Symbol Technologies PDT8100 User Manual
PDT 8100 Series
with Intel XScale
Technology
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PDT 8100 Series
with Intel XScale
Technology
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contained in Symbol products.
Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered trademarks 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 Tec hnologies, 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. 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095;
4,758,717; 4,760,248; 4,806,742; 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, 168,1 49;
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; 5,324,924; 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;
5,848,064; 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; 6,029,894; 6,031,830; 6,036,098; 6,047,892;
6,050,491; 6,053,413; 6,056,200; 6,065,678; 6,067,297; 6,082,621; 6,084,528; 6,088,482;
6,092,725; 6,101,483; 6,102,293; 6,104,620; 6,114,712; 6,115,678; 6,119,944; 6,123,265;
6,131,814; 6,138,180; 6,142,379; 6,172,478; 6,176,428; 6,178,426; 6,186,400; 6,188,681;
6,209,788; 6,209,789; 6,216,951; 6,220,514; 6,243,447; 6,244,513; 6,247,647; 6,308,061;
6,250,551; 6,295,031; 6,308,061; 6,308,892; 6,321,990; 6,328,213; 6,330,244; 6,336,587;
6,340,114; 6,340,115; 6,340,119; 6,348,773; 6,380,949; 6,394,355; 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; D418,500; D419,548; D423,468; D424,035;
D430,158; D430,159; D431,562; D436,104.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187, NI-068564 (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. 06/02
Quick Reference
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8100 Series
Terminal with Intel XScale
features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications.
These features include:
• Intel XScale application processor technology
• Personal Information Management software
•Microsoft
®
Windows® Pocket PC 2002 operating system
• RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24
Network (WLAN PDT 814x)
• 1-Dimensional scanning capability
• Color TFT LCD display
• 28-key, 37-key, or 47-key keyboard
• “Quick Grip” Trigger Handle Interface
• Touch screen
• Printing support
• IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications.
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Wireless Local Area
About This Guide
This guide describes how to set up and use the terminal. The terms PDT
8100 Series with Intel XScale technology and terminal refer to the batch
and Spectrum24 versions of the terminal. Topics covered include:
• Accessories on page 2
• Parts of the Terminal on page 3
• Getting Started on page 5
• Inserting a Compact Flash Card on page 5
• Removing a Compact Flash Card on page 6
• Installing the Battery on page 7
• Charging the Battery on page 8
• 15-Pin Serial Port Connector on page 9
• Attaching the Trigger Handle (“Quick Grip” compatible terminals
only) on page 9
• Attaching the Handstrap on page 10
• Starting the Terminal on page 10
• Aligning the Screen on page 11
• Initiating a Network Connection on page 11
• Controlling the Backlight on page 1 1
• Using a Headset on page 12
• Using the Keyboard on page 13
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• Using the Stylus on page 18
• Today Screen on page 19
• Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 20
• Input Methods on page 20
• Using the Integrated Laser Scanner on page 23
• Resetting Your Terminal on page 24
• Host Communications on page 25
• Maintaining the Terminal on page 26
• Troubleshooting on page 27
• END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT on page 32
• Regulatory Information on page 35
• Warranty
• Service Information.
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The PDT 8100 Series with Intel XScale
T echnology Product Reference
Guide (p/n 72-57773-xx) details the applications available for the terminal.
For the latest version of the Product Reference Guide, and for Quick
Reference Guide translations, go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Accessories
Each terminal requires one 1950 mAh lithium-ion battery. The following
optional accessories are available from Symbol Technologies:
• 3000 mAh lithium-ion battery
with battery door
• Cables: • IrDA c o mpliant printer s
- Serial/Charging cable • Magnetic stripe reader
- DEX cable • Serial charging cradle
- Autocharge cable • Single-slot modem and charging
- Snap-on printer cables • Snap on “Quick Grip” Trigger Handle
• Carrying case • Stylus for performing pen functions
• Clip on modem module • UBC battery adapters
• Four-slot charging only
cradle
• Four-slot Ethernet cradle
• Headset
cradle
• Vehicle cradle
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Parts of the Terminal
FRONT VIEW
Scan LED
TFT LCD
(color)
Power
button
Telephony
receiver
Scan
trigger
Backlight
button
Audio
connector
Handstrap
clip
Handstrap
SIDE VIEW
Microphone
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Scan
trigger
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Parts of the Terminal (continued)
Stylus
Handstrap
clip
Stylus silo
Battery cover
switch
Battery
ompartment
Battery door
BACK VIEW
Speaker
IrDA port
Reset button
Battery lock
switch
Battery door
latches
Flash card
cover
Lithium-ion
battery
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Parts of the Terminal (continued)
TOP VIEW
15-Pin Seri al Po rt
(terminals without
scanner)
BOTTOM VIEW
1-D Exit Window
(terminals with
scanner)
Serial port
Getting Started
Before you can use your terminal, perform these basic setup procedures:
• Insert the Compact Flash card (optional).
• Install and charge the battery.
• Start the PDT 81xx.
• Initiate the network connection (PDT 8146 only).
Inserting a Compact Flash Card
The terminal contains a slot for a standard compact flash card, which
includes a locking mechanism that prevents the card from coming loose if
the terminal is dropped. Insert the compact flash card carefully to ensure it
engages this locking mechanism.
1. Open the battery door and remove the battery.
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2. Remove the flash card cover at the top of the battery compartment
by pulling the top out, and lifting the cover up.
3. Insert the flash card into the compartment with the pins facing forward, and the main label facing down. It only fits one way. The two
metal tabs on the locking mechanism will prevent you from pushing
the card all the way in.
Compact flash
card cover
Pull top out & lift cover
Insert flash
card
4. T o fit the card into place, push down and in at the same time, so that
the lip of the compact flash card slips under the tabs of the locking
mechanism.
5. Replace the flash card cover by inserting the bottom first, and pressing the top in.
Note: After you insert or remove a compact flash card, you must re-
place the flash card cover or the terminal will not function.
6. Reinsert the battery and battery door.
7. Perform a soft reset (see Performing a Soft Reset on page 24).
Removing a Compact Flash Card
1. Open the battery door and remove the battery and flash card cover.
2. Use the stylus to press the flash card release button inside the flash
card compartment.
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Installing the Battery
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4
6
Caution: Do not expose the battery to temperatures in excess of 140°F
(60°C). Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short circuit the battery.
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7
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Charging the Battery
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery for the First Time
Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery
in the terminal for a minimum of 12 hours, with the terminal off. Charge the
battery using the Serial/Charging Cable or the appropriate cradle (1950
mAh battery only). This is the time needed to fully charge the main battery
and the internal backup battery in a terminal that is off.
Recharging the Main Battery
To recharge the 1950 mAh lithium-ion battery in the terminal, turn the
terminal off and charge the battery for approximately four hours using the
Serial/Charging Cable or the appropriate cradle.
T o recharge the optional 3000 mAh lithium-ion battery in the terminal, turn
the terminal off and charge the battery for approximately six hours using
only the Serial/Charging Cable.
Note: The battery can also be recharged separately in the CRD
8100-1100S Single Slot Charging Cradle (1950 mAh battery
only), VCD 8100-R001 Vehicle Charging Cradle (1950 mAh
battery only), or UBC battery adapter (1950 mAh and 3000
mAh battery).
Charging the Battery Using a Cradle (1950 mAh battery only)
You can charge the battery in the terminal using the CRD 8100-4000C
Four Slot Charge Cradle, CRD 8100-1000M Single Slot Modem Cradle,
VCD 8100-R001 Vehicle Charging Cradle, CRD 8100-1100S Single Slot
Charging Cradle, or CRD 8100-4000E Four Slot Ethernet Cradle. For
more information, see the set up instructions in the respective Quick
Reference Guides.
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Charging the Battery Using the Serial/Charging Cable
1. Insert the battery
charging receptacle
into the bottom of the
terminal.
2. Plug the power cable
into a wall outlet.
3. Plug the other end of
the power cable into
the battery charging receptacle.
Serial/Charging Cable
Battery charging
receptacle
15-Pin Serial Port Connector
To connect to the Micro-D RS-232 port at the top of the terminal, use an
ITT Cannon brand mil-spec connector (MDM-15SSB) with captivated jack
screws (mil p/n M83513/5-6) to protect the connector’s contacts from
damage during insertion and removal.
Attaching the Trigger Handle (“Quick Grip” compatible terminals only)
For information about attaching and using the scanning Trigger Handle,
refer to the TRG 8100 T r igger Handle Quick Reference Guide
(p/n 72-55949-xx).
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Attaching the Handstrap
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3
Starting the Terminal
Press the red Power button to turn the terminal on and off.
Power button
As the terminal initializes its Flash File System, the Symbol splash screen
displays for about 30 seconds.
When the Welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to
continue to the Align screen. Note that these screens also appear every
time you perform a hard reset.
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Aligning the Screen
To align your terminal so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip
of your stylus:
1. Remove the stylus from its storage silo on the back of the terminal.
2. T ap the center of each target that appears on the screen with the tip
of the stylus.
Tap the target firmly and a ccurately at
each location on the screen. The target
will continue to move until the screen
is aligned.
3. Follow the directions on the screen which explain how to use the stylus and pop-up menus, and allow you to set your city and time zone.
Initiating a Network Connection
Before using the terminal, set up the Spectrum24 network connection.
Refer to the PDT 8100 Series with Intel XScale
Reference Guide for setup instructions.
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Controlling the Backlight
Press the Backlight button to turn the display and keyboard backlights on
and off. Press once to turn the display backlight on, press again to turn the
keyboard backlight on, and press a third time to turn both backlights off.
Power button
Backlight button
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Adjusting the Backlight
Keyboard Keys Description
28-key Function + “1” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness)
Function + “2” Increase display backlight (increase brightness)
37-key Function + “G” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness)
Function + “I” Increase display backlight (increase brightness)
47-key Function + “Y” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness)
Function + “W” Increase display backlight (increase brightness)
Note: Backlight adjustments can be made on displays only. Keyboard backlights
cannot be adjusted.
Using a Headset
If your terminal is equipped with an audio
connector, a headset may be inst alled for
telephony operation.
To use the headset (p/n VXI61-SYB),
plug the headset jack into the audio
connector on the side of the terminal.
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