Hand Held Products Dolphin 7450 manual Getting Started, Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450

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Getting Started

The Dolphin 7400/7450 is a hand held computer/imager designed for easy, single-handed data collection. The terminal is equipped with a StrongARM 206MHz RISC processor built to run the Windows CE operating system.

Dolphin 7400/7450 terminals are available with different types of 2D imagers, wireless radios, and memory configurations to meet most any automated data collection requirement. Dolphin 7400 hand held computers may also be equipped with a low power, high speed, V.90 56K FAX/modem to allow communications via an analog phone line.

The Dolphin 7450 terminal’s integrated pistol-grip handle provides comfortable ergonomics and intuitive point-and-shoot scanning for extended periods of use.

Offered with a memory configuration of 32 MB RAM and 32 MB Flash, the device has three keyboard options and a 240 x 320 pixel, backlit 1/4 VGA display. The display also is available with a touch screen.

The Dolphin 7400/7450 platform is equipped with an integrated imager. The imager can take images like shipping manifests, recipient signatures, while at the same time, decode OCR (Optical Character Recognition) fonts. The imager can also decode standard linear and two-dimensional symbologies. An optional Advanced Long Range laser scanner is also available for both terminals.

Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450

The Dolphin 7400/7450 is part of a data collection system that includes accessories specifically designed for vehicle, desktop and hub operations. Accessories available include serial and networkable communications/charging cradles, vehicle mounted charging/communication cradles.

You can use these accessories with the Dolphin:

Dolphin HomeBaseDolphin terminal charging and communication cradle, includes power adapter.

Dolphin IntelliBaseDolphin terminal charging and communication cradle for communicating with devices such as printers and modems without integrated IrDA protocol software, includes power adapter.

Dolphin USB HomeBase Communicate directly with a USB-compatible host computer, includes power adapter.

Dolphin IntelliBase+Communicate with devices such as printers and modems without integrated IrDA protocol software, and for charging and conditioning a spare battery, includes power adapter.

Dolphin Quad Battery ChargerCharges four batteries in under three hours and conditions in under eight hours.

Dolphin HomeBasePower Adapter Replacement power adapter for Dolphin HomeBase.

Note: Use only power adapters approved for use by HHP. Failure to do so may result in improper operation or damage to the unit and will void the warranty.

NiMH Battery Pack Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 2700mAh rechargeable battery for the Dolphin.

RS-232 Serial Cable Allows Dolphin 7400 to connect to other computer systems for file transfer or to connect Dolphin 7400 terminal using the terminal’s serial RS-232 interface.

Contact your Value-Added Reseller for more information. For details about how to install or use any of these accessories, refer to the documentation provided with the product. Documentation may also maybe downloaded from our website, www.hhp.com.

Dolphin 7400 Models and Options

Hand Held Product’s family of Dolphin 7400 hand held portable data collection terminals includes these models:

The Dolphin 7400 Batch terminal is a Windows CE programmable hand held computer with a unique, ergonomic shape designed for single-handed use. The standard Dolphin 7400 is available with 32 MB RAM and 32 MB Flash and an integrated digital imager or Advanced Long Range (ALR) laser scanner. An optional compact Flash card offers up to 256MB of additional memory. The terminal's RS-232 connector supports external plug-in scanners, land line modems and printers. It also features an IrDA infrared transceiver for data communicate to portable printers and cradles.

The Dolphin 7450 Batch hand held computer offers the same enhanced productivity features of the Dolphin 7400 terminal with the added convenience of a pistol grip style form factor for high volume scanning applications.

The Dolphin 7400 RF and Dolphin 7450 RF terminals integrate the basic functionality of the Batch terminals with the choice of an 802.11b direct sequence radio or frequency hopping radio that allows the terminal to communicate with a host computer via a radio WLAN.

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Contents Dolphin 7400/7450 Hand Held Computer Patents TrademarksDisclaimer Table of Contents Using the Dolphin 7400/7450 Dolphin QuadCharger 11-2 Introduction Additional FeaturesBatch Terminals Required Safety LabelsIf Your Dolphin 7400/7450 has a Radio FCC Compliance Dolphin 7400/7450 Batch Terminal Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal with CiscoCanadian Compliance Parameter Specification Regulatory and Safety Agency ApprovalsTTE Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Cisco 352 R&TTE Compliance StatementCare and Cleaning of the Dolphin BatteriesMicrowaves Page Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450 Getting StartedDolphin 7400 Models and Options Unpack the Carton and Check Its Contents Bar Code Symbologies SupportedLaser Engine Options and Symbologies Supported Using Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First TimeTurning the Dolphin On And Off For the First Time Charging the Main Battery and Backup BatteryRemoving the Battery Pack Installing the Battery PackDo not Press ANY Keys While the Terminal is Booting UP Waking the Dolphin From Sleep ModeStylus Properties Screen Setting the Date/Time Setting Up Communications with Detectoid Installing DetectoidPCUsing DetectoidPC and DetectoidCE Page DetectoidCE Configuring the Modem Verifying that Dolphin 7400/7450 is Working ProperlyTouchscreen-equipped terminals Resetting the Dolphin Cold Boot Resetting the Dolphin Warm BootTerminals without touchscreens Page Dolphin 7400/7450 Overview System FeaturesFront Panel Features LEDsVGA Display Keyboard Audio SignalsON/SCAN Key Cursor KeysBack Panel Features DolphinImage Engine Hand Strap Battery WellBattery Charging Contacts Laser EngineBumpers Communication Managing Battery Power PowerLowBatt=dword19 Setting Critical and Low Battery PointsUsing the Power Control Panel CriticalBatt=dwordaStoring Batteries Charging the Battery PackServicing the Battery Pack Using the Battery Conditioning UtilityVia the Touch Screen Using the Dolphin 7400/7450Using the Image Reader Entering DataCapturing Images Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbolReading a Bar code Omni-Directional Scanning OptionsSoftware Communication Programs Communication MediaKeyboards Using the Special KeysTo Use This Cursor Key Press Description Using the Cursor KeysOther Special Keys Using the Modifier KeysKey Combinations Navigating the KeyboardUsing the Modem Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal Client Utilities for the Cisco Dsss 802.11b Radio Configuring The Dolphin 7400/7450 RF TerminalConfiguring the Cisco Dsss Wlan Radio To Configure the Radio Card Customizing the ActiveSync Remote Icon Host ConnectivityPage Ir/IrDA Optical Communications Power ConditioningDolphin Charging/Communication Cradles Hub of the SystemHomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBase Green LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBaseOrange LED Comm LED Description Red LED AUX Battery LED Description Orange LEDIntelliBase+ Green LEDHomeBase/IntelliBase Back PanelIntelliBase+ Bottom Panel of HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ USB HomeBasePowering the Dolphin Terminal Deep-Cycling Batteries Setting Up For CommunicationsCharging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+ Installing The Charging/Communication CradleIBM AT DB9 IBM XT Select StartSettingsControl PanelCommunications Properties Configuring the Dolphin Terminal for CommunicationsPage Setting Up For Communications With The USB HomeBase Page Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal Mounting the HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBase Desk MountingWall Mounting Page Dolphin QuadCharger Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and FunctionTop Panel Charging Batteries In The QuadCharger Setting Up The QuadChargerSupplying Power To The QuadCharger Inserting and Removing Battery PacksStatus LED DescriptionProblem Issue TroubleshootingDolphin Mobile Charging/Communication Cradles Front Panel Mobile IntelliBase and Mobile Base Parts and FunctionsDolphin Mobile IntelliBase/Mobile Base Mounting Bracket Power Supply RS-232 Connector Locking Lever RS-232 Charging a Dolphin Terminal Bottom Panel of Mobile IntelliBase/Mobile BaseMounting the Mobile IntelliBase Spring Arm Assembly Installing The Dolphin Mobile IntelliBaseInstalling The Dolphin Mobile Base Setting the Baud Rate Select StartSettingsControl PanelCommunication Settings Configuring the Dolphin TerminalDeveloping Applications Page Warranty, Support and Service Limited WarrantyHow Problems Should Be Handled How To Extend Your Warranty Return InformationLocations Europe, Middle East, and Africa Technical AssistanceAssistance Online North America/CanadaPage Appendix a Windows Keyboard ShortcutsPress Using the Modifier Keys Key Alpha/Numeric KeyboardKey Combination Function/Special Character Red key + T Red key + U Red key + W Red key + Y Key Numeric/Alpha Key/Key Combinations Function/Special Characters ALT + 3 + Key Full Alpha NumericF12 Red key + P F16 Red key + Q F17 Hold the ALT key down as you type in the numbers HHP, Inc