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  • Page 1 RFD8500 QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Zebra reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Zebra 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 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Introduction The RFD8500 reader provides Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), with optional bar code scanning functionality. The unit can be used stand alone, or paired with a Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled host device (such as a mobile computer and/or smartphone).
  • Page 4: Using The Rfd8500

    RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Using the RFD8500 To use the RFD8500 for the first time with a mobile computer, or iOS device: • Install the battery. • Charge the RFD8500. • Power on the RFD8500. • Pair the RFD8500 over Bluetooth with a mobile device.
  • Page 5 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Inserting the Battery Align the three tabs on the bottom of the battery with the three slots in the battery compartment. Press battery towards three battery slots then press down until it locks into place. Removing the Battery...
  • Page 6 Before using the RFD8500 for the first time, charge the battery until the LED Power/Charging Indicator turns solid green. To charge the RFD8500, use the Micro USB cable, cup charger, or cradle. The Three Slot Charge Only cradle can be used to charge any combination of devices including the RFD8500, TC55, and a dual battery charger.
  • Page 7 Exit the iPhone Device Settings screen and run the RFID Demo Application. From the Demo Application, select Settings > Readers List and confirm the RFD8500 serial number with which you paired is displayed. Select it in the list of Available Readers to connect the RFD8500 to the iPhone.
  • Page 8 Inserting the Mobile Computer into the RFD8500 Remove the RFD8500 battery cover. Remove the plastic tip from the cover. Attach the mobile computer to its case accessory. Attach the mobile computer case to the RFD8500 battery cover. Slide the battery cover onto the RFD8500 until it locks in place.
  • Page 9 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide LED/Beeper Indicators Condition Power LED Beeper Power State Indicator (Power Button) Low battery (20%) Solid amber No beep Lower battery Solid red Short beep sounds repeat (equal to, or less than 10%) ONLY when the device is...
  • Page 10 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Condition Power LED Beeper BT on/not connected No beep BT discoverable Medium flash (40 seconds only) No beep BT on/pairing in process Fast flash No beep BT application connected Solid blue Short low/high beeps BT out of range...
  • Page 11 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Scanning with the RFD8500 (Imager Units Only) To scan bar codes: Set the RFD8500 to bar code mode. Aim the device at the bar code. Press the trigger on the handle. The scan/decode LED lights, and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode.
  • Page 12 RFD8500 Quick Start Guide Optimum RFID Body Posture Optimum Body Posture Optimum Upright Optimum Body Posture Body Posture for Low Scanning for High Scanning Use a ladder AVOID BENDING Taking breaks and task rotation recommended AVOID REACHING Alternate left and right hand...
  • Page 13 Zebra Technologies Corporation Lincolnshire, IL U.S.A. http://www.zebra.com Zebra and the stylized Zebra head are trademarks of ZIH Corp., registered in many jurisdictions worldwide. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2015 ZIH Corp and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. MN002225A01EN Revision B - October 2015...
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