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- Page 2 An implied license only exists for equipment, circuits, and subsystems contained in Symbol products. Symbol and the Symbol logo are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies, Inc. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Q u i c k Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8100 Series Terminal with Windows combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include: • Intel XScale application processor technology •... -
Page 4: Accessories
For the latest version of the Product Reference Guide, and for Quick Reference Guide translations, go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals. Accessories Each terminal requires one 1950 mAh lithium-ion battery. The following optional accessories are available from Symbol Technologies: • Cables - Serial/Charging cable - DEX cable... -
Page 5: Parts Of The Terminal
Q u i c k Parts of the Terminal FRONT VIEW Scan LED TFT LCD (color) Power button R e f e r e n c e Telephony receiver Scan trigger Audio connector Handstrap clip Backlight button Handstrap Microphone Scan trigger SIDE VIEW... - Page 6 Parts of the Terminal (continued) Stylus Handstrap clip Stylus silo Battery cover switch Battery compartment Battery door BACK VIEW Speaker IrDA port Reset button Battery lock switch Lithium-ion Battery door latches Flash card cover battery...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Q u i c k Parts of the Terminal (continued) 15-Pin Serial Port (terminals without scanner) Getting Started Before you can use your terminal, perform these basic setup procedures: • Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). • Install and charge the battery. •... -
Page 8: Removing A Compact Flash Card
2. Remove the flash card cover at the top of the battery compartment by pulling the top out, and lifting the cover up. 3. Insert the flash card into the compartment with the pins facing for- ward, and the main label facing down. It only fits one way. The two metal tabs on the locking mechanism will prevent you from pushing the card all the way in. -
Page 9: Installing The 1950 Mah Battery
Q u i c k Installing the 1950 mAh Battery Caution: Do not expose the battery to temperatures in excess of 140°F (60°C). Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short circuit the bat- tery. R e f e r e n c e... -
Page 10: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery for the First Time Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for a minimum of 12 hours, with the terminal off. Charge the battery using the Serial/Charging Cable or the appropriate cradle. -
Page 11: 15-Pin Serial Port Connector
Q u i c k Charging the Battery Using the Serial/Charging Cable 1. Insert the battery charging receptacle into the bottom of the terminal. 2. Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. 3. Plug the other end of the power cable into the battery charging re- ceptacle. -
Page 12: Attaching The Handstrap
Attaching the Handstrap Starting the Terminal Press the red Power button to turn the terminal on and off. Power button As the terminal initializes its Flash File System, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 30 seconds. When the Welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to continue to the Align screen. -
Page 13: Aligning The Screen
Q u i c k Aligning the Screen To align your terminal so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of your stylus: 1. Remove the stylus from its storage silo on the back of the terminal. 2. -
Page 14: Adjusting The Backlight
Adjusting the Backlight Keyboard Keys 28-key Function + “1” Function + “2” 37-key Function + “G” Function + “I” 47-key Function + “Y” Function + “W” Note: Backlight adjustments can be made on displays only (and are also adjust- able via software). Keyboard backlights cannot be adjusted. Using a Headset The terminal is equipped with an audio connector and a headset may be... -
Page 15: Using The Keyboard
Q u i c k Using the Keyboard Note: Key functions can be changed by an application. Your key- board may not function exactly as described. For more de- tailed keyboard information, refer to the PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Ref- erence Guide. - Page 16 Note: 1. Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key usage. 2.Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications. Alpha Backlight Caps/Shift Clear Cursor Enter/Escape...
- Page 17 Q u i c k Using the 37-Key Keyboard The 37-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 the gray number or white character on that key.
- Page 18 Note: 1. Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key usage. 2.Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications. Alpha Backlight Caps/Shift Clear Cursor keys: C, G, H, I...
- Page 19 Q u i c k 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 20 Note: 1. Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key usage. 2.Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications. Backlight Caps/Shift Clear Cursor keys: C, G, H, I Enter/Escape...
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Page 21: Using The Stylus
Q u i c k Using the Stylus Use the stylus as a mouse to select items and enter information. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. • Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. -
Page 22: 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 23 Q u i c k To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to this button to view input methods. When you use the input panel, your terminal anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel.
- Page 24 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 Using the Letter Recognizer 1.
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Page 25: Scanning
Q u i c k Scanning Terminals with an integrated laser scanner allow you to collect data by scanning 1-dimensional bar codes. Terminals with an integrated imager allow you to collect data by scanning 1-dimensional bar codes (including RSS) and 2-dimensional bar codes (including PDF417 and DataMatrix). -
Page 26: Capturing Still Images
2. Press either the right, left, or center scan trigger. (Center scan trig- gers vary with keypad types.) For terminals with a laser scanner, ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The green scan LED lights and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode. -
Page 27: Resetting Your Terminal
Q u i c k Resetting Your Terminal If your terminal stops responding to input, reset it. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset restarts the terminal and saves all stored records and entries. To perform a soft reset press and hold the Power button (for approximately five seconds) and release it as soon as the screen changes and the terminal begins to reboot. -
Page 28: Host Communications
To perform a hard reset on the terminal: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. While holding down the Function key, use the stylus (or similar ob- ject without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button. 3. Replace the battery cover and press the Power button. 4. -
Page 29: Maintaining The Terminal
Q u i c k Using the Cradle To communicate through the cradle: 1. Ensure all connections between the cradle and the host computer are secure. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your cradle for instructions on setting up the cradle. 2. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
• If the surface of the terminal screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. Troubleshooting Problem Terminal does not Lithium-ion bat- turn on. tery not charged. Lithium-ion bat- tery not installed properly. System crash. - Page 31 Q u i c k Problem Fail to communi- Distance from cate with IrDA printer is more printer. than 1 meter (39 inches). Obstruction inter- fered with com- munication. Application is not enabled to run IrDA printing. During data com- Terminal re- munication, no moved from cra-...
- Page 32 Problem Terminal turns it- Terminal is inac- self off. tive. Battery is deplet- Battery cover is removed. Terminal doesn’t Character strokes recognize my written incorrectly handwriting. with the stylus. Character strokes written on the wrong part of the LCD screen. Cause Your terminal turns off after a peri- od of inactivity.
- Page 33 Q u i c k Problem Lower- case and upper-case let- ters, and numbers written on the wrong parts of the LCD screen. Tapping the LCD screen not screen buttons or aligned correctly. icons does not activate the cor- responding fea- ture.
- Page 34 If the scanner stops emitting a la- ser beam when you press the trig- ger, check your battery level. Note: If the scanner is still not reading symbols, contact your dis- tributor or Symbol Technologies. Solution...
- Page 35 Q u i c k Problem Terminals with an integrated imager: The terminal The still Image does not save im- Capture program ages. is not enabled. Aim Target or Illu- Aim or Illumina- mination is not tion may be available. turned off.
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Page 36: End-User License Agreement
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Page 39: Battery Information
Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. R e f e r e n c e... - Page 40 Radio Modules The PDT 8100 series terminals may contain an approved radio module. These modules are identified below. • PDT 8133:Novatel CDPD Radio Module, Type: NRM-6831 • PDT 8137:Motorola G18 GSM/GPRS Radio Module, Type: G18 • PDT 8142:Symbol Compact Flash RLAN (2Mbps DSSS) radio card, Type(s): LA-302T •...
- Page 41 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling...
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Page 42: Power Supply
Note:Use only a Symbol-approved power supply 50-14000-107 output rated 9Vdc and minimum 2A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Hinweis:Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt Stromversorgung 50-14000-107 in den Ausgabe: 9Vdc und minimum 2A. Die Stromversorgung ist bescheinigt nach EN60950 mit SELV Ausgaben. - Page 43 Q u i c k Cell Phone/Terminal Warnings Safety on the Road When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. When using your wireless device / phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips: Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility;...
- Page 44 An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either in- stalled or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
- Page 45 Q u i c k Hearing Aid Compatibility This device is marked HAC showing compliance with the applicable requirements of FCC Part 68 and CS03-Part 5. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements-FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Note: the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Tested to comply...
- Page 46 • Italy requires a user license for outside usage. 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, 89/ 336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. Declaration of Conformities may be obtained from http:// www2.symbol.com/doc/.
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Page 47: Warranty
R e f e r e n c e Warranty (A) Warranty Symbol Technologies (hereafter “Seller”) hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by Seller in writing, provided the Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. -
Page 48: Service Information
Netherlands/Nederland South Africa Sweden/Sverige Latin America Sales Support Europe/Mid-East Distributor Operations For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals. Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300 1-800-653-5350 Canada 1-631-738-2400 0800 328 2424 Asia/Pacific 1-800-672-906 Austria/Österreich 7020-1718...