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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, Spectrum One, and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks 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; 5,705,800; 5,714,746; 5,723,851; 5,734,152; 5,734,153; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,808,287; 5,811,785; 5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,850,078; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; 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. 1/99

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Introduction

The 68XX is a ruggedized, weather-resistant, hand-held portable computer combining the following capability in one package:

•PC-standard architecture (8088 16-bit architecture)

•DR-DOS compatibility

•16-line by 21-character display

•Key input from 46-key alphanumeric keyboard

•Integrated scanning capability

•Sealed NiCd rechargeable or replaceable alkaline battery pack

•Batch communications or RF network communications (with internally mounted antenna):

-Spectrum One® RF network (681X)

-Spectrum24® RF network (684X).

About This Guide

This guide provides the operator with instructions for the following procedures:

•Installing/removing the battery

•Charging the battery

•Powering the 68XX on and off

•Adjusting the display contrast

•Turning the backlight on/off

•Using the keyboard

•Using the integrated scanner

•Running communications

•Troubleshooting the 68XX.

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Parts of the 68XX

Scan Window

Scan Trigger

Optical

Connectors

Battery

Compartment

Battery

Release

Battery Lock

Scan LED

	Display
Status
- -	Status LED
+
	Keyboard
	=

PWR Key

Battery

Pack

Charging

Contacts

Handstrap

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Required Accessories

Required 68XX accessories include:

•Five-cell, 780 mAh NiCd rechargeable battery pack or Six-cell, 600 mAh IS NiCd rechargeable battery pack

•CCM 38/6860 4-slot charging and communication module with spare battery charging slot

•CRD 38/6865 1-slot cradle charging and communications cradle

•CRD 38/6866 4-slot charging and communications cradle

•RS-232 serial cable(s)

•Power supply (1 per cradle).

Optional Accessories

Optional 68XX accessories include:

•Wall mounting kit (p/n 3866-000)

•UBC battery charger (1000 or 2000)

•PC adapter and printer interface module (PIM)

•10-hour trickle battery charger (wall cube)

•Spectrum One and Spectrum24 network accessories

•Holster.

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Providing Power

Power for the 68XX is provided by a Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable battery pack.

Note: The Series 3800 NiCd battery packs, 3872-103, 3872105, and 3872-115, CANNOT be used in the 68XX.

Installing New or Recharged NiCd Batteries

To install the NiCd battery:

1.Orient the battery pack with the handle facing the 6800’s scan window.

2.Slide the pack into the battery compartment with the battery release buttons pressed in.

Scan Window

	Battery	Battery
		Lock
	Compartment

Battery

Handle

Release

Button

3. Press the battery lock in to secure.

Changing the Battery Pack for the Intrinsically Safe PDT 68xx terminal

To insert the battery pack:

1.Firmly insert the battery into the bottom of the terminal as shown in the following illustration.

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2.Use the enclosed battery locking key to lock the battery into place. As you are turning the locking key, the battery locking mechanism should be turning and locking the battery into place.

3.To unlock and remove the battery, use the battery locking key to unlock the battery locking mechanism, and pull the battery out of from the bottom of the terminal.

Battery

Locking

Mechanism

Battery Locking Key

Removing the NiCd Battery Pack

1. Press the battery release buttons on both sides of the handle.

Press release	Press release
button	button

2. Slide the battery pack out of the handle.

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Charging the NiCd Battery

To charge the NiCd battery in the 68XX, use one of the cradles listed in Required Accessories on page 3.

Caution: Use only Symbol battery 21-32801-01, 21-325217-01, or 21-35241-01 in this terminal.

Note: The 68XX has a built-in safeguard to ensure that

an alkaline battery is not recharged when the 68XX is placed in a cradle.

1. Seat the 68XX in the cradle against the charging contacts.

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6865

6866

2.The 68XX’s Status LED lights solid green when the unit is placed in the cradle. The cradle’s CHARGING LED flashes when charging a discharged battery and remains steady when trickle-charging a charged battery. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide for your cradle for more information.

3.Leave the 68XX in the cradle up to 7 hours to recharge a fully discharged battery.

The 38/6860 and 38/6865 cradles provide slots for charging spare battery packs outside the 68XX. To charge a spare NiCd battery in a cradle, insert the battery pack in the spare battery slot.

The LED indicator lamp under the slot where the pack is placed lights to indicate the battery is charging. A blinking LED indicates

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