Psion Teklogix Vehicle-Mount Computer 8590 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 8580/8590 Vehicle-Mount Computer

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• TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• Program License Agreements

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• Approvals And Safety Summary

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• Introduction 1

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  • 1.1 About This Manual

    29
    • 1.1.1 Text Conventions

      30
    • 1.1.2 For Qualified Personnel

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• Basic Checkout 2

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  • 2.1 8580/8590 Description

    33
  • 2.2 Intended Use

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  • 2.3 The Models: 8580 And 8590

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  • 2.4 Abbreviations Used For 8580/90s & Accessories

    34
  • 2.5 8580/90 Description And Type Identification

    34
  • 2.6 Technical Specifications

    36
    • 2.6.1 Mechanical

      36
    • 2.6.2 Motherboard

      36
    • 2.6.3 LCD/CRT Interface

      38
    • 2.6.4 Touchscreen (optional)

      38
    • 2.6.5 Network Interface

      39
    • 2.6.6 ADC/MDC Interface (optional)

      39
    • 2.6.7 PCI Express® MiniCard Interface For WLAN (optional)

      39
    • 2.6.8 Power Supply

      39
    • 2.6.9 Maximum Power Available For Peripheral Devices

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    • 2.6.10 Power Supply Fuses

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    • 2.6.11 Ambient Conditions

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    • 2.6.12 Test Marks

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    • 2.6.13 8580/8590 Dimensions

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      • 2.6.13.1 8580 Front And Back Dimensions

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      • 2.6.13.2 8580 Side Dimensions

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      • 2.6.13.3 8590 Front And Back Dimensions

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      • 2.6.13.4 8590 Side Dimensions

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    • 2.6.14 8580/8590 VESA Drill Holes

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  • 2.7 Unpacking The 8580/8590

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  • 2.8 Packaging

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  • 2.9 Putting Your 8580/8590 In Operation

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    • 2.9.1 Cooling Through Unobstructed Air Circulation

      48
    • 2.9.2 Pin Configuration

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    • 2.9.3 External Connectors

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      • 2.9.3.1 AC Voltage Connector

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      • 2.9.3.2 DC Voltage Supply

        50
      • 2.9.3.3 8580/8590 Adaptor Cables

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  • 2.10 Connecting External Devices

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    • 2.10.1 Powering Down The 8580/8590

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      • 2.10.1.1 Powering Up The 8580/8590

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  • 2.11 WLAN Settings

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    • 2.11.1 Radio Performance

      53
    • 2.11.2 8580/8590 Antenna Solutions for EU Countries

      53
  • 2.12 Removing The Protective Film From The Display

    54
  • 2.13 Powering Up The 8580/8590

    54
  • 2.14 Protecting The TFT Display From Memory Effect

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• Accessories 3

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  • 3.1 Keyboards

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    • 3.1.1 The SMALL Keyboard

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    • 3.1.2 The 24-Key Keypad

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  • 3.2 Mouse

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  • 3.3 External CD-ROM Drive

    61
    • 3.3.1 Operation

      61
    • 3.3.2 Resources And Drivers

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  • 3.4 USB Stick

    61
  • 3.5 Scanner

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• 8580/8590 Installation 4

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  • 4.1 Complying With Protection Standard IP65

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    • 4.1.1 Parts List For Cable Cover Kit

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    • 4.1.2 The Cable Cover, Grounding Bar & Cables-Assembling

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  • 4.2 Mounting Options For The 8580/8590

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    • 4.2.1 Mounting Bracket Toolkit

      69
    • 4.2.2 Permitted Mounting Positions

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    • 4.2.3 Mechanical Dynamic Loading

      70
  • 4.3 Power Supply

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    • 4.3.1 DC Power Pack

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    • 4.3.2 Installing Connecting Cables

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  • 4.4 Vehicle Applications (Such As Forklifts)

    71
    • 4.4.1 Wiring Vehicle Power To The 8580/8590

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  • 4.5 Cable Cover (Splash Guard)

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    • 4.5.1 Protection Class IP65

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• Operation Of The 8580/8590 5

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  • 5.1 Operation

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  • 5.2 4-Key Front Panel

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  • 5.3 10-Key Front Panel

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  • 5.4 25-Key Front Panel

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    • 5.4.1 Power Key

      80
    • 5.4.2 Manual Brightness Control (optional)

      80
    • 5.4.3 LEDs

      80
    • 5.4.4 Function And Number Keys

      81
    • 5.4.5 Special Keys

      81
    • 5.4.6 [ESCAPE] Key, [ENTER] Key And Scroll Keys

      82
  • 5.5 Operating States

    82
• Operating System & Software Applications 6

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  • 6.1 Operating System

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    • 6.1.1 OS Pre-installed On Hard Drive/Compact Flash

      87
    • 6.1.2 Installing On The Hard Drive/Compact Flash

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      • 6.1.2.1 Operating Systems Supplied On CD-ROM

        87
      • 6.1.2.2 Operating System Images

        88
      • 6.1.2.3 Operating Systems On Floppy Disk

        88
    • 6.1.3 Special Features Of The Operating System

      88
      • 6.1.3.1 Windows XP Embedded

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  • 6.2 Psion Teklogix Config Tool

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    • 6.2.1 Overview Of The Config Functions

      89
    • 6.2.2 Installation

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      • 6.2.2.1 System Requirements

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      • 6.2.2.2 Preinstalled Software

        90
      • 6.2.2.3 Subsequent Installation

        90
      • 6.2.2.4 Automatic Installation Of The Software Keyboard

        91
      • 6.2.2.5 Files

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      • 6.2.2.6 Launching The Program

        91
      • 6.2.2.7 Password Check

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      • 6.2.2.8 Loading Language Files

        92
    • 6.2.3 Psion Teklogix Config Menus

      93
      • 6.2.3.1 Hardware Monitor

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      • 6.2.3.2 Environment

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      • 6.2.3.3 Automatic Switch Off

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      • 6.2.3.4 Special Switch-On/Off Features

        98
      • 6.2.3.5 Front Panel Keyboard

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      • 6.2.3.6 Common System Settings

        100
      • 6.2.3.7 Network Settings

        101
      • 6.2.3.8 Enhanced Write Filter

        103
      • 6.2.3.9 Settings

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  • 6.3 The Software Keyboard

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    • 6.3.1 Psion Teklogix Config And Software Keyboard

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    • 6.3.2 Logon With The Software Keyboard

      109
    • 6.3.3 Installation

      110
      • 6.3.3.1 System Requirements

        110
      • 6.3.3.2 Pre-Installed On The 8580/8590

        110
      • 6.3.3.3 Subsequent Software Keyboard Installation

        110
      • 6.3.3.4 Standard Delivery Items

        110
    • 6.3.4 Launching The Program

      111
      • 6.3.4.1 Call Parameters

        112
      • 6.3.4.2 Creating A Registry Key

        112
      • 6.3.4.3 Desktop Shortcut

        113
      • 6.3.4.4 Autostart Folder

        114
      • 6.3.4.5 Special Keys On The 8580/8590

        114
      • 6.3.4.6 Exiting The Program

        114
      • 6.3.4.7 Software Keyboard And Taskbar

        115
    • 6.3.5 Operation

      116
      • 6.3.5.1 Keyboards Included In The Standard Delivery Version

        116
      • 6.3.5.2 Keys With Special Functions

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    • 6.3.6 Configuring The Software Keyboard

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      • 6.3.6.1 Structure Of The Keyboard.cfg File

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      • 6.3.6.2 Rules For Editing The Keyboard.cfg File

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      • 6.3.6.3 General Options

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      • 6.3.6.4 Defining The Keys

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    • 6.3.7 Keyboard_Maximize Section

      126
      • 6.3.7.1 MaxiMode And ExcludeChain Options

        126
• Serial Ports 7

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  • 7.1 Serial Ports

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    • 7.1.1 Resources

      131
    • 7.1.2 COM1 Options

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    • 7.1.3 COM1 As A Power Supply

      131
    • 7.1.4 Serial Port Printers

      131
    • 7.1.5 Serial Port Bar Code Scanners

      131
    • 7.1.6 Tips & Tricks

      132
• Internal Devices 8

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  • 8.1 Chipset

    135
    • 8.1.1 Installing Chipset Drivers Under Windows XP

      135
  • 8.2 VGA Adaptor

    136
    • 8.2.1 VGA Driver Installation Under Windows XP

      136
  • 8.3 Network Adaptor (10/100)

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    • 8.3.1 Network Driver Installation Under Windows XP

      138
  • 8.4 Onboard Sound Adaptor

    139
    • 8.4.1 Installing Onboard Sound Adaptor Drivers-Windows XP

      139
  • 8.5 Touchscreen

    141
    • 8.5.1 Touch (Serial) For Windows XP & XP Embedded

      141
      • 8.5.1.1 Installation

        141
      • 8.5.1.2 Calibration

        142
    • 8.5.2 Touch (PS2) For Windows XP & XP Embedded

      143
      • 8.5.2.1 Installation

        143
      • 8.5.2.2 Calibration

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    • 8.5.3 Resistance Of The Touchscreen

      144
  • 8.6 Automatic Switch-Off And Heating

    145
    • 8.6.1 Automatic Shutdown Process

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      • 8.6.1.1 Program Flowchart

        147
    • 8.6.2 Drivers

      149
    • 8.6.3 General Notes About Automatic Shutdown Software

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• Maintenance 9

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  • 9.1 Maintenance

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    • 9.1.1 Cleaning The Housing

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    • 9.1.2 Cleaning The Touchscreen

      153
• Common Mistakes & Helpful Tips 10

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  • 10.1 Common Mistakes In Usage

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    • 10.1.1 Powering Up/Down

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    • 10.1.2 Cable Cover

      157
    • 10.1.3 Installation

      157
    • 10.1.4 Mobile Application On Vehicles

      158
    • 10.1.5 Using The Touchscreen

      158
    • 10.1.6 Use/Storage

      158
    • 10.1.7 Disposal

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• Support Services And Worldwide Offices

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  • A.1 Technical Support

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  • A.2 Product Repairs

    159
  • A.3 Worldwide Offices

    160
• System Resources

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  • B.1 Part 1

    163
  • B.2 Part 2

    165
• Pinouts

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  • C.1 External Connectors

    167
    • C.1.1 Keyboard And Mouse

      167
    • C.1.2 USB

      167
    • C.1.3 Serial Port COM1

      168
    • C.1.4 Serial Port COM2

      168
    • C.1.5 Network Connector

      169
• Mechanical Dynamic Loading

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  • D.1 Introduction

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  • D.2 Units Without Vibration Insulation (tuned to high frequency)

    172
  • D.3 Passive Vibration Insulation (tuned to low frequency)

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  • D.4 Dimensioning Example 8580

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    • D.4.1 Approximate Solution For Elastomer Spring Selection

      175
    • D.4.2 Further Possible Steps For Optimization

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    • D.4.3 Determining Insulating Effects

      177
  • D.5 Determining Natural Frequencies

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• BIOS

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  • E.1 BIOS Setup Description

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  • E.2 Entering The BIOS Setup Program

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  • E.3 Setup Menu And Navigation

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  • E.4 Main Setup Screen

    182
  • E.5 Advanced Setup

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    • E.5.1 ACPI Configuration Sub-Menu

      184
    • E.5.2 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu

      185
    • E.5.3 Graphic Configuration Sub-Menu

      186
    • E.5.4 CPU Configuration

      188
    • E.5.5 Chipset Configuration Sub-Menu

      188
    • E.5.6 I/O Interface Configuration Sub-Menu

      189
    • E.5.7 IDE Configuration Sub-Menu

      190
    • E.5.8 USB Configuration Sub-Menu

      192
    • E.5.9 Keyboard/Mouse Configuration Sub-Menu

      194
    • E.5.10 Remote Access Configuration Sub-Menu

      195
    • E.5.11 Hardware Monitoring Sub-Menu

      196
    • E.5.12 Watchdog Configuration Sub-Menu

      197
  • E.6 Boot Setup

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    • E.6.1 Boot Device Priority

      199
    • E.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration

      200
  • E.7 Security Setup

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    • E.7.1 Security Settings

      202
    • E.7.2 Hard Disk Security

      202
  • E.8 Exit Menu

    203
  • E.9 Additional BIOS Features

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    • E.9.1 Updating The BIOS

      204
  • E.10 BIOS Recovery

    205
  • E.11 BIOS Security Features

    206
  • E.12 Hard Disk Security Features

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• INDEX

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