Default COM Port AssignmentsThe Dolphin terminal ships with the COM ports assigned as follows:
COM PortAssignment

 

 

 

 

1

Serial port; this is the I/O connector on the bottom panel.

 

See I/O Connector on page 3-9.

 

 

2

Bluetooth Module

 

If there is no Bluetooth hardware installed on the terminal, this com port is unassigned.

 

 

3

Raw Infrared

 

 

4

Unassigned

 

 

5

USB virtual serial port

 

 

6

IrDA, if IrDA is enabled. If IrDA is disabled, this com port becomes available.

 

 

7, 8, & 9

Unassigned

 

These are virtual com ports that are available for selection only when connecting to

 

devices that use virtual com ports, such as Bluetooth.

 

 

Installing Additional Software

Dolphin terminals ship with the operating system, radio drivers, and custom Honeywell software loaded onto the device. These are the default programs that install when your terminal first boots up. You can install additional software programs to the terminal provided that the following parameters are met:

The software program was created for a Windows Mobile device.The terminal has enough memory to store and run the program.The program has an EXE, CAB, or DLL extension.

The most popular place to find software on the Windows Mobile web site: www.microsoft.com/ windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/

!When selecting programs, verify that the program and version of the program are designed for the Windows Mobile 5.0 and the terminal’s processor. You can verify your processor by tapping Start > Settings > System tab > About > Version tab. Make a note of the information in the Processor field.

To install additional software, you can use the communication options described in this chapter.

See,Adding Programs via ActiveSync, page 7-4.Adding Programs From the Internet, page 7-7.Adding Programs via Infrared, page 7-9.

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