Symbol Technologies PPT 2700

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

Introduction

This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your PPT 2700 terminal, how to

install and charge the batteries, attach the handstrap, and start your PPT 2700 terminal for

the first time.

Unpacking the Terminal

Carefully remove all protective material from around the terminal and save the shipping

container for later storage and shipping.

Verify that you received all equipment listed on the packing slip and inspect the equipment

for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment, contact

the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See page xi for contact information.

Contents

Main Page ii iii Contents About This Guide Chapter 1. Getting Started Chapter 2. Operating the PPT 2700 iv Chapter 3. Customizing Your PPT 2700 Chapter 4. Communications Chapter 5. Applications v Chapter 6. Pocket Internet Explorer Chapter 7. Connections Chapter 8. Spectrum24 Network Configuration vi Chapter 9. Software Installation on Development PC Chapter 10. Configuring the Terminal Page Page About This Guide Chapter Descriptions Notational Conventions Related Documents Service Information Symbol Support Centers xii xiii xiv Warr ant y Warranty Coverage and Procedure xv General Page Page 1-2 Parts of the PPT 2700 Figure 1-1. Parts of the PPT 2700 1-3 Figure 1-1. Parts of the PPT 2700 (continued) Installing Batteries Charging the Battery Using the Cradle to Charge the Battery Page Charging Spare Batteries Using the Synchronization Cable to Charge the Battery Attaching the Handstrap Attaching the Wrist Strap Page Starting the PPT 2700 Aligning the Screen Page Setting Up Your Terminal Page Chapter 2 Operating the PPT 2700 Using the Stylus To da y S cr ee n Selecting Programs Using the Navigation Bar and Command Bar Using Pop-up Menus Entering Information Typing Using the Input Panel Selecting Text Writing on the Screen Selecting Writing Drawing on the Screen Selecting a Drawing Recording a Message Finding Information Scanning Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes Tall PDF Bar Codes Resetting Your PPT 2700 Terminal Performing a Warm Boot Caution Performing a Cold Boot Page Chapter 3 Customizing Your PPT 2700 Adjusting Settings Adding and Removing Programs FFS Partitions Working with FFS Partitions Regmerge CopyFile Non-FFS Partitions Downloading Partitions to the Terminal Adding Programs Adding a Program to the Start Menu Using File Explorer to Add to the Start Menu Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu Page Chapter 4 Communications Installing ActiveSync Software Performing an ActiveSync for the First Time Performing ActiveSync using the Synchronization Cable Performing ActiveSync using the Cradle Page Performing Subsequent ActiveSync Operations Performing a Remote ActiveSync Page Page Calendar Creating Appointments Page Using the Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Inbox Synchronizing E-mail Messages Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server Page Page Creating E-mail Messages Managing E-mail Messages and Folders Folder Behavior with ActiveSync and Direct Connection to Server Page Chapter 6 Pocket Internet Explorer Mobile Favorites Favorite Links Creating Mobile Favorites Saving Memory on your Terminal Channels Using Mobile Channels Page Browsing the Web Page Chapter 7 Connections Transferring Items Using Infrared Connecting to an ISP Page Connecting to Your Network Creating a Modem Connection to a Network Page Disconnecting Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server Setting Up an E-mail Service Getting Help Connecting Page Chapter 8 Spectrum24 Network Configuration NICTT NICTT Task Tray Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet Configuring the PPT 2740/2742 (1 and 2 MBit radio) Using NICTT on the PPT 2740/2742 General Property Page Power Mode Property Page Page Transmission Quality Property Page Options Property Page Page Page Page Page Configuring the PPT 2746 (11 MBit radio) Using NICTT on the PPT 2746 General Property Page Page Power Mode Property Page Info Property Page Options Property Page Enable System Sounds Temporary Settings Transmission Quality Property Page Signal Strength Property Page Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet for PPT 2746 Advanced Settings Mobile Unit Properties Page Power Prop ert ies Encryption Page WLAN Adapter Settings Page Chapter 9 Software Installation on Development PC Before You Install the SDK Symbol Windows CE SDK Installing the SDK on the Development PC Installing the SDK Before You Install the SDK Symbol SDK for the PPT 2700 Page Page Chapter 10 Configuring the Terminal Page 10-3 The following table lists the components of the TCM start-up screen. TCM Screen Components Defining Script Properties Page Creating the Script for the Hex Image Open a New or Existing Script Copy Components to the Script Save the Script Building the Image If the Build Fails Sending the Hex Image Saving the Script Connect The Terminal and Development PC Begin the Send in TCM Setting Up IPL to Receive the File Page Page Page Page Error Messages IPL Error Detection 10-17 TCM Error Messages Creating a Splash Screen Loading the Splash Screen via TCM Page Chapter 11 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining the PPT 2700 11-2 Troubleshooting Table 11-1. Troubleshooting 11-3 Table 11-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) 11-4 Table 11-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Appendix A Demo Program Page Page Page Diagnostics Main Menu Scanner Scanning Data Fields Scanning Options File Explorer Page Page Page Page Page Page Page C-1 Appendix C Technical Specifications Environment Page Index-1 Index A B C Index-2 D E F H I L M N O P T U W Tell Us What You Think...