Chapter 1. Getting Started With The Pdt 3400; Introduction; Unpacking The Pdt 3400 - Symbol PDT 3400 Series Product Reference Manual

Chapter 1
Getting Started with the PDT 3400

Introduction

The PDT 3400 is a hand-held computer which combines a PC-standard architecture (16-bit
VG-230), Microsoft MS-DOS, integrated scanning capability, signature capture, 47-key data
input, PCMCIA capability, an IrDA-compliant interface for printing and communications,
and several Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) radio network options.
The PDT 3400 uses a standard MS-DOS 6.22 operating environment and software tools such
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as C/C++ for DOS and Microsoft Visual C++ for Windows for application development.
Power for the PDT 3400 is provided by a rechargeable NiMH battery pack, which can be
ordered from Symbol Technologies.
Symbol provides TSR extensions for non-PC peripherals (RF, scanning, power management,
flash management, signature capture, etc.). To assist in downloading system software and
applications to the PDT 3400 terminal, Symbol provides the Windows-based Terminal
Configuration Manager (TCM) for use on the development PC. TCM assists the system
administrator/application developer in building hex images and transferring hex images to
the PDT 3400.

Unpacking the PDT 3400

Carefully remove all protective material from around the terminal and other equipment and
save the shipping containers for later storage and shipping.
Verify that you received all equipment listed on the packing slip and inspect the equipment
for damage. If you find any damaged or missing items, contact the Symbol Support Center at
(800) 653-5350 immediately.
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