Industrial Handheld Terminal with scanner and long battery life

Announced on March 16, 2004 Revised on July 7, 2004 Newly designed body with high levels of shock resistance Industrial Handheld Terminal with scanner and long battery life Up to 24 hours of continuous operation for the wireless LAN model Up to 140 hours of continuous operation for the dry-cell battery model

Product Model Wireless LAN module AA Alkaline battery drive Available from DT-X5 M10R Yes None Middle of July, 2004 M10E None Yes Note:DT-X5 M10R/M10E will not be sold in the USA and CANADA

March 16, 2004, TOKYO, JAPAN – CASIO COMPUTER CO. LTD. announced today that it will launch the DT-X5, a new Industrial Handheld Terminal featuring an embedded Microsoft®Windows®CE.NET operating system, an impact-resistant, dust and splash proof body, and highly improved power-saving functionality. The DT-X5 will go on sale in the middle of July of 2004. The DT-X5 wireless LAN model can operate continuously for up to 24 hours on a single charge (when using the large rechargeable battery). Also among the new line-up, CASIO has added the first scanner integrated handheld terminal to use the Windows CE .NET operating system and run on dry-cell batteries. DT-X5

Both models use a newly developed, smaller and lighter construction, built using a magnesium inner case contained in a special resin outer-casing. This shock-resistant design allows the DT-X5 to be dropped from a height of up to 1.8 m without damage, and helps it to achieve operability in environments with temperatures ranging from -20°C up to +50°C. The DT-X5 also complies with the IP54 rating for dust and splash protection, making it ideal for applications in places with freezing cold or extremely hot conditions. The DT-X5 uses Windows CE .NET operating system, ensuring that the device offers an open architecture for the software development environment. Both Bluetooth™ and infrared come standard, allowing communication with a wide variety of other wireless devices. DT-X5 can be used in many different applications including ordering and inspection for logistics and general stock control in warehouse applications.

*IP5x: Even though the intrusion of dust cannot be totally prevented, dust that might otherwise prevent smooth operation of the equipment does not get in. *IPx4: No detrimental effect is observed even despite exposure to water splashed from any direction.

Major Features of the DT-X5 • 24 hour operation with wireless LAN built in (M10R) Real time data collection and processing is made possible with the built-in wireless LAN. Approximately 12 hours of operation using the standard rechargeable battery, and 24 hours using the large rechargeable battery. (Cannot be used with dry-cell batteries) • Up to 140 hours of operation using dry-cell batteries (M10E) Up to 140 hours of continuous use with alkaline batteries. This helps keep running costs under control and contributes greatly to a reduction in TCO (Total Cost of Ownership). Lithium Ion batteries may also be used. • Rugged durability With a strong magnesium inner case wrapped in a tough resin outer-casing, the device can withstand a fall from up to 1.8m. The DT-X5 will operate in a range of temperatures, from -20°C up to +50°C, and complies with the IP54 rating for dust and splash protection, making it the ideal tool for a variety of tasks and environments. • Built-in Wireless communication With Bluetooth™ and IrDA (infrared) as standard features, the DT-X5 can be used with other wireless devices such as portable label printers. • Monochrome LCD with backlight With a large (128 x 160 dots) semi-transparent FSTN LCD, the device offers approximately 1.6 times the display area of the previous model (CASIO DT-900). This makes it much easier to display product information or master records. • Ease of Operation The special construction and shape of the DT-X5 allows it to be held easily in one hand. Numeric keys are arranged in the same order as cellular phones, and characters can also be input using a scrolling method. In addition to the trigger keys at the left and right sides of the device, the main panel’s central button may also be configured for use as a trigger key. • Windows CE .NET Microsoft®Windows®CE.NET is used as the operating system, enabling an open environment for application software development.

Major Specifications of DT-X5 Model DT-X5 M10R DT-X5 M10E OS Microsoft®Windows®CE.NET 4.1 English version CPU SH-3 Memory RAM 16MB FROM 64MB(30 MB user area) Display Monochrome liquid crystal(128 x 160 dots), LED backlight attached Input Trigger key 2 (left/right) Keyboard Numeric (Alphabet) keys, CLR key, Execute key, Cursor keys, Power ON/OFF key, Fn key, F1~F8 keys, Program key Scanner Type Semi-conductor laser(angled downward at 60 degrees) Resolution 0.127mm Readable distance 0-400mm Readable barcodes EAN, UPC A/E, NW7/Codabar, ITF, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128/EAN128, MSI/Plessy, IATA,RSS Interface Infrared IrDA1.1 compatible (Maximum: 4Mbps, up to 30cm) Bluetooth Bluetooth™ Version 1.1 Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b (Maximum: 11 Mbps) None Power Operation Standard battery pack (Lithium-Ion), Large-capacity battery pack (Lithium-Ion) AA alkaline battery x 2 pcs, Standard battery pack (Lithium-Ion) , Large-capacity battery pack (Lithium-Ion) Operating period Approx. 12 hours (standard battery), Approx. 24 hours ( large-capacity battery) *standby : scan : wireless = 6.5 : 1.5 : 2 Approx.140hours (AA alkaline battery x 2 ) * Based on 2 scans every 10 seconds Memory backup Lithium battery (rechargeable) on board Memory backup period RAM:Approx.3days, Clock:Approx.4weeks (Assuming that the Lithium battery is fully charged.) Environment Drop durability 1.8m Operating temperature -20°C ~ +50°C Storage temperature -20°C ~ +70°C Dust/Water- splash proof IP54 Dimensions (grip) Approx. 179 (D) x 70 (W) x 41.1 (H) mm Approx. 54 (W) x 21.4 (H) mm Weight Approx.250g Approx.245g Note: 1.Microsoft,, Windows and Windows logos are the registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. 2. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A., and has been used in accordance with a license acquired by CASIO. 3. Other company and product names are generally registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies. 4.The specifications in the table above are current as of March 2004, and may change without any advance notice.

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