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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL Nordic ID PL3000...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notice Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Latest information Introduction Nordic ID Handheld computers –principle of operation Nordic ID PL3000 Short introduction to typical applications PL3000 configurations PL3000 Accessories Getting started Unpacking the unit Preparing the device 2.2.1 Installing SD/MMC memory card 2.2.2 Installing battery 2.2.3 Handstrap...
  • Page 3 5.4.5 Saving the registry 5.4.6 Setting time and date 5.4.7 Reading codes 5.4.8 Utilising virtual keyboard Applications & tools Start menu 6.1.1 Cisco 6.1.2 Demo 6.1.3 Nordic ID Rotate RegBackup Version 6.1.4 Aircard Watcher 6.1.5 Command prompt 6.1.6 Internet explorer 6.1.7 Microsoft WordPad...
  • Page 4 6.1.8 Transcriber 6.1.9 WCF54G Wireless Network Monitor 6.1.10 Windows Explorer The task bar Pop-up menu Shutdown menu The Control Panel 6.5.1 Aironet Client Utility 6.5.2 APN Manager 6.5.3 Bluetooth Device Properties 6.5.4 Certificates 6.5.5 Date and Time 6.5.6 Dialing 6.5.7 Display 6.5.8 Input Panel 6.5.9 Internet Options 6.5.10 Keyboard...
  • Page 5 7.2.3 LED safety 7.2.4 Laser safety Batteries Charging and electrical safety Warranty Warranty coverage Returning the unit for service (RMA) Technical support Type label Recycling Appendix A - Technical specifications Appendix B - Code reading distances and requirements Appendix C – Keyboard key mappings Appendix D - Activesync Appendix E - Creating Cisco WLAN connection Appendix F - Creating Option GPRS connection...

  • Page 6: Notice

    User Manual. Copyright Nordic ID Oy owns all rights to this manual. All rights reserved. Copying this manual without the written permission from the manufacturer by printing, copying, recording or by any other means or the full or partial translation of the manual to any other language including all programming languages using any electrical, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or other methods or devices is forbidden.

  • Page 7: Trademarks

    ©, ® or the ™ symbol or started with capital letter. Nordic ID cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this User Manual should not be regarded as affecting the validity of any trademark or copyright.
  • Page 8 ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The Nordic ID PL3000 is a configurable computer that can be equipped with various functionalities. Different functionalities include various alternative auto ID methods, wireless communication methods and other functionalities to make the PL3000 easy and comfortable to use. The Nordic ID PL3000 uses the Windows CE operating system.

  • Page 10: Short Introduction To Typical Applications

    For detailed information about the different configurations available contact your nearest Nordic ID sales office. It is possible to configure the PL3000 with different memory sizes. It is also available in different colours. The PL3000 handheld computer’s technical specifications can be found in the Appendix A.

  • Page 11: Pl3000 Accessories

    Getting started Unpacking the unit When you unpack the shipping carton containing a PL3000, please check that all items mentioned in the delivery note are included. Make also sure that they are intact (no shipping damage). Should shipping damage be suspected, please contact your local dealer or Nordic ID. Do not take the equipment in the use.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Device

    You can remove the card by pressing it lightly to release the card lock. A spring in the slot will push the card out of the slot. Close the SD/MMC card slot and replace the battery. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 13: Installing Battery

    2.2.2 Installing battery The battery is located in the compartment inside the PL3000 handle. Open the compartment by loosing the screw at the bottom of the device and lifting off the back cover. Place the bottom end of the battery to the bottom end of the battery compartment, as depicted in figure 8.

  • Page 14: Handstrap

    2.2.3 Handstrap The hand strap helps you to take a secure grip of the PL3000. In figures 9 to 13 you can see how to install the handstrap to the PL3000. Fig.9 Remove the back cover Soft part of the handstrap up 1.
  • Page 15 The handstrap has a sticker on it. This way it is possible to change the size of the handstrap more than once. Fig.12 & 13 Installing the handstrap to the PL3000 ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 16: Installing The Charger

    90% of the capacity and about 5 hours to full capacity. Remove the PL3000 from the charger by pressing the release buttons on the side of the charger. The indicator light illuminates only when the unit is switched on or is on suspend mode. If the power level is very low (below about 5%) the red indicator light remains illuminated when the unit is removed from charger.
  • Page 17 Red indicator light light Fig.16 Red indicator light shows that battery has less than Fig.17 Green indicator light shows that battery is full 90% of the capacity ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 18: Switching On The Power

    Switching on the power Switch on the unit by pressing the power-key on the bottom row of the device’s keyboard. When the device is turned on the display shows the Nordic ID start-up screen containing the text “loading Windows CE”. Power key Fig.19 Switching on the power...

  • Page 19: User Interface

    User interface Main parts of the device The main parts of the Nordic ID PL3000 are shown in the figures 20 and 21. Fingerprint reader (optional) Top cover Imager (optional) Headset connector Loudspeaker Stylus holder Handstrap attachment point Screen Handstrap...

  • Page 20: Indicator Lights And Connections

    The PL3000 casing is ergonomic yet robust in design. This gives a comfortable user experience and yet it is tough enough to survive the hazards of every day use. The PL3000 has been drop tested from a height of 1.5 m onto concrete and has resist against dust and drop water (IP-rating of 54).

  • Page 21: Stylus Holder

    The stylus holder is on the right side of the PL3000. Remove the stylus from the holder by pressing the top of the stylus towards the body of the PL3000 and lifting it out of the holder as shown in figure 25. Place the stylus in the holder with the wing pointing towards the back of the PL3000.

  • Page 22: Microsoft ® Windows ® Ce

    Key placement suitable for one hand operation • All keys except the power button are programmable 4.1.7 Keyboard backlight • Individually guided backlight keys • Can be used as user guiding keyboard functionality ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 23: Imager (Optional)

    Detailed information of reading distances for different barcodes are in Appendix B. With a nominal operating distance, the reading angle is 40 degrees. The PL3000 can be rotated 180 degrees, e.g. the imager can read codes upside down. The angle may effect on reading.

  • Page 24: Vibrating Alarm (Optional)

    Loudspeaker is used for playing sounds in PL3000. • Control the loud speaker with Control Panel Sounds and volume application 4.1.13 Headset jack • 2.5 mm headset jack ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 25: Usb

    The type of the USB controller is Client Controller. The USB controller makes it possible to connect the PL3000 to a host controller in a PC and to synchronise the contents of the unit with other applications. However, it is not possible to control other USB devices with the PL3000.

  • Page 26: Usb Cable

    Fig.27 USB connector in the charger of the PL3000 4.2.4 Headset with microphone A microphone and a headset can be connected to the PL3000 through the headset jack. Nordic ID does not supply headsets; a standard headset with a 2,5 mm connector can be used.

  • Page 27: Handling The Device

    Using stylus and touch screen Use the touch screen only with a stylus supplied by Nordic ID, do not use extensive force since it may damage the display’s surface. To prevent loosing the stylus, it can be connected to the PL3000 with a string.

  • Page 28: Resetting The Device

    Use suspend mode when you want to save the battery life but wish to continue the use of the device from where you were. Suspend should be used in normal use. Fig.29 Suspend window ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 29 The device remains switched off after a reset and starts with loading Windows when the power key is pressed again and the battery cover is in place. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 30: Managing Battery Power

    5.4.3 Changing the battery pack When the power of the PL3000 battery has decreased to 5% of the full charge, a pop-up window will appear on the display of the device, notifying the user that the battery level is low. This indicates that the device should be placed immediately in the charger.

  • Page 31: File System Backup

    After this indication you should save all unsaved data and settings, and then change the battery pack or charge the battery. If at any point the power level drops below the final threshold value (2% of full charge) the PL3000 enters into suspend mode.

  • Page 32: Saving The Registry

    The backup copies of the RAM files are contained in a single file in the FLASH folder: /FLASH/RamBackup/RamBackup.pak 5.4.5 Saving the registry Saving the registry saves the PL3000’s settings permanently. Save the Windows registry by choosing the program “RegBackup” from the Nordic ID folder under programs in the start-up menu. Select yes for saving the registry.

  • Page 33: Setting Time And Date

    Double click the time icon on the bar menu. Set the date and time from the display and select “Apply”. Start using the settings by pressing the OK key on the keyboard. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 34: Reading Codes

    The virtual keyboard is displayed in the figure 35. You can move the keyboard by grabbing it from the upper bar and dragging it onto the screen. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 35 [áü] key. You can close the virtual keyboard by opening the keyboard menu from the control bar and by selecting “Hide input panel”. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 36: Applications & Tools

    6.1.2 Demo This item contains 2 demo software; Imagestream_Demo and QBusting_Demo. The Imagestream demo uses the imager of the PL3000 as a video camera constantly capturing images and displaying them on a screen. The streamer is activated by pressing the Scan-button.

  • Page 37: Nordic Id

    Please keep in mind that this works only if you have a DHCP server working on the network where the PL3000 is connected to. Select ‘Renew IP’ from the action list and tap the ‘Perform’ button to request a new IP information. The application is started from the Start/Programs/ NordicID menu.

  • Page 38: Rotate

    So in order for your installed programs to work correctly, even after a power loss, the registry needs to be stored in FLASH. The PL3000 uses an automatic backup system where all changes to the registry (which is in RAM) are backed up periodically. There are three ways the registry can be backed up: •...

  • Page 39: Version

    Version This tool shows the firmware version of the PL3000 and when it was created. In addition it shows if you have a custom firmware. If the firmware is a custom version, then the name of the version is stated below the firmware version line.

  • Page 40: Aircard Watcher

    After the profile is saved, it should be shown on the Watcher screen. Connect to the network by tapping Connect -button below the selected profile window. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 41: Command Prompt

    Program menu, Command prompt. Fig.42 Command prompt window 6.1.6 Internet explorer As default the PL3000 has Internet Explorer 6.0. This is used for browsing the Internet or for utilising web- based applications. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 for Windows CE Internet Explorer 6.0 (IE) allows you to view content from HTTP servers and HTML files.

  • Page 42: Microsoft Wordpad

    The toolbar is usually placed beside the menu, and moving it down under the menu (like in the screenshot) will make it easier to use. If you have a standard production release of the PL3000 firmware this software is present 6.1.8 Transcriber With the transcriber most of the keyboard and mouse functionalities can be executed with the stylus and touch screen.
  • Page 43 Close the transcriber completely by choosing close transcriber from the transcriber menu. Transcriber cannot be used while display is rotated. Fig.43 Transcriber window Fig. 44 Transcriber menu Fig. 45 Transcriber icons ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 44: Wcf54G Wireless Network Monitor

    Open this application by double tapping the Network connections –tray icon (see picture) and select the Wireless Information –tab. The WLAGS46F1-application pops up when powering up the PL3000 for the first time with a Linksys WCF54G-card. By default, this application also pops up if a new network is detected. Active networks are displayed below the “Add New…”...

  • Page 45: Windows Explorer

    6.1.10 Windows Explorer With the Windows Explorer you can browse files and folders stored in the PL3000 and perform actions with files and folders. Document icon opens File, Edit, View, Go and Favourite menus. Button icon opens quick buttons for file and folder actions.

  • Page 46: Pop-Up Menu

    Select the type of reset from menu. The description of the selected reset type is shown in dialogue box within the shutdown window. See chapter 5.4. for details. Fig.49 Shutdown window ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 47: The Control Panel

    The Aironet Client Utility is used to configure the Cisco Aironet 350 series 802.11b Wireless LAN Cards. Unless such a card is present in the PCMCIA slot of the PL3000 this program will only allow you to check the version of the driver. This is done by starting the program and clicking the ‘About…’ button; this will bring up a dialogue showing the version of the driver.
  • Page 48 If you set this to ‘CAM’ (Constant Awake Mode) the battery life of the unit drops from around five hours to two hours constant power on usage. You will, however, get about 10% better signal and faster transmission. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 49 From options you can chose whether the signal strength is displayed in percentage or as dBm. About About displays the version of the Aironet Client Utility that is installed on the PL3000. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 50 On the firmware tab, it is able to load a new firmware image into the Aironet card. You can accomplish this by copying the new firmware image file to the PL3000 by any method available to you. (ActiveSync transfer, SD Card, Browser Download, etc.) Once the file is present in the unit you can click the ‘Browse…’ button under on the firmware tab page.

  • Page 51: Apn Manager

    6.5.3 Bluetooth Device Properties With this tool opens the NID Bluetooth Manager. You need to have a Bluetooth version of the PL3000 in order to use this tool. The Nordic ID Bluetooth manager is an application that improves the usability and brings some new features to the standard Windows CE Bluetooth manager.
  • Page 52 The “Scan devices in range” –button scans the discoverable devices into range of the PL3000. The scanning may take a while and the devices within the range are shown at the Devices: -window. The devices are shown by their type and their friendly name.
  • Page 53 The Bluetooth PIN code is 1-8 bytes long (8-128 bits) Personal Identification Number. However, most devices use PIN sizes of 4 decimal digits. By selecting the service by tapping it, the PL3000 opens the configuration window for that service. The service configuration window includes the checkboxes for automatic startup after power up, secure connection and authentication.
  • Page 54 The local services can be added by pressing the add-button. The Nordic ID BT manager currently supports Serial Port service for the local device. The serial port service can be mapped to a virtual COM-port which can be used for applications that support the COM-port communication.

  • Page 55: Certificates

    6.5.4 Certificates This tool allows you to register security certificates to the PL3000. This is only necessary if your PL3000 solution is to work with a remote host that uses certificates, such as a secure WWW site. The certificates dialogue allows you to import a new certificate from a certificate file, view existing certificates and remove unwanted ones.

  • Page 56: Date And Time

    PCMCIA cards, if no modem is available these settings have no effect. If you are using an Option Globetrotter GPRS or Combo card supplied by Nordic ID, you should not need to change any settings in this dialogue as the factory default settings are correct for those cards.

  • Page 57: Input Panel

    If the browser becomes starved of memory it will load pages more slowly. You can also disable page caching completely by setting the size to zero. This will force Internet Explorer to always load the page from the remote host. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 58 When you request a page that the proxy server already has stored in, it will be sent to you by the proxy server instead of the actual host. This leads to pages loading faster and reduced Internet traffic. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 59 PC’s as the PL3000 Internet Explorer is usually restricted to a controlled set of pages, and usually only one server. But if you use the PL3000 Internet Explorer to view pages from servers not under your control, or whose operators’ intentions cannot wholly be trusted, then modifying these settings can provide you with additional security.
  • Page 60 During this time the keyboard and touch screen is disabled, so the user cannot interfere with this process. Fig.65 Lock window in Internet Options ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 61: Keyboard

    Combo card, and will work as is in most countries and with most operators. If your operator requires a different dialstring to ‘*99#’ or a AP name different to ‘internet’ this profile will not work without defining any neccessary operator specific settings first. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 62: Nid Backlight

    Also the combination of <shift>,<alt> or <function> with any key can be mapped on any key of the PL3000 keyboard. Note: This application can configure all the keys of the PL3000 keyboard EXCEPT the power-key and the external trigger key on the pistol grip.

  • Page 63: Nid Power Button

    After the holding the power-key for a “hold time” (in milliseconds) the PL3000 goes to suspend mode. The power-key can also be mapped to function as any virtual key.

  • Page 64: Nid Tilt Switch

    –option is checked, device wakes up to active mode when sensing motion. The Keep alive –checkbox enables the keep alive –option which resets the timeout timers when sensing motion. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 65: Nid Touch Screen

    6.5.22 Password With this configuration dialogue you can password protect your PL3000 from unwanted users. Do not forget the password once you have entered one, there is no way to retrieve it. The unit will have to be reset to factory defaults to clear the password if you forget it, and this will destroy all user information and programs in the unit.

  • Page 66: Power

    PC using ActiveSync. The factory default is to use the USB cable. In order to form a connection between your PC and the PL3000 you will need to have ActiveSync 3.5 or later installed on your PC. In addition, you will need to have the PL3000 USB driver installed if you wish to use the USB cable.

  • Page 67: Regional Settings

    Page 3: Device status This page displays the power state of the active device drivers in the PL3000. Only those drivers that implement power management are displayed. This page is for information purposes only and no user interaction is possible here.

  • Page 68: Stylus

    6.5.28 Stylus The stylus dialogue allows you to calibrate the touch screen of the PL3000, and set the double tap interval. There is a simple method to determine how accurately your PL3000’s touch screen is calibrated. Close all programs so that only the desktop is visible. Then tap and hold the stylus to the screen in an area of the desktop where there are no icons or any other controls.

  • Page 69: Umts Configurator

    The touch screen sensitivity might require tuning for some specialised applications. If your solution intends to use the PL3000 touch screen for signature capture, the sensitivity will probably need changing. The factory default setting is intended for normal tap, double tap and dragging operation and it is tuned so that accidental taps or double taps are not easily recognised.

  • Page 70: Safety Warnings

    The Nordic ID PL3000 is an electronic device and depending on the actual configuration may include one or more radio transmitters. When using the PL3000 the user should ensure the integrity of the casing, any cables and accessories of the device. The PL3000 should not be used in moist conditions where risks of electric shocks exist.

  • Page 71: Medical Equipment Compatibility

    7.2.3 LED safety Some configurations of Nordic ID PL3000 include an LED-sighting device in the imager. This sighting device is Class 1 LED Product Certified to IEC 60825-1 Ed.1.2 2001. Class 1 LED products are safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation, including the use of optical instruments for intra-beam viewing.
  • Page 72 IKKE STIRRINN I LYSSTRÅLEN STIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN KLASSE 2 LASER LASER, KLASSE 2 KLASS 2 LASER NEDERLANDS LASERLICHT NIET IN STRAAL STAREN KLASSE-2 LASER Table 3 Laser warnings ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 73: Batteries

    This also applies to the maintenance of the products. The PL3000 contains no user serviceable parts inside the actual case apart from the battery pack and SD/ MMC card located inside the battery compartment.

  • Page 74: Warranty Coverage

    The PL3000 shall be returned to the manufacturer for repair in case of the system integrator or the local Nordic ID dealer cannot help with the problem. Each party will bear the cost of freight of the PL3000 to be repaired to the intended destination.

  • Page 75: Type Label

    Hand terminal serial number Recycling When removing the device from use in EU area, the device must be returned to local Nordic ID office or to the Nordic ID service centre. Please see www.nordicid.com or your supplier to find nearest Nordic ID office or Service centre.

  • Page 76: Appendix A -Technical Specifications

    5 hours from 0 to 100% charged Charging time 2½ hours from 0 to 90% charged User mountable accessory Barcode reading trigger Pistol grip Extra battery optional ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 77: Appendix B - Code Reading Distances And Requirements

    The Field of View is the maximum readable size of an ID symbology at the given Field of View (FoV): range. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 78 ������������ ������������ ������������ Figure: The PL3000 Field of View in given ranges ID Symbology: A symbology (or code) is a protocol for arranging the bars and spaces or blacks and whites that make up a particular kind of ID symbology. Often 1D symbologies are referred as bar codes. There is no one standard bar code;...
  • Page 79 Table: Printer resolution effect on the narrowest element size(s) ���� ������ ������ ����������� �������� Figure: DataMatrix (15 mil) ID symbology cell and code size (not in actual size) ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 80 Key to successful decoding In PL3000 the imager does the ID symbology recognition and decoding. The reason why it is called an imager is because it is actually a camera that captures the still images and interprets them (when scanning is activated by pressing the scan-key).
  • Page 81 Code 39 13-mil 90% 36.2 3.25 Code 39 20-mil 90% 14.25 Code 39 40-mil 90% 21.5 54.6 PDF 417 ECL3 15- 11.25 28.6 mil 90% 16.5 QR 15-mil 90% 10.2 ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 82 PDF 417,ECL4 6.6-mil 17.5 Code 39 15-mil 11.9 Code 39 6-mil Code 39 4-mil 16.5 Code 39 13-mil 10.2 Code 39 5-mil QR 10-mil 10.7 QR 12-mil ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 83: Appendix C - Keyboard Key Mappings

    Shift Shift Shift Shift Shift Shift Alt- Alt- Alt- Alt- Alt- Alt- Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...

  • Page 84: Appendix D Activesync

    PC in order to use the USB connection and naturally your PC has to be equipped with a USB port. Make sure that the power to your PL3000 is switched on and that it is in the Desktop Charger.
  • Page 85 When the ActiveSync connection is established ActiveSync will ask you on your PC if you wish to set up a new partnership. If you answer “No”, you will still be able to transfer files to and from the PL3000, and you can also install programs.

  • Page 86: Appendix E Creating Cisco Wlan Connection

    Select active profile: AdHoc and confirm the setting by clicking OK After setting set fixed IP addresses to the PL3000 and the PC an Adhoc network is created. Set the IP address of the PL3000 from the Start menu/settings/Dial up Connections/Cisco Properties and...

  • Page 87: Appendix F Creating Option Gprs Connection

    Appendix F Creating Option GPRS connection When the GPRS card is installed the device recognises the card when the PL3000 is turned on. The text “Pin Driver, registering to network” appears on the display” to take the GPRS card into use.

  • Page 88: Appendix G Application Development

    Almost all programs and drivers that work for the PL3000 have dialogues made for a PL3000 screen. If the display shape or size does not fit the PL3000 and a change cannot be made, use scroll bars and display rotating software.
  • Page 89 Additionally the general Windows CE .NET 4.2 SDK is good to have installed. All of these tools are free and available from the Nordic ID SDK site, except the eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 application. It is available free of charge from Microsoft.

  • Page 90: Appendix H Configuring The Linksys Wcf54G -Card

    “Notify when new networks available” checkbox. If not, open the application by double tapping the Network connections –tray icon (see picture) and select the Wireless Information –tab. ©2005 Nordic ID Oy Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006...
  • Page 91 After configuring the wireless properties, choose the network to be connected from the listbox and tap the connect -button. The PL3000 tries to connect the selected network and indicates the connection status at the window below the Available networks –listbox. Also the signal strength of the selected network is shown.

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