Symbol Technologies PDT7530 User Manual

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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 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.4,387,297; 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; 5,216,232; 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;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. 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.

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Introduction

The PDT 7500 Series family of portable data terminals 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® MS-DOS 6.22 or Windows® CE OS

•Wireless communication capability using Symbol’s wireless LAN technology

•An optional integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) cellular radio

•Integrated laser scanning capability (1- and 2-Dimensional)

•35-key keypad for key input

•Touch screen

•IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications.

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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 Keypad on page 10

•Using the Integrated Laser Scanner on page 11

•Host Communications on page 13

•Using the Touch Screen on page 14

•Troubleshooting on page 15.

Accessories

Each PDT 7500 requires one 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery (p/n 21- 38602-06). 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

	LCD
Scan Button
	Communication LED
Battery Charge
LED	Thumb Rest

Power Key

Top View

Scan Window

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Parts of the PDT 7500 (continued)

Bottom View

Serial

IrDA Port Communications

Port

Back View

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 the 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.

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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.

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 initialized 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.

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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