Psion 7505BTMW Handheld Computer User Manual Ik n Rugged PDA Win CE 5 0

Psion Inc Handheld Computer Ik n Rugged PDA Win CE 5 0

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ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System       Handheld Computer Model No.: 7505   User Manual
© Copyright 2008 by Psion Teklogix Inc., Mississauga, Ontario2100 Meadowvale Boulevard, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5N 7J9http:\\www.psionteklogix.comThis document and the information it contains is the property of Psion Teklogix Inc., isissued in strict confidence, and is not to be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, exceptfor the sole purpose of promoting the sale of Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and ser-vices. Furthermore, this document is not to be used as a basis for design, manufacture, orsub-contract, or in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.DisclaimerEvery effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-to-date. In ad-dition, changes are periodically added to the information herein; these changes will be in-corporated into new editions of the publication. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right tomake improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described inthis document without notice, and shall not be responsible for any damages, including butnot limited to consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, includ-ing but not limited to typographical errors.Ikôn™ is a trademark of Psion Teklogix Inc.Windows® and the Windows Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Psion Teklogix Inc. is under license.All trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders.
TABLE OF CONTENTSIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual iChapter 1:  Introduction1.1 About This Manual......................................................................31.2 Text Conventions........................................................................41.3 Ikôn Rugged PDA Features . .............................................................4Chapter 2:  Basic Checkout2.1 Features Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA ......................................................92.2 Preparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For Operation ........................................112.2.1 The Battery.....................................................................112.3 Turning The Ikôn On And Off ..........................................................112.3.1 Installing The Battery ..........................................................112.3.2 Switching The Ikôn On.........................................................112.3.3 Switching The Ikôn Off ........................................................122.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen............................................................132.5 Configuring The Summit 802.11b/g.....................................................132.5.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For 802.11b/g Radio. . . ...........................142.5.2 Assigning The IP Address......................................................142.5.3 Name Servers Tab..............................................................162.5.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN....................................172.5.4.1 SSID ................................................................182.5.4.2 EAP Type............................................................182.5.4.3 Encryption...........................................................182.6 Checking The Scanner..................................................................192.7 Data Transfer Between The PC And The Ikôn ..........................................192.7.1 Using Microsoft ActiveSync ...................................................202.7.2 Using Windows Vista ..........................................................202.9 Resetting The Ikôn......................................................................262.9.1 Performing A Cold Reset.......................................................272.9.2 Performing A Warm Reset .....................................................27
Contentsii Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualChapter 3:  Getting To Know Your Ikôn3.1 The Battery.............................................................................313.1.1 Battery Safety..................................................................313.1.2 Removing The Battery Pack....................................................313.1.2.1 Battery Swap Time...................................................313.1.3 Charging The Battery ..........................................................323.1.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations......................................323.2 The Keyboards .........................................................................333.2.1 Ikôn Keyboards ................................................................333.2.2 Locking The Keyboard . . . ......................................................343.2.3 Modifier Keys..................................................................343.2.3.1 Activating Modifier Keys ............................................353.2.3.2 Locking Modifier Keys ..............................................353.2.4 The Keys.......................................................................353.2.6 The Keypad Backlight..........................................................383.3 The Display.............................................................................383.3.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight...............................................383.3.2 Calibrating The Touchscreen...................................................383.4 Ikôn Rugged PDA Indicators ...........................................................393.4.1 LEDs...........................................................................403.4.2 Audio Indicators ...............................................................413.4.3 Onscreen Indicators ............................................................413.5 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time....................................433.5.1 Storing Batteries................................................................443.6 Uploading Data In A Docking Station...................................................453.7 Bluetooth Radio ........................................................................453.7.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device........................453.8 Inserting The microSD .................................................................463.8.1 Inserting The Cards ............................................................463.9 General Maintenance ...................................................................473.9.1 Caring For The Touchscreen ...................................................473.9.2 Cleaning The Ikôn  . ............................................................47Chapter 4:  Working With Windows CE 5.04.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0  . . ......................................................514.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus...................................514.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard ...............................................51
ContentsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual iii4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs.............................................534.3 The Startup Desktop....................................................................534.3.1 The Desktop Icons .............................................................544.3.2 The Taskbar....................................................................554.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar...................................................564.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar ............................................564.4 The Start Menu.........................................................................584.4.1 The Desktop....................................................................594.4.2 Security Settings ...............................................................604.4.3 Programs.......................................................................624.4.4 Shortcuts.......................................................................634.4.5 Settings ........................................................................654.4.6 Run ............................................................................664.4.7 Shutdown ......................................................................664.5 Using A Dialog Box....................................................................67Chapter 5:  Configuration5.1 Remote Desktop Connection  ...........................................................775.2 The TekTerm Application...............................................................775.3 The Control Panel ......................................................................775.4 Control Panel Icons.....................................................................785.5 Basic Setup.............................................................................825.5.1 App Launch Keys..............................................................825.5.2 Display Properties..............................................................845.5.2.1 Display Backlight....................................................845.5.2.2 Display Appearance..................................................865.5.3 Keyboard Properties............................................................865.5.3.1 Key Repeat ..........................................................875.5.3.2 Sequence ............................................................885.5.3.3 Keyboard Backlight..................................................895.5.3.4 Keyboard One Shot Modes...........................................905.5.3.5 Keyboard Macro Keys ...............................................915.5.3.6 Unicode Mapping....................................................935.5.3.7 Scancode Remapping ................................................945.5.3.8 Lock Sequence.......................................................975.5.4 Volume And Sound Properties . . ...............................................985.5.4.1 Volume Adjustments.................................................995.5.4.2 Sound Adjustments ..................................................995.5.5 Power Management Properties ................................................100
Contentsiv Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.5.5.1 Battery Capacity ....................................................1005.5.5.2 Power Saving Suspend..............................................1015.5.5.3 Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup..................1025.5.5.4 Advanced...........................................................1035.5.5.5 Devices.............................................................1045.5.6 Stylus Properties ..............................................................1055.5.6.1 Double-Tap .........................................................1055.5.6.2 Calibration..........................................................1055.5.6.3 Touch...............................................................1065.5.7 Manage Triggers ..............................................................1065.5.7.1 Trigger Mappings...................................................1075.5.7.2 Add And Edit Trigger Mapping .....................................1085.5.8 Certificates ...................................................................1105.6 Bluetooth ..............................................................................1115.6.1 Bluetooth Setup ...............................................................1115.6.1.1 Devices .............................................................1125.6.1.2  Headset.............................................................1155.6.1.3 Servers .............................................................1165.6.1.4 Outgoing ...........................................................1165.6.1.5 Active Conn.  .......................................................1175.6.1.6 Properties ..........................................................1185.6.1.7 Search For ..........................................................1195.7 Total Recall. . . .........................................................................1245.7.1 Creating A Backup Profile.....................................................1255.7.2 Restoring A Profile............................................................1295.8 TweakIT...............................................................................1295.8.1 Advanced Interface And Network .............................................1305.8.2 Advanced Services Settings ...................................................1315.8.3 User Display Settings..........................................................1325.8.4 User System Settings..........................................................1325.8.5 Registry Editor................................................................1335.9 Error Reporting........................................................................1335.10 Teklogix Error Handling Service.......................................................1345.10.1 ErrorLogInfo..................................................................1345.11 The Storage Manager..................................................................1355.11.1 Formatting A Memory Card...................................................1355.11.2 Creating Partitions.............................................................136
ContentsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual v5.11.3 Partition Management.........................................................1375.12 IPv6 Support...........................................................................1395.13 Teklogix Imagers ......................................................................1405.13.1 Configuring The Image Capture Presets .......................................1405.13.1.1 Selecting A Camera.................................................1415.13.1.2 Setting The Active Preset ...........................................1415.13.1.3 Viewing A Preset ...................................................1425.13.1.4 Creating A Custom Preset...........................................1425.13.1.5 Modifying A Custom Preset.........................................1435.13.1.6 Removing A Custom Preset.........................................1445.13.2 Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets..........................1455.13.2.1 Selecting A Camera.................................................1465.13.2.2 Setting The Active Preset ...........................................1465.13.2.3 Viewing A Preset ...................................................1465.13.2.4 Creating A Custom Preset...........................................1475.13.2.5 Modifying A Custom Preset.........................................1485.13.2.6 Removing A Custom Preset.........................................1495.13.3 Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets. . . ...................1495.13.3.1 Selecting A Camera.................................................1505.13.3.2 Setting The Active Preset ...........................................1505.13.3.3 Viewing A Preset ...................................................1515.13.3.4 Creating A Custom Preset...........................................1515.13.3.5 Modifying A Custom Preset.........................................1525.13.3.6 Removing A Custom Preset.........................................1535.13.3.7 Working With The My Default Preset...............................1545.13.4 Manipulating Bar Code Data ..................................................1545.13.4.1 Modifying A Bar Code Setting ......................................1555.13.5 Configuring Translation Rules.................................................1565.13.6 Obtaining Information On the Imaging System................................1575.13.7 Configuring File Locations For Captured Images..............................1585.13.8 Configuring Triggers..........................................................1605.13.8.1 Viewing The Trigger Configuration .................................1605.13.8.2 Adding, Editing, And Removing Triggers...........................1615.14 Scanner Settings.......................................................................1615.14.1 Bar Codes.....................................................................1625.14.1.1 Scanner .............................................................1625.14.1.2 Restoring Default Settings...........................................1635.14.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanners...................................................1645.14.2.1 Options .............................................................1645.14.2.2 Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options...............................165
Contentsvi Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.14.2.3 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options............................1675.14.2.4 Decoded (Internal) Data Options....................................1675.14.2.5 Code 39.............................................................1685.14.2.6 Code 128............................................................1715.14.2.7 EAN 13.............................................................1715.14.2.8 EAN 8 ..............................................................1725.14.2.9 UPC A..............................................................1725.14.2.10 UPC E..............................................................1735.14.2.11 UPC/EAN Shared Settings..........................................1745.14.2.12 Code 93.............................................................1755.14.2.13 Codabar.............................................................1755.14.2.14 MSI Plessey.........................................................1765.14.2.15 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................1775.14.2.16 Discrete 2 of 5 ......................................................1785.14.2.17 RSS Code...........................................................1785.14.2.18 Composite ..........................................................1795.14.2.19 PDF-417............................................................1795.14.2.20 Micro PDF-417 .....................................................1805.14.3 Decoded (ISCP)...............................................................1815.14.3.1 Decoded (ISCP) Options............................................1815.14.3.2 Decoded (ISCP) Advanced Options.................................1815.14.3.3 Code 39.............................................................1825.14.3.4 Code 128............................................................1835.14.3.5 EAN 13 Settings....................................................1855.14.3.6 EAN 8 ..............................................................1855.14.3.7 UPC A Settings.....................................................1865.14.3.8 UPC E Settings .....................................................1865.14.3.9 UPC/EAN Shared Settings..........................................1875.14.3.10 Code 93.............................................................1885.14.3.11 Codabar.............................................................1885.14.3.12 MSI Plessey.........................................................1895.14.3.13 Code 11.............................................................1905.14.3.14 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................1905.14.3.15 Matrix 2 of 5........................................................1915.14.3.16 Discrete 2 of 5 ......................................................1915.14.3.17 Telepen .............................................................1925.14.3.18 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology). . . ..........................1935.14.3.19 PDF-417............................................................1935.14.3.20 Micro PDF-417 .....................................................1935.14.3.21 Codablock ..........................................................1945.14.4 Imager ........................................................................1955.14.4.1 Imager Options .....................................................195
ContentsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual vii5.14.4.2 Imager Advanced Options...........................................1965.14.4.3 Code 39 Settings....................................................1995.14.4.4 Code 128 Settings...................................................1995.14.4.5 EAN 13.............................................................1995.14.4.6 EAN 8 ..............................................................2005.14.4.7 UPC A..............................................................2005.14.4.8 UPC E..............................................................2005.14.4.9 Code 93.............................................................2005.14.4.10 Codabar.............................................................2015.14.4.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................2015.14.4.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology). . . ..........................2015.14.4.13 Composite ..........................................................2015.14.4.14 PDF-417............................................................2015.14.4.15 Micro PDF-417.....................................................2025.14.4.16 2D Data Matrix .....................................................2025.14.4.17 2D QR Code........................................................2025.14.4.18 2D Maxicode .......................................................2025.14.4.19 2D Aztec............................................................2025.14.4.20 Postal: PlaNET......................................................2035.14.4.21 Postal: PostNET.....................................................2035.14.4.22 Postal: Australian ...................................................2035.14.4.23 Postal: Japanese.....................................................2035.14.4.24 Postal: Korean ......................................................2035.14.4.25 Postal: Royal........................................................2045.14.5 Options........................................................................2045.14.5.1 Double Click Parameters............................................2045.14.5.2 Display Parameters..................................................2055.14.6 Translations ..................................................................2065.14.6.1 Case Rules..........................................................207Chapter 6:  Peripheral Devices & Accessories6.1 Carrying Accessories ..................................................................2116.1.1 Attaching The Handstrap With Tether (Model No. CH6021)...................2116.1.2 Attaching The Tether (Model No. CH6020) . . .................................2166.1.3 Protective Carrying Cases .....................................................2196.2 The Battery............................................................................2196.3 Adaptor Cable Options ................................................................2196.4 Chargers And Docking Stations: General Information..................................2196.4.1 Important Safety Instructions..................................................2206.4.2 Installation: Chargers And Docking Stations...................................2216.4.3 Power Consumption Considerations...........................................221
Contentsviii Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual6.5 CH4000 Desktop Docking Station .....................................................2226.5.1 Operator Controls .............................................................2236.5.2 Indicators .....................................................................2236.5.3 Operation .....................................................................2236.5.3.1 Charging The Ikôn Battery..........................................2236.5.3.2 Charging The Spare Battery.........................................2246.5.3.3 Operating The USB Dock...........................................2246.5.4 Cleaning The CH4000.........................................................2256.5.5 Troubleshooting...............................................................2266.5.5.1 Docking Station Does Not Seem To Power On.......................2266.5.5.2 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Stays Off...........................2266.5.5.3 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Is Fast Flashing Green..............2266.5.5.4 Spare Battery LED Fast Flashes Green With A Battery Installed.....2266.5.5.5 Spare Battery LED Does Not Turn On When A Battery Is Installed..2266.6 CH4004 Quad Docking Station . . . .....................................................2276.6.1 Operator Controls .............................................................2276.6.2 Indicators .....................................................................2276.6.3 Operation .....................................................................2286.6.3.1 Charging The Ikôn Battery..........................................2286.6.3.2 Connecting To The Ethernet Network...............................2286.6.4 Cleaning The CH4004.........................................................2296.6.5 Troubleshooting...............................................................2306.6.5.1 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Stays Off...........................2306.6.5.2 The Ikôn Charge Indicator LED Is Fast Flashing Green..............2306.6.5.3 Green LED OFF When Connected To A Network. ..................2306.6.5.4 Yellow LED OFF When Connected To A 100Base-T Network. .....2306.6.5.5 Powered Adaptor LED Stays Off....................................2306.7 AC Wall Adaptor: Model No. PS1050 - G1............................................2306.8 Automotive Power Adaptor: Model No. CH3050 ......................................2316.9 The CH1000 Non-Powered Vehicle Cradle ............................................2326.9.1 Important Instructions.........................................................2336.9.2 Vehicle Cradle Operation......................................................2336.9.2.1 Operator Controls...................................................2336.9.2.2 Indicators ...........................................................2336.9.2.3 Placing The Ikôn In The Vehicle Cradle.............................2336.9.2.4 Removing The Ikôn From The Vehicle Cradle.......................2346.9.3 CH1000 Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations .........................2346.9.3.1 Mounting Template .................................................2346.9.4 Cleaning The CH1000 Vehicle Cradle. . .......................................2356.10 The CH1005A Powered Vehicle Cradle. . ..............................................236
ContentsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual ix6.10.1 CH1005A Vehicle Cradle Mounting Recommendations .......................2386.10.1.1 Mounting Template .................................................2396.10.2 Cable Arrangement............................................................2396.10.3 Electrical Requirements .......................................................2396.10.3.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The Cradle................................2406.10.4 USB And Serial Connections..................................................2416.10.5 Using The Vehicle Cradle.....................................................2426.10.6 Maintaining The Vehicle Cradle...............................................2426.11 Scanners And Imagers.................................................................2426.11.1 Scanning Techniques..........................................................2436.11.2 Troubleshooting ...............................................................2436.11.3 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Laser Scanners..............................2446.11.4 Operating Two Dimensional (2D) Imagers ....................................2446.12 Bluetooth Peripherals..................................................................245Chapter 7:  Specifications7.1 Ikôn Rugged PDA Specifications (Model No. 7505) . . .................................2497.1.1 Hardware......................................................................2497.1.2 Software ......................................................................2517.1.3 Wireless Communication......................................................2517.1.4 Bar Code Applications (optional)..............................................2527.1.5 Camera (optional).............................................................2527.1.6 Accessories . ..................................................................2527.1.7 Approvals.....................................................................2537.2 Radio Specifications...................................................................2537.2.1 802.11b/g WLAN Radio ......................................................2537.2.4 Bluetooth Radio...............................................................2587.3 Lithium-Ion Battery 5000 mAh Specifications .........................................2587.4 Scanner/Imager Specifications.........................................................2597.4.1 SE 955HP Specifications......................................................2597.4.1.1 SE 955HP Decode Zone ............................................2607.4.2 EV15 Imager Specifications...................................................2607.4.2.1 EV15 Imager Decode Zone .........................................2617.4.3 SX5400* Imager Specifications . ..............................................2627.4.3.1 SX5400 Imager Performance. .......................................263
ContentsxIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualAppendix A: Port PinoutsA.1 Docking Port Pinout . ................................................................. A-1A.2 Audio Port Pinout..................................................................... A-2A.3 DC IN Port Pinout.................................................................... A-3A.4 Battery 5000 mAh (CH3000): Contact Pinout. . . ...................................... A-3Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g RadioC.1 SCU Tabs..............................................................................C-3C.1.1 Main Tab......................................................................C-3C.1.2 Profile Tab....................................................................C-4C.1.3 Status Tab.....................................................................C-9C.1.4 Diags Tab.....................................................................C-9C.1.5 Global Tab  ................................................................. C-10
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 About This Manual ....................................31.2 Text Conventions .....................................41.3 Ikôn Rugged PDA Features ...............................4
Chapter 1: IntroductionAbout This ManualIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 31.1 About This ManualThis manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix Ikôn Rugged PDA.Chapter 1: Introductionprovides a basic overview of Ikôn.Chapter 2: Basic Checkoutdescribes the steps required to get the Ikôn ready for operation, including setting up your 802.11b/g radio.Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your Ikôndescribes Ikôn features and outlines how to charge and maintain the battery. This chapter also provides a description of the keyboard, how to navigate in Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0, and so on.Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0describes the Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 desktop and how to use it. This chapter also outlines the basics of moving around a Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 window, selecting and opening icons, files, folders and working with a Windows dialog box.Chapter 5: Configurationdescribes the Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Control Panel and how to use it to configure the Ikôn, along with attached scanners, and so on.Chapter 6: Peripheral Devices & Accessoriesdescribes the peripherals and accessories available for your Ikôn.Chapter 7: Specificationslists Ikôn, radio, scanner, and battery specifications.Appendix A: Port Pinoutsdescribes Ikôn pinouts.Appendix B: Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)describes WWAN configuration information (GPRS radio Model No. RA3030).Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radioprovides detailed descriptions of the Summit Client Utility menus.
Chapter 1: IntroductionText Co n v e n ti o n s4Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual1.2 Text Conventions1.3 Ikôn Rugged PDA FeaturesIkôn is a ruggedized PDA running the Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 operating system. It is in-tended for use in commercial and light industrial applications with a focus on real time wireless data transactions. All possible bar code input methodologies are supported by one of a variety of scanners available. Optimization for specific operational environments is sup-ported with a wide range of peripheral options and carrying accessories.Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information.Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment.Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury, equipment damage or data loss.Important: For all safety, regulatory and warranty information, refer to the Ikôn Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000148.Note: For complete Ikôn Rugged PDA specifications, refer to “Specifications” on page 247.
Chapter 1: IntroductionIkôn Rugged PDA Features6Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual- Adjustable Backlight.• Touchscreen.- Passive stylus or finger operation.- Signature capture.• Keyboards.- Full Aphanumeric - Numeric, with or without Phone option.- Ergonomically enhanced for ambidextrous, one-hand operation.- Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys.Wireless CommunicationOptional expansion modules for: • 802.11b/g (proprietary module) operating in the 2.4GHz band.- Supports IEEE 802.11b data rates of 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS).- Supports IEEE 802.11g data rates of 6, 9, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps, using Orthag-onal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) base band modulation.Integrated Bluetooth® class 2, ver 2.0• Supports Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) for up to 3 Mbps data rate.• Supports Advanced Frequency Hopping (AFH) for reduced interference with 802.11b/g radio.Note: 802.11b/g, GSM, and Bluetooth are available simultaneously.
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 7BASIC CHECKOUT 22.1 Features Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA...........................92.2 Preparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For Operation . ..................112.2.1 The Battery..................................112.3 Turning The Ikôn On And Off.............................112.3.1 Installing The Battery ............................112.3.2 Switching The Ikôn On. . . .........................112.3.3 Switching The Ikôn Off . . .........................122.4 Calibrating The Touchscreen..............................132.5 Configuring The Summit 802.11b/g..........................132.5.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For 802.11b/g Radio . ............142.5.2 Assigning The IP Address..........................142.5.3 Name Servers Tab..............................162.5.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLAN.................172.5.4.1 SSID.................................182.5.4.2 EAP Type..............................182.5.4.3 Encryption..............................182.6 Checking The Scanner.................................192.7 Data Transfer Between The PC And The Ikôn.....................192.7.1 Using Microsoft ActiveSync.........................202.7.2 Using Windows Vista ............................202.9 Resetting The Ikôn...................................262.9.1 Performing A Cold Reset...........................272.9.2 Performing A Warm Reset..........................27
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutFeatures Of The Ikôn Rugged PDA10 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 2.2  Back Of The IkônFigure 2.3  Bottom Of The Ikôn (Ports)StylusBattery LatchSpeakerBattery LatchHand Strap AnchorCameraCover for Battery and SIM/microSD Card CompartmentsHand Strap AnchorDC IN PortDocking Port/USB on-the-go
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutPreparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For OperationIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 112.2 Preparing The Ikôn Rugged PDA For Operation2.2.1 The BatteryThe Ikôn is powered with a Lithium Ion battery pack, 5000 mAh—Model No. CH3000.Battery packs shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% and must be fully charged prior to use. Batteries can be charged using a variety of chargers and docking sta-tions along with an Ikôn internal charger. When using the internal charger, a suitable power source is required. The battery, and all chargers and docking stations are described in Chapter 6: “Peripheral Devices & Accessories” beginning on page 219.2.3 Turning The Ikôn On And Off2.3.1 Installing The Battery• To unlock the battery cover, turn the left-hand battery fastener to the left, and turn the right-hand battery fastener to the right. • Remove the battery cover.• Snap the charged battery into the unit. Replace the battery cover, and lock the fasteners in place.2.3.2 Switching The Ikôn On• Press and hold down the Power button, located on the front of the unit at the top right, for at least one second.• When the yellow LED flashes, release the Power button.The desktop screen is displayed.Warning: Before charging the battery, it is critical that you review the battery safety guidelines in the Ikôn Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide Regula-tory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000148. Important: Press the Power button to turn off the PDA before opening the battery cover on your Ikôn (see “Switching The Ikôn Off” on page 12). Note: If you are using a docking station or an external power supply, you can insert an uncharged battery and switch it on.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutSwitching The Ikôn Off12 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual2.3.3 Switching The Ikôn Off• To switch off the Ikôn, press and hold the Power button for five seconds. The Shutdown dialog box (Figure 2.4 on page 13) will appear for you to choose whether you want to Shutdown or Suspend. Note: If the unit was already in use—the unit may be off (suspend state)—pressing [ENTER] ‘wakes’ the unit from this state. The screen in which you were working prior to the suspend state is displayed. “GPS” on page 104 describes how you can assign other ‘wakeup’ keys or enable a two-key ‘power on’ sequence.Important: If your Ikôn fails to power up, consider the following troubleshooting options:The battery capacity may be too low (capacity < 100mAh), it may be over-heated (>60C°), a non-Psion Teklogix battery may be installed, or the battery may have fallen below the configured Suspend Threshold. See “Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup” on page 102 for details.If you provide AC power to an Ikôn, and either the battery capacity is too low or the battery is overheated, a yellow LED will flash and the unit will not switch on. To switch on the PDA, you will need to replace the over-heated battery or, in the case of a depleted battery, wait for the capacity to reach an acceptable level.However, if you supply AC power to an Ikôn with a battery that falls below the configured Suspend Threshold, the PDA will switch on.Important: Keep in mind that turning off the Ikôn does not result in a complete reboot; rather, the unit enters a power-saving, “suspend” state. When the unit is turned on from suspend state, operation resumes within a few seconds.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutCalibrating The TouchscreenIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 13Figure 2.4   Shutdown Dialog BoxThe Suspend option will simply suspend the device. Radios such as the GPRS or UMTS can still operate while the device is suspended. In this case the blue LED radio indicator will continue blinking.The Shutdown option will turn off all radios before suspending the device. When this hap-pens, the blue LED radio indicator will stop blinking since all radios are turned off.2.4 Calibrating The TouchscreenThe Ikôn touchscreen is factory-calibrated and ready-to-go; however, over time the touch-screen operating parameters may change, and it may need to be recalibrated for correct operation. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 38 for details.2.5 Configuring The Summit 802.11b/gPsion Teklogix supports an 802.11b/g Compact Flash (CF) wireless LAN radio card. It is a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum radio.If your unit is equipped with an 802.11b/g CF radio, follow the steps below to set up this type of radio for communication with a wireless LAN. For detailed information, see “SCU For 802.11b/g Radio” on page C-1.Note: Keep in mind that the touchscreen function can be turned off (see “Touch” on page 106).
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutSummit Client Utility (SCU) For 802.11b/g Radio14 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual2.5.1 Summit Client Utility (SCU) For 802.11b/g RadioThis section describes the Summit Client Utility (SCU). The SCU provides the utilities you will need to configure the Summit 802.11b/g Compact Flash radio module so that it can communicate through a wireless LAN effectively and securely. 2.5.2 Assigning The IP AddressBefore launching the SCU, you need to configure how the IP address will be obtained. If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address.1. Tap on Start>Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections. If you’re using the keyboard, press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu. Use the [DOWN] arrow key to highlight Settings. Press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu. Highlight Network, and press [ENTER].2. Choose the Summit WLAN Adapter icon to open the 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Set-tings window. In the figure below, this icon is labelled SDCCF10G1.Figure 2.5  Summit WLAN Adaptor IconThe Summit WLAN Adapter Settings menu is displayed (In this screen shown as the SDCCF10G1 menu).
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutAssigning The IP AddressIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 153. Tap on the IP Information tab.4. To define a static IP address, tap on the Configure button. The Summit WLAN Adapter Settings menu provides two options: • Tap on Obtain an IP address via DHCP to have an address assigned automatically, or• If you want to use a particular IP address, tap on Specify an IP address, and type the preferred address as well as the IP, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway addresses in the appropriate fields. Tap OK to save your information.Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the Ikôn to renew or find a new IP address. This is useful if, for example, you are out of communication range for a longer period of time and your Ikôn is dropped from the network.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutName Servers Tab16 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual2.5.3 Name Servers Tab•In the SDCCF10G1 window, display the IP Information tab.•In the Summit WLAN Adapter Settings>IP Information tab, tap on the Configure button.• Display the Name Servers tab.Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutUsing The SCU To Connect To The WLANIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 17The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these fields is ###.###.###.###.2.5.4 Using The SCU To Connect To The WLANThis section provides a quick set of steps to create a profile. Detailed information about each of the SCU tabs—Main, Profile, Status, Diags and Global—is provided in Appendix C: “SCU For 802.11b/g Radio”. To launch the SCU so that your Ikôn can connect to a wireless LAN:• Tap on Start>Programs>Summit, and then tap on the SCU icon.Figure 2.6  SCU Main Tab• Tap on the Profile tab.• Tap on the New button to define a new profile.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutSSID18 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual• Type a name using any alpha-numeric combination to uniquely identify this profile.• Tap on OK to return to the Profile tab.• Tap on Commit to save the profile name.• When a pop-up message indicates that your profile will be saved, tap on OK.2.5.4.1 SSID To configure the SSID for the network to which you want to associate:• Type an SSID in the text box to the right of SSID. This field is limited to 32 characters. • Tap on Commit and then, in the pop-up message, tap on OK to save your SSID setting.2.5.4.2 EAP Type• Tap on the EAP type drop-down menu, and choose the appropriate type of authentica-tion—LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP-MSCHAP, and PEAP-GTC.• Next, tap on the Credentials button, and type credentials for IEEE 802.1X EAP types.2.5.4.3 Encryption• Tap on the Encryption drop-down menu, and choose the appropriate type of encryp-tion—Manual WEP, Auto WEP, WPA PSK, WPA TKIP, WAP2 PSK, WAP2 AES, CCKM TKIP, CKIP Manual, or CKIP Auto.If you choose Manual WEP, WPA PSK, or WPA PSK:• Tap on the WEP/PSK Keys button. For Manual WEP, choose up to four static WEP keys. For PSK, type an ASCII passphrase or hex PSK.• Configure any other settings that are supplied by the network administrator for the SSID to which you will associate. • Make certain that you tap on Commit following each change.Once you’ve completed the configuration:• Tap the Main tab. Tap on the Active Profile button—your new profile will be listed in the drop-down menu. Important: To learn more about the other options available in the radio attributes list, refer to page C-5 of Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio.Important: Refer to page C-6 of Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio for details about security settings. Additional EAP details are described in “EAP Cre-dentials” on page C-7.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutChecking The ScannerIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 19When you tap on the profile you created, the 802.11b/g radio module attempts to connect to the network using the following steps:- Associate to the SSID.- Authenticate to the network. - If EAP authentication is being used, derive dynamic encryption keys.- If DHCP is being used by the network, obtain an IP address.If the radio is not connecting properly:• Tap on the Status tab.The Status dialog box lists the IP and MAC addresses, and indicates the current state of the radio, the signal strength, channel and so on. You can go to the Diags tab for DHCP renewal, ICMP Echo Requests (Pings), and diagnostics.2.6 Checking The ScannerIf your Ikôn is equipped with an internal scanner, you can test it to ensure that it is operating properly. Point the scanner window at a bar code that your scanner was designed to de-code—for example, a 1D UPC bar code or 2D bar code. Press the SCAN key or pistol trigger, and check for a valid decode on the Ikôn screen.Performance is improved if you disable all unneeded bar codes in the Bar Codes screen. Review “Scanner Settings” on page 161 or details about bar codes.2.7 Data Transfer Between The PC And The IkônData transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in your PC. For Windows XP SP2 operating systems or earlier, Microsoft® ActiveSync® is PC connec-tivity software that can be used to connect your Ikôn to PCs running this software. If the Windows Vista® operating system is installed in your PC, ActiveSync is not required to transfer data between your Ikôn and your PC.By connecting the Ikôn to a PC with a cable, you can:• View Ikôn files from Windows Explorer.Important: For details about the Status dialog box, refer to page C-1 of Appendix C: SCU For 802.11b/g Radio.
Chapter 2: Basic CheckoutPerforming A Cold ResetIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 27During a warm reset:• Running programs are halted, and any unsaved data in them is lost.• The contents of flash memory, including the registry, custom settings and user-added programs, are retained.• The OS is reloaded from saved settings.• The contents of RAM are preserved.You can perform a warm or cold reset by choosing those options in the Shutdown menu, or follow the directions below.2.9.1 Performing A Cold ResetTo execute a cold reset:• Press and hold down the [ENTER] key and the Power button simultaneously for a minimum of four seconds.You will need to press the Power button to turn the Ikôn back on.2.9.2 Performing A Warm ResetTo execute a warm reset:• Press and hold down the [BLUE] key and the [ENTER] key simultaneously for a minimum of four seconds.A warm reset closes open applications; any unsaved data are lost. Installed programs and saved data are preserved. The Ikôn automatically reboots.Important: A cold reset returns the Ikôn to factory settings.Note: You do not need to reset your Ikôn after configuring the radio.
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 29GETTING TO KNOW YOUR IKÔN 33.1 The Battery.......................................313.1.1 Battery Safety ................................313.1.2 Removing The Battery Pack.........................313.1.2.1 Battery Swap Time.........................313.1.3 Charging The Battery.............................323.1.3.1 Chargers And Docking Stations...................323.2 The Keyboards.....................................333.2.1 Ikôn Keyboards. ...............................333.2.2 Locking The Keyboard. . . .........................343.2.3 Modifier Keys................................343.2.3.1 Activating Modifier Keys......................353.2.3.2 Locking Modifier Keys.......................353.2.4 The Keys...................................353.2.6 The Keypad Backlight............................383.3 The Display.......................................383.3.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight ......................383.3.2 Calibrating The Touchscreen.........................383.4 Ikôn Rugged PDA Indicators..............................393.4.1 LEDs.....................................403.4.2 Audio Indicators...............................413.4.3 Onscreen Indicators .............................413.5 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time.................433.5.1 Storing Batteries...............................443.6 Uploading Data In A Docking Station.........................453.7 Bluetooth Radio ....................................453.7.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth Device..........453.8 Inserting The microSD And SIM Cards........................463.8.1 Inserting The Cards..............................46
30 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual3.9 General Maintenance..................................473.9.1 Caring For The Touchscreen.........................473.9.2 Cleaning The Ikôn...............................47
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônThe BatteryIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 313.1 The BatteryThe Ikôn operates with a Lithium Ion battery pack, Model No. CH3000. Preparing the unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in the Ikôn.3.1.1 Battery Safety3.1.2 Removing The Battery PackRefer to “Installing The Battery” on page 11.3.1.2.1 Battery Swap TimeAssuming the default power saving parameters and battery reserve level have not been al-tered, battery swap time is a minimum of 10 minutes—you will not lose data if the battery is replaced within this time frame.To protect data, the safest place to store data is on a microSD memory card or externally to the device on a USB memory stick or on a PC. You can also save data in the “Flash Disk” partition of the file system.The Suspend Threshold adjustment in the Power Properties tab allows you to determine the battery capacity at which the Ikôn will be shut down. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the unit will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum Backup Time, the Ikôn shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.Important: Before attempting to install, use or charge the battery pack, it is critical that you review and follow the important safety guidelines in the quick reference guide entitled Ikôn Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000148.Important: Always switch the unit off before opening the battery cover to remove the battery.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônCharging The Battery32 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualRefer to “Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup” on page 102 for details about reserving battery power for data backup purposes.3.1.3 Charging The BatteryBatteries shipped from the factory are charged to approximately 40% of capacity. They must be fully charged prior to use. 3.1.3.1 Chargers And Docking StationsLithium Ion battery packs must be charged before use. These batteries can be charged with a variety of chargers and docking stations. These include:• AC wall adaptor (Model No. CH3110) operates as an AC power source and when plugged in, also charges the battery installed in the unit.• Desktop Docking Station (Model No. CH4000) operates as both a charger and a docking station. Operating as a charger, both the battery installed in the Ikôn and a spare battery can be charged simultaneously.• Quad Docking Station (Model No. CH4004) can charge the battery of up to four Ikôns inserted in the docking station.Normally it takes 2.5 to 3 hours to charge a battery. The Ikôn intelligent charging system protects the battery from over-charging by terminating the charge process when the battery is at maximum capacity.Important: Since there are some circuits that draw power directly from the battery, the Ikôn can not run if the battery is low (capacity < 100mAh), even when external power is present. If you try to turn the Ikôn on, you will see a blinking yellow LED, but it will not turn on unless the battery status changes within the next 30 seconds (battery charges up, battery is swapped for a different one, etc.).You will also get this blinking yellow LED and a refusal to wake up if the battery is too hot (>60C°).Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about chargers and docking stations, refer to Appendix 6: “Peripheral Devices & Accessories”.Note: Refer to “Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time” on page 43 for addi-tional information about the battery.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônActivating Modifier KeysIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 353.2.3.1 Activating Modifier KeysWhen a modifier key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the taskbar at the bottom of the Ikôn screen. For example, if the [CTRL] key is pressed, ctrl key is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen. Once the next key is pressed, the modifier key becomes in-active and disappears from the taskbar. Keep in mind, however, that the ‘One Shot’ function allows you to determine how many key presses will lock a modifier key ‘on’—one press or two. Refer to “Keyboard One Shot Modes” on page 90 for details.3.2.3.2 Locking Modifier KeysWhen a modifier key is pressed twice, it is ‘locked’ on. A ‘locked’ modifier key is displayed in uppercase letters in the taskbar. For example, pressing the [CTRL] key twice locks it on—it is displayed as CTRL KEY in the taskbar at the bottom of the computer screen.The locked modifier key will remain active until it is pressed a third time to unlock or turn it off. Once a modifier key is unlocked, the uppercase representation at the bottom of the screen is no longer displayed.3.2.4 The KeysThe [SHIFT] KeyThe [SHIFT] key is used to display uppercase alpha characters and provide access to the symbols above the numeric keys. You can lock this key ‘on’ so that when you press an alpha key, an upper case character is displayed. When you press a numeric key, the associated symbol on the numeric key is displayed on the screen.If you press the [SHIFT] key twice, it is locked ‘on’ essentially acting as a [CAPS] key, dis-playing uppercase characters. In this state, if you type a numeric key, the number rather than the symbol above it is displayed. Press [SHIFT] again to turn the [CAPS] function off.The Arrow KeysThe Arrow keys move the cursor around the screen in the direction of the arrow: up, down, left and right. The cursor is the flashing box or underline character that indicates where the next character you type will appear.The [SPACE] KeyPressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialog box, press-ing the [SPACE] key enables or disables a checkbox.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônThe Numeric Keyboard: Accessing Alpha Keys36 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualThe [BKSP] KeyThe [BKSP] key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke. The [CTRL] And [ALT] KeyThe [CTRL] and [ALT] keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are applica-tion-dependent. Note that these keys are only available on numeric keypads that are not equipped with [Talk] and [End] phone keys; however, you can access the [CTRL] key using the onscreen, soft keyboard.The [TAB] KeyTypically, the [TAB] key moves the cursor to the next field to the right or downward.The [ESC] KeyGenerally, this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu, dialog box or activity and return to the previous one.The [SCAN] KeysAll units are equipped with three yellow [SCAN] keys—one yellow key on the left side of the unit along with two yellow triangular keys just below the Ikôn display. For units that do not have internal scanners, this key can be re-mapped to another function.The Function Keys–[F1] to [F10]Function keys [F1] to [F10] perform special, custom-defined functions. These keys are ac-cessed by pressing [BLUE] followed by numeric keys [1] to [10]. They can be used with the Windows CE operating system or another application. The Macro KeysWhile macro keys are not physically stamped on the keyboard, up to 12 macro functions can be added using the Scancode Remapping function. Refer to “Scancode Remapping” on page 94 for details about mapping keys.For details about creating a macro, refer to “Keyboard Macro Keys” on page 91.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônThe Numeric Keyboard: Accessing Alpha KeysIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 37first press the [ORANGE] key and then press the numeric key above which the alpha char-acter you want to type is printed. Choosing A Single Alpha CharacterThe examples below illustrate how to access, A, B, and C, all of which are printed in orange characters above the numeric key [2].To choose the letter a:• Press the [ORANGE] key, and press the numeric key [2].To choose the second letter in the sequence—in this example, the letter b:• Lock the [ORANGE] key ‘on’. ORG KEY is displayed in upper-case characters in the taskbar to indicate that this key is locked ‘on’.• Press numeric key [2] twice to display the letter b.To choose the third letter in the sequence—in this example, the letter c:• Lock the [ORANGE] key ‘on’. • Press numeric key [2] three times to display the letter c.Creating Uppercase LettersTo display a capital letter:• Press the [ORANGE] key and then the [SHIFT] key before typing the alpha character.Important: The letters you choose appear in the taskbar, providing a visual indicator of which letter will be displayed on the screen. Note: To choose the second, third or fourth alpha character assigned to a numeric key, you may want to lock the [ORANGE] key ‘on’. By default, the [ORANGE] key is locked ‘on’ when pressed once. However, depending on how your unit is set up in the ‘One Shots’ tab, you may find that you need to press the [ORANGE] key twice to lock it ‘on’. Refer to “Keyboard One Shot Modes” on page 90 for details.Note: Keep in mind that there is a timeout if you pause for one second between key presses when selecting the second, third or fourth letters on a key. For example, suppose you want to type the letter ‘c’—you’d need to press the [2] key three times. With the [ORANGE] key locked ‘on’, if you press [2] twice and then pause between key presses for 1 second, the letter ‘b’ will be selected automatically.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônThe Keypad Backlight38 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualChoosing Multiple Alpha Characters• Lock the [ORANGE] key ‘on’.Each time you press a numeric key from [2] through [9], an alpha character will be dis-played on the screen. Remember that you can refer to the softkey bar for a visual indication of which alpha key will be displayed on the screen.3.2.6 The Keypad BacklightThe intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight is acti-vated can be configured using the Keyboard icon in the Windows CE 5.0 Control Panel. The behaviour of the keypad backlight is tailored in the Keyboard Properties dialog box. Refer to “Keyboard Backlight” on page 89 for details about this option.3.3 The DisplayIkôn Rugged PDAs are equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions. The backlight switches on when a key is pressed or the screen is tapped.3.3.1 Adjusting The Display BacklightThe Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to determine the behav-iour of the display backlight and its intensity. Refer to “Display Backlight” on page 84 for details about the Display Properties dialog box.3.3.2 Calibrating The TouchscreenIf your Ikôn touchscreen has never been calibrated, or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, use the Stylus Properties dialog box in the Control Panel to recalibrate the screen.Note: If you want to use uppercase characters at all times, press [BLUE] [SHIFT]. An icon of an uppercase ‘A’ is displayed in the taskbar indicating that all letters will be displayed as uppercase characters.Important: Once you have finished typing alpha characters, remember to turn off or unlock the [ORANGE] key.Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônIkôn Rugged PDA IndicatorsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 39•In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window.Figure 3.3  Stylus Icon• Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the Recalibrate button.Figure 3.4  Calibration Screen• Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen.3.4 Ikôn Rugged PDA IndicatorsThe Ikôn uses LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), onscreen messages and audio tones to indi-cate the various conditions of the PDA, the batteries, the scans and so on.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônLEDs40 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual3.4.1 LEDsThree LEDs are located on the upper-left side of the unit, above the screen. The green LED is the battery charge indicator; the yellow LED indicates an application; the blue LED indi-cates whether the radio is on or off. When you press [ENTER], the LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up. The LED table following outlines the behaviour of the LED while the unit is docked in a charger.Keep in mind that the application running on the Ikôn can dictate how the LED operates. Review the documentation provided with your application to determine LED behaviour. If the unit is attached to an external power supply, the Ikôn LED reflects the battery charge status.Table 3.1  Function Of Ikôn LEDsLED Behaviour Charge StatusGreen Charge LED (left-most LED)Charge indicator. See Table 3.2 for descriptions of Charge LED behaviour.Yellow Application LED(center LED)Application LED. This LED’s behaviour is application-dependent.Blue Radio Power LED(right-most LED)Radio power indicator.Note: The yellow LED flashes when powering up the Ikôn to show that it has started and the Power On/Off key may now be released.Table 3.2  Ikôn Charge LED BehaviourLED Behaviour Charge StatusSolid Green Charge complete.Fast Blinking Green Charge in progress. Battery charged to less than 80% capacity.Slow Blinking Green Battery charged to greater than 80% of capacity.Blinking Yellow The battery is low (capacity < 100mAh); or the battery is too hot (>60°C).
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônAudio IndicatorsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 413.4.2 Audio IndicatorsThe audio speaker provides a variety of sounds when a key is pressed, a keyboard character is rejected, scan input is accepted or rejected, an operator’s entry does not match in a match field or the battery is low. To specify how you want your Ikôn to respond under various con-ditions, refer to “Volume And Sound Properties” on page 98.The grey volume key is located on the left side of the unit. To increase the volume, press the upper half of the key; to decrease the volume press the lower half. 3.4.3 Onscreen IndicatorsThe taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators.Figure 3.5  TaskbarThe taskbar changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are displayed. For example, if a radio is not installed in your Ikôn, the radio signal icon is not displayed in the taskbar.Windows® Start ButtonIf you are using the touchscreen, you can either tap the Windows icon at the bottom left of the screen, or press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu, and then tap on the desired application.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônOnscreen Indicators42 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualModifier Key Indicators[SHIFT], [CTRL], [ALT], [BLUE] and [ORANGE] are modifier keys that when pressed, are displayed in the taskbar to indicate that they are active. If a modifier key is locked ‘on’, it is displayed in uppercase characters. For example, if the [BLUE] key is locked on, it is dis-played as BLUE KEY in the taskbar. A locked modifier key remains active until it is pressed again to unlock or turn it off. If a modifier key has been pressed but is not locked on, it is displayed in the taskbar in low-ercase characters—for example, blue key. It will remain active only until the next key is pressed at which point, the modifier key is turned off.Battery GaugeThe battery shaped icon displayed in the taskbar provides a visual indication of the remain-ing battery power. The icon acts as a meter that is either full, at three-quarter level, half, quarter level or empty.When the battery level is low—approximately 15 minutes from empty—a warning window pops up. When the battery power is completely depleted, a final warning window indicates that the Ikôn will be powered down.If the Ikôn is using external AC power, an AC icon is displayed in the taskbar.Battery ChargeThe battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the Ikôn battery is being charged.Note: The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys are only available on the keyboard when the Phone option is not installed in the Ikôn (see Figure 3.2 on page 34). Those keys are replaced by Phone keys when that option is present.Note: The locking function of the modifier keys can be set up so that pressing one of these keys once will lock the key ‘on’. They can also be set up so that they must be pressed twice to be locked ‘on’. Refer to “Keyboard One Shot Modes” on page 90 for details.AC ConnectionFull 75% 50% 25% Empty
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônStoring Batteries44 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualAs Lithium Ion batteries age, their capacity decreases gradually, and they are generally con-sidered depleted after approximately 2 years of use (less than 60% of original capacity remaining). Keep in mind however that heavy usage or operating the unit at temperature ex-tremes will shorten the battery life.Lithium Ion batteries do not require conditioning cycles and the Ikôn battery system (includ-ing chargers) requires no user interaction to maintain peak performance.To maximize the run time of your batteries, consider the following:• The display backlight is a large drain on the battery. Try to keep its brightness as low as possible. • The Ikôn is ‘event’ driven—that is, when the unit is not in use, it reverts to sleep mode (even when it appears to be running), saving battery power. Events include a key press, touchscreen taps and scan triggers. Power consumption is reduced if you avoid unneces-sary events, and allow the unit to sleep as much as possible.• The battery is a ‘smart battery’ with built-in intelligence. Tapping on the Power icon in the Control Panel displays a dialog box that provides detailed information about the battery status of the main battery installed in your unit. • When the Ikôn is switched off, it goes into a low-power, suspend state but continues to draw a small amount of power from the battery. This should not be an issue unless the unit is left in suspend state for more than a week—for long-term storage, the battery should be removed from the unit.3.5.1 Storing BatteriesLong term battery storage is not recommended. If storage is necessary:• Always try to use a ‘first-in first-out’ approach to minimize storage time.• Lithium Ion batteries age much faster at elevated temperatures. Store batteries at tem-peratures between 0°C and 20°C (32°F and 68°F).• Always charge batteries to at least 40 to 60% before storing them. Batteries can be damaged by an over-discharge phenomenon that occurs when an empty battery is stored for a long period of time such that the cell voltage drops below a lower limit. • To minimize storage degradation, recharge stored batteries to 40 to 60% every 4 or 6 months to prevent over-discharge damage.• A ‘never used’ Li-Ion battery that has been stored for 3 years may have limited or no useful life remaining once put into service. Think of batteries as perishable goods.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônUploading Data In A Docking StationIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 453.6 Uploading Data In A Docking StationThe desktop docking station and quad docking station are typically used to upload transac-tion data to a server computer when a radio link is not available. The desktop docking station can complete batch uploads to a Client USB connected PC or server. Unlike the desktop docking station, the quad docking station supports only TCP/IP connec-tions to a PC or server through a 10/100baseT Ethernet connection.When an Ikôn is properly inserted in a docking station, a dock icon is displayed in the navi-gation bar at the top of the screen. The unit also detects the presence of the Ethernet network. 3.7 Bluetooth RadioThe Ikôn is equipped with an on-board Bluetooth radio. This type of radio enables short range data communication between devices. The Bluetooth also provides the capability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a data modem, exchanging information with other Bluetooth devices and providing network access. Refer to “Bluetooth Setup” on page 111 for setup details. You can also pair your hand-set with a Bluetooth headset.3.7.1 Pairing A Bluetooth Headset Or Other Bluetooth DeviceTo pair a headset:Important: Review the documentation provided with the user application installed in your Ikôn before performing data uploads.Note: Refer to “CH4004 Quad Docking Station” on page 227 for more details.Note: Integrated Bluetooth radios are standard on Ikôn Rugged PDA units. Keep in mind also that Bluetooth is available simultaneously with WAN and 802.11g on a single unit.Note: If the Bluetooth radio is not already enabled, tap on the Power icon in the Control Panel, tap on the Devices tab and enable the Bluetooth radio.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônInserting The microSD And SIM Cards46 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual• Follow the headset manufacturer’s instructions to place the headset you want to place in pairing mode.•In the Control Panel, tap on the Bluetooth icon choose the Devices tab and scan for devices in your area. (Note that if you’re pairing the device for the first time, the device scan occurs automatically—you do not need to tap on the Scan button to perform a scan.)When the scan is complete, a list of devices is listed. • Double-click on the headset you want to pair with. If you prefer, you can highlight headset and tap on the Services button. If the headset has authentication enabled, a dialog box appears requesting that you enter a PIN number. • Type your pin number and tap on OK.A Services dialog box appears listing headset. • Press and hold the stylus on headset. In the pop-up menu, choose Active.Your headset is now paired. A COM/BSP port name will now appear beside the service for this device. An asterisk will appear under the Active list in the Service screen.3.8 Inserting The microSD There are two slots available in the battery compartment—the left-hand slot is provided for a microSD (Secure Digital Card) The microSD cards provide additional non-volatile memory to your Ikôn. SIM cards allow access to the Ikôn Voice option, access the Internet, and so on. 3.8.1 Inserting The Cards• Switch off the Ikôn.• Remove the battery cover and the battery.• Pull the SD door down as the arrow icon on the door indicates.• Orient the microSD or SIM card according to the legend stamped into the battery well plastic.• For microSDs, slide the card into the left-hand slot, pushing it inward until it latches into place.
Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your IkônGeneral MaintenanceIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 47• Slide the door back into place, and snap it shut.To remove the card:• Gently press it inward slightly until the detent unlatches, and the card is expelled from the slot.3.9 General Maintenance3.9.1 Caring For The TouchscreenThe top of the touchscreen is a thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside. The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and scratches. Using sharp objects on the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic, or crack the internal conductive coating.The chemicals listed below must not come into contact with the touchscreen:• sodium hydroxide,• concentrated caustic solutions,• benzyl alcohol, and• concentrated acids.If the touchscreen is used in harsh environments, consider applying a disposable screen pro-tector (CH6110). These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touchscreen. When they become scratched and abraded, they are easily removed and replaced.3.9.2 Cleaning The Ikôn •Use only mild detergent or soapy water to clean the Ikôn.• Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning. The plastic case is susceptible to harsh chemicals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, mineral spirits and gasoline. The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions.• To clean ink marks from the keypad and touchscreen, use isopropyl alcohol.Important: Do not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth with mild detergent to wipe the unit clean.
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 49WORKING WITH WINDOWS CE 5.0 44.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0............................514.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus................514.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard.......................514.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs......................534.3 The Startup Desktop..................................534.3.1 The Desktop Icons..............................544.3.2 The Taskbar..................................554.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar .........................564.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar......................564.4 The Start Menu.....................................584.4.1 The Desktop.................................594.4.2 Security Settings...............................604.4.3 Programs...................................624.4.4 Shortcuts...................................634.4.5 Settings....................................654.4.6 Run......................................664.4.7 Shutdown...................................664.5 Using A Dialog Box..................................67
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Navigating In Windows CE 5.0Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 514.1 Navigating In Windows CE 5.0 Graphic user interfaces like Windows CE 5.0 for portable devices and desktop Windows (2000, XP, etc.) utilize ‘point and click’ navigation. An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every ‘point and click’ action.Windows CE 5.0 supports the same ‘point and click’ user interface and keyboard shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference—the ‘point and click’ action is accomplished using a touchscreen rather than a mouse. Actions can be performed using any combination of keyboard shortcuts or touchscreen tapping. 4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And StylusEach Ikôn is equipped with a stylus—a pointing tool that looks like a pen—stored in a slot at the top of the unit. The stylus is used to select objects on the touchscreen.To choose an icon, open a file, launch an applet, or open a folder:• Double-tap the stylus on the appropriate icon.4.1.2 Navigating Using The KeyboardIf your Ikôn touchscreen has been disabled, you can use the keyboard to choose icons, navi-gate dialog boxes, display the desktop, and so on. If your unit has already been fully configured and your application is launched at startup, you’ll have little need for keyboard navigation, but you can refer to Table 4.1 for a description of the navigation keys.Note: In order to access many of the menus discussed in this chapter, the security level must be set to ‘Supervisor’ (see “Security Settings” on page 60).Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately, the touchscreen may need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 38.Note: To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus (pen) supplied with your Ikôn Rugged PDA.Table 4.1  Keyboard NavigationOperation Key or Key CombinationSwitch between active applications [ALT] [TAB]Open task manager [ALT] [ESC]
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Navigating Using The Keyboard52 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualKeep in mind that unlike a desktop computer, the Ikôn does not support key chording (press-ing two keys at the same time). You must press one key followed by the next in sequence. Refer to Section 4.2: “Working With Files, Folders And Programs” for additional details about keyboard navigation.Move the cursor Arrow keysOpen file, folder or icon [ENTER]Exit & Save [ENTER]Close/Exit & Do Not Save [ESC]Navigate Dialog Boxes [TAB]To move cursor up: [SHIFT] [TAB]To display the contents of the next ‘tab’ in a dialog box: [CTRL] [TAB]Select Radio Button/Press Button [SPACE]Go to Start Menu [BLUE][0]Table 4.1  Keyboard NavigationOperation Key or Key CombinationNote: The [CTRL] and [ALT] keys are only available on the keyboard when the Phone option is not installed in the Ikôn (see Figure 3.2 on page 34). Those keys are replaced by Phone keys when that option is present.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Working With Files, Folders And ProgramsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 534.2 Working With Files, Folders And ProgramsFigure 4.1  Working With Windows Icons• Double-tap on the appropriate icon—either a folder icon, a program icon or a file icon—to open or launch your selection.If you’re using the keyboard:• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon you want to open or launch.• Press [ENTER].4.3 The Startup DesktopWhen the Ikôn boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed. Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately.FolderFileProgram IconNote: The startup folder is located in \Windows\StartUp and \Flash Disk\StartUp.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0The Desktop Icons54 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 4.2  The Ikôn Startup DesktopTo access desktop icons:• Double-tap on the icon to open a window or, in the case of an application icon, launch an application.On the keyboard:• Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon, and press [ENTER] to launch the highlighted icon.4.3.1 The Desktop IconsThe icons displayed in the startup desktop operate in much the same way as those displayed on any standard PC desktop that is running Windows.My DeviceChoosing this icon displays the contents of your Ikôn computer. If you’re not sure how to access the files, folders and programs displayed, refer to “Working With Files, Folders And Programs” on page 53.Note: If the arrow keys do not highlight the desktop icons, the desktop may not be selected. Press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu, and select Desktop. Now the desk-top will be “in focus” and the arrow keys will highlight the icons.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0The TaskbarIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 55Recycle BinThis option temporarily stores items that were deleted, allowing you to either permanently delete or restore these items.Internet ExplorerChoosing this icon launches Internet Explorer—a standard Windows CE 5.0 version. Keep in mind that your supervisor will need to set up access using the Internet Options and the Network and Dial-up Connections icons in the Control Panel. Remote Desktop ConnectionThis option allows your Ikôn to communicate with a remote desktop PC. “Remote Desktop Connection” on page 77 provides a website with step-by-step instructions. 4.3.2 The TaskbarFigure 4.3  The TaskbarThe Ikôn is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and radio signal quality of your unit. If the Ikôn is attached to a charger, cradle, docking station or PDM, an associated icon is displayed. In ad-dition, the taskbar displays the application(s) currently running on your unit and the security level assigned to your Ikôn.The taskbar also displays active modifier keys: [SHIFT], [ALT], [CTRL], [BLUE] and [OR-ANGE]. Keys that have been locked “on” are displayed in uppercase letters. For example, if you have set the [CTRL] key Lock to “on” in the Keyboard menu and you press the key, it is
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Using The Taskbar56 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manualdisplayed as CTRL KEY in the taskbar. (For detailed information on modifier keys and key-board options, see “The Keyboards” on page 33).4.3.2.1 Using The TaskbarA tooltip is displayed as each taskbar icon is highlighted. The tooltip provides the status of each icon.If you’re using the touchscreen:• Tap and hold the stylus on an icon to display the icon's tooltip. Double-tap the icon to open the Control Panel dialog box associated with the icon. For example, double-tap the battery icon to display a dialog box listing the current battery capacity information.On the keyboard:• Press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu.• Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu.• Choose System Tray in the sub-menu. • Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you’d like more information.• Press [ENTER] to display the appropriate dialog box.4.3.2.2 Customizing The TaskbarTo customize the taskbar so that it displays only those icons you require:•In the Start Menu, choose Settings>Taskbar.If you’re using the keyboard:• Press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu.• Highlight the Settings option, highlight Taskbar in the sub-menu, and press [ENTER]. The Taskbar and Start Menu dialog box is displayed.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Customizing The TaskbarIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 57Taskbar General Tab• Tap the stylus on the items you want to activate or deactivate. The check mark indicates active items.If you’re using the keyboard:• Highlight the options you want to activate, and press the [SPACE] key to select them. The check mark indicates active items.Taskbar Advanced Tab• Tap on the Clear button to empty the Documents folder.• To display Control Panel applets in menu form rather than in a window, tap in the checkbox next to Expand Control Panel.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0The Start Menu58 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualTaskbar Security TabIf you check Disable hot keys, the Application from Start menu field becomes enabled. Use this field to enter the name of the application you want to run when the user presses the Menu hot key: [ORANGE] [#].If you have disabled hot keys, hidden the Start Menu and have no application configured, the Menu hot key brings up the Security dialog box to allow authorized users to access the terminal configuration. Keep in mind that this dialog box is also displayed if an invalid ap-plication is entered in the Application from Start Menu field.4.4 The Start MenuThe Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with. It is available from the startup desktop or from within any application.To display the menu:• Press [ORANGE] [#].Note: Some of the Start Menu items may be disabled based on the current Ikôn security settings.Note: Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0The DesktopIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 59Figure 4.4  Start MenuIf you’re using the keyboard:• Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press [ENTER], or If the menu item has an underlined character:• Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display the Security dialog box, type the letter ‘s’.4.4.1 The DesktopChoosing Desktop in the Start Menu displays the Ikôn desktop.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Security Settings60 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 4.5  The Ikôn Desktop4.4.2 Security SettingsChoosing the Security option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can define the access level for the Ikôn: Supervisor or User. Figure 4.6  Security LevelsAssigning The Supervisor Security LevelThe security level is represented by an icon in the shape of a lock in the taskbar. The security levels define the options accessible to the operator in the Start Menu and the taskbar. By default, the security level is set to User, restricting access to only the most basic Start Menu items.To allow access to all the Start Menu and taskbar options:•In the Security Level dialog box, tap on the radio button next to Supervisor.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Security SettingsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 61•In the Password field, type the Supervisor level password. The default password is 123456.• Tap on OK. You can now access all menu items in the Start Menu along with the icons in the taskbar.Changing A PasswordTo assign a password:• Choose a security level, and enter the existing password in the Password field.• Tap on the Set Password button.A dialog box labelled Password Properties is displayed.• Type the new password in the Password: text box (all keyboard characters are valid).•In the Confirm Password: text box, retype the new password.Configuring SecurityChoosing the Configure button displays the Configure Security dialog box.Figure 4.7  Configuring SecurityThis dialog box allows you to determine which security levels will have an associated icon displayed in the taskbar. By default, a security icon is not displayed for user-level security.Note: Keep in mind that this is the same password as that assigned through the Password control panel applet. Refer to “Control Panel Icons” on page 78.Note: It is recommended that you enable ‘Allow Teklogix Security Level’ so that autho-rized Psion Teklogix service personnel can access your unit should it require maintenance.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Programs62 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual4.4.3 Programs• Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of options.Figure 4.8  Program Sub-MenuActiveSync®This option allows you to connect to another device using ActiveSync.DemoThis folder contains the Demo Scanner, Demo Signature, and Demo Sound applications. Demo Scanner can be used to test how the Ikôn reads and writes RFID tags. Demo Signature allows you to capture a signature written on the screen with your stylus and save it to a file. Demo Sound allows you to record and playback. The ‘Sample Rate’ and the ‘Bits Per Sample’ are the rates at which the sound will be recorded. Sounds recorded at the higher sample rate or bits per sample will be higher quality but will require more file space to store. Lower sample rates and bits per sample or both the file result in a smaller file but the quality suffers. The record and play buttons operate in the same way they do on any recording device. the ‘X’ icon deletes the sound and the ‘diskette’ icon allows you to save your sound.SummitThis folder provides access to the Summit Client Utility (SCU), a utility that allows you to configure your Summit 802.11b/g radio.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0ShortcutsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 63Command PromptCommand Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive.Internet ExplorerThe Ikôn is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows CE 5.0. You can access the Internet Options icon through the Start Menu under Settings>Control Panel or by double-tapping on the desktop Internet Explorer icon.Remote ConnectRemote Connect is an Ikôn application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a “session” on the Server machine using the Ikôn (Windows CE 5.0 de-vice). “Remote Desktop Connection” on page 77 provides a website with details about this option.Windows ExplorerThe Windows Explorer installed on your Ikôn is consistent with all Windows CE 5.0 de-vices. You can access this option from the Start Menu under Programs> Windows Explorer.4.4.4 ShortcutsFigure 4.9  Shortcuts Sub-MenuSystem TrayIf your touchscreen is not enabled, you can use the System Tray option to access the icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar displays indicators such as a radio signal
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Shortcuts64 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manualicon and the security level. These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide addi-tional information.• Choose Shortcuts>System Tray.Using the icons in the taskbar, you can either display the Control Panel dialog box associ-ated with an icon, or you can view a “tooltip”. A tooltip provides the status of each icon.• Tap and hold the stylus on an icon to display the icon’s tooltip. Double-tap on the icon to open the Control Panel dialog box associated with the icon.On the keyboard:• Press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu.• Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu, and then press the [RIGHT] arrow key to display the sub-menu.• Choose System Tray in the sub-menu. • Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you’d like more information. As each icon is highlighted, a tooltip is displayed.• To display the associated Control Panel dialog box, press [ENTER].Cycle TasksWhen Cycle Tasks is selected (and the Task Manager is not open), you can cycle through active applications. To cycle through your active applications:• Choose Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks, or Press [ALT] [TAB].Task ManagerThe Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task. To display the task manager window:• Tap on Shortcuts>Task Manager, orPress [ALT] [ESC].
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0SettingsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 65Figure 4.10 Task Manager4.4.5 SettingsThe Settings sub-menu includes the following settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections, and Taskbar and Start Menu.Figure 4.11 Settings Sub-MenuControl PanelThe Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware, the operating system and the shell. If your Ikôn is running with the Psion Teklogix TekTerm application or another ap-plication, additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Run66 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualNetwork And Dial-Up ConnectionsThe Network and Dial-up Connections window allows you to configure the Ikôn radio or execute an existing configuration. Refer to “Configuring The Summit 802.11b/g” on page 13 for radio setup details.Taskbar And Start MenuThe Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialog box in which you can customize the taskbar, choosing which options will be displayed. Refer to “Customizing The Taskbar” on page 56 for additional details about this option.4.4.6 RunChoosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can enter the name of the program, folder or document you want to open or launch.Figure 4.12 Run Dialog Box4.4.7 ShutdownThe Shutdown menu includes these options in a sub-menu: Suspend, Warm Reset, and Cold Reset. For detailed information on Warm and Cold Reset, see “Resetting The Ikôn” on page 26. For other options for turning the Ikôn off, see Section 2.3.3 on page 12.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Using A Dialog BoxIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 67Figure 4.13 Shutdown Sub-MenuSuspendThe Suspend option suspends the Ikôn immediately. This is equivalent to turning the Ikôn off. Radios such as the GPRS or UMTS can still operate while the device is suspended. In this case the blue LED radio indicator will continue blinking. To shutdown with all radios off, please refer to “Switching The Ikôn Off” on page 12.Warm ResetThe Warm Reset option resets the Ikôn, leaving all saved files and (registry) settings intact. Contents of RAM are preserved.Cold ResetThe Cold Reset option resets the Ikôn, leaving all saved files and (registry) settings intact, and resets the hardware. Contents of RAM are lost. 4.5 Using A Dialog BoxA dialog box (like the samples in Figure 4.14 on page 68) appears when you need to make selections and enter further information. You can move between dialog items by tapping on them with your stylus, or by pressing the arrow keys and the [TAB] key ([SHIFT] [TAB] moves the cursor backwards).Note: This menu varies slightly depending on the security level chosen. When the Ikôn is set to User level, the Shutdown option is replaced by Suspend. A sub-menu is not available.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Using A Dialog Box68 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 4.14 Dialog BoxesDialog boxes contain one or more of the following elements:Tab : A tab separates different elements of a dialog box. Press the [TAB] key until a tab in the dialog box is highlighted. To display adjoining tabs, press the [RIGHT] or [LEFT] arrow key. To display the information in the next tab from anywhere in the window, press [CTRL] [TAB].Textbox: A textbox requires that you type information. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the textbox and then type the appropriate information.Drop-down: This type of menu is identified by up and down arrows next to the drop-down menu to indicate that additional options are available. Press the [TAB] key to highlight the menu, and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to cycle through the options. Checkbox: This box allows you to select or deselect an option. To select or deselect a checkbox, press the [TAB] key to highlight the checkbox, and press the [SPACE] key to select or deselect it.Radio buttons: These buttons allow you to choose from a number of options. For example, in the sample screen in Figure 4.14 on page 68 you can choose to Obtain an IP address via DHCP or Specify an IP address. Press the [TAB] key to highlight a radio button option, and then select a radio button by pressing the arrow keys to highlight the appropriate option.CheckboxDrop-down MenuButtonTe x t b o xRadioButtonTa b sNote: You can use the stylus to tap on an element in a dialog box to select or deselect it, display drop-down menus, save your selections, and so on.
Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE 5.0Using A Dialog BoxIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 69Buttons: This type of button allows you to Save, Delete and so on the options you’ve chosen in a dialog box. Use the [TAB] key to highlight the button you want to use. Press the [ENTER] key to activate it.Saving Your Choices: Once you’ve made all your changes, press the [ENTER] key to save your changes and exit the window.Note: A dialog box item that is displayed in grey text indicates that it is not currently available.
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 71CONFIGURATION 55.1 Remote Desktop Connection ..............................775.2 The TekTerm Application ...............................775.3 The Control Panel ...................................775.4 Control Panel Icons...................................785.5 Basic Setup.......................................825.5.1 App Launch Keys ..............................825.5.2 Display Properties..............................845.5.2.1 Display Backlight..........................845.5.2.2 Display Appearance.........................865.5.3 Keyboard Properties .............................865.5.3.1 Key Repeat.............................875.5.3.2 Sequence ..............................885.5.3.3 Keyboard Backlight.........................895.5.3.4 Keyboard One Shot Modes.....................905.5.3.5 Keyboard Macro Keys .......................915.5.3.6 Unicode Mapping..........................935.5.3.7 Scancode Remapping........................945.5.3.8 Lock Sequence ...........................975.5.4 Volume And Sound Properties ........................985.5.4.1 Volume Adjustments........................995.5.4.2 Sound Adjustments.........................995.5.5 Power Management Properties........................1005.5.5.1 Battery Capacity...........................1005.5.5.2 Power Saving Suspend.......................1015.5.5.3 Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery Backup........1025.5.5.4 Advanced..............................1035.5.5.5 Devices...............................1045.5.6 Stylus Properties...............................1055.5.6.1 Double-Tap .............................1055.5.6.2 Calibration..............................1055.5.6.3 Touch................................1065.5.7 Manage Triggers...............................106
72 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.5.7.1 Trigger Mappings .........................1075.5.7.2 Add And Edit Trigger Mapping..................1085.5.8 Certificates .................................1105.6 Bluetooth .......................................1115.6.1 Bluetooth Setup...............................1115.6.1.1 Devices...............................1125.6.1.2 Headset...............................1155.6.1.3 Servers...............................1165.6.1.4 Outgoing..............................1165.6.1.5 Active Conn. . . ..........................1175.6.1.6 Properties..............................1185.6.1.7 Search For.............................1195.6.2 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection ..................1195.7 Total Recall......................................1245.7.1 Creating A Backup Profile .........................1255.7.2 Restoring A Profile.............................1295.8 TweakIT........................................1295.8.1 Advanced Interface And Network .....................1305.8.2 Advanced Services Settings.........................1315.8.3 User Display Settings............................1325.8.4 User System Settings............................1325.8.5 Registry Editor ...............................1335.9 Error Reporting....................................1335.10 Teklogix Error Handling Service ..........................1345.10.1 ErrorLogInfo................................1345.11 The Storage Manager ................................1355.11.1 Formatting A Memory Card........................1355.11.2 Creating Partitions.............................1365.11.3 Partition Management...........................1375.12 IPv6 Support.....................................1395.13 Teklogix Imagers...................................1405.13.1 Configuring The Image Capture Presets..................1405.13.1.1 Selecting A Camera........................1415.13.1.2 Setting The Active Preset.....................1415.13.1.3 Viewing A Preset.........................1425.13.1.4 Creating A Custom Preset ....................142
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 735.13.1.5 Modifying A Custom Preset....................1435.13.1.6 Removing A Custom Preset....................1445.13.2 Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Camera Presets...........1455.13.2.1 Selecting A Camera........................1465.13.2.2 Setting The Active Preset.....................1465.13.2.3 Viewing A Preset .........................1465.13.2.4 Creating A Custom Preset.....................1475.13.2.5 Modifying A Custom Preset....................1485.13.2.6 Removing A Custom Preset....................1495.13.3 Configuring The Bar Code Decoding Symbology Presets . . . ......1495.13.3.1 Selecting A Camera........................1505.13.3.2 Setting The Active Preset.....................1505.13.3.3 Viewing A Preset .........................1515.13.3.4 Creating A Custom Preset.....................1515.13.3.5 Modifying A Custom Preset....................1525.13.3.6 Removing A Custom Preset....................1535.13.3.7 Working With The My Default Preset...............1545.13.4 Manipulating Bar Code Data........................1545.13.4.1 Modifying A Bar Code Setting..................1555.13.5 Configuring Translation Rules.......................1565.13.6 Obtaining Information On the Imaging System ..............1575.13.7 Configuring File Locations For Captured Images.............1585.13.8 Configuring Triggers............................1605.13.8.1 Viewing The Trigger Configuration................1605.13.8.2 Adding, Editing, And Removing Triggers.............1615.14 Scanner Settings....................................1615.14.1 Bar Codes..................................1625.14.1.1 Scanner...............................1625.14.1.2 Restoring Default Settings.....................1635.14.2 Decoded (Internal) Scanners........................1645.14.2.1 Options...............................1645.14.2.2 Decoded (Internal) Advanced Options ..............1655.14.2.3 Decoded (Internal) 2D Scanning Options.............1675.14.2.4 Decoded (Internal) Data Options .................1675.14.2.5 Code 39 ..............................1685.14.2.6 Code 128..............................1715.14.2.7 EAN 13 ..............................1715.14.2.8 EAN 8...............................1725.14.2.9 UPC A...............................1725.14.2.10 UPC E ..............................173
74 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.14.2.11 UPC/EAN Shared Settings...................1745.14.2.12 Code 93.............................1755.14.2.13 Codabar.............................1755.14.2.14 MSI Plessey...........................1765.14.2.15 Interleaved 2 of 5........................1775.14.2.16 Discrete 2 of 5..........................1785.14.2.17 RSS Code............................1785.14.2.18 Composite............................1795.14.2.19 PDF-417.............................1795.14.2.20 Micro PDF-417.........................1805.14.3 Decoded (ISCP)..............................1815.14.3.1 Decoded (ISCP) Options.....................1815.14.3.2 Decoded (ISCP) Advanced Options...............1815.14.3.3 Code 39..............................1825.14.3.4 Code 128.............................1835.14.3.5 EAN 13 Settings.........................1855.14.3.6 EAN 8...............................1855.14.3.7 UPC A Settings..........................1865.14.3.8 UPC E Settings..........................1865.14.3.9 UPC/EAN Shared Settings....................1875.14.3.10 Code 93.............................1885.14.3.11 Codabar.............................1885.14.3.12 MSI Plessey...........................1895.14.3.13 Code 11.............................1905.14.3.14 Interleaved 2 of 5........................1905.14.3.15 Matrix 2 of 5...........................1915.14.3.16 Discrete 2 of 5..........................1915.14.3.17 Telepen .............................1925.14.3.18 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology)............1935.14.3.19 PDF-417.............................1935.14.3.20 Micro PDF-417.........................1935.14.3.21 Codablock............................1945.14.4 Imager...................................1955.14.4.1 Imager Options..........................1955.14.4.2 Imager Advanced Options....................1965.14.4.3 Code 39 Settings.........................1995.14.4.4 Code 128 Settings.........................1995.14.4.5 EAN 13..............................1995.14.4.6 EAN 8...............................2005.14.4.7 UPC A ..............................2005.14.4.8 UPC E...............................200
Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 755.14.4.9 Code 93 ..............................2005.14.4.10 Codabar..............................2015.14.4.11 Interleaved 2 of 5.........................2015.14.4.12 RSS Code (Reduced Space Symbology) . ............2015.14.4.13 Composite ............................2015.14.4.14 PDF-417.............................2015.14.4.15 Micro PDF-417..........................2025.14.4.16 2D Data Matrix..........................2025.14.4.17 2D QR Code...........................2025.14.4.18 2D Maxicode...........................2025.14.4.19 2D Aztec.............................2025.14.4.20 Postal: PlaNET..........................2035.14.4.21 Postal: PostNET .........................2035.14.4.22 Postal: Australian.........................2035.14.4.23 Postal: Japanese..........................2035.14.4.24 Postal: Korean ..........................2035.14.4.25 Postal: Royal...........................2045.14.5 Options...................................2045.14.5.1 Double Click Parameters .....................2045.14.5.2 Display Parameters ........................2055.14.6 Translations.................................2065.14.6.1 Case Rules.............................207
Chapter 5: ConfigurationRemote Desktop ConnectionIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 775.1 Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is a Windows application that enables you to connect to a com-puter across the Internet using the Ikôn (Windows CE 5.0 device). Refer to the following website for step-by-step information about setting up this connection: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/mobility/getstarted/remoteintro.mspxor contact Psion Teklogix support services. (Refer to the Ikôn Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide, PN 8000148, or locate the office closest to you at www.psionteklogix.com).5.2 The TekTerm ApplicationTekTerm is a powerful emulation application ideally suited for real time data transaction ap-plications associated with mainframes and servers. The Ikôn includes unique features that support TekTerm—a Psion Teklogix application that has the ability to maintain multiple si-multaneous sessions with a variety of host computers. For detailed information, please refer to the TekTerm Software User Manual, PN 8000073.5.3 The Control PanelThe Windows CE 5.0 Control Panel provides a group of icons through which you can set a variety of system-wide properties, such as mouse sensitivity, network configuration and the desktop color scheme.When the Ikôn boots up, the startup desktop (shell) is displayed, and any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. To access the Control Panel:• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel.If you’re using the keyboard:• Press [ORANGE] [#] to display the Start Menu.• Highlight Settings in Start Menu, and press the [RIGHT] arrow key to highlight the Control Panel.• Press the [ENTER] key.The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your Ikôn.Note: If you are uncertain how to move around a dialog box and make selections, review “Using A Dialog Box” on page 67.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationControl Panel Icons78 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 5.1  Control Panel5.4 Control Panel IconsThe Control Panel provides a group of icons that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your Ikôn.App Launch KeysBy mapping keys to applications using this program, you can then launch those applications from a single key-press.Bluetooth DevicesProvides the tools to manage device pairing and configuration.CertificatesA public key is transmitted as part of a certificate. The certificate assigned through this icon is used to ensure that the submitted public key is, in fact, the public key that belongs to the submitter. The client checks that the certificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that the client explicitly trusts. “Certificates” on page 110 directs you to the appro-priate setup information.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBasic Setup82 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.5 Basic Setup5.5.1 App Launch KeysThe App Launch Keys icon allows you to map a key to an application so that you can then launch the application from a single key-press.•In the Control Panel, choose the App Launch Keys icon.Figure 5.2  Choosing The App Launch Keys IconTo assign an application key:• Tap the Add button.• Press the key you want to use to launch an application. (If an unsupported key is pressed, a message appears on this screen letting you know.)
Chapter 5: ConfigurationApp Launch KeysIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 83The cursor moves to the App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the application to which you want to assign the application key. If you need to, you can Browse through the information in your Ikôn until you locate the application you want to launch. • Once you’ve selected the file you want to map, tap on OK.The cursor moves to the Data field. You can use this field if you need to define special pa-rameters to your application launch key. If you don’t want to assign any parameters, you can leave the Data field blank. If, for example, you want to assign an application launch key to launch the WordP ad application, you can leave this field blank. If you want to assign an ap-plication launch key that will open a specific document in the WordPad application, you need to browse to and choose that document while the cursor is in the Data field.• Tap on OK.• If you need to Edit, Remove or Add another App Launch Key, you can do it from this final screen. Otherwise, tap on OK to save you Application Launch Key.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationDisplay Properties84 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual• To launch the application you chose, press the application key you assigned.5.5.2 Display Properties•In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon.Figure 5.3  Choosing The Display Icon5.5.2.1 Display BacklightThe backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time when the Ikôn is in use (key press, scanner trigger, or data received from the host). The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with how long the display will maintain the specified intensity.Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationDisplay PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 85•In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.IntensityThis parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Ikôn backlight. Sliding the bar to the left lowers the light intensity, and sliding it to the right raises the intensity.Bright ForThe value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the back-light stays on at the configured intensity after the last user action (keypress, scan trigger). Dim ForThe value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the back-light stays on at half the configured intensity (dimmed backlight) after expiration of the Bright For delay and as long as no user action takes place (such as a keypress or scan trig-ger). At the expiration of the Dim For duration, the display backlight shuts off.External Power CheckboxWhen you select the checkbox next to When using external power keep the backlight always ON, the backlight remains on at the configured intensity when the Ikôn is operating with ex-Note: Backlight changes take effect immediately. You do not need to reset the unit. To maximize battery run time, keep the display backlight brightness and active durations as low as possible.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard Properties86 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manualternal power (not battery power). If the Ikôn is drawing power from its battery, this option is ignored and the other parameters defined in Display Properties dialog box are used.5.5.2.2 Display Appearance•In the Display Properties dialog box, open the Appearance tab.This dialog box allows you to customize the display colour scheme.5.5.3 Keyboard PropertiesThis icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialog box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys, the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of the [BLUE] and [ORANGE] modifier keys. This dialog box also allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters.•In the Control Panel, choose the Keyboard icon.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 87Figure 5.4  Choosing The Keyboard Icon5.5.3.1 Key Repeat•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Repeat tab.Repeat DelayThe value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters. Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats, and sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time.Note: These settings apply when a key is held down continuously.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard Properties88 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualRepeat RateThe value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is measured in characters per second (cps). Sliding the bar to the left slows the repeat rate, and sliding the bar to the right increases the repeat rate.5.5.3.2 Sequence This slider determines the allowable pause between alpha key presses on a numeric keypad. For example, suppose you want to type the letter ‘c’—you would need to press the [2] key three times. With the [ORANGE] key locked ‘on’, if you press [2] twice and then pause between key presses for 1 second, the letter ‘b’ will be selected automatically. Moving the Sequence slider to the right increases the pause time between alpha key presses.Note: Use the field at the bottom of this dialog box to test the repeat delay and rate set-tings you’ve chosen.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 895.5.3.3 Keyboard Backlight•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Backlight tab.IntensityThis parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the Ikôn keyboard backlight. Sliding the bar to the left darkens the keyboard backlight intensity, and sliding it to the right lightens the intensity.ON ForThe value chosen from this drop-down menu determines the duration of time that the key-board backlight stays on when a unit is not in use.Note: Tapping in the checkbox next to ‘When using external power, keep the backlight always ON’ forces the keypad backlight to remain on when the unit is operating with external power.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard Properties90 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.5.3.4 Keyboard One Shot Modes•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the One Shots tab.The options in this menu allow you to determine how modifier keys on your Ikôn behave. For each modifier key—[ALT], [SHIFT], [CTRL], [ORANGE] and [BLUE]—you have the following options in the drop-down menu: Lock, OneShot, and OneShot/Lock. LockIf you choose Lock from the drop-down menu, pressing a modifier key once locks it ‘on’ until you press the modifier key a second time to unlock or turn it off. OneShotIf you choose OneShot, the modifier key remains active only until the next key is pressed.Note: Keep in mind that checking the taskbar lets you know whether or not these keys are locked on. For example, if the [ORANGE] key is locked ‘on’, the taskbar at the bot-tom of the screen displays it in uppercase characters, ORANGE KEY. If this key is displayed in lowercase characters in the taskbar, you’ll know that the orange key is not locked. It will become inactive following a key press.Important: Once you’ve assigned a One Shot mode to a modifier key, you need to tap on the OK button at the top of the tab to activate your selection.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 91OneShot/LockOneShot/Lock allows you to combine these functions. When you choose this option and you press the modifier key once, it remains active only until the next key is pressed. If you press the modifier key twice, it is locked ‘on’, remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time to turn it ‘off’.5.5.3.5 Keyboard Macro Keys•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Macros tab.A macro has 200 programmable characters (or “positions”). The macro keys can be pro-grammed to replace frequently used keystrokes, along with the function of executable keys including [ENTER], [BKSP] and [DEL] ([BLUE]-[BKSP]), function keys and arrow keys.Recording And Saving A MacroOn the 28-key Ikôn, you can program a maximum of 6 macro keys.•In the Macro menu highlight a macro key number, for example macro 1, to assign a macro to macro key [M1]. Choose the Record button.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard Properties92 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualA message screen is displayed instructing you to Enter Key Strokes to Record• Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key. You can type text and numbers, and you can program the function of special keys into a macro.• When you’ve finished recording your macro sequence, press the key sequence: [CTRL] [ALT] [ENTER], or choose the Stop Recording button.A new screen called ‘Verify Macro’ displays the macro sequence you created. The Save button is highlighted. • Press [ENTER] to save your macro, or highlight CANCEL and press [ENTER] to discard it.Executing A MacroTo execute a macro:• Press the macro key to which you’ve assigned the macro. For example, if you created a macro for macro key 1, press [M1] to execute the macro.Deleting A MacroTo delete a macro:•In the Macros menu, highlight the macro number you want to delete.• Choose the Delete button.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 935.5.3.6 Unicode Mapping•In the Keyboard Properties dialog box, open the Unicode Mapping tab.The Unicode Mapping menu is used to map combinations of virtual key values and [CTRL] and [SHIFT] states to Unicode™ values. This menu shows the configured Unicode charac-ter along with the Unicode value. For example, the sample screen above shows “a (U+0061)” indicating that the character “a” is represented by the Unicode value “0061”, and so on. Keep in mind that Unicode configurations are represented as hexadecimal rather than decimal values.All user-defined Unicode mappings are listed in the Unicode Mapping menu in order of virtual key value, and then by order of the shift state. If a Unicode mapping is not listed, the Unicode mapping is mapped to the default Unicode value.Adding And Changing Unicode Values• Choose the Add/Change buttonImportant: Changes to Unicode mappings are not saved until you exit the Keyboard Properties dialog box.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard Properties94 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 5.5  Adding And Changing Unicode Values• Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list. In the sample screen above, a value will be assigned to virtual key 0 (VK 0).• Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field, and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key.Removing Unicode Values•In the Unicode Mapping menu, highlight the item you want to delete, and choose the Remove button.5.5.3.7 Scancode RemappingA scancode is a number that is associated with a physical key on a keyboard. Every key has a unique scancode that is mapped to a virtual key, a function or a macro. Scancode Remap-ping allows you to change the functionality of any key on the keyboard. A key can be remapped to send a virtual key (e.g. VK_F represents the ‘F’ key; VK_RETURN represents the [ENTER] key, etc.), perform a function (e.g. turn the scanner on, change volume/con-trast, etc.) or run a macro.There are three different tables of scancode mappings: the Normal table, the Blue table and the Orange table. The Normal table defines unmodified key presses; the Blue table defines Note: To add a shifted state, [SHIFT] and/or [CTRL], press [TAB] to position the cursor in the checkbox next to ‘SHIFT Pressed’ and/or ‘CTRL Pressed’. Press [SPACE] to select the shift state you want to assign.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 95key presses that occur when the [BLUE] modifier is on; the Orange table defines key presses that occur when the [ORANGE] modifier is on. The default mappings of these scan-codes can be overwritten for each of these three tables using the Scancode Remapping menu accessed from the Keyboard Properties dialog box.The first column in the Scancode Remapping menu displays the scancodes in hexadecimal. If the scancode is remapped to a virtual key, that virtual key is displayed in the next column labelled ‘V-Key’. A virtual key that is ‘Shifted’ or ‘Unshifted’ is displayed in the third column labelled ‘Function’. If the scancode is remapped to a function or a macro, the first and second columns remain blank while the third column contains the function name or macro key number (e.g., Macro 2).Adding A RemapTo add a new remapping:• Choose the Add button at the bottom of the dialog box.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard Properties96 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualThe Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed.• Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled ScancodeVirtual Key, Function And MacroThe radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped: Virtual Key, Function or Macro. When Virtual Key is selected, you can choose to force [SHIFT] to be on or off when the virtual key is sent. If No Force is selected, the shift state is dependent on whether the shift state is on or off at the time the virtual key is sent.When Function is selected, a list of valid functions appears in the dialog box. When Macro is selected, the macro keys available on your unit are listed in the dialog box.• Choose Virtual Key, Function or Macro.• Choose a function from the Function list in the dialog box, and tap on OK.Editing A Scancode RemapTo edit a scancode:•In the Scancode Remapping menu, tap the stylus on the remap you want to edit.• Tap on the Edit button, and make the appropriate changes.• Tap on OK to save your changes.Note: The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationKeyboard PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 97Removing A RemapTo delete a remap:• In the Scancode Remapping menu, highlight the scancode you want to delete, and tap on the Remove button.• Tap on OK.5.5.3.8 Lock SequenceThe Lock Sequence menu allows you to lock the Ikôn keyboard to prevent keys from being pressed accidentally when, for example, the unit is inserted in a holster.• To lock the keyboard, tap in the checkbox next to Enable key lock sequence.• Tap in the checkbox next to Keyboard locked at startup.•In the Key sequence dropdown menu, choose the key sequence you will need to type to unlock the keyboard.Note: It is useful to leave the ‘Show popup message’ enabled (default) so that anyone attempting to use the Ikôn keyboard will see the key sequence they will need to enter to unlock the keyboard displayed on the screen.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationVolume And Sound Properties98 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualA locked keyboard icon is displayed in the softkey bar when the keyboard is locked.• Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard.5.5.4 Volume And Sound Properties•In the Control Panel, choose the Volume & Sounds icon.Figure 5.6  Choosing The Volume IconLocked KeyboardIcon
Chapter 5: ConfigurationVolume And Sound PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 995.5.4.1 Volume Adjustments• Slide the volume button to the left to lower the beeper volume or to the right to increase the beeper volume.• Under the heading Enable sounds for, enable the conditions under which you want the Ikôn to emit a beep.5.5.4.2 Sound AdjustmentsThis dialogue box allows you to assign sounds to identify a particular actions. For example, you can choose the sound your Ikôn will emit when you close a program and choose another sound for a failed scan, etc.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationPower Management Properties100 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.5.5 Power Management PropertiesThis icon displays a Power Properties dialog box that indicates the unit’s battery capacity and allows you to manage battery use.•In the Control Panel, choose the Power icon.5.5.5.1 Battery Capacity•In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Battery tab to view battery details.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationPower Management PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 1015.5.5.2 Power Saving Suspend•In the Power Properties dialog box, open the Suspend tab.Power SourceThis dialog box allows you to specify the suspend time for either AC Power or Battery Power.Suspend TimeoutWhen the Ikôn is idle—not receiving any user input (a key touch, a scan, and so on) or system activity (serial data, an activity initiated by an application, and so on)—the Ikôn uses the value assigned in the Suspend Timeout field to determine when the unit will go to sleep (appear to be off). When the time in the Suspend Timeout field elapses without any activity, the unit enters suspend state. In suspend state, the Ikôn CPU enters a sleep state, and the radio is shut off. The state of the device (RAM contents) is preserved. Pressing [ENTER] wakes the system from suspend state. When the Ikôn is in suspend state, the network connection will not be broken immediately. If the connection is dropped, you must re-establish the network connection.Important: Psion Teklogix recommends setting the Suspend value to 10 minutes. To further reduce power consumption, carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is ‘on’ (see “Display Backlight” on page 84).
Chapter 5: ConfigurationPower Management Properties102 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.5.5.3 Suspend Threshold And Estimated Battery BackupThe Suspend Threshold adjustment tells the system when to shut down when the battery drains. If left at the default value, Maximum Operating Time, the Ikôn will run until the battery is completely empty; the RAM is only backed up for a short period of time. If you choose Maximum Backup Time, the Ikôn shuts off with more energy left in the battery so RAM can be backed up for a longer period of time.The Estimated Battery Backup is the amount of battery power that has been reserved or set aside to protect data until a charged battery can be installed in the Ikôn. When the battery ca-pacity is depleted up to the Estimated Battery Backup reserve specified in the Suspend Threshold menu, the Ikôn shuts off automatically and uses the reserve power to preserve the Important: Selecting Maximum backup time will reserve approximately 20% of the battery capacity for memory backup. Once the battery is drained, the system RAM memory is lost and the unit must boot.In most real-time transaction environments this is not a problem (it only takes a few seconds to boot). Batch transaction environments, where data is not saved to a non-volatile memory (such as an SD FLASH card), may need to pay particular attention to this parameter. Psion Teklogix does not recommend the storage of any valuable data in system RAM.The Ikôn Windows CE 5.0 environment does not store any critical data in RAM (such as the registry or file system). If the user's application does not save data to RAM, Psion Teklogix recom-mends keeping the Suspend Threshold setting as low as possible to maximize battery run time.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationPower Management PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 103data stored on the Ikôn. Once the Ikôn shuts down, it cannot be switched on until a fresh battery is installed, or the unit is inserted in a docking station or cradle.•Slide the Suspend Threshold button to the right to increase the battery capacity reserved for backup purposes. Data will be preserved to a maximum of 124 hours.•Slide the Suspend Threshold button to the left to decrease the power reserved for backup purposes; this increases the Ikôn’s operating time—the amount of time the Ikôn will operate before shutting down—but reduces the power reserved for backup purposes to a minimum of 24 hours. Internal super-capacitors will protect the data stored in the Ikôn while the battery is swapped for a fully charged one. 5.5.5.4 AdvancedAllow Suspend With:This menu allows you to specify whether or not your unit will enter Suspend state while it is operating with an active PPP connection, network interface or active TCP/IP connection.Low Power WarningsThe sliding scale at the bottom of this menu allows you to specify the remaining battery ca-pacity at which a warning message is displayed on the Ikôn screen, from 0% to 20%.Important: Once the battery is removed, the super-capacitors will preserve the data stored on the Ikôn for approximately 5 minutes. It is critical that you install a charged battery before this time elapses.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationStylus PropertiesIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 1055.5.6 Stylus Properties•In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon.5.5.6.1 Double-Tap•In the Double-Tap menu, follow the directions to tailor the sensitivity of the stylus when you tap on the touchscreen.5.5.6.2 CalibrationTouchscreens rarely require recalibration. However, if your touchscreen has never been cal-ibrated or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item, follow the directions below.Note: Touchscreen calibration may not be enabled on your unit. If your screen appears to require recalibration, contact your supervisor.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationManage Triggers106 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual• Choose the Calibration tab, and then tap on the Recalibrate button.• Follow the directions in the Calibration menu to recalibrate the screen.5.5.6.3 TouchThis menu allows you to disable the touchscreen.• Choose the Touch tab. Tap the checkbox next to Disable the touch panel.5.5.7 Manage TriggersThis option allows you to configure how bar code scanners and other devices are triggered. You can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single- and double-click, and the double-click time.•In the Control Panel, choose the Manage Triggers icon.Figure 5.7  Manage Triggers Icon
Chapter 5: ConfigurationManage TriggersIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 107•In the Manage Triggers screen you’ll see a list of trigger mappings.5.5.7.1 Trigger MappingsA trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application, the module(s)—sometimes referred to as “trigger consumer(s)”—of the trigger source. Along with keyboard keys, the external trigger (scan button), or software-based. When the specified key is pressed, the trigger consumer (for example, a decoded scanner) is sent a message.Double-ClickWhen a key is pressed and released, then pressed again within the configured time (between 0 to 1000 milliseconds), a double-click occurs. See also “Trigger-Press Type” on page 109.Show All ModulesBy default, the trigger mapping list only shows active mappings. Mappings for drivers or applications that are not currently active are not normally displayed. By checking this checkbox, all mappings, both active and inactive, are displayed.Important: It is not possible to have two or more identical mappings—for example [F1] cannot be mapped to the Non-Decoded Scanner twice—even if the trigger type is different.A keyboard key that is used as a trigger source will no longer generate key data or perform its normal function. For example, if the space button is used as a trigger source, it will not be able to send space characters to applications.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationManage Triggers108 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualAddTapping this button brings up the Add Mapping dialog (see “Add And Edit Trigger Map-ping” on page 108), so that you can add new trigger mappings.EditTapping this button brings up the Edit Mapping dialog (see “Add And Edit Trigger Map-ping” on page 108), so that you can edit existing trigger mappings.RemoveTapping this button removes an existing mapping.OKThe OK button in the top right of the Manage Triggers screen saves all changes made. If the cancel button X is tapped instead, or the [ESC] key is pressed, all changes made will be discarded.5.5.7.2 Add And Edit Trigger MappingThese dialogs allow the user to add and edit trigger mappings. Trigger KeyThis drop-down list allows you to specify the source of the trigger events, such as the Soft Scan, Left Scan, etc., for the trigger module selected.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationManage TriggersIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 109Add KeyOnly existing trigger sources are shown in the Source combo-box. To add a new source to this list, tap on the Add Key button. A dialog will pop up and allow you to select the key-board key to use as a trigger source.Trigger-Press Type You can enable either an Up/Down or Double Click response to a trigger press. Normally, when a trigger (keyboard key, etc.) is pressed and released, a “trigger down” event is sent to the “owner”—that is, the application receiving the trigger press information—followed by a “trigger up”. If Double Click is chosen in this menu, when the trigger is pressed, released, and then pressed again, a “double-click” event will have occurred. If a mapping with the type Up/Down has also been configured for the same source, it will only receive the first set of trigger events.Module TriggerThis identifies the driver or application receiving the trigger presses.Note: It is possible to map the same source to different modules (trigger consumers)—for example, to both the Imager and Non-Decoded Scanner. If so, both devices/opera-tions will occur simultaneously. This is not recommended in most cases, especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID Readers.It is also possible to map different sources to the same module (trigger con-sumer)—for example, two different trigger keys can be mapped to the RFID File System.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationCertificates110 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualShow All ModulesBy default, inactive owners are not shown. By checking this checkbox, all owners, both active and inactive, are displayed.5.5.8 Certificates A public key is transmitted as part of a certificate. The certificates listed in the Certificates tabs ensure that the submitted public key is, in fact, the public key that belongs to the sub-mitter. The Ikôn checks that the certificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that the Ikôn explicitly trusts. This option is used in conjunction with 802.1x au-thentication to enhance Ikôn security.•In the Control Panel, choose the Certificate icon.Figure 5.8  Certificates IconYour Ikôn has certificates already preinstalled in the unit. My Certificates establish your identity, Other Authorities certificates identify intermediate certification authorities and Trusted Authorities certificates establish the identity of the servers with which you can connect.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetoothIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 111You can import or remove certificates, and view certificate information for any listing, in-cluding names, dates, serial numbers, etc.5.6 Bluetooth5.6.1 Bluetooth SetupBluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks (PAN). The technology is based on a short-range radio link that operates in the ISM band at 2.4 GHz. Because Bluetooth utilizes a radio-based link, it does not require a line-of-sight connection in order to communicate. The Bluetooth radio is disabled by default. Before you begin the setup process:•In the Control Panel, tap on the Power icon. • Tap on the Devices tab, and tap in the checkbox next to Enable Bluetooth. Tap on OK. When the radio is enabled, a Bluetooth icon appears the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It is ready for setup.•In the Control Panel, choose the Bluetooth Device Properties icon to display the Bluetooth Manager screen.Note: The Bluetooth radio uses an internal antenna.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth Setup112 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualFigure 5.9  Bluetooth IconThe Bluetooth Manager dialog box displays the other Bluetooth devices with which you can communicate.5.6.1.1 Devices If you intend to pair devices (a headset, for example), power on and bring the devices within 5 m (16.4 ft.) of the Ikôn before proceeding with the discovery process described below.Pairing A DeviceTo pair devices:• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to place the device you want to pair in pairing mode
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth SetupIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 113• Choose the Devices tab and Scan for devices in your area. • When the scan is complete, highlight the device you want to pair with and either double-click or press the Services button.   • If a PIN dialog box appears, type your PIN and tap on OK.After entering the device PIN number, the Services dialog appears with a list of services available on that device. • To select a service, double-click on the service you want, or highlight the service and press the space bar. • In the drop-down list of options available, choose Active to pair the device. A COM/BSP port name will appear next to the service for this device. Your device is now paired. Scan• Click on the Scan button to list available devices.Figure 5.10 Available Bluetooth DevicesWait for the Ikôn to complete its scan (approximately 20 seconds). When scanning starts, the Scan button will change to Stop—if necessary, you can tap on this button to stop the process. Once scanning is complete, all discovered devices will be displayed in the list box, with Name, Address, Active status, and PIN information.The Active column indicates whether any service is activated for that device. When a service is activated, the device is displayed in the list even when it is not detected during the scan. Note: During the scanning process, addresses are located first, followed by names. Only the names of devices that are within the Bluetooth radio coverage range will be retrieved.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth Setup114 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualThe PIN column indicates whether you have a PIN (password) set for the device.At this point you can either query for services or set the PIN for each device. Once you high-light a device in the list box, both the Services and Set PIN buttons become available.ServicesA discovered device may display several service profiles that it can use to communicate, and you will want to activate the type you need. Supported profiles that can be activated include: DUN (Dial-Up Networking service), Printer (serial service), Headset service and LANPPP (LANAccessUsingPPP service). ASync (ActiveSync) is another available profile.• To start the service scan, highlight a device in the Devices menu list, and then click on the Services button or double-click on the device entry.Once the device’s service profiles are displayed in the Services list box:• Highlight the service to be activated.• Press [SPACE] or right-click to display the Activation menu.The Activation menu contains four options: Activate, Authenticate, Outgoing, and Encrypt.Once the service is successfully activated, the assigned port (if applicable) will appear in the Port column of the Services list box. You can choose to use BSP or COM as the port name. BSP is the latest Microsoft Bluetooth stack standard, but older applications assume serial ports are COM. When using COM as the port name, the Bluetooth manager will try to find and use a free port between COM7 and COM9. When using BSP as the port name, BSP2 to BSP9 are available for use. The port is available as soon as it is activated.To add a service to the Outgoing port, an active service must first be deactivated. Then you can choose the Outgoing option from the Activation menu (highlight a service, right-click or press the [SPACE] bar to display the Activation menu).The Authentication and Encryption options can be changed only before activation. To change these after activation, deactivate the service first, then change the options.Once a service is activated, all the information regarding the service, including the RFCOMM channel number, is saved in the registry. (Some remote devices may change their RFCOMM channel numbers when they reboot, so your saved setting may not work when Note: If the remote device is out of reach or turned off, it can take a considerable amount of time for the Services dialog box to appear—it may appear to be frozen.Note: The CH column shows the RFCOMM channel of the service if the service is RFCOMM-based. This information is not generally needed except for debugging purposes.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth SetupIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 115the remote device is rebooted. In that case, you must deactivate the service and reactivate it to detect the current RFCOMM channel.) Set PINPINs can be set for each device by pressing the Set PIN button in the Devices menu, or you can skip this step and try to connect to the device first. • Highlight a device, click on the Set Pin button, and type the PIN.You will receive a message, either that the PIN has been successfully validated or that it has been rejected.If the PIN has been validated, an asterisk (*) appears in the PIN column in the Devices list box, indicating that this device has a PIN set. Once a PIN is entered, it is saved in the registry.To remove the PIN:• Choose Set PIN, and press [ENTER].If the Ikôn attempts to connect to a remote device that has Authentication enabled and does not have a required PIN set, an Authentication Request dialog box appears. • Enter the PIN, and tap on OK to connect the devices.5.6.1.2  HeadsetThe Headset connection is initiated from this menu, and the headset speaker and micro-phone volumes can be adjusted here. Important: The remote device must have authentication enabled, otherwise the PIN authentication will fail.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth Setup116 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.6.1.3 Servers When the Bluetooth connection is initiated from your Ikôn to the remote device, the Ikôn is called the ‘client’ and the remote is called the ‘server’. The Servers menu displays the server profiles that can be activated in your Ikôn. There is currently one server profile available: Serial. • Tap on the checkbox to activate the server, and it will display the associated port name beside the server name. Once you activate a server profile, it is recommended that the Ikôn be rebooted before you try to bond from a server. 5.6.1.4 Outgoing Note: You do not need to reboot if you are deactivating a server.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth SetupIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 117Outgoing Port acts as a serial port that can be used to connect to a list of Bluetooth devices (one at a time), but you have the freedom to switch on-the-fly.The Outgoing Port checkbox allows you to create the Outgoing port. When the port is cre-ated, the Outgoing menu lists the port name.The Outgoing list dialog box displays a list of services marked as ‘Outgoing’. The * column indicates the currently selected service. You can tap on Unselect to reset the current selec-tion, or you can tap on Select to make a selection. The Remove button deletes the service from the outgoing list.The Prompt menu determines the behaviour of the pop-up Selection menu. Choosing Everytime causes the Selection menu to be displayed each time an outgoing port is created. If you choose Once, the menu is displayed only when a partner service is not selected.To display the Selection menu at any time:• Press [CTRL] [ALT] [F1], and switch the partner Bluetooth device. If a connection to a partner device already exists, the connection is dropped and another con-nection to the newly selected device is created instantly without disrupting the application that has opened the outgoing port.5.6.1.5 Active Conn. The Active Conn. menu lists the Name, Address, and Type of the currently active connec-tions. The table is periodically updated, but it can take a few seconds before it reflects the Note: To add a service to the Outgoing port, an active service must first be deactivated. Then you can choose the ‘Outgoing’ option from the Activation menu (highlight a service, right-click or press the [SPACE] bar to display the Activation menu).
Chapter 5: ConfigurationBluetooth Setup118 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manualactual list of connections. The Type column of the table shows ‘ACL’ or ‘SCO’. The Con-nection list table shows the connections for scanning as well as the service connections.5.6.1.6 Properties The Properties menu displays information about your Ikôn, and provides some port options.The Device Name field shows the device name of your Ikôn. This name can be changed (see the Note on the previous page for details).Device Class shows the Class of Device (e.g. desktop, Ikôn), which is always set to Handheld.Local Bluetooth Address shows the address of your Ikôn radio. Port Prefix is used to set the port name to either BSP or COM. When the name is set to BSP, BSP2 to BSP9 are available for activated services (including the server). When COM is chosen, COM7 to COM9 are available.Note: You can change the device-name and description of your radio by clicking on the System icon in Control Panel, which will open the System Properties dialog box. Click on the Device Name tab to access the menu and change your settings. Then click on OK.Although the name will have changed in the Properties menu in Bluetooth Controls, the radio only reads it on boot-up. For the changes to take effect, you must reset the Ikôn (for reset instructions, see “Resetting The Ikôn” on page 26).
Chapter 5: ConfigurationThe Bluetooth GPRS WAN ConnectionIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 119NQuery Retry (Name Query Retry) governs the number of times the Ikôn will attempt to query the names of other Bluetooth devices if the first attempt fails. (When the Ikôn scans for other devices, it sometimes fails to scan names.) 5.6.1.7 Search For The Search For menu allows you to specify the services for which the Bluetooth radio Note: Keep in mind that setting this parameter to a higher value will lengthen the scan time.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationThe Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection120 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual4. In the Ikôn, set up the internet parameters by choosing the Network And Dial-up Connections icon from the Control Panel 5. Choose the Make New Connection icon.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationThe Bluetooth GPRS WAN ConnectionIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 1216. In the Make New Connection dialog box, choose Dial-Up Connection. Enter a name for your GPRS network connection.7. Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box.8. In the drop-down menu labelled Select a modem, choose the name of the modem with which you want to connect, and then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box.The Ikôn communicates via Bluetooth to your Bluetooth-equipped cellular telephone and retrieves the parameters for the Device Properties dialog box. The Ikôn then disconnects.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationThe Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection122 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual9. Under the Call Options tab, turn off Cancel the call if not connected within, and press [ENTER] to save your changes.10. In the Modem dialog box, choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationThe Bluetooth GPRS WAN ConnectionIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 123The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent. Once you’ve specified all the necessary information, choose the Finish button.11. In the Control Panel, choose the Dialing icon.12. The values in the Dialing Properties dialog box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications.Once you’ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements, press [ENTER] to save your changes.13. At this point, you’ll need to return to the Control Panel, and choose the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationTotal Recall124 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual14. In the network connection window, the new network configuration, in this case GPRS Network is displayed. Tap on the new icon.When you tap on your new connection, an onscreen message indicates the status of your connection: connected, disconnected, error messages, and so on. 5.7 Total RecallTotal Recall is a Psion Teklogix utility developed to maintain applications and settings during a cold boot. This utility is based on a backup and restore concept.•In the Control Panel, choose the Total Recall icon
Chapter 5: ConfigurationCreating A Backup ProfileIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 1255.7.1 Creating A Backup ProfileIn the drop-down menu, you can choose from four options: Create Backup Profile, View Se-lected Profile, Restore Selected Profile and Delete Selected Profile. Keep in mind however that until a profile is created, the only available option is Create Backup Profile.• Choose the Next button to begin the process.Profile InformationThis dialog box lists the possible storage destinations for the profile file.1. To begin, type a name for the profile in the field labelled Profile Name. 2. Choose the Profile Type you want to create:For this device only—creates a backup that is manually restored by the operator.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationCreating A Backup Profile126 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualAutoRestore for this device only—creates a profile that automatically restores itself fol-lowing a restart.AutoRestore for this and other devices—creates a profile that automatically restores after resuming from a restart, but it will not contain the touchscreen calibration coordi-nates or the Wireless radio settings.3. Finally, choose the Profile Location: \Flash Disk. 4. Tap on the Next button to display the next dialog box Add Files.Add FilesBy default, All Files is selected so that all installed or copied files, database entries, and the Registry will be saved. You can, however, limit the backup to databases, and/or the registry only. By tapping the checkbox next to these items, you can add or remove a check mark to enable or disable the option.The Select Files option allows you to select predefined file types.• Remove the check mark next to All Files. You’ll notice the checkbox next to Select Files changes  , indicating that additional options are available.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationCreating A Backup ProfileIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 127• Choose this icon   next to Select Files to view your options.Choosing By Individual File displays a pop-up menu where you can tailor the list of files you want to back up.To add a file to your backup list:• Choose Add Files. Browse to and choose the files you want to add to your list. To remove a file from your backup list:• Choose Remove Files—a dialog box is displayed listing the files that will be backed up. • Highlight the item you want to remove from the list, and tap on the Remove button.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationCreating A Backup Profile128 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualChoosing By File Type allows you to select the file types that you want backed up.View SelectionsDepending on what you have selected for inclusion in your profile, you can view a list of the selected files, databases and/or registry.• Choose the Next button to perform the operation.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationRestoring A ProfileIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 129Perform The Operation• Choose the Backup button to start the process, and create a profile.5.7.2 Restoring A ProfileTo manually restore a profile:• Choose Restore Selected Profile from the drop-down menu, and choose the Profile Name displayed in the drop-down menu. 5.8 TweakITNote: You can also manually restore an auto restore profile located in flash or a storage device.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationAdvanced Interface And Network130 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User ManualThis utility allows you to ‘tweak’ or adjust Advanced system settings (interface, network and servers), User settings (font size and docking port message), and provides a Registry Editor.5.8.1 Advanced Interface And NetworkAP DensityThis option allows you to determine the signal strength at which the Ikon radio will begin searching for a new Access Point (AP): High, Medium or Low. If, for example, this option is set to High, the radio will begin searching for a new Access Point while still at a fairly strong signal strength. Setting AP Density to Low will cause the radio to wait until the signal strength is significantly low before attempting to connect to another Access Point.Depending on your site configuration—for example, the shelving, the Access Point cover-age, etc.—a higher setting may improve through-put, increase and maintain signal strength, and reduce missed transmissions.Enable IPv6This option allows you to enabled Internet Protocol specification, version 6, that has been published to use 128-bit IP address (replacing version 4).
Chapter 5: ConfigurationAdvanced Services SettingsIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 131Modem LoggingWhen this option is enabled, the Ikôn logs AT commands (e.g., dial-out information, pass-word string, etc.) that the administrator can monitor for debugging purposes. Modem commands are stored in: \MdmLog.txt.Radio Power ManagementWhen this option is enabled, access points that support it will use Radio Power Management guidelines to control the client (Ikôn) radio. Access points determine how often the Ikôn radio enters sleep mode when no activity is detected to reduce power consumption on the client side. Another benefit is that when Radio Power Management is enabled, even when no activity is detected, the access point does not disassociate the Ikôn (client). 5.8.2 Advanced Services SettingsFTP ServerThis option is enabled by default to allow file transfers. Keep in mind that data transfer in either direction is restricted to the Temp folder—that is, data are always loaded from the FTP Server to the Temp  folder and from the Temp folder to the FTP Server.If this option is disabled, a warm reset must be performed to accept the change.SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) ServerThe SNTP Server Name typed in this dialog box is used to synchronize Ikôn time with the time server time. A warm reset must be performed once the server name as been entered.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationUser Display Settings132 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.8.3 User Display SettingsUser Font SizeThis option allows you to adjust the size of the font used the Ikôn display: Large, Normal or Small.5.8.4 User System Settings
Chapter 5: ConfigurationRegistry EditorIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 133Docking Port MessageChecking this box blocks the message that normally pops up on the display when the Ikôn is docked.5.8.5 Registry EditorThis option is reserved for senior administrators who have a strong understanding of registry keys and values. Careless registry editing can cause irreversible damage to the Ikôn.5.9 Error ReportingError Reporting allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts.• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel. Tap on the Error Reporting icon.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationTeklogix Error Handling Service134 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.10 Teklogix Error Handling Service• Tap on Start>Settings>Control Panel. Tap on the Teklogix Error Handling Service icon.Teklogix Error Handling Service is an error diagnostic tool. Tapping in the checkbox next to Enable error reporting enables this service.5.10.1 ErrorLogInfo• To log an error, tap on the ErrorLogInfo tab.• Choose an Error Level, and tap on FlushToFile to log the information file.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationThe Storage ManagerIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 135Psion Teklogix personnel can help you retrieve and forward the information file to our offices.5.11 The Storage ManagerThe Storage Manager allows you to view information about the storage devices present in the Ikôn, such as a microSD flash card.5.11.1 Formatting A Memory CardFormatting a memory card bulk-erases it. Once a card is erased, partitions may be created in it, similarly to those on a hard drive. Memory-card devices are normally ‘mounted’ (made available to the system) automatically when they are inserted. They must be dismounted before they can be formatted.To format an entire memory card:1. Choose Start> Settings>Control Panel. 2. In Control Panel, double-click on the Storage Manager icon. The Storage Manager menu opens:3. Choose the memory card from the drop-down list.4. Press the Dismount button to dismount the memory card. All partitions on the card will be dismounted.5. Press the Format button to format the memory card.All partitions and information on the card will be erased during the formatting process.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationCreating Partitions136 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual5.11.2 Creating PartitionsOnce the card is formatted, new partitions can be created in it. The default is to create one partition that occupies the whole card, but a card can be divided into more than one partition if desired. Each partition appears as a separate folder in Windows Explorer.To create new partitions:1. Tap the New button next to the Partitions list box. The Create New Partition dialog box appears:2. Type a name for the partition. 3. If more than one partition is desired, uncheck the Use All Available Disk Space checkbox, then specify the desired number of sectors to be used by the partition:4. Tap OK. The new partition appears in the Partitions list:Note: The sector size of the card is given on the left-hand side of the Storage Properties dialog.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationPartition ManagementIkôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual 137The new partition is automatically mounted. This is indicated by an asterisk (*) next to its name in the partition list. Any unallocated space on the card is indicated at the left, and addi-tional partitions can be created in it. 5.11.3 Partition ManagementPartitions can be individually dismounted, mounted, deleted, or formatted as well. These and additional tasks are available from the Partition Properties dialog:To dismount a partition:1. Choose the desired partition. 2. Tap the Properties button. The Partition Properties dialog appears.3. Tap the Dismount button. The partition is dismounted. The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list.To delete a partition:1. Select the desired partition. 2. Tap the Delete button. A warning dialog appears.3. Tap the OK button. The partition is deleted.To format a partition:1. Choose the desired partition. 2. Tap the Properties button. The Partition Properties dialog appears.
Chapter 5: ConfigurationPartition Management138 Ikôn Rugged PDA (Windows CE 5.0) User Manual3. Tap the Dismount button. The partition is dismounted. The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list.4. Tap the Format button. The Format dialog appears: 5. Choose your format options. These options include:• Version of file system (FAT-16, for devices holding up to 4 GB; or FAT-32, for devices containing up to 32 GB).• Number of FATs (File-Allocation Tables).• Number of entries allowed in the root directory.• Cluster size (.5 KB to 64 KB).There are also two checkboxes, which govern:• Whether to use the transaction-safe FAT file system (TFAT). This file system keeps multiple copies of the file-allocation table, changing one while maintaining another as a backup.• Whether to perform a quick format. Quick formatting removes all reference to data in the partition without erasing the actual partition. The partition will be treated as empty, and new data will overwrite it.6. Tap Start. The partition is formatted. To mount a partition:1. Choose the desired partition.

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