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- Page 1 4500 Hand-Held Computer USER’S GUIDE " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " PN: 961-028-069 Revision B June 1998...
- Page 2 Intermec Technologies Corporation, and shall be returned to Intermec Technologies Corporation upon written request. If a purchase, license, or nondisclosure agreement has been executed, the terms of that agreement shall govern this document.
- Page 3 according to its instructions, it may interfere with radio signals. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning our equipment off and on, the user is encour- aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the radio or television receiving antenna.
- Page 4 Intermec Technologies Corporation recommends that you only purchase Norand Mobile Systems Division certified modems. Intermec does not certify all modems available in the marketplace. Intermec does not warrant noncertified modems; furthermore, these modems may cause problems from electrostatic discharge and may not conform to FCC regulations.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
..........LOW BATTERY (condition) 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide CONTENTS . - Page 6 9-Pin Connector Pin-Outs 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide .........
- Page 7 Figure 2-7 Hand-Held Computer Contact Connectors Figure 4-1 Hand-Strap Replacement Figure 4-2 Memory Card Battery Changing 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide CONTENTS ....
- Page 8 CONTENTS 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Introduction
The hand-held computer typically contains a database with customer and product information. It performs calculations based on product movement, sends information to a printer, and is often used to send (upload) data to a host (larger) computer. 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... -
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction The chart below lists some things (Dos and Don’ts) to be aware of as you use your 4500 hand-held computer. After installing and charging your main battery pack (Nickel Cadium), make sure that the backup battery shipping insulator is removed on your 4500 hand-held computer. -
Page 11: Random Access Memory (Ram)
At the bottom of the hand-held computer is the battery compartment and the surface connector electrical contacts. Random Access Memory (RAM) Your 4500 hand-held computer contains 1, 2, 3, or 4 mega- bytes of Random Access Memory (RAM) for data storage and application software. Processor Speed Your 4500 hand-held computer operates at 10 MHz. -
Page 12: Figure 1-1 Hand-Held Computer Main Components
Introduction Display Endcap Hand Strap Hand Strap Retainers Hand-Held Computer Main Components 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Battery Cover Battery Pack Surface Contact Keyboard Figure 1-1 SECTION 1... -
Page 13: Hand-Held Computer Options
(optional internal modem required) " Your 4500 hand-held computer is designed to allow the use of either Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) or alkaline battery packs. Charging is provided when NiCd packs are used. Figure 1-2 shows components for your 4500 hand-held com- puter options. -
Page 14: Keyboard Use
Your hand-held computer can have either a 23-key (numer- ic) or a 40-key (alphanumeric) keyboard. You will use the keyboard to make: entries " changes " corrections " 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Endcap EXIT ENT/YES 40-Key Keyboard Figure 1-2 SECTION 1... -
Page 15: Figure 1-3 Keyboard Options
UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT scroll ar- rows in addition to large keys with the numbers zero EXIT ENT/YES 40-Key Keyboard ON Key ENTER/YES Key NO Key SHIFT Key EXIT Key CLEAR Key Figure 1-3 Keyboard Options 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Introduction... -
Page 16: Specific Keys
The ON key is also used to adjust the contrast of your dis- play. To adjust you press the ON key the second time as de- scribed above, this puts your hand-held computer to sleep, 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... - Page 17 SHIFT or SHF Key and then press the appropriate key. Examples include: punctuation " spaces " scroll arrows " letters Y and Z (40-key keyboard) " application (special) functions " Press the SHIFT key, then the LIGHT key to activate the backlight. Introduction 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Page 18: Endcap Options
(e.g., printer) and optionally a scanner and or internal mo- dem. 4805 Endcap Printer The 4805 40-column endcap printer is available for your 4500 hand-held computer. This option is normally ordered from the factory and has a separate manual (part number: 961-019-003) for the printer. 1-10 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Operation
3. Pull up on the hand strap to remove the door You can use either the special NiCd battery pack, or indi- vidual AA size alkaline cells to power your 4500 hand-held Section 2 Operation 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... -
Page 20: Figure 2-1 Opening Main Battery Door
Notice the raised battery shaped drawings in the bottom. These show the direction of each battery when you use indi- vidual alkaline cells. Raise Cover Opening Main Battery Door 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Hand strap removed from this drawing for clarity Edge (hooks into battery... -
Page 21: Figure 2-2 Battery Compartment
The two round contacts are the positive and negative terminal of the battery pack, while the rectangular contact is a switch plate that completes the charging circuit. Battery Contacts Battery Shaped Drawings Figure 2-2 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Operation... -
Page 22: Figure 2-3 Nicd Pack Installation
5. Reinstall battery compartment door. 6. Secure battery cover latch (clockwise). 7. If using the NiCd battery choice, you must fully charge the battery before using your 4500 hand-held computer. Charging takes 11 hours. 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide “Flip”... -
Page 23: Charging The Nicd Battery
SECTION 2 Charging the NiCd Battery Charge the NiCd battery by connecting your 4500 hand- held computer to a peripheral device that provides a charg- ing current such as the following equipment: 4960 MultiDock " 4950 Single Dock " 4810, 4815, or 4820 fixed-mount printer "... -
Page 24: Backup Battery
Remove this insulator after you have installed and charged the NiCd " batteries before you use your 4500 hand-held computer for the " first time The backup battery shipping insulator sticks out from the display end of the hand-held computer, and bears the sen- tence: “Remove Tab &... -
Page 25: Power-Up
RAM size. The third line tells the unique serial num- ber for your particular hand-held computer. 3. Press the ENTER key. After the first time you use your 4500 hand-held computer, the following steps will occur. Up Arrow key 4500BIOS Vx.xx... - Page 26 2 and 3, below, be- fore it does display. 2. If the next display is RESUME?, press the NO key. 3. If the next display is SAVE DATABASE?, press the NO key. (BIOS is now enabled). 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 2...
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Page 27: Adjusting Display Contrast
SECTION 2 Adjusting Display Contrast 1. Press the ON key to turn your hand-held computer Off. 2. Press and hold the ON key until the screen cycles to the desired contrast (see Figure 2-5). Operation 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... -
Page 28: Figure 2-5 Display Contrast Adjustment
Operation Display Contrast Adjustment 2-10 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide EXIT DELETE SHIFT CLEAR ENT/YES Figure 2-5 SECTION 2... -
Page 29: Memory Protection
(see the Maintenance section of this manual) before installing the card. 1. Use a small coin or flatblade screwdriver to remove the endcap. Operation 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 2-11... -
Page 30: Figure 2-6 Memory Card Installation
4500 Display End View (endcap removed) Screws (2) one on each side Memory Card Slot Backup Battery Shipping Insulator Memory Card Installation 2-12 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Memory Card (top view) Write Protect Switch ON prevents writing over data Backup Battery... -
Page 31: Peripheral Endcap
If a retaining or locking mechanism is present on the pe- ripheral device, refer to the device’s User’s Guide to learn how to insert and connect your hand-held computer. Operation 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 2-13... -
Page 32: Routine Operation
Your hand-held computer will display when it is necessary to place it on a charger (or replace in the case of alkaline 2-14 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Figure 2-7 SECTION 2... -
Page 33: Low Battery (Condition)
As your battery pack becomes depleted the LOW BATTERY message will display more frequently, you should replace the main battery pack. Your 4500 hand-held computer with a NiCd battery pack, is designed to last about 500 charges before it needs replacing. This number is approximate and depends on your application, and the care given to the battery. - Page 34 Off, and ensure that a fully charged NiCd bat- tery pack or fresh alkaline cells are installed in your hand- held. This provides power for the hand-held computer to maintain memory without drawing power from the lithium backup battery. 2-16 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
(part number: 979-000-001), check the Table of Con- tents for the problem you are having. Troubleshooting TROUBLE CHART Replace alkaline cells or recharge the NiCd battery pack. Check the printer selection and correct if needed. Review and retry communications procedures. 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Section 3... -
Page 36: Repair Service
Be sure to carefully pack the unit and include a description of the problem and the steps you took to correct it. If possible, include any printout (if applicable) or write down displayed error messages to illustrate the problem. 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 3... -
Page 37: Maintenance
(models 4810, 4810C, 4815, or 4820) " connected to an external power source many modems also provide charging current " A complete charge of the NiCd battery pack requires 11 hours. Section 4 Maintenance 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... -
Page 38: Backup Battery Replacement
5 and 8. 5. Install one hand strap retainer. Tighten the screws. 6. Stretch the other end of the hand strap over the align- ment pins at the other end of the computer. 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 4... -
Page 39: Figure 4-1 Hand-Strap Replacement
8. Install the retainer on this end of the hand strap. Tighten the screws, then release tension on the hand strap. Do not over tighten screws as this can damage the case. Hand-Strap Replacement Retainers 2 Screws Figure 4-1 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Maintenance... -
Page 40: Memory Card Battery Replacement
5. Place the new battery (part number: 317-065-001) in the holder. Reinstall the battery holder in the memory card. 6. Reinstall the memory card into the hand-held comput- 7. Reinstall the endcap, restore data then resume normal operation. 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 4... -
Page 41: Routine Cleaning
Clean the exterior of the hand-held computer by using a soft cloth dampened with MICRO-CLEAN II cleanser, made by Foresight International, Inc., 4887 F Street, Omaha, Ne- braska 68127-0205 (phone: 402-731-2111). Do not use solvent solutions. Figure 4-2 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Maintenance View Battery Holder... - Page 42 Maintenance SECTION 4 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Page 43: Specifications
Charging rate: 0 to +60 _C: normal charge (+14 to 140 °F) below 0_C: trickle charge Communication: interface: E.I.A. standards RS-232 and RS-485 protocol: Proprietary Communications Protocol, X modem/Y modem Section 5 Specifications 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide... -
Page 44: 15-Pin Connector Pin-Outs
BIOS Firmware: 512K byte OTP ROM PSRAM: 1, 2, 3, or 4 megabytes Processor: NEC V25+ 10 Mhz. 15-Pin Connector Pin-Outs 15-Pin RS-232 Connector (hand-held) Pin Number Signal Name 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide PCLK CHARGE GROUND SWV+ SECTION 5... -
Page 45: 9-Pin Connector Pin-Outs
SECTION 5 9-Pin Connector Pin-Outs Pin Number 3 4 5 7 8 9 9 Pin D-Sub 9 Pin D-Sub Signal Name SSOS S DATA SCNLED NOT USED TRIGGER ENABLE GROUND GROUND V SCAN+ 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Specifications... - Page 46 Specifications SECTION 5 4500 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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