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HAND-HELD COMPUTER User Manual (Windows Embedded Hand-Held 6.5) June 12, 2012 Part No. 8000225.B ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System...
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This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Inc. This document is not to be used, reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, except for the sole purpose of assisting in proper use of Psion manufactured goods and services by their rightful owners and users.
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Return-To-Factory Warranty Psion Inc. provides a return to factory warranty on this product for a period of twelve (12) months in accord- ance with the Statement of Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability provided at: www.psion.com/warranty The warranty on Psion manufactured equipment does not extend to any product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an employee of an authorized Psion service organiza- tion.
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Phone Communication....................17 Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Operating System .
Overview of the Omnii Hand-Held Computer The Omnii Hand-Held Computer is a modular, industrial hand-held computer. A variety of options are availa- ble to suit applications in courier/delivery, field service, manufacturing facilities, material handling applica- tions in warehouses, ports and yards, with a focus on real time wireless data transactions.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of the Omnii Hand-Held Computer Note: The Omnii Hand-Held Computer is a body worn device, and to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, use a Psion approved carrying case. Use of non-approved acces- sories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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• Optional UMTS 3.8 G HSPA+ radio Note: 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth are available simultaneously. The following figures illustrate the main features of the Omnii — for detailed views, please see “Omnii Fea- tures” on page 11. Figure 1.1 Omnii XT15 Model and Omnii RT15 Model...
7545 DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT (IEC) CLASS II LASER PRODUCT (CDRH) 650-680nm LASER DIODE Max. Output:1.9mW (SCAN)<1mW (AIM) IEC60825-1:2007 (2nd Edition) This label is affixed below the scanner window. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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This product contains an imager that uses an LED light source MODEL No: LED RADIATION 7545 CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT (IEC) CLASS I LED PRODUCT (CDRH) IEC60825-1:2007 (2nd Edition) This label is affixed below the scanner windo Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Omnii Features Omnii Features Figure 2.1 Front View of the Omnii XT15 Model with Alphanumeric Keyboard Speaker Beeper LEDs Display Scan key Microphone FN Modifier key Symbol Modifier key ENTER/Power key Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 2: Basic Operation Omnii Features Figure 2.2 Side Views of the Omnii XT15 Right Side Left Side Volume rocker button Vertical scroll button Scan button ENTER button Battery release button Side rail Slot for snap module arm Figure 2.3...
To see a current list of Omnii accessories and modules, go to the Psion website at: http://www.psion.com/us/products/handheld.htm Documents Available To see a current list of documents and download what you need, go to the Knowledge Base on the Psion In- genuity Working community website: http://community.psion.com/knowledge/w/knowledgebase/product-manuals.aspx...
2.4.1 The Battery The Omnii is powered by a Lithium-ion Smart Battery pack, 5000 mAh — Model ST3001. Important: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guide- lines in the Omnii Hand-Held Computer Regulatory & Warranty Guide (PN 8000191).
When the unit is turned off, normally it automatically enters a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the Omnii is switched on from the suspend state, operation resumes within a few seconds in the screen in which you were working prior to turning the computer off.
Important: This procedure is recommended as a last resort, when all other methods fail. To execute a hard reset: • Remove the battery. • Using a coin, or other conductive item, connect pins 5 and 6 of the Omnii battery contacts for at least six seconds. Pin 6 Pin 5 •...
Chapter 2: Basic Operation Data Transfer (see Appendix F: “Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)”), and you can use the Omnii voice option to place phone calls (refer to “The Phone” on page 55 and “The Phone – Managing Settings” on page 138).
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Pictures ..........36 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Data Transfer Between Omnii and a PC ........
The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to determine the battery capac- ity at which the Omnii will be shut down. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum Backup Time, the Omnii shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii The Keyboard Normally it takes 3 to 4 hours to charge a battery. The Omnii intelligent charging system protects the battery from over-charging by terminating the charge process when the battery is at maximum capacity.
The [SCAN] Key The Omnii is equipped with a single [SCAN] key on the keyboard and an extra [SCAN] button located on the left side of the unit. [SCAN] keys activate the scanner beam. For units that do not have internal scanners, these keys can be remapped to serve other functions.
Note: Modifier keys are remapped using the Scancode Remapping applet. The Symbol SIP will automatically display and use the new mappings after the next reboot. The onscreen keyboard corresponds to the specific keyboard on your Omnii — either numeric or alphanu- meric. The sample below reflects an alphanumeric keyboard layout.
3.3.4 Function Keys and Macro Keys In addition to the standard keyboard functions, the Omnii supports function keys and macro keys. All function keys and macro keys can be custom defined for each application. The Open TekTerm applica- tion utilizes these keys (for detailed information, see the Open TekTerm Software User Manual, PN 8000073).
Important: Refer to “Macro Keys” on page 133 for details about creating macros. Several of the Omnii keyboards are equipped with a series of macro keys that can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys like the [ENTER/Power] key, the [BACKSPACE] key, any function key and arrow key, etc.
Note: To choose the second, third or fourth alpha character assigned to a numeric key, you may want to lock the [FN] key ‘on’. Remember that depending on how your Omnii is set up in the ‘One Shots’ tab, you may find that you need to press the [FN] key twice to lock it ‘on’. Refer to “OneShots”...
• Tap on the Screen icon. • In the General tab, tap on the orientation that best suits the way in which you use your Omnii. Note: For information about screen rotation, refer to “Screen Rotation” on page 181. 3.4.4...
Place the stylus on the sliding lock, flick it to the right and release to unlock the touchscreen and display the screen options. Indicators The Omnii uses LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), onscreen messages, vibrations, and audio tones as indicators. 3.5.1 LEDs The Omnii is equipped with four coloured LEDs.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii LEDs 3.5.1.1 Battery Charge Status LED The far left LED is reserved for battery charge status. This indicator is active even when the hand-held is inserted in a docking station (and in suspend mode) so that the charge status of the battery can be detected easily.
101. 3.5.3 Vibrations You can set the Omnii to vibrate when a successful or unsuccessful barcode scan is performed. See “Good Scan Beep and Bad Scan Beep” on page 176. Inserting the microSD Card and SIM Card There are two slots available in the battery compartment — the lower slot is provided for a microSD (Secure...
[Power] button, press and hold down the [FN] key and the [Power] button for a minimum of three seconds. The Omnii supports a wide range of scanner options to address a variety of user application requirements. Refer to the following sections for detailed information: •...
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Scanning Techniques 3.7.2 Scanning Techniques • Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the barcode. • Do not hold the scanner directly over the barcode. In this position, light can reflect back into the scan- ner’s exit window and prevent a successful decode.
Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, it may need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating the Touchscreen”. A touchscreen is a standard feature on all Omnii hand-held computers. Each is shipped with a stylus – a pointing tool.
Navigating Using the Keyboard 3.8.2 Navigating Using the Keyboard If you prefer to use the keyboard to move the cursor around the screens on your Omnii, refer to Table 3.6 for a description of the navigation keys. Table 3.6 Keyboard Navigation...
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Customizing the Today Screen 3.9.1 Customizing the Today Screen The items you see in the Today screen are Windows defaults. To customize the screen to suit your purposes: • Tap on the Start button. Tap on the Settings icon followed by the Home icon.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii The Today Screen Default Options • Type your voicemail number. 3.9.2.5 Time, Date and Alarms • Tap on Start>Alarms icon to display Clock & Alarms screen. Setting the Alarm You can set a maximum of three alarms.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii The Today Screen Default Options • To set the time, highlight the hours and then the minutes in the clock and use the arrow keys to increase or decrease the numbers, or type the hours and minutes directly from the keyboard or soft keyboard.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii The Today Screen Default Options Menu softkey To compose and send a text message on your Omnii: • Tap on the Menu softkey, and choose New from the menu. • In the To field, type the name of the person to whom you want to send a text message, or to insert a number from your contacts list, tap on Menu>Add Recipient, and choose a name.
Note: You can synchronize the Calendar so that any meetings, appointments and so on are dis- played on your Omnii Today screen as well as on your PC. Refer to “Synchronizing E-mail with Outlook (PC with Windows XP OS)” on page 61 and “Synchronizing E-mail with Outlook (PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7)”...
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Calendar of Upcoming Appointments Calendar softkey Menu softkey The default calendar displays any scheduled appointments. To choose the format of your calendar: • Tap on the Calendar softkey – this key scrolls through the calendar formats.
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If you’ve no further additions for the appointment, tap on OK. Otherwise, move to the Categories section following. Using Categories Categories help you organize and track the different types of data you keep on your Omnii. To assign an appointment to a category: •...
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Favorites New category softkey • Tap in the checkbox next to the category to which you want to assign the appointment. • Tap OK. Your appointment is assigned to the category or categories you chose.
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Using the Navigation Bar and Hotkeys Navigation bar Tap anywhere in the navigation bar to display the hotkeys. Hotkeys Tap and drag the stylus to the left to display additional hotkeys. Tap on a hotkey to display the associated app.
The Softkey Bar The Omnii is equipped with a softkey bar at the bottom of the screen. It displays softkeys that allow you to access menus and commands. Note that the softkeys change to reflect the program with which you are working.
Tap Start>File Explorer. • Tap the Menu softkey, and in the pop-up menu, choose New Folder. • Use the Omnii keyboard or the soft keyboard to assign a name to the folder. 3.12.2 Renaming a File • Press and hold the stylus on the file you want to rename. A ring of dots is displayed followed by a pop- up menu.
Gently press and hold the stylus on the screen. A ring of dots is displayed on the screen followed by a pop-up menu. • Tap on the command you want to execute. 3.14 Programs – Using Applications • Tap the Start button in the softkey bar to display the programs installed on your Omnii. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Omnii Programs – Using Applications Figure 3.7 Program Icons Opening an Application • Tap on a the Program icon to launch the associated program. Minimizing an Application • Tap on the X button in the lower-right corner of an application screen to minimize the application.
, Windows 7 or later, operating system is installed in your PC, ActiveSync is not re- quired to transfer data between your Omnii and your PC. By using a Snap Module or Desktop Docking Station with your Omnii, you can connect to a PC with a cable and: •...
The Desktop Docking Stations allow your hand-held to upload transaction data to a server computer when a radio link is not available. When Omnii is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the navigation bar at the top of the screen.
The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions. • Exposure to aircraft de-icing fluids can degrade the plastics on the Omnii. If the Omnii is used near air- craft de-icing environments, regular rinsing with water is recommended.
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Sending & Ending Phone Calls Using the Onscreen Phone Keypad ....56 4.3.1.2 Sending & Ending Calls Using the Omnii Keyboard ......57 4.3.1.3 Making a Conference Call.
Important: For details about the Today screen, refer to “The Today Screen” on page 35. The Phone The Omnii can be equipped with optional phone capabilities. To access the phone pad on a unit that in- cludes the phone option: •...
The onscreen phone keypad provides phone services like those you may find on your cellular phone. You can use the phone keypad provided with your Omnii to, for example, send and receive phone calls, make conference calls, view your call history, set up speed dial numbers, etc.
The Onscreen Phone Keypad 4.3.1.2 Sending & Ending Calls Using the Omnii Keyboard The 55-key and the 66-key Omnii keyboards come equipped with phone keys – each has a [Talk] and an [End] key on the physical keyboard. [End] [Talk] •...
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A sequential speed dial key is automatically assigned in the Location field. You can tap on the arrows to the right of the Location field to change the auto assignment. Using the Contact List to Program a Speed Dial • Tap on Start followed by the Contacts icon. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
You can adjust phone settings such as the ring type and tone, choose phone services such as barring calls, and you can also determine network selections. Important: For details, refer to “The Phone – Managing Settings” on page 138. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
E-mail Note: If your e-mail is already synchronized, go to “Sending an E-mail” on page 63. The E-mail program is used to send and receive e-mail on your Omnii. It also provides access to text messages. To send and receive e-mail, you’ll need to synchronize your PC or connect to a Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) or Internet Message Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4) mail server.
For POP3 accounts, if you move e-mail messages to a folder you create, the link between the messages on the Omnii and the copies on the mail server are broken. When you next connect, the mail server will recog- nize that the messages are missing from the Omnii Inbox folder and delete them from the server, prevent- ing duplication of messages.
In ActiveSync on your PC, double-tap the E-mail item in the Sync Options tab. • Tap on the Select Folder button. • Add a check mark next to the folders in this screen that you want to synchronize with your Omnii, and tap on OK. The E-mail Synchronization screen is displayed again. •...
Note: If an Exchange Server is detected, a screen is displayed where you can enter the Server address, your user name and so on, and sync the Omnii with the Exchange Server directly over a cellular or wireless network when you are not connected to your PC. This is an optional step that you can skip.
The Contacts screen allows you to work with existing entries, search for a particular contact and create new entries. Contact Menu Commands A Menu softkey at the bottom of the screen provides additional commands that allow you to work with the contacts in this list. Menu Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Each item you tap on in this screen produces an associ- ated pop-up screen in which you can enter the appropriate information. For example, in the sample screen following, tapping on Add a name displays an associated screen for you to complete. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
(work and home), and information about your contact such as a job title, office location and fax number. 4.6.3.1 Notes Tab This screen allows you to enter useful information about your contact. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Chapter 4: Programs Internet Explorer Internet Explorer You can connect to Internet Explorer in two ways: by connecting the Omnii directly to the Internet or by connecting through your PC (see “ActiveSync®” on page 78). 4.7.1 Browsing Web Sites There is little difference between the standard Internet Explorer found on your PC and that found on your Omnii, sometimes referred to as Pocket Internet Explorer.
Using the Camera • Tap on Start>Pictures & Videos. Keep in mind that if there are no pictures stored on your Omnii as yet, you’ll only see the Camera icon in this screen. • Tap on the Camera icon to activate the camera.
Connect your device to your PC with ActiveSync. • Locate the pictures on your PC, and drag photos from their folder to the Mobile Device (Omnii). The Omnii can be found under Computer (My Computer on PCs running Windows XP).
The slide show begins – in slide show mode, photos are displayed for about five seconds, one after the other. • To display the slide show tool bar, tap anywhere on the photo. Pause Previous Play Next Flip View Close Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
To end the video, press [ENTER] again, or tap on the Stop softkey. Note: When the ‘Video’ recorder is activated, a Menu is available to tailor the operation of the recorder, the quality of the recording, and so on. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Windows Media 4.11 Windows Media Windows Media allows you to play music and videos on your Omnii. You can use Windows Media to play digital audio and video files that are stored on your Omnii or on the web. •...
When you’ve completed your note, tap on OK. Your note is automatically saved. The file name is the first line of the note if you used the keyboard – other- wise, it’s named Note1, Note2 and so on. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
• Choose Transcriber from the menu. When you choose Transcriber, you can write notes in your own handwriting. Omnii converts the notes into typed text for you. A Transcriber Intro screen is displayed to provide information to help you work with the Transcriber.
Tap on the Record button – a beep alerts you that your device is now ready to record. • Begin speaking into the microphone on the Omnii. Make certain that you move the Omnii to within a few feet of the source of the sound you want to record.
Note: You can synchronize the Task Notification option so that any tasks are displayed on your Omnii as well as your PC. Refer to “Synchronizing E-mail with Outlook (PC with Windows XP OS)” on page 61 and “Synchronizing E-mail with Outlook (PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7)”...
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Tap on the Menu softkey, and tap on Sort By. You can choose from Status, Priority, Subject, Start Date or Due Date. The tasks are arranged in the list according to the criterion you chose. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
By connecting the Omnii to a PC through your desktop docking station and running ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center on your PC, you can view Omnii files, drag and drop files between the Omnii and the PC, connect to the Internet, and so on.
Right-click on Bluetooth Network Connections, and click on Bluetooth Network Devices. • If the Omnii is listed as a Network Access Point, choose Connect. If it is not listed, choose Create a new connection and use the New Connection Wizard to add the Omnii to the list.
Omnii passcode on your PC and on your Omnii. • If a pairing code has not been assigned to your Omnii, choose Create a pairing code for me, and type the Omnii passcode on your PC and on your Omnii.
4.21 Imager and Camera Demo An Imager And Camera demo applet is provided to illustrate how the imager and camera work. To launch the demo applet: • Tap on the Imager and Camera icon. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
• Prepare information in OneNote on your PC and then transfer it to your Omnii where it will be available to you wherever you and your Omnii go. Important: Remember that you must have Microsoft Office OneNote 2010 and the latest version of ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center installed on your PC before you can set up a partnership between your Omnii and your PC.
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Next. • Tap on Finish to begin the partnership between the Omnii and the PC. Now you’ll be able to pass notes back and forth between your PC and your Omnii. Creating A Note •...
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Underline, Strikethrough and Clear All. • Take Picture: When you tap on this option, the Omnii switches to camera mode so that you can snap a picture to include in your note. Press [ENTER] to snap a photo that is automatically inserted into your note.
On your Omnii, tap on Start>ActiveSync, and then tap on Sync. During synchronization, the notes you created on your Omnii are copied to a new Office OneNote 2010 notebook called OneNote Mobile on your PC. When synchronization is done, you can drag the transferred notes into any other sections and other notebooks on your PC.
4.22.3.2 Sharing Documents with your PC Documents created on a PC are recognized by your Omnii. However, some formatting is lost when a Word document is converted to a Word Mobile document. This loss also occurs when you open a .doc file and change it on the Omnii.
4.24 PsionVu PsionVU allows the administrator to tailor how the Omnii operates and the options the user can access. Note that the look of the Today screen will change from icons that are finger accessible to a list of items that is best accessed using a stylus.
SIM Toolkit UI is an ETSI/SMG standard for Value Added Services and e-commerce using GSM phones. The Omnii operator can, for example, check bank accounts and pay bills using a SIM Toolkit-enabled phone with an appropriate SIM Toolkit-specific SIM card which will provide much of the information required to conclude a transaction over GSM.
WiFiConnect A.R.C. configures the default WiFi interface. The WEP key is set to PsionPsion123. The SSID is set to Psion. The default interface becomes the active interface. Keep in mind that you must configure the access point and the hand-held(s) to use the same settings.
Remote Desktop protocol Settings The applets contained under the Settings icon in the Start screen allow you to tailor how your Omnii be- haves, the appearance of the Today screen, and so on. The Settings applications are further divided into Personal, System, and Connection options.
It is critical that you store your password in a safe place. If you forget it, a ‘clean start’ must be performed by certified Psion personnel. A clean start returns the Omnii to factory settings. Only the data stored in a CF or SD memory card are preserved.
• Choose a theme or background, and tap on the Beam button. The Omnii scans for visible devices within range of the hand-held and lists them in the Beam screen. • Tap on the device to which you want to send the theme.
Note: Refer to “Customizing the Today Screen” on page 36 for details about this screen. Power The Power applet provides information about the battery installed in your Omnii, and it allows you to define the behaviour of your Omnii to minimize power consumption.
5.6.2 Advanced Tab This tab allows you to tailor how long the Omnii can remain idle before the screen is turned off while running on battery power and also on external power. Note: The options in the screen behave like Suspend mode. If the screen turns off, the unit is in suspend mode –...
The Estimated Battery Backup is the amount of battery power that has been reserved or set aside to protect data until a fully charged battery can be installed in the Omnii. When the battery capacity is de- pleted up to the Estimated Battery Backup Time reserve specified in the Suspend Threshold tab, the Omnii shuts off automatically and uses the reserve power to preserve the data stored on the Omnii.
This option allows you to enable or disable the battery health service. Wakeup Device on Battery Insert When this option is enabled, whenever the battery is replaced, the Omnii is powered up from a suspend state and the current health of the battery is displayed.
Vibrate and ring. In the Ring tone drop-down menu, you can choose the tone or sound of the ring. If your Omnii vibrates and emits the ring you selected, you will immediately know your hand-held is receiving an in- coming phone call.
Chapter 5: Settings Beam 5.8.1 Beam Enabling the Beam applet makes your Omnii visible and available to others wanting to beam information to your unit. 5.8.2 Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks.
Scroll to the Device tab. • To discover and list all Bluetooth devices in range of the Omnii, tap on the Scan button in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen. The Omnii scans for Bluetooth devices within a 10 meter range. Any Bluetooth devices within range appear in the Bluetooth list box.
The drop-down menu at the top of the Device tab allows you to limit the scope of the scan to a particular type of device. If, for example, you choose Computer from this menu, only computers within range of the Omnii are listed in the Device tab. Choosing All lists all detected devices. 5.8.2.2...
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Note: If a remote device has authentication enabled and you’ve skipped the authentication process, a pop-up screen will ask if you want to allow the remote device to connect to the Omnii. Tap on Yes and type the PIN. When authentication is complete, tap on Done.
‘Bluetooth master’ and the hand-held, the ‘Bluetooth slave’. In order for the remote device to connect to the Omnii, the Omnii must offer a service in the form of a server. The Servers tab allows these services to be enabled and configured. There are three server services available: Serial, Scanner and OBEX OPP (Object Exchange-Object Push Profile).
5.8.2.5 About Tab Name displays the broadcasted name of the Omnii. The name can be changed in the About applet – tap on Start>Settings>System>About icon. Tap on the Device ID tab, and change the name. Local Address displays the MAC address (BD_Addr) of the Bluetooth chip.
OBEX OPP contains the following unique menu option: • Send File displays an Open File dialog box where the file to be sent can be selected. When the transmis- sion begins, another dialog box tracks the progress of the file transmission. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Before you begin, make certain that the Bluetooth phone is turned on, that the Bluetooth radios in your Omnii and phone are enabled (turned on), and that the hand-held and phone are within 10 metres of each other. Both should be discoverable.
To activate a connection, make certain that any necessary equipment (such as a radio) is installed in your Omnii. You’ll need the following information from your ISP to make an Internet connection: • ISP server phone number, • user name, and • password. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Before you begin, you’ll need the following information from your ISP or network administrator: telephone number, password, domain name, and TCP/IP settings. If your Omnii does not have access to a mobile phone network, insert a modem card in the unit. Tap Start>Settings. Tap on the Connections folder icon followed by the Connections icon.
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In the My Connections screen, enter the phone number exactly as you want it dialed. If, for exam- ple, you need to dial 9 for an outside line, enter 9 at the beginning of the phone number. Tap on the Next button. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Servers requiring assigned IP addresses may also need a way to map computer names to IP addresses. The Omnii supports a variety of name resolution options: DNS, Alt DNS, WINS and Alt WINS. Your ISP or network administrator can determine which name resolution you need, and can also provide the server address.
Note: If you uncheck Automatically discover server, a Server field is displayed where you must manually enter the server name. Allow a few minutes for your Omnii to sync and enroll in your company domain. You may need to restart your unit after the enrollment process is completed.
If necessary, use a network cable to connect the network card to your network. Refer to the documen- tation shipped with your network card for details. • To activate the connection, launch the desired program (e.g., Internet Explorer). The Omnii will connect automatically. 5.8.7.1 Changing Network Card Settings •...
Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the Connections folder icon followed by the Connections icon. • Under My Work Network, tap on Add a new VPN server connection. • In the Name field, type a name for this connection. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Edit. Changing a Connection Setting Name Your Omnii has two sets of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. If you want to change one or both of these options to something more familiar to you, follow these steps.
5.8.7.4 Proxy Server Tab Note: If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, the Omnii will download the appropriate settings during synchronization from your PC. If these settings are not on your PC, or if they need to be changed, you’ll need to set up the proxy server connection manually.
ISP. The My Work Network settings are used for private network connections (corporate networks), while My ISP settings are used for Internet network connections. When you use programs such as Internet Explorer, your Omnii automatically connects using private network settings under My Work Network or Internet settings under My ISP, depending on specifications.
The Wi-Fi screen is displayed: 5.8.9.1 Wi-Fi Config: Status Tab The Status tab displays information about the wireless network to which Omnii is configured to connect. When there are no network profiles configured, this tab is not populated. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Wi-Fi Config: Configure Tab Note: If the Configure tab is not visible, open the Advanced tab, uncheck ‘Use Windows to configure my wireless settings’, and reset the Omnii. • To configure the radio for a wireless network, tap on the Configure tab.
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Note: Each Auth. Mode has a unique Configure Profile screen attached to it with fields appropriate to the authorization mode you’ve chosen. Open Authentication Open authentication does not provide security. When this option is chosen, Omnii will connect to wireless networks which do not use authentication or encryption. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) WEP provides static security to prevent others from accidentally accessing your network.
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802.1X, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise, CCKM-WPA & CCKM-WPA2 These authentication modes use 802.1X with EAP authentication. When 802.1X is selected, Omnii uses WEP encryption with automatic (as opposed to static) keying. For the others, you may choose TKIP, AES or TKIP+AES encryption.
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TLS: Provides strong security via the use of client certificates for user authentication. 5.8.9.2.5 Verify Server Certificate When the Verify Server Certificate box is checked, the Omnii will verify the certificate provided by the au- thentication server during the authentication process. This requires that an appropriate certificate be man- ually installed on Omnii for the verification.
Configuring TCP/IP If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address. 5.8.9.3.1 IP Address and Name Servers To assign an IP Address for the Omnii: • Tap on Start>Settings>Connections folder icon>Wireless Manager icon.
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Tap on Use server-assigned IP address to have an address assigned automatically, or If you want to define your own IP address: • Tap on Use specific IP address. • Type the preferred IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
• b/g only: forces the radio to operate in the 2.4 GHz band only. The Omnii will only associate with an AP that supports the DSSS data rates 1, 2, 5.5 & 11 Mbps and OFDM data rates: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps.
5.8.9.4.6 Roaming - AP Density The Roaming - AP Density setting controls how aggressively the Omnii attempts to roam. The available options are High, Medium, and Low with High providing the most aggressive roaming and Low providing the least aggressive roaming.
App Launch Keys This icon allows you to map a key to an application so that you can then launch the application from a single key-press. To assign an application key: • Tap the Add button. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Tap on OK. • If you need to Edit, Remove or Add another App Launch Key, you can do it from this final screen. Other- wise, tap on OK to save your Application Launch Key. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Sliding the Repeat rate bar to the left slows the rate at which an [Up/Down] button repeats when pressed. Sliding the bar to the right increases the key repeat rate. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
5.9.2.3 OneShots The options in this tab allow you to determine how modifier keys on your Omnii behave. For each modifier key – [ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [SYM] and [BLUE/FN] – you have the following options in the drop-down menu: Lock, OneShot, and OneShot/Lock.
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“Sincerely yours,[ENTER]Bob” with a single keypress. For all keyboard types, you can program up to 15 macro keys. Some Omnii keyboards have macros keys ([M1], [M2] and so on) that are physically present on the keyboard. When you record a macro sequence and assign it to one of these predetermined macro keys, pressing that key (e.g., [M1]) executes the macro and...
Note: To add a shifted state – [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], tap on the checkbox next to ‘SHIFT Pressed’ and/or ‘CTRL Pressed’. Removing Unicode Values • In the Unicode Mapping tab, highlight the item you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Tap the Add button at the bottom of the dialog box. The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed. • Type the scancode in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode. Note: The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Note: It is useful to leave the Show popup message enabled (default) so that anyone attempting to use the Omnii keyboard will see the key sequence they will need to enter to unlock the keyboard dis- played on the screen.
5.10 The Phone – Managing Settings An optional phone feature is available for your Omnii hand-held. This section details how to tailor phone settings like the ring type and tone, phone services, and so on. Important: For details about sending and ending calls, making conference calls, managing con- tacts, and so on, refer to “The Phone”...
“Notifications Tab” on page 102. Keypad This option allows you to determine the type of sound that keypad keys emit as you press them. You can also turn off keypad sounds. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
PUK is printed somewhere on your SIM package. If this is not the case, you will need to call customer support. Once you’ve entered the correct PIN, a new screen appears asking that you enter your new PIN. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Note: Keep in mind that some services may not be supported by your network, or they may not have been subscribed to. • Tap on the service you want to set up. Tap on Get Settings. The service dialog boxes allow you to tailor your available services to meet your requirements. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
This screen is used to configure your WWAN data connection to the ISP. Note: For details about setting up your data connection, refer to Appendix F: “Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)”, “Establishing a Packet Data Connection” on page F-3. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
5.10.8 Phone: Hearing Aid Mode Tab When Hearing Aid Mode is enabled, the audio path is altered to accommodate those using a magnetically coupled hearing aid (T-coil). Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Device ID Tab This tab provides fields in which you can assign a Device name and Description (optional) for the Omnii. This name is used by the Omnii to identify itself to other devices.
This tab allows you to tailor the Omnii backlight behaviour to best preserve battery life. • To define how long the backlight should stay on when the Omnii is not in use, tap in the checkbox to the left of Turn off backlight if device is not used for.
Keypad backlight This tab allows you to tailor the backlight behaviour of the Omnii screen and keypad to best preserve battery life. The top sliding button adjusts the screen brightness while the bottom sliding button adjusts the keypad brightness.
To delete a certificate, tap and hold the stylus on a certificate. In the pop-up menu, tap on Delete. 5.11.4 Compass Like all compasses, the Omnii compass indicates the direction in which the unit is pointed. • Tap on Start>Settings, and then tap on the System icon.
‘8’ indicated in the instructions in a fairly wide loop to better ensure successful calibration. When the compass calibration is complete, a message appears on the Omnii screen indicating successful calibration. Note: The accuracy of the compass is affected by the following: a) close proximity to large magnets or metal structures, and b) internal scanner/imager activation.
Drag the sliding button between Light and Dark to achieve the desired screen colour contrast. 5.11.6 Customer Feedback This option allows Microsoft to track how you use your Omnii so that they can make improvements to the software. The radio buttons in this screen allow you to turn this feature on or off. 5.11.7 Dr.
Motion Meter Tapping on the Start button enables the Motion Meter feature. Once enabled, this applet records the number of impacts the Omnii has sustained, the distance of the fall in meters, the duration in 10 of a second, and the date and time that the event occurred. The top 40 events are logged in a non-volatile loca- tion and can be used for diagnostic purposes by Psion or the site administrator.
Tap on Start>Settings>System tab>Encryption icon. 5.11.9 Error Reporting Error Reporting allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts. • Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the System icon followed by the Error Reporting icon. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
GPS receiver. Note: Your Omnii may automatically detect the GPS receiver that you are using and enter the settings in the Hardware tab. If not, you’ll need to enter this information yourself. You can find this information in the user manual of the GPS receiver.
You can go to: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-gb/howto/wp7/web/use-maps-to-find-a-place.aspx if a map-viewing program is not included with your Omnii, and copy the file to your Omnii. • Tap on the Hardware tab, and set the GPS hardware port to COM2. Set the Baud rate to 4800.
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Always on – the GPS module is powered on at all times regardless of the power state of the Omnii (sus- pend mode). • On, and off in suspend – the GPS module is powered on, but if the Omnii is in suspend mode, the GPS module is turned off. Profiles Tapping on the GPS Profile Selection drop-down menu allows you to choose an appropriate profile: Default, Automotive or Pedestrian.
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Use custom settings. The Use default settings option is generally acceptable for most applications. Note that aside from the Update field in which you can choose how long the fix is stored in your Omnii, the field values cannot be edited.
The Use custom settings option is generally used to configure devices that will have access only to an in- tranet rather than the Internet and should only be altered with the assistance of qualified Psion personnel. They will be able to help you configure your Psion device(s) and web server to retrieve the ephemeris data. Info Tab This tab provides general information about the GPS module such as the firmware version, the date on which files were last updated, and so on.
– sometimes referred to as “trigger consumer(s)” – of the trigger source. Along with key- board keys, trigger sources can also be grip triggers, external hardware triggers or software-based. When the specified key is pressed, the trigger consumer (for example, a decoded scanner) is sent a message. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/operations will occur simultane- ously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers. It is also possible to map different sources to the same module (trigger consumer). Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Mobile Device Manager (a server-side solution that helps enable IT to have control of their device deploy- ment with respect to security, management and access to the corporate network). To access Managed Programs: • Tap on Start>Settings>System tab>Managed Programs icon. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
This tab lists the memory allocated for file and data storage and for program storage. 5.11.15.2 Storage Card The Storage Card screen indicates the total storage card or RAM disk memory along with the amount in use. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
The operator can then install the application. If a license is required, it can be obtained by sending an e-mail to the software license mailbox or by contacting a Sales Rep from the Psion contact web page. www.psion.com/us/about/contact_psion-offices.htm Additional pieces of software such as a server must be obtained through Psion.
5.11.18 PsionVU PsionVU allows the administrator to tailor how the Omnii operates and the options the user can access. Note that the look of the Today screen will change from icons that are finger accessible to a list of items best accessed using a stylus.
PsionVU 5.11.18.1 PsionVU Menu The PsionVU menu provides access to the categories to help you tailor the look and operation of the Omnii for the user. 5.11.18.2 Administrator Password If you want to change an existing password, you need to complete the Administrator Password screen: •...
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Adding Applications The Add and Edit buttons allow you to search for applications in the storage areas on your Omnii (e.g., Win- dows, My Device, etc.), and add applications to the list of items in the Today screen.
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PsionVU Tap here The View drop-down menu at the top of this screen displays the storage areas in the Omnii. Tapping on a storage area – Windows for example – displays the applications you can add to the Today screen from that storage area.
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PsionVU App Restrictions To remove PsionVU from the Start screen: • Tap in the checkbox next to Administrator access in Start Menu to deselect it. The x should not be present in the checkbox. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Tap in the View menu at the top of the Select File screen, and choose the storage area from which you want to choose an application. • Next, tap on the application you want the Omnii to launch on startup. Your choice is displayed in the Advanced tab. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Startup program • Tap on OK. Note: Remember that changes do not take effect until the Omnii is set to User Mode and the unit is reset. Phone Tab The Phone tab allows you to define the phone buttons accessibility on the Omnii keyboard by choosing an item from the Configure the Phone Dialer buttons drop-down menu.
Tapping in the View menu displays a drop-down menu where you can define restrictions for each storage area of the Omnii. Restricted items are marked in the checkbox to the left – in the sample screen above, sol- itaire.exe is restricted.
This options allows you to tailor items displayed in both the Settings screen and in the Today screen. Note: Remember that changes do not take effect until the Omnii is set to User Mode and the unit is reset. Refer to “Activating a Change – User Mode”.
Import these settings from one device to multiple devices of the same operating system. Important: A copy of this file should also be saved in a central repository for all Psion .xml files with a predefined name so that other Psion utilities can locate it.
• In the tab where you’ve made the changes, tap on OK. In the next screen – the PsionVU menu screen – tap on OK. A new screen, the PsionVU Access screen, is displayed. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Chapter 5: Settings Regional Settings • Tap on Change to User mode. You’ll need to reset the Omnii so that the changes you specified can take effect. • Tap on Yes to reset the Omnii and activate your changes. 5.11.19 Regional Settings To display the Regional Settings screen, tap on Start>Settings, and then tap on the System icon followed...
Tap on the drop-down menu to choose your language and region. Once you’ve selected a language and region, you may need to adjust the way numbers, currency, the time and the date appear in your Omnii. • Tap on the tab associated with each of the items, and choose how each item should be displayed on your Omnii.
For both integrated and external scanners, this parameter determines which character is sent to the appli- cation installed in your Omnii following a double-click. A dialog box appears, asking that you press the key you want to insert. The ASCII/Unicode key value of the keypress is displayed.
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5.11.21.2.3Data Handling This option allows you to choose the code page your Omnii will use to display data – Default Local ASCII or ISO-8859-1 Latin 1.
Only one case will be applied to a barcode and a case will only be applied if all rules specified in the case are successful – if a rule within a case fails, the entire case fails. • In the Translations tab, double-tap on a Case # to create rules. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Match at index – matches the match string at a specified index. • Match and replace at index – matches the match string at a specified index and replaces/changes it. • Replace at index – replaces/changes unspecified data in a given range. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
9-pin (COM5). Power (COM6 only) Pin 9 on Omnii COM6 is reserved for 5V power out and is defaulted to OFF. This parameter must be set to on to enable power to a Snap Module or Vehicle cradle. Baud Double-tapping on this parameter displays a pop-up window in which you can choose an appropriate rate of data transfer.
Trigger On Sequence and Trigger Off Sequence If a SICK scanner connected to an Omnii port requires a serial stream of data bytes to trigger the scanner on and another to trigger the scanner off, the Trigger On Sequence and Trigger Off Sequence parameters allow you to define these serial streams.
• Tap Start>Settings. Tap on the System icon, and then tap on the Screen Rotation icon. This screen allows you to determine how your Omnii screen will behave depending on how the unit is rotated. All orientations: screen rotates to portrait or landscape to match the orientation of the actual Omnii.
Important: Refer to “Screen” on page 180 for details about this screen. 5.11.24 System Properties This program identifies the computer software and hardware components, indicating which components are installed, their identification, version or part numbers, and whether they are enabled or disabled. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
End Task: To shut down an application, highlight the program in the list, and tap on the End Task softkey in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen. Task Manager Menu The Task Manager menu provides additional options to help you manage your applications. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Total Recall Total Recall is a Psion utility developed to maintain applications and settings during a cold boot, as well as clone settings to other devices. This utility creates a restore point of a device at a known state. This can be...
A Settings Only Clone can be copied to a wider array of devices, but it should not be used as an autorestore profile. • Tap on the Create Clone button to begin the process. Your Omnii model type and OS will be identified in the cloning statement to ensure that you target devices of the same type. •...
Tap on the Manage Profile button to see your list of profiles. Highlight a profile, and then you can choose to View the Profile Summary and go on to the next menu, Profile Details. List of profiles Profile Details Profile Summary 5.11.26.3.2Profile Options Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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\Flash Disk\TotalRecall folder. In an autorestore, Total Recall only restores the profile located in the \Flash Disk\TotalRecall folder. If you store your profile anywhere else it will not be restored. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Autorun installation on next Omnii 5.11.26.4 Deleting a Profile • In the Total Recall home screen, tap on Delete Profile. • Highlight the backup you want to delete, and tap on the [-->](Next) button. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
• Tap on Start>Settings>System. • Tap on the TweakIT Settings icon. This utility allows you to ‘tweak’ or adjust system settings such as the interface, network and servers. 5.11.27.1 Advanced Interface and Network Settings Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
(replacing version 4). Modem Logging When this option is enabled, the Omnii logs AT commands (e.g., dial-out information, password string, etc.) that the administrator can monitor for debugging purposes. Modem commands are stored in: \MdmLog.txt. 5.11.27.2 Advanced Services Settings...
SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) Server The SNTP Server Name typed in this dialog box is used to synchronize Omnii time with that of the time server. A warm reset must be performed once the server name has been entered.
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Omnii charge indicator LED is red........205...
The pistol grip is attached to the back of Omnii using the four threaded inserts in the upper part of the Omnii casing (see Figure 6.2). Four M3x6 Phillips head screws are provided.
There are several Omnii carrying and protective accessories to help you work safely and comfortably. Attaching Carrying Accessories If your Omnii is not fitted with a hand strap, you can install it using the carrying accessory kit supplied. You’ll need: •...
Protective Carrying Case - Model ST6090 A carrying case is available for Omnii to shield the unit from damage. It is compatible with the hand strap. A variety of cases are available, depending on the type of end-cap attached to your unit.
Model ST4001 (USB variant): powers and charges the hand-held. It provides communications via USB 1.1/2.0 Host and USB 2.0 Client connectors and provides a DC IN port. When attached to Omnii, it allows ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center connectivity with your PC, and the use of a USB device such as a USB memory key or supported peripheral.
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(Refer to Figure 6.6). • To remove the charger, press down on the base of the clip arms to release them from the Omnii side rails and slide the adaptor off. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Connect the charger to an AC or DC power source using the appropriate regional plug or cable. Then connect the charger’s DC plug into the Snap Module’s DC jack. You can also attach an ST4001 or ST4005 Snap Module to the Omnii and use the Omnii battery to power USB or serial peripherals, for enhanced mobility.
The Desktop Docking Stations operate as both chargers and docking stations. Operating as a charger, both the battery installed in Omnii and a spare battery can be charged. Priority is given to charging the hand-held's battery. See “Desktop Docking Stations - Models ST4002 and ST4003” on page 202.
ST4003 Desktop Docking Stations Quick Start Guide, PN 8000203). It is critical that it be reviewed for additional information and updates. Omnii can be inserted into two desktop docking stations which are designed to charge the battery installed in the hand-held along with a spare battery pack: Models ST4002 and ST4003.
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Figure 6.10 Back of ST4003 Desktop Docking Station Locking arm Omnii Connector pins charging bay DC IN port Spare battery charging bay RJ45 Ethernet port Client USB port Host USB port DE9M serial port Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
The front-mounted LED on the desktop docking station indicates the spare battery charge status. The LED on Omnii is active even when the hand-held is inserted in a docking station (and in suspend mode) so that the charge status of the battery can be detected easily.
Troubleshooting The indicators, applications, and drivers required to use and monitor the desktop docking station as a dock (as opposed to a charger) are installed on Omnii — no applications are present on the docking station itself. 6.5.5.1 Docking station does not seem to power on.
Quad Docking Station – Model No. ST4004 Quad Docking Station – Model No. ST4004 Important: The quad docking station is shipped with its own quick start guide — Omnii ST4004 Quad Docking Station Quick Start Guide (PN 8000222). It is critical that it be reviewed for additional information and updates.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are uncertain of your receptacle grounding. The ST4004 supplies DC power to enable the Omnii internal fast charger. Normally, a full charge of the battery will take from 3 to 4 hours.
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Link LED 10 or 100 Base-T (solid amber) Ethernet connector Figure 6.15 Daisy chain configuration Maximum of four ST4004 Quad Docking Stations on one network cable Ethernet network cable Daisy chain cable Daisy chain cable Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Omnii Charge Indicator LED is Red If the Omnii charge indicator is red when Omnii is in any of the four bays, the quad dock cannot read the battery, is in charging timeout, or it is not a Psion battery.
Figure 6.16 Front and back of ST1002 with Omnii Mounting holes Release button Power/Communications port Psion also supplies a range of standard mounts for the hand-held vehicle cradles, and the Omnii vehicle cradles are compatible with all of them. 6.7.1 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations...
Insertion and Removal of Omnii If your Omnii is equipped with a cover, or the ST6025 double loop hand strap, these accessories need to be removed before installing the unit in a vehicle cradle. There is no need to remove other handstraps or pistol grips from the unit.
Two latches in the cradle hold Omnii firmly in place. Although these latches are designed for at least 100,000 insertion and removal cycles, they will wear over time and will no longer lock Omnii securely in the cradle. For replacement parts and instructions contact Psion. Partial disassembly is required.
For a diagram of a power with communications setup, see “Connecting ST1002 to vehicle power and com- munications in a typical setup” on page 215. The Omnii charging LED (see “Battery Charge Status LED” on page 30) indicates that external power is available, and it also indicates the charging status of the internal battery.
Keep in mind that Omnii will continue to operate with or without vehicle power as long as its battery has sufficient charge. If an unfused power source must be used, a fuse assembly (PN 19440-300) must be added to the extension power cable (the fuse and instructions are supplied with the cable).
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Note: The serial port is 5 VDC, 1 A maximum power out and is defaulted to off. To enable power to this port, in your Omnii desktop, go to Start>Settings>System>Scanners, which opens the Scanner Settings menus. In the Ports menu, select ON for the Power parameter under the COM6 port.
Battery Charger (6-Slot) - Model ST3006 Battery Charger (6-Slot) - Model ST3006 The ST3006 is designed to charge up to six Omnii lithium-ion batteries at one time. Important: The battery charger is shipped with its own quick start guide — ST3006 6-Slot Battery Charger Quick Start Guide (PN 8000204).
All charge indicators flash momentarily at power up to indicate that the charger is ready for operation. If you choose to wall mount the charger, detailed installation instructions are included in the Omnii 6-Slot Battery Charger ST3006 Quick Start Guide (PN 8000204) included with the charger kit. Be sure to locate the charger in an area where there is no risk of injury to persons walking in the vicinity.
Inspect the charge slot contacts for damage (are they bent, flattened, twisted or broken). • Try inserting a battery that you know to be working in the charger slot. • Reconnect the mains power cable, and check that the slot indicator flashes at power up. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Appendix A: Port Pinouts Omnii Docking Connector Omnii Docking Connector The docking interface on the base of Omnii is custom-designed to dock with a device via an array of spring-mounted pins. The following are the pin assignments of the interface.
Snap Modules Connectors Pinout ST4001 ST4005 USB Micro B Connector USB Type A Connector DE9M Serial Connector Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal VBus VBus GROUND GROUND SHIELD GROUND SHIELD 5Vdc 1A power out Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
USB Type A Power Pin # Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal VBus VIN (11.5 to 30Vdc) GND (not chassis ground) MOTION DETECT DGROUND MOTION DETECT RETURN (not ground) GROUND 5Vdc 1A power out Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Plastic Rip - provides mechanical polarity. BATT+ Positive lead of battery. BATT-CLK SMBus data clock. BATT-ID Connected to GND in the battery. BATT-DATA SMBus bi-directional data line. Negative lead of battery. Negative lead of battery. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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B.5.2 Color Camera Barcode Symbologies ........B-19 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Note: It is recommended that the default preset be used whenever possible. Factory Default This preset enables the decoding of frequently used barcodes. My Default The barcodes in this preset can be enabled, disabled and so on. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
This preset increases either the exposure time or the gain. Low power This preset minimizes the use of the flash so as to conserve the battery power on the Omnii. Glossy surface This preset minimizes the use of the flash so as to reduce reflection. This preset is used to read barcodes that are behind glass, or inside the plastic window of an envelope.
One preset – either predefined or custom – is marked as active. B.3.2 Selecting a Camera Your Omnii has a built-in imager and a camera. One camera must be selected for configuration. To select a camera: • Tap on the Camera Presets drop-down menu to view the camera options.
Type the name of the new preset in the dialog box. • Tap on OK to save your changes. The preset list is displayed; the new custom preset appears at the end of the list. It is marked as read and write. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
B.3.7 Removing a Custom Preset • Highlight the custom preset you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. A window is displayed warning you that you are about to remove a preset. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Choose a camera – either Imager, the imager located at the top of the unit, or Color Camera, the camera located at back of the Omnii. Important: Currently, only the ‘Imager’ can be used to read barcodes. The ‘Color Camera’...
Type the name of the new preset in the dialog box. • Tap on OK to save your changes. The preset list is displayed; the new custom preset appears at the end of the list. It is marked as read and write. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Removing a Custom Preset • Highlight the custom preset you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button. A window is displayed warning you that you are about to remove a preset. B-10 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Highlight a preset, and tap on the View button. The associated preset window is displayed. • Tap on the + sign to expand one of the lists so that you can view the parameter settings. B-11 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
To ensure that it will work reliably, it should be as close as possible to the original predefined preset. To change a parameter value: • Highlight the custom preset, and tap on the Edit button. B-12 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Tap on Yes to remove the preset or No to cancel the operation. B.4.13 Filter Tab – Manipulating Barcode Data To configure rules for manipulating barcode data: • Tap on Start>Settings>System tab. • Tap on the Imagers icon, and then tap on the Filter tab. B-13 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
10 sequential rules. • Tap on Start>Settings>System tab. • Tap on the Imagers icon, and then tap on the Translation tab. • In the Translations tab, double-tap on a Case # to create rules. B-14 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Match at index – matches the match string at a specified index. • Match and replace at index – matches the match string at a specified index and replaces/changes it. • Replace at index – replaces/changes unspecified data in a given range. B-15 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
When you have completed all the changes, tap on the Save button. B.4.15.2 Configuring Triggers Viewing The Trigger Configuration The trigger on the Omnii hand-held is configured using the Manage Triggers applet. The Imagers applet pro- vides a shortcut to the Manage Triggers applet. •...
In the Camera Presets: drop-down menu at the top of the PTS Imager Settings screen, choose Imager or Color Camera depending on which set of barcodes you want to work with. • Scroll down to the Barcode Presets. B-17 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Note: Your Omnii comes preconfigured from the factory for internal scanner types. To determine the type of scanner installed in your unit, go to Start>Setting>System>System Properties icon.
The value assigned to this parameter determines the time delay before the scanner is turned off, once the scanner trigger or button is released. This gives the scanner a minimum amount of time to complete its current decode before the scan is cancelled when you quickly trigger on/off. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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When you double-tap on this parameter, a dialog box is displayed in which you can choose a value of 30 sec., 1 min., 2 min. or 3 min. Note: This parameter is only used if the Trigger Mode has been set to Continuous On and Omnii is mounted in a fixed position; otherwise, ‘Low Power Timeout’ is not used.
The AIM ID (Association for Automatic Identification and Mobility) is an international barcode identifier. When this parameter is enabled, the AIM ID is inserted at the beginning of the decoded barcode. The barcode symbologies for the scanner are listed in Table C.2. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Enabling “Short Code” may reduce the robustness of the decoding since the hand-held must decode more potential barcodes; it is therefore not recommended for general-purpose barcodes with 4 or more charac- ters. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Appendix D: Internal Imager & Scanner Specifications SE955 Scanner This appendix lists specifications for the following internal scanners. For a current list of model numbers and descriptions for Omnii scanner pod and back cover kits, please contact your Psion representative or go to http://www.psion.com/us/products/handheld.htm. SE955 Scanner...
Laser On Time, Aim Duration, Power Mode, Trigger Mode, Bi-directional Redundancy, Symbology types/lengths, Data formatting. Ambient Light Artificial: 450 ft. candles (4844 Lux). Sunlight: 8000 ft. candles (86112 Lux). Laser Output Power (peak) 1.35 mW D.2.1 SE1224HP Decode Zones Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Redundancy, Symbology types/lengths, Data formatting. Ambient Light Artificial: 450 ft. candles (4,844 Lux) Sunlight: 4,000 ft. candles (86,112 Lux). Laser Output Power (peak) 1.26 mW D.3.1 SE1524ER Decode Zones SE1524ER Decode Zone A (Short Range, Small Codes) Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Works in any lighting conditions, from 0 to 100,000 lux D.4.1 EV15 Imager Decode Zone 0 Lux to 100,000 Lux Minimum Range Maximum Range Inches Inches Mil Size 14.5 35.5 High quality symbols in normal room light. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Operating Current 410mA @ 3.3V scanning with power save Power Saving Mode Ambient Light From 0 to 100,000 lux Regulatory Approvals UL, cUL, VDE certified, RoHS compliant, Class 2 Laser D.6.1 EA20X Typical Reading Distances Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Mesa, Code 49, UCC Composite Linear Code 39, Code 128, Codabar, UPC, EAN, Interleaved 2 of 5, Reduced Space Symbology, Code 93, Codablock Postal Postnet (US), Planet Code, BPO 4 State, Canadian Post, Japanese Post, KIX (Netherlands) Post Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
2.1 in. (5.3cm) 13.2 in. (33.5cm) Data Matrix 15 (.038cm) 2.3 in. (5.8cm) 10.2 in. (25.9cm) 15 (.038cm) 3.1 in. (7.9cm) 8.8 in. (22.4cm) MaxiCode 35 (.089cm) 2.0 in. (5.1cm) 13.0 in. (33cm) D-10 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Appendix E: Omnii Specifications The Omnii Hand-Held Computer (Model 7545) The Omnii Hand-Held Computer (Model 7545) Note: Performance specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice. E.1.1 Hardware Physical Dimensions Width • At display: 100 mm (3.94 in) •...
Compressed mode (CM) supported according to 3GPP TS25.212 UMTS features 3GPP Release 4 PS data rate - 384 kbps DL / 384 kbps UL CS data rate - 64 kbps DL / 64 kbps UL GSM/GPRS/EGPRS features Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbit/s) device interface UICC interface Supported chip cards: UICC/SIM/USIM 3V, 1.8V Special features Phonebook SIM and phone Antenna SAIC (Single Antenna Interference Cancellation) / DARP (Downlink Advanced Receiver Performance) RX diversity type 3i Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Psion offers the Cinterion MC75i EDGE WWAN radio and a Cinterion PH8-P HSPA+ WWAN radio. An Omnii Hand-Held Computer equipped with a GSM/GPRS radio has wide area networking capabilities. With this radio and a SIM card, you can wirelessly transfer data, and you use the Omnii voice option to place phone calls.
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By default the connection uses CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol); however, if your ISP does not support CHAP, tapping in the box to the left of PAP only authentication for: directs the connection to use PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) instead. • Tap on the Create button. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
A customer has subscribed for a static IP address. By definition this must be configured manually. F.3.2.1 Manually Adding a New Modem Connection • Tap on Start>Settings>Connections folder icon. Tap on the Connections icon. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Proxy server, choose this option from My Work Network. • Enter a connection name (optional). • Choose Cellular Line (GPRS) from the Modem drop-down menu. • Tap on Next. • Type the Access Point Name, and tap on Next. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
By default, all frequency bands are enabled. Bands should not be disabled without knowledge about which bands are used by your network; an incorrect setting will prevent the WWAN modem from finding the network. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
Even when a network is listed with an ‘Available’ status, it does not necessarily follow that it can be used or that the roaming agreement covers GPRS. F.3.2.5 Hearing Aid This tab allows you to enable the hearing aid service. Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
176 Snap Modules 198 good and bad scan, vibrate settings 176 ST4004 operator controls 207 Options tab 175 ST4004 quad docking station 206 Translation tab 177 troubleshooting 209 barcode clean start 15 parameters C-3 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Home Screen (desktop screen) 35 operator controls 202 customizing 36 troubleshooting 205 hotkeys (navigation bar) 43 installation at site 201 HSP HFP (Headset Profile Hands-Free Profile) Service ST4004, quad Commands (Bluetooth pairing) 110 operator controls 206 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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ST4004 209 text, converting handwriting into 74 Linear transcriber 74 Predefined preset B-4 Notes 72 Linear and PDF Notification, setting 101 Predefined preset B-4 Notifications and Sound, defining 101 Lithium-ion batteries installing 14 removing 14 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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32 Suspend Threshold tab 100 techniques (scanning) 33 to Port B (COM6) 179 troubleshooting tips 33 Power button 15 scanning Predefined preset B-3 1D internal 32 All B-4 appending characters 175 Default B-3 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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(handwritten note) 74 Ethernet 207 Translations parameters (bar codes) 177 troubleshooting 209 trigger mappings 157 ST4005 Snap Module 198 Trigger On Sequence, port replicator 180 Start Menu 45 Trigger Press Type, Manage Triggers menu 159 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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Windows Vista® 49 Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) F-3 Wireless Zero Config 128 Word Mobile data entry modes 86 Word See Pocket Word 85 WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network) F-3 GSM UMTS radio modem connection F-3 Psion Omnii Hand-Held Computer User Manual...
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