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1998 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability,
function, or design.
Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the
application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under
any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus,
machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might be used. An
implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol
products.
Symbol is a registered trademark of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other product names
mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com
Patents
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186;
4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660;
4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833;
5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,130,520
5,140,144; 5,142,550; 5,149,950; 5,157,687; 5,168,148; 5,168,149; 5,180,904;
5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791; 5,250,792;
5,262,627; 5,262,628; 5,266,787; 5,278,398; 5,280,162; 5,280,163; 5,280,164;
5,280,498; 5,304,786; 5,304,788; 5,306,900; 5,321,246; 5,324,924; 5,337,361;
5,367,151; 5,373,148; 5,378,882; 5,396,053; 5,396,055; 5,399,846; 5,408,081;
5,410,139; 5,410,140; 5,412,198; 5,418,812; 5,420,411; 5,436,440; 5,444,231;
5,449,891; 5,449,893; 5,468,949; 5,471,042; 5,478,998; 5,479,000; 5,479,002;
5,479,441; 5,504,322; 5,519,577; 5,528,621; 5,532,469; 5,543,610; 5,545,889;
5,552,592; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531;
5,619,028; 5,664,229; 5,668,803; 5,675,139; 5,693,929; 5,698,835; 5,714,746;
5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483;
D362,435; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875;
1,955,269 (Japan).
European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/
03938; Italy 1,138,713.
rev. 4/98
All rights reserved.
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Introduction
The PDT 3400 ruggedized hand-held computer combines:
• PC-standard architecture (16-bit VG-230)
• Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22
• key input
• integrated laser scanning capability
• 47-key keypad
• 8-line by 20-column CGA display
• signature capture
• IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications
with PCMCIA capability and several network radio options,
including an integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
cellular radio.
The battery-powered PDT 3400 uses a rechargeable NiMH battery
pack available from Symbol Technologies.
About This Guide
This guide provides instructions for the following procedures:
• Installing the battery
• Charging the battery
• Powering the PDT 3400 on and off
• Adjusting the display
• Turning backlight on/off
• Using the keyboard
• Using the integrated scanner
• Running communications
• Troubleshooting the PDT 3400.
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Parts of the PDT 3400
Front View
Charging LED
Display
Scan Bar
Keyboar d
Scan Window
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Beeper
Scan LED
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Parts of the PDT 3400 (cont’d)
Base View
IrDA Interface
(Communications Port)
Charging Contacts
Back View
Regulatory Label
Battery Latch
Battery
Handstrap button
Handstrap
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Required Accessories
Required PDT 3400 accessories include:
• 2100 mAh high-capacity NiMH battery
or
• 1300 mAh NiMH battery
• CRD 3400 (office cradle)
or
• VCD 3400 (vehicle cradle).
Optional Accessories
Optional PDT 3400 accessories include:
• WWAN radios
• IrDA compliant printer
• Single-slot 2-hour UBC 2000 battery charger
• UBC 2000 charging adapter
• RS-232C, 25-pin interconnect cable(s) for cradles
• Null modem cable
• External vehicle antenna to support network requirements
• Digitizer for signature capture
• Pen for signature capture
• Holster.
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Providing Power
Power for the PDT 3400 is provided by a NiMH rechargeable
battery pack. The 1300 and 2100 mAh NiMH battery packs are
interchangeable and the installation process is identical.
Installing New or Recharged Batteries
To install a new or recharged NiMH battery:
1. To detach the handstrap, press on the handstrap button and
pop the strap out.
Press Handstrap
Button
2. Turn the battery pack latch counterclockwise and lift the old
pack out.
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3. Hook the base of the new battery pack in the bottom of the
battery compartment, then press the pack into place.
Hook the base first
4. Turn the battery latch clockwise to secure the battery pack.
Reattach the handstrap.
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Charging the Battery
T o charge the NiMH battery in the CRD 3400 or VCD 3400 cradle:
1. Seat the PDT 3400 in the cradle (CRD 3400 shown below).
2. The PDT 3400’s Charging LED flashes at the start, then turns
solid yellow while charging.
3. The charging time required depends on the battery’s capacity:
2100 mAh pack
1300 mAh pack
For instructions on setting up the cradle, refer to the
VCD 3400 Quick Reference Guide
3400 Product Reference Guide
2 hours, 30 minutes
1 hour, 15 minutes
(70-32810-0X) or to the
(70-32643-0X).
CRD 3400/
PDT
For information on charging the NiMH battery in the UBC 2000,
refer to the user documentation for the specific charger.
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Operating the PDT 3400
Powering the PDT 3400 On/Off
Power the PDT 3400 on by:
• installing a charged battery
• pressing the
PWR
key momentarily.
To suspend the PDT 3400’s operation, press the
PWR
key.
Adjusting the Display
To adjust the display contrast:
• Press
• Press
FUNC
then X (dark) to increase contrast
FUNC
then
Y
(light) to decrease contrast.
Turning Backlight On/Off
To turn the backlight on or off, press
FUNC
then W (LAMP).
Changing Beeper Volume
The beeper volume can be set to three values: off, low , and high. To
change the beeper volume:
• Press
• Press
Note: FUNC, CTRL
FUNC
then U (VOL -) to decrease volume
FUNC
then V (VOL +) to increase volume.
, and
SHFT
are “sticky” keys, e.g., the
first keystroke is remembered until you press the second
key .
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Using the Keyboard
The PDT 3400 uses an alphanumeric keyboard that produces the
26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted
characters. The keypad is color-coded to indicate which modifier
key (
FUNC, SHFT, CTRL
character or action.
• The alpha keys marked in yellow (A-Z) by default produce the
lower case letters a-z. To produce upper-case letters, press
SHFT
and the corresponding alpha key.
• The default numeric keypad produces the numbers 0-9.
• Press
SHFT
(yellow) and the corresponding numeric key to
produce the special characters color-coded above the keys in
yellow.
• Press
FUNC
(blue) and the corresponding numeric key to pro-
duce the function keys F1-F10.
• Press
FUNC
and the following keys to produce the cursor
keys shown at right:
) to press to produce a particular
• Press
• Press
• Press
•
CTRL
control.
• TAB
control.
C
M
G
I
BKSP
SPACE
ENTER
á
â
ß
à
to clear a character.
to advance one character.
after entering data or a command.
performs the control function and is under application
performs the tab function and is under application
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PDT 3400 Keyboard
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Using the Integrated Laser Scanner
To scan:
1. Verify the system is on. The LED lights red if scanning is
enabled and the laser is on.
2. Point the PDT 3400 at the bar code and press the scan bar.
Do not hold the PDT 3400 at a right angle to the bar code.
You can tilt the 3400 up to 65° forward or back and achieve
a successful decode.
3. Ensure that the scan beam crosses all bars and spaces on the
symbol, as shown below.
Right
Wrong
Hold the scanner farther away for larger symbols, and closer
for symbols with bars that are close together.
4. The LED turns from red to green for successful decodes. The
PDT 3400 may also beep on successful decode.
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Running Communications
To the Host
The PDT 3400 communicates with the host through the IrDA
interface while the unit is in the CRD 3400 office or VCD 3400
vehicle cradle.
Printers
The PDT 3400 communicates with IrDA-compliant devices (e.g.,
Comtec and O’Neil printers) through the IrDA interface in the base
of the unit. To print, point the PDT 3400 at the IrDA-compliant
printer from a maximum distance of 1 meter and run the
application’s print function.
Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN)
PDT 343Xs equipped with an integrated WWAN radio card can
communicate on the network supported by that card. For more
information, refer to the documentation for the specific WWAN
radio in your PDT 343X.
Using Signature Capture
PDT 3400s equipped with signature capture capability can be used
to capture, store, and play back signatures collected through an
application. An optional stylus (pen) is available from Symbol for
use with the PDT 3400. Refer to the documentation for your
application for more information.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
PDT 3400
does not
power on.
Rechargeable
NiMH battery
pack did not
charge.
Cannot see
characters on
display.
Scanner does
not come on
when Scan
Bar is pressed.
Scanner does
not decode a
bar code.
NiMH battery
not charged.
System freezes. Hold
Battery failed. Replace battery.
PDT 3400
removed from
cradle while
battery was
charging.
PDT 3400 not
powered on.
Contrast not
adjusted
properly.
Scanner is not
enabled.
Bar code is
unreadable.
Charge the NiMH battery in the
PDT 3400.
key for 12 seconds.
PWR
Insert PDT 3400 in cradle and
begin charging. The NiMH
battery requires 2-3 hours to
recharge fully.
Press the
Press
display, or
the display.
See your system administrator.
Verify that the bar code is not
defective, i.e., smudged or
broken.
PWR
FUNC X
FUNC Y
key.
to darken the
to lighten
Scan window is
dirty.
Clean scan window with a lens
tissue. Tissues for eyeglasses
work well. Do not use tissues
coated with lotion.
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Problem Cause Solution
Scanner does
not decode a
bar code
(cont’d).
Fail to
communicate
with IrDA
printer.
Scan code not
enabled.
Distance from
printer is more
than 1 meter.
Obstruction
interfered with
communications
.
Application is
not enabled to
run wireless
printing.
See your system administrator.
Bring the PDT 3400 closer to
the printer and attempt
communications again.
Check the path to ensure no
objects were in the way.
Print support must be included
with the application to run
wireless printing on the PDT
3400. See your system
administrator.
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Service Information
Before you use a terminal, it must be configured to operate in your
facility’s network and run your applications.
If you have a problem with running your terminal or using your
equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If
there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Symbol
Support Center:
1-800-653-5350
Outside North America, contact your local Symbol representative.
Warranty
Symbol products are warranted against defects in workmanship
and materials for a period of one year from the date of shipment,
provided that the product remains unmodified and is operated
under normal and proper conditions.
This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at Symbol’s
option, with reasonable promptness after being returned to Symbol
by a carrier selected and paid for by the customer . These provisions
do not prolong the original warranty term for any product which
has been repaired or replaced by Symbol.
This warranty applies to the original owner and does not extend to
any product which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accidental
damage, unauthorized repair or tampering. Preventive maintenance
activities are not covered by warranty.
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Regulatory Information
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and
Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If the 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:
• Re-orient 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 which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
This device complies with RSS 210.
This Class A digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur
le Materiél Brouilleur du Canada.
CE Marking and European Union Compliance
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the
CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and
European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or
ENs are included:
Applicable Directives
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Applicable Standards
• EN 55 022 - Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information technology Equipment
• EN 50 082-1:1997 - Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, commercial, Light Industry
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• IEC 1000-4-2(1995-01) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing
and measurement techniques - Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
• IEC 1000-4-3(1995-03) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:Testing
and measurement techniques - Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.
• IEC 1000-4-4(1995-01) - Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4:T esting and
measurement techniques - Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
• EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
Including Electrical Business Equipment
• EN 60 825-1 (EN 60 825) - Safety of Devices Containing Lasers
Laser Devices
Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, Subchapter J and
IEC825/EN 60 825 (or IEC825-1/EN 60 825-1, depending on the date of
manufacture). The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the product.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended
purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and international
regulations:
Caution:
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power , visible light diode. As with any very bright light
source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light beam.
Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.
RF Devices
Symbol’s RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in
the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of
Symbol’s RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain license or
authorization before using the equipment. Any changes or modifications to Symbol
Technologies equipment not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Scanner Labeling
CAUTION
LASER LIGHT - DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
1.0 mW MAXIMUM POWER
LASER DIODE 630-680 mW CLASS II LASER PRODUCT
SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MADE
BOHEMIA, NEW YORK 11716 IN U.S.A.
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AVOID EXPOSURE-LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
ÈVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION - LUMIERE LASER ÈMIS CETTE OUVERTURE
AUSTRIT IOEFFNUNG FUER LASERTRAHLUNG
LASER
BARCODE
SCANNER
9897
F143267
LISTED
U
U
ACCESSORY
L
L
I.T.E.
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In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 0825 and EN60825, the following information is
provided to the user:
ENGLISH
CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT
DANISH
KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT
KLASSE 2 LASERLYF
DUTCH
KLASSE 1 KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT
KLASSE 2 LASERLICHT
FINNISH
LUOKKA 1 LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE
LUOKKA 2 LASERVALO
FRENCH
CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1
CLASSE 2 LUMIERE LASER
GERMAN
KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERSTRAHLEN
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN
KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT
NIET IN STRAAL STAREN
KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT
ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ
LUOKKA 2 LASERTUOTE
NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2
NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL SCHAUEN
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2
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HEBREW
RNV 1 numr khhzr rnv 1
thi kvchy tk ,ul vzro
numr khhzr rnv 2
ITALIAN
CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1
CLASSE 2 LUCE LASER
NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 2
NORWEGIAN
KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN
LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2
PORTUGUESE
CLASSE 1 PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1
CLASSE 2 LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO
PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2
SPANISH
CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASE 2 LUZ LASER
NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2
SWEDISH
KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT KLASS 1
KLASS 2 LASERLJUS STIRRA INTE MOT STRÅLEN
LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
rnv 2 tur khhzr
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Revision A — May 1998
Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300
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