Symbol Technologies PDT687C Operators Guide

PDT 6800 Series

Product Reference Guide

PDT 6800 Series

Product Reference Guide

70-32645-02

Revision A

August 2001

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Contents

About This Guide

Chapter Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Notational Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Related Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Symbol Support Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv

Warranty Coverage and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Parts of the PDT 6800 Series Terminal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Battery Chargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Printer Interface Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Radio and Network Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Before You Use the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Install and Charge Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Load the Appropriate Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Chapter 2. Accessories Setup

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Required Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Parts of the CRD 38/6865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Parts of the CRD 38/6866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Wall Mounting the CRD 38/6865 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Wall Mounting the CRD 38/6866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

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Table Mounting the CRD 38/6866 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Connecting for Data Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Connecting the CRD 38/6865 Internal Modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Connecting to the Telephone Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Connecting the CRD 38/6866 to Other Cradles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

CCM 38/6860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Parts of the CCM 38/6860 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Wall Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Coupling CCMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Connecting the CCM for Serial Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Daisy-Chaining Two or More CCMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

PC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Parts of the PC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Connecting the PC Adapter to the Terminal and Serial Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Chapter 3. Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Downloading the Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Initiate Host Communications Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Chapter 4. Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup

Spectrum24 Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Accessing the Flash Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Standard Spectrum24 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Chapter 5. Operating the PDT 6800 Series

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Powering the Terminal On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Removing Terminal From a Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Real-Time Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Laser Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Restoring Power After Automatic Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Powering the Terminal Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Forcing Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Restarting After a Forced Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Booting the Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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Warm Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Cold Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Boot to Command Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Adjusting the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

PDT 6800 Series Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Scanning 1D Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12

Scanning 2D Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13

Scanning Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

Running Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Communicating With a Host. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Communicating With a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Radio Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Chapter 6. Maintaining the Terminal

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

When to Replace or Recharge the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Replacing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Installing the Battery Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Battery Charging Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Charging the NiCd Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Charging the Lithium Ion Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Chapter 7. Error Recovery and Troubleshooting

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Startup Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Boot Failure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Spectrum24 Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Self Test Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Running Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Self Test Summaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Keyboard Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Memory Transfer Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

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Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Set Communications Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Internal Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Scanning Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

What If... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

Appendix A. Null Modem Pin-outs

Null Modem Pin-Outs for Full Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

Null Modem Pin-outs for Half-Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Appendix B. Keyboard Layouts

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

35-Key Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2

46-Key Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5

Appendix C. Communications Status Codes

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

Appendix D. Specifications

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

RF Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

Scanning Decode Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3

Appendix E. Boot-Up Quick Reference

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1

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Appendix F. 2D Scanner Drivers and Applications

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Using Scn2dssi.exe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1

Output Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

Application Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2

New APIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3

Using Bldscan.exe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-5

Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-6

Index

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About This Guide

The PDT 6800 Series Product Reference Guide provides general instructions for setup,
initializing, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the PDT 6800 Series terminal.

Chapter Descriptions

Following are brief descriptions of each chapter in this guide.

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides a product overview and information on terminal

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parts, operation, accessories, batteries, and loading software.

Chapter 2, Accessories Setup general information on the CCM 38/6860, CRD 38/

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6865, CRD 38/6866, and PC adapter.

Chapter 3, Batch and Spectrum One Terminal Setup provides information on batch

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and Spectrum One hardware requirements and loading programs.

Chapter 4, Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup provides general information on

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Spectrum24 software, initialization, and options.

Chapter 5, Operating the PDT 6800 Series describes how to use the terminal.

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Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal includes tips on properly maintaining your

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terminal and batteries.

Chapter 7, Error Recovery and Troubleshooting basic information on terminal and

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software troubleshooting.

Appendix A, Null Modem Pin-outs provides the pin-outs for null modem

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communication.

Appendix B, Keyboard Layouts describes the 35-key and 46-key keyboards and the

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associated key functions.

Appendix C, Communications Status Codes provides communication status codes

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and their meaning.

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Appendix D, Specifications provides the technical specifications for the terminal.

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Appendix E, Boot-Up Quick Reference provides the key sequence necessary to

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initiate a warm boot, cold boot, or command mode start.

Appendix F, 2D Scanner Drivers and Applications describes the installation of the

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2D scan engine drivers and applications.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

• Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify

chapters and sections in this and related documents.

• Bullets ( •) indicate:

• action items

• lists of alternatives

• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as

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numbered lists.

Related Publications

The following is a list of documents and publications that you may find useful if you want to
know more about the PDT 6800 Series terminals or about the tools and utilities that are
available for writing applications for the terminals.

PDT 6800 Series Quick Reference Guide

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p/n 70-32644-XX

CCM 38/6860 Quick Reference Guide

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p/n 70-33400-XX

CRD 38/6865 Quick Reference Guide

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p/n 70-33401-XX

CRD 38/6866 Quick Reference Guide

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p/n 70-33402-XX

Printer Interface Module Quick Reference Guide

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p/n 59164-00-82

Series 3000 Application Programmer's Guide

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p/n 70-16308-XX

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Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual

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p/n 70-16309-XX

Series 3000 System Software Manual

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p/n 70-16310-XX

Series 3000 Application Developer’s Library

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p/n 70-16311-XX

Spectrum24 Access Point User’s Guide

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p/n 70-12057-XX

Spectrum24 Network Terminal Technical Reference Guide

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p/n 70-20193-XX
Novell LAN Workplace Reference Manual

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p/n 70-20288-XX

Spectrum24 TNClient System Administrator’s Guide

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p/n 70-20244-XX

Spectrum24 STEP Installation and Configuration Guide for Series 3000 Flash Disk

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Terminals

p/n 70-20343-XX

Spectrum24 NDK Series 3000

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p/n 70-20481-XX

Service Information

If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xii for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.

Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person
can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly
and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar
codes for analysis at our plant.

If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for
servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.

Note: Symbol Technologies is not responsible for any damages incurred

during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the

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original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.

Symbol Support Center

For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:

United States

Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom

Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
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United Kingdom
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[phone] (Outside UK)

Australia

Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
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Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
[phone] (Outside Australia)

Denmark

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7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
[phone] (Outside Denmark)

Canada

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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226

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[phone] (Outside Singapore)

Austria

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Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70
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2.Haus, 5.Stock
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[phone] (Outside Austria)

Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations

Contact your local distributor or call
[phone]

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Finland

Oy Symbol Technologies
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[phone] (Outside Finland)

Germany

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[phone] (Outside Germany)

Latin America Sales Support

7900 Glades Road
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1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
[phone] (Outside United States)

Netherlands

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[phone] (Outside Netherlands)

France

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[phone] (Outside Italy)

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Mexico City, DF, Mexico
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[phone] (Outside Mexico)

Norway

Symbol Technologies
Trollasveien 36
Postboks 72
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66810600 (Inside Norway)
[phone] (Outside Norway)

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South Africa

Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-4405668 (Inside South Africa)
[phone] (Outside South Africa)

Sweden

Symbol Technologies AB
Albygatan 109D
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84452900 (Inside Sweden)
[phone] (Outside Sweden)

Symbol Technologies S.A.
Edificioi la Piovera Azul
C. Peonias, No. 2 - Sexta Planta
28042 Madrid, Spain
[phone] (Inside Spain)
[phone] (Outside Spain)

Spain

If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business
Partner for service.

Warranty

Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with
industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of
shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall
not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii)
which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied by
Symbol, (iii) which has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, misuse, abuse, power
shortage, negligence or accident or (iv) which has been used other than in accordance with the product
operating and handling instructions. Preventive maintenance is the responsibility of customer and is not
covered under this warranty.

Wear items and accessories having a Symbol serial number, will carry a 90-day limited warranty. Non­serialized items will carry a 30-day limited warranty.

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Warranty Coverage and Procedure

During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s
manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center
at 1-800-653-5350. International customers should contact the local Symbol office or support center.
If warranty service is required, Symbol will issue a Return Material Authorization Number. Products
must be shipped in the original or comparable packaging, shipping and insurance charges prepaid.
Symbol will ship the repaired or replacement product freight and insurance prepaid in North America.
Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant.

Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired
products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product
to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product. The process for return and customer’s
charges will be in accordance with Symbol’s Exchange Policy in effect at the time of the exchange.

Customer accepts full responsibility for its software and data including the appropriate backup thereof.
Repair or replacement of a product during warranty will not extend the original warranty term.
Symbol’s Customer Service organization offers an array of service plans, such as on-site, depot, or phone

support, that can be implemented to meet customer’s special operational requirements and are available
at a substantial discount during warranty period.

General

Except for the warranties stated above, Symbol disclaims all warranties, express or implied, on products
furnished hereunder, including without limitation implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose. The stated express warranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilities on part of
Symbol for damages, including without limitation, special, indirect, or consequential damages arising
out of or in connection with the use or performance of the product.

Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way
exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the proceeding exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

The PDT 6800 Series terminal is a hand-held, battery-powered, portable data collection
device. Data is entered from the terminal’s keyboard or through the integrated laser scanner.

As a remote terminal, it collects and stores data that is later uploaded to a host computer. The
PDT 6800 Series terminals include:

PDT 6800 - batch terminal (no radio)

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PDT 6810 - Spectrum One® network

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PDT 6842 - 2 Mb Spectrum24® radio network

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PDT 6845 - 2 Mb Spectrum24® radio (short range) network

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PDT 6846 - 11 Mb Spectrum24® radio network

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Since the procedures and descriptions in this guide are similar for all terminals listed above,
PDT 6800 Series terminals is used as a general term describing all terminals, unless otherwise
specified.

PDT 6800 Series terminals use Caldera’s DR DOS™ operating system that is compatible with
and extends Microsoft
they are not one hundred percent MS-DOS compatible. DR DOS provides access to a number
of commercially available programming tools. Additional programming tools are available
from Symbol for easier programming and access to special features.

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MS-DOS®. Although the terminals are MS-DOS feature compatible,

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Power saving features of the PDT 6800 Series terminals include auto-off and power save
modes, which reduce power consumption until an operator provides input. These features
conserve battery power, lengthening the time between charges or replacement.

Parts of the PDT 6800 Series Terminal

Scan LED

Recharge

Contact s

Battery

Display

Optical

Connectors

Status LED

Status

-

-

+

Keyb oa rd

=

Battery Compartment

Wrist Strap

Battery
Release

Button

Battery

Lock

Scan Window

Trigger

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Handle
(Battery
Compartment)

Figure 1-1. Parts of the PDT 6800 Series Terminal

Battery Pack

Getting Started

Accessories

The following accessories are available for the PDT 6800 Series terminal.

Battery Chargers

The terminal uses a six-cell 600 mAh (intrinsically safe) Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery, or
a Lithium Ion battery.

The NiCd battery is charged using one of the following charging accessories:

CCM 38/6860 — Four-slot Charging and Communications Module (CCM) for

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charging NiCd battery packs in the terminal and spare battery packs; also performs
communications between terminals and a host, modem, or printer.

CRD 38/6865 — Single-slot cradle for charging NiCd battery packs; also performs

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communications between terminals and a host, a modem, or a printer.

CRD 38/6866 — Four-slot cradle for charging NiCd battery packs in the terminal

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and for communicating between terminals and a host, a modem, or a printer.
UBC Charger — UBC 1000 or 2000 battery charger.

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PC Adapter — Works with the Printer Interface Module (PIM) to communicate with

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the host PC without a cradle or to charge a NiCd battery pack in the terminal
without a cradle.

The Lithium Ion battery is charged using the UBC 2000 charging adapter p/n 21-32665-24.

Printer Interface Module

The Printer Interface Module works with the PC Adapter to perform communications
between the terminal and a host PC or a printer without a cradle.

Radio and Network Options

Spectrum One Network

The PDT 6810 includes an internal radio frequency transmitter/receiver for use in a Symbol
Spectrum One network.

Spectrum24 Network

The PDT 6842, PDT 6845, and PDT 6846 include an internal radio frequency transmitter/
receiver for use in a Symbol Spectrum24 network. Refer to Spectrum24 Network Terminal
Technical Reference Guide, p/n 70-20193-XX, for more information.

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Unpacking

Remove the clear protective tape from the display and the optical connector.

Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping. Inspect all equipment for damage
and make sure you have received everything listed on the packing slip.

If you find anything unsatisfactory or missing, contact your authorized customer support
representative immediately.

Before You Use the Terminal

Install and Charge Battery

Prior to using the PDT 6800 Series terminal for the first time, install the battery pack. Be sure
to charge the battery pack before use. Refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal.

If you hear a repeated tone or see a message on the display, recharge or replace the battery
pack. Refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal.

Load the Appropriate Software

What software you load and how you load it depends on the environment in which you use it:

If the terminal is intended for use in batch applications (PDT 6800) or in a Spectrum

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One network environment (PDT 6810), refer to Chapter 3, Batch and Spectrum One

Terminal Setup for information on loading the software.

If the terminal is intended for use in a Spectrum24 network environment (PDT 6842,

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PDT 6845, or PDT 6846), refer to Chapter 4, Spectrum24 RF Terminal Setup for

information on loading the software.

If you are using the 2D scan engine, install the appropriate drivers and applications.

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Refer to Appendix F, 2D Scanner Drivers and Applications .

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Chapter 2

Accessories Setup

Introduction

This chapter provides instructions for setting up the cradle, module, and PC adapter for
charging the NiCd battery and communicating with a host, printer, or modem.

Note: The Lithium Ion battery is charged in the UBC 2000 battery adapter

p/n 21-32665-24. Refer to Chapter 6, Maintaining the Terminal for
more information.

The CRD 38/6865 cradle, CRD 38/6866 cradle, and CCM 38/6860 Charging and
Communications Module provide RS-232 communication, charging, and storage for the
PDT 6800 Series terminal.

The PC adapter provides charging for the NiCd battery and communications for the terminal.

Save the shipping container for storing or shipping the cradle, module, or PC adapter. Inspect
all equipment for damage. If anything is damaged or missing, call your authorized customer
support representative immediately.

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Required Parts

Before attempting to mount or connect the cradles, verify that you have the following parts:

CRD 38/6865 CRD 38/6866

Single-Slot Cradle with Charging Slot:

US Kit: 3865-110

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International Kit: 3865-111

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AC Power Supply:

US:59915-00-00

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International: 60507-00-00

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Null Modem Cable, DB 25 Male to DB 25
Female (p/n 25-19297-01)

Null Modem Cable, DB25 Male to DB 9
Female (p/n 25-19299-01)

Four-Slot Cradle

US Kit: 3866-100

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International Kit: 3866-101

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AC Power Supply

US:60153-00-00

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International: 60174-00-00

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Null Modem Cable, DB 25 Male to DB 25 Female
(p/n 25-19297-01)

Null Modem Cable DB25 Male to DB 9 Female
(p/n 25-19299-01)

Chaining Interconnect Cable (p/n 60427-00-00)

Wall Mounting Kit (p/n 3866-000) Two Wall Mounting Kits (p/n 3866-000)

per 38/6866

Before attempting to mount or connect the Charging and Communications Module (CCM)
38/6860, verify that you have the following parts:

Four-slot CCM Kit (includes power supply, mounting brackets, and hardware:

US: 3860-100

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International: 3860-101

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AC Power Supply:

US: 58690-00-00

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International: 58690-01-00

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Null Modem Cable

DB-25 Female to DB-25 Female (p/n 59846-00-00)

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DB-25 Female to DB-9 Female (p/n 25-19298-01)

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CCM Four-Slot Add-on Kit (includes CCM, coupling kit, and mounting brackets):

p/n 3861-101

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Parts of the CRD 38/6865

Screw Hole
Covers

Optical

Connectors

Battery

Contacts

Spare Battery
Charging Slot

Chargin g LED COMM LED

Figure 2-1. Parts of the CRD 38/6865

Accessories Setup

Power Po rt

Serial Por t

Parts of the CRD 38/6866

Power Port

Serial Port

COMM LEDChargin g LED

Figure 2-2. Parts of the CRD 38/6866

Optical

Connectors

Screw Hole
Covers

Battery

Contac ts

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Wall Mounting the CRD 38/6865

The CRD 38/6865 can be wall-mounted on a wall bracket for convenience. To wall-mount
the 38/6865:

1. Mark where you want the cradle positioned on the wall.

2. Using a fastener appropriate to the wall construction, insert and secure the fastener

(Figure 2-3). Let the head protrude slightly.

Figure 2-3. Wall Mounting the 38/6865

3. Slide the bracket down over the head of the fastener.

4. Remove the black tape covers from the cradle screw holes ( Figure 2-4).

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Figure 2-4. Removing the Tape Covers

Accessories Setup

5. Position the cradle on the bracket.

Figure 2-5. Secure Cradle to Bracket

6. Secure the cradle to the bracket using two #10 metal screws (Figure 2-5).

Wall Mounting the CRD 38/6866

The CRD 38/6866 can be wall-mounted on two mounting brackets. Follow the directions for

Wall Mounting the CRD 38/6865 on page 2-4, using two brackets.

Table Mounting the CRD 38/6866

Note: Installing the suction cup feet is not mandatory but helps keep the

cradle in place.

1. On the bottom of the cradle, thread each of the four suction cup feet into the screw
holes.

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2. Wet the base of each suction cup and secure the cradle to a smooth tabletop by
pushing firmly down on the cradle (Figure 2-6).

Figure 2-6. Installing Suction Cups on the CRD 38/6866

Connecting Power

Note: Connecting power to both CRD 38/6865 and CRD 38/6866 is the

same.

1. Connect the power supply cord’s round plug to the power port on the left side of the
cradle.

2. Connect the power supply’s AC plug to a standard electrical outlet.

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Accessories Setup

The green and red indicators light for 3 seconds, blink for 3 seconds, then go out.

CRD 38/6865

CRD 38/6866

Figure 2-7. Connecting Power to the CRD 38/6865 and CRD 38/6866

Connecting for Data Communications

To connect the CRD 38/6865 or CRD 38/6866:

1. Be sure to unplug the cradle’s power supply before connecting the serial cables.

2. Turn off the PC.

3. Plug the RS-232 serial cable’s DB-25 connector in the cradle’s communication port

(Figure 2-8).

4. Connect the cable’s other connector to the host computer’s serial (COMM) port.

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5. Reconnect the cradle’s power supply

CRD 38/6865

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CRD 38/6866

Figure 2-8. Connecting the CRD 38/6865 and CRD 38/6866 for

Communications with Computer, Printer, or Modem

Accessories Setup

Connecting the CRD 38/6865 Internal Modem

RJ-11
Port

Figure 2-9. RJ-11 Internal Modem Connection

Some cradles use an optional internal modem that communicates at rates of up to 14,400 bps
(with v.32 bit data compression). It can be connected directly to a telephone line through the
RJ-11 port shown in Figure 2-9.

The four-slot cradle does not have an internal modem.

Note:

To connect the internal modem:

1. Connect the phone cord into the RJ-11 port on the back of the cradle.

2. Connect the other end of the phone cord into the wall phone jack.

Caution

When connecting the internal modem to the phone line, always connect the
phone line to the cradle first, then to the wall phone jack. When removing
the connection, always remove the telephone line from the wall phone jack,
then remove from the cradle.

There are specific firmware settings which are used to configure the modem’s hardware and
software for proper operation and regulatory compliance. The terminal’s application can
control these settings and enable you to view and amend the settings for country/region,
pulse/tone dialing, or repeat dial timing. Incorrectly defining these settings can lead to illegal
use of the modem and can create unreliable operation. The application developer should
consult the Series 3000 Application Programmer’s Reference Manual for correct settings.

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