Communication; Requirements; Establishing Usb Communication; Mounting The Homebase - Honeywell Dolphin 75E User Manual

Communication

Dolphin terminals support USB communications out of the box. The base also supports USB communications via the USB port
located on the back. The base acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin terminal to the USB of the
host workstation. Using a standard USB cable, the base's USB interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with a
workstation.
Note: This base cannot be daisy-chained.

Requirements

• A base powered by a power cable and power adapter cable
• A standard USB (Type A to B) communication cable
• A work station running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7.

Establishing USB Communication

1. Connect power to the HomeBase (see
2. Plug the USB communication cable into the USB port on the back of the base.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the host workstation.
4. Insert the Dolphin terminal into the terminal well of the base. The Dock LED illuminates blue.
5. If you have a If you have a computer running Windows® 10, open the Phone Companion app from Start > All apps.
If your have a computer running Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, the Windows Phone® app automatically opens when you
connect the terminal to the computer using the USB charge/communication cable supplied
If you have a computer running Windows 7 or Mac, go to
Phone app for desktop or Mac.In the Windows Phone app, set your phone name and sync preferences.
6. In the Phone Companion app, select Windows as your terminal platform, and then set your sync preferences.
In the Windows Phone app, set your phone name and sync preferences. You can always modify your preferences later
by selecting Settings in the upper right corner of the app screen.
If you want to use File Explorer or Windows Explorer to transfer files between your Dolphin terminal and PC without using
the Windows Phone app, see
Note: The Dolphin terminal should always be removed from the HomeBase when connecting or disconnecting the USB
cable.

Mounting the HomeBase

Set the base on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet. The user should be able to view
and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the base. When choosing a mounting location, bear in mind that the location must
allow users' easy access to the Auxiliary Battery Well and the back panel of the HomeBase where the USB port and the power
jack are located.

Optional DIN Rail Mount

A DIN rail (7.5 X 35 mm) may be installed on the bottom of the base to provide the optional security of mounting the base to
a flat horizontal surface with hardware.

Additional Hardware

• DIN Rail, Qty. 1
• 3/16 in. dia x 5/8 in. long pan head screw, Qty. 2
• 1/2 in. OD x 7/32 in. ID x 3/64 in. thick washer, Qty. 4
• 3/16 in. dia nut, Qty. 2
Note: The items listed are for reference only. Final hardware selection is dependent on the material type and thickness of
the mounting surface.
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Using File Explorer or Windows Explorer to Transfer Files
www.windowsphone.com to download and install the Windows
on page 1-14.