TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents Introduction ....................5 Document Information ................5 Changes ....................5 Purpose of the document ................5 Readership ....................5 Identification ..................... 6 Terminology ....................6 Intended Use .................... 7 Safety Notes ..................... 7 1.8.1 General Safety Notes ................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.2.6 Showing/Hiding the Keyboard............... 32 4.2.7 Basic Settings..................32 4.2.7.1 Calibrating the Touch Screen ............33 4.2.7.2 Setting the Brightness ..............35 Further Functions and Settings ..............36 Setting of Display Orientation and -Dissolution ..........36 Scan of Barcodes ..................36 Scan Keys ....................
INTRODUCTION Document Information Introduction The skeye.dart (V6) is a modern industrial PDA. It has been designed for the use as self scanning terminal or mobile terminal for field applications. You can choose between several variants. With protection level IP54 against dust and moisture and drop protection of 1.20 m the skeye.dart is proper for the use in rough environments.
INTRODUCTION Identification Identification Having removed the battery (see chapter 3.3.2) the serial number sticker with a labelling similar to the following becomes visible. HW 90240/V6G5R8B3E4S8. This does not only show the hardware version of the device (V6) but only the features like e.g.
INTRODUCTION Intended Use Intended Use The skeye.dart has been designed for use in the commercial sector and for acquiring and transferring data within buildings or vehicles or outside under moderate climate conditions. The skeye.dart is not intended for distribution to private households. Please pay attention to the information of this user guide, especially the safety notes.
INTRODUCTION Safety Notes ♦ Interference may be noticed near electric devices. Therefore, always pay attention to local safety regulations. ♦ Users with hearings aids must note that radio signals of electronic devices (with radio equipment) may launch into hearing devices causing an unpleasant noise. Maintenance, Service and disturbances: ♦...
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INTRODUCTION Safety Notes Ambient conditions: ♦ The temperature may not be outside the admissible operating temperature range of -10 to +50 degrees centigrade. The temperature may be within the range of 0 °C to +40 °C during charging. ♦ Do not discard the battery into fire and do not leave it in a hot place such as near a fire or on a heater.
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INTRODUCTION Safety Notes Operation: ♦ For operation of the device use the delivered battery only. Please use the battery only for the determined purpose. ♦ Do not use the battery in any device other than those specified in this manual. Depending on the device being used, doing so may cause abnormal current flow, leakage of battery fluid, heat generation, bursting or fire.
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INTRODUCTION Safety Notes Health hazards: ♦ If a battery leaks, and the electrolyte enters the eye, do not rub but rinse out thoroughly under flowing water and then seek medical assistance. Otherwise, eye damage can result. ♦ If a battery leaks and the electrolyte makes contact with clothing or the skin, the skin or clothing must be rinsed out under flowing water in order to prevent damage to the skin.
INTRODUCTION Safety Notes 1.8.3 Safety Notes for the Communication Cradle/ Battery Charger ♦ The battery may only be charged with the battery charging device recommended by the manufacturer. The utilisation of another battery charger might be dangerous and leads to an end of the warranty. ♦...
INTRODUCTION Safety Notes 1.8.5 Safety Notes on the Camera/Imager with LED Aimer (optional) If your skeye.dart is equipped with an imager module with integrated LED aimer, please observe the following notes: The LED light source is classified as a class 1 LED according to the following standard: IEC60825-1 ED 1.2:2001.
INTRODUCTION Disposal 1.8.7 Safety Notes on Wireless LAN/Bluetooth A Wireless LAN- or Bluetooth-communication can be realised using an integrated module. If your skeye.dart is equipped with a WiFI-/Bluetooth-module, please pay attention to the safety notes. Radio facilities – as well as Wireless LAN and Bluetooth - are subject to certain restrictions during use near electronical devices.
INTRODUCTION Explanations on this Manual 1.10 Explanations on this Manual The User Manual is designed to enable you to get your skeye.dart up and running quickly and is structured as follows: ♦ Introduction ♦ Taking into operation ♦ Software ♦ Communication/Data exchange ♦...
INTRODUCTION Explanations on this Manual 1.10.2 Registered Trademark The following terms and names used in this manual are registered trademarks and products of the corresponding companies: • ® ® ® ® Microsoft , Windows , Windows NT , Windows , Windows CE , Windows ®...
SKEYE.DART Variants of the Base Types skeye.dart Variants of the Base Types There are several different hardware variants available for the skeye.dart. In contrast to the other variants the FFE variant posseses additional GSM/GPRS/EDGE- and GPS modules. Fig. 2: skeye.dart FFE Fig.
SKEYE.DART LED Function Displays 2.6.2 Side View System Power supply Headset Imager/Camera interface unit connection connection Fig. 7: Lower side Fig. 8: Upper side 2.6.3 Rear View Loud speaker Stylus Battery locking Battery compartment (can be screwed) With screw Microstix 3 wing FPHM2-0,4x6 Skeye Order No.
TAKING INTO OPERATION Inserting the Micro SD Card Taking into Operation The mobile terminal comes with a separate battery. Before inserting the battery, the Micro SD card and the SIM card should be inserted first, if available. Inserting the Micro SD Card A Micro SD card as well as a MicroSDHC card can be used as storage medium.
TAKING INTO OPERATION Insertions of the SIM Card Insertions of the SIM Card *only available in the skeye.dart FFE version The SIM card necessary for the GSM/GRPS/EDGE function is inserted into the designated slot under the battery. • Remove the battery (see chapter 3.3.2). •...
TAKING INTO OPERATION Battery Battery 3.3.1 Inserting the Battery There is only one way to insert the battery. Insert the battery with its noses at the rounded part into the relevant recesses inside the battery compartment. Press the battery until it audibly engages. See also chapter 3.3.2.
TAKING INTO OPERATION Battery 3.3.2 Replacing the Battery We recommend before removing the battery: 1. Save data first. 2. Suspend the skeye.dart. Then, wait for about 10 sec. Only then the RAM is sustained. 3. At last, remove the battery. Push the battery locking down, keep it pressed and remove the battery.
TAKING INTO OPERATION Switching On/Switching Off the skeye.dart Switching On/Switching Off the skeye.dart 3.4.1 Switching On The mobile terminal is switched-on by pressing the round button in the middle. Power-on Power-on button button Fig. 15: Switch-on the device 3.4.2 Switching Off the skeye.dart There are three ways to switch off your skeye.dart: ♦...
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TAKING INTO OPERATION Switching On/Switching Off the skeye.dart Suspending the skeye.dart: 1. Tap [Start] in the task bar. The Start menu opens up. Task bar Fig. 16: Start menu 2. Tap Suspend. 3. Press the red key (bottom right) for about 5 sec or the On/Off key (bottom right) at the skeye.dart XKE for about 2 sec.
TAKING INTO OPERATION Switching On/Switching Off the skeye.dart 3.4.2.2 Automatic Standby – Power Supply Use the Power Supply function to save battery life. If you do not operate the unit for a certain time e.g. the display will be dimmed or the unit is set to suspend mode.
TAKING INTO OPERATION Switching On/Switching Off the skeye.dart 3.4.2.3 Complete Power Off by Removing the Battery Completely power off your skeye.dart in the following situations: ♦ if you do not operate your skeye.dart for a longer period of time (battery saving) ♦...
INITIAL STEPS Operating the skeye.dart with the Stylus Initial Steps 1. Insert the battery (see chapter 3.3.2). 2. Switch on the skeye.dart by pressing the middle scan key. 3. Take out the stylus (Fig. 9: Rear view). Operating the skeye.dart with the Stylus The stylus functions as a computer mouse.
INITIAL STEPS Microsoft Windows CE – Basics Microsoft Windows CE – Basics This mobile terminal supports the following Windows CE version: 6.0 (copy deadline, subject to changes). 4.2.1 Start Screen Apart from the application program the Mobile Terminal features the Windows CE surface.
INITIAL STEPS Microsoft Windows CE – Basics 4.2.3 Desktop Symbols The following list contains an explanation of the symbols which can usually be found on a Windows CE surface: Symbol Program Description Displays the storage locations available on the mobile terminal e.g.
INITIAL STEPS Microsoft Windows CE – Basics 4.2.5 Right Mouse Button Function The right mouse button is used to open popup menus that support functions like Copying, Deleting, and Sending. To call the functions of the right mouse button tap the element for which you want to perform the action and keep the stylus pressed.
INITIAL STEPS Microsoft Windows CE – Basics 4.2.7.1 Calibrating the Touch Screen This function is required to fine-tune the touch screen; the better the touch screen is calibrated the more precisely it will react. When calibrating the touch screen note the following: •...
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INITIAL STEPS Microsoft Windows CE – Basics 3. In the Stylus Properties window tap the Calibration tab. Fig. 21: Stylus Properties | Calibration 4. On the Calibraton tab select Recalibrate. The window for calibrating the touch appears. 5. Position the stylus in the centre of the cross displayed (the more precise, the better the touch screen will respond later) and hold the position until the cross changes its position.
INITIAL STEPS Microsoft Windows CE – Basics 4.2.7.2 Setting the Brightness 1. Launch: Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel The "Control Panel" menu appears. 2. In the Control Panel window double tap the following symbol: The “Display Properties” window appears. 3.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Setting of Display Orientation and -Dissolution Further Functions and Settings Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities … Setting of Display Orientation and -Dissolution Select: Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities ⇒ DisplaySet Select the appropriate depiction/dissolution and confirm with [OK]: Fig.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Scan Keys Scan Keys For scanning or camera operation you can use the middle round key or the keys at the sides. = Scanner keys Fig. 24: Scanner keys 01.07.2014 • 1.06...
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS HWImagerTool HWImagerTool The program "HWImagerTool"supports barcode and image scanning. The following functions are available: Background scanning Scanning barcodes is triggered by pressing the scan key of the mobile terminal. Depending on transfer settings successfully read barcodes are written to the window having the focus or are transferred via LAN.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS SysAP SysAP Launch: Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities ⇒ SysAP The following settings are supported: • WIFI Power: on or off • Bluetooth Power: on or off • Vibrator Power: on or off Fig. 26: SysAP, Modules Select the Speaker tab.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Soundset Soundset Launch: Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities ⇒ SoundSet The following settings can be performed: • Speaker: Loudspeaker volume for internal and/or loudspeaker of headsets Headset 1, can be connected via system interface Headset 2, can be connected via the audio interface for pick-by-voice applications (for PBV version only).
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS System Info System Info Launch: Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities ⇒ SysInfo Fig. 30: SysInfo ♦ The Versions tab displays information on operating system, serial number, and battery parameters. ♦ The Memory tab displays information on physical memories, drives and data memories.
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FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS System Info SysInfo Report File When closing the SysInfo window with [OK] a report file (SysinfoReport.txt) is created containing the same information as SysInfo With a double tap on the symbol My Device you can view the file. Open "SysInfoReport.txt".
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS Shell Config Shell Config Shell Config can be used to perform some useful changes: ♦ Hide/show Start button or additional menu ♦ Activate/deactivate quick launch symbols ♦ Show keyboard activated/deactivated ♦ Show/Hide 'My Device' or 'Recycle Bin' ♦...
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS SysBackup SysBackup Using SysBackup you can • create • restore and • delete a backup. NOTES: ⇒ Backup data saved with SysBackup should only be restored in one image and on the same hardware under which they were created, as otherwise problems may occur.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS SysBackup 5.9.2 Creating a Backup Copy all important data to the "\FlashStorage" folder or its subfolders. Everything must be backed up to ensure system settings are not lost after a battery has fully discharged or there has been a total shutdown. 1.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS SysBackup 5.9.3 Restoring the Backup • SysBackup can only restore backups created on the same hardware (compare HWI no) and under the same image (compare image no)! • In case of a KDI update, the backup should not be restored as the KDI no. cannot be compared by SysBackup here.
FURTHER FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS SysBackup 5.9.4 Deleting a Backup 1. Open the SysBackup program (see chapter 5.9.1). 2. Tap [delete]. The message "Erase backup files?" appears. Fig. 37: Erase backup files 3. Click [Yes] to confirm the message. The content of the \FlashStorage\SYSBAK directory will be deleted. 1.06 •...
RADIO Wireless LAN Radio Wireless LAN 6.1.1 Wireless LAN Network Settings 1. Set up a Wireless LAN access point that provides access to a LAN or the Internet. Follow the instructions of your Wireless LAN access point documentation. 2. Launch on the skeye.allegro: Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ Network and Dial-up Connections Start ⇒...
RADIO Wireless LAN 5. To manually set the IP addresses enter the addresses under IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway and tab Nameservers. 6. Tap [OK] for all queries to exit the dialog. 6.1.2 Wireless LAN Configuration 1. Double-tap the network symbol in the Systray. The following window appears.
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RADIO Wireless LAN Symbol Meaning Network not available Available network connected Network available Fig. 41: Network symbols 3. On the Wireless Information tab select a network and double-tap the corresponding selection for further options. The following window appears: Fig. 42: Wireless – Properties 4.
RADIO Wireless LAN • The network key and the network name (SSID) must be the same as used for the configuration of the access point. 5. Tap [OK] to close the window. The network symbol displays in the taskbar. Be sure to protect your Wireless LAN network. We recommend that you consult a specialist (such as a System house).
RADIO GSM Control GSM Control *only available in the skeye.dart FFE version If you wish to dial into the internet, for example via GSM/GPRS/EDGE, further settings are necessary. First, please check if the GSM module is switched on. 1. Select: Start ⇒...
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RADIO GSM Control 4. Enter the PIN given by your provider into the displayed keyboard. With every new registration and after a suspend mode the PIN number is asked again. In case you wish to set the PIN number persistently, please follow the instructions in chapter 6.2.2.1.
RADIO GSM Control 6.2.2 Further Settings 6.2.2.1 Persistent Setting of the PIN Number With every new registration and after a suspend mode the PIN number is asked. In order to avoid its entry each time, please proceed as follows: 1. Call: Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ GsmControl 2.
RADIO GSM Control 6.2.2.2 General Settings 1. Call: Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ GsmControl 2. Select index card General. The following settings are available: Enable GSM module Enable the GSM module Show GSM tray icon Show the GSM symbol in the systray Keep powered at suspend* Power supply of the GSM module also during suspend mode (battery life time).
RADIO GSM Control 6.2.2.3 APN 1. Call: Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ GsmControl 2. Select index card APN. Here you can change the APN afterwards, e.g. in case of wrong entries or a new provider. 6.2.2.4 TCP/IP 1. Call: Start ⇒ Settings ⇒ Control Panel ⇒ GsmControl 2.
RADIO GSM Control 6.2.2.5 GSM Info 1. Call: Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Communication ⇒ GsmInfo Some important information is displayed in this window. Here, signal volume and –quality of the GSM connection as well as further connection information are displayed. If you set a checkmark at T, this information is always in the foreground.
COMMUNICATION CRADLES Communication Cradle (USB Standard) Communication Cradles There is a separate user guide for the communication cradles: Ethernet communication cradles for HW 50241 and HW 50241/4. Communication Cradle (USB Standard) USB device USB host Power supply Fig. 44: Communication cradle | front and rear view •...
COMMUNICATION CRADLES Charging the Battery in the Communication Cradle • Charging in mobile terminal: controlled by the mobile terminal Battery charging: charging electronics • Charging duration: approx. 2.5 h (HW 19240) • Operate only indoors Ambient • Ensure good ventilation is available conditions: •...
COMMUNICATION CRADLES Desktop Cradle (USB with Battery Charger) Desktop Cradle (USB with Battery Charger) Spare battery USB host USB device Battery charger Power supply Fig. 46: Desktop cradle | front and rear view • • Glows red: spare battery is charging. LED: •...
COMMUNICATION CRADLES Charging the Battery in the Battery Charger Slot • Operate only indoors Ambient • Ensure good ventilation is available conditions: • Operating temperature: limit values: 0 °C to +40 °C, recommended range: 10 °C to +30 °C, • Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C •...
COMMUNICATION CRADLES Application of USB Host Application of USB Host Example: Put an USB stick into the connector of the USB Host of the communication cradle. The skeye.dart has now access to the data of the USB stick. Fig. 47: Communication cradle | USB stick NOTE! Please do connect only USB devices to the USB host of the communication cradle that consume not more than max.
TECHNICAL DATA Options Options The mobile terminal can be equipped with different optional modules. The equipment is indicated by a letter code (e.g. "R8"). If one of the optional modules has been integrated, the relevant letter code can be found on the serial number sticker.
TECHNICAL DATA Imager Imager 2D Imager CMOS imager for 1D and 2D barcodes (Option S7) Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels, 256 greyscale To record common barcodes and 2D barcodes Currently supported barcode types: (depends on the software used, e.g. HWImagerTool) Implemented 1D barcodes: 1D barcodes - continued: Australian Post...
TECHNICAL DATA ScanCam ScanCam • ScanCam max. usable resolution of the camera: 1280 x 1024 • (Option S8) File format used: RGB 565 • Optical format of the sensor: ¼" (4:3) • Pixel size: 2.2 x 2.2 µm • Lock: Electronic rolling shutter (ERS) •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Reset via Software Troubleshooting Reset via Software If an application does not react use the software to perform a restart. Via function Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities ⇒ Reset Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ Utilities ⇒ Reset (Cold) A warm or a cold start of the device can be activated. The system restarts.
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