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Datalogic and the Datalogic logo are registered trademarks of Datalogic S.p.A. in many countries, including the U.S.A. and the E.U. Taskbook is a trademark of Datalogic S.p.A. and/or its affiliates. All other brand and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Introduction This manual is intended to assist you in setting up, installing and using the 7" or 10" TaskBook and to make you aware of any potential hazards. Datalogic aims to make customers aware of all important information. More detailed information regarding software and hardware is available to you upon request.
The components included upon delivery are listed on the delivery note. Please check if all parts have been included. The following components are normally included upon delivery: • TaskBook 7” or 10” • Quick Reference Guide • Regulatory and Safety Addendum...
TaskBook devices have been developed, tested and manufactured in accordance with state of the art and recognised safety regulations. Nevertheless, during installation, setup or use, hazards to persons or third parties or damage to the devices or other objects may occur.
WARNING cannot be ruled out. This includes areas where flammable gases or vapours are present. The use of these devices in areas mentioned above is prohibited and is done so at the sole risk of the operator. TaskBook...
Make sure that the power cable is not damaged by mechanical interferences. Only use original power cables from Datalogic. These meet the special requirements for cold temperature flexibility, UV resistance and oil resistance. If other cables are used, the operator is liable for any resulting damage.
Safety Instructions Products with power packs Only the power packs supplied by Datalogic may be used. The power pack may only be replaced by qualified personnel. Internal power pack Power pack with handgrip Rated Voltage 7.2 V 7.4 V Power 18 Wh 19.24 Wh...
Safety Instructions Radio frequencies Output power The maximum allowed output power specified for the respective country must not be exceeded. The operator of the product must ensure this. Distance between persons and antenna A distance of at least 20 cm (7.87 in) is to be maintained. Aircraft and hospitals The product must not be installed in aircraft or hospitals without permission.
• DEU - German - Deutschland: Das Produkt muss an eine geerdete Spannungsversorgung angeschlossen werden. LED Warning CAUTION! Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eyes. TaskBook...
Operating temperatures TaskBook is designed to work in ambient temperatures between -20° and 50° C (-4° and 122° F). TaskBook can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of these temperature ranges. Avoid exposing TaskBook to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity.
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Technical Data Restrict the use of TaskBook if its surface is covered with ice or frost. To ensure a reliable operation at low temperature, Datalogic recommends to turn on the device and to carry out the bootstrap when the device temperature is over 0°C.
Technical Data Wi-Fi specifications Standard IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n, Bluetooth V4.1,V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS, V2.1+EDR Chipset Mac/BB/RF Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A-5 Host Interface PCIe: WLAN, USB: Bluetooth Radio 2 x IPEX MHF4 connector, 2T2R Antenna Support WLAN / BT co-existence 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band Operating 2.412GHz~2.484GHz, 5.150GHz~5.850GHz Frequency *Subject to local regulations...
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Technical Data DC 3.3V ± 10% I/O supply voltage Software Driver Windows 7/8.1/10 Security 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x TaskBook...
USB-C Connection CFast Cap The TaskBook has a USB-C interface. This port can be used to charge the TaskBook’s internal battery. The USB-C connection is found on the lower surface of the TaskBook and is protected by a dust cover.
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Slide the switch to the left position to disconnect the internal battery. Use this switch only when you want to perform a hard hardware reset and avoid any further use. A wrong setting of this switch will prevent the TaskBook from booting. TaskBook...
9 V (max. 20 V) and 3 A. The accessory 94ACC0228 complies with these requirements. The TaskBook can be charged via the USB-C interface. As soon as the charger is connected, a charging symbol appears in the upper right corner of the screen.
Charging Internal Power Pack Docking station (AC or DC) You can charge the TaskBook by inserting it in a Docking Station (PN from 94ACC0214 to 94ACC0225) connected to the power line/ vehicle battery. To insert the TaskBook in the Docking station, rest the buttons bar side on the docking station and hinge it down with a rolling movement.
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Charging Internal Power Pack An additional power pack symbol will appear in the upper right corner of the screen. When connected through the handgrip, the internal power pack is charged by the handgrip' s external power pack. In addition, “Charge” LED on the sensor bar will start to light up red and the “EXT BAT”...
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Charging Internal Power Pack NOTES TaskBook...
Buttons Bar Status LEDs Brightness Sensor S Button Menu Button Key Button Power Button User’s Manual...
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30%. The INT BAT – LED and EXT BAT – LED don't necessarily blink simultaneously. TEMP – LED If the temperature of the TaskBook falls below the minimum rated specification or exceeds the maximum rated specification, the TaskBook will automatically switch off to protect itself from damage.
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Buttons Bar blanking can be activated via a signal on the docking station' s COM interface. Brightness Sensor The brightness sensor adjusts the display brightness automatically. This is disabled by default. S Button The S Button is a programmable button. It can be used as a shortcut for frequently used keys/functions/programs.
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To exit the Scan Function, press the Lock button on the screen. The message "Scan with every button OFF" will appear for a few seconds to confirm that this function has been disabled. You can drag and drop the Lock icon to another position on the screen if desired. NOTE TaskBook...
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Buttons Bar If you enable the Scan Function without the handgrip, the system will enter Key Lock mode (see next section). NOTE Key Lock Mode This function allows to lock the buttons on the buttons bar. After pressing this button: •...
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When a Key Illumination OFF profile is selected, the blue back light of the buttons bar turns off; it turns on when you press the button. Volume Control Press this button to adjust the volume. Increase or decrease the volume level by scrolling the slider. TaskBook...
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Buttons Bar Orientation Portrait/Landscape Press this button to switch from portrait to landscape mode and vice versa. Landscape Orientation User’s Manual...
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Buttons Bar Portrait Orientation TaskBook...
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Buttons Bar Brightness Control Press this button to adjust the screen brightness. Increase or decrease the brightness level by scrolling the slider. User’s Manual...
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Changes the keyboard layout to QWERTY mode. Changes the keyboard layout to F1 - F12 - mode. Toggles the 3 keyboard sizes (small, medium, large). Tap and hold this symbol to position the keyboard freely on the screen. Qwerty TaskBook...
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Power Button Press the power button for at least 5 seconds to suspend the TaskBook. Hold the power button for at least 10 seconds for a hard reset. To switch on the device, either the INT BAT – LED or the EXT BAT –...
Wi-Fi Settings The TaskBook has a SparkLAN WNFQ-258ACN(BT) Wi-Fi card with Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A-5 chipset. The necessary drivers are pre-installed. The Wi-Fi settings are configured via the Windows' own Wi-Fi settings. User’s Manual...
Change Regional Settings Change operating system language Push the icon with the flag and wait for the following pop up to appear: Select the language you want to change to and push the OK Button. The device then restarts and changes the language to the selected language.
Change Keyboard in Operating System Open the Control Panel and select Change Keyboard Language. The language you want to have has to be moved to the top with the Move up button. Now the Windows-Keyboard is in the selected language. TaskBook...
Change Regional Settings Change Keyboard language Go to the specified path C:Utilities >SoftKeys: Delete all keyboard languages that are not needed, but save them on a USB stick or similar if you need them again later. Rename the file to the language which is set in the operating system.
Device Basic Configurations Advanced settings for both Hardware and Software features are configurable through the UtilConfig tool. All settings are saved in the "\Utilities\UtilConfig.cfg" file and can be manually edited row by row. Some high-level options are also available through a graphical interface.
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Device Basic Configurations Hardware The turn-on mode, the temperature limits and the brightness sensor can be configured here. The temperature must not exceed 70°C. CAUTION TaskBook...
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Device Basic Configurations SoredyKeys Allows to define whether or not to enable the software keyboard. User’s Manual...
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Device Basic Configurations MotionSensor The availability of the Motion Sensor depends on the model. NOTE TaskBook...
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Device Basic Configurations Extras Allows to restart or stop the hardware service and the SoftKey ones. User’s Manual...
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You can use the Powerkey delay box on the top left corner to set the pressure time required to turn on or off the device. To prevent accidental power on/off, we recommend to set a time between 3 and 5 seconds. NOTE TaskBook...
Docking Station with VDC power supply, the use designed for VMC solutions. NOTE The TaskBook has 3 modes of controlling Startup and Shutdown. The mode is set by commands in the "\Utilities\UtilConfig.cfg" file. Each mode controls how the Ignition Sense power connector wire (IGN) and the TaskBook’s front panel Power button (PWR) work...
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1 = Display the shutdown timer window • IgnOffDlgType size of the shutdown timer window if enabled 0 = Full screen display, no user interaction is allowed (not recommended) 1 = Medium size display, user may move the window and interact with the system TaskBook...
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Advanced Device Configuration 2 = Small size display, user may move the window and interact with the system • IgnStartTimeSec seconds after IGN goes high before the VMC begins booting • IgnOffDelayTimeSec seconds after IGN disconnects before the VMC shuts down •...
For example, the definition Frontkey_S1=#EXT=VK_TAB,VK_RETURN would cause the S1 key to transmit tab, then a return key. • Frontkey_PWR= • Frontkey_S1=#EXT=VK_UP • Frontkey_S2= • Frontkey_S3= • Frontkey_S4= • Frontkey_KEY= TaskBook...
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Advanced Device Configuration The TaskBook also provides the ability to lock the individual front panel keys. There are two keywords to control the state of the keys when the function mode is off (HWKeyLockFNOff) and when the function mode is on (HWKeyLockFNOn). Each of the keywords is an 8 bit mask, using one bit each to control the individual keys.
NOTE The TaskBook has the ability to blank the screen when positive voltage is applied to a designated COM port pin. This is typically used to blank the screen when a vehicle is in motion, a requirement is some countries.
Software Keyboard Keyboard Configuration File The Configuration file is a text file built in sections to provide the definitions for the keyboard layouts. Comments can be marked at beginning of a line with a semicolon (;). Section [Common] In this section general settings will be defined. Certain settings can be overridden explicitly within the definition sections of the actual keyboard data for the respective keyboard.
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With 1 the Windows title bar can here be activated for special cases. Here, any string can be defined as titles for TitleBar, Title e.g. “Soft Keyboard“. 0 (=Default – no Transparency) AlphaValue Here values of 10 (almost completely transparent / invisible) to 250 (almost opaque) are accepted. TaskBook...
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Software Keyboard Keyname Parameter – Info 0 (=Default – not transparent respectively invisible colour) Here, a colour can be set that is completely invisible in the output, i.e. the background is completely visible. This will, for example, be used to produce Window frames round corners or TransparentCol to paint the icons used regardless of the background colour of the buttons.
In this 3 fields the R,G,B values for shadow colours are defined. Shadow offset X,YShadow offset in pixels. Setting offset to 0 = no shadow. If specified, font formatting may be set to italic (I) and/or bold Format (B). TaskBook...
Software Keyboard Example: FontDef = Arial, 0,26,0,0,0,190,190,190, 2,2,B FontMini = Tahoma, 0,14,0,0,0,190,190,190, 0,0,IB FontSymbol = Wingdings, 0,29,0,0,0,190,190,190, 0,0,B Section [Keys] In this section the general and for all keyboards valid definition for the layouts of the single keys will be specified. Max.
In vertical orientation (Portrait-Mode), first the system tries to read the keyboard definition from the Section [Keyboard_XX_Portrait], example from [Keyboard_01_Portrait] If nothing is defined in the Portrait-Section (at least L01_Norm) or the section doesn’t exist, the default landscape will be used. TaskBook...
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Software Keyboard General Settings Keyname Parameter - Info Individual Name for the Keyboard. This name can be shown Name optional in the Title bar (or can be eventually be used later to control the keyboards). Here the KeyName layout from the [Keys] section will be DefaultKeyName specified, which will be used for all keys.
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Each Key must be finished with the vertical bar character ("¦" Ascii-Code=124). Special Commands will be introduced with the Character " ". Should one of these reserved characters be indicated in the text or as a key code, the Hex-Code must be used: • "|" = "0x7C" TaskBook...
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Software Keyboard • "#" = "0x23" • ";" = "0x3B" #Command Text The fields " " and " " are optional, so that a minimum definition can look like: "A|". The generated Key code as well as the label of the key is defined with "A".
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The first Keytext should be explicit defined with "Text". The fields BMPNormal,BMPActive of the KUSE2-Layouts will always be ignored. #KUSE2 always applies only to the definition of a current key. Example: L05_Norm = ...|VK_F1;"F1";#KUSE2=<Layout2>;"This is the KUSE2 Text :-)"|... TaskBook...
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Software Keyboard L05_Norm = ...|VK_F1;"F1";#KUSE2=<Layout2>;"This is 0x0A two lines added"|... Keycodes Definition with #EXT If you want to assign a key with multiple codes, this is done by means of #EXT definition within a key definition. Using #EXT only the symbolic name of the definition is indicated. The actual definition of each key code will be executed in the section [Extended Keys]: DefName1=Key1,Key2,Key3,..
Login-Screens, the execution of any Program is permitted. To prevent a possible mixing or problems with the KB-definition, the following settings allow defining a separate logon keyboard. The Section Keyboard also includes other general settings and is described in SorediService documentary. File: SoftConfig.cfg Section: [Keyboard] Settings: LogonKeyboardCfg=<...Path...LogonKeyboardConfig.cfg> TaskBook...
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Software Keyboard The format of the definitions in the Execute section looks like this: ExecName = ProgramName,Callparameter,Directory Example: [Execute] InternetAddress=“www.google.de“ ElevatedApp=^calc.exe Network=control,netconnections CtrlPanel=control AdminTaskMan=runas.exe,/user:administrator taskmgr.exe User’s Manual...
If the Password-Keyboard for example is defined in the Section [Keyboard_10] the above entry would look like: SysAdminPwdKB=10 Attention: SysAdmin..KB session allows to define the keyboards that will be loaded by the microcontroller at the boot. When the SysAdmin...KB sessions are specified, the Login-Session will not be considered. TaskBook...
Software Keyboard Password Keyboard The Password-Keyboard can be configured like any other Keyboard. A complete Keyboard (incl. Letters) can be configured below the entry field. The Password-Keyboard appears after pressing onto the KEY-Button, if the SysAdmin-Menu is not open. Another push on the KEY-Button deletes the password keyboard from the screen.
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If a 0 is specified, it will not be blocked. With 1 this Keyboard will not be considered ExcludeChain=1 at fading in/out of the normal Input-Keyboards. With 1 this keyboard is prevented from StartupHide=1 displaying at startup - regardless of the previous state. TaskBook...
Software Keyboard SysAdmin-Menu Keyboard Admin Menu Keyboard displays after successful password entry through the above password keyboard. For proper function this menu keyboard is configured according to the following section. This Menu-Keyboard contains always a special Key to Exit. This Key must be defined with the Keycode VKX_KB_HIDE.
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Elevated-Mode. In this case all other Keyboards opened with KEY-Buttons are in the elevated Mode. Otherwise, the keyboard can be configured as a normal keyboard with any buttons. This keyboard has the opportunity to create Keys with executable programs or batch jobs. TaskBook...
Software Keyboard Virtual Keycodes Special Function Codes The following Function codes can be used to define Keys for special functions. VKX_KB_MOVEBUT Moving function for the Keyboard. Zoom function for the keyboard. By pressing VKX_KB_ZOOM this key, the next Zoom level will be activated. VKX_KB_SWITCHTO=<kbdnum>...
Software Wedge for Windows With the software wedge for Windows, serial data can be imported via the COM port of the docking station. The software wedge configures itself automatically. Should you have special requirements for the further processing of the imported data, please contact our support team.
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Software Wedge for Windows NOTES TaskBook...
Calibrate the Touch Screen The touch screen is pre-calibrated. In case a recalibration is needed, a special software has been pre-installed and can be used from any user to retune the calibration settings. It is recommended to connect a USB mouse and keyboard for the calibration process.
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Calibrate the Touch Screen NOTES TaskBook...
The testing tool can also re-write a firmware in the controller board. To prevent accidental changes to the sensitiveness of the display, we strongly suggest to unistall the eGalaxTouch application from the TaskBook after using the tool. User’s Manual...
Save the new Measure the stray parameter to the capacitance with the Finish the tool controller board chassis and re-set the Initialise the filter value automatically. firmware to the Do not touch the sensor default setting when executing it. TaskBook...
Change Touch Screen Sensitiveness Draw Test You can draw lines to check the performance of the sensor. Output rate of coordinate data (X coordinate, Y coordinate) User’s Manual...
(e.g. If the gain is 1000, the threshold should be set to 1000/2=500) Threshold X Initialize the controller and calibrate the hardware at the same time Measure the Stray Capacitance with chassis and re-set the filter value automatically. Do not touch the sensor when executing it TaskBook...
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Change Touch Screen Sensitiveness Raw Data This shows the sensitivity (gain) before filtering. AD Level On this screen you can check the electrodes which are affected by external noise. User’s Manual...
Change Touch Screen Sensitiveness Update This tool is to re-write the firmware in the controller board. Double-click eGalaxUpdate.exe. Select and load the firmware which you want to re-write Current Product ID TaskBook...
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Change Touch Screen Sensitiveness Start to re-write the firmware Product ID after the re-writing Finish the re-writing successfully User’s Manual...
Maintenance and Cleaning The TaskBook series' devices can be operated maintenance-free. The product must be completely disconnected from the power source before maintenance or cleaning. CAUTION The product must not be cleaned with compressed air or a high-pressure cleaner. To clean the casing or the touch screen, use a damp, non-scratching cloth.
Now remove the sealing grommet (2) shown in green. The power pack (1) can now be removed and replaced with a new one. The sealing grommet and the sealing cap must then be properly reinstalled. TaskBook...
Disposal Instructions Information on the Return of Batteries According to Battery Act Many items from our assortment contain batteries or power packs. As such, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that batteries or power packs must not be disposed of as household waste, in accordance with the Battery Act (BattG).
Appendix 1 - Docking Station Installation and Interfaces The installation of the docking station as well as the opening of the cable cover, or the attachment of lines to its interfaces, may only be carried out by qualified CAUTION personnel. Docking Station Installation Options The docking station has a VESA connection (VESA MIS-D 75: 4x M6) on the rear side.
94ACC0214, 94ACC0216, 94ACC0218, 94ACC0220, 94ACC0222, 94ACC0224. Grounding Audio Serial Connection 12-48 VDC Power Ethernet RJ45 12-48 VDC Connection With the 12-48 VDC power connection, the TaskBook is charged through the on-board power supply. The internal power supply is TaskBook...
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Appendix 1 - Docking Station electrically isolated. The wires are already connected with the provided cable. The wires of the 3-pole input connector must be connected to DC Plus, DC minus and ignition. The ground (yellow - green) is led in the cable and must be connected to the ground contact.
The Docking Station comes with a 3-pole plug on the left side. Use a certified cable IEC 320 C13 to provide electrical connection to the Docking Station. The internal power supply has a limit of 60W.. Use only certified or Datalogic approved cables. CAUTION TaskBook...
Audio connection (optional) The cable cover loudspeaker can be connected to the audio connector (optional) with a 3.5 mm jack plug. As soon as the TaskBook is connected to the docking station, it automatically switches to the playback device. Serial connection (optional) The device has a serial interface to connect devices with an RS 232 connection.
6 mm cable cable up to 6 mm To correctly install the cable, please choose the appropriate grommet. Remove the grommet from the bridge so that no overhang remains. Incorrectly released grommets Correctly released grommets (overhang present) (no overhang) TaskBook...
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Appendix 1 - Docking Station Cable Installation Cut the grommet at the marked point using a side cutter. Insert the grommet over the cable and press it into the recess of the docking station. To ensure that the cables won’t be accidentally extracted from their socket, you can fasten the cables to the available anchors with a plastic bend, as shown in the picture below.
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Insert the back cable cover in the dedicated slot of the Docking Station. Press down the cable cover, making sure that it remains in the groove. Fix the cable cover using the 3 screws supplied and a Torx 8 screwdriver. Tightening torque TaskBook...
Appendix 2 - Handgrip The handgrip is an extension module for the TaskBook. It has a slot specifically designed to host an external hot swappable battery (not included with the handgrip). Models 94ACC0211 and 94ACC0212 also include a built-in 2D Imager, respectively with Standard and Auto Range optics.
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(see the green circle in the picture below) and pull out the battery. The power pack can now be removed from the handgrip in the direction of the arrow and be swapped with a new one. TaskBook...
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TaskBook in order to create a 45° angle (A). Then turn the handgrip towards the TaskBook (B) and push it until it clicks and the TaskBook emits a beep. User’s Manual...
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TaskBook. 3. Turn the handle towards the 4. Push the handle against the TaskBook until it’s pressed TaskBook until it clicks. No against it. A small gap gap is left between the remains between magnets.
Appendix 2 - Handgrip Barcode Scanning with the Handgrip The barcode scan works only when the handgrip is properly attached to the TaskBook. The handgrip doesn’t allow any feature when used stand-alone. NOTE To scan barcodes with the handgrip you have three options: •...
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Scan with the Key Bar The scanner can also be triggered by pressing any button on the TaskBook (A) buttons bar. To activate this function, press the menu button to open the software menu and then press the scanner button on the left (B).
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Open the velcro and adjust it to your hand. Configuration Using Barcodes You can change the settings of the 2D imager by scanning programming labels. For details on additional methods of programming, refer to the Handgrip Configuration Manual, available on the Datalogic website. User’s Manual...
Technical Support. Warranty Terms and Conditions The warranty period starts from the date of shipment from Datalogic for the subsequent 12 (twelve) months unless otherwise stated by Datalogic for the specific product at the time of purchase ("Warranty Period"). User’s Manual...