Honeywell 7300-2011B Users Manual

Dolphin® 7300

Hand Held Computer

User’s Guide

Patents

The IMAGETEAM 4250 image engine is covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 3,991,299; 4,570, 057; 5,021,642; 5,038,024; 5,081,343; 5,095,197; 5,144,119; 5,144,121; 5,182,441; 5,187,355; 5,187,356; 5,218,191; 5,233,172; 5,258,606; 5,286,960; 5,288,985; 5,420,409; 5,463,214; 5,541,419; 5,569,902; 5,591,956; 5,723,853; 5,723,868; 5,773,806; 5,773,810; 5,780,834; 5,784,102; 5,786,586; 5,825,006; 5,837,985; 5,838,495; 5,900,613; 5,914,476; D400,199; 5,292,418; 5,932,862; 5,942,741; 5,949,052; 5,965,863; 5,992,744; 6,045,047; 6,060,722.

Other U.S. and foreign patents pending.

Disclaimer

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1	Introduction ...............................................................	1
Safety	..................................................................................................	2
	Required Safety Labels .........................................................	2
	FCC Compliance ...................................................................	2
Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals ......................................		3
Batteries..............................................................................................		3
Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin ...................................................		4
Chapter 2	Getting Started...........................................................	5
Peripherals and Accessories for the Dolphin ..................................		5
Image Engine Options and Bar Code Symbologies Supported.....		6
Using Dolphin 7300 for the First Time ............................................		7
	Navigating the Keyboard ......................................................	9
Chapter 3 Dolphin® 7300 Overview .......................................		15
System Features ...............................................................................		15
	Processor ..............................................................................	15
	Operating System ................................................................	15
	Memory ................................................................................	15
Front Panel Features.......................................................................		16
	LEDs .....................................................................................	16
	1/8 VGA Display ..................................................................	16
	ON/SCAN Key .....................................................................	17
	Cursor Key ...........................................................................	17
	Audio Signals .......................................................................	17
	Keyboard ..............................................................................	17
Back Panel Features ........................................................................		19
	Imaging Engine....................................................................	19
	Battery Well .........................................................................	20
	Hand Strap ...........................................................................	20
	Battery Charging Contacts.................................................	20
Communication................................................................................		20
	Micro-DB9 RS-232 Port......................................................	20
	IrDA Port .............................................................................	20
Power	................................................................................................	20
	5 VDC Port..........................................................................	20
	Batteries................................................................................	20
	Internal NiHM Backup Battery .........................................	21
	Main Battery Pack...............................................................	21

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	Managing Battery Power ................................................................		21
		Setting Critical and Low Battery Points ...........................	22
		Using the Power Control Panel ..........................................	22
		Servicing the Battery Pack .................................................	23
		Storing Batteries ..................................................................	24
Chapter 4 Learning to Operate Dolphin® 7300.......................			25
	Entering Data...................................................................................		25
		Via the Touch screen Input ................................................	25
		Via the Keyboard.................................................................	25
		Using the Image Reader......................................................	25
	Communication................................................................................		27
		Communication Media........................................................	27
		Software Communication Programs .................................	27
	Using the Keyboard.........................................................................		28
		Using the Cursor Keys ........................................................	29
		Using the Modifier Keys .....................................................	30
		Other Special Keys ..............................................................	30
		Key Combinations ...............................................................	31
	Navigating the Keyboard ................................................................		32
Chapter 5		Dolphin® Charging/Communication Cradles.......	33
	Hub of the System............................................................................		33
		Power Conditioning.............................................................	33
		Convenient Storage .............................................................	34
	Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradle Parts & Functions ..		34
		HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBase .............................	34
		IntelliBase+...........................................................................	35
		Back Panel............................................................................	37
		Bottom Panel of HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ .......	40
	Powering the Dolphin Terminal.....................................................		41
		Charging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+...	41
		Deep-Cycling Batteries........................................................	42
	Setting Up For Communications....................................................		42
		Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle.............	42
		Configuring the Dolphin Terminal ....................................	44
	Setting Up For Communications With The USB HomeBase ......		45
	Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal.................................		47
	Mounting the HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBase .................		48
Chapter 6		Dolphin® QuadCharger ..........................................	51
	Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function ..................................		51
		Top Panel..............................................................................	51
		Rear Panel ............................................................................	52
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Charging Batteries In The QuadCharger .....................................		53
	Setting Up The QuadCharger ............................................	53
	Supplying Power To The QuadCharger............................	53
	Inserting and Removing Battery Packs.............................	53
	Servicing The Battery Pack ................................................	54
	Storing Batteries ..................................................................	55
Troubleshooting...............................................................................		55
Chapter 7 Dolphin® Mobile IntelliBase ..................................		57
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	Power Conditioning.............................................................	57
Mobile IntelliBase Parts and Functions ........................................		58
	Front Panel...........................................................................	58
	Rear Panel ............................................................................	59
	Bottom Panel of Mobile IntelliBase ...................................	60
Powering the Dolphin Terminal.....................................................		61
	Charging A Dolphin Terminal ...........................................	61
	Deep-Cycling Batteries........................................................	61
Setting Up For Communications with the Mobile IntelliBase.....		61
	Installing The Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase ........................	62
	Configuring the Dolphin Terminal ....................................	64
Chapter 8	Developing Applications.........................................	67
Chapter 9 Warranty, Support and Service................................		69
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................		69
How Problems Should Be Handled................................................		70
Return Information .........................................................................		71
How To Extend Your Warranty ....................................................		73
Application Support ........................................................................		73
Chapter 10	Appendix A ...........................................................	75
Using the Modifier Keys .................................................................		76
43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard .................................................		76
	Key Combinations ...............................................................	77
35 Key Numeric/Alpha....................................................................		78
	Key Combinations ...............................................................	79
56 Key Full Alpha Numeric ............................................................		80
	Key Combinations ...............................................................	81
Chapter 11	Appendix B............................................................	83
Dolphin 7300 Scan Maps.................................................................		83

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Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Dolphin® 7300 hand held computer. You have made a wise choice in selecting the Dolphin, a device known worldwide for its ergonomic shape, light weight and single-handed data collection features.

Built to last, the Dolphin’s ruggedly built case houses a 206MHz RISC processor and Microsoft® Windows® CE™ operating system that is easily programmable with standard programming tools, like Microsoft® Windows® CE™ eMbedded Visual Tools, which includes eMbedded Visual C/C++® and eMbedded Visual Basic®. The terminal provides ample, secure storage for data and applications with its 32 MB RAM and 32 MB FLASH memory configuration.

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

The Dolphin’s collection of features also includes: long-lasting Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries, an easy-to-read 240 x 160 1/8 VGA backlit display that can display text or graphics, a natural scan and viewing angle, a low-power, high-resolution digital image engine for omni-directional and auto-discrimination decoding of linear barcodes, Stacked Linear and matrix codes and provides OCR (Optical Character Recognition) functionality.

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

The Dolphin 7300 Hand held Computer/HomeBase™ User Guide is designed to provide you with the information you need to make the most of your new Dolphin terminal. Sections on the basics, safety, battery use, accessories, and service make this guide a complete source of information.

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Safety

The Dolphin 7300 hand held computer meets or exceeds the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to know the possible risks.

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

Required Safety Labels

The following is the the required safety label as it appears on the back panel of the Dolphin 7300 terminal:

FCC Compliance

The Dolphin 7300 terminal complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.Devices may not cause harmful interference.

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

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Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals

Parameter	Specification
U.S.A.	FCC Part 15, Class B
Canada	IEC 0003
Europe	EN 55022 (CISPR22) Class B
	ETS 300 826 Type Certified
Others	EMC 89/336/EEC
	EN 50082-1:1997, EN55024

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

For further information please contact,

Hand Held Products (UK) Ltd. 1 st Floor

Dallam Court Dallam Lane Warrington, Cheshire WA2 7LT England

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

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.

Microwaves

The Dolphin 7300 terminal is not affected by microwave ovens.

Batteries

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

•Use only the battery supplied with your Dolphin or a replacement battery supplied, recommended, or approved by Hand Held Products, Inc.

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

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•Never throw a used battery in the trash. It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to local guidelines.

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

•Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your Dolphin indicates low battery power.

•Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be depleted. Replace it after the recommended usage period (about 600 charge cycles for the 2700 mAh NiMH battery) or if 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 Hand Products or an authorized Hand Held Products service center, for inspection.

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

Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin

When needed, clean the image engine window and the LCD display with a clean non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.

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Getting Started

The Dolphin 7300 is a hand held computer/imager designed for easy, single-handed data collection. The terminal is equipped with a StrongARM® 206MHz RISC processor built to run the Windows® CE operating system.

Dolphin 7300 hand helds are available with different types of 2D imagers and memory configurations to meet most any automated data collection requirement.

Offered with a base memory configuration of 32 MB RAM and 32 MB FLASH, the device has three keyboard options and a 240 x 160 pixel, backlit 1/8 VGA display. The terminal's RS-232 connector supports external plug-in scanners, land line modems and printers. It also features an IrDA infrared transceiver for data communication to portable printers and cradles.

The Dolphin 7300 platform is equipped with an integrated imager. The imager can take images of shipping manifests and recipient signatures, while at the same time, decoding OCR (Optical Character Recognition) fonts. The imager can also decode standard linear and two-dimensional symbologies.

Peripherals and Accessories for the Dolphin

The Dolphin 7300 is part of a data collection system that includes peripherals specifically designed for vehicle, desktop and hub operations. These include serial communications/charging cradles and vehicle mounted charging/communication cradles and accessories such as holsters, power adapters and batteries.

You can use these peripherals and accessories with the Dolphin:

Dolphin HomeBase™ Dolphin terminal charging and communication cradle for communicating with PC-based equipment includes power adapter.

Dolphin IntelliBase™ Dolphin terminal charging and communication cradle for communicating with PC-based equipment or devices such as printers and modems without integrated IrDA protocol software, includes power adapter.

Dolphin USB HomeBase™ Dolphin terminal charging and communication cradle for direct communication with USB-compatible host computers, includes power adapter.

Dolphin IntelliBase+™ for communicating with devices such as printers and modems without integrated IrDA protocol software, and for charging and conditioning a spare battery, includes power adapter.

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Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase™ Dolphin terminal charging and communication cradle for mobile data communication.

Dolphin Quad Battery Charger™ Charges four batteries in under three hours and conditions in under eight hours.

Dolphin HomeBase™ Power Adapter Replacement power adapter for Dolphin HomeBase.

Note: Use only power adapters approved for use by HHP. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

NiMH Battery Pack Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 2700mAh rechargeable battery for the Dolphin.

RS-232 Serial Cable Allows Dolphin 7300 to connect to other computer systems for file transfer or to connect Dolphin 7300 terminal using the terminal’s serial RS232 interface.

Image Engine Options and Bar Code Symbologies Supported

Dolphin 7300 terminals may be equipped with one of three image engines options:

•LX: scans from 2.0 to 15.0 in. (5.1 to 38.1 cm.)

•LR: scans from 1.9 to 9.4 in. (4.8 to 23.9 cm.)

•HD: scans from 1.6 to 3.9 in. ( 4.1 to 9.9 cm.)

The Dolphin 7300 may also be ordered without the image engine.

1D symbologies supported are: Code 3 of 9, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN, Codabar, Code 11, Code 128, Code 93, TLC39, Universal Product Code (UPC).

2D symbologies supported are: PDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, Vericode, RSS, EAN.UCC, Aztec, QR Code, Code 49.

Composite codes supported are: RSS-14, CODABLOCK, Aztec Mesa.

OCR codes supported include: OCR A and OCR B.

Postal codes supported include: Postnet and most international 4 state codes, PLANET CODE, BPO 4 STATE, Canadian 4 State, DUTCH POSTAL, AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE, JAPANESE POSTAL.

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Using Dolphin 7300 for the First Time

Follow these steps to begin using your Dolphin 7300 terminal.

1.Unpack and check the terminal and documentation.

2.Charge and condition the main battery pack.

3.Turn the Dolphin on.

4.Set the date/time and user information.

5.Verify that your Dolphin 7300 terminal is working properly.

1 Unpack the Carton and Check Its Contents

Inspect the package to see that the following standard items and accessories (if ordered) are included in the standard Dolphin 7300 kit:

•Dolphin 7300 handheld computer/bar code scanner

•Battery (2700 mAh, Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMH])

•Dolphin 7300 HomeBase

•RS-232 Serial Cable

•AC-DC Power Adapter for Dolphin Terminal/HomeBase

•Dolphin 7300 Software Development Kit & User’s Guide CD-ROM

Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal or HomeBase should need to be returned for service.

2 Charge and Condition the Main Battery Pack

WARNING Use only 2700 mAh NiMH battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any other battery pack in the Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.

The terminal’s NiMH battery is not conditioned at the factory and is shipped discharged of all power and inserted in the Dolphin terminal.

WARNING Although the Dolphin 7300 terminal is received with the battery inserted, it is NOT ready for charging and/or deep-cycling. Remove the plastic insulator located between the terminal and battery connectors. Failure to remove the insulator may result in damages to the terminal.

For maximum battery life, HHP recommends that you deep-cycle the battery twice before initial use. It is also recommended that you service the battery once per month. Refer to the section on Managing Battery Power in Chapter 3 for further information on deep-cycling the battery.

After deep-cycling the battery, the terminal’s NiMH battery must be charged before using it for the first time. To charge the main battery pack:

1.Place the main battery pack in the Dolphin 7300 terminal.

2.Place the terminal in the terminal well of the Dolphin HomeBase™. Time to Charge: 3.5 hours for the main battery; 8 hours for the back-up battery

As the main battery pack charges, the internal back-up battery also charges. For the initial charging cycle, it is recommended that the terminal be charged for approximately 8 hours to allow adequate charging time for the back-up battery. Not doing so may result in the terminal becoming unstable should the unit lose

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power and the back-up battery is required. The back-up battery maintains the RAM and clock when the NiMH main battery pack is discharged or removed from the terminal.

Inserting the Battery Pack

Follow these steps to install the Dolphin 7300 battery pack.

1.The Dolphin 7300 ships with the handstrap installed. Hold the terminal with the front panel (keyboard) facing down. Push the clip of the handstrap down and away from the terminal to unhook it; move the strap up and away from the battery compartment.

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

3.Reattach the handstrap by positioning it down over the battery case and sliding the clip back into the place at the bottom end of the 7300.

4.The terminal will initialize and, after a few seconds, will show the Dolphin 7300 splash screen.

Removing the Battery Pack

Follow these directions to remove the Dolphin battery pack.

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

2.Remove the handstrap by pushing its clip down and forward to unhook it from the terminal; move the strap away from the battery compartment.

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

3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off

Turning the Dolphin On For the First Time

Turning on the Dolphin 7300 for the first time is a cold boot. Follow these steps to turn on your Dolphin 7300 terminal.

1.Install the charged battery pack in the Dolphin.

2.The red LED will come on and the green LED will blink for approximately three seconds.

NOTE: DO NOT PRESS ANY KEYS WHILE THE TERMINAL IS BOOTING UP.

3.The terminal will initialize and after a few seconds will display the Dolphin 7300 splash screen shown below:

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Dolphin 7300 Splash Screen

Waking the Dolphin From Sleep Mode

The Dolphin 7300 terminal is never actually turned off. To conserve power, the Dolphin suspends operation, or goes into “sleep mode” when it is inactive for a programmed period of time, as defined by your application. The screen is blank when the Dolphin is in “sleep mode.” Press the ON/SCAN key to wake the Dolphin terminal from sleep mode and you can start working where you left off.

The Dolphin terminal also goes into sleep mode if you remove the main battery pack. To wake the Dolphin terminal from sleep mode, install a charged battery and press the ON/SCAN key.

WARNING If the main battery and back-up battery are ever fully discharged of power, the terminal will cold boot. The terminal will be restored to its original state. All data stored in RAM memory also will be lost.

Navigating the Keyboard

The Dolphin 7300 terminal has a mouse utility to simplify navigating around the screen.

To activate the mouse utility at any time in any window, double-tap the blue modifier key and the mouse pointer will appear in the middle of the screen as shown in the screen shot below. To deactivate the mouse, double-tap the blue modifier key again and the mouse pointer will disappear.

Note: Exit the mouse utility before adjusting the contrast.

See Chapter 4, Learning to Operate Dolphin 7300 for more on the mouse utility.

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4 Calibrating the Screen and Setting the Date/Time

Calibrating the Screen

If your Dolphin 7300 is equipped with a touchscreen, you need to calibrate the screen after a cold boot. After the Welcome Splash Screen appears, you will be prompted to calibrate the screen. Follow the directions on the screen to calibrate the screen. After calibrating the screen, you will be prompted to set the date and time on the terminal. The Dolphin 7300 Demo Program main menu appears after you set the date and time.

Setting the Date/Time

Use the Windows® CE Date/Time function to set the correct date and time for your Dolphin 7300 terminal. Use the Dolphin 7300 mouse utility to navigate through the screens if your terminal does not have a touchscreen. For more information about the mouse utility, see Navigating the Keyboard in Chapter 4.

Note: Exit the mouse utility before adjusting the contrast.

Touchscreen-equipped terminals:

1.From Control Panel, select Date/Time to set the date and time for your terminal.

2.Touch OK to accept the settings and to exit Date/Time. The main screen for the Dolphin 7300 demo will come up on the screen.

Terminals without touchscreens:

1.Use the mouse utility to open the Control Panel and navigate to Date/Time to set the date and time for your terminal.

2.Select OK to accept the settings and to exit Date/Time. The main screen for the Dolphin 7300 demo will come up on the screen.

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Full view of Date/Time

Properties Screen

Date/Time Properties Screen

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