MaxID iDLMax Specification sheet

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Manual

Product User Guide
Jan 2009

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of MaxID Limited. The Mobile Device
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discrepancies between the device and the manual.

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Product User Guide 2
How to Use this Manual
This Product User Guide contains user instructions for the iDLMax Mobile computing device, software, docking via USB cable, data transfer and
battery charging. This Preface section of the manual provides an overview of the manual’s contents and organisation covering:
Document Content and Overview
Document Conventions
iDLMax Key notation
Stylus Actions
Precautions
Document Content and Overview
This document contains the following material:
This Preface, “About this Guide” provides an overview of the manual contents, describes document style and conventions,
and describes precautions a user are to take using the iDLMax Mobile device.
Chapter 1 – “Getting to know your iDLMax” provides details on iDLMax components, using the battery charger module and
charging the battery, using the iDLMax, connecting power, LED indicators, using the iDLMax keyboard, and switching the iDLMax on
and off. Battery storage, disposal and battery cautions and warnings are also covered.
Chapter 2 – “iDLMax Configurations” covers modules and peripherals, customisation of settings, aligning the touch screen,
date and time, power configuration, regional settings and storage properties. Use of control panels for adjustment of calibration
settings is also covered.
Chapter 3 – “Networks, Communications and Connections” describes installing, setting up and using of wireless
communication modules. Connecting and interfacing the iDLMax with a host PC is also covered (including Microsoft ActiveSync)
Appendix A – “Technical Specifications” provides FCC Information, illustrations, technical environmental, memory, touch
screen and detailed specifications for the iDLMax.
Appendix B – “Accessories and Peripherals” provides details and offers guidance in using the USB host cable, the SD
memory card and the SIM card.
Appendix C – “Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Technical Support” describes iDLMax maintenance, provides a
troubleshooting table and makes suggestions on how to contact technical support.
Appendix D – “Glossary” is a glossary of terms used in this guide that are specific to the iDLMax and Microsoft
Windows®CE.NET.

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Document Conventions
Formatting conventions are utilised throughout this manual to provide a consistent method for representing screenshots, command entries and
keyboard characters. This manual also provides special conventions for notes and cautions, information of high interest to the user.
Notes contain information necessary for properly diagnosing, repairing and operating the iDLMax
The CAUTION sign indicates actions that could damage equipment or property.
A WARNING sign indicates actions that could result in personal injury or the injury of other persons.
Document Font styles
Monospaced typeface: shows filenames, paths, field selections from a pull-down list and data or keystrokes entered by the user.
Windows Controls including command bar sequences, prompts, dialog boxes, fields, pull-down lists, checkboxes and radio-
buttons are printed in this bold typeface.
iDLMax Keys
Keys on the iDLMax are bracketed in this document by < and > characters to distinguish them from keys on the PC. Per example to differentiate the
ENTER key on the iDLMax from the ENTER key on the PC keyboard, the iDLMax’s keys are bracketed as shown: <ENTER>.
Stylus Actions
The Stylus actions apply to the iDLMax only.
SINGLE TAP OR SELECT: Tap the display screen once with the stylus to activate a specific button or select an item.
DOUBLE TAP: Tap the stylus twice rapidly in the same location to open an application.
TAP AND HOLD: Tap and hold the stylus to view the context menu (similar results to the ‘right-click’ action with a PC-mouse).

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Precautions
As with any portable computer device, precaution should be taken to avoid any damage. The following precautions are recommended when using
and handling the iDLMax device.
Handling the Lithium-ion Battery
The iDLMax makes use of a sealed removable Battery-Pack that contains Lithium-ion batteries. A safety hazard and risk of explosion may possibly
occur from incorrect installation, usage or misapplication.
Do Not Disassemble, alter, modify, or insert sharp objects into the battery pack.
Do Not Expose the battery pack to strong impact, bumps or shock: Electrolyte leakage, ignition or rupture may result. If exposed to such
conditions, stop using the battery pack immediately
Do Not Use with any other products: The iDLMax removable Battery-Pack was designed for use with the iDLMax product. If used with any other
product, it may cause electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture.
Do Not Use the iDLMax with any other Battery pack than the one supplied or specified: If other battery packs are used, it may result in heat
generation, ignition or rupture.
Do Not Charge the battery pack in any other way than described in this manual: if not charged as specified, electrolyte leakage, generation of
heat, ignition or rupture may result.
Do Not Throw the battery pack into a fire or Expose it to extreme or excessive heat: (for example direct sunlight for extended periods)
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result
Do Not Short any contacts on the battery pack: Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result. When transporting a spare battery, it is
recommended that it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts are protected and would not accidently short when brought in contact with any
metal objects.
When the battery pack has become degraded, replace it with a new one: If the amount of time the iDLMax can run by using a particular battery
pack becomes dramatically shorter and repeated recharging does not restore its performance, the battery pack should be replaced with a new one.
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result from continued use of degraded batteries
Storage: If the battery will not be used for extended periods of time (e.g. a month or more), charge or discharge (by means of using it) the battery
pack until the remaining battery level becomes 40-50%. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place.
Do not expose the battery pack to water or allow it to become wet
Charging: When using a battery pack for the first time, ensure that the removable external batteries are charged. The initial charging cycle for both
batteries is approximately twelve (12) hours. Subsequent charging cycles will take up to a maximum of four and a half hours.
Use only the correct means as described in this manual to charge the battery pack: The battery pack is designed to prevent overcharging of
the battery. Using incorrect means to charge the battery could result in electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture.
Should the battery leak and fluid get into your eyes, do not rub your eyes: Immediately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for
medical treatment as soon as possible.
The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use: this is completely normal.
Recharging of the battery pack will not commence if internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the allowable range: (0-50
degrees Celsius or 32-133 degrees Fahrenheit).
In high-temperature environments, the battery pack takes longer to fully recharge and the operating time is shorter: only use the iDLMax
within the allowable temperature range.
Recycling: Please contact your product supplier or appropriate localauthority for information oncorrect means on how to recycle this battery.
Handling the iDLMax
The iDLMax is a ruggedized mobile device and are tested against various MIL-STD and IP specifications (for details, refer to Appendix A of this
manual). These precautions will assist in optimal benefit gained from using the iDLMax. MaxID Corp. cannot be held responsible in any way for any
damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit.
Before storing the device away, be sure to wipe off any moisture.
Do not disassemble this product and Do not allow foreign matter to ender inside the product: electric shock may occur when pins or areas of
the circuit boards are touched, or damage to various extends may result.
Unplug the AC plug and remove the battery pack if Malfunction occurs: When serious product damage, foreign objects inside the product,
smoke emitted, unusual smell emitted or product becomes unusually hot, immediately turn the power off, unplug the AC plug and remove the
battery. Continuing to use the product in such conditions may result in fire or electric shock.
Use only the correctly supplied AC cord and plug and AC adaptor.
When using the AC cord, insert the AC plug completely into the AC outlet: fire due to overheating or electric shock may result if not done
Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
Do not use the AC plug if your hands are wet: Electric shock may result
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a Power Source other than the specified or standard defined AC outlet: Doing so could damage the device
or cause fire due to overheating.
Do not damage the AC adaptor, AC cord or AC plug in any way: Damaged cord may result in fire, short circuit, or electrical shock. Do not place
the cord near hot tools, twist or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, bundle it tight together, or modify the cord.
Clean dust and other debris of the AC plug regularly: accumulated dust or debris along with humidity may cause a defect to insulation, which
may result in fire or electric shock.
Unplug the AC plug holding onto the plug itself: Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in fire or electric shock.

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Use only the specified AC adaptor with this product: using an AC adaptor other than the supplied one may damage the product or result in fire.
Do not use the AC adaptor if it was exposed to strong impact: Strong impact may damage the AC adaptor which might result in short circuit,
electric shock, or fire if used.
Do not expose the product to excessive high temperatures or leave it in high temperature environments for a long period of time:
excessively exposing the product near fire or direct sunlight for extended periods may damage the product and cause trouble with internal parts.
Using a damaged device may result in fire or electric shock.
Close the connector and card reader covers tightly when using this product in wet, moisture, steam, dust, oily vapour, etc. conditions: If
such matter enters the device, it may cause fire or electric shock. If it occurred, turn the device power off, unplug the AC, remove the battery and
contact your technical support office.
Keep SD memory cards away from infants and small children: accidental swallowing may result in bodily injury.
Use the supplied stylus to touch the screen: do not press down on the on display with sharp-pointed or hard objects that may leave marks or
damage the display (e.g. pencils, ball point pen, nails, etc.)
If not using the device: turn the device of to optimize power consumption and battery life.
Use the stylus only for touching the screen: using it for other purposes may damage the stylus and result in scratches on the screen.
When carrying the iDLMax: Remove all external devices and cables and close all rubber covers.
Switch off by shutting down the iDLMax: before boarding an aircraft. Ensure it cannot be switched on inadvertently.
Switch off by shutting down the iDLMax: when and where the use of mobile devices are prohibited in public places and sensitive areas (e.g. in
hospitals or other health care facilities)
Avoid stacking the product: if it fall over or drop, injury could result.

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Using the iDLMax
The Battery Charger
The Battery charger shown above is used to charge an iDLMax battery outside of the iDLMax. The battery charger requires a 12V 3A DC power
supply in order to operate. This is supplied by the PSU.
Connecting power to the battery charger
First, the power lead must be connected into the three-prong connector on the PSU. The power lead plug must then be connected to a power source
and the power source switched on.
Connect the functional PSU into the battery charger by plugging the DC Jack into the connecter marked “12V D.C.”
The red LED marked “Power” on the battery charger will light up to indicate power is present and that battery charger is functional.
Inserting a battery
The iDLMax is supplied with 3.6V, 4000mAh batteries.
In order to charge a battery it must first be inserted into the slot in the battery charger as shown above.
Use only the correct batteries, PSU and battery charger supplied by a MaxID dealer. The use of other equipment can cause
permanent damage to the iDLMax and render the warranty void. For correct supplies contact a MaxID Dealer or visit
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Power
Charging
Battery Charging & LED Indicators
The battery charger has two LED’s. One LED is to indicate “Power” status and one is to indicate “Charging” status.
The LED’s indicate the following:
When powered on with no battery inserted the “Power” LED illuminates and the “Charging” LED turns on briefly then off again. The
“Power” LED remains on for as long as power is supplied to the battery charger.
On inserting an uncharged battery into the battery charger the “Charging” LED turns on. This indicates that a charge cycle has begun and
the inserted battery is being charged.
When the battery charger detects that the charging battery has reached full charge. The “Charging” LED turns off indicating the charge
cycle has ended and the battery is now fully charged.
On inserting a battery that is already fully charged, the “Charging” LED will remain off to indicate that the battery does not need charging.
Inserting the battery into the iDLMax
Insert the battery into the iDLMax as shown below
At all times - Switch off the iDLMax before removing the battery.
Before using the iDLMax for the first time the removable external batteries MUST be charged. The initial charging cycle for
both batteries is approximately twelve (12) hours. Subsequent charging cycles will take up to a maximum of four and a half
hours.
Using the normal Power down option before removing a battery will ensure that application data are stored savely. If the
battery is removed from the iDLMax or completely discharged during normal operation, there is a window between 40
second to 1 minute and 20 seconds (depending on the charge level of the backup battery) in which to insert a charged
battery or plugging a power supply into the iDLMax, before losing non-persistent application data.
Charging a battery via the iDLMax
The iDLMax was designed to allow the user to charge a battery while it is inserted into the iDLMax. This can be done by simply connecting the
supplied power lead with power supply to the iDLMax. First, the power lead must be connected into the three-prong connector on the PSU. The
power lead plug must then be connected to a power source and the power source switched on. Now connect the supplied functional PSU into the
iDLMax by plugging the DC Jack into the designated connecter at the back of the iDLMax as per the picture below.

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A red LED to the right of the up-arrow direction key on the front of the iDLMax will light up to indicate power is present and that the battery is being
charged.
The iDLMax can operate as normal while it is connected to the power supply and being charged. The charging status is indicated on the iDLMax by
a “battery with lightning” icon displayed in the system tray (right bottom corner of the LCD) while the iDLMax is powered on.
Note: for convenience, the iDLMax will also be able to operate as normal when connected to the power supply without a battery
being inserted into the iDLMax itself.

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IDLMAX Front Panel
Switching on the iDLMax
To switch the iDLMax on, insert a charged battery into the iDLMax. Hold the <POWER> key ( ) down for two seconds and release. The
backlight will turn on briefly and the iDLMax will then boot up, displaying the boot sequence on the display. Once the Microsoft ® Windows CE
operating system is fully loaded into the iDLMax memory, a green LED to the left of the up-arrow direction key will turn on.
From a complete shutdown state, the iDLMax takes approximately twelve to twenty eight seconds to turn on and an audible beep will be heard.
From a suspend or hibernation state, the iDLMax takes less than one second to turn on.
When the unit is switched on for the first time or after a complete shut down,
the boot sequence may take approximately 12 – 28 seconds to complete.
The duration is also depending on the quantity of 3rd party applications loaded on the unit.
Switching off the iDLMax
To switch the iDLMax off, hold down the <POWER> key ( ) for two to three seconds. This will put the iDLMax into the default suspend mode. A
green LED to the left of the up-arrow direction key will flicker intermittently indicating that the device is in suspend mode.
To power the iDLMax down completely, hold down the <POWER> key ( ) for four to five seconds as per the message displayed (as shown in
figure 1-2). A menu will then be displayed providing options to Suspend, Power down or Cancel the power down (as shown in figure 1-3). The
iDLMax will create a restore point to save all registry and related installed information when the “Power down” option is selected before shutting the
unit down.
Note that a complete power down is generally only performed when the
unit will be stored over extensive periods, or after applications has been installed,
or when a ‘fresh’ restart is desired. The default mode of switching off, is the suspend mode.

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Resetting off the iDLMax
To reset the iDLMax, hold down the <POWER> key ( ) for approximately 4-5 seconds (as shown in figure 1-2). Select the “Power down” option
from the menu as shown in figure 1-3. The iDLMax will create a restore point to save all registry and related installed information before shutting the
unit down.
When the device is started from a complete shutdown state, the boot-up menu provides various options allowing for the device to be configured in
different start up ways (for example restoring it to its default factory settings). Contact your product/service provider for more detail on the
management of the boot-up sequence and options (for example when it is desired to clear the device and restore it to its default factory settings).
FIGURE 1-2 FIGURE 1-3
The device can also be reset by pressing the <POWER> key ( ) and holding it in for approximately 10 seconds.
In case of a serious error no response using the <POWER> key ( ), a “hard reset” can be done by removing the main removable battery from
the iDLMax, and keep it out for 10-15 Minutes to allow the internal backup battery to drain completely. Upon replacing the removable battery now,
the iDLMax will start up afresh. Use the boot-up menu to apply start-up changes if required.

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Using the Keyboard
The iDLMax features a 40-key full QWERTY style keyboard. There are three types of keys viz. function keys, alphanumeric keys and navigation
keys.

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Function Keys
Function keys perform a specific function.
Key Function
<BK SP>
(Backspace)
The function is performed by pressing the <BK SP> key. This moves the cursor back one space and deletes
each time the key is pressed. If text is being typed, a character is deleted each time the key is pressed.
<SPACE>
(Spacebar)
Pressing the <SPACE> key will insert a blank space character at the position of the cursor in a text field.
<FN>
The <FN> key toggles the keyboard between the main keys in white printed on the top of each button (being
the Alpha keys), and the secondary keys in blue printed on the bottom of each button (typically the numeric
keys and some special character keys).
(I.e., when <FN> is pressed once, all characters printed in blue on the bottom of each button on the keypad will
be enabled. When the <FN> key is pressed again, all Alpha characters printed in white on the top of each
button on the keypad will be enabled)
<↑>
(Shift)
The <↑> (Shift) key toggles Alpha key’s case status for the key pressed following the press of the <↑> key.
Pressing the <↑> key and holding it in for 3 seconds toggles caps lock status. A blue “A” ( ) will be
displayed in the system tray on the iDLMax indicating that the caps log is on. While the caps lock status is on,
the alphabet characters that are selected will be the upper case of the alphabet.
<POWER> Pressing this key performs the suspend/resume function. This wakes the iDLMax from suspend mode or puts it
in suspend mode. When pressed and hold, options for a complete shutdown will be provided.
<DEL>
(Delete)
Pressing the <DEL> key deletes the next character forward each time the key is pressed.
<TAB>
Depending of the active window, the <TAB> key will either allow the user to change between ‘active’ items in
the window (for example from one button to another, or one field to another), or it will allow the user to enter a
application defined number of spaces (for example 5 spaces will be inserted in a “Word” application).
<SYM>
(Symbols)
The <SYM> key is invoked by first pressing the <FN> key and then this key. It will bring up a Symbols table
with specials characters on the LCD display, allowing the user to select and enter such symbols.
<Esc>
(Escape)
Depending on the active window, pressing the key will close an active window, stop a process from running, or
exit an application.
<ENTER>
The <ENTER> key confirms data entry.
<MENU>
Within any application, the <MENU> key will activate the applicable menu bar of the specific application.
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
The <F1>, <F2>, <F3> and <F4> function keys is invoked by first pressing the <FN> key and then the
applicable key.
These keys are customisable in software and used to perform a specific task.

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Navigation keys
The navigation keys enables one to navigate the cursor.
Key Function
g Moves the cursor one character to the left.
h
Moves the cursor one character to the right.
i
Moves the cursor up one row or line.
j
Moves the cursor down one row or line.
Alphanumeric keys
Alphanumeric keys are used to enter alphabets or numeric symbols. Toggle between alphabet and numeric symbols by means of the <FN> key.
Toggle alphabet characters between upper case and lower case characters via the <↑> key. The table below is a guide for entering characters.
Key Function
<A>
<S>
<D>
<F>
<L>
Function keys with Alphabet characters:
a s d f l
<Q 1>
<W 2>
<E 3 >
<R 4>
<T 5>
<Y 6>
<U 7>
<I 8>
<O 9>
<P 0>
Keys with Alphabet and numeric characters:
q 1
w 2
e 3
r 4
t 5
y 6
u 7
i 8
o 9
p 0
<G>
<H>
<J>
<K >
<Z>
<X>
<C>
<V>
<B>
<N>
<M>
Keys with Alphabet and special characters:
g $
h \
j .
k -
z ?
x (
c )
v @
b #
n :
m ;

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Uppercase Characters and Caps Lock function
The <↑> key toggles the Alpha key case status for the key pressed following the press of the <↑> key.
Pressing the <↑> key and holding it in for 3 seconds toggles caps lock status. The status and displays the status on the screen as shown in figure
1-1. While the caps lock status is on, the alphabet characters that are selected will be the upper case of the alphabet.
FIGURE 1-1