Hand Held Products Dolphin 7900 Quick Start Manual

Dolphin® 7900 Series

Mobile Computer

Microsoft® Windows Mobile™ 2003

Second Edition Software for Pocket PC

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Quick Start Guide

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Table of Contents

Congratulations! ...................................................................... 1

Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals and Accessories.................. 1

Dolphin 7900 Hardware Overview........................................... 2

Setting Up Dolphin 7900 Series Terminals.............................. 4

Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents ............................. 4

Install the Main Battery Pack................................................... 4

Charge the Main and Backup Batteries................................... 5

Initialize the Mobile Computer................................................. 7

Using the Stylus....................................................................... 8

Today Screen.......................................................................... 9

Using the Imager................................................................... 10

Verifying Radio Status........................................................... 12

Adjusting the Backlight.......................................................... 13

Using the Keyboards............................................................. 14

Resetting the Terminal .......................................................... 18

Suspend Mode ...................................................................... 18

Communications.................................................................... 18

Troubleshooting..................................................................... 19

Product Service and Repair................................................... 20

Technical Assistance............................................................. 21

Limited Warranty ................................................................... 22

Regulatory and Safety Approvals.......................................... 23

FCC Compliance................................................................... 23

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Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer Quick Start Guide

Dolphin 7900 Series Quick Start Guide

Congratulations!

You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin, a device known worldwide for the following features:

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PC

•An Intel

• Optional Wireless Full Area Networking data and voice communications anytime, anywhere

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

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

• Rugged construction that withstands harsh treatment and real world use

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

• 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries

Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals and Accessories

X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor for fast processing

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(WFAN) configuration for real-time

Dolphin HomeBase

Dolphin Mobile Base

Dolphin QuadCharger Dolphin Net Base

Dolphin ChargeBase

Dolphin Mobile Charger

Dolphin Cable Kits

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Charging/communications cradle with auxiliary battery well. Data transfers via RS-232 serial or USB ports.

Mobile charging/communication cradle. RS-232 serial transfers data transfers and powers out at 5 volts.

Four-slot battery charger that charges four Li-ion batteries

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in under four hours. One slot doubles as a battery analyzer. Four-slot charging/communication cradle designed for

Ethernet-based communications. Four-slot charging cradle that stores, powers, and charges

a terminal in each slot. Charging cable that plugs into a vehicle cigarette lighter/

power port. USB or serial cables that charge and communicate with the

terminal directly, without a cradle.

Dolphin® 7900 Series Mobile Computer Quick Start Guide 1

Dolphin 7900 Hardware Overview

Front Panel

Scan LED Decode LED

IrDa PortAudio/Headset Jack Speaker

Display

SCAN key

Microphone

Navigation keys

Side Panel

Programmable Side Button

Pock et PC

ESC

ALT

START

SCAN

BKSP SP

VOL

SEND

F1 F2

GHI

PQRS

F10

END

ABC

MNO

JKL

WXYZ

TUV

@?!

Mini-SD Access Door

TAB

DEF

Recessed Keyboard

Mini-SD Access Door - You can install a mini-SD memory card to expand storage memory. After memory expansion is complete, this door should be closed and sealed. The mini-SD memory interface does not support SDIO.

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Back Panel

Stylus (in slot)

Image Engine Window

Hand Strap Clip

Programmable

Side Button

Battery

Programmable Side Button

Mini SD Access Door

Programmable Side Buttons

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 also be programmed to perform specific functions in the Buttons setting. For details about programming these buttons, see the Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide.

Bottom Panel

17-pin

Industrial-

Grade

Mechanical

Connector

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Setting Up Dolphin 7900 Series Terminals

1. Unpack the carton and verify its contents - page 4.

2. Install the main battery pack in the terminal - page 4.

3. Charge the main battery for a minimum of four hours - page 5.

4. Turn the power on and initialize the mobile computer - page 7.

5. Allow Autoinstall to run - page 8.

Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents

Verify that the carton contains the following items:

• Dolphin 7900 Series mobile computer (the terminal)

• Main battery pack (7.4v Li-ion)

• Microsoft Companion CD-ROM

• Dolphin 7900 Series Quick Start Guide Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal

should need to be returned for service - see page 23. If you ordered peripherals or accessories, verify that they are included in your

order. You may also have received the Dolphin Software Development Kit and User’s Guide CD with your order.

Install the Main Battery Pack

The Dolphin 7900 terminal ships with the hand strap installed and fastened with a clip. To install the main battery pack, you must detach the hand strap first.

Hand StrapClip

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.

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 bat

1. Remove the Li-ion battery pack from its package.

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2. Detach the hand strap.

3. Take the battery and insert the end without the locking tab into the top of the battery well and push down until the locking tab snaps.

4. Re-attach the hand strap.

Note: Put the terminal in Suspend mode before removing the battery; Suspend

Mode, page 18.

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.

Dolphin terminals ship with both batteries discharged of power. Charge the main battery pack for a minimum of four hours before initial use in the terminal.

Use a Dolphin 7900 Series peripheral and the power cables provided

by Hand Held Products. Use of peripherals or cables not sold/ manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.

Using the Dolphin HomeBase

1. Set up the Dolphin HomeBase with the appropriate power supply from Hand Held Products.

2. Install the Li-ion battery in the Dolphin terminal.

3. Slide the terminal into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights solid green.

4. The battery pack begins charging.

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Charging a Spare Battery Pack

The back panel of the Dolphin HomeBase contains an auxiliary battery well that you can use to charge a spare battery before inserting it into the terminal.

Insert a spare battery pack into this auxiliary battery well and it charges in four hours, independently of the terminal well. The AUX Battery LED on the front panel indicates the charging status of the battery in this well.

Using the Dolphin Mobile Base

1. Set up the Dolphin Mobile Base with the appropriate power supply from Hand Held Products.

2. Install the Li-ion battery in the Dolphin terminal.

3. Slide the terminal into the terminal well until the Dock LED lights solid green.

4. The battery pack begins charging.

Other Charging Options

When the Li-ion battery is installed in the terminal, you can also use a charging/ communication cable kit.

To charge the Li-ion battery pack before inserting it in the terminal, place the battery pack in the Dolphin QuadCharger and charge it for a minimum of four hours.

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