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Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this docu- ment is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, or sub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc. All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
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Psion Teklogix products at no charge to you.) In some regions, this warranty may exceed this period. Please contact your local Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, refer to “Support Services & Worldwide Offices” on page 52. The warranty on...
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RoHS Logo Although there is no legal requirement to mark RoHS-compliant products, Psion Teklogix Inc. indicates its compliance with the directive as follows: The RoHS logo located either on the back of the product or underneath the battery in the battery compartment (or on a related accessory such as the charger or docking station) signifies that the product is RoHS-compliant as per the EU directive.
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In addition, changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated into new editions of the publication. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this document without...
οδηγίας EU R&TTE 1999/5/EΚ. (Η δήλωση συμμόρφωσης διατίθεται στη διεύθυνση: www.psionteklogix.com) Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU- richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindappa- ratuur 199/5/EG. (verklaring beschikbaar: www.psionteklogix.com). Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 3...
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Smernice 1995/5/ES (NV č. 443/2001 Z.z.) a Vyhlásenie o zhode je k dispozícii na www.PsionTeklogix.com. Toto zariadenie je možné prevádzkovať v Slovenskej republike na základe Všeobecného povolenia č. VPR-01/2001. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 5...
802.11 radio option, to prevent radio interference, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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AUTION If using an AC adaptor, use only the AC adaptor recommended by manufacturer. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 7 OVERS NCLOSURES...
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To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the vehicle-mount computer from the DC source before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Warning: Physically disconnect the 8525 G2/8530 G2 from the vehicle battery during battery charging (into AC outlet). Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
Microsoft's End User License Agreement You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Psion Teklogix Inc. from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property laws and treaties.
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SOFT- WARE, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, as well as end-user, end-use and destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. For additional information see http:// www.microsoft.com/exporting/. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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Software, and you may not install or use the Soft- ware or any accompanying documentation. The Software is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc. or its licensors and is pro- tected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
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High Risk Activities. 4. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY We do not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the Software nor do we warrant that the Software will meet your requirements. THE SOFT- Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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6. COPYRIGHTS, OWNERSHIP AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS All title and copyrights in and to the Software, and any copies thereof, are owned by Psion Teklogix Inc. or its suppliers. The Software also contains copyrighted material licensed from our suppliers or obtained from open source and all rights to such copyrighted material rests with such suppliers.
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You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that it is the complete agreement between you and Psion Teklogix with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written.
If an extension cord must be used, make sure: • The plug pins on the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those on the adaptor. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 15...
• Use vehicle-mounts only in the environments for which they are designed. • All Psion Teklogix freezer vehicle-mounts have built-in heat- ers where required to warm internal components. To help Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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Note: If the backup battery temperature is less than +10 brown-out occurs, the display backlight will switch off in order to maintain vehicle-mount operations. The backlight Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 17 Connector Cap 26-pin DSUB Female...
Note: If the 8525 G2/8530 G2 is in suspend state, pressing [ENTER/ON] key ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working before the computer entered suspend state is displayed. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide Backup Battery Capacity °...
1.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen Before using your 8525 G2/8530 G2, you will need to calibrate the touchscreen. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 19 for details. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 19...
A reset results in a complete reboot of the unit. All RAM memory contents are lost. While it is most likely that the contents of the flash memory and memory card will be preserved, Psion Teklogix cannot guarantee this. Note: On the 8530 G2, pressing and holding down the ‘on/off’...
2.1.1 8525 G2 Ports Tether Port RS232 Serial Port Auxiliary Port 2.1.2 8530 G2 Ports Auxiliary Port RS232 Port Tether Port Keyboard Port Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
SIP. On the 8530 G2, a soft keyboard that is an exact replica of the external keyboard is available. Refer to the ‘8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual’ (PN 8000083) for details. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 23...
Control Panel ‘Keyboard’ icon) of a modifier key, pressing the key once will lock it ‘on’. Pressing the same key a second time will unlock or turn it ‘off’. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide is displayed at the bot- ctrl key...
The [DEL] key erases the character at the cursor position. The [BKSP] Key The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 25...
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Function keys [F1] through [F30] and Macro keys [M1] to [M12] can be used with the CE operating system or another application. All function keys and macro keys can be custom defined for each Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the 8525/8530 keyboard backlight. Sliding the bar to the left darkens the keyboard backlight intensity, and sliding it to the right lightens the intensity. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 27...
Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel. 2.4.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight • In the Control Panel Backlight tab. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide choose the Display icon and select the...
The Stylus Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to recalibrate the screen. • In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 29...
Note: Keep in mind that even when the power indicator LED is illuminated, if the battery voltage is below 10.0V, you will not be able to turn the vehicle-mount on. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
Rx/Tx LEDs are available in the taskbar. Important: You should proceed cautiously if a LED is illumi- nated in red; this generally indicates an abnormal operating condition or an active laser emission. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 31...
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Function Scan in progress Successful scan Unsuccessful scan Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide Description External power in use. Backup battery is present. External power in use. Backup battery not present. External power not in use. Unit drawing power from backup battery.
The Windows Start button in the taskbar displays the Start Menu. Modifier Key Indicators Note: The behaviour of the modifier keys is defined in the ‘One Shot’ dialog box accessible by choosing the Keyboard Icon from the Control Panel. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 33...
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Battery Charging This battery icon indicates that the vehicle-mount is running on external DC power, and that the backup battery is present. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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“API – User Application LED” on page 33. 802.11 Radio Signal Quality Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, filled bars within this icon. Good Reception No Radio Link Weak Reception Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 35...
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‘X’ through it indicates that the radio is not powered on, is not online and is not locked onto a channel. Security Level Security levels can be set to limit access and prevent inadvertent changes to application settings. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
[C] and [V] characters on a QWERTY keyboard. The increase volume key is labelled with a plus sign decrease volume key is labelled with a minus sign Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 37 – are represented in blue print and the...
• Scan the entire bar code. If you are using a 1D or 2D scanner, make certain that the scan beam crosses every bar and space on the bar code, including the margins on either end of the symbol. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
Windows CE supports the same ‘point and click’ user interface and keyboard shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference – the ‘point and click’ action is accomplished using a touchscreen rather Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 39...
Note: If the arrow keys do not highlight the desktop icons, the desk- top may not be selected. Press [BLUE] 0 (zero) to display the Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 41 [ENTER] [ENTER]...
• Press [BLUE] [0] to display the Start Menu. • Press the [DOWN] arrow key to highlight the Shortcut menu. Press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu. Type [Y] to choose System Tray from the sub-menu. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
• Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press [ENTER], or If the menu item has an underlined character: • Type the underlined alpha character—for example, to display Security, type the letter s. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 43...
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• Choose the [Set Password] button. In the Password Properties dialog box: • Type the new password in the Password: textbox, and retype the new password in the Confirm Password: textbox. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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The taskbar displays indicators such as a bat- tery capacity gauge and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide additional information. • Choose System Tray from the Start Menu. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 45...
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The Task Manager option allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window: • Press [BLUE] [0] (zero) [T] [T], or Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
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Press [ALT][ESC]. Settings The Settings menu provides access to the Control Panel applets, lets you configure your radio (Network and Dial-up Connections) and customize the Taskbar and Start Menu. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 47...
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This option behaves like cold-reset, except that the 8525 G2/8530 G2 starts Boot- loader rather than Windows CE. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide Suspends the 8525/30 G2 immediately – equivalent to turning the unit off.
If you’re using a keyboard, follow the directions in this section. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 49 Dropdown Menu Button Tabs...
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Saving Your Choices: Once you’ve made all your changes, press the [ENTER] key to save your changes and exit the window. Note: A dialog box item that is displayed in grey text indicates that it is not currently available. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide...
• Use only mild detergent or soapy water to clean the vehicle- mount unit. • Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. • To clean ink marks from the keypad and touchscreen, use iso- propyl alcohol. Psion Teklogix 8525 G2/8530 G2 Vehicle-Mount Computer Quick Start Guide 51...
For technical support outside of Canada or the U.S.A., please contact your local Psion Teklogix office listed on our worldwide website: http://www.psionteklogix.com Click on the heading labelled “Contacts” to choose a Psion Teklogix technical support representative closest to you. Canada/U.S.A Canadian and U.S.