I

NTRODUCTION

1

1.1 About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1.2 Text Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3 iKôn Rugged PDA Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1.3.1 The iKôn Rugged PDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

iKôn Rugged PDA (Windows Mobile 6) User Manual

1

Chapter 1: Introduction

About This Manual

1.1

About This Manual

This manual describes how to configure, operate and maintain the iKôn Rugged PDA

(Model Number 7505).

Chapter 1: Introduction

provides a basic overview of the iKôn Rugged PDA.

Chapter 2: Basic Checkout

describes the steps required to get the unit ready for operation

Chapter 3: Get To Know The iKôn PDA

describes the features and outlines how to charge and maintain the battery. This chapter also provides information about indicators, Micro SD and MMC card installation and general maintenance.

Chapter 4: Working With Windows Mobile 6

describes the Microsoft® Windows Mobile 6 Today screen and how to use it. This chapter also outlines basics like moving around a window, displaying menus, and so on.

Chapter 5: Settings

provides details about Windows Mobile 6 Settings options and how to use them.

Chapter 6: Programs

provides a description of the Windows Mobile 6 Programs options and how to use them.

Chapter 7: Peripheral Devices & Accessories

describes the peripherals and accessories available for your PDA.

Chapter 8: Specifications

details radio, PDA, scanner and battery specifications.

Appendix A: Summit Client Utility (SCU)

provides details about the Summit Client Utility (SCU) screens.

Appendix B: Port Pinouts

describes port pinouts.

iKôn Rugged PDA (Windows Mobile 6) User Manual

3

Chapter 1: Introduction

Text Conventions

1.2

Text Conventions

Note: Notes highlight additional helpful information.

Important: These statements provide particularly important instructions or additional information that is critical to the operation of the equipment.

Warning: These statements provide critical information that may prevent physical injury, equipment damage or data loss.

1.3

iKôn Rugged PDA Features

Important: For all safety, regulatory and warranty information, refer to the ‘iKôn

Rugged PDA Regulatory & Warranty Guide’, PN 8000148.

The iKôn PDA is a ruggedized personal digital assistant that can be ordered with one of the following operating systems: Windows Mobile 6 Professional with a phone option or

Windows Mobile 6 Classic. This PDA is intended for use in commercial and light industrial applications with a focus on real time wireless data transactions. All possible bar code input methodologies are supported by one of a variety of scanners available. Optimization for specific operational environments is supported with a wide range of peripheral options and carrying accessories.

Model

• iKôn Rugged PDA – Model Number 7505

Processor

• Intel XScale PXA270 624 MHz

• 128 MB flash, 128 MB RAM

Operating System

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Classic

4

iKôn Rugged PDA (Windows Mobile 6) User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

iKôn Rugged PDA Features

Multi-Media Chipset

• NVIDIAGoForce 4000 Multi-Media Processor

Real-Time Clock

• CPU independent RTC capable of maintaining the system date and time for at least 3 months with a fully charged backup battery ?? still true with super-caps?

User Interface

• Colour Touchscreen Display 3.7 in. (9.398 cm)

- Full VGA 480 x 640 resolution

- Transflective, portrait mode TFT

- Adjustable Backlight

• Touchscreen

- Passive stylus or finger operation

- Signature capture

• Keyboards

- Full Alpha-Numeric

- Numeric

- Ergonomically enhanced for ambidextrous, one-hand operation

- Backlit, high durability hard-capped keys

Wireless Communication

Optional expansion modules for:

• 802.11b/g (proprietary module) operating in the 2.4GHz band:

- Supports IEEE 802.11b data rates of 1,2,5.5 and 11Mbps using Direct Sequence

Spread Spectrum (DSSS)

- Supports IEEE 802.11g data rates of 6,9,12,24,36,48 and 54Mbps,using Orthagonal

Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) base band modulation

• GSM/GPRS EDGE (via expansion interface)

- Quad-Band – 850/900/1800/1900

- Voice and Data

- GPRS Class B, Multi-Slot Class 12

- EGPRS Class B,Multi-Slot Class 12

iKôn Rugged PDA (Windows Mobile 6) User Manual

5