Casio IT-500 manual

Handheld Terminal User’s Guide Series Be sure to read “Safety Precautions” inside this guide before trying to use your Handheld Terminal. After reading this guide, keep it in a safe place for future reference. E PN410372-002[...]

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E-1 W arning Caution Danger Safety Precautions Congratulations upon your selection of this CASIO product . Be sure to read the following Safety Precautions before trying to use it for the first time. Markings and Symbols The following are the meanings of the markings and symbols used in these Safety Precautions. This symbol indicates information th[...]

E-2 W arning Foreign Objects • Should any foreign matter get into the Handheld T erminal and its options, immediately turn off the power and contact your original vendor or an authorized CASIO service provider . Continued use creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Dropping and Damage • Should you drop the Handheld T erminal and its opti[...]

E-3 Caution Foreign Objects • T ake care to ensure that metals or combustible objects are not inserted into the openings of the Handheld T erminal and its options. Such the objects inside of the Handheld T erminal create the danger of fire and electric shock. Location • Do not locate the Handheld T erminal and its options on a surface that is u[...]

E-4 Optional Lithium-ion Battery Pack Danger • Never allow the battery pack to become wet. W ater can create the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire. • Never use or leave the battery pack next to open flame, near a stove, or any other area exposed to high heat. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, exp[...]

E-5 W arning • Never place the battery pack in a microwave oven or any other high- voltage device. Doing so creates the danger of battery pack heat emission, explosion, and fire. • Should the battery pack emit a strange odor or heat, change color or shape, or exhibit any other abnormal behavior , immediately stop using it. Continued use creates[...]

E-6 AC Power Supply W arning • Do not use the Handheld T erminal at a voltage other than the specified voltage. Also, do not connect the Handheld T erminal to a multi-plug power strip. Doing so creates the danger of fire and electric shock. • A void conditions that can cause damage or breaks in the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the [...]

E-7 AC Adaptor Caution • The housing of the AC adaptor can become warm during normal use. • T ake normal precautions against electric shock. • At least once a year , unplug the AC adaptor from the wall outlet and clean any dust that builds up between the prongs of the plug. Dust built up between the prongs can lead to the danger of fire. Back[...]

E-8 Operating Precautions Y our Handheld T erminal and its options is a precision digital instrument. Improper operation or rough handling can cause problems with data storage and other problems. Note and observe the following precautions to ensure proper operation. • Do not continue operating the Handheld T erminal when battery power is low . Do[...]

E-9 Important • The contents of this guide are subject to change without notice. • Note that CASIO COMPUTER CO., L TD. shall not be held liable to you or any third parties for any losses or damages arising from the use of this guide. • This guide does not include any information about programming and download procedures. See the applicable se[...]

E-10 W e, the undersigned. Company CASIO Europe GmbH Address, City Bornbarch 10, D-22848 Norderstedt Country Germany Phone number +49(0)40-528-65-0 Fax number +49(0)40-528-65-424 certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipments: Product description / Intended use E U /EFT A member states intended for use EU : Austria,[...]

E-11 Products are for distribution within all member states of the EU. France limited to 2446.5-2483.5 Mhz Indoor use. Belgium limited to 2400-2483.5 Mhz Indoor , 2460-2483.5 Mhz Outdoor use. The Netherlands limited to 2400-2483.5 Mhz Indoor use with no license, 2451-2471.0 Mhz Outdoor use with license. The information described above dates from Ja[...]

E-12 Contents Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... E-1 Operating Precautions ................................................................................... E-8 Important .......................................................................................................[...]

E-13 Using the Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT -564IOE)/ Bridge Basic Cradle (IT -560IOE) ................................................................. E-36 General Guide ................................................................................................... E-36 Option ...................................................................[...]

E-14 Before Getting Started Be sure to perform the following steps before trying to use the Handheld T erminal for the first time. 1. When unpacking, make sure that everything is included. Open the box and make sure that all the items shown here are included. Handheld T erminal Stylus Neck Strap T ouch Screen Protective Sheet 2. Charge the battery [...]

E-15 2 Load a battery pack (DT -5123BA T) or large-capacity battery pack (DT -5124LBA T). T ake care that the battery pack is oriented correctly when you load it. In addition, load the battery back while making sure that the end of the battery pack removal tape is protruding above the battery pack. 3 Replace the rechargeable battery pack cover as s[...]

E-16 Handheld T erminal System Configuration Options IT -500 Series Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT -564IOE) Bridge Basic Cradle (IT -560IOE) Required AC Adaptor (AD-S42120A) Cradle-type Battery Charger Required AC Adaptor (AD-S42120A) DT -891WH Required Screws Required Screws IT -569CHGE W all Mount Unit[...]

E-17 DT -5123BA T (Battery Pack) DT -5124LBA T (Large-capacity Battery Pack) Dual Battery Charger DT -5122CHGE Battery Pack Required AC Adaptor (MPC-577ADP)[...]

E-18 Cables Bridge Satellite Cradle Cable/RS-232C Dsub-9Pin (Female) Bridge Daisy Chain Cable USB Cable Level converter Cable DT-887AXA DT-888RSC DT-380USB DT-5180RSC[...]

E-19 1 Indicator 1 2 Indicator 2 3 Receiver 4 LCD Panel/T ouch Screen 5 Power Key 6 Mic 7 Execute Key 8 Power supply terminal 9 Numeric Keys 10 CLR Key 11 Fn Key 12 T rigger Key This lamp indicates the charge status of the battery pack. Red: Charging Green: Charging complete Indicates the result of a barcode or other read operation. Red: Read error[...]

E-20 13 IR Port 14 Reader port 15 Serial Port 16 Stylus 17 Neck strap hole 18 Mirror 19 Camera Lens 20 Buzzer 21 Reset Switch 22 Battery Pack Cover Lock Switch 23 Battery Pack Cover This port is used for IR data communication with another Handheld T erminal or the Cradles. Emits a laser that reads bar codes. Connected to the separately sold level c[...]

E-21 Replacing the Battery Y our Handheld T erminal uses two types of battery: a battery pack and a memory backup battery . The battery pack is used to power normal operations and to store data, while the memory backup battery provides the power required to maintain memory contents when the battery pack power is unable to supply power for some reas[...]

E-22 T o replace the battery pack 1. Make sure that the Handheld T erminal is turned off. If the power is on, press the power key to turn it off. 2. T urn over the Handheld T erminal. 3. T urn the battery pack lock switch on the back of the Handheld T erminal to the "FREE" position, and then remove the battery pack cover . 4. Remove the b[...]

E-23 6. Replace the rechargeable battery pack cover as shown in the diagram and then return the rechargeable battery pack cover switch to the “ LOCK ” position. Loading the large-capacity battery pack into the Handheld T erminal After loading the large-capacity battery pack, you need to use the special lar ge-capacity battery pack cover in plac[...]

E-24 Attaching the Neck Strap Be sure to attach the neck strap and use it to protect against dropping the Handheld T erminal when carrying it around. T o attach the neck strap 1. Pass the thin cord of the neck strap through the neck strap hole on the back of the Handheld T erminal. 2. Pass the other end of the strap (the part you put around your ne[...]

E-25 Attaching the T ouch Screen Protective Sheet Attach the touch screen protective sheet according to the procedure described below . Important! Do not press on the touch screen with excessive for ce when attaching the touch screen protective sheet. This can damage the touch screen. 1. Switch the power of this unit OFF and remove any dust or othe[...]

E-26 Configuring Handheld T erminal Settings Calibrating T ouch Screen Alignment Whenever the response of the touch screen is poor , or the operations being executed do not match with the location you are tapping on the touch screen, please recalibrate the alignment of the touch screen using the following method. • Press the “ Fn ” key and th[...]

E-27 Adjusting Display Contrast Perform the following procedures to adjust display contrast to make display colors more vivid and easier to see. • Press the “ Fn ” key and then press the “ 2 ” key or “ 3 ” key after confirming that “ F ” is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Pressing the “ 2 ” key adjusts for m[...]

E-28 Using the Laser Scanner 1. After turning on the power , position the laser scanner close to a bar code and then press the trigger key . 2. The laser emits light and scans the bar code. If scanning is completed normally , Indicator 2 displays a green light and a buzzer sounds. If the bar code was not scanned properly , Indicator 2 indicates a r[...]

E-29 W arning Label LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER 1mW 650nm IEC650825-1:1993 + A1:1997 • This label is a warning and caution label for Class 2 laser products that comply with IEC60825-1:1993+A1:1997. • Although Class 2 laser light is only emitted momentarily , never look dir ectly into the beam light. • CAUTION Use of contr[...]

E-30 Performing Data Communication IR Data Communication IR data communication can be used to transfer data between two Handheld T erminals. When performing IR data communication, orient the IR ports of both Handheld T erminals so they are pointing directly at each other . The ports can be in direct contact with each other , or they can be separate[...]

E-31 Bluetooth TM Data Communication (IT -500M30B/M30CB) Bluetooth TM protocol can also be used to transfer data between two Handheld T erminals. W ith Bluetooth TM the two Handheld T erminals should be located within about three meters (9 '10 3 ⁄ 8 " ) from each other , as long as there is nothing blocking the path between them. Import[...]

E-32 Resetting the Handheld T erminal Resetting the Handheld T erminal is the same as restarting a computer . Performing a reset causes all unsaved inputs and edits to be lost, but data that is already stored in the memory as well as all settings should be unaffected. Use reset to restore normal operation whenever the Handheld T erminal operates ab[...]

E-33 Performing a Full Reset (Initialization) Performing a full reset initializes memory . This means that all data stored in the memory (RAM) is deleted and all the settings are returned to their initial factory defaults. Perform a full reset whenever any one of the following conditions exists. • When you want to delete all memory contents and r[...]

E-34 IT -500 Specifications Model: IT -500M30, IT -500M30R, IT -500M30B, IT -500M30CR, IT -500M30F , IT -500M30CF , IT -500M30CB CPU: Intel ® PXA255 Application Processor (400MHz max.) Memory: 32MB RAM; 32MB Flash ROM (FlashFX built in) OS: Microsoft ® W indows ® CE.NET operating system, English V ersion Display: 3.5-inch, 240 × 320-dot 2-W ay [...]

E-35 Battery Life: Main battery: IT -500M30/M30B/M30CB Approximately 4 hours (DT -5123BA T)* Approximately 8 hours (DT -5124LBA T)* IT -500M30R/M30CR/M30F/M30UCF Approximately 4 hours (DT -5123BA T)* Approximately 8 hours (DT -5124LBA T)* Approximately 3 hours (DT -5123BA T)** Approximately 7 hours (DT -5124LBA T)** * In the case of Standby (20): O[...]

E-36 Bottom Front Right Back To p Using the Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT -564IOE)/Bridge Basic Cradle (IT -560IOE) The optionally available Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT -564IOE) /Bridge Basic Cradle (IT -560IOE) make it possible to transfer system data and file data between the IT -500 and a computer over an RS-232C connection or USB connection (USB [...]

E-37 1 USB Port 2 RS-232C Port (IT -564IOE only) 3 RS-422C Port (IT -564IOE only) 4 AC Adaptor Jack 5 W all Mount Unit Fastening Plate 6 T erminal Detect Switch 7 Power Contacts 8 Power Indicator Lamp 9 Communication Indicator Lamp (IT -564IOE only) 10 System Status Indicator Lamp 1 1 IR Port 12 Power Switch 13 DIP Switches (IT -564IOE only) This p[...]

E-38 Connecting the AC Adaptor and Connecting to Computer Use the AC adaptor available as option for the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle to supply the power to it. Always make sure that the power is being supplied to the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle by the AC adaptor before performing any type of data communication operat[...]

E-39 4. T urn on the power . This causes the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle power indicator lamp to light in red. 5. Making sure that their two IR ports come into contact with each other , place the IT -500 onto the Bridge Satellite Cradle /Bridge Basic Cradle. This causes the Bridge Satellite Cradle /Bridge Basic Cradle power indicato[...]

E-40 Configuring DIP Switch Settings (IT -564IOE only) Dismounting the bottom cover of the Bridge Satellite Cradle exposes the DIP switches. Y ou can change the ON/OFF settings of the DIP swiches to set the configuration. Please, set after swiching OFF the power . Not used (Alwa ys off) Not used (Alwa ys off) Host Computer Interface Setting RS-232C[...]

E-41 Using W all Mount Unit The following procedure explains how to use the optional wall mount unit (DT -891WH) to configure the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle for a wall-mounted configuration. 1. Affix the wall mount unit to the bottom of the Bridge Satellite Cradle / Bridge Basic Cradle, and secure it in place with the wall mount un[...]

E-42 5. Drive the upper screw and lower screw into the wall the rest of the way . T o remove the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle from the wall 1. Loosen the upper screw and lower screw . 2. Raise the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic Cradle and remove it from the screws. Important! • While the Bridge Satellite Cradle/Bridge Basic C[...]

E-43 Connecting Multiple Bridge Satellite Cradles (IT -564IOE) Use the modular cable for the connections. Y ou can daisy chain multiple Bridge Satellite Cradles by connecting the C-OUT port of the first unit that is the nearest to the host computer to the C-IN port of the next unit that is sitting to the first unit with DT -888RSC cable(Daisy chain[...]

E-44 Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT -564IOE)/Bridge Basic Cradle (IT -560IOE) Specifications 1. IR Data Communication Interface: IR interface Protocol: IrDA V er . 1.1 Standard Synchronization: Asynchronous Transfer Rate: 9,600, 115,200, 4Mbps (4Mbps is possible during a USB connection with the host computer only .) 2. USB Protocol: USB V er1.1 Standa[...]

E-45 Using the Cradle-type Battery Charger The optionally available Cradle-type Battery Charger (IT -569CHGE) lets you charge the Handheld T erminal ’ s battery simply by placing the Handheld T erminal onto the charger . An optional wall mount unit lets you mount the Cradle-type Battery Charger on a wall. General Guide Back To p Front Right Botto[...]

E-46 1 AC Adaptor Jack 2 W all Mount Unit Fastening Plate 3 T erminal Detect Switch 4 Power Contacts 5 Power Indicator Lamp 6 Power Switch Connect the AC adaptor here. The holes in this plate accept screws that secure the wall mount unit in place. This switch detects when the IT -500 is seated correctly on the Cradle. Power is supplied to the Handh[...]

E-47 Connecting the AC Adaptor for Cradle-type Battery Charger Use the special AC adaptor for the Cradle-type Battery Charger to connect to a wall outlet. 1. After making sure that the Cradle-type Battery Charger power switch is turned of f, plug the AC adaptor into the AC adaptor jack on the back of the char ger . 2. Next, plug the AC adaptor into[...]

E-48 Using W all Mount Unit T o wall mount the Cradle-type Battery Charger , use the same procedure as that described for the Bridge Satellite Cradle (IT -564IOE)/ Bridge Basic Cradle (IT -560IOE) on page 41. Cradle-type Battery Charger (IT -569CHGE) Specifications 1. Charging Specifications Charging System: Fixed-voltage (with current limiter) Cha[...]

E-49 Using the Dual Battery Charger The optionally available Dual Battery Charger (DT -5122CHG) allows for serial charging of two rechar geable battery packs. General Guide Front To p Bundled Items Connection Bracket 2 screws Option AC Adaptor MPC-577ADP 23 1 1 3 3 4 4 Back[...]

E-50 1 Charge Indicator Lamp 2 AC Adaptor Jack 3 Dual Battery Charger Connection Port 4 Connection Bracket Attachment Holes This lamp indicates the charge status of the battery pack(s). Off: Not char ging Red: Charging Red Flashing: Battery pack problem Green: Charging complete Connect the AC adaptor here. Use this port to connect multiple Dual Bat[...]

E-51 Charging a Battery Pack 1. Plug the other end of the AC adaptor into the AC adaptor jack of the Dual Battery Charger . 2. Plug the optional AC adaptor into a wall outlet. 3.T aking care that the battery pack is oriented correctly , insert it into the Dual Battery Charger . This causes the Charge Indicator Lamp to light in red, indicating that [...]

E-52 Connecting Multiple Dual Battery Chargers Y ou can connect up to three Dual Battery Chargers. Doing so makes it possible to supply power to all the Dual Battery Chargers using one AC adaptor . 1. As shown in the illustrations below , remove the connector covers of the Dual Battery Chargers you want to connect to each other . 2. Connect the two[...]

E-53 Dual Battery Charger (DT -5122CHG) Specifications 1. Model: DT -5122CHG 2. Charging: Charging System: Fixed-voltage (with current limiter) Charge T ime: Approximately 2.5 hours for one battery pack Approximately 5.0 hours for one lar ge-capacity battery pack Charging T wo Battery Packs Approximately 5.0 hours for two battery packs (DT -5123BA [...]

E-54 Using Rechargeable Battery Pack Y our Handheld T erminal supports use of two battery pack types of different capacity . Y ou can select the one that best suits your needs in terms of operating time, the type of options you need to use, etc. When using the large-capacity battery pack, you need to use the special lar ge-capacity battery pack cov[...]

E-55 Using the Level Converter Cable The separately sold Level Converter Cable (DT -5180RSC) can be used to connect this Handheld T erminal to a serial port of your computer . 1. Open the serial port cover of the Handheld T erminal and connect the Level Converter Cable. Connect to RS-232C cable 2. Attach the hook to the neck strap. 3. Connect the o[...]

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