Symbol Technologies PPT2733 User Manual

PPT 2700 Series

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents: U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 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;

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ PPT 2700 Terminal! Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include:

• Pocket size

• Personal Information Management software

• Microsoft

• RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24 wireless network

• Printing support

• 1 or 2-dimensional scanning capability.

Windows® CE operating system

About This Guide

This guide describes how to set up and use the terminal. The term PPT 2700 refers to the batch 1D scanning terminal, the batch PDF417 scanning terminal, and the Spectrum24 terminal. Specific topics covered include:

Parts of the PPT 2700

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Recharging the Battery

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Calibrating the Screen

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Using the PPT 2700

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Typing and Writing with the Stylus

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Scanning with the PPT 2700

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Resetting Your PPT 2700 Terminal

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Maintaining the PPT 2700

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Troubleshooting

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For information on applica tions available for the PPT 27 00, see the

PPT 2700 Product Reference Guide

from your Reseller or from Symbol Technologies.

(p/n 70-37806-xx), available

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Parts of the PPT 2700

Scan LED

Scroll Button

Action Button

Power Button

Scan Exit Window

Left Scan Trigger

Fron t View

Scan Trig ge r Exit Button Scroll Button

Right Scan Tr ig ge r

LCD (Screen)

Function Button

Application Buttons

Left View

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Parts of the PPT 2700 (continued)

Back View

Stylus

Stylus Silo

Speaker

Battery

Compartment

Battery

Door Latch

Bottom View

To p V i ew

(1D Scanning Terminal)

IR Port

Handstrap Connector

Microphone

Reset Button

Lithium Ion Battery

Battery Door Latch

Battery Door

Serial Port

To p Vi e w

(2D Scan ning Terminal)

Scan Window

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Installing Batteries

Before using your PP T 27 00, you must install a lith ium-ion batter y. The battery fits behind the battery door on the back of the PPT

2700. To install the battery in your PPT 2700:

1. Open the latches on the battery door and lift the battery door away from the PPT 2700.

Latch

2. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment with the battery tether positione d properly (as show n below), making sure the battery snaps into place.

Tet h e r

3. Replace the battery cover and press down firmly on the cover while re-securing the latches.

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Charge the battery in the terminal for about 2 1/2 hours before initial use.

Recharging the Battery

When battery volt age is low, a warning mes sage appe ars i ndica ting the battery needs to be recharged. You can recharge the terminal’s battery using either the CRD 2700 Cradle or the Synchronization Cable.

Using the Cradle to Recharge the Battery

To recharge the terminal’s battery using the CRD 2700 cradle:

1. Make sure the cradle is plugged into a wall outlet.

2. Insert the PPT 2700 terminal in the cradle.

Terminal Charge LED

3. The T erminal Charge LED turns red to indicate charging, then green when the battery is fully charged. The terminal’ s battery is fully charged after approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Charging a Spare Battery

Y ou can also recharge a terminal’s spare battery by inserting it in the spare battery charging slot in the back of the cradle, oriented so the contacts are facing down and towards the back of the cradle. Press the battery down into the slot until firmly seated. The battery is fully

PPT 2700 Series

charged after ap pr ox im ately 2 1/2 hours. Se e th e

Quick Reference Guide

(p/n 70-37807-xx) for more information.

PPT 27 00 Cradle

The Spare Battery Charge LED turns red to indicate charging, then green when the battery is fully charged. The battery is fully charged after approximately 2 1/2 hours.

Spare Battery

Charge LED

Using the Synchronization Cable to Recharge the Battery

To recharge the termi nal ’s battery usin g the S yn ch ronization Cable:

1. Insert the cable into the bottom of the terminal.

Synchronization Cable

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