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  • Page 1 Dolphin® 7850 Series ® ® Microsoft Windows User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 2 Web Address: www.handheld.com Trademarks Dolphin, Dolphin RF, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Agency Approvals Required Safety Labels........................1-1 Location ............................1-1 Required Safety Labels .........................1-1 Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals .............1-2 Laser Safety Label ........................1-2 FCC Compliance ..........................1-3 Chapter 2 - Getting Started Using the Stylus...........................2-1 Today Screen ............................2-2...
  • Page 4 Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network ................7-7 Connecting the Terminal to an ISP......................7-7 Radio Manager ............................7-7 Adding Programs via the Internet......................7-9 Connections Manager ........................7-10 Establishing a Network Connection to an ISP via Modem............7-11 Network Cards ...........................7-19 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 5 Cable Features ...........................10-1 Using the Dolphin Power Cable ......................10-2 Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger ....................10-3 Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger Inside a Vehicle ................10-3 Using the Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable...................10-4 Using the Dolphin USB On-The-Go Cable ..................10-6 Chapter 11 - Customer Support Product Service and Repair .......................11-1...
  • Page 6 Limited Warranty ..........................11-2 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 7: Required Safety Labels

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Required Safety Labels The required safety labels that appears on the back of Dolphin 7850 terminals equipped with the following radios are as follows: 802.11b 802.11b and Bluetooth...

  • Page 8: Regulatory And Safety Approvals For All Dolphin Terminals

    Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals Parameter Specification U.S.A FCC Part 15, Class B Canada ICES-003 European Community EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class B EN60950:2000 EN60825-1:1994 + A11 + A2 EN55024:1998 The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC Low Voltage Directive.

  • Page 9: Fcc Compliance

    Dolphin Batch Terminal Dolphin Batch terminals comply 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 10: Canadian Compliance

    EM Field with a strength of 3V/m over a frequency range of 26 to 1000MHz. The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF has no effect on medical devices that meet the IEC specification.
  • Page 11 EM Field with a strength of 3V/m over a frequency range of 26 to 1000MHz. The maximum allowable field strength emitted by the Dolphin is 0.3V/m according to Subpart B of Part 1 of the FCC rules. Therefore, the Dolphin RF has no effect on medical devices that meet the IEC specification.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 - Getting Started

    • Main battery pack (7.4V Li-ion) • Getting Started CD • Dolphin 7850 Quick Start Guide Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned for service. For details, Limited Warranty on page 11-2.

  • Page 14: Today Screen

    Located at the bottom of application screens, the Command bar includes application menus, buttons, and provides access to the Soft Input Panel (SIP). The contents of the Command bar changes according to the open application. 2 - 2 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 15: Selecting Programs

    Selecting Programs The Start menu does not fit all installed programs. To see additional programs, tap Start > Programs. To open a program, tap once on the icon. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 2 - 3 19/06...

  • Page 16: Pop-Up Menus

    You can also use the File Explorer to find and organize files and folders. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer. Move files by tapping and holding on the file, then tapping Cut, Copy or Paste on the pop-up menu. 2 - 4 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Hardware Overview

    5300 or 5100 Standard Range (SR) image engine • 802.11b radio (WLAN) Configuration Options The Dolphin 7850 Series offers you a number of configuration options to customize the Dolphin 7850 terminal to your business needs. Radio Options Bluetooth radio with WPAN functionality; see...

  • Page 18: Dolphin 7850 Series Peripherals

    The Dolphin Mobile Mount holds the terminal securely while allowing access to the most important hardware, such as the keyboards and connectors. You can install the Dolphin Mobile Mount to a stable surface to have a convenient place to store the terminal when not in use.

  • Page 19: Front Panel Features

    4-1. Touch Screen Display The Dolphin 7850 features a 3.5” 1/4 VGA (Video Graphic Array) display in TFT (Thin Film Transistor) color that is backlit for maximum viewability, then covered with an industrial touch screen for maximum durability. The display is a 262-, 144-color, transflective LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) covered by an industrial touch screen lens.

  • Page 20: Back Panel Features

    DC Power Jack Located on the bottom of the pistol-grip handle, the 9.5V DC power jack receives external power from the Dolphin Power Cable. When connected to the Dolphin Power Cable, the terminal is powered and the main battery pack is charging.

  • Page 21: Side Panel Features

    Pistol-Grip Rubber Bumpers Stylus Slot Fastener Note: This graphic shows the right side of the Dolphin 7850 terminal. Angled Touch Screen The touch screen display (see page 3-3) tilts up toward the user, which helps prevent glare and increases viewability in low-light conditions. Most important, the tilted display helps you read decoded data without having to tilt your wrist up repeatedly.
  • Page 22 Suspend Mode (see page 3-13). Stylus Slot Dolphin 7850 terminals ship with a stylus inserted into the pistol-grip handle. Stores the stylus in this slot when you’re not using it. For more information about the stylus, see Using the Stylus on page 2-1.

  • Page 23: Rubber Bumpers

    Front Rubber Pistol-Grip Bumpers Rubber Bumpers Front Rubber Bumpers The front rubber bumpers enable you to rest the terminal on a flat surface without damaging the image engine window. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 3 - 7 19/06...

  • Page 24: Bottom Panel Features

    Connector Mechanical Connector The custom, industrial-grade, mechanical connector has 17 pins that are designed to work exclusively with Dolphin 7850 Series peripherals and cables. This connector powers the terminal, charges the main battery, and facilitates communication with a host PC via Microsoft ActiveSync. The mechanical connector can communicate via RS-232 (up to 115 Kbps) or USB (up to 12 Mbps).

  • Page 25: Battery Power

    Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery. The 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion battery pack is the primary power source for the Dolphin terminal and the internal backup battery.

  • Page 26: Internal Backup Battery

    Note: If the main battery is low and the terminal is in suspend mode, pressing the SCAN trigger does not wake the Dolphin terminal;...

  • Page 27: Checking Battery Power

    3. Tap the Value Name to change the Value Data. You can reset the Value Data from 0 (no warning) to 99 (would warn whenever the charge drops below 99%). 4. Tap OK to save changes. Note: For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download at www.handheld.com. Checking Battery Power Tap Start >...
  • Page 28 • Replace defective batteries immediately; using a defective battery could damage the Dolphin terminal. • Never throw a used battery in the trash. It contains heavy metals and should be recycled according to local guidelines. • Don’t short-circuit a battery or throw it into a fire. It can explode and cause severe personal injury.

  • Page 29: Resetting The Terminal

    Resetting the Terminal There are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: a soft reset and a hard reset. Soft Reset (Warm Boot) A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to respond, 2) after installing software applications that require a reboot, or 3) after making changes to certain system settings.

  • Page 30: Dolphin 7850 Technical Specifications

    Handle: 4.6”L x 1.6” W x 1”D (117 x 41 x 25 mm) Weight: Batch: ? WLAN: ? WPAN: ? WLAN/WPAN: ? Operating 32° to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) Temperature: 3 - 14 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 31 Four-slot battery charger that charges four batteries in under four hours. One slot doubles as a QuadCharger battery analyzer. See Dolphin QuadCharger on page 9-1. Li-Ion Battery Pack 7.4Vdc, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable main battery for the Dolphin. Battery Power on page 3-9. Regulatory Approvals FCC-CE-Radio US/Canada, R&TTE Country: Dolphin®...
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  • Page 33: Chapter 4 - Using The Keyboards

    38-key Keyboard START START Calculator Style Numbering Both Dolphin 7850 keyboards default to numeric mode and feature calculator-style numbering for ease-of-use in the field. LEDs The terminal’s LEDs are in the center of the keyboard. Scan LED The LED on the right lights green when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications.

  • Page 34: Using The Function Keys

    Moves the cursor to the next tab stop or field (on a form or application window). Note: There is no SCAN key on the Dolphin 7850 keyboard; scanning is initiated with the Scan Trigger (page 3-5).

  • Page 35: Using The Navigation Keys

    Using the Modifier Keys Modifier keys modify the next key pressed to perform functions or type special characters. The Dolphin 7850 has Blue and Red modifier keys with a color-coded overlay so you can see what the key combination does.

  • Page 36: 24-Key Keyboard

    • Double-tap the SFT key to toggle caps lock on and off in alpha mode. Note: Check the mode indicator (see Mode Indicator on page 4-1) in the Navigation bar to see what mode the keyboard is in. 4 - 4 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 37: 24-Key Blue Key Combinations

    Red + Left Arrow Backspace Red + Right Arrow Space Red + Up Arrow Page up Red + Down Arrow Page down Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot) Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 4 - 5 19/06...
  • Page 38 Red + 2 Red + 3 Red + 4 Red + 5 Red + 6 Red + 7 Red + 8 Red + 9 Red + 0 Red + * 4 - 6 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 39: 38-Key Keyboard

    • Double-tap the SFT key to toggle caps lock on and off in alpha mode. Note: Check the mode indicator (see Mode Indicator on page 4-1) in the Navigation bar to see what mode the keyboard is in. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 4 - 7 19/06...

  • Page 40: Alpha Mode Keys

    Alpha Mode Keys Single-tap the ALPH key to switch to alpha mode. Character Character Lower case Upper case: SFT once for the next key SFT twice for caps lock 4 - 8 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 41: Blue Key Combinations

    Key Combination Function Red + Left Arrow Backspace Red + Right Arrow Space Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot) Red + TAB (hold) Hard reset (cold boot) Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 4 - 9 19/06...
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  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Using The Image Engine

    Using the Image Engine Overview ™ The Dolphin 7850 terminal houses a compact image engine using Adaptus Imaging Technology that instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming and decoding. The image engine can also capture digital images, such as signatures and pictures of damaged inventory.

  • Page 44: Supported Bar Code Symbologies

    Supported Bar Code Symbologies The Dolphin 7850 image engines support the following bar code symbologies: Symbology Type Symbology Name 1D Symbologies Codabar Matrix 2 of 5 Code 3 of 9 Plessey Code 11 PosiCode Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) Code 93...

  • Page 45: Activating The Engine

    Activating the Engine The Dolphin 7850 features a scan trigger on the front of the integrated pistol-grip handle that activates the image engine. Scan Trigger Using Demos Dolphin Demos are software utilities loaded on all Dolphin terminals that demonstrate the advanced features of the terminal.

  • Page 46: Sample Bar Codes

    (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. Laser Engines Laser engines do not support omni-directional scanning. To achieve an optimal scan, center the red aiming beam across the bar code horizontally as shown. 5 - 4 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 47: Capturing Images

    To save the image to another location, tap File > Save As. High-Vis Aiming Pattern If your Dolphin terminal is configured with the 5300SF/SR/HD imager, you can enable the aiming pattern for imaging in the Image Demo application. 1. Tap Start > Demos > Imaging Demo > Options menu > Aimer.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 6 - Settings

    6-7. Connections The Connections tab provides access to most of the terminal’s communication options. For details, see the Connections Tab (see page 7-6) in the Communication chapter. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 6 - 1 19/06...

  • Page 50: Personal Settings

    Note: Personal settings are stored in RAM memory and are replaced by system defaults after each hard reset. For more information about resets, see Resetting the Terminal on page 3-13. 6 - 2 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 51: Buttons

    . HotKeys is enabled and the button assignments in the Buttons setting are active. 3. Verify the assignment by tapping the button on the keyboard. For more information about HotKeys, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download from www.handheld.com.

  • Page 52: Menus - Modifying The Start Menu

    Note: Only seven applications total are allowed on the Start menu. Using the Menu System Setting 1. Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Menus > Start Menu tab. 6 - 4 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 53 4. Navigate to the Windows folder and open the Start Menu (My Device > Windows > Start Menu), tap and hold a blank area of the window, and tap Paste Shortcut on the pop-up menu. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft...

  • Page 54: Using Windows Explorer

    (Windows Explorer) to copy and paste the shortcut from the PC to the terminal. For more details using Explore in ActiveSync, Exploring the Terminal from the 1. Using a Dolphin peripheral, connect the terminal to the PC via ActiveSync. 2. On the PC, when ActiveSync opens after connecting, tap Explore. Windows Explorer opens to the files on the terminal.

  • Page 55: System Settings

    Version Tab Displays the information about the software, operating system, and processor of the terminal. The processor for the Dolphin 7850 is an Intel XScale PXA 270 312MHz processor. Device ID Tab Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It is important to know this information to identify the terminal when connecting to the network.

  • Page 56: Certificates

    You can also access this setting by tapping the date on the Today screen. GPS Settings GPS Settings is a Microsoft GPS tool. 6 - 8 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 57: Memory

    Volatile Data stored in volatile memory does not persist through cold boots. The Dolphin 7850 terminal has 64MB of volatile memory by default. Volatile memory is used for running and storing programs as well as storing program data and is also known as RAM memory.
  • Page 58 Anytime you stop a running program, it frees up volatile memory. Be advised that, when you stop a program here, any unsaved data in that program is lost. To free up memory without risking data loss, return to the running program, save your data, and close the application. 6 - 10 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 59: Power

    (i.e., number of decimal places allowed), currency (i.e.,using the $ or € symbol), time, and date. These specifications apply to all screens, including the Today screen. The Region tab displays an overview of the region selected in the drop-down list at the top. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 6 - 11...

  • Page 60: Remove Programs

    Total storage memory available—The available memory adjusts automatically when a program is removed; see Memory page 6-9. Screen Note: By default, dynamic screen rotation (i.e., the ability to switch between landscape and portrait orientation) is disabled on Dolphin 7850 terminals. 6 - 12 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 61 ClearType Tab Dolphin terminals support ClearType font rendering. ClearType is a Microsoft technology that dramatically increases the readability of text on LCD displays.
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  • Page 63: Communication Options

    3-8) connects the terminal to a series of Dolphin peripherals, which connect to a host PC via USB (1.1 or higher). When the terminal is connected to a host PC in this way, you can use ActiveSync to communicate between the host and the terminal.

  • Page 64: Default Com Port Assignments

    Installing Additional Software Dolphin terminals ship with the operating system, radio drivers, and custom Hand Held Products software loaded onto the device. These are the default programs that install when your terminal first boots up. You can install additional software programs to the terminal provided that the following parameters are met: •...

  • Page 65: Using Activesync

    If ActiveSync 4.1 or higher is not installed on the host PC, install it from the Microsoft Companion CD that came with the Dolphin terminal. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of the host PC and click the yellow arrow, then Start Here, and follow the directions on your screen.

  • Page 66: Adding Programs Via Activesync

    The Mobile Device folder opens in Windows Explorer. The Dolphin terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as dragging and dropping or copying and pasting as you would for moving files between folders on your hard drive.
  • Page 67 You can find more information on the terminal by tapping Start > Programs > Help > ActiveSync. For more information, go to the Windows Mobile software website at: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/products/pocketpc/ Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 7 - 5...

  • Page 68: Connections Tab

    Network Cards on page 7-19. Radio Manager Enables and disables installed radio drivers. Radio Manager on page 7-7. USB to PC Enables advanced USB connection features. Do NOT disable! 7 - 6 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 69: Connecting The Terminal To A Wireless Network

    3-13). Only the appropriate drivers for the terminal’s radio configuration install. For more information about Autoinstall, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide, which is available for download at www.handheld.com. All radios and radio drivers are co-located inside the terminal.
  • Page 70 • 802.11b Driver Refused Mode Change Request • 802.11b Driver Not Installed To Disable a Radio To power down all radios, select None and tap Apply. All radios are disabled. 7 - 8 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 71: Adding Programs Via The Internet

    3. Select the program version that matches your Dolphin terminal and processor. 4. Read any installation instructions, Read Me files, or documentation that comes with the program. Many programs provide special installation instructions.

  • Page 72: Connections Manager

    Note: If you are using one of the on-board wireless radios to connect to a network, you do not need to enter network parameters in the connections manager. The Dolphin terminal uses the radio’s settings to connect to the network.

  • Page 73: Establishing A Network Connection To An Isp Via Modem

    " or " " (see Establishing Dialing Rules on page 7-13.). 8. Tap Next. 9. Enter your User name and Password. 10. Tap Finish to complete establishing the connection. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 7 - 11 19/06...

  • Page 74: Advanced Settings

    Changes the connection speed. Wait for dial tone, dial, then wait for credit card, add dial-string modem commands, or cancel call after a set number of seconds. Port Settings Tab The options on this tab should be left alone unless indicated otherwise by your ISP. 7 - 12 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 75: Establishing Dialing Rules

    2. Tap Select Location. 3. Select Use dialing rules. By default two dialing rules profiles exist: Home and Work. (You can define your own dialing profile by tapping New.) Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 7 - 13...
  • Page 76 To connect to such intranet URLs, they need to be entered as Work URL exceptions in the connections manager. 1. Go to Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Advanced tab (see page 7-10). 2. Tap Select Networks > Exceptions. 7 - 14 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 77 3. Your modem attempts to connect. Note: You would use this method more to test your connection than to use it. The Dolphin terminal attempts to connect using the connection selected in the list when you access Pocket Internet Explorer or your Inbox.
  • Page 78 2. Under the My Work Network heading, tap Add a new VPN server connection. 3. Enter the requested information including VPN type and tap Next. 4. Indicate whether a pre-installed certificate should be used or rather a pre-shared key and tap Next. 7 - 16 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 79 1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Edit my VPN servers. 2. Tap and hold on the server, then select Connect on the popup menu. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 7 - 17...
  • Page 80 4. Make the necessary changes and keep tapping Next to move through the screens until you are finished making changes. 5. Tap Finish on the final screen to save the changes. 7 - 18 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 81: Network Cards

    Do NOT perform a Hard Reset (Cold Boot) (see page 3-13) after modifying an adapter here. Hard resets return the terminal to factory defaults, which erases network adapter modifications made here. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 7 - 19 19/06...

  • Page 82: Using Infrared

    Assignments on page 7-2. Note: If you do not have a Bluetooth radio installed, your IrDA port is always enabled. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > IrDA. 7 - 20 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 83: Sending Data

    115 Kbps. 1. Align the IrDA ports of both devices. When sending data from one Dolphin terminal to another, position both terminals so that the IrDA ports are facing each other directly. 2. Open the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    If the Beam Settings are not set to receive or you’ve aligned two IrDA ports and the terminal is still not receiving, go to Start > Programs > Infrared Receive. The terminal searches for the sending device. If the terminal cannot find the sending device, the following message appears: 7 - 22 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 85: Chapter 8 - Dolphin Homebase

    Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products in a Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.

  • Page 86: Front Panel

    AUX Battery LED COMM LED Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge its battery pack. The back of the terminal well features a saddle to accommodate the integrated pistol-grip handle.

  • Page 87: Back Panel

    HomeBase to a USB-compliant device. When the HomeBase is connected to the device, the terminal is connected to the device when seated in the terminal well. The Dolphin HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin to the USB signals of the host computer; see...

  • Page 88: Bottom Panel Dimensions

    Bottom Panel Dimensions 162.2 mm. (6.4 in.) 106 mm. (4.2 in.) 62 mm. 108 mm. (2.4 in.) (4.25 in.) 136.3 mm. (5.37 in.) 78 mm. (3.1 in.) 8 - 4 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 89: Powering The Dolphin Homebase

    ActiveSync communication (see ActiveSync Communication on page 8-7). Hand Held Products recommends that you leave the Dolphin HomeBase connected to its power source at all times, so that it is always ready to use. RS-232 Serial Connector...

  • Page 90: Charging The Main Battery

    Charging the Main Battery The Dolphin HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in less than four hours. To check battery power, see Power on page 6-11. As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion batteries.

  • Page 91: Activesync Communication

    2. The Dolphin terminal and the workstation automatically open ActiveSync to establish a connection. 3. The Dolphin HomeBase can now transfer data between the terminal and the host PC. If communication does not occur, check the port connections to ensure that the cradle is correctly configured.

  • Page 92: Rs-232 Cables

    Communication Equipment (DCE) or Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) device. The Dolphin HomeBase is configured as a DCE device. To communicate with another DCE device, use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable. To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or straight-through) RS-232 cable.

  • Page 93: Mounting The Dolphin Homebase

    Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase Set the Dolphin HomeBase on a dry, stable surface, such as a desktop or workbench near an electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the Dolphin HomeBase.

  • Page 94: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting A wall mount kit that contains a screws and a mounting bracket can be purchased separately. The bottom panel of the Dolphin HomeBase contains four rubber feet–one at each corner–that help keep it stable and secure when resting on a flat surface. Those rubber feet should be removed with pliers before wall mounting the Dolphin HomeBase.
  • Page 95 5. Using the appropriate screws, secure the mounting bracket to the wall or vertical surface as shown. Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 8 - 11 19/06...

  • Page 96: Dolphin Homebase Technical Specifications

    COMM LED on page 8-2. Agency Approvals Power Supply: UL listed, TUV licensed Power Supply compliant to FCC part 15 Class B Charging: CE Marking (EMC) Fire Retardant: UL 94-VO 8 - 12 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 97: Chapter 9 - Dolphin Quadcharger

    Dolphin QuadCharger Overview The Dolphin QuadCharger is a four-slot charging station that can charge a Li-ion battery in less than four hours. The fourth slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery and displays its resulting capacity.

  • Page 98: Inserting And Removing Battery Packs

    Toggle the power switch to turn the QuadCharger on and off. Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach the power supply to the QuadCharger. The universal power supply accepts input voltages between 90-265 volts. 9 - 2 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 99: Supplying Power To The Quadcharger

    Supplying Power to the QuadCharger Use the power adapter cable that comes with the Dolphin QuadCharger so that the input voltage is adjusted appropriately. 1. Locate the AC power adapter cable and plug it into the power source. 2. Connect the power cable to the power adapter.

  • Page 100: Using The Battery Analyzer

    3. Upon completion of the Analyze cycle, the Status LED lights solid green, and the Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs display the battery’s capacity. The Dolphin QuadCharger is accumulating battery pack information during the entire Analyze cycle. Do NOT remove the battery until the cycle has been completed.

  • Page 101: Mounting The Quadcharger

    Using the DIN Rail Most Dolphin peripherals have a DIN Rail (7.5 high X 35 wide mm) slot on the bottom panel to enable secure mounting. To mount the Dolphin QuadCharger, you slide the DIN Rail into the slot on the bottom panel. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or wall.

  • Page 102: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with your Dolphin QuadCharger, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems persist, please contact Technical Assistance (see page 11-1). Problem Issue The Status LED does not come on when Check the power connections on the Dolphin QuadCharger; make sure the I insert a battery pack into the Dolphin POWER switch is ON and the battery pack is properly seated.

  • Page 103: Dolphin Quadcharger Technical Specifications

    UL listed (UL 1950), TUV licensed (EN60 950STD) Power Supply compliant to FCC part 15 Class B Charging CE Marking (EMC); CISPR Pub 22, FCC Part 15 Class B Fire Retardant UL 94-VO Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 9 - 7 19/06...
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  • Page 105: Chapter 10 - Dolphin Cables

    As a result, Dolphin terminals may be connected to Dolphin cables indefinitely. Voltage All Dolphin power cables contain a power adapter that converts the voltage from the power source to 9.5 volts DC, which is the maximum voltage the terminal can receive.

  • Page 106: Using The Dolphin Power Cable

    Using the Dolphin Power Cable The Dolphin Power Cable connects the terminal to an external power source via the DC jack on the bottom panel of the pistol- grip handle. DC Power Jack (Pull back the rubber flap to gain access to the power jack.)

  • Page 107: Using The Dolphin Mobile Charger

    Using the Dolphin Mobile Charger The Dolphin Mobile Charger connects the terminal to a vehicle power source. This cable powers the terminal and charges the main battery pack. Terminal Connector Terminal Connector The terminal connector connects the communication cable to the mechanical...

  • Page 108: Using The Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable

    Using the Dolphin Charge/Comm Cable The Dolphin Charge/Comm cable charges the Dolphin terminal and communicates with a host PC. There are three connectors: one connects the terminal to an external power source, another to the host PC, and another to the terminal itself.
  • Page 109 After the terminal is connected to a power source and the host PC, you need to set up both the terminal and the host PC for ActiveSync communication. Setting up ActiveSync for the charge/comm cable is the same as for the Dolphin HomeBase, which also has a USB and an RS- 232 version. For details, see...

  • Page 110: Using The Dolphin Usb On-The-Go Cable

    The Dolphin USB On-The-Go (OTG) cable takes advantage of USB OTG technology, which allows you to connect USB devices together without needing a host PC. This means that you can connect a Dolphin terminal directly to a compatible printer and print.

  • Page 111: Chapter 11 - Customer Support

    You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.handheld.com. Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/ Second Draft 11 - 1 19/06...

  • Page 112: Online Technical Assistance

    POSSIBILITY OF SUCH INJURIES, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES. SOME STATES, PROVINCES, OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 11 - 2 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...

  • Page 113: How To Extend Your Warranty

    Hand Held Products extends these warranties only to the first end-users of the products. These warranties are non-transferable. The limited duration of the warranty for the Dolphin 7850 Series is as follows: • Terminals with an integrated imager are covered by a two-year limited warranty.
  • Page 114 11 - 4 Second Draft Dolphin® 7850 Series User’s Guide -9/19/06...
  • Page 116 Hand Held Products, Inc. 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 ™ 7850-UG Second Draft 9/19/2006...

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