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Page 1: Tpc7050 Mobile Computer
User’s Manual TPC7050 Mobile Computer (WinCE 4.2 version) DOC NO. UM-PT805-01 Jan. 2008 Version 1.2... - Page 2 POSline will not be liable in case modifications are made by the customer. In such case the standard repair charge will be applicable. The standard charge for repair will also be applicable in case no defect is found at all.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
................. 19 UNCTION ESCRIPTION 3.3 I ..................20 NSTALL CARD 3.3.1 Inserting a CF Card into the TPC7050 ............20 3.3.2 Inserting an SD card into the TPC7050 ............20 3.4 C TPC7050 S ................. 21 ONFIGURING ETTINGS 3.4.1 Calibrating Touch Screen Alignment............21 3.4.2 Adjusting Brightness .................. - Page 4 7.5 C TPC70-50 .................. 44 ONNECTING THE 7.5.1 Synchronizing Data..................44 7.5.2 Solving Problems during Synchronization ............ 44 7.5.3 Searching TPC7050 Contents from a Desktop PC........45 OVERVIEW OF MICROSOFT WINDOWS CE 4.2 ..........46 8.1 M ....................... 46 INDOWS 8.2 T...
- Page 5 8.3.22 Stylus ......................65 8.3.23 System ......................66 8.3.24 System Restore ....................67 8.3.25 Volume and Sound ..................67 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................68 9.1 G ....................68 ENERAL HECKS 9.2 R ................. 68 PERATION ROBLEMS 9.3 M ................68 OBILE OMPUTER ROBLEMS 10.
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Page 6: Introduction
Chapter 3: Operating the Mobile computer – Describes customizing the TPC7050 Chapter 4: Scanning Chapter 5: Useful Utilities Chapter 6: Software Applications Chapter 7: Communication – Describes using the TPC7050 for different types of communication Chapter 8: Overview of Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Chapter 10: Appendix... -
Page 7: User And Product Safety
Conditions exceeding IP54 standards could result in water or other contaminants entering the TPC7050. Use only the approved AC Adapter with the TPC7050. Use of an unapproved AC Adapter could result in electrical problems, or even cause a fire or an electrical shock to the user. - Page 8 [ENT] key, which can discharge your batteries or change settings you do not want changed. Using the Cradle Do not place any product other than the TPC7050 mobile computer in the cradle. Maintenance There are no user-serviceable parts inside the mobile computer or the cradle. So do not try to take it apart.
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Page 9: Specifications
1.3 Specifications Performance Windows CE .NET 4.2 Intel PXA-270 (520 MHz) 64MB SDRAM 128MB Display 3.5” Color TFT LCD with touch panel Resolution 240 x 320 Scanner Scanner system Long range CCD scanner 2048 pixels Resolution 4 mil (0.10mm) min. at PCS 90% Depth of field 15.5”... - Page 10 Expansion slot CF type II slot (for memory expansion and WLAN card) SD/MMC card (for memory expansion) Physical and Environmental Operation Temperature -10~50°C Storage Temperature -20~60°C Battery Charging 0~45°C Temperature Humidity Max 95% RH at 40°C Weight Approx. 485 g Drop test 1.2 meters to concrete (Handset) 0.9 meters to concrete (Cradle)
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Page 11: Getting Started
2. Getting Started This chapter describes the TPC7050 physical characteristics, how to install and charge the batteries, how to remove and replace the strap assembly and how to start the TPC7050 for the first time. 2.1 Check the package Carefully remove all protective material from around the TPC7050 and save the shipping container for later storage and shipping. -
Page 12: Deluxe Package
USB Sync cable Quick Reference Guide Power Supply Hand strap Cradle Stylus Figure 2-2 Deluxe Package Thread Inspect the package contents for damage. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the POSline Technical Support Center immediately. User’s Manual... -
Page 13: Detailed View
2.2 Detailed View The pictures below provide information on the TPC7050’s various buttons, ports and other functions. 2.2.1 TPC7050 Mobile Computer Dimensions of the TPC7050 180mm (L) x 82mm (W) x 43.5mm (H) Details of the TPC7050 Front Touch Screen... - Page 14 The USB port enables sending and receiving files and data with a desktop PC. To transmit files and data, ActiveSync must be installed on the PC. LED Indicators: LEDs show the current status of the TPC7050. LED indicators signal the following: LED status Description...
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Page 15: Cradle
2.2.2 Cradle Dimensions of the CRD-80 Cradle 117.5mm (L) x 113.5mm (W) x 70.5mm (H) Details of the CRD-80 Cradle Front Mobile Charging Power Figure 2-5 The Front of the CRD-80 Back RS232/USB and charging Charging slot Power USB port RS-232 port Figure 2-6 The Back of the CRD-80 User’s Manual... - Page 16 Mobile Computer Slot Put the mobile computer in the cradle slot for data transmission or charging Power LED Indicator LED status Description Green Power on (mobile computer not in cradle) Charging LED Indicator LED status Description Charging Green Charging complete RS232 / USB and Charging Connector Connects the multiple function socket on the mobile computer for data transmission and charging...
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Page 17: Installing, Replacing And Charging Batteries
Use the right charger for batteries. The rechargeable Li-ion battery pack from POSline can be charged in the cradle when either it is in the mobile computer or alone in the charging slot in the back of the cradle. The life of a battery pack is limited, and charging a battery pack causes it to gradually lose its ability to maintain a charge. - Page 18 When the mobile computer is placed in the cradle, the rechargeable battery pack charges automatically. If you have a spare POSline battery pack, you can replace the empty battery pack with a full battery pack for continuous mobile computer operation. Put the empty battery pack in the charging slot of the cradle.
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Page 19: Installing / Replacing The Battery Pack
2.3.1 Installing / Replacing the Battery Pack How to install or replace the main battery in the mobile computer Important: Data you enter may not be properly stored until the built-in backup battery has been adequately charged. Please turn on the back up battery switch before you charge the mobile computer. -
Page 20: Charging The Battery Pack With A Power Adapter
Charging the Battery Pack with a Power Adapter a) Using a RS232/Charging Cable or USB/Charging Cable Plug in the RS232/Charging cable or the USB/Charging cable to the TPC7050 Connect the AC adapter to the cable’s power jack and an electrical outlet. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack With Cradle
LED is Red. After the battery pack is fully charged, the LED turns green. Caution: Do not remove the Battery pack for too long from TPC7050 once you have already fully-charged the Battery pack and the backup battery pack and have started to use the TPC7050. -
Page 22: Installing In A System
2.4 Installing in a System ! Exercise caution at all times when working with AC-powered equipment. Notes: ! Turn off your devices before installation. ! Because of the special pin-out of the connectors, use the cables supplied by the manufacturer. ! Do not modify the cable provided by the manufacturer. -
Page 23: Operation Of The Mobile Computer
3. Operation of the Mobile Computer 3.1 Keypad Description The TPC7050 keypad consists of 23 rubber keys, including Cursor key, 0~9, Alpha key, Function, Escape, Backspace, TAB and Enter key. Please refer to the picture below. Figure 3-1 Keypad Layout... -
Page 24: Function Key Description
Alpha key The default when the TPC7050 boots is Numeric Mode on. When you toggle to Alpha Mode, the default condition is CAPS mode off. Alpha Mode Press alpha to alpha mode, the default condition is CAPS off. CAPS Press Alpha key twice to toggle CAPS... -
Page 25: Install Cf And Sd Card
Caution: Make sure you have fully charged the battery before turning the unit on. 3.3.1 Inserting a CF Card into the TPC7050 Insert the CF card face side down 1. Open the CF slot cover with a screw driver. 2. Insert a correctly oriented CF card. -
Page 26: Configuring Tpc7050 Settings
3.4 Configuring TPC7050 Settings 3.4.1 Calibrating Touch Screen Alignment Pressing the Power key The TPC7050 welcome screen appears. The Windows CE® screen appears shortly after. Figure 3-4 Calibration Calibrating the TPC7050 This screen automatically appears when the unit is powered on for the first time or after the system is reset. -
Page 27: Adjusting Brightness
Using the Stylus The stylus is located next to CF cover or hand-strap on the rear of the TPC7050 as illustrated in figure 2-3 TPC7050 Back view (page 8). The stylus functions the same as a mouse on a PC. Use the stylus to: Navigate the display, select menu items and open optional applications. -
Page 28: Entering Information
Use the keyboard input panel (soft keyboard) to enter text. Scan bar code data into data fields. Use Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize or copy information form the host computer to the TPC7050. For more information on ActiveSync, refer to Chapter 6. 3.5.1 Entering Information Using a Keypad The alphanumeric keypads produce the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), number s (0-9), function keys and assorted characters. -
Page 29: Power Management
3.6 Power Management 3.6.1 Power Status Indication Checking main and Backup Battery Statue Enter “Power Properties” If the above mentioned “Plug” or “Battery” icon is displayed, double tap this icon to bring up the “Power Properties” screen. Or, select Settings/ Control Panel from the Start menu and then double tap the “Power” icon to display “Power Properties”. - Page 30 Five different icons are displayed on the status bar to indicate the on-board power status. Icon Description Indicates there is no external power supply to the TPC7050 but No icon: the battery power status is good. Shows external power is in use. The TPC7050 is either “Plug”...
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Page 31: Saving Battery Power
Automatic shut-down of the TPC7050 The TPC7050 enters idle mode when there is no task or if all tasks are waiting for input. In default setting, the TPC7050 automatically turns itself off if idle for 3 minutes and when there is no external charging power. -
Page 32: Suspend Mode
3.6.3 Suspend Mode The TPC7050 will go into suspend mode when it is idle for a period of time. Customize the idle duration using the Power control panel (refer to Figure “Schemes Tab”). Suspend mode appears just like you have turned the unit off. Press the key to suspend the TPC7050. -
Page 33: Resume
3.7 Resetting the TPC7050 If the TPC7050 stops responding to input, reset it. There are two reset functions, warm boot and cold boot. A warm boot restarts the TPC7050 by closing all running programs. All data that is not saved is lost. -
Page 34: Disk On Chip
Flash memory is a re-writable location in which to store up to 128MB of programs and data files. The benefit of this feature is that files and programs saved in Flash Memory are unaffected by the TPC7050’s power status. Note: The DiskOnChip storage memory persists for all reset (warm/cold reboot) conditions and software/firmware updates. -
Page 35: Diskonchip Size
3.8.3 DiskOnChip Size The size of the DiskOnChip varies depending on the size of the system firmware. ! Inside the DiskOnChip directory, tap File" # Properties ! The DiskOnChip Properties dialog: The number following Free is the amount of memory currently available on your device. Figure 3-14 DiskOnChip User’s Manual... -
Page 36: Scanning
4. Scanning The TPC7050 has an integrated CCD scanner that reads all major bar code labels with excellent performance. The trigger key is located in the middle of the unit. Press this key to activate the CCD scanner. 4.1 Scan Configuration... -
Page 37: Scan Driver
Figure 4-2 Scan Driver 4.3 Scan test The TPC7050 has a built-in Scan Test.exe program that allows you to test the barcode scan function. Scan Test.exe is located in directory \Programs\Scanner\Scan Test.exe. This program shows barcode type and barcode data when pressing the “Scan” key. -
Page 38: Reading Barcode
Figure 4-3 Scan Test 4.4 Reading barcode Note: Observe handling precautions. Make sure the mobile computer is installed according to instructions. Never remove the main batteries or battery pack while the mobile computer is turned on. Doing so can cause loss of data in the mobile computer. -
Page 39: Barcode Reading Problems
If the read is incorrect, try again paying close attention to the instructions. When reading a small bar code, decrease the distance between the mobile computer and the bar code. For larger bar codes, position the mobile computer so that the bar code fits into the LED light beam. -
Page 40: Utilities
5. Utilities 5.1 Backlight Setting Backlight setting is a tool for changing the LCD backlight. If you wish to save power use this program to change LCD backlight settings. This application supports battery power backlight and external power backlight. User’s Manual... -
Page 41: Function Key Setting
5.2 Function Key Setting AP Settings Tab To assign your favorite application program to F1, F2, F3 and F4 hot keys: 1. Choose F1, F2, F3 or F4 from pull-down list. 2. Tap “Open” inside the “Assign program” applet. 3. Select the application program you want from program list, and then choose “OK”. 4. -
Page 42: Keypad Led Setting
Figure 5-2 Keypad LED Setting 5.4 System Restore System Restore is a tool that lets you backup register keys. For any changes on TPC7050, you can backup changes via this program. The backup file will be deleted while you format DiskOnChip. -
Page 43: Software Applications
WLAN to connect to an Internet server provider (ISP) or network. Figure 6-1 Internet Explorer 6.2 Media Player The TPC7050 comes with Media Player for Windows CE.NET installed. Open Media Player by selecting Start"# Programs" # Media Player from the desktop. -
Page 44: Microsoft Wordpad
6.3 Microsoft WordPad You can create and edit documents and templates in WordPad, using buttons and menu commands that are similar to those used in the desktop version of Microsoft Word. You can work with files Normal or Outline view. WordPad documents are usually saved as .pwd files, but you can also save documents in other file formats, such as .rtf or .doc. -
Page 45: Windows Explorer
6.6 Windows Explorer Windows Explorer works almost the same on your PDA as it does on your PC. See the topics below for information about the difference in Windows Explorer on your device. Figure 6-6 Windows Explorer User’s Manual... -
Page 46: Communication
7. Communication The POSline TPC7050 lets you link to a host computer via RS-232 or USB port for data communication. This chapter gives an overview of the TPC7050’s communication capabilities. 7.1 ActiveSync To exchange data between your desktop computer and the TPC7050, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your desktop computer. -
Page 47: Connecting The Tpc7050 To Activesync
PC and TPC7050 through ActiveSync, and then proceed with the synchronization of the desktop PC and TPC7050. Use a USB cable to link the TPC7050 to the desktop PC. The table below shows available communication devices (USB, serial) according to operating system. -
Page 48: Setting Up A Partnership
Once the partnership set-up is finished, you can synchronize data with the TPC7050. While the TPC7050 can set up the partnership with two desktop computers, email messages can be received only through one computer. -
Page 49: Connecting The Tpc7050
By modifying the problem-solving settings, you can have ActiveSync not register the problem as “not completed item” instead, if you select the TPC7050 or desktop PC as default version, ActiveSync automatically updates the information contained in the other computer. If you do not want to solve the problem manually, you can modify the problem-solving setting to have ActiveSync always use the TPC7050 or desktop PC version. -
Page 50: Searching Tpc7050 Contents From A Desktop Pc
Searching TPC7050 Contents from a Desktop PC If the TPC7050 is connected to a desktop PC, you can use ActiveSync on the desktop PC to see the contents of the TPC7050. Click Explore from the file menu of ActiveSync. The content of the TPC7050 is displayed on the window of Mobile Device. -
Page 51: Overview Of Microsoft Windows Ce 4.2
8. Overview of Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 This chapter describes Microsoft Windows CE 4.2, the operating system for the TPC7050 This introduction to Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 includes: ! How to use the main Windows ! How to use a taskbar ! How to use settings 8.1 Main Windows... - Page 52 Microsoft WordPad refer to chapter 5 software applications. With the TPC7050 you can use the same functions such clicking the right button of the mouse on a desktop PC. If you press and hold the LCD touch panel with the stylus pen, the right button menu appears.
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Page 53: Taskbar
Start Icon Start icon is the starting point for the TPC7050 program. If you point at the start menu with the stylus pen, you can see various menus including program, bookmark, document, setting, help, and operation. If you choose each menu, detailed executable programs appear as in the picture below. - Page 54 Figure 8-5 Transcriber Keyboard: Press this icon to activate the keyboard input Upper / lower case Selection: Press this icon to select upper and lower case letters. If you select upper case, capital letters and characters appear on the number key pad. It serves the same function with the Shift key. Hot key Selection: If you use hot key such as “z”, “x”, “c”...
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Page 55: Setting Up The Tpc7050
8.3 Setting up the TPC7050 You can set up various configurations of the TPC7050 such as date/time, Network, Display, Volume, Power, System, etc. at the control panel. If you press Start"# Setting"# Control Panel, the control panel window appears. In the View option in the menu, you can change the view mode into large icons, small icons, details or to arrange icons. - Page 56 Figure 8-7 Certificates Authorized certificate providers issue certificates that are valid for a specified period. Windows CE.NET manages several certificate storages. 1. Select Go to Start"# Setting"# Control Panel. 2. Double click a certificate to run. Select certificate storage for browsing or correcting through the storage tap list. My certificate: This saves the user’s personal certificate to identify the user.
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Page 57: Date/Time
8.3.3 Date/Time This screen sets date, time, standard time zone, watch and alarm. Figure 8-8 Date/Time Date/Time You can set standard time zone, year, day and time. Set as follows: Press the down arrow in the standard time zone until it reaches your location. If the previously set value is appropriate, move on to the following. -
Page 58: Dialing
8.3.4 Dialing Dialing Properties 1. In the When dialing from list, select the “Location” where you want to change settings. 2. To create a new location, select “New”. Enter the name of the location, and then select “OK” 3. Enter or edit the area code and local country code as needed. 4. -
Page 59: Display
8.3.5 Display This screen lets you set the wallpaper image of the TPC7050, change the color of the background screen, or change the backlight setting. Call up the right button menu and select “properties” and you can check the Display Properties window. -
Page 60: Hot Function Key
8.3.6 Hot Function Key Please refer to Function Key Setting above. 8.3.7 Input Panel You can set up the input method and options. Figure 8-11 Input Panel Properties 1. Select keyboard and press Options. The Soft Keyboard Options window appears. 2. -
Page 61: Internet Options
8.3.8 Internet Options To use the Internet Explorer program, make the following settings. Figure 8-12 Internet Settings General Click the General tab. 1. Enter a webpage for the Internet Explorer start page. 2. Enter a Search Engine page. 3. Set the cache size 4. -
Page 62: Keyboard
Connection Click the connection tab and set Internet connection methods. 1. To use a proxy server, click [Internet Connection by Proxy Server] check box and enter the proxy address and port. 2. To ignore the proxy server when making access to local address, click [No proxy server for local address] check box. -
Page 63: Keypad Led
8.3.10 Keypad LED Refer to the previous section on Keypad LED Setting. 8.3.11 LCD PWM Setting Refer to the previous section on Power Management. Figure 8-14 Power Properties 8.3.12 Mouse 1. Double-click the checkerboard grid at a comfortable speed. 2. Double-click the Test icon to test your setting. 3. -
Page 64: Network And Dial-Up Connection
Internet or Intranet. Figure 8-16 Network and Dial-up Connection 8.3.14 Owner This function lets you set the TPC7050 to display user information at start up, add information on the user, and set up a network ID. Figure 8-17 Owner Properties... -
Page 65: Password
You may encounter a request to enter the password again on the initial screen if you have turned off the TPC7050’s power after activating password or have done a software reset. If you forget the password and cannot boot the system you may have to do a hardware reset. A hardware reset erases all files, data, as well as programs. -
Page 66: Pc Connection
2. Select Go to Start"# Setting"# Control Panel"# PC connection. 3. Select Connection Change icon. 4. Select the connection mode. 5. Connect to a desktop PC. To connect the TPC7050 to a desktop PC, you must have Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7 or higher on your desktop PC. User’s Manual... -
Page 67: Power
8.3.17 Power Please refer to the previous section on Power Management. 8.3.18 Regional Settings Figure 8-20 Regional Setting Properties You can set up region, numbers, currency, time, and date. 1. Select Go to Start"# Setting"# Control Panel. 2. Open regional setting icon. 3. -
Page 68: Remove Programs
3. Select the program to delete from the program list. 4. Click Delete. Note: You can only remove programs installed in RAM. If you cannot delete a program, see detailed information in Windows CE Help on the TPC7050 or in the program documents. User’s Manual... -
Page 69: Scan Configuration
8.3.20 Scan Configuration Please refer to the previous section on Scan Configuration. 8.3.21 Storage Manager The storage manager lets you manage flash ROM (Disk 1). Disk 1 is used to back up personal organizer management. You can create / eliminate disk partitions or format a disk. Disk 1 is installed as one of the basic options. -
Page 70: Stylus
4. If the icon does not change, adjust the setting using the grid above. Calibration If the TPC7050 screen does not respond properly, adjust the screen with the calibration function. To start calibration: 1. Select Go to Start"# Setting"# Control Panel. -
Page 71: System
Figure 8-24 System Properties The memory of the TPC7050 is used for data storage and programs. Basic memory capacity is 128MB. You can set the size of the memory cache used for running programs or storing data. -
Page 72: System Restore
8.3.24 System Restore Please refer to the previous section on System Restore. 8.3.25 Volume and Sound Adjust volume and select sound Volume To adjust the volume of the system: 1. Select Go to Start"# Setting"# Control Panel. 2. Open volume and sound icons and select the volume tab. 3. -
Page 73: Trouble Shooting
POSline for technical support: http://www.posline.com.mx If the TPC7050 mobile computer needs repair, please ensure that the label with the serial number is present. If sending the mobile computer or cradle back to your local supplier or POSline, please use the original package to minimize the chances of damage during shipping. - Page 74 Mobile computer will not shut off ! If the mobile computer is processing data, attach a charging cable to insure the battery isn’t depleted. ! If the mobile computer is connected to AC power, disconnect. ! Perform a warm boot – WARNING –...
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Page 75: Appendix: Updating The Os Via Cf Card
10. Appendix: Updating the OS via CF Card To upgrade or reinstall the TPC7050 OS via Compact Flash, you need the 420S.bin file (available from POSline Technical Support): Note: The file name must be “420S.bin” – do not rename it.
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