Windows Mobile Handheld Devices

Install the .NET Compact Framework on Windows Mobile Device

Before you begin

  • You must be logged in as the administrator on the Windows Mobile device.
  • Install Microsoft Sync Framework.
  • Install APM Sync Services

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Mobile handheld device, open Internet Explorer, and navigate to the URL http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService, where <machine> is the name or IP address of the server on which APM Sync Services is installed.
    You are redirected automatically to one of the following URLs, and then a download screen appears:
    1. For Windows Mobile devices: http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService/winmodownload.aspx.
  2. Depending on what operating system the devices uses, choose one of the following options:
    • If the device is running Windows Mobile 2003, select PPC2003\NETCFv35.PPC.ARMV4.CAB.
    • If the device is running Windows Mobile 5.0 or later, select WCE500\NETCFv35.WM.ARMV4i.CAB.
    A message appears, asking if you really want to download the file.
  3. Select Yes.
    The file is downloaded, and the .NET Compact Framework is installed. When the installation is complete, a message will appear indicating that the installation is successful and instructing you to restart the device.

Install Microsoft SQL CE on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Mobile handheld device, open Internet Explorer, and then navigate to the URL http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService, where <machine> is the name or IP address of the server on which APM Sync Services is installed.

    You are redirected automatically to one of the following URLs, and then a download screen appears: For Windows Mobile devices: http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService/winmodownload.aspx.

  2. Depending on what operating system the devices uses, choose one of the following options:
    • If the device is running Windows Mobile 2003, select PPC2003\NETCFv35.PPC.ARMV4.CAB.
    • If the device is running Windows Mobile 5.0 or later, select WCE500\NETCFv35.WM.ARMV4i.CAB.
    A message appears, asking if you really want to download the file.
  3. Select Yes.
    The file is downloaded, and the Microsoft SQL CE is installed. When the installation is complete, a message will appear indicating that the installation is successful and instructing you to restart the device.

Install Microsoft Sync Services for ADO.NET on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Mobile handheld device, open Internet Explorer, and navigate to the URL http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService, where <machine> is the name or IP address of the server on which APM Sync Services is installed.
    You are redirected automatically to one of the following URLs, and then a download screen appears:
    1. For Windows Mobile devices: http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService/winmodownload.aspx.
  2. Depending on what operating system the devices uses, choose one of the following options:
    • If the device is running Windows Mobile 2003, select PPC2003\NETCFv35.PPC.ARMV4.CAB.
    • If the device is running Windows Mobile 5.0 or later, select WCE500\NETCFv35.WM.ARMV4i.CAB.
    A message appears, asking if you really want to download the file.
  3. Select Yes.
    The file is downloaded, and the Microsoft Sync Services for ADO.NET is installed. When the installation is complete, a message will appear indicating that the installation is successful and instructing you to restart the device.

Install the APM Mobile Framework on a Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Mobile handheld device, open Internet Explorer, and navigate to the URL http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService, where <machine> is the name or IP address of the server on which APM Sync Services is installed.
    You are redirected automatically to one of the following URLs, and then a download screen appears:
    • For Windows Mobile devices: http://<machine>/MeridiumSyncService/winmodownload.aspx.
  2. Select MFX.APM.<version>.ARM4.CAB, where <version> is the corresponding version of GE Digital APM.
    A message appears, asking if you really want to download the file.
  3. Select Yes.
    The file is downloaded, and the APM Mobile Framework is installed. When the installation is complete, a message will appear indicating that the installation is successful. The APM Mobile Framework screen appears, indicating that no users are available on the Windows Mobile Device yet.

Access Device Settings Screen on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > APM Mobile Framework.
  2. On the APM Mobile Framework screen, select Settings.
    The Device Settings screen appears.

Identify the Sync Server Within the APM Mobile Framework on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. Access the Device Settings screen.
  2. In the Sync Server Name box, type the name or IP address of the server on which APM Sync Services is installed.
    Note: At this point, you can also specify the security query.
  3. Select Sync.
    The Synchronizer screen appears, displaying the progress of the synchronization process. when the synchronization process is complete, a message appears, indicating whether the process was successful.
  4. When the process is complete, select Close.

Specify the Security Query on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. Access the Device Settings screen.
    The Device Settings screen appears, displaying the Sync Server Name and Security Query boxes. The Security Query box is used to store the path to the query that determines who can log into Operator Rounds on the device. Note that the default security query is Security Users, which is stored in the GE Digital APM Catalog folder \\Public\Meridium\Modules\Mobile.
  2. In the Security Query box, enter the path to the query that you want to use to determine who can log into Operator Rounds on the device.

    If the query is stored in the GE Digital APM Catalog folder \\Public\Meridium\Modules\Operator Rounds\Queries\Download Queries, type the name of the query. If the query is stored in a subfolder of the GE Digital APM Catalog folder \\Public\Meridium\Modules\Operator Rounds\Queries\Download Queries, type the path to the query, starting with the first subfolder name.

    For example, if the Chicago Users query is stored in the GE Digital APM Catalog folder \\Public\Meridium\Modules\Operator Rounds\Queries\Download Queries, enter Chicago Users.

    Likewise, if the Chicago Users query is stored in the GE Digital APM Catalog folder \\Public\Meridium\Modules\Operator Rounds\Queries\Download Queries\Users\Chicago, enter Users\Chicago\Chicago Users.

  3. Select Sync.
    The Synchronizer screen appears, displaying the progress of the synchronization process.

Modify User Time-out Value on Windows Mobile Device

By default, if the Windows Mobile Device is left idle for four hours or longer and is not in the process of downloading data, the current Security User will be logged out of the APM Mobile Framework automatically, and the log in screen will be displayed. You can change the default user time-out value via the Device Settings screen to decrease or increase the amount of time a use should remain logged in to the APM Mobile Framework if the device is left idle and is not in the process of downloading data.

Procedure

  1. Access the Device Settings screen.
  2. Use the User Time-out boxes to select or enter the value that represents the amount of time a user should remain logged in to the APM Mobile Framework, if the device is left idle and is not in the process of downloading data.
  3. Select Close.
    The Login screen is highlighted, and your changes to the time-out value are applied.

Install Operator Rounds on Windows Mobile Device

Before you begin

  • You must be signed in as the administrator for the system.
  • Install APM Mobile Framework.

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > APM Mobile Framework.
  2. In the list of available applications, select Install next to Operator Rounds.
    A message appears, asking if you want to install Operator Rounds.
  3. Select Yes.
    The installation process begins. The APM Mobile Framework closes, and the Operator Rounds application is installed.
    Note: After the installation is complete, the APM Mobile Framework reopens automatically and returns you to the APM Mobile Framework screen.

Install the Barcode Add-on on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > APM Mobile Framework.
  2. In the list of available applications, select Install next to Barcode.
    A message appears, asking if you want to install the Barcode add-on.
  3. Select Yes.
    The installation process begins. The APM Mobile Framework closes, and the Barcode add-on is installed.
    Note: After the installation is complete, the APM Mobile Framework reopens automatically and returns you to the APM Mobile Framework screen, where you can enable Barcode scanning.

Enable Barcode Scanning on Windows Mobile Device

Before you begin

Install the Barcode add-on.

Procedure

  1. Access the Device Settings screen.
  2. Select More.
  3. Select Barcode.
    The Barcode Settings screen appears.
  4. Select the Enable Barcode check box.
  5. Select Save.
    Barcode scanning is enabled, and the Device Settings screen is highlighted.

Install the RFID Add-on on Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > APM Mobile Framework.
  2. In the list of available applications, select Install next to RFID.
    A message appears, asking if you want to install the RFID add-on.
  3. Select Yes.
    The installation process begins. The APM Mobile Framework closes, and the RFID add-on is installed.
    Note: After the installation is complete, the APM Mobile Framework reopens automatically and returns you to the APM Mobile Framework screen, where you can enable RFID scanning.

Enable RFID Tag Scanning on Windows Mobile Device

Before you begin

Install the RFID add-on.

Procedure

  1. Access the Device Settings screen.
  2. Select More.
  3. Select RFID.
    The RFID Settings screen appears.
  4. Select the Enable RFID check box.
  5. Select one of the following types of RFID readers that you will use:
    • Intermec
    • Ecom
  6. Depending on your selection in the previous step, select one of the following Tag Type options:
    RFID TypeTag Type
    Intermec
    • EPCC1G2: Select this check box if your RFID tags are classified as Electronic Product Code Class 1 Generation 2 tags.
    • ISO6BG2: Select this check box if your RFID tags are classified as the International Standards Organization 18000-6B Generation 2 tags.
    Ecom
    • NL-TLB30: Select this check box if your RFID reader types are classified as Low Frequency.
    • NH-UNI13: Select this check box if your RFID reader types are classified as High Frequency.
  7. Select Save.
    RFID scanning is enabled, and you are returned to the Device Settings screen.

Install Translations for Operator Rounds on Windows Mobile Device

Before you begin

  • You must be signed in as the administrator for the system.
  • Install APM Mobile Framework.
Note: To deploy translations for Operator Rounds, in addition to completing the following steps, you will also need to ensure that the regional setting on the device is set to the corresponding language.

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > APM Mobile Framework.
  2. In the list of available applications, select Install next to the application that you want to install.
    A message appears, asking if you are sure that you want to install translations for the selected language.
  3. Select Yes.
    The installation process begins. The APM Mobile Framework closes, and the translations are installed.
    Note: After the installation is complete, the APM Mobile Framework reopens automatically and returns you to the APM Mobile Framework screen.

Uninstall APM Mobile Framework on a Windows Mobile Device

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Mobile handheld device, access the Remove Programs feature supplied via the operating system.
  2. In the list of installed programs, select MFX APM Mobile Framework, and then select Remove.
    A message appears, asking if you really want to remove the program.
  3. Select Yes.
    The APM Mobile Framework is removed from the Windows Mobile Device.

Uninstall Applications on a Windows Mobile Device

Complete the following steps to uninstall applications on a Windows Mobile Device.

Procedure

  1. On the Windows Start menu, select Programs > APM Mobile Framework.
  2. In the list of available applications, select Uninstall next to the application that you want to uninstall.
    The Uninstall screen appears, prompting you to enter your username and password.
  3. In the User ID box, enter your username.
    The Uninstall button is enabled.
  4. In the Password box, enter your password.
    Note: If the credentials that you enter are not associated with a Security User who is a Super User or member of the MI Operator Rounds Administrator Security Group, a message will appear, indicating that you do not have the privileges required to uninstall the application.
  5. Select Uninstall.
    The uninstallation process begins. The APM Mobile Framework, and the selected application is uninstalled.

Upgrade Windows Mobile Handheld Device

After you upgrade the APM Sync Server, you will need to upgrade each Windows Mobile Device that connects to that server. This can be done by initiating a synchronization operation from within the APM Mobile Framework or from within Operator Rounds on each device that needs to be upgraded. After any updated data has been transferred to the server, a message will appear in the synchronization log, indicating that the server has been updated and that an update of the handheld components needs to be performed. The update will begin automatically.

During the update process, depending upon the device's operating system, messages may appear indicating that the GE Digital APM components are already installed and that they need to be reinstalled. if you see these messages, you must select the Yes button. One message will appear for each component that is installed (i.e., APM Mobile Framework, Operator Rounds, and the Barcode and/or RFID add-ons). On other device operating systems, however, these messages do not appear, and the APM Mobile Framework closes automatically to allow the upgrade process to be completed.

When the upgrade process is complete, some of the applications that were previously installed will be reinstalled and updated automatically to the version to which you upgraded. In addition, any settings that were previously configured will be retained (e.g., the name of the security query). You will be redirected to the Operator Rounds login screen, where you can log in and begin using the Operator Rounds application. You will then need to go to the Add/Remove Applications window and upgrade any remaining add-ons.

Note:

You are not required to update Windows Mobile Device all at once or within a specific time frame after upgrading the GE Digital APM Sync Server. If desired, you can simply allow the update to occur automatically the next time users synchronize with the server.