Point Mobile PM250 User manual

Pocket-sized
Mobile Computer
PM250
(2D IMAGER)
User manual
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Table of contents
1 About this document.......................................................................................................4
1.1 Revision history..........................................................................................................4
1.2 Keystrokes.................................................................................................................4
1.3 Windows Controls......................................................................................................4
1.4 PDA Keys ..................................................................................................................4
1.5 Stylus Actions ............................................................................................................4
2 Batteries and Power .......................................................................................................5
2.1 Overview....................................................................................................................5
2.2 Suspend Mode...........................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Suspending............................................................................................................5
2.2.2 Resuming ..............................................................................................................5
2.3 Battery .......................................................................................................................6
2.4 Battery Warnings and Cautions .................................................................................7
2.5 Battery Disposal.........................................................................................................9
2.6 Extend battery life......................................................................................................9
3 Reset PM250................................................................................................................10
3.1 Software reset..........................................................................................................10
3.2 Factory mode...........................................................................................................11
4 Using PM250................................................................................................................12
4.1 Desktop....................................................................................................................12
4.2 Inbox........................................................................................................................13
4.3 Internet Explorer ......................................................................................................14
4.4 Quick ScanSet Application.......................................................................................15
4.5 Word Pad.................................................................................................................16
4.6 Installing Programs..................................................................................................17
4.6.1 Using an Installation Wizard ................................................................................17
4.6.2 Installing Programs Manually...............................................................................17
4.6.3 Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu.........................................................18
4.7 Removing Programs................................................................................................19
5 Configuring a PDA........................................................................................................20
5.1 Stylus.......................................................................................................................21
5.2 Backlight..................................................................................................................22
5.2.1 Battery power.......................................................................................................22
5.2.2 External power.....................................................................................................23
5.2.3 Keyboard backlight..............................................................................................24
5.3 Bluetooth..................................................................................................................25
5.4 Date and Time .........................................................................................................26
5.5 Dialing......................................................................................................................27
5.6 Display properties....................................................................................................28
5.6.1 Background .........................................................................................................28
5.6.2 Appearance .........................................................................................................29
5.7 Input Panel...............................................................................................................30
5.8 Internet Settings.......................................................................................................31
5.9 Keyboard properties.................................................................................................34
5.10 Network and dialup connections...........................................................................35
5.10.1 Change IP address or DHCP settings ...............................................................36
5.11 Owner...................................................................................................................37
5.12 Password..............................................................................................................38
5.13 PC Connection......................................................................................................39

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5.14 Power properties...................................................................................................40
5.14.1 Battery tab .........................................................................................................40
5.14.2 Power off tab......................................................................................................40
5.14.3 Wireless power tab............................................................................................41
5.14.4 Factory Mode tab...............................................................................................41
5.15 Program buttons ...................................................................................................42
5.16 Regional settings ..................................................................................................43
5.17 Scanner configure.................................................................................................44
5.18 Storage manager..................................................................................................47
5.19 System Properties.................................................................................................48
5.19.1 General..............................................................................................................48
5.19.2 Memory..............................................................................................................48
5.19.3 Device name......................................................................................................49
5.20 Terminal server client licences..............................................................................49
5.21 Volume & sounds properties.................................................................................50
6 Networks, Communications and Connections..............................................................51
6.1 Microsoft® ActiveSync.............................................................................................52
6.1.1 Installation ...........................................................................................................52
6.1.2 Setting up a Partnership......................................................................................53
6.1.3 Exploring the Mobile Device ................................................................................54
6.2 Wireless network......................................................................................................55
6.2.1 Enabling Wireless LAN........................................................................................55
6.2.2 Set up wireless network.......................................................................................56
6.2.3 Preferred networks ..............................................................................................58
6.2.4 Automatic connections.........................................................................................58
6.2.5 Connect to wireless network................................................................................59
6.3 Blue tooth.................................................................................................................60
6.3.1 Turn on Bluetooth................................................................................................60
6.3.2 Connect to other devices.....................................................................................61
6.3.3 Pairing Bluetooth devices....................................................................................61
6.3.4 Setting up connection to mobile phone................................................................62
6.3.5 Connecting to internet..........................................................................................65
6.4 Virtual Private network.............................................................................................67
6.4.1 Setting up Virtual Private Network connection.....................................................67
6.4.2 Connect to VPN network .....................................................................................68

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1 About this document
1.1 REVISION HISTORY
Version Date Description Author
1.0 12.16.2008 1. Revision history started JA LEE
1.2 KEYSTROKES.
Filenames, paths, keystrokes entered by the user are shown in this typeface.
1.3 WINDOWS CONTROLS.
Windows controls including command bar sequences, prompts, dialog boxes, fields, pull-
down lists, checkboxes and radio-buttons are printed in this bold typeface.
1.4 PDA Keys
Keys on the PDA are bracketed by "greater than" and "less than" characters (< >) to
distinguish them from keys on the PC, example, <ENTER>.
1.5 STYLUS ACTIONS
Single Tap or Select – tap the display screen once with the stylus to activate a specific
button or select an item from a pull-down list.
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.

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2 Batteries and Power
2.1 OVERVIEW
Battery charging, installation, and information about the single-slot dock, battery charger
and power cable are located in the Quick Reference Guide.
2.2 SUSPEND MODE
The PDA will go into suspend or sleep mode when it is idle for a configurable period of time,
by default it is configured to 3 minutes. The idle duration can be customized using the
Power control panel (refer to "Schemes Tab" on page 3^9). Suspend mode works and looks
just like you have turned the unit off. Press the < On/Off > key to suspend (put to sleep)
the PM250. Press < On/Off > key again for the PDA to resume its previous state.
Use the Battery Power control panel to set the idle duration and suspend mode initiation.
This will save battery power when PDA is not in use.
2.2.1 Suspending
The following conditions will suspend (put the PDA to sleep):
•Press the < On/Off > key while the unit is on.
•The sleep timer expires, which indicates that there has been no use for a specified
period of time.
•The battery pack is completely discharged.
2.2.2 Resuming
Use one of the following methods to resume (wake up the PDA):
•Press < On/Off > key to suspend or resume (wake up).
•Put the PDA into a dock or connect to data cable.
When a battery pack completely discharges while the unit is in suspend mode, the PDA
remains suspended until the discharged battery is changed or PDA is connected to charger.

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2.3 BATTERY
Top:
Bottom
The battery pack in the PDA is a Lithium Ion battery pack 3.7V, 2200 mAh.

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2.4 BATTERY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Prior to using the PDA for the first time, you MUST charge the battery pack. The initial
charging cycle for both the battery pack and back-up battery takes approximately
thirteen (13) hours. Subsequent charging cycles take four (4) hours.
If you remove the battery pack or it completely discharges, there is a 2 hour window in
which to insert a charged battery pack before the backup battery completely discharges. If
your backup battery completely discharges, the contents of the RAM memory will be lost. If
your backup battery is less than fully charged, there is proportionally smaller window of time
available.
Use only the batteries, charger and cradle supplied by a POINTMOBILE or POINTMOBILE
dealer. The use of other battery supplies can damage the PDA and void your warranty. For
the correct supplies for the PM250, please contact your POINTMOBILE reseller.
Lithium-ion Polymer battery packs can get hot, explode, ignite and/or cause serious injury if
exposed to improper situations.
Follow the safety warnings listed below:
•Do not place the battery pack in fire or heat the battery.
•Do not install the battery pack backwards so the polarity is reversed.
•Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery pack to
each other with any metal object (such as wire).
•Do not carry or store battery pack together with metal objects.
•Do not pierce the battery pack with nails, strike the battery with a hammer, step on
the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks.
•Do not solder directly onto the battery pack.
•Do not expose battery pack to liquids, or allow the battery contacts to get wet.
•Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack.
The battery pack contains safety and protection devices, which, if damaged, may cause the
battery pack to generate heat, explode or ignite.
Do not discharge the battery pack using any device except for the specified device. When it
is used in devices other than the specified device, the battery pack can be damaged or its
life expectancy reduced. If the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause the
battery pack to become hot, explode or ignite and cause serious injury.
In the event the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into one's eye, do not rub the eye.
Rinse well with water and immediately seek medical care. If left untreated, the battery fluid
could cause damage to the eye.
Always charge the battery pack within the temperature range of 32°-113°F (0°-45°C).
Do not place the battery pack in microwave ovens, high-pressure containers or on induction
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Immediately discontinue use of the battery pack if, while using, charging or storing the
battery, it emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes color or shape, or appears abnormal in
any other way.
Do not place the battery pack in or near fire, on stoves or other high temperature locations.
Do not place the battery pack in direct sunlight or use or store the battery pack inside cars in
hot weather. Doing so may cause the battery pack to generate heat, explode or ignite.
Using the battery pack in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a
shortened life expectancy.
POINTMOBILE recommends annual replacement of rechargeable battery packs to ensure
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2.5 BATTERY DISPOSAL
Replace the battery pack only with one sold by a POINTMOBILE reseller.
When the battery is worn out, insulate the battery contacts with adhesive tape or a similar
material prior to disposal.
Please recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Do not throw Lithium-Ion Batteries in the trash.
2.6 EXTEND BATTERY LIFE
We recommend you to follow few steps witch extend battery life
•For first time do not turn on unit until batteries are charged for minimum of 13 hours.
•Turn off wireless devices (Wifi/Bluetooth) when they are not needed,
•Set display backlight timeout as low as possible
•Set keyboard backlight timeout as low as possible
•If possible turn off vibration when good read.
•Set device turn off after idle for time as short as possible.

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3 Reset PM250
3.1 SOFTWARE RESET
If device hangs up or does not respond to any action
please perform software reset.
Using stylus press reset button for 1 second and release.
Reset button is located between < Navigation > and
< 1 > & < 2 > buttons.
All unsaved data will be lost when performing a
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3.2 FACTORY MODE
If devices performance becomes unstable or settings
have been changed to state when it is not possible to
revert them.
It is recommended to perform reset to factory mode.
1. Select
Control Panel -> Power -> Factory mode tab
2. Tap on Factory mode
3. Confirm by taping on Yes
4. After restart you will need to align screen
All data and custom settings will be lost if Factory
mode is performed. It is recommended to backup all
your data to removable storage or to other computer
before performing a Factory mode.

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4 Using PM250
4.1 DESKTOP
Workflow is like all other Microsoft operational systems.
To run program - double tap on a shortcut icon on
desktop or run program from Start menu.
Below is standard PM250 desktop layout.

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4.2 INBOX
The PDA comes with Inbox for Windows CE .NET
installed from the factory. Inbox is a familiar Microsoft
email interface.
To set up Inbox:
1. Select Start > Programs > Inbox
2. Select Services > Options from the
command bar.
3. Drag the dialog to show the right edge to
configure email.
4. Select Add...
5. Select Service Type and enter in name of
email service in the Service Name field.
6. Select the type of service.
7. Enter the server and user information in the Mail
Service Definition.
8. Configure your inbox using the Mail General
Preferences dialog.
9. Configure your mail retrieval settings using the
Mail Inbox Preferences.
10.Press OK to complete the Inbox configuration.
Receiving email
1. Select Services > Connect from the command
bar.
2. Select Services > Send/Receive Mail from
the command bar to manually retrieve mail. Any
pending email appears in the inbox after
connecting.

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4.3 INTERNET EXPLORER
The PDA comes with Internet Explorer for Windows
CE .NET installed
Open Internet Explorer by selecting
Start > Programs > Internet Explorer.
To set a default home page,
1. Navigate to the desired default web page.
2. Select View > Internet Options from the
command bar.
3. Enter the desired URL in the Start Page field.
4. Press the OK button
Internet Explorer uses sliding menus for application and
navigation control. Tap and drag the sliding menus to the
left or right to see the hidden menu items and toolbars.

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4.4 QUICK SCANSET APPLICATION
PM250 comes with preinstalled scanner software.
Application works in background and has a System try
icon next to battery level icon.
Test barcode scanning
Go to Start > Programs > Scanner > Scandiag
to open scan dialog
Refer to Scanner configuration, Section 0 for more
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4.5 WORD PAD
The PDA comes with WordPad for Windows CE .NET
installed from the factory.
To start Wordpad, select
Start -> Programs -> Microsoft WordPad.
The following text and document file types are
compatible with WordPad:
•Text (* . txt)
•Word Document (* . doc)
•Rich Text File (*.rtf)
•WordPad (*.pwd)
When you transfer file types other than * . pwd to the
Windows CE .NET device, it translates the files into a
compressed Windows CE .NET file type.

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4.6 INSTALLING PROGRAMS
Programs pre-installed on the device are stored in ROM (read only memory). You cannot
remove, or modify this software. You may add programs and data files to RAM (random
access memory) or into memory card. Please follow the directions provided with the
software to install it.
4.6.1 Using an Installation Wizard
If the file has an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen.
Once the software is installed on your desktop computer, the installer transfers the
software to your terminal automatically.
4.6.2 Installing Programs Manually
If the file does not contain an installer, an error message indicates the program is valid but
is designed for a different type of computer.
1. Install * . cab, * . exe, * . zip, setup. exe files, or other files designed for the device.
2. Windows CE .NET applications will also work on the device.
Start by downloading the program to your desktop computer (or insert the CD or disk that
contains the program into your desktop computer).
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System > General on
device. Make a note of the information in the processor field.
2. Read the installation instructions, ReadMe files, or manual that comes with the
program. Many programs provide installation instructions. If you cannot find installation
instructions for the program in the ReadMe file or manual, use ActiveSync Explorer to copy
the program file to the Program Files folder on your device. For more information on copying
files using ActiveSync, refer to the ActiveSync online Help.
3. Connect your PDA and desktop computer.
4. Double-click the * . exe file.
5. Once the installation is complete, you double-tap the program icon from your desktop,
or select Programs > program icon to select it.

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4.6.3 Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu
1. Use the Explorer in ActiveSync on your desktop computer to explore the files on your
PDA and locate the program. For more information on using ActiveSync, refer to the
ActiveSync online Help.
2. Right-click on the program, then select Create Shortcut.
3. Move the shortcut to the Programs folder in the Windows folder. The shortcut
appears on the menu.

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4.7 REMOVING PROGRAMS
Only user installed programs can be removed.
To remove a program
1. select
Start > Settings > Control Panel >
Remove Programs.
2. Select the program you wish to remove from
the list
3. Press Remove.
4. After uninstall tap on OK

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5 Configuring a PDA
the Settings
To change the settings on your new PDA, select
Start > Settings > Control Panel
The list of settings (except Quick ScanSet applet) is
standard Windows CE .NET settings. For more
information on the Windows CE .NET operating system,
please refer to Microsoft's website at
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/ce.net/
.