Charging the Main Battery

The base provides power to the Dolphin terminals and allows the charging of the main batteries in the terminals. The main battery of each terminal charges in 4 hours for the standard 3.7V battery or

6 hours for the extended 3.7V battery. The intelligent battery charging system incorporated into all Dolphin terminals prevents overcharging, which means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the base.

To Power a Terminal and Charge its Main Battery

1.Install the main battery pack in the terminal; see Install the Main Battery Pack on page 2-1.

2.Verify the base has power. If the Power/Dock LEDs are not illuminated, see Connecting Power to the Net Base on page 16-4.

3.Slide the Dolphin terminal into one of the four terminal wells. The the Power/Dock LED for the well changes to green. Charging begins immediately if required by the Dolphin terminal.

!Make sure the terminal is dry before placing it in the Net Base. Do NOT place a wet terminal in the Net Base! Doing so may cause damage not covered by the warranty.

!We recommend use of Honeywell Li-Ion or Li-poly battery packs. Use of any non-Honeywell battery may result in damage not covered by the warranty.

Communication

Software Requirements

Before you connect the Dolphin terminal to the Net Base, make sure you have the most current software installed. To check the terminal’s system information, tap > Power Tools > SysInfo.

•The Kernel version must be 26.01 or later in terminals running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Classic.

•In terminals running Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 Professional, the kernel version must be 25.01 or later.

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 details, please refer to the Best Practices for Partially Connected Networks document available at www.honeywellaidc.com.

Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Base

By default, the Dolphin terminal is configured to obtain IP addresses automatically using a DHCP server. This means that in most cases, you would simply plug-and-play the unit.

1.Verify the base has power. If the Power/Dock LEDs are not illuminated, see Connecting Power to the Net Base on page 16-4.

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