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Page 1 - Technical Reference

IT-2000D(DOS version)Technical ReferenceManual(Version 1.00 )April 1998Casio Computer Co., Ltd.Copyright ©1998. All rights reserved.

Page 2 - Table of Contents

101.2.2 Supported SoftwareThe software used with this terminal can be divided into two categories: the system software thatincludes the BIOS, OS, and

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1006.4.2 Startup MethodFormatHWWMAN [Option]KEYPAD [Option]Start option/R Cancels the residence.To make each driver resident in the main memory, ma

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1016.5 PenMouse Driver6.5.1 OverviewThe PenMouse driver (PENMOUSE.DRV) simulates the operation of the mouse driver (INT33h)specific to the persona

Page 5 - About trademarks

1026.5.2 Startup MethodThe PenMouse driver is supplied as an SDK. Before use, copy it to the F-ROM drive (D:) or RAMdisk (A:). To load the PenMouse d

Page 6 - 1.1.3 Software

103The functions supported by this driver are summarized below.Function DescriptionInitializeReturns information as to whether the mouse can be used a

Page 7 - 1.1.4 Basic Specifications

104Set Cursor PositionPlaces the cursor at the specified positionInput:AX = 4CX = X coordinate of the cursor positionDX = Y coordinate of the cursor p

Page 8 - 1.1.5 Model Name

105Set X RangeDetermines the range of cursor movement on the screen (maximum andminimum in the X direction).Input:AX = 7CX = X coordinate of the left

Page 9 - 1.2.1 Hardware Block Diagram

106Set User HandlerSets up the interrupt condition required to call the corresponding subroutinein the application program as well as the subroutine t

Page 10 - 1.2.2 Supported Software

107Set MouseResolution(Dummy Function)Sets up the factor by which cursor movement on the screen reflects actualmouse displacement. This is a dummy fun

Page 11 - Development Tool Libraries

108Restore MouseInformation(Dummy Function)Restores the mouse driver conditions that have been saved by "GetMouse Information". This is a du

Page 12 - 1.3 Precautions

109Get CRT PageNumber(Dummy Function)Acquires the CRT page number in which to display the cursor. This is adummy function.Input:AX = 30Output:NoneDisa

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11TFORMAT.EXE Basic drive (C:) F-ROM drive formatterUtilitiesFor information about the utilities refer to Chapter 8 "Utility".File name Stor

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1107. Application Development7.1 OverviewThis terminal uses the IBM PC/AT architecture. The actual display size is 192 (H) x 384 (V) pixels,internal

Page 15 - 2.1.1 Software Configuration

1117.2 Notes on Developing ApplicationAny program that uses the COM port must turn on the power to it in advance using the systemlibrary. The power

Page 16 - 2.1.2 Memory Map

1127.3 Development Environment7.3.1 Development EnvironmentTo develop application programs a 16-bit compiler, Microsoft C/C ++ 7.0 or later, and a c

Page 17 - 2.1.3 Drive Configuration

1137.3.3 Simulation DriverAs explained above, the libraries for this terminal only control hardware that is compatible with theIBM PC/AT. This is imp

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114 7.4 Program Development ProcedureThe following diagram shows the basic procedural flow used to develop an application program thatruns on this t

Page 19 - 2.2.1 Overview

1157.4.1 Creation of Execution FileApplication developers should develop programs using MS-DOS, IBM PC/AT BIOS and variousapplication development l

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116Next, create the execution file with the following procedure.C: SAMPLE>cl -c -Zip -Otin -Ic: IT-2000 include test.cMicrosoft (R) C/C++ Optimizin

Page 21 - 2.2.2 Power ON Process

1177.4.2 Debugging Through SimulationAn application is debugged using the simulation driver. The configuration of simulation drivers to beloaded vari

Page 22 - System Menu Boot Process

118The following shows the result after the system driver was installed as the resident simulation driverand the sample program was executed. Fig

Page 23 - ON Factors

119course be performed using Microsoft's CodeView debugger.For more information about each simulation driver refer to Chapter 7.5 "Simulatio

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121.3 PrecautionsIf reading the internal clock with INT21h the significant data should include and be limited to the seconds digits. On this terminal

Page 25 - 2.2.3 Power OFF Process

120 Use the debugger as required. DEBUG.COM, which is the standard MS-DOS debugger, is storedon the backup CD-ROM. If it is transferred onto the user

Page 26 - OFF Factors

121 How to create a card for installation :Make an appropriate directory on the ATA card and copy the application program, filesthat are used by this

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1227.5 Simulation DriverThe simulation driver is used to develop on a personal computer the application programs that runon the IT-2000.The applicati

Page 28 - Battery Operation Scheme

1237.5.1 System Driver Simulator (SYSDRVP.COM)OverviewThis simulation driver simulates the operation of the system driver on the personal computer.

Page 29 - Low Voltage Level

124Startup MethodThis utility is included in the SDK. Since this is a memory-resident type COM execution file,it should only be used if it resides in

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1257.5.2 Hardware Window Manager Simulator (HWWMANP.COM)OverviewThis simulator simulates only the display functions of the keypad driver on a PC. It

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1267.5.3 Keypad Driver Simulator (KEYPADP.COM)OverviewThis simulator will simulate the keypad driver and keypad library on a PC.File name KEYPAD

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127Termination Codes and MessagesTermination code Message Description00 NORMAL END Normal termination01 ABNORMAL END SYSDRVP or HWWMANP is not install

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128Displaying Simulated KeypadIf this utility is initiated with the G/ option, a simulated keypad will be drawn in the positionspecified by the X coor

Page 34 - Auto Power OFF Function (APO)

129About Hexadecimal Code InputEven if the keypad is active, key input using the mouse is disabled for the simulator on the PC if the/G option is not

Page 35 - DOZE/RUN Transit Function

13This system will not execute an alarm indication for an LB2 event (low sub-battery voltage) orLB3 event (low SRAM card battery voltage). Therefore,

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1307.6 Library7.6.1 OverviewSince the IBM PC/AT architecture has been adopted in this system, all libraries including graphiclibrary supported by Mi

Page 37 - Replacement of Batteries

1317.6.2 System LibraryOverviewThe IT-2000 has various types of devices that can be controlled by the HT-generic software whichis built upon the base

Page 38 - Main Battery Recharge

132List of LibrariesThe following functions are supplied in the system library:Function Page Function PageAcquisition of BIOS Version 132 Software Car

Page 39 - 2.3.1 Display Unit

133Acquisition of Memory Device SizeIf the memory device size is designated, the total capacity of the DRAM and the number ofNAND FROM chips is read.

Page 40 - Contrast Adjustment

134SYNTAXint SYS_SetLcdContrast(int nValue);INPUTnValue = Correction value to be setOUTPUT= 0 Normal= -2 No response from KBC.= -3 VxD n

Page 41 - 2.3.2 EL Backlight

135Switching Over COM2 ChannelIR, 14-pin, or 3-pin communication interface can be selected on the COM2 port. However,since the 3-pin interface is an o

Page 42 - 2.3.3 Touch Panel

136Setting/Acquisition of Reason Mask for RebootTo acquire the reboot request reason, enable or disable “mounting on I/O Box” or use of the CIsignal f

Page 43 - 2.3.4 Disk

137Setting ABO TimeThe ABO (Auto Backlight OFF) function is used to automatically turn off the backlight if neitherkey entry nor touch-panel entry is

Page 44 - PC Card Drive

138Setting ABC (Auto Backlight Control) StatusThe ABC (Auto Backlight Control) function is used to sense the ambient light intensity andautomatically

Page 45 - 2.3.5 Serial Communication

139Setting/Acquisition of ABC ThresholdThe ABC (Auto Backlight Control) function is used to sense the ambient light intensity andautomatically turns O

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14 Do not input “^P” from the DOS prompt. If it is input, “^P” requests DOS to redirect consoleoutput to printer. However, the IT-2000 does not h

Page 47 - 2.3.6 PC Card

140Backlight ON/OFFThis function is used to forcibly turn ON or OFF the backlight. If turned ON by this function, thebacklight will remain on until Ba

Page 48 - Card Lock Switch

141Setting Buzzer VolumeSets the buzzer volume to one of four levels: Large/Medium/Small/OFF.SYNTAXint SYS_SetBuzzerVolume(int nVolume);INPUTnVolume =

Page 49 - 2.3.7 Clock Timer

142Acquisition of Device Power StatusAcquires the current power conditions (ON/OFF) of each device. SYNTAXint SYS_GetDevicePower(int Device);INPUTDev

Page 50 - 2.3.8 Buzzer

143Software Card LockSets or acquires the Lock/Unlock status of the software-type card lock switch.This machine has a card lock mechanism that is on t

Page 51 - 2.3.9 Barcode Reader

144Acquisition of Connector StatusAcquires the connection setting of the I/O Box and AC adaptor.SYNTAXint SYS_GetConnectorStatus(int nType);INPUTnType

Page 52 - IrDA 1.1

145Acquisition of Reboot ReasonUsed to acquire the reason the system was rebooted.SYNTAXint SYS_GetPowerOnFactor();INPUTNoneOUTPUTb0 Power keyb1 Res

Page 53 - 2.3.11 Keys

146Setting Cancellation of Next Resume ProcessSets the power-on process (Resume/Boot) for each power OFF reason. The default setting isResume On.SYNTA

Page 54 - 2.3.12 Sensors

147Request of Suspend (Software-triggered OFF)Used to turn off the system with the software. If there is a need to specify the next boot-upprocess, co

Page 55 - 3. System Menu

148OUTPUT= 0 Normal= -1 Parameter errorNote :Auto Power OFF will work if the power control function is active. For more information about thepow

Page 56 - 3.3 List of Functions

149SYNTAXint SYS_SetAlarm(int hour, int min, int sec);INPUThour = hours (in decimal number)min = minutes (in decimal number)sec = seconds (

Page 57 - 3.4 Key Click Sound Setup

152. Basic Software2.1 Overview2.1.1 Software ConfigurationThe following diagram shows the software configuration of the IT-2000.

Page 58 - 3.5 Buzzer Volume Setup

150Resetting AlarmThis function prohibits an INT4Ah interrupt by internally calling INT1Ah (Ah = 7).Note that neither the time data set for the RTC is

Page 59 - 3.6 Contrast Adjustment

151Note :The power ON alarm set with this function will be reset if rebooting occurs because the resetbutton is pressed or due to the software.Setting

Page 60 - 3.7 Auto Backlight Setup

152Setting Key Click Sound ONThis function is used by application program to turn ON the key click sound. An example of the useis, when an button imag

Page 61 - 3.8 Auto Power OFF Setup

1537.6.3 Keypad LibraryOverviewThis library is used to make an entry through the keypad or acquire the coordinates on thescreen being touched. Note

Page 62 - 3.9 Touch Panel Calibration

154Keypad DriverAs internal process, this library calls the keypad driver (KEYPAD.EXE). The relation among thislibrary, the keypad driver and BIOS is

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155 Fig. 7.15KeycodeASCII keycodes can be acquired

Page 64 - 3.10 YMODEM Utility

156Acquisition of coordinatesThe coordinates of a position touched can be acquired. However, while the keypad is beingdisplayed, it is only possible t

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157Input acceptance modeThere are two modes for accepting key inputs, as follows: DOWN acceptance modeIn this mode the area touched in the pen-down a

Page 66 - Operations

158Clearing the bufferIf the key buffer clear command is issued while the keypad is being touched, processing for thecurrent operation will also be ca

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159 About the buffer clearConsider the appropriate timing to clear the buffer. If the buffer clear command is issued after thedown coordinates are ac

Page 68 - 3.11 FLINK Command

162.1.2 Memory MapThe memory map of the IT-2000 is as follows. Fig. 2.2Extended MemoryROM BIOSNAND DISK BIOS/VGA BIOS

Page 69 - Operation

160List of Input FunctionsPage Function Description160 KEY_CheckExist Checks if the keypad driver is installed161 KEY_Read Acquires a key code or coor

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161Readout from Key BufferAcquires a key code or coordinates which have been acquired from the key buffer. If the buffercontains neither a key code no

Page 71 - 3.12 System Date/Time Setup

162Checking Key Buffer ContentChecks if a key code or coordinates are in the buffer. If either is present, the key code or coordinateswill be returned

Page 72 - 3.13 Command Prompt

163Key Buffer ClearClears both the system buffer and key BIOS buffer. If coordinate input by pen touch is continued,coordinate values selected until t

Page 73 - 3.14 RAM Disk Size Change

164 Acquisition of Number of Keypad Being DisplayedAcquires the number of the currently displayed keypad.SYNTAXint KEY_GetPadState(void);INPUTNone

Page 74 - Others Invalid

165Acquisition of Input Acceptance ModeAcquires the acceptance mode currently set.SYNTAXint KEY_GetInputMode(void);INPUTNoneOUTPUTKDC_MODEDOWN(0) DO

Page 75 - 3.15 Disk Format

166Acquisition of Coordinates Input ModeAcquires the coordinates input mode currently set. SYNTAXint KEY_GetCoordinateMode(void);INPUTNoneOUTPUT0 D

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167OUTPUT= 0 Normal termination= -1 Input parameter errorPlaces of replacement Fig. 7.16Butt

Page 77 - 3.16 System Initialization

168EXAMPLE#include “padlib.h”KEYINFO keydata[10];KEYLIST keylist;int retcode, i;for (i = 0; i < countof(keydata); i++) { keydata[i].keycode = xx

Page 78 - 3.17 Password Entry

169Deleting Enhanced KeysDeletes the data of the specified enhanced key. Only the frame will be remained.SYNTAXint KEY_DelExtKey(int keyno, KEYLIST *k

Page 79 - 4.1 Overview

172.1.3 Drive ConfigurationThe drive configuration differs for each model as described in the following: If F-ROM drive is supportedRAM diskDrive A:[

Page 80 - Basic Drive

1707.6.4 OBR LibraryOverviewThe OBR library is used to control the OBR (Barcode Reader) from application programs developedby the user with the C lan

Page 81 - Example of CONFIG.SYS

171Reception BufferThis library uses two reception buffers, as shown below, so that during the processing (read) of oneof the received barcodes the ne

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172DT-9650BCRReception BufferUse the buffer provided in the OBR library to receive OBR codes.Reception Data FormatThe reception data format is defined

Page 83 - Example of AUTOEXEC.BAT

173Initialization of OBRInitializes the COM port to establish a connection with the OBR, and turns on the power to the COMport.SYNTAX#include "ob

Page 84 - 4.3 Card Boot

174Transmission of CommandTransmits a command represented by a single ASCII code to the OBR. Various options including"Readout mode", "

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175Readout of Received DataAcquires the first barcode in the reception buffer and writes it to the specified buffer. The receptiondata SYNTAX is as fo

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176Setting Operation Mode / DT-9650BCROverviewOn this OBR various settings, as listed below, can be made through command transmission.(For a list of t

Page 87 - 5.1 Overview

177Power-save Mode Control CommandUsed to control the power-save mode of the OBR. See the following diagram.Example F

Page 88 - 5.2 Keyboard Control

178Command List (Italic and bold letters indicate default value)1 Specifying the number of read digitsNo. of digits Command

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179NW-7 start/stop code Transfer Not transfer Change codes to uppercase characters

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18 If F-ROM drive is not supportedRAM diskDrive A:[Read and Write] This drive is readied for use after the RAM disk size is specified fromthe System M

Page 91 - 5.4 Sensor Control

180 NW-7 C/DDisable check (without changing the transfer function) Enable check/Transfer E

Page 92 - 5.5 Backlight Control

181DT-9656BCRReception BufferUse the buffer provided in the OBR library to receive OBR codes.Reception Data FormatThe reception data format is defined

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182List of FunctionsPage Function Description182 OBR_Open Initialization of COM port and power on182 OBR_Close Release of COM port and power off183 OB

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183Transmission of CommandTransmits a command to the OBR. Only one command should be specified in each commandtransmission session. Various options in

Page 95 - 6.1 Overview

184Readout of Received DataAcquires the first barcode in the reception buffer and writes it to the specified buffer. The receptiondata SYNTAX is as fo

Page 96 - 6.2.2 Startup Method

185Setting Operation Mode / DT-9656BCROverviewOn the OBR various settings, as listed below, can be made through command transmission.(For a list of ac

Page 97 - 6.3.1 Function

186Command ListItemCommandDefault Read all codesA0 -- UPC onlyJ1 -- UPC + 2 digits of supplemental onlyJ2 -- UPC + 5 digits of supplemental onlyJ3

Page 98 - 6.3.2 Startup Method

187 UPC-A 13 digits: Transfer all 12 digits: Not transfer "0" header for adjusting the

Page 99 - 6.4.1 Function

1888.Read time Infinite 2 sec 4 sec 6 sec 8 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 secY0Y1Y2Y3Y4Y5Y6Y7Yes--------------9.Contrastof normal/reverse Normal contra

Page 100 - 6.4.2 Startup Method

189 CODE93 Not transfer Transfer2M3MYes-- CODE128 N

Page 101 - 6.5.1 Overview

192.2 Basic System Operation2.2.1 OverviewBasic operation of this system on the terminal consists of the suspend/resume process and bootprocess oper

Page 102 - 6.5.2 Startup Method

1908. Utility8.1 OverviewThe development kit contains some utility programs to be used as required. Calculator UtilityCalculator program including

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1918.2 Calculator UtilityOverviewUse this calculator utility for decimal calculations. The result of calculation can be acquiredfrom the application

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192Condition of OperationThis utility requires two pages (32 Kbytes) of EMS memory and the driver, hardware windowmanager (HWWMAN.EXE) and keypad (KEY

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1938.3 Clock UtilityOverviewThe clock utility is used to reference the current time, set the date and time, or set an alarm.This utility is provided

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194Condition of OperationThis utility requires two pages (32 Kbytes) of EMS memory and the driver, hardware windowmanager (HWWMAN.EXE) and keypad (KEY

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1958.4 Calendar UtilityOverviewUse this calendar utility for referring to dates. This utility is provided as an EXE file and should beactivated as co

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1968.5 FLINK UtilityOverviewThe FLINK Utility is used to perform communication either between the IT-2000 and PC, orbetween two IT-2000s by means of

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1978.5.1 Communication Parameter Setup Command (/L={,,,}Sets up command parameters according to the command specified next to "=". If the

Page 110 - 7.1 Overview

198Example of specificationFLINK /L={4M, 20, }Meaning:Communication will be performed with a maximum IrDA speed of 4 Mbps, the wait timeuntil the conn

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1998.5.2 File Transmission (/S)FunctionThis function transmits a file from the terminal machine to the host machine. If the directoryspecified by the

Page 112 - 7.3 Development Environment

2Table of ContentsPreface 5Chapter1Overview 61.1Feature of System 61.1.1 Development Concept 61.1.2 Hardware 61.1.3 Software 61.1.4Basic Specification

Page 113 - 7.3.3 Simulation Driver

20The following table summarizes the power-on processes provided for this terminal.System Menu bootprocessAlways executes CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT

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200Example of specifications of storage destination directory nameSpecification of root directory D:Specification of sub-directory D: TEST BINIncorrec

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2018.5.3 File Reception (/R)FunctionThis function receives a file from the host. The objective file name is specified by the full pathname(including

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202Note:If the terminal (reception) side has a file with the identical name, this command will forciblyoverwrite that file. However, this overwrite op

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2038.5.4 File Append (/A)FunctionThis function appends (concatenates) a file on the terminal to the end of a specified file on the host.The objective

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2048.5.5 File Deletion (/D)FunctionThis function deletes a file on the host.Startup MethodFLINK /D[Option] deleted pathname [deleted pathname...]Opti

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2058.5.6 File Move/Rename (/N)FunctionThis function moves a file within the same drive or renames the file on the host. A file cannot bemoved into a

Page 120 - D:>debug aplic.exe

2068.5.7 Idle StartFunctionThis function passes the right of communication request to the terminal and enters the commandreception wait state. This f

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207Termination Codes and MessagesIn the following table, termination codes and their error messages returned by FLINK.EXEare described.Error Code Erro

Page 122 - 7.5 Simulation Driver

208Note:Besides the detail codes which are defined in File Error (INT21h) above, other error codes may bereturned as fatal error code of DOS.Protocol

Page 123 - Function

2098.6 XY UtilityOverviewThe XY utility is used to perform communication either between an IT-2000 and PC, or betweentwo IT-2000 terminals by means o

Page 124 - Startup Method

212.2.2 Power ON ProcessOverviewThe ON process is provided to make the system ready for use (ON state). The actual process variesdepending on the set

Page 125 - Operating Conditions

210About time stamping of files:This utility supports the function to exchange time stamp information between the transmitted fileand received file. T

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211CommandAlways specify /S or /R. This command must be specified as the first parameter./R | /S Transmission or reception specification/R: File re

Page 127 - About Coordinate Input

212/BN Specification of a baud rate (If omitted, 2 (9600 bps) is employed.)N = 0: 2,400 bps1: 4,800 bps2: 9,600 bps3: 19,200 bps4: 23,040 bps5:

Page 128 - Displaying Simulated Keypad

213Example of specificationsXY /SY A: WORK TEST.DATTransfers “A: WORK TEST.DAT” at transmissionside. “TEST.DAT” can be copied in the currentdirectory

Page 129 - About Hexadecimal Code Input

2148.7 Remaining Battery Voltage Display UtilityOverviewThe remaining battery voltage display utility is used to monitor the remaining voltage of t

Page 130 - 7.6 Library

215Condition of OperationThis utility requires two pages (32 Kbytes) of EMS memory and the driver, hardware windowmanager (HWWMAN.EXE) and keypad (KEY

Page 131 - 7.6.2 System Library

2168.8 Reverse Video UtilityOverviewThis utility is used to change the entire screen to reverse video.From the nature of the FSTN semi-transmittive t

Page 132 - Acquisition of BIOS Version

2178.9 COM2KEY UtilityOverviewThis utility is a debug tool that allows key input at the DOS prompt.If this utility is resident in memory, the data en

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218APPENDIX A TFORMAT.EXEIn this chapter, TFORMAT.EXE, the formatter for F-ROM drive (D:) of IT-2000, is explained.The TFORMAT.EXE is necessary to fo

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219APPENDIX B PC Card DriverIn this chapter, each PC card driver which is called by CONFIG.SYS or by AUTOEXEC.BAT isexplained. These PC card driver

Page 135 - Switching Over COM2 Channel

22 System Menu Boot ProcessPressing the RESET switch sets the drive C: as the current drive, and MS-DOS is loaded fromthat drive. As a result, the Sys

Page 136 - Reboot Request

220Card Identification (CARDID.EXE)This client device driver detects the insertion and removal of PC cards, automatically determines thecard type upon

Page 137 - Acquisition of ABO Time

221Refer to ATA Driver Modes section which follows.Card Service Power Management Enabler (CS_APM.EXE)CS_APM.EXE is a DOS-based background task that en

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222APPENDIX C Acquisition of Suspend/Resume Event and Power StatusOverviewSuspend/Resume event is notified by multiplex interrupt (INT2Fh). If any e

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223Acquisition of Power StatusApplication can acquire current power status by calling APM BIOS through the interrupt INT15h.The following power status

Page 140 - Backlight ON/OFF

224DX = Remaining battery life - time unitbit 15 = 0 : Time unit is in second.1 : Time unit is in minutebits 14 to 0 = value for second or mi

Page 141 - Acquisition of Buzzer Volume

23Note: The RESET switch can be used not only for initiating the System Menu but also as the forcedrestart witch when the user application program und

Page 142 - Device Power ON/OFF

24 Auto Power ON function (only affects the resume process) activated by alarmThe system power can be turned on (resumed) at the specified time by mea

Page 143 - Software Card Lock

252.2.3 Power OFF ProcessOverviewTurns off the system power. However, the power to all the devices is not turned off and some can beused for storing

Page 144 - Key Click Sound ON/OFF

26OFF FactorsThe OFF factors refer to various causes that make the system enter the OFF state (suspend state), asfollows:OFF factor Description Suspen

Page 145 - Acquisition of Reason for OFF

27Note:Hold down the Power switch for more than one second until the power is off. This is done toprevent the power from accidentally being turned off

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282.2.4 Battery Voltage Monitoring ProcessThis terminal uses a main battery (lithium-ion battery pack) for driving the main unit, and a primarysub-

Page 147 - Setting APO Time

29Low Voltage LevelThe IT-2000 continuously monitors the voltage of the main battery, the primary sub-battery, and theSRAM card battery. This allows a

Page 148 - Setting Status of Alarm

33.11 FLINK Command 683.12 System Date/Time Setup 713.13 Command Prompt 723.14 RAM Disk Size Change 733.15 Disk Format 753.16 System Initialization 77

Page 149 - Acquisition of Alarm Setting

30Main Battery Voltage MonitoringIf the main battery voltage reaches LB1, the system issues a warning buzzer. If this warning buzzersounds, either sta

Page 150 - Resetting Alarm

31For information about the method used to replace the main battery refer to Chapter 2.2.6 “How to Replace or Recharge Batteries”.Sub-battery Voltage

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32Acquiring Power Status through Battery Status Acquisition UtilityWith the battery status acquisition utility the user can be advised of the current

Page 152 - Setting Key Click Sound ON

332.2.5 Low Consumption Current ProcessThis terminal has (1) the APM BIOS installed to provide a low-power consumption capability.It works in combi

Page 153 - Keypad Library

34Auto Power OFF Function (APO)This function automatically shifts the system to the OFF state (suspend state) if no event has takenplace for a specifi

Page 154 - Transition of Keypad State

35DOZE/RUN Transit FunctionOn this terminal the system will reduce the clock speed of the built-in CPU if no activity (access tothe touch panel, keys,

Page 155 - Acceptance timing of keycode

36Note:If the power management function is disabled by the system library, the Auto Power OFF function(APO) is also disabled. This is because both the

Page 156 - Resume-On process

372.2.6 How to Replace or Recharge BatteriesReplacement of BatteriesThe method used to replace the main battery, sub-battery, and SRAM card battery

Page 157 - Key click sound

38Note:The SRAM card is supplied power by the main battery when it is installed in the main unit. Thismeans that the SRAM card can be used normally as

Page 158 - Registering an expanded key

392.3 Supported Devices2.3.1 Display UnitHardware ConfigurationLCD FSTN semi-transparent liquid crystal displayResolution 192 x 384 dotsTone B/W 16

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4Chapter8 Utility 1908.1 Overview 1908.2 Calculator Utility 1918.3 Clock Utility 1938.4 Calendar Utility 1958.5 FLINK Utility 1968.5.1 Communication P

Page 160 - List of Input Functions

40Software FunctionsStandard Video BIOS is supported. This supports the following video modes:Mode No Mode Type Characters Resolution Colors Memory Se

Page 161 - Readout from Key Buffer

412.3.2 EL BacklightOverviewThis terminal has the following functions to control the backlight. For more information refer toChapter 5, “Keyboard Con

Page 162 - Checking Key Buffer Content

422.3.3 Touch PanelHardware ConfigurationMethod : Analog type touch panelResolution : 192 x 384 dotsSoftware FunctionTo enable application programs

Page 163 - Key Buffer Clear

432.3.4 DiskTypes of DiskType Drive name CapacityRAM disk A 0 to 1920 KbytesBasic drive C 768 KbytesF-ROM disk D 0, 4, 8, 12, 16 or 24 MbytesPC card

Page 164 - Setting Input Acceptance Mode

44F-ROM DriveThe F-ROM drive is supported as a disk for which both read and write operations are possible (onlyfor models with the F-ROM drive). Vario

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452.3.5 Serial CommunicationAvailable InterfacesPort I/O Address Name Uses RemarkCOM1 3F8h-3FFh 8-pin serial I/F Connection with a barcodereader or

Page 166 - Registering Enhanced Keypad

46COM2Either the 14-pin serial I/F or IrDA 1.0 can be assigned to this COM2 port depending on the systemlibrary setup. Both the 14-pin serial I/F and

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472.3.6 PC CardHardware OverviewStandard Conforms to PCMCIA Release 2.1Register compatibility Has register compatibility with Intel 82365SL StepSlot

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48Card Lock SwitchThe IT-2000 has a card lock switch to prevent accidental removal of the card. Any card can be madeusable only after it has been inse

Page 169 - Deleting Enhanced Keys

492.3.7 Clock TimerClock BIOS00h to 07h of the INT1Ah function are compatible with the IBM PC/AT.Since INT1Ah can be called in the C language, an ala

Page 170 - OBR Library

5PrefaceThe IT-2000 Technical Reference Manual (hereinafter referred to as this document) is provided toassist the user in developing programs to run

Page 171 - Reception Buffer

502.3.8 BuzzerThis terminal is provided with a buzzer function that is compatible, via an appropriate interface, withthe IBM PC. The application side

Page 172 - DT-9650BCR

512.3.9 Barcode ReaderOverviewThe IT-2000 supports the following two Casio OBR (Optical Barcode Reader) models:DT-9650BCR ( Pen scanner )DT-9656BCR (

Page 173 - Release of COM Port

522.3.10 Infrared Communication (IR)The infrared communication function of this terminal supports the protocol of IrDA 1.0(see note below) and IrDA 1

Page 174 - Transmission of Command

532.3.11 KeysHardware OverviewKey configuration 5 (column) x 3 (row) keysIRQ IRQ1Key repeat function availableSimultaneous pressingof multiple keysn

Page 175 - Invalidating Code in Buffer

542.3.12 SensorsThe IT-2000 has the following three types of built-in sensors:IlluminationsensorAttached to the upper section of this terminal and us

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553. System Menu3.1 OverviewThe system menu is a program and used to perform various setups (system clock, contrast ofliquid crystal display, etc.

Page 177 - Writing Set Values to EEPROM

563.2 Basic OperationIn the system menu a common set of key operations are used. The following list shows thekeys that can be used in the system menu

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573.4 Key Click Sound SetupFunctionSets the key click sound ON and OFF. If it is set to ON, a key click sound is heard when a keyis pressed or when

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583.5 Buzzer Volume SetupFunctionSets the volume of the buzzer (beep). One of the four levels (OFF/Small/Medium/Large) canbe selected. Fig. 3.4

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593.6 Contrast AdjustmentFunctionAdjusts the contrast of the liquid crystal display. Fig. 3.5OperationPress the “8 “ key to increase the contras

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61. Overview1.1 Features of System1.1.1 Development ConceptThe IT-2000 is a data collection terminal for business use. After years of refinement Ca

Page 182 - List of Functions

603.7 Auto Backlight SetupFunctionSets the auto backlight control ON or OFF (refer to Chapter 5 “Keyboard Controller"). Fig. 3.6Operati

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613.8 Auto Power OFF SetupFunction Sets the time-out period of the auto power off function (APO) (refer to Chapter 2.2.3 “Power OFFProcess").

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623.9 Touch Panel CalibrationFunctionAdjusts the calibration of touch panel. If an inconsistency is noted between the target positionand the position

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63Note: If an mark does not disappear and the arrow does not move to the next position even if the mark has been touched by the stylus, an incorrec

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643.10 YMODEM UtilityFunctionUsed to achieve a file transfer via the COM cable.Communication can be established either between an AT-compatible machi

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65Note:When the cable comes off while the communication takes place:If the connection cable is accidentally unplugged while communication between the

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66Operations(1) SEND FILE TO HT (one file transmission from IT-2000 to IT-2000)This function may be available in future (as of now, not available). It

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67When the "Normal End" message is displayed on the IT-2000 side, file reception has beencompleted. For information about the copy destinati

Page 190 - 8.1 Overview

683.11 FLINK CommandFunctionFiles can be transferred by infrared communication (IR). This can be implemented either as PC-to-HT (AT-compatible machin

Page 191 - 8.2 Calculator Utility

69Note:If the identical file name exists on the reception side, this command overwrites the existing file.At this time, the system does not unconditio

Page 192 - Basic Function

7 PC card slot conforms to PCMCIA Release 2.1 supporting various PC cards. Implements IrDA 1.1 protocol for high-speed infrared communication.

Page 193 - 8.3 Clock Utility

70Note:If the “CLR” key is pressed during file transfer, transfer will be interrupted. It will take about 10seconds for communication to completely st

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713.12 System Date/Time SetupFunctionThis is used to set (modify) the date and time of the built-in timer in the IT-2000 unit. Fig. 3.15OperationE

Page 195 - 8.4 Calendar Utility

723.13 Command PromptFunctionThis is the MS DOS command prompt screen. An appropriate DOS command can be inputtedthrough the keypad.This DOS command

Page 196 - 8.5 FLINK Utility

733.14 RAM Disk Size ChangeFunctionThis screen is used to set the RAM DISK size (capacity). The setting will become valid after thesystem has reboo

Page 197 - IrDA communication speed

741 key Formats the RAM disk (Format confirmation screen).0 key Aborts formatting of the RAM disk.Others Invalid.Operations with the touch panel are n

Page 198 - Example of specification

753.15 Disk FormatFunctionFormats the RAM disk or user drive. Fig. 3.18OperationIn the screen shown above, use the “2” or “8” key to select whether

Page 199 - 8.5.2 File Transmission (/S)

76Key Operation Function2 or 8 key Selects the objective item (drive selection screen).0 key Does not perform formatting (formatting start screen).1 k

Page 200 - Example of specifications

773.16 System InitializationFunctionSets all the system setups to their defaults. Fig. 3.21OperationThe following table shows the available key ope

Page 201 - 8.5.3 File Reception (/R)

783.17 Password EntryFunction When "FILE TRANSFER" or "MAINTENANCE" is selected for the first time after thesystem menu is initi

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794. MS-DOS4.1 OverviewIf a personal computer is booted-up with a floppy disk in the drive, first an attempt will be made toread MS-DOS from the flo

Page 203 - 8.5.4 File Append (/A)

81.1.5 Model NameThe following IT-2000s of MS-DOS version will be available. For price of each model, pleaseconsult with your local Casio representat

Page 204 - 8.5.5 File Deletion (/D)

80As described above, if the system power is turned on without an application installed (i.e. theconditions just after purchase), the CONFIG.SYS and A

Page 205 - 8.5.6 File Move/Rename (/N)

814.2 How to Write CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BATThis section explains how to write the CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT files mentioned in theprevious sec

Page 206 - 8.5.7 Idle Start

82Note:1 DOS=HIGH,NOUMBThis specifies that the main part of DOS is to be loaded in the HMA and, consequently, the UMB(Upper Memory Block) is not used

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83Example of AUTOEXEC.BATThe following example shows a typical AUTOEXEC.BAT script. Since this example assumes thatthe system is booted from either th

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844.3 Card BootBasically the "card boot" operation boots MS-DOS from the ATA card, just like it is booted from afloppy disk. For this termi

Page 209 - 8.6 XY Utility

85the drive G, which is currently enabled, will be disabled.This problem arises from the fact that the hardware conditions established by initializati

Page 210 - Function and operation method

86CONFIG.SYS which resides on the drive C. However, CARDID.EXE cannot be registered as adevice driver at a card boot. If this CARDID.EXE is registered

Page 211 - Other parameters

875. Keyboard Controller5.1 OverviewThis terminal is equipped with a sub-CPU dedicated to controlling the keyboard, touch panel,backlight, and vario

Page 212 - File name

885.2 Keyboard ControlThe keyboard control of this terminal is compatible with the IBM PC/AT. The keyboard controllersenses if a key has been pressed

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89Secondary codeBasically a system scan code is assigned to each key, however, for some keys, different codeswill be assigned depending on the Fn key.

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91.2 System Configuration1.2.1 Hardware Block DiagramCPUi486GX1Power switchA/DconverterBufferDRAMFLASH ROM(DINOR)MASK ROMLithium-ionbatterySecondary

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905.3 Touch Panel Control FunctionThe keyboard controller has incorporated a program for acquiring the touch coordinates of the touchpanel. This pr

Page 216 - 8.8 Reverse Video Utility

915.4 Sensor ControlThis terminal has the following three types of sensors installed to serve as dedicated devices forhandy terminal.Sensor type Purp

Page 217 - 8.9 COM2KEY Utility

925.5 Backlight ControlThis terminal has incorporated two types of automatic backlight control functions: ABO (AutoBacklight OFF) and ABC (Auto Backl

Page 218 - APPENDIX A TFORMAT.EXE

93Transition of Backlight Control MethodsThe concept of ABC lies in automating user operations. However, automatic control depends on theillumination

Page 219 - APPENDIX B PC Card Driver

94Press F7keyABOtime-upABCEnableABCDisableBecomesdarkBecomeslight1ABCdisabledBacklightON state 2 2 3 or 4*1--- Ignore Ignore2ABCdisabledBacklightOF

Page 220 - IDE/ATA Support (ATADRV.EXE)

956. Drivers6.1 OverviewThe following drivers are supplied for this terminal. Install them as required for operation.Name File name PurposeSystem dr

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966.2 System Driver6.2.1 FunctionThe system driver (SYSDRV.SYS) must be installed because it executes critical processes in thisterminal. The system

Page 222 - APPENDIX C

976.3 Clock Control Driver6.3.1 FunctionThis driver adjusts the system time on this terminal. This driver must be installed.On a general PC a timer

Page 223 - Acquisition of Power Status

986.3.2 Startup MethodThis driver is loaded by defining the DEVICE statement in the CONFIG.SYS file. TIME.SYS isstored in the basic drive (C:).Format

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996.4 Keypad Driver/Hardware Window Manager6.4.1 FunctionThe keypad driver (KEYPAD.EXE) is used to add the keypad function to the system. Applicat

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