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  • Page 1 User's Manual CK1 Handheld Computer...
  • Page 2 Intermec. Information and specifications contained in this document are subject to change without prior notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Intermec Technologies Corporation. 2004-2006 Intermec Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 MCL System Menu, storing the battery for more than one month, creating an RS-232 Loopback Plug for the RS232 diagnostic test, and using the CK1 Upgrader tool. • Revised the instructions for accessing the System Setting screen, for configuring modem and null modem connections, and for running diagnostics.
  • Page 4 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Patent Information ...xiii Learning About the CK1 Learning About the CK1 Features... 2 What’s New? ... 3 Using the CK1 for the First Time ... 4 Using the CK1 Battery ... 5 Charging the Battery ... 5 Installing the Battery ... 6 Determining When the Battery Is Low ...
  • Page 6 Using the CK1 Scanner ... 19 Connecting to a Printer ... 21 Logging In and Logging Out ... 22 Using the MCL System Menu to Manage the CK1... 25 Configuring the CK1 Entering the System Setting Screen ... 28 Saving Configuration Changes... 29 Configuring the Backlight and Screen Brightness...
  • Page 7 About the CK1 Handheld Computer... 46 Creating Applications for the CK1... 47 Loading Applications and Files on the CK1 ... 47 Starting an Application From the Top Level Screen ... 50 Automatically Running an Application on the CK1 ... 50 Using the MCL Demo Application...
  • Page 8 Checking the CK1 Firmware Version ... 106 Loading Firmware With the Automated Upgrade Tool ... 107 Loading Firmware Manually... 111 Transferring Files From the CK1 to a PC ... 118 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK1 Responding to the “Format RAM Disk?” Prompt ... 120 Problems While Operating the CK1 ...
  • Page 9 Contents Specifications ... 133 CK1 Specifications ... 134 Full ASCII Tables ... 139 Index ... 147 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 Contents CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Before You Begin

    Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Service & Support. The Intermec Global Sales & Service page appears.

  • Page 12: Web Support

    Before You Begin Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our current documents in PDF. To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your local Intermec representative or distributor. Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at intermec.custhelp.com to review technical...

  • Page 13: Who Should Read This Document

    The manual provides you with information about the features of the CK1 Handheld Computer, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you install and configure the CK1, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address.
  • Page 14 6,195,053; 6,234,393; 6,234,395; 6,244,512; 6,249,008; 6,328,214; 6,330,975; 6,345,765; 6,356,949; 6,367,699; 6,375,075; 6,375,076; 6,375,344; 6,431,451; 6,435,411; 6,484,944; 6,488,209; 6,497,368; 6,532,152; 6,538,413; 6,539,422; 6,621,942; 6,641,046; 6,681,994; 6,687,403; 6,688,523; 6,732,930. There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Learning About The Ck1

    • Understanding the audio signals • Using the CK1 serial port • Using the CK1 scanner • Connecting to a printer • Logging in and logging out • Using the MCL System Menu to manage the CK1 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Learning About The Ck1 Features

    The CK1 Handheld Computer is a programmable data collection computer that runs custom or preloaded applications. The computer has a flash drive to store applications and files. The CK1 is designed to make data collection easy and includes these features: Keypad...

  • Page 17: What's New

    106. • The “Format RAM disk?” prompt appears when you turn on the CK1 for the first time and when you cold boot the CK1. To learn about this feature, see “Responding to the ‘Format RAM Disk?’ Prompt” on page 120.

  • Page 18: Using The Ck1 For The First Time

    For more information on batteries, see the next section, “Using the CK1 Battery.” 2 Turn on the CK1 by pressing the Power key, which is the p near the bottom of the keypad. For help locating the p key, see the illustration on page 11.

  • Page 19: Using The Ck1 Battery

    CK1 status, memory, and real-time clock for at least 15 minutes. The CK1 has a button under the battery door that lets it know when the battery door is removed. If the CK1 is on when the battery door is removed, the CK1 turns off.

  • Page 20: Installing The Battery

    Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 To charge the battery after installing it in the CK1 1 Install the battery in the CK1. For help, see the next section, “Installing the Battery.” 2 Place the CK1 in a dock connected to an external power supply.
  • Page 21 2 Push back the latch, and pull up on the battery door. 3 Remove the battery door. 4 If this is the first time you are using the CK1, you must turn on the backup battery. Use a straightened paperclip to slide the backup battery switch down.

  • Page 22: Determining When The Battery Is Low

    6 Install the battery door. Determining When the Battery Is Low The battery is the main power source for the CK1 and it charges the backup power source, when required. If the main battery charge goes low, you need to replace it with a charged battery or charge the battery as soon as possible.

  • Page 23: Managing Battery Power

    5 seconds. You want to use the backlight for extended periods of time. You are not using the CK1 for 5 minutes or longer. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 Ways to Save Battery Power Turn off the CK1.

  • Page 24: Using The Keypad

    Usage” on page 101. Using the Keypad The CK1 has a 29-key keypad that includes an Enter button, a Scan button, numeric keys, four arrow keys, and eight function keys. The Esc key is also called the Green key. The keypad is illustrated on the next page.

  • Page 25: Using The Power P Key

    The p key is in the middle of the bottom row of the keypad. When you press the p key to turn off the CK1, the CK1 does not actually shut off but goes into a Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the CK1 continues to power all memory and turns off the power to most of the hardware.

  • Page 26: Typing Numbers And Letters

    Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 Typing Numbers and Letters The CK1 has three input modes for typing numbers and letters. Three Input Modes Input Mode Description Numeric Input You can type the numbers, Mode uppercase letters, and the special characters that you see on the keypad.
  • Page 27 Enter to move to another field. To type uppercase letters (while you are in Mobile Phone Input mode) 1 Press Lock until a U appears in the Lock area of the status bar. The CK1 is now in Uppercase Mobile Phone Input mode. Setting 2 Press a numeric key.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 To type lowercase letters (while you are in Mobile Phone Input mode) 1 Press Lock until a U appears in the Lock area of the status bar. The CK1 is now in Uppercase Mobile Phone Input mode. Setting 2 Press S1.

  • Page 29: Using The Screen

    Using the Screen You can use the CK1 screen to view data, run applications, monitor the CK1 status, and perform many other functions. The screen is a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) that has a maximum of 16 lines by 20 characters. The screen also supports double-byte characters and user-programmable fonts.

  • Page 30: Pressing S1 And Esc To Exit Screens

    Screen Icons Icon Situation The battery is full. You can use the CK1 for up to 10 hours depending on how the CK1 is configured, operating temperature, and usage model. The battery is half full. You can use the CK1 for up to 5 hours.

  • Page 31: Understanding The Light

    Understanding the Light The CK1 has a programmable light that can indicate when the CK1 has successfully scanned a bar code, has failed to scan a bar code, or has successfully completed a function. For help programming the light, see the CK1 SDK Programmer’s Reference Manual (P/N 073771).

  • Page 32: Using The Ck1 Serial Port

    Using the CK1 Serial Port The CK1 supports RS-232 serial communications through the serial port. You can use the docks listed in the “Accessories for the CK1” table on page 138 to communicate through the serial port. Inserting the CK1 in the Serial Dock to change the volume.

  • Page 33: Using The Ck1 Scanner

    To scan a bar code label with the scanner 1 Turn on the CK1. 2 Hold the CK1 at a slight angle a few inches from the bar code label. The scanner must be pointing toward the label. 3 Push the Scan button on the keypad.
  • Page 34 • If your CK1 has an imager, a wide beam of light appears near the bar code. 4 Move the CK1 so the narrow or wide beam is centered on the bar code. Scan button When the CK1 successfully reads the label, you hear a high beep and the light turns green.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Printer

    Quiet Zone You will have the best success if you hold the CK1 so that the horizontal reading angle is near zero and the vertical reading angle is near 20 degrees. To get the best scan angle, hold the CK1 so that the scanner is pointing toward the bar code label.

  • Page 36: Logging In And Logging Out

    Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 Logging In and Logging Out You must log in before you can use the programs available on the Setup screen. You cannot configure the CK1 until you have logged in. To log in 1 Turn on the CK1.
  • Page 37 M C L Barcode The Top Level Screen on the CK1 6 From the top level screen, press F1-1 and hold for 3 seconds. You are prompted for a user name and password. At this point, the keypad is in Lowercase Mobile Phone Input mode.
  • Page 38 Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 To log out • You remain logged in until you press S1 and then Esc to return to the top level menu or until you boot the CK1. Overview of Programs on the Setup Screen Icon...

  • Page 39: Using The Mcl System Menu To Manage The Ck1

    Note: You do not log in to enter the MCL System Menu. To enter the MCL System Menu 1 Display the MCL logo screen by booting the CK1 or by exiting the MCL application. 2 Press F1 once or twice to display the MCL System Menu.
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 — Learning About the CK1 Programs in the MCL System Menu (continued) Icon Tests Run Project Info EXIT Exit MCL Description The Tests icon lets you test the scanner, keyboard, and host connection. To return to the MCL System Menu, use the keys to select the System Menu icon and then press Enter.

  • Page 41: Configuring The Ck1

    Configuring the CK1 This chapter explains how to configure the CK1 from the System Setting Screen. This chapter covers these topics: • Entering the System Setting screen • Saving configuration changes • Configuring the backlight and screen brightness • Configuring the audio signal •...

  • Page 42: Entering The System Setting Screen

    Chapter 4, “Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections.” To enter the System Setting screen 1 Log in to the CK1. For help, see the “To log in” procedure on page 22. The Setup screen appears. Setting Barcode...

  • Page 43: Saving Configuration Changes

    Setting screen. (Your changes have been saved.) • To discard your changes, press S1 and then Esc to return to the System Setting screen. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 Power Buzzer PPP Barcode Lock area...

  • Page 44: Configuring The Backlight And Screen Brightness

    Note: Having the backlight always on decreases battery life. 3 If you select Auto-off after, press the number of seconds the CK1 needs to be idle for the backlight to turn off. The options are 5, 10, 20, 30, or 45 seconds.

  • Page 45: Configuring The Audio Signal

    MIN to make the buzzer quieter or toward MAX to make the buzzer louder. Every time you press CK1 beeps at the volume you have selected. 3 Under Enable sounds for, press key click, or system prompt check box.

  • Page 46: Configuring The Date And Time

    24 Hour Clock: 2 Press Space to select the 24 Hour check box. Selecting the 24 Hour check box sets your CK1 to use the 24-hour clock. 3 Press to move to the Date field. 4 In the Date field, change the date. The date appears in the format yyyy/mm/dd where yyyy is the year, mm is the month, and dd is the day.

  • Page 47: Configuring The Keypad

    When you select a different character set, you change what character set appears on the screen as well as what character set is used when you type on the CK1 keypad. The default character set supports U.S. and Canadian English.

  • Page 48: Configuring Bar Code Symbologies

    Note: You may need to change the bar code symbology settings, test those changes, and then make more changes until you get the CK1 configured correctly. If you use the Barcode icon at the top level screen to test your changes, you must log back in before you can make additional changes.

  • Page 49: Code 39

    A to Z, 0 to 9, dollar sign ($), period (.), slash (/), percent (%), space ( ), plus (+), and minus (-). When you enable Code 39 on the CK1, it is configured for mixed-full ASCII. You can configure the CK1 to decode full ASCII.
  • Page 50 Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 ASCII Types ASCII Type Mixed-Full ASCII Description Use mixed-full ASCII when printers encode the same label two different ways. For example, if you have a bar code with the data $%a, some printers encode the...
  • Page 51 • Minimum digit (1 to 48) • Maximum digit (1 to 48) CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 Description Full ASCII uses a two-character encoding scheme to extend the character set to 128 characters. You use the...

  • Page 52: Interleaved 2 Of 5

    Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 Interleaved 2 of 5 Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) is a high-density, self-checking, continuous numeric symbology. It is mainly used in inventory distribution and the automobile industry. You can configure the following options for I 2 of 5: •...

  • Page 53: Telepen

    • Enable • Enable ID • Function (1 to 255) which is the ASCII value of the character returned when there is a Function code in the bar code. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 (Chr$(172)).

  • Page 54: Code 128

    Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 Code 128 Code 128 is a very high density alphanumeric symbology that supports the extended ASCII character set. It is a variable length, continuous code that uses multiple element widths. You can configure the following options for Code 128: •...

  • Page 55: Code 11

    • Maximum digit (1 to 48) Label Label is a discrete, variable length, and self-checking symbology. You can configure the following options for Label: • Enable • Send check digit CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1...

  • Page 56: Upc-A

    Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 UPC-A Universal Product Code (UPC)/European Article Numbering (EAN) symbologies are fixed-length, numeric, continuous symbologies that use four element widths. A computer that is configured to decode EAN bar codes can decode UPC, but the reverse is not true.

  • Page 57: Ean-13

    When using a laser scanner, performance degradation is not noticeable. You can configure the following options for EAN-8: • Enable • Send leading digit • Send check digit CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1...

  • Page 58: Supplement

    Chapter 2 — Configuring the CK1 Supplement Supplement is a discrete, variable length, and self-checking symbology. You can configure the following options for Supplement: • Enable two • Enable five • Transmit must parse • Space separator Delta Delta is a discrete, variable length, and self-checking symbology.

  • Page 59: Developing And Using Applications

    Developing and Using Applications This chapter explains how to create, download, and run applications on the CK1. This chapter covers these topics: • About the CK1 handheld computer • Creating applications for the CK1 • Loading applications and files on the CK1 •...

  • Page 60: About The Ck1 Handheld Computer

    CK1 and download the applications to the CK1. After you download an application to the CK1, you are ready to run the application and use it. The following table lists specifications and technical information you need to know to develop applications for the CK1.

  • Page 61: Creating Applications For The Ck1

    There are three ways to load an application, depending on how you developed the application: • If you are using the CK1 SDK, use the SDK to load the application. For help, see the CK1 SDK Programmer’s Reference Manual. Once the SDK has finished loading the application, you can use the application on the CK1.
  • Page 62 FTP connection, type password. 7 Exit FTP. 8 On the PC, create a Telnet connection with the CK1. For help, see the documentation for your Telnet software. If prompted for a user name and password when creating the Telnet connection, type password.
  • Page 63 0 being the top. indicates the application should automatically start when you turn on the CK1. is the file name for the bitmap large icon. Enter NULL if there is no large icon.

  • Page 64: Starting An Application From The Top Level Screen

    CK1. This command sets the application with the correct attributes to run on the CK1. You only need to send this command the first time you send an application to the CK1.

  • Page 65: Using The Mcl Demo Application

    Applications and Files on the CK1” on page 47. 2 Transfer .icondata.ini file from /home/data on the CK1 to the PC. For help, see “Transferring Files From the CK1 to a PC” on page 118. 3 In a text editor such as Notepad, open the .icondata.ini file...
  • Page 66 Enter to exit. 4 To exit the MCL demo application, press 9 at the MCL main menu. Or use and then press Enter. to select Exit and then press Enter. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 Displays the different fonts that the MCL demo application can use. To exit and return to the Demo options, press Enter. Displays different images to show how the CK1 displays images. To exit and return to the Demo options, press Enter.

  • Page 68: Mcl Demo Application Bar Codes

    4 Main Menu MCL Demo Application Bar Codes To see a demonstration of how the CK1 displays a price after scanning a bar code, scan these bar codes in the Price Audit section of the MCL demo application. The last bar code in this list (on page 56) generates an error message.
  • Page 69 Chapter 3 — Developing and Using Applications CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 Scan the following bar code to view the error message generated when the item does not exist in the MCL demo application. Press S1 and then Esc to return to the MCL demo application main menu. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Communicating Through Modem And Null Modem Connections

    Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections This chapter explains how to configure your CK1 and Windows 2000 PC or RedHat 7.2 Linux system to communicate through modem and null modem connections. This chapter covers these topics: • Configuring to connect with a mobile phone or a modem •...

  • Page 72: Configuring To Connect With A Mobile Phone Or A Modem

    CK1 I/O connector, or place the CK1 into a modem dock that is connected to a phone jack and power outlet. 2 Log in to the CK1. For help, see the “To log in” procedure on page 22. The Setup screen appears. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 • In a dial-up connection, the PC initiates communication with the CK1. At this screen, you fill in the Phone No. and Timeout fields only. For help, see the next table. • In a dial-in connection, the CK1 initiates communication with a PC.
  • Page 74 Disconnect is selected. 3 Press Enter. 4 Making sure that the Lock area is clear, press S1 and then Esc. The Setup screen appears. The CK1 is no longer communicating over the phone connection. Description Enter up to 20 alphanumeric characters. This user name must match the user name configured on the PC.

  • Page 75: Configuring Ppp Communications

    3 Press Space to enable or disable the server. If Server is enabled, the CK1 is a PPP server with a specific IP address. Enable Server if you plan to use a dial-in connection through the serial dock, which uses null modem communication. For help configuring a dial-in connection over null modem, see “Configuring the Windows Dial Settings for a Null Modem...
  • Page 76 Choose this value if you are using the mobile phone cable (P/N 073851) and a null modem cable to connect the CK1 directly to a PC. The external 5 volt is turned on and provides power to the mobile phone cable.

  • Page 77: Configuring The Windows Dial Settings For A Modem Connection

    Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 6 Press to select Timeout, and enter the number of seconds from 0 to 6000 that you want the PPP server on the CK1 to run before restarting. 7 If Server is enabled, press clear the Lock area of the status bar, and enter the IP address for the CK1 in the format n.n.n.n where n is a number from...

  • Page 78: Creating A Dial-Up Connection

    To make a new dial-up connection 1 Connect the modem dock (P/N 073666) to the phone jack, and place the CK1 in the modem dock. For help, see the CK1 Modem Dock Quick Start Guide. 2 On your PC, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
  • Page 79 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 3 Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard starts. 4 Click Next. 5 Select Dial-up to the Internet, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 6 Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN), and click Next. 7 Select the option that is appropriate for your configuration, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 8 Enter the area code and telephone number you use to connect with the CK1, select your country/region name and code, and click Next. 9 Enter Password field, and click Next.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 10 Enter a unique name for the CK1, and click Next. 11 Select No, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 12 Click Finish. When the PC is connected to the CK1, an icon with the name of the CK1 appears in the Network and Dial-up Connections screen. 13 Configure your dial-up connection. For help, see the next procedure.
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 2 Right-click the icon with the CK1 name, and select Properties. In the previous screen capture, the CK1 is named DEVICE. The Properties dialog box appears. 3 Select the Networking tab.
  • Page 85 7 Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, click OK, and click OK. 8 Connect to the CK1. For help, see the next procedure. To connect to the CK1 1 On your PC, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 2 Double-click the icon with the CK1 name under it. In the previous screen capture, the CK1 is named DEVICE. The Connect dialog box appears. 3 Enter Password field, and click Dial.

  • Page 87: Creating A Dial-In Connection

    To create the dial-in connection 1 Connect the modem dock (P/N 073666) to the phone jack, and place the CK1 in the modem dock. For help, see the CK1 Modem Dock Quick Start Guide. 2 On your PC, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 4 Click Next. 5 Select Accept incoming connections, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 6 Select the modem that is going to accept the dial-in from the CK1, and click Next. 7 Select Allow virtual private connections, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 8 Click Add to add a CK1 user to the list. The New User dialog box appears. 9 Fill in the fields. Enter the user name and password you configured for a dial-in connection at the CK1 Dial up screen.
  • Page 91 IP address the dial-in users will use, and click OK. 13 Click Next and then Finish. 14 Make sure that the CK1 user you created in Steps 8 and 9 has the correct properties by following these steps: CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 Connections. The Network and Dial-up Communications screen appears. b Double-click Incoming Connections. c Select the Users tab. d Clear the checkbox Always allow directly connected devices such as palmtop computers to connect without providing a password. e Click OK. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Configuring The Windows Dial Settings For A Null Modem Connection

    To create a null modem connection 1 Connect the serial dock (P/N 073665) to the PC using a null modem cable, and place the CK1 in the dock. For help, see the quick start guide that shipped with the dock.
  • Page 94 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 4 Click Add. The Add/Remove Hardware Wizard appears. 5 Click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 6 From the Models box, select Communications cable between two computers, and click Next. 7 Select Selected ports, select the COM port that you are going to attach the CK1 to, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 96 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 8 Click Finish. 9 See that the Communications cable between two computers appears in the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. 10 Click Properties. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 97: Creating The Dial-Up Or Dial-In Connection

    You are now ready to create either a dial-up or a dial-in connection: • Create a dial-up connection if the PC initiates communication with the CK1. For help, see the next procedure, “To create a dial-up connection.” • Create a dial-in connection if the CK1 initiates communication with the PC.
  • Page 98 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 2 Double-click Make New Connection. The Network Connection Wizard starts. 3 Click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 99 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 4 Select Connect directly to another computer, and click Next. 5 Select Guest, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 100 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 6 From the Select a device drop-down list, select the COM port that the CK1 will be connected to, and click Next. 7 Click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 101 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 8 Enter the name of the CK1, and click Finish. 9 Click Properties. The Direct Connection dialog box appears. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 102 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 10 Click Configure. The Modem Configuration dialog box appears. 11 From the Maximum speed (bps) drop-down list, select 115200, click OK, and click OK. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 103 Connect. The dial-up connection is created. You can now send information between the PC and the CK1. To create a dial-in connection 1 On your PC, select Start > Settings > Control Panel, and double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box appears.
  • Page 104 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 3 Click Next. 4 Select Accept incoming connections, and click Next. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 105 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 5 In the Connection devices box, select the COM port that is receiving the dial-in connection from the CK1, and click Next. 6 Select Allow virtual private connections, and click Next.
  • Page 106 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 7 Click Add to add a CK1 user to the list. The New User dialog box appears. 8 Fill in the fields. Enter the user name and password you configured for a dial-in connection at the CK1 Dial up screen.
  • Page 107 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 9 Select the CK1 user you added, and click Next. 10 From the Networking components box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties. The Incoming TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.
  • Page 108 Chapter 4 — Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem Connections 13 Make sure that the CK1 user you created in Steps 7 and 8 has the correct properties by following these steps: a On your PC, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial- up Connections.

  • Page 109: Configuring The Linux Dial Settings

    Download. e Extract the ppp_install.tgz file to your Linux system. 2 Connect the CK1 to a COM port on your Linux system. For help, see CK1 Serial Dock Quick Start Guide. 3 On your Linux system, log in with root privileges.
  • Page 110 7 Connect to the CK1: host# /usr/local/ppp_install/startup.sh comport where host# is the host name with root privileges and comport is the COM port that the CK1 is connected to. To disconnect from the CK1 • On your Linux system, enter the following command: host# /usr/local/ppp_install/offline.sh...

  • Page 111: Managing The Ck1

    Managing the CK1 This chapter explains how to manage and maintain the CK1. This chapter covers these topics: • Rebooting the CK1 • Managing power usage • Enter Linux commands on the CK1 • Checking the disk and memory space •...

  • Page 112: Rebooting The Ck1

    Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1 Rebooting the CK1 You should boot the CK1 only when directed to do so for troubleshooting purposes. There are three ways to reboot the CK1: • Warm Boot: The CK1 retains the data on the RAM disk, restarts the system software, and launches the main application.
  • Page 113 5 Press and release F1. 6 Press and release 2. 7 Press the p key to turn on and cold boot the CK1. 8 The “Format RAM disk?” prompt appears. For help, see “Responding to the ‘Format RAM disk?’ Prompt” on page 120.
  • Page 114 4 Insert the battery, and install the battery door. 5 Press the p key to turn on the CK1. 6 The “Format RAM disk?” prompt appears. Press F1 and then 7 to format the RAM disk. For details, see “Responding to the ‘Format RAM Disk?’...

  • Page 115: Managing Power Usage

    • set how long the CK1 will be in Standby mode. To manage power from the CK1 Power screen 1 Log in to the CK1. For help, see the “To log in” procedure on page 22. The Setup screen appears.
  • Page 116 Standby 1 2 3 5 10 mins. • Read the Power source line to find out if the CK1 is currently being powered by a battery or dock. If the CK1 is in a dock and the Power source line reads battery, make sure the dock is plugged in to AC power.

  • Page 117: Entering Linux Commands On The Ck1

    Red Hat Linux Getting Started Guide available on www.redhat.com. To enter the Shell screen 1 Log in to the CK1. For help, see the “To log in” procedure on page 22. The Setup screen appears. 2 Press to highlight the Shell icon, and press Enter.

  • Page 118: Checking The Disk And Memory Space

    CK1 operating system, applications, and To check the disk space 1 Log in to the CK1. For help, see the “To log in” procedure on page 22. The Setup screen appears. 2 Press to highlight the Info icon, and press Enter. The System Information screen appears.
  • Page 119 1 From the Setup screen, press and press Enter. The System Information screen appears. Infos SYSTEM INFORMATION Disk CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1 FW Ver Memory to highlight the Info icon, Memory FW Ver...

  • Page 120: Checking The Ck1 Firmware Version

    • Root version • User version To find the firmware version 1 Log in to the CK1. For help, see the “To log in” procedure on page 22. The Setup screen appears. 2 Press twice to highlight the Info icon, and press Enter.

  • Page 121: Loading Firmware With The Automated Upgrade Tool

    5 Press S1 and then Esc to return to the Setup screen. Loading Firmware With the Automated Upgrade Tool You can download the latest firmware and application files from the CK1 Developers Support page at www.intermec.com, including: • Firmware upgrades •...
  • Page 122 Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1 When you download files, a copy of the CK1 Upgrader utility is included in the zip file. The CK1 Upgrader is a fully-automated, easy-to-use upgrade tool. This section explains how to perform these tasks: 1 Make sure you have the correct equipment.
  • Page 123 To load the upgrade files onto the CK1 1 In the same directory where you extracted the files, double- click the CK1 Upgrader icon to start the utility on your PC. The CK1 Unit Upgrader screen appears. 2 If you have a serial dock (one bay), click Open single dock.
  • Page 124 Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1 4 Follow these steps on the CK1: a If the CK1 is in the dock, remove it from the dock. b Press the p key to turn off the CK1. c Press and hold the 5 key.

  • Page 125: Loading Firmware Manually

    F1. When prompted again to format the disk, press 7. The CK1 reformats the RAM disk and boots. 7 If the Terminal ID screen appears on the CK1, press Enter twice to move through the fields and exit the screen.
  • Page 126 Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1 2 On a PC, double-click the executable file dnw.exe. The DNW application window appears. 3 Choose Configuration > Options. The UART/USB Options dialog box appears. 4 Under Baud Rate, choose 115200. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 127 “Transferring Files From the CK1 to a PC” on page 118. 2 Place the CK1 in the serial dock, and turn off the CK1. 3 On the CK1, press and hold 5, and press the p key to turn on the CK1.
  • Page 128 Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1 7 If the flash writer needs to be updated along with the NOR and NAND flash, press 0 on the PC keyboard. If the flash writer does not need to be updated, press 2 and skip to Step 11.
  • Page 129 11 Click OK. When the flash has been loaded, the following screen appears. 12 If you need to upgrade both the NOR and NAND flash, press 0 on the PC keyboard, and continue with the steps. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 5 — Managing the CK1...
  • Page 130 15 Click OK. When the NOR flash has been loaded, the following screen appears. 16 When NAND appears on the CK1 screen, select Serial Port > Transmit. The Open dialog box appears. 17 Browse to and select the NAND flash file, for example nandflash.Intermec.CK1.010200.
  • Page 131 19 When the NAND flash is finished loading and the FlashWriter menu appears on the CK1, press 9 on the PC. The CK1 cold boots. 20 Press the p key to turn on the CK1. 21 When prompted, press F1 on the CK1.

  • Page 132: Transferring Files From The Ck1 To A Pc

    For help, see the quick start guide that shipped with the dock. 3 Place the CK1 in the serial dock, and turn on the CK1. 4 On your PC, open HyperTerminal and connect to the CK1 using WinSock over TCP/IP. All other settings are configured through the PPP connection.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting And Maintaining The Ck1

    • Problems while scanning bar codes • Problems after loading firmware • Running diagnostics • Contacting Intermec Product Support • Cleaning the scanner window and screen • Storing the CK1 for more than 30 days CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 134: Responding To The "Format Ram Disk?" Prompt

    CK1 prompts you again to confirm your choice. If you press any key except F1 to try to save the RAM disk, the CK1 does not prompt you again. If you cold booted the CK1 because the CK1 application locked up and you need to recover any data held on the RAM disk, press any key on the keypad except F1.

  • Page 135: Problems While Operating The Ck1

    Problems While Operating the CK1 Problem You press the p key to turn on the CK1 and nothing happens. The Battery icon shows very low and the red light flashes every 5 seconds.
  • Page 136 You are having trouble exiting a screen. When you press a numeric key to select an item from a menu, nothing happens. The CK1 appears to be locked up, and you want to try to save the data held on the RAM disk.

  • Page 137: Problems Transmitting Data Through The Serial Port

    • Make sure the CK1 is connected to the PC, host computer, or RS-232 serial device using the appropriate cable. • If the CK1 is in a serial dock, make sure that the serial dock is connected to the serial device using the appropriate cable.

  • Page 138: Problems While Scanning Bar Codes

    Start an appropriate application and try again. If you still cannot see a red beam of light, you may need to send the CK1 in for service. For help, see “Sending the CK1 in for Service” on page 130.

  • Page 139: Problems After Loading Firmware

    1 Connect the serial dock (P/N 073665) to the PC COM port. For help, see the quick start guide that shipped with the dock. 2 Place the CK1 in the serial dock, and turn it off. 3 On the PC, double-click the executable file dnw.exe. The DNW application window appears.
  • Page 140 7 Click OK to set up the options you chose. The DNW application window appears. 8 Choose Serial Port > Connect. 9 On the CK1, press and hold 5, and press the p key to turn on the CK1. 10 On the PC, press and hold Esc.

  • Page 141: Running Diagnostics

    To run diagnostics 1 Turn off the CK1. 2 Press and hold 2, press the p key to turn on the CK1, and then release 2. The blue light appears. 3 Press F1 and then 2. The Diagnosis screen appears.
  • Page 142 Tests that the CK1 can communicate through a serial connection. To run this test you need a CK1 serial dock and an RS-232 loopback plug, as shown in the photo on the next page. Before you run this test, place the CK1 in the dock and attach the RS-232 loopback plug to the dock’s serial port.

  • Page 143: Contacting Intermec Product Support

    Collecting Information About Your CK1 Before Contacting Intermec When you contact Intermec, you will be asked for information about your CK1. The next table explains where to find the information. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK1...

  • Page 144: Sending The Ck1 In For Service

    Sending the CK1 in for Service If you send the CK1 in for service, it is your responsibility to save the data and configuration. Intermec is responsible only for ensuring that the keypad and other hardware features match the original configuration when repairing or replacing your CK1.

  • Page 145: Storing The Ck1 For More Than 30 Days

    Storing the CK1 for More Than 30 Days If you want to store the CK1 for longer than 30 days, you should turn off the backup battery. To store the CK1 for more than 30 days 1 Remove the battery.
  • Page 146 Chapter 6 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK1 5 When you are ready to turn the CK1 back on, follow these steps: a Remove the battery door. b To turn the backup battery on, use a straightened paperclip to slide the backup battery switch down.

  • Page 147: Specifications

    Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the CK1. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 148: Ck1 Specifications

    9V; 1A Range (°C) Range (°F) 5°C to 45°C 41°F to 113°F -10°C to 50°C 14°F to 122°F -20°C to 45°C -4°F to 113°F -20°C to 35°C -4°F to 95°F 0 to 95% non-condensing CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 149 • Code 39 • Code 93 • Code 128 • Delta • EAN-8 • EAN-13 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Appendix A — Specifications • EAN-128 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Label • MSI • Standard 2 of 5 •...
  • Page 150 10 to 15 cm (3.9 to 5.9 in) 9 to 18.5 cm (3.5 to 7.3 in) 5.5 to 27.5 cm (2.2 to 10.8 in) 4 to 37 cm (1.6 to 14.6 in) 7.5 to 51 cm (3.0 to 20.1 in) CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 151 5V 100mA power out Charge ready 9V external power in Fast charge Pin 1 I/O Port Pin 12 I/O Port Pins: This illustration shows the location of Pin 1 and Pin 12. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Appendix A — Specifications...
  • Page 152 CK1 while scanning bar code labels. 073661 The belt swivel holder lets you attach the CK1 to your belt so you can have both hands free. 073850 The printer cable lets you connect a printer to the CK1.

  • Page 153: Full Ascii Tables

    Full ASCII Tables This appendix lists the ASCII characters and their binary, hexadecimal, and Code 39 equivalents and the ASCII control characters and their definitions. CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 154 00000001 00000010 00000011 00000100 00000101 00000110 00000111 00001000 00001001 00001010 00001011 00001100 00001101 00001110 00001111 00010000 00010001 00010010 00010011 00010100 00010101 00010110 00010111 00011000 00011001 00011010 00011011 00011100 00011101 00011110 00011111 Decimal Code 39 ASCII CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 155 00101011 00101100 00101101 00101110 00101111 00110000 00110001 00110010 00110011 00110100 00110101 00110110 00110111 00111000 00111001 00111010 00111011 00111100 00111101 00111110 00111111 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Appendix B — Full ASCII Tables Decimal Code 39 ASCII " & < >...
  • Page 156 01000001 01000010 01000011 01000100 01000101 01000110 01000111 01001000 01001001 01001010 01001011 01001100 01001101 01001110 01001111 01010000 01010001 01010010 01010011 01010100 01010101 01010110 01010111 01011000 01011001 01011010 01011011 01011100 01011101 01011110 01011111 Decimal Code 39 ASCII CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 157 01100111 01101000 01101001 01101010 01101011 01101100 01101101 01101110 01101111 01110000 01110001 01110010 01110011 01110100 01110101 01110110 01110111 01111000 01111001 01111010 01111011 01111100 01111101 01111110 01111111 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Appendix B — Full ASCII Tables Decimal Code 39 ASCII...
  • Page 158 Start of Heading Start of Text End of Text End of Transmission Enquiry Acknowledgment Bell Backspace Horizontal Tab Line Feed Vertical Tab Form Feed Carriage Return Shift Out Shift In Data Link Escape Device Control 1 (XON) CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 159 Full ASCII Control Characters Table (continued) Control Character CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Appendix B — Full ASCII Tables Definition Device Control 2 Device Control 3 (XOFF) Device Control Negative Acknowledge Synchronous Idle End Transmission Block Cancel End of Medium...
  • Page 160 Appendix B — Full ASCII Tables CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...

  • Page 161: Index

    Index CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 162 144 conversion table, 140 audio signal configuring, 17, 31 diagnosing, 128 understanding, 17 authority to configure the CK1, 22, 28 automatically running an application, 50 backlight configuring, 30 turning on and off, 15, 31 backup battery...
  • Page 163 138 calling Intermec, xii Capture Data, MCL demo application, 53 character set, configuring, 33 charging the battery Charging light, on CK1 battery charger, environmental specifications, 134 instructions, 5 chmod 755 command, 50 accessories, list of, 138 audio signal, understanding, 17...
  • Page 164 2 new, 3 files, transferring to PC, 118 firmware current version, determining, 106 loading manually, 111 loading with upgrade tool, 107 flash file system available for application, flash writer, upgrading, 111 font size, changing, 34 CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 165 I/O port described, 3 illustrated, 2 pin assignments, 137 icondata.ini file, editing, 49, 50 icons application, making appear on CK1, defined, 16 manual safety, xi imager, See scanner Images, MCL demo application, 53 Info icon, 26 Info screen, 24, 104, 105, 106...
  • Page 166 33 laser scanner, See scanner latch, battery, illustrated, 6 LCD screen, See screen length of CK1, 134 light Charging light, on CK1 battery charger, described, 2 illustrated, 2 understanding, 17 linear imager, 3 Link Client icon, 25 Linux...
  • Page 167 Point-to-Point Protocol, See PPP port, I/O described, 3 illustrated, 2 pin assignments, 137 POST failed, 121 power CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual Index checking output, 101 managing battery, 9 specifications, 134 Power key illustrated, 11 nothing happens when pressed, 121...
  • Page 168 44 using, 15 SDRAM checking, 104 diagnosing, 128 Send File, MCL demo application, 53 sending CK1 in for service, 130 serial communication, diagnosing, 128 serial dock loading applications, 47 firmware manually, 111 firmware with upgrade tool, 107...
  • Page 169 RAM disk, 120 screen icons, defined, 16 sending CK1 in for service, 130 serial communications, 123 upgrade, problems after, 125 turning on or off the CK1, 4, 11 typing green characters on overlay, 13 lowercase letters, 14 numbers, 12, 122...
  • Page 170 Index CK1 Handheld Computer User’s Manual...
  • Page 172 Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett, Washington 98203 U.S.A. tel 425.348.2600 fax 425.355.9551 www.intermec.com CK1 Handheld Computer User's Manual *073769-002* P/N 073769-002...

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