Honeywell Dolphin 7850 User Manual

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User’s Guide

7850 Mobile Computer

Disclaimer

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

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

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Trademarks

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

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

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

Patents

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

Other Trademarks

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

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Agency Information

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

Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals

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

Chapter 2 - Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview

Standard Terminal Configuration .........................................................................................3-1

Peripherals...........................................................................................................................3-2

Accessories..........................................................................................................................3-3

Front Panel Features ...........................................................................................................3-4

Back Panel Features............................................................................................................3-5

Side Panel Features ............................................................................................................3-6

Battery Door Tether (Optional).......................................................................................3-7

I/O Connector.......................................................................................................................3-9

Rubber Bumpers................................................................................................................3-10

Battery Power ....................................................................................................................3-11

Main Battery Pack ........................................................................................................3-11

Internal Backup Battery................................................................................................3-12

Resetting the Terminal.......................................................................................................3-15

Soft Reset (Warm Boot) ...............................................................................................3-15

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)................................................................................................3-15

Suspend Mode...................................................................................................................3-15

Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................3-17

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Chapter 4 - Using the Keyboards

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

Using the Function Keys ......................................................................................................4-2

Using the Navigation Keys...................................................................................................4-3

Using the Modifier Keys .......................................................................................................4-3

Keyboard Mode Indicator.....................................................................................................4-3

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

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

24-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations.....................................................................4-5

24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations.........................................................................4-6

38-Key Keyboard .................................................................................................................4-7

Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes ...............................................................4-7

38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations.........................................................................4-8

38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations...................................................................4-10

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Chapter 5 - Using the Imager Scanner Engine

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

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

Available Laser Engines ...................................................................................................... 5-2

Supported Bar Code Symbologies ..................................................................................... 5-3

Activating the Engine...........................................................................................................5-4

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

Capturing Images ................................................................................................................5-7

Chapter 6 - System Settings

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

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

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

Menus - Modifying the Start Menu................................................................................. 6-5

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

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

Backlight ........................................................................................................................ 6-8

Memory........................................................................................................................ 6-10

Power...........................................................................................................................6-12

Remove Programs....................................................................................................... 6-14

Screen .........................................................................................................................6-15

Chapter 7 - Communication

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

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

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

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

Adding Programs via ActiveSync................................................................................... 7-4

Connections Tab .................................................................................................................7-6

Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network ................................................................. 7-7

Connecting the Terminal to an ISP...................................................................................... 7-7

Adding Programs From the Internet .................................................................................... 7-7

Using Infrared Communication ............................................................................................ 7-8

Connections Manager .......................................................................................................7-10

Network Cards...................................................................................................................7-12

Radio Manager ..................................................................................................................7-13

USB to PC ......................................................................................................................... 7-15

Chapter 8 - Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth

Bluetooth Radio ................................................................................................................... 8-1

Enabling the Bluetooth Radio ........................................................................................ 8-1

BTExplorer........................................................................................................................... 8-1

Accessing BTExplorer ...................................................................................................8-2

Using BTExplorer ................................................................................................................8-3

Connection Types................................................................................................................8-7

Device Types....................................................................................................................... 8-8

View Options .......................................................................................................................8-8

Menu Options ...................................................................................................................... 8-9

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Discovered Devices........................................................................................................... 8-10

Refreshing Discovered Devices................................................................................... 8-10

Making the Terminal Discoverable ..............................................................................8-10

Pairing ...............................................................................................................................8-13

Chapter 9 - Dolphin HomeBase Device

Overview.............................................................................................................................. 9-1

Front Panel ......................................................................................................................... 9-2

Back Panel .........................................................................................................................9-3

Bottom Panel Dimensions ................................................................................................... 9-4

Powering the HomeBase Device......................................................................................... 9-5

Charging the Main Battery................................................................................................... 9-7

ActiveSync Communication................................................................................................. 9-8

RS-232 Cables .................................................................................................................... 9-9

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

Chapter 10 - Dolphin QuadCharger Device

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

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

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

Inserting and Removing Battery Packs ............................................................................. 10-3

Supplying Power to the QuadCharger Device................................................................... 10-3

Charging Batteries............................................................................................................. 10-4

Recommendations for Storing Batteries............................................................................ 10-4

Using the Battery Analyzer ................................................................................................ 10-5

Bottom Panel ..................................................................................................................... 10-6

Mounting the QuadCharger Device ................................................................................... 10-6

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................. 10-7

Chapter 11 - Dolphin ChargeBase

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

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................11-2

Back Panel ........................................................................................................................11-3

Power Supply............................................................................................................... 11-3

Supplying Power to the ChargeBase................................................................................. 11-4

Inserting and Removing Terminals.................................................................................... 11-4

Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase ............................................................................11-5

Mounting the ChargeBase................................................................................................. 11-6

Chapter 12 - Cables Kits

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

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

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

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

Chapter 13 - Customer Support and Warranty

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

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

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Laser Safety Label

LASER LIGHT. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

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

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

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

Agency Information

Label Locations

Dolphin 7850 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your Dolphin mobile computer.

Dolphin 7850 802.11b/g (WLAN) & Bluetooth

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

Laser Safety Label

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

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

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

LED Safety Statement

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

The maximum power outputs for each diode are as follows:

• Illumination LED: 194.0 uW

• Aimer laser (5300 engine): 360.1 uW

• Aimer LED (5100 engine): 81.6 uW

Infrared LED Safety Statement

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

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UL and cUL Statement

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

Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals

Parameter Specification

U.S.A. Canada European Community

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

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

For further information, please contact:

Hand Held Products BV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc. Nijverheidsweg 9 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands

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

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FCC Compliance

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

Dolphin RF Terminal—802.11b/g

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet helpful: “Something About Interference.” This is available at FCC local regional offices. Our company is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by our company. The correction is the responsibility of the user. Use only shielded data cables with this system.

In accordance with FCC 15.21, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Honeywell may void the FCC authorization to operate the equipment.

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

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

(WLAN)

and/or Bluetooth

RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals—802.11b/g

Parameter Specification

U.S.A. Canada

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R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g

Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/ EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards as applicable:

Parameter Specification

R&TTE EN 300 328-2:2000

EN 301 489-1 (2002-08) EN 301 489-17 (2002-08) EN 60950:2000 EN 50361:2001

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

The equipment is intended for use throughout the European Community. PAN European Frequency Range: 2.402—2.480 GHz.

Restrictions in France are as follows:

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

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

(WLAN)

and/or Bluetooth

Canadian Compliance

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

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

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

For European Community Users

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

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information

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

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

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

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

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

Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices

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

Microwaves

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

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Getting Started

Out of the Box

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

• Dolphin 7850 mobile computer (the terminal)

• Main battery pack (7.4v, li-ion)

• Getting Started CD-ROM

• Dolphin 7850 Mobile Computer Quick Start Guide Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned

for service. For details, see Limited Warranty on page 13-3. If you ordered additional peripherals and accessories, verify that they are included with the order.

Step 1. Install the Main Battery Pack

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

Step 2. Charge the Batteries

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

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

You can use one of the following charging peripherals:

• Dolphin HomeBase Device

• Dolphin QuadCharger Device

• AC Adapter Cable

Step 3. Boot the Terminal

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

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

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Today Screen

Tap to adjust the volume

Tap to change the date and time

Tap to access the Start menu

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

Tap to see to customize your terminal

Tap to open a program recently used

Tap to open a program

Tap to see additional programs

Navigation bar

Start menu

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

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

Navigation Bar

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

Command Bar

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

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

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Using the Stylus

Note: To close the menu

without performing an action, tap the screen anywhere outside the menu.

The Results section displays the search results.

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

Tap Tap the touch panel once to open menu items and select options. Drag Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. Tap & hold Tap and hold the stylus on an item and a pop-up menu appears. On the pop-up menu, tap

the action of the task you want to perform.

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

Selecting Programs

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

Pop-Up Menus

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

1. Tap and hold the stylus on the item name. The pop-up menu appears.

2. Lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform.

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

Searching for Information

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

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Hardware Overview

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

Standard Terminal Configuration

• Windows Mobile 5.0

• PXA270 520MHz processor

• 64MB RAM X 64MB Synchronous Flash memory

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

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

• 5300 or 5100 Standard Range (SR) scan engine

• WLAN radio (Wi-Fi certified)

• Bluetooth radio

Additional Configuration Options

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

System Memory Additional 64MB of RAM (for a total of 128MB RAM); see Memory on page 6-10. Scan Engines 5100SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with bright green LED aimer

5300SR/SF VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern 5300HD VGA Area Imagers with High-Vis aiming pattern

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

Laser Engines Options

HP (High Performance) Laser scanner LR (Long Range) Laser scanner ALR (Advanced Long Range) Laser scanner

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

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Peripherals

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

Dolphin HomeBase™ Device

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

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

Dolphin QuadCharger™ Device

This four(4)-slot charging station for Li-ion battery packs can charge each battery in less than four(4) hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery, then displays remaining capacity.

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

Cables Kits

There are a number of cable kits that enable you to charge and communicate with other devices. For more information, see Cables Kits on page 12-1.

Dolphin ChargeBase

This charging bay holds up to four(4) Dolphin 7850 terminals. For more information, see Dolphin ChargeBase on page 11-1.

Mobile Mount

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

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Accessories

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

Battery Door Tether

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

Holster

The holster holds one terminal around the waist.

Li-ion Battery Pack

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

Protective Cover

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

Protective Rubber Boot

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

Screen Protectors

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

Stylus Three-Pack

This is a pack of three extra styluses.

Tote/Carry Bag

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

Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether

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

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Front Panel Features

Decode LED Scan LED

3.5 inch 1/4 VGA Touch Panel Display

Keyboard Protection Ribs

Decode and Scan LEDs

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

Keyboard Protection Ribs

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

Using the Keyboards on page 4-1.

Touch Panel Display

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

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

Dolphin terminals ship with screen protectors already installed. Screen protectors help prevent wear and damage to the touch panel; especially when used with applications that require highvolume interfacing with the touch panel. Screen protectors are subject to wear and tear. Therefore, inspect screen protectors regularly and replace them when worn or punctured.

Using sharp objects, such as paper clips, pencils, or ink pens and may cause damage

not covered by the warranty.

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Back Panel Features

Battery Door

DC Power Jack

Tether Holes

Battery Door

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

DC Power Jack

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

Cable on page 12-2.

Tether Holes

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

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Side Panel Features

Scan Trigger

Stylus Slot

Integrated Pistol-Grip

I/O Connector

Scan Engine Window

Angled Display

IrDA PortBeeper

I/O Connector

Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point

I/O Connector

Stylus Loop

Scan Engine Window

(with engine)

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

Angled Display

Beeper

Scan Engine Window

Integrated Pistol-Grip Handle

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

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

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

There are several scan engine configurations available; see

Using the Imager Scanner Engine on page 5-1.

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

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IrDA Port

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

Scan Trigger

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

Stylus Slot

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

Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point

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

Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether (Optional)

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

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

Battery Door Tether (Optional)

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

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

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

the leather strap out of the clip.

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

shown below.

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4. Remove the battery door.

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

6. Reattach the battery door.

7. Snap the leather strap into the clip.

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I/O Connector

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

• Powers the terminal.

• Charges the main battery.

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

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

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

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





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Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

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Rubber Bumpers

Front Rubber Bumpers

Pistol-Grip Rubber Bumpers

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

Front Rubber Bumpers

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

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Battery Power

Mechanical Switch

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

• The main battery pack installed under the battery door on the back panel.

• The backup battery located inside the terminal.

Both batteries work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is used over long periods of time.

Main Battery Pack

Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Honeywell. Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by

Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty.

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

Installing the Main Battery Pack

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

Mechanical Switch

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

When the battery door is removed, it no longer presses on the mechanical switch, which automatically suspends terminal operation. The terminal will not resume normal operations again until the battery door is re-fastened.

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

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

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Charging Options

When the battery is installed in the terminal, you can insert the terminal into any one of the following peripherals to charge the main battery pack:

• Dolphin HomeBase Device (see page 9-1)

• Dolphin ChargeBase (see page 11-1)

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

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

• Dolphin QuadCharger Device (see page 10-1)

• Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase device

Charge Time

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

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

Internal Backup Battery

Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 3.6V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset when you remove the main battery

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

Note: Even if the internal backup battery fails, data and programs stored in Flash memory are not totally lost, but

the terminal does automatically cold boot when you install a fully charged battery pack and you need to reset the real-time clock.

Charging

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

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

Guidelines

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

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

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

Managing Battery Power

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

Note: If the main battery is low and the terminal is in suspend mode, pressing the SCAN trigger does not wake the

Dolphin terminal; you must replace the discharged battery with a fully charged battery.

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Default Critical and Low Battery Points

Dolphin terminals are programmed to display warnings when the battery reaches critical and low battery points. The following registry entry sets both warning points: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power]

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

“LowBatt”=19 (25%)

This sets the Low Battery point to 25% (19 hex=25 decimal). When the battery hits the

percentage charge specified here, the user is notified by this icon in the Navigation bar .

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

“CriticalBatt”=a (10%)

This sets the Critical Battery point to 10% (a hex= 0 decimal). When the battery hits the

percentage charge specified here, the user is notified by this icon in the Navigation bar .

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

Setting Critical and Low Battery Points

Developers can re-reset the default battery points in the RegEdit Power Tool.

1. Tap Start > Power Tools > RegEdit.

2. Drill-down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > System > CurrentControlSet > Control > Power. The

CriticalBatt and LowBatt values appear in the list.

3. Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning)

to 99 (would warn whenever the charge drops below 99%).

4. Tap OK to save changes.

Note: For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is

available for download at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

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Checking Battery Power

Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.

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

Storage Guidelines

To maintain optimal battery performance, follow these storage guidelines:

• Avoid storing batteries outside the specified range of -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40°C) or in extremely high humidity.

• For prolonged storage, do not keep batteries stored in a charger that is connected to a power source.

Guidelines for Battery Pack Use and Disposal

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

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

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

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

• Don’t use a battery in any other manner outside its intended use in Dolphin terminals and peripherals.

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

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

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

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

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

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Resetting the Terminal

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

Soft Reset (Warm Boot)

A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to respond, 2) after installing software applications that require a reboot, or 3) after making changes to certain system settings.

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

and the decode and scan LEDs flash for approximately three seconds.

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

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)

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

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

and the decode and scan LEDs light for approximately three seconds.

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

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

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

Suspend Mode

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

time. You can set this time period in the Power setting. For details, see the Advanced Tab section of the

Power (see page 6-12) setting.

To Put the Terminal in Suspend Mode

Press the Blue + Backlight keys. You should put the terminal in suspend mode when you change the battery pack; see Installing the Main Battery Pack on page 3-11.

To Resume Terminal Operation

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

• Press the Backlight key .

• Press the Scan Trigger (see page 3-6).

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Troubleshooting

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

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

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

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Technical Specifications

Feature Description

Basic Features

Form Factor: Purpose-built, compact, handle-style mobile computer

Operating System: Windows Mobile 5.0

Development Environment:

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

Third Party Software: SOTI MobiControl (remote device management), PowerNet™ Terminal Emulation

(TNVT, 3270, 5250), and ITScriptNet™

CPU: Intel PXA 270 520 MHz

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

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

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

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

Keyboards: 24-key calculator-style numeric with scrolling alpha

38-key calculator-style numeric with full alpha

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

Power

Battery: Main: Lithium-ion 7.4V, 14.1 watt hour, hot-swappable battery pack

Backup: Internal 3.6V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery saves RAM data for

30-minutes during main battery change

Run Time (estimated): WLAN: 10+ hours at 1 scan/6 sec, 1 data package logged every scan, 802.11b/g

continuous connection, display backlight on full

Stand-by Time: Device suspend mode: 8 days minimum

Charging: 9.5V AC input through handle charge port or USB/Serial connector, four(4) hours

recharge

Charging Peripherals: AC wall adapter, Charge/Communication cable, single bay Home Base, 4 bay

Charge Base, battery QuadCharger

Wireless Radios

WLAN Standard: 802.11b/g

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Technical Specifications

Feature Description

WLAN Security: WEP, WPA Personal/Enterprise, WPA2 Personal/Enterprise, EAP-TLS, TTLS,

LEAP, PEAP, Cisco CCX compliant (pending)

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

Co-Located/ Operational:

Physical

Operating Temperature: Standard configuration: 14°–122°F / -10°–50°C nominal; -4° (-20°C) with

Construction:

Two radios: WLAN/WPAN

reduced runtime Optional Bluetooth configuration: 32°–104°F / 0°–40°C

• Magnesium alloy internal chassis with component shock mounts

• Engineering-grade polycarbonate outer housing

• Integrated rubber over-molded handle

Structural:

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

• Exceeds 2000 3 ft. (1m) tumbles

Environmental:

Dimensions: Main housing: 7.1 in. Long X 3.3 in. Wide X 1.4 in. Deep

Weight: Approximately 22 oz./684g

IP64 rated for blown dust/water intrusion

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

Warranty: Standard: 2 years

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BKSP

ESC

TAB

SFT

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

[]

–

F10

VOL

DEL INS

BKTAB

START

VOL

ALPHA

“

Using the Keyboards

Overview

The keyboard buttons are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability. The keyboard panel is backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting conditions. There are two keyboard options:

24-Key Keyboard (see page 4-4) 38-Key Keyboard (see page 4-7)

VOL

ALPH

ESC

ST ART

DEL

BKSP

SFT

VOL

INS

BKTAB

TA B

F10

Calculator Style Numbering

Both keyboards default to numeric mode and feature calculator-style numbering.

LEDs

The LEDs in the center of the keyboard work with the on-board imager scanner engine. Both LEDs are user-programmable. Their default behavior is as follows:

Scan LED The LED on the right lights red when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications. Decode LED The LED on the left lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.

For more information, see Using the Imager Scanner Engine on page 5-1.

Color-Coding

Keyboard overlays are color-coded to indicate the functions performed or characters typed when the color-coded key is pressed with the red or blue modifier key.

Key Types

In addition to the standard number and letter keys, both keyboards contain three types of keys:

1. Function Keys: Using the Function Keys (see page 4-2)

2. Navigation Keys: Using the Navigation Keys (see page 4-3)

3. Modifier Keys: Using the Modifier Keys (see page 4-3)

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Using the Function Keys

Function keys perform specific functions and usually have the name of the function they perform.

Name Key Function

Backlight Toggles the keyboard backlight on and off.

Backspace (BKSP)

Backtab (BKTAB)

Delete (DEL)

Escape Cancels an action.

OK Functions as an Enter key.

Resume Resume the terminal by pressing Blue + Backlight.

To backspace, press Red + left arrow. Backspace moves the cursor back one space and deletes each time the key combination is pressed. If you are typing text, a character is deleted each time you backspace.

To backtab, press the Blue + TAB. Backtab moves the cursor back to the previous tab stop or field (on a form or application window).

To delete, press Blue + ESC. Deletes the next character forward. One character is deleted each time the key combination is pressed.

Note: You can also press the Scan trigger on the handle.

Space (SP) To space, press Red + right arrow. Space moves the cursor one space forward. If

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

Tab Moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field (on a form or application window).

Note: There is no SCAN key on the Dolphin 7850 terminal keyboard; scanning is initiated with the Scan Trigger

(page 3-6).

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Using the Navigation Keys

Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you to navigate the cursor through an application screen.

Press To …

Move the cursor up one row or line. Move the cursor down one row or line.

Move the cursor one character to the right.

Move the cursor one character to the left.

The navigation keys perform additional system functions when pressed in combination with the Blue and Red modifier keys. For details, see the key combination tables for the 24-Key Keyboard (page 4-4) and the 38-Key Keyboard (page 4-7).

Additional functionality of the navigation keys varies according to the application in use.

Using the Modifier Keys

Modifier keys modify the next key pressed to perform functions or type special characters. The keyboards are color-coded to match the Blue and Red modifier keys.

Name Key Function

Shift Provides shift functionality for application windows.

Tap once to modify the next letter pressed. Tap twice for caps lock.

Blue & Red

Alpha On the 38-key keyboard, the Alpha key toggles the keyboard

Modifies the next key pressed. The overlay of each keyboard is color-coded to indicate the character typed or function performed with both keys.

between alpha and numeric modes.

Keyboard Mode Indicator

Dolphin terminals have a Keyboard Status Power Tool (Start > Power Tools > Keyboard Status) that displays an icon in the Navigation bar to indicate if the keyboard is in alpha or number mode. Keyboard Status is active by default.

Indicates that the keyboard is in numeric mode.

Indicates that the keyboard is in alpha mode, uppercase.

Indicates that the keyboard is in alpha mode, lowercase.

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24-Key Keyboard

BKSP

ESC

TAB

SFT

GHI

PQRS

ABC

JKL

TUV

DEF

MNO

WXYZ

[]

–

F10

VOL

DEL INS

BKTAB

START

VOL

ALPHA

“

Power

Backlight key

Modifier

keys

Alpha Lock

Escape

key

OK key

Navigation keys

Ta b key

Shift key

LED LED

Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes

The 24-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the number keys.

• Double-tap the Blue modifier key to toggle between alpha and numeric modes.

• Single-tap the Blue modifier key to toggle to alpha or numeric mode only for the next key pressed. The keyboard returns to the previous state before the next key pressed.

• Press and hold the Blue modifier key to toggle to alpha or numeric mode for all keys pressed until the Blue modifier key is released.

Alpha Mode

Alpha mode is when you type the letters or characters indicated in blue on the number keys. Please note that when typing in alpha mode, 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.

You can still use the Blue modifier key for regular Blue key combinations in alpha mode; just press the Blue modifier key and the next key. For combinations, see 38-Key Keyboard on page 4-7.

Shift Functionality in Alpha Mode

The SFT key performs all the normal windows shift key functions alpha mode, including capitalizing one letter. On the 24-key keyboard, the SFT key also toggles caps lock on and off.

• Single-tap the SFT key to modify the next key pressed; if this is a letter, that letter is capitalized.

• Double-tap the SFT key to toggle caps lock on and off in alpha mode.

Note: Check the mode indicator (see Keyboard Mode Indicator on page 4-3) in the Navigation bar to see what mode

the keyboard is in.

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24-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations

Key Blue Mode Num Mode Num Shift

ESC Delete ESC ESC

SFT *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift

Blue ***Toggle Num/Alpha Blue Mode ***Toggle Num/Alpha

Red Red Mode; see 24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations on page 4-6.

Asterisk Start menu * *

Light Suspend Keyboard Light Keyboard Light

Left Left Left

Up Volume up Up Up

Down Volume down Down Down

Right Insert Right Right

OK OK OK OK

Tab Backtab Tab Tab

Period - ; : . >

Comma @ ? ! , <

0 + [ ] 0 )

1 pqrs or PQRS 1 !

2 tuv or TUV 2 @

3 wxyz or WXYZ 3 #

4 ghi or GHI 4 $

5 jkl or JKL 5 %

6 mno or MNO 6 ^

7 / \ _ 7 &

8 abc or ABC 8 *

9 def or DEF 9 (

*Toggles uppercase and lowercase only on a double-tap. **Single-tap SFT changes the mode for only the next character. Double-tap SFT key to change mode for all keys pressed after. ***Toggles numeric and alpha modes only on a double-tap.

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24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations

Key Red Mode Alpha Base Alpha Shift Alpha Caplock Alpha Shift Caplock

ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC ESC

SFT *Toggle Upper/

Lower/Shift

Blue ***Toggle Num/

Red Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode

Asterisk #****

Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light

Left Backspace Left Left Left Left

Up Page Up Up Up Up Up

Down Page Down Down Down Down Down

Right Space Right Right Right Right

OK OK OK OK OK OK

Tab Ta b Tab Tab Ta b

Period = - ; : - ; : - ; : - ; :

Comma “ @ ? ! @ ? ! @ ? ! @ ? !

*Toggle Upper/ Lower/Shift

Alpha

*Toggle Upper/ Lower/Shift

***Toggle Num/ Alpha

*Toggle Upper/ Lower/Shift

***Toggle Num/ Alpha

*Toggle Upper/Lower/ Shift

***Toggle Num/Alpha

0 F10 + [ ] + { } + [ ] + { }

1 F7 pqrs PQRS PQRS pqrs

2 F8 tuv TUV TUV tuv

3 F9 wxyz WXYZ WXYZ wxyz

4 F4 ghi GHI GHI ghi

5 F5 jkl JKL JKL jkl

6 F6 mno MNO MNO mno

7 F1 / \ _ { } _ / \ _ { } _

8 F2 abc ABC ABC abc

9 F3 def DEF DEF def

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38-Key Keyboard

F10

BKSP

TA B

ESC

ALPH

SFT

ST ART

DEL

VOL

INS

BKTAB

Escape

key

Power

Backlight key

OK key

Navigation keys

Ta b key

Alpha indicators

Modifier

keys

Shift key

LED LED

Alpha Lock

Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes

The 38-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the number keys. Alpha mode is when you type the letter indicated on the overlay when you press the number key.

Alpha Mode

Single-tap the ALPH key to toggle to alpha or numeric mode only for the next key pressed.

Shift Functionality in Alpha Mode

The SFT key performs all the normal windows shift key functions in alpha mode, including capitalizing one letter. On the 38-key keyboard, the SFT key also toggles caps lock on and off.

• Single-tap the SFT key to modify the next key pressed; if this is a letter, that letter is capitalized.

• Double-tap the SFT key to toggle caps lock on and off in alpha mode.

Note: Check the mode indicator (see Keyboard Mode Indicator on page 4-3) in the Navigation bar to see what mode

the keyboard is in.

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38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations

Key Blue Mode Alpha Base Alpha Shift Alpha Caplock Alpha Shift Caplock

ESC Delete ESC ESC ESC ESC

SFT *Toggle Upper/

Lower/Shift

Blue Blue Mode Blue Mode Blue Mode Blue Mode

Red Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode Red Mode

ALPH Start Num Mode Num Mode Num Mode Num Mode

Light Suspend Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light Keyboard Light

Left Left Left Left Left

Up Volume up Up Up Up Up

Down Volume down Down Down Down Down

Right Insert Right Right Right Right

OK OK OK OK OK OK

Tab Backtab Tab Tab Tab Tab

Period pPP p

Comma rRRr

*Toggle Upper/ Lower/Shift

*Toggle Upper/Lower/ Shift

0 qQQq

1 kKKk

2 lLLl

3 mMM m

4 fFFf

5 gGGg

6 hHHh

7 aAAa

8 bBBb

9 cCCc

- dDD d

+ iII i

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38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations

Key Blue Mode Alpha Base Alpha Shift Alpha Caplock Alpha Shift Caplock

\ nNNn

/ sSSs

F1 uUUu

F2 *vVVv

F3 @w W W w

F4 #x XX x

F5 yYYy

F6 zZZ z

F7 tTTt

F8 oOOo

F9 jJJj

F10 eEEe

*Toggle Upper/Lower only on a double-tap. **Single-tap of SFT key changes shift mode for just the next character. Double-tap of SFT key toggles Caplock. ***Single tap of BLUE key changes mode for just the next character. Double tap toggles Num/Alpha.

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38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations

Key Blue Mode Num Mode Num Shift

ESC Delete ESC ESC

SFT *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift *Toggle Upper/Lower/Shift

Blue Blue Mode Blue Mode

Red Red Mode Red Mode

ALPH Start Alpha Mode Alpha Mode

Light Suspend Keyboard Light Keyboard Light

Left Left Left

Up Volume up Up Up

Down Volume down Down Down

Right Insert Right Right

OK OK OK OK

Tab Backtab Tab Tab

Period .>

Comma "<

0 0)

1 1!

2 2@

3 3#

4 4$

5 5%

6 6^

7 7&

8 8*

9 9(

- --

+ ++

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38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations

Key Blue Mode Num Mode Num Shift

\ \}

/ /{

F1 F1 F1

F2 *F2F2

F3 @F3F3

F4 #F4F4

F5 F5 F5

F6 F6 F6

F7 F7 F7

F8 F8 F8

F9 F9 F9

F10 F19 F10

*Toggle Upper/Lower only on a double-tap.

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Using the Imager Scanner Engine

Overview

The Dolphin terminal houses a compact imager scanner engine that uses Adaptus™ Imaging Technology

5.0 which instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming and decoding. This engine can also capture digital images, such as signatures and pictures of damaged inventory.

Available Engines

5100 Standard Range (5100SR) 5300 Standard Range (5300SR)

8.3 mil Linear

Working Range:

Near 3.5 in.

Far 7.6 in.

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

(8.9 cm)

(19.3 cm)

5100 Smart Focus (5100SF) 5300 Smart Focus (5300SF)

6.6 mil PDF417

Working Range:

Near

Far

(.017 cm) (.019 cm) (.025 cm) (.025 cm) (.033 cm) (.038 cm)

2.7 in. (6.8 cm)

5.9 in. (14.9 cm)

10 mil PDF417

3.1 in. (7.9 cm)

9 in. (22.9 cm)

7.5 mil Linear

2.4 in. (6.1 cm)

6.4 in. (16.2 cm)

13 mil UPC 15 mil

Data Matrix

2.1 in. (5.3 cm)

13.2 in. (33.5 cm)

10 mil Linear

2.1 in. (5.3 cm)

7.5 in. (19 cm)

2.3 in.

5.8 cm)

10.2 in. (25.9 cm)

10 mil PDF417

2.1 in. (5.3 cm)

7.5 in. (19 cm)

15 mil QR 35 mil

MaxiCode

3.1 in. (7.9 cm)

8.8 in. (22.4 cm)

13 mil UPC 15 mil

1.9 in. (4.8 cm)

8.8 in. (22.3 cm)

2.0 in. (5.1 cm)

13.0 in. (33 cm)

Data Matrix

1.7 in. (4.3 cm)

7.4 in. (18.8 cm)

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Available Laser Engines

In the future, you will be able to select one of the following laser engines for the Dolphin 7850 terminals:

High Performance (HP)

5 mil 55 mil

reflective

Working Range:

Near 2.75 in

(0.07 m)

Far 7 in

(0.17 m)

Long Range (LR)

10 mil 100 mil

Working Range:

Near 10 in

(0.25 m)

Far 24 in

(0.6 m)

Advanced Long Range (ALR)

13 mil 100 mil

5 in (0.13 m)

50 in (1.27 m)

reflective

66 in (1.67 m)

232 in (5.9 m)

reflective

Working Range:

Near 18 in

(0.45 m)

Far 39 in

(1 m)

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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-8 EAN-13 GS1-128 GS1 Databar Interleaved 2 or 5

2D Symbologies Aztec

Codablock Code 16K Code 49 Composite Data Matrix GS1 Databar MaxiCode Micro PDF OCR PDF417 QR Code

Composite Codes Aztec Mesa

Codablock F EAN·UCC GS1 Databar-14

ISBT 128 Matrix 2 of 5 MSI Plessey PosiCode Straight 2 of 5 IATA Straight 2 of 5 Industrial Telepen Trioptic Code UPC UPC-A UPC-E

OCR OCR US Money Font

MICR (E 13 B) and SEMI Font OCR-A OCR-B

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

Scan Trigger

The Dolphin terminal features a scan trigger on the front of the integrated pistol-grip handle that activates the scan engine.

Using Demos

Demos are software utilities loaded on all Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced features of the terminal. Two Demos feature the scan engine: Image Demo and Scan Demo.

To access these demos, tap Start > Demos,

•Select Image Demo to verify imaging, or

•Select Scan Demo to verify decoding.

For more information about Demos, refer to the Dolphin Demos User’s Guide, which is available for download from www.honeywell.com/aidc.

LEDs

The LEDs in the center of both keyboards (for location, see LEDs on page 4-1) light when using the scan engine.

Scan LED The LED on the right lights red when you press the scan trigger in scanning applications. Decode LED The LED on the left lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.

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Decoding

Sample 128 Sample PDF417

Code 128 PDF417 Test Message

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 support omni-directional aiming, which means 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 (e.g., 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 Start > Demos > Scan Demo.

2. Position the Dolphin terminal over one of the sample bar codes on page 5-5.

A range of 4–10 inches (10–25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.

3. Project the aiming pattern by pressing and holding the Scan trigger. The Scan LED lights red

4. Center the aiming beam over the bar code. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the bar

code to achieve optimal decoding; see Omni-Directional Scanning on page 5-6.

5. Release the Scan trigger.

6. 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:

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Omni-Directional Scanning

Dolphin terminals support omni-directional scanning. In general, the aiming pattern or beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the bar code and

larger when farther from the bar code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements (mil size) should be read closer to the terminal whereas larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the terminal.

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

5300 High-Vis Aiming Pattern

The red high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code.

5100 Green Aiming Beam

The green aiming beam projects outward in a straight line across the bar code.

Laser Engines (HP, LR, and ALR)

Laser engines do not support omni-directional scanning. To achieve a successful scan, you must align the scanner horizontal to the bar code. A red beam appears

across the bar code when the bar code has been read.

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Capturing Images

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 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 slight degradation 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 such as BMP, JPG and PNG. The default file format for images is a grayscale JPG. To obtain the highest quality images, take grayscale images.

File Size

Digital images have a maximum image size of 640 x 480 pixels and an image definition up to a 256 grayscale. 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.

Taking an Image

1. Tap Start > Demos > Image Demo.

2. Point the Dolphin terminal at the object.

3. Press the scan trigger to activate the engine. The screen displays a preview of the object.

4. Adjust the Dolphin terminal’s position until the preview on the screen appears as you want it to

appear in the image.

5. Hold the Dolphin terminal still and release the Scan trigger. The screen flashes and the captured

image appears on the screen.

6. By default, the image is saved to the My Device folder (Start > Programs > File Explorer > My

Device). To save the image to another location, tap File > Save As.

High-Vis Aiming Pattern

If your Dolphin terminal is configured with an 5300 imager, you can enable the aiming pattern for imaging in the Image Demo application. For details about the aiming pattern, see Omni-Directional Scanning on page 5-6.

1. Tap Start > Demos > Imaging Demo > Options menu > Aimer.

2. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging.

Uploading Images

Image files can be transmitted to a host workstation via

• Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral, or

• Over your wireless radio network.

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Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab

System Settings

Overview

Customizable settings are available from the Start menu. Tap Start > Settings and the Settings screen opens displaying the Personal tab. Settings consists of three tabs: Personal, System, and Connections.

Tab Description

Personal The Personal tab provides access to personal configuration programs.

For details, see Personal Settings on page 6-2.

System The Systems tab provides action to programs that monitor and adjust major system

functions. For details, see System Settings on page 6-7.

Connections The Connections tab provides access to most of the terminal’s communication options.

For details, see the Connections Tab (see page 7-6) in the Communication chapter.

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Personal Settings

To access the Personal tab, go to Start > Settings. The screen opens displaying the Personal tab.

Icon Description See Page

Buttons Programs hardware buttons to launch applications or execute commands. 6-3

Input Customizes the SIP. For details. 6-4

Lock Provides password protection for certain programs on the terminal. N/A

Menus Customizes what appears on the Start and New menus. 6-5

Owner Information

Sounds & Notifications

Today Customizes the look and the information displayed on the Today screen. N/A

Stores your contact information. This information will appear on the Today screen.

Sets the sound volume, enables and disables sounds for specific actions, and sets sound parameters for system notifications.

N/A

Note: Personal settings are stored in RAM memory and are replaced by system defaults after each hard reset. For

more information about resets, see Resetting the Terminal on page 3-15.

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Buttons

The Buttons setting programs keyboard buttons to launch applications or execute commands. The default button assignments that appear on the Buttons window are inactive until you enable the HotKeys Power Tool.

You must enable the HotKeys Power Tool to activate the button assignments in the Buttons setting.

1. Tap Start > Power Tools.

2. Tap the HotKeys icon once .

3. HotKeys is enabled and the button assignments in the Buttons setting are active.

4. Verify the button assignment by tapping the button on the keyboard.

For more information about HotKeys, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download from www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Changing Button Assignments

1. After HotKeys is enabled, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Buttons.

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

You cannot add hardware buttons to this window.

2. Tap on the name of the application in the Assignment column and select a program or command in

the Assign a program drop down list.

3. Tap OK to save.

Available Programs

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 6-5.

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Commands

The Assign a program list also contains the following commands:

Command Description

<Input Panel> Opens the soft input panel.

<None> Nothing happens when the button is pressed.

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

<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.

<Today> Opens the Today screen.

Input Panel Options

You can set input options by going to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input. The following graphics are the tab windows where you can customize the SIP (Soft Input Panel) to your preferences:

Input tab Word Completion tab Options tab

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Menus - Modifying the Start Menu

You can add existing programs you use often, such as File Explorer, to the Start menu for faster access. You are not installing the program, just enabling the user to access the program from the Start menu.

You can add a program to the Start Menu three ways: directly by using the Menus setting, or creating and pasting shortcuts in File Explorer on the terminal or the workstation (and using ActiveSync to transfer to the shortcut to the terminal).

Note: Only seven applications total are allowed on the Start menu.

Using the Menu System Setting

1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus > Start Menu tab.

2. Tap the check box for the program you want to add and tap OK to save.

3. Tap the Start menu to verify that the program appears on it.

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 desktop computer 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/Copy 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 Start > Programs > File Explorer, and navigate to the program.

File Explorer opens to My Documents by default; to see a list of all folders, tap the folder name and then My Device.

2. In File Explorer, navigate to the \Program Files folder. Tap and hold on a program, then select Copy

on the pop-up menu.

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3. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu folder (My Device > Windows > Start

Menu), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu.

4. The shortcut is now in the folder.

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

Using Windows Explorer

Here, you are performing the same basic process as on the terminal, except that you are using the Explore utility in ActiveSync (Windows Explorer) to copy and paste the shortcut from the workstation to the terminal. For more details using Explore in ActiveSync, see Exploring the Terminal from the

Workstation on page 7-4.

1. Using a Dolphin peripheral, connect the terminal to the workstation via ActiveSync.

2. On the workstation, when ActiveSync opens after connecting, tap Explore. Windows Explorer

opens to the files on the terminal.

3. Navigate to the program.

4. Right-click on the program and select Create Shortcut.

5. Select the shortcut, right-click, and select Cut.

6. Navigate to the Start Menu folder (\Windows\Start Menu).

7. Right-click on an empty area and select Paste Shortcut.

8. On the terminal, tap the Start menu and verify that program appears.

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System Settings

The System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters. To access the System tab, go to Start > Settings > System tab.

• About (see page 6-7)

• Backlight (see page 6-8)

• Certificates (see page 6-9)

• Clock & Alarms (see page 6-9)

• GPS Settings (see page 6-9)

• Memory (see page 6-10)

• Power (see page 6-12)

• Remove Programs (see page 6-14)

• Regional Settings (see page 6-13)

• Screen (see page 6-15)

About

The About system setting displays specific information about what is loaded on the terminal on three tab windows:

Tab Description

Version Tab Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor of the

terminal. The processor for the Dolphin 7850 terminal is an Intel XScale PXA 270 520MHz processor.

Device ID Tab Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It is important

to know this information to identify the terminal when connecting to the network.

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

Copyrights Tab Displays important copyright information.

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Backlight

The backlight for the color display is user-defined. Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Backlight.There are two tabs: Battery and External; the options

on each tab are the same.

The Battery tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is running on battery power. The External tab determines display backlight settings when the terminal is powered by an external

source, such as a charge cable.

Brightness Tab

The Brightness tab determines the brightness of the display backlight when it’s on.

To disable the backlight, check Disable backlight. Tap OK to save all changes.

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Certificates

Certificates shows you the network certificates recognized by the operating system. There are personal and root certificates; each has its own tab.

It is important to verify that the operating system acknowledges your certificate. If the certificate does not appear on one of these tabs, the operating system does see it, and it will not function properly during the network authentication process.

For more information, see Certificates on page 8-12.

Clock & Alarms

Clock & Alarms sets the system clock. Appointments, scheduled events, and any function on a schedule runs off this setting. You need to set the time and date after each hard reset. You can also access this setting by tapping the date on the Today screen.

GPS Settings

GPS Settings is a Microsoft GPS tool.

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Memory

Dolphin terminals have two types of memory: volatile and non-volatile. Each type of memory has its own options.

Volatile

Data stored in volatile memory does not persist through cold boots; see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page

3-15. Volatile memory is used for running and storing programs as well as storing program data and is

also known as RAM memory. The Dolphin 7850 terminal has 64MB of volatile memory by default.

Non-Volatile

Data stored in non-volatile Flash memory does persist through cold boots. The Dolphin 7850 terminal can have 64MB or 128MB of non-volatile memory depending in your configuration.

IPSM (Internal Persistent Storage Manager) is the on-board Flash memory. Because this memory is nonvolatile, data and programs stored in IPSM are not affected when power is removed or a cold boot launched. For this reason, default programs and files for Dolphin terminals such as Autoinstall are stored in IPSM.

Use the Memory system setting to check memory usage after you receive warning messages about memory. There are three tabs: Main, Storage Card, and Running Programs.

Main Tab

This tab displays current capacity and usage of the 64MB or 128MB of on-board, volatile memory.

Field Description

Columns Storage: The part of RAM memory used for storing programs and program data.

Program: The part of RAM memory used to run programs.

Total Displays the current MB of memory allocated for Storage and Program use.

In use Displays the total MB of that allocated memory being used in Storage and

Program memory functions.

Free Displays the total MB of memory available for Storage and Programs use.

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Storage Card Tab

This tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the selected memory type: IPSM or Storage Card. Select the memory type from the drop-down list. IPSM is selected by default.

Field Description

Total storage card… The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory.

In use The MB currently being used.

Free The MB that is still available for use.

Drop-down list IPSM—When IPSM is selected in the drop-down list, the Storage Card tab

displays the IPSM memory capacity and usage statistics.

Running Programs Tab

This tab displays the running software programs using storage memory. Check this tab when you are receiving out of memory errors or when the mobile computer is running slowly. Select a program in the list and tap Stop to stop it from running (and therefore from using memory). Tap Stop All to automatically stop all running programs.

Anytime you stop a running program, it frees up volatile memory. Be advised that, when you stop a program here, any unsaved data in that program is lost. To free up memory

without risking data loss, return to the running program, save your data, and close the application.

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Find Link

Find searches for large files using storage memory. Clicking Find opens the Search program with Larger than 64KB already selected in the Type field. Enter the search criteria and tap Search.

Power

Battery Tab

For more information about the terminal’s batteries, see Battery Power on page 3-11.

Advanced Tab Determines the amount of time that elapses before the terminal automatically goes into

suspend mode; see Suspend Mode on page 3-15. You have the option of selecting time periods for both battery and external power.

Field

On battery power Select the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before

On external power Select the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before

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Description

the terminal goes into suspend mode when running on battery power.

the terminal goes into suspend mode when running on external power.

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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 Today 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 change a specific setting, tap on one of the tabs, make the change and tap OK to save it. You need to show reboot the terminal for the changes take effect.

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Remove Programs

The Remove Programs settings enables you to remove programs installed on the terminal. Use this setting to troubleshoot when you receive messages that the device is out of memory. The programs removed in the Remove Programs setting are removed from volatile memory.

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 and the total storage memory adjusts.

Total storage memory available—The available memory adjusts automatically when a program is removed; see Memory on page 6-10.

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Screen

Note: By default, dynamic screen rotation (i.e., the ability to switch between landscape and portrait orientation) is

disabled on Dolphin 7850 terminals.

Alignment Tab

Tap Align Screen to re-align the screen. Remember, you first align the screen at bootup. You would need to re-align the screen again if tapping buttons or icons with the stylus no longer seems to work appropriately.

ClearType Tab

Dolphin terminals support ClearType font rendering. ClearType 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/ cleartype/what.htm?fname=%20&fsize=

Text Size Tab

Adjusts font scaling within certain views of the Today screen, Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, and Tasks. This means that you can increase or decrease the point size of the font on application windows.

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This is the default font size setting. 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.

Default Font Size Largest Font Size

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Communication

Communication Options

Dolphin terminals offer a number of communication options including Microsoft ActiveSync, infrared, and wireless radios.

I/O Connector

The industrial-grade, 17-pin, mechanical connector on the bottom panel (see I/O Connector on page 3-9) connects the terminal to a series of Dolphin peripherals that connect to a host workstation via USB (1.1 or higher).

When the terminal is connected to a host workstation in this way, you can use ActiveSync to communicate between the host and the terminal. For more information about communicating with ActiveSync, see Using ActiveSync on page 7-3.

IrDA Port

The IrDA port enables the Dolphin terminal to transmit data via pulses of infrared light to and from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as printers, PCs, and even other Dolphin terminals.

For more information about communicating via the IrDA port, see Using Infrared

Communication on page 7-8.

Wireless Radios

Dolphin 7850 terminals can be equipped with a WLAN and/or Bluetooth radio. When the terminal’s radios are enabled, you can connect the terminal to a wireless network for communication.

For more information about enabling the radios, see Radio Manager on page 7-13.

Software Communication Programs

Dolphin terminals are shipped with the following communication software programs installed.

Microsoft ActiveSync v4.1 or Higher

Microsoft ActiveSync is a tool that enables mobile computing devices to exchange and synchronize application data with a desktop computer. For more information, see Using

ActiveSync on page 7-3.

Remote Access Services (RAS)

RAS is a feature built into Windows NT that enables users to log into an NT-based LAN using a modem, X.25 connection or WAN link. RAS is fully supported and allows the use of Point-toPoint Protocol (PPP) or Serial Line IP (SLIP) connections for network connectivity.

To establish a RAS connection, enable the terminal’s radio(s) in the Radio Manager (see page 7-13), set the terminal up on a wireless network, then activate the RASMan Power Tool by tapping Start > Power Tools > RASMan.

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

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Default Com Port Assignments

The Dolphin terminal ships with the com ports assigned as follows:

Com Port Assignment

1 Serial port; this is the I/O connector on the bottom panel.

See I/O Connector on page 3-9.

2 Bluetooth Module

If there is no Bluetooth hardware installed on the terminal, this com port is unassigned.

3 Raw Infrared

4 Unassigned

5 USB virtual serial port

6 IrDA, if IrDA is enabled. If IrDA is disabled, this com port becomes available.

7, 8, & 9 Unassigned

These are virtual com ports that are available for selection only when connecting to devices that use virtual com ports, such as Bluetooth.

Installing Additional Software

Dolphin terminals ship with the operating system, radio drivers, and custom Honeywell software loaded onto the device. 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 Mobile device.

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

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

The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile website: www.microsoft.com/ windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/

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

Mobile 5.0 and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

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

• Adding Programs via ActiveSync, page 7-4.

• Adding Programs From the Internet, page 7-7.

• Adding Programs via Infrared, page 7-9.

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Using ActiveSync

For USB communication, check Allow USB connections.

For RS-232 communication, connect to COM1.

ActiveSync communication happens through the I/O connector on the bottom panel (see I/O Connector on page 3-9) when the terminal is connected to a Dolphin communication peripheral such as the Dolphin HomeBase device or a charge/communication cable.

Hardware Requirements

• Dolphin HomeBase device or Dolphin communication cable: USB or RS-232

• Power Adapter Cable from Honeywell

Software Requirements

To synchronize, ActiveSync 4.1 or higher must be installed and configured for the appropriate communication type on the host workstation 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 4.1 or higher is not installed on the host workstation, install it from the Getting Started CD that came with the Dolphin terminal. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the host workstation and follow the directions on your screen. You can also download the most current version of ActiveSync from www.microsoft.com and install.

The host workstation must have Windows XP installed.

Note: The HomeBase device does not support Windows

does not support USB. *Windows 98 Second Edition provides full USB support.

98 Second Edition*, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows

NT when using a USB connection

because Windows

Setting Up the Host Workstation

To sync successfully, ActiveSync must be configured for same communication type on the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. ActiveSync must be setup on your desktop computer initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time.

Verify that ActiveSync on the host workstation has selected the appropriate communication type by opening ActiveSync and clicking File > Connection Settings.

Note: You can have both USB and RS-232 selected in the software without affecting processing. However, your

hardware setup should use only RS-232 or USB, not both.

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Setting Up the Terminal

When communicating via ActiveSync, 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.

You need to connect the Dolphin peripheral to the host workstation, then connect the Dolphin terminal to the peripheral. ActiveSync should attempt to connect automatically and self-configure to RS-232 or USB. Dolphin terminals default to USB communication.

Verify the connection setting on the Dolphin terminal by tapping Start > Programs > ActiveSync > Menu > Connections.

USB The default workstation synchronization value for USB communication is ‘USB

Connection.

RS-232 The default workstation synchronization value for RS-232 communication ‘115200 Default.

Synchronizing with the Host Workstation

After setup, synchronization begins automatically whenever the terminal’s I/O connector connects to a Dolphin peripheral that is connected to a host workstation with ActiveSync installed.

Note: If you have a wireless LAN card, you can also synchronize remotely.

Exploring the Terminal from the Workstation

When the terminal and desktop computer are connected, open the main ActiveSync window (on the desktop), and click Explore.

The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer.

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 as you would for moving files between folders on your hard drive.

Adding Programs via ActiveSync

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

Mobile 5.0 and your processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

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

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1. Download the program to the workstation from either the Internet or the installation CD. You may

see a single *.exe or setup.exe file, a *.cab file, or *.dll. (There may also be several versions of files for different device types and processors.)

2. Read any installation instructions provided by the program, such as Read Me files or other

documentation. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

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

4. Confirm that ActiveSync activates.

If the Program File is Self-Extracting

This type of program installs to 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 terminal via ActiveSync.

If the Program File is Not Self-Extracting

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

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,

open ActiveSync and click Explore.

2. Navigate to the My Windows Mobile-Based Device folder and copy the program file or files to the

Program Files folder on the terminal. If you want the program to be part of the Autoinstall that occurs after every hard reset, place the program file in the Autoinstall folder

\\IPSM\AutoInstall).

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3. On the terminal, tap Start > Programs > File Explorer and navigate to the folder where the

program is located.

4. Tap on the program file to install it.

If you copied the file to the Autoinstall folder, you can also choose to install the program by performing a hard reset. The program installs as part of initialization.

5. After installation is complete, access the program by tapping Start > Programs and the program

appears on the Programs screen. Tap the icon to open the program.

For Additional Help

You can find more information on the host workstation by clicking Help > Microsoft ActiveSync Help. You can find more information on the terminal by tapping Start > Programs > Help > ActiveSync. For more information, go to the Windows Mobile software website at: www.microsoft.com/

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Connections Tab

The Connections Tab of Windows Mobile Settings provides access to the configuration settings for many of the terminal’s communication options. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.

Note: The programs that appear on the Connections tab depend on the terminal’s radio configuration.

Program Icon Description See Page

Beam Controls infrared communication. 7-8

Connections Accesses the connections manager to set up modem

connections.

Network Cards Opens the network adapters tool. 7-12

Radio Manager Enables and disables installed radio drivers. 7-13

USB to PC Toggles the terminal between RNDIS USB and Serial USB

communication. Dolphin terminals default to Serial USB.

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Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network

Establishing the terminal on a wireless network depends heavily on your network infrastructure. You will need specific information from your network administrator.

Whatever your network specifics, some general steps apply:

1. The on-board radio drivers must be enabled for the terminal to transmit a signal. Verify the radio’s

status in the Radio Manager (see page 7-13).

2. Enter the appropriate configuration settings for each radio installed. Each radio has its own

configuration program.

• For details about configuring the WLAN radio, refer to the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplement User’s Guide, which is available for download from www.honeywell.com/aidc.

• For details about Bluetooth radio, see Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth on page 8-1.

Connecting the Terminal to an ISP

This method uses an external modem rather than a wireless radio. For instructions, see Proxy Server

Connections on page 7-11.

Adding Programs From the Internet

When you have established a network connection (via modem or wireless radio), you can access the Internet and download additional software programs.

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

Mobile 5.0 and the terminal’s processor.

1. Verify the terminal’s processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

2. Open Pocket 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.

3. Select the program version that matches the terminal and processor.

4. Read any installation instructions provided by the program, such as Read Me files or other documentation. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

5. Download the program to the terminal straight from the Internet. You would normally store the program in the

\Program Files folder unless another location is

required by the program.

6. On the terminal, tap the installer file, often an*.exe file.

7. The installation wizard for the program begins.

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

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Using Infrared Communication

IrDA Port

The IrDA port sends and receives data between the terminal and other devices equipped with infrared. The maximum data transfer speed is 115 Kbps with a duty cycle of 18.75%.

IrDA Port Location

Verify Beam Settings

By default, the IrDA port is enabled after each hard reset. This means that the IrDA port is ready to send and receive data via infrared. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Beam.

Receive all incoming beams… must be checked for the terminal to receive infrared data from another device.

Sending Data

You can send and receive information via infrared, including software programs (.exe files). To send or receive, the IrDA ports of both devices must be aligned with each other and within a close

range. The maximum data-transfer speed is 115 Kbps.

1. Align the IrDA ports of both devices. (When sending data from one Dolphin terminal to another, position both terminals so that the IrDA ports are facing each other directly.)

2. Open the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list. You can beam files, but not folders, from File Explorer.

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3. Tap and hold the item and select Beam File.

4. The information begins transmitting to the other infrared device.

Receiving Data

1. Verify that the terminal is set to receive all incoming beams; see Verify Beam Settings on page 7-8.

2. Align the IrDA ports.

3. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you via infrared.

4. Your terminal automatically begins receiving it.

Adding Programs via Infrared

Select a program on one terminal and beam it to another to load additional software programs to Dolphin terminals.

Troubleshooting

If the Beam Settings are not set to receive or you’ve aligned two IrDA ports and the terminal is still not receiving, tap Start > Programs > Infrared Receive. The terminal searches for the sending device.

If the terminal cannot find the sending device, the following message appears:

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Connections Manager

The connections manager sets up various network connections to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) via an external modem.

If you are using one of the on-board wireless radios to connect to a network, do not enter network parameters in the connections manager. The Dolphin terminal uses the radio’s settings to connect to the network.

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

feature of Windows Mobile is

To open the connections manager, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon . The connection manager opens displaying the Tasks tab.

disabled

on Dolphin terminals.

Task Tab

The Task tab enables you to initially configure, 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)

• Proxy server connection

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

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Proxy Server Connections

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.

Modify an Existing Connection

Manage Existing Connections appears on the Connections tab after at least one network connection has been established. Tap Manage Existing Connections on this tab and follow the setup screens. You will usually be walked through the same setup screens used to establish the connection.

Advanced Tab

The Advanced tab 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.

Online Help

For more information about modem connection setup, consult the online help on the setup screens by

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Network Cards

The Connections tab (see Connections Tab on page 7-6) contains a Network Cards icon that displays the network cards installed in the terminal.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Network Cards

2. Tap on an adapter in the list to review its settings. (Server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP.)

3. If you make a change on one of these tabs, tap OK to confirm the changes.

4. You must perform a soft reset to update the registry entries; see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 3-

15. During the soft reset, the new registry entries are created and can be read by the applications

that need them.

Do NOT perform a Hard Reset (Cold Boot) (see page 3-15) after modifying an adapter here. Hard resets return the terminal to factory defaults, which erases network adapter modifications made here.

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Radio Manager

The Radio Manager enables and disables the radio drivers installed in the terminal. When a radio is enabled, the radio is transmitting a signal. When disabled, the radio is not transmitting a signal.

At least one radio must be enabled before you can set the terminal up on a wireless network. After the radio is enabled, you can enter the appropriate network parameters for your network. If the radio is disabled, the terminal doesn’t connect.

Dolphin 7850 terminals can be configured with a WLAN and/or Bluetooth radio.

Radio Driver Installation

For a radio to show up in the Radio Manager, both the hardware module and the software driver for each radio must be installed in the terminal. The radio will appear in the Radio Manager if the module is present but cannot be enabled if the associated driver is not installed as well. All radios and radio drivers are colocated inside the terminal.

Radio drivers (.cab files) are stored in the Autoinstall folder and install during the Autoinstall process after each hard reset (see page 3-15). Only the appropriate drivers for the terminal’s radio configuration install. For more information about Autoinstall, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download at www.honeywell.com/aidc.

Enabling the Radios

The terminal enables the WLAN radio after each hard reset by default. Verify the status of the radio before attempting to establish or change network connection settings.

1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager . The Radio Manager appears identifying that radios and radio combinations that can be enabled.

2. Select the radio or radio combination in the list and tap Apply. The Radio Manager attempts to enable the radio.

3. When the radio is enabled, the Status field reads “Success.” If an error occurs during a radio mode change, an error message appears in the Status field and the change is abandoned.

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Radio Manager Window

Field Description

Radio Modes Displays the radio hardware modules currently installed on the terminal.

Status Field Provides feedback on the state of the radio. The Status field reads “Ready” when the

selected radio is enabled and the Radio Manager is ready to receive a command. Otherwise, the Status field displays the following messages when enabling a radio:

• Success=The radio or radio combination has been successfully enabled.

• WLAN error messages=Indicate that the radio could not be enabled.

Disabling Radios

To power down all radios, select None and tap Apply. All radios are disabled.

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USB to PC

The USB to PC applet enables you to switch between RNDIS (Remote Network Driver Interface Specification) USB and Serial USB communication.

Dolphin 7850 terminals default to Serial USB. Honeywell recommends using Serial USB.

To change this setting, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > USB to PC . The enable option is not selected, which indicates Serial USB.

To switch to RNDIS USB, select Enable advanced network functionality and tap OK to save. (Wait as the terminal makes the change.)

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Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth

Bluetooth Radio

The on-board Bluetooth radio is enabled by default at startup and operates within the 2.4 GHz–2.48 GHz band. Bluetooth transmissions hop between 79 separate frequencies 1,600 times every second, and with a communication range of about 10 meters (class II).

Enabling the Bluetooth Radio

The Bluetooth radio must be enabled in order to connect to other devices. You’ll know that the radio is not enabled if there is a yellow explanation point over the Bluetooth icon . By default, the WLAN radio is enabled after each hard reset. Therefore, you must enable the Bluetooth

radio in the Radio Manager (see page 7-13). Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager. Select Bluetooth Only or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, then tap OK to enable the radio.

BTExplorer

BTExplorer discovers Bluetooth devices in range and presents them in an easy-to-understand format similar to Windows Explorer. BTExplorer visually separates trusted (paired) and untrusted remote devices and identifies friendly names and services of remote devices. Custom icons indicate the device class (type) as well as available services.

The services supported by the local device include

• File transfer

•OBEX

• OBEX object push

•FAX

•LAN access

• Dial-up networking

• Serial port communication

Pairing, security, and encryption settings can be configured for the local device. In addition to the configuration options available, any of the supported services may be added to or removed from the local device.

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Accessing BTExplorer

When the Bluetooth radio is enabled, the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen appears as follows . Tapping this icon once opens BTExplorer to the Favorites window.

Note: When the Bluetooth radio is disabled, tapping this icon opens a warning message, which states that the radio

is not enabled and to go to the Radio Manager as described in Accessing BTExplorer on page 8-2.

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Using BTExplorer

BTExplorer has a New Connection Wizard for each type of Bluetooth connection you want to make; see

Connection Types on page 8-7. You open BTExplorer, select the connection type, BTExplorer scans for

matching devices and services, and the connection wizard walks you through the connection process. Different connection types will require different information. Make sure you have all the necessary

information (PIN numbers, passkeys, MAC addresses, etc.) from the devices you want to connect to.

1. When the Bluetooth radio is enabled, tap the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen once . BTExplorer opens to the Favorites window.

BTExplorer always opens to the Favorites window, which displays the Bluetooth connections saved as Favorites on the terminal. Use this window as a quick way to connect to established Bluetooth connections.

2. Tap File > New Connection and the New Connection Wizard opens.

3. Select the action you want to perform from the drop-down list below.

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4. Click Next and BTExplorer scans for other Bluetooth devices in range and displays the search results.

5. Select a device and click Next. BTExplorer attempts to connect to the selected device and explore the device’s available services.

6. Select a service in the list and tap Next. The next window enables you to save the device connection and service as a Favorite.

a. Leave Save As Favorite selected to save this connection as a Favorite and type in the Favorite

Name. If not, uncheck the option.

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b. Review the contents of the window and tap Next. The connection summary appears.

7. Tap Connect. If you are transferring files, the next steps are to select the file(s) and transfer them to the device.

8. While the terminal is transferring data, the icon on the Today screen will display a green, double-

sided arrow over the Bluetooth icon .

9. The next time you open BTExplorer, any connection you saved as a Favorite will appear.

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Favorites

BTExplorer enables you to save connections to specific devices and the services on those devices as Favorites. Each time you try to connect to a device and service manually, you are asked if you want to save the connection as a Favorite. You can even give each connection a unique name.

Favorite connections appear on the opening window each time you open BTExplorer.

Just tap and hold on the Favorite and the list and select Connect on the popup menu to connect to that device and service(s).

Favorites do persist through cold boots.

Navigation Buttons

Bluetooth Explorer contains the following navigation buttons at the bottom of ever wizard screen:

Back Move back on screen in the wizard. Cancel Cancel the setup and return to the New Connection window. Next Save the information on the current setup screen and move to the next.

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Connection Types

Connection Type Allows the Bluetooth radio to… Requirements

Explore Services on Remote Devices

Pair with Remote Device

ActiveSync via Bluetooth

Browse Files on Remote Device

Connect to Internet using Access Point

Connect to Internet using Phone/Modem

Connect to Personal Area Network (PAN)

Send or Exchange Objects

Discover available services. Discoverable Bluetooth devices with

activated services must be in range for the terminal to retrieve devices and services.

Pair with remote devices. The correct PIN number of the device

you’re attempting to pair with.

Synchronize files and data with a remote workstation via Bluetooth ActiveSync.

Matching Bluetooth ActiveSync settings.

See files on a remote device. A working Bluetooth connection with

the remote device.

Connect to the Internet using LAN or a

A Bluetooth-compatible access point.

network gateway.

Connect to the Interne using a mobile

Dial-up account information. phone or mobile phone modem using dialup networking.

Connect to another Bluetooth device that allows participation in a PAN.

Send or exchange business cards, contacts, pictures, appointments, and tasks

Another device that is set up as part

of an existing PAN.

A working Bluetooth connection to a

remote device. with another Bluetooth device.

Associate Serial Port Make a favorite to a Bluetooth serial port device.

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Device Types

BTExplorer supports the following device types:

• Audio Devices

• Network Devices

• Phones

• Printers

• Computers

• OBEX Devices

By default, BTExplorer scans for Network Devices. To change the, device type, tap on the arrow to the right of the heading on the left. The name of this

heading changes depending on what device type is selected; it can say “Filter” or “Bluetooth Devices.”

Select another device type in the list.

View Options

Discovered Devices appear with an icon indicating what type of device it is and the Device ID. By default, the discovered devices screen appears in the Large icon view. The Details menu offers you

alternate view options. (When you select the Details menu, its name changes to “View.”)

Large Icons Displays large icons in the viewing area. List Displays small icons in a one-column list. Details Displays small icons in a list with two columns:

Remote Device Name The Device ID. Device Address The MAC address. Trusted The status of this device.

Trusted=The device is trusted. False=The device is not trusted.

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Menu Options

The discovered devices window has a popup menu that enables you to perform several tasks. You can select a device and tap and hold or just tap and hold on an empty space; he same menu appears. Certain menu items are enabled or disabled depending on which method you use.

Menu Item Description

Discover Devices Scans for Bluetooth devices.

Discover Names Scans for device names.

View Opens a side menu that offers you sorting options for

the discovered devices list.

• All Devices–Shows all devices in the vicinity.

• Trusted Devices Only–Removes untrusted

devices from the display.

• Untrusted Devices Only–Removes trusted

devices from the display.

Note: These options affect only what appears on the

display, not what devices the Bluetooth radio has discovered.

Delete All Devices Deletes all the discovered devices.

*Delete Device Deletes a selected device.

*Properties Displays the properties of a selected device.

Tap OK (either one) to return to the discovered devices window.

Refresh Scans for Bluetooth devices.

*These items are active only when a device is selected when the pop-up menu appears.

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Discovered Devices

In order for the terminal to find a device when scanning, that device must be Discoverable by Bluetooth. If not, the terminal won’t find the device when scanning. Furthermore, the device must have activated Bluetooth services. The terminal will retrieve only discoverable devices and the services activated on that device.

Refreshing Discovered Devices

If your Bluetooth device doesn’t show up in the list, scan again by tapping and holding on the window and selecting Refresh on the pop-up menu.

Note: By default, this window displays the devices found on the first search but does not refresh automatically when

you open it again. If you make any changes to the discoverable status of a Bluetooth device in range of the terminal, make sure that you refresh this window.

Making the Terminal Discoverable

If you want other Bluetooth devices (including another Dolphin terminal) to be able to retrieve the terminal in a scan, you must 1) make it discoverable and 2) activate specific services.

Discoverable status does not persist through cold boots.

1. On the Favorites window, tap Tools > Settings.

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2. Set Discoverable Mode to Discoverable. Set Connectable Mode to Connectable. You must change both for the terminal to be discoverable.

3. To activate specific services, tap the Services tab and tap Add.

4. Select a service and tap OK to add.

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5. Each service you select is going to take you through a series of windows to confirm the parameters of the service. For example, for the file transfer service, the following window appears:

6. Tap OK and you are returned to the prior window, which now displays the service as active.

7. Repeat Steps #4–6 for the services you want to activate.

8. The Dolphin terminal and its services are now activated and can be discovered by another Bluetooth device.

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Pairing

Pairing associates Bluetooth devices with each other so that you don’t have to enter access information every time a connection is requested. Bluetooth devices need to be paired with each other before attempting a connection the first time.

Paired devices remain paired, even if:

• One of the devices is not powered.

• A service connection is interrupted or stopped.

• One or both devices are rebooted.

Passkey

Paired devices share a unique passkey both devices use to authenticate when connecting. The passkey can be alphanumeric, numbers, or letters, and must consist of one or up to 16 characters.

Trusted Devices

Trusted devices are paired devices.

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Honeywell Dolphin 7850 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Agency Information

Label Locations

Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals

FCC Compliance

Getting Started

Out of the Box

Today Screen

Navigation bar

Using the Stylus

Pop-Up Menus

Hardware Overview

Standard Terminal Configuration

Peripherals

Accessories

Front Panel Features

Back Panel Features

Side Panel Features

Battery Door Tether (Optional)

I/O Connector

Rubber Bumpers

Battery Power

Main Battery Pack

Internal Backup Battery

Resetting the Terminal

Soft Reset (Warm Boot)

Hard Reset (Cold Boot)

Suspend Mode

Technical Specifications

Using the Keyboards

Overview

Using the Function Keys

Using the Navigation Keys

Using the Modifier Keys

Keyboard Mode Indicator

24-Key Keyboard

Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes

24-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations

24-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations

38-Key Keyboard

Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes

38-Key Keyboard Alpha Key Combinations

38-Key Keyboard Numeric Key Combinations

Using the Imager Scanner Engine

Overview

Available Engines

Available Laser Engines

Supported Bar Code Symbologies

Activating the Engine

Decoding

Capturing Images

System Settings

Overview

Personal Settings

Buttons

Menus - Modifying the Start Menu

System Settings

About

Backlight

Memory

Power

Remove Programs

Screen

Communication

Communication Options

Default Com Port Assignments

Installing Additional Software

Using ActiveSync

Adding Programs via ActiveSync

Connections Tab

Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network

Connecting the Terminal to an ISP

Adding Programs From the Internet

Using Infrared Communication

Connections Manager

Network Cards

Radio Manager