HandHeld Entertainment 7900 quick start Charging, Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Base

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Charging

In addition to Ethernet communication, the Net Base charges the main battery pack of each terminal in less than four hours. The intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals prevents overcharging. This means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the Net Base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the Net Base.

!use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products in the Dolphin 7900 terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.

1.Install the Li-ion battery pack into the back panel of the terminal.

2.Slide the Dolphin terminal into one of the terminal slots until the Dock LED lights solid green. Charging begins immediately.Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The

Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Base

After the Net Base is installed, configured, and connected to the host computer, you must connect the Dolphin terminal to the Net Base.

1.Insert a Dolphin terminal into a terminal well.

2.On the Dolphin terminal, tap Start > Utils > RASMan.

3.When the connection is established between the Dolphin terminal and the Net Base, the terminal plays a sound and the communication icon appears in the Navigation bar.

4.Upon connection, the Dolphin terminal is assigned an IP address from the Net Base. This IP address can be used by any application on the Dolphin terminal.

5.When you exit RASMan or remove the terminal from the Net Base, the terminal plays a sound and the disconnected icon appears in the Navigation bar.

Applications on the Dolphin Terminal

Applications running on the Dolphin terminal when it is connected to the Net Base should be designed specifically for a partially connected network. For more information, please refer to the Best Practices for Partially Connected Networks document available at www.handheld.com.

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Dolphin® 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide

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Contents Quick Start Guide Disclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Unpacking the Dolphin Net BaseHardware Overview Front PanelBack Panel Bottom PanelSetting up the Net Base Power SupplyConfiguring the Network LEDsDock LED If Your DNS Server Supports Bind 8.3 or Later If Your DNS Server Does Not Support Bind 8.3 or Later Accessing the Net Base Through a Browser Online Help Links in the Left ColumnConnecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Base ChargingApplications on the Dolphin Terminal Using the DIN Rail Mounting OptionsUsing the Wall Mount Kit Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide Product Service and Repair Online Product Service and Repair AssistanceLimited Warranty Technical AssistanceOnline Technical Assistance North America/CanadaDolphin 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide Page Hand Held Products, Inc