Symbol Technologies SPT 1500 User Manual

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents: U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660;

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ SP 1500 Terminal! The unique combination of pocket size, Personal Information Management software, printing support and scanning capability make this product superior for use in a wide range of different applications.

This guide covers the procedures for the basic set up and use of the terminal. The 33757-xx) provides more in-depth detail about the applications available on the SPT 1500. See your Reseller or call Symbol Technologies to receive this document.

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Getting Started with the SPT 1500

Before you can use your SPT 1500, you will need to perform some basic set up procedures. First, familiarize yourself with the many parts of the SPT 1500 by reviewing the following illustration.

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Parts of the SPT 1500

The following illustration indicates each part of the SPT 1500 Te rm ina l.

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Installing Batteries

Before using your SPT 1500, you must install two AAA alkaline batteries. The batteries fit behind the battery door on the back of the SPT 1500.

Note: Battery life may change with different manufacturers.

Symbol Technologies recommends the use of Duracell “Ultra” brand batteries for best battery life performance.

To install the batteries in your SPT 1500:

1. Press the latch on the battery door and lift the battery door away from the SPT 1500 .

Press here to open

Battery Door

2. Install the two AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment.

Note: A diagram in the interior of the battery compartment

shows the orientation of the + and - ends of the batteries. When correctly installed, the clips in the battery compartment secure the batteries in place.

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3. Replace the battery door so that it is flush with the back of the SPT 1500 and “clicks” into position.

Note: Do not force the battery door. When the batteries are

correctly installed, the battery door clips smoothly into place. If you feel resistance when replacing the battery door, make sure the door is aligned with the slots on the back of your SPT 1500, and that the batteries are firmly seated in the battery compartment.

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While batteries are being replaced, data is retained for approximately one minute. We strongly suggest that you have your replacement batteries ready for insertion before removing the old batteries from the unit.

Starting the SPT 1500

Calibrating the Screen

The first time you start your SPT 1500, the calibration screen automatically appears. Follow the steps in this section to align the internal circuitry of your SPT 1500 with its touch-sensitive screen.

Note: If your SPT 1500 unit came pre-loaded with another

software application, you may not need to calibrate your screen, and you will not see the calibration screen.

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To calibrate your SPT 1500:

1. Press the green power button on the front panel of your SPT 1500 to display the calibration screen.

Note: If necessary, adjust the contrast control located on the

side of the SPT 1500 so the screen is clear and readable.

2. Remove the stylus from its storage slot on the back of the SPT

1500.

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

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Using the SPT 1500

Using the Power/Backlight Control

The power button turns the SPT 1500 on and off. This button also serves as your backlight control. With the unit on, press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds to turn the backlight on and off.

Writing with the Stylus

Your SPT 1500 includes Graffiti handwriting software as the primary system for entering text and numbers. Graffiti is a system where simple strokes you write with the stylus are instantly recognized as letters or numbers. See the

Reference Guide,

information.

part number 70-33757-xx for more detailed

Using the Onscreen Keyboard

You can activate the on-screen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers on your SPT 1500. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the on-screen keyboard.

To use the on-screen keyboard:

1. Open any SPT 1500 application.

2. Tap any record name, or tap the New button with the tip of the stylus.

3. Tap the left target to open the Alpha keyboard, or tap the right target to open the Numeric keyboard.

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