Intermec CT60 User manual

CT60
Rugged
Tablet PC
User's Guide

CT60
Rugged
Tablet PC
User Guide

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Contents
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Contents
Before You Begin vii...............................
Introduction 1.....................................
Standard Features 2...............................
Accessories and Options 3..........................
Exterior Features 4................................
Battery Gauge: 4..........................
Charging status LED: 4.....................
Hard disk Drive Indicator: 4.................
Backlight Control Sensor: 5..................
On/Off Switch: 5....................
USB Connector: 5....................
Cardbus/PCMCIA Expansion Slot 6......
Speaker: 6..........................
External Power Connector (15 VDC input): 7
Coaxial Connector: 7..................
Docking Connector: 7.................
Battery Compartments: 7..............
Hard Drive Compartment: 8............
Bottom Guide Pin Holes: 8.............
Tips for Proper Use and Care 9.................
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Hardware Operation 11....................
Turning on the CT60 12.......................
Pen Operations 12.....................
Battery Use and Care 14.......................
New Batteries 14......................
How to Install New Batteries 14..........
When to Recharge Batteries 14...........
How to Recharge Your Batteries 15........
When Batteries Have Finished Charging 16.
How to Increase Battery Run Time 16.....
When to Replace Your Battery 17.........
Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries 17
Safety and Handling for Batteries 18.......
Disposing of Batteries 19................
Tips for Best Battery Performance 25......
Removable Hard Drive 20......................
Connectivity 20..............................
Port Replicators 21............................
Desktop Docking Station 24....................
Vehicle Docking 25...........................
Cardbus/PC Cards 26.........................
Internal Flex Space for OEM modules 27...
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Software Operation 29......................
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 30...............
Tablet and Pen Settings 30...............
Screen Rotation 30.............
Adjusting Screen Brightness 32....
When Should I Calibrate the Pen? 32
Handwriting Using the Input Panel 33.....
How to Open the Input Panel 33..
How to Convert Handwriting 34..
Handwriting Using Microsoft Journal 34...
How to Access Windows Journal 34
Restore the Default Settings 34...
Reinstall the Note Writer Printer 35
Improve Handwriting Recognition 36
How to Set the Pen and Screen 36.
How to Create “Sticky Notes” 36..
Use the Pen to Write 37.........
Speech Recognition 37.................
Performance and Maintenance 37.........
Monitoring Your Battery 37......
Turning Off Peripherals 38.......
Using Power Schemes 38.........
Standby 39...................
Hibernation 39................
CT60 Utilities 40............................
Manual Brightness Adjustment 40.........
Auto Backlight Settings 40.......
Side Button Function 40.........
Advanced Backlight 41..........
Backlight Adjustment 41.........
Auto Dim 42..................
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FAQs 45.......................................
What Software Options are Available? 48...
Installing Device Drivers Sold by Intermec? 48
How Do I Activate the “Screen Keyboard”? 48
Disabling Hand Writer Recognition? 49....
If the Computer Locks Up or Freezes 49...
How Do I Clean the Dock Connector ? 49..
How Do I Clean the Glass? 49...........
If the Pen Gets Out of Alignment? 49......
What if the Pen Still Will Not Align? 47....
If the “ Start” Button Disappears? 48.......
External Peripherals Support? 49..........
USB Networking In the CT60? 50........
How Can USB be Used In the CT60? 50...
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Before You Begin
This section provides you with safety information, techni-
cal support information, and sources for additional product
information.
Safety Summary
Your safety is extremely important. Read and follow all warnings
and cautions in this document before handling and operating
Intermec equipment. You can be seriously injured, and equip-
ment and data can be damaged if you do not follow the safety
warnings and cautions.
Donotrepairoradjustalone
Do not repair or adjust energized equipment alone under any
circumstances. Someone capable of providing first aid must al-
ways be present for your safety.
First aid
Always obtain first aid or medical attention immediately after an
injury. Never neglect an injury, no matter how slight it seems.
Resuscitation
Begin resuscitation immediately if someone is injured and stops
breathing. Any delay could result in death. To work on or near
high voltage, you should be familiar with approved industrial
first aid methods.
Energized equipment
Never work on energized equipment unless authorized by a re-
sponsible authority. Energized electrical equipment is dangerous.
Electrical shock from energized equipment can cause death. If
you must perform authorized emergency work on energized
equipment, be sure that you comply strictly with approved safe-
ty regulations.

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Safety Icons
This section explains how to identify and understand dangers,
warnings, cautions, and notes that are in this guide. You may
also see icons that tell you when to follow ESD procedures and
when to take special precautions for handling optical parts.
A warning alerts you of an operating procedure,
practice, condition, or statement that must be
strictly observed to avoid death or serious injury
to the persons working on the equipment.
Avertissement: Un avertissement vous avertit d’une
procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement
respecté pour éviter l’occurrence de mort ou de
blessuresgravesauxpersonnesmanupulant
l’équipement.
A caution alerts you to an operating procedure,
practice, condition, or statement that must be
strictly observed to prevent equipment damage or
destruction, or corruption or loss of data.
Attention: Une précaution vous avertit d’une
procédure de fonctionnement, d’une méthode,
d’un état ou d’un rapport qui doit être strictement
respecté pour empêcher l’endommagement ou la
destruction de l’équipement, ou l’altération ou la
pertededonnées.
Note: Notes either provide extra information about a
topic or contain special instructions for handling a
particular condition or set of circumstances.

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Global Services and Support
Warranty Information
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and then click Warranty.
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WhoShouldReadthisGuide?
This guide provides you with information about the features of
the CT60, and how to install, operate and maintain it.
Before you configure the CT60, you should be familiar with
basic Windows-based PC operation, and how it relates to pen
computing.
Related Documents
This table contains a list of related Intermec documents and
their part numbers.
Document Title Part Number
CT Rugged Tablet PC Quick Start Guide 962-054-066A
CT60 Vehicle Mount Installation Guide 962-040-012A
The Intermec web site at http://www.intermec.com contains
many of our documents that you can download in PDF format.
To order printed versions of the Intermec manuals, contact your
local Intermec representative or distributor.

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CT60 Rugged Tablet PC User’s Guide
1Introduction
The CT60 Rugged Tablet PC gives you the
power of a desktop computer, yet it is designed
for use on foot, in a vehicle, or in an office. It is
ideal for highly mobile applications in the most
demanding environments.

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Standard Features
Your CT60 Data Collection Tablet PC includes the following
features at a minimum:
SFully sealed aluminum housing with lifetime warranty
S933 MHz Mobile Intel® Pentium® III MHz processor-M
S256 MB main memory
S512 KB L2 cache
S4 MB dedicated video memory
S10.4” 800 x 600 TFT active matrix color display
SRemovable shock-mounted 20 GB or larger hard disk drive
SType III Cardbus/PCMCIA expansion slot (two Type II de-
vices)
SLong-lasting Li-Ion battery (dual battery option)
SBuilt-in light sensor for automatic backlight control
SPhoenix BIOS
SMicrosoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition (Windows 98,
2000, XP Professional optional)
SPen stylus for use with electromagnetic proximity sensing dig-
itizer
SOne year warranty on all parts and labor
SDirect line technical support by Intermec Technologies tech-
nical support staff

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Accessories and Options
The following options and accessories are available for the
CT60:
SShock absorbing, dockable carrying case
SUniversal AC power adapter 110-250 volts, 50-60 Hz
SPort replicator
SVehiclecradleandmountingoptions
SDesktop docking station with communications options
SAdditional batteries
SBattery charger
SGPS, Wired LAN, Wireless LAN and various public and
cellular radio modem(s)
SAdditional antenna
SExternal CD ROM (USB)
SExternal 1.44 MB 3.5” bootable floppy disk drive
S(USB) Keyboard(s)
Note: A GPS option is sold for the sole purpose of
providing and accurate and easily obtainable signal
for location of equipment for time or signal synchro-
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Exterior Features
Backlight Control
Sensor
Battery Gauge
Charge Status
Hard Disk Drive
Indicator
Front View
Battery Gauge:
ThebatterygaugeconsistsoffiveLEDs,whichindicatethe
approximate charge remaining on your computer. When all five
lights are lit, the battery charge is full. As you use the battery,
the lights will turn off from top to bottom, indicating the
amount of charge that remains. Each light represents approxi-
mately 20% of the full charge. See Chapter 2 “Batteries and
Charging Procedures” for more detailed information on the bat-
tery gauge.
Charging status LED:
The charge status indicator is lit whenever external power is
available. It blinks as the battery charges and remains a constant
green when the batteries are fully charged. The indicator identi-
fies a positive connection when the CT60 is in the docking sta-
tion with an external power source. The indicator will be green
when external power is connected.
Hard disk Drive Indicator:
The indicator flashes as the internal hard disk drive is accessed.

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Backlight Control Sensor:
The backlight control sensor automatically turns the backlight
off when adequate external light is available. Make sure you
keep this sensor uncovered.
On/Off Switch
USB Connector
On/Off Switch:
Turn the computer on by quickly depressing the yellow on/off
button on the upper right-hand side of the computer (approxi-
mately ½ to 1 second). After the computer boots up, pressing
the on/off switch again will automatically start proper Windows
shutdown procedures.
Pressing the on/off button twice in rapid succession replicates
<CTRL>< ALT ><DEL> keystrokes. Holding the on/off button
down for a longer period of time (four to five seconds) causes an
emergency forced shut down of the computer.
When the CT60 is operating, the side switch will function ac-
cording to the selection on the Advanced tab of the Power Op-
tions. To see the current setting, go to Start,Control Panel,
Performance and Maintenance,Power Options and click on
the Advanced tab.
USB Connector:
The Universal Serial Bus is a hot swappable, chainable serial port
with a maximum speed of 12 Mbps. It can be used for devices
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cameras, modems, scanners, etc. The CT60 supports booting
from bootable USB devices such as floppy drives and CD-ROM
drives. Devices can be connected to the CT60 with the comput-
er turned on, without requiring a reboot.
There is a limit of 128 concurrent devices per USB port. The
CT60 can supply up to 0.5 amps of current through the USB
port. External USB hubs are available that will supply power to
external devices without using the CT60’s power supply.
Cardbus/PCMCIA Expansion Slot:
The Cardbus/PCMCIA expansion slot is sealed behind a hatch
plate held in place by two Phillips head screws. The hatch plate
must be removed to access the slot. Several hatch plates are avail-
able that will accommodate various Cardbus/PCMCIA devices
with features that extend beyond the housing of the computer.
These hatch plates keep the unit as sealed as possible.
Cardbus/PCMCIA
Expansion Slot
External Power
Connector
Speaker
Speaker:
The monaural speaker in located in the left side of the housing.
ThespeakerwillplayWindowssoundsaswellasPCaudioin-
formation.

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External Power Connector (15 VDC input):
This connector allows the user to plug the power supply directly
into the CT60 for operation and battery charge.
The CT60 may also be charged through a port replicator or
docking station.
Hard Drive Compartment Battery Compartments
Docking Connector Coaxial Connector
Do not connect the CT60 to more than one power
source at a time when charging, or permanent
damage may occur.
Coaxial Connector:
Depending on the machine configuration, there may be a coaxi-
al antenna connection near the center of the housing. The coaxi-
al connector will allow you to connect an external antenna to an
internal radio or GPS solution.
Docking Connector:
The docking connector provides for all external communications
with the computer. It connects to a port replicator or docking
station.

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Battery Compartments:
There are two battery compartments designed for convenient,
hot swappable battery replacement while in the field. See the
Batteries and Charging Procedures section of “Chapter 2, Hard-
ware Operation” for instructions on changing batteries.
Hard Drive Compartment:
The hard drive compartment allows field upgrades or repairs
without opening the CT60. Some customers may have IT De-
partments trained to replace hard drives at the customer loca-
tion.
You should not open the hard drive compartment
without proper service training from Intermec
Technologies. Any tampering of the hard drive will
void the warranty.
Bottom Guide Pin Holes:
The bottom guide pin holes are used to align the computer
when placed in either a vehicle, desktop, or wall-mount docking
station. Simply insert the computer onto the gauge ball guide
pins and tilt the computer back until the docking connectors
engage.
Bottom Guide Pin Holes