Chapter 2 - Getting Started; Overview; About This Guide - Honeywell Thor VM3 User Manual

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Getting Started

Overview

The Thor VM3 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted computer running a Microsoft
ded Standard 7 (32-bit) or Windows
munications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured vehicle. Wireless communications are supported over a 802.11
WLAN network and, optionally, over a WWAN network. The Bluetooth
CAUTION - Before shipping the Thor VM3, be sure to
The Thor VM3 is designed for use with a vehicle Quick Mount Smart Dock. The dock installs in the vehicle and connects to
vehicle power. The dock provides conditioned input power for the Thor VM3. Peripheral connections are on the dock. The Thor
VM3 is designed to easily be removed from the dock with a latch on the lower rear of the Thor VM3 housing. Since the dock
remains attached to the vehicle, the Thor VM3 computer can easily be moved from one vehicle equipped with a dock to another
vehicle equipped with a dock.
The Thor VM3 contains a UPS battery which, when fully charged, can power the Thor VM3 for a minimum of 30 minutes. This
can be when the Thor VM3 is not attached to a Quick Mount Smart Dock or when the Thor VM3 is attached to a dock but the
vehicle power is interrupted, such as when the vehicle battery is being changed.
The Thor VM3 can be used with or without an external keyboard. There are 7 programmable keys (P1-P7) on the front bezel
and, when used with the Orange modifier key, provide 7 additional programmable keys (P8-P14).
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P1 P2
P8 P9

About this Guide

This user's guide has been developed for a Thor VM3 with a Microsoft
Standard 7 operating system.
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7 Professional (64-bit) or Windows
(page 6-1) for information on the latest upgrades for your Thor VM3.
P3 P4 P5 P6
P10 P11 P12
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operating system and capable of wireless data com-
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module supports Bluetooth printers and scanners.
Disconnect UPS Battery
P7
P13 P14
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Windows 7 Professional or Windows
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Windows
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