Honeywell DOLPHIN 6500 User Manual

™

Dolphin

with Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5

6500 Mobile Computer

User’s Guide

Disclaimer

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Trademarks

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

Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows Embedded Handheld, 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.

Other Trademarks

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

Patents

For patent information, please refer to www.honeywellaidc.com/patents.

©2011 Honeywell International Inc. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Agency Approvals

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

Safety & RF Approvals by Country: .....................................................................................1-2

Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g and/or Bluetooth .............................................................1-3

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

Out of the Box ......................................................................................................................2-1

LED Indicators................................................................................................................2-2

Home Screen .......................................................................................................................2-4

Title Bar................................................................................................................................2-4

Horizontal Scroll...................................................................................................................2-5

Tile Bar.................................................................................................................................2-6

Pop-Up Menus .....................................................................................................................2-6

Selecting Programs..............................................................................................................2-6

File Explorer.........................................................................................................................2-7

Chapter 3 - Terminal Hardware Overview

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

Front Panel Features ...........................................................................................................3-2

Using Screen Protectors ......................................................................................................3-3

Removing the Screen Protector .....................................................................................3-4

Back Panel Features............................................................................................................3-8

Installing Memory Cards ................................................................................................3-9

Left Side Panel Features ...................................................................................................3-10

Right Side Panel Features .................................................................................................3-10

Top Panel Features ...........................................................................................................3-11

Bottom Panel Features ......................................................................................................3-11

Dolphin Peripherals/Accessories for the Dolphin 6500......................................................3-12

USB Communication Cable for the Dolphin 6500..............................................................3-12

Battery Power ....................................................................................................................3-13

Managing Main Battery Power .....................................................................................3-14

Resetting the Terminal.......................................................................................................3-16

Soft Reset (Warm Boot) ...............................................................................................3-16

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)................................................................................................3-16

Suspend Mode...................................................................................................................3-16

Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin Terminal.......................................................................3-17

Dolphin 6500 Technical Specifications ..............................................................................3-18

Chapter 4 - Using the Keypad

Overview ..............................................................................................................................4-1

Navigation Keys ...................................................................................................................4-1

Basic Keys ...........................................................................................................................4-2

Alpha/Numeric Modes..........................................................................................................4-2

Alpha Indicators on the Number Keys............................................................................4-2

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Function Key Combinations................................................................................................. 4-3

CTRL Key Combinations ..................................................................................................... 4-4

Program Buttons.................................................................................................................. 4-5

Chapter 5 - Using the Image Engine

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

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

Depth of Field ................................................................................................................5-1

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

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

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

Capturing Images (5300 Engine only) ................................................................................. 5-4

Chapter 6 - Using the Laser Engine

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

Available Image Engines ..................................................................................................... 6-1

Depth of Field - IS4813.................................................................................................. 6-1

Supported Bar Code Symbologies ..................................................................................... 6-1

Activating the Engine...........................................................................................................6-2

Decoding a Bar Code .......................................................................................................... 6-2

Chapter 7 - System Settings

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 7-1

Clock & Alarms .................................................................................................................... 7-2

Personal Menu ....................................................................................................................7-3

Buttons........................................................................................................................... 7-3

System Menu....................................................................................................................... 7-7

About .............................................................................................................................7-8

Backlight ........................................................................................................................ 7-8

Certificates..................................................................................................................... 7-9

Customer Feedback ......................................................................................................7-9

Encryption.................................................................................................................... 7-10

Error Reporting ............................................................................................................ 7-10

External GPS............................................................................................................... 7-10

Managed Programs ..................................................................................................... 7-11

Memory........................................................................................................................ 7-11

Power...........................................................................................................................7-12

Regional Settings......................................................................................................... 7-13

Remove Programs....................................................................................................... 7-14

Screen ............................................................................................................................... 7-15

Task Manager....................................................................................................................7-16

Chapter 8 - Communication

Connecting the Dolphin 6500-USB Communication Cable ................................................. 8-1

Charging Terminal with USB Cable..................................................................................... 8-1

Connections Menu............................................................................................................... 8-3

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Connections Manager ......................................................................................................... 8-4

To Access the Connections Manager............................................................................ 8-4

Tasks ............................................................................................................................. 8-4

Advanced....................................................................................................................... 8-5

Dolphin Wireless Manager .................................................................................................. 8-6

Dolphin Wireless Manager Window............................................................................... 8-6

Enabling the Radios....................................................................................................... 8-6

Accessing Radio Configuration Utilities......................................................................... 8-7

Network Cards..................................................................................................................... 8-8

Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation............................................ 8-8

Installing Additional Software ............................................................................................ 8-10

Adding Programs Using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center..................... 8-10

Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network.......................................................... 8-12

Adding Programs Using the Internet............................................................................ 8-12

Software Upgrades............................................................................................................ 8-12

Chapter 9 - Working with the Bluetooth Radio

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

Pairing and Trusted Devices ............................................................................................... 9-2

Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices .............................................................................. 9-2

Transferring Files................................................................................................................. 9-4

Making the Terminal Discoverable ...................................................................................... 9-5

Chapter 10 - Dolphin HomeBase/eBase Device

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

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

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

Powering the Dolphin HomeBase Device.......................................................................... 10-4

eBase Clamp-on Ferrite Core Installation ......................................................................... 10-4

Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................. 10-5

Charging a Spare Battery ............................................................................................ 10-6

Checking Battery Power .................................................................................................... 10-6

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 10-7

Chapter 11 - Dolphin QuadCharger Device

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

QuadCharger Device ........................................................................................................ 11-1

Battery Charging................................................................................................................ 11-2

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

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 11-3

Technical Specifications .................................................................................................... 11-4

Chapter 12 - Dolphin 6500 Slide-On Handle

Overview............................................................................................................................ 12-1

Removing the Hand Strap ...........................................................................................12-1

Installing the Handle/Removing the Handle................................................................. 12-1

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Chapter 13 - Customer Support

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to Extend Your Warranty ..................................................................................... 13-4

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Compliance Label

Laser Light Label

Agency Approvals

Label Locations

Dolphin 6500 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. Read these guidelines
carefully before using your mobile computer.

Laser Light Label

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.

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Safety & RF Approvals by Country:

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0983

Country Safety RF (Radio)

U.S.A. UL60950-1 FCC Part 15, Sub part B, Sub

part C

Canada* C-UL CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 ICES-003, RSS 210

European
Community

China CCC SRRC

Japan PSE AIRB

Australia EN60950 AS/NZS4268

Brazil* ANATEL

Mexico* NOM-019 COFETEL

New Zealand EN60950 AS/NZS4268

* Does not apply to IS4813 laser engine.

IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001 EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class B

EN55024:1998
EN300 328
EN301 489-1
EN301 489-7
EN301 489-17
IEC 62209-2

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

Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/
EC).

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 for use 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 & maximum power
(EIRP*) of 10 mW for the 2.454–2.483 MGHz band.

The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the
provisions noted within the 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 2006/95/

EC Low Voltage Directive. 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.

For further information, contact:

Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV
Nijverheidsweg 9
5627 BT Eindhoven
The Netherlands

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Laser Safety Label

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.

If the following label is attached to your product, it indicates the product contains
an imager engine with a laser aimer (5300) or a laser engine (IS4813).

Laser Eye Safety Statement: This device has been tested in accordance with
and complies with IEC60825-1: 1993+A1+A2 and 21 CFR 1040.10 and

1040.11, except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24,

2007. LASER LIGHT, DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM, CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT, 1.0 mW MAX
OUTPUT: 650nM.

This class 2 laser product is in accordance with the requirements of IEC60825-1 Ed. 1.2 Clause 6.2(a).
Caution - use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

LED Safety Statement

The LED output on this device has been tested in accordance with IEC60825-1 LED safety and certified
to be under the limits of a Class 1 LED device.

CB Scheme

Certified to CB Scheme IEC 60950-1.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g 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 the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

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antenna or transmitter. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines for body­worn operation, do not use accessories that contain metallic components.

CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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, contact your local or
regional waste administration.

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

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Cover Locks

Main Battery

Getting Started

Out of the Box

Verify that your carton contains the following items:

• Dolphin 6500 mobile computer (the terminal)

• Main battery pack (3.7v, Li-Ion)

• AC power supply

• Localized plug adapters

Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging in case you need to return the Dolphin terminal for service; see

Technical Assistance on page 13-1.

Step 1. Install the Main Battery

The Dolphin 6500 is shipped with the battery packaged separate from the unit. Follow the steps below to
install the main battery.

1. Release the strap making it convenient to reach the cover.

2. Remove the battery compartment cover by turning the cover’s locks upward and removing the
cover.

3. Insert the battery into the battery well with the labels facing upward.

4. Replace the cover with a hinging motion and turn the locks downwards.

Note: The battery door must be installed prior to booting the unit.

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5. Replace the hand strap.

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Dolphin 6500s ship with both the main battery pack
and internal backup battery significantly
discharged of power. Charge the main battery
pack with the Dolphin charging cable until the LED
turns green (red while charging). The average
charge time for a fully depleted main battery is
5 1/2 hours. It takes less time if the battery has
some charge.

1. Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the
plug of the power cable.*

2. Insert the plug into the appropriate power
source.

3. Plug the Dolphin power cable into the DC

Power Jack (see page 3-11) on the bottom

end of the unit.

Note: If you remove the battery pack or it completely

discharges, there is a 30 minute window in which
to insert a charged battery pack before the
backup battery completely discharges. If your
backup battery completely discharges, the
contents of the RAM memory will be lost. If your
backup battery is less than fully charged, there is
a proportionally smaller window of time available.

LED Indicators

*This power cable can also be used to power the
Dolphin 6500 while in the Dolphin HomeBase/

eBase Device (see page 10-1).

Red LED On

Charging

Green LED On

Battery is fully charged

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We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not
covered by the warranty.

Step 2. Charge the Batteries

We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non­Honeywell peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Ensure all components are dry prior to mating terminals/batteries with peripheral devices. Mating wet

components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

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The power adapter on the power cable converts the voltage from the power source to 5 volts DC. Only

Power Adapter

Plug Adapter

Power Cable

power adapter cables from Honeywell convert the voltage appropriately. The power cable contains a plug
adapter for each geography (US, UK, EU, etc.).

Step 3. Boot the Terminal

The terminal begins booting as soon as power is applied and runs by itself. Do NOT press any keys or
interrupt the boot process.

When the boot process is complete, the Desktop appears, and the terminal is ready for use.

Step 4. Set the Time Zone, Time, and Date

On the Home screen, tap the line that displays the
time and date.

The Clock Settings screen appears.

Tap the arrow to the right of the time zone to open the drop down menu. Select the appropriate time
zone from the menu. Set the correct time and date in the remaining fields and tap OK to save.

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Home Screen

Text here indicates
the active program.

Icons here indicate the
status of various system
functions.

After the Dolphin terminal initializes the first time, you see the Home screen.

Tap to reach the Start screen from the home screen.

Tap to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 8-6) from the home screen.

For more information about the touch screen, see Touch Screen Display on page 3-2.

Title Bar

The Title bar, located at the top of the screen, displays the active program, the status of various system
functions, and the current time. Tapping on the title bar provides access to the Horizontal Scroll. The
scroll provides access to additional programs and application screens. For additional information, see

Horizontal Scroll on page 2-5.

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Horizontal Scroll

Indicator Meaning

Synchronizing data

The terminal could not synchronize data with the workstation via ActiveSync.

New e-mail

New text message

New voicemail

New instant message

Ringer off

A battery error has occurred. Replace the main battery pack with a Honeywell Li-poly or Li-ion
battery pack.

Battery is has a full charge

Battery has a high charge

Battery has a medium charge

Battery has a low charge

Battery has a very low charge and requires charging

Terminal is running on external power. If a battery pack is installed, the battery is charging in the
background.

The terminal is not connected to external power. A battery is installed, but is defective; specifically,
its charge level cannot be measured.

Active network connection

No active network connection

Wi-Fi is on, but device is not connected

Wi-Fi data call

Pending alarm

Bluetooth

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The Horizontal Scroll, located at the top of most application windows, provides access to additional

The content of the
Horizontal scroll
changes according to
the open application.

The icons change according to the open application.

The Task tray displays icons
for programs running in the
background.

The Tile bar displays icons you
use to open and close screens,
menus, and features.

application screens. You can flick left or right on the scroll or tap each label on the scroll, until you get to
the desired screen. Tapping a label to the left or right of the center item brings new labels into view.

Note: Tap the Title bar to access the horizontal scroll if it is not visible on the screen.

Tile Bar

The Tile bar is located at the bottom of application windows.

Pop-Up Menus

With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for a selected item. To access a pop-up menu, tap
and hold the stylus on the item name of the action you want to perform. When the menu appears, lift the
stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.

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

Selecting Programs

To see the programs loaded on your terminal, tap to access the Start Menu. To open a
program, tap once on the program icon. To reposition an icon on the Start Menu, tap and hold the stylus
on the icon, then drag the icon to the desired position.

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File Explorer

You can also use the File Explorer to find files and organize these files into folders.

1. Tap > File Explorer .

2. Tap the Up button at the bottom of the screen to move up one level in the directory.

3. You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding on the item you want to move, then
tapping Cut or Copy on popup menu.

4. Navigate to the folder you want to move the file to, then tap and hold a blank area of the window.

5. Tap Paste on the pop-up menu.

Note: If there is no blank space available in the window, tap

menu using the down arrow, then tap

Edit > Paste

.

Menu

on the command bar, navigate to the end of the

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Terminal Hardware Overview

Dolphin 6500 terminals include 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

There are two standard Dolphin 6500 configurations: WPAN only and WPAN/WLAN. Both configurations
include the following options; however, the WPAN/WLAN configuration has both a Bluetooth radio and an

802.11b/g radio.

Dolphin 6500 WPAN and WPAN/WLAN

• Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
Classic

• Marvell PXA 300 624MHz

• 256MB RAM X 256 MB (non-volatile) Memory

• 28-key numeric keypad (alpha shifted) and 52­key full alpha and numeric keypad

• 3.5” transflective active matrix 65k color LCD
display with backlight, QVGA (240 x 320)

• Li-Ion battery: 3.7V / 3300mAh / 12.2 Wh

• 5300SR image engine with laser aiming or
IS4813 laser engine

• (WPAN) - Bluetooth radio

• (WPAN/WLAN) - Bluetooth and 802.11b/g
radio

• Dolphin power cable (included with each
Dolphin 6500)

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Front Panel Features

Scan/Decode LED

Touch Screen
Display (screen
protector
installed at the
factory)

(28-key keypad (numeric)

Navigation Keys

Power Key

Software Reset Key

Scan/Decode LED

Touch Screen
Display (screen
protector
installed at the
factory)

Navigation Keys

(arrow keys)

Power Key

Software Reset Key

(52-key keypad (full alphanumeric)

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Scan/Decode LED

Keypad

Microphone

Touch Screen Display

The LED lights red when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications.
The LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.
The LED lights red while the main battery is charging.
The LED lights green when the main battery charging is completed.
The LED lights blue or red during soft and hard resets.
The LED is user-programmable.

28-key numeric keypad (alpha shifted) and 52-key full alphanumeric keypads are available.

The integrated microphone can be used for audio recording.

The display is a 3.5” transflective active matrix, 65k color LCD display with a backlight, QVGA
(240 x 320 resolution); see Backlight on page 7-8. The touch panel is a 4-wire analog resistive
touch.

Dolphin 6500s ship with a screen protector already installed over the touch screen lens
to help prevent damage to the touch screen. Do NOT remove this screen protector before
initial use. Honeywell recommends using screen protectors, especially for applications
that require high volume interfacing with the touch screen. For more information, see

Using Screen Protectors on page 3-3. You can purchase additional screen protectors by

contacting your Honeywell sales representative.

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For touch screen input, use the stylus included with the terminal or your finger. The method

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you choose depends on which one is most appropriate for your application. While there is a
great deal of variation in different applications, you generally achieve greater accuracy with the
stylus for buttons or icons that are close together.

Use of objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens on the touch screen can damage
the input panel and may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Using Screen Protectors

Honeywell defines proper use of the terminal touch panel display as using a screen protector and proper
stylus. Screen protectors maintain the ongoing integrity (i.e., prevent scratching) of the touch panel, which
is why their use is recommended for applications that require a high to medium level of interface with the
touch panel.

Honeywell continues to advocate the use of screen protectors on all Dolphin terminals. We recommend
implementing a screen protector replacement program to ensure that screen protectors are replaced
periodically when signs of damage/wear are noticeable. For general use, we recommend replacing the
screen protector every thirty (30) days. However, replacement cycles vary according to the average level
of touch panel use in your application.

Replacement screen protectors can be purchased directly from Honeywell. Contact a Honeywell sales
representative for details.

Honeywell also mandates use of a proper stylus, which is one that has a stylus tip radius of no less than

0.8mm. Use of the Honeywell stylus included with the terminal is recommended at all times.
Honeywell’s warranty policy covers wear on the touch panel for the first 12 months provided that a screen

protector is applied and an approved stylus is used for the 12-month duration covered by the warranty.

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Removing the Screen Protector

Dolphin 6500s ship with a touch screen protector already installed. To replace the screen protector, you
must remove the one already installed.

1. Press the red Power button to suspend the 28-key unit or press the Blue then Z (Power) keys to
suspend the 52-key unit.

2. Using a strong, flat, plastic card (e.g., credit card) wedge the edge of the card under the existing
screen protector. Catch the edge of the screen protector and pull it up and away from the touch
panel.

Note: If you have one, you can also use the small plastic squeegees designed for touch panels.

3. Wipe the screen with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.

Note: Use ionized air, if available, to blow additional dirt or particles off the touch panel.

Installing Your Screen Protector

When installing a new screen protector, use a flat plastic card (e.g., credit card) to apply the screen
protector smoothly and remove any air bubbles.

Note: If you have one, you can also use the small plastic squeegees designed for touch panels.

1. Press the red Power button to put the terminal in Suspend Mode on the 28-key Dolphin 6500 or
press the Blue then Z (Power) keys on the 52-key Dolphin 6500.

2. Clean the touch panel thoroughly with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. Make sure nothing is on
the touch panel.

3. Release the left edge of the backing paper on the screen protector.

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4. Align the exposed edge of the screen protector along the left edge of the touch panel.

Screen Protector

Backing
Paper

Make sure that it lies flush with edges of the touch panel.

Note: To reposition the screen protector, lift up gently and reapply.

5. Use the card on top of the screen protector to smooth it out as you pull on the backing paper.

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6. Pull smoothly and evenly from left to right until the screen protector is applied. Press gently but
firmly. Use the card as necessary to smooth out any air pockets or bumps after application.

7. Press the Power key to wake the terminal and check the touch panel with the stylus.

8. Verify that the screen accepts input from the stylus as usual. If not, re-apply the screen protector.

9. Press the red Power button to put the terminal back in Suspend Mode on the 28-key Dolphin 6500
or press the Blue then Z (Power) keys on the 52-key Dolphin 6500.

10. Clean the surface of the screen protector with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth.

11. Press the Power key to wake the terminal again.

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12. For maximum performance, recalibrate the screen. Tap > Settings > System > Screen > Align
Screen.

13. Tap Recalibrate and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Back Panel Features

Image Engine Window

Speaker

Installed Battery

Finger
Saddle

Hand Strap (with Stylus)

Rear Scan Button

Hand Strap

The Dolphin 6500 comes with an adjustable, elastic hand strap. The strap is attached to the
device with the two small screws. It is threaded through the slot on the bottom of the back of
the unit.

Keep in mind that the hand strap covers the battery. When you want to replace the battery, you
will need to adjust the hand strap accordingly.

Rear Scan Button

The Dolphin 6500 has a Scan button conveniently located on the back of the unit. This button
works like the SCAN button located on the front of the unit. Pressing this button can also
resume a suspended device. This button is used when the Dolphin 6500 is inserted in the
optional handle (Dolphin 6500 Slide-On Handle (see page 12-1).

Finger Saddle

This is a slightly depressed and angled area of the back housing that is designed to cradle or
“saddle” your finger while holding the terminal. This unique ergonomic design makes the
terminal comfortable to hold and helps prevent you from accidentally dropping the terminal.

Installed Battery

For information about installing the battery, see Changing the Main Battery Pack on page 3-13.
For information about battery power, see Battery Power on page 3-13.

Speaker

The integrated speaker sounds audio signals as you scan bar code labels and enter data, but
emits no ambient noise on system activity (i.e., processor, memory access, radio traffic, etc.).
The speaker can also be used for playing sounds (e.g., WAV or MP3 files).

The speaker meets the following SPL levels at 40cm:

• 500Hz–67db

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• 1KHz–72db

SD Card

Pin

SD Card

• 4KHz–72db

Stylus

Dolphin 6500 terminals ship with a stylus inserted in a loop on the hand strap. Store the stylus
in the hand strap when you’re not using it; see Pop-Up Menus on page 2-6.

Installing Memory Cards

The Dolphin 6500 supports Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. 2GB and 4GB cards have been tested
for reliability. Please check the current price guide for available qualified card options.

To install an SD card:

1. Remove the battery door on the back of the unit.

2. Remove the battery.

3. Insert the SD card with the label facing upward by pressing down the small pin and sliding the SD
card into the SD card connector until you feel it lock into position. The notch on the SD card should

be in the upper-right hand corner.

Note: If your unit has trouble reading the SD card, the SD card may not have been inserted correctly. If depressing

the small pin allows the card to eject, the card was not properly inserted and “locked in.”

4. Replace the battery and battery door.

5. Tap the Power or SCAN key to resume operation.

6. To verify that the operating system recognizes the new memory card, open Windows Explorer and
navigate to My Device\Storage Card.

Note: If you remove then reinsert the SD card, the terminal may not see new files on the SD card after resuming.

For instance, if any changes were made to the card in between removing and reinserting the card or if you
swapped one SD card for another). You will need to do a (see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 3-16) in order
for the terminal to recognize new files.

To remove an SD card:

1. Remove the battery door on the back of the unit.

2. Remove the battery.

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3. Press the SD card towards the front of the terminal until you hear a click to confirm that it has

Side Button

Headset Jack

Side Button

unlocked. The card will stops when it hits the pin.

4. Depress the small pin at the edge of the card. The card will pop out enough for you to grab its edge.

Left Side Panel Features

Side Button

There is a button like this on both side panels. You can use the Program Buttons option to

change the functionality of the side buttons. Tap > System > Settings > Program

Buttons.

Headset Jack

The rubber door on the right side panel provides access to the headset jack. This is a 2.5mm
audio jack that supports a headset with a mono speaker and microphone.

When closed, the side door seals the terminal from moisture and particle intrusion thus
preserving the terminal’s environmental rating.

Right Side Panel Features

Side Button

There is a button like this on both side panels. You can use the Programs Buttons option in the
Control Panel to change the functionality of the side buttons.

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Top Panel Features

Imager or Laser Aperture Window

DC Power Jack

I/O Connector

Laser Aperture Window

The angled image engine or laser engine reads and decodes most popular bar code
symbologies and takes images like a digital camera (image engine only). For more information,
see Using the Image Engine on page 5-1.

Bottom Panel Features

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack receives external power from the Dolphin power cable that is included in
the box with the terminal. When connected to the Dolphin power cable, the terminal is powered
and the main battery pack is charging.

I/O Connector

The I/O mechanical connector is designed to work exclusively with Dolphin 6500 peripherals
and cables. This connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and facilitates
communication. This connector supports full speed USB 1.1 communication (up to 12 Mbps)
and RS-232 communications with a maximum speed of 115Kbps and seven baud rate
settings.

Through this connector, you can communicate with a host workstation via Microsoft
ActiveSync; see Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on page 8-8.

The I/O connector supports the following signals:

• DC IN

• Transmitted Data

• Request To Send

• USB Host +5V

• USB Host D+

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• USB Host D-

• USB Host Detect

• Clear To Send

• Received Data

•GND

• RS-232 Shutdown

• USB Client D+

• USB Client D-

• USB Client +5V

Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

Dolphin Peripherals/Accessories for the Dolphin 6500

The following items are sold separately and enhance your Dolphin 6500’s capabilities.

Dolphin HomeBase™ Device

This charging and communication cradle supports USB and RS-232 communication, enabling your
terminal to interface with the majority of enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in a powered base,
its main battery pack charges in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery. It takes less time
if the battery has some charge.

A spare battery may also be charged in the battery charging well behind the terminal.
For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase/eBase Device on page 10-1.

Dolphin eBase™ Device

The Dolphin eBase is used to charge the main battery, to power the battery charging system in the
terminal, and can be used to communicate data from the terminal to a PC/laptop via the Ethernet port.

A spare battery may also be charged in the battery charging well behind the terminal.
For more information, see Dolphin HomeBase/eBase Device on page 10-1.

Dolphin QuadCharger™ Device

The Dolphin QuadCharger device, a four-slot charging station for Dolphin Li-Ion battery packs, can
charge each battery in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery. It takes less time if the
battery has some charge.

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

Dolphin 6500 Handle

The optional slide-on handle provides a productivity-enhancing solution for applications that require high
volume scanning.

For more information, see Dolphin 6500 Slide-On Handle on page 12-1.

USB Communication Cable for the Dolphin 6500

The USB Communication Cable for the 6500 is used when communicating between the terminal and a
PC/laptop via the USB port. The cup-style 6500-USB cable slides onto the bottom of the device lining up
with the connector. The cable unit includes an opening for the power cable. See page 8-1.

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Li-Ion Battery Packs

!

Cover Locks

Main Battery

The Li-Ion battery pack provides the main power supply for the terminal. For more information, see Battery

Power on page 3-13.

For information on how to purchase these items, contact a Honeywell sales representative.

Battery Power

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

• The main battery pack on the back panel (see Main Battery Pack on page 3-13)

• The backup battery located inside the terminal (see Internal Backup Battery on page 3-15)
Both batteries work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is used over long periods of time.
Both batteries must be charged to full capacity before using the Dolphin 6500 for the first time!

Charge the main battery pack with the Dolphin USB Charging/Communication cable until the LED turns
green (red while charging). The average charge time for a fully depleted main battery is 5 1/2 hours. It
takes less time if the battery has some charge.

Main Battery Pack

Warning:We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result
in damage not covered by the warranty.

The Dolphin 6500 has a Li-Ion 3.7V/3300 mAh/12.2 Wh battery pack.
The Li-Ion battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin terminal as well as the internal backup

battery.

Changing the Main Battery Pack

Before installing a battery pack, press the Power button on the 28-key Dolphin 6500 or press the Blue
then Z (Power) keys on the 52-key Dolphin 6500 to put the terminal in Suspend Mode (see page 3-16)
so that operations are suspended before removing the main power source. The Dolphin 6500 is shipped
with the battery separate from the unit. You will need to loosen the hand strap, remove the battery door,
insert the battery, and replace the battery door. Refer to the instructions included in Installing the Main

Battery section (page 2-1).

Note: The battery door must be installed prior to booting the unit.

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Charging Options

When the battery is installed in the terminal, you can use any of the peripherals listed below to charge the
battery.

• Dolphin HomeBase/eBase Device (see page 10-1)

• Dolphin Comm/Charge Cable; Managing Main Battery Power (see page 3-14) You may charge the

device using the USB connection if you do not have a wall adapter. There are two options that allow

either 100mA or 500mA of current over the USB connection. Access the option by selecting >
Settings > System > Power > USB Charging.

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

• Dolphin QuadCharger Device (see page 11-1) or insert the battery in the spare battery charging well

in the back of either the Dolphin HomeBase or Dolphin eBase.

Charging Time

The 3300mAh battery pack charges to full capacity in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted
battery. It takes less time if the battery has some charge.

Managing Main 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 Power button does

the Dolphin 6500 terminal; you must first replace the discharged battery with a fully charged battery or apply
A/C power to the terminal.

not

wake

Checking Battery Power

Power icons appear in the title bar at the top of the window. Tap on the battery icon to open the Power

Properties or select > Settings > System > Power. The Battery screen opens displaying the charge
status of both the main and backup batteries.

Storage Guidelines

To maintain optimal battery performance, follow these storage guidelines:

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• Avoid storing batteries outside the specified range of -4 to 140° F (-20 to 40°C) or in extremely high

humidity.

• For prolonged storage, it is recommended that the battery be at a 40% - 50% charge level, be removed

from the device, and stored in a controlled temperature environment. Following these
recommendations will maximize battery life.

Guidelines for Battery Pack Use and Disposal

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

• We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may pose a

personal hazard to the user.

• Ensure all components are dry prior to mating batteries with peripheral devices. Mating wet

components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

• 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 Honeywell battery supplied is physically damaged in some way, send it to

Honeywell International Inc. or an authorized service center for inspection. Refer to the Technical

Assistance (page 13-1) section of this guide.

• 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, send it to Honeywell International or an

authorized service center for inspection.

Internal Backup Battery

Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 3.7V Lithium Polymer battery.
The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset when you remove the main battery

pack. This backup battery retains RAM data and allows the real-time clock to remain operational for at
least 30 minutes (if fully charged beforehand). 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 (\\Honeywell\AutoInstall)

or on an optional SD card are not lost. However, the terminal automatically cold boots when you install a fully
charged battery pack and you will need to reset the real-time clock.

Charging

The internal backup battery charges off the main battery pack and requires 2 hours charge time to backup
RAM data for 30 minutes. You can begin using the Dolphin terminal after charging the main battery for an
average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery; however, the internal backup battery will continue to
charge off the main battery. It takes less time to charge the main battery if the battery has some charge.

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.

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Charging Guidelines

!

Follow these guidelines to maximize the life of the Dolphin 6500’s internal backup battery under normal
usage conditions:

• 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.

Resetting the Terminal

Soft Reset: Using the stylus, press the Reset button. The screen turns white and the decode/scan LED flashes

blue for approximately 10 seconds.

Hard Reset: 28-key: Press and hold the

52-key: Press and hold the
The screen turns white and the decode/scan LED flashes blue for approximately 18 seconds.

Power button and then using the stylus, press the Reset button.
Z (Power) button and then using the stylus, press the Reset button.

Soft Reset (Warm Boot)

A soft reset re-boots the terminal without losing RAM data, terminates all running applications, reloads
the OS, and launches Autoinstall, which installs any CAB or REG files in the \\Honeywell\AutoInstall
folder.

You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to respond, 2) after installing software
applications that require a reboot, 3) after making changes to certain system settings, or 4) to install new
CAB or REG files.

The desktop appears when the Soft Reset is complete.

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)

Warning:A hard reset erases all of the data and applications stored in RAM memory, reloads the OS, resets
the Real Time Clock (RTC), and launches Autoinstall, which installs any CAB or REG files in the

\\Honeywell\AutoInstall folder.

Hard resets automatically launch a soft reset as part of the boot process if there are CAB files present.
You would perform a Hard Reset (instead of a Soft Reset) when you want to ensure the RAM memory is

also cleared. RAM memory stores settings for Internet Explorer, Outlook, and other Microsoft
applications.

Note: Set the time and date after each hard reset to ensure that the system clock is accurate. Double-click the date

on the command bar to open the Clock setting 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 specified period
of time. You can set this time period in the Power setting.

To suspend operation, press the red Power button to put the terminal in Suspend Mode on the 28-key
Dolphin 6500 or press the Blue then Z (Power) keys on the 52-key Dolphin 6500. To wake the device,
press the Power button. You may also press the front or rear scan keys to wake a suspended device.

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Troubleshooting Suspend/Resume

If the terminal does not wake when you press the Power button on the 28-key Dolphin 6500 or press the
Blue then Z (Power) keys on the 52-key Dolphin 6500, the main battery might be too low to resume

operation. To check, remove the battery and install a fully charged battery or connect the terminal to a
Dolphin charging peripheral.

Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin Terminal

When needed, clean the image engine window and the LCD display with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free
cloth. The terminal can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

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Dolphin 6500 Technical Specifications

Operating System Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

Development
Environment

Application Software Honeywell Power Tools and Demos

Processor Marvell PXA 300 624MHz

Memory 256 MB RAM X 256 MB Flash

Expansion Memory User accessible SDHC memory card slot. Please check current price guide for available

Display 3.5 in. transflective active matrix 65K color LCD with backlight, QVGA (240 x 320)

Backlight LED

Image Engine 5300SR 2D imager with laser aimer or IS4813 1D laser engine

Keypad 28-key shifted alpha numeric keypad or 52-key full alpha and numeric keypad with backlit

Audio Built-in microphone and speaker, stereo headset jack

Communication
Interface

Honeywell SDK for Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5

qualified card options.

keys

Full speed USB 1.1 (12Mbps) from cradle (or I/O cable); RS232 (115 Kbps) from cradle

Main Battery Li-Ion battery 3.7V / 3300 mAh / 12.2 Wh (includes extended battery door)

Backup Battery 100mAh Li-Polymer Ion (5300SR) or 145mAh (IS4813)

Expected Hours of
Operation

Charging 5V/3A (5300SR) and 5V/2A (IS4813) input through bottom access or USB/Serial

Expected Charge Time 3300mAh - 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery

Charging Peripherals AC wall adapter and Charger (PSC11R-050)/Communication Cable

WPAN (standard) Bluetooth Class II (10 m) v2.0 Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) with on-board antenna. BQB

WLAN (optional) Dual Mode 802.11 b/g (11 Mbps/54 Mbps) with internal antenna

WLAN Security WEP, 802.1x, LEAP, TKIP, MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, WPA-PSK, WPA v2.0, and PEAP

3300mAh battery pack: 12 hours (5300SR)/11 hours (IS4813)
(with scan every 2 seconds)

Battery life varies with application and use case

connector

HomeBase–single-bay terminal charge/communicate
eBase–single-bay terminal charge/communicate (via Ethernet connection)
Quad Charger–four-slot battery pack charger (DSA-0421S-03 1)

certified

.

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Operating Temperature 14° to122°F (-10° to 50°C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Storage Temperature -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)

Humidity 95% humidity, non-condensing

Construction High impact resistant PC/ABS housings

Magnesium alloy internal chassis with component shock mounts

Drop 4 ft. (1.2m) multiple drops to concrete, all axis, across operating temperature range

Tumble 500 3.3 ft (1.0m) tumbles (1000 drops)

ESD Air: ± 15k Vdc

Direct: ± 8k Vdc

Environmental Sealing IP54 rating

Dimensions 200 mm long x 83 mm wide x 42 mm deep (7.87” x 3.27” x 1.65”) with extended battery

and hand strap.

Weight 354 g (12.5 oz) with standard battery and hand strap

380 g (13.4 oz) with extended battery and hand strap

Scanner / Decode
Capabilities

Regulatory and
Compliance

5300SR 2D Imager with Adaptus Technology and Laser Aimer. Decodes all standard 1D,
2D, Postal, and OCR codes.
IS4813 1D laser scanner. Decodes all standard 1D codes.

Safety: UL60950-1, cUL 60950,
EN60950, CCC, PSE,
EMC: FCC Part 15, Sub part B, Sub Part C, ICES-003, RSS 210, EN 55022 (CISPR 22)
Class B, EN55024:1998, EN300 328, EN301 489-1, EN301 489-7, EN301 489-17, IEC
62209-2, SRRC, AIRB, ANATEL, AS/NZS4268, COFETEL

IEC 60825-1:1993+A1:1997+A2:2001, NOM-019,

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Navigation keys

Power key

28-key keypad (numeric) 52-key keypad (full alphanumeric)

Power key combination

Navigation keys

(arrow keys)

Using the Keypad

Overview

The 28-key and 52-key keypads are as follows:

Navigation Keys

The navigation keys enable you to move the cursor up and down lines and from character to character.

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Basic Keys

Name Function

ALPHA (28­key)
SFT (52-key)

Backspace
(BKSP)

Control
(CTRL - 28­key)
Blue key
(52-key)

Escape
(ESC)

Enter (ENT) Performs the same function as the Enter key on a workstation.

Power
(Blue + Z ­52-key)

Scan Activates the image engine to scan a bar code or take an image.

Toggles the keyboard between alpha (upper and lowercase) and numeric
modes on the 28-key keypad. The 'A/a/1” indicator on the title bar changes
accordingly. Pressing SFT two times in rapid succession on a 52-key
keypad toggles between upper and lowercase.

Backspace moves the cursor back one space.
If you are typing text, a character is deleted each time you press the
backspace key.

Modifies the next key pressed to type specific characters (e.g., pressing
CTRL and a “2”, types an “@” sign on the 28-key keypad. Pressing the
Blue key and a “k” types an “@” sign on the 52-key keypad.

Cancels an action. For example, if you press the Speaker on the title bar
and then press the ESC key, the pop-up window disappears.

28 key: Power key suspends and resumes the terminal.
52 key: Blue + Z (Power) key suspends the terminal; just the Z (Power) key
resumes the terminal.

Space (SP) Moves the cursor one space forward.

If you are typing text, it moves the text one space forward as well.

Alpha/Numeric Modes

28-key keypad: The keypad defaults to numeric mode. Use the ALPHA key to toggle between numeric and

alpha modes. Pressing the ALPHA key locks the keypad in numeric mode, alpha mode
(lowercase), or alpha mode (uppercase).

52-key keypad: The keypad is a full alpha and numeric keypad. Pressing the SFT key twice in rapid

Alpha Indicators on the Number Keys

Each number key displays the characters typed when you press that key in alpha mode.
Note that when typing in alpha mode on the 28-key Dolphin 6500, you must use the same multi-press

method you would use when typing letters on a phone keypad. Each key press types the next letter in the
sequence as displayed by the alpha indicator.

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succession toggles between upper and lowercase.

Function Key Combinations

On the 28-key keypad, hold down the Function key (FUNC) and then press a key with the blue text/icons
below it to perform specific functions.

28-key
Key Combination

FUNC + 1 F5

FUNC + 2 F6

FUNC + 3 F7

FUNC + 4 Toggle the wireless radio on and off

FUNC + 5 Increase screen brightness

FUNC + 6 Increase volume

FUNC + 7 Ta b

FUNC + 8 Decrease screen brightness

FUNC + 9 Decrease volume

FUNC + . Start menu

FUNC + 0 Delete

FUNC + SP Align the screen

Function

(Press ESC to exit)

On the 52-key keypad, hold down the Red button and then press a key with the red text to the upper right
of it to perform specific functions.

52-key
Key Combination

FUNC + 1 WordPad

FUNC + 2 Email

FUNC + 3 Windows Explorer

FUNC + 4 Internet Explorer

FUNC + 5 Pocket CMD

FUNC + 6 Control Panel

FUNC + 7 Transcriber

FUNC + 8 F8 - user programmable

FUNC + 9 F9 - user programmable

Function

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52-key
Key Combination

FUNC + 10 F10 - user programmable

FUNC PG Page up or down - used in conjunction

Function

with Up and Down arrows

CTRL Key Combinations

On the 28-key keypad, hold down the Control key (CTRL) and then press a key with the red characters
below it to type the desired character.

28-key
Key Combination

CTRL + 1 !

CTRL + 2 @

CTRL + 3 #

CTRL + 4 $

CTRL + 5 %

CTRL + 6 ^

CTRL + 7 &

CTRL + 8 (

CTRL + 9 )

CTRL + . - (minus)

CTRL + 0 *

CTRL + SP + (plus)

Function

On the 52-key keypad, press the Blue button and then press a key with the blue text to the upper left of
it to type the desired character. You will need to press the Blue key before each special character.

52-key
Key Combination

CTRL + A +

CTRL + B ;

CTRL + C (

CTRL + D )

CTRL + F -

CTRL + G :

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Function

52-key
Key Combination

CTRL + H “

CTRL + I ?

CTRL + K @

CTRL + L /

CTRL + M =

CTRL + N !

CTRL + P –

CTRL + Q \

CTRL + U Windows Explorer

CTRL + . *

CTRL + , #

CTRL + VOL Increase/decrease volume

Function

Program Buttons

Buttons can be programmed to execute different functions using the Program Button program in the
Control Panel. The following buttons on the 28-key keypad are programmed for the listed function.

Key Combination Function

F1 ActiveSync

F2 Calendar

F3 Contacts

F4 Scandemo

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Using the Image Engine

Overview

The Dolphin 6500 houses a compact image engine using Adaptus™ Imaging Technology that instantly
reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming and decoding. The image
engine can also capture digital images, such as signatures and pictures.

Available Image Engines

The Dolphin 6500 can be equipped with a 5300 Standard Range (5300SR) image engine (depending on
the configuration purchased).

Depth of Field

5300 Standard Range (5300SR)

Working
Range*:

Near

Far

8.3 mil
Linear

(.020cm) (.025cm) (.033cm) (.038cm) (.038cm) (.089cm)

3.5 in.

(8.9cm)

7.6 in.

(19.3cm)

10 mil

PDF417

3.1 in.

(7.9cm)

9 in.

(22.9cm)

(5.3cm)

13.2 in.

(33.5cm)

*Data characterized at 23°C and 0 lux ambient light.

13 mil

UPC

2.1 in.

15 mil

Data Matrix

2.3 in.

5.8cm)

10.2 in.

(25.9cm)

15 mil

QR

3.1 in.

(7.9cm)

8.8 in.

(22.4cm)

35 mil

MaxiCode

2.0 in.

(5.1cm)

13.0 in.
(33cm)

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Supported Bar Code Symbologies

Symbology Type Symbology Name

1D Symbologies Codabar

Code 3 of 9
Code 11
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)
Code 93
Code 128
EAN with Add-On
EAN with Extended Coupon Code
EAN-13
GS1 Databar

2D Symbologies Aztec

Code 16K
Composite
Data Matrix
Grid Matrix
GS1 Databar
Han Xin
MaxiCode
OCR
PDF417
QR Code

Composite Codes Aztec Mesa

Codablock F
EAN·UCC
GS1 Databar-14

OCR OCR-A

OCR-B
OCR-US Money Font

Interleaved 2 or 5
Matrix 2 of 5
Plessey
PosiCode
Straight 2 of 5 IATA
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial
Telepen
Trioptic Code
GS1-128
UPC and UPC-A

Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes

Australian Post
British Post
Canadian Post
China Post
Japanese Post
KIX (Netherlands) Post
Korea Post
Planet Code

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Activating the Engine

When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the image engine.

Using Demos

Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced features
of the terminal. There are two Demos that feature the image engine: Image Demo and Scan Demo.

To access these demos, tap > Demos.

•Select Scan Demo to verify decoding, or

•Select Image Demo to verify imaging (not available on device using the IS4813 laser engine).

Decoding

The Dolphin terminal supports two types of image decoding: Full-area imaging and Advanced Linear
Decoding (ALD).

Full-area Imaging

Full-area imaging means that the Dolphin terminal supports omni-directional aiming, meaning
that a positive read can be obtained from many positions. For details, see Omni-Directional

Scanning Positions on page 5-4.

ALD

ALD provides fast reading of linear (1D) and stacked linear bar codes (PDF417). For the best
read, the aiming pattern should be centered horizontally across the bar code. When ALD is
enabled, the reader does not read matrix or postal codes.

To Decode a Bar Code

1. Tap > Demos > Scan Demo.

2. Position the Dolphin terminal over one of the sample bar codes on page 5-4.
A range of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.

3. Project the aiming brackets by pressing and holding the Scan key. The Scan LED lights red

4. Center the aimer crosshair over the bar code. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the
bar code to achieve optimal decoding; Omni-Directional Scanning Positions, page 5-4

5. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps.

.

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Sample Bar Codes

Sample 128 Sample PDF417

Code 128

PDF417 Test Message

You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:

Omni-Directional Scanning Positions

The high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code to provide you with the best scanning performance.

Note: To achieve the best read, the aiming beam should be centered horizontally across the bar code.

The aiming pattern is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when the terminal is
held farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to
the unit whereas larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit.

Capturing Images (5300 Engine only)

The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following
basic guidelines, however, new users can easily develop their own technique and, with practice, quickly
learn to adapt to different application environments.

Image Preview

When the imaging process is initiated, the touch screen displays a preview of the object. This
is a live video image of what the imager is currently viewing and has a slightly degraded
appearance compared to the captured image. This is normal; the captured image has a higher
resolution.

File Formats

The Dolphin terminal is capable of saving images in a number of industry-standard file formats
(BMP, JPG and PNG). The default file format for images is a grayscale BMP.

File Size

Digital images have a maximum image size of 640 x 480 pixels and may have up to a 256
grayscale image definition. The image quality and related file size are determined by the data
compression method used by the software application used to take the image. The average
size of the image file is approximately 4-8K. However, the size of the image depends on image
content; the more complex the content, the larger the file size.

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Taking an Image

1. Tap > Demos > Image Demo.

2. Point the Dolphin terminal at the object.

3. Press the Scan key to activate the engine. The touch screen displays a preview of the object.

4. Adjust the terminal’s position until the preview on the screen is as you want it to appear in the image.

5. Hold the terminal still and release the Scan key.
The touch screen flashes, and the captured image appears on the screen.

6. By default, the image is saved to the My Documents folder in My Device.
To save the image to another location, tap File > Save As.

High-Vis Aiming Pattern

If your Dolphin terminal is configured with the 5300SR imager, you can enable the aiming pattern for
imaging in the Image Demo application.

1. Tap > Demos > Image Demo > Setup menu > Aimer.

2. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging.

Uploading Images

Image files can be transmitted to a host workstation via the following methods. Refer to the

Communication or Working with the Bluetooth Radio chapters.

• Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral

• Wireless radio: 802.11b/g and/or Bluetooth

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6

Using the Laser Engine

Overview

The Dolphin 6500 (IS4813 laser version) contains a laser diode that emits a beam toward an oscillating
mirror that scans through the code and the reflected light is bounced off of two mirrors back to the
collector. The 6500 Laser reads all popular 1D bar codes.

Available Image Engines

The Dolphin 6500 can be equipped with an IS4813 laser engine (depending on the configuration
purchased).

Depth of Field - IS4813

5.2 mil 7.5 mil 10.4 mil 13.0 mil 19.5 mil

Working
Range*:

Near

Far

(25mm) (114mm) (160mm) (204mm) (225mm)

2.75 in.

(70mm)

3.75 in.

(95mm)

2.25 in.
(57mm)

6.75 in.

(171mm)

2.00 in.
(50mm)

8.25 in.

(210mm)

*Data characterized at 25°C under typical indoor lighting.

Supported Bar Code Symbologies

Symbology Type Symbology Name

1D Symbologies China Post

Codabar
Codablock F
Code 3 of 9
Code 11
Code 16
Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF)
Code 49
Code 93/93i
Code 128
EAN-8
EAN-13
GS1 Composite
GS1 Databar
GS1 Databar Interim Coupon Bar
Code

2.00in.

(50mm)

10.00 in.
(254mm)

GS1-128
ISBT 128
Interleaved 2 or 5
Korea Post
Label Code
Matrix 2 of 5
MSI
Plessey
PosiCode
Straight 2 of 5 IATA
Straight 2 of 5 Industrial
TCIF Linked Code 39 (TLC39)
Telepen
Trioptic Code
UPC, UPC-A, UPC-E

2.95 in.
(75mm)

11.81 in.
(300mm)

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Activating the Engine

Sample 128

Code 128

When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the laser engine.

Using Demos

Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced features
of the terminal.

To access these demos, tap > Demos.

•Select Scan Demo to verify decoding, or

Decoding a Bar Code

1. Tap > Demos > Scan Demo.

2. Position the Dolphin terminal over one of the sample bar codes on page 6-2.
A range of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.

3. Project the aiming beam by pressing and holding the Scan key. The Scan LED lights red

4. Center the aimer beam horizontally over the bar code and highlight all of the vertical bars of the bar
code. The aiming pattern is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when the
terminal is held farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should
be read closer to the unit whereas larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the
unit.

5. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps.

.

Sample Bar Codes

You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding:

The aiming pattern is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and larger when the terminal is
held farther from the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to
the unit whereas larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit.

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7

System Settings

Overview

Customized settings are available on the System Settings menu. Tap > Settings and the settings
screen opens.

Icon Description

Bluetooth Configures the Bluetooth radio. See Enabling the Bluetooth Radio on page 9-1.

Clock &
Alarms

Lock Password protect the terminal to limit access to the terminal.

Sounds &
Notifications

Home Customize the look and the information displayed on the Home screen.

Connections Establishes network connections settings. See Connecting the Dolphin 6500-USB

Personal Customizes buttons, and set SIP options. See Personal Menu on page 7-3.

Set the system clock, date, time and schedule alarms. See Clock & Alarms on page

7-2.

Set the sound volume, enable or disable sounds for specific actions, set sound
parameters for system notifications and enable or disable vibrator notification.

Communication Cable on page 8-1.

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Icon Description

System Adjusts system settings. See System Menu on page 7-7.

Clock & Alarms

The Clock & Alarms settings can be accessed from the Home screen or the Settings Menu.

1. On the Home screen, tap the line that displays the time and date

OR

Tap > Settings > Clock & Alarms,

2. The Clock Settings screen appears. This setting sets the system clock. All scheduled items run
according to this setting.

Tap the arrow to the right of the time zone to open the drop down menu. Select the appropriate time
zone from the menu. Set the correct time and date in the remaining fields and tap OK to save.

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Personal Menu

To access the Personal Menu, tap > Settings > Personal. The screen opens displaying the Per-
sonal Menu.

Icon Description

Buttons Program the side buttons to perform specific tasks. See Buttons on page 7-3.

Owner
Information

Voice
Command

Enter your contact information (e.g., name, company, address, telephone number
and E-mail address).

Tap this icon to set up items that are voice enabled.

Buttons

The Buttons setting programs certain keyboard buttons to launch applications or execute commands.

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Changing Button Assignments

1. Tap > Settings > Personal > Buttons .

Note: The buttons that appear on this window are the only buttons that can be programmed via the Buttons setting.

You cannot add buttons to this window.

2. To change button assignment, tap on the name of the button in the Button column, and then select
a program or command in the Assign a program drop down list.

3. Tap OK to save.

4. Press the button to verify that the program is launched or action performed.

Available Applications

The Assign a program list contains the applications installed on the terminal. If there is a program
installed that you would like to see in this list, paste a Shortcut to the program in the \\Windows\Start
Menu\Programs folder. For instructions about creating shortcuts, see Using File Explorer on page 7-5.

Additional Functions

The Assign a program list also contains the following commands:

Command Description

<Context Menu> Performs the same function as tap-and-hold to open the context menu for the control.

<Input Panel> Opens the soft input panel.

<Left Softkey> Opens the menu or performs the action displayed on the left side of the Command bar.

<Scan1> Activates the scanner/imager.

<None> Nothing happens when the button is pressed.

<OK/Close> Performs the same function as tapping OK on the screen.

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Command Description

<Right Softkey> Opens the menu or performs the action displayed on the right side of the Command bar.

<Scan2> Activates the scanner/imager.

<Rotate Screen> Changes the screen orientation from portrait to landscape.

<Scroll Down> Scrolls down in the open application.

<Scroll Left> Scrolls left in the open application.

<Scroll Right> Scrolls right in the open application.

<Scroll Up> Scrolls up in the open application.

<Start Menu> Opens the Start menu.

Using File Explorer

If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer to move the program or ActiveSync
on the workstation to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.

Note: We recommend that you Copy and Paste Shortcut so that you do not alter your program configurations by

accident. Using Copy and Paste Shortcut (as opposed to Cut and Paste) ensures that the program files
remain where they need to be for the system to find them to perform system functions.

1. Tap > File Explorer , and navigate to the program (My Device > Program Files).

2. Tap and hold on the program, then tap Copy on the pop-up menu.

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3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu (My Device > Windows > Start Menu >
Programs), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu.

Note: If there is no blank space available in the window, tap on

Menu > Edit > Paste Shortcut

4. Tap to verify that the program now appears on the Start menu.

.

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System Menu

The System menu enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access the System

menu, go to > Settings > System. Tap the appropriate icon to open that system setting.

Icon See Page

About See About on page 7-8.

Backlight See Backlight on page 7-8.

Power See Power on page 7-12.

Certificates See Certificates on page 7-9.

Customer
Feedback

Encryption See Encryption on page 7-10.

Error
Reporting

See Customer Feedback on page 7-9.

See Error Reporting on page 7-10.

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Icon See Page

External
GPS

Managed
Programs

Memory See Memory on page 7-11.

Regional
Settings

Remove
Programs

Screen See Screen on page 7-15.

Task
Manager

See External GPS on page 7-10.

See Managed Programs on page 7-11.

See Regional Settings on page 7-13.

See Remove Programs on page 7-14.

See Task Manager on page 7-16.

About

The About system setting displays specific information about the terminal. It contains three screens:

Version Screen Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor.
Device ID Screen Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It can be important

to know this information if the Dolphin terminal is going to be part of a networked system of
devices.

Device name: Displays the system’s default name. (This is the name used by ActiveSync.)
Description: Displays the description of the device ID.

Copyrights Screen Displays important copyright information.

Backlight

The Backlight system setting enables you to customize backlight functionality for the display. The back­light for the color display is user-defined. The Backlight system setting screen contains three tabs: Bat­tery Power, External Power, and Brightness.

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Tap > Settings > System > Backlight.

On Battery Tab On External Tab Keypad Backlight Tab

Intermediate Screen Personal Screen Root Screen

The On Battery tab determines the backlight timeout when the terminal is running on battery power.

The On External tab determines the backlight timeout when the terminal is running on external power.

The options on the On Battery and On External tabs are the same.

Turn off backlight: Select how many minutes you want to elapse before the backlight

automatically turns off.

Turn on backlight: Select this option if you want the backlight to turn on when the button is

pressed or the touch screen is tapped.

The Keypad Backlight tab determines the backlight intensity. Move the slider to set the intensity of the
backlight. The default is 4.

Certificates

Certificates shows you the certificates that are recognized by the operating system. It contains three
screens.

Customer Feedback

Customer Feedback gives you the option to participate in the Microsoft Customer Experience Improve­ment Program.

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Encryption

Battery Power Tab External Power Tab Brightness Tab

Encryption gives you the option of encrypting files placed on storage cards so that those files cannot be
read by any other device.

Error Reporting

Error Reporting gives you the option of enabling or disabling the error reporting function of Windows
Embedded Handheld 6.5.

External GPS

External GPS determines which port a third-party GPS software application can use to access the GPS
receiver.

Note: You need the installation parameters from the GPS manufacturer to configure the connection.

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Managed Programs

Managed Programs are a list of programs that are managed if enrolled to enterprise domain. Managed
Programs is the client-side that works with the server product System Center Mobile Device Manager
(MDM). MDM consists of MDM Gateway Server and one or more computers that run MDM Device Man­agement Server; MDM Enrollment Server; and Microsoft SQL Server® 2005 databases.

It lets system administrators:

• provide an authenticated connection to LOB applications, managed Group Policy, and application

packages.

• use Group Policy and software packages to manage the enrolled Windows phones (enforce policy,

wipe devices, etc.).

• manage the requests for and retrieving of certificates for devices and for creating the Active Directory®

Domain Service objects that represent these devices. By using these objects, you can manage the
devices as if they were members of a domain.

Memory

The Main tab of the memory applet shows the capacity and usage of the Storage and Program portions
of the Flash file system. The Storage portion indicates the total storage of an installed SD card. When
the Program portion becomes too full, you can use the Task Manager to remove any unnecessary tasks.

Main Screen

This screen displays the usage statistics of the flash
memory.

Storage Card Screen

This screen displays the current capacity and usage sta­tistics of the selected memory type: Storage Card.

Total storage card memory = The total MB of memory
capacity of Storage Card.

In use = The MB currently being used.

Free = The MB that is still available for use.

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Storage Card—You can install one memory card in Dolphin terminals (see Installing

Memory Cards on page 3-9). If a storage card is installed in the terminal, you can see

capacity and usage statistics for the card. Data stored on the SD card is not affected
when the operating system is upgraded. Autoinstall programs, for example, are stored
in \\Honeywell\Autoinstall so that they are always installed after an operating
system upgrade or factory reset. Contact a Honeywell technical support representa­tive for more information on how to perform a factory reset. For contact information,
see Customer Support on page 13-1.

Power

Power system settings contains four tabs: Battery, Advanced, CPU Power Setting, and Wakeup Source.

Ta p > Settings > System > Power.

Battery Tab

The battery tab displays the power level status of the
main battery and the status of the backup battery.
You may also turn on/off the capability to charge the main
battery using the USB cable.

Note: The Backup Battery gauge registers either 0% or 100%.

The percentage is not an indication of the level of charge
remaining on the backup battery. An installed and
functional battery registers 100%. A total discharge or a
battery error registers 0%.

Advanced Tab

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Determines power time-outs.

For On battery power, select from the drop-down list, the
number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the
terminal powers off when running on battery power.

For On external power, select from the drop-down list, the
number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the
terminal powers off when running on external power.

CPU Power
Setting Tab

Wakeup Source
Tab

Allows you to configure the CPU power setting to extend the
battery life or to increase the CPU performance.

Choose either Auto Power or Manual Power. Selecting Manual
Power allows for either 104, 416, or 624 MHZ. The CPU
operates at or above the selected frequency depending on the
terminal’s state.

Determines when the terminal wakes up. You may select the
incidences when the terminal wakes by checking the
appropriate box.

Note: When the terminal “powers off”, it enters Suspend Mode, see page 3-16 for additional information.

Regional Settings

Regional Settings enables you to customize the appearance and formatting to your geographic region.
Specifically, you can customize numbers (i.e., number of decimal places allowed), currency (i.e.,using
the $ or €€ symbol), time, and date. These specifications apply to all screens, including the Home screen.
The Region tab displays an overview of the region selected in the drop-down list at the top.

The terminal is loaded with a number of pre-programmed regional settings. Select one from the list and
the results appear on the screen. To see specific settings or to change a specific setting, tap on one of
the tabs, make the change, and tap OK to save it.

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Remove Programs

Remove Programs enables you to remove programs installed on the terminal. Any program (usually CAB
or DLL files) stored in the \\Honeywell\Autoinstall folder on the storage card re-installs after a software
upgrade or a factory reset. If a program is manually removed using the Remove Programs application,
the program does not re-install on a hard or soft reset.

Note: A program (file) does not automatically install if it is added to the \\Honeywell\Autoinstall folder on the storage

card and a hard or soft reset is performed. For information on program installation, see Installing Additional

Software on page 8-10.

For information about the system resets, see Resetting the Terminal on page 3-16. See Honeywell sup­port for more information on how to perform a factory reset.

1. Tap Remove Programs. In the list, select the program you want to remove.

2. Tap Remove. The following message appears:

3. Tap Yes. Wait while the program is removed.

4. Verify that the program no longer appears in the list.

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Screen

The Screen system setting contains three screens: General, Clear Type, and Text Size.

General Screen

Orientation

The General screen enables you to set the dynamic screen
rotation. Three choices of screen orientation are supported:
Portrait, Landscape (right-handed), and Landscape (left­handed).

Align Screen

The General Tab also allows you to re-align the screen.
You need to re-align the screen if tapping buttons or icons with
the stylus no longer seems to work appropriately.

Tapping Align Screen brings up the align screen window
where you are guided to tap a target several times. This re­calibrates how the touch screen receives input.

• Alignment should always be performed with a stylus
designed for touch panel applications. The small point is
required for accurate calibration.

• Press the stylus firmly into the center of the cross-hair target
once and release. Do not “double-tap” the target.

ClearType Screen

The display supports ClearType font rendering, which is a
Microsoft technology that dramatically increases the readability
of text on LCD displays.

To enable ClearType font rendering, select Enable ClearType
and tap OK.

For more information about ClearType font rendering, visit:

www.microsoft.com/typography/WhatIsClearType.mspx.

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Text Size Screen

The Text Size screen enables you to perform font scaling within
certain views of the:

• Home screen,

• Contacts,

• Calendar,

• Messaging, and

•Tasks.

Font scaling means that you can increase or decrease the
point size of the font on application windows.

To change the font size, move the slider toward Smallest or
Largest. The Example text changes to reflect the font change.
Tap OK to save the new font size setting.

Task Manager

The Task Manager provides information about applications and processes running on your mobile com­puter. You can use the Task Manager to monitor the memory and CPU usage of specific applications and
processes. Check the Task Manager when you are receiving out of memory errors or when the mobile
computer is running slowly.

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Using the Task Manager

Applications To view the status of the programs running on your

mobile computer, tap the Menu button at the bottom of
the screen, then tap View > Applications.

From the application list, you can:

• Tap and hold on an application, then tap Switch To on
the pop-up menu.

• Tap and hold on an application, then tap End Task or
End All Tasks on the pop-up menu.

Note: Anytime you stop a running program, it frees up memory. To free up memory, return to the running

program, save your data, and close the application.

Processes To view information about the processes running on the

mobile computer, tap the Menu button at the bottom of
the screen, then tap View > Processes.

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8

USB Cable

Host
Workstation

USB Connector

Power Cable

Communication

Connecting the Dolphin 6500-USB Communication Cable

To facilitate USB communication between the Dolphin terminal and the host workstation, you may
connect your unit to a host by using either the supplied power cable or by using the optional Dolphin 6500­USB Communication Cable. If you use the Communication Cable, slide the cable unit onto the bottom of
the terminal lining up the terminal’s I/O connector with the cable unit’s connector.

Charging Terminal with USB Cable

Not only can you communicate between the terminal and the host using the Dolphin Charging/
Communication cable, but you can also trickle charge the terminal. The preferred charging method,
however, is using the supplied power cord and plugging the unit into the wall. To charge the main battery
using the USB cable:

1. Disconnect the cable and select > Settings > Control Panel >USB charging. The default set-
ting is Off.

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2. Select the USB charging option (100mA or 500mA). If you do not disconnect the cable, the option
will be grayed out.

3. Re-connect the cable.

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Connections Menu

The Connections system setting provides access to the terminal’s various wireless communication
options.

Icon Tapping this icon…

Connections Opens Microsoft’s connections manager.

Dolphin
Wireless
Manager

Domain
Enroll

USB to PC Enables advanced wired USB to PC communication via sync software. See

Network
Cards

Note: All server-assigned IP addresses use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).

Manages the wireless radios installed in the terminal. See Dolphin

Wireless Manager

Note: The Dolphin Wireless Manager icon may not appear on the Connections

menu on terminals running Microsoft Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5
Classic. For information on how to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager,
see page 8-6.

Opens the Enrollment screen for connecting your phone with company resources.

Note: System administrator password is required for domain enrollment.

Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on page 8-8.

Manage Network card settings.

on page 8-6.

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Connections Manager

Microsoft’s Connections Manager sets up multiple network connections to Internet Service Providers
(ISPs) via external modem.

Do NOT enter connection parameters in the Connections Manager if:

• you are using one of the on-board wireless radios to connect to a network. The Dolphin terminal uses

the settings from each radio’s configuration utility to connect. The connections manager is used
primarily to setup WAN modem dial up connections.

• you are using Wireless Zero Config. By default, WZC is disabled on Dolphin terminals.

To Access the Connections Manager

Tap > Settings > Connections > Connections .

Tasks

The Tasks screen enables you to initially configure, and then manage network settings when using a
modem. Select an item in this list and then complete the setup screens that follow with the appropriate
information for your network.

My ISP

The links under this heading enables you to add and manage modem connections to an ISP. To com­plete the setup screens, obtain the following information from your ISP:

• ISP dial-up access telephone number

• Username

• Password

• TCP/IP settings

My Work Network

These links enable you to establish the following connections types:

• Modem

• Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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• Proxy server connection

Note: If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, the terminal should

download the proper proxy settings during synchronization with the workstation. If these settings are
not on your workstation or need to be changed, ask your ISP or network administrator for the proxy
sever name, server type, port, type of Socks protocol used, and your user name and password.

To complete the setup screens, obtain the network parameters from your system administrator.

Modify an Existing Connection

Manage Existing Connections appears on the Connections tab after at least one network connection
has been established.

Ta p Manage Existing Connections on the Horizontal scroll and follow the setup screens.

Advanced

The Advanced screen enables you to select the default network, dialing rules, and IP address exceptions
for modem connections.

Note: You should not need to change Advanced settings because most ISPs now use DHCP addresses.

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Dolphin Wireless Manager

These buttons show you the
state of the radio.

The Dolphin Wireless Manager provides a centralized interface that enables and disables all the on­board radios. Each radio has its own configuration program. The Dolphin Wireless Manager also pro­vides shortcuts to the configuration utilities for each radio.

Ta p on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager.

OR

1. Tap once on the Title bar to access the Horizontal Scroll bar.

2. Tap .

3. Select, “Dolphin Wireless Manager”.

Dolphin Wireless Manager Window

Enabling the Radios

1. Tap on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager.

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2. Tap anywhere inside the rectangle of the radio you want to enable.

3. The radio begins activating.

4. When the radio is activated (i.e., transmitting a signal), the OFF button changes to ON.

Note: If applicable, information about the radio appears in the rectangle.

Accessing Radio Configuration Utilities

Each radio has its own configuration utility that you can access by tapping Menu on the tile bar.

Radio Type Menu Option

802.11/b/g

Ta p WLAN Settings and the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant opens.

Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant User’s Guide

The
download from the Dolphin 6500WEH product page at

www.honeywellaidc.com.

Bluetooth

Ta p Bluetooth Settings and the Bluetooth Settings open.
For details, see Working with the Bluetooth Radio on page 10-1.

is available for

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Network Cards

!

The Network Cards screen allows you to set and configure the type of Network Adapter the Network
card in the terminal uses. You can modify the adapter settings (e.g., Name Servers or IP address) by
tapping on the adapter type or highlighting the adapter and tapping Edit at the bottom of the screen.

Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation

To synchronize data between the terminal and the workstation, ActiveSync (version 4.5 or higher) or
Windows Mobile Device Center must be installed and configured for the appropriate communication type
on the host workstation (Windows-based PC) and the Dolphin terminal. Dolphin terminals ship with
ActiveSync already installed. Therefore, if ActiveSync is already installed on the host workstation, you
just need to connect the Dolphin terminal to the host workstation (via Dolphin peripheral) to initiate com­munication.

If ActiveSync (4.5 or higher) or Windows Mobile Device Center is not installed on the host workstation,
you can download and install the most current version of the software from the Microsoft Web site
(http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001).

Note: ActiveSync on your Dolphin terminal works with Windows Mobile Device Center on host workstations running

Windows Vista or Windows 7 and with ActiveSync on host workstations running Windows XP. For detailed
information on ActiveSync and WMDC visit the Microsoft Windows Phone Web site.

When communicating via ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center, your terminal is designed to be
connected to the host workstation with a communication peripheral sold/manufactured by Honeywell, such as
the charge/communication cable. Use of any peripheral not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause
damage not covered by the warranty.

Capabilities

• Back up and restore your device data.

• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and workstation.

• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can

synchronize continually while connected to your workstation or only when you choose the synchronize
command.

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• Select which information types are synchronized, controlling how much data is synchronized. For

example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want synchronized.

Communication Type

The Dolphin 6500 supports the following type of communication via ActiveSync through its DC Power

Jack (see page 3-11) on the bottom panel:

USB The USB Communication/Charge cable and hardware peripherals allow the Dolphin

terminal to communicate with a workstation through a USB port or to a network through a
USB hub. The Dolphin terminal supports full-speed USB communication (USB 1.1);
maximum data transfer rate is 12 Mbps. The Dolphin terminal defaults to USB
communication out of the box.

Hardware Requirements for Setup

• Dolphin communication peripheral (e.g., HomeBase, eBase, USB Communication/Charge Cable) and

power supply.

Software Requirements for Communication

• ActiveSync (v4.5 or higher) or Windows Mobile Device Center installed and configured on the host

workstation (PC), see Setting Up the Host Workstation on page 8-9.

Note: ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center must be setup on your workstation before you initiate

synchronization from the terminal for the first time.

• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0 SP6 or higher), Windows

XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems.

Setting Up the Host Workstation

To synchronize data between the terminal and the workstation, ActiveSync (v4.5 or higher) or Windows
Mobile Device Center must be configured for same communication type on both the host workstation
and the Dolphin terminal.

ActiveSync

Verify that ActiveSync is configured to use the appropriate communication type.

1. In the ActiveSync window on your workstation, select File > Connection Settings.

2. Check the box next to “Allow USB connections”.

3. Select COM1 from the drop down menu.

Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Host Workstation

After setting up both the workstation and the terminal:

1. Connect the Dolphin terminal to the workstation using a Dolphin communication peripheral.

2. ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center should open and connect automatically to the Dolphin
terminal.

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Synchronizing with the Host Workstation

After setup, synchronization begins automatically whenever the terminal’s mechanical connector con­nects to a Dolphin peripheral that is connected to a host workstation with ActiveSync or Windows Mobile
Device Center installed. For additional information visit the Microsoft Phone Web site (http://go.micro­sot.com/fwlink/?LinkId=147001).

Exploring the Terminal from the Workstation

ActiveSync

1. Open the main ActiveSync window (on the desktop).

2. Click Explore. This opens the Mobile Device folder for the terminal in Windows Explorer.

3. The Dolphin terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as
dragging and dropping or copying and pasting.

Windows Mobile Device Center

1. Open Windows Mobile Device Center (on the desktop).

2. Click File Management. This opens the Mobile Device folder for the terminal.

3. The Dolphin terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as
dragging and dropping or copying and pasting.

Installing Additional Software

Dolphin terminals ship with the operating system, radio drivers, and custom Honeywell software already
installed. These are the default programs that install when your terminal first boots up. You can install
additional software programs to the terminal provided that the following parameters are met:

• The software program was created for a Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 device.

• The terminal has enough memory to store and run the program.

• The program has an EXE, CAB, or DLL extension.

When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Win­dows Embedded Handheld 6.5 and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping

> Settings > System > About > Version. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

To install additional software, you can use the communication options described in this chapter.

• Adding Programs Using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center on page 8-10.

• Adding Programs Using the Internet on page 8-12.

Adding Programs Using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center

Generally, software for Windows Embedded Handheld devices must be installed to the host workstation
first, then transferred to the Dolphin terminal.

Note: An active Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center connection between a host workstation and

the Dolphin terminal is required to add programs. For additional information, see Connecting and

Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on page 8-8.

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1. Download the program to the workstation from either the Internet or the install CD. You may see a
singe *.exe or setup.exe file, a *.cab file, or a *.dll file.

Note: There may be several versions of files for different device types and processors. Select the file that

matches the terminal’s processor.

2. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program.
Many programs provide special installation instructions.

3. Connect the terminal to the workstation via a Dolphin communication peripheral.

If the File is an Installer (*.exe or *.setup.exe)

An installer program is one that installs on the workstation and the terminal simultaneously; one process
installs to both devices.

1. On the workstation, double-click the *.exe or setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins.

2. Follow the directions on the workstation screen. The installation process includes transferring the
software to the Dolphin terminal.

If the File is Not an Installer

Some programs cannot be installed on PCs because they are designed exclusively for Windows Embed­ded Handheld devices. In these cases, the appropriate files must be stored on the host workstation and
transferred to the terminal via ActiveSync Explore or Windows Device Mobile File Management.

Note: You know that the program is not an installer because an error message stating that the program is valid but

designed for a different type of computer appears when you try to install the program on the workstation.

1. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation,
do one of the following:

a. Open ActiveSync and click Explore, or

b. Open Windows Mobile Device Center and click File Management

2. On the workstation, navigate to the workstation folder containing the program file(s). Copy and paste
the file(s) into the Program Files folder on the terminal.

• If you want the program to be part of the Autoinstall that occurs after a factory reset or software
upgrade, paste the program file(s) in both the \\Honeywell\\Honeywell\Autoinstall
folder on the storage card and the\Honeywell\Autoinstall folder on the device.

Note: Contact a Honeywell technical support representative for information on how to perform a factory

reset. See Technical Assistance on page 13-1. or go to www.honeywellaidc.com.

3. On the terminal from the screen, tap File Explorer, navigate to the folder where the program is
located.

4. Tap on the program file to start the installation.

• If you copied the file to the \Honeywell\Autoinstall folder, you can perform a Soft Reset
(Press the Reset button using the stylus) to install the program. For more information, see

Hardware Maintenance on page 3-16.

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Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network

You connect the terminal to a wireless network through the on-board radio (802.11b/g, Bluetooth). Each
radio has its own configuration utility and requires specific information about the wireless network to con­nect. Successful connection depends on your network infrastructure about which you will need specific
information from your network administrator.

WLAN (802.11b/g)

The Dolphin 6500 has a 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) radio. The radio is
interoperable with other 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi compliant products including access points (APs), worksta­tions via PC card adapters, and other wireless portable devices. By default, the 802.11b/g radio is dis­abled after each factory reset. The next step is to configure the connection parameters of the radio to
connect to a wireless network.

WLAN Radio

The WLAN radio is configured in the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant, which you access by tapping
the program icon in the task tray near the bottom of the touch screen. For complete configuration instruc­tions, download the

wellaidc.com. A link to this guide appears on the Dolphin 6500 product page.

Honeywell Secure Wireless (SWC) Client User’s Guide

from www.honey-

Adding Programs Using the Internet

When you have established a network connection, you can access the Internet and download additional
software programs.

Note: When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for Windows

Embedded Handheld and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping

> Settings > System > About > Version

. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

1. Open Internet Explorer and navigate to the program’s location. You may see a single *.exe or
setup.exe file, or several versions of files for different device types and processors.

2. Select the program version that matches your Dolphin terminal and processor.

3. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program.
Many programs provide special installation instructions.

4. Download the program to the terminal directly from the Internet. You would normally store the
program in the \Program Files folder unless another location is required by the program.

5. On the terminal, tap the installer file: e.g., *.exe or setup.exe file.

6. The installation wizard for the program begins.

7. Follow the directions on the screen to complete the installation.

Software Upgrades

Contact a Honeywell technical support representative for information on available software upgrades for
your Dolphin terminal, see Customer Support on page 13-1. or go to www.honeywellaidc.com.

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To prevent data loss, back up all user data to an SD card or external memory device before

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performing an upgrade.

Note: An active Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center connection between a host workstation and

the Dolphin terminal may be required for some types of software upgrades. For additional information, see

Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on page 8-8.

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Working with the Bluetooth Radio

Enabling the Bluetooth Radio

You enable the Bluetooth radio in the Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 8-6).

1. Tap on the Home screen to access the Dolphin Wireless Manager.

2. Tap anywhere inside the Bluetooth rectangle and Bluetooth begins activating.

3. When the radio is activated (i.e., transmitting a signal), the OFF button changes to ON.

Now, the Bluetooth radio is transmitting a signal. Additional text in the Bluetooth section tells information
about the Bluetooth radio. “Visible” and “Not visible” indicates whether the Bluetooth radio is discover­able or not discoverable by other Bluetooth devices.

Now, you can connect to other transmitting and discoverable Bluetooth devices (see page 9-2).

To make the terminal discoverable, see page 9-5.

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Pairing and Trusted Devices

The terminal does support pairing. Pairing happens during general connection setup. Paired devices are
"trusted" devices. This means that there is unrestricted access to all services (including services that
require authorization and authentication).

A connection can exclude pairing. A device that is connected to the terminal but not paired with it is
considered an untrusted device. Content can still be passed to untrusted devices by requiring
authorization with each attempt (for example, with the initialization of a file exchange). The Beam
File method of file transfer can be used to pass a file as an untrusted device; see Transferring Files on
page 9-4.

Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices

To connect to other bluetooth devices, you need to perform a device discovery, select a discovered
device, and then connect to the selected device. Pairing happens as part of the connection process.

1. Make sure the Bluetooth device is in range and set to be discoverable by other Bluetooth devices.

2. In the Dolphin Wireless Manager, tap Menu > Bluetooth Settings.

OR

Tap > Settings > Bluetooth .

3. Tap Add new device. The terminal begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices.

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4. Select a device from the list and tap Next.

The types of devices in the
vicinity of the radio appear in
the list of discovered devices.

5. You are prompted to enter a passcode.

• If the device has a specific passcode, enter it in the Passcode field and tap Next.

When attempting to connect to a printer or headset with Bluetooth capabilities, the passcode may
default to either 1111 or 0000. If there is no default, consult the device literature for the number.

• If the device does not have a specific passcode, enter one in the Passcode field and tap Next.

6. The Bluetooth radio tries to connect with the device.

7. If you created a passcode, you will be prompted by the other device to enter the same passcode.
Enter the created passcode to establish a paired connection.

If you entered a device specific passcode, you should not have to do anything on the other device.

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8. When the connection is complete, a list of matching and supported services on the device appears.
Only the services that are mutually supported on both devices appear in the Partnership Settings
window.

9. Select the services you want to use and tap Save.

The services on the new devices have to be selected or the pairing won’t include those services,
even though the devices are paired. If services are not selected, you will be continually re-prompted
for the passcode from the device.

10. The device appears in the list on the main window.

If you are connecting to a printer or headset, complete any additional steps required by de

11. After the passcodes have been accepted on both sides, you have a trusted (paired) connection.

Transferring Files

1. Tap > File Explorer.

2. Navigate to the file you want to transfer.

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3. Tap and hold on the file and select Beam File on the popup menu.

When a Bluetooth device is first
found, it appears as an
Unknown device; the icon
indicates that the device is a
Bluetooth device.

As data is retrieved, the device
IDs appear in the list.

4. The Bluetooth radio begins searching for devices.

5. Tap the device to begin sending the selected file.

6. While trying to connect, the selected device reads “Pending”.

7. When the file is being transferred, the selected device reads “Sending”.

Making the Terminal Discoverable

By default, the Dolphin terminal is not discoverable, which means that the terminal will not be found by
other Bluetooth devices.

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To make the terminal discoverable, tap Mode on the Horizontal scroll.
Select Make this device visible to other devices and tap OK.

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Overview

Note: The information in this chapter applies to both the Dolphin HomeBase and Dolphin eBase devices unless

As the hub of your Dolphin 6500 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle
supports full-speed USB 1.1 and RS-232 communication with a workstation. The Dolphin eBase is
identical to the Dolphin HomeBase except it supports Ethernet communication as well as USB 1.1, and
RS-232.

Communication

The base can communicate via USB or serial RS-232 (or Ethernet for the eBase). Data transmission for
USB is up to 12 Mbps. Data transmission for serial RS-232 is up to 115 Kbps.

These bases cannot be physically connected to each other–sometimes referred to as “daisy-chaining”–
but can be networked together via serial or USB hubs.

Battery Charging

Dolphin HomeBase/eBase Device

otherwise indicated.

The base completes a full charge of a fully depleted main battery pack in an average of 5 1/2 hours. It
takes less time if the battery has some charge.

In addition to charging, the base powers the terminal’s intelligent battery charging system, which protects
the battery from being damaged by overcharging. The terminal senses when a battery pack is fully
charged and automatically turns off the charger. If the battery voltage drops below the charge threshold,
the charger turns on again to maintain the battery at full capacity. As a result, Dolphin terminals may be
stored in the base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or peripherals. For
prolonged storage, see Storage Guidelines on page 3-14. The base can also charge a second battery
while the terminal is positioned in the base. See Charging a Spare Battery on page 10-6.

Power Supply

The power cable that ships with each terminal also powers the base.

We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in
damage not covered by the warranty.

Ensure all components are dry prior to mating terminals/batteries with peripheral devices. Mating wet
components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

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Front Panel

Terminal Well

Charging LED

Terminal Well

Place the Dolphin terminal in the terminal well to communicate with a host device, power the
terminal, and charge the terminal’s battery. Make sure that the device is securely seated.

Rubber Feet

The bottom panel has four rubber feet to stabilize the unit on a flat surface. You can set the
base on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet.

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Back Panel

USB Port

Serial Port

HomeBase eBase

DC Power Jack

USB Port

Serial Port

DC Power Jack

Ethernet Port

DC Power Jack

Connect the power cable to this power jack; see Powering the Dolphin HomeBase Device on
page 10-4.

USB Port

The USB port is full-speed (v1.1). Using the USB cable, you can connect the base to a USB­compliant device to facilitate USB communication to and from the terminal. USB
communication occurs through Microsoft ActiveSync (v.4.1 or higher). For more information
about ActiveSync setup, see Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on
page 8-8.

Serial Port

The serial port supports serial communication between the terminal and another device. Note
that the connector is a DB9 Male connector, requiring a female connector on the serial cable.
The following four signals are supported:

• Transmitted Data

• Received Data

• Request to Send

• Clear to Send

Note: ActiveSync is not supported over the serial port.

Ethernet Port (eBase only)

Using an Ethernet cable, you can connect the eBase to an Ethernet-compliant device to facilitate Ethernet
communication to and from the terminal. This equipment is for indoor use only. The communication
wiring is limited to the inside of a building.

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Powering the Dolphin HomeBase Device

Power Adapter

Plug Adapter

Power Cable

The terminal requires 5 volts DC input for communication and battery charging; the power adapter on the
power cable converts the voltage from the power source to 5 volts DC. Only power adapter cables from
Honeywell convert the voltage appropriately.

The same power cable that ships with each terminal can be used to power the base. This cable contains
a plug adapter for each geography (US, UK, EU, etc.).

1. Attach the appropriate plug adapter to the power adapter.

2. Plug the power cable into the power source.

3. Plug the connector into the DC power jack on the back panel. The base is now powered.

When a terminal is properly seated, the base powers the terminal, charges the terminal’s main battery
pack, and launches ActiveSync (see Connecting and Synchronizing the Terminal and Workstation on
page 8-8).

Honeywell recommends that you leave the base connected to its power source at all times, so that it is
always ready to use.

eBase Clamp-on Ferrite Core Installation

We recommend that you install the clamp-on ferrite core included with your Dolphin® eBase on your
Ethernet cable.

Installation of the ferrite is required to meet the declared FCC emission levels.

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The following illustration shows how to install the ferrite on the cable. It should be placed approximately

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1.57 inches (40mm) from the RJ45 plug. The cable should be looped around the core, as shown.

Charging the Main Battery

The base powers the terminal and fully charges its main
battery pack in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted
battery. It takes less time if the battery has some charge.

As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two­step charging process (CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion
batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature,
current, and voltage.

Inserting a Terminal

1. Install the battery pack in the terminal; see Install the

Main Battery on page 2-1.

2. Power the base; see Powering the Dolphin HomeBase

Device on page 10-4.

3. Slide the terminal into the terminal well making certain
that the terminal is seated properly.

4. The battery pack begins charging.

Ensure all components are dry prior to mating terminals/
batteries with peripheral devices. Mating wet components may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

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Charging a Spare Battery

Charging LED

The base can also charge a second battery while the terminal is positioned in the base. The second
battery can be inserted in the battery charging well in back of the terminal connection. Place the battery
in the well with the label facing up and toward the back of the unit. Angle the battery as shown. Once the
connectors engage, the LED lights. If the LED is red, the unit is charging; if it is green, the charge is
complete.

Checking Battery Power

To check battery power while the terminal is operating, tap > Settings > Power.

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Technical Specifications

Structural

Dimensions 5.3 in. high X 4.5 in. wide X 3.1 in. deep (13.5 cm. X 11.4 cm. X 7.9 cm.)

Weight Dolphin HomeBase - 11.0 oz. (313g)

Dolphin eBase - 11.3 oz (320g)

Material Polycarbonate

Color Black

Environmental

Operating Temperature 14° to 122°F (-10° to +50°C)

Storage Temperature -4° to 158°F (-20° to +70°C)

Charging Temperature 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)

Electrical Static Discharge Air: ± 15k Vdc

Direct: ± 8k Vdc

Humidity 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Power Supply

Input (Universal)

(from the power source)

Output (to the base) 5 Volts DC, 2.0 A

Charging

Standard Charge 3300mAh - 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery

Max Charging Current 1.8A Max

Standby Current <100mA

Status LED Green: charged

Communication

Interface USB Mini-B Male connector supports data transmission of up to12 Mbps

Agency Approvals

Power Supply: UL listed

100–240 Volts, 0.3 A
50–60Hz
Included with Dolphin terminal

Red: charging

OR
Standard DB9 serial connector supports data transmission up to 115 Kbps

TUV licensed
Power Supply compliant to FCC part 15, Class B

Charging: CE Marking (EMC)

CISPR Pub 22

Fire Retardant: UL 94-VO

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Charging Slots

Status LEDs

Power Supply Connector

Overview

The Dolphin QuadCharger device is a four-slot charging station that charges up to four Li-ion battery
packs in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted battery. It takes less time if the battery has some
charge. For more details about charging, see Battery Charging on page 11-2.

QuadCharger Device

Dolphin QuadCharger Device

We recommend use of Honeywell peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of any non-Honeywell
peripherals, cables, or power adapters may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in
damage not covered by the warranty.

Ensure all components are dry prior to mating batteries with peripheral devices. Mating wet components may
cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Charging Slots

The charger contains four charging slots. Each slot holds one battery. When a battery is placed
in a slot, it immediately begins charging and its Status LED lights.

Status LEDs

A status LED is located at the end of each of the four battery slots. The color of the LED
indicates the charge status of the battery in the slot.

Green The battery has completed its charge cycle and is ready for use.
Red The battery is charging.

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Power Supply Connector

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Use this connector to attach the power supply to the charger. The universal power supply accepts input
voltages between 90–265 volts.

Battery Charging

Charging Process

This charger charges Dolphin 6500 Li-Ion 3300mAh packs in an average of 5 1/2 hours for a fully depleted
battery. It takes less time if the battery has some charge. Each charging slot works independently of the
other three. As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC­CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion batteries. The process monitors changes in temperature, current, and
voltage.

Temperature

The six-hour charge time applies when batteries are charged within the recommended temperature range
of 50° to 95° F (10° to 35°C). Temperature has a significant effect on charging. For best results, battery
packs should be at room temperature before inserting in the charger.

When the battery temperature exceeds 40°C, the charger may exceed the stated six-hour charge
time. The charger stops charging if the battery temperature is greater than 40°C, but will begin
charging again when the battery temperature is less than 40°C.

Charging Batteries

1. Supply the charger with power.

2. Insert batteries into the appropriate slots.
The Status LED for each slot turns red to indicate that the battery is properly seated and has begun
a charge cycle.

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