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  • Page 1 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide...
  • Page 3 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 72-58169-02 Revision A October 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 Center ........
  • Page 6 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Setting Time and Date ............1-23 Setting Up Your Terminal .
  • Page 7 Contents Assigning User-Written Applications to Buttons........3-7 Adding Programs .
  • Page 8 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Writing Mode ............. . 6-6 Drawing Mode .
  • Page 9 Symbol Windows CE SDK ........
  • Page 10 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Appendix B. Demo Program Introduction ..............B-1 Scan Demo (VC Scan) .

  • Page 11: About This Guide

    About This Guide Introduction The PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide provides information about the PDT 8000 Series terminal using the Pocket PC 2002 Operating System, and its accessories. The PDT 8000 Series includes the following variations of the terminal: •...

  • Page 12: Notational Conventions

    PDT 8000 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 e-mail server, and transfer information via infrared.

  • Page 13: Related Documents

    Call the Support Center from a phone near the scanning equipment so that the service person can try to talk you through your problem. If the equipment is found to be working properly and the problem is symbol readability, the Support Center will request samples of your bar codes for analysis at our plant.

  • Page 14: Symbol Support Center

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide original shipping container was not kept, contact Symbol to have another sent to you. Symbol Support Center For service information, warranty information or technical assistance contact or call the Symbol Support Center in: United States Canada Symbol Technologies, Inc.
  • Page 15 Kerkplein 2, 7051 CX Symbol Technologies Norway Postbus 24 7050 AA Hoybratenveien 35 C Varsseveld, Netherlands N-1055 OSLO, Norway 315-271700 (Inside Netherlands) +31-315-271700 (Outside Netherlands) Symbol’s repair depot and shipping address: Symbol Technologies Norway Enebakkveien 123 N-0680 OSLO, Norway +47 2232 4375...
  • Page 16 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 17: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter Contents Introduction ..............1-3 Unpacking the Terminal .
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  • Page 19: Introduction

    • a Quick Reference Guide for the terminal. 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 xiii for contact information.

  • Page 20: Parts Of The Terminal

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Parts of the Terminal Front View Scan LED Charge Microphone TFT LCD (color) Power Button Speaker Top View 1-D Exit Audio Jack Window Figure 1-1. Front & Top Views...
  • Page 21 Getting Started Back View Scan Button Scan Button Handstrap IrDA Port Stylus Battery Door Bottom View Serial & Charge Port Figure 1-2. Back & Bottom Views...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    • UBC Adapter and Base (p/n 21-32665-33 and UBC2000-xxxxx): charges up to four spare batteries. • Holster (p/n 11-57530-02): stores the terminal when not in use. • Symbol Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) for the PDT 8000 Pocket PC 2002.

  • Page 23: Installing Batteries

    Getting Started Installing Batteries Before using your terminal, install the lithium-ion battery. The battery fits behind the battery door on the back of the terminal. To install the battery: 1. Rotate the latches on the battery door up and lift the battery door away from the terminal.

  • Page 24: Charging The Terminal Battery

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 4. Replace the battery door, hooking it onto the bottom of the compartment and then pressing down firmly along the top edge while rotating the latches on the battery door down into the locked position.

  • Page 25: Using The Serial Charging Cable

    Getting Started Using the Serial Charging Cable To charge the terminal’s battery using the Serial Charging Cable, setup as shown below: Terminal Charge LED Serial Charging Cable The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and turns solid amber when charging is complete.

  • Page 26: Using The Snap-On Modem Module

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Snap-On Modem Module To charge the terminal’s battery using the Snap-On Modem Module, setup as shown below: Terminal Charge LED AC Line Snap-On Cord Modem Module Power Supply DC Cable The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and turns solid amber when charging is complete.

  • Page 27: Using The Snap-On Autocharger

    Getting Started Using the Snap-On Autocharger To charge the terminal’s battery using the Snap-On Autocharger, setup as shown below: Terminal Charge LED Power Indicator Green The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and turns solid amber when charging is complete.

  • Page 28: Using The Single-Slot Cradle

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Single-Slot Cradle To charge the terminal’s battery using the CRD8000-1000S or the CRD8000-1000M: 1. Connect the cradle to a power source. Power AC Line Supply Cable Cord 2. Insert the terminal into the cradle. The terminal starts to charge automatically.

  • Page 29: Using The Four-Slot Cradle

    Getting Started Using the Four-Slot Cradle To charge the terminal’s battery using the CHS8000-4000C or the CHS8000-4000B: 1. Connect the cradle to a power source. Power Cable Supply AC Line Cord 2. Insert the terminal into the cradle. The terminal starts to charge automatically. Terminal Charge LED The terminal charge LED blinks amber to indicate that the terminal battery is charging and...

  • Page 30: Charging Spare Batteries

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Charging Spare Batteries A spare battery can be charged using either of the single-slot cradles (CRD8000-1000S or CRD8000-1000M) or the CHS8000-4000B. Note: You can also use a UBC Adaptor (p/n 21-32665-33) to charge spare batteries.

  • Page 31: Using The Chs8000-4000B

    Getting Started Using the CHS8000-4000B 1. Connect the cradle to a power source. 2. Slide the latches on both sides of the battery up, to ensure they are in the unlock position. UNLOCK 3. Insert the battery into the Spare Battery Charging slot on the back of the cradle. Position it with the charging contacts facing down (over charging pins) and gently press down on the battery to ensure proper contact.

  • Page 32: Charge Led Indicator

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Charge LED Indicator Table 1-1. Charge LED Indicator Indication Terminal Charging (LED is on terminal) Terminal not in cradle; terminal not placed correctly; cradle is not powered Slow blinking amber Terminal is charging. Fast blinking amber Error in charging;...

  • Page 33: Checking Battery Power

    Getting Started Checking Battery Power To check whether the main battery or backup battery in the terminal is charged, tap Start - Settings - System - Power to display the following Battery Status screen. Figure 1-1. Battery Status Screen To save battery power, set your terminal to turn off after a specified number of minutes on battery power.

  • Page 34: Inserting A Compact Flash Storage Card

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Inserting a Compact Flash Storage Card The PDT 8000 has a slot for a compact flash storage card which includes a compartment door that prevents the card from coming out if the PDT 8000 is dropped.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Handstrap

    Getting Started Replacing the Handstrap The terminal has a factory-installed handstrap which increases comfort when holding the terminal for extended periods of time. The handstrap may be removed or replaced, if damaged. To remove the handstrap 1. Unscrew the bar, on the top of the handstrap. 2.
  • Page 36 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide To replace the handstrap: 1. Insert the pin of the handstrap into the bar. 2. Screw the bar onto the terminal. 3. Hook the bottom of the handstrap onto the battery cover. 1-20...

  • Page 37: Starting The Terminal

    Button Figure 1-2. 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 hard reset.
  • Page 38 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Tap the center of each target that appears on the screen with the tip of the stylus. Figure 1-3. Tapping the Target Note: To align the screen at anytime, press Shift + 2 to launch the calibration screen.

  • Page 39: Setting Time And Date

    Getting Started 5. Use the drop-down menu to set your time zone, and tap Next. Figure 1-5. Setting Time Zone on the Terminal Note: These initial setup screens appear each time you perform a hard reset. Setting Time and Date The Time and Date screen does not appear after setting the time zone.

  • Page 40: Setting Up Your Terminal

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Setting Up Your Terminal Refer to the following chapters for setting up your terminal: • For customizing the settings on your terminal, see Chapter 3, Customizing Your Terminal. • To set up ActiveSync to synchronize your terminal with your host computer, see Chapter 4, Communications.

  • Page 41: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 2 Operating the Terminal Chapter Contents Introduction ..............2-3 Using the Power Button .
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  • Page 43: Introduction

    Operating the Terminal Introduction This chapter provides basic instructions for using and navigating your terminal. Using the Power Button Press the red power button on the top left-hand side of the terminal to turn it on and off. See Starting the Terminal on page 1-21.

  • Page 44: Using The Keyboard

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Keyboard Refer to Table 2-1 on page 2-5, for key functionality. Note that key functions can be changed by an application. Your keyboard may not function exactly as described in these tables.
  • Page 45 Operating the Terminal Table 2-1. Keyboard Actions Action Backspace Press Shift + 7 to erase information entered on the display, one character at a time. Bottom Press Shift + 9. Action is application dependent. Clear Press Shift + 1. Action is application dependent. Enter/Yes Press Enter after entering data or a command.

  • Page 46: Using The Stylus

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Stylus Your terminal 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 47: Status Icons

    Operating the Terminal Status Icons You may see the following status icons on the command bar located at the bottom of the screen: Table 2-2. Status Icons Icon Meaning Turns all sounds on and off. Backup battery is low. Main batteries are charging. Main batteries are low.

  • Page 48: Using The Navigation Bar And Command Bar

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 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. Use the command bar at the bottom of the screen to perform tasks in programs. The command bar includes menu names, buttons, and the input panel button.

  • Page 49: Selecting Programs

    Operating the Terminal Selecting Programs To select a program, tap Start - Programs, then the program name. (To select which programs appear on the Start menu, see Chapter 3, Customizing Your Terminal.) Figure 2-5. Start Menu Note: Some programs have abbreviated labels for check boxes and drop- down menus.

  • Page 50: Using Pop-Up Menus

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using Pop-up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. For example, use the pop-up menu in the contact list to delete a contact, make a copy of a contact, or send an e- mail message to a contact.

  • Page 51: Notifications

    Operating the Terminal Notifications Your terminal notifies you when you have something to do. For example, if you've set up an appointment in Calendar, a task with a due date in Tasks, or an alarm in Clock, you'll be notified in any of the following ways: •...
  • Page 52 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to this button to view input methods. Select an input method. Tap to see your choices. Input Panel Button Figure 2-7.
  • Page 53 Operating the Terminal Using the Soft Keyboard To type with the soft keyboard: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard. Tap here if this is the right word. Figure 2-9. Soft Keyboard 2. On the soft keyboard, tap the keys with your stylus. Using the Block Recognizer To use Block Recognizer: 1.

  • Page 54: Writing On The Screen

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Letter Recognizer To use Letter Recognizer: 1. Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Letter Recognizer. Figure 2-11. Letter Recognizer 2. Write letters or numbers in the writing area, just as you would on paper. Write capital letters in the left side of the box, numbers in the right side, and lower case letters in the center.
  • Page 55 Operating the Terminal To write on the screen, tap the Pen button to switch to writing mode. Lines appear on the screen to guide you. Tap the Pen button and use your stylus like a pen. Figure 2-13. Writing on the Screen Note: Some programs that accept writing do not have the Pen button.
  • Page 56 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Converting Writing to Text To convert your writing to text, tap Tools - Recognize. To convert certain words, select them before tapping Recognize on the Tools menu (or tap and hold the selected words, then tap Recognize on the pop-up menu). If a word is not recognized, it is left as writing.

  • Page 57: Selecting Text

    Operating the Terminal A list of alternate words appears. Tap the word you want to use, or tap the writing at the top of the menu to return to the original writing. Tap to return to your original writing. Or, tap the word you want to use.

  • Page 58: Drawing On The Screen

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Selecting Writing To select writing to edit or format: 1. Tap and hold the stylus next to the text you want to select until the insertion point appears. 2. Drag the stylus across the text.

  • Page 59: Recording A Message

    Operating the Terminal Selecting a Drawing To select a drawing to edit or format, tap and hold the stylus on the drawing until the selection handle appears. To select multiple drawings, deselect the Pen button, then drag to select the drawings you want.

  • Page 60: Entering Data Via The Bar Code Scanner (Scan Wedge)

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 4. When you are finished, tap the Stop button. The new recording appears in the note list or as an embedded icon. 5. To play a recording, tap it in the list or tap its icon in the note.

  • Page 61: Finding Information

    Operating the Terminal Finding Information The Find feature locates information. Tap Start - Find to launch this feature. Enter the text you want to find, select a data type, then tap Go. To find information taking up storage space on your terminal, select Larger than 64 KB in Type.

  • Page 62: Scanning

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Scanning The terminal has an integrated scanner which allows you to collect data by scanning one or two-dimensional bar codes. See Appendix B, Demo Program for a sample scanning application. To scan bar codes: 1.

  • Page 63: Resetting Your Terminal

    1. Remove the battery door. 2. Press Power key + Scan button, and release. 3. Replace the battery door. 4. As the terminal reboots, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 60 seconds. 5. Realign the screen, as described in Aligning the Screen on page 1-21.
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  • Page 65: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 3 Customizing Your Terminal Chapter Contents Introduction ..............3-3 Adjusting Settings .
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  • Page 67: Introduction

    Customizing Your Terminal 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 Start - Settings. You can adjust settings in either the Personal tab or the System tab at the bottom of the screen. •...

  • Page 68: Ffs Partitions

    The two FFS partitions appear as two separate folders in the Windows CE file system and are as follows: • Platform: The Platform FFS partition contains Symbol-supplied programs and Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs). This FFS is configured to include DLLs that control system operation. Since these drivers are required for basic terminal operation, only experienced users should modify the content of this partition.
  • Page 69 Customizing Your Terminal Since the registry is re-created on every hard reset from the default ROM image, the RegMerge driver is necessary to make registry modifications persistent over hard resets. Regmerge is configured to look in two specific folders for .reg files in the following order: \Platform \Application Regmerge continues to look for .reg files in these folders until all folders are checked.

  • Page 70: Non-Ffs Partitions

    Windows CE: the complete Windows CE operating system is stored on Flash devices. If necessary, the entire OS image may be downloaded to the terminal using files provided by Symbol. Any upgrades must be obtained from Symbol. This partition is mandatory for the terminal.

  • Page 71: Assigning Applications To Application Buttons

    Customizing Your Terminal Assigning Applications to Application Buttons To re-assign a different application to a button: 1. Tap Start, then Settings. 2. On the Personal tab, tap Buttons. Figure 3-1. Buttons Screen 3. Tap the button on the list that you want to change, then use the Button assignment drop-down menu to select a new application for that button.

  • Page 72: Adding Programs

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Adding Programs Install the appropriate software on your host computer before installing it on your terminal. 1. Tap Start - Settings. On the System tab, tap About. In the Version tab, note the information in Processor.

  • Page 73: Adding A Program To The Start Menu

    Customizing Your Terminal Adding a Program to the Start Menu Tap Start - Settings - Menus. On the Start Menu tab, select the check box for the program you want to add to the Start Menu. Figure 3-2. Menus Screen If you do not see the program listed, either use File Explorer to move the program to the Start Menu folder or use ActiveSync on the host computer to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.

  • Page 74: Removing Programs

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using ActiveSync to Add to the Start Menu 1. Use the Explorer in ActiveSync on your host computer to explore your terminal’s files and locate the program. 2. Right-click the program, then click Create Shortcut.

  • Page 75: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 4 Communications Chapter Contents Introduction ..............4-3 Synchronization Software Installation .
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  • Page 77: Introduction

    Communications Introduction Your terminal is capable of communicating with a number of hosts, including development PCs, serial devices, printers, etc. The available accessories serve as essential data communication devices, enabling you to synchronize the information on your terminal with the information on your host device using ActvieSync. With the appropriate accessory and software, the terminal can establish a number of connection types, such as a serial connection and a modem connection.
  • Page 78 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide During the first synchronization, information stored in Microsoft Outlook (Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks) on your host computer is copied to your terminal. You can now disconnect your terminal from your host computer. View connection status.

  • Page 79: Communication Setup

    Communications Communication Setup The terminal can communicate with the host computer using the following accessories: • Serial Charging Cable (through a serial connection) • Single-Slot Serial Cradle (through a serial connection) • Single-Slot Modem Cradle (through a modem connection) • Snap-On Modem (through a modem connection).

  • Page 80: Using The Single-Slot Serial Cradle

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Note: The serial charging 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 81 Communications Note: The cradle 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 host computer, refer to the user’s manual supplied with the computer.

  • Page 82: Using The Single-Slot Modem Cradle Or The Snap-On Modem

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Using the Single-Slot Modem Cradle or the Snap-On Modem 1. Install ActiveSync on your host computer. Note: Before communicating through a modem connection, you must create a partnership between your terminal and your host computer using a serial connection to your host computer.
  • Page 83 Communications s. Select other options. t. If necessary, edit Extra dial-string modem commands: text to set country parameters. Note: The modem defaults to operation with US telephone networks. To operate the modem with other country telephone networks, you must change the modem Country Code. See Available Country Codes on page 4-11 for the appropriate syntax and list of codes.
  • Page 84 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 3. Setup your CRD8000-1000M cradle as shown below: Power AC Line Supply Cable Cord Setup the Snap-On Modem as shown below: Terminal Charge LED Snap-On Modem Module AC Line Cord Power Supply DC Cable...
  • Page 85 Communications With the above setup completed, you can use your modem connection to synchronize data between your terminal and a host computer (see Synchronizing Data on page 4-11) or you can connect to the Internet (see Connecting to the Internet on page 4-13).
  • Page 86 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 4. Ensure the following connections are made in your Connections tab: 5. Tap the Connect button under the When needed, automatically connect to work using these settings: drop-down menu. 6. Enter a User name, Password, and Domain for your connection, if required.
  • Page 87 Communications Connecting to the Internet 1. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Connections icon. 2. Ensure the following connections are made in your Connections tab: 3. Tap the Connect button under the When needed, automatically connect to The Internet using these settings: drop-down menu.
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  • Page 89: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 5 Applications Chapter Contents Introduction ..............5-3 Calendar .
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  • Page 91: Introduction

    Applications Introduction Your 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 host computer and your terminal.

  • Page 92: Creating Appointments

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Note: You can customize the Calendar display, such as changing the first day of the week, by tapping Options on the Tools menu. Creating Appointments To create an appointment: 1. To open Calendar, tap Start - Calendar.

  • Page 93: Using The Summary Screen

    Applications Note: If you select Remind me in an appointment, your terminal notifies you according to the options set in Start - Settings - Personal tab - Sounds & Reminders. Using the Summary Screen When you tap an appointment in Calendar, a summary screen displays. Tap Edit to change the appointment.

  • Page 94: Contacts

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 3. From the list of e-mail addresses you've entered in Contacts, select the meeting attendees. 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.
  • Page 95 Applications To create a contact: 1. Tap New. Tap to return to the contact list (the contact is saved automatically). Scroll to see more fields. Notes is a good place for maps and directions. Figure 5-5. Creating a Contact 2. Using the input panel, enter a name and other contact information. Scroll down to see all fields.

  • Page 96: Using The Summary Screen

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide You may find a contact in one of four ways: • In the contact list, enter a contact name in the box under the navigation bar. To show all contacts again, clear text from the box or tap the button to the right of the box.

  • Page 97: Tasks

    Applications Tasks Use Tasks to keep a “to do” list. Select the category of tasks you want displayed in the list. Select the sort order of the list. Indicates high priority. Tap to display or edit the task details. Tap and hold to display a pop-up menu of actions.
  • Page 98 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide To create a task: 1. Tap New. Tap to return to the task list (the task is saved automatically). Tap to choose from predefined subjects. Notes is a good place for maps and directions.

  • Page 99: Using The Summary Screen

    Applications Using the Summary Screen When you tap a task in the task list, a summary screen displays. To change the task, tap Edit. View task details. Tap to show and hide additional summary information. View notes. Tap to change task. Figure 5-9.

  • Page 100: Notes

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 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 101 Applications To create a note: 1. Tap New. 2. Create your note by writing, drawing, typing, or recording. For more information about using the input panel, writing and drawing on the screen, and creating recordings, see Chapter 2, Operating the Terminal.

  • Page 102: Inbox

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Inbox Use Inbox to send and receive e-mail messages in the following ways: • Synchronize e-mail messages with Microsoft Exchange or Outlook on your host 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 103: Using The Message List

    Applications Messages that you receive directly from an e-mail server are linked to your e-mail server rather than your host computer. When you delete a message on your terminal, it's also deleted from the e-mail server the next time you connect. You can work online or offline.
  • Page 104 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide When you receive a message, tap it in the list to open it. Unread messages display in bold. Tap to return to the message list. Tap to delete this message. Tap to view the previous or next message.

  • Page 105: Creating E-Mail Messages

    Applications • Change options for direct e-mail server connections in Inbox on your terminal. Tap Tools - Options. On the Service tab, tap the service you want to change. Tap and hold the service and select Delete to remove it. Creating E-mail Messages To create an e-mail message: 1.

  • Page 106: Managing E-Mail Messages And Folders

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide If you are sending an SMS message and want to know if it was received, tap Edit - Options, and select Request SMS text message delivery notification before sending the message. Managing E-mail Messages and Folders By default, messages are displayed in one of five folders for each service you've created: Inbox, Deleted Items, Drafts, Outbox, and Sent Items.
  • Page 107 Chapter 6 Companion Programs Chapter Contents Introduction ..............6-3 Pocket Word .
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  • Page 109: Chapter 6. Companion Programs

    Companion Programs Introduction The terminal contains the companion programs Microsoft Pocket Word, Microsoft Pocket ® Excel, MSN Messenger, Windows Media Player and Microsoft Reader. To select a companion program, tap Start - Programs, then the program name. Pocket Word Pocket Word works with Microsoft Word on your host computer to give you access to copies of your documents.
  • Page 110 PDT 8000 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 111: Typing Mode

    Companion Programs Typing Mode Use the input panel to enter typed text into a document. See Entering Information on page 2-11 for more information. To format or edit text, select the text using your stylus instead of the mouse to drag across the text.

  • Page 112: Writing Mode

    PDT 8000 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 113: Recording Mode

    Companion Programs drawing. Every subsequent stroke within or touching the drawing box becomes part of the drawing. For more information, see Drawing on the Screen on page 2-18. Select Shape on the pop- up menu to convert objects to proper shapes. Resize an object by dragging the selection handles.

  • Page 114: Pocket Excel

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Pocket Excel Pocket Excel works with Microsoft Excel on your host computer to provide easy access to copies of your workbooks. You can create new workbooks on your terminal, or copy workbooks from your host computer to your terminal. Synchronize workbooks between your host computer and your terminal so you have up-to-date content in both locations.

  • Page 115: Tips For Working In Pocket Excel

    Companion Programs If your workbook contains sensitive information, you can protect it with a password. Open the workbook, tap Edit - Password. Every time you open the workbook, you must enter the password, so choose one easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. Tips for Working in Pocket Excel When working in large worksheets in Pocket Excel: •...

  • Page 116: Setting Up Your Account

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Setting Up Your Account Before you can connect, set up the Passport or Exchange account and sign in: 1. Tap Tools - Options. 2. In the Accounts tab, enter your Passport or Exchange account information.

  • Page 117: Chatting With Contacts

    Companion Programs Chatting with Contacts Tap a contact name to open a chat window. Enter your message in the text entry area at the bottom of the screen, or tap My Text to enter a preset message, and tap Send. To invite another contact to a multi-user chat, tap Tools - Invite and tap the contact you want to invite.
  • Page 118 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide To know if the contact you are chatting with is responding, look for the message under the text entry area. View full chat. View the status of the chat. Figure 6-8. Receiving a Message For more information on using MSN Messenger, tap Start - Help.

  • Page 119: Windows Media Player

    Companion Programs Windows Media Player With Windows Media Player on your terminal you can play digital audio and video files that are stored on your terminal. To switch to Windows Media Player, tap Start - Programs - MSN Messenger. Indicates the progress of the current track.

  • Page 120: Getting Books On Your Device

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. You can: • Page through the book by using the Up/Down control on your device or by tapping the page number on each page.

  • Page 121: Reading A Book

    Companion Programs Reading a Book Each book consists of a cover page, an optional table of contents, and the pages of the book. Navigation options are listed in the bottom portion of the cover page. The first time you open a book, you'll probably want to go to the first page or to the table of contents, if there is one.

  • Page 122: Removing A Book

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide program that accepts text. On a book page, select the text you want to copy. Then, tap Copy Text on the pop-up menu. The text can be pasted into the program of your choice.
  • Page 123 Chapter 7 Pocket Internet Explorer Chapter Contents Introduction ..............7-3 Mobile Favorites.
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  • Page 125: Chapter 7. Pocket Internet Explorer

    Pocket Internet Explorer Introduction With Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer, you can view Web or WAP pages in the following ways: • During synchronization with your host computer, download your favorite links and mobile favorites stored in the Mobile Favorites subfolder in Internet Explorer on the host computer.

  • Page 126: Saving Memory On Your Terminal

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 4. Click OK. Internet Explorer downloads the latest version of the Web page to your host computer. 5. To download the pages linked to the mobile favorite you just created, in Internet Explorer on the host computer, right-click the mobile favorite, then click Properties.

  • Page 127: Using Avantgo Channels

    Pocket Internet Explorer Using AvantGo Channels AvantGo is a free interactive service that gives you access to personalized content and thousands of popular Web sites. Subscribe to AvantGo channels directly from your terminal, then synchronize with your host computer, or connect to the Internet to download the content.

  • Page 128: Using Pocket Internet Explorer

    PDT 8000 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 129 Pocket Internet Explorer To view mobile favorites and channels, tap the Favorites button to display your list of favorites, then tap the page you want to view. Tap the favorite you want to view. Tap to add or delete a folder or favorite link.

  • Page 130: Browsing The Web

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Browsing the Web 1. Connect to your ISP or network using Connections; see Chapter 8, Connections. 2. Once connected, go to a specific Web page in one of the following ways: • Tap the Favorites button, then tap the favorite you want to view.

  • Page 131: Chapter Contents

    Chapter 8 Connections Chapter Contents Introduction ..............8-3 Transferring Items Using Infrared .
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  • Page 133: Introduction

    Connections Introduction Your terminal can exchange information with other Windows-powered devices via the cradle, or through the following connection options: • Use the infrared (IR) port to send and receive files between two terminals. SeeTransferring Items Using Infrared on page 8-4.

  • Page 134: Transferring Items Using Infrared

    PDT 8000 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 135: Connecting Directly To An E-Mail Server

    Connections Connecting Directly to an E-mail Server You can set up a connection to an e-mail server to send and receive e-mail messages using a modem or network connection and Inbox on your terminal. Note: The ISP or network must use a POP3 e-mail server and an SMTP gateway.

  • Page 136: Getting Help Connecting

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Getting Help Connecting See the following for more connection information: • Inbox on page 5-14. • Online Help on the terminal. Tap Start, then Help. Tap View, All Installed Help, then Inbox or Connections.
  • Page 137 Chapter 9 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Chapter Contents Introduction ..............9-3 Configuring the PDT 8046 (11 MB Radio) .
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  • Page 139: Chapter 9. Spectrum24 Network Configuration

    Spectrum24 Network Configuration Introduction Wireless LANs allow PDT 8000 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 140 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Use the property pages to view and adjust the IP address, subnet, gateway, DNS, and WINS. Figure 9-2. IP Network Adapter Property Pages • IP Address: A 32-bit (max) value expressed as four decimal numbers from 0 to 255, separated by periods (e.g., 157.235.90.24) that the terminal uses to transmit...

  • Page 141: Using Nictt With The Pdt 8046

    Spectrum24 Network Configuration Using NICTT with the PDT 8046 The NICTT (wireless LAN) icon located on the bottom of the terminal screen indicates terminal signal strength as shown below. Tap the NICTT icon to make changes to the network configuration, or view the status of your network connection. Icon Status Excellent signal strength...
  • Page 142 Devices using Ad Hoc mode must use the same preamble setting to interoperate. The adapter uses a long preamble heading by default. Note that this is a Symbol Technologies operating mode and only works with other Symbol adapters enabled in the same mode. •...
  • Page 143 Spectrum24 Network Configuration Enter the channel number in the Channel field. The first adapter configured in the Ad Hoc network defines the channel number used in the Ad Hoc network. Each adapter is required to use the same channel to transmit and receive data to its peers.
  • Page 144 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide IP Config Tab Figure 9-5. PDT 8046 NICTT Properties - IP Config Tab The IP Config tab allows you to adjust IP configuration settings. • Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain a leased IP address and network configuration information from a remote server.
  • Page 145 Spectrum24 Network Configuration • MAC Address: An IEEE 48-bit address the adapter is given at the factory which uniquely identifies the adapter at the physical layer level. • Host Name: User-assigned host name. Power Tab Figure 9-6. PDT 8046 NICTT Properties - Power Tab Select the Power tab to set Radio Transmission Power and a Power Saving Mode.
  • Page 146 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide • Choose 50%, 25% or 10% to set the transmit power level to that percentage of the maximum power level. • Choose Minimum power to set the adapter to the lowest transmission power level. Use this level when communicating with other devices in very close proximity, or when little or no radio interference from other devices is expected.
  • Page 147 United States. • Changes to settings you make using the Symbol Status are usually saved to the registry and used to initialize the adapter when it is inserted. Check These settings are only temporary to prevent your changes from being saved to the registry.
  • Page 148 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide • The 40-bit Shared Key Algorithm uses a 40-bit encryption key known by both the terminal and the AP to encrypt the data over the network. Figure 9-9. PDT 8046 NICTT Properties - Encryption Tab, 40-bit Shared Key Selected •...
  • Page 149 Spectrum24 Network Configuration also permits the transmission and receipt of data once the credentials of the user are verified. Enter the name of the realm that hosts the Kerberos KDC in the Realm field. Figure 9-11. PDT 8046 NICTT Properties - Encryption Tab, Kerberos Selected Ping Tab Figure 9-12.
  • Page 150 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide • Select Start Test to begin the continuous ping test. Select Stop Test to terminate the ping test. • The average mega-bits per second, signal strength, data rate currently in use, test statistics and round trip times are displayed for each test.
  • Page 151 Spectrum24 Network Configuration APs Tab Figure 9-14. PDT 8046 NICTT Properties - APs Tab The APs tab is only available in Infrastructure mode (selected on the Mode tab). Use the APs tab with the Infrastructure operating mode to view access points with the same ESSID as the adapter.
  • Page 152 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 9-16...

  • Page 153: Chapter Contents

    Symbol Windows CE SDK ........
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  • Page 155: Introduction

    Software Installation on Development PC Introduction To develop applications to run on the terminal, the Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK) is available. This SDK contains PDT 8000-specific software not available in the standard Microsoft Windows CE Platform SDK.

  • Page 156: Symbol Windows Ce Sdk

    The PDT 8000 Product Reference Guide (p/n 72-58169-xx). Installing the SDK on the Development PC The Symbol SDK installs through Windows in the directory X:\SYMBOL WINDOWS CE SDK (where X is your local directory), and also installs files in the Windows CE Tools directory (generated by the CE Tool Kit).
  • Page 157 Chapter 11 Configuring the Terminal Chapter Contents Introduction ..............11-3 Starting Terminal Configuration Manager .
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  • Page 159: Chapter 11. Configuring The Terminal

    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 terminal 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 160: Starting Terminal Configuration Manager

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 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; the left half (or pane) of the window displays the directory tree for the current drive, and the right half displays the directory contents for the current drive.
  • Page 161 Configuring the Terminal The following table lists the components of the TCM start-up screen. Table 11-1. 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 162: Defining Script Properties

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Defining Script Properties Before a script is created, the script properties must be defined. This defines the type of terminal, flash type, number of disks being created, and the memory configuration of each disk volume.
  • Page 163 Configuring the Terminal Note: The options available under the disks drop-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 drop-down menu, you have the option to change the memory configuration of the second and third volumes.

  • Page 164: Creating The Script For The Hex Image

    To open an existing script (e.g., a standard script provided in the SDK): • From the File menu, choose Open. Navigate to the Symbol Windows CE SDK(PDT8000)\SymbolPlatforms\PDT80xx\TCMScripts directory and select the script file name, OR •...

  • Page 165: Save The Script

    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, and save to a different filename.

  • Page 166: Building The Image

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Building the Image As part of the build, TCM performs a check on the script which verifies that all files referenced in the script exist. If the image is bootable, TCM verifies that the boot files are available.
  • Page 167 Configuring the Terminal 3. Select the item to build. If you select to build an application, specify the application. 4. Select ASCII format for your hex image, or Compression, which reduces the size of most hex images in order to speed downloading. 5.

  • Page 168: Sending The Hex Image

    PDT 8000 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 169 Configuring the Terminal 3. IPL displays the Main Menu which lists the partitions/applications that can be downloaded. Platform Application Config Data Windows CE Monitor Splash Screen Power Micro Partition Table Update from CF Auto Select 4. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select the partition to be received, then press the Enter button.
  • Page 170 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide 5. IPL displays the Select Transport screen which lists the available methods of downloading the file. Select Transport Serial - No Flow Serial - RTS/CTS Serial - Xon/Xoff Previous 6. Use the up and down scroll buttons to select the method of transport, then press the Enter button.
  • Page 171 Configuring the Terminal 9. The following screen allows you to confirm your download. Use the up and down scroll buttons to make the appropriate selection, then press the Enter button. Download File? Download Cancel Show Parms Previous a. You can select Show Parms to view a summary of all the selections you have made in the previous steps.

  • Page 172: Begin The Send In Tcm

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide status screen will then appear. When complete, press the Enter button to return to the main menu. b. If you selected Auto Select in step 4, the terminal will automatically return to the main menu once download is complete.

  • Page 173: Error Messages

    Configuring the Terminal 7. Click OK to load the file, or Multiple Hex File Download if more than one file is being loaded. Error Messages IPL Error Detection While receiving data, IPL performs many checks on the data to ensure that the data is received correctly.
  • Page 174 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Error Description Invalid Image This error occurs if another record is received before the Header Record. Ensure the Header Record is the first record downloaded. Partition Not Defined The destination code is part of the Header record and is used as an index into the partition table.

  • Page 175: Tcm Error Messages

    Configuring the Terminal TCM Error Messages TCM validates the cells in your partition table when you select the Execute button. Cells highlighted in red contain an error. Partition loading is disabled until all errors are corrected. Following are errors that TCM may encounter, and possible solutions. Error Description Error - Partition Size...

  • Page 176: Loading The Splash Screen Via Tcm

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Loading the Splash Screen via TCM To load the bitmap: 1. Click TCM.exe in the TCM directory. 2. Connect the terminal to the development PC and invoke IPL to prepare the terminal to receive the splash screen download.

  • Page 177: Chapter 12. Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 12 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Chapter Contents Introduction ..............12-3 Maintaining the Terminal .
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  • Page 179: Introduction

    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 Terminal For trouble-free service, observe the following tips when using your terminal: • Take care not to scratch the screen of your terminal. When working with your terminal, use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen.

  • Page 180: Troubleshooting

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Troubleshooting Table 12-1. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Terminal does not turn on. Adjust the backlight. Ensure batteries are installed properly. If necessary, replace the batteries. Ensure the terminal is charged. If necessary, see Charging the Terminal Battery on page 1-8 for instructions to charge the terminal.
  • Page 181 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Table 12-1. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Solution Tapping the screen buttons or Align the screen. Choose Screen from the System tab under Start - icons does not activate the Settings or press Shift + 2. corresponding feature. Rechargeable lithium-ion Replace battery.
  • Page 182 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Table 12-1. Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Possible Solution Terminal is not dialing out. The modem will not work if the terminal is actively connected to the host computer. Ensure the snap-on modem is connected to the terminal and the telephone jack or that the terminal is properly inserted into the modem cradle.
  • Page 183 Verify that the terminal is loaded with a scanning application. See scan input. your System Administrator. Ensure the bar code symbol is not defaced. Ensure you are within proper scanning range. Check the path to ensure no objects are in the way.
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  • Page 185: Appendix A Block Recognizer Characters

    Appendix A Block Recognizer Characters Using the Block Recognizer, you can write characters directly on your terminal screen with your stylus. These characters are translated into typed text. Use Block Recognizer to enter text, for example, to write a note or to fill in fields in a dialog box. Figure A-2 provides examples of how to write characters in lowercase.
  • Page 186 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide The following chart illustrates some of the characters you can write (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). Figure A-2. Character Chart For specific instructions on using Block Recognizer, with Block Recognizer open, tap the...

  • Page 187: Appendix B Demo Program

    The PDT 8000’s demo program illustrates how to use some of the terminal’s many applications. If the demo program is not already on your terminal (check the Start menu), you may download the program from the Symbol Windows CE Software Developer’s Kit (SDK). See...

  • Page 188: Scan Demo (Vc Scan

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide To initiate the demo program, tap Start - PDT 8000 Demo. The initial demo program screen appears. Figure B-1. Main Demo Screen Scan Demo (VC Scan) The Visual C/C++ sample scanning application enables the terminal’s scanner, allows the user to change scan parameters, and displays scanned data.

  • Page 189: Scanning Data Fields

    (tone) • LED-on time (length of time LED remains on upon decode) • Code ID (AIM, Symbol) • Wav File (sound of decode beep). • Codes selects the code types the terminal is able to decode, and sets the options for each code type.

  • Page 190: Activex Demo (Vb Scan

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide ActiveX Demo (VB Scan) The ActiveX scan test uses the ActiveX Scan Control to perform bar code scanning. Upon a successful decode, the decoded data and bar code type are displayed. To access the demo, tap VB Scan on the main demo screen.

  • Page 191: Wedge On/Off

    Demo Program Wedge On/Off These icons enable and disable the Scan Wedge. When enabled, the taskbar icon for the Scan Wedge appears in the task tray, and allows data to be scanned into edit fields. Note: The Pocket PC Task Tray is only visible on the Today screen. ScanBrowse ScanBrowse uses Pocket Internet Explorer to render the HTML code and the Scan Wedge to scan data into scan enabled fields.

  • Page 192: Files

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Files Tap Files on the main demo screen for a file browser utility, File Explorer, that provides similar Windows Explorer-like functionality on Pocket PC 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 193: Sounds (Audio Sample

    Tap Sounds on the main demo screen for an audio sample, which demonstrates how to record, play back, and save sounds. Figure B-7. Audio Sample Screen Audio Files are opened from and saved to \Application\wav\ by default, and are configured by the following registry key: HLCU\software\Symbol\settings “WavDirectory” = “\\Application\wav”...

  • Page 194: Images (Imageviewer Sample

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Images (ImageViewer Sample) Tap Images on the main demo screen for an ImageViewer sample, which demonstrates how to manipulate displayed image files. Figure B-8. ImageViewer Screen ImageViewer uses the SymDJpeg.dll (supplied with source code in the SDK) to convert the images between file formats.

  • Page 195: Ce Apps

    Demo Program CE Apps Tap CE Apps on the main menu to access the following standard Windows CE applications: • Note Taker • Calculator • Tasks • Calendar • Solitaire. Figure B-9. CE Apps Screen About Select the About button on the demo’s main screen to view information about the demo program.

  • Page 196: Utilities

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Utilities Tap Utilities on the main demo screen for diagnostic options that ensure various aspects of the terminal are functioning correctly. Figure B-10. Utilities Screen • Configure accesses the Control Panel screen. See Control Panel on page -11.

  • Page 197: Control Panel

    Demo Program Control Panel Tap Configure on the Utilities screen to access the Control Panel, where you can specify settings for your terminal. Figure B-11. Control Panel Screen About and System Versions Tap About on the Control Panel to view the version of the Control Panel. Tap System Versions to view version information for the applications on your terminal.
  • Page 198 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide • OEM Name is the OEM name of the terminal. • OEM Version indicates the build version of the operating system. • IPL Version identifies the build version of the system loader. Unique Unit ID Tap Unique Unit ID on the Control Panel to view the terminal’s unique unit ID (a 16-byte hex...
  • Page 199 Demo Program Persist Persist allows changes made by the Control Panel to remain in effect after a hard reset. When enabled, Persist creates .reg files which save specific settings that are made and restore the settings to the registry after a hard reset. Toggle Persist to Yes to retain these changes made after a hard reset.
  • Page 200 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Touch Calibrate Select Touch Calibrate to re-align the screen. Figure B-15. Align Screen Printer Settings Select Printer Settings on the Control Panel to select the printer you’ll use with the terminal, and specify printer settings.
  • Page 201 Demo Program • Printer Parameter allows you to set the communication parameter associated with the selected printer. To change this setting, tap the Printer Parameter field, then select the communication parameter for your printer. • Version Info displays the Printer API version number. Communication Settings Select Comm Settings on the Control Panel to specify the settings to use when communicating with other devices.

  • Page 202: Display Settings

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Display Settings Select Display Settings on the Control Panel to customize the display contrast and backlight. Figure B-18. Display Settings Screen • Tap Intensity to increment the intensity value. The terminal’s display changes along with the value.
  • Page 203 Demo Program • Tap Beeper Volume to toggle the beeper volume between low, medium, and high. As you change the value, the beeper sounds to demonstrate the level. • API Version displays the version number of the Audio API. • Notify API Version displays the version number of the Notify API.
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  • Page 205: Appendix C Technical Specifications

    Appendix C Technical Specifications Environment The following table summarizes the terminal’s intended operating environment. Operating Temperature 0° C to 50° C (32° F to 122° F) Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 15 kVdc air;...

  • Page 206: Com Port Definitions

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide COM Port Definitions COM Port Definition COM1 Serial/Cradle COM2 PCMCIA/CF Serial COM3 IRCOMM COM4 IRDA COM5 Reserved COM6 Reserved COM7 Powered Serial Cable COM8 Reserved COM9 Reserved...

  • Page 207: Pin-Outs

    Technical Specifications Pin-Outs The ActiveSync Port shown below represents the port on the bottom of the terminal. Pin 1 Figure C-1. ActiveSync Port (COM1) Table C-1. ActiveSync Port (COM1) Pin-Outs Description ext ±5 volts VCHG...
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  • Page 209: Appendix D Keyboard Maps

    Appendix D Keyboard Maps Introduction This appendix contains the keyboard map for the keyboard configuration of the 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 keyboard, the default state displays the number ‘1’.

  • Page 210: Keyboard

    PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Keyboard Figure D-1. Terminal Keyboard Table D-1. Keyboard Functionality ASCII Code Value Default State Shift State (Decimal) (Decimal) Up arrow Page up Power Left Arrow...
  • Page 211 Keyboard Maps Table D-1. Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default State Shift State (Decimal) (Decimal) Decrease Backlight App Key 1 App 1 VK_F13 Right Arrow Increase Backlight To Shift Down Arrow Page down App Key 2 App2 toggle backlight App Key 3 App3...
  • Page 212 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Table D-1. Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default State Shift State (Decimal) (Decimal) toggle backlight Clear Calibration Screen VK_F4 VK_F5...
  • Page 213 Keyboard Maps Table D-1. Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default State Shift State (Decimal) (Decimal) VK_F6 Backspace VK_F8 Bottom VK_F14 VK_F11 VK_F15 VK_F12...
  • Page 214 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Table D-1. Keyboard Functionality (Continued) ASCII Code Value Default State Shift State (Decimal) (Decimal) VK_F10 Enter...
  • Page 215 Index Numerics to Start menu ....3-9 adjusting terminal settings ... . . 3-3 11 Mbps aligning screen .
  • Page 216 Symbol ....xiii assigning applications ... . . 3-7 contacts application .
  • Page 217 Index entering characters ... . . 2-13, 2-14 synchronizing e-mail ... . . 5-14 entering information ....2-11 Initial Program Loader .
  • Page 218 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide notes application ....5-12 soft reset ..... . 2-23 operating environment .
  • Page 219 ......1-3 symbol support center ....xiv using stylus .
  • Page 220 PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide Index-6...
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