Itron Tech GOBOOK Q100 user manual

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ITRONIX ITRONIX ITRONIX GoBook Handheld Computer
ITRONIX ITRONIX
Multidock Communications Cradle
User Guide
for the GoBook Q100
Please read these instructions before using this equipment

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© Copyright 2004 Itronix Corporation All Rights Reserved The information in this document is copyright and may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying or otherwise without prior permission from the copyright holder, Itronix Corporation. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors and omissions neither is any liability assumed for damage resul

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MULTIDOCK COMMUNICATIONS CRADLE FOR THE GOBOOK Q•100 Introduction The Multidock Communications Cradle is an optional device used with the GoBook Q•100 handheld computer. It is designed for indoor use in an office-type environment. The Multidock Communications Cradle provides battery charging, convenient storage and network data communication for up to six handheld computers without the need for a PC. Available Cables and Accessories • The Multidock Communications Cradle comes with up to three po

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RJ45 Jack 115VAC / 230VAC (Ethernet Connector) Selector Switch Multidock Back View Data Activity Status Link Status LED (Yellow) LED (Green) Docking Connector Multidock Pocket Front View Ethernet Connector Features of the Multidock Communications Cradle When attached to external power, the Multidock Communications Cradle will simultaneously charge up to six GoBook Q•100 handheld computers and allow USB data communication to the handheld computers through one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet connection. Pow

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• Each unit charges independently of the others • Charge status is indicated by the Charge Status LED on the handheld computer • When no handheld computers are inserted, the power supply and power supply fan turn off automatically. They turn on automatically when a handheld computer is inserted in the Multidock Communications Cradle Ethernet • Each Multidock pocket provides a USB host data connection to each handheld computer for direct Ethernet connection • One RJ45 Ethernet port to connect to

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Ethernet Setup To setup the Q•100 Multidock Communications Cradle for Ethernet connectivity, you will first need to download the following files from http://www.itronix.com/ product_support/downloads.asp to your Q•100 computer(s): • pscradle-Itonix-x.xarmppc.CAB (x.x represents the latest version of this file) • the latest image files for the Operating System and Q•100 To install and configure the PSCradle software on the Q•100: 1 Click the pscradle-Itronix-x.x.armppc.CAB file to install the PS

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Maintaining the Multidock Communications Cradle CAUTION There are no user serviceable parts inside the Multidock Communications Cradle or handheld computer. Do not attempt to open either unit. Although the Q•100 computer is rugged, waterproof and sealed against the rain, dirt and dust, the Multidock Communications Cradle is not. The Multidock Communications Cradle is intended to be used indoors. Recommended Precautions for the Multidock Communications Cradle We recommend the following precautio

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