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  • Page 1 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 72-50931-01 Revision A — June 2001 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742...
  • Page 3 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 72-50931-01 Revision A June 2001...
  • Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Symbol Support Centers ........
  • Page 6 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Power Button ............2-1 Controlling the Contrast/Backlight.
  • Page 7 Contents Chapter 5. Applications Introduction ..............5-1 Calendar .
  • Page 8 Symbol Windows CE SDK ........
  • Page 9 Contents Chapter 11. Configuring the Terminal Introduction ..............11-1 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager .
  • Page 10 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Appendix C. Technical Specifications Environment ..............C-1...

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About This Guide Introduction The PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide provides information about the PPT 2800 Series terminal and its accessories. The PPT 2800 Series includes the following variations of the terminal: • PPT 2800: batch • PPT 284x: Spectrum24 LAN radio...

  • Page 12: Notational Conventions

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, Pocket Internet Explorer explains how to set up favorite links and channels, and browse the web on your terminal. • Chapter 8, Connections describes how to connect the terminal to your network and e-mail server, and transfer information via infrared.

  • Page 13: Related Documents

    Service Information If you have a problem with the PPT 2800 equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given special directions.

  • Page 14: Symbol Support Centers

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Symbol Support Centers For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in: United States Canada Symbol Technologies, Inc. Symbol Technologies Canada, Inc. One Symbol Plaza 2540 Matheson Boulevard East...
  • Page 15 92184 Antony Cedex, France +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland) 01-40-96-52-21 (Inside France) +33-1-40-96-52-50 (Outside France) Germany Italy Symbol Technologies GmbH Symbol Technologies Italia S.R.L. Waldstrasse 68 Via Cristoforo Columbo, 49 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany 20090 Trezzano S/N Navigilo 6074-49020 (Inside Germany) Milano, Italy...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied...

  • Page 17: Warranty Coverage And Procedure

    Shipments from the US or other locations will be made F.O.B. Symbol’s manufacturing plant. Symbol will use new or refurbished parts at its discretion and will own all parts removed from repaired products. Customer will pay for the replacement product in case it does not return the replaced product to Symbol within 3 days of receipt of the replacement product.
  • Page 18 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 1. Getting Started

    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 xii for contact information.

  • Page 20: Parts Of The Ppt 2800

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Parts of the PPT 2800 Front View Scan Trigger APP5 Button (Start Menu) Scan LED Scroll Button Scroll Button Right Scan Trigger Action Button LCD (Screen) Power Button Function Button Application Buttons Left View Left Scan Trigger Figure 1-1.
  • Page 21 Getting Started Back View Stylus IR Port Stylus Silo Handstrap Connector Speaker Microphone Battery Cover Reset Button Switch Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Compartment Battery Door Battery Latch Door Latch Battery Door Bottom View Serial Port Top View Top View (2D Scanning Terminal) (1D Scanning Terminal) Scan Window Figure 1-2.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Accessories The following accessories are available for the PPT 2800: • Synchronization Charging Cable synchronizes the PPT 2800 with a desktop computer, and can also be used to charge the terminal using an external power supply.
  • Page 23 Getting Started 1. Open the latches on the battery cover and lift the battery cover away from the PPT 2800. Latch Latch Figure 1-3. Removing the Battery Cover 2. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment with the battery tether positioned properly (as shown below), making sure the battery snaps into place.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Charging the Battery Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the battery. Also, when battery voltage is low, a warning message appears indicating the battery needs to be charged. You can charge the battery using either the CRD 2700 cradle or the Synchronization Cable.
  • Page 25 Getting Started 2. Connect the cradle to your computer by plugging the serial cable into the serial port on the back of the cradle, and the other end of the cable into the serial port on your computer. Serial Port Figure 1-6.

  • Page 26: Charging Spare Batteries

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Note: If the battery in the terminal is low, the Terminal Charge LED may flicker or turn yellow during an ActiveSync operation. The LED returns to red when the operation is complete. Charging Spare Batteries To charge a spare battery, insert the battery in the spare battery charging slot in the back of the cradle, oriented so the contacts are facing down and towards the back of the cradle.
  • Page 27 Getting Started 1. Insert the cable into the bottom of the terminal. Synchronization Cable Figure 1-9. Inserting the Cable in the Terminal 2. Plug the power cable into a wall outlet and plug the other end into the battery charging receptacle on the side of the Synchronization Cable. Battery Charging Receptacle Figure 1-10.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Handstrap

    3. Adjust the velcro strap to fit your hand. Attaching the Wrist Strap An optional wrist strap is available from Symbol which helps prevent damage to the terminal if you drop it. To attach the wrist strap: 1. Thread the elastic band on the wrist strap through the metal handstrap connector on the back of the terminal.
  • Page 29 Getting Started 2. Slip the strap through the elastic band on the other side of the connector, and pull it through to secure the strap to the connector. Thread elastic band through this connector Figure 1-12. Attaching the Wriststrap 3. Slide your hand through the strap. 1-11...

  • Page 30: Starting The Ppt 2800

    Power Button Figure 1-13. Power Button As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about a minute. When the Welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to continue to the Align screen.
  • Page 31 Getting Started 4. Follow the directions on the screen which lead you through a simple exercise illustrating how to use the stylus and pop-up menus. Figure 1-15. Using Pop-up Menus 1-13...

  • Page 32: Setting Up Your Terminal

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Use the drop-down menus to set your city and time zone, and tap Next. Figure 1-16. Setting City and Time Zone on the PPT 2800 Note: These initial setup screens appear each time you perform a hard reset.

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Operating The Ppt 2800

    Chapter 2 Operating the PPT 2800 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating your PPT 2800 terminal. Using the Power Button Press the power button on the lower left-hand side of the terminal to turn the PPT 2800 on and off.

  • Page 34: Using The Stylus

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide To adjust the contrast: 1. Press and hold the Function button. 2. Press the “up” scroll button at the top of the terminal to darken the screen, or the “down” scroll button to lighten the screen.

  • Page 35: Today Screen

    Operating the PPT 2800 Today Screen When you turn on your terminal for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also display it by tapping , then Today. On the Today screen, you can see important information for the day.

  • Page 36: Selecting Programs

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Table 2-1. Status Icons (Continued) Icon Meaning Main batteries are very low. External (AC) power source is connected. Dial-up connection is active. Direct connection is active. Selecting Programs To select a program, tap , Programs, then the program name. (To select which...

  • Page 37: Using The Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    Operating the PPT 2800 Using the Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar at the top of the screen displays the active program and current time, and allows you to select programs and close screens. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the input panel button.

  • Page 38: Entering Information

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Entering Information To enter information, you may: • Use the input panel to enter typed text, either using the soft keyboard or Character Recognizer. • Write directly on the screen. • Draw pictures on the screen.

  • Page 39: Writing On The Screen

    Operating the PPT 2800 2. On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. To use Character Recognizer: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Character Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the box. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text that appears on the screen.

  • Page 40: Drawing On The Screen

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Note: Some programs that accept writing do not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode. Selecting Writing To select writing to edit or format: 1.

  • Page 41: Recording A Message

    Operating the PPT 2800 Recording a Message You may record a message to capture thoughts, reminders, and phone numbers. In Calendar, Tasks, and Contacts, you can include a recording in the Notes tab. In the Notes program, you can either create a stand-alone recording or include a recording in a written note.

  • Page 42: Finding Information

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Finding Information The Find feature locates information. On the menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go. To find information taking up storage space on your terminal, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.

  • Page 43: Scanning

    Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes The 2D scanning PPT 2800 terminal supports PDF417 bar code scanning. The raster pattern has multiple scanning rows to accommodate the PDF417 symbol’s multiple rows. 1. Point the scanner at the bar code and press the trigger.

  • Page 44: Resetting Your Ppt 2800 Terminal

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide “Tall” PDF Bar Codes If the PDF417 symbol is “tall,” the vertical scan pattern may not be high enough to cover it. In this case, try a slow “up and down” scanning motion. With the raster pattern open, move the terminal slowly down toward the bottom of the symbol, keeping the beam horizontal to the rows, then slowly back up toward the top.

  • Page 45: Performing A Cold Boot

    Operating the PPT 2800 To perform a warm boot, hold down both the up and down scroll buttons, then press the App 4 button. Up & Down Scroll Buttons App 4 Button Figure 2-11. Warm Boot Buttons Performing a Cold Boot A cold boot also restarts your PPT 2800 terminal, but erases all stored records and entries.
  • Page 46 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Replace the battery cover and press the Power button. 4. As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about a minute. 5. See Aligning the Screen on page 1-12 to perform an initial setup of the terminal.

  • Page 47: Chapter 3. Customizing Your Ppt 2800

    Chapter 3 Customizing Your PPT 2800 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for customizing your terminal by adjusting settings and installing additional software. Adjusting Settings To view available options for your terminal settings, tap , Settings, then the Personal or System tab at the bottom of the screen. You might want to adjust the following: •...

  • Page 48: Adding And Removing Programs

    • Application: The Application FFS Partition is used to store application programs needed to operate the terminal. This partition includes the Symbol demo program, which can be overwritten with your own program. •...

  • Page 49: Non-Ffs Partitions

    RegMerge looks for files with a .REG extension on the FFS partition and merges these with the system Registry. The default application partition shipped with the PPT 2800 includes the following example from the file application.reg: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Symbol\Launcher\Default\Programs\Prog2] "Name"="\\Application\\ScanSamp2.exe" "Description"="Scanner" "Command"=""...

  • Page 50: Downloading Partitions To The Terminal

    If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal using files provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the terminal is included as part of the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must be obtained from Symbol.

  • Page 51: Adding A Program To The Start Menu

    Customizing Your PPT 2800 If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop computer, the installer transfers the software to your terminal. If the file is not an installer, an error message states that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer.

  • Page 52: Removing Programs

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Removing Programs To remove a program, tap , then Settings. On the System tab, tap Remove Programs. If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your terminal to locate the program, tap and hold the program, then tap Delete on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 53: Chapter 4. Communications

    Chapter 4 Communications Introduction The CRD 2700 Cradle serves as an essential data communications device, enabling you to synchronize the information on your PPT 2800 terminal and the ActiveSync® software on your desktop computer. With customized or third party software, it can also be used to synchronize your PPT 2800 terminal with corporate databases and other host computers.

  • Page 54: Performing An Activesync For The First Time

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Select the types of information to synchronize, and control how much data is synchronized. Performing an ActiveSync for the First Time The first time you synchronize your data, you need to enter user information on both the PPT 2800 terminal and desktop computer.

  • Page 55: Performing Activesync Using The Cradle

    Communications 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial communications port on your computer. Serial Port Figure 4-2. Connecting the Synchronization Cable to the Computer Note: The synchronization cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure about the location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the user’s manual supplied with the computer.
  • Page 56 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Connect your CRD 2700 cradle to your computer by plugging the cable from the cradle into the serial communications port on your computer. Serial Port Figure 4-3. Connecting the Cradle to the Computer Note: The CRD 2700 cable requires a dedicated port.

  • Page 57: Performing Subsequent Activesync Operations

    Communications 3. Turn on the PPT 2800 terminal and slide it into the cradle. Figure 4-4. Inserting the Terminal in the Cradle The curved edge on the bottom of the PPT 2800 terminal should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly. 4.

  • Page 58: Performing A Remote Activesync

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Performing a Remote ActiveSync You can also sync your PPT 2800 remotely using a modem. See Creating a Modem Connection to a Network on page 8-4 to set up your terminal for a modem ActiveSync.

  • Page 59: Chapter 5. Applications

    Chapter 5 Applications Introduction Your PPT 2800 terminal includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes applications. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in these applications between your desktop computer and your terminal.

  • Page 60: Calendar

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments such as meetings. You can view your appointments in different ways (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily change views using the View menu. Figure 5-1. Calendar Application Note: You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu.
  • Page 61 Applications 3. Tap New. Figure 5-2. Entering an Appointment 4. Using the input panel, enter the subject and a location. Tap first to select the field. 5. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 6. Enter other desired information. Hide the input panel to see all available fields. 7.

  • Page 62: Using The Summary Screen

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays. Tap the top of the summary screen to change the appointment. Figure 5-3. Appointment Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook 2000.

  • Page 63: Contacts

    Applications The meeting notice is created and placed in the Outbox folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see Calendar Help and Inbox Help on your terminal. Contacts Contacts maintains a list of associates and friends so that you can easily locate information at home or on the road.
  • Page 64 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 1. Tap New. Figure 5-5. Creating a Contact 2. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all fields. 3. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories. Select a category from the list.

  • Page 65: Using The Summary Screen

    Applications Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays. Figure 5-6. Contacts Summary Screen...

  • Page 66: Tasks

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Tasks Use Tasks to keep a “to do” list. In the task list, overdue tasks display in bold. Figure 5-7. Task Application Note: To change the way information displays in the list, tap Tools, then...
  • Page 67 Applications To create a task: 1. Tap New. Figure 5-8. Creating a Task 2. Using the input panel, enter a description. 3. You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, hide it to see all available fields. 4.

  • Page 68: Using The Summary Screen

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen displays. Figure 5-9. Task Summary Screen 5-10...

  • Page 69: Notes

    Applications Notes Capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, it is created as a stand-alone recording.
  • Page 70 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide To create a note: 1. Tap New. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2, Operating the PPT 2800.

  • Page 71: Inbox

    Applications Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in the following ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook 2000 on your desktop computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network.
  • Page 72 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your desktop computer. When you delete a message on your terminal, it's also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect.

  • Page 73: Using The Message List

    Applications Using the Message List Messages you receive display in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are listed first. Figure 5-12. Inbox Application 5-15...
  • Page 74 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide When you receive a message, tap it in the list to open it. Unread messages display in bold. Figure 5-13. Viewing a Message When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, Inbox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message by default.

  • Page 75: Creating E-Mail Messages

    Applications You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time: • Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. • Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your terminal.

  • Page 76: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Compose your message. Tap Send when you're finished. The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your terminal and is delivered in one of two ways: • It is transferred to the Outbox folder in Exchange or Outlook 2000 on your desktop computer and sent the next time you synchronize.

  • Page 77: Chapter 6. Companion Programs

    Chapter 6 Companion Programs Introduction The PPT 2800 contains the companion programs Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, and Microsoft Money. To select a companion program, tap Programs on the menu, then the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you access to copies of your documents.
  • Page 78 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, or send a file, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 79: Typing Mode

    Companion Programs Typing Mode Use the input panel to enter typed text into a document. See Entering Information on page 2-6 for more information. To format or edit text, select the text using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag across the text.

  • Page 80: Writing Mode

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Writing Mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification increases to allow you to write more easily. For...

  • Page 81: Drawing Mode

    Companion Programs Drawing Mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, a drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing.

  • Page 82: Pocket Excel

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to provide easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your PPT 2800, or copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your PPT 2800. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your PPT 2800 so you have up-to-date content in both locations.

  • Page 83: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    Companion Programs Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View, then Toolbar. Figure 6-5. Using Pocket Excel If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. Open the workbook, tap Edit, then Password.

  • Page 84: Microsoft Money

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View, then Freeze Panes. You may want to freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet.

  • Page 85: Using The Account Register

    Companion Programs Figure 6-6. Using Microsoft Money Using the Account Register To view the Account Register for an account, tap it in the Account Manager. The Account Register displays all transactions stored on your PPT 2800 for that account. For each transaction, you will see the date, the payee, the amount, and the running balance of your...

  • Page 86: Entering Transactions

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide account as a result of the transaction. The ending account balance is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Figure 6-7. Account Register To switch between accounts, tap the name of the current account in the upper-right corner and select another account from the list.

  • Page 87: Entering And Tracking Investments

    Companion Programs When you accept a payee, Microsoft Money enters the same amount, category, and subcategory that you used for the last transaction with that same payee. This information is entered on the Required tab and the Optional tab. This AutoComplete+ feature helps you quickly enter similar transactions, such as ATM withdrawals.
  • Page 88 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide To create a new investment, tap New. Enter the name, symbol, current price, and number of shares. Tap OK to save the new investment. Microsoft Money can update investment prices from the MoneyCentral Web site. To do this, open a connection to the Internet and tap Update Investments on the Tools menu.

  • Page 89: Microsoft Reader

    Companion Programs Microsoft Reader Reader enables you to read electronic books on your PPT 2800. To open Microsoft Reader, tap Start, Programs, then Microsoft Reader. For more specific instructions on using Reader, open the Reader Guidebook by tapping Guidebook on the Reader command bar, or, on a book page, tap the book title, then tap Guidebook on the pop-up menu.

  • Page 90: Reading A Book

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide To open a book, tap its title in the Library list. Figure 6-10. Reader Library Reading a Book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book.

  • Page 91: Using Reader Features

    Companion Programs Each page also includes a page number and book title. Figure 6-11. Annotating and Navigating a Book Use the Up and Down scroll buttons to page through a book, or tap the page number on each page. Using Reader Features To use Reader options, select text by dragging across the text on the page.

  • Page 92: Removing A Book

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Add Bookmark: Select this option to add a bookmark to a book. A color-coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin. Tap this icon from anywhere in the book to go to the bookmarked page.

  • Page 93: Chapter 7. Pocket Internet Explorer

    Chapter 7 Pocket Internet Explorer Introduction With Pocket Internet Explorer, you can view Web pages in the following ways: • During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links, mobile favorites, and mobile channels stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer.

  • Page 94: Creating Mobile Favorites

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Creating Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 on your desktop computer, you can download mobile favorites. (You can install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 from the Extras folder on the ActiveSync CD.) Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your terminal so you can view Web pages while disconnected from your ISP and desktop computer.

  • Page 95: Channels

    Pocket Internet Explorer • Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change, then select Properties. On the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages to download.

  • Page 96: Using Pocket Internet Explorer

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Using Pocket Internet Explorer With Pocket Internet Explorer, you can browse mobile favorites and channels downloaded to your terminal without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web.
  • Page 97 Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites, then tap the mobile favorite or channel you want to view. Figure 7-2. Mobile Favorites You'll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer.

  • Page 98: Browsing The Web

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Browsing the Web 1. Connect to the Internet or your network in one of the following ways: • Using Connections, as described in Chapter 8. Then select Pocket Internet Explorer from the menu. •...

  • Page 99: Chapter 8. Connections

    Chapter 8 Connections Introduction Your terminal can exchange information with other Windows-powered devices using its infrared (IR) port. In addition to using a cradle, cable, or IR port to connect your terminal to your desktop computer, you can also: • Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) to send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox and view Web pages using Pocket Internet Explorer.

  • Page 100: Transferring Items Using Infrared

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Transferring Items Using Infrared Using infrared (IR), you can send and receive information, such as contacts and appointments, between two Windows-powered devices. To send information: 1. Open the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.
  • Page 101 Connections 3. Tap New connection. Figure 8-1. Creating a Modem Connection 4. Enter a name for the connection. 5. In the Select a modem list, select Hayes Compatible on COM1. 6. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a server-assigned address.

  • Page 102: Connecting To Your Network

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox. You first must provide the information it needs to communicate with the e-mail server. For instructions, see Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server on page 8-6.
  • Page 103 Connections 3. Tap New connection. Figure 8-2. Creating a Modem Connection 4. Enter a name for the connection. 5. Select Hayes Compatible on COM1. 6. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most servers use a server-assigned address. If not, tap Advanced, then the TCP/IP tab and enter the address.

  • Page 104: Disconnecting

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Visit Internet or intranet Web pages using Pocket Internet Explorer. You may need to set up a proxy server to visit Internet Web pages. For more information on setting up a proxy server, see Pocket Internet Explorer Help on the terminal.

  • Page 105: Setting Up An E-Mail Service

    Connections Setting Up an E-mail Service 1. In Inbox on your terminal, tap Services, then New Service. Figure 8-3. Setting Up E-mail Service 2. Select POP3 as the service type, name the service, and tap Next. Ask your ISP or network administrator which service type to select.

  • Page 106: Getting Help Connecting

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Getting Help Connecting See the following for more connection information: • Inbox on page 5-13 • Online Help on the terminal. Tap , then Help. Tap View, All Installed Help, then Inbox or Connections.

  • Page 107: Chapter 9. Spectrum24 Network Configuration

    Spectrum24 Network Configuration Introduction Wireless LANs allow PPT 2800 series terminals to communicate wirelessly, and to send captured data “real time” to a host device. Before a terminal can be used on a Spectrum24 LAN, your facility must be set up with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and the terminal must be properly configured.

  • Page 108: Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide The NICTT task tray icon appears at the top of the Start menu, and indicates terminal signal strength as follows. Icon Status Excellent signal strength Very good signal strength Good signal strength Fair signal strength...

  • Page 109: Configuring The Ppt 2840/2842 (1 And 2 Mb Radio)

    Spectrum24 Network Configuration Configuring the PPT 2840/2842 (1 and 2 MB radio) Using NICTT on the PPT 2840/2842 The NICTT property pages contain a variety of wireless network and service quality information. Select Help for a detailed explanation within each NICTT property page. General Property Page Before the PPT 2840/2842 can be used, it must be properly configured with the correct ESS ID.
  • Page 110 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Note: A PC Card adapter installation displays PCMCIA as the Adapter Type. Power Mode Property Page The Spectrum24 WLAN adapter Power Mode management properties allows automatic or manual setting of the adapter power management mode from Continuous Access Mode (CAM) to Power Save Polling (PSP) mode and controls the adapter Beacon Algorithm.
  • Page 111 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Signal Strength Property Page The Signal page displays a real-time graph of the signal quality being received by the adapter, and displays a description of the signal quality. Figure 9-3. Signal Property Page Transmission Quality Property Page The Transmission page displays a real-time graph as a series of ICMP ping tests initiated by the user.
  • Page 112 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide The transmission quality test also displays a description of the transmission quality. Figure 9-4. Transmission Property Page Note: Load and configure the TCP/IP protocol before running the Transmission Quality test.
  • Page 113 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Options Property Page The Options page controls system sounds and whether specified settings are temporary. Figure 9-5. Options Property Page Enable System Sounds You can enable or disable NICTT system sounds. NICTT uses standard wav-table sounds supplied by the Windows operating system. NICTT plays a wav file when it detects the PPT 2840/2842 roaming between Spectrum24 APs, and also during a transmission test.

  • Page 114: Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet For The Ppt 2840/2842

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet for the PPT 2840/2842 The Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet allows you to view and edit Spectrum24 terminal settings. On the Start menu, select Settings, the System tab, then Spectrum24 Settings.
  • Page 115 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Mobile Unit Properties Figure 9-7. Mobile Unit Property Page The Mobile Unit page configures NIC ESSID or NetId (depending on the 802.11 or Spring firmware in the terminal), Power Management, Request To Send (RTS) Threshold, Preferred BSS ID, and Mandatory BSS ID values. These values control how the terminal associates and consumes power in the MU mode.
  • Page 116 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 1. In NICTT select the Power tab. Figure 9-8. Power Property Page 2. If checked, uncheck Switch power mode based on power source. 3. Select Power save polling mode. 4. Uncheck Let adapter manage power (recommended).

  • Page 117: Environment

    Spectrum24 Network Configuration WLAN Adapter Settings Figure 9-9. WLAN Adapter Property Page On the WLAN Adapter page, the Card Type (the only visible field), interrupt Number, IO Port Address and Memory Base Address are automatically selected in a Plug and Play environment and are not visible (unless a PC Card is installed).

  • Page 118: Configuring The Ppt 2846 (11 Mb Radio)

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Configuring the PPT 2846 (11 MB radio) Using NICTT on the PPT 2846 The NICTT property pages contain a variety of wireless network and service quality information. General Property Page The General page on the Spectrum24 Status screen allows you to set the operational mode and ESSID.
  • Page 119 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Use the Operating Mode drop-down menu to select one of the following options: • ESS (802.11 Station) enables the terminal to transmit and receive data with an access point. Data rate is based on transmit retries. This is the default. •...
  • Page 120 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Power Mode Property Page The Power Mode management properties allows automatic or manual setting of the adapter power management mode. Figure 9-11. Power Property Page • Select Continuous Access Mode (CAM) or Power Save Polling (PSP) mode. CAM yields the best performance but uses the most power.
  • Page 121 Spectrum24 Network Configuration • Check the Let adapter manage power checkbox to let the adapter select a low power mode. Clear this checkbox to enable the power slider and set the power levels. Info Property Page Use the Info page to view version and operating mode information. Figure 9-12.
  • Page 122 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Options Property Page The Options page controls system sounds and whether specified settings are temporary. Figure 9-13. Options Property Page Enable System Sounds You can enable or disable NICTT system sounds. NICTT uses standard wav-table sounds supplied by the Windows operating system.
  • Page 123 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Temporary Settings Check These settings are only temporary to use temporary values only until the computer system reboots. When not checked, any value entered in NICTT is saved and used even after the system is rebooted. Transmission Quality Property Page The Transmission page tests transmission quality from the client computer to a networked computer.
  • Page 124 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Select the number of times to run the test from the Test drop-down menu. 3. Select the Start Test button to begin the test. Each ping displays the round-trip time for the ICMP ping to complete. The minimum, maximum, and average values display as results.

  • Page 125: Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet For Ppt 2846

    Spectrum24 Network Configuration • A graph displays signal quality from 0 to 100 percent. The terminal continuously looks for a stronger signal from a different access point on the network, and roams to that access point if the quality of the radio signal drops below an acceptable level.

  • Page 126: Advanced Settings

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide character (maximum) string that identifies the wireless local area network. If the ESSID is unknown, ask the IS department for assistance. Advanced Settings Only system administrators should modify the advanced settings. Select the Advanced button to view and edit the Advanced property pages and create a password for these pages.
  • Page 127 Spectrum24 Network Configuration • ESS (802.11 Station) allows the terminal to transmit and receive data with an access point. The data rate is based on the number of transmit retries. This is the default. • IBSS (802.11 Ad Hoc) enables terminals to form their own local network where they can communicate peer-to-peer without access points.
  • Page 128 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Power Properties Select the Power tab in the Advanced Properties window to display the Power Settings property page. Use the Power property page to control terminal power consumption. Figure 9-18. Power Property Page There are two power consumption modes: Continuous Access Mode and Power Save Poll mode.
  • Page 129 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Encryption Select the Encryption tab in the Advanced Properties window to view the Encryption property page. Figure 9-19. Encryption Property Page Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security in a wireless environment. Use the Encryption property page to configure WLAN adapter data packet Encryption settings.
  • Page 130 128-bit Encryption is subject to export restrictions. An access code is required if 128-bit Encryption is selected and an export restrictions dialog box displays. Contact Symbol Technologies at 1-800-653-5350 for information on acquiring an access code. If an access code is required, select the Access Code button to display the Enable 128-bit Encryption dialog box.
  • Page 131 Spectrum24 Network Configuration To create a password, select the Password button. Enter a case-sensitive password (10 characters maximum) in the password field and select OK. This enables the Advanced property pages password dialog box which appears when Advanced is selected from the Easy Setup window.
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  • Page 133: Chapter 10. Software Installation On Development Pc

    Software Installation on Development PC Introduction To develop applications to run on the PPT 2800, the Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) is available. This SDK contains PPT 2800-specific software not available in the standard Microsoft Windows CE Platform SDK.

  • Page 134: Symbol Windows Ce Sdk

    This Product Reference Guide. Installing the SDK on the Development PC The Symbol SDK installs through Windows in the directory C:\SYMBOL WINDOWS CE SDK, and also installs files in the Windows CE Tools directory (generated by the CE Tool Kit).

  • Page 135: Chapter 11. Configuring The Terminal

    Chapter 11 Configuring the Terminal Introduction This chapter describes the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM), and how it is used to specify and load files into the flash memory of the PPT 2800 using the terminal’s Initial Program Loader (IPL). In TCM, you create a script that contains the information (commands to copy files) for building the image.

  • Page 136: Starting Terminal Configuration Manager

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Building the hex image • Sending the hex image. Starting Terminal Configuration Manager To start TCM, double click on the TCM icon in the SYMSDK group. The following screen appears, displaying two directory windows; Script1 and File Explorer. Each directory window is split;...
  • Page 137 Configuring the Terminal The following table lists the components of the TCM start-up screen. Table 11-1. TCM Screen Components Component Description Script Window Associated with a script file containing the information to create a Flash Disk image. This window is the target window, or the primary TCM window in which you can create a script or change a script file’s contents by copying, deleting, and renaming files and directories.

  • Page 138: Defining Script Properties

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Defining Script Properties Before a script is created, the script properties must be defined. This defines the type of terminal, type of flash type, number of disks being created, and the memory configuration of each disk volume.
  • Page 139 Configuring the Terminal Note: The options available under the disks drop-down menu changes depending on the flash type. Some flash types only have one option for the number of disk volumes, others have two options. 4. If you have selected three volumes under the Disk drop-down menu, you have the option to change the memory configuration of the second and third volumes.

  • Page 140: Creating The Script For The Hex Image

    Note: If you open and make changes to an existing script, saving the changes writes over the existing script. If you wish to use an original or Symbol-supplied standard script as a base and save the changes in a new script, use Save As instead of Save after making the changes.

  • Page 141: Copy Components To The Script

    Configuring the Terminal Copy Components to the Script Copy files or directories to the script being generated: 1. Click on the File Explorer Window to make it the active window. 2. Click on the source directory in the Directory Tree Pane. TCM displays the directory contents in the Contents Pane.

  • Page 142: Building The Image

    Note: If you open and make changes to an existing script, saving the changes writes over the existing script. If you wish to use an original or Symbol-supplied standard script as a base and save the changes in a new script, use Save As instead of Save after making the changes.
  • Page 143 Configuring the Terminal On the toolbar, choose . The Configure Build window appears. 3. Select whether to build the partition table, or one volume. 4. Select ASCII format for your hex image, or Compression, which reduces the size of most hex images in order to speed downloading. Click OK. 5.

  • Page 144: Sending The Hex Image

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Sending the Hex Image Once the hex file is built, you are ready to download it to the terminal. A Hex image download requires both TCM and a program loader stored on the terminal. The terminal comes with a program loading utility, Initial Program Loader (IPL), stored in the terminal’s...

  • Page 145: Setting Up Ipl To Receive The File

    Configuring the Terminal 3. If the correct hex file is not displayed in the Hex File to Load field, click on the browse button and navigate to the correct hex file to be downloaded. 4. Click on the Comm Port drop-down menu and select the COM port being used. Ports already in use display in the Unavailable Ports field.
  • Page 146 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Continue to hold these buttons, including the battery door switch, until the IPL Baud Rate menu displays: IPL VER X.XX IPL Key Sequence -> 115,200 57,600 38,400 19,200 9600 Auto Baud Press Up/Down to...
  • Page 147 Configuring the Terminal 5. IPL displays the Main Menu which lists the partitions/applications that can be downloaded. IPL Ver X.XX IPL Key Sequence Windows CE Platform Application Data Splash Screen Partition Table Auto Select Press Up/Down to select partition Press Action to begin download 6.
  • Page 148 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide downloaded is received from the host. While this screen is displayed, pressing the Action button returns IPL to the Main Menu screen. 8. Insert the terminal in a cradle, or connect it to a host PC with a serial cable.
  • Page 149 Configuring the Terminal 12. If Auto Select was selected on the Main Menu, IPL immediately returns to the Waiting for Data Screen to wait for the next image. If any other selection was made on the Main Menu, IPL stays at the success screen until you press Action. Once the screen is acknowledged, IPL returns to the Main Menu to wait for a new selection.

  • Page 150: Error Messages

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Error Messages IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly. If an error is detected, IPL immediately aborts the download, and reports the error on an error screen: IPL VER X.XX...

  • Page 151: Tcm Error Messages

    Checksum Error occurs if an invalid checksum is detected in the record. Invalid Record occurs if a record is not defined in the Symbol Hex File Format. Connection Lost occurs if one of the handshaking lines is de- asserted during download.
  • Page 152 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Error - Partition Size The size of a partition must be an integral multiple of the FFSSectorSizeInBytes specified by the .ini file. When the user enters a partition size, TCM rounds up to the next highest integral multiple of the sector size and displays this value in the partition table grid.

  • Page 153: Creating A Splash Screen

    Configuring the Terminal Creating a Splash Screen To generate a custom splash screen, use Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Visual C++ version 6.0. Select Insert, Resource. Next, select Bitmap, New. To create the screen: 1. Create a 4-color bitmap with dimensions of BX x BY where: •...

  • Page 154: Loading The Splash Screen Via Tcm

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Loading the Splash Screen via TCM To load the bitmap: 1. Click TCM.exe in the TCM directory. 2. Connect the PPT 2800 to the PC and invoke IPL to prepare the terminal to receive the splash screen download.

  • Page 155: Chapter 12. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing your terminal, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during terminal operating. Maintaining the PPT 2800 For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using your PPT 2800: •...

  • Page 156: Troubleshooting

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide • Use a soft lens cloth to clean your PPT 2800. If the surface of the PPT 2800 screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. Troubleshooting Table 12-1.
  • Page 157 Verify that the terminal is loaded with a scanning application. scan input. See your System Administrator. Check to be sure the bar code symbol is not defaced. Be sure you are within proper scanning range. Be sure the terminal is programmed to accept the type of bar code you are scanning.
  • Page 158 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Table 12-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Problem Possible Solution Your PPT 2800 is not dialing out. Remove the terminal from the cradle. The modem will not work if the terminal is actively connected to the desktop computer.

  • Page 159: Appendix A Character Recognizer

    Appendix A Character Recognizer Using Character Recognizer, you can write characters directly on your terminal screen with your stylus. These characters are translated into typed text. Use Character Recognizer to enter text, for example, to write a note or to fill in fields in a dialog box. The default writing mode for Character Recognizer is lowercase (Jot-compatible) mode.
  • Page 160 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide (labeled abc) creates lowercase letters. Use the right area (labeled 123) for writing numbers, symbols, special characters, and punctuation. Figure A-1. Using Character Recognizer The following chart illustrates some of the characters you can write in lowercase mode (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing).
  • Page 161 Character Recognizer example, if you write a lowercase "a" in the ABC area, an uppercase "A" displays on the screen. Figure A-2. Character Chart For more information on using Character Recognizer and for demos of all characters, on the Character Recognizer input panel.
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  • Page 163: Appendix B Demo Program

    A button-launch demo program illustrates how to use some of the terminal’s many applications. If the demo program is not already on your PPT 2800 (check the Start menu), you may download the program from the Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK). See...
  • Page 164 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide To initiate the demo program, select PPT 2800 Demo from the Start menu. The initial demo program dialog box appears. Figure B-1. Main Dialog Box...

  • Page 165: Setup

    Demo Program Setup Select the Setup button to display the following dialog box: Figure B-2. Symbol Setup Dialog Box Control Panel Select CtlPanel to display the Control Panel Test Program dialog box. This dialog box provides a convenient way to view and set terminal settings, such as scanner parameters,...

  • Page 166: Nictt

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide display settings, audio settings, printer settings, setting date and time, and aligning the touch screen. It also serves as a sample code on many of the Symbol-specific CAPI calls. Figure B-3. Control Panel Test Program Dialog Box...

  • Page 167: Diagnostics

    Demo Program Diagnostics Select Diagnostics to display the following dialog box: Figure B-4. Diagnostics Dialog Box This dialog box provides testing to ensure various aspects of the terminal are functioning correctly. The following options are available: • LED Test tests the green decode LED-on and LED cycle to ensure it is functioning properly.

  • Page 168: Scanner

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Scanner The sample scanning application enables the terminal’s scanner, allows the user to change scan parameters, and displays scanned data. Figure B-5. Scan Sample Dialog Box Scanning Data Fields After a bar code is scanned, the following data appears in the dialog box: •...

  • Page 169: Scanning Options

    File Explorer is a file browser utility that provides similar Windows Explorer-like functionality on Symbol CE terminals. File Explorer allows the user to browse, cut, copy, paste, and delete files as well as execute the program. It also provides file transfer capability via the IrDA port.

  • Page 170: Msr Sample

    PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide MSR Sample This selection provides a sample MSR application. Figure B-6. MSR Sample Dialog Box...

  • Page 171: Ce Apps

    Demo Program CE Apps Select CE Apps button on the main menu to access the following standard Windows CE applications: • Voice Recorder • Calculator • Solitaire • Calendar. Figure B-7. CE Apps Dialog Box Chapter 5, Applications for information on these applications. About Select the About button on the demo program to view information about the demo program.
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  • Page 173: Technical Specifications

    Appendix C Technical Specifications Environment Table C-1 summarizes the PPT 2800’s intended operating environment. Table C-1. PPT 2800 Operating Environment Operating Temperature -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F) Storage Temperature -25° C to 50° C (-13° F to 122° F) Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Electrostatic Discharge...
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  • Page 175 Index attaching handstrap ....1-10 accessories ......1-4 cables .
  • Page 176 ......6-6 contacting Symbol ..... xi contacts application .
  • Page 177 Index status ......2-3 introduction ..... 9-1 inbox application .
  • Page 178 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide WLAN adapter settings ..9-11, 9-24 splash screen ..... . . 3-4 reading books .
  • Page 179 Index scanning ..... . 2-11 Word Pocket ......6-1 writing on screen .
  • Page 180 PPT 2800 Series Product Reference Guide Index-6...
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