Zebex Z-217X HANDHELD COMPUTER User Manual

Zebex Industries Inc HANDHELD COMPUTER Users Manual

Users Manual

Handheld Computer
Z-2170 series ( Version 1.0)
User’s Manual
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Editorial Record
Version Date of edited Page Content
Ver1.00 2011/03/10
Ver1.01 2012/02/09 Updated FCC statement
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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual
....................................................................................5
Symbols used in this manual
.............................................................5
Copyright
..................................................................................................6
Safety Information
.....................................................................................6
Laser Safety
......................................................................................6
Safety Operation
...............................................................................7
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement
........................8
Unpacking
Package Contents
.....................................................................................9
Optional Parts
.........................................................................................10
Cradle
package
................................................................................10
Purchaseable accessories
...............................................................11
General Guide
.........................................................................................12
Getting Start
Inserting the Battery
.................................................................................15
Remove the Battery
.................................................................................15
Charging the Battery
...............................................................................16
Charging by cable
............................................................................16
Charging by cradle
..........................................................................16
Charging the battery separately in the cradle
.....................................18
System Reset
..........................................................................................19
Using the Warm reset function
.........................................................19
Using the Cold reset function
...........................................................19
PC System Requirements
........................................................................20
Connecting To PC
...................................................................................20
Connecting via USB Cradle
..............................................................20
Connecting the Z-2170 directly via USB cable
...................................21
About The Product
..................................................................................22
Prerequisites
...................................................................................22
Specifications
.................................................................................23
Using Barcode Scanner
Scanning Barcodes
.................................................................................24
Using RFID Scanner
Scanning RFID
........................................................................................26
Using Zebex Power Pack
Backlight ................................................................................................................ 29
Calculator............................................................................................................... 31
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File Transfer........................................................................................................... 32
File Transfer Operation .......................................................................................... 33
Preload Manager …………………………………………………………………… .. 35
Preload operation .................................................................................................. 36
Switch .................................................................................................................... 39
Scan Manager …..……………………………………………………………………. .41
Backup/Restore ..................................................................................................... 45
Firmware Information ............................................................................................. 47
Function Key Manager........................................................................................... 48
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Preface
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2170 handheld
computer. ZEBEX Z-2170 product is at the forefront of handheld
computer technology, and this manual will provide the necessary
information on the many and varied options available to you.
The Z-2170 product is a compact, ergonomic, modular and durable
handheld computer. It is designed for easy upgrade with an integrated
WiFi wireless communication, 1D barcode scanner, 2D Imager, RFID
HF solution. The design is complies with IP54 regulations and ideal for
the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a
supply chain.
Symbols used in this manual
A triangular shape indicates you should exercise
caution.
A circle shape indicates something you should not to
do.
A black circle indicates something you must to do.
A note symbol indicates the information is important
and you should observe.
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Copyright
ZEBEX Industries Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to
this material. Including but not limited to the imply warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBEX Industries
Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance or use of this product.
ZEBEX Industries Inc. will be under no liability in respect of any defect
arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, negligence, abnormal
working conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings, or
misuse or alteration or repair of the products without written approval.
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a
retrieval system, transcribed or translated into any language or
computer language in any form or by any means electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, with
express writ- ten consent and authorization.
We reserve the right to make changes in product design without
reservation and without notification. The material in this guide is for
information only and is subject to change without notice.
ZEBEX is a registered trademark of ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC.
© Copyright 2012 ZEBEX.
Safety Information
Your safety is of the utmost importance so please observe and follow
the following guidelines that allow you to use the scanner in a safe
and responsible way.
Laser Safety
The Z-2170 series handheld computer complies with safety standard
IEC825-1(1993) for a Class 2 laser product. It also complies with
U.S.21CFR1040 as applicable to a Class II laser product. Avoid
staring at direct laser light as the laser beam may hurt your eyes.
LASER BEAM
Never look directly into the laser beam. Doing so can cause
eye damage.
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Safety Operation
WARNING
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way.
All
servicing should
be
carried
out
be
qualified
Zebex
personnel or
Zebex- approved engineers.
Interior Parts and Components
Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing
so creates the danger of electrical shock.
Drop and Knock the Device
Be careful when using the device; do not drop or knock the
device as irreversible damage to the unit may occur.
Extreme temperature
Do not operate the device under extreme temperature.
Battery and Charger
The use of third-party battery or charger may either damage the
device or shorten the life of the device.
CAUTION
Dropping and Damage
Should the drop the device and damage it, immediately turn off
the power and contact your original dealer or an authorized
ZEBEX service provider. Continued use creates the danger of
fire and electrical shock.
Abnormal Conditions
Should the device become hot or start to emit smoke or an
original dealer or an authorized ZEBEX service provider.
Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Foreign Objects
Should any foreign matter ever get into the device, immediately
turn off the power and contact your original dealer or an
authorized ZEBEX service provider. Continued use creates the
danger of fire and electrical shock.
Moisture
Keep the device away from vases, planters, cups, glasses and
other containers of liquid. Also keep it away from metal. Water
and metal getting into the device creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock.
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Federal
Communication
Commission
(FCC)
Statement
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 installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee 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 or
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.
FCC Caution
This device complies with 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
interference that may cause undesired operation
RF exposure warning: The equipment complies with RF exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
your authority to operate the equipment.
CE Certification
This indicates compliance with the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
and meets the relevant parts of following technical specifitions:
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006, ETSI EN301489-17 V2.1.1: 2009
ETSI EN301489-1 V1.8.1: 2008,EN55022:2006+A1:2007
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003,
EN60950-1:2006 / A11:2009 / A1:2010 / A12:2011 and/or
IEC60950-1:2005(2nd Edition) / A1:2009
EN 62311: 2008
This equipment complies with CE RF radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.
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Unpacking
Package Contents
u
Travel charger
Z-2170 series selection Type: North America/Japan/
Taiwan/Europe
Mobile Data Terminal
USB cable
Stylus Pen (Terminal connect to PC USB port)
Sling (for stylus Pen)
Battery Pack
Hand Strip
Hand strip Holder
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Optional Parts
Cradle
package
Docking Cradle RS232 Cable
(Connect from cradle tp PC)
Travel charger USB cable
(From Cradle to PC USB port)
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Purchaseable accessories
USB Cable Travel charger
(Terminal connect to PC USB port)
RS232 Cable Britain Plug head
U.S. Plug head
USB cable
(From Cradle to PC USB port)
Australia Plug head
Main Battery
Stylus Pen Europe Plug head
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Sling (for stylus Pen) Hand Strip
Hand strip Holder Britain Adapter Head
Australia Adapter Head
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ENTENT
0
F1 F2 F4
F3
2def 3ghiabc 1
vwx
8
stu 79
yz
mno
4
jkl 5pqr
6
SCAN
@
12
3
5
12
8
9
10
7
6
4
11
General Guide
1 LED indicator (Left) Indicates the status of read bar code :
Green for successful read.
2 LED indicator (Right) Indicates the status of battery charge :
Red for battery just on charging and Green for full.
3 LCD screen Display various data when a program is being run.
4 Scan button The trigger of Barcode reading.
5 Keypad A total of 29 keys are provided to the power and other
function keys.
6 Reset switch (inside the hole) Use reset needle (take off the other side of stylus pen
cover) to press the RESET switch located inside the hole.
7 Scan windows Emits a laser for bar code reading.
8 Buzzer Outputs operation confirmation tones.
9 Stylus pen For touch screen operation and needle for press RESET
switch.
10 Hand strip Protects the Handheld Terminal to drop.
11 Battery Main battery
12 Communication port Communication with PC or charge by USB port
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ENTENT
0
F1 F2 F4
F3
2def 3ghi
abc 1
vwx
8
stu 79yz
mno
4
jkl 5pqr
6
SCAN
@
Backspace Key
Arrow Key
Escape Key
Space Key
Tab Key
Power Key
Shift Key
Enter Key
Function Key
Alphanumeric Key
Using the Keypad
ENT Enter
key Press
to
confirm
entries
or commands.
BS Backspace
key Press
to
move cursor and deletes the previous character
each time.
Arrow Arrow keys
Press
these
to
move
around
the screen.
0-9 Alphanumeric
keypad Press
to
enter
numerical or alphabetical
data.
F1-F4 Function
keys Press
to
access
function keys
1-4.
SP Space key Press to add a space character.
SF/Fn Shift key
The key is used in combination with other keys to type
special characters or perform other function keys.
1. Press after SF/Fn key and press Up key to turn the
input method into upper alphabetical.
2. Press after SF/Fn key and press Down key to turn the
input method into lower alphabetical.
3. Press after SF/Fn key and press Left or Right key to
turn the input method into numerical.
4. Press after SF/Fn key and press F1-F4 key to perform
F5 - F8 key.
TAB Tab key Press to add a tab indention.
Power
1. Press to turn the power on.
2. Press more then 3 seconds for turn the terminal power
off and go into the suspend mode.
ESC Escape
key Press to perform a cancel action.
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Getting Started
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery pack as shown and watch the battery direction..
Remove the Battery
Push the side lock to pick up the battery pack.
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Charging the Battery
The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the
device itself or independently via the recharging slot at the back of the
cradle.
Charging by cable
Connect the charging cable and USB AC adaptor as shown.
Charging by cradle
A
C
P
owe
r
Adapter
Jack In
USB Interface
RS232/COM port Interface
Cradle - rear view
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Left LED Right LED
Cradle-front view
Cradle
LEDs
Left LED - The LED lit when a battery is inserted into the rear battery
slot of the cradle for recharge. It remains lit until the
charge is complete.
Right LED - The LED lit when the cradle is connected to AC power.
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Charging the battery separately in the cradle
Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle.
Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the
socket.
NOTES
When
charging
the
battery
for
the
first
time,
charge
for
at least
12
hours
prior
to
use.
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System Reset
Using the Warm reset function
Warm reset function allows you to return the device to the default
settings, wile not wiping all data from the memory.
Insert the needle into the reset hole as shown and press down gently
, to
reset the device.
ENTENT
0
F1 F2 F4
F3
2def 3ghiabc 1
vwx
8
stu 79
yz
mno
4
jkl 5pqr
6
SCAN
@
Reset
Using the Cold reset function
Cool reset function allows you to return the device to the factory settings,
wile wiping all data from the memory.
Press down and hold the power key and Insert the needle into the reset
hole to cool reset the device.
WARNING
Cold
reset
will
erase
ALL
pre-configured
data
on
the
scanner.
Check
carefully
to
make
sure
you
have
uploaded
all
important
files to
your
PC
before
proceeding
with
the
reset.
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PC System Requirements
Windows XP Operating System
256 MB RAM
1 GB free HDD space
USB ports communication Interface
WLAN transmitter (optional)
Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (optional)
Connecting To PC
In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal, the mobile data
terminal must be connected to a PC.
Connecting via USB Cradle
The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s USB ports.
Attach one end of the cable to the USB interface on the cradle and the
other to your PC.
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Connecting the Z-2170 directly via USB cable
You can connect the Z-2170 directly to your PC, without the need for the
cradle, using the Mini USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand
side of the device.
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About The Product
The Z-2170 is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data terminal.
It is designed with an integrated wireless communication and 1D laser
barcode scanner, touch screen and 29-keys keypad. The design is ideal
for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a
supply chain. It complies with IP54 regulations.
The Z-2170 features a Intel PXA-310 processor (806MHz) with Windows
CE.NET version 6.0 operation system. This combination delivers high
performance, low power consumption and the diversity of a wireless
networking platform. Compared with other systems currently available
on the market, Z-2170 is the most cost-effective to offering optimum
performance.
Features
Pocket size design
Microsoft Windows CE.NET 6.0 operating system
2.4” TFT color display with touch pane
Micro SD I/O Slot for extra storage or Wireless solution with
IEEE802.11b/g
Easy system control tools – PowerPack, saving time and cost for
software development
Prerequisites
Skills Required
The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop
application software for the ZEBEX Z-2170 series.
● Windows programming
● Good knowledge of one or more of the following:
* Visual C++
* Visual Basic .NET
* Visual studio .NET
* Visual C#
* Active Server Pages and web programming
The following skills or experiences are also desirable.
● Windows CE devices
● IE 6.0 ActiveSync
● Some thing networking experience.
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Specifications
Model
Z-2170
System
CPU
Marvell XScale PXA 310 806MHz 32 bits Processor
RAM
256 Mbytes
F-ROM
1GB
Mbytes
LCD
Display
2.4”,
QVGA
240
X
320
TFT
color panel
with
t
ouch
screen
Audio One speaker output,
AC97 Codec with speaker output and touch panel control
Internal Microphone input
Operating
System
Microsoft Windows
CE.NET 6.0
Power Management
Main
Battery
3.7V 2,200mAH
Li-ion
rechargeable battery
Backup Battery
One rechargeable Li-ion backup battery
Vibrator
Only Barcode Scan OK
Scanning Performance
Scan Engine 1D engine or 2D Imager
Light
Source
650
nm visible
Laser
Diode
Scan
Rate
100
scans
per
second
Print
Contrast
30%
@
UPC/EAN
100%
Decoding Capability
Barcode
Symbologies
UPC/
EAN/
JAN,
Code
128/EAN
128,
Code
39,
Code
93,
Interleaved
2
of 5,
Discrete
2
of
5,
Codabar,
MSI/Plessey
Card
Slots
1
x
Micro
SD I/O
card
Communications
/ Interfaces
USB
1.1 Client
RS-232
Programmable
up
to
115,200
bps
WLAN
802.11b/g (optional)
Bluetooth V2.1 class II (SPP, HID)
RF Reader
HF RFID Reader, support ISO-14443 a/b, ISO-15693, Mifare
RFID does not support 1D or 2D models.
Dimensions
(L)
162
mm
x
(W)
60.0
mmx
(H) 37.3
mm
Weight
Approx.
24
0
g
(battery
included)
Environmental
Operating
Tem p .
-10°C
~
50°C
Storage
Temp -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating
Humidity 5%
~
85%
(non-condensing)
Drop Durability Withstand 1.2M drop to concrete
Environmental Sealing IP54 rated sealing
Regulatory
Approvals CE & FCC Part 15B
Cradle Single slot USB / RS-232 charging cradle with spare battery
slot
Software
&Development IE6.0 Active sync / Update from Micro-SD card / PowerPack
Utility / Support Software SDK / VOIP Application / Support
Wave Link Application
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Using Barcode Scanner
Scanning Barcodes
The Z-2170 is a highly versatile tool that can scan a wide range of barcodes but
it is imperative that it is used in the correct manner.
To
scan
a
barcode:
1. Hold the Z-2170 horizontally and point it directly at the barcode you wish to
scan.
2. Once in the correct position, press the SCAN button.
An audible alarm is heard and the barcode digits will appear on the
LCD screen if the scan is successful.
Barcode Scanning Position
This device can read from 30 to 180mm distance.
1. Position the laser scanner close to the barcode when scanning small
barcodes. And position it is a distance from the barcode when
scanning large barcodes
2. The reader can be detected by a red beam.
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Band Scanning Position
Make sure that the bars enter the laser beam when scanning large
barcodes.
Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam position as below.
Note: this product scans using laser light. Never look directly into the laser
light or shine the laser light into the eyes.
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Using RFID Scanner
Scanning RFID
To open Zebex RFID demo program, you can find program located on
following path: “My Device\Flash Disk\RFID\RFID_ADJ\”.
RFID Scanning Position
RFID scan module was installed in the back of terminals. The devices
can read from 30 to 50mm distance from the back-side of terminals.
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To scan a RFID
After opening Zebex RFID demo program, you will see main menu displayed
as below. There are three main functionalities such as “Read UID”, “RW
15693”, and “RW Mifare”. Please follow below steps to read UID.
Reading UID
1) Select COM port to reading UID, default setting was COM5. Then confirm by
pressing “ Open Port ” button.
2) Select UID type, then confirm by pressing “ Start ” button. Demo program provide
three UID types such as 15693, 14443A, and 14443B.
3) User can also adjust scanning rate by selecting how many msec for scanning
once. Then confirm by clicking “ Timer ” button.
4) After scanning UID, it will be shown on column at the bottom of display. Data in
column can be clear by pressing “ Clear ” button.
5) COM port can be stop by pressing “ Close Port ” button.
6) If user need to switch to another UID type, UID type by can be cancel by pressing
“ Stop ” button. Then user can select another UID type as demand.
RW 15693
On RW 15693 function window, user can read and write information from
RW 15693 UID card:
1) Set up protocol by pressing “ SetProtocol “ button, place UID card within valid
range and press “ CheckUID ”button. The UID will display in the red circle of below
diagram.
2) To read data from certain Block, first input the location in column next to Read
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Block. Then confirm by pressing “ Read Block ” button. Read Data will appear in
column showed in green circle of below diagram.
3) To write UID from certain Block, first input the location in column next to ” Write
Block ” button, then write the data into the longer column in blue circle. Confirm
written data by pressing “ Write Block ” button.
4) Information appear at bottom can be clear by pressing “ Clear ” button.
RW Mifare
On RW 15693 function window, user can read and write information from
Mifare UID card:
1) Place UID card within valid range, check UID by pressing “ Open Card ” button.
UID will display in red circle shown in below diagram.
2) To perform read and write commands, please refer to “RW 15693” sections.
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Version
nual 1.00
Using the Zebex PowerPack
To save your time and effort in developing applications on Z-2170, ZEBEX
provides it’s owndesign system management tool to called “PowerPack” to let
you control it directly.
The PowerPack management tools which installs in each of our WinCE
product. It is free charge for you. We offer several function for let you control
your device without any programming.
Backlight
This application is set up the Backlight of LCD Panel and Key pad. It allows
operators to set backlight duration, and also backlight can be set up as On &
Off.
The Backlight Setting screen including 3 parts:
1. LCD
2. Keypad
3. Brightness Control Bar
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1. LCD
The LCD backlight setting.
Auto Mode: This function can be set up the LCD backlight to be auto off as
Device hasn’t been activated for certain interval.
You can set up the Auto off time from 15 sec to 15 min.
Always ON: This function can set up the backlight to be always on
Until the system into suspend mode.
Always OFF: This function can set up the backlight to be always off.
2. Keypad
The Keypad Backlight setting.
Auto Mode: This function can be set up the keypad backlight to be auto off
as device hasn’t been activated for certain interval.
The interval of the time for auto off was fixed on 5 seconds.
Always ON: This function can set up the keypad backlight to be
always on until the system into suspend mode.
Always OFF: This function can set up the backlight to be always off.
3. Brightness Control Bar
The brightness of the backlight can be changed via control bar. Put up to
light and put down to dark.
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Calculator
This calculator function allows operators to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
that simply provide basic logistic function in our daily basis.
The upper zone of the display area displays the memory content, and the
lower zone is key pad.
Button description:
MC : Clear buffer of memory.
MR : Got the value of buffer.
MS : Storage the value to buffer.
M+ : Append the value to the buffer.
CE : Clear the display area to “0”, but keep the value in buffer.
C : Clear the display and the buffer of memory.
+/- : Change the value sign form Plus to Minus or Minus to Plus.
0~9 : Numeric key.
/ : Division function.
＊ : Multiplication function.
－ : Subtraction function.
＋ : Addition function.
﹒ : A decimal point of dot.
＝ :To be equal to, The amount.
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File Transfer
File Transfer is a simple file transferring function tool, the tool can transfer file
to another devices via blue tooth. Communication agreement of file
transferring was adopted with OBEX agreement which shared with cell phone
or Notebook PC. So you can simply use this function to transfer file to cell
phone or Notebook PC, or doing file transferring between two terminals.
File Transfer is capable to auto-search devices with Bluetooth communication,
so all devices within valid range will be listed in window of “1. Select Remote
Device.”
Function Instructions:
1. Select Remote Device
All devices with Bluetooth Communication functions are listed on the
display.
Query : For searching usable devices.
Stop : Stop searching.
Connect : For connecting with one device.
Disconnect : For disconnecting with current devices.
2. Select Transfer File
Select file need to be transferred, press bottom for selecting file.
Start Transfer : Start transferring file to targeted devices.
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File Transfer Operation
1. File Transferring by using Bluetooth:
Make sure Bluetooth devices was activated, Bluetooth Communication devices
can be activated under Switch Function within PowerPack software utilities.
1.1 Select “Query “ for searching Bluetooth devices, below window will
pop up on display.
1.2 Select Bluetooth devices for receiving file, select “ Connect ” for
connecting with devices, or select “ Disconnect ” to disconnect with
current devices.
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1.3 Click ” … ” bottom to select the file need to be transferred, then click ”
OK ” bottom to confirm.
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1.4 Select “ Start Transfer ” bottom to start file transferring.
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Preload Manager
The Preload Manager is an auto execution program for ZEBEX’s WinCE
device. You may set programs into the Preload list box and running the
program by automatically or manually.
1. Modify Window located on top of display, providing functionalities of Priority,
Remove and Browse.
2. Priority : Providing “UP ”and “DOWN ” two bottoms for adjusting priority on
the lists.
3. Edit : Providing ”Remove “ 與 “Browse..” two functionalities，below are
instructions:
Remove：Deleting selected functionalities.
Browse.：Selecting program for preloading, files can be selected from
window by clicking Browse bottoms.
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Preload Operation
1. Selected Program:
1.1 By clicking ”Browse..”，Below menu will appear, select preload
program by using folder. Programs can be selected more than once.
Confirming file by clicking “OK” will get back to Preload Manager main
page. Then complete its process.
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2. Reset preload priority:
If the preload priority need to be set up as below：
(1)play music -> (2)open explorer -> (3)check everything
Follow steps listed below :
2.1 Select by clicking play music.exe program and click” Up ” bottom,
Therefore, play music.exe will be shifted up.
2.2 Then select by clicking check everything program and click
“Down” bottom. Therefore, check everything program will be shifted
down.
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3. Remove a program:
In order to remove “open explorer” program, select by clicking program,
then select “Remove” by clicking on bottom to finish command.
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Switch
The WiFi & Bluetooth switch utility. This application provides as a switch
function to let you easy turn on or off the function and power for WiFi and
Bluetooth interface.
Under the content of “Profile”, the available wireless network access point will
be searching by clicking “ ” button. You can select an access point and
press “ ” button to connect with that network.
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Existing access point can also be selected from Edit Profile shown as below
diagram.
Under content of main menu, existing profile (WiFi) can be set up as Auto
Profile. Existing Profile lists can be viewed existing profile by clicking “ ”
button, check profile and click on “ ” button. Select “On” from Auto
Profile menu to complete Auto Profile setting.
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TrayScan
The TrayScan program is a barcode reader set up program, it offer you an
easy way to enable or disable the barcode scanner, and also offer you to set
up each barcode symbolic properties.
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Below are instructions of functions on main page:
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1. Output Mode
Providing three output methods such as Copy & Paste / Key Emulation /
None (Copy to Clipboard).
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1.1 Copy & Paste
Copy and paste the barcode information into application that need to
execute data as input. (ex. WordPad)，
1.2 Key Emulation
Transfer barcode information via Key Emulation to executed
software’s edit window. Key Emulation function can also be used for
barcode scanning under conditions of Terminal Emulation, Command
Promp and some other program without touch panel. Read data will be
transferred to application program.
1.3 None(copy to clipboard)
Function provide required barcode information to application program,
after this function was activated, scanner will read barcode information
and save data into clipboard.
2. Terminal Character
Set the terminator control code with barcode data. We offer “Enter”,
“Space”, “Tab”, and “None” for selections. Terminator control code will be
sent every time when barcode was read.
3.
Suffix
Set the suffix character with barcode data.
4. Prefix
Set the preamble character with barcode data.
5. Setting
To set the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode for barcode
scanner. Press the" Setting " button in TrayScan application to start the
barcode setting.
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To check the barcode type selection for enable the type of barcode for read.
Press " " button to setting the barcode parameter value of each kind of
barcode.
Press " "button to use system default value to set up the
barcode parameter. The default value was show in below pictures.
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The default values of EAN/UPC code and Code39.
The default values of ITF 2 of 5 code and Code128.
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Backup/Restore
You can find this application is located on path “\settings\control Panel\”.
This application provides you an easy way to backup or restore the device
setting information into Flash Disk and storage card. Application also provides
selection of Flash Disk when there is no storage card. When Mini SD Card
was installed into devices, program will auto-search and provides selection of
SD Card from menu.
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Backup : Select backup data as saved devices, press ” Backup ” bottom to
proceed backup. Display will restore when backup was finished.
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Firmware Information
This application will check and display the version information of the device’s
operation system and PowerPack utility.
You can find this application is located on path " \settings\control Panel\".
This information is good for identify device firmware version for future update
or maintenance.
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Function Key Manager
This application utility is provides you an easier way to set up function key for
your device. Through using this function key set up utility you will easily and
quickly to start the application program like, Window Media Player,
Calculator… etc, or your own designed application program, and even the
windows system function, like increasing or decreasing the volume or doing
the adjustment of brightness on LCD panel.
You can find this application is located on path “\settings\control Panel\”.
Program provides eight different function key (F1~F8) for set up, default
setting was shown as below:
F1: SIP ON/OFF。
F2: Backlight Manager。
F3: Power Switch。
F4: Calculator.exe。
F5: Volume + 。
F6: Volume -。
F7: Backlight +。
F8: Backlight -。
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Function Key Manager Set Up Instruction:
Enable/ Disable : Enable or Disable Function Key
Provide two set up methods of Internal Function and Program File
Internal Function : Provide following options,
SIP ON/OFF
Backlight Manager
Power Switch
Stylus Calibration
Wi-Fi ON/OFF
Bluetooth ON/OFF
Volume +
Volume –
Backlight +
Backlight –
Cut
Copy
Paste
Program File : Install application program according to demand,
this function can be used for setting up auto-execution.
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1. Edit Internal Function items：
1.1 Select items need to be modified, select by clicking ” Edit ” bottom to
enter set up window as below:
1.2 Select new functional item and complete editing.
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2. Edit application software for auto-execution：
2.1 Select Program File item，then click ” Browse ” bottom to enter File
Opening Window.
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2.2 Select software required auto-execution, then select ” OK ” bottom to
complete selecting process.
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2.3 Confirmed Function / Program had been updated within column. Select
by clicking ” OK “ bottom to complete editing process. When Function
Key Manager Main Page reappear on the display, F1 on function key
item lists had been updated to testkeypadChar.

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