Honeywell 7850L0GE, 7850PGE, 7850LPGE User Manual

Dolphin® 7850 Mobile Computer

With Windows Mobile® 5.0

User’s Guide–Preliminary

Disclaimer

Honeywell International Inc. (“Honeywell”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Honeywell to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Honeywell.

Honeywell shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the prior written consent of Honeywell.

©2006–2008 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

Web Address: www.honeywell.com/aidc

Trademarks

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

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are the property of their respective owners.

Patents

Please refer to the product packaging for a list of patents.

Other Trademarks

The Bluetooth trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Honeywell International Inc.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Agency Information

Label Locations....................................................................................................................

 

1-1

Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals

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

FCC Compliance..................................................................................................................

 

1-3

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

 

 

Out of the Box ......................................................................................................................

 

2-1

Today Screen.......................................................................................................................

 

2-2

Navigation Bar .....................................................................................................................

 

2-2

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

 

2-3

Pop-Up Menus .....................................................................................................................

 

2-3

Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview

 

 

Standard Terminal Configuration .........................................................................................

 

3-1

Peripherals...........................................................................................................................

 

3-2

Accessories..........................................................................................................................

 

3-3

Front Panel Features ...........................................................................................................

 

3-4

Back Panel Features............................................................................................................

 

3-5

Side Panel Features ............................................................................................................

 

3-6

Battery Door Tether (Optional).......................................................................................

 

3-7

I/O Connector.......................................................................................................................

 

3-9

Rubber Bumpers................................................................................................................

 

3-10

Battery Power ....................................................................................................................

 

3-11

Main Battery Pack ........................................................................................................

 

3-11

Internal Backup Battery................................................................................................

 

3-12

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

 

3-15

Soft Reset (Warm Boot) ...............................................................................................

 

3-15

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)................................................................................................

 

3-15

Suspend Mode...................................................................................................................

 

3-15

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................

 

3-17

Chapter 4 - Using the Keyboards

 

 

Overview ..............................................................................................................................

 

4-1

Using the Function Keys ......................................................................................................

 

4-2

Using the Navigation Keys...................................................................................................

 

4-3

Using the Modifier Keys .......................................................................................................

 

4-3

Keyboard Mode Indicator.....................................................................................................

 

4-3

24-Key Keyboard .................................................................................................................

 

4-4

Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes ...............................................................

4-4

24-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations.....................................................................

4-5

24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations.........................................................................

4-6

38-Key Keyboard .................................................................................................................

 

4-7

Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes ...............................................................

4-7

38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations.........................................................................

4-8

38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations...................................................................

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Chapter 5 - Using the Imager Scanner Engine

 

 

Overview..............................................................................................................................

5-1

 

 

Available Engines ................................................................................................................

5-1

 

 

Available Laser Engines ......................................................................................................

5-2

 

 

Supported Bar Code Symbologies .....................................................................................

5-3

 

 

Activating the Engine...........................................................................................................

5-4

 

 

Decoding .............................................................................................................................

5-5

 

 

Capturing Images ................................................................................................................

5-7

 

Chapter 6 - System Settings

 

 

 

Overview..............................................................................................................................

6-1

 

 

Personal Settings ................................................................................................................

6-2

 

 

Buttons...........................................................................................................................

6-3

 

 

Menus - Modifying the Start Menu.................................................................................

6-5

 

 

System Settings...................................................................................................................

6-7

 

 

About .............................................................................................................................

6-7

 

 

Backlight ........................................................................................................................

6-8

 

 

Memory........................................................................................................................

6-10

 

 

Power...........................................................................................................................

6-12

 

 

Remove Programs.......................................................................................................

6-14

 

 

Screen .........................................................................................................................

6-15

 

Chapter 7 - Communication

 

 

 

Communication Options ......................................................................................................

7-1

 

 

Default Com Port Assignments ...........................................................................................

7-2

 

 

Installing Additional Software ..............................................................................................

7-2

 

 

Using ActiveSync.................................................................................................................

7-3

 

 

Adding Programs via ActiveSync...................................................................................

7-4

 

 

Connections Tab .................................................................................................................

7-6

 

 

Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network .................................................................

7-7

 

 

Connecting the Terminal to an ISP......................................................................................

7-7

 

 

Adding Programs From the Internet ....................................................................................

7-7

 

 

Using Infrared Communication ............................................................................................

7-8

 

 

Connections Manager .......................................................................................................

7-10

 

 

Network Cards...................................................................................................................

7-12

 

 

Radio Manager ..................................................................................................................

7-13

 

 

USB to PC .........................................................................................................................

7-15

 

Chapter 8 - Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth

 

 

 

Bluetooth Radio ...................................................................................................................

8-1

 

 

Enabling the Bluetooth Radio ........................................................................................

8-1

 

 

BTExplorer...........................................................................................................................

8-1

 

 

Accessing BTExplorer ...................................................................................................

8-2

 

 

Using BTExplorer ................................................................................................................

8-3

 

 

Connection Types................................................................................................................

8-7

 

 

Device Types.......................................................................................................................

8-8

 

 

View Options .......................................................................................................................

8-8

 

 

Menu Options ......................................................................................................................

8-9

 

 

 

 

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Refreshing Discovered Devices...................................................................................

 

8-10

Making the Terminal Discoverable ..............................................................................

8-10

Pairing ...............................................................................................................................

 

8-13

Chapter 9 - Dolphin HomeBase Device

 

Overview..............................................................................................................................

 

9-1

Front Panel .........................................................................................................................

 

9-2

Back Panel .........................................................................................................................

 

9-3

Bottom Panel Dimensions ...................................................................................................

 

9-4

Powering the HomeBase Device.........................................................................................

 

9-5

Charging the Main Battery...................................................................................................

 

9-7

ActiveSync Communication.................................................................................................

 

9-8

RS-232 Cables ....................................................................................................................

 

9-9

Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase Device..........................................................................

9-10

Chapter 10 - Dolphin QuadCharger Device

 

Overview............................................................................................................................

 

10-1

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................

 

10-2

Back Panel ........................................................................................................................

 

10-3

Inserting and Removing Battery Packs .............................................................................

10-3

Supplying Power to the QuadCharger Device...................................................................

10-3

Charging Batteries.............................................................................................................

 

10-4

Recommendations for Storing Batteries............................................................................

10-4

Using the Battery Analyzer ................................................................................................

 

10-5

Bottom Panel .....................................................................................................................

 

10-6

Mounting the QuadCharger Device ...................................................................................

 

10-6

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................

 

10-7

Chapter 11 - Dolphin ChargeBase

 

 

Overview............................................................................................................................

 

11-1

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................

 

11-2

Back Panel ........................................................................................................................

 

11-3

Power Supply...............................................................................................................

 

11-3

Supplying Power to the ChargeBase.................................................................................

11-4

Inserting and Removing Terminals....................................................................................

 

11-4

Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase ............................................................................

11-5

Mounting the ChargeBase.................................................................................................

 

11-6

Chapter 12 - Cables Kits

 

 

Universal Cable Features ..................................................................................................

 

12-1

Using the Power Cable......................................................................................................

 

12-2

Using the Mobile Charger..................................................................................................

 

12-3

Using the Charge/Comm Cable.........................................................................................

 

12-4

Chapter 13 - Customer Support and Warranty

 

Technical Assistance.........................................................................................................

 

13-1

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

 

13-2

 

 

 

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Agency Information

Label Locations

Dolphin 7850 mobile computers 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.

Compliance Label

Laser Safety Label

Dolphin 7850 802.11b/g (WLAN) & Bluetooth

Dolphin 7850 RF terminals are designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g (WLAN) and/or Bluetooth

Dolphin 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

For further information, please contact:

Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV

Nijverheidsweg 9

5627 BT Eindhoven

The Netherlands

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

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Laser Safety Label

If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product contains a laser engine or laser aimer:

SE1200 Laser Scan Engine

Image Engines with Integrated Laser Aimers

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 1040.11 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007. Pulse duration =35+/- 5 Scans/Sec.

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.

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.

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.

The maximum power outputs for each diode are as follows:

Illumination LED: 194.0 uW

Aimer laser (5300 engine): 360.1 uW

Aimer LED (5100 engine): 81.6 uW

Infrared LED Safety Statement

Caution - Class 1M LED radiation when open. Do not view directly with optical instruments. The maximum power outputs for the IR LED is 145.1 uW.

UL and cUL Statement

UL and cUL listed: UL60950-1 and CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03.

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Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals

Parameter

Specification

 

 

U.S.A.

FCC Part 15, Class B

Canada

ICES-003

European Community

EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B

 

EN60950:2000

 

EN60825-1:1994 + A11 + A2

 

EN55024:1998

 

 

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.

Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g (WLAN) and/or Bluetooth

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 Honeywell may void the FCC authorization to operate the equipment.

CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines when used with the Honeywell Dolphin accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines.

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RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals—802.11b/g (WLAN) and/or Bluetooth

Parameter

Specification

 

 

U.S.A.

FCC Part 15.247

Canada

RSS 210

 

 

Canadian Compliance

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) installed outdoors is subject to licensing.

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

For European Community Users

Honeywell complies with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information

This product has required the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain hazardous substances that could impact health and the environment, if not properly disposed.

In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment and to diminish the pressure on the natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems for product disposal. Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way.

The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration.

You may also contact your supplier for more information on the environmental performances of this product.

Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices

Most manufacturers of medical devices adhere to the IEC 601-1-2 standard. This standard requires devices to operate properly in an EM Field with a strength of 3V/m over a frequency range of 26 to 1000MHz. The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin terminal is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF terminal has no effect on medical devices that meet the IEC specification.

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Microwaves

The radio in the Dolphin RF terminal operates on the same frequency band as a microwave oven. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the Dolphin RF terminal you may notice performance degradation in your wireless network. However, both your microwave and your wireless network will continue to function. The Dolphin Batch terminal does not contain a radio, and therefore, is not affected by microwave ovens.

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Getting Started

Out of the Box

When you open the carton, please verify that the carton contains the following items:

Dolphin 7850 mobile computer (the terminal)

Main battery pack (7.4v, li-ion)

Getting Started CD-ROM

Dolphin 7850 Mobile Computer Quick Start Guide

Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned for service. For details, see Limited Warranty on page 13-2.

If you ordered additional peripherals and accessories, verify that they are included with the order.

Step 1. Install the Main Battery Pack

 

Mechanical Switch

!

You must re-attach the battery door! This terminal contains a mechanical switch under the battery door that prevents

the terminal from initializing unless the battery door is closed.

Step 2. Charge the Batteries

There are two types of battery power: the main battery pack and the backup battery located inside the terminal. The main battery pack powers the terminal and charges the internal backup battery.

Dolphin terminals ship with both batteries discharged of power. Charge the main battery pack for a minimum of four(4) hours before initial use!

You can use one of the following charging peripherals:

Dolphin HomeBase Device

Dolphin QuadCharger Device

AC Adapter Cable

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 Today screen appears and the terminal is ready for use.

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Today Screen

Initial boot and system resets end on the Today screen; see Resetting the Terminal on page 3-15.

Tap to access the Start menu

 

 

 

Tap to adjust the volume

 

 

Tap to change the date and time

These are icons of programs running in the background. Tap to open the program or access a menu for it.

Note: You can also open the Today screen at any time by tapping Start > Today.

Navigation Bar

Located at the top of every screen, the Navigation bar provides access to the Start menu, shows the current time (from the system clock), and displays both status and keyboard status icons.

Navigation bar

Tap to open a program

Start menu

Tap to open a program recently used

Tap to see additional programs

Tap to see to customize your terminal

Command Bar

Located at the bottom of application screens, the Command bar includes application menus, buttons, and provides access to the Soft Input Panel (SIP).

The contents of the Command bar changes according to the open application.

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Using the Stylus

Use the stylus or your finger to select or enter information on the touch panel. The stylus functions as a mouse; generally, a tap is the same as a click.

Tap

Tap the touch panel once to open menu items and select options.

Drag

Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.

Tap & hold

Tap and hold the stylus on an item and a pop-up menu appears. On the pop-up menu, tap

 

the action of the task you want to perform.

!Using sharp objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens can damage the touch panel and may cause damage not covered by the warranty. For more information about the touch panel, see Touch Panel Display on page 3-4.

Selecting Programs

The Start menu does not fit all installed programs. To see additional programs, tap Start > Programs. To open a program, tap once on the icon.

Pop-Up Menus

With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item.

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.

The contents of pop-up menus depend change according to the program you’re in.

Searching for Information

You can use the Search feature or File Explorer to find and organize information. Tap Start > Programs > Search. Enter the text you want to find and tap Search.

The Results section displays the search results.

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Hardware Overview

There are a number of standard configurations as well as charging and communication peripherals and accessories to maximize the efficiency of your application setting.

Standard Terminal Configuration

Windows Mobile 5.0

PXA270 520MHz processor

64MB RAM X 64MB Synchronous Flash memory

24-key calculator-style numeric with scrolling alpha or 38-key calculator-style numeric with full alpha

3.5 in. 1/4 VGA 240 x 320 TFT color display with hard-coat industrial touch panel

5300 or 5100 Standard Range (SR) scan engine

WLAN radio (Wi-Fi certified)

Bluetooth radio

Additional Configuration Options

The Dolphin 7850 terminal offers you a number of configuration options to customize the terminal to your business needs.

System Memory Additional 64MB of RAM (for a total of 128MB RAM); see Memory on page 6-10.

Scan Engines 5100SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with bright green LED aimer 5300SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern 5300HD VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern

For more information, see Available Engines on page 5-1.

Laser Engines Options

HP (High Performance) Laser scanner

LR (Long Range) Laser scanner

ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser scanner

For more information, see Available Laser Engines on page 5-2.

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Peripherals

The following items are sold separately as part of a complete installation.

Dolphin HomeBaseDevice

This charging and communication cradle supports both RS-232 and USB communication, enabling your terminal to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase device, its main battery pack charges in less than four(4) hours.

For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase Device on page 9-1.

Dolphin QuadChargerDevice

This four(4)-slot charging station for Li-ion battery packs can charge each battery in less than four(4) 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 Device on page 10-1.

Cables Kits

There are a number of cable kits that enable you to charge and communicate with other devices.

For more information, see Cables Kits on page 12-1.

Dolphin ChargeBase

This charging bay holds up to four(4) Dolphin 7850 terminals.

For more information, see Dolphin ChargeBase on page 11-1.

Mobile Mount

The Mobile Mount is a plastic cradle and RAM mount that holds and positions the terminal and can be mounted on a fork truck, pallet lift, or other stable, stationary surface.

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Accessories

The following items are sold separately as part of a complete installation.

Battery Door Tether

For more information, see Battery Door Tether (Optional) on page 3-7.

Holster

The holster holds one terminal around the waist.

Li-ion Battery Pack

These are 7.4Vdc, 14.1 watt hour Li-on replacement battery packs; see Battery Power on page 3-11.

Protective Cover

The protective cover wraps around the terminal to protect it from wear and tear.

Protective Rubber Boot

The protective rubber boot wraps tightly around the terminal for added durability.

Screen Protectors

This is a pack of screen protectors that fit the touch panel display.

Stylus Three-Pack

This is a pack of three extra styluses.

Tote/Carry Bag

The tote and carry bag holds one terminal, a spare battery, and small printer. It can be shoulder-worn, waist-worn, or carried by hand.

Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether

For more information, see Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether (Optional) on page 3-7.

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Front Panel Features

3.5 inch 1/4 VGA Touch Panel Display

Decode LED

Scan LED

Keyboard Protection Ribs

Decode and Scan LEDs

The Scan LED lights red when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications. The Decode LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded. For more information, see LEDs on page 4-1.

Keyboard Protection Ribs

These ribs protect the keyboard and prevent keys from being pressed accidentally when the terminal is placed facedown on a flat surface. For a complete overview of each keyboard, see Using the Keyboards on page 4-1.

Touch Panel Display

The 3.5 inch 1/4 VGA (Video Graphic Array) display is a transflective color LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) in TFT (Thin Film Transistor) color with a 240 x 320 resolution. The LCD is covered by an industrial touch screen lens for maximum durability and backlit for maximum viewability; see Backlight on page 6-8.

For touch panel input, use the stylus included with the terminal or your finger. The method you choose depends on which one is most appropriate for your application. While there is a great deal of variation in different applications, use of the supplied stylus provides greater touch screen accuracy; see Using the Stylus on page 2-3.

Dolphin terminals ship with screen protectors already installed. Screen protectors help prevent wear and damage to the touch panel; especially when used with applications that require highvolume interfacing with the touch panel. Screen protectors are subject to wear and tear.

Therefore, inspect screen protectors regularly and replace them when worn or punctured.

!Using sharp objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens and may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

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Back Panel Features

Battery Door

DC Power Jack

Tether Holes

Battery Door

The battery door covers and secures the main battery pack in the battery well. There is a mechanical switch on the terminal under this door that puts the terminal in suspend mode (see page 3-15) while the battery door is open. This door must be closed for the terminal to resume operation. For more information, see Installing the Main Battery Pack on page 3-11.

DC Power Jack

Located on the bottom of the pistol-grip handle, the 9.5V DC power jack receives external power from the Dolphin Power Cable. When connected to the Power Cable, the terminal is powered and the main battery pack is charging. For more information, see Using the Power Cable on page 12-2.

Tether Holes

These holes are an attachment point for the Battery Door Tether (Optional) (see page 3-7).

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Side Panel Features

Beeper IrDA Port

Angled Display

I/O Connector

Scan Engine

Window

 

I/O

Connector

Scan

Trigger

Integrated

Pistol-Grip

Stylus Loop

 

I/O

 

Connector

Stylus Slot

Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point

Note: This graphic shows the right side of the Dolphin 7850 terminal.

Angled Display

The touch panel display (see page 3-4) tilts up toward the user, which improves application viewing when operating the terminal and reduces glare. Most important, the tilted display helps you read decoded data without having to tilt your wrist.

Beeper

The beeper provides an audible indication of application events such as decoding (to indicate a good or bad scan), touch panel touches, and keyboard input.

Scan Engine Window

The scan engine window provides an opening for the imager scanner engines and points straight out of the device. Simply point and scan.

There are several scan engine configurations available; see Using the Imager Scanner Engine on page 5-1.

Integrated Pistol-Grip Handle

Scan

Engine Window (with engine)

The pistol-grip handle is integrated into the terminal and is not removable, which makes the unit more durable in the field. This handle is contoured so that the terminal is comfortable in your hand and balanced during operations.

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IrDA Port

The infrared port is IrDA-enabled (Infrared Data Association) and communicates with other IrDA-enabled devices such as PCs, printers, modems, or other Dolphin 7850 terminals. The maximum data transfer speed is 115 Kbps with a duty cycle of 18.75%. For more information, see Using Infrared Communication on page 7-8.

Scan Trigger

The front of the pistol-grip handle contains a scan trigger that activates the scan engine. The scan trigger also wakes the terminal from Suspend Mode (see page 3-15).

Stylus Slot

Dolphin 7850 terminals ship with a stylus inserted into the pistol-grip handle. Stores the stylus in this slot when you’re not using it. For more information about the stylus, see Using the Stylus on page 2-3.

Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point

You can string optional hardware accessories through this hole to fasten hardware to the terminal.

Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether (Optional)

The optional lanyard loops around your wrist and attaches the stylus to the terminal. One end loops through the attachment point at the bottom of the handle and the other end loops around the hook at the end of the stylus.

When the stylus is inserted into the stylus slot, you can insert your wrist for extra security while operating the terminal. When the stylus is removed from the stylus slot, the stylus remains attached to the terminal to prevent you from losing the stylus if you accidently drop it.

Battery Door Tether (Optional)

The optional battery door tether ensures that the battery door remains attached to the terminal even when it is removed from the battery well. There are two pieces: the clip and the leather strap.

1.Put the terminal in Suspend mode by pressing and holding Blue + Backlight keys.

2.Disconnect the two pieces of the battery door tether; gently squeeze the outside of the clip and pull the leather strap out of the clip.

3.Take the leather strap and loop the lanyard portion through the attachment point on the handle as shown below.

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4.Remove the battery door.

5.Take the clip piece, loop the lanyard through the tether holes on the battery door as shown below.

6.Reattach the battery door.

7.Snap the leather strap into the clip.

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I/O Connector

I/O Connector

This I/O connector has 17 pins that are designed to work exclusively with Dolphin 7850 peripherals and cables. This connector

Powers the terminal.

Charges the main battery.

Supports communication with a host workstation via Microsoft ActiveSync (see page 7-3).

Supports RS-232 (up to 115 Kbps) and USB (up to 12 Mbps) communication.

The pins on the I/O connector are as follows:

1 23 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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$42

 

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$32

 

28$

 

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Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

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Rubber Bumpers

There are two sets of rubber bumpers: one set below the scan engine window and the other set on the bottom front of the pistol-grip handle. Rubber bumpers enable you to set the terminal down on a flat surface with easy access to the handle, so you can pick up and put down the terminal with ease.

 

 

Front Rubber

Pistol-Grip

Bumpers

Rubber Bumpers

Front Rubber Bumpers

The front rubber bumpers enable you to rest the terminal on a flat surface without damaging the scan engine window.

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Battery Power

The intelligent battery technology built into the terminal features two types of battery power:

The main battery pack installed under the battery door on 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.

Main Battery Pack

!Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty.

The 7.4V, 14.1 watt hour li-ion battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin terminal and the internal backup battery. The li-ion battery is designed to operate in a temperature range of -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F).

Installing the Main Battery Pack

Press Blue + Backlight keys to put the terminal in Suspend Mode (see page 3-15) before installing a new battery.

Mechanical Switch

The battery well area contains a mechanical switch located under the battery door. When the battery door is securely fastened, it presses on the mechanical switch allowing the terminal to power on and operate normally.

When the battery door is removed, it no longer presses on the mechanical switch,

which automatically suspends terminal Mechanical Switch operation. The terminal will not resume

normal operations again until the battery door is re-fastened.

The mechanical switch works as described only when the terminal is running on battery power. If the terminal is running on AC power (via Dolphin charging peripheral), the mechanical switch will not suspend the terminal when the battery door is open.

If you open the battery door and remove the battery while the terminal is connected to AC power, the terminal will continue operating. However, if you remove AC power while the battery door is open and the battery is removed, the terminal will shut down without suspending and you will lose RAM data. To avoid data loss when removing AC power, always either suspend the terminal or install the battery prior to removing AC power.

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Charging Options

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 Device (see page 9-1)

Dolphin ChargeBase (see page 11-1)

One of the charging cables (see page 12-1)

To fully charge the li-ion battery outside the terminal, use one of the following:

Dolphin QuadCharger Device (see page 10-1)

Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase device

Charge Time

A completely discharged li-ion battery pack requires four(4) hours to charge to full capacity. Subsequent charge times vary according to the charge level of the battery pack when charging begins.

The li-ion battery packs that ship with Dolphin terminals are completely discharged of power. Therefore, charge the main battery pack for a minimum of four(4) hours prior to using the terminal on battery power.

Internal Backup Battery

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

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

Note: Even if the internal backup battery fails, data and programs stored in Flash memory are not totally lost, but the terminal does automatically cold boot when you install a fully charged battery pack and you need to reset the real-time clock.

Charging

The internal backup battery charges off the main battery pack and requires eight(8) hours charge time to backup RAM data for 30 minutes. You can begin using the Dolphin terminal after charging the main battery for four(4) hours; however, the internal backup battery will continue to charge off the main battery.

To ensure that the internal backup battery functions properly, maintain a consistent power supply for the first eight(8) hours of terminal operation. This power supply can be external power (using a charging peripheral) or an installed, charged battery pack or a combination of both.

Guidelines

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

Keep a charged Li-ion battery pack in the terminal.

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

Managing Battery Power

Data and files saved on the Dolphin terminal may be stored in RAM memory; therefore, maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal to help prevent data loss. When you remove a battery pack, insert another charged battery pack in the Dolphin terminal. If the main battery pack is low, insert the terminal into a charging peripheral to power the terminal and begin recharging the battery.

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

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Default Critical and Low Battery Points

Dolphin terminals are programmed to display warnings when the battery reaches critical and low battery points. The following registry entry sets both warning points:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power]

There are two DWORD values in this registry entry: LowBatt and CriticalBatt. The default values for these entries are as follows:

“LowBatt”=19 (25%)

This sets the Low Battery point to 25% (19 hex=25 decimal). When the battery hits the percentage charge specified here, the user is notified by this icon in the Navigation bar .

If the main battery is low and the terminal is in suspend mode, pressing the SCAN or Power button won’t wake the Dolphin terminal; you must replace the discharged battery with a battery charged over 25% mark before you can resume terminal operation.

“CriticalBatt”=a (10%)

This sets the Critical Battery point to 10% (a hex= 0 decimal). When the battery hits the percentage charge specified here, the user is notified by this icon in the Navigation bar .

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

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. The CriticalBatt and LowBatt values appear in the list.

3.Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning) to 99 (would warn whenever the charge drops below 99%).

4.Tap OK to save changes.

Note: For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

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Checking Battery Power

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.

For more information, see Power on page 6-12.

Storage Guidelines

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 Pack Use and Disposal

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

Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may pose a personal hazard to the user.

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 use a battery in any other manner outside its intended use in Dolphin terminals and peripherals.

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.

If you observe that the battery is physically damaged in some way, please send it to Honeywell or an authorized Honeywell service center for inspection.

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 Honeywell or an authorized Honeywell service center for inspection.

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