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Available Laser Engines ...................................................................................................... 5-1

Depth of Field ................................................................................................................ 5-1
Supported Bar Code Symbologies  ............................................................................... 5-1

Chapter 6 - Using the Image Engine

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 6-1
Available Image Engines ..................................................................................................... 6-1

Depth of Field ................................................................................................................ 6-1

Decoding ............................................................................................................................. 6-3

Chapter 7 - Communication

Communication Options ...................................................................................................... 7-1
Installing Additional Software .............................................................................................. 7-1
Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation ............................................ 7-2
Wireless Radios................................................................................................................... 7-5

Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network............................................................ 7-6

WLAN (802.11b/g Radio) .................................................................................................... 7-6

Chapter 8 - Bluetooth Handler

Enabling the Bluetooth Radio .............................................................................................. 8-1
Connecting to Other Devices............................................................................................... 8-1
Pairing Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................... 8-1
Setting Up a Bluetooth Printer ............................................................................................. 8-1

Chapter 9 - HomeBase Device

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 9-1
Front Panel  ......................................................................................................................... 9-1
Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................... 9-4
Checking Battery Power ...................................................................................................... 9-5
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 9-6

Chapter 10 - QuadCharger Device

Overview............................................................................................................................ 10-1
QuadCharger Device ........................................................................................................ 10-1
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 10-3
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 10-4

Chapter 11 - Customer Support

Technical Assistance......................................................................................................... 11-1
Product Service and Repair............................................................................................... 11-1
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................... 11-1
Limited Warranty Duration................................................................................................. 11-2

How to Extend Your Warranty ..................................................................................... 11-2

Summary of Contents for ScanPal 5100

Page 1: ...ScanPal 5100 with Windows CE 5 0 Core User s Guide ...

Page 2: ... document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without the prior written consent of HII Microsoft Windows Windows Mobile Windows CE Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP ActiveSync Outlook and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks ...

Page 3: ...l Features 3 6 Installing Memory Cards 3 6 Top Panel Features 3 7 Bottom Panel Features 3 8 ScanPal 5100 Peripherals Accessories 3 8 ScanPal 5100 USB Communication Cable 3 9 Soft Reset Warm Boot 3 12 Hard Reset Cold Boot 3 12 Suspend Mode 3 13 Changing the Memory Allocation 3 13 Care and Cleaning of the ScanPal 5100 Terminal 3 13 Chapter 4 Using the Keypad Overview 4 1 Navigation Keys 4 1 Basic Ke...

Page 4: ...AN 802 11b g Radio 7 6 Chapter 8 Bluetooth Handler Enabling the Bluetooth Radio 8 1 Connecting to Other Devices 8 1 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 8 1 Setting Up a Bluetooth Printer 8 1 Chapter 9 HomeBase Device Overview 9 1 Front Panel 9 1 Charging the Main Battery 9 4 Checking Battery Power 9 5 Technical Specifications 9 6 Chapter 10 QuadCharger Device Overview 10 1 QuadCharger Device 10 1 Troublesho...

Page 5: ... all applicable standards organizations for safe operation However as with any electrical equipment the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow Read these guidelines carefully before using your mobile computer Laser Light Label Laser Light Label ...

Page 6: ... 1 2nd Edition and CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 2nd Edition FCC Compliance 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 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim...

Page 7: ...Compliance This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 and RSS210 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Conformité à la règlementation canadienne Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme...

Page 8: ...1 4 You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this product ...

Page 9: ... Lanyard Note Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you need to return the ScanPal 5100 terminal for service see Product Service and Repair on page 11 1 Step 1 Install the Main Battery The ScanPal 5100 is shipped with the battery packaged separate from the unit Follow the steps below to install the main battery 1 Remove the battery door by turning the screw clockwise to unlock the battery...

Page 10: ...ce the door with a hinging motion and turn the screw counter clockwise to lock the door Note The battery door must be installed prior to booting the unit We recommend use of Honeywell Li Ion battery packs Use of any non Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty ...

Page 11: ...ckup battery significantly discharged of power Charge the main battery pack with the ScanPal 5100 charging cable for a minimum of 4 or 6 hours depending on your battery before initial use 1 Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the plug of the power cable 2 Insert the plug into the appropriate power source 3 Plug the ScanPal 5100 power cable into the DC Power Jack see page 3 8 on the bottom end o...

Page 12: ... to the Desktop Accesses the Bluetooth radio Select this icon to open the Bluetooth Handler see page 8 1 Shows signal strength of WiFi radio A red X indicates the terminal is not currently associated to an access point Indicates that the USB communication cable is connected Select to display USB status window Indicates the status of battery power Select to open the Power control panel setting When...

Page 13: ...you want to perform Use of objects such as paper clips pencils or ink pens on the touch screen can damage the input panel and may cause damage not covered by the warranty For more information about the touch screen see Screen Display on page 3 2 Indicates whether the keypad is standard alpha upper and lower case all caps alpha in numeric mode or in mouse pointer mode Press the ALPHA button on the ...

Page 14: ... menus 1 Select and hold the stylus on the item name The pop up menu appears 2 Select the action you want to perform The contents of pop up menus change according to the program you are using Using Windows Explorer Use Windows Explorer to navigate through the files on your system On the desktop select the My Device icon and Windows Explorer opens to the root level ...

Page 15: ...5 0 Core Marvell PXA 300 624MHz 64MB RAM X 128MB non volatile Memory 28 key numeric keypad 2 4 1 4 QVGA transmissive active matrix color display Standard Capacity Li ion battery 3 7V 2200mAh 8 1 Wh 4813 laser engine ScanPal 5100 power cable included with each ScanPal 5100 ScanPal 5100 Optional Configurations 2 4 1 4 QVGA transmissive active matrix color display with touch screen Extended Capacity ...

Page 16: ...ay optional The display is a LCD Liquid Crystal Display with a 4 wire analog resistive touch screen The 2 4 1 4 QVGA Quarter Video Graphic Array is transmissive active matrix color and backlit The resolution is 240 x 320 see Display Backlight on page 3 3 Red Scanned bar code is not decoded Main battery is charging Green Scanned bar code is successfully decoded Main battery charging has completed B...

Page 17: ...of time To adjust the intensity of the backlight while on battery power select Start Settings Control Panel Backlight Screen Backlight Battery External Power Move the slider to adjust the screen backlight while on battery power You may turn the screen backlight off if the device is not used for a designated period of time by checking the option and designating the desired time period You may also ...

Page 18: ...e small plastic squeegees designed for touch panels 3 Wipe the screen with a clean non abrasive lint free cloth Note Use ionized air if available to blow additional dirt or particles off the touch panel Installing Your Screen Protector When installing a new screen protector use a flat plastic card to apply the screen protector smoothly and remove any air bubbles Note If you have one you can also u...

Page 19: ... Power key to wake the terminal again 12 For maximum performance recalibrate the screen Select Start Settings Control Panel select Stylus Calibration tab 13 Select Recalibrate and follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 20: ...wer on page 3 9 Speaker The integrated speaker sounds audio signals as you scan bar code labels and enter data but emits no ambient noise on system activity i e processor memory access radio traffic etc The speaker meets the following SPL levels at 40cm 500Hz 67db 1KHz 72db 4KHz 72db Stylus Optional If your ScanPal 5100 terminal is equipped with a touch screen it ships with a stylus inserted in a ...

Page 21: ...r key to resume operation 6 To verify that the operating system recognizes the new memory card open Windows Explorer and navigate to My Device Storage Card Top Panel Features Laser Engine Window If you terminal is equipped with a 4813 laser engine the angled engine reads and decodes 1D bar code symbologies For more information see Using the Laser Engine on page 5 1 Image Engine Window If you termi...

Page 22: ... 1 1 communication up to 12 Mbps and RS 232 communications with a maximum speed of 115Kbps and seven baud rate settings Through this connector you can communicate with a host workstation via Microsoft ActiveSync see Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on page 7 2 The I O connector supports the following signals Note Signals referenced are for a DTE device ScanPal 5100 Periphe...

Page 23: ... provides the main power supply for the terminal For more information see Battery Power on page 3 9 For information on how to purchase these items contact a Honeywell sales representative Battery Power The intelligent battery technology inside the terminal features two types of battery power The main battery pack The backup battery located inside the terminal see Internal Backup Battery on page 3 ...

Page 24: ...er 100mA or 500mA of current over the USB connection Access the option by selecting Start Settings Control Panel Power USB Charging To fully charge the Li ion battery before installing it in the terminal use the QuadCharger Device see page 10 1 or insert the battery in the spare battery charging well in the back of the ScanPal 5100 HomeBase Charging Time The standard capacity 2200mAh Li ion batter...

Page 25: ...or batteries All components must be dry before connecting to an external power source Replace defective batteries immediately using a defective battery could damage the ScanPal terminal Never throw a used battery in the trash It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to local guidelines Don t use a battery in any other manner outside its intended use in ScanPal 5100 terminals and p...

Page 26: ...h Resetting the Terminal Soft Reset Press and release the Reset button This resets RAM and reloads the OS Hard Reset Press and hold the Reset button and then press and release the Power button This resets RAM reloads the OS and resets the Real Time Clock Soft Reset Warm Boot A soft reset re boots the terminal without losing RAM data terminates all running applications reloads the OS and launches A...

Page 27: ... when the battery door is replaced Troubleshooting Suspend Resume If the terminal does not wake when you press the Power button the main battery might be too low to resume operation To check remove the battery and install a fully charged battery or connect the terminal to a ScanPal 5100 charging peripheral Changing the Memory Allocation You can adjust file storage vs program memory in System Prope...

Page 28: ...al connector Expected Charge Time Standard Capacity 2200mAh four hours Extended Capacity 3300mAh six hours Charging Peripherals AC wall adapter and Charger PSC11R 050 Communication Cable HomeBase single bay terminal charge communicate Quad Charger four slot battery pack charger DSA 0421S 03 1 WPAN WLAN optional Bluetooth Class II 10 m v2 0 Enhanced Data Rate EDR with on board antenna BQB certified...

Page 29: ...x 41 mm deep 6 18 x 2 24 x 1 61 Weight 232 g 8 18 oz including standard battery pack with 4813 Laser Engine 228 g 8 04 oz including standard battery pack with 5300SR Imager Engine Scanner Decode Capabilities 4813 1D Laser Engine Decodes all standard 1D codes 5300SR 2D Imager with Adaptus Technology and Laser Aimer Decodes all standard 1D 2D Postal and OCR codes Regulatory and Compliance Safety CCC...

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Page 31: ... the command bar Backspace Backspace moves the cursor back one space If you are typing text a character is deleted each time you press the backspace key Control Modifies the next key pressed to type specific characters Escape Cancels an action Enter Performs the same function as the Enter key on a workstation Power Suspends and resumes the terminal Scan Activates the image engine to scan a bar cod...

Page 32: ...Note that when typing in alpha mode you must use the same multi press method you would use when typing letters on a phone keypad Each key press types the next letter in the sequence as displayed by the alpha indicator Mouse Pointer Mode Icon Keypad Status The keypad is in lowercase alpha mode The keypad is in uppercase alpha mode The keypad is in numeric mode The keypad is in navigation mode Key C...

Page 33: ... combinations Note The color coded indicators are located above each key Key Combination Function FUNC 1 F5 FUNC 2 F6 FUNC 3 F7 FUNC 4 Toggle the wireless radio on and off FUNC 5 Increase screen brightness FUNC 6 Increase volume FUNC 7 Tab FUNC 8 Decrease screen brightness FUNC 9 Decrease volume FUNC Start menu FUNC 0 Delete FUNC SP Align the screen Press ESC to exit ...

Page 34: ... indicators are located above each key Program Buttons Buttons can be programmed to execute different functions using the Program Button program in the Control Panel Press and hold the Function FUNC key and press the appropriate function key to execute the indicated function Key Combination Function CTRL 1 CTRL 2 CTRL 3 CTRL 4 CTRL 5 CTRL 6 CTRL 7 CTRL 8 CTRL 9 CTRL minus CTRL 0 CTRL SP plus ...

Page 35: ...N 13 10 4 mil Code 128 13 mil UPC 19 5 mil UPC Working Range 013cm 019cm 026cm 026cm 033cm 049cm Near 2 8 in 7 0cm 2 2 in 5 7cm 2 0 in 5 0cm 2 0 in 5 0cm 2 0 in 5 0cm 3 0 in 7 5cm Far 3 7 in 9 5cm 6 7 in 17 1cm 10 0 in 25 4cm 8 3 in 21 0cm 10 0 in 25 4cm 11 8 in 30 0cm Symbology Type Symbology Name 1D Symbologies Codabar Code 3 of 9 Code 11 Code 93 Code 128 EAN 8 EAN 13 GS1 Databar Interleaved 2 o...

Page 36: ... 10 inches 10 25 cm from the bar code is recommended 3 Project the aiming beam by pressing and holding the Scan key The Scan LED lights red 4 Center the aimer over the bar code 5 When the bar code is successfully decoded the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar code to verify decoding The aiming beam is smaller when the terminal is held clos...

Page 37: ...gnatures and pictures Available Image Engines ScanPal 5100s are equipped with 5300 Standard Range 5300SR image engines Depth of Field 5300 Standard Range 5300SR Data characterized at 23 C and 0 lux ambient light 8 3 mil Linear 10 mil PDF417 13 mil UPC 15 mil Data Matrix 15 mil QR 35 mil MaxiCode Working Range 020cm 025cm 033cm 038cm 038cm 089cm Near 3 5 in 8 9cm 3 1 in 7 9cm 2 1 in 5 3cm 2 3 in 5 ...

Page 38: ... Straight 2 of 5 IATA Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Telepen Trioptic Code GS1 128 UPC and UPC A 2D Symbologies Aztec Code 16K Composite Data Matrix Grid Matrix GS1 Databar Han Xin MaxiCode OCR PDF417 QR Code Composite Codes Aztec Mesa Codablock F EAN UCC GS1 Databar 14 OCR OCR A OCR B OCR US Money Font Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes Australian Post British Post Canadian Pos...

Page 39: ...irectional Scanning Positions on page 6 4 ALD ALD provides fast reading of linear 1D and stacked linear bar codes PDF417 For the best read the aiming pattern should be centered horizontally across the bar code When ALD is enabled the reader does not read matrix or postal codes To Decode a Bar Code 1 Select Start Programs Demos Scan Demo 2 Position the ScanPal 5100 terminal over one of the sample b...

Page 40: ...ad the aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code The aiming pattern is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when the terminal is held farther from the code Symbologies with smaller bars or elements mil size should be read closer to the unit whereas larger bars or elements mil size should be read farther from the unit ...

Page 41: ... the image The average size of the image file is approximately 300 400K However the size of the image depends on image content the more complex the content the larger the file size Taking an Image 1 Select Start Programs Demos Image Demo 2 Point the ScanPal 5100 terminal at the object 3 Press the Scan key to activate the engine The screen displays a preview of the object 4 Adjust the terminal s po...

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Page 43: ...page 7 5 Installing Additional Software ScanPal 5100 terminals ship with the operating system radio drivers and custom Honeywell software already installed These are the default programs that install when your terminal first boots up You can install additional software programs on the terminal provided that the following parameters are met the software program was created for a Windows CE Core dev...

Page 44: ...Pal 5100 terminal to the host workstation via ScanPal 5100 peripheral to initiate communication If ActiveSync 4 5 or higher or Windows Mobile Device Center is not installed on the host workstation you can download and install the most current version of the software from the Microsoft Web site http go microsoft com fwlink LinkId 147001 Note ActiveSync on your ScanPal 5100 terminal works with Windo...

Page 45: ...ows ME Windows 2000 WindowsNT 4 0 SP6 or higher Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems Setting Up the Host Workstation To synchronize data between the terminal and the workstation ActiveSync v4 5 or higher or Windows Mobile Device Center must be configured for same communication type on both the host workstation and the ScanPal 5100 terminal ActiveSync Verify that ActiveSync is c...

Page 46: ...station with ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center installed For additional information visit the Microsoft Web site http go microsot com fwlink LinkId 147001 Exploring the Terminal from the Workstation ActiveSync 1 Open the main ActiveSync window on the desktop 2 Click Explore This opens the Mobile Device folder for the terminal in Windows Explorer 3 The ScanPal 5100 terminal is now treated ...

Page 47: ...inal If the File is Not an Installer Some programs cannot be installed on workstations because they are designed exclusively for Windows CE Core devices In these cases the appropriate files must be stored on the host workstation and transferred to the terminal via ActiveSync Explore or Windows Device Mobile File Management Note If an installer because an error message stating that the program is v...

Page 48: ...rea Network radio that uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS technology The radio is interoperable with other 802 11b g Wi Fi compliant products including access points APs workstations via PC card adapters and other wireless portable devices By default the 802 11b g radio is powered off i e disabled out of the box To power it on i e enable press the vertical arrow bottom right corner of scree...

Page 49: ...ey be paired the same passkey must be entered for each device If you want to connect the ScanPal 5100 to a device without any input method e g printers headsets refer to the user documentation that accompanied the device for pairing information 1 Select on the desired device profile in the Bluetooth Handler 2 Select Trusted from the drop down menu Once asked if you need to authenticate the device ...

Page 50: ...ice and select the Select button 8 When the COM port selection appears select COM7 and select OK 9 If successful the COM port and MAC address of the device appears under the list of Registered Bluetooth Virtual COM ports 10 Select OK to exit the Bluetooth Handler 11 One of the ways to test the connection to the printer is to follow the steps below a Select Start Programs Demos Print Demo b Select ...

Page 51: ...y without damage to the terminals battery packs or peripherals For prolonged storage see Storage Guidelines on page 3 11 The base can also charge a second battery while the terminal is positioned in the base See Charging a Spare Battery on page 9 5 Power Supply The power cable that ships with each terminal also powers the base We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals power cables and power adapte...

Page 52: ...acilitate USB communication to and from the terminal USB communication occurs through Microsoft ActiveSync v 4 1 or higher For more information about ActiveSync setup see Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on page 7 2 Serial Port The serial port supports serial communication between the terminal and another device Note that the connector is a DB9 Male connector requiring a f...

Page 53: ...plug adapter for each geography 1 Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the power adapter 2 Plug the power cable into the power source 3 Plug the connector into the DC power jack on the back panel The base is now powered When a terminal is properly seated the base powers the terminal charges the terminal s main battery pack and launches ActiveSync see Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and...

Page 54: ...hanges in temperature current and voltage Inserting a Terminal 1 Install the battery pack in the terminal see Install the Main Battery on page 2 1 2 Power the base see Powering the HomeBase Device on page 9 3 3 Slide the terminal into the terminal well making certain that the terminal is seated properly 4 The battery pack begins charging Ensure all components are dry prior to mating terminals batt...

Page 55: ...rted in the battery charging well in back of the terminal connection Angle the battery as shown Once the connectors engage the LED lights If the LED is red the unit is charging if it is green the charge is complete Checking Battery Power To check battery power while the terminal is operating select Start Settings Control Panel Power Charging LED ...

Page 56: ... condensing Power Supply Input Universal from the power source 100 240 Volts 0 3 A 50 60Hz Included with ScanPal 5100 terminal Output to the base 5 Volts DC 2 0 A Charging Standard Charge Standard Capacity 2200mAh four hours Extended Capacity 3300mAh six hours Max Charging Current 2A Max Standby Current 100mA Status LED Green charged Red charging Communication Interface USB Mini B Male connector s...

Page 57: ... the warranty DO NOT attempt to charge damp wet mobile computers or batteries All components must be dry before connecting to an external power source QuadCharger Device Charging Slots The charger contains four charging slots Each slot holds one battery When a battery is placed in a slot it immediately begins charging and its Status LED lights Status LEDs A status LED is located at the end of each...

Page 58: ...temperature range of 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Temperature has a significant effect on charging For best results battery packs should be at room temperature before inserting in the charger When the battery temperature exceeds 40 C the charger may exceed the stated four or six hour charge time The charger stops charging if the battery temperature is greater than 40 C but will begin charging again when ...

Page 59: ...ty For prolonged storage do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the charger refer to chart below for possible solutions If problems persist contact Limited Warranty see page 11 1 Problem Issue The Status LED does not come on when I insert a battery pack into a slot Check the power connections to the device make s...

Page 60: ... 70 C Charging Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Electrical Static Discharge Air 15k Vdc Direct 8k Vdc Humidity 90 relative humidity non condensing Power Supply Input Universal 100V 240V 1 2 A 50 60Hz Included Output 5Volts DC 4 0 A Charging Standard Charge Standard Capacity 2200mAh four hours Extended Capacity 3300mAh six hours Status LEDs Green charged Red charging Agency Approvals Power Supply ...

Page 61: ...s i improperly installed or used ii damaged by accident or negligence including failure to follow the proper maintenance service and cleaning schedule or iii damaged as a result of A modification or alteration by the purchaser or other party B excessive voltage or current supplied to or drawn from the interface connections C static electricity or electro static discharge D operation under conditio...

Page 62: ...d users of the products These warranties are non transferable Limited Warranty Duration The duration of the limited warranty for terminals with an integrated imager is one year The duration of the limited warranty for touch screens is one year The duration of the limited warranty for ScanPal 5100 HomeBase and ScanPal 5100 QuadCharger is one year The duration of the limited warranty for batteries i...

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