macro Keys

These keyboards are equipped with five macro keys: [M1] to [M5]. These keys are colour coded in blue print
above function keys [F1] to [F5].

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To access a macro key, press the [FN] key followed by the macro key.

Numeric Keyboards — Accessing Alpha Keys

On the Numeric Omnii keyboards, all alphabetic characters are printed on the unit plastic in blue typeface
above the keys. Alpha characters are accessed by pressing the [FN] modifier key, then pressing another key
on the keyboard.

The Alpha Modified Numeric 789 keyboard has each blue alphabetic character assigned as a single
[FN]-shifted character on individual keys. An indicator in the left corner of the taskbar displays the currently
selected character.

The Numeric 123 keyboards have telephone-style alphabetic keys, with the blue alphabetic characters located
in groups of 3 or 4 above each of the numeric keys. To access characters on these keyboards, a few extra
steps are needed, as described below.

Choosing a Single Alpha Character

NOTE The following examples assume that the [FN] key is enabled as Lock mode in the One Shot

screen (accessible through the Control Panel Keyboard icon). In Lock mode, pressing the [FN]
key once locks it on. Refer to Keyboard One Shot Modes on page 3-30 for details.

The examples below illustrate how to access A, B and C, all of which are printed in blue characters above the
numeric key [2]. The letters you choose appear in the softkey bar as you press the numeric key, providing a
visual indicator of which letter will be displayed on the screen.

To choose the letter a:

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

• Press the [FN] key again to unlock or turn it off.

To choose the letter b:

• Press the [FN] key, and press [2] twice.

• Press the [FN] key again to unlock or turn it off.

To choose the letter c:

• Press the [FN] key, and press [2] three times.

• Press the [FN] key again to unlock or turn it off.

NOTE Keep in mind that there is a timeout of one second between key presses when sequencing

through the alphabetic characters on a key. If you pause longer than one second between key
presses, the alphabetic character that is displayed at that time will be entered.

Selecting Uppercase Letters

To display a single capital letter, press the [SHIFT] key first, then the letter you want.

To access CAPS LOCK mode, press [FN] + [SHIFT]. In this state, if you press a numeric key, the number is
displayed rather than the normal shifted function of that key. Press [FN] + [SHIFT] again to turn the CAPS
LOCK mode off.

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The Keypad Backlight

The intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight is activated can be config-

ured using the Keyboard icon in the Windows Embedded CE Control Panel. The behaviour of the keypad
backlight is tailored in the Keyboard Properties dialog box. Refer to Keyboard Backlight on page 3-29 for

details about this option.

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

The Display

The Omnii is equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions. The back­light switches on when a key is pressed.

Adjusting the Display Backlight

The behaviour of the display backlight and the intensity of the backlight can be specified in the Display Proper­ties dialog box in the Control Panel.

NOTE Refer to Backlight on page 3-20 for details about the Display Properties dialog box.

Calibrating the Touchscreen

If your Omnii 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.

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

Indicators

3. Radio Status

4. Scanner Status

1. Battery Charge Status

2. Operating System Status

1

2

3

4

The Omnii uses LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), onscreen messages, vibrations, and audio tones as indicators.

LEDs

The Omnii is equipped with four coloured LEDs. This section outlines what these LEDs indicate.

IMPORTANT If an LED is illuminated in red, the operator should be cautious as this generally indicates

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an abnormal operating condition or active laser emission.

Figure 2-3

LED Status Indicators

Battery Charge Status LED

The far left LED is reserved for battery charge status. This indicator is active even when the hand-held is
inserted in a docking station (and in suspend mode) so that the charge status of the battery can be
detected easily.

Charge LED Behaviour Function

OFF External power not detected.

Solid Green Battery charging complete.

Flashing Green Charge in progress.

Yellow Cell temperature out of range for charge.

Solid Red Unable to charge battery.

Operating System Status LED

The second LED indicates system notifications and operating system status. It is also available for user-loaded
custom Windows Embedded CE applications.

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Operating LED Behaviour Function

OFF when unit is in Suspend or Shutdown. Normal operating status.

Solid Yellow The unit is powering on.

Fast Flashing Yellow The unit is entering Suspend mode.

Flashing Yellow This LED is controlled by the Microsoft NLED api.

Radio Status LED

The third LED from the left indicates that the GPS radio is enabled or that the WWAN radio is enabled.

Radio Traffic LED Behaviour Function

OFF The radio is disabled.

Slow Flashing Blue The radio is enabled and active.

Scanner Status LED

The fourth (far right) LED indicates scanner status.

Scan LED Behaviour Function

OFF The scanner is not in use.

Solid Red during scan Scan in progress.

Solid Green after decode

OFF when scan ended

Flashing Red Unsuccessful scan.

Successful scan.

Onscreen Indicators

The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators, including the Input Panel

button if you have chosen to show that option in the Taskbar and Start Menu settings.

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Good No Radio

Reception

Weak

Reception Link

Figure 2-4

Taskbar

The taskbar changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a
radio is not installed in your Omnii, 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
the [Windows] key to display the Start Menu, and then tap on the desired application.

Modifier Key Indicators

[SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [FN] and [SYM] are modifier keys that have onscreen indicators to show when a key is
active or locked. If a modifier key is pressed once to activate it, the key is displayed in the taskbar, for example,
pressing the [FN] key once displays FN in the taskbar. If a modifier key is pressed twice, it is locked on and the
onscreen indicator is displayed with underlined letters in the taskbar, for example, pressing [FN] twice displays
FN in the taskbar.

Power

The battery shaped icon displayed in the taskbar provides quick access to the charge state of the battery.
Tapping on the icon once will show the percentage charge left in the battery. Tapping on the icon twice opens

the Power Properties menus (see Power Properties on page 3-40), where you can set the low battery warnings

levels, and time to enter Suspend.

If the Omnii is using external AC power, an AC icon is displayed in the taskbar.

802.11 Radio Signal Quality

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

WWAN Radio Signal Quality

Wireless WAN icons in the taskbar indicate the status of your wide area network connection. For details, see

Taskbar Icons on page G-1.

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Combo Charger &

Combo Docking Station

Quad Docking Station Powered Vehicle Cradle, Desktop Dock

& Snap Module

OPEN

LOCK

SD Cover

microSD Card Slot

SIM Card Slot

Docking Device

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

Bluetooth Radio

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

Input Panel

You can tap the Input Panel icon to activate the soft keyboard application.

Audio Indicators

The Omnii supports several audio options, including Bluetooth. The optional rear speaker can be used for
system (Windows) sounds and .wav files. When a rear speaker is absent, those sounds are routed to the front

receiver. The beeper provides a variety of sounds and can be configured to emit a sound 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. The volume rocker button is located on the left side of the
hand-held. Information on configuring sounds is detailed in Volume & Sounds Properties on page 3-75.

Vibrations

You can set the Omnii to vibrate when a successful or unsuccessful barcode scan is performed. See Scanners

on page 3-50.

Inserting the microSD Card and SIM Card

There are two slots available in the battery compartment — the lower slot is provided for a microSD (Secure
Digital) card, which provides additional non-volatile memory to your Omnii, and the upper slot is for a SIM

(Subscriber Identity Module) card, which allows access to the Voice option, access to the Internet, and so on.

Inserting the Cards

• Switch off the power to the Omnii.

• Remove the battery.

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OPEN

LOCK

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the SD cover screw. Flip the cover open or remove it.

For a microSD card:

• Slide the microSD card door to the left to unlock it. Flip it open.

• Slide the microSD card into the guides on the SD card door.

• Close the microSD card door, and slide it to the right to lock it.

For a SIM card:

• Slide the SIM card metal door latch to the right to unlock it, then flip the door open.

• Slide the card into the guides on the SIM card door.

• Swing the hinged door back down into place, and slide the metal door latch to the left to lock it.

Scanners and Imagers

IMPORTANT It is critical that you review the “Laser Warnings” in the Omnii Hand-Held Computer Regu-

NOTE To enable a newly-installed imager or scanner, press and hold down the [FN] key and the

[Enter/Power] key simultaneously for a minimum of three seconds.

If your unit has a [Power] button, press and hold down the [FN] key and the [Power] button for a
minimum of three seconds.

The Omnii supports a wide range of scanner options to address a variety of user application requirements.
Refer to the following sections for detailed information:

• Scanner list and specifications: Appendix D: Internal Imager & Scanner Specifications.

• Configuration: Scanners on page 3-50 and Manage Triggers on page 3-36.

• Scanning Techniques on page 2-14 outlines the mechanics of a successful scan.

• Scanner Status LED, Sounds, and Vibrations on page 2-14 details how to interpret whether or not a

barcode has been successfully scanned.

latory & Warranty Guide (PN 8000191) before using any of the scanners described in
this chapter.

For detailed scanner specifications and decode zone tables, refer to Appendix D: Internal

Imager & Scanner Specifications.

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• Barcode Parameters: Appendix C: Scanner Settings.

• Imager Settings: Appendix B: Imager & Camera Settings.

• Troubleshooting on page 2-15 provides some helpful suggestions should the scan fail.

Scanner types include:

• Long Range: reads large 1D barcodes (55 mil) at long distances (up to 3m).

• Standard Range/High Performance: reads damaged or low contrast regular 1D barcodes (5 - 55mil) at
medium distances (up to 1m).

• Extended Range: reads regular 1D barcodes (5 - 55mil) at short to medium distances (1m), as well as
large 1D barcodes (e.g. 55 mil) at long distances.

• 1D Imager: reads regular 1D and PDF417 barcodes at short to medium distances.

• EA11 2D imager: reads 1D and 2D barcodes including damaged and low contrast regular 1D barcodes;
smallest barcode at 5 mil with a minimum read distance to 2.8 in. / maximum read distance of 5.1 in.;
largest barcode at 40 mil with a minimum read distance of 3.1 in. / maximum distance of 32.4 in.

• EA20X 2D imager: reads 1D and 2D barcodes including damaged and low contrast regular 1D barcodes;
shortest barcode at 6 mil with a minimum read distance of 6.1 inches / maximum read distance of 9.1
inches; longest barcode at 40 mil with a minimum read distance of 5.1 inches / maximum read distance of

49.2 inches.

• SE4600LR imager: captures digital images for transmission to a decoder to decode a barcode of any
format supported by the decoding software. Uses laser aiming, LED illumination, and CMOS sensors to
capture barcode images over an extended range and under a wide variety of lighting conditions.

Basic Scanner Operations

• Turn the hand-held on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.

• Aim at the barcode and press the scan key or the trigger. A scan beam and a warning indicator appear until
a successful decode is achieved or six seconds have elapsed.

Scanning Techniques

• Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the barcode.

• Do not hold the scanner directly over the barcode. In this position, light can reflect back into the scanner
exit window and prevent a successful decode.

• Scan the entire barcode. If you are using a 1D or PDF laser scanner, make certain that the scan beam
crosses every bar and space on the barcode, including the margins on either end of the symbol.

• If you are using a 2D imaging scanner, make certain the red, oval shaped framing mark is centered within
the barcode you want to scan.

• When using imaging scanners, do not move the scanner while decoding the barcode. Movement blurs the
image.

• Hold the scanner farther away for larger barcodes.

• Hold the scanner closer for barcodes with bars that are close together.

Scanner Status LED, Sounds, and Vibrations

The scanner LED (the far right LED) indicates whether or not your scan is successful. The LED behaves as
follows:

• Scan In Progress: scan LED displays solid red colour.

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• Successful Scan: scan LED displays solid green colour and turns off when the scan is ended.

• Unsuccessful scan: scan LED flashes red.

A barcode icon appears on the screen during a scan. While the scanner beam is active, the onscreen message
states: SCANNING. If you want to turn off the onscreen message, disable the “Scan Indicator” parameter in the

Control Panel>Scanners>Options>Display menu.

When the scan is successful, the barcode data is displayed on the screen until the scan button (or pistol

trigger) is released, but only if the “Scan Result” parameter is turned on in the Control Panel>Scan-
ners>Options>Display menu.

You can also enable sounds and vibrations to indicate good and bad scans by enabling those options in the

Control Panel>Scanners>Options>Display menu.

Troubleshooting

If the scanner is not working, investigate the following:

• Is the unit on?

• Check that the barcode symbology being scanned is enabled for the hand-held you are using. Check any

other parameters that affect the scanning procedure or the barcode.

• Check the barcode to make sure it is not damaged. Try scanning a different barcode to verify that the

problem is not with the barcode.

• Check that the barcode is within the proper range.

• Does the hand-held display the warning without scanning? This suggests a hardware problem in the

hand-held.

• Is the laser beam scanning across the barcode?

• Once the scan beam has stopped, check the scanner window for dirt or fogging.

Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners

• Turn the hand-held on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.

IMPORTANT If an aiming dot is available on the installed scanner, the dot will be enabled for a config-

urable time period (including off), after which normal scanning begins. Refer to Dot Time

(msec) on page C-3 for details.

Double-clicking the trigger will override the aiming delay and initiate an immediate scan.
Note that the aiming dot is standard on long-range and high visibility internal scanners.

• Aim at the barcode and press the scan key or the trigger. A scan beam and a warning indicator appear until

a successful decode is achieved or six seconds have elapsed.

Operating Internal Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers

An imager scanner takes a snap shot of a single barcode or multiple barcodes (at one time). It can find a
barcode regardless of its orientation — that is, even a barcode printed at a 45 degree angle to the hand-held
will be decoded successfully.

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NOTE When scanning multiple barcodes, ensure that all of the desired barcodes are within the field of

view of the scanner. It is possible that even when all barcodes are within the field of view, not all of
them will be decoded. Only successfully decoded barcodes are passed to the application pro­gram. The application program then issues a warning, asking that you scan the missing barcodes.

When scanning a single barcode, ensure that only the desired barcode is within the field of view
of the scanner.

Because imager scanners generally have a shorter depth of field than laser scanners, some practise may be
required to find the optimal distance from the types of barcodes being scanned. Although the imager includes
illumination LEDs, ambient light will help the imager decode the barcodes, especially if the barcode is far from
the hand-held.

IMPORTANT Keep in mind that the imager scanner is a camera, and the LED illumination is a flash.

Glare can be an issue on reflective media such as plastic coated barcodes, just as glare
is an issue for photographers. When pointing at a shiny surface, either shift the barcode
to the side or top, or angle the barcode so that the glare reflects away from the imager
scanner.

Most imagers take several snap shots of the barcode in order to decode it. It is normal for
the LEDs to flash two or three times. Hold the unit steady between flashes to improve
decode performance.

• Turn the hand-held computer on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.

• Aim at the barcode and press the scan key or the trigger. Hold the trigger until a successful or failed scan
result is obtained.

• When the scan button or trigger is pressed, a red, oval shaped light (the framing marker) is displayed.
Centre the framing marker in the field — either in the centre of the barcode you want to scan or in the
centre of the area in which multiple barcodes are to be scanned.

The illumination LEDs will flash (typically several times) and a picture of the barcode is taken.

Windows Embedded CE 6.0

Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications

Graphic user interfaces such as Windows Embedded CE for portable devices and desktop Windows (Windows
Vista™, Windows 7, Windows 8, etc.) utilize point and click navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also
available for every point and click action.

Windows Embedded CE 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. In
those applications that support it, you can also flick and pan your finger to scroll through screens.

Navigating Using a Touchscreen

NOTE If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, the touchscreen may need reca-

libration. Refer to Calibrating the Touchscreen on page 2-8.

The Omnii comes equipped with a stylus — a pointing tool that looks like a pen. The stylus is used to select
objects on the touchscreen. You can also use gestures with your fingers. You can use two gestures: pan and

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flick. Use left or right flicks to quickly move between tabs of a multi-tab control panel, or to scroll long lists of
options. Use panning by touching and dragging a page that has scrollbars.

NOTE To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only a finger touch or the stylus (pen) supplied with

your Omnii.

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

• Double-tap on the appropriate icon.

Navigating Using the Keyboard

If you would like to use keyboard input to choose icons and navigate dialog boxes, refer to the table following.

Operation Key or Key Combination

Switch between active
applications

Open task manager [ALT] [ESC]

Move the cursor Arrow keys

Open file, folder or icon [Enter]

Exit & Save [Enter]

Close/Exit & Do Not Save [ESC]

Navigate Dialog Boxes [TAB]

Select Radio Button/Press Button [SPACE]

Go to Start Menu [Windows]

Keep in mind that unlike a desktop computer, the Omnii does not support key chording (pressing two keys at
the same time). You must press one key followed by the next in sequence.

[ALT] [TAB]

To move cursor up [SHIFT] [TAB]

To display the contents of the next tab in a dialog box
[CTRL] [TAB]

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The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop

When the Omnii boots up, the default startup desktop (Windows Classic 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 2-5

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:

Omnii Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop

• 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 [Win-

dows] 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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The Taskbar

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

The taskbar also displays active modifier keys: [SHIFT], [ALT], [CTRL], [FN] and [SYM]. Keys that have been
locked “on” are displayed with underlined 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 an underlined Ctrl in the taskbar. (For detailed
information on modifier keys and keyboard options, see The Keyboard on page 2-2).

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 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 [Windows] to display the Start Menu.

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

• Choose System Tray in the sub-menu.

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

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

Customizing the Taskbar

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

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

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Press [Windows] to display the Start Menu.

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

The Taskbar and Start Menu dialog box is displayed.

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

If you’re using the keyboard:

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

The Start Menu

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

from within any application.

• To display the menu, tap on the Start Menu.

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

If you’re using the keyboard:

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

If the menu item has an underlined character:

• Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display the Run dialog box, type the letter r.

Programs

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• Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options. The programs displayed will be those resident in the

Windows\Programs folder of the computer.

Figure 2-6

This sub-menu allows you to choose Command Prompt, Internet Explorer, installed applications (e.g., Micro­soft WordPad), Kiosk Access, Remote Desktop Connection, Wi-Fi Config, or Windows Explorer.

Demo

This folder contains the Scanner Demo, Demo Signature and Demo Sound applications. Scanner Demo can
be used to test how the hand-held reads barcodes. Demo Signature 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 sound files.

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 sound but will require more file storage
space. Lower sample rates and/or bits per sample produces a smaller file, but the sound quality suffers. The

record and play buttons operate the same as any recording device. The X icon deletes the sound and the

diskette icon allows you to save your sound.

Program Sub-Menu

Command Prompt

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

Internet Explorer

The Omnii is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows Embedded CE. You can access the

Internet Options icon through the Start Menu under Settings>Control Panel or by double-tapping on the

desktop icon My Device and then, double-tapping on the Control Panel icon.

Microsoft WordPad

WordPad is a basic word processor used to create, edit, and print .rtf, .doc, and .txt files.

Kiosk Access

Kiosk Access allows you to change the appearance and actions of the desktop from the default Windows

Classic Shell to the Kiosk shell.

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Remote Desktop Connection

Remote Desktop Connection is an Omnii application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that
you can run a “session” on the Server machine using the hand-held (Windows Embedded CE device). Remote

Desktop Connection on page 3-50 provides a website with details about this option.

Wi-Fi Config

The Wi-Fi Config application is used to configure the Omnii 802.11a/b/g/n radio for one or more wireless

network profiles.

Windows Explorer

The Windows Explorer installed on your Omnii is consistent with all Windows Embedded CE devices.

Shortcuts

Figure 2-7

System Tray

If your touchscreen is not enabled, you can use the System Tray option to access the icons in the taskbar at

the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such as a radio signal icon. These indicators are
attached to dialog boxes that provide additional information.

• Choose Shortcuts>System Tray.

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

an icon:

Shortcuts Sub-Menu

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

• Press [Enter] to display the Bluetooth menus.

Cycle Tasks

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

To cycle through your active applications:

• Choose Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks, or

•Press [ALT] [TAB].

Task Manager

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

manager window:

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• Tap on Shortcuts>Task Manager, or

• Press [ALT] [ESC].

Settings

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

Figure 2-8

Control Panel

The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your

Omnii is running with the TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets may

appear in the Control Panel.

Network and Dial-Up Connections

The Network and Dial-up Conne ctions window allows you to configure the Omnii network interfaces or execute

an existing configuration. Refer to Connectivity on page 1-7 for radio setup details.

Settings Sub-Menu

Taskbar and Start Menu

The Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialog box in which you can customize the taskbar, choosing

which options will be displayed. Refer to Customizing the Taskbar on page 2-19 for additional details about this
option.

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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.

Shutdown

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

Suspend

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

Warm Reset

The Warm Reset option resets the hand-held, leaving all saved files and registry settings intact. Any unsaved

data is lost.

Cold Reset

The Cold Reset option resets the hand-held. Any files not stored in permanent memory are lost; however, the

registry settings are saved.

The Kiosk Desktop Shell

Hold the stylus or your finger on the Active Tasks, Favourites, or Notifications Bar,

Favourites Bar

Notifications Bar

Active Tasks Bar

and swipe to the left or right to switch to the next screen.

The appearance and actions of the desktop can be changed by tapping on the Kiosk Shell icon on your
desktop, which activates the Kiosk shell.

NOTE The Omnii will be reset if you choose to switch shells.

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Figure 2-9

Switch to Kiosk Shell

After resetting the Omnii, the desktop appearance will be very different. The programs are accessed with finger
(or stylus) taps and swipes. If there are more applications than shown on one screen, a white animated dot will
be present on the side of the screen in the direction of the next set of icons. Swiping the screen to that direction
will move the display to the next screen.

NOTE Although the Desktop appearance defaults to the “Ingenuity” theme, the theme is

not changed using the Kiosk Shell icon. To change themes, open the Shell Set­tings>Advanced menu in Kiosk Access (see Shell Settings on page 3-46).

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A different program, Kiosk Access, enables you to customize your computer settings, remove or add shortcuts

to the Favourites Bar and Control Panel, and limit access to various different components on the computer and
the system tray icons for security. For details see Kiosk Access on page 3-44. To change your Desktop back­ground, refer to Shell Settings on page 3-46.

Active Tasks Bar

Open applications are shown in the top bar — the most recently opened is the first icon on the left. Tapping
once on a program icon will maximize the application. This feature replaces the Task Manager of the Windows
Classic Shell.

Date/Time Bar

Tapping once on the date or time will open the Date/Time Properties settings to enable you to change your

settings and time zone.

Favourites Bar

The Favourites Bar replaces the Windows Classic Shell Desktop and Start Menu. These icons are the program
shortcuts from your W indows>Start Menu. Tapping once will open the program. If you tap and hold on an icon,

the application name is displayed.

Notifications Bar

This bar shows the run-time program notifications for Battery, Volume, Wi-Fi, Phone or GPRS , and other notifi-

cations for the programs you are running. This feature replaces the Taskbar of the Windows Classic Shell.

Desktop Minimized View

When an application is opened and maximized, the desktop view is minimized and the Notifications Bar is

shown at the bottom of the screen. Tapping anywhere on the Notifications Bar (except on the SIP) will restore
the Kiosk desktop.

NOTE In order to use the SIP, turn on the automatic settings in Control Panel>Input Panel

Kiosk Access

The Kiosk Access program allows you to open a different program, Kiosk, which enables you to customize

your computer settings, remove or add shortcuts to the Favourites Bar and Control Panel, and limit access to
various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security. For details see Kiosk

Access on page 3-44. To change your Desktop background, refer to Shell Settings on page 3-46.

To open Kiosk:

• Tap on the Kiosk Access icon in the Favourites Bar.

Restoring the Windows Classic Shell

The default Desktop appearance and actions can be restored by tapping on the Kiosk Shell icon in the

Favourites Bar.

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Figure 2-10

Shell Switch to Windows Classic Shell Desktop

NOTE The Omnii will be reset if you choose to switch shells.

General Maintenance

Caring for the Touchscreen

The touchscreen is covered with 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:

•mustard

• ketchup

• sodium hydroxide

• concentrated caustic solutions

• benzyl alcohol

• concentrated acids

If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable screen protector (RV6105).
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.

Do not to expose the touchscreen to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. If this is unavoidable, use a
UV screen protector to extend the life of the screen.

Cleaning the Omnii

IMPORTANT Do not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth with mild detergent to wipe the

unit clean.

To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only your finger or the stylus (pen) sup­plied with your Omnii.

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

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

• Exposure to aircraft de-icing fluids can degrade the plastics on Omnii. If the Omnii is used near aircraft
de-icing environments, regular rinsing with water is recommended.

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

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION

CONFIGURATION 3

Overview of Software

The Omnii programs and applications are accessed through two main areas from the Desktop Start Menu:

Programs and Settings>Control Panel. This chapter details the configuration for the major software from both

areas, listed alphabetically.

Software Advantage

Software Advantage is a collection of applications and features designed to support system administrators and
end users. These tools enable enterprises to customize the product to meet their needs and to maximize
productivity.

•AGPS

• App Launch Keys

• Battery Health

• Bluetooth Manager

•Compass

• Dr. Debug

• Manage Triggers

• PartnerUp

•Kiosk

• Scanner

• Total Recall

•TweakIt

• WiFi Config

• WiFiConnect A.R.C.

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Microsoft Software

Windows CE 6.0 R3 is a 32-bit, real-time, multitasking Operating System. The OS features a small footprint,
with compatibility to port existing Win32 applications and Touch & Gesture support.

Some of the major Windows CE 6.0 R3 components are:

• Control Panel, where both our Advantage product and Microsoft applications are listed

• Flash Lite

• Internet Explorer Embedded

• Microsoft WordPad

• Remote Desktop Connection

• Windows Explorer

The Control Panel

The Windows Embedded CE Control Panel provides a group of applications through which you can set a

variety of system-wide properties, such as power, keyboard sensitivity, network configuration, system backup,
desktop appearance, and so on.

When the Omnii boots up, the startup desktop (Windows Classic Shell) is displayed, and any applications
stored in the Startup folder start up immediately.

To access the Control Panel:

• Press the [Windows icon] to display the Start Menu.

• Tap on Settings>Control Panel.

If you’re using the keyboard:

• Press the [Windows icon] to display the Start Menu.

• Highlight Settings in St art Menu, and press the [RIGHT] arrow key to highlight the Control Panel.

• Press the [Enter] key.

The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your Omnii.

Figure 3-1

Control Panel Icons

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Control Panel Applications

The Control Panel provides a group of applications that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your

Omnii. This section shows the related icons in the Control Panel and gives a brief description of each.

App Launch Keys

By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch those applications from a single
key-press.

Bluetooth

Opens the Bluetooth Manager which provides options for configuring various Bluetooth peripherals. It also
provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem to exchange information
with other Bluetooth devices and provide network access.

Certificates

This program provides access to the Certificates Manager and Stores. The Certificates Manager displays the
certificates in the Windows Certificates Store, and allows you to import, delete, and view these certificates.

Compass on page 3-3 directs you to the appropriate setup information.

Compass

The internal compass can be calibrated to indicate in which direction the unit is pointed.

Date/Time

Allows you to set the current Month, Date, Time, and Time Zone on your unit.

Dialing

Specifies dialing settings, including area code, country code, dial type and the code to disable call waiting. You
can store multiple patterns — for example, Work, Home, and so on using this dialog box.

Display

Changes the display backlight and the appearance (colour scheme) on the unit desktop.

Dr. Debug

Provides both error diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

Error Reporting

Allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts.

GPS Settings

Allows you to enable and configure GPS operation.

Imagers

The Imagers applet is used to create, modify, delete, and activate imager settings. This icon is only present
when the appropriate imager is installed. For detailed information, see Appendix B: Imager & Camera Settings.

Input Panel

Provides the framework for a Microsoft Soft Input Panel (SIP) should you need to design your own SIP, or
change some soft keyboard options.

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Internet Options

Provides options to configure your Internet browser. You can determine items such as the default and search
page that the browser applies when connecting to the Internet, the cache size, the Internet connection options,
and the security level that is applied when browsing.

Keyboard

Toggles character repeat on and off and specifies delay and rate for repeated characters. It also allows you to
adjust the keyboard backlight threshold and intensity, and many other functions.

Manage Triggers

This utility allows you to define buttons as triggers for different devices. For example you would use this utility
to configure a button for the scanner, RFID reader, and camera.

Microphone

Enables you to adjust the gain for the specific microphones associated with your hand-held.

Network and Dial-up Connections

Displays network interfaces and allows new dial-up and VPN interfaces to be created. It also allows Windows
configuration of the interface. Refer to Connectivity on page 1-7 for details.

Owner

Provides fields in which you can specify owner information. A Notes tab allows additional information to be
entered and displayed when the unit is powered up. Network ID tab information is used to access network

resources. (This information should be provided by your System Administrator.)

PartnerUp

This app displays a number of pre-loaded applications. By tapping on an application in the list, you are taken to
the associated web site and allowed to install the application.

Password

Allows you to assign a password to restrict access to elements of the unit. Once assigned, password access
cannot be circumvented so it is important that you write down your password and keep it in a safe place.

PC Connection

Enables direct connection to a desktop computer (or through ActiveSync — see Data Transfer on page 1-8).

Selecting the Change Connection button allows you to change the type of direct connection to your PC.

Power

Displays battery pack power status. (Alternately, battery status can be accessed through the taskbar.) Addi­tional tabs allow you to determine suspend states and specify a suspend threshold.

Kiosk

Kiosk enables you to customize your computer settings, remove or add shortcuts to the desktop and Control

Panel, and lock down access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for

security. With Kiosk and Kiosk Shell (see The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2-25) you can customize the entire

look and feel of your User Experience.

Quick Defrost

The optional Heater Control feature for the OmniiXT15f freezer models is used in cold environments to prevent
condensation from developing on or inside the Omnii. Refer to

ailed information.

det

Appendix F: Omnii XT15f Freezer Variants for

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Region and Language

Allows you to specify the local language that is to be displayed on the hand-held screen along with the format
of numbers, currency, time and date for your region.

Remove Programs

Lists the programs that can be removed from your unit. To remove a program, select it and then click on the

Remove button.

Scanners

Provides scanner parameters and the barcode symbologies that the Omnii barcode scanner will successfully
read.

Screen Rotation

This feature enables you to change screen orientation into either landscape, portrait, or both modes.

Storage Manager

Allows you to view information about the storage devices that are present, such as SD-MMC flash cards. For
details, see Storage Manager on page 3-59.

Stylus

Adjusts how Windows Embedded CE recognizes your double-tap (as slow or rapid successive taps). In the

Calibration tab, you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the Recalibrate button and following the

directions on the screen.

System

You can display the system and memory properties, as well as create your device name. In the Memory tab,

you can allocate memory between storage memory and program memory.

System Properties

Identifies the computer’s software and hardware components, indicating which components are installed, their
version or part numbers, and whether they are enabled or disabled.

Total Recall

Provides access to a backup/restore and deployment utility to maintain applications and settings over cold
reboots and for multiple devices.

TweakIt

Allows you to change Advanced System Settings (interface, network, and servers), User System Settings
(display font size), and provides the Registry Editor.

Volume & Sounds

Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like warnings, key clicks, and screen

taps. You can also configure system (Windows) sounds and .wav files.

Wireless WAN

Provides access to technology like GSM/GPRS, which allows wide area networking capability such as internet
browsing via GSM/GPRS. It also provides access to the Phone API. For detailed information, see Appendix G:

Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) Settings.

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App Launch Keys

The App Launch Keys icon allows you to map a key to an application so that you can then launch the applica-

tion from a single key-press.

• In the Control Panel, choose the App Launch Keys icon.

To assign an application key:

• Tap the Add button.

• Press the key you want to use to launch an application. (If an unsupported key is pressed, a message
appears on this screen letting you know.)

The cursor moves to the App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the application to
which you want to assign the application key. If you need to, you can Browse through the information in your

Omnii until you locate the application you want to launch.

• Once you’ve selected the file you want to map, tap on OK.

The cursor moves to the Data field. You can use this field if you need to need to define command line parame­ters for your application. If you don’t want to assign any parameters, you can leave the Data field blank. If, for
example, you want to assign an application launch key to launch the WordPad application, you can leave this
field blank. If you want to assign an application launch key that will open a specific document in the WordPad
application, you need to browse to and choose that document while the cursor is in the Data field.

• Tap on OK.

• If you need to Edit, Remove or Add another App Launch Key, you can do it from this final screen. Other-

wise, tap on OK to save your Application Launch Key.

• To launch the application you chose, press the application key you assigned.

Bluetooth® Setup

Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area

Networks (PAN). The technology is based on a short-range radio link that operates in the ISM band at 2.4 GHz.

When two Bluetooth-equipped devices come within a 10 metre (32 ft.) range of each other, they can establish
a connection. Because Bluetooth utilizes a radio-based link, it does not require a line-of-sight connection in

order to communicate.

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It is possible to communicate with a variety of Bluetooth peripherals, including GSM/GPRS handsets, scan-

ners, printers, and so on.

We provides built-in support for:

• GSM/GPRS universal handset

• Bluetooth printer

• Bluetooth headset
Keep in mind that Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11g radios both operate in the 2.4GHz band. Although the Omnii

includes features to minimize interference, performance of the system will not be optimal if you use both radios
simultaneously. Typically, when both radios operate in the hand-held at the same time, they cannot transmit
simultaneously — this has a negative impact on overall system throughput. To minimize the impact on the

backbone 802.11 network, we recommend using Bluetooth peripherals that have low transaction rates (such

as printers and scanners).

Bluetooth peripherals are configured by choosing the Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel. In addition, review
the manual shipped with your Bluetooth device to determine the method used to associate with the Omnii host.

NOTE The Bluetooth radio uses an internal antenna.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Bluetooth icon to display the Bluetooth Manager screen.

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The Bluetooth Manager allows users to search, pair and connect to other Bluetooth devices within their

personal area network.

The Bluetooth radio is disabled by default. Before you begin the setup process:

• Tap on the Mode tab, and tap in the check box next to Turn on Bluetooth. Tap on OK.

When the radio is enabled, a Bluetooth icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It is ready

for setup.

Paired

This tab lists all paired devices and their corresponding services. The format of the name is <Device
Name>:<Service Name>. Additional information may appear in this screen such as the Port Numbers for Serial
Profiles service.

To learn how to scan for devices to pair, review Device on page 3-9.

NOTE If a service is actively paired and connected, the device and its services are displayed in bold type-

face in this list.

• Tap on an item in the Paired tab to display an associated pop-up menu.

The displayed menu depends on the type of the service chosen.

Query Services and Remove Commands

• Query Services displays a Services dialog box where a pairing service is chosen.

• Remove unpairs the highlighted service and deletes the entry from the tab.

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OBEX OPP (Object Exchange-Object Push Profile) Commands

The OPP defines two roles — a Push Server and a Push Client. Push Server is the device that provides an
object exchange server. Push Client is the device that pushes and pulls objects to and from the Push Server.

OBEX OPP contains the following unique menu option:

• Send File displays an Open File dialog box where the file to be sent can be selected. When the transmis-

sion begins, another dialog box tracks the progress of the file transmission.

HSP/HFP (Headset Profile/Hands-Free Profile) Service Commands

The HSP (Headset Profile) allows users to connect their device to Bluetooth enabled headsets and other

audio devices.

HSP/HFP services provide the following unique menu options:

• Connect Audio establishes an audio connection to the Bluetooth headset.

• Disconnect Audio disconnects the audio connection from the Bluetooth headset.

• Volume Control displays a dialog box where the headset and microphone volume can be adjusted.

Device

In this tab, users can discover and display Bluetooth devices.

Discovering and Removing Devices

Scan discovers Bluetooth devices in range of the Omnii and lists them in this tab. Any existing devices previ-

ously discovered and listed will also be displayed.

Clear removes all Bluetooth devices listed except those with currently paired and connected services.

NOTE To limit the number of devices listed to a particular type of device, refer to Filtering By Class of

Device (COD) on page 3-10, next section.

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Filtering By Class of Device (COD)

This menu allows you to filter the displayed devices by their COD. If, for example, you choose Computer from

this menu, only the devices that have the matching Computer COD value will be displayed. Choosing All lists

all detected devices.

Device Pop-up Menu

The Device pop-up menu allows you to pair a device, update a device name or delete a device from the list.
Pair begins the pairing process by querying the services and profiles of the discovered device. An authentica-

tion dialog box is displayed the first time a Bluetooth device is paired.
Refresh Name repeats the device name inquiry, updating the name. This command is useful if a device is listed

without a name (unknown), or if a device name has been changed remotely.

Delete removes this device from the list.

Pairing a Device

To pair devices:

• 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.

An Authentication dialog box is displayed.

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• If the remote device has authentication enabled, type the PIN in this dialog box.

• To proceed without authentication, tap on Next.
After entering the device PIN, the Services dialog appears with a list of services available for that device.

• Click in the check box to the left of the service to activate it.

• Click on Done.

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 four different
Modes: Serial, ActiveSync, Scanner, and Printer Port.

Serial is used for simple serial port communication.
ActiveSync is for ActiveSync-over-Bluetooth.

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Scanner is used to create a connection to a barcode scanner. A serial connection is created, then the

Scanner Services is notified of the connection so that the incoming barcode scan will be forwarded directly to
Scanner Services.

Printer Port must be chosen here if you want to communicate with a paired Bluetooth printer. For further

details, see Mode on page 3-13.

• Once you’ve completed the information, tap on Next and then in the Services screen, click on Done.

Servers

When a remote Bluetooth device initiates a Bluetooth connection to the Omnii, the remote device is considered
the Bluetooth master and the hand-held, the Bluetooth slave. In order for the remote device to connect to the
hand-held, the Omnii must offer a service in the form of a server. The Servers tab allows these services to be
enabled and configured. There are three server services available: Serial, Scanner and OBEX OPP.

Serial server enables the Serial Port Profile server; a Serial Port can be selected from the drop-down menu.
You can assign either a BSP or a COM prefix from the drop-down menu. BSP (Bluetooth Serial Port) was

created by Microsoft to allow Bluetooth to have its own serial prefix in order to free up virtual COM prefixes as

these are limited and are widely used.

NOTE Even after a Serial Port Profile server is created, an application must open the created port before

a remote device can connect.

Scanner server enables a Serial Port Profile server and then relays it to the Scanner Service (SCS). This is
used for Bluetooth barcode scanners that operate in client mode. SCS opens the server port and handles the

scanner input.

OBEX OPP server enables the Object Push Profile server. A warm reset must be performed on the Omnii after
a change is made to this option. The OPP Server allows other Bluetooth devices to send files to this device.

• Tap on the check box to activate the server.

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Mode

Turn on Bluetooth activates the Bluetooth radio.
Discoverable determines whether the Omnii is visible or invisible to other devices.
Printer Port allows you to assign and enable a virtual outgoing COM port selected from the drop-down menu

to communicate with a paired Bluetooth printer. Keep in mind that when a port is chosen, the printer must be on

and connected to the chosen port for a remote device to be able to connect.

• Select a port within the Printer Port drop-down list, e.g. BSP1:

•Check the Printer Port check box.

• Open the Device tab and tap on Scan.

• Tap-and-hold each Bluetooth Printer device entry and then select Pair, key-in the Passcode (if needed)

and then tap Done. DO NOT select any services!

• Close the Bluetooth Manager.

• Select the Bluetooth device to print to — you will need to key-in (or programmatically raise) the following

key sequence [CTRL] [ALT] [F1].

• You can now select the Bluetooth device to which you wish to print.

Allow Bluetooth to wake system allows remote Bluetooth devices to wake the Omnii by requesting a Blue-
tooth service that requires host intervention. This feature can also be used when the Omnii is waking from
suspend to significantly to reduce the initialization time of the Bluetooth system.

About

Device Name displays the broadcasted name of the hand-held. The name can be changed in the System
Properties applet: Start>Settings>Contro l Panel>System icon>Device Name tab.

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Local Address displays the MAC address (BD_Addr) of the Bluetooth chip.
HCI Version & LMP Version display the version of the chip firmware.
Component indicates the version of the Bluetooth Subsystem (the manager, drivers, etc).
Profiles lists the supported profiles on this specific Omnii.

The

Bluetooth

The following steps describe how to set up an Internet data connection using a GSM cellular telephone with

Bluetooth. The Omnii communicates via Bluetooth to the cell phone, which then accesses a WAN (Wide Area

Network) and transfers data using GPRS.

1. Enable the Dial-Up Networking service in the cell phone.

2. Make the phone discoverable.

3. Pair the phone service with the Omnii Dial-Up Networking service using the Bluetooth Manager. (For

instructions on pairing devices, refer to Pairing a Device on page 3-10.)

4. To set up the Internet parameters, choose the Network And Dial-up Connections icon from the

Control Panel.

GPRS WAN Connection

5. Tap on Make New Connection.

6. In the Make New Connection dialog box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS

network connection.

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7. Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box.

8. In the drop-down menu labelled Select a modem, choose the name of the modem with which you want

to connect, and then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box.
The Omnii communicates via Bluetooth to your Bluetooth equipped cellular telephone and retrieves the

parameters for the Device Properties dialog box. Omnii then disconnects.

9. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within, and press [Enter] to

save your changes.

10. In the Modem dialog box, choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box.

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The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent. Once you’ve specified all the necessary infor­mation, choose the Finish button.

11. In the Control Panel, choose the Dialing icon.

12. The values in the Dialing Properties dialog box need to be edited according to your network carrier

specifications.

Once you’ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press [Enter] to save
your changes.

13. At this point, return to the Control Panel, and choose the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.

14. In the network connection window, the new network configuration — in this case, New Connection is

displayed. Tap on the new icon.

When you tap on your new connection, an onscreen message indicates the status of your connection:

connected, disconnected, error messages, and so on.

Certificates

This program provides access to the Certificate Manager and Stores. The Certificate Manager displays the
certificates in the Windows Certificate Store, and allows you to import, delete, and view these certificates.
Omnii checks that the certificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that the Omnii explicitly
trusts. This option is used in conjunction with 802.1x authentication to enhance Omnii security.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Certificates icon.

Your Omnii has certificates preinstalled in the computer. My Certificates is the repository for the device’s
personal certificate store, Other Authorities is the repository for the intermediate certificate store, and Trusted
Authorities is the repository for the Trusted Root certificate store.

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You can import or remove certificates, and view certificate information for any listing, including names, dates,
serial numbers, etc.

For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client-side devices (Omnii Hand-Held
Computers), refer to the following website:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/dd448615.aspx

Compass

Like all compasses, the Omnii digital compass indicates the direction in which the unit is pointed. If you find
that the compass is inaccurate, you may need to calibrate it.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Compass icon.

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• Tap on the Calibrate button and follow the directions to calibrate the compass. Make certain that

you perform the figure 8 indicated in the instructions in a fairly wide loop to better ensure

successful calibration.

When the compass recalibration is complete, a message appears on the Omnii screen indicating
successful calibration.

NOTE The accuracy of the digital compass is affected by the following:

a) close proximity to large magnets or metal structures, and

b) internal scanner/imager activation.

Data Transfer between Omnii and a PC

Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in your PC.

For Windows XP SP2 operating systems or earlier, Microsoft
to connect your Omnii to PCs.

®

If the Windows Vista
to transfer data between your Omnii and your PC.

By using a Snap Module or Desktop Docking Station with your Omnii, you can connect to a PC with a cable to:

• View Omnii files from Windows Explorer.

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

• Back up Omnii files to the PC, restore them from the PC to the hand-held again, etc.

Uploading Data in a Docking Station

The Desktop Docking Stations allow your hand-held to upload transaction data to a server computer when a
radio link is not available. When the Omnii is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in
the taskbar at the bottom of the unit screen. For detailed information, refer to Desktop Docking Stations -

Models ST4002 and ST4003 on page 4-9.

, Windows 7 or later, operating system is installed in your PC, ActiveSync is not required

®

ActiveSync® connectivity software can be used

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Using Microsoft ActiveSync

NOTE If you use a serial port to connect devices like the Omnii to your desktop computer, the connection

may not succeed because ActiveSync has trouble connecting at non-default baud rates.

To work around this problem, set the ActiveSync baud rate on the desktop to use the same baud
rate as the device. You can set the baud rate by editing the registry on the desktop host computer,
as detailed in the steps outlined at the following website:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/324466

To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the program setup wizard. For details,
go to the following website and type the name into the search box:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

Using Windows Mobile Device Center

If you are running Windows Vista, Windows 7, or later, your data transfers do not require ActiveSync.
Instead, you will need to download Windows Mobile Device Center. For instructions, go to the following

website and type the name into the search box:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/default.aspx

To transfer data between your PC and your hand-held:

• Tap on Start>Computer to display the drives. The Omnii will be visible here.

• Open drives, files and folders as you would on your PC.

Display Properties

• In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon.

Background

• In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Background tab. This dialog box allows you to customize

your background image.

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Appearance

• In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Appearance tab. This dialog box allows you to customize

the display colour scheme.

Backlight

The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time. The Display Properties dialog box in the Control
Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with how long the backlight remains on when the

unit is not in use (no key press, scanner trigger, etc.).

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

• In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.

NOTE Backlight changes take effect immediately. You do not need to reset the unit.

To maximize battery run time, keep the display backlight brightness and active durations as low
as possible.

Intensity

This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Omnii backlight. Sliding the bar to the left lowers the
light intensity, and sliding it to the right raises the intensity.

Bright For

The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at the
configured intensity after the last user action (keypress, scan trigger).

Dim For

The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at half
the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) after expiration of the Bright For delay and as long as no user
action takes place (such as a keypress or scan trigger). At the expiration of the Dim For duration, the display
backlight shuts off.

External Power Check Box

When you select the check box next to When using external power keep the backlight always ON, the back-

light remains ON at the configured intensity when the Omnii is operating with external power (not battery
power). If the Omnii is drawing power from its battery, this option is ignored and the other parameters defined in

Display Properties dialog box take effect.

Dr. Debug

Dr. Debug is an error diagnostic and troubleshooting tool.

• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel. Tap on the Dr. Debug icon.

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Status

This tab indicates the status (on/off) of the debug engines. Tapping on Browse logs displays error logs for
your review. The logs should be used as reference when working with Technical Support personnel.

Utilities

The Utilities tab can be used to log network traffic. When you tap on the Start button, debug data is collected

so that, if necessary, it can be forwarded to a technician for evaluation.

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The Utilities tab can also be used to log heater control logic board information.

Motion Meter

Tapping on the Start button enables the Motion Meter feature. Once enabled, this applet records the number of

impacts the Omnii has sustained, the distance of the fall in meters, the duration in 10
date and time that the event occurred. The top 40 events are logged in a non-volatile location and can be used
for diagnostic purposes by us or the site administrator.

ths

of a second, and the

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Settings

• Choose an Error Level from the drop-down menu.

• To change the location where debug information will be stored, tap on the button to the right of the Log

Folder option.

Error Reporting

Error Reporting allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts.

• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel>Error Reporting icon to access your options.

GPS (Global Positioning System) Settings

This applet allows you to define how the GPS module operates. You can determine when the GPS module is
powered and operating, and choose from a set of GPS profiles built into the modem. You can also set up the
AGPS Manager (an assisted GPS utility).

• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel>GPS Settings icon.

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Power

This tab allows you to dictate how the GPS module behaves. The GPS Power drop-down menu is used to

control when the GPS is powered on and off.

• Off – the GPS module is left off, always.

• Always on – the GPS module is powered on at all times regardless of the power state of the hand-held

(suspend).

• On, and off in suspend – the GPS module is powered on, but if the Omnii is in suspend mode, the GPS

module is turned off.

Profiles

Tapping on the GPS Profile Selection drop-down menu allows you to choose an appropriate profile: Default,
Automotive or Pedestrian.

• Default profile is a good general profile suitable for most uses.

• Automotive profile is designed for in-vehicle use, providing quick location updates as the vehicle moves.

When the GPS module is set to this profile and the vehicle enters an area such as a tunnel where satellite

coverage is interrupted, it will attempt to predict the vehicle position.

• Pedestrian profile is designed for those using the GPS module while walking. It takes into account the

slower pace of the pedestrian when mapping the location of the user. When the GPS module is set to this

profile and the operator moves into an area where satellite coverage is interrupted, the GPS module will
not attempt to predict the operator’s movement.

Programs

Tap on the GPS Program Port drop-down menu to choose the communication (COM)

port that the GPS software will use to communicate with the GPS receiver.

AGPS

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To determine your location, a GPS module receives data from three or more GPS satellites in fixed orbit
around the Earth. The GPS module triangulates your location based on the time it takes for signals to get to
and from the satellites. This works well in fairly clear areas, outdoors for example. However, if you’re
attempting to triangulate your location in city centres where signals bounce off tall concrete buildings or from
within a building, the GPS module will have greater difficulty calculating a fix.

AGPS reduces Time To First Fix (TTFF) and increases the likelihood of finding and keeping a fix in poor
coverage areas such as indoor sites. AGPS downloads satellite ephemeris (orbital) data to the Omnii periodi­cally through Wi-Fi or WWAN. The downloaded data is used by the GPS module to speed the process of
getting a fix.

Update

• Click on the Update button to download Extended Ephemeris (EE) files from a secure host on the Internet

using any interface that has an Internet connection. These files contain several days worth of ephemeris
(orbital) data that can be used if the satellite broadcast ephemeris is not available.

The Status field above the Update button displays the progress of the download, and once successfully down­loaded, the Status field will read Idle.

Settings

• Click on the Settings button to define the AGPS server connection settings.

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The AGPS server connection settings drop-down menu allows you to choose from two settings: Use default
settings and Use custom settings.

The Use default settings option is generally acceptable for most applications. Note that aside from the Update

field in which you can choose how long the fix is stored in your Omnii, the field values cannot be edited.

The Use custom settings option is generally used to configure devices that will have access only to an intranet
rather than the Internet and should only be altered with the assistance of qualified personnel. They will be able

to help you configure our devices and web server to retrieve the ephemeris data.

Info

This tab provides general information about the GPS module such as the firmware version, the date on which
files were last updated, and so on. If GPS module support service is required, you may be asked to tap on the
Save button in this tab and forward the information to our support staff.

Imager & Camera Settings

The Imagers applet is used to create, modify, delete, and activate imager and camera settings. The principle

uses of the applet are to decode barcodes and to capture images. A Demonstration Application is provided to

demonstrate how the imager works. Refer to Demo on page 2-21 for details.

Refer to Appendix B: Imager & Camera Settings for configuration details.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Imagers icon.

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Soft Keyboard

Input Panel

Button Icon

NOTE This icon is only displayed when the appropriate imager is installed in your Omnii. If there is an

imager installed but this icon is not present, additional software (ICS) may need to be installed.

To enable a newly-installed imager, Press and hold down the [FN] key and the [Enter/Power] key

simultaneously for a minimum of three seconds.

Input Panel

The Omnii is equipped with a Soft Input Panel (SIP). Shown below is the standard Microsoft SIP, accessed
from the Control Panel.

Tapping on the Input Panel button displays a soft input panel (soft keyboard) that can be customized using the
Input Panel dialog box.

IMPORTANT If the Input Panel button icon is not visible in the taskbar, from the Start menu, tap on Set-

tings>Taskbar and Start Menu. Tap the check box next to Show Input Panel Button. To

remove this icon from the taskbar, tap in the check box to erase the check mark.

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The soft keyboard operates just like a standard keyboard except that rather than pressing a key, you tap on
letters, numbers, modifier keys, etc. on the Omnii screen.

To customize the appearance and behaviour of the soft keyboard:

Tap on the Input Panel icon in the Control Panel.

Figure 3-2

• Tap on the Options button to change the appearance of your soft keyboard.

Figure 3-3

Input Panel Properties

NOTE You can also display this dialog box by double-tapping on the Input icon in the far-right corner of

the taskbar.

Soft Keyboard Options

Keyboard Properties

This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialog box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys, the

intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of the [FN] and [SYM] modifier keys. This dialog box also
allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon.

Key Repeat

NOTE These settings apply when a key is held down continuously.

• In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Repeat tab.

Repeat Delay

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The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters. Sliding

the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats, and sliding the bar to the right

shortens the repeat delay time.

Repeat Rate

The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is

measured in characters per second (cps). Sliding the bar to the left slows the repeat rate, and sliding the bar to
the right increases the repeat rate.

NOTE Use the field at the bottom of this dialog box to test the repeat delay and rate settings

you’ve chosen.

Keyboard Backlight

• In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.

Intensity

This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Omnii keyboard backlight. Sliding the bar to the left
darkens the keyboard backlight intensity, and sliding it to the right lightens the intensity.

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NOTE The keypad backlight maximum brightness will decrease over time as it ages. Use mid-range

intensity settings when possible to extend the backlight lifespan. When the backlight starts to dim,
use this parameter to make it brighter.

ON For

The value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the keyboard backlight stays
on after the last user action (keypress or scan trigger).

NOTE Tapping in the check box next to When using external power, keep the backlight always ON

forces the keypad backlight to remain on when the unit is operating with external power.

Keyboard One Shot Modes

• In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab.

The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your Omnii behave. For each modifier key

— [ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [FN], and [SYM] — you have the following options in the drop-down menu: Lock,
OneShot, and OneShot/Lock.

NOTE Keep in mind that checking the taskbar lets you know whether or not these keys are locked on.

For example, if the [FN] key is locked on, the taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays it
underlined. If this key is displayed without the underline in the taskbar, you’ll know that the key is
not locked. It will become inactive following a key press.

IMPORTANT Once you’ve assigned a One Shot mode to a modifier key, you need to tap on the OK

button at the top of the tab to activate your selection.

Lock

If you choose Lock from the drop-down menu, pressing a modifier key once locks it on until you press the

modifier key a second time to unlock or turn it off.

OneShot

If you choose OneShot, the modifier key remains active only until the next key is pressed.

OneShot/Lock

OneShot/Lock allows you to combine these functions. When you choose this option and you press the modifier

key once, it remains active only until the next key is pressed.

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If you press the modifier key twice, it is locked on, remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time
to turn it off.

Keyboard Macro Keys

• In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Macros tab.

A macro has 200 programmable characters (or “positions”). The macro keys can be programmed to replace
frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys including [Enter], [BACKSPACE] and
[DEL] ([FN]-[BACKSPACE]), function keys and arrow keys.

Recording and Saving a Macro

You can program up to 6 physical macro keys, depending on your keyboard layout. You can also increase the

number of virtual macro keys up to 15 using Scancode Remapping (for details, see Scancode Remapping on

page 3-33).

• In the Macro menu highlight a macro key number, for example macro 1, to assign a macro to macro key

[M1]. Choose the Record button.

A message screen is displayed instructing you to Enter Key Strokes to Record.

• Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key. You can type text and numbers, and you

can program the function of special keys into a macro.

• When you’ve finished recording your macro sequence, press the key sequence: [CTRL] [ALT] [Enter], or

choose the Stop Recording button.

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A new screen Verify Macro displays the macro sequence you created. The Save button is highlighted.

• Press [Enter] to save your macro, or highlight CANCEL and press [Enter] to discard it.

Executing a Macro

To execute a macro:

• Press the macro key to which you’ve assigned the macro.

Deleting a Macro

To delete a macro:

• In the Macros tab, highlight the macro number you want to delete.

• Choose the Delete button.

Unicode Mapping

• In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Unicode Mapping tab.

The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] states to

Unicode™ values. This tab shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value. For
example, the sample screen above shows “a (U+0061)” indicating that the character “a” is represented by the
Unicode value “0061”, and so on. Keep in mind that Unicode configurations are represented as hexadecimal
rather than decimal values.

All user-defined Unicode mappings are listed in the Unicode Mapping tab in order of virtual key value, and then

by order of the shift state. If a Unicode mapping is not listed, the Unicode mapping is mapped to the default
Unicode value.

Adding and Changing Unicode Values

IMPORTANT Changes to Unicode mappings are not saved until you exit the Keyboard Properties

dialog box.

• Choose the Add/Change button.

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• Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. In the sample screen above, a value will be assigned to

virtual key 0 (VK 0).

• Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field, and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key.

NOTE To add a shifted state, [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], press [TAB] to position the cursor in the check box

next to SHIFT Pressed and/or CTRL Pressed. Press [SPACE] to select the shift state you want

to assign.

Removing Unicode Values

• In the Unicode Mapping tab, highlight the item you want to delete, and choose the Remove button.

Scancode Remapping

A scancode is a number that is associated with a physical key on a keyboard. Every key has a unique scan-

code that is mapped to a virtual key, a function or a macro. Scancode Rema pping allows you to change the

functionality of any key on the keyboard. A key can be remapped to send a virtual key (e.g. VK_F represents

the F key; VK_RETURN represents the [Enter] key, etc.), perform a function (e.g. turn the scanner on, change

volume, etc.) or run a macro.

There are three different tables of scancode mappings: the Normal table, the FN table and the SYM table.

NOTE When using the Mobile Devices SDK Developers' Guide (PN 8100016), note that the [ORANGE]

key is interchangeable with the [SYM] key. Similarly, in the context of the scancode mapping
tables, Orange is interchangeable with SYM.

The Normal table defines unmodified key presses; the FN table defines key presses that occur when the [FN]
modifier is on; the SYM table defines key presses that occur when the [SYM] modifier is on. The default
mappings of these scancodes can be overwritten for each of these three tables using the Scancode Remap-
ping tab accessed from the Keyboard Properties dialog box.

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The first column in the Scancode Remapping tab displays the scancodes in hexadecimal. If the scancode is

remapped to a virtual key, that virtual key is displayed in the next column labelled V-Key. A virtual key that is
Shifted or Unshifted is displayed in the third column labelled Function.

If the scancode is remapped to a function or a macro, the first and second columns remain blank while the third
column contains the function name or macro key number (e.g., Macro 2).

Adding a Remap

To add a new remapping:

• Choose the Add button at the bottom of the dialog box.

The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed.

• Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode.

NOTE The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping.

Virtual Key, Function and Macro

The radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped:
Virtual Key, Function or Macro.

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When Virtu al Key is selected, you can choose to force [SHIFT] to be on or off when the virtual key is sent. If
No Force is selected, the shift state is dependent on whether the shift state is on or off at the time the virtual

key is sent.

When Function is selected, a list of valid functions appears in the dialog box.
When Macro is selected, the macro keys available on your unit are listed in the dialog box.

• Choose Virtual Key, Function or Macro.

• Choose a function from the Function list in the dialog box, and tap on OK.

Editing a Scancode Remap

To edit a scancode:

• In the Scancode Remapping tab, tap on the remap you want to edit.

• Tap on the Edit button, and make the appropriate changes.

• Tap on OK to save your changes.

Removing a Remap

To delete a remap:

• In the Scancode Remapping tab, highlight the scancode you want to delete, and tap on the Remove

button.

• Tap on OK.

Lock Sequence

The Lock Sequence menu allows you to lock the Omnii keyboard to prevent keys from being pressed acciden-

tally when, for example, the unit is inserted in a holster.

• To lock the keyboard, tap in the check box next to Enable key lock sequence.

• Tap in the check box next to Keyboard locked at startup.

• In the Key sequence drop-down menu, choose the key sequence you will need to type to unlock

the keyboard.

NOTE It is useful to leave the Show popup message enabled (default) so that anyone attempting to use

the keyboard will see the key sequence they will need to enter to unlock the keyboard displayed on
the screen.

A locked keyboard icon is displayed in the softkey bar when the keyboard is locked.

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Locked Keyboard

Icon

• Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard.

Manage Triggers

Allows users to configure how barcode scanners and other devices such as RFID readers are triggered. You
can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Manage Triggers icon.

• In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings.

Trigger Mappings

A trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application, the
module(s) — sometimes referred to as trigger consumer(s) — of the trigger source. Along with keyboard keys,
the external trigger (scan button) is software-based. When the specified key is pressed, the owner (for
example, a decoded scanner) is sent a message.

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IMPORTANT It is not possible to have two or more identical mappings — for example [F1] cannot be

mapped to the Non-Decoded Scanner twice — even if the trigger type is different.

A keyboard key that is used as a trigger source will no longer generate key data, or
perform its normal function. For example, if the space button is used as a trigger source,
it will not be able to send space characters to applications.

Double-Click

When a key is pressed and released, then pressed again within the configured time (between 0 to 1000 msec),
a double-click occurs. See also Trigger-Press Type on page 3-38.

Show All Modules

By default, the trigger mapping list only shows active mappings. Mappings for drivers or applications that are
not currently active are not normally displayed. By checking this check box, all mappings, both active and inac­tive, are displayed.

Add

Tapping this button brings up the Add Mapping dialog (see Add and Edit Trigger Mapping on page 3-37), so

that you can add new trigger mappings.

Edit

Tapping this button brings up the Edit Mapping dialog (see Add and Edit Trigger Mapping on page 3-37), so

that you can edit existing trigger mappings.

Remove

Tapping this button removes an existing mapping.

OK

The OK button in the top right of the Manage Trigg ers screen saves all changes made. If the cancel button X is

tapped instead, or the [ESC] key is pressed, all changes made will be discarded.

Add and Edit Trigger Mapping

These dialogs allow you to add and edit trigger mappings.

Trigger Key

This drop-down list allows you to specify the source of the trigger events, such as the Soft Scan, Left Scan,

etc., for the trigger module selected.

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NOTE It is possible to map the same source to different modules (trigger consumers) — for example, to

both the Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/operations will occur simultane­ously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID
Readers.

It is also possible to map different sources to the same module (trigger consumer) — for exam­ple, two different trigger keys can be mapped to the RFID File System.

Add Key

Only existing trigger sources are shown in the Source combo-box. To add a new source to this list, tap on the

Add Key button. A dialog will pop up and allow you to select the keyboard key to use as a trigger source.

Trigger-Press Type

You can enable either an Up/Down or Double Click response to a trigger press. Normally, when a trigger

(keyboard key, etc.) is pressed and released, a “trigger down” event is sent to the owner — that is, the applica-

tion receiving the trigger press information — followed by a “trigger up”. If Double Click is chosen in this menu,

when the trigger is pressed, released, and then pressed again, a “double-click” event will have occurred. If a

mapping with the type Up/Down has also been configured for the same source, it will only receive the first set

of trigger events.

Module Trigger

This identifies the driver or application receiving the trigger presses.

Show All Modules

By default, inactive owners are not shown. By checking this check box, all owners, both active and inactive, are
displayed.

Microphone

• In the Control Panel, choose the Microphone icon. Use this dialog box to adjust the gain for the specific

microphones associated with your hand-held.

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• Tap on the drop-down menu, and choose the microphone for which you want to adjust the gain.

• Slide the microphone tab to the left to decrease the gain and to the right to increase the gain.

Tapping on the Default button sets the current microphone you’ve chosen to the default gain. Tapping on
Default All sets all microphones listed to their default gain.

TekTerm Client

TekTerm Client is a powerful emulation application ideally suited for real time data transaction applications
associated with mainframes and servers. The Omnii includes unique features that support TekTerm Client, an
application we have designed that has the ability to maintain multiple simultaneous sessions with a variety of

host computers. For detailed information, please refer to the TekTerm Client Software User Manual, PN

8000073.

PartnerUp

This app displays a number of pre-loaded applications. Tapping on an app in the list takes you to an associated
web site.

The operator can then install the application. If a license is required, it can be obtained by sending an e-mail to
the software license mailbox or by contacting a Sales Representative from our contact web page.

http://www.zebra.com/US-EN/Pages/Contact_Us/?WT.mc_id=psion_us_about_contact_psion-offices

Additional pieces of software such as a server must be obtained through us.

Tapping on a preloaded client in the PartnerUp screen displays a drop-down menu from which the operator can
choose from an array of related options.

Pocket PC Compatibility

The Omnii supports the AYGShell API set that allows Pocket PC-compatible applications to run on the
hand-held. Windows Embedded CE includes application programming interface (API) compatibility support for
the Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002 shell in units running Windows Embedded CE.

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The website listed below describes the APIs exposed through AYGShell and the application compatibility
between Windows Powered Pocket PC 2002-based applications and Windows Embedded CE based devices:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/dncenet/html/WINCENET_CEPCC_App.asp

Power Properties

This icon displays a Power Properties dialog box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to
manage battery use.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon.

Battery Capacity

• In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Battery tab to view battery details.

Power Saving Suspend

• In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab.

Power Source

This drop-down menu allows you to specify whether the unit is using AC Power or Battery Power.