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The PHL 8100 and PHL 8200 Portable Data Terminals
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  • Page 1 Rugged Portable Data Terminal PHL 8000 series The PHL 8100 and PHL 8200 Portable Data Terminals are rugged devices compatible with Microsoft User Manual Windows CE .Net technology. ®...

  • Page 2: Document History

    Opticon assumes no liability for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of use or inability to use both the hardware and software, even if Opticon has been informed about the possibility of such damages.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Contents 1. Introduction..........................9 1.1. About this Manual ....................... 9 1.2. Safety ..........................10 1.3. Battery Safety........................10 1.4. CE Statement........................11 1.5. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Statement ........... 12 1.5.1. LED and Laser Safety Information................13 1.6.
  • Page 4 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2.4.2. Entering Data ......................36 2.4.3. The Command Bar....................36 2.4.4. The Task Bar ......................37 2.4.5. The Soft Keypad ....................... 37 2.4.6. Setting Up Wireless LAN RF..................38 2.4.7. Reading Barcodes ....................45 2.4.8.
  • Page 5 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 3.2.18. Volume & Sounds Properties..................87 3.3. Task Bar and Start Menu ....................88 4. Communication ........................89 4.1. Installing & Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync ..............89 4.1.1. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on the Host PC ............89 4.1.2.
  • Page 6 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 2-9: Insert the battery pack....................25 Figure 2-10: Replace the battery cover..................26 Figure 2-11: Charging using the power adapter ................. 26 Figure 2-12: Charging with Single Dock ..................27 Figure 2-13: Power-on splash screen..................28 Figure 2-14: Calibration ......................
  • Page 7 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-57: Display Properties ....................64 Figure 3-58: Display Background Image ..................65 Figure 3-59: Display Properties Browse ..................65 Figure 3-60: Display Properties Scheme ..................65 Figure 3-61: Display Properties Scheme selection..............65 Figure 3-62: Input Panel Properties....................
  • Page 8 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 5-105: Remote Connection ................... 108 Figure 5-106: Windows Explorer ....................109 Figure 5-107: DiskOnChip ......................111 Figure 5-108: DiskOnChip size....................111 Table of Tables Table 1-1. Standards........................11 Table 1-2. PHL 8100 product labels.................... 14 Table 1-3.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 1. Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the PHL 8100/PHL 8200 Portable Data Terminal (PDT), a ® Microsoft Windows CE .Net rugged PDT. Its special combination of features makes it perfect for using in a wide range of applications. These features include: ®...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Use only the original approved AC adapter. Use of an unapproved AC adapter could result in electrical problems, fire, or electrical shock. Opticon shall not be held responsible for any damages caused by using an AC adapter not provided by Opticon.

  • Page 11: Ce Statement

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual damaged or its life expectancy reduced. If the device causes any abnormal current to flow, it may cause the battery pack to overheat, explode, or ignite and cause serious injury. • In the event that the battery pack leaks and the fluid gets into one’s eye, do not rub the eye.

  • Page 12: Federal Communication Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Standard Description 17 V1.2.1 (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for (2002-08) radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment EN 301 489-7 ElectroMagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters V1.2.1: (2002-...

  • Page 13: Led And Laser Safety Information

    Do not shine the LED/laser on a reflective surface 1.6. Recycling & Disposal Do not dispose of this product in household trash. For proper end-of-life treatment consult the Environmental Care section of www.opticon.com. 1.7. Regulatory Information For CE, FCC, RoHS, and other Document of Conformities information, consult...

  • Page 14: Product Labeling

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 1.8. Product Labeling The PDT has several labels, as shown below. Figure 1-1: PHL 8100 product labels Table 1-2. PHL 8100 product labels Label Description LCD panel protection film Logo Warranty seal PDT Laser radiation warning label...

  • Page 15: Figure 1-2: Phl 8200 Labels

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 1-2: PHL 8200 labels Table 1-3. PHL 8200 product labels Label Description LCD panel protection film Logo Warranty seal PDT Laser radiation warning label System and regulatory label Serial / configuration number Windows CE label...

  • Page 16: System Specifications

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 1.9. System Specifications The PHL 8100 / PHL 8200 detailed specifications follow. All specifications are subject to change without prior notification. Table 1-4. System specifications Item Description Processor Intel PXA270 520 MHz 32-bit RISC CPU...

  • Page 17: Environmental Specifications

    1.11. Warranty and Service Should this Terminal require service, please contact your local reseller. In case of technical questions, send an email to support@opticon.com and provide information about the product name, the serial number (see chapter 1.8 "Product labeling") and provide a...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2. Getting Started Open the package and confirm that all required parts are present and undamaged. Figure 2-3: PHL 8100 package contents Table 2-5. PHL 8100 package contents Label Description PHL 8100 Terminal Standard battery pack (3.7 V, 2200 mAh)

  • Page 19: Figure 2-4: Phl 8200 Package Contents

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 2-4: PHL 8200 package contents Table 2-6. PHL 8200 package contents Label nr. Description PHL 8200 Terminal Standard battery pack (3.7 V, 2200 mAh) USB client cable for terminal AC power cord Standard AC adapter 5 VDC/2.6 A output...

  • Page 20: Product Overview

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2.1. Product Overview PHL 8100 2.1.1. Figure 2-5: PHL 8100 overview...

  • Page 21: Table 2-7. Phl 8100 Overview

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 2-7. PHL 8100 overview Label Description Scanner LED Indicator Red color: Reading barcode Green color: Successful reading Charge LED Indicator Red color: Charging battery Green color: Battery fully charged LCM / Touch Panel...

  • Page 22: Phl 8200

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual PHL 8200 2.1.2. Figure 2-6: PHL 8200 overview...

  • Page 23: Table 2-8. Phl 8200 Overview

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 2-8. PHL 8200 overview Label Description Scanner LED Indicator Red color: Reading barcode Green color: Successful reading Charge LED Indicator Red color: Charging battery Green color: Battery fully charged LCM / Touch Panel...

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery Pack

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2.2. Charging the Battery Pack Before using the PDT, charge the battery pack. Charge time: The initial charge cycle for the battery pack is approximately 6 hours. Subsequent charging cycles are approximately 4 hours.

  • Page 25: Figure 2-8: Detach The Battery Cover

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual b) Detach the battery cover Turn the locking screws (right and left) downwards and lift the battery cover away from the PDT. Figure 2-8: Detach the battery cover c) Insert the battery pack Insert the battery pack into the battery compartment with the label facing out.

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery Pack Using The Power Adapter

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual d) Replace the battery cover Replace the battery cover by inserting the top first, and then press the bottom in firmly. Turn the locking screws (right and left) upwards to secure the cover to the PDT.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery Pack With Single Dock

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Charging the Battery Pack with Single Dock 2.2.3. a) Leave the battery pack inside the PDT 1. Connect the power cord to the power adapter. 2. Connect the power cord to a power source.

  • Page 28: Handling The Pdt

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2.3. Handling the PDT This section offers the basic procedures for using the PDT. Starting the PDT 2.3.1. Press the Power key to turn on/off the PDT. If the PDT does not power on, perform a cold boot.

  • Page 29: Sound

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual b) Calibrating the Touch Screen If the touch screen functions poorly, or its operation does not match what it should be, please recalibrate the screen by using the stylus to tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus and open the Calibration tab to recalibrate.

  • Page 30: Using The Stylus

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Using the Stylus 2.3.4. The stylus is located next to the hand strap on the left rear of the PDT. The stylus functions the same as the mouse on a PC. Use the stylus to: 1) Navigate the display, select menu items, and open optional applications.

  • Page 31: Table 2-10. Special Assembler Key

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Main Function Fn + Main Alpha + Main Function Function Function change Change to letters Backspace ＠ (at) ： ＼ ’ (Quotation Marks) Ａ Ｂ Ｃ ＋ (Plus Sign) Ｄ Ｅ Ｆ Paste Ｇ Ｈ Ｉ...

  • Page 32: Using The Phl 8200 Keypad

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Using the PHL 8200 Keypad 2.3.6. Figure 2-16: PHL 8200 keypad Table 2-11. Keypad List Main Function Fn + Main Function Scan button Power On/Off Internet Explorer F5 - Barcode Settings Microsoft WordPad F6 - Media Player...

  • Page 33: Table 2-12. Special Assembler Key

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Main Function Fn + Main Function － (Minus Sign) Copy ＊ Paste & . (Point) Table 2-12. Special Assembler Key Assembler Function Definition Warm reset Press the Reset button on the back of the device.

  • Page 34: Using The Earpiece Microphone

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Assembler Function Definition simultaneously Using the Earpiece Microphone 2.3.7. Connect the earpiece microphone to the PDT earphone jack connector. The PDT does not have a built-in microphone; to make recordings, you must use the included earpiece microphone.

  • Page 35: Navigating The Display

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2.4. Navigating the Display Setting Time and Date 2.4.1. In the Date/Time options, you can change the year, month, date, time, and time zone (or select automatic adjust for Daylight Saving Time). To set or change the date and time: 1.

  • Page 36: Entering Data

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Entering Data 2.4.2. To select and open programs, select Start > Programs from the task bar to open a list of available programs. Or, if the program has an icon on the desktop, double-tap to open it.

  • Page 37: The Task Bar

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual The Task Bar 2.4.4. The Task bar at the bottom of the screen displays icons for the active program, the current time, and system icons for utilities loaded in memory. The Task bar includes menu names, buttons, and the keyboard icon, which opens and closes the soft input panel (SIP).

  • Page 38: Setting Up Wireless Lan Rf

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Setting Up Wireless LAN RF 2.4.6. The Summit Client Utility (SCU) is an application designed for end users and administrators of mobile devices that use a Summit radio module. Using SCU, an end user can: •...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-20: Main Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Main Tab Figure 2-20: Main tab • Enable/Disable Radio: When the radio is enabled, selecting this button disables it; when the radio is disabled, selecting this button enables it. • Active Profile: You can view the name of the active profile and, using the selection list, select a different profile.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-21: Profile Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Profile Tab Profile settings are radio and security settings that are stored in the registry as part of a configuration profile. When a profile is selected as the active profile on the Main tab, the settings for that profile become active. An administrator can define up to 20 profiles, edit them, and delete them on the Profile tab in SCU.
  • Page 41 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual false). You can sort the list by clicking on the column headers. If you are authorized as an administrator, select an SSID in the list, and tap Commit, you return to the Profile tab to create a profile for that SSID.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-22: Status Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Status Tab The Status tab provides status information on the radio. • Active profile • Radio’s status: Down (not recognized), Disabled, Not Associated, Associated, or [EAP type] Authenticated • Client info: Name, IP address, and MAC address •...

  • Page 43: Figure 2-23: Diags Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Diags Tab Figure 2-23: Diags tab • (Re)connect: Disable and enable the radio, apply or reapply the current profile, and attempt to associate and authenticate to the wireless LAN, logging all activity in the output area at the bottom.

  • Page 44: Figure 2-24: Global Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Global Tab Figure 2-24: Global tab Global settings include: • Radio and security settings that apply to all profiles • Settings that apply to SCU itself An administrator can define and change most global settings on the Global Settings Tab in SCU.

  • Page 45: Reading Barcodes

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Reading Barcodes 2.4.7. To use the scanning function, complete the following steps: 1. If you have not already done so, remove the protective plastic film before using devices equipped with a 1D laser barcode reader.

  • Page 46: Help

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 2-27: Bad scanning position 5. Upon reading a barcode, the red LED indicator turns on until the trigger is released, or after five seconds. The green LED and the beep tone indicates a good read.

  • Page 47: Power Management

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 2.5. Power Management Suspend Mode 2.5.1. The PDT will go into a suspended mode when it is idle for a period of time. The idle duration can be customized using the Power control panel (refer to Figure 2- 28: Schemes tab).

  • Page 48: Resuming

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Resuming 2.5.2. Use one of following methods to resume (wake up the PDT): • Press the <Power> key to suspend or resume (wake up). • Put the PDT into a dock. When a battery pack completely discharges while the unit is in suspend mode, the PDT remains suspended until the discharged battery condition is corrected.

  • Page 49: Settings

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 3. Settings 3.1. Introduction To view available options for the PDT ’s settings, tap Start > Settings. There are three items inside Settings: Control Panel, Network and Dial-up, and Taskbar and Start. 3.2. Control Panel View the Control Panel and the settings you can modify by tapping Start >...

  • Page 50: Table 3-13. Bluetooth Device Properties

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 3-13. Bluetooth Device Properties Icon Item & Function BT Service Tab (See Error! Reference source not found.): • Select Enable Bluetooth Device to enable the Bluetooth device. • Wait for 20 seconds to initialize the Bluetooth hardware correctly.

  • Page 51: Figure 3-30: Enable Bluetooth Device

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-30: Enable Bluetooth Device Figure 3-31: Enable Bluetooth Successful Figure 3-32: Bluetooth Manager Scan Figure 3-33: Bluetooth Manager scan Device inquiry...

  • Page 52: Figure 3-34: Bluetooth Hardware Error

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-34: Bluetooth hardware error Figure 3-35: Bluetooth authentication error Figure 3-36: Bluetooth Enter PIN Figure 3-37: Bluetooth Scan Device Trusted/Active...

  • Page 53: Figure 3-38: Bluetooth Manager Com Port Inquiry

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-38: Bluetooth Manager COM Figure 3-39: Bluetooth Manager COM port inquiry port success NOTE: If the device to which the mobile computer is bonding does not appear in the list, ensure that it is turned on, in discoverable mode, and within range (30 feet...

  • Page 54: Certificates

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 3-14. Bluetooth Icons Icon Meaning Description Unknown device icon Device is not defined Locked icon Device is locked and can be paired to. Not locked icon Device is not locked and can be bonded...

  • Page 55: Figure 3-40: Certificates: Stores Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 3-15. Certificates Icon Item & Function Store Tab (See Figure 3-40: Certificates: Stores tab): • In the Stores tab, select the certificate store you wish to view or modify from the drop-down list.

  • Page 56: Figure 3-42: Certificates: Your Trusted Authorities

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-42: Certificates: your Trusted Figure 3-43: Certificates: Import Authorities Figure 3-44: Certificate Details...

  • Page 57: Control Center

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Control Center 3.2.2. The Control Center includes four applications: Information, Brightness, Function Key Settings, and Backup & Restore. Figure 3-45: Control Center...

  • Page 58: Figure 3-47: Fn Key Settings: Select A Function Key

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 3-16. Control Center Icons Icon Item & Function Information Tab: • Provides the software version, MAC address, Bluetooth ID, serial number and configuration number. LCD Brightness • LCD Brightness: Allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight.

  • Page 59: Figure 3-46: Brightness

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-46: Brightness Figure 3-47: Fn key settings: Select a Figure 3-48: Fn key settings: Select an function key application...

  • Page 60: Figure 3-49: Backup/Restore

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual a) Backup Restore Table 3-17. Backup Restore Icon Item & Function Backup Restore Tab: • You can backup and restore the system to/from a flash disk or an inserted memory card (Disk on Chip (DoC) or SD card). (See Figure 3-49: Backup/Restore.)

  • Page 61: Date/Time

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-51: Backup OK Figure 3-52: Restore OK Date/Time 3.2.3. Table 3-18. Date/Time Icon Item & Function Date/Time Tab • Please see the detailed information in section 2.4.1 Setting Time and Date. Dialing Properties 3.2.4.

  • Page 62: Figure 3-53: Dialing Properties: Location

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Table 3-19. Dialing Properties Icon Item & Function Dialing Properties Tab • In the When dialing from list, select the Location where you want to change settings. • To create a new location, select New. Enter the location, and select OK.

  • Page 63: Figure 3-55: Dialing Properties: New Location

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-55: Dialing Properties: Figure 3-56: Dialing Properties: new location dialing patterns...

  • Page 64: Display Properties

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Display Properties 3.2.5. Table 3-20. Display Properties Icon Item & Function Background Tab. • From the Image list, select an image you want as the background of the desktop. • To locate an image in another folder, select Browse.

  • Page 65: Figure 3-58: Display Background Image

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-58: Display Background Figure 3-59: Display Properties Image Browse Figure 3-60: Display Properties Figure 3-61: Display Properties Scheme Scheme selection...

  • Page 66: Input Panel

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Input Panel 3.2.6. Table 3-21. Input Panel Icon Item & Function Input Panel Tab • Select the input method you want to change. • To change the Soft Keyboard Options, select Keyboard and tap Option. (See Figure 3-62: Input Panel Properties.) Options Tab: •...

  • Page 67: Internet Options

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Internet Options 3.2.7. Table 3-22. Internet Options Icon Item & Function General Tab • Type in the URL of the desired start page and the desired search engine. You also change the Cache Size, Clear the Cache and Clear the History.

  • Page 68: Figure 3-64: Internet Options: General Tab

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-64: Internet Options: Figure 3-65: Internet Options: Connection General tab Figure 3-66: Internet Options: Figure 3-67: Internet Options: Privacy tab Security tab...

  • Page 69: Keyboard

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 3.2.11 Keyboard 3.2.8. Table 3-23. Keyboard Icon Item & Function Repeat Tab • To change the amount of time between depressions before repetition starts, adjust the Repeat delay slider • To change the repeat rate, adjust the Repeat rate slider.

  • Page 70: Network And Dial-Up Connections

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Network and Dial-up Connections 3.2.9. Table 3-24. Network and Dial-up Connections Icon Item & Function Connection Tab • To create a Dial-up Connection. o Double-tap the Make New Connection. o In the Make New Connection dialog box, enter a name for the connection.

  • Page 71: Figure 3-69: Network & Dial-Up Connections: Connection Icon

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Icon Item & Function as well as primary and secondary DNS address. • Modify Connection Settings o Select Start > Settings > Network and Dialup Connections o Select the icon for connection settings you want to modify.

  • Page 72: Figure 3-71: Network & Dial-Up Connections: Select A Modem

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-71: Network & dial-up Figure 3-72: Network & dial-up connections: Select a modem connections: Port Settings Figure 3-73: Network & dial-up Figure 3-74: Network & dial-up connections: Call Options connections: Phone Number...

  • Page 73: Figure 3-75: Network & Dial-Up Connections: Advanced Security Settings

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-75: Network & dial-up Figure 3-76: Network & dial-up connections: Advanced Security connections: TCP/IP Settings - General Settings Figure 3-77: Network & dial-up connections: Name Servers...

  • Page 74: Owner

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Owner 3.2.10. Table 3-25. Owner Icon Item & Function Identification Tab • Fill in or edit the data as desired. • To have this information displayed when you start your device, select Display owner identification at power on.

  • Page 75: Figure 3-80: Owner Properties: Network Id

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-80: Owner Properties: Network ID...

  • Page 76: Password

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Password 3.2.11. Table 3-26. Password Icon Item & Function Password Setting Tab • Enter the password. • In the Confirm password box, enter the password again. • To require the password on startup, select Enable password protection at power-on and/or select Enable password protection for screen saver.

  • Page 77: Pc Connection

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual PC Connection 3.2.12. Table 3-27. PC Connection Icon Item & Function PC Connection Tab • Select the first checkbox to enable direct connections to the desktop computer. (See Figure 3-82: PC Connection Properties.) •...

  • Page 78: Power

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Power 3.2.13. Table 3-28. Power Properties Icon Item & Function Battery Tab • Provide change level indicators for Main battery and Backup battery. • Provide remaining power capacity of main battery. • If a Main Batteries Very Low warning message shows, the remaining battery life is about 30 minutes before the PHL 8100 shuts down.

  • Page 79: Figure 3-84: Power Properties: Battery

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-84: Power Properties: Figure 3-85: Power: Schemes/AC Battery Power Figure 3-86: Power Properties: Figure 3-87: Power: main batteries Switch state to Suspend very low...

  • Page 80: Regional And Language Settings

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Regional and Language Settings 3.2.14. Table 3-29. Regional and Language Settings Icon Item & Function Regional Tab • Select the desired location/language. • Review the Appearance samples in the bottom half of the screen.

  • Page 81: Figure 3-90: Regional And Language Settings: Input

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-90: Regional and Language Settings: Input...

  • Page 82: Remove Programs

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Remove Programs 3.2.15. Table 3-30. Remove Programs Icon Item & Function Remove Programs Tab • Only user installed programs can be removed. • Select the program you wish to remove from the list and tap the Remove button.

  • Page 83: Stylus Properties

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Stylus Properties 3.2.16. Table 3-31. Stylus Properties Icon Item & Function Double Tap Tab (See Figure 3-92: Stylus Properties: Double Tap.) • Double-tap the checkerboard grip at a comfortable speed. • Double-tap the clapboard to test your settings •...
  • Page 84 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-94: Stylus Properties: Calibration...

  • Page 85: System

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual System 3.2.17. Table 3-32. System Icon Item & Function General Tab (See Figure 3-95: System: General.) • To show: o Firmware information o Information about processor type, memory size, expansion card Memory Tab (See Figure 3-96: System: Memory.) •...

  • Page 86: Figure 3-95: System: General

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 3-95: System: General Figure 3-96: System: Memory Figure 3-97: System: Device Name Figure 3-98: System: Copyrights...

  • Page 87: Volume & Sounds Properties

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Volume & Sounds Properties 3.2.18. Table 3-33. Volume and Sounds Icon Item & Function Volume Tab (See Figure 3-99: Volume & Sounds Properties: Volume.) • The factory default for Volume is the fourth level. You can adjust the volume for your environment and comfort.

  • Page 88: Task Bar And Start Menu

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 3.3. Task Bar and Start Menu Table 3-34. Task Bar and Start Menu Icon Item & Function Task Bar General Tab and Start • In this tab, you can change the position of the Task bar and...

  • Page 89: Communication

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 4. Communication 4.1. Installing & Setting Up Microsoft ActiveSync Installing Microsoft ActiveSync on the Host PC 4.1.1. Microsoft ActiveSync is a file transfer tool to synchronize the files on a PC with the files on your PDT.

  • Page 90: Figure 4-101: Communication

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Transferring Files To transfer files, complete the following steps on the host PC: 1. Select Start> Programs >Communication > (Serial, USB, Bluetooth, or IrDA) Activesync. 2. Click on the selected ActiveSync icon. 3. After you have established a connection with PDT, tap the Explore button at the top of the ActiveSync window (or select Explore from the File menu).

  • Page 91: Activesync File Synchronization

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual ActiveSync File Synchronization 4.2.2. ActiveSync file synchronization requires an ActiveSync partnership between the PDT and the host PC. Refer to Setting up a Partnership, above: 1. Select the files in the synchronization configuration for the PDT partnership.

  • Page 92: Software Applications

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 5. Software Applications 5.1. Introduction The PDT includes Calculator, Inbox, etc. You can switch to any software program by tapping the Start menu. 5.2. Software Applications Inbox 5.2.1. Use Inbox to send and receive email messages in the following ways: •...
  • Page 93 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Connection: Select the name of the connection you created to connect to the mail server. If you are receiving email through a network (Ethernet) connection, select Network Connection. If you want Inbox to use your current connection, select (none). If you have not created a connection, select Create new connection.
  • Page 94 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Send using MIME format (POP3 only): Select to send messages with extended characters. Only display messages from last 3 days: Select how many days’ messages you want downloaded. 8. Set Inbox Preferences: • If you are adjusting the settings of an existing service, select Services >...
  • Page 95 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual • Select Services > Options> Compose tab. • Under Reply, select Include Body. This setting will place a copy of the original message beneath your response text. • To indent the original message, select Indent.
  • Page 96 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual • Select the message. • Select File > Move To or File > Copy To. • Select the destination folder. If you are working offline, the message will be moved or copied from the server the next time you connect.
  • Page 97 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual synchronize just the selected folder and the Outbox folder, select Services > Send/Receive Mail. 16. Compose and send a message: • In list view, select Compose > New Message. • Enter the address of one or more recipients, separating them with a semicolon.
  • Page 98 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual • When you download messages, you need to create two connections: a remote connection and a mail server connection. The remote connection connects you and your ISP or network. The mail server connection downloads messages from your mail server to Inbox on your device.
  • Page 99 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 21. Working with Message Attachments: • If you receive messages through a remote mail server, in Inbox on the device, select the Get file attachments and meeting requests (IMAP4) or Get meeting requests (POP3) setting in the Inbox Preferences dialog box.

  • Page 100: Internet Explorer

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 26. Attach a file to a message: • With the message open, select File > Attachments > Add Attachment. • Select the file you want to attach. NOTE: OLE objects cannot be attached to Inbox messages.
  • Page 101 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual d) Set Up a Proxy Server Proxy servers are often used when connecting to the Internet through a local network, such as a corporate network, for added security. • Select the View > Internet Options > Connection tab.
  • Page 102 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual j) Browse Web pages • To move to a page you have previously view, select View > Back. • To move to the next page (provided you have viewed it previously), select View > Forward.

  • Page 103: Microsoft Wordpad

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual r) Select security Options • Select the View > Internet Options > Security tab. • Select the security protocols you want. s) Change the font size • Select View > Text Size and select the desired size.
  • Page 104 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Select Find Next. On the Find/Replace toolbar, select the appropriate button. • Move, copy, or delete text: Select the text you want to move, copy, or delete. To move or delete text, select the Cut button. To copy the text, select the Copy button.
  • Page 105 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual To change the color, select Format > Font and select the color you want from the Color list. • Adjust the paragraph alignment: Select the paragraph you want to align. Select the Align Left, Center, or Align Right button.
  • Page 106 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Select the symbol you want, and then select Insert. TIP: If you select a different font (or subset of a font), a different set of Symbols will be displayed. f) Printing a Document •...

  • Page 107: Remote Connection

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Colors: Colors are retained and mapped to colors available on your device. Fonts and font sizes: Fonts not supported by your mobile device are mapped to the closest font available in WordPad. Page Formatting: Headers, footers, footnotes, columns, pages setup information, and style sheets are removed during conversion to WordPad.

  • Page 108: Windows Explorer

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual Figure 5-105: Remote Connection b) Disconnecting Without Ending a Session • In the Remote Connection window, select Start > Shutdown. • Select Disconnect > OK. NOTE: If you previously disconnected from a Terminal Server without ending...

  • Page 109: Figure 5-106: Windows Explorer

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual • To go to the next folder (which you have just viewed), select Go > Forward. Figure 5-106: Windows Explorer • Use the Go menu. • To quickly access the My Documents folder, select Go > My Documents.

  • Page 110: Diskonchip

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual TIPS: To open a favorite file or folder, select Favorites and then select the folder. To organize your favorites, select Favorites > Organize Favorites. • Transfer a file using infrared. To send a file, select it, line up the infrared ports, and select File >...

  • Page 111: Diskonchip Location

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual DiskOnChip Location 5.3.2. To access the contents of DiskOnChip storage: • Double-tap the My Computer icon on the desktop. • Double-tap the DiskOnChip icon to view DiskOnChip. Figure 5-107: DiskOnChip DiskOnChip Size 5.3.3. The size of the DiskOnChip will vary, depending on the size of system firmware.

  • Page 112: Appendix A - Enabling Gprs Module

    Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual 6. Appendix A – Enabling GPRS Module Use the PDT with integrated GPRS module to send data. You can connect to the Internet or work network over GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). 6.1. Inserting a SIM Card A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is required to operate the GPRS communication features on your PDT.
  • Page 113 Opticon PHL 8000 series User Manual The phone icon will turn to Enabled mode. 5. You will be prompted wether you want to “Dial-up to GPRS”. • If you select “Yes”, the device will attempt to connect with the current GPRS settings.

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