Introduction; Powering A Terminal On And Off; Normal Power - Symbol PDT 3100 Series Product Reference Manual

Introduction

This chapter describes how to operate a Series 3100 terminal, including:
• Powering the terminal on/off
• Booting the terminal
• Adjusting the display
• Using the keyboard
• Entering data via the integrated scanner
• Communicating with other devices using one of the following options:
• Connecting the terminal to a PC, printer, or modem using the 3115
Communication/Charging Adapter
• Connecting the terminal to a printer using the passive cable.

Powering a Terminal On and Off

Because the terminal is battery powered, it is important to save power whenever possible.
To minimize power loss and increase battery life, turn the terminal off when data is not being
entered.
While the terminal's processing and display are off, programs or data in the system's
memory are retained. Before the terminal powers up, it checks the batteries for enough
power to ensure reliable operation and data storage. Power-up restores the display, and
processing continues from where it was before power-down.
Powering the terminal on does not boot the system or initialize either the program or data.
For more information on initialization, refer to

Normal Power

Note: If the terminal uses a NiMH battery for power, charge the battery
before use!
To power the terminal on or off, press <PWR>.
Chapter 2, Setting Up the
Operating the PDT 3100
Terminal.
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