Version Differences for OPL9714 - Opticon Technical Support Portal

===Load the Firmware===

Now that the cradle is configured, Appload is installed and configured you need to simply place the unit on the cradle then select 'File' > 'Download' from the Appload menu and browse to the firmware file you wish to load. Note that if you must upgrade the OS as well as an Application you will need to follow this step twice.

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==Diagnostics==

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The OPL-9714 has some simple diagnostic tools built into the OS. You can use these diagnostics to rule out the hardware of the OPL as a potential source of problems. The diagnostics include tests for the clock, the display, the scan laser, and the keys on the device.

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===Accessing the Diagnostics===

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To access the diagnostics on the OPL-9714, simultaneously press all three keys under the display. Doing this takes you to the "System Menu." You may have to try this a couple of times if it doesn't work the first time.

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From the System Menu, press the down key until the "Diagnostics" option is selected. Press the center key to enter the diagnostics.

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===Running the Diagnostics===

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#The first diagnostic self-test can help pinpoint display issues. The screen will black out from top to bottom and then clear from left to right.

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#The second test just displays the amount of installed memory.

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#The third diagnostic test lets you check that the OPL-9714's internal clock is functioning properly. You can also set the time if it looks incorrect.

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#The Keyboard test lets you test each individual key on your keyboard to make sure that they are all functioning.

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#The Scanner test allows you to trigger the scanner and scan barcodes with the OPL-9714. You can use this test to determine whether there is a problem with the scan engine. To test the scan engine, press the trigger key and scan some barcodes. When the scanner has decoded the barcode you'll see the data on the screen. If there is no laser line when you press the center button on this screen, then there is likely to be a problem with the scan engine itself.

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When you have run through all these diagnostics the device automatically returns to the System Menu.

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===GPS Diagnostics===

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The system menu for the OPL-9714 also contains some GPS testing tools. Use the down key to navigate to "GPS info." The GPS Info tool will allow you to look directly at the GPS data for the OPL-9714. If you have just powered the device on, it may take several minutes for the device to acquire a proper GPS fix.

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To directly check the GPS coordinates, press the down key until you reach Page 13. When the OPL-9714 has a GPS fix you will see the two coordinates at the bottom become non-zero.

==Downloads==

 ===Load the Firmware===
 Now that the cradle is configured, Appload is installed and configured you need to simply place the unit on the cradle then select 'File' > 'Download' from the Appload menu and browse to the firmware file you wish to load. Note that if you must upgrade the OS as well as an Application you will need to follow this step twice.
 								==Diagnostics==
 								The OPL-9714 has some simple diagnostic tools built into the OS. You can use these diagnostics to rule out the hardware of the OPL as a potential source of problems. The diagnostics include tests for the clock, the display, the scan laser, and the keys on the device.
 								===Accessing the Diagnostics===
 								To access the diagnostics on the OPL-9714, simultaneously press all three keys under the display. Doing this takes you to the "System Menu." You may have to try this a couple of times if it doesn't work the first time.
 								From the System Menu, press the down key until the "Diagnostics" option is selected. Press the center key to enter the diagnostics.
 								===Running the Diagnostics===
 								#The first diagnostic self-test can help pinpoint display issues. The screen will black out from top to bottom and then clear from left to right.
 								#The second test just displays the amount of installed memory.
 								#The third diagnostic test lets you check that the OPL-9714's internal clock is functioning properly. You can also set the time if it looks incorrect.
 								#The Keyboard test lets you test each individual key on your keyboard to make sure that they are all functioning.
 								#The Scanner test allows you to trigger the scanner and scan barcodes with the OPL-9714. You can use this test to determine whether there is a problem with the scan engine. To test the scan engine, press the trigger key and scan some barcodes. When the scanner has decoded the barcode you'll see the data on the screen. If there is no laser line when you press the center button on this screen, then there is likely to be a problem with the scan engine itself.
 								When you have run through all these diagnostics the device automatically returns to the System Menu.
 								===GPS Diagnostics===
 								The system menu for the OPL-9714 also contains some GPS testing tools. Use the down key to navigate to "GPS info." The GPS Info tool will allow you to look directly at the GPS data for the OPL-9714. If you have just powered the device on, it may take several minutes for the device to acquire a proper GPS fix.
 								To directly check the GPS coordinates, press the down key until you reach Page 13. When the OPL-9714 has a GPS fix you will see the two coordinates at the bottom become non-zero.
 ==Downloads==