Psion 7525MGSM Hand Held Computer User Manual WORKABOUT PRO QUICK START GUIDE

Psion Inc Hand Held Computer WORKABOUT PRO QUICK START GUIDE

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Users Manual Part 1 Revision 1

WORKABOUT PRO M/C
Hand-Held Computer
Quick Start Guide
March 11, 2004 PN 8000025.A
ISO 9001 Certified
Quality Management
System
© Copyright 2004 by Psion Teklogix Inc.,
Mississauga, Ontario
This document and the information it contains is the property of Psion
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of Psion Teklogix manufactured goods and services. Furthermore, this docu-
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in any manner detrimental to the interests of Psion Teklogix Inc.
All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Return-To-Factory Warranty
Psion Teklogix warrants a return-to-factory warranty for a period of one year.
In some regions, the warranty exceeds this period. Please contact your local
Psion Teklogix office for details. For a list of offices, refer to “Support Ser-
vices & Worldwide Offices” on page 29. The warranty on Psion Teklogix
manufactured equipment does not extend to any product that has been tam-
pered with, altered, or repaired by any person other than an employee of an
authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion Teklogix terms
and conditions of sale for full details.
Service
When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature
of the failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the fail-
ure occurred. Type, model, and serial number should also be provided.
Before returning any products to Psion Teklogix, please call the Customer
Services Group for a Return Authorization number.
Support Services
Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its
customers. For detailed information, please refer to “Support Services &
Worldwide Offices” on page 29.
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to make this material complete, accurate, and up-
to-date. Psion Teklogix Inc. reserves the right to make changes without notice
and shall not be responsible for any damages, including but not limited to
consequential damages, caused by reliance on the material presented, includ-
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Table Of Contents
1. Basic Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Charging The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Installing The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Switching The Unit On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 The Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2.1 Battery Swap And Runtime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Modifier Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.2 The Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.3 Adjusting The Keypad Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 The Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4.1 Colour Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4.2 Monochrome Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.5.1 The LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.5.2 Onscreen Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5.3 Audio Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3. Navigating In Windows CE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Navigating A Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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3.3 The Startup Desktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.3.1 Accessing Desktop Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
3.3.2 The Taskbar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.4 The Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
3.5 Using A Dialogue Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4. General Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1 Caring For The Touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2 Cleaning The WORKABOUT PRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Safety Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Program License Agreements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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1. Basic Preparation
Important:
All approval and safety information is outlined in the
‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer User
Manual’ – part number 8000024. This manual is
available on our web site www.psionteklogix.com
through the Teknet extranet. It is important that you
review all safety guidelines before charging a battery
or operating a scanner.
This quick start guide provides basic information on the operation
and features of the Psion Teklogix WORKABOUT PRO M (Mono-
chrome) and WORKABOUT PRO C (Colour) Hand-Held Compu-
ter. For more detailed information, refer to the
WORKABOUT PRO
M/C Hand-Held Computer User Manual (PN 8000024)
or the docu-
mentation supplied with the application you are using.
Typically, WORKABOUT PROs are configured at the factory and
arrive ready for use.
1.1 Charging The Battery
Batteries shipped from the factory are not charged. They must be
fully charged prior to use. Full capacity may not be reached until at
least 5 full charge/discharge cycles have been performed.
1.2 Installing The Battery
• Turn the fasteners at the base of the battery cover counter-
clockwise to unlock the cover and remove it. The top of the
stylus is shaped to help you loosen the fasteners.
• Insert the
charged
battery. Replace the battery cover, and turn
the fasteners at the base of the battery cover clockwise to lock
the battery in place.
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Note:
If you are using a docking station, you can insert an
uncharged battery, dock the unit and switch it on.
1.3 Switching The Unit On
• Press and hold down the <ENTER/ON> key for at least
one second to switch the unit on.
• When the LED flashes green, release <ENTER/ON>.
A splash screen displaying the
Psion Teklogix
logo and the
Microsoft® Windows CE .NET
logo appears followed by the
startup desktop.
Note:
If the unit was already in use – the unit may be off (suspend
state) – pressing <ENTER/ON> ‘wakes’ the unit from this
state. The screen in which you were working prior to the sus-
pend state is displayed.
1.4 Switching The Unit Off (Suspend)
• Press the <BLUE> key, and then press <ENTER/ON> to
switch off the WORKABOUT PRO.
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2. Getting To Know The WORKABOUT PRO
2.1 Features
Stylus
(pointing tool)
Sound Port
LED
(Light Emitting Diode)
Microphone
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Battery Cover
Tether Port
Low Insertion
Battery Cover
Fasteners
Force (LIF) Port
Audio Jack
End Cap
Back Cover
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2.2 The Battery
The WORKABOUT PRO will operate with a standard 1800 mAh
Lithium Ion battery pack, a high-capacity 2700 mAh Lithium-Ion
battery pack or three AA alkaline batteries. If you are using a Lith-
ium Ion battery pack, the battery pack must first be charged.
Warning:
Before charging or using the battery pack, it is critical
that the safety information in this section be reviewed
and that all warnings are strictly followed.
BATTERIES ARE CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS
WASTE. For proper disposal, forward all used batteries
to one of:
Psion Teklogix Inc. Psion Teklogix Corp.
2100 Meadowvale Blvd. 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario Suite 500
Canada Erlanger, Kentucky
L5N 7J9 USA 41018
Psion Teklogix S.A.
La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes; BP 421000
13591 Aix-En-Provence
Cedex 3; France
Warning:
TO PREVENT the battery from leaking acid, generating
heat or exploding, adhere to precautions below.
• The battery incorporates built-in safety devices. To ensure
their proper function, do not disassemble or alter any parts
of the battery.
• Do not short-circuit the battery by directly connecting any of
the exposed terminals with metal objects such as wire. Do not
transport or store the battery together with metal objects such
as necklaces, hair pins, etc.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
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• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source such as a
fire or heater.
• Do not immerse the battery in water.
• When charging, use the battery charger specifically designed
for the battery.
• Do not pierce, strike, throw or step on the battery.
• Do not directly solder the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet, vehicle
cigarette lighter, etc.
• Do not put battery into a microwave oven or pressurized
container.
• Do not use the battery in combination with primary batteries
(such as dry-cell batteries) or batteries of different capacities
or brands.
• Immediately remove the battery from the device or battery
charger and stop use if the battery gives off an odour, gener-
ates heat, becomes discoloured or deformed, or in any way
appears abnormal during use.
• Do not continue charging the battery if it does not recharge
within the specified charge time.
• The battery may burst or ignite if the battery leaks. Always
ensure that it is away from any exposed flames.
• If leaking electrolyte sprays into your eyes, rinse them with
clean running water, and immediately seek medical attention.
• Do not store the battery in extremely high temperatures
(e.g., a vehicle, strong direct sunlight, etc.). This may cause
the battery to overheat or ignite, and it may also reduce the
performance and service life of the battery.
• Do not use in areas where static electricity is greater than
what the manufacturer guarantees.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children
.
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2.2.1 Battery Swap And Runtime
Under normal operating conditions, fully charged 1800 mAh batter-
ies hold a charge for up to 8 hours. 2700 mAh batteries can hold a
charge for up to 12 hours.
2.3 The Keyboard
The keyboard is equipped with a set of standard keys along with a
<ORANGE> and a <BLUE> modifier key to provide access to addi-
tional keys and system functions. These additional keys are
colour coded in
orange
and
blue
print above the standard keys.
Arrow Keys
Scan Key
Contrast Key
Display
Backlight Key
Scan Key
Orange Key
Blue Key
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2.3.1 Modifier Keys
The <SHIFT>, <CTRL>, <ALT>, <ORANGE> and <BLUE> keys
are
modifier
keys. Pressing a modifier key changes the function of
the next key pressed. For example, a square bracket is printed
in
orange
print above the <4> key. Pressing the <ORANGE> key
followed by the <4> key displays a square bracket rather than the
number 4.
The <SHIFT>, <CTRL> and <ALT> keys operate much like a desk-
top keyboard except that they are not chorded – two keys cannot be
held down simultaneously. The modifier key must be pressed first
followed by the key whose function you want modified.
Activating Modifier Keys
When a modifier key is pressed once, the modifier key icon displays the
key in
lowercase
letters in the taskbar. For example, pressing <CTRL>
once displays
ctrl key
in the taskbar. Once the next key is pressed, the
modifier key becomes inactive and disappears from the taskbar.
Locking Modifier Keys
When a modifier key is pressed twice, it is ‘locked’ on. A ‘locked’
modifier key icon displays the key in
uppercase
letters in the taskbar.
For example, pressing the <BLUE> key twice locks it on – it is dis-
played as
BLUE KEY
in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
The locked modifier key remains active until it is pressed a third time
to unlock or turn it off.
2.3.2 The Keys
The <SHIFT> Key
Used to display uppercase alpha characters and provide access to
the symbols above the numeric keys.
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The Arrow Keys
Contained in the round disk-shaped key at the top of the keyboard.
Moves the cursor around the screen – up, down, left and right.
The <BKSP/DEL> Key
Moves the cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly
entered key stroke.
<DEL> key (<BLUE> <BKSP>) erases the character at the cur-
sor position.
The <CTRL> And <ALT> Key
Modify the function of the next key pressed and are application
dependent.
The <TAB> Key
Usually moves the cursor to the next field to the right or down-
ward. Pressing <ORANGE> <TAB> move the cursor backward.
The <ESC> Key
Generally used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu,
dialogue box or activity and return to the previous one.
The <SPACE> Key
Inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialogue
box, the <SPACE> key enables (
√
) or disables a checkbox.
The <SCAN> Keys
Activate the scanner beam while pressed. For units without inter-
nal scanners, these keys are inoperable.
The Function Keys – <F1> to <F10>
Perform special, custom-defined functions. These keys are
accessed by pressing <BLUE> followed by numeric keys
<1> to <10>. They can be used with the Windows CE .NET
operating system or another application.
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The Macro Keys – <M1> to <M3>
Contain up to 20 programmable characters (“positions”) and exe-
cutable keys. These keys are accessed by pressing <ORANGE>
followed by alpha keys <O>, <P> or <Q>. When pressed, the
macro key executes a custom-defined string of characters, includ-
ing executable keys.
2.3.3 Adjusting The Keypad Backlight
To adjust the intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions
under which this backlight is activated
• In the
Control Panel,
choose the
Keyboard
icon.
Note:
Access may be restricted to supervisory use.
• In the
Keyboard Properties
dialogue box, open the
Backlight
tab.
2.4 The Display
Depending on the type of display – colour or monochrome – you can
adjust the backlight or contrast of the display to improve character
visibility.
Adjusts light intensity.
Determines the duration
of time that the keyboar
d
backlight stays on when
unit is not in use.
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2.4.1 Colour Display
Adjusting The Backlight
The display backlight can be adjusted manually.
• Press the Backlight key < > to cycle through from light to
darkest, and then back to lightest. Press <ORANGE> < >
to cycle backward from darker to lighter.
To set the range of the backlight:
• Choose the
Display
icon in the
Control Panel.
• Display the
Backlight
tab.
Note:
For units equipped with monochrome screens, the Backlight
key < > turns the backlight on or off. Backlight intensity
cannot be adjusted.
Note also that adjustments may be restricted to supervisory
use only.
Sets duration of time the backlight
Sets duration of time the backlight
Adjusts the light intensity of the
backlight.
stays on at the configured intensity
when the unit is not in use.
stays on at half the configured
intensity when the unit is not in use.
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2.4.2 Monochrome Display
Adjusting The Contrast
Note:
Contrast adjustment is only available on hand-helds
equipped with monochrome screens. Contrast has no effect
on units with colour screens.
The display contrast can be adjusted from the keyboard using the
Contrast key < > just below the arrow keys.
• Press this key until you are satisfied with the contrast adjust-
ment. Press <ORANGE> < > to shift contrast backward.
To set the range of the contrast on a monochrome screen:
• In the
Control Panel,
choose the
Display
icon and select the
Con-
trast tab.
Note:
Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervi-
sory use only.
2.4.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen
Note:
This function may be restricted to supervisory use.
Adjusts the display contrast.
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If the touchscreen has never been calibrated or if the stylus pointer is
not accurate when you tap on an item:
• In the
Control Panel,
choose the
Stylus
icon, select the
Calibration
tab, and then tap on the
<Recalibrate>
button.
• Follow the onscreen directions to calibrate the display.
2.5 Indicators
WORKABOUT PROs use an LED (Light Emitting Diode),
onscreen messages and audio tones as indicators.
2.5.1 The LED
A single, two-coloured LED is located on the left side of the unit,
just above the <BKSP> key. When you press <ENTER/ON>, the
LED flashes green to indicate that the unit has been powered up. The
LED table below outlines the behaviour of the LED while the unit is
docked in a charger.
Keep in mind that the application running on the WORKABOUT
PRO can dictate how the LED operates. Review the documentation
provided with the application to determine LED behaviour.
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2.5.2 Onscreen Indicators
The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system
status indicators.
The taskbar changes dynamically, and only those icons that are
applicable are displayed. For example, if a Bluetooth radio is not
installed, this icon is not displayed in the taskbar. Double-tapping on
an icon displays the associated dialogue box.
Windows® Start Button
You can display the
Start Menu
by tapping on the Windows® Start
button in the taskbar.
LED Behaviour Indication
Solid Green Battery charge complete.
Solid red Charge in progress.
Blinking red Alarm.
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Modifier Key Indicators
<SHIFT>, <CTRL>, <ALT>, <BLUE> and <ORANGE> are modi-
fier keys that have onscreen indicators to show when a key is active
or locked. If a modifier key is pressed once to activate it, the key is
displayed in the taskbar in
lowercase
characters. If a modifier key is
pressed twice, it is ‘locked on’ and the onscreen indicator is dis-
played in
uppercase
letters in the taskbar.
Battery Gauge
Battery icons are a visual indication of the remaining battery power.
If the unit is using external AC power, an AC icon is displayed.
Battery Charge
The battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the hand-
held battery is being charged.
LIF and USB Devices
When a device such as a docking station or a charger is connected to
the USB (tether) port or the LIF (Low Insertion Force) port and is
activated, an associated icon appears in the taskbar.
Full 75% 50% 25% Empty AC Connection
New device connected: LIF Port New device connected: USB Port
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Security Level
Security levels can be set to limit access and prevent inadvertent
changes to application settings.
Bluetooth Radio
If a Bluetooth radio is installed, this icon is displayed in the taskbar.
2.5.3 Audio Indicators
The audio speaker provides a variety of sounds and can be config-
ured to emit a sound under various conditions. Refer to ‘Volume
Adjustment’ in the
‘WORKABOUT PRO Hand-Held Computer User
Manual’
for details.
Note:
The volume can also be adjusted using the V
olume & Sound
Properties
dialogue box in the
Control Panel
.
Adjusting The Speaker Volume
The volume keys are located above the <A> and <B> keys and are
used to adjust the volume emitted from your unit.
The
increase volume
key is labelled with a plus symbol and the
decrease volume
key is labelled with a minus sign .
To adjust the speaker volume:
• Press the <BLUE> key twice to lock it ‘on’.
• Press the
increase volume
<A> key or the
decrease
volume <B> key until the volume meets your needs.
• Press the <BLUE> key again to ‘unlock’ it.
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3. Navigating In Windows CE
On WORKABOUT PROs, the ‘point and click’ action associated
with a desktop computer mouse is accomplished by tapping a stylus
on the touchscreen. In addition, every ‘point and click’ action, an
equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available.
3.1 Navigating A Touchscreen
All WORKABOUT PROs are equipped with a touchscreen and a
stylus.
To prevent damage to the touchscreen, use only the stylus provided –
never use a screw driver or other sharp objects.
To open a file, launch an applet or open a folder:
• Tap the stylus on the appropriate icon.
Note: If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accu-
rately, it may need recalibration. Refer to “Calibrating The
Touchscreen” on page 14.
3.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard
You can also use the keyboard to choose icons and navigate dialogue
boxes, display the desktop, and so on.
Unlike a desktop computer, the WORKABOUT PRO does not sup-
port key chording (pressing two keys at the same time). You must
press one key followed by the next in sequence.
Operation Key or Key Combination
Switch between applications <ALT> <TAB>
Open task manager screen <ALT> <ESC>
Move cursor Arrow keys
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3.3 The Startup Desktop
When the unit boots up, the startup desktop is displayed. Applica-
tions stored in the Startup folder start up immediately. The Startup
folder is located in: \Windows\Startup and \Flash Disk\Startup.
3.3.1 Accessing Desktop Icons
• Double-tap on the icon to open a window or, in the case of an
application icon, launch an application.
Open file, folder or icon <ENTER>
Exit & Save <ENTER>
Close/Exit & Do Not Save <ESC>
Navigate Dialogue Boxes Next field: <TAB>
Move cursor up: <SHIFT><TAB>
Display next tab : <CTRL> <TAB>
Select Radio Button/
Press Button
<SPACE>
Go to Start Menu <BLUE><.>

Navigation menu