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December 2, 2004 Part No. 8000007.B

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shipment. The warranty on Psion Teklogix manufactured equipment does not extend

to any product that has been tampered with, altered, or repaired by any person other

than an employee of an authorized Psion Teklogix service organization. See Psion

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Service

When requesting service, please provide information concerning the nature of the

failure and the manner in which the equipment was used when the failure occurred.

Type, model, and serial number should also be provided. Before returning any

products to the factory, call the Customer Services Group for a Return

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Psion Teklogix provides a complete range of product support services to its custom-

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Helpdesk. The Helpdesk coordinates repairs and training, helps you to troubleshoot

problems over the phone and arranges for technicians or engineers to come to your

site. For contact information and a listing of worldwide ofﬁces, please refer to

Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Ofﬁces

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MDC Acknowledgments:

This product includes software developed by MDC and its licensors. This product

includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Tool-

kit (http://www.openssl.org/)". This product includes cryptographic software written

by Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com). This product includes software written by Tim

Hudson (tjh@cryptsoft.com).

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BLE TO THE LICENSE OF THE SOFTWARE TO YOU.

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ONTENTS

Program License Agreements

..............................I

Approvals And Safety Summary

...........................xiii

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 About This Manual ............................3

1.2 Text Conventions .............................4

1.3 About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer ..................5

1.3.1 Features...............................5

1.3.2 The 7530 Hand-Held Computer ..................7

1.3.3 Regulatory Labels .........................9

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

2.1 Preparing The 7530 For Operation ....................13

2.1.1 Equipment You Need To Get Started ...............13

2.1.2 Charging The Battery .......................13

2.1.3 Attaching Carrying Accessories ..................13

2.1.3.1 Attaching The Hand Strap ................14

2.1.3.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip ................15

2.2 Powering Up The 7530 And Conﬁguring The Radio ...........16

2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The 7530 On........17

2.2.2 Configuring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 ....18

2.2.3 Assigning An IP Address .....................24

2.2.4 Name Servers Tab .........................25

2.2.5 Advanced Features .........................26

2.2.5.1 Rearranging Preferred Networks ............26

2.2.5.2 Deleting A Preferred Network..............27

2.2.5.3 Changing Network Properties ..............27

2.3 Checking The Scanner ..........................27

2.4 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files...........27

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2.5 Calibrating The Touchscreen ......................28

2.6 Resetting The 7530 Hand-Held .....................28

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530

3.1 Features Of The 7530 ..........................31

3.2 The Battery................................32

3.2.1 Battery Safety ...........................32

3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack ...........32

3.2.3 Charging The Battery .......................33

3.3 Switching The 7530 Hand-Held On And Off ..............34

3.4 The Keyboard ..............................35

3.4.1 Modifier Keys...........................35

3.4.1.1 Activating Modiﬁer Keys................36

3.4.1.2 Locking Modiﬁer Keys.................36

3.4.2 The Keys .............................36

3.4.3 The 58-Key Keyboard ......................37

3.4.4 The 36-Key Keyboard ......................38

3.4.5 The Keypad Backlight ......................40

3.5 The Display ...............................40

3.5.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight.................40

3.5.2 Adjusting The Contrast ......................41

3.5.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen ...................41

3.6 7530 Indicators..............................42

3.6.1 LEDs ...............................42

3.6.1.1 Charge LED ......................43

3.6.1.2 Radio Trafﬁc LED ...................44

3.6.1.3 Scan LED........................44

3.6.1.4 User Application LED .................44

3.6.2 Onscreen Indicators........................45

3.6.3 Audio Indicators .........................47

3.6.3.1 Adjusting The Beeper Volume .............48

3.7 Internal Scanners.............................48

3.7.1 Scanning Techniques .......................49

3.7.2 Scan LED Indicators .......................49

3.7.3 Troubleshooting..........................50

3.7.4 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners....50

3.7.5 Operating Internal PDF Laser Scanners .............51

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3.7.6 Operating Internal Two Dimensional (2D) Imager Scanners . . .51

3.8 Connecting & Disconnecting Tethered Peripherals............52

3.9 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time ...........53

3.9.1 Storing Batteries ..........................55

3.10 Monitoring The Network Connection...................55

3.11 Uploading Data In A Docking Station ..................56

3.12 General Maintenance ...........................56

3.12.1 Caring For The Touchscreen....................56

3.12.2 Cleaning The 7530 .........................57

Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE

4.1 Navigating In Windows CE And Applications ..............61

4.1.1 Navigating Using A Touchscreen And Stylus ...........61

4.1.2 Navigating Using The Keyboard..................62

4.2 Working With Files, Folders And Programs ...............63

4.3 The Startup Desktop............................64

4.3.1 The Desktop Icons .........................65

4.3.2 The Taskbar ............................66

4.3.2.1 Using The Taskbar ....................66

4.3.2.2 Customizing The Taskbar ................67

4.4 The Start Menu ..............................68

4.4.1 The Desktop ............................68

4.4.2 Security Settings ..........................69

4.4.3 The System Tray ..........................70

4.4.4 The Task Manager .........................71

4.4.5 Cycle Tasks.............................71

4.4.6 Power Info .............................71

4.4.7 Programs ..............................72

4.4.8 Settings ...............................73

4.4.9 Run .................................74

4.4.10 Shutdown..............................75

4.5 Using A Dialogue Box ..........................76

Chapter 5: Configuration

5.1 Remote Desktop Connection .......................83

5.2 Pocket PC Compatibility .........................83

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5.3 The Control Panel ............................83

5.4 Control Panel Icons ...........................84

5.5 Basic Setup................................88

5.5.1 Display Properties.........................88

5.5.1.1 Display Contrast ....................88

5.5.1.2 Display Backlight ...................89

5.5.1.3 Display Appearance ..................91

5.5.2 Keyboard Properties .......................92

5.5.2.1 Key Repeat .......................92

5.5.2.2 Keyboard Backlight ..................93

5.5.2.3 Keyboard One Shot Modes...............94

5.5.2.4 Keyboard Macro Keys .................95

5.5.2.5 Unicode Mapping ...................97

5.5.3 Volume And Sound Properties ..................99

5.5.3.1 Volume Adjustments ..................99

5.5.4 Power Management Properties ..................100

5.5.4.1 Battery Capacity ....................100

5.5.4.2 Power Saving Schemes.................101

5.5.4.3 Suspend Threshold ...................102

5.5.4.4 Charger Details .....................103

5.5.5 Stylus Properties .........................103

5.5.5.1 Setting Double-Tap Sensitivity.............104

5.5.5.2 Touchscreen Calibration ................104

5.5.6 Certificate Assignment ......................105

5.7 Scanner Properties Setup ........................118

5.7.1 Scanner Options..........................118

5.7.2 Bar Codes .............................121

5.7.2.1 Code 39 Settings ....................122

5.7.2.2 Code 128 Settings ...................124

5.7.2.3 EAN 13 Settings ....................125

5.7.2.4 EAN 8 .........................126

5.7.2.5 UPC And EAN Settings ................127

5.7.2.6 UPC A Settings.....................127

5.7.2.7 UPC E Settings .....................127

5.7.2.8 Codabar.........................128

5.7.2.9 Code 93.........................128

5.7.2.10 Code 11.........................128

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5.7.2.11 Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................129

5.7.2.12 MSI Plessey ......................129

5.7.2.13 Discrete 2 of 5 .....................129

5.7.2.14 IATA 2 of 5 ......................130

5.7.2.15 Postal: Australian ...................130

5.7.2.16 Postal: Japanese ....................130

5.7.2.17 Postal: Korean .....................130

5.7.2.18 Postal: PlaNET.....................131

5.7.2.19 Postal: PostNET ....................131

5.7.2.20 Postal: Royal Mail ...................131

5.7.2.21 2D DataMatrix.....................131

5.7.2.22 2D Maxicode......................131

5.7.2.23 2D PDF-417 ......................131

5.7.2.24 2D Micro PDF-417 ..................132

5.7.2.25 2D QR Code ......................132

5.7.2.26 2D RSS Code .....................132

5.7.2.27 Aztec ..........................132

5.7.3 Translations ...........................132

5.8 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) Setup ........134

5.8.1 Contact Tab............................135

5.8.2 Communities Tab ........................136

5.8.2.1 Adding A Community .................137

5.8.2.2 Modifying A Community Setting ...........138

5.8.2.3 Removing An Existing Community ..........138

5.8.3 Trap Destination Tab.......................139

5.8.3.1 Enabling Authentication TRAPS ...........139

5.8.3.2 Adding A Destination .................139

5.8.3.3 Changing A Destination ................140

5.8.3.4 Removing A Trap Destination .............140

5.8.4 Permitted Hosts Tab .......................141

5.8.4.1 Adding A Host .....................141

5.8.4.2 Changing A Host....................142

Chapter 6: Tekterm Application

6.1 The Tekterm Application ........................147

6.2 Additional Keyboard Functions .....................147

6.2.1 Function Keys And Softkeys...................147

6.2.1.1 Function Keys .....................147

6.2.1.2 Softkey Function Keys.................148

6.2.2 Macro Keys............................149

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6.3 Keyboard Modes.............................150

6.3.1 View Mode ............................150

6.3.1.1 Changing Font Sizes ..................150

6.3.1.2 Panning The Screen Contents .............150

6.3.1.3 Exiting View Mode ...................151

6.3.2 Using The Task Manager To Switch Between Applications. . .152

6.4 The Tekterm Status Area.........................153

6.5 TESS Emulation .............................154

6.5.1 Configuration ...........................154

6.5.2 Working With Multiple Sessions .................154

6.5.3 The Field Types..........................154

6.5.4 IBM 5250 Emulation Keys ....................155

6.5.5 Data Entry.............................155

6.5.5.1 TESS Edit Modes And Cursor Movement .......156

6.5.5.2 <DEL> Key Behaviour In TESS ............157

6.5.5.3 <BKSP> Key Behaviour In TESS ...........158

6.5.6 TESS Status Message.......................159

6.5.7 Lock Messages ..........................160

6.5.8 Control Commands ........................160

6.5.9 Resetting A TESS Session ....................160

6.5.10 The Local Menu .........................161

6.5.11 Selecting Another Host Computer ................161

6.5.12 Queuing Mode ..........................162

6.6 ANSI Emulation .............................162

6.6.1 Configuration ...........................162

6.6.2 Sending Data To The Host ....................163

6.6.3 Psion Teklogix Keyboard And VT220 Equivalent Keys.....163

6.6.4 Block Mode (Local Editing) ...................164

6.6.5 Working With Sessions......................165

6.6.5.1 Establishing A New Session ..............165

6.6.5.2 Listing Sessions And Moving To Other Sessions . . .165

6.6.5.3 Closing A Session ...................165

6.6.5.4 Printing A Screen....................166

6.6.5.5 Smart Echo – Disabling ................166

6.7 The Radio Statistics Screen .......................166

6.8 The Tekterm Startup Display Menu ...................168

6.9 Working With Menus ..........................169

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6.9.1 Using The Keyboard To Navigate Through Menus .......170

6.9.1.1 Sub-Menus.......................170

6.9.1.2 Numeric Parameters ..................170

6.9.1.3 Y/N Parameters ....................171

6.9.1.4 Alpha Parameters ...................171

6.9.1.5 String Entry Parameters ................171

6.9.2 Using The Touchscreen To Navigate Through Menus .....173

6.9.2.1 Sub-Menus.......................173

6.9.2.2 Numeric Parameters ..................174

6.9.2.3 Y/N Parameters ....................174

6.9.2.4 Alpha Parameters ...................174

6.9.2.5 String Entry Parameters ................174

6.9.3 Saving Changes To Parameters .................175

6.9.4 Retrieving Default Parameter Values ..............175

6.10 Resetting The 7530 Hand-Held Computer ...............175

6.11 The Parameters Menu ..........................176

6.11.1 Security Settings .........................176

6.12 Display Options .............................177

6.13 More Parameters ............................177

6.14 Radio Parameters ............................179

6.15 System Parameters ...........................180

6.15.1 Keyboard .............................181

6.15.1.1 Macro Control Panel..................181

6.15.1.2 Indicators........................182

6.15.1.3 Softkeys ........................182

6.15.1.4 Ctrl Panel .......................182

6.15.2 Audio ...............................183

6.15.3 Power Mgmt Ctrl Panel .....................184

6.15.4 Security..............................185

6.15.4.1 Default Mode .....................185

6.15.4.2 User Level Options ..................185

6.15.4.3 Sup. Password .....................186

6.15.4.4 Allow Teklogix ....................186

6.16 Scanner Control Panel..........................187

6.17 View Manager..............................187

6.17.1 Split Screen............................188

6.17.1.1 Splitting And Displaying Screens ...........189

6.17.1.2 Moving Between Split Screens ............190

6.17.1.3 Toggling Between Full & Split Screens ........190

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6.17.1.4 Using The Asterisk As A Wild Card ..........190

6.17.2 Custom Characters (Unicode™) .................191

6.17.2.1 Creating A Unicode™ Character............191

6.17.2.2 Displaying The Unicode™ Pop-up Window......192

6.18 Applications ...............................194

6.18.1 ANSI Settings...........................195

6.18.1.1 Host Conn .......................196

6.18.1.2 Screen..........................199

6.18.1.3 Xmit Modes ......................202

6.18.1.4 Kbd Modes .......................206

6.18.1.5 Edit Modes .......................209

6.18.1.6 Serial ..........................210

6.18.1.7 Host Char Set......................210

6.18.1.8 Anchor View ......................211

6.18.2 TESS Settings...........................212

6.18.2.1 Host Conn. .......................213

6.18.2.2 Screen..........................214

6.18.2.3 Characters .......................216

6.18.2.4 Tests ..........................218

6.18.2.5 Features.........................219

6.18.2.6 Scanner .........................223

6.18.2.7 Fields ..........................224

6.18.2.8 Anchor View ......................227

6.18.2.9 Emulation........................227

6.19 Ports– Tether And Console........................235

6.19.1 Tether And Console Port Peripheral Options...........235

6.19.2 Tether And Console Port Parameter Settings...........236

6.19.3 Tether And Console Port Scan-See Parameters .........239

6.19.3.1 Scan-See Sub-Menu – Mapping The Viewport ....239

6.19.3.2 Scan-See Keyboard Mapping .............244

6.20 Network .................................244

6.20.1 Network Ctrl Panel Settings ...................245

6.20.2 802.IQ v2 .............................245

Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

7.1 External Bar Code Readers .......................251

7.1.1 PowerScan™ Standard, LR and XLR Bar Code Scanners....251

7.1.2 Entering Data With The Bar Code Reader ............251

7.2 The 7530 Battery.............................251

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7.2.1 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions .............252

7.3 Important Charger Safety Instructions .................253

7.4 Chargers .................................254

7.5 Gang Charger ..............................254

7.5.1 Installation ............................255

7.5.2 Operator Controls ........................255

7.5.3 Charge Indicators.........................256

7.5.4 Charging Batteries ........................256

7.5.5 Troubleshooting .........................257

7.5.5.1 Excessive Charge Duration ..............257

7.5.5.2 Indicator Flashing Red.................257

7.5.5.3 Power LED Does Not Light Up ............257

7.5.5.4 Indicator Does Not Light When Battery Installed. . . 258

7.6 Combo Charger .............................258

7.6.1 Installation ............................258

7.6.2 Operator Controls ........................259

7.6.3 Using the Combo Charger With The 7530............259

7.6.4 Charging The Spare Battery ...................259

7.6.5 Charge Indicators.........................260

7.6.6 Troubleshooting .........................260

7.7 Combo Dock ..............................261

7.7.1 Installation ............................261

7.7.2 Using The Combo Dock .....................261

7.7.3 Network Access .........................261

7.7.4 Troubleshooting .........................262

7.8 Quad Dock ...............................262

7.8.1 Installation ............................262

7.8.2 Indicators And Controls .....................263

7.8.3 Using The Quad Dock ......................263

7.8.4 Network Access .........................263

7.8.4.1 Network Addressing ..................263

7.8.5 Battery Charging .........................263

7.8.6 Troubleshooting .........................264

7.8.6.1 Network Link Unsuccessful ..............264

7.8.6.2 7530 LED Does Not Light When Docked.......264

7.9 Portable Docking Module (PDM)....................264

7.10 Bluetooth Peripherals ..........................268

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7.11 The 7530 Picker Cradle .........................268

7.11.1 Picker Cradle Mounting Recommendations ...........269

7.11.1.1 Mounting Template...................269

7.11.2 Wiring Guidelines ........................270

7.11.3 Using The Picker Cradle .....................270

7.11.4 Maintaining The Picker Cradle ..................270

7.11.5 Powered Cradle Installation In High Voltage Vehicles .....271

7.11.5.1 Extreme Wet Environments ..............271

7.11.6 Powered Cradle Installation ...................272

7.11.6.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The Cradle .........273

7.11.7 The Port Replicator ........................274

Chapter 8: Specifications

8.1 7530 Hand-Held Computer Speciﬁcations ...............277

8.2 Radio Speciﬁcations ...........................279

8.3 Bar Code Scanning............................279

8.3.1 Internal Scanners .........................279

8.3.2 Internal Scanner Port .......................280

8.3.3 External Scanners .........................280

8.4 Internal Scanner Speciﬁcations .....................281

8.4.1 SE1200 High Performance & Long Range Specs ........281

8.4.2 SE1200 Advanced Long Range & SE2223 PDF Specs .....282

8.4.3 Decode Zones ...........................284

8.5 External Scanner Speciﬁcations .....................284

8.5.1 PowerScan™ LR and XLR Industrial Scanner Specs ......284

8.5.2 PowerScan™ Standard Range Scanner Specs ..........287

8.6 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack ........................288

Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Offices

A.1 Support Services .............................A-1

A.1.1 Canada and USA: Technical Support and Repair Services . . .A-1

A.1.2 International Support.......................A-1

Appendix B: Port Pinouts

B.1 7530 Tether Port Pinout .........................B-1

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B.2 Docking Station Connector .......................B-1

B.3 Battery Contacts.............................B-2

Appendix C: USB Setup Application

C.1 USB Setup................................C-1

C.1.1 Launching The Application ...................C-1

C.1.2 Pre-Installation: Updating usbstor.inf And wceusbsh.inf ....C-2

C.1.3 Installation: Installing The 7530 As a Device On Your PC . . . C-4

C.1.4 Post Installation .........................C-5

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APPROVALS AND SAFETY SUMMARY

Declaration Of Conformity

Product: 7530 Hand Held Micro-computer with Portable Docking Module

Application of Council R&TTE Directive: 1999/5/EEC

Directive(s): EMC Directive: 89/336/EEC

Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC

Conformity Declared Article 3.1a (Health): EN 60950: 2000

to Standards: Article 3.1b (EMC): EN 301 489-17: v1.1.1; 09-2000

Article 3.2 (RF Spectrum): EN 300 328-2: v 1.1.1; 07 2000

EN 55022: 1998 + Am 1, Class B;

EN 61000-3-2; EN 61000-3-3

EN 55024:1998;

EN 61000-4-2; ±4kV CD; ±8kV AD

EN 61000-4-3; 3V/m, 80-1000 MHz

EN 61000-4-4; ±1kV Power lines

EN 61000-4-5; ±1kV Differential mode

EN 61000-4-6; 3VRMS, 150kHz-80MHz

EN 61000-4-11; AC Mains Ports

Manufacturer: PSION TEKLOGIX INC.

2100 Meadowvale Boulevard

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

L5N 7J9

Year of Manufacture: 2003

Manufacturer’s Address PSION TEKLOGIX S.A.

in the European La Duranne; 135 Rue Rene Descartes; BP 421000

Community: 13591 Aix-En-Provence

Cedex 3; France

Type of Equipment: Information Technology Equipment

Equipment Class: Commercial and Light Industrial

I the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment speciﬁed above conforms to

the above directives and standards.

Manufacturer: Rob Williams

Vice President of Engineering

Psion Teklogix Inc. Ontario

Legal Representative Domique Binckly

Vice President International Sales

Psion Teklogix S.A. France

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FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DoC)

Applicant’s Name & Address: PSION TEKLOGIX

2100 Meadowvale Blvd.

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada L5N 7J9

Contact Person: Iain Roy

Telephone No.: (905) 813-9900

US Representative’s Name & Address: 1810 Airport Exchange Blvd., Suite 500

Erlanger, KY, 41018, USA

Contact Person: Joe Musgrave

Telephone No.: (859) 372-4106

Equipment Type/Environment: Computing Devices

Trade Name / Model No.: 7530 Hand Held Micro-computer with

Portable Docking Module

Year of Manufacture: 2004

Standard(s) to which Conformity is Declared:

The 7530 Hand Held Micro-computer with Portable Docking Module, supplied by Psion

Teklogix, has been tested and found to comply with FCC PART 15, SUBPART B -

UNINTENTIONAL RADIATORS, CLASS B COMPUTING DEVICES FOR

HOME & OFFICE USE.

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment as tested is representative within

manufacturing tolerance to units.

Applicant Legal Representative in U.S.

Signature Signature

Rob Williams Joe Musgrave

Full Name Full Name

Vice President of Engineering V.P. Global Solutions, Americas

Position Position

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Erlanger, KY 41018, USA

Place Place

July 4, 2003 July 4, 2003

Date Date

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This equipment complies with Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Psion Teklogix, the party

responsible for compliance, may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

1. FCC Information to Users

For Class B Unintentional Radiators:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-

lation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guaran-

tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

2. Warning to Users

Warning: Changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by Psion

Teklogix Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

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LASER WARNINGS

For your own safety, it is critical that you comply with the following warnings:

CAUTION

Do not look into the laser beam or point the beam at people or animals.

CAUTION

Using controls or adjustments, or performing procedures other than those

speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

This product contains a laser scanner that emits less than 1.2 mW maximum radiant

power at a wavelength of 650nm or 680nm. This product complies with 21 CFR

1040.10, 1040.11 and DIN EN 60825-1: 2001, and is classiﬁed as a Class 2 laser

product.

The SE1200 ALR has an maximum radiated power less than 1.4 mW; according to

EN 60825-1: 2001 it is classiﬁed as a Class 3B laser product.

DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE

Operating Psion Teklogix equipment where explosive gas is present may

result in an explosion.

DO NOT REMOVE COVERS OR OPEN ENCLOSURES

To avoid injury, the equipment covers and enclosures should only be

removed by qualiﬁed service personnel. Do not operate the equipment

without the covers and enclosures properly installed.

WARNING: This portable RF transmitting device has been tested and found to

comply with FCC and IC RF exposure requirements with the maximum SAR of 0.5

Watts/Kg with body tissue. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-

located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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CAUTION!Danger of explosion if a 7530 battery is incorrectly handled, charged,

disposed of or replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to

the instructions described in “Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions” on

page 252. Carefully review all battery safety issues.

VORSICHT!Explosiongefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie Ersatz nur

durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleichwertigen

Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

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INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 About This Manual ..............................3

1.2 Text Conventions ...............................4

1.3 About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer ....................5

1.3.1 Features .................................5

1.3.2 The 7530 Hand-Held Computer .....................7

1.3.3 Regulatory Labels ............................9

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Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Manual

1.1 About This Manual

This manual describes how to conﬁgure, operate and maintain the Psion Teklogix

7530 hand-held computer.

Chapter 1: Introduction

provides a basic overview of the 7530 hand-held.

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

describes the steps required to get the 7530 ready for operation.

Chapter 3: Getting To Know Your 7530

describes the 7530 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, how to use the internal scanner, and so on.

Chapter 4: Working With Windows CE

describes the Microsoft® Windows® CE desktop and how to use it. This

chapter also outlines the basics of moving around a Windows CE window,

selecting and opening icons, ﬁles, folders and working with a Windows

dialogue box.

Chapter 5: Conﬁguration

provides a description of the Windows CE Control Panel and how to use it

to conﬁgure the 7530, along with the scanners attached to the hand-held,

and so on.

Chapter 6: Tekterm Application

describes TESS and ANSI operations. This chapter also provides descriptions of

the Tekterm parameters.

Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

describes the peripherals and accessories available for your 7530 hand-held.

Chapter 8: Speciﬁcations

details radio, hand-held computer and battery speciﬁcations.

Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Ofﬁces

provides the helpdesk phone number at the Mississauga, Ontario, Canada ofﬁce

and details the support services available. This appendix also lists the world-

wide ofﬁce addresses and phone numbers.

Appendix B: Port Pinouts

includes 7530 pinouts.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Text Conventions

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1.2 Text Conventions

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.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer

1.3 About The 7530 Hand-Held Computer

The 7530 is a ruggedized hand-held personal computer, running the Microsoft®

Windows® CE.net operating system. It is intended 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 the variety of

scanners available. Optimization for speciﬁc operational environments is supported

with a wide range of peripheral options and carrying accessories.

1.3.1 Features

• Rugged design:

- sealed from water and dust to IP54 (light rain) rating.

- withstands multiple drops of up to 6.5 feet onto concrete.

• Large 240 x 320 portrait mode display that is available in colour or black

and white with or without a touchscreen

• Automatic backlighting for both the display and the keypad.

- automatic backlight and contrast control.

- daylight readable screen.

• Processor and memory:

- Intel PXA255 400Mhz CPU with 32 MB FLASH and 64 MB RAM

standard.

• Microsoft® Windows® CE.net operating system

• Application software:

- Internet Explorer for CE.

- Tekterm terminal emulation.

• Ergonomic keyboard designed to accommodate left- and right-handed use.

• Two keyboard formats available:

- 58-key with 6 function keys (standard).

- 36-key large button with 10 function keys.

- keypads feature EL backlight for visibility in low-light conditions.

• Wireless communication:

- Compact FLASH slot normally equipped with an IEEE 802.11b

11 Mbps 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio.

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- standard antenna integrated onto radio card.

- optional high performance internal antenna available.

- Bluetooth SD I/O radio.

• Expansion slot:

- SD I/O slot that supports extra FLASH memory (up to 512 MB)

• Programming environment:

-HTML

- .net Compact framework

- Java, Visual C++

• Bar code applications:

- internal 1D and 2D scan engines.

- internal CMOS image capture scan engine.

- supports decoded and undecoded tethered scanners.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The 7530 Hand-Held Computer

1.3.2 The 7530 Hand-Held Computer

Figure 1.1 7530 With 63-Key Keyboard

Chapter 1: Introduction

The 7530 Hand-Held Computer

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Figure 1.2 7530 Docking Port

Figure 1.3 Tether Port

Figure 1.4 Scanner Window

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Regulatory Labels

1.3.3 Regulatory Labels

Figure 1.5 Laser Warning Labels

Figure 1.6 Radio Labels

Chapter 1: Introduction

Regulatory Labels

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Figure 1.7 Manufacturer’s Label

Warning: Using controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than

those speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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BASIC CHECKOUT 2

2.1 Preparing The 7530 For Operation .....................13

2.1.1 Equipment You Need To Get Started .................13

2.1.2 Charging The Battery .........................13

2.1.3 Attaching Carrying Accessories ...................13

2.1.3.1 Attaching The Hand Strap ..................14

2.1.3.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip ..................15

2.2 Powering Up The 7530 And Conﬁguring The Radio ............16

2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The 7530 On .........17

2.2.2 Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530 .....18

2.2.3 Assigning An IP Address .......................24

2.2.4 Name Servers Tab...........................25

2.2.5 Advanced Features ..........................26

2.2.5.1 Rearranging Preferred Networks ..............26

2.2.5.2 Deleting A Preferred Network ................27

2.2.5.3 Changing Network Properties ................27

2.3 Checking The Scanner ...........................27

2.4 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files............27

2.5 Calibrating The Touchscreen ........................28

2.6 Resetting The 7530 Hand-Held .......................28

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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

Preparing The 7530 For Operation

2.1 Preparing The 7530 For Operation

Typically, 7530 hand-helds are conﬁgured at the factory and arrive ready for use.

Although the 7530 is equipped with an internal Compact Flash and SD I/O slot,

these slots are not intended for user modiﬁcation. If a device needs to be changed or

added in these slots, contact qualiﬁed Psion Teklogix personnel. Refer to

Appendix A: Support Services And Worldwide Ofﬁces for the service number

closest to you.

2.1.1 Equipment You Need To Get Started

You’ll need:

• A 7530 compatible battery charger, docking station or portable docking

module (PDM) with power supply.

• An operating wireless network (if you are not operating the equipment in

batch mode).

• A medium Phillips head screwdriver.

2.1.2 Charging The Battery

Important: The 7530 uses a high capacity Lithium-Ion battery. It is critical

that you review the battery safety guidelines in “Lithium-Ion

Battery Safety Precautions” on page 252 before 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.

7530 batteries can be charged using a gang charger or the 7530 internal charger.

When using the internal charger, a suitable power source is required. All chargers

and docking stations are described in Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

beginning on page 254.

2.1.3 Attaching Carrying Accessories

Psion Teklogix recommends that a carrying accessory – a hand strap, pistol grip or

shoulder strap – be installed on the 7530 before use.

If your hand-held is not ﬁtted with a hand strap or pistol grip, you can install either

using the carrying accessory kit supplied. You’ll need:

• A Phillips head screwdriver.

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Attaching The Hand Strap

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Important: Do not use adhesives such as Loctite to secure the screws on the

carrying accessories. These chemicals may damage the plastic

casing.

2.1.3.1 Attaching The Hand Strap

Note: A Phillips head screwdriver is required.

Two Phillips head screws are provided with the hand strap.

• Attach the strap to the two threaded inserts located at the back of the 7530

near the top of the unit.

Figure 2.1 Attaching The Hand Strap

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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

Attaching The Pistol Grip

• Stretch the handstrap toward the base of the 7530, and hook the bottom of

the handstrap into the slot near the base of the battery pack.

Figure 2.2 Hooking The Hand Strap To The 7530

2.1.3.2 Attaching The Pistol Grip

Note: A Phillips head screwdriver is required.

The pistol grip is attached to the back of the 7530 using the four threaded inserts in

the upper part of the 7530 casing. Four black #4-40 Phillips head screws are

provided with this accessory.

Note: Prior to installation, make sure the trigger mechanism is securely

snapped into the pistol grip body and that the trigger operates properly.

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• Position the pistol grip so that it ﬁts snugly over the back of the unit and

the inserts on the back of the 7530 align with the holes in the pistol grip.

Figure 2.3 Attaching The Pistol Grip

• Using a Phillips screwdriver, securely fasten the pistol grip to the back of

the 7530.

2.2 Powering Up The 7530 And Conﬁguring The Radio

Note: Psion Teklogix offers a Portable Docking Module (PDM) along with its

power supply to help speed the checkout and conﬁrmation process for

your 7530. The PDM can power your hand-held with or without a battery

installed in the 7530. Refer to Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accesso-

ries beginning on page 249 for more information about this accessory.

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Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

Installing The Battery And Switching The 7530 On

2.2.1 Installing The Battery And Switching The 7530 On

If you are not using a docking station or PDM:

• Slide the charged battery with the contoured plastic facing you into the

7530. Click the battery into place.

Figure 2.4 Installing The Battery

Note: If you are using a docking station, you can insert an uncharged battery,

dock the unit and switch it on.

If you are using a PDM, you can conﬁgure your unit without a battery, with

a charged battery or with an uncharged battery.

If you are using a hand strap:

• Hook the bottom of the hand strap into the slot at the base of the battery.

To switch the 7530 on:

• Press and hold down the <ENTER/ON> key for at least one second.

• When all four LEDs ﬂash orange, release the <ENTER/ON> button.

A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Microsoft®

Windows® CE. net logo appears. When Windows® CE has successfully loaded, the

startup desktop is displayed.

Note: The screen may go blank for a few seconds after the splash screen loading

bar reaches the end. This is part of the normal Windows CE cold boot

process. The desktop is displayed after a few moments.

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2.2.2 Conﬁguring An IEEE 802.11 Radio Installed In The 7530

The most common 802.11b settings are conﬁgured as defaults. However, there are

some ﬁelds that must be completed, including the SSID of your access point and the

security methods implemented in the network (including access keys).

Important: If the 7530 is equipped with a radio that has never been conﬁg-

ured, the radio settings dialogue box opens automatically when

the unit is powered on. In this case, skip to Step 4 on page 20.

To conﬁgure the 802.11b radio:

1. Press <BLUE> 0 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>.

If you have a touchscreen, tap on the Windows® Start Menu button in the

taskbar, and tap on Settings>Network and Dial-up Connections.

Figure 2.5 Network And Dial-Up Connections

Note: You can also press <CTRL> <ESC> to display the Start Menu.

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2. Choose the radio icon to open the 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings window – in

the sample screen this is labelled $NETWLAN1.

Figure 2.6 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings Window

3. Wireless Statistics Tab

When you choose the Wireless LAN icon, an 802.11b Wireless LAN Settings

window ($NETWLAN1 in the sample below) is displayed.

Figure 2.7 Wireless Statistics

This tab lists your radio statistics. Choosing the Zero button resets the statis-

tics of the last four items – Packets IN, Packets OUT, IN errors and OUT errors.

• Press the <TAB> key followed by the <RIGHT> arrow key to display

the next tab in this window – Wireless Information.

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4. Wireless Information Tab

The options under this tab display existing networks to which you can

connect, and it allows you to add a new network or modify the settings

for an existing network.

Note: Configure button – To change the settings in an existing network, highlight

the network you want to modify, and choose the Conﬁgure button to display

the Wireless Properties dialogue box.

Connect button – To force connection to a speciﬁc, existing network, highlight

the network to which you want your 7530 to connect, and choose the Connect

button.

Figure 2.8 Wireless Information Tab

This tab lists available networks – any access points that are broadcasting

an SSID, and it lists preferred networks – networks that you have conﬁg-

ured. Since access points are generally secure, they will most likely not

be listed here. By default, 7530 attempts to connect to preferred networks.

This behaviour can be changed by enabling (√) ‘Automatically connect to non-pre-

ferred networks’ in the Advanced dialogue box (page 26).

•To add a new conﬁguration, press the <TAB> key to highlight the

Add New button, and press <ENTER>. A blank Wireless Properties dialogue

box is displayed.

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5. Wireless Properties

Figure 2.9 Wireless Properties Dialogue Box

Network name (SSID):

• Type the appropriate SSID (Service Set Identiﬁer) in the ‘Network name

(SSID):’ text entry ﬁeld at the top of this dialogue box.

The Network name ﬁeld can contain a maximum of 32 characters. The name

assigned here is listed as a preferred network.

Important: Keep in mind that the 7530 will only communicate with access

points that are conﬁgured with the same SSID.

Ad Hoc And Infrastructure

If you are using an “Infrastructure” network – one in which 7530s must

pass data through an access point – leave the checkbox next to ‘This is an ad

hoc network’ blank.

If you are using an “Ad Hoc” network – a network in which 7530s pass data

directly to other 7530s without an access point – press the <TAB> key to

highlight ‘This is an ad hoc network’, and press the <SPACE> key to enable (√)

Ad Hoc.

Encryption

WEP (Wired-Equivalent Privacy) encryption prevents others from acciden-

tally accessing your network. If you are not using encryption, you can

choose ‘Disabled’ from the dropdown encryption menu. Otherwise, leave

this ﬁeld as is.

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Authentication

802.11 supports two subtypes of network authentication services: Open

and Shared. Under Open authentication, any wireless station can request

authentication. The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless

station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity

of the sending station. The receiving station then sends back a frame that

indicates whether it recognizes the identity of the sending station.

Under Shared authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have

received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from

the 802.11 wireless network communications channel.

Network Key:

This text box is used to specify a 5 or 13 ASCII character sequence or an

equivalent 10 or 26 Hexadecimal digit sequence that matches the active

WEP key on the access point.

• To assign a Network key, press <TAB> to highlight ‘The key is provided auto-

matically’, and press the <SPACE> key to disable this option.

Figure 2.10 Accessing Network Key And Key Index

Key Index:

This ﬁeld is used to identify the WEP key.

• Enter a value from 1 to 4.

Disable this option to

access

Network Key

Key Index

fields.

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Enable 802.1x authentication

“802.1X” is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area

networks. It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet

network, whether wired or wireless. A security protocol packet such as TLS

or MD5 encapsulated in an “EAP” is used in conjunction with the “802.1x”

standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer. Available EAPs are listed

in the dropdown menu next to the ‘EAP’ option.

• To activate “802.1X”, press <TAB> to highlight ‘Enable 802.1x authentica-

tion’, and press the <SPACE> key to enable (√) it.

EAP Type (Extensible Authentication Protocol):

This dropdown menu lists the EAP types available on your system. The

items in this dropdown menu will vary depending on your network setup.

Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select

a ‘Certiﬁcate’. By selecting the Properties button, you will be able to select a

Certiﬁcate. “Certiﬁcate Assignment” on page 105 provides a website that

outlines how to create certiﬁcates for your network.

6. Saving and exiting the radio setup.

Once you have completed your conﬁguration, press <ENTER> or tap

on OK.

The connection you created will be listed in the Wireless Information tab as a preferred

network. The radio will search for the SSID and will compare the WEP and

authentication information you speciﬁed. If there is a match between your 7530

settings and the access point settings, the 7530 will communicate on the network

through the access point.

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2.2.3 Assigning An IP Address

If your network is not using a DHCP server, you will need to assign an IP address.

• In the $NETWLAN1 Settings window, press the <TAB> key followed by the

<LEFT> arrow key to display the IP Information tab.

Figure 2.11 IP Information

Note: Choosing the Renew button forces the 7530 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 7530 is dropped from the net-

work.

To deﬁne a static IP address:

• Highlight the Conﬁgure... button, and press <ENTER>.

Figure 2.12 Deﬁning An IP Address

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Name Servers Tab

• Press the <DOWN> arrow key to highlight Specify an IP address.

• Press the <TAB> key to move from ﬁeld to ﬁeld, and type an IP, Subnet Mask

and Default Gateway address. Press <ENTER> to save your information.

2.2.4 Name Servers Tab

Note: If DHCP is enabled, name server addresses are assigned automatically.

• In the $NETWLAN1 Settings window, press the <TAB> key followed by the

<LEFT> arrow key to display the IP Information tab.

• In the IP Information tab, highlight the Conﬁgure... button, and press

<ENTER>.

• Press the <TAB> key followed by the <RIGHT> arrow key to display the

Name Servers tab.

Figure 2.13 Name Servers Tab

The DNS and WINS ﬁelds in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional

WINS and DNS resolvers. The format for these ﬁelds is ###.###.###.###.

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2.2.5 Advanced Features

To display the Advanced Wireless Settings dialogue box:

• Highlight the Advanced... button in the Wireless Information tab and press

<ENTER>.

This window lists the available preferred networks.

Figure 2.14 Advanced Settings

2.2.5.1 Rearranging Preferred Networks

The 7530 attempts to connect with the networks listed in this dialogue box in

sequence, beginning at the top of the list. If you need to rearrange this list of

networks – move networks up and down in the list:

• Press the <TAB> key to move the cursor into the networks list.

• Use the <UP> or <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight the network that you

want to move up or down in the list.

• To move the highlighted item in the list upward or downward, press <TAB>

to highlight the Up or Down button, and press <ENTER>.

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Deleting A Preferred Network

2.2.5.2 Deleting A Preferred Network

To delete a network from this list:

• Press the <TAB> key to highlight the networks list.

• Use the <UP> or <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight the network that you

want to remove.

• Highlight the Delete button, and press <ENTER>.

2.2.5.3 Changing Network Properties

To change the properties of an existing preferred network:

• Highlight the network that you want to modify.

• Press <TAB> to highlight the Properties button, and press <ENTER>.

• Make any necessary changes in the Wireless Properties dialogue box, and press

<ENTER> to save the changes.

2.3 Checking The Scanner

If your 7530 is equipped with an internal scanner, it will successfully decode most

1D bar codes as delivered. Press the SCAN button and check for a valid decode on

any UPC bar code. If desired, set the “Dot Time” parameter to zero in the ‘Teklogix

Scanners’ applet in the Control Panel to turn off the default aiming dot.

Performance is improved if you disable all unneeded bar codes under the ‘Bar

Codes’ dialogue screen. Review “Scanner Properties Setup” on page 118 for details

about bar codes.

2.4 Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® To Work With Files

ActiveSync® – Microsoft PC connectivity software – can be used to connect the

7530 to PCs running this software. By connecting the 7530 to a PC with a cable and

running ActiveSync on the PC, you can:

• View 7530 ﬁles from Windows Explorer.

• Drag and drop ﬁles between the 7530 and the PC in the same way that you

would between PC drives.

• Back up 7530 ﬁles to the PC, then restore them from the PC to the

hand-held again, if needed, and so on.

Note: You’ll need the USB setup utility to conﬁgure the .ini ﬁle. For information

about this USB application, refer to Appendix C: USB Setup Application.

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To install ActiveSync, follow the step-by-step instructions provided with the

program’s setup wizard. Refer to the following website for details:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/resources/downloads/pocketpc/activesync35.mspx

2.5 Calibrating The Touchscreen

If your 7530 is equipped with a touchscreen, it will need to be calibrated. Refer to

“Calibrating The Touchscreen” on page 41 for details.

2.6 Resetting The 7530 Hand-Held

Important: Because Psion Teklogix cannot guarantee what has been saved

(registry) after a reset, this should be considered as a last resort.

To reset the 7530:

• Press and hold down the <BLUE> key and the <ENTER/ON> key simulta-

neously for a minimum of six seconds.

A reset results in a complete reboot of the unit. All RAM memory contents are lost.

The contents of the ﬂash memory and memory card may be preserved, but Psion

Teklogix cannot guarantee. However, you should keep in mind that When the 7530

is reset, the screen displays the Psion Teklogix and Microsoft® Windows® CE.net

splash screen before displaying the startup desktop.

Note: You do not need to reset your 7530 after conﬁguring the radio.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 7530 33

3.1 Features Of The 7530 ............................31

3.2 The Battery .................................32

3.2.1 Battery Safety.............................32

3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack .............32

3.2.3 Charging The Battery .........................33

3.3 Switching The 7530 Hand-Held On And Off ................34

3.4 The Keyboard ................................35

3.4.1 Modiﬁer Keys.............................35

3.4.1.1 Activating Modiﬁer Keys ..................36

3.4.1.2 Locking Modiﬁer Keys ...................36

3.4.2 The Keys ...............................36

3.4.3 The 63-Key Keyboard ........................37

3.4.4 The 37-Key Keyboard ........................38

3.4.5 The Keypad Backlight ........................40

3.5 The Display .................................40

3.5.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight ...................40

3.5.2 Adjusting The Contrast ........................41

3.5.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen .....................41

3.6 7530 Indicators ...............................42

3.6.1 LEDs .................................42

3.6.1.1 Charge LED .........................43

3.6.1.2 Radio Trafﬁc LED ......................44

3.6.1.3 Scan LED ..........................44

3.6.1.4 User Application LED ....................44

3.6.2 Onscreen Indicators..........................45

3.6.3 Audio Indicators ...........................47

3.6.3.1 Adjusting The Beeper Volume ................48

3.7 Internal Scanners ..............................48

3.7.1 Scanning Techniques .........................49

3.7.2 Scan LED Indicators .........................49

3.7.3 Troubleshooting............................50

3.7.4 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners......50

3.7.5 Operating Internal PDF Laser Scanners ...............51

3.7.6 Operating Internal Two Dimensional (2D) Imager Scanners.....51

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3.8 Connecting & Disconnecting Tethered Peripherals .............52

3.9 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time ............53

3.9.1 Storing Batteries............................55

3.10 Monitoring The Network Connection ...................55

3.11 Uploading Data In A Docking Station ...................56

3.12 General Maintenance............................56

3.12.1 Caring For The Touchscreen.....................56

3.12.2 Cleaning The 7530..........................57

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Features Of The 7530

3.1 Features Of The 7530

Figure 3.1 Front Of 7530

Figure 3.2 Back Of 7530

Ambient Light Sensor

Tether Port

Docking Port

7530 Screen

Sound Port

Stylus

(Pointing Tool) Scanner Window

Battery Pack

Tether Port

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3.2 The Battery

The 7530 hand-held operates with a Lithium-Ion battery pack. Preparing the

hand-held unit for operation requires that a battery pack be charged and installed in

the unit.

3.2.1 Battery Safety

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 section entitled “Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions”

beginning on page 252.

3.2.2 Removing And Installing The Battery Pack

Note: TURN OFF THE 7530 HAND-HELD BEFORE REMOVING THE

BATTERY PACK. If you do not turn the hand-held off before removing

the battery, it may be necessary to reboot the unit. Any active sessions

will be lost.

Removing The Battery Pack

• If your 7530 is equipped with a hand strap, unhook it from the base of the

battery.

• Press down the release tab at the top of the battery, and slide the battery out.

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Charging The Battery

Installing The Battery Pack

To install the battery pack:

• Slide the battery pack with the contoured plastic facing you into the 7530.

Click the battery into place.

Figure 3.3 Installing The Battery Pack

• If your computer is equipped with a hand strap, insert the hook at the end of

the hand strap into the slot at the base of the battery.

3.2.3 Charging The Battery

Important: FOR DETAILED INFORMATION about 7530 chargers and

docking stations, refer to Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Acces-

sories beginning on page 249. For battery safety, refer to “Lith-

ium-Ion Battery Safety Precautions” beginning on page 252.

All batteries must be charged before use. The 7530 battery can be charged with a

variety of chargers. These include:

• 6-Gang Charger (Model #HU3006) – charges up to six Lithium-Ion batter-

ies at one time.

• Portable Docking Module (Model #HU4001 or HU1005 and HU3220 or

HU3220) – charges the 7530 battery (with the battery installed in the unit).

• Combo Charger (Model #HU3002) – a desktop charger that charges the

7530 internal battery along with a spare battery pack.

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• Combo Docking Station (Model #HU4002) – operates as both a charger

and a docking station. Operating as a charger, both the battery installed in

the computer and a spare battery can be charged simultaneously.

• Quad Docking Station (Model #HU4004) – can charge the battery of up to

four 7530s inserted in the docking station while transferring data through an

Ethernet connection.

• Powered Cradle (Model #HU1000, HU1010) – can charge the 7530 with

the battery installed in the hand-held.

It can take from 1.5 to 4 hours to charge a battery. The 7530’s intelligent charging

system protects the battery from over-charging by terminating the charge process

when the battery is at maximum capacity.

Note: Refer to “Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time” on page 53

for additional information about the 7530 battery.

Important: To avoid damaging the battery, chargers will not begin the charge

process until the battery temperature is between 0˚C (32˚F) and

39˚C (102˚F). If the battery is too hot or cold, the battery status

LED ﬂashes yellow and the charge is suspended. Refer to

Table 3.1, “Charge LEDs” on page 43 for details.

3.3 Switching The 7530 Hand-Held On And Off

Switching On The 7530

• Press and hold down the <ENTER/ON> key for at least one second.

• When all four LEDs ﬂash orange, release the <ENTER/ON> button.

A splash screen displaying the Psion Teklogix logo and the Microsoft®

Windows® CE. net logo appears followed by the startup desktop.

Note: If the 7530 is in suspend state, pressing <ENTER/ON> key ‘wakes’ the

unit from this state. The screen in which you were working before the

computer entered suspend state is displayed.

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The Keyboard

Switching Off The 7530

Important: Keep in mind that turning off the 7530 does not result in a

complete reboot; rather, the unit enters a power-saving,

“suspend” state. When the 7530 is turned on from suspend state,

operation resumes within a few seconds.

To switch off the 7530:

• Press the <BLUE> key, and then press the <ENTER/ON> key.

Important: If the word ‘BLUE’ is displayed in uppercase in the taskbar area

at the bottom of the screen, this key is locked “on” – the 7530 will

not switch off. Press the <BLUE> key again to unlock it; then

press <BLUE> <ENTER/ON> to switch the 7530 off.

If, however, you’ve disabled the “Blue Key” in the ‘One Shot’ dia-

logue box (see “Keyboard One Shot Modes” on page 94), the 7530

can be turned off even when the <BLUE> key is locked ‘on’.

3.4 The Keyboard

The 7530 offers two types of keyboard layouts – a 58-key keyboard and a 36-key,

large button keyboard. Most of the keys on these keyboards operate much like a

desktop computer. Where a key or key function is not consistent with the PC

keyboard, the differences are noted.

The <BLUE> and <ORANGE> modiﬁer keys provide access to additional keys and

system functions. These functions are colour coded in orange and blue print above

the keyboard keys.

3.4.1 Modiﬁer Keys

The <SHIFT>, <CTRL>, <ALT>, <BLUE> and <ORANGE> keys are modiﬁer

keys. Pressing a modiﬁer key changes the function of the next key pressed. For

example, on a 58-key keyboard, 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.

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The <SHIFT>, <CTRL> and <ALT> keys operate much like a desktop keyboard

except that they are not chorded (two keys held down simultaneously). The modiﬁer

key must be pressed ﬁrst followed by the key whose function you want modiﬁed.

3.4.1.1 Activating Modiﬁer Keys

When a modiﬁer key is pressed once, it is displayed in lowercase letters in the

taskbar at the bottom of the 7530 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 inactive and disappears from the taskbar.

3.4.1.2 Locking Modiﬁer Keys

When 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 <BLUE> key

twice locks it on – it is displayed as BLUE 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 (pressed a third time), the uppercase

representation at the bottom of the screen is no longer displayed.

Note: The locking function of the <ORANGE> and <BLUE> keys can be dis-

abled so that pressing either of these keys once will lock the keys ‘on’.

If you disable the ‘One Shot’ function of either of these keys, pressing the

<BLUE> and/or <ORANGE> key once will lock the key ‘on’. Pressing

the same key a second time will unlock or turn it ‘off’. Refer to “Keyboard

One Shot Modes” on page 94 for details.

3.4.2 The Keys

The <SHIFT> Key

The <SHIFT> key is used to display uppercase alpha characters and provide access

to the symbols above the numeric keys.

The Arrow Keys

The 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.

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The 58-Key Keyboard

The <BKSP/DEL> Key

The <BKSP> key (sometimes referred to as destructive backspace) moves the

cursor one character to the left, erasing the incorrectly entered key stroke.

The <DEL> key (<BLUE> <BKSP>) erases the character at the cursor position.

The <CTRL> And <ALT> Key

The <CTRL> and <ALT> keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are

application dependent.

The <TAB> Key

Typically, the <TAB> key moves the cursor to the next ﬁeld to the right or

downward.

The <ESC> Key

Generally, this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu,

dialogue box or activity and return to the previous one.

The <SPACE> Key

Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters. In a Windows dialogue

box, pressing the <SPACE> key enables (√) or disables a checkbox.

The <SCAN> Key

Pressing the <SCAN> key – the yellow key with the star-burst scan symbol on it –

activates the scanner beam while pressed. For units that do not have internal

scanners, this key is inoperable.

3.4.3 The 58-Key Keyboard

In addition to alphanumeric keys that are directly accessible on the keyboard (no key

combination is required) and the keys described in this chapter, the 58-key keyboard

also provides function keys and macro keys.

Function keys <F1> through <F24> can be used with the CE operating system or

another application. The additional function keys – <F25> through <F30> along

with the macros are not used as part of the Windows CE operating system.

All function keys and macro keys can be custom deﬁned for each application. The

Tekterm application utilizes these keys. Refer to “Additional Keyboard Functions”

on page 147 for details about Tekterm keys.

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3.4.4 The 37-Key Keyboard

On 37-key 7530s, all alpha characters are printed on the unit plastic in orange

typeface above the numeric keys. To access an alpha character, you must ﬁrst press

the <ORANGE> key and then press the numeric key above which the alpha

character you want to type is printed.

Because the alpha keys on a 37-key keyboard are laid out much like the letters on a

telephone – generally in groups of three letters per numeric key – you need to take a

few extra steps to access the alphabetic characters. The examples in this section help

illustrate how to access alpha characters.

Choosing A Single Alpha Character

Note: Keep in mind that the following examples assume that ‘One Shot’ is

enabled for the <ORANGE> key. Refer to “Keyboard One Shot Modes”

on page 94 for details.

The 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 letter ‘b’:

• Press the <ORANGE> key twice to lock it ‘on’, and press <2> twice.

• Press the <ORANGE> key again to unlock or turn it off.

To choose the letter ‘c’:

• Press the <ORANGE> key twice to lock it ‘on’.

• Press <2> three times, and then

• Press the <ORANGE> key again to unlock or turn it off.

Creating Uppercase Letters

To display a capital letter:

• Press the <ORANGE> key and then the <SHIFT> key before typing the

alpha character.

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Choosing More Than One Alpha Character From The Same Key

If you need to choose more than one alpha character from a single key, you’ll need

to press the ‘Accept’ key between alpha selections. The ‘Accept’ key is presented as

an arrow ⇒ symbol above the ‘0’ (zero) key. Pressing this key signals the 7530 to

display the alpha character you’ve chosen and await the next selection from the

same key.

For example, suppose you want to type the letters ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’. These letters are

all accessible from the numeric key, <2>.

To type the letter ‘a’:

• Press the <ORANGE> key twice to lock it ‘on’, and then press the numeric

key, <2>.

• Press the ‘Accept’ key < ⇒> to indicate that the letter ‘a’ should be

accepted and that another letter from the same key will be chosen.

To type the letter ‘b’:

• Press the <2> key twice.

• Press < ⇒> to accept the letter ‘b’.

To type the letter ‘c’:

• Press the <2> key three times.

When you have completed your alpha selections from this key, you can do one of the

following:

• If you want to choose additional alpha characters from another key(s),

leave the <ORANGE> key ‘on’, and press the next numeric key that

supports the alpha character you require.

• If you do not want to choose any additional alpha characters, press

<ORANGE> again to unlock or turn ‘off’ the key and end alpha selection.

Choosing Multiple Alpha Characters From A Range Of Keys

If you plan on choosing alpha characters from a number of different keys, you are

not required to press the ‘Accept’ < ⇒> key after each alpha selection. The < ⇒>

key is only required when you are choosing more than one alpha character from the

same key – e.g., ‘a’, ‘b’ and ‘c’ from the <2> key.

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Suppose you want to type the letters ‘a’, ‘d’ and ‘g’. These alpha characters are

accessed from the numeric keys <2>, <3> and <4>.

• With the <ORANGE> key locked ‘on’ (press twice), press <2> to type the

letter ‘a’.

• Press <3> to type ‘d’, and press <4> to type the letter ‘g’.

• To end alpha selection, press the <ORANGE> key a third time to unlock it.

3.4.5 The Keypad Backlight

The intensity of the keypad backlight and the conditions under which this backlight

is activated can be conﬁgured using the Keyboard icon in the Windows CE Control Panel.

The behaviour of the keypad backlight is tailored in the Keyboard Properties dialogue box.

Refer to “Keyboard Backlight” on page 93 for details about this option.

Note: Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only.

3.5 The Display

7530s are equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low

light conditions. The backlight switches on when a key is pressed and the ambient

light is below the set threshold. A light sensor on the front of the hand-held

determines the ambient light level. On some displays, the contrast can also be

adjusted to further improve character visibility.

3.5.1 Adjusting The Display Backlight

The behaviour of the display backlight – the ambient light threshold below which

the backlight will become active and the intensity of the backlight – can be speciﬁed

in the Display Properties dialogue box in the Windows CE Control Panel.

Note: Refer to “Display Backlight” on page 89 for details about the Display

Properties dialogue box.

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Adjusting The Contrast

3.5.2 Adjusting The Contrast

Note: In addition to the manual adjustments described in this section, the dis-

play contrast can also be adjusted using the Windows CE Control Panel.

Refer to “Display Contrast” on page 88 for details about this dialogue

box.

The display contrast can be adjusted from the unit keyboard using the <BLUE> key

and function keys <F1> and <F2>. Pressing <F1> darkens the display, and

pressing <F2> lightens the display. Keep in mind that adjusting the contrast on

a colour display is much less pronounced than on a monochrome display.

To adjust the display contrast:

• Press the <BLUE> key twice to lock it on, and then press <F1> . to

darken the display or <F2> . to lighten the display.

• Once you’ve successfully adjusted the display contrast, remember to press

the <BLUE> key again to turn it ‘off’.

3.5.3 Calibrating The Touchscreen

If your 7530 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 dialogue box in

the Windows CE Control Panel to recalibrate the screen.

• In the Control Panel, choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window.

Figure 3.4 Stylus Icon

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• Select the Calibration tab, and then choose the ‘Recalibrate’ button.

Figure 3.5 Calibration Screen

• Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate the screen.

3.6 7530 Indicators

7535s use LEDs (Light Emitting Diode), onscreen messages and audio tones as

indicators.

3.6.1 LEDs

The 7535 is equipped with four tri-coloured LEDs. This section outlines what these

LEDs indicate.

Important: If an LED is illuminated in red, the operator should be cautious

as this generally indicates an abnormal operating condition or

active laser emission.

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Charge LED

Figure 3.6 Keyboard LEDs

3.6.1.1 Charge LED

The lower-right LED is reserved for internal charger/power status. This indicator is

active even when the 7535 is inserted in a docking station (and in suspend mode) so

that the charge status of the battery can be detected easily.

*If the charge fails, refer to the charger troubleshooting sections in Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices &

Accessories beginning on page 254 for helpful details.

Table 3.1 Charge LEDs

Function Charge LED Behaviour

External power not available. LED off.

Fully charged to within 95% of charge

capacity. LED displays solid green colour.

Quick charge successfully completed to

within 75% of charge capacity. LED ﬂashes slow green.

Charge in progress. LED displays solid yellow colour.

Cell temperature out of range for charge. LED ﬂashes yellow.

Unable to charge battery. LED displays solid red colour.

Charge circuit failure.* LED ﬂashes fast red.*

Radio Traffic

Scanner

LED

LED Charge

LED

User

Application

LED

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3.6.1.2 Radio Trafﬁc LED

The upper-left LED on your 7530 ﬂashes either orange or green to indicate when the

radio transmits and receives data.

Note: Keep in mind that while the standard 802.11b radio supports the trans-

mit/receive LED, not all radios support this function.

Table 3.2 Transmit and Receive LEDs

3.6.1.3 Scan LED

Successful scans are indicated in two ways – with a scan LED and with an

audio tone.

Table 3.3 Scan LED

3.6.1.4 User Application LED

This indicator is available for user-loaded custom Windows CE applications. Refer

to the 7535 SDK Manual for details about this LED. Neither Windows CE nor

Tekterm use this LED.

Function Radio Trafﬁc LED Behaviour

Radio Transmit LED ﬂashes orange.

Radio Receive LED ﬂashes green.

Function Scan LED Behaviour

Scan in progress LED displays solid red during scan.

Successful scan LED displays solid green after decode.

Off when scan ended.

Unsuccessful scan LED ﬂashes red.

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Onscreen Indicators

3.6.2 Onscreen Indicators

The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators.

Figure 3.7 Taskbar

This display changes dynamically, and only those icons that are applicable are

displayed. For example, if a radio is not installed in your 7535, the radio signal icon

is not displayed in the taskbar.

Windows® Start Button

If you have a touchscreen, you can display the Start Menu by tapping on the Windows®

Start button in the taskbar.

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Modiﬁer Key Indicators

<SHIFT>, <CTRL>, <ALT>, <BLUE> and <ORANGE> are modiﬁer 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

– for example, pressing the <BLUE> key once displays blue key in the taskbar. If a

modiﬁer key is pressed twice, it is ‘locked on’ and the onscreen indicator is

displayed in uppercase letters in the taskbar – for example, pressing <BLUE> twice

displays BLUE KEY in the taskbar.

Battery Gauge

The battery shaped icon displayed in the taskbar provides a visual indication of the

remaining 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 7535 will be powered down.

If the 7535 is using external AC power, an AC icon is displayed in the taskbar.

Battery Charge

The battery charge icon is displayed in the taskbar when the 7535 hand-held battery

is being charged.

Radio Signal Quality

Increasing radio signal quality is represented by longer, ﬁlled bars within this icon.

AC ConnectionFull

75%

50% 25% Empty

Good No Radio

Reception Weak

Reception Link

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Audio Indicators

Tethered Devices

When a peripheral is attached to the tether port and activated, an associated icon

appears in the taskbar. The sample to the left indicates that a USB device is

connected to the tether port.

Docking Device

When a 7535 is inserted in a docking station, charger or cradle, an associated icon

appears in the taskbar.

Security Level

Security levels can be set to limit user access to 7535 settings. In addition,

applications can be restricted to prevent inadvertent changes.

3.6.3 Audio Indicators

The 7535 beeper provides a variety of sounds and can be conﬁgured to emit a sound

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.

The volume function keys are located in the top row of the keyboard. The increase

volume key is labelled with a plus symbol and the decrease volume function

key is labelled with a minus symbol .

Scanner RFID Serial Device Scan-SeeUSB Device

Gang Charger, Combo Charger &

Combo Docking Station Quad Docking Station Power Cradle Portable Docking

Module (PDM)

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3.6.3.1 Adjusting The Beeper Volume

On 63-key keyboards, the volume function keys are accessed by pressing <BLUE>

<F5> and <F6>.

On 36-key keyboards, the volume function keys are accessed by pressing <BLUE>

< F3> and <F4>.

To adjust the beeper volume:

• Press the <BLUE> key twice to lock the key ‘on’ and then, press the

increase volume function key or the decrease volume function

key until the volume is meets your requirements.

• Remember to press the <BLUE> key again to turn it ‘off’.

3.7 Internal Scanners

Important: For detailed scanner speciﬁcations and decode zone tables, refer

to “Internal Scanner Speciﬁcations” beginning on page 281.

The scanner installed in your unit can be conﬁgured using the Scanner Properties

dialogue box in the Control Panel.

The 7535 can be equipped with a:

• One dimensional (1D) internal laser scanner,

• Internal PDF laser scanner, or a

• Two dimensional (2D) internal imager scanner.

It is critical that you review the warnings listed in “Laser Warnings” on page xvi in

the Approvals and Safety section at the beginning of this manual before using any of

the scanners described in this chapter. “Scanning Techniques” outlines the

mechanics of a successful scan. In addition, review “Scan LED Indicators” on

page 49 to better understand how to interpret whether or not a bar code has been

successfully scanned. Finally, “Troubleshooting” on page 50 provides some helpful

suggestions should the scan fail.

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3.7.1 Scanning Techniques

Note: The scanning techniques described here apply to internal and external

scanners.

• Hold the scanner at an angle. Do not hold it perpendicular to the bar code.

•Do not hold the scanner directly over the bar code. In this position, light can

reﬂect back into the scanner’s exit window and prevent a successful decode.

• Scan the entire bar code. If you are using a 1D or PDF laser scanner, make

certain that the scan beam crosses every bar and space on the bar code,

including the margins on either end of the symbol.

• If you are using a 2D imaging scanner, make certain the red, oval shaped

framing mark is centered within the bar code you want to scan.

• Hold the scanner farther away for larger bar codes.

• Hold the scanner closer for bar codes with bars that are close together.

3.7.2 Scan LED Indicators

The 7535 scanner LED (the lower-left LED) indicates whether or not your scan is

successful. The LED behaves as follows:

• Scan In Progress: scan LED displays solid red colour.

• Successful Scan: scan LED displays solid green colour and turns off when

the scan is ended.

• Unsuccessful scan: scan LED ﬂashes red.

A bar code icon appears on the screen during a scan. While the scanner beam is

active, the onscreen message states – SCANNING. If the scan is successful, the bar

code data is displayed on the screen until the scan button (or pistol trigger) is

released.

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3.7.3 Troubleshooting

If the scanner is not working, investigate the following:

• Is the 7530 on?

• Check that the bar code symbology being scanned is enabled for the 7535

you are using. Check any other parameters that affect the scanning proce-

dure or the bar code.

• Check the bar code to make sure it is not damaged. Try scanning a different

bar code to verify that the problem is not with the bar code.

• Check that the bar code is within the proper range.

• Does the hand-held display the warning without scanning? This suggests a

hardware problem in the 7530.

• Is the laser beam scanning across the bar code?

• Once the scan beam has stopped, check the scanner window for

dirt or fogging.

3.7.4 Operating One Dimensional (1D) Internal Laser Scanners

• Turn the 7530 on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.

Important: If an aiming dot is available on the installed scanner, the dot will

be enabled for a conﬁgurable time period (including off), after

which normal scanning begins. Refer to “Dot Time (msec)” on

page 120 for details.

Double-clicking the trigger will override the aiming delay and

initiate an immediate scan. Note that the aiming dot is standard

on long-range and high visibility internal scanners.

• Aim at the bar code and press the scan key or the trigger. A scan beam and a

warning indicator appear until a successful decode is achieved or six

seconds have elapsed.

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3.7.5 Operating Internal PDF Laser Scanners

This scanner decodes PDF417 two-dimensional bar codes.

• Turn the 7530 on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.

• Aim at the bar code and press the scan key or the trigger. The beam expands

into a rectangle covering the bar code to properly scan it. The scan beam

and a warning indicator are visible until a successful decode is achieved or

three seconds have elapsed.

3.7.6 Operating Internal Two Dimensional (2D) Imager Scanners

An imager scanner takes a snap shot of a single bar code or multiple bar codes (at

one time). It can ﬁnd a bar code regardless of its orientation – that is, even a bar code

printed at a 45 degree angle to the 7530 will be decoded successfully.

Note: When scanning multiple bar codes, ensure that all of the desired bar

codes are within the ﬁeld of view of the scanner. It is possible that even

when all bar codes are within the ﬁeld of view, not all of them may be

decoded. Only successfully decoded bar codes are passed to the applica-

tion program. The application program then issues a warning, asking that

you scan the missing bar codes.

When scanning a single bar code, ensure that only the desired bar code is

within the ﬁeld of view of the scanner.

Because imager scanners generally have a shorter depth of ﬁeld than laser scanners,

some practise may be required to ﬁnd the optimal distance from the types of bar

codes being scanned. Although the imager includes illumination LEDs, ambient

light will help the imager decode the bar codes, especially if the bar code is far from

the 7535.

Important: Keep in mind that the imager scanner is a camera, and the LED

illumination is a ﬂash. Glare can be an issue on reﬂective media

such as plastic coated bar codes, just as glare is an issue for pho-

tographers. When pointing at a shiny surface, either shift the bar

code to the side or top, or angle the bar code so that the glare

reﬂects away from the imager scanner.

• Turn the 7535 computer on. Wait until the unit has booted up completely.

• Aim at the bar code and press the scan key or the trigger.

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• When the scan button or trigger is pressed, a red, oval shaped light (the

framing marker) is displayed. Centre the framing marker in the ﬁeld – either

in the centre of the bar code you want to scan or in the centre of the area in

which multiple bar codes are to be scanned.

Illumination LEDs will ﬂash and a picture of the bar code(s) is taken.

3.8 Connecting & Disconnecting Tethered Peripherals

Tethered peripherals such as scanners and printers connect to the hand-held

computer with a quick release, circular connector. When a peripheral is connected to

the hand-held, the 7535 detects the peripheral and loads the necessary drivers for it.

An icon in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen provides a visual representation of

the peripheral and indicates that it is ready for operation.

To attach the peripheral to the round, tether port on the side of the 7535:

• Insert the barrel of the plug into the tether port and rotate slowly until

it clicks into place. The red dot on the port and on the connector should

be aligned.

Figure 3.8 Attaching The Cable To The Tether Port

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To remove the peripheral:

• Grasp the shell of the plug, and pull it back gently to unlock and release the

connector.

Figure 3.9 Disconnecting The Tether Cable

Important: Never attempt to disconnect a peripheral by pulling the connector

by the wire. The connector is locked into place and can only be

unlocked and removed by pulling back the plug shell.

3.9 Monitoring The Battery And Maximizing Run Time

Under normal operating conditions, fully charged batteries last for 10 hours. As

Lithium-Ion batteries age, their capacity decreases gradually, and they are generally

considered depleted after approximately 2 years of use (less than 60% of original

capacity remaining). Keep in mind however that heavy usage or operating the 7535

at temperature extremes will shorten the battery life.

Lithium-Ion batteries do not require conditioning cycles and the 7535 battery

system (including chargers) requires no user interaction to maintain peak

performance.

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To maximize the run time of your batteries, consider the following:

• The display backlight is the largest drain on the battery. Try to keep its

brightness as low as possible.

• The hand-held 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 unnecessary events, and allow

the unit to sleep as much as possible.

• The 7530 battery is a ‘smart battery’ with built-in intelligence. The taskbar

battery icon is a linear gauge used to estimate the remaining run time of the

battery. It is important to note that the battery capacity icon displays quarter

percentages of nominal capacity (the capacity of a new battery). An aged

battery, even when fully charged, shows somewhat less capacity than

nominal.

Double-tapping on the battery icon displays a dialogue box that provides

detailed information about the battery status and performance. If the

remaining capacity indication seems inaccurate, the battery may need recal-

ibration. Recalibration requires that the battery be fully charged, discharged

and then charged again before use. If the battery is fully discharged and

charged on a regular basis, recalibration should not be necessary.

• When the hand-held 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 – in this case, the battery should be removed.

• Batteries left unused for durations of more than one or two months should

be fully charged, discharged and then charged again before use. This recali-

brates the gas gauge and allows the internal electronics to determine the

actual capacity of the battery.

• The hand-held can determine when the useful life of the battery has expired

and will notify the user. Chargers may reject batteries that have exceeded

their lifespan.

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Storing Batteries

3.9.1 Storing Batteries

Long 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 bat-

teries at temperatures between 0˚ C and 20˚C.

• Always charge batteries to 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.

3.10 Monitoring The Network Connection

If your hand-held is equipped with a wireless LAN radio, it will typically associate

with the nearest access point. The radio signal quality meter in the taskbar indicates

the relative strength of the communication link.

To access the radio signal icon from the keyboard:

• Press <BLUE> <0> to display the Start Menu.

• Choose System Tray from the menu.

• Use the <LEFT> and <RIGHT> arrow keys to highlight the radio signal

icon in the taskbar.

• Press <ENTER> to display the wireless statistics box dialogue box.

If you have a touchscreen:

• Tap on the radio icon in the taskbar to display the wireless statistics

dialogue box.

Note: Moving in and out of the radio coverage area can have varying effects on

a network session. At times, you may need to renew your connection by

logging in again.

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