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SAFETY NOTICES FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCTS WITH RF FUNCTIONS CP60 serial handheld equipment uses wireless radios that have been designed and manufactured to meet safety requirements for limiting exposure to radio waves. When used in accordance with the instructions set forth in this manual, the equipment has been independently verified to not exceed the emission limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy as specified by EN50360 of EEC.
DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. The use of any batteries or charging devices, which are not originally sold or manufactured by CipherLab, will void your warranty and may cause damage to human body or the product itself.
A high-specced 5 mega-pixel camera also comes inside to take pictures and shoot videos to deliver better documentation for users. Rated with IP65, the rugged CP60 is light-weighted and easy to cradle in your hand, and will be your good help on field works.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual FEATURES Rugged yet smoothened outlined, with hand strap for secure hold IP65-rated tough form to survive drop, shock, heat, cold, and impervious to moisture/dust. Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 OS, TI DM3730 1GHz CPU 512MB SDRAM to run application programs 4GB NAND flash to store OS, applications, settings and so on.
Chapter 1 USE MOBILE COMPUTER Before the mobile computer takes part in your work, get to know it first. This chapter includes the basic features of the mobile computer including the power supply, memory, and the units that bridge users with the mobile computer. This chapter helps you set the mobile computer to work at the earliest.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.1. TAKE A TOUR This section shows the major components on the mobile computer and inside battery chamber. You will also learn how to power on/off the mobile computer and how the mobile computer gives information about its status.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.1.2. INSIDE BATTERY CHAMBER Inside the battery chamber of the mobile computer are the sockets for SIM card and storage card. Each is equipped with a hinged cover. Battery chamber SIM card slot SD card slot Figure 2: Inside Battery Chamber 1.1.3.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.2. POWER ON To power on the mobile computer, press the Power button sitting at the upper right of the keypad. The mobile computer powers on. 1.2.1. POWER MENU The mobile computer features a power menu. This menu allows you to select whether you would like to power off the mobile computer, enter suspension, or enter sleeping mode for main battery replacement.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer Select this option if you would like to power off the mobile computer. This will close all applications and tasks currently running. Power off To power on the mobile computer, press the power button. Selecting this option will close the menu and return to the previously Cancel active screen.
Same as the speaker and LED light, the vibrator works for good barcode reading. CipherLab’s utility Reader Config enables users to turn the vibration on/off and decides the duration. The vibrator is also programmable. See the API library that is provided for your reference.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.4. BATTERY The mobile computer is fed by two batteries, main battery pack and backup battery. The main battery is removable and replaceable from the battery chamber while the backup battery is mounted on the main board inside the mobile computer. When the mobile computer is shipped, the main battery is stored in a package separated from the mobile computer, which keeps it in good condition for future use.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.4.1. MAIN BATTERY SETUP To secure main battery in place, the battery door is equipped with two latches, one on each side. Battery door latches Figure 3: Battery Door Latches...
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer To install main battery pack, follow through the steps below by referencing to the illustrations: Figure 4: Main Battery Setup...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1) Loosen the handstrap and pull it downwards so the metal hook is positioned at the lower edge of the Velcro band 2) Unhook the hand strap by pressing the square metal ring lightly in the middle and lifting it upwards in a single motion.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.4.2. CHARGE BATTERIES Due to shipment, it is likely that the main battery and backup battery won’t be fully charged when you receive the package. Before setting the mobile computer to work, charge the main battery to full by direct charging via a power adapter (with the help of a Snap-on Charging &...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual To output data to your PC or laptop, connect the snap-on cable (either USB or RS-232 format) to it. See Direct Data Communication for follow-ups. When data transmission is required. Figure 5: Direct Charging Using Snap-on Cable...
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer DIRECT CHARGING USING CRADLE Direct cradle charging makes use of a Charging & Communication Cradle (hereinafter “cradle”). The cradle is one of the accessories you can opt for. Prior to charging, install main battery as described in Main Battery Setup.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.4.3. MONITOR BATTERY LEVEL Main battery is the only source that feeds the mobile computer to work. It also supplies the backup battery on main board to retain the data stored in DRAM. Hence when main battery level gets low, recharge it or change it as soon as possible.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer Main battery isn’t being charged. Main battery is being charged. Power amount delivered in percentage The horizontal graphic bar shows coarse enables more accuracy. power amount. LOW BATTERY ALERTS When main battery level drops below 40% , the mobile computer prompts “Main Battery Low”...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Note: Constant usage of the mobile computer at low battery level can affect battery life. For maximum performance, recharge the battery periodically to avoid battery drain out and maintain good battery health. When main battery drains out, the mobile computer shuts down automatically. Backup battery takes over to hold DRAM data for 30 minutes if it is fully charged.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer Available backup battery level descriptions are: Description Battery Status Backup battery level is full High Backup battery level is low. Charging is recommended. Backup battery level is very low and needs to be charged Critical immediately.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.4.4. POWER MANAGEMENT The mobile computer features “suspension”, a “soft-off” state allowing the mobile computer to consume less power and quickly to wake up. The mobile computer auto-enters “suspension” when one of the following happens: When placed face-down, which suggests the mobile computer isn’t actively used.
1.5. TEXT INPUT The mobile computer has a physical keypad and a touchscreen to receive user’s input. Among the two, the touchscreen provides more intuitiveness than the physical keypad to interact with the device. This section shows how to input text using physical keypad and onscreen keyboard. To know how to touch-control the mobile computer, see Touch Control.
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Start Screen for more details about Softkey bar. Send Key available for function assignment via CipherLab utility Button Assignment. Key available for function assignment via CipherLab utility Button Assignment. Opens the previous screen worked on. Closes a menu of an application, or an opened dialog.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer and more. Function key comes with an LED indicator beside it which behaves as follows: When Fn key is pressed once, the LED indicator lights up in orange, and the function engraved in orange on the keypad is delivered to the next pressed key.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual NUMERIC KEYPAD Numeric keypad wedges a set of character keys at the lower half. They are laid out analogously to a telephone keypad, and additionally featured are an key, Tab key Enter key , Backspace key...
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer KEYPAD MODES With combined use of the [Alpha] key key and Shift key , enables eight input modes for keys 0-9 on the physical keypad. The icons Title Bar signify current input state. Numeric keypad input modes: Mode Description (Keys 0-9) Trigger and Withdrawal...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual letters and capitalizes the first one. Input mode returns to default by pressing again. Jumps to mode after a single key is pressed. Press both twice to enter this mode. Keypad enters all typed keys as capitalized alphabetic letters.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer The letter follows a period mark and a blank space (because it is seen as the start of a new sentence). The letter is typed after a paragraph break (because it is seen as the start of a new paragraph).
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual KEYPAD MODES With combined use of the key, Shift key enables four input modes for the physical keypad. The icons Title Bar signify current input state. QWERTY keypad input modes: Mode Description Trigger and Withdrawal Default mode.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer TEXT INPUT To enter text using QWERTY keypad: Literal Input The QWERTY keypad enters lowercase letters a-z by default when neither nor Shift key is pressed. To enter a letter in uppercase, press Shift key appears on the Title Bar.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.5.2. ONSCREEN KEYBOARD The OS provides users with an onscreen keyboard. Compared to physical keypads, the onscreen keyboard bears more likeness to a conventional laptop’s keyboard by all the modifiers keys arranged on the left edge and the “QWERTY” layout. The onscreen keyboard isn’t overshadowed by physical keypads at all but outdoing them by being able to enter a...
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer Modifier keys are explicated as following Description Ctrl key Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted and causes a special action from OS or the active application when a character key is tapped. It quits once the said action is triggered or when it is tapped again.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Input Once tapped, it becomes color-inverted and presents a series of accented vowels modifier such as ä, æ, ë, ï, ö, ú or letter variants such as ß and ç which are needed for European languages.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer Lowercase Uppercase OTHER KEYS Description Tab key Navigates among the highlight items in some applications. For text input, it inserts Tab character, which means it moves caret to the next tab stop. Backspace Erases the characters to the left of caret. Enter key Executes a command or confirms input.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual A list of suggested words briefly display over the keyboard Dictionary suggestions CHANGE KEYBOARD ORIENTATION The mobile computer is built-in with a G-sensor and supports screen orientation, which is enabled by default. So when the mobile computer turns sideways or upright, the screen changes its orientation, and onscreen keyboard readjusts itself to the new orientation.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.5.3. HANDWRITING RECOGNITION Onscreen text input doesn’t necessarily rely on onscreen keyboard. “Handwriting Recognition” can also get the job done. “Handwriting Recognition” is an input method that interprets and converts user’s handwriting received through touchscreen to text. A few handwriting “input methods”...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual BLOCK RECOGNIZER This handwriting system recognizes handwriting by the particular “neography” that relies on user drawing an uppercase letter with a single stroke. The name comes from the feature of its drawing area divided to two blocks to admit each letters-drawing and numbers-drawing.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer LETTER RECOGNIZER “Letter Recognizer” presents a writing pad divided in three areas. Each respectively detects uppercase letters, lowercase letters, and numbers/symbols/punctuations. To enter text: Write letters, numbers, and numbers/symbols in their respective areas as desired. Letter Recognizer then converts them to typed text.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual To paste text, see Paste Text. SELECT TEXT When you see some text on a page you want to copy, select it first. Selecting texts varies from application to application. But primarily it requires you to Tap and hold somewhere on the text to open a context menu or open the applications’...
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.6. TOUCH CONTROL The mobile computer’s LCD is overlaid by a resistive touch panel and thus forms a resistive touchscreen. Since a resistive touchscreen locates the user’s touch by the force applied on it, by operating with the stylus one can apply minimum force to trigger actions from the touchscreen.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Rotation setting opens with three orientation modes to select from and an option to suspend the mobile computer when the screen is facing down. Three screen orientation modes Allows mobile computer to enter suspension when facing down 3) Tap the modes that you wish to enable.
SIGNATURE MODE The signature mode is for combined usage with the CipherLab application Signature. With this mode enabled, the screen will immediately rotate vertically when it is tilted outwards, which is convenient for signing upon receipt of goods.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Brightness tabbed page opens with a checkbox to enable manual backlight setting, and slidebars for setting screen and keypad backlight levels By default, Manual backlight setting is unchecked. The light sensor embedded on the front of the mobile computer will detect current lighting environments, and screen and keypad backlights will adjust automatically according to the backlight profiles set under the Profile tabbed page.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer Three profiles, Dark, Bright, and Brightest are available in the drop-down box. Select the profile you would like to modify and use the slidebars below to set the backlight levels to your preferences. The screen backlight will change temporarily to indicate the effect. To restore profile settings to default, tap the Default button at the top right corner.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Screen alignment application opens. 4) Tap firmly at the center of the cross that appears onscreen. Five crosses will appear in sequence. When calibration is completed, General tabbed page under Screen settings will re-appear.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.7. MEMORY The mobile computer packs the following memory units to retain data and instructions from users: Random-access Memory (RAM) 512 MB SDRAM for temporary storage and fast access of active applications. When the main battery pack is absent, SDRAM is fed by backup battery to retain data. Internal Storage 4GB flash memory to store OS (Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5), application files, settings, and other data used by applications.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual System Information page Tap to view information on memory size INTERNAL STORAGE On Start screen, tap Settings | System | Memory . Memory screen opens showing Main tabbed page. This page gives the information about the mobile computer’s use of RAM and internal storage.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer EXTERNAL STORAGE When Memory screen opens, tap Storage Card tab. Storage Card tabbed page then opens and shows the info about external storage (when a storage card is inserted).
1.7.3. INSERT SD CARD Day-to-day use of the mobile computer might cause the available internal storage to run short. Equip the mobile computer with an external memory unit to expand storage capacity. Follow the steps below to install a SD card: 1) Power off the mobile computer.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.8. DIRECT DATA COMMUNICATION “Direct” data connection means “hardwired” data connection between the mobile computer and a Windows-based PC as opposed to wireless connection. Direct data connection relies on a RS-232 cable or a USB cable (sometimes plus an auxiliary cradle) between the two mentioned devices.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.8.2. USE CRADLE Direct data communication using a cradle: 1) Seat the mobile computer in a Charging and Communication Cradle (hereinafter “cradle”). 2) Connect the cradle to your PC with a USB cable. Fix the cable to both sides.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.8.3. SYNCING TOOLS Microsoft’s syncing tools enables users to update or back up the data on their handheld computers to desktop computers. Two syncing tools are featured by Microsoft - ActiveSync and Windows Mobile Device Center (hereinafter “WMDC”).
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.8.5. 1 USB SYNC This section will guide you through USB syncing. For Bluetooth syncing, see Bluetooth ActiveSync. To connect ActiveSync using USB: 1) Download the right syncing tool as described in Syncing Tools and install it on your PC.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer If you have pressed Next, follow the onscreen instructions and select the data categories you would like to synchronize. Once confirmed, synchronization will begin shortly, and when the process is finished, ActiveSync window will show “Synchronized” to indicate that the data on the mobile computer and PC are identical.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 1.8.6. DISCONNECT USB ACTIVESYNC To disconnect USB ActiveSync: 1) On your PC, open ActiveSync by double-clicking its icon in the notification area. ActiveSync opens. 2) From the menu bar, click File | Connection Settings. [Connection Settings] window opens.
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.8.7. ACTIVESYNC ACTIONS TO TAKE Once “Synchronization Relationship” or “Temporary Relationship” is established between two computers, a variety of actions can be taken to enhance resource sharing between them as previously mentioned in Sync Partnership. In summary, “Synchronization Relationship”...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS Note basically the applications to be installed to the mobile computer need to be installed on your PC first. So download the application programs to your PC first and install them on your PC so they can be installed onto the mobile computer later.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 4) Select the application program(s) to install to the mobile computer, and deselect the application program(s) to uninstall from the mobile computer. 5) Press the OK button. ActiveSync proceeds to install programs and/or remove programs to/from the mobile computer.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4) Double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device My Windows Mobile-Based Device opens. 5) Double-click Program Files. Program Files folder opens. This is where the downloaded applications are normally installed on the mobile computer’s local storage. In the folder, each sub-folder stores an application.
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Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer You can also add a file shortcut to Start screen right by the mobile computer. See Add Items to Start Screen or more details. REMOVE SHORTCUTS FROM START SCREEN Note the inherent shortcuts aren’t removable. Only the added shortcuts are removable. To remove an added shortcut from Start screen, simply use ActiveSync’s Explore delete the shortcut from My Windows Mobile-Based Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Option Description Automatic Auto-detects proxy This option detects if a proxy should be used when passing connections through the PC. If yes, configure the proxy on the mobile computer. This option best suits connecting to a PC (laptop) that may be used at home (with no proxy), as well as to a corporate network (with proxy).
Chapter 1 Use Mobile Computer 1.9. AUDIO PLAYBACK Use a headset for audio playback and hands-free telephone communication. Bluetooth headsets are supported to deliver better mobility. See Use Bluetooth 1.9.1. VOLUME CONTROL The mobile computer has two volume control facilities – the physical volume rocker perched on the waist of the mobile computer and the onscreen volume gauges featured by the OS Both the physical rocker and the onscreen gauge can be used to control the system volume (media playback and event/notification sounds).
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual [Volume] dialog opens presenting the gauges for system volume and phone ringer volume. Two radio buttons [On] and [Off] are featured on the right. Select [On] or [Off] to enable or mute both volumes. Onscreen volume facility...
Chapter 2 DATA CAPTURE Although highly converged, the mobile comptuer is also a dedicated barcode reader. The mobile computer is shipped with either a (laser) 1D reader or 2D imager. A number of symbologies are supported and data about them can be decoded and collected. Done with data collection, the mobile computer outputs the collected data to the host computer so data storage, advanced data analysis and more special services can be performed.
The mobile computer is capable of reading printed barcodes. The reader modules can be a either a (laser) 1D reader or a 2D imager. The mobile computer is installed with a CipherLab utility Reader Config to configure the scan engine built inside. Use it to create a profile of settings that best suits your needs.
Chapter 2 Data Capture 2.1.2. GENERAL SETTINGS General Settings is where all reader settings are accessed from except for symbologies settings. Tap the green arrow next to each item to enter the sub-menu for that given item. General Settings Tap to enter each sub-menu The facilities under General Settings include: Scanner Preferences...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual SCANNER PREFERENCES Scanner Preferences page can be entered by tapping the given item on the Reader Config main settings page. The options provided in this page differ according to the type of scan engine (either 1D or 2D) built within the mobile computer.
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Chapter 2 Data Capture Timeout Between Symbols Sets the time for the barcode reader to resurrect its ability 1 sec to once more decode a barcode it just decoded. Only applied in Continuous mode. 2D IMAGER SETTINGS Setting Description Default Decode Timeout Sets the maximum time for the decoding process during a 3 sec.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Data Output settings page opens. [Data Output] settings WHERE TO OUTPUT Keyboard Emulation setting controls where the decoded data is to be output. Setting Descriptions Default Keyboard Emulation Treats decoded data as typed text and outputs it to the active...
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Chapter 2 Data Capture HOW TO OUTPUT After the output destination is set, configure how to output decoded data, i.e. the “format” to present decoded data. Setting Description Default Auto Enter Adds an ENTER character before or after each scanning act. Disable This function saves the trouble pressing [Enter] key to confirm each scan.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 2.1.3. SYMBOLOGY Symbology section sets the symbologies to read, and enables/disables some feature(s) for a symbology to read such as: Customize and transmit start/stop characters Verify/transmit check digits, Enable/disable addon digits Convert to another symbology...
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Chapter 2 Data Capture Symbology settings page opens listing all symbologies which can be decoded. 1D Symbologies 2D Symbologies SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS Tap the arrow next to each symbology checkbox to access detailed settings for that symbology.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual GENERAL PREFERENCES For certain symbologies, common settings will be grouped together and displayed in a detailed settings page for that barcode family. To open the general settings page for a set of symbologies, tap the arrow next to General Preference.
Chapter 2 Data Capture 2.1.4. MISCELLANEOUS This section allows setting of whether to include AIM code ID character in the decoded data. Miscellaneous To include/exclude AIM Code ID: 1) Launch Reader Config as described in Configure Reader. The software launches. 2) Check/uncheck the checkbox under Miscellaneous section to enable/disable AIM Code ID transmission.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 2.1.5. READER CONFIG OPTION MENU Reader Config provides an option menu which is accessible on the main settings page and provides options to import/export all settings in a resusable format, reset all settings back to factory default, view copyright and version information, and exit the application.
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Chapter 2 Data Capture A warning dialog pops up to confirm if reset should be performed IMPORT AND EXPORT The application supports saving the settings and exporting them as an .xml file. Previously exported symbology and scanner settings can be imported again on the mobile computer.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual A page opens allowing you to select a previously saved profile. 4) Tap on the profile you would like to apply. In a few seconds a prompt will appear on the mobile computer to indicate settings have been imported successfully.
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Chapter 2 Data Capture An export page opens allowing you to select information about the file to be saved. 8) Enter file name, storage folder and location. Tap Save to export. A prompt will appear onscreen to notify that settings have been exported. Note: The All Folders directory refers to all folders under My Device\My Documents.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Information about the software will be displayed onscreen. Information about the software...
Chapter 2 Data Capture 2.2. LAUNCH READER MODULE Barcode reading can be performed through the CipherLab utility Reader Demo, installed on the mobile computer upon shipment. To launch the reader module: 1) Configure scan engine properties as described in Configure Reader.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 2.3. READ PRINTED BARCODES Before you start collecting data, configure the reader module(s) using Reader Config as described in Configure Reader or skip the configuration and go straight to collect data. To collect data: 1) Use Reader Config to configure the reader module to meet your needs.
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Chapter 2 Data Capture Denotes the decoded barcode type Output of the decoded barcode Figure 15: Reading Printed Barcodes...
Chapter 3 CAMERA The mobile computer is adorned with a 5.0 mega-pixel camera that can also serve as a video recorder. The OS provides a camera/video recorder application, which launches the camera, takes pictures, shoots videos and stores the works on the mobile computer’s storage where they can be viewed, edited and output.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.1. LAUNCH CAMERA To launch the camera: 1) On Start screen, tap Pictures and Videos Pictures and Videos application opens. 2) Tap Camera icon located at the upper left of the window. Camera opens in portrait mode and readies to take pictures.
Chapter 3 Camera 3.2. TAKE PICTURES By default, pictures are taken in JPEG format and are saved to the mobile computer’s internal storage under My Device\My Documents\My Pictures. To change the default storage path, see Camera Settings. To take a picture: 1) Open camera as described in Launch Camera.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Available menu items are detailed as below: Item Description Video Switch to video camera. Mode Sets camera mode between Normal, Burst or Timer. Brightness Sets the brightness between -3 to +3 in increments of 1.
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Chapter 3 Camera Options… Opens Pictures & Videos settings page showing four tabbed pages: Camera, Video, General, and Slide Show. Camera tabbed page: Video tabbed page: Sets the file prefix, storage destination Selects whether to include audio data and compression level of the stored when recording videos, and the time image.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.3. LAUNCH VIDEO CAMERA 1) To launch the video camera: 2) Launch camera as described in Launch Camera. 3) Tap Menu command on the softkey bar A pop-up option menu appears onscreen showing various option settings.
Chapter 3 Camera 3.4. SHOOT VIDEOS By default, videos are shot in WMV format and are saved to the mobile computer’s internal storage under My Device\My Documents\My Pictures. To change the default storage path, see Camera Settings. To shoot a video: 1) Open video camera as described in Launch Camera.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3.4.1. VIDEO CAMERA SETTINGS The video camera supports changing brightness and quality. Users can also enable full screen shooting mode which leaves the screen clean of option buttons and picture information. To access camera settings:...
Chapter 3 Camera 3.5. PICTURES & VIDEOS Pictures & Videos is an application that views and edits the pictures taken and videos shoot, or those copied or downloaded. It also sets background for Today Screen Start Screen, and sets avatars for your contacts. It can also be used to email pictures and videos. LAUNCH PICTURES &...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual The picture displays or the video starts to play onscreen. TAKE OTHER ACTIONS TO A VIDEO OR PICTURE To edit, manage or take other actions to a video or picture: 1) Open Pictures & Video as described in Launch Pictures &...
Chapter 4 OPERATING SYSTEM The mobile computer is powered by Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, a member of Windows Embedded family branded for full compatibility with Windows Mobile 6.5. Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 features a prettier UI and a series of fresh new looks unseen in the predecessor Windows CE.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.1. 1 STARTUP Finished with the setup as described in Main Battery Setup Insert SD Card, proceed to power on the mobile computer as described in Power Without a SIM card installed, the mobile computer is still able to connect to an available Wi-Fi hotspot for data.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.1.1. EXIT CIPHERLAB SMART SHELL SPB Mobile Shell is optional software which is integrated on the mobile computer as per shipping orders. If the mobile computer has Smart Shell software installed on it, the system will enter Smart Shell right after power on or system reset.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Tap to open the Smart Shell Settings 4) Tap the Settings icon seated on the lower right corner of the screen. Tap Exit Shell to exit the Smart Shell and show the OS’s Today screen.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.2. TODAY SCREEN It is Today screen that first shows oncscreen when the mobile computer powers on or is unlocked. Today screen shows a scrollable list of applications such as pictures, music, clock & time and so on, and the application in the center is always the active one.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.2.1. CUSTOMIZE TODAY SCREEN Customize Today screen to change its appearance and items presented. To customize Today screen: 1) Tap Windows icon on the softkey bar. 2) Tap Settings | Home. Home settings open. 3) Select between Appearance and Items tabs.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.3. START SCREEN Start screen is where all features on the mobile computer are accessed from. This screen lays out the application icons, shortcuts and so on in a staggered manner so icons are more touchable and the number of icons allowed onscreen are increased. Basic operations on Start screen: If you see the icon of the application you want to open, tap it.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.3.1. RETURN TO START SCREEN Tap Windows icon on the softkey bar or press the physical Windows key to return to Start screen. See 4.3.2. TITLE BAR At the top of almost every screen is Title bar. It shows a title on the left and a notification area on the right.
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Chapter 4 Operating System HSDPA network available HSDPA connected EDGE network available EDGE connected GPRS network available GPRS connected Phone off SIM card locked. PIN code required to turn on phone Phone on with signal strength Connection is active Connection is inactive Wi-Fi on but not connected WiFi available WiFi connected...
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.3.3. MANAGE NOTOFICATIONS Status/notification icons are relatively small, however by tapping the Title bar, a drop-down bar will appear to provide larger icons for managing notifications. Tap Title bar to open a drop-down bar. Drop-down bar opens.
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Chapter 4 Operating System Opens the reminder for an alarm or appointment. Bluetooth A2DP profile in use. Tap it to access Bluetooth devices list. Checks a new e-mail. Opens Text application. Roaming on RESPOND TO NOTIFICATIONS 1) Tap Title bar to open Drop-down bar. Drop-down bar opens.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.3.4. CUSTOMIZE START SCREEN Customize Start screen by changing the background, application shortcuts, and so on. Rearrange the application shortcuts to make the applications that you use most often easiest to access. CHANGE BACKGROUND Craft your Start screen and Today screen with any of your own pictures or a number of...
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Chapter 4 Operating System 3) Tap and hold the executable file. A context menu comes up. 4) Tap Copy. 5) Browse to My Device\Windows\Start Menu\Programs. Programs folder opens. 6) Tap and hold any vacant spot onscreen. Context menu comes up 7) Tap Paste Shortcut.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Shortcut to the file is added to Start screen. REMOVE ITEMS FROM START SCREEN The mobile computer relies on File Explorer to remove an application shortcut from Start screen: 1) On Start screen, tap File Explorer File Explorer opens.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.3.5. START SCREEN ICONS Start screen presents a number of icons in a staggered pattern that makes them easily touchable. Each icon opens an application, folder or a group of settings when it is tapped. This section will give an overview of these icons. Name Description Icon...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Office Mobile Opens Microsoft Office suite applications including Excel Mobile, 2000 SharePoint WorkSpace Mobile, OneNote Mobile, Word Mobile, and PowerPoint Mobile. Windows Media Plays audio/video files. MSN Weather Checks the weather of your locale and other parts of the world.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.4. SUSPEND & RESET MOBILE COMPUTER To save from repeatedly charging and replacing batteries, suspend the mobile computer when you are not actively using it. “Suspension” is a state to hold the device from running without turning off power. It is a “soft-off” state whicih enables less power consumption, and also a state from which a device can quickly awake since there is no need to restart the software (applications).
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Advanced tabbed page opens. Power Information’s Advanced tabbed page 3) Set a time to turn off LCD and suspend the mobile computer. Note the following cases also suspend the mobile computer: Battery door isn’t in place.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.4.3. RESET MOBILE COMPTUER The mobile computer features two reset mechanisms, warm boot and cold boot. Performing these two resetting acts helps resolve certain problems within the OS and applications. These two actions can be performed by combined use of the power button and the reset toggle located on the mobile computer’s keypad.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 4.5. SET SCREEN LOCK For the sake of security, you may want to restrict the access to the mobile computer by a self-set password. The OS supports setting up a password to recover the access to the mobile computer.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.6. WORK WITH MENUS The OS presents two kinds of menus: option menus and context menus. By these menus, users are able to operate onscreen and use applications. 4.6.1. OPTION MENUS Normally a screen or an active application features a “Menu” command on the softkey bar to launch an “option menu”, which causes actions to be taken by the screen or the active application.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Note some screens/applications may not have an option menu. A screen that doesn’t feature a “Menu” command on the softkey bar. An example of Start screen. 4.6.2. CONTEXT MENUS The context menu on the other hand contains the actions to be performed on a specific item selected onscreen.
Chapter 4 Operating System 4.7. MANAGE APPLICATIONS On Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, Start screen is where all inherent applications of the OS are accessed from. In the OS, when you run an application, the other applications that have been running don’t shut down but keep on running whether it is music that is being played or a webpage that is being browsed.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual MONITOR OPENED APPLICATIONS Upon launch, Task Manager shows a list of all opened applications which are under monitor: Delivers the application’s memory usage. Tap to Task Manager screen ascend/descend the “Application” shows a entries list of opened...
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Chapter 4 Operating System Task Manager monitors opened applications Tap and hold an entry to pop up the context menu. Context menu opens. SWITCH TO ANOTHER OPENED APPLICATION To switch to another opened application: 1) Launch Task Manager as described in Launch Task Manager.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Task Manager shifts to monitor processes. Task Manager monitors cached processes. Note: Stopping an application or process or service may interrupt one or more dependant functions on the mobile computer. You may need to restart the mobile computer to recover full functionality.
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Chapter 4 Operating System This screenshot shows downloading an Download starts and proceeds. application program mobile computer. When asked to confirm the download, tap the “Yes” command on the softkey bar. If the mobile computer is equipped with an Installation begins. SD card, you will be provided the option to install the application either on external or internal storage.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Installation is complete. Tap “OK” command to finish and quit installation. UNINSTALL APPLICATIONS On the mobile computer, the acquired (non-inherent) applications are subject to your manual uninstallation. To uninstall an application: 1) On Start screen, tap Settings | System | Remove Programs Remove Programs opens showing the applications downloaded and installed from external sources.
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Chapter 4 Operating System The lower-right “Remove” button becomes available. 3) Tap the “Remove” button to uninstall the application. 4) Follow onscreen instruction to complete through the uninstallation.
Chapter 5 RADIOS The mobile computer is a versatile networker. It integrates Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless data, and optionally a HSPA+ (3.8G) module for mobile data. It also includes a GPS receiver which can detect your locations on earth with street-level accuracy. With the help of these radios, the mobile computer keeps users online all the time.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5.1. ACCESS CELLULAR WAN When you insert a SIM card in the mobile computer and power on the phone module, the mobile computer will connect to your mobile carrier’s cellular wide area networks for data.
Chapter 5 Radios Network tabbed page opens showing the network currently connected to at the top. Phone settings Network tabbed page Network you’re currently using 5.1.3. ENABLE/DISABLE MOBILE DATA To turn on/off the mobile computer’s mobile data (HSPA+): 1) On Start screen, tap Settings | Connections | Wireless Manager Wireless Manager opens.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual GSM/UMTS tabbed page opens. 6) Tap GSM (2G Only) from the drop-down bar. 7) Tap Apply to apply the change. 8) Tap the “OK” command on the softkey bar to quit setting. 5.1.5. CELLULAR DATA SETUP...
Chapter 5 Radios The mobile computer tries to connect to your mobile service. Once connected, you can check for connection as described in Check Network in Use. If you have two or more different networks set up, tapping and holding an item provides options for you to either delete or connect to the selected network.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual My ISP settings opens showing Modem tabbed page. My ISP setting Modem tabbed page shows by default. Tap the connection to edit. Tap the “Edit” command on Softkey bar to edit the APN selected onscreen.
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Chapter 5 Radios Internet Sharing opens. Internet Sharing 3) Select USB for PC Connection, and select your mobile service for Network Connection. 4) Tap the “Connect” command on the softkey bar to start Internet tethering. The mobile computer prompts “Connected” in a few seconds when the PC connects to Internet.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5.2. USE WI-FI The mobile computer is capable of Wi-Fi, a wireless networking technology making use of an access point, also known as “hotspot”, to connect to a wireless local area network. To use Wi-Fi, the mobile computer has to connect to a hotspot. Some hotspots are open for connection while others request a key to authenticate access.
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Chapter 5 Radios 5.2.3. MAIN SETTINGS Main settings provides basic information of the connection. Item Description Disable/Enable Radio Switches the radio off/on. Active Profile Options are “Default”, “ThirdPartyConfig”, and custom profiles, which can be created and managed under Profile tab. After a new profile is created, it must be selected under the “Active Profile”...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual DISABLE/ENABLE RADIO The radio is on by default. Toggle the Disable/Enable button to switch the radio off/on. Radio is enabled (but not yet associated). Radio is disabled. Tap Enable Radio to enable Tap Disable Radio to disable it.
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Chapter 5 Radios SWITCH TO THIRD PARTY CONFIGURATION When “ThirdPartyConfig” is selected for the Active Profile, the mobile computer must go through a power cycle (reset) in order to reload the driver and activate settings. After system reset, Windows Zero Configuration will take over radio and security settings including SSID, Auth Type, EAP Type and Encryption.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual AUTO PROFILE & LIST When Auto Profile is activated, the Summit radio will attempt to associate to an access point after a device startup or resume, and it will try out each profile in order until the radio associates to an access point.
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Chapter 5 Radios Check the profiles for the SCU to auto-select from, then tap the OK button to save settings. Switch Auto Profile to On. The mobile computer will one by one attempt to connect to each of the selected access points.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5.2.4. PROFILE MANAGING Profile settings are radio and security settings that are stored in the registry and which define how the radio associates to a wireless LAN infrastructure. Profiles can be added, deleted and edited in the Profile tabbed page.
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Chapter 5 Radios Rename Select a profile from the drop-down menu and tap Rename. Enter a unique name for this profile. Up to 32 characters are allowed. Delete Select a profile from the drop-down menu and tap Delete. You cannot delete the Active Profile.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Scan Tap Scan to view a list of access points that are broadcasting their SSIDs. You may sort the list by tapping the column headers. Item Description SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI)
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Chapter 5 Radios Settings including SSID and power save settings in the Radio scrollbar menu Item Description SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the WLAN infrastructure to which the radio will connect. If no SSID is specified, the radio will only associate to an access point that broadcasts its SSID. Value: A string of up to 32 characters Default: None Client Name...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual bit rate. Value: Auto (rate negotiated automatically with AP) or the specified value in megabits per second (1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54) Default: Auto Radio Mode Use of 802.11a/b/g/n when interacting with an AP.
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Chapter 5 Radios key management protocol for fast re-authentication Default: None EAP Type This is the protocol used to authenticate the device and its user if the WLAN uses the Enterprise version of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2. Select EAP type in the drop-down box, then tap Credentials to enter detailed information for each type.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual EAP-TLS Credentials values for EAP-TLS and PEAP-TLS: User: Username or Domain/Username (up to 64 characters) User Cert: Tap the […] button to select a user (or client) PEAP-TLS certificate from the Microsoft certificate store. You may not enter a filename because the user certificate must reside in the Microsoft certificate store.
Chapter 5 Radios 5.2.5. CONNECTION STATUS View status of the current wireless network connection, information on the access point and the connection established between the two. Item Description Profile Name of Active Profile Status Potential values are: Down: not recognized Disabled Not Associated Associated (EAP type)
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual When a ping initiated from the Diags window is active, the Status window displays a ping indicator consisting of two lights that either flash green (for a successful ping) or red (for an unsuccessful ping).
Chapter 5 Radios 5.2.6. DIAGNOSTICS Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic tests if necessary. Item Description (Re)connect Disable and enable the radio, apply or re-apply the current profile, attempt to associate and authenticate to the wireless network, and log all activity in the output area at the bottom.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Start Ping Enter the address to ping to in the edit box next to the button and tap Start Ping. A continuous ping will begin until the following happens: Stop Ping is tapped, the screen is switched to a tab other than Diags or Status, the application is exited or the radio is removed.
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Chapter 5 Radios Save To Tap this button to save the diagnostics output to a file. By default, the file name is “sdc_diags.txt”. Specify a storage location, folder, and file type for this diagnostics file.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5.2.7. GLOBAL SETTINGS Global settings include radio and security settings that apply to all profiles and settings that apply to SCU itself. These settings are for administrator use only. Property Value Roam Trigger When the moving average RSSI from the current AP is weaker than Roam Trigger, radio does a roam scan where it probes for an AP with a signal that is at least Roam Delta dBm stronger.
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Chapter 5 Radios Custom Indicates the system registry has been edited to include a value other than those available in the drop-down value Default: Full DFS Channels Indicates whether to support 5 GHz (802.11a) channels where dynamic frequency selection (DFS) is required. Value: Off, On, Optimized Default: Off When Optimized is selected, the radio scans for all active channels and...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual (PEAP-MSCHAP) Type 2 A different authentication server, such as Juniper Networks Steel Belted RADIUS, that uses PEAPv0 for PEAP-MSCHAP Default: Type 1 TTLS Inner Method Authentication method used within secure tunnel created by EAP-TTLS. Value:...
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Chapter 5 Radios Value: Off, On Default: On Tray Icon Whether to enable the system tray icon or not. Value: On, Off Default: On Admin Password Auth Timeout (s) Specifies how long it will wait for an EAP authentication request to succeed or fail.
Chapter 5 Radios 5.3. USE BLUETOOTH The mobile computer is Bluetooth-enabled to synchronize data with other devices such as PCs, car hands-free kits, headsets, printers, PDAs, and cell phones. Class II Bluetooth devices enable wireless connections over a short distance of around 10 meters.
Chapter 5 Radios Device ID tabbed page opens. 3) Enter a name following the prompted rule. 4) Tap the “OK” command on the softkey bar to apply the change. 5.3.3. TURN ON/OFF BLUETOOTH To turn on/off Bluetooth power: 1) On Start screen, tap Settings | Connections | Wireless Manager Wireless Manager opens.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Select Turn on Bluetooth and Make this device visible to other devices. 4) Tap the OK command on the softkey bar. Once set, the mobile computer becomes discoverable by other Bluetooth devices. When Settings | Connections | Wireless Manager is opened, a “Visible” label appears under Bluetooth entry.
Chapter 5 Radios 5.3.5. PAIR & CONNECT BLUETOOTH DEVICES Prior to connecting to another Bluetooth device, the mobile computer needs to pair with that device. Once they are paired, the two devices will stay paired unless they are unpaired. To pair with and connect to a Bluetooth device: 1) On the mobile computer, turn on Bluetooth as described in Turn On/Off Bluetooth.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Bluetooth scanning results Tap to scan again If the device to pair with is not displayed, make sure it is currently set as discoverable. If the mobile computer stops scanning before that device becomes discoverable, tap Refresh to repeat the scan 4) Tap the name of the found device that you wish to connect.
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Chapter 5 Radios Tap the Advanced command on the softkey bar to configure the Bluetooth features to use with that device. Then tap Save. Devices tabbed page re-opens listing the newly connected Bluetooth device among others. A connected device is listed under Connected label. A paired but unconnected device is listed under Disconnected label.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5.3.6. DISCONNECT BLUETOOTH DEVICES To disconnect the mobile computer from a Bluetooth device, there are two approaches: Simply turn off the Bluetooth as described in Turn On/Off Bluetooth. The mobile computer is disconnected from all connected Bluetooth devices.
Chapter 5 Radios The Bluetooth device is reconnected and its name displays under Connected label. 5.3.9. EDIT BLUETOOTH FEATURES TO USE A Bluetooth profile defines the features and communications supported by a Bluetooth device. For two Bluetooth devices to share files with each other, they need to both support the due profiles.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 5.3.10. BLUETOOTH FILE EXCHANGE Once connected with other devices using Bluetooth, the mobile computer can offload or download files to/from them. Basically it relies on File Explorer to get it done. OFFLOAD FILES 1) On the mobile computer, turn on Bluetooth as described in...
Chapter 5 Radios To download files from other devices using Bluetooth: 3) Enable the mobile computer’s “Beam” as mentioned above. 4) Turn on Bluetooth as described in Turn On/Off Bluetooth if you haven’t. 5) Make the mobile computer discoverable as mentioned in Expose Mobile Computer.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Select the name of your PC if it is connected before. Once paired and/or connected, you are taken back to Device tabbed page. 13) Reopen ActiveSync on the mobile computer. 14) Tap the “Menu” command on the softkey bar on the softkey bar.
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Chapter 5 Radios Internet Sharing opens. Internet Sharing 3) Select Bluetooth PAN for PC Connection, and select your wireless service for Network Connection. 4) Tap the “Connect” command on the softkey bar. 5) On your PC, set up a Bluetooth Personal Area Network with the mobile computer. Setting up a Bluetooth PAN varies between different Bluetooth utilities.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual In a few seconds Internet Sharing prompts “Connected” on the mobile computer. Your PC connects to Internet. Internet Sharing “Connected” prompted. Tap to stop Bluetooth Internet Sharing Tap the “Discon…” command on the softkey bar to stop.
Chapter 5 Radios 5.4. CONNECT TO VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are a group of individual networks on a public network (such as the Internet) that connect to each other by private lines and communicate among themselves by encryption technology so their data are kept safe from unauthorized access. The mobile computer supports VPN connection to access the resources inside a secured network from the outside.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual “Make New Connection” page opens. “Make New Connection” page 3) Complete the VPN settings. Consult your network administrator for the protocol employed on the VPN and other requested credentials. 4) Follow onscreen instructions to proceed.
Chapter 5 Radios 5.4.2. CONNECT TO VPN After a VPN connection is set up as described in VPN Connection Setup, a link Edit my VPN servers shows up under My Work Network. Move on to connect to the prospective VPN. A link Edit my VPN servers shows up.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual A dialog briefly displays noticing the attempt to connect. VPN is connected shortly. Once connected, the mobile computer makes a sound as per settings in Sounds & Notifications. 5.4.3. EDIT VPN To edit a VPN: 1) On Start screen, tap Settings | Connections | Connections (Manager) Connections (Manager) opens showing Tasks tabbed page.
Chapter 5 Radios 5.5. INSTALL SECURE CERTIFICATES To connect to a VPN or Wi-Fi network that deploys secure certificates, the mobile computer must possess these certificates. Where the mobile computer stores these secure certificates is called a “certificate store”. Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 has three “certificate stores” – the Personal, Intermediate and Root certificate stores.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Certificate installer starts to install the file. 4) Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed. Once the installation completes, it can be viewed in Certificates...
GPS relies on the satellites covering the sky around the world to pinpoint your whereabouts. A location-aware application is necessary, such as CipherLab’s GPS Viewer for NMEA-based location discovery. There are other applications downloadable from Internet. Download “.cab”-suffixed programs that confirm the compatibility with Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5.
To discover locations by GPS: 1) Launch GPS as described in Launch GPS. 2) Launch a GPS software or location-aware application (for instance, CipherLab provided GPS Viewer). CipherLab GPS Viewer 5.6.3. USE EXTERNAL GPS RECEIVER WITH BLUETOOTH To use an external GPS receiver via Bluetooth connection involves two-phase setup. The first phase is to set up a Bluetooth connection between your mobile computer and the external GPS receiver.
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Chapter 5 Radios The application will search for and list the discoverable Bluetooth devices within wireless coverage. Devices tabbed page under Bluetooth Tap Add new device… to search for discoverable Bluetooth devices within wireless coverage 5) Select the GPS receiver and tap Next on the softkey bar. The mobile computer then attempts to pair with the selected Bluetooth device.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Your Bluetooth device may request a passcode to create a secure connection. Check the documentation provided by the device manufacturer for more details on the passcode. Enter the passcode to complete Bluetooth pairing Once two devices are connected, you are prompted shortly with a dialog.
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Chapter 5 Radios A paired but currently disconnected device is listed under Disconnected label 7) Tap your GPS receiver to open Partnership Settings. Services available for that device will be listed on this page. Select Serial Port and tap Save on the softkey bar. A Bluetooth SPP connection will be established between the mobile computer and the GPS receiver.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Tap New Outgoing Port, then tap OK on the softkey bar. Tap to add an outgoing port for the paired Bluetooth device. 10) Add a Device page opens. Select the GPS receiver and tap Next on the softkey bar.
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Chapter 5 Radios Select a port number. You can check the available ports on your mobile computer by tapping Start screen | Settings | System | COM Port Mapping. See COM Port Mapping for details. Remember the port that you choose. Select the Bluetooth device 12) Tap Finish on the softkey bar to re-open COM Ports tabbed page.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual GPS Settings opens to show Programs tabbed page. This page shows the default COM port through which GPS data obtained by GPS hardware is streamed to location discovery applications on the mobile computer. Do not change the settings on this page.
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Chapter 5 Radios Make sure Manage GPS automatically is selected. Tap OK to confirm settings. Manage GPS automatically should be selected 16) Run your GPS software or location aware application. GPS data is streamed to the software to assist location finding.
Access Cellular WAN. Note: Phone calling and receiving functions are reserved on CP60. Related settings such as phone volume, phone ring tone, voice mail and so on are reserved as well. IN THIS CHAPTER 6.1 About Phone ............182 6.2 SIM Card ..............182...
6.1. ABOUT PHONE The mobile computer supports the following type of cellular technology: UMTS 6.2. SIM CARD To use the mobile computer’s phone, first obtain a SIM card from your mobile carrier. Activate the SIM card and assemble it to the mobile computer. The phone is enabled by default and connects to your wireless network when the mobile computer powers on.
Chapter 6 Phone 6.3. STATUS ICONS Status icons for phone status: Status Icon Description No SIM card installed Phone off SIM card locked. PIN code required to turn on phone. Phone on with signal strength. The more bars lit, the stronger the signal. Connected to another mobile carrier’s network (roaming)
Chapter 7 MORE APPLICATIONS Aside from the dedicated ReaderConfigMobile.exe which empowers the mobile computer’s with specialty data capture mentioned Data Capture, more manufacturer-developed applications are preinstalled to strengthen user’s system management and make the mobile computer more eligible. A group of said applications are accessibleon the mobile computer. This chapter will comb through the details about them.
7.1. BUTTON ASSIGNMENT Button Assignment can re-define the functions of physical keys so that they trigger different actions. Settings made to one or more keys can be saved as a profile, allowing users to switch conveniently in between different sets of settings. Key functions under Function Mode (which can be entered by pressing the Function Key) can also be re-defined.
Chapter 7 More Applications TOOLBAR Toolbar icon Description Opens Button Assignment main menu which can be used to manage profiles, reset settings to default, obtain version information, or exit the application. Saves current settings as a new profile, or saves changes made to the profile currently opened.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Item Value Default Sets the key function back to factory default. Custom Provides a drop-down list to select the preferred function for the specific key. (Options available differ with the key.) Either select a pre-defined function, or select “”User define” and enter a valid ASCII key code (0x00~0xFF) in the text box.
Chapter 7 More Applications 7.1.3. MAIN MENU When the main menu button is tapped, an option menu opens providing the following functions: Item Description User Profile Displays the existing profiles (not including default settings), and a toolbar to manage profiles: Toolbar icon Description Applies the selected profile.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 3) Tap to save, or to cancel. EDIT PROFILE 1) To edit an existing profile: 2) Tap the main menu button and tap User Profile in the option menu. 3) Select the profile you wish to edit, then tap The selected profile opens.
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Chapter 7 More Applications Specify the directory where the profile is stored Tap a profile to import it Select the profile you wish to export, then tap to enter export settings. Enter a name for the profile to export Specify the location and file type for the profile to export Note: The All Folders directory refers to all folders under My Device\My Documents.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual READ/WRITE SETTINGS Use Read from device and Write to device to read the current settings on the device, or write the newly changed settings to the device in order for them to take effect. See...
Chapter 7 More Applications 7.1.4. KEYPAD MODES Both the numeric and QWERTY keypad provide two different modes, normal mode and function mode. To enable the function mode, simply press the Function key . For behaviors of the Function key, see Function Key.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual User Define [.] Period key [#] Number Decrease Backlight Brightness Keys 1, 2, 3.….9, 0 F1-12 Note: (1) Direct keys (scan key, side trigger keys, volume up/down keys, Application key) on the mobile computer are only available for re-assigning under normal mode.
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Chapter 7 More Applications QWERTY KEYPAD Button Normal mode Function mode General options Special options Answer Call / Start Screen Answer Call / Send Send End (Call) Start Screen End (Call) Scan Camera Home Scan + User define Left Left Scan Camera Right Scan + User define...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Keys A-Z F1-24 Note: (1) Direct keys (scan key, side trigger keys, volume up/down keys, Application key) on the mobile computer are only available for re-assigning under normal mode. (2) Several of the direct keys provide special functions under normal mode. These include...
Chapter 7 More Applications 7.2. GPS VIEWER The mobile computer includes a GPS module (GPS hardware). This module communicates with the Global Positioning System and discovers your location on earth if it has a piece of GPS software to work with. As previously mentioned in Launch GPS, the GPS module turns on automatically once GPS software launches on the mobile computer.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Red for no signal (< 9 dB) Green for fair signal strength (10 ~ 29 dB) Blue for strong signal strength (30 ~ 50 dB) Item Description Date, Time Current date and time Longitude, Latitude, Altitude Together they deliver the user’s location on earth...
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 7.3. SIGNATURE UTILITY Signature utility captures, views and edits signature files. 7.3.1. LAUNCH SIGNATURE UTILITY To launch Signature utility: 1) On Start screen, tap Signature Signature utility opens showing a toolbar along the top and a signing area within its window.
Chapter 7 More Applications 7.3.2. CAPTURE SIGNATURE To capture signature: 1) Launch Signature utility as described in Launch Signature Utility. Signature utility launches. 2) Use the stylus to sign a name in the signing area. 3) Tap icon to save the signature as an image in BMP, JPG or Locus format. icon to discard the signature and sign again.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 7.3.3. VIEW OR EDIT EXISTING SIGNATURES To view the existing signature(s) on the storage of the mobile computer: 1) Launch Signature utility as described in Launch Signature Utility. Signature utility launches. 2) Tap icon on toolbar.
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Chapter 7 More Applications Preferences settings open showing Pen Width tabbed page. 3) Select between Pen Width, Pen Colors and Background Colors tabs to customize signing preferences. 4) Tap the “OK” command to save changes, or tap CANCEL label to quit settings without saving changes.
Chapter 8 MANAGE MOBILE COMPUTER This chapter guides you to the system settings featured by the OS Access these settings to define how the mobile computer looks, sounds, stores/secures your data, manages the applications, or exchanges data with your networks or other devices. This chapter also includes a section detailing the mechanism you follow suit to update OS image.
OS image upgrade helps optimize the mobile computer’s performance and functionality. The upgrade relies on CipherLab’s OS Update Tool, a utility to run on your PC to get the job done. This utility brings the upgrades of OS image and splash (booting logo) to the mobile computer.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer The following notification will appear onscreen to indicate the system is updating. Update Mobile 6) When the update process is finished, a prompt will appear onscreen asking to cold boot the mobile computer. Cold boot the mobile computer once more by holding down the power button and pressing the reset button.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 8.2. SYSTEM SETTINGS This section guides to Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 system settings. Access these settings to define how the mobile computer looks, sounds, stores/secures data, manages applications, or exchanges data with networks or other devices.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer System Leads to System Folder, where the hardware and software on the mobile computer can be configured and their info can be viewed. Sounds & Notifications Configures the mobile computer’s sound upon tapping onscreen commands or physical buttons, how a notification or system event is received, how an alarm sounds, and related settings.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 8.2.1. CONNECTIONS FOLDER This section guides to applications available in Connections Folder under System Settings. Open Start screen, tap Settings | Connections Connections folder opens: Connections folder BEAM For Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded Handheld, “beam” is typically known as data sharing between handheld devices through an infrared wireless connection.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer Wireless tabbed page By default, the mobile computer uses the Summit Client Utility to manage Wi-Fi connection. Alternatively, users can also access settings via Wireless Manager (which is known as Windows Zero Configuration). See Switch To Third Party Configuration for how to switch to Windows Zero Congfiguration.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Define the time to turn off Wi-Fi if the connection keeps failing. Define the network to access, only hotspots or only computer to computer (ad-hoc) or both. WIRELESS MANAGER Enables/disables the radios of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, phone, and mobile data. It also limits mobile data to 2G only.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer card. Edits the existing PIN code(s) of the inserted SIM card. Services tabbed page (Reserved) Call Barring: Blocks certain types of incoming and outgoing calls. Caller ID: Sets if your phone number is displayed to whom you call. Call Forwarding: Configures how to forward your calls when you’re on a phone already, you didn’t answer and so on.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Edits existing mobile data connection Internet. My Work Creates mobile data connection to an internal Network network (intranet) or a VPN. For enterprise network to access Internet, proxy server setting which is usually required is supported.
Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer 8.2.2. PERSONAL FOLDER This section guides to Personal Folder Open Start screen, tap Settings | Personal. Personal folder opens: Personal folder opens OWNER INFORMATION Creates contact info about the owner of the mobile computer and also some notes. PHONE Accesses phone settings.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual 8.2.3. SYSTEM FOLDER This section guides to System Folder Open Start screen, tap Settings |System. System folder opens: System folder opens ABOUT Views OS information. It features three tabs – Version, Device ID and Copyright.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer Turn off LCD backlight if device is not used Checked; for: 2 min Turn off keypad backlight if device is not Checked; used for: 10 sec Turn on LCD backlight when a button is Checked pressed or the screen is tapped Turn on keypad backlight when a button is Checked...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual If two ports are assigned the same function, a pop up dialog appears when OK is tapped to warn that one of these ports must be changed. . CONTRAST Provides a slidebar to set the contrast for the screen display.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer When first opened, click Download to After a successful download, the validity of store the current version of ephemeris in the current version of ephemeris will be the system. displayed. MANAGED PROGRAMS Views the applications remotely installed by your domain’s system administrator. MEMORY Delivers how the internal/external memories are used.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual details. REGIONAL SETTINGS Controls how to display numbers, currency, date, time, etc on the mobile computer. Featured tabs are – Region, Number, Currency, Time and Date. Tabbed Page Description Region Sets the region of your locale to display numbers, amount of money, time/date and other info.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer The mobile computer must be placed on a flat surface before calibration. E-Compass Performs calibration of the mobile computer in three directions. Rotate the mobile computer around the three axises as prompted to complete calibration. Gyroscope Shows a round ball inside a series of circles which expand from inside out during calibration.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual SYSTEM INFORMATION Displays some of the mobile computer’s info such as manufacturer, firmware version, MAC address, memory capacity and so on. Tap each node to expand the tree structure list and view data about the given items.
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Chapter 8 Manage Mobile Computer TIME SYNCHRONIZATION Provides two tabs, SNTP and GPS. SNTP tabbed page Synchronizes the mobile computer’s time with an NTP server, either automatically or manually. Users can also select the time period for auto-sychronization. Synchronized time will be written to RTC and system time will be updated. Select the period to update time Server used to synchronize time with.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Searching for GPS signal. Once signal is detected, proceed to sync time using GPS data USB TO PC Enables/disables RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification). Open USB to PC and deselect Enable advanced network functionality to disable RNDIS and enable PPP.
SPECIFICATIONS PLATFORM, PROCESSOR & MEMORY Operating System & CPU OS Version Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 TI DM3730 1GHz Processor Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM Flash 4GB Flash ROM Expansion Slot One MicroSDHC card slot, supports up to 32GB COMMUNICATIONS & DATA CAPTURE Communications USB Host/Client USB 1.1 / USB 2.0...
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Batteries Main Battery Pack Standard: 3.7V, 3600 mAh High Capacity: 3.7V, 4400 mAh Rechargeable Li-ion battery Charging time: approximately 4 hours for Standard battery and 6 hours for High Capacity battery Backup Battery 3.6V, 15 mAh...
Chapter 8 Specifications PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Color Tap Screen Display Display 3.5” Transflective TFT-LCD, 65K colors, sunlight readable Resolution QVGA 240 (W) x 320 (H)/VGA 480 (W) x 640 (H) Keypad Layout Numeric or QWERTY keypad Backlight White LED backlight for display and keypad Notifications Status LED Three LEDs for showing scanning good read, battery charging and...
IP 65 per applicable IEC 60529 sealing spec. Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV direct contact discharge, ± 8 kV Note: CipherLab will not be held responsible for the mobile computer’s malfunction incurred by the operation outside operating temperature range. PROGRAMMING SUPPORT Development Environment &...
Chapter 8 Specifications ACESSORIES Accessory Options Detachable Pistol Grip Belt Holster (with or without shoulder strap) Charging & Communication Cradle Snap-on Charging and Communication Cable (USB & RS-232)
Appendix I SCAN ENGINE SETTINGS The CipherLab developed utility Reader Configuration configures the following reader types: 1D Laser (SE955) 2D Imager (SE4500DL) The reader integrated on the mobile computer is either a 1D or 2D scan engine. When the physical scan key or side trigger is pressed, the mobile computer will read a printed barcode in position.
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED Depending on the scan engine integrated on the mobile computer, supported symbologies will differ as listed below. For details on configuring associated settings, refer to Appendix II and III. Laser Codabar Code 11...
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US Planet UK Postal EAN/UPC EAN-8 EAN-8 Extend EAN-13 Bookland EAN (ISBN) ISSN EAN UPC-A UPC-E Convert to UPC-A UPC-E1 Convert to UPC-A 2D Symbologies Aztec Data Matrix Maxicode MicroPDF417 MicroQR PDF417 QR Code...
Appendix II LASER (SE955) The tables below list the symbologies settings for 1D laser scan engine (SE955). SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS Symbology Description Default CODABAR CodaBar Codabar Checkbox to enable Codabar decoding. Enable Length option Sets the length of the Codabar symbols to decode. Length One Fixed length (Length 1) (4-55)
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Code 39 Checkbox to enable Code 39 decoding. Enable Trioptic Code 39 Selects whether to decode Trioptic Code 39. Disable Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges. It always contains six characters.
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Appendix II Laser (SE955) Length option Sets the length of the Code 39 symbols to decode. Length One Fixed length (Length 1) (4-55) Two Fixed lengths (Length 1>Length 2) Max / Min Length (range: 0-255; Length 1<Length 2) Any Length Interleaved 25 Interleaved 25 Checkbox to enable Interleaved 2 of 5 decoding.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Checkbox to enable MSI decoding. Enable Length option Sets the length of the MSI symbols to decode. Length One Fixed length (Length 1) (4-55) Two Fixed lengths (Length 1>Length 2) Max / Min Length (range: 0-255; Length 1<Length 2)
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Appendix II Laser (SE955) Preamble Decide whether include UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Transmit preamble System Character (and Country Code) in the data System being transmitted. Character No transmit: transmits none of the above Transmit System Character: transmits system number only Transmit Sys. Character and Country Code: transmits system number and country code Convert to UPC-A The UPC-E barcode will be expanded into UPC-A format, and...
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual UPC Addon Redundancy When “Auto-discriminate” is applied, decide the number of times of supplementary decoding the same barcode to count as a valid read. Configurable between 2 and 30. UPC Security Level Sets the security level to ensure decoding accuracy...
Appendix II Laser (SE955) QR Code, MicroQR Industrial 25 (Discrete 25), IATA 2 of 5 Maxicode Code 39 Trioptic, Bookland EAN, Matrix 25, US Postnet, US Planet, UK Postal, Japan Postal, Australian Postal, Dutch Postal Aztec AIM CODE ID – MODIFIER CHARACTERS Code Type Option Value Option...
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Check digit has been verified but not transmitted. GS1 DataBar (RSS) Always transmit 0. RSS-14 and RSS Limited will be transmitted with an Application Identifier “01”. example, RSS-14 barcode, 10012345678902, transmitted as ]e00110012345678902. Note: In EAN-128 emulation mode, RSS is transmitted using Code 128 rules (= “]C1”).
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Appendix II Laser (SE955) ECC 200. ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position. ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position. ECC 200, ECI protocol implemented. ECC 200, FNC1 in first or fifth position, ECI protocol implemented. ECC 200, FNC1 in second or sixth position, ECI protocol implemented.
Appendix III 2D IMAGER (SE4500DL) The tables below list the symbology settings for 2D imager (SE4500). SYMBOLOGY SETTINGS 1D SYMBOLOGIES Symbology Description Default CODABAR CodaBar Codabar Checkbox to enable Codabar decoding. Enable Length option Sets the length of the Codabar symbols to decode. Max / Min Length One Fixed length (Length 1)
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual CODE 39 Code 39 Code 39 Checkbox to enable Code 39 decoding. Enable Trioptic Code 39 Selects whether to decode Trioptic Code 39. Disable Trioptic Code 39 is a variant of Code 39 used in the marking of computer tape cartridges.
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Appendix III 2D Imager (SE4500DL) Sets whether enable decoding ISBT-128 Concatenation Disable performing concatenation of ISBT data Disable: Does not perform concatenation Enable: Performs concatenation ISBT-128 barcodes. Auto-discriminate: Auto-discriminates between ISBT-128 barcodes which require concatenation and those which do not need concatenation. Redundancy Sets redundancy between 2-20.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Transmit Check Digit Decide whether to include the check digit in the data being Disable transmitted. COMPOSITE Composite CC-A/B Enable Composite Checkbox to enable Composite CC-A/B decoding. Disable CC-A/B Composite CC-C Enable Composite CC-C Checkbox to enable Composite CC-C decoding.
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Appendix III 2D Imager (SE4500DL) Convert to UPC/EAN This only applies to GS1 DataBar-14 and GS1 DataBar Disable Limited barcodes not decoded as part of a Composite barcode. Convert to EAN-13 Strips the leading “010” from barcodes. The barcode must be composed of a leading “01” as the application identifier (AI) and a first digit of zero.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Netherlands KIX Code Enable Netherlands KIX Checkbox to enable Netherlands KIX Code decoding. Enable Code US Postnet Enable US Postnet Checkbox to enable US Postnet decoding. Enable US Planet Enable US Planet Checkbox to enable US Planet decoding.
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Appendix III 2D Imager (SE4500DL) Preamble Decide whether include UPC-A/UPC-E/UPC-E1 Transmit preamble System Character (and Country Code) in the data System being transmitted. Character No transmit: transmits none of the above Transmit System Character: transmits system number only Transmit Sys. Character and Country Code: transmits system number and country code Convert to UPC-A The UPC-E barcode will be expanded into UPC-A format, and...
CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual UPC Addon Redundancy When “Auto-discriminate” is applied, decide the number of times of supplementary decoding the same barcode to count as a valid read. Configurable between 2 and 30. 2D SYMBOLOGIES Symbology Description Default Aztec Aztec Selects whether to enable Aztec decoding.
Appendix III 2D Imager (SE4500DL) MicroPDF417 MicroPDF417 Selects whether to enable Maxicode decoding. Disable Code 128 Emulation Transmit data from certain Micro PDF 417 barcodes as if it Disable was encoded in Code 128 barcodes. Transmit AIM code ID character in Miscellaneous options must be enabled first.
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CP60 Mobile Computer Reference Manual Back Back Keypad Back Back Back Space Lock Space Space Space Space Back Back Back Back Back Back Light Light Light Light Light Light Send Send Start Send Send Send...
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