Motorola Workabout Pro 4 User Guide

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Keep in mind that unlike a desktop computer, the Workabout Pro4  does not support key chording (pressing two 
keys at the same time). You must  press one key followed by the next in sequence. 
The Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop
When the Workabout Pro4 boots up , the default startup desktop (Windows Classic Shell) is displayed. Any 
applications stored in the Startu p folder start up immediately. 
Figure 2-2Workabout Pro4 Windows Classic Shell Startup Desktop
To access desktop icons:
• Double-tap on the icon to open a  window or, in the case of an application icon, launch an application.
On the keyboard:
• Use the arrow ke ys to highlight the icon, and press  [Enter] to launch the highlighted icon.
Select Radio Button/Press Button [SPACE]
Go to Start Menu [Windows]
OperationKey or Key Combination
NOTE
The startup folder is located in \Windows\StartUp and \Flash Di sk\StartUp (also the Application 
folder).
NOTE If the arrow keys do not highlig ht the desktop icons, the desktop may not be selected. Press 
[Windows] to display the Start Menu, and select Desktop. Now th e desktop will be “in focus” and 
the arrow keys will hi ghlight the icons. 
						

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The Taskbar
The Workabout Pro4 is equipped  with a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. It displays icons through which 
you can view the battery capac ity and radio signal quality of your unit. If the hand-held is attached to a charger 
or cradle, an associated icon is displayed. In addition, the ta skbar displays the application(s) currently running 
on your unit.
The taskbar also displays active  modifier keys: [SHIFT], [ALT], [CTRL], [FN/BLUE] and [FN/ORANGE]. Keys 
that have been locked “on” are d isplayed with underlined letters. For example, if you have set the [CTRL] key 
lock to “on” in the Keyboard menu and you press the key, it is displayed as an underlin ed ‘Ctrl’ in the taskbar. 
(For detailed information on modifier keys and keyboard options , see The Keyboard on page 2-2).
Using the Taskbar
A tooltip is displayed as each taskbar icon is highlighted. The  tooltip provides the status of each icon.
If you’re using the touchscreen:
• Tap and hold on an icon to displ ay the icon's tooltip. Double-tap the icon to open the  Control Panel dialog 
box associated with the icon. For example, double-tap the batte ry icon to display a dialog box listing the 
current battery cap acity information.
On the keyboard:
1. Tap on the  [Start] button to display the  Start Menu.
2. Choose  Shortcuts from the  Start Menu, and then press the  [RIGHT] arrow key to display the 
sub-menu.
3. Choose  System Tray  in the sub-menu. 
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the icon in the taskbar about  which you’d like more information.
5. Press  [Enter] to display the appropriate dialog box.
Customizing the Taskbar
To customize the taskbar so that  it displays only those icons you require:
• In the  Start Menu, choose Settings , and then Taskbar.
If you’re using the keyboard:
• Tap on the  [Start] button in the taskbar to display the  Start Menu. 
						

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• Highlight the  Settings option, highlight  Ta s k b a r in the sub-menu, and press  [Enter]. 
The  Taskbar and Start Menu  dialog box is displayed.
• Tap on the items you want to ac tivate or deactivate. The check mark indicates active items.
If you’re using the keyboard:
• Highlight the options you w ant to activate, and press the  [SPACE] key to select them. A check mark indi-
cates active items.
The Start Menu
The  Start  Menu  lists the operations you can a ccess and work with. It is available from the startup desktop or 
from within any application.
• To display the menu, tap on the  Start Menu.
If you’re using the keyboard:
• Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item, and press  [Enter], or 
If the menu item has an underlined character:
• Type the underlined alpha character. For example, to display t he Run  dialog box, type the letter ‘ r’.
NOTE Tap on the item in the menu  with which you want to work. 
						

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Programs
• Choose Programs to display a sub-menu of opti ons. The programs displayed will  be those resident in the 
Windows\Programs  folder of the computer.
Figure 2-3Program Sub-Menu
This sub-menu allows you to choose  Demo, Fusion Radio , Internet Command Prompt , installed applications 
(e.g., Microsoft WordPad),  Kiosk, Remote Desktop Connection , or Windows Explorer .
Demo
This folder contains the  Scanner Demo, DemoScannerDemoSignature  and Demo Sound  applications can be 
used to test how the hand -held reads barcodes. Demo Signature allows you to capture a  signature written on 
the screen with your stylu s and save it to a file. Demo Sound allows you to record and playback sound files. 
The ‘Sample Rate’ and the ‘Bits  Per Sample’ are the rates at which the sound will be recorded. Sounds 
recorded at the high er sample rate or bits per sample will be h igher quality sound but will require more file 
storage space. Lower sample rates  and/or bits per sample produces a smaller file, but the sound quality 
suffers. The record and play but tons operate the same as any recording device. The X  icon deletes the sound 
and the  diskette icon allows you to save your sound.
Fusion
The  Fusion  application is used to configur e the Workabout Pro4 802.11a/b/ g/n radio for one or more wireless 
network profiles. 
Command Prompt
Command Prompt  is used to access the DOS command prompt. At the prompt, you c an type DOS commands 
such as  dir to display all the dire ctories in the drive.
Internet Explorer
The Workabout Pro4 is equipped with Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows Embedded CE. You can access 
the  Internet Options  icon through the  Start Menu under Settings>Control Panel  or by double-tapping on the 
desktop icon My Device  and then, double-tapping on the  Control Panel icon.
Microsoft WordPad
WordPad  is a basic word pro cessor used to create, edit, and print  .rtf, .doc , and  .txtfiles. 
						

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Kiosk
Kiosk allows you to change the appearance and actions of the desktop  from the default Windows Classic Shell 
to the Kiosk shell.
Remote Desktop Connection
Remote Desktop Connection is an Workabout Pro4 application used  to connect to a Windows Terminal Server 
so that you can run a “session” on  the Server machine using the hand-held (Windows Embedded CE device). 
“Remote Desktop Connection” on p age 47 provides a website with details about this option.
Windows Explorer
The Windows Explorer installed on your Workabout Pro4 is consis tent with all Windows Embedded CE 
devices. 
Shortcuts
Figure 2-4Shortcuts Sub-Menu
System Tray
If your touchscreen is no t enabled, you can use the  System Tray option to access the ic ons in the taskbar at 
the bottom of the screen. The ta skbar displays indicators such as a radio signal icon. These indicators are 
attached to dialog boxes that pr ovide additional information. 
• Choose  Shortcuts>System Tray .
When  System Tray  is chosen, the taskbar icons bec ome accessible. To display the dialog box attached to 
an icon:
• Use the arrow keys  to highlight an icon.
• Press  [Enter] to display the icon menus.
Cycle Tasks
When  Cycle Tasks  is selected (and the Task Manager  is not open), you can cycle through active applications. 
To cycle through your active applications:
• Choose  Shortcuts>Cycle Tasks , or 
• Press  [ALT] [TAB] . 
						

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Task Manager
The Task Manager  allows you to switch to another t ask or to end an active task. To display the task 
manager window:
• Tap on  Shortcuts>Task Manager , or
• Press  [ALT] [ESC] .
Settings
The Settings  sub-menu includes the following settings:  Control Panel, Network and Dial-up Connections  and 
Taskbar and Start Menu .
Figure 2-5Settings Sub-Menu
Control Panel
The  Control Panel  contains applets used to confi gure hardware, the operating sys tem and the shell. If your 
Workabout Pro4 is running with t he TekTerm application or another application, additional configuration applets 
may appear in the  Control Panel.
Network and Dial-Up Connections
The  Network and Dial-up Connections  window allows you to configure the Workabout Pro4 network inte rfaces 
or execute an existing c onfiguration. Refer to Connectivity on page 1-5  for radio setup details.
Taskbar and Start Menu
The  Taskbar and Start Menu  option displays a dialog box in  which you can customize the taskbar, choosing 
which options will be displayed. Refer to  Customizing the Taskbar on page 2-14 for additional details about this 
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Run
Choosing the Run  option from the Start Menu displays a dialog box in which y ou can enter the name of the 
program, folder or document  you want to open or launch.
Shutdown
The Shutdown  menu includes these options:  Suspend, Warm Reset and Cold Reset .
Suspend
The  Suspend  option suspends the Workabout Pro4 immediately. This is equiva lent to turning the hand-held off.
Warm Reset
The  Warm Reset  option resets the hand-held, lea ving all saved files and registry settings intact. Any unsaved 
data is lost.
Cold Reset
The  Cold Reset  option resets the hand-held. A ny files not stored in permanent  memory are lost; however, the 
registry settings are saved. 
						

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The Kiosk Desktop Shell
The appearance and actions of the desktop can be changed by tap ping on the Kiosk Shell icon on your 
desktop, which activates the Kiosk shell. 
Figure 2-6Switch to Kiosk Shell
After resetting the Workabout  Pro4, the desktop appearance will  be very different. The programs are accessed 
with finger (or stylus) taps an d swipes. If there are more appl ications than shown on one screen, a white 
animated dot will be present on the side of the screen in the d irection of the next set of icons. Swiping the 
screen to that directi on will move the display to the next screen. 
NOTEThe Workabout Pro4 will be reset if you choose to switch shells .
NOTEAlthough the Desktop appearance  defaults to the “Ingenuity” theme, the theme is not changed 
using the  Kiosk Shell icon. To change themes, open the Shell Settings>Advanced menu  in Kiosk 
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A different program,  Kiosk Access, enables you to customize your computer settings, remove or ad d shortcuts 
to the Favourites Bar and Control Panel, and limit access to va rious different components on the computer and 
the system tray icons for security. For details see  Kiosk Access on page 3-41. To change your Desktop back-
ground, refer to  Shell Settings on page 3-43 .
Active Tasks Bar
Open applications are shown in t he top bar — the most recently opened is the first icon on the left. Tapping 
once on a program icon will maximize the application. This feat ure replaces the Task Manager of the Windows 
Classic Shell. 
Date/Time Bar
Tapping once on the dat e or time will open the Date/Time Properties settings to enable you to change your 
settings and time zone.
Favourites Bar
The  Favourites Bar  replaces the Windows Classic Shell’s Desktop and Start Menu. T hese icons are the 
program shortcuts from your  Windows>Start Menu. Tapping once will open the program. If you tap and hold on 
an icon, the application name is displayed.
Notifications Bar
This bar shows the run-time program notifications for  Battery, Volume , Fusion , Phone  or GPRS , and other noti-
fications for the progra ms you are running. This feature replaces the Taskbar of the Windows Classic Shell.
Desktop Minimized View
When an application is opened an d maximized, the desktop view is minimized and the Notifications Bar is 
shown at the bottom of the screen. Tapping anywhere on the  Notifications Bar (except on the SIP) will restore 
the Kiosk desktop.
Kiosk Access
The  Kiosk Access program  allows you to open a different program, Kiosk, which enables you to customize 
your computer settings , remove or add shortcuts to the Favourit es Bar and Control Panel, and limit access to 
Hold the stylus or your finger  on the Active Tasks, Favourites,  or Notifications Bar,
Favourites Bar
Notifications Bar
Active Tasks Bar
and swipe to the left or right to switch to the next screen. 
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various different components on the computer and the system tra y icons for security. For details see  Kiosk 
Access on page 3-41 . To change your Desktop  background, refer to Shell Settings on page 3-43 . 
To open Kiosk:
• Tap on the  Kiosk Access  icon in the Favourites Bar .
Restoring the Windows Classic Shell
The default Desktop a ppearance and actions  can be restored by tapping on the Kiosk Shell icon in the 
Favourites Bar .
Figure 2-7Shell Switch to Windows Classic Shell Desktop
General Maintenance
Caring for the Touchscreen
The touchscreen is covered with a  thin, flexible polyester plastic sheet with a conductive coating on the inside. 
The polyester can be permanently damaged by harsh chemicals and  is susceptible to abrasions and 
scratches. Using sharp objects o n the touchscreen can scratch or cut the plastic, or crack the internal conduc-
tive coating. The chemicals listed below must not come into con tact with the touchscreen:
•mustard
• ketchup
• sodium hydroxide 
• concentrated caustic solutions
NOTE The Workabout Pro4 will be reset if you choose to switch shells .