Zebex Z-217 Series User Manual

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Z-2170
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( Version 1.02)
User's Manual

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  • Page 1 Handheld Computer Z-2170 series ( Version 1.02) User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Editorial Record Version Date of edited Page Content Ver1.00 2012/11/10 Initial release Ver1.01 2012/02/09 Updated FCC Statement Ver1.02 2012/11/2 Removed RFID section Ver1.03 2013/5/7 Added charging instruction Changed PowerPack section, added volume Ver2.00 2013/8/6 control instructions Ver2.01...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting To PC ....................21 About The Product ....................23 Specifications ......................24 Using Barcode Scanner ....................25 Scanning Barcodes .....................25 Volume Control....................26 Using the Zebex PowerPack ..................27 Backlight......................27 Calculator ......................29 File Transfer ......................30 Function Key Manager ..................33 Preload Manager ....................38 Preload Operation ....................39 Switch........................42...
  • Page 4: Preface

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preface About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2170 handheld computer. ZEBEX Z-2170 product is at the forefront of handheld computer technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on the many and varied options available to you.
  • Page 5: Copyright

    ZEBEX Industries Inc. will be under no liability in respect of any defect arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings, or misuse or alteration or repair of the products without written approval.
  • Page 6 WARNING Disassembly and Modification Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex personnel or Zebex- approved engineers. Interior Parts and Components Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock.
  • Page 7 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Battery Information  Use only a ZEBEX approved batteries.  Using any other type of battery and charging equipment may damage the device and invalidate the warranty.  Store batteries at half of full charge in a dry, cool place, removed from the equipment to prevent loss of capacity, rusting of metallic parts and electrolyte leakage.
  • Page 8 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Battery Maintenance These are recommendations to extend the life of the battery pack:  When charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least 12 hours prior to use.  Remove the battery if the device is not going to be used for a long time. If the battery is left unused for more than 3 months, you need to charge the battery before use.
  • Page 9 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Unpacking Package Contents Travel charger Z-2170 series selection Type: North America/Japan/ Taiwan/Europe Mobile Data Terminal USB cable Stylus Pen (Terminal connect to PC USB port) Sling (for stylus Pen) Battery Pack Hand Strip Hand strip Holder ...
  • Page 11: Optional Parts

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Optional Parts Cradle package Docking Cradle RS232 Cable (Connect from cradle tp PC) Travel charger USB cable (From Cradle to PC USB port)      Subject Version Date Page Z-2170 series User’s Manual 2.01...
  • Page 12 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Purchaseable accessories Travel charger USB Cable (Terminal connect to PC USB port) Britain Plug head RS232 Cable U.S. Plug head USB cable (From Cradle to PC USB port) Australia Plug head Main Battery Stylus Pen Europe Plug head ...
  • Page 13 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Sling (for stylus Pen) Hand Strip Hand strip Holder Britain Adapter Head Australia Adapter Head      Subject Version Date Page Z-2170 series User’s Manual 2.01 2015/12/25 13 / 48...
  • Page 14: General Guide

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. General Guide Indicates the status of read bar code : LED indicator (Left) Green for successful read. Indicates the status of battery charge : LED indicator (Right) Red for battery just on charging and Green for full.
  • Page 15 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Enter Key SCAN Escape Key Backspace Key Arrow Key Alphanumeric Key Function Key Power Key Space Key Tab Key Shift Key Using the Keypad Enter key Press to confirm entries or commands. Press to move cursor and deletes the previous Backspace key character each time.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Getting Started Inserting the Battery Insert the battery pack as shown and watch the battery direction.. Remove the Battery Push the side lock to pick up the battery pack.      Subject Version Date Page Z-2170 series User’s Manual...
  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the Battery The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the device itself or independently via the recharging slot at the back of the cradle. Charging by cable Connect the charging cable and USB AC adaptor as shown.
  • Page 18 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Left LED Right LED Cradle-front view Cradle LEDs Left LED - The LED lit when a battery is inserted into the rear battery slot of the cradle for recharge. It remains lit until the charge is complete.
  • Page 19 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Charging the battery separately in the cradle Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle. Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the socket. NOTES  When charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least 12 hours prior to use.
  • Page 20: System Reset

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. System Reset Using the Warm reset function Warm reset function allows you to return the device to the default settings, wile not wiping all data from the memory. Insert the needle into the reset hole as shown and press down gently , to reset the device .
  • Page 21: Pc System Requirements

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. PC System Requirements Windows XP Operating System 256 MB RAM 2 GB free HDD space USB ports communication Interface WLAN transmitter (optional) Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (optional) Connecting To PC In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal, the mobile data terminal must be connected to a PC.
  • Page 22 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Connecting the Z-2170 directly via USB cable You can connect the Z-2170 directly to your PC, without the need for the cradle, using the Mini USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand side of the device.
  • Page 23: About The Product

    Prerequisites Skills Required The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop application software for the ZEBEX Z-2170 series. ● Windows programming ● Good knowledge of one or more of the following: * Visual C++ * Visual Basic .NET * Visual studio .NET...
  • Page 24: Specifications

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Specifications Model Z-2170 System Marvell XScale PXA 310 806MHz 32 bits Processor 256 Mbytes F-ROM 2GB Mbytes LCD Display 2.4”, QVGA 240 X 320 TFT color panel with touch screen Audio One speaker output, AC97 Codec with speaker output and touch panel...
  • Page 25: Using Barcode Scanner

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Using Barcode Scanner Scanning Barcodes The Z-2170 is a highly versatile tool that can scan a wide range of barcodes but it is imperative that it is used in the correct manner. To scan a barcode: 1. Hold the Z-2170 horizontally and point it directly at the barcode you wish to scan.
  • Page 26: Volume Control

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Band Scanning Position Make sure that the bars enter the laser beam when scanning large barcodes. Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam position as below. Note: this product scans using laser light. Never look directly into the laser light or shine the laser light into the eyes.
  • Page 27: Using The Zebex Powerpack

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Using the Zebex PowerPack To save your time and effort in developing applications on Z-2170, ZEBEX provides it’s owndesign system management tool to called “PowerPack” to let you control it directly. The PowerPack management tools which installs in each of our WinCE product.
  • Page 28 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. The LCD Panel setting:  Auto Timeout: This function can be used to set up the LCD backlight to be auto off after certain period of inactivity. You can set up the Auto off time from 15 sec to 15 min using the Timer setup as illustrated below.
  • Page 29: Calculator

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Calculator This calculator function allows operators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide that simply provide basic logistic function in our daily basis. The upper zone of the display area displays the memory content, and the lower zone is key pad.
  • Page 30: File Transfer

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. File Transfer File Transfer is a simple file transferring function tool, the tool can transfer file to another devices via Bluetooth. Communication agreement of file transferring was adopted with OBEX agreement which shared with cell phone or Notebook PC.
  • Page 31 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Ex. File Transferred Operation By Using Bluetooth File Transferring by using Bluetooth: Make sure Bluetooth devices was activated, Bluetooth Communication Devices can be activated under Switch Function within PowerPack software utilities. Select “Query“ for searching Bluetooth devices, below window will pop up on display.
  • Page 32 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. 2. Click ” … ” bottom to select the file need to be transferred, then click ”OK ” bottom to confirm. Select “Start Transfer” bottom to start file transferring.      Subject Version Date Page Z-2170 series User’s Manual...
  • Page 33: Function Key Manager

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Function Key Manager This application utility is provides you an easier way to set up function key for your device. Through using this function key set up utility you will easily and quickly to start the application program like, Window Media Player, Calculator…...
  • Page 34 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Function Key Manager Set Up Instruction Enable/ Disable : Enable or Disable Function Key. Internal Function :  SIP ON/OFF  Backlight Manager  Power Switch  Stylus Calibration  Wi-Fi ON/OFF  Bluetooth ON/OFF  Volume + ...
  • Page 35 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Edit Internal Function items: 1. Select items need to be modified, select by clicking ”Edit” bottom to enter set up window as below: 2. Select new functional item and complete editing.      Subject...
  • Page 36 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Edit application software for auto-execution: 1. Select Program File item,then click ”Browse” bottom to enter File 2. Opening Window. 3. Select software required auto-execution, then select “OK” bottom to complete selecting process.     ...
  • Page 37 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. 4. Confirmed Function / Program had been updated within column. Select by clicking ”OK“ bottom to complete editing process. When Function Key Manager Main Page reappear on the display, F1 on function key item lists had been updated to testkeypadChar.
  • Page 38: Preload Manager

    Preload Manager The Preload Manager is an auto execution program after system boot for ZEBEX’s WinCE device. You may set programs into the Preload list box and running the program by automatically or manually. Modify Window located on top of display, providing functionalities of Priority, Remove and Browse.
  • Page 39: Preload Operation

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preload Operation Selected Program: 1. By clicking ”Browse..”, below menu will appear, select preload program by using folder. Programs can be selected more than once. 2. Confirming file by clicking “OK” will get back to Preload Manager main page.
  • Page 40 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Reset preload priority: If the preload priority need to be set up to (1)play music -> (2)open explorer -> (3)check everything, please follow steps listed below: Select by clicking play music.exe program and click ”Up” bottom to move up the music.exe.
  • Page 41 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Remove a program: In order to remove “open explorer” program, select by clicking program, then select “Remove” by clicking on bottom to finish command.      Subject Version Date Page Z-2170 series User’s Manual 2.01...
  • Page 42: Switch

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Switch The WiFi, Bluetooth, and Vibrator switch utility. This application provides as a switch function to let you easily turn on or off the function and power for WiFi Bluetooth, and Vibrator interface. Window for setting up Wifi will pop up by double-clicking small icon within red circle which shown as below diagram.
  • Page 43 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Existing access point can also be selected from Edit Profile shown as below diagram. Under content of main menu, existing profile (WiFi) can be set up as Auto Profile. Existing Profile lists can be viewed existing profile by clicking “List”...
  • Page 44: Scan Manager

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Scan Manager The Scan Manager program is a barcode reader set up program, it offers you an easy way to enable or disable the barcode scanner, and also offer you to set up each barcode symbolic properties.
  • Page 45 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC.  Terminal Character: Set the terminator control code with barcode data. It offers “Enter”, “Space”, “Tab”, and “None” for selections. Terminator control code will be sent every time when barcode was read.  Suffix: Set the suffix character with barcode data.
  • Page 46 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. To check the barcode type selection for enable the type of barcode for read, press the "Properties" tab on top to see the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode. The default values of EAN/UPC code and Code39: ...
  • Page 47: Backup/Restore

    ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Backup/Restore You can find this application is located on path “\settings\control Panel\”. This application provides you an easy way to backup or restore the device setting information into Flash Disk and storage card. Application also provides selection of Flash Disk when there is no storage card. When Mini SD Card was installed into devices, program will auto-search and provides selection of SD Card from menu.
  • Page 48 ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC.  Backup: Select backup data as saved devices, press ”Backup” bottom to proceed backup. Display will restore when backup was finished. NOTES  Barcode settings are not backed up by this function. To back up your barcode settings please use barcode setting->Export/Import Setting.

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