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Nordic ID PL3000 user manual, v. 2.4, March 2006
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1.
Introduction
1.1
Nordic ID
Nordic ID develops, manufactures and markets handheld instruments for various industries. Nordic ID’s
headquarters are located at Salo in the south-western part of Finland.
An increasing part of the company’s turnover is invested in Research and Development. The Nordic ID
products are characterised by high quality, stylish design and excellent ergonomics with one-handed
operability.
1.2
Handheld computers –principle of operation
In general, handheld computers are a class of devices that have either a ¼-, or a half-, or a full sized VGA
screen with or without an integrated keyboard. Furthermore, they usually contain a standard package of
integrated applications, both wireless and wired connectivity (network) options, and typically also some
Windows application interfaces for developers of complete systems.
1.3
Nordic ID PL3000
The Nordic ID PL3000 is a configurable computer that can be equipped with various functionalities. Different
functionalities include various alternative auto ID methods, wireless communication methods and other
functionalities to make the PL3000 easy and comfortable to use. The Nordic ID PL3000 uses the Windows
CE operating system.
The PL3000 is lightweight and features a one hand operated keyboard with a guiding keyboard backlight
system and its rugged casing makes it suitable for rough conditions.