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CN50 Mobile Computer for Windows Mobile 6.1 User’s Manual

Reading Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Capturing Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Capturing Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using the Color Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Zooming On an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Taking a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Switching to Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Saving Picture Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Installing a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Enabling the Integrated GPS on the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using the GPSID Installed on the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Improving GPS Performance on the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Connecting and Configuring the CN50

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Configuring the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Managing the CN50 With SmartSystems Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Intermec Settings Directly On the CN50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hiding Menu Items in Intermec Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Establishing an ActiveSync partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting to Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Connecting the CN50 Using 802.11 Radio Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Connecting the CN50 Using Bluetooth Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting the CN50 to a Wireless Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Connecting the CN50 Using Ethernet Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Connecting the CN50 Using USB Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Managing Network Connections With iConnect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Configuring Wireless Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Loading a Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Disabling Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Configuring the Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Turning On the Phone Using the Wireless Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Activating the CDMA Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Values Required for CDMA Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Starting the Activation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Section	Page
Before You Begin	11
Safety Information	11
Global Services and Support	11
Warranty Information	11
Web Support	12
Telephone Support	12
Service Location Support	12
Who Should Read This Manual	12
Related Documents	13
Patent Information	14
Chapter 1 - Using the CN50	15
Introducing the CN50 Mobile Computer	16
Using the Battery	17
Charging the Battery	18
Changing the Battery	18
Maximizing Battery Life	20
Understanding the Battery Status	20
Checking the Battery Status	21
Using the Keypad	22
Using the Power Button	23
Using the Color-Coded Keys	23
Capitalizing Characters	24
Entering Characters on the Numeric Keypads	24
Adjusting the Volume of the CN50	25
Using the Screen	26
Configuring the Backlight	26
Using the Stylus	27
Understanding the Screen Icons	27
Calibrating the Touch Screen	28
Aligning the Touch Screen	28
Rotating the Screen	29
Understanding the Status LEDs	29
Using the Imager	30
Understanding Bar Codes	31
Reading Bar Codes	32
Capturing Signatures	33
Capturing Documents	33
Using the Color Camera	34
Zooming On an Image	34
Taking a Picture	34
Switching to Video Mode	35
Saving Picture Files	35
Installing a microSD Card	36
Enabling the Integrated GPS on the CN50	37
Using the GPSID Installed on the CN50	37
Improving GPS Performance on the CN50	38
Chapter 2 - Connecting and Configuring the CN50	41
Configuring the CN50	42
Managing the CN50 With SmartSystems Foundation	42
Using Intermec Settings Directly On the CN50	43
Hiding Menu Items in Intermec Settings	44
Connecting to a PC	45
Establishing an ActiveSync partnership	45
Connecting to Your Network	47
Connecting the CN50 Using 802.11 Radio Communications	47
Connecting the CN50 Using Bluetooth Communications	48
Connecting to a Bluetooth Scanner	49
Connecting the CN50 to a Wireless Printer	51
Connecting the CN50 Using Ethernet Communications	52
Connecting the CN50 Using USB Communications	52
Managing Network Connections With iConnect	52
Turning a Network Connection on or off	53
Configuring or Changing Wireless Security Profile Settings	53
Configuring or Changing Wireless or Ethernet Network Settings	53
Checking the Connection Status with a Ping Test	54
Checking the Overall Connection Status	54
Configuring Wireless Security	55
Choosing Between Microsoft and Funk Security	55
Selecting a Funk Security Profile	56
Selecting Microsoft as Your Security Choice	60
Loading a Certificate	67
Disabling Security	68
Configuring the Phone	69
Turning On the Phone Using the Wireless Manager	69
Activating the CDMA Phone	70
Values Required for CDMA Phone	71
Starting the Activation Wizard	71
Activating the CN50 on Sprint	71
Activating the CN50 on Verizon	72
Activating the Voice Service	72
Activating the Data Service	73
Activating the UMTS Phone	73
Making a Phone Call	74
Connecting to an ISP	75
Connecting to a Network With a VPN Server	76
Chapter 3 - Developing and Installing Applications	79
Developing Applications for the Computer	80
Packaging Your Application	80
Choosing a Target Location	80
Installing Applications on the CN50	81
Installing Applications Using SmartSystems Foundation Console	81
Installing Applications Using Microsoft ActiveSync	81
Installing Applications Using a Scan-to-Connect Bar Code	82
Installing Applications Using a MicroSD Card	82
Updating the System Software	83
Updating Multiple Computers Using SmartSystems Console	83
Sending Silent Update Packages to the CN50	85
Updating Individual Computers	85
Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting and Maintaining the CN50	87
Calling Product Support	88
Finding Your Configuration Number	88
Finding Your Software and Firmware Version Numbers	88
Troubleshooting the CN50	89
Resetting the CN50	93
Warm Booting the CN50	93
Cold Booting the CN50	93
Clean Booting the CN50	94
Cleaning the CN50	95
Appendix A - Specifications	97
Physical and Environmental Specifications	98
CN50 Physical Dimensions	98
Power and Electrical Specifications	98
Environmental Specifications	98
Touch Screen Specifications	98
Keypad Options	99
Bar Code Symbologies	99
CN50 Imager Reading Distances	99
EA21 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances	100
EA21 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances	101
EA11 Area Imager Minimum Reading Distances	103
EA11 Area Imager Typical Reading Distances	104
CN50 Docking Connector Specifications	105
Accessories	105
Battery (AB24, AB25)	105
AC Power Adapter (AE37)	106
Quad Battery Charger (AC21)	106
Single Dock (AD27)	106
Multidock (AD24)	106
Charge-Only Multidock (AD23)	106
Vehicle Docks (AV6 and AV9)	106
Magnetic Stripe Reader (AR9)	106
Appendix B - Default Settings	107
Default Configuration	108
Data Collection	108
Symbology Option Settings	109
Imager Settings	109
Decode Security Settings	110
Communications	110
Communication Settings	110
Bluetooth Settings	110
802.11 Radio Settings	110
Ethernet Adapter Settings	111
Certificates Settings	111
Ethernet Adapter IP Settings	111
Device Settings	111
Appendix C - Keypads and Keystrokes	113
Standard Characters	114
Appendix D - Imager Configuration Bar Codes	119
Imager Configuration Bar Codes	120
Basic Configuration Bar Codes	120
Imager Predefined Modes	120
Symbology Bar Codes	121

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