Symbol Technologies SPT1733 User Manual

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© 1999 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved.

Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.

Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent, covering or relating to any combination, system, apparatus, machine, material, method, or process in which Symbol products might be used. An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol products.

Symbol and Spectrum24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com

Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:

U.S. Patent No.4,360,798; 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.

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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® wireless network, printing support and scanning capability make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications.

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 on page 2

•Getting Started with the SPT 1700 on page 4

•Charging the Battery on page 4

•Installing the Battery on page 7

•Starting the SPT 1700 on page 8

•Using the SPT 1700 on page 9

•Using the Contrast Control on page 10

•Writing with the Stylus on page 10

•Icon Descriptions on page 11

•Scanning with the SPT 1700 on page 12

•Initiate the Spectrum24 Network Connection on page 13

•Resetting Your SPT 1700 Terminal on page 13

•Attaching the Handstrap on page 15

•Maintaining the SPT 1700 on page 16

•Troubleshooting on page 17

•Service Information on page 20.

The SPT 1700 Product Reference Guide (part number 70-37544- xx) provides more detail about the applications available on the SPT 1700. See your Reseller or call Symbol Technologies to receive this document.

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Parts of the SPT 1700

The following illustration indicates each part of the SPT 1700 Terminal.

Front View	Laser Decode LED	Center Scan Button
Scroll Button		Scroll Button
(Up and Down)		(Up and Down)
		Right Scan Trigger
Graffiti Input Area		LCD (Screen)
Applications
	Icon	Calculator Icon

	Menu Icon	Find Icon
	Power	Contrast Button
	Button
		Application Buttons

Left View

Left Scan

Trigger

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Parts of the SPT 1700 (continued)
Back View
Stylus	Infrared Port
Stylus Silo	Handstrap Connector
	Speaker
Battery Compartment	Reset Button
	Lithium-Ion Battery
Battery Latch	Battery Latch
Battery Cover
Handstrap Connector
Top View	Bottom View

Scanner Exit Window

Serial Port

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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 Spectrum24 network connection (SPT 1740 only).

Charging the Battery

Before using your SPT 1700 for the first time, charge and 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 1UF103450) must be used exclusively 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 Installing the Battery on page 7 for instructions.

2.Make sure the cradle is plugged into a wall outlet.

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3. Insert the SPT 1700 terminal in the cradle as shown:

The terminal’s battery is fully charged after approximately two hours. You can also charge a terminal’s spare battery by inserting it in the spare battery charging slot on the back of the cradle. Once inserted, the spare battery will be fully charged after approximately two hours. See the SPT 1700 Cradle Quick Reference Guide (p/n 70-37840-xx) for more information.

Using the Synchronization/Charging Cable to Charge the Battery

To charge the terminal’s battery using the Synchronization/ Charging Cable:

1.Make sure the battery is installed in the terminal. See Installing the Battery on page 7 for instructions.

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2. Insert the cable into the bottom of the terminal.

Synchronization/

Charging Cable

3.Plug the power cable into a wall outlet and plug the other end into the battery charging receptacle on the side of the Synchronization/Charging Cable.

	Battery
Power	Charging
Supply	Receptacle
	Serial Cable

The battery is fully charged after approximately two hours.

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Installing the Battery

To install the battery in your SPT 1700:

1.Open the latches on the battery cover and lift it away from the SPT 1700.

Latch

Latch

2.Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment, making sure it snaps into place.

3. Replace the battery cover and re-secure the latches.

Note: Be careful to position the battery latches completely open while securing the battery cover on the terminal.

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