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11/30/2006

SmartCompact

1D/2D Scanner

Quick Reference Guide

SmarTerminal Computers, Inc.

Ver 1, Nov 2006

Summary of Contents for SmartCompact 1D

Page 1: ...Page 1 11 30 2006 SmartCompact 1D 2D Scanner Quick Reference Guide SmarTerminal Computers Inc Ver 1 Nov 2006 ...

Page 2: ...respective holders Head Quarters Sammi Information Systems Co Ltd 103 15 Galwor dong Yongsan Gu Seoul Korea Tel 82 2 790 5508 Fax 82 2 790 5509 Email sales sammicomputer co kr Web www sammicomputer co kr Us Office SmartTerminal Computers Inc 15605 Carmenita Road Suit 209 Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Tel 1 562 921 5689 Fax 1 562 921 5674 Email sales smarterminal com Web www smarterminal com ...

Page 3: ... 2 Install batteries in SmartCompact 14 3 3 Battery charging using power adapter 14 3 4 Backup Battery on off switch 14 3 5 Power settings on WIN CE 14 3 6 Turn on SmartCompact 16 3 7 Turn off SmartCompact 16 Chapter 4 Operation modes 17 4 1 Normal mode 17 4 2 Suspend mode 17 Chapter 5 Resetting SmartCompact 18 5 1 Warm Reset 18 5 2 Cold Reset 18 5 3 Difference between cold and warm reset 19 Chapt...

Page 4: ...8 Accessories and peripheral devices 63 8 1 Using Stylus pen 63 8 2 Using Compact flash CF slot 63 8 3 Using SD secure digital peripherals 63 8 4 Using CDMA Code Division Multiple Access module Optional 63 8 5 Using IrDA port Infra Red Data Association 64 8 6 Using MSR printer Magnetic Stripe Reader Thermal Printer Module 64 Chapter 9 PC Interface 65 9 1 Ms ActiveSync Installation 65 9 2 USB Seria...

Page 5: ...Page 5 11 30 2006 Introduction This quick reference guide allows you to use all the advanced features of SmartCompact effectively Please go through it once before using SmartCompact handheld terminal ...

Page 6: ...AH Li ion 9 Power adapter 9 Power cord 9 Synchronization cable USB cable 9 Backup battery 110mA Lithium ion Embedded Optional accessories 9 Docking station Desktop and vehicle 9 CF card cover 9 Protective carrying case 9 MSR printer and cradle 9 RFID reader Under development 9 Synchronization cable Serial 9 Bluetooth printer with power adapter 9 3000mAh Lithium ion ...

Page 7: ...ures and description Features Function Description LCD touch screen display It shows the running application and desktop Stylus can be used to select the application and inputting data on touch screen LCD Touch screen Wireless LAN LED Scanner LED indicator ...

Page 8: ... power to SmartCompact Battery lock switch To lock unlock battery pack Backup battery on off switch To turn backup battery on off Detachable hand strap end To detach hand strap easily for battery change IrDA port To communicate with other devices using infrared light Product label To display model name and serial number Stylus pen Internal speaker IrDA port Product label Battery lock switch Main b...

Page 9: ...ed through this window Slot cover To protect the slot from dust CF slot To host CF peripherals 1 2 4 Bottom side Features and description Features Function Description DC input jack For DC power adapter connection to charge the batteries I O port To connect to other devices using synchronization cable 1D Scanner window CF slot I O port DC I p Jack Slot cover ...

Page 10: ...also known was hardware scan key SD slot To host SD peripherals 1 2 6 Right side Features and description Features Function Description Right Scan key To scan the barcode user should press this key also known was hardware scan key Audio I O port To connect headset with microphone for audio signals in out Left Scan Key SD slot with cover Audio I O port ...

Page 11: ... Esc key on keyboard in windows mode TAB key Functions same as Tab key on keyboard in windows mode In function mode used to open application 1 or defined application Alpha key Yellow To switch to alphabet mode Function key Blue Other keys in combination with Func key have secondary functions Enter key Functions same as Enter key on keyboard in windows mode In function mode works as stylus calibrat...

Page 12: ...ation 3 or defined application To print j k l on editor screen 6 Prints number 6 on editor screen To open application 4 or defined application To print m n o on editor screen 7 Prints number 7 on editor screen Functions as key on keyboard To print p q r s on editor screen 8 Prints number 8 on editor screen Functions as key on keyboard To print t u v on editor screen 9 Prints number 9 on editor scr...

Page 13: ...inking green Wireless LAN on Scanner LED Top Red Scanner result error Green Scanner result success 2 3 Rear panel with keys 2 4 Rear panel keys description Name Function Reset key To perform warm and cold reset Pistol key For bar code reading when pistol trigger is pressed Reset key Pistol key ...

Page 14: ...ock switch Slid the battery latch upwards and insert the battery pack given with the correct polarity Note Only use the batteries which are provided for SmartCompact units 3 3 Battery charging using power adapter Connect power cord from AC power supply to AC adapter charger Connect Ac adapter to SmartCompact through DC input jack present on bottom side While charging power LED will be red after fu...

Page 15: ...Page 15 11 30 2006 Awake mode while charging ...

Page 16: ...sition Use stylus pen to turn it on Connect the main battery to SmartCompact main unit Make sure that battery is fully charged for 5 hours before it is used first time 3 7 Turn off SmartCompact To power off SmartCompact hold the power key for 3 seconds which will put the unit in sleep mode LCD backlight can be turned on off by one touch on off of the power key ...

Page 17: ...n the power key for 3 seconds when it is on 2 If main battery fails Note If SmartCompact is not operated for specified period it can be switch to suspend mode this time can be set as follows Start settings control panel power properties schemes battery power SmartCompact can be put back in active mode in following ways 1 One press of power button when SmartCompact unit is off 2 By putting it in po...

Page 18: ... the Object Store system memory But the data on the Disk on chip will remain as it is so it is necessary to store the important applications on Disk on chip before cold reset The memory capacity of Disk on chip is 60MByte The operating system is reloaded and any applications set up for automatic installation are reinstalled Cold reset is only recommended when all other procedures fail and SmartCom...

Page 19: ...s Preserves file system It closes all applications Refreshes RAM Clears Files too Procedure to reset One touch of software reset button 1 Slide backup battery of off switch down then again up 2 Press Function key software reset key After state Splash screen will appear shortly Desktop will appear After Splash screen booting image will appear and then Desktop screen will be shown Custom setting wil...

Page 20: ...Page 20 11 30 2006 Priority Always try warm reset first Only if warm reset fails then try cold reset ...

Page 21: ...s keyboard icon which opens and hides the soft input panel SIP It has a button which shows present power status of SmartCompact i e either AC power cord while charging backup battery in low power conditions Task bar allows user to open and close the programs or utilities 2 Start button Start button is at the left corner in the task bar which allows opening start menu Start menu has the following o...

Page 22: ...by tapping them using stylus pen 6 2 Calibrating the touch screen In order to use stylus pen on touch screen it is necessary to calibrate the screen first It can be done in following ways Start settings control panel stylus icon Double tap calibration Double tap Use the grid to set the double tap sensitivity for speed and physical distance between the taps Calibrate Hit the recalibrate button and ...

Page 23: ...xit the wireless LAN 2 Select the network which need to be accessed and tap the connect button 3 To add a new network double tab on Add new and select the network from the list 4 confirm it using Ok or press Enter key on keyboard To change the settings of wireless LAN Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections Right mouse click and select properties on Wireless network ...

Page 24: ...sign up for GPRS data service with local wireless carrier Also get a SIM card that plugs into the CF card before installing it in SmartCompact Generally common GPRS CF cards are using serial interface so it is not necessary to install any extra driver since they can use already available PCMCIA driver Note If need to use very unique type GPRS card please install the driver provided by manufacturer...

Page 25: ... the connection and select Dial Up connection and select Next 3 Select Modem type from the list as GPRS_Modem and Select Next Tap on Configure to change the Port setting and Call Options as follows Enter Baud Rate 115200 Extra settings cpin xxxx cgdcont 1 ip yyyy ...

Page 26: ...ge 26 11 30 2006 4 Enter Country and Area code phone number and Click Finish 5 To connect to The GPRS network double click on the new connection created 6 Enter User name Password Domain and click connect ...

Page 27: ...uirement Click Edit to Change Dialing patterns e g Enter G for all options 8 After successful connections following screen will be displayed 6 5 Volume sound control In Function mode Right and left navigation keys can be used to use to increase and decrease the sound ...

Page 28: ...round sound which is generated while increasing and decreasing the volume through application Start settings control Panel Volume sound Volume Adjust the volume as per the requirement using slider and check boxes Sound Select sounds as per the requirement for each event ...

Page 29: ...e and time do the following Method 1 Start settings control panel Date and time Date and time properties dialog will show up Method 2 Double tap on the time on the task bar which will open up Date time properties screen Change Date and time as per the requirement ...

Page 30: ...sed to read barcodes 1 Execute the application for bar code reading Start Programs Scanning ScanDemo application or use the icon on desktop It runs in the background user can find out by the bar code icon in system tray 2 Aim the scanner window at the barcode 3 Press Left or right barcode scan button for 5 seconds 4 Aim the laser beam at the center of the barcode 5 check the scanning result either...

Page 31: ...onsists of the following 5 Tabs 1 Basic Changes the default settings of Barcode scanner 2 Symbologies Select the types of Symbologies 3 Detail Changes barcode symbology parameter settings in SmartCompact 4 Options Set the other functions of the scanner like Sound and Scan Key change 5 About Shows the scanner configuration version and scanner firmware version ...

Page 32: ...te the scanned barcode in editor window Terminator Add a automatic text after each bar code it can be set as None CRLF CR LF Space Tab STX ETX Continuous Scan Disabled No continuous scanning Continuous Scan Enabled Scan continuously the barcode with set time interval Prefix Add code before each barcode e g when scanned value is 12345 and prefix is ABC It will be shown as ABC12345 Suffix Add code a...

Page 33: ...Page 33 11 30 2006 Barcode type Detail setting values for particular barcode type Maximum and minimum length of the barcode belonging to this barcode type ...

Page 34: ...r beep On success of barcode scanning The selected file name will be displayed in the fill in above Setting No Good Read Tap on this button allows to select the wav sound file for beep On failure of barcode scanning The selected file name will be displayed in the fill in above Default Will restore back the default sound files for both operations Scanner configuration version Scanner firmware versi...

Page 35: ...me To save the assigned time interval and test it Default To restore back the default vibration settings 7 3 Demonstration program for 1D 2D Scanner To start the demonstration program Start Programs Scanner ScanDemo Startup screen for 1D Scanner Scan type will appear Scan value will appear To start scanning Select it for Auto scan Select it for beep Select it for Vibration ...

Page 36: ... result will be same for both procedures For Beep select Beep checkbox the specific beep sound can be selected through control panel settings After successful barcode scanning the scan type and value will be displayed in respective fill ins On failure of barcode scanning Scan fail and try again messages will appear Scan type will appear Scan value will appear To start scanning Select it for beep S...

Page 37: ... the auto scan mode will be activated whenever user starts the program In auto scan mode once the Scan start button is pressed the scanning beam will continuously come till Scan stop button is pressed Copy data captured by QuickScanSet to wordpad Start Program Click QuickScanSet Double click QuickScanSet in task bar and select Copy and Paste ...

Page 38: ...h SPP and FTP are in use the service search might not be available Whereas the part which is saved automatically in setting is shown in red and others are saved by closing the setting form The class of device of PDA which installs Blueman is applied to Handheld PDA in service on 7 4 1 Bluetooth application status There are 3 types of Bluetooth status Off On Connection You can check the current sta...

Page 39: ... me Allow other devices to access PDA using Bluetooth Bluetooth manager To manage Bluetooth Bluetooth setting To configure Bluetooth settings Exit To exit Blueman application 7 4 2 Bluetooth Manager Bluetooth manager is used to manage Bluetooth It has four menus Connection tool list and view Connection Allows PDA to access and connect to other devices which support the same services e g serial fil...

Page 40: ...l Bluetooth devices Add serial device with address This section will enable PDA to search and connect the device with serial service using a specific address Follow the steps given to search the Bluetooth device Enter Specific address Shortcut icon will appear Double click on icon for popup menu Select Connect the serial service will start with the message COM8 port was created for SPP client Doub...

Page 41: ...tooth address is not known Scan for serial devices option can be used to search serial devices System will automatically Service query screen Query is finished and serial service Search Bluetooth devices list is displayed as follows with serial service Select specific service Double click for popup menu Select Create shortcut Select Connect ...

Page 42: ...same icon for the following popup menu Disconnect To stop the service Delete To delete the icon Properties To show properties of the service Refresh To refresh the current connection or setting information Scan for file transfer devices Use this section to enable your unit to receive files from another Bluetooth device or from any ...

Page 43: ...ly searches for a list of Bluetooth devices in the screen that will support a FTP service Device searching screen Service query Screen List complete Screen Select device click create Double click on device icon For security authentification Shortcut to get popup menu select Enter PIN of the device Connect ...

Page 44: ...e You cannot delete a folder Refresh Large Icons The icons in the current screen are seen large Small Icons The icons in the current screen are seen small To send a file from remote device to local device Click the Local Machine tab which is defined as the default Select the file and then click transfer icon When the message of send to remote pops up Click yes Status message Sending file to remote...

Page 45: ...essful on the status bar located at the bottom of the screen To send a file from Remote device to Local device Click the Remote Machine tab Select the file and click send to icon When the message of send to remote pops up Click yes The message of sending file to local is shown in the status bar of screen ...

Page 46: ... disconnect the service connection file transfer service Function Regarding FTP Host function enter the agreed pin number for both PDA and other Bluetooth device to make a connection Scan for ActiveSync devices This section describes how to make a shortcut to search and connect all Bluetooth devices with ActiveSync service Search Bluetooth devices which support ActiveSync service Device searching ...

Page 47: ...tion Connect To disconnect the service Scan for all devices This section describes to search and query all Bluetooth devices respective services User can make a connection if required All Bluetooth devices When you select this function you can search and list up all Bluetooth devices with the following procedure To search Bluetooth devices ...

Page 48: ... service query is To create shortcut hold stylus Use popup menu to connect Complete list of services on service icon to display popup and disconnect the service which device supports will be menu and select Create shortcut displayed as follows Tool The service type to scan is shown in the title bar The status of blueman manager is displayed in the status bar below ...

Page 49: ...ices Select Add to scan the Wait till the list is complete On specific device popup menu select Device to be paired Add paired device to select the device Enter the PIN Enter the promised authenticated key in both your device and the relevant device to complete the connection To turn Bluetooth service on and off alternatively To save the settings which were used to connect to other specific device...

Page 50: ...Page 50 11 30 2006 Add To scan the device to connect Remove To remove the paired device Close To exit ...

Page 51: ...n allows the radio service of the device to turn on or off List This tab enables user to check the scanned device service or shortcuts which have been created earlier options c Add Paired Device to make the device paired d Properties to see the information on the device e Refresh to renew the window N A d Properties to see the information on the device ...

Page 52: ...onnect to connect to the service d Delete to delete the shortcut e Properties to show the device information f Refresh to renew the current window c Shortcuts to list up the shortcuts to connect to the device service which have been created in Connection d Devices to list up the devices which have been scanned in Scan for all devices e Services to show the device services which the service query h...

Page 53: ...to scan the service of the device d Service View to show the service which was saved e Delete to delete the device f Properties to see the information of the device gRefresh to renew the device Services This function enables user to view the device service which has a step of service query in Scan for all devices User can create a shortcut of scanned service Screen Pop up menu Action Description c...

Page 54: ...nt page become small 7 4 3 Bluetooth settings This has four submenus General Accessibility Services and About General 1 Bluetooth status To turn Bluetooth radio on off This is same as on off in a tray icon or Bluetooth manager 2 Device Identification A Name To change the device name B Address To show the BT address of the device The device must be on 3 Device Scan Length To control the device or d...

Page 55: ...geable 1 Blueman setting manager A Load setting To load the saved blueman registration value B Save setting To save the current blueman registration value 2 Startup List A Shortcut List To establish the shortcut list as a default screen in opening the program B Device List To establish the device list as a default screen in opening the program 3 Accessibility A Allow other devices to connect To al...

Page 56: ... OS itself More Default folder My documents File Transfer 3 Audio Gateway This is supported in MS Stack However all settings are inactivated because the service is unavailable currently Only possible to scan the service for other BT 4 Information Exchange to switch files of PIM calendar and etc Default folder My documents Default Inbox ...

Page 57: ... latest software build version by accessing this tab Tap ok x to exit this information 7 5 Operating System upgrade manual Please follow the steps below to upgrade the operating system on SmartCompact 1 Copy the OS file of nkupd bin to CF card ...

Page 58: ...PAD by removing two screws on rear panel and insert CF card 3 Press Fn key Reset button for cold reset 4 PDA will automatically search for OS to update in CF Card or SD Card If there s OS file to update move to No 6 Func key Software reset Key ...

Page 59: ...Page 59 11 30 2006 5 If there s no OS file to update move to No 9 Ver 0 01 Ver 0 01 ...

Page 60: ...Page 60 11 30 2006 6 Reads CF Card from OS File 7 Old version OS will be removed and updated to New OS Ver 0 01 Ver 0 01 ...

Page 61: ...Page 61 11 30 2006 8 Remove CF card when update completed press FN KEY Reset for Cold reset 9 Image booting after cold reset Ver 0 01 ...

Page 62: ...Page 62 11 30 2006 10 Check the OS version in Control Panel System 11 double click System to check OS Version ...

Page 63: ... pull out sticker comes with the CF card package If an equivalent sticker doesn t come with your card or your PDA doesn t have an eject button stick pull out sticker to pull CF cards e asily In case of closed covers user should remove screws and cover insert CF cards close cover and fix the screws There are different types of CF peripherals available in market which can be connected to SmartCompac...

Page 64: ...e with another device with IrDA port the distance in which it can operate is 7 8 11 8 Microsoft ActiveSync is software which can be used for communication 8 6 Using MSR printer Magnetic Stripe Reader Thermal Printer Module It is possible to connect MSR printer to SmartCompact through I O port For more details please refer MSR printer user manual ...

Page 65: ... one end of synchronization cable to Sync port which is on bottom side of SmartCompact and USB end to host Pc It is necessary to install Microsoft ActiveSync program Following is a procedure to install Ms ActiveSync program on PC Select Next Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then Next Input Username and Organization name and select Next ...

Page 66: ...Page 66 11 30 2006 Detect the directory for installation and select Next Select Install Installing ...

Page 67: ...Page 67 11 30 2006 Select Finish to complete the installation Select Yes to reboot the Pc 9 2 USB Serial IrDA ActiveSync To operate ActiveSync program in PC Start Program Microsoft ActiveSync ...

Page 68: ...veSync settings File Connection Settings Select between USB ActiveSync Connections Serial ActiveSync Connections IrDA ActiveSync Connections as per requirement In USB ActiveSync connections check Allow USB connections and Select Ok ...

Page 69: ...iveSync Connections Allow connections to one of the following select COM1 In IrDA ActiveSync Connections Allow connections to one of the following select Infrared port IR To set PDA ActiveSync Control Panel PC Connection double click ...

Page 70: ...Page 70 11 30 2006 PC Connection has to be USB for USB ActiveSync Connections Serial for Serial ActiveSync Connections and IrDA for IrDA ActiveSync Connections else select Change Connection ...

Page 71: ...ActiveSync cable to PDA and PC for USB and Serial connections Use IrDA ports on rear side of PDA and PC for IrDA connections Sync cable IrDA ports Program Communication USB ActiveSync Serial ActiveSync IrDA ActiveSync Connecting ...

Page 72: ...Page 72 11 30 2006 As soon as the connection is successful following dialog box will be displayed on host PC To see the files on SmartCompact click on explorer ...

Page 73: ...ystem tray to show the status of connection between SmartCompact and Host PC User can open ActiveSync program by clicking on the icon Data Transfer 9 3 Blueman ActiveSync Select Blueman Manager Connection Scan for ActiveSync devices Connected Disconnected ...

Page 74: ...uetooth devices with ActiveSync service Search Bluetooth devices which support ActiveSync service Device searching screen Service query Screen List complete Screen Select device click create Double click on device icon Message after successful Shortcut to get popup menu select connection Connect To disconnect the service ...

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Page 76: ...oard 16 1 alphanumeric keyboard 2 scanner buttons navigation power button software reset button Operating System Software Microsoft WinCE NET 5 0 Internet Explorer InBox Async etc s w update from Compact Flash System Expansion 1 Compact Flash Type II Slot external access supports 3 3V 1 SD Card Slot external access Application Development Microsoft Embedded Visual C Microsoft Visual Studio NET to ...

Page 77: ...F417 MicroPDF417 MaxiCode Data Matrix QR code Aztec Aztec Mesas Code 49 EAN UCC Composite Snowflake Dataglyphs Linear Code 39 Code 128 Codabar UPC EAN Interleaved 2 of 5 Reduced space Symbology Code 93 Codablock F BC412 Postal Postnet Planet code British Post Canadian Post Japanese Post KIX Netherlands post OCR Fonts OCR A and OCR B Network Characteristics Wireless 802 11b g 2 4 GHz Optional Inter...

Page 78: ...00 240Vac input and 5V 3A DC output Power Management Support for Xscale application modes including Turbo Maximum power 400MHz Normal Idle and Sleep Less power 200MHz Hot swappable battery Main battery can be changed without switching off the unit Optional 3000 m AH battery ...

Page 79: ...Page 79 11 30 2006 Appendix B Version Table Version 1 Release Date 11 30 2006 ...

Page 80: ... 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 WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications ...

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