AML M5900 Portable Batch Data Terminal - Manual (Page 4)

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Introducing the M5900
This chapter describes how to get started using your M5900 portable data
terminal and get you up and running fast.
he M5900 portable data terminal is an ultra-versatile, high-performance, designed-
to-fit-your-budget terminal. The ergonomic design easily fits in even the smallest of
hands. It is rugged, lightweight, compact and easy-to-use. The high resolution
graphical display is capable of presenting a multitude of fonts and images.
The M5900 utilizes a true, fully functional, Linux® operating system. The Linux®
operating system is well known for its stability, speed and conservative memory usage.
The Linux® operating system coupled with the M5900’s high speed processor makes the
M5900 one of the fastest portable data terminals on the market today. In test after test the
Linux® operating system has out-performed DOS based and Windows® based operating
systems when compared on similar hardware platforms.
Power saving features of the M5900 includes auto-off and power save modes, which
reduce power consumption until the operator provides input. These features conserve
battery power and lengthen the time between charges or battery replacement. The M5900
was designed to operate for a full 8 hour shift without requiring the battery to be re-
charged or replaced.
What to Expect
This user’s guide provides you with an overall physical description, keypad values,
technical specifications and performance capabilities of the M5900 portable data
terminal. In addition you will learn how to:
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Connect to your host computer
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Customize your M5900 terminal
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Create and execute programs
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