Bluebird Bi-500 User manual

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BI-500

User's Manual

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BI-500 MANUAL

• This user manual is protected by copyright.

• This user manual has been created by the Bluebird Inc. We have done our best not to create

typos, editing errors, and leaving out any information. Please understand if there are any

inconveniences.

• This product’s program is legally protected. Illegal copying, transmitting, or erasing of the

program is prohibited.

• This product’s partial functions might have problems from the environment, user program, and

other machines.

• The radio equipment can’t be used for life saving services because there is possibility to have

radio interference and failure.

REGISTERED TRADEMARK

User’s guidance

BLUEBIRD is an emerging global brand, striving to lead the market

in performance and mobility. Their products represent reliability,

innovation, and innovative technology. Pidion is a registered

trademark from the global brand of Bluebird Inc. and is copyright

protected.

※Please read warnings and cautious before use.

Device type User’s guidance

A-level

(IT Device at work)

This device is registered as suitable for electromagnetic wave

use at workplace.

It should be appropriately considered by dealers or users. If

you sell or buy this device by mistake, please replace it with a

product for home use.

Type registration This wireless device may cause propagation interference, and

so, it cannot be used for life-saving services.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC`s Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

Conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept antenna interference received, including interference that may cause

undesirable operation.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this

device does not cause harmful interference.

The antenna must be installed such that 0 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and

the transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

End users cannot modify this transmitter device. Any Unauthorized modification could void the

user`s authority to operate this device.

Hereby, Bluebird Inc. declares that this BI-500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and

other relevant provisions of directive 1999/5/EC.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission)

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Notice Before Using Device ........................................................... 5

Precautions Before Using Battery .................................................. 6

About the product .......................................................................... 7

Checking names of parts .............................................................. 8

Learning scan,communication, battery LEDs ................................. 9

Learning Basics

Insert the Battery ........................................................................... 10

Remove the battery .......................................................................11

Battery Charging ............................................................................ 12

Power On/Offf ................................................................................ 14

Barcode scanning .......................................................................... 15

Reset .............................................................................................. 16

PC Sync ......................................................................................... 17

Sending data to PC ........................................................................ 20

Sending data by PDA .................................................................... 23

Program ......................................................................................... 32

Device Specifications ..................................................................... 40

Q & A ............................................................................................. 41

Service Center ...............................................................................42

Warranty Certificate ........................................................................ 44

Contents

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Notice Before Using Device

• This device is qualified for the standard of the safety of human body against electromagnetic

wave. For your own safety, please use certified devices provided by headquarter.

If not the case, we cannot guarantee your safety.

• Do not press power button on the device if the device is wet or do not touch adapter or power

cord with wet hands. There is risk of electric shock.

• Do not remodel, take apart, or repair the device. Please refer to your customer service center.

If not the case, you will not be able to get your free repair service.

• Please follow instructions when using the battery.

• Do not use your device at an explosive danger zone.

• In case your device is wet, do not put your device in heaters, microwaves, or etc to

dry- there is a risk of explosion or it can be the cause of malfunction.

(Please note there is a label in the device that changes color when it gets wet. In this case you

will not be able to get your free repair service.)

• Do not use your device when boarding a plane or inside of hospitals.

• Please backup the data and information from your device.

During the repair or upgrade, there is a slight possibility of your data being erased.

(Ring tones, text/voice message, characters will be reset.)

• Please refrain from using your device while driving. If you are in an unavoidable situation, stop

your vehicle or use your hand free kit.

• Do not use in places of high temperature and high humidity. The following can be the causes of

malfunction: getting wet from the rain, spilling drinks, and taking it in with you at the sauna (high

temp.)

In these cases, you cannot receive your free repair service.

• Do not place credit cards, phone cards, bankbook, and tickets next to the device.

The magnetic forces of the device can damage the information of listed item.

• Please avoid impacts or vibrations. When the device is not in use, unplug the power cord and

place it at a safe place where it won’t drop.

• Do not place your device at a dusty place. Keep your power cord away from any heating devices.

Unplug the power cord when cleaning. If there are any dusts or residue clean the power cords

pins thoroughly.

• When a battery is not in use for a long time, please charge and store it at room temperature.

Even for fully charged battery, the lifetime can be decreased because of its own properties of

voltage decrease.

• Do not paint your device. It can damage your screen or your device’s exterior.

Also, the paint can peel off and it triggers allergies. If there is allergic reaction, please find

medical advice.

WARNING

This information is for your own safety. Please observe the afollowing precautions.

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Precautions Before Using Battery

• If the battery is taken apart by impact, applied heat, submersion, or hole-drilling, there is a risk

of a dangerous explosion. Please keep away from children and animals.

• Leaving the battery in the vehicles under direct sunlight or any enclosed space with hot

temperature can deform or break down the battery.

• Please do not make any improper contact on battery contact pin with necklaces, coins or any

electric conductors. Do not give any impact by sharp object. There is a risk of explosion.

• Please use only the designated battery for the device.

If the original battery is not used, the life of the device may decrease and there is a risk of

explosion. (In this case you cannot receive the free repair service)

• When charging the battery, you must use the supplied standard power adapter.

If the original adapter is not used, the battery life may decrease and may explode.

(In this case you cannot receive the free repair service)

• Use only specified original batteries and chargers.

Keep indoors the temperature between 0~40 (32~104F)

The guarantee duration of the battery is 6 month from the sales.

WARNING

These are safety precautions in order to prevent a dangerous accident.

Please use the battery correctly and carefully observe the instructions.

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1. Basic Components

BI-500 Main set

USB Cable

Please make sure all the above components are included.

Adapter+Clip

BIP-7000

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Battery

Neck strap Wrist strap

The imaes in this User’s anual may not reflect the color and shape of the actual product.

About the product

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2. Checking names of parts

Communication LED

Reset button

Scan button

Display

Power button

ChargingLED

<Front>

<Side>

Beep

Barcode

Window

Be familiar with the name and function of each component before usin the product.

About the product

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Division

LED [Left]

- Barcode reading

- Communication

LED [Right]

-Battery status Beep

Power On or Reset Purple/Red/Green/Blue - Low/medium/high once

Power Off Red once time blink - High once

USB connection Blue - High once

USB disconnection - - Low/High Once

Barcode reading Green once time blink - High once

Storage Overflow 　- - High 3 times

Data error Red 3 times blinks - High once

Data delete Purple once time blink - Low/medium/high once

All Data delete Purple once time blink - Low/medium/high once

GPS disconnection Yellow 5sec blinks / cycle - -　

BT connection Blue - High once

BT disconnection - -Low/High Once

Battery not enough - Blue 　-

Battery charging - Red 　-

Full charged battery - Green 　-

Notifies the operating information of the scanner to the user by tone volume or sequence.

3. Learning scan,communication, battery LEDs

About the product

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1. Insert / Remove the battery

1-1. Put the battery in line.

1-2. Fit the battery cover to groove and close of battery cover.

1-3. Tighten 2 screw clockwise.

1. Insert the Battery

Learning Basics

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2. Remove the battery (Turn the product power off)

2-1. Turn the screw on the battery cover counter-clockwise to loosen, then remove.

2-2. Lift off the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

2-3. Pull up a doorknob for battery and battery removed.

Learning Basics

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2. Battery Charging

1. Charging with a charge cable

Connect the charge-USB cable to the micro-USB port at the bottom of the product and

then connect to the PC of USB.

2. Charging with DC adapter

1) Connection Adapter and Adapter clip.

2) Connect the charge-USB cable to the micro-USB port at the bottom of the product and

then connect to the DC adapter and AC plug.

Learning Basics

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3. How to use Five Slot Cradle

● Terminal equipped with a charge, as shown in the cradle after connecting the adapter and

power cable.

● Five terminal can be charged simultaneously.

● Must be charged using a dedicated adapter.

● 1,130mAh battery, 7 hours after the buffer.

● Charging toward the window at the bottom of the barcode scanning.

WARNING

DO NOT! Terminal at the bottom of the cradle connected to the USB terminal on the

condition of the connection.

Learning Basics

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3. Power On/Off

Power Button

Please press power button on your left for 3 seconds to turn power on.

1. Power On

2. Power Off

Please press power button on your left for 3 seconds to turn power off.

3 Sleep mode

If the terminal stops operating more than 10 seconds while you are using, it becomes auto-

matically turn into sleep mode. You can press any buttons to restart the terminal.

Learning Basics

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4. Barcode scanning

Face the scanner window toward the barcode at intervals of approximately 10cm, and press the

scan button to read the barcode.

˙ When scanning barcode, do not direct the scanner window toward eyes of a man / an animal.

It may cause damage to the retina and eyesight damage.

˙ If you use the product at a place with a big difference in ambient temperature,

barcode can’t be recognized temporarily due to moisture or frost in the barcode window.

˙ If the scanner window is perpendicular ( 0°) to the barcode, it is impossible to read barcode

due to characteristics of the laser barcode engine. Thus, scan at a little inclined angle, not a right

angle.

Learning Basics

appropriate scan degree inappropriate scan degree

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5. Reset

Press the [Reset] button on the front of the terminal slightly with the stylus pen.

If there is a collision between programs or a program is stopped due to an unexpected situa-

tion, you may use the soft reset function. It is like rebooting a computer. Any information that is

not saved is lost.

Reset

Learning Basics

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Installation of Driver - Window XP

1. Installation of Driver - Window XP

If Microsoft ActiveSync is installed in a PC, set [Microsoft ActiveSync] ▶ <File> ▶ <Connection

Setup> ▶ <Permit USB Connection> as inactivate. Driver is not installed if USB connection is

permitted.

① Select the PC driver folder [BI500_PidionScan_Windows XP, Vista], and copy the driver file

[usbser.inf] in the PC.

You can download the driver at our homepage. (http:// www.mypidion.com)

② Power the terminal on and connect it to the PC using the USB cable

③ The [Found New Hardware Wizard] program is automatically run, and select <No, not this

time>, and select the <Next> button.

PC Sync

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⑤ Select the <Include this location in the search> menu and select the <Search> button,

and select a folder in which the driver file [usbser.inf ] is saved, and then select the <Next>

button.

④ Select the <Install from a list or specific location [Advanced]> menu and select

the <Next> button.

PC Sync

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⑥ After the <Install Hardware> window appears, press the <Continue> button.

⑦ If you check <Finish> in the [Found New Hardware Wizard], the program is successfully

installed.

TIP. ˙

If the window to search for [usbser.sys] file does not appear, or the device is not properly

recognized even after the driver file [usbser.inf] is normally installed, separate the terminal

from the PC, ▶ copy the [usbser.sys] file of in the <C:\WINDOWS\ system32\drivers>

folder, ▶ connect the terminal to the PC again.

You can download the driver at our homepage. (http://www.bluebirdsofr.com)

⑧ please, All install the driver through a USB connection for each Slot cradle.

Ex) COM29,30,31,32,33,34 All drivers installed

PC Sync

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Installing PidionScan Program

Warning)

The seen screen corresponds to the [Windows XP] version and it depends on

the software version used.

Image seen in the [Windows Vista] screen is different, but the function is the same as

[Windows XP].

① Select the PC driver folder [BI500_PidionScan_Windows XP, Vista], and copy the

[PidionScan_ Winxp,Vista] folder in the PC, and select the [PidionScan_WinXp,Vista.exe]

program.

You can download the driver at our homepage.

Sending data to PC

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