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Supported Equipment Manual for the 2840 device manufactured by Symbol Technologies...
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Copyright 1996 - 2003 by Connect, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced in full or in part, in any form, without prior written permission of Connect Inc., 7125 Janes Avenue, Suite 100, Woodridge, IL 60517. Connect, Inc. makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents of this document and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Microsoft and third parties. An application- programming interface (API) makes it easy to integrate bar code data capture and wireless communication into new or existing applications. To learn more about the PPT 2800 Series, visit www.symbol.com/mobile. 2840 Picture • March, 2003...
Introduction Requirements Setup Requirements Installation of PowerNet Twin Client requires, at a minimum, the following: •= A Pentium-class processor •= 32 MB of RAM •= 10 MB of free hard disk space available •= Microsoft Windows CE operating system ActiveSync needs to be installed on the PC before downloading files to the terminal. For instructions, go to www.MSDN.Microsoft.com.
The PowerNet Twin Client software package can be downloaded from the Connect web site at http://www.connectrf.com. Click on Partner Services and then click on Software Downloads. Select the file named PowerNet Twin Client for Symbol. Running Setup from a Download File The downloaded file is a compressed archive.
Terminal Setup Click on the application and proceed to the following section entitled Installation Setup for further instructions. Installation The InstallShield wizard runs and presents the following screen. Click on to begin the installation process. Next • March, 2003 Supported Equipment Manual...
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Installation To change the default Destination Location, click on and select a location. Then Browse click on Next The default folder is . This default may be changed either by selecting an PowerNet existing program group or by typing in a new name at the prompt. Then click on Next.
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Terminal Setup When the installation is complete, reboot the system to initialize the Twin Client software. a. To reboot the system immediately, click on Finish b. To reboot later, click on the option to restart the computer later, and click on Finish To run the Twin Client Configuration Wizard, click on Start, Programs, PowerNet, and Twin Client Manager.
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Installation Click on to begin the installation process. Next Choose the terminal model, radio type, and communications port, and then click on Next Supported Equipment Manual • March, 2003...
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Enter the IP address information and choose the emulation, and then click on Next. Enter the authorization code for Symbol, or choose the Enable AirLoader functionality feature on the next screen to load the individual authorization codes for each terminal •...
Running the Manager onto the terminal automatically. Click on The PowerNet Twin Client Manager Next. and terminal files are then installed. Enable the second box to download the program files via the serial port when the wizard closes. Click on to reboot the system to initialize the Twin Client software.
Quick Start This section describes how to prepare the Twin Client Manager and the Symbol terminal for a Telnet session with the host. Following an initial serial download, the terminal software and configuration is managed automatically, over the wireless network.
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Quick Start Click on , select the desired emulation, and click on Emulation Setting the Servers The Servers are the Telnet host systems the terminals will access. To set these addresses from the menu, click on Settings Servers. Supported Equipment Manual • March, 2003...
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Terminal Setup Then click on . Enter the name of the Server, its IP Address and IP Port (normally 23 for Telnet servers), and Terminal Type. Then click on Repeat this step for each telnet server the terminals are required to access. If an error is made in the name, IP Address, IP Port number, or Terminal emulation type, click on the line that is in error and then click on the button to make the corrections.
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Windows CE options of Run application at startup and Hide task bar can be selected, as shown below. Click OK. See the AirBEAM Operation section in the Symbol Twin Client manual for instructions on the AirBEAM option in this screen.
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Terminal Setup The following illustrates the terminal model option to select based on your terminal model, under Settings, Options, Terminal Model. Terminal Model Terminal Model Option 2840 2840 Click on the first time around to ensure that all defaults are set, especially Note: when changing emulations.
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Quick Start Setting Auto-Configuration The configuration download and IP address assignment for each terminal will take place automatically by setting the Auto-Configuration options. Click on the option in the menu. Auto-Configuration Settings If the Auto-Configuration window does not display the options, click on the Note: button.
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Terminal Setup This powerful software management tool is described in detail in the section entitled Software Management. For now, it is sufficient simply to use it for assignment of the initial terminal configuration and IP address, all of which can be easily changed later. Ensure that all of the check boxes are checked as shown above.
Quick Start The display expands to include the default terminal Group. Next, click on the icon and use the button to select the configuration file saved earlier. Group Browse Check the box, and the system is now configured to automatically download IP Active addresses, software, and configuration files to the terminals.
Replace the battery cover and press the power button. The symbol splash screen will display for about a minute. When the welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to continue to the align screen.
•= Using the Twin Client Manager. •= Using the Twin Client terminal menu system. To simplify the task for experienced Symbol installers, the standard setup options of both the Twin Client Manager and the terminal menu system match those of other Symbol products.
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Terminal Setup VT and HP Settings Select the VT and HP emulation setup by clicking on the menu and then the Settings menu, as shown below. Emulation Then click on the , or selection, as shown below. VT100 VT220 HP700 Click on after the selection is made, and return to the main Twin Client Manager menu.
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Standard Setup Quadrant Mode This scrolling list option defines the rules by which the terminal display is positioned in the larger host display. As defined by Twin Client, quadrants are fixed position "windows" in the host display, and the terminal display is located on whatever quadrant contains the current cursor position.
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Terminal Setup Font Size and Bold Font Font size has a scrolling list of font size options. Bold Font has a check box that enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) the display of characters in bold font. Key Click This check box enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) audible key clicks from the terminal.
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Standard Setup Quadrant Mode This scrolling list option defines the rules by which the terminal display is positioned in the larger host display. As defined by Twin Client, quadrants are fixed position "windows" in the host display, and the terminal display is located on whatever quadrant contains the current cursor position.
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Terminal Setup Key Click This check box enables (checked) or disables (unchecked) audible key clicks from the terminal. Default is on (checked). Printer Type This scrolling list selects the attached printer type. The default value is , indicating none no printer is attached. 3270 Settings Select the 3270 emulation setup by clicking on the menu and then the...
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Standard Setup Quadrant Mode This scrolling list option defines the rules by which the terminal display is positioned in the larger host display. As defined by Twin Client, quadrants are fixed position "windows" in the host display, and the terminal display is located on whatever quadrant contains the current cursor position.
This scrolling list selects the attached printer type. The default value is , indicating none no printer is attached. Importing Custom Configurations Existing installations that use a custom Symbol configuration file are easily converted to Twin Client with the option found under the tab of Twin Client Manager. Import...
Terminal Setup The 12-digit hexadecimal value displayed at the top of the terminal screen is the Identification Code for the terminal. 00A0F826E614 Authorization ______________ not authorized <F3> Save <F7> Quit Type the authorization code into the field as it appears on the WEB site. Punctuation characters, such as the hyphen (-), are required.
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Standard Setup The Authorization window is displayed as shown below. (in this case, ) is the value that is entered as the System ID ECFB28A7 Identification on the Connect WEB site authorization page. Code Manual Authorization The procedure for manually setting the Authorization code on the terminal is described in the previous section entitled Editing the Authorization.
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Terminal Setup A pop-up box appears with the machine ID and a space for the additional licenses authorization code. Use the machine ID in the pop-up box instead of the original machine ID to get your authorization code. If adding users, click on the button before generating the authorization Add Licenses code to get the most current machine ID.
Software Management Click on the button on the old PC. You will be asked for the Transfer Authorization new system ID. Enter this new system ID. It will generate an authorization code for the new PC's Twin Client manager. This feature only works if there are licenses remaining on the old PC. Note: Software Management In addition to providing functions for the download of files to the terminal via the...
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Terminal Setup If no options are displayed, click on the Advanced<< button. Note: Enabling Automatic Downloads Click to put a check in the box that allows terminals to be automatically configured via RF to enable automatic downloading. In the event another PC on the network is already configured and active, the following warning message is displayed.
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Software Management Automatic IP Address Assignment Automatic IP assignment does not work on the 2840 because of limitations in its TCP/IP stack. However, a DHCP server will work with the device. Creating New Groups New groups, with different configurations, can be created by clicking on the Terminal Group Manager, and then clicking the right mouse button as shown.
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Terminal Setup in place of the default power.net file. The .svr files are created in Twin Client Manager under Tools/Servers. Setting the Segment Checking the button restricts a terminal group to a range of IP addresses. The Segment IP Address can be any valid address on the segment as it is used only to identify the segment.
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Software Management Setting the Default Terminal Group New terminals that have not yet been assigned to any group are initially assigned to the default group in effect when they are cold-booted. Any group can be made the default group by clicking on the group, and then clicking on the right mouse button.
AirLoad Configuration On the typical Symbol terminal, the client software will automatically find the autoconfiguration server and check for updates. On the 2840, however, this is not possible. Instead, this terminal requires that the IP address of the AirLoad server be specified.
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Terminal Setup 8. Make sure that the box is checked in front of the option entitled, Allow serial cable or infrared connection to this COM port. 9. Click on While ActiveSync is connecting, you will see the following screen. When ActiveSync has connected, you will see the screen below. •...
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Software Management 10. Select , and then click Next screen appears. Connected 11. On the PC, select from the menu in Send Program Files to Terminal Terminal Twin Client Manager. Supported Equipment Manual • March, 2003 2-37...
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Terminal Setup The following screen will appear. 12. Click on The following screen will appear. 13. Click on 14. On the PC, choose from the menu Send Configuration Files to Terminal Terminal in Twin Client Manager. You will see the following screen. •...
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Software Management 15. Choose 16. Click on The following screen will appear. 17. Click on 18. On the terminal, click on Start Programs File Explorer, Windows 19. Select the icon. Aironet Client Utility 20. Enter the SSID, etc.. 21. Click on 22.
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Chapter 3 • Keypad Configuration This chapter describes the default Twin Client key assignments applied to Symbol 2840 terminals. The figures and tables identify the key assignments by emulation. The software keyboard is accessed by tapping the arrow at the bottom, right corner of the...
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Keypad Configuration Home Insert Pg Dn Pg Up Remove ← Find Select VT100 Keys Special Function Standard • March, 2003 Supported Equipment Manual...
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Home Reset Sys Req Clear ← 3270 Keys Function Standard Special Supported Equipment Manual • March, 2003...
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Keypad Configuration Field Field Field Sys Req Attention Help Minus Exit Plus Erase to End of Clear Insert Home Reset Erase Field Roll Down Roll ← Print 5250 Keys Function Standard Special • March, 2003 Supported Equipment Manual...
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Keypad Configuration ← → ‘ Caps ← ↑ ↓ ↑ ´ ← → ¨ Func Special Lowercase Character Standard Keyboard Mode • March, 2003 Supported Equipment Manual...
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& → “ Caps < > ↑ ← ´ ↑ ¨ ↓ → ← Func Special Uppercase Character Standard Keyboard Mode Supported Equipment Manual • March, 2003...
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ì ê ë í ï Þ š ‘ ú û ü ö ù ò ó õ ↑ ô ← ↑ ↓ ← → ´ ¨ ý ÿ Func Special Lowercase International Symbol Keyboard Mode • March, 2003 Supported Equipment Manual...
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Caps Ì Í Î Ï È Ê Š ↑ Ù Ú Û Ü Ó Ô Õ Ö Ò ← ´ ↑ ¨ ↓ ← → Ý Ÿ Func Special Uppercase International Symbol Keyboard Mode Supported Equipment Manual • March, 2003...
Keypad Configuration Keypad Table The keypad table in this section is organized by emulation. The key values represent the default keypad assignments applied to the terminal in Twin Client advanced mode. 3270 5250 <a> <a> <a> <b> <b> <b> <c> <c>...
Chapter 4 • Error Message Resolution Guide Twin Client Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note ENTRY TOO LONG; Trying to key beyond the field size. Ensure you are entering input into the correct field. ALPHABETIC ONLY; Trying to key a character that is not Ensure you are entering input into the alphabetic.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note INVALID KEY; The key pressed is not valid. Ensure you are entering input into the correct field. MUST CLEAR FIELD; Trying to enter data in a field that must be Ensure you are entering input into the cleared first.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Disconnect Could Not Disconnect. Verify your Network settings are correct and T1113, T1114, T1161, ERROR.\nREBOOT you are in the correct mode using the T1171, T1187 and MOBILE UNIT; correct Port. T1194 RF Send Could not send.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note TIMEOUT\n\nReceiving Mobile Unit out of the coverage area. Most likely range, access point, radio, host T1113, T1114, T1161, Data; or network issue. Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and customers’ environment. T1194 Host Received Mobile Unit has sent and received an Most likely host or network issue.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Error receiving host\nlist Bad Protocol detected. Usually a result of bad cabling, power or from Server; faulty transceiver. Also, will receive this if the Mobile Unit is in the wrong mode for server operation.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note User Count Exceeded.\n Possible authorization issue. Verify that you have the correct number of Session Ended; licenses for the number of Mobile Units you are using. Primary Unavailable\nTrying First Host IP address not available trying the Verify the host address.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Printer Not Ready\nPress R Can not print. Check cable, battery, communication to Retry\nC to Cancel Print; settings and paper in the printer. Mobile Unit Running in demo mode. Purchase a license from Connect. in\nDemonstration Mode\nfor TwinClient;...
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Switch Client Modes; Menu Option. Advisory message. Run TwinClient; Menu Option. Advisory message. Exit to OS; Menu Option. Advisory message. Printer may not be\nplugged Can not print. Check cable, battery, communication in or\nturned on!;...
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Printer Out\nOf Range; Printer out of the coverage area. Most likely range, access point or radio T1113, T1114, T1161, issue. Troubleshoot the customers’ T1171, T1187 and environment. T1194 Connection Refused\nBy You connected to the target host but the host Verify the configuration file has the correct Host;...
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Print Complete; Prompt. Advisory message. Reprint (Y/N)?; Yes or No prompt for a reprint. Advisory message. WARNING; Prompt. Advisory message. Turning power off\nduring a This Mobile Unit will disconnect the session if Mobile Unit manufacturer limitation.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Domain Name Mobile Unit out of the coverage area. Most likely range, access point, radio, host T1113, T1114, T1161, Server\nQuery Receive or network issue. Troubleshoot the T1171, T1187 and Error; customers’...
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Disconnecting...; Prompt. Advisory message. Scan Barcode; Bar code scanning test. Advisory message. Enter Setup\nPassword; Prompt. Advisory message. Enter Profile \nPassword; Prompt. Advisory message. Host IP; Host IP address prompt. Enter target host IP address. Host Name;...