Chapter 3: Software Information
NEO Expansion Port USB Host Interface
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Expansion Port USB Host Interface
The USB host interface is automatically enabled by the DTS (Docking and Tether Port Ser-
vice) when the expansion device is detected. DTS can be configured to not enable the USB
host interface through the following registry value:
Registry Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Services\TekDTSvc\ExpansionPort\1\]
Registry Value: "ConfigTether"=dword
The value of ConfigTether should be set to one of the following values:
Table 3.4 ConfigTether Registry Value Settings
Value
0
3
3.4
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Windows-Resident USB Drivers
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comes in two classes of hardware configuration: connected and unconnected (or
"batch"). Connected versions of the
while the unconnected versions run Windows CE 5.0 Core. Both operating systems include
drivers for operating USB devices through the USB interfaces on the device.
The docking interface on the base of the
and can be used as either a USB host or USB device, via a partial USB On-the-Go interface
(USB OTG). However, the USB interface pins on the expansion port can be used only as a
USB host connection.
Without adding new drivers, both external USB host ports can be used to support external
keyboards, bar code scanners, the Psion Teklogix USB-to-Serial adaptor, the Psion Teklogix
USB-to-Ethernet adaptor, and USB memory keys. There is no support for a USB mouse,
modem or printer.
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Description
Disable USB Host Interface
Enable USB Host Interface
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run Windows CE 5.0 Pro as the operating system,
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has pins dedicated to USB communication,