Motorola Workabout Pro 4 User Guide

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• benzyl alcohol
• concentrated acids
If the touchscreen is used in har sh environments, consider applying a disposable screen protector (WA6113). 
These covers reduce the clarity o f the display slightly but will dramatically extend the useful life of the touch-
screen. When they become scratched and abraded, they are easily  removed and replaced.
Do not to expose the to uchscreen to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. If this is unavoidable, use a 
UV screen protector to extend the life of the screen.
Cleaning the Workabout Pro4
• Use only mild detergent or soapy water to clean  the hand-held unit.
• Avoid abrasive cleaners, solvents or strong chemicals for clea ning. The Workabout Pro4 has a plastic case 
that is susceptible to harsh che micals. The plastic is partially soluble in oils, minera l spirits and gasoline. 
The plastic slowly decomposes  in strong alkaline solutions.
• Exposure to aircraft de-icing fluids can degrade the plastics  on Workabout Pro4. If the Workabout Pro4 is 
used near aircraft de-icing env ironments, regular rinsing with water is recommended.
• To clean ink marks from the keyp ad and touchscreen, use isopropyl alcohol.
IMPORTANTDo not immerse the unit in water. Dampen a soft cloth with mild  detergent to wipe the 
unit clean.
To prevent damage to the touchscr een, use only your finger or the stylus (pen) supplied 
with your Workabout Pro4. 
						

							CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION
CONFIGURATION3
Overview of Software
The Workabout Pro4 programs and applications are accessed through two main areas from the Desktop Start 
Menu:  Programs and Settings >Control Panel. This chapter details the configuration for the major software  from 
both areas, listed alphabetically. 
Software Advantage
Software Advantage is a collection of applications and features  designed to support system administrators and 
end users. These tools enable ente rprises to customize the product to meet their needs and to maximize 
productivity.
• App Launch Keys Kiosk
• Battery Health TweakIt
• Bluetooth Manager Scanner
• DataWedge Manage Triggers
• Dr. Debug Total Recall  
• PartnerUp Fusion Wireless Companion
Microsoft Software
Windows CE 6.0 R3 is a 32-bit, r eal-time, multitasking Operatin g System. The OS features a small footprint, 
with compatibility to p ort existing Win32 applications and Touc h & Gesture support. 
Some of the major Windows CE 6.0 R3 components are:
• Control Panel, where both Zebra Advantage and Microsoft applic ations are listed
• Internet Explorer Embedded
• Microsoft WordPad
• Remote Desktop Connection
• Windows Explorer 
						

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The Control Panel
The Windows Embedded CE Control Panel provides a group of applications  through which you can set a 
variety of system-wide properties, such as power, keyboard sens itivity, network configuration, system backup, 
desktop appearance, and so on.
When the Workabout Pro4 boots up , the startup desktop (Windows Classic Shell) is disp layed, and any appli-
cations stored in the Startup  folder start up immediately. 
To access the  Control Panel:
• Press the  Windows icon in the taskbar to display the  Start Menu.
• Tap on  Settings>Control Panel .
If you’re using the keyboard:
• Press the  [Windows icon]  key to display the  Start Menu.
• Highlight  Settings in Start Menu , and press the [RIGHT] ar row key to highlight the Control Panel .
• Press the  [Enter] key.
The  Control Panel  folder contains icons used in the setup of your Workabout Pro4 .
Control Panel Applications
The Control Panel  provides a group of applications  that allow you to customize and adjust settings on your 
Workabout Pro4. This section show s the related icons in the Control Panel and gives a brief description of 
each. 
App Launch Keys
By mapping keys to applications using this program, you can the n launch those applications from a single 
key-press.
Bluetooth
Opens the  Bluetooth Manager which provides options for configuring various Bluetoo th peripherals. It also 
provides the cap ability to use a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone as a dat a modem to exchange information  
with other  Bluetooth devices and provide network access. While the  Microsoft Bluetooth Manager stack is the 
default, TweakIt can be used to switch to  Stonestreet One BTExplorer.
Certificates
This program provides access to  the Certificates Manager and Stores. The Certificates Manager displays the 
certificates in the Windows Cert ificates Store, and allows you to import, delete, and view these certificates. 
Certificates on page 3-2  directs you to the appropriate setup information. 
DataWedge
DataWedge is a Zebra mobile device application that reads data  from input devices and sends it as keystrokes 
to consumer applications executing  in the foreground on the mobile devices.
Date/Time
Allows you to set the current M onth, Date, Time, and Time Zone  on your unit.
Dialing
Specifies dialing settings, including area code, country code,  dial type and the code to disable call waiting. You 
can store multiple patterns — for example, Work, Home , and so on using this dialog box. 
						

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Display
Changes the display backlight and the appearance (colour scheme) on the unit desktop.
Dr. Debug
Provides both error diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Error Reporting
Allows you to enable or disable M icrosoft error reporting prompts.
Kiosk
Kiosk enables you to customize you r computer settings, remove or add shortcuts to the desktop and Control 
Panel, and lock down access to v arious different components on the computer and the system tray icons for 
security. With  Kiosk and Kiosk Shell  (see The Kiosk Desktop Shell on page 2-20 ) you can customize the entire 
look and feel of your User Experience. 
Input Panel
Provides the framework for a Micr osoft Soft Input Panel (SIP) should you need to design your own SIP, or 
change some soft keyboard options.
Internet Options
Provides options to configure your Internet browser. You can de termine items such as the default and search 
page that the browser applies when connecting to the Internet,  the cache size, the Internet connection options, 
and the security level that  is applied when browsing.
Keyboard
Toggles character repeat on and  off and specifies delay and rate for repeated characters. It also allows you to 
adjust the keyboard backlight t hreshold and intensity, and many  other functions.
Manage Triggers 
This utility allows you  to define buttons as triggers for different devices. For example you would use this utility 
to configure a button for the scanner, RFID reader, and camera.  
Microphone 
Enables you to adjust  the gain for the specific microphones ass ociated with your hand-held.
Network and Dial-up Connections
Displays network interfaces and a llows new dial-up and VPN inte rfaces to be created. It also allows Windows 
configuration of the interface. Refer to  Connectivity on page 1-5 for details.
Owner
Provides fields in which you can specify owner information. A  Notes tab allows additional information to be 
entered and displayed when  the unit is powered up. Network ID tab information is used to access network 
resources. (This infor mation should be provided by your System Administrator.)
PartnerUp
This app displays a number of pre-loaded applications. By tappi ng on an application in the list, you are taken to 
the associated web site and allowed to install the application. 
						

							Password
Allows you to assign a password to restrict access to elements of the unit. Once assigned, password access 
cannot be circumvented so it is  important that you write down your password and keep it in a safe place. 
PC Connection
Enables direct connection to a d esktop computer (or through ActiveSync — see  Data Transfer on page 1-6. 
Selecting the  Change Connection  button allows you to change the  type of direct connection to your PC.
Power
Displays battery pack power stat us. (Alternately, battery status can be accessed through the taskbar.) Addi-
tional tabs allow you to determine suspend states and specify a  suspend threshold. 
Region and Language
Allows you to specify the loca l language that is to be displaye d on the hand-held screen along with the format 
of numbers, currency, time and date for your region. 
Remove Programs
Lists the programs that can be r emoved from your unit. To remov e a program, select it and then click on the 
Remove  button.
Scanners
Provides scanner parame ters and the barcode symbologies that the Workabout Pro4 bar code scanner will 
successfully read.
Storage Manager
Allows you to view information a bout the storage devices that are present, such as SD-MMC flash cards. For 
details, see  Storage Manager on page 3-4 .
Stylus
Adjusts how Windows Embedded CE  recognizes your double-tap (as slow or rapid successive taps). In the 
Calibration  tab, you can recalibrate your touchscreen by tapping on the Recalibrate  button and following the 
directions on the screen.
System
You can display the system and mem ory properties, as well as create your device name. In the  Memory tab, 
you can allocate memory between storage memory and program memo ry. 
System Properties
Identifies the computer softwar e and hardware components, indic ating which components are installed, their 
version or part numbers, and whether they are enabled or disabl ed.
Total Recall
Provides access to a backup/restor e and deployment utility to maintain applications and settings over cold 
reboots and for multiple devices.
TweakIt
Allows you to change Advanced S ystem Settings (interface, network, and servers), User System Settings 
(display font size), and pro vides the Registry Editor. 
						

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Volume & Sounds
Allows you to adjust the volume of the sound emitted to indicate events like warnings, key clicks, and screen 
taps. You can also configure  system (Windows) sounds and .wav  files. 
Wireless WAN
Provides access to technology lik e GSM/GPRS, which allows wide  area networking capability such as internet 
browsing via GSM/GPRS. It also provides access to the Phone API. For detailed in formation, see Appendix F: 
Wireless Wide Area Netw ork (WWAN) Settings.
App Launch Keys
The App Launch Keys  icon allows you to map  a key to an application so that you can then launch the applica-
tion from a single key-press.
• Under  Start>Setting>Control Panel, choose the  App Launch Keys icon.
To assign an application key:
• Tap the  Add button. 
• Press the key you want to use  to launch an application. (If an unsupported key is pressed, a message 
appears on this screen letting you know.)
The cursor moves to the  App field and a new screen is displayed where you can choose the a pplication to 
which you want to assign the application key. If you need to, y ou can Browse  through the information in your 
Workabout Pro4 until you locate t he application you want to launch.  
						

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• Once you’ve selected the file you want to map, tap on OK.
The cursor moves to the  Data field. You can use th is field if you need to need to define co mmand line parame-
ters for your application. If yo u don’t want to assign any para meters, you can leave the Data field blank. If, for 
example, you want to assign an  application launch key to launch the WordPad  application, you can leave this 
field blank. If you want to assi gn an application launch key th at will open a specific document in the  WordPad 
application, you need  to browse to and choo se that document while the cursor is in the  Data field.
• Tap on  OK.
• If you need to Edit, Remove or Add another  App Launch Key, you can do it from thi s final screen. Other-
wise, tap on  OK to save your  Application Launch Key .
• To launch the application you ch ose, press the application key you assigned. 
						

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 Bluetooth® Setup
Bluetooth is a global standard for wireless connectivity for digital devices and is intended for Personal Area 
Networks (PAN). The technology is based on a short-range radio  link that operates in the ISM band at 2.4 GHz. 
When two  Bluetooth-equipped devices come within a  10 metre (32 ft.) range of each other, they can establish 
a connection. Because  Bluetooth utilizes a radio-based link, it  does not require a line-of-sight connection in 
order to communicate. 
Keep in mind that  Bluetooth and IEEE 802.11g radi os both operate in the 2.4GH z band. Although the Worka-
bout Pro4 includes features to minimize interference, performan ce of the system will not be optimal if you use 
both radios simultaneously. Typically, when both radios operate  in the hand-held at the same time, they cannot 
transmit simultaneously — this has a negative impact on overall  system throughput. To minimize the impact on 
the backbone 802.11 network, Zebra recommends using  Bluetooth peripherals that have low transaction rates 
(such as printers and scanners).
Bluetooth peripherals are configured by choosing the  Bluetooth icon in the  Control Panel . In addition, review 
the manual shipped with your  Bluetooth device to determine the met hod used to associate with the 
Workabout Pro4 host.
•In the  Start>Settings>Control Panel , choose the Bluetooth icon to display the  Bluetooth Manager  screen.
The  Bluetooth  Manager  allows users to search, pair and connect to other  Bluetooth devices within their 
personal area network.
The  Bluetooth  radio is disabled by default. Be fore you begin the setup process:
• Tap on the  Mode tab, and tap in the check box next to  Tu r n  o n  Bluetooth . Tap on OK. 
IMPORTANT By default, units with the Window s Embedded CE 6.0 operating sys tem use the Microsoft 
Bluetooth Manager  stack described in this  section. However, the  Stonestreet One BTEx-
plorer  is also available. 
To switch  from Microsoft Bluetooth  to  BTExplorer , use Tw e a k I t  to set the following registry 
values:
1. [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\\SymbolBluetooth] "SSStack"=dword:1
2. Warm reset
To switch  from BTExplorer  back to Microsoft Bluetooth, use  TweakIt to set the following 
registry values:
1. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SO FTWARE\\SymbolBluetooth]
"SSStack"=dword:0
2. Warm reset
NOTE The Bluetooth radio uses an internal antenna. 
						

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When the radio is enabled, a Bluetooth icon appears on the taskbar at t he bottom of the screen. It is ready 
for setup.
Paired 
This tab lists all paired device s and their corresponding servi ces. The format of the name is :. Additional information may appear in this  screen such as the Port Numbers for Serial 
Profiles service.
To learn how to scan for devices to pair, review  Device on page 3-9.
• Tap on an item in the  Paired tab to display an associated pop-up menu.
The displayed menu depends on th e type of the service chosen. 
Query Services and Remove Commands
• Query Services  displays a Services dialog box where a pairi ng service is chosen. 
• Remove  unpairs the highlighted service  and deletes the entry from the tab.
OBEX OPP (Object Exchange-Obj ect Push Profile) Commands
The  OPP  defines two roles — a  Push Server and a Push Client . Push Server  is the device that provides an 
object exchange server.  Push Client is the device that pushes and  pulls objects to and from the Push Server.
OBEX OPP  contains the following unique menu option:
• Send File displays an Open File  dialog box where the file to be sent can be selected. When the transmis-
sion begins, another dialog box  tracks the progress of the file transmission.
NOTEIf a service is actively paired and connected, the device and i ts services are displayed in bold 
typeface in this list.