Honeywell 7850LPGE, 7850L0GE User Manual

Dolphin® 7850 Series

Microsoft® Windows Mobile® 5.0

User’s Guide–

Preliminary

Disclaimer

Hand Held Products, Inc. (“Hand Held Products”) 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 Hand Held Products to determine
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Trademarks

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

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

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

Chapter 8 contains copyrighted information from Meetinghouse Corporation. Meetinghouse, the Meetinghouse logo, and all other
Meetinghouse trademarks/service marks contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Meetinghouse.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Agency Information

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

Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals

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

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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

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

Using the Stylus...................................................................................................................................2-3

Pop-Up Menus.....................................................................................................................................2-3

Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview

Standard Terminal Configurations ......................................................................................................3-1

Dolphin 7850 Series Peripherals .........................................................................................................3-2

Dolphin 7850 Series Accessories ........................................................................................................3-2

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

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

Side Panel Features..............................................................................................................................3-5

Bottom Panel Features.........................................................................................................................3-8

Mechanical Connector ..................................................................................................................3-8

Battery Power ......................................................................................................................................3-9

Main Battery Pack.........................................................................................................................3-9

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

Resetting the Terminal.......................................................................................................................3-13

Soft Reset (Warm Boot)..............................................................................................................3-13

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)...............................................................................................................3-13

Suspend Mode ...................................................................................................................................3-13

Dolphin 7850 Technical Specifications.............................................................................................3-14

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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

24-Key Keyboard ................................................................................................................................4-4

Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes.............................................................................4-4

24-Key Blue Key Combinations ...................................................................................................4-6

24-Key Red Key Combinations ....................................................................................................4-7

38-Key Keyboard ................................................................................................................................4-8

Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes.............................................................................4-8

Alpha Mode Keys .......................................................................................................................4-10

38-Key Blue Key Combinations ................................................................................................4-11

38-Key Red Key Combinations .................................................................................................4-11

Chapter 5 - Using the Image Engine

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

Available Image Engines.....................................................................................................................5-1

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Available Laser Engines......................................................................................................................5-1

Supported Bar Code Symbologies.......................................................................................................5-2

Activating the Engine ..........................................................................................................................5-3

Decoding..............................................................................................................................................5-3

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

Chapter 6 - Settings

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

Personal Settings..................................................................................................................................6-2

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

Menus - Modifying the Start Menu...............................................................................................6-4

System Settings....................................................................................................................................6-7

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

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

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

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

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

Screen..........................................................................................................................................6-13

Chapter 7 - Communication

Communication Options......................................................................................................................7-1

Default Com Port Assignments ...........................................................................................................7-2

Installing Additional Software.............................................................................................................7-2

Using ActiveSync ................................................................................................................................7-3

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 .........................................................................................................................................7-14

Chapter 8 - Wireless LAN Communication with 802.11g

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

Enabling the 802.11g Radio..........................................................................................................8-1

Configuring the 802.11g Radio ...........................................................................................................8-1

Opening the Client...............................................................................................................................8-2

Main Window ......................................................................................................................................8-3

Setup Windows....................................................................................................................................8-6

Configuring Client Authentication ......................................................................................................8-6

Configuring a Port .............................................................................................................................8-10

Configuring a Network Profile ..........................................................................................................8-13

WEP Encryption Without Authentication .........................................................................................8-17

Associating With Open APs ..............................................................................................................8-17

Certificates.........................................................................................................................................8-18

Installing Certificates with CertAdd ...........................................................................................8-18

Installing a Root Certificate ........................................................................................................8-19

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Chapter 9 - Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth

Bluetooth Radio...................................................................................................................................9-1

BTExplorer ..........................................................................................................................................9-1

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

Accessing BTExplorer.........................................................................................................................9-1

Using BTExplorer................................................................................................................................9-2

Connection Types ................................................................................................................................9-3

Device Types .......................................................................................................................................9-4

View Options.......................................................................................................................................9-4

Menu Options ......................................................................................................................................9-5

Refreshing Discovered Devices...........................................................................................................9-6

Pairing..................................................................................................................................................9-6

Chapter 10 - Dolphin HomeBase

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

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................10-2

Back Panel ........................................................................................................................................10-3

Bottom Panel Dimensions .................................................................................................................10-4

Powering the HomeBase ...................................................................................................................10-5

Charging the Main Battery ................................................................................................................10-6

ActiveSync Communication..............................................................................................................10-7

RS-232 Cables ...................................................................................................................................10-8

Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase.....................................................................................................10-9

Chapter 11 - Dolphin QuadCharger

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

Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................11-1

Back Panel .........................................................................................................................................11-2

Inserting and Removing Battery Packs .............................................................................................11-2

Supplying Power to the QuadCharger ...............................................................................................11-3

Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger.............................................................................................11-3

Recommendations for Storing Batteries............................................................................................11-3

Using the Battery Analyzer ...............................................................................................................11-4

Bottom Panel .....................................................................................................................................11-5

Mounting the QuadCharger ...............................................................................................................11-5

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................11-6

Dolphin QuadCharger Technical Specifications ...............................................................................11-7

Chapter 12 - Dolphin Cables

Cable Features ...................................................................................................................................12-1

Using the Dolphin Power Cable ........................................................................................................12-2

Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger ...................................................................................................12-3

Using the Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable...........................................................................................12-4

Chapter 13 - Customer Support and Warranty

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Technical Assistance .........................................................................................................................13-1

Online Technical Assistance.......................................................................................................13-1

For Further Information ..............................................................................................................13-1

Product Service and Repair ...............................................................................................................13-2

Online Product Service and Repair Assistance...........................................................................13-2

Limited Warranty ..............................................................................................................................13-3

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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.

Laser Safety Label

Laser Safety Label

Dolphin 7850 Series 802.11g (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).

Laser Safety Label

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

Laser Eye Safety Statement: This device has been tested in accordance with and
complies with EN60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11, except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001. LASER LIGHT, DO NOT
STARE INTO BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT, 1.0 mW MAX OUTPUT: 650nM.

Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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

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

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

LED Safety Statement

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

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
Canada
European Community

The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within
the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC Low Voltage Directive.

For further information, please contact:
Hand Held Products, Inc.

Nijverheidsweg 9
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands

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.

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

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FCC Compliance

Dolphin terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11g 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 Hand Held Products, Inc. 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 Hand Held
Products Dolphin accessories supplied or designated for this product. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with
FCC RF exposure guidelines.

RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals—802.11g and/or Bluetooth

Parameter Specification

RF Approvals
U.S.A
Canada

FCC Part 15.247
RSS 210

R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11g 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

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

The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community. PAN European Frequency Range: 2.402—2.480 GHz.
Restrictions in France are as follows:

• Indoor use: Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the entire 2.400—2.4835 GHz

• Outdoor use: Maximum power (EIRP*) of 100 mW for the 2.400—2.454 GHz band and maximum power (EIRP*) of 10 mW
for the 2.454—2.483 GHz band

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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

Hand Held Products complies with Directive 2002/69/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 is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF has no effect on medical
devices that meet the IEC specification.

Microwaves

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

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Getting Started

This chapter describes what to do with your Dolphin device when you first receive it.

Step 1. Unpack the Carton

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 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 13-3.
If you ordered additional peripherals, accessories, verify that they are included with the order.

Step 2: Install the Main Battery Pack

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

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DC Power Jack

Mechanical Switch

You must re-attach the battery door! The Dolphin 7850 contains a mechanical switch under the battery door that prevents the terminal from
initializing unless the battery door is closed.

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Step 3. 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 hours
before initial use!

You can use one of the following charging peripherals:

• Dolphin HomeBase

• Dolphin QuadCharger

• Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable

• Dolphin AC Adapter Cable

Use Dolphin 7850 peripherals with 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.

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Step 4. 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 3-13.

Tap to access the Start menu

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

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.

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).

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.

Use of other objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens can damage the touch panel and will void the warranty. For
more information about the touch panel, see Touch Panel Display on page 3-3.

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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.

Tap and hold to display
the pop-up menu.

Lift the stylus and tap
the action you want.

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.

Tap outside the menu
to close it without performing
an action.

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

The Dolphin 7850 Series includes a number of standard terminal configurations as well as charging and communication
peripherals and accessories to maximize the efficiency of your application setting.

Standard Terminal Configurations

The standard Dolphin 7850 terminal configuration is as follows:

• Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0

• PXA270 520MHz processor

• 64MB RAM X 64MB Synchronous Flash

• 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) image engine

• 802.11g radio (WLAN)

• Bluetooth radio

Configuration Options

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

Memory Expansion Additional 64MB of RAM (for a total of 128MB RAM); see Memory on page 6-9.
Mass Storage Factory-installed 256MB or 512MB Secure Digital (SD) storage card.
Image Engines HP (High Performance) Laser scanner

LR (Long Range) Laser scanner
ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser scanner

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Dolphin 7850 Series Peripherals

The following items are sold separately to complete your Dolphin 7850 installation.

Dolphin HomeBase

The Dolphin HomeBase 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, its main
battery pack charges in less than four hours.

For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase on page 10-1.

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Dolphin QuadCharger™

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

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

Dolphin Cables

The Dolphin 7850 Series includes a number of cable kits that enable you to charge and communicate with other devices.
For more information, see Dolphin Cables on page 12-1.

Dolphin 7850 Series Accessories

Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 7850.

Protective Enclosure

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

Holsters

This enclosure holds one Dolphin 7850 terminal and can be worn around the waist for easy access.

Li-ion Battery Pack

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

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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 262-, 144-color, transflective 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 6-7.

Hand Held Products recommends using a screen protector with the touch panel. Screen protectors help prevent
wear and damage and also protect the touch panel; especially when used with applications that require high-volume
interfacing with the touch panel. We expect users to replace the screen protector at regular intervals when the
screen protector is becoming worn or punctured.

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.

Use of objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens on the touch screen can damage the touch panel
and will void the warranty.

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Back Panel Features

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 3-13) 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 3-9.

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 Dolphin Power Cable, the terminal is powered and the main battery pack is
charging. For more information, see Using the Dolphin Power Cable on page 12-2.

Tether Holes

Loop one end of the optional battery door tether through these holes. For for information, see Battery Door Tether
on page 3-6.

Battery Door

DC Power Jack

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Side Panel Features

IrDA PortBeeper

Angled Touch Panel

Mechanical
Connector

Integrated
Pistol-Grip

Stylus Slot

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

Angled Touch Panel

The touch panel display (see page 3-3) tilts up toward the user, which helps prevent glare and increases viewability
in low-light conditions. Most important, the tilted display helps you read decoded data without having to tilt your wrist
up repeatedly.

Fastener

Image Engine
Window

Rubber
Bumpers

Scan
Trigger

Rubber
Bumpers

Beeper

The beeper sounds during decoding to indicate a good or bad scan.

Image Engine Window

The image engine reads and decodes most popular bar code
symbologies; see Supported Bar Code Symbologies on page 5-2.
In addition, the engine captures images like a digital camera.

The image engine points straight out the image engine window;
simply point and scan. There are several image engine
configurations available; for details on each, see Available Image

Engines on page 5-1.

Integrated Pistol-Grip

The pistol-grip handle is integrated into the terminal and is not removable, which makes the unit more durable in
the field. The handle is also positioned so that the terminal is balanced in your hand for added comfort when using
the unit over long periods of time.

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Engine
Window

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engine)

Scan
Trigger

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IrDA Port

Scan Trigger

Stylus Slot

Fastener

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.

The front of the pistol-grip handle contains a scan trigger that activates the image engine. The scan trigger also
wakes the terminal from Suspend Mode (see page 3-13).

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.

This hole through the bottom of the pistol-grip handle is used as a fastener to attach certain hardware accessories
to the terminal.

Stylus Tether

The optional stylus tether is a coiled elastic cord with two ends: one end hooks onto the end of the stylus and the
other end loops through this fastener hole. This attaches the stylus to the terminal, which keeps you from losing the
stylus if you accidently drop it.

Battery Door Tether

The battery door tether loops through the stylus fastener hole on
one end and loops through the two holes on the back of the battery
door on the other end. The tether keeps the battery door attached
to the terminal when the battery door is opened or removed from
the back panel.

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Rubber Bumpers

There are two sets of rubber bumpers: one set below the image engine window and the other set on the bottom front of the pistol­grip 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 Bumpers

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

Front Rubber
Bumpers

Pistol-Grip
Rubber Bumpers

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Bottom Panel Features

Mechanical Connector

Mechanical Connector

The custom, industrial-grade, mechanical connector has 17 pins that are designed to work exclusively with Dolphin 7850 Series
peripherals and cables. This connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and facilitates communication with a host
workstation via Microsoft ActiveSync. The mechanical connector supports RS-232 (up to 115 Kbps) and USB (up to 12 Mbps).

For more information about ActiveSync communication, see Using ActiveSync on page 7-3.
The pins on the mechanical connector are as follows:

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Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

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Battery Power

The Dolphin 7850 features intelligent battery technology with 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 Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by Hand
Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.

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The 7.4V, 14.8 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

Put the terminal in Suspend Mode (see page 3-13) before installing a new battery. Press Blue + Backlight keys.

The battery door contains a mechanical switch under the battery door that automatically suspends terminal operation while open.
Because of this switch, the terminal will not resume normal operations until the battery door is closed.

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Mechanical Switch

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 (see page 10-1)

• Dolphin ChargeBase (see page 15-1)

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

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

• Dolphin QuadCharger (see page 11-1)

• Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase (see page 10-3)

Charge Time

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

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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 hours charge time to backup RAM data for 30
minutes. You can begin using the Dolphin terminal after charging the main battery for four 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 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 Dolphin’s internal backup battery:

• Keep a charged Li-ion battery pack in the Dolphin 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. 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.

Default Low and Critical Battery Points

The Dolphin terminal ships with default low and critical battery points programmed in the following registry parameters:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\LowBatt=19]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\CriticalBatt=a]

The Navigation bar at the top of the each screen displays battery warning icons when the main battery reaches the low, then
critical battery points.

Registry Parameter Description

LowBatt Sets the Low Battery point. The default is 25% (Hexadecimal=19). This is the point at which you are

warned by an icon in the Navigation bar that the battery is low.
You are notified only once for a low battery.

CriticalBatt Sets the Critical Battery point. The default is 10% (Hexadecimal=a). This is the point at which the

you are warned by an icon in the Navigation bar that the battery is very low.
This warning is posted every three minutes until the situation is corrected.

Note: Battery power warnings do not appear when the terminal is running on external power.

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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.handheld.com.

Checking Battery Power

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. The Battery tab opens displaying the charge status of the main battery pack.

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

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 Use and Disposal

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

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

• Replace defective batteries immediately; using a defective battery could damage the Dolphin terminal.

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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 terminal indicates low battery power.

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

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

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Resetting the Terminal

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

Soft Reset (Warm Boot)

A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to respond,

2) after installing software applications that require a reboot, or 3) after making changes to certain system settings.

1. Press and hold the Red + ESC keys for approximately five seconds. The screen turns white and the decode and

scan LEDs flash for approximately three seconds.

2. When the reset is complete, the Today screen appears.

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)

A hard reset erases all of the data and applications stored in RAM memory and launches Autoinstall, which re-initializes the
terminal.

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1. Press and hold the Red + Tab keys for approximately five seconds. The screen turns white and the decode and

scan LEDs light for approximately three seconds.

2. The terminal re-initializes; see Boot the Terminal on page 2-1.

Note: Hard resets automatically launch a soft reset before ending on the Today screen.

Set the time and date after each hard reset to ensure that the system clock is real-time. Tap the date on the Today screen to
open the Clock and set the time and date.

Suspend Mode

Suspend mode suspends terminal operation. The terminal appears to be “off” when in suspend mode.
The terminal is programmed to go into suspend mode automatically when inactive for a specific period of time. You can set this

time period in the Power setting. For details, see the Advanced Tab section of the Power (see page 6-11) setting.

To Put the Terminal in Suspend Mode

Press the Blue + Backlight keys. You should put the terminal in suspend mode when you change the battery pack;
see Installing the Main Battery Pack on page 3-9.

To R esu me Term ina l O per ati on

To resume terminal operation (or “wake” the terminal),

• Press the Backlight key .

• Press the Scan Trigger (see page 3-5).

Troubleshooting

If the terminal does not wake when you press the scan trigger,

• The battery door may not be fully closed. The mechanical switch under the battery door prevents the terminal from resuming
operation until the door is closed.

• The main battery might be too low to resume operation. Remove the battery and install a fully charged battery or connect the
terminal to a Dolphin charging peripheral.

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Dolphin 7850 Technical Specifications

Feature Description

Form Factor Compact handle-style mobile computer

Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0

Development
Environment

CPU Intel PXA 270

Memory 64MB X 64MB & 128 MB RAM X 128 MB Flash memory options available

Display 3.5 in. 1/4 VGA 240x320 TFT color display w/ polycarbonate industrial-grade touch panel

Imager/Scanner 5100SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with bright green LED aimer

Keyboards 24-key calculator-style numeric with scrolling alpha

Communications 100K duty-cycle plugable/dockable RS232/USB connector, IrDA, Audio beeper

Power

Battery Type Lithium-ion 7.4V, 14.1 Watt-hour, hot-swappable battery pack

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

520 MHz

5300SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern
5300HD VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern
HP (High Performance) Laser scanner (future option)
LR (Long Range) Laser scanner (future option)
ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser scanner (future option)

38-key calculator-style numeric with full alpha

Capacity 14.1 Watt-hours

Run Time WLAN: 11 hours at 1 scan/6 sec, 1 data package logged every scan, 802.11b/g continuous

connection, display backlight on full device suspend mode: 8 days minimum

Charging 9.5V AC input through handle charge port or USB/Serial connector, four hours recharge

Charging
Peripherals

Wireless Radios

WLAN Standard 802.11b/g

WLAN Security WEP, 802.1x, LEAP, WPA 1.0 & 2.0, TKIP, MD5, TLS, TTLS, PSK, PEAP, Cisco CCX compliant

WPAN (optional) Bluetooth class 2, version 1.2 (optional feature)

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AC wall adapter, Charge/Communication Cable, single bay Home Base, 4 bay Charge Base,
battery Quad Charger

Two radios: WLAN/WPAN

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Feature Description

Physical

Operating
Temperature

Construction Magnesium alloy internal chassis with component shock mounts

Structural 5 ft. (1.5m) multiple drops to concrete, all surfaces, across operating temperature range

Environmental IP64 rated for blown dust/water intrusion

Dimensions Main housing:

Weight Approximately 20 oz./567 g

Warranty Standard: 2 years on terminal; 1 year on battery.

Standard configuration is 14°—122°F / -10°—50°C nominal; -4° (-20°C) with reduced runtime
Optional Bluetooth configuration is 32°—104°F / 0°—40°C

Engineering-grade polycarbonate outer housing with integrated rubber over-molded handle

Exceeds 2,000 3 ft. (1m) tumbles

7.1 in. Long X 3.3 in. Wide X 1.4 in. Deep (18 cm Long X 8.4 cm Wide X 3.6 cm Deep)
Handle: 4.6 in. Long X 1.6 in. Wide X 1 in. Deep (12 cm Long X 4.1 cm Wide x 2.5 cm Deep)

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