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Windows Mobile
This chapter introduces Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC.
While using the CN3 Mobile Computer, keep these key points in mind:
• Tap Start on the navigation bar, located at the top of the screen, to
quickly move to programs, files, and settings. Use the command bar at
the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command
bar includes menus, icons, and the onscreen keyboard.
• Tap and hold an item to see a pop-up menu containing a list of actions
you can perform. Pop-up menus give you quick and easy access to the
most common actions.
Below is a list of Windows Mobile components described in this chapter.
Tap Start > Help, then select a topic on your CN3 Computer to find additional information on Windows Mobile components.
Windows Mobile 5.0 Components
Microsoft ActiveSync (page 36)
Microsoft Pocket Outlook (page 38)
Word Mobile (page 60)
Excel Mobile (page 62)
PowerPoint Mobile (page 64)
Windows Media Player for Windows Mobile (page 65)
Using Internet Explorer Mobile (page 68)
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Software Builds
See “Learning Software Build Versions” on page 3 to determine which
Intermec build of Windows Mobile 5.0 is on your unit.
Where to Find Information
This chapter describes your CN3 Computer hardware, provides an overview of the programs on your CN3 Computer, and explains how to connect your CN3 Computer to a desktop, a network, or the Internet. For
instructions on setting up your CN3 Computer and installing ActiveSync,
see the Quick Start Guide. The following is a guide to more information to
assist you use your CN3 Computer.
For information on:
See this source:
Programs on your mobile computer.
This chapter and mobile computer Help. To view Help, tap
Start > Help, then select a topic.
Additional programs that can be installed on the
mobile computer.
The Windows Mobile Companion CD.
Connecting to and synchronizing with a desktop.
The Quick Start Guide or ActiveSync Help on your desktop.
To view Help, click Help > Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
Last-minute updates and detailed technical information.
The Read Me files, located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder
on the desktop and on the Windows Mobile Companion CD.
Up-to-date information on your Windows Mobile.
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/communities/default.mspx
Windows Mobile and many of the technologies supported by the CN3
Computer are not from Intermec. Many of the utilities and features on a
Windows Mobile device come directly from Microsoft without any modification from Intermec. There may be certain Microsoft-specific issues that
Intermec would not be able to support, so contact our front-line support
personnel to determine the best source of assistance.
Use these URLs for additional information about Microsoft Windows
Mobile (Pocket PC):
• msdn.microsoft.com/support/
• support.microsoft.com/
• news.microsoft.com (a free support option)
Basic Usage
Learning to use your CN3 Computer is easy. This section describes the
basic concepts of using and customizing your CN3 Computer.
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Today Screen
When you turn on your CN3 Computer for the first time each day (or after
four hours of inactivity), you see the Today screen. You can also display it by
tapping the Start flag at the top left of your display and then Today. On
the Today screen, you can see important information for the day.
Tap to start a program Tap and hold to change time format
Tap to change date and time
Tap to change owner information
Tap to review your email
Your day at a glance. Tap to open an associated
program
To customize what is displayed on the Today screen, including the background image, tap Start > Settings > the Personal tab > the Today icon.
Status icons display information such as low batteries or when the CN3
Computer is connected to a desktop or to the Internet. You can tap an icon
to open the associated setting or program.
Programs
You can switch from one program to another by selecting it from the Start
menu. (You can customize which programs you see on this menu. For
information, see “Adjusting Settings” on page 33.) To access some programs, tap Start > Programs, and then the program name.
You can also switch to some programs by pressing a program icon. Your
CN3 Computer has one or more program icons located on the front or side
of the computer. The icons on the icons identify the programs to which
they switch.
Note: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and dropdown menus. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold
the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is
not carried out.
The following is a partial list of programs that are on your CN3 Computer,
in the order they appear in the Start menu. Look on the Windows Mobile
Companion CD for additional programs that you can install onto your CN3
Computer.
Keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests.
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Keep track of your friends and colleagues.
Browse Web and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) sites, and download new programs and files from the Internet.
Send and receive e-mail messages.
Keep track of your tasks.
Play digital audio and video files that are stored on your CN3 Computer
or on a network.
Navigation Bar and Command Bar
The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen. It displays the active
program and current time, switch to programs, and close screens.
Tap to switch to a program
Select from up to six recent accessed programs
Tap to see more programs
Tap to change device settings
Tap to see a Help topic for the current screen
Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, functions, and the Input
Panel icon, when needed. To create a new item in the current program, tap
New. To see the name of a icon, tap and hold the stylus on the icon. Drag
the stylus off the icon so that the command is not carried out.
Pop-up Menus
Use pop-up menus to quickly perform an action on an item. For example,
you can use a pop-up menu to delete or make a copy of an item. To access
a pop-up menu, tap and hold the item on which you want to perform the
action. When the menu appears, tap the action you want to perform, or tap
anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing the
action.
Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu
Lift the stylus and tap the action you want
Tap outside to close without performing an action
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Notifications
When you have something to do, your CN3 Computer notifies you in a
variety of ways. For example, if you have set up an appointment in Calendar, an e-mail message arrives, or a friend sends you an instant message, you
are notified in any of the following ways: a message box appears on the
screen, a sound (which you can specify) is played, a light flashes on your
CN3 Computer, or the CN3 Computer vibrates. You can choose the notification types.
Entering Information
You can enter information on your CN3 Computer in several ways,
depending on the type you have and the program you are using:
Synchronizing
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, synchronize or copy information between your desktop and CN3
Computer. For more information on ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop.
Typing
Using the input panel, enter typed text into the CN3 Computer. Do this by tapping keys on the
onscreen keyboard or by using handwriting recognition software.
Writing
Using the stylus, write directly on the screen.
Drawing
Using the stylus, draw directly on the screen.
Recording
Create a stand-alone recording or embed a recording into a document or note.
Use the input panel to enter information in any program on your CN3
Computer. You can either type using the onscreen keyboard or write using
Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber. In either case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.
To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel icon. Tap the arrow
next to the Input Panel icon to see your choices.
Select an input method
Tap to see your choices
Input Panel icon
When you use the input panel, your CN3 Computer anticipates the word
you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you
tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point.
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The more you use your CN3 Computer, the more it learns to anticipate.
Tap a text box to display the input panel
Tap to insert anticipated word
Tap characters on the onscreen keyboard to enter them
To change word suggestion options, such as the number of words suggested
at one time, tap Start > Settings > the Personal tab > Input > the Word
Completion tab.
Typing With the Onscreen Keyboard
Tap the input panel arrow, then tap Keyboard. On the soft keyboard that is
displayed, tap the keys with your stylus.
• To type a single uppercase letter or symbol, tap the Shift key. To tap
multiple uppercase letters or symbols, tap the CAP key.
• To convert a letter to uppercase, tap, and hold the stylus on the letter
and drag up.
• To add a space, drag the stylus to the right across at least two keys.
• To backspace a character, drag the stylus to the left across multiple keys.
• To insert a carriage return, tap and hold the stylus anywhere on the keyboard and drag down.
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To use larger keys, tap the input panel arrow, tap Options, select “Keyboard” from the Input method drop-down list, then select Large keys.
Using Block Recognizer
Character recognition software gives you a fast and easy method for entering information in any program on your CN3 Computer. Letters, numbers, and punctuation you write are translated into typed text.
Tap the input panel arrow, then tap Block Recognizer. Write a letter in the
box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on
the screen.
For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer
open, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Tap for assistance
Using Letter Recognizer
With Letter Recognizer, you can write letters using the stylus just as you
would on paper.
Tap the input panel arrow, then tap Letter Recognizer. Write a letter in the
box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on
the screen. For specific instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter
Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area.
Tap for assistance
Using Transcriber
With Transcriber, you can write anywhere on the screen using the stylus
just as you would on paper. Unlike Letter Recognizer and Block Recognizer, you can write a sentence or more of information. Then, pause and let
Transcriber change the written characters to typed characters.
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Tap the input panel arrow, then tap Transcriber. Tap ok, then write anywhere on the screen.
For specific instructions on using Transcriber, with Transcriber open, tap
the question mark in the lower, right-hand corner of the screen.
Tap for assistance
Selecting Typed Text
If you want to edit or format typed text, you must select it first. Drag the
stylus across the text you want to select.
You can cut, copy, and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words
and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping
the command under Menu.
Writing on the Screen
In any program that accepts writing, such as the Notes program, and in the
Notes tab in Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks, you can use your stylus to
write directly on the screen. Write the way you do on paper. You can edit
and format what you have written and convert the information to text at a
later time. Tap the Pen icon to switch to writing mode. This action displays
lines on the screen to help you write
Tap to use your stylus like a pen
Note: Some programs that accept writing may not have the Pen icon. See
documentation for that program to see how to switch to writing mode.
Selecting the Writing
If you want to edit or format writing, you must select it first.
1 Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the
insertion point appears.
2 Without lifting, drag the stylus across the text you want to select.
If you accidentally write on the screen, tap Menu > Undo and try again.
You can also select text by tapping the Pen icon to deselect it and then
dragging the stylus across the screen.
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You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with
typed text: tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command under Menu.
Converting Writing to Text
You can convert words you write in print or cursive to text by tapping
Menu > Tools > Recognize. If a word is not recognized, it stays in its original form.
If you want to convert only certain words, tap Pen to disable the writing
function, tap twice over the word or phrase to highlight, then tap Menu >
Tools > Recognize.
After Recognition
Before Recognition
If the conversion is incorrect, you can choose different words from a list of
alternates or return to the original writing. To do so, tap and hold the
incorrect word (tap one word at a time). On the pop-up menu, tap Alternates. Tap the word use from the menu with a list of alternate words, or tap
the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing.
Tap to return to the original writing
Or tap the word you want to use
Tips for getting good recognition:
• Write neatly.
• Write on the lines and draw descenders below the line. Write the cross of
the “t” and apostrophes below the top line so they are not confused with
the word above. Write periods and commas above the baseline.
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• For better recognition, try increasing the zoom level to 300% by selecting Menu > Zoom. Recognition is not good under a 150% zoom.
• Write the letters of a word closely and leave big gaps between words so
that the CN3 Computer can easily tell where words begin and end.
• Hyphenated words, foreign words that use special characters such as
accents, and some punctuation cannot be converted.
• If you add writing to a word to change it (such as changing a “3” to an
“8”) after you attempt to recognize the word, the writing you add is not
included if you attempt to recognize the writing again.
Drawing on the Screen
You can draw on the screen in the same way that you write on the screen.
The difference between writing and drawing on the screen is how you select
items and how they are edited. For example, you can resize selected drawings, while you cannot resize writing.
Creating a Drawing
Select Menu > Draw, then draw a line to initiate a drawing box. Subsequent strokes in or touching the drawing box become part of the drawing.
The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing
Note: You may want to change the zoom level so that you can easily work
on or view your drawing. Tap Menu > Zoom, then select a zoom level.
Selecting a Drawing
If you want to edit or format a drawing, you must select it first. Tap and
hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select
multiple drawings, deselect the Pen icon and then drag to select the drawings you want.
You can cut, copy, and paste selected drawings by tapping and holding the
selected drawing and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up
menu, or by tapping the command under Menu. To resize a drawing, make
sure the Pen icon is not selected, and drag a selection handle.
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Recording a Message
In any program where you can write or draw on the screen, you can also
quickly capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers by recording a
message.
In the Messaging program, you can add a recording to an e-mail message.
In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes
tab. In the Notes program, you can create a stand-alone recording or add a
recording to an open note.
Tap Menu > View Recording Toolbar to add the recording toolbar to the
bottom of the screen.
1 Hold the CN3 Computer’s microphone near your mouth or source of
sound.
2 Tap the red circle to start your recording.
3 Tap the black box when finished. If you are recording in an open note,
an icon appears in the note, like in the following sample. If you are creating a stand-alone recording, it appears in the note list.
4 To play a recording, tap the recording icon in the open note or tap the
recording in the note list.
Note: To quickly create a recording, hold down the Record hardware button. When you hear the beep, begin your recording. Release the button
when you are finished. The new recording is stored in the open note or as a
stand-alone recording if no note is open.
To play a recording, tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note.
Indicates an embedded recording
Tap to begin recording
Using My Text
When using Messaging, use My Text to quickly insert preset or frequently
used messages into the text entry area. To insert a message, tap Menu > My
Text, then select a message.
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• To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My Text and tap a
desired message.
• To edit a My Text message, tap Menu > My Text > Edit My Text Messages. Tap the message you want to edit and enter new text at the bottom of the screen.
Finding and Organizing Information
You can use the File Explorer to find files on the CN3 Computer, and organize these files into folders, and move files using the cut or copy-and-paste
methods. Tap Start > Programs > the File Explorer icon.
Tap a folder to open it
Tap New Folder to create a new folder
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > File Explorer.
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Customizing Your CN3 Computer
You can customize by adjusting settings and installing additional software.
Adjusting Settings
To adjust settings to fit the way you work, tap Start > Settings > either the
Personal tab or the System tab located at the bottom of the screen.
Note: The Phone applet in the Personal tab is available only on CN3
Computers with built-in phones.
Menus
To customize what appears on the Start menu.
Owner Information
To enter your contact information.
Today
To customize the look and information displayed on the Today screen.
Clock & Alarms
To change the time or to set alarms.
Power
To maximize battery life.
Adding or Removing Programs
Programs added to your CN3 Computer at the factory are stored in ROM
(Read Only Memory). You cannot remove this software, and you cannot
accidentally lose ROM contents. ROM programs can be updated using
special installation programs with a *.XIP extension. All other programs
and data files added to your CN3 Computer after factory installation are
stored in RAM (Random Access Memory).
You can install any program created for the CN3 Computer, as long as
there is enough memory. A popular place to find software for your CN3
Computer is on the Windows Mobile Web site (www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/communities/default.mspx).
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Adding Programs Using ActiveSync
Install the appropriate software for your CN3 Computer on your desktop
before installing it on your CN3 Computer.
1 Determine your CN3 Computer and processor type so that you know
which version of the software to install. Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > the About icon > the Version tab, then make a note of the
information in Processor.
Note this information
2 Download the program to your desktop (or insert the CD or disk that
contains the program into your desktop). You may see a single *.XIP,
*.EXE, or *.ZIP file, a SETUP.EXE file, or several versions of files for
different CN3 Computer types and processors. Be sure to select the program designed for the Windows Mobile and your CN3 Computer processor type.
3 Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that
comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation
instructions.
4 Connect your CN3 Computer and desktop.
5 Double-click the *.EXE file.
• If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the
directions on the screen. Once the software is installed, the installer
automatically transfers the software to your CN3 Computer.
• If the file is not an installer, an error message stating that the program
is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer is displayed.
Move this file to your CN3 Computer. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explore to copy the program file to the Program
Files folder on your CN3 Computer. For more information on copying files using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help.
Once installation is complete, tap Start > Programs, and then the program
icon to switch to it. For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the
Recent Programs area, via Start > File Explorer.
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Adding a Program Directly from the Internet
1 Determine your CN3 Computer and processor type so that you know
which version of the software to install. Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > the About icon > the Version tab, then make a note of the
information in Processor.
2 Download the program to your CN3 Computer straight from the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer. You may see a single *.XIP, *.EXE,
or *.ZIP file, a SETUP.EXE file, or several versions of files for different
CN3 Computer types and processors. Be sure to select the program
designed for the Windows Mobile and your CN3 Computer processor
type.
3 Read program installation instructions, Read Me files, or other documentation. Many programs provide installation instructions.
4 Tap the file, such as a *.XIP or *.EXE file to start the installation wizard.
Follow the directions on the screen.
Adding a Program to the Start Menu
Tap Start > Settings > the Personal tab > the Menus icon, then the check
box for the program. If you do not see the program listed, you can either
use File Explorer on the CN3 Computer to move the program to the Start
Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on the desktop to create a shortcut to the
program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.
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Using File Explorer on the CN3 Computer
Tap Start > Programs > the File Explorer icon, locate the program (tap the
folder list, labeled My Documents by default, then My Device to see a list
of all folders on the CN3 Computer). Tap and hold the program and tap
Cut on the pop-up menu. Open the Start Menu folder located in the Windows folder, tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste on the
pop-up menu. The program now appears on the Start menu. For more
information on using File Explorer, see “Finding and Organizing Information” on page 32.
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > File Explorer.
Using ActiveSync on the desktop
Use the Explorer in ActiveSync to explore your CN3 Computer files and
locate the program. Right-click the program, and then click Create Shortcut. Move the shortcut to the Start Menu folder in the Windows folder.
The shortcut now appears on the Start menu. For more information, see
ActiveSync Help.
Removing Programs
Tap Start > Settings > the System tab > the Remove Programs icon. If
the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File
Explorer on your CN3 Computer to locate the program, tap and hold the
program, and then tap Delete on the pop-up menu.
Microsoft ActiveSync
Visit the following Microsoft Web site for the latest in updates, technical
information, and samples:
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/communities/
default.mspx
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize the information on your
desktop with the information on your CN3 Computer. Synchronization
compares the data on your CN3 Computer with your desktop and updates
both computers with the most recent information. For example:
• Keep Pocket Outlook data up-to-date by synchronizing your CN3 Computer with Microsoft Outlook data on your desktop.
• Synchronize Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel files between your
CN3 Computer and desktop. Your files are automatically converted to
the correct format.
Note: By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types
of information. Use ActiveSync options to turn synchronization on or off
for specific information types.
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With ActiveSync, you can also:
• Back up and restore your CN3 Computer data.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your CN3 Computer and
desktop.
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization
mode. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to
your desktop or only when you choose the synchronize command.
• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much
data is synchronized. For example, you can choose how many weeks of
past appointments you want synchronized.
Before you begin synchronization, install ActiveSync on your desktop from
the Windows Mobile Companion CD. For more information on installing
ActiveSync, see your Quick Start card. ActiveSync is already installed on
your CN3 Computer.
After installation is complete, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you connect your CN3 Computer to your desktop, set up a partnership so you can
synchronize information between your CN3 Computer and your desktop,
and customize your synchronization settings. Your first synchronization
process automatically begins when finished using the wizard.
After your first synchronization, look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on
your CN3 Computer. Notice that information you have stored in
Microsoft Outlook on your desktop was copied to your CN3 Computer,
and you did not have to type a word. Disconnect the CN3 Computer from
your computer and you are ready to go!
Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization
process, you can initiate synchronization from your CN3 Computer. To
switch to ActiveSync on your CN3 Computer, tap Start > Programs > the
ActiveSync icon. Note that if you have a wireless LAN card, you can synchronize remotely from your CN3 Computer.
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > ActiveSync.
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For information about using ActiveSync on your desktop, start ActiveSync
on your desktop, and then see ActiveSync Help.
View the connection status
Tap to synchronize via IR or to change synchronization
Tap to connect and synchronize
For more information about ActiveSync on your CN3 Computer, switch
to ActiveSync, tap Start > Help, then select a topic.
Microsoft Pocket Outlook
Microsoft Pocket Outlook includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Messaging,
and Notes. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, you can use e-mail addresses stored in Contacts to address e-mail messages in Messaging.
Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in Microsoft Outlook
or Microsoft Exchange on your desktop with your CN3 Computer. You
can also synchronize this information directly with a Microsoft Exchange
server. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the changes you
made on your CN3 Computer and desktop or server and updates both
computers with the latest information. For information on using ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
You can switch to any program by tapping it on the Start menu.
Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings
To switch to Calendar on the CN3 Computer, tap Start > Calendar.
Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other
events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Day,
Week, Month, Year, and Agenda) and set Calendar to remind you of
appointments with a sound or other method.
Appointments for the day can display on the Today screen.
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If you use Outlook on your desktop, you can synchronize appointments
between your CN3 Computer and desktop.
Tap to go to Today
Tap to display and edit appointment details
Synchronizing Calendar
Calendar items stored on your CN3 Computer can be synchronized with
calendar items on your desktop or Microsoft Exchange Server. (Note that
you can only synchronize information directly with an Exchange Server if
your company is running Microsoft Mobile Information Server 2002 or
later.) Calendar synchronization is automatically selected in ActiveSync.
Calendar items entered on one computer are copied to the other during
synchronization. Handwritten notes and drawings are saved as metafiles
(pictures).
For information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
Why Use Categories in the Calendar?
Use categories to group related tasks, contacts, and appointments. Then,
use these groupings to quickly display only the information you want. For
example, you can easily share your CN3 Computer with another by assigning your appointments to a category with a special project’s name. You can
then use this category to filter Calendar and only display appointments for
that project.
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Note: In Month View, the day of an appointment assigned to the Holiday
category appears in red.
This day was assigned the Holiday category.
Tap to access the Year view
What’s an All Day Event?
An appointment can either be a normal appointment or an all day event,
which lasts the full day or spans many days. Examples include a trade show,
a vacation, or a seminar. You can also use all day events to schedule an
annual event, such as a birthday or anniversary. In this case, change the Status box to Free (you may need to scroll to see it) so that it does not show
time as busy in your calendar. All day events do not occupy blocks of time
in Calendar; they appear in banners at the top of the calendar.
Note: You cannot modify or create all-day events with attendees on the
CN3 Computer. If you create all day events with attendees on your desktop, use ActiveSync to copy such events to the CN3 Computer, then view
them in Calendar. For more information on copying files, see ActiveSync
Help. To use the CN3 Computer to schedule an appointment with attendees lasting all day, set type to “Normal,” then adjust the date and time
appropriately.
This describes the all-day event
Tap to access the Week view
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What’s a Recurrence Pattern?
If you have an appointment or task that you do on a regular basis, such as a
weekly team meeting or a monthly status report, enter the item once and
set a recurrence pattern for it. If the default patterns in the list are not what
you need, you can create your own pattern using the wizard.
Select your recurrence pattern from this list
Select  to access the wizard with which
to customize your recurrence.
Viewing Appointments
You can view appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week,
Month, and Year). In Agenda view, upcoming appointments are displayed
in bold. To see detailed appointment information in any view, tap the
appointment. To see a list of available actions for an appointment, tap and
hold the appointment. Tap Start > Today to see appointments for the day.
Month view displays symbols to indicate the types of appointments you
have on a given day. An upward triangle indicates a morning appointment;
a downward triangle indicates an afternoon appointment. If you have
appointments in the morning and afternoon, a solid square is displayed. If
you have an all day event not marked Free, a hollow square is displayed.
This displays a morning appointment
This displays an all-day event not marked “Free”
This displays appointments in morning and afternoon
This displays an afternoon appointment
Tap this to access the Year view
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Creating or Changing an Appointment
To create an appointment, tap Menu > New Appointment. To select a
new date from a pop-up calendar, tap the display date. To enter or select a
new time, tap the display time. Enter the appointment details, and when
finished, tap ok to return to the calendar.
If you are working in Day view, tap and hold the time slot for the new
appointment, then select New Appointment to have the time automatically
entered for you.
To change an appointment, tap it in the calendar, and then tap Edit.
Change any appointment detail by tapping it and entering the new information. Tap the arrows to the right of the description and location boxes to
choose from previous entries.
When entering a time, you can type military and abbreviated time forms,
such as 2300 (becomes 11:00 PM), 913pm (becomes 9:13 PM), 911
(becomes 9:11 AM), and 9p (becomes 9:00 PM).
Tap to return to calendar, saved automatically
Tap to choose from predefined text
Tap to choose from previous defined locations
Tap to select a time
Tap to select a date
Notes is a good place for maps and directions
Creating an All-Day Event
To create an all-day event, do the following. To change an all-day event,
switch to Day or Agenda, tap the event listed at the top of the calendar,
then tap Edit. Change any appointment detail by tapping it and entering
the new information.
1 Tap Menu > New Appointment.
2 Tap All Day, then select Yes.
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Tap to select “Yes” or “No” for the all-day event
You cannot modify or create all day events with attendees on the CN3
Computer. If you create all-day events with attendees on your desktop, use
ActiveSync to copy such events to the CN3 Computer. Then, view them in
Calendar. For more information on copying files, see ActiveSync Help. To
use the CN3 Computer to schedule an appointment with attendees lasting
all day, set type to Normal, then adjust date and time accordingly.
Setting a Reminder for an Appointment
Do the following to set a reminder for an appointment in the calendar:
1 Tap the appointment, then tap Edit to change the appointment.
2 Tap Reminder and select Remind me.
3 To change how many minutes before the appointment you are
reminded, tap the minutes displayed, then select the new minutes from a
drop-down or enter the new minutes. Tap minutes to change hours,
days, or weeks.
Tap this to enable the reminder feature
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Note: To automatically set a reminder for all new appointments, in the calendar, tap Menu > Options > the Appointments tab, check Set reminders
for new items, then tap the number and timeframe options to change the
information given.
Tap this to set reminders for new appointments
To choose how you are reminded, for example by a sound, tap Start > Settings > the Personal tab > the Sounds & Notifications icon.
Adding a Note to an Appointment
You can add written or typed notes and even recordings (if your CN3
Computer supports recordings) to an appointment. This is a good place for
maps, drawings, and other detailed information. To edit an existing note, tap
the appointment in the calendar, tap Edit, then tap the Notes tab.
1 In the calendar, tap the appointment, then tap Edit.
2 Tap the Notes tab to enter notes. For specific instructions, tap Start >
Help, then select a topic.
Use your stylus to write or draw information here
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Making an Appointment Recurring
Do the following to make a recurring appointment:
1 In the calendar, tap the appointment, then tap Edit.
2 Tap Occurs and select a pattern from the list. Or, to create a new pattern, tap , and follow the steps in the wizard.
Select your recurrence from the drop-down list
Select  to customize your recurrence
Assigning an Appointment to a Category
To find an appointment assigned to a category, tap Menu > Filter, then
select the type of appointment that you want displayed. To show all
appointments again, tap Menu > Filter > All Appointments to clear all categories.
1 In the calendar, tap the appointment, tap Edit, then tap Categories.
2 Check the categories to which you want to assign the appointment.
3 To create a new category, tap New, enter the category name, then tap
Done. The new category is automatically checked in the list.
4 Tap ok to return to the appointment.
A check mark indicates a selected category
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Sending a Meeting Request
Use Calendar to schedule meetings with people who use Outlook or Pocket
Outlook. When attendees receive a meeting request, they can accept or
decline the meeting. If they accept the request, the meeting is automatically
added to their schedule, their response is sent back to you, and your calendar is updated.
Before you can send a meeting request, you must enter e-mail addresses in
Contacts Help and set up Messaging to send and receive messages. For
more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, open either
the Calendar application or the Messaging application, tap Start > Help,
then select a topic.
If you are sending the meeting request through a connection to an ISP or
the network, rather than through synchronization with your desktop, tap
Menu > Options > the Appointments tab. From the Send meeting request
via drop-down list, tap the service to use to send the request.
1 Tap to hold a timeslot in the calendar, then tap New Appointment.
2 Enter the meeting information, hide the onscreen keyboard, if needed,
then tap Attendees. Only those contacts with e-mail addresses are displayed. Select the contacts you want to invite, then tap Add to return to
the list.
3 Repeat this procedure until you have everyone you want to invite to the
meeting, then tap ok.
4 Messaging automatically creates a meeting request and sends it to the
attendees the next time you synchronize with your desktop. Textual
notes entered in the Notes tab (excluding writing) are also sent.
To remove a person, highlight that person,
then tap Delete
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Finding an Appointment
• Tap Start > Programs > the Search icon, enter the appointment name,
tap the Type arrow and select “Calendar” from the drop-down list, and
then tap Search. You can tap the Search for drop-down arrow to select
from a list of previously searched items or phrases.
Note for future access, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent
Programs area, via Start > Search.
• To find an appointment assigned to a category, tap Menu > Filter, then
select the type of appointment that you want displayed. To show all
appointments again, tap Menu > Filter > All Appointments to clear all
categories.
Tap to select or enter a phrase
Tap to select where to search for this phrase
Tap to see details
Deleting an Appointment
1 In the calendar, tap and hold the appointment.
2 On the pop-up menu, tap Delete Appointment. The next time you synchronize, the appointment is also deleted from the desktop.
Changing Calendar Options
In the calendar, tap Menu > Options, tap either tap, make your changes,
then tap ok to return to the calendar.
• Tap the General tab to change the calendar view.
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• Tap the Appointments tab to select what Show icons appointment indicators should appear when you view appointment contents. Tap and
hold an icon to see its name. Selected icons are in black.
Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues
To switch to Contacts on the CN3 Computer, tap Start > Contacts.
Contacts maintains a list of your friends and colleagues so that you can easily find the information you are looking for, whether you are at home or on
the road. You can enter both personal and business information.
If you use Microsoft Outlook on your desktop, you can synchronize contacts between your CN3 Computer and your desktop.
Tap and enter part of a name to find it in the list
Tap to see additional phone numbers, e-mail addresses
Tap to display and edit contact details
Tap to create a new contact
Creating a Contact
1 Tap New, then use the input panel to enter a name and other contact
information. Scroll down to see all available fields.
2 To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories, then
select a category from the list. In the contact list, you can display contacts
by category.
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3 To add notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter text or draw. For information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas”
on page 54.
4 When finished, tap ok to return to the contact list.
Tap to return to the list, entry saved automatically
Scroll to see more fields
Use Notes to include maps and directions
Synchronizing Contacts
Contacts stored on your CN3 Computer can be synchronized with Outlook contacts stored on your desktop or with Mobile Information Server
2002 or later.
New items entered in one location are copied to the other during synchronization. Handwritten notes and drawings are saved as pictures when synchronizing with your desktop, but are removed when synchronizing with a
server.
For information on synchronization, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
Viewing Contacts
The contact list displays the contact name and the first primary phone
number or e-mail address specified for that contact. Contacts are ordered
by name of contact or company. You can change the appearance of the Contacts list by tapping Menu > Options.
• Tap the default letter (home, w ork, mobile, or e-mail) to the right of the
contact to see additional phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
• Use the up/down controls on your keypad to highlight a contact, then
press the left/right controls on your keypad to change the default number, displayed as a letter to the right of the contact name. The default
number is highlighted in the contact’s summary, like the sample below.
• To see more contact information, tap the contact.
• To see a list of available actions for a contact via a pop-up menu, tap and
hold the contact.
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• To see a list of contacts employed by a specific company, tap Menu >
View By > Company. Then, tap the desired company name.
Indicates the default number
Tap to edit the default number
Creating or Changing a Contact
• To create a contact, tap New. To enter notes, tap the Notes tab. When
finished, tap ok to return to the contact list. New contacts are added to the
displayed category.
• To change a contact, tap it in the contact list, and then tap Menu > Edit.
To cancel edits, tap Menu > Undo. When finished making changes, tap
ok to return to the contact list.
Note: If you enter a name with more than two words, the middle word is
recorded as a middle name. If your contact has a double first or last name,
tap the Name arrow and enter the names in the proper box.
Tap to access the Name fields
Tap outside the box to close and return to details
Adding a Note to a Contact
You can add written or typed notes and even recordings (if your CN3
Computer supports recordings) to a contact. Notes are handy for maps and
drawings. To edit an existing note, tap the contact, tap Menu > Edit, then tap
the Notes tab.
1 In the contact list, tap the contact.
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2 Tap the Notes tab. For instructions, tap Start > Help, then select a topic.
Use your stylus to write or draw your information
Tap to activate the input panel
Assigning a Contact to a Category
1 In the contact list, tap the contact, and then tap Menu > Edit.
2 Scroll to, tap Categories, then check categories to assign to the contact.
3 To create a new category, tap New, enter the category name, then tap
Done. The new category is automatically checked in the list.
4 Tap ok to return to the contacts.
A check mark indicates a selected category
Copying a Contact
Press and hold a contact for a pop-up menu, then select Copy Contact; or
if a contact is already highlighted, tap Menu > Copy Contact.
Sending a Message to a Contact
Press and hold a contact for a pop-up menu, then select Send E-mail or
Send SMS depending on the type of message being sent. To send an e-mail
message, you must have an e-mail address configured for the contact. To
send an SMS (Short Messaging Service) message, you must have an SMS
number for the contact, which is usually the mobile phone number.
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Finding a Contact
Use any of the following methods to find a contact. To quickly move
through a long list of contacts, tap one of the sets of letters displayed at the
top to view contact names beginning with those letters.
• Tap Start > Programs > the Search icon, enter the contact name, tap the
Type arrow and select “Contacts” from the drop-down list, and then tap
Search. You can tap the Search for drop-down arrow to select from a list of
previously searched items or phrases.
Note for future access, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent
Programs area, via Start > Search.
• From Contacts, start typing a contact name until you see it displayed on
the screen. To show all contacts again, tap the text box at the top of the
screen and clear the text, or tap the arrow to the right of the text box.
• To find a contact assigned to a category, tap Menu > Filter, then select
the type of contact to display. To show all contacts again, tap Menu >
Filter > All Contacts to clear all categories.
• To view the names of companies for which your contacts work, in the
contact list, tap Menu > View By > Company. The number of contacts
that work for that company is displayed to the right of the company.
Deleting a Contact
Press and hold a contact for a pop-up menu, select Delete Contact, then
select Yes; or if a contact is already highlighted, tap Menu > Delete Contact, then select Yes.
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Changing Contacts Options
In the contact list, tap Menu > Options, make your changes, then click ok
to return to the Contacts list.
Tasks: Keeping a To Do List
To switch to Tasks on your CN3 Computer, tap Start > Tasks.
Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. A variety of task information can display on the Today screen. If you use Microsoft Outlook on
your desktop, you can synchronize tasks between your CN3 Computer and
desktop. To change the way information is displayed, tap Menu > Options.
Use this to assign a task quickly
Indicates a high priority
Tap to display or edit details
Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu
Creating a Task
To quickly create a task with only a subject, tap Tap here to add a new task
and enter your task information.
• To quickly create a task, enter text in the Tap here to add a new task box
at the top of the screen. If you do not see this box, tap Menu > Options,
then check Show Tasks entry bar.
• To create a task with detailed information, such as start and due dates,
tap New. To enter notes, tap the Notes tab. You can enter a start date
and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the
input panel is open, you need to hide it to see all available fields. You can
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enter text or draw. For information on creating notes, see “Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas” on page 54.
• To change a task, tap it in the task list, and then tap Edit. Using the
onscreen keyboard, enter a description. To assign the task to a category,
tap Categories and check categories from the list. In the task list, you can
filter tasks by category. When finished, tap ok to return to the task list.
Synchronizing Tasks
Tasks stored on the CN3 Computer can synchronize with Microsoft Outlook on your desktop. Task synchronization is automatic in ActiveSync.
New items entered on one computer are copied to the other during synchronization. Handwritten notes and drawings are saved as metafiles (pictures). For information, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
Notes: Capturing Thoughts and Ideas
To switch to Notes on your CN3 Computer, tap Start > Programs > the
Notes icon.
Note for future access, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs area, via Start > Notes.
Notes helps you quickly capture your ideas, notes, and thoughts. You can
create a note using written and typed text, drawings, and recordings. You
can also share your notes with others through e-mail, infrared, and synchronization with your desktop.
To create documents with advanced formatting or templates, such as bulleted lists and tabs, use word processing software developed for your CN3
Computer, such as Word Mobile.
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Tap to change the sort order of the list
Tap to open a note or play a recording
Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu
Tap to record
Tap to create a new note
Creating a Note
To create your note, tap New, then write, draw, type, or record your information. For information about using the input panel, writing and drawing,
and creating recordings, see “Basic Usage” on page 22.
• Writing
Using the stylus, write directly on the screen.
• Drawing
Using the stylus, draw directly on the screen.
• Typing
Using the input panel, enter typed text into the CN3 Computer. Do this
by tapping keys on the onscreen keyboard or by using handwriting recognition software.
• Recording
Create a stand-alone recording or embed a recording into a note.
Synchronizing Notes
Notes can synchronize between your desktop and CN3 Computer either
through notes synchronization or file synchronization. Notes synchronization synchronizes the notes on your CN3 Computer with Outlook Notes
on your desktop. File synchronization synchronizes all notes on the CN3
Computer with the My Documents folder for the CN3 Computer on your
desktop.
To synchronize your notes through notes synchronization, first select the
Notes information type for synchronization in ActiveSync. The next time
you synchronize, all notes in My Documents and its subfolder on your
CN3 Computer appear in Outlook Notes on your desktop. Notes that
contain only text appear as regular notes in Outlook on your desktop, while
notes containing written text or drawings appear in the device format. In
addition, all notes in the Notes group in Outlook on the desktop appear in
Notes on the CN3 Computer.
To synchronize your notes as files, in ActiveSync, select the Files information type for synchronization and clear the Notes information type. When
you select Files, the My Documents folder for the CN3 Computer is cre-
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ated on your desktop. All .PWI files placed in the My Documents folder on
your CN3 Computer and all .DOC files placed in the My Documents
folder for the CN3 Computer on your desktop are synchronized. Passwordprotected files cannot be synchronized.
ActiveSync converts documents during synchronization. For information
on synchronization or file conversion, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
Note: When you delete or change an item on either your desktop or the
CN3 Computer, the item is changed or deleted in the other location the
next time you synchronize.
Note: If you synchronize your notes using file synchronization and then
later decide to use notes synchronization, all of your notes are synchronized
with Outlook on your desktop and no longer store in the My Documents
folder for the CN3 Computer.
Messaging: Sending and Receiving E-mail Messages
To switch to Messaging on your CN3 Computer, tap Start > Messaging.
You can receive Internet e-mail messages and SMS messages in Messaging.
Internet e-mail messages are sent by using an address you receive from your
Internet service provider (ISP) or your employer. SMS messages are sent
and received through your wireless phone service provider by using a phone
number as the message address.
You can send and receive e-mail by synchronizing with your desktop, or by
connecting to a Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3) or Internet Message Access
Protocol 4 (IMAP4) mail server. You need to set up an e-mail account for
each method that you use except for Microsoft ActiveSync, which is set up
by default. The ActiveSync folder on your CN3 Computer stores messages
that you send and receive through synchronization with a desktop. Account
names appear as folders in the folder list (located on the left, under the navigation bar) in the Messaging message list.
With synchronization, messages are synchronized between the CN3 Computer Inbox and the PC Inbox by using ActiveSync and Microsoft
Exchange or Microsoft Outlook. For more information, see “Synchronizing E-mail Messages” on the next page.
When connecting to a POP3 or IMAP4 server, you use a modem to connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) or a modem card to connect to
the local area network to which your e-mail server is connected. You can
also use your phone to connect by using a cellular line connection. For
more information, see “Connecting to a Mail Server” on page 58.
Synchronizing E-mail Messages
After selecting Messaging for synchronization in ActiveSync, e-mail messages are synchronized as part of the general synchronization process. During synchronization:
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• Messages are copied from the Inbox folder on your desktop or the
Microsoft Exchange server to the Inbox folder on your CN3 Computer.
(Note that you can only synchronize information directly with an
Exchange Server if your company is running Microsoft Mobile Information Server 2002 or later.) By default, you receive messages from the last
three days only, the first 100 lines of each new message, and file attachments of less than 100 KB in size.
• Messages in the Outbox folder on your CN3 Computer are transferred
to Exchange or Outlook and then sent from those programs.
• The messages on the two computers are linked. When you delete a message on your CN3 Computer, it is deleted from your desktop the next
time you synchronize.
• Messages in subfolders in other e-mail folders in Outlook are synchronized only if they were selected for synchronization in ActiveSync.
For information on initiating Messaging synchronization or changing synchronization settings, see ActiveSync Help on your desktop or tap Start >
Help, then select a topic.
Managing E-mail Messages and Folders
Each e-mail account and SMS account has its own folder hierarchy with
five default folders: Inbox, Outbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, and Sent Items.
The messages you receive and send through the mail account are stored in
these folders. You can also create additional folders within each hierarchy.
The Deleted Items folder contains messages that were deleted on the CN3
Computer. The behavior of the Deleted Items and Sent Items folders
depends on the Inbox options you have chosen.
The behavior of the folders you create depends on whether you are using
ActiveSync, SMS, POP3, or IMAP4.
• If you use ActiveSync, e-mail messages in the Inbox folder in Outlook
automatically synchronize with your CN3 Computer. You can select to
synchronize additional folders by designating them for ActiveSync. The
folders you create and the messages you move are then mirrored on the
server. For example, if you move two messages from the Inbox folder to a
folder named Family, and you have designated Family for synchronization, the server creates a copy of the Family folder and copies the messages into that folder. You can then read messages while away from your
desktop.
• If you use SMS, messages are stored in the Inbox folder.
• If you use POP3 and you move e-mail messages to a folder you created,
the link is broken between the messages on the CN3 Computer and their
copies on the mail server. The next time you connect, the mail server sees
that the messages are missing from the CN3 Computer Inbox and
deletes them from the server. This prevents you from having duplicate
copies of a message, but it also means that you no longer have access to
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messages that you move to folders created from anywhere except the
CN3 Computer.
• If you use IMAP4, the folders you create and the e-mail messages you
move are mirrored on the server. Therefore, messages are available to you
anytime you connect to your mail server, whether it is from your CN3
Computer or desktop. This synchronization of folders occurs whenever
you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete
folders when connected.
For all accounts except ActiveSync, you can access folder options by tapping Menu > Tools > Manage Folders.
Connecting to a Mail Server
In addition to synchronizing e-mail messages with your desktop, you can
send and receive e-mail messages by connecting to an e-mail server using a
modem or network card connected to your CN3 Computer. You need to
set up a remote connection to a network or an ISP, and a connection to
your e-mail server. For more information, see “Remote Access (Modems)”
on page 118.
When you connect to the e-mail server, new messages are downloaded to
the CN3 Computer Inbox folder, messages in the CN3 Computer Outbox
folder are sent, and messages that were deleted on the e-mail server are
removed from the CN3 Computer Inbox folder.
Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your
e-mail server rather than your desktop. When you delete a message on your
CN3 Computer, it is also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you
connect based on the settings selected in ActiveSync.
You can work online or offline. When working online, you read and
respond to messages while connected to the e-mail server. Messages are sent
as soon as you tap Send, which saves space on your CN3 Computer.
When working offline, once you have downloaded new message headers or
partial messages, you can disconnect from the e-mail server and then decide
which messages to download completely. The next time you connect,
Inbox downloads the complete messages you have marked for retrieval and
sends the messages you have composed.
Setting Up or Changing an Account
To set up a a POP3 or IMAP4 e-mail account, tap Menu > Tools >
Options > New Account. Follow instructions in the New Account Wizard.
To set up an SMS account, tap Menu > Switch Accounts, and then tap
SMS. Follow the instructions on the screen.
To change options for an account, tap Menu > Tools > Options > the
name of the account, and follow the instructions on the screen.
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To delete an account, tap Menu > Tools > Options, tap and hold the name
of the account, and then tap Delete.
Note: You can set up several e-mail accounts including your ActiveSync
account, but you can set up only one SMS account, which you cannot
delete once it is set up.
Downloading Messages from the Server
Note that receiving entire messages consumes storage memory. The size
column in the message list displays the local size and server size of a message. Even when a message has downloaded fully, these numbers may differ
because the size of a message can vary between the server and the CN3
Computer.
1 Tap Menu > Switch Accounts and ensure that the account you want to
use is selected (marked by a bullet.)
2 The messages on your CN3 Computer and e-mail server are synchronized: new messages are downloaded to the CN3 Inbox folder, messages
in the CN3 Outbox folder are sent, and messages that were deleted from
the server are removed from the CN3 Inbox. Tap a message in the message list to open it.
3 If you read a message and decide that you need the full copy, tap Menu >
Download Message while in the message window. If you are in the message list, tap and hold the message, and then tap Download Message.
This also downloads message attachments if you selected those options
when you set up the e-mail account. You can also choose to download
full copies of messages by default.
4 When finished, close Messaging.
Composing and Sending Messages
To compose a message, do the following.
If you are sending an SMS message and want to know if it was received,
before sending the message, tap Menu > Message Options > Request SMS
text message delivery notification.
Depending on the e-mail address options that you select, you can use a
directory service in addition to your contact list to verify names.
1 In the message list, tap New.
2 To select an account, tap the From list and select “ActiveSync,” “SMS,”
or the desired e-mail account.
3 Enter the e-mail address or SMS address of one or more recipients, separating them with semicolons. To access addresses and phone numbers
from Contacts, tap To.
4 Enter your message. To quickly add common messages, tap Menu > My
Text, select a desired message.
5 To check spelling, tap Edit > Spell Check.
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6 Tap Send. If you are working offline, the message is moved to the Outbox folder and is sent the next time you connect.
Companion Programs
The companion programs consist of Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, and
PowerPoint Mobile, and Windows Media Player. To switch to a companion program on your CN3 Computer, tap Start > Programs, then tap the
program name.
Word Mobile
Word Mobile works with Microsoft Word on your desktop to give you
access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on your
CN3 Computer, or you can copy documents from your desktop to your
CN3 Computer. Synchronize documents between your desktop and your
CN3 Computer to have up-to-date content in both locations.
Creating a Document
Use Word Mobile to create documents, such as letters or meeting minutes.
To create a new file, tap Start > Programs > the Word Mobile icon > New.
You get either a blank document or a template, depending on what you
have selected under Menu > Tools > Options.
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > Word Mobile.
You can open only one document at a time; when you open a second document, you have to save the first. You can save a document you create or edit
in formats such as Word (.DOC), Pocket Word (.PSW), Rich Text Format
(.RTF), and Plain Text (.TXT).
Word Mobile contains a list of files stored on your CN3 Computer. Tap a
file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, and send files, tap and
hold a file in the list, then, select the action on the pop-up menu.
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Tap to change the sort order of the list
Tap to open a document
Tap and hold an item to see a pop-up menu
Tap to create a new document
You can enter information in Word Mobile in by typing or writing. Each
mode has its own toolbar, which you can show and hide by tapping the
Input Panel icon in the center of the command bar.
You can change the zoom magnification by tapping View > Zoom, then
select the percentage you want. Select a higher percentage to enter text and
a lower one to see more of your document.
If you are opening a Word document created on a desktop, you may select
View > Wrap to Window so that you can see the entire document.
To check spelling, select text, then tap Menu > Tools > Spelling. To use
new documents as templates, move the documents to the Templates folder.
You can insert the data in a document. Tap and hold anywhere on the document, then tap Insert Date from the pop-up menu.
Typing Mode
Using the input panel, enter typed text into the document. For more information on entering typed text, see “Basic Usage” on page 22.
To format existing text and to edit text, first select the text. You can select
text as you do in a Word document, using your stylus instead of the mouse
to drag through the text you want to select. You can search a document to
find text by tapping Menu > Edit > Find/Replace.
Tap to return to the document list
Tap and hold to see a pop-up menu
Tap to format text
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Writing Mode
In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines
are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification is greater than in typing mode to allow you to write more easily. For more information on writing and selecting writing, see “Basic Usage” on page 22.
Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word
document is converted to a Word document on your desktop.
Synchronizing Word Mobile Documents
Word Mobile documents can be synchronized with Word documents on
your desktop. To synchronize files, first select the Files information type for
synchronization in ActiveSync. When you select Files, the My Documents
folder for the CN3 Computer is created on your desktop. Place all files you
want to synchronize with the CN3 Computer in this folder. Password-protected files cannot be synchronized.
All Word Mobile files stored in My Documents and its subfolders are synchronized with the desktop. ActiveSync converts documents during synchronization.
For more information on synchronization or file conversion, see ActiveSync
Help on the desktop. When you delete a file on either your desktop or your
CN3 Computer, the file is deleted in the other location the next time you
synchronize.
Excel Mobile
You can create and edit workbooks and templates in Excel Mobile as you
do in Microsoft Excel on your desktop. Excel Mobile workbooks are usually saved as .PXL files, but you can also save them in .XLS format.
When you close a workbook, it is automatically named and placed in the
Excel Mobile workbook list.
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Creating a Workbook
Use Excel Mobile to create workbooks, such as expense reports and mileage
logs. To create a new file, tap Start > Programs > the Excel Mobile icon >
New to access a blank workbook. Or, if you have selected a template for
new workbooks under the Menu > Tools > Options, that template appears
with appropriate text and formatting already provided.
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > Excel Mobile.
You can open only one workbook at a time; when you open a second workbook, save the first. You can save a workbook you create or edit in a variety
of formats, including Pocket Excel (.PXL) and Excel (.XLS). You can also
save a workbook as a template by moving the workbook to the Templates
folder.
Excel Mobile contains a list of the files stored on your CN3 Computer. Tap
a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, send files, tap and
hold a file in the list, then select the appropriate action from the menu.
Excel Mobile provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas,
functions, sorting, and filtering. Tap View > Toolbar to see the toolbar.
Cell contents appear here as you enter them
Autosum icon
Tips for Working in Excel Mobile
Note the following when working in large worksheets in Excel Mobile:
• View in full-screen mode to see as much of your worksheet as possible.
Tap View > Full Screen. To exit full-screen mode, tap View > Full
Screen.
• Tap View > Zoom and select a percentage so that you can easily read the
worksheet.
• Show and hide window elements. Tap View > Show, then tap the elements you want to show or hide.
• Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where to freeze panes.
Tap View > Freeze Panes. You might want to freeze the top and leftmost
panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll
through a sheet. Tap View > Unfreeze Panes to undo this process.
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• Split panes to view different areas of a large worksheet. Tap View > Split.
Then drag the split bar to where you want it. To remove the split, tap
View > Remove Split.
For more information on using Excel Mobile, tap Start > Help, then select
a topic.
PowerPoint Mobile
With PowerPoint Mobile on your CN3 Computer, you can open and view
slide show presentations created on your PC. Whether the presentation is
opened from an e-mail message, downloaded from a file share or the Internet, copied to the CN3 Computer via a storage card, or obtained by synchronizing with your PC, slide shows created in *.PPT and *.PPS format
with PowerPoint 97 and later can be viewed on your CN3 Computer.
Many presentation elements built into the slide shows such as slide transitions and animations will play back on the device. If the presentation is set
up as a timed slide show, one slide will advance to the next automatically.
Links to URLs are also supported.
For more information on PowerPoint Mobile while you are in this application, tap Start > Help, then select a topic.
To Start a Slide Show Presentation
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > PowerPoint Mobile.
1 To start a slide show presentation, tap Start > Programs > the PowerPoint Mobile icon.
2 In the presentation list, tap the slide show you want to view.
3 Tap the current slide to advance to the next slide. If the presentation is
set up as a timed slide show, slides will advance automatically.
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4 To view a PowerPoint Mobile presentation in portrait, or right-handed
or left-handed landscape orientations, tap the slide icon (in the bottom,
left corner of the following illustration) for a pop-up menu.
5 Tap Show Options > the Orientation tab, then select an orientation.
6 Tap Default to view the presentation in the orientation that best fits the
size and shape of the screen.
Windows Media Player for Windows Mobile
Tap Start > Windows Media. For more information about using Windows Media, tap Start > Help, then select a topic.
Use Microsoft Windows Media Player on your desktop to copy digital
audio and video files to your CN3 Computer. You can play Windows
Media and MP3 files on your Windows Mobile.
Tap to download
from the internet
Indicates the current track progress
Tap to adjust the volume
Tap to skip to the next song
Tap to play the previous song
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Internet Explorer Mobile
Use Internet Explorer Mobile to view Web or WAP pages in these ways:
• During synchronization with your desktop, download your favorite links
and mobile favorites that are stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in
Internet Explorer on the desktop.
• Connect to an ISP or network and browse the Web. To do this, create
the connection first, as described in “Remote Access (Modems)” on
page 118.
When connected to an ISP or network, you can also download files and
programs from the Internet or intranet.
To switch to Internet Explorer Mobile on your CN3 Computer, tap Start
> Internet Explorer.
Mobile Favorites
Only items stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites folder
in Internet Explorer on your desktop are synchronized with your CN3
Computer. This folder was created automatically when you installed
ActiveSync.
Favorite Links
During synchronization, the list of favorite links in the Mobile Favorites
folder on your desktop is synchronized with Internet Explorer Mobile on
your CN3 Computer. Both computers are updated with changes made to
either list each time you synchronize. Unless you mark the favorite link as a
mobile favorite, only the link is downloaded to your CN3 Computer. Connect to your ISP or network to view the content.
1 In ActiveSync on your desktop, click Tools > Options, and select
“Favorites” from the Windows PC list. For more information on using
ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
2 In Internet Explorer on your desktop, save or move favorite links to the
Mobile Favorites subfolder in the Favorites list via Favorites > Organize
Favorites. For more information on using Internet Explorer, see Internet
Explorer Help on the desktop.
3 Connect your CN3 Computer to your desktop. If synchronization does
not start automatically, in ActiveSync on your desktop, click Sync.
Mobile Favorites
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later on your desktop,
you can download mobile favorites to your CN3 Computer. Synchronizing
mobile favorites downloads Web content to your CN3 Computer so that
you can view pages while you are disconnected from your ISP and desktop.
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Use the Internet Explorer plug-in installed with ActiveSync to create
mobile favorites quickly. To create a mobile favorite:
1 In ActiveSync on your desktop, click Tools > Options, and select
“Favorites” from the Windows PC list. For more information on using
ActiveSync, see ActiveSync Help on the desktop.
2 In Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater on your desktop, browse to the page
you want to view offline, then click Tools > Create Mobile Favorite.
3 To change the link name, enter a new name in the Name box.
4 In the Update box, select a desired update schedule to keep the page in
the Mobile Favorites folder up to date. You can also update content by
clicking Tools > Synchronize in Internet Explorer.
5 To save the link in a subfolder of Mobile Favorites, click Create In and
select the desired subfolder.
6 Click OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the page to
your desktop.
7 To download the pages that are linked to the mobile favorite you just
created, in Internet Explorer on the desktop, right-click the mobile
favorite, then click Properties. On the Download tab, specify the number of links deep you want to download. To conserve CN3 Computer
memory, go only one level deep.
8 Connect your CN3 Computer to your desktop. If synchronization
between your CN3 Computer and desktop does not start, in ActiveSync
on your desktop, click Sync.
Mobile favorites take up storage memory on your CN3 Computer. To
minimize the amount of memory used:
• In the settings for the Favorites information, type in ActiveSync options,
turn off pictures and sounds, or stop downloading some mobile favorites
to the CN3 Computer. For more information, see ActiveSync Help.
• Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on
the desktop, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change and then
Properties. In the Download tab, specify “0” or “1” for the number of
linked pages you want to download.
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Using Internet Explorer Mobile
You can use Internet Explorer Mobile to browse mobile favorites and channels that were downloaded to your CN3 Computer without connecting to
the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web.
Viewing Mobile Favorites and Channels
1 Tap Favorites, or Menu > Favorites to display your list of favorites.
2 Tap the page you want to view.
Tap the favorite you want to view
Tap to add or remove a folder or link
3 The page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your
desktop opens. If the page is not on your CN3 Computer, the favorite is
dimmed. Synchronize with your desktop again to download the page to
your CN3 Computer, or connect to the Internet to view the page.
Browsing the Internet
Set up a connection to your ISP or corporate network using Connections,
as described in “Remote Access (Modems)” on page 118. Tap Favorites,
or Menu > Favorites, and then tap the favorite to view, in the address bar
that appears at the top of the screen; enter the Web address you want to
visit, then tap Enter, and tap the arrow to choose from previously entered
addresses; or while using the CN3 Computer, go to the page you want to
add, tap and hold on the page, and tap Add to Favorites to add favorites.
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Configuring the Computer
There are multiple ways to get an application to your CN3 Mobile Computer; like there are multiple ways to package the application for delivery.
Note: Desktop icons and settings applet icons are shown to the left. Any
place that Start is mentioned, tap the following Windows icon in the top,
left corner of your CN3 desktop.
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Developing Applications for the Computer
CN3Computers run applications programmed in Microsoft Visual Studios
2005. Use this chapter to understand what you need to develop a new
application for the CN3 Computer.
Note: Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 may be used, but some features
are not available.
To develop applications for your CN3 Computer, use the Resource Kits in
the Intermec Developer Library (IDL). Download the IDL from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/idl. Contact your Intermec representative for more information.
You need the following hardware and software components to use the
resource kits:
• Pentium desktop, 400 MHz or higher
• Windows 2000 (Service Pack 2 or later) or Windows XP (Home, Professional, or Server)
• For native and managed development, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• 128 MB RAM (196 MB recommended)
• 360 MB hard drive space for minimum installation (720 MB for complete)
• CD-ROM drive compatible with multimedia desktop specification
• VGA or higher-resolution monitor (Super VGA recommended)
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
Packaging Applications for the CN3 Computer
Use any of these methods to package applications for installation:
• You could package an application as a cabinet (CAB) file. Recommended
• For simple applications, the application itself may be the file to deliver.
• It could be a directory structure that contains the application, supporting
files like ActiveX controls, DLLs, images, sound files, and data files.
Consider any of these when choosing a storage location for applications:
• In the basic CN3 Computer, there are two built-in storage options: the
Object Store and the Flash File Store. The Object Store is a Disk on
Chip (DOC) Flash that looks like a disk. The Flash File Store is an area
of storage which is embedded in a section of the system’s FLASH memory. This storage area is not erased during a clean-boot.
• If the optional Secure Digital storage card is in the system, then consider
this card the primary location for placing an applications install files.
This storage card creates the “\Storage Card” folder.
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• Use the small nonvolatile Flash File Store region to hold CAB files that
rebuild the system at clean-boot or install applications from a CAB file
into the Flash File Store so they are “ready-to-run” when a clean-boot is
performed. Since the FLASH in the system has a limited number of
write cycles, do not use the Flash File Store for excessive writing purposes; however, reading is okay.
Installing Applications on the Computer
Any of these options can move items to locations on your CN3 Computer:
Microsoft ActiveSync (page 71), Secure Digital storage cards (page 72),
Wavelink Avalanche (page 72), or SmartSystems™ Console (page 73).
Using Microsoft ActiveSync
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to establish a connection between your
desktop and the CN3 Computer. Microsoft ActiveSync transfers files, synchronizes files, remote debugging, and other device management activities.
See Chapter 2, “Windows Mobile” for information about the Microsoft
ActiveSync application as provided by Microsoft Corporation.
This can be a USB Microsoft ActiveSync connection. Files can be copied
using Windows Explorer on a desktop or a laptop computer. This is usually
good when updating few CN3 Computers.
These instructions assume that Microsoft ActiveSync was installed onto
your desktop and is up and running. If not, go to Chapter 2, “Windows
Mobile” for an URL from which to download the latest application.
1 Connect your CN3 Computer to your desktop using a USB cable. You
may have to detach, then reattach the cable to “wake” the connection.
2 Wait for a “Connected” message to appear in the Microsoft ActiveSync
application to signal a connection to the CN3 Computer. If necessary,
select File > Get Connected to initiate a connection or detach, then reattach the USB cable.
3 Click Explore to access the “\Mobile Device” folder on your unit.
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4 From your desktop, select Start > Windows Explorer, then browse the
“C:\Intermec\CN3 Mgmt Tools\CabFiles” path for any CAB files
needed for your CN3 Computer. Select the appropriate file, right-click
the file for a pop-up menu, then select Copy.
5 Within the “\My Windows Mobile-Based Device” directory, go to the
directory where you want the files located on the CN3 Computer, do a
right-click for a pop-up menu, then select Paste.
6 When all of the files are pasted, perform a clean-boot on the CN3 Computer. When the computer reboots, wait for the LED on the top left of
your keypad to stop blinking. Tap Start > Programs > Windows
Explorer to locate the newly copied executable files, then tap these files
to activate their utilities.
Using a Storage Card
If you have a mini-Secure Digital (SD) storage card for your CN3 Computer, this is the best place for you to installation applications.
1 If you are using a Secure Digital card reader, suspend the CN3 Computer, remove its mini-SD storage card, insert it in a mini-SD adapter
card, then place it in the reader. For help, see “Using the Storage Card”
on page 16.
2 Copy your application file to the mini-SD card. If you are using
Microsoft ActiveSync to copy the files to the mini-SD card, place the
application in the “\Storage Card” folder on the CN3 Computer.
3 If using a Secure Digital card reader, insert the mini-SD card back into
the CN3 Computer.
4 Navigate to the “\Storage Card” folder and run your application. After
your application is installed, you can run it from the Programs menu.
Using Wavelink Avalanche
You can use the Wavelink Avalanche device management system to install
applications on all of your wireless CN3 Computers.
The wireless CN3 Computer ships with the Avalanche Enabler already
loaded on it. The Avalanche Enabler is configured to activate automatically
(typically on a clean boot).
Note: If you manually activate the Avalanche Enabler on the CN3 Computer, you may be prompted for a password when you exit the Avalanche
Enabler. The default password is leave.
When the Avalanche Enabler is activated, the CN3 Computer attempts to
connect to the Avalanche Agent. When the CN3 Computer connects to the
Agent, the Agent determines whether an update is available and immediately starts the software upgrade, file transfer, or configuration update.
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To use Avalanche to remotely manage the CN3 Computer
1 Use the Avalanche Management Console to install software packages
and updates for the CN3 Computer. For help using the console, see the
online help.
2 Schedule the CN3 Computer updates or manually initiate an update
using the Avalanche Management Console.
For information on using Wavelink Avalanche, contact your local Intermec
representative or visit the Wavelink web site at www.wavelink.com.
Using the SmartSystems Console
You can use the SmartSystems Console to drag-and-drop Intermec applications onto your CN3 Computers. The CN3 Computer ships with the
SmartSystems client loaded on it. The console is part of SmartSystems
Foundation and is available from the Intermec web site.
To use SmartSystems Console to install an application file
1 Download the file from the Intermec web site, unzip it on your desktop.
2 From the SmartSystems Console, drag-and-drop the application onto
each CN3 Computer discovered in your network.
To download SmartSystems Foundation, go to www.intermec.com/idl and
open the Device Management page. For information on using the SmartSystems Console, see its online help.
Updating the System Software
When you upgrade your CN3 Computer, you are updating the operating
system (OS) and the SmartSystems Platform Bundle (SSPB) files.
The SSPB files are stored on the DiskOnChip, and deliver Intermec ValueAdded (IVA) functionality such as data collection, unit configuration and
diagnostics, and Intermec’s wireless security suite. As new features are
added to these components, you can upgrade your SSPB files without needing to upgrade the operating system image. Similarly, features added to the
operating system images do not affect the functionality of the SSPB, and
you can choose to upgrade only the operating system image.
There are two ways to upgrade the CN3 Computer:
• You can use a mini-SD card to upgrade the CN3 Computer. For help,
see below.
• You can use the SmartSystems Console to upgrade the CN3 Computer.
For help, see “Using the SmartSystems Console to Upgrade the CN3
Computer” on page 76.
You need to download the latest upgrade files from the Intermec web site to
your desktop or laptop computer, then determine if you will upgrade both
the operating system and SSPB files, just the operating system files, or just
the SSPB files.
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1 Start your web browser and go to the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Go to Service & Support > Downloads.
3 Select Computers: CN3 Mobile Computer from the drop-down list.
4 Select which download you need. Make sure the download you select is
for the CN3 Computer.
5 Look at the description (or the ReadMe file) to determine if this download will upgrade both the operating system and SSPB files, just the
operating system, or just the SSPB. You will need this information later.
6 Close the link and download the .zip file to your desktop or laptop computer.
7 If you are using a mini-SD card to upgrade the CN3 Computer, see the
next page.
If you are using the SmartSystems Console to upgrade the CN3 Computer, see “Using the SmartSystems Console to Upgrade the CN3
Computer” on page 76.
Using a Storage Card to Upgrade the Computer
To use a mini-SD storage card to upgrade the CN3 Computer, you need a
Secure Digital card reader and a mini-SD storage card formatted as FAT16.
Note: The CN3 Computer currently supports Delkin Devices Secure Digital cards only. Intermec cannot guarantee that other mini-SD cards will
work with CN3 Computers.
• For both the operating system and SSPB files, see “Upgrading Both
Operating System and SSPB Files” on page 74.
• For just the operating system, see “Upgrading the Operating System”
on page 75.
• For just the SSPB files, see “Upgrading the SSPB Files” on page 75.
Upgrading Both Operating System and SSPB Files
You may download files that upgrade both the operating system and SSPB
files simultaneously. Note that this is a two-step process.
1 Extract the upgrade files to a folder on your desktop or laptop computer.
Make sure to select the option to use folder names when extracting files.
2 Place all individual root files onto your mini-SD card, this will update
your operating system only. Ignore the SSPB files at that point.
3 Insert the mini-SD card in the CN3 Computer. For help, see “Using the
Storage Card” on page 16.
4 Remove the battery pack from the CN3 Computer and place the CN3
Computer in a dock connected to external power. For help, see “Using
the Batteries” on page 7.
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5 When the Installation Complete menu appears, remove the mini-SD
card. Remove the existing files from the mini-SD card and place all of
the files from the SSPB/IVA folder into your mini-SD card. The number
of files will vary from version to version.
6 Insert the mini-SD card in the CN3 Computer.
7 The operating system will boot and load files from the mini-SD card.
The process is complete once the pen calibration screen is visible. After
this, remove the files from the mini-SD card.
When the CN3 Computer finishes booting, you may use it. You have reset
the CN3 Computer to its default configuration. You need to set the date
and time and to set its network communications parameters to reestablish
communications with the other devices in the wireless network.
Upgrading the Operating System
You may download files that upgrade only the operating system. Note this
upgrade only works when the CN3 Computer is connected to external power.
1 Extract the upgrade files to a mini-SD card.
2 Remove the battery pack from the CN3 Computer and place the CN3
Computer in a dock connected to external power. For help, see “Using
the Batteries” on page 7.
3 Insert the mini-SD card in the CN3 Computer. For help, see “Using the
Storage Card” on page 16.
4 When the Installation Complete menu appears, remove the mini-SD
card, then press the Reset button again.
When the CN3 Computer finishes booting, you may use it. You have reset
the CN3 Computer to its default configuration. You need to set the date
and time and to set its network communications parameters to reestablish
communications with the other devices in the wireless network.
Upgrading the SSPB Files
You may download files that upgrade only the SSPB files.
1 Extract the upgrade files to a mini-SD card.
2 The operating system will boot and load files from the mini-SD card.
The process is complete once the pen calibration screen is visible. After
this, remove the files from the mini-SD card.
When the CN3 Computer finishes booting, you may use it. You have reset
the CN3 Computer to its default configuration. You need to set the date
and time and to set its network communications parameters to reestablish
communications with the other devices in the wireless network.
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Using the SmartSystems Console to Upgrade the CN3 Computer
Use the SmartSystems Console to upgrade the CN3 operating system. The
console is part of SmartSystems Foundation and is available from the Intermec web site via the IDL.
Before upgrading the CN3 Computer, you need the following:
• the SmartSystems Foundation. To download SmartSystems Foundation,
go to www.intermec.com/idl and open the Device Management page.
• the device upgrade .exe file, which is available from the Intermec web site
at www.intermec.com. Go to Service & Support > Downloads.
1 Install SmartSystems Foundation on your desktop or laptop computer,
then open the SmartSystems Console.
2 Make sure the SmartSystems Console and the CN3 Computers are on
the same subnet. For help, contact your Intermec representative.
3 Make sure your CN3 Computers are either in a communications dock or
charging dock, or that power management is disabled.
4 Download the device upgrade .exe file to your desktop or laptop computer, then double-click the file to start the InstallShield application.
Note: Do not change the default location where InstallShield extracts the
files. The SmartSystems Console requires files to be in this location.
5 From the SmartSystems Console, locate the device upgrade to install.
6 Drag-and-drop the device upgrade onto each CN3 Computer icon.
Once the upgrade is done downloading to your CN3 Computer, your
CN3 Computer replaces the operating system, then automatically performs
a clean boot.
The SmartSystems Console shows your CN3 Computer as offline (via a red
stop sign) until the device reboots and reconnects to the system.
Launching Your Application Automatically
Note: This describes the system component startup for Intermec provided
components only. It does not describe the bootstrap loader process. It only
describes the component installation process provided by Windows
Mobile. It is assumed that you understand the Microsoft Mobile startup
procedures and are familiar with how Microsoft components start up.
You can configure the various media used in the Windows Mobile system
with a folder name and can change the media in the registry of the system.
Many of the startup components rely on folder names to locate information
files, applications, or other related data.
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The registry keys used by FolderCopy and other startup components to
retrieve the folder names are as follows:
Flash File Store
[HKLM\Drivers\BuiltIn\FlshDrv]
“FolderName”=“Flash File Store”
SD Card (Storage Card)
[HKLM\System\StorageManager\Profiles\SDMemory]
“Folder”=“Storage Card”
Disk On Chip
[HKLM\System\StorageManager\Profiles\TRUEFFS_DOC]
“Folder”=“DiskOnChip”
During normal Windows Mobile system startup, there are Intermec-specific and non-Intermec components that require an orderly start to properly
function. These non-Intermec components may also need to start themselves so the Windows Mobile device can function properly. Since there are
possible configurations that come from using one or more optional built-in
peripheral devices, the platform components starting on the next page are
required to manage startup.
RunAutoRun
System components are installed and configured during the power up process from a single starting point. RunAutoRun (RUNAUTORUN.EXE),
built into the operating system image and located in the “\Windows\Startup” folder, checks for AutoExec (AUTOEXEC.EXE) in a “\SYSTEM”
folder on a mounted volume in this order:
• mini-SD
• Object Store - may be non-volatile storage or RAM
• Disk on Chip - may map as Object Store
• Flash File Store - may map as Object Store. This is the default location
for the AutoExec program in Intermec systems. Intermec system applications are started from this folder. The ordering of mounted volumes
overrides this feature.
Folder names used for the mounted volumes above are retrieved from the
registry to maintain coherence with the naming of the mounted volumes
on the platform. These folder names are not hard-coded. If AutoExec is
present in the “\SYSTEM” folder on any of these media, it executes the
program only on the first media it is found on and no other.
AutoExec is reserved for Intermec use to configure Intermec-specific applications. It launches the CAB installer, AutoCab (AUTOCAB.EXE), to
install platform cab files to the system, such as Intermec Data Collection.
When the AutoExec is complete, RunAutorun then checks for the existence
of AutoRun (AUTORUN.EXE) and executes this program from the first
media it is found on. This order is the same as what is used by AutoExec.
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AutoRun is reserved for customer use to configure application launch
sequences. It launches the AutoCab installer and any customer programs
added to the AUTOUSER.DAT file.
The hierarchy of these files is shown below.
runautorun
autoexec
autocopy
autoreg
autorun
foldercopy
autocab
customer
applications
autocab
AutoExec
AutoExec (AUTOEXEC.EXE) automates operations such as pausing,
launching processes, or signaling, and is configured through the AutoExec
data file (AUTOEXEC.DAT). This script file must be in the same directory as the program itself.
Note: Intermec considers the usage of the AutoExec data file as “Intermec
Private.” AutoExec installs Intermec applications such as Data Collection,
Security Supplicants, Intermec Management, applets, and shortcuts from
components found in the Flash File System. Do not modify the AutoExec
data file. Instead, use the AutoRun program to add software components.
Usage:
AutoExec [-%[W]] [-E=["X"]] [-F=["Y"]] [-LOG=] [-W=[Z]]
-%
Passes an ID to use in a call to SignalStarted. This argument is useful only during system startup that relies
on a SignalStarted to call. W is an integer value.
-E
Passes a signal event name to use when autoexec completes. X is a string value.
-F
Overrides the data file to use. This must be a fully qualified name. Default is “autoexec.dat” in the same
location as the AUTOEXEC.EXE program. Y is a string value.
-LOG
Set to any value logs activity to AUTOEXEC.TXT (in the same location as the AUTOEXEC.EXE program). Default is disabled.
-W
Pauses the autoexec process by calling sleep for the number of seconds specified by Z. Z is an integer value.
Process return code uses standard error codes defined in WINERROR.H.
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Keywords that AutoExec supports are:
QUIET
Enables user notification when an error occurs.
LOGGING
Enables logging to a trace file.
SIGNAL
Enables the specified named event and is immediately signaled. Useful for notifying other components of the current status.
CALL
Opens another .DAT file to process. After the called file is completed, this file is resumed.
RUN
Runs a program with a SW_SHOWNORMAL attribute. Autoexec does not wait for the child process
to exit.
LOAD
Runs a program with a SW_HIDE attribute. Autoexec waits for 60 seconds for the child process to
exit or EXECWAIT seconds if set.
EXEC
Runs the specified program. AutoExec waits 60 seconds for the child process to exit or EXECWAIT
seconds if set.
EXECWAIT
Changes the default EXEC wait time from 60 seconds to the number of seconds specified. There is a
maximum 10-minute limit imposed.
WAIT
Forces a sleep for the specified number of seconds to occur.
WAITFOR
Forces a sleep until the named event is signaled.
Examples of keyword usage are as follows:
; Allow message pop up if an error occurs.
QUIET 0
; Log any debug output to a trace file.
LOGGING 1
; Perform a SetEvent on the event name "autoexec_started".
SIGNAL "autoexec_started"
; Include this child data file, childexec.dat.
CALL "\childexec.dat"
; Use autocopy to copy the audio control panel from flash file store to the
windows directory. Wait for up to 60 seconds for it to exit.
EXEC "\Flash File Store\SYSTEM\autocopy.exe" -S"\Flash File Store\System\CPLAudio.cpl" -D"\Windows\CPLAudio.cpl"
; Change the default EXEC wait time to 90 seconds.
EXECWAIT 90
; Suspend processing any commands for 10 seconds.
WAIT 10
; Suspend processing any commands until event called MyEventName is signaled.
WAITFOR "MyEventName"
AutoRun
AutoRun (AUTORUN.EXE) automates operations such as launching
other processes and is configured through the AutoRun data file
(AUTORUN.DAT). This file must be in the same directory as the
program itself.
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AutoRun supports the following script commands in AUTOUSER.DAT
and AUTORUN.DAT.
Note: If you need to add steps at boot time, add them to
AUTOUSER.DAT, not to AUTORUN.DAT. AUTORUN.DAT is provided by Intermec and is subject to change. AUTOUSER.DAT is the designated place for the end user to add steps to the boot time process.
EXEC
Launches a specified program, waits for it to complete (up to 10 minutes).
CALL
Processes a specified file of commands and returns.
CHAIN
Processes a specified file of commands and does not return.
RUN
Loads a specified program and executes it.
LOAD
Loads a specified program and executes it.
AutoRun handles quoted file names for the first parameter to allow specifying path names or file names that contain white space. Note only one set of
quotes per command is supported. AUTORUN.DAT entry examples:
RUN
“Flash File Store\Apps\some.exe” arg1, arg2, arg3
CALL
“Flash File Store\2577\usercmds.dat”
AutoCopy
AutoCopy (AUTOCOPY.EXE) copies/moves files between locations. It
has no user interface and is configured through command line arguments.
It has support for the following parameters, in no particular order:
Usage:
AutoCopy [-D["W"]] [-L["X"]] [-M[D]] [-Q[Y]] [-S["Z"]]
-D
Indicates the destination file name and must be fully qualified. W is a string value.
-L
Indicates a fully qualified file name for logging to enable. Default is disabled. X is a string value.
-M
Moves file to a destination rather than copies the file. Default value is disabled. D is an integer value. D=1
indicates enabled, 0 is disabled.
-Q
Indicates if a message box should appear when an error occurs. Default is disabled. Y is an integer value.
-S
Indicates a source file name and must be fully qualified. Z is a string value.
Process return code uses standard error codes defined in WINERROR.H.
Example:
; use AutoCopy to copy the control panel from flash file store to windows.
autocopy.exe -S"\Flash File Store\System\Audio.cpl" -D"\Windows\Audio.cpl"
; use AutoCopy to move the control panel from flash file store to windows.
autocopy.exe -M1 -S"\Flash File Store\System\Audio.cpl" -D"\Windows\Audio.cpl"
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AutoReg
The AutoReg (AUTOREG.EXE) component adds registry information to
the Windows Mobile registry. It has no user interface and is configured
through command line arguments.
Usage:
AutoReg [-D] [-HKey] [-Q] “filename”
-D
Deletes the registry file after successfully loading it. This allows for systems that have hives implemented.
-H
Saves the registry path, and all child entries, to the specific .REG registry file.
-Q
Indicates whether a message box should appear when a fatal error occurs.
filename
Fully qualified file name to read from or write to, encased in double quotes to support spaces in paths or
file names. See examples below.
Process return code uses standard error codes defined in WINERROR.H.
Example:
; use AutoReg to install this registry information.
autoreg.exe "\Flash File Store\install.reg"
; use AutoReg to install this registry information. Delete the file afterwards.
autoreg.exe -D "\Flash File Store\install.reg"
; use AutoReg to extract registry information to a file.
autoreg.exe -HHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Intermec\Version "\version.reg"
The format of the input file, in this example, is the standard registry format
which should ease the creation of the input file since there are many publicly available utilities to generate a registry file besides Notepad. One
example of a tool is the Microsoft Remote Registry Editor.
AutoCab
AutoCab (AUTOCAB.EXE) extracts files, registry settings, and shortcuts
from Windows Mobile cabinet (.CAB) files. The Windows Mobile startup
sequence invokes AutoCab as a part of AutoExec and AutoRun. During the
Windows Mobile startup sequence, AutoCab processes all CAB files in the
“\CabFiles” directory relative to the current location of Autocab, unless the
location is overridden by command line arguments. AutoCab can run as a
stand-alone program to install a CAB file or a directory of CAB files.
AutoCab only installs the CAB file if it was not installed before by AutoCab. To track the installation of a CAB file, AutoCab marks the CAB file
with the System attribute. This attribute is ignored if the device is performing a clean-boot on a non-persistent file system.
AutoCab preserves the CAB file after installation if the ReadOnly attribute
is set. If not set, the CAB file is deleted automatically after installation.
Command line switches are described as follows.
Usage:
AutoCab [-ChkRst=][-File=][-Force][-Log=][-Move=][-Quiet=][-Show=][-Signal=]
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-ChkRst=
Set to 1 to configure AutoCab to check for the Reset flag after all CAB files are installed. This file is created by CAB files that want a clean reset after installation. Default is 0 (do not check for flag).
-File=
Specifies the CAB files to extract. Note that the specified files need not end with the .CAB extension.
-Force
Forces the specified CAB files to extract regardless of whether it was previously extracted.
-Log=
Set to 1 to create a log file in the same folder that AutoCab is running. Useful for debugging CAB
installation. Default is 0 (disabled).
-Move=
Set to 1 to force source CAB file deletion, even when read-only bit set on file. Default is 0 (disabled).
-Quiet=
Set to 0 to allow AutoCab to display user message box on errors. Useful for debugging CAB installation.
Default is 1 (keep quiet).
-Show=
Set to 0 to prevent showing any installation progress interfaces. Also prevents user from canceling installation. Set to 1 to show normal installation. Set to 2 to show Intermec installation progress interface
(user can see what is installing but cannot cancel it). Default is 1 (show normal).
-Signal=
Set to string name of signal to use at the completion of CAB installation before a reboot occurs (if
enabled). AutoCab uses WaitForSingleObject on this name. Default is disabled.
If  references a single CAB file, that file is processed. If  references a directory, all the .CAB files in that directory is processed. If  is a wild card pattern, all files matching that pattern
is processed, If  is omitted, InstallCab processes all the .CAB
files in directory “\CabFiles.”
Example:
; Install all cab files in the \Flash File Store\XYZ directory, regardless.
AutoCab -FILE="\Flash File Store\XYZ\*.cab" -FORCE
; Install only one cab file, use Intermec cab installation display
AutoCab -FILE=”\myCab\app.cab” =show=2
Customizing How Applications Load on the Computer
If you have several processes that you need running in a specific order as the
CN3 Computer turns on, you can use the AutoRun system to customize
the way applications load. For compatibility with other Intermec computers, you can place a copy of AUTORUN.EXE in the same folder as your
AUTORUN.DAT file but it is not required.
To create and install the AUTORUN.DAT file on your CN3 Computer
1 On the CN3 Computer, create a folder called “SYSTEM.”
2 On your desktop, open the Notepad application.
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3 Write commands for AUTORUN.DAT using these supported script
commands:
Script Command
Description
EXEC
Launches a specified program and waits up to 10 minutes for it to complete.
CALL
Processes a specified file of commands, returns. When you use the CALL command, the execution of the current file pauses while a new file that follows the same set of commands executes.
Once the new file completes executing, AutoRun.exe processes the current file.
CHAIN
Processes a specified file of commands and does not return. This command calls another file
that follows the same set of commands and stops processing the current file.
RUN
Loads a specified program and executes it. Specifies the show window attribute so that the user
interface is visible when the application launches.
LOAD
Loads a specified program and executes it. Specifies the hide window attribute so the user interface is hidden initially.
4 Save this Notepad file as AUTORUN.DAT.
5 Copy the AUTORUN.DAT file to the “\SYSTEM” folder on your CN3
Computer.
During every boot, the system scans for AUTORUN.DAT in the
“\SYSTEM” folder.
Here is a sample AUTORUN.DAT file that runs a dialer application and
connects to a VPN:
EXEC “\Program Files\My Dialer\Dialer.exe” 348-2600
EXEC “\Program Files\My VPN\Connect.exe” MyDomain
Configuring CN3 Parameters
You can configure many parameters on the CN3 Computer, such as the bar
code symbologies it decodes or the network settings. These characteristics
are controlled by configuration parameters. The values you set for these
configuration parameters determine how the computer operates. Use configuration commands to configure the CN3 Computer.
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Configuring the CN3 Computer With Intermec Settings
Use the Intermec Settings applet to configure the CN3 Computer and view
system information. You can access the Intermec Settings applet while running any application.
From the CN3 desktop, select Start > Settings > the System tab > the
Intermec Settings icon.
For detailed information on most of the commands available in the Intermec Settings applet, see the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual
(P/N: 073529) via the Intermec web site. Go to “Before You Begin” for
access information.
Synchronizing the CN3 Computer System Time with a Time Server
It is important that the time on all of your CN3 Computers be synchronized with a network time server to ensure real-time communications and
updates. Network time servers acquire Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
from an outside source such as the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO). The
CN3 Computer uses Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to synchronize with a network time server.
The default reference time server is the USNO (tock.usno.navy.mil). To
synchronize the time on your CN3 with this time server, you must have a
valid connection to the Internet. You can also synchronize the CN3 Computer system time with a corporate network server within your firewall that
is SNTP-capable. To use an internal corporate network server, you need to
set the command name in the registry.
Configuring the CN3 Computer through the Network
You can change the configuration parameters of the CN3 Computer by
sending commands through a host computer or through the network. If
you are using a network, you can configure one or more CN3 Computers
at a time. You can remotely configure the wireless CN3 Computer by sending a command from an application on the host computer. Note that you
cannot set all parameters through the network. You can only set those commands
that have a syntax in the Command Reference Manual.
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Note: You can continue running an application on the CN3 Computer
while configuring it from the host computer.
Configuring the CN3 Computer in a TCP/IP Direct Connect Network
Use the host computer to configure a wireless CN3 Computer in a TCP/IP
network. To send and receive configuration data, write a host application
that can communicate with the CN3 Computer directly through an access
point or through the network. Use the TMF protocol to send and receive
transactions between the host application and the CN3 Computer.
To set up the host computer, verify communication with the CN3 Computer. To set up the application, prepare and write a host application that
can communicate with the IAS and send transactions to and receive transactions from the CN3 Computer in this format:
TMF field
commands
where:
TMF field
commands
A 2-byte field containing one of these values:
CG
Configuration Get request sent from the host application.
Cg
Configuration Get response sent from the CN3 Computer to the host computer.
CS
Configuration Set request sent from the host application.
Cs
Configuration Set response sent from the CN3 Computer to the host computer.
The reader and configuration commands to set on the CN3 Computer or the current value to retrieve
from the CN3 Computer. To save configuration changes in flash memory, send the .+1 reader command as the last command. See the Command Reference Manual for a list of commands.
Example
In the host application, you want to get the current values of two configuration commands from the CN3 Computer. Send the CG$+NABV transaction
from the host application
Note: The transaction header is not shown in this example. You do not
need a transaction header for a host application in a TCP/IP network, but
you do for a UDP Plus network.
where:
CG
is a TMF Configuration Get request.
$+
is the Change Configuration reader command.
BV
is the Beeper Volume configuration command.
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The computer returns the CgS+BV4 transaction to the host application:
Cg
is a TMF Configuration Get response.
$+
is the Change Configuration reader command.
BV4
means the Beeper Volume configuration command is currently set to a
value of 4, which is a very high beeper volume.
Configuring the CN3 Computer in a UDP Plus Network
Use the host computer to configure a CN3 Computer in your wireless network. To send and receive configuration data or files, write a host application that can communicate with an Intermec Application Server (IAS)
formerly Gateway or DCS 30X.
For help, see the appropriate Gateway or DCS 30X User’s Manual. Use the
Terminal Message Format (TMF) protocol to send and receive transactions
between the host application and the CN3 Computer.
To set up the IAS, configure a peer-to-peer destination name for the host
application. Create a $NGCFGRSP transaction ID that routes to this destination name. The IAS uses the transaction ID to route responses from the
CN3 back to the host application. $NGCFGRSP is a special transaction
ID that the server uses to forward configuration response data from a CN3.
All configuration responses are routed with the $NGCFGRSP transaction
ID. The IAS cannot track multiple applications sending reader or configuration commands. If you have two host applications sending reader or configuration commands, they must both be configured to receive the
$NGCFGRSP transactions, and receive all CN3 Computer responses.
To set up the host computer, verify host computer-to-IAS communication.
To set up the application, prepare and write a host application that can
communicate with the IAS and send transactions to and receive transactions from the CN3 Computer in this format.
transaction header
TMF field
commands
where:
transaction
header
A 96-byte field with message number, date, time, source application ID, destinations application ID,
transaction ID, and other. Set the system message (SYS$MSG) flag to E in the transaction header.
TMF field
A 2-byte field containing one of these values:
commands
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CG
Configuration Get request sent from the host application.
Cg
Configuration Get response sent from the CN3 Computer to the host computer.
CS
Configuration Set request sent from the host application.
Cs
Configuration Set response sent from the CN3 Computer to host computer
The reader and configuration commands to set on the CN3 Computer or the current value to retrieve
from the CN3 Computer. To save configuration changes in flash memory, send the .+1 reader command as the last command. See the Command Reference Manual for a list of supported commands.
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Configuring the Color Camera
The 1.3 megapixel color camera (with “flash” light source) is an optional
feature that is factory-installed into the upper back of the CN3 Computer,
as shown in the following illustration. You can take photos in either highresolution or a compressed formats, with resolutions up to 800x600 pixels.
Color Camera
Using the Pictures & Videos applet, you can take, view, edit pictures, and
record and launch video clips stored on your CN3 Computer or on a storage card. You can also send pictures and video clips to others, or save an
image as the background on the Today screen. Pictures can be viewed individually, as thumbnails, or as part of a slide show. You can edit your pictures by cropping, rotating, and adjusting the brightness and contrast.
Images are saved as .JPG files and stored in the “/My Documents/My Pictures” default storage location off the root.
Select Start > Programs > the Pictures & Videos icon, then tap the Camera option in the grid or tap Camera in the taskbar.
For future use, this is added to your Start menu in the Recent Programs
area, via Start > Pictures & Videos.
Watching the image onscreen, move the camera until you get the image
you want, then press Enter or tap the screen to save the image.
Tap Menu > Options > the Camera tab to configure camera options.
While you are in the Pictures & Videos applet, you can select Start > Help
for complete information on using the camera.
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Configuring the SF51 Scanner
The following information pertains to configuring the SF51 Scanner to
work with your CN3 Computer. These instructions assume you have the
EasySet application installed on your desktop or laptop. The EasySet application is available from the Intermec Data Capture web site, contact your
Intermec representative for information about this application.
Imager Settings
Depending on what is selected as the scanner model, image settings, decode
security, scanner settings, and virtual wedge are configured from the Intermec Settings applet. See the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual, available from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com, for more
information about each enabled option.
Bluetooth is required for the SF51 Scanner. On the CN3 Computer, use
the Bluetooth applet to enable Bluetooth communications before you configure the SF51 Scanner.
Select Start > Settings > the Communications tab > the Bluetooth icon,
check Turn on Bluetooth, then click ok to apply this change.
Creating an SF51 Connection Label
To initiate a connection from the SF51 Scanner, use your EasySet application to create an SF51 connection label with the CN3 Bluetooth address.
The device address is listed in the Bluetooth applet via the Devices tab on
your CN3 Computer.
1 On your desktop or laptop, double-click the EasySet icon to activate the
EasySet application if you have not already done so.
2 In the left side of the EasySet application, double-click Data transmission settings > Bluetooth parameters > connect/disconnect > compose
BT address.
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3 Enter the Bluetooth address assigned to your CN3 Computer (shown in
your Bluetooth applet), then click OK to close this dialog.
4 The connection label for the SF51 Scanner appears to the right in the
EasySet application, similar to the following. Scan the label once, then
confirm the Intermec Ready-To-Work™ indicator (blue light) on the end
of the SF51 Scanner starts blinking, which means it is trying to connect.
When connected, the indicator assumes a steady blue, then SF51 data
gets wedged through the keyboard interface.
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Viewing SF51 Scanner Information from Your CN3 Computer
Note that in the CN3 Computer, the Intermec Settings applet can display
up to seven separate SF51 connections. The following illustration shows
such connections under the Data Collection option.
In this applet, tap Data Collection, then tap (+) to expand the SF51 Scanner connections to view MAC addresses, firmware version numbers, and
whether each scanner is connected to the CN3 Computer. When you clear
(uncheck) Enable scanner port, the SF51 Scanner is disconnected from the
CN3 Computer. Check Enable scanner port again to reconnect.
If you want to rename these connections to descriptions more suitable for
your situation, press the stylus on each SF51 Scanner connection for a popup menu, then select Rename. Enter the description, tap ok to save.
When the SF51 Scanner is connected, configuration changes take effect
immediately. When the SF51 Scanner is not connected, configuration
changes take effect once the SF51 Scanner is reconnected.
Using Configuration Parameters
A configuration parameter changes the way the CN3 Computer operates.
Use either of these methods to execute configuration parameters:
Scan EasySet bar code labels:
Use the EasySet application from Intermec Technologies Corporation to
print configuration labels. Scan labels to change imager configuration and
data transfer settings. See the EasySet online help for information.
Send Reader Commands through the Network or from an Application
See the Intermec Computer Command Reference Manual (P/N: 073529) for
more information.
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