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6640/6650 Windows 2000
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
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P/N 978-054-011
Revision A
February 2001
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CONTENTS
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SECTION 1
Introduction
About this Book 1-1..........................................................
6640/6650 Computer 1-2......................................................
Batteries 1-2.............................................................
BIOS 1-2.................................................................
Display 1-2...............................................................
External Powe r 1-2.......................................................
Flash 1-2................................................................
FAT32 to NTFS 1-3.......................................................
Floppy Drives 1-3.........................................................
USB Floppy Drive 1-3.................................................
Bootable (Drive A: in DOS) 1-3.....................................
Nonbootable (Drive B: in DOS) 1-4..................................
Parallel Floppy Drive 1-4..............................................
Hard Drives 1-4..........................................................
Memory 1-4..............................................................
PC Card Slots 1-4.........................................................
Pen 1-4..................................................................
Indicator LEDs 1-5.......................................................
Power Management 1-5...................................................
Processor 1-5.............................................................
Scanner 1-5..............................................................
Touchpad 1-5.............................................................
Dock Connections 1-6.........................................................
Tips for Getting Started 1-6...................................................
System Configuration 1-7.....................................................
Set Up for PC Development 1-7................................................
Windows 2000 1-8............................................................
Visual C++ or Borland C++ for Windows 1-8................................
Visual Basic for Windows 1-8..............................................
Pen for Windows 2.0 1-8...................................................
Other Environments 1-9......................................................
Customer Support 1-9........................................................
Customer Support Center 1-9..............................................
Web Site 1-9.............................................................
Bulletin Board Service 1-9.................................................
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SECTION 2
BIOS Setup
Navigating the BIOS Setup 2-1................................................
Using the External Keyboard 2-1..........................................
Using the Pen in Setup 2-1................................................
Main 2-2....................................................................
Advanced 2-4................................................................
Security 2-8.................................................................
Power 2-9...................................................................
Boot 2-10.....................................................................
Information 2-11..............................................................
Exit 2-12.....................................................................
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Hotkeys (Virtual Screen Keys)
DOS Hotkeys 3-1.............................................................
Windows Boot Menu 3-1...................................................
DOS Virtual Keys 3-1.....................................................
Windows Hotkeys 3-2.........................................................
Hotkey Alignment Utility 3-2..............................................
Change/New Dialog 3-4...................................................
Hotkey Commands 3-5....................................................
Registry HotKey Values 3-6...............................................
Creating a Hotkey 3-7....................................................
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Toolkit for the Computer
Toolkit Set Up 4-1............................................................
Installing Toolkit Components 4-2.............................................
Setting Up the Driver 4-6.................................................
Loading Windows 2000 Pen Drivers 4-6.................................
Loading General Utilities 4-7..........................................
Loading Intermec 802.11 Windows 2000 Drivers 4-7......................
Setting Up the Ashtech G8 GPS Radio 4-8...............................
Setting Up the GSM Motorola D10 Radio 4-11............................
Setting Up the Mobitex Rim 902 Radio 4-13..............................
Setting Up the Proxim LAN Radio 4-13..................................
Setting Up the Sierra Wireless Inc. SB300 4-14...........................
Setting Up to Create Recovery Diskettes 4-17.............................
Microsoft File Sharing 4-18..........................................
Bootable Network Recovery Diskette 4-20............................
Bootable Network Cloning Diskette 4-25..............................
Bootable Network Diskette 4-27.....................................
Partition Magic Shrink and Save Diskette 4-28.......................
Firmware Update Floppy (Flashes H8 and BIOS) 4-30.................
Emergency BIOS Recovery Diskette 4-30.............................
Support Files 4-32.............................................................
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SECTION 5
Desktop Applications
Windows 2000 Pen Drivers 5-1................................................
Uninstall the Existing Drivers 5-1.........................................
Reinstall the Pen Drivers 5-3..............................................
Recalibrate or Realign the Pen 5-5.........................................
Radio Components 5-7........................................................
802.11 Client Monitor 5-7.................................................
Verify PC Card Support 5-7............................................
Install 802.11 Radio Drivers 5-8........................................
Install a Device Driver 5-10.............................................
Access the Device D river Properties 5-11.................................
Update the 802.11 Device Driver 5-12....................................
ORiNOCO Client Manager 5-16.........................................
Add/Edit Configuration Profile 5-17..................................
Select Configuration Profile 5-20.....................................
Card Diagnostics 5-20...............................................
Link Test 5-21......................................................
Site Monitor 5-23...................................................
Version Info (Information) 5-25......................................
Update Client Firmware 5-25........................................
Ashtech G8 GPS 5-27......................................................
HyperTerminal 5-27....................................................
Ashtech Evaluate 5-28..................................................
Setting Up the Ashtech Evaluate Application 5-28.....................
Using the Ashtech Evaluate Application 5-29.........................
GPS Receiver Terminal 5-32.........................................
Skychart 5-32......................................................
GSM Motorola D10 5-33....................................................
HyperTerminal 5-33....................................................
CS PEEK 5-35.........................................................
Mobitex Rim 902 5-36......................................................
WRADTST 5-36........................................................
PIA 5-36..............................................................
Proxim LAN 5-37..........................................................
Installing a New RangeLAN2 7400 PC Card Adapter 5-37.................
Reinstalling the RangeLAN2 7400 PC Card Adapter 5-41..................
Remove Old RangeLAN2 7400 PC Card Adapter 5-41..................
Verify RangeLAN2 PC Card Adapter Removal 5-43....................
Replace with New RangeLAN2 Adapter 5-43..........................
Troubleshooting 5-43...................................................
Site Survey and Configuration Tool 5-43.................................
Masters 5-44.......................................................
Snoop 5-44.........................................................
Configuration 5-45..................................................
Site Survey 5-46....................................................
Sierra Wireless Inc. 5-47...................................................
Install Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Stack 5-47.............................
Install a Modem Profile in Windows 2000 5-49............................
Wireless Expert — Locating Modem 5-51.................................
Setting Up the New Connection 5-53.................................
Starting a Dial-Up Networking Connection 5-56.......................
CDPD Watcher 5-57....................................................
HyperTerminal 5-57....................................................
Create Shortcut Icons 5-59.................................................
Windows 2000 On-Screen Keyboard 5-60........................................
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SECTION 6
Recovery Procedures
Assumptions 6-1.............................................................
Required Components 6-1.....................................................
BIOS Recove ry Proce d ure 6-2.................................................
Firmware Update Floppy (Manual Method) 6-2.............................
Emergency BIOS Recovery 6-2.............................................
Shared Location Recovery Process 6-3.........................................
Before Reimaging Computer 6-3...........................................
Determine Server Name 6-3...........................................
Ensure Enabled File-Sharing 6-3.......................................
Determine Name of Shared Location 6-4................................
Ensure NetBEUI Protocol Is Available 6-5...............................
Create Network Recovery Media 6-6....................................
Shared Location Reimaging Process 6-7....................................
System Cloning Process 6-8...................................................
Create an Image 6-8......................................................
Clone Source Computer Image 6-8.........................................
Image Target Computer 6-8...............................................
Advanced Topics 6-9..........................................................
Supporting Programs Developed by Intermec 6-9...............................
TABLES
Table 4-1 Component Executables 4-3..........................................
INDEX
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Section 1
Introduction
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The material presented in this publication provides technical reference for the
6640 and 6650 Computers and is intended for experienced application program-
mers and information systems engineers.
About this Book
Use the
6640 Computer User’s Guide
(P/N: 961-054-018) or the
6650 Computer
User’s Guide
(P/N: 961-054-023) for hardware components, maintenance, and
troubleshooting information.
Use this technical reference for set up, development, and programming informa-
tion:
Section 1 — Introduction
Introduces the 6640 and 6650 Computers and related docks, provides tips for
installation, reprogramming flash memory, setting up for development, and iden-
tifies some development environments and resources.
Section 2 — BIOS Setup
Contains set up pages that include integrated peripherals, caches, passwords,
power-on modes, etc.
Section 3 — Hotkeys (Virtual Screen Keys)
Describes how to use the hotkeys in BIOS Setup, at DOS, and in Windows. It
also describes how to set up the Windows hotkeys from within Windows.
Section 4 — Toolkit for the Computer
Lists the various toolkit components, including radio drivers and recovery media.
Section 5 — Desktop Applications
Covers the Windows 2000 pen driver and the radio components available on the
toolkit, and also covers the on-screen keyboard.
Section 6 — Recovery Procedures
Defines how to do a BIOS system recovery, reimage the 6640/6650 Computer,
and clone an image for multiple system recoveries.
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6640/6650 Computer
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NOTE:
Tool icons are shown to the left of related menu options.
The 6640/6650 Computer is a ruggedized, ergonomic, battery-powered, touch-
based computer, with input from finger touch, pen, keyboard, or scanner. It has
integrated communications and various combinations of external and internal
peripherals. It is designed for a mobile environment.
Batteries
The computer contains a rechargeable lithium ion (Li ION) main battery pack
and a smaller rechargeable Li ION backup battery.
If the computer is turned
off
at normal room temperature, a discharged battery
takes about three hours to fully recharge. About 70% of the charge is completed
within the f irst hour.
If the computer is turned
on
at normal room temperature, recharging may take
slightly longer.
In extreme temperatures, charging may not happen. The battery temperature
must be between 0
_
and 55
_
C for it to charge. Once outside this range, the bat-
tery w ill not charge.
BIOS
The computer is shipped with an upgradeable BIOS firmware (PhoenixBIOS
V4.06). See page 4-32 for details about FLASH40.EXE.
Display
A backlit, liquid crystal, touch-sensitive, 800x600 resolution display, consisting of
either 10.4” all-light-readable color SVGA, or 9.8” monochrome SVGA is fea-
tured. Backlight features Cold Cathode Florescent Lamp (CCFL) with bright-
ness control. The touch panel is of the capacitive type that does not require a
battery, although the pen does have to be tethered.
The panel uses a technology that allows finger or pen input. The special pen
shipped with the computer provides electrical signals to the computer, any other
pen will not work. If you wear gloves and touch the panel, the panel will not rec-
ognize your finger. Pointing accuracy is much better with the pen.
External Power
External power is available through an AC/DC power adapter, a cigarette lighter
adapter, or a vehicle system. This allows the computer to be operated from stan-
dard electrical outlets and allows the computer battery to recharge whether the
computer is on or off.
Flash
There are 2 MB of flash memory to hold the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS);
this memory is not available to the system or the application programs.
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FAT32 to NTFS
The default Windows 2000 load for the 6640/6650 Computer is formatted using
FAT32. CONVERT.EXE is a Microsoft utility that ships with Windows 2000 and
can convert a drive from FAT32 to NTFS.
Use this utility with caution, as once
the drive is converted to NTFS, it cannot be reversed back to FAT32.
1. From the Windows desktop, select
Start
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Run
,type“CMD”inthe
Open
field, then click
OK
to continue.
2. At the prompt, type
VOL
to view the volume label of the drive being con-
verted.
3. Type
Convert C: /FS:NTFS
Note that C: can be any valid drive letter.
4. Enter the volume label of t he drive to be converted as displayed in step 2.
5. If prompted, enter “Y” to have the conversion scheduled for the next system
reboot.
See the README.TXT file in the “\Docs” folder on the Toolkit CD #1 for addi-
tional information about this process.
Floppy Drives
Two floppy drive types are supported: Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Parallel.
No two drive types can be active at the same time. For example, the computer
can be set to use the USB floppy drive, but the parallel drive cannot be used si-
multaneously. Following is an explanation of each of the drive types and how to
configure the system to use them.
USB Floppy Drive
The USB floppy drive works with both DOS and Windows operating systems. In
DOS, BIOS is responsible for detecting and initializing the drive. When Win-
dows loads, it takes over this responsibility.
Another difference is that for DOS to access the drive, the USB floppy drive must
be attached when the 6640/6650 Computer is turned on. This is because the
BIOS, during POST, must be able to detect the drive and its type and then ini-
tialize the system to use it. The floppy drive cannot be attached while the com-
puter is booting or already booted. Windows, on the other hand, can detect and
initialize the floppy drive at any time. The USB floppy drive may be configured
in one of two modes for access at DOS.
Bootable
(Drive A: in DOS)
Configure the USB floppy as the bootable drive A: using the PhoenixBIOS Setup
Utility. Complete instructions on using this utility are in Section 2.
1. Reboot the computer, then enter the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility when
prompted.
2. Go to the
Diskette A
option under the Main option and change the floppy
drive type to “USB Floppy.”
3. Save changes and exit the utility. This automatically reboots the computer.
When the system boots, it will attempt to use the USB floppy drive to boot the
system in the same way as it would a standard floppy drive. Whether the sys-
tem boots from the USB floppy drive, access the USB floppy drive as drive A: as
long as you are in DOS mode or running Windows 2000. Window s 98 will refer
to this drive as D:.
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Nonbootable
(Drive B: in DOS)
Configure the USB floppy as drive B: using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.
Complete instructions on using t his utility are in Section 2.
1. Reboot the computer, then enter the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility when
prompted.
2. Go to the
Diskette A
option under the Main option and change the floppy
drive type to “1.44MB, 3 1/2.”
3. Save changes and exit the utility. This automatically reboots the computer.
When the system boots, it will not attempt to use the USB floppy drive to boot
the system in the same way as it would a standard f loppy drive. The USB floppy
drive will show up as drive B: as long as you are in DOS mode. Once you are in
Windows 2000, the drive will be called A: again. If you run Windows 98 on this
system the drive will be changed to D:. The advantage of this is that you can al-
low the system to boot into Windows while there is a floppy in the drive.
Parallel Floppy Drive
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NOTE:
Note that the parallel port connector on the full feature docks does not support operation with
a parallel floppy disk drive.
To use the parallel drive, attach it to the parallel port on the computer’s I/O pan-
el and boot normally. Be sure that a USB floppy drive i s
not
attached. Also, the
Diskette A:
option under the Menu option in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
should be set to “1.44 MB, 3
½
.” The parallel floppy is bootable and accessible,
from both DOS and Windows operating systems, as if it w ere a standard floppy
drive. Its drive letter will not change.
Hard Drives
The hard disk drive may either be a laptop 2.5”, standard IDE drive, or a Solid
State 2.5” IDE drive, and is located next to the two PC Card slots.
Memory
64 MB of RAM is the minimum amount of RAM needed for Windows 2000. To
enhance the performance of Windows 2000, expand the memory to 128 MB of
RAM.
PC Card Slots
The two PC Card slots, or CardBus slots, accessible through the side access door,
can each accept one Type II PC Card. The slot farthest from the display can ac-
cept one Type III card. One Type II card and one Type III card can be used si-
multaneously.
Pen
The default function of the pen is the left mouse button, or left clicks . To switch
to the right-click operation, press and hold the button on the pen, then tap the
screen.
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Indicator LEDs
Above the display are two 2-color light emitting diode (LED) indicators which in-
dicate the status of the external power and the main battery. Note that t he
LEDs only work when the computer is turned on. The
left
LED is for the exter-
nal power. Below are its conditions and meanings:
Off
System is off
Steady Green
Computer is running off external power.
Blinking Green
Computer is in Suspend Mode and running off external power.
Steady Red
Computer is turned on and is running off the battery.
Blinking Red
Computer is in Suspend Mode with no external power supplied.
The
right
LED is for the main battery. Below are its conditions and meanings:
Off
Computer is in Suspend Mode or is turned off.
Steady Green
Main battery is fully-charged, running, or on charge power.
Blinking Green
Main battery is charging.
Steady Red
Computer is running off the main battery with capacity exceeding 20 per-
cent.
Blinking Red
Computer is running off the main battery with capacity under 20 percent.
Power Management
Power management is controlled in two locations. One is the Power menu in the
BIOS setup and the other is through t he Windows Control Panel.
From the Windows desktop, double-click
My Computer
, then double-click
Control Panel
. Once in the Windows Control Panel, double-click the
Power
Options
desktop icon to access the Power Options Properties window, which
allows for changes to power management options.
Processor
A 266 MHz MMX Pentium processor is supported for the 6640 Computer.
A 333 MHz PII Pentium p rocessor is supported for the 6650 Computer.
Scanner
The computer c an be ordered with either a standard 5-volt CCD tethered (exter-
nal) wand scanner or a laser scanner.
Touchpad
The touchpad below the display consists of four software-configurable buttons
(“F1,” “F2,” “F3,” “F4”), a battery-suspend button, a suspend button, and two
brightness and contrast buttons.
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Dock Connections
Two basic dock accessories are used for the computer: the office (single) dock and
the vehicle dock. Custom versions of these docks may be created for customer
requirements. Two additional full-featured docks are also available, one for the
mobile and vehicle environment, and the other for the desktop.
I/O Panel
Some of the features that can be selected on the I/O panel are defined on the fol-
lowing pages.
Keyboard
The 6-pin Mini-DIN connector directly supports PS/2 through an adapter cable
or PC AT keyboards. Keyboard signals are available on t he docking connector to
permit the use of an external keyboard when the computer is docked.
Network
A 10BaseT Ethernet connection is available through the dock or I/O panel.
Parallel Port
The LPT1 Printer Port is an enhanced parallel port with a 25-pin (DB-25)
female
D-sub for connecting parallel devices such as a printer or storage device to the
computer. This is available on the full-featured single docks or the I/O panel.
Serial Port
A 9-pin D-sub connector which is available as COM1 on the dock. Another 9-pin
D-sub connector, COM2, is on some versions of the I/O panel.
USB Connector
Each computer has one USB port located near the external power input connec-
tor. Separate USB ports are available on the docks.
Tips for Getting Started
As you develop applications for the computer (or port existing applications), note
the following:
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Windows 2000 is the operating system. If experienced with Window s 2000,
you can develop or port applications.
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Become familiar with the tools and techniques for power management.
Monitoring the state of battery power and using the suspend/resume fea -
ture is a critical function.
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When developing for pen input, note that interpreting handwriting is still a
developing field; accuracy is not at 100 percent. Interpreting and storing
results puts an additional load on the processor. Excessive use of handwrit-
ing recognition software can slow down a speedy application. Instead, use
buttons, item lists, and pull-down menus for common tasks.
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When designing a pencentric interface, use the SVGA screen area to make
buttons, pull-down menus, text entry fields, and etc. large enough for easy,
accurate use in a mobile or high-pressure environment.
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Make applications
drive-independent
. Do not hard-code drive designations.
Use available PC Card storage solutions and note that devices can be
moved about as required by different configurations. PC Card slots accept
flash, hard disk devices, RF devices, radio or Local Area Network (LAN)
modems, and other devices.
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Note the general system design of the target computer, such as the file sys -
tem (FAT32 in NTFS), size of hard drive (660 MB SanDisk, 12 GB hard
drive, etc.), or an SVGA screen.
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Some parts of this publication can be useful for your configuration or ap-
plication. If any of these files are needed, a PDF version of this documenta-
tion will be placed in the “\DOCS” folder on the toolkit CD. If not there,
try the BBS Product Forums. How to access the BBS is on page 1-9.
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Finally, for development purposes, consider using external devices if these
are available (or practical) for the application to use in the field.
System Configuration
These items apply t o the standard computer configuration and are needed for
minimum development. However, the computer can be configured to meet specif-
ic needs. Additional RAM can be obtained to bring the total to 128 MB.
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Computer, with a minimum of 64 MB of system RAM for Windows 2000.
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Windows Toolk it.
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Main batteries: at least one.
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Single dock or wall charger.
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A diskette drive to update flash software.
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A diskette drive or a type of PC Card storage media for transferring files.
Set Up for PC Development
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NOTE:
Keep the computer on charge while performing setup. See Section 2 for BIOS setup options.
The following is a general approach for equipment setup:
1. Connect power to the dock, install the main battery, and insert the comput-
er into the dock.
2. As the boot process is started, a beep signal will be emitted. One beep is a
normal boot. Two or more beeps indicate a BIOS error. If there are four
beeps, a CMOS error was detected but a back up copy of CMOS was suc-
cessfully retrieved from flash, no further action is needed.
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To correct a CMOS error using an external keyboard:
a. When prompted. press
<F2>
for the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility window.
b. Press
<F9>
to access the Setup Confirmation window. The “Yes” option
should be highlighted, if not, use the
#
or
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keys to select “Yes.”
c. Press
[Enter]
to load the default configuration.
d. Press
<F10>
,thenpress
[Enter]
.
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Correct a CMOS error using a pen. It will be necessary to use the four
function hotkeys on the display.
a. When prompted, double-click the display with the pen to enter the
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.
b. Click the right side of the
[F3]
hotkey to move cursor to the Exit menu.
c. Click the right side of the
[F4]
hotkey to move the cursor down to the
Load Setup Defaults
option.
d. Click the
[F2]
hotkey to access the Setup Confirmation. The “Yes” option
should be highlighted, if not, click the
[F3]
hotkey.
e. Click the
[F2]
hotkey to load the default configuration. Click the
[F2]
hotkey again to select the
Exit Saving Changes
option, then click
[F2]
to exit the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility.
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Windows 2000
One of the major benefits of the open-system approach is that you can acquire
development equipment and software from many different vendors, including
Intermec Technologies Corporation. This provides you with greater flexibility in
selecting equipment and software tools best suited to your particular develop-
ment needs. The challenge lies in finding pieces that work well together, espe-
cially when you are working with communications and interfaces.
If you have Windows programming experience, you will feel comfortable with
this computer platform.
The computer can run any mouse-aware Windows application.
Visual C++ o r Borland C++ for Windows
Microsoft Visual C++ or Borland C++ for Windows are tools for experienced C
Windows programmers. The Foundation Class Libraries or the Object Windows
Library can be used; just watch for space limitations because they are statically
linked. Windows programs, in general, grow to a large size quickly and can re-
quire a lot of extra DLLs, OCXs, or VBXs.
Borland’s C compiler includes a utility called TDUMP. You can run TDUMP on
an executable file to display the files or libraries called by the executable.
Visual Basic for Windows
Microsoft Visual Basic (VB) for Windows, is a tool that lends itself to quick cre-
ation of prototype screens for customer demonstrations and reviews. It includes
screen drawing plus an easy method for inserting code to control the application.
However, if frequently used forms are not preloaded, s creen drawing may be
slow. Also, supporting the data-aware controls consumes a lot of memory. VB
can handle a large number of databases, including dBase, Access, Paradox, and
Foxpro. It also handles ASCII and text files.
When you encounter a Visual Basic program, you should be aware of the follow-
ing two common requirements.
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Files with the VBX and OCX extensions are Visual Basic custom controls.
These files support common features (such as command buttons, list boxes,
pen edit boxes, data-aware controls, etc.) that are frequently seen in Win-
dows applications. They are shipped w ith the application requiring them.
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Programs written in Visual Basic V4.0 can be compiled for 16-bit or 32-bit
mode, depending on installation. Visual Basic 5.0 is 32-bit mode only.
Pen for Windows 2.0
Microsoft Pen for Windows 2.0 is the standard p en application and consists of
standard Windows with extra files, some changes to SYSTEM.INI, and a new
PENWIN.INI file.
A PenX (Pen Recognition software) version for Windows 2000
is not available from CIC, but should become available in the near future.
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Other Environments
Any development environment that runs on Windows 2000 may be used to devel-
op software for the computer. Not all development environments work as well
and are not recommended due to the storage capacity and speed limitations of
the computer.
How much space is required?
Many environments assume that the target machine is a d esktop or laptop with
virtually unlimited hard drive space. This may not be so if the target system is
to run from Solid State drives. Note the storage requirements during develop-
ment. For example, Power Builder uses over 3 MB of DLLs in addition to Win-
dows just to run “Hello World.”
The 6640 Computer uses a 266 MHz MMX Pentium process or. The 6650 Com-
puer uses a 333 MHz PII Pentium processor. Test your application performance
on a similar computer.
Customer Support
Customer Support Center
The Intermec Customer Support Center (technical support) t elephone number is
800-755-5505 (U.S.A. or Canada) or 425-356-1799. The facsimile number is
425-356-1688. Email is
If you email or fax a problem or question include the following information in
your message: your name, your company name and address, phone number and
email to respond to, and problem description or question (the more specific, the
better). Indicate if the equipment was purchased through a value-added reseller.
Web Site
The Customer Support File Libraries, including Hot Tips and Product Awareness
Bulletins, are available via the Intermec Product Support page at this URL:
http://norbbs.norand.com/index. htm
. New users can sign up for a new account.
PDF versions of Intermec manuals can be found at this URL:
http://www.intermec.com
. Use the Search feature to locate your publication.
Bulletin Board Service
The Customer Support Bulletin Board (BBS), maintained by Intermec Technolo-
gies Corporation, provides software and documentation:
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Phone number:
319-369-3515 (14.4 kbps modem)
319-369-3516 (28.8 kbps modem)
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Protocol:
Full duplex, ANSI or ANSI-BBS; 300 to 28,800 bps; v.32bis; 8
bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
For high-speed modems, disable XON/XOFF and
enable RTS/CTS.
This is the same location available via the web site. If your web access uses
high-speed phone lines, the web interface provides a faster response.
SECTION 1
Introduction
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Section 2
BIOS Setup
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During bootup, either press
<F2>
from the external keyboard or double-click the
display with t he pen when prompted to do so to access the PhoenixBIOS Setup
Utility. Use this utility to configure adapters, integrated peripherals, passwords,
and power management.
This section defines each of the parameters within the PhoenixBIOS Setup Util-
ity.
Navigating the BIOS Setup
You can navigate within the BIOS setup using either the external keyboard or
the pen.
Using the External Keyboard
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Press the
#
or
"
keys to move between pages.
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Press the
$
or
%
keys to move between setup fields.
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Press the space bar or
[+]
key to increment a value.
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Press the hyphen
[–]
key to decrement a value.
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Press
[Enter]
to choose the value from a pop-up menu or to accept the
highlighted value.
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If a field is preceded with an
"
arrow, select that field, then press
[Enter]
to access its submenu.
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If you are in a submenu, press the
[Esc]
key to return to the original menu.
UsingthePeninSetup
BIOS contains a feature that allows you to access and modify the BIOS Setup
screens using the pen. It also gives the onscreen buttons (visible at the bottom of
the display) the follow i ng functionality in setup.
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Press the
<F1>
button to access the online help.
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Press the
<F2>
button to “enter” an item.
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Press the contrast and brightness buttons to brighten or darken either the
background or the text.
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The
<F3>
button has both left
(
#
)
and right
(
"
)
arrow functionality.
Press the left side of the
<F3>
button to move the cursor to the
left
on the
menu bar. Press the
right
side of the
<F3>
button to move the cursor to the
right
on the menu bar.
"
The
<F4>
button has both up
(
$
)
and down
(
%
)
arrow functionality. Press
the
left
side of the
<F4>
button to go
up
the menu. Press the
right
side of
the
<F4>
button to go
down
the menu.
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BIOS Setup
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Main
The Main menu of the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility configures the system time
and date, drives, and cache.
System Time:
Set the system time in the HH:MM:SS format. Use the tab key to move between
the hour, minute, and second fields.
System Date:
Set the system date in the MM/DD/YYYY format. Use the tab key to move be-
tween the month, day, and year fields.
Diskette A:
Selects the floppy drive type as either “ USB Floppy”
(default)
or “1.44 MB, 3
Ω
”
with the computer supporting a 1.44 MB floppy.
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BIOS Setup
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Hard Disk Type:
(Submenu — press
[Enter]
to access.)
Configures the Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Select “User” to enter HDD parameters manually Select “Auto”
(default)
to have
HDD parameters set automatically. Select “None” to disable HDD. The
CD-ROM and ATAPI Removable options are not applicable.
Press the [Esc] key or tap the “Exit Submenu” item to return to the
“Main” menu.
Primary Slave:
(Submenu — press
[Enter]
to access.)
Configures the primary slave IDE adapter
with the same options as under
Hard Disk Type
.Set
Primary Slave
to
“None.”
Press the [Esc] key or tap the “Exit Submenu” item to return to the Main
menu.
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Memory Cache:
Enables
(default)
or disables memory cache function.
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:
When enabled, the diagnostic screen displays the BIOS status information as the
computer boots. The d iagnostic display is disabled by default.
Advanced
The Advanced page modifies peripheral, display, and operating system features.
Ethernet:
Controls the Ethernet chip. Options are “Enabled”
(default)
, “Auto” (enabled
only from the dock), or “Disabled.”
Legacy USB Port:
Enables
(default)
or disables the USB keyboard and USB floppy support in DOS
and in the BIOS setup.
RF Switch:
Configures the radio switch to either “Local” which allows the computer use the
attached radio antenna
(default)
or “Auto” which allows the computer use the
remote antenna when it is in the dock,
if the RF Switch option is installed
.
Resolution Expansion:
Defines whether the screen is expanded when the resolution is less than 800x600
pixels.
The default is to “Disable” the expansion.
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