Zebex Z-217 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Handheld Computer Z 2170 series Version 1 02 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...Ver1 00 2012 11 10 Initial release Ver1 01 2012 02 09 Updated FCC Statement Ver1 02 2012 11 2 Removed RFID section Ver1 03 2013 5 7 Added charging instruction Ver2 00 2013 8 6 Changed PowerPack section added volume control instructions Ver2 01 2013 8 6 Updated spec Ver2 02 2015 12 24 Updated system reset Ver2 02 2018 03 02 Added battery information ...

Page 3: ...de 14 Getting Started 16 Inserting the Battery 16 Remove the Battery 16 Charging the Battery 17 System Reset 20 PC System Requirements 21 Connecting To PC 21 About The Product 23 Specifications 24 Using Barcode Scanner 25 Scanning Barcodes 25 Volume Control 26 Using the Zebex PowerPack 27 Backlight 27 Calculator 29 File Transfer 30 Function Key Manager 33 Preload Manager 38 Preload Operation 39 Sw...

Page 4: ...is a compact ergonomic modular and durable handheld computer It is designed for easy upgrade with an integrated WiFi wireless communication 1D barcode scanner and 2D Imager solution The design is complies with IP54 regulations and ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a supply chain Symbols used in this manual A triangular shape indicates you should exercise cauti...

Page 5: ...etrieval system transcribed or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise with express writ ten consent and authorization We reserve the right to make changes in product design without reservation and without notification The material in this guide is for information only and is subject to change...

Page 6: ... the device or shorten the life of the device CAUTION Dropping and Damage Should the drop the device and damage it immediately turn off the power and contact your original dealer or an authorized ZEBEX service provider Continued use creates the danger of fire and electrical shock Abnormal Conditions Should the device become hot or start to emit smoke or an original dealer or an authorized ZEBEX se...

Page 7: ...use incompatible batteries and chargers Use of an incompatible battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or the hazard Do not disassemble or open crush bend or deform puncture or shred Severe impact from dropping any battery operated device on a hard surface could cause the battery to overheat Do not short circuit a battery or allow metallic or conductive objects to contact t...

Page 8: ...y for the first time charge for at least 12 hours prior to use Remove the battery if the device is not going to be used for a long time If the battery is left unused for more than 3 months you need to charge the battery before use If the battery is not installed recharge the battery every 6 months to prevent damage to the battery cells The battery capacity is reduced at temperature extremes high a...

Page 9: ...ing two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RF exposure warning The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other ant...

Page 10: ...Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 10 48 Unpacking Package Contents Travel charger Z 2170 series selection Type North America Japan Taiwan Europe Mobile Data Terminal USB cable Stylus Pen Terminal connect to PC USB port Sling for stylus Pen Battery Pack Hand Strip Hand strip Holder ...

Page 11: ...S INC Subject Version Date Page Z 2170 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 11 48 Optional Parts Cradle package Docking Cradle RS232 Cable Connect from cradle tp PC Travel charger USB cable From Cradle to PC USB port ...

Page 12: ...s User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 12 48 Purchaseable accessories USB Cable Travel charger Terminal connect to PC USB port RS232 Cable Britain Plug head U S Plug head USB cable From Cradle to PC USB port Australia Plug head Main Battery Stylus Pen Europe Plug head ...

Page 13: ...ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC Subject Version Date Page Z 2170 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 13 48 Sling for stylus Pen Hand Strip Hand strip Holder Britain Adapter Head Australia Adapter Head ...

Page 14: ...n button The trigger of Barcode reading 5 Keypad A total of 29 keys are provided to the power and other function keys 6 Reset switch inside the hole Use reset needle take off the stylus pen cover to perform warm reset 7 Scan windows Emits a laser for bar code reading 8 Buzzer Outputs operation confirmation tones 9 Stylus pen For touch screen operation and needle for press RESET switch 10 Hand stri...

Page 15: ...ta F1 F4 Function keys Press to access function keys 1 4 SP Space key Press to add a space character SF Fn Shift key The key is used in combination with other keys to type special characters or perform other function keys 1 Press after SF Fn key and press Up key to turn the input method into upper alphabetical 2 Press after SF Fn key and press Down key to turn the input method into lower alphabeti...

Page 16: ...sion Date Page Z 2170 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 16 48 Getting Started Inserting the Battery Insert the battery pack as shown and watch the battery direction Remove the Battery Push the side lock to pick up the battery pack ...

Page 17: ...he Li ion rechargeable battery can be charged while inserted in the device itself or independently via the recharging slot at the back of the cradle Charging by cable Connect the charging cable and USB AC adaptor as shown Charging by cradle AC Power Adapter Jack In USB Interface RS232 COM port Interface Cradle rear view ...

Page 18: ... 01 2015 12 25 18 48 Cradle LEDs Left LED The LED lit when a battery is inserted into the rear battery slot of the cradle for recharge It remains lit until the charge is complete Right LED The LED lit when the cradle is connected to AC power Right LED Left LED Cradle front view ...

Page 19: ... the rear of the cradle Connect the power jack to the cradle and plug AC adapter into the socket NOTES When charging the battery for the first time charge for at least 12 hours prior to use When charging the battery for the first time be sure to turn the switch to the ON position as illustrated below to turn on the backup battery and avoid the low battery message on the screen Off ON ...

Page 20: ...ping all data from the memory Insert the needle into the reset hole as shown and press down gently to reset the device Using the Cold reset function Cold reset function allows you to return the device to the factory settings wile wiping all data from the memory Press down and hold the power key for 8 seconds to cold reset the device WARNING Cold reset will erase ALL pre configured data on the scan...

Page 21: ...ommunication Interface WLAN transmitter optional Bluetooth transmitter receiver optional Connecting To PC In order to use the software supplied with the Terminal the mobile data terminal must be connected to a PC Connecting via USB Cradle The cradle must also be connected via one of your PC s USB ports Attach one end of the cable to the USB interface on the cradle and the other to your PC ...

Page 22: ...0 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 22 48 Connecting the Z 2170 directly via USB cable You can connect the Z 2170 directly to your PC without the need for the cradle using the Mini USB cable attaching it to the port on the left hand side of the device ...

Page 23: ...tworking platform Compared with other systems currently available on the market Z 2170 is the most cost effective to offering optimum performance Features Pocket size design Microsoft Windows CE NET 6 0 operating system 2 4 TFT color display with touch pane Micro SD I O Slot for extra storage or Wireless solution with IEEE802 11b g Easy system control tools PowerPack saving time and cost for softw...

Page 24: ... Rate 100 scans per second Print Contrast 30 UPC EAN 100 Decoding Capability Barcode Symbologies UPC EAN JAN Code 128 EAN 128 Code 39 Code 93 Interleaved 2 of 5 Discrete 2 of 5 Codabar MSI Plessey Card Slots 1 x Micro SD I O card Communications Interfaces USB 1 1 Client RS 232 Programmable up to 115 200 bps WLAN 802 11b g optional Bluetooth V2 1 class II SPP HID Dimensions L 162 mm x W 60 0 mmx H ...

Page 25: ...e Z 2170 horizontally and point it directly at the barcode you wish to scan 2 Once in the correct position press the SCAN button An audible alarm is heard and the barcode digits will appear on the LCD screen if the scan is successful BarcodeScanningPosition This device can read from 30 to 180mm distance 1 Position the laser scanner close to the barcode when scanning small barcodes And position it ...

Page 26: ... scanning large barcodes Scanning operations may fail if the laser beam position as below Note this product scans using laser light Never look directly into the laser light or shine the laser light into the eyes Volume Control To set the volume go to control panel and click on Volume and Sound Or press SF Fn on the keypad press F1 for volume up or F2 for volume down ...

Page 27: ...werPack management tools which installs in each of our WinCE product It is free charge for you We offer several function for let you control your device without any programming To access PowerPack follow below path while at home screen Start Programs and choose PowerPack Backlight This application is set up the Backlight of LCD Panel and Key pad It allows operators to set backlight duration and al...

Page 28: ...N This function can set up the backlight to be always on until the system goes into suspend mode Always OFF This function can set up the backlight to be always off The Keypad Backlight setting Auto Mode This function can be used to set up the keypad backlight to be auto off after certain period of inactivity The interval of the time for auto off is fixed on 5 seconds Always ON This function can se...

Page 29: ... the memory content and the lower zone is key pad Button description MC Clear buffer of memory MR Got the value of buffer MS Storage the value to buffer M Append the value to the buffer CE Clear the display area to 0 but keep the value in buffer C Clear the display and the buffer of memory Change the value sign form Plus to Minus or Minus to Plus 0 9 Numeric key Division function Multiplication fu...

Page 30: ...ok PC or doing file transferring between two terminals File Transfer is capable to auto search devices with Bluetooth communication so all devices within valid range will be listed in window of 1 Select Remote Device Function Instructions Select Remote Device All devices with Bluetooth Communication functions are listed on the display Query For searching usable devices Stop Stop searching Connect ...

Page 31: ...ooth Make sure Bluetooth devices was activated Bluetooth Communication Devices can be activated under Switch Function within PowerPack software utilities Select Query for searching Bluetooth devices below window will pop up on display 1 Select Bluetooth devices for receiving file select Connect for connecting with devices or select Disconnect to disconnect with current devices ...

Page 32: ...Subject Version Date Page Z 2170 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 32 48 2 Click bottom to select the file need to be transferred then click OK bottom to confirm 3 Select Start Transfer bottom to start file transferring ...

Page 33: ...ation program like Window Media Player Calculator etc or your own designed application program and even the windows system function like increasing or decreasing the volume or doing the adjustment of brightness on LCD panel You can find this application is located on path settings control Panel Program provides eight different function key F1 F8 for set up default setting was shown as below F1 SIP...

Page 34: ...truction Enable Disable Enable or Disable Function Key Internal Function SIP ON OFF Backlight Manager Power Switch Stylus Calibration Wi Fi ON OFF Bluetooth ON OFF Volume Volume Backlight Backlight Cut Copy Paste Program File Install application program according to demand this function can be used for setting up auto execution ...

Page 35: ... Date Page Z 2170 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 35 48 Edit Internal Function items 1 Select items need to be modified select by clicking Edit bottom to enter set up window as below 2 Select new functional item and complete editing ...

Page 36: ...es User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 36 48 Edit application software for auto execution 1 Select Program File item then click Browse bottom to enter File 2 Opening Window 3 Select software required auto execution then select OK bottom to complete selecting process ...

Page 37: ...Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 37 48 4 Confirmed Function Program had been updated within column Select by clicking OK bottom to complete editing process When Function Key Manager Main Page reappear on the display F1 on function key item lists had been updated to testkeypadChar ...

Page 38: ...box and running the program by automatically or manually Modify Window located on top of display providing functionalities of Priority Remove and Browse Priority Providing UP and DOWN two bottoms for adjusting priority on the lists Edit Providing Remove and Browse two functionalities below are instructions Remove Deleting selected functionalities Browse Selecting program for preloading files can b...

Page 39: ...01 2015 12 25 39 48 Preload Operation Selected Program 1 By clicking Browse below menu will appear select preload program by using folder Programs can be selected more than once 2 Confirming file by clicking OK will get back to Preload Manager main page Then complete its process ...

Page 40: ... the preload priority need to be set up to 1 play music 2 open explorer 3 check everything please follow steps listed below 1 Select by clicking play music exe program and click Up bottom to move up the music exe 2 Then select by clicking check everything program and click Down bottom to move down check everything program ...

Page 41: ...C Subject Version Date Page Z 2170 series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 41 48 Remove a program In order to remove open explorer program select by clicking program then select Remove by clicking on bottom to finish command ...

Page 42: ...ou easily turn on or off the function and power for WiFi Bluetooth and Vibrator interface Window for setting up Wifi will pop up by double clicking small icon within red circle which shown as below diagram Under the content of Profile the available wireless network access point will be searching by clicking Scan button You can select an access point and press Configure button to connect with that ...

Page 43: ...can also be selected from Edit Profile shown as below diagram Under content of main menu existing profile WiFi can be set up as Auto Profile Existing Profile lists can be viewed existing profile by clicking List button check profile and click on OK button Select On from Auto Profile menu to complete Auto Profile setting ...

Page 44: ...Copy to Clipboard Copy Paste Copy and paste the barcode information into application that need to execute data as input ex WordPad Key Emulation Transfer barcode information via Key Emulation to executed software s edit window Key Emulation function can also be used for barcode scanning under conditions of Terminal Emulation Command Prompt and some other program without touch panel Read data will ...

Page 45: ...rs Enter Space Tab and None for selections Terminator control code will be sent every time when barcode was read Suffix Set the suffix character with barcode data Prefix Set the preamble character with barcode data Setting To set the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode for barcode scanner Press the Setting button in the application to start the barcode setting ...

Page 46: ...series User s Manual 2 01 2015 12 25 46 48 To check the barcode type selection for enable the type of barcode for read press the Properties tab on top to see the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode The default values of EAN UPC code and Code39 ...

Page 47: ...d on path settings control Panel This application provides you an easy way to backup or restore the device setting information into Flash Disk and storage card Application also provides selection of Flash Disk when there is no storage card When Mini SD Card was installed into devices program will auto search and provides selection of SD Card from menu ...

Page 48: ...proceed backup Display will restore when backup was finished NOTES Barcode settings are not backed up by this function To back up your barcode settings please use barcode setting Export Import Setting Backup time may vary depending on the size of data you have on the device When restoring system you must select Yes to warm boot the device to complete the process ...