Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 1OWNER'S MANUAL
10 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Allegro CX Overview FeaturesThe standard features of the Allegro CX are listed below. These features are described i
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 101 ActiveSync Transfer ProgramInstructions on establishing communication between the Allegro and a desktop PC using Act
102 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Downloading ActiveSync from the Allegro CX Distribution CDTo download ActiveSync from the distribution CD shipped w
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 103To download ActiveSync from Microsoft’s Web site, start with the Web address below and complete the following steps:
104 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualClick on the Next button and follow the instructions given to you by the ActiveSync Setup program. When ActiveSync is
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 105The Allegro CX has the following communication ports available for establishing an ActiveSync connection between the
106 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTap the Change button to access the Change Connection screen if you are using a different communication port than the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 107Click on the Next button and the Get Connected: Checking COM Ports screen appears.If using COM 1, the Progress box of
108 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualAfter tapping the PC Link icon on the Allegro desktop, a screen that says Connecting to Host is shown. After a connec
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 109Complete the installation instructions that came with your IrDA infrared adapter. Depending on your desktop’s Windows
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 11Windows Explorer®, InBox® Email, Pocket Internet Explorer®, WordPad®, and Media 9 Series® media player.Sound: Screen t
110 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualPlace the Allegro into the USB/Power Dock. The Allegro automatically turns on and the Getting Connected screen disapp
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 111 Unsuccessful ConnectionIf the connection was not successful, the following screen appears on the PC: From here, clic
112 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualPress the PC Link icon on the Allegro’s desktop, or if you are using the USB/Power Dock, place your Allegro into the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 113 TroubleshootingIf you have any problems establishing communication between the Allegro and the desktop PC, check the
114 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Setting Up a PartnershipTo set up a partnership between the Allegro and desktop PC, complete the following steps:Sel
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 115The Synchronized Files option is the only synchronization function currently operational with the Allegro. Additional
116 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualPress the Next button. The Setup Complete screen appears:Press the Finish button to complete the new partnership setu
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 117The Allegro and the desktop PC are connected to each other through ActiveSync. The following screen appears:The synch
118 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualActiveSync automatically synchronizes fi les between the Allegro and the desktop PC. The following screen appears:The
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 119The synchronization process stops when both documents, the one on the Allegro and the one on the desktop PC, are alte
12 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Quick Start GuideA Quick Start Guide is included with the Allegro. It offers basic and initial steps to get the Alleg
120 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualClick on the drop-down box next to Skip in the Action section of the Resolve Confl ict screen. The following options a
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 121Click on the Synchronize button. The following appears:The fi le you select to be synchronized now replaces the existi
122 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Renaming FilesRenaming the fi les helps to avoid the unresolved notifi cation. Renaming is also an option available fo
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 123 Transferring Files between the Allegro CX and the Desktop PCOnce the Allegro and the desktop PC are communicating,
124 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualClick on the Rules tab on the Options screen. Click on the Conversion Settings... button in the File Conversion box.S
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 125 Remote Allegro File MaintenanceYou can perform many convenient Allegro fi le maintenance operations remotely from the
126 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual System Save/Restore UtilitiesThe Utilities Menu has multiple restart/save system options designed for the Allegro. T
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 127When Save System utility is selected, the following message is shown: Reset SystemReset System causes all running ap
128 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualMake sure you save all valuable data to the internal non-volatile storage before executing this menu option. You can
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 129Before this selection is executed, the following message pops up describing what is about to happen with the function
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 13Chapter 2Hardware ComponentsCase DesignKeyboardDisplaySystem Tray IndicatorsBatteriesCommunication PortsUSB/Power Dock
130 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual PTab Spreadsheet ProgramPTab™ is a fully functional spreadsheet program designed to run on Microsoft CE devices. It
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 131If the Excel fi le has graphics incorporated into it, the spreadsheet cannot be converted to a PTab fi le. We recommend
132 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Clear (All, Content, Formats), Fill (Right, Down, Series) cells, Insert/Delete Rows/
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 133Max. rows: 65536 Wildcards (*,?) in search Auto save Load/save TXT, CSV, DBF (dBase) fi les New worksheet functions: I
134 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Adjusting the Viewing Area on the DisplayA standard PTab screen is shown above with the menu bar, toolbar, formula b
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 135- Boolean: True or false- Formula: Formulas begin with an equal sign (=). PTab evaluates the value. (Example: =A5+2,
136 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual File Menu OptionsThe following functions are available from the File menu option.NewThe New option creates a new wor
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 137PasswordThe Password option sets or changes the password.CloseThe Close option closes the current workbook. Edit Menu
138 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualClear > All/Contents Del/Format/ValidationClear > All/Contents Del/Format/ValidationThe The ClearClear option c
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 139ChartThe Chart option creates a simple chart (bar, line, pie, Y) from selected cells. Select the cells that contain t
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140 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Format Menu OptionsThe following functions are available from the Format Menu option.CellsThe Cells option opens the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 141Alignment TabThe Alignment tab sets the horizontal and vertical cell alignment. Font TabThe Font tab allows you to se
142 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualProtect TabThe Protect tab protects locked or hidden cells.Row > Height/AutoFit/Hide/UnhideThe Row option sets row
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 143Tools Menu Options The following functions are available from the Tools menu option.Go toThe Go to option selects spe
144 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualOutline > Group/Ungroup/Clear/AutoOutline > Group/Ungroup/Clear/AutoThe Outline option displays only the rows o
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 145Options The The OptionsOptions option opens the following screen: option opens the following screen:View TabThe View
146 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCustom TabThe Custom tab allows you to set lists from the following: Import from selection Delete listAboutThe About
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 147 Spreadsheet FunctionsThe following sections are the available spreadsheet functions available in PTab. Math & T
148 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCeiling(number, signifi cance)Returns the number rounded up to the nearest multiple of the signifi cance. Example: Ceil
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 149Int(number) Rounds a number down to the nearest integer. Example: Int(1.7) equals 1.Ln(number) Returns the natural lo
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 15 Case Design Case FeaturesThe case has the following features:The polycarbonate PBT material is rugged, shock resistan
150 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualRand() Returns a random number greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1. A new number is returned every time the wo
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 151Sum(number, number, ...) Return the sum of all the numbers in the list of arguments. Example: Sum(10, 20) equals 30.S
152 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Statistical FunctionsAvedev(number, number, ...) Returns the average of the absolute deviations of data points from
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 153Covar(reference1, reference2) Returns covariance.Critbinom(trials, probability, alfa) Returns the smallest value for
154 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualHypgeomdist(numSuccInSample, size, numSuccInPop, popSize) Returns the hypergeometric distribution.Chidist(x, degOfFre
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 155Min(number, number, ...)Returns the minimum value in the list of arguments. Example: Min(1, 2, 3) equals 1MinA(number
156 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualPoisson(x, mean, cumulative) Returns the Poisson distribution.Prob(values, probabilities, lowLimit, upLimit) Returns
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 157Tdist(x, degOfFreedom, type) Returns the Student’s t-distribution.Tinv(probability, degOfFreedom) Returns the inverse
158 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualFv(rate, nper, pmt, pv, type) Returns the future value of an investment. Rate is the interest rate per period. Nper i
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 159PPmt(rate, per, nper, pv, fv, type) Returns the payment on the principal for a given period of an investment. For mor
16 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap There are four metal cleats, one on each corner of the Allegro CX case. Each cleat ha
160 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualHour(time) Returns the hour of a time. Example: Hour(2:45) equals 2.Minute(time) Returns the minutes of a time. Examp
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 161False() Returns the logical value FALSE.If(condition, trueValue, falseValue) Returns trueValue if condition evaluates
162 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualFixed(number, numDecPlaces, unDelimiter1000) Rounds a number to the specifi ed number of decimals and returns the resu
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 163T(value) Returns the text referred to by value. Example: A1 contains “AAA” then T(A1) equals “AAA”.Trim(text) Removes
164 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualIsErr(value) Returns TRUE if the value is any error value except !!NA.IsError(value) Returns TRUE if the value is any
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 165Rows(range) Returns the number of rows in a reference or array. Example: Rows(A1:A5) equals 5.Type(value) Returns a n
166 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualDstdev(database, fi eld, criteria) Estimates the standard deviation based on a sample, using the numbers in the specifi
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 167Edit: Edits or renames the selected taskDelete: Permanently deletes the selected taskRun onTo start a task, select on
168 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualSelect Hello so it is highlighted.Tap on the Run button and a dialog box pops up displaying Hello World. Tap on the O
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 169 VariablesYou can use variables in tasks. Example:ok = YesNoBox(“Finish task?”)if ok then Return()endThere are no gl
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 17 Keyboard Keyboard FeaturesThe keyboard on the Allegro CX is designed to maximize data entry effi ciency and to withsta
170 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualExamples:if a1<>0 then Set(c1, b1/a1) endif a1=0 then Set(c1, “Sorry...”)else Set(c1, b1/a1)end While Stateme
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 171 Calling a Procedure You can structure your code into more simple tasks and then you can call previously defi ned task
172 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCellRefR(dcol , drow, [, sheetIndex ])Returns the cell reference relative to the current cell. Example: Sel(a1)Sel(Ce
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 173Chart(“Type:XY”, “Title:Sin(x)”, “Xgrid”, “Ygrid”)Sel(b2:f5)Chart(“Series:Columns”, “AutoScale:No”)Clear()Clears cont
174 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualComboBox(“list”)Creates combo box in the current cell. See also Tools | Data Validation menu item for more info. Use
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 175FindDialog()Shows Find dialog box.Example: FindDialog()FormatPainter(cellRef)Formats the current selection using the
176 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualInsertCells(colsRows)Inserts cells (true - columns, false - rows).Example: InsertCells(false)InsertSheet( worksheet)I
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 177Modifi ed([onOff])Returns true if the Modifi ed fl ag is true (workbook was modifi ed) and sets the Modifi ed fl ag to onOf
178 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualReturn()Stops task execution.Example: if a1=0 MsgBox(“A1 must not be 0”) Return()endRowHeight([height])Returns ro
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 179Set(reference, value)Sets cell specifi ed by reference to the value.Example: Set(a1, 12.34)SheetName(sheetNum)Returns
18 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualSpecial Keys and Key SequencesThe standard keyboard letters, numbers, and functions are printed in two ways:In dark br
180 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTopLeftCell(reference)Returns the top left cell on the screen and sets it if reference is specifi ed.Example: TopLeftC
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 181Get current selection coordinates:c = Column(Sel())r = Row(Sel())numCols = Cols(Sel())numRows = Rows(Sel()) PTab Keyb
182 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual WordPad Microsoft WordPad allows you to create and edit documents similar to the way you do using Microsoft Word on
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 183 Windows Media 9 Series PlayerWindows Media 9 Series player comes installed on your Allegro CX. This program runs mov
184 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual FileThe File option is used to locate audio or video fi les on your Allegro or the Internet. Tapping on the File opti
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 185The Open URL screen allows you to type in the location of a movie or audio fi le on the Internet or the Allegro that y
186 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCloseThe Close option is only available when a fi le is open in the media player. When a fi le is being played or has e
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 187Full ScreenThe Full Screen option is only available while a video fi le is loaded into the media player. Selecting thi
188 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualAudio FrequencyStereoProtectedOptionsSelecting the Options option opens to the Options screen. This screen allows you
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 189 Internet Explorer and InboxAllegro CX includes Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer for accessing the World Wide Web a
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 19Shifted Options The shifted options and the associated key sequences are listed below. Option Key SequenceFunction key
190 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualSelect the modem you are using in the drop-down box. In most cases, you do not need to make changes under the Confi gu
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 191 Using InboxInbox allows you to send and receive e-mail as well as compose outgoing messages and view incoming messag
192 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualSending E-mailTo send an e-mail, complete the following steps:Tap Compose | New Message. Enter the address, subject,
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 193 Calculator ProgramThe six-function Calculator program functions like a desktop calculator. Open the Calculator by ta
194 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Terminal ProgramThe Terminal® Emulation program is used to connect the Allegro to an on-line service. Creating a New
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 195Select OK to connect.An icon for the new session appears in the Terminal folder.To disconnect, select File | Close. A
196 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualMake any necessary adjustments on the Communications tab. Call options and port settings are adjusted by pressing the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 197Select the Emulation tab to modify the emulation settings. Press OK when you are fi nished. Help Use the on-line Help
198 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual BluetoothBluetooth is a technology that wirelessly connects electronic devices to each other or to the Internet with
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 199 Get Connected!The Get Connected! option enables you to connect your Allegro to another Bluetooth device through the
2 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualManual Part # 14601-03Release Date: March 2006Editor: J. Johns
20 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualContrast (monochrome display only) Goldkey + To make the display darker, press the GOLD key and the F5 key. To make th
200 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualRefresh: Enables the Bluetooth Device Search to locate and display all available Bluetooth devices that can connect t
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 201Enter the passkey, located on your Bluetooth device, and tap on the Reply button. Tap on the Finish button. Advanced
202 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualGeneralThe General tab displays the following My Bluetooth Device Manager settings:Friendly Name: The name that is ma
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 203COM Ports The COM Ports tab displays the available Bluetooth COM ports. On the COM Ports tab you can enable, disable,
204 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Bluetooth DevicesThe Bluetooth Device Manager manages all Bluetooth devices that are within range of the Allegro aft
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 205Note: The Bond, Properties, and Delete options are only accessible when a Bluetooth device is highlighted. To highlig
206 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNote: To set up a bond between the Allegro and another Bluetooth device, the device must appear in the Bluetooth devi
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 207GeneralThe General tab displays the following screen and properties:Icon Selection ->Device name: The friendly nam
208 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTap on the up or down arrow, located next to the Services box to view the active services available on the remote dev
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 209Tap on Ye s to proceed with the deletion process, or tap on No to cancel. My Bluetooth Device…Selecting the My Blueto
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 21Right Mouse ClickThere are two ways to achieve a right mouse click, you can press the Alt key and touch the screen wit
210 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualDetails: Displays the Device Name, Device Class and if the device is Bonded or not. ToolsThe Tools option offers the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 211To add Bluetooth devices through the Device Discovery program, complete the following steps:Tap on Tools | Device Dis
212 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTap on the up or down arrows next to the second(s) box to set the Search duration. This duration is the length of tim
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 213The Allegro queries each of the selected devices to determine the services that are available on each device. When th
214 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualPhoneThe Phone tab enables you to select the phone port device that is automatically connected to when the Bluetooth
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 215PrinterThe Printer tab enables you to select the printer that is automatically used when print software sends output
216 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCOM PortThe COM Port tab enables you to select the COM port device that is automatically used when the a program open
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 217To establish an ActiveSync connection through Bluetooth, you must fi rst refer to the setup instructions for the Bluet
218 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualFor more information of transferring fi les using Bluetooth, go to the Bluetooth File Transfer section found later in
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 219 OBEX for Allegro CXIf you are using the Allegro CX, download the OBEX add-on program from Socket Communication’s Web
22 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualDisplay The Allegro CX offers the choice of either a monochrome or color display. Both displays are a 1/4 VGA, 320 wid
220 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Transferring Files using Browse Remote DeviceThe Browse Remote Device utility is the fi rst transfer method discusse
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 221In the example above the SC Info folder is highlighted and the lightning bolt button with the arrow pointing to the l
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 223TechnicalReferenceSpecifi cationsCommunication Cable SchematicChapter 6
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 225SpecificationsProcessorIntel® XScale® processor, 400 MHzOperating SystemMicrosoft® Windows CE® .NET V4.2, loaded into
226 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTransceiver: Class 2 BluetoothRange: 30 foot (10 meter) radiusIntegrated: Built into the Allegro; does not occupy the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 227Automatic contrast adjustment with temperature compensation Display heater for operation in cold environments; can be
228 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCase DesignErgonomic with balanced weight distribution Rugged, 100% sealed against water and dustDesigned for one-hand
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 229Sounds can be customized and associated with eventsVolume is adjustableAudio/Video playing capabilities with Windows
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 23Allegro in temperatures below freezing. The technology used to create the color display does not require a display hea
230 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Communication Cable SchematicA wiring diagram for the serial communication cable is shown below.
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 231SoftwareDeveloper’sGuideCE .NET Software Development ToolsSoftware Development Programming TipsInstalling Application
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 233 CE .NET Software Development ToolsThis section discusses the available software development tools for Allegro CX’s t
234 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualYou have the option of upgrading your 2002 Visual Studio .NET to 2003 or purchasing the 2003 Visual Studio .NET. Mic
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 235 Software Development Programming TipsTo help programmers developing software for the Allegro CX, we have included th
236 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualIf you create an installation package (cab fi le), you need to consider the build number. In general, you should use a
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 237 Options for Program and File StorageFor program and data storage, the Allegro CX has the following options: RAMInter
238 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Power ManagementWindows CE .NET was designed for effi cient battery operation. Windows CE .NET puts the processor to
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 239 Windows CE .NET ReferencesWindows CE .NET Reference BooksThe following books about program development for Microsof
24 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualThree styli are provided: two mini styli, one of which snaps into a holding bay built into the top of the case, and a
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 241FCC Information, Warranty, and Software License AgreementFCC InformationWarranty and Repair InformationSoftware Licen
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 243 FCC InformationThe Allegro CX is a Class A device. The FCC defi nes a Class A device as a device that may be operated
244 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Warranty and Repair Information Limited Product WarrantiesJuniper Systems, Inc. (“Juniper”) warrants that this Alle
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 245stored on, or integrated with any products returned to Juniper for repair, whether under warranty or not. RemedyIn t
246 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualPlease have this information ready when you contact us:Allegro CX serial numberYour name Name and shipping address o
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 247 Software License Agreements Manufacturer AgreementThis Software License Agreement is between the end-user and the ma
248 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Acceptance or DisagreementUse of the software in any manner indicates your acceptance and acknowledgment of the term
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 249Note on Java Support. The SOFTWARE may contain support for programs written in Java. Java technology is not fault tol
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 25 System Tray IndicatorsSystem tray indicators specify applications that are running on your Allegro. The indicators ar
250 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNOTICE REGARDING THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD. The software installed on this device may include MPEG-4 visual decodin
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 251Expansion PodsExpansion PodsGPS Expansion PodBar Code Expansion Pod802.11b Expansion PodBar Code/ 802.11b Expansion P
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 253 Expansion Pods ( Optional Accessory)An Allegro CX Expansion Pod adds capability to the fi eld computer while maintain
254 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual GPS Expansion PodThe GPS expansion pod integrates the Trimble Lassen LP GPS receiver with the Allegro. A compact 3.
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 255Insert the stylus that is attached to the antenna mount in place of the stylus you removed. As you place the stylus i
256 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Specifying GPS Receiver Port SettingsTo set up the parameters on the GPS Receiver Port Settings, complete the follow
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 257Record the settings for the following: COM Port: COM3 – not changeable Protocol: Baud: Parity: Data Bit: (Not
258 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual GPS Data FormatsIn the GPS Pod Setup program, you can set up the receiver in either the TSIP or NMEA GPS data format
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 259 Reviewing and Editing the Receiver Parameters Once you determine which data format you are going to use, follow the
26 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Making Space in the System TrayThe system tray only has a certain amount of space to display the icons that show whic
260 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual For More InformationYour GPS is now confi gured correctly to use the GPS pod. If you have any questions or still cann
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 261 Bar Code Expansion PodUsing the bar code expansion pod with an Allegro offers the convenience of scanning bar codes
262 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualThe Bar Code Reader has the following four options available:HelpBegin ScanBar Code SetupExitThe Help option on the B
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 263An Initializing Bar Code Scanner message box pops up, as the Bar Code Reader program loads and the Bar Code Reader pr
264 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualThese sections describe the functions in the Bar Code Setup program informing you of the options that best suit your
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 265Only one Allegro key is used to both target and scan a bar code. Pressing on the scan key initiates the target beam fi
266 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNo Read MessageThe bar code scanner program provides visual feedback when a scan is unsuccessful. To activate this vi
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 267Scan TimeThe Scan Time option allows you to set up the amount of time the scan beam remains on to perform a bar code
268 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Data Format SetupThe Data Format tab allows the user to specify the format of the data that is returned by the scann
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 269Code IDThe scanner is capable of returning a Code ID character(s) for the bar code that is scanned. If a Code ID is s
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 27The following screen appears:Double tap on the Regional Settings icon:The following screen appears:2)3)
270 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual# Adds a # sign before or after the scanned bar code (depending on suffi x or prefi x).Tab Performs a Tab key function,
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 271To access one of these options, select the tab with the bar code type you want to enhance. The tabs are located along
272 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCode39MSIPlessey
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 273InterleavedRSS/Code93/Discrete
274 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCodabar Defaults SetupThe Defaults tab is used to load either user-defi ned confi guration parameters or factory-defaul
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 275Tap on Begin Scan to start the bar code scanning program. Tapping on the Exit or X button, in the top right corner, e
276 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Sample Bar CodesThe following bar codes are samples for you to test your bar code scanner before taking it into the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 277 Bar Code Installation ProgramThe Bar Code Setup program is installed on your Allegro before it is shipped. In the ev
278 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 802.11b Expansion PodAn Allegro using the 802.11b expansion pod offers the fl exibility and benefi ts of being connec
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 279following Cisco items:Cisco Aironet 350 802.11b PC card (installed in your Allegro)Rubber duck antenna with a 90-degr
28 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTap on the arrow next to the tabs to get them to scroll over until the Time tab appears and tap on that, the following
280 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Accessing the Cisco 802.11b ManualAll of the setup and installation instructions for the Windows CE operating system
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 281 Setting up an Aironet Access PointAn access point is similar to a base station. It is used as a link from the wirele
282 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNotice that the screens are formatted for a screen that is wider than your Allegro’s screen. To view all options on a
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 283 Connecting to WLANConnecting to WLAN is a very involved process with a number of factors to consider. Because there
284 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Warning 1Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment un
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 285 Cisco 802.11b DriversThe drivers for the Cisco 802.11b card are installed to your Allegro before it is shipped. In t
286 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Bar Code/802.11b Expansion PodThe Bar Code/802.11b Expansion Pod integrates the wireless networking technology and
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 287Bar codes can be scanned in a variety of weather conditions and that data are stored on your Allegro. Using the Bar C
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 289IndexSymbols802.11b Expansion Pod 278802.11b Installation Program 284Accessing the Cisco 802.11b Manual 280Antenna
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 29 BatteriesBatteries are the key power source the Allegro uses while you are in the fi eld collecting data. When collect
290 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualAC Power Adapter 38Alkaline Battery Holder 42Important Alkaline Battery Information 43Allegro CX Overview 10Featu
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 291Batteries (continued)Spare NiMH Battery Packs 45Storing the Allegro CX During Inactive Periods 43Useful Life of a N
292 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualCE .NET Software Development Tools 233Allegro CE .NET SDK Installation 234Allegro Software Development Kits of eMbe
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 293Control Panel (continued)Owner 80Identification 80Network ID 81Notes 80PC Connection 81Power 82Battery 83Scheme
294 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualDisplay (continued)Display Features 22Touchscreen 23Touchscreen Disable/Enable Key 24Display FeaturesBacklight 23
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 295HHand Strap 16Hiding the Taskbar 98IInfrared Communication Port 48Internal Bluetooth TransceiverSpecifi cations 22
296 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNNew Battery Detected Screen 31New Battery Detected Options 32Accept Button 33Battery Capacity 33Enter New Batter
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 297Program and Data Storage Options 58Internal Non-Volatile Data Storage 58PC Cards 58Storage Labels 58PTab Spreadsh
298 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualQQuick Start Guide 12RRAM 57RAM File System 96Recharging the NiMH Battery Pack 37Recycling the NiMH Batteries 45
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 299Specifications 225Case Design 228Certifications 229Clock 229Color Display 226Communication Ports 225Expandability
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 3Table of ContentsChapter 1Introduction ... 7Welcome ...
30 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Installing the NiMH Battery PackWhen you receive the Allegro, you must install and then charge the NiMH battery pack.
300 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualHelp 197Touchscreen 23Touchscreen Disable/Enable Key 24Touchscreen Disable/Enable 20Touchscreen Operation 65Trans
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 301Windows CE Overview 63Display Touchscreen 64Calibration 65Touchscreen Operation 65Wiping Off the Touchscreen 65S
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 31Check the System Tray for the following icon:This battery icon with the small lightning bolt next to it indicates the
32 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualIf no percentage is entered in the Enter New Battery Charge Level box, a pop-up screen appears asking you to enter a v
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 33The Enter New Battery Charge Level option allows you to set the charge percentage of the battery pack in the Allegro.
34 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTap on Start | Programs | Utilities | Set Battery to open the Set Battery Parameters screen.Set the Enter New Battery
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 35 Battery GaugingThe purpose of the battery gauging on the Allegro is to provide you with a constant display of the app
36 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual How NiMH Battery Gauging WorksAs batteries discharge, the power available from the battery follows a voltage discharg
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 37 How Alkaline Battery Gauging WorksAlkaline batteries have a more predictable linear slope to the voltage discharge cu
38 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNote: It commonly takes 2.5 to 3 hours to fully charge a battery pack, however in warmer temperatures, or when using a
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 39 USB/Power Dock ( Optional Hardware)Using the USB/Power Dock, you can charge the battery pack while it sits in the Po
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40 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualInsert the connector into the external power input jack located on the top of the Allegro case. It can take up to fi ve
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 41For more information about the Save System utility go to the System Save/Restore Utilities section of Chapter 5. Powe
42 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Alkaline Battery HolderThe alkaline battery holder enables you to power the Allegro with alkaline batteries. To prop
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 43 Important Alkaline Battery Information The Allegro is designed to be used with the rechargeable NiMH battery pack th
44 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualNote: After plugging your Allegro into the wall adapter, check the system tray icons and make sure the charge icon app
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 45Note: After plugging your Allegro into the wall charger, check the system tray icons and make sure the charge icon sho
46 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Real Time ClockThe Allegro CX has a real time clock powered by a lithium battery. This battery should last the lifeti
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 47 Communication PortsThe Allegro CX has the following communication ports:Two 9 pin serial ports (located on the top of
48 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Connecting Sensors to COM1Pin 4 (DTR) on COM1 supplies up to 200 mA at +5 volts to power bar code scanners, external
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 49 USB/Power Dock (Optional Hardware)Using the USB/Power Dock, you can quickly transfer and synchronize fi les between th
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50 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual USB/Power Dock Connector PinsThe interaction between the Power Dock and Allegro happens through the connection of the
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 51 PC Cards Types of PC Cards AcceptedThe PC card slot accepts Type I or Type II cards. These cards include ATA Flash c
52 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualInsert the card socket-fi rst with the front of the card facing the door. Gently push it in until it stops.Note: Be car
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 53 Expansion PodsCustom expansion pods allow you to add additional integrated components. Our current available expansio
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 55Chapter 3MemoryConfi gurationand Data Storage OptionsInternal MemoryProgram and Data Storage Options
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 57 Internal MemoryThe internal memory of the Allegro CX is confi gured much like the memory in laptop computers. It consi
58 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Program and Data Storage OptionsThe Allegro CX has two options for storing programs and data: internal non-volatile d
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 59PCMCIA stands for the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. This association has developed standard
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60 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual SRAM Card BatterySRAM cards are powered by the Allegro while installed in the PC card slot. An on-board card battery
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 61Windows CEOperating SystemWindows CE OverviewWindows ExplorerStoring Files and ProgramsApplication Command BarsChapter
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Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 63 Windows CE OverviewThis chapter describes the operation of the Allegro CX Microsoft™ Windows™ CE .NET version 4.2. Th
64 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualThe Windows CE .NET Desktop appears on the screen: Suspend/Resume ModeIf you press the On/Off key, the Allegro goes in
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 65Three styli are provided: two small on-board styli and a full size pen-type stylus. One small on-board stylus snaps in
66 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualIdeally, use a soft, clean cotton cloth to gently wipe off the screen. Do not use anything abrasive that could scratch
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 67 DesktopWhen you turn the Allegro CX on, a Desktop similar to the example shown below appears on the screen. The Deskt
68 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Start MenuTap the Start button to view the menu as shown below:From the menu, tap on the category you want to select
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 69 Data Storage Active: darkens when data are being read from or written to the solid state disk. PC Card: indicates tha
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 7IntroductionWelcomeAllegro CX OverviewQuick Start GuideChapter 1
70 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Task ManagerPress the Start key to view the Task Manager. All of the programs that are currently running are shown. S
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 71Note: You must press the OK button when settings in a Control Panel applet are changed in order for the settings to be
72 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Other AuthoritiesThe Other Authorities option is for intermediate certifi cate authorities that assist with establishi
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 73 DialingThe Dialing Properties applet is used to create dialing locations and set dialing options to connect to a serv
74 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual AppearanceUse the Appearance tab to change the color scheme of the display contents (the default is High Contrast Whi
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 75 ControlsThe Controls tab allows you to select the Contrast and Brightness of the backlight. If you are using a monoch
76 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualClear History: Removes all the Web addresses that have stored in your Internet Explorer address box. ConnectionThe Con
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 77 SecurityThe Security tab allows you to set up Internet security levels that are applied when the Allegro is connected
78 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual IrDAThe IrDA Settings applet is used when using infrared or Bluetooth on your Allegro CX. The IrDA tab allows you to
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 79If you disable the IrDA Ports option, a pop-up message appears informing you to perform a System Reset on your Allegro
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80 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Owner The Owner Properties applet allows you to set up identifi cations and networks ID’s on your Allegro. Identifi cat
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 81 Network IDThe Network ID tab is used to create a personal, unique identifi er you receive for accessing a remote netwo
82 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualIf you are not using a USB/Power Dock to connect your Allegro to your PC, tap on the Change button to access the Chang
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 83 BatteryThe Battery tab shows the status of the main battery. SchemesThe Schemes tab allows you to specify the amount
84 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualThe Automatically Suspend option sets the amount of time the Allegro sits idle, after the backlight turns off, before
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 85 NumbersThe Numbers tab is used to set up numbering on your Allegro, including the measurements (U.S. or Metric) and s
86 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual TimeThe Time tab is used to set up the way the time is displayed in the system tray of the Allegro. DateThe Date tab
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 87Remove ProgramsThe Remove Programs applet allows you to remove programs that you have installed on the Allegro. You ca
88 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualIncrease Battery LifeThe Increase Battery Life setting increases the battery life of the Allegro CX, but results in a
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 89When calibrating the touchscreen, hold the stylus down on the plus mark (+) for two seconds. Complete this procedure f
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 9 WelcomeWe would like to welcome you as a user of the Allegro CX, a rugged, handheld fi eld PC for data collection. Deve
90 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualMemoryThe Memory tab allows you to adjust the allocation of RAM between program memory and storage memory.The majority
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 91CopyrightsThe Copyrights tab contains copyright information for specific programs on your Allegro.VersionThe Version ta
92 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualVolume The Volume tab is used to adjust the speaker volume and turn on and off the sounds associated with different sy
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 93 Windows ExplorerWindows Explorer allows you to browse the fi les and folders on the Allegro CX. To launch your Allegro
94 Allegro CX Owner’s Manual Opening Two Explorer ScreensYou can open two Windows Explorer screens. One opens to the source folder or fi le, and th
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 95 Storing Files and ProgramsIt is important that you understand the difference between storing data on the internal non
96 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualThe C_MyDocs and C_Program Files folders were created for you to use in place of the My Documents and Program Files fo
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 97 Application Command BarsActive applications display a command bar across the top of the screen. The command bar for W
98 Allegro CX Owner’s ManualTo view both bars on separate lines again, move the slider down where the toolbar was located originally: Hiding t
Allegro CX Owner’s Manual 99Allegro CXApplicationsand UtilitiesActiveSync File Transfer ProgramSystem UtilitiesPTab Spreadsheet ProgramWordPadWind
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