Hand Held Products 7300 User Guide

HAND HELD PRODUCTS

Dolphin 7200 Handheld Computer and

HomeBase™ User’s Guide

7200/UG Rev. E

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Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows 2000, and Windows NT and Excel are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. RF Simplicity, Dolphin, Dolphin RF and HomeBase are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products. iButton is a trademark of Dallas Semiconductor. Other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

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Table of Contents

Before You Begin................................................................................ 7

Welcome................................................................................................................7

Safety.....................................................................................................................8

Required Safety Labels .............................................................................................................. 8

RF Energy ................................................................................................................................ 10

Statement of Agency Compliance ............................................................................................ 10

FCC Class A Compliance Statement........................................................................................ 10

Canadian Notice....................................................................................................................... 11

CDRH Laser Safety Statement: 7200 Batch and RF Laser Models.......................................... 11

EN 60825-1 Laser Safety Statement ........................................................................................ 11

R&TTE Directive: 7200 802.11 Model ................................................................................... 11

Interference .............................................................................................................................. 13

Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 14

Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin ............................................................................................ 14

Chapter 1 Getting Started .............................................................. 15

About the Dolphin 7200 Handheld Computer ....................................................16

Accessories for the Dolphin .....................................................................................................16

Dolphin 7200 Models and Options .......................................................................................... 17

Bar Code Symbologies Supported............................................................................................ 18

Using Dolphin for the First Time........................................................................19

1 Checking Your Package....................................................................................................... 19

2 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................................ 21

3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off......................................................................................... 23

4 Setting the Date and Time....................................................................................................23

Chapter 2 Dolphin Basics ............................................................... 25

System Features...................................................................................................26

CPU.......................................................................................................................................... 26

Disk Drives............................................................................................................................... 26

Front Panel Physical Features .............................................................................26

Light Emitting Diodes (LED)................................................................................................... 26

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).................................................................................................. 27

Speaker..................................................................................................................................... 27

RF Antenna .............................................................................................................................. 27

Using the Alphanumeric Keypad ........................................................................28

Key Combinations For Keypad Functions and Special Characters .......................................... 29

Using the Numeric Keypad .................................................................................30

Key Combinations For Keypad Functions and Special Characters .......................................... 31

Entering Alpha and Special Characters .................................................................................... 31

Display Symbols..................................................................................................32

Battery Charge.......................................................................................................................... 32

Keyboard Mode........................................................................................................................ 32

Back Panel Features ............................................................................................34

Laser Engine............................................................................................................................. 35

Image Engine............................................................................................................................ 35

Lanyard Eyelet for Optional Wrist Strap.................................................................................. 35

Battery Well ............................................................................................................................. 35

Reset Switch............................................................................................................................. 35

Maintaining the Dolphin’s Batteries ...................................................................36

Internal NiMH Backup Battery ................................................................................................ 36

NiMH Battery Pack................................................................................................................. 37

Storing Batteries....................................................................................................................... 38

Chapter 3 Dolphin® 7200 RF Handheld Computer................... 39

About the Dolphin 7200 RF Handheld Computer ..............................................40

802.11b-Compliant Dolphin 7200 RF Terminal ...................................................................... 40

Configuring Your 802.11b- Compliant Dolphin 7200 RF Terminal........................................ 41

WLIF™-Compliant Dolphin 7200 RF Terminal...................................................................... 53

Dolphin 7200 RF Peripherals................................................................................................... 56

Host Connectivity..................................................................................................................... 56

Terminal Emulation Keyboard Overlays.................................................................................. 59

Chapter 4 Dolphin® 7200 with iButton Reader Handheld

Computer........................................................................................... 61

About Dolphin with iButton Reader Handheld Computer..................................62

What is an iButton?.............................................................................................62

Working with iButtons........................................................................................63

IButtons supported by Dolphin with iButton Reader ............................................................... 63

Developing Applications with Dolphin with iButton Reader ................................................... 64

Chapter 5 Dolphin® 7200 RS-232 Handheld Computer..... 65

About Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Hand Held Computer ...........................................66

Charging The Battery Through The RS-232 Port ...............................................68

Sending and Receiving Data ...............................................................................68

Chapter 6 Dolphin® 7200 2D Terminal........................................ 69

About the Dolphin 7200 2D Hand Held Computer.............................................70

Supported Symbologies............................................................................................................ 70

Capturing Images ................................................................................................72

Lighting Conditions.................................................................................................................. 72

Dolphin 7200 2D Demo Software.......................................................................73

Installing the Dolphin 7200 Demo Applications.................................................73

Chapter 7 Using the Dolphin® 7200 HomeBase .......................... 80

Hub of the System...............................................................................................81

Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Parts and Functions....................................................82

Charging Batteries In The Dolphin 7200 HomeBase............................................................... 85

Setting Up For Communications.........................................................................87

Setting up the Dolphin HomeBase......................................................................87

Configuring a Single Dolphin 7200 HomeBase ....................................................................... 90

Creating a Dolphin 7200 HomeBase Network......................................................................... 91

Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal .......................................................95

Chapter 8 Using the Dolphin® 7200 Compact HomeBase.......... 96

Hub of the System...............................................................................................97

Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase Parts and Functions ....................................98

Powering the Dolphin Terminal ............................................................................................. 100

Mounting the Dolphin 7200 Compact HomeBase.................................................................. 102

Setting Up For Communications.......................................................................104

Setting up the Dolphin Compact HomeBase.....................................................104

Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal .....................................................106

Chapter 9 Learning About the Dolphin OS and Development

System Software ............................................................................. 107

Dolphin OS and Development System..............................................................108

Installation.............................................................................................................................. 108

Help File, Document and Utility Icons................................................................................... 110

Dolphin HHP Demo Program ...........................................................................111

Scanning A Barcode............................................................................................................... 117

Dolphin Utilities................................................................................................118

Dolphin Application Development ...................................................................123

Compiling Applications for the Dolphin ................................................................................ 123

Sample Applications............................................................................................................... 124

Building the Samples.............................................................................................................. 124

Compiling the Sample Programs............................................................................................ 125

Transferring Files to or from Dolphin...............................................................126

Using the YX.EXE Utility...................................................................................................... 126

Using the Dolphin File Transfer Program.............................................................................. 126

Dolphin EVS Engine.........................................................................................129

Dolphin ROM Image and Boot Loader .............................................................130

Upgrading the Dolphin ROM Image...................................................................................... 130

Upgrading the Dolphin Boot Loader...................................................................................... 131

Chapter 10 Troubleshooting and Warranty Information

Dolphin® 7200 Terminal ............................................................... 132

Just In Case........................................................................................................133

Before Calling For Application Support ...........................................................133

Troubleshooting the Dolphin Terminal and HomeBase....................................133

Warranty Information........................................................................................140

Who Is Covered By The Warranty......................................................................................... 140

Limited Warranty................................................................................................................... 140

How Problems Should Be Handled........................................................................................ 142

Return Information................................................................................................................. 142

How To Extend Your Warranty............................................................................................. 144

Application Support ..........................................................................................144

Appendix A Dolphin 7200 Terminal Specifications.......................................145

Appendix B Bar Code Samples.......................................................................158

Appendix C Dolphin 7200 2D Decoding Demo Menu Layout.......................159

Appendix D Dolphin 7200 Scan Maps ...........................................................164

Appendix E IQ Imaging Test Target ...............................................................166

Appendix F GS-DOS Commands ...................................................................167

Appendix G Declarations of Conformity .......................................................176

Before You Begin

Welcome

ongratulations on the purchase of your new Dolphin 7200 handheld computer. You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin 7200, a

The patented shape allows true, one-handed operation and fits either hand comfortably. Built to last, the Dolphin’s ruggedly built case houses a 386 microprocessor and DOS operating system that is easily programmable with standard programming tools like Microsoft Visual C/C++, Borland C/C++, Visual Basic or RF Simplicity.

device known worldwide for its ergonomic shape, light weight, versatility and single-handed data collection features.

Dolphin is one of the most durable devices available, and is designed to withstand repeated five-foot drops onto a concrete floor. It also resists extreme temperatures, humidity levels and dust conditions.

The Dolphin’s basic features include long-lasting Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, a large, easy-to-read 8 line x 20 character backlit display that can display text or graphics, a natural scan and viewing angle, and two keypad options. The multiple configurations available for the Dolphin 7200 make it one of the most versatile terminals in the automatic data collection industry. The terminal may be equipped with a scan engine capable of reading all standard bar code symbologies. Dolphin 7200 is also available with the IMAGETEAM ™ 4250 Image Engine, a low power, highresolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination reading and decoding of linear barcodes, stacked linear (PDF417) and 2D matrix codes. The image engine functions like a digital camera and also provides OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality. Dolphin hand held computer also is available with an

Button reader. The Dolphin 7200 RS-232 terminal features a micro-DB9 RS-232 for

i serial data input/output and charging in addition to the infrared port. The Dolphin Wand product package is a non-scan Dolphin 7200 RS-232 and a SCANTEAM 6180 bar code wand reader/decoder. The Dolphin 7200 RF terminal may be equipped with an 802.11b or WLIF 2.4 GHz radio for real-time data collection applications.

Load up the Dolphin with your custom software application and the ultimate data collection solution for your business fits in the palm of your hand.

Safety

The Dolphin 7200 handheld computer/bar code scanner meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to know the possible risks.

The following safety guidelines are designed to protect both you and others around you. Please read them carefully before using your Dolphin.

Required Safety Labels

Dolphin 7200 hand held computers use a low power Visible Laser to scan bar codes. Short-term exposure to CDRH Class II laser light is not known to be harmful. As with any bright light source, such as the sun, you should avoid direct eye exposure. The following are required safety labels, as they should appear on the back panel of the Dolphin:

Figure 1 Required Safety Labels for Dolphin 7200 laser-

equipped batch terminals

Label for WLIF radio-equipped terminals

Label for 802.11b radio-equipped terminals

Figure 2 Safety Labels for Dolphin 7200 RF terminals

Figure 3 Safety Labels for Dolphin 7200 2D terminals

RF Energy

The Dolphin 7200 RF™ terminal is designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In addition, the Dolphin RF complies with the specifications for an intentional radiator in Subpart C of Part 15 of the FCC’s code of federal regulations. The Dolphin RF also complies with the European specifications ETS 300328 (Type Test of Radio LAN to European standards) and ETS 300826 (EMC Testing of radio equipment).

Statement of Agency Compliance

The Dolphin Batch and Dolphin RF terminals both comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. Devices may not cause harmful interference.

2. Devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

FCC Class A Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hand Held Products may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Canadian Notice

This equipment does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions as described in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de la classe A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.

CDRH Laser Safety Statement: 7200 Batch and RF Laser Models

This product complies with US DHHS 21 CFR J Part 1040.10. This product is a CLASS II LASER PRODUCT with a maximum output of 1.0 mW at 670 nanometers and continuous wave.

EN 60825-1 Laser Safety Statement

This product is classified as a CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT with a maximum output of 9.0 mW at 670 nanometers per EN 60825-1:1994, Issue 2, June 1997.

R&TTE Directive: 7200 802.11 Model

The Dolphin 7200 RF is in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards: ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 (November, 1997); EN 60950: 1992, Incl Amdt 1-4, 11.

This product is marked with signifying conformity with Class II product requirements specified in the R&TTE Directive.

The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community, but its authorization for use in France is restricted as follows: PAN European Frequency Range: 2.402 - 2.480 GHz; Restricted Frequency Range for use in France: 2.448 -

2.480 GHz.

R&TTE Directive: 7200 Proxim Model

This product is marked with signifying conformity with Class II product requirements specified in the R&TTE Directive.

2.480 GHz.

Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals

Parameter Specification

U.S.A. Canada Europe

Others

RF Approvals U.S.A. Canada Europe

FCC Part 15, Class A IEC 0003 EN 55022 (CISPR22) Class A ETS 300 826 Type Certified

EMC 89/336/EEC EN 50082-1:1997, EN55024

FCC Part 15.247 Certified RSS 210 Certified ETS 300 328 Certified

The CE mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.

For further information please contact, Hand Held Products (UK) Ltd. 1st Floor Dallam Court Dallam Lane Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7LT England

Hand Held Products shall not be liable for use of our product with equipment (i.e., power supplies, personal computers, etc.) that is not CE marked and does not comply with the Low Voltage Directive.

Interference

Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices

Most manufacturers of medical devices adhere to the IEC 601-1-2 standard. This standard requires devices to operate properly in an EM Field with a strength of 3V/m over a frequency range of 26 to 1000MHz.

The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF will have no effect on medical devices that meet the IEC specification.

Microwaves

The radio in the Dolphin RF terminal operates on the same frequency band as a microwave oven. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the Dolphin RF terminal you may notice performance degradation in your wireless network. However, both your microwave and your wireless network will continue to function.

The Dolphin Batch terminal does not contain a radio, and therefore, is not affected by microwave ovens.

Batteries

•

Use only the battery supplied with your Dolphin or a replacement battery supplied, recommended, or approved by HHP.

• Replace a defective battery immediately as it could damage the Dolphin

terminal.

• Never throw a used battery in the trash. It contains heavy metals and should

be recycled according to local guidelines.

• Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause

severe personal injury.

• Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your

Dolphin indicates low battery power.

• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be

depleted. Replace it after the recommended usage period (about 500 charge cycles for the 1500 mAh NiMH battery) or if the battery does not hold a charge.

• If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, please send it to

HHP or an authorized HHP service center, for inspection.

The Dolphin handheld computer/bar code scanner meets or exceeds all applicable standards and has been manufactured to the highest level of quality.

Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin

When needed, clean the laser engine window and the LCD display with a clean nonabrasive, lint-free cloth.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Summarizes the Dolphin’s features, functions and accessories and getting it started for the first time.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

About the Dolphin 7200 Handheld Computer

The Dolphin is a handheld computer and imager/bar code scanner designed for easy, single-handed data collection. It has a 386 33 MHz microprocessor that runs with GSDOS and is PC-compatible.

Accessories for the Dolphin

The Dolphin 7200 is part of a data collection system that includes accessories specifically designed for vehicle, desktop and hub operations. Accessories available include serial and networkable communications/charging cradles, serial communications/charging cables, desktop “gang chargers” and vehicle mounted charging/communication cradles.

You can use these accessories with the Dolphin:

Dolphin HomeBase Dolphin terminal charging, one-slot auxiliary battery charging and

communication station, includes power adapter.

Dolphin HomeBase power adapter Replacement power adapter for

Dolphin HomeBase. Note: Use only power adapters approved for use by Hand Held Products. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to the unit.

10 Slot Battery Charger for Dolphin Charges and reconditions 10 batteries in under

four hours. Supports 90-264V.

VehicleBase Vehicle Kit for Dolphin Battery charging

and communications cradle providing connectivity to any serial device including printers, radio modems, GPS, on-board computers and vehicle monitoring systems.

Wrist Strap for Dolphin A convenient way to carry

the Dolphin. (Note: Lanyard ring for attaching strap not available with Dolphin 7200 RF or Dolphin 7200 RS-232.)

Holster Another convenient way to carry the Dolphin. Available in leather or

cordura, a rugged synthetic fabric.

NiMH Battery Pack Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 3.6V rechargeable

battery for the Dolphin.

Communication/Charging Cable for Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Connects the

Dolphin 7200 RS-232 terminal directly to host computer using micro-DB9 to DB9 serial cable, and recharges the battery using the Universal Power Adapter PS9U-11.

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SCANTEAM 6180 Bar Code Wand Reader/Decoder connects to the Dolphin 7200

through the terminal’s Micro-DB9 RS-232 port. For use only with non-scan Dolphin 7200 RS-232 terminal as part of Dolphin 7200 Wand product package.

6’ RS-232 Serial Cable Connects HomeBase to your desktop PC.

NOTE

Use your Dolphin only

with accessories supplied,

recommended or

approved by Hand Held

Products, Inc. Use of non-approved accessories can be dangerous and will invalidate any warranty or

liability claims.

Contact your Value-Added Reseller for more information. For details about how to install or use any of these accessories, refer to the documentation provided with the product.

Dolphin 7200 Models and Options

Hand Held Product’s family of Dolphin 7200 handheld portable data collection terminals includes these models:

The Dolphin® 7200 Batch terminal is a DOS programmable handheld computer/bar code scanner with a unique, ergonomic shape designed for single-handed use. The basic terminal has 2MB RAM and 8MB FLASH EEPROM memory. It also features an IrDA infrared transceiver for data communications.

The Dolphin® 7200 with iButton Reader handheld computer integrates the basic functionality of the Dolphin Batch terminal with iButton™ technology that allows the terminal to read and write data from and to iButtons. The iButton reader is a function and feature extension of the Batch terminal.

The Dolphin® 7200 RF terminal integrates the basic functionality of the Batch terminal with a 2.4GHz RF interface that allows the terminal to communicate with a host computer via a wireless local area network (WLAN). There are two options for this terminal: an

802.11b direct sequence spread spectrum radio or a WLIF frequency hopping spread spectrum radio.

Dolphin® 7200 RS-232 terminal is identical to the Dolphin 7200 Batch terminal

The except that it features a micro-DB9 RS-232 port for serial data input/output and charging.

The

Dolphin® 7200 Wand is a product package consisting of a non-scan Dolphin 7200

RS-232 terminal loaded with factory-installed drivers and a SCANTEAM® 6180 bar code wand reader/decoder.

Dolphin® 7200 2D terminal uses IQ Imaging™, a suite of features that offer

The increased productivity when reading all major linear, stacked linear (PDF417), and matrix bar code symbologies, OCR fonts, and performing image capture. It features the IMAGETEAM™ 4250 Image Engine, a low power, high-resolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination reading and decoding.

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These following options are available for the Dolphin 7200 terminal:

Dolphin Batch Dolphin RF

36-key alphanumeric keypad or 20-key numeric keypad with shifted alpha characters

Standard High Performance, Long-Range or High Density scan engines

2 MB RAM with 8 MB non-volatile FLASH memory (expandable to 16 MB

36-key alphanumeric keypad or 20-key numeric keypad with shifted alpha characters

Standard High Performance, Long-Range or High Density scan engines

2 MB RAM with 8 MB non-volatile FLASH memory

on Dolphin 7200 Batch only)

No scan engine (manual entry only) No scan engine (manual entry only)

iButton reader Terminal emulation software and keypad

overlays for IBM 3270, IBM 5250 and DEC VT220 emulation.

Integrated image engine 802.11b direct sequence spread spectrum

radio or WLIF frequency hopping spread spectrum radio

Micro-DB9 RS-232 serial port

Bar Code Symbologies Supported

The Dolphin 7200 series of terminals supports the following 1D linear codes: Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 11, MSI, UPC A, UPC EO, UPC EI, EAN/EAN13, Codabar, Code 128, Code 93, UPC

The Dolphin 7200 Wand (Non-scan Dolphin 7200 RS-232 and a SCANTEAM 6180 bar code wand reader/decoder) product package supports the following 1D linear codes: Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 2 of 5, UPC-E/A, MSI, EAN/JAN, Codabar, Code 128, Code 11 and Code 93.

In addition, the Dolphin 7200 2D terminal supports the following:

2D codes:

PDF417, microPDF, Maxicode, Datamatrix, Aztec, QR Code, Code 49 Composite codes: RSS-14, CODABLOCK, AZTEC MESA

NOTE

Be sure to keep the

original carton and

original carton and packaging in the event

packaging in the event

that the Dolphin

terminal or Dolphin

HomeBase™ should

need to be returned for

service.

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OCR codes (Optical Character Recognition): OCR A and OCR B

Postal Codes:

Postnet and most international 4 state codes, PLANET CODE, BPO 4 STATE, CANADIAN 4 STATE, DUTCH POSTAL, AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE, JAPANESE POSTAL

Using Dolphin for the First Time

This section will show you how to:

1. Be sure that you’ve received all items included with your Dolphin order

2. Charge the battery

3. Turn the Dolphin on and off

4. Set the date and time

1 Checking Your Package

If you ordered a Dolphin 7200 Batch, iButton, 2D or RF terminal, inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories (if ordered) are included:

• Dolphin 7200 hand held computer

• Battery (1500 mAh, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)

• Dolphin 7200 HomeBase

• AC-DC Power Adapter for Dolphin HomeBase

If you ordered a Dolphin 7200 RS-232 terminal, inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories (if ordered) are included:

• Dolphin 7200 RS-232 hand held computer

• Battery (1500 mAh, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)

• Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Communication/Charging Cable

• AC-DC Universal Power Adapter

NOTE

Be sure to keep the

original carton and packaging in the event

that the Dolphin

terminal or Dolphin

HomeBase™ should

need to be returned for

service.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

If you ordered a Dolphin 7200 Wand (non-scan Dolphin 7200 RS-232 terminal and SCANTEAM 6180 bar code wand reader/decoder), inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories (if ordered) are included:

• Dolphin 7200 RS-232 non-scan hand held computer

• SCANTEAM 6180 bar code wand reader/decoder

• Battery (1500 mAh, Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)

• Dolphin 7200 RS-232 Communication/Charging Cable

• AC-DC Universal Power Adapter

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NOTE

For maximum

battery life, Hand

Held Products

recommends that

you deep-cycle

(service) the battery

twice before initial

use and then, once a

month thereafter.

2 Charging the Battery

CAUTION: Use only 3.6V battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.

The terminal’s NiMH battery is not conditioned at the factory and is shipped discharged of all power and inserted in the Dolphin terminal. For maximum battery life, Hand Held Products recommends that you deep-cycle the battery twice before initial use.

WARNING: Although the Dolphin 7200 terminal is received with the battery inserted, it is NOT ready for charging and/or deep-cycling. Remove the plastic insulator located between the

terminal and battery connectors. Failure to remove the insulator may result in damages to the terminal.

To deep-cycle, insert the battery into the HomeBase auxiliary battery well. Then, push and hold the Service Aux Batt button for at least four seconds.

You may also use the CycleBat software utility to deep-cycle the battery. This utility is available for download from the Partners Area of http://www.hhp.com/

If you have a Dolphin 7200 RS-232 terminal and are using the communication/charging cable instead of a HomeBase to charge the battery, charge the terminal for 24 hours before initial use.

After deep cycling the battery, you may charge the battery using one of these methods:

• Place the battery in the auxiliary battery well on the Dolphin HomeBase™.

Time to Charge: 3 hours

• Place the battery in the 10-slot Dolphin multiple battery charger. Time to

Charge: 3 hours

• Install the battery in the Dolphin, place the Dolphin in the HomeBase and

connect the HomeBase to an external power source. Time to Charge: 5 ½ hours

• Plug the micro-DB9 end of the communication/charging cable into Dolphin

7200 RS-232 terminal’s RS-232 port and connect to an external power source. Time to Charge: 5 ½ hours

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For help, see the chapter on the Dolphin. To learn more about managing the terminal’s battery power, see “Maintaining the Dolphin’s Batteries” in Chapter 2.

Inserting the Battery Pack

1. Hold the Dolphin with the front panel (keypad) facing down.

2. Insert the end without the locking tab into the bottom of the battery opening and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The battery case serves as the back cover of the Dolphin.

Removing the Battery Pack

1. Hold the Dolphin with the front panel (keypad) facing down.

2. Push the locking tab on the battery pack down and pull the battery out from the Dolphin terminal with a hinging motion.

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Figure 2 Inserting and Removing the Battery

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3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off

Turning On the Dolphin

1. Install the charged battery pack in the Dolphin.

2. Hold the Dolphin in the palm of your hand so that you can press the ON/SCAN

key easily with your thumb.

3. Press the ON/SCAN key to turn the Dolphin on. Your Dolphin will boot up just

like a desktop PC and the title screen for the HHP Demo Application will appear on the display.

If the title screen does not appear on the display of your Dolphin, the HHP Demo Application has been removed from your terminal. Therefore, you will see a DOS prompt on the screen. Example: C:\ or A:\ .

Note: If using the Dolphin for first time or if the terminal has been without a battery pack for more than 30 minutes and you are now inserting a battery, you may receive a CMOS error when the terminal boots up. Don’t worry, the terminal is OK. This simply means that the internal back-up battery needs to be recharged and the date and time need to be reset. To recharge the internal backup battery and reset the date and time, insert a fully charged battery in the Dolphin and then use the DOS date and time function to set the correct date and time. The internal back-up battery requires a minimum of 5 hours of charging time in order to perform and maintain the system as described on page

30.

Turning the Dolphin Off

The Dolphin is never actually turned off. To conserve power, the Dolphin goes into “sleep mode” when it is inactive for a programmed period of time as defined by your application. The screen is blank when the Dolphin is in “sleep mode.”

4 Setting the Date and Time

Use the DOS date and time function to set the correct date and time for your Dolphin terminal.

To set the date on an alphanumeric Dolphin:

1. Enter <DATE> at the Dolphin’s DOS prompt.

2. Press NUM LOCK to put the Dolphin in numeric mode.

3. Enter the new date <mm-dd-yyyy>.

4. Press <ENTER>.

CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED

To set the date on a numeric Dolphin:

1. Press <SHIFT> to put the Dolphin in alpha mode.

2. Enter <DATE> at the Dolphin’s DOS prompt. See the section called Using the

Numeric Keypad in Chapter 2 for more information.

3. Press <SHIFT> to put the Dolphin back in numeric mode.

4. Enter the new date <mm-dd-yy>.

5. Press <ENTER>.

To enter the new time, enter <TIME> at the Dolphin’s DOS prompt instead of <DATE> and follow the directions for the Dolphin model you are using.

Chapter 2 Dolphin Basics

Describes system features and explains how to use the Dolphin’s keypad, display, batteries, drives and scanner.

NOTE

Drive C is an image of

the A drive and not a

physical drive.

CHAPTER 2 DOLPHIN BASICS

System Features

CPU

The Dolphin’s computing power is provided by a highly integrated AMD ELAN SC310 386SX 33 MHz microprocessor.

Disk Drives

The Dolphin contains two disk drives that provide storage for system files, applications, and data. A third drive is also present if you purchase the FLASH expansion option.

Drive A

Drive A contains a 120K executable FLASH EEPROM to store system utilities and to initialize the boot process. This drive is read-only and is not usable by the developer/end-user.

Drive C

Drive C is an 8MB FLASH virtual hard drive used for program and data storage.

Drive D

If you add the expanded memory module to your Dolphin Batch terminal, it will appear as Drive D. Eight (8)MB of additional FLASH memory can be added via the FLASH expansion module. Note: This option is only available for the Dolphin batch and

Dolphn iButton terminals.

Front Panel Physical Features

This section describes features on the Dolphin’s front panel. The alphanumeric and numeric Dolphins have identical back panels.

Light Emitting Diodes (LED)

The red LED located at the upper right corner of the LCD display is labeled ‘SCAN’. This LED illuminates when the user presses the ON/KEY key and activates the scan engine.

The green LED located at the upper left corner of the LCD display is labeled ‘DECODE.’ This LED illuminates when the bar code software successfully decodes a bar code. Both LEDs are software programmable.

CHAPTER 2 DOLPHIN BASICS

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The alphanumeric, scrollable LCD consists of nine rows with 20 character positions per row and 119 x 73 graphics pixels, which are software addressable. The electroluminescent backlight allows you to view the display in low light conditions. To conserve power, the backlight is automatically turned off after 30 seconds. The on/off function and contrast is software programmable.

Note: The ninth row is used for system icons and application-defined icons.

Speaker

The Dolphin Batch terminal’s internal speaker emits a sound level of 80dB at 10 cm. The sound level for the Dolphin RF terminal’s external speaker is 90dB at 10 cm.

RF Antenna

The Dolphin RF terminal’s 1.36 inch (34.5 mm) antenna is a unity gain, helicallyloaded, monopole antenna.

CHAPTER 2 DOLPHIN BASICS

Using the Alphanumeric Keypad

The Dolphin’s alphanumeric, splash-resistant keypad has 36 epoxy coated keys. The keyboard’s yellow background enhances the readability of the numeric and special character keys.

The Dolphin’s ON/SCAN key “wakes” the terminal from sleep mode. Its position also allows convenient one-handed bar code scanning.

The SHIFT key toggles the Dolphin from alpha to numeric mode and back and, in combination with other keys, allows you to enter special characters.

The F1, F2, F3 and F4 keys are userdefinable function keys and may be programmed for a variety of functions.

The ENTER key confirms data entry.

The NUM LOCK key toggles between the alphabetic and numeric modes.

Figure 3 Dolphin Alphanumeric Keypad

The LIGHT key toggles the LCD backlight on and off.

The BKSP key moves you to move the cursor back one space each time the ke

is pressed.

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Key Combinations For Keypad Functions and Special Characters

Use the key combinations listed below to access certain keypad functions or to use special characters that are not defined on the Dolphin keypad.

Key Combination

Function/Special

ESC (SHIFT + BKSP)

The ESC function performs a cancel action.

SPC (SHIFT + U)

The SPC function moves the cursor forward one space at a time.

CLR (SHIFT + A)

The CLR function erases the line of data just entered, if the ENTER key has not yet been pressed.

SHIFT + F

SHIFT + K

SHIFT + P

SHIFT + V

SHIFT + W

SHIFT + X

SHIFT + Y

SHIFT + Z

SHIFT + E

SHIFT + J

SHIFT + LIGHT

Figure 4 Key Combinations for Alphanumeric Keypad

Changes Contrast

Character

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Using the Numeric Keypad

The Dolphin’s numeric, splash-resistant keypad has 20 epoxy coated keys. The large, amber-color keys are large, easy-to-read, and comfortably spaced to help prevent errors in data entry. Digits can be entered without using the shift key.

Though designed primarily for numeric data entry, you can use the SHIFT key to switch between numeric and alpha modes or to use special characters.

The Dolphin’s ON/SCAN key “wakes” the terminal from sleep mode. Its position also allows convenient onehanded bar code scanning.

The SHIFT key toggles the Dolphin from numeric to alpha mode and back. You can also enter special characters.

The F1, F2, F3 and F4 keys are userdefinable function keys. These keys may be programmed for a variety of functions.

The ENTER key confirms data entry.

The BKSP key moves the cursor back one space each time the key is pressed.

The SP key moves the cursor forward one space at a time.

Figure 5 Dolphin Numeric Keypad

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