PDT 8100 Series
with Windows Mobile
2003 for Pocket PCs
PDT 8100 Series
with Windows Mobile
2003 for Pocket PCs
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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. 4,593,186; 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 purchasing a Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8100 Series
T erminal with Windows
combination of 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
• RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24
Network (WLAN PDT 814x)
• 1-Dimensional laser scanning capability
Sti ll image ca ptur e and 1- and 2-dimensional scanning capability
•
(t
erminals with an integr ated imager only)
• 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.
®
Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs! Its unique
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Windows® Mobile 2003 Software operating system
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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 Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs and
terminal refer to the batch and Spectrum24 versions of the terminal. T opics
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 1950 mAh 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
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• Controlling the Backlight on page 11
• Using a Headset on page 12
• Using the Keyboard on page 13
• Using the Stylus on page 19
• Today Screen on page 19
• Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 20
• Input Methods on page 20
• Scanning on page 23
• Capturing Still Images on page 24
• Resetting Your Terminal on page 25
• Host Communications on page 26
• Maintaining the Terminal on page 27
• Troubleshooting on page 28
• End-user License Agreement on page 34
• Regulatory Information on page 37
• Warranty
• Service Information.
The PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs
Product Reference Guide (p/n 72-66325-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:
• Cables • Headset
- Serial/Charging cable • IrDA compliant printers
- DEX cable • Magnetic stripe reader
- Autocharge cable • Serial charging cradle
- Snap-on printer cables • Single-slot modem and chargin g cradle
• Carrying case • Snap on “Quick Grip” Trigger Handle
• Clip on modem module • Stylus for perfo rming pen functions
• Four-slot charging only cradle • UBC battery adapters
• Four-slot Ethernet cradle • Vehicl e 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
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Parts of the Terminal (continued)
BACK VIEW
Stylus
Handstrap
clip
Stylus silo
Battery cover
switch
Battery
compartment
Battery door
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
Exit Window
(terminals with
scanner/imager)
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 terminal.
• Initiate the network connection (PDT 814x 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 25).
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 1950 mAh Battery
1
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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5
7
3
8
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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. 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 2 1/2 hours using the
Serial/Charging Cable or the appropriate cradle.
Note: The battery can also be recharged separately in the CRD
8100-1200S Single Slot Charging Cradle, VCD 8100-R001
Vehicle Charging Cradle, or UBC battery adapter.
Charging the Battery Using a Cradle
Charge the battery in the terminal using the CHS 8100-4000C Four Slot
Charge Cradle, CRD 8100-1200M Single Slot Modem Cradle, VCD 8100R001 Vehicle Charging Cradle, CRD 8100-1200S Single Slot Charging
Cradle, or CRD 8100-4000E Four Slot Ethernet Cradle. For more
information, refer to 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). Please note that the trigger handle does not ship with
the terminal.
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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. Tap the center of each target that appears on the screen with the tip
of the stylus.
Tap the target firmly and a ccur at ely 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 Windows Mobile 2003 Software for
Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide for setup instructions.
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 (and are also adjustable via software). Keyboard backlights cannot be adjusted.
Using a Headset
The terminal is equipped with an audio
connector and a headset may be
installed for telephony operation.
To use the headset (p/n 50-11300-050),
plug the headset jack into the audio
connector on the side of the terminal.
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Using the Keyboard
Note: Key functions can be changed by an application. Your key-
Using the 28-Key Keyboard
The 28-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The
keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric,
Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The keyboard
default is numeric.
Backspace key
board may not function exactly as described. For more detailed keyboard information, refer to the PDT 8100 Series with
Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide.
Cursor keys
Space/
Send key
Scan key
Clear key
Caps/Shift key
End key
Scan key
Home
Tab key
Alpha key
Function key
Alt key
Power button
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Page up &
down keys
Enter/Escape
key
Control key
Backlight button
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