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F732 WIZARD™

User’s Manual

F732 WIZARD™

USER'S MANUAL

DATALOGIC S.p.A.
Via Candini 2
40012 - Lippo di Calderara di Reno
Bologna - Italy

Formula 732 Wizard™ - User's Manual
Ed.: 06/01

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Datalogic reserves the right to make modifications and improvements without
prior notification. Products names mentioned herein are for identification
purposes only and may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

© Datalogic S.p.A. 1997 - 2001

820042112 (Rev. B)

CONTENTS

1 GENERAL INFORMATION................................... 1

1.1 F732 WIZARD™ Terminal Description................. 1

1.2 Downloading EasyGen™ Demo............................ 3

1.3 Application Development Programs...................... 3

1.4 Purpose of the Manual.......................................... 4

1.5 Contents of Packing.............................................. 5

1.6 Terminal Identification........................................... 6

2 SAFETY REGULATIONS..................................... 7

2.1 General Safety Rules............................................ 7

2.2 Laser Safety.......................................................... 8

2.3 FCC Compliance - Information for the User........ 13

3 CONNECTION.................................................... 14

3.1 Cradle.................................................................. 14

3.2 Connection to the Host Computer....................... 16

3.2.1 RS-232 Connection............................................. 16

3.3 Connection Cables.............................................. 18

4 USE AND OPERATION...................................... 19

4.1 Loading Application Programs............................ 20

4.2 Bar Code Scanning............................................. 20

4.3 Description of Keys............................................. 21

4.4 Downloading Data to Host .................................. 24

5 MAINTENANCE.................................................. 25

5.1 Charging the Batteries ........................................ 25

5.2 Replacing the Batteries....................................... 27

5.3 Cleaning the Terminal......................................... 28

6 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................ 29

7 TECHNICAL FEATURES ................................... 31

A F732 PRODUCTS AND ACCESSORIES ........... 34

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 F732 WIZARD™ TERMINAL DESCRIPTION

For vast majority of small businesses and retailers, the
complete Formula Wizard™ package represents the
simplest and most cost-effective solution for entering the
world of bar code data acquisition.

The Formula 732 Wizard™ (abbreviated in this manual to
F732) portable terminal with its integrated laser scanner is
at the heart of the Formula Wizard™ solution. Fast and
reliable in reading the most common symbologies, it comes
equipped with a handy 25-key alphanumeric keyboard and
has a large display with icons. Data transfer to the PC takes
place by simply placing the terminal into the Formula 952
Transceiver/Charger, which is equipped with a RS232 serial
port, and using Systools™ 2001 - an effective software
utility for transferring data to standard ASCII files.

By using the EasyGen™ software package, developers can
quickly build personalized applications according to the
required contexts by easily creating programs of average
complexity in a Windows environment.

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F732 WIZARD™

The EasyGen™ Demo Version with five ready-to-use
example applications can be downloaded from the
Datalogic web site free of charge. They cover the most
common operating requirements in data collection, assisted
sales, inventory and goods picking, thus making the
Formula Wizard™ solution immediately productive.

The EasyGen™ package also includes Systools™ 2001
and OLE for Formula, the ActiveX software module that
allows data to be integrated into applications such as Visual
Basic, Excel, Access, Delphi, etc.

Furthermore, the Formula 732 terminals are fully
programmable in C language using DS for Formula, thus
solving even the most complex application needs.

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C

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Key:
A) Laser beam output window
B) Two color LED
C) Reset key (shielded)
D) Cradle communications window
E) Contacts for battery recharging

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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The F732 terminal has an LCD graphic display of 16
characters by 4 lines plus a line in the upper part of the
display for the programmable icons:

The icons which can be
controlled by the
application program

FORMULA 732 WIZARD
POCKET LASER TERM
DATALOGIC S. P. A.
4 LINESx16 CHARS

The battery charge status

Time

1.2 DOWNLOADING EASYGEN™ DEMO

By completing the electronic form at our web site,

http:\\www.datalogic.com\pdc\easygen_demo.htm, you can

download for free EasyGen™ Demo Software package
containing the following items:

• EasyGen™ Demo Version (user-friendly and highly
productive application generator)

• Systools™ 2001 (efficient utility for data exchange with
the F732 terminal)

• OLE for Formula (useful ActiveX software module for
easy integration of Windows applications)

• The most common application examples (data
collection, inventory, goods picking, assisted sales)
available in 5 languages (English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish)

• The complete documentation in PDF format.

1.3 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

"C" ANSI standard

The Formula 732 terminal is fully programmable in C
language, thus solving even the most complex application
needs.

• Development System for Formula Basic Line order
nr. 94A104860

• CA51 "C" Compiler KIT order nr. 94A104890

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F732 WIZARD™

EasyGen™ Application Generator

By using the EasyGen™ software, developers can easily
and quickly build personalized applications of average
complexity in a Windows environment.

• EasyGen™ (Easy Application Generator Package)*
order nr. 94A104850.

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32-bit software for Microsoft W indows 95/ 98/2000/ME and NT
(PC Pentium process or, 16MB of RAM, 30MB free hard disk
space required)

1.4 PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL

The information contained in this manual is divided in two
parts:

− For the everyday user:

Chapters 1, 2, 4 and 7:

supply general information, safety information, the
F732 terminal operating instructions and technical
specifications.

− For the person in charge of the management of the
terminals and for those who are familiar with the
Microsoft Windows 95/98/2000/ME and NT operating
system and possess basic programming skills:

Chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7:
supply instructions for the connection of F732 terminals
to the host computer, and battery substitution.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1.5 CONTENTS OF PACKING

The F732 terminal package includes:

− nr. 1 F732 terminal complete with batteries;

− nr. 1 cradle F952 with power supply;

− nr. 1 cable 90A054000 for serial connection;

− nr. 1 user's manual

− nr. 1 test chart

Remove all components from their
packing and check that they are in good
condition and that they correspond to the
shipment documents.

Keep the packing and boxes in case it is

CAUTION

necessary to send the terminal back for
technical assistance. Damage caused by
improper packing is not covered by the
warranty

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NOTE

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Rechargeable battery packs (NiCd) are not
initially charged.

Therefore the first operation to perform is to
charge them in the appropriate cradle (see
par. 3.2.1 and par. 5.1).

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1.6 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION

F732 WIZARD™

CAUTION

SER 123456789

COD 941404020

MOD F732/B 128K

Datalogic SpA 00/0 1

SER 123456789
COD 941404020
MOD F732/B 128K
Datalogic SpA 00/01

Serial number

Production Code

Model identificatio

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

2 SAFETY REGULATIONS

Read this manual carefully before
performing any type of connection or repair
on the F732 terminal.

The user is responsible for any damages

NOTE

caused by incorrect use of the equipment or
by inobservance of the indication supplied
in this manual.

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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Use only the components supplied by the manufacturer for
the specific F732 terminal being used. The use of cradles
other than those supplied with the F732 terminal or
indicated in the list in the appendix could cause serious
damage to the F732 terminal.

Do not attempt to disassemble the F732 terminal, as it does
not contain parts that can be repaired by the user. Any
tampering will invalidate the warranty.

When replacing the batteries or at the end of the operative
life of the F732 terminal, disposal must be performed in
compliance with the laws in force.

Do not submerge the F732 terminal in liquid products.

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