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About This User’s Guide Section 1 Contains general information about the components of your Intermec 6110 Hand-Held Computer. This includes telling you how the user guide is organized, a summary of the sec- tions, and the specifications for your hand-held computer.
The following descriptions will familiarize you with the name, function, and locations of the main computer compo- nents. Figure 1-1, and Figure 1-2, on pages 1-3, show you the location for your hand-held computer key components. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 1...
Docking Connector Figure 1-1 Front View Battery Pack Battery Pack Latch PC Card Door RJ-45 Jack (op- tional) External Antenna Jack or DEX Connector (optional) Figure 1-2 Back View 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide General Information Magnetic Strip Reader (optional)
This hand-held computer uses a 1500 mA hour lithium ion rechargeable main battery pack. Your hand-held computer can check battery capacity by various methods. One, the battery pack has four LEDs that will display remaining ca- 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
You are able to upgrade to a larger memory size by having a new memory board installed at your Customer Support Center. The main memory is protected by the backup battery dur- ing low main battery conditions or when the main battery pack is removed. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 1...
PC slot B bay space. A Type III PC card installed in slot B takes up slot B and A; and a Type III PC card installed in slot A takes up slot A and the empty bay. General Information 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
General Information 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Empty Bay Slot A (typically used for a radio card) Figure 1-4 PC Card Slots SECTION 1 Slot B (typically used for a modem card Slot C (typically used for a hard drive card or a...
(C:). This can be a SanDisk flash memory card or a rotating hard disk drive. The system will not oper- ate without this disk present. General Information Radio card Slot A Modem card Slot B Figure 1-5 PC Card Slots 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
To resume op- eration, press the [I/O] key. Additionally, pressing the re- lease button on the battery pack door forces a suspend. This protects against losing data when removing the battery pack. 1-10 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 1...
Using a radio card allows you to operate in a mobile envi- ronment and have real-time interaction with a host comput- er. The radio card slides into either PC card slot A or B (see page 2-11 for installation and location detail). General Information 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 1-11...
AVERTISSEMENT: Ne regardez pas la fenêtre du scanner lorsque vous effectuez une scannérisation. Ne pointez jamais le rayon laser vers les yeux de quelqu’un. 1-12 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Laser Scanner Lens Figure 1-6 Integrated Scanner Pod SECTION 1...
Slide the Port Replicator onto the computer as shown in Figure 1-7. Power Jack (for connecting to the wall charger or cigar lighter adapter) IrDA Port Keyboard Connector General Information RF Antenna Connector Serial Port Figure 1-7 Port Replicator 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 1-13...
Magnetic Stripe Reader The Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) is an optional attach- ment for your hand-held computer. Your MSR reads credit, charge, and debit (for example, ATM) cards. Magnetic Stripe Reader Figure 1-8 Magnetic Stripe Reader 1-14 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
+5 volts of power can be provided on pin 9 (the Ring pin). This option powers external devices such as tethered scanners. General Information 9-pin D-sub Serial Port Connector RJ-45 Jack External Antenna Jack or DEX Connector Figure 1-9 Serial Pod 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 1-15...
Allowing access to the SIM allows you to change service providers and not have to send your unit in for reprogram- ming. SIM Cover SIM Socket Radio Antenna Figure 1-10 GSM with SIM card 1-16 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
" Connect to peripheral devices " Getting Started Unpack your Intermec 6110 Hand-Held Computer and in- spect it for signs of physical damage from shipment or stor- age. When you start using your hand-held computer or any time that all power has been completely removed, you are “cold booting”...
The lithium battery can explode if placed incorrectly in the charger. AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries au lithium peuvent exploser ou prendre feu si elles sont trop chargées à cause d’une mauvaise installation de la station d’accueil. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 6110 TERMINAL BATTERY PACK SECTION 2...
" NOTE: After the initial charging of 14 hours, the normal charge time for the main battery pack is 2-1/2 hours. Installing Main Battery Pack Figure 2-1 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Operation...
Auto adapter " Single dock " Multidock " Vehicle dock " The multidock, single dock, and vehicle dock installation and instructions are contained in a separate publication 6100 Series Dock Installation Instructions PN:962-020-003. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 2...
Charging Status: Blinking Red indicates low battery status Continuous Red indicates charging in process Continuous Green indicates charging complete Blinking Green indicates computer is in standby mode Off indicates normal operation Figure 2-2 Power Status LED 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
2. Slide the Battery Latch towards the release button and remove the battery. Removing the Main Battery Pack 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Battery Latch Battery Pack Figure 2-6 SECTION 2...
LED = less than 25% capacity; two LEDs = 25- -50% capacity; three LEDs = 50- -75% capacity; four LEDs = more than 75% Main Battery Pack Underside View Showing Contacts Figure 2-7 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Operation...
5 years before it needs to be re- placed. If your hand-held computer alerts you that the backup battery needs to be replaced, send it in to the Cus- tomer Service Center for replacement. 2-10 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 2...
977-054-001. BIOS Update To update the BIOS stored in the flash (6.EXE), obtain the latest from the Intermec web site and execute the BIOS Re- flash Program. Installing PC Cards 1. Lift the PC card door tab and flip open.
Operation SECTION 2 PC Card Slot Door Slot Door Open Individual Card Slots Figure 2-8 Accessing the PC Card Slots 2-12 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
Press in on the ejector button to release and eject the card. The button will eject the card far enough so you can pull it the rest of the way with your fingers. ATA Latch Figure 2-9 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Operation 2-13...
1. Lift the PC card door tab and flip open (see Figure 2-8). 2. Slide the modem card into slot B (see Figure 2-10). Installing Modem Card 2-14 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Modem card shown partially installed in Slot B Figure 2-10 SECTION 2...
3. Push the modem card all the way into the slot. 4. Line up the modem cable to the connector on the mo- dem card and push into place (see Figure 2-11). Modem Card Connector Modem Cable Figure 2-11 Installing Modem Cable 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 2-15...
To use the card reader simply sweep the card through " the reader, in either direction (with the magnetic strip on the bottom of the card). Using the Magnetic Stripe Reader 2-16 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Figure 2-12 SECTION 2...
4. Insert the SIM into the sleeve. Close and secure by swinging it down and sliding the sleeve back to lock into place. 5. Reattach the cover. SIM on cutaway plas- tic card 2-18 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SIM Socket Sleeve Figure 2-14 Installing SIM SECTION 2...
" " " Introduction Your Intermec 6110 Hand-Held Computer is designed to withstand normal use in harsh environments. Occasional maintenance is required to ensure trouble-free operation. The procedures in this section should help keep your hand- held computer in good working condition.
Street, Omaha, NE 68127-0205. Docking Connectors If docking connector contacts become dirty or tarnished, clean them with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. It may also be necessary to lightly burnish them with a pencil eras- 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
Pack Ages It Is Losing Capacity and Fewer LEDs are lighting. Battery Does Not Light Any Of The LEDs 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Table 4-1 Basic Troubleshooting Solution Recharge the main battery pack. 1. Review and retry communications procedures.
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The Charging Status LED reads: Continuous red for charging; Continuous green when done charging; Blinking red when there is a bad connection. Lift the pack out and reseat. If it still blinks call Customer Service. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Down During Operation Hand-Held Computer Turns OFF When You Open the Battery Door 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Table 4-1 (continued) Basic Troubleshooting Solution 1. Main and Backup Battery are Critically Low. 2. Ensure that your computer has been on a charger for at least five minutes, then remove from the dock and preform the reset procedure.
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2. Ensure there is a good connection between the dock and the host. Normal time is between 30--45 seconds. If longer than this, may need to contact our support personnel. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
Be sure to carefully pack the unit and include a description of the problem and the measures you took to correct it. If possible, include any printout (if applicable) or write down displayed error messages to illustrate the problem. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide SECTION 4...
8-Pin Docking Connector Signal BCLK 12.0 Volts BDAT Docking Connector Pin-Outs 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Function Battery Clock Power Ground Battery Data Transmit for Serial Port Receive for Serial Port Ready To Send for serial port Clear To Send for serial port...
Press the number of a suboption, or press the Y or B keys to scroll through the list and press the [ENT] key to enter. Select one suboption each time. Press the [ESC] key to exit a drop-down list. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide CHANGE UNIT ID UNIT ID 2233233...
Press [ENT] to save the entries and exit the menu. Press the [ESC] key to exit without saving the entries. PEN*KEY NETWORK PARAMETERS SERVER NAME I.U.N. INCORPORATED SERVER IP ADDRESS 123.123.123.123 CLIENT IP ADDRESS 123.123.123.123 ROUTER SUBNET MASK [ESC]QUIT 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program...
PEN*KEY Utilities Program Title Screen When you reboot or reset your computer, the Title Screen appears: Press the [ENT] key to continue. 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide PEN*KEY UTILITIES PSROMOC Vx.xx COPYRIGHT 1994--1999 INTERMEC TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED [ENT]CONTINUE...
Press the number of a language, or press the Y or B keys to scroll through the list, then press the [ENT] key to enter. Press the [ESC] key to exit this menu. PEN*KEY PEN*KEY UTILITIES LANGUAGE SELECTION 1. ENGLISH [ESC]QUIT 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program...
If your computer does not support any of the features listed, the fol- lowing pop-up menu appears. Press the [ENT] key to continue: The “Communications Menu” appears after the “Title Screen:” 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide COMMUNICATIONS FEATURE NOT SUPPORTED...
[ESC] key is not processed until the next session is attempted. PEN*KEY Utilities Program ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO STOP COMMUNICATIONS NOW? [ENT]STOP [ESC]RESUME 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Session Status on page B-12 for meaning. Following a successful session, PEN*KEY Utilities executes the downloaded application. If the necessary program files are not found, this message window appears: 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide PEN*KEY UTILITIES COMMUNICATIONS COMM SETTINGS: NRINET...
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“T803.” PEN*KEY PEN*KEY UTILITIES COMMUNICATIONS COMM SETTINGS: NRINET SERVER NAME CLIENT IP ADDRESS 0.0.0.0 ROUTER 0.0.0.0 SIGNING ON STATUS: LAST SESSION T803 INVALID HOST NAME OR IP ADDRESS [ESC]STOP COMM 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program...
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The computer may stay at the “CONFIGURING” screen for about 20 seconds if a modem is not detected. If the session is unsuccessful, LAST SESSION appears with the failure status, such as “T289.” B-10 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide PEN*KEY UTILITIES COMMUNICATIONS COMM SETTINGS: MODEM/DIRECT...
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BEGIN COMM SESSION with INTERSERVER If you select the communications option and Option 2. COMM SETTINGS is set to INTERSERVER, this “Com- munication Status” menu appears: Transfer: Press the [ESC] key to exit this screen. B-11 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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“109” “110” “111” “113” “114” “115” “117” “118” B-12 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Good session Unexpected end of transmission Incorrect file header encountered File error encountered Telecommunications aborted before first file header received No error MININET.EXE not installed User aborted communications by pressing...
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Invalid parameter specified in control file End of transmission Hayes response code, or code defined by program: “03” No carrier “04” Command not recognized “06” No dial tone “07” Dialed number is busy 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program B-13...
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Utilities Program " NOTE: For response codes not listed above, if you purchased this modem from the Norand Mobile Systems Division of Intermec Technologies Corporation, contact Customer Response Center at 800-755-5505 (U.S.A. or Canada) or 425-356-1799. If this modem is not from the Norand Mobile Systems Division, con- tact your modem supplier.
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Ensure the server is still running, check all cables and network connections. failed due to a closed connection. Ensure the 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program B-15...
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“963” File name is too long. “964” Host is down. “965” Host is unreachable. “966” Directory not empty. B-16 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide server is still running, check all cables and network connections. information. information. Ensure the server is still running, check all cables and network connections.
User aborted communications by pressing [ESC] key. CLIENT IP ADDRESS is correct or ensure the DHCP server is running. 1. NETWORK. . . 2. MODEM/DIRECT 3. ACCESSORY CARD 4. HANDHELD 5. REMOTE OPS 6. INTERSERVER 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program B-17...
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SETTING. See a sample menu on page B-6. Press the [ESC] key to exit this drop-down list. The com- puter takes you to the “Communications Menu.” B-18 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide 1. NPCP RS485 2. NPCP RS232 3. NRINET 4.
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COMMUNICATIONS 1. BEGIN COMM SESSION 2. COMM SETTING MODEM/DIRECT 3. UNIT ID 4. MODEM PARAMETERS MODEM TYPE NM2400/NM2400A PROTOCOL BPS FMT 2400 8N1 AUTO ANSWER 5. PHONE NUMBER 9...131369282 9. ADVANCED UTILITIES 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program B-19...
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CARD or INTERSERVER assigned to Option 2. COMM SETTING. Suboption 4 HANDHELD Suboption 5 REMOTE OPS These suboptions are not supported at this time. B-20 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide PEN*KEY UTILITIES COMMUNICATIONS 1. BEGIN COMM SESSION 2. COMM SETTING ACCESSORY CARD 3.
Network Parameters appears as Option 4 when Option 2. COMM SETTINGS is set to one of these three NETWORK options: NRINET, TFTP, or NOVELL NETWARE. PEN*KEY Utilities Program CHANGE UNIT ID UNIT ID 2233233 WORKGROUP 6200IPL [F4]RESET FACTORY [ESC]QUIT 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide B-21...
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Press [ENT] to save the entries and exit the “Network Pa- rameters” menu. Press the [ESC] key to exit without sav- ing the entries. B-22 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide NETWORK PARAMETERS SERVER NAME SERVER IP ADDRESS CLIENT IP ADDRESS...
Utilities Program 1. 802.2 2. ETHERNET II 3. 802.3 RAW 4. 802.2 W/ SNAP MODEM PARAMETERS 1. MODEM TYPE NM2400/NM2400A 2. PROTOCOL 3. BPS RATE 2400 4. DATA FORMAT 5. AUTO ANSWER ESC [ESC]DONE 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide B-23...
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If you leave this menu blank, a string is not saved. b. Press the [ENT] key to enter the string or press [ESC] to exit this pop-up menu. B-24 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide MODEM INIT STRING ATE0V0Q0&M0&S1&C1& D2&R/QX0L1 [F2]TEST STRING...
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“Modem Parameters” pop-up menu with OTHER EXTERNAL or OTHER INTERNAL assigned. PEN*KEY Utilities Program MODEM INIT STRING ATE0V0Q0&M0&S1&C1& D2&R/QX0L1 PLEASE WAIT . . . [F2]TEST STRING [ENT]OK [ESC]QUIT MODEM INIT STRING ATE0V0Q0&M0&S1&C1& D2&R/QX0L1 RESULT: [F2]TEST STRING [ENT]OK [ESC]QUIT 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide B-25...
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[ENT] key to enter. The computer returns to the “Modem Parameters” pop-up menu with the selected BPS rate assigned. Press the [ESC] key to exit this drop-down list. B-26 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide APPENDIX B 1. TTY 1200 2400...
B keys to scroll through the list, then press the [ENT] key to enter. The computer returns to the “Communications” menu with the selected network interface assigned. PEN*KEY Utilities Program 1. 8N1 2. 7E1 1. ETHERNET 2. RS485 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide B-27...
Press the [ENT] key to save the new phone number and return to the “Communications Settings” menu. Press the [ESC] key to exit this pop-up menu. B-28 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide PHONE NUMBER 9...13193693282 [ . ]DIALING PAUSE [ENT]OK [ESC]QUIT...
Y or B keys to scroll through the list, then press the [ENT] key to enter. " NOTE: Suboption 4 FORMAT RAM CARD appears only if the FORMAT.COM program is in the PATH. PEN*KEY PEN*KEY UTILITIES ADVANCED UTILITIES 1. SET DATE/TIME 2. BATTERY STATUS 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Utilities Program B-29...
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(up to 23:59:59). Press the [ENT] key after each entry. An incorrect entry causes the computer to default to the initial number. Press the [ESC] key to exit this pop-up menu. B-30 6110 Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide APPENDIX B SET DATE/TIME DATE: 01/20/80...
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(See also: Pan Border) Baud Rate The speed at which information can be transferred. " " " " " " " " " " 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide Glossary " " " " " " " " â Glossary-1...
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Carrier detect. Compact disk, a removable read-only storage medium. Channel Refers to a logical data channel. A port may contain one or more channels. Data for any given wireless station is Glossary-2 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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Central Processing Unit. CRC (Customer Response Center) The Norand Mobile Systems Division of Intermec Technologies Corporation CRC (technical support), telephone # 1-800-755-7705. Email: crc@norand.com If you want to Email a problem...
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DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) The devices in a category that includes terminals and computers. Also refers to the interface to users’ equipment as opposed to the DCE interface to the network. Glossary-4 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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A constant following the last data in a file that signals its end. End Of Transmission or End Of Tape. Ethernet A general term indicating both 802.3 and DIX Ethernet (also called Ethernet 2.0). See also: 802.3 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-5...
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GPS (Global Positioning System) The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based positioning and navigation system that provides precise position, velocity, and time information. Glossary-6 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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A path to the final destination on a net is a series of hops away from the origin. Host A customer’s host computer. A computer that provides services directly to users, such as the user’s computer. In TCP/IP, an IP addressed device. 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-7...
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IFL Card (Initial Flash Load) An SRAM card that installs the flash contents on most PEN*KEY systems. InfraRed A method for short-range wireless data communication. Glossary-8 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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A method of scanning that uses a coherent light consisting of one frequency with high density of energy. Layer A modular portion of a stacked protocol that consists of one or more semi-independent protocols. Each layer builds on 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-9...
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The speed of the modem connection. The higher the number the faster the rate. Modem Device Name The name of the communications port, for example: COM1, AUX2, HOST3, or DIGI4. Modem Settings The command strings required by your modem. Glossary-10 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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In each case, the remainder is the host address. In the Internet, assigned network addresses are globally unique. See also: Internet, IP address, subnet address, host address. In NetWare, the unique number assigned to each logical node of the network. 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-11...
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PC hardware for a system built by another company. On Key This key is found on some units. It will not turn the unit “On” or “Off” but it will suspend/resume operation. Glossary-12 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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IBM computer using an Intel 8088 CPU and an 8-bit internal bus. PC Card A device that fits in the card slots of an Intermec or other computer. In some PEN*KEY computers, the smaller type II card occupies one slot, while a type III card blocks the second slot.
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PEN*KEY A family of NORAND Hand-Held Computers, also known as the 6000 Series with touch screen capability. Examples include: 6100, 6110, 6210, 6300, 6350, 6400, 6500, and 6600 Computers. PEN*KEY Tool Kits System-oriented programmer ’s tool kits. The current tool kits support: 6100, 6200/6300 6400, 6600 Computers.
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Polled Protocol A system for multiplexing with more than one radio terminal by systematically querying each unit for traffic. Port The physical hardware communication port. 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-15...
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Each layer of the stack uses the services of the module beneath it. Radio Network Radio-enabled network devices and communication paths. A group of fixed-end devices and wireless stations in which Glossary-16 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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(DTE) and data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE) with serial binary data interchange. RS-422 A (Recommended Standard 422) An electrical interface using a 40-pin connector and balanced line voltage for long distance capability. 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-17...
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Signal ground. Single Frequency If a wireless station is using a single frequency, it operates on the selected frequency in a list of frequencies. The default is the first frequency in the list. Glossary-18 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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A display which responds to tactile pressure as input. Two-way TTY asynchronous data link protocol. Transmit data UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter) This chip allows a serial port to communicate with other computers or networks through the peripherals. Devices 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide GLOSSARY Glossary-19...
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A network that covers a large geographic area. Contrast with LAN. Window (ADK) An area on your screen in which you view an application or data. Wireless The transmission of data using radio waves. Glossary-20 6110 Series Hand-Held Computer User’s Guide...
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