background image

CT60
Rugged 
Tablet PC

User's Guide

Содержание CT60

Страница 1: ...CT60 Rugged Tablet PC User s Guide ...

Страница 2: ...CT60 Rugged Tablet PC User Guide ...

Страница 3: ...Intermec Technologies Corporation All rights re served The word Intermec the Intermec logo Norand ArciTech CrossBar Data Collection Browser dcBrowser Duratherm EasyCoder EasyLAN Enterprise Wireless LAN EZBuilder Fingerprint i gistics INCA under license InterDriver Intermec Printer Network Manager IRL JANUS LabelShop Mobile Framework MobileLAN Nor Ware Pen Key Precision Print PrintSet RoutePower TE...

Страница 4: ...s 4 Battery Gauge 4 Charging status LED 4 Hard disk Drive Indicator 4 Backlight Control Sensor 5 On Off Switch 5 USB Connector 5 Cardbus PCMCIA Expansion Slot 6 Speaker 6 External Power Connector 15 VDC input 7 Coaxial Connector 7 Docking Connector 7 Battery Compartments 7 Hard Drive Compartment 8 Bottom Guide Pin Holes 8 Tips for Proper Use and Care 9 1 ...

Страница 5: ...r Batteries 15 When Batteries Have Finished Charging 16 How to Increase Battery Run Time 16 When to Replace Your Battery 17 Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries 17 Safety and Handling for Batteries 18 Disposing of Batteries 19 Tips for Best Battery Performance 25 Removable Hard Drive 20 Connectivity 20 Port Replicators 21 Desktop Docking Station 24 Vehicle Docking 25 Cardbus PC Cards 26 Interna...

Страница 6: ...l 34 How to Access Windows Journal 34 Restore the Default Settings 34 Reinstall the Note Writer Printer 35 Improve Handwriting Recognition 36 How to Set the Pen and Screen 36 How to Create Sticky Notes 36 Use the Pen to Write 37 Speech Recognition 37 Performance and Maintenance 37 Monitoring Your Battery 37 Turning Off Peripherals 38 Using Power Schemes 38 Standby 39 Hibernation 39 CT60 Utilities ...

Страница 7: ...reen Keyboard 48 Disabling Hand Writer Recognition 49 If the Computer Locks Up or Freezes 49 How Do I Clean the Dock Connector 49 How Do I Clean the Glass 49 If the Pen Gets Out of Alignment 49 What if the Pen Still Will Not Align 47 If the Start Button Disappears 48 External Peripherals Support 49 USB Networking In the CT60 50 How Can USB be Used In the CT60 50 4 ...

Страница 8: ...stances Someone capable of providing first aid must al ways be present for your safety First aid Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an injury Never neglect an injury no matter how slight it seems Resuscitation Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops breathing Any delay could result in death To work on or near high voltage you should be familiar w...

Страница 9: ...ctionnement d une méthode d un état ou d un rapport qui doit être strictement respecté pour éviter l occurrence de mort ou de blessures graves aux personnes manupulant l équipement A caution alerts you to an operating procedure practice condition or statement that must be strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or destruction or corruption or loss of data Attention Une précaution vous averti...

Страница 10: ...tested programs The code is provided as is with all faults All warranties are expressly disclaimed including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Web Support Visit the Intermec web site at http www intermec com to download many of our current manuals in PDF format To or der printed versions of the Intermec manuals contact your local Intermec representative...

Страница 11: ...ion number for authorized service center repair or request an on site repair technician 1 Technical Support Get technical support on your Intermec product 2 Service Contract Status Inquire about an existing contract renew a contract or ask invoicing questions 3 Schedule Site Surveys or Installations Schedule a site survey or request a product or system installation 4 Ordering Products Talk to sale...

Страница 12: ...on and how it relates to pen computing Related Documents This table contains a list of related Intermec documents and their part numbers Document Title Part Number CT Rugged Tablet PC Quick Start Guide 962 054 066A CT60 Vehicle Mount Installation Guide 962 040 012A The Intermec web site at http www intermec com contains many of our documents that you can download in PDF format To order printed ver...

Страница 13: ...s Guide 1Introduction The CT60 Rugged Tablet PC gives you the power of a desktop computer yet it is designed for use on foot in a vehicle or in an office It is ideal for highly mobile applications in the most demanding environments ...

Страница 14: ... TFT active matrix color display S Removable shock mounted 20 GB or larger hard disk drive S Type III Cardbus PCMCIA expansion slot two Type II de vices S Long lasting Li Ion battery dual battery option S Built in light sensor for automatic backlight control S Phoenix BIOS S Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows 98 2000 XP Professional optional S Pen stylus for use with electromagnetic pr...

Страница 15: ...cradle and mounting options S Desktop docking station with communications options S Additional batteries S Battery charger S GPS Wired LAN Wireless LAN and various public and cellular radio modem s S Additional antenna S External CD ROM USB S External 1 44 MB 3 5 bootable floppy disk drive S USB Keyboard s Note A GPS option is sold for the sole purpose of providing and accurate and easily obtainab...

Страница 16: ...arge that remains Each light represents approxi mately 20 of the full charge See Chapter 2 Batteries and Charging Procedures for more detailed information on the bat tery gauge Charging status LED The charge status indicator is lit whenever external power is available It blinks as the battery charges and remains a constant green when the batteries are fully charged The indicator identi fies a posi...

Страница 17: ... proper Windows shutdown procedures Pressing the on off button twice in rapid succession replicates CTRL ALT DEL keystrokes Holding the on off button down for a longer period of time four to five seconds causes an emergency forced shut down of the computer When the CT60 is operating the side switch will function ac cording to the selection on the Advanced tab of the Power Op tions To see the curre...

Страница 18: ...o external devices without using the CT60 s power supply Cardbus PCMCIA Expansion Slot The Cardbus PCMCIA expansion slot is sealed behind a hatch plate held in place by two Phillips head screws The hatch plate must be removed to access the slot Several hatch plates are avail able that will accommodate various Cardbus PCMCIA devices with features that extend beyond the housing of the computer These...

Страница 19: ...ocking Connector Coaxial Connector Do not connect the CT60 to more than one power source at a time when charging or permanent damage may occur Coaxial Connector Depending on the machine configuration there may be a coaxi al antenna connection near the center of the housing The coaxi al connector will allow you to connect an external antenna to an internal radio or GPS solution Docking Connector Th...

Страница 20: ...or repairs without opening the CT60 Some customers may have IT De partments trained to replace hard drives at the customer loca tion You should not open the hard drive compartment without proper service training from Intermec Technologies Any tampering of the hard drive will void the warranty Bottom Guide Pin Holes The bottom guide pin holes are used to align the computer when placed in either a v...

Страница 21: ...icle with the display facing the sun S Do not leave the computer in temperatures below 25 F 31 7 C S Do not pile tools or heavy objects on top of the computer S Avoid severe impacts especially on the display glass S Do not place the unit on the hood or roof of any vehicle as it might be left behind S Do not try to take the computer apart Special tools are re quired to disassemble the computer S Do...

Страница 22: ...11 CT60 Rugged Tablet PC User s Guide 2Hardware Operation This chapter outlines pen operation battery care and use and connectivity options for the CT60 ...

Страница 23: ...on and data entry tool for the CT60 Without a keyboard attached the pen is the only means of communicating with the computer Do not lose or misplace the pen The pen is usually tethered to its carrying case Attaching the tether to one of the zippers on the carrying case with a split ring anchors the tether on either side of the computer By shift ing the position of the zipper the tethered pen is co...

Страница 24: ...tions tab You can also im prove handwriting recognition accuracy by indicating is you are right or left handed on the Settings tab The CT60 utilizes a proximity sensing electromagnetic digitizer This component tells the computer the pen s exact position The computer senses the pen as it nears the display and the cur sor appears when the pen is approximately an inch away This allows visibility of t...

Страница 25: ...res How to Install New Batteries The CT60 has the capability to run on one or two batteries in the field It does not require both batteries to run The two bat tery design allows users to hot swap batteries without turning the computer off To install or replace a new battery turn the round knob on the back of the unit The knob holds the batteries in place and is designed so the batteries cannot be ...

Страница 26: ...source AC or DC This is accomplished using either the CT60 internal battery charger or an approved Intermec power source battery charger To recharge the battery using the AC adapter plug the circular connector of the AC adapter into the AC connector in the CT60 or in the power supply port on the replicator Charging begins automatically as the unit is docked when using a vehicle docking mount deskt...

Страница 27: ...provides the best ratio of charge time to run time for short bat tery charge cycles When batteries are fully charged the charge indicator light will stop flashing and remain lit Primary Secondary Battery Compartments How to Increase Battery Run Time The total run time of the battery is dependent on a variety of factors including temperature backlight requirements and com puter usage To ensure maxi...

Страница 28: ...cycles for optimal battery performance Where to Purchase ReplacementBatteries The CT60 uses long lasting Li Ion batteries that are custom made for Intermec Technologies Corporation If you need to purchase replacement batteries for your CT60 Computer con tact your Intermec representative Do not substitute any other batteries Substituting batteries may result in a void warranty The following storage...

Страница 29: ...the following safety rules when handling and using Li Ion batteries S Do not expose the batteries to extremely high temperatures Do not dispose of batteries in fire S Do not short circuit the battery or reverse polarity Avoid placing batteries around metal objects such as keys pocket change paper clips and jewelry S Do not let children play with batteries S Do not crush dent or allow any deformati...

Страница 30: ...age recycling Tips for BestBattery Performance S Fully discharge your battery before recharging S Fully charge within 24 hours of discharge S Battery charging should be done at temperatures between 0 C to 45 C 32 F to 113 F preferably room temperature S Discharging should be done at temperatures between 30 C to 55 C 22 F to 131 F preferably room temperature S Store your battery at temperatures bet...

Страница 31: ...termec Note Please contact Intermec technical support be fore removing the cover plate of the hard drive compartment Any tampering of the hard drive will result in a void warranty Connectivity Connectivity with the CT60 is via the docking connector on the backside of the unit Most units ship with a port replicator desk dock or vehicle dock that provides standard ports for communications key board ...

Страница 32: ...he port replicator External Power Use only the approved power supplies provided especially for the CT60 which supply the required DC power from a standard AC outlet Keyboard Industry standard 5 DIN PS2 style keyboard connector COM 1 Industry standard DB 9 serial connector COM 2 COM 2 on most docking solutions is a full 9 pin DB 9 serial connector though only a subset of standard signals are suppor...

Страница 33: ...on the back of the unit Standard Port Replicator LPT1 Port Keyboard COM Ports COM 3 or VGA Thumb Screws The connectors are correctly oriented and only fit in one direc tion It is impossible to join them incorrectly Make sure the connector is fully inserted confirming the port replicator fits snuggly against the back of the computer Turn the thumbscrews in a clockwise direction to insure a reliable...

Страница 34: ...he port replicator and then connect the power to the port replicator Flat port replicators and custom cable sets are available when connectivity is needed while the unit is mobile External power should be connected to the port replicators after being firmly connected to the CT60 Some custom configurations provide access to ports in the computer housing Flat Port Replicator ...

Страница 35: ...ec tion of external devices Front View Rear View The desk dock offers the following connectors for the connec tion of external devices S Two RS 232 serial ports COM1 and COM2 3 wire serial S One compatible parallel port floppy interface S One keyboard port S Power connector S One USB port S One SVGA video port If the CT60 is configured with video output capabilities one COM port can be used as a V...

Страница 36: ...dock includes power key board and USB connector Connectors in the break out box at the end of a 3 or 6 cable include 1 keyboard 2 COM ports 1 USB and 1 parallel port The tilt swivel function and keyboard tray angle are the only adjustments available on the vehicle dock All tension adjust ments are made at the time of installation with an Allen key pro vided with the docking system The keyboard tra...

Страница 37: ...e card in the same manner Many PC card devices require connections for communications RJ 11 or RJ 45 or antenna for wireless activity wireless mo dems GPS or some other external function Most PC card de vices are too fragile for direct connections in field environments In response Intermec provides a variety of hatch plates with a milled cavity or lump containing combinations of connectors and the...

Страница 38: ...bus PC card slot the computer has an internal flex space that will accommodate optional GPS and GSM modules The antenna for the internal module is mounted on the top right hand side of the computer and does not interfere with the Cardbus PC card door and antenna op tions which is located on the upper left hand side of the com puter ...

Страница 39: ...Tablet PC User s Guide 3Software Operation This section describes some of the features of Microsoft s XP Tablet PC Edition software Your screens may appear differently depending on the software load and configuration ...

Страница 40: ...ange how a pen matches mouse movements such as single click double click right click and hover S Set handwriting recognition language S You can also customize features of Microsoft Windows Jour nal Input Panel and Sticky Notes to get the most from your Tablet PC Screen Rotation Tablet PC supports rapid display rotation between portrait and landscape modes without requiring the user to restart the ...

Страница 41: ...icon this will open the display properties menu See figure below 1 Tap Settings Advanced LynxEM 6 tab 2 Tap ON under Rotation then tap OK 3 The system will prompt a degree of rotation 4 Select a degree tap OK Note The pen may need to be calibrated after rotat ing the screen See How Do I Calibrate the Tablet PC Pen pen calibration on the following page ...

Страница 42: ...of the power scheme to which you want your settings to apply 4 To make the screen darker or brighter drag the slider to the left or the right 5 Tap OK Note You can conserve battery power by turning down the screen brightness on your CT60 When Should I Calibrate the Pen If you change screen srientations or sitting positions etc it may be necessary to recalibrate the pen settings The pen should be c...

Страница 43: ...can input text into applications using your own handwrit ing on the writing pad or tap in characters using your pen with the on screen keyboard By default the Tablet PC Input Panel is hidden when you first start but is easily opened How to Open the Input Panel Tap the Input Panel button on the task bar The Tablet PC In put Panel opens The Writing Pad and on screen Keyboard are shown below To hide ...

Страница 44: ...This can be any application including a simple command line Handwriting Using MicrosoftWindows Journal Microsoft Windows Journal allows you to take notes in your own handwriting just like on a piece of paper You can later convert those notes to text if you wish or leave them as ink In either case they are completely searchable You can also create drawings or graphics that can be saved or sent to o...

Страница 45: ...Note Writer Has Appeared in Printers Is this Normal Yes Journal Note Writer is the virtual printer for the Journal application How to Reinstall the Journal Note Writer Printer If you have accidentally deleted this printer replace it as fol lows 1 Tap on Start 2 Tap on Run 3 Type in journal RepairNoteWriter 4 Tap on OK 5 Launch the Journal application Check in Printers to ensure Journal Note Writer...

Страница 46: ... Windows Journal documents How to Set the Pen and Screen Left Handed Users Follow these steps to change handedness settings 1 Double tap the Change Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the Notification Area of the Windows Taskbar 2 Under Menu Location select right handed or left handed 3 Under Handedness select right handed or left handed How to Create Sticky Notes Windows XP Tablet PC Edition also inc...

Страница 47: ...ch recognition is also a component of Tablet PC Speech recognition allows users to dictate content or control applica tions with their voice An external microphone is required The Tablet PC Platform SDK in conjunction with the Microsoft Speech API SAPI can be used to extend capabilities to third party applications Performance and Maintenance Monitoring Your Battery You can easily monitor your batt...

Страница 48: ... you want by moving the slider 5 Tap Alarm Action to select the type of alarm notification and resulting action you want Turning Off Power Consuming Peripherals Peripheral devices on your computer use power For instance your Tablet PC may have a wireless network connection a mo dem card or USB devices Because some of these peripherals can draw a significant amount of power you should consider un p...

Страница 49: ...ich your computer shuts down to save power but first saves everything in memory on your hard disk When you restart the computer your desktop is restored exactly as you left it Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for an extended time Other Questions aboutXP TabletPC Can User Rights Limit Functionality of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition The same user rights that apply ...

Страница 50: ...ightness Adjustment The brightness slider control allows you to manually adjust the backlight brightness Tap on the bar and slide it to the left or right to achieve the desired brightness Auto Backlight Settings To have the backlight automatically turn off in direct sunlight check the Auto Off in Bright Light option To have the backlight automatically dim in low light conditions check the Auto Dim...

Страница 51: ...ration in dark environments the Advanced Backlight settings allow for optimal backlight performance To make mod ifications to the backlight settings tap on the Advanced Back light button To help you optimize the settings for your special needs the red tick mark on the red line indicates the current ambient light level If the tick mark is located to the left there is little ambient light As the amb...

Страница 52: ... the bottom Auto Dim The blue line represents the minimum backlight setting at low light levels Sliding the blue line up or down sets the auto dim brightness level Up is brighter down is darker The red line rep resents the minimum backlight level and the top of the window represents maximum backlight level Note The auto dim adjustment tab size can be ad justed Typing Alt S using a keyboard allows ...

Страница 53: ...segment represents the light level at which the back light is at full brightness At light levels lower than this Auto dimming takes place as represented by the sloping yellow line This full brightness setting can be adjusted by dragging the orange line to the right or to the left ...

Страница 54: ... 4FAQs This chapter contains some common frequently asked questions about the CT60 If you do not find an answer to your question here please contact Technical Support at 800 755 5505 and one of our representatives will be able to help you ...

Страница 55: ...ety of peripheral that may need to be installed How Do I Activate the Screen Keyboard If you are using Windows XP Tablet PC tap the Input Panel button on the task bar The Tablet PC Input Panel opens IfYou areUsing MSPen Services From the Windows desktop navigate through the Start Menu to the Program group named Pen Services Tap on the icon for the screen keyboard in this group IfYou areUsing My T ...

Страница 56: ...any time you change screen orientations or sitting positions Go to Start Control Panel Tablet and Pen Settings Tap the Settings tab Under Calibration tap the name of the screen orientation for which you would like to calibrate your tablet screen Tap Calibrate Follow the on screen instructions for calibrating the screen You must calibrate the screen for each screen orientation separately If you are...

Страница 57: ...n Do not attempt to use the pen during this pro cess 1 Press the CTRL ESC keys in combination to display the Start menu 2 Press the ESC button and the menu will disappear You have now placed the focus on the Start button 3 Press ALT SPACEBAR keys in combination to display a context menu 4 Use the cursor keys to navigate in the context menu and highlight Size 5 Press ENTER and the pointer will move...

Страница 58: ...l fused circuits in the CT60 designed to protect the core electronics In the event that the unit will not initiate the charge cycle there may be a blown fuse in the circuit See Battery Use and Care in Chapter 2 for more information on charging your batteries WhatExternal Peripherals Does the CT60 Support The CT60 will support all Cardbus PC cards The CT60 has aType III Cardbus PC card slot which w...

Страница 59: ...work patch cabling S No network cable is connected directly to the CT60 S USB functionality is supported under Windows 98 2000 XP Pro and XP Tablet PC Edition How Can USB be Used In the CT60 The CT60 is manufactured with a single USB connection on the side of the unit This USB connection can be used for a wide variety of USB type devices Note CT60 does not support USB 2 0 There is also an addition...

Страница 60: ...Corporate Headquarters 6001 36th Avenue West Everett Washington 98203 tel 425 348 2600 fax 425 355 9551 www intermec com 961054034B 961 054 034B Rev B CT60 User s Guide June 2004 ...

Отзывы: