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Symbol PDT8138 Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e G u i d e...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8138 Terminal! Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include: • Personal Information Management software • Microsoft® Windows® Pocket PC 2002 operating system •...
  • Page 4 Accessories Each PDT 8138 requires one 1550 mAh lithium-ion battery. The following optional accessories are available from Symbol Technologies: • Additional lithium-ion battery • Stylus for performing pen functions • Cables: Serial charging cable DEX cable Autocharge cable Snap-on printer cable •...
  • Page 5 Parts of the PDT 8138...
  • Page 6 Parts of the PDT 8138 (continued)
  • Page 7 Parts of the PDT 8138 (continued)

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Before you can use your PDT 8138, perform these basic setup procedures: • Install the antenna packaged with the terminal by screwing it into the antenna receptacle on the top of the terminal. • Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). •...

  • Page 9: Removing A Compact Flash Card

    Removing a Compact Flash Card 1. Open the battery door and remove the battery and flash card cover. 2. Use the stylus to press the flash card release button inside the flash card compartment. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the latches on the battery door up and lift the battery door away from the PDT 8138.

  • Page 10: P D T 8 1 S E R I E S

    Charging the Battery Before using your PDT 8100 for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for about 2½ hours, using the CRD 8100 Cradle or the Synchronization Cable. Follow these same procedures to recharge the battery. Your terminal is equipped with a memory backup battery, which automatically charges from the fully charged lithium-ion battery.
  • Page 11 Charging a Spare Battery To recharge a spare battery, insert it in the spare battery charging slot in the back of the cradle, so the contacts are facing down and towards the back of the cradle. Press the battery down into the slot until firmly seated. The Spare Battery LED turns red to indicate charging, then green when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Handstrap

    Charging the Battery Using the Synchronization Cable 15-Pin Serial Port Connector Attaching the Hand Strap...

  • Page 13: Starting The Pdt 8138

    See Performing a Hard Reset on page As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 10 seconds. When the Welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to continue to the Align screen.

  • Page 14: Controlling The Backlight (Color Tft Lcd)

    Controlling the Backlight (Color TFT LCD) Turn the backlight on and off by pressing the Backlight button. Keyboard Keys Description 28-key Function + “1” Decrease backlight (decrease brightness) Function + “2” Increase backlight (increase brightness) 37-key Function + “G” Decrease backlight (decrease brightness) Function + “I”...
  • Page 15 Using the 28-Key Keyboard The 28-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The keyboard default is numeric, producing numbers.
  • Page 16 Action Enter/Escape Press Enter after entering data or a command. Press Func + Enter to partially or completely escape from an application level or screen. Power See Starting the PDT 8138 on 11. Scan Press Scan to scan bar codes. (Also use right and left scan triggers.) Send The Send key is application dependent.
  • Page 17 Action Alpha Press Alpha to toggle between alpha and numeric mode. In alpha mode, pressing a key produces the yellow letter on that key; in another mode, pressing a key produces the number in gray. Backlight See Controlling the Backlight (Color TFT LCD) on page 13. Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to capitalize the letter on that key.
  • Page 18 Using the 47-Key Keyboard The 47-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The keyboard default is the key value, producing the gray number or lower case yellow letter on that key.

  • Page 19: Using The Stylus

    Action Scan Press Scan to scan bar codes. (Also use right and left scan triggers.) Send The Send key is application dependent. Space/Back- Press Func + Bk-Sp to enter a blank space. space Press Bk-Sp to erase information entered on the display, one character at a time Using the Stylus The stylus selects items and enters information.

  • Page 20: Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    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. The command bar at the bottom of the screen contains menus and buttons to perform tasks in programs.

  • Page 21: Input Methods

    Input Methods Enter information in any program by typing with the 28-, 37-, or 47-key keyboard, or use the input panel to type with the soft keyboard, write using Block Recognizer, or the Letter Recognizer. In any case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen. To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button.
  • Page 22 Using the Block Recognizer 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer. 2. Write a letter in the left side of the box, or a number in the right side, using special character strokes. When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text on the screen. For instructions on entering Block Recognizer characters, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area, or see Block Recognizer Characters on page 21.

  • Page 23: Scanning With The Pdt 8138

    Block Recognizer Characters The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while using the Block Recognizer (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). Scanning with the PDT 8138 The PDT 8138 has an integrated scanner which collects data by scanning bar codes. See the PDT 8100 Product Reference Guide for Pocket PC 2002 for information on configuring your terminal for scanning.

  • Page 24: Resetting Your Pdt 8138 Terminal

    If the PDF417 symbol is too “tall” where the vertical scan pattern is not high enough to cover it, move the terminal slowly up and down, keeping the beam horizontal to the rows, until the pattern scans the entire symbol.
  • Page 25 2. While holding down the Function key, use the stylus (or similar object without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button. 3. Replace the battery cover and press the Power button. 4. As the terminal reboots, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 10 seconds. 5. Realign the screen as described on page Note: With a hard reset, Formats, Preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default settings.

  • Page 26: Host Communications

    Host Communications The PDT 8138 Series terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its communications port using an RS-232 serial cable, the cradle, or wirelessly via Sprint WAN connection. For more information on setting up and performing wireless communications with your PDT 8138 terminal, refer to the PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide for Pocket PC 2002.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Perform a hard reset. See Resetting Your PDT8138 on page 22. Rechargeable Battery failed Replace battery. If your PDT8138 terminal still lithium-ion does not operate, try a soft reset, then a hard battery did not reset; see Resetting Your PDT8138 Terminal on charge page 22.
  • Page 28 > Settings) to make sure the volume is not turned down. PDT 8138 turns PDT8138 is inactive. Your PDT8138 turns off after a period of itself off. inactivity. This period can be set from one to five minutes, in one-minute intervals. Check the Power dialog box (in the System tab under Start >...
  • Page 29 System tab. Tap Remove Programs, select the unused program and tap Remove. Beamed data PDT8138 terminal too Confirm that the PDT8138 terminals are 5” does not close together. apart, and there is a clear path between the two transmit.
  • Page 30 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“SYMBOL”) from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and “online”...
  • Page 31 • Single DEVICE. The DEVICE Software is licensed with the DEVICE as a single integrated product. The DEVICE Software installed in read only memory (“ROM”) of the DEVICE many only be used as part of the DEVICE. • Single EULA. The package for the DEVICE may contain multiple versions of this EULA, such as multiple translations and/or multiple media versions (e.g., in the user documentation and in the software).
  • Page 32 SYMBOL support number provided in the documentation for the DEVICE. Should you have any questions concerning this EULA, or if you desire to contact SYMBOL for any other reason, please refer to the address provided in the documentation for the DEVICE.
  • Page 33 Laser Devices Symbol products using lasers comply with US 21CFR1040.10, and IEC825- 1:1993, EN60825-1:1994+A11:1996. The laser classification is marked on one of the labels on the product. Class 1 Laser devices are not considered to be hazardous when used for their intended purpose.
  • Page 34 Power Supply Note: Use only a Symbol-approved power supply (p/n 50-14000-107) output rated 9 Vdc and minimum 2A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt Stromversorgung (p/n 50-14000-107) in den Ausgabe: 9 Vdc und minimum 2A.
  • Page 35 maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, use only beltclips, holsters, or similar accessories that maintain a 2.0 cm separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the terminal, including the antenna. The use of third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly.
  • Page 36 to all mobile phones and related equipment. Effect on Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles (including safety systems). Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

  • Page 37: Esn Number

    Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/. Statement of Compliance for Radio Devices Integrated into Terminals Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives 1999/5/EC, 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
  • Page 38 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 has been subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress, abuse, or accident, or forces or exposure beyond normal use within the specified operational and environmental parameters set forth in the applicable Product specification;...
  • Page 39 Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and run your applications. If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipment, contact your facility’s Technical or Systems Support. If there is a problem with the equipment, they will contact the Symbol Support Center: United States 1-800-653-5350 Canada...

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