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USER'S MANUAL PHL-7100 PHL-7200 Ruggedized Portable Data Terminal.
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Unless otherwise agreed in a written contract, all Opticon products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for two years after purchase. Opticon will repair or, at its option, replace products that are defective in materials or workmanship with proper use during the warranty period. Opticon is not liable for damages caused by modifications made by a customer. In such cases, standard repair charges will apply.
2.1 Check the package ..............2-1 2.1.1 PHL-7100..............2-2 2.1.2 PHL-7200..............2-3 2.2 General View of the PDT .............2-4 2.2.1 PHL-7100 front view ............2-4 2.2.2 PHL-7100 rear view .............2-4 2.2.3 PHL-7200 front view ............2-6 2.2.4 PHL-7200 rear view .............2-6 2.3 Charging the Battery Pack ...........2-8 2.3.1 Installing the battery pack ..........2-8...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.4.6 Using the stylus ............2-15 2.4.7 Using the PHL-7100 keypad ........2-15 2.4.8 Using the PHL-7200 keypad ........2-24 2.5 Navigating the Display ............2-36 2.5.1 Setting Time and Date ..........2-36 2.5.2 Entering the Data............2-36 2.5.3 The Command Bar ............2-37 2.5.4 The Task Bar..............2-37...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.13 Password ..............3-41 3.2.14 PC Connection............3-42 3.2.15 Power ..............3-43 3.2.16 Regional Settings.............3-45 3.2.17 Remove Programs...........3-46 3.2.18 Storage Manager .............3-46 3.2.19 Stylus ...............3-47 3.2.20 System..............3-49 3.2.21 Volume & Sounds Properties ........3-51 3.3 Taskbar and Start Menu .............3-52 Chapter 4.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.1 Using the Phone Features ...........6-1 6.1.1 SIM Card..............6-1 6.1.2 Inserting a SIM Card............6-2 6.1.3 Enabling GSM/GPRS module........6-3 6.2 Interface layout..............6-4 6.2.1 Looking up messages..........6-4 6.2.2 Icons and menus ............6-7 6.3 Selecting communication settings ........6-9 General Setup Menu.............6-9...
Describe how to use all kinds of communication of the PDT. Chapter 5: Software Application, Describe the installed applications on the PDT. For configuration of the bar code reader, refer to the Opticon Universal Menu Book. The Universal Menubook can be downloaded from the opticon website...
• Do not disassemble the PDT. Servicing should be done by Opticon only. If the PDT or accessories gets damaged due to wrong handling or unauthorized repair, warranty is void. In case the warranty seals are broken, warranty is void too.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 1.3 Battery Safety Lithium-ion battery packs might get hot, explode, ignite and/or cause serious injury if exploded by abusive using. Please follow the safety warnings listed as below: • Do not throw the battery pack in fire. Do not expose the battery to high temperatures.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 1.4 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
1.5 Recycling & disposal instructions. Do not throw this product in the home waste bin. For proper end-of-life treatment consult the Environmental care section of the opticon website 1.6 Regulatory information. For CE, FCC, RoHS and other Document of Conformities, consult the Regulatory section...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 1.7 Product Labeling The PHL-7100 series PDT has several labels as showed in Figure 1-1 and 1-2. Figure 1-1 PHL-7100 Labeling (Front and side views) Label nr. Description LCD panel protection film Opticon logo Warranty seal PDT...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 1-2 PHL-7100 Labeling (Rear view) Label nr. Description System and regulatory label LED/Laser radiation warning label Warranty label bar code reader Serial number Article number and model number Windows CE .NET label Table 1-2 Rear labeling...
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The PHL-7200 series PDT has several labels as showed in Figure 1-3 and 1-4. Figure 1-3 PHL-7200 Labeling (Front and side views) Label nr. Description LCD panel protection film Opticon logo Warranty seal PDT SIM card insertion (GSM/GPRS model only) Table 1-3 Front labeling...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 1-4 PHL-7200 Labeling (Rear view) Label nr. Description System and regulatory label LED/Laser radiation warning label Warranty label bar code reader Serial number Article number and model number Windows CE .NET label Table 1-4 Rear labeling...
PHL-7000 series 1.8 System Specifications The PHL-7000 series detailed specifications as follows. Unless otherwise noted, all the specifications are subject to change without prior notification. PHL-7100, PHL-7200 Processor - 400MHz Intel PXA255 32 bits RISC CPU - 64 MB Flash ROM...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series PHL-7100, PHL-7200 - Standard Li-Ion battery pack, 3.7V, 3000mAh - Advanced smart battery - Built-in battery charger - 2.4V/15mAh rechargeable backup battery Power System - Battery cover sensor switch - Power adapter: 100~240VAC, 50/60Hz input ;...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series PHL-7100, PHL-7200 - Dimensions: L : 200 mm W: 91.3mm / 78mm H: 60.6mm / 42.2mm - Weight: 660g with standard battery pack 600g without battery pack Color - Black - RS232 serial cable for PDT - USB host cable for PDT - High-capacity Li-Ion battery pack (3.7V, 4000mAh)
Should this PDT require service, please contact your local reseller. In case of technical questions, send an email to support@opticon.com and provide information about the product name, the serial number (see chapter 1.7 "Product labeling" and/or chapter 3.2.4.1 "Information") and provide a detailed problem description.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Chapter 2. Getting started 2.1 Check the package Open the package and check if no parts are missing or damaged. See next page:...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.1.1 PHL-7100 Figure 2-1 Package contents 1. PHL-7100 PDT 2. Stylus 3. USB client cable for PDT 4. Earphone/ microphone set 5. Standard AC adapter 5VDC/2.6A 6. AC power cord 7. Standard battery pack (3.7V, 3000 mAh) 8.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.1.2 PHL-7200 Figure 2-2 Package contents 1. PHL-7200 PDT 2. Stylus 3. USB client cable for PDT 4. Earphone/ microphone set 5. Standard AC adapter 5VDC/2.6A 6. AC power cord 7. Standard battery pack (3.7V, 3000 mAh) 8.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.2 General View of the PDT 2.2.1 PHL-7100 front view Figure 2-3 PHL-7100 front view 2.2.2 PHL-7100 rear view Figure 2-4 PHL-7100 rear view...
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This strap can be sealed tighter or looser Speaker 1.5W speaker for audio output DC Power Jack A connector to input power suppy to PDT. End Cap Protect CF slot and SD slot from dust and water Table 2-1 Description of PHL-7100 General View...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.2.3 PHL-7200 front view Figure 2-5 PHL-7200 front view 2.2.4 PHL-7200 rear view Figure 2-6 PHL-7200 rear view...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Bar code reader LED “Red” color Bar code reader on indicator “Green” color Successful reading Charge LED indicator “Red” color Charging battery “Green” color Battery fully charged LCM / touch panel User input on touch panel by stylus...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.3 Charging the Battery Pack Before using the PDT, install and charge the battery by executing the steps described in this paragraph. 2.3.1 Installing the battery pack 1. On the PDT attached with a hand-strap, detach the hand-strap.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3. Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the label facing upwards, and ensuring the battery snaps into it's place. Figure 2-9 Insert the battery pack 4. Install the battery cover by inserting the top first, and then press the bottom in firmly. Turn both the battery cover latches upwards to secure the cover to the PDT.
2. Plug in the connector of the power adapter to the PDT. 3. Connect the power cord to a power source. Figure 2-11 Charging with power adapter (PHL-7100 shown) 4. Charging time: to charge the battery pack for the first time, it needs approximately 6 hours.
2. Plug in the connector of the power adapter to the IRU-7000 3. Connect the power cord to a power source 4. Insert the PHL-7100 into the IRU-7000. In case of PHL-7200 insert the support bracket in IRU-7000 first, thereafter insert PHL-7200 in IRU-7000.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series b) Place the spare battery pack into the IRU-7000’s spare battery charging slot : 1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter 2. Plug in the connector of the power adapter to the IRU-7000 3.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.4 Handling the PDT 2.4.1 Starting the PDT Press the power key to turn ON/OFF the PDT. If the PDT does not power on, perform a cold boot, see chapter 2.7 “Resetting”. CAUTION: When a battery is fully inserted in PDT for the first time, the PDT powers on and boots automatically.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.4.3 Calibration of the touch Screen On the initial boot-up of the PDT, the stylus calibration screen opens. Use the stylus to press and hold briefly on the center of each target as it moves around the screen.
3) Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select multiple items. CAUTION: Never use a pen, pencil or any other sharp object on the display to avoid damage of the touch screen. 2.4.7 Using the PHL-7100 keypad Figure 2-15 PDT Keypad 2-15...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Alpha + Main Main Function Function Function User configurable Default : None Main bar code scan key Power On/Off Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Inbox File Explorer Backlight Right Increase Backlight Left Decrease...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Alpha + Main Main Function Function Function Copy P Q R S & T U V * W X Y Z Space 〔 〕 . (Point) Start Menu , ; Enter /...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Definition Move the cursor one character to the Right right. The cursor will move continuously if button remains is pressed. Move the cursor one character to the Left left. The cursor will move continuously if button remains pressed.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Definition key is used in combination Function change with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions. Number key “1” Number key “2” Number key “3” Number key “4” Number key “5”...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function 2. You must press key, then press key to decrease backlight brightness each time. 1. Move the cursor down one page. The cursor will move continuously if button remains pressed.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function key. Enter a plus sign by pressing key, then + (Plus Sign) pressing 1. It is to do “Paste” function. 2. To do this function by pressing key first,...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function and then pressing key. 1. The “Space” function is to input a space at the cursor. Space 2. To do this function by pressing key first, and then pressing key each time.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3. If you want to type a lowercase “c”, press (The three times, the key is needed if it’s the first alpha character keying in). If a letter that is on the same key as the last letter entered, wait two seconds after you pressed the last key, then you can enter the correct series of keystrokes to create the next letter.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Press the Keys Press the Keys enter enter r R s S t T u U v V w W x X y Y z Z 〔 〕 , ; = % Table 2-7 Alpha + Numeric keys define 2.4.8 Using the PHL-7200 keypad...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Fn + Main Function None Main Barcode Scan Key Power On/Off Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Inbox File Explorer Right Increase of Brightness Left Decrease of Brightness Down Page Down Page Up Caps Backspace...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Fn + Main Function € 、 ’ + Paste - Copy & * Start Menu Space SHIFT Function change 2-26...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Fn + Main Function Enter Table 2-8 Keypad list Assembler Key Functionality Definition Press “F1” and “F4” button Warm Reset simultaneously. Press “Power”, “F1” and “F4” button Cold Reset simultaneously. Table 2-9 Special reset key combinations...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Definition Move the cursor one character to the Left left. The cursor will move continuously if button is pressed continuously. Move the cursor down one row or line Down The cursor will move continuously if button is pressed continuously.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Main Function Definition key is used in combination Function change with other keys to type special characters and perform system functions. This key confirms data entry Enter Table 2-10 Definition of Main Function 2.4.8.1 Special Function by “Fn” + main Function The “Fn”...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function 3. Move the cursor down one page. The cursor will move continuously if button is pressed continuously. Page Down 4. You must press key, then press key to cursor down one page each time.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key. Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key. Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key. Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function Enter a by pressing key, then press key. Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key. Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key. Enter a by pressing key, then 、...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function Increases device volume, press key and then press key. Decreases device volume, press key and then press key. Enter a by pressing key, then pressing key. Enter a character by pressing key, then pressing key.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Fn + Main Definition Sequence Function first, and then press key. Enter a -by pressing key, then - pressing key. To do a copy action, press key, Copy then press key. Enter a &by pressing key, then &...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.4.9 Using the Ear/Microphone Connect the ear/microphone set to PDT earphone jack connector. The PDT has no built in microphone, if you like to record the voice, you have to the use ear/microphone set. Figure 2-17 Ear/microphone...
If the program has an icon on the desktop, double-tap to open it. There are several ways to enter data in an application on the PDT: Use the keypad to enter alpha-numeric characters, Refer to “2.4.7 Using the PHL-7100 keypad” and “2.4.8 Using the PHL-7200 keypad” .
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series For more information on factory installed applications, refer to Chapter 5 “Software Applications”. 2.5.3 The Command Bar Use the Command bar at top of the screen to perform tasks in programs, such a opening a file, or editing a file.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.5.5 The Soft Keypad In applications that accept keypad input, the Soft Input Panel (SIP) can be used to enter data using the stylus. The SIP is a software, QWERTY-style keyboard. To open the SIP, tap the keyboard icon to open the menu and select Hide Input Panel to close the keyboard.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 802.11b WLAN is not connected to a network. 802.11b WLAN no signal. 802.11b WLAN signal is Low. 802.11b WLAN signal is Average. 802.11b WLAN signal is Good. Table 2-12 WLAN Manager Figure 2-22 WLAN Manager...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.5.7 Reading bar codes, 1D laser version. To use the scanning function, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using devices equipped with a 1D laser bar code reader.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.5.8 Reading bar codes, 2D CMOS version. The 2D CMOS version can read both 1D and 2D bar codes. To use the scanning function, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using devices equipped with a 2D CMOS bar code reader.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6. Bad scanning position. 1) Make sure that the laser beam sweeps across whole bar code. 2) Scanning operations may fail if the illumination beam is positioned as below. 7. Upon reading a bar code, the red LED indicator turns on until the trigger is release or after five seconds.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.6 Power management 2.6.1 Suspend Mode The PDT will go into a suspend mode when it is idle for a period of time. The idle duration can be customized using the Power control panel (refer to Figure “Schemes Tab”) Suspend mode works and...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 2.6.2 Resuming Use the following method to resume (wake up the PDT): Press <Power> key to suspend or resume (wake up). When a battery pack completely discharges while the unit is in suspend mode, the PDT remains suspended until discharged battery condition is corrected.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Chapter 3. PDT settings 3.1 Introduction To view available options for PDT’s setting, tap Start > Settings. Then, there are three items inside Settings: “Control Panel”, “Network and Dial-up” and “Taskbar and Start”. 3.2 Control Panel To view the Control Panel and settings you can modify by tapping Start >...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.1 BarCode Settings ICON ITEM & FUNCTION Start bar code settings tool : • Enable or disable bar code scanner Select bar code symbologies Select prefixes and suffixes Select quiet zone options Select read mode options Table 3-1 Bar code settings 3.2.1.1 Basic TAB...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series None Disable beep after scanning bar code. One Time Beep one time after scanning bar code (default). Two Times Beep two times after scanning bar code. Keybd Message Select the bar code data transfer method Disable Data from bar code reader is ignored.
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Bar code specific options can not be selected in this version of the Bar Code Settings tool. In case bar code specific options are required, refer to Opticon’s Universal Menu Book, chapter 3 and lookup the serial command sequence, and enter this commands sequence in Bar Code...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series The Opticon Universal Menu Book can be downloaded from the opticon website. Note : support for symbologies may be dependent of the bar code reader firmware. Figure 3-3 Code configure Tab Field name Description Enable UPC A and UPC-E (default)
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Chinese Post Matrix 2of5 Enable Chinese Post Matrix 2of5 Korean Postal Authority code Enable Korean Postal Authority code IATA Enable IATA (default) MSI/Plessey Enable MSI/Plessey (default) Telepen Enable Telepen (default) UK/Plessey Enable UK/Plessey (default) Code 128...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series The transmitted string format is : Figure 3-5 Transmitted string format A prefix and suffix of maximum 4 direct input entries each may be included in front and at the end of the string respectively. A preamble is transmitted before the prefix and can contain up to 8 direct input characters.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series In the Prefix and Suffix option, 4 key input fields and their current settings are shown : Figure 3-7 Prefix option Figure 3-8 Suffix option The default suffix is ^M (CR) . In the Preamble and Postamble option, 8 key input fields and their current settings are shown :...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series In the code option field can be indicated for which symbology the current prefix or suffix should be configured. The “Clear All Codes” options will clear the prefix for all symbologies. Figure 3-11 Prefix : Code list box.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Thereafter the display will look like : Figure 3-13 Prefix : Selected character ‘U’ for UPC-A. Repeat these steps for the characters ‘P’, ‘C’ and ‘A’. Thereafter the display will look like : Figure 3-14 Prefix : Selected characters ‘UPCA’ for UPC-A.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Preamble and postamble are applicable for all bar code symbologies. Therefore the code option list box shows only 1 option : “Clear all codes”. Figure 3-15 Preamble : Only 1 code option. 3-12...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.1.4 Quiet zone TAB With this option the reader can decode bar codes that have smaller start and/or end margins than specified for the symbology. Be carefully when using this option. It may increase the possibility of partial reads and ghost reads.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.1.5 Read Mode TAB With this option several read modes can be changed. Figure 3-17 Read mode options. Field name Description Trigger repeat This option makes it more easy to select a single bar code from a sheet filled with barcodes.
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Use this option only in case you want to access bar code reader features which are not documented in this user’s manual, but are documented in Opticon’s Universal Menu Book. If there is no need to make any other change to the bar code reader settings, do not use this option.
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User's manual PHL-7000 series Example : To set a prefix ‘Test’ for UPC-A, lookup in Opticon’s Universal Menu Book (UMB) the serial command’s of : - prefix UPC-A : see UMB paragraph 4.2.1, serial command = N1 - Direct input ‘T’ : see UMB paragraph 4.3.4, serial command = 0T - Direct input ‘e’...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.2 Bluetooth Device Properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Scan Device” Tab (Figure 3-20) : • Tap the Scan Device button to initiate a scan for Bluetooth devices. The Bluetooth manager lists the Bluetooth devices that it finds, see Figure 3-21. If Bluetooth hardware is not found in the PDT, the Bluetooth Hardware Error window appears, see Figure 3-22.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-20 Bluetooth Manager Window Figure 3-21 Bluetooth Manager Window Figure 3-22 Bluetooth Error Window Figure 3-23 Bluetooth Manager Window Figure 3-24 Bluetooth Enter PIN Window Figure 3-25 Bluetooth Manager Window 3-18...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Note: If the device to which the PDT is bonding does not appear in the list, ensure it is turned on, in discoverable mode, and within range (30 feet / 10 meters) of the PDT.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.3 Certificates Certificates are used by some applications for establishing trust and for secure communications. Certificates are signed and issued by certificate authorities and are valid for a prescribed period of time. Windows CE manages multiple certificate stores.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.4 Control Center The Control Center includes four Property buttons. These are property buttons for PDT device information, display brightness, system Backup Restore and Fn-Key Settings. Figure 3-31 Control Center 3.2.4.1 Information ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Information”...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.4.2 Brightness ICON ITEM & FUNCTION LCD Brightness Tune the LCD brightness by tapping right-arrow & left-arrow. Can also tune the LCD brightness by pressing right-direction key or left-direction key of keypad. Amounts 7 steps: Every step have corresponding picture of self.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.4.3 Backup Restore ICON ITEM & FUNCTION 1. You can backup/restore the system to/from flash disk or inserted memory card. (A. Disk on Chip, B. CF Card, C. SD Card, Figure 3-33) 2. When you launch this application, it must check backup file in Disk On Chip first.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.4.4 Fn-key Settings ICON ITEM & FUNCTION Fn-Key Setting (Figure 3-37) • Fn Key The Application Program of default setting Internet Explorer Microsoft WordPad Inbox My Computer To assign your favorite application program to F1, F2, F3 and F4 hot keys.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.5 Date/Time ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Date/Time” Tab (Figure 2-18) : • Please see the detail information of 2.5.1 Setting Time and Date Table 3-13 Date/Time 3.2.6 Dialing Properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Dialing Properties” Tab (Figure 3-39) : •...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.7 Display Properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Background” Tab (Figure 3-43) : • From the “Image” list, select an image you want as the background of the desktop. (Figure 3-44) To locate an image in another folder, select “Browse”.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.9 Internet Options ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “General” Tab (Figure 3-50) : • Type in the URL of desired start page and the desired search engine. You also change the Cache Size, clear the Cache and Clear the History..
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-50 Internet Settings Figure 3-51 Internet Settings Figure 3-52 Internet Settings Figure 3-53 Internet Settings 3-33...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.10 Keyboard ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Repeat” Tab (Figure 3-54) : • To change the amount of time between depressions before repetition starts, adjust the Repeat delay slider To change the repeat rate, adjust the Repeat rate slider.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.11 Network and Dial-up Connections ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Connection” Tab : • To create a “Dial-up Connection” : Double-tap the “Make New connection”. In the “Make New Connection” dialog box, enter a name for the connection.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Once you have established an account, create a new connection on your device. When creating this connection, you should be able to use all of the default TCP/IP settings provided in the Make New Connection Wizard. If you can’t connect using the default settings, contact your ISP or access your ISP’s Web...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-57 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-58 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-59 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-60 Network and Dial-up Connections 3-37...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-61 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-62 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-63 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-64 Network and Dial-up Connections 3-38...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-65 Network and Dial-up Connections Figure 3-66 Network and Dial-up Connections 3-39...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.12 Owner ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Identification” Tab (Figure 3-67) : • Fill in or edit the data as desired. To have this information displayed when you start your device, select “Display Owner Identification” at Power To set up identification for remote networks, see Setting up identification for remote networks.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.13 Password ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Password Setting” Tab (Figure 3-69) : • Enter the password In the “Confirm password“ box, enter the password again. To require the password on startup, select “Enable password protection at power- on“, and/or select “Enable password protection for screen saver”...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.14 PC Connection ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “PC Connection” Tab (Figure 3-70) : • Select the first checkbox to enable direct connections to the desktop computer. (Figure 3-70) Tap the “Change Connection…” button to modify the connection method from USB or Serial.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.15 Power ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Battery” Tab (Figure 3-72) : • Provide change level indicators for Main battery and Backup battery. Provide remaining power capacity of main battery. If a “Main Batteries very Low” warning message shows, the remaining battery life is around 30 minutes before PDT shuts down.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-72 Power Figure 3-73 Power Figure 3-74 Power Figure 3-75 Power Figure 3-76 Power 3-44...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.16 Regional Settings ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Region” Tab (Figure 3-77) : • Select the desired location/language. Review the Appearance samples in the bottom half of the screen. Select the Tab at the top for any settings you wish to change, Options to modify include Number, Currency, Time, and Date.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.17 Remove Programs ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Remove Programs” Tab : • Only user installed programs can be removed. Select the program you wish to remove from the list and press “remove” button. Table 3-25 Remove Programs 3.2.18 Storage Manager...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-78 Storage Manager 3.2.19 Stylus ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Double-Tap” Tab (Figure 3-79, Figure 3-80) : • Double-tap the checkerboard grip at a comfortable speed. Double-tap clapboard to test your settings. The function is OK if the figures are changed from Figure 3-79 to Figure 3-80.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.20 System ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “General” Tab (Figure 3-83) : • To show: Firmware information Information about Processor type, Memory size, Expansion card “Memory” (Figure 3-84) : • Move the slider to adjust memory allocation. Default storage memory is normally set to about 8MB with the reminder assigned to Program memory.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Figure 3-83 System Properties Figure 3-84 System Properties Figure 3-85 System Properties Figure 3-86 System Properties 3-50...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.2.21 Volume & Sounds Properties ICON ITEM & FUNCTION “Volume” Tab (Figure 3-87) : • The factory default for Volume is the forth level. You can adjust the volume to your environment and comfort. Set the volume by adjusting the slider from Soft to Loud, or press Right or Left edge of Navigation keys “Sounds”...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 3.3 Taskbar and Start Menu ICON ITEM & FUNCTION Taskbar “General” Tab : • and Start In this tab, You can change the position of the Taskbar and Menu Start menu Is always on top or not...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Chapter 4. Communication 4.1 Installing & Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1.1 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on the Host PC Microsoft ActiveSync is a file transfer tool to synchronize the files on a PC with the files on your PDT.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Transferring Files: To transfer files, complete the following steps on the host PC: Select Start > Programs > Communication > (Serial, or USB) Activesync. Double-click on the selected ActiveSync icon After you have established a connection with PDT, tap the “Explore” button at the top of the ActiveSync window (or select Explore from the File menu).
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 4.2.2 ActiveSync File Synchronization ActiveSync files synchronization requires an ActiveSync partnership between the PDT and the Host PC. Refer to “Setting up a Partnership”, above: Select the files in the synchronization configuration for the PDT partnership.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Chapter 5. Software Applications 5.1 Introduction The PDT includes several applications for example Calculator, email, etc. You can switch to any software application by tapping the Start Menu. 5.2 Software Applications 5.2.1 Calculator It can be used for basic calculations with “+”, “-“ “*” and “/“.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.2 Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in the following ways: Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook on the Host Computer. Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet server provider (ISP) or a network.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Windows NT domain security. This is not required for most ISP accounts. If you have trouble connecting, try clearing this box. SMTP Host: If your mail service uses a separate server for SMTP, enter the name in the box.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series lines) that you want to download. Get Full Copy of messages: Select to receive a full copy of all messages. In addition to the message body, any options you select in When getting full copy will be downloaded.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Select Services > Options > Compose tab. Select Keep copy of sent mail in Sent folder. 5.2.2.6 Set the action to follow deleting, moving, or responding to a message: Select Services > Options > Read tab.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.2.10 Folder- Create a folder: Select File > Folder > New Folder Type a name for the folder. Delete a folder: Select the folder you want to delete Select File > Delete Designate a folder as offline: Only IMAP4 folders can be designated as offline.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.2.11 Compose and send a message: In list view, select Compose > New Message Enter the address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon. If the recipient is listed in the Address Book, enter a few letters of the recipient’s name and select Compose >...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series network. The mail server connection downloads messages from your mail server to Inbox on your device. When you select Services> Connect in Inbox, Inbox starts a remote connection using the connection you specified when setting up the current mail service. If you are already connected through a remote connection other than the one you specified in the service, you will be asked if you want to use the current connection.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.2.16 Working with Message Attachments: If you receive messages through a remote mail server, in Inbox on the device, select the Get file attachments and meeting requests (IMAP4) or Get meeting requests (POP3) setting in the Inbox Preferences dialog box. For more information, see Set Inbox preferences.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Attach a file to a message: With the message open, select File > Attachments > Add Attachment. Select the file you want to attach. Note: OLE objects cannot be attached to Inbox messages. Note 1: To add a mail service, select “Add”, To remove a mail service, select the service from the Installed service box and select “Remove”.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.3 Internet Explorer With Internet Explorer, you can view Web or intranet Web pages on your device. You will need to use a modem or WLAN to connect to an Internet server provider (ISP) or network.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.3.5 Enable Cookies A cookie file contains information about your identity and preferences so that a Web site can tailor information to your needs. The Web site sends the file and it is stored on your mobile device.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.3.11 Refresh current page Select View > Refresh. 5.2.3.12 Stop loading a page Select View > Stop. 5.2.3.13 View current page Select View > Internet Options To view the protocol, page type, size, and address, selects the General tab.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.3.19 Change the font size Select View > Text Size and select the desired size. 5.2.4 Media Player The PDT comes with Media Player for Windows CE.NET installed. Open Media Player by selecting Start >...
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.6 Microsoft WordPad You can create and edit documents and templates in WordPad, using buttons and menu commands that are similar to those used in the desktop version of Microsoft Word. You can work with files Normal or Outline view.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Move, copy, or delete text Select the text you want to move, copy, or delete. To move or delete text, select the Cut button. To copy the text, select the Copy button. To paste the information, move the insertion point to the desired location, and select the Paste button.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Change font formatting Select desired text. Select the Bold, Italic, or Underline button. To change the color, select Format > Font and select the color you want from the Color list. Adjust the paragraph alignment Select the paragraph you want to align.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.6.4 Working in Outline View Switch between Normal and Outline views Select View > Normal or Outline. Assign and change outline levels Select View > Outline. Select the appropriate buttons on the toolbar. 5.2.6.5 Inserting Symbols Place the insertion point where you want to insert the symbol.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series During conversion, some formatting attributes may be changed or lost. To avoid losing these attributes permanently, close the file after viewing it rather saving the file on your device. If you save the file, save with a different file name.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Tables Tables appear as tab-delimited text. Cells containing wrapped text, tabs, or paragraph markers may be difficult to read. Simple tables are displayed accurately and restored when you convert the WordPad file back to a WordPad document.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.7 Remote Connection Using Remote Desktop Connection, you can log on to Windows Terminal Server and use all programs installed on this server. For example, instead of running Microsoft Pocket Word, you can run the desktop version of Microsoft Word.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.2.8 Windows Explorer Windows Explorer works almost the same on your PDT as it does on your PC. See the topics below for information about the difference in Windows Explorer on your device. 5.2.8.1 Navigating in File View Go forwards and Back To go to the previous folder, select Go >...
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Transfer a file using infrared To send a file, select it, line up the infrared ports, and select File > Send To > Infrared Recipient. To receive a file, line up the infrared ports, and select File > Receive.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.3 DiskOnChip The DiskOnChip let the application or a data file can be stored into the Flash Memory. Note: The DiskOnChip storage memory persists all reset (warm/cold reboot) conditions and software/firmware updates. We strongly recommends installing all applications, applets, programs, and important data files to the DiskOnChip Flash location.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 5.3.3 DiskOnChip Size The size of the DiskOnChip will vary, depending on the size of system firmware. Inside the DiskOnChip directory, tap File > Properties. The DiskOnChip Properties dialog: The number following Free is the amount of memory currently available on your device.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Chapter 6. Phone tools (GSM/GPRS) 6.1 Using the Phone Features Use the PDT to make and receive telephone calls and send and receive SMS (Short Message Service) messages. Your mobile phone service provider may provide other useful services such as voice mail.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.1.2 Inserting a SIM Card Note: If the battery is already installed, you must remove it before inserting the SIM card. To insert the SIM card into the PDT: 1. Remove the 4 screws from the GSM End Cap with a screw driver, Torx type and size 8 (T8).
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.1.3 Enabling GSM/GPRS module 1. Tap the phone icon in the system tray twice. 2. A GPRS power control window is displayed. 3. You need to select "Enable GSM / GPRS" and tap the OK button.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.2 Interface layout Depending on options available and the capabilities of your PDT, the main interface enables you to: Look up all your messages using the Inbox, Outbox and Sent icons. Create and send SMS messages.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Depending on the type of message, in order to send, see properties, move, resend, display, annotate or delete a message on the list: 1. Select the message and hold the selection with the stylus for a few seconds until a context menu is displayed.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Sent box Clicking the Sent icon will display the list of messages sent from the outbox. The content of the selected message is displayed in the frame. To send, see properties, transfer, and display, annotate or delete a message from the list: 1.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.2.2 Icons and menus Display icons Clicking the icon located at the bottom of the screen and which symbolizes two arrows on a blank page, displays the fast access icons for available functions (which are as follows, from left to right: send and receive SMS messages, add a new contact in your Phonebook, Dialer, Internet connection).
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Tools menu Click on the Tools menu at the bottom of the screen, then select: - Retrieve SMS: The application collects the SMS messages and places them in the Inbox. - Retrieve phonebook: To download a phonebook: the one in your mobile phone or the one in your SIM card, or both.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.3 Selecting communication settings Before using the communication features, make sure that the communication port and the equipment you are using are correctly declared. General Setup Menu Click the Tools > Settings to access the General Setup menu, which have different functions available depending on the type of your equipment.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Communications device tab 1. Select Tools > Settings > Communications device. 2. Select the Manufacturer and the Model of your equipment (modem or telephone). 3. Select Connection type being used. 4. Click the OK icon located at the top right-hand corner of the screen to confirm.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.4 Dialer The Dialer module simulates the operation of a mobile phone in your personal assistant. It enables you to: ● make calls in various ways: by directly selecting an entry in the Contacts folder of your digital assistant.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.4.1 Accessing the dialer Starting from the main interface, select the Tools menu then the Dialer option. The dialer initializes your communications equipment then displays signal strength and battery level, as well as the name of your service provider.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 1. Select the number you wish to call, then click the Call button. 2. The number and name of the person being called (if not withheld) is displayed in the top frame during the call.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.4.3 Receiving a call Ringer The dialer issues a ringing sound to alert you to a caller trying to reach you. The tune played at this time can depend on how the caller is recorded in your Contacts folder. You can in fact specify contacts in your folder (Work, Friends, Family, etc.) and list your callers in one of them.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.5 Internet connection The Internet connection button enables connections to be made to Internet and to start up applications associated with it (see connections). Warning! On most equipment, the fact of connecting to the Internet prevents the dialer from being used.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Calling the dialer automatically on application start-up. 1. Starting from the main interface, select the Tools > Settings menu. 2. Click the Dialer link. 3. Check the On when loaded box in the window that shows up.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Configuring SMS messages 1. Starting from the main interface, select Tools > Settings and click the SMS link. Sending: Validity period: if your message cannot be delivered immediately, the service center can record it and resend it later.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Sending an SMS message 1. Starting from the main interface, select New > SMS or click 2. Enter the recipients' numbers using one of the following methods: ● Direct entry: if you have a single recipient, enter the number directly then click the Next button.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Downloading received SMS messages Select Tools > Retrieve SMS. If you have received SMS messages on your mobile phone, they will be automatically copied or transferred to the Inbox. Unread messages appear in bold. A single click on a message is enough to read it.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series SMS transmission options on composing them. - Send now: check this box for the transmission request to be executed as soon as you click Send. Otherwise, the transmission request will be left pending in the Outbox of the main interface.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.7 Phonebook management PhoneTools enables you to create phonebooks, import contacts recorded in your mobile phone (memory + SIM card) and thus bring your various phonebooks into line. 6.7.1 Creating a phonebook 1. Select New > Phonebook.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.7.2. Managing the phonebooks 1. Click the Phonebooks icon then select the Phonebook management button (> sign) next to the phonebook drop-down list. The Phonebook management window opens displaying the list of all your phonebooks.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.8 Internet connections 6.8.1 Configuring Network operator The application assists the user when configuring internet access. Since this configuration relates to the network operator, you must set it before anything else. Configuring the network operator 1.
OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series 6.8.2 Creating and changing access configurations Accessing the connections list 1. Starting from the main interface, select Tools > Settings. 2. Click the Internet connection link. The dialog box displays a list of network access configurations handled by the application.
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OPTICON User's manual PHL-7000 series Changing an access configuration 1. Access the connections list. 2. Click the connection to be changed or display the context menu by holding the stylus on the connection to be changed and select the Modify option.
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