DAP Technologies MICROFLEX CE8000 User manual

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Headquarters:
955 Rue Fernand Dufour
Vanier, Quebec
Canada G1M 3B2
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.daptech.com
U.S.A. subsidiary:
14502 N. Dale Mabry
Suite 227
Tampa, FL 33618-2072
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
European subsidiary:
6 Place du Village des
Barbanniers
92632 Gennevilliers Cedex
France
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CE8000 & CE8000LS
USER'S GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.........................................................................................................................................................1
A WORD FROM DAP TECHNOLOGIES ...........................................................................................................................3
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................7
WARRANTY STATEMENTS..............................................................................................................................................9
CE CONFORMITY CE8000..................................................................................................................................................10
CE CONFORMITY CE8000LS .............................................................................................................................................11
FCC, AS/NZA STATEMENT & COPYRIGHT POLICY................................................................................................12
MICROSOFT'S END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT......................................................................................................13
GET STARTED .....................................................................................................................................................................19
Recharging The Battery................................................................................................................................................19
Automatic Shutoff...........................................................................................................................................................21
Turning The Unit ON .....................................................................................................................................................21
Turning The Unit OFF Manually................................................................................................................................22
Battery Status Indicator................................................................................................................................................22
Touch Screen Calibration............................................................................................................................................23
Starting Display .............................................................................................................................................................23
Use of the Touch Screen................................................................................................................................................24
Caring of the Touch Screen..........................................................................................................................................24
Loading files and programs .........................................................................................................................................25
ADVANCED BATTERY OPTIONS...................................................................................................................................27
Battery Power Management.........................................................................................................................................27
Low Battery messages on Main Battery.....................................................................................................................28
Low battery messages on Backup Battery.................................................................................................................29
Replacing the main battery..........................................................................................................................................30
Recycling the battery.....................................................................................................................................................31
Power Gauge Calibration with BatMngr.exe...........................................................................................................32
BATMNGR Typical Values ...........................................................................................................................................33
USE OF THE KEYBOARD ..................................................................................................................................................35
USE OF PC CARDS..............................................................................................................................................................39
IRDA INTERFACE ...............................................................................................................................................................41
BARCODE LASER SCANNER (CE8000LS)......................................................................................................................43
Maintenance Notice ......................................................................................................................................................44
USE OF THE CRADLE.........................................................................................................................................................45
EXTERNAL COMPACT FLASH ADAPTER...................................................................................................................47
MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................................................................49
Main Battery maintenance...........................................................................................................................................49
Backup Battery Maintenance......................................................................................................................................49
Cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................................................49
Shipping The Unit..........................................................................................................................................................49
Carrying Strap Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................50
List of User Replaceable Parts.....................................................................................................................................50
STORAGE..............................................................................................................................................................................51
Short Term .......................................................................................................................................................................51
Long Term........................................................................................................................................................................51
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ..........................................................................................................................................53
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT...........................................................................................................................................55
ADVANCED USER INFORMATION................................................................................................................................57
Where to find more information...................................................................................................................................57
Resetting the CE8000....................................................................................................................................................57
Printed in Canada

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A WORD FROM DAP TECHNOLOGIES
Dear MICROFLEX CE8000(LS) Series Owner:
Thank you for purchasing a DAP Environmentally Rugged Hand-Held Computer product. It is our
pleasure to welcome you to our worldwide family of satisfied MICROFLEX owners. Manufactured
under the rigid international quality standards of ISO 9001, DAP products have earned a reputation
for quality and field reliability.
Please read this USER’S GUIDE carefully as to enjoy the full range of capabilities characteristic of
DAP’s continuing efforts to provide advanced portable computing technology. The User’s Guide
provides you with all the information you will need to operate the unit. Should you need information
about a particular application, refer to the User’s Guide provided with that application.
While we would expect you to receive consistent and reliable performance from your CE8000(LS)
Series units, we do recommend you consider protecting your investment by purchasing a DAP CARE
Maintenance Agreement. You will enjoy all the special benefits by signing up now, even though you
will not be billed until the end of your warranty period. Please contact your sales representative for
more information and for DAP CARE rates.
DAP TECHNOLOGIES continues to develop exciting new hardware products, as well as
enhancements to existing products, that will greatly increase the capabilities through the life of your
current system.
If, for some unexpected reason, this product does not meet our printed specifications and your dealer
is unable to make a satisfactory adjustment, please write, fax or call us at the applicable DAP address
shown below:
DAP TECHNOLOGIES
(Canada)
955 Rue Fernand Dufour
Vanier Quebec
France G1M 3B2
Tel. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]
DAP TECHNOLOGIES Corp.
(USA)
14502 N. Dale Mabry
Suite 227
Tampa, FL 33618-2072
USA
Tel. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]
DAP TECHNOLOGIES
(Europe)
6 Place du Village des Barbanniers
92632 Gennevilliers Cedex
France
Tel. : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Email : [email protected]

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All rights reserved.
No
p
art of this document ma
y
be co
p
ied, distributed, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval s
y
stem or translated in an
y
form or b
y
any means, whether electronically or manually, including distribution on
the Web, without the ex
p
ress written consent of DAP
TECHNOLOGIES.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
document is accurate and up-to-date. Although DAP TECHNOLOGIES has
reviewed the document carefully, it cannot assume any responsibility for any
consequences resulting from possible errors or omissions.
DAP TECHNOLOGIES reserves the right to make changes and improvements to
this product without notice.
The information in this manual refers to the CE8000 Series. This is a generic
name indicating that the information is valid for the CE8000 and CE8000LS
Consequently, except where otherwise indicated, it covers information for the
CE8000 and CE8000LS
This user’s guide applies to:
CE8000 Series unit running Windows CE 3.00 Pack D or earlier and
manufactured after April 1st, 2003
Please report your comments and problems to us to make this
document more accurate ([email protected]).
See section Advance User Information to find where to download and
access more information about this product.

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PRECAUTIONS
¾Refer to this manual when inserting or removing batteries, cables or externa
l
peripherals.
¾Operate and store your Microflex within the limits of temperature specified in
this manual.
¾Do not use any pointed objects on the keyboard, door or mechanisms. Doing
so can damage the unit
¾Use the stylus supplied by DAP TECHNOLOGIES with the unit since it has
been designed with a non-abrasive material that cannot scratch or deteriorate
the touch membrane.
¾Never expose battery to extreme heat or dispose of in a fire
¾Any attempts to open the case of a CE8000 Series unit will void the warranty
¾The LEMO communication connector for the CE8000 Series unit has
proprietary pin-out distribution. Any attempt to connect cables other than the
ones supplied or recommended by DAP TECHNOLOGIES could result in
damage to the CE8000 or CE8000LS.
¾If you need to use a cable other than the ones supplied or recommended by
DAP, we suggest you contact DAP TECHNOLOGIES Technical Support
Department beforehand.
¾When removing the Lemo cable, DO NOT TWIST the cable connector.
Using the gray metal connector of the Lemo cable, pull back on the cable to
remove it from the connector.
¾To insert the Lemo cable, align both red dots found on the cable and on the
CE8000 connector than, insert the cable into the connector of the unit.
Align red dots and inser
t
the connector in
p
lace

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WARRANTY STATEMENTS
DAP TECHNOLOGIES makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The information in this manual is subject to change. DAP TECHNOLOGIES reserves the right to update and
modify the MICROFLEX, its accessories and manuals without notice.
No part of this manual may be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated in any form or by any means, whether electronically or manually, without the express written consent of
DAP TECHNOLOGIES.
MICROFLEX AND ACCESSORIES LIMITED WARRANTY
As manufacturer, DAP TECHNOLOGIES will replace or repair, at its discretion, any products that prove to be
defective, in either material or workmanship, for a period of one year following the purchase date of the
MICROFLEX hand-held computer and for a period of nineteen (90) days following the purchase date of
MICROFLEX accessories sold by DAP TECHNOLOGIES. The warranty only cover the material and workmanships
This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, or occurred during shipping or storage;
the warranty does not also cover any modification or servicing by any one other than a DAP TECHNOLOGIES
Authorized Service Center.
DAP TECHNOLOGIES cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by the misuse of the MICROFLEX or
by any other software or hardware added to the MICROFLEX.
The operating system, MS-DOS, Windows CE and all other software sold or supplied by DAP TECHNOLOGIES
are provided as is, without any warranty, either expressed or implied.
In no event shall DAP TECHNOLOGIES be liable for any direct, indirect damages or damages of any kind,
including but not limited to damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits arising out of or in
connection with the use or failure of performance of the product. No claim may be made against DAP
TECHNOLOGIES under this head, whether arising from contractual, extra-contractual or statutory liability.
The warranty allowed hereby excludes all other legal warranty related to the quality of the product or its capacities
to fulfill specific purposes, including all warranties granted by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for
the International Sales of Goods, the application of such Convention being expressly excluded
RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION (RMA)
SERVICING
In order to have your product serviced, you must first obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from DAP
TECHNOLOGIES. You may then return your MICROFLEX, correctly enclosed in its original packaging if possible,
to your Value Added Reseller (VAR), an Authorized Service Center, or directly to DAP TECHNOLOGIES. Service
under the conditions of this warranty requires prepaid shipment from your facility to a Service Center.
The MICROFLEX and its accessories have no user serviceable parts.
To obtain a RMA you can make your request by phone or use our on-line form at:
http://www.daptech.com/rma
EXTENDED WARRANTY ON DAP MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS
The original purchaser may, at any time during the initial warranty period, extend the warranty through
purchase of a DAP CARE Service Contract. For more information, contact DAP TECHNOLOGIES

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CE CONFORMITY CE8000
The CE8000 meets the 89/336/EEC directive intent for Electromagnetic Compatibility
Compliance when used with DAP’s accessories and cables.
The compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official
Journal of the European Communities:
Emissions:
EN 55022 Radiated & conducted, CLASS B
CISPR 22:1997-11 For CLASS B
EN 61000-6-2:2001, Electromagnetic Immunity:
IEC 61000-4-2:1995 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-3:1996 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Amplitude
Modulated
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 Fast Transients
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 Surges Line-to-earth, Line-to-Line
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 Radio Frequency Continuous Conducted
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 Voltage Interruption

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CE CONFORMITY CE8000LS
The CE8000LS meets the 89/336/EEC directive intent for Electromagnetic Compatibility
Compliance when used with DAP’s accessories.
The compliance was demonstrated to the following specifications as listed in the official
Journal of the European Communities:
Emissions:
EN 55022 Radiated & conducted, CLASS B
CISPR 22:1997-11 For CLASS B
EN 61000-6-2:2001, Electromagnetic Immunity:
IEC 61000-4-2:1995 Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
IEC 61000-4-3:1996 Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Field Amplitude
Modulated
IEC 61000-4-4:1995 Fast Transients
IEC 61000-4-5:1995 Surges Line-to-earth, Line-to-Line
IEC 61000-4-6:1996 Radio Frequency Continuous Conducted
IEC 61000-4-11:1994 Voltage Interruption
Safety of Laser Product
IEC 60825-1:1993+ A1:1997 + A2:2001 Class 2, Laser Safety Approvals
US Federal (FDA) Regulation
21 CFR Chapter I, Subpart J, Part 1040.10
Performance Standards for Light Emitting Products
(Class II Laser Product)

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FCC, AS/NZA STATEMENT
& COPYRIGHT POLICY
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AS/NZA 3548: 1995 for Class B
Powerline Conducted Emission Para. No. 5; Radiated Emission Para. No. 6
COPYRIGHT POLICY
Any software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement or non-disclosure
agreement. It is against the law to copy any software supplied by DAP TECHNOLOGIES onto
magnetic tape, disk, or any other medium for any purpose other than the purchaser’s personal use.
READ CAREFULLY THE «MICROSOFT'S END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT» on the
next page.
MICROFLEX is a registered trademark of DAP TECHNOLOGIES. MICROSOFT, MS_DOS and
Windows CE are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PCMCIA and PC Card are
registered trademarks of PCMCIA Corporation. IrDA is a registered trademark of Infrared Data
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MICROSOFT'S END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT
You have acquired an item (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by DAP Technologies from Microsoft Licensing Inc.
or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and
“online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as
well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (“EULA”), DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR
COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT DAP TECHNOLOGIES FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON
RETURN OF THE UNUSED DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA (OR
RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).
GRANT OF LICENSE. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. This EULA grants you the following rights to the
SOFTWARE:
¾You may use the SOFTWARE only on the DEVICE.
¾NOT FAULT TOLERANT. THE SOFTWARE IS NOT FAULTED TOLERANT. DAP TECHNOLOGIES HAS
INDEPENDENTLY DETERMINED HOW TO USE THE SOFTWARE IN THE DEVICE, AND MS HAS RELIED
UPON DAP TECHNOLOGIES TO CONDUCT SUFFICIENT TESTING TO DETERMINE THAT THE
SOFTWARE IS SUITABLE FOR SUCH USE.
¾NO WARRANTIES FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE is provided “AS IS” and with all faults. THE
ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT
(INCLUDING LACK OF NEGLIGENCE) IS WITH YOU. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY AGAINST
INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE SOFTWARE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT. IF YOU
HAVE RECEIVED ANY WARRANTIES REGARDING THE DEVICE OR THE SOFTWARE, THOSE
WARRANTIES DO NOT ORIGINATE FROM, AND ARE NOT BINDING ON, MS.
¾Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not
fault tolerant and is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use or resale as online control equipment in hazardous
environments requiring fail-safe performance, such as in the operation of nuclear facilities, aircraft navigation or
communication systems, air traffic control, direct life support machines, or weapons systems, in which the failure of Java
technology could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Sun Microsystems,
Inc. has contractually obligated MS to make this disclaimer.
¾No Liability for Certain Damages. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL
APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF U.S. TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS (U.S.$250.00).
¾Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation, and Disassembly. You may not reverse engineer, decompile,
or disassemble the SOFTWARE, except and only to the extent that applicable law notwithstanding this limitation
expressly permits such activity.
¾SOFTWARE TRANSFER ALLOWED BUT WITH RESTRICTIONS. You may permanently transfer rights under
this EULA only as part of a permanent sale or transfer of the Device, and only if the recipient agrees to this EULA. If
the SOFTWARE is an upgrade, any transfer must also include all prior versions of the SOFTWARE.
EXPORT RESTRICTIONS. If these licensing terms are not labeled “North America Only Version” and the SOFTWARE is
not identified as “North America Only Version” on the SOFTWARE packaging or other written materials, then the following
terms apply: Export of the Department, Bureau of Export Administration (BXA). You agree to comply with the EAR in the
export or re-export of the SOFTWARE: (i) to any country to which the U.S. has embargoed or restricted the export of goods
or services, which as of May 1999 include, but are not necessarily limited to Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Sudan,
Syria, and the Federal Republic or Yugoslavia (including Serbia, but not Montenegro), or to any national of any such country,
wherever located, who intends to transmit or transport the SOFTWARE back to such country; (ii) to any person or entity
who you know or have reason to know will utilize the SOFTWARE or portion thereof in the design, development or
production of nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons; or (iii) to any person or entity who has been prohibited from
participating in U.S. export transactions by any federal agency or the U.S. government. You warrant and represent that neither
the BXA nor any other U.S. federal agency has suspended, revoked or denied your export privileges. For additional
information see http://www.microsoft.com/exporting/.

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CE8000 & CE8000LS
Front and Top Views
FIGURE 1
FRONT AND TOP VIEWS
S
p
eake
r
Carrying strap fastener for
left handed people
Barcode Laser Scanner (CE8640LS)
First LEM
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communication
connecto
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Location fo
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optional
Second LEM
O
Scree
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Cursor Pa
d
Functions
Ke
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s
N
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keypad
Blue Ke
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Laser Light Indicato
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Batter
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Indicator
Micro
p
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Carrying strap fastener for
ri
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p
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Folder Key (DapShell) ON Ke
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CE8000 & CE8000LS
Rear and Bottom Views
FIGURE 2
REAR AND BOTTOM VIEWS
IrDA Port
Charging Contacts &
Communication Connectors
(Depends of options)
Laser Trigge
r
PCMCIA Sockets and Expansion Ba
y
Release
screw for
the battery

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CE8000 & CE8000LS
SECURITY NOTICE
CAUTION
–
Use of commands or procedure
other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous laser light exposure.
Do not intentionally look at the laser beam
SECURITY NOTICE