Intermec CK1 Serial Dock User manual

CK1 Handheld
Computer
User's Manual

Intermec Technologies Corporation
Worldwide Headquarters
6001 36th Ave. W.
Everett, WA 98203
U.S.A.
www.intermec.com
The information contained herein is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to
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Document Change Record
This page records changes to this document. The document was originally released as
version 001.
Version Date Description of Change
002 03/2006 Revised the manual to support firmware version 010500. The
changes include:
•Added information about the “Format RAM Disk?”
message, logging in, using the the MCL System Menu,
storing the battery for more than one month, creating an
RS-232 Loopback Plug for the RS232 diagnostic test, and
using the CK1 Upgrader tool.
•Revised the instructions for accessing the System Setting
screen, for configuring modem and null modem
connections, and for running diagnostics.
•Corrected the linear imager optical parameters, other
specifications, and the part numbers for accessories in
Appendix A.
•Deleted French translations of all Cautions and Warnings.

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Contents
Before You Begin.......................................................................................................xi
Safety Icons .................................................................................................xi
Global Services and Support........................................................................xi
Warranty Information...................................................................xi
Web Support ...............................................................................xii
Telephone Support ......................................................................xii
Who Should Read This Document? ..........................................................xiii
Related Documents ...................................................................................xiii
Patent Information....................................................................................xiii
Learning About the CK1................................................................................ 1
Learning About the CK1 Features.............................................................................. 2
What’s New? ............................................................................................................. 3
Using the CK1 for the First Time.............................................................................. 4
Using the CK1 Battery .............................................................................................. 5
Charging the Battery ................................................................................... 5
Installing the Battery ................................................................................... 6
Determining When the Battery Is Low ........................................................ 8
Removing the Battery.................................................................................. 8
Managing Battery Power ............................................................................. 9
Using the Keypad .................................................................................................... 10
Conventions Used in this Manual for Pressing Keys .................................. 10
Using the Power pKey........................................................................... 11
Typing Numbers and Letters..................................................................... 12
Using the Screen...................................................................................................... 15
Turning on the Backlight and Adjusting Contrast ..................................... 15
Pressing S1 and Esc to Exit Screens............................................................ 16
Understanding the Screen Icons............................................................................... 16
Understanding the Light.......................................................................................... 17
Understanding the Audio Signals............................................................................. 17
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Using the CK1 Serial Port ....................................................................................... 18
Using the CK1 Scanner ........................................................................................... 19
Connecting to a Printer ........................................................................................... 21
Logging In and Logging Out ................................................................................... 22
Using the MCL System Menu to Manage the CK1.................................................. 25
Configuring the CK1....................................................................................... 27
Entering the System Setting Screen.......................................................................... 28
Saving Configuration Changes................................................................................. 29
Configuring the Backlight and Screen Brightness..................................................... 30
Configuring the Audio Signal .................................................................................. 31
Configuring the Date and Time............................................................................... 32
Configuring the Keypad........................................................................................... 33
Configuring Bar Code Symbologies ......................................................................... 34
Code 39 .................................................................................................... 35
Interleaved 2 of 5 ...................................................................................... 38
Standard 2 of 5.......................................................................................... 38
Code 32 .................................................................................................... 38
Telepen ..................................................................................................... 39
EAN 128................................................................................................... 39
Code 128 .................................................................................................. 40
MSI........................................................................................................... 40
Code 93 .................................................................................................... 40
Code 11 .................................................................................................... 41
Codabar .................................................................................................... 41
Label ......................................................................................................... 41
UPC-A...................................................................................................... 42
UPC-E...................................................................................................... 42
EAN-13 .................................................................................................... 43
EAN-8 ...................................................................................................... 43
Supplement............................................................................................... 44
Delta......................................................................................................... 44
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Exiting and Logging Out ......................................................................................... 44
Developing and Using Applications.................................................. 45
About the CK1 Handheld Computer....................................................................... 46
Creating Applications for the CK1........................................................................... 47
Loading Applications and Files on the CK1 ............................................................. 47
Starting an Application From the Top Level Screen................................................. 50
Automatically Running an Application on the CK1................................................. 50
Using the MCL Demo Application.......................................................................... 51
MCL Demo Application Bar Codes........................................................... 54
Communicating Through Modem and Null Modem
Connections.......................................................................................................... 57
Configuring to Connect With a Mobile Phone or a Modem.................................... 58
Configuring PPP Communications.......................................................................... 61
Configuring the Windows Dial Settings for a Modem Connection .......................... 63
Creating a Dial-Up Connection ................................................................ 64
Creating a Dial-In Connection.................................................................. 73
Configuring the Windows Dial Settings for a Null Modem Connection .................. 79
Creating the Null Modem Connection...................................................... 79
Creating the Dial-Up or Dial-In Connection............................................. 83
Configuring the Linux Dial Settings ........................................................................ 95
Managing the CK1............................................................................................ 97
Rebooting the CK1.................................................................................................. 98
Managing Power Usage ......................................................................................... 101
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Entering Linux Commands on the CK1 ................................................................ 103
Checking the Disk and Memory Space .................................................................. 104
Checking the CK1 Firmware Version ................................................................... 106
Loading Firmware With the Automated Upgrade Tool.......................................... 107
Loading Firmware Manually.................................................................................. 111
Transferring Files From the CK1 to a PC .............................................................. 118
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK1............................... 119
Responding to the “Format RAM Disk?” Prompt................................................. 120
Problems While Operating the CK1...................................................................... 121
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port............................................ 123
Problems While Scanning Bar Codes..................................................................... 124
Problems After Loading Firmware ......................................................................... 125
Running Diagnostics ............................................................................................. 127
Contacting Intermec Product Support ................................................................... 129
Collecting Information About Your CK1 Before Contacting Intermec..... 129
Sending the CK1 in for Service................................................................ 130
Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen............................................................. 130
Storing the CK1 for More Than 30 Days .............................................................. 131
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Specifications..................................................................................................... 133
CK1 Specifications ................................................................................................ 134
Full ASCII Tables .............................................................................................. 139
Index ......................................................................................................................... 147
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