Hand Held Products Dolphin 7450 manual Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradles, Hub of the System

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Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradles

Hub of the System

As the hub of your Dolphin system, Dolphin Charging/Communication cradles perform three important functions – power conditioning, communications and storage. Four versions of the charging/communications cradle are available:

•HomeBase for communicating with PC-based equipment using a half duplex serial mode

•IntelliBase for communicating with devices such as printers and modems without integrated IrDA protocol software

•IntelliBase+ for communicating with devices without integrated IrDA protocol software and charging and conditioning a spare battery

•USB HomeBase for communicating directly with a USB-compatible host computer

Power Conditioning

Dolphin charging/communication cradles provide power to the intelligent battery charging system incorporated into Dolphin terminals. The IntelliBase+ has an auxiliary battery well, located on the back of the cradle, allowing users to charge and condition a spare battery.

Ir/IrDA Optical Communications

The infrared, or Ir communications port, on the HomeBase, IntelliBase, and IntelliBase+ connects with the IrDA port on the Dolphin terminal. With no pins or contacts to break, Ir will work reliably for years. Reliable data communications at speeds of up to 115k baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase, IntelliBase and IntelliBase+; data transmission rates with the USB HomeBase up to 4Mbps are possible but, at this time, are limited to 115 kbps as the Dolphin 7400 does not currently support 4 Mbps data transfer.

The IntelliBase and IntelliBase+ infrared connection to the terminal uses IrDA-compliant hardware and software for a reliable connection. Communications between the HomeBase and other devices occur at half duplex serial mode. Half duplex refers to the transmission of data in just one direction at a time.

The USB HomeBase enables direct communication with USB-compatible host computers at rates of up 115 kbps. The USB HomeBase also is IrDA 1.3 compliant.

These peripherals cannot be “daisy-chained” but can be networked together using a serial or USB hub.

Convenient Storage

Dolphin charging/communication peripherals provide a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal.

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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