Chapter 2 - Getting Started; Overview; About This Guide - Honeywell Thor vm3 User Manual

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Getting Started

Overview

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The Thor VM3 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer running a Microsoft Windows Embed-
ded Compact 7 operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured
vehicle. Wireless communications are supported over a 802.11 WLAN network and, optionally, over a WWAN network. The
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Bluetooth module supports Bluetooth printers and scanners.
CAUTION - Before shipping the Thor VM3, be sure to Disconnect UPS Battery (page 4-49) .
The Thor VM3 is designed for use with a vehicle dock. Two models of docks are supported, a Standard Dock (page 2-6) and an
Enhanced Dock (page 2-7). The dock installs in the vehicle and connects to vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned
input power for the Thor VM3. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor VM3 is designed to easily be removed from
the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM3 housing. Since the dock remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM3
computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a dock to another vehicle equipped with a dock.
The Thor VM3 contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM3 for a minimum of 30 minutes. This
can be when the Thor VM3 is not attached to a dock or when the Thor VM3 is attached to a dock but the vehicle power is inter-
rupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.
The Thor VM3 can be used with or without an external keyboard. There are 7 programmable keys (P1-P7) on the front bezel
and, when used with the Orange modifier key, provide 7 additional programmable keys (P8-P14).
Contact Technical Assistance (page 10-1) for information on the latest upgrades for your Thor VM3.
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7
P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14

About this Guide

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This user's guide has been developed for a Thor VM3 with a Microsoft Windows Embedded Compact 7 operating system.
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