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Disclaimer
Trademarks
Patents
Other Trademarks
Chapter 1 - Agency Information
Chapter 2 - Getting Started
Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview
Chapter 4 - Using the Keyboards
Chapter 5 - Using the Imager Scanner Engine
Chapter 6 - System Settings
Chapter 7 - Communication
Chapter 8 - Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth
Chapter 9 - Dolphin HomeBase Device
Chapter 10 - Dolphin QuadCharger Device
Chapter 11 - Dolphin ChargeBase Device
Chapter 12 - Cables Kits
Chapter 13 - Customer Support and Warranty
Agency Information
Label Locations
Dolphin 7850 802.11b/g (WLAN) & Bluetooth
R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g (WLAN) and/or Bluetooth
Parameter
Laser Safety Label
Laser Eye Safety Statement:
Caution
LED Safety Statement
Hinweis zur Lasersicherheit
Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals
U.S.A
Canada
European Commu
nity
RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals—802.11b/g (WLAN) and/or Bluetooth
Canadian Compliance
For European Community Users
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Information
Pacemakers, Hearing Aids and Other Electrically Powered Devices
Microwaves
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Getting Started
Today Screen
Resetting the Terminal
Note: You can also open the Today screen at any time by tapping Start > Today
Navigation Bar
Command Bar
Using the Stylus
Tap
Drag
Tap & hold
Selecting Programs
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Hardware Overview
Peripherals
Dolphin HomeBase™ Device
Dolphin QuadCharger™ Device
Cables Kits
Dolphin ChargeBase
Accessories
Battery Door Tether
Holster
Li-ionBattery Pack
Protective Cover
Front Panel Features
Decode and Scan LEDs
LEDs
Keyboard Protection Ribs
Using the Keyboards
Back Panel Features
Battery Door
Tether Holes
Side Panel Features
Angled Display
Beeper
Scan Engine Window
Integrated Pistol-GripHandle
IrDA Port
Scan Trigger
Stylus Slot
Tether/Lanyard Attachment Point
Wrist Lanyard/Stylus Tether (Optional)
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I/O Connector
Pin #
Description
+USB
PWR
Rubber Bumpers
Front Rubber Bumpers
Installing the Main Battery Pack
Mechanical Switch
Charging Options
•Dolphin HomeBase Device (see page 9-1)
•Dolphin ChargeBase Device (see page 11-1)
•One of the charging cables (see page 12-1)
•Dolphin QuadCharger Device (see page 10-1)
Default Critical and Low Battery Points
Setting Critical and Low Battery Points
Checking Battery Power
Storage Guidelines
Guidelines for Battery Pack Use and Disposal
Resetting the Terminal
Soft Reset (Warm Boot)
Press and hold the Red
2.When the reset is complete, the Today screen appears
Hard Reset (Cold Boot)
Troubleshooting
Terminal Technical Specifications
Basic Features
Form Factor:
Operating System:
Development
Power
Battery:
Main:
Backup:
Run Time (estimated):
Using the Keyboards
Using the Function Keys
Name
Key
Function
Backlight
Using the Navigation Keys
Using the Modifier Keys
Keyboard Mode Indicator
Power Tools
Keyboard Status
24-KeyKeyboard
Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes
•Double-tapthe Blue modifier key to toggle between alpha and numeric modes
Single-tap
Shift Functionality in Alpha Mode
24-KeyKeyboard Numeric Key Combinations
Num Shift
Blue
Asterisk
Light
24-KeyKeyboard Alpha Key Combinations
Red Mode
Alpha Base
Alpha Shift
Alpha Caplock
38-KeyKeyboard
Toggling Between Numeric and Alpha Modes
ALT & CTRL Functionality
ALT:
Blue + F5
38-KeyKeyboard Alpha Key Combinations
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38-KeyKeyboard Numeric Key Combinations
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Using the Imager Scanner Engine
Available Laser Engines
High Performance (HP)
Long Range (LR)
Advanced Long Range (ALR)
Laser Specifications
Supported Bar Code Symbologies
Symbology Type
Symbology Name
1D Symbologies
2D Symbologies
Activating the Engine
Using Demos
To access these demos, tap Start > Demos
•Select Image Demo to verify imaging, or
•Select Scan Demo to verify decoding
Decoding
Full-areaImaging
ALD
To Decode a Bar Code
1.Tap Start > Demos > Scan Demo
Omni-DirectionalScanning
Dolphin terminals support omni-directionalscanning
5300 High-VisAiming Pattern
The red high-visaiming pattern frames the bar code
5100 Green Aiming Beam
High-VisAiming Pattern
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System Settings
Personal Settings
Icon
See Page
Buttons
Input
Changing Button Assignments
Available Programs
Commands
Using the Menu System Setting
Using File Explorer
Using Windows Explorer
System Settings
The System tab enables you to verify and sometimes alter system parameters
To access the System tab, go to Start > Settings > System tab
•About (see page 6-7)
•Backlight (see page 6-8)
Backlight
Backlight
Battery
External
Brightness Tab
Disable backlight
Certificates
Clock & Alarms
GPS Settings
Volatile
Non-Volatile
In use
Free
Storage Card Tab
IPSM
Total storage card…
Find Link
Find
Larger than 64KB
Type
Power
Regional Settings
Remove Programs
Remove Programs
Remove
Yes
Total storage memory
available
Screen
Alignment Tab
Align Screen
ClearType Tab
To enable ClearType font rendering, select Enable ClearType and tap OK
Smallest
Largest
Communication
Default COM Port Assignments
The Dolphin terminal ships with the COM ports assigned as follows:
COM Port
Assignment
7, 8, &
Hardware Requirements
Software Requirements
Setting Up the Terminal
ActiveSync
Menu
>Connections
USB
If the Program File is Self-Extracting
If the Program File is Not Self-Extracting
Connections Tab
Program
Beam
Network Cards
Radio Manager
Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network
Whatever your network specifics, some general steps apply:
The
Connecting the Terminal to an ISP
Proxy Server Connections
Using Infrared Communication
IrDA Port Location
Verify Beam Settings
Beam
Receive all incoming beams…
Beam File
Receiving Data
Adding Programs via Infrared
Infrared Receive
My ISP
My Work Network
Modify an Existing Connection
Network Cards
that
displays the network cards installed in the terminal
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Network Cards
1. Tap
Radio Manager
Radio Driver Installation
Enabling the Radios
1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Radio Manager
Apply
Radio Manager Window
Radio Modes
Status Field
• Success=The radio or radio combination has been successfully enabled
• WLAN error messages=Indicate that the radio could not be enabled
USB to PC
USB to PC
Enable advanced network functionality
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Wireless PAN Communication with Bluetooth
Accessing BTExplorer
Using BTExplorer
New Connection
Next
Connect
Favorites
Navigation Buttons
Connection Types
Connection Type
Allows the Bluetooth radio to…
Requirements
Explore Services on
Device Types
BTExplorer supports the following device types:
By default, BTExplorer scans for Network Devices
Select another device type in the list
View Options
Menu Options
Menu Item
Discover Devices
Discover Names
View
Discovered Devices
Refreshing Discovered Devices
Making the Terminal Discoverable
Discoverable status does not persist through cold boots
1.On the Favorites window, tap Tools > Settings
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Pairing
Passkey
Trusted Devices
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Dolphin HomeBase Device
AUX Battery LED
Orange
Green
COMM LED
If using a serial port connection
Auxiliary Battery Well
Charging a Spare Battery Pack
Connect the power cable to this power jack; see Power on page
Handle Saddle
RS-232Port
Charging a Spare Battery Pack
Bottom Panel Dimensions
Power
RS-232Serial Connector
Pin # Description
1Internal Jumper to Pin
2TXD
3RXD
Charging the Main Battery
Inserting a Terminal
ActiveSync Communication
Communication Types
USB Port
workstation or be networked through a USB hub. The base acts as a USB device by
Maximum data transfer rate is 12 Mbps
RS-232Cables
RS-232Pin Configuration
/ (RD)
/ (TD)
/ (SG)
Mounting
Location Recommendations
When choosing a location, bear in mind that:
Installation Hardware
Screw:
To Mount Using the Wall Mount Kit
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Dolphin QuadCharger Device
Charging Slots
Charge/Analyze Slot
Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs
Analyze Button
Status LEDs
Power Supply Connector
Power Switch
Inserting and Removing Battery Packs
Supplying Power
Charging Batteries
Recommendations for Storing Batteries
Analyze Button
Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs
Status LED
Bottom Panel
Using the DIN Rail
Troubleshooting
Problem
Issue
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Dolphin ChargeBase Device
Terminal Wells
The ChargeBase contains four(4) terminals wells. Each terminal well
Dock LED
Charge LEDs
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Supplying Power to the ChargeBase
Be sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position
Plug the power cord into the power adapter
Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet
On the power adapter, turn the power switch to the ON position
Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase
Mounting the ChargeBase
Bottom Panel
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To Mount
Cables Kits
Intelligent Battery Charging
Voltage
Using the Power Cable
Using the Power Cable
Using the Mobile Charger
Terminal Connector
The pins in this connector work only with the I/O connector on the terminal
Vehicle Power Adapter
Using the Mobile Charger Inside a Vehicle
Communication Cable
Default ActiveSync Communication Values
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Customer Support and Warranty
Online Product Service and Repair Assistance
Limited Warranty
(ii)
How to Extend Your Warranty