Chapter 1 • Introduction Description The TeamPad 7100 and 7120 are small, light, and rugged hand held computers with an integrated scanner. They feature three strategically placed scanner buttons to provide one- handed scanning from any angle and offer a full array of mobile printing and communication peripherals.
Introduction Picture The following is an image of the TeamPad 7100 and 7120 terminals. 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 •...
. Click on Partner Services and then click on Software Downloads. Select the file named PowerNet Twin Client for Fujitsu. Running Setup from a Download File The downloaded file is a compressed archive. After extraction using a utility such as WinZip or PKWARE, folders are created on the hard disk as shown in the following figure.
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 • Supported Equipment Manual May, 2006...
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Terminal Setup To change the default Destination Location, click on Browse and select a location. Then 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.
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 Running the Manager The PowerNet Twin Client Manager is the utility that manages the terminal software and...
Telnet session. Quick Start Quick Start describes how to prepare the Twin Client Manager and the Fujitsu terminal for a Telnet session with the host. Following an initial setup procedure, the terminal software and configuration is managed automatically, over the wireless network.
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Terminal Setup Click on Emulation , select the desired emulation, and click on Setting the Servers The Servers are the Telnet host systems the terminals will access. To set these addresses from the menu, click on and then click on Settings Servers Enter the name of each server, its IP Address and IP port (normally 23 for Telnet...
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Terminal Setup 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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Terminal Setup 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 Auto-Configuration. For now, it is sufficient simply to use it for assignment of the initial terminal configuration and IP address, both of which can be easily changed later. Ensure that all of the check boxes are checked as shown above.
Terminal Setup Click on the sign in front of Terminal/Group Manager to access the default terminal Group. Next, click on the New Group icon and use the Browse button to select the configuration file saved earlier. Check the box, and the system is now configured to automatically download IP Active addresses, software, and configuration files to the terminals.
Terminal Setup At the prompt, choose to download configurations Choosing is needed to run in Telnet mode. The following screen will appear. Now, choose on the terminal, while choosing at the prompt above Enter The files will transfer at this time. Watch the terminal to see that the correct files are loading.
Terminal Setup Starting a Telnet Session At the Twin Client main menu on the terminal, press any key to establish the connection. Until the terminal has been authorized, the following screen is displayed. RECOVERABLE ERROR Terminal not Authorized for Twin Client Keypress to Continue It is not necessary to authorize the terminal at this time, so press any key to continue.
Terminal Setup Standard Setup The default terminal setup is sufficient for most installations. However, to meet site- specific requirements, it may be necessary to customize terminal operation. The standard setup options simplify this process and can be modified using one of the following methods: •...
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Terminal Setup Quadrant Mode The 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 none , indicating no printer is attached. 5250 Settings Select the 5250 emulation setup by clicking on the Settings...
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Terminal Setup Quadrant Mode The 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 none , indicating no printer is attached. 3270 Settings Select the 3270 emulation setup by clicking on the menu and then the...
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Terminal Setup Quadrant Mode The 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.
Terminal Setup Using Twin Client Menus For compatibility with other PowerNet products, the PowerNet Twin Client for Fujitsu also supports the standard Twin Client configuration menu system on the terminal. This menu system is accessed by pressing uppercase at the Twin Client main menu below.
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Terminal Setup Host 0 IP 206.183.67.155 Port 23__ <F3> Save <F7> Quit Press <F3> to save the configurations. Edit Radio Option This function acts as a password to join the radio network. Terminals associating with an Access Point must supply a matching value, determined by their configurations, or their ssociation requests will be ignored.
Terminal Setup Run Client Emulator After all desired changes have been made, select this option to return to the Twin Client main menu. Then press any key to establish the Telnet session and begin emulation. Refer to Starting a Telnet Session under Quick Start for further instructions. Authorizing PowerNet Each PowerNet Twin Client will run for 30 minutes at a time without authorization.
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Terminal Setup (in this case, ) is the value that is entered as the System ID 0A5914D8 Identification on the Connect web site Authorization page. Code Note: In the case of individual licensing for single terminals , all punctuation characters and spaces will be filtered out of the System ID before the code is generated.
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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 Add Licenses button before generating the Authorization code to get the most current Machine ID.
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Terminal Setup Transferring Licenses The Transfer Licenses feature is used when moving a site license from one PC to another. After Twin Client Manager is installed on a new PC, you will need the System/Machine ID for it. From Twin Client Manager, select from under the menu.
Terminal Setup Software Management In addition to providing functions for the download of files to the terminal, the Twin Client Manager also provides for the management of terminal software and configurations automatically over the wireless network. Software Management describes the automated capability in detail. Additional manual operations involving serial download options are described at the end of it.
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Terminal Setup Synchronizing Configuration Files Click to put a check in the Synchronize Configuration Files box to enable automatic synchronization of configuration files on the terminal. When the terminal is booted, its configuration files will be compared with the most recent on the PC. The terminal is updated automatically if it does not have the latest revision.
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Terminal Setup Enter the desired range in the boxes as shown above, and then click on From Add. Creating New Groups New groups, with different configurations, can be created by clicking on , and then clicking the right mouse button as shown. Terminal/Group Manager After the new group has been created, the group settings option becomes available for change, as shown below.
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Terminal Setup After the Configuration File and all of the other parameters have been set, the group is made active by clicking on the Active check box. • 2-28 Supported Equipment Manual May, 2006...
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Terminal Setup Setting the Segment Checking the Segment button restricts a terminal group to a range of IP addresses. The IP Address can be any valid address on the segment, as it is used only to identify the segment. The setting of the Net Mask can be used to restrict the range. This feature is useful for segregating terminal groups by location.
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Terminal Setup Then, holding the mouse button down, drag the terminal icon to the desired group as shown next. Release the mouse button, which reassigns the terminal. The next time the terminal is rebooted, it will be reconfigured as defined in the group specification.
Terminal Setup Manual Download of Configuration Files The automated configuration management provided by the Twin Client Manager eliminates the need for manual terminal configuration. However, this function can be accomplished manually by clicking on Terminal Send Configuration Files to Terminal. On the terminal, type “...
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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 that you are entering input into the correct field. ALPHABETIC ONLY; Trying to key a character that is not Ensure that 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 that you are entering input into the correct field. MUST CLEAR FIELD; Trying to enter data in a field that must be Ensure that you are entering input into the cleared first.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Connection Could not Connect. Verify that your Network settings are correct T1113, T1114, T1161, ERROR.\nREBOOT and you are in the correct mode using the T1171, T1187 and MOBILE UNIT; correct Port. T1194 Disconnect Could not Disconnect.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note TIMEOUT\n\nSending Data; Mobile Unit out of the coverage area. Most likely a range, access point, radio, host T1113, T1114, T1161, or network issue. Troubleshoot the customer’s T1171, T1187 and environment. T1194 TIMEOUT\n\nReceiving Mobile Unit out of the coverage area.
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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 faulty from Server; 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 Verify the host address.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Font Loading Error; Could not load the font. Ensure that the font is available to load. Printer Not Ready\nPress R Can not print. Check cable, battery, communication settings to Retry\nC to Cancel Print; and paper in the printer.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Edit License Key; Menu Option. Advisory message. Run Site Survey; Menu Option. Advisory message. Switch Client Modes; Menu Option. Advisory message. Run TwinClient; Menu Option. Advisory message. Exit to OS; Menu Option.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note REMOVE FROM CRADLE; Remove Mobile Unit from the cradle. Advisory message. ACQUIRING CRADLE BUS; Attempting to access the cradle through the Advisory message. serial port you have configured. Printer Out\nOf Range; Printer out of the coverage area.
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Printer Not\nResponding; Can not print. Check cable, battery, communication settings and paper in the printer. Printer Out\nOf Range; Printer out of the coverage area. Most likely a range, access point or radio T1113, T1114, T1161, issue.
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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 a range, access point, radio, host T1113, T1114, T1161, Server\nQuery Sending or network issue. Troubleshoot the customer’s T1171, T1187 and Error;...
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Error Message Resolution Guide Message Reason Solution Reference Tech Note Host/App/Network\nclosed Customer’s environment disconnected the Most likely a range, access point, radio, host T1113, T1114, T1161, the session; Mobile Unit session. or network issue. Troubleshoot the customer’s T1171, T1187 and environment.