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DAP Technologies MICROFLEX CE8000 User Manual

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CE8000 & CE8000LS
USER'S GUIDE
Headquarters:
955 Rue Fernand Dufour
Vanier, Quebec
Canada G1M 3B2
Tel.: (418) 681-9394
Fax: (418) 681-0799
www.daptech.com
_MAN40-A (CMU040-A3f)
U.S.A. subsidiary:
14502 N. Dale Mabry
Suite 227
Tampa, FL 33618-2072
Tel.: (813) 969-3271
Fax: (813) 969-3334
European subsidiary:
6 Place du Village des
Barbanniers
92632 Gennevilliers Cedex
France
Tel.: (33) 1-41 21 95 95
Fax: (33) 1-41 21 95 65

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  • Page 1 CE8000 & CE8000LS USER'S GUIDE _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3f) Headquarters: U.S.A. subsidiary: European subsidiary: 955 Rue Fernand Dufour 14502 N. Dale Mabry 6 Place du Village des Vanier, Quebec Suite 227 Barbanniers Canada G1M 3B2 Tampa, FL 33618-2072 92632 Gennevilliers Cedex Tel.: (418) 681-9394 Tel.: (813) 969-3271 France Fax: (418) 681-0799...
  • Page 2 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 4 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................1 A WORD FROM DAP TECHNOLOGIES ...........................3 PRECAUTIONS ..................................7 WARRANTY STATEMENTS..............................9 CE CONFORMITY CE8000..............................10 CE CONFORMITY CE8000LS .............................11 FCC, AS/NZA STATEMENT & COPYRIGHT POLICY....................12 MICROSOFT'S END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT......................13 GET STARTED ..................................19 Recharging The Battery..............................19 Automatic Shutoff................................21...
  • Page 6 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 7: A Word From Dap Technologies

    Please contact your sales representative for more information and for DAP CARE rates. DAP TECHNOLOGIES continues to develop exciting new hardware products, as well as enhancements to existing products, that will greatly increase the capabilities through the life of your current system.
  • Page 8 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 9 DAP TECHNOLOGIES reserves the right to make changes and improvements to this product without notice. The information in this manual refers to the CE8000 Series. This is a generic...
  • Page 10 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 11: Precautions

    Do not use any pointed objects on the keyboard, door or mechanisms. Doing so can damage the unit Use the stylus supplied by DAP TECHNOLOGIES with the unit since it has been designed with a non-abrasive material that cannot scratch or deteriorate the touch membrane.
  • Page 12 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 13: Warranty Statements

    MICROFLEX accessories sold by DAP TECHNOLOGIES. The warranty only cover the material and workmanships This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, or occurred during shipping or storage; the warranty does not also cover any modification or servicing by any one other than a DAP TECHNOLOGIES Authorized Service Center.

  • Page 14: Ce Conformity Ce8000

    CE CONFORMITY CE8000 The CE8000 meets the 89/336/EEC directive intent for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance when used with DAP’s accessories and cables. The compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official Journal of the European Communities: Emissions: EN 55022 Radiated &...

  • Page 15: Ce Conformity Ce8000Ls

    CE CONFORMITY CE8000LS The CE8000LS meets the 89/336/EEC directive intent for Electromagnetic Compatibility Compliance when used with DAP’s accessories. The compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official Journal of the European Communities: Emissions: EN 55022 Radiated &...

  • Page 16: Fcc, As/Nza Statement & Copyright Policy

    Any software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. It is against the law to copy any software supplied by DAP TECHNOLOGIES onto magnetic tape, disk, or any other medium for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use.

  • Page 17: Microsoft's End User License Agreement

    MICROSOFT'S END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT You have acquired an item (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by DAP Technologies from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online”...
  • Page 18 CE8000 & CE8000LS Front and Top Views Screen Functions Cursor Pad Keys Numeric Speaker keypad Microphone Blue Key Laser Light Indicator Battery Indicator Folder Key (DapShell) ON Key Location for First LEMO optional communication Second LEMO connector Barcode Laser Scanner (CE8640LS) Carrying strap fastener for right handed people Carrying strap fastener for...
  • Page 19 CE8000 & CE8000LS Rear and Bottom Views PCMCIA Sockets and Expansion Bay Laser Trigger Release screw for the battery IrDA Port Charging Contacts & Communication Connectors (Depends of options) FIGURE 2 REAR AND BOTTOM VIEWS _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 20 CE8000 & CE8000LS SECURITY NOTICE CAUTION – Use of commands or procedure other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. Do not intentionally look at the laser beam SECURITY NOTICE _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 21 CE8000 & CE8000LS KEYBOARD TEMPLATE VIEW Alpha Section Numerical Section FIGURE 4 KEYBOARD TEMPLATE VIEW _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 22 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 23: Get Started

    GET STARTED The information in this manual refers to the CE8000 Series unit. This is a generic name regrouping both CE8000 and CE8000LS Consequently, except where otherwise indicated, it covers information for the CE8000 and CE8000LS. Your new CE8000 Series unit comes with partially charged main and backup batteries.
  • Page 24 === IMPORTANT === The recharging must be done when the battery is at a temperature between 5°C (44°F) and 45°C (113°F) to preserve the battery integrity. The Battery Status Indicator goes yellow if the battery is too hot or cold to be charged and the charging system is disabled. From The LEMO Connector...

  • Page 25: Automatic Shutoff

    Align the red dot located on the LEMO connector’s end of the cable with the red dot found on the round connector located on the top right of the CE8000 Series unit and insert connectors one into the other. Note: For communication, if your CE8000 Series unit has two round connectors (LEMO connector) use the right one.

  • Page 26: Turning The Unit Off Manually

    Turning The Unit OFF Manually To turn off the CE8000 Series unit press the following keys: blue key and one after the other (releasing the previous key before pressing the next). The display will clear and the keyboard will no longer beep when a key is pressed.

  • Page 27: Touch Screen Calibration

    Touch Screen Calibration You might have to calibrate the touch screen when you receive a new unit or after you have stored the unit for a long period of time without recharging. In this case, the display of the Figure 6 will appear. Calibration is simply done by touching the center of the cross a couple of seconds.

  • Page 28: Use Of The Touch Screen

    Use of the Touch Screen The touch screen is very user friendly. You simply have to use the special Stylus/Pen provided by DAP Technologies. Double-tap on a folder to open it. To move a file to a folder, touch the file with your stylus and drag it into the folder.

  • Page 29: Loading Files And Programs

    Do not use any other Stylus/Pen than the one provided by DAP Technologies. If not, it may damage your touch screen. Replace or clean the stylus as soon as it seems damaged or dirty Loading files and programs Your CE8000 Series unit is now operational. You might have to do all the previous steps if you store the unit for a long period of time and lose your data.
  • Page 30 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 31: Advanced Battery Options

    ADVANCED BATTERY OPTIONS Battery Power Management All CE8000 Series unit are delivered with a main battery already calibrated but you might need to make a new calibration to get better precision. Using the BatMngr applet you will be able to manage all power properties like the warning level and power off options.

  • Page 32: Low Battery Messages On Main Battery

    You can change these settings to match it to your needs when your batteries are going down. For more information about the Battery Power Management on a Microflex CE8000 Series unit call the Technical Support or go to DAP web site. Note Calibration will always stay valid for all CE8640 Series battery but if the delay between two calibrations is to long,...

  • Page 33: Low Battery Messages On Backup Battery

    If the user persists to use the unit after this message appears, it is possible that the unit does not turn-off properly and reboot when you will start to charge it. Upon reactivation, a message indicating that the system has been improperly RESET by a LOWBAT may appear on the screen.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Main Battery

    To be sure that the battery is conform for usage on a DAP equipment, buy them directly from DAP TECHNOLOGIES or one of its distributors (Part number DCCE800-Y or DCCE800-G) and check for the DAP label on it.

  • Page 35: Recycling The Battery

    To remove the battery: Turn-off the unit. On the back of the CE8000 at the bottom right corner, turn the wheel in the direction of the open lock to release the battery (see pictogram near the wheel). To install the battery: Place the battery in the compartment then press and old down the battery while turning the wheel to the direction of the closed lock (see pictogram near the wheel).

  • Page 36: Power Gauge Calibration With Batmngr.exe

    Power Gauge Calibration with BatMngr.exe The CE8000 Series unit includes a Power Gauge to monitor the power remaining in the main battery at any time (Good, Low, Very Low). This gauge indicates the estimated remaining time and percentage. The Battery Status indicator will flash when the battery reaches the Battery Warning Level.

  • Page 37: Batmngr Typical Values

    If values are far from the typical values it is suggested to: · Run another BATMNGR and compare the numbers. If it still remains with values far from the typical values: · Replace the battery, · Call DAP Technologies Customer Support. _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 38 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 39: Use Of The Keyboard

    USE OF THE KEYBOARD Multi-key entry Sometimes you might need to press more than one key to get a character or a special function. The SHIFT ( ), CTL/ALT or blue key are the keys that can precede a letter or a digit to modify its original value. According to your preferences or as the situation demands, you can decide to use one of the two following methods to form the sequence of keys: - Press the keys one after the other, releasing the previous key before...
  • Page 40 Please refer to your Application User’s Guide to know the intended meaning of these keys. Activating the backlighted screen and keyboard To use the unit in a low-light environment, every CE8000 Series unit is equipped with a backlighted screen. Optionally, CE8000 Series unit can also be equipped with a backlighted keyboard.
  • Page 41 CE8000 Series unit. Some pre-defined functions keys like SHIFT ( )+F1, CTL+F1 can be associated with other programs or task. Refer to “DAP Shell Usage” on DAP Technologies website for complete information about viewing or changing these functions keys. All those function keys may have been disabled by an application or could have been set with other usage that the one pre-defined at the initial start-up.
  • Page 42 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 43: Use Of Pc Cards

    USE OF PC CARDS PC Card sockets are located inside the Expansion Bay. To insert, remove or swap a PC Card, follow the steps described below. NOTE: It is preferable to insert, remove or replace a PC Card in a clean and dry area. Make sure that no water or dust will enter the CE8000 Series unit PC-CARD AND EXPANSION BAY Turn off the unit.
  • Page 44 Remove the expansion bay cover by lifting it and slide it toward the front. Slide cover toward the front of the unit. 1.- Pull up the cover. To remove an actual PC Card, if present, press the appropriate release button located on the side of the card. The card will exit the socket by a few millimeters.

  • Page 45: Irda Interface

    IrDA INTERFACE The CE8000 Series unit comes with an integrated IrDA interface. See Figure 3 and Figure 4 to locate the IrDA interface. An IrDA interface is an advanced technology that allows Infra Red communication with peripherals and between computers. On CE8000 Series unit, the main purpose of an IrDA Interface is to communicate with a printer without any cable attachment.
  • Page 46 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 47: Barcode Laser Scanner (Ce8000Ls)

    BARCODE LASER SCANNER (CE8000LS) The CE8000LS is a standard CE8000 on which a Laser Barcode Reader has been installed. The functioning of the Laser Barcode Reader is mainly under the control of an application program and a special software driver. You should refer to your application program user’s guide for complete details.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Notice

    Maintenance Notice Plastic Windows CE8000LS The efficiency of the reading depends on the quality of this plastic window. TAKE PARTICULAR CARE OF IT · Any scratch, dirt or finger mark will degrade the reading quality. · To clean, use a soft cloth with soap and water. Any plastic lens cleaner will also do the job.

  • Page 49: Use Of The Cradle

    USE OF THE CRADLE For information about the installation and configuration of all different types of cradle available for CE8000 Series unit, please refer to the document named TB40-A. The tb46-a.pdf document content information about: Office cradle CBCE840-1 Charge & Communication: USB (slave) CBCE840-2 Charge &...
  • Page 50 • _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 51: External Compact Flash Adapter

    EXTERNAL COMPACT FLASH ADAPTER No information where available at the time this document was printed _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)
  • Page 52 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    CE8000 Series units be properly packed in an adequate and appropriate manner before being shipped. The packing box that DAP TECHNOLOGIES uses for shipping the CE8000 Series unit to its customers was designed for this very purpose and should, therefore, be set aside and kept in case reshipping becomes necessary.

  • Page 54: Carrying Strap Maintenance

    Carrying Strap Maintenance The carrying strap requires no specific maintenance. Use a normal soft cloth and mild soap to clean it. It may be necessary to replace it from time to time due to wear. List of User Replaceable Parts There are few parts that the user can easily replace on the CE8000 Series unit.

  • Page 55: Storage

    STORAGE Short Term For a storage period of a few days or weeks it is recommended to keep the unit on charge. The main battery will fully charge and then the charger will go in idle mode. Data and programs will be preserved. NOTE: If not on charge, you may lose your programs and data after a certain time.
  • Page 56 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problems Possible Causes and Solutions The screen is empty and the The unit is possibly turned off. Press the keyboard does not beep key to restart it. (Refer to item “Turning The when a key is pressed. Unit On”). The unit does not turn on Batteries are possibly too low.
  • Page 58 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 59: Operating Environment

    OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature The recommended temperature range where the CE8000 Series unit may be used is from -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F). A short exposure to temperatures lower or higher than these could possibly make the screen very dark or light until the unit returns within the suggested temperature range.
  • Page 60 _MAN40-A (CMU040-A3)

  • Page 61: Advanced User Information

    ADVANCED USER INFORMATION Where to find more information In the objective of giving you the most up-to-date information, advanced user information is available on the WEB. Register your unit and get the latest information by following these simple steps: • Locate and double-tap the Control Panel folder •...
  • Page 62 In all of these cases, contact your supervisor or the application program supplier. If the problem cannot be resolved, contact the equipment supplier or DAP TECHNOLOGIES. A reset of the unit may correct the problem or it may be necessary to return the unit to a DAP Service Center.

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