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PC System Requirements ...................17 Connecting To PC ....................17 Specifications.................... 20 Using Barcode Scanner ................21 Scanning Barcodes .....................21 Volume Control....................22 Using the Zebex PowerPack ..............23 Backlight......................23 Calculator ......................25 File Transfer ......................26 Function Key Manager ..................29 Preload Manager ....................34 Preload Operation ....................35 Switch........................38...
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Preface About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of the ZEBEX Z-217X Plus Handheld Terminal. ZEBEX Z-217X Plus is at the forefront of handheld terminal technology, and this manual will provide the necessary information on the many and varied options available to you.
ZEBEX Industries Inc. will be under no liability in respect of any defect arising from fair wear and tear, willful damage, negligence, abnormal working conditions, failure to follow the instructions and warnings, or misuse or alteration or repair of the products without written approval.
WARNING Disassembly and Modification Never try to disassemble or modify the device in any way. All servicing should be carried out be qualified Zebex personnel or Zebex- approved engineers. Interior Parts and Components Never touch interior high voltage parts or components. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock.
Selection Type: North America/Japan/Taiwan/Europe Stylus Pen Battery Pack Sling (for stylus Pen) USB Cable (Device to PC) Hand Strip Hand strip Holder Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 7 / 44...
Docking Cradle RS232 Cable (Connect from cradle to PC) Power Adapter USB cable Selection Type: North (From Cradle to PC USB port) America/Japan/Taiwan/Europe Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 8 / 44...
RS232 Cable U.S. Plug head USB cable (From Cradle to PC USB port) Australia Plug head Main Battery Stylus Pen Europe Plug head Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 9 / 44...
Protects the Handheld Terminal from dropping. Battery Main battery Communication port Connect to cradle for communication or charging Memory Expansion Slot MicroSD expansion slot Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 10 / 44...
Power 2. Press to turn the power off and go into the suspend mode. Escape key Press to perform a cancel action. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 11 / 44...
Insert the battery pack as shown and make sure it is aligned correctly. Remove the Battery Push the side lock to unlock the lid and remove the battery pack. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 12 / 44...
Charging by cradle USB Interface AC Power Adapter Jack In RS232/COM port Interface Cradle - rear view LED A LED B Cradle-front view Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 13 / 44...
The LED lit when a battery is inserted into the rear battery slot of the cradle for recharge. It remains lit until the charge is complete. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 14 / 44...
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ON position as illustrated below to turn on the backup battery and avoid the low battery message on the screen. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 15 / 44...
Cold reset will erase ALL pre-configured data on the scanner. Check carefully to make sure you have uploaded all important files to your PC before proceeding with the reset. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 16 / 44...
Attach one end of the cable to the USB interface or RS-232 on the cradle and the other to your PC then plug in the power adapter to the cradle. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 17 / 44...
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You can connect the device directly to your PC, without the need for the cradle, using the Mini USB cable, attaching it to the port on the left hand side of the device. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 18 / 44...
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. About The Product The Z-217X Plus is a compact, ergonomic and durable portable data terminal. It is designed with an integrated wireless communication and 1D laser barcode scanner, touch screen and 29-keys keypad. The design is ideal for the mobile worker as it simple and easy to use anywhere along a supply chain.
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Using Barcode Scanner Scanning Barcodes The Z-217X Plus is a highly versatile tool that can scan a wide range of barcodes but it is imperative that it is used in the correct manner. To scan a barcode: 1.
To set the volume, go to Control Panel and click on Volume and Sound. Or press [SF/Fn] on the keypad; press F1 for volume up or F2 for volume down. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 22 / 44...
ZEBEX INDUSTRIES INC. Using the Zebex PowerPack “PowerPack” designed by Zebex provides an easy to use system management tool. It saves users time and effort in developing applications. The PowerPack management tool is included in each of our WinCE product. It is free of charge and offers useful functions without any programming skills from the users.
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Always ON: This function is used to set the keypad backlight to always on until the system into suspend mode. Always OFF: This function is used to set the backlight to always off. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 24 / 44...
- : Subtraction function. + : Addition function. ﹒ : A decimal point of dot. = :To be equal to, The amount. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 25 / 44...
Select Transfer File Select file need to be transferred, press button for selecting file. Start Transfer: Start transferring file to targeted devices. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 26 / 44...
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1. Select Bluetooth devices for receiving file, select “Connect” for connecting with devices, or select “Disconnect” to disconnect with current devices. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 27 / 44...
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2. Click ” … ” button to select the file need to be transferred, then click ”OK ” button to confirm. Select “Start Transfer” button to start file transferring. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 28 / 44...
Copy Paste Program File : Install application program according to demand, this function can be used for setting up auto-execution. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 30 / 44...
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1. Select the item to be modified by clicking the ”Edit” button to enter the configuration window as below: 2. Select a new functional item and select “OK” to complete setting. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 31 / 44...
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1. Select Program File checkbox and click “Browse” to browse files. 2. Select the software required for auto-execution, then select “OK” to complete the selecting process. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 32 / 44...
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3. The selected program will appear in the column. Select ”OK“ to complete the editing process. When Function Key Manager reappears on the display, the function key is updated with the new program. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 33 / 44...
Remove: Deleting selected functionalities. Browse: Selecting program for preloading, files can be selected from window by clicking Browse buttons. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 34 / 44...
Programs can be selected more than once. 2. Confirming file by clicking “OK” will get back to Preload Manager main page. Then complete its process. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 35 / 44...
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Select by clicking play music.exe program and click ”Up” button to move up the music.exe. Then select by clicking check everything program and click “Down” button to move down check everything program. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 36 / 44...
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Remove a program: In order to remove “open explorer” program, select by clicking program, then select “Remove” by clicking on button to finish command. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 37 / 44...
“Connect” to enter the Wireless Properties screen. Select the network type and enter the passkey then select “OK” to connect to the network. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 38 / 44...
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You may also select “Advanced” tab to setup your preferred networks. To manage your preferred networks, select Up or Down to change their priorities or select delete to delete the network. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 39 / 44...
None (copy to clipboard): Function provide required barcode information to application program, after this function was activated, scanner will read barcode information and save data into clipboard. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 40 / 44...
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Settings: To set the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode for barcode scanner. Press the "Setting" button in the application to start the barcode setting. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 41 / 44...
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"Properties" tab on top to see the barcode parameter value of each kind of barcode. The default values of EAN/UPC code and Code39: Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 42 / 44...
When a SD Card is installed into the device, the program will detect it automatically and make the SD Card selection available. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 43 / 44...
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Backup time may vary depending on the size of data you have on the device. When restoring system, you must select “Yes” to warm boot the device to complete the process. Subject Version Date Page Z-217X Plus User’s Manual 1.00 2014/05/14 44 / 44...