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“Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer. • Removed information on the Odyssey Client Manager support for Windows CE, since it only supports Windows XP/ XPE. 09/09 Separate manuals were created for Windows CE and XP/XPE. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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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 > Warranty.
This manual is for the person who is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining the CV60. This manual provides you with information about the features of the CV60, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot it. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
Before You Begin Before you work with the CV60, you should be familiar with your network and general networking terms, such as IP address. Related Documents The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Use this chapter to familiarize yourself with the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer. In this chapter, you will find these sections: • Introducing the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer • Connecting the CV60 to Power • Understanding the Status Lights •...
Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Introducing the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer The CV60 is a rugged Vehicle Mount computer designed for real-time data collection applications in warehousing, distribution, work-in-process, time and attendance, and stationary applications. The CV60 is highly configurable and can be used with either Microsoft Windows CE.NET or Microsoft...
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer • Optional 802.11 b/g or a/b/g radio • Bluetooth radio • 256 MB SDRAM with 512KB flash memory ® • Intel P-III Ultra Low Power 800MHz embedded processor COM 2 Headphone jack...
“Accessories for the CV60” on page Using the Touch Screen The CV60 has a 12.1 inch color SVGA touch screen display. The touch screen has an optional heater to reduce condensation on the external surface of the display when moving between sub- freezing temperatures and normal temperatures.
CV60 with Windows CE Start Screen Navigating and Using the Touch Screen You can use the stylus accessory to navigate the touch screen. The next table describes how to use the touch screen on the CV60. Touch Screen Navigation Action...
Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Adjusting the Volume You can change the CV60 volume, for sounds you hear when you tap the screen or scan bar codes with a scanner, to adjust your needs and the environment. You can set the volume to off, low, medium, high, and very high.
For the CV60 to operate, you must provide power to the CV60 through a DC/DC power supply or an AC/DC power supply. You must have a power supply connected to the CV60 for it to operate. Use the AC power supply and power cord when you are using the CV60 with a desk mounting kit.
Attaching the CV60 to Power Using an AC Power Supply Understanding the Status Lights The status lights on the CV60 turn on to indicate the status of the network connection, a successful decode of a bar code, or a user-defined function.
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Good read light Ready-to-Work Indicator CV60 Status Lights Use the table below to understand the different colors of the status lights. Understanding the CV60 Status Lights Light Name Color Description Good read light Green...
Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer Ready-to-Work Light States Light State What It Means The TE 2000 application has not loaded successfully, or you are not running a Ready-to-Work application. Blinking The CV60 is not connected to the host.
COM2) connectors on the CV60 if you order the appropriate RS-232 cable. Contact your local Intermec representative for more information. You can also attach Bluetooth scanners to the CV60. For more information, see “Configuring the CV60 to Communicate With a Wireless Scanner” on page...
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer 3 On the CV60, go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. 4 Go to Data Collection > Tethered Scanner (COM1) or (COM2). 5 Make sure Enable scanner port is checked.
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Chapter 1 — Using the CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer scanner port settings to match the scanner after Intermec Settings refreshes. 7 If you are in Windows CE Tap File > Save Settings or tap the disk icon ( 8 Depending on the scanner you are attaching, you may hear a series of beeps and the Good Read light may flash.
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Understanding Windows CE This chapter introduces the Microsoft Windows operating system. In this Chapter you will find these sections: • Understanding Windows CE • Using Microsoft ActiveSync • Using Microsoft Internet Explorer CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
Learning to use the CV60 is easy. This section describes the basic concepts of using and customizing your CV60 Computer. Using the Desktop Screen When you turn on your CV60 for the first time each day, you see the Desktop Screen. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
To access programs • Tap Start > Programs and then the program name. The following is a partial list of programs that are on your CV60, in the order they appear in the Start menu. • Internet Explorer •...
Understanding the Ways to Enter Information Enter Information By: Description Typing Enter typed text into the CV60 by tapping keys on the onscreen keyboard or by using the handwriting recognition software. Writing Use the stylus to write directly on the screen.
All other programs and files added to the CV60 after factory installation are are stored in Random Access Memory (RAM). You can install any program created for the CV60, as long as the computer has enough memory available. Using Microsoft ActiveSync Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize the information on your desktop with the information on the CV60.
Using Internet Explorer You can use Internet explorer to run web-based applications and view pages downloaded to the CV60. You can also connect to the internet through an ISP or a network connection. You can make connections using a modem, a wireless network, or Ethernet.
Configuring the CV60 Use this chapter to understand how to configure the CV60 to communicate in your network. In this chapter, you will find these sections: • Configuring CV60 Parameters • Setting Up Serial Communications • Setting Up Ethernet Communications •...
Settings that allows you to set all of the operating parameters in one place. Configuring the CV60 Using Intermec Settings Use Intermec Settings to configure the CV60 and to view system information. You access Intermec Settings from the Control Panel.
SmartSystems. For information on how to use the SmartSystems server, see the online manual. Setting Up Serial Communications The CV60 has a serial port to transfer data to and from another device via RS-232 communications. To use serial communications with your CV60 •...
• Primary and secondary DNS servers • Primary and secondary WINS servers 4 Make sure your CV60 is talking to the network and that the network can see your CV60. Note: The easiest way to configure the network parameters on the CV60 is to use Intermec Settings.
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If your Bluetooth radio is not enabled, you can turn it on by using Intermec Settings. To turn the Bluetooth radio on 1 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. 2 Go to Communications > Bluetooth > Power. 3 Tap On. Intermec Settings prompts you to save settings.
To connect to the wireless scanner using the association label 1 Using your wireless scanner, scan the Bluetooth association label on the side of the CV60. 2 The CV60 prompts you to enter the passcode for your scanner. The default passcode for Intermec Bluetooth scanners is 0000 3 Tap Finish.
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6 Scan the bar code that appears in the dialog box. 7 In the Passcode text box, enter the passcode for your scanner. The default passcode for Intermec Bluetooth scanners are 0000 CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
• make sure Bluetooth power is on. For help, “Setting Up Bluetooth Communications” on page • select the current wireless printer on the CV60. For help, see “Selecting the Current Wireless Printer on the CV60” on page Using the Wireless Printing Applet to Select a Printer The Wireless Printing applet is available from Start >...
1 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Wireless Printing. The Wireless Printing wizard appears. 2 Select the Manual button and tap Acquire Printer. The wizard advances to the next screen where you enter the device address. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
OK.The keyword -unknown- appears in the Device Name field in the Current Wireless Printer box. 4 The name of the printer is not sent to the CV60 when you manually enter the printer address. To choose the printer from a list of previously discovered devices 1 Make sure that you have already performed a Bluetooth device discovery.
3 Configure security. For help see, “Configuring Security on the CV60” on page 4 Make sure that the CV60 is talking to the network and that the network can see the CV60. The easiest way to configure the network parameters on the CV60 is to use Intermec Settings.
3 Configure security. For help see, “Configuring Security on the CV60” on page 4 Make sure that the CV60 is talking to the network and that the network can see the CV60. Configuring Security on the CV60 The CV60 provides three types of security for your wireless network: •...
• an access point with an 802.11 b/g or a/b/g radio that supports WPA. • a CV60 with the 802.11 b/g or a/b/g radio and the 802.1x/ WPA security option. The CV60 also supports Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) if you are using Funk security.
Protocol (EAP) authentication method. • In PSK mode, WPA2 provides user authentication using a shared key between the authenticator and the CV60. WPA2- PSK is a good solution for small offices or home offices that do not want to use an authentication server.
• Cisco access points. LEAP security is not supported with Microsoft security. Using Static WEP Security The CV60 uses the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol to add security to your wireless network based on the 802.11 standard. To use WEP security, you need: •...
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Chapter 3 — Configuring the CV60 To select a profile for Funk Security 1 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Intermec Settings. 2 Select Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security. 3 Select Active Profile, choose a profile from the list, and save your settings.
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By choosing Enter credentials now, you are storing the user name and password on the device so that you will not need to enter it every time. b Select User name and type your user name. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Note: You must have the date on the CV60 set correctly when you enable Validate Server Certificate. If you choose TLS: a Load a user and root certificate on your CV60. For help, see cross reference. b For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
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3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security > Profile. 4 For Association, choose Open. 5 For Encryption, choose WEP. 6 For Authentication, choose TTLS, PEAP, or TLS. If you choose TTLS or PEAP: CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Select User Password and type a user password. d For Validate Server Certificate, choose Enabled. If you choose TLS: a Load a user and root certificate on your CV60. For help, “Loading a Certificate” on page b For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
9 Save your settings. Configuring Funk Security Using the Profile Wizard You can start 802.11 communications on the CV60 using the Profile Wizard. A profile contains all the information necessary to authenticate you to the network, such as login name, password or certificate, and protocols by which the CV60 is authenticated.
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Ad-Hoc to set up a private network with one or more participants. 6 Enter the SSID (Network Name). 7 Tap OK. Configuring WEP Security With Profile Wizard 1 In the Profile Wizard, select the Security tab. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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7 Tap OK. Configuring WPA-PSK Security With Profile Wizard 1 In the Profile Wizard, select the Security page. 2 For 8021x Security, Choose None. 3 For Association, Choose WPA. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Protected EAP (PEAP) performs secure authentication against Windows domains and directory services. It is comparable to EAP-TTLS, though it is not as flexible. To configure PEAP security 1 In the Profile Wizard, select the Security tab. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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(TLS) protocol widely used to secure web sites. This protocol requires both the user and authentication server to have certificates for mutual authentication. To configure TLS security 1 In the Profile Wizard, select the Security tab. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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TLS. 10 Tap Root CA, select a root certificate, and then tap OK. 11 Enter the Common Names of trusted servers. 12 Tap OK. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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6 In the Password field, type a unique password for this protocol. 7 Select Prompt for password to have the user enter this password each time to access the protocol, or select Use CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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16 Tap OK. Configuring LEAP Security With Profile Wizard LEAP is the Cisco Lightweight version of EAP. To configure LEAP security 1 In the Profile Wizard, select the Security page. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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7 Select Prompt for password to have the user enter this password each time to access the protocol, or select Use following password to use the protocol without entering a password each time you use the CV60. 8 Tap OK. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
CV60. 8 Tap Additional Settings to set options for PAC management and assign an anonymous EAP-FAST name. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
9 Tap PAC Manager to view the PAC files currently installed on the CV60. Tap ok to return to the Additional Settings screen. 10 If you already have a PAC on the CV60, clear Allow Automatic PAC provisioning to avoid receiving more PACs from the server.
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3 From the Security Choice list, select Microsoft Security and save your settings. An alert box appears telling you that you must save your settings and reboot the CV60 for the new security choice to take effect. 4 Tap Yes. The CV60 resets and starts with Microsoft Security as the Security Choice.
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3 (Optional) To connect to an ad-hoc connection, select This is a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network; wireless access points are not used. 4 Follow these steps to disable authentication: CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
TLS. 6 Tap OK to close the screen. Note: If you select to automatically connect to non-preferred networks, the CV60 detects any new networks and provides you with the opportunity to configure them. Loading a Certificate If you choose to use transport layer security (TLS) with WPA or 802.1x security, you need to have a unique client certificate on...
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• If you have multiple certificates to install, you can use the Import Root Certificates and Import User Certificates functions. Note: For certificates to be valid, the CV60 must be set to the correct date and time. To load certificates if you are using Active Directory...
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9 Tap OK to close the Success message box. 10 Configure your CV60 for WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security. To load multiple certificates 1 Create the \Temp\Root and the \Temp\User folders on the CV60.
The Import Root Certificates and the Import User Certificates settings are changed from True to False. 8 Configure your CV60 for WEP, WPA, or WPA2 security. Disabling Security If you choose not to use security with your wireless network, you can disable it on the CV60.
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Applications Use this chapter to understand the guidelines for developing applications and converting existing Trakker Antares applications for use on the CV60. You will also find information on installing applications and automatically launching them. This chapter contains these sections: • Developing Applications for the CV60 •...
Developing a New Application Use the Intermec resource kits to develop new applications to run on the CV60. The Intermec Resource kits are a library of C++ and .NET components grouped by functionality that you can used to create applications for the CV60. The resource kits are...
Developing a Web-Based Application You can develop web-based data collection applications for use on the CV60. For help, see any HTML source book. The CV60 contains Internet Explorer for you to use. Microsoft Internet Explorer is available from the Start menu and provides all of the common elements you expect to find.
Microsoft ActiveSync” on page You can have a USB or 802.11 ActiveSync connection to the CV60. When you only have a few CV60s to update, you can copy files using Windows Explorer on a PC. This procedure assumes that Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on your PC and is up and running.
6 Paste the executable file into the desired folder. 7 When you are done copying executable files, reset the CV60. 8 After the CV60 is done resetting, tap Start > Programs > Windows Explorer to locate the newly copied files.
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To use Avalanche to remotely manage the CV60 1 Install software packages and updates for the CV60 using the Avalanche Administrative Console. 2 Schedule the CV60 updates or manually initiate an update using the Avalanche Administrative Console.
Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 If you encounter any problems while using the CV60, look in this chapter to find the possible solution. You will also find information on routine maintenance. This chapter contains these sections: • Upgrading the CV60 •...
You can upgrade your hard drive to increase file storage and software installation. The hard drive is located on the back of the CV60 under the rear cover. You must remove the rear cover to access the hard drive bay.
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IDE cable from the hard drive. 6 On the new hard drive, set the jumper settings to “Master”. Refer to the CV60 Hard Drive Replacement Guide (P/N 962- 054-006A) for more information. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
7 Attach the IDE cable to the hard drive and secure the hard drive to the hard drive bracket with the four screws that were removed in Step 5. 8 Attach the IDE cable to the CV60 and attach the cable cover that you removed in Step 4. 9 Close the CV60.
Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Troubleshooting the CV60 If you send the CV60 in for service, it is your responsibility to save the computer data and configuration. Intermec is responsible only for ensuring that the hardware matches the original configuration when repairing or replacing the computer.
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Solution The CV60 indicates that it is not Make sure that: authenticated. • the CV60 IP address, host IP address, subnet mask, and default router are properly configured for your network. • the Username and Password parameters on the CV60 match the username and password on the authentication server.
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The CV60 is not communicating with Try these possible solutions in order: the access point. • The CV60 is not connected to the access point. Make sure the access point is turned on and operating. You may also be using the CV60 out of range of an access point.
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Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Problems While Scanning Bar Codes Problem Solution You cannot see a red beam of light There are three possible problems: from the connected scanner when you • You have not enabled the scanner. Check to see if press the Scan button and aim the your scanner is enabled through Intermec Settings.
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Chapter 5 — Upgrading, Troubleshooting, and Cleaning the CV60 Problems While Scanning Bar Codes (continued) Problem Solution You scan a valid bar code label to enter The computer may have decoded the bar code label in a data for your application. The data symbology other than the label’s actual symbology.
• If you are not using TE, know the language your custom application was written in and the tools you used to create it You can find most of the information listed above in Intermec Settings. Consult your application developer for information on your custom application.
• Look at the label on the bottom of the CV60. Cleaning the CV60 Screen To keep the CV60 in good working order, you may need to clean the screen whenever necessary depending on the environment in which you use the computer. To clean the CV60, use a solution of ammonia and water.
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Specifications Use this section to locate technical information about the CV60 and its available options and accessories. CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
Extreme operating -30° to 50°C (-22° to 122°F) - Solid state temperature: HDD (with heated display option) Storage temperature: 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) Humidity: 5 to 95% RH non-condensing CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
CV60. To order accessories, contact your local Intermec sales representative. AC Power Supply (P/N 203-787-001) Use this power supply to supply AC power to the CV60. The AC power supply comes with a North American power cord. You need to purchase a country-specific power cord for your local power source.
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Appendix A — Specifications CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Bluetooth, using Microsoft ActiveSync, COM port descriptions, using SmartSystems Server, configuration number, location, using Wavelink Avalanche, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Ethernet port description, power, Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP), Control Panel defined, adjusting external antenna, installing, beeper, external keyboard, installing, brightness, volume, features, CV60, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer finding, configuration number, blue light, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Microsoft security tethered scanner, configuring WEP, Intermec Computer Command Reference configuring WPA, Manual, deciding to choose, Intermec Settings overview, adjusting selecting as security choice, beeper, Microsoft Windows CE brightness, accessing programs, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Foundation, power button, power connector, USB ports, scanner power tethered, installing, attaching, wireless button description, using association label, connector description, wireless, configuring, setting for Bluetooth, scanner cables, description, specifications, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Bluetooth, understanding the CV60, Ethernet communications, understanding Windows CE, serial communications, upgrading settings, Bluetooth, hard drive, SmartSystems Foundation memory, configuring parameters, USB port descriptions, SmartSystems Server, installing using ActiveSync, applications, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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WEP security, WPA security configuring with Microsoft security, overview, WPA2 security overview, WPA2-802.1x security configuring with Funk security, WPA2-PSK security configuring with Funk security, configuring with Profile Wizard, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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Index WPA-802.1x security configuring with Funk security, WPA-PSK security configuring with Funk security, configuring with Profile Wizard, CV60 Vehicle Mount Computer With Windows CE User’s Manual...
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