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IBM M71V2 Updating Firmware, Note The latest firmware files can be downloaded off the AML website

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Updating Firmware

The M71V2 has a built-in feature which makes it easy to see when the terminal is out of range of an access point. When the M71V2 goes outside of RF coverage, the following screen appears. When the operator goes back into RF coverage, the “Out of Range” screen will automatically disappear and return the operator to where they left off. This feature is only available when using the built-in terminal emulations described above.

Instructions on selecting the terminal emulation type are described in the Connection Settings section of Chapter 4.

Updating Firmware

The M71V2 has a built-in web server function which makes updating the firmware very simple. If your M71V2 handheld has a firmware version of 1.0.1 or later, you can flash the handheld over the RF network using a standard web browser. The files will be transferred to the M71V2 unit over the RF link and no cables or other software is required. For units with an earlier firmware version, the USB flash utility is required which can be downloaded off the AML website.

To upgrade the M71V2 firmware, the handheld must be on, and connected to the same network as your PC. Open your internet web browser (for example, Internet Explorer) and type the IP address of your M71V2 handheld into the Address box. Once you have successfully connected to the M71V2 you will see a green AML screen (this is generated and sent to your PC by your M71V2 unit). Select the "Reprogram Device Firmware" link. At the bottom of this page, you will see several file options. For each file type, use the radio button to select the type of file being flashed, then attach the file using the browse button (do not unzip the "rdiskxx.gz" file for this operation). Finally, click Submit to start the process (do not turn the power off on your M71V2 until the flash process is completed). When finished, the unit will either create a green OK screen or a red error screen based on the results. If there are errors, try sending the file again before power cycling the unit. If the RF flash utility fails to re-flash the M71V2 unit for any reason, use the USB utility to re-flash the unit, available on the AML website (www.amltd.com).

Note: The latest firmware files can be downloaded off the AML website.

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Contents

M71V2 Wireless Handheld TerminalUser’s Guide Effective Date FebruaryDisclaimer Product Name Model 71V2 Wireless Handheld Terminal Model Number M71V2User’s Guide FCC Declaration of ConformityINTRODUCING THE M71V2 TABLE OF CONTENTSTHE M71V2 RF SERVER LOGIN M71V2 TERMINAL OVERVIEWTHE M71V2 EXPANDED MEMORY HANDHELD TERMINALWhat to Expect Introducing the M71V2Chapter Keys WarrantyGeneral Conventions DescriptionM71V2 Terminal Overview Using the M71V2 KeyboardThis chapter describes the features of the M71V2 terminal ChapterFunction 20 is selected by using the Alt then 0 key Key ValuesFunction 10 is selected using the Func then 0 key and Yellow KeyLock mode on or off, hit Shift then Func To toggle Caps Lock mode on or offIf Function Lock mode is enabled, to toggle Function hit Func then ShiftStandard Range Laser The M71V2 Display ScreenThe M71V2 Scanner Long Range Laser LRAdvanced Long Range Laser ALR Area Imager 2DReading distance for the Standard High Speed Laser Reading distance for the Long Range Laser Reading distance for the Advanced Long Range LaserConversion 1 mil = 0.0254 mm 1 inch = 25.4 mm The M71V2 Scanner LEDReading distance for the 2D Area Imager Laser Classification Scanner information and LabelingLaser Output Power CDRH ClassPage The M71V2 Internal Radio 802.11b Fallback ModeSecurity Issues Interference and CoexistenceInstalling the Optional M71V2 Handle The Optional M71V2 HandleThe M71V2 Communications Ports Description of the RJ-45 10 Pin Connector RS-232Description of the USB Type II Connector Slave only Description of the Infra-Red Detector Array Port IrDAThe M71V2 Cradle DB-9 Pin out RS-232 The M71V2 Cradle’s Communication PortsGND Signal Ground DCD Data Carrier DetectWait WLAN The M71V2 RF Server LoginThe CommandLink Software ChapterConnecting LoginApplications Switching Virtual ConsolesTelnet Console 1 MenusConsole 2 Communications Session or User Program Console 3 Battery Warnings Console 4 Second Telnet SessionTerminal Emulation Console 5 Linux prompt Console 6 User Defined Console 7 RESERVEDUpdating Firmware Note The latest firmware files can be downloaded off the AML websiteReconnect The M71V2 Menu SystemMain Menu ChapterContrast Network Setup Radio Settings WEP Page The Mode setting determines what type of network is in use The Auth setting determines what type of network system you are using Radio Settings WPA-PSK Radio Settings WPA-EAP Certificate Settings TLS Host Server List Simultaneous Hosts ConnectionMultiple Hosts When more than two hosts are defined, the“Connect to Both” option is not available Hosts Log-in Options Terminal Options Terminal Emulation - amltermTerminal Emulation - vt100 / vt220 Page Page Page The Wraparound function tells the terminal to “wrap” long text strings onto multiple lines on the M71V2 screen. This can be very confusing when the data was originally formatted for a 24x80 text screen. This option is unchecked by default Page Page Page Page Terminal Emulation - tn5250 Page Page If you do not save your settings they will be lost when you exit the Network Settings screenPower Management Many users find it better to set the Sleep Timer to zero to prevent closed connectionsDiagnostics Network StatusDisabled Note that this is a very bad connection Note that this is a very good connectionResource Information Ping ServerPage Print Test Label Serial Number Battery StatusFirmware Version Barcode Data Viewer Ping USB Server Hardware TestsBarcode Options Local Settings, Laser & CCD OnlySymbology Settings CODE 39 DECODER Setting the Code 39 Bar CodeCONCATENATE MODE FULL ASCIICONVERT UPC-E TO UPC-A Setting the UPC Bar CodeUPC DECODER CONVERT UPC-A TO EAN-13SEND UPC-A CHECK DIGIT Setting the EAN Bar CodeSEND UPC-E NUMBER SYSTEM SEND UPC-E CHECK DIGITSEND EAN-8 COUNTRY CODE UPC/EAN Supplements SettingsSEND EAN-13 COUNTRY CODE SEND EAN-13 CHECK DIGITREQUIRE UPC SUPPLEMENTS ALLOW 2 DIGITALLOW 5 DIGIT REQUIRE EAN SUPPLEMENTSUSS CHECK DIGIT Setting the I - 2 of 5 Bar CodeINT 2 OF 5 DECODER OPCC CHECK DIGITSET FIXED LENGTH #2 Setting the Codabar Bar CodeSET FIXED LENGTH #1 SET FIXED LENGTH #3CODE 128 DECODER Setting the Code 128 Bar CodeCLSI CHECK DIGIT UCC-128 VERIFICATIONCONCATENATE MODE Setting the Code 93 Bar CodeSetting the MSI/Plessey Bar Code CODE 93 DECODERFIRST CHECK DIGIT MOD MSI/PLESSEY DECODERTWO CHECK DIGITS REQUIRED SEND FIRST CHECK DIGITCODE 11 DECODER Setting the Code 11 Bar CodeSetting the RSS Bar Code TWO CHECK DIGITS REQUIREDApplication Interface RSS14 Active, RSS Limited Active, RSS Expanded ActiveEAN Type Identifier Linkage CharacterDUPLICATE READS ALLOWED ON/OFF Decoder OptionsSEND BAR CODE TYPE ID ON/OFF TERMINATION CHARACTER OVERRIDE ON/OFF Barcode Options Local Settings, 2D Imager OnlySymbology Settings Code Start/StopLength Min Setting the PDF417 Bar CodeCheck Char Length MaxPDF417 Setting the MicroPDF417 Bar CodeSetting the RSS Bar Code Length MinRSS Exp Setting the Composite Bar CodeRSS Lim Length MinCheck Digit Setting the UPC-A Bar CodeUPC-A Num SysExpand Setting the UPC-E Bar CodeUPC-E0 Sup ReqUPC-E1 Setting the EAN/JAN-13 Bar Code5 Dig Sup EAN/JAN-13EAN/JAN-8 Setting the EAN/JAN-8 Bar CodeISBN Check DigitLength Min Setting the 2 of 5s Bar CodesCode 2 of Length MaxMatrix 2 of Setting the Codabar Bar CodeLength Max Length MinISBT Conc Setting the Code 128 Bar CodeCode Length MinCode Setting the MSI/Plessey Bar CodesSetting the Code 93 Bar Code Length MinLength Min Setting the Code 11 Bar CodeCheck Digit Length MaxLength Max Setting the Telepen Bar CodeSetting the PosiCode Bar Code TelepenOnly one of these options can be set to ON Setting the Codablock F Bar CodeA&B, A&B & Lim A, A&B & Lim B Length MinCode 16K Setting the Code 16K Bar CodeSetting the Code 49 Bar Code Length MinAztec Setting the Aztec Bar CodeSetting the QR Code Bar Code Length MinLength Max Setting the Data Matrix Bar CodeSetting the MaxiCode Bar Code Data MatrixCheck Digit Setting the Postal Bar CodesPostnet Planet CodeChina Post Setting the Code 32 Bar CodeJapan Post CP MinTrioptic Setting the Trioptic Bar CodeDecoder Options SEND BAR CODE TYPE ID ON/OFFDUPLICATE READS ALLOWED ON/OFF ON* Enable reading the same bar code multiple timesOFF Disable reading the same bar code twice in a row TERMINATION CHARACTER OVERRIDE ON/OFFTrigger Mode Laser / CCD SettingLR or ALR installed to the Laser Timeout value in seconds. RecommendedTrigger Mode Imager Options 2D Imager OnlyLaser Timeout Read VerifyEnable Bar Code Edit Bar Code Edit OptionsLED Power Red LED LightStrip Trailing Characters 0-9, A-F Code TypeStrip Leading Characters 0-9, A-F Strip Lead/Trail SpacesThe 2D Imager settings are quite extensive and Port Configuration Date/TimeRS232 Printer Only PortIrDA Printer Only IrDA w/ RS232 ScannerM71V2 will not start the internal telnet program Startup OptionsEnable Servers not disable this function if bar code scanning is required Keyboard OptionsEnable Allows scanned data to be routed to the keyboard input buffer. DoLinux Prompt Journaling File System rm -rfTools/Utilities CalculatorForce Sleep Now The M71V2 Expanded Memory Handheld Terminal ChapterThe M71V2 Memory Allocation Diagnostic Menu Firmware VersionThe Links Web Browser Application File Transfer Protocol FTPThe M71V2 Web Server Application Page Under “Start Dir Connect 3270 and 5250 TE Clients Stay-Linked 3270 and 5250 TE ClientsRFGen Application Development Software The M71V2 Tool ChainIndex