Intermec 6600 User manual

Model 6600 Computer

USER'S GUIDE

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PN: 961-028-084

Revision A

March 1997

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ern this document.

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without notice. Although every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate

information, Norand Corporation assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or

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Intermec Technologies Corporation

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Acknowledgements

AS/400, IBM, Microchannel, PS/2, and OS/2 are registered trademarks of

International Business Machines Corporation.

Borland C and C++ for Windows are trademarks of Borland International, Inc.

Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

MICROĆCLEAN II is a registered trademark of Foresight International, Inc.

Microsoft, MS, MSĆDOS, and Windows are registered trademarks and Visual Basic

for Windows, and Windows for Pen are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

PenRight! and PenRight! Pro are trademarks of PenRight Corporation.

FCC Computer Compliance

" NOTICE

This equipment meets Class B digital device limits per Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits

protect against interference in a residential area. It emits, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy. If you do not install and use the equipment according to its instructions, it may inter-

fere with radio signals. However, these is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning our equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

" Reorient or relocate the radio or television receiving antenna.

" Increase the separation between the computer equipment and receiver.

" Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

radio or television receiver is connected.

" Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Canadian Computer Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mate-

rial boilleur du Canada

Telephone Installation Warning Notices

The following notices apply to equipment that may be connected to telephone lines or systems.

For your personal safety, and to protect this equipment from potential electrical or physical

damage, do NOT connect equipment to telephone lines or data communication equipment

unless the following warnings have been read, understood, and complied with.

" Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

" Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically de-

signed for wet locations.

" Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has

been disconnected at the network interface.

" Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

" Avoid using telephone (other than cordless type) during an electrical storm. There

may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

" Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

Installation du téléphone : avertissements

Les avertissements qui suivent s’appliquent à tout équipement qui peut être branché aux lignes

ou systèmes téléphoniques. Pour votre sécurité personnelle et pour protéger l’équipement de

tout dommage électrique ou physique potentiel, NE PAS brancher un ordinateur tablette

électronique ou ses périphériques aux lignes téléphoniques ou équipements avant que les

avertissements suivants aient été lus, compris et observés :

" Ne jamais installer de câblage téléphonique pendant un orage électrique.

" Ne jamais installer de prise téléphonique dans un endroit humide à moins que la

prise ait été spécifiquement conçue pour être utilisée dans les endroits humides.

" Ne jamais toucher les fils de téléphone ou de l’équipement terminal non isolés à

moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranchée de l’interface réseau.

" User de prudence lors de l’installation ou de la modification de lignes téléphoni-

ques.

" Éviter d’utiliser un téléphone (autre qu’un appareil téléphonique sans fil) pendant

un orage électrique. Il pourrait y avoir un faible risque d’électrocution par la

foudre.

" Ne pas utiliser le téléphone afin de signaler une fuite de gaz à proximité de la fuite.

Labels and Warnings

The following pages show the locations of labels that may be attached to this prod-

uct. Certain important information from those labels is recreated here for your con-

venience. In addition, safety warnings are repeated in this section, whether they

appear on individual labels or not.

Our product labels typically provide the following types of information:

" date of manufacture

" product model and serial number

" agency compliance standards such as FCC, TUV, CE

" agency-required safety warnings

Certain personnel safety warnings may be required by law. Hazardous emission or explosion/

fire hazard warnings must appear on the product. All safety warnings are shown here or on the

following pages.

Lithium Battery Notices

WARNING: The battery can explode if it is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent battery type.

AVERTISSEMENT: La batterie au lithium peut exploser si elle est replacée de manière

incorrecte. Elle ne doit être remplacée que par une batterie identique ou

similaire.

WARNING: Lithium batteries can explode if they are overcharged or if they are placed

incorrectly in a charging device.

AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries au lithium peuvent exploser ou prendre feu si elles sont trop

chargées à cause d’une mauvaise installation de la station d’accueil.

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CONTENTS

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SECTION 1

General Information

Introduction: About this Manual 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Summary of Sections 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Description 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Portable Computers 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Model 6600 Computer 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Software Compatibility 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Description 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Display 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls (or, switches) 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connectors 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compartment Doors (illustration w/instruction) 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications 1-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 2

Options and Accessories

Options 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Direct-connect Vehicle Power Cables 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AC Power Adapter 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

External Battery Chargers 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Docks 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Dock 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Single Dock 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Multidock 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printers 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessory Cables 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tethered Pen Accessory Kit 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adjustable Handstrap 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Neck or Shoulder Strap 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pen Holder Accessory 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SECTION 3

Operation

General Information

PCMCIA Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing Cards 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory and PC Card Options 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General Information 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Required Tools and Equipment 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ESD Safety 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hand Tools 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Precautions 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install Internal PC Card Device 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disassembly 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prepare Drive for Installation 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and Reassembly 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Memory Installation Procedures 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disassembly 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation and Reassembly 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Batteries 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Battery Installation 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charging 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Computer Startup

General Information and Startup Procedures 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reset Switch 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Input/Output

Input 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Pen 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Integrated Scanner 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Output 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Two-way communication 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 4

Maintenance

Introduction

Maintenance Procedures

Batteries 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Battery Pack 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Capacity 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Backup Battery 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pen Tip Replacement 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning Instructions 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Case and Display 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Surface Connectors 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Factory Service 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Product Service Information Card 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 5

Vehicle Installation

Installation Guidelines 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction to Installation 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Power Cable Routing 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cable Length 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

When Installing a Printer 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Guidelines 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery Cable Connections 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cut and Strip the Battery Cable 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prepare the Cable Ends 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connection to Side-mounted Terminals 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connection to Top-mounted Terminals 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Secure the Power Cable 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fasten Ground Cable 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mechanical Installation 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Final Connections 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Dock Alone 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Vehicle Dock and Printer 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the Vehicle Dock 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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APPENDIX A

Norand Utilities Program

Introduction A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Program Conventions A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Screens A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up Menus A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drop Down Lists A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyboard Standards A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Diagrams A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Main Menu Entry Point A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Language Selection Menu A-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PROGRAM LOAD/MAIN MENU A-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up C & D A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up E A-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Parameters A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A16 A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication Status A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Comm Settings Menu A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced Utilities Menu A-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up A A-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pop-Up D1 A-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

APPENDIX B

Connector Pinout Information

Connector Pin Definitions B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FIGURES

Figure 1-1, The Model 6600 Computer 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-2, The Model 6600 Computer 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-3, Connectors 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 1-4, Compartment Doors 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-1, Direct-connect Vehicle Power Cables 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-2, AC Power Adapter 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-3, Single Dock 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-4, Tethered Pen Accessory Kit 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-5, Adjustable Handstrap 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-6, Adjusting the Handstrap 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-7, Closing the Handstrap 2-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-8, Neck or Shoulder Strap 2-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-9, Adhesive Pad and Pen Holder Clip 2-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-10, Pen Holder Clips 2-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 2-11, Computer with Pen Holder Accessory 2-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-1, PC Card Compartment Door 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-2, PC Card Slots 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-3, Prepare Computer for Upgrades 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-4, Remove Access Panel 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-5, Install PC Card Device in Drive 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-6, Install PC Card Drive 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-7, RAM and FLASH Access 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-8, Remove DRAM Board 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-9, Install FLASH Board 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-10, Reinstall DRAM Board 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-11, Install Main Battery 3-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-12, Charging Configurations 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 3-13, Reset Switch 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-1, Battery Pack Capacity Check 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 4-2, Pen Tip Replacement 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-1, Strip the Battery Cable 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-2, Prepare Cable Ends 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-3, Side-Mount Battery Terminals 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-4, Top-Mount Battery Terminals 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-5, Secure Cable 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-6, Vehicle Mount 5-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-7, Remove Mounting Base 5-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-8, Attach Base to Dock 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figure 5-9, Vehicle Dock 5-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-10, Dock Connectors 5-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Figure 5-11, Vehicle Dock Mechanical Features 5-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TABLES

Table B-1, Keyboard min-DIN Connector B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table B-2, 9-pin D-subminiature Serial Connector B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Table B-3, 15-pin D-subminiature External VGA Connector B-3. . . . . . . . . .

Table B-4, 18-pin Docking Connector B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECTION 1  General Information

Model 6600 User’s Guide 1-1

Section 1

General Information

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Introduction: About this Manual

This manual is divided into five sections plus appendixes. Sections 1, 2, 3,

and 4 are for the end-user, while Section 5 is intended for the vehicle instal-

lation technician. The main sections are:

 Section 1 General Information

 Section 2 Options and Accessories

 Section 3 Operation

 Section 4 Maintenance

 Section 5 Vehicle Installation

 Appendixes

SECTION 1  General Information

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Summary of Sections

Section 1, General Information

Tells how this manual is organized, contains a summary of each section, and

describes the computer.

Section 2, Options and Accessories

Tells how to connect, install, or set up options and accessories.

Section 3, Operation

This section tells how to put the unit into operation for the first time.

Section 4, Maintenance

This section contains routine care and maintenance instructions.

Section 5, Vehicle Installation

This section tells how to wire and install a vehicle mount.

Appendixes

These contain firmware and certain optional hardware information.

SECTION 1  General Information

Model 6600 User’s Guide 1-3

Computer Description

Portable Computers

Hand-Held Computers are used by mobile workers to quickly and accurate-

ly capture information, print reports, dispatch competitive analysis, and to

support field maintenance and sales automation.

Technical advancements help make today’s hand-held computers suitable

for many other uses.

These units are battery operated, making them extremely portable and well-

suited to route industries such as beverage, bakery, snack, and dairy dis-

tribution operations. Other uses are found in service industries, factory

quality assurance programs, and transportation.

Typically, programs or data are loaded (“downloaded”) into the Hand-Held

computer from a PC or mainframe. Depending upon the options built into

the computer, entries are made via screen contact, a keyboard or a scanner.

The hand-held computer typically contains (or can access) a database with

customer and product information. It does calculations based on product

movement, sends information to a printer, and often sends data to a host

computer at the end of the work day.

The Model 6600 Computer

The Model 6600 Hand-Held Computer is a versatile portable data collection

device. It has a large, easily-read display, pen-based data entry, and the

power and speed of a 486DX2 processor. With extensive memory options

and MS-DOS compatibility, the Model 6600 Computer can be expanded to

do many tasks beyond data collection.

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Software Compatibility

Your computer comes with software for battery charging, and for communi-

cating to peripheral devices. This computer also has a software interface for

display control when using windows-type programs.

Since the computer is MS-DOS compatible, there are many general pro-

grams and publications available for use with the computer. Programmers

may be interested in commercial pen-based application development tool

kits such as:

 DOS-based applications

Power Pen Pal

Professional Pen Pal

PenRight! Pro with Borland or Microsoft C

 Microsoft Windows 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups

Windows with Pen Extensions

Microsoft Visual Basic for Windows

Borland C++

PenRight! for Windows

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Model 6600 User’s Guide 1-5

Computer Description

The following illustrations familiarize you with the external features of the

Model 6600 Computer.

At the beginning of each work day you should inspect the unit and make

sure that the following components are secure:

 Battery compartment door

 PC card compartment door

 Special pen

 Handstrap

 External connectors

 Optional accessory pod

Correct any problems discovered during this inspection before use.

Figure 1-1

The Model 6600 Computer

1. Display

2. Scan activate switch

3. Battery compartment

4. Infrared window

5. Docking connector

6. AC power adapter connector

7. 9-pin D-sub serial connector

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Display

The display shows computer or battery status messages, entries, the most

recent scan, customer or product lists, calculations, and prompts that require

a response from you.

You can use a scanner or the special pen provided with the computer to

make manual entries. The special (passive) pen contains a unique electronic

element which does not require batteries.

Display contrast is adjustable for best viewing, and then automatically com-

pensates for ambient temperature variations. Ambient light detector circuit-

ry automatically sets backlight brightness, which can then be manually ad-

justed to your needs.

A chemically strengthened glass protects the display from scratches and

other damage that could make the display difficult to read.

Figure 1-2

The Model 6600 Computer

1. Reset switch

2. Contrast controls

3. Backlight brightness controls

4. Suspend or Resume switch

5. Special (passive) pen

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Controls

The computer has only seven (7) external controls (buttons or switches),

which are shown in Figures 1-1 and 1-2. These controls are:

 Scanner activation (2 buttons)

 Contrast control (2 buttons)

 Backlight brightness control (2 buttons), and

 Suspend or resume switch

Scanner Buttons

Two scanner buttons, one on either side of the display, allow you to trigger

the optional built-in scanner with either your left or right hand. It is not

necessary to push both buttons to activate the scanner.

Contrast Controls

Two contrast controls (buttons) are located near the lower edge of the dis-

play. Both controls are teardrop shaped with the pointed end indicating the

directional effect of the button: the button on the left has its pointed end

toward the display. Press this button to increase (darken) display contrast.

The pointed end of the remaining (right) button is aimed downward: press

it to decrease (lighten) display contrast.

Backlight Brightness Controls

Two backlight brightness controls (buttons) are located near the lower edge

of the display, to the right of the contrast controls. Both backlight controls

are teardrop shaped with the pointed end indicating the directional effect of

the button: the button on the left has its pointed end toward the display.

Press this button to increase backlight brightness. The pointed end of the

remaining (right) button is aimed downward: press it to decrease backlight

brighteness.

Suspend or Resume Switch

The Suspend or Resume switch allows you to suspend operations by manu-

ally placing the unit into an almost-off (standby) condition. This will con-

serve battery power during predictable periods of inactivity. Push the Sus-

pend or Resume switch once to suspend operations; press it again to resume

operations.

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Figure 1-3

Connectors

1. 15-pin D-sub (lift flap to access VGA connector)

2. 6-pin mini-DIN (lift flap to access keyboard connector)

3. RJ-11 (lift flap to access phone jack)

4. Infrared window

5. Docking connector

6. AC power adapter connector

7. 9-pin D-sub serial connector

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