Uploading Data In A Docking Station; Psion Ep10 Hand-Held Computer User Manual; Microsoft® Activesync; Windows Mobile Device Center - Psion EP10 User Manual

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EP10

Uploading Data in a Docking Station

3.17.1

Uploading Data in a Docking Station

Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in your
The desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transaction data to a
server computer when a radio link is not available.
Note: Refer to "Chargers and Docking Stations" on page 198 for more details.
The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or server.
Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connections to a PC or
server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection.
When an EP10 is inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the navigation bar at the top of the
screen. The EP10 also detects the presence of the Ethernet network.
3.17.2 Microsoft® ActiveSync®
If your PC is running Windows XP or earlier, your EP10 data transfers require ActiveSync software. If Active-
Sync is not installed on your PC, locate and download it from the following web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001
3.17.3 Windows Mobile Device Center®
If your PC is running Windows Vista or Windows 7, your EP10 data transfers require Windows Mobile Device
Center software. If it is not already installed on your PC, locate and download it from the following web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001
3.18

PsionVu

PsionVU allows the administrator to tailor how the EP10 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.
Important: For details about this application, refer to "PsionVu" on page 90.
3.19

The Camera

A built-in digital camera is available for the EP10. This option allows you snap still photographs or create
short video clips. The Pictures & Videos applet is used to access and configure the camera. For more details
about the camera, refer to "Using the Camera" on page 68.
3.20

General Maintenance

3.20.1

Caring for the Touchscreen

The top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside.
The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and
scratches. Using sharp objects on the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic, or crack the internal con-
ductive coating.
The chemicals listed below must not come into contact with the touchscreen:
• mustard, ketchup
• sodium hydroxide
• concentrated caustic solutions
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EP10 before performing data uploads.