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® Dolphin 9900 Mobile Computer ® with Windows Mobile User’s Guide...
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Trademarks Dolphin, Dolphin RF, HomeBase, Mobile Base, and QuadCharger are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hand Held Products, Inc. or Honeywell International Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, ActiveSync, Outlook, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Pairing and Trusted Devices ... 9-4 Types of Devices and Services ... 9-5 Connecting to Bluetooth Printers... 9-6 Connecting to Bluetooth Headsets ... 9-6 Transferring Files... 9-7 Making the Terminal Discoverable ... 9-8 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
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Overview... 13-1 Dolphin ChargeBase Parts and Functions ... 13-2 Supplying Power to the ChargeBase... 13-3 Inserting and Removing Terminals... 13-4 Charging Terminals in the ChargeBase ... 13-4 Mounting the ChargeBase... 13-5 Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Using the Battery Analyzer ... 14-5 Mounting the QuadCharger ... 14-6 Desk Mounting... 14-6 Troubleshooting... 14-8 Chapter 15 - Customer Support Product Service and Repair... 15-1 Technical Assistance... 15-2 Limited Warranty ... 15-3 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
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Agency Information Label Locations Dolphin 9900 terminals meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to operate them according to the agency guidelines that follow. Please read these guidelines carefully before using your Dolphin terminal.
Honeywell Imaging & Mobility Europe BV Nijverheidsweg 9 5627 BT Eindhoven The Netherlands 1 - 2 Safety UL60950-1 cUL60950 EN60950-1:2000 EN60825-1:1994+A11+A2 EN60950-1:2001+A11:2004 EN60825-1:1994+A1:2002+A2:2001 in accordance with the Class II product requirements specified in Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Those systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of the product you are disposing in a sound way. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
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However, both your microwave and your wireless network will continue to function. The Dolphin Batch terminal does not contain a radio, and therefore, is not affected by microwave ovens. 1 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
• Main battery pack (7.4v Li-ion) • Microsoft Getting Started CD • Dolphin 9900 Mobile Computer Quick Start Guide Note: If you ordered accessories for your terminals, verify that they are also included with the order. Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal should need to be returned for service.
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4.5 hours for the main battery pack, 8 hours for the internal backup battery the first time. Connect the terminal to one of the 9900 charging peripherals to charge; see Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty.
It also provides access to the Start menu, which allows you to open programs and access the system settings. Start menu: Grants access to system functions. Command Bar The Command bar is located at the bottom of application windows. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide and then Today. Start Menus change according to the open application.
The terminal is not connected to external power. A battery is installed but is defective; specifically, its charge level cannot be measured. No SIM card is installed GPRS available GPRS connected EDGE available 2 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
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The radio is not connected to a network Radio connected No radio signal The terminal is searching for a signal Radio signal strength Wi-Fi on Wi-Fi data call Pending alarm Bluetooth Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08 2 - 5...
Hardware Overview Standard Configurations Dolphin 9900 come in several standard configurations. WLAN & WPAN • Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic • Intel XScale PXA27x 624 MHz • 256MB RAM X 1GB Flash • Two in-mold, hard-top keyboard options • 2500mAh extended life main battery •...
Dolphin QuadCharger Device ™ The Dolphin QuadCharger device is a 4-slot charging station for Dolphin 9900 li-ion battery packs. The 4th slot features a battery analyzer that completely resets and re-calibrates a battery and displays its resulting capacity. For more information, see...
There are two stylus kits: one contains three styli and the other includes additional coiled tethers to secure the stylus to the terminal, which helps prevent loss. Li-ion Battery Pack The 7.4v, 18.5 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable battery pack provides the main power for the terminal. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
Front Panel Features Navigation Keys Recessed Keyboard 3 - 4 Front Speaker Touch Panel Display SCAN Key I/O Connector Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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For more information, see The touch panel can be activated by the stylus (included with the terminal) or a finger. For more information, see Using the Touch Panel Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 3-10. Using the Navigation Keys on page 5-3.
Back Panel Features Rear Speaker IrDA Port Stylus Slot Fastener for the Stylus Tether Battery Well 3 - 6 Image Engine Window Rev B 7/9/08 Fastener for the Stylus Tether Microphone Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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The stylus is used to operate the touch panel. The back panel features this storage slot to hold the stylus when not in use. The stylus features a special tip for added accuracy and ease of use. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Batteries on page 3-14.
The IrDA port enables infrared communication; see The maximum data transfer speed is 115kbps. 3 - 8 Audio Jack (2.5mm) Memory on page 6-11. Using Infrared Rev B 7/9/08 IrDA Port on page 7-2. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
6. Replace the access door and tighten the screws. There is a rubber gasket on the inside of access door that must be in place when you seal the door. This gasket performs the sealing action for the door. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Suspend Mode...
Honeywell cable, the terminal can power another device. By default, power out is disabled. To enable power out, alter the registry as follows: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\Serial4] Conn5Venable=1 3 - 10 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0 SP6 or higher), Windows XP, or Windows Vista operating systems. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
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The Dolphin terminal is now treated as a mass storage device, and transferring files is as simple as dragging and dropping or copying and pasting. 3 - 12 For RS-232 communication, connect to COM1. Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
12 month duration covered by the warranty. Installing a Screen Protector Dolphin 9900 terminals ship with a screen protector already installed. You will need to replace the screen protector at regular intervals.
• Excessive discharge damages a battery. Recharge the battery when your terminal indicates low battery power. 3 - 14 (see page 12-1) Auxiliary Battery Well of the Dolphin HomeBase (see page 11-6). Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The warning points are determined by the following registry entry: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power] There are two DWORD values in this registry entry: LowBatt and CriticalBatt. The default values for these entries are as follows: Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Set the Time and Date on page 2-2.
For more information about the RegEdit Power Tool, refer to the Dolphin Power Tools User’s Guide available for download at www.honeywell.com/aidc. Checking Battery Power Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power. For more information, see Power 3 - 16 on page 6-12. Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
To wake the terminal from suspend mode, press the Power Hardware Maintenance When needed, clean the image engine window and the LCD display with a clean, non-abrasive, lint-free cloth. The terminal can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide CTRL + SFT...
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The 5300 image engines contains a high-visibility aimer that projects aiming brackets around the bar code or image preview for maximum viewability and aiming. For details, see on page and page 4-6. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Image Capture Aiming...
4. Center the aiming beam over the bar code; see 5. When the bar code is successfully decoded, the decode LED lights green and the terminal beeps. 6. The bar code information is entered into the application in use. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Scanning Position Options...
2D Matrix Symbol 5300 Red High-Vis Aiming Pattern If your Dolphin terminal is configured with a 5300 imager, high-vis aimers frame the bar code for more intuitive aiming. 4 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
6. Unless otherwise specified by the application in use, the image is saved to the \My Device\My Documents folder (Start > Programs > File Explorer > My Device > My Documents). Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
2. The aiming pattern is now enabled for imaging. Uploading Images Image files can be uploaded to a host PC via Microsoft ActiveSync and a Dolphin communication peripheral or your wireless radio connection. 4 - 6 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
Common Buttons Using the Function Keys Using the Modifier Keys Using the Navigation Keys Keyboard Combinations 43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard 56-Key Full Alpha/Numeric Keyboard Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 56-Key Full Alpha/Numeric Keyboard on page 5-2. on page 5-2. on page 5-3.
Activates the scan and “wakes” the terminals from sleep mode. Its position allows convenient one-handed image-taking and/or bar code decoding. Moves the cursor one space. Moves the cursor to the next tab stop or the next control (on a form). Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Lowers the volume. Moves the cursor one character to the right. Moves the cursor one character to the left. Note: Additional functionality varies according to the application in use. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08 5 - 3...
Sticky Key Functionality Dolphin 9900 terminals support sticky key functionality for the CTRL key, which means that you don’t have to press and hold the CTRL key when you press the next key. Instead, just tap CTRL and then the next key.
The NUM Lock Indicators above the letter keys in the NUM Lock Pad specify the number or character that will be typed when you press that letter key in numeric mode. Note: The NUM key is also used to perform a soft reset in combination with the CTRL key. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide SCAN key...
_ (underscore) & = (equals) > < + (plus) ; (semi-colon) : (colon) ‘ (apostrophe) / (forward slash) * (asterisk) # (pound) \ (backslash) Start menu BKSP Volume up Rev B 7/9/08 Page up Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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43-Key Keyboard Combinations Alpha Alpha Shift Down arrow down Shift Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide NUM Lock NUM Shift BLUE down down Volume down Shift Shift Send (a phone call) End (a phone call) Rev B 7/9/08 Page down...
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56-Key Keyboard Combinations SHIFT Up arrow Down arrow Blue Toggle CAPSLOCK 5 - 10 BLUE Start menu Volume up Page up Volume down Page down Send (a phone call) End (a phone call) Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
SHIFT + any of the arrow keys CTRL+ A CTRL + ESC Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu Backspace Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide To… Copy Paste Undo Delete Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word.
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Personal Tab Description Personal Customizes buttons, set SIP options, and adjust headset settings. System Adjusts system settings. Connections Establishes network connections settings. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide System Tab See Page Rev B 7/9/08 Connections Tab Personal Tab on page 6-2.
For more information about resets, see 6 - 2 See Page Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 3-17. Rev B 7/9/08 Buttons on page 6-3. Input on page 6-4. Menus on page 6-5. Setup Options on page 8-7. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The Assign a program list also contains the following commands: Command Description <Input Panel> Opens the soft input panel. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide . HotKeys is enabled and the button assignments in Using File Explorer Rev B 7/9/08 on page 6-5.
Opens the Today screen. Input The Input settings enables you to customize input from the SIP, adjust word completion settings in Microsoft applications. Input Method 6 - 4 Word Completion Rev B 7/9/08 Options Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
1. Tap Start > Programs > File Explorer, and navigate to the program. File Explorer opens to My Documents by default; to see a list of all folders, tap the folder name and then My Device. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
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4. Navigate to the Start Menu folder (Windows > Start Menu). 5. Right-click on an empty area and select Paste Shortcut. 6. On the terminal, tap the Start menu. 7. Verify that program appears. 6 - 6 Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Memory Memory Power Power Regional Settings Regional Settings Remove Programs Remove Programs Screen Screen WAN Info WAN Info Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 6-8. on page 6-8. on page 6-9. on page 6-9. on page 6-9. on page 6-10.
Turn on backlight:Select this option if you want the backlight to turn on when the a button is pressed or the touch screen is tapped. Backlight Intensity Tap the Backlight tab and move the slider to set the intensity of the backlight. The default is 8. 6 - 8 Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
On the Today screen, tap the line that displays the time and date, The Clock Settings screen appears. The selected time sets the system clock. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide ClearType Tab...
External GPS determines which port a third-party GPS software application can use to access the GPS receiver. Note: You need the installation parameters from the GPS manufacturer to configure the connection. 6 - 10 Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
3-8). If a storage card is installed in the terminal, you can select it in the drop-down list and see capacity and usage statistics for the card. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide This tab displays the usage statistics of the on-board, volatile RAM memory.
For On external power, select from the drop-down list, the number of minutes of inactivity you want to pass before the terminal powers off when running on external power. Suspend Mode on page Rev B 7/9/08 on page 3-14. 3-17. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
1. Tap Remove Programs. In the list, select the program you want to remove. 2. Tap Remove. The following message appears: 3. Tap Yes. Wait while the program is removed. 4. Verify that the program no longer appears in the list. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page...
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Alignment Tab Note: By default, dynamic screen rotation (i.e., the ability to switch between landscape and portrait orientation) is disabled on Dolphin 9900 terminals. Please consult the Dolphin SDK Add-on to find out how to enable dynamic screen rotation. ClearType Tab...
To verify whether or not the GSM radio is enabled, check the Windows Update Windows Update is designed to download Microsoft updates to the operating system directly from Microsoft. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Dolphin Wireless Manager Rev B 7/9/08 (see page 7-6).
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Wireless Manager USB to PC Wi-Fi Note: All server-assigned IP addresses use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tapping this icon… Enables infrared communication. Configures the Bluetooth radio. This icon appears only if a Bluetooth radio and driver is installed on the terminal.
3. Tap and hold the item and select Beam File. 4. The IrDA port searching for a receiving IrDA port in the vicinity. The selected device reads “Pending.” 7 - 2 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 IrDA Port User’s Guide...
3. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you. 4. Your terminal automatically begins receiving it. 5. A popup message appears asking if you want to receive the incoming file. 6. Tap Yes to receive the file. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
These links enable you to establish the following connections types: • Modem • Virtual Private Network (VPN) • *Proxy server connection To complete the setup screens, obtain the network parameters from your system administrator. 7 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
Note: You should not need to change Advanced settings because most ISPs now use DHCP addresses. Online Help For more information about modem connection setup, consult the online help on the setup screens by tapping the Help icon Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
3. Tap OK and the radio begins activating. 7 - 6 These buttons show you the state of the radio. If applicable, information about the radio appears when the radio is activated. Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
For 802.11b/g: Tap WLAN Settings and the Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant opens. The Honeywell WLAN Security Supplicant User’s Guide is available for download from the Dolphin 9900 product page at www.honeywell.com/aidc. For Bluetooth: Tap Bluetooth Settings and the Bluetooth Settings open.
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4. Tap the file, such as an EXE file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. 5. Select the radio or radio combination and tap Apply. The Radio Manager begins enabling your radio or radio combination. 6. When enabled, the Status field reads “Success.” Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 3-17.
COM Port Assignment Table The 9900 ships with the COM ports assigned as follows: COM Port Description COM0 Unused COM1 Serial Port: RS-232 Connector on the bottom panel COM2 Not accessible COM3 IrDA: Serial Infrared (SIR) up to 115 Kbps...
Working with GSM Overview The Dolphin 9900 can be configured with an integrated, embedded GSM/GPRS quad-band radio module for WWAN communication. Short for Global System for Mobile communications, GSM is an open, non-proprietary wireless WAN system that is constantly evolving and growing.
Note: If no SIM card is installed, you can still make emergency phone calls such as 9-1-1, for example. To Install a SIM Card On the Dolphin 9900 terminal, access to the SIM card is located under the battery well, which enables easy access to the SIM card while securing it under an installed battery.
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5. Place the SIM card door over the secured SIM card and fasten the screws. SIM Card Interface 6. Install the battery pack and turn on the terminal. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide SIM Card Door SIM Card Rev B...
Dolphin Wireless Manager. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Dolphin Wireless Manager If the Phone is set to OFF, tap the Phone rectangle and the GSM radio enables. 8 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
You can use the Dolphin terminal as a phone over the GSM radio. Audio Modes The back panel of the Dolphin 9900 contains both a speaker and a microphone that you can use to send and receive audio signals over the GSM network; see...
56-key keyboard View Options Tap Menu > View. 8 - 6 or use the keyboard. or use the physical keyboard. To End a Call, Press… Blue + ENT Blue + ENT Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Tap Menu > Options. The Phone Settings tab windows appear. Phone Tab Establish or change a PIN on the Phone tab. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Services Tab For each service, the phone will read settings from the network on the SIM and display the available options from the carrier.
Select Cellular Line (GPRS) as the modem, and Tap Next. 8 - 8 Enabling the GSM Radio on page SIM Card Installation in the navigation bar indicates that the GSM phone is active but Rev B 7/9/08 8-4. on page 8-2. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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5. Enter the username and password from the account and tap Finish. 6. On the Connections window, tap Manage existing connections. The connection you just created should appear in the list on the modem tab. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
This period of time is determined by ISP. To end the data connection manually, tap the network icon in the navigation bar Disconnect on the popup bubble. 8 - 10 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 and select User’s Guide...
Select button and the process repeats. 4. To switch back to automatic roaming, select Automatic under Select networks and tap OK. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
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Now, you can connect to other transmitting and discoverable Bluetooth devices (see page 9-2). To make the terminal discoverable for other Bluetooth devices to find, you need to make the Bluetooth radio discoverable (see page 9-8). Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Dolphin Wireless Manager (see page 7-6).
Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Bluetooth 2. Tap Add new device. The terminal begins searching for discoverable Bluetooth devices. 3. Select a device in the list and tap Next. 9 - 2 Devices Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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The services on the new devices have to be selected or else the pairing won’t include those services, even though the devices are paired. If services are not selected, you will be continually re- prompted for the passcode from the device. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
(for example, with the initialization of a file exchange). The Beam File method of file transfer on the can be used to pass a file as an untrusted device; see page 9-7. 9 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 Transferring Files User’s Guide...
The types of devices in the vicinity of the radio appear in the list of discovered devices. Supported Services Only the services that are mutually supported on both devices appear on the Partnership Settings window. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08 9 - 5...
7. Select Headset in the list of services. 8. Tap Finish to establish the connection on the terminal. 9. Complete any additional steps required by the headset. 9 - 6 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
5. Tap the device to begin sending the selected file. 6. While trying to connect, the selected device reads “Pending.” 7. When the file is being transferred, the selected device reads “Sending.” Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide When a Bluetooth device is first found, it appears as an Unknown device;...
By default, the Dolphin terminal is not discoverable, which means that the terminal will not be found by other Bluetooth devices. To make the terminal discoverable, tap the Mode tab. Select Make this device visible to other devices and tap OK. 9 - 8 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
For more information about Microsoft’s GPS Intermediate Driver, follow this link: http:// msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms850332.aspx GPS Demo Dolphin 9900 terminals feature a GPS Demo that demonstrate the main functionality of the integrated GPS module. The GPS Demo uses COM7. To see the GPS Demo, tap Start > GPS Demo.
Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
The auxiliary battery is charging. Green The auxiliary battery has completed charging and is ready for use. 11 - 2 Terminal Well COMM LED on page 11-3. Rev B 7/9/08 Auxiliary Battery Well Back Panel on page Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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The HomeBase enables you to charge an additional Li-ion battery pack independently of the terminal well in 4 hours. This feature ensures that you can always have a fully-charged battery for your Dolphin terminal. See 11-6. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide USB Port RS-232 Port...
2. Connect the Honeywell power cable to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power adapter cable into the power source. The HomeBase is now powered. 11 - 4 HomeBase Serial Connector on page 11-4. Rev B 7/9/08 on page Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the HomeBase. Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. The HomeBase is at a right-angle to the printed circuit board (PCB). The ninth pin has a ring indicator (RI). Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
2. Snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The Aux Battery LED lights orange. 3. Use the AUX Battery LED to monitor charging progress. 11 - 6 Power on page Batteries Install the Main Battery on page 11-3. Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
If you are using a USB cable to connect to the workstation, ActiveSync will usually set up a USB connection. If you are using an RS-232 cable, ActiveSync will usually set up an RS-232 connection. For more details, see ActiveSync Communication Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide ® ® Me, Windows 2000, or Windows ®...
The COMM LED flashes when data is being transferred via the HomeBase. For an RS-232 connection, the COMM LED flashes red and green. For a USB connection, the COMM LED flashes green. 11 - 8 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
To mount the HomeBase, you slide the DIN rail slot along the bottom panel and secure it. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or flat surface. 11 - 10 Serial and USB port location (not in view) Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Buildex E-Z Anchor Stud Solver Medium Duty Drywall Anchor (Model #25216); supports 50 lbs., screws included Concrete Buildex TAPCON concrete anchors 3/16 in. X at least 1 in. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Back Panel Recommended Hardware Rev B...
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Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
Data is being sent from the host device to the Mobile Base. Green Data is being sent from the Mobile Base to the host device. Orange Data is being sent at high data rates. 12 - 2 COMM LED Rev B 7/9/08 Mounting Brackets Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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RS-232 Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect the unit to a host device via RS-232; see Serial Connector on page Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12-8. Rev B 7/9/08...
3. When the Dolphin terminal is properly seated, the DOCK LED on the Mobile Base illuminates solid green. The terminal begins charging automatically. 12 - 4 Powering the Dolphin Mobile Base Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 on page User’s Guide...
The latch sits on top of the spring arm assembly and holds the back of the terminal securely in place. The graphic above displays the mounting of a Dolphin 9900 terminal. There is another Dolphin Mobile Base that contains a special latch to accommodate the pistol-grip handle on the Dolphin 9550.
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Both the power and serial connectors are straight out, not at an angle. The Mobile Base must be powered by a 12 to 48 volt DC source. 12 - 6 Bottom Panel on page 12-3. Rev B 7/9/08 Bottom Panel on page Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
(or straight-through) RS-232 cable. To communicate with a DCE device, use either a null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial cable. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide ®...
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5V power out. This can power a peripheral device, such as a mobile printer, as long as that peripheral device can accept 500mA at 5V. 12 - 8 IBM XT DB25 Modem DB25 (DTE) (DCE) Rev B 7/9/08 Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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The following diagram displays the pin diagram of the serial connector of the bottom panel of the Mobile Base. Note: Signals referenced are for a DTE device. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Pin # Description Internal Jumper to Pin 6...
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Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
There is no ON/OFF switch on the back panel of the ChargeBase. The power switch is on the power adapter. 13 - 2 Terminal Wells Dock Charge on page Rev B 7/9/08 13-4. Power Supply Connector Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet. 5. On the power adapter, turn the power switch to the ON position. The LEDs illuminate as the ChargeBase powers up. 6. The ChargeBase is ready to begin charging terminals. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08...
3. The Charge LED lights green to indicate that the terminal is powered and charging. 13 - 4 Supplying Power to the ChargeBase Inserting and Removing Terminals Rev B 7/9/08 on page 13-3. on page 13-4. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The bottom panel of the Dolphin ChargeBase offers two mounting options: insert a DIN Rail for desk mounting or use mounting brackets with the available screw slots for wall mounting. Rubber Feet Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide DIN Rail Slot...
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1. Slide the DIN Rail into the DIN Rail slot on the bottom panel. 2. Turn the ChargeBase and DIN Rail right side up. 3. Secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface. 13 - 6 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
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Sheet Rock Buildex E-Z Anchor Stud Solver Medium Duty Drywall Anchor (Model #25216); supports 50 lbs., screws included Concrete Buildex TAPCON concrete anchors 3/16 in. X at least 1 in. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Recommended Hardware Rev B 7/9/08 (see page 13-7).
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Honeywell may result in damage not covered by the warranty. Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Honeywell. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by Honeywell may cause damage not covered by the warranty. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B...
14 - 2 Charge/Analyze Slot Using the Battery Analyzer on page Battery Capacity Indicator LEDs Using the Battery Analyzer Rev B 7/9/08 Battery Capacity LEDs Analyze Button 14-5. on page 14-2. on page 14-5. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
3. Connect the power cable to the supply connector on the back of the QuadCharger. 4. Press the power switch to the ON position. The power LED illuminates green, and the charger performs a self-diagnostic test that lasts approximately five seconds. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Power Supply Connector Power Switch...
The Status LED for each slot turns orange to indicate that the battery has begun a charge cycle. 4. When the Status LED turns green, the battery in the slot has completed charging. 14 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
Indicator LEDs display the battery’s capacity. You can verify a battery’s capacity by installing the battery in a terminal and checking the power; see Power on page 6-12. Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08 Status LEDs on page...
To mount the QuadCharger, you slide the DIN rail slot along the bottom panel and secure it. Then, using the appropriate nuts and bolts, secure the DIN rail to the desk or wall. The following graphic displays how to mount the QuadCharger to a desk: 14 - 6 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
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Wall Mounting The following graphic displays how to mount a QuadCharger to a wall: Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Rev B 7/9/08 14 - 7...
An error occurred during the self-diagnostic test for that particular charging pocket. Call Honeywell Product Service and request an RMA. For additional warranty and return information, see Support on page 15-1. Rev B 7/9/08 Customer Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
You can also access product service and repair assistance online at www.honeywell.com/aidc. For ongoing and future product quality improvement initiatives, the Dolphin 9900 comes equipped with an embedded device lifetime counter function. Honeywell may use lifetime counter data for future statistical reliability analysis as well as ongoing quality, repair and service purposes.
Honeywell extends these warranties only to users of the products. These warranties are non-transferable. The limited duration of the warranty for Dolphin 9900 series of products is as follows: • The duration of the limited warranty for terminals with an integrated imager is two years.
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For more information, contact your Sales Representative, Customer Account Representative, or Product Service Marketing Manager from Honeywell, or your Authorized Reseller. 15 - 4 Rev B Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer 7/9/08 User’s Guide...
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Honeywell International Inc. 700 Visions Drive P.O. Box 208 Skaneateles Falls, NY 13153-0208 ™ 99-UG Rev B 7/9/08...