Hand held products hand held computer user's guide 7400/7450 (107 pages)
Summary of Contents for Hand Held Products Dolphin 9550
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® Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer Windows® Powered Pocket PC 2002 ™...
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Disclaimer Hand Held Products, Inc. d/b/a HHP (“HHP”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult HHP to determine whether any such changes have been made.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Required Safety Labels ... 1-2 Location... 1-2 Dolphin 9500/9550 Batch Terminal... 1-2 Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 9500/9550 Terminals ... 1-3 Dolphin 9500/9550 WLAN or WPAN Radio ... 1-4 FCC Compliance... 1-5 Dolphin 9500/9550 Batch Terminal... 1-5 Dolphin 9500/9550 RF Terminal with 802.11b and/or Bluetooth Radio...
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Checking Battery Power... 3-12 Storing Batteries ... 3-12 Guidelines for Battery Use and Disposal ... 3-12 Dolphin 9500/9550 Technical Specifications ... 3-13 Chapter 4 - Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer Entering Data ... 4-1 Today Screen ... 4-2 Navigation Bar ... 4-3 Command Bar...
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Verify That Beam Settings Are Set to Receive ... 6-6 IrDA Port Location on the Terminal ... 6-6 Sending and Receiving Information... 6-7 Troubleshooting... 6-8 Using an ISP ... 6-9 Adding Programs Directly from the Internet ... 6-9 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Send a File ... 8-16 Browse Remote Device ... 8-18 Receive Contact or File ... 8-22 Enable File Sharing ... 8-22 Using the Dialer ... 8-24 Get Connected Wizard ... 8-26 Dial-up to Your Network ... 8-29 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Pocket Excel... 9-25 Tips for Working in Pocket Excel ... 9-25 Chapter 10 - Dolphin 9500/9550 HomeBase Overview... 10-1 Dolphin 9500/9550 HomeBase Parts and Functions ... 10-2 Front Panel ... 10-2 Rear Panel ... 10-4 Powering the HomeBase... 10-5 HomeBase Serial Connector ... 10-6 Charging the Main Battery...
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Equipment Requirements ... 10-8 Setting up the HomeBase for RS-232 Communications ... 10-8 Setting up the HomeBase for USB Communication ... 10-10 Communicating with the Dolphin 9500/9550 Terminal ... 10-12 Verifying Communication... 10-12 Verifying Data Transfer ... 10-12 Mounting the HomeBase ... 10-13 Desk Mounting ...
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Chapter 13 - Dolphin 9500/9550 QuadCharger Overview... 13-1 Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions ... 13-1 Front Panel ... 13-1 Rear Panel... 13-2 Supplying Power to the QuadCharger ... 13-3 Inserting and Removing Battery Packs... 13-3 Storing Batteries ... 13-3 Charging Batteries in the QuadCharger ... 13-3 Using the Battery Analyzer...
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Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
This User’s Guide The Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide is designed to provide you with the information you need to make the most of your Dolphin terminal. Sections on the basics, safety, battery use, accessories, and service make this guide a complete source of information.
Safety labels appear on the back panel of both terminals. On the Dolphin 9500 units, the required information is contained in the label. On the Dolphin 9550, some required information is embedded in the plastic and the rest is in the label.
Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin 9500/9550 Terminals Parameter U.S.A Canada European Community The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive.
Dolphin 9500/9550 WLAN or WPAN Radio The Dolphin® 9500/9550 RF terminal is designed to comply with the most current applicable standards on safe levels of RF energy developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and has been recommended for adoption by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Dolphin mobile computers meet or exceed all applicable standards and have been manufactured to the highest level of quality. Dolphin 9500/9550 Batch Terminal Dolphin 9500/9550 Batch terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
Canada Europe Mexico Dolphin 9500/9550 802.11b and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance Statement The HHP Dolphin 9500RF and Dolphin 9550RF are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/ 5/EC). This equipment has been assessed to the following standards: Parameter R&TTE...
Intel PXA255 400MHz RISC processor for fast processing and is built to run the Pocket PC 2002 platform. Dolphin 9500/9550 computers are available with different types of 2D imagers and wireless radios to meet most any enterprise mobile data collection requirement.
Dolphin 9500/9550 Models and Options HHP’s family of Dolphin 9500/9550 mobile data collection terminals includes these models: Dolphin 9500 Batch This is a Pocket PC mobile computer with a unique, ergonomic shape designed for single-handed use. The standard Dolphin 9500 is available with 64 MB RAM and 32 MB non-volatile Flash. The industrial, mechanical connector supports serial RS-232 up to 115 Kbps and USB communications up to 12 Mbps.
The Dolphin Net Base is a four-slot charging/communication cradle that holds, powers, charges, and communicates with the terminal in each slot. Communications occurs via Ethernet and dynamically-assigned IP addresses. For more information about the Dolphin Net Base, please consult the Dolphin 9500/9550 Net Base Quick Start Guide. Dolphin QuadCharger™...
Each of the following items is sold separately to enhance your Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals capabilities. Charging/Communication Cables USB and serial cables connect the Dolphin 9500/9550 directly to both a peripheral device for communication and a power source for charging. Dolphin Mobile Charger This charging cable plugs the terminal directly into a vehicle cigarette lighter/power port to power the terminal and charge the battery pack.
OCR A and OCR B Postal Codes Postnet and most international 4 state codes Australian Post British Post Canadian Post China Post Japanese Post KIX (Netherlands) Post Korea Post Planet Code Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2 - 5...
Step 2. Install the Main Battery Pack Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery.
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Mobile Charger to the 17-pin connector and plug the cable into a power outlet. When the Li-ion battery is not installed in the terminal, place the battery pack in the Dolphin QuadCharger. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide D OL P H IN 9 5 0...
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Bootloader Keyboard Kernel Tap the target firmly and accurately at each location on the screen. The target will continue to move until the screen is aligned. > > tab > Start Settings System Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Screen...
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Note: HHP recommends using screen protectors for Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals; especially for those terminals used within applications that require high-volume interfacing with the touch screen. Screen protectors help prevent damage to the touch screen and are easily installed. Screen protectors can be purchased at any major computer retail store or directly from HHP, Inc.
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All configurations of the Dolphin 9500/9550 install HHP Demos and HHP Utilities. If the terminal is configured with a wireless radio, the appropriate radio drivers (*.cabs) and utilities for each radio install.
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4. Press the ESC key to close the demo. Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding: Sample 128 Code 128 For more information, see Decoding Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 4-6. Sample PDF417 PDF417 Test Message 2 - 11...
If the main battery and back-up battery are ever fully discharged of power, the terminal performs a hard reset when power is restored. The terminal will be restored to its original state. All data stored in RAM memory will be lost. 2 - 12 Power on page Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5-11.
Dolphin 9500/9550 Overview System Features Processor The Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal is equipped with an Intel X-Scale 400MHz RISC microprocessor that runs on a 100 MHz RAM BUS, making it one of the most powerful Pocket PC platforms on the market. Operating System The Pocket PC platform is a compact, highly efficient, scalable operating system.
Decode LED - Located in the upper left corner, this LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded. Display The Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals feature a 3.5” liquid crystal display (LCD) touch screen and is covered with an industrial, protective lens. The video graphic array (VGA) resolution is 1/4 (240 X 320 pixel). The touch screen is activated with the stylus (included with the terminal) or a finger.
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Keyboard The Dolphin 9500/9550 series features three keyboard options: 35-key numeric/alpha keyboard, 43-key numeric/alpha keyboard, and 56-key full alpha/numeric keyboard. Each keyboard is backlit for easy viewing in various lighting conditions and contains centrally located keys for both right- and left-hand operation. The silver background of both the keys and the overlay enhances the readability of each.
Back Panel Features Because the back panel of the Dolphin 9500 and the Dolphin 9550 are different, each is featured in its own section. Dolphin 9500 The following graphic describes features on the back panel of the Dolphin 9500 terminal.
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Speaker The Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal has an integrated speaker that sounds audio signals as you scan bar code labels and enter data. The operating frequency range is 500Hz at 71 dB up to 80 dB. The speaker can also be used for playing sounds (e.g., WAV files).
Dolphin 9550 This section describes the back panel of the Dolphin 9550. It contains the same features as the Dolphin 9500 described in the previous section with the additions of • a pistol-grip handle to hold and maneuver the terminal with greater ease, •...
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Wrist Lanyard Fastener A wrist lanyard is available for Dolphin 9550 terminals that you can attach to the handle in this location an. Rubber Bumpers The following graphic shows the Dolphin 9550 in a nose-down position, resting on its rubber bumpers.
Audio Jack Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals contain a 2.5mm audio jack for stereo audio playback. This jack serves as both a stereo headset interface or as a microphone (on the Dolphin 9500 GSM configuration). In both cases, you must use a 2.5mm plug.
Mechanical Connector The bottom panel of the Dolphin 9500/9550 features a custom, industrial-grade connector with 17 pins. When seated in a Dolphin 9500 series peripheral, the terminal is powered, the main battery charged, and communication occurs via this connector. All Dolphin 9500 series peripherals are designed to work exclusively with this connector.
Batteries The Dolphin 9500/9550 features intelligent battery technology. It is comprised of two types of battery power: the main battery pack installed in the back panel and the backup battery located inside the terminal. They are designed to work together to prevent data loss when the terminal is in use over long periods.
Managing Battery Power Data and files saved on the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal may be stored in RAM, so it is important to maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal. When the main battery pack becomes low, the Low Battery Charge icon appears in the notification tray at the top of the screen.
• Although your battery can be recharged many times, it will eventually be depleted. Replace it after the battery is unable to hold an adequate charge. • If you are not sure the battery or charger is working properly, please send it to HHP or an authorized HHP service center, for inspection. 3 - 12 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Bluetooth radio Physical 9.6"L x 3.45"W x 1.66"D at display (24.53 x 8.76 x 4.23 cm), 2.7"W x 1.5"D at grip (6.9 x 3.8 Dimensions: Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Image Engine Options on page 2-2. Bar Code Symbologies Supported...
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USB or serial cables that charge and communicate with the terminal directly–without a cradle. cables 7.4V, 14.8 watt hour Li-ion rechargeable main battery for the Dolphin. Li-Ion Battery Pack Regulatory Approvals US/Canada, R&TTE FCC-CE-Radio Country: 3 - 14 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer Entering Data To enter data, you may: • Use the 35-key, 43-key, or 56-key keyboards • Capture images or scan bar code data into data fields • Use the Soft Input Panel (SIP) to enter text •...
Tap to view notification messages. Tap to change volume or mute all sounds. Tap to change date and time. Tap to open an item. Your day at a glance. Tap to view connection status. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Drag the stylus off the button so that the command is not carried out. New button. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tap to change volume or mute the device. Tap to quickly select a program you have recently used.
4 - 4 Tap and hold to display the pop-up menu. Lift the stylus and tap the action you want. Tap outside the menu to close it without performing an action. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Note: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop-down lists. To see the full spelling of an abbreviated label, tap and hold the stylus on the label. Drag the stylus off the label so that the command is not carried out. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 5...
To Decode a Bar Code 1. Point the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal directly at the bar code. The imager faces straight out the top panel. The aiming beam should be oriented in line with the bar code to achieve optimal decoding. A range of 4-10 inches (10-25 cm) from the bar code is recommended.
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(mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or elements (mil size) should be read farther from the unit. The following chart displays the imager’s aiming positions: Linear bar code 2D Matrix symbol Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 7...
The Scan Key The Scan key captures images on both the Dolphin 9500 and the Dolphin 9550 terminals. It is the only way to capture an image on the 9500, while on the 9550, you can also use the scan trigger on the pistol-grip handle.
Using the Keyboards The Dolphin 9500/9550 series features three keyboard options: 35-key numeric/alpha keyboard, 43-key alpha/numeric keyboard, and 56-key full alpha/numeric keyboard. Each keyboard is backlit for easy viewing in various lighting conditions and contains centrally located keys for both right- and left-hand operation. The silver background of both the keys and the overlay enhances the readability of each.
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The Power key puts the terminal into and wakes the terminal from suspend mode. Power Key The SCAN key activates the scan on both Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals. It also “wakes” the SCAN Key terminals from sleep mode. Its position allows convenient one-handed image-taking and/or bar code decoding.
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Other functionality varies according to the application in use. Using the Modifier Keys All three versions of the Dolphin 9500/9550 keyboard feature the standard PC keyboard modifier keys, Shift (SFT), Alt, and Control (CTRL) as well as Blue and Red modifier keys.
The letters on the overlay above specific number keys indicate what letter will be typed when you press that key in alpha mode. 4 - 12 SCAN key Shift key CTRL, Blue, Red, ALT Modifier keys Escape key Tab key Enter key Delete key Backlight key Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the letter keys. The numbers on the overlay above specific letter keys indicate what number will be typed when you press that key in Numeric mode. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide SCAN key Escape key...
Key Combinations There are keyboard combinations for specific functions and special characters on each keyboard. For charts of the key combinations associated with each keyboard layout, see the Appendix A of the Dolphin 9500/9550 User’s Guide. 4 - 14 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Red Modifier key + TAB to increase the contrast All three keyboards have red indicators over each key to indicate which key to press in combination with the red modifier key to adjust the contrast. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Backlight on page 4-10. 4 - 15...
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Using the System Settings Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Contrast. The current settings are displayed. Use the slider to adjust the contrast to the desired setting. Tap OK to save adjustments. 4 - 16 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
3-9. IrDA Port The IrDA port enables the Dolphin 9500/9550 to transmit data via pulses of light to and from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as printers and PCs or to other Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals. 802.11b Radio The Dolphin 9500/9550 may be equipped with a WiFi®-compliant, interoperable 2.4 GHz 802.11b direct sequence spread spectrum wireless local area network (WLAN) radio.
802.11b • Bluetooth Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals can be configured with more than one radio. Bluetooth and 802.11b radios are co-operational, which means that you can operate one or both radios simultaneously. Radio Driver Installation Radio drivers (usually *.cab files) install during the autoinstall whenever the mobile computer is initialized; when first turned on or after a hard reset.
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None and tap Apply. For more information about 802.11b radios, see For more information about Bluetooth radios, see Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Wireless LAN Communications with 802.11b Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth on page 7-1.
When you use the input panel, your terminal anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the displayed word, it is inserted into your text at the insertion point. The more you use your Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal, the more words it learns to anticipate.
To edit or format typed text, select it by dragging the stylus across the text. You can cut, copy, and paste text by tapping and holding the selected words and then tapping an editing command on the pop-up menu, or by tapping the command on the Edit menu. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 4 - 21...
You can set input options by going to Start > Settings > Personal tab > Input.The following graphics are the tab windows where you can customize the input panel to your preferences: Input Method tab Word Completion tab Options tab 4 - 22 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words and then tap an editing command on the pop-up menu, or tap the command on the Edit menu. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen.
Edit menu. To resize a drawing, make sure the Pen button is not selected, and drag a selection handle. 4 - 24 The drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing. Pen button. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
To choose reminder types and sounds, tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications (see page 5-2). The options you choose here apply throughout the terminal. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Personal Tab 4 - 25...
You can move files in File Explorer by tapping and holding the item you want to move, and then tapping Cut or Copy and Paste on the pop-up menu. 4 - 26 Select the sort order for the list. Tap the folder name to open it. Tap and hold to create a new folder. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Enables you to customize buttons, input methods, menus, etc. - see System tab Enables you to adjust system settings - see Connections tab Enables you to establish network and connection settings - see Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide System tab System Tab on page Connections tab...
Note: Personal settings are stored in RAM memory. They are replaced by system defaults after each hard reset. For more information about resets, see 5 - 2 Input Panel Options Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-12. on page 4-22. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
File Explorer opens to My Documents by default; to see a list of all folders, tap the folder name and then My Device. 2. Tap and hold on the program, then tap Copy on the pop-up menu. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 3...
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5. Navigate to the Start Menu folder (Windows > Start Menu). 6. Right-click on an empty area and select Paste. 7. On the terminal, tap the Start menu. 8. Verify that program appears. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. 5 - 4 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Displays the information the terminal uses to identify itself to other devices. It can be important to know this information if the Dolphin terminal is going to be part of a networked system of devices. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 5...
7-10. 5 - 6 Displays the system’s default name. This is the name used by ActiveSync. Displays the description of the device ID. Setting the Time and Date Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Adjusting on page 2-10. The Status...
3. Perform a soft reset; see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) 4. Go to Start > Settings > System tab > IrDA and verify that the screen says “IrDA is now DISABLED.” Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 2-12. 5 - 7...
To increase Program or Storage memory, tap, hold, and drag the slider towards the kind of memory you want to increase. The three fields adjust automatically; Program memory decrease when you increase Storage memory and vice versa. 5 - 8 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Select Storage Card and the Storage Card tab displays the current capacity and usage statistics of the installed storage card. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide The total MB of memory capacity of the selected memory. The MB currently being used.
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Find Enables you to search for large files using storage memory. It opens the Find screen with Larger than 64KB already selected in the Type field. 5 - 10 Remove Programs on page Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5-13.
(number of decimal places allowed, for example), currency (using the $ or € € symbol, for example), time, and date. These specifications apply to all screens, including the Today screen. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 11...
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The Region tab displays an overview of the region selected in the drop-down list at the top. The terminal is loaded with a number of pre-programmed regional settings. Select one from the list. 5 - 12 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
(My Device > IPSM > Autoinstall) will re-install after the next hard reset. For information about the Autoinstall process, see Autoinstall on page 2-10. For information about the hard reset process, see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-12. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 13...
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For more detailed memory information, tap memory of “Adjust memory allocation.” along the bottom margin. It opens the Memory system setting. For information about memory settings, see Memory on page 5-8. 5 - 14 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
2-8. ClearType Dolphin 9500/9550 displays support ClearType font rendering. ClearType is a Microsoft technology that dramatically increases the readability of text on LCD displays. Select the Enable ClearType, tap OK, and perform a soft reset; see Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-12.
6-5. Connections Enables you to configure your network connections for internet and work, create new connections, and set default connections. Network Adapters Enables you to configure your network adapters. 5 - 16 Using Infrared Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
This tab enables you to name or, rather, re-name “Internet Settings” to a name of your own choosing. If you enter a new name and tap OK, that name appears in drop-down lists instead of “Internet Settings.” Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 17...
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Select the appropriate Baud rate for both the modem and the network you’re using. • (Tap Advanced to enter Port Settings, TCP/IP, and Name Servers; see 5 - 18 Advanced Settings on page 5-19.) Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Port Settings, TCP/IP, Name Servers. You should not need to change advanced settings. If you do, verify with your network administrator that you have the correct information. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 19...
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• Use the server-assigned IP address (recommended) or enter a specific IP address in the field provided • Use Slip • Use software compression • Use IP header compression Tap OK to save settings. 5 - 20 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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The VPN tab enabled you to create virtual private network for your work settings. Proxy Server tab The Proxy Server tab enables you to connect to the internet via a proxy server. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide To Configure Internet Settings on page 5-18.
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See Name Servers tab on page 4. Tap OK and you are returned to the VPN tab. 5 - 22 5-20 for information about completing this tab. 5-21 for information about completing this tab. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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3. Enter the Proxy server information in the field provided and tap Advanced. 4. Complete the fields • HTTP address and Port • WAP and Port - enter the wireless access point identifier for the network Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 23...
Creating a Custom Connection The Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal comes loaded with Internet Settings and Works Settings as options in the drop-down lists on the Connections tab. You can create new settings of each type. After they are saved, custom settings appear in the drop-down lists on the Connections tab.
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Tap the Modem tab. The Modem tab opens. From there, complete the rest of the process for setting up a work connection. For more information, see Work Settings Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 5-21. 5 - 25...
(Internet and Work), select the desired setting. Tap Connect and the terminal begins connecting to the network. Note: The Connect button is active only when the selected connection setting is valid. 5 - 26 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The third field on the Connections tab (see page 5-17) enables you to select the connection setting of your network card. You can have your network card use your internet or work settings. Tap OK to save settings. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 5 - 27...
To see the IP addresses and Name Servers of a network adapter, select one in the list, and tap Properties. Server-assigned IP addresses use DHCP. 5 - 28 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Do NOT perform a hard reset after modifying a network adapter. Hard resets return the terminal to factory defaults. FOr more information, (see Hard Reset (Cold Boot) Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Soft Reset (Warm Boot) on page 2-12).
Communications Overview You can exchange information between your Dolphin 9500/9550 and other mobile devices, a desktop computer, a network, or the Internet. You have the following connection options: • Connect to your desktop computer and synchronize via Microsoft ActiveSync v3.7 or higher.
Requirements To synchronize, ActiveSync version 3.7 or higher must be installed on both your desktop computer and the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal. Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals ship with ActiveSync 3.7 already installed. Therefore, you must install ActiveSync 3.7 on your desktop computer from the Microsoft Companion CD that came with your terminal.
4. Double-click the *.exe or *.setup.exe file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the PC screen. The installation process includes transferring the software to the terminal. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide View connection status. Tap to connect and synchronize.
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After installation on the terminal is complete, tap Start > Programs and the program and its icon appears on the Programs screen. Tap it to open the program. 6 - 4 Autoinstall on page Hard Reset (Cold Boot) on page 2-12. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 2-10. Remember, a...
Using Infrared Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals contains infrared or IrDA ports on the left side panel (see IrDA Port on page 3-8). Using these ports, you can send and receive data between the terminal and other devices equipped with infrared. This can include, but is not limited to, Pocket PC information such as Contacts and Tasks, as well as software upgrades.
Settings > Connections tab > Beam. The Beam Settings window should appear as follows: IrDA Port Location on the Terminal The above graphics shows a Dolphin 9500 terminal. The location is the same on both Dolphin 9500 and Dolphin 9550 terminals. For more information, see...
4. Select Beam File. The information begins transmitting to the other device. Receiving: 1. Align the IrDA ports. 2. Have the owner of the other device send the information to you. 3. Your terminal automatically begins receiving it. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 6 - 7...
If the Beam Settings are not set to receive or you’ve aligned two IrDA ports and the terminal is still not receiving, go to Start > Programs > Infrared Receive. The terminal searches for the sending device. If the terminal cannot find the sending device, the following message appears: 6 - 8 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
4. Tap the file, such as an *.exe file. The installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. For more information about working with Pocket Internet Explorer, see Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Inbox on page 9-12.
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to spread the signal continuously over a wide frequency band. It provides a data rate of up to 11 Mbps. In addition, the open software architecture makes the Dolphin 9500/9550 a complete solution for a variety of wireless mobile data collection applications.
Shows the Network Name and the MAC address of: - the access point the radio is associated with in AP mode, or - the creator of IBSS into which the radio is joined in peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) mode. 7 - 2 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Tap this button to clear IP Address input and the ping statistics field. Ping Tap this button to ping the IP address entered in the input field. Ping Statistics Shows the pinging IP address and the pinging results. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 3...
The channel it uses and the WEP method it applies, if any. The icon stands for WEP Key-On, and for WEP Key-Off. Supported data rate of the access point or the peer station. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide , or a peer station...
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If adding an SSID with WEP Key Off, the Settings window does not display and the SSID is added directly to the Preferred Profile table when you tap the Add button. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 5...
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Move the highlighted profile down to decrease the automatic association priority. To Create a New Profile 1. Tap the New button and the following screen displays: 2. Enter the values for the new profile in the information fields and tap OK. 7 - 6 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Note: The SSID, Type, TX Rate, and Channel fields are unchangeable in Access Point mode, whereas TX Rate and Channel fields can be changed in Peer-to-Peer mode. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide This option means that … WEP Key Off...
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Delete button and the following screen displays: From the pop-up window select the option of your choice and tap Yes to confirm or No to cancel. 7 - 8 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Resets all the settings to default values (Always Enable for Power Save Mode, Automatic based on WEP setting for Authentication Algorithm, and Auto TX Preamble for Preamble Mode). Apply Applies the change to new card setting. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Default setting. AP must use WEP method. 7 - 9...
This icon appears on the Programs window only if an 802.11b radio is installed. 3. The Status icon is now active in the bottom tray. When you tap it, a menu of configuration options appears. 7 - 10 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Note: The Status Icon changes to a crossed lock for the WEP-On AP or a station. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Selecting This Option… Turns on the radio. LED is on and the Link Icon displays with signal strength.
The client software supports the following EAP authentication methods: • MD5 • LEAP • TLS/SmartCard • TTLS • PEAP There is a worksheet for each method. Complete the worksheet for the method you choose. 7 - 12 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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____ A particular CA is required:________________________ 4. Are intermediate certificates allowed? ____ No. ____ Yes. 5. What is the name of the server? _____________________________ This usually includes the server’s domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 13...
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____ A particular CA is required: _______________________ 9. Are intermediate certificates allowed? ____ No. ____ Yes. 10. What is the name of the server? This usually includes the server’s domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. _____________________________ 7 - 14 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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____ A particular CA is required: _______________________ 9. Are intermediate certificates allowed? ____ No. ____ Yes. 10. What is the name of the server? This usually includes the server’s domain, for example: server.big_school.edu. _____________________________ Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 15...
You manage ports on this screen. Port Status icon 2. Tap the Client menu and select Configure. The Configuration Authentication screen appears displaying the User tab. 3. On the User tab 7 - 16 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The port is not in use or is disabled. Gray Either the AEGIS Client isn’t running, or the port is not bound to the 802.1X protocol. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide System Settings Tab on page 7 - 17...
3. Server identity tab - used only for the TLS, TTLS, and PEAP authentication methods. It tells the Client what server credentials to accept from the authentication server to verify the server. 7 - 18 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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This parameter specifies the authentication protocol operating within the secure tunnel. The following protocols are presently supported for TTLS: EAP-MD5, CHAP, PAP, MS-CHAP and MS-CHAP-V2. For PEAP the supported protocols are EAP-TLS, EAP-MS-CHAP-V2, and GTC. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 19...
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The interval at which the client polls the ports. This is used under different circumstances, for instance after physical changes such as card removal or insertion have been detected. This value should not be changed from the 10-second default unless so advised by technical support. 7 - 20 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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When activated, the server name field identifies a domain and the certificate must have a server name belonging to this domain or to one of its sub-domains (e.g., zeelans.com, where the server is blueberry.zeelans.com). Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 21...
Removes an adapter from the port list. When the 802.1X protocol binds to an adapter, it is added to the port list. This usually happens when the adapter is in the device and the Client software is installed, or Install Protocol is selected from the Client menu. 7 - 22 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Selecting this option binds the 802.1X protocol to the WLAN adapter currently installed on the device. The WLAN adapter then appears in the port list. For more information about network adapters, see Network Adapters Exit Terminates the client, which stops the 802.1X protocol. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 5-28. 7 - 23...
DHCP-assigned IP address upon boot-up. This option is ignored if the given adapter has a static IP address. 7 - 24 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
CertAdd screen. 4. Select a certificate from the list. A pop-up will ask if you want to install the certificate. 5. Tap OK. The certificate is loaded in the correct certificate store. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 7 - 25...
Wireless PAN Communications with Bluetooth Overview Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals are available with a Bluetooth radio for (Wireless Personal Area Network) WPAN usage. When the mobile computer is first initialized, the *.cab file and module for Bluetooth are installed. Powering Up the Bluetooth Radio Driver Before using the radio, make sure that the Bluetooth radio is powered up.
3. As needed, view and/or enable/disable the Bluetooth COM port assignments. Tap OK. Note: The Bluetooth Phone port cannot be disabled. For more information about COM ports, see the Com Port Assignment Table on page A-12. 8 - 2 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
• Do not use this method to bond with a printer! The third-party printing software included on the installation CD also handles bonding. 1. If not open, launch the Bluetooth Devices folder. Tap on the Bluetooth icon in the Today screen. Select Advanced Features, then Bluetooth Devices. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 3...
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3. Alternatively, after selecting a device, tap on the Bond icon. Or tap on Device, then select Bond. 4. The Bluetooth Device Bonding Wizard launches. Follow the wizard to bond with your selected device. 8 - 4 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
2. Select a device. Tap on the Properties icon, or tap on Device then select Properties. Alternatively, you can tap and hold your stylus on the Bluetooth device you want to view information about. In the pop-up menu, select Properties. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 5...
4. After setting a device as your favorite, its icon appears in the Bluetooth Devices folder with a heart next to it. Change Views You can switch between the Large Icons or Details views for the Bluetooth Devices folder. 1. In Bluetooth Devices, tap on View. 8 - 6 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
2. Tap and hold your stylus on the device you wish to delete. In the pop-up menu, select Delete. 3. Alternatively, after selecting a device, tap on the Delete icon. Or tap on Device then select Delete. 4. A Confirm screen appears. Tap Yes. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 7...
3. The Bluetooth Card radio transmitter shuts off. The Bluetooth icon in the task tray becomes gray, as well as relevant menu options (e.g., Get Connected!). 4. To turn the radio transmitter back on, tap on the gray Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up-menu, select Turn Transmitter ON. 8 - 8 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Note: If the computer you want to connect to is not listed, tap Find to begin a search. Proceed as described in Scenario #3 on page 8-10. (b) Your mobile computer attempts to connect to your selected computer. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 9...
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(d) The Connect To screen appears, reporting that it is trying to connect to Wireless ActiveSync. (e) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. Now you are ready to synchronize, if desired. 8 - 10 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
(d) After a successful connection is made, the status screen reports Connected. (e) Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc. SCENARIO #2: Your Bluetooth Devices folder contains a favorite access point. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 11...
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Refresh to search again. (c) After you tap Select, a service discovery phase begins. (d) If the LAN requires a Passkey, a screen appears, asking for the Passkey. Enter the passkey, then tap OK. 8 - 12 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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(e) After a successful connection is made, the screen reports Connected. Now you are ready to access your LAN for Internet access, files, etc. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 13...
• In the next screen, select your business card and tap OK. If your business card is not listed, tap Contacts to create one. When you return to the Object Sharing screen, tap OK. 8 - 14 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Note: If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to receive a contact by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 2. Now you are ready to send a contact. Go to your Contacts folder. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 15...
Note: If the other device is also using the Bluetooth Connection Kit, you can set it up to receive a file by tapping the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Receive Contact or File. 8 - 16 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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5. In the next screen, tap on the file you wish to send. You can use the Folder and Type drop-down menus to search for your file. Also, you can scroll horizontally to view the folder, date, size, type, and location of each file. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 17...
Bluetooth > Browse Remote Device. 3. If your mobile computer has no devices in the Bluetooth Devices Folder that supports OBEX File Transfer, then it begins to search for Bluetooth devices nearby. 8 - 18 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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(the local device). The very bottom of the screen reports the connection status. Send/Receive File(s) or Folder(s) • Single-tap items to select them for transfer. • Double-tap on a folders to open it and see its contents. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 19...
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Create local folder, as applicable. 2. On the Dolphin 9500/9550, you can also tap and hold your stylus on an item in either the remote or local device that you wish to put in a new folder. In the pop-up menu, select Create folder.
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3. After a few seconds, the contents view of the remote device is refreshed. Connect/Disconnect To connect to the remote device, do the following: 1. Make sure the remote device has file sharing enabled. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 21...
5. After you receive the file or contact, the “Receive Contact or File” feature is automatically disabled. Enable File Sharing 1. Tap on the Bluetooth icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Transfer via Bluetooth > Enable File Sharing. 8 - 22 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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3. After successfully connecting to the remote device, the screen report Connected. 4. If two minutes passes before you connect, tap Wait Again. 5. File sharing is enabled until you end it by tapping Cancel. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 23...
3. Tap and hold your stylus on the contact you wish to dial to. In the pop-up menu, select Dial Contact. Alternatively, you can tap on Tools and select Dial Contact. 8 - 24 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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The following string can also be included in a phone number: (',') The Dialer cannot dial a phone number containing non-numeric characters other than those listed above. HHP recommends that you follow the standard Microsoft Outlook format for phone numbers. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 25...
3. Follow the next screen(s) to prepare your specific phone for Bluetooth connections. You may need to do 1, 2 or all of the following steps: (a) Naming your Bluetooth phone (b) Setting your Bluetooth phone in Discoverable mode (c) Preparing your Bluetooth passkey. 8 - 26 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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Note: The screens below are for the Nokia 7650. 3. As directed on the next two screens, assign the phone a unique name, set the phone to Discoverable mode, and tap Next. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 27...
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7. Continue to the last screen of the wizard and tap Finish. Now proceed to STEP 6 to complete the bonding process and, if desired, set up automatic connections. Note: Directions for these procedures are provided in Dial-up to Your Network, starting on the next page. 8 - 28 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Note: Remember what you name the connection. In the future, you will need to select it to start the connection. 3. Tap Next. 4. In the Phone number field, enter the dial-up number. Tap Next. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 8 - 29...
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Make up a 4-16 digit passkey, enter it on the phone, then enter it on the Dolphin 9500/9550. Note: The Bluetooth icon on the Today screen blinks to indicate a connection. c) After successfully bonding, you can set up the phone to automatically connect to your Dolphin 9500/9550 without requiring a passkey.
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• Scroll to 10 Bluetooth, then press SELECT. • Scroll to 4 View Paired Devices, then press SELECT. • Highlight the Dolphin 9500/9550, then press OPTIONS. • Scroll to 3 Request Connection Authorization, then press NO. To use a different Bluetooth phone for dial-up networking, you can use the same connection setup, but you must make the new phone your favorite.
Applications This chapter describes the applications that ship already installed on your Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals. Calendar: Scheduling Appointments and Meetings Use Calendar to schedule appointments, including meetings and other events. You can check your appointments in one of several views (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily switch views by using the View menu.
Tap to choose from predefined text. Tap to choose from previously entered locations. Tap to select a time. Tap to select a date. Notes is a good place for maps and directions. Entering an Appointment Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
3. From the list of e-mail addresses you’ve entered in Contacts, select the meeting attendees. The meeting notice is created automatically and placed in the Outbox folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see Calendar Help and Inbox Help. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tap to change appointment.
Tap to see additional phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Tap to display or edit the contact details. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. Contact Application Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
• Tap , Find, enter the contact name, select Contacts for the type, and then tap Go. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tap to return to the contact list (the contact is saved automatically).
When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the contact information, tap Edit. 9 - 6 Tap to change contact information. Contacts Summary Screen View contact details. Tap to view notes. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Use Tasks to keep track of what you have to do. Tap to create a new task. Note: To change the way information is displayed in the list, tap Tools > Options. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list.
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9 - 8 Tap to return to the task list (the task is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined subjects. Notes is a good place for maps and drawings. Creating a Task Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen is displayed. To change the task, tap Edit. Tap to change task. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide View task details. Tap to show and hide additional summary information.
Tap to open a note or play a recording. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions. Tap to record. Tap to show or hide the Recording toolbar. Notes Application Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, and recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer...
The next time you connect, Inbox downloads the complete messages you’ve marked for retrieval and sends the messages you’ve composed. 9 - 12 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Using the Message List Messages you receive are displayed in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are displayed first in the list. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Select the service and folder you want to display.
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9 - 14 Tap to return to the message list. Tap to delete this message. Tap to view the previous or next message. Tap to reply to or forward this message. Viewing A Message Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
To move a message to another folder, in the message list, tap and hold the message, tap Move to on the pop-up menu, and select the desired folder. To create additional folders, tap Tools > Manage Folders. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tap to show or hide the complete header.
This synchronization of folders occurs whenever you connect to your mail server, create new folders, or rename/delete folders when connected. 9 - 16 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
9-18. To add a favorite link while browsing, go to the page you want to add, tap and hold on the page, and tap Add to Favorites on the pop-up menu. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 9 - 17...
The Mobile Favorites folder was created on your desktop computer when you installed ActiveSync. It enables you to create Favorite Links on your desktop computer that you can transfer to your Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal. Those Favorite Links are then available for selection when browsing the internet on your terminal.
2. In Pocket Internet Explorer, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites 3. Tap the AvantGo Channels link. 4. Tap Activate. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Tap the favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link.
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When synchronization is complete, tap the AvantGo Channels link in your list of favorites to see a few of the most popular channels. To add or remove channels, tap the Add or Remove link. 9 - 20 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Windows Media Player™ for Pocket PC, Microsoft Dolphin 9500/9550 when shipped but may be installed from the Microsoft Companion CD. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you easy access to copies of your documents. You can create new documents on the terminal, or you can copy and paste documents from your desktop computer.
Tap to return to the Tap and hold to see a document list (changes are pop-up menu of actions. saved automatically). Tap to show or hide the toolbar. Tap to change formatting options. Tap to format text. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Written words are converted to graphics (metafiles) when a Pocket Word document is converted to a Word document on your desktop computer. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer With Space button selected, drag to insert space.
Tap an arrow to Tap to select formatting options, see your choices. such as line weight, fill color, and line color. Using the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Computer Resize an object by dragging the selection handles. on page 4-1. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Then tap Format > Row or Column > Unhide. For more information on using Pocket Excel, tap Start > Help. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Cell contents appear here as you enter them.
Dolphin 9500/9550 HomeBase Overview As the hub of your Dolphin 9500/9550 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports both RS- 232 and USB communications, which make it able to interface with the majority of PC-based enterprise systems. When a terminal is seated in the HomeBase, its main battery pack charges in less that four hours.
Dolphin 9500/9550 HomeBase Parts and Functions Front Panel DOCK LED AUX Battery LED Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge its battery pack. If the host device is a desktop computer that uses ActiveSync, synchronization begins immediately. While seated in the terminal well, the main battery installed in the terminal charges.
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If using the USB port This color Green LED Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide means… Serial data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin HomeBase. Serial data is being sent from the Dolphin HomeBase to the Host Device.
This USB Port is full-speed and 2.0 compliant. Using a USB cable, you can connect the HomeBase to a peripheral device, such as a desktop computer or printer. When the Dolphin 9500/9550 is seated in the terminal well, it is connected to the peripheral device via the HomeBase.
1. Connect the HHP power cable to the DC jack on the rear panel of the HomeBase. 2. Connect the HHP power cable to the power adapter. 3. Plug the power adapter cable into the power source. 4. The HomeBase is now powered. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 5...
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). 10 - 6 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
1. Insert the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the auxiliary well opening. 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. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Power on page 5-11.
The HomeBase also supports USB communications via the USB port located on the back. The HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin 9500/9550 to the USB of the host computer. Using a standard USB cable, the HomeBase’s USB interface allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with a personal computer or to be networked through a...
3. Check the Enable synchronization box and select the desired option from the pull-down list; 115200 Default is recommended for an RS-232 connection. 4. Tap OK. 5. Place the Dolphin in the cradle. The Dolphin 9500/9550 attempts to start an ActiveSync connection with the desktop computer automatically. Setting up the Desktop Computer ActiveSync must be installed and configured for RS-232 on the desktop computer to sync successfully with a Dolphin 9500/9550 device that is configured for RS-232 communication.
Note: You can have the USB connection box checked in addition to the serial cable box without affecting processing. However, you would most likely use one or the other. Setting up the HomeBase for USB Communication The Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal is defaulted to support USB communications out of the box. Required Equipment: • HomeBase with power supply •...
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Setting up the Desktop Computer After the USB HomeBase is installed, you can use ActiveSync to connect to a Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal that is properly seated in the HomeBase. These instructions assume that ActiveSync v3.7 is installed on your PC.
The Allow USB connection with this desktop computer box must be checked. Do not check the serial cable box . Communicating with the Dolphin 9500/9550 Terminal To initiate communications between the Dolphin 9500/9550 and its peripheral, complete these steps: 1. Insert the Dolphin 9500/9550 into the terminal well of the HomeBase.
Please be advised that the bottom panel of the HomeBase contains four rubber feet - one at each corner - that help keep it stable and secure when resting on a flat surface. Those rubber feet should be removed with pliers before wall mounting the HomeBase. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 10 - 13...
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Rear Panel 10 - 14 Open slot for cords on page 10-4. Attach the bottom panel to the mounting bracket - match the holes to the secured screws Turn the secured HomeBase right side up. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
When a terminal is seated in the Mobile Base, its main battery pack charges in less than four hours. The serial connector supports RS-232 communication and power out to peripheral devices, such as hand held scanners. As the hub of your Dolphin 9500/9550 mobile data collection system, the Mobile Base performs three important functions: charging, communications, and storage.
Data is being sent from the Host Device to the Dolphin Mobile Base. Data is being sent from the Dolphin Mobile Base to the Host Device. Data is being sent at high data rates. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Mounting Brackets...
Power Supply Connector Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach an HHP power cable to the Dolphin 9500/9550 Mobile Base. The Mobile Base can be powered by an external DC power source of between 11 VDC to 48 VDC.
2. Slide the terminal, imager window up and the LCD visible, into the terminal well of the Mobile Base until it stops. 3. When the Dolphin terminal is properly seated, the DOCK LED on the Mobile Base illuminates solid green. The terminal begins charging automatically. 11 - 4 Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer 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 9500 terminal. There is another Dolphin Mobile Base that contains a special latch to accommodate the pistol-grip handle on the Dolphin 9550. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
The Mobile Base must be powered by a 12 to 48 volt DC source. 11 - 6 Bottom Panel Bottom Panel on page 11-3. Both the power and Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page...
Refer to this table if you want to make your own cables. To do so, you must determine if your host RS-232 device is • 9-pin or 25-pin and • configured as a DCE or DTE device. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide IBM AT DB9 IBM XT DB25...
500mA at 5V. Configuring the Dolphin Terminal Communications Properties must be configured appropriately on the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal for it to communicate with the Mobile Base.
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4. Select the appropriate baud rate for connecting to the RS-232 Host Device; ‘11520 is the default. 5. Tap OK and close the ActiveSync window on the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal. 6. Place the Dolphin in the Mobile Base. Synchronization begins immediately.
Intelligent battery charging makes the Dolphin ChargeBase a safe and convenient storage receptacle for your Dolphin terminal. Capacity The ChargeBase can hold up to four Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals. Each charging slot charges each terminal independently of the other slots. Use only Dolphin 9500 series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/manufactured by HHP will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
The ChargeBase contains four terminals wells. Each well • Holds and charges the main battery pack of one Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal. • Contains the companion to the industrial-grade, 17-pin connector on the bottom panel of Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals. • Has two LEDs on the front: the Dock LED and the Charge LED.
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® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Power Adapter Power...
To remove a terminal, grasp it firmly in your hand and lift it up and out of the terminal well. The LEDs for the terminal well turns off. 12 - 4 E S C TA B E N T SE ND EN D DE L AL T Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
2. Insert a terminal into a terminal well; see Inserting and Removing Terminals on page 12-4. 3. The Charge LED lights green to indicate that the terminal is powered and charging. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 5...
• The ChargeBase should be oriented so that users can easily read the labels. Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the Dolphin 9500/9550 ChargeBase offers two mounting options: insert a DIN Rail in the available slot for desk mounting or secure two mounting brackets with the available screw slots.
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2. Turn the ChargeBase and DIN Rail right side up. 3. Secure the DIN Rail to a stable, flat horizontal surface. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 7...
1. Secure the screws into the four screw slots on the bottom panel. Insert the heads into the round end and slide towards the narrow end until the screw is secure. 2. Attach the bottom panel to the two mounting brackets. Open Slot for Connector Cables 12 - 8 Screws in slots Mounting Brackets Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Nuts and Bolts...
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3. Using the nuts and bolts, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 4. Secure the mounting brackets to an appropriate horizontal surface. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 12 - 9...
Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by HHP. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by HHP in the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the Dolphin terminal or battery. Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Functions...
Use this connector to attach the power supply to the QuadCharger. The universal power supply accepts input voltages between 90-265 volts. 13 - 2 Using the Battery Analyzer on page 13-2. Using the Battery Analyzer Power Switch Power Supply Connector Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide on page 13-4. on page 13-4.
3. Insert batteries into the appropriate slots. 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. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide ° °...
The Dolphin QuadCharger is accumulating battery pack information during the entire Analyze cycle. Do NOT remove the battery until the cycle has been completed. 13 - 4 Status LEDs on page 13-2. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
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. Desk Mounting The following graphic displays how to mount the QuadCharger to a desk: Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide 13 - 5...
An error occurred during the self-diagnostic test for that particular charging pocket. Call HHP Product Service and request an RMA. For additional warranty and return information, see and Service on page 14-1. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Warranty, Support,...
Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc., d/b/a HHP (“HHP“) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HHP’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any HHP product which is (i) improperly installed or used;...
This appendix provides useful tools for programming and managing your Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal. General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate the Dolphin 9500 and Dolphin 9550 terminal keyboards. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows applications.
Blue key + R Blue key + S Blue key + T Blue key + U Blue key + X Blue key + Y Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Function/Special Character - (minus) _ (underscore) START A - 2...
* Exit the mouse utility prior to adjusting the contrast. Key Combinations Use the key combinations listed below to access certain keyboard functions or to use special characters that are not defined on the 43-key version of the Dolphin 9500/9550 keyboard. Key/Key Combination NUM + SFT + A...
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SFT + Blue + X Miscellaneous Key Combinations Key/Key Combinations NUM + ALT + 3 + 9 NUM + ALT + 3 + 4 A - 4 Function/Special Characters > Function/Special Characters ‘ “ Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Blue key + F1 Blue key + F2 Blue key + F3 Blue key + F4 Blue key + SP Blue key + DEL Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Function/Special Character Blue key + . Blue key + , A - 5...
ALT Key Combinations Key/Key Combinations Hold the ALT key down as you type in the numbers. A - 6 Function/Special Character Function/Special Characters ALT + 3 + 9 ALT + 3 + 4 & ‘ “ Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
Red key + SFT Red key + A Red key + B Red key + C Red key + D Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Function/Special Character Blue key + . Blue key + , Blue key + B...
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Red key + P Red key + Q Red key + R Red key + S Red key + T Red key + U Red key + V Red key + X Red key + Y Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...
SFT + . (period) SFT + , (comma) ALT Key Combinations Key Combinations Hold the ALT key down as you type in the numbers. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide Function/Special Character SFT + 1 SFT + 2 SFT + 3...
If IrDA is disabled, this com port becomes available. See Disable the IrDA Port on page 5-7. Unassigned. These are available for selection only when connecting to devices that use virtual com ports, such as Bluetooth. Dolphin® 9500/9550 Mobile Computer User’s Guide...