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CN50
Mobile Computer
For Windows Mobile 6.1

User’s Manual

Intermec Technologies Corporation
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The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was
originally released as Revision 001.
Version
Number

Date

Description of Change

004

10/2010

Revised to support new software enhancements and
Korean product certification.

003

4/2010

Added new CDMA radio activation procedures.

002

2/2010

Revised to support the new EA11 imager, 2.5G
GPRS/EDGE radio, and increased RAM memory.

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Contents
Before You Begin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Global Services and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Web Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Telephone Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Service Location Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Who Should Read This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Patent Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

1 Using the CN50

.......................................................... 1

Introducing the CN50 Mobile Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maximizing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Understanding the Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Checking the Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Color-Coded Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Capitalizing Characters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Entering Characters on the Numeric Keypads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the Volume of the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configuring the Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Understanding the Screen Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Calibrating the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Aligning the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Rotating the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Understanding the Status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Imager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Understanding Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Reading Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Capturing Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Capturing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Color Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Zooming On an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching to Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Saving Picture Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Installing a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enabling the Integrated GPS on the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the GPSID Installed on the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Improving GPS Performance on the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

2 Connecting and Configuring the CN50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuring the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Managing the CN50 With SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Intermec Settings Directly On the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Hiding Menu Items in Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Establishing an ActiveSync partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Connecting to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the CN50 Using 802.11 Radio Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting the CN50 Using Bluetooth Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Connecting the CN50 to a Wireless Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Connecting the CN50 Using Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting the CN50 Using USB Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Managing Network Connections With iConnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Configuring Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Loading a Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Disabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Configuring the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Turning On the Phone Using the Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Activating the CDMA Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Values Required for CDMA Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Starting the Activation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Activating the CN50 on Sprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Activating the CN50 on Verizon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Activating the UMTS Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Making a Phone Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Connecting to an ISP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Connecting to a Network With a VPN Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

3 Developing and Installing Applications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Developing Applications for the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Packaging Your Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Choosing a Target Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Installing Applications on the CN50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation Console. . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Installing Applications Using a Scan-to-Connect Bar Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Installing Applications Using a MicroSD Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Updating the System Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Updating Multiple Computers Using SmartSystems Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Updating Individual Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CN50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Calling Product Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Finding Your Configuration Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Finding Your Software and Firmware Version Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Troubleshooting the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Resetting the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Warm Booting the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Cold Booting the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Clean Booting the CN50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning the CN50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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ASpecifications

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Physical and Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
CN50 Physical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Power and Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Touch Screen Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Keypad Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Bar Code Symbologies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
CN50 Imager Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
EA21 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
EA21 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
EA11 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
EA11 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
CN50 Docking Connector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Battery (AB24, AB25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
AC Power Adapter (AE37). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Quad Battery Charger (AC21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Single Dock (AD27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Multidock (AD24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Charge-Only Multidock (AD23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Vehicle Docks (AV6 and AV9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Magnetic Stripe Reader (AR9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

B Default Settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Default Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Symbology Option Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Imager Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Decode Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
802.11 Radio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Ethernet Adapter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Certificates Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Ethernet Adapter IP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Device Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

C Keypads and Keystrokes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Standard Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

DImager Configuration Bar Codes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Imager Configuration Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Basic Configuration Bar Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Imager Predefined Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Symbology Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

I Index

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, technical support
information, and sources for additional product information.

Safety Information
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings and
cautions in this document before handling and operating Intermec
equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equipment and data can
be damaged if you do not follow the safety warnings and cautions.
This section explains how to identify and understand warnings,
cautions, and notes that are in this document.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to avoid
death or serious injury to the persons working on the equipment.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure, practice,
condition, or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent
equipment damage or destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a topic or contain
special instructions for handling a particular condition or set of
circumstances.

Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
To understand the warranty for your Intermec product, visit the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com and click Support >
Returns and Repairs > Warranty.
Disclaimer of warranties: The sample code included in this document
is presented for reference only. The code does not necessarily
represent complete, tested programs. The code is provided “as is with
all faults.” All warranties are expressly disclaimed, including the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose.
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Web Support
Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com to download our
current manuals (in PDF).
Visit the Intermec technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
www.intermec.com and click Support > Knowledge Central to
review technical information or to request technical support for your
Intermec product.

Telephone Support
In the U.S.A. and Canada, call 1-800-755-5505.
Outside the U.S.A. and Canada, contact your local Intermec
representative. To search for your local representative, from the
Intermec web site, click About Us > Contact Us.

Service Location Support
For the most current listing of service locations, click Support
>Returns and Repairs > Repair Locations.
For technical support in South Korea, use the after service locations
listed below:
AWOO Systems
102-1304 SK Ventium
522 Dangjung-dong
Gunpo-si, Gyeonggi-do Korea, South 435-776
Contact: Mr. Sinbum Kang
Telephone: +82-31-436-1191
Email: mjyun@awoo.co.kr
IN Information System PTD LTD
6th Floor
Daegu Venture Center Bldg 95
Shinchun 3 Dong
Donggu, Daegu City, Korea
E-mail: jmyou@idif.co.kr or korlim@gw.idif.co.kr

Who Should Read This Manual
This manual is written for the person who is responsible for
installing, configuring, and maintaining the CN50 Mobile Computer.

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This manual provides you with information about the features of the
CN50, and how to install, configure, operate, maintain, and
troubleshoot it.
Before you work with the CN50, you should be familiar with your
network and general networking terms, such as IP address.

Related Documents
This is a list of CN50-related Intermec documents.
•

Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual

•

Intermec Developer Library (IDL) Resource Kit Developer’s Guide

The Intermec web site at www.intermec.com contains our
documents (as PDF files) that you can download for free.
To download documents
1 Visit the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
2 Click the Products tab.
3 Using the Products menu, navigate to your product page. For
example, to find the CN50 computer product page, click
Computers > Handheld Computers > CN50.
4 Click the Manuals tab.
If your product does not have its own product page, click Support >
Manuals. Use the Product Category field, the Product Family field,
and the Product field to help you locate the documentation for your
product.

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Patent Information
Product is covered by one or more of the following patents:
4882476; 4894523; 4953113; 4961043; 4970379; 4988852; 5019699;
5021642; 5038024; 5081343; 5095197; 5144119; 5144121; 5182441;
5187355; 5187356; 5195183; 5216233; 5216550; 5195183; 5195183;
5218191; 5227614; 5233172; 5241488; 5243602; 5258606; 5278487;
5288985; 5308966; 5322991; 5331136; 5331580; 5342210; 5349678;
5359185; 5371858; 5373478; 5389770; 5397885; 5410141; 5414251;
5416463; 5442167; 5464972; 5468947; 5468950; 5477044; 5486689;
5488575; 5500516; 5502297; 5504367; 5508599; 5514858; 5530619;
5534684; 5536924; 5539191; 5541419; 5548108; 5550362; 5550364;
5565669; 5567925; 5568645; 5572007; 5576529; 5592512; 5594230;
5598007; 5608578; 5616909; 5619027; 5627360; 5640001; 5657317;
5659431; 5671436; 5672860; 5684290; 5719678; 5729003; 5742041;
5761219; 5764798; 5777308; 5777309; 5777310; 5786583; 5793604;
5798509; 5798513; 5804805; 5805807; 5811776; 5811777; 5818027;
5821523; 5828052; 5831819; 5834753; 5834749; 5837987; 5841121;
5842070; 5844222; 5854478; 5862267; 5869840; 5873070; 5877486;
5878395; 5883492; 5883493; 5886338; 5889386; 5892971; 5895906;
5898162; 5902987; 5902988; 5912452; 5923022; 5936224; 5949056;
5969321; 5969326; 5969328; 5979768; 5986435; 5987192; 5987499;
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6036093; 6039252; 6064763; 6075340; 6095422; 6097839; 6102289;
6102295; 6109528; 6119941; 6128414; 6138915; 6149061; 6149063;
6152370; 6155490; 6158661; 6164542; 6164545; 6173893; 6195053;
6234393; 6234395; 6244512; 6249008; 6328214; 6330975; 6345765;
6356949; 6367699; 6375075; 6375076; 6375344; 6431451; 6435411;
6484944; 6488209; 6497368; 6532152; 6538413; 6539422; 6621942;
6641046; 6681994; 6687403; 6688523; 6732930
There may be other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

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Using the CN50

This chapter introduces the CN50 Mobile Computer with
Windows® Mobile® 6.1. It also contains hardware and software
configuration information to assist you in getting the most out
of your computer. This chapter contains these topics:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Introducing the CN50 Mobile Computer
Using the Battery
Using the Keypad
Adjusting the Volume of the CN50
Using the Screen
Understanding the Status LEDs
Using the Imager
Using the Color Camera
Installing a microSD Card
Enabling the Integrated GPS on the CN50

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Introducing the CN50 Mobile Computer
The Intermec CN50 Mobile Computer is a small, sleek, and stylish
mobile computer built on the Microsoft® Windows® Mobile 6.1
operating system. The CN50 uses dual ARM processors to provide
high throughput and is the first mobile computer with the latest High
Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA). The CN50 is also the first
voice-enabled mobile computer that can be changed from a CDMA
network to a GSM/UMTS network and back to CDMA.
CN50 Mobile Computer

Here are more great features of the CN50:
•
•
•
•

A digital compass to enhance GPS navigation and improve
geotagging of captured images.
An accelerometer that can automatically sense the angle of the
computer and rotate the display between portrait and landscape.
The first 3 megapixel camera in a mobile computer.
An area imager that supports reading bar codes, signature capture,
and Enhanced Mobile Document Imaging (eMDI).
The CN50 Mobile Computer with an IEEE 802.11b/g radio installed is
Wi-Fi® certified for interoperability with other 802.11b/g wireless LAN
devices.

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The CN50 is available with the following features:
•
•
•
•
•

3.75G UMTS/3.5G CDMA, 802.11b/g, and Bluetooth® radio
2.5 GPRS/EDGE radio
256 MB DRAM, 512 MB Flash (approximately 350 MB free for user
applications)
Customer-accessible micro-SD slot for removable memory cards
up to 32 GB
Imaging options:
•

EA21 area imager

•

EA11 area imager

• GPS receiver
Use this manual to understand how to use the CN50 and other
features and options available on it.
Note: For information about the Mobile applications installed on the
CN50, see the online Help. For additional information about using
Windows Mobile on the CN50, visit Intermec Knowledge Central at
www.intermec.com.

Using the Battery
The CN50 uses an AB24 standard battery or an AB25 extended battery
as its main power source. The standard battery has a 7.2 Watt hour
capacity, and the extended battery has a 14.4 Watt hour capacity.
Several factors determine the life of your battery, such as display
brightness, display timeout, input devices, extreme temperatures, and
your usage.
You should fully charge the battery before you use the CN50. When
you change the battery, it will automatically go into a power off state
and then cold boot.
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn
hazard if it is mistreated. Do not disassemble it, heat it above
100°C (212°F) or incinerate it. Dispose of used batteries
promptly. Keep away from children.

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Note: If the CN50 is not using external power and you remove the
battery pack, the CN50 goes into a power off state.
Contact your Intermec representative for replacement batteries.

Charging the Battery
Make sure you fully charge the AB24 or AB25 battery before you use
your CN50. You can charge the battery before or after you install it in
the CN50. A fully discharged battery charges in approximately 4
(AB24) to 6 (AB25) hours.
Use the next table to understand how long it takes to charge your
batteries in each of the CN50 charger or dock accessories.
Charging Times for CN50 Batteries
CN50 Charging Accessory

AB24 Charging Time AB25 Charging Time

AD27 single dock charger

4 hours

6 hours

AC21 quad battery charger

4 hours

6 hours

AD23 charge-only multidock

4 hours

6 hours

AD24 Ethernet multidock

4 hours

6 hours

AE36 vehicle power adapter

4 hours

6 hours

AE37 AC adapter

4 hours

6 hours

The battery is fully charged when the battery status LED shows a
steady green. For information on these accessories, see “Accessories”
on page 91.
To charge the battery:
•

Insert the battery into a quad battery charger, a single dock, or a
multidock, or attach external power to the CN50 with the battery
installed.

Changing the Battery
The CN50 resets when you remove the battery.
To change the battery:
1 Save your files and close any open applications.
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2 Shut down the CN50 by going to Start > Programs > Shut Down.
For more information, see “Warm Booting the CN50” on page
79.
3 If necessary, disconnect the handstrap from the top of the CN50.

4 Push forward on the battery release tab until the battery releases,
and then lift it away from the CN50.

5 Insert the bottom of a fully charged battery into the CN50, and
press down on the top until it clicks into place.
6 If necessary, replace the handstrap.

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Maximizing Battery Life
Batteries are chemical devices. If the batteries are left sitting on a shelf
for long periods of time outside the CN50, the batteries slowly
discharge, eventually to zero if left uncharged. The battery chemistry
resists normal degradation if you store the battery in a charger as
opposed to leaving the battery in a discharged state. See the following
table for tips to maximize the life of your battery.
Battery Conservation Tips
When You Want To:

Do This to Save Battery Power:

Operate the CN50 and the Low Save your data and then go to Start >
Battery status icon appears or the Programs > Shut Down. After the CN50
Battery light comes on.
shuts down, remove the battery and insert
another fully charged battery. Or, you can
connect the CN50 to an external power
source.
Stop using the CN50 for 5
minutes or longer.

Make sure the low battery icon is not on
the screen and that the Battery light is not
turned on. Press ^ to suspend the CN50.

Store the CN50 for more than a
day.

If you are storing the CN50 for a few days,
such as over the weekend, install the
charged battery or attach the CN50 to a
power source.
If you are storing the CN50 for longer,
remove and charge the battery, then store
both the battery and the CN50 in a cool
location.
If the battery in storage is not used in
several months, you should recharge the
battery to keep it at its performance peak.

Store the battery outside the
CN50.

Store the batteries in a charger connected
to power.

Understanding the Battery Status
A quick way to check the status of your battery is to look at the battery
icon on the CN50 Status bar.

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Battery Icon Status
Icon Status
Battery is fully charged.
Battery has a medium charge. You should be able to work for several
more hours before changing batteries.
Battery is low. You need to replace or charge the battery soon.
Battery is critically low. You need to replace or charge the battery now.
Battery is charging.

Checking the Battery Status
The easiest way to check the status of your battery is to look at the
battery icon on the status bar of your CN50.
Location of the Battery Status LED
Battery
status LED

The Battery Status LED above your CN50 display indicates the
charging status of your battery
Understanding the Battery Status LED
LED State

Description

Steady green when
the CN50 is
connected to
external power

The battery is fully charged.

Blinking red

The battery is low. CN50 goes into Suspend mode.
Charge or replace the battery.

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LED State

Description

Steady red when the The battery is charging.
CN50 is connected
to external power
Steady amber

There is a battery error. The battery may be outside the
allowable charging temperature or you may need to
replace the battery.

Off

The CN50 is not on external power and the battery is
operating normally.

Using the Keypad
Use the following sections to understand how to use the keypad. For
information on remapping the keypad, you can download the Device
IDL Resource Kit from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com/idl.
The CN50 comes with either a numeric keypad or a QWERTY keypad.
The QWERTY keypad is designed for applications that require
primary input of alphabetic data. This keypad also provides special
characters, numbers, symbols, and functions by pressing color-coded
key sequences.
The numeric keypad is for applications that require mainly numeric
data. This keypad also lets you enter special characters, including the
alphabet, by pressing color-coded key sequences.
CN50 Numeric Keypad

1
4
7

8

2
5
8
0

3
6
9

Esc

Enter

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CN50 QWERTY Keypad

%

+

1

2

3

R

T

Y

U

I

4

5

6

G

H

J

K

7

8

9

B

N

M

Q

W

A

&

:

/

S

D

F

‘

Z

E

’

X

*

C

V

sym

Space

0

O

P

L
Esc

Enter

Using the Power Button
When you press and hold the Power button (^), you put the CN50
into suspend mode. In this lower power mode, the CN50 continues to
supply power to all memory, but turns off power to most hardware
such as the display. This power-saving feature is designed to prolong
battery life.

Using the Color-Coded Keys
Each keypad provides color-coded keys to let you access additional
characters, symbols, and functions printed on the keypad overlay.
Once you understand how to use the color-coded keys and key
sequences, you can access all of the additional features printed on the
keypad overlay.
There are two color-coded modifier keys on the numeric keypad: the
orange b key and the green c key. There is one orange b color-coded
modifier key on the QWERTY keypad.
Using the Color-Coded Keys
You Want to:

Press:

Use an orange character or
function printed above a key.

b key (LED turns on) and then On the CN50 QWERTY
keypad, press b and then O to
the key with the character or
function printed above it.
select the ! key.
c key (LED turns on) and then On the CN50 numeric keypad,
press c and then # to select
the key with the character or
function printed above it.
the o function.

Use a green character or
function printed above a key.

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You Want to:

Press:

Example

Lock the green key to stay on.

c once.

On the CN50 numeric keypad,
press c once. The green LED
turns on and stays on.

Lock the orange key to stay on.

b twice.

On the CN50 QWERTY
keypad, press b twice. The
orange LED turns on and stays
on.

Unlock the green or orange key.

b or c once.

Press b or c once to unlock
the key. The LED turns off.

Capitalizing Characters
You can capitalize characters individually, or you can type all capital
letters by enabling Caps Lock.
To capitalize a single character:
On the QWERTY keypad, press the [ key, and the character.
On the numeric keypad, press the c key, and then the 1 key.
Select the key with the letter you want to capitalize. Press 1 again
to return to lowercase letters.
To enable Caps Lock:

•
•

On the QWERTY keypad, press b, then the [ key. Press b again to
disable the Caps Lock.
• On the numeric keypad, press c 1.
To disable Caps Lock:
•

• On the QWERTY keypad, press the b key again.
• On the numeric keypad, press 1 again.
For information on how to enter specific characters with keystrokes,
see Appendix C, “Keypads and Keystrokes” on page 99.

Entering Characters on the Numeric Keypads
To enter letters on the numeric keypad, you need to press the c key
and the number key as many times as necessary to access the letter you
need since each number key has one to four letters or functions.

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To type a lower case Z:
•

Press c9999.

Adjusting the Volume of the CN50
You can adjust the computer volume for your needs and your
environment. The volume includes sounds you hear when you tap the
screen or scan bar codes with a scanner. You can set the volume to off,
very low, low, medium, high, very high (default), and vibrate.
You can use the Volume application (available from the navigation
bar) or the Volume buttons (on the side of the CN50) to change the
volume of the computer.
Location of Volume Buttons on the CN50

Volume buttons

•

To adjust the volume with the Volume application:
a Tap the Volume ( ) icon at the top of the screen.
b Use your stylus to adjust the volume slider to the volume you
want, select Vibrate, or select Off.

•

To adjust the volume with the Volume buttons:
•

Press the upper side button to increase the volume.

•

Press the lower side button to decrease the volume, set the
volume to vibrate, or turn the volume off.

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Using the Screen
The CN50 has a 240 x 320 pixel color touch screen display. The
Windows Mobile 6.1 start screen has three distinct areas: the
navigation bar, Today screen, and command bar.
Windows Mobile 6.1 Start Screen
Navigation bar

Today screen

Command bar

Note: To help conserve battery power, you can change the amount of
time that the screen backlight stays on. For help, see “Configuring the
Backlight”.
To turn the screen backlight on and off:
•
•

For the numeric keypad, press b

..
For the QWERTY keypad, press f.

Configuring the Backlight
By default, the CN50 goes into Screen Off mode when there is no
activity on the computer. Screen Off mode turns off the backlight and
display. Press a key or tap the screen to resume activity.

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To configure the backlight:
1 Tap Start > Settings > System tab > the Backlight icon > the
Battery Power tab.
2 With Turn off backlight if device is not used for checked, select the
timeout value (30 seconds, or 1 to 5 minutes).

Using the Stylus
The CN50 has a stylus for selecting items and entering information on
the touch screen.
Functions You Can Perform With the Stylus
Action

Description

Tap

Touch the screen once with the stylus to select options, open
or close applications, or launch menus from the Command
bar.

Drag

Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to
select text and images.

Tap and hold

Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a menu of actions
available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears,
tap the action you want to perform.

Understanding the Screen Icons
Use the screen icons on the navigation bar and the command bar to see
the network connection status and other system information. For
information about the battery icons, see “Understanding the Battery
Status” on page 6. Some standard Microsoft icons are included in this
table.

Computer Screen Icons
Icon Description
The volume is turned off. To turn the volume back on, tap this
icon and choose your setting.
The computer is connected to the network.
The computer is not connected to the network.

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Icon Description
The 802.11 radio is connected to the wireless network.

Calibrating the Touch Screen
If the touch screen does not respond when you tap it with the stylus,
you may need to calibrate the screen.
Note: If the touch screen is so out of alignment that you cannot open
the Start menu, you can try to align the screen menu using the keypad.
For help, see the next procedure.
To calibrate the touch screen:
1 Tap Start > Settings > Systems (tab) > Screen.
2 Tap Align Screen and follow the instructions to align the screen.
3 Tap ok.

Aligning the Touch Screen
If the touch screen is so out of alignment that you cannot open the
Start menu, you may need to align the screen menu using only the
keypad, or as a last resort you can perform a clean boot. For more
information about performing a clean boot, see “Clean Booting the
CN50” on page 80.
To align the touch screen using the keypad:
1 Press b W (for the Start menu ~).
2 Press d to select Settings and then press e.
3 Press i until the Personal tab is selected.
4 Press b > to select the System tab.
5 Use the arrow keys to choose Screen, and then press e.
6 Tab to Align Screen and press e.
7 Follow the instructions to align the screen.
8 Tap ok.

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Rotating the Screen
The internal accelerometer enables you to have the screen rotate by
sensing the orientation of the CN50. You can enable the screen to
rotate all the time depending on orientation, you can enable it to
rotate for specific applications, you can disable rotation for selected
applications, or you can disable it.
You can modify the screen rotation settings file to determine which
applications will enable or disable screen rotation by modifying the
settings.csv file in the \Windows folder.
Note: By default, when you select Enabled for selected applications,
rotation is only enabled for Internet Explorer and Windows Media
Player.
To configure the screen rotation:
1 Tap Start > Settings > the Systems tab > Sensors.

2 Select the option you want to use.

Understanding the Status LEDs
The CN50 has four status LEDs.

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Location of the CN50 Status LEDs
Notification LED
Good Read LED
Battery Status
LED

Key status LED

The next table describes the notification LED, Good Read LED, and
key status LED. For information about the battery status LED, see
“Understanding the Battery Status” on page 6.
Understanding the Status LEDs
LED

Color

Description

Notification

Orange

The CN50 is notifying you of a pending alarm
or message.

Good Read

Green

The CN50 has successfully decoded a bar code.
See “Checking the Battery Status” on
page 7.

Battery
Key Status

Green

Caps Lock is enabled if you have a QWERTY
keypad.
Green function keys are enabled if you have a
numeric keypad.

Amber

Amber function keys are enabled.

Using the Imager
The CN50 has two available area imagers, shown in the next table with
the minimum bar code size supported by each imager

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Minimum Bar Code Sizes
Imager

1D

2D

EA11

5 mil

5 mil

EA21

6 mil

10 mil

The area imagers can perform these tasks:
•

•

•

Read bar codes, including 1D, 2D, and composite symbologies and
postal codes. For more information, see “Reading Bar Codes” on
page 18.
Capture signatures. Use the imager to “photograph” signatures on
business forms, or to capture onscreen signatures or line drawings.
For more information, see “Capturing Signatures” on page 19.
EA21 only: Perform document imaging of full business forms such
as bills of lading or invoices. For more information, see
“Capturing Documents” on page 19.

Understanding Bar Codes
The CN50 ships with an internal imager to read and enter bar code
data. By default, these bar code symbologies are enabled on the CN50:
• Code 39
• Code 128/GS1-128
• DataMatrix
• EAN/UPC
• PDF417
If you are using bar code labels that are encoded in a different
symbology, you need to enable the symbology on the CN50. To easily
enable or disable symbologies, read one of the bar codes in the table
called “Symbology Bar Codes” on page 107.
You can use EasySet to create configuration bar codes specific to your
system. You can download a free copy of EasySet from the CN50 page
on the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com.
To develop an application you can use to configure the imager, use the
Data Collection Resource Kit. The resource kit is part of the Intermec
Developer Library (IDL) and can be downloaded from the Intermec
web site at www.intermec.com/idl.
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The area imager is equipped with a laser pointer to help you aim at bar
codes, allow you to read 2D bar code symbologies, and support
omni-directional (360°) scanning. Omni-directional scanning lets you
position the CN50 in any orientation to read a bar code label.

Reading Bar Codes
This section describes how to use the CN50 imager to read bar codes.
1 Press ^ to turn on the CN50.
2 Point the scanner window at the bar code label, and hold the CN50
steady a few inches from the label.
3 Press the Scan button. The laser pointer and illumination beam
and frame appear.

Scan button

4 Use the laser pointer as a guide and aim toward the middle of the
bar code. Make sure that the illumination frame covers the bar code
you are trying to decode.
When the CN50 successfully reads a bar code label, you hear a high
beep, and the Good Read LED turns on briefly.
5 Release the Scan button.

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Capturing Signatures
A signature capture is a grayscale image of a signature on paper or
other business form. To use signature capture in your applications,
use the SignatureCapture components in the Data Collection
Resource Kit.
Ink capture is the process of saving an onscreen image, such as a
signature or simple line drawing, to a file. To use ink capture in your
applications, use the InkCapture components in the Mobile Gadgets
Resource Kit.
Both Resource Kits are part of the Intermec Developer Library (IDL)
which you can download from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com/idl.

Capturing Documents
Intermec Enhanced Mobile Document Imaging (eMDI) is an image
capture application that enables users to capture document images
while in the field. This applications is only supported on the CN50
with an EA21 imager. Using the CN50, eMDI allows you to convert
paper documents into document images that are saved on your
mobile computer.
eMDI streamlines back-office operation and reduces data entry time
because document images can be transmitted from the field to
backoffice applications over wireless networks. With this, customer
service and other staff gain real-time access to document images, via
their enterprise systems, which can be used to answer customer
queries, issue invoices, and update records.
You can download a full version of eMDI from the CN50 page on the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com. The eMDI application will
place an “Intermec Demo” watermark on the captured documents
until you purchase the eMDI Client Software License (P/N
454-025-001). For more information, contact your local Intermec
representative. For more information on eMDI, see the Intermec
Enhanced Mobile Document Imaging User’s Guide.

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Using the Color Camera
The high-quality 3.15 megapixel color camera with flash is a standard
feature of the CN50. You can take photos in high, normal, or low
quality, with image sizes up to 2048 x 1536 pixels. When you take a
picture, the images are saved as .jpg files and stored in the /My
Documents/My Pictures folder.
Location of the CN50 Color Camera
Camera

You can use the Pictures & Videos application on the CN50 to take,
view, and edit pictures or record and launch video clips stored on the
CN50 or a storage card. You can also send pictures and video clips to
others or save an image as the background on the Today screen.
After you have opened up the camera application, you can configure
camera options by tapping Menu.

Zooming On an Image
You can zoom in or out on an image while using either camera mode
or video mode.
•

Press u to zoom in and press d to zoom out.

Taking a Picture
You can use the built-in camera to take pictures.
1 Tap Start > Programs > Pictures & Videos.
2 Tap the Camera icon in the grid, or tap Camera on the taskbar.

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3 Using the screen as a viewfinder, move the camera until you have
the image you want to capture.
4 Tap Take Pic on the taskbar or press Enter to save the image. If you
select to save your pictures to Main memory, they are saved to
permanent storage on the CN50.

Switching to Video Mode
When you switch to video mode, the camera icon below the screen
turns into a video camera and Record now appears in the taskbar.
To switch to video mode:
•

Tap Menu > Video Mode.

Saving Picture Files
Pictures are automatically saved to the main memory on your CN50.
You can save your picture to a different location, rename the file, and
select a specific compression level. You can also set options for flash,
video, quality, and some advanced options from the Settings menu.
To save picture files:
1 Tap Menu > Settings.
2 Select a file save location, type a filename prefix, and select a
compression level. The default filename prefix is .img.
3 Tap ok.

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Installing a microSD Card
You can use a micro Secure Digital (SD) card to increase file storage
and install software. The CN50 supports an optional 32 GB maximum
capacity microSD™ card. The microSD card slot is located in the
battery compartment. For troubleshooting information, see
“Troubleshooting the CN50” on page 75.
To install a microSD card:
1 Remove the battery. For help, see “Changing the Battery” on page
4.
2 Swing the card access door clockwise to expose the SIM card and
microSD card slots.

3 Insert the microSD card in the bottom slot and push in with the
stylus (or similar tool) until it clicks into place.
4 Install the battery.
5 Press ^ to turn on the CN50:
You should be able to navigate to the Storage Card folder and see
the contents of the microSD card.

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Enabling the Integrated GPS on the CN50
The CN50 comes equipped with an integrated Global Positioning
System (GPS) receiver. It can deliver standards-based National Marine
Electronics Association (NMEA) data strings to GPS applications.
Intermec recommends that you use the GPS Intermediate Driver
(GPSID) instead of directly accessing the GPS hardware. The GPSID is
a Microsoft software component that interacts between applications
and the GPS hardware.
Using the GPSID allows Intermec support for Extended Ephemeris,
which enhances GPS performance by:
reducing the amount of time it takes your GPS receiver to acquire
a fix.
• eliminating the need to obtain precise satellite data information
from the GPS satellites.
As a Microsoft software component, the GPSID also:
•

•
•

allows multiple applications to simultaneously access the GPS data
stream.
provides access to GPS data without requiring applications to
recognize and parse NMEA syntax.

Using the GPSID Installed on the CN50
To use the GPSID installed on your CN50, you need to configure the
GPSID settings.
1 Tap Start > Settings > System (tab).
2 Tap External GPS. The GPS Settings screen appears.

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3 On the Programs tab, select the COM port that you want your
programs to use to get GPS data from your CN50.
4 Tap the Access tab and select the Manage GPS automatically
check box.

5 Tap ok.

Improving GPS Performance on the CN50
The integrated CN50 GPS module has three operating modes:
•
•
•

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Standalone-GPS
Assisted GPS
gpsOneXTRA™

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In Standalone mode, the CN50 GPS module relies solely on GPS
satellites to determine position.
In Assisted GPS mode, the CN50 can determine position without
receiving GPS signals directly from satellites; instead, the CN50
receives GPS signals and information provided by the cellular network.
Even when the CN50 can receive a satellite signal, Assisted GPS can
improve position accuracy and reduce the time to determine initial
position (Time-To-First-Fix). Check with your cell phone carrier for
availability and pricing for Assisted GPS service.
Qualcomm’s gpsOneXTRA Assistance technology provides enhanced
operation for Standalone-GPS. This option enables the CN50 to
automatically download a small assistance data file from the XTRA
servers through a brief internet access session.
To improve GPS performance:
1 Tap Start > Settings > System (tab) > GPS Settings.
2 Tap Menu > Download Assistance File to download a small
assistance data file.

3 Select Improve Accuracy and choose an operating mode.

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Use this chapter to understand how to configure the CN50 to
communicate in your network. This chapter contains these
topics.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Configuring the CN50
Managing the CN50 With SmartSystems Foundation
Connecting to a PC
Connecting to Your Network
Managing Network Connections With iConnect
Configuring Wireless Security
Configuring the Phone
Connecting to an ISP
Connecting to a Network With a VPN Server

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Configuring the CN50
You can configure many parameters on the CN50 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 CN50 operates.
There are several ways to configure the CN50:
•

•

•

•

Directly on the CN50 using Intermec Settings. This allows you to
change only the settings on that computer. For more information,
see “Using Intermec Settings Directly On the CN50” on page
29.
You can use the ScanNGo utility, which is part of SmartSystems™
Foundation, to quickly provide the CN50 with the minimal
information necessary to connect to a secure network. For more
information, see the next section “Managing the CN50 With
SmartSystems Foundation.”
You can use a third party device management product that
supports the CN50, such as the Microsoft System Center Mobile
Device Manager. For more information, visit the Microsoft website
at http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/default.aspx.
You can use Imager Configuration Bar codes to enable or disable
symbologies, reset to factory defaults, and set predefined imager
modes. For more information, see “Imager Configuration Bar
Codes” on page 105.

Managing the CN50 With SmartSystems Foundation
SmartSystems Foundation is a software platform that lets you manage
all of your SmartSystems-enabled devices, including the CN50,
simultaneously from a central server. The SmartSystems console
displays all SmartSystems-enabled computers and peripherals in your
network.
Through the Console, you can:
•
•

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drag-and-drop configuration bundles, operating system updates,
and firmware upgrades to multiple computers.
create a “golden” device configuration to use when updating other
computers.
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remotely change settings on SmartSystems-enabled computers and
peripherals.
With an AutoDeploy license, SmartSystems can automatically push
software, configuration settings, and other files to connected CN50s.
AutoDeploy can report on asset locations and battery status, making
it easier to manage your mobile devices. The license also enables
ScanNGo, which makes connecting additional CN50s to your secure
wireless network as easy as reading bar codes.
•

You can download SmartSystems Foundation at no charge from the
Intermec web site. For more information on SmartSystems, go to
www.intermec.com\SmartSystems. To purchase an AutoDeploy
license, contact your local Intermec sales representative.

Using Intermec Settings Directly On the CN50
You can use Intermec Settings on the CN50 to configure the computer
and view system information.
To use Intermec Settings:
1 On the CN50, tap Start > Settings > System > Intermec Settings.

2 Tap a menu bar. A new menu or a list of configurable items
appears.

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3 In a list of configurable items, choose or change options by
entering data in the entry fields or checking the appropriate check
box.
•

To restore the default settings to all items in the current menu,
tap Menu > Restore Menu Defaults. Tap Yes to clear the
confirming message and restore menu defaults.

•

To restore all default settings, tap Menu > Restore All
Defaults. Tap Yes to clear the confirming message and restore
all defaults, which may take a few minutes.

4 Tap Back or
screen. Tap

to save your changes and go back to the previous
to return to the main menu.

5 To close Intermec Settings, in the main menu tap ok or choose
Menu > Exit.
For more information on all parameters in Intermec Settings, see
the Intermec Settings Command Reference Manual.

Hiding Menu Items in Intermec Settings
In Intermec Settings, you can hide items in the CN50 menus, or in the
directory tree in the SmartSystems console. Hidden items are not saved
when you back up your settings in the SmartSystems console.
In Intermec Settings in the SmartSystems console:

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To hide menu items, right-click a menu item and choose Hide
Menu Item from the popup list. Click Yes to clear the confirming
message.

•

To restore menu items, click the CN50 name at the top of the
directory tree to select it, and then choose View > Unhide Items.
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In Intermec Settings on the CN50:
•

To hide menu items, tap and hold the item, and then choose Hide
Menu Item from the popup list. Tap Yes to clear the confirming
message.

•

To restore hidden items in a single menu, tap and hold the menu
bar where the item was hidden, and then choose Restore Item
Default from the popup list.

•

To restore all hidden items in all menus, tap Menu > Unhide All
Items.

Note: When you restore default settings in Intermec Settings, only the
settings for visible items are restored to defaults. The settings for
hidden menu items are not affected. For more information, see the
SmartSystems Foundation online Help.

Connecting to a PC
You can use Microsoft ActiveSync to establish a connection between
your CN50 and PC. ActiveSync lets you transfer files, synchronize files,
remotely debug, and perform other device management activities.
ActiveSync is a free application available from the Microsoft web site at
www.windowsmobile.com/getstarted.
To establish an ActiveSync partnership between your CN50 and PC,
you need to physically connect your CN50 to your PC using these
accessories:
•
•

CN50 AC adapter
USB to micro-USB cable

Establishing an ActiveSync partnership
Use the following procedure to establish an ActiveSync partnership.
1 Download ActiveSync from the Microsoft web site and install
ActiveSync on your PC. When installation is complete, the Get
Connected dialog box appears.

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2 Follow the onscreen instructions to establish a partnership. When
the partnership is established, the Microsoft ActiveSync screen
appears on your PC.

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Connecting to Your Network
The CN50 is a versatile mobile computer that you can easily add to
your wireless or wired data collection network. You can connect your
CN50 using:
•

802.11 radio communications.

•

Bluetooth communications.

•

Ethernet communications.

•

USB communications.

Connecting the CN50 Using 802.11 Radio Communications
Your CN50 has an 802.11 radio to transfer data using wireless
communications. This section assumes that your wireless network is
set up, including your access points.
To configure 802.11 radio parameters:
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
2 Tap Wi-Fi. The Configure Wireless Network page appears.
3 If the network you want to connect to is available in the wireless
networks list, tap the network name and proceed to Step 4.
If the network you want to connect to is not in the wireless
networks list:
•

Tap Add New.

•

In the Network Name field, type in the name of your network,
then tap Next. The Configure Network Authentication page
appears.

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4 From the Authentication list, choose either Open, Shared, WPA,
WPA-PSK, WPA2, or WPA-PSK.
•

If you choose Open or Shared, Data Encryption is
automatically set to WEP and the key is automatically provided.

•

If you choose WPA, Data Encryption is automatically set to
TKIP.

•

If you choose WPA2, Data Encryption should be set to AES.

•

If you choose WPA-PSK, Data Encryption is automatically set
to TKIP and you need to enter a Network key.

If you choose WPA2-PSK, Data Encryption should be set to
AES and you need to enter a Network key.
5 Tap Next.
•

6 For EAP type, select either PEAP or Smart Card or Certificate
from the list and tap Finish. You return to the Configure Wireless
Networks page.
7 Tap Connect. The CN50 prompts you to enter this network
information:
•

User name

• Password
8 Tap OK. Your device connects to the network.
9 Make sure that your CN50 is talking to the network and that the
network can see your CN50. If you are connected to the wireless
network you will see a connected icon ( ) in navigation bar and
you will see the name of your network next to Wi-Fi in the Wireless
Manager.

Connecting the CN50 Using Bluetooth Communications
You CN50 is Bluetooth™-enabled, which lets you connect to other
Bluetooth devices, such as printers.
You need to turn on the Bluetooth radio before you can discover and
connect to other Bluetooth devices. By default, the radio is turned off.
To turn on the Bluetooth radio:
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth > Mode tab.
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2 Tap the Turn on Bluetooth check box.

3 (Optional) To make the CN50 visible to other Bluetooth devices,
tap Make this device visible to other devices.
4 Tap OK.
The Bluetooth radio maintains its state through a warm or cold
boot and maintains virtual COM ports. But, if you clean boot your
CN50 you need to recreate pairings to devices.

Connecting to a Bluetooth Scanner
You can connect to an Intermec Bluetooth scanner, such as the SF51
or SR61, by using the Wireless Scanning enabler.
To use the Wireless Scanning enabler:
1 Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Wireless Scanning.

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2 Tap Add Device.
3 To add a scanner by scanning a bar code on the CN50:
a Tap Quick Connect and then tap Next.
b Scan the bar code with the scanner and then tap Finish.
To search for scanners:
a Tap Search and then tap Next. The CN50 looks for scanners,
and the Bluetooth device names of found scanners appears in
the list.
b Tap the scanner device name in the list and then tap Next. The
scanner is paired with the CN50.
4 To search for scanners:
a Tap Search and then tap Next. The CN50 looks for scanners,
and the Bluetooth device names of found scanners appears in
the list.
b Tap the scanner device name in the list and then tap Next. The
scanner is paired with the CN50.
5 To manually add a scanner:
a Tap Manual and then tap Next.
b Enter the Bluetooth address of the scanner in the entry field.
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Connecting the CN50 to a Wireless Printer
To configure your CN50 for Bluetooth wireless printing, you need to:
make sure Bluetooth power is on. For help, see the procedure in
“Connecting the CN50 Using Bluetooth Communications” on
page 34.
• create an application that opens the wireless printing COM port on
your CN50. For help, see the Bluetooth Resource Kit, which is part
of the Intermec Developer Library (IDL), available from the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/idl.
• select the current wireless printer on the CN50. For help, see the
next procedure.
To select the current wireless printer:
•

1 Select Start > Settings > System tab > Wireless Printing.

2 Tap Search to find a printer, or tap Manual to enter a device
address. Follow the onscreen instructions to select the current
wireless printer.
3 (Optional) Tap Print Test Page. The printer prints out the test
page.
Note: You can also print wirelessly from inside your applications
using Microsoft APIs with Bluetooth extensions for Winsock and
Bluetooth virtual COM ports. For help, see the IDL which is available
from the Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/idl.

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Connecting the CN50 Using Ethernet Communications
You connect your CN50 to your Ethernet network with an ethernet
cable and an AD24 Ethernet multidock or AD27 single dock with
Ethernet adapter.
To use your CN50 in an Ethernet network:
1 Connect your CN50 to an ethernet network with an AD24.
Ethernet communications is automatically enabled on your CN50.
2 Make sure that your CN50 is communicating with the network.
You should see the network connection icon ( ) in the navigation
bar.

Connecting the CN50 Using USB Communications
You can use the CN50 AC adapter to transmit data to and receive data
from a desktop PC or an Ethernet multidock through USB
communications. The USB port supports both USB client and USB
host. The port automatically senses the cable you are using and
determines which drivers to use. For more information about this
accessory and how to order it, see “Accessories” on page 91.

Managing Network Connections With iConnect
After you configure 802.11 or Ethernet network settings, you can use
the iConnect utility to:

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check the network connection status with a ping test

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change basic network parameters.

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Change Funk security profile settings.

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turn the 802.11 radio, Ethernet, phone, or Bluetooth radio on and
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Turning a Network Connection on or off
Use the following procedure to turn a network connection on or off.
1 Tap the iConnect icon (
screen.

) in the lower right corner of the Today

2 Choose Enable and then choose a network connection from the
list. A check mark next to the connection type indicates that the
connection is enabled.

Configuring or Changing Wireless Security Profile
Settings
Use the following procedure to configure or change wireless security
profile settings.
1 Tap the iConnect icon (
screen.

) in the lower right corner of the Today

2 Choose Tools > Wireless Settings. The Profile Wizard appears.
3 Choose a profile from the Profile list and change settings as needed.
For more information, see “Selecting a Funk Security Profile” on
page 42.

Configuring or Changing Wireless or Ethernet Network
Settings
Use the following procedure to configure or change wireless or
Ethernet network settings.
1 Tap the iConnect icon (
screen.

) in the lower right corner of the Today

2 Do one of the following:
a Choose Tools > Wireless IP Settings.
a Choose Tools > Ethernet IP Settings.
3 Change settings as needed and click ok.
A dialog box appears that shows the current settings for the
wireless or Ethernet network adapter.

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Checking the Connection Status with a Ping Test
Use the following procedure to check the connection status with a
ping test.
1 Tap the iConnect icon (
screen.

) in the lower right corner of the Today

2 Choose Tools > Ping Test.
3 Choose Ethernet or Wireless from the connection type list.
4 Choose Ping my gateway or DHCP server if you are using DHCP.
Or, choose Ping the host address below and enter the host
address in the entry field.
5 Tap Ping. The ping test runs and checks your connection. If the
connection is OK, “Connection Validated” appears.

Checking the Overall Connection Status
Use the following procedure to check the overall connection status.
1 Tap the iConnect icon (
screen.

) in the lower right corner of the Today

2 Choose one of the following:
•

Status > Ethernet

•

Status > Wireless

A message box appears. iConnect checks these items in order:
•

Network connection (Ethernet or wireless) enabled

•

MAC address of the CN50 network adapter

•

MAC address of the associated host

•

IP address of the CN50

• Ping Status
3 Tap Try Again to test the connection again.
If you are having trouble with your wireless connection, you can use
iConnect to verify available access points and networks, check
signal strength, and view other diagnostics. For help, see
“Troubleshooting the CN50” on page 75.
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Note: If you choose Exit iConnect from the menu, the desktop icon
disappears. To restore the iConnect desktop icon, warm boot the
CN50.

Configuring Wireless Security
The CN50 provides four types of security for your wireless network:
•

Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)

•

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

•

802.1x

• WEP
This section explains how to configure wireless security on your CN50.
If you choose not to use security, see “Disabling Security” on page
54. Intermec recommends that you always implement security.
You must use either Funk or Microsoft security to implement your
security solution. For details, see the next section, “Choosing
Between Microsoft and Funk Security” on page 41.
If you are using WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, or 802.1x security, this
section also assumes that your authentication server and
authenticators are properly configured.
Note: Your security choice does not depend on your authentication
server. For example, you can choose Funk security if you use Microsoft
Active Directory® to issue certificates.

Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security
The CN50 supports both Funk and Microsoft security, which
dynamically select wireless networks based on your preferences. The
option you choose depends on your network security needs.
•

If you are using the CN50 in a static environment that requires a
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support for LEAP and TTLS and configuration for up to four
profiles.
•

To use Funk security, you need to select a profile. For help, see the
next section, “Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security.”

•

If you are primarily using the CN50 to connect to WiFi hotspots,
you may want to use Microsoft security.
To use Microsoft security, you need to select it as your security
choice. For help, see “Selecting Microsoft as Your Security
Choice” on page 46.

Selecting a Funk Security Profile
You can define up to four profiles for Funk security. Different profiles
let your CN50 communicate in different networks without having to
change all of your security settings. For example, you may want to set
up one profile for the manufacturing floor and one for the warehouse.
By default, the active profile is Profile 1.
Note: You can also use the Profile Wizard to configure most wireless
security settings. To start the Profile Wizard, tap the iConnect icon in
the lower right corner of the Today screen and select Tools > Wireless
Settings.

Selecting a Funk Security Profile
Use the following procedure to select a Funk security profile.
1 Start Intermec Settings.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
3 Choose a profile. A list of configurable settings appears.
4 (Optional) In the Profile Label text box, enter a meaningful name
for your profile.
5 Configure your security settings. For help, see the next sections.
6 Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each profile you want to define.
7 Set an active profile by choosing it in the Active Profile list.
8 Save your settings.

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Configuring WPA Security With Funk Security
Use these procedures to set WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x, WPA-PSK, or
WPA2-PSK security on your CN50 with Funk security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose WPA or WPA2. Encryption
automatically defaults to TKIP or AES, respectively.
7 For 8021x, choose TTLS, PEAP, EAP-FAST, or TLS.
8 If you choose TTLS or PEAP:
a For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
Note: You can use Prompt for Credentials to troubleshoot your
network connection.
b Enter a User Name and User Password.
c

For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.

Note: The correct date must be set on your CN50 when you enable
Validate Server Certificate.
9 If you choose TLS:
a Load a user and root certificate on your CN50. For help, see
“Loading a Certificate” on page 53.
b Enter a User Name and Subject Name.
c

For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.

d (Optional) To increase your level of security, enter a Server 1
Common name and a Server 2 Common name.

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Configuring WPA or WPA2 with Funk Security
Use the following procedure to configure WPA or WPA2 with Funk
security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose WPA or WPA2.
7 For 8021x, choose None.
8 For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or passphrase.
The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x
for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the key value on
the access point. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters.
After you enter a passphrase, the CN50 internally converts it to a
pre-shared key. This value must match the passphrase on the
authenticator.
9 Save your settings.

Configuring 802.1x Security With Funk Security
Use the following procedure to configure 802.1x security with Funk
security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose Open.
7 For Encryption, choose WEP.

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8 For 8021x, choose TTLS, PEAP, or TLS.
9 If you chose TTLS or PEAP:
a Enter a User Name.
b For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
Note: You can use Prompt for Credentials to troubleshoot your
network connection.
c

Enter a User Password.

d For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
10 If you choose TLS:
a Load a user and root certificate on your CN50. For help, see
“Loading a Certificate” on page 53.
b For Validate Server Certificate, choose Yes.
c

Enter a User Name and Subject Name.

d (Optional) To increase your level of security, enter a Server 1
Common name and a Server 2 Common name.
11 (Optional) To increase your level of security, enter a Server 1
Common name and a Server 2 Common name.
12 Save your settings.

Configuring LEAP Security
Use the following procedure to configure LEAP security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For 8021x, choose LEAP.
7 For Association, choose Open, WPA, WPA2, or Network EAP.
Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP if you choose WPA,
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AES if you choose WPA2, and WEP if you choose Open or
Network EAP.
8 For Prompt for Credentials, choose Enter credentials now.
9 Enter a User Name and User Password.
10 Save your settings.

Configuring Static WEP Security With Funk Security
Use the following procedure to configure static WEP security with
Funk.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Make sure Funk is selected as your security choice.
3 Start Intermec Settings.
4 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Funk Security.
5 Select the profile you want to configure.
6 For Association, choose Open.
7 For Encryption, choose WEP.
8 For 8021x choose None.
9 Define a value for the keys you want to use. You can define up to
four keys (Key 1 through Key 4).
Enter an ASCII key or a hex key that is either 5 bytes or 13 bytes
long depending on the capability of the radio. Set a 5- byte value for
64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit WEP. Hex keys must be
preceded by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex pairs.
10 For Transmit key, choose the key you want to use for transmitting
data.
11 Save your settings.

Selecting Microsoft as Your Security Choice
The default security setting is Funk. If you want to use Microsoft
security, you need to select it as your security choice. After you select
Microsoft as your security choice, you will be prompted to save your
settings and reset your CN50 for your change to take effect.
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With Microsoft as your security choice, you can configure:
•

WPA

•

802.1x

•

Static WEP

Selecting Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to select Microsoft security.
1 Start Intermec Settings. For help, see “Configuring the CN50” on
page 28.
2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Security Choice.
3 From the Security Choice list, select Microsoft Security. An alert
box appears telling you that you must save your settings and warm
boot the CN50 for the new security choice to take effect.
4 Choose Yes. The CN50 resets and starts with Microsoft Security as
the Security Choice.

Configuring WPA Security With Microsoft Security
Use these procedures to set WPA-802.1x and WPA-PSK security on
your CN50 with Microsoft security
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose WPA. Data Encryption
automatically defaults to TKIP.
6 For 802.1x Authentication, choose either MD5, TLS, or PEAP.
7 If you choose TLS:
a Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings dialog box
appears.
b Choose Select.

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c

Select your certificate from the list and press Enter. The User
Logon dialog box appears.

d Enter a User Name and Domain and press Enter.
8 If you choose PEAP:
a Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings box appears.
b Choose Validate Server and press Enter. When the radio starts
to authenticate, the Network Password dialog box appears.
c

Enter a User Name and Password and select Save Password.

d (Optional) In the Domain field, enter the Active Directory
domain associated with the user account.
9 Save your settings.

Enabling WPA-PSK With Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to enable WPA-PSK With Microsoft
Security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose WPA-PSK. Data
Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP.
6 For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or the passphrase.
The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x
for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the key value on
the authenticator. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters.
After you enter a passphrase, the CN50 internally converts it to a
pre-shared key.
7 Save your settings.

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Configuring 802.1x Security with Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to configure 802.1x security with
Microsoft security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft
Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
6 For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
7 For 802.1X Authentication, choose TLS or PEAP.
8 If you choose TLS:
a Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings box appears.
b Choose Select.
c

Select your certificate from the list and press Enter. The User
Logon dialog box appears.

d Enter a User Name and a Domain.
9 If you choose PEAP:
a Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings box appears.
b Select Validate Server and press Enter. When the radio starts
to authenticate, the Network Password dialog box appears.
c

Enter a User Name and Password and select Save Password.

d (Optional) In the Domain field, enter the domain.
e Press Enter.
10 For Network Key Setting, choose Automatic.
11 Save your settings.

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Configuring Static WEP Security With Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to configure static WEP security with
Microsoft security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft
Security.
4 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
5 For Network Authentication, choose WPA. Data Encryption
automatically defaults to TKIP.
6 For 802.1x Authentication, choose either MD5, TLS, or PEAP.
7 If you choose TLS:
a Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings dialog box
appears.
b Choose Select.
c

Select your certificate from the list and press Enter. The User
Logon dialog box appears.

d Enter a User Name and Domain and press Enter.
If you choose PEAP:
e Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings box appears.
f

Choose Validate Server and press Enter. When the radio starts
to authenticate, the Network Password dialog box appears.

g Enter a User Name and Password and select Save Password.
h (Optional) In the Domain field, enter the Active Directory
domain associated with the user account.
8 Save your settings.

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Enabling WPA-PSK with Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to enable WPA-PSK with Microsoft
security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose WPA-PSK. Data
Encryption automatically defaults to TKIP.
6 For Pre-Shared Key, enter the pre-shared key or the passphrase.
The pre-shared key must be a value of 32 hex pairs preceded by 0x
for a total of 66 characters. The value must match the key value on
the authenticator. The passphrase must be from 8 to 63 characters.
After you enter a passphrase, the CN50 internally converts it to a
pre-shared key.
This value must match the passphrase on the authenticator.
7 Save your settings.

Configuring 802.1x Security with Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to configure 802.1x security with
Microsoft.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Infrastructure Mode, choose Infrastructure.
5 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
6 For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
7 For 802.1X Authentication, choose TLS or PEAP.

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8 If you choose TLS:
a Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings box
appears.
b Choose Select.
c

Select your certificate from the list and press Enter. The User
Logon dialog box appears.

d Enter a User Name and a Domain.
If you choose PEAP:
e Choose Properties > Run App. The Auth. Settings box appears.
f

Select Validate Server and press Enter. When the radio starts
to authenticate, the Network Password dialog box appears.

g Enter a User Name and Password and select Save Password.
h (Optional) In the Domain field, enter the domain.
i

Press Enter.

9 For Network Key Setting, choose Automatic.
10 Save your settings.

Configuring Static WEP Security With Microsoft Security
Use the following procedure to configure static WEP security with
Microsoft security.
1 Make sure the communications and radio parameters on your
CN50 are configured.
2 Start Intermec Settings.
3 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
4 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
5 For Data Encryption, choose WEP.
6 For Network Key Setting, choose Enter Key and Index.

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7 For Network Key Value, enter an ASCII key or a hex key that is
either 5 bytes or 13 bytes long depending on the capability of the
radio.
Set a 5-byte value for 64-bit WEP or a 13-byte value for 128-bit
WEP. Hex keys must be preceded by 0x and contain 5 or 13 hex
pairs.
8 For Network Key Index, select the key you want to use for data
transmission.
9 Save your settings.

Loading a Certificate
To use transport layer security (TLS) with WPA or 802.1x security, you
need a unique client certificate on the CN50 and a trusted root
certificate authority (CA) certificate. Certificates are pieces of
cryptographic data that guarantee a public key is associated with a
private key. They contain a public key and the entity name that owns
the key. Each certificate is issued by a certificate authority.
To import a root certificate:
1 Tap the iConnect icon ( ) in the lower right corner of the Today
screen. The iConnect pop-up menu appears.
2 Select Tools > Wireless Settings. The Profile Wizard appears.
3 Tap Edit Selected Profile > Security tab > Get Certificates.

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Note: PFX encoded certificates are also supported. Tap the Import
pfx button to import a PFX encoded certificate.
4 To import a root certificate:
a Tap the <<< button next to the Import Root Certificate field
to select the root certificate (DER-encoded .cer file) to import.
b Click Import Root Cert to install the selected certificate.
5 To import a user certificate:
a Tap the <<< button next to the Certificate Path field to select
the user certificate (DER-encoded .cer file without the private
key) to import.
b Tap the <<< button next to the Key Path field to select the
private key (.pvk file) which corresponds to the user certificate
you selected.
To import a certificate from an IAS server:
a Tap Web Enrollment.
b Enter the User, Password, and Server (IP address) to log into
the server.
c

Tap OK. A dialog box appears asking if you want to load the
root certificate.

d Tap OK. The Enrollment Tool message box appears telling you
that the certificate has been added.
e Tap OK to close the message box.

Disabling Security
If you choose not to use security with your wireless network, you can
disable it on the CN50. Intermec recommends that you always set
security in your network.
To disable security:
1 Start Intermec Settings. For help, see “Configuring the CN50” on
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2 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Security Choice and
select Microsoft Security. An alert box appears telling you that
you must save your settings and warm boot the CN50 for the new
security choice to take effect.
3 Choose Yes. The CN50 resets and starts with Microsoft Security as
the Security Choice.
4 Start Intermec Settings.
5 Choose Communications > 802.11 Radio > Microsoft Security.
6 For Network Authentication, choose Open.
7 For Data Encryption, choose Disabled.
8 Tap OK. Your settings are saved.

Configuring the Phone
The CN50 supports two types of mobile wireless phone technology:
• CDMA
• UMTS
With the radio module installed in the CN50, you can send and receive
telephone calls as well as transmit data through wide-area (WAN)
cellular networks.
The CN50 provides a phone speaker, microphone, and speakerphone.
It also supports Bluetooth headsets or hands-free kits. The factory
default setting for the phone is disabled.
After you activate the phone with the wireless carrier of your choice,
you can customize the features of the phone and network settings. For
help, refer to the online help on your CN50.

Turning On the Phone Using the Wireless Manager
You can use the Wireless Manager to enable and disable Bluetooth,
Wi-Fi, and the phone on your CN50.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Wireless Manager.

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2 In the Wireless Manager, tap Phone. The phone turns on.
3 Tap Menu > Phone Settings to configure the phone. For help, see
“Activating the CDMA Phone.”.
4 Tap Done to close the Wireless Manager.

Activating the CDMA Phone
The CDMA WWAN radio module is configured at the factory. To
activate your CDMA CN50 device, you need to contact the carrier you
have chosen and set up accounts for each device. Use the following
table to view the carriers that Intermec currently supports. If your
carrier is not listed in the table, please contact Intermec product
support to see if it is now supported.
Currently Supported Carriers
Country

Carrier

United States

Sprint & Verizon

The carrier will require the Mobile Equipment Identifier (MEID) to
start the activation process. You can find the MEID:
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The activation process is slightly different for each CDMA carrier.
Your carrier sales contact and an Intermec representative can guide
you through the process.

Values Required for CDMA Phone
The following table shows the carriers, the correct activation method
to use, and the values that you need to activate your phone (if
required).
Values Required for CDMA Activation
Carrier

Activation Method

Activation Values You Need

Sprint

Sprint Hands Free

MEID

Verizon

Dial *22899 or
Activation Wizard

None - all parameters are automatically transferred
wirelessly.
You can also use the Activation Wizard with
Verizon.

After you complete the activation process, the settings you enter are
permanently stored in the CDMA module. Changing the OS or SSPB
loads will not affect any of the settings or activation parameters stored
in the WAN modem.

Starting the Activation Wizard
Use the following procedure to start the Activation Wizard.
1 Tap Start > Phone.
2 In the Phone application, tap Menu > Activation Wizard from the
bottom of the screen.

Activating the CN50 on Sprint
Use the following procedure to activate a CN50 programmed for
Sprint. Before activating the CN50, you need to set the local date and
time.
Note: The CN50 must be activated within 24 hours of contacting
Sprint with the MEID.

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1 In a strong signal area, turn on or reboot the CN50 to
automatically start the Hands Free Activation wizard.

2 If activation is unsuccessful on the first attempt, the wizard will
countdown from 60 seconds and try again. It will continue this
process four times before it stops. At this point, you can reboot the
CN50 to retry activation or contact Intermec Support.
Note: You can stop the activation process at anytime by tapping
Cancel. The wizard will start the process again the next time you boot
up the CN50.
3 The wizard states when the activation is successful. You can test the
service by navigating to a web site or making a phone call.

Activating the CN50 on Verizon
Use the following procedures to activate a CN50 programmed for
Verizon. The voice service must be activated before you can activate the
data service.

Activating the Voice Service
Use the following procedure to activate voice service for Verizon.
1 Dial *228 to initialize the Verizon programming.

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2 Dial 1 when prompted to complete the process.
This will activate the voice service on the CN50 and program the
phone number into the cell phone.
3 A popup box will state when the programming is successful. When
you close the popup box, the phone will reset.

Activating the Data Service
Use the following procedures to activate data service for Verizon.
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Connection icon.
2 Tap Manage existing connections.
3 Select the InternetPPP #777 and choose Edit.
4 Confirm that the Connection name is correct and then tap Next.
5 In the Enter the Number to dial box, enter #777 and tap Next.
6 Enter your username: <10_digit_#>@vzw3g.com.
Where <10_digit_#> is your actual 10 digit phone number. For
example, 8005551212@vzw3g.com. To determine your phone
number, go to the phone application and tap Menu > Options.
7 Enter the password: vzw (case-sensitive).
8 Tap Finish.
You can test the data service by navigating to a web site using
Internet Explorer.

Activating the UMTS Phone
You use a SIM card to activate the UMTS/HSPA phone on the CN50.
You can purchase the SIM card from your network provider. You insert
the SIM card in the battery cavity on the back of the CN50.
To install the SIM card:
1 Press ^ to turn off the CN50.
2 Disconnect the handstrap from the top of the CN50.
3 Push forward on the battery release tab until the battery releases,
and then lift the battery away from the CN50.

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4 Swing the card access door clockwise to expose the SIM card and
microSD card slots.

5 Insert the SIM card into the top slot until it clicks in place.
6 Close the card access door.
7 Insert the battery and press down until it clicks in place. Reconnect
the handstrap.
8 Press ^ to turn on the CN50.

Making a Phone Call
After you activate your phone, you are ready to start making phone
calls. The icon in the navigation bar will change to indicate that the
radio is now active.
1 Tap Start > Phone.
2 Tap the keys to enter the telephone number you want to call.
3 Tap the Talk button.

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Connecting to an ISP
You can connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and use the
connection to send and receive e-mail messages and view web pages.
Get an ISP dial-up access telephone number, a user name, and a
password from your ISP.
Once the CN50 is connected, you can:
• send and receive message by using Messaging (Outlook E-mail).
• visit web pages by using Internet Explorer Mobile.
Tap the Help icon at any time to view additional information for the
wizard or the settings. To connect to an ISP:
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connection.
2 Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.
3 Enter a name for the connection, such as “ISP Connection.”
4 If using an external modem connected to your CN50 with a cable,
select Hayes Compatible on COM1 from the Select a modem
drop-down list.
5 Tap Next.
6 Enter the access phone number and then tap Next.
7 Enter the User name, Password, and Domain (if provided by an
ISP or your network administrator).
8 Tap Finish.
9 Tap the Advanced tab from the Connections screen and then tap
Dialing Rules.
10 Select Use dialing rules, tap ok at the dialog box, and then tap
Edit.
11 Specify your current phone type and then tap ok until you exit and
return to the Settings page.

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Connecting to a Network With a VPN Server
A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a
corporate network, through the Internet. Before you can make a VPN
connection, you will need the following items from your network
administrator:
• User name
• Password
• Domain name
• TCP/IP settings
• Host name or IP address of the VPN server
To create a VPN server connection:
1 Tap Start > Settings > Connections.
2 Under My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection.
3 In the Name field, enter a name for the connection, such as your
company name.
4 In the Host name / IP field, enter the VPN server name or IP
address.
5 Select the VPN type of authentication to use with your CN50. If
you are not sure which option to choose, check with your network
administrator.
6 Tap Next.
7 Select a way for the CN50 to authenticate the connection. If you
select A pre-shared key, enter the key provided by your network
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8 Click Next.
9 Enter the User name, Password, and Domain (if provided by an
ISP or your network administrator).
10 Tap Finish.

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Developing and Installing Applications

This chapter includes information on developing and
installing applications for the CN50.
•
•
•

Developing Applications for the Computer
Installing Applications on the CN50
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Developing Applications for the Computer
Use the Intermec Resource Kits to develop applications to run on the
CN50. The Resource Kits are a library of C++, .NET, Java, and web
components grouped by functionality that you can use to create
applications for the computer. The Resource Kits are part of the
Intermec Developer Library (IDL), and can be downloaded from the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/idl. For more information,
see the Intermec Developer Library (IDL) Resource Kit
Developer’s Guide.

Packaging Your Application
For very simple applications, the executable file may be the only file
you need to deploy. More typically, you will have a set of files to install.
You can also copy a directory structure that contains the application,
supporting files, DLLs, images, and data files.
Intermec recommends using .cab files to install your applications. The
CN50 uses standard Windows Mobile .cab files and will install
third-party .cab files.

Choosing a Target Location
You can have your .cab file place your application in any of these
memory locations on the CN50:
The ObjectStore.
The optional microSD card. Depending on available disk space,
you may want to consider installing your application files on the
microSD card. Using a microSD card creates the Storage Card
folder on the CN50.
• The non-volatile Flash File Store. Applications and data in the
Flash File Store will persist through a clean boot.
Files copied to any of these locations are safe when you cold boot the
computer as long as the AutoRun system is installed in the appropriate
location. When you copy a .cab file to the \CabFiles folder, the folder
automatically extracts that .cab file on every cold boot.For more
information about AutoRun, see the Intermec Developer Library
(IDL) Resource Kit Developer’s Guide.
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Installing Applications on the CN50
You can install files and applications on the computer by using:
SmartSystems Foundation.
Microsoft ActiveSync.
Scan to Load hands-free software loading function of
SmartSystems Foundation
• a microSD card.
For more information on installing applications, see the Intermec
Developer Library (IDL) Resource Kit Developer’s Guide.
•
•
•

Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation
Console
Your CN50 is SmartSystems-enabled, which lets you use the
SmartSystems console to install Intermec applications on your CN50.
The console is part of SmartSystems Foundation. For more
information, go to the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com/SmartSystems.
To use SmartSystems console to install an application:
1 Download your application file from the Intermec web site and
unzip it on your desktop PC.
2 Double-click the application file to install it. The application file
should appear in the Software Vault.
3 From the SmartSystems console in the Software Vault,
drag-and-drop the application onto each CN50 in your network, or
drop the application on a group of computers contained in a
folder.

Installing Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync
You can send applications from your PC to your CN50 using Microsoft
ActiveSync. To download ActiveSync or the Windows Mobility Center,
go to www.windowsmobile.com/getstarted.
To install an application on the computer using ActiveSync:
1 On your PC, copy the .cab file you want to download to your CN50.
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2 Create an ActiveSync connection between your PC and CN50. For
help, see “Connecting to a PC” on page 31.

3 Click Explore. The Mobile Device window opens.
4 Double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device.
5 Navigate to the folder you want to copy the .cab file to, and paste
the .cab file in the folder.
6 On your CN50, tap Start > Programs > File Explorer > and
navigate to the location of the .cab file.
7 Tap the .cab file to install it.

Installing Applications Using a Scan-to-Connect Bar Code
You can use the Scan-to-Connect function in SmartSystems
Foundation to create a bar code that loads software. The bar code
contains the address of the server where the software to download is
located. Once you scan the bar code, it finds the server, downloads the
file, and installs it on the mobile computer. For more information on
installing applications using a Scan-to-Connect bar code, see the
SmartSystems Foundation Help.

Installing Applications Using a MicroSD Card
You can also use a microSD card to install applications.
1 Suspend the CN50 and remove the microSD card.

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2 Insert the microSD card into a microSD adapter card and then
place it in the storage card reader connected to your PC.
3 Copy your application file to the microSD card.
4 Remove the microSD card from the adapter card and insert it into
the CN50.
5 On your CN50, navigate to the storage card folder and run your
application.

Updating the System Software
The CN50 uses Image Update to update the operating system (OS)
and system software. Image Update uses packages to allow for smaller
and faster updates because the contents are stored in ROM. Packages
persist through a cold or clean boot and cannot be removed by the
end user. The Image Update process also provides strengthened
security because all packages are signed.
Image Update packages (.pkg or .pks files) may contain elements such
as DLLs, executable (.exe) files, and .cab files.
You can update multiple computers at the same time using the
SmartSystems Console. For help, see the next section, “Updating
Multiple Computers Using SmartSystems Console”.
• You can update individual computers by transferring the packages
to the CN50 and then installing them from the CN50.
If you are using SmartSystems to update the CN50, you can choose to
send the updates silently. For more information, see “Sending Silent
Update Packages to the CN50” on page 71.

•

Updating Multiple Computers Using SmartSystems Console
You can use the SmartSystems console to update the operating system
or system software on your CN50. The console is part of SmartSystems
Foundation and is available from the Intermec web site through the
Intermec Developer Library (IDL). Before you can upgrade your CN50,
you need:
•

SmartSystems Foundation. To download SmartSystems
Foundation, go to www.intermec.com/SmartSystems and click
on the Downloads tab.

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the SmartSystems bundles you want to install. The SmartSystems
bundle contains the Image Update package file. These
SmartSystems bundles are available from the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com/. Go to Support > Downloads.
To update the CN50 using SmartSystems Foundation:

•

1 On your desktop PC, open the SmartSystems Foundation console.
2 Make sure the SmartSystems Foundation console and the
computer are on the same subnet.
3 Make sure the computer is in a charge dock or communications
dock, or that device power management is disabled.
4 Download the SmartSystems bundle to your PC.
5 Double-click the .exe file on your PC. An InstallShield application
starts.
6 From the SmartSystems console, locate the bundle(s) to install.
7 Drag the application to each computer you want to update or to a
group of computers in a folder. The SmartSystems console installs
the update on your computers.
8 After the download is complete, your CN50 begins the update
process and automatically performs a cold boot.
The CN50 then boots into a special Update Loader mode where the
computer has no connections and is completely unusable. This
process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes
depending on the update.
Note: The SmartSystems console indicates that your CN50 is offline,
by displaying a red stop sign symbol, until the CN50 reboots and
reconnects to the system.
9 After the update is complete, the CN50 cold boots again. When a
confirmation dialog box appears requesting user input, dismiss it.

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Sending Silent Update Packages to the CN50
If you want to automatically download and send update packages to
your computers, you can purchase a SmartSystems AutoDeploy
License. The silent updates do not require any user intervention and
begin when you choose to have the update process start. SmartSystems
Foundation users are notified when update packages are released so
that they can download them and update their Intermec computers.
For more information, see the SmartSystems Foundation Help.

Updating Individual Computers
You can download update packages from your PC to the CN50 using
Microsoft ActiveSync or any other file transfer method you choose. If
you need to download ActiveSync or the Windows Mobility Center, go
to www.windowsmobile.com/getstarted.
To update an individual computer:
1 Download the Image Update packages you want to install from the
Intermec web site at www.intermec.com/. Go to Support >
Downloads.
2 Transfer the Image Update packages from your PC to the CN50.
3 On your CN50, tap Start > Programs > File Explorer and navigate
to the location of the Image Update package.
4 Double-tap the package to install it. Your CN50 begins the update
process and automatically performs a cold boot.
The CN50 boots into a special Update Loader mode where the
computer has no connections and is completely unusable. This
process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes
depending on the update.
5 After the update is complete, the CN50 cold boots again. When a
confirmation dialog box appears requesting user input, dismiss it.

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Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CN50

If you encounter any problems while using the CN50, look in
this chapter to find a possible solution. You will also find
information on routine maintenance. This chapter contains
these sections:
•
•
•
•

Calling Product Support
Troubleshooting the CN50
Resetting the CN50
Cleaning the CN50

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Calling Product Support
If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the
“Troubleshooting the Computer” section, you can visit the Intermec
technical knowledge base (Knowledge Central) at
intermec.custhelp.com to review technical information or to request
technical support. If you still need help after visiting Knowledge
Central, you may need to call Product Support.
To talk to an Intermec Product Support representative, call:
1-800-755-5505
Before you can call Intermec Product Support, make sure you have the
following information ready:
Configuration number
Serial number
Firmware and software version numbers
The language your custom application was written in and the tools
you used to create it
Consult your application developer for information on your custom
application.
•
•
•
•

Finding Your Configuration Number
To find the configuration number of your CN50:
•

Look at the CN (configuration number) and SN (serial number)
fields on the label inside the battery compartment.

Finding Your Software and Firmware Version Numbers
To find your mobile computer’s software and firmware version
number:
1 Tap Start > Settings > About.
2 Tap the Packages tab to find software version numbers.
3 Tap the Build tab to find the firmware version.

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Troubleshooting the CN50
Use this section to troubleshoot some common problems you may
experience with your CN50.
If you send the CN50 in for service, it is your responsibility to save the
computer data and configuration. Intermec is responsible only for
ensuring that the hardware matches the original configuration when
repairing or replacing the computer.
Problems While Configuring the CN50
Problem

Solution

You cannot type a character on the keypad You may have locked a modifier key on the keypad.
or you can only type uppercase or
Press the necessary key sequence to unlock the key. For
lowercase letters.
help, see “Using the Keypad” on page 8.
You press the Power key and nothing
happens.

• Make sure the backlight is on.
• Make sure you have a charged battery that is
installed correctly. For help, see “Charging the
Battery” on page 4.
• The battery may be discharged. Replace the battery
with a spare charged battery, or charge the battery.
• Reset the CN50. For help, see “Resetting the
CN50” on page 79.

You insert a microSD card and cannot
find the SDMMC Disk folder on the
CN50.

• The microSD card may not be installed correctly.

The Battery status LED is on.

• If the battery status LED is a steady green, the

Insert the microSD card as described in Steps 2
through 4 of “Installing a microSD Card” on
page 22.
• The microSD card may be damaged. Try another
microSD card.
battery is more than 95% charged and computer is
on a charger.
• If the battery status LED is blinking red, then the
battery is low. Replace or charge the battery.
• If the battery status LED is a steady red, the main
battery is on charge.

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Problem

Solution

The computer appears to be locked up
and you cannot enter data.

• Press the Power key to turn off the computer, then
press the power key again to turn it on.

• Cold boot the CN50. For help, see “Cold Booting
the CN50” on page 79.
• Try reloading the firmware. For help, see
“Updating the System Software” on page 69.
• If the computer does not boot or reset, contact your
Intermec representative for help.
You tap the screen and nothing happens. • Align your screen. For help, see “Aligning the
Touch Screen” on page 14.
• Make sure the CN50 is not locked.

Problems With Wireless Connectivity
Problem

Solution

The CN50 is connected to the network
and you move to a new site to collect data.
Your CN50 now shows you are not
connected to the network.

Move closer to an access point or to a different location
to reestablish communications until you reconnect
with the network. Any data collected while out of range
is transmitted over the network.

The CN50 appears to be connected to the There may be a problem with the connection between
network, but the host computer is not
the access point and the host computer. Check with
receiving any information from the CN50. network administrator or use your access point user’s
manual.

Problems While Configuring 802.1x Security
Problem

Solution

The CN50 indicates that it is
authenticated, but it does not
communicate with the host.

Make sure the CN50 IP address, host IP address, subnet
mask, default router are configured for network.

• The CN50 may not be communicating with the
The CN50 does not appear to be
access point. Make sure the CN50 network name
authenticating and a network connection
matches the access point network name (SSID).
icon does not appear on the toolbar.
• 802.1x security network may not be active. Make
sure the server software is properly loaded and
configured on the server PC. See server software
documentation for help.

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Problem

Solution

A network connection icon appears in the • The CN50 may not be communicating with the
intended access point. Make sure the CN50 network
toolbar, but then disappears.
name matches the access point network name.
Default network name is “INTERMEC.”
• Access point may not be communicating with
server. Ensure the access point is turned on,
properly configured, and has 802.1x security
enabled.
You are setting up multiple access points The CN50 does not save WEP key values when
in a network, with different SSIDs, and
changing the SSID. Reenter the WEP key value after
the connection fails.
changing the SSID and save your changes. You should
now be able to connect to the different access points.
The CN50 indicates it is not
authenticated.

Make sure that:

• the User Name and Password parameters on the
CN50 must match the user name and password on
authentication server. You may need to reenter the
password on both the CN50, authentication server.
• on your authentication server, the user and group
are allowed and the group policy is allowed to log
into the server. For help, see the documentation that
shipped with your authentication server software.
• the IP address and secret key for access point must
match the IP address and secret key on the
authentication server. You may need to reenter the
IP address and secret key on both your access point
and authentication server.
• the authentication server software is running on the
server PC.

You receive a message saying “The server Date and time are not saved when you perform a clean
certificate has expired or your system date boot. Reenter the date and time, and then save your
changes.
is incorrect” after you perform a clean
boot on the CN50.

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Problems Reading Bar Codes
Problem

Solution

You cannot see a red beam of light from
the imager when you press the Scan
button and aim the imager at a bar code
label.

• You may be too far away from the bar code label. Try
moving closer to the bar code label and scan it again.

• You may be reading the bar code label “straight on.”
Change the reading angle and try again.

• Move within two feet of a wall to test the effective
scan of the scanner. For help scanning bar codes, see

“Reading Bar Codes” on page 18.
When you release a Scan button or handle The Good Read light will remain on if you configure
trigger, the Good Read light does not
the computer to use continuous/edge triggering. If you
turn off.
configure the computer for level triggering and the
Good Read light remains on, there may be a problem.
Press one of the Scan buttons or pull the trigger again
without scanning a bar code label. If the light is still on,
contact your local Intermec representative.
The scanner will not read the bar code
label.

• Aim the scanner beam to cross entire bar code label
in one pass. Vary the scanning angle.

• Check the quality of the bar code label, Scan a bar
code label that you know will scan. Compare the
two bar code labels to see if the bar code quality is
too low. You may need to replace the label that you
cannot scan.
• Make sure the bar code symbology is enabled and
configured correctly. Use Intermec Settings to check
the symbologies. Expand Data Collection >
Symbologiesbeneath devices listed (scanner,
virtual wedge) to check and enable symbologies,
then scan the bar code label again.
• Make sure the computer application is expecting
input from a bar code. You may need to type this
information instead.
The scanner does not read the bar code
labels quickly, or the scanning beam
seems to be faint or obscured.

The scanner window may be dirty. Clean the window
with a solution of ammonia and water. Wipe dry. Do
not allow abrasive material to touch the window.

You scan a valid bar code label to enter
data for your application. The data
decoded by the scan module does not
match the data encoded in the bar code
label.

The computer may have decoded the bar code label in
a symbology other than the label’s actual symbology.
Try scanning the bar code label again. Make sure you
scan the entire label.

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Resetting the CN50
You rarely need to reset the computer. If the computer does not
resume after pressing the Power button, or if the computer or an
application locks up, you may need to reset the CN50. The CN50 uses
the configuration currently saved in flash memory during the boot
process. There are three ways to reset the CN50:
•
•
•

Warm booting the CN50
Cold booting the CN50
Clean booting the CN50

Warm Booting the CN50
You may need to perform a warm boot to correct conditions where an
application stops responding to the system.
To warm boot the computer:
•

Go to Start > Programs > Shut Down.
The computer systematically shuts down. Press the Power button
to restart the computer, or it will restart automatically if external
power is applied.

•

Scan the following bar code:

Cold Booting the CN50
In some cases where the computer completely stops responding, it may
be necessary to perform a cold boot. Because cold booting may result
in data loss, use this method only if all other recovery methods have
failed.
Note: Cold booting the CN50 does not guarantee that cached disk
data will be saved, so transactional data may be lost during the reset.
All other data, such as CN50 configuration and network settings, is
preserved.

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To cold boot your CN50:
1 Remove the battery pack from the CN50 and wait 30 seconds.
2 Reinsert the battery pack and press the Power button.

Clean Booting the CN50
If the CN50 seems to be locked up, try warm booting and then cold
booting the computer. If neither method works, use a clean boot to get
the computer up and running for further troubleshooting. When you
clean boot, the CN50 only loads files and applications that are
absolutely required by the operating system. A clean boot returns the
CN50 to an “out of the box” or factory default state, so that you can
run diagnostic tests to troubleshoot the normal boot processes:
The clean boot process erases the CN50 memory, including all
applications and data files in the object store. To preserve
applications through a clean boot, store them in the Flash File
Store. For more information, see “Installing Applications on the
CN50” on page 67.
To clean boot the computer using the mobile computer:
1 Remove the battery pack from the back of the CN50.
2 Reinsert the battery pack and press the Power button.
3 When the CN50 starts the boot process, simultaneously press <
and > until the IPL Boot Configuration Menu appears on the
screen.

4 Press 2 to select Force Clean Boot and then press 0 to select
Continue with Boot.
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5 When prompted, tap the screen to set up the CN50.
6 Follow the instructions to calibrate the screen.

Cleaning the CN50
To keep the CN50 in good working order, you may need to clean the
imager window, color camera window, and the touch screen. Clean the
windows and the touch screen as often as needed for the environment
in which you are using the CN50. To clean the CN50, use a solution of
one part ammonia and three parts water.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the CN50. Opening the
CN50 will void the warranty and may cause damage to the internal
components.
To clean the image window, camera window, and touch screen:
1 Press the Power button to suspend the CN50.
2 Dip a clean cloth towel in the ammonia solution and wring out the
excess.
3 Wipe off the imager window, camera lens, and flash area. Do not
allow any abrasive material to touch these surfaces.
4 Wipe dry.

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Physical and Environmental Specifications
CN50 Physical Dimensions
Length

15.4 cm (6.05 in)

Width

7.4 cm (2.93 in)

Height

2.8 cm (1.09 in)

Weight

310 g (10.9 oz)

Power and Electrical Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries:
Battery
capacity

1950 mAh (7.2 Wh) (AB24)
3900 mAh (14.4 Wh) (AB25)

Electrical
rating

4,65 V, 3A

Backup
battery

Super capacitor supplies 5 minutes bridge time

Environmental Specifications
Operating
-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
temperature
Storage
-20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
temperature
Recharge
0 °C to 45 °C (32 °F to 113 °F)
temperature
Humidity

5% to 95% non-condensing

Environmen IP54 compliant
tal rating

Touch Screen Specifications
Transflective TFT; QVGA color with touch panel; 240 x 320 pixels; 8.9
cm (3.5 in) diagonal active area; 5-level LED backlight control with
settings.

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Keypad Options
•
•

Numeric keypad
Alphanumeric keypad (QWERTY)

Bar Code Symbologies
The EA21and EA11 imager supports all of the bar code symbologies listed in
the next table.
Symbology
Australia Post

GS1 DataBar Omni-Directional

Aztec

Infomail

BPO

Interleaved 2 of 5

Canada Post

Japan Post

China Post

KoreanPost

Codabar

Matrix 2 of 5

Codablock A

Maxicode

Codablock F

Micro PDF417

Code 11

MSI

Code 39

PDF417

Code 93

Planet

Code 128/GS1-128

Plessey

DataMatrix

Postnet

Dutch Post

QR Code

EAN/UPC

Standard 2 of 5

EAN.UCC Composite

SwedenPost

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Telepen

GS1 DataBar Limited

TLC 39

CN50 Imager Reading Distances
Typical reading distances are done in an office environment using
office lights (4 lux). Minimum distances are measured in the dark (0
lux). Both reading distances are provided in respective scan engine
integration guides. Contact your local Intermec representative for
more information.
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Below are the typical and minimum standard reading distances for the
CN50 built with an EA21 or EA11 imager. When correctly mounted,
and exit window reduces reading distances by about 4% for all scan
engines.
Note: Minimum distances depend on the length of the bar code.

EA21 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances
Minimum distances are measured in the dark (0 lux).
0"

4"

8"

12"

16"

20"

24"

28"

32"

in
16"

40

12"

30
PDF417 10 mils

8"

20

Data Matrix 10 mils

4"

10

0"

0

4"

10

0.15mm/6 mils

8"

20

0.25 mm / 10 mils

12"

30
100% contrast UPC EAN

16"

40

0.5 mm / 20 mils

cm
0

86

10

20

30

40

50

60

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EA21 Minimum Reading Distances
Symbology

Density

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

Code 39

0.15 mm (6.0 mil)
0.25 mm (10.0 mil)
0.5 mm (20.0 mil)
1.0 mm (40.0 mil)

12.0 cm (4.7 in)
5.0 cm (2.0 in)
5.0 cm (2.0 in)
9.0 cm (3.5 in)

18.0 cm (7.1 in)
30.0 cm (11.8 in)
60 cm (23.6 in)
95 cm (37.4 in)

UPC/EAN 100%

0.33 mm (13.0 mil)

5 cm (2 in)

38.0 cm (15.0 in)

Data Matrix

0.25 mm (10.0 mil)
0.38 mm (15.0 mil)

12 cm (4.7 in)
8.0 cm (3.15 in)

22 cm (8.7 in)
34 cm (13.4 in)

PDF417

0.25 mm (10 mil)
0.38 mm (15 mil)

7 cm (2.75 in)
7 cm (2.75 in)

28 cm (11.0 in)
40 cm (15.75 in)

EA21 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances
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0"

4"

8"

12"

16"

20"

24"

28"

32"

in
16"

40

12"

30
PDF417 10 mils

8"

20

Data Matrix 10 mils

4"

10

0"

0

4"

10

0.15mm/6 mils

8"

20

0.25 mm / 10 mils

12"

30
100% contrast UPC EAN

16"

40

0.5 mm / 20 mils

cm
0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

EA21 Typical Reading Distances
Symbology

Density

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

Code 39

0.15 mm (6.0 mil)
0.25 mm (10.0 mil)
0.5 mm (20.0 mil)
1.0 mm (40.0 mil)

12.0 cm (4.7 in)
5.0 cm (2.0 in)
5.0 cm (2.0 in)
9.0 cm (3.5 in)

18.0 cm (7.1 in)
30.0 cm (11.8 in)
60 cm (23.6 in)
95 cm (37.4 in)

UPC/EAN 100%

0.33 mm (13.0 mil)

5 cm (2 in)

41.0 cm (16.1 in)

Data Matrix

0.25 mm (10.0 mil)
0.38 mm (15.0 mil)

12 cm (4.7 in)
8.0 cm (3.15 in)

22 cm (8.7 in)
35 cm (13.8 in)

PDF417

0.25 mm (10 mil)
0.38 mm (15 mil)

7 cm (2.75 in)
7 cm (2.75 in)

29 cm (11.4 in)
44 cm (17.3 in)

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EA11 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances
Minimum distances are measured in the dark (0 lux).
0"

4"

8"

12"

16"

in
10"

25

8"

20

Data Matrix 7.5 mils

6"

15
PDF417 6.6 mils

4"

10

2"

5

0"

0

2"

5

4"

10

0.125mm / 5mils

6"

15

0.25 mm / 10 mils
20

8"

100% contrast UPC EAN
10"

25

0.5 mm / 20 mils
cm
0

10

20

30

40

50

EA11 Minimum Reading Distances
Symbology

Density

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

Code 39

0.125 mm (5 mil)
0.20 mm (8 mil)
0.25 mm (10 mil)
0.50 mm (20 mil)

7.26 cm (2.86 in)
3.96 cm (1.56 in)
3.45 cm (1.36 in)
4.98 cm (1.96 in)

12.09 cm (4.76 in)
20.98 cm (8.26 in)
25.04 cm (9.86 in)
40.28 cm (15.86 in)

UPC/EAN

0.33 mm (13 mils)

4.98 cm (1.96 in)

29.62 cm (11.66 in)

Data Matrix

0.191 mm (7.5 mils)
0.254 mm (10 mils)
0.381 mm (15 mils)

3.71 cm (2.46 in)
5.98 cm (2.35 in)
*

16.41 cm (6.46 in)
20.73 cm (8.16 in)
27.58 cm (10.86 in)

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Symbology

Density

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

PDF417

0.168 mm (6.6 mils)
0.254 mm (10 mils)
0.381 mm (15 mils)

6.25 cm (2.46 in)
4.47 cm (1.76 in)
4.98 cm (1.96 in)

13.87 cm (5.46 in)
21.74 cm (8.56 in)
33.43 cm (13.16 in)

EA11 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances
Typical distances are measured in an office environment (250 lux).
0"

4"

8"

12"

16"

20"

in
10"

25

8"

20
Data Matrix 7.5 mils

6"

15

4"

10

PDF417 6.6 mils

2"

5

0"

0

2"

5

4"

10

0.125mm/5mils

6"

15

0.25 mm / 10 mils
8"

20

100% contrast UPC EAN

10"

25

0.5 mm / 20 mils
cm
0

90

10

20

30

40

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EA11 Typical Reading Distances
Symbology

Density

Minimum Distance

Maximum Distance

Code 39

0.125 mm (5 mil)
0.20 mm (8 mil)
0.25 mm (10 mil)
0.50 mm (20 mil)
1 mm (40 mil)

7.2 cm (2.8 in)
3.8 cm (1.5 in)
3.4 cm (1.3 in)
5 cm (2 in)
8 cm (3.1 in)

13.1 cm (5.1 in)
22.5 cm (8.8 in)
27 cm (10.5 in)
44 cm (17.2 in)
83 cm (32.4 in)

UPC/EAN

0.33 mm (13 mils)

5 cm (2 in)

32 cm (12.5 in)

Data Matrix

0.191 mm (7.5 mils)
0.254 mm (10 mils)
0.381 mm (15 mils)

6.3 cm (2.5 in)
4.8 cm (1.9 in)
*

17.3 cm (6.7 in)
22 cm (8.6 in)
29 cm (11.3 in)

PDF417

0.168 mm (6.6 mils)
0.254 mm (10 mils)
0.381 mm (15 mils)

6.25 cm (2.46 in)
4.5 cm (1.8 in)
4 cm (1.6 in)

15.4 cm (6 in)
23 cm (9 in)
37 cm (14.4 in)

CN50 Docking Connector Specifications
The CN50 has an array of six pin surface contacts that provide USB
“On the Go” (OTG) connectivity and charge power.
CN50 Docking Connector Specification
Pin
Number

Singla Nam

Description

1

VEXT

Computer power (4.6 V @ 1.5 A)

2

OTG_ID

Identification pin

3

OTG_VBUS

VBUS (5V @ 100 mA max)

4

OTG_USB_D-

USB data signal

5

OTG_USB_D+

USB data signal

6

GND

Ground (power return)

Accessories
Battery (AB24, AB25)
The AB24 standard battery and AB25 extended battery provide main
power to the CN50.

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AC Power Adapter (AE37)
The CN50 AC Power Adapter provides a connection for external AC
power to theCN50. To use this adapter, you need to purchase a
country-specific power cord.

Quad Battery Charger (AC21)
Use the quad battery charger to charge up to four battery packs.

Single Dock (AD27)
Use the single dock to hold a mobile computer with its battery
installed, charge a spare battery pack, charge the main battery pack,
and provide power to the mobile computer. The dock has USB host
and client connectors. Optional modules are available to convert the
USB host to Ethernet or to a landline modem.

Multidock (AD24)
Use the multidock to hold up to four mobile computers with batteries
installed. The multidock charges the batteries and provides power and
Ethernet connections to each mobile computer.

Charge-Only Multidock (AD23)
Use the charge-only multidock to hold up to four mobile computers
with batteries installed, charge batteries, and provide power to the
mobile computers.

Vehicle Docks (AV6 and AV9)
Use the vehicle docks to hold and charge the mobile computers while
using them on a vehicle.

Magnetic Stripe Reader (AR9)
Use the magnetic stripe reader if you need magnetic stripe reading
capability on the mobile computer.

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Default Settings

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Appendix B — Default Settings

Default Configuration
The following tables list the default values of the configuration
commands supported on the CN50. If you restore to factory default
settings, the CN50 uses these values.
The commands are grouped by function and reflect the organization
of Intermec Settings. You can configure your CN50 with Intermec
Settings from the SmartSystems Foundation console. For detailed
information on most of the commands, see the Intermec Settings
Command Reference Manual.

Data Collection
Symbology Settings

94

Symbology

Default Value

AustraliaPost

Disable

Aztec

Disable

BPO

Disable

CanadaPost

Disable

ChinaPost

Disable

Codabar

Disable

Codablock A

Disable

Codablock F

Disable

Code 11

Disable

Code 39

Enable

Code 93

Disable

Code 128/GS1-128

Enable

DataMatrix

Enable

DutchPost

Disable

EAN/UPC

Enable UPC A, UPC E, EAN 8, EAN 13

GS1 Composite

Disable

GS1 DataBar Expanded

Disable

GS1 DataBar Limited

Disable

GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional

Disable

Infomail

Disable
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Symbology

Default Value

Interleaved 2 of 5

Disable

JapanPost

Disable

KoreanPost

Disable

Matrix 2 of 5

Disable

Maxicode

Disable

Micro PDF417

Disable

MSI

Disable

PDF417

Enable

Planet

Disable

Plessey

Disable

Postnet

Disable

QR Code

Disable

Standard 2 of 5

Disable

SwedenPost

Disable

Telepen

Disable

TLC 39

Disable

Symbology Option Settings
Symbology Option

Default Value

Preamble

None (disabled)

Postamble

None (disabled)

Global Symbology ID

Disable

Multicode

Disable

Imager Settings
Imager Setting

Default Value

Predefined Modes

1D and 2D Standard

Signature Image Capture

Disable

Document Imaging

Disable

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Decode Security Settings
Decode Security Setting

Default Value

Consecutive Data Validation

0

Identical Consecutive Timeout

300 ms

Different Consecutive Timeout

0

Center Decoding

Disable

Center Decoding Tolerance

0

Communications
Communication Settings
Communication Settings

Default Value

Device Name

CN50xxxxxxxxxxx

Bluetooth Settings
Bluetooth Settings

Default Value

Bluetooth Power

Off

Bluetooth Discoverable

Disable

Bluetooth Connectable

Disable

802.11 Radio Settings

96

802.11 Radio Settings

Default Value

Allow Security Changes

Enable

Radio Measurement

0

Radio Enabled

Enable

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Ethernet Adapter Settings
IP Settings

Default Value

DHCP

Enable

DHCP Client Identifier

Null

Primary DNS

0.0.0.0

Secondary DNS

0.0.0.0

Primary WINS

0.0.0.0

Secondary WINS

0.0.0.0

Certificates Settings
Certificates Settings

Default Value

Import Root Certificates

False

Import User Certificates

False

Import Pac Files

False

Ethernet Adapter IP Settings
Ethernet Adapter IP Settings

Default Value

DHCP

Enable

DHCP Client Identifier

Null

Primary DNS

Null

Secondary DNS

Null

Primary WINS

Null

Secondary WINS

Null

Device Settings
Device Settings

Default Value

Date

Null

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Device Settings

Default Value

Time

Null

Adjust for Daylight Time

Disable

Good Read Beep

One Beep

Beeper Volume

Medium

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Keypads and Keystrokes

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Appendix C — Keypads and Keystrokes

Standard Characters
Use the following tables to learn how to enter standard and other
available characters and functions with the keypad. If there is no
sequence of keystrokes for a particular character or function, it is only
available through the soft input panel (SIP), which can be accessed by
tapping the keyboard icon on the touch screen.
Alphanumeric Characters
Character

Numeric Keypad

QWERTY Keypad

a

c2
c22
c222
c3
c33
c333
c4
c44
c444
c5
c55
c555
c6
c66
c666
c7

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P

b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p

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Character

Numeric Keypad

QWERTY Keypad

q

c77
c777
c7777
c8
c88
c888
c9
c99
c999
c9999
c12
c122
c1222
c13
c133
c1333
c14
c144
c1444
c15
c155

Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
]A
]B
]C
]D
]E
]F
]G
]H
]I
]J
]K

r
s
t
u
v
w
x
y
z
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K

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Character

Numeric Keypad

QWERTY Keypad

L

c1555
c16
c166
c1666
c17
c177
c1777
c17777
c18
c188
c1888
c19
c199
c1999
c19999
0
1
2
3
4
5

]L
]M
]N
]O
]P
]Q
]R
]S
]T
]U
]V
]W
]X
]Y
]Z
bg
bY
bU
bI
bH
bJ

M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
0
1
2
3
4
5

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Character

Numeric Keypad

QWERTY Keypad

6

6
7
8
9

bK
bB
bN
bM

7
8
9

Characters and Functions
To Enter

Numeric Keypad

QWERTY Keypad

@ (at symbol)

N/A

& (ampersand)

N/A

* (asterisk)

N/A

: (colon)

N/A

, (comma)

N/A

$ (dollar)

N/A

! (exclamation)

N/A

- (hyphen)

b*

% (percent)

N/A

. (period)

.
b#
#

bQ
bS
bC
bD
bX
bE
bO
bG
bR
.
bT
bV
bA
bZ
i

+ (plus)
# (pound)
? (question mark)

N/A

‘ (apostrophe)

N/A

Forward Tab

i

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To Enter

Numeric Keypad

QWERTY Keypad

Backspace

bi
u
d
b<
b>
c1
e
b#
b or c
c0
bW
|
f
p
h

bi
u
d
b<
b>
b]
e
bP
]
s
c*
|
b.
p
h

Up Arrow
Down Arrow
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
CapsLock
Enter
ok
Shift
Space
Start (Windows)
Esc
Backlight
Talk
End call

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Imager Configuration Bar Codes

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Appendix D — Imager Configuration Bar Codes

Imager Configuration Bar Codes
Use the following bar codes to quickly configure the CN50 imager.
These bar codes allow you to enable or disable symbologies, reset to
factory defaults, and set predefined imager modes.
If you need to create a bar code for a specific setup, please download a
free copy of EasySet from the CN50 page on the Intermec web site at
www.intermec.com.

Basic Configuration Bar Codes
Command

Bar Code

Disable all symbologies

Reset to Factory Defaults

Postamble with Carriage Return
and Line Feed

Shut down and Reboot

Imager Predefined Modes
Command

Bar Code

1D codes only

Standard 1D and 2D codes

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Command

Bar Code

1D and 2D codes bright
environment

1D and 2D codes with reflective
surface

Symbology Bar Codes
Symbology

Enable Bar Code

Disable Bar Code

AustraliaPost

Aztec

BPO

CanadaPost

Codabar

Code 11

Code 39

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Appendix D — Imager Configuration Bar Codes
Symbology

Enable Bar Code

Disable Bar Code

Code 93

Code 128

DataMatrix

DutchPost

EAN 8

EAN 13

GS1 128

Interleaved 2 of 5

JapanPost

Matrix 2 of 5

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Symbology

Enable Bar Code

Disable Bar Code

MaxiCode

Micro PDF417

MSI Code

PDF417

Planet

Plessey Code

Postnet

QR Code

Standard 2 of 5

Telepen

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Appendix D — Imager Configuration Bar Codes
Symbology

Enable Bar Code

Disable Bar Code

TLC 39

UPC-A

UPC-E

UPC-E1

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Index

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Index
Numerics
802.11b/g radio
communications, configuring
33
802.1x security
with Funk 44
A
AB24 and AB25 battery, described
91
AC power adapter, AE37, described
92
AC21 quad charger
charging times 4
described 92
accessories, described 91
Activation Wizard, starting 57
ActiveSync
connecting to a PC 31
installing applications 67, 71
AD11 multidock
described 92
AD23 charge-only multidock
charging times 4
described 92
AD24 Ethernet multidock
charging times 4
AD27 single dock
described 92
adjusting the speaker volume 11
AE36 vehicle power adapter
charging times 4
AE37 AC power adapter
charging times 4
described 92
aligning the touch screen 14
alphanumeric keypad. See keypad.
applications
developing for CN50 66
installing
ActiveSync, using 67, 71
using microSD card 68
using Scan-to-Connect 68
using SmartSystems
Foundation 67
troubleshooting 79
AR9 magnetic card reader
described 92
authentication
troubleshooting 76
AV6 and AV9 vehicle dock
112

described 92
B
backlight settings, configuring 12
backup power, battery 3
bar code symbologies
default settings 94
enabled by default 17
supported 85
bar codes
imager configuration 106–107
battery
AB24 and AB25, described 91
backup power 3
battery icons, described 6
changing 4
charging times 4
checking the status 6
described 3
maximizing battery life 6
status LED 7
Bluetooth radio
communications, configuring
34
boot
cold, performing 79
warm, performing 79
booting
troubleshooting 79, 80
C
cab file, using to install
applications 66
calibrating screen 14
calling product support 74
capitalizing characters 10
caps lock, enabling and disabling
10
carriers, supported 56
CDMA
carriers, supported 56
phone, activating 56
changing the battery 4
characters
capitalizing 10
entering with keystrokes 100–
103
charge-only multidock AD23,
described 92
charging the battery 4
clean boot
storing files to rebuild system 66

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clean booting
troubleshooting 80
CN50 computers
troubleshooting 75–78
CN50 features 2
cold boot, performing 79
cold booting
troubleshooting 79
color camera 20–21
color-coded keys, using 9
communications
802.11b/g, configuring 33
Bluetooth, configuring 34
Ethernet, configuring 38
serial, using 38
USB using 38
configuration
bar codes 106–107
default settings 94–97
number, finding 74
configuring
backlight settings 12
network communications 33
connecting to a PC 31
D
default
bar code symbologies 17
configuration 94–97
DiskOnChip, storing applications
66
E
EA11 Area Imager 89
EA21 Area Imager 86
Electronic Serial Number (ESN),
locating 56
environmental specifications 84
Ethernet communications,
configuring 38
extended ephemeris 23
benefits 23
F
features of the CN50 2
Flash File Store, using to install
applications 66
Funk security
802.1x 44
profile, choosing 42

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Good Read LED
troubleshooting 78
GPS extended ephemeris 23
GPSID (GPS Intermediate Driver)
configuring settings 23
overview 23
green key, using 9
H
hardware, required for developing
66
I
imager 16–19
imager reading distances 85–91
Intermec
contact information ii
product support
calling 74
ISP (Internet Service Provider)
connecting to CN50 61
K
keypad
capitalizing characters 10
color-coded keys, using 9
illustrated 8
keystrokes for entering
characters 100–103
troubleshooting keys 75
using the color-coded keys 9
Knowledge Central web site 74
L
LEDs, status illustrated 15
locked computer, troubleshooting
76
M
magnetic card reader AR9,
described 92
maximizing battery life 6
memory
installing applications in 66
microSD card
installing 22
troubleshooting 75
using to install applications 68
Microsoft security
choosing 46
modifier keys, using 9
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Index
multidock AD11, described 92
N
network
communications, configuring
33
connection icon
illustrated 13
troubleshooting 76
numeric keypad. See keypad.
O
Object Store, storing applications
66
orange key, using 9
P
partnership, ActiveSync,
establishing 31
PC, connecting to with ActiveSync
31
phone
configuring 55
making a call 60
Sprint 57
Verizon 58
physical specifications 84
power button
described 9
troubleshooting 75
private network, connecting to with
VPN server 62
problems, troubleshooting 75–78
product support
calling 74
Knowledge Central web site 74
Q
quad charger, AC21, described 92
R
radio
802.11b/g communications,
configuring 33
Bluetooth communications,
configuring 34
S
scanner
troubleshooting 78
scanner window, cleaning 81
Scan-to-Connect
114

using to install applications 68
screen
aligning 14
cleaning 81
specifications 84
stylus, using 13
touch, described 12
SD card. See microSD card.
SDMMC Disk folder
troubleshooting 75
security, wireless
802.1x with Funk 44
serial communications, using 38
settings
default 94–97
single dock AD27, described 92
SmartSystems Foundation
using to install applications 67
software
firmware number, finding 74
version number, finding 74
software, required for developing
66
speaker, adjusting the volume 11
specifications
physical and environmental 84
screen 84
Sprint 57
status LEDs
battery, described 7
illustrated 15
storage, increasing with microSD
card 22
stylus, using 13
suspend mode, described 9
symbologies. See bar code
symbologies.
T
touch screen. See screen.
troubleshooting 75–78
U
USB communications, using 38
V
vehicle dock AV6 and AV9,
described 92
Verizon, activating 58
volume
adjusting 11
icon, illustrated 13

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VPN connection, creating 62
W
warm boot, performing 79
warm booting
troubleshooting 79
Wi-Fi communications
configuring 33
supported 2
window, scanner, cleaning 81

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wireless
printer, connecting to 37
wireless security
802.1x with Funk 44
troubleshooting 76
www.intermec.com
Knowledge Central 74
manuals, downloading xii, xiii
Product Support 74
warranty information xi

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