
SPT 1700 Series
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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.
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machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might be used. An
implied l icense only exis ts for equip ment, circ uits, a nd su bsyst ems co ntaine d in S ymbol
products.
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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.4,360,798; 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; 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; 5,229,591; 5,230,088; 5,235,167; 5,243,655; 5,247,162;
5,250,791; 5,250,792; 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; 5,321,246; 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; 5,578,810; 5,581,070; 5,589,679; 5,589,680; 5,608,202;
5,612,531; 5,619,028; 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; 5,745,794; 5,754,587; 5,762,516; 5,763,863; 5,767,500; 5,789,728; 5,808,287; 5,811,785;
5,811,787; 5,815,811; 5,821,519; 5,821,520; 5,823,812; 5,828,050; 5,580,078; D305,885; D341,584; D344,501;
D359,483; D362,453; D363,700; D363,918; D370,478; D383,124; D391,250.
Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (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. 1/99
Licensed under one or more of the following Palm Computing, Inc. (a subsidiary of 3Com Corporation) patents: U.S. Pat.
Nos. 5,125,039, 5,550,715, 5,727,202 and other Patents Pending.

Quick Reference
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ SPT
1700 Series Terminal! The unique combination of pocket size,
Personal Information Management software, RF communication
via Symbol’s Spectrum24
scanning capability make this product superior for use in a wide
range of applications.
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wireless network, printing support and
About This Guide
This guide covers the procedures for the basic set up and use of the
terminal. Specific topics covered include:
Parts of the SPT 1700
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Getting Started with the SPT 1700
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Charging the Battery
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Installing the Battery
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Starting the SPT 1700
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Using the SPT 1700
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Using the Contrast Control
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Writing with the Stylus
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Icon Descriptions
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Scanning with the SPT 1700
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Initiate the Spectrum24 Network Connection
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Resetting Your SPT 1700 Terminal
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Attaching the Handstrap
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Maintaining the SPT 1700
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Troubleshooting
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Service Information
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SPT 1700 Product Reference Guide
The
xx) provides more detail about the applicatio ns available on the SPT
1700. See your Reseller or call Symbol Technologies to receive this
document.
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SPT 1700 Series
Getting Started with the SPT 1700
Before you can use your SPT 1700, perform the basic set up
procedures covered on the following pages. Specifically:
• Charge and Install the Battery
• Start the SPT 1700
• Initiate the Spectrum2 4 network c onnecti on (SPT 1740 only).
Charging the Battery
Before using your SP T 1700 for the fir st time, charge an d install the
lithium-ion battery. The terminal’ s battery can be charged using the
Cradle, the Synchronization/Charging Cable, or the Universal
Battery Charger (UBC). For instructions on using the UBC to charge
your batteries, see the Quick Reference Guide which came with
your UBC. Follow these same procedures to recharge the battery
when the terminal’s battery level is low.
Note: The battery included in the package (p/n 20-36098-01/
model number 1UF1034 50) must be used exclusi vely as
the power source for the SPT 1700 series, and should
not be used for any other purpose.
Using the Cradle to Charge the Battery
To charge the terminal’s battery using the CRD 1700 cradle:
1. Make sure the battery is installed in the terminal. See
ing the Battery
2. Make sure the cradle is plugged into a wall outlet.
on page 7 for instructions.
Install-
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