TXD RXD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS Volt OUT | Hand Held Products 7900

RS-232 Serial Communications Port

Use a standard serial cable to connect to the host device via RS-232. The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the bottom panel of the Mobile Base.

Pin # Description

1Internal Jumper to Pin 6

2TXD

3RXD

4DSR

5GND

6DTR

7CTS

8RTS

95 VOLT OUT

Signals referenced are for a DTE device.

The Mobile Base connector is straight to the printed circuit board (PCB). The ninth pin sends 500mA at 5 Volts power out. This can power a peripheral device, such as a mobile printer, as long as that peripheral device can accept 500mA at 5 Volts.

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Hand Held Products 7900 manual TXD RXD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS Volt OUT, RS-232 Serial Communications Port

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User’s Guide Disclaimer Trademarks Table of Contents Using the Image Engine Communications Wireless PAN Wpan Communications with Bluetooth Applications Dolphin ChargeBase Introduction Overview Laser Safety Label Required Safety LabelsLocation Dolphin 7900 Series Wlan 802.11b or Wpan Bluetooth Radio Parameter SpecificationBluetooth 802.11b 802.11b and Bluetooth GSM and BluetoothGSM, 802.11b, and Bluetooth Dolphin 7900 Series Wwan Radio GSM MC-45 & MC-46 FCC Compliance Dolphin 7900 Series Batch Terminal RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for GSM MC-46 RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals for GSM MC-45Parameter Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin Terminal For European Community UsersMicrowaves Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information Rev D Getting Started Data InputImaging Memory Standard Configurations Dolphin 7900 Radio Configuration OptionsCustom Configurations Dolphin 7900 Series Peripherals Dolphin 7900 Accessories Using the Dolphin 7900 for the First Time Unpack the Carton and Verify its Contents To Remove the Main Battery Pack Charging with Dolphin Peripherals Align the Screen Verify Operations with Demos Resetting the Terminal Suspend ModeSoft Reset Warm Boot Hard Reset Cold Boot Rev D System Features Wireless Radio OptionsHardware Overview Processor Front Panel Features PocketPC Audio Jack SpeakerIrDA Port Scan LED Back Panel Features Battery Image Engine WindowHand Strap Slot Stylus and Fastener Side Panel Features Opening the Access DoorAccess Door Programmable Side Button Installing a Mini-SD Card MSD SIM Installing a SIM Card Replacing the Access Door Mechanical Connector Bottom Panel FeaturesPowering Out Main Battery Pack Battery PowerInternal Backup Battery Default Low and Critical Battery Points Managing Battery PowerSetting Critical and Low Battery Points Guidelines for Battery Use and Disposal Checking Battery PowerStoring Batteries Dolphin 7900 Technical Specifications Temperature Temperature HumidityResistance Power Peripherals/Accessories Using Dolphin Mobile Computers Command BarToday Screen Navigation Bar and Start Menu Selecting Programs Using the Touch ScreenPop-Up Menus Adjusting the Backlight Wireless Radios Communication OptionsIrDA Port Software Communication Programs Radio Driver Installation Radio OptionsRadio Combinations Radio Manager Using the Soft Input Panel SIP Using the SIP KeyboardUsing the Letter Recognizer Using the Block Recognizer Input Panel Options Selecting TextInput tab Word Completion tab Options tab Drawing on the Screen Writing on the ScreenTo Select Writing Notifications Status IconsStatus Icon Meaning Using Find Using File Explorer Using the Image Engine Image Engine OptionsRange Near Far Bar Code Symbologies Supported Symbology Type Symbology Name 1D SymbologiesOCR Codes Postal Codes Activating the Engine DemosDecoding Programmable Side Buttons Sample Bar Codes Omni-Directional Scanning Capturing Images Taking an ImageHigh-Vis Aiming Pattern Uploading Images Rev D Key Numeric Keyboard Using the KeyboardsKey Alpha Keyboard Using the Function Keys Using the Navigation Keys Name Key Function Using the Modifier KeysKey combination pressed Caps Lock Key in Alpha Mode Alpha ModeKey Numeric Keyboard Blue Key Combinations Red Key CombinationsKey Character Key Combination Function Red + F10 NUM Lock Key Key Alpha KeyboardCaps Lock Functionality NUM Key Combinations Numeric Shift in Numeric Mode Rev D Settings Personal Tab System Tab Connections Tab DescriptionSystem Connections Personal Tab To Enable HotKeys ButtonsButton Assignments Available Applications Mic Volume Headset VolumeHeadset Control Stereo headphone Using System Settings Using File ExplorerTap Start Settings Personal tab Menus Start Menu tab Menus Adding a Program to the Start Menu Using ActiveSync on the Desktop Computer System Tab CPU Speed To Increase/Decrease RAM MemoryMain tab Functions Storage Card Tab Total storage cardMemory Use Free Power Tab Description Battery TabWireless Tab Find Link Regional Settings Tab Description Advanced Tab To Remove Programs Remove ProgramsScreen ClearType Tab Alignment tabText Size Tab Default Font Size Largest Font Size Zero-Config Wi-Fi Connections TabServer-Assigned IP Addresses Com Port Assignment Table Creating an External Modem Connection to an ISP Opening the Connections ManagerTask Tab Tap FInish Advanced Settings Tap Start Settings Connections tab Connections Task tabEnter a name for the connection, such as My Connection General Tab Port Settings TabTCP/IP Tab Connecting to Your ISP Creating an External Modem Connection to Your WorkEstablishing Exceptions for Work URLs Servers Tab Setting Up a VPN Connection for Work Connections Setting up a Proxy Server Connection for Work ConnectionsGo to Start Settings Connections tab Connections Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide Rev D Connecting to a VPN Server Establishing Dialing Rules Creating a Wireless Network Connection Network Cards Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide Rev D Rev D Installing Additional Software General Help on ConnectingCommunications Synchronizing from Your Desktop Computer Using ActiveSyncSynchronizing from the Terminal Exploring the Terminal from the Desktop Computer If the File is an Installer Adding Programs to the Terminal Using ActiveSyncIf the File is Not an Installer Verify That the IrDA Port is Enabled Using InfraredIrDA Port Location on the Terminal Verify That Beam Settings Are Set to Receive Sending and ReceivingSending Receiving Troubleshooting Using an ISP Adding Programs Directly from the Internet Wireless LAN Wlan Communications with 802.11b Configuration Utilities802.11b Wireless Security Supplement Enabling the 802.11b Radio Driver 802.11b Settings Tap Start Settings System tab 802.11b SettingsStatus Icons Icon This icon means… Status Tab Config Tab To Add an Active Ssid to the Preferred Profile Table To Create a New Profile Authentication Tab Field Description AuthenticationEnable Algorithm Field Description Power Save Mode Preamble ModeTo Delete a Profile Advanced Tab Using the Status Icon About Tab 802.11b Wireless Security Supplement Required Network Configuration Information WorksheetsPlatforms Supported 802.1X Supplicant Protocol Support Leap Worksheet MD5 WorksheetTLS/SmartCard Worksheet Ttls Worksheet Peap Worksheet Icon Indicators Opening the ClientGray Orange Main Screen Port Status IconClient Menu Menu Item Tapping this item… Close View Menu Install ProtocolExit Status Bar Help MenuMenu Item Tapping this item… Configuring the Client Menu Item Description EnableDisable Port Menu Configuration Screens Client Configuration AreaAccessing the Client Configuration Area On this tab You… Password User TabField Description Profile Identity Field Description Use certificate Tunneled authentication areaProtocol System Tab Port Settings Area Server Tab Wireless Networks Tab Field Description Protocol Settings Protocol TabDisplay EAP Notifications Adding a Wireless Network Configuration Profile Info Tab WEP Mgmt Tab WPA Settings Tab Field Description WPA ModeLogging PSK pass-phrase Installing Certificates Installing Certificates with CertAddAdvice and Workarounds Key to authenticate with AP Select Peer-to-Peer Group ad hoc mode and Do active scan Typical Message Exchange Using MD5 or TLS How 802.1X Works Central User Administration Typical Message Exchange Using Ttls and PeapBenefits Relative Merits of Authentication Protocols Dynamic Session Specific Wireless Encryption KeysCisco Leap Additional Advantages of Ttls and Peap Differences Between Protocols Wireless PAN Wpan Communications with Bluetooth Enabling the Bluetooth RadioSetting Up Your Bluetooth Card Assign COM Ports Discover Bluetooth Devices Bond With Discovered Devices Rev D View Device Properties Set Up Your Favorite DeviceTap Tools My Favorites Change Views Delete a Device From the Folder Bluetooth ActiveSync Turn Radio Transmitter ON/OFF Rev D Bluetooth LAN Access Rev D Obex Exchange Business Cards Send a Contact Send a File Browse Remote Device Prepare for File Transfer Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide Rev D Send/Receive Files or Folders Create a Folder Delete Files or Folders Refresh Remote ViewConnect/Disconnect Tap Device Connect Using the Dialer Enable File SharingExit Bluetooth File Explorer Receive Contact or File Using the Dialer Tap Start Settings System tab DialerAssign a Dialing Prefix Tap Start Contacts Get Connected Wizard Ericcson, Nokia 6210, NTT DoCoMo, Sony Phones Accept Motorola Timeport 270C, Nokia 3650/6310/7650/8910/8910i Dial Up Connection Tap Start Settings Connections tab Connections Uncheck Wait for dial tone before dialing. Tap FinishAutomatic Connections for Motorola Timeport 270C Automatic Connections for Nokia 3650/7650 Automatic Connections for Nokia 6310/8910/8910i Wireless WAN Wwan Communications with GSM/GPRS Installing a SIM Card SIM CardAudio Modes Keyboard Combinations for Calls Using uPhone Accessing uPhoneNavigation Bar Icons Icons and Bubble Messages Tap Call Answerphone to dial Using the Dialler Making a CallEntering a Phone Number Sending a Call Receiving a Call Answering a CallRejecting a Call Call Waiting Ending a Call Call WaitingPlacing the Current Call on Hold Making Conference Calls Touchtones Dialler MenusTools Menu Settings Menu PhonebookMenu Item Description See Mic mute Ringtone Configuration Tap Start Settings Personal tab Ringtones icon orWAV Files Previewing Tones Charging Ussd Call Log Tap Start Programs uPhone Call Log orDialed Exit Closes the Call Log UPhone Configuration Accessing uPhone ConfigurationTap Start Settings System tab uPhone icon Tab Windows General Tab Network Tab Divert Tab Not Diverted Bar Tab Card can be madeAll outgoing calls Bar all outgoing calls Not barred Messaging Tab Request Delivery Reports SMS Manager Opening the SMS ManagerInbox Tap Start Programs uPhone SMS Manager, or Outbox Folder Sent FolderSending an SMS Message Icons at the Top of the Message Screen Edit MenuIcon Description Select All Gprs Settings Configuring the Gprs ConnectionService Provider Information No ActiveSync Tap Manage existing connections Rev D Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide Rev D Rev D Calendar ApplicationsCreating an Appointment Using the Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests ContactsScheduling a Meeting Creating a Contact Searching for Contacts Tasks Creating a Task Creating a Note MessagingSynchronizing E-mail Messages Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server Receiving Messages Using the Message List Composing Messages Managing E-mail Messages and Folders Pocket Internet Explorer Accessing Pocket Internet ExplorerActiveSync Default View One Column View Browse the Internet on Your TerminalView Options Mobile Favorites Folder Using Mobile Favorites and Channels Creating and Synchronizing Mobile Favorites Using AvantGo Channels Using Pocket WordPocket Word Tap the AvantGo Channels link Typing Mode Drawing ModePocket Excel Creating a Word File Creating an Excel File Tips for Working in Pocket Excel Windows Media Player for Pocket PC MSN Messenger Setting UpTap Start Programs MSN Messenger Tap Tools Options Account tab PicturesTo begin, tap Start Programs Pictures Rev D Intelligent Battery Charging Power SupplyDolphin HomeBase Convenient Storage Front Panel AUX Battery LEDTerminal Well Auxiliary Battery Well DC Power JackBack Panel RS-232 Port RS-232 Serial Connector Powering the Dolphin HomeBase To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery Charging the Main BatteryCharging a Spare Battery in the Auxiliary Battery Well Required Equipment for Setup To Install the HomeBase Using USBSetting up the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications ActiveSync Communications with the HomeBase Connecting the Cables Setting up the PC for ActiveSync CommunicationsRS-232 Communications Pin / Input Signal RS-232 Pin Configuration HomeBase /Host PortModem DB25 Verifying Communication Communicating with the Dolphin TerminalVerifying Data Transfer Desk Mounting Mounting the HomeBaseWall Mounting Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide Rev D Rev D Dolphin Mobile Base CommunicationsConvenient Storage Capacity Spring Arm Assembly Dolphin Mobile Base Hardware OverviewFront Panel Latch Power Supply Connector Bottom PanelComm LED Color Indicates that… Red Orange Data is being sent at high data rates TXD RXD DSR GND DTR CTS RTS Volt OUT RS-232 Serial Communications Port Back Panel Ball Joint Ball Joint Connector Mounting the Dolphin Mobile BaseTo Mount the Dolphin Mobile Base Turnscrew Powering the Dolphin Terminal Setting Up the Mobile Base for CommunicationsRS-232 Pin Configuration Charging the Dolphin Terminal Configuring the Terminal for ActiveSync Communications Dolphin ChargeBase Parts and Functions Dolphin ChargeBaseTerminal Wells Dock LED Supplying Power to the ChargeBaseCharge LEDs Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase Inserting and Removing TerminalsMounting the Dolphin ChargeBase Using the DIN Rail Using the Mounting Brackets Dolphin 7900 Series User’s Guide Rev D Rev D Dolphin QuadCharger Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs Power SwitchRear Panel Analyze Button Supplying Power to the QuadCharger Inserting and Removing Battery PacksRecommendations for Storing Batteries Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger Using the Battery Analyzer To Analyze a BatteryLocation Analyze Cycle Mounting the QuadCharger Troubleshooting Problem Issue Online Product Service and Repair Assistance Product Service and RepairCustomer Support Online Technical Assistance Technical AssistanceNorth America/Canada Limited Warranty How to Extend Your Warranty Rev D Page Hand Held Products, Inc