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Page 3 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 72-50932-02 Revision A May 2002...
Page 4 The software is provided strictly on an “as is” basis. All software, including firmware, furnished to the user is on a licensed basis. Symbol grants to the user a non-transferable and non-exclusive license to use each software or firmware program delivered hereunder (licensed program).
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Symbol Support Centers ........
Page 6 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Chapter 2. Operating the PDT 8100 Introduction ..............2-1 Using the Power Button .
Page 7 Contents Chapter 4. Communications Introduction ..............4-1 Installing ActiveSync Software.
Page 8 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Entering and Tracking Investments ..........6-11 Microsoft Reader.
Page 9 Symbol Windows CE SDK ........
Page 10 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Chapter 13. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction ..............13-1 Maintaining the PDT 8100.
Page 11 Contents Appendix E. Keyboard Maps Introduction ..............E-1 28-Key Keyboard .
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Page 13: About This Guide
About This Guide Introduction The PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide provides information about the PDT 8100 Series terminal and its accessories. The PDT 8100 Series includes the following variations of the terminal: • PDT 8100: batch • PDT 814x: Spectrum24 LAN radio.
Page 14: Notational Conventions
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Chapter 7, Pocket Internet Explorer explains how to set up favorite links and channels, and browse the web on your terminal. • Chapter 8, Connections describes how to connect the terminal to your network and e-mail server, and transfer information via infrared.
Page 15: Related Documents
Service Information If you have a problem with the PDT 8100 equipment, contact the Symbol Support Center. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, you may need to return your equipment for servicing. If that is necessary, you will be given special directions...
Page 16: Symbol Support Centers
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide original shipping container has not been kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you. Symbol Support Centers For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in:...
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Page 18 Support E-Mail: Sweden.Support@se.symbol.com Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you purchased your Symbol product from a Symbol Business Partner, contact that Business Partner for service. For the latest version of this guide go to:http://www.symbol.com/manuals.
Page 19: Warranty
This warranty is provided to the original owner only and is not transferable to any third party. It shall not apply to any product (i) which has been repaired or altered unless done or approved by Symbol, (ii) which has not been maintained in accordance with any operating or handling instructions supplied...
Page 20 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Seller’s liability for damages to buyer or others resulting from the use of any product, shall in no way exceed the purchase price of said product, except in instances of injury to persons or property.
Page 21: Chapter 1. Getting Started
Verify that you received all equipment listed on the packing slip and inspect the equipment for damage. If you are missing any equipment or if you find any damaged equipment, contact the Symbol Technologies Support Center immediately. See page xiv for contact information.
Page 22: Parts Of The Pdt 8100
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Parts of the PDT 8100 Front View Side View WAN Antenna (PDT 8133/8134/ Speaker 8137 only) Earphone Scan LED jack (Screen) Scan Triggers Handstrap Power Backlight Button Button Microphone Top View 15-Pin Serial Port...
Page 23 Getting Started Bottom View Serial Communications Port Back View Antenna Stylus IrDA Port Stylus Silo Reset Button Battery Cover Switch SIM Socket Flash Card Battery Cover Lithium-ion Compartment Battery Battery Battery Door Latch Door Latch Battery Door...
Page 24: Accessories
MSR 8100-100 Magstripe Reader Attachment snaps on to the PDT 8100 to add magstripe capabilities. • CBL 8100-100-DEX is a DEX cable for the PDT 8100 terminal to add magstripe capabilities. • Symbol Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for the PDT 8100 Pocket PC • Carrying Case (part number 11-53814-01).
Page 25: Installing Batteries
Getting Started Installing Batteries Before using your PDT 8100, install the lithium-ion battery. The battery fits behind the battery door on the back of the PDT 8100. To install the battery in your PDT 8100: 1. Slide the latches on the battery cover up and lift the battery cover away from the PDT 8100.
Page 26: Charging The Battery
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Note: Ensure that the battery latches are in the up position while securing the battery cover on the terminal. Charging the Battery Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Page 27 Getting Started 2. Connect the cradle to your computer by plugging the serial cable into the serial port on the back of the cradle, and the other end of the cable into the serial port on your computer. Serial Port Figure 1-4.
Page 28: Charging Spare Batteries
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide The terminal’s battery is fully charged after approximately 2 1/2 hours. Note: If the battery in the terminal is low, the Terminal Status LED may flicker or turn yellow during an ActiveSync operation. The LED returns to red when the operation is complete.
Page 29: Using The Synchronization Cable To Charge The Battery
Getting Started Using the Synchronization Cable to Charge the Battery To charge the terminal’s battery using the optional Synchronization Cable: 1. Insert the cable into the bottom of the terminal. Synchronization Cable Figure 1-7. Inserting the Cable in the Terminal 2.
Page 30: Checking Battery Power
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Checking Battery Power To check whether the battery in the terminal is charged, tap Start, Settings, System, Power to display the following Battery Status screen. Figure 1-9. Battery Status Screen To save battery power, set your terminal to turn off after a specified number of minutes on battery power.
Page 31: Installing A Sim Card (Pdt 8134/8137 Only)
Getting Started Installing a SIM Card (PDT 8134/8137 Only) To install a SIM card into the PDT 8134 and PDT 8137: 1. Slide the latches on the battery door up and lift the battery door away from the PDT 8137. If the battery is installed, remove it. 2.
Page 32: Inserting A Compact Flash Card
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Insert the card between the cardholder body and the metal clip; be sure the beveled corner of the SIM card is on the top right. SIM Card Contact Area 6. Close the cardholder door (with the contact area of the card facing down).
Page 33: Removing A Compact Flash Card
Getting Started 2. Remove the flash card cover at the top of the battery compartment by pulling the top out, and lifting the cover up. Compact Flash Card Cover Figure 1-10. Removing the Compact Flash Card Cover 3. Insert the flash card into the compartment with the pins facing forward, and the main label facing down.
Page 34: 15-Pin Serial Port Connector (Terminals Without Scanner)
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Use the stylus to press the flash card release button inside the flash card compartment. Figure 1-12. Removing a Compact Flash Card 15-Pin Serial Port Connector (Terminals without Scanner) To connect to the Micro-D RS-232 port at the top of the terminal, use an ITT Cannon brand mil-spec connector (MDM-15SSB) with captivated jack screws (mil p/n M83513/5-6) to protect the connector’s contacts from damage during insertion and removal.
Page 35: Attaching The Handstrap
Getting Started Attaching the Handstrap The PDT 8100 has an optional handstrap which increases comfort when holding the terminal for extended periods of time. To attach the handstrap to the back of the terminal: 1. Install the plastic clip on the back of the terminal using the screw.
Page 36: Starting The Pdt 8100
Button Figure 1-14. Power Button As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 10 seconds. When the Welcome screen appears, tap anywhere on the screen to continue to the Align screen. Note that these screens also appear every time you perform a cold boot.
Page 37 Getting Started 3. Tap the center of each target that appears on the screen with the tip of the stylus. Tap the target firmly and accurately at each location on the screen. The target will continue to move until the screen is aligned. Figure 1-15.
Page 38: Setting Up Your Terminal
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 5. Use the drop-down menus to set your city and time zone, and tap Next. Figure 1-17. Setting City and Time Zone on the PDT 8100 Note: These initial setup screens appear each time you perform a hard reset (cold boot).
Page 39: Chapter 2. Operating The Pdt 8100
Chapter 2 Operating the PDT 8100 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating your PDT 8100 terminal. Using the Power Button Press the power button on the lower left-hand side of the terminal to turn the PDT 8100 on and off.
Page 40: Using The Backlight Button
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Backlight Button Press the backlight button on the lower right-hand side of the terminal to turn the PDT 8100 LCD screen light on and off. Power Button Backlight Button Figure 2-1. Power and Backlight Buttons...
Page 41: Using The Stylus
Operating the PDT 8100 Using the Stylus Your PDT 8100 has a stylus for selecting items and entering information. The stylus functions as a mouse. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. •...
Page 42: Using The Keyboards
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Keyboards Refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-5, Table 2-2 on page 2-7, and Table 2-3 on page 2-9 respectively for 28-, 37-, and 47-key functionality. Note that key functions can be changed by an application.
Page 43: Pdt 8100 28-Key Keyboard
Operating the PDT 8100 PDT 8100 28-Key Keyboard The 28-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action.
Page 44 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table 2-1. 28-key Keyboard Actions (Continued) Action App4 Press Func + 6 to activate the App4 key. Backlight Using the Backlight Button on page 2-2. Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to capitalize the letter on that key.
Page 45: Pdt 8100 37-Key Keyboard
Operating the PDT 8100 PDT 8100 37-Key Keyboard The 37-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action.
Page 46 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table 2-2. 37-key Keyboard Actions (Continued) Action App2 Press Func + A to activate the App2 key. App3 Press Func + E to activate the App3 key. App4 Press Func + J to activate the App4 key.
Page 47: Pdt 8100 47-Key Keyboard
Operating the PDT 8100 PDT 8100 47-Key Keyboard The 47-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26-character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The keyboard default is the key value, producing the gray number or lower case yellow letter on that key.
Page 48 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table 2-3. 47-key Keyboard Actions (Continued) Action App4 Press Func + J to activate the App4 key. Backlight Using the Backlight Button on page 2-2. Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to capitalize the letter on that key.
Page 49: Pdt 8100 Soft Keyboard
Operating the PDT 8100 PDT 8100 Soft Keyboard In applications that accept keyed input, you may use the input panel (soft keyboard) to enter data. To display the input panel, tap the Keyboard icon on the bottom of the screen. Tap the keys with your stylus to enter data.
Page 50: Today Screen
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Today Screen When you turn on your terminal for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also display it by tapping , then Today. On the Today screen, you can see important information for the day.
Page 51: Selecting Programs
Operating the PDT 8100 Table 2-4. Status Icons (Continued) Icon Meaning Main batteries are low. Main batteries are very low. External (AC) power source is connected. Dial-up connection is active. Direct connection is active. Selecting Programs To select a program, tap , Programs, then the program name.
Page 52: Using The Navigation Bar And Command Bar
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide You can assign a different application to each application button. See Chapter 3, Customizing Your PDT 8100. Using the Navigation Bar and Command Bar The navigation bar at the top of the screen displays the active program and current time, and allows you to select programs and close screens.
Page 53: Entering Information
Operating the PDT 8100 Entering Information To enter information, you may: • Use the 28-key, 37-key, or 47-key keyboard. (See Using the Keyboards on page 2- 4 and Appendix E, Keyboard Mapsfor keyboard functions.) • Use the input panel to enter typed text, either using the soft keyboard or Character Recognizer.
Page 54: Writing On The Screen
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard. 2. On the soft keyboard that is displayed, tap the keys with your stylus. To use Character Recognizer: 1.
Page 55 Operating the PDT 8100 To write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. Lines appear on the screen to help you write. Figure 2-10. Writing on the Screen Note: Some programs that accept writing do not have the Pen button. See the documentation for that program to find out how to switch to writing mode.
Page 56: Drawing On The Screen
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide You can cut, copy, and paste written text in the same way you work with typed text: tap and hold the selected words, then tap the command from the pop-up menu, or select the command from the Edit menu.
Page 57: Finding Information
Operating the PDT 8100 To play a recording, tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note. Figure 2-11. Recording Screen Finding Information The Find feature locates information. On the menu, tap Find. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go.
Page 58 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide You can also use the File Explorer to find files and organize them into folders. On the menu, tap Programs, then File Explorer. Figure 2-12. File Explorer Note: To move files in File Explorer, tap and hold the item, then tap Cut or Copy and Paste on the pop-up menu.
Page 59: Scanning
Operating the PDT 8100 Scanning The PDT 8100 has an integrated scanner which allows you to collect data by scanning 1 dimensional bar codes. See Appendix B, Demo Program for a sample scanning application. To scan bar codes with the PDT 8100: 1.
Page 60: Performing A Cold Boot
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide To perform a warm boot: Table 2-6. Warm Boot Key Functions Keyboard Keys 28-key Backlight + Down Arrow + Function 37-key Backlight + Alpha + Function 47-key Backlight + End + Function Performing a Cold Boot A cold boot also restarts your PDT 8100 terminal, but erases all stored records and entries.
Page 61 Operating the PDT 8100 4. As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 10 seconds. 5. See Aligning the Screen on page 1-16 to perform an initial setup of the terminal. Note: With a cold boot, the current date and time, formats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default settings.
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Page 63: Chapter 3. Customizing Your Pdt 8100
Chapter 3 Customizing Your PDT 8100 Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for customizing your terminal by adjusting settings and installing additional software. Adjusting Settings To view available options for your terminal settings, tap , Settings, then the Personal or System tab at the bottom of the screen. You might want to adjust the following: •...
Page 64: Adding And Removing Programs
• Application: The Application FFS Partition is used to store application programs needed to operate the terminal. This partition includes the Symbol demo program, which can be overwritten with your own program. •...
Page 65: Non-Ffs Partitions
RegMerge looks for files with a .REG extension on the FFS partition and merges these with the system Registry. The default application partition shipped with the PDT 8100 includes the following example from the file application.reg: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Symbol\Launcher\Default\Programs\Prog2] "Name"="\\Application\\ScanSamp2.exe" "Description"="Scanner" "Command"=""...
Page 66: Downloading Partitions To The Terminal
If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal using files provided by Symbol. The current OS partition on the terminal is included as part of the TCM installation package. Any upgrades must be obtained from Symbol.
Page 67: Adding A Program To The Start Menu
Customizing Your PDT 8100 If the file is an installer, the installation wizard begins. Follow the directions on the screen. Once the software is installed on your desktop computer, the installer transfers the software to your terminal. If the file is not an installer, an error message states that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of computer.
Page 68: Removing Programs
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Removing Programs To remove a program, tap , then Settings. On the System tab, tap Remove Programs. If the program does not appear in the list of installed programs, use File Explorer on your terminal to locate the program, tap and hold the program, then tap Delete on the pop-up menu.
Page 69: Chapter 4. Communications
Chapter 4 Communications Introduction The CRD 8100-1000S Cradle serves as an essential data communications device, enabling you to synchronize the information on your PDT 8100 terminal and the ActiveSync® software on your desktop computer. With customized or third party software, it can also be used to synchronize your PDT 8100 terminal with corporate databases and other host computers.
Page 70: Performing An Activesync For The First Time
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode, e.g., you may synchronize continually while the terminal is in the cradle, or only when you select the synchronize command. • Select the types of information to synchronize, and control how much data is synchronized.
Page 71: Performing Activesync Using The Cradle
Communications 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the serial communications port on your computer. Serial Port Figure 4-2. Connecting the Synchronization Cable to the Computer Note: The synchronization cable requires a dedicated port. It cannot share a port with an internal modem or other device. If you are unsure about the location of the serial port on your computer, refer to the user’s manual supplied with the computer.
Page 72 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 2. Connect your CRD 8100-1000S cradle to your computer by plugging the cable from the cradle into the serial communications port on your computer. Serial Port Figure 4-3. Connecting the Cradle to the Computer Note: The CRD 8100-1000S cable requires a dedicated port.
Page 73: Performing Subsequent Activesync Operations
Communications 3. Turn on the PDT 8100 terminal and slide it into the cradle. Figure 4-4. Inserting the Terminal in the Cradle The curved edge on the bottom of the PDT 8100 terminal should align smoothly with the cradle when it is inserted properly. 4.
Page 74: Performing A Remote Activesync
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Performing a Remote ActiveSync You can also sync your PDT 8100 remotely using a modem. See Creating a Modem Connection to a Network on page 8-4 to set up your terminal for a modem ActiveSync.
Page 75: Chapter 5. Applications
Chapter 5 Applications Introduction Your PDT 8100 terminal includes Calendar, Contacts, Tasks, Inbox, and Notes applications. You can use these programs individually or together. For example, e-mail addresses stored in Contacts can be used to address e-mail messages in Inbox. Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information in these applications between your desktop computer and your terminal.
Page 76: Calendar
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Calendar Use Calendar to schedule appointments such as meetings. You can view your appointments in different ways (Agenda, Day, Week, Month, and Year) and easily change views using the View menu. Figure 5-1. Calendar Application Note: You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu.
Page 77 Applications 3. Tap New. Figure 5-2. Entering an Appointment 4. Using the input panel, enter the subject and a location. Tap first to select the field. 5. If needed, tap the date and time to change them. 6. Enter other desired information. Hide the input panel to see all available fields. 7.
Page 78: Using The Summary Screen
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays. Tap the top of the summary screen to change the appointment. Figure 5-3. Appointment Summary Screen Creating Meeting Requests You can use Calendar to set up meetings with users of Outlook 2000.
Page 79: Contacts
Applications The meeting notice is created and placed in the Outbox folder. For more information on sending and receiving meeting requests, see Calendar Help and Inbox Help on your terminal. Contacts Contacts maintains a list of associates and friends so that you can easily locate information at home or on the road.
Page 80 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 1. Tap New. Figure 5-5. Creating a Contact 2. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all fields. 3. To assign the contact to a category, scroll to and tap Categories. Select a category from the list.
Page 81: Using The Summary Screen
Applications Using the Summary Screen When you tap a contact in the contact list, a summary screen displays. Figure 5-6. Contacts Summary Screen...
Page 82: Tasks
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Tasks Use Tasks to keep a “to do” list. In the task list, overdue tasks display in bold. Figure 5-7. Task Application Note: To change the way information displays in the list, tap Tools, then...
Page 83 Applications To create a task: 1. Tap New. Figure 5-8. Creating a Task 2. Using the input panel, enter a description. 3. You can enter a start date and due date or enter other information by first tapping the field. If the input panel is open, hide it to see all available fields. 4.
Page 84: Using The Summary Screen
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen displays. Figure 5-9. Task Summary Screen 5-10...
Page 85: Notes
Applications Notes Capture thoughts, reminders, ideas, drawings, and phone numbers with Notes. You can create a written note or a recording. You can also include a recording in a note. If a note is open when you create the recording, it is included in the note as an icon. If the note list is displayed, it is created as a stand-alone recording.
Page 86 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide To create a note: 1. Tap New. 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 Chapter 2, Operating the PDT 8100.
Page 87: Inbox
Applications Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in the following ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook 2000 on your desktop computer. • Send and receive e-mail messages by connecting directly to an e-mail server through an Internet service provider (ISP) or a network.
Page 88 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your desktop computer. When you delete a message on your terminal, it’s also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect.
Page 89: Using The Message List
Applications Using the Message List Messages you receive display in the message list. By default, the most recently received messages are listed first. Figure 5-12. Inbox Application 5-15...
Page 90 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide When you receive a message, tap it in the list to open it. Unread messages display in bold. Figure 5-13. Viewing a Message When you connect to your e-mail server or synchronize with your desktop computer, Inbox downloads only the first 100 lines of each new message by default.
Page 91: Creating E-Mail Messages
Applications You specify your downloading preferences when you set up the service or select your synchronization options. You can change them at any time: • Change options for Inbox synchronization using ActiveSync options. For more information, see ActiveSync Help. • Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your terminal.
Page 92: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Compose your message. Tap Send when you’re finished. The message is placed in the Outbox folder on your terminal and is delivered in one of two ways: • It is transferred to the Outbox folder in Exchange or Outlook 2000 on your desktop computer and sent the next time you synchronize.
Page 93: Chapter 6. Companion Programs
Chapter 6 Companion Programs Introduction The PDT 8100 contains the companion programs Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket Excel, and Microsoft Money. To select a companion program, tap Programs on the menu, then the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your desktop computer to give you access to copies of your documents.
Page 94 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Pocket Word contains a list of the files stored on your device. Tap a file in the list to open it. To delete, make copies of, or send a file, tap and hold a file in the list. Then, select the appropriate action on the pop-up menu.
Page 95: Typing Mode
Companion Programs Typing Mode Use the input panel to enter typed text into a document. SeeEntering Information on page 2-15 for more information. To format or edit text, select the text using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag across the text.
Page 96: Writing Mode
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Writing Mode In writing mode, use your stylus to write directly on the screen. Ruled lines are displayed as a guide, and the zoom magnification increases to allow you to write more easily. For...
Page 97: Drawing Mode
Companion Programs Drawing Mode In drawing mode, use your stylus to draw on the screen. Gridlines appear as a guide. When you lift your stylus off the screen after the first stroke, a drawing box indicates the boundaries of the drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing.
Page 98: Pocket Excel
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your desktop computer to provide easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your PDT 8100, or copy workbooks from your desktop computer to your PDT 8100. Synchronize workbooks between your desktop computer and your PDT 8100 so you have up-to-date content in both locations.
Page 99: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel
Companion Programs Pocket Excel provides fundamental spreadsheet tools, such as formulas, functions, sorting, and filtering. To display the toolbar, tap View, then Toolbar. Figure 6-5. Using Pocket Excel If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. Open the workbook, tap Edit, then Password.
Page 100: Microsoft Money
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Freeze panes on a worksheet. First select the cell where you want to freeze panes. Tap View, then Freeze Panes. You may want to freeze the top and leftmost panes in a worksheet to keep row and column labels visible as you scroll through a sheet.
Page 101: Using The Account Register
Companion Programs Figure 6-6. Using Microsoft Money Using the Account Register To view the Account Register for an account, tap it in the Account Manager. The Account Register displays all transactions stored on your PDT 8100 for that account. For each transaction, you will see the date, the payee, the amount, and the running balance of your...
Page 102: Entering Transactions
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide account as a result of the transaction. The ending account balance is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Figure 6-7. Account Register To switch between accounts, tap the name of the current account in the upper-right corner and select another account from the list.
Page 103: Entering And Tracking Investments
Companion Programs When you accept a payee, Microsoft Money enters the same amount, category, and subcategory that you used for the last transaction with that same payee. This information is entered on the Required tab and the Optional tab. This AutoComplete+ feature helps you quickly enter similar transactions, such as ATM withdrawals.
Page 104 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide To create a new investment, tap New. Enter the name, symbol, current price, and number of shares. Tap OK to save the new investment. Microsoft Money can update investment prices from the MoneyCentral Web site. To do this, open a connection to the Internet and tap Update Investments on the Tools menu.
Page 105: Microsoft Reader
Companion Programs Microsoft Reader Reader enables you to read electronic books on your PDT 8100. To open Microsoft Reader, tap Start, Programs, then Microsoft Reader. For more specific instructions on using Reader, open the Reader Guidebook by tapping Guidebook on the Reader command bar, or, on a book page, tap the book title, then tap Guidebook on the pop-up menu.
Page 106: Reading A Book
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide To open a book, tap its title in the Library list. Figure 6-10. Reader Library Reading a Book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book.
Page 107: Using Reader Features
Companion Programs Each page also includes a page number and book title. Figure 6-11. Annotating and Navigating a Book Use the Up and Down scroll buttons to page through a book, or tap the page number on each page. Using Reader Features To use Reader options, select text by dragging across the text on the page.
Page 108: Removing A Book
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Add Bookmark: Select this option to add a bookmark to a book. A color-coded bookmark icon appears in the right margin. Tap this icon from anywhere in the book to go to the bookmarked page.
Page 109: Chapter 7. Pocket Internet Explorer
Chapter 7 Pocket Internet Explorer Introduction With Pocket Internet Explorer, you can view Web pages in the following ways: • During synchronization with your desktop computer, download your favorite links, mobile favorites, and mobile channels stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the desktop computer.
Page 110: Creating Mobile Favorites
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Creating Mobile Favorites If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 on your desktop computer, you can download mobile favorites. (You can install Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 from the Extras folder on the ActiveSync CD.) Synchronizing mobile favorites downloads Web content to your terminal so you can view Web pages while disconnected from your ISP and desktop computer.
Page 111: Channels
Pocket Internet Explorer • Limit the number of downloaded linked pages. In Internet Explorer on the desktop computer, right-click the mobile favorite you want to change, then select Properties. On the Download tab, specify 0 or 1 for the number of linked pages to download.
Page 112: Using Pocket Internet Explorer
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using Pocket Internet Explorer With Pocket Internet Explorer, you can browse mobile favorites and channels downloaded to your terminal without connecting to the Internet. You can also connect to the Internet through an ISP or a network connection and browse the Web.
Page 113 Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites, then tap the mobile favorite or channel you want to view. Figure 7-2. Mobile Favorites You’ll see the page that was downloaded the last time you synchronized with your desktop computer.
Page 114: Browsing The Web
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Browsing the Web 1. Connect to the Internet or your network in one of the following ways: • Using Connections, as described in Chapter 8. Then select Pocket Internet Explorer from the menu. •...
Page 115: Chapter 8. Connections
Chapter 8 Connections Introduction Your terminal can exchange information with other Windows-powered devices using its infrared (IR) port. In addition to using a cradle, cable, or IR port to connect your terminal to your desktop computer, you can also: • Connect to your Internet service provider (ISP) to send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox and view Web pages using Pocket Internet Explorer.
Page 116: Transferring Items Using Infrared
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Transferring Items Using Infrared Using infrared (IR), you can send and receive information, such as contacts and appointments, between two Windows-powered devices. To send information: 1. Open the program where you created the item you want to send and locate the item in the list.
Page 117 Connections 3. Tap New connection. Figure 8-1. Creating a Modem Connection 4. Enter a name for the connection. 5. In the Select a modem list, select Hayes Compatible on COM1. 6. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a server-assigned address.
Page 118: Connecting To Your Network
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Send and receive e-mail messages using Inbox. You first must provide the information it needs to communicate with the e-mail server. For instructions, see Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server on page 8-6.
Page 119 Connections 3. Tap New connection. Figure 8-2. Creating a Modem Connection 4. Enter a name for the connection. 5. Select Hayes Compatible on COM1. 6. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most servers use a server-assigned address. If not, tap Advanced, then the TCP/IP tab and enter the address.
Page 120: Disconnecting
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Visit Internet or intranet Web pages using Pocket Internet Explorer. You may need to set up a proxy server to visit Internet Web pages. For more information on setting up a proxy server, see Pocket Internet Explorer Help on the terminal.
Page 121: Setting Up An E-Mail Service
Connections Setting Up an E-mail Service 1. In Inbox on your terminal, tap Services, then New Service. Figure 8-3. Setting Up E-mail Service 2. Select POP3 as the service type, name the service, and tap Next. Ask your ISP or network administrator which service type to select.
Page 122: Getting Help Connecting
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Getting Help Connecting See the following for more connection information: • Inbox on page 5-13. • Online Help on the terminal. Tap , then Help. Tap View, All Installed Help, then Inbox or Connections.
Page 123: Chapter 9. Spectrum24 Network Configuration
Spectrum24 Network Configuration Introduction Wireless LANs allow PDT 8100 series terminals to communicate wirelessly, and to send captured data “real time” to a host device. Before a terminal can be used on a Spectrum24 LAN your facility must be set up with the equipment required to run the wireless LAN and the terminal must be properly configured.
Page 124: Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide The NICTT task tray icon appears at the top of the Start menu, and indicates terminal signal strength as follows. Icon Status Excellent signal strength Very good signal strength Good signal strength Fair signal strength...
Page 125: Configuring The Pdt 8142 (2 Mb Radio)
Spectrum24 Network Configuration Configuring the PDT 8142 (2 MB radio) Using NICTT on the PDT 8142 The NICTT property pages contain a variety of wireless network and service quality information. Select help for a detailed explanation within each NICTT property page. General Property Page Before the PDT 8142 can be used, it must be properly configured with the correct ESS ID.
Page 126 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Note: A PC Card adapter installation displays PCMCIA as the Adapter Type. Power Mode Property Page The Spectrum24 WLAN adapter Power Mode management properties allows automatic or manual setting of the adapter power management mode from Continuous Access Mode (CAM) to Power Save Polling (PSP) mode and controls the adapter Beacon Algorithm.
Page 127 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Signal Strength Property Page The Signal page displays a real-time graph of the signal quality being received by the adapter, and displays a description of the signal quality. Figure 9-3. Signal Property Page...
Page 128 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Transmission Quality Property Page The Transmission page displays a real-time graph as a series of ICMP ping tests initiated by the user. The transmission quality test does not run all the time because it consumes network bandwidth.
Page 129 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Options Property Page The Options page controls system sounds, whether specified settings are temporary, and the NICTT exit option. Figure 9-5. Options Property Page Enable System Sounds You can enable or disable NICTT system sounds. NICTT uses standard wav-table sounds supplied by the Windows operating system.
Page 130: Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet For The Pdt 8142
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet for the PDT 8142 The Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet allows you to view and edit Spectrum24 terminal settings. On the Start menu, select Settings, the System tab, then Spectrum24 Settings.
Page 131 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Mobile Unit Properties Figure 9-7. Mobile Unit Property Page The Mobile Unit page configures NIC ESSID, Power Management, Request To Send (RTS) Threshold, Preferred BSS ID, and Mandatory BSS ID values. These values control how the terminal associates and consumes power in the MU mode. To use the Power Management settings in the Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet, disable Power Mode Management capabilities in NICTT as follows:...
Page 132 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 1. In NICTT select the Power tab. Figure 9-8. Power Property Page 2. If checked, uncheck Switch power mode based on power source. 3. Select Power save polling mode. 4. Uncheck Let adapter manage power (recommended).
Page 133 Spectrum24 Network Configuration WLAN Adapter Settings Figure 9-9. WLAN Adapter Property Page On the WLAN Adapter page, the Card Type (the only visible field), interrupt Number, IO Port Address and Memory Base Address are automatically selected in a Plug and Play environment and are not visible.
Page 134: Configuring The Pdt 8146 (11 Mb Radio)
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Configuring the PDT 8146 (11 MB radio) Using NICTT on the PDT 8146 The NICTT property pages contain a variety of wireless network and service quality information.Select help for a detailed explanation within each NICTT property page.
Page 135 Infrastructure - Select Infrastructure to enable the adapter to transmit and receive data with an access point. The Channel field and the Send Long Preamble Headers checkbox are not visible when the adapter is in Infrastructure mode. Infrastructure is the adapter default mode when Symbol Status initially displays •...
Page 136 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Info Property Page Use the Info page to view version and operating mode information. All of the fields are read- only windows. There are no user configurable data fields. Figure 9-11. Info Property Page...
Page 137 Spectrum24 Network Configuration IP Config Property Page Use the IP Config property page to view the current adapter IP configuration settings. Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain a leased IP address and network configuration information from a remote server. An access point sends out a DHCP request searching for a DHCP server to acquire the network configuration and firmware filenames.
Page 138 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide IP Address A 32-bit (max) number (expressed in dotted-decimal notation 157.235.90.24) that the Domain server uses to transmit and receive data. The IP address of the adapter is required to be in the same subnet as that of the access point for the devices to interoperate in Infrastructure mode.
Page 139 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Power Mode Property Page The Power Mode management properties allow automatic or manual setting of the adapter power management mode. Figure 9-13. Power Property Page The adapter has two power consumption modes, Continuous Access Mode (CAM) and Power Save Poll (PSP) mode.
Page 140 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Adjusting the adapter transmit power level enables users to expand or confine a transmission area in respect to interference or other wireless devices that could be operating nearby. Reducing a coverage area in high traffic areas improves transmission quality by reducing the number of missed beacons and noise in that coverage area.
Page 141 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Options Property Page Use the Options property page to enable or disable suspend wireless network, system sounds, set temporary setting and set International roaming option. Figure 9-14. Options Property Page Select Allow Pocket PC to suspend when wireless network is used to suspend all functions when the adapter is still active to avoid drainage of battery power.
Page 142 Select These settings are only temporary from the Optional Settings field to enter only Symbol Status temporary values. Temporary values apply to each property page and last until the system is restarted or the values are changed. If the checkbox is not selected, any value entered is saved and used by the adapter after the system is rebooted.
Page 143 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Encryption Property Page Use the Encryption property page to set the adapter security level. The firmware supports Open System (no encryption), 40-bit Shared Key algorithm (40-bit), 128-bit Shared Key algorithm (128-bit) and Kerberos encryption algorithms. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft.
Page 144 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Choose one of the following Encryption options from the Encryption Algorithm pull-down menu: • Open Systems (no encryption) - Use the Open System option as the default setting when no data packet encryption is needed over the network. Selecting Open System provides no security for the data being transmitted over the network.
Page 145 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Ping Property Page Select the Ping property page to view the signal strength, data rate transmission, test statistics and to perform data transmission test. Figure 9-16. Ping Property Page Transmission quality tests send an ICMP ping packet across the network to a selected address to test data transmission between an adapter and an access point/adapter.
Page 146 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Tap Start Test to begin the test. Each ping displays the round trip time it took the ICMP ping to complete. The minimum, maximum and average values are displayed as results. A real-time bar graph indicates the signal strength and the data transmission rate.
Page 147 Spectrum24 Network Configuration The Signal Property Page displays the following information: • A graph displays signal quality from 0 to 100 percent. The terminal continuously looks for a stronger signal from a different access point on the network, and roams to that access point if the quality of the radio signal drops below an acceptable level.
Page 148 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide View the AP MAC address, direct sequence channel of each located access point. If choosing to associate with one of the access points displayed, the adapter is required to use the same channel number and MAC address of the access point. If the current adapter signal strength is poor, one of the access points displayed could provide a stronger signal.
Page 149 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Peers Property Page When Ad Hoc is selected as the operating mode from within the Mode property page, the Signal and APs property pages turn into the Peers property page. Figure 9-19. Peers Property Page Use the Peers property page to view the BSSID or MAC addresses of the other adapters in the network, their operating mode (PSP or CAM), their transmit rate, their supported data rate, supported data rate and length of time an adapter has been out of the Ad Hoc network.
Page 150: Advanced Settings
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Using Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet for PDT 8146 The Spectrum24 Settings Control Panel Applet allows you to view and edit Spectrum24 NIC settings. On the Start menu, select Settings, the System tab, then Spectrum24 Settings.
Page 151 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Mobile Unit Properties Figure 9-21. Mobile Unit Property Page The Mobile Unit page in the Advanced Properties window configures the terminal’s operating mode and ESS ID. Selecting an operating mode in NICTT disables the operating mode selected in NCPA. Use the Operating Mode pull-down menu to select one of the following operating modes for the terminal: •...
Page 152 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Select Pseudo IBSS (Proprietary Ad Hoc) for the highest throughput in an IBSS network for terminal testing. Pseudo IBSS does not support PSP terminals and does not use beacons or authentication. Each terminal must be on the same channel.
Page 153 Spectrum24 Network Configuration There are two power consumption modes: Continuous Access Mode and Power Save Poll mode. CAM yields the best performance but uses the most power. CAM is the preferred mode for systems running on AC power. PSP saves significant amounts of power over CAM.
Page 154 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide operating nearby. Reducing a coverage area in high traffic areas improves transmission quality by reducing the number of missed beacons and noise in that coverage area. Use the 802.11 Tx Power Options field to set the transmission power level for adapters operating in Infrastructure mode.
Page 155 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Encryption Select the Encryption tab in the Advanced Properties window to view the Encryption property page. Figure 9-24. Encryption Property Page Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security in a wireless environment. Use the Encryption property page to configure WLAN adapter data packet Encryption settings.
Page 156 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Select 128-bit Encryption from the Encryption Algorithm pull-down menu and enter a 26 Hex digit password by spreading the 26 Hex digits across the six fields provided for each Encryption key. The 128-bit Encryption option provides the highest level of security.
Page 157 Spectrum24 Network Configuration property pages password dialog box which appears when Advanced is selected from the Easy Setup window. Figure 9-26. Password Page To disable the password dialog box, enter the current password and leave the two new passwords fields blank. Select OK. To change the password, enter the current password and type a new password in the two new password fields.
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Page 159: Chapter 10. Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration
Chapter 10 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Introduction Before a terminal can be used on a CDPD/GSM wireless network, you must select a provider and establish a service plan, and the terminal must be properly configured. Configuring a CDPD WAN Connection (PDT 8133) Before the PDT 8133 terminal can be used, you must get an account with an internet service provider.
Page 160: Configuration Wizard
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Configuration Wizard The first time the Modem Manager software is started, or when Configuration Wizard is selected from the Modem menu within Modem Manager, the Configuration Wizard prompts you through the steps to configure and set up the terminal for operation.
Page 161 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration 1. To begin configuration, tap Next. The Choose Service Provider screen displays. Figure 10-2. Choose Service Provider Screen 2. Select a Wireless Provider from the drop-down menu, and tap Next. The Contact Service Provider screen displays: Figure 10-3.
Page 162 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide This screen tells you to note the modem Equipment ID number shown. Tap Next to continue. 3. The Enter Modem Settings screen displays: Figure 10-4. Enter Modem Settings Screen 4. Enter the required information and tap Next to continue. You are prompted to confirm the settings.
Page 163 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Figure 10-5. Modem Configured Screen 5. After you have waited the appropriate amount of time indicated by your service provider, tap Next. The Checking Network screen tells you to wait for your modem to register with the network. 10-5...
Page 164 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Figure 10-6. Checking Network Screen 6. A screen displays indicating that the modem successfully connected. Note: The Configuration Wizard does not proceed until a CDPD carrier selection is made. 10-6...
Page 165: Maintenance Screens And Menus
Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Maintenance Screens and Menus The PDT 8133 terminal includes menu commands to make it fast and easy to configure and check the status of your modem. This section explains the menu commands specific to the Modem Manager.
Page 166 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide The following information is available from this screen: Setting Description Cellular Signal When checked, it indicates that the modem has identified a Present cellular signal. CDPD Service When checked, it indicates that the modem has identified and Detected is synchronized to a CDPD signal in the area.
Page 167 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Configuration Screen Figure 10-8. Modem Manager Configuration Screen On the Config tab, you can edit configuration settings. The following settings are available: Setting Description IP Address This is the current IP address of the modem. Tap to enter a new IP address.
Page 168 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Setting Description Auto Power-Off When enabled, this shuts off the modem when the session is disconnected. Side Preference Drop-Down Setting Description A only The modem searches for a CDPD system on the "A" side only. For users who do not roam, this selection can sometimes speed the registration process, as the modem does not have to look on the "B"...
Page 169 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Provider Screen Figure 10-9. Modem Manager Provider Screen On the Provider tab, you can modify provider settings. The following settings are available. Setting Description Selected Service Selects the CDPD channel’s System Provider’s Identifier. Provider Service Preference Configures the preferences for the service ID parameters.
Page 170 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Service ID Preferences Setting Description Only use selected The modem attempts to detect only the system in the Service ID service provider parameters for registration. This is useful when you want to prevent roaming to any other system but your home system.
Page 171: Modem Menu
Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Modem Menu Tap Modem to display the Modem Menu. Options are described below. Figure 10-10. Modem Menu Setting Description Save Settings Saves any settings made in the Modem Manager Configuration and Provider screens. Disconnect Terminates the active Network session with the modem. If you have configured the AutoOff preference to turn the modem off when the session is disconnected, the modem may also power down.
Page 172: Advanced Menu
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Advanced Menu Tap Advanced to display the Advanced Menu. Options are described below Figure 10-11. Advanced Menu 10-14...
Page 173 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Modem Information Tap Modem Information to view the modem manufacturer, equipment ID and model, and firmware version. Figure 10-12. Modem Information Screen 10-15...
Page 174: Help
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Ping Screen Tap Ping to send a packet to a particular IP address to determine if it is online. From this screen you can send a PING request to another network device whose network address you already know.
Page 175: Configuring A Gsm Wan Connection (Pdt 8134)
Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Configuring a GSM WAN Connection (PDT 8134) To set up a new connection configuration: 1. Tap Settings from the Start menu. 2. Tap the Connections tab, and select Modem to display the Modem Connections screen. Figure 10-14.
Page 176 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Tap New Connection.The Make New Connection screen displays. Figure 10-15. Make New Connection Screen 4. Enter a name for your connection, then select UbiNetics-GSM_PC_Card from the drop-down menu. 10-18...
Page 177 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration 5. Your modem settings and TCP/IP address should be set automatically, but if you need to set them manually, tap the Advanced button and enter the information in the Port Settings, TCP/IP, and Name Servers tabs. Figure 10-16.
Page 178 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 7. Enter the phone number, and tap Next.. Figure 10-18. Dialing Settings 8. Set the dialing settings on the next screen, and tap Finish. Your new connection is created. 10-20...
Page 179: Connecting Via Gsm
Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration Connecting via GSM To connect using the GSM WAN connection you created: 1. Select Programs from the Start menu. 2. Tap the Connections icon. 3. Select the connection you created.. Figure 10-19. Personalizing your Connection 4.
Page 180 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 5. If you’d like to edit any dialing selections, tap Dialing Options. Figure 10-20. Dialing Options 6. Tap Dialing Patterns to edit country code, area code, or number dialing patterns. Figure 10-21. Dialing Patterns...
Page 181 Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration 7. Tap OK until you return to your connection screen, and tap Connect. The terminal attempts to connect. 10-23...
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Page 183: Chapter 11. Software Installation On Development Pc
Software Installation on Development PC Introduction To develop applications to run on the PDT 8100, the Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) is available. This SDK contains PDT 8100-specific software not available in the standard Microsoft Windows CE Platform SDK.
Page 184: Symbol Windows Ce Sdk
• This Product Reference Guide. Installing the SDK on the Development PC The Symbol SDK installs files to the directory "Symbol Windows CE SDK (PDT 8100)" and the directory "Windows CE Tools". Installing the SDK Obtain the SDK from the Symbol website http://Software.Symbol.com/DevZone. After downloading, run the executable and follow the installation prompts.
Page 185: Chapter 12. Configuring The Terminal
Chapter 12 Configuring the Terminal Introduction This chapter describes the Terminal Configuration Manager (TCM), and how it is used to specify and load files into the flash memory of the PDT 8100 using the terminal’s Initial Program Loader (IPL). In TCM, you create a script that contains the information (commands to copy files) for building the image.
Page 186: Starting Terminal Configuration Manager
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Building the hex image • Sending the hex image. Starting Terminal Configuration Manager To start TCM, double click on the TCM icon in the SYMSDK group. The following screen appears, displaying two directory windows; Script1 and File Explorer. Each directory window is split;...
Page 187 Configuring the Terminal The following table lists the components of the TCM start-up screen. Table 12-1. TCM Screen Components Component Description Script Window Associated with a script file containing the information to create a Flash Disk image. This window is the target window, or the primary TCM window in which you can create a script or change a script file’s contents by copying, deleting, and renaming files and directories.
Page 188: Defining Script Properties
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Defining Script Properties Before a script is created, the script properties must be defined. This defines the type of terminal, type of flash type, number of disks being created, and the memory configuration of each disk volume.
Page 189 Configuring the Terminal Note: The options available under the disks pull-down menu changes depending on the flash type. Some flash types only have one option for the number of disk volumes, others have two options. 6. If you have selected three volumes under the disk pull-down menu, you have the option to change the memory configuration of the second and third volumes.
Page 190: Creating The Script For The Hex Image
Note: If you open and make changes to an existing script, saving the changes writes over the existing script. If you wish to use an original or Symbol-supplied standard script as a base and save the changes in a new script, use Save As instead of Save after making the changes.
Page 191: Copy Components To The Script
Configuring the Terminal Copy Components to the Script Copy files or directories to the script being generated: 1. Click on the File Explorer Window to make it the active window. 2. Click on the source directory in the Directory Tree Pane. TCM displays the directory contents in the Contents Pane.
Page 192: Building The Image
Note: If you open and make changes to an existing script, saving the changes writes over the existing script. If you wish to use an original or Symbol-supplied standard script as a base and save the changes in a new script, use Save As instead of Save after making the changes.
Page 193 Configuring the Terminal On the toolbar, choose . The Configure Build window appears. 3. Select whether to build the partition table, or one volume. 4. Select ASCII format for your hex image, or Compression, which reduces the size of most hex images in order to speed downloading. Click OK. 5.
Page 194: Sending The Hex Image
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Sending the Hex Image Once the hex file is built, you are ready to download it to the terminal. A Hex image download requires both TCM and a program loader stored on the terminal. The terminal comes with a program loading utility, Initial Program Loader (IPL), stored in the terminal’s...
Page 195: Setting Up Ipl To Receive The File
Configuring the Terminal 3. If the correct hex file is not displayed in the Hex File to Load field, click on the browse button and navigate to the correct hex file to be downloaded. 4. Click on the Comm Port pull-down menu and select the COM port being used. Ports already in use display in the Unavailable Ports field.
Page 196 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 4. Continue to hold these buttons, including the battery door switch, until the IPL Baud Rate menu displays: IPL VER X.XX IPL Key Sequence -> 115,200 57,600 38,400 19,200 9600 Auto Baud Press Up/Down to...
Page 197 Configuring the Terminal 6. IPL displays the Main Menu which lists the partitions/applications that can be downloaded. IPL Ver X.XX IPL Key Sequence Windows CE Platform Application Data Splash Screen Partition Table Auto Select Press Up/Down to select partition Press Action to begin download 7.
Page 198 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide This screen continues to display until the first character of the image to be downloaded is received from the host. While this screen is displayed, pressing the Enter (Action) key returns IPL to the Main Menu screen.
Page 199 Configuring the Terminal 13. If Auto Select was selected on the Main Menu, IPL immediately returns to the Waiting for Data Screen to wait for the next image. If any other selection was made on the Main Menu, IPL stays at the success screen until you press Enter (Action). Once the screen is acknowledged, IPL returns to the Main Menu to wait for a new selection.
Page 200: Error Messages
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Error Messages IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly. If an error is detected, IPL immediately aborts the download, and reports the error on an error screen: IPL VER X.XX...
Page 201: Tcm Error Messages
Checksum Error occurs if an invalid checksum is detected in the record. Invalid Record occurs if a record is not defined in the Symbol Hex File Format. Connection Lost occurs if one of the handshaking lines is de- asserted during download.
Page 202 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Error - Partition Size The size of a partition must be an integral multiple of the FFSSectorSizeInBytes specified by the .ini file. When the user enters a partition size, TCM rounds up to the next highest integral multiple of the sector size and displays this value in the partition table grid.
Page 203: Creating A Splash Screen
Configuring the Terminal Creating a Splash Screen To create a custom splash screen, use Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and TCM. Creating the Bitmap 1. Open Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and select File, New, Bitmap File. 2. Enter a file name and location, and click the OK button. 3.
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Page 205: Chapter 13. Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Chapter 13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Introduction This chapter includes instructions on cleaning and storing your terminal, and provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during terminal operating. Maintaining the PDT 8100 For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using your PDT 8100: •...
Page 206: Troubleshooting
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide • Use a soft lens cloth to clean your PDT 8100. If the surface of the PDT 8100 screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. Troubleshooting Table 13-1.
Page 207 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the PDT 8100 Problem Cause Solution During data Terminal removed from Replace the terminal in the cradle, or communication, no data cradle or unplugged replace the Synchronization cable, and re- was transmitted, or from host PC during transmit.
Page 208 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table 13-1. Troubleshooting the PDT 8100 Problem Cause Solution Tapping the screen LCD screen not aligned Align the screen. Choose Align Screen buttons or icons does correctly. from the System tab under Start/Settings, not activate the or hold down the Function button and press corresponding feature.
Page 209 Verify that the unit is loaded with a scanning does not accept scan not loaded. application. See your System Administrator. input. Unreadable bar code. Be sure the symbol is not defaced. Distance between exit Be sure you are within proper scanning window and bar code is range. incorrect.
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Page 211: Appendix A Character Recognizer
Appendix A Character Recognizer Using Character Recognizer, you can write characters directly on your terminal screen with your stylus. These characters are translated into typed text. Use Character Recognizer to enter text, for example, to write a note or to fill in fields in a dialog box. The default writing mode for Character Recognizer is lowercase (Jot-compatible) mode.
Page 212 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide (labeled abc) creates lowercase letters. Use the right area (labeled 123) for writing numbers, symbols, special characters, and punctuation. Figure A-1. Using Character Recognizer The following chart illustrates some of the characters you can write in lowercase mode (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing).
Page 213 Character Recognizer example, if you write a lowercase "a" in the ABC area, an uppercase "A" displays on the screen. Figure A-2. Character Chart For more information on using Character Recognizer and for demos of all characters, on the Character Recognizer input panel.
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Page 215: Appendix B Demo Program
A button-launch demo program illustrates how to use some of the terminal’s many applications. If the demo program is not already on your PDT 8100 (check the Start menu), you may download the program from the Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK). See...
Page 216 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide To initiate the demo program, select PDT 8100 Demo from the Start menu. The initial demo program dialog box appears. Figure B-1. Main Dialog Box...
Page 217: Setup
Demo Program Setup Select the Setup button to display the following dialog box: Figure B-2. Symbol Setup Dialog Box Control Panel Select CtlPanel to display the Control Panel Test Program dialog box. This dialog box provides a convenient way to view and set terminal settings, such as scanner parameters,...
Page 218 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide aligning the touch screen. It also serves as a sample code on many of the Symbol-specific CAPI calls. Figure B-3. Control Panel Test Program Dialog Box...
Page 219: Diagnostics
Demo Program Diagnostics Select Diagnostics to display the following dialog box: Figure B-4. Diagnostics Dialog Box This dialog box provides testing to ensure various aspects of the terminal are functioning correctly. The following options are available: • LED Test tests the green decode LED-on and LED cycle to ensure it is functioning properly.
Page 220: Scanner
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Scanner The sample scanning application enables the terminal’s scanner, allows the user to change scan parameters, and displays scanned data. Figure B-5. Scan Sample Dialog Box Scanning Data Fields After a bar code is scanned, the following data appears in the dialog box: •...
Page 221: Scanning Options
File Explorer is a file browser utility that provides similar Windows Explorer-like functionality on Symbol CE terminals. File Explorer allows the user to browse, cut, copy, paste, and delete files as well as execute the program. It also provides file transfer capability via the IrDA port.
Page 222: Msr Sample
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide MSR Sample This selection provides a sample MSR application. Figure B-6. MSR Sample Dialog Box...
Page 223: Ce Apps
Demo Program CE Apps Select CE Apps button on the main menu to access the following standard Windows CE applications: • Voice Recorder • Calculator • Solitaire • Calendar. Figure B-7. CE Apps Dialog Box Chapter 5, Applications for information on these applications. About Select the About button on the demo program to view information about the demo program.
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Page 225: Appendix Cgsm Demo Program
Appendix C GSM Demo Program Introduction GsmDemo allows you to explore what features GSM and the PDT 8134 terminal offer you, including sending and receiving SMS messages. GsmDemo Screens To start GsmDemo: 1. Select Programs from the Start Menu. 2. Tap the GSM Demo icon.
Page 226: Main Screen
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Main Screen When GsmDemo opens, it opens the internal serial port to the GSM modem and attempts to register with a network.The following screen displays. The Network Status field displays Searching, then Registered if the search is successful.
Page 227: Read Sms
GSM Demo Program Read SMS To read your SMS messages: 1. Tap Read SMS on the main screen. The following screen displays: Figure C-2. Read SMS Screen 2. The terminal receives and displays the current message, then deletes it automatically. Tap the Clear button to manually delete a message.
Page 228: Send Sms
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Send SMS To send an SMS message: 1. Tap Send SMS on the main screen. Figure C-3. Send SMS Screen 2. Enter the phone number of the message recipient and the message. 3. Tap Send to send the message. A successful message screen displays.
Page 229: Dial
GSM Demo Program Dial # The Dial # feature controls the dial properties of the modem. Select Dial on the main menu: Figure C-4. Dial Screen Number Phone number to dial. Status Indicates if modem is connected to the specified number.
Page 230: Gsmdemo Menu Commands
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide GsmDemo Menu Commands This section explains the menu commands specific to GsmDemo, accessed from the bottom of the screen. Options Menu Select Settings from the Options menu to view the status of the SIM card.
Page 231: Help Menu
GSM Demo Program Help Menu Select About from the Help menu to view information about your GSM modem.
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Page 233: Appendix D Technical Specifications
Appendix D Technical Specifications Environment Table D-1 summarizes the PDT 8100’s intended operating environment. Table D-1. PDT 8100 Operating Environment Operating Temperature -20° C to 50° C (-4° F to 122° F) Storage Temperature -40° C to 70° C (-40° F to 158° F) Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Electrostatic Discharge...
Page 234: Com Port Definitions
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide COM Port Definitions. Table D-2. PDT 8100 COM Port Definitions COM Port Definition COM1 Serial/Cradle COM2 Raw IrDA COM3 IRComm COM4 Scanning COM5 Reserved COM6 COM7 VCOM Ext Power COM8 V2COM Ext Power...
Page 235: Pin-Outs
Technical Specifications Pin-Outs Table D-3. PDT 8100 ActiveSync Port (COM1) Pin-Outs Description ext ±5 volts RS232_gnd Power_GND 9 Volts_In...
Page 236 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table D-4. PDT 8100 15-Pin Micro D Port (COM5) Pin-Outs Description...
Page 237: Appendix E Keyboard Maps
Appendix E Keyboard Maps Introduction This appendix contains the keyboard maps for all keyboard configurations of the PDT 8100 terminal. Each key is listed in the table with its value, depending on the state of the keyboard. As shown below, when the key is pressed on the 28-key keyboard, the default state displays the number ‘2’.
Page 238: 28-Key Keyboard
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 28-Key Keyboard Figure E-1. PDT 8100 28-Key...
Page 239 Keyboard Maps Note: Keys on the 28-key keyboard can have more than one letter value. To type a letter, press the key again for the next letter in the sequence. For example, to type the letter ‘l’, press the Alpha key once, then press the ‘5’ key three times within the allotted time frame.
Page 240 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) APP3 Page Up...
Page 241 Keyboard Maps Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Home APP4...
Page 242 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Page Down...
Page 243 Keyboard Maps Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl...
Page 244 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Backspace Backspace Space The Send key is application dependent. The Virtual Key (VK) code sent is 121.
Page 245 Keyboard Maps Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Right Arrow Right Arrow Up Arrow Up Arrow Increase Volume Down Arrow Down Arrow Decrease Volume...
Page 246 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) To Shift To Shift No Shift No Shift Caps Lock Clear Clear...
Page 247 Keyboard Maps Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) APP1 To Alpha To Numeric (default) (Blue key) Function Function E-11...
Page 248 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) > > Enter Enter Escape Power Power Power Power Power E-12...
Page 249 Keyboard Maps Table E-1. 28-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight E-13...
Page 250: 37-Key Keyboard
PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 37-Key Keyboard Figure E-2. PDT 8100 37-Key Keyboard E-14...
Page 251 Keyboard Maps Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) APP2 Up Arrow E-15...
Page 252 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) APP3 APP1 E-16...
Page 253 Keyboard Maps Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Left Arrow Lighten screen Down Arrow Right Arrow Darken screen E-17...
Page 254 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) APP4 ‘ “ & E-18...
Page 255 Keyboard Maps Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) E-19...
Page 256 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) < Ctrl E-20...
Page 257 Keyboard Maps Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Increase Volume E-21...
Page 258 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Decrease Volume E-22...
Page 259 Keyboard Maps Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) > Backspace Backspace Space The Send key is application dependent. The Virtual Key (VK) code sent is 121. E-23...
Page 260 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Clear Clear Scan Scan Scan Scan Shift Shift No Shift No Shift...
Page 261 Keyboard Maps Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Function Function Function Function Function To Alpha Alpha To Default State To Alpha E-25...
Page 262 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-2. 37-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha Alpha, State State Shift State Shift State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Enter Enter Enter Enter Escape Power Power Power Power Power Backlight Backlight...
Page 263: 47-Key Keyboards
Keyboard Maps 47-Key Keyboards Figure E-3. PDT 8100 47-Key Keyboard E-27...
Page 264 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl a Alt a APP2 Ctrl b Alt b Ctrl c Alt c Up Arrow...
Page 265 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl d Alt d Ctrl e Alt e APP3 Ctrl f Alt f APP1 E-29...
Page 266 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl g Alt g Left Arrow Ctrl h Alt h Down Arrow Ctrl i...
Page 267 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl j Alt j APP4 Ctrl k Alt k Ctrl l Alt l E-31...
Page 268 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl m Alt m Ctrl n Alt n Ctrl o Alt o E-32...
Page 269 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl p Alt p Ctrl Ctrl q Alt q Ctrl r Alt r E-33...
Page 270 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl s Alt s Ctrl t Alt t Ctrl u Alt u E-34...
Page 271 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl v Alt v Ctrl w Alt w Darken Screen Ctrl x Alt x Increase Volume E-35...
Page 272 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl y Alt y Lighten Screen Ctrl z Alt z Decrease Volume Ctrl 1...
Page 273 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl 2 Alt 2 Ctrl 3 Alt 3 Ctrl 4 Alt 4 E-37...
Page 274 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl 5 Alt 5 Ctrl 6 Alt 6 & Ctrl 7 Alt 7...
Page 275 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Ctrl 8 Alt 8 Ctrl 9 Alt 9 Ctrl 0 Alt 10 E-39...
Page 276 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) > “ Backspace Backspace The Send key is application dependent. The Virtual Key (VK) code sent is 121.
Page 277 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Scan Scan Scan Scan Scan Shift Shift Caps Lock E-41...
Page 278 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Function Function Function Function Enter Enter Ctrl Enter Alt Enter Escape Power Power...
Page 279 Keyboard Maps Table E-3. 47-Key Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default Alpha, Control State Shift State State State Func State (Decimal) (Decimal) Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight Backlight E-43...
Page 280 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide E-44...
Page 281: Index
Index Numerics summary screen ... . . 5-4 contacts ..... . . 5-5 15-pin serial .
Page 282 ..... . 8-4 contacting Symbol ....xiii contacts application .
Page 283 Index scanner ......B-6 screens ......C-1 setup .
Page 284 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide magstripe reader attachement ..1-4 partitions maintaining terminal ....13-1 downloading .
Page 285 TCM ....12-6 Symbol Software Developer’s Kit ..1-4 saving ......12-7 synchronization cable .
Page 286 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide Word Pocket ......6-1 unpacking ......1-1 writing on screen .
Page 287 We’d like to know what you think about this Manual. Please take a moment to fill out this questionnaire and fax this form to: (631) 738-3318, or mail to: Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza M/S B-4 Holtsville, NY 11742-1300 Attention: Technical Publications Manager IMPORTANT: If you need product support, please call the appropriate customer support number provided.
Page 290 PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Guide 72-50932-02 Revision A — May 2002 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville N.Y. 11742-1300 http://www.symbol.com/manuals...

Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

About this Guide

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Chapter 2. Operating the PDT 8100

Chapter 3. Customizing Your PDT 8100

Chapter 4. Communications

Chapter 5. Applications

Chapter 6. Companion Programs

Chapter 7. Pocket Internet Explorer

Chapter 8. Connections

Chapter 9. Spectrum24 Network Configuration

Chapter 10. Wireless Wide Area Network Configuration

Chapter 11. Software Installation on Development PC

Chapter 12. Configuring the Terminal

Chapter 13. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Appendix A Character Recognizer

Appendix B Demo Program

Appendix Cgsm Demo Program

Appendix D Technical Specifications

Appendix E Keyboard Maps

Index

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for Symbol PDT 8100 Series