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Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started, provides information on getting the vehicle computer up and running for the first
time.
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Chapter 2, Installation, provides instructions for installing the vehicle computer in a forklift, on a wall or on a
desktop. Provides instructions for installing accessories.
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Chapter 3, Operating the VC5090, explains how to use the vehicle computer. This includes instructions for
powering on and resetting the vehicle computer, entering and capturing data.
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Chapter 4, Wireless Applications, provides instructions for using and configuring the mobile computer on a
wireless network.
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Chapter 5, Using Bluetooth, explains how to use Bluetooth functionality on the vehicle computer.
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Chapter 6, ActiveSync, provides instructions for installing and configuring ActiveSync.
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Chapter 7, Application Development and Deployment, provides instructions for installing the Device
Configuration Package (DCP) for the VC5090 and the SMDK for C on the host computer and downloading
software files to the mobile computer.
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Chapter 8, Staging and Provisioning, provides instructions for staging and provisioning the vehicle computer.
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Chapter 9, Maintenance and Troubleshooting, includes instructions on cleaning and storing the vehicle
computer, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during vehicle computer operation.
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Appendix A, Specifications, includes a table listing the technical specifications for the vehicle computer.
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Appendix B, Software Configuration, includes special configuration instruction for third party software used
with the vehicle computer.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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“Vehicle computer” refers to the VC5090 series of vehicle computers.