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Page 2 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 70-37544-03 Revision A —December 2000 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300...
Page 3: Product Reference Guide
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 70-37544-03 Revision A December 2000...
Page 4 Symbol Technologies, Inc., intellectual property rights. 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.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Getting Started with the SPT 1700 ........
Page 6 Configuring a GSM WAN Connection (SPT 1734 Only) ....... . 2-25 Chapter 3. Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal Introduction .
Page 7 Beaming Information to Other SPT 1700 Terminals ........
Page 8 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Chapter 7. Applications: Date Book Introduction ..............7-3 Opening the Date Book .
Page 9 Preparing Your Computer for a Modem HotSync Operation ......9-14 Preparing Your SPT 1700 Terminal for a Modem HotSync Operation ....9-15 Selecting the Conduits for a Modem HotSync Operation .
Page 10 Opening Mail on Your SPT 1700 Terminal ........
Page 11 HotSync Options ............12-21 Creating Special Filters.
Page 12 Locking Your SPT 1700 Terminal ........
Page 13 Scanning with the SPT 1700 ........
Page 14 Resetting Your SPT 1700 Terminal ........
Page 15: About This Guide
About This Guide Introduction The SPT 1700 product family is the next generation of pen-based, one- and two- dimensional bar code scanning, pocket-sized terminals which also offer a new ruggedized design, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and optional wireless local area networking capability.
Page 16 SPT 1734 SPT 1740 SPT 1742 SPT 1746 The SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide provides information about all the SPT 1700 Series terminals and its accessories. Performs 1- and 2-dimensional scanning and batch communication. Three memory configurations are available: •...
Page 17: Chapter Descriptions
• Chapter 1, Getting Started with the SPT controls on your SPT 1700 terminal, how to install and charge the battery, start your SPT 1700 terminal for the first time, and set up your Symbol Palm Terminal (SPT) Desktop software.
Page 18 • Chapter 21, Maintaining Your SPT 1700 take proper care of your SPT 1700 terminal and prolong battery life. This chapter also discusses how to reset your SPT 1700 terminal. • Appendix A, Using Expense Templates and Custom Expense illustrations of the four expense templates that come with the Symbol Palm Terminal (SPT) Desktop software.
Page 19: Notational Conventions
• “Terminal” refers to any model of SPT 1700. • “User” refers to anyone using an application on the SPT 1700. • “You” refers to the End User, System Administrator or Technical Support person using this manual as a reference to install, configure, operate, maintain and troubleshoot the SPT 1700.
Page 20: Service Information
70-38524-xx Service Information If you have a problem with the SPT 1700 equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given special directions.
Page 21: Symbol Support Centers
Symbol Place Winnersh Triangle, Berkshire RG41 5TP United Kingdom 0800 328 2424 (Inside UK) +44 208 945 7529 (Outside UK) Australia Symbol Technologies Pty. Ltd. 432 St. Kilda Road Melbourne, Victoria 3004 1-800-672-906 (Inside Australia) +61-3-9866-6044 (Outside Australia) Denmark Symbol Technologies AS...
Page 22 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Finland Oy Symbol Technologies Kaupintie 8 A 6 FIN-00440 Helsinki, Finland 9 5407 580 (Inside Finland) +358 9 5407 580 (Outside Finland) Germany Symbol Technologies GmbH Waldstrasse 68 D-63128 Dietzenbach, Germany 6074-49020 (Inside Germany)
Page 23: Warranty
Business Partner for service. Warranty Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Page 24: Warranty Coverage And Procedure
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Warranty Coverage and Procedure During the warranty period, Symbol will repair or replace defective products returned to Symbol’s manufacturing plant in the US. For warranty service in North America, call the Symbol Support Center at 1-800-659-2240.
Page 25 Getting Started with the SPT 1700 ........
Page 26 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide...
Page 27: Chapter 1. Getting Started With The Spt 1700
This chapter explains the physical buttons and controls on your SPT 1700 terminal, how to install and charge the battery, start your SPT 1700 Series terminal for the first time, set up your cradle and install your Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software.
Page 28: Parts Of The Spt 1700
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Parts of the SPT 1700 Front View WAN Antenna (SPT 1733/34 only) Scroll Button (Up and Down) Graffiti Input Area Applications Icon Menu Icon Power Button Left View Left Scan Trigger Laser Decode LED...
Page 29: Back View
Getting Started with the SPT 1700 Back View Stylus Infrared Port Handstrap Connector Stylus Silo Speaker Reset Button Battery Compartment Lithium-Ion Battery Battery Latch Battery Latch Battery Cover Handstrap Connector Bottom View Top View Scanner Exit Window Serial Port...
Page 30: Getting Started With The Spt 1700
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Getting Started with the SPT 1700 Before you can use your SPT 1700, perform the basic set up procedures covered on the following pages. Specifically: • Set up the cradle (optional) • Install and charge the battery •...
Page 31 The battery is fully charged after approximately two hours. To perform serial host communication using the cable, plug the other end of the cable into an available communication port on the back of the host computer. Getting Started with the SPT 1700 Synchronization/ Charging Cable...
Page 32 Note: You may require a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter, p/n 160-0072 to connect the cable to the serial port on the back of your computer. Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure about the location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the user’s...
Page 33 Note: You may require a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter, p/n 160-0072 to connect the cable to the serial port on the back of your computer. Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure about the location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the user’s...
Page 34 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure about the location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the user’s manual supplied with the computer.
Page 35 Software must be installed and running on the host computer. VCD 1700 Series Vehicle Cradle The SPT 1700 provides a serial port at the bottom of the terminal. When you insert a terminal into a VCD 1700 cradle, it connects to the cradle’s serial port. The terminal can then use the cradle’s serial port to communicate with an external device.
Page 36 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide T o Vehicle Power Source To External Device Note: The external device must use an RS-232 serial connection limited to TXD, RXD, RTS and CTS data lines. It must also have its own power supply, as the cradle’s serial port does not provide power.
Page 37: Installing The Battery
Installing the Battery To install the battery in your SPT 1700: 1. Open the latches on the battery cover and lift it away from the SPT 1700. Latch 2. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment, making sure it snaps into place.
Page 38: Charging The Battery
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Charging the Battery Before using your SPT 1700 for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery. The terminal’s battery can be charged using the Cradle, the Synchronization/Charging Cable, or the Universal Battery Charger (UBC). For instructions on using the UBC to charge your batteries, refer to the Quick Reference Guide which came with your UBC.
Page 39: Attaching The Handstrap
Charging LED Attaching the Handstrap The SPT 1700 has an optional handstrap which increases comfort when holding the terminal for extended periods of time. To attach the handstrap to the back of the terminal: 1. Thread the metal piece through the metal handstrap connection on the back of the terminal.
Page 40: Starting The Spt 1700
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the terminal. 2. Hold down the power button on the front of the SPT 1700 terminal. 3. While holding down the power button, use the tip of the stylus to gently press the reset button on the back of the terminal.
Page 41 Calibrating the Screen The first time you start your SPT 1700 (or after a hard reset), the calibration screen displays. Follow the steps in this section to align the internal circuitry of your SPT 1700 with its touch-sensitive screen. Note: If your SPT 1700 unit came pre-loaded with a custom software application, you may not need to calibrate your screen, in which case you will not see the calibration screen.
Page 42: Setting The Time
The General Preferences screen is the first screen to display after you align the digitizer on your SPT 1700 terminal. Note: If the General Preferences screen is not on your SPT 1700 terminal screen, you may have pressed one of the application buttons on the front panel.
Page 43: Setting The Current Date
4. Tap the AM or PM box to select the time of day. Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal can also display time based on a 24-hour clock. Refer to 5. Tap the OK button to close the Set Time screen and return to the General Preferences screen.
Page 44: Configuring The Spectrum24 Network (Spt 174X Only)
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Tap a month box to select the current month. 4. Tap the current date to close the Set Date screen and return to the General Preferences screen. Note: You do not need to adjust the other General Preference settings at this time.
Page 45: Using The Spt 1700
Using the Power Button/Backlight Control The power button turns the SPT 1700 on and off. This button also serves as your backlight control for low-light conditions. With the unit on, press and hold the power button for approximately 2 seconds to turn the backlight on and off.
Page 46: Writing With The Stylus
Using the Onscreen Keyboard You can activate the on-screen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers on your SPT 1700. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the on-screen keyboard. To use the on-screen keyboard: 1.
Page 47: Icon Descriptions
Series terminal to your computer. Although using Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software is optional, when you use it with your SPT 1700 Series terminal and the built-in HotSync technology, you can fully synchronize the information on your SPT 1700 Series terminal with the information on your computer.
Page 48: System Requirements
• Connect the cradle to your computer. • If you have placed your SPT 1700 terminal in the cradle, remove it during software installation. • Exit all programs, including those that run automatically at startup, such as fax...
Page 49 If not, navigate to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on setup.exe. The Welcome Screen displays. 3. Follow the directions as the installation program guides you through the install process. Getting Started with the SPT 1700 1-25...
Page 50 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 1-26...
Page 51 Chapter Contents Introduction ..............2-3 Configuring a Spectrum24 Connection (SPT 174x Only) .
Page 52 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide...
Page 53: Chapter 2. Network Setup
Introduction Wireless networks allow SPT 1700 series terminals to communicate wirelessly, and to send captured data “real time” to a host device. Terminals and their supported network types are: Before a terminal can be used on a Spectrum24 LAN, your facility must be set up with the equipment required to run the network and the terminal must be properly configured.
Page 54 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Note: Refer to Network Preferences Menu Commands details about using the Network Preferences menu options. 3. Tap the Service pick list and select Spectrum24, then tap Details. The Spectrum24 Preferences screen displays: Enter the following information: 4.
Page 55 a. To manually enter the IP address information for this terminal, deselect Use DHCP and tap Settings. The IP Settings screen displays: b. Enter the IP address, Subnet mask, and Gateway address for this terminal. Tap each field to display a keypad for selection of the address information. Each part of the four-part address must be in the range of 0-255;...
Page 56 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Tap the Primary and Secondary DNS fields to display a keypad to enter the address information for these fields. Each part of the four-part address must be in the range of 0-255; numbers are the only allowable characters in these fields. Ask your Internet Service Provider or System Administrator for the correct Primary or Secondary DNS numbers.
Page 57 Encrypt Len Keys 1 - 4 Note: Symbol Technologies recommends using the default settings, as they have been set to maximize the performance of the SPT 1746. 8. Tap Done when configuration is complete, then tap OK to return to the Spectrum24 Preferences screen.
Page 58: Configuring A Cdpd Wan Connection (Spt 1733 Only)
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Configuring a CDPD WAN Connection (SPT 1733 Only) Before the SPT 1733 terminal can be used, you need to be activated on a CDPD network. All CDPD identification and address information is entered through the Preferences application on the SPT 1733 terminal.
Page 59 Note: If this is not the first time you are accessing the Merlin Modem Manager, Tap the menu. At any time, you can choose to cancel the Setup Wizard and exit back to the Application Launcher by tapping the Cancel button. If you do choose to cancel, the Setup Wizard will be displayed the next time that the Modem Manager is selected.
Page 60 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Tap Other if you need to enter a Service Provider Interface number representing a different carrier. The following screen displays: 4. Enter the SPI number and tap Done. 5. The Network Provider screen reappears. Tap Next to continue.
Page 61 8. Tap Next to continue. The Contact A Provider screen displays: You are informed that you will need an IP address and two DNS addresses from your Network Provider before continuing. Tap Next to continue. 9. The Settings screen displays: 10.
Page 62 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 11. Once the modem has been configured, the Auto Config screen displays: Tap to attempt connection with the network now Tapping either button displays the Check Network screen as the modem attempts to register.
Page 63: Maintenance Screens And Menus
Maintenance Screens and Menus The SPT 1733 terminal includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to configure and check the status of your modem. This section explains the menu commands specific to the Merlin Modem Manager. Quick Status Screen The initial Merlin Modem Manager screen displays numerous modem parameters.
Page 64 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Setting RF Channel Shows the CDPD channel that is currently active. If the unit is not registered or is searching for a channel, the value displayed will be either "Searching A" or "Searching B”, depending on the state of the modem.
Page 65: Merlin Menu Options
Merlin Menu Options Tapping the Menu key provides a series of menus. Merlin Modem Manager software supports shortcuts to access any of the menus. The following are the available menu options. Merlin Menu Disconnect Terminates the active Network session with the modem. If disconnected, the Merlin Modem Manager can no longer perform 3-second updates.
Page 66: Advanced Menu
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Advanced Menu Config (Configuration) Status Terminal Ping Configuration Screen 2-16 Displays the network connection configuration screen, allowing you to make the desired changes or refinements to your network settings. Refer to on page 2-16 for detailed information.
Page 67 You can select any of the buttons, or triggers, and modify their settings. Note that none of your changes will become active until you tap the Save button. When Save is selected, you are provided with the Disconnecting and Reconnecting screens, indicating that the settings are being saved and the modem is being reset with the new settings.
Page 68 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Sleep Mode pick list Enabled The modem will attempt to enter a low-power mode if it is not required to carry out any communications with a Network. The modem may respond sluggishly to the first communication request when it is required again.
Page 69 Service ID Pref pick list Only SvcID The modem will attempt to detect only the system in the Service ID parameters for registration. This is useful in cases where the user wishes to prevent roaming to any other system but his home one.
Page 70: Status Screen
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Status Screen The Status screen shows modem information which is updated every 3 seconds.This screen was designed to assist support personnel in diagnosing problems with your modem. If a problem develops, the Symbol Support Center (Refer to page -xix for contact information) will find the information displayed here of importance.
Page 71 RSSI Entry is the signal strength measured on the current channel. During the SEARCH phase of operation, this value may vary according to the channel on which an attempt will be made. When ACQ'D, the signal strength measurement should remain somewhat constant.
Page 72 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Terminal Screen The Terminal provides an internal terminal emulator for communication with the modem, allowing users to further customize the operation of their modem based on the AT command set. To begin a terminal session: 1.
Page 73 Ping Screen From this screen you can send a PING request to another network device whose network address you already know. This is useful to verify network connectivity. As with other PING applications, you must enter the IP address of the other network device in the IP field and then select the desired payload size.
Page 74: Help Menu
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Help Menu The Help menu shows basic information about your modem, modem driver, and Merlin application. Modem Info Driver Info About 2-24 Displays the Quick Status screen. Refer to details. Displays the version of the modem driver.
Page 75: Configuring A Gsm Wan Connection (Spt 1734 Only)
5. Enter a name for the connection (i.e., GSM modem) and select GSM Driver to Modem as the Connection Method. Refer to Preparing Your SPT 1700 Terminal for a Modem HotSync Operation page 9-15 for additional information about this screen. 6. Tap the OK button, followed by the Done button.
Page 76 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 2-26...
Page 77 Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal Chapter Contents Introduction ..............3-3 Applications .
Page 78 Beaming Information to Other SPT 1700 Terminals ........
Page 79: Chapter 3. Working With Your Spt 1700 Terminal
SPT 1700 terminal. Applications Your SPT 1700 terminal is equipped with a variety of applications which display in the Applications Launcher. Use the Applications Launcher to open any application installed on your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 80: Changing The Applications Launcher Display Format
Switching Applications When working in any application, you can tap the panel to switch to any other application. Your SPT 1700 terminal saves your work in the current application and displays it when you return to the current screen. Writing Capital Letters With...
Page 81: Setting Preferences For Applications
You can assign your applications to categories and then choose to display a single category or all your applications. To display applications by category: 1. Tap the icon on the SPT 1700 terminal screen to open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the icon to open the Applications Launcher menus.
Page 82: Writing Graffiti With The Stylus
This section explains the basics of Graffiti, and how to make strokes in the Graffiti writing area. Your SPT 1700 terminal also includes Giraffe — a game you can use to practice writing Graffiti. Refer to Installing Games Giraffe.
Page 83: Writing Letters With Graffiti
Graffiti includes any character you can type on a standard keyboard. The Graffiti strokes closely resemble those of the regular alphabet which makes it quick and easy to learn. For example, the following Graffiti strokes are portions of the regular alphabet equivalents. Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal memo cursor...
Page 84 (Do not draw the heavy dot; it is there only as a guideline). • Most characters require only a single stroke. When you lift the stylus from the Graffiti writing area, your SPT 1700 terminal recognizes and displays the text character immediately. •...
Page 85 5. Lift the stylus from the screen at the end of the stroke shape. That’s all there is to it! When you lift the stylus from the screen, your SPT 1700 terminal recognizes your stroke immediately and prints the letter at the insertion point on the screen.
Page 86 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Graffiti Tips When writing with Graffiti, keep these tips in mind: • Accuracy improves when you write large characters. Draw strokes that nearly fill the Graffiti writing area. • To delete characters, simply set the insertion point to the right of the character you want to delete and make the backspace stroke (a line from right to left) in the Graffiti writing area.
Page 87 The Graffiti Alphabet Letter Space Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal Strokes Letter Back Space Strokes 3-11...
Page 88: Writing Numbers With Graffiti
Caps Lock Tip: When Caps Lock is active, an underlined “up arrow” symbol displays in the lower-right corner of the SPT 1700 terminal screen. To return to lowercase, make the Caps Shift stroke. Writing Numbers With Graffiti Writing numbers with Graffiti is similar to writing letters, except that you make the character strokes on the right-hand side (numbers side) of the Graffiti writing area.
Page 89: Writing Punctuation Marks With Graffiti
Punctuation Shift and a dot displays to show it is active. The next stroke you make with the stylus creates a punctuation mark. Symbol Period Comma Apostrophe Question Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal Strokes Number Punctuation shift Stroke Symbol Dash —...
Page 90: Writing Symbols And Extended Characters
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Exclamation Additional Graffiti Punctuation Note: When Punctuation Shift is active, you can make a symbol stroke anywhere in the Graffiti writing area (the letters or numbers side). Writing Symbols and Extended Characters All symbols and extended characters begin with the stroke in the Graffiti writing area of your...
Page 91: Writing Accented Characters
Note: You must write these non-English characters in the left side of the Graffiti writing area. Navigation Strokes In addition to character symbols, Graffiti includes special strokes that you can use to navigate within text or fields in your SPT 1700 terminal applications. 3-15...
Page 92: Graffiti Shortcuts
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Navigation Command Move cursor right Move cursor left Previous field (Address Book only) Next Field (Address Book only) Open Address Record (Address Book only) Graffiti ShortCuts Graffiti’s ShortCuts are similar to the Glossary or Autotext features of some word processors and make entering commonly used words or phrases quick and easy.
Page 93: Using The On-Screen Keyboard
Using the On-Screen Keyboard You can activate the on-screen keyboard any time you need to enter text or numbers on your SPT 1700 terminal as an alternative to Graffiti. Note that you cannot enter Graffiti characters while using the on-screen keyboard.
Page 94 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Tap the left target to open the Alpha keyboard, or tap the right target to open the Numeric keyboard. Tap here for letters keyboard Caps lock Caps shift Numeric Tap here to display Numeric keyboard 4.
Page 95: Using Application Controls
Using Application Controls SPT 1700 applications include several types of controls. Once you become familiar with these controls, you can easily select options and navigate through your SPT 1700 terminal applications. The following table lists the controls and how to use them.
Page 96: Using Menus
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Using Menus Menus are a special set of commands available in most of your SPT 1700 terminal applications (Memo Pad, Date Book, etc.). The exact commands that display in the menus depend on the application that is currently running on your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 97: Graffiti Menu Commands
The menus and menu commands available depend on the application currently running on your SPT 1700 terminal, and vary depending on which part of the application is currently on the screen. Using the Memo Pad application as an example, the menus are different for the Memo List screen and the Memo screen.
Page 98 Copies the selected text and stores it temporarily in the memory of your SPT 1700 terminal. You can paste the copied text into another area of the application or into a different application.
Page 99: Choosing Fonts
Choosing Fonts In most of your SPT 1700 terminal applications, you can change the font style to make the text on the screen easier to read. You can even choose a different font style for each application that supports this feature.
Page 100: Using Categories
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Tap the OK button to close the screen and return to the application with the new font style. Small font Large font Bold font Using Categories Categories can help you group Address entries, To Do items, Memos, and Expense application records for easy review.
Page 101: Using Categories In Lists
Note: The use of categories is optional. You do not need to assign categories to use SPT 1700 terminal applications. To assign a category to an entry: 1. Tap a To Do item, Memo, Expense record or an Address Book entry.
Page 102: Defining A New Category
3. Repeat the previous steps, and tap All in the category pick list to restore the list of all Address Book entries. Tip: Pressing the application button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal toggles through the available categories.
Page 103: Renaming Categories
You can also use the Edit Categories screen to change the names of any existing category. To change the name of an Address Book category: 1. Tap the category pick list in the upper-right corner of the screen. Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal 3-27...
Page 104 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Tap the Edit Categories item to open the Edit Categories screen. 3. Tap the category that you want to rename, then tap the Rename button to open another Edit Categories screen. 4. Enter the new name that you want to assign to the category, and tap the OK button to close the Edit Categories screen.
Page 105: Attaching Notes
Attaching Notes SPT 1700 terminal applications (except the Memo Pad) enable you to attach a note to an entry. A note is anything that you want to write, and can be up to several thousand characters long. For example, if you have an appointment in the Date Book application, you could attach a note with directions to the location.
Page 106: Marking Private Entries
The Private Records screen displays: Beaming Information to Other SPT 1700 Terminals Your SPT 1700 terminal is equipped with an IR (infrared) port that can “beam” information to other compatible printers and terminals. The IR port is located on the back of the terminal.
Page 107 To receive beamed information: 1. Turn on your SPT 1700 terminal. 2. Point the IR port directly at the IR port of the transmitting SPT 1700 terminal to open the Beam Status screen. 3. Tap the Yes button to accept the transmission.
Page 108: Scanning With The Spt 1700
The Beam Receive pick list gives you the options of On or Off. Scanning with the SPT 1700 The SPT 1700 has an integrated laser bar code scanner which, if your unit is configured to use scanning input, allows you to collect data by scanning bar codes.
Page 109: Using The Find Command
Chapter 4 Finding Information With Your SPT 1700 Terminal Chapter Contents Introduction ..............4-3 Using the Find Command .
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Page 111: Introduction
Phone Lookup command. Using the Find Command The Find command locates any text that you specify and is available in any SPT 1700 terminal application. You can search for whole words or the beginning letters of a word. The Find command searches all the data on your SPT 1700 terminal and lists which applications contain the text.
Page 112: Using Phone Lookup
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Note: As your SPT 1700 terminal searches for the text, you can tap the Stop button to stop the search at any time. For instance, if the entry you want displays before your SPT 1700 terminal finishes the search.
Page 113: Phone Lookup Tips
The Phone Lookup feature also works for selected text. Drag to highlight the text, and then write the Phone Lookup Command stroke “/L.” Your SPT 1700 terminal replaces the selected text and adds the phone number to the name that it finds.
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Page 115 Working with Address Book Entries ..........5-6 Beaming Address Entries to Other SPT 1700 Terminals ......5-10 Address Book Menu Commands .
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Page 117: Chapter 5. Applications: Address Book
Opening the Address Book To open the Address Book: 1. Press the Address Book button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal to open the Address Book and display a record list. Tip: Press the Address Book button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have records.
Page 118: Address Book Entries
Creating an Address Book Entry You can create Address Book entries on your SPT 1700 terminal, or use the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software to create Address Book entries on your computer and download the entries to your SPT 1700 terminal with the next HotSync operation. Refer to Applications: HotSync®...
Page 119 3. Enter the last name of the person you want to add to your Address Book. Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal automatically capitalizes the first letter of each field (except numeric and e-mail fields). You do not have to use the Graffiti capital stroke to capitalize the first letter of the name.
Page 120: Deleting An Address Book Entry
3. Edit the record as necessary. Working with Address Book Entries Your SPT 1700 terminal enables you to quickly find your Address Book entries, group them by category, and display the entries by name or company name. You can also choose the type of information you want your entries to include and exchange Address Book information with other SPT 1700 terminal users.
Page 121 Looking Up Address Book Entries When working with the Address Book, the scroll button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal makes it easy to navigate among your address entries. In the Address List screen, the scroll button moves up or down an entire screen of address entries. If you hold down the scroll button, you accelerate the scrolling so that it displays every third screen.
Page 122 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To choose other types of phone numbers in an Address Book entry: 1. Tap the Address Book entry. 2. Tap the Edit button to display the Address Edit screen for that entry. 3. Tap the pick list next to the label you want to change.
Page 123 To sort the entries in the Address List screen: 1. Display the Address List screen. 2. Tap the icon to open the Address Book menus. 3. Tap Preferences from the Options menu to open the Address Book Preferences screen. 4. Tap the setting that you want for the Address List screen. 5.
Page 124: Beaming Address Entries To Other Spt 1700 Terminals
Hide this entry when the security features are turned on. Beaming Address Entries to Other SPT 1700 Terminals The IR port on your SPT 1700 terminal enables you to beam the following Address Book entries to other SPT 1700 terminals: •...
Page 125: Address Book Menu Commands
Address Book menus. 4. Tap Beam Category from the Record menu to beam the entries in the current category to another SPT 1700 terminal through the IR port. Address Book Menu Commands The Address Book includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to perform common file and editing tasks.
Page 126: Record Menu
Delete Address Opens an alert screen prompting you to confirm deletion of the current entry. Tap the OK button to delete the entry from your SPT 1700 terminal, or tap the Cancel button to close the alert screen and keep the entry.
Page 127: Options Menu
Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on screen: Address List Font Opens the Select Font screen where you can choose a different font (text) style for your Address Book entries. Refer to Choosing Fonts Preferences Opens the Address Book Preferences screen.
Page 128 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Rename Enables you to define custom field names. Each Address Book Custom Fields entry contains four “custom fields” that you can rename. Any changes you make to the names of the custom fields display in all of your Address Book entries.
Page 129: Opening The Calculator
Applications: Calculator Chapter Contents Introduction ..............6-3 Opening the Calculator .
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Page 131: Introduction
Introduction The Calculator enables you to perform basic mathematical calculations. You can also store and retrieve values in the Calculator’s memory. Opening the Calculator To open the Calculator: 1. Tap the icon. Using the Calculator Screen The Calculator performs general mathematical functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Page 132: Calculator Menu Commands
The Calculator supports Copy and Paste commands. You can use these commands to copy a value from the Calculator and paste it into another application on your SPT 1700 terminal. Similarly, you can copy values from other applications on your SPT 1700 terminal, such as Expense, and paste the values into the Calculator.
Page 133: Recent Calculations
Recent Calculations The Recent Calculations command enables you to review the last series of calculations, and is particularly useful for confirming a series of “chain” calculations. To display the Recent Calculations: 1. Tap the icon to open the Calculator menus. 2.
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Page 135 Applications: Date Book Chapter Contents Introduction ..............7-3 Opening the Date Book .
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Page 137: Chapter 7. Applications: Date Book
Attach notes to individual events for a description or clarification of the entry in your Date Book. Opening the Date Book To open the Date Book, press the Date Book button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal. Tip: Press the Date Book button repeatedly to cycle through the Day, Week, Month and Agenda Views.
Page 138: Using The Date Book
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Date Book Each entry in the Date Book is called an event, any kind of activity that you associate with a day. When the Date Book screen first displays, it shows the current date and a list of times for a normal business day.
Page 139 Note: You can also open the Set Time screen to select a start time by writing a number on the number side of the Graffiti writing area. No event can be selected. 4. Tap the time columns on the right side of the Set Time screen to set the Start Time. Tap to set an all day meeting Tap to change a...
Page 140 • Press the scroll button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal to scroll to another day. Press the upper half of the button to move to the previous day or the lower half to move to the next day.
Page 141 To schedule an untimed event: 1. Select the date that you want for the event as described in the previous section, schedule a timed event for another day: 2. Tap New to open the Set Time screen. 3. Tap OK, so that no start or end times are defined for the new event. Note: You can also create a new untimed event by making sure no event is selected, then writing letters in the Graffiti writing area.
Page 142: Rescheduling An Event
OK button to confirm your selection and close the Set Time screen. Rescheduling an Event You can easily make changes to your schedule with your SPT 1700 terminal. To reschedule an event: 1. Tap the event (not the time of the event) you want to reschedule.
Page 143 (beginning) of the day of the untimed event. No audible alarm sounds for an untimed event; instead, the reminder message displays on the screen of the SPT 1700 terminal. For example, you could create a reminder for an untimed event that occurs on February 4th.
Page 144: Scheduling Repeating Events
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To dismiss an alarm using the Snooze option: 1. When the alarm goes off, the alarm screen displays: Scheduling Repeating Events The Repeat function enables you to schedule events that recur at regular intervals. A birthday is a good example of an event that repeats annually.
Page 145 Considerations for the Repeat Function • If you change the start date of a repeating event, your SPT 1700 terminal calculates the number of days you have moved the event, then automatically changes the end date to maintain the duration of the repeating event.
Page 146: Marking A Private Event
Marking a Private Event You can designate a specific event as “private.” When you activate the Security features, your SPT 1700 terminal hides all private entries and you must enter a password to display them on the screen. To mark an event as private: 1.
Page 147: Changing The Date Book View
Changing the Date Book View In addition to displaying the calendar for a specific day, you can also display your Date Book by the week, month, and agenda. To toggle through the different views, press the Date Book button repeatedly to display the next view or select one of the Date Book View icons.
Page 148 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Previous week Week View button 3. Tap any of the events to show a description of the event. Tips for Using Week View • To reschedule an event, tap and drag the event to a different time or day.
Page 149: Working In Month View
Spotting Event Conflicts in Week View With the ability to define specific start and end times for any event, it’s possible to schedule events that overlap (an event that starts before a previous event finishes). In this case, any event conflict (time overlap) displays in the Week View as overlapping bars.
Page 150: Working In Agenda View
When the Month View is on the screen, you can use the scroll button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal to move between months. Press the upper half of the button to display the previous month, or press the lower half to display the next month.
Page 151: Date Book Menu Commands
You must tap an event before you use the Delete Event command. Tap the OK button to delete the event from your SPT 1700 terminal, or tap the Cancel button to close the alert screen and keep the event.
Page 152 Opens an alert screen, prompting you to confirm that you want to purge events older than a certain time period — based on the current date on the internal clock on the SPT 1700 terminal. You can use the Purge command to conserve memory on your SPT 1700 terminal. The default setting for the Purge alert is to “Save archive copy on PC.”...
Page 153: Options Menu
Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on screen. Font Opens the Select Font screen where you can choose a different font (text) style for your Date Book entries. Refer to page 3-23 for details. Preferences Enables you to set the range of times that display in the Date Book, and to automatically activate alarms for each event.
Page 154 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Display Options Allows you to change the Date Book’s appearance and which events display. • Show Time Bars. Activates the time bars that display in the Day View. The time bars show the duration of an event and illustrate event conflicts.
Page 155 Applications: Expense Chapter Contents Introduction ..............8-3 Opening Expense .
Page 156 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide...
Page 157: Chapter 8. Applications: Expense
• Sort your expenses by date or expense type. • Transfer your expense information to a Microsoft or later) on your computer. (Microsoft Excel is not included with the SPT 1700 package.) Opening Expense To open Expense: 1. Tap the icon to open the Applications Launcher.
Page 158: Using Expense
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Using Expense Expense enables you to record the date, expense type and the amount that you spent. You can sort your expense items into categories or add other information that you want to associate with the item.
Page 159: Changing The Expense Item Date
Changing the Expense Item Date Initially, expense items display with the date you enter them on your SPT 1700 terminal. You can use the Expense application to change the date associated with any expense item. To change the date of an expense item: 1.
Page 160 3. Select any of the following options: Category Defines the category for the Expense item. Your SPT 1700 terminal provides two sample categories, New York and Paris, to show how you might sort your expenses according to different business trips.
Page 161 Currency Enables you to choose the type of currency used to pay the expense item. The default currency unit is defined in the Preferences screen (refer to chapter). You can also display up to four other common types of currency. Refer to for details.
Page 162: Customizing The Currency Pick List
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Customizing the Currency Pick List You can select the currencies and symbols that display in the Currency pick list. To customize the Currency pick list: 1. Tap the Currency pick list in the Receipt Details screen, then tap the Edit Currencies selection to open the Select Currencies screen.
Page 163: Show Options
Show Options The Show Options define the sort order and other settings that relate to your expense items. To open the Show Options screen: 1. Tap the Show button in the Expense List to open the Show Options screen. 2. Select any of the following options: Sort By Sorts the Expense entries by date or expense type.
Page 164: Transferring Your Data To Microsoft Excel
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Transferring Your Data to Microsoft Excel After you enter your expenses into the Expense application on your SPT 1700 terminal, the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software allows you to view and print the data with your computer.
Page 165 4. Define an end date for the expense report in the End Date area. Note: If you do not specify an end date, all expense entries for the selected categories display — up to the date of the last HotSync operation with your SPT 1700 terminal. Applications: Expense Click to select...
Page 166: Viewing Your Expense Report In Microsoft Excel
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Click the Print button to display the expense report in the Print Preview screen. 6. Click the Print button in the Microsoft Excel window to print your expense report. Viewing your Expense Report in Microsoft Excel To view your Expense data in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet: 1.
Page 167 Note: If you start Expense from the Start menu (instead of Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop), first choose your SPT 1700 terminal user name. 3. Click the expense category that you want to use. Tip: You can press Shift+click to select multiple categories. If you want to view the expenses associated with all of your Expense categories, click the All button in the Categories area.
Page 168: Using Expense Report Templates
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Click the Create button to display a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet containing your Expense data. At this point, your Expense data displays in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet form. You can enter information, make formatting changes and save and print the file in the normal manner.
Page 169: Expense Menu Commands
This section explains the menu commands that are specific to the Expense application. Refer to Using Menus on page 3-20 for information about menu commands that are common to all of your SPT 1700 terminal applications. Applications: Expense Enter name and other information Choose expense...
Page 170: Record Menu
You must tap an item before you can use the Delete Item command. Tap the OK button to delete the item from your SPT 1700 terminal, or tap the Cancel button to close the alert screen and keep the item.
Page 171: Options Menu
Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on screen. Preferences Activates the Preferences screen, which is used to activate the automatic fill feature and to set the default currency symbol. • • Custom Enables you to define additional currency symbols Currencies for the Expense application.
Page 172 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To define a custom currency symbol: 1. Choose Custom Currencies from the Options menu to open the Custom Currencies screen. 2. Tap one of the four Country boxes to open the Currency Properties screen.
Page 173 Preparing Your Computer for a Modem HotSync Operation ......9-14 Preparing Your SPT 1700 Terminal for a Modem HotSync Operation ....9-15 Selecting the Conduits for a Modem HotSync Operation .
Page 174 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide...
Page 175: Chapter 9. Applications: Hotsync
Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop display in both places after a HotSync operation. HotSync technology synchronizes only the needed portions of files, thus reducing synchronization time. You can synchronize your data by connecting your SPT 1700 terminal directly to your computer with either the single- or four-slot serial cradle or Synchronization/Charging Cable, or indirectly with a modem or network.
Page 176 3. Click Local from the HotSync Manager menu to indicate that you are using the cradle or the synchronization/charging cable to synchronize. 4. Turn on the SPT 1700 terminal and slide it into the cradle. Conducting Wireless HotSync Operations Symbol Palm Terminal...
Page 177 Tip: The curved edge on the bottom of the SPT 1700 terminal should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly.
Page 178: Using User Profiles
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 6. Enter a user name for your SPT 1700 terminal and click the OK button to open the HotSync Progress dialog and start the synchronization process. Important: Every SPT 1700 terminal should have a unique name. Never try to synchronize more than one SPT 1700 terminal to the same user name.
Page 179 To create a User Profile: 1. Open the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software. 2. Click Users from the Tools menu to open the Users dialog. 3. Click the Profiles button to open the Profiles dialog. 4. Click the New button to open the New Profile dialog. 5.
Page 180: Using File Link
Users dialog. 2. Click the Profiles button to open the Profiles dialog. 3. Choose the Profile that you want to load on the SPT 1700 terminal, and click the OK button to open the following alert dialog: 4.
Page 181: Conducting A Local Hotsync Operation
After you complete the first HotSync operation, the HotSync process is even faster and easier! To conduct a local HotSync operation: 1. Insert the SPT 1700 terminal in the cradle, or connect the synchronization/charging cable. 2. Start the HotSync Manager.
Page 182 Tip: If you’re not sure which option to use, use the Always available default setting. 3. Click the Local tab to display the settings for the connection between your computer and the SPT 1700 cradle or synchronization cable, and adjust the options as needed.
Page 183 As Fast As Possible rate first, and adjust downward if you experience problems. This setting allows the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop and SPT 1700 terminal to find and use the fastest speed. 4. Click the Modem tab to display the Modem settings and adjust the options as needed.
Page 184: Customizing Hotsync Application Settings
The only reason you might want to change these settings is to overwrite data on either your SPT 1700 terminal or Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop, or to avoid synchronizing a particular type of file because you don’t use it.
Page 185 Tip: You can also click the HotSync command on the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop menu bar to open the HotSync Manager menu. 2. Click Custom from the HotSync menu to open the Custom dialog. 3. Select the appropriate user name from the drop-down list. 4.
Page 186: Conducting A Hotsync Operation Via Modem
8. Click the OK button to close the Change HotSync Action dialog and activate your settings. Conducting a HotSync Operation via Modem You can use a modem to synchronize your SPT 1700 terminal when you are away from your computer. Note: You must first conduct an initial local HotSync operation using any of the SPT 1700 cradles before you perform a modem HotSync operation.
Page 187: Preparing Your Spt 1700 Terminal For A Modem Hotsync Operation
Selecting HotSync Setup Options screen. Preparing Your SPT 1700 Terminal for a Modem HotSync Operation To prepare your SPT 1700 terminal for a modem HotSync operation: 1. Tap the icon to open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the icon to open the HotSync screen.
Page 188: Selecting The Conduits For A Modem Hotsync Operation
Tip: You can enter a comma in the field to introduce a “pause” in the dialing sequence. 7. If the phone line you’re using for the SPT 1700 terminal has “Call Waiting,” select the Disable call waiting check box to avoid an interruption during the modem HotSync operation.
Page 189: Performing A Hotsync Operation Via Modem
Note: If you are not using a PalmPilot modem, you need a special modem cable and an external modem. Connect one end of the special modem cable to the serial connector on the SPT 1700 terminal and the other end to the external modem. Do not attempt to use other kinds of cables, even if they appear to be similar.
Page 190: Conducting Wireless Hotsync Operations
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Conducting Wireless HotSync Operations Using HotSync you can take advantage of the LAN and WAN connectivity available in business environments. You can dial in to a network or use a cradle that is connected to any computer on your LAN or WAN (provided that the computer connected to the cradle also has HotSync installed, your computer is on, and the HotSync Manager is running).
Page 191: Performing A Spectrum24 Hotsync
The Primary PC Setup screen displays: The information required for this screen is located by selecting the TCP/IP button on the Network tab of the HotSync Manager on the machine you are hotsyncing to. Copy down the Primary PC Name, Primary PC address, and the Subnet mask, and enter that information manually on the above screen.
Page 192: Performing A Cdpd Hotsync
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Verify that Spectrum24 displays in the Service pick list and that phone setup information is accurate and tap Done. 4. Tap the HotSync button to initiate the HotSync. Performing a CDPD HotSync Note: This function is available on SPT 1733 terminals only.
Page 193: Performing A Gsm Hotsync
Performing a GSM HotSync Note: This function is available on SPT 1734 terminals only. Before performing a GSM HotSync, you must first set up the modem registration information. To do so: 1. Tap the icon to open the Applications Launcher. 2.
Page 194: Setting Up The Ethernet Cradle For Hotsync
HotSync to install the program on your SPT 1700 terminal. Configuring NetSync Options Once NetSync is installed on your SPT 1700 terminal, it must be configured for use with the CRD1700-4000E. From the HotSync panel on your SPT 1700, select each of the option panels available from the “Options”...
Page 195: Creating A Crd1700-4000E Modem Sync Service
4. Change the service name to CRD1700-4000E. Leave the user name and password blank. You may enter any phone number you want, except ‘00’, or you may leave it blank. The SPT 1700 terminal will not be able to HotSync if you use ‘00’ as a phone number.
Page 196: Configuring The Remote Host Pc For Use With The Ethernet Cradle
Configuring the Remote Host PC for Use with the Ethernet Cradle The remote PC you wish to HotSync the SPT 1700 to must be set up for Network HotSync and configured to run from the network. 1. Make sure HotSync Manager is installed and running.
Page 197 Applications: ScoutSync Client Chapter Contents Introduction ..............10-3 Overview of the ScoutSync Client .
Page 198 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 10-2...
Page 199: Introduction
Introduction This chapter explains how to configure and use the ScoutSync Client on an SPT 1700 terminal. By reading this chapter, you will learn how to perform a synchronization and view your ScoutSync Client synchronization log. Note: Before performing the procedures found in this chapter, your system administrator should install, set up, and run ScoutSync on a computer.
Page 200: Configuring The Scoutsync Client
ScoutSync Client/Server communications, and the user's profile/ID Note: You must configure the settings before performing a synchronization. To configure the ScoutSync Client preferences of an SPT 1700 terminal: 1. Tap the icon to open the Applications Launcher. 2. Tap the icon to open ScoutSync.
Page 201: Selecting Conduits For Synchronization
When a conduit is selected for synchronization, it knows what actions to perform and how to process the files and databases. To select conduits for synchronizing an SPT 1700 terminal: 1. Tap the icon to open ScoutSync. The main ScoutSync screen displays.
Page 202: Performing A Synchronization
Once the device is configured, when placed in a cradle it will automatically perform a synchronization until you disable the feature. To automatically synchronize using a cradle with an SPT 1700 terminal: 1. Open the Applications Launcher.
Page 203: Viewing The Synchronization Log
7. Tap Preferences, then More. The Advanced Preferences screen displays: 8. Select the Start sync on app launch check box and tap OK. 9. Place the SPT 1700 terminal in the cradle. Viewing the Synchronization Log The synchronization log of a mobile device displays a record of the date and time a user logged on and off a server.
Page 204: Scoutsync Client Menu Commands
This section explains the menu commands specific to ScoutSync. Refer to Using Menus on page 3-20 for information about menu commands common to most of your SPT 1700 terminal applications. Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on the screen. Conduit List Allows you to choose which conduits run during ScoutSync.
Page 205 Applications: AvantGo Client and Mobile Link Chapter Contents Introduction ..............11-3 AvantGo Client.
Page 206 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Mobile Link Application on Your SPT 173x Terminal ......11-18 Mobile Link Menu Commands.
Page 207: Chapter 11. Applications: Avantgo Client And Mobile Link
Introduction The AvantGo Client is used to view channels, which are sets of related Web pages. Mobile Link helps the SPT 173x terminal communicate with Web-based information on a network when it is synchronized. Your system administrator defines and provides most channels for you, although you may define your own personal channels as well.
Page 208: Icon Descriptions
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Icon Descriptions Open Page Icon Reload Page Icon Backward and Forward Home Using the Channel Manager The Channel Manager is used to view a channel's size or clear its contents. To open the Channel Manager: 1.
Page 209: Updating Channel Pages
3. Mark the check box next to the channel you want to clear. 4. Tap the Select All button to clear all channels. 5. Tap the Clear button to remove selected channels from the device. The channel size for each changes to 0K. The channel contents will be restored the next time you synchronize your data.
Page 210: Using The Forms Manager
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Forms Manager To view the Forms Manager: 1. Tap the icon to open the AvantGo Client menus. Select Forms Manager from the Channel menu. AvantGo Client displays a list of forms that you've submitted or are going to submit during the next sync.
Page 211: Deleting Forms In The Forms Manager
Deleting Forms in the Forms Manager 1. Tap the icon to open the AvantGo Client menus. Select Forms Manager from the Channel menu. The Forms Manager displays. 2. Tap Delete All or tap the checkbox to the left of the form(s) listed in the Forms Manager that you want to delete.
Page 212: Using Avantgo Client With A Modem
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide the Internet and forwards the form to the appropriate Web site. The Web site responds, and that response is downloaded to your SPT 173x terminal. Refer to HotSync® for details. Sending the Form Using a Modem AvantGo Client uses the modem settings you've provided to connect to AvantGo Server and send your request to the appropriate Web site.
Page 213: Synchronizing With A Modem
To go to a specific URL: 1. Choose an existing connection or configure a new one and wait for the device to connect. 2. Tap the Open Page icon. 3. Enter the URL. 4. Tap OK. Synchronizing With a Modem If you use a modem with your SPT 173x terminal, you can synchronize your AvantGo channels without going through HotSync.
Page 214: Avantgo Client Menu Commands
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide AvantGo Client Menu Commands AvantGo Client includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to perform tasks. This section explains the menu commands specific to AvantGo. Refer to Using Menus on page 3-20 for information about menu commands common to all of your SPT 1700 terminal applications.
Page 215: Go Menu
Go Menu When you select the Go menu, its commands display on the screen. Home Brings you directly to your home page. Back Returns to the previous page. Forward Advances to the next page. Choose Server Displays a list of servers available to this terminal. Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on the screen.
Page 216: Mobile Link
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Mobile Link Mobile Link is software that helps your SPT 173x terminal communicate with Web-based information on a network when you synchronize. You rarely need to use Mobile Link directly. It is installed as part of AvantGo, and is configured at that time. The only time you may need to use Mobile Link is to set up the connection to a proxy server or to perform some server configuration maintenance.
Page 217: Servers Tab
Servers Tab Before configuring any element of Mobile Link, make certain you have chosen the profile associated with your SPT 173x terminal. Profiles are created when you first sync a device on a desktop. Refer to Using User Profiles The Servers tab is used to add, remove, or modify the server settings for each device installed on your computer.
Page 218: Edit Server Profile Panel
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide The Device profiles drop down lists all of the profiles associated with the desktop computer. Edit Server Profile Panel You can use the Edit Server Profile panel to change and/or edit your server address, and change your account information (user name or password), change your connection options, and view details about the selected server.
Page 219: Connection Options
Your Account Enter the user name and the password for the server. This information allows you to authenticate a connection with a server in a single sync. Set Password Connection Options Set and change sync connection options. This includes enabling/disabling a server to connect during a sync, refreshing or not refreshing content at the next sync, or enabling a secure connection to the named server.
Page 220: Connection Tab
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Connection Tab The Connection tab is used to autodetect and change your connection settings, and view your computer's proxy settings: Tap here to change proxy server settings Change Autodetect Now Show Details 11-16 Changes the settings for your HTTP, SOCKS or Secure server.
Page 221: Advanced Connection Settings
Advanced Connection Settings To set up proxy servers: 1. Tap the Change button. The Advanced Connection Settings screen displays: 2. Enter the unique address of your server into the Address field of the Proxy Servers box. The address entry should be the same as the address for the server used by your organization.
Page 222: Using The Mobile Link Application On Your Spt 173X Terminal
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Mobile Link Application on Your SPT 173x Terminal A component of Mobile Link software is installed on your SPT 173x terminal when you install AvantGo. This software allows you to synchronize the SPT 173x terminal with a remote server either by going through a sync operation or by connecting directly to the server through a modem attached to the terminal.
Page 223 Disabling a Server on Your SPT 173x Terminal You can disable a server from your SPT 173x terminal directly. To disable a server on your terminal: 1. Tap the icon to open Mobile Link. 2. Choose the server that you want to disable from the pop-up list. 3.
Page 224 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Removing a Server on Your SPT 173x Terminal To remove a server on your terminal: 1. Tap the icon to open Mobile Link. 2. Select the server you wish to delete. 3. Tap the icon.
Page 225: Mobile Link Menu Commands
Mobile Link. Refer to Using Menus on page 3-20 for information about menu commands common to all of your SPT 1700 terminal applications. Note: Refer to www.avantgo.com for additional information about these commands. Server Menu When you select the Server menu, its commands display on the screen.
Page 226: Troubleshooting
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting If you do not see any channels or the channels you expect, check the following: • If you have just installed AvantGo Client on your SPT 173x terminal, you must re- sync to synchronize your SPT173x terminal and the host.
Page 227 Opening Mail on Your SPT 1700 Terminal ........
Page 228 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Defining Filter Strings............12-24 High-Priority Messages .
Page 229: Chapter 12. Applications: Mail
SPT 1700 terminal. For example, if you read a message on your SPT 1700 terminal and leave it in your inbox, your next HotSync operation marks it as read on your desktop e-mail. Similarly, if you delete messages from your SPT Mail, your next HotSync operation also deletes the messages from your desktop e-mail application —...
Page 230 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to set up your SPT 1700 terminal for use with your desktop e-mail application. To select HotSync options: 1. Click the icon in the Windows System Tray to open the HotSync menu.
Page 231: Synchronizing Mail With Your E-Mail Application
After you have enabled and configured Mail, perform a HotSync operation to synchronize Mail with your desktop e-mail application. For a complete explanation of how to use the HotSync feature, refer to the Opening Mail on Your SPT 1700 Terminal To open mail: 1. Tap the icon to open the Applications Launcher.
Page 232: Message Fonts
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To view a message: 1. Tap a message in the list to open it. Recipient Subject Messages display by default in the abbreviated mode. To switch from the abbreviated mode to the full header mode, refer to Information on page 12-6.
Page 233: Creating Messages
3. To display the abbreviated header, tap the Abbreviated Header icon. Creating Messages Create messages with your SPT 1700 terminal the same way you create messages with your desktop e-mail application: identify the recipient(s) of the message, define a subject and create the body of the message.
Page 234 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To create a message: 1. Tap the New button in the Message List screen to display the New Message screen. Note: You can also display the New Message screen by tapping New on the Message menu.
Page 235 3. To send a carbon copy of this message to additional recipients, tap the CC field, then enter the e-mail addresses of the additional recipients, separating the addresses with a comma followed by a space. 4. Tap the Subj field, then enter a subject for your message. 5.
Page 236: Looking Up An Address
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Note: You have several message options including setting the priority. Refer to Adding Message Details 7. Tap Send to place your reply in the Outbox. Looking Up an Address To identify the recipient of a message, enter that person’s e-mail address in the appropriate field of the Message screen.
Page 237: Adding Message Details
These features are dependent on the desktop e-mail application you use. If your e- mail application does not support the message detail you select, your SPT 1700 terminal cannot attach that attribute to your message.
Page 238: Setting A Priority
2. Tap the Priority pick list and select the priority you want. 3. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the New Message screen. Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal can flag messages with a specific priority only if your desktop e-mail application supports this feature.
Page 239: Adding A Signature To Your Message
2. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the New Message screen. 3. Tap the BCC field and enter the address. Adding a Signature to Your Message By defining information as a signature, you can automatically attach it to the close of e-mail items and avoid recreating the information for each e-mail item.
Page 240: Sending Messages
3. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the New Message screen. Sending Messages When you send messages from your SPT 1700 terminal, it stores them in the Outbox folder until the next time you synchronize your SPT 1700 terminal with your computer. During synchronization, all messages stored in the Outbox folder are transferred to the Outbox folder in your desktop e-mail application.
Page 241: Editing An Unsent Message
You can edit or make changes to a message that has not been sent, as long as you have not yet performed a HotSync operation. When you edit a message, your SPT 1700 terminal removes the message from the Outbox folder and takes you back to the New Message screen, where you can edit the message and resend it, save it as a draft, or cancel it.
Page 242: Draft Messages
There are times when you may not want to immediately send a message you compose — for example, you may want to add additional information before sending it. Your SPT 1700 terminal stores such messages in the Draft folder until you are ready to edit them. When you edit a draft, it becomes a new message again.
Page 243: Filing A Message
Filing a Message Your SPT 1700 terminal can store any message you receive or create in the Filed folder. A back-up copy of the Filed folder is stored on your computer hard drive, but the contents of this folder do not automatically synchronize with your desktop e-mail application during a HotSync operation.
Page 244: Restoring A Message From The Deleted Folder
Purging Deleted Messages Because your SPT 1700 terminal stores deleted messages in the Deleted folder until you perform a HotSync operation, deleted messages can monopolize storage space. To avoid or correct this problem, you can purge the contents of your Deleted folder. Messages that you purge are still deleted from your desktop e-mail application during the next HotSync operation.
Page 245: Message List Options
Folders Your SPT 1700 terminal provides five different folders, each pertaining to a particular mail category. The Message List displays the messages in the folder you select. Folders provide an efficient way to manage the mail you send and receive.
Page 246: Date Column
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Date Column The Date Column is optional in the Message List. By default, the Date Column is hidden to increase the available screen space. To show the Date Column: 1. Tap the Show button in the Message List to open the Show Options screen.
Page 247: Hotsync Options
HotSync Options HotSync Options enable you to manage your e-mail more effectively by selecting which messages download when you synchronize your computer and your SPT 1700 terminal. Different settings can be defined for local and remote synchronization. For example, you may want to download all of your messages during local synchronization and only urgent messages during remote synchronization.
Page 248: Creating Special Filters
You can create special filters to control the type of messages that download to your SPT 1700 terminal during synchronization. Special filters tell your SPT 1700 terminal what to look for in the To, From, and Subject header fields to single out certain messages.
Page 249 HotSync Options screen and select one of the following settings: Ignore Tells your SPT 1700 terminal to exclude the messages that meet the Messages defined criteria and download all other messages during Containing synchronization.
Page 250: Defining Filter Strings
The information that defines what your SPT 1700 terminal is looking for is called a filter string. You create a filter string by listing the words you want your SPT 1700 terminal to find and separating them with either a comma or a space. Each word in the filter string is joined by an implicit OR;...
Page 251 To define filter strings: 1. Tap a header field in the HotSync Options screen. 2. Enter your filter string for the selected header field using commas or spaces to separate the words, not AND or OR. 3. If your string exceeds the length of the field, tap the name of the field to display the Notes screen for that header field.
Page 252: High-Priority Messages
SPT 1700 terminal. By default, this Truncate value is 4000 characters. By truncating long messages, you reduce the time it takes to synchronize your desktop e- mail and SPT 1700 Mail as well as the amount of storage space e-mail uses on your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 253 2. Tap to select the truncation setting you want. The values range from 250 characters to 8000 characters. Tip: If you select a low truncation value, you will have more room on your SPT 1700 terminal to store messages. 3. Tap OK to confirm your selection and return to the HotSync Options screen.
Page 254: Mail Menu Commands
The Mail application includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to perform common file and editing tasks. Refer to commands that are common to all of your SPT 1700 terminal applications. Message Menu The Message menu varies based on whether you are viewing a message, creating a message or viewing the Message List.
Page 255: Options Menu
Preferences Enables you to define a specific string of text as a signature and to select whether or not your SPT 1700 terminal displays an alert when you delete a message. HotSync...
Page 256 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Look Up Opens a screen, which contains the Address List from your Address Book. By tapping a selection, you enter that address into the To field of any message you are creating. Note: The Look Up command is available only when you are creating a message.
Page 257 Applications: Memo Pad Chapter Contents Introduction ..............13-3 Opening the Memo Pad .
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Page 259: Chapter 13. Applications: Memo Pad
Opening the Memo Pad To open the Memo Pad: 1. Press the Memo Pad button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal to display the Memo List screen. Tip: Press the Memo Pad button repeatedly to cycle through the categories in which you have memos.
Page 260: Creating A New Memo
A memo is the record where you enter, review and modify the individual Memo Pad entries. A memo can contain up to 4,000 characters; the number of memos you can store is dependent only on the memory available on your SPT 1700 terminal. To create a new memo: 1.
Page 261: Reviewing Memos
Reviewing Memos Each time you create a memo, the first line of the memo displays in the Memo List screen. This makes it easy to locate and review your memos. To review the contents of a memo: 1. Tap the text of the memo that appears in the Memo List screen to display the memo on the screen.
Page 262: Manually Arranging The Memo List
2. In the Memo List screen, tap and drag the memo to a new location in the list. When you lift the stylus from the SPT 1700 terminal screen, the memo displays in its new location. Choosing a Memo Category Categories are used to file individual memos into groups for easy review.
Page 263: Deleting A Memo
To mark a memo as private: 1. Tap the memo you want to mark as private to display it on the screen. 2. Tap the Details button to open the Memo Details screen for that memo. 3. Select the Private check box. 4.
Page 264: Memo Pad Menu Commands
Opens an alert screen, prompting you to confirm that you want to delete the current memo. Tap the OK button to delete the memo from your SPT 1700 terminal, or tap the Cancel button to close the alert screen and keep the memo.
Page 265: Options Menu
Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on screen. Options Menu when viewing Memo List Font Opens the Select Font screen where you can choose a different font (text) style for your Memo Pad entries. Refer to Fonts Preferences Activates the Memo Preferences screen and enables you to define...
Page 266 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 13-10...
Page 267 Applications: Preferences Chapter Contents Introduction ..............14-3 Buttons Preferences .
Page 268 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Network Preferences and Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop TCP/IP Software ....14-13 Selecting a Service ............14-14 Entering a User Name .
Page 269: Chapter 14. Applications: Preferences
The Buttons Preferences screen enables you to associate different applications with the buttons on the front of the SPT 1700 terminal. For example, if you find that you seldom use the To Do List application and often use the Expense application, you can assign the To Do List button to start the Expense application.
Page 270 1. On the General Preferences screen choose Buttons from the pick list. This displays a list of all the applications installed on your SPT 1700 terminal. 2. Tap the pick list next to the application you want to re-assign a button.
Page 271: Pen Preferences
2. Tap the pick list and select one of the following settings for the full-screen pen stroke: Backlight Activates the backlight feature of the SPT 1700 terminal. You can use this setting instead of the power button to turn the backlight on and off.
Page 272: Hotsync Buttons Preferences
Activates a series of screens that show the complete Graffiti pen stroke character set. Turn Off & Lock Turns off and locks the SPT 1700 terminal. You must assign a password to lock the SPT 1700 terminal. When locked, you need to enter the password to unlock and use your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 273: Connection Preferences
Connection Preferences The Connection Preferences screen enables you to define the settings for the serial, modem, and IR communications. To define the Connection Preferences: 1. Tap the icon to display the last Preferences screen you used. 2. Tap the pick list in the upper-right corner and select Connection. The following screen displays: 3.
Page 274 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Name If the configuration is new, enter the name of the modem connected to the SPT 1700 terminal using the onscreen keyboard. If it is an existing configuration, the modem name displays. Connection The preferred method of communication.
Page 275: Digitizer Preferences
The Digitizer Preferences screen activates the digitizer calibration screen. This is the same screen that displays when you start your SPT 1700 terminal for the first time. A complete description of how to use the digitizer calibration screen can be found in Screen on page 1-17.
Page 276: Time, Date, Week Start And Numbers Formats
1. Tap the Time pick list in the Formats Preferences screen, and select the format that you want for your SPT 1700 terminal. 2. Tap the Date pick list and select the format that you want for your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 277: Setting The Current Date
4. Tap the AM or PM box to select the time of day. Note: Your SPT 1700 terminal can also display time based on a 24-hour clock. Refer to the 5. Tap the OK button to close the Set Time screen and return to the General Preferences screen.
Page 278: Auto-Off
Stay On In Cradle This option is used to control whether the SPT 1700 terminal stays powered on while it is in the cradle. To force the terminal to stay on while it is seated in the cradle, check this box.
Page 279: Overall, System, Alarm And Game Sounds
Overall, System, Alarm and Game Sounds Your SPT 1700 terminal uses a variety of sounds. The Overall, System, Alarm and Game Sound settings enable you to turn the sounds on or off, and to adjust the volume level. To set the overall, system, alarm and game sounds, tap each option’s pick list and select the sound level: Note: When you turn off the System Sounds, you also turn off the “chime”...
Page 280: Selecting A Service
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Note: Connection preferences settings enable your SPT 1700 terminal to use an external modem (such as the SPT 1700 Modem Cradle) to communicate with remote devices. For example, you can communicate with your computer if you are away on travel or your ISP server.
Page 281: Entering A User Name
If you do not enter a password, your SPT 1700 terminal displays the word “Prompt” in this field and asks you to enter a password during the login procedure. If you enter a password,...
Page 282: Adding Connection Settings
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide your SPT 1700 terminal displays the word “Assigned” in this field and does not prompt you to enter a password during the login procedure. Note: If you are concerned about security, select the Prompt option and do not enter a password.To enter a password:...
Page 283 To enter your server phone number: 1. Tap the Phone field to open the Phone Setup screen. 2. Enter the phone number you use to reach your ISP or dial-in server. Entering a Prefix A prefix is a number that you dial before the telephone number to access an outside line. For example, many offices require that you dial “9”...
Page 284 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Disabling Call Waiting Call Waiting can cause your session to terminate if you receive a call while you are connected. If your telephone has Call Waiting, disable this feature before logging into your ISP or dial-in server.
Page 285: Connecting To Your Service
Tip: To see expanded Service Connection Progress messages, press the lower half of the scroll button. To close a connection, tap the Disconnect button in the Network Preferences screen to terminate the connection between your SPT 1700 terminal and your service. Applications: Preferences Enter your...
Page 286: Creating Additional Service Templates
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Creating Additional Service Templates You can create additional service templates from scratch or by duplicating existing templates and editing information. After you create a new or duplicate template, you can add and edit settings.
Page 287: Idle Timeout
Service Provider or your System Administrator for the correct connection type. Idle Timeout The Idle Timeout setting defines how long your SPT 1700 terminal waits before dropping the connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you switch out of a TCP/IP application. To set the Idle Timeout: 1.
Page 288: Defining Primary And Secondary Dns
Power Off Your SPT 1700 terminal keeps your PPP or SLIP connection until you power off your SPT 1700 terminal (or until it times out). This option works best with the PalmPilot Modem. 2. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the Network Preferences screen.
Page 289: Ip Address
2. Tap the space to the left of the first period in the Primary DNS field, then enter the first section of the IP address. Note: Each section must be a number from 0 to 255. 3. Tap the second section of the Primary DNS field, then enter the second section of the IP address, and so on until the sections are completed.
Page 290: Creating A Login Script
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To enter a permanent IP address: 1. Clear the IP Address check box to disable this option and display a permanent IP address field below the check box. 2. Tap the space to the left of the first period then enter the first section of the IP address.
Page 291 Wait For Tells your SPT 1700 terminal to wait for specific characters from the TCP/IP server before executing the next command. Wait For Tells your SPT 1700 terminal to wait for a prompt before executing the Prompt next command. Send Transmits specific characters to the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting.
Page 292: Deleting A Service Template
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Get IP Reads an IP address and uses it as the IP address for your SPT 1700 terminal. This command is used with SLIP connections. Prompt Opens a screen and prompts you to enter text of some kind (for example, a password or a security code).
Page 293: Network Preferences Menu Commands
Refer to on page 3-20 for information about menu commands that are Using Menus common to all of your SPT 1700 terminal applications. Service Menu When you select the Service menu, its commands display on screen. Creates a new (empty) service template and adds it to the Service pick list.
Page 294: Tcp/Ip Troubleshooting
SPT 1700 terminal. If you use the Security application to turn off and lock your SPT 1700 terminal with a password, information that you put in the Owner Preferences displays the next time you turn on your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 295: Shortcuts Preferences
2. Select Owner from the Preferences pick list. Enter the text that you want to associate with your SPT 1700 terminal in the Owner Preferences screen. If you enter more text than will fit on one screen, a scroll bar automatically displays on the right side of the screen.
Page 296 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide of your SPT 1700 terminal applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform a HotSync operation. To create a ShortCut: 1. In the General Preferences screen tap, tap Shortcuts in the pick list and tap New to open the ShortCut Entry screen.
Page 297: Editing A Shortcut
Editing a ShortCut After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time. To edit a ShortCut: 1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit in the ShortCuts Preferences screen. 2. Tap the Edit button to display the ShortCut Name and ShortCut text in the ShortCut Entry screen.
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Page 301: Introduction
Security application to show them. With a password, you must enter the password to view the private entries. • Turn off and lock your SPT 1700 terminal so that it does not operate until you enter the correct password. To open the Security application: 1.
Page 302: Hiding Private Entries
You can hide the entries that you mark as private. When hidden, they are not visible anywhere in the list. If you assign a password, you must enter it to show entries you mark as private. Note that your SPT 1700 terminal merely hides the entries; it does not delete them.
Page 303: Masking Private Entries
2. Enter your password. 3. Tap the Show box to close the Show Private Records screen and display Private entries in your SPT 1700 terminal applications. Masking Private Entries When a private record is masked, a visual placeholder appears where a record would normally be displayed.
Page 304: Locking Your Spt 1700 Terminal
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Locking Your SPT 1700 Terminal You can also lock your SPT 1700 terminal, so that you need to enter your password to operate it. Important: If you lock your SPT 1700 terminal as described in the following procedure, you need to enter the exact password to re-activate your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 305: Changing Or Deleting A Password
Changing or Deleting a Password Once you define a password for your SPT 1700 terminal, you can change or delete it at any time. You must enter the current password before you can change or delete it. To change or delete your password: 1.
Page 306: Recovering From A Lost Password
Recovering from a Lost Password If the Off & Lock option is not active and you forget or lose your password, you can delete the password from your SPT 1700 terminal. Deleting a lost password also deletes all entries and files marked as Private.
Page 307 Applications: To Do List Chapter Contents Introduction ..............16-3 Opening the To Do List .
Page 308 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 16-2...
Page 309: Chapter 16. Applications: To Do List
Attach notes to individual To Do items for a description or clarification of the task. Opening the To Do List Press the To Do List button on the front panel of the SPT 1700 terminal to display the To Do List screen.
Page 310: Working With To Do Items
Working With To Do Items A To Do item is a reminder of some task that you have to complete. Your SPT 1700 terminal gives you control over the appearance, level of detail and the sort order of To Do items.
Page 311: Checking Off A To Do Item
Note: When you create a new To Do item, its Priority is automatically set to level “1,” the highest (most important) level. However, if you select a To Do item first, the new item displays beneath the selected item with the same priority as the selected item. To set a Priority level for a To Do item: 1.
Page 312: To Do Item Details
Note: If you clear this setting, your To Do items disappear from the list when you complete (check) them. These items have not been deleted, and still reside in the memory of your SPT 1700 terminal. You must purge completed items to remove them from memory.
Page 313: Choosing A To Do Category
Choosing a To Do Category Categories can help you file individual To Do items into groups for easy review. You can assign and edit categories using the Categories pick list in the Details screen (refer to Categories on page 3-24 for a complete description of categories). Setting a Due Date You can associate a due date with any To Do List item.
Page 314: Marking A To Do Item Private
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Marking a To Do Item Private An item on your To Do List can be marked as Private by tapping the Private checkbox. Note it can only be Private if Security is turned on.
Page 315 2. Select any of the following settings: Sort by Enables you to sort the To Do items in one of the following ways: • • • • Show Displays your complete To Do items in the To Do List. If you turn off Completed this setting, your To Do items disappear from the list when you Items...
Page 316: To Do List Menu Commands
To Do item. You must select a To Do item before you can delete its note. Tap the Yes button to delete the Note from the memory of your SPT 1700 terminal, or tap the No button to close the alert screen and return to the To Do List.
Page 317: Options Menu
Beam Item Beams the current To Do item to another SPT 1700 terminal through the IR port. Beam Category Beams all To Do Items in the current category to another SPT 1700 terminal through the IR port. Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands displays on screen.
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Page 321: Chapter 17. Applications: Laser Scanner
Introduction The SPT 1700 has an integrated scanner which allows you to collect data by scanning bar codes, provided you have a scanning application loaded on your terminal. The laser is emitted from the top of the unit. Scanning with the SPT 1700 Included on the Symbol Palm Terminal Utility CD are two demonstration programs: SScan and Demo Scan.
Page 322: Demo Scan Application
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on screen: Reset Defaults About Demo Scan Application The Demo Scan application allows you to customize your scanner’s features and scan bar codes.
Page 323 This serves as a test of the LED. To stop the LED test, tap the LED box again. Level: only the SPT 1700 scan trigger initiates the scan; the laser is turned off when the trigger is released or the decode was successful.
Page 324: Demo Scan Menu Options
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Demo Scan Menu Options Tap the icon to display the available menus. Setup Menu When you select the Setup menu, its commands display on screen: Hardware Setting Beep on Good Determines if the terminal beeps to indicate a successful decode.
Page 325: Scanning 1-D Bar Codes Using Demo Scan
Options Menu When you select the Options menu, its commands display on screen: Reset Defaults Allows you to reset the default values. About Provides version information. Scanning 1-D Bar Codes Using Demo Scan To scan 1-D bar codes: 1. Tap the icon to open Demo Scan.
Page 326: Scanning 2-Dimensional Bar Codes
Scanning 2-Dimensional Bar Codes Some models of the SPT 1700 perform 2-Dimensional bar code scanning. To scan a 2- dimensional PDF417 bar code: 1. Aim the scanner at the PDF bar code and press the trigger.
Page 327: Scanning Problems
When PDF Decode Feedback is enabled, a clicking noise lets you know the bar code is being decoded. If this parameter is enabled but there’s no clicking noise when you’re scanning the bar code, it’s not being scanned properly. To improve PDF decoding: •...
Page 328: Battery Implications While Using The Laser Scanner
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide If you have checked all of these things and are still experiencing problems decoding your bar codes, please contact Symbol Technologies Technical Support Center. Refer to Symbol Support Centers on page -xix for contact information.
Page 329: Using Gsmdemo
Applications: GsmDemo Chapter Contents Introduction ..............18-3 Using GsmDemo .
Page 330 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 18-2...
Page 331: Chapter 18. Applications: Gsmdemo
Introduction GsmDemo allows you to explore what features GSM and the SPT 1734 terminal offer you, including sending and receiving SMS messages. Using GsmDemo The first step in using GsmDemo is to configure the SPT 1734 terminal to work with a network.
Page 332 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide On Exit Network Signal 18-4 When exiting GsmDemo, you can: Leave modem registered: Check this box if you are going to use the 1734 terminal’s HotSync feature. Refer to Configuring a GSM WAN Connection (SPT 1734 Only)
Page 333: Working With Text Messages
Working with Text Messages GsmDemo allows you to send, receive, and view text messages with your SPT 1734 terminal. Read SMS To read your SMS messages: 1. Tap the main pick list and select Read SMS. The following screen displays: Displays the sender’s phone number Unread...
Page 334 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Send SMS To send an SMS message: 1. Tap the main pick list and select Send SMS. The following screen displays: 2. Enter the Phone number of the message recipient and the message. 3. If you do not know the phone number, tap the Phone book button to access the SPT 1734 terminal’s Address Book.
Page 335 6. Tap the Send button to send the message.A successful message screen displays: Data Call The Data Call feature is used to test and ensure that the modem can send and receive calls. Note: You must use the Graffiti writing area when entering information in the Data Call screen.
Page 336 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Tap the Dial button and the Enter Number screen displays: 3. Tap the Phone Book button to select a number from the SPT 1734 terminal’s phone book, or enter the number and tap the Dial button.
Page 337 2. Tap the Browse button to browse available networks. The following warning displays: Note: If your modem is not registered you will not be able to browse available networks. 3. Tap the Yes button to browse. The following screen displays while the terminal searches for available networks: 4.
Page 338 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Select the network you want to switch to and tap the Switch To button. If the network you attempt to switch to is forbidden, the following error displays: The Diagnostic information displays modem driver version, manufacturer odel, revision, and serial number, depending upon the modem’s registration status.
Page 339: Gsmdemo Menu Commands
GsmDemo Menu Commands This section explains the menu commands specific to GsmDemo that make it fast and easy to perform tasks. Options Menu The Options menu can be selected from all screens. When you select Options, its commands display on the screen. Set Service Centre 1.
Page 340: Help Menu
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Help Menu The Help menu can be selected from all screens. When you select Help, its commands display on the screen. GsmDemo help About 18-12 Opens the GsmDemo help screens. Provides version information for GsmDemo.
Page 341: Installing Applications
Chapter 19 Installing and Removing Applications Chapter Contents Introduction ..............19-3 Installing Applications .
Page 342 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 19-2...
Page 343: Introduction
Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software from your computer. Installing Applications Your SPT 1700 terminal comes with the Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, Calculator and Mail applications installed and ready to use.
Page 344 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Double-click the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop icon on your Windows desktop (or select Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop from the Start menu) to open the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software. 3. Click the Install button to open the SPT Install Tool screen.
Page 345 Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop program group or by double-clicking any file with a prc file extension. 4. Select the user name that corresponds to your SPT 1700 terminal in the User drop- down list. 5. Click the Add button to open the Open dialog.
Page 346: Installing Games
8. Perform a local HotSync operation to install the application(s) you selected. Refer Conducting a Local HotSync Operation Installing Games The CD-ROM that comes with your SPT 1700 terminal includes several games that you can install with the SPT Install Tool. These games include: •...
Page 347: Removing Applications
SPT 1700 terminal. You can remove only add-on applications, patches and extensions that you install; you cannot remove the applications that reside in the ROM portion of your SPT 1700 terminal, including Date Book, Address Book, To Do List, Memo Pad, Expense, Calculator and Mail applications.
Page 348: Removing The Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop Software
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Removing the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop Software If you no longer want to use the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software, you can remove it from your computer. To remove the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software: 1.
Page 349 SPT 1700 Diagnostics Utility ........
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Page 351: Chapter 20. Getting Help With Your Spt 1700 Terminal
Introduction There are several ways to get help with your SPT 1700 terminal. You can display online tips on your SPT 1700 terminal and you can review the troubleshooting section in this chapter and on your Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop Software CD. If you need additional assistance, there are several ways to contact Symbol Technical Support.
Page 352: Spt 1700 Diagnostics Utility
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide SPT 1700 Diagnostics Utility The SPT 1700 Diagnostics Utility is used to ensure that your SPT 1700 Terminal is operating properly. It can also assist you in troubleshooting problems you may encounter. The Diagnostics Utility tests the various features of the terminal, and reports whether or not they are operating properly.
Page 353: System Information
RAM Free/Used ROM Used Flash ID User Battery Getting Help With Your SPT 1700 Terminal The manufacturer of the terminal. The amount of Random Access Memory. The amount of free and used Random Access Memory. The amount of free and used Read-Only Memory.
Page 354: Bar Code Scanner Test
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Bar Code Scanner Test The Bar Code Scanner option tests the integrated scanner. Selecting the Bar Code Scanner option displays the Bar Code Scanner Diagnostics Screen. To test the scanner: 1. Select the Scanner Enabled checkbox.
Page 355: Serial Port Test
HyperTerminal on the computer. You can edit the message, and can also select the Continuous check box to send the test message multiple times. When the serial port is functioning properly, the messages sent from the terminal are displayed in HyperTerminal. Getting Help With Your SPT 1700 Terminal 20-7...
Page 356: Digitizer Alignment Test
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Digitizer Alignment Test The Digitizer Alignment option tests the tracking of the stylus on the screen. To run this test, tap the stylus in various places on the screen and crosshairs appear under the stylus. You may also move the stylus continuously across the screen and the crosshairs track the movement of the stylus.
Page 357: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem with your SPT 1700 terminal, look in this section for the description that most closely matches the symptoms you observe and try the suggestions listed. Important: For troubleshooting tips not included in this handbook, refer to either the README.TXT file or the Help Notes file located in the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop...
Page 358 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Problem Ethernet Cradle The unit locks up with The unit could not configure all LEDs flashing red. itself, or it lost its lease on one of its ID addresses. General Issues SPT 1700 terminal Adjust the contrast control.
Page 359 For example, if you are receiving a 30K application, you must have at least 60K free. Getting Help With Your SPT 1700 Terminal Cause(s) Refer to Stylus about how to write Graffiti character strokes.
Page 360 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Problem Applications Tapping the Today Your SPT 1700 terminal is not button doesn’t display set to the current date. the current date. Entries seem to be The categories pick list is set for missing in various a specific category.
Page 361 (SPT 1700 terminal is not locked). I forgot the password (SPT 1700 terminal is locked). Getting Help With Your SPT 1700 Terminal Cause(s) Make sure your modem is on, and that it does not shut down automatically as part of an energy- saving feature.
Page 362 If you choose to view your memos alphabetically on Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop and then perform a HotSync operation, the memos on your SPT 1700 terminal still appear in the order defined in the Memo Preferences setting. In other words, the sort settings that you use with Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop are not transferred to your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 363: Technical Support, Service And Repair
Technical Support, Service and Repair If you have a problem using your SPT 1700 terminal, make sure you have reviewed the following: • Troubleshooting • The README file and Help Notes located in the folder where you installed the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software on your computer (or on your installation •...
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Page 365: Caring For Your Spt 1700 Terminal
Caring for Your SPT 1700 Terminal........
Page 366 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide 21-2...
Page 367: Introduction
Do not store or use your SPT 1700 in any location that is extremely dusty, damp or wet. • Use a soft lens cloth to clean your SPT 1700. If the surface of the SPT 1700 screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with diluted isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
Page 368 • If the battery drains to the point where your SPT 1700 terminal does not operate, it stores your data safely for an indefinite period of time. In this case, there is enough residual energy in the battery to store the data, but not enough to turn on your SPT 1700 terminal.
Page 369: Resetting Your Spt 1700 Terminal
In this case, perform a reset to get your SPT 1700 terminal running again. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset tells your SPT 1700 terminal to stop what it’s doing and start over again. All records and entries stored in your SPT 1700 terminal are retained with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the Palm Computing Platform Logo screen displays followed by the General Preferences screen.
Page 370 4. Release the reset button. 5. Release the power button. 6. When a message displays on the SPT 1700 terminal screen warning that you are about to erase all the data stored on your SPT 1700 terminal, do one of the following: •...
Page 371: Appendix A Using Expense Templates And Custom Expense Reports
Appendix A Using Expense Templates and Custom Expense Reports Introduction This appendix provides illustrations of the four expense templates that come with the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop software and describes how to use or modify any of these templates when creating expense reports with data from the Expense application. It also provides information about creating your own custom expense report templates for use with Expense.
Page 372: Sample 1
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Sample 1...
Page 373: Sample 2
Using Expense Templates and Custom Expense Reports Sample 2...
Page 374: Sample 3
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Sample 3...
Page 375: Sample 4
Before creating or modifying an Expense template, it’s important to understand the function of Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop’s Expense application. In simple terms, the Expense application is designed to move Expense data from your SPT 1700 terminal into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.
Page 376: Customizing Existing Sample Templates
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide Each Expense item stored in your SPT 1700 terminal represents a group of related data. The following data can be associated with an expense item: • Category • Payment Currency • Date • Vendor •...
Page 377: Determining The Layout Of The Expense Report
You can also rename cells without changing the Maptable.xls file — provided that the expense type corresponds to your SPT 1700 terminal data. For example, you can change “Snack” to “Munchies” — then all items entered on your SPT 1700 terminal as “Snack” maps to the cell(s) labeled “Munchies.”...
Page 378 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide displays as a header at the beginning of a row or column. A variable label means the location of the header can vary. For example, a list table of expenses could have variable labels in the rows for day/date, and variable labels in the columns for expense type.
Page 379: Using Your Custom Expense Report
Programming the Mapping Table Once you have analyzed the components of your custom Expense Report, you can program the mapping table to fill the report with data from the SPT 1700 terminal. Using Expense Templates and Custom Expense Reports...
Page 380 SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide To program a new custom mapping table: 1. Open a copy of the Maptable.xls file in Microsoft Excel. Note: This file is located in the same folder as the Symbol Palm Terminal Desktop application. Make a backup copy of this file before you make your modifications.
Page 381 Expense Report template. 5. Define the number of Sections. Each row in a table defines how your SPT 1700 terminal data is placed in a Section of your custom Expense Report. Note that the prepaid portion of a Section has its own row and counts as a separate Section for map table purposes, even though it is not a separate Section in your template.
Page 382 Represents the total number of rows in the Section, excluding any header or total rows. This includes only the number of rows in the Section where your SPT 1700 terminal data will be placed. # of Columns Represents the total number of columns in the Section, excluding any header or total columns.
Page 383 The following diagram shows data presented in a list format: If your Section is in list format, enter “Yes” under list format and enter the number of the row or column where the expense description will be placed in the Expense Type cell.
Page 384: Using Applications Other Than Microsoft Excel
You can use applications other than Microsoft Excel (such as Lotus 1-2-3 or Quattro Pro) to open and manipulate the Expense data on your computer. The data file is named “Expense.txt,” and is stored in the Expense folder, within the folder containing the SPT 1700 terminal user data.
Page 385: Appendix B Non-Ascii Characters For Login Scripts
Non-ASCII Characters for Login Scripts Introduction The following information enables you to create custom login scripts that require non-ASCII characters. It is provided for advanced users who understand the use and requirements of such characters in a custom login script. Use of ^char You may use the caret ( ^ ) to transmit ASCII command characters.
Page 386: Literal Characters
SPT 1700 Series Product Reference Guide For example, the string “waitfor Joe<cr><lf>” waits to receive Joe followed by a carriage return and line feed from the remote computer before executing the next command in the script. Literal Characters The backslash ( \ ) character defines that the next character is transmitted as a literal character, and is not subject to any special processing ordinarily associated with that character.
Page 387 Adding ......5-4 Adding message details ... . . 12-11 Address Book beaming .
Page 388 ....12-6 opening on the SPT 1700 ..12-5 sending messages ..12-14 setting a priority .
Page 389 Beaming Address Book categories ..5-11 Address Book entries ... . 5-11 business card ....5-10 Business Card beaming .
Page 390 ......12-8 HotSync options ... 12-4, 12-21 opening on SPT 1700 ... . 12-5...
Page 391 priority ..... . . 12-12 purging deleted messages ..12-18 sending messages ....12-14 Mapping Tables .
Page 392 Spectrum24 ..... . . 9-19 SPT 1700 ......A-6 Diagnostics .
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About this Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Started with the SPT 1700

Chapter 2. Network Setup

Chapter 3. Working with Your SPT 1700 Terminal

Chapter 4 . Finding Information with Your SPT 1700 Terminal

Chapter 5. Applications: Address Book

Chapter 6 . Applications: Calculator

Chapter 7. Applications: Date Book

Chapter 8. Applications: Expense

Chapter 9. Applications: Hotsync

Chapter 10 . Applications: Scoutsync Client

Chapter 11. Applications: Avantgo Client and Mobile Link

Chapter 12. Applications: Mail

Chapter 13. Applications: Memo Pad

Chapter 14. Applications: Preferences

Chapter 15 . Applications: Security

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