
DolphinTM 6500 Mobile Computer
Quick Start Guide
™

Dolphin 6500 Mobile Computer
Software
Reset Key
LED
Navigation Keys
Power Key
28-key keypad (numeric)
Touch Screen Display
(screen protector installed
at the factory)
Out of the Box
Verify that your carton contains the following items:
• Dolphin 6500 mobile computer (the terminal)
• Main battery pack (3.7v, Li-ion)
• AC power supply
• Localized plug adapters
Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you need to return the
Dolphin terminal for service; see page 6.
Dolphin 6500 Front Panel
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Software
Reset Key
LED
Navigation Keys
(arrow keys)
Powe r Key
52-key keypad (alphanumeric)
Touch Screen Display
(screen protector installed
at the factory)
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Dolphin 6500 Bottom Connectors
DC Power Jack
I/O Connector
Step 1: Install the Main Battery
Ensure all components are dry prior to placing the battery in the terminal. Mating
wet components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell
battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.
The 6500 is shipped with the battery packaged separately from the unit.
To install the battery, release the hand strap, remove the battery door by
turning the locks upward, insert the battery with the labels facing upward,
and replace the battery door.
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Step 2: Charge the Batteries
Dolphin terminals ship with both the main battery pack and internal
backup battery significantly discharged of power. Charge the main
battery pack with the Dolphin charging cable for a minimum of 5 1/2
hours before initial use.
We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use
of any non-Honeywell peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not
covered by the warranty.
Step 3: Boot the Terminal
The terminal begins booting as soon as power is applied and runs by
itself. Do NOT press any keys or interrupt the boot process.
When the boot process is complete, the Desktop appears and the
terminal is ready for use.
Resetting the Device
Soft Reset: Using the stylus, press the Reset button. The screen
Hard Reset: 28-key: Press and hold the
turns white and the decode/scan LED flashes blue for
approximately 10 seconds.
Power button and then
using the stylus, press the
52-key: Press and hold the
buttons and then using the stylus, press the
button. The screen turns white and the decode/scan
LED flashes blue for approximately 18 seconds.
Reset button.
Blue and Z (Power)
Reset
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Available Dolphin 6500 Peripherals and Accessories
Dolphin HomeBase™ Device
™
Dolphin QuadCharger
Dolphin eBase Device
Dolphin 6500 USB Communication Cable
Device
Technical Assistance
Contact information for technical support and product service and repair
can be found at www.honeywellaidc.com.
Limited Warranty
Please refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/warranty_information for the
warranty information.
User Documentation
Refer to www.honeywellaidc.com for detailed user documentation or for
localized versions of this Quick Start.
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Disclaimer
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in specifications and other information contained in this document
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Trademarks
Dolphin, Dolphin RF, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc. or
Honeywell International Inc.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows
Embedded Handheld, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are
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Patents
For patent information, please refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/patents.
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