Symbol Technologies PDT 7500 User Manual

PDT 7500 Series

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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; 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; 5,557,093; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202; 5,612,531; 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

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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.

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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