Intermec CN2 User Manual

Intermec CN2 User Manual

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Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the CN2 handheld
computer. In this chapter you will find these sections:
• Introducing the CN2 Handheld Computer
• Using the Battery
• Using the Keypad
• Using the Touch Screen
• Understanding the Screen Icons
• Understanding the Status Lights
• Understanding the Beeps
• Running Multiple Applications on the CN2
• Scanning Bar Codes
• Increasing File Storage With the Optional SD Card
• Using the Optional USB Keyboard
CN2 Handheld Computer User's Manual
Using the CN2 Handheld
Computer
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  • Page 1 Using the CN2 Handheld Computer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the CN2 handheld computer. In this chapter you will find these sections: • Introducing the CN2 Handheld Computer • Using the Battery • Using the Keypad • Using the Touch Screen •...
  • Page 2: Introducing The Cn2 Handheld Computer

    Caps PQRS WXYZ Space USB/Serial port CN2 Handheld Computer With Numeric Keypad The CN2 handheld computer with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio ® installed is Wi-Fi certified for interoperability with other 802.11b/g wireless LAN devices. What’s New in This Release? This release of CN2 includes these new features: •...
  • Page 3: Identifying The Optional Features Installed In Your Cn2

    (page 68). • You can allow FTP transfers to and from the CN2 (page 70). • You can make sure that your applications are reinstalled after a cold boot (page 90).
  • Page 4 “Configuring USB dock to communicate with Communications” on a network. page 46. Does Your CN2 Contain a Numeric or Scroll Keypad? How to Determine Description In This Manual The numeric keypad has 18 You can type numbers and For details, see “Using the...
  • Page 5: Using The Battery

    Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer Using the Battery The CN2 uses a lithium-ion battery as its main power source. You must fully charge the main battery before you can use the CN2. While you change the battery, the backup battery maintains the computer’s status, memory, and real-time clock for at least 5...
  • Page 6: Installing And Charging The Battery

    Installing and Charging the Battery Make sure you fully charge the battery before you use your CN2. To charge the battery, you need to install it in the CN2. To install and charge the battery 1 Push down on the battery door latch, and pull up on the battery door.
  • Page 7 (P/N 225-696-001), and then connect the power cord to the AC power supply. You must use only the Intermec power supply approved for use with the CN2. Using any other power supply will damage the CN2. Attention: Vous devez utiliser seulement le bloc d’alimentation Intermec désigné...
  • Page 8: Removing The Battery

    6 Connect the power cord to an AC power outlet. The green Power light on the communications dock turns on. 7 Place the CN2 in the communications dock. The battery is fully charged in approximately 4 hours. Removing the Battery Follow these instructions to remove the battery from the CN2.
  • Page 9 1 Push down on the battery door latch, and pull up on the battery door. 2 Remove the battery door and set it aside. 3 Insert the stylus between the battery and the CN2 case, and press straight down until the battery is released. CN2 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Maximizing Battery Life

    Checking the Battery Status The easiest way to tell the status of your battery is to look at the battery icon on the taskbar of your CN2. For help locating the taskbar, see the illustration on page 15. CN2 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Using The Numeric Keypad

    The battery is critically low. You need to charge the battery now. Using the Keypad The CN2 has either an 18-key numeric keypad or a 10-key scroll keypad. Using the Numeric Keypad You enter all of the characters and functions printed on the keys just like you would on a standard keyboard.
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer 2 Press and release the key below the function printed in orange. For example, press the 5 key to access the F5 function, which refreshes the selected folder or desktop. The icon turns off.
  • Page 13: Using The Scroll Keypad

    Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer Using the Scroll Keypad You enter all of the characters and functions printed on the keys just like you would on a standard keyboard. Arrow keys Power key (4 places) Enter key...
  • Page 14: Using The Power Key

    5 seconds until the backlight flashes.) Note: If your CN2 does not resume after you press the Power key, your battery may be too low to supply power. Replace or charge the battery. If replacing or charging the battery does not solve the problem, see “Booting the CN2”...
  • Page 15: Using The Touch Screen

    Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer Using the Touch Screen The CN2 has a color touch-screen display. The screen is 240 x 320 pixels. The desktop is 240 x 300 pixels and the taskbar is 240 x 20 pixels. In addition, the screen supports Unicode characters, user-programmable fonts, and bitmap graphics.
  • Page 16: Understanding The Desktop

    The desktop displays shortcuts to some of the applications installed on the CN2. The first time you turn on the CN2, the taskbar displays the Start menu icon, the time, the keyboard icon, and the desktop icon. Most of the default shortcuts on the desktop are standard Windows CE applications.
  • Page 17 2 Select or clear the symbologies you want to use and tap Back. 3 If you want to configure symbology parameters, tap Intermec Settings. Intermec Settings appears on your screen. 4 From the Intermec Settings application, go to Scanners Symbologies >...
  • Page 18: Calibrating The Screen

    If the screen does not respond when you tap it with the stylus, you may need to recalibrate the screen. To calibrate the screen on a CN2 with the numeric keypad 1 Press and hold the Orange ( ) key and then press Enter.
  • Page 19: Understanding The Screen Icons

    Battery is low. Charge the battery soon. Battery is critically low. Charge the battery now. Backup battery is low. Charge the battery now. The CN2 is authenticated with a strong connection to the access point. The CN2 is authenticated with a good connection to the access point.
  • Page 20: Understanding The Status Lights

    Tap the left arrow to view additional icons. Understanding the Status Lights The status lights on the CN2 turn on to indicate the status of the battery or a successful decode of a bar code.
  • Page 21: Understanding The Beeps

    Understanding the Beeps The CN2 uses beeps to provide you with audio feedback when it performs some functions. For example, you hear a beep each time you scan a valid bar code.
  • Page 22: Running Multiple Applications On The Cn2

    For details, see page 24. Using Task Manager to Manage Multiple Active Tasks You can use Task Manager on the CN2 to view all the active tasks, to switch to another active task, and to end a task. Task Manager is especially helpful on the CN2 for switching between several running tasks.
  • Page 23 Release both keys. The Task Manager screen appears. e (Optional) Press and release to disable Green mode. icon turns off. To start Task Manager on a CN2 with the scroll keypad while you press and release D. The Task Manager • Hold screen appears.
  • Page 24: Using The Active Applications List To Manage Multiple Active Tasks

    Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer 4 (Optional) Switch to another active task using one of these methods: • Double-tap the task in the Active Tasks box. The Task Manager screen closes, and the selected task becomes the current task.
  • Page 25: Scanning Bar Codes

    Media player logo Scanning Bar Codes Use the scanner to scan and enter bar code data. The CN2 supports the scanning of 1D linear bar codes. When you unpack the CN2, all the supported bar code symbologies are enabled: •...
  • Page 26: Increasing File Storage With The Optional Sd Card

    You can use a SanDisk secure digital (SD) card to increase file storage and install applications and files. The SD card slot is located under the CN2 battery. Note: The CN2 currently supports SanDisk SD cards only. Intermec cannot guarantee that other SD cards will work with the CN2.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer To insert the SD card 1 Before inserting the SD card, you must attach one of the pull-tabs that ships with the CN2. An SD card without a pull-tab can be very difficult to remove. SD Card 2 Align the SD card as shown in the next illustration, and insert the SD card into the slot.
  • Page 28 5 Install the battery door. To access files stored on the SD card • If you have an SD card inserted in your CN2, it appears as the SDMMC Disk folder. To access this folder, double-tap the My Computer icon on the desktop and then double-tap the SDMMC Disk folder.
  • Page 29: Using The Optional Usb Keyboard

    Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer 6 Remove the battery and set it aside. 7 Pull the tab toward the bottom on the CN2 to remove the SD card. Using the Optional USB Keyboard If you prefer the convenience of using a keyboard with the CN2, you can attach a USB keyboard to the optional modem dock.
  • Page 30 CN2 beschädigen. Note: If you cannot connect the modem dock to an AC power source, you can configure the CN2 to use its battery to power the USB keyboard. In Step 4c, set USB Host Power to Always On. However, you will have to charge the CN2 battery more often.
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer 4 Configure the CN2 to provide power to the keyboard: a Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel. b Double-tap the Utilities icon. c Set USB Host Power to On When Powered.
  • Page 32 Chapter 1 — Using the CN2 Handheld Computer CN2 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

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