Zebex Z-2170 Plus User manual

Handheld Computer
Z-2170 ( Version 1.02)
User’s Manual

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Editorial Record
Version Date of edited Page Content
Ver1.00 2014/05/14 Initial release

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Table of Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................... 4
About This Manual.............................................................................................................. 4
Copyright............................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Information............................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking .................................................................................................... 7
Package Contents ................................................................................................................7
Optional Parts...................................................................................................................... 8
General Guide ........................................................................................... 11
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 13
Inserting the Battery.......................................................................................................... 13
Remove the Battery........................................................................................................... 13
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................................... 14
System Reset ..................................................................................................................... 17
PC System Requirements .................................................................................................. 18
Connecting To PC ............................................................................................................. 18
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 20
Using Barcode Scanner ........................................................................... 21
Scanning Barcodes ............................................................................................................ 21
Volume Control ................................................................................................................. 22
Using the Zebex PowerPack ................................................................... 23
Backlight ........................................................................................................................... 23
Calculator .......................................................................................................................... 25
File Transfer ....................................................................................................................... 26
Function Key Manager...................................................................................................... 29
Preload Manager ................................................................................................................ 34
Preload Operation.............................................................................................................. 35
Switch................................................................................................................................ 38
Scan Manager .................................................................................................................... 40
Backup/Restore .................................................................................................................. 43

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Preface
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-2170 Plus Handheld
Terminal. ZEBEX Z-2170 Plus is at the forefront of handheld terminal
technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on
the many and varied options available to you.
The Z-2170 Plus is a compact, ergonomic, modular and durable
handheld terminal. It is designed for easy upgrade with an integrated
WiFi wireless communication, 1D barcode scanner and 2D Imager,
solution. The design is complies with IP54 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 the information is important
and you should observe.

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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 imply warranties 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 liability in respect of any 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 written approval.
No part of this document may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a
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.
We reserve the right to make changes in 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 2014 ZEBEX.
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-2170 Plus handheld terminal 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
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 personnel or
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 battery or 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
ZEBEX service 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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Unpacking
Package Contents
Power Adapter
Z-2170 Plus selection
Type: North America/Japan/
Taiwan/Europe
Handheld Terminal
StylusPen Battery Pack
Sling (for stylus Pen) Hand strip Holder
Hand Strip
Hand Strip

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Optional Parts
Cradle package
DockingCradle RS232 Cable
(Connect from cradle tp PC)
PowerAdapter USBcable
(From Cradle to PC USB port)

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Purchaseable accessories
Power Adapter
RS232 Cable Britain Plug head
U.S. Plug head
USB cable
(From Cradle to PC USB port)
Australia Plug head
Main Battery
Stylus Pen Europe Plug head

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Sling (for stylus Pen) Hand Strip
Hand strip Holder Britain Adapter Head
Australia Adapter Head

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General Guide
1 LED indicator (Left) Indicates the status of read barcode :
Green for successful read.
2 LED indicator (Right) Indicates the status of battery charge :
Red for battery charging and Green for full.
3 LCD screen Display various data when a program is being run.
4 Scan button The trigger of barcode reading.
5 Keypad A total of 29 keys are provided to the power and other
function keys.
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
7 Scan windows Emits a laser for barcode reading.
8 Buzzer Outputs operation confirmation tones.
9 Stylus pen For touch screen operation and needle for press
RESET switch.
10 Hand strip Protects the Handheld Terminal from dropping.
11 Battery Main battery
12 Communication port Connect to cradle for communication or charging
13 Memory Expansion Slot MicroSD expansion slot

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ENTENT
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F1 F2 F4
F3
2def 3ghi
abc 1
vwx
8
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mno
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6
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Backspace Key
Arrow Key
Escape Key
Space Key
Tab Key
Power Key
Shift Key
Enter Key
Function Key
Alphanumeric Key
Using the Keypad
ENT Enter key Press to confirm entries or commands.
BS Backspace key Press
to move cursor and deletes the previous
character each time.
Arrow Arrow keys Press these to move around the screen.
0-9 Alphanumeric keypad Press to enter numerical or alphabetical data.
F1-F4 Function keys Press to access function keys 1-4.
SP Space key Press to add a space character.
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 press Left or Right key
to turn the input method into numerical.
4. Press after SF/Fn key and press F1-F4 key to
fF
F8 k
TAB Tab key Press dention.to add a tab in
Power
1. Press to turn the power on
2. Press to turn the power off and go into the
suspend mode.
ESC Escape key Press to perform a cancel action.

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Getting Started
Inserting the Battery
Insert the battery pack as shown and make sure it is aligned correctly.
Remove the Battery
Push the side lock to unlock the lid and remove the battery pack.

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Charging the Battery
The Li-ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the
recharging slot of the cradle.
Charging by cradle
A
C
P
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Adapter
Jack In
USB Interface
RS232/COM port Interface
Cradle - rear view
Right LED
Left LED
Cradle-front view

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Cradle LEDs
Left LED - The LED lit when a battery is 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.

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Charging the battery in the cradle
Insert the battery into the compartment at the rear of the cradle.
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.
 When charging the battery for the first time, be sure to
turn the switch to the ON position as illustrated below
to turn on the backup battery and avoid the low battery
message on the screen.
Off
ON
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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 reset hole as shown and press down gently
, to
reset the device.
ENTENT
0
F1 F2 F4
F3
2def 3ghiabc 1
vwx
8
stu 79
yz
mno
4
jkl 5pqr
6
SCAN
@
Reset
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 for 8 seconds to cold 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
256 MB RAM
2 GB free HDD space
USB ports communication Interface
WLAN transmitter (optional)
Bluetooth transmitter/receiver (optional)
Connecting To PC
In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal, the mobile data
terminal must be connected to a PC.
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.
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About The Product
The Z-2170 Plus is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data
terminal. It is designed with an integrated wireless communication and
1D laser barcode scanner, touch screen and 29-keys keypad. The
design is ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use
anywhere along a supply chain. It complies with IP54 regulations.
The Z-2170 Plus features a Ti AM3715 ARM Cortex-A8 (1GHz) with
Windows CE.NET version 6.0 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-2170 Plus is the most cost-effective to
offering optimum performance.
Features
Pocket size design
Microsoft Windows CE.NET 6.0 operating system
2.4” TFT color display with touch pane
Micro SD I/O Slot for extra storage or Wireless solution with
IEEE802.11b/g
Easy system control tools – PowerPack, saving time and cost for
software development
Prerequisites
Skills Required
The following skills are required by developers aiming to develop
application software for the ZEBEX Z-2170 Plus.
●Windows programming
●Good knowledge of one or more of the following:
* Visual C++
* Visual Basic .NET
* Visual studio .NET
* Visual C#
* Active Server Pages and web programming
The following skills or experiences are also desirable.
●Windows CE devices
●IE 6.0 ActiveSync
●Some networking experience
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Specifications
Model Z-2170 Plus
System Windows CE 6.0
CPU Ti AM3715 ARM Cortex-A8 1GHz
Memory 512 MB flash ROM/512 MB flash RAM
LCD Display 2.4" QVGA, TFT (240 x 320)
Audio One speaker output,
AC97 Codec with speaker output and touch panel
control
Internal Microphone input
Operating System
Main Battery 3.7V 2,200mAH Li-ion rechargeable battery
Backup Battery One rechargeable Li-ion backup battery
Vibrator Only Barcode Scan OK
Scan Engine 1D engine or 2D Imager
Light Source 650 nm visible Laser Diode
Scan Rate 100 scans per second
Print Contrast 30% @ UPC/EAN 100%
Decoding Capability
Barcode Symbologies UPC/ EAN/ JAN, Code 128/EAN 128, Code 39,
Code 93, Interleaved 2 of 5, Discrete 2 of 5,
Codabar, MSI/Plessey
Card Slots 1 x Micro SD I/O card
Communications / Interfaces RS-232, USB 2.0
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth BT 2.1+EDR
Dimensions (L) 162 mm x (W) 60.0 mmx (H) 37.3 mm
Weight Approx. 280 g (battery included)
Environmental
Operating Temp. 0°C ~ 50°C
Storage Temp -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity 5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
Drop Durability Withstand 1.5M drop to concrete
Environmental Sealing IP54 rated sealing
Regulatory Approvals CE & FCC Part 15B
Cradle Single slot USB / RS-232 charging cradle with
spare battery slot
Software &Development IE6.0 / Active sync / Update from Micro-SD card /
PowerPack Utility / Support Software SDK