Document Outline

• Allegro CX Owner's Manual
  • Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Chapter 2 Hardware Components
  • Chapter 3 Memory Configuration and Data Storage Options
  • Chapter 4 Windows CE Operating System
  • Chapter 5 Allegro CX Applications and Utilities
  • Chapter 6 Technical Reference
  • Chapter 7 Software Developer’s Guide for Allegro CE .NET
  • Chapter 8 FCC Information, Warranty, and Software License Agreement
  • Chapter 9 Expansion Pods
  • Index
• Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Allegro CX Overview
    • Features
    • Standard Accessories
    • Optional Accessories
  • Quick Start Guide
• Chapter 2 Hardware Components
  • Case Design
    • Case Features
    • Cleaning the Case
  • Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap
  • Keyboard
    • Keyboard Features
    • Special Keys and Key Sequences
      • Blue Shift Key Usage
      • Gold Shift Key Usage
      • Circular Key Usage
    • Shifted Options
      • Keyboard Options
        • On/Off ( Warm and Hard Reset)
        • Contrast Keys
        • Backlight On/Off
        • Tab, Forward and Backward
        • Touchscreen Disable/Enable
        • Task Manager
        • Start Menu
        • Right Mouse Click
    • Cleaning the Keyboard
  • Display
    • Display Features
      • Contrast
      • Video Quality
      • Heater
      • Backlight
      • Position
      • Touchscreen
    • Adjusting the Display
      • Backlight
      • Contrast and Automatic Temperature Compensation
    • Touchscreen
      • Touchscreen Disable/Enable Key
      • Cleaning the Touchscreen
  • System Tray Indicators
    • Making Space in the System Tray
      • Clock Removal
      • AM / PM Removal
  • Batteries
    • Main Power Source
    • Installing the NiMH Battery Pack
    • New Battery Detected Screen
      • Understanding the New Battery Detected Screen
      • New Battery Detected Options
        • Enter New Battery Charge Level
        • Battery Capacity
        • Accept Button
        • Help Button
    • Set Battery Parameters Screen
      • Battery Life
    • Battery Gauging
      • Battery Status Icons
        • When the Battery Voltage Drops
    • How NiMH Battery Gauging Works
    • How Alkaline Battery Gauging Works
    • Recharging the NiMH Battery Pack
      • Temperature Ranges for Charging the NiMH Battery Pack
    • Power Connector
    • Charging Accessories for NiMH Battery Packs
      • AC Power Adapter
      • USB/Power Dock ( Optional Hardware)
      • External Battery Charger
      • Vehicle Power Adapter
    • Using Vehicle Power
    • Lost Data if Batteries are Removed
    • Power Management Feature
      • Changing NiMH Battery Pack
    • Alkaline Battery Holder
      • Important Alkaline Battery Information
    • Storing the Allegro CX During Inactive Periods
      • Storing the Allegro CX for Less Than Two Months
      • Storing the Allegro CX for More Than Two Months
      • Taking your Allegro out of Extended Storage
    • Useful Life of a NiMH Battery Pack
      • Recycling the NiMH Batteries
      • Spare NiMH Battery Packs
    • Short-Term Backup Supply
    • Real Time Clock
  • Communication Ports
    • 9 Pin Serial Communication Ports
      • 9 Pin D Connector Pinouts
      • Connecting Sensors to COM1
    • Infrared Communication Port
    • USB Communication Port
  • USB/Power Dock (Optional Hardware)
    • Power Supply
    • Charging
    • USB Communication
      • USB/Power Dock Connector Pins
    • USB Connection
  • PC Cards
    • Types of PC Cards Accepted
      • Memory Cards
      • Input/Output Device Cards
    • Inserting Cards
    • Changing Cards
    • Displaying Information about the PC Card
  • Expansion Pods
• Chapter 3 Memory Configuration and Data Storage Options
  • Internal Memory
    • Read Only Memory ( ROM)
    • Random Access Memory ( RAM)
  • Program and Data Storage Options
    • Storage Labels
    • Internal Non-Volatile Data Storage
    • PC Cards
      • ATA Flash Cards
      • Compact Flash Adapter Cards
      • SRAM Cards
        • SRAM Card Battery
        • Replacing SRAM Card Batteries
      • Formatting Cards
      • Inserting and Removing Cards
• Chapter 4 Windows CE Operating System
  • Windows CE Overview
    • Starting Windows CE .NET
      • Suspend/Resume Mode
    • Display Touchscreen
      • Calibration
      • Touchscreen Operation
      • Wiping Off the Touchscreen
    • Windows CE Programs
      • Desktop PC Programs
      • Software Suite
    • Desktop
      • Desktop Taskbar
      • Start Menu
      • Application Buttons
      • System Tray Indicators
      • Desktop Icon
    • Special Functions
      • Start Menu
      • Task Manager
    • On-line Help
    • Control Panel
      • Certificates
        • Trusted Authorities
        • My Certificates
        • Other Authorities
      • Date/Time
      • Dialing
      • Display
        • Background
        • Appearance
        • Controls
      • Internet Options
        • General
        • Connection
        • Security
        • Advanced
      • IrDA
        • OBEX
        • Ports
      • Keyboard
      • Network and Dial-up Connections
      • Owner
        • Identification
        • Notes
        • Network ID
      • PC Connection
      • Power
        • Battery
        • Schemes
      • Regional Settings
        • Regional Settings
        • Numbers
        • Currency
        • Time
        • Date
      • Remove Programs
      • Stylus
        • Double-Tap
        • Calibration
      • System
        • General
        • Memory
        • Device Name
        • Copyrights
        • Version
      • Volume and Sounds
        • Volume
        • Sounds
  • Windows Explorer
    • Moving and Copying Files
      • Using the Edit Menu Options
    • Opening Two Explorer Screens
    • Help
  • Storing Files and Programs
    • C_Drive, Solid State Storage
    • RAM File System
  • Application Command Bars
    • Gaining More Viewing Area on the Screen
      • Moving the Menu Bar and Toolbar
      • Hiding the Taskbar
• Chapter 5 Allegro CX Applications and Utilities
  • ActiveSync Transfer Program
    • Downloading ActiveSync from the Allegro CX Distribution CD
    • Downloading ActiveSync from the Internet
    • Installing ActiveSync
    • Establishing a First Time ActiveSync Connection
      • ActiveSync COM 1 or COM 2 Connection
      • ActiveSync IrDA Infrared Connection
      • ActiveSync USB/Power Dock Connection
      • Unsuccessful Connection
    • Establishing Additional ActiveSync Connections
      • Troubleshooting
    • New Partnership Setup
      • Setting Up a Partnership
      • Unresolved Files through File Synchronization
        • Renaming Files
      • Connecting as a Guest
      • Transferring Files between the Allegro CX and the Desktop PC
      • File Conversion
      • Remote Allegro File Maintenance
        • Disconnecting
  • System Save/Restore Utilities
    • Save System
    • Reset System
    • Restore System
    • Set Factory Defaults
  • PTab Spreadsheet Program
    • On-line Help
    • Excel Considerations
      • Items Converted to / from Excel
    • Saving PTab Files
    • Summary of PTab Features
    • Opening a PTab File
      • Adjusting the Viewing Area on the Display
    • Entering Data/Editing Cells
    • PTab Menu Options
      • File Menu Options
        • New
        • Open
        • Save
        • Save As
        • Delete
        • Recent Files
        • Password
        • Close
      • Edit Menu Options
        • Undo
        • Redo
        • Cut
        • Copy
        • Paste
        • Paste Special
        • Clear > All/Contents Del/Format/ Clear > All/Contents Del/Format/Validation
        • Fill > Right/Down/Series Fill > Right/Down/
        • Delete Cells
      • Insert Menu Options
        • Cells
        • Function
        • Chart
        • Name
        • Define Name
      • Format Menu Options
        • Cells
          • Format Tab
          • Alignment Tab
          • Font Tab
          • Border Tab
          • Protect Tab
        • Row > Height/AutoFit/Hide/Unhide
        • Column > Width/AutoFit/Hide/Unhide
        • Sheets
        • Zoom > 70%/80%/90%/100%/150%/Custom
        • Full Screen
        • Freeze Titles
      • Tools Menu Options
        • Go to
        • Find
        • Replace
        • Sort
        • Filter
        • Protection > Protect/Unprotect Sheet/Workbook
        • Outline > Group/Ungroup/Clear/ Outline > Group/Ungroup/Clear/Auto
        • Data Data Validation
        • Goal Goal Seek
      • Task Menu Options
        • Workbook Task
        • Cell Task
        • Insert in > Cell Picture/Sound/Hyperlink
        • Options
          • View Tab
          • General Tab
          • Custom Tab
        • About
    • Converting Microsoft Excel Files (.xls)
    • Spreadsheet Functions
      • Math & Trig Functions
      • Statistical Functions
      • Financial Functions
      • Date & Time Functions
      • Logical Functions
      • Text Functions
      • Information & Lookup Functions
      • Database Functions
    • Automating Tasks
      • Workbook Task Dialog Box
        • Run on
        • Global
        • Tutorial for First Task
      • Cell Task Dialog Box
        • Cell Text
        • Task Icon
        • Task Defi nition
        • fn()
      • Variables
      • How to Set and Get Cell Values
      • If Command
      • While Statement
      • For Statement
      • Calling a Procedure
      • Comments
      • Automating Tasks Functions Reference
      • Automating Task Examples
    • PTab Keyboard Shortcuts
  • WordPad
    • Command Bar
    • Saving WordPad Files
  • Windows Media 9 Series Player
    • File
      • Open
      • Close
      • Playlists
      • Favorites
      • Exit
    • View
      • Zoom
      • Full Screen
      • Statistics
      • Properties
      • Options
    • Playback
    • Web
  • Internet Explorer and Inbox
    • Setting up an Internet Connection
    • Using Inbox
      • Sending E-mail
      • Receiving E-mail
      • Help
  • Calculator Program
  • Terminal Program
    • Creating a New Session
    • Adjusting the Properties
    • Help
  • Bluetooth
    • Bluetooth Options
      • Turn Transmitter OFF/ON
      • Get Connected!
    • Advanced Features
      • My Bluetooth Device
        • General
        • COM Ports
        • Object Sharing
      • Bluetooth Devices
      • Device
        • Bond
        • Properties
          • General
          • Services
        • Delete
        • My Bluetooth Device…
      • View
      • Tools
        • Device Discovery
        • My Favorites
          • Phone
          • Printer
          • COM Port
    • Bluetooth ActiveSync
    • Bluetooth LAN Access
    • Transfer via Bluetooth
      • Send a File
      • Browse Remote Device
      • Receive Contact or File
      • Enable File Sharing
    • About…
    • Bluetooth File Transfer
    • Installing the OBEX Add-On Program
      • OBEX for Allegro CX
      • OBEX for Allegro CE using Windows CE .NET 4.1
      • Bonding Bluetooth Devices
      • Selecting Bluetooth Shared Folder
    • Transferring Files using Browse Remote Device
    • Transferring Files using Sending and Receiving a File
• Chapter 6 Technical Reference
  • Specifications
    • Processor
    • Operating System
    • Utility Programs Included on Allegro CX
    • Physical Specifications
    • Communication Ports
    • Internal Bluetooth Transceiver (Optional)
    • Internal Expansion Ports
    • Color Display
    • Monochrome Display
    • System Tray Indicators
    • Keyboard
    • Case Design
    • Memory/Storage
    • PC Card Slot
    • Power
    • Sound
    • Clock
    • Certifications
    • Expandability
  • Communication Cable Schematic
• Chapter 7 Software Developer’s Guide
  • CE .NET Software Development Tools
    • Visual Studio .NET 2003
      • Visual Studio .NET 2003 System Requirements
      • Ordering Visual Studio .NET
    • Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0
      • eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0 System Requirements
      • Downloading eMbedded Visual C++ 4.0
      • Allegro Software Development Kits of eMbedded Visual C++
      • Allegro CE .NET SDK Installation
  • Software Development Programming Tips
    • Allegro CX Identification
      • Platform Name
      • Windows CE Version
      • Internal Storage Device Name
      • PC Card Storage Device Name
      • Allegro Specific APIs
    • Selecting the Platform
  • Options for Program and File Storage
  • Power Management
  • Windows CE .NET References
    • Windows CE .NET Reference Books
    • Web sites
• Chapter 8 FCC Information, Warranty, and Software License Agreement
  • FCC Information
    • FCC Class A Statement
  • Warranty and Repair Information
    • Limited Product Warranties
    • Warranty Exclusions
    • Remedy
    • Limitation of Liability
    • Warranty Repairs
    • Governing Law
    • Extended Warranties
    • Repairs
  • Software License Agreements
    • Manufacturer Agreement
      • Granting of License
      • Ownership
      • Software Use
      • Copyright
      • Term
      • Acceptance or Disagreement
    • Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA)
• Chapter 9 Expansion Pods
  • Expansion Pods ( Optional Accessory)
    • GPS Pod
    • Bar Code Pod
    • 802.11b Pod
    • Bar Code/802.11b Pod
  • GPS Expansion Pod
    • Attaching the Antenna
    • GPS Pod Setup Program
      • Specifying GPS Receiver Port Settings
        • Get Settings
        • Apply Setting
        • Reset Receiver
    • GPS Data Formats
      • TSIP Format
      • NMEA Format
      • Reviewing and Editing the Receiver Parameters
    • Tips for Using the GPS Expansion Pod
    • For More Information
    • GPS Antenna Removal
    • GPS Installation Program
  • Bar Code Expansion Pod
    • Bar Code Reader Program
    • Getting Started
    • Bar Code Setup
      • User Setup
        • Scan Key Selection
        • Beep on Good Read
        • Beep on No Read
        • Good Read Message
        • No Read Message
      • Scanner Setup
        • Target Time
        • Scan Time
        • Scan Button
        • Scan Data
        • Scan Angle
        • Bi-Directional Read Select
        • Consecutive Read Level
      • Data Format Setup
        • Format
        • Code ID
        • Prefix and Suffix
      • Code Type Setup
        • Setup
        • UPC/EAN 1
        • UPC/EAN 2
        • Code39
        • MSIPlessey
        • Interleaved
        • RSS/Code93/Discrete
        • Codabar
      • Defaults Setup
      • Exit Setup
    • Begin Scanning
      • Sample Bar Codes
        • Code 39 Scan Sample
        • EAN-13 Scan Sample
        • EAN-8 Scan Sample
        • UPC-A Scan Sample
        • UPC-E Scan Sample
    • Bar Code Installation Program
  • 802.11b Expansion Pod
    • Getting Started
    • Antenna Attachment
    • Cisco Systems Documentation
      • Accessing the Cisco 802.11b Manual
      • Setting up an Aironet Access Point
    • Setting Up 802.11b Profiles on your Allegro
    • Connecting to WLAN
    • Safety Information
      • Warning 1
      • Warning 2
      • Warning 3
    • 802.11b Installation Program
    • Cisco 802.11b Drivers
  • Bar Code/802.11b Expansion Pod
• Index
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    • Batteries (continued)
  • C
    • Control Panel (continued)
  • D
    • Display (continued)
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