Symbol Technologies QRG PDT 8100 User Manual

PDT 8100 Series
with Windows Mobile
2003 for Pocket PCs

PDT 8100 Series
with Windows Mobile
2003 for Pocket PCs

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any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system,

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be used. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems
contained in Symbol products.
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Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
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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.

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Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs! Its unique

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Windows® Mobile 2003 Software operating system

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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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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.

2

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

1 2

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 &
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Enter/Escape
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Control key

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Key Action

Note:

1. Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that
key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key
usage.

2.Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications.

Alpha Press Alpha to toggle between alpha and numeric

Backlight See Controlling the Backlight on page 11.
Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to

Clear Press Clear to generate an Escape key. This is applica-

Cursor Press cursor keys to move the cursor left, right, up and

End Press End to generate an End key. This is application

Enter/Escape Press Enter after entering data or a command.

Power See Star ting the Terminal on page 10.
Scan Press Scan to scan bar codes. (Also use right and left

Send The Send key is application dependent.
Space/Back-

space

Tab Press Tab to generate a Tab key. This is application de-

mode. In alpha mode, pressing a key produces the yel­low letter on that key; in numeric mode, pressing a key
produces the number in gray.

capitalize the letter on that key.
Press Func + Shift to toggle All Caps on and off.

tion dependent but typi cally clos es a window or clears
the screen.

down on the screen.
Press Func + up cursor to raise the volume.
Press Func + down cursor to lower the volume.

dependent but typically moves the cursor to the end of a
line

Press Func + Enter to generate an Escape key. This is
application dependent but typically closes a window or
clears the screen.

scan triggers.)

Press Func + Bk-Sp to enter a blank space.
Press Bk-Sp to erase information entered on the display,
one character at a time.

pendent but typically moves the cursor from field to field.

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Using the 37-Key Keyboard

The 37-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, producing the gray number or white character on that
key.

Space/

Backspace key

Send key

Clear key

Tab key

Control key

Alpha key

Power button

Scan key

Cursor keys
(C, G, H, I)

Caps/Shift key

End key

Function key

Alt key

Volume (+ ) key

Volume (-) key

Backlight button

Enter/Escape
key

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Key Action

Note:

1.Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that
key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key
usage.

2.Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications.

Alpha Press Alpha to toggle between alpha and numeric

Backlight See Controlling the Backlight on page 11.
Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to

Clear Press Clear to generate an Escape key. This is applica-

Cursor keys:
C, G, H, I

End Press End to generate an End key. This is application

Enter/Escape Press Enter after entering data or a command.

Power See Star ting the Terminal on page 10.
Scan Press Scan to scan bar codes. (Also use right and left

Send The Send key is application dependent.
Space/Back-

space

Tab Press Tab to generate a Tab key. This is application de-

mode. In alpha mode, pressing a key produces the yel­low letter on that key; in numeric mode, pressing a key
produces the number in gray or character in white.

capitalize the letter on that key.
Press Func + Shift to toggle All Caps on and off.

tion dependent but typi cally clos es a window or clears
the screen.

Press Func + a cursor key to move the cursor up, down,
left, and right on the screen.

dependent but typically moves the cursor to the end of a
line

Press Func + Enter to generate an Escape key. This is
application dependent but typically closes a window or
clears the screen.

scan triggers.)

Press Func + Bk-Sp to enter a blank space.
Press Bk-Sp to erase information entered on the display,
one character at a time.

pendent but typically moves the cursor from field to field.

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Using the 47-Key Keyboard

The 47-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 the key value, producing the gray number or lower case yellow
letter on that key.

Space/

Backspace

key

Send key

Clear key

Tab key

Control key

Power button

Scan key

Cursor keys
(C, G, H, I)

Caps/Shift key

End key

Function key

Alt key

Volume (+) & (-)
keys

Enter/Escape
key

Backlight butto n

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Key Action

Note:

1. Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that
key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key
usage.

2.Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications.

Backlight See Controlling the Backlight on page 11.
Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to

Clear Press Clear to generate an Escape key. This is applica-

Cursor keys:
C, G, H, I

End Press End to generate an End key. This is application

Enter/Escape Press Enter after entering data or a command.

Power See Star ting the Terminal on page 10.
Scan Press Scan to scan bar codes. (Also use right and left

Send The Send key is application dependent.
Space/Back-

space

Tab Press Tab to generate a Tab key. This is application de-

capitalize the letter on that key.
Press Func + Shift to toggle All Caps on and off.

tion dependent but typi cally clos es a window or clears
the screen.

Press Func + a cursor key to move the cursor up, down,
left, and right on the screen.

dependent but typically moves the cursor to the end of a
line

Press Func + Enter to generate an Escape key. This is
application dependent but typically closes a window or
clears the screen.

scan triggers.)

Press Func + Bk-Sp to enter a blank space.
Press Bk-Sp to erase information entered on the display,
one character at a time.

pendent but typically moves the cursor from field to field.

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Using the Stylus

Use the stylus as a mouse to select items and enter information.

• Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select
options.

• Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to
select text and images. Drag in a list to select multiple items.

• Tap-and-hold: Tap and hold t he stylus on an item to see a list of ac-
tions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap
the action you want to perform.

Today Screen

When you turn on your terminal for the first time each day (or after four
hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also display it by
tapping , then T oday. On the Today screen, you can see important
information for the day.

Tap to switch
to a program

Tap to change vo lume
or mute all sounds

Tap t o change date and time
Tap to open an item

Your day at a glance

Ta p to crea te
a new item

Tap to view connection status

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Navigation Bar and Command Bar

The navigation bar at the top of the screen displays the active program and
current time, and allows you to select programs and close screens. The
command bar at the bottom of the screen contains menus and buttons to
perform tasks in programs.

Tap to change the volume
or mute the device

Tap to quickly select a program you
have recently used

Ta p to selec t a program

Tap to see additional programs
Tap to customize the device

New button

Menu

names

Buttons

Input panel button

Input Methods

Enter information in any program by typing with the 28-, 37-, or 47-key
keyboard, or use the input panel to type with the soft keyboard, write using
Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer, or Transcriber. In any case, the
characters appear as typed text on the screen.

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To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow
next to this button to view input methods.

Select input method settings

Select an input method

Tap to see your choices

Input Panel butt on

When you use the input panel, your terminal anticipates the word you are
typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the
displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more
you use your terminal, the more words it learns to anticipate.

Using the Soft Keyboard

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard.

2. On the soft keyboard, tap the keys with your stylus.

Tap here if this is
the right word

Using the Block Recognizer

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer .

2. Write a letter in the left side of the box, or a number in the right side,
using special character strokes.

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When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text on the screen. For
instructions on entering Block Recognizer characters, with Block
Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area, or see

Block Recognizer Characters on page 22.

Using the Letter Recogni zer

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Letter Recognizer.

2. Write letters or numbers in the writing area, just as you would on pa­per. Write capital letters in the left side of the box, numbers in the
right side, and lower case letters in the center.

When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text on the screen. For
instructions on using Letter Recognizer, with Letter Recognizer open, tap
the question mark next to the writing area.

Using the Transcriber

1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Transcriber.

2. Write anywhere on the screen. What you write on the screen will be
converted to text.

Block Recognizer Char acters

The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while
using the Block Recognizer (the dot on each character is the starting point
for writing).

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Scanning

Terminals with an integrated laser scanner allow you to collect data by
scanning 1-dimensional bar codes.
Terminals with an integrated imager allow you to collect data by scanning
1-dimensional bar codes (including RSS) and 2-dimensional bar codes
(including PDF417 and DataMatrix).

Note: Additional Symbologies for imager scanning will be supported

Before using the terminal to scan bar codes, ensure the scanner is
initialized. Refer to the PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003
Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide for information on
configuring your terminal for scanning.
To scan bar codes:

1. Aim the exit window at the bar code.

in the near future.

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2. Press either the right, left, or center scan trigger. (Center scan trig­gers vary with keypad types.)

- For terminals with a laser scanner, ensure the red scan beam

covers the entire bar code. The green scan LED lights and a
beep sounds to indicate a successful decode.

- For terminals with an imager, center the target cross hairs in the

center of the bar code. The entire symbol must be within the
brackets. The green scan LED lights and a beep sounds to indi­cate a successful decode.

Linear bar code

Symbol

Aiming Pattern

PDF417 symbol

3. Release the scan trigger.

Capturing Still Images

In addition to scanning, terminals with an integrated imager allow you to
capture still images (depending on the software installed).
Capturing still images on the terminal is application dependent. However,
you can capture still images using the demo applications supplied with the
terminal.
For detailed information about launching and using Imager Demo
(platform) and Imager Sample (application), refer to the PDT 8100 Series

with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference
Guide.

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Resetting Your Terminal

If your terminal stops responding to input, reset it.

Performing a Soft Reset

A soft reset restarts the terminal and saves all stored records and entries.
T o perform a soft reset press and hold the Power button (for approximately
five seconds) and release it as soon as the screen changes and the
terminal begins to reboot.

Caution: Files that remain open during a soft reset may not be retained.

As an alternate method to perform a soft reset when the terminal is on
press the key combinations in the table below.

Keyboard Keys

28-key Press Backlight + Down Arrow + Function.
37-key Press Backlight + Alpha + Function.
47-key Press Backlight + End + Function.

Performing a Hard Reset

A hard reset also restarts your terminal, but can erase all files and settings
not stored in the Flash File System. Therefore, never perform a hard reset

unless a soft reset does not solve your problem.

Note: You can restore any data previously synchronized with your

computer during the next ActiveSync operation. Refer to the

PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for
Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide.

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To perform a hard reset on the terminal:

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. While holding down the Function key, use the stylus (or similar ob­ject without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button.

Func Key
(37-key
keyboard
pictured)

Reset
Button

3. Replace the battery cover and press the Power button.

4. As the terminal reboots, the Symbol splash screen displays for about
30 seconds.

5. Realign the screen as described on page 11.

Note: With a hard reset, Formats, Preferences, and other settings

are restored to their factory default settings.

Host Communications

The terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its
communications port using an RS-232 serial cable, the cradle, or
wirelessly via the Spectrum24 wireless LANs. For more information on
setting up and performing wireless communications with your terminal,
refer to the PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for
Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide.

Using the RS-232 Serial Cable

To connect the RS-232 serial cable for host communication:

1. Connect the RS-232 serial communication cable’s connector to the
adapter cable’s connector.

2. Plug the adapter cable’s subminiature connector into the serial com­munication port on the bottom of the terminal.

3. Plug the other end of the RS-232 serial communication cable into
the host PC.

4. Begin host communication as specified by your application.

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Using the Cradle

To communicate through the cradle:

1. Ensure all connections between the cradle and the host computer
are secure. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with
your cradle for instructions on setting up the cradle.

2. Power on the host computer, the cradle, and the terminal.

3. Insert the terminal into the cradle.

4. Begin host communications as specified by your application.

Communicating with Printers

To print from a standard printer:

1. Attach an RS-232 serial cable to the serial port in the bottom of the
terminal.

2. Attach the other end of the cable to the serial port on the printer.

3. Run your application’s print function.

To print from an IrDA-compliant printer:

1. Point the IrDA port on the back of the terminal at the IrDA port on the
printer, at a maximum distance of 39 inches (1 meter).

2. Run the application’s print function.

Note: The terminal must have software configured to communicate

with the printer you are using.

Maintaining the Terminal

To maintain your terminal in good working order:

• Do not scratch the screen. Use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped
pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use a
pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen.

• Although your terminal is water and dust resistant, do not expose it
to rain or moisture for an extended period of time. Treat your terminal
as you would a pocket calculator or other small electronic instru­ment.

• The touch-sensitive screen of your terminal contains glass. Do not
drop your terminal or subject it to strong impact.

• Protect your terminal from temperature extremes. Do not leave it on
the dashboard of a car on a hot day, and keep it away from heat
sources.

• Do not store or use your terminal in any location that is extremely
dusty, damp or wet.

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• If the surface of the terminal screen becomes soiled, clean it with a
soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Terminal does not
turn on.

Rechargeable
lithium-ion bat­tery did not
charge.

Cannot see char­acters on d isplay.

Lithium-ion bat­tery not charged.

Lithium-ion bat­tery not installed
properly.

System crash. Perform a soft reset. If the terminal

Battery failed. Replace battery. If your terminal

Terminal re­moved from cra­dle while battery
was charging.

Terminal not pow­ered on.

Charge or replace the lithium-ion
battery in the terminal.

Ensure battery is installed properly.

still does not turn on, perform a
hard reset. See Resetting Your

Terminal on page 25.

still does not operate, try a soft re­set, then a hard reset; see Reset-

ting Your Terminal on page 25.

Insert terminal in cradle and begin
charging. The 1950 mAh lithium­ion battery requires up to 2 1/2
hours to recharge fully.

Press the Power button.

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Problem Cause Solution

Fail to communi­cate with IrDA
printer.

During data com­munication, no
data was trans­mitted, or trans­mitted data was
incomplete.

No sound is audi­ble.

Distanc e from
printer is more
than 1 meter (39
inches).

Obstruction inter­fered with com­munication.

Application is not
enabled to run
IrDA printing.

Terminal re­moved from cra­dle or unplugged
from host PC dur­ing communica­tions.

Incorrect cable
configuration.

Communication
software was in­correctly installed
or configured.

Volume setting is
low or turned off.

Bring the terminal closer to the
printer and attempt communica­tions again.

Check the path to ensure no ob­jects were in the way.

Printer support must be included
with the application to run IrDA
printing on the terminal. See your
System Administrator.

Replace the terminal in the cradle,
or replace the Synchronizatio n ca­ble, and re-transmit.

See your System Administrator.

Perform setup as described in the

PDT 8100 Series with Windows
Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket
PCs Product Reference Guide.

Check the System Volume slider in
the Sounds & Reminders proper­ties dialog box (under Start/Set-
tings) to ensure the volume is not
turned down.

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Problem Cause Solution

Terminal turns it­self off.

Terminal doesn’t
recognize my
handwriting.

Terminal is inac­tive.

Battery is deplet­ed.

Battery cover is
removed.

Character strokes
written incorrectly
with the stylus.

Character strokes
written on the
wrong part of the
LCD screen.

Your terminal turns off after a peri­od of inactivity. If the terminal is
running on battery power, this peri­od can be set from 1 to 5 minutes,
in one-minute intervals. If the ter­minal is running on external power,
this peri od ca n be se t to 1, 2, 5, 10 ,
15, and 30 minutes.

Check the Power dialog box (in the
System tab under Start/Settings),
and change the setting if you need
a longer delay before the automat­ic shutoff feature activates.

Replace the battery.

Replace the battery door.

If you’re using the Block Recogniz­er input method, characters must
be written a certain way. Refer to
the PDT 8100 Series with Win-

dows Mobile 2003 Software for
Pocket PCs Product Reference
Guide for info rmatio n abou t how to

write character strokes.

If you’re using the Block Recogniz­er or Letter Recognizer input meth­od, make the character strokes in
the lower character entry area on
the screen — not on the display
part of the screen.

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Problem Cause Solution

Tapping the
screen butt ons or
icons does not
activate the cor­responding fea­ture.

A message ap­pears stating that
your terminal
memory is full.

Beamed data
does not trans­mit.

Lower- case and
upper-case let­ters, and numbers
written on the
wrong parts of the
LCD screen.

LCD scre en not
aligned correctly.

The system is
hung.

Too many file s
stored on the ter­minal.

T oo many applica­tions installed on
the terminal.

Terminals to o
close together.

Ensure you are writing letters and
numbers in the appropriate section
of the writing area.

Align the screen. Choose Screen/
Align Screen from the System tab
under S tart/Settings, or hold down
the Function button and press the
Action button.

Soft reset the system. To perform a
soft reset, see Resetting Your Ter-

minal on page 25.

Delete unused memos and
records. You can save these
records on your computer.

If you have installed additional ap­plications on your terminal, remove
them to recover memory. Select
Start, then Settings, and select
the System tab. Tap Remove Pro-
grams, select the unused program
and tap Remove.

Confirm that the terminals are 5”
apart, and there is a clear path be­tween the two devices.

Insufficient room
lighting.

Adjust the room l ight ing o r move to
a differ ent location.

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Problem Cause Solution

When receiving
beamed data an
out of memory
message ap­pears.

Your terminal
does not accept
scan input.

Not enough free
memory availa ble
for receiving data.

Scanning applica­tion is not loaded.

Unreadable bar
code.

Distance be­tween exit window
and bar code is in­correct.

Terminal is not
programmed for
the bar code.

Terminal is not
programmed to
generate a beep.

Battery is low. If the scanner stops emitting a la-

Your terminal requires at least
twice the amount of memory avail­able as the data you are receiving.
For example, if you are receiving a
30K application, you must have at
least 60K f ree.

Verify that the unit is loaded with a
scanning application. See your
System Administrator.

Be sure the symbol is not defaced.

Be sure you are within proper
scanning range.

Be sure the terminal is pro­grammed to accept the type of bar
code you are scanning.

If you are expecting a beep on a
good decode and don’t hear one,
check that the application is set to
generate a beep on good decode.

ser beam when you press the trig­ger, check your battery level.
Note: If the scanner is still not
reading symbols, contact your dis­tributor or Symbol Technologies .

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Problem Cause Solution

Terminals with an integrated imager:

The terminal
does not save im­ages.

Aim Target or Illu­mination is not
available.

The still Image
Capture program
is not enabled.

Aim or Illumina­tion may be
turned off.

Enable Image Capture.
The still Image Capture program is
application dependent. To enable
the ImageDemo application, select
ImageDemo from the Start menu.

Snap button (in Capture

Tap the
mode) or press the scan trigger to
enable the ImageDemo.

Enable Aim or Illumination.
The still Image Capture program is
application dependent. To enable
the Aim and Illumination features in
the ImageDemo application, select
ImageDemo from the Start menu.
Select Capture from the Mode
menu. Tap t he Aim and /or I llum in a­tion check boxes to enable.

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End-user License Agreement

• You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Symbol
from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products
of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online” or electronic
documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by international intellectual property
laws and treaties. The SOFTWARE is licensed, not sold. All rights reserved.
SOFTWARE includes software already installed on the DEVICE (“DEVICE Software”)
and MS software contained on the CD-ROM disk (“Companion CD”).

• IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA"),
DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY
CONTACT SYMBOL FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED
DEVICE(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO USE ON THE DEVICE, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT
TO THIS EULA (OR RATIFICATION OF ANY PREVIOUS CONSENT).

GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following license:

• DEVICE Software. You may use the DEVICE Software as installed on the DEVICE.

• COMPANION CD. A Companion CD is included with your DEVICE, and you may
install and use the Microsoft® ActiveSync® 3.7 component on one (1) or more
computers to exchange information with one (1) or more computing devices that
contain a compatible version of the Microsoft® Pocket PC Software 2002 operating
system. For other software component(s) contained on the Companion CD, you may
install and use such components only in accordance with the terms of the printed or
online end user license agreement(s) provided with such component(s). In the
absence of an end user license agreement for particular component(s) of the
Companion CD, you may install and use only one (1) copy of such component(s) on
the DEVICE or a single computer with which you use the DEVICE.

• Microsoft® Outlook® 2002. If Microsof t Outlook 2002 is included with your DEVICE,
the following terms apply to your use of Microsoft Outlook 2002: (i) regardless of the
information contained in the “Software Installation and Use” section of the online
EULA you may install one (1) copy of Microsoft Outlook 2002 on one (1) computer to
use, exchange data, share data, access and interact with the DEVICE, and (ii) the
EULA for Microsoft Outlook 2002 is between Symbol and the end user - not between
the PC manufacturer and end user.

• Security Updates/Digital Rights Management. Content providers are using the
digital rights management technology contained in this SOFTWARE (“DRM”) to
protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual
property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. Portions of this
SOFTWARE and third party applications such as media players use DRM to play
Secure Content (“DRM Software”). If the DRM SOFTWARE's security has been
compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request
that MS revoke the DRM SOFTWARE's right to copy, display and/or play Secure
Content. Revocation does not alter the DRM SOFTWARE's ability to play unprotected
content. A list of revoked DRM SOFTWARE is sent to your computer whenever you
download a license for Secure Content from the Internet. You therefore agree that MS
may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your
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identifiable information, or any other information, from your computer by downloading
such revocation lists. Secure Content Owners may also require you to upgrade some
of the DRM components in this SOFTWARE (“DRM Upgrades”) before accessing
their content. When you attempt to play such content, MS DRM SOFTWARE will

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notify you that a DRM Upgrade is required and then ask for your consent before the
DRM Upgrade is downloaded. Third party DRM Software may do the same. If you
decline the upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the DRM
Upgrade; however, you will still be able to access unprotected content and Secure
Content that does not require the upgrade.

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in the component's recognition of your handwriting, and the final conversion into text.
Neither Symbol nor its suppliers shall be liable for any damages arising out of errors in
the speech and handwriting recognition process.

• Limitations on Reverse Engineering, Decompilation and Disassembly. You may
not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTW ARE, except and only to
the extent that such activity is expressly permitted by applicable law notwithstanding
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• NO RENTAL. Except if specifically authorized by Symbol for leased hardware, you
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LEASED HARDWARE. In the event that you receive the DEVICE under the terms of a lease

from Symbol or Symbol’s third-party representative, the following additional terms shall
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DEVICE, whether or not a permanent transfer of the SOFTWARE with the DEVICE is
otherwise allowed in this EULA; (ii) your rights with respect to any SOFTWARE upgrades
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the SOFTWARE after your lease terminates, unless you purchase the DEVICE from
Symbol.]

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transfer all of the SOFTWARE (including all component parts, the media and printed
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UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA.

• DEVICE Software. If the DEVICE Software is provided by Symbol separate from the
DEVICE on media such as a ROM chip, CD ROM disk(s) or via web download or
other means, and is labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only” you may install one (1)

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copy of such DEVICE Software onto the DEVICE as a replacement copy for the
existing DEVICE Software, and use it in accordance with this EULA.

• COMP ANION CD. If any sof tware component(s) is provided by Symbol sep arate from
the DEVICE on CD ROM disk(s) or via web download or other means, and labeled
“For Upgrade Purposes Only”, you may (i) install and use one (1) copy of such
component(s) on the computer(s) you use to exchange data with the DEVICE as a
replacement copy for the existing Companion CD component(s).

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Corporation). You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE. All
title and intellectual property rights in and to the content which may be accessed through
use of the SOFTWARE is the property of the respective content owner and may be
protected by applicable copyright or other intellectual property laws and treaties. This EULA
grants you no rights to use such content. All rights not specifically granted under this EULA
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PRODUCT SUPPORT. Product support for the SOFTWARE is not provided by MS, its
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NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LA W, MS SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
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FOR APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTIES AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PERTAINING
TO YOUR PARTICULAR JURISDICTION, PLEASE REFER TO YOUR WARRANTY
BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PACKAGE OR PROVIDED WITH THE SOFTWARE
PRINTED MATERIALS.

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Battery Information

Symbol rechargeable battery packs are designed and constructed to the highest
standar ds within the industry.

However, there are limitations to how long your battery can operate or be stored
before needing replacement. Many factors affect the actual life cycle of your battery
pack, such as heat, cold, harsh environmental conditions and severe drops.
When batteries are stored over six (6) months, some irreversible deterioration in
overall battery quality may occur. Store your batteries discharged in a dry, cool place,
removed from the equipment to prevent loss of capacity, rusting of metallic parts and
electrolyte leakage. When storing batteries for one year or longer, they should be
charged and discharged at least once a year. If an electrolyte leakage is observed,
avoid any contact with affected area and properly dispose of the battery.
An indication that your Symbol battery needs replacement is when normal run time
begins to diminish. When you consistently experience significant loss of run time,
replace your battery.
Standard warranty period for all Symbol batteries is 30 days, regardless if the battery
was purchased separately or included as part of the mobile computer or bar code
scanner.
For more information on Symbol batteries, please visit
http://mysymbolcare.symbol.com/battery/batbasics1.html.

Health and Safety Recommendations

Ergonomic Recommendations

Caution: In o rder to av oid or min imize the po tent ial ri sk of ergo nomic injur y fo llow t he
recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure
that you are adhering to your company’s safety programs to prevent employee injury.

• Reduce or eliminate repetitive motion

• Maintain a natural position

• Reduce or eliminate excessive force

• Keep objects that are used frequently within easy reach

• Perform tasks at correct heights

• Reduce or eliminate vibration

• Reduce or eliminate direct pressure

• Pro vide adjustable workstations

• Provide adequate clearance

• Provide a suitable working env ironment‘

• Improve work procedures.

Regulatory Information

All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in
locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly
approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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Radio Modules

The PDT 8100 series terminals may contain an approved radio module. These
modules are identified below.

• PDT 8133:Novatel CDPD Radio Module, Type: NRM-6831

• PDT 8137:Motorola G18 GSM/GPRS Radio Module, Type: G18

• PDT 8142:Symbol Compact Flash RLAN (2Mbps DSSS) radio card, Type(s):
LA-302T

• PDT 8146:Symbol Compact Flash RLAN (11Mbps DSSS) radio card, Type(s):
LA-412T

FCC RF Exposure Guidelines

Safety Information

The device complies with Internationally recognised standards covering Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields from
radio devices.

Reducing RF Influence - Use Properly

It is advisable to use the device only in the normal operating position and it is
recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the
antenna during operation of the equipment.

Phones (placed to ear or used with headset)

To comply with RF safety requirements use the specific belt clip. All other belt clips
should be avoided and may not comply with RF safety requirements. The FCC has
granted an Equipment Authorization for these model phones with all reported SAR
levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR
information on these model phones is on file with the FCC and can be found under
the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gove/oet/fccid.

Handheld Devices

This device was tested for typical body-worn operation. The use of third-party belt­clips, holsters, and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its
assembly. The use of these accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may
not comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, and should be avoided.

Laser Devices

Symbol devices using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, and IEC825-1:1993,
EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996. The laser classification is marked on one of the labels
on the device.
Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their
intended purpose. The following statement is required to comply with US and
international regulations:
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure.
Class 2 laser scanners use a low power, visible light diode. As with any very bright
light source, such as the sun, the user should avoid staring directly into the light
beam. Momentary exposure to a Class 2 laser is not known to be harmful.

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Scanner Labeling

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Laser Labels

In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 825 and EN60825, the following information is provided
to the user:

ENGLISH HEBREW

CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

DANISH / DANSK ITALIAN / ITALIANO

KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT CLASSE 1 PRODOTTO AL LASER DI CLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLYF CLASSE 2 LUCE LASER

SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN NON FISSARE IL RAGGIOPRODOTTO
KLASSE 2 LASERPRODUKT AL LASER DI CLASSE 2

DUTCH / NEDERLANDS NORWEGIAN / NORSK

KLASSE 1 KLASSE-1 LASERPRODUKT KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 1
KLASSE 2 LASERLICHT KLASSE 2 LASERLYS IKKE STIRR INN I LYSSTRÅLEN

NIET IN STRAAL STAREN LASERPRODUKT, KLASSE 2
KLASSE-2 LASERPRODUKT

FINNISH / SUOMI PORTUGUESE / PORTUGUÊS

LUOKKA 1 LUOKKA 1 LASERTUOTE CLASSE 1 PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 1
LUOKKA 2 LASERVALO CLASSE 2 LUZ DE LASER NÃO FIXAR O RAIO LUMINOSO

ÄLÄ TUIJOTA SÄDETTÄ PRODUTO LASER DA CLASSE 2
LUOKKA 2 LASERTUOTE

FRENCH / FRANÇAIS SPANISH / ESPAÑOL

CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 1 CLASE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 1
CLASSE 2 LUMIERE LASER CLASE 2 LUZ LASER

NE PAS REGARDER LE RAYON FIXEMENT NO MIRE FIJAMENTE EL HAZ
PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE 2 PRODUCTO LASER DE LA CLASE 2

GERMAN / DEUTCH SWEDISH / SVENSKA

KLASSE 1 LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 1 KLASS 1 LASERPRODUKT KLASS 1
KLASSE 2 LASERSTRAHLEN KLASS 2 LASERLJUS STIRRA INTE MOT STRÅLEN

NICHT DIREKT IN DEN LASERSTRAHL SCHAUEN LASERPRODUKT KLASS 2
LASERPRODUKT DER KLASSE 2

Power Supply

Note:Use only a Symbol-approved power supply 50-14000-107 output rated 9Vdc
and minimum 2A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs.
Hinweis:Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt Stromversorgung
50-14000-107 in den Ausgabe: 9Vdc und minimum 2A. Die Stromversorgung ist
bescheinigt nach EN60950 mit SELV Ausgaben.

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Cell Phone/Terminal Warnings

Safety on the Road

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. Check the laws and regulations
on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. When
using your wireless device / phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common
sense and remember the following tips:

1. Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;

2. Get to know your wireless device and any features such as speed dial and re­dial. If available, these features help you to place your call without taking your
attention off the road.

3. When available, use a hands free device.

4. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, sus­pend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet,
snow, ice, and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.

5. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not
moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when your car will be sta­tionary. If you need to make a call while moving, dial only a few numbers,
check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

6. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting.
Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conver­sations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

7. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Dial the Emergency services, (9-1-1
in the US, and 1-1-2 in Europe) or other local emergency number in the case
of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on
your wireless phone! The call can be made regardless of any security codes
and depending on a network, with or without a SIM card inserted.

8. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. If you see an auto ac­cident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in dan­ger, call the Emergency Services, (9-1-1 in the US, and 1-1-2 in Europe) or
other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

9. Call roadside assistance or a special non-emergency wireless assistance
number when necessary. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious
hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears
injured, or a vehicle you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other
special non-emergency wireless number.

10. Connection to an alert device that will cause a vehicle horn to sound or lights
to flash, on receipt of a call on public roads, is not permitted.

"The wireless industry reminds you to use your device / phone safely
when driving".

Effect on Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic
systems in motor vehicles (including safety systems). Check with the manufacturer
or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer
of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

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1. An air bag inflate s wi t h gr eat fo r c e. D O NO T pl a ce ob j ects, inc lud i n g ei t h er in ­stalled or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air
bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed
and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

2. Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your device without
removing your eyes from the road.

3. Do not take notes or use the device while driving. Jotting down a "to do" list or
flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary re­sponsibility, driving safely.

Safety on Aircraft

You are required to switch OFF mobile phones when on board an aircraft as operation
may be dangerous and illegal.

Pacemakers

It is recommended by pacemaker manufacturers that a minimum of 15cm (6 inches)
be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid any
possible interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent
with independent research and recommendations by Wireless Technology Research.

Persons with Pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the device more than 15cm (6 inches) from their pace-

maker when turned ON.

• Should not carry the device in a breast pocket.

• Should use the ear furthest from the pacemaker to minimise the potential for

interference.

• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn OFF

your device.

Hearing Aids

The device may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of interference you may
want to consult your hearing aid supplier to discuss solutions.

Other Medical Devices

The device transmits radio frequency energy and has the potential to interfere with
inadequately protected medical devices. Consult your physician or the manufacturer
of the device to see if the particular device has sufficient protection.

It is good practice to turn OFF the device within a hospital or other medical facility
where sensitive medical equipment is in use. In some countries, this is a legal
requirement applying to all mobile phones and related equipment.

Warning Notices

Please observe all warning notices with regard to the usage of mobile phones.

Potentially Hazardous Atmospheres

You are advised not to use this device at a refuelling point. You are reminded of the
need to observe restrictions on the use of radio devices in fuel depots, chemical
plants etc. and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain,
dust, or metal powders) and any other area where you would normally be advised to
turn off your vehicle engine.

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Hearing Aid Compatibility

This device is marked HAC showing compliance with the applicable requirements of
FCC Part 68 and CS03-Part 5.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements-FCC

Tested to comply
with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radio Transmitters (Part 15)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Radio Transmitters

This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Label Marking: The T erm "IC:" before the radio certification only signifies that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met.

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Marking and European Economic Area (EEA)

The use of 2.4GHz RLAN’s, for use through the EEA, have the following restrictions:

• Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range

2.400 -2.4835 GHz

• France, equipment is restricted to 2.4465 -2.4835 GHz frequency range

• Belgium outside usage, the equipment is restricted to 2.460 -2.4835 GHz fre­quency range

• Italy requires a user license fo r outside usage.

Statement of Compliance

Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/
336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. Declaration of Conformities may be obtained from http://
www2.symbol.com/doc/.

Other Countries

Mexico - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.450 - 2.4835 GHz.
Israel - Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.418 - 2.457 GHz.
Sri Lanka- Restrict Frequency Range to: 2.400 - 2.430 GHz.

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Warranty

(A) Warranty Symbol Technologies (hereafter “Seller”) hardware Products are warranted against defects in

workmanship and m at erials for a period of twelve (12) months from the d at e of sh ipment, unless other w is e
provided by Seller in writing, provided the Product remains unm odified and is operated under normal and
proper conditions. Warran ty provisions and durations on software, integrated installed systems, Product
modified or designed to meet specific customer specifications (“Custom Products”), remanufactured
products, and recondit ioned or upgraded products, shall be as provid ed in the applicable P roduct
specification in effect at th e t im e of purchase or in the accompanying software lic ense.

(B) Spare Parts Spare parts (i.e. parts, components, or subassemblies sold by Seller for use in the service
and maintenance of Products) are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of
thirty (30) days from the date of shipment. Spare parts may be new or originate from returned units under the
conditions set forth in subsection D below.

(C) Repair of Symbol-branded hardware For repairs on Symbol-branded ha rdw are Products under this
Agreement, includ ing repairs covered by warranty, the repair services provided are warranted against
defects in workmanship and materials on the repaired component of th e Product for a period of th irt y (30)
days from the shipment date of the repaired Product, or until the end o f the original warranty period,
whichever is longer.

(D) Product Service Products may be serviced or manufactured with parts, components, or subassemblies
that origi nate from retu rned products and that have been te s t ed as meeting applicable spec ificatio ns f or
equivalent new material and Products. The sole obligation of Seller for defective hardware Products is limited
to repair or replacement (at Seller’s option) on a “return to service depot” basis with prior Seller authorization.
Customer is responsible for shipment to the Seller and assumes all costs and risks associated with this
transportation; return shipment to the Cus t om er will be at Seller's exp ense. Customer shall be responsible
for return shipment charges for product returned where Seller determines there is no defect (“No Defect
Found”), or for produc t ret urned that Seller dete rm ines is not eligible for warranty repair. No charge will be
made to Buyer for replacement parts for warranty repairs. Seller is not responsible for any damage to or loss
of any software progra m s, data or removable data st orage media, or the res t oration or reinstallation of any
software programs or data other than the software, if any, installed by Seller during manufacture of the
Product.

(E) Original Warranty Period Except for the warranty applying solely to the repaired component arising from
a repair service as provided in Section C abov e, th e aforementioned provisions do not extend the original
warranty period of an y Pr oduct that had either been repaired or replaced by Seller.

(F) Warranty Provisions The above warran t y p rov is ions shall not apply to any Product (i) which ha s been
repaired , t amper ed wi th, alt ered or modi fied , exce pt b y Sel ler’ s au thor ized ser vice per sonne l; (ii) in w hich the
defects or damage to the Product result from no rm al wear and tear, misuse, neglige nce, improper storage,
water or other liquids , b at te ry leakage, use of parts or ac c es s ories not approved or supplied by Symbol, or
failure to perform ope rator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions sup plied by Seller; (iii) whic h
has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure beyond
normal use within the specified operational and environmental parameters set forth in the applicable Product
specification; nor shall the above warranty provisions apply to any expendable or consumable items, such
as batteries, supplied with the Product.

EXCEPT FOR THE WARR AN T Y OF TITLE AND TH E EXPRESS WARRANTIE S STATED ABOVE,
SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS FURNISHED HEREUNDER INCLUDING ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MA Y BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE LIMITED
WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME ST ATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW A LIMIT ATION ON HOW LONG
AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS. IN SUCH STATES OR COUNTRIES, FOR
SUCH PRODUCTS, SOME EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY MAY NOT
APPLY.

The stated express wa rranties are in lieu of all obligations or liabilitie s on t he part of Seller for damages ,
including but not limited to, special, indirect or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with
the use or performan c e of th e Product or service. Seller’s liability for dam ages to Buyer or othe rs res ulting
from the us e of any P roduc t or ser vice furn ishe d he reunde r sh all i n no way ex cee d the purc hase pric e of said
Product or the fair market value of said service, except in instances of injury to persons or property.

Service Information

Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and
run your applications.

If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your facility’s
Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will
contact the Symbol Support Center:

United States 1-800-653-5350

United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific [phone]
Australia 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 1-505-5794-0
Denmark/Danmark 7020-1718 Finland/Suomi 9 5407 580
France 01-40-96-52-21 Germany/Deutchland 6074-49020
Italy/Italia 2-484441 Mexico/México 5-520-1835
Netherlands/Nederland 315-271700 Norway/Norge [phone]
South Africa 11-8095311 Spain/España 91 324 40 00

Sweden/Sverige 84452900 [phone]

Latin America
Sales Support

Europe/Mid-East
Distributor Operations

1-631-738-2400

1-800-347-0178 Inside US
[phone] Outside US

Contact local distributor or call
[phone]

Canada 905-629-7226

Inside Spain

Outside Spain

For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.

Revision A — December 2003

72-65988-01

Symbol T echnologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300