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VH10 Vehicle-Mount Computer User Manual

1. 3 58 optional mount ks 4 10 P pairing Bluetooth devices 3 10 Parity port replicator 0 0 0 0 cece eee 3 54 partitions EE PA 3 55 ec Le EEN 3 56 dismounting noana ee 3 56 formatting 0 0 cc eee ees 3 56 Index IV VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Management EN 3 56 mounting 3 57 DINOU AURA AA AA AP B 1 Port Replicator settings COM5 and COM6 EE AAP 3 53 Data Bits AA 3 54 ig e E a a AA AA 3 54 Stop Bits n aana na ene 3 54 Trigger On Sequence 3 54 ports ale en B 1 parameters a 3 52 DINOU AA MA PAA B 1 power PO aaa aata KAG BG a AA AA a 4 21 RI 4 21 extension power cable 4 21 ignition detection 0 00 eee eee 4 22 powering up Compuler a an uana na nana 1 4 pre regulator 4 21 SEENEN ENN Ee EN 3 53 Power Properties Advanced EE 3 37 Battery Health 3 38 Built in Devices a 3 37 Status cee eee ee 3 36 suspend power sang 3 36 UPS Mode 2 0 ccc ce eee 3 36 pre regulator power cece eee 4 21 Profile restoring backunp ee eee eee ee 3 62 viewing bDackup eee eee 3 61 Programs Command Prompt 2 13 Internet Explorer 2 13 Remote Desktop Connection 2 13 Windows Explorer 2 13 punctuation marks accessing SHIFT Key 2 2 0 Quick Defrost 3 45 Dr Debug Joo 3 22 Heater I
2. 2 7 LED MNMCUONS EE 2 5 modifier key 2 6 OonscCreen a 2 6 scanner message 2 9 co der AA A 2 11 Ingenuity Kiosk Shell settings 3 43 input panel Control Panel 3 3 INS KEY PEE PEE 2 3 installation computer cables to devices 4 20 non vehicle 4 21 Se IR e PEPPER 4 7 E e EE 4 21 Intensity 7035 backlighting 3 20 3 25 Internet Explorer 2 13 IPV6 a 3 65 ISM band Bluetooth roado anaana 3 6 K keyboard backlight cap ae we mene BEGALTI TANAN AKA BY EHA 2 4 3 25 key repeat 0a 3 24 3 25 One Shot Mode a 3 26 onscreen Microsoft SIP 3 23 telen 3 24 keyboard kevs a 2 1 All WEE 2 2 NA AA 2 2 Backspace 0 a 2 2 SR EE 2 4 ER APA AA PE 2 2 BA APP 2 2 BOS E SE 2 2 function keys accessing 2 3 ING AA AA PAY 2 3 macro Keys 2 4 3 27 modifiers AA AA 2 3 navigating using the keyboard 2 9 ORANGE EE 2 4 sia Need pee AA PAA APA APA 2 2 Cl NG AA AA APA 2 3 Sadi APPEAR AA eee 2 4 TAD EE 2 2 Key Repeat ab 3 24 Kiosk settings EE PSP 3 40 Administrator Password 3 41 Control Panel Settings 3 44 Import Export to File a 3 45 KAU AA ARR AA AA 3 43 ja B12 3 42 Kiosk Shell AA AP PE 2 16 L LED lee te 2 5 PONG EE 2 5 WANING AA 2 6 Lock Geouence a 3 3
3. 0 aa 3 52 safety wammimngds 0 a 2 7 scan failure codepage 3 50 Scan INGICAION na i lt iaiveverceasdesnawesecdeds 3 50 SCAM Log HEEN 3 50 Scan Result Time 0 0 00 cece eee 3 50 Sne EE 3 48 Soft Scan Timeout a 3 50 techniques ecannmg eee 2 7 troubleshooting ps 2 8 warning message 3 49 3 50 scanning appending characters 3 49 decoded a 3 48 LED INGICALORS EE 2 8 safety instructions 4 2 7 Translations Lab 3 51 Scan Result nananana naana aaaea 3 49 Scan Result Time 0 0 ccc cece eee 3 50 screen stylus using to navigate 2 9 touch pen using a 2 9 Windows Embedded CE navigating 2 9 screen Dlankmg cece eee 4 24 serial port settings power 3 53 Set for AutoRestore Aa 3 62 Shell Settings Kiosk settings 3 42 SHIFT Key 20 a 2 2 Shutdown Start Menu 2 16 signal quality 802 11 a 2 7 SIP Soft Input Panel 3 23 SNTP Registry Editor 3 65 Soft Input Panel Control Panel 3 3 Ville teen 3 23 Soft Scan Timeout a 3 50 sound settings a 3 66 SPACE Key 2 a 2 3 specifications COMpUuter eee A 1 lee EE A 3 scanners ee eee eee A 3 Standard Hacdo a A 3 Start Menu 2 ene 2 12 cycle tasks 0 cee eee 2 14
4. J NOTE For this feature to be available appropriated wiring must be installed For detailed instructions for the electrical installation of the screen blanking option see Screen Blanking Option Wiring on page 4 24 e Inthe Display Properties dialog box open the Screen Blanking tab Display Properties Lal Turns the screen off when the vehicle is moving and back on when stopped Backlight Screen Blanking Enable Screen Blanking Pause for Pag seconds before screen off ii seconds before screen on Serial port to use T wn Configuration 3 21 Dr Debug Dr Debug is an error diagnostic and troubleshooting tool e Tap on Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Tap on the Dr Debug icon WC Cr Debug Status Dr Debug OK Status Utilities Settings Log 30 Jan 2013 12 17 50 EA Or Debug is on EA Or Watson is on This tab indicates the status on off of the debug engines Tapping on Browse logs displays error logs for your review The logs should be used as reference when working with Technical Support personnel Utilities The Utilities tab can be used to log network traffic When you tap on the Start button debug data is collected so that if necessary it can be forwarded to a technician for evaluation Dr Debug Status Utilities Settings JetLog File prefix netlog File size GCUCDD K is stopped Start 3 22 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User
5. Advanced The Advanced menu lists the system features you can restrict or block Restrictions Ok Advanced Notifications Select the system feature to block or prevent Prevent External Autorun Apps Prevent Activesync C Prevent Autorun Apps Prevents launching Autorun applications from a storage card Notifications The Notifications menu allows you to block or disable notifications Restrictions Advanced Notifications Select the Start Menu Bar or popup notification to be blocked or disabled Notifications Dock Tether Manager Low Battery Block the device connected notification from the Docking Tether Port Manager Control Panel Settings In these menus you can set which applets and tabs you want to Hide in Control Panel and which applets and tabs will be Accessible as a shortcut icon from the Desktop e You have the option of setting the entire applet or specific tabs within the applet as hidden or accessible Any applet that can t be set is greyed out Control Panel Settings Ok x Control Panel Settings K x Hide Accessible Unchecked control panels will be hidden from the Settings screen E Control Panel Settings a Set App Launch keys Bluetooth Certificates Date Time Dialing Display Dr Debug Error Reporting Input Panel Internet Options Keyboard JOE Hide Accessible Select control panels to be accessible from the Desktop zl lang Launch Keys FL
6. Dialing 12 The values in the Dialing Properties dialog box need to be edited according to your network carrier specifications Dialing Properties Location e Local settings ae Area code 425 Gi Tone dialing Country Region ji Pulse dialing 7 Disable call waiting cil ES Dialing patterns are pa Local Long Distance International a 1FG 0 011 EFG Once you ve edited this dialog box to reflect your network carrier requirements press ENTER to save your changes 13 At this point return to the Control Panel and choose the Network and Dial up Connections icon 14 In the network connection window the new network configuration in this case New Connection is displayed Tap on the new icon Configuration 3 17 When you tap on your new connection an onscreen message indicates the status of your connection connected disconnected error messages and so on Certificates This program provides access to the Certificates Manager and Stores The Certificates Manager displays the certificates in the Windows Certificates Store and allows you to import delete and view these certificates VH10 checks that the certificate has been digitally signed by a certification authority that the VH10 explicitly trusts This option is used in conjunction with 802 1x authentication to enhance VH10 security e Inthe Control Panel choose the Certificates icon d Ba Certificates Your VH10 has
7. Ka ka Function keys and 3 Macro keys Es Function keys FB Ca Orange w Modifier key Macro keys Blue 8 O DN EN EN EN EN EN EN EI Jee cea Ka Modifier key BOBO DEER EN ON D Ml a sf SYM key Brightness keys Volume keys ENTER POWER key Regular Keys The Arrow Keys The Arrow keys are located near the bottom of the keyboard and are represented on the keyboard as trian gles pointing in different directions The Arrow keys move the cursor around the screen in the direction of the arrow up down left and right The left arrow key should not be confused with the backspace DEL key which is depicted as a left arrow The cursor is the flashing box or underline character that indicates where the next character you type will appear The DEL Key The DEL key represented on the keyboard as an arrow pointing left is the backspace key that moves the cursor one character to the left erasing the previous key stroke The BLUE DEL keys erase the character at the current cursor position The SHIFT Key The SHIFT key is used to display uppercase alpha characters Pressing BLUE SHIFT turns the CAPS key on so that all alpha characters are printed in uppercase until the BLUE SHIFT sequence is pressed again The CTRL and ALT Keys The CTRL and ALT keys modify the function of the next key pressed and are application dependent Pressing either key twice locks it on it appears underlined on the Taskbar
8. Multiple Beep Tones off Soft Scan Timeout 3 sec Scan Log File off space or double click E Data handling Codepage Default Local ASCII DataTransmission Wedge data a Start 5canner Settings pil gt RA Double Click Parameters Click Time msec This parameter controls the maximum gap time in milliseconds for a double click If the time between the first and second clicks of the scanner trigger is within this time it is considered a double click The allowable range is O to 1000 A value of zero disables this feature A double click produces different results depending on whether or not a value is assigned in the Click Data parameter When a value is not assigned for the Click Data double clicking the scanner trigger overrides the target dot delay set in the Dot Time parameter and initiates a normal scan sweep If a value is assigned for the Click Data parameter double clicking the scanner trigger inserts the Click Data value rather than initi ating a scan Click Data This parameter determines which character is sent to the application installed in your VH10 following a double click A dialog box appears asking that you press the key you want to insert The ASCII Unicode key value of the keypress is displayed Pressing the ESC key in this dialog box resets the data to zero Display Parameters Scan Result When this parameter is enabled the type of barcode an
9. The taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays a variety of system status indicators including the Input Panel button if you have chosen to show that option in the Taskbar and Start Menu settings Figure 2 3 Taskbar Ge Remote Desktop ai Hoen A The taskbar changes dynamically and only those icons that are applicable are displayed For example if a radio is not installed in your VH10 the radio signal icon is not displayed in the taskbar Windows Start Menu If you are using the touchscreen you can either tap the Windows icon at the bottom left of the screen or press the BLUE MENU key combination to display the Start Menu and then tap on the desired application Modifier Key Indicators SHIFT CTRL ALT BLUE and ORANGE are modifier keys that have onscreen indicators to show when a key is active or locked If a modifier key is pressed once to activate it the key is displayed in the taskbar for example pressing the BLUE key once displays a solid blue box in the taskbar If a modifier key is pressed twice it is locked on and the onscreen indicator is displayed with its icon underlined for example pressing Getting To Know Your VH10 2 7 BLUE twice displays solid blue box with an underline in the taskbar For detailed information on these keys and all the keyboard functions please refer to The Keyboard on page 2 1 802 11 Radio Signal Quality Increasing radio signal quality is repres
10. Pressing the key once again unlocks it The TAB Key Typically the TAB key moves the cursor to the next field to the right or downward The ESC Key Generally this key is used as a keyboard shortcut to close the current menu dialog box or activity Getting To Know Your VH10 2 3 The SPACE Key Pressing this key inserts a blank space between characters In a Windows dialog box pressing the SPACE key enables or disables a check box The INS Key The INS key inserts a character at the cursor position Modifier Keys V The SHIFT CTRL ALT BLUE and ORANGE keys are modifier keys that change the function of the next key pressed The functions related to the BLUE modifier key are colour coded in blue print above the keyboard keys The SHIFT CTRL and ALT keys operate much like a desktop keyboard except that they are not chorded two keys held down simultaneously The modifier key must be pressed first followed by the key whose func tion you want modified Activating Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed it is shown in the softkey bar at the bottom of the screen making it easier to determine whether a modifier key is active For example if the CTRL key is pressed Ctrl is displayed at the bottom of the unit screen Once the next key is pressed the modifier key becomes inactive and disappears from the taskbar Locking Modifier Keys When a modifier key is pressed twice it is
11. e Figure 4 16 VH10 and MT4200 Assembly on page 4 15 e Figure 4 17 MT4200 Quick Release Mount Installation on page 4 15 Accessories 4 15 Figure Legend Description Part Number A Screw M6X12 Hex Head 9008783 Washer Spring Lock 9010213 Washer Flat 9010212 Mounting for VH10 1918481 Base plate for quick release mount 1918313 mM UO O D Figure 4 16 VH10 and MT4200 Assembly Place hooks into slots on Mounting Base Plate then snap spring clips into place 1 Hook 2 Slot 3 Spring clip Mounting Base Plate 4 16 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide The MT4205 Mounting Plate for MT4200 Quick Release Mount Description Part Number Base plate for quick release mount 1918313 The MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit The MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit is for use with old mounts such as the 82XX Quick Release Mount To assemble the Adaptor Bracket Kit refer to Figure 4 18 VH10 and MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit Assembly on page 4 16 and the associated legend below Figure Legend Description Part Number A Metal Adaptor Bracket 1918317 B Washer Flat 9010212 C Washer Spring Lock 9010213 D Screw M6X12 Hex Head 9008783 Figure 4 18 VH10 and MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit Assembly J ee a NS 1 v B KA C 4 Pd Ba o The MT1002 Cantilever Mount Kit The VH10 may be installed using the MT 1002 Cantilever Mount Kit with various bracket options so that it can be adjusted in ang
12. e When the unit is connected to the vehicle or AC adaptor the mains power cord shall comply with National safety regulations of the country where the equipment is to be used e Do not use the AC adaptor with a damaged cord or plug Replace it immediately e Do not operate the AC adaptor if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way it should be inspected by qualified service personnel e Do not disassemble the AC adaptor it should be repaired by qualified service personnel Incorrect reas sembly may result in electric shock or fire e To reduce risk of electric shock unplug the computer from the vehicle or AC adaptor from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning e Do not expose the vehicle DC adaptor cables or AC adaptor to rain or snow The Internal Backup Battery The VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer is equipped with a supercapacitor that will provide emergency memory retention to the unit for up to five minutes in case of power disruption While the VH10 will not be operational when external power is removed the memory content is preserved during this period It also provides up to one week of real time clock backup An optional internal rechargeable UPS battery is available to support limited normal operation during a power loss or brown out scenario The optional UPS battery is not user accessible and should be serviced by author ized personnel NOTE To maximize battery run time w
13. Drodrame a 2 13 IA EE E dk 2 16 Settings eee eee 2 15 Selfie le EE 2 16 system tray eee 2 14 task manager 2 14 Statistics screen a D 6 Stop Bits port replicator 3 54 stylus touch pen USIN aa 2 9 Stylus Properties a 3 57 Double tap stylus sensitivity 3 57 Suspend Shutdown menu 2 16 Suspend Timeout Power Properties 3 36 symbologies barcode displaying type of barcode 3 49 SYM keyboard key 2 4 System Properties 3 58 MEET AE eed RR 2 14 T El AE 2 2 taskbar onscreen indicators 802 11 radio signal quality 2 7 modifier key 2 6 USING oana ee eet eens 2 11 task manager 2 14 TCP IP configuring 0 c eee eee 3 72 3 73 TekTerm Client application 3 35 themes deskiop a 3 43 Total Recall AutoRestore ronne 3 62 backup creating a 3 60 backup Profile restoring 3 62 clone creating 0 a 3 60 Clone to USB a 3 63 managing profiles a 3 61 Restore Drone 3 62 Upload tOo AA AGE PEP PA 3 63 view Profile a 3 61 touch pen USING 0 0 ee eee 2 9 touchscreen recalibration 0 0 0 000 2 5 3 58 stylus USING 2 9 touch pen using eee 2 9 Translations parameters barcodes 3 51 trigger double dck 3 49 trigger
14. Key 2 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide THe KEN OO ANC BACKIONE EE 2 4 TPES IISA E 2 4 Adjusting the Display Backlight 20 XXXXX a 2 4 Calibrating the Iouchscreen Aa 2 5 NMOS AN ODS AR 2 5 Be 2 5 PONG SUS eege 2 5 Warning BE 2 6 GB aex lad ale We AA 2 6 Ee Ve H e Tee 2 7 Scanners and Mage ee 2 1 SCANNING Ken Let AA Boncaidiallduiestioteleaneeedistneewenendeasautss 2 7 ocan Glen ee 2 8 ATOUDIESNOONN ME 2 8 Operating Two Dimensional 2D ImagerS Xa 2 8 Windows Embedded er CA AA AA AA 2 9 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications aa 2 9 Navigating Using a Touchscreen a 2 9 Navigating Using the Keyboard 1 a 2 9 The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop 2 10 TAC TAKDA saa ANA GAAN ANA AA AA E 2 11 UE ng AA AA AA 2 12 TASKO PESKIN NE EE 2 16 Restoring the Windows Classic hell a 2 18 General EE ne 2 19 Tele Le for ine ke GA AA 2 19 Cleaning the AA lief sianemiennceoney vestepetiedercecnadacteeticeaneees 2 19 Chapter 3 Configuration Overview Of Goftware a 3 1 DOMWAlS POV Le naa onctvasstemcaqesecuutsnaosece pceavenenssannas Era OE e Eeo ioie EISEN 3 1 Ville GO SOME SOU TEEN 3 1 eist re lh e 3 2 Control Panel Applications aaa Naa AG AN AA 3 2 APP B 019 61 9 KENO a AA ANA 3 5 Bluetooth S tUD uu NA NAL LALA LALA LAN LALALALA LUn LALA n un manunmananunnuna 3 6 VEC PAA AA AA PAA PP HA 3 7 DONIC O aerian E E E E A EEEE EEEE AA AA 3 8 Discovering and R
15. RIGHT arrow keys to highlight the radio signal icon in the taskbar e Press ENTER to display the Wireless Statistics dialog box J NOTE Moving in and out of the radio coverage area can have varying effects on a network session At times you may need to renew your connection by logging in again WiFi Connect A RL The WiFiConnectARC utility on the desktop provides a quick method to configure a device for use on a private network primarily for use with Active Remote Configuration A R C When you click on this icon WiFiConnect A R C configures the default WiFi interface The WEP key is set to PsionPsion123 The SSID is set to Psion The default interface becomes the active interface Keep in mind that you must configure the access point and the Vehicle Mount s to use the same settings Refer to the Active Remote Configuration A R C Administrators Guide PN 8000252 for details about updating devices on your network This manual is available at http www ingenuityworking com knowledge w knowledgebase 1189 a r c active remote configuration aspx em 4s iFiConnect Accessories There are several VH10 accessories to help you work effectively safely and comfortably Antennas Antenna dual band 802 11 a b g n 2 dBi reverse polarity SMA connector mag AN2010 netic mount 2 9m Antenna 2 4GHz 802 11 b g 5 dBi reverse polarity SMA connector magnetic AN2020 mount 2 9m Whip antenna stubby dual band
16. While you cannot configure the scanner you can configure communications with a serial decoded scanner using the options in this tab Configuration 3 53 Use these settings to ensure that the communication ports on the VH10 match the settings of the serial devices to which they are connected If the settings do not match exactly the devices may not function Note that some devices can auto detect serial port settings such as baud rate and in this case the VH10 will dictate the settings Baud rates often have a direct impact on performance they should be set as high as possible while still ensuring reliable communication Ports The two serial ports COM1 and COM2 are standard RS 232 DB 9 ports Scanner Settings pe Options Translations W GE Serial Port COM1 Enabled off To change a Power off setting press Baud 9600 space or double Data Bits 8 click Parity None Stop Bits 1 Trigger On Sequence 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Trigger Off Sequence 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 EF Serial Port COM2 Enabled off Power off Baud 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Trigger On Sequence 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Trigger Off Sequence 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 32 Scanner Settings D MA Enabled This parameter must be set to ON in order for the VH10 to recognize the device connected to the serial port Power Double tapping on this parameter displays a dialog b
17. doesn t change adjust your settings using the grid above Calibration Touchscreens rarely require recalibration However if your touchscreen has never been calibrated or if you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item follow the directions below 1 Choose the Calibration tab and then tap on the Recalibrate button Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration Touch If your device is not responding properly to your taps YOU may need to recalibrate your screen To start the recalibration process tap Recalibrate 2 Follow the directions in the Calibration tab to recalibrate the screen You will be prompted to save the calibration data AN IMPORTANT If you do not receive a prompt to save your data there could be a problem with your touchscreen hardware Contact your representative Touch This tab allows you to disable the touchscreen e Choose the Touch tab Select the check box next to Disable the touch panel System Properties This program identifies the computer s software and hardware components indicating which components are installed their identification version or part numbers and whether they are enabled or disabled e Inthe Control Panel choose the System Properties icon System Properties Configuration 3 59 System Properties Ba irc ei Data Capture H GPS HAAN Info H Display e Keyboard Bluetooth WIFI H Dock E System Software E Software H
18. locked on A locked modifier key is displayed underlined in the taskbar For example pressing the BLUE key twice locks it on it is displayed as an underlined blue box in the taskbar at the bottom of the computer screen The same is true of the ORANGE key which is shown as an underlined orange box in the taskbar The locked modifier key will remain active until it is pressed a third time to unlock or turn it off Once a modifier key is unlocked the underline representation at the bottom of the screen is no longer displayed NOTE The locking function of the modifier keys can be changed so that pressing a key once will lock the key on If you disable the One Shot function of the key pressing it once will lock the key on Pressing the same key a second time will unlock or turn it oft Refer to One Shot Modes on page 3 26 for details Function Keys and Macro Keys In addition to the standard keyboard functions see The Keyboard on page 2 1 the VH10 supports function keys and macro keys All function keys and macro keys can be custom defined for each application The TekTerm Client application utilizes these keys for detailed information see the TekTerm Client Software User Manual PN 8000073 Function Keys Function keys perform special custom defined functions within an application These keys are accessed by pressing one of the dedicated function keys on the keyboard or through the appropriate ORANGE or BLUE ke
19. placed in the Flash Disk TotalRecall folder In an autorestore Total Recall only restores the profile located in the Flash Disk TotalRe call folder If you store your profile anywhere else it will not be restored The following profile options are available Profile successfully copied to Flash Disk TotalRecall Configuration 3 63 e Upload to A R C uploads the profile to the Active Remote Configuration server After you tap on Send a message will come up either confirming that the upload was complete or that the connection to the server failed Upload profile to A R C server ARC Server Zaff adatessoart bp 44710 10 10 LD 0007 Profile Name Flash Disk Default1 pfl Ka Progress Po e Clone to USB writes a clone of the profile to the USB drive After you tap on the button a message will come up either confirming that the USB drive is ready for deployment or that it is not available e When you are ready to install the profile on another unit turn on the next computer to be cloned and insert the USB key The profile will be automatically installed to the computer s Flash Disk TotalRecall folder There is a short delay in deployment so that you can cancel the process if needed USB drive prepared for cloning Autorun installation on next VH10 autorun The following profile options are Terminal Provisioning System available Starting installation in 9 USB drive ready for deplo
20. refer to Shell Settings on page 3 42 2 18 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Active Tasks Bar Open applications are shown in the top bar the most recently opened is the first icon on the left Tapping once on a program icon will maximize the application This feature replaces the Task Manager of the Windows Classic Shell Date Time Bar Tapping once on the date or time will open the Date Time Properties settings to enable you to change your settings and time zone Favourites Bar The Favourites Bar replaces the Windows Classic Shell s Desktop and Start Menu These icons are the program shortcuts from your Windows gt Start Menu Tapping once will open the program If you tap and hold on an icon the application name is displayed Notifications Bar This bar shows the run time program notifications for Battery Volume Wi Fi Phone or GPRS and other notifi cations for the programs you are running This feature replaces the Taskbar of the Windows Classic Shell Desktop Minimized View When an application is opened and maximized the desktop view is minimized and the Notifications Bar is shown at the bottom of the screen Tapping anywhere on the Notifications Bar except on the SIP will restore the Kiosk desktop J NOTE In order to use the SIP turn on the automatic settings in Control Panel gt Input Panel Kiosk Access The Kiosk Access program allows you to open a different program Kiosk which enables you to custom
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22. Bluetooth fl _ Certificates H Date Time zl Dialing zl Display zl Gr Debug zl Error Reporting Star zl Internet Options zl kevboard zl Manage Triggers e You can add a maximum of 18 applications after which the following message is displayed Maximum 18 entries reached Configuration 3 45 Import Export to File This option enables you to Export your settings file xm and save it in the location of your choice In addition an Administrator has the option to import these settings from one device to multiple devices of the same oper ating system AN IMPORTANT A copy of this file should also be saved in a central repository for all ml files with a pre defined name so that other utilities can locate it Import Export File A Import settings from a file Export settings to a file Tapping on the Export button will display a Save As Export Settings dialog with the default name Kiosk_Set tings xml which the Administrator can change even after it has been saved The xmi file contains all of the Kiosk configured settings including the Administrator Password When the file is imported to a device the new password is applied immediately Whether choosing to Import or Export files the same file location options under My Device will be listed Following the action a message stating the success of the operation and the location of the file will be displayed With the exception of the
23. Bluetooth enabled cellular phone as a data modem to exchange information with other Bluetooth devices and provide network access Certificates This program provides access to the Certificates Manager and Stores The Certificates Manager displays the Certificates in the Windows Certificates Store and allows you to import delete and view these certificates Certificates on page 3 17 directs you to the appropriate setup information Date Time Allows you to set the current Month Date Time and Time Zone on your unit Dialing Specifies dialing settings including area code country code dial type and the code to disable call waiting You can store multiple patterns for example Work Home and so on using this dialog box Display Changes the display backlight and the appearance colour scheme on the unit desktop Dr Debug Provides both error diagnostic and troubleshooting tools Error Reporting Allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts Input Panel Provides the framework for a Microsoft Soft Input Panel SIP should you need to design your own SIP or change some soft keyboard options Internet Options Provides options to configure your Internet browser You can determine items such as the default and search page that the browser applies when connecting to the Internet the cache size the Internet connection options and the security level that is applied when browsing Keyboa
24. Components H CSPs e By choosing the Export button you can create a log SystemProperties xml of your current components which will be placed in the My Device folder in Windows Explorer e Instead of expanding each section of items individually you can also choose to open all the lists at once by choosing the Expand button which will then change to a Collapse button to enable you to collapse all the sections as well Total Recall Total Recall is a custom utility developed to maintain applications and settings during a cold boot as well as clone settings to other devices This utility creates a restore point of a device at a known state This can be used as a backup of the device the administrator can clean the terminal and restore the profile at any time or a clone the administrator can store different configurations for different uses to clone to other Vehicle Mount computers NA NOTE Total Recall works differently e g restore on cold boot or on clean boot on different OS plat forms and versions e g Windows CE 5 0 6 0 Windows Mobile Windows Embedded Vehicle Mount For detailed information and other updates on Total Recall information please go to the IngenuityWorking website at http www ingenuityworking com knowledge w knowledgebase total recall aspx e Inthe Control Panel choose the Total Recall icon Total Recall Total Recall 5 0 Restore Profile View Profile Delete Profile In the startup up scr
25. Gch eee computer If your network O Specify an IP address does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your network YY CY TT administrator for an address and then type it in the space provided Default Gateway Tap on the radio button next to Specify an IP address to select it your information Name Servers Type an IP Subnet Mask and Default Gateway address in the appropriate fields Press ENTER to save J NOTE If DHCP is enabled name server addresses are assigned automatically Configure button e Tap on the Name Servers tab In the TIWLNAPI1 IP Information tab see Figure 3 6 TIVWLNAPI1 IP Information tap on the 3 74 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide tiwlnapil Settings IP Address Name Servers Name server addresses may be Primary DNS automatically assigned if DHCP is enabled on this adapter Secondary DNS You can specify additional WINS or DNS resolvers in the Pa space provided Secondary WINS The DNS and WINS fields in the Name Servers tab allow you to specify additional WINS and DNS resolvers The format for these fields is A1 4 HHH HHH Wi Fi Config Advanced Country Options AN IMPORTANT 802 11d is enabled by default for auto country detection If you are having difficulty associ ating with your access point you may need to disable 802 11d and choose your country In the Wi Fi Config gt Advanced tab choose Country Option In the drop down menu choose your count
26. Guide The Utilities tab can also be used to log heater control logic board information Dr Debug De Ep Status Utilities HeaterLog HeaterLog Name HeaterLog csy HeaterLog Name HeaterLog csv HeaterLog size kb 1024 HeaterLog size kb 1024 Cal ss he ME 3 JK gt fi MG 2 32 PM Settings Dr Debug Status Utilities Settings Error Level critical Log Folder windows 5ystem DrDebug and Choose an Error Level from the drop down menu To change the location where debug information will be stored tap on the button to the right of the Log Folder option Error Reporting Error Reporting allows you to enable or disable Microsoft error reporting prompts Tap on the Error Reporting icon in the Control Panel Error Reporting Ji Report software errors to Microsoft to help improve ES products Error File system Usage Reporting Le Display upload success C 300 KB C Display upload failure 600 KE S00 KE Larger sizes increase the opportunity to correct problems CO 1200 KB Configuration 3 23 Input Panel The VH10 is equipped with a Soft Input Panel SIP Shown below is the standard Microsoft SIP accessed from Control Panel D 2 App Launch Bluetooth Certificates keys b 8 Date Time Dialing Display MA Dr Debug Error Soft Keyboard Input Panel Button Icon Internet Keyboard Manage Options Triggers S a G ER Tapping on
27. Highlight a value in the Unicode mapping list In the sample screen above a value will be assigned to virtual key O VK 0 e Position the cursor in the Unicode Mapping field and type a Unicode value for the highlighted key J NOTE To add a shifted state SHIFT and or CTRL press TAB to position the cursor in the check box next to SHIFT Pressed and or CTRL Pressed Press SPACE to select the shift state you want to assign Removing Unicode Values e Inthe Unicode Mapping tab highlight the item you want to delete and choose the Remove button Scancode Remapping A scancode is a number that is associated with a physical key on a keyboard Every key has a unique scan code that is mapped to a virtual key a function or a macro Scancode Remapping allows you to change the functionality of any key on the keyboard A key can be remapped to send a virtual key e g VK F represents the F key VK RETURN represents the ENTER POWER key etc perform a function e g change volume Or run a macro There are three different tables of scancode mappings the Normal table the BLUE table and the ORANGE table The Normal table defines unmodified key presses the BLUE table defines key presses that occur when the BLUE modifier is on the ORANGE table defines key presses that occur when the ORANGE modifier is on The default mappings of these scancodes can be overwritten for each of these three tables using the Scan code Rem
28. Polarity SMA a Reverse Polarity SMA E E Connector Name Radio Type 802 11a b g n Standard Radio ANT 1 802 11b g n Bluetooth In this configuration the Bluetooth and WiFi 2 4GHz radios share the same port See Antenna Bluetooth on page A 7 ANT2 802 11a n ANT3 RA1202 Narrowband Radio Antenna WiFi Parameter Sub parameter Specification Internal Antenna Type PCB substrate patch antenna Antenna Frequency Range 2400 2485 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR 5150 5850 MHz lt 3 1 VSWR Gain i 1 9 dBi 2 4 2 5 GHz ii 1 9 dBi 5 15 5 85 GHz VH10 Specifications A 7 Parameter Sub parameter Specification External Antenna Type 3 options available Antenna i Articulated dual band stubby AN2030 ii Low gain magnetic mount dual band AN2010 iii High gain magnetic mount wide band AN2020 Frequency Range i 2400 2485 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR and 5150 5850 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR ii 2400 2485 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR and 5150 5850 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR iii 2400 2485 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR Gain i 2 dBi 2 42 5 GHz 3 7 dBi 5 15 5 85 GHz ii 2 dBi 2 42 5 GHz 2 dBi 5 15 5 85 GHz iii 5 dBi 2 42 5 GHz Antenna Bluetooth The Bluetooth radio shares an antenna with the 802 11 a b g n Standard WiFi Radio When the Standard external antenna option is selected the left external antenna carries the 802 11b g n Bluetooth signal If the VH10 is intended to be used with a Bluetooth peripher
29. Rates 1 2 5 5 11 Mbp 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps 6 5 13 19 5 26 39 52 58 5 65 Mbps 802 11n 2 4 GHz 29 dB max 802 11n 5 GHz 29 dB max Bluetooth Coexistence TI Wilink6 proprietary WiFi BT co existent scheme Bluetooth Radio Parameter Specification Manufacturer Murata Model LBEH1Z9PFC Form Factor Embedded surface mount module 11 4 x 9 4 mm This is a combo module containing both Wi Fi 802 11a b g n and Bluetooth V2 1 EDR radio Antenna Port U FL jack shared with Wi Fi 802 11b g n radio Frequency Range 2 400 2 4835 GHz Channels 19 RX Sensitivity 90 dBm typical 70 dBm max Data Rates V1 25732 2 kbps and 57 6 kbps asymmetric 433 9 kbps symmetric V2 0 2 amp 3 Mbps 802 11 Coexistence TI Wilink6 proprietary WiFi BT co existent scheme Bluetooth Power Rating RF Power Rating Radio Type and Operating Band Max IR ADA Ban 4dBm 4 dBm North America USA Canada and countries that follow FCC rules Bluetooth 2402 2480 MHz A 6 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide RF Power Rating Radio Type and Operating Band EE Power Rating Europe Bluetooth 2402 2481 MHz 4 dBm 4 dBm Antennas Possible Antenna Configurations Figure A 1 VH10 Top View Location of External Antenna Connectors 802 11 a b g n Standard Radio External Antenna Connectors ANT3 RA1202 Narrowband On Off switch Magmount Antenna ANT1 802 11b g n Bluetooth ANT2 802 11a n Reverse
30. The Add and Edit buttons allow you to search for and add an application to the list of items in the selection window You can add a maximum of 18 applications after which the Add option will be greyed out and the following message is displayed Maximum 18 entries reached When you select an application and tap on Edit you will see fields for Command Parameters and Display Name e Command The Command field is prefilled with the path and name of the executable exe or corre sponding link nk If the selected file can t be found e g external memory card has been removed files have been deleted a message will be displayed at the bottom of the screen These files cannot be found e Parameters The Parameters option provides the option of adding extra parameters to the application for exe files only not nk For example if the Command field is running pword exe Microsoft Word Pad the Parameters field could specify a document to open e Display name This is an editable field which is prefilled with the name of the application Advanced The Applications menu allows you to enable or disable some device functions Windows Classic Shell Shell Settings SA ee Applications Advanced windows Classic Shell el allow access to Start Menu Bar el SI DA A v Administrator access in Start Menu Administrator Key Sequence Shift Blue 0 7 Shell Settings Applications Advanced wind
31. Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Bluetooth Paired Device Servers Select device to view options The displayed menu depends on the type of the service chosen Query Services and Remove Commands e Query Services displays a Services dialog box where a pairing service is chosen e Remove unpairs the highlighted service and deletes the entry from the tab OBEX OPP Object Exchange Object Push Profile Commands The OPP defines two roles a Push Server and a Push Client Push Server is the device that provides an object exchange server Push Client is the device that pushes and pulls objects to and from the Push Server OBEX OPP contains the following unique menu option e Send File displays an Open File dialog box where the file to be sent can be selected When the transmis sion begins another dialog box tracks the progress of the file transmission HSP HFP Headset Profile Hands Free Profile Service Commands The HSP Headset Profile allows users to connect their device to Bluetooth enabled headsets and other audio devices HSP HFP services provide the following unique menu options e Connect Audio establishes an audio connection to the Bluetooth headset e Disconnect Audio disconnects the audio connection from the Bluetooth headset e Volume Control displays a dialog box where the headset and microphone volume can be adjusted Device In this tab users can discover and display Bluetooth devices Bluetooth O
32. a trigger up If Double Click is chosen in this menu when the trigger is pressed released and then pressed again a double click event will have occurred If a mapping with the type Up Down has also been configured for the same source it will only receive the first set of trigger events Module to Trigger This identifies the driver or application receiving the trigger presses Show All Modules By default inactive owners are not shown By checking this check box all owners both active and inactive are displayed Microphone e Inthe Control Panel choose the Microphone icon Use this dialog box to adjust the gain for the specific microphones associated with your Vehicle Mount Configuration 3 35 A Built in Microphone el Microphone Default All e Tap on the drop down menu and choose the microphone for which you want to adjust the gain e Slide the microphone tab to the left to decrease the gain and to the right to increase the gain Tapping on the Default button sets the current microphone you ve chosen to the default gain Tapping on Default All sets all microphones listed to their default gain TekTerm Client TekTerm Client is a powerful emulation application ideally suited for real time data transaction applications associated with mainframes and servers The VH10 includes unique features that support TekTerm Client an application that has the ability to maintain multiple simultaneous sessions with
33. barcode is within the proper range e Does the computer display the warning without scanning This suggests a hardware problem in the VH10 e Is the laser beam scanning across the barcode e Once the scan beam has stopped check the scanner window for dirt or fogging Operating Two Dimensional 2D Imagers An imager scanner takes a snap shot of a single barcode or multiple barcodes at one time It can find a barcode regardless of its orientation that is even a barcode printed at a 45 degree angle to the scanner will be decoded successfully J NOTE When scanning multiple barcodes ensure that all of the desired barcodes are within the field of view of the scanner It is possible that even when all barcodes are within the field of view not all of them will be decoded Only successfully decoded barcodes are passed to the application pro gram The application program then issues a warning asking that you scan the missing barcodes When scanning a single barcode ensure that only the desired barcode is within the field of view of the scanner Because imager scanners generally have a shorter depth of field than laser scanners some practise may be required to find the optimal distance from the types of barcodes being scanned Although the imager includes illumination LEDs ambient light will help the imager decode the barcodes especially if the barcode is far from the scanner Getting To Know Your VH10 2 9 AN IMPORTANT Keep in mind
34. be created in it Partition Management Partitions can be individually dismounted mounted deleted or formatted as well These and additional tasks are available from the Partition Properties dialog Partition Properties Marne Part00 Size 198140 Sectors File System fatfsd dil To dismount a partition 1 Choose the desired partition 2 Tap the Properties button The Partition Properties dialog appears 3 Tap the Dismount button The partition is dismounted The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list To delete a partition 1 Select the desired partition 2 Tap the Delete button A warning dialog appears 3 Tap the OK button The partition is deleted To format a partition 1 Choose the desired partition 2 Tap the Properties button The Partition Properties dialog appears 3 Tap the Dismount button The partition is dismounted The asterisk disappears next to its name in the partitions list 4 Tap the Format button The Format dialog appears Version Number of FATs Poot Entries Cluster Size KB TFAT Quick Format Configuration 3 57 5 Choose your format options These options include e Version of file system FAT 16 for devices holding up to 4 GB or FAT 32 for devices containing up to 32 GB e Number of FATs File Allocation Tables e Number of entries allowed in the root directory e Cluster size 5 KB to 64 KB There are also two check b
35. cd m2 e Touchscreen Rugged 5 wire technology Passive stylus or finger operation A 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide V M Optional heater NOTE To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is not on vehicle or AC power it enters into UPS Battery Power mode see also Power Saving Suspend on page 3 36 and the heater is automat ically switched off Indicators ex Power LED e Warning LED Keyboard e Alphanumeric keyboard 67 key QWERTY and AZERTY available e Function Keys 12 dedicated function keys e Key Illumination LED backlight Voice and Audio e High volume 93 dBA beeper e Optional push to talk speaker microphone Communication Ports e VH10 bottom 2 x full function UART RS 232 with 5V 1000mA for external devices 1 x USB host port 1 x powered USB host port with 12V 1 5 A 1 x 3 5mm audio jack NOTE To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is not on vehicle or AC power it enters into UPS Battery Power mode which limits the powered external ports to a total of 1A see also Power Sav ing Suspend on page 3 36 Power Management e Internal power supply 12 48V Nominal designed for forklift power e Standard 5 min super capacitor backup e One week real time clock backup e Optional internal 5000 mAh rechargeable battery for operation during power loss brown out Not user accessible Environmental Standard VH10 e Operating Temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F e Storag
36. choose the Display icon Display Background e Inthe Display Properties dialog box open the Background tab This dialog box allows you to customize your background image Configuration 3 19 Display Properties OK Ka Background appearance l scht Image sf T Tile image on background Appearance e Inthe Display Properties dialog box open the Appearance tab This dialog box allows you to customize the display colour scheme Display Properties OK Appearance Scheme Ek H anniy Item Desktop Backlight The backlight is activated for a configurable amount of time The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to specify the intensity of the backlight along with how long the backlight remains on when the unit is not in use no key press etc J NOTE Keep in mind that this option may be restricted to supervisory use only e Inthe Display Properties dialog box open the Backlight tab Appearance Backlight Screen Blan 4LP Intensity ITT Display Properties Zaneane e ENER ENEE EEN EENS anes Bright for 30 seconds sl Dim for a0 seconds ie When using external power keep the backlight always ON 3 20 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide J NOTE Backlight changes take effect immediately You do not need to reset the unit To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is not on vehicle or AC power it enters into UPS Battery Power mode see also Po
37. configuration Refer to Connectivity on page 1 5 for radio setup details Taskbar and Start Menu The Taskbar and Start Menu option displays a dialog box in which you can customize the taskbar choosing which options will be displayed Refer to Customizing the Taskbar on page 2 11 for additional details about this option 2 16 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Choosing the Run option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which you can enter the name of the program folder or document you want to open or launch Type the name of a progr ogtam folde er or document and Windows will open Shutdown The Shutdown menu includes these options Suspend Warm Reset and Cold Reset For details see Resetting the VH10 on page 1 4 Microsoft WordPad i E m ta LED Suspe Suspend The Suspend option suspends the VH10 immediately This is equivalent to turning the Vehicle Mount off Warm Reset The Warm Reset option resets the Vehicle Mount leaving all saved files and registry settings intact Any unsaved data is lost Cold Reset The Cold Reset option resets the Vehicle Mount Any files not stored in permanent memory are lost however the registry settings are saved The Kiosk Desktop Shell The appearance and actions of the desktop can be changed by tapping on the Kiosk Shell icon on your desktop which activates the Kiosk shell J NOTE The VH10 will be reset if you choose to switch shells Getti
38. device is listed without a name unknown or if a device name has been changed remotely Delete removes this device from the list 3 10 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Pairing a Device To pair devices e Follow the manufacturer s instructions to place the remote device in pairing mode e Choose the Devices tab and Scan for devices in your area e When the scan is complete tap on the device to which you want to pair e In the pop up Device menu tap on Pair An Authentication dialog box is displayed Authentication Enter a passcode to establish a secure connection To proceed without authentication press Next Passcode e f the remote device has authentication enabled type the PIN in this dialog box e To proceed without authentication tap on Next After entering the device PIN the Services dialog appears with a list of services available for that device Mame TORSWE 018 Select service for pairing Serial Port PrinterPort e Click in the check box to the left of the service to activate it e Click on Done Services that require more information present a configuration dialog box Serial Profile is an example Configuration 3 11 Serial Profile Serial Profile Select profile options and press Next Select profile options and press Next Mode Se Mode j Encryption Disable el Encryption EE Port COMI1 Port KO This dialog box offers a number of additional option
39. e Choose Programs to display a sub menu of options The programs displayed will be those resident in the Windows Programs folder of the computer Figure 2 5 Programs Sub Menu Microsoft WiordPad prd GH 8 This sub menu allows you to choose Command Prompt Internet Explorer installed applications eg Micro soft WordPad Kiosk Access Remote Desktop Connection Wi Fi Config or Windows Explorer Demo This folder contains the Scanner Demo Demo Signature and Demo Sound applications Scanner Demo can be used to test how the Vehicle Mount reads and writes barcodes Demo Signature allows you to capture a signature written on the screen with your stylus and save it to a file Demo Sound allows you to record and playback sound files The Sample Rate and the Bits Per Sample are the rates at which the sound will be recorded Sounds recorded at the higher sample rate or bits per sample will be higher quality sound but will require more file storage space Lower sample rates and or bits per sample produces a smaller file but the sound quality suffers The record and play buttons operate the same as any recording device The X icon deletes the sound and the diskette icon allows you to save your sound Command Prompt Command Prompt is used to access the DOS command prompt At the prompt you can type DOS commands such as dir to display all the directories in the drive Internet Explorer The VH10 is equipped with Microsoft Inte
40. for better protection the equipment should be mounted inside the vehicle roll cage When charging the vehicle battery the VH10 must be either disconnected from the battery or it must be determined that the maximum allowed input voltage of the VH10 is not exceeded Accessories 4 7 AN IMPORTANT Safeguards To avoid possible injury this device must be properly secured when in a moving vehicle Keep this device away from magnetic fields Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver Do not disassemble your VH10 computer there are no user serviceable parts inside AN IMPORTANT VH10f Freezer Model Installation In order for sufficient drainage of the VH10f the unit should sit at an angle of at least 30 degrees The MT43XX RAM Mount Kit The VH10 may be installed using an articulating RAM Mount Model MT43XX 4 in or 12 in arm secured to either a Vesa or circular base The RAM articulating mount can be installed in a variety of orientations see Figure 4 5 Orientation Of Vehicle Mount Assembly on page 4 7 Select the best orientation for your specific application Preferred orientations maintain the centre of mass of the computer assembly directly over the centre of the base Figure 4 5 Orientation Of Vehicle Mount Assembly AN IMPORTANT The tilt and rotation of the computer can be easily adjusted by the operator Make sure that neither the operator or any equipment will be damaged if the hand screw is lo
41. is successful green in Defog Profile blue or off grey Defog Profile The Quick Defrost will go into this mode when the consistent change in temperature measured by the sensor is more than 2 C over any three minute duration Sustaining Profile The Quick Defrost will go into this mode when the heaters are switched on or off based on the temperatures of the respective modules There are two conditions that will prompt the heaters to enter into this mode e After completing the Defog Profile mode following a temperature transition 3 48 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Entering a stable temperature environment where no temperature change of 2 C is registered during a three minute duration Voltage Heater System This indicates the voltage applied to the heater system Current For the individual heaters this indicates the average current drawn at the moment For the Heater System it shows the total consumption of all the heaters at the moment Power For individual heaters this indicates the power used at the moment for each heater For the Heater Systen it represents the total power used for all the heaters Temperature Shows the temperature measured for that module System Test Allows you to turn on all the heaters for 20 seconds to be able to check their operating status Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection located in Start gt Programs is a VH10 application used to connect
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43. new network or modify the settings for an existing network e Configure button To change the settings in an existing network highlight the network you want to modify and tap on the Configure button to display the Wireless Properties dialog box e Connect button To force connection to a specific existing network highlight the network to which you want the VH10 to connect and tap on the Connect button Wireless Zero Config Settings C 3 Figure C 5 Wireless Information Select a network and press connect or right click for more options To add a new network double click Add New Add New Status Signal Strength No Signal View Log Notify me when new wireless networks are available This tab lists available networks any access points that are broadcasting an SSID and it lists preferred networks networks that you have configured Since access points are generally secure they will most likely not be listed here By default the VH10 attempts to connect to preferred networks This behaviour can be changed by enabling Automatically connect to non preferred networks in the Advanced dialog box see Figure C 8 Advanced Wireless Settings on page C 5 To add a new configuration tap on the Add New button A blank Wireless Properties dialog box is displayed Wireless Properties Figure C 6 Wireless Properties Wireless Properties OK Network name SSID This is an ad hoc network wireless access points ar
44. save your Application Launch Key e To launch the application you chose press the application key you assigned Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area Networks PAN The technology is based on a short range radio link that operates in the ISM band at 2 4 GHz When two Bluetooth equipped devices come within a 10 metre 32 ft range of each other they can establish a connection Because Bluetooth utilizes a radio based link it does not require a line of sight connection in order to communicate It is possible to communicate with a variety of Bluetooth peripherals including GSM GPRS handsets scan ners printers and so on Built in support is provided for e GSM GPRS universal handset e Bluetooth printer e Bluetooth headset Configuration 3 7 Keep in mind that Bluetooth and IEEE 802 11b g n radios both operate in the 2 4 GHz band Although the VH10 includes features to minimize interference performance of the system will not be optimal if you use both radios simultaneously Typically when both radios operate in the Vehicle Mount at the same time they cannot transmit simultaneously this has a negative impact on overall system throughput To minimize the impact on the backbone 802 11 network we recommends using Bluetooth peripherals that have low transaction rates such as printers and scanners Bluetooth peripherals are configured by t
45. that the imager scanner is a camera and the LED illumination is a flash Glare can be an issue on reflective media such as plastic coated barcodes just as glare is an issue for photographers When pointing at a shiny surface either shift the barcode to the side or top or angle the barcode so that the glare reflects away from the imager scanner Most imagers take several snap shots of the barcode in order to decode it It is normal for the LEDs to flash two or three times Hold the unit steady between flashes to improve decode performance e Turn the vehicle mount computer on Wait until the unit has booted up completely e Aim the scanner at the barcode and press the trigger Hold the trigger until a successful or failed scan result is obtained e When the trigger is pressed a red oval shaped light the framing marker is displayed Centre the framing marker in the field either in the centre of the barcode you want to scan or in the centre of the area in which multiple barcodes are to be scanned The illumination LEDs will flash typically several times and a picture of the barcode is taken Windows Embedded CE 6 0 Navigating in Windows Embedded CE and Applications Graphic user interfaces such as Windows Embedded CE for portable devices and desktop Windows Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 etc utilize point and click navigation An equivalent keyboard shortcut is also available for every point and click actio
46. the BLUE and ORANGE modifier keys This dialog box also allows you to define macro keys and Unicode characters e Inthe Control Panel choose the Keyboard icon keyboard Key Repeat J NOTE These settings apply when a key is held down continuously In the Keyboard Properties dialog box open the Repeat tab Keyboard Properties Kb Enable character repeat Repeat delay Long Short Repeat rate Slow Fast alt lei Tap here and hold down a key to test T Configuration 3 25 YN Enable Character Repeat Tapping in the check box next to this option enables the key behaviour you specify in this dialog box Repeat Delay The value assigned for this parameter determines the delay in milliseconds between repeat characters Sliding the Repeat Delay bar to the left increases the delay between key repeats and sliding the bar to the right shortens the repeat delay time Repeat Rate The value assigned for the Repeat Rate parameter determines how quickly the key you press repeats and is measured in characters per second cps Sliding the bar to the left slows the repeat rate and sliding the bar to the right increases the repeat rate NOTE Use the field at the bottom of this dialog box to test the repeat delay and rate settings you ve chosen Backlight V e In the Keyboard Properties dialog box open the Backlight tab Keyboard Properties Intensity dark bright Cp for jis seconds 7
47. the Input Panel button displays a soft input panel soft keyboard that can be customized using the Input Panel dialog box IMPORTANT If the Input Panel button icon is not visible in the taskbar from the Start menu tap on Set tingss Taskbar and Start Menu Tap the check box next to the Show Input Panel Button To remove this icon from the taskbar tap in the check box to erase the check mark To customize the appearance and behaviour of the soft keyboard Tap on the Input Panel icon in the Control Panel Figure 3 2 nout Panel Properties Input Panel Properties OK Input Panel Current input method Allow applications to automatically show hide the Input Panel requires a warm reset To quickly switch input methods tap and hold the Input Panel button and then select the desired method from the menu e Tap on the Options button to change the appearance of the soft keyboard 3 24 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide J NOTE You can also display this dialog box by double tapping on the Input icon in the far right corner of the taskbar Figure 3 3 Soft Keyboard Options Use gestures for Space Backspace Shift and Enter a tel Space Allow applicatio Backspace show hide the a a warm reset E Enter Keyboard Properties This icon displays the Keyboard Properties dialog box in which you can adjust the repeat rate of the keys the intensity of the keyboard backlight and the behaviour of
48. the VH10 emits sounds are tailored from within the application installed on your unit Therefore the options in the Sounds menu are not available In the Control Panel choose the Volume amp Sounds icon JO Volume amp Sounds Volume Adjustments Volume amp Sounds Properties OK Hal Volume Soft Loud Enable sounds for Events warnings beeps and syster v Applications Ji Notifications alarms reminders Key clicks Sof Loud Screen taps soft Loud e Slide the volume button to the left to lower the volume or to the right to increase the volume Configuration 3 67 e Under the heading Enable sounds for enable the conditions under which you want the Vehicle Mount to emit a sound Wi Fi Config The Wi Fi Config application is used to configure the VH10 802 11a b g n radio for one or more wireless network profiles A network profile contains settings for SSID Service Set Identifier and security options J NOTE In most situations the configuration of your 802 11 radio will require parameter setting and access keys from a network administrator To launch the Wi Fi Config application e Tap on Start gt Programs gt Wi Fi Config The Wi Fi Config screen is displayed ma A Ea Microsoft WiordPad it ares Ci Pa Wi Fi Config Status The Status tab displays information about the wireless network to which the VH10 connects When there are no network profiles configured this tab is
49. the active WEP key on the access point WPA amp WPA2 Personal PSK Pre Shared Key When PSK is selected either WPA Personal PSK or WPA2 Personal PSK a shared key must be configured on both the access point and the Vehicle Mount computer One of the following can be chosen from the Encryption drop down menu TKIP AES or TKIP AES 802 1X WPA amp WPA2 Enterprise CCKM WPA amp CCKM WPA2 These authentication modes use 802 1X with EAP authentication When 802 1X is selected the VH10 uses WEP encryption with automatic as opposed to static keying For the others the user may choose TKIP AES or TKIP AES encryption Encryption The Encryption menu allows you to choose the type of encryption that will be used to protect transmitted data Choose an Encryption method valid for your network from the drop down menu Only the Encryption options that are compatible with the type of Auth Mode you ve chosen will be listed In fact in some cases this menu will not be available at all 3 70 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide EAF User name Passwd nony Id Turpel DAC E Mach PAC ES Provisioning Anonymous Authentic sl Verify Server Certificate EAP This menu allows you to choose the EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol type used for 802 1x authentica tion to an access point Configure Profile SSID Auth Mode WwA Enterprise EAP sl Encryption TKIP EAP FAST MscHaPw2 sl FA
50. vehicle or its wiring e Protect cable runs from pinching overheating and physical damage e Use grommets to protect cables that pass through metal e Use plastic straps and tie downs to secure cables and connectors in their desired location away from areas where they may get snagged or pulled e Keep cables away from heat sources grease battery acid and other potential hazards e Keep cables away from control pedals and other moving parts that may damage the cables or interfere with the operation of the vehicle AN IMPORTANT Make sure the cables run inside the roll cage of the vehicle Accessories 4 21 AN IMPORTANT Ifthe VH10 is installed in an environment where earth ground is present such as a vehicle with metal wheels running on a metal track OR is powered by the PS1450 AC DC adaptor in a permanent installation the ground lug MUST be connected to the ground structure Non Vehicle Installations Using AC power the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer can be mounted at fixed locations adjacent to cross dock doors manufacturing stations or in offices The 100 240VAC Power Supply Model P51450 should be used to power the computer from an AC source AN IMPORTANT The AC DC power supply is only intended for use at the room temperature of a typical office environment Wiring Vehicle Power to the VH10 A WARNING The VH10 accepts DC power sources between a minimum of 10VDC nominal and a maximum of 48VDC nominal A Power Pre regulator
51. 1 M Macro keys ACCESSING 0a mama maban KG Kb KAG WI Reed eee NANG 2 4 executing a mac 3 28 Macros menu accessing 3 27 recording and saving a 3 27 maintenance 2 19 Manage Triggers 0 a 3 32 memory card creating partitions 3 55 formatting entre 3 55 formatting partition 3 56 messages Scan Indicator aa 3 50 scanner warning message 3 50 Scan Result eege NG EEN dee eed e be bie 3 49 microphone odiustmmente aa 3 66 microphone gain adjustment 3 34 Microsoft Achivezvnchb aaa 3 18 Microsoft Soft Input Panel SIP 3 23 Mobile Device Center Windows setting up 3 18 modifier keyS 0 0c ccc cece eens 2 3 locking 2 3 One Shot Mode 3 26 Unlockmg et eee eee 2 3 mounting partitions a 3 57 MT1002 Cantilever Mounting Kit 4 16 MT3410 Heavy Duty Mounting Kit 4 11 MT4200 Quick Release Mount 4 14 MT4210 Quick Release Adaptor 4 16 MT43XX RAM Mount kit a a 00 2000 eee 4 7 Multiple Beep Tones 0 0 00 c cee eee 3 50 N Narrowband statistics screen D 6 Narrowband radio sep D 1 network connection monitoring 3 76 0 One Shot Mode 3 26 ON OP EE 3 25 onscreen keyboard Soft Input Panel SIP 3 3 3 23 operating system properties
52. 10 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Operation Key or Key Combination Switch between active applica ALT TAB tions Open task manager ALT ESC Move the cursor Arrow keys Open file folder or icon ENTER Exit amp Save ENTER Close Exit amp Do Not Save ESC Navigate Dialog Boxes TAB To move cursor up SHIFT TAB To display the contents of the next tab in a dialog box CTRL TAB Select Radio Button Press Button SPACE Go to Start Menu BLUE MENU Keep in mind that unlike a desktop computer the VH10 does not support key chording pressing two keys at the same time You must press one key followed by the next in sequence The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop When the VH10 boots up the default startup desktop Windows Classic Shell is displayed Any applications stored in the Startup folder start up immediately J NOTE The startup folder is located in Windows StartUp and Flash Disk StartUp Figure 2 4 VH10 Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop WiFiConnect bad PartnerUp Internet Explorer To access desktop icons e Double tap on the icon to open a window or in the case of an application icon launch an application Getting To Know Your VH10 2 11 On the keyboard e Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon and press ENTER to launch the highlighted icon NOTE lf the arrow keys do not highlight the desktop icons the desktop may not be selected Press BLU
53. 3 Occ el APA PP AP ds deen 3 43 background choosing eee 3 43 connection remote 0000 00 aa 3 48 shell appearance 0 a 2 16 Dim For backlight 2x x4depee kae NAA ND ede ds 3 20 dismounting partitions a 3 56 display appearance colour scheme 3 19 background mage 0c cee eee eee 3 18 DACKIOMN EE 3 19 backlight adjusting 0 00 0 eee eee 2 4 Display Properties 3 18 screen blanking cece cece eee 3 20 double click VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide appending characters to a decoded barcode 3 49 scanner trigger 0 ce eee 3 49 Double Click Manage Triggers menu 3 33 Double Tap stylus settings 3 57 DE DODU EE 3 21 heater control log AA aaa 3 22 E Error Reporting 0 0 0 c ccc eee ee 3 22 BSC EE 2 2 external ports UPS Battery Power mode B 1 F formatting entire memory Card 3 55 DaMMIGNS ge ee AA 3 56 freezer model VH 3 45 FTP Server Registry Editor 3 64 FUNCUON KEYS EE 2 3 G Good Scan Been 3 50 GPRS Bluetooth a 3 14 H HANG SU AD EE 4 1 hard reset a 1 4 headsets pairing Bluetooth 3 10 Heavy Duty Mounting kt 4 11 ignition detection 4 22 imager two dimensional 2D imager 2 8 Import Export to File Kiosk settings 3 45 indicators 802 11 radio signal quality
54. 802 11 a b g n 2 4GHz 2dBi 5GHz 3 7 dBi AN2030 reverse polarity SMA connector Right Angle SMA reverse polarity plug jack adaptor Magnetic mount SMA plug cable to SMA jack antenna AR1000 9009792 403 512 MHz quarter wave whip SMA female used with SMA magnetic mount 9009801 Mounts Quick release mount Mounting plate for the MT4200 quick release mount Adaptor bracket kit for 82XX quick release mount RAM rectangular base with 2 25 rubber ball RAM mount 4 arm MT4200 MT4205 MT4210 MT4510 MT4301 4 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Accessory Model Number RAM mount 12 arm MT4302 VESA base for 4 or 12 RAM arm MT3501 Circular base for 4 or 12 RAM arm MT3502 Clamp base for 4 or 12 RAM arm 2 max width MT3505 Clamp base for 4 or 12 RAM arm 3 max width MT3507 Rail base for 4 or 12 RAM arm 1 1 4 to 1 7 8 MT3509 Rail base for 4 or 12 RAM arm 2 to 2 1 2 MT3510 Cantilever mount MT1002 Heavy duty mount kit MT3410 NOTE If using the MT4210 Quick Release Adaptor the VH10 Shock and Vibration specification is reduced V from IEC 60721 3 5M3 to IEC 60721 3 5 5M2 Power Supplies and Cables Model Number PS1450 Accessory 100 240 VAC Power Supply Power cable adaptor CPC connector to 100 240 VAC power supply for CA4000 PS1450 Pre Regulator 24 90 VDC in 15 VDC out 90 W PS1370 Power Extension Cable DC 6 waterproof CA1210 Power Extension cable for pre regula
55. Bluetooth Serial Port was created by Microsoft to allow Bluetooth to have its own serial prefix in order to free up virtual COM prefixes as these are limited and are widely used 3 12 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide V NOTE Even after a Serial Port Profile server is created an application must open the created port before a remote device can connect Scanner server enables a Serial Port Profile server and then relays it to the Scanner Service SCS This is used for Bluetooth barcode scanners that operate in client mode SCS opens the server port and handles the scanner input OBEX OPP server enables the Object Push Profile server A warm reset must be performed on the VH10 after a change is made to this option The OPP Server allows other Bluetooth devices to send files to this device e Tap on the check box to activate the server Mode Paired Device Servers Mode Turn on Bluetooth Discoverable Printer Port None el Turn on Bluetooth activates the Bluetooth radio Discoverable determines whether the VH10 is visible or invisible to other devices Printer Port allows you to assign and enable a virtual outgoing COM port selected from the drop down menu to communicate with a paired Bluetooth printer Keep in mind that when a port is chosen the printer must be on and connected to the chosen port for a remote device to be able to connect e Select a port within the Printer Port drop down list e g BSP1 e
56. Check the Printer Port check box e Open the Device tab and tap on Scan e Tap and hold each bluetooth Printer device entry and then select Pair key in the Passcode if needed and then tap Done DO NOT select any services e Close the Bluetooth Manager e Select the Bluetooth device to print to you will need to key in or programmatically raise the following key sequence CTRL ALT F 1 e You can now select the Bluetooth device to which you wish to print Allow Bluetooth to wake system allows remote Bluetooth devices to wake the VH10 by requesting a Blue tooth service that requires host intervention This feature can also be used when the VH10 is waking from suspend to significantly to reduce the initialization time of the B uetooth system Configuration 3 13 About Device Name Psion 8516 Local Address 0025656363054 HCI Version 3 3154 LMP Version 3 3164 Component 2 1 2 Profiles Serial Client Server OBEX Client Server HSP HID host DUN DT Device Name displays the broadcasted name of the Vehicle Mount The name can be changed in the System Properties applet Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt System icon gt Device Name tab Local Address displays the MAC address BD_ Addr of the Bluetooth chip HCI Version amp LMP Version display the version of the chip firmware Component indicates the version of the Bluetooth Subsystem the manager drivers etc Profiles lists the supported profiles o
57. DR radio A 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Parameter Sub parameter Specification Antenna Port 802 11b g n U FL jack Non diversity Multiplexed between 802 11b g n 2 4GHz and Bluetooth radio 802 11a n U FL jack Non diversity RF Power Radio Type and Operating IEEE802 11 Power Rating Max Rating Band Instantaneous l Peak Power North America 18dBm USA Canada WLAN 2412 2462MHz 21 3dBm TEE WLAN U NI 1 124Bm 5180 5240MHz 13 7dBm rules WLAN UNI 2 12dBm 5260 5320MHz 19 6dBm WLAN UNI Ze 12dBm 5500 5700MHz 18 9dBm WLAN 5745 5828MHz 12dBm 18 8dBm RF Power Radio Type and Operating IEEE802 11 Power Rating Rating Band EIRP Europe WLAN 2401 2483MHz 16dBm WLAN U NII 19 3dBm 5180 5240MHz amp 12dBm 5260 5320 MHz 26 to 19 8dBm WLAN U NII 12dBm 5500 5700MHz 3 2 to 18 3dBm Frequency 802 11b g n 2400 2483 5 MHz Banga 802 11a n 5150 5350 MHz 5480 5720 MHz and 5725 5845 MHz Channels 802 11b g n 1 to 13 Up to 13 channels depending on country Only 3 channels are non overlapping 802 11a n 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 64 100 104 108 112 116 120 124 128 132 136 140 149 153 157 161 165 Up to 24 channels depending on country All channels are non overlapping VH10 Specifications A 5 Parameter Sub parameter Specification RX Sensitivity 78 dBm 11 Mbps 67 dBm 54 Mbps 67 dBm 54 Mbps 66 dBm 65 Mbps 66 dBm 65 Mbps Data
58. E J MENU to display the Start Menu and select Desktop Now the desktop will be in focus and the arrow keys will highlight the icons The Taskbar WordPad Mie Documents 3 NG mina Remote Desktop The VH10 is equipped with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen It displays icons through which you can view the battery capacity and radio signal quality of your unit In addition the taskbar displays the application s currently running on your unit The taskbar also displays active modifier keys SHIFT ALT CTRL BLUE and ORANGE Keys that have been locked on are displayed with underlined letters For example if you have set the CTRL key lock to on in the Keyboard menu and you press the key it is displayed as an underlined Ctrl in the taskbar For detailed information on modifier keys and keyboard options see The Keyboard on page 2 1 Using the Taskbar A tooltip is displayed as each taskbar icon is highlighted The tooltip provides the status of each icon If you re using the touchscreen e Tap and hold on an icon to display the icon s tooltip Double tap the icon to open Control Panel dialog box associated with the icon For example double tap the battery icon to display a dialog box listing the current battery capacity information On the keyboard e Press BLUE MENU to display the Start Menu e Choose Shortcuts from the Start Menu and then press the RIGHT arrow key to display the sub menu e Choose S
59. FFix Action verify barcode size Search and replace No rule defined No rule defined Insert key Insert key When you choose a rule an associated screen is displayed in which you can define the rule Rule definition Watch at index verify Match Index ft From right Action must be found at specified index Insert Key Case Rules The case rules are defined as follows e No rule ignored e Search and replace replaces all instances of the match string Note that this rule cannot fail e Match at index matches the match string at a specified index e Match and replace at index matches the match string at a specified index and replaces changes it e Replace at index replaces changes unspecified data in a given range e Add barcode prefix suffix adds a global prefix or suffix e Verify barcode size verifies the barcode size This rule should generally be assigned first before creat ing subsequent rules J NOTE Keep in mind that the effects of previously applied rules must be taken into account when creating subsequent rules For example if the barcode size is important it should be checked before any rules that might change the size are applied Translation information about the status of each case rule is displayed in the scan log file see Scan Log File on page 3 50 when enabled This is useful if a case fails and you are trying to determine why a rule is failing Ports
60. Flash Disk is preserved as is the file system To execute a cold reset e Press and hold down the ORANGE key the BLUE key and the ENTER key simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds J NOTE As part of the normal Windows Embedded CE cold boot process the screen may go blank for a few seconds after the splash screen loading bar reaches the end The desktop is displayed after a few moments Basic Operations 1 5 Performing a Clean Start A clean start returns the VH10 to factory settings flushes the registry keys and deletes volatile storage and the file system The Flash Disk is preserved e Press and hold down the BLUE key the ENTER key and the SPACE key simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds The VH10 displays the Boot to BooSt menu e Type clean or 25326 Boot to BooSt If you choose Boot to BooSt the BooSt menu is loaded e Press and hold down the BLUE key the ENTER key and the SPACE key for a minimum of six seconds e Press 1 to launch the OS Calibrating the Touchscreen J NOTE The touchscreen function can be turned off see Touch on page 3 58 The VH10 touchscreen feature is factory calibrated and ready to go however over time the touchscreen oper ating parameters may change and it may need to be recalibrated for correct operation Refer to Calibrating the Touchscreen on page 2 5 for details Connectivity Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of op
61. G Inc and any use of such marks by us is under license All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners IV VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Revision History Changes to the original guide are listed below Change Date Description 001 Rev A 04 2015 Zebra rebrand About HOENEN XI TEX enn den EE xii Overview of the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer xii VO VIEWS nA E E AA xiii Chapter 1 Basic Operations VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer Features 1 1 Documents Available ccccccccecccscccsecsseccseeceeceeecseesauecaeesaeesseecseesauesaeesaeecaeeceesueesaeeseeesseeseeesagss 1 2 Preparing the VH10 for Operation cccceccceecceeeceeece cece eeteeeteecteeeececseceeeeeeeeeeeteeteeteeeteeeneeeseaes 1 2 Vie hg Safety MNS HIGH ONS AA 1 3 The Internal BACKUP EE 1 3 Switching the VH10 On and OT sa aaa 1 4 BOS Riede AA AA 1 4 Performing a Warm RES AA PA AA 1 4 Performing a Cold Reset AAO AA GA 1 4 Kisel ek Ren a dE 1 5 ESOC NO BOO AA sane seteeteascecedoyeans bosesapeehens E 1 5 Calibrating the Iouchescreen Aa 1 5 CONNECT E 1 5 Chapter 2 Getting To Know Your VH10 operand SC E 2 1 The FCO AA 2 1 Regular AA 2 2 le edd AA 2 3 Activating Modifier KEYS ms sis cease iceavncladsnohenccuncdesadnceeddmanaenedebuenleudsindtehsauneetexderebensadeseiavenbatosls 2 3 Beie leie Mi ilele LILA AA 2 3 Function Keys and Macro kees 2 3 FUNGI EE 2 3 MITO KEYSO ANA AA E 2 4 The SYM
62. Hz bands and will associate with an AP that supports the data rates for DSSS and OFDM 11n Mode This radio supports MIMO data rates in both 2 4 GHz and 5 G band although it only supports single stream operation SISO This increases the maximum data rate to 65 Mbps e Enabled If this option is enabled it is activated for the band or bands that were selected in Network type For example if Network Type b only 11n is only switched on for the 2 4GHz band 11n Block Ack When 11n Block Ack is enabled the VH10 will not send an ACK for every packet received but it will send an ACK after a block of data is received The duration of time before sending an ACK is negotiated with the access point Power Save Mode If Power Save Mode is disabled the radio remains on continuously able to respond instantly to TCP IP traffic The disadvantage of disabling this option is increased power consumption When this option is enabled the radio will go to sleep and wake up periodically to check for queued messages from the access point Roaming RSSI Threshold This sets the RSSI threshold value below which the radio will start scanning for new access points when roaming Values range from 60 to 80 dBm Roaming AP Discovery This parameter controls how aggressively the device scans for new access points normal or fast Roaming Packet Loss This parameter controls how many packet failures will trigger a roaming event Leavin
63. ID OD idivesSi 8259 Auth hee Encrypt her MAC pi zett def zg IP fioize75i5 3 72 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Configuring TCP IP If your network is not using a DHCP server you will need to assign an IP address IP Address To assign an P address for your VH10 e Tap on the radio icon in the taskbar F My Device WiFIConnect KL Recycle Bin Partnerup a Ed Internet Explorer GC Microsoft WiordPad ny d fail by Documents d H tb Remote Desktop Or Tap on Start gt Settings gt Network and Dial up Connections Tap on the radio icon for which you want to assign an IP address in the sample screen below the icon is labelled T WLNAPI1 TIALAS PTL Make New Connection Configuration 3 73 The Wireless Statistics screen is displayed e Tap on the IP Information tab Figure 3 6 TIWLNAPI1 IP Information IP Information Wireless Statistics Wireless Information Internet Protocol TCP IP Address Type DHCP IP address 0 0 0 0 Subnet Mask 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway TTT J NOTE When DHCP is enabled tapping the Renew button forces the VH10 to renew or find a new IP address This is useful if for example you are out of communication range for a longer period of time and your Vehicle Mount is dropped from the network To define a static IP address e Tap on the Configure button tiwlnapil Settings IP Address Name Servers SE E UR ee
64. K Paired Device Servers Mode About Select device to start pairing All Clear Configuration 3 9 Discovering and Removing Devices Scan discovers Bluetooth devices in range of the VH10 and lists them in this tab Any existing devices previ ously discovered and listed will also be displayed Clear removes all Bluetooth devices listed except those with currently paired and connected services NOTE To limit the number of devices listed to a particular type of device refer to Filtering By Class of Device COD on page 3 9 next section Filtering By Class of Device COD Bluetooth OK E Device Servers r Mode About Select device to start pairing This menu allows you to filter the displayed devices by their COD If for example you choose Computer from this menu only the devices that have the matching Computer COD value will be displayed Choosing Al lists all detected devices Device Pop up Menu Paired Device Servers Mode About Select device to start pairing i Pak Refresh Name Delete The Device pop up menu allows you to pair a device update a device name or delete a device from the list Pair begins the pairing process by querying the services and profiles of the discovered device An authentica tion dialog box is displayed the first time a Bluetooth device is paired Refresh Name repeats the device name inquiry updating the name This command is useful if a
65. L and press ENTER to discard it Executing a Macro To execute a macro e Press the macro key to which you ve assigned the macro Deleting a Macro To delete a macro e Inthe Macros tab highlight the macro number you want to delete e Choose the Delete button Unicode Mapping A e In the Keyboard Properties dialog box open the Unicode Mapping tab Keyboard Properties Backlight One Shots Macros Unicode Mapping The Unicode Mapping tab is used to map combinations of virtual key values and CTRL and SHIFT states to Unicode values This tab shows the configured Unicode character along with the Unicode value For example the sample screen above shows a U 0061 indicating that the character a is represented by the Unicode value 0061 and so on Keep in mind that Unicode configurations are represented as hexadecimal rather than decimal values All user defined Unicode mappings are listed in the Unicode Mapping tab in order of virtual key value and then by order of the shift state If a Unicode mapping is not listed the Unicode mapping is mapped to the default Unicode value Adding and Changing Unicode Values IMPORTANT Changes to Unicode mappings are not saved until you exit the Keyboard Properties dialog box e Choose the Add Change button Configuration 3 29 Change Unicode Mapping SHIFT Pressed CTRL pressed Unicode Mapping Default Unicode Mapping e
66. Lines to ignition switch optional the vehicle is in motion Screen Blanking is implemented by using a DB9 port to monitor the electrical relay closure When enabled the CTS RTS pins of the DB9 port are continuously monitored by the screen blanking application To see the pin configuration see Figure 4 27 Screen Blanking DB9 Pin Configuration on page 4 25 below When the vehicle is in motion the switch relay will close the circuit allowing data packets to be sent or received through the RTS and CTS pins The computer knows the circuit is closed and will turn off the screen When the vehicle is not in motion the switch relay will open the circuit preventing data packets from being sent or received The computer knows the circuit is open and will turn on the screen Figure 4 27 Screen Blanking DB9 Pin Configuration Unterminated end Part number label DB9 female connector STE NUMber a The VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer s NOTE Performance specifications are nominal and subject to change without notice Hardware Physical Dimensions e 276mm W x 238 mm H x 90 mm D 10 87 x 9 37 x 3 54 Weight e 3 66 kg 8 1 lbs includes optional integrated battery Processor and Memory s Texas Instruments OMAP3 Processor 800 MHz e RAM 512 MB e Flash ROM 1 GB Operating System e Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 User Interface Colour Display e Size 20 32 cm 8 diagonal e Resolution 800 x 480 pixels e Brightness 640
67. MAPPINGS a 3 32 Trigger On Sequence port replicator 3 54 Trigger Press Type Manage Triggers menu 3 34 triggers configuring eee 3 32 troubleshooting tips scanning aaaaaa aana 2 8 U Upload to A R C 2 a 3 63 UPS Battery ower 3 36 external ports 0 0 00 B 1 keyboard backlight 2 1 3 20 USB Ethernet adaptor cable WA4010 4 5 V vehicle mount installation zle e ee ee ee PART 4 20 heavy duty mount 4 11 4 17 RAM Circular Base aaa 4 9 ANA 4 8 RAM Vesa Base 00 0 a 4 9 VH10f freezer model 3 45 Volume amp Sounds Properties 3 66 W Wakeup Sources power 3 38 warm Tesel e 1 4 Index VI VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide EE eege MA KNA ade eee 3 67 3 71 WiFiConnect AHC 3 76 Windows Explorer 2 13 Mobile Device Center setting up 3 18 Start Menu See Start Menu 2 12 E O maana dere enere be Ge eens a ada desk 3 18 Windows nee 3 18 Windows Embedded CE navigating in 2 9 Wireless Zero Config anaanaaa aa 3 74 C 1 C 6 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES Zebra and the Zebra head graphic are registered trademarks of ZIH Corp The Symbol logo is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies Inc a Zebra Technologies company 2015 Symbol Technologies Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective ow
68. O When using external power keep the backlight always ON Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the VH10 keyboard backlight Sliding the bar to the left lowers the keyboard backlight intensity and sliding it to the right increases the intensity The backlight automat ically turns off when the computer is on UPS battery NOTE The keyboard backlight maximum brightness will decrease over time as it ages Use mid range intensity settings when possible to extend the backlight lifespan When the backlight starts to dim use this parameter to make it brighter On For The value chosen from this drop down menu determines the duration of time that the keyboard backlight stays on when a unit is not in use NOTE Tapping in the check box next to When using external power keep the backlight always ON forces the backlight to remain on when the unit is operating with external power To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is on UPS Battery Power the keyboard backlight automatically turns off For details see Power Saving Suspend on page 3 36 3 26 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide One Shot Modes e In the Keyboard Properties dialog box open the One Shots tab Keyboard Properties OK x Repeat Backlight Org Shots Macros Unicode Mappi EIB One Shot Modes Alt Lok el Shift one5hot Gi foneshotlock Si Orange oneShot Lock Blue oneShot Lock F The options in this tab allo
69. P Settings Security Settings 8 Inthe drop down menu labeled Select a modem choose the name of the modem with which you want to connect then choose the Configure button to display the Device Properties dialog box The VH10 communicates via Bluetooth to your Bluetooth equipped cellular telephone and retrieves the parameters for the Device Properties dialog box VH10 then disconnects Connection Preferences mqa Baud Rate 19200 el Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control Hardware el Terminal T Use terminal window before dialing T Use terminal window after dialing Manual Dial 9 Under the Call Options tab turn off Cancel the call if not connected within and press ENTER to save your changes 3 16 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Device Properties Port Settings Call Options Call Setup a EEN 5 Cancel the call if not connected awithin 120 seconds Wait for dial tone before dialing Wait for credit card bh sec Extra Settings Special modem commands may be inserted into the dial string 10 In the Modem dialog box choose the Next button to display the Phone Number dialog box Phone Number Pa My Connection Country code H Area code 425 Phone number jroo IT Force long distance The phone number you enter is network carrier dependent Once you ve specified all the necessary infor mation choose the Finish button 11 In the Control Panel choose the Dialing icon
70. PS battery Wireless Information Wireless Zero Config the Windows native Se can 1 be used to ue the radio To ensure that Wire less Zero Config is activated refer to Tap on Start gt Settings gt Network and Dial up Connections p Py SE My Device Remote Desktop L i er Recycle Bin Sp Summit Client Utility Go Internet Explorer WiFiConnect Microsoft WordPad Choose the EE icon repre SENEN the radio you want to set up in the sample screen in 3 802 3S j A On ps 2 this is labelled as TIWLNAPI11 C 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure C 3 802 11 Wireless LAN Settings Window Connection gastart Network Connections EI Z Wireless Statistics When you choose the Wireless LAN icon an 802 11 Wireless LAN Settings window is displayed This tab lists your radio statistics Choosing the Zero button resets the statistics of the last four items Packets IN Packets OUT IN errors and OUT errors Figure C 4 Wireless Statistics IP Information Wireless Statistics Wireless Information Network Name Not associated HMG Compliance 5 1 Packets IN O Driver Version 1260 512 Packets OUT O MAC Address OO CU af 02 25 17 Errors IN o Errors OUT O Access Point 00 00 00 00 00 00 Channel 11 2462 MHz RSSI JE 100 Data Rate Mbps 65 0 Frame Size 1500 Wireless Information This tab displays existing networks to which you can connect and it allows you to add a
71. Properties One shots Macros Unicode Mapping Scancode Bernar 4 Macro key Sequence 15 A macro has 200 programmable characters or positions The macro keys can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes along with the function of executable keys including ENTER BACKSPACE BLUE BACKSPACE function keys and arrow keys Recording and Saving a Macro You can program up to 15 physical macro keys You can also increase the number of virtual macro keys using Scancode Remapping for details see Scancode Remapping on page 3 29 e In the Macro menu highlight a macro key number for example macro 1 to assign a macro to macro key M1 Select the Record button A message screen is displayed instructing you to Enter Key Strokes to Record OK x Macros Unicode Mapping Scancode Remapping Lock AE Macro key Sequence Enter Key Strokes to Record To stop press the button or CTRL ALT Enter Stop Recording 15 e Type the macro sequence you want to assign to the Macro key You can type text and numbers and you can program the function of special keys into a macro e When you ve finished recording your macro sequence press the key sequence CTRL ALT ENTER or select the Stop Recording button A new screen Verify Macro displays the macro sequence you created 3 28 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Press ENTER to save your macro or select CANCE
72. Pv6 This option allows you to enabled Internet Protocol specification version 6 that has been published to enable 128 bit IP addresses replacing version 4 Modem Logging When this option is enabled the VH10 logs AT commands e g dial out information password string etc that the administrator can monitor for debugging purposes Modem commands are stored in MdmLog t Advanced Services Settings TweakIT Settings Registry Editor fla Advanced CE Services Settings A Advanced Interface and Network Settings Ja chance Services Settings soit SMTP Server SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol Server The SNTP Server Name typed in this dialog box is used to synchronize VH10 time with the server time A warm reset must be performed once the server name as been entered 3 66 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Registry Editor TweakIT Settings Advanced Registry Editor Path HKLM H Go MG MACHINE e HKEY CLASSES ROOT Has HKEY CURRENT USER sot HKEY USERS RegPersisted 1 OxO0000001 3 SR Y Delete This option is reserved for senior administrators who have a strong understanding of registry keys and values A WARNING Careless registry editing can cause irreversible damage to the VH10 Volume amp Sounds Properties The VH10 has a beeper that is used for the standard sounds key clicks screen taps and scanning J NOTE Sounds wave files cannot be played on VH10 units The conditions under which
73. ST MSCHAPv SEF name LEAF PEAPvO MSCHAPY 2 PEAPy1 GTC Anony Id TLS Tunnel DAC ES Mach PAC ES Provisioning 5nanymous HAuthentic sl Verify Server Certificate Passwd The following EAP types are supported by Wi Fi Config e TLS Provides strong security by the use of client certificates for user authentication e PEAPv0 MSCHAPv2 Provides secure user authentication by using a TLS tunnel to encrypt EAP traffic MSCHAP v2 is used as the inner authentication method This is appropriate for use against Windows Active Directory and domains e PEAPv1 GTC PEAP authentication using GTC as the inner method which utilizes one time passwords OTPs for authentication against OTP data bases such as SecurelD e LEAP Is an authentication method for use with Cisco WLAN access points LEAP does not require the use of server or client certificates LEAP supports Windows Active Directory and domains but requires the use of strong passwords to avoid vulnerability to off line dictionary attacks e FAST MSCHAPv2 Is a successor to LEAP and does not require strong passwords to protect against off line dictionary attacks Like LEAP EAP FAST does not require the use of server or client certificates and supports Windows Active Directory and domains e Complete the fields in the Configure Profile screen If you re uncertain about some of the options your system administrator will be able to provide the correct information for your wireless ne
74. VH10 VEHICLE MOUNT COMPUTER USER GUIDE for Windows Embedded CE 6 0 VH10 VEHICLE MOUNT COMPUTER USER GUIDE 8000275 001 Rev A April 2015 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any electrical or mechanical means without permission in writing from us This includes electronic or mechanical means such as photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems The material in this manual is subject to change without notice The software is provided strictly on an as is basis All software including firmware furnished to the user is on a licensed basis We grant to the user a non transferable and non exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder licensed program Except as noted below such license may not be assigned sublicensed or otherwise transferred by the user without prior written consent from us No right to copy a licensed program in whole or in part is granted except as permitted under copyright law The user shall not modify merge or incorporate any form or portion of a licensed program with other program material create a derivative work from a licensed program or use a licensed program in a network without written permission from us The user agrees to maintain our copyright notice on the licensed programs delivered hereunder and to include the same on any authorized copies
75. Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Network Access The VH10 automatically loads the appropriate drivers to communicate with the USB Ethernet converters Network Addressing The host application uses standard TCP IP protocol to name locate and communicate with a specific VH10 on the network If a link is established between a VH10 and a host the application on the host and on the computer must have a recovery mechanism in the event that the VH10 is disconnected interrupting the link VH10 Mounting Accessories A WARNING Failure to install the mount correctly or modifications to the mount may result in serious injury or damage to property Contact Technical Support or your representative if you have problems installing this mount To ensure operator safety you must use a calibrated torque wrench and the supplied mounting hardware when fastening the computer and mount Use of this mount in vehicles driven on public roads or highways is prohibited Contact us for further details Before mounting a VH10 in a vehicle there are a number of operator safety issues that require careful attention When mounting a VH10 use only approved mounting hardware and mount ing parts which are specific to the VH10 model purchased An improperly mounted VH10 or use of non approved parts may result in one or more of the following operator injury property damage operator visibility obstruction operator distraction and or poor ease of egress for the op
76. a Full Clone and a Settings Only Clone A Full Clone contains all files most of the registry and the settings files AN IMPORTANT The target device for a Full Clone MUST have the same model type and OS build as the source otherwise problems can occur For example if the target device has a newer build of the OS the new build may have a different set of registry keys that may conflict with the source A Settings Only Clone can be copied to a wider array of devices but it should not be used as an autorestore profile Tap on the Create Clone button to begin the process Your VH10 model type and OS will be identified in the cloning statement to ensure that you target devices of the same type Give the clone profile a name and location then tap on Next Configuration 3 61 Total Recall 5 0 Click Next to create a clone profile of this device for another 8516 running Windows CE 6 0 Profile Name Profile Location Flash Disk al In this menu select All for a Full Clone or Selected Options for a Settings Only Clone If you choose Selected Options a menu will open to enable you to decide which options you want cloned Total Recall 5 0 l Total Recall 5 0 Clone Options TT Contacts and Email Info al T Deleted System files eo TC wi fi O Selected Options TC ops All files registry settings etc are cloned Managing Profiles You can view profiles and choose profile options from the menus in thi
77. a variety of host computers For detailed information please refer to the TekTerm Client Software User Manual PN 8000073 PartnerUp This app displays a number of pre loaded applications Tapping on an app in the list takes you to an associated web site The operator can then install the application If a license is required it can be obtained by sending an e mail to the software license mailbox or by contacting a Sales Representative from the contact web page www zebra com US EN Pages Contact Us WT mc idz psion us about contact psion offices Additional pieces of software such as a server must be obtained through us fs Partner Tapping on a preloaded client in this screen displays a drop down menu from which the operator can choose from an array of related options Power Properties This application provides Power Properties menus to view power status and configure power options rN Power e Inthe Control Panel choose the Power icon 3 36 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Status In the Power Properties dialog box open the Status tab to view battery details Power Properties Status Suspend Advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health External Charger State Remaining Power 4596 mah Full Capacity 5051 mah F GE Voltage 2 04 Current O mA Temperature 30 2 C Chemistry Li Ion Cycle Count 4 Serial Number BAOSOC336494 Power Saving Suspend e In the Power Propertie
78. ad Windows Mobile Device Center see below You can connect to a PC with a cable and e View VH10 files from Windows Explorer e Drag and drop files between the VH10 and the PC in the same way that you would between PC drives e Back up VH10 files to the PC restore them from the PC to the Vehicle Mount again etc Using Microsoft ActiveSync J NOTE If you use a serial port to connect devices like the VH10 to your desktop computer the connection may not succeed because ActiveSync has trouble connecting at non default baud rates To work around this problem set the ActiveSync baud rate on the desktop to use the same baud rate as the device You can set the baud rate by editing the registry on the desktop host computer To install ActiveSync follow the step by step instructions provided with the program s setup wizard For details go to the following website and type the name into the search box http www microsoft com downloads en default aspx Using Windows Mobile Device Center If you are running Windows Vista Windows 7 or later download Windows Mobile Device Center For instruc tions go to the following website and type the name into the search box http support microsoft com kb 931937 To transfer data between your PC and your Vehicle Mount e Tap on Start gt Computer to display the drives The VH10 will be visible here e Open drives files and folders as you would on your PC Display Properties e In Control Panel
79. al information e Choose Shortcuts gt System Tray When System Tray is chosen the taskbar icons become accessible To display the dialog box attached to an icon e Use the arrow keys to highlight an icon for example the Bluetooth icon e Press ENTER to display the Bluetooth menus Cycle Tasks When Cycle Tasks is selected and the Task Manager is not open you can cycle through active applications To cycle through your active applications e Choose Shortcuts gt Cycle Tasks or e Press ALT TAB Task Manager The Task Manager allows you to switch to another task or to end an active task To display the task manager window Getting To Know Your VH10 2 15 e Tap on Shortcuts gt Task Manager or e Press ALT ESC Task Manager Active Tasks Bluetooth Manager calendar Psion Inc Home Internet Settings The Settings sub menu includes the following settings Control Panel Network and Dial up Connections and Taskbar and Start Menu Figure 2 7 Settings Sub Menu Microsoft WordPad Control Panel The Control Panel contains applets used to configure hardware the operating system and the shell If your VH10 is running with the TekTerm application or another application additional configuration applets may appear in the Control Panel Network and Dial Up Connections The Network and Dial up Connections window allows you to configure the VH10 network interfaces or execute an existing
80. al located next to it ensure that the left external mag mount antenna is placed in a location where it can still communicate with the B uetooth peripheral Parameter Sub parameter Specifications Internal Antenna Type PCB substrate patch antenna Ampana Frequency Range 2400 2485 MHz lt 2 1 VSWR 1 9 dBi 2 4 2 5 GHz External Antenna Antenna Type Bluetooth will use the external antenna only when the 802 11a b g n external antenna option is selected Otherwise it will use the internal antenna Frequency Range Refer to specification of selected WiFi antenna Refer to specification of selected WiFi antenna AN IMPORTANT When the 802 11a b g n Standard Radio with external antenna is used the left antenna port carries the 802 11b g n Bluetooth signal If the VH10 is intended to be used with a Bluetooth peripheral located next to it ensure that the left external mag mount antenna is placed in a location that it can still communicate with the Bluetooth peripheral A 8 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide RA1202 Narrowband Radio General Specifica tions Radio Type FCC Compliance and Approval ETSI Compliance and Approvals Frequency Power RF Antenna Interface RX Sensitivity Power and Data Interface Transmitter Frequencies Channel Spacing Frequency Stability Power Output Conducted Radiated Emissions Adjacent Channel Power Digital Protocol Transmitter Intermodu lation Attenuation Trans
81. appear to be off When the time in the Suspend Timeout field elapses without any activity the unit enters suspend state In suspend state the VH10 CPU enters a sleep state and wireless communication is shut off The state of the device RAM contents is preserved Pressing ENTER wakes the system from suspend state Configuration 3 37 J Advanced e Inthe Power Properties dialog box open the Advanced tab Power Properties OK Status Suspend Advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health Allow suspend with Vi Active network interface v Active TCP IP connection Power on off with ignition Enabled Suspend delay None p Allow Suspend With This menu allows you to specify whether or not your unit will enter Suspend Mode while it is operating with an active PPP connection network interface or active TCP IP connection Power On Off With Ignition Option NOTE For this feature to be available appropriated wiring must be installed For detailed instructions for the electrical installation of the screen blanking option see Screen Blanking Option Wiring on page 4 24 This optional feature puts the VH10 in Suspend when the vehicle ignition is turned off and powers the VH10 on when the ignition is on You can enable this feature and set a delay time for the VH10 to go into Suspend When a delay time is specified a window appears on screen at the time of ignition off This window show
82. apping tab accessed from the Keyboard Properties dialog box 3 30 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Keyboard Properties OK x Scancode Remapping Lock Sequence al lt View all types gt el Ea Contrasti Jp Normal RES TAB Normal 0021 olumeUp Orange 3 total Can a The first column in the Scancode Remapping tab displays the scancodes in hexadecimal If the scancode is remapped to a virtual key that virtual key is displayed in the next column labelled V Key A virtual key that is Shifted or Unshifted is displayed in the third column labelled Function If the scancode is remapped to a function or a macro the first and second columns remain blank while the third column contains the function name or macro key number e g Macro 2 Adding a Remap To add a new remapping e Choose the Add button at the bottom of the dialog box The Remap Scancode dialog box is displayed Remap Scancode Label Scancode virtual Key Force Shifted 0 Function O Force Unshifted O Macro No Force e Type the scan code in hexadecimal in the field labelled Scancode J NOTE The Label field displays the default function of the scancode you are remapping Configuration 3 31 Virtual Key Function and Macro The radio buttons at the bottom of the dialog box allow you to define to what the scan code will be remapped Virtual Key Function or Macro When Virtual Key is selected you can choose to
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84. ates for your network e Saving and exiting the radio setup Once you ve completed the configuration press ENTER or tap on OK The connection you created will be listed in the Wireless Information tab as a preferred network The radio will search for the SSID and compare the WEP and authentication information you specified If there is a match between the Vehicle Mount settings and the access point settings the Vehicle Mount will communi cate on the network through the access point Assigning An IP Address If your network is not using a DHCP server you will need to assign an IP address Refer to IP Address on page 3 2 for details about assigning an IP address Name Server Refer to Name Servers on page 3 73 for details about this option Advanced Features To display the Advanced Wireless Settings dialog box e Tap on the Advanced button in the Wireless Information tab Refer to Figure C 5 Wireless Information on page C 3 This window lists the available preferred networks Figure C 8 Advanced Wireless Settings Advanced Wireless Settings OK Use Windows to configure my 3 3 wireless settings Windows will connect to the following networks whenever they are available Preference will be given to networks at the top of this list a delta Delete Properties a Automatically connect to non preferred networks Networks to access E available sl Rearranging Preferred Networks The VH10 attempts to co
85. atures User Interface Colour Touch Display 20 32 cm 8 diagonal VGA 800 x 480 Transflective High visibility option superior sunlight visibility with 640 cd m2 brightness Touchscreen Passive stylus or finger operation Optional heater Keyboard 67 key QWERTY and AZERTY available 12 dedicated function keys LED backlight Voice and Audio High volume beeper 93 dBA Optional Push to Talk speaker microphone Wireless Connectivity 802 11a b g n Standard Radio with Bluetooth coexistence Bluetooth V2 0 EDR RA1202 Narrowband Radio CCX v4 VH10 Views The following figures show the VH10 for detailed illustrations please see VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer Features on page 1 1 xiv VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 1 VH10 Front View standard unit Figure 2 VH10f Front View freezer unit Figure 3 Bottom Ports View VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer Features Figure 1 1 Front View Optional external Optional external antenna connector 1 antenna connectors 2 Power button Power LED Warning LED Function keys and Macro keys Display Function keys Orange Modifier key Macro keys Blue Modifier key SYM key ENTER POWER key 1 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 1 2 Bottom View cable bay cover in place Latch each side of cable bay cover Cable bay cover Power cable Beeper UART RS 232 ports Figure 1 3 Bottom View cable bay cover
86. aunch Keys icon S App Launch Keys To assign an application key ex Tap the Add button App Launch Keys key e Press the key you want to use to launch an application If an unsupported key is pressed a message appears on this screen letting you know The cursor moves to the App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the application to which you want to assign the application key If you need to you can Browse through the information in your VH10 until you locate the application you want to launch 3 6 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Select File to Map windows lil Demo5canner Sis DemoSignature e Once you ve selected the file you want to map tap on OK The cursor moves to the Data field Use this field if you need to define command line parameters for your appli cation If you don t want to assign any parameters you can leave the Data field blank If for example you want to assign an application launch key to launch the WordPad application you can leave this field blank If you want to assign an application launch key that will open a specific document in the WordPad application you need to browse to and choose that document while the cursor is in the Data field e Tapon OK App Launch Keys key Batra 0 App Windows explore nk Data Gat e f you need to Edit Remove or Add another App Launch Key you can do it from this final screen Other wise tap on OK to
87. certificates preinstalled in the computer My Certificates is the repository for the device s personal certificate store Other Authorities is the repository for the intermediate certificate store and Trusted Authorities is the repository for the Trusted Root certificate store Certificates Stores Class 2 Public Primary Certification Authority EI Class 3 Public Primary Certification Authority Entrust net Certification Authority 2048 H Entrust net Secure Server Certification Authorit Lists the certificates Equifax Secure Certificate Authority trusted by you GlobalSign Root CA You can import or remove certificates and view certificate information for any listing including names dates serial numbers etc For a detailed description about Certificate setup for both the server and client side devices VH10 Vehicle Mount Computers refer to the following website http technet microsoft com en us windowsserver dd448615 aspx 3 18 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Data Transfer between VH10 and a PC Data transfer options vary slightly depending on the type of operating system installed in your PC For Windows XP SP2 operating systems or earlier Microsoft ActiveSync connectivity software can be used to connect your VH10 to PCs If the Windows Vista Windows 7 or later operating system is installed in your PC ActiveSync is not required to transfer data between your VH10 and your PC you will need to downlo
88. ct to be available appropriate wiring must be installed see Figure 4 24 Connections To Vehicle DC Supply on page 4 22 The Ignition Detect application receives the ignition signal from a vehicle The Ignition Detect signal is transmitted through the existing 4 conductor CPC power cable On detection of the ignition signal the vehicle mount computer resumes or boots up and goes into suspend when the signal is dropped AN IMPORTANT If your vehicle was wired for a previous generation vehicle mount computer and was using the screen blanking feature please ensure that you are no longer feeding the screen blanking signals to the VH10 s main CPC power cable since these two signals are now being used for Ignition Detect Unlike the screen blanking cable the two ignition detect input terminals are not shorted to signal the ignition state Instead a positive voltage should be applied to the Ignition Detect Input terminal The voltage of the signal can be as high as the allowed external DC input voltage between 12VDC to 48VDC nominal In addition you must connect the Ignition Detect Input to the corresponding ground reference The diagram in Figure 4 25 Extension Cable Kit PN 13985 301 on page 4 24 shows the extension cable kit P N 13985 301 with the two smaller wires used to connect to the vehicle ignition The red and black leads of the two wires connect to the key switch of the ignition and the ground respectively Once these wires ar
89. d the result of the scan appear on the screen Note that this information is only displayed after a successful decode and is visible only while the scanner trigger is pressed When the trigger is released this information is cleared from the screen 3 50 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide J Scan Indicator When this parameter is enabled the laser warning logo appears on the display whenever the scanner is activated Scan Result Time sec The value assigned to the Scan Result Time parameter determines how long the scan results of a successful scan are displayed on the screen Time is measured in seconds and a value of 0 zero disables the param eter When you choose this option a dialog box appears where you can enter a value NOTE To remove the scan result from the screen before the Result Time has expired point the scanner away from the barcode and press the trigger Good Scan Beep and Bad Scan Beep These parameters determine whether or not the VH10 emits an audible scanner beep when a good successful scan or a bad unsuccessful scan is performed Set these parameters to either on to enable the beeper or off to disable it Multiple Beep Tones You can set the audible scanner beep to emit a series of three beeps instead of one Set this parameter to on to enable the multiple beep tones Soft Scan Timeout This parameter is used by the SDK Scan function soft scan starting a scan session via the SDK
90. disconnect your scanner from the VH10 scan the UNPAIR barcode label on the upper left side of the VH10 NOTE Ifthe scanner is out of range of the VH10 it may drop the connection To pair the scanner again scan the PAIR barcode on the front of the VH10 The Bluetooth GPRS WAN Connection The following steps describe how to set up an Internet data connection using a GSM cellular telephone with Bluetooth The VH10 communicates via Bluetooth to the cell phone which then accesses a WAN Wide Area Network and transfers data using GPRS 1 Enable the Dial Up Networking service in the cell phone 2 Make the phone discoverable 3 Pair the phone service with the VH10 Dial Up Networking service using the Bluetooth Manager For instructions on pairing devices refer to Pairing a Device on page 3 10 4 To set up the Internet parameters go to Control Panel gt Network And Dial up Connections Network and Dia 5 Tap on Make New Connection 7A SL ECOS101 EI GIE 6 In the dialog box choose Dial Up Connection Enter a name for your GPRS network connection Configuration 3 15 Make New Connection Type a name for the connection Wa ES network Select the connection type Dial Up Connection O Direct Connection O virtual Private Network CO Virtual Private Network L2TP gt EPF over Ethernet PPPoE 7 Choose the Next button to display the Modem dialog box Sc My Connection Select a modem TCP I
91. displays detailed battery information including actual battery capacity whereas the battery icon in the taskbar and the Battery Health pop up screen see Current Battery Health Meter on page 3 39 show the status of the useable battery capacity see Note below J NOTE The useable battery capacity is less than the actual battery capacity this is to maximize the life of the battery in the VH10 while still providing a typical UPS run time of one hour when fully charged AN IMPORTANT Battery Health is an estimate and should not be depended on to provide a 100 account of battery condition Configuration 3 39 e In the Power Properties dialog box open the Battery Health tab Power Properties Status Suspend Advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Wakeup Sources Battery Health Current Battery Health Add health colour to the Taskbar Battery tray icon Show popup UI on device resume Once for each Rating decrease sl Show cycle count in Ul lo seconds to auto dismiss UI Pl Edit descriptions for Ratings Current Battery Health Meter The Current Battery Health Meter default values are shown here as Excellent Used and Battery should be replaced If you tap on the battery icon in the taskbar a pop up screen will show the status of the battery The image below shows the default Excellent status screen Battery Health Battery Health KKK Excellent Enable Batter
92. e connected the VH10 will be switched on or off depending on the state of the vehicle ignition key AN IMPORTANT When connecting to an ignition switch using the extension cable PN 13985 301 make sure the wires of different polarities are reliably secured away from each other or are separated with reliably secured certified insulation A minimum distance of 2 8mm or 0 4mm distance through insulation is required for the separation It is recommended that the ignition connecting cables be protected by a fuse of the follow ing type 5x20mm T 125mA L 250V for example a Wickmann 195 125mA 250 V fuse 4 24 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide A Figure 4 25 Extension Cable Kit PN 13985 301 CON 2 PINOUT WIRE GAUGE 1 WRI RED 14AWG WIR1 BLK 14AWG Vehicle Battery Positive Nag Uro 14 AWG Mya Ignition Signal Positive l 22 AWG Ignition Signal Negative Ground l Vehicle Battery Negative Ground Screen Blanking Option Wiring The optional Screen Blanking program turns the screen off when the vehicle is moving and back on when the vehicle is stopped The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to enable or disable this feature and set a delay time for the screen to turn off and on e Inthe Display Properties dialog box open the Screen Blanking tab Display Properties Backlight Screen Blanking Turns the screen off when the vehicle is moving and back o
93. e Temperature 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F e Humidity operating 5 to 95 RH non condensing e Rain Dust IEC 529 classification IP66 e Shock and Vibration IEC 60721 3 5M3 VH10 Specifications A 3 Freezer VH10f A Operating Temperature 30 C to 50 C 22 F to 122 F Storage Temperature 30 C to 60 C 22 F to 140 F Humidity operating 5 to 95 RH condensing with internal heating Heater Control heaters Rain Dust IEC 529 classification IP66 Shock and Vibration IEC 60721 3 5M3 IMPORTANT VH10f Freezer Model Installation In order for sufficient drainage of the VH10f the unit should sit at an angle of at least 30 degrees Regulatory Approvals Worldwide Safety EMC RF CE Mark RoHS compliant WEEE compliant REACH compliant External Barcode Scanners Supported Types Hand held scanners and imagers connected via USB RS 232 or Bluetooth Interface Via FF UART RS 232 port or USB port Decoded Codes Supported Dependent on external scanner choice Code Discrimination Automatic for all selected codes Decoded input is external scanner dependent Specifications Refer to the scanner specific programming manual provided by the manufacturer Wireless Radios 802 11a b g n Standard Radio Parameter Sub parameter Specification Form Factor Embedded surface mount module 11 4 x 9 4 mm This is a combo module containing both Wi Fi 802 11a b g n and Bluetooth V2 1 E
94. e hand held frequently operates on the fringe of coverage this parameter should be set to Slow D 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Edit Channel Frequencies Narrowband Radio OK Basic Channels Select the active Channels 462 9625 462 5625 464 6375 464 6575 Channel switch speed Slow el N Edit Edit i i D channel switch E d frequencies order a7 se l ah SS e Click on the Edit channel frequencies button in the bottom left corner of the tab to display the Edit dialog box Edit Channel Frequencies OK Receive MHz Transmit MHz EN e In the appropriate channel field type the Receive and Transmit frequency for the channel and click OK You can either edit an existing frequency if required or assign new frequencies for a new channel keeping in mind that you can only use frequency pairs assigned to your license Edit Switch Order Narrowband Radio OK Basic Channel Select the active Channels 462 59625 462 5625 464 6375 464 6575 Channel switch speed Slow el Edit a N Edit D channel switch frequencies NS order ai GEET When a channel is out of range the Edit switch order screen allows you to indicate the order in which channels will switch Edit switch order the button is rarely used It is used when the order of channel switching needs to be tightly controlled It is not recommended that Edit switch order be used without a clear understanding of how to order
95. e not used Encryption AES Authentication wPaz Network key Key index i The key is provided automatically Enable 802 1 authentication Type the appropriate SSID Service Set Identifier in the Network name SSID dialog box The Network name field can contain a maximum of 32 characters The name assigned here is listed as a preferred network AN IMPORTANT Keep in mind that the VH10 will only communicate with access points that are configured with the same SSID Ad Hoc And Infrastructure If you are using an Infrastructure network one in which the Vehicle Mounts must pass data through an access point leave the check box next to This is an ad hoc network blank If you are using an Ad Hoc network a network in which the Vehicle Mounts pass data directly to other Ad Hoc devices without an access point add a checkmark in the check box next to This is an ad hoc network to enable Ad Hoc C 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Encryption WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy encryption prevents others from accidentally accessing your network If you are not using encryption you can choose Disabled from the drop down encryption menu Otherwise leave this field as is AES Advanced Encryption Standard is a standard for protecting data through encryption AES supposes key sizes of 128 bits 192 bits and 256 bits and will serve as a replacement for the Data Encryption Stand ard DES which has a key s
96. eature has two profiles that function automatically Defog Profile and Sustaining Profile Defog Profile The heaters enter into the Defog Profile when there is a sudden change in ambient temperature registered by the display panel sensor This happens automatically when the computer moves between hot and cold environments A change in the ambient temperature of 2 C during a three minute duration is an early indication that the computer is moving into or out of a freezer environment This rapid change in ambient temperature is used as a trigger to enable the display panel and keyboard heaters to turn on to prevent condensation build up on those modules The Defog Profile lasts approximately 15 minutes The other heaters Main Interface Board External Connector are powered OFF When the Defog Profile completes the heaters switch to Sustaining Profile Sustaining Profile In Sustaining Profile all heaters are powered ON or OFF based on the ambient temperature sensed There are two temperature settings used to decide whether each individual module heater turns on or off These settings are not user configurable e Turn ON temperature If the module s temperature sensor registers below or equal to the Turn ON tem perature measured the heater is turned ON e Turn OFF temperature If the module s temperature sensor registers above or equal to the Turn OFF tem perature the heater is turned OFF Sustaining Profile will be act
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99. een you can choose from four options Create Backup Create Clone Manage Profile and Delete Profile 3 60 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Creating a Backup e Tap on the Create Backup button to begin the process Total Recall 5 0 Click Start to create a backup profile for this device Profile Name Defaulte Profile Location Start This dialog box displays the Profile Name and the storage destination for the profile file e Inthe Profile Name field type a name for a profile If you want to choose another location for your backup file optional tap on the button to the right of the Profile Location field and choose one of a number of folders AN IMPORTANT Store profiles on a persistent drive since profiles not stored in persistent memory Flash Disk external USB drive will be erased during a clean boot When performing an autorestore the program only searches for the profile located in the Flash Disk TotalRecall folder If you store your profile anywhere else it will not be restored Only one profile can reside in that folder Tap on Start A backup of the current settings will be created and saved to the specified location The unit will then reboot To view profiles and choose restore options refer to Managing Profiles on page 3 61 Creating a Clone Cloning allows you to copy settings or configurations from one computer to another There are two types of clones to choose from
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101. ented by longer filled bars within this icon d A A d ad d e Good Weak No Radio Reception Reception Link Bluetooth Radio This icon displayed in the taskbar represents the installed Bluetooth radio Fa Input Panel You can tap the Input Panel icon to activate the soft keyboard application Audio Indicators The VH10 beeper emits a sound when a key is pressed a keyboard character is rejected scan input is accepted or rejected an operator s entry does not match in a match field etc To adjust the volume see Volume Adjustments on page 3 66 Scanners and Imagers AN IMPORTANT _ It is critical that you review the Laser Warnings in the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer Regulatory amp Warranty Guide PN 8000279 before using any of the scanners described in this chapter The VH10 supports a wide range of scanner options to address a variety of user application requirements Decoded scanners must be configured by scanning special configuration barcodes In these cases the scanner manufacturer provides programming manuals for configuration purposes Refer to the following sections for detailed information e Supported Types Handheld scanners and imagers connected via USB RS 232 or Bluetooth see Exter nal Barcode Scanners on page A 3 e Interface FF UART RS 232 port or USB port see Appendix B Port Pinouts e Configuration Scanners on page 3 48 and Manage Triggers on page 3 32 e Scanning Techniques on page 2 7 below
102. er source will no longer generate key data or perform its normal function For example if the space button is used as a trigger source it will not be able to send space characters to applications Configuration 3 33 Double Click When a key is pressed and released then pressed again within the configured time between 0 to 1000 msec a double click occurs See also Trigger Press Type on page 3 34 Show All Modules By default the trigger mapping list only shows active mappings Mappings for drivers or applications that are not currently active are not normally displayed By checking this check box all mappings both active and inac tive are displayed Add Tapping this button brings up the Add Mapping dialog see Add and Edit Trigger Mapping on page 3 33 so that you can add new trigger mappings Edit Tapping this button brings up the Edit Mapping dialog see Add and Edit Trigger Mapping on page 3 33 so that you can edit existing trigger mappings Remove Tapping this button removes an existing mapping OK The OK button in the top right of the Manage Triggers screen saves all changes made If the cancel button X is tapped instead or the ESC key is pressed all changes will be discarded Add and Edit Trigger Mapping These dialogs allow you to add and edit trigger mappings Add Mapping Edit Mapping OK Source JAWI Ext Trigger el Trigger kev Add Source Grip Trigger kbd el Add Key Trigger Type Trig
103. erating system installed in your PC Various options exist depending on whether you are using Windows XP or earlier Windows Vista Windows 7 or later For information on connecting the VH10 to a PC please refer to Data Transfer between VH10 and a PC on page 3 18 The VH10 contains an integrated 802 11a b g n radio module The Wi Fi Config application is used to configure the radio for one or more wireless network profiles To configure the radio follow the steps outlined under the heading Wi Fi Config on page 3 67 To configure your Bluetooth settings please go to Bluetooth cu on page 3 6 To see the radio specifications please go to Wireless Radios on page A 3 Operating System e Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 The Keyboard The VH10 is available with an integrated keyboard in either QWERTY or AZERTY alphanumeric keyboard layout It features 67 keys 12 direct function keys and an LED backlight Most of the keys on the keyboard operate much like a desktop computer Where a key or key function is not consistent with the PC keyboard those differences are described in the following sections There are a number of modifier keys that provide access to additional keys and system functions as described in The BLUE modifier key provides access to additional keys and system functions These functions are colour coded in blue print on the key caps 2 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 2 1 Keyboard Layout
104. erator We strongly recommend that you seek professional mounting advice from the vehicle manufacturer If it is necessary to mount the VH10 overhead or in any position that could cause injury to the operator should the unit fall it is critical that a secondary tether or other failsafe device be installed The following restrictions must be strictly enforced Do not use the mount and or the VH10 as a hand hold Using the mount in this manner may cause the person to fall or dislodge the mounting hardware and or mounts Do not add weight or attach any other items to the mount or VH10 Additional elements may fall causing injury or may increase the chance of failure and or damage in mounting hardware and or mounts Mounts used in industrial or vibration generating environments may be subjected to fatigue stress and or part wear A periodic inspection of the mounting hardware and mounts should be performed to ensure parts are retightened to the correct torque free of fractures excessive wear and or other environmental damage Any parts found to be unsafe should be removed and replaced immediately After inspection or replacement of parts readjust the mount as out lined in the pertinent sections below Cable routing within a vehicle cab also requires careful consideration especially for sepa rately connected scanners and other devices with loose cables If you are unable to obtain suitable advice contact us for assistance Note also that
105. es You may have the option of connecting power before or after the key switch It is preferable to wire the VH10 after the key switch that is the VH10 cannot be switched on without turning the vehicle key on 4 22 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Installing the Power Pre regulator AN IMPORTANT The power extension cable Model CA1210 positive lead is red and the negative lead is black It is recommended that all connections be secured with electrical tape or heat shrink to prevent contaminants from degrading the connection 1 Attach the pre regulator cable with male connector to the power extension cable Model CA1210 which has been installed on the vehicle 2 Next connect the pre regulator cable with female connector either directly to the VH10 power cable or to the power extension cable Model CA1220 see Figure 4 24 Connections To Vehicle DC Supply on page 4 22 Figure 4 24 Connections To Vehicle DC Supply Without Power Pre regulator With Power Pre regulator For vehicles with DC power 48V or less For vehicles with DC power greater than 48V OD DOG Do DD Doc DOO DD DD do C4 ODDODODDDDD0D DD Oooo00000000000 Cooo0o0000obooooo oooca0000n00CcoS DB9 cable DB9 cable YEO pewelecen e Lines to screen blanking MU POWEE CADI Lines to screen blanking sensor optional sensor optional Lines to ignition switch Lines to ignition switch optional optional Power pre regula
106. fault so that anyone attempting to use the keyboard will see the key sequence they will need to enter to unlock the keyboard displayed on the screen A locked keyboard icon is displayed in the softkey bar when the keyboard is locked Locked Keyboard Icon e Type the key sequence to unlock the keyboard Manage Triggers Allows you to configure how barcode scanners and other devices such as RFID readers are triggered You can configure the trigger ID for each trigger button for both single and double click and the double click time e Inthe Control Panel choose the Manage Triggers icon e Manage Triggers e Inthe Manage Triggers screen you ll see a list of trigger mappings Manage Triggers Trigger kbd Up Down DcskeyboardWedge 347 L Side Scan Up Down Dicskeyboardedge 350 H Side Scan Up Down DcskeyboardyWedge 351 Scan Up Down Dicskeyboardedge 346 Symbol key UpDown Psion Soft Input Panel Double click 0 1000 msec 250 Show all modules Trigger Mappings A trigger mapping is an association between a particular key on the keyboard and a driver or application the module s of the trigger source When the specified key is pressed the owner for example a decoded scanner is sent a message AN IMPORTANT Itis not possible to have two or more identical mappings for example F1 cannot be mapped to the Decoded Scanner twice even if the trigger type is different A keyboard key that is used as a trigg
107. fe place PC Connection Enables direct connection to a desktop computer or through ActiveSync see Data Transfer between VH10 and a PC on page 3 18 Selecting the Change Connection button allows you to change the type of direct connection to your PC Power Displays the power status and configuring options including Suspend Power on off with ignition etc Kiosk Kiosk enables you to customize your computer settings remove or add shortcuts to the desktop and Control Panel and lock down access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security With Kiosk and Kiosk Shell see The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2 16 you can customize the entire look and feel of your User Experience Quick Defrost The optional Heater Control feature for the VH10f is used in cold environments to prevent condensation from developing on or inside the VH10f For details see Quick Defrost Heater Settings for VH10f on page 3 45 Region and Language Allows you to specify the local language that is to be displayed on the Vehicle Mount screen along with the format of numbers currency time and date for your region Remove Programs Lists the programs that can be removed from your unit To remove a program select it and then click on the Remove button Scanners Provides dialog boxes in which you can tailor barcode options and change the VH10 scanner port settings Storage Manager Allows you to view informat
108. force SHIFT to be on or off when the virtual key is sent If No Force is selected the shift state is dependent on whether the shift state is on or off at the time the virtual key is sent When Function is selected a list of valid functions appears in the dialog box When Macro is selected the macro keys available on your unit are listed in the dialog box e Choose Virtual Key Function or Macro e Choose a function from the Function list in the dialog box and tap on OK Editing a Scancode Remap To edit a scancode e Inthe Scancode Remapping tab tap on the remap you want to edit e Tap on the Edit button and make the appropriate changes e Tapon OK to save your changes Removing a Remap To delete a remap e Inthe Scancode Remapping tab highlight the scancode you want to delete and tap Remove e Tapon OK Lock Sequence The Lock Sequence menu allows you to lock the keyboard to prevent keys from being pressed accidentally Keyboard Properties Show popup message Keyboard locked at startup Lei Disable touch screen on lock key Sequence Orange Blue Eksp e To lock the keyboard tap in the check box next to Enable key lock sequence e Tap in the check box next to Keyboard locked at startup e Inthe Key Sequence drop down menu choose the key sequence you need to unlock the keyboard 3 32 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide J NOTE Itis useful to leave the Show popup message enabled de
109. function instead of a physical user trigger press The value assigned to this parameter determines the soft scan timeout from 7 to 10 sec default is 3 sec Scan Log File If this parameter is enabled the input barcode and the modified translated output barcode are logged in the file Flash Disk ScanLog txt Keep in mind that if Scan Log File is enabled there is a slight performance reduction when performing multiple scans since the log file is written to persistent storage Data Handling Codepage If you are encountering a scan failure because there is an unrecognized language character in the barcode the Codepage option may correct the problem by allowing the SO 8859 1 Latin 1 codepage to be used The default value is Default Local ASCII IMPORTANT Do not change this parameter from the default setting unless you are certain that it will correct your scan problem Data Transmission There are two methods of data transmission between the scanner and VH10 Wedge data and Paste data If Wedge data is chosen each character that composes the barcode data is turned into a keyboard sequence that is transmitted to the cursor location of the current application that is to the application it looks like the barcode data was typed on the keyboard If Paste data is enabled the barcode output is copied to the system clipboard and then automatically pasted to an application The default value is Wedge data NOTE Although the Paste data option i
110. g the value at Normal is the standard default baseline that works well in most cases Changing the value to Aggressive will cause the roaming attempts to be more aggressive fewer packet losses will trigger the roam attempt 2 4GHz Channel Selection This limits the number of channels that the radio will scan for the selected WLAN network SSID By limiting the number of channels that the radio has to scan response time is improved during roaming Concluding the Wi Fi Configuration If you ve made changes in the Advanced menus you will need to warm reset your VH10 Choose Start gt Shutdown gt Warm Reset e A dialog box is displayed letting you know that you will lose all unsaved data Tap on OK Once the reset is complete if you checked the box next to Use Windows to configure my wireless settings the Wireless Zero Config screen is displayed on the computer Refer to Appendix C Wireless Zero Config Settings for details 3 76 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Monitoring the Network Connection The radio signal icon in the taskbar indicates the strength of the communication link with an 802 11 access point To access the radio signal icon e Tap on the radio icon in the taskbar to display the wireless statistics dialog box To access the radio signal icon using the keyboard e Press the BLUE MENU key to display the Start Menu e Highlight Shortcuts and then choose System Tray from the sub menu e Use the LEFT and
111. ger press type Up Down Up Down O Double Click CO Double click Module to trigger Trigger Owner Ocskeyboardwedge 347 el Decoded Scanner el Show all modules Show all modules Trigger Key This drop down list allows you to specify the source of the trigger events such as the Scan etc for the trigger module selected 3 34 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide V NOTE Itis possible to map the same source to different modules for example to both the Imager and Decoded Scanner If so both devices operations will occur simultaneously This is not recom mended in most cases especially with devices such as Imagers or RFID Readers It is also possible to map different sources to the same module for example two different trig ger keys can be mapped to the RFID File System Add Key Only existing trigger sources are shown in the Source combo box To add a new source to this list tap on the Add Key button A dialog will pop up and allow you to select the keyboard key to use as a trigger source Trigger key Soft Scan el Add Key New Trigger Key Press a key to use as a trigger source Cancel Trigger Press Type You can enable either an Up Down or Double Click response to a trigger press Normally when a trigger keyboard key etc is pressed and released a trigger down event is sent to the owner that is the appli cation receiving the trigger press information followed by
112. h O lf communication quality falls below the channel quality percentage specified in the Advanced tab under Low CQ note that this tab is restricted to authorized personnel only the channels entered in the Manual switch order are considered for channel switching The channel search is carried out in the order in which the channels were selected D 6 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Advanced Tab The Advanced tab contains protected parameters that are only available to authorized personnel Tune Poll Settings e Tap on the Tune Poll Timings button in the bottom left corner of the Statistics screen to display the options sCHl cosas O Rs Ki abt O poll hdr O polltmo 820 frm O roy O ert O errhdr L errbd O err 7 modech 7 E Use the following website to identify the appropriate polling parameter values http www ingenuityworking com knowledge w knowledgebase narrow band polling protocol parameter settings aspx AN IMPORTANT These parameters should not be changed without a clear understanding of radio protocol timing Statistics Screen e Tap on the Narrowband radio icon in the taskbar to display the Statistics screen These statistics are updated every second while the dialog box is displayed The following table provides a brief description of these protocol and radio statistics Tune Poll Settings D 7 Protocol Statistics Rx pmsg Rx poll Rx polltmo Rx abt Rx hdr Tx m
113. he Bluetooth application in the Control Panel In addition review the manual shipped with your Bluetooth device to determine the method used to associate with the VH10 J NOTE The Bluetooth radio uses an internal antenna For further information on 802 11b g n Bluetooth co existence please see Antennas on page A 6 e Inthe Control Panel choose the Bluetooth icon to display the Bluetooth Manager screen 3 Bluetooth The Bluetooth Manager allows users to search pair and connect to other Bluetooth devices within their personal area network The Bluetooth radio is disabled by default Before you begin the setup process e Tap on the Mode tab and tap in the check box next to Turn on Bluetooth Tap on OK When the radio is enabled a Bluetooth icon appears on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen It is ready for setup Paired This tab lists all paired devices and their corresponding services The format of the name is lt Device Name gt lt Service Name gt Additional information may appear in this screen such as the Port Numbers for Serial Profiles service Paired Device Servers Mode Select device to view options TORSWE 018 FrinterPort To learn how to scan for devices to pair review Device on page 3 8 J NOTE If a service is actively paired and connected the device and its services are displayed in bold type face in this list e Tapon an item in the Paired tab to display an associated pop up menu 3 8 VH10
114. hen the VH10 is on UPS Battery Power the display backlight is automatically dimmed the keyboard backlight is turned off heaters are automatically switched off and the powered external ports are limited to a total of 1A Please see the following sections for detailed battery information e Calibration and power settings Power Properties on page 3 35 e Specifications Power Management on page A 2 The optional UPS battery can provide one hour run time typical and 15 minutes run time minimum UPS run time will be dependent on radio usage and the peripherals connected to the VH10 external ports during UPS mode The UPS battery run time may reduce as operating temperature cools Note that charging of the UPS battery is fully controlled by the VH10 based on battery condition and environmental temperature Charging will only occur when the temperature of the battery is between 0 C and 40 C 1 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide J NOTE f a UPS battery is installed and a brown out situation occurs the VH10 will enter UPS mode in which the terminal will continue to run normally with limited functionality e g display backlight dimmed keyboard backlight and heaters turned off The VH10 will switch back to normal mode when external power is restored Switching the VH10 On and Off Pressing the Power button on the top left of the VH10 connects the unit to external power and boots the computer Pressing the Power button again d
115. ion about the storage devices that are present For details see Storage Manager on page 3 54 Stylus Adjusts how Windows Embedded CE recognizes your double tap as slow or rapid successive taps In the Calibration tab you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the Recalibrate button and following the directions on the screen Configuration 3 5 System You can display the system and memory properties as well as create your device name In the Memory tab you can allocate memory between storage memory and program memory System Properties Identifies the computer s software and hardware components indicating which components are installed their version or part numbers and whether they are enabled or disabled Total Recall Provides access to a backup restore and deployment utility to maintain applications and settings over cold reboots and for multiple devices Tweakit Allows you to change Advanced System Settings interface network and servers User System Settings display font size and provides the Registry Editor Volume amp Sounds Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like warnings key clicks and screen taps You can also configure system Windows sounds and wav files App Launch Keys The App Launch Keys icon allows you to map a key to an application so that you can then launch the applica tion from a single key press e Inthe Control Panel choose the App L
116. ious different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security lt J NOTE The Desktop theme can be changed from the default Windows Classic Shell to the Kiosk Shell either in the Kiosk Access settings see Other Shell Themes on page 3 43 or by tapping on the Desktop icon Kiosk Shell see The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2 16 e Inthe Control Panel choose the Kiosk icon Kiosk When opening the Kiosk application the Kiosk Access dialog will come up that enables you to either proceed to the Kiosk Settings menus or change from you current Access mode to the other Administrator or User The computer must be reset following a change and a confirmation will appear to enable you to continue or dismiss the change Administrator mode is active Ki Remain in Administrator mode Change to User mode Ei User mode is active E A device reset is recommended to ensure full functionality reset now Configure Psion Settings When opening the Kiosk Settings option the following menus will be available Configuration 3 41 Figure 3 4 Kiosk Settings Administrator password Shell Settings Restrictions Control Panel Settings Import Export to File Cl S 1 Administrator password is currently not set Administrator Password By setting an Administrator Password you can limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security The default sec
117. is required for voltages above 48VDC Applying a voltage above 48VDC without the pre regulator or reversing polarity may result in permanent damage to the VH10 and will void the product warranty A 1 8 meter 6 ft power extension cable Model CA1210 is supplied with your VH10 This cable should be wired to a filtered fused maximum 10A accessory supply on the vehicle When connecting a power pre regu lator to a vehicle please follow the instructions in the installation sheet supplied with the extension cable AN IMPORTANT Do not use the optional diode choke assembly that maybe included in the extension cable package The VH10 does not require the diode choke assembly It is only intended for older vehicle mount computers that draw less than a 6A current e g 82xx 8525 8530 If you are using a truck already wired for an older vehicle mount computer check for and REMOVE any diode choke assembly before installing the VH10 The VH10 draws no more than 10A less if the accessory supply is greater than 12V Any additional wiring minimum 18 gauge connectors or disconnects used should be rated for at least 90 VDC 10A The red lead of the power cable protected by a cable conduit attaches to the positive vehicle supply The black lead connects to the negative supply this should be connected to a proper terminal block and not to the vehicle body The VH10 is fully isolated and can be used with both negative and positive chassis vehicl
118. isconnects the unit from external power and therefore draws no power from the vehicle When the VH10 is connected to external power and in Suspend state Display Screen off Power status LED colour is solid amber holding down the ENTER key on the keyboard wakes the computer Pressing the BLUE key then the ENTER key puts the unit into Suspend which still allows it to draw power from the vehicle af NOTE When pressing the ENTER key to wake the unit from Suspend the screen in which you were working before the computer entered suspend state is displayed Resetting the VH10 To perform a warm or cold reset you can access the menu by going to the Windows menu Siart gt Shutdown Alternatively you can use the keyboard shortcuts described below J NOTE If your Desktop is switched to the Kiosk Shell refer to The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2 16 resetting the unit is done solely by use of the keyboard shortcuts Performing a Warm Reset During a warm reset running programs are halted The contents of the file system RAM Disk Flash Disk and the registry are preserved e Press and hold down the BLUE key and the ENTER key simultaneously for a minimum of six seconds J NOTE You need to reset your VH10 after configuring the radio by switching between Windows Zero Config and WiFi Config Performing a Cold Reset A cold reset reinitializes all hardware All RAM including the RAM Disk is erased Non volatile storage such as the
119. itive User experience ke Use this picture as the background Windows ShellThemes Ingen eg Disable access to the Notifications Launch an application on Startup l O a Administrator Key Sequence Shift Blue 0 el shift Blue 0 el T Launch an application on Startup Administrator Key Sequence The following options can be enabled or disabled in the Kiosk Shell Desktop themes shown in the drop down list as Windows Classic Shell Clear Run Ingenuity Active Glow and Flip Side Blue J NOTE The Desktop theme can be changed from the default Windows Classic Shell to one of the Kiosk themes shown here but by tapping on the Desktop icon Kiosk Shell see The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2 16 the Ingenuity theme is automatically loaded The computer must be reset in order for the shell to change e Use this picture as the background You can select a picture as the Desktop background e Notifications If disabled the Notifications tooltips will still display e Launch an application Startup A window is displayed listing all of the installed and added applica tions Any applications selected will startup after a reboot The following item is not optional e Administrator Key Sequence Sets the key sequence to open Kiosk Access Restrictions This section deals with items that are by default available to users but can be restricted by an administrator 3 44 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide
120. ive only once the Defog Profile is completed or if the computer moved into a stable temperature environment The display panel heater is turned OFF only when its sensor reaches 45 C Quick Defrost Settings The individual heaters for the computer modules can be monitored and the duration of time for them to remain on during Suspend mode can be configured e inthe Control Panel choose the Quick Defrost icon wd Quick Defrost Settings e The Quick Defrost application opens in the Settings tab This option allows you to maintain heat for a limited time when the computer enters Suspend mode Once the timeout expires the heater will stay off while the computer is in Suspend Configuration 3 47 Quick Defrost Settings Heater Info Suspend Timeout Maintains heater control in suspend 2 3 Minute s Configuration changes will affect power consumption Heater Info e Inthe Quick Defrost dialog box open the Heater Info tab This dialog box allows you to monitor the status of each heater and test the entire system Quick Defrost Or System Test Turns on all heaters for 0 mW Temperature 23 oC Status Heater System The LED state for this parameter indicates whether the communication with the Quick Defrost hardware is successful green or unsuccessful grey Status Individual Heaters The LED state for this parameter indicates whether the connection with the Quick Defrost hardware
121. ize your computer settings remove or add shortcuts to the Favourites Bar and Control Panel and limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security For details see Kiosk Access on page 3 40 To change your Desktop background refer to Shell Settings on page 3 42 To open Kiosk e Tap on the Kiosk Access icon in the Favourites Bar Restoring the Windows Classic Shell The default Desktop appearance and actions can be restored by tapping on the Kiosk Shell icon in the Favourites Bar V Getting To Know Your VH10 2 19 Figure 2 9 Shell Switch to Windows Classic Shell Desktop Kiosk Shell a Gl Switching the PsionvU Shell requires a device reset All unsaved data will be lost Switch the Shell and reset now NOTE The VH10 will be reset if you choose to switch shells General Maintenance Caring for the Touchscreen The touchscreen is covered with a thin flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and is susceptible to abrasions and scratches Using sharp objects on the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic or crack the internal conduc tive coating The chemicals listed below must not come into contact with the touchscreen e mustard e ketchup e sodium hydroxide e concentrated caustic solutions e benzyl alcohol e concentrated acids If the touchscreen is used in har
122. ize of 56 bits In addition to the increased security that comes with larger key sizes the AES algorithm is a symmetrical block cipher that can encrypt encipher and decrypt decipher information e Authentication 802 11 supposes several subtypes of network authentication services Open Shared WPA and WPA PSK Under Open authentication any wireless station can request authentication The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity of the sending station The receiving station then sends back a frame that indicates whether it recognizes the identity of the sending station Under Shared authentication each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802 11 wireless network communications channel Under WPA and WPA PSK authentication the use of 802 1x authentication is required For wireless net works without a Remote Authentication Dial In User Service RADIUS infrastructure WPA supposes the use of a preshared key For wireless networks with a RADIUS infrastructure Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP and RADIUS is supposed e Network Key This text box is used to specify a 5 or 13 ASCII character sequence or an equivalent 10 or 26 Hexadecimal digit sequence that matches the active WEP key on the access point To assign a Network key highlight The key is provided automaticall
123. k requirements If for example you are using a different type of security for your network the fields you complete may not match those described here e Enter the SSID Service Set Identifier for your network Configure Profile OK SSID Production Auth Mode Open Authentication Mode The VH10 supports several classes of authentication Open WEP WPA WPA2 Personal PSK Enterprise CCKM WPA CCKM WPA2 and 802 1x with EAP Tapping on the Auth Mode menu displays your authentica tion options Configuration 3 69 S5ID Auth Mode 802 1X WP5 Personal PSK WiP5 Enterprise EAP WPA2 Personal PSK WPA2 Enterprise EOP CCKM WPA COKM WPAZ J NOTE Each Auth Mode has a unique Configure Profile screen attached to it with fields appropriate to the authorization mode you ve chosen Open Authentication Open authentication does not provide security When this option is chosen the VH10 will connect to wireless networks which do not use authentication or encryption WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP provides static security to prevent others from accidentally accessing your network If you choose this option you can specify the type of WEP authentication Open or Shared the WEP security key length 64 bit or 128 bit and the key type ASCII or Hex WEP Key fields are also provided where you can specify a 5 or 13 ASCII character sequence or an equivalent 10 or 26 Hexadecimal digit sequence that matches
124. lar Base 4 10 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Positioning the VH10 Place the VH10 into the position best corresponding to the RAM hardware used see Figure 4 9 Circular Base and Vesa Base Mount Orientations on page 4 10 and tighten by hand until secure Refer to VH10 Mounting Accessories on page 4 6 for warnings and proper tightening technique Mount orientations shown in Figure 4 9 Circular Base and Vesa Base Mount Orientations on page 4 10 are considered the preferred configura tions for the Circular Base to Platform and the Vesa Base to Platform Figure 4 9 Circular Base and Vesa Base Mount Orientations Optional Mount Kits One of the mounting kits shown in Figure 4 10 Optional Mount Kits on page 4 10 may be substituted for the Vesa Base G or the circular base H when mounting to a post or forklift roll cage To Install Mount the Clamp Base and Lower Base around the shaft Place the Screw through the Clamp and the Lower Base and affix with the Nut Torque to 26 in Ibs Secure the RAM Standard Arm F by inserting the RAM Balls into both ends of the arm sockets Figure 4 10 Optional Mount Kits M13509 Accessories 4 11 A IMPORTANT Plate bases are not recommended for forklift mounting solutions If a plate rather than a clamp base is used you will need to penetrate into the structure of the vehicle a process requiring additional hardware The following
125. le height or easily released from the mount as needed see Mount Assembly on page 4 11 The mounting platform on which you secure the computer must be strong enough to support 25 kg Never attach the mount to a plastic dash or a wooden platform without the appropriate backing plate and bracing When selecting a mounting location you must provide the operator access at the top bottom and sides Accessories 4 17 Mount Assemblies To assemble the Cantilever Mount and the variety of bracket options refer to the legend associated with and the sections that follow e Cantilever Mount Assembly on page 4 17 e Cantilever Mount with RAM Mount on page 4 18 e Cantilever Mount with Quick Release Mount on page 4 19 Figure Legend Description Part Number Oxide L U Bolt 5 16 18 X 3 Long Zinc 9010660 Kit N Nut 5 16 Zinc Flanged Loc nut 9010660 Kit T Washer 1 4 Flat Stainless Steel 9008787 A Washer 1 4 Split Lock Stainless Steel 9008777 Y Screw 1 4 20X0 75 Pan Head Philps Driver 9008793 Stainless Steel Cantilever Mount Assembly 1 Install the Cantilever Mount to the Forklift Post In four places insert the Screw A through the Split Lock Washer B Backing Plate C Cantilever Cylinder D through the Split Lock Washer B then affix with Nut E 2 Torque to 20 Ibf ft 2 0 Ibf ft 4 18 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 4 19 Cantilever Mount Assembly Forklift post Cantilever Moun
126. lue from 1 to 3840 must be assigned for each unit to identify each hand held over the radio link Initially this field is set to O to prevent radio communication Starting Channel This parameter determines the initial operating radio channel of the hand held When the unit is first powered on and channel selection is set to auto refer to Radio Address on page D 2 a starting channel is automati cally chosen Otherwise a channel from one to twenty can be chosen from the drop down menu Keep in mind that only the channels that have been enabled are listed here Radio Information This information is read from the radio installed in the unit and is not editable Import from XML File and Export to XML File Import from XML file allows you to use a configuration that has already been created to set up your unit Export to XML can be used to clone a radio setup so that configuration need only be completed once and can then be copied to an unlimited number of devices Narrowband Radio Configuration D 3 e Configure the device once e Choose Export to XML file to export the configuration to an XML file it will be named NBRadio Set tings xml automatically in the My Device folder e Copy the file to your PC or a USB key and rename it to NBRadio_AutoLoadSettings xml e On anew unit copy this file to the root directory the My Device folder s Warm reset the unit The XML file will be auto loaded onto the device and deleted The de
127. mitter Attack Time Transmitter Release Time Receiver Frequencies Channel Spacing Frequency Stability Digital Sensitivity Description Half duplex data only FCC CFR47 Part 90 and Part 15 Industry Canada RSS 119 ETSI EN 300 113 UHF Band and II 403 435MHz 435 470 MHz 3 2V 4 2V 2 1A typ during transmit U FL connector 50 ohms 90 dBm typical 70 dBm max 54 Pin Samtec ASP 176298 02 Description 403 435 MHz non Canada 435 470 MHz 25 kHz non US 20 kHz non US and Canada 12 5 kHz 1 ppm at operating temperatures Low 0 5W non US and Canada High 1W Comply with EN 55022 Class B FCC Part 15B Class B lt 60 dBc Psion proprietary protocol gt 40 dB Less than 25 ms Less than 20 ms Description 403 435 MHz non Canada 435 470 MHz 25 kHz non US 20 kHz non US and Canada 12 5 kHz 1 ppm at all operating temperatures 1 BER 110 dBm VH10 Specifications A 9 Receiver Description Intermodulation Response 42 dBm Rejection Adjacent Channel 70 dB 20 and 25 kHz Selectivity 60 dB 12 5 kHz Spurious Rejection gt 73 dBl Conducted Spurious Emis 57 dBm in standby sions ETSI Co channel Rejection 1 2 0 dB for 12 5 kHz 4800 and 9600 bps 8 O dB for 20 25 kHz 9600 bps 12 0 dB for 20 25 kHz 19200 bps Ports Diagram A WARNING To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is not on vehicle or AC power it enters into UPS Battery Power mode which limits the p
128. n Windows Embedded CE supports the same point and click user interface and keyboard shortcuts as desktop Windows with one difference the point and click action is accomplished using a touchscreen rather than a mouse Actions can be performed using any combination of keyboard shortcuts or touchscreen tapping In those applications that support it you can also flick and pan your finger to scroll through screens Navigating Using a Touchscreen J NOTE If the touchscreen is not registering your screen taps accurately the touchscreen may need reca libration Refer to Calibrating the Touchscreen on page 2 5 The VH10 comes equipped with a stylus a pointing tool that looks like a pen The stylus is used to select objects on the touchscreen You can also use gestures with your fingers You can use two gestures pan and flick Use left or right flicks to quickly move between tabs of a multi tab control panel or to scroll long lists of options Use panning by touching and dragging a page that has scrollbars J NOTE To prevent damage to the touchscreen use only a finger touch or the stylus pen supplied with your VH10 To choose an icon open a file launch an applet or open a folder e Double tap on the appropriate icon Navigating Using the Keyboard If you would like to use keyed input to choose icons and to navigate dialog boxes in the desktop you can refer to the table below for a description of the navigation keys 2
129. n this specific VH10 Bluetooth Quick Pairing If you are using the DS3578 or LS3578 Bluetooth scanner you can pair it with the VH10 quickly using the barcode label that is affixed above the VH10 keyboard on the right UNPAIR barcode label PAIR barcode label First time Pairing 1 For the first time only before you can use the quick pairing feature you must configure the scanner to be a Bluetooth Serial Master Device by scanning the barcode below Serial Port Profile Master 2 Next configure your VH10 to be discoverable and to offer the scanner Bluetooth service a Goto Control Pane Bluetooth b Open the Mode tab see Mode on page 3 12 and enable both Turn on Bluetooth and Discoverable 3 14 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide V c Open the Servers tab see Servers on page 3 11 and enable Scanner 3 Scan the PAIR barcode label on the upper right side of the VH10 keyboard The scanner will beep to indicate that it is successfully connected to the VH10 4 Verify that the scanner is operating properly 5 To disconnect your scanner from the VH10 scan the UNPAIR barcode label on the upper left side of the VH10 Subsequent Pairings 1 Scan the PAIR barcode label on the upper right side of the VH10 keyboard The scanner will beep to indi cate that it is successfully connected to the VH10 2 Verify that the scanner is operating properly To
130. n when stopped S Enable Screen Blanking Pause for ii seconds before screen ott ii seconds before screen on Serial port to use ae To be able to use Screen Blanking you must connect one of the two DB9 serial ports on the VH10 to a user supplied switch or relay This switch relay may be activated electrically e g motion sensor GPS or mechanically e g pedal switch when the vehicle is in motion IMPORTANT For customers migrating to the VH10 from a previous generation of vehicle mount com puter e g 8515 8525 35 or a hand held computer cradle If the screen blanking feature was being used previously please ensure that you are no longer feeding the screen blanking signals to the VH10 main CPC power cable The screen blanking inputs should be rewired to the DB 9 serial port through the DB 9 screen blanking cable In previous generations of vehicle mount computers the screen blanking signals were fed in to the terminal through 2 of the 4 wires in the CPC power cable through the use of two spare lines in the cable kit PN 13985 301 Accessories 4 25 Figure 4 26 Connecting the Switch or Relay to the DB9 Cable Lines to screen blanking sensor optional Note Only CTS and RTS signals are used ooo0o00g ooo0o000g0 oo00000000o00bo0g0u00 00 Ooo0o000000 00000 DOON do oo00c 0000000 CH VH10 power cabl Gids U User supplied switch relay that will provide an electrical conductive connection when
131. nel The software includes both Soft ware Advantage and Microsoft programs and details how to use them to configure the VH10 along with Power Properties Bluetooth etc This chapter also details the Kiosk program which enables you to customize your computer settings describes the peripherals and accessories available for your VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer lists the specifications for your VH10 computer radios and battery describes the VH10 pinouts outlines the steps used to configure your radio using Windows Zero Config describes setting up the RA1202 Narrowband radio xii VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Text Conventions J NOTE Notes highlight additional helpful information AN IMPORTANT These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment A WARNING These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury equipment damage or data loss Overview of the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer The VH10 is a modular industrial vehicle mounted computer running the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 operating system It is intended for use in commercial and industrial applications with a focus on real time wireless data transactions with options suiting materials handling applications in warehouses manufacturing facilities ports and yards A wide range of data input capabilities are supported through a varie
132. ners 8000275 001 Revision A April 2015
133. nfo Heater Settings 3 47 Sii APA EP 3 46 Quick Release Adaptor nunna uuaa nunnana 4 16 Quick Release Mount 4 14 R radio 802 11 signal quality AA 2 7 EI ee AA AA ok 3 6 3 17 specifications 802 11a b g n Standard Radio A 3 BINELOOUD A ae a AG Se oe a Ah a A 5 RAM Mounting Kit Circular Base 0a 4 9 Vesa Base a 4 9 RAM Mount kr 4 7 recalibrating touchscreen 2 5 3 58 Registry Editor 0 0 0 ccc eee 3 64 Advanced Interface and Network 3 65 regulatory approvals aaa A 3 Remote Desktop Connection 2 13 3 48 Repeat Delay between key repeats 3 25 menu key repeat settings 3 24 Rate of key repeats 3 25 resetting computer Boot to Ne Le EE 1 5 clean start 1 5 hard resei a 1 4 warm reset a 1 4 Restore Now 3 62 Restrictions Kiosk settings 3 43 Run Start Menu cc eee 2 16 S safety instructions scanner 2 7 warning scanner 2 7 Scan Indcator a 3 50 Scan Log PIG ee Ee ANA NA 3 50 scanner appending data 3 49 barcode appending data to 3 49 Click Data appending data 3 49 Click Time double click 3 49 ele e Le EE 3 50 double check 3 49 Good Scan Been 3 50 Multiple Beep Tones 3 50 ports parameters
134. ng To Know Your VH10 2 17 Figure 2 8 Switch to Kiosk Shell Switching the kiosk Shell requires a device reset All unsaved data will be lost Switch the Shell and reset now After resetting the VH10 the desktop appearance will be very different The programs are accessed with finger or stylus taps and swipes If there are more applications than shown on one screen a white animated dot will be present on the side of the screen in the direction of the next set of icons Swiping the screen to that direction will move the display to the next screen sf NOTE Although the Desktop appearance defaults to the Ingenuity theme the theme is not changed using the Kiosk Shell icon To change themes open the Shell Settings Advanced menu in Kiosk Access see Shell Settings on page 3 42 Hold the stylus or your finger on the Active Tasks Favourites or Notifications Bar and swipe to the left or right to switch to the next screen a pp A eg Active Tasks Bar Sunday March 25 2012 4 26 PM rali Sunday See g Favourites Bar F re March 25 2012 Se wer Notifications Bar A different program Kiosk Access enables you to customize your computer settings remove or add shortcuts to the Favourites Bar and Control Panel and limit access to various different components on the computer and the system tray icons for security For details see Kiosk Access on page 3 40 To change your Desktop back ground
135. ngs gt Control Panel This chapter details the configuration for the major software from both areas listed alphabetically Software Advantage Software Advantage is a collection of applications designed to support system administrators and end users These tools enable enterprises to customize the product to meet their needs and to maximize productivity e App Launch Keys e Kiosk e Battery Health e Tweakilt e Bluetooth Manager e Scanners e Dr Debug e Total Recall e PartnerUp e Manage Triggers e WiFiConnect ARC e WiFi Config Microsoft Software Windows CE 6 0 R3 is a 32 bit real time multitasking Operating System The OS features a small footprint with compatibility to port existing Win32 applications and Touch amp Gesture support some of the major Windows CE 6 0 R3 components are 3 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Control Panel where both Software Advantage and Microsoft applications are listed e Flash Lite e Internet Explorer Embedded e Microsoft WordPad e Remote Desktop Connection e Windows Explorer Control Panel The Windows Embedded CE Control Panel provides a group of applications through which you can set a variety of system wide properties such as power keyboard sensitivity network configuration system backup desktop appearance and so on When the VH10 boots up the startup desktop Windows Classic Shell is displayed and any applications stored in the Startup folder start
136. nnect with the networks listed in this dialog box in sequence beginning at the top of the list If you need to rearrange this list of networks move networks up and down in the list e Tap in the Networks List and highlight the network that you want to move up or down in the list C 6 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e To move the highlighted item in the list upward or downward tap on the Up or Down button Deleting a Preferred Network To delete a network from this list e Inthe preferred networks list highlight the network you want to remove e Tap on the Delete button Changing Network Properties To change the properties of an existing preferred network e Highlight the network that you want to modify e Tap on the Properties button e Make any necessary changes in the Wireless Properties dialog box and press ENTER to save the changes Narrowband Radio Setup A IMPORTANT For Narrowband radios always attach the antenna following the instructions on the package before connecting the power supply Only when the antenna is installed e Remove the battery cover insert the battery and replace the battery cover To display the Narrowband screens and the Control Panel e Click on the Narrowband icon in the taskbar CH1 cosas dil neet F abt poll 0 hdr O polltmo 820 frm O roy O err errhdr 1 errbd O err 7 modech 7 l HON FEE Keep in mind that the Narrowband icon is only
137. not populated Disable Enable Radio This button toggles between Disable Radio and Enable Radio depending on whether the radio is turned off or on Wi Fi Config Configure e To configure the radio for a wireless network tap on the Configure tab 3 68 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Wi Fi Config Status Configure Advanced Connect Add New Edit Remove Scan Connect Used to connect to an already existing wireless network configuration Add New Used to create a new wireless network configuration Edit Used to change values in an already existing wireless network configuration Remove Used to delete a wireless network configuration Scan There are two methods available when configuring a radio network you can either scan for an existing network or manually create a network If you tap on the Scan button a list of networks detected by the radio is displayed Highlighting one of the listed networks and tapping on the Add New button creates a new profile that is completed based on the security capabilities detected by the radio You may need to add addi tional information depending on your network requirements Manually Creating a Network If you tap on the Add New button rather than the Scan button you can create a network manually AN IMPORTANT The steps below describe how to manually create a network Keep in mind that this is intended only as an example and may vary from your own networ
138. ooth peripheral being used 4 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 4 1 VH10 Top Views Possible Antenna Configurations 802 11 a b g n Standard Radio external antenna connectors RA1202 Narrowband Magmount 802 11a n Reverse Polarity SMA Power button 802 11b g n Bluetooth Reverse Polarity SMA Figure 4 2 RA1202 Narrowband Antenna Hardware Magnetic mount SMA plug cable to SMA jack antenna PN 9009792 Note It is recommended that a Magnetic Mount be used with the Narrowband radio 403 512 MHz quarter wave whip SMA female used with SMA Magnetic Mount PN 9009801 Kerri Accessories 4 5 Figure 4 3 Antenna Hardware AN2010 Dual band WiFi antenna NMO male connector Magnetic base part of AN2010 and AN2020 NMO female connector 2 9m RPSMA plug pig tail for use with NMO WiFi antenna Cee son Dual band WiFi articulated whip antenna RPSMA plug connector AN2020 2 4GHz 5dBi WiFi antenna shown installed on magnetic mount base with 2 9m RPSMA plug pig tail Linking a VH10 to an Ethernet Network A USB Ethernet adaptor cable Model WA4070 is used to connect the VH10 to an Ethernet network Figure 4 4 USB Ethernet adaptor Cable USB Ps Connector S5 Be Ethernet Port e Insert the adaptor USB connector into the Host USB port on the VH10 e Connect your network Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the adaptor cable 4 6 VH10
139. osened and the computer slips Also note that under extreme vibration the mount may slowly settle requiring readjustment and tightening of the hand screw A tightening tool is avail able PN 9000594 that can be used to minimize settling 4 8 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide A N IMPORTANT H10f Freezer Model Installation In order for sufficient drainage of the VH10f the unit should sit at an angle of at least 30 degrees Figure 4 6 Tightening Tool P N 9000594 The mounting platform on which you secure the computer must be strong enough to support 25 kg Never attach the mount to a plastic dash or a wooden platform without the appropriate backing plate and bracing When selecting a mounting location you must provide the operator access at the top bottom and sides Installation Figure 4 7 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer With RAM Base Back of VH10 showing location of screw holes Figure Legend Description Part Number VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer RAM Base for D size ball Washer Flat 1917729 9010212 Accessories 4 9 Attaching the RAM Base to the Computer Figure 4 7 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer With RAM Base on page 4 8 and the associated table provide a diagram and a legend to help you attach the RAM base to the computer The kit provides four screws and washers that are used to secure the base to the computer To do this 1 Apply Loctite 243 to the screw threads Note Loctite is not
140. ously Typically when both radios operate in the VH10 at the same time they cannot transmit simultaneously this has a negative impact on overall system throughput To minimize the impact on the backbone 802 11a b g n network we recommends using Bluetooth peripherals that have low transaction rates such as printers and scanners Bluetooth peripherals are configured using the Bluetooth Control Panel application Refer to Bluetooth ee on page 3 6 for information about setting up your Bluetooth devices for communication In addition review the manual shipped with your Bluetooth device to determine the method used to associate with the VH10 host Antennas The currently available antenna options are illustrated in Figure 4 1 VH10 Top Views Possible Antenna Configurations on page 4 4 Antenna hardware is listed in Figure 4 3 Antenna Hardware on page 4 5 For further information on 802 11b g n Bluetooth co existence please see Antennas on page A 6 To determine which option is best for your location please discuss the details with your representative Possible VH10 Antenna Locations Figure Notes The Standard Radio is the WiFi a b g n Bluetooth v2 1 radio on the Moby MLB No diversity One antenna is used for 802 11b g n Bluetooth the other one is for 802 11a n IMPORTANT Ifa magnetic mount antenna is used it must be placed in a location that will balance the need for the VH10 to talk to the access points and also to the local Bluet
141. outlines the mechanics of a successful scan e Troubleshooting on page 2 8 below provides some helpful suggestions should the scan fail Scanning Techniques e Hold the scanner at an angle Do not hold it perpendicular to the barcode e Do not hold the scanner directly over the barcode In this position light can reflect back into the scanner s exit window and prevent a successful decode e Scan the entire barcode If you are using a 1D or PDF laser scanner make certain that the scan beam crosses every bar and space on the barcode including the margins on either end of the symbol 2 8 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Ifyou are using a 2D imaging scanner make certain the red oval shaped framing mark is centered within the barcode you want to scan e When using imaging scanners do not move the scanner while decoding the barcode Movement blurs the image e Hold the scanner farther away for larger barcodes e Hold the scanner closer for barcodes with bars that are close together Scan LED Indicators External scanners have integrated LED indicators that are not controlled by the VH10 Troubleshooting If the scanner is not working investigate the following e Is the VH10 on e Check that the scanner settings are correctly configured See Scanners on page 3 48 e Check the barcode to make sure it is not damaged Try scanning a different barcode to verify that the problem is not with the barcode e Check that the
142. owered external ports to a total of 1A see also Figure B 2 VH70 Bottom View cable bay cover off a AE EE Se a dd erte a A We ebe E e Ee SE aes pa ele e fei Eege AA AA SA ua Strain relief brackets Cable bay UART RS 232 ports Powered USB host port Power cable Beeper Audio jack USB host port Ground lug B 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Serial Ports Interface Pinout UART RS 232 Signal Function Sa Type Notes 1 RS 232 Serial Port Data Carrier RS 232D Detect 2 RS 232 Serial we 232D Receive Data 3 RS 232 Serial kahani 232D Port Transmit Data 4 RS 232 Serial RS 232D Port Data Termi nal Ready 6 RS 232 Serial ka e 232D Port Data Set Ready T RS 232 Serial RS 232D Loopback for screen blanking Port Ready to Send 8 RS 232 Serial CTS RS 232D Loopback for screen blanking Port Clear to Send 9 Power Output Power Switched 5V 1000mA max see Warning following this table Signal definitions are with respect to the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer side A WARNING If enabled software configurable 5V power will appear on this line which may be the Ring Indicator line on some devices such as modems This port may provide up to 1A in normal mode i e when the VH10 is powered by external vehicle battery or AC DC adaptor The maximum current available may be reduced in UPS mode i e when the VH10 is powered by the internal UPS battery Port Pinout
143. ows Classic Shell el Allow access to Start Menu Bar Disable access to the Notifications Disable access to Start Menu Bar Administrator access in Start Menu T Launch an application on Startup l Administrator Key Sequence Shift Blue 0 el Configuration 3 43 The following options can be enabled or disabled in the Windows Classic Shell Desktop theme e Start Menu Bar If disabled access to both Start Menu and Notifications are disabled The Notification tooltips will still display Any changes made will occur after a device reset e Start Button If disabled access to the Start Button and Notifications are disabled The Notification tool tips will still display J NOTE lf Disable access to the Start Button is selected but the Kiosk Access by Key Sequence remains unchecked you will see the following status message A Key Sequence is required when the Start Button is disabled the check box will be auto checked and the focus will be set to the key sequence selection Notifications If disabled the Notifications tooltips will still display Administrator Access in Start Menu When this box is checked the Kiosk Access program will be shown in the Start MenusPrograms list The following item is not optional e Administrator Key Sequence Sets the key sequence to open Kiosk Access Other Shell Themes Shell Settings Applications Advanced Ingenuity sl This style uses Psion Shell for an Intu
144. ox in which you can choose to disable turn off this port or you can assign 5V power to the port Baud Double tapping on this parameter displays a pop up window in which you can choose an appropriate rate of data transfer Figure 3 5 Port Baud Rates 3 54 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Data Bits This parameter determines the number of data bits included in each asynchronous data byte Most devices use 8 bit data bytes Double tapping on this option displays a pop up window in which you can choose either 7 or 8 data bits Parity This parameter determines the type of parity checking used on the data going through the port replicator port Double tapping on this option displays a pop up window in which you can choose the appropriate parity Stop Bits This parameter specifies the number of stop bits 1 1 5 or 2 used for asynchronous communication Trigger On Sequence And Trigger Off Sequence If a SICK scanner connected to an VH10 computer port requires a serial stream of data bytes to trigger the scanner on and another to trigger the scanner off the Trigger On Sequence and Trigger Off Sequence param eters allow you to define these serial streams Trigger On Sequence I fo fo fo fo fo po po e rm Double tapping on Trigger On Sequence or Trigger Off Sequence displays a screen with a hex array of 10 elements These parameters work in conjunction with Manage Triggers sending on and off data
145. oxes which govern e Whether to use the transaction safe FAT file system TFAT This file system keeps multiple copies of the file allocation table changing one while maintaining another as a backup e Whether to perform a quick format Quick formatting removes all reference to data in the partition without erasing the actual partition The partition will be treated as empty and new data will overwrite it 6 Tap Start The partition is formatted To mount a partition 1 Choose the desired partition Tap the Properties button The Partition Properties dialog appears Tap the Mount button The partition is mounted The asterisk appears next to its name in the partitions list The Partition Properties dialog has buttons for additional functions Partitions can be defragmented and their file structure can be scanned Stylus Properties lt V NOTE Touchscreen calibration may not be enabled on your unit If your screen appears to require recal ibration contact your supervisor e Inthe Control Panel choose the Stylus icon Double Tan e In the Double Tap menu follow the directions to tailor the sensitivity of the stylus when you tap on the touchscreen 3 58 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration Double tap this grid to set the double tap sensitivity for both the speed and physical distance between taps Double tap this icon to test your double tap settings If this icon
146. password changes made to settings will take effect only after a warm reset If further changes to the configuration are made they will overwrite the changes caused by the import oper ation After importing a file a dialog will appear to enable you to reset now or later Impor E EE GJ My Device Import Export File A ES Import settings suiccess Sa Application ile O Application Data O Documents an ge Flash Disk E My Documents al A device reset is required reset now E Network Psion Settings xml O New Folder CO Program Files Quick Defrost Heater Settings for VH10f The model VH10f Vehicle Mount Computer has several heaters that can be used in cold environments to prevent condensation from developing on or inside the VH10 The Quick Defrost heaters keep the display clear of frost the keyboard from freezing and the ports serial and USB dry In addition the heater clears fog from the display panel when the computer is moved in and out of cold environments For environmental speci fications for this computer see Environmental on page A 2 3 46 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide To ensure the computer works properly the temperature of the internal components of the unit must be increased to a temperature at which condensation doesn t occur There are individual heaters for the modules Display Panel Keyboard External Connector and the Main Interface Board The Quick Defrost f
147. peripherals 4 3 Quick Pairing a 3 13 SEND gees ae eee ee NAN TANA eee eee KAN 3 6 specifications 6 eee eee A 5 Boot to Boot 1 5 Index Il Bright For backlight 0 00 c eee eee 3 20 Built in Devices dialog box power 3 37 C cables installing in vehicle 4 20 calibrating touchscreen 2 5 3 58 Cantilever Mounting Kit 00 00 00 ee 4 16 clean Sla EE 1 5 Click Data scanner double click 3 49 Click Time scanner double click 3 49 clone Total Recall Aa 3 60 Clone to USB AP PE 3 63 Codepage 3 50 Command Prompt aaaea nananana 2 13 communication Ethernet connection 4 5 computer powering up 1 4 computer hardware properties 3 58 Control Panel ACCESSING 500G aNG Diwa Paka bsa AD NAA seas 3 2 App Launch Revswcon a 3 5 applications list X7 saga mar ama edie eds KIT ONG 3 2 Display Properties 3 18 keyboard properties 3 24 Kiosk settings a 3 44 power Dropertes 0 0 cee eee 3 35 stylus properties 0 0 0 cee eee 3 57 CTREREN eier ee Bee Ree 2 2 CYCIO ASKS AA 2 14 D Data Bits oortrepnicator nanana nananana nana 3 54 decoded scannerts eee cece ences 3 48 DEL Backspace Key 00 0 0 cece eee 2 2 Demo DCANNGl rege ere AA 2 13 elei HEEN 2 13 SOUN EE 2 1
148. plate bases are available e VESA Plate MT3501 e Circular Plate MT3502 The MT3410 Heavy Duty Mount Kit The VH10 may be attached to the MT3410 Heavy Duty Mount Kit and can be angled in three positions as needed see Figure 4 15 Heavy Duty Mount Angles on page 4 14 The mounting platform on which you secure the computer must be strong enough to support 25 kg Never attach the mount to a plastic dash or a wooden platform without the appropriate backing plate and bracing When selecting a mounting location you must provide the operator access at the top bottom and sides Mount Assembly To assemble the Heavy Duty Mount refer to the three figures that follow and the associated table e Figure 4 11 Heavy Duty Mount with Blanking Plate and Bolts Assembly on page 4 12 e Figure 4 12 Heavy Duty Mount with Blanking Plate and U Bolts Assembly on page 4 12 e Figure 4 13 Heavy Duty Mount Bracket Final Assembly on page 4 13 Figure Legend Description Part Number Mounting Plate 1 4 Thick 31705 001 MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit for 82XX quick 1918317 release mounts must be ordered separately SI GI I Ol nim O O W gt Ui Z Z 1 4 12 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 4 11 Heavy Duty Mount with Blanking Plate and Bolts Assembly Accessories 4 13 Figure 4 13 Heavy Duty Mount Bracket Final Assembly Attaching the VH10 to the Heavy Duty Mount The kit provides four screws and washers that are used
149. r EE A 6 Specifications A 6 appearance display colour scheme 3 19 appending to barcodes EE ca amba KABANG Ee 3 49 App Launch keve a 3 5 approvals regulatory aa A 3 arrow keys moving the cursor 0 ccc eee 2 2 audio indicators beeper 2 7 AutoRestore ccc ee eee 3 62 B background choosing for desktop 3 43 background image display scheme 3 18 backlight le AA AA 3 19 intensity EE 2 4 Backspace DEL key 2 2 backup Profile Total Recall AutoRestore 0 0 0 0 ccc eee 3 62 Clone to Uh 3 63 Creating 0 a 3 60 Srel 3 62 restoring ee eee es 3 62 Upload O AR C EEN 3 63 Viewing 3 61 backups managing profiles 3 61 barcode appending to 3 49 displaying type of barcode 3 49 Translation Lab 3 51 barcode reader Connecting Aere e rer een 4 2 data input 0 0 a 4 2 external scanner operation of 4 2 scanner operation Of 2 7 specifications 00 ee nee A 3 battery Battery Health dialog box 3 38 Internal 0 eee ene ees 1 3 Baud port replicator 0 0 00 eee eae 3 53 beener a 2 7 Bluetooth radio devices pairing a 3 10 ION DANG naaa Eeer 3 6 radio configuration 3 6 3 17 Bluetooth radio GPRS setyp 2 a 3 14
150. rd Toggles character repeat on and off and specifies delay and rate for repeated characters It also allows you to adjust the keyboard backlight threshold and intensity and many other functions Manage Triggers This utility allows you to define buttons as triggers for different devices For example you would use this utility to configure a button for the scanner or RFID reader Microphone Enables you to adjust the gain for the specific microphones associated with your Vehicle Mount Network and Dial up Connections Displays network interfaces and allows new dial up and VPN interfaces to be created It also allows Windows configuration of the interface Refer to Connectivity on page 1 5 for details 3 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Owner Provides fields in which you can specify owner information A Notes tab allows additional information to be entered and displayed when the unit is powered up Network ID tab information is used to access network resources This information should be provided by your System Administrator PartnerUp This app displays a number of pre loaded applications By tapping on an application in the list you are taken to the associated web site and allowed to install the application Password Allows you to assign a password to restrict access to elements of the unit Once assigned password access cannot be circumvented so it is important that you write down your password and keep it in a sa
151. rd backlight is tailored in the Keyboard Properties dialog box Refer to Backlight on page 3 25 for details about this option NOTE To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is on UPS Battery Power the keyboard backlight automatically turns off For details see Power Saving Suspend on page 3 36 The Display The VH10 is equipped with display backlighting to improve character visibility in low light conditions The back light switches on when a key is pressed or the touchscreen is tapped Adjusting the Display Backlight V The behaviour of the display backlight and the intensity of the backlight can be specified in the Display Proper ties dialog box in the Control Panel NOTE Refer to Backlight on page 3 19 for details about the Display Properties dialog box Getting To Know Your VH10 2 5 Calibrating the Touchscreen If you find that the stylus pointer is not accurate when you tap on an item on the VH10 screen use the Stylus Properties dialog box in the Control Panel to recalibrate the screen e In the Control Panel choose the Stylus icon to display the Stylus Properties window Stylus e Select the Calibration tab and then choose the Recalibrate button Stylus Properties Double Tap Calibration If your device is not responding properly to your taps you ma y need to recalibrate your screen To start the recalibration process tap Recalibrate e Follow the directions on the calibration screen to calibrate
152. removed 7 M Strain relief brackets Cable bay UART RS 232 ports Audio jack Powered USB host port Power cable Beeper USB host port Ground lug Documents Available To see a current list of documents and download what you need please go to the Knowledge Base on the IngenuityWorking community website http www ingenuityworking com knowledge w knowledgebase product manuals aspx Preparing the VH10 for Operation Typically the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer is configured at the factory and arrives ready for use Although the VH10 is equipped with a MicroSD card on the MLB this card is not intended for user modification Basic Operations 1 3 VH10 Safety Instructions A WARNING IT IS CRITICAL that this information be reviewed and that any guidelines applicable to your VH10 be strictly followed e The cord should be installed in the vehicle so that it is not subjected to damage or stress e Use of a power cord that is not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire electric shock or personal injury e An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure e The plug pins on the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the adaptor e The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and that the wire size is larger than 16 AWG
153. rnet Explorer for Windows Embedded CE You can access the Internet Options icon through the Start Menu under SettingssControl Panel or by double tapping on the desktop icon My Device and then double tapping on the Control Panel icon Microsoft WordPad WordPad is a basic word processor used to create edit and print L doc and t files Kiosk Access Kiosk Access allows you to change the appearance and actions of the desktop from the default Windows Classic Shell to the Kiosk shell 2 14 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Remote Desktop Connection Remote Desktop Connection is a VH10 application used to connect to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a session on the Server machine using the Vehicle Mount Windows Embedded CE device Remote Desktop Connection on page 3 48 provides a website with details about this option Wi Fi Config The Wi Fi Config application is used to configure the VH10 radio for one or more wireless network profiles Windows Explorer The Windows Explorer installed on your VH10 is consistent with all Windows Embedded CE devices Shortcuts Figure 2 6 Shortcuts Sub Menu geen mad D Microsoft WordPad System Tray If your touchscreen is not enabled you can use the System Tray option to access the icons in the taskbar at the bottom of the screen The taskbar displays indicators such as a radio signal icon These indicators are attached to dialog boxes that provide addition
154. rop down list 4 Press the Dismount button to dismount the memory card All partitions on the card will be dismounted 5 Press the Format button to format the memory card All partitions and information on the card will be erased during the formatting process Creating Partitions Once the card is formatted new partitions can be created in it The default is to create one partition that occu pies the whole card but a card can be divided into more than one partition if desired Each partition appears as a separate folder in Windows Explorer To create new partitions 1 Press the New button next to the Partitions list box The Create New Partition dialog box appears Create New Partition OK Mame Sectors sectors F Available Use All Available Disk Space Type a name for the partition If more than one partition is desired uncheck the Use All Available Diskspace check box then specify the desired number of sectors to be used by the partition 4 Press OK The new partition appears in the Partitions list Storage Properties Storage Manager Store Info Partitions Doc Flash Drive Capacity 96 75 MB Unallocated 0 00 B Sector Size 512 00 E 3 56 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide The new partition is automatically mounted This is indicated by an asterisk next to its name in the partition list Any unallocated space on the card is indicated at the left and additional partitions can
155. ry Use Windows to configure my wireless settings Wireless Zero Config If you prefer to use Wireless Zero Config the Windows native supplicant to configure the radio e Tap on the check box to the left of Use Windows to configure my wireless settings to enable this option Use Windows to configure my wireless settings Tap here to add a checkmark to activate the Windows radio configuration 2 4GHz Channel Selection bio A device reset may be required to apply changes made 7 B81 Network Type This option allows you to select the full set or a sub set of the IEEE 802 11 wireless network protocols You can choose from the following e bonly forces the radio to operate in the 2 4 GHz band only The computer will only associate with an Access Point AP that supports the DSSS data rates 1 2 5 5 4 11 Mbps This mode has the lowest data rate but yields the longest range e blg forces the radio to operate in the 2 4 GHz band only The VH10 will only associate with an AP that supports the DSSS data rates 1 2 5 5 4 11 Mbps and OFDM data rates 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps This mode offers the same range as b only mode but with higher data rate of 54 Mbps when possible Configuration 3 75 e aonly forces the radio to operate in the 5 GHz band only The computer will only associate with an AP that supports the OFDM data rates 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps e alb g forces the radio to operate in the 2 4 and 5 G
156. s B 3 Enhanced USB1 Port Interface Pinout Signal Function Signal Type Notes 1 USB VBUS Switched 5V 1A max 2 USB D Standard or enhanced USB port 3 USB D Standard or enhanced USB port Signal definitions are with respect to the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer side A WARNING This port may provide up to 1A in normal mode i e when the VH10 is powered by external vehicle battery or AC DC adaptor The maximum current available may be reduced in UPS mode i e when the VH10 is powered by the internal UPS battery Enhanced Powered USB2 Port Interface Pinout Signal Function Signal Type Notes 1 USB VBUS DCD USB Switched 5V 1A max 2 USB D RXD USB Standard or enhanced USB port 3 USB D ap USB Standard or enhanced USB port Eege 6 12VDC 12VDC Custom 12VDC for Custom peripheral see Note below 7 12VDC 12VDC Custom 12VDC for Custom peripheral see Note below Signal definitions are with respect to the VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer side J NOTE The 12VDC output is software configurable and is rated for 1 54 max 12V This 12VDC power may be present when the VH10 is powered from an external power source e g vehi cle battery AC DC adaptor A WARNING This port may provide up to 1A in normal mode i e when the VH10 is powered by external vehicle battery or AC DC adaptor The maximum current available may be reduced in UPS mode i e when the VH10 is powered by the internal U
157. s a faster method of data transmission it does not support as many characters as the Wedge data method Configuration 3 51 Translations The Translations menu allows you to define up to 10 cases each consisting of up to 10 rules in sequential order Only one case will be applied to a barcode and a case will only be applied if all rules specified in the case are successful if a rule within a case fails the entire case fails Scanner Settings OK Ka Translations Case 1 empty Case 2 empty To change a Case 3 empty setting press Case 4 empty space or double Case 5 empty click Case 6 empty Case 7 empty Case 8 empty Case 9 empty Case 10 empty Zaart ascarner Settings Le a e Inthe Translation menu tap on the Case to create rules OK x Scanner Settings Options Translations EE ace 1 empty No rule To change a No rule setting press No rule space or double No rule click No rule No rule No rule No rule No rule No rule Case 2 empty Case 3 empty Case 4 empty Case 5 empty Case 6 empty Case 7 empty Case 8 empty Case 9 empty Case 10 empty 9 Start lan Scammer Settings Le gt G IE e Tap on the No rule drop down menu to display the rules 3 52 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Rule definition dv verify No rule Match and replace at index Replace at index Add barcode prefix su
158. s dialog box open the Suspend tab The VH10 runs mainly on vehicle power how ever when the unit is running on the optional UPS Battery power source you have the option to set a Suspend Timeout to conserve power Power Properties OK Power Properties Ki Status Suspend advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health Power Source Status Suspend Advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health Power Source PS Battery Power Suspend Timeout Suspend Timeout After 3 minutes sl Never Power Source This drop down menu allows you to specify the Suspend Timeout for both power modes AC Power and UPS Battery Power J NOTE To maximize battery run time when the VH10 is on UPS Battery Power the display backlight is automatically dimmed the keyboard backlight is turned off heaters are automatically switched off and the powered external ports are limited to a total of 1A Suspend Timeout AN IMPORTANT The Suspend default time is 3 minutes To further reduce power consumption carefully consider the duration of time that the display backlight is on see Backlight on page 3 19 When the VH10 is idle not receiving any user input a key touch a scan and so on or system activity serial data an activity initiated by an application and so on the Vehicle Mount uses the value assigned in the Suspend Timeout field to determine when the unit will go to sleep
159. s section Viewing a Profile e Tap on the Manage Profile button to see your list of profiles Highlight a profile and then you can choose to View the Profile Summary and go on to the next menu Profile Details List of profiles Profile Summary Profile Details Total Recall 5 0 Total Recall 5 0 Total Recall 5 0 Please select a profile from the list or Profile Summary Profile Details click browse Profile Version 12 EN Added Files Flash Disk Clone1 H CSP el Registry Browse 3 62 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Profile Options e Tap on the Manage Profile button to see your list of profiles as shown above Highlight a profile and tap on the Next button to choose from options to restore or clone the profile You can choose from four profile options Restore Now Set for Autorestore Upload to A R C and Clone to USB Total Recall 5 0 The following profile options are available e Next tap on the option button you want to use e Restore Now restores the profile immediately If you are restoring a profile that is a backup or Full Clone the computer will clean reset first if the profile is a Settings Only Clone it will not e Set for AutoRestore creates a profile that is automatically restored following a cold reset or a clean start The profile is stored in the Flash Disk TotalRecall folder IMPORTANT After setting an autorestore profile that profile will overwrite any other profile already
160. s such as enabling Encryption and selecting four different Modes Serial ActiveSync Scanner and Printer Port Serial is used for simple serial port communication ActiveSync is for ActiveSync over Bluetooth Scanner is used to create a connection to a barcode scanner A serial connection is created then the Scanner Services is notified of the connection so that the incoming barcode scan will be forwarded to Scanner Services directly Printer Port must be chosen here if you want to communicate with a paired Bluetooth printer For further details see Mode on page 3 12 e Once you ve completed the information tap on Next and then in the Services screen click on Done Servers Bluetooth Paired Device Servers Mo Select a service to be enabled on this device Select Port IT Scanner OBEX OPF When a remote Bluetooth device initiates a Bluetooth connection to the VH10 the remote device is considered the Bluetooth master and the Vehicle Mount the Bluetooth slave In order for the remote device to connect to the Vehicle Mount the VH10 must offer a service in the form of a server The Servers tab allows these services to be enabled and configured There are three server services available Serial Scanner and OBEX OPP Serial server enables the Serial Port Profile server a Serial Port can be selected from the drop down menu You can assign either a BSP or a COM prefix from the drop down menu BSP
161. s the time countdown and contains power off now and cancel buttons The window is shown on top of any running application attached to the right side of the screen and may be repositioned by dragging it up and down as desired NOTE This feature does not interfere with other methods of turning the computer off and on Built in Devices The Built in Devices menu controls the power mode of internal devices If no such device is installed such as the WWAN radio in the example below this menu tab will not appear 3 38 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Inthe Power Properties dialog box open the Built in Devices tab Power Properties Suspend Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health WAN power mode Enabled Turn Off on Suspend el Example Device WWAN Power Mode This menu allows you to enable power to your WWAN radio and whether or not the radio will turn off when the VH10 enters Suspend Mode Wakeup Sources This feature allows you to wake up the VH10 from Suspend with a screen tap Power Properties OK Status Suspend Advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health Allow the following actions to wakeup the device from suspend Battery Health If the optional internal 5000 mAh rechargeable battery is installed the Battery Health service provides an esti mate of battery health based on a number of different measurements beyond just capacity The Battery Health menu
162. sg Tx ini Tx err Tx frm Tx rty Radio Statistics Rx ok Rx hdr Rx bdy Rx err Rx errhdr Rx errbdy Tx ok Tx rpt TX err motech Description Number of received polls with attached message Number of received polls Number of poll timeouts Number of received radio link aborts Number of received headers Number of transmitted messages complete application messages Number of transmitted radio link initialization messages Number of transmitted errors Number of transmitted frames Number of transmitted retries Description Messages successfully received Received poll headers without CRC error Received poll body without CRC error Received errors Received poll header with CRC error or non basestation message Received poll body with CRC error Messages successfully transmitted Messages retransmitted Number of transmit errors Number of complete mode changes Numerics R i Le AE 2 8 802 11a b g n radio GONNGUNNO EE 3 67 3 75 802 11a b g n Standard Radio A 3 A accessories barcode readers connecting 4 2 Ethernet adaptor cable 4 5 Riek NEE 4 1 Active Remote Configuration A R C 3 76 adaptor cable USB Ethernet 4 5 Administrator Password Kiosk settings 3 41 Advanced dialog box power 3 37 ALT NEN ncaa EE 2 2 antenna Configurations serge AE EE erge
163. sh environments consider applying a disposable screen protector VA6200 These covers reduce the clarity of the display slightly but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touch screen When they become scratched and abraded they are easily removed and replaced Do not to expose the touchscreen to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time If this is unavoidable use a UV screen protector to extend the life of the screen Cleaning the VH10 A IMPORTANT Do not immerse the unit in water Dampen a soft cloth with mild detergent to wipe the unit clean To prevent damage to the touchscreen use only your finger or the stylus pen supplied with your VH10 e Use only mild detergent or soapy water to clean the vehicle mount 2 20 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Avoid abrasive cleaners solvents or strong chemicals for cleaning The VH10 has a plastic case that is susceptible to harsh chemicals The plastic is partially soluble in oils mineral spirits and gasoline The plastic slowly decomposes in strong alkaline solutions e Exposure to aircraft de icing fluids can degrade the plastics on VH10 If the VH10 is used near aircraft de icing environments regular rinsing with water is recommended e To clean ink marks from the keyboard and touchscreen use isopropyl alcohol Overview of Software The VH10 programs and applications are accessed through two main areas from the Desktop Start Menu Programs and Setti
164. streams to the trigger module you assigned For example suppose you launch Manage Triggers and choose Decoded Scanner as the module to trigger Next you assign a trigger key for this example period To define the serial stream of data bytes to control the on and off function of the trigger key enter a hex value in the Trigger On Sequence and the Trigger Off Sequence fields When you press the trigger key the Trigger On Sequence is sent and when you release the trigger key the Trigger Off Sequence is sent turning the trigger key on and off Storage Manager The Storage Manager allows you to view information about the storage devices that are present in the VH10 2 gt Storage Manager Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card bulk erases it Once a card is erased partitions may be created in it similarly to those on a hard drive Memory card devices are normally mounted made available to the system automati cally when they are inserted They must be dismounted before they can be formatted Configuration 3 55 To format an entire memory card 1 Select Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 In Control Panel double click on the Storage Manager icon The Storage Manager menu opens Storage Properties Storage Manager Store Info Partitions Doc Flash Drive el Capacity 96 75 MB Unallocated 0 00 B Delete Sector Size 51200 E Part0 3 Select the memory card from the d
165. supplied by us Match the four screw holes on the back of the VH10 with the appropriate pairs of holes on the base then attach them by inserting the Screw E through the Washers C D and the RAM Base B 2 Torque to 26 in Ibs Securing the RAM Vesa or Circular Base to the Local Platform and Attaching the RAM Standard Arm Use the supplied bolt hole pattern to drill the required holes in the local platform Hole diameters must not exceed 10mm 13 32 inches Using appropriate hardware for your chosen location secure the RAM Vesa or Circular Base to the local platform All fasteners must use a suitable locking mechanism to ensure that they do not loosen under shock and Base vibration e If you are assembling with the RAM Vesa Base see RAM Vesa Base on page 4 9 e f you are assembling with the RAM Circular Base see RAM Circular Base on page 4 9 RAM Vesa Base Refer to Figure 4 8 RAM Vesa Base and RAM Circular Base on page 4 9 In four places secure the RAM Vesa Base G to the local platform with the appropriate hardware Secure the RAM Standard Arm F by inserting the RAM Balls into both ends of the arm sockets RAM Circular Base Refer to Figure 4 8 RAM Vesa Base and RAM Circular Base on page 4 9 In four places secure the RAM Circular Base H to the local platform with the appropriate hardware Secure the RAM Standard Arm F by inserting the RAM Balls into both ends of the arm sockets Figure 4 8 RAM Vesa Base and RAM Circu
166. t with RAM Mount Figure 4 20 Cantilever Mount with RAM Vesa Base Assembly Accessories 4 19 Figure 4 21 Cantilever Mount with RAM Mount Kit and VH10 Cantilever Mount with Quick Release Mount Figure 4 22 Cantilever Mount with Quick Release Mount 4 20 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Cantilever Mount with Quick Release Adaptor Figure 4 23 Cantilever Mount with Quick Release Adaptor VH10 Vehicle Installation AN IMPORTANT Do not carry the vehicle mount computer by the power input cable Wiring Guidelines The metal chassis of the VH10 is equipped with a ground lug located on the underside adjacent to the power cable to provide additional ground to the vehicle It is strongly recommended that a grounding strap is used to connect the ground stud on the vehicle mount to a solid reliable contact point on the main portion of the vehicle chassis It must not be connected to battery negative or terminal block As with other vehicle cables the routing of the ground strap should be carefully considered to ensure it does not pose a hazard to the operator or the safe operation of the vehicle If necessary secure the ground strap with cable ties or some other mechanical means to prevent loops or loose lengths of wire from catching on stationary items when the vehicle is in motion Before installing the cables between the mount and other devices consider the following e Ensure that drilling holes will not damage the
167. the channel sequences for optimum performance Narrowband Radio Configuration D 5 Highlight the channel you want to edit in the Channel tab before clicking on the Edit switch order button Next tap on the Edit switch order button in the lower right corner of the Channel tab to configure channel switching order Edit Switch Order When CH 3 is out of range switch to other channels in this order Use auto switching which will impact performance Tap on the channel numbers in the order you want them to switch in the sample screen for example you can click on channels 1 2 and 3 in the order you want the channels to switch e Click on OK A IMPORTANT With manual channel switch order specified the channels will be switched exactly as stated It is important to also include the original channel at the end of the manual switch order as the example above shows original channel is 3 This allows the radio to return to this original channel if for some reason the other channels cannot be reached A IMPORTANT Clicking on Auto clears the manually selected channel order The manually ordered channels are listed in the Manual switch order column in the Channels tab Scroll to the right to display the manually ordered channels Narrowband Radio OK Channels Select the active Channels Manual switch order a 460 95 462 5625 464 6375 Ta Be Channel switch speed Slow el Edit i D channel frequencies a Tb
168. the screen Indicators The VH10 uses LEDs Light Emitting Diodes onscreen messages and audio tones as indicators LEDs The VH10 is equipped with two coloured LEDs This section outlines the conditions these LEDs indicate Figure 2 2 LED Status Indicators Power Status Warning Power Status LED The Power LED indicates system notifications and operating system status It is also available for user loaded custom Windows Embedded CE applications 2 6 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Operating LED Behaviour Function OFF The unit has no power e g external power not available master power switch turned off In this state pressing the ENTER key on the keyboard will not wake up the unit Solid Amber with Slow Flashing Green The unit is ON but operating from UPS battery Solid Green The unit is ON operating from external power Solid Amber with Slow Blipping Green The unit is in Suspend operating from UPS battery A 5 second period with 2 duty cycle and cannot be turned on until external power is green is on for 0 1 sec off for 4 9 sec present Warning LED The red Warning LED indicates a fault situation as shown here Operating LED Behaviour Function OFF No battery charger faults Solid Red Battery temperature is out of range for charging Blinking Red Any other battery charging fault e g communication fault charge timeout defective battery pack Onscreen Indicators
169. to a Windows Terminal Server so that you can run a session on the Server machine using the VH10 Windows Embedded CE device Refer to the following website for step by step information about setting up this connection http www microsoft com Type Remote Desktop Connection in the search box to find step by step instructions Or contact support services Locate the office closest to you at www zebra com US EN Support Psion Servicestand Support WT mc_id psion__ support Scanners The Scanners Settings application in the Control Panel provides dialog boxes in which you can tailor barcode options and change the port settings e Inthe Control Panel choose the Scanners icon NN Scanners Decoded Scanners External decoded scanners must be configured by scanning special configuration barcodes For configuration purposes please refer to the programming manuals provided by the scanner manufacturer Configuration 3 49 NOTE For port setup information refer to Ports on page 3 52 Options This tab allows you to tailor the double click parameters display and data handling options associated with your scanner ok px Scanner Settings Options Translations Ports Internal scanner Non configurable BE Double Click To change a 3 Click Time 0 msec setting press Click Data O E Display Scan Result on Gran Indicator on Scan Result Time O sec Good Scan Beep on Bad Scan Beep on
170. to secure the computer to the Heavy Duty Mount see Figure 4 14 Attaching VH10 to the Heavy Duty Mount on page 4 14 Note that this requires the MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit for 82XX quick release mounts as shown in Figure 4 13 Heavy Duty Mount Bracket Final Assembly for the kit description see The MT4210 Adaptor Bracket Kit on page 4 16 To attach the Heavy Duty Mount 1 Apply Loctite 243 to the screw threads Note Loctite is not supplied by us Match the two screw holes on each side of the VH10 with the appropriate pairs of holes on the bracket and screw them together by placing the Screw P through the Washers M N and the Heavy Duty Mount D and then affixing it to the VH10 2 Torque to 26 in Ibs 4 14 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Figure 4 14 Attaching VH10 to the Heavy Duty Mount Positioning the VH10 Place the VH10 with mount into the location and position required see Figure 4 15 Heavy Duty Mount Angles on page 4 14 and tighten until secure Refer to VH10 Mounting Accessories on page 4 6 for warnings Figure 4 15 Heavy Duty Mount Angles 15 The MT4200 Quick Release Mount The MT4200 Quick Release Mount allows a dismount without the need for tools It can be used alone or in combination with the Cantilever mount see Cantilever Mount with Quick Release Mount on page 4 19 To assemble the MT4200 Quick Release Mount refer to the legend in the associated table below and the figures that follow
171. tor Model PS1370 Caution Do not use the Extension power cable Extension power cable without ignition switch diode choke assembly in the Extension Power Cable kit Extension wire Negative Positive Negative Positive connection connection connection connection Vehicle DC power source Vehicle DC power source 12VDC to 48VDC nominal 48VDC to 72VDC nominal Power On 0ff with Ignition Option Wiring This ignition detection application puts the VH10 into Suspend when the vehicle ignition is turned off and powers the VH10 on when the ignition is turned on You can enable this feature and set a delay time for the VH10 to go into Suspend When a delay time is specified a window appears on screen at the time of ignition off This window shows the time countdown and contains power off now and cancel buttons The window is shown on top of any running application attached to the right side of the screen and may be repositioned by dragging it up and down as desired Accessories 4 23 af NOTE This feature does not interfere with other methods of turning the computer off and on e Inthe Control Panel gt Power Properties dialog box open the Advanced tab Power Properties OK x Advanced Built in Devices Wakeup Sources Battery Health Allow suspend with Mi Active network interface Lei Active TCP IP connection Power on off with ignition Enabled Suspend delay None p For Ignition Dete
172. tor CA1230 Power Extension Cable DC 180 cm with ignition sense CA1220 Screen blanking cable DB9 to open wires CA1300 Miscellaneous Accessories Accessory Model Number Speaker Mic with push to talk function M1000 Screen Protector Pack VA6200 USB Ethernet Adaptor WA4070 External Barcode Readers The VH10 supports external hand held decoded scanners and imagers connected via USB RS 232 or Bluetooth Please refer to the scanner specific programming manual provided by the manufacturer before you begin Accessories 4 3 Entering Data with the Barcode Reader NOTE For helpful scanning tips refer to Scanning Techniques on page 2 7 When a label is scanned successfully the VH10 will beep if configured appropriately and the scan icon will be displayed on the screen Occasionally the barcode labels are poorly printed or damaged and cannot be read properly In this case use the keyboard to enter data from the label Bluetooth Peripherals All VH10 Vehicle Mount Computers are equipped with Bluetooth radios making it is possible to communicate with a variety of Bluetooth peripherals including scanners printers etc The range of the Bluetooth radio in the VH10 is limited to between 2 5 meters Keep in mind that Bluetooth and IEEE 802 11a b g n radios both operate in the 2 4GHz band Although the VH10 includes features to minimize interference performance of the system will not be optimal if you use both radios simultane
173. twork e Once you ve completed the necessary fields tap on OK Verify Server Certificate When the Verify Server Certificate box is checked the VH10 will verify the certificate provided by the authenti cation server during the authentication process This requires that an appropriate certificate be manually installed on the VH10 for the verification Configuration 3 71 Enable OPMK When used with compatible wireless infrastructure Opportunistic Key Caching OPMK reduces the number of full authentications required when roaming Only available with WPA2 Enterprise EAP authentication mode Connecting the Wireless Network SSID Auth Mode Encryption TKIP EAP FAST MSCHAPW2 User name Passwd Anonv Id Tunnel PAC Mach PAC Provisioning verify Server Certificate Enable OPME Your configured network is listed in the Configure tab An X next to a network indicates that this is the network to which the VH10 will connect Wi Fi Config Add New Edit Remove Scan e Tap on the Connect button to activate your network The Status tab is displayed The Status field displays ASSOCIATING while the 802 11a b g n radio attempts to connect to the network Once the association is complete the Status tab is populated with the appropriate information about your network Status Configure Advanced Channel Data Rate E bf RSSI Lo Seen Status COMPLETED 55ID Production BSS
174. ty of imager RFID and barcode scanner options The optional VH10f freezer model includes heating hardware to be used in cold environments to prevent condensation from developing on or inside the VH10 The heaters keep the display clear of frost the keyboard from freezing and the ports dry In addition the heater clears fog from the display panel when the computer is moved in and out of cold environments For details see Quick Defrost Heater Settings for VH10f on page 3 45 J NOTE For product specifications refer to Appendix A VH10 Specifications Processor and Memory e Texas Instruments OMAP3 Processor 800 MHz e Flash ROM 1 GB e RAM 512 MB Operating System e Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6 0 Bundled Applications s Internet Explorer 6 e Windows Mobile Device Center WordPad ActiveSync Supported Applications e TekTerm Client Terminal Emulation e Wavelink TN Terminal Emulation Note that Tekterm Client is the only application available when a Narrowband radio is installed in the unit About This Guide XIII Device Management and Provisioning Kiosk Total Recall Tweakilt Dr Debug Utilities SOTI MobileControl Mobile Device Management Easy configuration management and provisioning platform Powerful remote control and troubleshooting functionality Integrated real time geofencing and location services Advanced device security user authentication and lockdown fe
175. up immediately To access the Control Panel e Press BLUE MENU to display the Start Menu e Tapon Settings gt Control Panel If you re using the keyboard e Press BLUE MENU to display the Start Menu e Highlight Settings in Start Menu and press the RIGHT arrow key to highlight the Control Panel e Press the ENTER key The Control Panel folder contains icons used in the setup of your VH10 Figure 3 1 Control Panel Icons d 0 0 9 BA NG 5 a App Launch Bluetooth Certificates Date Time Dialing Display Dr Debug Error Input Panel Internet Keyboard Keys Reporting Options e s DS 3s 5 NA Manage Microphone Network Owner Partnerlp Password Power Kiosk Quick Region and Triggers and Dial u Connection Defrost Language gt we H g 8 4 Ae Remove Scanners Storage Stylus System System Total Recall TweakIT Volume amp Programs Manager Properties Settings Sounds Control Panel Control Panel Applications The Control Panel provides a group of applications that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your VH10 This section shows the related icons in Control Panel and gives a brief description of each App Launch Keys By mapping keys to applications using this program you can then launch those applications from a single key press Configuration 3 3 Bluetooth Opens the Bluetooth Manager which provides options for configuring various Bluetooth peripherals It also provides the capability to use a
176. urity setting allows User access to all options therefore restrictions and settings can be configured without setting a password af NOTE If a setting or restriction is configured without setting an Administrator password the following message is displayed Administrator password is currently not set Once a password has been set the message will disappear When an administrator password is set the restricted options are accessed using a key combination If a pass word has been set the user would be prompted for the password The option Show Password changes the displayed password from hidden to readable Administrator Password OK Enter the current password New password G Confirm new password Pan show password 3 42 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Shell Settings The Shell Settings application has two menus Applications and Advanced Applications Shell Settings Applications Select applications to be accessible from the Desktop display name seep Command Prompt DermoScanner DemoSignature DemoSound Horney Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Remote Desktop Connect Settings Windows Explorer Edit Parameters Command Windows Programs Demo DemoScan Parameters E Display name DemoScanner The Applications menu lists all the applications installed on the computer alphabetically The items checked in this view are shown on the Desktop
177. vice is ready for use Channels Tab A Narrowband Radio OK mala Select the active Channels cH Receive Transmit mza 460 95 460 95 462 59625 462 5625 77G Channel switch speed Slow el Edit Edit O lire SE o bata ai gt eth O OS This tab lists the channel frequency pairs Channels can be enabled or disabled here Refer to Edit Channel Frequencies on page D 4 to learn how to add or edit frequencies WARNING Do not add frequencies that are not applicable to your license Channel Switch Speed This parameter changes the threshold the hand held uses to determine when communication quality with a base station is unacceptable When this threshold is exceeded the unit starts channel searching for a new base station Setting this parameter to Slow means a higher threshold the hand held is more tolerant of poor communica tion quality When the channel quality of the hand held radio drops below the percentage assigned in the Advanced tab under Low CQ note that data in this tab can only be changed by authorized personnel the unit monitors the channel quality for 15 time out periods before searching for a new channel If Channel Switch Speed is set to Fast the current channel is only monitored for up to 2 time out periods before channel switching begins IMPORTANT Fast switch speed is most effective where coverage areas are largely overlapping If the coverage areas barely overlap have dead spots or if th
178. visible when a Narrowband radio is installed in the unit Click on the Control Panel icon in the bottom right corner of the Statistics screen to display the additional Narrowband screens D 2 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Basic Tab Narrowband Radio OK Basic Channels sCHl co35 Jl RSSI 128 F Starting channel CH 1 el Radio type 511 Band 450 0 470 0 MHz Channel spacing 12 500 kHz Modulationjbaud 4 level 9600 Firmware ver 1 0 0 4600004 Import Export from 2 to XML file XML file CH Channel CH displays the current channel This value may change when a channel is out of range Active channels are assigned in the Channels tab see Channels Tab on page D 3 CQ Channel Quality This option displays the channel quality CQ Channel Quality can be affected by the Channel switch speed set in the Channels tab RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator RSSI is an indication of the power level being received by the antenna The higher the RSSI number the stronger the signal Radio Address If auto radio address is enabled the hand held requests an automatically assigned radio address When auto is selected the next field in which a radio address can be entered manually is not available The field to the right of auto is used to assign a radio address manually Manually assigned radio addresses must be predetermined by the system administrator before this field is completed A unique va
179. w you to determine how modifier keys on your VH10 behave For each modifier key ALT SHIFT CTRL ORANGE and BLUE you have the following options in the drop down menu Lock OneShot and OneShot Lock lt V NOTE Keep in mind that checking the taskbar lets you know whether or not these keys are locked on For example if the BLUE key is locked on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen displays the blue box underlined If this key is displayed without the underline in the taskbar you ll know that the key is not locked It will become inactive following a key press AN IMPORTANT Once you ve assigned a One Shot mode to a modifier key you need to tap on the OK button at the top of the tab to activate your selection Lock If you choose Lock from the drop down menu pressing a modifier key once locks it on until you press the modifier key a second time to unlock or turn it off OneShot If you choose OneShot the modifier key remains active only until the next key is pressed OneShot Lock OneShot Lock allows you to combine these functions When you choose this option and you press the modifier key once it remains active only until the next key is pressed If you press the modifier key twice it is locked on remaining active until the modifier key is pressed a third time to turn it off Configuration 3 27 Macro Keys e In the Keyboard Properties dialog box open the Macros tab Keyboard
180. wer Saving Suspend on page 3 36 and the backlight is automatically dimmed Intensity This parameter is used to adjust the light intensity of the VH10 backlight Sliding the bar to the left lowers the light intensity and sliding it to the right raises the intensity Bright For The value chosen from this drop down menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at the configured intensity after the last user action e g keypress Dim For The value chosen from this drop down menu determines the duration of time that the backlight stays on at half the configured intensity dimmed backlight after expiration of the Bright For delay and as long as no user action takes place e g keypress At the expiration of the Dim For duration the display backlight shuts off External Power check box When you select the check box next to When using external power keep the backlight always ON the back light remains ON at the configured intensity when the VH10 is operating with external power not battery power If the VH10 is drawing power from its battery this option is ignored and the other parameters defined in Display Properties dialog box take effect Screen Blanking Screen Blanking turns the screen off when the vehicle is moving and back on when the vehicle is stopped The Display Properties dialog box in the Control Panel allows you to enable or disable this feature and set a delay time for the screen to turn off and on
181. y and uncheck the check box to disable this option Figure C 7 Network Key and Key Index Wireless Properties OK Network name SSID SECTOR d This is an ad hoc network wireless access points are not used Encryption WEP Authentication Open sl Network key 12345 Key index ji IT The key is provided automatically Enable 202 1X authentication e Key Index This field is used to identify the WEP key Enter a value from 1 to 4 e Enable 802 1x authentication 802 1X is the IEEE standard that offers additional security for local area networks It provides authentication for user devices attached to an Ethernet network whether wired or wireless A security protocol packet such as TLS or MD5 encapsulated in an EAP is used in conjunction with the 802 1X standard to authenticate users at the MAC layer Available EAPs are listed in the drop down menu next to the EAP option To activate 802 1X highlight 802 1x authentication and check the check box Wireless Zero Config Settings C 5 e EAP Type Extensible Authentication Protocol This drop down menu lists the EAP types available on your system The items in this drop down menu will vary depending on your network setup Keep in mind also that some authentication protocols require that you select a Certificate By selecting the Properties button you will be able to select a Certificate Certificates on page 3 17 provides a website that outlines how to create certific
182. y Health Service This option allows you to enable the service To access the menus after enabling the service you will need to either restart the VH10 or wait until a resume from Suspend Add Health Colour to the Taskbar Battery Tray Icon Enabling this option changes the background colour for the battery icon in the Taskbar based on battery condi tion Green excellent Yellow used and Red battery should be replaced Show Popup UI on Device Resume You can decide when the battery status pop up user interface UI will appear for how many seconds and whether the battery cycle count is displayed off by default Edit Changing Rating Descriptions You can customize the ratings text with the Edit option By enclosing your text within the HTML tag used for Bold lt b gt or removing the tag to unbold the text you can change the text that will appear in the pop up battery status screen For example the default text Excellent can be changed to Battery is excellent 3 40 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Ratings Description Change the text for each Rating to be displayed in the Popup UI Li Only supported Ratings are displayed Use default Battery Health Battery Health KKKKK Excellent po Preview EE Excellent Kiosk Access Kiosk Access enables you to customize your computer settings remove or add shortcuts to the desktop and Control Panel and limit access to var
183. y sequence To access the orange or blue function keys first press the ORANGE or BLUE key followed by the appro priate function key 2 4 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide A Function keys F1 through F12 can be used with the Windows Embedded CE operating system or another application The additional function keys F13 through F30 along with the macros are not used as part of the Windows Embedded CE operating system Macro Keys IMPORTANT Refer to Macro Keys on page 3 27 for details about creating macros The VH10 keyboard is equipped with a series of macro keys that can be programmed to replace frequently used keystrokes along with the function of executable keys like the ENTER key the BACKSPACE key any function key arrow key etc The SYM Key The Symbol key is represented on the keyboard by the characters SYM and provides access to commonly used symbolic characters Pressing the key brings up the Symbol soft input panel SIP onscreen keyboard with symbols mapped to each key If you wish to adjust the settings for the pop up screen modify the file soft inputpanel xml located in the Windows folder Reboot the computer for the new settings to take effect The Keyboard Backlight V The intensity of the keyboard backlight and the conditions under which this backlight is activated can be config ured by opening the Keyboard icon in the Windows Embedded CE Control Panel The behaviour of the keyboa
184. yment 3 64 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide Deleting a Profile e Inthe Total Recall home screen tap on Delete Profile e 1n the next screen locate your backup file and tap on OK Total Recall 5 0 Please select a profile from the list or click browse Flash Disk Defaulti pfl A warning pop up screen appears asking if you re certain that you want to delete this file e Tapon Yes to delete the file Tweaklit Z TweakIT Settings This utility allows you to tweak or adjust Advanced system settings interface network servers driver and radio and provides a Registry Editor Advanced Advanced CE Services Settings TweakIT Settings Advanced Registry Editor aE Advanced CE Services Settings eit FTP Server Hik Advanced Interface and Network Settings Hk Advanced Services Settings FTP Server This option is enabled by default to allow file transfers Keep in mind that data transfer in either direction is restricted to the Temp folder that is data are always loaded from the FTP Server to the Temp folder and from the Temp folder to the FTP Server Configuration 3 65 If this option is disabled a warm reset must be performed to accept the change Advanced Interface and Network Settings TweakIT Settings Registry Editor H Advanced CE Services Settings si eg Advanced Interface and Network Settings E Enable IPv6 3 8 Modem Logging a Advanced Services Settings Enable I
185. ystem Tray in the sub menu e Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about which you d like more information e Press ENTER to display the appropriate dialog box Customizing the Taskbar To customize the taskbar so that it displays only those icons you require e Inthe Start Menu choose Settings and then Taskbar If you re using the keyboard e Press BLUE MENU to display the Start Menu 2 12 VH10 Vehicle Mount Computer User Guide e Highlight the Settings option highlight Taskbar in the sub menu and press ENTER The Taskbar and Start Menu dialog box is displayed Taskbar and Start Menu eg EE x a e Tap on the items you want to activate or deactivate The check mark indicates active items If you re using the keyboard e Highlight the options you want to activate and press the SPACE key to select them A check mark indi cates active items The Start Menu The Start Menu lists the operations you can access and work with It is available from the startup desktop or from within any application Microsoft WordPad J NOTE Tap on the item in the menu with which you want to work If you re using the keyboard e Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item and press ENTER or If the menu item has an underlined character e Type the underlined alpha character For example to display the Run dialog box type the letter r Getting To Know Your VH10 2 13 Programs

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