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2. PT-80 & ACCESSORIES................................................................................. 2
3. TOUR OF THE PT-80....................................................................................... 4
4. SETTING UP THE PT-80................................................................................. 7
5. INITIAL OPERATION ....................................................................................... 9
6. FLASH MEMORY ........................................................................................... 12
7. USING THE KEYPAD AND SCANNER ...................................................... 13
8. DATA COMMUNICATION.............................................................................. 18
9. POWER STATUS INDICATION.................................................................... 19
10. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................. 20
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Summary of Contents for Argox PT-80
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ... 1 2. PT-80 & ACCESSORIES... 2 2.1 C OMPACT PACKAGE 2.2 D ELUXE PACKAGE 3. TOUR OF THE PT-80... 4 3.1 PT-80 CRD-80 D 3.2 P ROVIDING OWER TO THE 4. SETTING UP THE PT-80... 7 4.1 I... -
Page 2: Introduction
1. Introduction Your PT-80 is a rugged, compact mobile computer that utilizes the Windows CE® operating system. The PT-80 incorporates an integral bar code scanning CCD, a color LCD with touch screen, a keypad, and wireless communication capability. The Windows CE operating system provides you with a standard Windows-based environment for customizing and operating the device. -
Page 3: Accessories
2. PT-80 & Accessories After opening the box, please check the contents of the package and compare it to that model’s content list below. The compact and deluxe packages come with different accessories. 2.1 Compact package ν PT-80 ν Battery pack ν... -
Page 4: Deluxe Package
Stylus Unpack the box and save the packaging in the event the unit needs to be stored or returned to Argox for service. Check the unit for damage. If there is damage notify your Argox sales representative. Quick Reference Guide ν... -
Page 5: Pt-80 And Crd-80 D Escription
3. Tour of the PT-80 3.1 PT-80 and CRD-80 Description PT80 Description Front Touch Screen RS232/USB/Charging Port Back CF slot cover Stylus SD slot Quick Reference Guide Keypad CCD scanner Reset Hole Battery cover... - Page 6 CRD-80 Cradle Description Front Terminal slot Charging Back USB port Quick Reference Guide Power Charging slot RS-232 port Power port USB / Serial and Charging port...
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Page 7: Providing Power To The Pt-80
3.2 Providing Power to the PT-80 You provide power to the PT-80 with the following: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack RS232/Charging cable, USB/Charging cable Cradle Note: The data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery is adequately charged. -
Page 8: Setting Up The Pt-80
4. Setting up the PT-80 4.1 Installing the Battery Pack CAUTION! – Improper installation of the rechargeable battery pack can cause the metal clips in the battery compartment to bend or break. Carefully read and follow the procedure below to install the battery pack. -
Page 9: Charging The Pt-80
4.2 Charging the PT-80 Before using the PT-80 for the first time, charge the unit for at least 12 hours to fully charge the empty battery and insure a proper charge. CAUTION: Operating the PT-80 for the first time without the AC adapter, and without fully charging the backup battery may result in loss of data stored in RAM memory. -
Page 10: Initial Operation
5. Initial Operation Note: Be sure that you have fully charged the battery before turning the unit on. Inserting a CF card 1. Open the CF slot cover with a screw driver. 2. Insert a correctly oriented CF card. 3. Close the CF slot cover and fix the two screws. - Page 11 [FN] and the [TAB] key. The PT-80 prompts you to calibrate the unit by tapping a sequence of screen locations. Tap gently but firmly. When you complete the series of taps, press the [ENT] key to confirm or press the [ESC] key to cancel.
- Page 12 Setting Time Zone, Date, and Time After calibrating the PT-80, the “Date/Time Properties” dialog box appears. Follow the steps below to set the date and time. Setting the Time Zone Follow the steps below to set time zone: 1. Tap the location arrow for a list of cities.
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Page 13: Flash Memory
128MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash memory are unaffected by the PT-80 power status. To access the contents of Flash memory, simply select “My Computer” on the desktop and then select “DiskOnChip”. -
Page 14: Using The Keypad And Scanner
7. Using the Keypad and Scanner Keypad The PT-80 keypad contains 23 keys, including Cursor key, 0-9, Alpha key, Power key, Function, Escape, Backspace, and Enter key. Please refer to the picture below. [Power] When the unit is off, press the power key to turn the unit on. - Page 15 Alpha Key When you power on the PT-80, the default is Numeric Mode on. When you toggle to Alpha Mode, the default is CAPS mode off. Alpha Mode Press the Alpha key to enter Alpha Mode, the default is CAPS off.
- Page 16 Software Keyboard (Windows CE Keyboard) Since the PT-80 keypad allows input of numeric characters only, the Windows CE Software provides a touch screen keyboard for input of other characters. The Windows based keyboard replicates the layout of a standard PC keyboard.
- Page 17 Press this key to activate the CCD scanner. Scan Test The PT-80 also has a built-in Scan Test.exe program that lets you test the barcode scan function. Scan Test.exe is located in the directory \Programs\Scanner\Scan Test.exe.
- Page 18 After you change settings, go to the “Setting” page and press the “Commit” button to configure, or press “Reset” to return to the scan default settings. The “Download” page allows you to update scan firmware. Quick Reference Guide...
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Page 19: Data Communication
8. Data Communication The PT-80 mobile computer lets you link to a host computer through an RS-232/USB cable or through the CRD-80 cradle for data communication. 8.1 Via Serial or USB Cable Plug the RS-232 or USB end of the communication cable to the PC’s USB Port and the other end into the PT-80 RS232/USB/Charging port. -
Page 20: Power Status Indication
Status bar icons indicate the on-board power status. No icon indicates there is no external power supply to the PT-80 but the battery power status is good. The “Plug” icon indicates the PT-80 is using external power. The PT- 80 is either plugged-in via the DC 5V/2.5A power adapter or the cradle. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
You must charge the battery when the battery “Low” or “Very Low” icon is displayed. If the “Low” or “Very Low” icon still displays after charging, please contact Argox Technical Support. 10. Troubleshooting If the screen is blank, or if the unit fails to power on, charge the battery for 12 hours.
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