CipherLab 8770 Mobile Computer User Manual 8700 Series Mobile Computer

CipherLab Co., Ltd. Mobile Computer 8700 Series Mobile Computer

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    8700 Series Mobile Computer  8700/8770/8790      Versi on 1.00
 Copyright © 2011 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All rights reserved The sof tware con tains proprietary in formation of  CIPHERLAB C O., LTD.; it is  provided under a license agreement co ntaining restri ctions o n use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law.    Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited. Due to continued product development this information may change without notice.   The information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the clie nt and remain s t he exclusive property of C IPHERLAB CO., LTD.  If you fi nd any problems in t he documentation, please report  them t o u s in w riting.  CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free. No part  of t his pu blication may  be reprodu ced, st ored in  a ret rieval sy stem, or  transmitted in any  form or by any mea ns, electronic, mecha nical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. For produc t con sultancy and  t echnical su pport, please contac t yo ur local sales  representative. Also, you may visit our web site for more information. The CipherLab logo is a registered trademark of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All brand, product and service, and trademark names are the property of their registered owners. The editorial use of  these name s i s for i dentification as wel l as t o the  benefit of  the owners, with no intention of infringement.   CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. Website: http://www.cipherlab.com
 FOR USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur suant to  Part 15 of the FCC Rule s. These l imits are designed to  provide reasonable prot ection again st harmful in terference in  a residen tial in stallation. This equipment generates, uses and c an radi ate r adio f requency en ergy an d, if  not in stalled and used in ac cordance with  the instr uctions, may  cause harmful  interference to  radio  communications. How ever, th ere i s n o gu arantee th at in terference w ill n ot occu r in  a particular i nstallation. If t his equ ipment does cau se harmf ul in terference t o radio or television reception, which can be det ermined by turning the equi pment off and on, the  user is encouraged to  try to  correct the in terference by one or  more of the  following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect t he equi pment i nto an o utlet on a  circuit di fferent from t hat to  which t he receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  cause harmful interference, and  (2) this device must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that  may cause undesired operation. FOR CANADA This digital apparatus does not exceed the  Class B limits for radio noise emission s from digital apparatus as  set ou t i n the i nterference-causing equipmen t stan dard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is su bject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  cause harmful interference, and  (2) this device must accept any interference received, incl uding interference that  may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil n umerique respect e les l imites de bru its radioe lectriques applicables au x appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites  dans la  norme su r le mat erial brou illeur: "Appareils Numeriques," NMB-003 edictee par l'Industrie. FOR HAND-HELD PRODUCT WITH RF FUNCTIONS This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an un controlled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body. It only operated in hand-held used.    IMPORTANT NOTICES
 If you only transfer data to the host wirelessly, please keep the minimum distance 20 cm between machine & your body. FOR PRODUCT WITH LASER CAUTION This laser component emits FDA / IEC Class 2 laser light at the exit port. Do not stare into beam. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.  The use of any bat teries or ch arging dev ices, which are n ot origin ally sold or manufactured by  CipherLab, will void  your warrant y and may  cause dama ge to human body or the product itself.  DO NOT disassemble, incinerate or short circuit the battery.  DO NOT expose the scanner or the battery to any flammable sources.  For green -environment issu e, it 's important th at batteries sh ould be recy cled in  a proper way.    Under no circumstances, internal components are self-serviceable.  The charging  and communication cradle  uses an A C power adapter. A  socket o utlet shall be ins talled near the equipm ent and sh all be easily accessible. Make sure there is stable power supply for the mobile computer or its peripherals to operate properly. CARE & MAINTENANCE  This mobile computer is in tended for industrial logistics use. The mobile computer is rated IP 64, however, it may do damage to the mobile computer when being exposed to extreme temperatures or soaked wet.  When the body of the  mobile computer gets dirty, use  a clean and wet cloth to  wipe off the dust. DO NOT use/mix any bleach or cleaner. Always keep the LCD dry.  For a liquid crystal display (LCD) or touch screen, use a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth to wipe dust off the screen. DO NOT use any pointed or s harp object to  move against the surface.  If yo u want to  p ut a way the  m obile computer  for a  period of ti me, dow nload t he collected d ata to  a  host comp uter, an d then take  out  the bat tery pack. Store  t he mobile computer and battery pack separately.  When the mobile computer resumes its work, the main and backup batteries will take a certain time to become fully charged.  If you shall find the mobile computer malfunctioning, write down the specific scenario and consult your local sales representative.
 Version  Date  Notes 1.00  Dec. 22, 2011  Initial release RELEASE NOTES
  CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 - For USA .......................................................................................................................................... - 3 - For Canada .................................................................................................................................... - 3 - For Hand-held Product with RF Functions ................................................................................... - 3 - For Product with Laser .................................................................................................................. - 4 - Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ - 4 - Care & Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... - 4 - RELEASE NOTES.............................................................................................................................. - 5 - INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1 Getting Familiarized with 8700........................................................................................................ 2 Features............................................................................................................................................. 3 Inside the Package............................................................................................................................ 3 Accessories........................................................................................................................................ 4 Getting Started .................................................................................................................................. 5 Inserting Battery & Memory Card................................................................................................ 5 Inserting SIM Card........................................................................................................................ 7 Initial Charging ............................................................................................................................. 9 Setting Local Time........................................................................................................................ 9 Power Management..................................................................................................................... 9 USING MOBILE COMPUTER...............................................................................................................11 1.1 Battery .......................................................................................................................................11 1.1.1 Main Battery .....................................................................................................................11 1.1.2 Backup Battery.................................................................................................................12 1.1.3 Caution of Low Battery Charge........................................................................................12 1.2 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 13 1.2.1 Read-only Memory (ROM)................................................................................................13 1.2.2 Random-access Memory (RAM) ......................................................................................13 1.2.3 SD Card.............................................................................................................................13 1.3 Keypad ......................................................................................................................................14 1.3.1 24-key Layout...................................................................................................................14 1.3.2 44-key Layout...................................................................................................................18 1.4 LCD ............................................................................................................................................22 1.4.1 Adjusting the Backlight ....................................................................................................22 1.4.2 Calibrating the Screen ..................................................................................................... 23 1.5 Notifications..............................................................................................................................24 1.5.1 Status LED ........................................................................................................................24 1.5.2 Audio .................................................................................................................................24 1.5.3 Vibrator .............................................................................................................................24 1.6 Data Capture.............................................................................................................................25 1.6.1 Symbologies Supported...................................................................................................25 1.6.2 RFID Tags Supported .......................................................................................................28
 8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.7 Charging & Communications ...................................................................................................30 1.7.1 Interface Cable Options ...................................................................................................32 1.7.2 Charging & Communication Cradle.................................................................................32 1.7.3 Understanding the LED Indicators ..................................................................................35 1.8 SD Card .....................................................................................................................................36 1.8.1 File System .......................................................................................................................36 1.8.2 Directory............................................................................................................................36 1.8.3 File Name.......................................................................................................................... 38 LEARNING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE.............................................................................................39 2.1 Application Module...................................................................................................................41 2.1.1 FORGE Application Generator (AG) ................................................................................. 41 2.1.2 MIRROR Emulator (CipherNet) ........................................................................................42 2.1.3 User Program....................................................................................................................42 2.2 System Configuration & Core...................................................................................................43 2.2.1 System Menu....................................................................................................................43 2.2.2 Kernel ...............................................................................................................................43 2.2.3 Program Manager ............................................................................................................43 SYSTEM MENU...................................................................................................................................45 3.1 Information................................................................................................................................46 3.1.1 Understanding Device Code ............................................................................................47 3.2 Settings .....................................................................................................................................48 3.2.1 Clock .................................................................................................................................48 3.2.2 Backlight ...........................................................................................................................48 3.2.3 Auto Off .............................................................................................................................49 3.2.4 Power On (& Wakeup Event) Options..............................................................................49 3.2.5 Key Click ...........................................................................................................................49 3.2.6 System Password .............................................................................................................49 3.2.7 Font ...................................................................................................................................50 3.2.8 Screen Calibration............................................................................................................50 3.2.9 USB VCOM No...................................................................................................................50 3.2.10 USB Charge Current.......................................................................................................50 3.2.11 Default Set .....................................................................................................................51 3.2.12 Reset Reader .................................................................................................................51 3.2.13 Contrast..........................................................................................................................51 3.3 Tests ..........................................................................................................................................52 3.3.1 Reader ..............................................................................................................................52 3.3.2 Buzzer ...............................................................................................................................52 3.3.3 LCD & LED ........................................................................................................................52 3.3.4 Keyboard...........................................................................................................................52 3.3.5 Memory.............................................................................................................................52 3.3.6 Touch Screen....................................................................................................................53 3.3.7 Vibrator .............................................................................................................................53 3.3.8 Echo Test ..........................................................................................................................53 3.3.9 RFID ..................................................................................................................................53 3.3.10 GPS .................................................................................................................................54 3.4 Memory ..................................................................................................................................... 55 3.4.1 Size information ...............................................................................................................55 3.4.2 Initialize.............................................................................................................................55 3.5 Power......................................................................................................................................... 56
 8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual   3.6 Load Program ...........................................................................................................................57 3.7 Bluetooth Menu ........................................................................................................................60 3.7.1 Information .......................................................................................................................60 3.7.2 Connect Setting................................................................................................................61 3.7.3 Security .............................................................................................................................62 3.7.4 Echo Tests ........................................................................................................................62 3.7.5 Pairing Test.......................................................................................................................65 3.7.6 Frequent Devices .............................................................................................................66 3.8 SD Card Menu...........................................................................................................................67 3.8.1 Run as USB Disk ..............................................................................................................67 3.8.2 Access SD Card ................................................................................................................67 3.9 Serial PPP Menu .......................................................................................................................69 3.9.1 Information .......................................................................................................................69 3.9.2 Connection Set .................................................................................................................70 3.9.3 Echo Test ..........................................................................................................................70 3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.............................................................................................................................. 71 3.10.1 Information.....................................................................................................................72 3.10.2 Network Setting .............................................................................................................73 3.10.3 WLAN Setting .................................................................................................................74 3.10.4 Security...........................................................................................................................76 3.10.5 Echo Tests ......................................................................................................................77 3.11 DoFTP Menu ...........................................................................................................................80 3.11.1 Local ...............................................................................................................................81 3.11.2 Manual............................................................................................................................81 3.12 3.5G Menu..............................................................................................................................82 3.12.1 Information.....................................................................................................................82 3.12.2 Security...........................................................................................................................83 3.12.3 3.5G Setting ...................................................................................................................84 3.12.4 3.5G Tests ......................................................................................................................85 PROGRAM MANAGER & KERNEL ......................................................................................................87 4.1 Program Manager.....................................................................................................................87 4.1.1 Download..........................................................................................................................88 4.1.2 Activate .............................................................................................................................90 4.1.3 Upload...............................................................................................................................91 4.2 Kernel........................................................................................................................................92 4.2.1 Kernel Information ...........................................................................................................93 4.2.2 Kernel Update ..................................................................................................................94 4.2.3 Burn-In Test ......................................................................................................................97 4.2.4 System Menu....................................................................................................................97 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................99 DOWNLOAD UTILITY.........................................................................................................................101 File Types .......................................................................................................................................101 Font File ....................................................................................................................................101 C Programs ...............................................................................................................................101 BASIC Programs .......................................................................................................................102 ProgLoad.exe .................................................................................................................................103
 8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................105 Cannot turn on when pressing Power key ...................................................................................105 Charging error................................................................................................................................105 Buzzer seems not working............................................................................................................105 LED indicator seems not working.................................................................................................105 LCD touch screen seems not working .........................................................................................105 Keypad seems not working ..........................................................................................................106 Vibrator seems not working..........................................................................................................106 Mobile computer seems not working...........................................................................................106 Cannot scan barcodes ..................................................................................................................106 Low battery condition...............................................................................................................106 Barcode or RFID reader problem ............................................................................................106 Cannot decode data after scanning.............................................................................................106 Unreadable barcode ................................................................................................................106 Un-programmed to read ..........................................................................................................106 Dirty scan window ....................................................................................................................106 Out of scanning range..............................................................................................................107 Cannot transmit/receive data ......................................................................................................107 Using RS-232 cable .................................................................................................................107 Using USB cable .......................................................................................................................107 Via Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................107 Via Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................108 KEY REFERENCE TABLES ................................................................................................................109 24-key Keypad...............................................................................................................................109 System Defaults .......................................................................................................................109 44-key Keypad...............................................................................................................................110 System Defaults .......................................................................................................................110
    1   Answering the industrial demands for versatile, reliable and high-performance computers, CipherLab has developed the  8700 Mobile Computer, a heavyweight for your all-day and all-intensive data collections in harsh environments. The whole 8700 lineup comes with Bluetooth integrated and provides you with 802.11b/g and 3. 5G con nectivity to opt f or, en abling more soph isticated applicat ions an d k eeping your business online all the time. The 8700 Mobile Computer is provided with  powerful features to ensure your timely data processing and  dispatching even in rigorous  industrial en vironments. It makes an  ideal choice for total wireless solution that meets challenges. Being programmable, this handy device works with custom applications or terminal emulators. This manu al gu ides y ou through the in stallation, co nfiguration, a nd operati on of t he mobile computer.  We  recommend t hat you keep one co py o f the manual at  hand for quick reference or maintena nce purposes. To avoid any improper d isposal or o peration, read the manual thoroughly before use. Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!     INTRODUCTION
2  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  GETTING FAMILIARIZED WITH 8700    No.  Description  No. Description 1 Scanni ng window  2 Styl us 3  LCD touch screen  4  LED for Good Read, battery charging and wireless data connections 5  Keypad, 24 or 44 keys  6  Battery Latch 7  Li-ion Battery, fit to compartment  8  Direct data-transmission/charging port Warning:  Always make su re the hand strap is well hooked and  screwed to the back of the mobile computer before use.    Figure 1: Overview
    3   Introduction  FEATURES  Ergonomic design — rugged yet streamlined, with hand strap for secure hold  Built tough to survive drop test and sealed against moisture/dust to IP 64  Dual mode support — one barcode scan engine plus the RFID reader  High capacity memory card (microSDHC) supported  Flexible wi reless sol utions —  Bluetooth i ntegrated, with con nectivity opti ons for 802.11b/g and 3.5G  FTP client support via 802.11b/g  Graphic monochrome L CD touch s creen supports double-byte characters and bitmap graphics  Programmable feedback includes buzzer, LED indicator, and vibrator  Quick l ink to  an y b ackend dat abase thro ugh MIRROR Em ulator programs fo r VT100/220 and IBM 5250 emulation  Easy cu stomization of  dat a coll ection applicat ions t hrough F ORGE Applicat ion Generator (AG) programs for preloaded  AG Runtime, batch a nd WLAN versions available  Programming support includes BASIC & C compilers  Accessories include RS-232  cable, pistol grip, charging  and communication cr adle, etc.  INSIDE THE PACKAGE The following items are included in the package. Save the box and packaging material for future use in case you need to store or ship the mobile computer.   8700 Series mobile computer   Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack   Hand strap   Stylus   Stylus tether   USB Cable   Utility CD   Quick Start Guide   5V Power Adapter
4  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  ACCESSORIES Rich c hoices of op tional accessories are ma de available for yo u to  enhance t he general performance of the mobile computer.  Pistol Grip  Protective Cover  Spare rechargeable Li-ion battery  Standard USB cable  RS-232 Cable  Universal power adapter  308 USB Virtual COM Interface Cable (convert RS-232 to USB)  Charging & Communication Cradle
    5   Introduction  GETTING STARTED INSERTING BATTERY & MEMORY CARD For shipping and s torage purposes, save the  mobile co mputer and the main  battery in separate packages. This will keep both batteries in good condition for future use. Note:  Any improper handling may reduce the battery life. To set up the mobile computer to work: 1) Hold t he mobil e compu ter st ill an d release t he h and strap f rom the bot tom of  th e mobile computer. Remove the battery pack to see the socket for an external SD card. The socket has a hinged cover. 2) Slide-release the hinged cover. 3) Flip up the hinged cover. 4) Fit your memory card (microSD or microSDHC) into the socket. 5) Put down the hinged cover. 6) Slide-lock the hinged cover. 7) Reinstall the battery pack into the battery compartment at a proper angle (30°~45°) that the metal contacts can meet. Make sure the battery is installed in place. 8) Slide the battery latch to the lock position. 9) Re-join the unfastened end of the hand stra p to the mobi le computer. Make  sure the hand strap is securely attached to the mobile computer before use. 10) The hand strap is ideal for one-hand operation and ensures safe a nd convenient hold of the mobile computer.  Note: For a new  battery, ma ke sure it is fu lly char ged before use. Alwa ys prepare a spare battery pack, especially when you are on the road.
6  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual    Unlock Lock
    7   Introduction        INSERTING SIM CARD The 8790 mobile computer is capable of data  communications over  free air, right on the  road. To insert a SIM card: 1) Turn off the mobile computer. 2) Remove the top shield by unfastening the four screws. 3) Find the SIM card slot inside the top of the mobile computer. 4) Insert the  SIM card  and make sure its  gold contacts  and notc hed corner are positioned correctly as shown. 5) Restore the top shield by re-fastening the 4 screws. Figure 2: Installing Memory Card & Battery
8  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual                 Figure 3: Inserting SIM Card
    9   Introduction  INITIAL CHARGING Due t o sh ipment, it  is  likely t he main bat tery an d backu p bat tery aren’t fully charged when you receive the package. B efore setting the mobi le computer to work , charge the main battery to full by direct charging using the power adapter (with the help of the USB Charging & Communication Cable or Cradle). Refer to 1.7 Charging & Communications. Since the  main battery i s the only source  that the backup battery taps power from, be  sure to install the main battery when you first charge the mobile computer so both main battery and backup battery get charged. Some key facts about charging the batteries:  Battery charging stops when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C . It is recommended the battery  be charged at  room temperature (18°C to 25°C) for  the  optimal performance.  For in itial c harging, it  takes approx imately 5 h ours for the power adapter to charge the battery to full on condition that the mobile computer is turned off.  It takes at  l east 24 hours to f ully charge  the backup  battery. Ho wever, it is not necessary to fully charge the backup battery for the mobile computer to work. Note:  In order to charge the backup battery to full, you must insert the main battery and leave it for at least 24 hours, whether the mobile computer is in use or not. SETTING LOCAL TIME If you need to set your  local time, go to System Menu | 2. Settings | 1. Clock. Refer to 3.2.1 Clock. POWER MANAGEMENT For any portable device, power management is a critical issue especially when you are on the road. Some tips are listed below to help you save battery power. Warning:  Using backl ight, wireless co nnectivity, an d perip herals on ba ttery power will substantially reduce battery power.  To speed up charging the mobile computer,  turn off the mobile computer and seat it in the cradle or use the charging/communication cable.  Bring a second battery pack on the road.  Disable wireless connectivity, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g or 3.5G when it isn’t in use.  Go to System Menu | 2. Settings | 2. Backlight, and configure backlight duration and brightness. Refer to 3.2.2 Backlight.  Go to System Menu | 2. Settings | 3. Auto Off, an d conf igure th e idle t ime (by minute) before the system shuts down automatically. Refer to 3.2.3 Auto Off.
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    11   This chap ter walks  you through the  features and  the functions that 8700  mobile computers deliver. The 8700 lineup includes the following variations:  8700  Bluetooth Class 2  8770  Bluetooth Class 2 + 802.11b/g  8790  Bluetooth Class 2 + 802.11b/g + 3.5G  IN THIS CHAPTER 1.1 Battery..................................................................... 11 1.2 Memory.................................................................... 13 1.3 Keypad..................................................................... 14 1.4 LCD ......................................................................... 22 1.5 Notifications.............................................................. 24 1.6 Data Capture ............................................................ 25 1.7 Charging & Communications........................................ 30 1.8 SD Card ................................................................... 36   1.1 BATTERY 1.1.1 MAIN BATTERY The mobile computer is fed by a rechargeable 3.7 V/4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack. When the mobile computer is turned off, it takes approx. 5 hours t o charge it to full f rom the power adapter (using RS-232 cable or cradle) or approx. 14 hours from the USB cable (at 500 mA). For power-saving purpose, always turn off the backlight while working in a w ell-lit area. When the backlight is on  for extended periods of time, the main  battery will become lo w sooner than expected. The smart battery icon on the LCD screen shows the status of power consumption. There are two ways to monitor the battery charge:  Examine the level of the 4-bar battery icon on the screen  Check up the voltage level by System Menu (see 3.5 Power)   Chapter 1 USING MOBILE COMPUTER
12  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.1.2 BACKUP BATTERY The backup  battery o n the main  board take s the respo nsibility to s upply po wer to  the mobile computer when the main battery is re moved or drained out.  When fully charged, the 3.0 V/7 mAh rechargeable Lithium button cell helps retain data in SRAM and maintain the r unning of  t he real-time clock and calendar for  at l east 25  days without the mai n battery. In the meantime, you ha ve to repl ace the main battery as  soon as possible. It takes at  least  t wenty-four h ours t o f ully ch arge t he back up batt ery. How ever, it is n ot necessary to fully charge the backup battery for the mobile computer to work.  Monitor voltage level by System Menu (see 3.5 Power) 1.1.3 CAUTION OF LOW BATTERY CHARGE The battery pack is the only power source  for the mobile computer to work.  It also charges the backup b attery on the main bo ard so the data stored in SRAM can be  retained properly. Therefore when the main battery charge goes low, you need to replace the ba ttery pack  wi th a charged  one or charge it as soon as possible. Most of all, you should upload important data on a regular basis. Warning:  Data loss may  occur with SRAM durin g low battery condition. Always save data before running out of power or keep a fresh battery for replacement.
    13   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  1.2 MEMORY The collected data ca n be sent ba ck to a  host computer immediately over wireless data connections, or st ored in  memory  ( SRAM) for a later upload. T he mobil e compu ter is  equipped with a  calendar chip for  accurate time/date logging. When  the main battery is removed or drained, the bac kup battery on  the mai n b oard takes  over to  ret ain the  contents of SRAM and keep the real-time clock and calendar running. When fully charged, it keeps said jobs up for at least 25 days. If you want to put away the mobile computer for a couple of days, you should be aware that data  l oss occ urs when bo th the mai n a nd back up batteries di scharge completely. Therefore i t i s necessary to  upl oad data a nd files before pu tting awa y the mobile computer! 1.2.1 READ-ONLY MEMORY (ROM) 8 megabytes flash memory for storing core, OS, application programs, fonts, etc. 1.2.2 RANDOM-ACCESS MEMORY (RAM) Options include 4 or 16 megabytes SRAM for storing data. Its contents will be retained by the backup battery.  1.2.3 SD CARD Secure Di gital (SD) car d i s a fl ash memory data storage device. Hi gh capacity memory  card (microSDHC) is supported. R efer to  Inserting Battery & Memory Card  fo r how to insert the microSD or microSDHC card. For more details, refer to 1.8 SD Card. Note: (1) When SD card is present,  the card  icon  will appear on  the screen and  flash while being accessed.  (2) For an SD card that has never been used on the mobile computer, a message  like “ Found N ew SD  Card” w ill be display ed all owing u sers t o scan t he card for  memory check. If you don’t feel the need for an instant check on the memory, you can select  cancellation and  perfor m the me mory check later thro ugh System Menu. See 3.8 SD Card Menu.
14  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.3 KEYPAD For input device, the mobile computer keeps 2 keypad layouts optional, either a 24- key type or a 44-key one. Both keypad gets programmable LED backlight as the screen does. Refer to 1.4 LCD for screen & backlight settings. Silicon rubber has been chose n fo r the keys due to  dura bility and easy activation.  The key cl ick sound i s configurable t hrough pro gramming or vi a System Menu. Ref er t o 3.2.5 Key Click. 1.3.1 24-KEY LAYOUT The l ayout of t he 2 4-key ke ypad i s si milar to a tel ephone keypad. It wedges alphanumeric, navigation, function keys, and a few symbol keys. Refer to Appendix III — Key Reference Tables for all the characters it enters.    Figure 4: 24-key Layout
    15   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  This 24-key alphanumeric keypad enters num bers by default. The ke ypad’s alphabet key  switches the keypad  to al phabetic input. A  few sy mbols are supp orted when the  keypad sits in alphabetic input, whether uppercase or lowercase. Press the  [α] key    (repeatedly) until the mob ile computer shows a n “ A”, whi ch we might as well call “the alphabet icon”,  at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all caps and a few symbols without holding down the [α] key. Press the  [α] key    (repeatedly) until the mo bile computer shows a n “a”, whi ch we might as well call “the alphabet icon”,  at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all lowercase letters and a few symbols without holding down the [α] key. Note the letter case doesn’t impact the symbols. An overview of the alphabet icons and the keypad’s input mode: Alphabet Icons  Keypad’s Input Mode None  Numbers, hyphen minus “-”, and dot “.” A  All uppercase letters and symbols a  All lowercase letters and symbols When inputting alph abetic characters, the l etters and the number printed on a k ey take turn to show where the cursor is  when you keep pressing that key; each press must not exceed one second. Fo r example, when you  keep press the num ber key [2], the letters  “A”, “B”, “C” and the number “2” take turn to show for uppercase while “a”, “b”, “c” and “2” will take turn to show for lowercase.  When you first press the number key [2], the letter “A” or “a” is produced.    When yo u press the n umber key  [2] t wice (t he ti me i nterval must not exceed  one second), the letter “B” or “b” is produced.  When yo u press the number key [2] three  times (the ti me i nterval between each  press must not exceed one second), the letter “C” or “c” is produced.  When you press the number key [2] four times (the time interval between each press must not exceed one second), the number “2” is produced. In order to  get the desired character, you ne ed to press the same key one to four times (the time interval between each press must  not exceed one seco nd). Only  when the pressing stops for longer than one second or another key is pressed will the system send out the due  key code or change over to send  another key code to  the active application program. The [f n] key   is pressed with a nu mber key . Upon you r pressing [f n] k ey, it s associated icon F displays at the bottom-left of the screen of the mobile computer. Press the second  key, sa y [ 5], to com plete the key combi nation and pr oduce [F5]  fu nction. Then the icon F goes off automatically.
16  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below: SCAN  Triggers the scan engine so it reads a barcode when reader function is enabled. ENTER  The two [Ent er] keys on both si des of  the [S CAN] key are use r-friendly and convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators. Both keys execute commands or confirm input.  Press the [fn] key the pre ss either of these [Enter]  keys to turn on/off the backlight for the LCD and keypad. Navigation Keys  These keys move the cursor left, up, down, or right.  Press the [fn] key  then p ress ei ther of up/down key to  decrease/increase LCD contrast.  Press th e [fn ] key  then p ress ei ther o f l eft/right key to  decrease/increase the LCD backlight brightness. ESC (Escape)  Stops and quits the current operation. ← (Backspace)  Deletes the precedi ng character where the cursor is. If this key is  pressed and held, a clear code is sent. α (Alphabet Key)  This key  is a modif ier k ey that requ ires a second key  pressed to get th e yellow-engraved letters (A~Z) and symbols. Icon  Description A  This icon appears a t t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen to in dicate keypad set to enters all uppercase letters and symbols. a  This icon appears a t t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen to in dicate the keypad set to enters all lowercase letters and symbols.
    17   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  fn (Function Key)  This key  is a  modif ier ke y that requir es a second key ([0] ~ [ 9]) pressed to deliver the value of key combination. Icon  Description F  In default state, the functi on toggl e i s set to “Auto Resume”  and operates as described below:  This icon appears when you press the function key [fn], indicating the keypad s et to the functi on key input. Press a second key to  get the desired function.  Once the second key is pressed, the icon goes off automatically.  POWER Key  In order to  prevent an ac cidental press of the PO WER key,  you need to press and hold this key for approxi mately 1.5 seconds  to turn on/ off the mobil e computer. Note: (1) Fu nctionality of keys i s appli cation-dependent. The  system will send the  associated key code to the application pr ogram, an d it  is u p t o t he applicat ion program to interpret the key code. (2) As long as a status icon appears on the screen, it indicates a certain mode has  been activated and it isn’t necessary to hold the modifier key.
18  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.3.2 44-KEY LAYOUT The 44- key keypad wedges numeric, al phabetic, navi gation, f unction keys  and the modifier keys. Refer to Appendix III — K ey Reference Tables: 44-key Keypad for all  the characters it enters.         Figure 5: 44 key Layout
    19   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  In default state, this  44-key alphanumeric  keypad enters numbers and launches the functions of F1 through F15. THE [ALPHA] KEY Press the blue modifier key [ α] to toggle the keypad  among numeric, uppercase alphabetic, and lowercase alphabetic modes. Press the [ α] key    (repeatedly) until the mob ile computer shows  an “ A”, whi ch we might as well call the “alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all uppercase letters without the need to hold down the [α] key. Press the [ α] key   (repeatedly) until the mobile co mputer shows an “ a”, wh ich we might as well call the “alphabet icon”, at the lower-left of the screen. The keypad starts to enter all lowercase letters without the need to hold down the [α] key. An overview of the alphabet icons and the keypad’s input modes: Alphabet Icons  Keypad’s Input Mode None   Enters numbers, hyphen minus “-”, and dot “.”  Launches F1 through F15. A  All uppercase letters a  All lowercase letters THE [FN] KEY The orange [fn] key makes the ke ypad enter the orange-engraved characters.  After the [fn] key is pressed, it requires you to press a second key to complete the action.   Here are the basi cs how this [fn] key works: You first press the orange  [fn] key   and  see an ico n F sh ows at th e low er-left of th e screen. T hen you press another ke y engraved with an orange-colored character/graphic to produce the following:   1) Entering that orange-colored character (mostly symbols). 2) Launching the functions of F16 through F24. 3) Increasing/decreasing backlight brightness for the screen and the keypad. The [fn] ke y i s set  to “Auto Resu me” by  de fault, which mean s the [ fn] k ey is en abled once pressed, and becomes disabled once the second key is pressed.   Here’s an example how you produce the function of [F16]: 1) Press the orange [fn] key  . The mobile computer’s screen shows an F at the lower-left of the screen. 2) Press the key [F6], which is engraved with the orange-colored “F16”. The system produces the function of [F16].   The icon F goes off.
20  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Functions of the common keys are briefly described as below. SCAN  Triggers the  scan engi ne so i t reads a barcod e when the re ader functi on i s enabled. ENTER  The two [Ent er] keys on both si des of  the [S CAN] key are use r-friendly and convenient for both right-handed and left-handed operators. Both of them execute commands or confirm input.  Press the [fn] key then press either of these [Enter] keys to turn on/off the backlight of LCD and keypad. Navigation Keys  These keys move the cursor left, up, down, or right.  Press the [fn] key  then p ress ei ther of up/down key to  decrease/increase LCD contrast.  Press th e [fn ] key  then p ress ei ther o f l eft/right key to  decrease/increase the LCD backlight brightness. ESC (Escape)  Stops and quits the current operation. ← (Backspace)  Deletes the p receding character where the cursor i s. If thi s key is pressed and held, a clear code is sent. 9 (Space)  Inserts a blank space at the position where the cursor is. ) (Tab)  Moves the cursor to the next tab stop. Ins (Insert)  Switches the keypad between the overtype mode and insert mode. This key is helpful when the mobile computer is working on terminal emulation. In overtype mode,  when you are  typi ng, the curs or overwri tes any character that is right after its current position. In insert mode, when you are typi ng, the cursor inserts a character at its current position. DEL (Delete)  Deletes the character at the back of the cursor.
    21   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer   α (Alphabet Key)  This key is a modif ier key that requ ires a second  key presse d to produce the blue-engraved letters (A~Z). Icon  Description A  This icon appears at t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen t o in dicate ke ypad set to enter all uppercase letters. a  This icon appears at t he lo wer-left o f t he s creen t o in dicate ke ypad set to enter all lowercase letters.  Alt Key  This key is a  modif ier key that alters  the next key pressed. The functiona lity depends on the application that is active at the moment. Icon  Description A  This icon a ppears wh en yo u p ress [ Alt] to enter the special function mode.  fn (Function Key)  This key  is a modif ier k ey that requ ires a second key  pressed to enter  the orange-engraved characters (mostly symbols) and produce  the function of F16 through F24. Icon  Description F  The function toggle is set to “Auto Resume” by default which operates as described below:  This i con ap pears when  you press th e orange mo difier key [fn], indicating the keypad set to func tion key input. Then you press a second key to enter the desi red symbol s or  produce the  desired function.  Once the second key  is presse d, the  icon F goes off automatically.  Power Key  In order to p revent an ac cidental press of the PO WER key, you need to pr ess and hold down this key for approximately 1.5 seconds to turn on/off the mobile computer.  Note:  (1) Functionality of  key s is applicat ion-dependent. T he sy stem will sen d th e associated key code  to the a pplication pr ogram, an d it  is u p t o the applicat ion program to interpret the key code. (2) Wh en a st atus icon  appears on th e low er-left of  the screen, it  in dicates a certain mode is activated and it is not necessary to hold down the modifier key.
22  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.4 LCD The mobile computer ships with a  3” FSTN  graphic LCD, 160 by 16 0 pixels res olutions, which can be programmed to display text or graphics such as specific font and  company logo to meet various applications. Options  Font Size (pixels)  Characters by lines English font  Font size 6×8 (pixels) Font size 8×16 (pixels) 26 characters by 19 lines 20 characters by    9 lines Chinese font  Font size 12×12 (pixels) Font size 16×16 (pixels) 13 characters by 12 lines 10 characters by    9 lines Other language fonts, company logo…  Programmable Note: The bot tom lin e ( ICON_ZONE) is  reserved t o display  st atus icon s, su ch as th e battery icon. 1.4.1 ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT The backl ight of s creen and  keypad makes i t easier to  operate the mobile  computer in dim envi ronments. By  pressi ng t he fol lowing key com binations, L CD ba cklight ca n be turned o n/off a nd t he brightness can be adj usted. Kee p pressing  the key co mbination until the  br ightness or  contras t d ecreases or  increases to a desired  level. Alt ernatively the brightness and contrast are controllable through programming or via System Menu. Refer to 3.2.2 Backlight and 3.2.13 Contrast. Note: Using back light on  batt ery pow er w ill su bstantially redu ce bat tery pow er. We suggest th at y ou dim  the back light while work ing in  a w ell-lit area or set  it to automatic power off when the computer isn’t actively used. Use the following key combinations to adjust the backlight for the mobile computer’s LCD and keypad, and also the contrast for the LC D. Combine the  keys by pressing  the [fn] key first and then pressing the second key. Key Combination  Action 24-key 44 key    + [Enter]    + [Enter]  Toggles on/off the backlight  + [Up]    + [Up]  Increases the contrast of LCD  + [Down]    + [Down]  Decreases the contrast of LCD  + [Right]   + [Right]  Turns on the  backl ight a nd i ncreases the bri ghtness of LCD/keypad backlight.  + [Left]    + [Left]  Turns on the backl ight and decr ease the bri ghtness of LCD/keypad backlight.    + [3]  Same as   + [Up]
    23   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer     + [6]  Same as   + [Down]  1.4.2 CALIBRATING THE SCREEN This LC D i s a touc h s creen that  supports to uch control  by a  stylus. It  also f eatures signature c apture so signatures  can  be saved to serve as receipt confirmation whe n goods are delivered to door. Refer to 3.2.8 Screen Calibration for screen calibration. Warning:  DO NOT contact the screen surface with any pointed or sharp object.
24  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.5 NOTIFICATIONS 1.5.1 STATUS LED A LED indic ator is recessed above the [SCAN ] button. It presents d ual modes and each mode presents dual colors. This LED indicator can be programmed to provide information that helps di agnosing the stat us of the  mobile computer. For exampl e, i f you are usi ng AG Ru ntime, y ou w ill b e in formed of  t he scann ing resu lt immediately. LE D1 is u sed f or "Good Read" and will become solid green upon reading a barcode successfully.  LED1 provides the information on the charging status and barcode reading.  LED2 provides the information on wireless communications. LED1: Red/Green  Red  Green User Power ON  User definable  User definable  Solid green  for Good Re ad by  default Power Off, B attery Charging System default  Flashing red: Charging System default  Flashing green: Charging done Charging Error  System default  Flashing red and green: Charging error occurs LED2: Blue/Green  Blue  Green Bluetooth System default  Flashing b lue, q uickly: W aiting fo r connection or connecting  Flashing blue, slowly: Connected --- Wi-Fi ---  System default  Flashing g reen, q uickly: Waiting for connection or connecting  Flashing green,  sl owly: Connected 1.5.2 AUDIO The mobile computer has a low power transd ucer type buzzer that is  programmable for status feed back. I n pa rticular, its freque ncy and duration can  be programmed for the alert of Good Read in the provided terminal emulation programs. 1.5.3 VIBRATOR The mobile compu ter is  integrated with a vibrator t hat is programmable f or status feedback. It mak es t he mobi le co mputer applicable t o w ork in  noisy environments. In particular, the vibrator can  be programmed fo r the alert of Good Read in the provided terminal emulation programs.
    25   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  1.6 DATA CAPTURE Options of different reader combination ar e supported including 1D+RFID and  2D+RFID. For each combination, both readers can be initialized and ready for scanning at the same time (dual mode operation). For example, if you press the [SCAN] trigger while running the preloaded AG runtime on the mobile computer, it will read a barcode in position or an RFID tag in proximity depending on which one comes first. Note: You can not have 1D +2D scan e ngines i nstalled on the  mobile computer because they are both barcode readers. Varying by  the reader type installed, the  supported sym bologies or tag types a re listed  below:  1D CCD scan engine  1D Laser scan engine  1D Long Range Laser scan engine (LR)  2D scan engine  RFID reader 1.6.1 SYMBOLOGIES SUPPORTED A w ide v ariety of  scan en gines is av ailable f or deliv ering f lexibility t o meet  dif ferent requirements. Depending on the scan engine integrated, the  mobile computer is capable of scanning barcodes of a number of symbol ogies that are enabled by defa ult while running the preloaded AG runtime. Refer to 3.3.1 Reader for functional test. If you need to scan barcodes that  are encoded in a symbology that is disabled by default in AG run time, FORGE Application Generator ( ForgeAG.exe) ca n help you  configure symbology settings and reader settings. First, ena ble the desired symbolog ies in FORGE Application Generator, and then do wnload the appl ication setti ngs to  the mobi le computer. Note:  In AG or C ipherNet run time, n ot all of the symbologies  are enabled by defa ult. Instead of running any of them, you can develop your own applications to control the scan  engine for data  collection. For d etails on  c onfiguring reader and symbology settings, please refer to the documentation of the software you use. Symbologies Supported (Default Setting: Enable/Disable)  CCD/Laser  LR  2D Codabar  Enabled Enabled  Enabled Code 11   Disab led Disabled Code 93  Enabled  Enabled Enabled CC-A/B    Disabled CC-C    Disabled Composite Code TCIF Linked Code 39      Enabled
26  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  MSI  Disab led Disabled Disabled Plessey  Disabled    Postal Codes     Enabled Telepen  Disabled    Code 128  Enabled  Enabled  Enabled GS1-128 (EAN-128)  Enabled  Enabled  Enabled Code 128 ISBT 128  Enabled  Enabled  Enabled Industrial 25 (Discrete 25)  Enabled  Enabled  Enabled Interleaved 25  Enabled  Enabled  Enabled Matrix 25  Disabled    Disabled Chinese 25      Disabled Code 2 of 5 Coop 25  Disabled     Code 39  Enabled  Enabled  Enabled Trioptic Code 39    Disabled  Disabled Italian Pharmacode (Code 32)  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled Code 3 of 9 French Pharmacode  Disabled     EAN-8 Enabled  Enabled Enabled EAN-8 Addon 2  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled EAN-8 Addon 5  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled EAN-13 Enabled  Enabled Enabled EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 2  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled EAN-13 & UPC-A Addon 5  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled Bookland EAN (ISBN)  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled UPC-E0 Enabled  Enabled Enabled UPC-E1 Disab led Disabled Disabled UPC-E Addon 2  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled UPC-E Addon 5  Disabled  Disabled  Disabled EAN/UPC UPC-A Enabled  Enabled Enabled GS1 Dat aBar Om nidirectional (RSS-14) Disabled Enabled  Enabled GS1 DataBar Truncated  Disabled  Enabled  Enabled GS1 DataBar Stacked  Disabled  Enabled  Enabled GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional Disabled Enabled  Enabled GS1 DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)  Disabled  Enabled  Enabled GS1 D ataBar Expanded (RS S Expanded) Disabled Enabled  Enabled GS1 DataBar (RSS) GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked  Disabled  Enabled  Enabled
    27   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer   PDF417    Enabled MicroPDF417    Enabled Data Matrix      Enabled Maxicode    Enabled 2D Symbologies QR Code      Enabled
28  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.6.2 RFID TAGS SUPPORTED The RFID reader supports read/write operat ions depend ing on the  tags. T he s upported labels include ISO 15 693, Icode ®, IS O 14 443A, a nd ISO 1444 3B. Currently, the  performance of some tags has  been confirmed, and the  results are listed below for yo ur reference. Refer to 3.3.9 RFID for functional test. Note:  You should study the specifications of RFID tags before use. HF Tag  Protocol  UID  Read/Write Mifare Standard 1K (Mifare S50) 9 9 Mifare Standard 4K (Mifare S70)  9 9 Jcop41 (Mifare 1K & 4K compatible)  9 9 Mifare Ultralight  9 9 Mifare Ultralight C  9 9 Mifare ProX  9 9 Mifare DESFire  9 9 Mifare Plus  9 9 Mifare Mini (Mifare S20)  9 9 SLE66CLX320P  9 -- SLE55R04 / 08  9 -- Smart MX  9 -- Jewel  9 9 ISO 14443A Topaz  9 9 SLE6666CL160S  9 -- SR176  9 9 SRIX4K  9 9 ISO 14443B SLIX4K  9 9 ISO 14443A Compliant  9 -- Dual ISO 14443B Compliant  9 -- EM4135  9 9 ICODE SLI  9 9 LRI12  9 9 LRI64  9 9 LRI128  9 9 LRI2K  9 9 SRF55V**P  9 9 ISO 15693 SRF55V**S  9 9
    29   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  Tag-it HF-I Std  9 9 TempSense 9 -- ICODE1 with EAS&AFI  9 9 ICODE  9 9
30  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.7 CHARGING & COMMUNICATIONS Normally the mobile  computer ships with a  USB cable for charging  and communi cations. A variety of cradles are also developed and made available to you to meet your needs. USB Interface Cable Task  USB Cable Charging  USB direct charging  500 mA: USB icon  0 mA: Disable charging for 8700 5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon) Communications  USB Virtual COM — If  you have FORG E Application Generator instal led on your PC, you  may use a download ut ility to receive data from your PC; or you can run HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly. USB HID — Run a text editor on your PC to receive data directly. USB Virtual COM_CDC —If you have FORGE Application Generator installed on your PC, you may use a download utility to receive data fro m your PC; or you can run HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly.  Note:  (1) If you are u sing USB Virt ual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from t he CD -ROM. Driver v ersion 5. 3 or lat er is requ ired. P lease remov e old er versions! The virtual COM port will not be assigned until the USB port is in use. (2) If y ou are u sing USB Virt ual C OM_CDC for t he first t ime, y ou mu st in stall it s driver from the CD-ROM. USB CDC  driver installer can be f ound in the “Windows” folder. It will proceed to install the driver to your PC. (3) A standard USB cabl e releases a COM por t in the fol lowing conditions: (i) the cable is det ached from t he mobil e compu ter direct ly, (ii)  t he cable is det ached from t he cradle direct ly, (iii) t he cable is at tached t o t he cradle,  bu t the mobi le computer is removed from the cradle, (iv) the mobile computer is powered off, (v) no application that requires a virtual COM port is running on the mobile computer. (4) For an  application program that requir es a COM  port to be oc cupied all t he time, it is suggested that you use a 308 USB Virtual COM Interface cable instead.
    31   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  RS-232 Interface Cable Task  RS-232 Cable + 5V Power Adapter Charging  5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon) Communications  If you have FORGE Appl ication Generator i nstalled on your PC, you may use a down load utili ty t o recei ve da ta from  your PC; or  you can run  HyperTerminal.exe to receive data directly.  Cradle Task  Cradle Interface + 5V Power Adapter Charging  5 V charging from the adapter (Plug icon) Communications  Depends on the cradle type and its associated settings —   USB  RS-232  Note:   Battery ch arging stops wh en the temperature drops below 0°C or e xceeds 40°C . It is recommended that  the battery be  charged at roo m temperature (18 °C to 25°C) for optimal performance.
32  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.7.1 INTERFACE CABLE OPTIONS When charging by the USB cable, the standard charging current is 500 mA. However, it is recommended that yo u charge the mobile  computer b y the exte rnal power source through the power adapter to speed up charging the battery.  If you want to disable char ging for 8700, change the charging current to  0 mA after connecting the USB cable. Refer to 3.2.10 USB Charge Current.              Warning:  It is  not allow ed f or the mobile compu ter to run  solely by USB  power without a  battery l oaded. It  will di splay a  war ning message “ Battery Missing” along  with an audible a lert. In  th is case,  y ou should in stall t he battery before restarting.  1.7.2 CHARGING & COMMUNICATION CRADLE The cradle supports charging and data connection at the same time. 1) Seat the mobile computer in the cradle. 2) Connect the power supply cord to the power receptacle on the cradle. 3) Connect the adapter’s wall-wart plug to a power outlet.  Universal Power Adapter Push & release  Figure 6: Using USB/RS-232 cable
    33   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  4) Connect the charging & communication cable if data connection is required. Note:  (1) Tighten the two screw-in connectors to secure the cable. (2) As the mobile computer will be charged via cradle, the power receptacle on the charging & communication cable is inefficacious.     Figure 7: Setting up cradle
34  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Charging & Communication Cradle  No.  Description  No. Description 1  LED Indicators (from left to right):  Charge  USB  TX/RX  Power Refer to  1.7.3 Understandi ng the LED  Indicators. 2  Charging Slot for the mobile computer 3  Charging Slot for Spare Battery  4  Cable Connector (USB or RS-232) 5 Power Jack
    35   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer  1.7.3 UNDERSTANDING THE LED INDICATORS The LED indicators on the cradle deliver the cradle’s status. For the charging status of the mobile computer’s main battery pack, check out the device’ screen.   Indicator  Status  Description Off Charging failed Red, solid  Charging spare battery Charge Green, solid  Charging done Off  No USB connection USB Green, solid  USB plug-in Off No activity TX/RX Green, flashing  Transmitting data via RS-232 Off No power POWER Red, solid  Power ON Warning:  Charging e rror may occur due to  a power failure or defected  battery contacts.       Figure 8: Cradle LEDs
36  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1.8 SD CARD A SD  card i nserted in  t he mobil e c omputer is direct ly acc essible for user’s applications. Yet when the mobile c omputer connects to the host computer via a  USB cable, the  SD card can work as a removable disk (USB mass storage device) as long as it is configured properly through programming or via  System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu | 1. Run As USB Disk. Refer to 3.8 SD Card Menu. Note: While running BASIC application, the size of DAT files on SD card can be calibrated. Go to System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu | 2. Access SD Card | 4. Check File Size to refresh the size of “A:\BASICRUN\TXACTn.DAT” (n=1~6). 1.8.1 FILE SYSTEM For 8700 Series, SD  cards of FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 file systems are sup ported and card formatting through C programming or via System Menu | 8. Next Page | 1. SD Card Menu  | 2. Access SD Card is supported. Based  on the capacity of the car d, it will automatically decide the FAT format: Card Capacity  FAT Format  Sectors per Cluster > 8 GB FAT32 16 ≦ 32 MB  FAT12 32 ≦ 1 GB  FAT16 32 ≦ 2 GB  FAT16 64 ≦ 8 GB  FAT32 8 1.8.2 DIRECTORY Unlike the file system on SRAM , the file system on SD ca rd suppor ts hierarchical tree directory structure  and  allows  creating sub-d irectories. Seve ral directories are reserved for particular use. Reserved Directory  Related Application or Function  Remark \Program   System Menu | Load Program  Program Manager | Download  Program Manager | Activate  Kernel Menu | Kernel Update  UPDATE_BASIC() This di rectory stores the  programs t hat are downloadable to the mobile computer:  C program — *.SHX  BASIC program — *.INI and *.SYN \BasicRun  BASIC Runtime  This directory stores the DAT and DBF fil es that are cr eated an d accessed i n BASIC  runtime. They are assi gned the  permanent filenames as follows:
    37   Chapter 1   Using mobile computer     DAT Filename DAT file #1  TXACT1.DAT DAT file #2  TXACT2.DAT DAT file #3  TXACT3.DAT DAT file #4  TXACT4.DAT DAT file #5  TXACT5.DAT DAT file #6  TXACT6.DAT DBF Filename Record file  F1.DB0 System De fault Index F1.DB1 Index file #1  F1.DB2 Index file #2  F1.DB3 DBF file #1 Index file #3  F1.DB4 Record file  F2.DB0 System De fault Index F2.DB1 Index file #1  F2.DB2 Index file #2  F2.DB3 DBF file #2 Index file #3  F2.DB4 Record file  F3.DB0 System De fault Index F3.DB1 Index file #1  F3.DB2 Index file #2  F3.DB3 DBF file #3 Index file #3  F3.DB4 Record file  F4.DB0 System De fault Index F4.DB1 Index file #1  F4.DB2 Index file #2  F4.DB3 DBF file #4 Index file #3  F4.DB4 Record file  F5.DB0 System De fault Index F5.DB1 Index file #1  F5.DB2 Index file #2  F5.DB3 DBF file #5 Index file #3  F5.DB4
38  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  \AG\DBF \AG\DAT \AG\EXPORT \AG\IMPORT Application Generator (a.k.a. AG) This di rectory stores  the DAT,  DBF, and Lookup fil es that are created  and/or accessed in Application Generator. 1.8.3 FILE NAME A f ile n ame mu st follow 8. 3 f ormat ( = sh ort filenames) — at  most 8 c haracters for filename, and at most  three characters for f ilename extension. The following characters are unacceptable: “ * + , : ; < = > ? | [ ]  On 8700 Series, it can only display a filename  of 1 ~ 8 characters (the null character  not in cluded), and f ilename ex tension w ill b e display ed if  prov ided. If  a f ile n ame specified is longer than eight characters, it will be truncated to eight characters.    Long filenames, at most 255 characters, are allowed when using the mobile computer equipped with SD card  as a mass storag e devi ce. For exampl e, you may ha ve a filename “123456789.txt” created  from  yo ur PC. However, whe n the same  file is directly ac cessed on the  mobile computer, the  filename wi ll be tru ncated to “123456~1.txt”.  If a file name is not specified in ASCII characters, in order for the mobile computer to display it  c orrectly, y ou may  n eed t o dow nload a mat ching f ont f ile t o t he mobile computer first.  The file name is not case-sensitive.
    39   This chap ter describes the softwar e preinsta lled on the mobile  computer — the  Kernel, System, and Application, and each has its own function menu. When a menu displays, select an item by either of the following ways:  Press t he navigation k eys [Up ] a nd [Down] to move be tween the menu items and press [Enter] to select one.  Press the number key that corresponds to the menu item to select it.  Use a stylus to tap an item from the menu to select it.  Follow the  on-screen instructions to cha nge a setti ng, or press [ ESC] to return to a previous page or menu.     Chapter 2 LEARNING SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE
40  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  On each screen, the bottom line displays status icons, such as:  The 4-bar battery icon indicates the current power status.  The status icon of input mode is controlled by the modifier key:   or    The status icon of function mode is controlled by the modifier key:   or     The turn-page icon ( ) indicates there is a previous page or menu.   To return to a previous page or menu, yo u may press [ESC], touch the menu title, or follow the on-screen instructions.    IN THIS CHAPTER 2.1 Application Module ..................................................... 41 2.2 System Configuration & Core....................................... 43  Figure 9: Software Architecture
    41   Chapter 2   Learning Software Architecture  2.1 APPLICATION MODULE The mobile computer  ships  with the  software package on the  CD-ROM. It includes  FORGE Application Generator (batch- an d WLAN- versions), MIRROR Emulator (V T and 5250 versions), download utilities, etc. 2.1.1 FORGE APPLICATION GENERATOR (AG) For t he easy dev elopment of  applicat ions, the mobile computer is preloaded  with AG runtime. Wh en y ou turn  on  the mobile com puter, it  di splays u ser application’s main menu as below. Batch AG  WLAN AG   Note: Batch AG s upports a utomatically uploading data to a h ost comput er when t he upload interface is properly configured. Once the mobile computer co nnects to the host via a RS-232 or USB Virtual COM cable,  a moving hourglass icon displays  on the upper-r ight corner of  the scr een to i ndicate the  mobile computer ready for  auto upload. Before you proceed to collect  data with  the mobile computer, conf igure the applicat ion with t he co mpanion to ol on your  PC. T his time-saving development tool  hel ps create  mobile computer’s application templates on your PC. For details on the AG application, refer to related user manual. Application Generator  AG Runtime on mobile computer  Companion Tool on PC Batch AG  U8700.SHX ForgeA G.exe WLAN AG  WU8700.SHX A G8700WLAN.exe Note:  FORGE Application Generator (AG) software package includes   (1) a companion tool for quickly developing your application — Batch or WLAN AG;   (2) several download utilities to make it versatile in use.
42  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  2.1.2 MIRROR EMULATOR (CIPHERNET) The mobile computer supports  VT100/220 and IBM 5250  ter minal emulation for  accessing a  backe nd d atabase. I nstead of  using FORGE Application Generator, y ou may downl oad the ter minal emu lation program,  i.e. C ipherNet Runtime, to the mobile  computer. Refer  to 3.6 Load  Program. T hen ru n i ndividual compani on tool  on yo ur computer. For details on the MIRROR Emulator application, refer to associated user manuals.  Terminal Emulation  CipherNet Runtime on mobile computer  Companion Tool on PC VT100/220  87xx-VT.SHX CipherNet-VT.exe IBM 5250  87xx-5250.SHX Ci pherNet-5250.exe 2.1.3 USER PROGRAM You may  need to d evelop your own app lication program. For devel oping cus tom applications, C ipherLab prov ides BASIC  and C compilers  through licen sing. For detailed information, contact your sales representative.
    43   Chapter 2   Learning Software Architecture  2.2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION & CORE For managi ng s ystem confi gurations an d m ultiple programs, each  mobi le computer comes with  System Menu,  Program Manager, an d Kernel Menu. Th e following chapters gu ide you  to how the  mobile computer is  configured for system  operation and program download. 2.2.1 SYSTEM MENU System Menu is bundled with BASIC Runtime or user programs that are written in “C”. It is prov ided f or sy stem con figuration, fu nctionality t esting, dow nloading f ont f ile an d program. 2.2.2 KERNEL Kernel is the innermost core of  the OS. It pro vides services for updating the kernel and bootloader, and repairing the system. 2.2.3 PROGRAM MANAGER Program Manager is part of the kernel. You may download as ma ny as seven applicat ion programs.
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    45   System Menu is a powerful utility that offers an interface for engineers (programmers or system integrators)  to view sys tem inform ation, cha nge t he co nfiguration par ameters, download programs and run diagnostics. As  System Menu is intended for engineers’ te sts and  maintenance ONLY, pa ssword protection is provided to pr event unauthorized users from  accidentally changing system  settings. Warning!  System Menu is NOT for the  use of any e nd users. T he system password helps ensure system safety and integrity. How to access the System Menu? 1) Turn off the mobile computer. 2) Press [7] +  [9] + [Power] simultaneously.   Chapter 3 SYSTEM MENU
46  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  IN THIS CHAPTER 3.1 Information............................................................... 46 3.2 Settings ................................................................... 48 3.3 Tests....................................................................... 52 3.4 Memory.................................................................... 55 3.5 Power ...................................................................... 56 3.6 Load Program............................................................ 57 3.7 Bluetooth Menu ......................................................... 60 3.8 SD Card Menu ........................................................... 67 3.9 Serial PPP Menu......................................................... 69 3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.............................................................. 71 3.11 DoFTP Menu ............................................................ 80 3.12 3.5G Menu .............................................................. 82  3.1 INFORMATION Select this command to generate the critical system information that helps diagnose the system.  System Menu | 1. Information H/W Hardware version S/N  A serial number assigned to the mobile computer M/D  Manufacturing date KNL  Kernel version LIB BSC C library version BASIC R un-time ve rsion. This entry is only present when a  BA SIC a pplication h as been downloaded USR  Application program version DEV  5-digit code for the recognition of the embedded hardware modules  For example, 1410-1 indicates the 44-key mobile computer is equipped with the CCD scan engine, RFID reader, Bluetooth module, and 802.11b/g connectivity. RFID  This RFID m odule ve rsion is  only p resent when t he 3 rd di git of the D evice Code  above appears 1.
    47   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.1.1 UNDERSTANDING DEVICE CODE The device code covers a few pieces of information about the hardware housed inside the mobile computer. The coding rule is tabulated as follows: Device Code  Modular Component  Coding 1st digit  Reader module  0= none 1= CCD scan engine 2= Laser scan engine 3= 2D scan engine 4= Long Range Laser scan engine 2nd digit  Wireless module  4= Bluetooth + 802.11b/g 5= Bluetooth only 7= Bluetooth + 3.5G + 802.11b/g (8770) (8700) (8790) 3rd digit  RFID, GPS module  0= none 1= RFID reader 2= GPS 4th digit  Reserved  0 5th digit  Keypad layout  0= 24-key 1= 44-key
48  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.2 SETTINGS This subm enu access es the mobile compu ter’s syste m settings  and c hanges their defaults.  An overview of the defaults: System Settings  Default Values Clock  Current time Backlight  20 seconds, Level 2 Auto Off  10 minutes Power On Options  Resume Key Click  Tone 2 System Password  Open access Font  System font Screen Calibration  Select thi s command to  align the co ordinates of the touch screen wi th those of the di splay underneath i t, so as to make the touch control precise. USB VCOM No.  Fixed USB Charge Current  500 mA Default Set (=Reset to Default) Restores your mobile computer to default state. Reset Reader  Restores the reader to default state. Contrast  Level 4 3.2.1 CLOCK Sets the clock / calendar time for the mobile computer. Enter two digits for the year, e.g. 04 for 2004. 3.2.2 BACKLIGHT Sets the backlight duration for the keypad and LCD.  Enter a value between 0 and 9999 (seconds).  Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to adjust the backlight level (4 levels).
    49   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.2.3 AUTO OFF Sets the mobile computer to  automatically power off after idleness for  a period of time.  Enter a value between 0 and 999 (minute). Note:  To disable this function, enter 0. 3.2.4 POWER ON (& WAKEUP EVENT) OPTIONS                                        This i s a su bmenu t hat confi gures how the mobile computer starts up a nd what event wakes up the mobile computer: Power On Options Press the na vigation keys [Up] and [D own] to sel ect betwee n “Resume” and “Restart ”. Press [Enter] to select it.  Resume: When the mobile computer is powered on, it resumes the last session of the program that was run before it is turned off.  Restart: When the mobile computer is powered on, the system restarts over. WakeUp Events The events set can wake  up the mobi le computer when it takes place. Pres s the navi gation keys [Up] and [Down] to move  between the events,  and press [Enter] to configure  it to  enforce the wake-up of the mobile computer or not.  PwrKey: If set to yes, the mobile computer wakes up when the power key is pressed.  RS232: If se t to yes, the mobi le computer wakes up when  connected to a RS-232 por t (by RS232 cable).  USB: If set  to yes, the mobi le comput er wake s up when connected wi th to a USB port (by a USB cable).  Charging: If set to yes, the mobile computer wakes up when getting charged via the cradle or direct charging.  Charged: If set to yes, the mobile computer wakes up when charging completes.  Alarm: If set  to yes, the mobi le computer wakes up when the al arm time is up. Alarm can be set up through programming only. 3.2.5 KEY CLICK Sets the  audible signal the mobile computer  produces when  a key is pressed on the  keypad. Select a desired tone for the buzzer or mute it. 3.2.6 SYSTEM PASSWORD Sets a password to control over user’s access to the System Menu, Program Manager and Kernel Menu. The password allows up to eight alphanumeric characters.
50  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Note:  The password is case-sensitive. To disable a previous password, press both [Enter] when you are asked to "Input new password" and "Verify password". 3.2.7 FONT Shows the font information. It displays “System Font” if no custom font file is a ctive on the mobile computer. If a multi-language font file is downloaded, you are able to select a font from the list. 3.2.8 SCREEN CALIBRATION When a to uch screen has served for a period  of  t ime, it  n eeds calibrat ion t o w ork accurately. C alibration improv es t he accu racy of  t he touc h scr een by  al igning the coordinates of the touch panel and the LCD underneath it. “Screen Cal ibration” is a command that  l aunches the mobi le computer’s acti on directly. Upon your selecting this command, the screen di splay four cross marks, one at a time at the fo ur co rners of  the screen. A ccurately and firmly tap on the  centers of these cross marks using the stylus to follow through the calibration. Warning:  DO NOT use any pointed or sharp object to tap on the screen. 3.2.9 USB VCOM NO. USB VC OM N o. is set t o “ Fixed” by  def ault. “Fixed” m eans the m obile computer will always connect to a host computer (such a s your PC) by the same USB Vi rtual COM port regardless of how many mobile computers are connected to it earlier or later. When the USB VC OM No. is set to “Fixed”, yo u can only connect one mobile computer to your P C at one time. Such  setting i s hel pful to configure a great amou nt of mobil e computers (for administrators’ or factory use). While in  other cases, y ou may n eed to set USB VC OM No. to “Change with S/N”, wh ich means the number of th e virtual COM port in use will vary by th e serial number of each mobile computer connected to your PC.  Press the n avigation k eys [U p] and [Down] to select be tween “Fixe d” a nd “Change with Serial Number”. 3.2.10 USB CHARGE CURRENT By default, the USB charging curr ent is se t to 500 mA.  For direct charging via the USB  cable without a power adapter, the standard charging current is 500 mA.  Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to select between “500 mA” and “0 mA”.  To disable charging the mobile computer, select “0 mA”.
    51   Chapter 3  System Menu  Note:  (1) USB direct charging, 500 mA: USB icon   (2) 5V charging from the adapter: Plug icon  3.2.11 DEFAULT SET Restores the system settings to default factory state, except for the reader settings. 3.2.12 RESET READER Restores the reader settings to factory default state.  3.2.13 CONTRAST Sets the contrast level for the LCD.  Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to adjust the contrast level (7 levels).
52  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.3 TESTS Provides a variety of functional tests on the mobile computer’s key parts.  3.3.1 READER Launches the test on the scanner’s reading  performance. Symbologies supported depend on the scan engine you use. Refer to  1.6 Data  Capture for the symbologies enabled by  default. Symbologies disabled by default can only be enabled through programming.  Press the [SCAN] key to start testing. To stop and quit the test, press any key. 3.3.2 BUZZER Launches the buzzer test with different frequency/duration combinations.  To stop and quit the test, press any key. 3.3.3 LCD & LED Launches the test on the LCD display and LED indicator.  To stop and quit the test, press any key. 3.3.4 KEYBOARD Launches t he test o n the keyp ad’s rubberized keys.  Press any  key to  see if the corresponding character display on the screen.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. 3.3.5 MEMORY Launches the test on  the mobi le computer’s data me mory (SRA M). The re sults wi ll display on the screen.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. Warning!  The contents of the data memory (SRAM) will be wiped out after test.
    53   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.3.6 TOUCH SCREEN Launches the test on the mobile computer’s signature capture with the help of the stylus.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC] or tap [OK] on the screen. 3.3.7 VIBRATOR Launches the test on the mobile computer’s vibrator.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. 3.3.8 ECHO TEST Launches t he test  on  the  mobi le computer ’s data  con nection est ablished th rough the physical USB cable or a RS-232 cable. Run the test utility on your PC while launching this test on the mobile computer. Select a desired baud rate if necessary.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. Interface  Description  Test Utility RS-232  This echo te st i s to veri fy the  connectivity via the  RS -232 cable between the mobile computer and a host computer. EchoTest.exe This echo test is to verify the connectivity via the USB cable between the mobile computer and a host computer.   USB VCOM  Echo — The mo bile c omputer wo rks a s a generic USB device. EchoTest.exe for Virtual COM  USB HI D —  T he mo bile c omputer wo rks a s a n in put device; sel ect keyboard t ype and Ca ps Lock statu s for running a test. Any text editor for HID USB  USB VCOM_CDC Echo — The mobile computer wor ks as a generic USB device. EchoTest.exe for Virtual COM 3.3.9 RFID Launches the test o n the RFID re ader’s reading performance whe n a  proximity card is present. Refer to 1.6.2 RFID Tags Supported for the supported RFID tags.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. Note:  This test is available only when the RFID module is present.
54  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.3.10 GPS Launches t he test on  the mobi le computer’s GPS receiver. It gives a general  review of  the mobile  computer’s real t ime s peed an d posit ion in formation, and also t he sat ellite count and signal strength.  To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. Note:  This test is available only when the GPS module is present.
    55   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.4 MEMORY Delivers t he in formation about th e mobile compu ter’s memory . It also in itializes the memory.  3.4.1 SIZE INFORMATION Delivers an overview of memory information:  RAM  — onboard SRAM for data memory  Flash — program memory 3.4.2 INITIALIZE Initializes the data memory. Warning!  The contents of th e data memory  (SRAM) will be w iped out af ter memory initialization.
56  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.5 POWER Delivers the mobile computer’s current voltage consumption.  Main (battery) Shows the dynamic status of the battery pack, which is the main power source. Backup (battery) Shows the dynamic status of the button cell, which supplies power to retain data in SRAM. Warning!  Always ex amine t he b attery icon on the de vice screen so  you wi ll be alerted for a low battery condition.
    57   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.6 LOAD PROGRAM Launches t he mobi le computer’s L oad Program serv ice provided by  the kernel. After  a program is downloaded to  the mobile comp uter, you won’t be abl e to return to  System Menu by pressing [ESC] as the kernel will take over the job. In  this case, restart the mobile computer to activate the new program. Refer to Appendix I Download Utility.  Note:  When RS-232 is selected for the transmission interface, the mobile computer stays in download mode for about 30 seconds only. The preparation (such as connecting the RS-232 cable) and the kernel update  s hould be done before the download  mode expires. The following files are downloadable by Load Program command: .SHX Program  Downloadable C program files and/or font file:  AG Runtime:  U8700.shx (Batch AG) WU8700.shx (WLAN AG)  CipherNet Runtime:  87xx-5250.shx (CipherNet-5250) 87xx-VT.shx (CipherNet-VT)  BASIC RuntimeNote:  B8700.shx Program File  User program   Font File  Refer to the Font Files folder on CD-ROM. If you have downloaded a BASIC Runtime program, you will be able to select whether to download a  C program  (.SHX)  or  BASIC prog ram (.S YN) the next ti me you  acc ess t he Load Program command. Note: (1) “Load Basic” menu  is on ly av ailable af ter y ou h ave down loaded a BASIC  Runtime program. (2) In  add ition to  the sys tem font, t here can  be on ly on e more  font f ile downloaded to the mobile computer.
58  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  SETTINGS Interface Options  Description RS232  Loading programs from RS232-interfaced devices such as your PC.  The mobile computer nee ds t o connect to  your PC with a RS 232 cable. Baud rate setti ngs are necessary o n both  your PC and  the mobile computer. USB VCOM  Loading programs from USB-i nterfaced devi ces such as Your P C. Th e mobile computer needs to connect to your PC with a USB cable. Bluetooth  Loading programs from Bluetooth-enabled devices. SD Card  Loading p rograms d irectly fr om t he SD Ca rd in serted in  t he mo bile computer. USB VCOM_CDC  Loading prog rams from US B-interfaced devi ces such as Your P C. Th e mobile computer needs to connect to your PC with a USB cable.  Baud Rate Available baud rate options: 115200/57600/38400/19200/9600 bps LOAD PROGRAM VIA BLUETOOTH 3) Go to  System Menu |  7. Bluetooth Menu |  3. Security, a nd configure the  following Bluetooth settings first.  Authentication  PIN code 4) Go to System Menu | 6. Load Program and select Bluetooth. 5) Have y our PC in itiate the pairin g w ith the mobile computer by  clicking [Pair Device] and/or [Connect Bluetooth Serial Port]. 6) On y our PC,  run the download utility ProgLoad.exe. In  [C omm set ting] group  box, make the following settings: -  Select RS-232 for [Comm type], so as to access Bluetooth SPP. -  Configure [C OM port]  properties according to the Bluetooth  COM port generated on your PC. Go to start | Control Panel | System | Hardware | COM & LPT to check it up.
    59   Chapter 3  System Menu  LOAD PROGRAM VIA SD CARD  1) If you have copied the desired program file(s) to your SD card, go to System Menu | 6. Load Program and  select SD Card. Yo u will s ee a  list of all the files under  the directory “\Program”, as shown above. 2) Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the listed files. 3) Press [Enter] to view information of the program file. 4) Press [Enter] to confirm downloading the program file to the mobile computer. Press [ESC] to abort the download task.  Press the navigation keys to move between the files. Press [Enter] to select and view the information of the selected program file.
60  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.7 BLUETOOTH MENU Sets the mobile computer to work  with other Bluetooth devices. It takes correct settings to enable the Bluetooth communication. Bluetooth Settings  Default Value  HID  SPP  DUN Connect Setting  Items Need to Be Checked Local Name Remote Name Broadcast Me Power Saving BT-GPRS AP Name DHCP Local IP Address Model no. + Serial no. --- Enable Enable --- Enable 0.0.0.0 v --- v v --- --- --- v --- v v --- --- --- v --- v v (v)Note (v)Note (v)Note Security   Items Need to Be Checked Authentication PIN Code Disable --- v v v v v v Note:  BT-GPRS AP Name, DHC P and local IP Address are  required for DUN-GPRS m ode only. 3.7.1 INFORMATION Delivers the mobile computer’s Bluetooth network configuration.  Bluetooth Menu | 1. Information LIB  Kernel version MAC  MAC address of the Bluetooth module IAM  A name given to the mobile computer for identification  By defaul t, it i s comprised  of the model  number and the  serial numb er. (Identical to Bluetooth Menu | 2. Connect Set | 1. Local Name)
    61   Chapter 3  System Menu  CTY  "Normal" means all 79 channels are available for frequency-hopping.  There are ba ndwidth limitations for 2.4 GHz IS M band i n some countri es. F or example, only 23 RF  channels are def ined instead of 79 RF channels in Japan, Spain and France. DHCP  DHCP server in use or not  It will automatically become enabled while connecting to a BT-GPRS AP. IP  IP address of the mobile computer 3.7.2 CONNECT SETTING Sets the necessary parameters for mobile computer’s Bluetooth networking.  Local Name Enter a name for identifying the mobile computer.  By default, it is comprised of the model number and the serial number. Remote Name Leave it empty unless you want to make a specific connection. Broadcast Me Options — Enable or Disable  For in itial c onnection, broadcasting mu st b e enabled so other Bl uetooth devi ces can d iscover the mobile computer.  For security concerns, you may disable it in future use to hide the mobile computer from other Bluetooth devices. Power Saving Sets the mobile computer to the low power consumption mode. Options — Enable or Disable (Only the Sniff mode is supported.) BT-GPRS AP Name For DUN-GPRS mode, enter the AP name for connecting to the content server. DHCP Options - Enable or Disable  Local IP Address
62  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary. Note:  BT-GPRS AP Name,  DHCP and local IP Address are required for DUN-GPRS m ode only.  3.7.3 SECURITY Sets or modifies the security parameters for the mobile computer’s Bluetooth connection.  Authentication Such “Authe ntication” concerns the  pre-pairing vali dation between two Bl uetooth devi ces befor e they can communicate with each other. Options available are Enable and Disable. PIN Code Enter a  “P in Code” to function fo r t he e ncryption ke y value. Pairing is o nly a chievable when t wo Bluetooth devices present the same Pin Code.  Up to 16 characters, in ASCII format. Note: When aut hentication i s enabled without pro viding a pr e-set PIN code, the mobile computer supports dynamic input of PIN code during pairing. 3.7.4 ECHO TESTS Launches the echo tests that verify the mobile computer’s Bluetooth connectivity to make sure it sits within the wireless transmission range. Press [ESC] to stop and quit the test. Some key terms addressed in the submenu are defined as follows:   SPP:    Serial Port Profile Bluetooth SPP i s for Bl uetooth-enabled devi ces suc h as  the mobile computer to wirelessly connect to an ad hoc network.  DUN: Di al-Up Networking Profile Bluetooth DUN i s for Bl uetooth-enabled devi ces such  as the  mobile computer to access the Internet and other dial-up services.
    63   Chapter 3  System Menu  - DUN Modem – Select this com mand to  have the m obile computer access a Bluetooth mo dem or mobile  phone to  use it as a wireless modem. - DUN GPRS – Select this command to  have the mobile computer access a GPRS-enabled mobile phone to connect to a GPRS AP.  HID:    Human Interface Device Profile Bluetooth HID enables the mobile computer to function as an i nput device (such as  a  keyboard) f or anot her Bluetooth e nabled devi ce suc h as  your PC.
64  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  SPP Master Sets the mobile computer as a master device. 1.  Pairing with your PC (slave) must be completed first. 2.  Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include: - Select “RS-232” for interface. - Use the (incoming) Bluetooth COM port that has been paired. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 3.  Start the echo test on both sides. The mobile computer will try to connect to PC (slave). SPP Slave Sets the mobile computer as a slave device. 1.  Enable Authentication and set PIN code on the mobile computer. 2.  Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include: - Select “RS-232” for interface. - Use the Bluetooth COM port that has been configured as “outgoing”. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 3.  Start the echo test on both sides. 4.  The mobile computer will wait for PC (master) to start the connection. 5.  Enter the preset PIN code for authentication on your PC. DUN Modem Sets the mobile computer to connect to a Bluetooth modem or mobile phone. 1.  Pairing with that mobile phone must be completed first. Select “DialUp Network” for Target Machine options. 2.  Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include: - Select “Modem” for interface. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 3.  Start the echo test on both sides. 4.  The mobile computer will connect to the mobile phone that dials up to your PC. HID Test Sets the mobile computer as an input device for another Bluetooth-enabled device. 1.  Pair the mobile computer with another Bluetooth-enabled device (such as your PC) first 2.  On the mobil e computer,  sel ect HID Test. Configure keyboa rd type  and upper/l ower case mode when you are prompted to. Then the mobile computer enters HID test mode and tries to make up B luetooth connection with your PC. As soon as the co nnection is reached, 8700 wil l display a ready messa ge on the screen. (It is suggested to that you disable the Authentication on the mobile computer.) 3.  On your PC, run a text editor. 4.  You can proceed to input data via the mobile computer’s keypad.
    65   Chapter 3  System Menu    DUN GPRS Sets the mobile computer to connect to a mobile phone with 3.5G functionality. 1.  Pairing with that mobile phone must be completed first. On the mobile computer, under when you are prompted to select the type of the target device, select “DialUp Network”. 2.  Under the mobi le computer’s  Echo Tests |  5. DUN GPRS command, enter the IP and port  number of the server. 3.  Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include: - Select “TCP/IP – Server” for interface. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 4.  Start the echo test on both sides. 5.  The mobi le computer wi ll connect to  the mobile phone that di als up a GPRS AP, and fi nally connect to your PC (server) through the GPRS AP.  3.7.5 PAIRING TEST Launches th e test if  pairing is ach ieved bet ween two Blu etooth-enabled dev ices. P airing deals with the procedure  whereby two  Bluetooth-enabled devices accept each other’s  connection request by creating an d exch anging a lin k k ey. Such lin k k ey remains efficacious for  authentication when the  two Bluetooth-enabled device s are exchanging information in the future  1) As soon as P airing Test is select ed, th e mobile compu ter starts to inquire the discoverable Bluetooth device(s) nearby, and the system will generate a list of them. 2) Select a target device to test connection. For th e device n ame, it  can on ly display a max imum len gth of 11 ch aracters. When the device name is too long, it will be truncated automatically. 3) Select a Bluetooth service from the “Target Machine” menu. To stop and quit the test, press [ESC]. After pairing succeeds, the target device will be added to the Frequent Devices list for quick connection in the future. Note: For t he in itial u se of Blu etooth n etworking, the pairin g procedu re must  be done before the Echo tests.
66  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.7.6 FREQUENT DEVICES Lists the devices the mobile computer has recently Bluetooth-connected to. Such list gets updated ea ch time pairing is achieved for  the mobile co mputer with another  Bluetooth device. Listed are the connected devices with any of the following services:  Serial Port (SPP)  Dial-Up Networking (DUN)  Human Interface Device (HID) For the device name,  maximum 11 characters  are displayed. When  the de vice name is longer, it is truncated automatically.  Note:  To unpair any device, simply delete the device from this list.
    67   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.8 SD CARD MENU Sets the mobile computer to a removabl e disk when equipped with a  SD card. The files on the SD card can be accessed directly.  Note:  (1) As soon as a SD card is installed in the mobile computer, the card icon appears at the bottom of the screen.  When the SD  card is  accessed, suc h icon starts  to  blink. (2) As long as the mobile computer is pre installed w ith Batch AG ru ntime, it  w ill automatically create tw o working directories “\AG\IMPORT” and “\AG\EXPORT” as soon as a SD card is inserted. 3.8.1 RUN AS USB DISK When the  mobile computer is eq uipped with  a SD card and connected to your PC via a USB cable, it runs as a removable disk (U SB mass storage device) as long as it is configured properly through programming or via your selection of [Run as USB Disk]. Note:   The SD card must be properly configured through programming or the menu here. 3.8.2 ACCESS SD CARD Edits the files on the SD card or formats the SD card. Edit Files Views and edits the files on the SD card. Format Formats the SD card and recreates file system. If the current file system on the SD card isn’t desired any more, you can format the SD card.    If the capacity is 32 MB or less, the file system recreated will be FAT12.  If the capacity is 32 MB~2 GB, the file system recreated will be FAT16.  If the capacity is more than 2 GB, the file system recreated will be FAT32. Warning!  The contents on the SD card will be wiped out after formatting.
68  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Check Memory Checks the memory size of the SD card inserted.  For an SD card that has never been used on the mobile computer, a message like “Found New SD Card” will  di splay a llowing users to scan  the c ard for mem ory check. However you can select cancellation and run the memory check later. Check File Size Calibrates the size of the DAT files on the SD card when running BASIC application. This command also refreshes the size of “A:\BASICRUN\TXACTn.DAT” (n=1~6). Note:  “Check File Size” is on ly av ailable after a BASIC Run time program is downloaded to the mobile computer.
    69   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.9 SERIAL PPP MENU Enables the mobile computer  to connect to a generic modem by seri al PPP to access the Internet. The parameters must be correctly set to establish the connection.  Point-to-Point Protocol  (PPP) is a  method of  connecting the mobile  computer to t he Internet over seria l lin ks. It send s TCP/I P p ackets to a  server tha t connects  to the  Internet.   3.9.1 INFORMATION Delivers the serial PPP library version.  Serial PPP Menu | 1. Information LIB  Kernel version  All user libraries reside in Kernel; no external libraries are required.
70  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.9.2 CONNECTION SET Sets the mobile computer’s serial PPP connection to a generic modem.  DialUp Number Enter the number provided by your ISP. Login Name Enter the login name provided by your ISP. Login Password Enter the login password provided by your ISP. Baud Rate Select a desired baud rate. 3.9.3 ECHO TEST Launches t he echo t ests that  verify the  mobile computer’s  connectivity through Point-to-Point Protocol. Connect the mobile computer to a generic modem and start the test.  Note: In Server I P field, en ter the IP a ddress of  the server to  be connected via PPP protocol. The  mobile computer will try to  connect to  the server.  After t he PPP connection is established, run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. In the control panel of Ec hoTest.exe, set the co mmunication port to  “TCP/IP–Server”. Start  the test on the mobile computer.
    71   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.10 WI-FI MENU Sets the mobile computer’s 802.11b/g connection.  Note:  This menu item is available only when the Wi-Fi module is present. Wi-Fi Settings  Default Value  Ad-hoc  Infrastructure Network Setting   Items Need to Be Checked DHCP SubNet Mask Local IP Address Default Gateway DNS Server Domain Name Enabled 255.255.128.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 --- --- v v --- --- --- v v v v v v WLAN Setting      Local Name SS ID System Scale Power Saving Preamble Ad-Hoc Fixed BSSID Model no. + Serial no. --- Medium Enabled Long Disabled 000000000000 v --- --- --- --- v --- v v v v v --- v Security     Authentication WEP Menu EAP Menu WPA Menu Open System Disabled Disabled Disabled --- --- --- --- v v v v
72  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.10.1 INFORMATION Delivers the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi networking configuration.  Wi-Fi Menu | 1. Information Lib Kernel version  All user libraries reside in Kernel; no external libraries are required. Ver Firmware version of the Wi-Fi module MAC  MAC address of the Wi-Fi module IAM  A name given to the mobile computer for identification.  By default, it is comprised of model number and the serial number. (Identical to 3. WLAN Setting | 1. Local Name) DHCP  DHCP server in use or not IP  IP address of the mobile computer Mask  Subnet Mask Gate  Default Gateway
    73   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.10.2 NETWORK SETTING Sets the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi networking parameters.  DHCP Options — Enable or Disable Subnet Mask Enter a new Mask IP, if necessary. Local IP Address Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary. Default Gateway Enter a new address for the default Gateway, if necessary. DNS Server Enter a new address for the DNS server, if necessary. Domain Name When DHCP server is enabled, the domain name of the host displays in this field. Note: Normally, DHCP is enabled  by default, an d all re lated settings can  be obt ained from the DHCP server.
74  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.10.3 WLAN SETTING Sets the m obile computer’s  Wi-Fi connection  that  works in ei ther mode – (1)  Ad-hoc mode: peer-to-peer, or (2) Infrastructure  mode: point  to mu lti-point th rough access points. Set the following parameters:  Local Name Enter a name for identifying the mobile computer.  By default, the name is comprised of the model number and the serial number. SS ID “SS ID ” means “Service Set Identifier”. It coul d be the na me of the A P for  remote device association.  As l ong as a n SS I D is set, the mobile computer  can ONLY  communicate with the devices  of the same SS ID. System Scale This refers to Access Point density. Options — [1] Low [2] Medium [3] High [4] Customized  The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.  Set to “Low”, “Medi um”, or “High” to have the mobi le computer scan for other access points when data transmission rate drops below “1”, “2” or “5” Mbps respectively.  Set to “Customized” to have the mobi le computer scan for other access  points when the  data transmission rate drops below the following configurable values — 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps & 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps Power Saving This refers to the low power consumption mode. Options — Enable or Disable  The setting must be consistent with that of the access point. Preamble Options — [1] Long [2] Short [3] Both  The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.
    75   Chapter 3  System Menu  Ad-Hoc This refers to peer-to-peer mode, without going through access points. Options — Enable or Disable Fixed BSSID This refers to the use of a specific AP’s MAC address as the fixed Basic Service Set Identifier.  When a Fixed BSSID is set, the mobile computer can ONLY communicate with the one and only access point.
76  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.10.4 SECURITY Sets or modifies the security parameters for the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi connections.  WEP:  Wired Equivalent Privacy  EAP:  Extensible Authentication Protocol  WPA:  Wi-Fi Protected Access  Authentication [1] Open System   “Open S ystem” is the defaul t. Where i t is set to  “Open S ystem”, there is no authentication. [0] Share Key   If it is set to “Share Key”, a WEP key needs to be set up. See WEP Menu in the following for details. WEP Menu WEP Setting   Enabled (It must be enabled i f you  will opt or have opte d for a “Share Key” for authentication.)  Disabled (default) WEP Key Length   64 bits  128 bits (default) Default Key  As the mobil e computer can store up to four WEP Keys, you can configure one WEP key to take force here in this submenu. If you don’t assign one, WEP KEY1 will be the default. WEP Key  This submenu enables the configuration of WEP Keys 1 to 4 in either of the following format:  ASCII (up to 13 characters)  Hexadecimal (up to 26 characters) EAP Menu (for associating to Cisco access points) EAP Setting   Enabled  Disabled (default) EAP ID  Enter a user name (up to 32 characters) EAP Password  Enter a password    (up to 32 characters) WPA Menu (WPA-PSK) WPA Setting   Enabled  Disable (default)
    77   Chapter 3  System Menu  WPA2 Setting   Enable  Disable (default) WPA Passphrase  Enter a phrase as your password (8 ~ 63 characters)  3.10.5 ECHO TESTS Launches the echo tes ts that verify if the mobile computer sits within the  coverage of a WLAN. It  al so hel ps esti mate the number of APs a nd mobile computers  nee ded, a nd helps with the topology of APs deployment.  Client Mode Select this item to set the mobi le computer as a  cli ent. Ente r the IP address of the server to connect to. The mobile computer will proceed to connect to an AP. 1.  Enter the server IP and server port number on the mobile computer. 2.  Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include the following: - Select “TCP/IP – Server” for interface. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 3.  Start the echo test on both sides. Server Mode Select this item to set th e mobi le computer as a  server.  The  mobile computer wi ll proceed to connect to an AP. 1.  Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC. Associated settings include the following: - Select “TCP/IP – Client” for interface. - Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 2.  Start the echo test on both sides.  While running echo tests, if WPA setting is enabled for security, the SSID and Passphrase will be processed to generate a pre-share key. Note:  Once the SSID or Passphrase is changed, the pre-share key will be regenerated.
78  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  1) If the mobile computer is associating with an access point for the first time, there will be an antenna icon developing on the screen  to i ndicate that the m obile computer is processing a pre-share key. 2) After a pre-share key  is generated, the  mobile computer proceed s to establish a connection with the access point, and you will see the whole antenna flashing. 3) As soon as the connection is successfully made between the mobile computer and the access poin t, y ou will see t he w hole an tenna w ith th e indication of  w ireless si gnal strength.     Note:  If you are programming in  C or  BASIC, n ote t he ant enna icon  will appear on  the screen after NetInit() or START TCPIP() is called. (WPA must be enabled first!)  The changing icon (antenna icon) indicates 8700 is processing a pre-share key.   The antenna icon becomes ready and flashes to indicate 8700 is connecting to an access point under the same SSID.Once connected, the antenna icon stops flashing. Next to the icon, the more bars show for stronger signals.
    79   Chapter 3  System Menu  When the echo test is ongoing, the details display as illustrated below.  SNR (dB)  T  RSS (-dBm)  NF (-dBm) (Signal to Noise ratio) (Transmit Speed)  (Received  Signal Strength Level) (Noise Floor Level) 0 ~ 10 10 ~ 20 20 ~ 30 30 ~ 40 over 40 Very Poor Poor Fair Good Very Good 1 2 5.5 11 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps Mbps 0 ~ 60 60 ~ 75 over 75 Strong Moderate Weak 0 ~ 92 92 ~ 98 over 98 Strong Moderate Weak
80  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.11 DOFTP MENU Sets the mobile computer to log into an FTP server via Wi-Fi for the following tasks:  Execute an d/or up date “FTP.dat”, a scri pt file tha t keeps  the  hi story of  the mo bile computer’s program updates.  Download program update(s) Note: Go to System Menu and configure the network settings first. Refer to 3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.  .SHX Program  Download one of the following C program files and/or font file, firmware file:  AG Runtime:  U8700.shx (Batch AG) WU8700.shx (WLAN AG)  CipherNet Runtime:  87xx-5250.shx (CipherNet-5250) 87xx-VT.shx (CipherNet-VT)  BASIC Runtime:  B8700.shx Program File  User program   Font File  Refer to the Font Files folder on CD-ROM.  Kernel update:  K8700.shx Firmware File  Bootloader update:  BL8700.shx Note:  (1) When more than one program files of the same type are specified in the script file, only the last program file is used for update. (2) The system will restart itself right after successful update and the downloaded file(s) will then be removed.
    81   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.11.1 LOCAL Sets the  mobile computer to  downl oad pr ogram update or  updates the script file “FTP.dat” according to the “FTP.dat” saved in the local storage of mobile computer. Be sure to connect the mobile computer to a preset access point via Wi-Fi first. 3.11.2 MANUAL Sets the  mobile computer to  update pro grams accordi ng to th e remote  script fi le “FTP.dat” on the FTP server the mobile comput er connects to. Note such script file won’t be kept after the updating act, and it won’t replace the file saved on the mobile computer, if there is any. SETTINGS Server IP Specify the IP address or name of the FTP server. Server Port Specify the remote FTP server port.  By default, TCP port 21 is used on the server for the control connection. Login Name Specify the user name for logging onto the FTP server. Login Password Specify the password for logging onto the FTP server. Interface Connect the mobile computer to a preset access point via Wi-Fi.
82  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.12 3.5G MENU Sets t he mobile computer’s HSDPA net working. T he i nformation requi red must  be  obtained from your 3.5G network operator. HSDPA service can be summarized as follows:  Receiving and sending data, including SMS (Short Message Service) and data call.  By HSDPA, the mobile  computer can estab lish a con nection wi th a  remote content  server that connects to the Internet. Only client-initiated connection is supported.  Note:  The menu item is available only when the 3.5G module is present. 3.12.1 INFORMATION Select this command to view the information of 3.5G network configuration.  3.5G Menu | 1. Information 3.5G Network  Identification of 3.5G network operator PIN Personal Identity Number of SIM card for security check APN  Access Point Name of your 3.5G operator DHCP  DHCP server in use or not IP  IP address of the mobile computer
    83   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.12.2 SECURITY Sets up  the security c heck for the  SIM card  inserted in  th e mobile c omputer. Wit h t he submenu featured, you  can set  up a PIN code for authentica ting the access to the SIM card. You can also change the PIN code if necessary.  PIN Code Facility  Enabled (PIN Code check)  Disabled (default) PIN Code Change the SIM card’s PIN code.
84  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  3.12.3 3.5G SETTING Sets the mobile computer to access 3.5G mobile network.  AP Name Enter the AP name of your 3.5G operator. DHCP Options – Enable (default) or Disable Local IP Enter a new address for the mobile computer, if necessary. CHAP Menu  “CHAP” is the acronym o f “Chall enge Handshak e Authentication Protocol ”. It deal s wi th a n authentication measure used by Point to Point Protocol (PPP) servers to validate the identity of remote clients. Setting   Enable  Disable (default) User Name  Enter a user name (up to 32 characters) Password  Enter a password    (up to 32 characters)
    85   Chapter 3  System Menu  3.12.4 3.5G TESTS This submenu provides the test for mobile computer to access the Short Message Service provided by the mobile  network o perator an d also the tests on the mobile computer’ s connectivity to a 3.5G wireless modem and HSDPA AP.  SMS Test Select this command to send out a test message  to verify the SMS. Enter a  call ed number when  you are prompted to. Modem Echo Select this command to have the mobile computer test-connect to a 3.5G modem. 1.  On your PC, run the utility “EchoTest.exe”. Associated settings include: Select “Modem” for the communication interface. Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 2.  On the mobile computer,  enter the mobile number of the modem to be call ed in the Dial Out Setting field. 3.  Start the echo test on both sides. 4.  The mobile computer will proceed to connect to the 3. 5G modem that dial-up connects to your PC. Client Mode Select this to have the mobile computer to connect to the HSDPA AP. 1.  On your PC, run the utility “EchoTest.exe”. Associated settings include: Select “TCP/IP – Server” for the communication interface. Set Action Mode to “Passive”. 2.  On the mobile computer, enter the ser ver IP and server  port number when you are prompte d to. 3.  Start the echo test on both sides. 4.  The mobi le computer wi ll proceed to di al-up connect to a HS DPA A P to connect to yo ur PC (server) through the HSDPA AP. Note:  After the HSDPA connection is est ablished properly, run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your PC (TCP/IP – Server), and then, start this test on the mobile computer.
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    87   This chapter will give you an account of the mobile computer’s Program Manager an d Kernel that manage multiple programs and firmware upgrade.  IN THIS CHAPTER 4.1 Program Manager ...................................................... 87 4.2 Kernel ...................................................................... 92   4.1 PROGRAM MANAGER The mobile  computer supports mu ltiple app lications an d lan guages. By  t he men u of Program Manager, the mobile computer allows st oring up t o six  programs plu s an activated one currently in use. If there is no application program stored in the mobile computer, the Program Manager will display on the screen when the mobile computer is powered on. Warning!  Program Manager is provided for the  program management in an  administrative l evel. Non-administrative access to  this menu s hould be properly warded off. To access Program Manager: 1) Turn off the mobile computer. 2) Press [8] + [Power] simultaneously.   Chapter 4 PROGRAM MANAGER & KERNEL
88  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  4.1.1 DOWNLOAD Select this item to loads programs for the mobile computer. When this item is selected, it first lists the programs currently stored on the mobile computer with size information. The program name allows up to 12 characters while program size is reflected in kilobytes. Multiple application programs are downloadable to the mobile computer through a variety of interfaces. When downloading finishes, you are prompted to input a new name for that program. If there is no need to rename  it, simply pres s [Enter] to leave  the name unchanged and quit the rename field.  Each en try list ed in  th e Download s ubmenu represe nts a  prog ram that  has been  downloaded to the mobile computer. An entr y i s compri sed of t hree el ements: (1)  The numbering, (2) the file name, and (3) the file size. They are detailed as follows:  The numberings from 1 to 6: Among the  numberings from 1 to  6, each re presents a  memory sector availab le o n the mobile  computer for a program to o ccupy. W hen a  program is  downloaded to  occupy a  memory sector, a  suffix letter will disp lay af ter th e numbering of  t hat memory sector to repr esent the file type of that progra m. There are two type s of  program: -  “b” for BASIC program  (.SYN) -  “c” for C program    (.SHX)  The file name: The file name of the downloaded program displays here.  The f ile siz e:  The f ile siz e of  t he dow nloaded program display s h ere. It  is giv en by  kilobytes.  At the bottom of this Download submenu, there are two lines:
    89   Chapter 4   Program Manager & Kernel  The line starting with “ACT” indicates the program that is activated and in use on the mobile com puter at the moment. This is  the program  that is executed  when the  mobile computer’s system starts up.  The line starting with the letter “f” is a reserv ed line to display the font file (.SHX) in use by the mobile computer at the moment. Note:  For a custom font file (.SHX)  or a BASIC program  (.SYN), it  can o nly b e downloaded via System Menu | 6. Load Program. MEMORY SECTOR (1 ~ 6) A vacant cell in Download submenu represents a memor y sector that is availa ble for a  program to occupy. Download a program file to an available memory sector: 1.  Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to  move between the items. Press [Enter] to select one. 2.  Select a desired interface for downloading. 3.  Connect the interface cable if required. 4.  On your PC, run the utility ProgLoad.exe. Make necessary configuration on its user’s interface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and  press OK but ton to proce ed. The mobile computer  will start to download the selected program. 5.  To abort the action, press [ESC]. Then press [ESC] again to return to the submenu. Download a program file to an occupied memory sector: If no more memory sect or is ava ilable, you have to remove a downloaded program t o make storage space for the new one. 1.  Press the navigation keys [Up] and [D own] to move between the downloaded programs. Press [Enter] to select one to remove. 2.  The program information displays on the screen. Press the modifier key [α] to switch to upper-case alphabetic input mode:  Press the capital letter [C] and follow the steps below to download a program file.  Press the capital letter [D] if you simply want to delete the program. 3.  Select a desired interface for downloading. 4.  Connect the interface cable if required. 5.  On your PC, run the utility ProgLoad.exe. Make necessary configuration on its user’s interface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and  press OK  button to proce ed. The mob ile computer  will start to download the assigned program. 6.  To abort the action, press [ESC]. Then press [ESC] again to return to the submenu. From the menu,  you' ll s ee the progr am has b een del eted bu t no new program i s presen t (because you have canceled the download action). ACTIVE STORAGE MEMORY SECTOR (“ACT”) Only the applicat ion program that n eeds to be ac tivated i mmediately should  be downloaded to this memory sector.
90  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  Download to Memory Sector “ACT”: 1.  Press the navigation key [Down] to move down  to the acti ve memory sector, “ACT”, whi ch may be unoccupied already. Press [Enter] to select it. 2.  Select a desired interface for downloading. 3.  Connect the interface cable if required. 4.  On your PC, run the utility ProgLoad.exe. Make necessary configuration on its user’s interface, select the pr ogram to do wnload, and  press OK  button to proce ed. The mob ile computer  will start to download the assigned program.     If the acti ve memory sector has al ready been occu pied by an a pplication program, the newl y downloaded program will overwrite the old one and come to activation immediately.  4.1.2 ACTIVATE Select thi s i tem to acti vate a program on  the mobile computer. When this item is  selected, it  f irst list s all the spare  programs stored on  the mobile  computer t hat i sn’t active at the moment. Select any one from  the list (from 1 to  6) or select the SD card. T he selected program will be copied to the active memory sector and replace the current one.  Note:  A font file cannot be activated. As soon as  a program is activated, the mob ile computer shuts down. When you power it on again,  a screen  appears sho wing the  message <New Program Start>, take t he following action to keep or clear out the files in the SRAM: TO CLEAR FILE SYSTEM Press [ES C] to  clean  out the files in the S RAM. In this case, no  data (transactions, settings, etc.) is kept on the mobile computer when the new program comes into play. TO KEEP FILE SYSTEM To keep the files, simply press any key other than [ESC].
    91   Chapter 4   Program Manager & Kernel 4.1.3 UPLOAD Backs up any or all of the programs stored on the mobile computer to a host computer or another mobile  computer. T his is h elpful f or clon ing sof tware bet ween mu ltiple mobile computers. Note: To cl one all of the programs, the  target mobil e computer cannot  have any oth er program downloaded except the active one, which means its memory sector 1 ~ 6 must be empty! For the  uploading procedures, please see  those of  downloading programs as they are similar.  The transm ission interfaces of “ USB Vi rtual COM ”, “S D Card ” a nd “USB V irtual COM_CDC” are not available when “Terminal” is selected for the Target Machine.  The transmission i nterface “SD  Card” isn’t available when  “PC” is selected for  the Target Machine.       This screen is not available if you select “2.All Programs” from the previous screen.
92  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  4.2 KERNEL The kernel resides in the innerm ost core of the system. It has the highest security and is always protected by the system. When the application program is corrupted and System Menu fails at the same time, Kernel Menu provides an access to fix the system. Warning!  Kernel Menu is intended for  the  sys tem m anagement of  admi nistrator’s level. Non-administrative access to this menu should be warded off. To access Kernel Menu: 1) You need to power off the mobile computer  first. When the last session is in  System Menu or  Program Manager, si mply turn  off the mob ile computer; otherwi se just reload the battery pack. 2) Press [1] +  [7] + [Power] simultaneously.
    93   Chapter 4   Program Manager & Kernel 4.2.1 KERNEL INFORMATION Delivers the important system information that helps diagnose the system.  Kernel Menu | 1. Information H/W  Hardware version S/N  Serial number of the mobile computer M/D  Manufacturing date BL  Bootloader version KNL  Kernel version DEV  The 5-digit code stands for the combination of the  hardware i nstalled in the mobil e computer. See the coding rule at 3.1.1 Understanding Device Code.
94  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  4.2.2 KERNEL UPDATE Updates the  kernel and bootloader. Suc h up date may be necessary  to improve system performance, or for the mercy of  other cons iderations. Refer to  Appendix I  Download Utility.  To download a kernel (K8700.shx)  or bootloader (BL8700.shx) update, the procedure is the same as that for downloading a program.  Any attempt to download an older version of bootloader will be rejected.  The system will restart itself right after downloading. Warning:  Whether during the  downloading of ker nel update or  d uring the system re-start right a fter the kernel upda te, the mobile computer mustn’t be powered off as it could lead to the permanent crash of the kernel.  Note:  When RS-232 is selected for the transmission interface, the mobile computer stays in download mode for about 30 seconds only. The preparation (such as connecting the RS-232 cable) and the kernel update  s hould be done before the download  mode expires. Files downloadable through Kernel Menu | 2. Kernel Update are as listed below: .SHX Program  Download one of the following firmware files:  Kernel update:  K8700.shx Firmware File  Bootloader update:  BL8700.shx SETTINGS Interface
    95   Chapter 4   Program Manager & Kernel Options  Description RS232  By selecting RS232 interface, you nee d to configure baud rate  settings both on your PC and the mobile computer.   USB VCOM  By sel ecting USB Vi rtual COM for the transmi ssion i nterface, your PC and the mobile computer shoul d be connected wi th a USB cabl e before the update can be done. Bluetooth  By sel ecting B luetooth f or the transmi ssion interface, you se lect to  approach a Bluetooth enabled device for kernel update. SD Card  By sel ecting SD card for  interface, yo u sel ect to access the SD card  inserted in the mobile computer to carry out kernel update. USB VCOM_CDC  By selecting USB Virtual COM_CDC for the transmission interface, your PC and the mobi le computer should be connecte d wi th a  USB cabl e before the kernel  update  can be done.  This o ption is  a vailable o nly when USB Virtual COM_CDC is in use.  Baud Rate Available baud rate options: 115200/57600/38400/19200/9600 bps  KERNEL UPDATE VIA BLUETOOTH 1) Go to  Kernel Menu |  4. System Menu |  7. Bluetooth Menu |  3. Security, an d configure the following Bluetooth settings first.  Authentication  PIN code 2) Go to Kernel Menu | 2. Kernel Update and select Bluetooth. 3) Start t he p airing procedure from your  PC, for exampl e, cl ick [Pai r Devi ce] a nd/or [Connect Bluetooth Serial Port]. 4) On y our PC,  run the download utility ProgLoad.exe. In  [C omm set ting] group  box, make the following settings: -  Select RS-232 for [Comm type], so as to access Bluetooth SPP. -  Configure [COM port] properties according to the Bluetooth COM port  created on your P C. Go to  start |  Control Panel |  System |  Hardware |  COM & LPT to check it up.
96  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  KERNEL UPDATE VIA SD CARD  1) If the desired program file(s) has  been copied to your SD card, go to Kernel Menu | 2. Kernel Update a nd select  SD Card. A list  of all t he files ex isting under t he directory “\Program” on the SD card will display, as shown above: 2) Press the navigation keys [Up] and [Down] to move between the files. 3) Press [Enter] to view the information of the program file. 4) Press [Enter] again  to confirm dow nloading th e select ed program f ile t o th e mobil e computer. 5) Press [ESC] to abort the download task.  In SD card directory, press the navigation keys to move between the files. Press [Enter] to select a file and view its information.
    97   Chapter 4   Program Manager & Kernel 4.2.3 BURN-IN TEST   Launches the burn-in test that is intended for factory’s manufacturing purpose.  Warning!  You should not perform this test. 4.2.4 SYSTEM MENU Refer to Chapter 3. System Menu for details. This menu item is exactly the same as the System Menu for system configuration.
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     99  Model Designation  8700  8770  8790 Bluetooth Class 2  √ √ √ 802.11b/g   √ √ Wireless Communications 3.5G     √ Barcode Reader   CCD (linear imager)  Standard Laser  Long Range Laser  2D Imager Readers RFID Reader  Frequency 13.56 MHz Main Battery  Rechargeable Li-ion battery – 3.7 V, 4000 mAh Working Time  CCD, one scan per 5 seconds:  135 hours i n batch mode  (no communication active)  112 hours in Bluetooth mode (power saving)  60 hours i n Wi -Fi mode  (1 broadcast packet per second)  10 hours in 3G data connection Backup Battery   Rechargeable Lithium button cell – 3.0 V, 7 mAh  Data retention – at least 25 days Electrical Characteristics Power Adapter   Input: AC 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz  Output: DC 5 V, 3 A  Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C CPU  32-bit Toshiba CMOS type, 40 MHz Memory   Program memory – 8 MB flash  Data memory – onboard SRAM, 4 or 16 MB Display  Graphic LCD , 160 x 1 60 pi xels, 3”  FSTN wi th LED  backlight programmable  Font size 6x8: 26 characters by 19 lines  Font size 8x16: 20 characters by 9 lines  Overlaid with a touch scr een that  supports touch control via stylus and signature capture. Keypad  24-key or 44-key types, LED backlight programmable Indicators   Two dual -color LEDs – re d/green and bl ue/green, programmable  Buzzer – 85db at 10 cm, 1 KHz, programmable Physical Characteristics Vibrator  9000 ± 2000 RPM, Max. 50 dB, programmable SPECIFICATIONS
100  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual    Expansion Slot  microSDHC supported Enclosure Material  Rubber & ABS plastic Dimensions  230 mm (L) x 91 mm (W) x 65 mm (H)  Weight  Approx. 600 g (Laser, battery included) Operating:  -20°C to 55°C  LCD gets acceptable view at -20°C  Battery char geable betw een 0°C  to 40°C Temperature Storage  -30 °C to 70 °C  Battery storage: 0°C to 50°C Operating:  10% to 90 % RH,  non-condensed a t 60°C Humidity Storage:  5% to 95% RH, non-condensed at  70°C Impact Resistance  1.5 m, 5 drops per 6 sides Splash/Dust Resistance IP 64 Environmental Characteristics Electrostatic Discharge ± 15 kV air discharge, ± 8 kV contact discharge Development Tools C and BASIC Programming Software & Utilities FORGE Application Generator (AG), AG utilities; MIRROR Em ulator (Ci pherNet) for VT10 0/220, IBM 5250 emulation; Download utilities, testing tools, etc. Accessories   Pistol Grip   Protective Cover  Spare rechargeable battery pack  Standard USB Cable  RS-232 Cable  Universal Power Adapter  308 US B Virtual  COM I nterface Cab le (convert RS-232 to USB)  Charging & Communication Cradle
    101   For easy  development of  applicat ions, the mobil e computer ships w ith FORGE Application Generator program s, batch and WLAN ve rsions, as  well as a download utility. FILE TYPES Depending on  t he file type, a program or fon t f ile is downloadable t hrough whether System Menu, Program Manager or Kernel Menu. These menus and  the downloads supported are tabulated as below: File Type  System Menu  Kernel Menu  Program Manager Font file    √ − − AG runtime    √ − √ CipherNet runtime    √ − √ Kernel update  − √ − Bootloader update  − √ − BASIC program  √ − − BASIC runtime  √ − √ FONT FILE Font files (.SHX) are only downloadable through System Menu.  Font file:        Font-Multi-Language.SHX, Font-Japanese.SHX, and so on. C PROGRAMS C program f iles (.SHX) are dow nloadable t hrough eit her System Menu,  Program Manager or Kernel Menu.  The C programs at the service of the mobile computer can be categorized as follows:  AG runtime:      U8700.SHX, WU8700.SHX  CipherNet runtime:    87xx-VT.SHX, 87xx-5250.SHX  Kernel update:    K8700.SHX  Bootloader update:  BL8700.SHX Note:  Kernel/Bootloader update is only downloadable via Kernel Menu.  Appendix I DOWNLOAD UTILITY
102  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual   BASIC PROGRAMS To be able to download a  BASIC progra m (.SYN) to the mobile computer via  System Menu, you have  to download a BASIC runtime (e.g. B8700.SHX) via System Menu or Program Manager first.
    103   Appendix I  Download Utility  PROGLOAD.EXE The ut ility “ProgLoad.exe” is prov ided f or you t o down load a program ( *.SHX, *.SYN or   *. BIN) to the mobile computer. Run the program on yo ur PC. The following dialog bo x pops up.  Communication Type RS-232/IrDA  Connection via direct RS-232 cable, IrDA port, or Bluetooth SPP Cradle-IR  Connection via cradle TCP/IP  Connection over networks File Type .SHX file  C programs such as AG Runtime, Basic Runtime, font file, etc. .SYN file  Basic programs (the pre -installation of Basi c Runtime i s required t o download any Basic program) .BIN file  The C  programs c onverted fr om .S HX to .BIN b y t he utility “SHX2Bin.exe”. Note:  (1) For 8700, USB Virtual COM shares the interface option of RS-232/IrDA.   (2) Cradle-IR is not supported on the mobile computer. Click to select Communication interface, COM port, and Baud rate. Choose  file type and file.
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    105   CANNOT TURN ON WHEN PRESSING POWER KEY  Make sure the battery pack is installed properly.  Re-charge the battery inside the mobile co mputer and  monitor the chargi ng s tatus. (See 3.5 Power.)  If the battery is faulty, replace it with a fresh and fully charged battery. CHARGING ERROR  If using the  USB cable  for direct charging,  make sure a suitable charging current is selected.   (See  3.2.10 USB Charge Current.)  If joining  the po wer adapter to  the USB  or RS-232 cable, make sure it is well connected between the power jack and an outlet.  If using a  cradle, make sure the  power  co rd is  well con nected th e cradle an d an outlet.  Check i f t he battery c ontacts of  the battery  i tself and  the battery c ompartment are clean.  Try to re- charge the  battery a nd moni tor the c harging statu s by the mobile computer’s System Menu. (See 3.5 Power.) Warning!  Be sure to use the batteries or charging device manufactured by CipherLab only. The use of  wrong battery or  charging device could r esult in da mage to human body or the product itself, and will void your warranty. BUZZER SEEMS NOT WORKING  Perform the buzzer test. (See 3.3.2 Buzzer.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. LED INDICATOR SEEMS NOT WORKING  Perform the LCD & LED test. (See 3.3.3 LCD & LED.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. LCD TOUCH SCREEN SEEMS NOT WORKING  Perform the touch screen test. (See 3.3.6 Touch Screen.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again.  Appendix II TROUBLESHOOTING
106  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  KEYPAD SEEMS NOT WORKING  Perform the keyboard test. (See 3.3.4 Keyboard.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. VIBRATOR SEEMS NOT WORKING  Perform the vibrator test. (See 3.3.7 Vibrator.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. MOBILE COMPUTER SEEMS NOT WORKING  Upload all data to the host and perform the memory test. (See 3.3.5 Memory.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. CANNOT SCAN BARCODES LOW BATTERY CONDITION  Check if the battery icon on the screen indicates a low battery status. If so, replace it with a fresh battery.  If the probl em persists, c heck if  th e batt ery contacts ge t dirty or  the battery  pack does not fit to the compartment. BARCODE OR RFID READER PROBLEM  Perform the  reader test to see  if the reader is working.  (See 3.3.1 Reader  or  3.3.9 RFID.)  If the problem persists, reload the battery pack and perform the test again. CANNOT DECODE DATA AFTER SCANNING UNREADABLE BARCODE  Check if the barcode is defaced. A defaced barcode may not be readable. UN-PROGRAMMED TO READ  Check if the scanner is program med to read  t he s ymbology (types of barcode) that you are trying to read.  Try scanning a test barcode of the symbology you are trying to read. DIRTY SCAN WINDOW  Check if the scan window gets dirty. Wipe it with a clean and dry cloth, and try again.
    107   Appendix II  Troubleshooting  OUT OF SCANNING RANGE  Try adjusting the scanning distance from the scanner to the barcode. CANNOT TRANSMIT/RECEIVE DATA USING RS-232 CABLE  Check if the RS-232 connection is correct and secured.  Make sure the  serial port settings o n your PC are consi stent with t he seri al parameters on the mobile computer. Try to establish connection again.  If the problem persists , run the Echo Test  to check if the RS-232  interface between the mobile computer and your PC is working. (See 3.3.8 Echo Test.) USING USB CABLE  Check if the USB connection is correct and secured.  Check if the USB driver has been installed.  If the probl em persists, run the Echo Test to check if the USB i nterface between the  mobile computer and the host is working. (See 3.3.8 Echo Test.) Note:  (1) If you are u sing USB Virt ual COM for the first time, you must install its driver from t he CD -ROM. D river v ersion 5. 3 or lat er is requ ired. P lease remov e old er versions! The virtual COM port will not be assigned until the USB port is in use. (2) If  you are u sing USB Virt ual C OM_CDC for t he f irst t ime, y ou mu st in stall it s driver from the CD-ROM. USB CDC  driver installer can be f ound in th e “Windows” folder. It will proceed to install the driver to your PC. (3) A standard USB ca ble releases a  COM port in the following conditions: (i) the cable is de tached fro m the mobile comput er directly, (ii) the cable is detached from t he cradle dir ectly, ( iii) t he cable is at tached t o the cradle,  bu t th e mobil e computer is removed from the cradle, (iv) the mobile computer is powered off, (v) no application that requires a virtual COM port is running on the mobile computer. (4) For an application program that requir es a COM port to be occupied all the  time, it is suggested that you use a 308 USB Virtual COM Interface cable instead. VIA BLUETOOTH  Make su re t he d istance b etween the mobile  computer and  a target  devi ce i s wi thin proper range. Try to establish connection again.  Check if the relevant settings are correct. (See 3.7 Bluetooth Menu.)  If th e problem persist s, ru n th e Echo T est to ch eck if  th e con nection is  working properly. (See 3.7.4 Echo Tests.)
108  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  VIA WI-FI  Make sure the mobile c omputer is connected  to an access  point prop erly, under the same SSID. Try to establish connection again.  Check if the relevant settings are correct. (See 3.10 Wi-Fi Menu.)  If th e problem persist s, ru n th e Echo T est to ch eck if  th e con nection is  working properly. (See 3.10.5 Echo Tests.)
    109   24-KEY KEYPAD SYSTEM DEFAULTS Key  [α] key pressed once [α] key pressed twice Key  [fn] key pressed once [fn] key pressed twice 1  Space  Space  1  F1  1 2  ABC  abc  2  F2  2 3  DEF  def  3  F3  3 4  GHI  ghi  4  F4  4 5  JKL  jkl  5  F5  5 6  MNO  mno  6  F6  6 7  PQRS  pqrs  7  F7  7 8  TUV  tuv  8  F8  8 9  WXYZ  wxyz  9  F9  9 -  +$_  +$_  -  -  - 0  /*  /*  0  F10  0 .  %#;,  %#;,  .  .  .      Appendix III KEY REFERENCE TABLES
110  8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual  44-KEY KEYPAD SYSTEM DEFAULTS Key  [α] key pressed once [α] key pressed twice Key  [fn] key pressed once 1  A  a  1  ^ 2  B  b  2  & 3  C  c  3   4  D  d  4  [ 5  E  e  5  ] 6  F  f  6   7  G  g  7  < 8  H  h  8  > 9  I  i  9  ? -  J  j  -  $ 0  K  k  0  % .  L  l  .  #
    111   Appendix III   Key Reference Tables  Key  [α] key pressed once [α] key pressed twice Key  [fn] key pressed once F1  M  m  F1  + F2  N  n  F2  - F3  O  o  F3  * F4  P  p  F4  / F5  Q  q  F5  = F6  R  r  F6  F16 F7  S  s  F7  F17 F8  T  t  F8  F18 F9  U  u  F9  F19 F10  V  v  F10  F20 F11  W  w  F11  F21 F12  X  x  F12  F22 F13  Y  y  F13  F23 F14  Z  z  F14  F24 F15  null  null  F15  _

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