Zebex Z-2060 series User manual

Handheld Computer
Z-2060 series ( Version 1.00 )
User’s Manual
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC.
WWW.ZEBEX.COM

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Editorial Record
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1.00 2008.12.18 21 Specifications

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ..........................................................................................................4
Symbols used in this manual..............................................................................4
Copyright ...........................................................................................................................5
Safety Information...........................................................................................................5
Laser Safety.............................................................................................................5
Safety Operation ....................................................................................................6
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement..............................7
Unpacking
Package Contents............................................................................................................8
Optional Parts...................................................................................................................9
Cradle package.......................................................................................................9
Purchaseable accessories...................................................................................9
General Guide.................................................................................................................10
Getting Start
Inserting the Battery .....................................................................................................12
Remove the Battery.......................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery.....................................................................................................13
Charging by cable................................................................................................13
Charging by cradle...............................................................................................13
Charging the battery separately in the cradle...............................................14
System Reset..................................................................................................................16
Using the Warm reset function...........................................................................16
Using the Cold reset function.............................................................................16
PC System Requirements............................................................................................17
Connecting To a PC.......................................................................................................17
Connecting via the RS232 .................................................................................17
Connecting via USB Cradle...............................................................................18
Connecting the Z-2060 directly via Mini USB ...............................................18
Inserting SD Card ..........................................................................................................19
Remove the SD Card.....................................................................................................19
About The Product........................................................................................................20
Prerequisites .........................................................................................................20
Specifications .......................................................................................................21
Using Barcode Scanner
Scanning Barcodes.........................................................................................................22

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Preface
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2060 series handheld
computer. ZEBEX Z-2060 series product is at the forefront of
handheld computer technology, and this manual will provide the
necessary information on the many and varied options available to
you.
The Z-2060 series product is a compact, ergonomic and durable
handheld computer. It is designed with an integrated 802.11b/g
wireless communication,1D/2D barcode scanner, touch screen and
29-keyskeypad. The design is complies with IP64 regulations and
ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere
along a supply chain.
Symbols used in this manual
A triangular shape indicates you should exercise
caution.
A circle shape indicates something you should not to
do.
A black circle indicates something you must to do.
A note symbol indicates you the information that is
important and you should be observed.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
1. This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.

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Copyright
ZEBEX Industries Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to
this material.Including but not limited to the implywarranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. ZEBEX Industries
Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
Performance or use of this product.
ZEBEX Industries Inc. will be under no liabilityinrespectofany defect
arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, negligence, abnormal
working conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings, or
misuse or alteration or repair of the products without writtenapproval.
Nopart of this document maybe reproduced,transmitted,stored ina
retrieval system, transcribed or translated into any language or
computer language in any form or by any means electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, with
express writ-ten consent and authorization.
Wereserve the right to makechangesin product design without
reservation and without notification. The material in this guide is for
information only and is subject to change without notice.
ZEBEX is a registered trademark of ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC.
© Copyright 2008ZEBEX.
Safety Information
Your safety is of the utmost importance so please observe and follow
the following guidelines that allow you to use the scanner in a safe
and responsible way.
Laser Safety
The Z-2060 series handheld computer complies with safety standard
IEC825-1(1993) for a Class 2 laser product. It also complies with
U.S.21CFR1040 as applicable to a Class II laser product. Avoid
staring at direct laser light as the laser beam may hurt your eyes.
LASER BEAM
Never look directly into the laser beam. Doing so can cause
serious eye damage.

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Safety Operation
WARNING
Disassembly and Modification
Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All
servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex personnelor
Zebex-approved engineers.
Interior Parts and Components
Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing
so creates the danger of electrical shock.
Drop and Knock the Device
Be careful when using the device; do not drop or knock the
device as irreversible damage to the unit may occur.
Extreme temperature
Do not operate the device under extreme temperature.
Battery and Charger
The use of third-party batteryor charger may either damage the
device or shorten the life of the device.
CAUTION
Dropping and Damage
Should the drop the device and damage it, immediately turn off
the power and contact your original dealer or an authorized
ZEBEXservice provider. Continued use creates the danger of
fire and electrical shock.
Abnormal Conditions
Should the device become hot or start to emit smoke or an
original dealer or an authorized ZEBEX service provider.
Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock.
Foreign Objects
Should any foreign matter ever get into the device, immediately
turn off the power and contact your original dealer or an
authorized ZEBEX service provider. Continued use creates the
danger of fire and electrical shock.
Moisture
Keep the device away from vases, planters, cups, glasses and
other containers of liquid. Also keep it away from metal. Water
and metal getting into the device creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock.

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Keep the device away from vases, planters, cups, glasses and
other containers of liquid. Also keep it away from metal. Water
and metal getting into the device creates the danger of fire and
electrical shock.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Statement
15.21
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
15.105(b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for aClass Bdigital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in the accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which canbe determined byturning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may
not cause interference;
This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Unpacking
Package Contents
AC Adapter
Z-2060 series
Mobile Data Terminal
USB cable
(Terminal to PC USB port)
Stylus Pen
RS-232 DB9 (F) Cable
Hand Strip
Battery Pack

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Optional Parts
Cradle package
RS232 cable
Docking Cradle
USB cable (Cradle to USB)
Purchaseable accessories
Mini USB Cable Battery
RS232 Cable AC Adapter
Stylus Pen

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General Guide
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LED indicatorIndicates the status of read bar code or battery charge : Green for successful read barcode or full charge of battery.
Red for battery just on charging.
2
Buzzer Outputs operation confirmation tones.
3
LED indicator for WI-FI Flashes in red when operating via WLAN communication
4
LCD screen Display various data when a program is being run.
5
Stroke keys A total of 29 keys are provided to turn power ON or OFF
and other operations.
6
Reset switch (inside the hole) Use reset needle (take off the other side of stylus pen
cover) to press the RESET switch located inside the hole.
7
Scan button For Barcode reading.
8
Mini USB port This port is for USB communication with PC.
9
Ear Jack Listens to the voice.
10
Mini SD I/O card slot Install the Mini SD I/O card
11
Scan windows Emits a laser for bar code reading.
12
RS-232 port This port is for RS-232 communication with PC
13
Stylus pen For touch screen operation and press RESET switch.
14
Hand strip Protects the Handheld Terminal to drop.
15
Battery Main battery

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Arrow Arrow keys Press these to move around the screen.
ENT Enter key Press to confirm entries or commands.
0-9Alphanumeric keypad Press to enter numerical or alphabetical data.
F1-F4Function keys Press to access function keys 1-4.
BS Backspace keyPress
to move cursor and deletes the previous character
each time.
Power/Backlight on key
1. Press to turn the power on.
2. Press more then 3 seconds for turn the terminal power
off and go into the suspend mode.
3. Press to turn the LCD backlight on when it is off.
ESC Escape key Press to perform a cancel action.
SCAN Scan key Press and hold to scan a barcode.
SF/Fn Shift key
The key is used in combination with other keys to type
special characters or perform other function keys.
1. Press after SF/Fn key and press Up key to turn the
input method into upper alphabetical.
2. Press after SF/Fn key and press Down key to turn the
input method into lower alphabetical.
3. Press after SF/Fn key and pr ess Left or Right key to
turn the input method into numerical.
4. Press after SF/Fn key and press F1-F4 key to perform
F5 -F8 key.
TAB Tab key Press to add a tab indention.
SP Space key Press to add a space character.

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Getting Started
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery pack as shown and watch the battery direction..
Remove the Battery
Push theside lock to pick up the battery pack.

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Charging the Battery
The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged whileinserted in the
device itself or independently via the recharging slot at the back of the
cradle.
Charging bycable
Connect the charging cable and AC adaptoras shown.
Charging by cradle
USB InterfaceACPower
Adapter
Jack In
RS232/COM port Interface
Cradle -rear view

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Left LED Right LED
Cradle -front view
Cradle LEDs
Left LED -The LED lit whenabatteryis inserted into the rear battery
slot of the cradle for recharge. It remains lit until the
charge is complete.
Right LED -The LED lit when the cradle is connected to AC power.
Charging the battery separately in the cradle
Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle.

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Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the
socket.
NOTES
When charging the battery for the first time, charge for at least
12 hours prior to use.

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RESET
System Reset
Using the Warm reset function
Warm reset function allows you to return the device to the default
settings, wile not wiping all data from the memory.
Insert the needle into the resethole as shownand press down gently,to
reset the device.
Using the Cold reset function
Cool reset function allows you to return the device to the factory settings,
wile wiping all data from the memory.
Press down and hold the power key and Insert the needle into the reset
hole to cool reset the device.
WARNING
Cold reset will erase ALL pre-configured data on the scanner.
Check carefully to make sure you have uploaded all important
files to your PC before proceeding with the reset.

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PC System Requirements
Windows XP Operating System
64 MB RAM
50 MB free HDD space
Interface : USB / RS-232 ports
WLAN transmitter (optional)
Connecting To a PC
In order to use the software supplied with the Z-2060, the mobile data
terminal must be connected to a PC.
Connecting via the RS232
In order for the sync software to work properly, the cradle must be
connected to your computer’s COM port. Attach one end of the RS232
cable to the RS232/COM interface connector on the cradle and the other
to the COM1 port on your PC.
1.Or can use attach one RS-232 cable to connect with your computer’s
COM port directly.

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Connecting via USB Cradle
The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC’s USB ports.
Attach one end of the cable to the USB interface on the cradle and the
other to your PC.
Connecting the Z-2060 directly via Mini USB
You can connect the Z-2060 directly to your PC, without the need for the
cradle, using the Mini USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand
side of the device.

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Inserting SD Card
1. Make sure the power is turn off.
2. Open the SD Slot cover as shown, Insert the SD card.
3. Close the SD slot Cover.
Remove the SD Card
1. Make sure the power is turn off.
2. Open the SD Slot cover as shown, Take off the SD card.
3. Closed the SD slot cover.

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About The Product
The Z-2060 is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data terminal.
It is designed with an integrated wireless communication and 1D/2D
barcode data capture touch screen and 29-key keypad. The design is
idealforthe mobile worker as itsimple and easy to use anywhere along
a supply chain. It complies with IP64 regulations,and also support the
WLAN communication model by Z-2060WL.
The Z-2060 features aIntel PXA-270 processor (520MHz) and Windows
CE.NET version 5.0 operation system. This combination delivers high
performance, low power consumption and the diversity of a wireless
networking platform. Compared with other systems currently available
on the market, Z-2060 is the most cost-effective to offering optimum
performance.
Prerequisites
Skills Required
The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop
application software for the ZEBEX Z-2060 series.
? Windows programming
? Good knowledge of one or more of the following:
* Visual C++
* Visual Basic .NET
* Visualstudio .NET
* Visual C#
* Active Server Pages and web programming
The following skills or experiences are also desirable.
? Windows CE devices
? ActiveSync
? Some thing networking experience.
Hardware Required
The following models of the ZEBEX Z-2060 series and the dedicated
options are available.
Available models and the features:
Model name
Barcode scanner IEEE802.11b/g