Hand Held Products 7400/7450 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 Trademarks PatentsDisclaimer 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 ApprovalsDolphin 7400/7450 RF Cisco 352 R&TTE Compliance Statement BatteriesMicrowaves Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin Page Getting Started Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450Dolphin 7400 Models and Options Unpack the Carton and Check Its Contents Image Engine Options and Bar Code Symbologies SupportedLaser Engine Options and Symbologies Supported Using Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First TimeRemoving the Battery Pack Charging the Main Battery and Backup BatteryInstalling the Battery Pack Turning the Dolphin On And Off Waking the Dolphin From Sleep ModeTurning the Dolphin On For the First Time Stylus Properties Screen Setting the Date/Time Installing DetectoidPC Setting Up Communications with DetectoidUsing DetectoidPC and DetectoidCE DetectoidCE Configuring the Modem Touchscreen-equipped terminals Verifying that Dolphin 7400/7450 is Working ProperlyTerminals without touchscreens Resetting the Dolphin Warm Boot Resetting the Dolphin Cold BootDolphin 7400/7450 Overview System FeaturesFront Panel Features ON/SCAN Key Audio SignalsLEDs VGA DisplayRF Antenna KeyboardDolphin Back Panel FeaturesImage Engine Hand Strap Battery WellBattery Charging Contacts Laser EngineBumpers Communication Power Setting Critical and Low Battery Points Managing Battery PowerUsing the Power Control Panel Using the Battery Conditioning Utility Servicing the Battery PackStoring Batteries Charging the Battery PackVia the Touch screen Input Using the Dolphin 7400/7450Using the Image Reader Entering DataReading a Bar code Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbolCommunication Media Capturing ImagesUsing the Special Keys Using the KeyboardSoftware Communication Programs 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 Ir/IrDA Optical Communications Power ConditioningDolphin Charging/Communication Cradles Hub of the SystemGreen LED Data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBaseOrange LED IntelliBase+ AUX Battery LED Description Orange LEDGreen LED Green LED Data is being sent from the IntelliBase+ to Back PanelHomeBase/IntelliBase Comm LED Description Red LEDIntelliBase+ Bottom Panel of HomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+ USB HomeBase115200 Deep-Cycling Batteries Powering the Dolphin TerminalSetting Up For Communications Charging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+Connecting 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 Desk Mounting Mounting the HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBaseWall Mounting Page Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function Dolphin QuadChargerTop 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 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 Return Information Warranty, Support and ServiceLimited Warranty How Problems Should Be HandledUnited Kingdom North AmericaLatin America Europe, Middle East and AfricaEurope, Middle East and Africa Latin America Office How To Extend Your WarrantyApplication Support North and South America Japan OfficeNorth America Asia Page Page Page Page 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/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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