Document Outline

• Allegro CE™ 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 Technical Reference
    • Chapter 6 Software Developer’s Guide for Allegro CE 3.0 and CE .NET
    • Chapter 7 FCC Information, Warranty, and Software License Agreement
    • Chapter 8 Expansion Pods
    • Index
• Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Allegro CE Overview
    • Features
    • Standard Accessories
    • Optional Accessories and Expansion Pods
  • Quick Start Guide
• Chapter 2 Hardware Components
  • Case Design
    • Case Features
    • 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 (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
    • Adjusting the Display
      • Backlight
      • Contrast and Automatic Temperature Compensation
    • Touchscreen
      • Cleaning the Touchscreen
        • Touchscreen Disable/Enable Key
  • System Tray Indicators
    • Making Space in the System Tray
      • Clock Removal
      • AM / PM Removal
  • Batteries
    • Main Power Source
      • Setting Battery Charge
        • New Battery Detected Screen
        • Setting the Battery Capacity
      • Battery Life
      • 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
          • Vehicle Power Adapter
          • External Battery Charger
        • Using Vehicle Power
      • Battery Gauging Explained
        • How Battery Gauging Works for the NiMH Rechargeable Battery
        • How Battery Gauging Works When Using Alkaline Batteries
      • Battery Status Icons
      • When the Battery Voltage Drops
        • Lost Data if Batteries are Removed
      • Power Management Feature
      • Changing NiMH Battery Pack
      • Alkaline Battery Holder: Inserting Batteries and Usage Information
        • Important Information Regarding the Use of Alkaline Batteries
      • Storing the Allegro CE During Inactive Periods
        • Storing the Allegro CE for Less Than Two Months
        • Storing the Allegro CE for More Than Two Months
      • NiMH Battery Pack's Useful Life
        • 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
    • Power Supply
    • Charging
    • USB Communication
      • USB/Power Dock Connector Pins
    • USB Connection
      • Multiple Allegro USB Connections
    • Using USB Hubs for Multiple Connections
  • PC Cards
    • Types of PC Cards Accepted
      • Memory Cards
      • Input/Output Device Cards
    • Inserting and 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 Designations
    • Internal Non-Volatile Data Storage
    • PC Cards
      • ATA Flash Cards
        • Formatting ATA Flash Cards
      • SRAM Cards
        • Power
        • Replacing SRAM Card Batteries
        • Formatting SRAM Cards
      • Inserting and Removing Cards
• Chapter 4 Windows CE Operating System
  • Windows CE Overview
    • Starting Windows CE
      • Suspend/Resume Mode
    • Display Touchscreen
      • Calibration
      • Touchscreen Operation
      • Wiping Off the Touchscreen
    • Windows CE Programs
      • Desktop PC Programs
      • Software Suite
    • Desktop
      • Desktop
        • Start Menu
        • Application Buttons
        • System Tray Indicators
        • Desktop Icon
    • Special Functions
      • Start Menu
      • Task Manager
    • On-line Help
    • Control Panel
    • Windows CE 3.0 Control Panel
      • Communications
      • Date/Time
      • Dialing
      • Display
      • Keyboard
      • Network
      • Owner
      • Power
      • Regional Settings
      • Remove Programs
      • Stylus
      • System
      • Volume and Sounds
    • Windows CE .NET Control Panel
      • Certificates
      • Date/Time
      • Dialing
      • Display
      • Keyboard
      • Network and Dial-up Connections
      • Owner
      • PC Connection
      • Power
      • Regional Settings
      • Remove Programs
      • Storage Manager
      • Stylus
      • System
      • Volume and Sounds
  • CE .NET Viewers
    • Microsoft Image Viewer
      • File
        • Look In
        • Open Show Settings
        • Save Show Settings
        • Save Show Setting As
        • About
        • Close
      • Edit
        • Sort Images
      • View
        • Information Window
        • Full Screen
          • Rotate
          • Zoom
          • Next
          • Previous
          • Close
      • Slide Show
        • View Show
          • Manual Advance
          • Automatic Advance
          • Automatic Advance (Loop)
        • Set Up Show…
          • Select All
          • Orientation
          • Effects
          • Zoom
          • Quality
          • Advance in
        • Hide Image
    • Microsoft PDF Viewer
      • File
        • Open…
        • Recent Files
        • About
        • Close
      • View
    • Microsoft Word Viewer
      • File
        • Open…
        • Recent Files
        • About
        • Close
      • View
  • ActiveSync Transfer
    • Downloading ActiveSync from the Internet
    • Installing ActiveSync
    • Establishing a First Time ActiveSync Connection
      • ActiveSync COM 1 or 2 Connection
      • ActiveSync IrDA Infrared Connection
      • Using USB/Power Dock Connection
      • An Unsuccessful Connection
    • Establishing Additional ActiveSync Connections
      • Troubleshooting
    • New Partnership Set Up
      • Setting Up a Partnership
        • Synchronized Files
      • Unresolved Files through File Synchronization
        • Renaming Files
      • Connecting as a Guest
    • USB MultiSync
      • Accessing MultiSync Settings
      • USB MultiSync Functions
        • Disconnect Immediately After Synchronization
        • Reconnect After
        • Display Transfer Successful Message
        • Display Transfer Incomplete Message
      • Setting up Partnerships for File Synchronization
        • Avoiding Unresolved Files through File Synchronization
        • Always replace the item on my device
        • Always replace the item on this computer
    • USB MultiSync Connections
      • MultiSync Connection Types
        • Semi-Automated Mode
        • Fully-Automated Mode
        • Disconnect Immediately After Synchronization
        • Reconnect After
      • USB Hub Restrictions
    • Transferring Files Between the Allegro CE and the Desktop PC
      • File Conversion
        • PTab File Converter
      • Remote Allegro File Maintenance
      • Disconnecting
  • 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
  • System Save/Restore Utilities
    • Save System
    • Reset System
    • Restore System
    • Set Factory Defaults
  • Application Command Bars
    • Gaining More Viewing Area on the Screen
      • Moving the Menu Bar and Toolbar
      • Hiding the Taskbar
  • PTab Spreadsheet Program
    • Excel Considerations
    • PTab File Converter
    • 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
      • Edit Menu Options
      • Insert Menu Options
      • Format Menu Options
      • Tools Menu Options
      • Task Menu Options
    • 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
      • Help
    • Automating Tasks
      • Task Dialog Box
      • Run on
      • Tutorial
      • Cell Automating Tasks
      • Variables
      • How to Set and Get Cell Values
      • If Command
      • While Command
      • Automating Tasks Functions Reference
      • Automating Task Examples
    • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Pocket Word/WordPad
    • Command Bar
    • Saving Pocket Word Files
  • Internet Explorer and Inbox
    • Setting up an Internet Connection
    • Using Inbox
  • Calculator Program
  • Terminal Program
    • Creating a New Session
    • Adjusting the Properties
• Chapter 5 Technical Reference
  • Specifications
    • Processor
    • Operating System
    • CE 3.0 Programs Included on Allegro
    • CE .NET Programs Included on Allegro
    • Physical Specifications
    • Communication Ports
    • Internal Expansion Ports
    • Display
    • System Tray Indicators
    • Keyboard
    • Case Design
    • Memory/Storage
    • PC Card Slot
    • Power
    • Sound
    • Clock
    • Certifications
    • Expandability
  • Communication Cable Schematic
• Chapter 6 Software Developer’s Guide for Allegro CE 3.0 and CE .NET
  • CE 3.0 Software Development Tools
    • Microsoft CE 3.0 Embedded Visual Tools
      • Installation
    • Allegro CE 3.0 Software Development Kits (SDKs)
      • Installation
  • 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 CE 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 References
    • Windows CE 3.0 Reference Books
    • Windows CE .NET Reference Books
    • Web Sites
• Chapter 7 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
    • Manufacture Agreement
      • Granting of License
      • Ownership
      • Software Use
      • Copyright
      • Term
      • Acceptance or Disagreement
    • Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA)
• Chapter 8 Expansion Pods
  • Expansion Pods
    • GPS Pod
    • Bar Code Pod
    • 802.11b Pod
    • Bar Code/802.11b Pod
  • GPS Expansion Pod
    • 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-Direction 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
    • 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
    • 802.11b Installation Program
  • Bar Code/802.11b Expansion Pod
    • Getting Started
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