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•Tap Next to display the  Performance Settings  dialog box, and choose one of the performance options.
•Tap  Save.
Launching an Existing Profile
Your configured network profiles are listed in the  Manage Profiles screen.
• To activate a profile in the  Manage Profiles screen, tap and hold the sty lus on the profile you want 
to launch.
• In the drop-down menu, choose  Connect.
Resetting the Radio to Default Factory Settings
Resetting your unit, including  a clean start, will not return t he radio settings to  the default values. To reset the 
radio to factory settings:
• Tap on the  Fusion icon in the taskbar to display the  Fusion menu.
• Choose  Options. 
• In the drop-down menu, choose  Data Management. Tap on the Reset Options  button and Reset Data-
store  button, and tap on  Save. Close the window.
• Press and hold down the  [FN/BLUE] and [Power]  button to perform a warm reset.
Monitoring the Network Connection
To view the radio signal:
• Tap on the  Fusion icon in the taskbar, and choose  Wireless Status from the menu.
NOTEMoving in and out of the radio co verage area can have varying effects on a network session. 
At times, you may need to renew  your connection connecting agai n. 
						

							CHAPTER 4 PERIPHERAL DEVICES & ACCESSORIES
PERIPHERAL DEVICES & ACCESSORIES 4
Carrying Accessories
There is a variety of carrying accessories to help the operator  work safely and comfortably with the 
Workabout Pro4.
Carrying AccessoryModel Number
Hand Strap - 7528 Long WA6025
Hand Strap - 7528 Short WA6125
Shoulder Strap for carrying case CV6021
Carry Case -7528 Long Standard WA6080
Carry Case - 7528 Long with unive rsal end-cap - open ended WA6081
Carry Case - 7528 Short Standard  WA6180
Carry Case - 7528 Short with universal end cap - open ended WA6181
Rubber Boot - 7528 Long with GSM WA6400
Rubber Boot - 7528 with SE1524ER laser end-cap WA6402
Soft Holster and Belt - for  use with pistol grip WA6083
Pouch Nylon with metal s wivel and belt loop WA6084
Pistol Grip for slim pod WA6003
Pistol Grip - Flush Mount for SE1524ER laser and other end cap  scanners WA6103
IMPORTANTDo not use adhesives such as Loc tite to secure screws on carrying 
accessories. These chemicals m ay damage the plastic casing. 
						

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Attaching the Hand Strap
The hand strap can be attached to the back of the Workabout Pro 4 to provide a secure means for operators to 
carry the hand-held.
The hand strap is attached to t he back of unit using two Phillips head screws provided with this accessory.
• Use a Phillips screwdr iver to attach the strap to the two thre aded inserts on the ba ck of the Workabout 
Pro4, near the top of the unit.
• Stretch the hand str ap toward the base of the Workabout Pro4,  and hook the bottom of the strap into the 
slot near the base of  the battery pack. A tethered stylus and optional external stylus tube can be attached 
to the hand strap as illustrated below
Attaching the Pistol Grip
There are a number of pistol grip s available to you depending on the type of scanner/imager installed in your 
hand-held. Refer to the table in  Carrying Accessories on page 4-1  for a list of pistol grip model numbers and 
the scanners/imagers with w hich they are compatible. 
Tethered Stylus
Stylus Tube 
						

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The pistol grip is attached to the four threaded inserts on the back of the Wor kabout Pro4. Fou r Phillips head 
screws are provided with this accessory.
• Position the pistol grip so that it fits snugly over the back  of the unit and the holes in the pistol grip are 
aligned with the threaded inserts  on the back of the Workabout Pro4.
• Tighten the screws to a torque o f 3 lbs-in (3 kgf-cm) to secure the pistol grip in place.
• Insert the stylus in the base of the pistol grip.
The Trigger Back Plate Kit with Flush Mount Pistol Grip
The trigger back cove r kit, model number WA9 301, provides a special back cover that i ncorporates a scanner 
interface board and a switch; and triggers the SE1524ER long ra nge laser, model number WA9022. WA9301 is 
required for WA9022 to function ( with or without a pistol grip). This kit is also compatible with the Flush Mount 
Pistol Grip, model number WA6103.
NOTE The few steps required to attach the pistol grip to the Workabo ut Pro4 are common to all types of 
pistol grips. However, if you plan to use the Flush Mount Pisto l Grip (WA6103), you’ll need to install 
a special trigger back plate before following these steps to at tach the pistol grip. Refer to The Trig-
ger Back Plate Kit with Flush  Mount Pistol Grip on page 4-3 .
NOTEPrior to installation, make sure  the trigger mechanism is secur ely snapped into the pistol grip body 
and that the trigger operates properly. 
						

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The trigger back cover kit, model number WA9302, provides a spe cial back cover that incorporates a scanner 
interface board and a  switch. This kit enables a pistol grip to trigger the following e nd cap scanners for the 
Workabout Pro 4:
The pistol grip is available sepa rately from this kit as model number WA6103.
Before You Begin
Installing the Back Plate
If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it.
• Remove the stylus from the end-cap.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Loosen the four screws securing  the end-cap, and remove the end-cap.
• Unlatch the two connectors on the interface boar d on the new back plate.
Figure 4-1
• Position the lower end of the new back plate next to the back  opening of the unit.
Model NumberEnd-Cap
WA9016SE965 end-cap
WA9018 SE655 end-cap
WA9020 SE4500 end-cap
WARNING!The installation of this scanner/imager end-cap must be performed using the 
appropriate anti-stat ic devices. If unavaila ble, discharge static from your 
body by touching a grounded metallic  object before opening any covers on 
the unit.
WARNING! The use of optical instruments with this product will increase  eye hazard. 
This product may cont ain a laser scanner that emits less than 1.4 mW 
maximum radiant power at a wavelength of 650 nm. This product c omplies 
with CRH 21 CFR 1040 Class II and IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2 001 Class 
2 laser product.
WARNING! Back up any data in RAM before you begin.
J1
J2 
						

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• Insert the flex cable from the end-cap into J2 on the interface board. The contacts  on the flex cable face 
towards the interface board.
Figure 4-2
1. Latch the connector.
2. Flip the back plate upwards.
3. Insert the flex cable from the Workabout Pro4 main logic boar d into J1 on the interface board. The con-
tacts on the flex cable face t owards the interface board. 
4. Latch the connectors.
5. Cut the Kapton tape square pr ovided in two equal pieces.
6. Remove the Kapton tape from the release liner. Apply one piec e over the end of the flex cable and the 
imager’s flex connector. Apply t he other piece over the other end of the flex cable and the back plate 
flex connector, as shown in  Figure 4-1. This secures the flex cable at both ends.
7. Turn the back plate over.
Ta p e
Tape 
						

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8. Fasten the new back plate onto the Workabout Pro4 using the s upplied screws (PN 9009770).
9. Insert the battery, and insta ll the battery compartment cover .
Installing the Flush Mount Pistol Grip
The Flush Mount Pistol Grip, model WA6103, is intended for use  with Workabout Pro4 units (7528 Long and 
7528 Short) which have the Trigger Back Plate installed. Review  the first few paragraphs at the beginning of 
The Trigger Back Plate Kit with  Flush Mount Pistol Grip on page 4-3 for a list of compatible scanners/imagers.
1. If your unit is using AC power, disconnect it.
2. Remove the battery c over and battery pack.
3. Remove the screw-on cap, if present, from the switch in the m iddle of the back plate.
IMPORTANTBack up any data in RAM before you begin.
Battery Battery Pack Cover
Screws (4 X)
Switch 
						

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4. Lower the Flush Mount Pistol Grip into place over the back plate, aligning the screw inserts on the 
hand-held with the screw  holes in the pistol grip.
5. Insert and tighten the four screws provided with the pistol g rip.
6. Replace the battery and battery cover.
7. Insert the stylus in the bottom of the pisto l grip handle.
Protective Carrying Case
A carrying case is available for the Workabout Pro4 to shield t he unit from damage. It is equipped with a soft 
plastic window to protect the un it display and keyboard. A variety of cases are available, depending on the type 
of end-cap attached to your unit.
Soft Shell Holster
A soft shell holster with removabl e belt and swivel holster pad can be used to hang a Workabout Pro4 with a 
pistol grip fr om your waist  
						

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Figure 4-3Soft Shell Holster
• Insert the belt in the swivel holster pad.
• Attach the pad on either the le ft or right side of the holster case, depending on whether you are left- or 
right-handed.
• Fasten the belt comfortably aro und your waist. Slide the adjustable ring on the belt to tighten the holster 
in place.
• Connect the safety tether cord to  one of the clips on the bottom of the soft shell holster. Connect the other 
end to the hole in the end of the Workabout Pro4 pistol grip. T his tether will catch the unit in case of a drop. 
The tether can be adju sted to the operator’s height. The clips  will break away in case of a severe force.
The Battery
The Workabout Pro4 will operate with the following Lithium-Ion battery packs:
• 4400 mAh battery pack (Model Number WA3010)
• 2850 mAh battery pack (Model Number WA3025)
• 4680 mAh battery pack (Model Number WA3026)
Swivel Holster Pad and Removable Belt Soft Shell Holster
NOTE
Review Appendix E: Workabout Pro4 Specifications  for details.