Shin Chuan Computer SC620PDT-BW Portable Data Terminal User Manual SC600 SC620 En 060921 rev by Joy
Shin Chuan Computer Co., Ltd. Portable Data Terminal SC600 SC620 En 060921 rev by Joy
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2.5 Navigating the Display
2.5.1 Setting Time and Date
In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or
select automatic adjust for Daylight Saving Time. To set or change the date and time:
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Date/Time
2. To change the year, select the year or open a
numeric dial. Select the up arrow to increase
the value; select the down arrow to decrease
the value. Or you can type a new value in
the field.
3. Select the month to open a pull-down list of
months or press the arrow buttons to either
side of the month to increase or decrease the
month.
Figure 2-18 Date/Time properties
4. To change the time, select the hour, minute, seconds, or AM/PM and select the up
arrow to increase the value; select /tape the down arrow to decrease the value. Or
you can type a new value in the field.
5. Select your correct time zone from the pull-down list.
6. To automatically adjust the clock for Daylight Saving Time, enable the checkbox
at the bottom of the screen.
7. Select Apply to make save your changes [and make additional modifications] or
select OK to exit the Date/Time settings.
2.5.2 Entering the Data
To select and open programs, select Start > Programs from the task bar to open a list
of available programs. Or if the program has a icon on the desktop, double-tap to open
it.
There are several ways to enter data on the PDT once in an application:
l Use the keypad to enter alpha-numeric characters, Refer to “2.4.7 Using the
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SC600 keypad”.
l Use the stylus on the touch screen.
l Select text in the same way you select the text on a PC. Use the stylus to
highlight the desired text by dragging the stylus across the desired text,
double-tapping to select one word and triple-rapping to select an entire
line/paragraph. Refer to “2.5 Navigating the Display” starting.
l Use the soft input panel (digital keyboard) with the stylus.
l Use the bar code scanning to enter data. Press the trigger or “Barcode Scan” key
to initiate a scan. The scanned data will enter the current application’s open file.
Refer to “2.5.7 Reading barcodes, 1D laser version” starting for more
information on using a scanner.
For more information on factory installed applications, Refer to Chapter 4 “ Software
Programs”.
2.5.3 The Command Bar
Use the Command bar at top of the screen to perform tasks in programs, such a
opening a file, or editing a file.
2.5.4 The Task Bar
The Task bar at the bottom of the screen displays the icon, an icon for the active
program, the current time, and system icons for utilities loaded in memory. The Task
bar includes menu names, buttons, and the keyboard icon, which opens and closes the
soft input panel (SIP). The Task bar allows you to select and close programs. Refer to
Figure 2-15 to view the Task bar.
Figure 2-19 Task Bar & Command Bar
Command Bar
Task Bar
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2.5.5 The Soft Keypad
In applications that accept keypad input, the soft input panel (SIP) can be used to
enter data using the stylus. The SIP is digital, QWERTY-style keyboard.
To open the SIP, tap the keyboard icon to open the menu and select Hide Input
Panel to close the keyboard.
Use the stylus to select letters, numbers, or symbols from the Soft Input Panel for the
current application.
2.5.6 Setting Up Wireless LAN RF
1) Press “Start”---“Setting”---“Control Panel” --- “WLAN Manager”.
2) Launch the WLAN Manager to Enable WLAN device.
3) Into AP Browser tab, tap Scan button to renew the network.
4) Select a network, tap the Join button or double tap it for more options.
5) Press OK to save all your Wireless LAN settings.
6) Tap the “Exit” button to Disable WLAN device.
Figure 2-20 WLAN Manager Figure 2-21 WLAN Manager
Note:
802.11b WLAN is not connecting to network.
802.11b WLAN is no signal.
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802.11b WLAN signal is Low.
802.11b WLAN signal is In General.
802.11b WLAN signal is Good.
Figure 2-22 WLAN Manager Figure 2-23 WLAN Manager
2.5.7 Reading barcodes, 1D laser version.
To use the scanning function, complete the following steps:
1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using
devices equipped with a 1D laser bar code reader.
2. Select Start > Setting > Control Panel > Barcode Setting; complete all
configurations following all description of 3.2.1 BarCode Setting.
3. Run the WordPad software program.
4. Press one of the three barcode reader trigger buttons.
5. Aim the scanning beam at the center of barcode.
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6. Good scanning position.
The reading range is from 40 to 300mm distance.
1) Decrease the scanning distance to the bar code when scanning small
barcodes.
2) Increase the scanning distance from the bar code when scanning large
barcodes
3) The scanning area is visible by a red laser beam.
7. Bad scanning position.
1) Make sure that the laser beam sweeps across whole bar code.
2) Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam is positioned as below.
8. upon reading a barcode, the red LED indicator turns on until the trigger is
release or after five seconds. The green LED and the beep tone indicates a
good read.
Note: This product scans using laser light. Never look directly into the laser light or
shine the laser light into the eyes.
2.5.8 Reading barcodes, 2D CMOS version.
The 2D CMOS version can read both 1D and 2D bar codes. To use the scanning
function, complete the following steps:
1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using
devices equipped with a 2D CMOS bar code reader.
2. Select Start > Setting > Control Panel > 2DBarcode; complete all configurations
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following all description of Appendix A. 2D Barcode Setting.
3. Run the WordPad software program.
4. Press one of the three bar code reader trigger buttons.
5. Aim the scanning beam at the center of bar code. To assists in aiming, there are
4 green aiming light spots. The bar code should be between the outside 2 green
spots. The scanner is in focus in case the center 2 green spots joins into 1 spot.
5. Good scanning position.
The reading range is from 45 to 260mm distance.
1) Decrease the scanning distance to the bar code when scanning small
barcodes.
2) Increase the scanning distance from the bar code when scanning large
barcodes
3) The bar code should be located within the green light spots
4) The scanning area is visible by a red illumination area.
6. Bad scanning position.
1) Make sure that the laser beam sweeps across whole barcode.
2) Scanning operations may fail if the illumination beam is positioned as below.
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7. Upon reading a bar code, the red LED indicator turns on until the trigger is
release or after five seconds. The green LED and the beep tone indicates a good
read.
2.5.8 Help
To tap “?” can get help information for each program.
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2.6 Power management
2.6.1 Suspend Mode
The PDT will go into a suspend mode when it
is idle for a period of time. The idle duration
can be customized using the Power control
panel (refer to Figure “Schemes Tab”)
Suspend mode works and looks just like you
have turned the unit off. Press the key to
suspend the PDT, Press the key again for
the PDT to resume its Previous state.
Use the Battery power control panel to set
the duration to switch state to Suspend mode
when system using battery power. This will
save battery power when PDT is not in use.
Figure 2-24 Schemes Tab
Suspending:
The following conditions will suspend:
l Press <Power> key while the unit is on.
l The duration timer of item “Switch state to Suspend” expires, which indicates
that there has been no use for a specified of time.
l The battery pack is completely discharged.
l Tap Start > Suspend
Tap here to let PDT enter into
suspend mode
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2.6.2 Resuming
Use one of following methods to resume (wake up the PDT):
l Press <Power> key to suspend or resume (wake up).
l Put the PDT into a dock.
When a battery pack completely discharges while the unit is in suspend mode, the
PDT remains suspended until discharged battery condition is corrected.
2.7 Resetting the PDT
2.7.1 Software (Warm) Reset
A warm reset is a transition from the on, idle, or suspend power state that close all
applications, clears the working RAM, but preserves the file system.
Reason to Warm Reset: If an application “hangs”, initiate a warm reset to terminate
the application only.
Process to Warm Reset: To a warm reset, press “F1” and “F4” button
simultaneously.
After Warm Reset:
l The desktop appears with the application shortcuts on the screen.
l The custom settings in the registry are persistent.
2.7.2 Cold Reset
1) You can use Cold Reset to initiate device if WINCE.NET OS lock up or Warm
Reset still can’t work
2) To perform Cold Reset, press “Power”, “F1” and “F4” button simultaneously.
3) Device will initiate boot up after Cold Reset.
CAUTION: Only use the Warm Reset. Try warm reset before you initiate Cold
Reset. All applications will be Closed and working RAM and all files will be
cleared if you initiate the Cold Reset. It’s better usually to back up your files to
Flash ROM, Flash Card or PC.
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Chapter 3. Setting
3.1 Introduction
To view available options for PDT’s setting, tap Start > Settings. Then, there are
three items inside Settings: “Control Panel”, “Network and Dial-up” and “Taskbar
and Start”.
3.2 Control Panel
To view the Control Panel and settings you can modify by tapping Start > Settings >
Control Panel.
Figure 3-1 Control Panel
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3.2.1 BarCode Setting
CAUTION：Please do not enter into any Barcode Application Program before
settings completing this Barcode.
There are three Tabs for scanner configuration setting: “Basic” Tab,
“Code Configure” Tab and “Code ID” Tab. In addition, there is
“BarCode Setup” for the “Code Configure” Tab.
3.2.1.1 “Basic” Tab
Figure 3-2 Basic Tab
Table 3-1 Basic Explaining
Field Name Function Explaining
Select the numbers of beep tone after scan OK.
None After scanning the barcode, do not give out
beep sound.
Beep After Scan
OK
One Time After scanning the barcode, give out beep
one time.
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Field Name Function Explaining
Two Times After scanning the barcode, give out beep
two times.
Scan Timeout
(sec)
Select the scanning timeout duration (in seconds) from this
pull-down list. <2 ~ 20 sec, Default: 5>
None After showing barcode, do not action.
CRLF After showing the barcode, jump to next
row.
Space After showing the barcode, jump one unit.
Termination
Code
Tab After showing the barcode, jump a section.
Disable Disable this functionality.
Continuous
Scan 1 ~5 sec Alternate second number of Continuous
Scan.
Select a method based upon the barcode scanning application
you will use.
Type Writing A unit continues a unit, fast showing
barcode number.
Copy & Paste Once show barcode number.
Keybd Message
Disable Not show the barcode number.
Prefix Type the desired label prefix in this text box
Suffix Type the desired label suffix in this text box
Default Press “Default” button to reset all configuration setting of
“Basic” Tab into default values.
F/W ver. Decoder firmware version.
Set All To
Default
Press “Set All To Default” button to reset all configuration
setting of “Basic” Tab, “Code Configure” Tab, “Code ID” Tab
and all barcode of “BarCode Setup” into default values.