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SPS 3000 SeriesProgrammer’s Guide

ixAbout This Guide• “You” refers to the End User, System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual as a reference to install, config

xSPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideSymbol Support CentersFor service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Sym

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xiiiAbout This GuideWarranty Coverage and ProcedureDuring the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s m

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1-1Chapter 1 Getting StartedIntroductionThis chapter describes how to unpack your SPS 3000, lists accessories and system requirements, and describes

1-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideParts of the SPS 3000Figure 1-1. Parts of the SPS 3000Side ViewInside ViewTop ViewExpansion ConnectorExpansion C

1-3Getting StartediPAQ Pocket PC Parts Used by the SPS 3000Figure 1-2. iPAQ Pocket PC Parts Used by the SPS 3000Front ViewPower ButtonQ Start(Button

1-4SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideAccessoriesThe SPS 3000 is compatible with the following Compaq accessories:• Charging cradle• USB and Serial Act

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2-1Chapter 2 Hardware SetupIntroductionThis chapter describes how to insert the iPAQ into the SPS 3000, remove the iPAQ from the SPS 3000, insert the

2-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideRemoving the iPAQ from the SPS 3000To remove the iPAQ, push up on the bottom of the iPAQ to disengage the expansi

2-3Hardware SetupTo insert the iPAQ and SPS 3000 into the cradle:1. Insert the iPAQ into the SPS 3000 (see Figure 2-1).2. Align the connectors on the

2-4SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideCharging the iPAQ and SPS 3000 SeparatelyTo charge the iPAQ:1. Connect one end of the AC adapter into a power out

2-5Hardware SetupCharging the SPS 3000 and iPAQ Using the Cradle1. Insert the iPAQ into the SPS 3000 (see Inserting the iPAQ into the SPS 3000 on page

2-6SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideCharging the SPS 3000 and iPAQ Without the Cradle1. Insert the iPAQ into the SPS 3000 (see Inserting the iPAQ int

2-7Hardware SetupChecking Battery PowerNote:Battery longevity depends upon many factors, such as amount and type of usage. For example, extended wirel

2-8SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s Guide5. Scroll the screen, if necessary, and tap the Power icon to display the Power screen.Figure 2-7. Battery Statu

2-9Hardware SetupAttaching the LanyardFigure 2-8. Attaching the Lanyard1. Thread the lanyard loop through the handstrap connector on the back of the

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3-1Chapter 3 Software InstallationIntroductionThis chapter describes how to install and use ActiveSync Software and the Symbol Windows CE Software De

3-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideInstalling ActiveSync SoftwareTo install ActiveSync on your desktop computer, follow the installation instruction

3-3Software InstallationSymbol Windows CE SDKNote:Refer to System Requirements on page 1-4 before installing the Symbol Windows CE SDK.The Symbol Wind

3-4SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideChoosing Installation OptionsThe software installation package for the SPS 3000 contains separate installation op

3-5Software InstallationWARNINGAfter drivers are installed, the iPAQ must be reset (i.e., re-booted).Scan Drivers and Applications CAB Files• scnappsw

3-6SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideThe following files are installed by the scndrv_xxxx.cab file:WLAN Drivers CAB Files• landrvarm_xxxx.cabThis CAB

3-7Software InstallationSDK FilesIf the “SDK files” installation option is checked, all files necessary to develop scanning applications for the SPS 3

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4-1Chapter 4 Operating the SPS 3000IntroductionThis chapter provides information about scanner operations and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) conf

4-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideTrigger ApplicationNote:This application is visible only on the “Today” screen.The Trigger application provides t

iiiContentsAbout This GuideIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-3Operating the SPS 3000Changing Trigger ApplicationsTo change the application that Trigger launches:1. Tap Start\Today to display the Today screen.

4-4SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s Guide2. Tap the Trigger icon on the bottom of the Today screen to display the pop-up menu.Figure 4-3. Pop-up Menu3. S

4-5Operating the SPS 3000For more information about registering scanning applications for use with Trigger, refer to Chapter 5, Developing Application

4-6SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideScanning For the First TimeNote:Depending on how your system is configured during installation of the scan driver

4-7Operating the SPS 3000Scanning in Foreground and Background ModesThere are two basic types of scanning applications: Foreground and Background. The

4-8SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideWireless Local Area Network (WLAN) OperationThe SPS 3000 Scan/WLAN and WLAN only configurations contain Spectrum

4-9Operating the SPS 3000Installing the Symbol Status UtilityTo install Symbol Status complete the driver installation instructions described in Chapt

4-10SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideSymbol Status Task Tray IconsSymbol Status task tray icons display the signal strength of the Wireless Networker

4-11Operating the SPS 3000Symbol Status Property PagesThe Symbol Status property pages contain wireless network and service quality information for th

4-12SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s Guide• Enhanced Ad Hoc - Select Enhanced Ad Hoc when the highest throughput is required in an Ad Hoc network. Enhance

ivSPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideAttaching the Lanyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-13Operating the SPS 3000The encryption information is useful when associating to an access point, as the adapter and access point are required to us

4-14SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideSelect Static to manually assign an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS and WINS address used by the a

4-15Operating the SPS 3000Subnet Mask Most TCP/IP networks use subnets in order to effectively manage routed IP addresses. Having an organization’s ne

4-16SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuidePower Property PageUse the Power property page to set the Wireless Networker power consumption mode and the radi

4-17Operating the SPS 3000Use the Radio Transmission Power field to set the transmission power level for adapters operating in Infrastructure mode. Th

4-18SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideThis allows the adapter to continue beaconing and could result in unnecessary battery power consumption. Select

4-19Operating the SPS 3000Encryption Property PageUse the Encryption property page to set the adapter security level. The absence of a physical connec

4-20SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideUse the Algorithm pull-down menu to select the Open System, 40-bit or 128-bit encryption algorithm to be used fo

4-21Operating the SPS 3000Ping Property PageUse the Ping property page to view the signal strength, data rate transmission, test statistics and to per

4-22SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideSignal Property PageUse the Signal property page to view radio signal transmission strength from the adapter to

vContentsDeveloping Flash Memory Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9Chapter 6. Mainte

4-23Operating the SPS 3000APs Property PageUse the APs property page in Infrastructure mode to view access points with the same ESSID as the adapter w

4-24SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuidePeers Property PageWhen Ad Hoc is selected as the operating mode, the Signal and APs property pages disappear an

4-25Operating the SPS 3000Using ActiveSync over Spectrum24The SPS 3000 with wireless capabilities allows the user to connect to a host over a wireless

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5-1Chapter 5 Developing Applications for the SPS 3000IntroductionThis chapter provides information about demo applications, deploying applications, F

5-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideCompiling and Running the Demo ApplicationsNote:To compile the demo applications, Microsoft® Embedded Visual Tool

5-3Developing Applications for the SPS 30004. To debug/run the application, select the “Run\Start Debug” menu option. This automatically downloads the

5-4SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideSuppressing Prompts During InstallationThe following installation prompts are currently supported by the Scan Dri

5-5Developing Applications for the SPS 3000If the Scan application auto-launch prompt is suppressed, the scanning application launched automatically n

5-6SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideSuppressing the About DialogWhen the Trigger application (Trigger.exe) runs for the first time, the About box dis

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5-7Developing Applications for the SPS 3000Determining if Flash Memory is PresentNot all SPS 3000 devices contain Flash memory. Perform the following

5-8SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s Guidewith the short name of the CAB file set to the version. (A short name consists of the prefix plus unique name def

5-9Developing Applications for the SPS 3000CAB File Naming ConventionsWhen creating CAB files for use with IHVInstall, you must adhere to the naming c

5-10SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideTable 5-2. Flash Memory UtilitiesUtility DescriptionErase.exe Erases all of Flash memory.Warning: All files in F

5-11Developing Applications for the SPS 3000Creating the ImageCreating a Flash memory image is a straightforward process as long as the utilities are

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6-1Chapter 6 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical SpecificationsIntroductionThis chapter provides information to help you take proper care of

6-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideTroubleshootingTable 6-1. TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionThe Extended Battery Fault screen displays.Lithium

6-3Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and Technical SpecificationsTechnical SpecificationsTable 6-1. Technical SpecificationsOperating Temperature -0° C to

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viiAbout This GuideIntroductionThe SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s Guide provides information about the SPS 3000 iPAQ Expansion Pack and its accessories.

A-1Appendix AResetting the iPAQResetting Your iPAQ Pocket PC (3100/3600/3700 Series)If your iPAQ stops responding to input from buttons or the screen

A-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuidePerforming a Cold BootA cold boot also restarts your iPAQ, but resets your iPAQ to its default factory settings.

B-1Appendix BRegistry KeysTable B-1. HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Symbol\SettingsValue Type Description Example(s)ScanApp String Sets the “registered”

B-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideBootDlg DWORD Sets a user prompt during installation of the scan driver CAB file. If a prompt is set, a dialog as

Index-1Aaccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4ActiveSyncfeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1instal

Index-2SPS 3000 Series Programmer’s Guideinstalling the SDK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3installing WLAN drivers . . . . . . . . . .

Index-3Indexunpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Wwireless local area network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8WLAN . . . .

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viiiSPS 3000 Series Programmer’s GuideChapter DescriptionsTopics covered in this guide are as follows:• Chapter 1, Getting Started describes how to un

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