Hand Held Products 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 hand helds 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 HomeBase™ Dolphin terminal charging and communication cradle, includes power adapter.

Dolphin IntelliBase™ Dolphin 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 for communicating directly with a USB-compatible host computer, includes power adapter.

Dolphin IntelliBase+™ for communicating 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 Charger™ Charges four batteries in under three hours and conditions in under eight hours.

Dolphin HomeBase™ Power 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.

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Contents Dolphin 7400/7450 Hand Held Computer Disclaimer PatentsTrademarks Page Page Table of Contents Using the Dolphin 7400/7450 Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradles Appendix B Introduction Required Safety Labels Batch Terminals SafetyIf Your Dolphin 7400/7450 has a radio Canadian Compliance FCC Compliance Dolphin 7400/7450 Batch TerminalParameter Specification Regulatory and Safety Agency ApprovalsMicrowaves BatteriesDolphin 7400/7450 RF Cisco 352 R&TTE Compliance Statement Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin Page Dolphin 7400 Models and Options Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450Getting Started Laser Engine Options and Symbologies Supported Image Engine Options and Bar Code Symbologies SupportedUsing Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First Time Unpack the Carton and Check Its ContentsInstalling the Battery Pack Charging the Main Battery and Backup BatteryRemoving the Battery Pack Turning the Dolphin On For the First Time Waking the Dolphin From Sleep ModeTurning the Dolphin On And Off Stylus Properties Screen Setting the Date/Time Installing DetectoidPC Setting Up Communications with DetectoidUsing DetectoidPC and DetectoidCE DetectoidCE Configuring the Modem Terminals without touchscreens Verifying that Dolphin 7400/7450 is Working ProperlyTouchscreen-equipped terminals Resetting the Dolphin Warm Boot Resetting the Dolphin Cold BootDolphin 7400/7450 Overview System FeaturesFront Panel Features LEDs Audio SignalsVGA Display ON/SCAN KeyRF Antenna KeyboardImage Engine Back Panel FeaturesDolphin Battery Charging Contacts Battery WellLaser Engine Hand StrapBumpers Communication Power Using the Power Control Panel Managing Battery PowerSetting Critical and Low Battery Points Using the Battery Conditioning Utility Servicing the Battery PackStoring Batteries Charging the Battery PackUsing the Image Reader Using the Dolphin 7400/7450Entering Data Via the Touch screen InputReading a Bar code Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbolCommunication Media Capturing ImagesSoftware Communication Programs Using the KeyboardUsing the Special Keys To 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 Customizing the ActiveSync Remote Icon Configuring the Symbol Spectrum24 Fhss Wlan RadioHost Connectivity Page Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradles Power ConditioningHub of the System Ir/IrDA Optical CommunicationsOrange LED HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBaseGreen LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase Green LED AUX Battery LED Description Orange LEDIntelliBase+ HomeBase/IntelliBase Back PanelComm LED Description Red LED Green LED Data is being sent from the IntelliBase+ toIntelliBase+ Bottom Panel of HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ USB HomeBase115200 Setting Up For Communications Powering the Dolphin TerminalCharging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+ Deep-Cycling BatteriesConnecting the Cables Installing The Charging/Communication CradleSelect StartSettingsControl PanelCommunications Properties Configuring the Dolphin Terminal for CommunicationsPage Setting Up For Communications With The USB HomeBase Page Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal Wall Mounting Mounting the HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBaseDesk Mounting Page Top Panel Dolphin QuadChargerDolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function Supplying Power To The QuadCharger Setting Up The QuadChargerInserting and Removing Battery Packs Charging Batteries In The QuadChargerStatus 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 Page 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 Limited Warranty Warranty, Support and ServiceHow Problems Should Be Handled Return InformationLatin America North AmericaEurope, Middle East and Africa United KingdomApplication Support How To Extend Your WarrantyNorth and South America Japan Office Europe, Middle East and Africa Latin America OfficeNorth America Asia Page Page Page Page Press Appendix aWindows Keyboard Shortcuts Key Combination Function/Special Character Using the Modifier KeysKey Alpha/Numeric Keyboard 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 Dolphin 7400/7450 Scan Maps Appendix BPage 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