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Summary of Contents for Datalogic elf
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Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) User’s Manual...
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Datalogic ADC, Inc. or its subsidiaries or affiliates ("Datalogic" or “Datalogic ADC”). Owners of Datalogic products are hereby granted a non- exclusive, revocable license to reproduce and transmit this documentation for the purchaser' s own internal business purposes.
Data Capture ....................38 4.3.1 Laser Data Capture ..................39 4.3.2 Imager Data Capture................... 41 Description of the Keys ................43 4.4.1 Alphanumeric Keyboard ................43 4.4.2 Resetting the Elf ..................47 Status Indicators ..................49 4.5.1 LED Status ....................49...
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4.8.2 Configuring XPS ..................89 4.8.3 Uninstalling XPS ..................91 4.8.4 FAQ and Troubleshooting ................92 Datalogic Firmware Utility ................93 4.9.1 Retrieving a Firmware Image Update ............93 4.9.2 Installing DFU on the Host PC ..............94 4.9.3 Updating the Firmware ................95 4.10...
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SAFETY REGULATIONS ................. 139 General Safety Rules ................139 Power Supply .................... 139 Laser Safety ....................140 LED Class ....................146 Radio Compliance ..................147 FCC Compliance ..................149 RF Exposure Information (SAR) ............... 150 Industry Canada Compliance ..............151 SAR Compliance ..................
“PDA” and "Elf" refer to Elf PDA. “You” refers to the System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual to install, configure, operate, maintain or troubleshoot an Elf PDA. “Single Dock” refers to the Elf Single Slot Dock. The label artworks may be only a draft. Refer to the product labels for more precise information.
GENERAL VIEW A) Color Display* Laser Safety Label B) ON/OFF Power Key Trigger button (for use with the optional pistol trigger Quick-attach C) LEDs Handle - 94ACC1378) D) Receiver K) Loudspeaker E) Front Scan Key Headset Connector Keyboard M) Color Camera G) Guitar Pick Stylus N) Flash H) UMTS antenna, present in UMTS...
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S) Side Scan Key (right) U) Side Scan Key (left) Push-to-talk Key V) Up/down Volume Keys W) Data Capture Window X) Handylink™ Connector (host/slave) Y) Microphone Micro USB for supplying power and data transfer (host/slave) viii...
Embedded Handheld 6.5. Elf 1D laser scanner and 2D imager both come equipped with Datalogic’s patented Green Spot good read feedback. Elf can also be outfitted with an autofocus 3MPixel camera with flash. A complete set of radios keeps the users connected through out the day: HSDPA UMTS for voice and data, Summit’s latest Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g wireless radio with CCX...
ELF™ AVAILABLE MODELS The Elf is available in different models depending on the options it is equipped with. All options are listed below: • communication options: 802.11 a/b/g radio, Bluetooth®, GSM • data capture options: laser, 2D imager • operating system: Windows CE 6.0, Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 •...
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Camera 3MPixel, Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, 256MB RAM/256MB Flash, 46-Key QWERTY • 944301009 Elf 00A0WI-1Q1-MEN0 Elf with Bluetooth v2.0, 802.11 a/ a/b/g CCX V4, Std 2D Imager w/ Green Spot, Camera 3MPixel, Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5, 256MB RAM/256MB Flash, 46-Key QWERTY • 944301011 Elf U2A0LS-1Z1-MEN0 Elf with Bluetooth v2.0, 802.11 a/b/g CCX V4, 3.5G UMTS HSDPA, GPS, Std...
− 1 End User License Agreement (EULA) Sheet Accessories necessary for the Elf connection to the host computer and to the network are packaged separately: the cradle, one or more connection cables. Remove all the components from their packaging; check their integrity and compare them with the packing documents.
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INTRODUCTION Rechargeable battery packs are not initially charged. Therefore the first operation to perform is to charge them. See paragraph 2.1. NOTE...
ELF™ REPLACING THE HAND STRAP To remove the hand strap, proceed as follows. Unscrew the strap pivot to remove the upper end of the hand strap: Lift the bottom of the hand strap to place the hook vertically: Press on the upper sides of the hook to remove it:...
INTRODUCTION INSERTING A MICROSD CARD Elf supports microSD memory cards. To access the microSD card slot and insert the card, proceed as follows: Turn off the Elf. Pull the battery latch down and remove the battery pack: Shift the cardholder to the left and then pull it up:...
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ELF™ Insert the microSD card with the written part upward: Lock the card into place by pushing the cardholder down and then shifting it to the right: First insert the bottom and then the upper (contacts) side of the battery pack into...
INTRODUCTION 1.5.1 Removing the MicroSD Card To remove the microSD card, follow the steps above to access the SD area, and remove it from its slot. Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the SD. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded.
ELF™ INSTALLING THE SIM CARD To correctly insert the SIM Card, proceed as follows: Turn off the Elf. Pull the battery latch down and remove the battery pack. Shift the cardholder to the left and then pull it up:...
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INTRODUCTION Insert the SIM card with the contacts downward: Lock the card into place by pushing the cardholder down and then shifting it to the right First insert the bottom and then the upper (contacts) side of the battery pack into the slot.
ELF™ Follow proper ESD precautions to avoid damaging the SIM card. Proper ESD precautions include, but are not limited to, working on an ESD mat and ensuring that the operator is properly grounded. CAUTION Do not force the card. If you feel resistance, remove the card, check the orientation, and reinsert it.
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ELF™ Use only a Datalogic approved power supply and cables. Use of an alternative power supply will invalidate any approval given to this device and may be dangerous. NOTE...
The battery icon on the Taskbar indicates when the battery pack is low. It is possible to recharge the battery pack by connecting the power supply directly to the Elf. Alternatively, it is also possible to recharge the battery pack by using the single slot dock, the powered mobile dock, the Ethernet four slot dock or the four slot battery charger.
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Never charge the main device or spare batteries in a closed space where excessive heat can build up. The battery level may not be displayed correctly for some minutes after the disconnection if the Elf is disconnected from power supply before the charging cycle is completed. NOTE...
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BATTERIES AND MAINTENANCE The Elf may get warm during charging, this is normal and does not mean a malfunction. NOTE Use only a USB-IF compliant USB port as a charging source. NOTE...
ELF™ REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK To correctly replace the battery pack, proceed as follows. Turn off the Elf. Pull the battery latch down as indicated in the figure below: Remove the battery pack.
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Using the battery pack in this manner may also result in a loss of performance and a shortened life expectancy. Use only a Datalogic approved power supply. The use of an alternative power supply will void the product warranty, may cause product damage and may cause heat, an explosion, or fire.
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ELF™ Immediately discontinue use of the battery pack if, while using, charging or storing the battery pack, the battery pack emits an unusual smell, feels hot, changes colour or shape, or appears WARNING abnormal in any other way. Do not short-circuit the battery pack contacts connecting the positive terminal and negative terminal.
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Elf will not turn on when the ON/OFF Power button is pressed. In this case, either substitute a sufficiently charged battery, insert NOTE the Elf into a powered cradle, or plug it into a wall charger. To maximize battery life, turn off radios when they are not needed. NOTE...
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS USB CONNECTION You can use the standard micro USB cable 94A051968 or the Datalogic Handylink cable 94A051970 to directly connect the Elf to a host computer to transfer data through the USB interface. Key: Host computer Standard Micro USB cable...
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ELF™ The Single Dock can be connected to the Host by means of the Micro-B USB cord 94A051968. Once the host computer has been turned on, insert the Elf PDA into the cradle. Key: Host computer Elf Single Slot Dock...
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION TO USB PERIPHERALS To connect the Elf to a USB keyboard or a memory device, connect the terminal to the Datalogic 94A051969 cable or to the Datalogic 94A051971 cable (together with a standard A to micro A USB cable).
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Elf Single Slot Dock 94ACC1381 Power Adapter 94A051969 Micro USB Host Cable Elf works with most of the mentioned USB peripherals. In any case, we can’t guarantee the interoperability of Elf with all devices on the market. NOTE Connection complies to USB 1.1 standard.
CONNECTIONS RS232 CONNECTION You can use the Datalogic 94A051972 cable to directly connect the Elf to a host computer to transfer data through the RS232 interface Key: Host computer 94A051972 Handylink Micro RS232 Client Cable The Single Slot Dock can be connected to the Host by means of a standard null modem cable such as Datalogic 94A051020 CAB-427 for 9-pin connections.
ELF™ WLAN CONNECTION Elf 802.11 a/b/g radio models can communicate with the host using the on-board Wi- Fi radio and an Access Point connected to the host computer network. For models using the 802.11 a/b/g radio, you can find information about the applet for radio configuration: http://www.summitdatacom.com/SCU.htm.
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(microwave ovens, radio transmitters, etc.). NOTE In case of heavy usage the Elf may get warm; this is normal and does not mean a malfunction. NOTE...
ELF™ WPAN CONNECTIONS Elf Bluetooth® models can communicate with a Bluetooth® device, such as a printer, within a range of 10 m, using the on-board Bluetooth® module. Key: A) Elf B) Bluetooth® printer In order to extend battery life, the Bluetooth® module is off by default.
CONNECTIONS WWAN CONNECTION Elf GSM models enhance your connectivity solutions giving you an opening to an international wireless infrastructure that is the global standard. Elf uses the 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 MHz bands. ∗ In order to use a WWAN Connection you have to install a SIM Card (see instructions on par.
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Elf headset or using a Bluetooth® headset. NOTE During a call, you can set the speaker volume by pressing the arrow navigation keys. NOTE In case of heavy usage the Elf may get warm; this is normal and does not mean a malfunction. NOTE...
However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals generated by Elf. WARNING Datalogic recommends persons with pacemakers or other medical devices to follow the same recommendations provided by Health Industry Manufacturers Associations for mobile phones. Persons with pacemakers: WARNING •...
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ELF™ RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
USE AND FUNCTIONING USE AND FUNCTIONING The use of the Elf depends on the application software loaded. However there are several parameters that can be set and utilities that can be used to perform some basic functions such as data capture, communications, file management, etc STARTUP The Elf turns on when the battery pack or the external supply is inserted.
To recalibrate the touch screen use the Screen Applet (see par. 4.6.7). Use only original Datalogic styluses supplied with the product itself. In harsh applications, use of screen protectors should be taken into consideration, in order to extend the touch screen operating life.
USE AND FUNCTIONING WINDOWS EMBEDDED HANDHELD WELCOME WIZARD In Windows Embedded Handheld, at the very first Elf startup, following a clean boot or following a Registry restore to default values, the PDA startup (see par. 4.1) is preceded by the Welcome Wizard.
ELF™ DATA CAPTURE To capture data first of all tap Start > Settings > System > Decoding: To configure and enable data capture parameters refer to par. 4.6.
4.3.1 Laser Data Capture To scan barcodes, point the Elf laser model onto the code from a distance within the reading range while pressing the SCAN key. The lighted band emitted by the laser must completely intercept the barcode as shown in the figure below.
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ELF™ Remove the protective film cover over the Laser Output Window before use. NOTE...
To read a 1D or 2D code, simply point the Elf Imager model onto the code and press the SCAN Key. The Elf Imager uses an intelligent aiming system pattern, similar to those on...
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The field of view indicated by the aiming system pattern will be smaller when the Elf Imager is closer to the code and larger when it is farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the unit.
USE AND FUNCTIONING DESCRIPTION OF THE KEYS The Elf comes with three different keyboards, two alphanumeric keyboards (qwerty and azerty), both having 46 keys, and a numeric keyboard, having a total of 27 keys. 4.4.1 Alphanumeric Keyboard...
Blue modifier (one shot key): when pressed before a standard key, it enables the character or function printed in blue above the key It powers the Elf ON or OFF. It is placed on the upper left side of the terminal. The Telephone End key normally generates the VK_TEND virtual key code, used to hang-up phone calls.and to quickly return to the Today screen.
RAM, but the file system is preserved. Registry is restored from persistent memory. A clean boot restores the Elf to a clean configuration: both the Registry and the file system returns to a clean status that conforms to factory default.
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ELF™ Clean Boot To perform a clean boot, do the following steps: Perform a Cold Boot (see Cold Boot) Press and hold down the 0 and hang up keys simultaneously and then press the on-off key: A dialog box will appear asking for confirmation. Press the Enter Key.
USE AND FUNCTIONING STATUS INDICATORS 4.5.1 LED Status The Elf provides three different LEDs signaling the PDA status. STATUS Scanning LED is ON from the time the user hits the scan button or side trigger Good Read buttons until the bar code is decoded...
ELF™ 4.5.2 Taskbar The Taskbar provides information about the time, the battery level, the keyboard function, and the decoding status. Windows Embedded Handheld Taskbar ICONS DESCRIPTION Zooms the screen. Opens the Connections balloon, which includes hypertext links to the Wireless Manager and the Connections applet. (see par.
USE AND FUNCTIONING SETTINGS From the Start menu, tap Settings. The settings are organized hierarchically. Control panel applets are displayed as icons; each icon corresponds to one applet: Windows Embedded Handheld Control Panel...
ELF™ 4.6.1 Data Capture Configuration You can configure the Elf’s decoding options by tapping Start -> Settings -> System - > Decoding: There are two sections in the Decoding control panel, each containing additional pages. There are seven General Configuration pages and multiple Barcode symbology pages.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Notification From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > Notification. Use it to set volume, tone, duration, and number of various types of beeps. Good Read From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > Good Read. Use it to enable Good Read indications, the use of Green Spot, the use of the LEDs, the use of a vibrator feedback and to set the decoding timeout for decoding labels.
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ELF™ Formatting From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > Formatting. Use it to configure prefix, suffix and data separator character strings. General Options From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > General Options. Select from Label Programming Enable, Symbology IDs and Group Separator...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Decoding Options From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > Decoding Options. Use it to configure the User ID for symbologies, Redundancy and Aggressive Decoding (if supported by the decoding module). Select a symbology to view or change the available properties settings.
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ELF™ Spot Beam From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > Spot Beam. It allows enabling and configuration of Spot Beam and triggering modes. It is only available on devices equipped with laser and advanced long range laser...
USE AND FUNCTIONING Imager Options From the Decoding Properties applet, tap Configure > General > Imager Options. It configures illumination, target beam and Pick List mode, and triggering modes. It is only available on devices equipped with 2D decoding engines.
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When the Clipboard checkbox is checked, the Windows clipboard is used to pass label data, which can be much faster than the keyboard wedge at typing label data from a large label one character at a time. The disadvantage is that label data will replace any data already in the Elf's clipboard.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING 1D Barcode Symbology Pages Use the drop-down menus from Configure > 1D Barcode, or tap the left and right arrow keys to navigate the different pages of the barcode symbology pages. Select Configure > General from the menu to view other configuration options.
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ELF™ Each barcode symbology opens to its own page, as shown in the figure below. Refer to the sample symbology control panels for examples of the types of fields and options you can modify. Codabar: Select Enable, Min/Max Lengths, Enable Checksum, Send Checksum,...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Decoding Settings Select from the Decoding Properties Settings menu to restore previous configurations and/or other available default settings. Choose from: • Factory Defaults • Minimum Settings • Maximum Settings • Save (New Settings) • Revert to Saved Settings The settings are saved when you tap ‘Yes’.
ELF™ 4.6.2 Buttons From the Start menu, tap Settings > Personal > Buttons. On the Program Buttons tab, customize the program hardware buttons to launch your most used applications. Under ‘Select a button’, tap the button you want to assign a program to, and then select a program from ‘Assign a program’.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.6.3 DL Buttons In Windows Embedded Handheld devices, <F1>-<F10> buttons (excluding F5) are assigned by Windows to default applications. F5 is commonly used by applications to refresh the few, but is not explicitly controlled by default. To disable an assigned function, tap Start > Settings > System > DL Buttons to display the DL Buttons window: Select the button you want to disable.
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ELF™ A dialogue box appears, asking for confirmation. Click ‘Yes’: To add the button back, click ‘New’ and write the name of the button on the box that appears:...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING To assign a new application to the button, select the function and then click ‘OK’: To restore the old settings, do a clean boot.
ELF™ 4.6.4 Triggers Triggers are special customizable buttons that are mapped by default by DL Buttons. Also, they can be set as wakeup buttons: AVAILABLE FUNCTIONS TRIGGERS Bar Code/ Camera Bar Code Camera Shutter ∗ Shutter Scan Activates the Takes a picture if...
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.6.5 Application Switcher The application switcher provides the same functionality as the standard Windows® Alt+Tab function. This allows the user to switch between the various open applications. The application switcher can be activated via an assigned shortcut key specified in the “DL Buttons”...
ELF™ 4.6.6 Wireless Communications The Wireless Manager application is a sort of 'Control Panel' for wireless connections. From here it is possible to turn on or off Bluetooth® and radio modules. Open the Wireless Manager by tapping Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager, or by tapping the connectivity icon on the taskbar and then tapping the "Wireless Manager"...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Summit Client Utility (SCU) Wireless networking has a customized control, Summit Client Utility (SCU). From the Start menu, tap: Summit > SCU: The SCU will open to the “Main” tab: Summit Client Utility...
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ELF™ To create a new profile, tap the "Profile" tab: Information about the wireless network can be entered directly in the profile tab or by pressing “Scan” when the desired network SSID is in range. At the "Scan" screen, select the desired SSID:...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Tap the "Configure" button Follow the on-screen instructions to configure security parameters for your network. For more detailed settings specific to your installation please contact your wireless network administrator. When finished, tap “Commit” to save your settings. Return to the “Main”...
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ELF™ At the “Main” tab select the profile you just created. If you used the “scan” button the desired profile will have the same name as the SSID. Use the “Status” tab to check connectivity to the network. More detailed information about the applet for radio configuration can be found at...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Locating the IMEI Number on the Elf To find the IMEI number on the Elf 3G/4G HSPA+ units, do the following steps: Install a SIM card (see par. 1.5) From the desktop of the unit open the Start Menu > Settings > Connections >...
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ELF™ Tap on Menu at the bottom of the screen and choose Phone Settings. Tap the right or left arrow until Info displays in the center of the title bar. The IMEI number should now be showing on the screen.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.6.7 Stylus Calibration You might need to recalibrate the touch screen (i.e. when you attempt to select one item with the stylus, another item is erroneously selected). To recalibrate the touch screen, complete the following steps: Select Start > Settings > System > Screen to open the Screen Settings.
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ELF™ Startup Stylus Calibration When clean booting the terminal, a Welcome Wizard (with Stylus Calibration) comes up if valid calibration settings are not available.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.6.8 Audio Settings There are two applets that control volume: Audio and Volume & Sounds. Audio From the Start Menu, tap Settings > System > Audio: The audio control panel can be used to independently set the playback or recording volume for different types of audio inputs and outputs, such as a headset, powered mobile dock, or the internal speakers and microphone.
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ELF™ Sounds & Notifications From the Start Menu, tap Settings > Sounds & Notifications: The Sounds & Notifications applet configures audio features of all speakers and headphones: Sounds Tab Notifications Tab...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING You can also set the volume of a paired Bluetooth®headset. Tap: Start > Settings > System > Bluetooth Manager, select the Connections tab and then select the headset pairing in the Paired Devices list. The following window will appear:...
ELF™ CONNECTING TO OTHER COMPUTERS To connect the Elf to another device (i.e. Host PC) which run Windows, several programs are available. These programs require specific electrical connections in order to function properly. 4.7.1 Windows Mobile® Device Center The desktop application Windows Mobile® Device Center gives you the ability to synchronize information between a desktop computer and your Elf.
Search for available Bluetooth® devices by tapping the button for the type of device you want (Printer, Serial or All) or tap the Discovery tab and then tap the Discover button to skip this step. The Elf will search for Bluetooth® devices within range.
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ELF™ Once searching is complete, Bluetooth® devices will be displayed in the Discovery tab. You can set up a connection to a device in the list by selecting the device and then tapping the 'Connect' button: To create a pairing:...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Icon Service Dialup Networking Printer Object Push (OPP) or Object Exchange (OBEX) ActiveSync Human Interface Device (HID) - Keyboard Serial Personal Area Network (PAN) Modem Headset Handsfree Virtual Port allows you to specify the incoming port, which is used to communicate serially with an incoming device just as if it were a physical COM port.
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ELF™ You can also select Encrypt or Authenticate from the Bluetooth® control panel to apply or modify those settings. To require Authentication, check the checkbox, then tap OK. If required, the Authentication Request dialog will then open, requesting that you enter a PIN.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING The dialog will also appear when an Authentication request is received from another device. Once you have set up a Pairing, you can view the settings by double-tapping its name in the Connections tab. Tap the arrow to change the Virtual Port, or Delete to remove the device pairing.
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ELF™ Using your device to connect to the Elf Before turning on Bluetooth® ensure that the two devices are within close range and that both Bluetooth-enabled devices are discoverable. Tap Start > Settings > System > Bluetooth Manager to open the Bluetooth®...
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(i.e. a scanner) to the Elf, use the Port control to select a virtual COM port to use for the connection. Tap ‘Find Me’ if you want to make the Elf visible to other Bluetooth® devices for 60 seconds, allowing them to set up a connection.
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ELF™ By default, Bluetooth® is turned off. If you turn it on, and then turn off your device, Bluetooth® also turns off. When you turn on your device again, Bluetooth® turns on automatically. NOTE...
USE AND FUNCTIONING SKYHOOK° XPS SETTINGS 4.8.1 XPS - Virtual GPS for Windows Embedded Handheld Skyhook synthesizes data from Skyhook's Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS), GPS satellites and cell towers with advanced hybrid positioning algorithms combining as much as possible to build a composite position and to provide the best possible location available in any environment.
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ELF™ Storage – tab Temporary folder: Select the folder on your device or storage card where the XPS application will store data files. Temporary folder max size: This controls the amount data storage allocated to the XPS Settings application (default setting is 4096kb).
USE AND FUNCTIONING Service – tab Activate / Deactivate: Toggles the XPS service On and Off. About – tab About: View the XPS version and copyright information. 4.8.3 Uninstalling XPS To remove XPS from your Windows Embedded Handheld device: Open the Settings panel Open the System panel Tap ‘Remove Programs’...
ELF™ 4.8.4 FAQ and Troubleshooting Can I install to a storage card? Yes – however, as with most mobile apps installing to the device is recommended. What does registering XPS as my default GPS do? Registering XPS simply sets the Windows Embedded Handheld OS to use XPS whenever an application asks for positioning.
For more information refer to the dedicated section of the Wavelink website: http://www.wavelink.com/Datalogic-device-downloads. − If Wavelink Avalanche™ is not available or you have only a few Datalogic devices to update, use the Datalogic Firmware Utility (DFU), described below, to install or update the firmware using an ActiveSync connection.
PC. NOTE To install the Datalogic Firmware Utility, complete the following steps on the PC: Go to the Datalogic website and download the most current version of the Datalogic Firmware Utility. Unzip the file, then double-click to run DFU_Setup.
ActiveSync or Windows Mobile® Device Center connection between the host computer and the Datalogic device. NOTE Go to Start > Programs > Datalogic > DFU > Datalogic Firmware Utility. WMDC/ Verify that ActiveSync is selected by clicking Communications > ActiveSync.
4.10 DATALOGIC CONFIGURATION UTILITY Datalogic Configuration Utility (DCU) is a Datalogic Windows-based utility tool allowing the uploading, modifying and downloading of the configuration of a Datalogic device. Configuration settings include Scanner, Control Panel, and Datalogic Desktop Utility (DDU). The DCU installer is downloadable from the Datalogic website (http://www.datalogic.com/eng/support-services/automatic-data-...
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.11 RADIO POWER MANAGEMENT The Elf's power management allows the user to keep device features powered while the device is off. The features managed by this feature are: Cellular Data/Voice and GPS. The Wi-Fi driver has been measured to consume about 50 µA when left powered.
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ELF™ The term "device off" here refers to a condition where the display is off and the device appears unpowered. The device CPU may in fact be powered on. In this condition the power consumption can be relevant and battery can be...
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.12 DATALOGIC DESKTOP UTILITY ® Datalogic Desktop Utility (DDU) allows administrators to configure Windows CE and Embedded Handheld devices to control individual user access. This includes the ability to: • Prevent users from changing your device OS settings.
4.12.1 Administrative Options (Admin tab) When you open the DDU control panel, the “Admin” tab appears. COMMAND DESCRIPTION Enable Datalogic Desktop Select/tap this checkbox to activate the DDU functions such as Windows Access Restrictions and Application Selector. Enter Password Enter a password in the text box. This allows the user to specify a password when this utility is launched.
You must select/tap “Set Password” prior to exiting DDU in order to store and activate your new password. It is not necessary to select “Enable Datalogic Desktop”. NOTE If you select/tap “Set Defaults” it will remove all custom settings and restore all the factory default settings, except a previously set password.
Enter blanks in both “Password” fields. Select/tap “Set Password”. Password Request Dialog Box Once the password is set, the next time you open the “Datalogic Desktop Utility”, the DDU Password dialog box opens. This dialog box will only open if a password was defined.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.12.2 Locked Web Browser Options (LockedWeb tab) Tap the LockedWeb tab to access the Locked Web Browser Configuration. Locked Web Browser is disabled by default. To enable, go to “Advanced settings” on the next page for more information. NOTE For additional information about Locked Web Browser commands and metatags, see section 4.14, “Locked Web Browser”.
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ELF™ Error Redirection options Error Type The “Error Type” pull-down list displays available Error Types: (400) Invalid Syntax, (403) Request Forbidden, (404) Object Not Found, (406) No Response Format, (410) Page Doesn't Exist, (500) Internal Server Error, (501) Server Can't Do That, Generic Error,...
USE AND FUNCTIONING Advanced settings General Tab Context Menu...
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ELF™ Advanced Locked Web Browser options General Enable Locked When checked, enables the Locked Web Browser when Internet Web Browser Explorer is launched. Disable Cache Prevents the browser from loading the local intranet page from cache instead of navigating to the “Network Disconnected” error redirection page.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Context Menu Enable Context Enables the context menu accessed by a touch screen press in Menu the Locked Web Browser. Refresh Adds a “Refresh” item to the Locked Web Browser context menu. Selecting the “Refresh” item refreshes the web page. Stop Adds a “Stop”...
ELF™ 4.12.3 Status Icons Options (Status Tab) Tap the “Status” tab to access the Status Icons option. You can configure the view of some status icons that are used in “LockedWeb” and in “Application Selector” to display the status of: wi-fi radio, battery and GSM.
USE AND FUNCTIONING Windows Controls 4.12.4 Select/tap the “Win” (Windows Controls) tab to access the Windows Controls option. Use Windows controls to allow or restrict access to Windows system functions. You can disable normal Windows functions such as the taskbar, leaving nothing but a blank workspace.
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ELF™ Windows Controls Select/tap “Taskbar Enabled” to specify whether the Taskbar Enabled taskbar is accessible. Enables the AutoSIP Windows feature. AutoSIP Enabled This control only take effects in WebAppLock. Scroll Bars Enabled When checked, displays horizontal and vertical scroll bars to help view large web pages which do not fit the screen.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.12.5 AppSelector Options (AppSelect tab) Tap the Application Selector (“AppSelect” Tab) to edit, add, or delete applications for the application selector. Application Selector Options Enable Application Selector Select/tap “Enable Application Selector” enable/disable application selector. When enabled, the Application Selector replaces the desktop allows only...
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ELF™ Application Selector Commands Select/tap “New” to create a new application entry. Edit Select/tap “Edit” to edit the selected entry. Select/tap “Del” to delete the selected entry. Select/tap “Up/Down” to move an entry up or down in Up/Down the Authorized Applications list.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Add Applications The “Add Application” dialog opens when you tap either “New” or “Edit”. From the “Add Application” dialog the administrator can configure and/or add/change a new application entry in the list. Applications with the “Run Application at Startup” option enabled will start automatically when the Application Selector starts up.
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ELF™ COMMAND DESCRIPTION Displays the path/link to the desired icon file. Icon File Select/tap to browse for the desired icon file. The Browse results of this search are placed in the “Icon File” textbox. Select/tap this box to force this application to auto start when the Application Selector starts up.
Additionally, the page template can be modified to display a different background. Contact your Datalogic representative for more information on this feature. To exit from Application Selector, press ALT + 6, uncheck the ‘Enable Application...
ELF™ 4.14 LOCKED WEB BROWSER The Locked Web Browser is a web browser helper object for Internet Explorer. It allows an administrator to define a restricted internet usage environment. Once in the restricted environment, a password is required to exit. This means users can only access web applications and websites set by the administrator.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING For firmware versions 1.60 and newer, the following command line arguments are supported: /E optional parameter which allows for Exit without entering a password @URL optional parameter which specifies a URL to use as a home page. /C optional parameter which disables the ctrl keys (including the one to exit).
</head> tag set. Also, the head tag set must be complete within the first 15K of the web page. The Datalogic Locked Web Browser defines some special metatags that allow the web application to interact with the device: In particular, the special metatags allow it to:...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING GetSerialNumber Metatag DL_GetSerialNumber – Obtains the device serial number and sends it as an argument to a customer’s javascript function. Content – name of function to pass serial number to. Example: <meta http-equiv="DL_GetSerialNumber" content="Javascript:CustomerFunction"> When a page with this metatag is loaded, the content should be a javascript function that receives one parameter, the serial number.
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ELF™ Decoding Metatags: Each decoding metatag has a possible content of “Enable” or “Disable”. The settings are valid for the entire page (enables/disables each symbology). DL_Code_39 DL_Code_128 DL_Code_I25 DL_Code_S25 DL_Code_M25 DL_Code_CODABAR DL_Code_93 DL_Code_UPCA DL_Code_UPCE DL_Code_EAN13 DL_Code_EAN8 DL_Code_MSI DL_Code_MSR DL_Code_GS1_14 DL_Code_GS1_LIMIT...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Key press Metatags The key press metatags can be used to call JavaScript functions. They have the name structure: “DL_Key_xxx” where xxx is the VKey code. Example: <meta http-equiv="DL_Key_13" content="Javascript:CheckEnter();"> Assigning a key press via a DL_Key metatag overrides its use on the page. For instance, when entering data in a text box a character assigned as a DL_Key would not be entered in the text box.
Allows you to create a list of applications (with optional command line arguments) to run automatically after lo\ading CAB files. AutoStart launches each time the Elf is rebooted executing each line with the specified command line arguments. It will take into account any AutoStart options at the beginning of the line.
USE AND FUNCTIONING 4.15.2 How AutoStart Uses Wceload If you intend to create highly interactive installers, you should either install the CABs manually or review the section on “Interactive CAB Install” in this chapter.. NOTE In certain environments, CAB files will be deleted after execution. To prevent the CAB file from being deleted, write protect the file before copying the file onto the device.
NOTE identical to that of Autostart.ini..” Autostart.ini is a text file that AutoStart will run upon startup of the Elf, and after any CAB files are installed. This file should be placed in the \root folder. AutoStart will run the Autostart.ini file on each reboot of the device.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING The following table breaks down the sample Autostart.ini line: Autostart option(s) Full path to executable Command line arguments \windows\pword.exe \file.doc Spaces must be placed between each component of the line in the Autostart.ini. If the executable path is in a folder that contains spaces in the name, quotes are required to distinguish what the actual executable name is.
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ELF™ AutoStart Options The table below shows options you can use when writing a line in the Autostart.ini file. Description Character Comments This may only be used as the first character of the line. If the Comment: This line will not be ‘#’...
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Combining Options Autostart options can be combined together as shown in the following sample: ?- \Windows\Pword.exe This line would: − Request confirmation before executing the line. The next line would not be processed before the confirmation is answered. −...
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ELF™ The fields may be broken up into multiple lines (as shown in the example) due to limited space in the dialog. NOTE AutoStart Query Options Parentheses are used to surround the given field and make it very clear what the value of the field is.
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USE AND FUNCTIONING Autostart.ini Samples The next table is a collection of sample Autostart.ini lines: Line Description This will confirm execution ? \windows\wceload.exe “\My \Windows\wceload.exe with specified argument Documents\Sample.cab” “\My Documents\Sample.cab” (invalid) This will execute \Program with the \Program Files\App.exe argument Files\App.exe.
ELF™ TECHNICAL FEATURES TECHNICAL DATA PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS DIMENSIONS (LXWXH) 157 x 81x 42 mm (6.18 x 3.18 x 1.65 in) WEIGHT 415 to 440 g (14.6 to 15.5 oz) depending on (DEPENDING ON MODEL) model (incl. battery) Loudspeaker AUDIO Headset...
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TECHNICAL FEATURES SYSTEM Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 with Mobile Tools: Text, Messaging, Word Mobile, OPERATING SYSTEM Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, One Note Mobile and Internet Explorer Mobile 6.0 MICROPROCESSOR XScale™ PXA310 @ 624 MHz SYSTEM RAM MEMORY 256 MB 256 MB (including backup directory for user data SYSTEM FLASH MEMORY &...
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ELF™ READING OPTIONS LASER CHARACTERISTICS SCANNING RATE 104 ± 12 scan/sec MINIMUM RESOLUTION 0.10 mm / 4 mils 5 to 64 cm (2 to 25 in), depending on bar code DEPTH OF FIELD density SKEW ANGLE ± 50° PITCH ANGLE ±...
TECHNICAL FEATURES READING DIAGRAMS Elf 1D Typical Reading Diagram - Reading Zones (10° skew angle) 1,00 mm (40 mils) 0,35 mm 1,4 mm 0,50 mm (14 mils) (55 mils) (20 mils) 0,25 mm (10 mils) 0,19 mm (7,5 mils) 0,13 mm...
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ELF™ ELF SE4500-DL Typical Reading Diagram - Reading Zones (10° skew angle) 13 mil 20 mil UPC-A Code 39 10 mil 15 mil 6.67 mil PDF417 PDF417 PDF417 5.0 mil 7.5 mil PDF417 Code 39 5.0 mil Code 39...
TEST CODES TEST CODES High Density Codes 0.25 mm (10 mils) !17162H! Code 39 17162 Ë"8NduÌ 2/5 Interleaved 0123456784 ÌtestwÎ Code 128 test x(0B2DE5*KKKKLM( EAN 13 (6450*TRMN( EAN 8...
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ELF™ Medium Density Codes 0.38 mm (15 mils) !17162H! Code 39 17162 Ë"8NduÌ Interleaved 2/5 0123456784 ÌtestwÎ Code 128 test 100% x(0B2DE5*KKKKLM( EAN 13 100% (6450*TRMN( EAN 8...
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TEST CODES Low Density Codes 0.50 mm (20 mils) !17162H! Code 39 17162 Ë"8NduÌ Interleaved 2/5 0123456784 ÌtestwÎ Code 128 test 120% x(0B2DE5*KKKKLM( EAN 13 120% (6450*TRMN( EAN 8...
Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for the specific Elf being used. − Do not attempt to disassemble the Elf PDA, as it does not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. Any tampering will invalidate the warranty. −...
LASER SAFETY The laser light is visible to the human eye and is emitted from the window indicated in the figure. This information applies to both laser models and the Elf Imager Aiming System. Laser output window...
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Die Laserstrahlung ist für Le rayon laser est visible La luce laser è visibile La luz láser es visible al das menschliche Auge à l'oeil nu et il est émis all'occhio umano e viene ojo humano y es emitida sichtbar und wird am par la fenêtre désignée emessa dalla finestra por la ventana indicada...
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ENGLISH The following information is provided to comply with the rules imposed by international authorities and refers to the correct use of your PDA. STANDARD LASER SAFETY REGULATIONS This product conforms to the applicable requirements of both CDRH 21 CFR 1040 Subchapter J and EN 60825-1:2007 at the date of manufacture.
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Non tentare di accedere allo scomparto contenete i componenti ottici o di farne la manutenzione. L’apertura dello scomparto, o la manutenzione di qualsiasi parte ATTENZIONE ottica da parte di personale non autorizzato, potrebbe violare le norme della sicurezza. Il sistema ottico può essere riparato solamente alla fabbrica.
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Unter keinen Umständen darf versucht werden, die Komponenten im Optikhohlraum zu öffnen oder auf irgendwelche andere Weise zu warten. Öffnen bzw. Warten Komponenten Optikhohlraum durch unbefugtes Personal verstößt gegen die ACHTUNG Laser-Sicherheitsbestimmungen. Optiksystem darf werkseitig repariert werden. Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät sowie Vorgehensweisen, die nicht in dieser Betriebsanleitung beschrieben...
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L'utilisation de procédures ou réglages différents de ceux donnés ici peut entraîner une dangereuse exposition à lumière laser visible. ATTENTION Le produit utilise une diode laser. Aucun dommage aux yeux humains n’a été constaté à la suite d’une exposition au rayon laser. Eviter de regarder fixement le rayon, comme toute autre source lumineuse intense telle que le soleil.
Los instrumentos ópticos incluyen binoculares, microscopios, lentes y lupas. ATENCIÓN LED CLASS According to EN60825-1:2001, the Elf 1D models which use the green spot LED are also CLASS 1 LED PRODUCTS. APPARECCHIO LED CLASSE 1 IEC PRODUIT LED DE CLASSE 1 IEC...
The Radio modules used in this product automatically adapt to the frequencies set by the system and do not require any parameter settings. The TYPE field shows the correspondence between ELF™ types and radio modules: TYPE: ABCDEE-FGH-IJJK-LMMMM A: “0” if WWAN module is not present, “E” for GSM/GPRS/EDGE WWAN module, “U”...
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Information for the User ENGLISH Contact the competent authority responsible for the management of radio frequency devices of your country to verify any possible restrictions or licenses required. Refer site http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/rtte/documents/contacts- points/spectr/ for further information. ITALIANO Contatta l'autorità competente per la gestione degli apparati a radio frequenza del tuo paese, per verificare eventuali restrizioni o licenze.
FCC COMPLIANCE FCC Regulations • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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 INFORMATION (SAR) This model device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.
SAR COMPLIANCE This product has been tested and found to comply with the following standards: For the used worst case positions, the portable device ELF from Datalogic (FCC ID: U4G0040; contains FCC ID: U4G004W) is in compliance with the IC RSS 102 Issue 4 [RSS 102] and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Guidelines [OET 65] for uncontrolled exposure.
CTIA COMPLIANCE Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard. Only use the battery for the system for which it is specified Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard.
For more detailed information about disposal, contact the supplier that provided you with the product in question or consult the dedicated section at the website www.datalogic.com.
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Auswirkungen für die Umwelt und die Gesundheit der Menschen ermöglicht die Wiederverwendung der Materialien und spart somit Energie und Resourcen Weitere Informationen zu dieser Richtlinie erhalten sie von ihrem Lieferanten über den sie das Produkt erworben haben, oder besuchen sie unsere Hompage unter www.datalogic.com.
GLOSSARY Access Point A device that provides transparent access between Ethernet wired networks and IEEE 802.11 interoperable radio-equipped mobile units. Hand-held mobile computers, PDAs or other devices equipped with radio cards, communicate with wired networks using Access Points (AP). The mobile unit (mobile computer) may roam among the APs in the same subnet while maintaining a continuous, seamless connection to the wired network.
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Decode To recognize a bar code symbology (e.g., Codabar, Code 128, Code 3 of 9, UPC/EAN, etc.) and convert the content of the bar code scanned from a visual pattern into electronic data. Depth of Field (DOF) The portion of a scene that appears acceptably sharp in the image. Although a lens can precisely focus at only one distance, the decrease in sharpness is gradual on each side of the focused distance, so that within the DOF, the unsharpness is imperceptible under normal viewing conditions.
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IEEE 802.11 A set of standards carrying out wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. They are created and maintained by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee. Light Emitting Diode (LED) A low power electronic light source commonly used as an indicator light. It uses less power than an incandescent light bulb but more than a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).
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TDMA Time division multiple access (TDMA) is digital transmission technology that allows a number of users to access a single radio-frequency (RF) channel without interference by allocating unique time slots to each user within each channel. The TDMA digital transmission scheme multiplexes three signals over a single channel. The current TDMA standard for cellular divides a single channel into six time slots, with each signal using two slots, providing a 3 to 1 gain in capacity over advanced mobile- phone service (AMPS).
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Datalogic ADC S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt ,daß das Gerät declare que el modelli con funzionalità radio 802.11a/b/g+BT models with 802.11a/b/g+BT radio feature modèles avec 802.11a/b/g+BT radio intégrés...
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TO HUMAN EXPOSURE RESTRICTIONS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - 300 50581:2012 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO THE RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Lippo di Calderara di Reno, April 12 2013 Ruggero Cacioppo Quality & Reliability MGR Datalogic ADC S.r.l.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Datalogic ADC S.r.l. Via S. Vitalino 13 40012 - Lippo di Calderara Bologna - Italy dichiara che declares that the déclare que le bescheinigt ,daß das Gerät declare que el modelli con funzionalità radio Edge+BT+802.11a/b/g models with Edge+BT+802.11a/b/g radio feature modèles avec Edge+BT+802.11a/b/g radio intégrés...
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301 489-3 1.4.1, 2002: ETSI EN AUGUST ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND RADIO SPECTRUM MATTERS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY STANDARD FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES PART SPECIFIC CONDITIONS FOR SHORT RANGE DEVICES OPERATING ON FREQUENCIES BETWEEN 301 489-7 1.3.1, 2005 ETSI EN NOVEMBER ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY AND RADIO SPECTRUM MATTERS ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY STANDARD FOR RADIO EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES...
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TO HUMAN EXPOSURE RESTRICTIONS FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS - 300 50581:2012 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS WITH RESPECT TO THE RESTRICTION OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Lippo di Calderara di Reno, April 12 2013 Ruggero Cacioppo Quality & Reliability Manager Datalogic ADC S.r.l.
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