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Symbol PDT 8056 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
  • Page 3 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8000 WAN Terminal! Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include: ®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    33 • Regulatory Information on page 34 • Service Information on backcover. The PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide (p/n 72-58169-xx) details the applications available for the terminal. For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
  • Page 5 R e f e r e n c e Accessories Each terminal requires one 7.4 volt 1130 mAh prismatic lithium-ion battery. The following optional accessories are available from Symbol Technologies: • Additional lithium-ion battery (p/n 21-54882-01) • Stylus for performing pen functions (11-55475-05) •...
  • Page 6 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Parts of the Terminal Front View Scan Ruggedized End Cap (PDT 8056 only) Charge Microphone TFT LCD (color) Power Button Speaker Top View PDT 8037 PDT 8056 1-D Exit...
  • Page 7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Parts of the Terminal (continued) Back View Side View IrDA Port Scan Scan Button Button Handstrap Stylus Battery Door Bottom View Serial, USB & Charge Port...
  • Page 8 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Installing the SIM Card 1. Slide the latches on the battery door up and lift the battery door away from the terminal. If the battery is installed, re- move it (see Installing Batteries on page 9).
  • Page 9 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Inserting a Compact Flash Storage Card The PDT 8037 has a slot for a compact flash storage card which includes a compartment door that prevents the card from coming out if the terminal is dropped.
  • Page 10 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Inserting an MMC/SD Storage Card The terminal has a slot for an MMC/SD storage card which includes a compartment door that prevents the card from coming out if the terminal is dropped. To insert an MMC/SD storage card: 1.
  • Page 11 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Installing Batteries 1. Remove the battery door. 2. Slide the latches on both sides of the battery down, to ensure they are in the unlock position. Insert the battery into the compartment.
  • Page 12 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Charging the Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for approximately four hours, using the Serial Charging Cable or any other appropriate accessory.
  • Page 13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Charging the Battery Using the Serial Charging Cable Serial Charging Cable The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and turns solid amber when charging is complete.
  • Page 14 26. Power Button As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 60 seconds. When the Welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to continue to the Align screen. Note that these screens also appear every time you perform a hard reset.
  • Page 15 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 3. Tap the center of each target that appears on the Calibration screen with the tip of the stylus. 4. Follow the directions on the screen which explains how to use the stylus and pop-up menus, and allows you to set your city and time zone.
  • Page 16 Your terminal is equipped with an audio connector which can be connected to a headset. To use the headset, plug the headset jack into the audio connector on the top of the terminal. Symbol recommends a 2.5mm jack headset, p/n 50-11300-050. PDT8037 PDT8056 Note: GSM audio is only available through the headset.
  • Page 17 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the Keyboard Note: Key functions can be changed by an application. Your keyboard may not function exactly as described. For more detailed keyboard information, refer to the PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide.

  • Page 18: Using The Stylus

    P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Action App Key 3 Launches application assigned to Button 3. Refer to the PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide for more information on assigning applications to button. Also see Adjusting the Backlight on page 14.

  • Page 19: Today Screen

    Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. Today Screen When you turn on your terminal for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears.

  • Page 20: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Items tab to change the list and order of items that appear on the screen. 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 switch to programs and close screens.

  • Page 21: Input Methods

    Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Input Methods Enter information in any program by typing with the keyboard, or use the input panel to type with the soft keyboard, write using Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer or Transcriber. In any case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen.
  • Page 22 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Using the Block Recognizer 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Rec- ognizer. 2. Write a letter in the left side of the box, or a number in the right side, using special character strokes.
  • Page 23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the Transcriber 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Transcriber. 2. Write anywhere on the screen. What you write on the screen will be converted to text.

  • Page 24: Scanning With The Terminal

    The scanning application is part of the Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit for Symbol Terminals, available at http://devzone.symbol.com. 2. Aim the scanner at the bar code, as shown below (PDT 8056 shown). 3. Press the scan trigger. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code.

  • Page 25: Host Communications

    1. Remove the battery door. 2. Press and release Power Key + Scan Button. 3. Replace the battery door. 4. As the terminal reboots, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 60 seconds. 5. Realign the screen as described on...

  • Page 26: Led Indicators

    P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Ethernet Cradle, the Vehicle Cradle or the Snap-On-Modem. For more information, see the communication instructions in the PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide. Communicating with Printers To print from a standard printer: 1.

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Terminal

    Using the holster An optional holster, to store the terminal when not in use, is available through Symbol. Hook the holster on to your belt and insert the terminal, with the display facing you, as shown.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Terminal does not Lithium-ion battery Charge or replace the lithium-ion turn on. not charged. battery in the terminal. Battery not installed Ensure battery is installed properly. properly.
  • Page 29 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Problem Cause Solution Terminal turns Terminal is inactive. Your terminal turns off after a period of itself off. inactivity. This period can be set from one to five minutes, in one-minute intervals.
  • Page 30 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N Problem Cause Solution A message Too many files Delete unused memos and records. appears stating stored on the You can save these records on your that your terminal. computer. terminal’s Memory allocation Adjust the memory allocation.
  • Page 31 See your scan input. loaded. System Administrator. Unreadable bar Ensure the symbol is not defaced. code. Distance between Ensure you are within proper scanning exit window and bar range. code is incorrect.
  • Page 32 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT MICROSOFT WINDOWS FOR POCKET PC DATA EXCHANGE COMPONENT: MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC, VERSION 3.1 IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and the manufacturer (“Manufacturer”) of the special purpose computing device (“SYSTEM”) with which you acquired the Microsoft software product(s) identified above (“SOFTWARE”).
  • Page 33 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e access, and interact with the SYSTEM, and (ii) the EULA is between Manufac- turer (as defined above) and the end user-not between the PC Manufacturer and end user. 2.
  • Page 34 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N or other means, and labeled “For Upgrade Purposes Only” or “For Recovery Purposes Only”, you may (i) install and use one copy of such component(s) on the computer(s) you use to exchange data with the SYSTEM as a replacement copy for the existing Desktop Software component(s).

  • Page 35: Battery Information

    When you consistently experience significant loss of run time, replace your battery. Standard warranty period for all Symbol batteries is 30 days, regardless if the battery was purchased separately or included as part of the mobile computer or bar code scanner.

  • Page 36: Regulatory Information

    8 0 X X W W A N Regulatory Information All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the...
  • Page 37 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling PDT 8056 PDT 8037...
  • Page 38 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 825 and EN60825, the following information is provided to the user: ENGLISH HEBREW CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 2 LASER LIGHT DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT DANISH / DANSK...
  • Page 39 R e f e r e n c e Power Supply Note: Use only a Symbol-approved power supply 50-14001-005 output rated 15VDC and minimum 2.5A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt Stromversorgung 50-14001-005 in den Ausgabe: 15VDC und minimum 2.5A.
  • Page 40 P D T 8 0 X X W W A N • Should not carry the device in a breast pocket • Should use the ear furthest from the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off your device immediately.
  • Page 41 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 42 Motorola Triband GSM GPRS module (G18), Type: MT3-411A21 Statement of Compliance Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC. Declaration of Conformities may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/...
  • Page 43 Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage, water or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by Symbol, or failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Seller; (iii) which...

  • Page 44: Service Information

    +1-954-255-2610 Outside US Europe/Mid-East Contact local distributor or call Distributor Operations +44 118 945 7360 For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals. 72-61492-02 Revision A — September 2003 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300...

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