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User manual CHD FiVE CHD reserves the right to change any specification at any time without prior notice. All trademarks and trade names in this document are property of their respective owners. This publication or parts of it can not be reproduced in any form without prior written permission of Computer Hardware Design.
Battery ........................12 Battery Warnings and Cautions ................13 Battery Disposal ....................15 Extend battery life....................15 Reset CHD FiVE......................16 Software reset .......................16 Factory mode......................17 Using CHD FiVE ......................18 Desktop .........................18 Inbox........................19 Internet Explorer ....................20 Quick ScanSet Application ..................21 Word Pad ......................22 Installing Programs....................23 5.6.1 Using an Installation Wizard ................23...
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User manual CHD FiVE Bluetooth .......................31 Date and Time .......................32 Dialing ........................33 Display properties....................34 6.6.1 Background ......................34 6.6.2 Appearance ......................35 Input Panel ......................36 Internet Settings ....................37 Keyboard properties ....................40 6.10 Network and dialup connections................41 6.10.1 Change IP address or DHCP settings ...............42 6.11...
Configuring a PDA 2. Added Networks, Communications and connection 3. Added Extend battery life [2.6] 03.08.2007 1. Added CHD FiVE section Janis 2. Added information about cradle EYSTROKES Filenames, paths, keystrokes entered by the user are shown in this typeface.
Comfort and Easy to Use with 30 Degree Bended Scanning Direction The CHD FiVE has an unique design concept for scan engine positioning the first time in the industry. The scan engine positioned with 30 degree bended scanning angle to down side gives the users the maximum comfort and productivity for scanning.
User manual CHD FiVE 2.2 S PECIFICATION 2.2.1 Physical parameters Dimensions: 200 mm x 78 mm x 28 mm Weight: 360 g • 12 alphanumeric • 3 scan • 6 function Keys: • 4 programmable • navigation key Keypad backlight: Operating -10°C - 50°C...
Please contact your dealer for support. We recommend making regular data backups from your device. Use cradle or data cable to transfer data to PC. CHD is not responsible for any damages or loss caused by deletion or corruption of data resulting from the use of this device, including battery failure or expiration.
Press the < On/Off > key to suspend (put to sleep) the CHD Five. Press < On/Off > key again for the PDA to resume its previous state. Use the Battery Power control panel to set the idle duration and suspend mode initiation.
Use only the batteries, charger and cradle supplied by a CHD or CHD dealer. The use of other battery supplies can damage the PDA and void your warranty. For the correct supplies for the CHD FIVE, please contact your CHD reseller.
CHD FiVE ATTERY ISPOSAL Replace the battery pack only with the one sold by a CHD reseller. When the battery is worn out, insulate the battery contacts with adhesive tape or a similar material prior to disposal. Please recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries.
User manual CHD FiVE 4 Reset CHD FiVE OFTWARE RESET If the device hangs up or does not respond to any action please perform software reset. Using stylus press reset button for 1 second and release. Reset button is located between < Navigation >...
User manual CHD FiVE ACTORY MODE If performance of the device becomes unstable or settings have been changed to the state when it is not possible to revert them. It is recommended to perform reset to factory mode. Select Control Panel -> Power -> Factory mode tab...
User manual CHD FiVE NBOX The PDA comes with Inbox for Windows CE .NET installed from the factory. Inbox is a familiar Microsoft email interface. To set up Inbox: 1. Select Start > Programs > Inbox 2. Select Services > Options from the command bar.
User manual CHD FiVE NTERNET XPLORER The PDA comes with the Internet Explorer for Windows CE .NET installed Open Internet Explorer by selecting Start > Programs > Internet Explorer. To set a default home page, Navigate to the desired default web page.
User manual CHD FiVE UICK PPLICATION CHD FiVE comes with preinstalled scanner software. Application works in background and has a System try icon next to battery level icon. Test barcode scanning Go to Start > Programs > Scanner > Scandiag...
User manual CHD FiVE The PDA comes with WordPad for Windows CE .NET installed from the factory. To start Wordpad, select Start -> Programs -> Microsoft WordPad. The following text and document file types are compatible with WordPad: • Text (* . txt) •...
User manual CHD FiVE NSTALLING ROGRAMS Programs pre-installed on the device are stored in ROM (read only memory). You cannot remove, or modify this software. You may add programs and data files to RAM (random access memory) or into memory card. Please follow the directions provided with the software to install it.
User manual CHD FiVE 5.6.3 Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu Use the Explorer in ActiveSync on your desktop computer to explore the files on your PDA and locate the program. For more information on using ActiveSync, refer to the ActiveSync online Help.
User manual CHD FiVE 5.7 R EMOVING ROGRAMS Only user installed programs can be removed. To remove a program 1. select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Remove Programs. 2. Select the program you wish to remove from the list 3.
User manual CHD FiVE Configuring a PDA Customizing the Settings To change the settings on your new PDA, select Start > Settings > Control Panel The list of settings (except Quick ScanSet applet) is standard Windows .NET settings. more information on the Windows CE .NET operating system, please refer to Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/embedded/ce.net/...
User manual CHD FiVE TYLUS You might need to align the touch screen (i.e. when you notice that when you attempt to select one item with the stylus, another item is erroneously selected). To align the touch screen, 1. Open Start ->...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.2 B ACKLIGHT Modify display and keyboard backlight brightness. Also set backlight options (i.e. turn off time). To modify backlight settings open: Start > Settings > Control Panel > Backlight 6.2.1 Battery power Modify display backlight settings when device runs on batteries.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.2.2 External power Modify display backlight settings when device runs on external power. • Set display brightness level • Set backlight timeout time. Available options: 10 sec (by default) 30 sec 1 min 2 min 3 min...
User manual CHD FiVE ATE AND In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, time zone, or select automatic adjust for Daylight Savings Time. To set or change the date and time: 1. Open Date/Time Properties Start >...
User manual CHD FiVE IALING Change dialling properties 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Dialling properties 2. Tap on Edit to change dialling patterns and prefixes 3. To exit, press OK from the command bar, or press the <...
6.6.1 Background Change background image: The current file is located in the Windows directory with the CHD logo file named logo.bmp. Place a new image in the Windows directory. Image must be exactly 240 by 320 pixels. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.6.2 Appearance Change Windows appearance default settings: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display > Appearance tab. Select the desired item form Items dropdown menu Press on color box to change items color To save your created appearance scheme tap on Save...
User manual CHD FiVE NPUT ANEL Adjust input panel behaviour and settings. Change the Soft Input Panel settings: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Input Panel Change the desired settings. To change the Soft Keyboard Options, tap on the...
User manual CHD FiVE NTERNET ETTINGS To change the Internet default settings: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Internet Settings On the General tab type in the URL of the desired start page and the desired search engine. You can also change the Cache Size, clear the Cache, and clear the History.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.9 K EYBOARD PROPERTIES Adjust device actions while keyboard key is pressed down. 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Keyboard properties 2. Enable character repeat - 3. Adjust Repeat delay slider to change delay time between two inserted symbols while keyboard key is pressed.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.10 ETWORK AND DIALUP CONNECTIONS To create new or edit current network connection settings 1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and dialup connections 2. Double tap on Make New Connection 3. Enter connection name 4.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.10.1 Change IP address or DHCP settings Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and dialup connections Tap and hold on connection Press Properties Select to automatically obtain an IP address via DHCP or manually enter the address...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.11 WNER To change the Owner default settings: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Owner Properties Enter data using the input panel or the keypad on the PDA. In the Notes tab set additional notes.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.12 ASSWORD To change the Password default settings: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Password Properties Enter the desired password twice as indicated in the two fields. Select to enable password protection at power-on.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.13 PC C ONNECTION The PC Connection control panel determines how ActiveSync works with the PDA. To modify the default settings: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection. Select first checkbox enable direct connections to the desktop computer.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.14 OWER PROPERTIES 6.14.1 Battery tab To see main and backup battery level indicators open Start > Settings > Control panel > Battery or double tap on Battery icon in taskbar. 6.14.2 Power off tab To adjust power management settings, Select Start >...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.14.3 Wireless power tab Turn on or off and set detailed configuration of the wireless devices. Open Start > Settings > Control Panel > Wireless power Enable Max Power. Wireless device will work with maximum power. This option shortens battery life.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.15 ROGRAM BUTTONS Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Program buttons Select programmable button from the list Chose its type: • Default – button will be assigned default function • No function – button does not have any functions •...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.16 EGIONAL SETTINGS To change the Regional Settings defaults: Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Settings. Select the desired language/location. Review the Appearance Samples in the bottom half of the screen. Select the tab at the top for any settings you wish to change.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.17 CANNER CONFIGURE To change the Scanner Settings and bar code types, complete as follows: Go to Start > Programs > Scanner > Quick ScanSet to open the bar code scanning application. The only indicator that the program is open is the bar code System Tray icon.
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User manual CHD FiVE Section Option Description Basic Scanning Trigger timeout (sec) Set scanner timeout time Good read off Scanner will stop scanning after good read. Enable continuous scan Scanner will scan continuous until if checked good read. Rescan after (sec)
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User manual CHD FiVE button. Commit Current Setting After modifying the current settings, if you wish to keep them, select the Commit Current Setting button. Load Factory Default After modifying the current settings, if you wish to return to the factory defaults, tap the Load Factory Default button.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.18 TORAGE MANAGER To change the Storage Properties control panel default settings: 1. Insert secure digital (SD) storage card into the PDA. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Storage Properties 2. From the Storage manager pull-down list, select the desired storage device.
User manual CHD FiVE 6.19 YSTEM ROPERTIES Refer to the System control panel for information related to the system. 6.19.1 General Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > System Properties > General tab to determine the following information about your PDA: •...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.19.3 Device name Your device uses this information to identify itself to other computers. The Input Panel will open to facilitate data entry. 6.20 ERMINAL SERVER CLIENT LICENCES Select Start > Settings > Control Panel >...
User manual CHD FiVE 6.21 & OLUME SOUNDS PROPERTIES Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Volume & sound Adjust sound volume and enable sounds. Change sounds for different items. Copy custom wav file into /windows/ directory and select it from list.
User manual CHD FiVE 7 Networks, Communications and Connections The screen shots in the manual were taken and the procedures were written using Windows® XP. If you are using Windows® NT or Windows® 2000, appearance and procedures may be slightly different.
Microsoft® ActiveSync is a file transfer tool to synchronize the files on a PC with the files on your PDA. CHD Five comes from the factory with ActiveSync loaded. If you have ActiveSync already installed on your PC, make sure that you have v4.5 or higher.
User manual CHD FiVE 7.1.2 Setting up a Partnership During the Microsoft ActiveSync installation, you were prompted to create partnership with your mobile device. When you set up partnership, you select synchronization and file conversion settings, which are contained in a file on your desktop computer. This file enables your desktop computer to recognize your device.
User manual CHD FiVE 7.1.3 Exploring the Mobile Device To transfer files, complete the following steps on the host PC: Transferring Files Select Start > Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync. Double-click on the ActiveSync icon in the System Tool Tray. After you have established a connection with your PDA, click on the Explore button at the top of the ActiveSync window (or select Explore from the File menu).
User manual CHD FiVE IRELESS NETWORK CHD FiVE comes from factory with default built in wireless network adapter. You can connect the device to secured wireless networks or open network. To connect to secured network contact network administration. Wifi card MAC address can be found under Start >...
User manual CHD FiVE 7.2.2 Set up wireless network To set up connection to wireless network: Double-tap on Network icon. Select Wireless information Select a network and press connect or right tap for more options. Double tap on Add New … to set up new connection when network is not visible.
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User manual CHD FiVE Enter Network name (SSID) Check if This is an ad hoc network. Ad hoc is a network connection method when connection is established for the duration of one session and requires no base station. Instead, devices discover others within range to form a network for those computers.
User manual CHD FiVE PEAP - Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol, Protected EAP, or simply PEAP, is a method to securely transmit authentication information, including passwords, over wired or wireless networks. 7.2.3 Preferred networks In some areas there are more than one wireless networks available to connect.
User manual CHD FiVE 7.3.2 Connect to other devices Before connecting make sure that other devices Bluetooth connection is enabled. Double tap on Bluetooth icon in task bar or Start-> Settings -> Control Panel -> Bluetooth device properties Bluetooth manager appears on screen...
User manual CHD FiVE 7.3.3 Pairing Bluetooth devices To connect to Bluetooth device usually they must be paired – on each device entered the same passkey number. If you connect to devices without input methods (printers, headsets etc.), please refer to devices user manual about pairing.
User manual CHD FiVE 7.3.4 Setting up connection to mobile phone Use GSM mobile phone as modem to connect to Internet using GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) data connection. Contact your mobile phone provider about GPRS configuration, coverage and fees and check mobile phone manual if your phone supports GPRS data transfer and has a Bluetooth connection available.
User manual CHD FiVE IRTUAL RIVATE NETWORK Virtual private network (VPN) is a private communications network often used to communicate confidentially over a public network. VPN traffic can be carried over public networks on top of standard protocols, or over a service provider's private network. A VPN can send data across secured and encrypted private channels between two points.
User manual CHD FiVE 7.4.2 Connect to VPN network Open Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up connections Double tap on VPN connection Enter Username, Password and Domain Click on OK After authorization tap on Hide to hide status window.
Please contact your CHD FiVE for more information. Dimensions: 135mm (W) x 110mm (D) x 95mm (H) To insert CHD FiVE into cradle hold device vertically. Additional battery charging slot is located on back of cradle. Green indicator – charging complete Red indicator –...
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