Symbol Technologies PPT 8800 User Manual

PPT 8800 with

Windows Mobile 2003

for Pocket PCs

PPT 8800

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, cove ring 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, the Symbol logo and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, 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. 4,593,186; 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; 5,168,149; 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; 5,324,924; 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 your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ PPT 8800 with Windows® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs. Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include:

• Small rugged lightweight form factor

•Microsoft

• RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24® wireless network and/or Bluetooth™

• Printing support

• Scanning capability

• Standard 6-key and 15-key backlit keypad configurations

• Transflective color LCD display with digitizer.

Windows® Mobile software

About This Guide

This guide describes how to set up and use the terminal. The term PPT 8800 Series refers to the batch, Spectrum24 and Bluetooth versions of the terminal. Specific topics covered include:

• Accessories on page 2

• Parts of the Terminal on page 3

• Getting Started on page 5

• Scanning on page 14

• Using a Headset on page 15

• Resetting the Terminal on page 15

• Host Communications on page 17

• Maintenance on page 19

• Troubleshooting on page 20

• Regulatory Information on page 27

• Warranty on page 25

• Service Information on backcover.

PPT 8800

The PPT 8800 with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs 2003 Product Reference Guide (p/n 72-63154-XX) details the applications available for the terminal. For the latest version of this guide, visit: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Accessories

The following optional accessories will be available from Symbol:

• Spare lithium-ion rechargeable battery

• Larger capacity lithium-ion rechargeable battery kit

• Single-Slot Serial Cradle

• Four-Slot Serial Cradle

• Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle

• Holster(s) or case

• Stylus or tethered stylus

• Serial charging cable

• Universal cable cup for attachable cables:

- attachable power supply and line cord

- Printer cable options

- DEX cable

- Auto charging cable

- USB cable

• Pistol grip handle

• Magnetic stripe reader

• UBC adapter

• Vehicle cradle.

Quick Reference

Parts of the Terminal

Scan LED

LCD Display

Keypad

Scan Window

Infrared Port

Stylus Silo

Right Scan Trigger

Headphone Jack

Speaker

Handstrap

Microphone

PPT 8800

Parts of the Terminal (continued)

Handstrap Connector

Battery

Compartment

Reset Button

Serial/USB Port

Speaker

Tether

Microphone

Locking

Screw

Battery Cover

Handstrap Connector

Quick Reference

Getting Started

Before using the PPT 8800, perform the basic setup procedures:

• Install and charge the main battery and backup battery

• Start the terminal

• Initiate the network connection.

Installing the Battery

Note: Also use the following procedures for installing the op-

tional larger capacity lithium-ion battery and battery cover.

1. Turn the locking screw counterclockwise until the battery cover releases from the terminal.

2. Lift the battery cover away from the terminal.

3. Insert the battery in the battery compartment with the battery tether positioned as shown, ensuring that the battery snaps into place.

Tether

PPT 8800

4. Replace the battery cover by inserting the top first, then pressing the bottom in firmly.

5. Turn the locking screw clockwise to secure the cover to the terminal.

Charging the Battery

Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the main battery in the terminal for approximately 2 1/2 hours, using a cradle or the serial charging cable.The larger capacity battery charges in approximately 5 hours.

Your terminal is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from the fully-charged main battery. This backup battery retains data in memory for 20 minutes when the terminal’s battery is removed, and takes about 24 hours to charge when you first use your terminal.

Note: If the main battery is removed before the backup bat-

tery is fully charged, data may be lost. For this reason, DO NOT remove the battery within the first 24 hours of use.

Quick Reference

Charging the Battery Using the Serial Charging Cable

Charge the main battery using the Serial Charging Cable. The standard battery charges in approximately 2 1/2 hours. The larger capacity battery charges in approximately 5 hours.

Serial Charging Cable

Charging the Battery Using a Cradle

Note: To ensure the quickest charging time, turn the terminal

off while charging.

Charge the main battery using the UBC Adapter or the CRD 8800 Single-Slot Cradle. The battery charges in approximately 2 1/2 hours. For more information, see the setup instructions in the CRD 8800 Single-Slot Cradle Quick Reference Guide.

Charging a Spare Battery

Charge a spare battery using the UBC Adapter or the CRD 8800 Single-Slot Cradle. For more information on charging with the cradle, see the setup instructions in the CRD 8800 Single-Slot Cradle Quick Reference Guide.

PPT 8800

Starting the Terminal

Press the button to turn on the terminal. If the terminal does not power on, perform a hard reset. See Performing a Hard Reset

on page 16.

As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about a minute followed by the calibration screen. Note that these screens also appear every time you perform a hard reset.

Calibrating the Screen

T o align your terminal so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of your stylus:

1. If necessary, adjust the backlight on the terminal so the screen is readable (see Adjusting the Backlight on page 9).

2. Remove the stylus from the stylus silo.

3. Tap the center of each target that appears on the Align screen with the tip of the stylus.

4. Follow the directions on the screen which explains how to use the stylus and pop-up menus, and allows you to set your time zone.

Quick Reference

Note: To re-calibrate the screen at anytime, press +

on a 15-key terminal or press

+ on a

Standard 6-key terminal to launch the calibration screen application.

Using the Power Button

The button turns the terminal on and off and controls the display and keypad backlight.

Adjusting the Backlight

Note: Keys are user programmable.

Standar d 6-Key Configuration

Use the key combinations below to adjust the backlights.

Keys Description

Press and hold

Press +

Turns the display backlight and keyp ad backlight on and off.

When both backlights are off, the backlights turn on in the following order when the button is held: First the display backlight turns on, continue to hold and the keypad backlight turns on.

When either backlight is on, the backlights turn off when the button is pressed and held.

Decrease backlight (decrease brightness).

Increase backlight (increase brightness).

+ 25 hidden pages