Hand Held Products 7600 User Guide
Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer
with Windows Mobile® 6
User’s Guide
Disclaimer
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Trademarks
Dolphin, Dolphin RF, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc. or Honeywell International Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies and are the property of their respective owners.
Hand Held Products/Dolphin/Metrologics products have no affiliation with Honeywell branded batteries/
chargers, which are exclusively distributed by Global Technology Systems pursuant to a license
agreement.
Patents
Please refer to the product packaging for a list of patents.
Other Trademarks
The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Honeywell.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Agency Information
Label Locations ...................................................................................................................1-1
Approvals by Country ..........................................................................................................1-1
R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and/or GSM ................................. 1-1
Laser Safety Label...............................................................................................................1-2
LED Safety Statement .........................................................................................................1-2
Infrared LED Safety Statement............................................................................................ 1-2
UL and cUL Statement ........................................................................................................1-2
Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and/or GSM ................................................. 1-3
For European Community Users .........................................................................................1-3
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information...................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Out of the Box......................................................................................................................2-1
Today Screen ......................................................................................................................2-3
Navigation Bar .....................................................................................................................2-3
Command Bar .....................................................................................................................2-3
Icons in the Navigation Bar.................................................................................................. 2-4
Pop-Up Menus..................................................................................................................... 2-6
Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview
Standard Configurations......................................................................................................3-1
Peripherals ..........................................................................................................................3-2
Accessories .........................................................................................................................3-3
Front Panel Features...........................................................................................................3-4
Back Panel Features ...........................................................................................................3-6
Side Panels .........................................................................................................................3-8
Left Side Features .........................................................................................................3-8
Right Panel Features..................................................................................................... 3-8
Installing a Memory Card..................................................................................................... 3-9
Bottom Panel Features......................................................................................................3-10
I/O Connector ..............................................................................................................3-10
ActiveSync Communication...............................................................................................3-11
Using the Touch Panel ......................................................................................................3-13
Installing a Screen Protector........................................................................................3-13
Batteries ............................................................................................................................3-14
Main Battery Pack........................................................................................................3-14
Internal Backup Battery ...............................................................................................3-15
Managing Battery Power .............................................................................................3-15
Checking Battery Power .............................................................................................. 3-16
Resetting the Terminal ...................................................................................................... 3-17
Soft Reset (Warm Boot)...............................................................................................3-17
Hard Reset (Cold Boot) ...............................................................................................3-17
Suspend Mode .................................................................................................................. 3-17
Chapter 4 - Using Scan Image Engine
Overview..............................................................................................................................4-1
Angled Imaging.............................................................................................................. 4-1
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Image Engine Specifications ..............................................................................................4-1
Supported Bar Code Symbologies .....................................................................................4-2
Decoding .............................................................................................................................4-3
To Decode a Bar Code.................................................................................................. 4-3
Scanning Position Options.............................................................................................4-4
Capturing Images ................................................................................................................4-5
Taking an Image............................................................................................................ 4-5
Uploading Images.......................................................................................................... 4-6
Chapter 5 - Using Dolphin Keyboards
Keyboard Options................................................................................................................5-1
Common Buttons........................................................................................................... 5-1
Keyboard Combinations ................................................................................................5-1
Using the Function Keys......................................................................................................5-2
Using the Modifier Keys ...................................................................................................... 5-2
Using the Navigation Keys .................................................................................................. 5-3
Sticky Key Functionality....................................................................................................... 5-4
43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard ........................................................................................5-5
43-Key Keyboard Combinations.................................................................................... 5-6
56-Key Full Alpha/Numeric Keyboard ............................................................................. 5-8
56-Key Keyboard Combinations.................................................................................... 5-9
General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................................................5-11
Chapter 6 - System Settings
Overview..............................................................................................................................6-1
Personal Tab .......................................................................................................................6-2
Buttons........................................................................................................................... 6-3
Input............................................................................................................................... 6-4
Menus............................................................................................................................6-5
System Tab .........................................................................................................................6-7
About .............................................................................................................................6-8
Backlight ........................................................................................................................ 6-8
Certificates..................................................................................................................... 6-9
ClearType Tuner............................................................................................................ 6-9
Clock & Alarms .............................................................................................................. 6-9
Encryption.................................................................................................................... 6-10
Error Reporting ............................................................................................................ 6-10
External GPS............................................................................................................... 6-10
Memory........................................................................................................................ 6-11
Power...........................................................................................................................6-12
Regional Settings.........................................................................................................6-13
Remove Programs.......................................................................................................6-13
Screen .........................................................................................................................6-14
WAN Info .....................................................................................................................6-15
Chapter 7 - Communication
Connections Tab .................................................................................................................7-1
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Using Infrared ......................................................................................................................7-2
IrDA Port Location .........................................................................................................7-2
Sending Data................................................................................................................. 7-2
Receiving Data ..............................................................................................................7-3
Connections Manager ......................................................................................................... 7-4
To Access the Connections Manager............................................................................ 7-4
Task Tab........................................................................................................................7-4
Advanced Tab................................................................................................................7-5
Dolphin Wireless Manager .................................................................................................. 7-6
Dolphin Wireless Manager Window............................................................................... 7-6
Enabling the Radios.......................................................................................................7-6
Accessing Radio Configuration Utilities ......................................................................... 7-7
Installing Additional Software .............................................................................................. 7-8
Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync ..................................................... 7-8
Adding Programs Directly from the Internet...................................................................7-9
9900 COM Port Assignment Table....................................................................................7-10
Chapter 8 - Working with GSM
Overview..............................................................................................................................8-1
Quad Band Antenna ...................................................................................................... 8-1
SIM Card Installation ...........................................................................................................8-2
Enabling the GSM Radio .....................................................................................................8-4
Voice Communication.......................................................................................................... 8-5
Audio Modes.................................................................................................................. 8-5
Volume Control.............................................................................................................. 8-5
Accessing the Dialer Window ........................................................................................8-5
Dialing............................................................................................................................ 8-5
Sending Calls.................................................................................................................8-6
Ending Calls...................................................................................................................8-6
Keyboard Combinations for Calls .................................................................................. 8-6
View Options..................................................................................................................8-6
Setup Options......................................................................................................................8-7
Data Communication ...........................................................................................................8-8
Establishing Data Communication.................................................................................8-8
Ending the Data Connection........................................................................................ 8-10
Roaming ............................................................................................................................8-11
Chapter 9 - Working with the Bluetooth Radio
Enabling the Bluetooth Radio ..............................................................................................9-1
Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices ..............................................................................9-2
Pairing and Trusted Devices ............................................................................................... 9-4
Types of Devices and Services ...........................................................................................9-5
Connecting to Bluetooth Printers.........................................................................................9-6
Connecting to Bluetooth Headsets ...................................................................................... 9-6
Transferring Files.................................................................................................................9-7
Making the Terminal Discoverable ......................................................................................9-8
Chapter 10 - Working with GPS
Overview............................................................................................................................ 10-1
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Assisted GPS Support.......................................................................................................10-1
Powering the GPS Module ................................................................................................10-1
Communication Ports ........................................................................................................10-1
Selecting the Port ........................................................................................................10-1
COM7 ..........................................................................................................................10-2
GPS Intermediate Driver..............................................................................................10-2
GPS Demo ........................................................................................................................10-2
Chapter 11 - Dolphin HomeBase Device
Overview............................................................................................................................ 11-1
Parts and Functions........................................................................................................... 11-2
Power ................................................................................................................................11-4
Serial Connector................................................................................................................11-5
Charging the Main Battery.................................................................................................11-6
To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery...................................................... 11-6
Charging a Spare Battery in the Auxiliary Battery Well ............................................... 11-6
Communication..................................................................................................................11-7
Connecting the Communication Cables ...................................................................... 11-7
Establishing Communication .......................................................................................11-7
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal ........................................................................ 11-7
Verifying Data Transfer................................................................................................ 11-8
RS-232 Communications Cables ...................................................................................... 11-9
RS-232 Pin Configuration............................................................................................ 11-9
Mounting..........................................................................................................................11-10
Desk Mounting........................................................................................................... 11-10
Wall Mounting............................................................................................................ 11-11
Chapter 12 - Dolphin Mobile Base Device
Overview............................................................................................................................ 12-1
Front Panel ........................................................................................................................12-2
Bottom Panel .....................................................................................................................12-3
Powering the Dolphin Terminal ......................................................................................... 12-4
Charging the Dolphin Terminal..........................................................................................12-4
Mounting............................................................................................................................12-5
Power ................................................................................................................................12-6
Establishing Communication .............................................................................................12-7
Connecting the Communication Cables ...................................................................... 12-7
Establishing ActiveSync Communication.....................................................................12-7
Chapter 13 - Dolphin ChargeBase Device
Overview............................................................................................................................ 13-1
Parts and Functions...........................................................................................................13-2
Supplying Power................................................................................................................13-3
Inserting and Removing Terminals.................................................................................... 13-4
Charging Terminals ...........................................................................................................13-4
Mounting............................................................................................................................13-5
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Overview............................................................................................................................ 14-1
Parts and Functions...........................................................................................................14-2
Supplying Power................................................................................................................14-3
Inserting and Removing Battery Packs ............................................................................. 14-4
Charging Batteries.............................................................................................................14-4
Using the Battery Analyzer ................................................................................................14-5
Mounting............................................................................................................................14-6
Desk Mounting............................................................................................................. 14-6
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 14-8
Chapter 15 - Customer Support
Product Service and Repair...............................................................................................15-1
Technical Assistance.........................................................................................................15-2
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................... 15-3
How to Extend Your Warranty .....................................................................................15-4
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Compliance Label
Agency Information
Label Locations
Dolphin 9900 terminals meet or exceed 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
operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully
before using your Dolphin terminal.
Approvals by Country
Country EMC, Radio, & SAR Safety
U.S.A. FCC Part 15, Subpart C, 15.247
FCC Part 15, Subpart B
FCC Part 22H
FCC Part 24H
FCC SAR OET 65 Supplement C
Canada ICES-003 (Class B)
RSS 132
RSS 133
RSS 210
European Community/CE EN300328-1/2
EN55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN301489-1
EN301489-7
EN301489-17
EN300328
3GPPTS 51.010-1
ETSI EN301511
EN301511
EN60360 June 2001
EN50361 June 2001
EN50371 June 2001
UL60950-1
cUL60950
EN60950-1:2000
EN60825-1:1994+A11+A2
EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004
EN60825-1:1994+A1:2002+A2:2001
R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and/or GSM
Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/
EC).
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This product is marked with in accordance with the Class II product requirements specified in
LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM
IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.1 1
except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.
the R&TTE Directive. In addition, this product complies to 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive when
supplied with the recommended power supply. Honeywell 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.
The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community; PAN European Frequency
Range: 2.402–2.480 GHz. Restrictions for use in France are as follows:
• Indoor use: Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the entire 2.400–2.4835 GHz
• Outdoor use: Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the 2.400–2.454 GHz band & maximum power
(EIRP*) of 10 mW for the 2.454–2.483 MGHz band.
For further information, please contact:
Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV
Nijverheidsweg 9
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Laser Safety Label
If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product
contains a laser engine or laser aimer:
Laser Eye Safety Statement: This device has been tested in
accordance with and complies with IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21
CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001. LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE
INTO BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT, 1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT:
650nM.
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
LED Safety Statement
The LED output on this device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety and certified
to be a Class 1 LED device.
The maximum power outputs for each diode are as follows:
• Illumination LED: 194.0 uW, wavelength: 626nm+/-30nm
• Aimer laser (5300 engine): 360.1 uW, wavelength: 655nm
• Aimer LED (5100 engine): 81.6 uW, wavelength: 526nm+/-30nm
Infrared LED Safety Statement
Caution - Do not view directly with optical instruments. The maximum power outputs for the IR LED is
145.1 uW. LEDs are pulsed at a frequency of 115,200 Hz with a duty cycle of 18.75% where the “ON”
time of a single pulse is 1.6275 x 10
UL and cUL Statement
UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03.
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Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and/or GSM
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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/TV technician for help.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.”
This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television
interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of
connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company. The correction is the
responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this system.
In accordance with FCC 15.21, changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Canadian Compliance
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and
away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) installed outdoors
is subject to licensing.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For European Community Users
Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE
COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information
This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain
hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.
In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure
on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product
disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a
sound way.
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The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along
with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product
disposal.
If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or
regional waste administration.
You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this
product.
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 terminal is 0.3V/m according to
Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the RF from the Dolphin terminal has 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.
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Getting Started
Out of the Box
Verify that the carton contains the following items:
• Dolphin 9900 mobile computer (the terminal)
• Main battery pack (7.4v Li-ion)
• Microsoft Getting Started CD
• Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e
Note: If you ordered accessories for your terminals, verify that they are also included with the order.
Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned
for service. For details, see Product Service and Repair on page 15-1.
Step 1. Install the Main Battery Pack
We recommend use of Hand Held Products Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Hand Held Products battery
may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
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Step 2. Charge the Main and Backup Batteries
!
The power supply for Dolphin terminals consists of two types of battery power: the main battery pack
installed on the back panel and the backup battery that resides inside the terminal.
The main battery powers the terminal. The internal backup battery charges off the main battery and
maintains the application data stored in RAM memory for up to 30 minutes when the terminal’s main
battery pack is completely discharged or removed.
Before Initial Use
Terminals are shipped with both batteries discharged of all power. Charge the main battery pack
for a minimum of 4.5 hours before initial use.
Time to Charge
4.5 hours for the main battery pack, 8 hours for the internal backup battery the first time. Connect
the terminal to one of the 9000 series charging peripherals to charge; see Peripherals on page 3-2.
We recommend use of Hand Held Products peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any nonHand Held Products peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
Step 3. Boot the Terminal
The terminal begins booting as soon as power is applied and runs by itself. Do NOT press any keys or
interrupt the boot process. Only tap the screen when prompted.
When the boot process is complete, the Today screen appears and the terminal is ready for use.
Note: Because, the Today screen appears a number of times during the boot process, wait a few seconds before
tapping anything on the Today screen.
Step 4. Set the Time and Date
You need to re-set the time and date after every hard reset of the terminal. It is a good idea to set the time
and date now before you begin using the device.
On the Today screen, tap the line that displays the time and date,
The Clock Settings screen appears.
The time zone defaults to GMT-5 Eastern US; tap the arrow to the right of GMT-5 Eastern US to select
another time zone. Set the correct time and date in the remaining fields and tap
OK to save.
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Start menu: Grants
access to system
functions.
Icons here indicate
the status of various
system functioning.
Menus change
according to the
open application.
The Task tray
displays icons for
programs running in
the background.
After the Dolphin terminal initializes the first time, you see the Today screen.
You can also display the Today screen anytime by tapping
Start and then Today.
Navigation Bar
The Navigation bar is located at the top of the screen that displays the active program and current time.
It also provides access to the Start menu, which allows you to open programs and access the system
settings.
Command Bar
The Command bar is located at the bottom of application windows.
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Icons in the Navigation Bar
Indicator Meaning
The terminal could not synchronize data with the workstation via ActiveSync
New e-mail or text message (SMS)
New voicemail
New instant message
Ringer off
Voice call
Voice call in progress
Calls are forwarded
Call on hold
Missed call
Data call in progress
Battery levels (1–4). Tap this icon to open the Power system setting and see the
charge percentage (see page 3-16).
Critical battery. The charge percentage is at the critical battery point set in the registry
(the default is 10%). For details about the critical battery point, (see page 3-15).
Tap this icon to open the Power system setting and see the charge percentage (see
page 3-16).
Terminal is running on external power (If a battery pack is installed, that battery is
charging.)
The terminal is not connected to external power. A battery is installed but is defective;
specifically, its charge level cannot be measured.
No SIM card is installed
GPRS available
GPRS connected
EDGE available
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Icons in the Navigation Bar
Indicator Meaning
EDGE connected
Roaming
Radio is disabled
The radio is not connected to a network
Radio connected
No radio signal
The terminal is searching for a signal
Radio signal strength
Wi-Fi on
Wi-Fi data call
Pending alarm
Bluetooth
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Pop-Up Menus
With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for a selected item. To access a pop-up menu, tap
and hold the stylus on the item name of the action you want to perform the action. When the menu
appears, lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.
Tap anywhere outside the menu to close the menu without performing an action.
Selecting Programs
To see additional programs loaded on your terminal, tap Start > Programs. The Programs screen displays
the programs that are not listed on the Start menu. To open a program, tap once on the icon.
Note: Some programs have abbreviated labels underneath the icon. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold
the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out.
File Explorer
You can also use the File Explorer to find files and organize these files into folders. Tap Start > Programs
> File Explorer.
Tap the Up button at the bottom of the screen to move up one level in the directory.
You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding on the item you want to move, and then tapping
Cut or Copy and Paste on popup menus.
Search
The Search feature helps you quickly locate information. Tap Start > Programs > Search .
Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, and then tap Go to start the search. To quickly find
information that is taking up storage space, select Larger than 64 KB in the Type drop-down field.
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Hardware Overview
Standard Configurations
Dolphin 9900 come in several standard configurations.
WLAN & WPAN
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic
• Intel XScale PXA27x 624 MHz
• 2 5 6 M B R A M X 1 G B F l a s h
• Two in-mold, hard-top keyboard options
• 2500mAh extended life main battery
• Adaptus Imaging Technology: 5100SR/SF or 5300SR/SF image engines
• 802.11b/g and Bluetooth
WLAN, WPAN, & WWAN
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
• Intel XScale PXA27x 624 MHz
• 2 5 6 M B R A M X 1 G B F l a s h
• Two in-mold, hard-top keyboard options
• 2500mAh extended life main battery
• Adaptus Imaging Technology: 5100SR/SF or 5300SR/SF image engines
• 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and GSM/GPRS
WLAN, WPAN, & WWAN with GPS
• Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Professional
• Intel XScale PXA27x 624 MHz
• 2 5 6 M B R A M X 1 G B F l a s h
• Two in-mold, hard-top keyboard options
• 2500mAh extended life main battery
• Adaptus Imaging Technology: 5100SR/SF or 5300SR/SF image engines
• 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, and GSM/GPRS
• G P S
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Peripherals
The following items are sold separately and enhance the capabilities of your Dolphin terminal.
Dolphin HomeBase™ Device
The Dolphin HomeBase device is a charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB
communications, which enable it to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. This
device also contains an auxiliary battery well that charges a spare Li-ion battery.
For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase Device on page 11-1.
Dolphin Mobile Base™ Device
The Dolphin Mobile Base device is a charging and communication cradle is designed specifically for inpremise and in-transit data collection applications. It features a flexible mounting bracket, a cigarette
lighter adapter or power cable to adapt it to your environment.
The serial connector supports RS-232 communication and power out to peripheral devices, such as
handheld scanners.
For more information, see Dolphin Mobile Base Device on page 12-1.
Dolphin ChargeBase
The Dolphin ChargeBase is a 4-slot charging cradle that holds, powers, and charges terminals.
For more information, see Dolphin ChargeBase Device on page 13-1.
Dolphin Net Base
The Dolphin Net Base is a 4-slot charging/communication cradle that holds, powers, charges, and
communicates with terminals. Ethernet communication occurs via statically and dynamically-assigned IP
addresses.
For more information about the Dolphin Net Base, please consult the Dolphin Net Base Quick Start Guide.
Dolphin QuadCharger™ Device
The Dolphin QuadCharger device is a 4-slot charging station for Dolphin 9900 li-ion battery packs. The
4th slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery and displays its
resulting capacity.
For more information, see Dolphin QuadCharger Device on page 14-1.
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Accessories
The following items are sold separately and enhance the capabilities of your Dolphin terminal.
Note: When using accessories where the terminal is worn on the body, the terminal’s touch panel must face away
from the body.
Dolphin Mobile Charger
The Dolphin Mobile Charger is a charging cable that connects the terminal directly to a 12 Volt DC power
source, such as a cigarette lighter port inside a vehicle, eliminating the need for a cradle. Intelligent battery
technology on-board the terminal ensures proper charging. The Dolphin Mobile Charger is an ideal lowcost charging solution for in-transit mobile applications.
Dolphin Mobile Mount
The Dolphin Mobile Mount, which holds a Dolphin terminal securely in place inside a vehicle, is an ideal,
low-cost alternative to the Dolphin Mobile Base when communications are not required. When used in
conjunction with the Dolphin Mobile Charger, the Dolphin Mobile Mount creates a complete mounting and
charging solution for in-transit applications. The entire kit includes an adjustable vehicle mounting
bracket.
Charging/Communication Cables
Dolphin charging/communication cable kits are an all-in-one solution for mobile applications. Each cable
kit powers the terminal, charges its main battery, and communicates with host or peripheral devices
without the need for a cradle. Cable kits can support RS-232 or USB communications and are available
with U.K. or European power cords.
Protective Holster
Holsters provide convenient storage for terminals and protect them from damage in mobile environments.
Both holsters feature a front pocket that holds an extra battery, a side pocket to hold an extra stylus, and
a belt loop to secure the holster to a belt.
Protective Enclosure
Protective enclosures help seal and protect terminals from damage while providing full access to all
terminal parts and features. These enclosures feature a swivel clip on the back that enables you to secure
the enclosure to a belt. Enclosures also come with an adjustable shoulder strap for added convenience.
Stylus Kits
There are two stylus kits: one contains three styli and the other includes additional coiled tethers to secure
the stylus to the terminal, which helps prevent loss.
Li-ion Battery Pack
The 7.4v, 18.5 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable battery pack provides the main power for the terminal.
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Front Panel Features
LED
Touch Panel Display
Navigation Keys
SCAN Key
Recessed
Keyboard
Front Speaker
I/O Connector
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Front Speaker
The integrated speaker that sounds audio signals as you scan bar code labels and enter data.
The operating frequency range is 500Hz at 71 dB up to 80 dB.
I/O Connector
See I/O Connector on page 3-10.
LED
The light emitting diode (LED) located at the top of the LCD display flashes and illuminates
during resets and scanning/imaging. This LED can be programmed by various software
applications.
Navigation Keys
The centrally-located navigation keys enable you to move and position the cursor through
software programs. The up and down arrows are programmed to perform specific functions
when pressed in combination with the Blue and Red modifier keys.
For more details, see Using the Navigation Keys on page 5-3.
Recessed Keyboard
There are three keyboard options: 35-key numeric/alpha keyboard, 43-key numeric/alpha
keyboard, and 56-key full alpha/numeric keyboard.
For a complete overview of each keyboard, see Using Dolphin Keyboards on page 5-1.
SCAN Key
The SCAN key is centrally located for easy access with the right or left hand. When pressed,
the SCAN key activates the scanner/imager. The SCAN key also functions as an on or system
wake-up control for the terminal.
Touch Panel Display
The color 3.5 inch liquid crystal display (LCD) touch panel is covered with an industrial,
protective lens for greater durability. The video graphic array (VGA) resolution is 1/4 (240 X
320 pixel).
The color LCD is 16 bits/pixel and uses thin film transistor (TFT) technology. The backlight for
the touch panel lights when the screen is touched, but not when the Backlight key is pressed.
For more information, see Backlight on page 6-8.
The touch panel can be activated by the stylus (included with the terminal) or a finger. For more
information, see Using the Touch Panel on page 3-13.
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Back Panel Features
Battery Well
Image Engine Window
Stylus Slot
Rear Speaker
Microphone
Fastener for the
Stylus Tether
IrDA Port
Fastener for the
Stylus Tether
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Battery Well
The Battery Well is a recessed area on the back panel that holds the Li-ion battery pack.
For more information, see Batteries on page 3-14.
Fastener for the Stylus Tether
Stylus tethers can be purchased separately to help you keep the stylus attached to the terminal
when not in the slot to prevent loss. A stylus tether is a coiled elastic cord with one end to attach
to the stylus and another to attach fasten to the back panel.
Image Engine Window
The available image engines that reads and decodes linear, stacked linear (e.g., PDF417), and
2D matrix bar code symbologies. With the latest CMOS-based technology, the engine works
like a digital camera and enables digital image capture, signature capture, and reading of OCR
characters.
Digital images have a maximum image size of 640 x 480 pixels and may have up to a 256
grayscale image definition. Files formats supported for image storage include Bitmap (BMP),
JPEG (JPG) and Portable Network Graphics (PNG).
For more details, see Using Scan Image Engine on page 4-1.
Microphone
The integrated microphone that provides audio input to the terminal when a headset is not
plugged into the Audio Jack, page 3-8. When a headset is plugged in, the terminal defaults to
the microphone on the headset.
Rear Speaker
The integrated speaker that sounds audio signals as you scan bar code labels and enter data.
The operating frequency range is 500Hz at 71 dB up to 80 dB.
Stylus Slot
The stylus is used to operate the touch panel. The back panel features this storage slot to hold
the stylus when not in use.
The stylus features a special tip for added accuracy and ease of use.
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Side Panels
Audio Jack (2.5mm)
Memory Card
Door
IrDA Port
The left and the right side panels contain different features.
Left Side Features
Memory Card Door
This door provides user access to the industry-standard SD memory interface. You can open
this door to insert SD memory cards to expand the terminal’s memory capacity.
When this door is fastened securely and properly, the memory interface is sealed against
moisture and particle intrusion, read/write data is stored securely, and the terminal’s
environmental rating is preserved; see Memory on page 6-11.
Audio Jack
The 2.5mm audio jack supports both speaker (stereo) and microphone (mono) headsets.
Right Panel Features
IrDA Port
The IrDA port enables infrared communication; see Using Infrared on page 7-2.
The maximum data transfer speed is 115kbps.
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Installing a Memory Card
1. Press Blue + Backlight key to put the terminal in suspend mode; see Suspend Mode on page 2-11.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Place the terminal on a flat, secure surface with the keyboard face-down.
4. Unscrew both screws and remove the door.
5. Slide the mini-SD card into the appropriate slot until it clicks into place.
a. To remove an installed mini-SD card, tap on the edge lightly to unlock the card; the card will pop
out just enough for you to grab its edge and pull it out.
6. Replace the access door and tighten the screws.
There is a rubber gasket on the inside of access door that must be in place when you seal the door.
This gasket performs the sealing action for the door.
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Bottom Panel Features
I/O Connector
Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.
I/O Connector
The I/O connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and facilitates communication. All
Dolphin peripherals are designed to work exclusively with this connector.
The I/O connector supports RS-232 or USB. For RS-232, the maximum communication speed is 115
Kbps with seven baud rate settings. For USB, the communication speed is up to 12 Mbps.
Powering Out
The mechanical connector also provides power out (to peripheral devices) 5V at 500mA. This means that,
with the proper Honeywell cable, the terminal can power another device. By default, power out is disabled.
To enable power out, alter the registry as follows:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\Serial4]
Conn5Venable=1
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ActiveSync Communication
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To synchronize, ActiveSync 4.5 or higher must be installed and configured for the appropriate
communication type on the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. Dolphin terminals ship with
ActiveSync already installed. Therefore, if ActiveSync is already installed on the host workstation, you just
need to connect the Dolphin terminal to the host workstation (via Dolphin peripheral) to initiate
communication.
If ActiveSync 4.5 or higher is not installed on the host workstation, install it from the Microsoft Companion
CD that came with the Dolphin terminal. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the host workstation and
follow the directions on your screen.
Note: You can also download the most current version of ActiveSync from www.microsoft.com and install.
When communicating via ActiveSync, your terminal is designed to be connected to the host workstation with
a Hand Held Products communication peripheral. We recommend use of Hand Held Products peripherals,
power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Hand Held Products peripherals, cables, or power
adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
Capabilities
• Back up and restore your device data.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your terminal and workstation.
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can
synchronize continually while connected to your workstation or only when you choose the synchronize
command.
• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized. For
example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized.
Communication Types
The Dolphin terminal supports the following types of communication via ActiveSync through its I/O
Connector (see page 3-10) on the bottom panel:
USB The USB cable and hardware peripherals allow the terminal to communicate with a workstation or
to networked through a USB hub. The Dolphin terminal supports full-speed USB communication
(USB 1.1); maximum data transfer rate is 12 Mbps. The Dolphin terminal defaults to USB
communication out of the box.
RS-232 The RS-232 cable allows the terminal to communicate with a workstation, modem, or any RS-232
device. Maximum data transfer rate is 115 Kbps.
Hardware Requirements for Setup
• Dolphin communication peripheral or cable
• Dolphin power cable from Hand Held Products
• USB cable (for USB communication)
• Serial cable (for RS-232 communication)
Software Requirements for Communication
• To sync successfully, ActiveSync v4.5 or higher must be configured for same communication type on
both the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. ActiveSync must be setup on your workstation
before you initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time.
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0 SP6 or higher), Windows
XP, or Windows Vista operating systems.
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Setting Up the Host Workstation
For USB communication, check
Allow USB connections.
For RS-232 communication,
connect to COM1.
Verify that ActiveSync is configured to use the appropriate communication type by clicking File >
Connection Settings.
Note: You can have both USB and RS-232 selected in the software without affecting processing. However, your
hardware setup should use only RS-232 or USB, not both.
Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal
After setting up both the workstation and the terminal, ActiveSync connection should be automatic.
1. Connect the Dolphin terminal to a Dolphin communication peripheral.
2. The Dolphin terminal automatically opens ActiveSync to establish a connection.
Synchronizing with the Host Workstation
After setup, synchronization begins automatically whenever the terminal’s mechanical connector
connects to a Dolphin peripheral that is connected to a host workstation with ActiveSync installed.
Exploring the Terminal from the Workstation
When the Dolphin terminal and workstation are connected, open the main ActiveSync window (on the
desktop), and click Explore.
The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer.
The Dolphin terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as
dragging and dropping or copying and pasting.
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