Hand Held Products 7900 User Manual

®

User’s Guide

With Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0

Disclaimer

Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information
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Trademarks

Dolphin, Dolphin RF, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held
Products, 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.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Chapter 8 contains copyrighted information from SyChip, Inc.
Chapter 8 contains copyrighted information from Meetinghouse Corporation. Meetinghouse, the Meetinghouse logo, and all other

Meetinghouse trademarks/service marks contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Meetinghouse.
Chapter 9 is copyrighted information used by permission from Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Hand Held Products, Inc..
Chapter 10 contains information with permission from Intrynsic Software, Inc.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Agency Approvals

Label Locations................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Laser Safety Label........................................................................................................................ 1-2

LED Safety Statement.........................................................................................................................1-2

Regulatory and Safety Approvals

FCC Compliance................................................................................................................................. 1-3

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Overview............................................................................................................................................. 2-1

Dolphin 7900 Radio Configuration Options....................................................................................... 2-2

Standard Configurations............................................................................................................... 2-2

Custom Configurations.................................................................................................................2-2

Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals......................................................................................................... 2-3

Dolphin 7900 Accessories................................................................................................................... 2-4

Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time......................................................................................... 2-5

Today Screen....................................................................................................................................... 2-9

Navigation Bar....................................................................................................................................2-9

Selecting Programs.............................................................................................................................. 2-9

Pop-Up Menus .................................................................................................................................. 2-10

Resetting the Terminal......................................................................................................................2-11

Soft Reset (Warm Boot).............................................................................................................2-11

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)..............................................................................................................2-11

Suspend Mode................................................................................................................................... 2-11

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Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview

System Features .................................................................................................................................. 3-1

Front Panel Features............................................................................................................................ 3-2

Back Panel Features............................................................................................................ ................3-4

Side Panel Features.............................................................................................................................3-6

Opening the Access Door............................................................................................................. 3-6

Replacing the Access Door........................................................................................................... 3-8

I/O Connector......................................................................................................................................3-9

I/O Connector...............................................................................................................................3-9

Battery Power....................................................................................................................................3-10

Main Battery Pack......................................................................................................................3-10

Internal Backup Battery..............................................................................................................3-10

Managing Battery Power............................................................................................................ 3-11

Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications............................................................................................3-13

Chapter 4 - Using the Image Engine

Overview............................................................................................................................................. 4-1

Image Engine Options.........................................................................................................................4-1

Bar Code Symbologies Supported......................................................................................................4-2

Activating the Engine.......................................................................................................................... 4-3

Decoding.............................................................................................................................................4-3

Omni-Directional Scanning.......................................................................................................... 4-4

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Capturing Images.................................................................................................................................4-5

Chapter 5 - Using the Keyboards

Overview .............................................................................................................................................5-1

Using the Function Keys .....................................................................................................................5-2

Using the Navigation Keys..................................................................................................................5-2

Using the Modifier Keys .....................................................................................................................5-3

25-Key Numeric Keyboard .................................................................................................................5-4

Alpha Mode...................................................................................................................................5-4

Caps Lock Key in Alpha Mode.....................................................................................................5-4

Blue Key Combinations................................................................................................................5-5

Red Key Combinations.................................................................................................................5-5

36-Key Alpha Keyboard......................................................................................................................5-7

NUM Lock Key ............................................................................................................................5-7

Caps Lock Functionality...............................................................................................................5-7

Blue Key Combinations ...............................................................................................................5-8

Red Key Combinations ................................................................................................................5-8

NUM Key Combinations ..............................................................................................................5-8

Numeric Shift in Numeric Mode ..................................................................................................5-9

Chapter 6 - Settings

Overview .............................................................................................................................................6-1

Personal Tab ........................................................................................................................................6-2

Buttons ..........................................................................................................................................6-3

Headset Control.............................................................................................................................6-4

Input ..............................................................................................................................................6-5

Menus - Adding a Program to the Start Menu..............................................................................6-5

System Tab ..........................................................................................................................................6-7

About.............................................................................................................................................6-7

Backlight.......................................................................................................................................6-7

Certificates ....................................................................................................................................6-8

ClearType Tuner ...........................................................................................................................6-8

Clock & Alarms ............................................................................................................................6-8

CPU Speed....................................................................................................................................6-8

Memory.........................................................................................................................................6-9

Power ..........................................................................................................................................6-11

Regional Settings ........................................................................................................................6-11

Remove Programs.......................................................................................................................6-12

Screen..........................................................................................................................................6-12

Connections Tab................................................................................................................................6-14

Server-Assigned IP Addresses....................................................................................................6-14

Zero-Config Wi-Fi......................................................................................................................6-14

Com Port Assignment Table.......................................................................................................6-15

Connections Manager........................................................................................................................6-16

Task Tab......................................................................................................................................6-16

Advanced Tab .............................................................................................................................6-17

Creating a Wireless Network Connection...................................................................................6-17

Network Cards ............................................................................................................................6-17

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Chapter 7 - Communications

Overview .............................................................................................................................................7-1

Installing Additional Software......................................................................................................7-1

Using ActiveSync................................................................................................................................7-2

Synchronizing from Your Desktop Computer..............................................................................7-2

Synchronizing from the Terminal.................................................................................................7-2

Exploring the Terminal from the Desktop Computer...................................................................7-3

Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync ..................................................................7-3

Using Infrared......................................................................................................................................7-5

Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled...........................................................................................7-5

IrDA Port Location on the Terminal.............................................................................................7-5

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................7-7

Wireless Radio Options.......................................................................................................................7-8

Radio Combinations......................................................................................................................7-8

Radio Manager..............................................................................................................................7-8

Using an ISP........................................................................................................................................7-9

Chapter 8 - Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b

Overview .............................................................................................................................................8-1

Enabling the 802.11b Radio Driver ..............................................................................................8-1

Configuration Utility Options..............................................................................................................8-1

802.11b Settings ..................................................................................................................................8-2

Accessing 802.11b Settings ..........................................................................................................8-2

Status Tab .....................................................................................................................................8-2

Config Tab ....................................................................................................................................8-4

Advanced Tab ...............................................................................................................................8-8

About Tab .....................................................................................................................................8-8

Using the Status Icon ...................................................................................................................8-9

802.11b Wireless Security Supplement.............................................................................................8-10

Installing the 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement ................................................................8-10

Opening the Client ......................................................................................................................8-12

Main Screen ................................................................................................................................8-12

Configuring the Client ................................................................................................................8-15

Configuring a Network Profile ...................................................................................................8-22

Logging.......................................................................................................................................8-24

Installing Certificates with CertAdd ...........................................................................................8-25

Advice and Workarounds............................................................................................................8-26

Chapter 9 - Wireless PAN (WPAN) Communications with Bluetooth

Overview .............................................................................................................................................9-1

Enabling the Bluetooth Radio.......................................................................................................9-1

Setting Up Your Bluetooth Card .........................................................................................................9-1

Assign COM Ports...............................................................................................................................9-2

Discover Bluetooth Device(s) .............................................................................................................9-3

Bond With Discovered Device(s) .................................................................................................9-3

Set Up Your Favorite Device........................................................................................................9-5

Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF........................................................................................................9-7

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Bluetooth ActiveSync..........................................................................................................................9-7

Bluetooth LAN Access........................................................................................................................9-9

OBEX ................................................................................................................................................9-11

Enable File Sharing.....................................................................................................................9-18

Using the Dialer.................................................................................................................................9-19

Get Connected Wizard.......................................................................................................................9-20

Dial Up Connection...........................................................................................................................9-23

Chapter 10 - Wireless WAN (WWAN) Communications with GSM/GPRS

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................10-1

GSM Radios................................................................................................................................10-1

Dual-Band Antenna.....................................................................................................................10-1

SIM Card ...........................................................................................................................................10-2

Audio Modes .....................................................................................................................................10-2

Keyboard Combinations for Calls.....................................................................................................10-2

Using uPhone.....................................................................................................................................10-3

Icons and Bubble Messages........................................................................................................10-3

Using the Dialler................................................................................................................................10-5

Making a Call..............................................................................................................................10-5

Receiving a Call..........................................................................................................................10-6

Call Waiting................................................................................................................................10-7

Making Conference Calls............................................................................................................10-7

Touchtones..................................................................................................................................10-8

Tools Menu .................................................................................................................................10-8

Ringtone Configuration...............................................................................................................10-9

Phonebook.................................................................................................................................10-10

Charging....................................................................................................................................10-10

USSD ........................................................................................................................................10-11

Call Log.....................................................................................................................................10-11

uPhone Configuration......................................................................................................................10-13

SMS Manager..................................................................................................................................10-17

Sending an SMS Message.........................................................................................................10-18

GPRS Settings .................................................................................................................................10-20

Chapter 11 - Dolphin 7900 with GPS

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................11-1

GPS Functionality.......................................................................................................................11-1

Dolphin 7900 with GPS Configuration.......................................................................................11-1

Powering the GPS Module ................................................................................................................11-2

DeviceConfig Power Tool ..........................................................................................................11-2

Enable5VOut...............................................................................................................................11-3

Suspend/Resume with GPS ...............................................................................................................11-4

Suspend Via Keyboard Combination..........................................................................................11-4

Suspend Via Activity timeout.....................................................................................................11-4

Time to First Fix (TTFF)...................................................................................................................11-4

Typical TTFF From No Satellite Data........................................................................................11-4

Serial Communications......................................................................................................................11-5

Microsoft ActiveSync .................................................................................................................11-5

External Serial Devices...............................................................................................................11-5

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GPS Demo.........................................................................................................................................11-6

Accessing GPSdemo...................................................................................................................11-6

Setup Tab ...................................................................................................................................11-6

Position Tab ................................................................................................................................11-7

Satellites Tab...............................................................................................................................11-7

Power Tab ...................................................................................................................................11-8

Urban Canyons ..................................................................................................................................11-8

Chapter 12 - Dolphin QuadCharger

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................12-1

Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions.......................................................................................12-1

Front Panel .................................................................................................................................12-1

Rear Panel ...................................................................................................................................12-2

Supplying Power to the QuadCharger...............................................................................................12-3

Inserting and Removing Battery Packs .............................................................................................12-3

Recommendations for Storing Batteries............................................................................................12-3

Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger.............................................................................................12-3

Using the Battery Analyzer ...............................................................................................................12-4

Mounting the QuadCharger...............................................................................................................12-5

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................12-6

Chapter 13 - Dolphin HomeBase

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................13-1

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................13-2

Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................13-3

RS-232 Serial Connector...................................................................................................................13-4

Powering the Dolphin HomeBase .....................................................................................................13-4

Charging the Main Battery ................................................................................................................13-5

ActiveSync Communications with the HomeBase............................................................................13-6

Mounting the HomeBase...................................................................................................................13-9

Desk Mounting............................................................................................................................13-9

Wall Mounting............................................................................................................................13-9

Chapter 14 - Dolphin ChargeBase

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................14-1

Dolphin ChargeBase Parts and Functions .........................................................................................14-1

Front Panel .................................................................................................................................14-1

Back Panel...................................................................................................................................14-2

Power Supply..............................................................................................................................14-2

Supplying Power to the ChargeBase .................................................................................................14-3

Inserting and Removing Terminals ...................................................................................................14-3

Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase.............................................................................................14-3

Mounting the Dolphin ChargeBase...................................................................................................14-3

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Chapter 15 - Dolphin Mobile Base

Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15-1

Dolphin Mobile Base Hardware Overview .......................................................................................15-2

Front Panel..................................................................................................................................15-2

Bottom Panel...............................................................................................................................15-3

Back Panel...................................................................................................................................15-5

Powering the Dolphin Terminal ........................................................................................................15-6

Charging the Dolphin Terminal.........................................................................................................15-6

Setting Up the Mobile Base for Communications.............................................................................15-6

ActiveSync Communications with the MobileBase..........................................................................15-6

Mounting the Dolphin Mobile Base..................................................................................................15-7

Chapter 16 - Customer Support

Product Service and Repair ...............................................................................................................16-1

Online Product Service and Repair Assistance...........................................................................16-1

Technical Assistance .........................................................................................................................16-2

Online Technical Assistance.......................................................................................................16-2

For Further Information ..............................................................................................................16-2

Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................16-3

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Agency Approvals

Overview

Congratulations on the purchase of the Dolphin 7900 mobile computer! You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin,
a device known worldwide for its ergonomic form factor, light-weight, rugged design and single-handed data collection
capabilities.

Ergonomics

The patented shape of the Dolphin 7900 fits into either hand comfortably with major function keys that are easy to access. The
adjustable hand strap on the back panel ensures a secure grip on the terminal for solid one-handed operation in mobile
environments.

Rugged Design

Dolphin 7900 terminals are the most durable mobile computers on the market. Their rugged design can withstand repeated five­foot drops onto a concrete floor, extreme temperatures, as well as high humidity, moisture, and dust conditions. The terminals
are independently tested to meet IP64 specifications.

Mobile Computing Features

• Low-power, high-resolution image engine omni-directional and auto-discrimination decoding of most bar code symbologies

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•Intel

• Optional Wireless Full Area Networking

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PCs

• 64MB RAM (optional 128MB) and 64MB synchronous Flash memory configuration for ample and secure data storage

• Mini-Secure Digital (SD) memory interface that enables memory expansion

• Adaptus Imaging Technology for advanced point-and-shoot bar code decoding and image capture

X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor for fast processing

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(WFAN) configuration for real-time data and voice communications

Additional Features

• Long-lasting Lithium Ion (Li-ion) batteries

• 3.8”, easy-to-read 1/4 VGA (240 x 320) backlit TFT color display with industrial touch screen

• Two keyboard options: 25-key numeric and 36-key alpha

• I/O connector that supports serial and USB communications, as well as power in and out

• Full suite of compatible peripheral devices

• Decoding of stacked linear and matrix codes with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) functionality

• Buttons on both side panels that can activate the image engine for easy one-hand scanning with either hand

• Digital picture capability

• Audio jack for headset use

• Speaker and microphone on the front panel

Application Development Tools

• Dolphin SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003–supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0

• Dolphin .NET SDK for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003–supports Visual Studio .NET 2003 (VB.NET and C#.NET)

• Dolphin GSM/GPRS SDK Add-on for Pocket PC 2003–supports Embedded Visual C++ 4.0 and Visual Studio.NET 2003

This User’s Guide

The Dolphin 7900 Series Mobile Computer User’s Guide provides you with the information you need to make the most of your
Dolphin terminal.

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Label Locations

Laser Safety Label

Compliance Label Location

Dolphin 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 mobile computer.

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 EN60825-1: 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.

LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM
IEC60825-1:1993+A1+A2

Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.1 1
except for deviations pursuant to Laser
Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.

LED Safety Statement

This device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety, and has been certified to be under the limits of a Class
1 LED device.

Regulatory and Safety Approvals

Parameter Specification

U.S.A.
Canada
European Community

FCC Part 15, Class B
ICES-003
EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B
EN60950:2000
EN60825-1:1994 + A11 + A2
EN55024:1998

Hand Held Products, Inc.
Nijverheidsweg 9
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands

Hand Held Products, Inc. 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.

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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 and 93/68/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
For further information, please contact:

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FCC Compliance

Dolphin 7900 Series terminals comply 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.

Dolphin 7900 RF Terminal with an 802.11b, Bluetooth, and/or GSM (MC-45, MC-46 & MC-75) Radio

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 Hand Held Products, Inc. may void the FCC
authorization to operate the equipment.

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines for body-worn operation, do not use

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accessories that contain metallic components.

When using accessories where the terminal is worn on the body, the terminal’s touch screen must face away from the body.
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 for 802.11b, Bluetooth, and/or GSM (MC-45, MC-46, & MC-75) Radio

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) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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RF Approvals for 802.11b and Bluetooth

Parameter Specification

U.S.A.
Canada

FCC Part 15.247
RSS 210

RF Approvals for GSM (MC-45, MC-46, & MC-75)

Parameter Specification

U.S.A.
Canada

FCC Part 24
RSS 133

R&TTE Compliance Statement for 802.11b, Bluetooth, and/or GSM (MC-45, MC-46, & MC-75)

Dolphin 7900 RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equipment
has been assessed to the following standards as applicable:

Parameter Specification

R&TTE EN 300 328-2:2000

EN 301 489-1 (2002-08)
EN 301 489-17 (2002-08)
EN 60950: 2000
EN 50361: 2001

This product is marked with in accordance with the Class II product requirements specified in the R&TTE
Directive, 1999/5/EC.

The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community. PAN European Frequency Range: 2.402–2.480 GHz.
Restrictions 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 and maximum power (EIRP*) of 10 mW for
the 2.454–2.483 GHz band

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For European Community Users

Hand Held Products 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.

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.

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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 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

Overview

The Dolphin 7900 terminal comprises one element of an enterprise data collection system that includes various models,
peripherals, and accessories that you can combine to suit your exact needs. The Dolphin 7900 terminal itself combines the latest
in multi-functional wireless data and voice communications technology with a unique, compact form factor, which makes it an
ideal solution for today’s in-transit applications.

Data Input

The Dolphin 7900 mobile computer features a PDA design with a larger display and smaller recessed keyboards. The display
area is 3.8 inches with a 240 X 320 VGA display in TFT color that is backlit for maximum viewability, then covered with an
industrial touch screen for maximum durability. There are two keyboard options: 25-key numeric-alpha and 36-key alpha­numeric.

Imaging

The Dolphin 7900 contains an integrated imager that can take digital images of damaged packages and recipient signatures in
addition to decoding standard 1D and 2D symbologies. For the greatest ease-of-use when operating the imager, both side
panels feature a scan button that initiates a scan with the touch of a thumb or forefinger.

Memory

The Dolphin 7900 is a Windows Mobile computer with 64 MB RAM and 64 MB non-volatile synchronous Flash memory.

Communications

Communications via the I/O connector supports 115 Kbps using serial RS-232 and 12 Mbps using USB.

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Dolphin 7900 Radio Configuration Options

Standard Configurations

Dolphin 7900 WLAN and WPAN (802.11b and Bluetooth)

This terminal features integrated 802.11b and Bluetooth radios, which means that your terminal contains the
capabilities of both radios. You can operate the radios simultaneously or switch between them.

Dolphin 7900 WWAN and WLAN (GSM/GPRS and 802.11b)

This terminal features the functionality of both GSM/GPRS and 802.11b radio and network technologies.

Dolphin 7900 WWAN and WPAN (GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth)

This terminal features the functionality of both GSM/GPRS and Bluetooth radio and network technologies.

Dolphin 7900 WWAN, WLAN, and WPAN (GSM/GPRS, 802.11b, and Bluetooth)

This terminal features the functionality of GSM/GPRS, 802.11b, and Bluetooth radio and network technologies.

Custom Configurations

Please refer to the Dolphin 7900 pricing configuration guide or contact your Customer Account Representative (CAR) for details.

Dolphin 7900 WLAN (802.11b)

These terminals integrate the basic functionality of the Batch terminals with an integrated, IEEE 802.11b direct
sequence radio that enable communication with a host computer through a wireless local area network (WLAN).

Dolphin 7900 WPAN (Bluetooth)

This terminal allows Bluetooth communications to Bluetooth enabled devices such as printers, mobile phones,
Access Points (APs), Bluetooth-enabled PCs, etc.

Dolphin 7900 WWAN (GSM/GPRS)

This terminal features all the benefits of the Dolphin 7900 with the additional capabilities of GSM/GPRS technology.

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Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals

Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7900 terminal’s capabilities.

Dolphin HomeBase

The Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB communications, which enable it
to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack
charges in less than four hours. In addition, the HomeBase contains an auxiliary battery well that charges a spare Li-ion battery.

For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase on page 13-1.

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Dolphin Mobile Base™

The Dolphin Mobile Base charging and communication cradle is designed specifically for in-premise 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.

When a terminal is seated in the Mobile Base, its main battery pack charges in less than four hours. The serial connector supports
RS-232 communication and power out to peripheral devices, such as hand held scanners.

For more information, see Dolphin Mobile Base on page 15-1.

Dolphin QuadCharger™

The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station for Dolphin Li-ion battery packs that can charge each battery in less than
four hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery, then displays remaining
capacity.

For more information, see Dolphin QuadCharger on page 12-1.

Dolphin ChargeBase

The Dolphin ChargeBase is a four-slot charging cradle that holds, powers, and charges a terminal in each slot.
For more information, see Dolphin ChargeBase on page 14-1.

Dolphin Net Base

The Dolphin Net Base is a four-slot charging/communication cradle that holds, powers, charges, and communicates with the
terminal in each slot. Ethernet communication occurs via statically and dynamically-assigned IP addresses.

For more information about the Dolphin Net Base, please consult the Dolphin 7900 Net Base Quick Start Guide.

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Dolphin 7900 Accessories

Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7900 terminal’s capabilities.

Note: When using accessories where the terminal is worn on the body, the terminal’s touch screen must face away from the

body.

Dolphin Cable Kits

USB and serial cables connect the Dolphin 7900 terminal directly to both a peripheral device for communication and a power
source for charging.

Dolphin Mobile Charger

This charging cable plugs the terminal directly into a vehicle cigarette lighter/power port to power the terminal and charge the
battery pack. This accessory converts the 12 Volts from the vehicle outlet to the 9 Volts required by the terminal.

Protective Enclosure

This enclosure wraps around the terminal to protect it from wear and tear.

Protective Holster

The protective holster holds the terminal for mobile use.

Dolphin Mobile Mount

The Dolphin Mobile Mount solution secures Dolphin 7900 in the cab of any vehicle. Used in conjunction with the Mobile Charger,
Dolphin terminals can be adapted to almost any in-transit environment.

Li-ion Battery Pack

The 7.4v, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable battery pack provides the main power supply for Dolphin 7900 terminals.

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Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time

1. Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents, page 2-5.

2. Install the Main Battery Pack, page 2-5.

3. Charge the Main and Backup Batteries, page 2-6.

4. Initialize the Mobile Computer, page 2-7.

5. Let Autoinstall Run, page 2-7.

6. Verify Operations with Demos, page 2-8.

Step 1. Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents

Verify that the carton contains the following items:

• Dolphin 7900 mobile computer (the terminal)

• Main battery pack (7.4v Li-ion)

• Microsoft Companion CD

• Dolphin 7900 Quick Start Guide

Note: If you ordered peripherals or accessories, verify that they are 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 16-1.

Step 2. Install the Main Battery Pack

The Dolphin 7900 ships with the hand strap installed and fastened with a clip on the top panel. To install the battery pack, you
must detach the hand strap.

To detach the hand strap, push the clip up and away from the terminal.
To re-attach the hand strap, slide the clip back into place.

Installing the Main Battery Pack

Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by
Hand Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or

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battery.

1. Unpack the Li-ion battery pack.

2. Hold the terminal with the front panel (keyboard) facing down and detach the handstrap.

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3. Take the battery and insert the end without the locking tab into the top of the battery well and push down with a hinging

motion until the locking tab snaps.

4. Re-attach the handstrap.

To Remove the Main Battery Pack

Put the terminal in Suspend mode before removing the battery; Suspend Mode, page 2-11.

1. Detach the handstrap.

2. Press the locking tab on the battery pack and pull it away from the bottom panel.

3. Pull the battery pack up with a hinging motion.

Step 3. Charge the Main and Backup Batteries

The power supply consists of two types of battery power: the main battery pack and the backup battery located inside the
terminal. The main battery powers the terminal and charges the internal backup battery. The internal backup battery maintains
the application data stored in RAM and the system clock for up to 30 minutes when the main battery pack is completely
discharged or removed.

Before initial use - Because the terminals are shipped with both batteries discharged of all power, charge the main battery pack
for a minimum of four hours before initial use. When installed in the terminal, the battery pack can be charged in the HomeBase,
Mobile Base, or with the appropriate charging cable. When not installed in the terminal, battery packs can be charged in the
QuadCharger or the auxiliary well of the HomeBase.

Time to Charge - Four hours for the main battery pack, eight hours for the internal backup battery the first time. For more
information, see Battery Power on page 3-10.

Use only Dolphin 7900 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power
adapters not sold/manufactured by

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Hand Held Products

will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.

Charging with Dolphin Peripherals

When the battery is installed in the terminal, you can insert the terminal into any one of the following peripherals to charge the
main battery pack:

• Dolphin HomeBase (see page 13-1)

• Dolphin Mobile Base (see page 15-1)

• Dolphin ChargeBase (see page 14-1) or the Dolphin 7900 Net Base

To fully charge the Li-ion battery before installing it in the terminal, use the

• Dolphin QuadCharger (see page 12-1)

• Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase (see page 13-5)

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Step 4. Initialize the Mobile Computer

1. Power on the terminal. The decode LED lights and the scan LED blinks for approximately three seconds. Do NOT press any

keys while the terminal is booting up.

2. The terminal initializes and the splash screen appears for a few seconds. The Build numbers indicate the software versions.

KeyboardBootloader

Kernel

3. The system performs a hard reset. When the display activates again, follow the instructions that appear.

9.XX/9.XX/9.XX/9.XX

Initial
Program
Loader (IPL)

Step 5. Align the Screen

You are prompted to align the screen by tapping the target five times. Use the stylus provided by Hand Held Products.

• Alignment should always be performed with a stylus designed for touch screen applications. The small point is required for
accurate calibration.

• Press the stylus firmly into the center of the cross-hair target once and release. Do not “double-tap” the target.

• You can re-align the screen at any time by going to Start > Settings > System tab > Screen.

Step 6. Let Autoinstall Run

For each program that loads, a status bar indicates that the program is loading. Autoinstall occurs after each hard reset. Do NOT
touch the keyboard or the screen while programs are loading!

All configurations of the Dolphin 7900 terminal install Demos and Power Tools. If the terminal is configured with a wireless radio,
the appropriate radio drivers and utilities for each radio install.

After Autoinstall is complete, the terminal performs a soft reset automatically. When it finishes booting up after the soft reset, the
Today screen appears; see Today Screen on page 2-9.

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Step 7. Setting the Time and Date

The time and date need to be reset after every hard reset of the terminal. It is a good idea to set the time and date before you
begin using the device, so that the system clock is accurate.

On the Today screen, tap the line that displays the time and date,

The Clock Settings screen appears.

Step 8. Verify Operations with Demos

For details, see Using the Image Engine on page 4-1.

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Today Screen

Tap to adjust the volume

Your email messages

Tap to open to change owner information

Tap to change the date and time

Applications running in the background

Tap to see to customize y our terminal

Tap to open a program you have recently used

Tap to open a program

Tap to see additional programs

Navigation bar

Start menu

Menus

SIP Button

When the terminal powers one for the first time, you see the Today screen. You can also display it by tapping Start and then
Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information for the day.

Navigation Bar

The navigation bar is located at the top of the screen and displays the active program and current time, and allows you to switch
to programs and close screens.

Command Bar

Use the Command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The Command bar includes popup menus and
the Soft Input Panel (SIP) button. The name of the menus here and the content changes according to the open application.

Selecting Programs

The Start menu displays some of the programs loaded on your terminal. To see additional programs, tap Start > Programs. To
open a program, tap once on the icon.

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Pop-Up Menus

With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, you can use the pop-up menu in the contact list
to quickly delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e-mail message to a contact. The actions in the pop-up menus
vary from program to program.

1. Tap and hold the stylus on the item name. The pop-up menu appears.

2. Lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.

Note: To close the menu without performing an action, tap the screen anywhere outside the menu.

Using Search

The Find 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.

Using File Explorer

You can also use the File Explorer to find files and organize these files into folders. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer.
You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding the item you want to move, and then tapping Cut or Copy and Paste

on the pop-up menu.

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Resetting the Terminal

There are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: a soft and a hard reset.

Soft Reset (Warm Boot)

A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset when

• The terminal fails to respond

• After installing some software applications

• After making changes to certain system settings, such as network cards

1. Press and hold the Red + ESC keys for approximately five seconds.

2. The decode and scan LEDs flash for approximately three seconds as the terminal resets.

3. When the reset is complete, the Today screen displays.

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)

A hard reset resets the operating system, restores the terminal back to factory defaults, and resets the terminal after a bootloader,
keyboard, and kernel upgrade.

A hard reset erases all of the data stored in RAM memory and all RAM installed applications.

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1. Press and hold the Red + TAB keys for approximately five seconds.

2. The decode and scan LEDs light for approximately three seconds.

3. The terminal re-initializes; see Initialize the Mobile Computer on page 2-7.

Suspend Mode

To put the Dolphin terminal into suspend mode manually, press and hold Blue + Backlight keys. The terminal also goes into
suspend mode automatically when the terminal is inactive for a programmed period of time. For more information, see Power on
page 6-11.

To wake the Dolphin terminal from suspend mode, press the SCAN key.

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Hardware Overview

System Features

Processor

The Dolphin 7900 terminal is equipped with an Intel X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor that runs on a 100 MHz RAM BUS,
making it one of the most powerful mobile computers on the market.

Operating System

Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition software provides a compact, highly efficient, scalable operating system. The open
architecture facilitates the development of applications for energy-efficient data collection devices such as the Dolphin terminal.

Memory

Main Board/IPSM The standard memory configuration is 64 MB RAM (optional 128 MB) and 64 MB non-volatile

Mini SD Card Dolphin 7900 terminals contain a mini SD memory interface on the left side panel to support memory

synchronous Flash. For more information about each kind of memory, see Memory on page 6-9.

expansion. The memory interface is covered by an access door that can be opened to insert a
memory card. For more information about the access door, see Access Door on page 3-6.

Wireless Radio Options

For more information, see Wireless Radio Options on page 7-8.

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Front Panel Features

Decode LED

Scan LED

Touch
Screen
Display

Navigation keys

SCAN key

IrDa PortAudio Jack

Speaker

Microphone

Recessed Keyboard

This section describes features on the front panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminal. The following graphic shows a Dolphin 7900 with
a 25-key keyboard.

Audio Jack

Speaker

Dolphin 7900 terminals contain a 2.5mm audio jack that supports both speaker (stereo) and microphone (mono)
headsets. Both microphone and speaker are located on the front panel for voice communication that is fully
integrated with terminal operation.

The Dolphin 7900 terminal has an 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. The speaker can also be used for playing
sounds (e.g., WAV or MP3 files).

When used in conjunction with the microphone on the keyboard, the speaker can also be used for two-way voice
communications. Both speaker and microphone are located on the front panel for voice communication that is fully
integrated with terminal operation.

SCAN

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IrDA Port

The IrDA (Infrared Data Association) port communicates with IrDA-enabled devices such as PCs, printers,
modems, or other Dolphin terminals. The maximum speed is 115kbps. For more information, see Using Infrared on
page 7-5.

Scan LED

The scan LED lights red when you press the SCAN key in scanning applications.

Decode LED

The decode LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.

Note: Both LEDs can be programmed by various software applications.

Touch Screen Display

The 3.8” liquid crystal display (LCD) is covered with an industrial, protective touch screen lens. The video graphic
array (VGA) resolution is 1/4 (240 X 320 pixel). The color LCD is 16 bits/pixel and uses active display or thin film
transistor (TFT) technology. By default, the display backlight lights when the screen is touched. For more details,
see Backlight on page 6-7.

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or touch screen input, use the included stylus or your finger. The method you choose depends on which one

is appropriate for your application. While there is a great deal of variation in different applications, for buttons

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or icons that are close together, you generally achieve greater accuracy with the stylus. Use of other objects,
such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens can damage the input panel and will void the warranty.

Hand Held Products recommends using screen protectors to protect the touch screen; especially when used with
applications that require high-volume interfacing with the touch screen. Screen protectors help prevent damage to
the touch screen display and are easily installed. Screen protectors can be purchased at any major computer retail
store or directly from Hand Held Products; contact Hand Held Products directly for part numbers and pricing.

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 wakeup control for the terminal.

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.

Recessed Keyboard

The Dolphin 7900 Series features two keyboard options: 25-key numeric and 36-key alpha keyboard. Both
keyboards are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and backlit for easy viewing in various lighting
conditions. For a complete overview of each keyboard, see Using the Keyboards on page 5-1.

Microphone

Dolphin 7900 terminals feature an integrated microphone that provides audio input to the terminal when a headset
is not plugged into the audio jack. When a headset is plugged in, the terminal defaults to the microphone on the
headset. For more information, see Headset Control on page 6-4.

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Back Panel Features

Battery

Image Engine Window

Stylus (in slot)

Programmable Side ButtonProgrammable Side Button

Stylus Fastener

Hand Strap Slot

The following graphic describes features on the back panel of the Dolphin 7900 terminal.

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Image Engine Window

Dolphin 7900 terminals have an optional image engine that reads and decodes linear, stacked linear (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.

The engine points out the top panel at a slight downward angle so that the terminal needs to be positioned slightly
above the image or bar code when using the engine.

For more information about imaging, see Using the Image Engine on page 4-1.

Hand Strap Slot

The Dolphin 7900 has an adjustable, elastic hand strap attached to the terminal with a slot on the top of the back
panel. You can detach the hand strap from this clip when you need access to the battery or other item on the back
panel.

Battery

The Battery well is a recessed area on the back of the Dolphin terminal that holds the Li-Ion battery pack.
For more information, see Battery Power on page 3-10.

Stylus and Fastener

The stylus is used to operate the touch screen. The back panel features this storage slot to hold the stylus when
not in use. There is also a fastener on the back panel to which you can attach stylus tethers. 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.

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Side Panel Features

Programmable Side Button

Access Door

Mini-SD Interface

SIM Card Slot

The following graphic shows the left, side panel:

Programmable Side Button

Programmable buttons are located on both side panels. By default, these buttons activate the image/scan engine
as a more ergonomic alternative to pressing the SCAN key on the keyboard. These buttons can be programmed to
perform specific functions in the Buttons setting. For details, see Buttons on page 6-3.

Access Door

When the access door is open, the mini-SD memory interface and SIM card slot are available. The following graphic
displays both slots as they appear when the Dolphin terminal is placed flat with the keyboard facing down.

Opening the Access Door

Note: Access door removal requires a special tool from Hand Held Products, part number 100001024.

1. Press Blue + Backlight key to put the terminal in suspend mode; see Suspend Mode on page 2-11.

2. Remove the battery; see page 2-5.

3. Place the terminal on a flat, secure surface with the keyboard face-down.

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Mini-SD Interface

SIM Card

You can install a mini-SD card to expand the capacity of the terminal’s storage
memory. 2GB cards are currently available from Hand Held Products. (The mini-SD
memory interface does not support SDIO.)

SIM cards are used with a GSM/GPRS radio.

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Rubber Gasket

SIMmSD

Installing a Mini-SD Card

1. When the access door is open, slide the mini-SD card into the appropriate slot until it clicks into place.

2. The bottom panel inside the opening displays the following guide to help you insert the mini-SD card correctly:

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.

3. 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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Installing a SIM Card

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Note: The SIM card must be activated by the service provider prior to installation.

1. When the access door is open, slide the SIM card into the appropriate slot. The guide on the bottom panel inside the

opening illustrates the correct position; see page 3-7.

2. 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.

3. Power on the terminal.

Do NOT power on the device with the SIM card installed and the access door still open. You must secure the access door
before you can resume terminal operation.

4. Tap Start > Programs > uPhone > Dialler. If the SIM card is not installed properly, the uPhone Dialler indicates that no

SIM card is installed.

For more information about SIM cards and the GSM/GPRS radio, see SIM Card on page 10-2.

Replacing the Access Door

The access door must be replaced before resuming terminal operation. Replace the door and use the special tool from Hand
Held Products (part number 100001024) to tighten the screws.

When closed, the access door seals the memory interface from moisture and particle intrusion thus preserving the
terminal’s environmental rating. The access door must be properly sealed before resuming terminal operation. Failure to

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seal the access door will void the warranty.

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I/O Connector

I/O Connector

Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

I/O Connector

The bottom panel features a custom, industrial-grade mechanical connector with 17 pins. When seated in a Dolphin 7900 Series
peripheral, the terminal is powered, the main battery charged, and communication occurs via this connector. All Dolphin 7900
Series peripherals are designed to work exclusively with this connector.

The 17-pin connector communicates with Dolphin peripherals via 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. If the peripheral unit is
connected to a PC, this connector also transmits data.

Powering Out

The I/O connector also provides power out 5V at 500mA. This means that, with the proper Hand Held Products 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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Battery Power

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The Dolphin 7900 features intelligent battery technology with two types of battery power:

• The main battery pack installed in the back panel

• The backup battery located inside the terminal

Both batteries work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is used over long periods of time. Both batteries must also
be charged to full capacity before using the Dolphin 7900 for the first time.

Main Battery Pack

Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by
Hand Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or
battery.

The 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Li-Ion battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin. The Li-Ion battery is designed to operate
in a temperature range of -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F). For the location of the Li-Ion battery on the terminal, see Battery on page 3-5.

Charging Options

When the Li-ion battery is installed in the terminal:

• Place the terminal in a HomeBase (page 13-5), Mobile Base (page 15-6), ChargeBase (page 14-3), or Net Base that is
connected to an appropriate power supply.

• Connect a charging/communication cable to the I/O connector, plug the cable into the AC adapter, and plug the adapter cable
into a power outlet.

• Connect the terminal to the Mobile Charger and vehicle power port.

When the Li-ion battery is not installed in the terminal:

• Place the battery pack in the Dolphin QuadCharger - see Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger on page 12-3.

• Place the battery pack in the auxiliary battery well of the HomeBase - see page 13-5.

Charging Time The Li-ion battery pack requires four hours to charge to full capacity.

Internal Backup Battery

Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 3.6 Volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery.

Purpose

The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset if you need to remove and replace the main battery pack. It
retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to remain operational for up to 30 minutes when the main battery pack is
removed. If the terminal is left without the main battery pack for more than 30 minutes, the internal backup battery needs to be
recharged to function according to its specifications.

Note: Data and programs stored in Flash memory are not lost even if the internal backup battery fails. However, you must reset

the real-time clock; see Setting the Time and Date on page 2-8.

Charging

The internal backup battery is powered by the main battery pack. Therefore, charging the internal backup battery requires that
the main battery pack be installed in the terminal and the terminal be connected to a charging device.

The internal backup battery must be fully charged before using the terminal for the first time. The initial charge cycle takes
approximately eight hours. After that, if the internal backup battery becomes fully discharged of power, it requires a minimum of
10 hours of charging time to function normally.

Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphin’s internal backup battery:

• Keep a charged Li-Ion battery pack in the Dolphin terminal. The internal battery prematurely discharges if there is not at least
a partially charged battery in the terminal.

• Keep the Dolphin terminal connected to power when the terminal is not in use.

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Managing Battery Power

Data and files saved on the Dolphin terminal may be stored in RAM; therefore, maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal
to help prevent data loss. Letting the backup battery become fully discharged causes the terminal to lose all data in RAM. The
internal battery discharges prematurely if there is not at least a partially charged battery in the terminal. When you remove a
battery pack, insert another charged battery pack in the Dolphin.

If the main battery is low and the terminal is in suspend mode, pressing the SCAN key will not wake the Dolphin terminal; you
must replace the discharged battery with a fully charged battery.

Default Low and Critical Battery Points

The Dolphin terminal ships with default low and critical battery points already programmed in the registry. The registry contains
two DWORD settings in the [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power] entry:

“LowBatt”=19 (25%) This sets the Low battery point to 25 percent (19 hex=25 decimal). The low battery setting is the point

“CriticalBatt”=a (10%) This sets the Critical Battery point to 10 percent (a hex=10 decimal). The critical battery setting is the

The Navigation Bar (see page 2-9) at the top of the screen displays battery warning icons when the main battery reaches low
and critical battery points.

Note: Warnings do not appear when the terminal is on external power.

at which the user is notified that the battery is low. The user is notified only once for a low battery.

point at which the customer is warned that the battery charge is very low. This warning is posted every
3 minutes until the situation is corrected.

Setting Critical and Low Battery Points

Developers can re-reset the default battery points in the RegEdit Power Tool.

1. Tap Start > Power Tools > RegEdit.

2. Drill-down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > System > CurrentControlSet > Control > Power.

3. Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning) to 99 (would nearly

always warn).

4. Tap OK to save changes.

For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide available for download at

www.handheld.com.

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Checking Battery Power

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. The Battery tab opens displaying the charge status of both the installed Li-ion
battery pack and the NiMH backup battery inside the terminal.

For more information, see Power on page 6-11.

Storing Batteries

To maintain optimal battery performance, follow these storage guidelines:

• Avoid storing batteries outside the specified range of -4 to 104° F (-20 to 40°C) or in extremely high humidity.

• For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source.

Guidelines for Battery Use and Disposal

The following are general guidelines for the safe use and disposal of batteries:

• Use only the battery supplied, recommended, or approved by Hand Held Products.

• Replace defective batteries immediately; using a defective battery 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 terminal indicates low battery power.

• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be depleted. Replace it after the battery is unable to
hold an adequate charge.

• If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, please send it to Hand Held Products or an authorized Hand
Held Products service center for inspection.

Maintenance

When needed, clean the image engine window and the LCD display with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. The terminal can
be cleaned with a damp cloth.

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Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications

System Architecture
Processor Intel X-Scale PXA255 400MHz
Software

Development Kits
Operating Platform Windows Mobile 5.0
Third-Party Software

Memory 64MB RAM x 64MB non-volatile synchronous Flash standard

Data Inputs
Imager/Scanner See Image Engine Options on page 4-1.
1D Symbologies See 1D Symbologies on page 4-2.
2D Symbologies See 2D Symbologies on page 4-2.
Composite Codes See Composite Codes on page 4-2.
OCR Fonts See OCR Codes on page 4-2.
Two Keyboard

Options

Data Outputs
Display See Touch Screen Display on page 3-3.

Hand Held Products Dolphin SDK for Visual Studio 2005: supports C/C++, C# and Visual Basic
development on Visual Studio 2005

SOTI MobiControl (remote device management), PowerNet

5250), and ITScriptNet

128MB RAM high memory optional

25-key numeric alpha
36-key alpha numeric
See Using the Keyboards on page 5-1.

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Terminal Emulation (TNVT, 3270,

I/O Ports Industrial-grade I/O connector supports communications (USB 1.1, serial RS-232 up to 115Kbps)

Mass Storage User-accessible Mini Secure Digital (Mini-SD) memory interface
Wireless Radio Options
WWAN GSM/GPRS:

WLAN IEEE 802.11b DSSS

WPAN Bluetooth radio (Class 2)
Physical
Dimensions 7.3"L x 3. 5"W x 1.7"D max (185 x 89 x 43 mm), 3.2"W x 1.5"D at grip (81 x 38 mm)
Weight Batch: 17 oz. (482 gm)

and charging via cradles or AC adapter cables, Integrated IrDA port, Integrated Speaker, Integrated
Microphone, Integrated Headset jack

MC-45: 900/1800/1900 MHz in Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia.
MC-46: 850/1800/1900 MHz in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
MC-75: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia,
and Australia.

Authentication Methodologies: LEAP, MD5, TLS, TTLS, PEAP, and WEP

WLAN: 17.3 oz. (490 gm)
WPAN: 17.1 oz. (484 gm),
WLAN/WPAN: 18.9 oz. (536 gm)

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Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications

Operating
Temperature

Storage Temperature -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Humidity 95% humidity, non-condensing
ESD 15 KVA on all surfaces
Impact Resistance Withstands multiple 5ft (1.5m) drops onto concrete
Environmental

Resistance
Power Lithium-Ion battery technology, 7.4V, 14.8 watt-hour main battery with hot-swappable design for

Other Integrated stylus with optional tether and adjustable, removable hand strap
Peripherals/Accessories
Dolphin HomeBase Charging/communications cradle with auxiliary battery well. Data transfer via RS-232 serial or USB

Dolphin Mobile Base Mobile charging/communication cradle. Data transfer via RS-232 serial. Power out 5 volts for

Dolphin
QuadCharger

14 to 122°F (-10°C to 55°C)
The terminal can operate in temperatures lower than -20°C with potential degradation in
performance depending on the application.

Independently certified to meet IP64 standards for moisture and particle resistance

fast replacement in the field

ports.

peripheral devices.
Four-slot battery charger that charges four batteries in under four hours. One slot doubles as a

battery analyzer.

Dolphin Mobile
Charger

Dolphin Net Base Four-slot charging/communication cradle designed for Ethernet-based communications.
Dolphin ChargeBase Four-slot charging cradle that holds, powers, and charges a terminal in each slot.
Dolphin Cable Kits USB or serial cables that charge and communicate with the terminal directly, without a cradle.
Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable main battery for the Dolphin.
Regulatory Approvals
FCC-CE-Radio

Country

Charges a Dolphin terminal by plugging into a vehicle cigarette lighter/power port.

US/Canada, R&TTE

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Using the Image Engine

Overview

The Dolphin 7900 terminal houses a compact image engine that instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports
omni-directional aiming and decoding for greater flexibility in real-world settings. The image engine can also capture digital
images, such as signatures and pictures of damaged inventory. Images are saved in industry-standard file formats.

Image Engine Options

Dolphin 7900 terminals may be equipped with one of the following image engines.

5300 Standard Range (5300SR)

8 mil Linear 10 mil

PDF417

Working
Range

Near
Far

The 5300SR image engine contains a high-visibility aimer that projects aiming brackets around the bar code or image preview
for maximum viewability. For details, see Omni-Directional Scanning on page 4-4.

5100 Smart Focus (5100SF)
5300 Smart Focus (5300SF)

Working
Range

Near
Far

(.020 cm) (.025 cm) (.033 cm) (.038 cm) (.038 cm) (.089 cm)

3.4 in. (8.6 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 2 in. (5.1cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm) 2.2 in. (5.6 cm) 1.9 in. (4.8 cm)

7.5 in. (19 cm) 8.9 in.
(22.6 cm)

6.6 mil

PDF417

(.017 cm) (.019 cm) (.025 cm) (.025 cm) (.033 cm) (.038 cm)

2.7 in. (6.8 cm) 2.4 in. (6.1 cm) 2.1 in. (5.3 cm) 2.1 in. (5.3 cm) 1.9 in. (4.8 cm) 1.7 in. (4.3 cm)

5.9 in.

(14.9 cm)

7.5 mil Linear 10 mil Linear 10 mil

6.4 in.
(16.2 cm)

13 mil UPC 15 mil QR 15 mil Data

Matrix

13.1 in.
(33.3 cm)

7.5 in. (19 cm) 7.5 in. (19 cm) 8.8 in.

8.7 in. (22 cm) 10.1 in.
(25.6 cm)

13 mil UPC 15 mil Data

PDF417

(22.3 cm)

35 mil
MaxiCode

12.9 in.
(32.7 cm)

Matrix

7.4 in.
(18.8 cm)

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Bar Code Symbologies Supported

The Dolphin 7900 supports the following bar code symbologies:

Symbology Type Symbology Name
1D Symbologies

2D Symbologies Aztec

Codabar
Code 3 of 9
Code 11
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)
Code 93
Code 128
EAN with Add-On
EAN with Extended Coupon Code
EAN-13
GS1 Databar
Interleaved 2 or 5
Matrix 2 of 5
Plessey
PosiCode
Straight 2 of 5 IATA
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial
Telepen
Trioptic Code
UCC/EAN-128
UPC and UPC-A

Code 16K
Composite
Data Matrix
GS1 Databar
MaxiCode
OCR
PDF417
QR Code

Composite Codes Aztec Mesa

Codablock F
EAN·UCC
GS1 Databar-14

OCR Codes OCR-A

OCR-B

Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes

Australian Post
British Post
Canadian Post
China Post
Japanese Post
KIX (Netherlands) Post
Korea Post
Planet Code

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Activating the Engine

The Dolphin 7900 terminal offers the following options to activate the engine:

• The SCAN key located in the center of both keyboards for easy access from either hand; see SCAN key on page 3-2.

• The buttons located on each side panel; see Side Panel Features on page 3-6.

Programmable Side Buttons

By default, the buttons on each side panel activate the imager; for exact location, see Side Panel Features on page 3-6.
These buttons can be programmed to perform specific functions as well as open software applications; see Buttons on page 6-3.

Demos

Dolphin terminals contain demo programs that operate the image engine.
To access demos, tap Start > Demos >

•> Scan Demo to verify decoding; see Decoding on page 4-3.

•> Imaging Demo to verify imaging; see Capturing Images on page 4-5.
Use the Scan and Image Demos to test and verify image engine performance.

Decoding

The Dolphin terminal supports two types of image decoding for use in various bar code reading and imaging applications: full­area imaging and Advanced Linear Decoding (ALD).

Full-area Imaging

Full-area imaging provides omni-directional reading of linear and non-linear 1D and 2D bar codes, OCR, signature capture, and
picture taking. When reading all bar code types using full-area imaging, a positive read can be obtained from many positions;
see Omni-Directional Scanning on page 4-4. To achieve the best read, the aiming beam should be centered horizontally across
the bar code.

ALD

ALD provides fast reading of linear and stacked linear bar codes. To achieve a positive read when reading linear 1D and PDF417
bar codes, the green aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code. When ALD is enabled, the reader does
not read matrix or postal codes.

To Decode a Bar Code

1. Tap Start > Demos > Scan Demo.

2. Position the Dolphin 7900 terminal over the bar code. A range of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) from the bar code is
recommended.

3. Project the aiming pattern by pressing and holding the SCAN key or one of the side buttons; Programmable Side Buttons
(see page 4-3). The Scan LED lights red

4. Center the aiming pattern over the bar code. For optimal decoding, make sure the aiming beam is in line with the bar code.

5. Release the SCAN key or side button.

6. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights and the terminal beeps; Scan LED (see page 3-2).

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Sample Bar Codes

Sample 128 Bar Code Sample PDF417 Bar Code

Text message: Code 128 Text message: PDF417 Test Message

Use the following bar codes to verify decoding. Each bar code displays a text message on the screen when scanned.

Omni-Directional Scanning

Dolphin terminals support omni-directional scanning.
In general, the aiming pattern or beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the bar code and larger when farther from

the bar code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the terminal whereas larger bars or
elements (mil size) should be read farther from the terminal.

5300 High-Vis Aiming Pattern

The red high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code.

5100 Green Aiming Beam

The green aiming beam projects outward in a straight line across the bar code.

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Capturing Images

The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following the basic guidelines, new
users can easily develop their own technique and, with practice, quickly learn to adapt it to different application environments.

Image Preview

When the imaging process is initiated, the Dolphin 7900 touch screen displays a preview of the object. This is a live video image
of what the imager is currently viewing and has a slightly degraded appearance compared to the captured image. This is normal.

File Formats

The terminal is capable of saving images in a number of industry-standard file formats such as *.bmp, *.jpg and *.png. The default
file format for images is a grayscale *.jpg. To obtain the highest quality images, take grayscale images.

File Size

Digital images have a maximum image size of 640 x 480 pixels and may have up to a 256 grayscale image definition. The image
quality and related file size are determined by the data compression method used by the software application used to take
images. The average size of the image file is approximately 4-8K. However, the size of the image depends on the content of the
image - the more complex the content, the larger the file size.

Taking an Image

1. Tap Start > Demos > Imaging Demo.

2. Point the Dolphin 7900 terminal at the object.

3. Activate the engine. The touch screen displays a preview of the object.

4. Adjust the terminal’s position until the object appears on the screen the way you want it to appear in the image.

5. Hold the terminal still and release the SCAN key or side button. The touch screen flashes, and the captured image appears
on the screen.

6. By default, the image is saved to the My Device folder (Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Device).
To save the image to another location, tap File > Save As.

High-Vis Aiming Pattern

You can enable the red, high-vis aiming pattern for imaging in the Image Demo application.
Tap Start > Demos > Imaging Demo > Options menu > Aimer. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging.

Uploading Images

Image files can be transmitted to a host PC via

• Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral, or

• Over your wireless radio network.

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Using the Keyboards

Overview

The Dolphin 7900 Series features two keyboard options:

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Both keyboards are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting
conditions. Keyboard overlays are color-coded to indicate the functions performed or characters typed when the color-coded key
is pressed immediately after the Red or Blue Modifier key.

In addition to the standard number and letter keys, both keyboards contains three types of keys:

1. Function Keys–see Using the Function Keys on page 5-2.

2. Navigation Keys–see Using the Navigation Keys on page 5-2.

3. Modifier Keys–see Using the Modifier Keys on page 5-3.

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Using the Function Keys

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Function keys are those keys that perform specific functions and usually have the name of the function they perform.

Name Key Function

Backlight

Backspace
(BKSP)

The Backlight key turns the keyboard backlight on and off.

The Backspace function is performed by pressing the Red modifier ke y + the left arro w.
Backspace moves the cursor back one space and deletes each time the key combina­tion is pressed. If you are typing text, a character is deleted each time you backspace.

Delete
(DEL)

E

The delete function is performed by tapping the Blue + ESC keys . This function deletes
the next character forward each time the key combination is pressed.

The Escape key performs a cancel action.

Escape

The OK key functions as an Enter key.

OK

The suspend/resume function is performed by pressing the Blue + Backlight keys.

Power

Pressing this key combination puts the terminal in suspend mode and wakes it from
suspend mode.

The SCAN key activates the scan and wakes the terminals from suspend mode. Its

SCAN

position allows convenient one-handed image-taking and/or bar code decoding.

The Space function is performed by pressing the Red modifier key + right arrow.

Space (SP)

The Space key mov es the cursor one space f orward. If y ou are typing te xt, it mov es the
text one space forward as well.

The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or the next field (on a form). Blue +

Tab

Tab acts as a backtab that allows you to move back one field.

Using the Navigation Keys

Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you to navigate the cursor
through an application screen.

Press To …

Move the cursor up one row or line.
Move the cursor down one row or line.

Move the cursor one character to the right.

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Press To …

Move the cursor one character to the left.

The up and down arrows can be used for

• Volume up and down commands when pressed in combination with the blue modifier key, or

• Page up and page down commands when pressed in combination with the red modifier key.

Other functionality varies according to the application in use.

Using the Modifier Keys

Modifier keys are those keys that modify the next key pressed. They are used on combination with the keys that follow to perform
functions or type special characters. In addition to the standard ALT key, the Dolphin 7900 terminal has Blue and Red modifier
keys and a color-coded overlay.

Name Key Function

ALT

Blue
Red

The functions performed by the ALT key depends on the software application in use and
the key combination pressed. The Dolphin 7900 supports

The blue and red keys are used in combination with other keys to type special characters
and perform system functions. Each key modifies only the next key pressed.

The overlay of each keyboard is color-coded to indicate the character typed or function
performed when specific keys are pressed immediately after the blue or red modifier key.

Sticky Key Functionality–ALT

Dolphin 9500 terminals support sticky key functionality for the ALT key, which means that you don’t have to press and hold the
ALT key when you press the next key. Instead, you can tap ALT and then the next key.

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Navigation
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Tab key

SCAN key

Escape key

Power key

Microphone

Backlight key

Caps Lock key

Blue & Red

Modifier

keys

ALT key

The following graphic displays the 25-key numeric keyboard.

Alpha Mode

The 25-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the number keys. Alpha mode is
when you type letters or characters with the number keys.

To toggle between numeric and alpha modes, double-tap the Blue modifier key. There are alpha indicators on the number buttons
that specify the letters or characters that will be typed when you press that key in alpha mode.

Please note that when typing in alpha mode, you must use the same multi-press method you would use when typing letters on
a phone keypad. Each key press will type the next letter in the sequence as displayed by the alpha indicator.

You can still use the Blue modifier key for regular Blue key combinations; just press and hold Blue modifier key with the next key
in the combination. For details, see Blue Key Combinations on page 5-8.

Caps Lock Key in Alpha Mode

After you double-tap the Blue modifier key to switch the alpha mode and begin typing, letters appear in upper case by default.
To toggle between upper and lower cases in alpha mode, tap the Caps Lock key once.

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Blue Key Combinations

Alpha Mode - Double-tap the Blue modifier key

Key Character

(lower case)

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2abc ABC
3def DEF
4 ghi GHI
5 jkl JKL
6mno MNO
7 pqrs PQRS
8tuv TUV
9wxyz WXYZ
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Functions - Press the Blue key once in combination with the next key.

Key Combination Function

Blue + Backlight Suspend/Resume
Blue + * Start menu
Blue + Left Arrow Send
Blue + Tab Backtab
Blue + Right Arrow End
Blue + Up Arrow Volume up
Blue + Down Arrow Volume down

Character

(upper case)

Red Key Combinations

Key Combination Function/Special Character

Red + Left Arrow Backspace
Red + Right Arrow Space
Red + Up Arrow Page up
Red + Down Arrow Page Down
Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot)
Red + TAB (hold) Hard reset (cold boot)
Red + 1 F1
Red + 2 F2
Red + 3 F3
Red + 4 F4
Red + 5 F5

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Key Combination Function/Special Character

Red + 6 F6
Red + 7 F7
Red + 8 F8
Red + 9 F9
Red + 0 F10
Red + * #

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Escape key

Power key

Microphone

Backlight key

OK key

Navigation keys

Tab key

Numeric
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Blue & Red

Modifier

Keys

Caps Lock

ALT key

The following graphic displays the 36-key alpha keyboard.

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The 36-key keyboard defaults to alpha mode. Alpha mode is when you type letters with the letter keys. Numeric mode is when
you type numbers or characters with the letter keys.

To toggle between alpha and numeric modes, tap the NUM key once. There are numeric indicators above and to the left of the
alpha keys that specify the number or character that will be typed when that key is pressed in numeric mode.

Caps Lock Functionality

In alpha mode, the 36-key keyboard defaults to upper case. To toggle between upper and lower case, tap the Blue modifier key
twice. You can still use the Blue modifier key for regular blue key combinations; just press and hold the Blue modifier key with
the next key in the combination.

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Blue Key Combinations

Key Combination Function

Blue + Backlight Power
Blue + Left Arrow Send
Blue + Right Arrow End
Blue + Up Arrow Volume up
Blue + Down Arrow Volume down

Red Key Combinations

Key Combination Function

Red + Left Arrow Backspace
Red + Right Arrow Space
Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot)
Red + TAB (hold) Hard reset (cold boot)
Red + E F1
Red + J F2
Red + O F3
Red + T F4

NUM Key Combinations

Pressing the Num key once switches the keyboard to numeric mode.

Key Character

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Key Character

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Note: You do NOT need to press and hold the NUM key when pressing the next key.

Numeric Shift in Numeric Mode

When typing in numeric mode, tapping the Blue modifier key acts like a Shift key that enables you to type special characters in
addition to those indicated on the overlay.

Key Character

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Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab

Settings

Overview

Customized settings are available on the Start menu. Go to Start > Settings and settings screen opens displaying the Personal
tab. Settings consists of three tabs: Personal, System, and Connections.

Tab Description
Personal Customizes buttons, set SIP options, and adjust headset settings; see Personal Tab on page 6-2.
System Adjusts system settings; see System Tab on page 6-7.
Connections Establishes network connections settings; see Connections Tab on page 6-14.

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Personal Tab

To access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying the Personal tab.

Icon Description
Buttons Program the side buttons to perform specific tasks. For more information, see Buttons on page 6-3.
Headset Adjust audio settings for headset use; see Headset Control on page 6-4.
Input Customizes the SIP. For details, see Input on page 6-5.
Lock Password protect the terminal to limit access to your device.
Menus Customizes what appears on the Start and New menus; see Menus - Adding a Program to the Start

MSN Options Sets MSN Options.
Owner Information Enter your contact information. This information will appear on the Today screen.
Sounds & Notifications Set the sound volume, enable and disable sounds for specific actions, and set sound parameters for

Today Customize the look and the information that is displayed on the Today screen.

Note: Personal settings are stored in RAM memory. They are replaced by system defaults after each hard reset. For more

information about resets, see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-11.

Menu on page 6-5.

system notifications.

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Buttons

Buttons programs both keyboard buttons and the side buttons to launch applications or execute commands. The default button
assignments that appear on the Buttons window are inactive until you enable the HotKeys Power Tool.

To Enable HotKeys

1. Tap Start > Power Tools and tap the HotKeys icon once . HotKeys is enabled and the button assignments in the
Buttons setting are active.

2. Verify the assignment by tapping the button on the keyboard.

For more information about the HotKeys Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for
download from the web at www.handheld.com.

Button Assignments

By default, the side buttons (for locations, see page 3-6) activate the image engine but can be programmed to launch applications
or execute commands in the Buttons setting.

1. After HotKeys is enabled, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.

Note: The buttons that appear on this window are the only buttons that can be programmed via the Buttons setting. You cannot

add buttons to this window.

2. To change button assignment, tap on the name of the application in the Assignment column and select a program or
command in the Assign a program drop down list.

3. Tap OK to save.

Available Applications

The Assign a program list contains the applications installed on the terminal. If there is a program installed that you would like
to see in this list, paste a Shortcut to the program in the
creating shortcuts, see Using File Explorer on page 6-5.

\\Windows\Start Menu\Programs folder. For instructions about

Additional Functions

The Assign a program list also contains the following commands:

Command Description
<Input Panel> Opens the soft input panel.

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Command Description

<None>

<OK/Close> Performs the same function as tapping OK on the screen.
<Scroll Down> Scrolls down in the open application.
<Scroll Left> Scrolls left in the open application.
<Scroll Right> Scrolls right in the open application.
<Scroll Up> Scrolls up in the open application.
<Start Menu> Opens the Start menu.
<Today> Opens the Today screen.

Nothing happens when the button is pressed. This is the default setting for the LSide and RSide
buttons and means that pressing either button activates the image engine.

Headset Control

The Headset Control setting adjusts headset audio settings.

Stereo headphone

Select this option if you are using a headset for audio output only. If so, you need to use the microphone on the
terminal (Microphone, page 3-3) for audio input; i.e., listen via the headset and speak into the microphone. These
types of headsets usually contain two earpieces for stereo sound. Tap OK to save your selection.

Telephone (mono with mic)

Select this option if you are using a headset that also contains a microphone. When this option is selected, you
speak into the microphone on the headset and not the microphone on the terminal. These types of headsets usually
have one earpiece for mono audio.
Tap OK to save your selection.

Mic Volume

These options enable you to adjust the audio level of the microphone; Normal is the default setting.
These settings apply to the selected Headset Type:

Stereo headphone Adjusts the volume on the terminal’s microphone (Microphone, page 3-3).
Telephone (mono with mic) Adjusts the volume on the headset’s microphone.

Tap OK to save your selection. This setting does not work if you are using a GSM radio for two-way voice
communication; see Audio Modes on page 10-2.

Headset Volume

The slider enables you to adjust the speaker volume (audio output) of the headset. Move the slider from Mute to
High depending on your preference. The volume adjusts automatically as you move the slider. These headset
volume settings apply to both Headset Types.

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Input

Input Tab Options TabWord Completion Tab

The Input settings enables you to customize input from the SIP, adjust word completion settings in Microsoft applications, and
set defaults for voice recording.

Menus - Adding a Program to the Start Menu

You can add existing programs you use often, such as File Explorer, to the Start menu for faster access. You are not installing
the program, just allowing access to it from the Start menu.

Note: The Start menu can hold only seven applications total.

Using System Settings

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus > Start Menu tab.

2. Tap the check box for the program you want to add and tap OK to save.

3. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program appears on it.

Using File Explorer

If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer to move the program or ActiveSync on the desktop computer
to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.

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Note: We recommend that you Copy and Paste Shortcut so that you do not alter your program configurations by accident. Using

Copy and Paste Shortcut (as opposed to Cut and Paste) ensures that the program files remain where they need to be for
the system to find them to perform system functions.

1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer, and navigate to the program.
File Explorer opens to My Documents by default; to see a list of all folders, tap the folder name and then My Device.

2. Tap and hold on the program, then tap Copy on the pop-up menu.

3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu (My Device > Windows > Start Menu), tap and hold a blank area of
the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu.

4. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program now appears on it.

Using ActiveSync on the Desktop Computer

Here, you are performing the same basic process as on the terminal, except that you are using the Explore utility (Windows
Explorer) to copy and paste the shortcut.

1. Open ActiveSync > Explore and navigate to the program.

2. Right-click on the program and select Create Shortcut.

3. Select the shortcut, right-click, and select Cut.

4. Navigate to the Start Menu folder (Windows > Start Menu).

5. Right-click on an empty area and select Paste Shortcut.

6. On the terminal, tap the Start menu.

7. Verify that program appears.

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System Tab

The System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access the System tab, go to Start > Settings
> System tab. Tap the appropriate icon to open that system setting.

About

The About system setting displays specific information about what is loaded on the terminal. It contains three tabs:

Version tab Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor of the terminal.
Device ID tab Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It can be important to

Copyrights tab Displays important copyright information.

know this information if the Dolphin terminal is going to be part of a networked system of devices.

Device name: Displays the system’s default name. This is the name used by ActiveSync.
Description: Displays the description of the device ID.

Backlight

The Backlight system setting enables you to customize backlight functionality for the display. The backlight for the color display
is user-defined. There are two tabs - one for Battery and the other for External power. The options on each tab are the same.
Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight. Backlight settings open displaying the Battery tab.

There are two tabs: Battery and External; the options on each tab are the same. The Battery tab determines display backlight
settings when the terminal is running on battery power. The External tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal
is powered by an external source, such as a Hand Held Products cable.

Field Description

Turn off backlight

Select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight automatically turns off.

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Field Description

Turn on backlight

Dim backlight if

Backlight Intensity

OK

Select this option if you want the backlight to turn on when the a button is pressed or the
touch screen is tapped.

Select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight dims.

Move the slider to set the intensity of the backlight.

Tap OK to save settings.
The display backlight functions according to the settings saved on each tab.

Certificates

This system setting is designed to manage certificates for 802.11b networks. However, on Dolphin terminals, you manage
certificates through Meetinghouse; see Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b on page 8-1.

ClearType Tuner

This system setting enables you to adjust the level ClearType font rendering by moving a slider. The sample text displays the
setting results immediately. Of course, you must first enable ClearType font rendering to change the appearance of fonts on the
screen; see ClearType Tab on page 6-13.

Clock & Alarms

This setting sets the system clock. Appointments, scheduled events, and any function on a schedule runs off this setting. You
need to set the time zone and time after each hard reset; see Setting the Time and Date on page 2-8.

CPU Speed

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) always runs at the default speed of 400MHz.

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Memory

The Memory system setting displays capacity and usage statistics for both RAM (volatile) and IPSM/Storage Card (non-volatile)
memory. Access this setting whenever you receive system messages about memory.

There are three tabs: Main, Storage Card, and Running Programs.

Main Tab This tab displays the usage statistics of the 64MB of on-board, volatile RAM memory.

Field Description

Columns

Total

In use

Free

Storage Card Tab This tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the selected memory type; IPSM or

Storage: The part of RAM memory used for storing programs and program data.
Program: The part of RAM memory used to run programs.

Displays the current MB of memory allocated for Storage and Program use.

Displays the total MB of that allocated memory being used in Storage and Program mem­ory functions.

Displays the total MB of memory available for Storage and Programs use.

Storage Card. Select the memory type from the drop-down list. IPSM is selected by default.

Total storage card
memory

The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory.

In use The MB currently being used.
Free The MB that is still available for use.

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IPSM—Short for Internal Persistent Storage Manager, this
is14MB of on-board Flash memory that is non-volatile. Because
this memory is non-volatile, data or programs stored in IPSM are
not affected when power is removed. Autoinstall programs, for
example, are stored in IPSM so that they are always installed at
cold-boot startup.

Storage Card—You can install one memory card in Dolphin
terminals (see Access Door on page 3-6). If a storage card is
installed in the terminal, you can select it in the drop-down list and
see capacity and usage statistics for the card.

Running Programs Tab Displays the software programs currently using Storage memory.

Check this tab when you are receiving out of memory errors or when the mobile computer is running slowly. You can

• Select a program in the list and tap Stop to stop it from running (and therefore from using memory), or

•Tap Stop All to automatically stop all running programs.

Anytime you stop a running program, it frees up RAM memory. Be advised that, when you stop a program here, any unsaved
data in that program is lost. To free up memory without risking data loss, return to the running program, save your data, and close

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Find Link

Underneath the three Memory tabs is a link to the Find window that enables you to search for
large files using storage memory.

Clicking this link opens the Search screen with Larger than 64KB already selected in the Type
field. Enter the search criteria in the Find field and tap Go to perform the search.

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Power

Power system settings contains three tabs: Battery, Wireless, and Advanced.

Tab Description

Battery Tab

Wireless Tab

Checks the remaining charge of both the main and backup batteries. For more information about the
terminal’s batteries, see Battery Power on page 3-10.

Determines the power settings for your wireless connection.

Select Wireless signals off… when you don’t want to use system
power to power up the radio(s).

Select Wireless signals on when you w ant the radio to use system
power to transmit. This is the default settings.

The list contains the radio firmware installed in the terminal. The
items in the list with a check in the checkbox are the items using
system power.

Determines power time-outs.

For On battery power, select from the drop-down list, the number
of minutes of inactivity you want to pass bef ore the terminal powers
off when running on battery power.
For On external power, select from the drop-down list, the number
of minutes of inactivity you want to pass bef ore the terminal powers

Advanced Tab

Note: You can also set automatic turn-off times for the terminal to conserve power. When the device is “turned off,” that means

that it goes into suspend mode. For more information on suspend mode, see Suspend Mode on page -11.

off when running on external power.
Options below the tabs:
Adjust backlight… opens the Backlight settings so that you can
make adjustments to conserve power usage; see Backlight on
page 6-7.
Change beam… opens beam settings so that you can make
adjustments to conserve power usage; see Using Infrared on page

7-5. (You would turn off receiving capabilities to conser ve power.)

Regional Settings

Regional Settings enables you to customize the appearance and formatting to your geographic region. Specifically, you can
customize numbers (i.e., number of decimal places allowed), currency (i.e.,using the $ or €€ symbol), time, and date. These
specifications apply to all screens, including the Today screen. The Region tab displays an overview of the region selected in the
drop-down list at the top.

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The terminal is loaded with a number of pre-programmed regional settings. Select one from the list and the results appear on the
screen.

To see specific settings or change a specific setting, tap on one of the tabs, make the change and tap OK to save it.

Remove Programs

The Remove Programs settings enables you to remove programs installed on the terminal. Use this setting to troubleshoot when
you receive messages that the device is out of memory. The programs removed are removed from RAM memory. Any program
(usually *.cab or *.dll files) stored in the Autoinstall folder (My Device > IPSM > Autoinstall) will re-install after the next hard reset.

For information about the Autoinstall process, see Let Autoinstall Run on page 2-7.
For information about the hard reset process, see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-11.

1. Tap Remove Programs. In the list, select the program you want to remove.

2. Tap Remove. The following message appears:

3. Tap Yes. Wait while the program is removed.

4. Verify that the program no longer appears in the list.

Screen

Note: By default, dynamic screen rotation (i.e., the ability to switch between landscape and portrait orientation) is disabled on

Dolphin 7900 terminals.

The Screen system setting contains three tabs: Alignment, Clear Type, and Text Size.

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Alignment tab

The Screen system setting opens to the Alignment tab.

On this tab, you can re-align the screen. Remember, you first align the screen at bootup. You would need to re-align the screen
again if tapping buttons or icons with the stylus no longer seems to work appropriately. For more information, see Align the

Screen on page 2-7.

ClearType Tab

The Dolphin 7900 displays support ClearType font rendering. ClearType is a Microsoft technology that dramatically increases
the readability of text on LCD displays.

To enable ClearType font rendering, select Enable ClearType and tap OK.
To adjust the level of ClearType font rendering, use the ClearType Tuner; see ClearType Tuner on page 6-8.

For more information about ClearType font rendering, visit: www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/
what.htm?fname=%20&fsize=

Text Size Tab

The Text Size tab enables you to perform font scaling within certain views of the Today screen, Contacts, Calendar, Messaging,
and Tasks. This means that you can increase or decrease the point size of the font on application windows.

This is the default font size setting. To change the font size, move the slider toward Smallest or Largest. The Example text
changes to reflect the font change. Tap OK to save the new font size setting.

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Connections Tab

The Connections tab enables you to manage your network connections.

Icon Tapping this icon…
Beam Enables you to verify and adjust the infrared settings of the IrDA port; see Using Infrared on page 7-5.
Connections Opens the connections manager; see Connections Manager on page 6-16.
Network Cards Enables you to access the Wireless and Network Adapters tabs; see Network Cards on page 6-17.
Radio Manager Enables you to enable and disable radios installed on the terminal; see Radio Manager on page 7-8.

Other Icons on the Connections Tab

Other icons appear on this window if your terminal is configured with specific network software, protocols, and/or radios.

802.11b Settings This icon appears only if an 802.11b radio and driver is installed on the terminal.

IrDA This icon appears only if a Bluetooth radio and driver is installed on the terminal.

uPhone GPRS This icon appears only if a GSM/GPRS radio and driver are installed on the terminal.

Tapping this icon enables you to configure your 802.11b radio; see Wireless LAN (WLAN)

Communications with 802.11b on page 8-1.

Tapping this icon enables you to disable or enable the IrDA port; see Verify That the IrDA Port is

Enabled on page 7-5.

Tapping this icon opens the GPRS settings; see GPRS Settings on page 10-20.

Server-Assigned IP Addresses

All server-assigned IP addresses use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Zero-Config Wi-Fi

The zero-config Wi-Fi feature of Windows Mobile is disabled on Dolphin 7900 terminals.

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Com Port Assignment Table

The Dolphin 7900 terminal ships with the com ports assigned as follows:

Com
Port

1

2

3
4
5

6

7, 8, 9

Assignment

Serial port; this is the 17-pin connector on the bottom panel.
See I/O Connector on page 3-9.

Bluetooth Module
If there is no Bluetooth hardware installed on the terminal, this com port is unassigned.

Raw Infrared
Unassigned
USB virtual serial port
IrDA, if IrDA is enabled. If IrDA is disabled, this com port becomes available.

See Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled on page 7-5.
Unassigned; these are virtual com ports that are available for selection only when

connecting to devices that use virtual com ports, such as Bluetooth.

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Connections Manager

Microsoft’s connection manager sets up various network connections to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) via external modem.
All server-assigned IP addresses use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
If you are using one of the on-board wireless radios to connect to a network, do not enter network parameters in the connections

manager. The Dolphin terminal uses the radio’s settings to connect to the network.

Note: The zero-config Wi-Fi feature of Windows Mobile is

To open the connections manager, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon . The connection
manager opens displaying the Tasks tab.

Task Tab

disabled

on Dolphin terminals.

The Task tab enables you to initially configure, then manage network settings when using a modem. Select an item in this list
and then complete the setup screens that follow with the appropriate information for your network.

My ISP

The links under this heading enables you to add and manage modem connections to an ISP. To complete the setup screens,
obtain the following information from your ISP:

• ISP dial-up access telephone number

•Username

• Password

• TCP/IP settings

My Work Network

These links enable you to establish the following connections types:

• Modem

• Virtual Private Network (VPN)

• Proxy server connection

To complete the setup screens, obtain the network parameters from your system administrator.

Proxy Server Connections

If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, the terminal should download the proper proxy
settings during synchronization with the PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask your ISP or network
administrator for the proxy sever name, server type, port, type of Socks protocol used, and your user name and password.

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Modify an Existing Connection

Manage Existing Connections appears on the Connections tab after at least one network connection has been established.
Tap Manage Existing Connections on this tab and follow the setup screens. You will usually be walked through the same setup
screens used to establish the connection.

Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab enables you to select the default network, dialing rules, and IP address exceptions for modem connections.

Note: You should not need to change Advanced settings because most ISPs now use DHCP addresses.

Online Help

For more information about modem connection setup, consult the online help on the setup screens by tapping the Help icon .

Creating a Wireless Network Connection

In the Connections Manager, you can access the Wireless tab from Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards >
Wireless tab. However, on the Dolphin 7900 terminal, wireless networks need to be configured according to the radio installed

in the terminal.
For more information about 802.11b radios, see Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b on page 8-1.

For more information about Bluetooth radios, see Wireless PAN (WPAN) Communications with Bluetooth on page 9-1.

Network Cards

To see the network cards installed on the terminal,

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Network Cards > Network Adapters tab.

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2. In the list, tap on an adapter to review its settings. (Server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP.)

3. If you make a change on one of these tabs, tap OK. The following message appears:

4. You must perform a soft reset to update the registry; see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-11. During the soft reset, the
new registry entries created by the changes can be read by the applications that need them.

Do NOT perform a hard reset (see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-11) after modifying an adapter here. Hard resets return the
terminal to factory defaults, which means that any network adapter modifications are lost.

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Communications

Overview

You can exchange information between your Dolphin terminal and other mobile devices, a desktop computer, a network, or the
Internet using the following connection options:

• Microsoft ActiveSync v4.1 or higher - see Using ActiveSync on page 7-2.

• Use the infrared (IrDA) port - see Using Infrared on page 7-5.

• Connect to an ISP - see Using an ISP on page 7-9.

• Connect via wireless radio - see Wireless Radio Options on page 7-8.

Software Communication Programs

Microsoft ActiveSync (v4.1 or Higher)

Microsoft ActiveSync is a tool that enables mobile computing devices, such as the Dolphin 7900, to exchange and
synchronize application data with a desktop computer. For more information, see Using ActiveSync on page 7-2.

RAS

Short for Remote Access Services, RAS is a feature built into Windows NT that enables users to log into an NT­based LAN using a modem, X.25 connection or WAN link. RAS is fully supported and allows the use of PPP or SLIP
connections for network connectivity.

General Help on Connecting

More information on the procedures described here, as well as information on additional procedures, can be found in the following
locations:

• ActiveSync Help on the desktop computer. In ActiveSync, click Help > Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

• Online Help. Tap Start > Help > View menu > All Installed Help > Inbox or Connections.
For more information, go to the Windows Mobile software website at: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/

Installing Additional Software

In addition to the default programs installed on your terminal when it is first booted up, you can install any program (created for
a Windows Mobile device), as long as the terminal has enough memory to store the program and the program has an *.exe,
*.cab, or *.dll extension.

The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/

When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version

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tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

You can install additional software via:

• ActiveSync - see page 7-3.

• Infrared - see page 7-5.

• Internet (via wireless radio) - see page 7-9.

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Using ActiveSync

Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize and transfer information between your desktop computer and Dolphin terminal.
The most current version of ActiveSync can be downloaded from www.microsoft.com.

Additional Capabilities

With ActiveSync, you can also:

• Back up and restore your device data.

• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.

• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize continually

while connected to your desktop computer 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.

Requirements

must

To synchronize, ActiveSync version 4.1 or higher
Dolphin 7900 terminals ship with ActiveSync 4.1 already installed. Therefore, you must install ActiveSync 4.1 on your desktop
computer from the Microsoft Companion CD that came with your terminal.

To install ActiveSync on your desktop computer, insert the Microsoft Companion CD into the CD-ROM drive of your desktop
computer. Click the yellow arrow, then Start Here, and follow the directions on your screen.

When communicating via ActiveSync, your terminal must be connected to the host PC with a peripheral device sold/manufactured
by Hand Held Products, such as the Dolphin HomeBase, Dolphin Mobile Base, Dolphin Net Base, Dolphin Mobile Charger or

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other Dolphin 7900 Series charging/communication cable. Use of any peripheral not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products
may damage your terminal and will void the warranty.

For more information about communication peripherals, see Dolphin HomeBase, page 13-1, Dolphin Mobile Base, page 15-1,
or Dolphin ChargeBase, page 14-1.

Setting Up Your Desktop Computer

When installation of ActiveSync is complete on your desktop computer, the ActiveSync Setup Wizard helps you

• connect your terminal to your desktop computer,

• set up a partnership so you can synchronize information, and

• customize your synchronization settings.

be installed on both your desktop computer and the Dolphin terminal.

Synchronizing from Your Desktop Computer

Because ActiveSync is already installed on the Dolphin terminal, your first synchronization process begins automatically when
you finish setting up your desktop computer in the wizard and your terminal is connected to the host PC.

After your first synchronization, look at Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks on the terminal. Notice that the same information from
Microsoft Outlook on your desktop computer is now on the terminal. Simply remove the Dolphin from the communication
peripheral and you’re ready to use it.

By default, ActiveSync does not automatically synchronize all types of information. Use ActiveSync Options to specify the types
of information you want to synchronize. The synchronization process makes the data (in the information types you select)
identical on both your desktop computer and your device.

For more information about using ActiveSync on your desktop computer, open ActiveSync, then open ActiveSync Help.

Synchronizing from the Terminal

ActiveSync must be setup on your desktop computer and the first synchronization process completed
synchronization from the terminal for the first time.

To initiate synchronization the first time, tap Start > Programs > ActiveSync. The synchronization process begins.

Note: If you have a wireless LAN card, you can synchronize remotely.

After the first synchronization, when using Dolphin peripherals such as the HomeBase or Mobile Base, synchronization begins
automatically whenever a terminal is properly seated in the terminal well. For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase on page
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Exploring the Terminal from the Desktop Computer

When the terminal and desktop computer are connected, open the main ActiveSync window (on the desktop), and click Explore.

The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer.

The terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as dragging and dropping or copying
and pasting as you would for moving files between folders on your hard drive.

Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSync

When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make

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a note of the information in the Processor field.

Depending on the application, the software must be stored or installed on the host PC.

1. Download the program to your desktop computer from either the Internet or the CD or disk that contains the program. You
may see a single *.exe or setup.exe file, a *.cab file, or *.dll. There may also be several versions of files for different device
types and processors.

2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide
special installation instructions.

3. Connect the terminal to the desktop computer via a Hand Held Products communication peripheral.

If the File is an Installer:

An installer program is one that installs on the PC and the terminal simultaneously; one process installs to both devices.

1. On the PC, double-click the *.exe or *.setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins.

2. Follow the directions on the PC screen. The installation process includes transferring the software to the terminal.

If the File is Not an Installer:

Some programs cannot be installed on PCs because they are designed for terminals. In these cases, the appropriate files must
be stored on the host PC, transferred via ActiveSync, and installed on the terminal. You will know the program cannot be installed
on the PC if an error message appears when you try to install it stating that the program is valid but designed for a different type
of computer.

1. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, open ActiveSync and
click Explore.*

2. Navigate to the My Windows Mobile-Based Device folder and copy the program file or files to the Program Files folder on
the terminal.

If you want the program to be part of the Autoinstall that occurs after every hard reset, place the program file in the
Autoinstall folder (\\IPSM\AutoInstall).

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3. Depending on the program, you may need to open File Explorer on the terminal, navigate to the folder where the program
is located, and tap on the program file to install it.

If you copied the file to the Autoinstall folder, you can either tap on the program inside the Autoinstall folder or perform a
hard reset and the program will install as part of the Autoinstall process (page 2-7). Remember! A hard reset erases RAM
data (page 2-11).

4. After installation on the terminal is complete, tap Start > Programs and the program and its icon appears on the Programs
screen. Tap it to open the program.

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Using Infrared

IrDA Port

Dolphin 7900 terminals contain an IrDA port on the top panel (see IrDa Port on page 3-2). Using the IrDA port, you can send and
receive data between the terminal and other devices equipped with infrared. This can include, but is not limited to, Windows
Mobile information such as Contacts and Tasks, as well as software upgrades.

Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled

The IrDA port must be enabled to transmit data. By default, the IrDA port is assigned to Com port 6 and is enabled. When a
Bluetooth radio is installed, the IrDA port can be disabled to free up a Com port for Bluetooth devices.

To verify that the IrDA port is enabled, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > IrDA .

If Enable IrDA ports is selected, then the IrDA port is active.

Note: The IrDA icon appears on the Connections tab

only

if there is a Bluetooth radio installed on the terminal.

IrDA Port Location on the Terminal

For more information, see IrDA Port on page 3-3.

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Verify That Beam Settings Are Set to Receive

Selected item

Pop-up menu

The Beam Settings must be set to receive for the terminal to receive data from other infrared devices. To verify, tap Start >
Settings > Connections tab > Beam. The Beam Settings window should appear as follows:

Sending and Receiving

To send or receive, the IrDA ports of both devices - whether it’s two terminals, or a terminal and a host device - must be aligned
with each other and within a close range. The maximum data-transfer speed is 115 Kbps.

Sending

1. Align the IrDA ports.

2. Open the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.
You can also beam files, but not folders, from File Explorer.

3. Tap and hold the item. A pop-up menu appears.

4. Select Beam File. The information begins transmitting to the other device.

Receiving

1. Align the IrDA ports.

2. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you.

3. Your terminal automatically begins receiving it.

To initiate a receive manually, tap the Receive an incoming beam link.

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Troubleshooting

If the Beam Settings are not set to receive or you’ve aligned two IrDA ports and the terminal is still not receiving, go to Start >
Programs > Infrared Receive. The terminal searches for the sending device.

If the terminal cannot find the sending device, the following message appears:

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Wireless Radio Options

Dolphin 7900 terminals can be configured with a combination of the following radios:

• 802.11b - Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b (see page 8-1)

• Bluetooth - Wireless PAN (WPAN) Communications with Bluetooth (see page 9-1)

• GSM/GPRS - Wireless WAN (WWAN) Communications with GSM/GPRS (see page 10-1)

Radio Combinations

Note: Configuration of simultaneous radio operation is done during the manufacturing process according to FCC regulations.

All radios and radio drivers are integrated inside the terminal.

802.11b and GSM radios cannot be enabled at the same time. Bluetooth radios can be enabled and operating with either the

802.11b or GSM radio or both.

Radio Driver Installation

Radio drivers install during the autoinstall process after a hard reset; see Let Autoinstall Run on page 2-7. Only the appropriate
drivers for the terminal’s radio configuration install.

Radio Manager

The Radio Manager allows you to enable and disable radios installed in the terminal after initial bootup. If the Dolphin terminal is
configured with an 802.11b radio, the Radio Manager defaults to the 802.11b radio after initial bootup. However, if the Dolphin
terminal is configured with a GSM radio, the Radio Manager defaults to the GSM radio after the initial bootup.

Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager. The Radio Manager appears identifying which radio drivers are
installed. The highlighted entry is the radio mode that is currently enabled; its Status should be Ready.

Radio Modes The Radio Modes section lists the radio drivers currently installed on the terminal.
Status field The Status field displays the status of the radio driver selected in the Radio Modes box.

Ready - The selected radio is enabled.
Success - The selected radio has been successfully enabled.
Error message - The radio cannot be enabled. You cannot successfully enable the radio if the radio’s

driver is not installed. An error will appear telling you that the radio driver is not installed.

Enabling Radios and Radio Combinations

Note: To successfully enable a radio, both the hardware module and the software driver must be installed on the terminal.

If multiple radios are installed in your terminal, you must enable the radio combination and not each individual radio. To enable
a radio or radio combination, select the radio in the Radio Modes list and tap Apply.

The radio drivers are enabled and disabled (if necessary) in the proper sequence. For example, if the radio enabled is Bluetooth
Only and you try to switch to 802.11b Only, after Apply is tapped, the Radio Manager disables the Bluetooth radio first, then
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Disabling Radios

To disable all radios, select None and tap Apply.

Using an ISP

The communication software for creating an ISP connection is already installed on your device. Your service provider should
provide the software needed to install other services, such as paging and fax services.

After you are connected (via wireless radio), you can send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox and view web pages
using Pocket Internet Explorer. For more information, see Messaging on page 12-8. You can also download software applications
from the web.

Adding Programs Directly from the Internet

When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 2003 Second
Edition and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make

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a note of the information in the Processor field.

1. Determine your device and processor type so that you know which version of the software to install. Go to Start > Settings
> System tab > About. On the Version tab, make a note of the information in the Processor field.

2. Download the program to your device straight from the Internet using Pocket Internet Explorer. You may see a single *.exe
or setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors.

3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide
special installation instructions.

4. Tap the file, such as an *.exe file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen.

For more information about working with Pocket Internet Explorer, see Pocket Internet Explorer on page 12-11.

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Wireless LAN (WLAN) Communications with 802.11b

Overview

Dolphin terminals are available with an on-board 2.4 GHz 802.11b WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) radio that uses Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to spread the signal continuously over a wide frequency band at a data rate of
up to 11 Mbps. In addition, the open software architecture makes the Dolphin terminal a complete solution for a variety of wireless
mobile data collection applications.

Dolphin terminals are interoperable with other 802.11b Wi-Fi-compliant products including Access Points (APs), printers, PCs
via PC card adapters and other wireless portable terminals.

Enabling the 802.11b Radio Driver

When the Dolphin terminal initializes, the radio driver for 802.11b is installed. The terminal defaults to the 802.11b radio during
initialization unless a GSM radio is installed, in which case, the terminal defaults to the GSM radio. The 802.11b radio must be
enabled before you can configure the radio on a network. Verify the radio’s status before configuring.

Note: Radios are enabled manually in the Radio Manager; tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager.

Configuration Utility Options

There are two configuration utilities for the 802.11b radio: 802.11b Settings (default) and the 802.11b Wireless Security
Supplement.

802.11b Settings

802.11b Settings is the default configuration utility and should be used to configure the radio with standard WEP (64/128 bit) and
no authentication. For more information, see 802.11b Settings on page 8-2.

802.11b Wireless Security Supplement

The 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement (also known as the AEGIS Client) is an additional configuration utility you should use
when configuring the radio with authentication/encryption greater than 128 bit WEP.

This utility is loaded on the terminal but not installed during Autoinstall. You must install this utility before you can use it to set up
the radio. For details, see Installing the 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement on page 8-10.

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802.11b Settings

If you want to use standard WEP encryption or no authentication, you need to use 802.11b settings to configure the radio with
the 802.11b Settings utility.

If you use 802.11b Settings to configure the radio, make sure that the 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement is not present

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in the \IPSM\Autoinstall folder. The should not appear in the command bar on the Today screen.

Accessing 802.11b Settings

Access 802.11b settings two ways:

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > 802.11b Settings.

OR

2. Tap the Status icon in the command bar; see Using the Status Icon.

The 802.11b Settings utility consists of four tabs: Status, Config, Advanced, and About. You configure the radio on the Status,
Config and Advanced tabs.

Status Tab

Field Description
Current Channel Shows the RF channel currently used by the radio.
Current TX Rate Shows the current transmit rate. This can be 1 Mbps, 2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, or 11 Mbps.
Disable/Enable

Radio
Rescan Tap this button to start a rescan process to search for an AP with a stronger signal in the network.
Link Quality Displays the signal to noise ratio.
Strength Displays the signal strength at the receiver.
IP Address Displays the IP address of the radio. Verify configuration information with your network administrator.
Renew IP Tap this button to reapply the IP address from the DHCP server when automatic DHCP is enabled.
State Displays the Network Name and the MAC address of the:

More Info Tap this button to display detailed TCP/IP information as shown in the following screen.

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Tap this button to disable/enable the radio.

• AP the radio is associated with in AP mode, or

• Creator of IBSS into which the radio is joined in peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) mode.

After an SSID is chosen, this field name changes to “BSS ID.”

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Field Description
Ping Tap this button to open the Ping Utility window where you can ping IP addresses.

IP Address=Enter an IP address to ping.
Size (Bytes)=The current data packet size in bytes; 32 is the default.
Timeout (ms)=The current timeout; 500 is the default. Increase or decrease the timeout by tapping

the up and down arrow buttons.

Clear=Clears IP Address input and the ping statistics field.
Ping=Pings the IP address entered in the input field.
Ping Statistics=Displays the pinging IP address and the pinging results.

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Config Tab

The Config tab provides a list of all APs and peer stations in range. Use the list to create and edit SSID profiles for APs you want
the terminal to associate with.

If you decide to use the 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement (see page 8-10) to configure the radio, you must make
sure that there are no profiles entered in the Preferred Profiles list!

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Preferred Profiles

The Preferred Profiles section displays a list of your preferred profiles, the profiles you create or add
from the list of Active SSIDs below. When applied, the 802.11b radio searches for the APs in the exact
order shown in the list of profiles. This section is blank after the initial installation and each hard reset.
This section remains blank if no automatic association preference is selected.

This section contains several icons that enable you to add and configure APs.

Icon Name Description

New Always active, tap this button to create a new profile.

The following buttons activate only when an Active SSID in the Preferred Profile list is selected.

Edit Opens the configuration screens for a selected SSID in the Preferred

Profiles list.

Delete Deletes the selected SSID from the Preferred Profile list.
Up Moves the selected SSID up one place in the Pref erred Profile list so that

the terminal hits it prior to the next SSID.

Down Move the selected SSID down one place in the Preferred Profile list so

that the terminal hits it after the prior SSID.

Note: Remember that the terminal accesses the SSIDs in this list in the exact order that they

appear; moving an SSID up or down in the list determines the order of contact.

Add Tap this button to add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profiles list.

Apply Tap Apply to associate with a selected SSID. The SSID selected can be

Refresh Tap Refresh to start a new search for all available APs or peer stations in

in the Preferred Profile or Active SSIDs lists. When applied, the Status tab
opens displaying the status of the wireless connection. If the association
fails, a search for another AP in the Preferred Profile list automatically
takes place, and the radio attempts to associate with the station in order
of preference.

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Active SSIDs

This table shows all APs or peer stations (creator of IBSS) in the vicinity of the terminal that accept
broadcast associations.

Each record displays information in the following six columns (Scroll right to see all the columns.):

Column This column displays…
SSID The Network Name of the AP or peer station and shows the signal strength icon:

=Excellent signal strength. Excellent connection.
=Poor signal strength. Poor connection.

=Radio disabled. No radio connection.

Signal Strength in percentage for the selected SSID.
Mode The mode of operation

=AP

=Peer station

Channel The channel and applied WEP method, if any.

=WEP Key-On

=WEP Key-Off
=Mismatched WEP Key configuration with your network.

SupRate Supported data rate of the AP or the peer station.
BSSID

(MAC Addr)

BSSID or MAC Address of the AP or the peer station.

To Add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profile Table

An SSID needs to be in the Preferred Profile list to be edited.

1. Select an SSID in the Active SSID list and tap Add. The SSID moves to the Preferred Profile list.
If the SSID has the WEP Key turned on, the Settings window displays and prompts you to enter the WEP Method,
Encryption Key, and Key ID.

2. In the Preferred Profile list, select the SSID and tap Edit .

3. Follow the same process for creating a profile.

4. When configuration is complete, tap OK.

5. The SSID and its profile are added into the Preferred Profiles list.
If you’re adding an SSID with the WEP Key turned off, the Settings window does not display and the SSID is added directly
to the Preferred Profile table.

To Create a New Profile

In the Preferred Profiles section, tap the New button . Complete the Network Profile and Authentication tab windows.

To Delete a Profile

Profiles may be deleted either from the Preferred List or from the Preferred List and registry. To delete a profile, select (highlight)
a profile and tap the Delete button and then Yes on the popup window.

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Network Profile Tab

Field Description
Network Name &Type
SSID Enter an SSID, which is the Network Name. Check with your network administrator for Network

Name (SSID).

TX Rate Choose the transmit rate from the drop-down list - 1MB, 2 MB, Auto 1/2 MB, 5.5 MB, 11 MB, or

Fully Auto. The transmit rate is set to Fully Auto by default.

Type From the drop-down list, select

Peer-to-Peer=For communication between two (or more) radio stations (cards) without an AP.
Access Point (AP)=Infrastructure mode.

Chan Scroll to select a channel for communication.
AP Search

Threshold

OK Tap this button to save the profile or changes to the profile.
Cancel Tap this button to close the window without saving or modifying the profile.

Note: The SSID, Type, TX Rate, and Channel fields are unchangeable in AP mode, whereas TX Rate and

Channel fields can be changed in Peer-to-Peer mode.

Select Low Density (default), Medium Density, or High Density from the drop-down list and
tap OK.
AP search thresholds are used for wireless client roaming between APs. In general, the higher
the density selected here, the easier your WLAN card roams between APs with the same SSID
in the same network. Roaming also depends on the relative signal strength of the AP.

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Authentication Tab

On the Authentication tab, you configure the WEP encryption key for secure wireless communication.

To use WEP, the encryption key must be configured as part of the profile before connecting. For more information about
configuring a profile, see To Create a New Profile on page 8-5.

Field Description
*Authentication

Algorithm

Method The options in this drop-down list determine what characters can be used to create the WEP

Key ID Choose from the available Key IDs: 1 (Default), 2, 3, or 4. Check with your network administrator

Encryption Key Type in the encryption key for your wireless connection. The format allowed in this field depends

*Enable 802.1X This option and drop-down list is active only when the WEP Key is enabled.

*Properties Tap the Properties button to choose the certificate that applies. Accessing 802.1x networks

*Please note that 802.11b Settings does not support authentication; therefore, these fields are not active. If you

are using authentication with your wireless 802.11b connection, you must configure that connection in the 802.11b

Wireless Security Supplement (see page 8-10).

OK Tap this button to save the profile or changes to the profile.

This drop-down list is active and configurable only when the WEP K ey is enab led f or the selected
SSID profile. If this drop-down list is active, select one of the following options:

• Automatic based on WEP setting=The algorithm automatically matches the AP's setting.
This is the default selection.

• WECA Compliant (always use Open)=The algorithm should match the AP’s setting for Open.

• Must use Shared with WEP=The algorithm should match the AP's setting for Shared.

encryption key in the Encryption Key field. Select one of the following five:

• Disabled=WEP Key is off

• 64 bit (ASCII) uses 5 characters in ASCII

• 128 bit (ASCII) uses 13 characters in ASCII

ASCII=Any printable ASCII character can be typed.

for the WEP Key and Key ID you need to use for your network.

on the character set and format selected in the Method field.

Select this option if access to the network needs group authentication, then select the 802.1X
security standard–PEAP or TLS–from the drop-down list.

require personal certificates for authentication.

Cancel Tap this button to close the window without saving or modifying the profile.

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Advanced Tab

Field Description
Power Save Mode This drop-down list determines the settings for Power Save Mode.

• Disable=Disables the Power Save mode.

• Always Enable=Enables Power Save mode. This is the default setting.

• Auto Enable=Automatically enables the Power Save mode when the terminal is
running on battery power and automatically disables Power Save mode when the
terminal is running on external power.

Slider The slider is active only if Power Save Mode is enabled. Move the slider between Best

Performance and Best Battery Life. The setting here modulates Power Save Mode to
achieve maximum performance and maximum battery life.

Preamble Mode A preamble consists of a Synchronization (Sync) field and a 16-bit Start Frame Delimiter

(SFD) field.

• Long TX Preamble=Where Sync field consists of 128 bits.

• Short TX Preamble=Where Sync field consists of 56 bits.

• Auto TX Preamble=Automatically changes between long and short preamble mode
transmission based on AP configurations. This is the default Preamble Mode.

Defaults

Apply

Resets all the settings to default values, which are:

• Always Enable for Power Save Mode,

• Automatic based on WEP setting for Authentication Algorithm, and

• Auto TX Preamble (for Preamble Mode).

Applies changes. This button is active only when a change has been made on the tab.

About Tab

The About tab displays Version Number and time of build for Network Driver, Configuration Utility, and NIC Firmware.

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Using the Status Icon

You access the 801.11b Settings by tapping the Status icon once on the Today screen . The following menu pops up:

Menu Option Description
Wireless Radio On

Wireless Radio Off Turns off the radio. A pop-up window will ask for your confirmation. If confirmed,

Remove Status Icon Removes the Status Icon from the bottom tray. A pop-up

Wireless Network Status Opens the Status tab.
Configuration Opens the Config tab.
Advanced Configuration Opens the Advanced tab.
Version Information Opens the About tab.

Note: The Status Icon changes to a crossed lock as a warning that you may have entered a wrong key (WEP Key mismatch)

for the WEP-On AP or a station.

Turns on the radio. LED is on and the Link Icon displays with signal strength.

the LED will be off and the Status icon will change color from green to red on the
top without signal strength displayed. The WLAN card/module will stop functioning.

window asks you to confirm.
If confirmed, the Status icon does not display in the task tray,

and you will need to go to Start > Settings > Connections
tab > 802.11b Settings in the future.

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802.11b Wireless Security Supplement

The 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement is also called the AEGIS Client® offers a comprehensive IEEE 802.1X supplicant for
securing wired and wireless networks. The Client is a standards-based implementation of IEEE 802.1X and can be configured
to work with almost any network equipment–wired or wireless–that supports the 802.1X authentication standard. The Client is
also interoperable with 802.1X-capable wireless APs and authentication servers including Microsoft's IAS and Cisco's ACS.

The Client solves the problem of key distribution in wireless LANs by using public key authentication and encryption between
Wireless APs (WAP) and roaming stations to exchange dynamic Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) keys. In addition, network
managers can control 802.1X user profiles from a centralized RADIUS server or, in the case of TTLS, from a RADIUS Diameter
or other AAA servers. The Client supports both wireless (802.11b/g) and Ethernet interfaces.

802.1X Supplicant Protocol Support

Authentication

The Client supports the following authentication methods according to the 802.1X protocols:

•MD5

• EAP TLS

• EAP TTLS

• Cisco LEAP and PEAP

• Microsoft PEAP

Encryption

The Client supports the following encryptions methods:

•WEP

•TKIP

Installing the 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement

The *.cab file for the Client is stored in the \IPSM folder on the terminal but is not installed because it is not stored in the
\IPSM\Autoinstall folder. You have to move the *.cab file for the Client from the \IPSM folder to the \IPSM\Autoinstall folder
then reboot.

Note: The *.cab file for the Client will be named LeWM*.cab.

1. Open the 802.11b Settings utility; see 802.11b Settings on page 8-2.

2. Tap the Config Tab (page 8-4) and delete the all network profiles in the Preferred Profiles (page 8-4) section.

3. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer and navigate to the \IPSM folder.

4. Tap and hold on the LeWM*.cab file and select Cut on the popup menu.

5. Scroll up and tap the AutoInstall folder to open it.

6. Tap and hold on an empty space on the window inside the folder.

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7. Select Paste on the popup menu and the LeWM*.cab file appears in the folder.

8. Press and hold the Red + Tab keyboard buttons to cold boot the terminal. The Client installs during AutoInstall.

9. When AutoInstall is complete, a icon appears in the command bar on the Today screen.
For more information, see Opening the Client on page 8-12.

AP Search Threshold

If you are using one of these authentication methodologies, you need to configure your 802.11b connection here, NOT
through 802.11b Settings. However, if you want to set the AP Search Threshold above the default setting of Low Density,

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you do need to change that setting in 802.11b Settings; for details, see Network Profile Tab on page 8-6.

Required Network Configuration Information

Because the Client accesses a network that is protected by the IEEE 802.1X protocol, you must configure EAP data
communication to match your network server parameters. If the EAP configuration doesn’t match your network configuration, you
can’t access the network. Therefore, make sure you have the correct network server parameters on hand when you configure
the client.

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Opening the Client

Port Status
icon

To access the client the first time, tap Start > Programs > Meetinghouse AEGIS Client.
After the Client has been activated, you can tap the icon in the lower left corner of the command bar.

Color Indicators

The color of the icon indicates the status of the controlled ports.

Icon Color This color icon indicates that …

Green Authentication succeeded.

Yellow Authentication is in process.

Red Authentication failed.

If there is no yellow, red or green in the icon then either the ports are not being controlled by 802.1X, or there is no
authentication activity on the controlled ports. The absence of yellow, red or green may also indicate that the network
access server is not an 802.1X aware device.

Gray The port is not in use or is disabled.

Either the Client isn’t running, or the port is not bound to the 802.1X protocol.

Orange The port is associated, but there is no response to 802.11b packets.

If using WEP without 802.1x authentication, this will be the final state when the connection
is complete. If using 802.1x authentication, it is either a transient condition or can indicate
that attempts to authenticate have timed out as there was no response to 802.1X packets.

Blue There is no 802.11b activity. The port may not be connected to an 802.1X-aware entity.

Main Screen

On the terminal, open the Client. The main screen opens displaying a list of ports on the system’s network interface cards, You
manage ports on this screen.

Port Status Icon

The main screen contains a port status icon to the left of each port listed. The color of this icon indicates the status of the port.
The color of the icon changes as the port starts authentication, negotiates with the AP and/or authentication server, and then
joins the network. As the network interface starts or stops, the color of the port icon and the status field in the Interface List
updates to reflect the current state of the interface. For details about what each color means, see Color Indicators on page 8-12.

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Client Menu
To open the client menu, tap Client in the command bar along the bottom of the window.

Menu Item Description

Close Closes the Client's interface, while leaving the client running.

Start/Stop Starts or stops 802.1X authentication. After you finish the initial configuration, tap the network

interface and tap Start. If the port is already active, tap Stop first, then Start to force the program
to read the new configuration file.

Restart Same as a Stop followed by Start. Tap this when you receive a notice such as the following:

Configure Opens the Configuration screen displaying the User tab.

Install Protocol Selecting this option binds the 802.1X protocol to the WLAN adapter currently installed on the

device. The WLAN adapter then appears in the port list.

Exit Terminates the client, which stops the 802.1X protocol.

View Menu

The Standard and Advanced Views control the number of columns displayed in the main menu.

Menu Item Description

Standard View Displays the Port (adapter name) and State columns. This is the default view.

Advanced View Displays the Port (adapter name), State, Primary Wireless Network, Wireless Network,

and MAC Address of AP columns. Scroll right to see all columns.

Event Log The Event Log is a text file that contains status information from the logging function.

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Menu Item Description

Status Bar

Each entry is listed sequentially with a time stamp and a
text message.
Tap Refresh to query the log again.
Tap Close to return to the main screen.

Help Menu

Tapping Help opens the help menu. Select Online Help to access online help. Select About to review software version
information.

Status Bar

The status bar at the bottom of the main screen indicates the connection status between the network card and the AP.

The status bar displays one of the following depending on the status of connectivity:

• “Not Associated”

• “AP : [Name of the SSID] MAC : [MAC address].”

Port Menu

On the main screen, tapping on a port opens a popup menu that allows the port to be enabled or disabled, configured, or deleted.

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Port Menu Options

The port menu enables you to use 802.1X authentication, change the port configuration, or remove it from the port list. If there
are no entries in the Port list, follow the advice in the troubleshooting section to resolve the problem.

Menu Item Description

Enable and
Disable

Configure Opens the port configuration screen

Delete Selecting Delete has no effect on the Dolphin device because you cannot remove the radio

These commands enable or disable 802.1X authentication on the port. The port should be
enabled before the protocol is started. Enabling a port is not the same as starting it (see Client

Menu on page 8-13); however, both actions are required for the Client to work.

driver from the device.

Configuring the Client

Each user account needs to define the protocol and the credentials the Client will use to authenticate a user. The Client will need
to be reconfigured if the device is used on multiple networks, or if different users share the computer.

Note: Fields are be grayed out if not relevant to the selected protocol.

On the main screen, tap Client > Configure. The Client Configuration screen opens displaying the User tab.

On this tab, You…
User Settings Tab Configure authentication credentials and profiles.
System Settings Tab Set the level of detail that the Client will provide in the system log and zero-config options.
Server Identity Tab Control how the Client authenticates the server that handles the 802.1X protocol on the network side.

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This applies only to the TLS, TTLS, and PEAP authentication methods and is used to tell the Client
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User Tab

The User settings tab defines the protocol and the credentials used to authenticate a user.

Field Description

Profile Multiple user credential profiles can be created for use when the user roams from one network to

another. The drop-down list contains existing authentication credential profiles. Select a profile from the
list to edit it in the fields that follow.

• Tapping Add permits new profiles to be added to the list. A screen appears where you can enter a
name for the new profile. Enter a Profile name and tap OK. The name entered appears in the Profile
drop-down list.

• Tapping Delete deletes authentication profiles. To be deleted, a profile cannot be assigned to a
configured network.

Identity This is the 802.1X identity supplied to the authenticator. The identity value can be up to 63 ASCII

characters and is case-sensitive.
For tunneled authentication protocols such as TTLS and PEAP, this identity (called the Phase 1 identity)
is sent outside the protection of the encrypted tunnel. Therefore, it is recommended that this field not
contain a true identity, but instead the identity “anonymous” and any desired realm (e.g.
[e-mail]). For TTLS and PEAP, true user credentials (Phase 2 identity) are entered
in the Tunneled authentication section.
When used with PEAP and the .NET Enterprise Server Version 5.2, this field must contain the identity
used in both Phase I and Phase II. The Phase II identity field is ignored.

Password This is the password used for MD5-Challenge or LEAP authentication. It may contain up to 63 ASCII

characters and is case-sensitive. Asterisks appear instead of characters for enhanced security.

Authentication
type

This is the authentication method to be used - MD5-Challenge, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, or TTLS.
Your network administrator should let you know the protocols supported by the RADIUS server. The
RADIUS server sits on the network and acts as a central credential repository for Access Servers that
receive the radio signals and ultimately block or allow users to attach to the network.

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