Hand Held Products Dolphin 7400 manual Setting Up For Communications, Deep-Cycling Batteries

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1.Insert a battery pack into the Dolphin terminal.

2.Place the terminal, imager/laser engine window up and the LCD visible, in the terminal well of the cradle.

3.Let it glide down into the well until it stops.

4.Once the Dolphin terminal is properly seated, the Dock LED on the front of the cradle will be solid GREEN.

Charging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+

The auxiliary battery well located on the back of the IntelliBase+ allows users to charge and condition a spare battery. Charging a Dolphin terminal and a spare battery pack can be done simultaneously as the charging slots work independently to control charging and conditioning of the individual batteries. The IntelliBase+ senses when a battery pack is fully charged and automatically switches to trickle charge to maintain the battery at full capacity indefinitely.

To charge a spare battery in the IntelliBase+, insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary well opening and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. Once the battery is inserted, you can use the AUX BATTERY LED to monitor the charging progress.

Deep-Cycling Batteries

For maximum battery life, HHP recommends that you deep-cycle (service) the battery twice before initial use and then once a month thereafter.

The IntelliBase+ is the only Dolphin charging/communication cradle with deep cycling capabilities. Since the Dolphin HomeBase, Intellibase, and USB HomeBase do not have deep-cycling capabilities, it is recommended that you use the Battery Conditioning Utility software when using those peripherals or use the Dolphin Quad Battery Charger.

To deep-cycle a battery using the IntelliBase+, insert the battery into the auxiliary battery well. Then, press and release the Condition button. The deep-cycling process takes 8-12 hours depending on the battery’s capacity or state of charge.

See the Battery Management section in Chapter 3 for more information.

Setting Up For Communications

The HomeBase, IntelliBase, and IntelliBase+ support RS-232 communications through the RS-232 Communications Port located on the back of the device. The HomeBase/IntelliBase translates the RS-232 signals from the host computer into infrared signals to communicate with the Dolphin Terminal.

The HomeBase/IntelliBase RS-232 interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a personal computer, modem, or any standard RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and communications software.

HomeBase

The HomeBase is designed for users needing a half duplex serial communications connection. Any device capable of using half duplex RS-232 communications can be connected to the HomeBase for communications. To use this mode, set the baud rate switches to the desired communications speed and the Ir-enable switch to on (See Table 2).

IntelliBase/IntelliBase+

The IrDA 1.0 software stack is integrated into the IntelliBase and IntelliBase+ cradles to allow communication between the cradle and devices such as modems or printers that are not IrDA ready or do not communicate with a half duplex serial protocol. This allows any full or half duplex RS-232 device to communicate through the IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ with no IrDA protocol software. See Table 2 for the baud rate switch settings.

Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle

To install and use the HomeBase, IntelliBase or IntelliBase+, you need the following equipment:

•HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ with power supply

•Serial cable

Set the Dolphin HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop near an electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the HomeBase/ IntelliBase.

Connecting the Cables

Connect the HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ to the host computer or other device by plugging an RS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port on the rear of the HomeBase. The wiring of your cable depends on whether the other device is set up as a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) or DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) device.

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Contents Dolphin 7400/7450 Hand Held Computer Trademarks PatentsDisclaimer Table of Contents Using the Dolphin 7400/7450 Dolphin QuadCharger 11-2 Additional Features IntroductionRequired Safety Labels Batch TerminalsIf Your Dolphin 7400/7450 has a Radio Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal with Cisco FCC Compliance Dolphin 7400/7450 Batch TerminalCanadian Compliance Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals Parameter SpecificationDolphin 7400/7450 RF Cisco 352 R&TTE Compliance Statement TTEBatteries Care and Cleaning of the DolphinMicrowaves Page Getting Started Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450Dolphin 7400 Models and Options Using Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First Time Bar Code Symbologies SupportedLaser Engine Options and Symbologies Supported Unpack the Carton and Check Its ContentsInstalling the Battery Pack Charging the Main Battery and Backup BatteryRemoving the Battery Pack Turning the Dolphin On And Off For the First TimeWaking the Dolphin From Sleep Mode Do not Press ANY Keys While the Terminal is Booting UPStylus Properties Screen Setting the Date/Time Installing DetectoidPC Setting Up Communications with DetectoidUsing DetectoidPC and DetectoidCE Page DetectoidCE Verifying that Dolphin 7400/7450 is Working Properly Configuring the ModemTouchscreen-equipped terminals Resetting the Dolphin Warm Boot Resetting the Dolphin Cold BootTerminals without touchscreens Page System Features Dolphin 7400/7450 OverviewLEDs Front Panel FeaturesVGA Display Cursor Keys Audio SignalsON/SCAN Key KeyboardDolphin Back Panel FeaturesImage Engine Laser Engine Battery WellBattery Charging Contacts Hand StrapBumpers Communication Power Managing Battery PowerCriticalBatt=dworda Setting Critical and Low Battery PointsUsing the Power Control Panel LowBatt=dword19Using the Battery Conditioning Utility Charging the Battery PackServicing the Battery Pack Storing BatteriesEntering Data Using the Dolphin 7400/7450Using the Image Reader Via the Touch ScreenOmni-Directional Scanning Options Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbolReading a Bar code Capturing ImagesCommunication Media Software Communication ProgramsUsing the Special Keys KeyboardsUsing the Cursor Keys To Use This Cursor Key Press DescriptionUsing the Modifier Keys Other Special KeysNavigating the Keyboard Key CombinationsUsing the Modem Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal Configuring The Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal Client Utilities for the Cisco Dsss 802.11b RadioConfiguring the Cisco Dsss Wlan Radio To Configure the Radio Card Host Connectivity Customizing the ActiveSync Remote IconPage Hub of the System Power ConditioningDolphin Charging/Communication Cradles Ir/IrDA Optical CommunicationsGreen LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBaseOrange LED Green LED AUX Battery LED Description Orange LEDIntelliBase+ Comm LED Description Red LEDBack Panel HomeBase/IntelliBaseIntelliBase+ USB HomeBase Bottom Panel of HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+Powering the Dolphin Terminal Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle Setting Up For CommunicationsCharging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+ Deep-Cycling BatteriesIBM AT DB9 IBM XT Configuring the Dolphin Terminal for Communications Select StartSettingsControl PanelCommunications PropertiesPage Setting Up For Communications With The USB HomeBase Page Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal Desk Mounting Mounting the HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBaseWall Mounting Page Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function Dolphin QuadChargerTop Panel Inserting and Removing Battery Packs Setting Up The QuadChargerSupplying Power To The QuadCharger Charging Batteries In The QuadChargerDescription Status LEDTroubleshooting Problem IssueDolphin Mobile Charging/Communication Cradles Mobile IntelliBase and Mobile Base Parts and Functions Front PanelDolphin Mobile IntelliBase/Mobile Base Mounting Bracket Power Supply RS-232 Connector Locking Lever RS-232 Bottom Panel of Mobile IntelliBase/Mobile Base Charging a Dolphin TerminalInstalling The Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase Mounting the Mobile IntelliBase Spring Arm AssemblyInstalling The Dolphin Mobile Base Setting the Baud Rate Configuring the Dolphin Terminal Select StartSettingsControl PanelCommunication SettingsDeveloping Applications Page Limited Warranty Warranty, Support and ServiceHow Problems Should Be Handled Return Information How To Extend Your WarrantyLocations North America/Canada Technical AssistanceAssistance Online Europe, Middle East, and AfricaPage Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Appendix aPress Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Using the Modifier KeysKey Combination Function/Special Character Red key + T Red key + U Red key + W Red key + Y Key Numeric/Alpha Key Full Alpha Numeric Key/Key Combinations Function/Special Characters ALT + 3 +F12 Red key + P F16 Red key + Q F17 Hold the ALT key down as you type in the numbers HHP, Inc
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