Intermec Oracle-Ready CK31 User manual

CK31 Handheld
Computer
User's Manual

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Document Change
This page records changes to this document. The document was
originally released as version 001.
Version Date Description of Change
002 10/2005 Added new scanner options, new keypad
options, updated information on Funk
security and configuration, added new
diagnostics, and added information on
SmartSystems.

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Before You Begin.......................................................................................................xi
Safety Summary ..........................................................................................xi
Safety Icons ................................................................................................xii
Global Services and Support.......................................................................xii
Who Should Read This Document? .......................................................... xiv
Related Documents ................................................................................... xiv
Patent Information.................................................................................... xiv
Other Copyright Information..................................................................... xv
Using the CK31 Handheld Computer .................................................. 1
Introducing the CK31 Handheld Computer.............................................................. 2
Features of Your CK31................................................................................ 2
What’s New? ............................................................................................................. 4
Using the Battery....................................................................................................... 4
Charging and Installing the Battery ............................................................. 5
Maximizing Battery Life .............................................................................. 7
Checking the Battery Status......................................................................... 7
Using the Keypad ...................................................................................................... 8
Using the Color-Coded Keys..................................................................... 11
Capitalizing All Characters ........................................................................ 12
Using the Power (I) Key........................................................................... 13
Disabling or Modifying Keypad Functions ................................................ 13
Using the Touch Screen........................................................................................... 15
Using the Stylus ........................................................................................ 16
Understanding the Screen Icons ................................................................ 17
Repositioning a Window........................................................................... 18
Calibrating the Screen ............................................................................... 19
Understanding the Status Lights .............................................................................. 19
Understanding the Beeps ......................................................................................... 20
Scanning Bar Codes................................................................................................. 21
Scanning With the Integrated Laser Scanner or 1D Linear Imager............. 22
Scanning With a 2D Area Imager.............................................................. 23
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Attaching a Scanner to the Serial Port........................................................ 25
Verifying That Your Scanner Is Working................................................................. 26
Installing the SD Card............................................................................................. 28
Configuring the CK31.................................................................................... 31
How to Configure the CK31 Parameters ................................................................. 32
Configuring the CK31 With Setup Assistant............................................. 33
Configuring the CK31 With Intermec Settings ......................................... 34
Restoring Default Settings........................................................... 36
Exiting Intermec Settings ............................................................ 37
Configuring the CK31 With SmartSystems Console ................................. 38
Synchronizing the CK31 System Time With a Time Server....................... 38
Configuring the CK31 for Your Network................................................................ 39
Configuring 802.11b/g Radio Communications........................................ 39
Configuring the Network Parameters for a TCP/IP Network ...... 40
Configuring the Network Parameters for a UDP Plus Network... 41
Configuring Bluetooth Communications .................................................. 42
Configuring Ethernet Communications .................................................... 43
Configuring Serial Communications ......................................................... 44
Configuring Security ............................................................................................... 46
Choosing Between Funk and Microsoft Security ....................................... 46
Selecting a Profile for Funk Security............................................ 47
Selecting Microsoft as Your Security Choice................................ 48
Using WPA Security.................................................................................. 48
Configuring WPA Security With Funk Security.......................... 49
Configuring WPA Security With Microsoft Security................... 51
Using 802.1x Security ............................................................................... 54
Configuring 802.1x Security With Funk Security........................ 54
Configuring 802.1x Security With Microsoft Security................. 55
Using LEAP Security................................................................................. 57
Using Static WEP Security ........................................................................ 58
Configuring Static WEP Security With Funk Security ................ 58
Configuring Static WEP Security With Microsoft Security ......... 59
Loading a Certificate ................................................................................. 59
Disabling Security ..................................................................................... 62
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Developing and Installing Applications ......................................... 65
Developing Applications for the CK31 .................................................................... 66
Developing a New Application.................................................................. 66
Developing a Web-Based Application........................................................ 67
Converting a Trakker Antares Application to a CK31 Application............. 67
Installing Applications on the CK31........................................................................ 68
Installing Applications Using ActiveSync................................................... 69
Installing ActiveSync and Establishing a Partnership ................... 69
Using ActiveSync to Copy Files and Install Applications ............. 71
Installing Applications Using Your SD Card.............................................. 73
Installing Applications Using the FTP Server............................................. 73
Installing Applications Using Wavelink Avalanche..................................... 74
Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Console................................. 74
Launching Your Application Automatically ............................................................. 75
Setting or Changing the CK31 Password ................................................................. 75
Backing Up Your Files............................................................................................. 76
Upgrading Your CK31 ............................................................................................ 77
Upgrading the Operating System Using an SD Card................................. 78
Upgrading Your CK31 Using SmartSystems Console ................................ 79
Running Diagnostics ...................................................................................... 81
Using Diagnostics on the CK31............................................................................... 82
Understanding the Diagnostics Screens.................................................................... 82
802.11 Information................................................................................... 83
Authentication Information....................................................................... 83
Battery Information................................................................................... 84
Boot Code Version.................................................................................... 85
Configuration Table.................................................................................. 85
CPU Monitor............................................................................................ 86
CPU Registers ........................................................................................... 86
Display Test .............................................................................................. 87
Installed Fonts........................................................................................... 88
Intermec Value Version............................................................................. 88
Keypad Test .............................................................................................. 89
LED Test .................................................................................................. 90
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Network Information ................................................................................ 90
Network Test ............................................................................................ 91
Operating System Version ......................................................................... 91
Ping Utility ............................................................................................... 92
Radio Driver Version ................................................................................ 93
RAM Information ..................................................................................... 93
RAM Monitor........................................................................................... 94
SD Card Memory Test.............................................................................. 94
Sound Test................................................................................................ 95
Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CK31............................... 97
Troubleshooting the CK31...................................................................................... 98
Calling Product Support............................................................................ 98
Problems and Solutions ............................................................................. 99
Problems While Operating the CK31........................................................ 99
Problems While Configuring Security ..................................................... 100
Problems With Wireless Connectivity ..................................................... 101
Problems Transmitting Data Through the Serial Port.............................. 102
Problems While Scanning Bar Codes....................................................... 103
Booting the CK31 ................................................................................................. 104
Warm Booting the CK31 ........................................................................ 105
Cold Booting the CK31 .......................................................................... 105
Cleaning the Scanner Window and Screen............................................................. 106
Specifications..................................................................................................... 107
Physical and Environmental Specifications............................................................. 108
Accessories for the CK31 ....................................................................................... 111
Typing Characters Not Printed on the Keypad ...................................................... 113
Default Settings ............................................................................................... 117
Default Configuration ........................................................................................... 118
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Reprogramming the Keypad ................................................................. 123
Reprogramming the Keypad .................................................................................. 124
Changing the Functionality of Keypad Keys or Key Combinations.......... 124
Creating Keypad Macros ......................................................................... 137
Index ......................................................................................................................... 143
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