Intermec CK30 User manual

CK30 Handheld
Computer
User's Manual

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Intermec Technologies Corporation
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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 04/2004 Added new information to support the release of Service Pack
1. New information includes remote upgrade using Intermec
Settings, configuration using Intermec Settings one-to-one or
with the Wavelink Avalanche package, support for IE
Browser, support for the EasyADC system and other minor
updates and revisions.
003 07/2004 Added an addendum to support the release of Service Pack 2.
New information includes the addition of CCX compliance,
the EAN.UCC Composite symbology, Funk security, the
ability to disable or modify some key functions, and other
minor updates.
004 01/2005 Revised to include information for the Service Pack 3 release.
Changes include the addition of the SP2 addendum to the
user’s manual, CK30C support for iBrowse, VPN support,
support for a programmable keypad, and minor updates and
corrections.
005 11/2005 Updated information on Funk security and configuration,
added new diagnostics, and added information on
SmartSystems.

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Before You Begin.......................................................................................................xi
Safety Icons .................................................................................................xi
Global Services and Support.......................................................................xii
Who Should Read This Document? ..........................................................xiii
Related Documents ................................................................................... xiv
Patent Information.................................................................................... xiv
Other Copyright Information.................................................................... xiv
Using the CK30 Handheld Computer .................................................. 1
Introducing the CK30 Handheld Computer.............................................................. 2
What’s New? ............................................................................................................. 4
Using the Battery....................................................................................................... 5
Charging and Installing the Battery ............................................................. 6
Maximizing Battery Life .............................................................................. 7
Checking the Battery Status......................................................................... 8
Using the Keypad ...................................................................................................... 8
The 42-Key Large Numeric and Function Keypad ...................................... 9
The 50-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad .................................................... 10
The 52-Key Full Alphanumeric Keypad .................................................... 11
Using the Color-Coded Keys..................................................................... 12
Capitalizing All Characters ........................................................................ 13
Using the Alpha Key on the 42-Key Keypad.............................................. 13
Using the Power (I) Key........................................................................... 14
Disabling or Modifying Keypad Functions ................................................ 14
Using the Screen...................................................................................................... 15
Understanding the Screen Icons ................................................................ 16
Using the Mouse Pointer........................................................................... 17
Repositioning a Window........................................................................... 19
Understanding the Status Lights .............................................................................. 19
Understanding the Beeps ......................................................................................... 21
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Scanning Bar Codes................................................................................................. 22
Scanning With the Integrated Laser Scanner or 1D Linear Imager............. 23
Scanning With the 2D Area Imager........................................................... 24
Attaching a Tethered Scanner.................................................................... 25
Using Energy Saving Mode With Your 1551E or 1553 Scanner ................ 27
Attaching a Scanner to the Serial Port........................................................ 27
Installing an SD Card.............................................................................................. 29
Configuring the CK30.................................................................................... 31
How to Configure the CK30 Parameters ................................................................. 32
Configuring the CK30 With the Setup Assistant ....................................... 33
Configuring the CK30 With the Configuration Utility ............................. 34
Configuring the CK30 With SmartSystems Console ................................. 38
Configuring the CK30 by Scanning Bar Codes.......................................... 39
Configuring the CK30 Through the Network ........................................... 40
Synchronizing the CK30 System Time With a Time Server....................... 43
Configuring the CK30 for Your Network................................................................ 44
Configuring Serial Communications ......................................................... 44
Configuring 802.11b/g Radio Communications........................................ 46
Configuring Ethernet Communications .................................................... 49
Configuring Bluetooth Radio Communications ........................................ 51
Configuring Security ............................................................................................... 53
Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security ....................................... 53
Configuring WPA Security........................................................................ 55
Configuring 802.1x Security...................................................................... 61
Configuring LEAP Security....................................................................... 64
Configuring Static WEP Security .............................................................. 65
Loading a Certificate ................................................................................. 67
Disabling Security ..................................................................................... 70
Configuring a VPN................................................................................... 70
Developing and Installing Applications......................................... 73
Developing Applications for the CK30 .................................................................... 74
Developing a New Application for the CK30 ............................................ 74
Developing a Web-Based Application........................................................ 75
Converting a Trakker Antares Application to a CK30 Application............. 79
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Installing Applications on the CK30........................................................................ 80
Installing Applications Using ActiveSync................................................... 81
Installing Applications Using Your SD Card.............................................. 85
Installing Applications Using the FTP Server............................................. 85
Installing Applications Using Wavelink Avalanche..................................... 86
Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Console................................. 86
Launching Your Application Automatically ............................................................. 87
Customizing How Applications Load on the CK30 ................................................. 87
Managing the CK30......................................................................................... 89
Accessing the System Main Menu............................................................................ 90
Managing Files on the CK30 ................................................................................... 91
Running an Application From File Manager.............................................. 91
Deleting a File With File Manager............................................................. 92
Copying a File With File Manager............................................................. 93
Viewing the Properties of a File With File Manager................................... 93
Managing Applications on the CK30....................................................................... 94
Viewing All Applications Currently Running on the CK30 ....................... 94
Closing an Application .............................................................................. 95
Switching Between Applications................................................................ 96
Viewing the Properties of an Application................................................... 96
Setting or Changing the System Main Menu Password ............................................ 96
Backing Up Your Files............................................................................................. 98
Upgrading Your CK30 ............................................................................................ 99
Upgrading the Operating System Using an SD Card................................. 99
Upgrading Your CK30 Using SmartSystems Console .............................. 101
Running Diagnostics .................................................................................... 103
Using Diagnostics on the CK30............................................................................. 104
Understanding the Diagnostics Screens.................................................................. 105
Battery Information................................................................................. 105
Bluetooth Console................................................................................... 106
Bootcode Version .................................................................................... 107
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Contrast Test .......................................................................................... 107
CPU Monitor.......................................................................................... 108
Display Test ............................................................................................ 109
Hardware Configuration Table................................................................ 109
Installed Fonts......................................................................................... 110
Intermec Value Add Information............................................................. 110
Keypad Test ............................................................................................ 111
LED Test ................................................................................................ 111
Memory Information .............................................................................. 112
Network Connection Test....................................................................... 112
Network Interface Information................................................................ 113
Operating System Version ....................................................................... 114
Ping Utility ............................................................................................. 114
Radio Driver Version .............................................................................. 115
Radio Information................................................................................... 115
RAM Monitor......................................................................................... 116
Read CPU Registers ................................................................................ 116
Security Information ............................................................................... 117
Sound Test.............................................................................................. 118
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK30............................. 119
Troubleshooting the CK30.................................................................................... 120
Calling Product Support.......................................................................... 120
Problems and Solutions ........................................................................... 121
Problems While Operating the CK30...................................................... 121
Problems While Configuring Security ..................................................... 122
Problems With Wireless Connectivity ..................................................... 124
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port.............................. 125
Problems While Scanning Bar Codes....................................................... 126
Booting the CK30 ................................................................................................. 128
Warm Booting the CK30 ........................................................................ 128
Cold Booting the CK30 .......................................................................... 129
Cleaning the Scanner Window and CK30 Screen .................................................. 130
Specifications..................................................................................................... 131
Physical and Environmental Specifications............................................................. 132
Accessories for the CK30 ....................................................................................... 135
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Typing Characters Not Printed on the Keypad ...................................................... 138
Pin Assignments for the Serial Port ........................................................................ 141
Default Settings ............................................................................................... 143
Default Configuration Settings .............................................................................. 144
Reprogrammable Keypad........................................................................ 151
Reprogramming the Keypad .................................................................................. 152
Changing the Functionality of Keypad Keys or Key Combinations.......... 152
Creating Keypad Macros ......................................................................... 164
Index ......................................................................................................................... 171
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