Hand Held Products 7450, 7400 manual

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Dolphin® 7400/7450 Mobile Computer

with Microsoft® Pocket PC

User’s Guide

Contents

Main Patents Trademarks Disclaimer Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Getting Started Chapter 3 - Dolphin 7400/7450 Overview Chapter 4 - Using the Dolphin 7400/7450 Mobile Computer Chapter 5 - Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Mobile Computer Page Chapter 13 - Dolphin QuadCharger Chapter 14 - Dolphin Mobile Charging/Communication Cradles Chapter 15 - Warranty, Support and Service Page Page 1 - 1 Introduction Additional Features 1 - 2 Required Safety Labels Batch Terminals 1 - 3 If Your Dolphin 7400/7450 has a WLAN Radio 1 - 4 FCC Compliance Dolphin 7400/7450 Batch Terminal Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal with Cisco 352 Canadian Compliance Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals 1 - 6 Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Cisco 352 R&TTE Compliance Statement Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices Microwaves Batteries 1 - 7 Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin Page 2 - 1 Getting Started Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450 Dolphin 7400 Models and Options 2 - 2 Image Engine Options Bar Code Symbologies Supported Laser Engine Options and Symbologies Supported Using Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First Time 1 Unpack the Carton and Check Its Contents 3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off For the First Time 2 - 4 Dolphin 7400/7450 Splash Screen Waking the Dolphin From Sleep Mode 4 Calibrating the Screen, Setting the Date/Time and Modem (if equipped) Calibrating the Screen 2 - 5 Stylus Properties Screen Page 2 - 7 Setting Up Communications with Detectoid Installing DetectoidPC Using DetectoidPC and DetectoidCE Page 2 - 9 DetectoidCE 2 - 10 Configuring the Modem 5 Verifying that Dolphin 7400/7450 is Working Properly 2 - 11 Resetting the Dolphin (Cold Boot) Resetting the Dolphin (Warm Boot) Page Dolphin 7400/7450 Overview System Features Front Panel Features LEDs 1/4 VGA Display Page Back Panel Features Dolphin 7400 Image Engine Page Page Communication Power 3 - 8 Batteries Internal NiHM Backup Battery Managing Battery Power 3 - 9 Setting Critical and Low Battery Points Checking Battery Power Servicing the Battery Pack 3 - 10 Charging the Battery Pack Storing Batteries 4 - 1 Using the Dolphin 7400/7450 Mobile Computer Entering Data Input Panel Button Entering Text Using the Input Panel Page Page 4 - 4 Writing on the Screen Writing on the Screen To select writing: 4 - 5 Convert Writing to Text: Writing on the Screen 4 - 6 Tips for Getting Good Recognition Alternate List Drawing on the Screen 4 - 7 Selecting a Drawing Drawing on the Screen 4 - 8 Using My Text Using My Text Via the Keyboard Using the Image Reader 4 - 9 Reading A Bar code Aiming Options 4 - 10 Capturing Images Communication Communication Media 4 - 11 Software Communication Programs Using the Keyboard Using the Special Keys Using the Cursor Keys 4 - 13 Using the Modifier Keys Other Special Keys Key Combinations 4 - 14 Today Screen Today Screen 4 - 15 Page 4 - 17 Navigation Bar and Command Bar Screen Navigation Pop-up Menus 4 - 18 Notifications Finding and Organizing Information File Explorer 5 - 1 Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Mobile Computer 5 - 2 Configuring The Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal Dolphin Welcome Wizard Client Utilities for the Cisco DSSS 802.11b Radio Page Page 6 - 1 Customizing Your Dolphin 7400/7450 Adjusting Settings Adding Programs To Add Programs Using ActiveSync To Add a Program Directly from the Internet Adding a Program to the Start Menu Removing Programs 7 - 1 Applications Calendar Application Calendar 7 - 2 To Create an Appointment Entering an Appointment 7 - 3 Using the Summary Screen Appointment Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests To schedule a meeting: 7 - 4 Contacts Contacts Application 7 - 5 To Create a Contact: Creating a Contact Page 7 - 7 Task s Task Application Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools and then Options. Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. 7 - 8 To Cr eat e a Ta sk Creating a Task Using the Summary Screen 7 - 10 Notes 1. Tap New. To Cr eat e a N ote : 7 - 11 Inbox Synchronizing E-mail Messages Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server 7 - 12 Using the Message List 7 - 13 Viewing A Message 7 - 14 Composing Messages Managing E-mail Messages and Folders 7 - 15 Folder Behavior with a Direct Connection to an E-mail Server Page 8 - 1 Communications Using ActiveSync ActiveSync 8 - 2 9 - 1 Getting Connected Transfer Items Using Infrared To send information: To receive information: Get Help on Connecting Page 10 - 1 Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites Mobile Favorites Folder Favorite Links 10 - 2 Using AvantGo Channels To Sign Up for AvantGo 10 - 3 Using Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites To View Mobile Favorites and Channels To Browse the Internet Page 11 - 1 Companion Programs Using Pocket Word Pocket Word 11 - 2 Typing M ode Formatting Text 11 - 3 Writing Mode Writing on the Screen in Pocket Word 11 - 4 Drawing Mode Drawing on the Screen in Pocket Word 11 - 5 Pocket Excel Using Pocket Excel Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Page 12 - 1 Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradles Hub of the System Power Conditioning Ir/IrDA Optical Communications Convenient Storage Page IntelliBase+ Back Panel IntelliBase 12 - 5 IntelliBase+ 12 - 6 USB HomeBase Bottom Panel of IntelliBase 12 - 7 Powering the Dolphin Terminal Charging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBase+ Deep-Cycling Batteries Setting Up For Communications 115200 57600 38400 19200 9600 Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle 12 - 9 Configuring the Dolphin Terminal for Communications 12 - 10 Setting Up For Communications With The USB HomeBase 12 - 11 12 - 12 Communicating with the Dolphin Terminal Mounting the IntelliBase/USB HomeBase Page 13 - 1 Dolphin QuadCharger Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function Top P ane l 13 - 2 Rear Panel Charging Batteries In The QuadCharger Setting Up The QuadCharger Supplying Power To The QuadCharger Inserting and Removing Battery Packs 13 - 3 Servicing The Battery Pack Solid Red Error was encountered during charge cycle Storing Batteries 13 - 4 Troubleshooting Dolphin Mobile Charging/Communication Cradles Page Page 14 - 4 Rear Panel 14 - 5 Bottom Panel of Mobile IntelliBase/Mobile Base Powering the Dolphin Terminal Charging A Dolphin Terminal Deep-Cycling Batteries 14 - 7 Setting Up For Communications with the Mobile IntelliBase/Mobile Base Installing The Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase Page 14 - 9 Connecting the Cables Supplying Power to the Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase and Mobile Base Setting the Baud Rate 14 - 10 Configuring the Dolphin Terminal 15 - 1 Warranty, Support and Service Limited Warranty How Problems Should Be Handled 15 - 2 Return Information Locations How To Extend Your Warranty 15 - 3 Technical Assistance Assistance Online Page Appendix A Using the Modifier Keys 43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Page 35 Key Numeric/Alpha 56 Key Full Alpha Numeric