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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
ChangeDateDescription
-01 to -029/2003Add Bluetooth functionality.
Add CRD8800-4000E, CRD8800B-1000S, CRD8800-4000S
operating procedures to Chapter 1 and Chapter 4.
Add IPL mode key combination for 15-key keypad.
-02 to -033/2005Update battery charging temperature; add mobile computer and
cradle connection cleaning procedures.
The PPT 8800 Series Product Reference Guide for Embe dded Windows® CE .NET
provides information about the PPT 8800 Series terminal using the Windows
Operating System, and its accessories. The PPT 8800 Series includes the following
variations of the terminal:
PPT 8800 Performs 1-dimensional scanning and batch communication. Memory configuration:
PPT 8846 Performs 1-dimensional scanning and uses the Symbol Spectrum24
11 MB local area network (LAN) wireless communication. Memory configuration: 32 MB
ROM/32 MB RAM.
®
PPT 8860 Performs 1-dimensional scanning with Bluetooth
personal area network (PAN) communication. Memory configuration: 32 MB ROM/
32 MB RAM.
wireless technology to perform
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CE .NET
®
radio to perform
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
•Chapter 1, Getting Started explains the physical buttons and controls on your
terminal, how to install and charge the batteries, insert and remove the compact
flash card, replace the handstrap, and start your PPT 8800 terminal for the first
time.
•Chapter 2, Operating the PPT 8800 explains how to use your terminal, including
instructions for powering on and resetting the terminal, using the stylus and a
headset, entering information, and scanning.
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•Chapter 3, Settings explains how to adjust settings on the terminal, and add and
delete programs.
•Chapter 4, Communications explains how to use Microsoft
communications between the terminal and host computer.
•Chapter 5, Applications describes how to use the applications installed on the
terminal.
•Chapter 6, Spectrum24 Network Configuration describes how to configure the
Spectrum24 wireless connection.
•Chapter 7, Bluetooth describes how to use and configure the Bluetooth wireless
connection.
•Chapter 8, Software Installation on Development PC provides instructions for
installing the Software Developer’s Kit on your host computer.
•Chapter 9, Configuring the Terminal describes how to install and use the Terminal
Configuration Manager (TCM) and Initial Program Loader (IPL).
•Chapter 10, AirBEAM Smart explains how to set up you terminal to synchronize
with a server over using the AirBEAM Client and AirBEAM Staging applications.
•Chapter 11, Maintenance and Troubleshooting provides information to help you
take proper care of your PP T 8800 termin al and solve problems th at may come up.
•Appendix A, Technical Specifications includes a table listing the technical
specifications for the terminal.
•Appendix B, Keyboard Maps includes tables listing key functionality for the
keyboard.
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ActiveSync™ for
Notational Conventions
This document uses these conventions:
•“terminal” or “PPT 8800” refers to any model of the termina l.
•“User” refers to anyone using an application on the terminal.
•“You” refers to the End User, System Administrator or Technical Support person
using this manual as a reference to install, configure, operate, maintain and
troubleshoot the terminal.
•Italics are used to highlight specific items in the general text, and to identify
chapters and sections in this and related documents. It also identifies names of
windows, menus, menu items, and fields within windows.
•BOLD identifies buttons to be tapped or clicked on windows.
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•Bullets (•) indicate:
•lists of alternatives or action items.
•lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
•Numbered lists indicate a se t of sequential step s, i.e., those tha t descr ibe step -by-
step procedures.
Related Documents
The following documents provide more information about your terminal.
•PPT 8800 Series Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58093-xx
•CRD8800-1000S Serial CradleQuick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58095-xx
•CRD8800B-1000S Serial CradleQuick Reference Guide, p/n 72-64181-xx
•CRD8800-4000S Serial CradleQuick Reference Guide, p/n 72-58096-xx
•CRD8800-4000E Ethernet CradleQuick Referenc e Guide, p/n 72-59203-xx
•MSR8800 Magnetic Stripe Reader Quick Reference Guide, p/n 72-64824-xx
•Windows CE Help File for Symbol Terminals, p/n 72E-38880-xx
•Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for PPT 8800, available at
http://software.symbol.com/devzone
•ActiveSync software, available at http://www.microsoft.com.
®
CE Client Product Reference Guide, p/n 72-63060-xx
Service Information
If you have a problem with your equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center for your
region. See page xviii for contact information. Before calling, have the model number, serial
number, and several of your bar code symbols at hand.
Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service
person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working
properly and the problem is symbol readability , the Support Center will request samples of
your bar codes for analysis at our plant.
If your problem cannot be solved over the phone, you may need to return your eq uipm ent
for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given specific directions.
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Note:Symbol Techno log ie s is not resp on sib le fo r an y dam a ges incurred
during shipment if the approved shipping container is not used.
Shipping the units improperly can possibly void the warranty. If the
original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have
another sent to you.
Symbol Support Center
For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the
Symbol Support Center in:
United States
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
1-800-653-5350
United Kingdom
Symbol Technologies
Symbol Place
Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP
United Kingdom
0800 328 2424 (Inside UK)
+44 118 945 7529 (Outside UK)
Australia
Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd.
432 St. Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3004
1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia)
+61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia)
Denmark/Danmark
Symbol Technologies AS
Dr. Neergaardsvej 3
2970 Hørsholm
7020-1718 (Inside Denmark)
+45-7020-1718 (Outside Denmark)
Canada
Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc.
2540 Matheson Boulevard East
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 4Z2
905-629-7226
Asia/Pacific
Symbol Technologies Asia, Inc (Singapore
Branch)
230 Victoria Street #05-07/09
Bugis Junction Office Tower
Singapore 188024
Tel: +65-6796-9600
Fax: +65-6337-6488
Austria/Österreich
Symbol Technologies Austria GmbH
Prinz-Eugen Strasse 70 / 2.Haus
1040 Vienna, Austria
01-5055794-0 (Inside Austria)
+43-1-5055794-0 (Outside Austria)
Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations
Contact your local distributor or call
+44 118 945 7360
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Finland/Suomi
Oy Symbol Technologies
Kaupintie 8 A 6
FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland
9 5407 580 (Inside Finland)
+358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland)
2730 University Dr.
Coral Springs, FL 33065 USA
1-800-347-0178 (Inside United States)
+1-954-255-2610 (Outside United States)
954-340-9454 (Fax)
Netherlands/Nederland
Symbol Technologies
Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX
Postbus 24 7050 AA
Varsseveld, Netherlands
315-271700 (Inside Netherlands)
+31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands)
France
Symbol Technologies France
Centre d'Affaire d'Antony
3 Rue de la Renaissance
92184 Antony Cedex, France
01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France)
+33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France)
Italy/Italia
Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L.
Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49
20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo
Milano, Italy
2-484441 (Inside Italy)
+39-02-484441 (Outside Italy)
Mexico/México
Symbol Technologies Mexico Ltd.
Torre Picasso
Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho No 88
Lomas de Chapultepec CP 11000
Mexico City, DF, Mexico
5-520-1835 (Inside Mexico)
+52-5-520-1835 (Outside Mexico)
Norway/Norge
Symbol’s registered and mailing address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Hoybratenveien 35 C
N-1055 OSLO, Norway
Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address:
Symbol Technologies Norway
Enebakkveien 123
N-0680 OSLO, Norway
+47 2232 4375
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South Africa
Symbol Technologies Africa Inc.
Block B2
Rutherford Estate
1 Scott Street
Waverly 2090 Johannesburg
Republic of South Africa
1 1 -8 09 53 11 (Inside South Africa)
+27-11-809 5311 (Outside South Africa)
Sweden/Sverige
“Letter” address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Box 1354
S-171 26 SOLNA
Sweden
Visit/shipping address:
Symbol Technologies AB
Solna Strandväg 78
S-171 54 SOLNA
Sweden
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your terminal, how install and
charge the batteries, replace the handstrap, and start your terminal for the first time.
Unpacking the Terminal
Carefully remove all protective material from around the terminal and save the shipping
container for later storage and shipping.
Verify that you received all equipment listed below:
•terminal
•lithium-ion battery
•handstrap, attached to the terminal
•case
•stylus, in the stylus silo
•Quick Reference Guide.
Inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any
damaged equipment, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See
page xviii for contact information.
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Parts of the Terminal
LCD Display
Keypad
(Standard 6-key
shown)
Scan LED
F1
F2
ENTER
Exit Window
Right Scan Trigger
F3
F4
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Figure 1-1. Front View
Infrared Port
Getting Started
Reset Button
Serial Port
Tether
Stylus Silo
Neckstrap/Handstrap
Connector
Speaker
Left Scan Trigger
Battery Compartment
Microphone
Locking Screw
Battery Cover
Handstrap Connectors
Figure 1-2. Back View
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Accessories
Note:For specific part numbers for PP T 8800 Series accessories, visit the
PPT 8800 with WIndows Embedded CE .NET accessory web page:
http://www.symbol.com/products/mobile_computers/
ppt8800acc.html.
•Spare standard lithium-ion battery.
•Larger capacity lithium-ion battery kit.
•Stylus: for performing pen functions.
•Cable Cup: connects to the termin al to an a utocharge adapter a nd vari ous ca bles.
•Cables:
•DEX Cable: connects the terminal to a vending machine.
•Autocharger: connects to the cigarette lighter in a vehicle to charge the terminal.
•Printer Cables: adds printing capabilities to the terminal.
•USB Cable: allows USB connection from the Cable Cup to a host computer
•Attachable power supply and line cord: allows charging of the terminal throug h
the Universal Cable Cup.
•Serial Charging Cable: allows serial connection of the terminal to a host compute r.
•Single-Slot Serial Cradle: charges the terminal and spare standard battery and
synchronizes the terminal with a host computer through a serial connection.
•Single-Slot Serial Cradle with Larger Capacity Battery Support: charges the
terminal with standard or larger capa city battery and spare standard battery and
synchronizes the terminal with a host computer through a serial connection.
•Four-Slot Serial Cradle: charges up to four terminals with standard or larger
capacity battery and synchronizes the terminals with a host computer through a
serial connection.
•Four-Slot Ethernet Cradle: charges the terminals with standard or larger capacity
battery and synchronizes the terminal with a host computer through an ethernet
connection.
•Holster: stores the terminal when not in use.
•Pistol Grip Handle: provides gun form factor ergonomics for scan intensive
applications.
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•Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR): snaps on to the terminal to add magstripe
capabilities.
•Vehicle Cradle: powers the terminal and charges its battery, and can be used to
communicate with other devices such as printers.
•Symbol PPT 8800 Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for Embedded Windows CE
.NET.
Getting Started
In order to start using the terminal for the first time:
•install the main battery
•charge the main battery and backup battery
•start the terminal
•configure the terminal.
Installing the Main Battery
Before using your terminal, install a lithium-ion battery:
1. Turn the locking screw counterclockwise until the cover releases from the terminal.
2. Lift the battery door away from the terminal.
Locking
Screw
Figure 1-3. Locking Screw
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3. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment with the battery tether
positioned as shown, ensuring the batter y sna ps into place.
Tether
Figure 1-4. Inserting the Battery
Note:Ensure the battery is positioned correctly. The battery charging
contacts should be placed on top of the charging contacts in the
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover by inserting the top first, then pressing the bottom in
firmly.
Figure 1-5. Closing the Back Cover
5. Turn the locking screw clockwise to secure the battery cover to the terminal.
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Installing the Optional Larger Capacity Battery
To install the optional larger capacity battery:
1. Remove the bottom of the handstrap from the battery cover.
2. Unscrew the locking screw and remove the batte ry cove r.
Figure 1-6. Unscrew Locking Screw
3. If a battery is installed, pull tether up to release battery.
4. Insert the larger capacity battery in the ba ttery compartment with the ba ttery tether
positioned as shown, ensuring the batter y sna ps into place.
Figure 1-7. Installing the Larger Capacity Battery
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5. Replace the new battery cover by inserting the top first, then pressing the bottom
down firmly.
Figure 1-8. Secure New Battery Cover
6. Tighten the lockin g screw to secure the new battery cover to the terminal.
7. Re-attach the handstrap to the handstrap connector on the new battery cover.
Charging the Terminal Battery
Note:To charge the battery for your mobile device, battery and charger
temperatures must be between +32
(0° C and +40° C).
° F and +104° F
Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery
Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for
about 2 1/2 hours, using the cradle or the serial charging cable.
Note:To ensure the quicke st charging time, turn the terminal off while
charging.
Y our terminal is equipped with a memory backup battery which automatically charges from
the fully-charged lithium-ion battery . This backup battery retains data in memory when the
terminal’s battery is removed. When you first use your terminal, it takes about 24 hours to
charge the backup battery from the main battery.
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