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The PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide provides information about the PDT 8000
Series terminal using the Pocket PC 2002 Operating System, and its accessories. The PDT
8000 Series includes the following variations of the terminal:
•PDT 8000: batch
•PDT 804x: Spectrum24 LAN radio
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
•Chapter 1, Getting Started explains the physical buttons and controls on your
terminal, how to install and charge the batteries, replace the handstrap, and start
your terminal for the first time.
•Chapter 2, Operating the Terminal explains how to use your terminal, including
instructions for powering on and resetting the terminal, using the stylus and a
headset, entering information, and scanning.
•Chapter 3, Customizing Your Terminal explains how to adjust settings on the
terminal, and add and delete programs.
•Chapter 4, Communications explains how to use Microsoft® ActiveSync™ for
communications between the terminal and host computer.
•Chapter 5, Applications describes how to use the Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Notes
and Inbox applications.
•Chapter 6, Companion Programs describes how to use Pocket Word, Pocket
Excel, MSN Messenger, MS Media Player, and Microsoft Reader.
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•Chapter 7, Pocket Internet Explorer explains how to set up favorite links and
channels, and browse the web on your terminal.
•Chapter 8, Connections describes how to connect the terminal to your e-mail
server, and transfer information via infrared.
•Chapter 9, Spectrum24 Network Configuration describes how to configure the
Spectrum24 wireless connection.
•Chapter 10, Software Installation on Development PC provides instructions for
installing the Software Developer’s Kit on your host computer.
•Chapter 11, Configuring the Terminal describes how to install and use the Terminal
Configuration Manager (TCM) and Initial Program Loader (IPL).
•Chapter 12, Maintenance and Troubleshooting provides information to help you
take proper care of your terminal and solve problems that may come up.
•Appendix A, Block Recognizer Characters details how to write letters on your
terminal using the Block Recognizer so they are correctly translated into text.
•Appendix B, Demo Program provides an overview of the PDT 8000 demo program
applications, such as scanning, setup, diagnostic utilities, and file management.
•Appendix C, Technical Specifications includes a table listing the technical
specifications for the terminal.
•Appendix D, Keyboard Maps includes tables listing key functionality for the
keyboard.
Notational Conventions
This document uses these conventions:
•“terminal” or “PDT 8000” refers to any model of the terminal.
•“User” refers to anyone using an application on the terminal.
•“You” refers to the End User, System Administrator or Technical Support person
using this manual as a reference to install, configure, operate, maintain and
troubleshoot the terminal.
•Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents. It also identifies names of
screens, menus, menu items, and fields within screens.
•Courier text identifies buttons to be tapped or clicked on screens.
•Bullets (•) indicate:
•lists of alternatives or action items.
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•lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
•Numbered lists indicate a set of sequential steps, i.e., those that describe step-by-
step procedures.
Related Documents
The following documents provide more information on your terminal.
•Windows CE Help File for Symbol Terminals, p/n 72E-38880-xx.
•Symbol Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for the Pocket PC,
available at http://Software.Symbol.com/DevZone.
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xiv 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
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
+44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
+61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)
Denmark/Danmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
+45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)
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Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226
Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore
Branch)
230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel : +65-6796-9600
Fax : +65-6337-6488
Austria/Österreich
Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
+43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)
Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your local distributor or call
+44 118 945 7360
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Finland/Suomi
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
+358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)
7900 Glades Road
Suite 340
Boca Raton, Florida 33434 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
+1-561-483-1275 (Outside United States)
Netherlands/Nederland
Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
+31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)
France
Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
+33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)
Italy/Italia
Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
+39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)
Mexico/México
Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
+52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)
Norway/Norge
Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
+47 2232 4375
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South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
11-809 5311 (Inside South Africa)
+27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your terminal, how to install and
charge the batteries, replace the handstrap, and start your terminal for the first time.
Unpacking the Terminal
Carefully remove all protective material from around the terminal and save the shipping
container for later storage and shipping.
Verify that you received all equipment listed below:
•a terminal
•a handstrap, attached to the terminal
•a stylus
•a Quick Reference Guide for the terminal.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any
damaged equipment, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See
page xiii for contact information.
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Parts of the Terminal
Scan LED
Microphone
TFT LCD
(color)
ront View
Charge
LED
1-4
Power
Button
1-D Exit
Window
Speaker
Top View
Audio Jack
Figure 1-1. Front & Top Views
Back View
Getting Started
Scan Button
Handstrap
Stylu s
Scan Button
IrDA Port
Battery Door
Bottom View
Serial & Charge
Port
Figure 1-2. Back & Bottom Views
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Accessories
•Additional lithium-ion Battery (p/n 21-54882-01)
•Style (p/n 11-55475-05): for performing pen functions
•Cables:
•Snap-On DEX Cable (p/n CBL-8000-100-DEX): connects the terminal to a
vending machine.
•Snap-On Autocharger (p/n VCA8000-01): connects to the cigarette lighter in
a vehicle to charge the terminal.
•Snap-On Printer Cable (p/n CBL-8000-100-INT1): adds printing capabilities to
the terminal.
•AC Wall Adapter: (p/n CBL8000-100U, CBL8000-400U): charges the terminal.
•Serial Charging Cable (p/n 25-55853-01): allows serial connection of the
terminal to a host computer.
•Snap-On Modem Module (p/n MDM8000-xxx): allows dial-up connections of the
terminal to a remote host computer, while maintaining the portability of the terminal.
•Single-Slot Serial Cradle (p/n CRD8000-1000S): charges the terminal and
synchronizes the terminal with a host computer through a serial connection.
•Single-Slot Modem Cradle (p/n CRD8000-1000M): charges the terminal and
synchronizes the terminal with a host computer through a modem connection.
•Four-Slot Charging Cradle (p/n CHS8000-4000C): charges the terminal.
•Four-Slot Charging Cradle with Spare Battery (p/n CHS8000-4000B): charges
the terminal and a spare battery.
•UBC Adapter and Base (p/n 21-32665-33 and UBC2000-xxxxx): charges up to
four spare batteries.
•Holster (p/n 11-57530-02): stores the terminal when not in use.
•Symbol Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for the PDT 8000 Pocket PC 2002.
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Installing Batteries
Before using your terminal, install the lithium-ion battery. The battery fits behind the battery
door on the back of the terminal.
To install the battery:
1. Rotate the latches on the battery door up and lift the battery door away from the
terminal.
2. Insert the lithium-ion battery into the battery compartment.
Slide the latches on both sides
of the battery down, to ensure
they are in the unlock position.
3. Lock the battery in place by sliding the latches on the battery up.
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4. Replace the battery door, hooking it onto the bottom of the compartment and then
pressing down firmly along the top edge while rotating the latches on the battery
door down into the locked position.
Note: Ensure that the latches on the battery door are in the up position
while securing the battery door on the terminal.
Caution
Do not expose the battery to temperatures in excess of 140°F (60°C). Do
not disassemble, incinerate, or short circuit the battery.
Charging the Terminal Battery
Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for
approximately four hours, using the Serial Charging Cable or an appropriate accessory.
Your terminal is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from
the fully-charged lithium-ion battery. This backup battery retains data in memory when the
terminal’s battery is removed, and can take up to 20 hours to charge when you first use your
terminal.
Note: If you remove your lithium-ion battery before the backup battery is
fully charged, data may be lost. For this reason, DO NOT remove the
battery before the backup battery is fully charged, which can take up
to 20 hours.
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Getting Started
Using the Serial Charging Cable
To charge the terminal’s battery using the Serial Charging Cable, setup as shown below:
Terminal
Charge LED
Serial Charging
Cable
The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and
turns solid amber when charging is complete. The battery usually charges in two hours or
less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge. See Charge LED Indicator on page 116 for other indications.
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Using the Snap-On Modem Module
To charge the terminal’s battery using the Snap-On Modem Module, setup as shown below:
Terminal
Charge LED
AC Line
Cord
Power
Supply
DC Cable
Snap-On
Modem Module
The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and
turns solid amber when charging is complete. The battery usually charges in two hours or
less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge. See Charge LED Indicator on page 116 for other indications.
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Using the Snap-On Autocharger
To charge the terminal’s battery using the Snap-On Autocharger, setup as shown below:
Terminal
Charge LED
2
1
Power
Indicator
Green
The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and
turns solid amber when charging is complete. The battery usually charges in two hours or
less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge. See Charge LED Indicator on page 116 for other indications.
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Using the Single-Slot Cradle
To charge the terminal’s battery using the CRD8000-1000S or the CRD8000-1000M:
1. Connect the cradle to a power source.
AC Line
Cord
Power
Supply
DC
Cable
2. Insert the terminal into the cradle. The terminal starts to charge automatically.
Terminal
Charge LED
The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and
turns solid amber when charging is complete. The battery usually charges in two hours or
less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge. See Charge LED Indicator on page 116 for other indications.
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Using the Four-Slot Cradle
To charge the terminal’s battery using the CHS8000-4000C or the CHS8000-4000B:
1. Connect the cradle to a power source.
DC
Cable
AC Line
Cord
Power
Supply
2. Insert the terminal into the cradle. The terminal starts to charge automatically.
Terminal
Charge LED
The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and
turns solid amber when charging is complete. The battery usually charges in two hours or
less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge. See Charge LED Indicator on page 116 for other indications.
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Charging Spare Batteries
A spare battery can be charged using either of the single-slot cradles (CRD8000-1000S or
CRD8000-1000M) or the CHS8000-4000B.
Note: You can also use a UBC Adaptor (p/n 21-32665-33) to charge spare
batteries. Refer to the UBC 2000 Universal Battery Charge Product Guide for more information.
Using the Single-Slot Cradle
1. Connect the cradle to a power source.
2. Slide the latches on both sides of the battery up, to ensure they are in the unlock
position.
UNLOCK
3. Insert the battery into the Spare Battery Charging slot on the back of the cradle.
Position it with the charging contacts facing down (over charging pins) and gently
press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.
4. Lock the battery into place by sliding the latches on the battery down.
LOCK
The spare battery charging LED blinks amber to indicate that the battery is charging and
turns solid amber when battery is completely charged. The battery usually charges in two
hours or less, but may take up to four hours to fully charge. See Charge LED Indicator on
page 1-16 for other indications.
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