Symbol Technologies PDT 7500 User Manual
PDT 7500 Series
PDT 7500 Series
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Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300
http://www.symbol.com
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:
U.S. Patent No. 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; 5,216,232; 5,229,591; 5,230,088;
5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162; 5,250,791; 5,250,792; 5,260,553; 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;
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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;
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5,619,028; 5,627,359; 5,637,852; 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; 5,742,043;
5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,789,731;
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; 5,861,615; 5,874,720; 5,875,415; 5,900,617; 5,902,989;
5,907,146; 5,912,450; 5,914,478; 5,917,173; 5,920,059; 5,923,025; 5,929,420;
5,945,658; 5,945,659; 5,946,194; 5,959,285; 6,002,918; 6,021,947; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,068,190; D305,885;
D341,584; D344,501; D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478;
D383,124; D391,250; D405,077; D406,581; D414,171; D414,172, D419,548;
D423,468; D424,035.
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. 06/00
Quick Reference
Introduction
The PDT 7500 Series portable data terminal puts the processing
power of a 486 PC in the user’s hand. The terminal uses a
rechargeable Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh smart battery, and
incorporates pen technology and bar code scanning capability in a
key-based terminal.
The PDT 7500 ruggedized hand-held terminal combines:
• PC-standard architecture (32-bit 486 DX2)
• Microsoft
• Wireless communication capability using Symbol’s wireless
LAN technology
• An optional integrated Wireless Wide Area Network
(WWAN) cellular radio (CDPD and GSM)
• Integrated laser or imager scanning capability (1- and 2-Dimensional)
• 25-key, 36-key, or 49-key keypad
• Touch screen
• IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications.
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MS-DOS 6.22 or Windows® CE operating system
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About This Guide
This guide provides information on the operation of the PDT 7500
Series terminal. Specifically, the following topics are discussed:
• Parts of the PDT 7500 on page 3
• Installing New or Recharged Batteries on page 5
• Operating the PDT 7500 on page 7
• Using the PDT 7500 36-Key Keypad on page 10
• Using the PDT 7500 49-Key Keypad on page 11
• Using the PDT 7500 25-Key Keypad on page 13
• Using the Integrated Laser Scanner on page 14
• Using the Imager on page 16
• Host Communications on page 17
• Using the Touch Screen on page 18
• Troubleshooting on page 18.
Accessories
Each PDT 7500 requires one 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery (p/n 2138602-06). The following optional accessories are available from
Symbol Technologies:
• Additional Li-Ion battery
• Stylus for performing pen functions
• Single-slot cradle
•Four-slot cradle
• Vehicle cradle
• IrDA compliant printer
• UBC 2000 charging adapter
• Null modem cable
•Holster.
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Parts of the PDT 7500
Front View
Scan LED
Scan Button
Battery Charge
LED
WAN A n t e n n a
(PDT 753X only)
LCD
Communication LED
Thumb Rest
Power Key
To p V i ew
Scan Window
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Parts of the PDT 7500 (continued)
Bottom View
IrDA Port
Back View
Serial
Communications
Port
Li-Ion Battery
Battery Latch
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Installing New or Recharged Batteries
Caution: To ensure proper terminal operation, use ONLY the
Symbol Li-Ion battery in the PDT 7500.
To install a new or recharged Li-Ion
battery:
1. Hook the base of the new battery in the top of the battery
compartment, then press into
place.
2. Slide the battery latch to secure
the battery.
If the battery latch is not closed, do not operate the terminal,
otherwise data may be lost.
Caution: Do not expose the battery to temperatures in excess of
140°F (60°C). Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short
circuit the battery.
Removing the Battery from the Terminal
To remove the Li-Ion battery from the
terminal:
1. Suspend the terminal’s power.
2. Slide the battery release switch
towards the top of the terminal
until the lock releases.
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3. Lift the battery up and out of the battery compartment.
Charging the Battery in the Terminal
To charge the terminal’s battery, place the PDT 7500 in the cradle
or connect the synchronization/charging cable.
The terminal’s charging LED turns yellow while charging, then
turns green when the battery is fully charged, which takes 2-3
hours. A flashing yellow LED indicates there may be a problem with
the battery.
For instructions on setting up the cradle, refer to the Quick
Reference Guide that shipped with your cradle or to the PDT 7500
Series Product Reference Guide (72-39225-xx for DOS terminals,
or 72-41235-xx for Windows CE Terminals).
Charging the Spare Battery
The cradle also has a spare battery charging slot. To charge the
spare Li-Ion battery in the CRD 7500 cradle, place the battery into
the charging slot in the cradle. Charging begins automatically and
the charge LED on the cradle turns yellow. The charge LED turns
green upon successful completion of the charge cycle, which takes
approximately 4 hours. If the LED does not light, no battery is
present. If the LED blinks yellow, the battery is faulty.
You may also charge the battery in the UBC 2000 Battery Charger.
See the Quick Reference Guide which came with the UBC 2000 for
more information.
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LED Indication
For all charging methods, the terminal’s battery charging LED
indicates the battery charging status as follows:
Battery Charge State Charge LED Indication
Battery absent/no charge power Off
Battery charging Yellow
Battery fully charged Green
Abnormal battery Flashing Yellow
Operating the PDT 7500
Powering the Terminal On/Off
Note: Before the terminal can be powered on, it must be ini-
tialized and the battery must be fully charged. Refer to
the PDT 7500 Series Product Reference Guide for your
terminal for information on initializing the terminal.
Caution: Do not operate the terminal from an external power
source with a dead battery installed. This may cause a
terminal reboot and loss of data when the external power is removed, since the terminal cannot shut down
properly and enter its low power state.
To power on the terminal:
1. Make sure the terminal’s battery is fully charged.
2. Press the PWR key.
To suspend the terminal’s operation, press the PWR key.
Turning the Backlight On/Off
To turn the backlight on or off, press the blue FUNC key, then the
LAMP key.
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Controlling the Screen Contrast
To lighten the screen contrast, press the blue FUNC key, then the
LIGHT key. To darken the screen contrast, press the FUNC key,
then the DARK Key.
Resetting the PDT 7500
If your PDT 7500 Series terminal stops responding to input from
buttons on the screen, you must reset it.
Performing a Warm Boot (DOS and Windows CE Terminals)
A warm boot restarts the terminal and saves all stored records and
entries.
Note: Files that remain open during a warm boot may not be
retained.
To perform a warm boot, press and hold down the PWR key for 6
seconds, then release.
Performing a Cold Boot (DOS and Windows CE Terminals)
A cold boot restarts the terminal. In the Windows CE environment,
the registry and objects stored are reset to original settings.
To perform a cold boot, press and hold the PWR key for 15 seconds,
then release. On the DOS terminal, this value can be reconfigured
in Setup (see the Product Reference Guide for more information).
Performing a Hard Reset (Windows CE Terminals Only)
A hard reset also restarts the PDT 7500 Series terminal, but erases
all stored records and entries. Therefore, never perform a hard reset
unless a warm/cold boot does not solve your problem.
Note: On the Windows CE terminal, you can restore any data
previously synchronized with your computer during the
next ActiveSync operation. See the Quick Reference
Guide which came with your cradle, or the PDT 7500
Product Reference Guide for Windows CE for more information.
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To perform a hard reset:
1. Remove the battery for 20 minutes or longer.
2. Replace the battery in the terminal.
3. The calibration screen displays.
Note: With a hard reset, formats preferences and other settings
are restored to their original factory defaults.
Calibrating the Screen (Windows CE Terminals Only)
The first time you start your PDT 7500 terminal (and whenever the
terminal is cold-booted), the calibration screen displays. This
section describes how to calibrate your terminal so the cursor on the
touch screen aligns with the tip of your stylus.
Note: If your terminal came loaded with another software ap-
plication, the calibration screen may not display.
To calibrate your PDT 7500 terminal:
1. If necessary, adjust the contrast on the PDT 7500 so the screen
is clear and readable. See “Controlling the Screen Contrast”
on page 8 for instructions.
2. As the screen instructs, carefully press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of each target. Repeat as the target moves
around the screen.
3. Tap the screen when prompted to accept new calibration.
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