Global Services and Support Warranty Information To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com and click Support > Returns and Repairs > Warranty.
This document provides you with information about the features of the CN51, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. Before you work with the CN51, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. Related Documents The Intermec website at www.intermec.com...
Before You Begin 3 Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For example, to find the CN51 computer product page, click Computers > Handheld Computers > CN51. 4 Click the Manuals tab. If your product does not have its own product page, click Support >...
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About the Computer Features This chapter introduces the CN51 Mobile Computer with Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system. Use this chapter to learn about basic computer features and functions, as well as the available accessories for it.
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features About the CN51 Mobile Computer The Intermec CN51 Mobile Computer is the class-leading mid-range rugged mobile computer that empowers mobile workers with the resources to satisfy and delight customers efficiently today and earn new business tomorrow.
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Charge the Battery Make sure you fully charge the battery (Model 1015AB01) before you use your CN51. You can charge the battery before or after you install it in the CN51. A fully discharged battery charges in approximately 6 hours.
AC Power Adapter (Model AE37) • Change the Battery When the battery in the CN51 has a low charge, replace it with a charged battery. Note: When you remove a battery from the computer, Intermec recommends that you install a charged battery within one minute to maintain your network connections.
4 Push forward on the battery release tab until the battery releases, and then lift the battery away from the computer. 5 Insert the bottom of a fully charged battery into the CN51, and press down on the top until it clicks into place.
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0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). No battery is installed. The CN51 does not turn on if no battery is installed.The battery is not critically low, and the CN51 is not connected to an external power source.
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features About Battery Life and Conservation Batteries that are stored outside the computer for long periods of time slowly discharge. Intermec recommends storing the battery in a charger to maintain battery performance. Battery Conservation Tips...
Color Description Notification Orange Windows Mobile 6.5 notification. Good Read Green Good read of a bar code. Blinking Bad read of a bar code. Blinking The data collection engine is green processing or starting up. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F). The computer is not on external power and the battery is operating normally. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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You can type characters or access functions printed in orange on the keypad. When the LED is green, the Green shift plane is enabled. You can type characters or access functions printed in green on the keypad. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features About the Keypad The CN51 comes with either a numeric keypad or a QWERTY keypad: • The numeric keypad is for applications that require mainly numeric data. This keypad also lets you enter special characters, including the alphabet, by pressing color-coded key sequences.
Select Always on to turn the keypad backlight on all the time. 4 Tap OK. About the Color-Coded Keys Note: The CN51 with QWERTY keypad does not have a green key. Use the orange key and the green key to access additional characters, symbols, and functions printed on the keypad overlay.
The LED turns off. How to Capitalize Characters on the QWERTY Keypad If your CN51 has the QWERTY keypad, you can capitalize characters individually, or you can type all capital letters by enabling Caps Lock: • To capitalize a single character, press the Shift key, and then the character.
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features How to Capitalize Characters on the Numeric Keypad If your CN51 has the numeric keypad, you can capitalize characters individually, or you can type all capital letters by enabling Caps Lock: • To capitalize a single character, press the key, and then the 1 key.
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Clock (RTC) will persist through all of the power options as long as it receives power from the Real Time Clock battery. The Intermec Power Options screen is customizable. You can use Intermec Settings to determine which options are available to end users, the timeout until the default choice is selected, the default action if no option is selected, or to disable the Power Options Screen.
You can set the backlight intensity levels as needed for your environment. Configure the Screen Backlight Brightness Use Intermec Settings to configure the brightness of the screen backlight. 1 Tap Start > Settings > System > Intermec Settings. 2 Tap Device Settings > Backlight > Display.
1 Point the scanner window at the bar code and hold the computer steady a few inches from the bar code. 2 Press the Scan button or pull the scan handle trigger. The illumination beam, laser pointer, or frame appear. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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When the scanner successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a high beep, and the Good Read LED turns on briefly. 3 Release the Scan button or trigger. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features Connect a Bluetooth Scanner You can connect the computer to an Intermec Bluetooth scanner, such as the SF51 or SR61. Make sure that the Bluetooth radio in the computer is turned on before you try to connect to a scanner.
2 Slide the SIM card holder to the left to unlatch it, and lift the holder to open it and access the microSD card holder. 3 Slide the microSD card holder towards the top of the CN51 to unlatch it, and lift the holder to open it.
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5 Close and latch the microSD card holder. 6 Close and latch the SIM card holder, and close the card access door until it snaps shut. 7 Install the battery and turn on the computer. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
4 Tap Device Settings > USB. 5 From the USB function driver menu, select Mass storage - Flash File Store and tap OK. 6 Copy files to and from your desktop PC to the mobile computer. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features CN51 Accessories The CN51 ships with a battery. All other accessories are sold and ordered separately. For help, contact your local Intermec sales representative. CN51 Accessory Descriptions Accessory Description CN51 AC Power Adapter (Model...
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Chapter 1 — About the Computer Features CN51 Accessory Descriptions (Continued) Accessory Description CN51 Single Dock (Model AD27) Use the single dock to hold a CN51 with its battery installed, charge a spare battery pack, charge the main battery pack, and provide power to the mobile computer.
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Use this chapter to learn about the Windows Embedded Handheld user interface and how to interact with the screen. You can also use this chapter to learn about the Intermec applications on your computer, as well as additional applications you can download.
Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications About the User Interface The Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 operating system provides a touch-friendly and easy to navigate user interface. About the Home Screen When you turn on your mobile computer, the Home screen is the first screen that appears after language provisioning is complete.
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Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications Home Screen Navigation Bars Callout Navigation Bar Description Title bar Use the Title bar icons to view the current status of information such as signal strength and battery power remaining.
Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications About Screen Gestures The Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 interface supports the use of gestures with the finger or stylus to move around the screen. Screen Gestures Gesture Description Represents the left click of a mouse.
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Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications Title Bar Status Icons (Continued) Icon Description Bluetooth headset is detected. ActiveSync connection is established. ActiveSync synchronization is in progress. There is a problem with the ActiveSync synchronization. Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
You can also download additional applications from the Intermec website to help you use all of the features of your computer. Intermec Applications on the Computer Intermec applications help you configure, troubleshoot, and connect your computer to other devices and networks.
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Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications Intermec Applications Available on the Computer Icon Application Description Bluetooth Audio Use the Bluetooth Audio application to connect to a Bluetooth headset or hands-free device. CloneNGo Use CloneNGo to configure basic device settings on multiple client computers from one master computer.
Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications Downloadable Intermec Applications for the Computer You can download Intermec applications to extend the capabilities of the computer. You may need to purchase an Intermec license to run some applications. To find an application, go to www.intermec.com >...
Chapter 2 — About the User Interface and Intermec Applications About Intermec Launcher Intermec Launcher is a Microsoft Windows application, designed for Intermec mobile computers, that provides a platform from which other applications may be launched while attempting to provide a locked-down environment.
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Activating the UMTS phone on your CN51 is done the same way whether your computer has the Flexible Network Radio or the UMTS/HSPA+WAN radio. You use a SIM card to activate the UMTS phone on the CN51. You can purchase the SIM card from your network provider. 1 Press to turn off the CN51.
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3 Push forward on the battery release tab until the battery releases, and then lift the battery away from the computer. 4 Open the card access door and slide the SIM card holder to the left to open it. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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6 Close the SIM card holder and slide it to the right to secure it, and then close the card access door. 7 Insert the battery and press down until it clicks in place. 8 Reconnect the handstrap. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 3 — Use the Phone 9 Press to turn on the CN51. This screen (or similar) appears: 10 If your computer has the UMTS-only WAN radio, tap Yes. The computer attempts to connect to your UMTS network. When the connection is successful, a confirming message appears.
WAN radio after activation. CDMA settings persist through a cold boot. The activation process is slightly different for each CDMA carrier. Your carrier sales contact and an Intermec representative can guide you through the process. In general, you activate the CDMA phone as follows: 1 Contact your wireless provider and give the provider the MEID for the computer.
3 (Optional) If you plan to use the network for data connections (such as browsing the web), you should enable automatic configuration of carrier settings in Intermec Settings. Note: Data connections are to the public domain on your network. Make a Phone Call After you activate your UMTS or CDMA phone, you are ready to start making phone calls.
Select a Ring tone from the list. To hear the selected ring tone, tap the Play button. • Select a Keypad sound from the list. • Enter the name of the sound you want to use for voicemail notifications in the Voicemail field. 3 Tap OK. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Use Intermec Settings to quickly change your WAN radio network carrier. Note: Your computer must have the software-defined radio to switch carriers using this method. 1 Tap Start > Settings > System > Intermec Settings > Communications > WWAN > Carrier Choice. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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2 Select a Carrier and tap OK. If the update is successful, your new carrier appears in the WWAN settings list. If the update is unsuccessful, the carrier does not change. 3 Tap Ok to exit Intermec Settings. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Use the Camera Learn to use the color camera to take pictures and record videos, read bar codes, perform document capture, or perform signature capture.
• configure camera settings for taking pictures and videos. Note: You must use Intermec Settings to configure camera settings for reading bar codes, document imaging, or signature capture. You can send pictures and videos to others or save an image as the background on the Home screen.
6 When you are done, tap Stop or press Enter to stop recording and save the video. If you choose to save your videos to main memory, the videos are saved to permanent storage on the computer. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
5 When you are prompted to save the settings, tap Yes. The changes you made are saved. 6 Tap ok to close the message box. Scene Settings When you use SceneEditor to create a scene for the camera, you can configure these settings. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Brightness Brightness level of the image. Manual settings are from -4 (very dark) to +4 (very light) in increments of 1. Default is 0. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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If set to Auto, the camera system automatically determines when to turn the LED on and off when streaming preview frames. Flash The state of the camera flash when you take a picture: automatic, on, or off. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Configure Camera Settings for Pictures and Videos Use the Pictures & Videos application to configure the camera. Note: You must use Intermec Settings to configure camera settings for reading bar codes, document imaging, or signature capture. 1 Tap Start > Pictures & Videos.
Certain settings are only available when taking either Video or Still pictures, but not for both. Note: You must use Intermec Settings to configure camera settings for reading bar codes, document imaging, or signature capture. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Auto camera. Scenes are sets of • Manual preset values for the • Van Interior camera, optimized for • Office Store different environments. • Warehouse • Daylight • Night • Cloudy • Check • DocCap CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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-100 • Manual • Color Effects None • Negative • Solarize • Sepia • Gray • Natural • Vivid • Color Swap • Black Board • White Board • Aqua • Posterize • Black White CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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• Auto • Night • Spot Light • Sport • Snow • Beach • Aperture • Small Aperture Exposure - Manual Manual Exposure: Exposure • 1/200 • 1/100 • 1/50 • 1/33 • 1/20 • CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Options Image filename prefix Default is img. (Camera tab) • Location for saved still Main Memory (default) picture files • Flash File Store • RAM Drive CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Custom, eneter a value in the Custom field. Post processing Enable or disable the noise filter. Burst mode number of Default is 5. pictures to take Timer mode hold duration Default is 5. (in seconds) CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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> Options and enter a new value in the Hold record field. • Zoom Sets the amount of digital zoom. 1.0x • 1.5x • 2.0x • 2.5x • 3.0x • 3.5x • 4.0x • 6.0x • 8.0x • Manual CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Cloudy • Shade • Tungsten • Fluorescent • Incandescent • Horizon • Twilight • Warm Fluorescent • Sunset Exposure Compensation From +2.5 to -2.5 in .5 increments. • ISO Speed Auto • • • • CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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LED. • • Auto Full Screen When enabled, this setting hides the task bar. To view the task bar, double-tap the bottom of the screen. Options Video filename prefix Default is vid. (Video tab) CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Check the box to enable video noise filtering. Enable video noise filtering Check the box to enable video noise filtering. • Frame rate 15 fps • 30 fps (default) • Custom. Adjust the frame rate with the slider. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Bluetooth scanner, and bar code data is sent to an application as if it came from a scanner or imager. Note: To read bar codes using the camera, you must use Intermec Settings to configure bar code symbology decode settings.
Camera Settings for Reading Bar Codes To use the camera for reading bar codes, you must use the Intermec Settings application to configure the camera. From the main screen of Intermec Settings, select Data Collection > Camera > Camera Settings.
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Manual focus value When Focus Mode is set to Default is 65. Set to Manual, this value sets the 0 for infinity, or 255 manual focus level. for closeups. Lighting Settings and Descriptions Setting Description Choices • Torch • • Auto CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
You can use the Profile Settings application to enable document capture. The computer uses the current document capture settings to apply perspective correction (and other postprocessing features if specified). • You can configure individual parameters in Intermec Settings to enable document capture. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Chapter 4 — Use the Camera Note: To perform document capture using the camera, you must use Intermec Settings to configure all document capture settings. Enable or Disable Document Capture with the Camera You use the Profile Settings application to enable or disable document capture with the camera.
MyDocuments\MDI and tap the image file to view it. Camera Settings for Document Imaging To use the camera for document imaging, you must use the Intermec Settings application to configure the camera. From the main screen of Intermec Settings, select Data Collection > Camera > Camera Settings >...
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Image rotation Rotates the image None (default) counterclockwise by a • 90 degrees set amount. • 180 degrees • 270 degrees Image lighting Default is disabled. correction Document file Name for the Default is doc_$(num). name document image file. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Use GPS The computer comes equipped with an integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver if your computer has phone capability (WWAN radio). The GPS receiver can deliver standards-based National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) data strings to GPS applications.
Note: To use GPS, you must enable the WWAN radio on the computer. Intermec recommends that you use the GPS Intermediate Driver (GPSID) instead of directly accessing the GPS hardware. The GPSID is a Microsoft hardware component that interacts between applications and the GPS hardware.
The integrated GPS module has three operating modes: • Standalone MS Assisted (Mobile Station Assisted) • • gpsOneXTRA™ (UMTS computers only) In Standalone mode, the GPS module relies solely on GPS satellites to determine position. Note: The CN51 also supports GLONASS. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
3 Tap the Fix Type tab and select one of these options: Standalone (1), MS assisted (2), or Enable gpsOneXTRA (check box). Note: GLONASS reception is enabled by default. Intermec recommends that you keep GLONASS enabled for better accuracy. To disable GLONASS, make sure that Enable Glonass is not selected.
Configure the Computer Use this chapter to learn about the available methods for configuring your computer and how to use Intermec Settings. You can also use this chapter to learn how to configure network communications and wireless security.
There are several ways to configure the computer: • Directly on the computer. You can use Intermec Settings directly on the computer to change only the settings on that computer. •...
Intermec Settings is located on the System screen. • Tap Start > Settings > System > Intermec Settings. The Intermec Settings Main Menu appears. About the Structure of Intermec Settings Use the following tables to help find the parameters in Intermec Settings that you want to configure.
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Symbologies • Symbology Options • Scanner Settings • Camera Settings • Decode Security • Magstripe Reader Enable Magstripe Reader • Magstripe Reader Settings Communications Menu Communications Options Parameters You Can Configure Device Name Device Name CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Bluetooth Scanner IDL Runtime Versions (Read-only) IDL runtime file versions (ITC50, ITCScan) • Keypad Button Remapping • Green/Orange keys lock option • Power Management Power Button • Battery Power • External Power • Device Off Sensor CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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The settings that appear in the menu are dependent on the printer that is paired with the device. The printer needs to be using the Wireless Printing application. GPS Menu GPS Options Parameters You Can Configure Bread Crumbing Enable or disable bread crumbing. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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• Enable Blue Light (LED) • Set Rule File Location • Set Data Refresh Periods • Device Health Screen Captures Directory • Screen Captures Allowed Disabled Executables Read-only • Device Wipe Enable Wipe • Interval CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Virtual GPS Virtual GPS Settings How to Navigate in Intermec Settings You can easily navigate through the screens in Intermec Settings to find the parameters you need to configure: • Tap inside a text field to be able to enter text into it.
• To exit Intermec Settings, tap Menu > Exit or OK. Enable Intermec Settings Password You can protect Intermec Settings from other users by enabling a password. 1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Tap Menu > Enter Password. 3 Select the Enable password checkbox.
SmartSystems You can use Intermec Settings from a SmartSystems console to remotely configure all the Intermec computers. For help using Intermec Settings, click Help > Contents. For information on all the parameters in Intermec Settings, see the Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual.
Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer Configure 802.11 Radio Communications The CN51 has an 802.11b/g/n or 802.11a/b/g/n radio to transfer data using wireless communications. Before you configure radio communications, you need to have your wireless network set up including your access points.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Bluetooth > Mode tab. 2 Tap Turn on Bluetooth. 3 (Optional) If you want this computer to be visible to other Bluetooth devices, tap Make this device visible to other devices. 4 Tap OK. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer Connect a Bluetooth Scanner You can connect the computer to an Intermec Bluetooth scanner, such as the SF51 or SR61. Make sure that the Bluetooth radio in the computer is turned on before you try to connect to a scanner.
Make sure that the Bluetooth radio in the computer is turned on before you try to connect to an Intermec Bluetooth printer, such as the PB21, PB50, or PR3. To configure your computer for printing wirelessly using Bluetooth, you need to: •...
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2 Tap Search to find a printer, or tap Manual to enter a device address. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the current Bluetooth printer. 3 (Optional) Tap Print Test Page. The printer prints out a test page. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
You can use these accessories to transmit data to and receive data from another device through serial or USB communications: • AV10 vehicle dock • AA21 RS-232 adapter • AD27 single dock • Desktop USB adapter • USB snap-on adapter RS-232 DEX adapter • CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Chapter 6 — Configure the Computer For information on these accessories, contact your local Intermec representative. About Wireless Security The computer provides these security solutions for your wireless network: • Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) •...
Tap the Import PFX tab. b Next to the Select pfx to import field, tap <<<. c Find and select the root certificate. d If necessary, enter the Password of pfx. e Tap Import Certificate. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
4 (Optional) In the Profile Label text box, enter a meaningful name for your profile. 5 Configure your security settings. For help, see the next sections. 6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each profile you want to define. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
For Prompt for Credentials, select Enter credentials now. b Enter a User Name and User Password. 8 If you selected TLS, enter a User Name and Subject Name. 9 For Validate Server Certificate, select Yes. 10 Tap OK. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Before you set 802.1x-WEP security with Funk security, you need to enable the radio on your computer and set the date. To use TLS protocol, you also need to load a user and root certificate. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-802.1x instead of 802.1x-WEP if possible.
Configure Static WEP Security with Funk Security Before you set static WEP security with Funk security, you need to enable the radio on your computer and set the date. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-PSK instead of WEP if possible.
1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security. 3 Select the active Funk security profile. 4 Enter the SSID. 5 For Association, select Open. 6 For Encryption, select WEP. 7 Tap OK. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
8 Tap OK. The User Logon dialog box appears. 9 If you selected PEAP: a Enter a User Name, Password, and Domain. b If you want to save the password for future authentication sessions, select Save Password. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Before you set 802.1x-WEP security with Microsoft security, you need to enable the radio on your computer and set the date. To use TLS protocol, you also need to load a user and root certificate. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-802.1x instead of 802.1x-WEP if possible.
Configure Static WEP Security with Microsoft Security Before you set static WEP security with Microsoft security, you need to enable the radio on your computer and set the date. Intermec recommends that you use WPA2-PSK instead of WEP if possible.
1 Start Intermec Settings. 2 Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security. 3 Enter the Network name (SSID). 4 For Network Authentication, select Open. 5 For Data Encryption, select Disabled. 6 Tap OK. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Manage the Computer Use this chapter to learn how to remotely update, configure, and monitor your Intermec computers. You will also find information on installing and developing software applications as well as how to upgrade the system software.
How to Manage the Computer Using CloneNGo Intermec CloneNGo is a software application that allows you to copy the settings and parameters from a master computer onto one or more client computers. Cloning reduces redundancy and error by providing...
How to Develop and Install Applications Use the Intermec Resource Kits to develop applications to run on the mobile computer. The Resource Kits are a library of C++, .NET, Java, and web components grouped by functionality that you can use to create applications for the computer.
You can use the SmartSystems console to drag-and-drop Intermec applications onto your mobile computer. The console is part of SmartSystems. 1 Download your application file from the Intermec website and unzip it on your desktop PC. 2 Double-click the application file to install it. The application file should appear in the Software Vault.
You can use these methods to update your mobile computer: • You can update individual computers, or multiple computers at the same time, using the SmartSystems console. For help, see the next section. You can update individual computers using an SD card. • CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
• the SmartSystems bundles you want to install. Bundles that include the system software are available from www.intermec.com. Go to Support > Downloads > OS/Firmware/Drivers list. After you locate these items, you can use SmartSystems to update the mobile computer.
• the AutoFlash.img file that contains the update you want to install. If you need this file, visit the Intermec website at www.intermec.com. Click the Products tab, navigate to the computer product page, click the Downloads tab, and then locate the download under OS/Firmware/Drivers.
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Troubleshoot and Maintain the Computer Use this chapter to find answers to any problems you may encounter while using the computer. You will also find information on routine maintenance.
About the Intermec Dashboard The Intermec Dashboard provides proactive monitoring of your computer to prevent downtime. Using Intermec Dashboard, you can easily see the health of the computer and help pinpoint the source of a problem to determine if it is hardware or software related. It is highly integrated with SmartSystems.
Note: If you send the computer in for service, it is your responsibility to save the computer data and its configuration. Intermec is only responsible for ensuring that the hardware matches the original configuration when repairing or replacing the computer.
Follow the next procedure to verify available access points and networks, check signal strength, and view other diagnostics. If you need to contact Intermec Product Support, this information can be helpful in troubleshooting wireless network connection issues. 1 Tap Start > iSpyWiFi. The ISpyWiFi application launches: The ISpyWiFi tab shows: •...
The mobile computer Make sure the mobile computer IP address, host indicates that it is IP address, subnet mask, and default router are authenticated, but it does configured for the network. not communicate with the host. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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You are setting up multiple When you change the SSID, the WEP key values are not saved. Configure the WEP key values access points in a network with different SSIDs, and and save your changes. the connection fails. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
2 Select the scanner or imager you want to troubleshoot and tap Diagnose. The application checks to make sure the scanner or imager is enabled and checks the settings to make sure they are optimized. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
You can troubleshoot problems that prevent you from reading bar codes, such as the appropriate symbology not being enabled. Before you call Intermec Product Support, look for your problem in the next table, and try the possible solutions. Problems Reading Bar Codes...
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• Make sure the bar code symbology is enabled and configured correctly. Start Intermec Settings and go to Data Collection > Symbologies for the scanning device (scanner, virtual wedge) to check and enable symbologies.
• visit the Intermec technical knowledge base, Knowledge Central at intermec.custhelp.com. If you still need help, you can call Intermec Product Support at: 1-800-755-5505 Before you call Product Support, have this information ready: CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Or, programming language of your custom application and tools used to create it. Most information is available in Intermec Settings. Locate Your Configuration Number Before you call Intermec Product Support, you need to know the configuration number of your computer. 1 Open the Device Health Dashboard: •...
Note: The computer may also cold boot if you change the battery while the CN51 is in Suspend mode, or if you do not change the battery quickly enough when the CN51 is in Hibernate mode.
6 Press the Enter key. The message Confirm first key in 6 seconds appears. 7 Press the Space key. The message Confirm second key in 6 seconds appears. 8 Press the Enter key. The message Cleanboot Confirmed appears, and the computer continues the clean boot process. CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Opening the computer will void the warranty and may cause damage to the internal components. Note: Intermec recommends that you leave the battery installed when you clean the computer as described. Leaving the battery installed helps prevent fluids from entering the computer through the SIM card and microSD card connectors.
Storage temperature: -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F) Charging temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) Relative humidity (operating): 20 to 95% non-condensing Environmental rating: IP54, Category 1 CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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EAN/UPC 100% 0.33 mm/13 mils 6 cm/2.36 in 31.5 cm/12.4 in DataMatrix 0.18 mm/7 mils 8 cm/3.15 in 15.5 cm/6.1 in 0.25 mm/10 mils 6.5 cm/2.56 in 21.5 cm/8.46 in 0.38 mm/15 mils 5.5 cm/2.17 in 31.5 cm/12.4 in CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
0.25 mm/10 mils 5.5 cm/2.17 in 25 cm/9.84 in 0.38 mm/15 mils 7 cm/2.76 in 34 cm/13.39 in EA30 Typical Reading Distances Minimum reading distances are measured in the dark (0 lux). EA30 Typical Reading Distances CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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0.25 mm/10 mils 6 cm/2.36 in 23 cm/9.06 in 0.38 mm/15 mils 5.5 cm/2.17 in 34.5 cm/13.58 in PDF417 0.25 mm/10 mils 5.5 cm/2.17 in 26 cm/10.24 in 0.38 mm/15 mils 6.5 cm/2.56 in 37 cm/14.57 in CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Appendix A — Specifications CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Enable camera port Camera Settings - Symbology Settings Symbologies Default Value Australian Post Disable Aztec Disable Disable CanadaPost Disable Codabar Disable Codablock A Disable Codablock F Disable Code 11 Disable Code 39 Enable Code 93 Disable CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Disable Postnet Disable QR Code Disable Standard 2 of 5 Disable SwedenPost Disable Telepen Disable TLC 39 Disable Camera Settings - Symbology Option Settings Symbology Option Settings Default Value Preamble None (Disabled) Postamble None (Disabled) CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Camera Settings - File Properties File Property Default Value Image file location \My Documents\MDI Folder memory limit (MBytes) Enable tagging location data Disable Camera Settings - Viewfinder and Focus Properties Viewfinder or Focus Property Default Value Enable viewfinder Disable CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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None Conversion threshold Very dark Output compression JPEG Output compression quality Projective mapping resolution Disable Bar code length Bar code mask Null (none specified) Automatic correction Horizontal and vertical Horizontal offset Vertical offset Area width CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Image lighting correction Disable Document file name doc_$(num) Camera Settings - Image Capture Properties Image Capture Property Default Value Output Compression Bitmap Output compression quality Edge Enhancement None Noise Reduction Subsampling None Image Rotation None CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Center Decoding Disable Center decoding tolerance Disable Magstripe Reader Settings Use these settings to configure the optional magnetic stripe reader accessory. Magstripe Reader Settings Magstripe Reader Settings Default Enable Magstripe Reader Enable USB MSR auto-detect Enable CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
IP Settings Default Current Device IP Address 0.0.0.0 DHCP Enable DHCP Client Identifier None IP Address None Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Default Router None Primary DNS None Secondary DNS None Primary WINS None Secondary WINS None CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Backlight Settings Backlight Settings Default Display brightness Keypad backlight Always off Features Disabled by Policy State Setting Default Features Disabled by Policy No systems disabled CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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• Battery Power Screen turns off after: Disabled • Device turns off after: 5 minutes • External Power Screen turns off after: Disabled • Device turns off after: Disabled Device Off Sensor Sleep face down CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Enable Enable USB external drive Enable Enable all image capture Enable Sound Settings Sound Settings Default Beeper and voice Medium Headset beeper Very low Good read vibrate intensity 1 strong pulse Screen taps Key clicks CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Broadcast Name INTERMEC Port 62241 Keep Alive Ping Interval 30 seconds SmartSystems Information Settings This section lists the default settings for SmartSystems information. SmartSystems Information Category Default Identity (read-only) Administrator Name, Phone, Email: None specified CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
Default • Server Port: 9569 (Unavailable unless the server is enabled) • Enable Server: Disable • Virtual GPS (unavailable unless Output: Disable the server is enabled) • COM Port: 8 (unavailable unless output is enabled) CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...
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Appendix B — Default Settings CN51 Mobile Computer User Manual...