Page 1 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual December 11, 2006 Part No. 8100107.A ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System...
Page 3 © Copyright 2006 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., is issued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Teklogix manufactured goods and services.
Page 4 Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Teklogix provides a return to factory warranty on this product for a period of twelve (12) months in accordance with the Statement of Limited Warranty and Limi- tation of Liability provided at www.psionteklogix.com/warranty. (If you are not already a member of Teknet and you attempt to view this warranty, you will be asked to register.
Page 5 RoHS-compliant as per the EU directive. Other than as noted below, a Psion Teklogix product that does not have an accompanying RoHS logo signifies that it was placed on the EU market prior to July 1, 2006, and is thereby exempt from the directive.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Program License Agreements Approvals And Safety Summary Chapter 1: Introduction About This Manual ......3 Text Conventions .
Page 8 Contents Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO C ....23 Features of the WORKABOUT PRO S ....25 The Batteries .
Page 9 Windows Mobile 5.0 Desktop–Today Screen....47 4.2.1 Windows Mobile 5.0 Navigation Bar ....48 4.2.2 Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm .
Page 10 Contents 5.4.5 Diags Tab......85 Setting Up A RA2040 CF Radio ....86 5.5.1 Adding A New Network Setup.
Page 11 6.14 Certificates ....... 124 6.14.1 Choosing A Certificate ..... 125 6.15 Clock &...
Page 12 Contents 6.29 Bluetooth Setup ......219 6.29.1 Bluetooth Mode ......219 6.29.2 Scanning For A New Device .
Page 13 Demo Scanner ......262 Download Agent ......263 Excel Mobile .
Page 14 Contents 7.15.3 Changing Synchronization Settings ....286 7.15.4 Creating a New Account ..... 287 7.16 Tasks .
Page 15 9.4.3 Battery Charge Duration..... 309 9.4.4 Charger LED Indicators ..... 309 9.4.5 Troubleshooting The Charging Operation Of The Dock .
Page 16 Contents Chapter 10: Specifications 10.1 Hand-Held Computer Specifications ....329 10.2 Radio Specifications ......331 10.3 Scanner Specifications .
Page 17: Program License Agreements
(1) personal computer to use, exchange data, share data, access and interact with the DEVICE, and (ii) the EULA for Microsoft Outlook is between Psion Teklogix Inc. and the end user – not between the PC manufacturer and end user.
Page 18 Neither Psion Teklogix Inc. nor its suppli- ers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in the speech and handwriting recogni- tion process.
Page 19 SOFTWARE. • Termination. Without prejudice to any other rights, Psion Teklogix Inc. or MS may terminate this EULA if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this EULA. In such event, you must destroy all copies of the software and all of its component parts.
Page 20 UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA. • DEVICE Software. If the DEVICE Software is provided by Psion Teklogix Inc. separate from the DEVICE on media such as a ROM chip, CD ROM disk(s) or via web download or other means, and is labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only” you may install one (1) copy of such...
Page 21 DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact Psion Teklogix Inc. for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.
Page 22 MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR THEIR AFFILIATES. 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”...
Page 23 Psion Teklogix Inc. End User License Agreement IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you and Psion Teklogix (“we”), the licensor of this software package (“Software”), for your use of the Software only as authorized in this Agreement.
Page 24 License Agreement The Software is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc. or its licensors and is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Soft- ware is licensed, not sold. Psion Teklogix Inc. provides the Software and licenses its use worldwide.
Page 25 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.
Page 26 No modifications of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and approved by us. You acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and that it is the complete agree- ment between you and Psion Teklogix with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, oral or written.
Page 27 Year of Manufacture: Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared: The above products, supplied by Psion Teklogix Inc., have been tested and found to com- ply with FCC PART 15, SUBPART B - UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS, CLASS B COMPUTING DEVICES FOR HOME & OFFICE USE.
Page 28: Approvals And Safety Summary
Approvals And Safety Summary CE Marking When used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment the product and its approved UK and European peripherals fulfil all requirements for CE marking. R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC This equipment complies with the essential requirements of EU Directive 1999/5/EC (Declaration available: www.psionteklogix.com).
Page 29 Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia. (Julkilausuma nähtävillä osoitteessa: www.psionteklogix.com). PSION TEKLOGIX tímto prohlašuje, že WORKABOUT PRO C & S je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanovenímisměrnice 1995/5/ES (NV č. 426/2000 Sb.) a Prohlášení o shodě je k dispozici na www.PsionTeklogix.com.
Page 30 PRO and contact your cardiologist for assistance. Note: To maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, if you wear the WORKABOUT PRO C & S on your body, use the Psion Teklogix approved carrying case. Use of non-approved accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
Page 31 This product may contain a laser scanner that emits less than 1.4mW maximum radiant power at a wavelength of 650nm or 680nm. PERATE XPLOSIVE Operating Psion Teklogix equipment where explosive gas is present may result in an explosion. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual Approvals And Safety Summary...
Page 32 Before use, read all safety instructions for the Docking Station, the WORKA- BOUT PRO and the AC Wall Adaptor. AUTION To avoid the risk of fire or personal injury, use only the Psion Teklogix recom- mended AC adaptor. AUTION Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Psion Teklogix may result in fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Page 33 AUTION Do not disassemble; repairs must be carried out by Psion Teklogix qualified serv- ice personnel. Incorrect reassembly may result in electric shock or fire. AUTION To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet before attempting any cleaning.
Page 34 It is critical that this safety information be reviewed and that all warnings be strictly followed. Warning: BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS WASTE and must be returned to Psion Teklogix for proper disposal. All used batteries must be forwarded to one of the following offices: Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Blvd.
Page 35 • Do not use the battery in combination with primary batteries (such as dry-cell batteries) or batteries of different capacities or brands. • Immediately remove the battery from the device or battery charger and stop use if the battery gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discoloured or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use.
Page 37 NTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual ......3 1.2 Text Conventions ....... 4 1.3 About The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer .
Page 39: Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 About This Manual This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the WORKABOUT PRO hand-held computer. Chapter 1: Introduction provides a basic overview of the WORKABOUT PRO hand-held. Chapter 2: Basic Checkout describes the steps required to get the unit ready for operation. Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO describes the features and outlines how to charge and maintain the battery.
Page 40: Text Conventions
This hand-held is optimized for mobile computing applications and third party expansion. Psion Teklogix offers two models of this hand-held that operate with the Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system: WORKABOUT PRO C and WORKABOUT PRO S.
Page 41 400 MHz Intel Xscale PXA255 Operating System: • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Programming Environment: • HTML, XML • Psion Teklogix Mobile Devices SDK • Windows Mobile 5.0 Standard SDK • .NET Compact Framework • WORKABOUT PRO Hardware Development Kit Wireless Communications: Optional expansion modules for: •...
Page 42 Chapter 1: Introduction Features Signature capture • Keyboards Alphanumeric (C models) Numeric (S model) Ergonomic ambidextrous one-hand operation Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys • Indicators and Controls Internal speaker with volume control LED indicating battery charge status Bar Code Applications (all are optional): •...
Page 43 Power Management: • Full-shift Standard Lithium-ion (3.7V, 2000 mAh) • High-Capacity Lithium-ion (3.7V, 3000 mAh) • Also accepts standard consumer available AA Alkaline batteries (C models) • Quick swap pack • Advanced Smart Battery with gas gauge • 3 power source options: Runs off battery, AC or automotive power supplies •...
Page 44: The Workabout Pro C Hand-Held Computer
Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held Computer 1.3.2 The WORKABOUT PRO C Hand-Held Computer Tether Port Figure 1.2 Tether Port, Low Insertion Force (LIF) Port And Audio Jack WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual Figure 1.1 WORKABOUT PRO C Audio Jack Low Insertion...
Page 45: The Workabout Pro S Hand-Held Computer
Chapter 1: Introduction The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held Computer 1.3.3 The WORKABOUT PRO S Hand-Held Computer Figure 1.3 WORKABOUT PRO S Audio Jack Low Insertion Force Port (LIF) Tether Port Figure 1.4 Tether Port, Low Insertion Force (LIF) Port And Audio Jack WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual...
Page 46: Regulatory Labels
Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels 1.3.4 Regulatory Labels Warning: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Aperture Figure 1.5 Scanner Module–Laser Warning Label Figure 1.6 End-Cap–Expansion Module Warning 7525C-G1 WORKABOUT PRO Figure 1.7 FCC Compliance Label –...
Page 47 7525S-G1 WORKABOUT PRO RATING: 5 Vdc CONTAINS: FCC ID: GM37525BTB IC: 2739D-7525BTB N15025 For Batteries See User Instructions FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Figure 1.8 FCC Compliance Label – WORKABOUT PRO S WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual Chapter 1: Introduction Regulatory Labels 3A MAX...
Page 49 ASIC HECKOUT 2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation ... . 15 2.1.1 The Main Battery ......15 2.1.1.1 Charging The Main Battery .
Page 51: Chapter 2: Basic Checkout
2.1 Preparing The WORKABOUT PRO For Operation 2.1.1 The Main Battery Warning: It is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in “Lith- ium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” on page XVIII before charg- ing the battery. The WORKABOUT PRO C can be powered with one of the following batteries: •...
Page 52: The Backup Battery
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout The Backup Battery 2.1.2 The Backup Battery To preserve data stored in your WORKABOUT PRO while you swap the main battery, the unit is equipped with an internal backup battery Alloy Manganese Dioxide coin battery supply 5 minutes of continuous power while you install a charged, main battery. The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery.
Page 53: Switching The Unit Off (Suspend)
Note: If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on. To switch on the WORKABOUT PRO: • Press and hold down the [ENTER/ON] key for at least one second. •...
Page 54 Learn more–provides access to the Windows Mobile web page and the Psion Teklogix web page. About this disk–provides copyright information about this CD. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual...
Page 55: Connecting The Workabout Pro To A Pc
If you insert your CD a second time, you’ll see the Welcome Back screen. • Tap on an option in this screen (e.g., Add new programs to my device) and follow the associated steps. 2.4 Connecting The WORKABOUT PRO To A PC Note: Refer to “Linking A WORKABOUT PRO To A PC”...
Page 56: Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen
Chapter 2: Basic Checkout Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen 2.5 Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen Refer to “Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen” on page 37 for details. 2.6 Resetting The WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held When you reset your hand-held, the registry settings and any installed programs (stored on the flash file system) and data are preserved.
Page 57 ETTING 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO C ....23 3.2 Features of the WORKABOUT PRO S....25 3.3 The Batteries .
Page 58 Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO 3.10 Bluetooth Radio ......41 3.11 The SD/MMC Card—Adding Memory .
Page 59: Chapter 3: Getting To Know The Workabout Pro
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO C 3.1 Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO C Sound Port Stylus (pointing tool) (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Figure 3.1 Front Of WORKABOUT PRO C WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual...
Page 60 Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Features Of The WORKABOUT PRO C WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual Audio Jack Low Insertion Force (LIF) Port Figure 3.2 Back Of WORKABOUT PRO End Cap Back Cover – optional scanner module fits here Battery Cover...
Page 61: Features Of The Workabout Pro S
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Features of the WORKABOUT PRO S 3.2 Features of the WORKABOUT PRO S Sound Port Stylus (pointing tool) (Light Emitting Diode) Microphone Figure 3.3 Front Of WORKABOUT PRO S 3.3 The Batteries The WORKABOUT PRO C hand-held can operate with a Standard Lithium Ion battery pack, a High Capacity Lithium Ion battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries.
Page 62: Battery Safety
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Battery Safety 3.3.1 Battery Safety Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is critical that you review and follow the important safety guidelines in the section entitled “Lithium Ion Battery Safety Precautions” beginning on page XVIII.
Page 63: Battery Swap Time
3.3.3 Battery Swap Time Assuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not been altered, battery swap time is approximately 5 minutes—you will not lose data if the battery is replaced within this time frame. To protect data, the safest place to store data is on a SD/MMC memory card or externally to the device on a USB memory stick or on a PC To protect against data loss, the unit will automatically shut down with enough reserve in the main battery to last up to 99 hours, the default setting.
Page 64: Chargers And Docking Stations
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Chargers And Docking Stations Important: The backup battery is trickle charged from the main battery. To maximize battery life, avoid excessive discharging and recharging of the backup battery by keeping the main battery fully charged. IF YOU ARE POWERING UP A NEW UNIT, a warning message may appear on the screen indicating that the backup battery capacity is low.
Page 65: Switching The Hand-Held On And Off
3.4 Switching The Hand-Held On And Off Switching On The WORKABOUT PRO • Press and hold down the [ENTER/ON] key for at least one second. • When the LED flashes green, release the [ENTER/ON] button. The startup Today screen is displayed. Note: If the WORKABOUT PRO is in suspend state, pressing [ENTER/ON] key ‘wakes’...
Page 66: The Keyboards
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keyboards 3.5 The Keyboards 3.5.1 The WORKABOUT PRO C Keyboard Arrow Keys Scan Contrast Orange WORKABOUT PRO C units are designed with a 55-key alphanumeric keyboard. Along with the standard keyboard keys, these units are equipped with an [ORANGE] and a [BLUE] modifier key to provide access to additional keys and system functions.
Page 67: The Workabout Pro S Keyboard
3.5.2 The WORKABOUT PRO S Keyboard Scan Key Scan Keys Display Backlight Key 3.5.3 Modifier Keys The [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [ORANGE] and [BLUE] keys are modifier keys. Pressing a modifier key changes the function of the next key pressed. For example, on a WORKABOUT PRO C, a square bracket is printed in orange print above the [4] key.
Page 68: Activating Modifier Keys & The Shift-State Indicator Icon
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Activating Modifier Keys & The Shift-State Indicator Icon 3.5.3.1 Activating Modifier Keys & The Shift-State Indicator Icon When a modifier key is pressed, it is represented in the shift-state indicator icon in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen, making it easier to determine whether or not a modifier key is active.
Page 69: The Keys
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keys To help you identify when a modifier key is locked ‘on’, the key is represented in the shift-state indicator icon with a black frame around it. Figure 3.7 Shift-State Indicator Icon – Locked Modifier Key Once a modifier key is unlocked or turned off, it is no longer displayed in the shift-state indicator icon.
Page 70 Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO The Keys The [BKSP/DEL] Key The [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. The [DEL] key ([BLUE] [BKSP]) erases the character at the cursor position. The [CTRL] And [ALT] Keys The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent.
Page 71: The Workabout Pro S - Accessing Alpha Keys
The Macro Keys [M1] to [M3] (WORKABOUT PRO C Only) – Macro keys [M1] to [M3] contain up to 20 programmable characters (“positions”) and executable keys. These keys are accessed by pressing [ORANGE] followed by alpha keys [O], [P] or [Q]. When pressed, the macro key executes a custom-defined string of characters, including executable keys.
Page 72: The Keypad Backlight
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Creating Uppercase Letters to press the [2] key three times. With the [ALPHA/ORANGE] key locked ‘on’, if you press [2] twice and then pause between key presses for 1 sec- ond, the letter ‘b’ will be selected automatically. 3.5.5.2 Creating Uppercase Letters To display capital letters, you need to first activate the [CAPS] key.
Page 73: Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen
To set the backlight intensity and the duration of time that the backlight will remain on, you’ll need to choose the Backlight icon. Tap on Start>Settings and then, tap on the System tab. Refer to “Backlight” on page 122 for details about the Backlight. 3.6.2 Aligning (Calibrating) The Touchscreen If your touchscreen has never been aligned (calibrated) or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, follow the steps below.
Page 74: Indicators
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Indicators Note: This window provides two additional tabs: ClearType and Text Size. Tap- ping on the ClearType tab allows you to enable the ClearType option to smooth screen font appearance. The Text Size tab allows you to increase or decrease the size of the font displayed on the screen.
Page 75: Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time
The volume keys are located above [A] and [B] on WORKABOUT PRO C models and to the left and right of the arrow key on WORKABOUT PRO S models. The increase volume key is labelled with a plus symbol key is labelled with a minus symbol 3.7.2.1 Adjusting Speaker Volume On The WORKABOUT PRO C •...
Page 76: Storing Batteries
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO Storing Batteries • The hand-held is ‘event’ driven—that is, when the unit is not in use, it reverts to sleep mode (even when it appears to be running), saving battery power. Events include a key press, touchscreen taps and scan triggers. Power consumption is reduced if you avoid unnecessary events, and allow the unit to sleep as much as possible.
Page 77: Bluetooth Radio
The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or server. An optional 10/100baseT Ethernet module is also available. Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connections to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection. When a WORKABOUT PRO is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the navigation bar at the top of the screen.
Page 78: General Maintenance
Chapter 3: Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO General Maintenance A hinged door at the top of the battery compartment protects the connectors. Hinged SD door • Lift the hinged SD door by gently pulling upward on the metal tab. •...
Page 79: Cleaning The Workabout Pro
• sodium hydroxide, • concentrated caustic solutions, • benzyl alcohol, and • concentrated acids. If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable screen protector (WA6110). These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touchscreen. When they become scratched and abraded, they are easily removed and replaced.
Page 81 ORKING 4.1 Navigating In Windows Mobile 5.0 And Applications ... 47 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus ... . 47 4.2 Windows Mobile 5.0 Desktop–Today Screen.
Page 83: Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0
4.1 Navigating In Windows Mobile 5.0 And Applications Graphic user interfaces like Windows Mobile 5.0 for portable devices or desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. On the WORKABOUT PRO, this is accomplished using a touchscreen and stylus rather than a mouse.
Page 84: Windows Mobile 5.0 Navigation Bar
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Windows Mobile 5.0 Navigation Bar 4.2.1 Windows Mobile 5.0 Navigation Bar The navigation bar along the top of the screen provides icons that, when tapped, open their associated programs. Start Button Note: When a peripheral is attached to the tether or LIF port of the WORK- ABOUT PRO, an associated icon is displayed briefly in the navigation bar to indicate that the hand-held has recognized the connection.
Page 85: Today's Date, Clock And Alarm
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm Volume Control Tapping on this icon displays a sliding tab that allows you to adjust the speaker volume or turn the speaker on and off. Battery Capacity Tapping on the Battery hotkey displays the Battery tab allowing you to view the remaining battery capacity in the main battery and the backup battery.
Page 86 Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Today’s Date, Clock And Alarm The Clock & Alarms screen is displayed. • Tap on the drop-down menu arrows to set the GMT, time and date. An option to set the date and time for a visiting time zone is also available. To set an alarm: •...
Page 87: Ownership Information
4.2.3 Ownership Information This option allows you to add your personal information to the WORKABOUT PRO. Some of this information will be displayed in the desktop Today screen. • Tap on Owner to display a screen in which you can type information. •...
Page 88: Task Notification
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Task Notification 4.2.5 Task Notification Tasks lets you create lists of entries representing your responsibilities, upcoming projects, and so on. If you’ve assigned any tasks, this option lets you know how many active tasks you have. Note: You can synchronize the Task Notification option using ActiveSync so that any tasks are displayed on your WORKABOUT PRO as well as your PC.
Page 89 Figure 4.2 Task Details Screen Each of the nine items in this screen, when tapped, displays a dropdown menu where you can choose from a list of options. • Once you’ve completed all the appropriate fields, tap on OK to save your changes.
Page 90: Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments You can choose All Tasks, Recently Viewed, No Categories, Active Tasks, or Completed Tasks. The tasks are displayed on the screen according to the preference you chose. 4.2.6 Calendar Of Upcoming Appointments This option is used to map out all your upcoming appointments, meetings and so on in the weeks, months and years ahead.
Page 91: Creating And Editing Appointments
4.2.6.1 Creating And Editing Appointments • In the Calendar screen, tap on Menu in the softkey bar, and then tap on New Appointment. Figure 4.3 Appointment Detail Screen • In the Subject field, name the appointment. • Complete the remaining fields to reflect your appointment details. Note: Refer to “Adding Reminders”...
Page 92: Using Categories
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Using Categories If you want to be reminded in advance of an appointment: • In the Reminder field, choose Remind me from the drop-down menu. • In the second Reminder field, tap on the number in the field to display a dropdown menu where you can define a numeric value of 1, 5, 10, 15, 30.
Page 93: Start Menu
• Tap the Categories field to display the Categories screen. • Tap in the checkbox next to the category to which you want to assign the appointment. • Tap OK. Your appointment is assigned to the category or categories you chose. Note: You can create a new category by tapping on New in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen.
Page 94: Customising The Start Menu
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Customising The Start Menu Start Button Custom-chosen programs Most recently used programs Windows Mobile command centre • Tap on the Start menu item with which you want to work. 4.3.1 Customising The Start Menu You can choose the items you want to appear in the Start menu •...
Page 95: Managing Files And Folders
• In the Personal tab, tap on the Menus icon. • Tap the checkboxes next to the items you want to appear in your Start menu. When you’ve finished your selections, tap on OK. 4.4 Managing Files And Folders Windows Mobile 5.0 files are stored in folders and sub-folders that are accessible with File Explorer.
Page 96: Creating A New Folder
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Creating A New Folder 4.4.1 Creating A New Folder • Tap Start>Programs>File Explorer. • Tap Menu>New Folder in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen. • Use the WORKABOUT PRO keyboard or the soft keyboard to assign a name to the folder.
Page 97: Using Menus
4.5 Using Menus In Windows Mobile 5.0, the menu is located in softkey bar at the bottom of the screen. Softkey Bar To execute a command: • Tap on Menu to display the commands associated with it, and then tap on the command you want to execute.
Page 98: The Softkey Bar
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 The Softkey Bar • Gently press and hold the stylus on the screen. A ring of dots is displayed on the screen followed by a pop-up menu. • Tap on the command you want to execute. 4.6 The Softkey Bar The WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a softkey bar at the bottom of the screen.
Page 99 The Soft Keyboard Icon Tapping on the soft keyboard icon displays an onscreen keyboard you can use as an alternative to the hand-held keyboard. Shift-State Indicator Icon The softkey bar can also display the shift-state indicator icon. This icon indicates active modifier keys –...
Page 100: Programs-Using Applications
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Programs–Using Applications 4.7 Programs–Using Applications • Tap Start>Programs to display the programs installed on your WORK- ABOUT PRO. Opening An Application • Tap on an icon in this screen to launch the associated program. Minimizing An Application •...
Page 101: Settings
• Tap on the application you want to shut down, and then tap on Stop. If you want to shut down all running applications, tap on Stop All. • To display a program from this list on your screen, tap on Activate. 4.8 Settings •...
Page 102: Help
Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Help 4.9 Help Tapping on the Help option displays a screen in which you can tap on the topic about which you require information. Keep in mind that this option is not always available.
Page 103: Soft Keyboard
4.10.1 Soft Keyboard The soft keyboard is laid out just like the keypad on a PC keyboard. By tapping the stylus on letters and modifier keys like the [SHIFT] key, you can enter text in a document. If the soft keyboard is not already displayed: •...
Page 104 Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 The Transcriber The Transcriber menu and icon bars are displayed at the bottom of the document. • Use your stylus to write a few words anywhere on the screen. After a few seconds, your words are recognized (or not) and are transcribed into typed text.
Page 105: Block Recognizer And Letter Recognizer
4.10.3 Block Recognizer And Letter Recognizer While the Transcriber attempts to recognize natural handwriting and transcribe it, Block Recognizer and Letter Recognizer attempt to teach you how to conform your handwriting to what the hand-held can recognize. Block Recognizer • Open a document, and tap on the arrow next to the input icon.
Page 106 Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 5.0 Block Recognizer And Letter Recognizer Letter Recognizer • Open a document, and tap on the arrow next to the input icon. Choose Letter Recognizer. Input Panel There are two points to remember when using Letter Recognizer. First, limit your writing to the Letter Recognizer Input Panel document.
Page 107 ONNECTING 5.1 Installing The 802.11g Radio......73 5.2 Configuring Your Radio ......73 5.3 Setting Up A RA2041 Radio–Summit Client Utility .
Page 109: Chapter 5: Connecting To A Lan With 802.11
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radios. The 802.11g CF card is easily installed in the WORKABOUT PRO. An instruction sheet is enclosed with each Psion Teklogix 802.11g radio to walk you through the installation steps. 5.2 Configuring Your Radio If your WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a RA2041 CF radio, follow the steps under Section 5.3, “Setting Up A RA2041 Radio–Summit Client Utility”...
Page 110: Using The Scu To Connect To The Wlan
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN The Summit WLAN Adapter dialog box is displayed. You have two options: • Tap on Use server-assigned IP address to have an address assigned auto- matically, or If you want to use a particular IP address, tap on Use specific IP address, and type the preferred address.
Page 111 • Tap on the Config tab. • Tap on New to define a new config. • Type a name for your configuration using any alpha-numeric combination to uniquely identify this config. • Tap on OK to return to the Config tab. •...
Page 112 Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN Important: Refer to “SCU Security Capabilities” on page 80 for details about security settings. Additional EAP details are described in “EAP Credentials” on page 82. To configure encryption: •...
Page 113: Scu Tabs
5.4 SCU Tabs This section provides a detailed description of each of the tabs available in the SCU – Main, Config, Status, Diags and Global Settings. 5.4.1 Main Tab The Main tab is displayed when you tap on the Start>Programs>SCU icon. •...
Page 114: Config Tab
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Config Tab 5.4.2 Config Tab The Config tab allows you to define radio and security settings that are stored in the registry as part of the configuration profile or config. The config you create and save is listed in the Active Config dropdown menu in the Main tab.
Page 115 The following table describes the options in the Radio Attributes dropdown menu: Radio Description Attribute Name of config (configura- Config tion profile). Use Rename button to change name. Service set identifier (SSID) SSID for WLAN to which the radio connects. Name assigned to radio &...
Page 116: Scu Security Capabilities
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Config Tab Radio Attribute Authentication credentials for the selected EAP type. Credentials Refer to “EAP Credentials” on page 82. Type of encryption used to Encryption protect transmitted data. • EAP-Type & Encryption: Security settings. These settings allow you to enhance the security of data across the wireless LAN.
Page 117 Common EAP types include: • EAP-TLS: Uses the same technology as a follow-on to Secure Socket Layer (SSL). It provides strong security, but relies on client certificates for user authentication. • PEAP: Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to encrypt EAP traffic.
Page 118: Eap Credentials
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Config Tab 5.4.2.2 EAP Credentials Keep the following in mind when defining security settings: • If the credentials specified in the config are incorrect and that config is used, the authentication fails without an error message; you will not be prompted to enter correct credentials.
Page 119: Global Settings Tab
5.4.3 Global Settings Tab The Global Settings tab allows you to define radio and security settings that apply to all configs (profiles), along with settings that apply specifically to the SCU. The Global Settings in the table below can be edited in the SCU: Global Setting Description Activates three CCX features:...
Page 120 Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Global Settings Tab Global Setting Amount of time in milliseconds Ping Timeout that passes without a response before ping request is consid- ered a failure. Amount of time in milliseconds Ping Delays ms between successive ping requests.
Page 121: Status Tab
5.4.4 Status Tab The Status tab provides status information including IP address and MAC address for the client radio, IP address and MAC address for the AP, signal strength, channel, transmit power and data rate. 5.4.5 Diags Tab Use the Diags tab as a troubleshooting tool. The functions are as follows: •...
Page 122: Setting Up A Ra2040 Cf Radio
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Setting Up A RA2040 CF Radio • Release/Renew: Obtains a new IP address through DHCP and logs all activity in the output area. • Start Ping/Stop Ping: Starts a continuous ping to the address in the text box next to this button.
Page 123 • Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the Connections tab followed by the Wire- less Power icon. This dialog box lists the radios and their connection status – Available (enabled) or Disabled. If the radio you want to set up is disabled, you’ll need to enable it before you can set up the radio.
Page 124: Adding A New Network Setup
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Adding A New Network Setup • To choose a particular network listed in this dialog box, tap on the preferred network, and then tap on the Connect softkey in the softkey bar at the bottom of the dialog box.
Page 125: Network Authentication Settings
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Network Authentication Settings 5.5.2 Network Authentication Settings Contact your network administrator for the appropriate authentication information. • Tap on the dropdown menu next to Authentication to display your options. Authentication 802.11 supports four subtypes of network authentication services: Open, Shared, WPA, and WPA-PSK.
Page 126 Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Network Authentication Settings Under Shared authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel. Under WPA and WPA-PSK authentication, the use of 802.1x authentication is required.
Page 127: Ieee 802.1X Network Access Control
• To assign a Network key, uncheck the checkbox to the left of The key is automatically provided. Uncheck this option to access Network Key & Key Index fields. Key Index This field is used to identify the WEP key. •...
Page 128: Deleting A Network
Chapter 5: Connecting To A LAN With 802.11 Deleting A Network Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select a Certificate. By tapping on the Properties button, you will be able to choose a Certificate. • Tap on Finish once you’ve completed the setup process.
Page 129 ETTINGS 6.1 Personal Settings ....... 101 6.2 App Launch Keys ......101 6.3 Buttons Icon .
Page 130: Chapter 6: Settings
Chapter 6: Settings 6.13.1 Battery Power ......122 6.13.2 External Power ......123 6.13.3 Intensity .
Page 131 Chapter 6: Settings 6.25.1.3 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options ... 144 6.25.1.4 Data Options — Decoded (Internal) Scanner ..145 6.25.1.5 Code 39 ......146 6.25.1.6 Code 128 .
Page 132 Chapter 6: Settings 6.25.2.18 Discrete 2 of 5 ......170 6.25.2.19 Telepen ......170 6.25.2.20 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) .
Page 133 Chapter 6: Settings 6.25.3.12 MSI Plessey......189 6.25.3.13 Code 11 ......190 6.25.3.14 Interleaved 2 of 5 .
Page 134 Chapter 6: Settings 6.25.5 Options Tab ......205 6.25.5.1 Double Click Parameters ....206 6.25.5.2 Display Parameters .
Page 135 6.31.7 Selecting A Network ......237 6.31.8 Proxy Server Setup ......238 6.31.8.1 Changing Advanced Proxy Server Settings .
Page 137: Personal Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Personal Settings The Settings screen is divided into three tabs – Personal, System and Connections • Tap on Start>Settings to display this screen. Figure 6.1 Settings Tabs 6.1 Personal Settings The Personal tab allows you to tailor the general behaviour of your WORKABOUT PRO such as defining input methods, Start menu options, owner information, password assignment, sound specifications, and so on.
Page 138 Chapter 6: Settings App Launch Keys To assign an application key: • Tap the Add button. • Press the key you want to use to launch an application. (If an unsupported key is pressed, a message appears on this screen letting you know.) The cursor moves to the App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the application to which you want to assign the application key.
Page 139: Buttons Icon
document in the Word Mobile application, you need to browse to and choose that document while the cursor is in the Data field. • Tap on OK. • If you need to Edit, Remove or Add another App Launch Key, you can do it from this final screen.
Page 140: One Shots
Chapter 6: Settings One Shots repeats while sliding the bar to the right increases the repeat delay time. Sliding the Repeat rate bar to the left slows the rate at which a key repeats when pressed. Sliding the bar to the right increases the key repeat rate. 6.3.2 One Shots The options in this tab allows you to determine how modifier keys on your WORKABOUT PRO behave.
Page 141: Keyboard Macro Keys
OneShot/Lock OneShot/Lock allows you to combine these functions. When you choose this option and you press the modifier key once, it remains active only until the next key is pressed. If you press the modifier key twice, it is locked ‘on’, remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time to turn it ‘off’.
Page 142 Chapter 6: Settings Keyboard Macro Keys A Record Macro screen is displayed. • Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key. You can type text and numbers, and you can program the function of special keys into a macro.
Page 143: Unicode Mapping
Chapter 6: Settings Unicode Mapping 6.3.4 Unicode Mapping • Tap on the Unicode Mapping tab to display this screen. The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] states to Unicode™ values. This tab shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value.
Page 144: Scancode Remapping
Chapter 6: Settings Scancode Remapping Adding And Changing Unicode Values Important: Changes to Unicode mappings are not saved until you exit the Unicode Mapping tab by tapping on [OK]. • Tap on the Add/Change button. • Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. •...
Page 145 Chapter 6: Settings Scancode Remapping There are three different tables of scancode mappings: the Normal table, the Blue table and the Orange table. The Normal table defines unmodified key presses; the Blue table defines key presses that occur when the [BLUE] modifier is on; the Orange table defines key presses that occur when the [ORANGE] modifier is on.
Page 146 Chapter 6: Settings Scancode Remapping The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed. • Type the scan code in hexidecimal in the field labelled Scancode. Note: The ‘Label’ field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping. Virtual Key, Function And Macro The radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped to: Virtual Key, Function or Macro.
Page 147: Lock Sequence
Removing A Remap • In the Scancode Remapping tab, highlight the scancode you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. • Tap on OK. 6.3.6 Lock Sequence The Lock Sequence tab allows you to lock the hand-held keyboard to prevent keys from being pressed accidentally when, for example, the unit is inserted in a holster.
Page 148: Input
Chapter 6: Settings Input A locked keyboard icon is displayed in the softkey bar when the keyboard is locked. • Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard. 6.4 Input This icon provides access to text input options you can use to tailor the soft keyboard, block recognizer, letter recognizer and transcriber along with voice recording options.
Page 149 Block Recognizer Block Recognizer teaches you how to conform your handwriting to what the hand- held can recognize. Important: Refer to “Block Recognizer And Letter Recognizer” on page 69 for additional details. Keyboard Options This screen is displayed when you choose Keyboard in the Input method drop-down menu.
Page 150 Chapter 6: Settings Input Method Tab To display additional letter recognition options, tap on the Options button in the Letter Recognizer screen. These options allow the Letter Recognizer to better interpret any specialized strokes and accents you may wish to use. Transcriber Options When you choose Transcriber as the input method, three tabs of options are available to you...
Page 151 Chapter 6: Settings Input Method Tab Inking In the Inking tab, you are presented with a number of options. Recognition Delay allows you to determine the time delay between writing something on the Transcriber screen and its recognition into printed text. Enabling Add space after automatically adds a space after each word you write.
Page 152: Options-Additional Choices
Chapter 6: Settings Options–Additional Choices 6.4.1.1 Word Completion This tab speeds the writing process regardless of which input method you choose. When you begin entering a word, this option displays what it assumes is the complete word. You can tap on the word presented rather than typing it in its entirety.
Page 153: Lock
6.5 Lock To protect the data stored in your WORKBOUT PRO, you can assign a password that must be entered each time the unit is switched on. • Tap on Start>Settings, and then tap on the Lock icon. Warning: It is critical that you store your password in a safe place. If you forget it, a ‘clean start’...
Page 154: Menus
Chapter 6: Settings Menus • Tap on OK. A dialog box asks whether or not you want to save you pass- word settings. Tap on YES to save your password assignment. 6.6 Menus Tapping on Start>Settings>Menu icon displays options to customise menus. 6.6.1 Start Menu Tab This tab allows you to define the items that will be listed in your Start menu.
Page 155: Sound & Notifications
6.8 Sound & Notifications This icon allows you to specify when your WORKABOUT PRO will emit sounds. 6.8.1 Sounds • Tap in the checkboxes and radio buttons to enable the event(s) that will cause your unit to emit a sound. 6.8.2 Notifications This tab allows you to determine how you are notified about different events.
Page 156: Today Screen
Chapter 6: Settings Today Screen 6.9 Today Screen This icon allows you to tailor the appearance of the Today screen– the desktop screen. 6.9.1 Appearance This screen allows you to customize the background displayed on the Today screen. • Choose the background you want to use from the list. 6.9.2 Items This tab allows you to choose and sort the items that will be listed in the Today screen.
Page 157: System Tab Settings
• Tap in the checkbox to the left of the items you want displayed in the Today screen. • To rearrange the list of items, highlight the item you want to move up or down and tap on the Move Up or Move Down button. Keep in mind that the Date cannot be moved.
Page 158: About Device
Chapter 6: Settings About Device Copyrights The Copyright tab lists the copyright information for the software loaded on your WORKABOUT PRO. 6.12 About Device Tapping on the About Device icon under Settings>System tab provides access to three tabs related to your WORKABOUT PRO. The Properties tab lists hardware information related to your WORKABOUT PRO.
Page 159: External Power
• Tap on the dropdown menu, and choose the number of seconds or minutes the backlight will remain on when the hand-held is idle. • To Turn on backlight when a button is pressed or the screen is tapped, tap in the checkbox to the left of this option. 6.13.2 External Power This tab determines the behaviour of the backlight when the hand-held is using external rather than battery power.
Page 160: Certificates
Chapter 6: Settings Certificates 6.14 Certificates • Tap on Start>Settings, and then tap on the System tab. • Tap on the Certificates icon. A public key is transmitted as part of a certificate. The certificates listed in the Certificates tabs ensure that the submitted public key is, in fact, the public key that belongs to the submitter.
Page 161: Choosing A Certificate
Root Certificates • To view details about a certificate—who issued the certificate, to whom it was issued, the issue date and the expiry date—tap on a certificate in the list. • To delete a certificate, tap and hold the stylus on a certificate. •...
Page 162: Com Port Manager
Chapter 6: Settings COM Port Manager 6.16 COM Port Manager The COM Port Manager dialog box lists the device names and COM port mappings stored in the registry for the currently active and for dynamic devices like port replicators, USB serial dongles and virtual ports. The COM Port Manager allows you to edit the COM port mappings and add new ports for Bluetooth external connections.
Page 163: Error Reporting
6.17 Error Reporting Error Reporting allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts. 6.18 GPS – Global Positioning System With a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver, you can locate your exact position on a map. However, even without a GPS receiver, several different mapping programs can run on your hand-held.
Page 164 Chapter 6: Settings GPS – Global Positioning System Note: Your WORKBOUT PRO may automatically detect the GPS receiver that you are using and enter the settings in the Hardware tab. If not, you’ll need to enter this information yourself. You can find this information in the user manual of the GPS receiver.
Page 165: Manage Triggers
6.19 Manage Triggers Manage Triggers allows you to configure how bar code scanners and other devices such as RFID readers are triggered. You can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time. •...
Page 166 Chapter 6: Settings Trigger Mappings Double-Click When a key is pressed and released, then pressed again within the configured time (between 0 to 1000 milliseconds), a double-click occurs. See also “Trigger Press Type” on page 132. Show All Modules By default, the trigger mapping list only shows active mappings. Mappings for drivers or applications that are not currently active are not normally displayed.
Page 167: Add And Edit Trigger Mapping
6.19.1.1 Add And Edit Trigger Mapping • Tap on Add to add a new trigger map, or on Edit to edit an existing trigger map. Trigger Key This dropdown list allows you to specify the source of the trigger events, such as the Grip Trigger, Left Scan, etc., for the trigger module selected.
Page 168: Memory
Chapter 6: Settings Memory Add Key Only existing trigger sources are shown in the Source combo-box. To add a new source to this list, tap on the Add Key button. A dialog box pops up, allowing you to select the keyboard key to use as a trigger source. Trigger Press Type You can enable either an Up/Down or Double Click response to a trigger press.
Page 169: Main Tab
Chapter 6: Settings Main Tab 6.20.1 Main Tab This tab indicates the memory allocated for file and data storage and for program storage. 6.20.2 Storage Card The Storage Card screen indicates the total storage card or RAM disk memory along with the amount in use. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual...
Page 170: Running Programs
Chapter 6: Settings Running Programs 6.20.3 Running Programs Running Programs behaves like the task manager found on your desktop PC, allowing you to activate or stop any running programs. • Highlight an application(s). • To end an application, tap on the Stop button. Tap on Stop All if you want to shut down all running applications, or To activate an application, tap on the Activate button.
Page 171: Advanced Tab
6.21.2 Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to manage battery consumption. On Battery Power When the WORKABOUT PRO is operating on battery power, this option allows you to determine how long the unit will remain on when it is not in use. •...
Page 172: Battery Details
Chapter 6: Settings Battery Details 6.21.3 Battery Details This tab lists the specifications and battery capacity status of the battery installed in the WORKABOUT PRO. This is a view-only screen. 6.21.4 Card Slots When you enable one or more of the options listed in this tab, power is supplied to the enabled slot(s).
Page 173: Built-In Devices
Chapter 6: Settings Built-In Devices 6.21.5 Built-In Devices This tab allows you to enable power to the device(s) installed in your unit. Keep in mind that the content of this screen varies depending on the devices installed in your hand-held. Tapping on OK activates your selections. 6.21.6 Suspend Threshold This applet allows you to determine the amount of battery power that you want to reserve in the main battery to protect the data stored in the WORKABOUT PRO.
Page 174: Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup
Chapter 6: Settings Suspend Threshold 6.21.6.1 Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup The Estimated Battery Backup is the amount of battery power that is reserved to protect data until a charged battery can be installed in the hand-held. When the main battery capacity is depleted up to the Estimated Battery Backup reserve specified in the Suspend Threshold tab, the hand-held shuts off automatically and uses the reserve power to preserve the data stored on the WORKABOUT PRO.
Page 175: Wakeup Keys Tab
6.21.7 Wakeup Keys Tab This option allows you to define which key can be pressed to wake the hand-held from a suspend state. 6.22 Regional Settings To display the Regional Settings screen, tap on Start>Settings, and then tap on the System tab followed by the Regional Settings icon.
Page 176: Remove Programs
Chapter 6: Settings Remove Programs 6.23 Remove Programs Tapping on the Remove Programs icon displays a screen listing the programs that can be removed from your unit. • To remove a program, highlight it and then click on the Remove button. 6.24 Screen Icon This icon allows you to align (calibrate) your touchscreen, turn ClearType on and off and adjust the size of the text displayed on the WORKABOUT PRO screen.
Page 177: Scanner Settings
6.25 Scanner Settings The Teklogix Scanners icon in the Settings menu provides access to dialog boxes in which you can tailor bar code options and choose the bar codes your scanner will recognize. • Tap on Start>Settings, and then tap on the System tab followed by the Teklogix Scanner icon.
Page 178: Decoded (Internal) Scanners
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners 6.25.1 Decoded (Internal) Scanners 6.25.1.1 Options — Decoded (Internal) Scanner Dot Time (msec) The value selected for “Dot Time (msec)” determines (in milliseconds) how long the targeting dot remains on before the scanner switches to a normal scan sweep. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can enter a value of 0 msec, 200 msec or 400 msec.
Page 179: Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options
6.25.1.2 Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options Continuous Scan Mode Setting this parameter to ‘on’ keeps the laser on and continuously decoding as long as the scanner button is pressed and held down. Minimum Cancel Time The value assigned to this parameter determines the time delay before the scanner is turned off, once the scanner trigger or button is released.
Page 180: Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners “Linear security level successfully read twice before being decoded: “Linear security level 2” specifies that all types of codes must be successfully read twice before being decoded. “Linear security level 3” specifies that code types other than the following must be successfully read twice before being decoded.
Page 181: Data Options - Decoded (Internal) Scanner
Note: These parameters are only used when either Programmable Raster or Always Raster is assigned to the “2D Scanning Mode” parameter. “2D Raster Height” and “2D Raster Expand Rate” are intended for very specific applications and are usually not required for normal scanning purposes.
Page 182: Code 39
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners ECI Decoder Setting this parameter to on enables the scanner to interpret any Extended Channel Interpretations (ECIs) supported by the scanner. This parameter has no effect on symbols that were not encoded using ECIs. If this parameter is set to off and a symbol that was encoded using an ECI escape is scanned, the scanner transmits the ECI escape followed by the uninterpreted data.
Page 183 Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box labelled Set Code Lengths where you can define the code length that will be decoded by your scanner. Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length.
Page 184 Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Decode Perf. Level This parameter provides three levels of decode performance or “aggressiveness” for Code 39 symbols. Increasing the performance level reduces the amount of required bar code orientation – this is useful when scanning very long and/or truncated bar codes.
Page 185: Code 128
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners 6.25.1.6 Code 128 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 128”. Enable GS1-128/GS1 US Previously UPC/EAN and , these types of bar codes include group separators and start codes. Enable ISBT 128 To successfully scan this variation, “Enable ISBT 128”...
Page 186: Ean 8
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Suffix Char This character, if non-zero, is added after a successfully decoded bar code. Press the key you want to insert in the dialog box attached to this parameter. The ASCII/Unicode key value of the keypress is displayed. Strip Leading This parameter determines the number of characters that will be removed from the beginning of the bar code before the prefix character is added.
Page 187: Upc E
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners UPC-A, Preamble When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed where you can choose one of three options for lead-in characters for UPC-A symbols transmitted to the host device: System Char – system character transmitted with the data, Country code and System Char –...
Page 188: Upc/Ean Shared Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Conv. UPC-E1 To UPC-A This parameter converts UPC-E1 (zero suppressed) decoded data to UPC-A format before transmission. After conversion, data follows UPC-A format and is affected by UPC-A programming selections (e.g., Preamble, Check Digit). Prefix/Suffix Refer to page 149 for details.
Page 189: Code 93
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Security Level This parameter controls the tolerance for decoding edge-to-edge UPC/EAN bar codes. Double-tapping on this parameter displays a dialog box in which you can choose a level from 0 to 3. Lower values have a lower tolerance for misreads, but they also increase the time it takes to decode the bar code.
Page 190: Codabar
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners 6.25.1.13 Codabar Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Codabar” or off to disable it. Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Codabar” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths.
Page 191: Interleaved 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “MSI Plessey” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Page 192: Discrete 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners Set Length L1 And Set Length L2 Lengths for “Interleaved 2 of 5” can be set for Any length, Length within a range, One discrete length or Two discrete lengths. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Page 193: Rss Code
Choosing One discrete length allows you to decode only those codes containing a selected length. Choosing Two discrete lengths allows you to decode only those codes containing two selected lengths. Length within a range allows you to decode a code type within a specified range from 1 to 12. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 194: 158
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Internal) Scanners A composite symbol includes multi-row 2D components making it compatible with linear and area CCD scanners along with linear and rastering laser scanners. The options available for this parameter represent multi-level components of a composite symbol.
Page 195: Decoded (Hhp)
If Code 128 Emulation is set to off, the Micro PDF-417 symbols are transmitted with one of the following prefixes: if the first codeword is 903-907, 912, 914, 915 if the first codeword is 908 or 909 if the first codeword is 910 or 911 Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 196: Code 39
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Minimum Cancel Time The value assigned to this parameter determines the time delay before the scanner is turned off, once the scanner trigger or button is released. This gives the scanner a minimum amount of time to complete its current decode before the scan is cancelled when the user quickly triggers on/off.
Page 197: Trioptic Code
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length Minimum and Maximum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 48. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Append If this parameter enabled, any Code 39 bar code that contains a space as the first character will be “stored in memory”.
Page 198: Ean 13 Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) ISBT Concatenation These codes are not concatenated by default. You need to set this parameter to on to send concatenated code. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Page 199: Ean 8
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) ISBN Translate When this parameter (International Standard Book Number) is enabled, the first 3 characters (‘978’) are ignored and the checksum (0.9, ‘X’) is calculated on the remaining characters. Prefix/Suffix Refer to page 149 for details. 6.25.2.7 EAN 8 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 8”.
Page 200: Upc A Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) 6.25.2.8 UPC A Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC A” bar code scanning recognition. Check Digit If you enable this parameter, a check digit is included with the decoded bar code data. Transmit Number System If this parameter is enabled, the number system digit is transmitted with the decoded bar code data.
Page 201: Upc/Ean Shared Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Expand This parameter expands the UPC E code to a 12 digit UPC-A format. Check Digit If you enable this parameter, a check digit is included with the decoded bar code data. Transmit Number System If this parameter is enabled, the number system digit is transmitted with the decoded bar code data.
Page 202: Code 93
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) 6.25.2.11 Code 93 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Code 93”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths –...
Page 203: Msi Plessey
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Concatenation “Codabar” supports symbol concatenation. When you enable Concatenation, the imager looks for a Codabar symbol with a “D” start character that is adjacent to a symbol with a “D” stop character. In this case, the two messages are concatenated into one with the “D”...
Page 204: Code 11
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Plessey Minimum And Plessey Maximum Length These parameters apply to Plessey bar codes.The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths –...
Page 205: Matrix 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Check Digit When this parameter is set to Validate only, the integrity of a symbol is checked to ensure that it complies with specified algorithms. If “Check Digit” is set to Validate and Transmit, the check digit is validated and transmitted with the data.
Page 206: Discrete 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 48.
Page 207: Rss Code (Reduced Space Symbology)
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 60.
Page 208: Posicode (Reduced Space Symbology)
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) 6.25.2.21 PosiCode (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “PosiCode” scanning capability. PosiCode “PosiCode” is a “position” based symbology. A position based symbology de- couples the widths of the bars from their positions. The centers of the bars are specified to be laid out on a grid of equally spaced parallel lines.
Page 209: 173
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) “GS1-128” uses a series of Application Identifiers to include additional data such as best before dates, batch numbers, quantities, weights and many other attributes needed by the user. EAN/UCC 128 Emulation The options in this parameter allow you to turn this emulation on or off, or to enable RSS Emulation.
Page 210: Micro Pdf-417
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) 6.25.2.25 Micro PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Micro PDF-417”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths –...
Page 211: Code 49
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) 6.25.2.27 Code 49 The “Code 49” bar code is a multiple-row bar code that can encode the full ASCII character set below ASCII 128. Up to 49 alphanumeric characters or 81 numeric characters can be encoded into two to eight rows. Each row is divided by a separator bar.
Page 212: Qr Code
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays a screen in which you can set the minimum and maximum allowable code lengths – 1 to 1500.
Page 213: Aztec
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) 6.25.2.32 2D Aztec Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “2D Aztec”. Aztec Runes Aztec Runes, the smallest type of Aztec Code symbol, has the ability to encode a very short license plate message. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Page 214: Postal: Australian
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.2.35 Postal: Australian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Australian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.2.36 Postal: Canadian Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Canadian”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 215: Postal: Kix
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (HHP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.2.39 Postal: Kix Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Kix”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.2.40 Postal: Korean Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Korean”. Minimum And Maximum Length The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Page 216: Decoded (Intermec Iscp)
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 6.25.3 Decoded (Intermec ISCP) • Tap on the Scanner dropdown menu, and choose Decoded (Intermec ISCP). 6.25.3.1 Options — Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Scanner Laser On Time The value assigned to this parameter determines how long the laser will remain on when the scan button or trigger is pressed.
Page 217: Code 39
Low Power Timeout To extend laser life, you can select the length of time the scanner remains active following a successful decode. The scanner wakes from low power mode when a bar code is scanned – a successful decode restores normal blinking. When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min or 3 min.
Page 218 Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Reading Range Determines the reading distance from which a bar code can be successfully scanned. The default setting, Extended, allows for increased reading distance. Start/Stop Transmit Setting this parameter to on enables the transmission of start and stop characters, which are usually not transmitted.
Page 219: Code 128
6.25.3.4 Code 128 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Code 128”. GS1-128 “GS1-128” is the GS1 implementation of the Code 128 barcode specification. The former correct name was UCC/EAN-128. GS1-128 Identifier “GS1-128 Identifier” allows the AIM ID " ]C1" for EAN 128 to be transmitted or removed.
Page 220: Ean 13 Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) transmitted. Choosing Concatenated or Single transmits single codes or concatenated codes. If only one code of a pair is read, that code will be transmitted as a single code. If both codes in a pair are detected, they will be concatenated provided that ISBT Concat Any Pair (see below) is enabled.
Page 221: Ean 8
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) ISBN Conversion When this parameter (International Standard Book Number) is enabled, the first 3 characters (‘978’) are ignored and the checksum (0.9, ‘X’) is calculated on the remaining characters. Transmit Check Digit If the check digit is to be transmitted with the data, this parameter must be enabled. Prefix/Suffix Refer to page 149 for details.
Page 222: Upc E Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Convert To EAN 13 If this parameter is enabled, a UPC A bar code is converted to EAN 13. Prefix/Suffix Refer to page 149 for details. 6.25.3.8 UPC E Settings Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC E”. Enable UPC-E1 Set this parameter to on to allow “UPC-E1”...
Page 223: Code 93
Addendum An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. This parameter provides two options: Not Required but Transmitted if Read or Required and Transmitted. • Double-tap on Addendum to display a dialog box listing your options. •...
Page 224: Codabar
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 225: Msi Plessey
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Set Length L1, Set Length L2, And Set Length L3 Lengths for “Codabar” can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Double-tapping on these parameters displays dialog boxes where you can define the code length that will be recognized by your scanner.
Page 226: Code 11
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Plessy Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the Plessy bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 227: Matrix 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Reading Range This parameter determines the reading distance from which a bar code can be successfully scanned. The default setting, Extended, allows for increased reading distance. Check Digit Verification The available options for this parameter are Disabled, MOD 10 Check and French CIP.
Page 228: Discrete 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s). Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 229: Telepen
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) 6.25.3.17 Telepen Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Telepen”. Format This parameter allows you to set the bar code character format to either ASCII or Numeric. Minimum Length Minimum lengths for the bar code can be set from 0 to 255. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s).
Page 230: 194
Chapter 6: Settings Decoded (Intermec ISCP) Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.3.19 PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “PDF-417”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.3.20 Micro PDF-417 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Micro PDF-417”. Code 128 Emulation When this parameter is enabled, the scanner transmits data from certain Micro PDF- 417 symbols as if it was encoded in Code 128 symbols.
Page 231: Imager
Chapter 6: Settings Imager 6.25.3.21 Codablock Enable Codablock A Set this parameter to on to enable “Codablock type A”. Enable Codablock F Set this parameter to on to enable “Codablock type F”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.4 Imager •...
Page 232 Chapter 6: Settings Imager Center Bar Code Only Note: This parameter must be disabled when reading Composite bar codes. When more than one bar code is visible in a single snap shot, this parameter allows you to specify that only the centre image within the imager framing marker be read. When this parameter is set to on, the target dot is pointed at the centre image and only that image is returned.
Page 233: Advanced Options - Imager
6.25.4.2 Advanced Options – Imager Important: Do not adjust the advanced options without first consulting Psion Teklogix technical support. Factory Defaults On Reboot The value assigned to this parameter determines whether or not the driver will restore the factory defaults to the imager device on the next reboot. Note: The driver will default the imager device on a ‘clean’...
Page 234 Max Gain, Max Integration And Max Illumination Important: These parameter values should only be changed by qualified Psion Teklogix personnel. These parameters represent internal values used by the 2D imager. The “Auto Exposure” parameter automatically adjusts the “Max Gain”, “Max Integration” and “Max Illumination”...
Page 235: Code 39 Settings
Adaptive Windowing “Adaptive Windowing” is an advanced technique used to speed up bar code recognition in certain applications. This parameter automatically reduces the size of the window to the user-programmed window size when it successfully decodes (which reduces decode time the next time it is used), but increases it to the full size window (1280x1024 for SX5303) on a failed decode.
Page 236: Ean 13
Chapter 6: Settings Imager 6.25.4.5 EAN 13 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “EAN 13”. Addendum An addendum is a separate bar code, supplementary to the main bar code. This parameter provides three options: Disabled, Optional and Required. Depending on the value chosen for this parameter, an addendum is recognized or ignored.
Page 237: Upc A
Chapter 6: Settings Imager 6.25.4.7 UPC A Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC A”. Addendum Refer to “Addendum” on page 200. Prefix/Suffix Refer to page 149 for details. 6.25.4.8 UPC E Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “UPC E”. Addendum Refer to “Addendum”...
Page 238: Interleaved 2 Of 5
Chapter 6: Settings Imager 6.25.4.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Interleaved 2 of 5”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.4.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “RSS Code” scanning capability. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 239: Micro Pdf-417
Chapter 6: Settings Imager 6.25.4.15 Micro PDF-417 Enable Setting this parameter to on enables “Micro PDF-417” bar code scanning. Micro PDF-417 is a multi-row symbology that is useful for applications requiring greater area efficiency but lower data capacity than PDF-417. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 240: Postal: Planet
Chapter 6: Settings Imager Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.4.20 Postal: PlaNET Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: PlaNET”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.4.21 Postal: PostNET Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: PostNET”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 241: Options Tab
Chapter 6: Settings Options Tab 6.25.4.24 Postal: Korean Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Korean”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details. 6.25.4.25 Postal: Royal Enabled Set this parameter to on to enable “Postal: Royal”. Field Size/Char Refer to page 148 for details.
Page 242: Double Click Parameters
Chapter 6: Settings Options Tab 6.25.5.1 Double Click Parameters Click Time (msec) This parameter controls the maximum gap time (in milliseconds) for a double-click. If the time between the first and second clicks of the scanner trigger is within this time, it is considered a double-click.
Page 243: Translations Tab
Chapter 6: Settings Translations Tab Note: To remove the scan result from the screen before the “Result Time” has expired, point the scanner away from the bar code and press the trigger. Good Scan Beep And Bad Scan Beep These parameters determine whether or not the hand-held emits an audible scanner ‘beep’...
Page 244 Chapter 6: Settings Translations Tab • In the Translation tab, tap on the Case # to create rules. • Tap on the No rule dropdown menu to display the rules. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual...
Page 245: Case Rules
When you choose a rule, an associated screen is displayed in which you can define the rule. 6.25.6.1 Case Rules The case rules are defined as follows: • No rule – ignored. • Search and replace – replaces all instances of the match string. (Note that this rule cannot fail.) •...
Page 246: Ports
Chapter 6: Settings Ports 6.25.7 Ports While you cannot configure the scanner, you can configure communications with a serial decoded scanner using the options in this tab. Use these settings to ensure that the communication ports on the WORKABOUT PRO match the settings of the serial devices to which they are connected. If the settings do not match exactly, the devices may not function.
Page 247: Port Replicator Port A (Com5)
Chapter 6: Settings Ports 6.25.7.1 Port Replicator Port A (COM5) Enabled This parameter allows you to turn this port on (enable) and off. Baud Double-tapping on this parameter displays a pop-up window in which you can choose an appropriate baud rate. Data Bits This parameter determines the number of data bits included in each asynchronous data byte.
Page 248: Port Replicator Port B (Com6)
Chapter 6: Settings Ports Parity This parameter determines the type of parity checking used on the data going through the tether port. Double-tapping on this option displays a pop-up window in which you can choose the appropriate “Parity”. 6.25.7.2 Port Replicator Port B (COM6) For details about these parameters, refer to the descriptions under the heading “Port Replicator Port A (COM5)”...
Page 249: Total Recall
Replicator Port A (COM5)” beginning on page 211. 6.26 Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to back up/restore applications and settings. Keep in mind that to protect your data from erasure during a ‘clean start’, the Total Recall profile must be stored on a SD/MMC card or externally to the device on a USB memory stick or on a PC.
Page 250: Creating A Backup Profile
Chapter 6: Settings Creating A Backup Profile • Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the Total Recall icon. In the dropdown menu, you can choose: Create Backup Profile, Restore Selected Profile, View Selected Profile Data, and Delete Selected Profile. Keep in mind that until a profile is created, only one option is available–Create Backup Profile.
Page 251 • Next, choose the type of profile you want to create: - For this device only the operator. - AutoRestore for this device only cally restores itself following a clean start. - AutoRestore for this and other devices matically restores after resuming from a clean start, but it will not contain the touchscreen calibration coordinates or the Wireless radio settings.
Page 252 Chapter 6: Settings Creating A Backup Profile View Selections Depending on what you have selected for inclusion in your profile, you can view a list of all files, selected files, databases, and/or the registry. • If you’re satisfied with the items in the profile, tap on Next. Performing The Backup •...
Page 253: Restoring A Profile
6.26.2 Restoring A Profile To manually restore a profile: • Choose Restore Selected Profile from the dropdown menu, and choose the Profile Name you want to restore. • In the next screen, tap on Restore to restore your profile. 6.27 Connections Tab This tab is used to setup connections using Bluetooth, 802.11 radios, and you can also set up Wireless WAN connections.
Page 254: Beam
Chapter 6: Settings Beam Navigation Bar Connectivity Hotkeys Some of the connectivity icons in the Navigation Bar along the top of the screen are hotkeys that offer shortcuts to connection setups. Tapping on a hotkey displays a bubble that provides information about your connections and provides a shortcut to the Wireless Manager applet where you can set up your connections.
Page 255: Bluetooth Setup
6.29 Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology (approximately 10 meters) that enables data communication between digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks (PAN). It also provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem, exchanging information with other Bluetooth devices and providing network access.
Page 256: Scanning For A New Device
Chapter 6: Settings Scanning For A New Device 6.29.2 Scanning For A New Device • Tap on the Devices tab. To add a new device: • Tap on Add new device... The WORKABOUT PRO scans for a Bluetooth device within a 10 meter range. Any Bluetooth devices within range appear in the Bluetooth list box •...
Page 257: Bluetooth Com Ports
• Type your Passcode. Tap on Next. • In the Display Name screen, edit the name of the device. This is optional. • Tap on Finish. Note: To connect to a Bluetooth-equipped device that’s already been added, tap on the item in Bluetooth list box. 6.29.3 Bluetooth COM Ports Incoming Port The Bluetooth COM Ports dialog box allows you to assign a COM port number.
Page 258: Active Connections List
Chapter 6: Settings Active Connections List Manager” on page 126), a message appears indicating that the COM port you’ve chosen cannot be created. Choose another COM number. Outgoing Port When you connect the WORKABOUT PRO to another device, New Outgoing Port is listed in this dialog box.
Page 259: About Tab
6.29.5 About Tab The About tab displays information about the Bluetooth module, such as the manufacturer name, local address and version. Like the Active tab, this information cannot be edited. 6.29.6 The Bluetooth GPRS Phone Once you’ve completed the Bluetooth settings, you can go ahead and set up communication through your Bluetooth-equipped phone.
Page 260 Chapter 6: Settings The Bluetooth GPRS Phone 3. Tap on the Connections icon. Tap on Add a new modem connection. 4. Type a name for the connection. 5. Tap on the Select a modem dropdown menu, and choose Bluetooth. Tap on Next. 6.
Page 261: Connections - Connecting To The Internet
6.30 Connections – Connecting To The Internet To activate a connection, make certain that any necessary equipment is installed in your hand-held such as a radio. You’ll need the following information from your ISP to make an internet connection: ISP server phone number, user name and password. 1.
Page 262: Modem Connection Setup
Chapter 6: Settings Modem Connection Setup 6.30.1 Modem Connection Setup Before you begin, you’ll need the following information from your ISP or network administrator: telephone number, user name, password, domain name and TCP/IP settings. If your WORKABOUT PRO does not have access to a mobile phone network, insert a modem card in the unit.
Page 263 5. Tap on the Next button. 6. In the next screen, enter the phone number exactly as you want it dialed. If, for example, you need to dial 9 for an outside line, enter 9 at the beginning of the phone number. 7.
Page 264: Advanced Modem Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Modem Connection Setup Changes to Advanced settings are only required in the following instances: To change the baud rate settings, dialing string commands or credit card options. To change port settings. To enter TCP/IP settings because the server to which you are connecting does not dynamically assign addresses.
Page 265 Extra Dial-String Modem Commands • Type your credit card number in this field. Cancel If Not Connected In • Tap in the checkbox next to this option to enable this option to make certain that the WORKABOUT PRO does not stay online too long while waiting to connect with a network.
Page 266 Chapter 6: Settings Modem Connection Setup Stop Bits This parameter specifies the number of stop bits communication. Flow Control This parameter selects the type of flow control used in your hand-held computer. The WORKABOUT PRO can perform Software or Hardware handshaking, or you can choose None.
Page 267: Wireless Power Icon
Server Settings Tab Important: If your server assigns IP addresses dynamically, you will not need to change these settings. Servers requiring assigned IP addresses may also need a way to map computer names to IP addresses. The WORKABOUT PRO supports a variety of name resolution options: DNS, Alt DNS, WINS and Alt WINS.
Page 268: Flight Mode - Disabling Wireless Components
Chapter 6: Settings Flight Mode – Disabling Wireless Components • Tap on Start>Settings>Connections>Wireless Power icon. 6.31.1 Flight Mode – Disabling Wireless Components To disable all wireless components when, for example, you are taking your hand- held onto a plane where wireless connections need to be shut down: •...
Page 269: Network Adaptors
6.31.3 Network Adaptors Important: For RA2041 (Summit) CF card adaptor setup details, refer to “Setting Up A RA2041 Radio–Summit Client Utility” on page 73. When the network card is inserted in your unit for the first time, the Network Settings screen is displayed automatically so that you can configure the card. If it does not appear, or if you want to change settings: •...
Page 270: Changing Network Card Settings
Chapter 6: Settings Changing Network Card Settings Note: Because most networks use DHCP, you should not need to change these settings unless instructed to do so by your network administrator. • If necessary, use a network cable to connect the network card to your network.
Page 271: Managing An Existing Connection
• Choose the type of authentication in this screen. If you choose A pre-shared key, type the key provided by your network administrator. • Tap on Next. • Type your user name, password and domain name. If a domain name was not provided to you, try the connection without entering a domain name.
Page 272: Changing A Connection Setting Name
Chapter 6: Settings Managing An Existing Connection • To launch a connection from this screen, press and hold the stylus on the connection you want to activate. Choose Connect from the pop-up menu. • To delete a connection, press and hold the stylus on the connection you want to delete.
Page 273: Selecting A Network
6.31.7 Selecting A Network Important: Normally, you will not need to change these settings. Contact your ISP or network administrator before making any changes. Private networks are used for work-related activities. Internet networks are used for home connection to your ISP. The My Work Network settings are used for private network connections (corporate networks), while My ISP settings are used for Internet network connections.
Page 274: Proxy Server Setup
Chapter 6: Settings Proxy Server Setup 6.31.8 Proxy Server Setup Note: If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchroniza- tion, the WORKABOUT PRO will download the appropriate settings dur- ing synchronization from your PC. If these settings are not on your PC, or if they need to be changed, you’ll need to set up the proxy server connec- tion manually.
Page 275: Wireless Statistics
6.31.8.1 Changing Advanced Proxy Server Settings • To change advanced settings such as the port number or proxy server type, tap on the Advanced button. • Tap on the proxy type you want to change. For the appropriate server type, type the proxy server name and port.
Page 276: Establishing A Connection
Chapter 6: Settings Establishing A Connection The letter in the signal strength icon (G for GSM/GPRS, U for UMTS and X for CDMA/1xRTT) indicates that a packet data service is available and initialized. Keep in mind that the signal strength icon is displayed without a letter if packet data service is not available or if it is available but not yet initialized.
Page 277: Disconnecting From A Network
• Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the System tab followed by the Wireless WAN icon. Note: If you are prompted to enter a PIN, refer to “Entering A PIN” on page 242 for details. The Status field indicates when the unit is ready to connect–the Connect Data button is enabled.
Page 278: Advanced Information
Chapter 6: Settings Advanced Information When the WORKABOUT PRO network connection is severed, the Status field displays Ready to Connect. A unit equipped with a GSM/GPRS expansion board displays the signal strength in the main Wireless WAN screen, even while a connection is active. Units equipped with certain other modems (e.g.
Page 279: Error States
Once the correct PIN or PUK is entered or if none was required, the modem is instructed to perform a GSM network registration followed by a GPRS attach. The main Wireless WAN dialog box reflects the progress of the initialization. •...
Page 280: Tools Menu
NDIS error An internal software error has occurred. If a reset does not clear this condi- tion, Psion Teklogix technical support may need to investigate further. 6.33.5 Tools Menu The Tools menu in the main Wireless WAN dialog box offers some additional, advanced setup features.
Page 281 To activate the automatic connection mode: • Tap on the OK button. While automatic connection mode is enabled, the Connect Data button in the main Wireless LAN dialog box changes to Disable Auto. To close the currently active connection (if any) and disable the automatic connection mode: •...
Page 282 Chapter 6: Settings Tools Menu • A customer has subscribed for a static IP address. By definition this must be configured manually. Important: For CDMA/1xRTT, automatic configuration is not available – connections must be configured manually. Under APN, the packet service access number must be entered (typically “#777”). In the following section, all the parameters that need to be configured for a connection (such as APN, user name, password, DNS server addresses etc.) are referred to as a profile.
Page 283 Chapter 6: Settings Tools Menu Delete The selected profile is deleted. You cannot delete the Default profile. Activate When this button is chosen, the selected profile is made the active profile. Activation is possible only if the Enable automatic configuration: checkbox is unchecked.
Page 284: Security Configuration
Chapter 6: Settings Tools Menu Advanced IP The Advanced IP button in the Show Profile and Edit Profile dialog boxes opens another dialog box that allows you to configure a static IP address as well as the IP addresses for the primary and secondary DNS and WINS resolvers. 6.33.5.2 Security Configuration The Security Configuration dialog box is called up through the Tools menu.
Page 285: Network Configuration
If unauthorized access to the device is a concern, the Require PIN on resume checkbox should be checked. In this case, you will be prompted whenever a PIN is required and the PIN is not stored. 6.33.5.3 Network Configuration Note: Network configuration is not available with CDMA modems. In the main Wireless WAN screen: •...
Page 286: Driver Mode Configuration
Chapter 6: Settings Tools Menu 6.33.5.4 Driver Mode Configuration By default, the Wireless WAN driver is enabled (the Enable driver checkbox is checked). The driver must be disabled in order to access the modem directly (e.g. dial-up data, fax, or in order to manually submit AT commands to the modem for development, testing, approvals, etc.).
Page 287: Modem Information
6.33.5.5 Modem Information The fields in this dialog box cannot be edited – they only display information about the WORKABOUT PRO modem. If the network operator has not programmed a user’s phone number into the SIM, the Phone field remains empty. The modem serial number is called IMEI for GSM modems and ESN for CDMA modems.
Page 288: Sms Menu
Chapter 6: Settings SMS Menu • Enabled – Always On When the WORKABOUT PRO enters suspend mode, the modem remains powered indefinitely. • Enabled – Keep on for 5 min • Enabled – Keep on for 15 min • Enabled – Keep on for 30 min •...
Page 289: New Sms
Chapter 6: Settings SMS Menu 6.33.6.1 New SMS Tapping on New opens a dialog box for sending a new SMS message. The recipient's phone number (to be entered in the To field) can consist of the digits 0 through 9, as well as the * and # characters, optionally preceded by one + character, indicating an international number (i.e.
Page 290: Outbox
Chapter 6: Settings SMS Menu is sorted with the most recently received message first. The list can be sorted by any other column by clicking on the corresponding column heading. Clicking the same column heading twice reverses the sort order. Pressing any letter or digit moves the highlight to the next message whose address begins with that letter or number.
Page 291: Sms Configuration
6.33.6.4 SMS Configuration Tapping on SMS Configuration opens the SMS configuration dialog. The SMS Centre Address follows the same rules as the recipient's phone number in the New message dialog. The Message Validity Period parameter is sent to the SMS Centre with each message sent subsequently and instructs the SMS Centre on how long it should attempt to deliver the message to the recipient (the SMS Centre may impose an upper limit on the validity period regardless of the setting).
Page 293 ROGRAMS 7.1 Games ........259 7.2 ActiveSync®...
Page 294: Chapter 7: Programs
Chapter 7: Programs 7.11.3 Deleting A Photo ......277 7.11.4 Editing A Photo ......278 7.11.5 Creating A Slide Show .
Page 295: Games
Chapter 7: Programs Games The Programs menu provides access to all the applications available on your WORKABOUT PRO. • Tap on Start>Programs to display this screen. Tapping on an icon in this screen launches the associated applet. Figure 7.1 Programs Tabs 7.1 Games Your WORKABOUT PRO is equipped with a few standard games Bubble Breaker...
Page 296: Synchronization Wizard
Chapter 7: Programs Synchronization Wizard 7.2.1 Synchronization Wizard If your corporation has a Microsoft Exchange Server with Exchange Server ActiveSync installed, you can use the Synchronization Wizard to synchronize your WORKABOUT PRO with the server. When you connect the WORKABOUT PRO to your PC, a screen is displayed to help you synchronize your device.
Page 297: Activesync Options
7.2.2 ActiveSync Options • In the ActiveSync program on your PC, tap on Tools>Options to display the Sync Options tab. • Tap in the checkboxes to choose the types of information you want Active- Sync to synchronize. 7.2.3 Scheduling Synchronization To choose when your data will be synchronized: •...
Page 298: Connecting To The Internet With Activesync
Chapter 7: Programs Connecting To The Internet With ActiveSync • Tap on the drop-down menu next to Peak times to determine how often ActiveSync will synchronize during the busiest e-mail traffic times and next to Off peak times for slower e-mail times. 7.2.4 Connecting To The Internet With ActiveSync If your PC is connected to the Internet and your WORKABOUT PRO is connected to your PC with ActiveSync, then your WORKABOUT PRO is connected to...
Page 299: Download Agent
7.6 Download Agent This option is not supported on the WORKABOUT PRO. 7.7 Excel Mobile Excel Mobile is an abridged version of Microsoft Excel, an electronic spreadsheet program. If you’re familiar the Excel application on your PC, you’ll be able to navigate Excel Mobile.
Page 300: Workbook Components
Chapter 7: Programs Workbook Components 7.7.1 Workbook Components Address of selected text Status bar Menu bar • If the toolbar is not visible, tap on the View>Toolbar. By default, a new workbook has three worksheets in it. Each worksheet has 256 columns and 16,384 rows.
Page 301: Entering Data In A Worksheet
• Tap Rename to assign a new name, Insert to add a new worksheet, Delete to remove the worksheet, and Move Up or Move Down to change the order of the worksheets. 7.7.3 Entering Data In A Worksheet • Tap on the cell in which you want to type text or numbers. A border appears around the cell.
Page 302: Working With Cells, Rows And Columns
Chapter 7: Programs Working With Cells, Rows and Columns Entering Symbols To enter symbols like hatch symbol (#) or to change the character set: • Tap on Menu>Insert>Symbol. • In the Insert Symbol dialog box, choose the font you would prefer to use. •...
Page 303 Inserting Rows And Columns To insert a cell, row or column: • Tap a cell in the workbook next to which you want to insert a cell, row or column. • Tap Menu>Insert>Cells, or Tap and hold the stylus on a cell. In the pop-up menu, choose Insert Cells. The Insert Cells screen appears.
Page 304: Creating Formulas
Chapter 7: Programs Creating Formulas 7.7.5 Creating Formulas A formula is an equation beginning with an = sign that performs operations on your data. The operations can be mathematical and can use numbers, text or cell addresses. You can enter formulas manually, or you can use the Insert function command that lists a collection of standard formulas.
Page 305 In the example above, the objective is to add the expenses together, placing the total in the cell next to Total. • Tap the stylus in cell B1 appears in the entry bar. • Since in this example, we want to add values together, tap the stylus on the plus sign ‘+’...
Page 306 Chapter 7: Programs Creating Formulas • Tap on the formula you want to use was used ‘SUM(number1,number2,...)’, and tap on OK. – Important: The formula is displayed in the entry bar of the worksheet. This formula is a model. The information in the parentheses must be replaced by your data.
Page 307: File Explorer
• Tap the stylus on the next cell you want included in the formula – remember to separate each entry with a comma. • When you’re done, tap on the check mark to the left of the entry bar. The formula is calculated and the total is entered in the cell you selected at the outset. 7.8 File Explorer Windows Mobile 5.0 files are stored in folders and sub-folders that are accessible through File Explorer.
Page 308: Creating A Note
Chapter 7: Programs Creating A Note Notes can also be shared through e-mail and synchronization with your PC. • Tap on Start>Programs>Notes to launch this application. • If a blank Note like the sample screen here is not displayed, tap on New in the softkey bar.
Page 309 To convert handwriting into text: • Tap on the pen tool • Tap on Menu>Tools>Recognize. The text in the note is converted from handwritten to printed text. Note: To convert only a specific portion of your handwritten note into printed type, tap the stylus just before the first letter of the text, pause for a sec- ond, and then drag your stylus across the text you want to select.
Page 310: Renaming A Note
Chapter 7: Programs Renaming A Note Failed Conversions The Recognize tool sometimes gets the conversion wrong. If some words are not converted properly: • Press and hold the stylus on the incorrectly converted word. • In the pop-up menu, choose Alternative to display a list of possible alterna- tives to the incorrectly converted word.
Page 311 • Tap on Menu>View Recording Toolbar. • Tap on the Record button to record. • Begin speaking into the microphone on the WORKABOUT PRO, or move the hand-held to within a few feet of the source of the sound you want to record.
Page 312: Synchronizing A Note
Chapter 7: Programs Synchronizing A Note 7.10.5 Synchronizing A Note Like Messaging, Tasks, Contacts and so on, the Notes program can be synchronized with Outlook on your PC. In this way, all notes, recordings and drawings created in the Notes program are copied to your PC and can be edited in Outlook’s Notes module. To synchronize Notes with Outlook: •...
Page 313: Moving Photos To The Workbout Pro
Important: The Pictures & Videos program can only display .bmp or .jpg for- mats. Photos in other formats will need to be converted on your PC before they are transferred to the WORKABOUT PRO. 7.11.1 Moving Photos To The WORKBOUT PRO •...
Page 314: Editing A Photo
Chapter 7: Programs Editing A Photo 7.11.4 Editing A Photo • Tap a thumbnail photo to open it. • Tap on Menu>Edit. The Rotate command is now displayed in the softkey bar. Additional editing tools are now listed in the Menu. 7.11.5 Creating A Slide Show To view a slide show: •...
Page 315: First-Time Startup
Note: MSN and Hotmail e-mail addresses are valid Passports accounts. • Set up a connection on your mobile device such as a modem or wireless connection. Refer to “Connections Tab” beginning on page 217 for details. • Set up an MSN Hotmail or Passport account. To set up an MSN account, go to To set up a hotmail account, go to Important:...
Page 316: Adding Contacts
Chapter 7: Programs Adding Contacts The MSN - Sign In dialog box is displayed. • Type your E-mail address–your MSN Passport or Hotmail e-mail account. • In the Password field, type your MSN Passport or Hotmail password. • Tap on Sign In. 7.12.4 Adding Contacts The people you plan to chat with are known as your contacts in Pocket MSN.
Page 317: Blocking And Unblocking A Contact
7.12.5 Blocking And Unblocking A Contact To block a contact: • In the startup MSN Messenger screen, press and hold the stylus on a contact whose messages you want to block. • Choose Block in the pop-up menu. On the MSN Messenger screen, you’ll see a red slash through the icon next to this contact’s name.
Page 318: Search
Chapter 7: Programs Search 7.14 Search • Tap Start>Programs, and then tap on the Search icon. • In the Search for field, type the item for which you’re looking. • To narrow your search, tap on the Type dropdown menu and choose from a list of pre-existing programs.
Page 319: Messaging-The Inbox
To go to a web site: • Connect your WORKABOUT PRO to the Internet. (Refer to “Connecting To The Internet With ActiveSync” on page 262 for details.) • Tap on Start>Programs>Internet Explorer to open Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer is also available from the Today screen. •...
Page 320: Folders
Chapter 7: Programs Folders 7.15.1 Folders If you use an Outlook e-mail account, messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook are automatically synchronized with your WORKABOUT PRO. You can use ActiveSync on your PC to synchronize additional folders. The folders and messages you move are mirrored on the server.
Page 321 • In ActiveSync on your PC, tap on Tools>Options in the tool bar at the top of the screen. • Make certain that a check mark is displayed in the checkbox next to E-mail. Tap on OK. Once you check E-mail for synchronization, Outlook e-mail messages are synchronized as part of the general synchronization process.
Page 322: Changing Synchronization Settings
Chapter 7: Programs Changing Synchronization Settings 7.15.3 Changing Synchronization Settings • In ActiveSync on your PC, double-tap the E-mail item in the Sync Options tab. • Tap on the Select Folder button. • Add a checkmark next to the folders in this screen that you want to synchro- nize with your WORKABOUT PRO, and tap on OK.
Page 323: Creating A New Account
The E-mail Synchronization screen is displayed again. • If you want to accept file attachments, add a check mark next to Include file attachments. To limit the size, tap on Only if smaller than, and specify a size in the KB box. •...
Page 324: Moving Around Terminal Services Client
Chapter 7: Programs Moving Around Terminal Services Client • Tap on Start>Programs>Terminal Services Client. • If the Recent Servers list contains any servers to which you have recently connected, tap on the server. • To connect to a new server, type the server’s name in the Server field. •...
Page 325: Improving Browser Performance
7.17.4 Improving Browser Performance When you reduce the time taken to refresh a Web page, Internet Explorer performance is improved. • On your PC, in Internet Explorer, choose Tools>Internet Options, and tap on the Advanced tab. • Disable the check mark next to Use smooth scrolling. 7.17.5 Disconnecting Without Ending A Session Important: These commands are accessed from the Start menu in the Termi-...
Page 326: Creating A New Document
Chapter 7: Programs Creating A New Document If you’ve already create a Word Mobile document, it will be listed in the Word Mobile window. • Tap on New in the softkey bar to create a new Word document 7.18.1 Creating A New Document The softkeys in the softkey bar provide the tools you’re already familiar with when working with Microsoft Word on your desktop PC.
Page 327: Data Entry Modes
7.18.2 Data Entry Modes In addition to the soft keyboard, you can enter text using Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer or Transcriber. Refer to “Entering Text” on page 66 for details. You can also use the WORKABOUT PRO keyboard for data entry. 7.18.3 Sharing Documents With Your PC Documents created on a PC are recognized by your WORKABOUT PRO.
Page 329 XPANSION 8.1 Expansion Modules......295 8.1.1 Imager And Laser Scanner Expansion Modules... . 295 8.1.2 Compact Flash Radios &...
Page 331: Chapter 8: Expansion Modules
8.1 Expansion Modules Easily installed expansion modules such as 802.11 radios, internal scanners and imagers available for the WORKABOUT PRO allow you to customise this hand- held to meet your specific mobile computing requirements. Each expansion module is shipped with a detailed instruction sheet that steps you through the installation process.
Page 333 ERIPHERAL EVICES 9.1 Carrying Accessories ......299 9.1.1 Attaching The Hand Strap ..... . . 299 9.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip .
Page 334: Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories 9.6 Quad Battery Charger–Model #WA3004-G1 ....313 9.6.1 Charging Batteries ......314 9.6.2 Battery Charge Duration .
Page 335: Carrying Accessories
9.1 Carrying Accessories There are a variety of carrying accessories to help the operator work safely and comfortably with the WORKABOUT PRO. Carrying Accessory Hand Strap Pistol Grip Pistol Grip for SX5393 Imager WA6002-G1 Protective Vinyl Case Soft Shell Holster Table 9.1 Carrying Accessories Important: Do not use adhesives such as Loctite to secure screws on...
Page 336 Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Attaching The Hand Strap • Use a Phillips screwdriver to attach the strap to the two threaded inserts on the back of the WORKABOUT PRO, near the top of the unit • Stretch the hand strap toward the base of the WORKABOUT PRO, and hook the bottom of the strap into the slot near the base of the battery pack.
Page 337: Attaching The Pistol Grip
9.1.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip The pistol grip is attached to the four threaded inserts on the back of the WORK- ABOUT PRO. Four Phillips head screws are provided with this accessory. Note: Prior to installation, make sure the trigger mechanism is securely snapped into the pistol grip body and that the trigger operates properly.
Page 338: Protective Carrying Case
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Protective Carrying Case • Tighten the screws to a torque of 3 lbs-in (3kgf-cm) to secure the pistol grip in place. 9.1.3 Protective Carrying Case A carrying case is available for WORKABOUT PROs to shield the unit from damage.
Page 339 Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Protective Carrying Case • Slide your belt through the belt loop. Figure 9.2 Attaching The Belt Loop Alternatively, you can attach a plastic clip to the swivel belt loop and clip it to your waistband or belt.
Page 340: Soft Shell Holster
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Soft Shell Holster 9.1.4 Soft Shell Holster A soft shell holster with removable belt and swivel holster pad can be used to hang a WORKABOUT PRO with a pistol grip from you waist Swivel Holster Pad and Removable Belt •...
Page 341: The Batteries
Important: Keep in mind when ordering a charger or docking station, you must also order the appropriate power cord separately. Psion Teklogix offers a variety of chargers and docking stations for the WORKABOUT PRO. These include: • Single Battery Charger •...
Page 342: Power Consumption Considerations
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Power Consumption Considerations 9.3.2 Power Consumption Considerations Check to ensure the mains circuit supplying chargers and/or docking stations is adequate for the load, especially if several chargers and docking stations are being powered from the same circuit. •...
Page 343: Desktop Docking Station
• The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and that the wire size is larger than 16 AWG. • Do not expose the charger to rain or snow. • Do not place batteries in the charger if they are cold from extended exposure to a freezer or outside temperatures below 10°C (50°F).
Page 344: Charging A Battery Installed In The Workabout Pro
WORKABOUT PRO along with a spare battery pack. Spare Battery Charge Well DC IN Socket Important: This docking station can only be used to charge Psion Teklogix approved Lithium-Ion batteries WA3000-G1 and WA3006. 9.4.1 Charging A Battery Installed In The WORKABOUT PRO •...
Page 345: Battery Charge Duration
9.4.3 Battery Charge Duration A fully discharged battery can take up to 5 hours to charge. The desktop docking station stops applying power to the battery when it is fully charged of overcharge if the battery remains in the charge well. 9.4.4 Charger LED Indicators Figure 9.7 Battery Charge Status The desktop docking station is equipped with a single dual-coloured LED indicator...
Page 346: Desktop Docking Station Ports
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Desktop Docking Station Ports 9.4.6 Desktop Docking Station Ports DC IN Socket The desktop docking station is equipped with two USB ports connect peripherals such as a printer, keyboard, etc. and a Client USB to connect the docking station to a PC.
Page 347: Linking A Workabout Pro To An Ethernet Network
• Back up WORKABOUT PRO files to the PC, then restore them from the PC to the hand-held again, if needed, and so on. You can use the Getting Started CD included with your WORKABOUT PRO to install ActiveSync. 9.4.8 Linking A WORKABOUT PRO To An Ethernet Network An USB-Ethernet adaptor cable the WORKABOUT PRO to an Ethernet network through a desktop docking station.
Page 348: Troubleshooting The Docking Station Operations
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Troubleshooting The Docking Station Operations 9.4.9 Troubleshooting The Docking Station Operations The indicators, applications and drivers required to use and monitor the desktop docking station as a dock (as opposed to a charger) are installed on the WORKABOUT PRO 9.5 Single Battery Charger–Model #WA3001-G1 The single battery charger is designed to charge a single battery.
Page 349: Charge Indicators-The Led
9.5.3 Charge Indicators–The LED The LED on the top of the charger indicates battery charge progress. LED Behaviour Solid green Fast flashing green Slow flashing green Solid red Flashing red Flashing red then green in a 3 second cycle Table 9.3 Single Battery LED Behaviour Note: Battery charging continues whether the hand-held is switched on or off.
Page 350: Charging Batteries
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Charging Batteries 9.6.1 Charging Batteries • Slide the battery into a charge well, aligning the contacts on the battery with the contacts in the charge well. 9.6.2 Battery Charge Duration A fully discharged battery can take up to 4 hours to charge. The quad battery charger stops applying power to the battery when it is fully charged overcharge if the battery remains in the charge well.
Page 351: Power Led Does Not Light Up
9.6.4.3 Power LED Does Not Light Up • Remove all batteries, and unplug the charger. • Connect another device to the mains outlet to ensure there is power. • Remove the IEC mains power cable from the charger, and check it for damage. •...
Page 352: Quad Docking Station-Model #Wa4004-G1
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Quad Docking Station–Model #WA4004-G1 9.7 Quad Docking Station–Model #WA4004-G1 Note: The quad docking station is shipped with a docking manual. It is critical that this manual be reviewed for additional information and updates. The quad docking station permits each of four docked WORKABOUT PROs to communicate with a 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network at greater than 2Mbps.
Page 353: Quad Indicators
A user application must be loaded onto each WORKABOUT PRO that utilizes the quad dock for communication. When the network is connected and this application is loaded, the quad dock is ready for use. 9.7.2 Quad Indicators The quad dock is equipped with a power indicator LED and RJ45 link and traffic indicator LEDs.
Page 354: Battery Charging-Led Behaviour
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Battery Charging–LED Behaviour 9.7.5 Battery Charging–LED Behaviour The quad docking station supplies DC power to enable the WORKABOUT PRO internal fast charger. Charge status is displayed on the hand-held LED turns red while the battery is being charged and turns green once the charge is complete.
Page 355: Ac Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable
9.8 AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable 3-Point Tether Connector Tether Cable Tether Port DC IN Socket Figure 9.12 WORKABOUT PRO AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable Tether Port Figure 9.13 Bottom Of WORKABOUT PRO Connecting an AC wall adaptor (WA3220-G1) and tether cable (CA1050-G1) to your WORKABOUT PRO will supply AC power to your unit.
Page 356 Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories AC Wall Adaptor And Tether Cable • Choose the adaptor plug that is suitable for use in your country. Slide the adaptor plug into the Universal AC power supply, snapping it into place. These two pieces, coupled, are referred to as an AC adaptor. •...
Page 357: Automotive Power Adaptor
9.9 Automotive Power Adaptor Tether Connector Tether Cable Tether Port Figure 9.15 Automotive Adaptor The automotive power adaptor, model number WA3112-G1, is an optional accessory that allows you to power your WORKABOUT PRO through your vehicle cigarette lighter. • Attach a tether cable to the base of the WORKABOUT PRO. •...
Page 358: Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations
Psion Teklogix strongly recommends that you seek professional mounting advice from the vehicle manufacturer.
Page 359: Wiring Guidelines
For replacement parts and instructions contact Psion Teklogix. Partial disassembly is required. 9.10.5 Powered Cradle Installation In High Voltage Vehicles Warning: Voltages exceeding 60VDC are considered hazardous.
Page 360: Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories Powered Vehicle Cradle Installation must also be installed out of the vehicle operator’s reach. Exposing an accessible power connector to water or other liquids could create a hazardous situation resulting in serious injury or death. Installation of powered cradles in vehicles that operate above 60VDC require special consideration.
Page 361: The Port Replicator
Chapter 9: Peripheral Devices & Accessories The Port Replicator 9.10.6.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The Cradle A 1.8 meter (6 foot) extension power cable (PN 13985) is supplied with your powered vehicle cradle. This cable should be wired to a filtered, fused (maximum 10A) accessory supply on the vehicle.
Page 362: Bluetooth Peripherals
Bluetooth peripherals, including GSM/GPRS handsets, scanners, printers, and so on. The range of the Bluetooth radio is limited to approximately 5 meters. Psion Teklogix provides built-in support for the Bluetooth peripherals listed below. • GSM/GPRS universal handset •...
Page 363 PECIFICATIONS 10.1 Hand-Held Computer Specifications ....329 10.2 Radio Specifications ......331 10.3 Scanner Specifications .
Page 365: Chapter 10: Specifications
Note: Performance specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. 10.1 Hand-Held Computer Specifications WORKABOUT PRO C Models Size • Length: 8.7" (221mm) • Width: 3" (76mm) at grip area tapering to 3.6" (92mm) at display area. • Depth: 1.2" (31mm) at grip area tapering to 1.7" (44mm) at display area. Weight With battery: 16 oz.
Page 366 Chapter 10: Specifications Hand-Held Computer Specifications Power Management • 3.7V Standard Capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery - up to 8 hours of operation. • 3.7V High-Capacity Li-ion rechargeable battery - up to 12 hours of operation. • Advanced Smart Battery w/ gas gauge. •...
Page 367: Radio Specifications
10.2 Radio Specifications 802.11g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (Model Number RA2040) Form Factor Antenna Port Transmit Power Frequency Range Channels RX Sensitivity Data Rates 802.11g Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (Model Number RA2041) Form Factor Antenna Port Transmit Power Frequency Range Channels RX Sensitivity Data Rates...
Page 368: Scanner Specifications
Chapter 10: Specifications Scanner Specifications RX Sensitivity (BER<=0.1%) Data Rate 10.3 Scanner Specifications 10.3.1 SE 1223HP, LR, ALR And SE 955HP Specifications Scan Engine Scan Angle 42º ± 2º 35 (± 5) scans/sec Scan Rate (bi-directional) Scan Pattern Linear Wavelength 650nm Input Voltage 5.0 VDC ±...
Page 369: Se 1223Hp Decode Zone
10.3.1.1 SE 1223HP Decode Zone Minimum range Mil Size Inches 2.75 2.25 1.75 3.75 10.3.1.2 SE 1223LR Decode Zone Minimum range Mil Size Inches 70 reflective 100 reflective High quality symbols in normal room light. WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual SE 1223HP, LR, ALR And SE 955HP Specifications 4,844 Lux to 86,112 Lux Maximum...
Page 370: Ev15 Imager Specifications
Chapter 10: Specifications EV15 Imager Specifications 10.3.1.3 SE 1223ALR Decode Zone Mil Size 70 reflective 100 reflective High quality symbols in normal room light. 10.3.1.4 SE 955HP Decode Zone * dependent on width of bar code 10.3.2 EV15 Imager Specifications Parameter Light Source Scan Angle...
Page 371: Hhp5180 Imager
Parameter Reading Distance Symbologies Ambient Light Shock Vibration 10.3.2.1 EV15 Imager Decode Zone Mil Size High quality symbols in normal room light. 10.3.3 HHP5180 Imager Parameter Image Sensor Motion Tolerance Rotational Sensitivity Viewing Angle Ambient Light Illumination LEDs Aiming: WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual EV15 Up to 90cm (35 in) UPC (E&A), EAN, RSS, Code 39, Code 128,...
Page 372: Hhp5180 Imager Decode Zone
Chapter 10: Specifications HHP5180 Imager Parameter Symbologies supported Size Weight Operational Input Voltage: Current Draw: Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Shock 10.3.3.1 HHP5180 Imager Decode Zone Performance Focal Point 7 inches (17.8 cm) from lens plate 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) from lens plate SR Working 8.3 mil Linear Range*...
Page 373: Sx5393 Imager
Performance 6.6 mil SF Working 7.5 mil Linear PDF417 Range* (.019 cm) (.017 cm) 2.8 in. Near (7.1cm) (6.4cm) 6 in. (15.2cm) (16.5cm) *Data characterized at 23°C and 0 lux ambient light. 10.3.4 SX5393 Imager Parameter Optical Resolution Field of view at 6 inches Pitch Angle Skew Angle Ambient Light...
Page 374: Battery Test Specifications
Chapter 10: Specifications Battery Test Specifications 10.3.4.1 SX5393 Imager Decode Zone 10.4 Battery Test Specifications 10.4.1 Standard Capacity–2000 mAh (Model WA3000-G1) 10.4.1.1 Electrical Specifications Note: The electrical specifications apply for ambient temperature TAMB of 0 unless otherwise stated. °C Description Interface Chipset Rated Voltage Rated Capacity...
Page 375: Standard Discharge
Description Discharge Current Internal Resistance Battery Pack Electrical Specifications Description Over voltage detection voltage Charge enable Under voltage detection voltage Over current detection current Short-circuit detection current Short-circuit detection voltage Over voltage delay time Under voltage delay time Over current delay time Short-circuit delay time Recovery charge current 10.4.1.2 Standard Discharge...
Page 376: Environmental Test
Chapter 10: Specifications Standard Capacity–2000 mAh (Model WA3000-G1) Description Charge/Discharge cycle Capacity_2 Over discharge Self discharge Temperature Temperature/Humid- ity cycle Dry heat Electro-Static Dis- charge 10.4.1.3 Environmental Test Description Drop Storage at high temp. Storage at low temp. Storage at high temp. and humidity WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual Condition...
Page 377: High Capacity-3000 Mah (Model Wa3006)
Description Storage temp. cycling IEC68-2-14 Test BS2011 Part 2.1 Vibration resistance FDC (IEC68-2-37) Impact shock resis- tance ESC protection 10.4.2 High Capacity–3000 mAh (Model WA3006) 10.4.2.1 Electrical Specifications Note: The electrical specifications apply for ambient temperature TAMB of 0 unless otherwise stated. °C Description Interface Chipset...
Page 378: Standard Discharge
Chapter 10: Specifications High Capacity–3000 mAh (Model WA3006) Battery Pack Electrical Specifications Description Over voltage detection voltage Charge enable Under voltage detection voltage Over current detection current Short-circuit detection current Short-circuit detection voltage Over voltage delay time Under voltage delay time Over current delay time Short-circuit delay time Recovery charge current...
Page 379: Environmental Test
Description After standard charge, measured the time taken for a Capacity_2 standard discharge. After standard charge, apply a standard discharge followed by a standby discharge. Then measured Over discharge capacity after carrying out standard charge and then a fast discharge. After a standard charge, keep battery at 25°C for 30 Self discharge days.
Page 380: Maxell Ml2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery
Chapter 10: Specifications Maxell ML2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery Description Storage temp. cycling Vibration resistance Impact shock resis- tance ESC protection 10.4.3 Maxell ML2032 Rechargeable Coin Battery Model System Nominal Voltage (V) Nominal Capacity (mAh*) Nominal Discharge Current (µA) Depth of Discharge = 10% Depth of Discharge = 20% Temperature Ranges Operating...
Page 381: Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices
Technical Support for Mobile Computing Products is provided via email through the Psion Teklogix customer and partner extranets. To reach the website, go to www.psionteklogix.com, and click on the appropriate Teknet link on the home page. Then click on the “Login” button or the “Register” button, depending on whether you have previously registered for Teknet.
Page 382: Worldwide Offices
Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices Worldwide Offices A.3 Worldwide Offices OMPANY EADQUARTERS Psion Teklogix Inc. 2100 Meadowvale Boulevard Mississauga Ontario Canada L5N 7J9 Tel: +1 905 813 9900 Fax: +1 905 812 6300 Email: salescdn@psion.com ANADIAN ERVICE Psion Teklogix Inc.
Page 383: Appendix B: Port Pinouts
INOUTS B.1 Standard Battery Contact Pin Definition Signal PIN # Name TH (GND) Plastic Rip B.2 High-Capacity Battery Contact Pin Definition Signal PIN # Name TH (GND) Plastic Rip WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual PPENDIX Function Power Pin for Battery Pack Negative Maxim DS2762 Data...
Page 384: Positive Female Battery Connector (2000Mah & 3000Mah
Appendix B: Port Pinouts Positive Female Battery Connector (2000mAh & 3000mAh) B.2.1 Positive Female Battery Connector B.3 LIF (Low Insertion Force) Port Pinout PIN # Ground Ground USB Host Data Plus, For connecting USB devices USB Host Data Minus, For connecting USB Devices USB Host Power, for powering USB devices (5V, 100mA Max) DC Power in, for supplying power to WORKABOUT PRO / charging battery (5V, 3A)
Page 385: Tether Port Pinout
B.4 Tether Port Pinout PIN # Ground USB Host Data Plus, For connecting USB Devices USB Host Data Minus, For connecting USB Devices USB Host Power, for powering USB devices (5V, 100mA Max) TX Data } TX Data and RX Data are only available on terminals with no internal Bluetooth RX Data } Tether Detect, determines if a device is attached to the Tether port...
Page 386: Audio Mini-Plug
Appendix B: Port Pinouts Audio Mini-Plug B.5 Audio Mini-Plug Ring 2 Sleeve Terminal 1 Ring 1 Terminal 6 Terminal 3 Terminal 2 WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer With Windows Mobile 5.0 User Manual...
Page 387 About, Bluetooth 223 About Device icon 122 About icon (software version) 121 Accepted Start Char 182 accessories belt loop (carrying case) 302 carrying case 302 cigarette lighter adaptor 321 desktop docking station 307 Ethernet adaptor cable 311 hand strap 299 holster, soft shell 304 pistol grip 301 port replicator 325...
Page 388 Index Codabar 154, 166, 188, 201 Code 11 168, 190 Code 128 149, 199 Code 39 199 Code 93 153, 166, 187, 201 Discrete 2 of 5 156, 170, 192 EAN 13 149, 162, 184, 200 EAN 8 150, 163, 185, 200 IATA 2 of 5 169 Interleaved 2 of 5 155, 168, 190, Matrix 2 of 5 169, 191...
Page 389 Check Digit Verification 147, 182, 184, 189, 190, 191, 192 Check Digit Verification (Codabar) 188 Check Digit Verification (I 2 of 5) 156 cigarette lighter adaptor 321 cleaning hand-held 42 clean start 20 Click Data (scanner double-click) 206 Click Time (scanner double-click) 206 clock, setting 49, 125 CLSI Editing 154 CLSI Library System 188...
Page 390 Index display backlight, adjusting 36 docking station uploading data using 40 docking stations 305 desktop docking station 307 installation at site 305 operator controls 306 quad dock 316 Dot Time 142, 196 double-click appending characters to a decoded bar code 206 scanner trigger 206 Double-Click, Manage Triggers menu Download Agent 263...
Page 391 Input Methods 112 Block Recognizer 69, 113 Input Method tab 112 Keyboard Options 113 Letter Recognizer 70, 113 soft keyboard 67 Transcriber 67 Transcriber options 114 input modes handwriting 291 typing 291 Insert Function Command 269 Intensity tab (backlight) 123 Interleaved 2 of 5 155, 168, 190, 202 Internet connection 225 Internet Explorer 282...
Page 392 Index Minimum Cancel Time 143, 160, 180 Minimum Length 161, 162, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 182, 184, 188, 189, 190, 192, 193 mini-plug, audio pinout B-4 Min Scan Duration 197 Mode, Bluetooth 219 modem setup 226 advanced settings 228...
Page 393 Pocket Word 289 port pinouts B-1 port replicator 325 Port Replicator Port A 211 Port Replicator Port B 212, 213 Ports Baud 211 Data Bits 211 Parity 212 ports Data Bits 229 Flow Control (modem setup) 230 LIF (Low Insertion Force) B-2 Parity (modem setup) 229 Stop Bits (modem setup) 230 Terminal (modem setup) 230...
Page 394 Index aiming (target) dot duration 142 appending characters 150, 206 Bad Scan Beep 207 bar code settings 141 check digit 155, 168 Check Digits (MSI Plessey) 155, 168 Check Digit Verification 147 Check Digit Verification (I 2 of 5) 156 Click Data (appending data) 206 Click Time 206 CLSI Editing 154...
Page 395 EAP Credentials 82 EAP Types 80, 81 Global Settings Tab 83 IP, assigning 73 Main Tab 74, 77 security 80 Status Tab 85 ThirdPartyConfig 82 Windows Zero Config (WZC) 82 WLAN, connecting to 73 SD/MMC Card, inserting 41 Search (find) 282 Security Level 153 Server Settings (modem setup) 231 Set Length L1 146...
Page 396 Index backup profile, restoring 217 touch pen, using 47 touchscreen calibrating 37 stylus, using 47 touch pen, using 47 touchscreen, aligning (calibrating) 37 Transcriber Inking 114 quick settings 114 Transcriber (Input Methods tab) 114 Transcriber, using 67 Translations parameters (bar codes) 207 Transmit Check Digit 182, 185, 186, 188, 189, 190, 191, 192 Transmit Check Digit (I 2 of 5) 156...

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