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  • Page 1 RS 2200/3200 Series PPT 41xx Quick Reference...
  • Page 2 © 1995-1997 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.

  • Page 3: About This Guide

    Introduction The PPT 41xx is a PC-compatible, hand-held terminal which incorporates pen input, an integrated bar code laser scanner, and radio frequency wireless technology via Symbol’s Spectrum ® ® and Spectrum24 PCMCIA radio cards. The PPT 41xx runs industry-standard software to further ease application development and use.
  • Page 4 Parts of the PPT 41xx The following diagram details each part of the PPT 41xx terminal. Quick Reference...
  • Page 5 Parts of the PPT 41xx (cont’d) 1. Scan/Decode LED 2. Scanner Button (right) 3. LCD 4. Serial/Keyboard Port Cover 5. IR (Infrared) Communications Port 6. Scanner Button (left) 7. PWR Button 8. Scanner Window 9. Regulatory Label 10. Antenna 11. Charging Contacts (left) 12.

  • Page 6: Providing Power To The Terminal

    Providing Power to the Terminal Power can be provided to the PPT 41xx through an AC Adapter plugged into a standard electrical outlet, or through the use of a rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack. If using a rechargeable battery, be sure to fully charge the Note: battery before powering on the terminal.
  • Page 7 Removing the Battery from the Terminal To remove the NiMH battery pack from the terminal: 1. Push the battery pack release switch on the back of the terminal to release the battery pack as shown: 2. Remove the battery pack by sliding it out of the compartment.

  • Page 8: Charging The Battery Pack

    Charging the Battery Pack Prior to using PPT41xx for the first time, the NiMH battery pack should be completely charged. Check with your System Administrator to ensure that the battery has been charged. The NiMH battery pack can be recharged by: •...

  • Page 9: Cleaning The Battery

    Cleaning the Battery The battery contacts on the terminal and on the battery should be cleaned regularly, using a non-residue Isopropyl Alcohol- based contact cleaner (non-lubricating) on a cotton swab. Quick Reference...
  • Page 10 Inserting the Battery Into the Terminal Slide the battery pack into its compartment as shown, making sure that the battery pack release switch catches, and holds the battery pack firmly in place. Quick Reference...

  • Page 11: Using The Cradle

    Using the Cradle The Cradle (CRD 4100-1010) is an optional device which can be used for charging and serial communications with the terminal. Charging the Battery Using the Cradle 1. Connect the AC Adapter plug (p/n 50-14000-013 for 220VAC, p/n 50-14000-014 for 110VAC) into the cradle and the adapter into the electrical outlet.
  • Page 12 Serial Communications Using the Cradle To perform serial communications using the cradle, do the following: 1. Connect the AC Adapter plug (p/n 50-14000-13 or 50-14000-14) into the cradle and the adapter into the electrical outlet. 2. Connect the cradle to the host computer, printer, or modem, using a suitable cable.

  • Page 13: Powering On The Terminal

    Powering On the Terminal Once your battery pack is fully charged, or you’ve plugged your terminal into an electrical outlet, you are ready to power the terminal on. To power on the terminal, press the PWR button, located on the top left-hand side of the terminal, opposite the radio antenna.

  • Page 14: Communicating With The Host

    Communicating with the Host Wireless communication can be performed through the ® Spectrum One PCMCIA Type II radio card installed into the ® PPT 4110 or the Spectrum24 PCMCIA Type II radio card installed into the PPT 4140. The terminal can also perform communications with a host computer directly through an RS- 232 cable.

  • Page 15: Radio Communications

    Radio Communications Subject to local country availability, wireless communication is ® ® performed via the Spectrum One or Spectrum24 PCMCIA Type II radio cards. Ensure that the System Administrator has properly installed the PCMCIA radio card into the PCMCIA ® socket of the PPT 4110 (Spectrum One ) or PPT4140 ®...

  • Page 16: Using The Pen

    Using the Pen The PPT 41xx comes with a pen (p/n 50-12000-031), which, depending upon the application running on your terminal, can be used to select items on the screen, as a mouse is used, or to write characters directly on the screen, which can be used in an application performing character recognition.
  • Page 17 2. Gently apply pressure to the screen to select an item. Using the Pen to Perform Handwriting 1. Remove the pen from the back of the terminal by pressing on the “dotted” area of the pen, and sliding it out of the pen slot.

  • Page 18: Replacing The Pen

    Replacing the Pen To replace the pen in its slot, slide the pen into the pen slot on the back of the terminal, making sure that it snaps into place for security. Note: If you lose your pen, either use your finger, or a non- metallic, non-abrasive type plastic pointer to select items or to write on the screen.

  • Page 19: Using The Scanner

    Using the Scanner The PPT 41xx has an application-driven integrated laser bar code scanner, which allows for right- or left-handed scanning. The Scan/Decode LED lights red to indicate that the scanner is on, and green when a successful decode has occurred. 1.
  • Page 20 2. Point the laser scanner at the bar code, holding the terminal at approximately a 30 angle. Position the red beam to cover the entire bar code. Barcode Quick Reference...
  • Page 21 Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 22 The majority of Symbol’s RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain license or authorization before using the equipment. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 23 This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents: U.S. Patent No. 4,360,798; 4,369,361; 4,387,297; 4,460,120; 4,496,831; 4,593,186; 4,603,262; 4,607,156; 4,652,750; 4,673,805; 4,736,095; 4,758,717; 4,816,660; 4,845,350; 4,896,026; 4,897,532; 4,923,281; 4,933,538; 4,992,717; 5,015,833; 5,017,765; 5,021,641; 5,029,183; 5,047,617; 5,103,461; 5,113,445; 5,140,144; 5,142,550;...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    This warranty is limited to repair or replacement at Symbol’s option, with reasonable promptness after being returned to Symbol by a carrier selected and paid for by the customer. These provisions do not prolong the original warranty term for any product which has been repaired or replaced by Symbol.

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