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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Parts of the Terminal (continued) TOP VIEW 1-D Exit Window 15-Pin Serial Port (terminals with (terminals without scanner) scanner) BOTTOM VIEW Serial port Getting Started Before you can use your terminal, perform these basic setup procedures: Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). Install and charge the battery. Start the PDT 81xx. Initiate the network connection (PDT 8146 only). Inserting a Compact Flash Card The terminal contains a slot for a standard comp
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology 2. Remove the flash card cover at the top of the battery compartment by pulling the top out, and lifting the cover up. 3. Insert the flash card into the compartment with the pins facing for- ward, and the main label facing down. It only fits one way. The two metal tabs on the locking mechanism will prevent you from pushing the card all the way in. Pull top out & lift cover Insert flash card Compact flash card cover 4. To fit the card
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Installing the Battery 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 Caution: Do not expose the battery to temperatures in excess of 140°F (60°C). Do not disassemble, incinerate, or short circuit the bat- tery. 7
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Charging the Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery for the First Time Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for a minimum of 12 hours, with the terminal off. Charge the battery using the Serial/Charging Cable or the appropriate cradle (1950 mAh battery only). This is the time needed to fully charge the main battery and the internal backup battery in a term
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Charging the Battery Using the Serial/Charging Cable 1. Insert the battery charging receptacle into the bottom of the terminal. 2. Plug the power cable into a wall outlet. 3. Plug the other end of the power cable into Battery charging the battery charging re- receptacle ceptacle. Serial/Charging Cable 15-Pin Serial Port Connector To connect to the Micro-D RS-232 port at the top of the terminal, use an ITT Cannon brand mil-spec connector (MDM-15SSB) with captivat
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Attaching the Handstrap 3 1 2 Starting the Terminal Press the red Power button to turn the terminal on and off. Power button As the terminal initializes its Flash File System, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 30 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. 10
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Aligning the Screen To align your terminal so the cursor on the touch screen aligns with the tip of your stylus: 1. Remove the stylus from its storage silo on the back of the terminal. 2. Tap the center of each target that appears on the screen with the tip of the stylus. Tap the target firmly and accurately at each location on the screen. The target will continue to move until the screen is aligned. 3. Follow the directions on the screen which explain how to use th
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Adjusting the Backlight Keyboard Keys Description 28-key Function + “1” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness) Function + “2” Increase display backlight (increase brightness) 37-key Function + “G” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness) Function + “I” Increase display backlight (increase brightness) 47-key Function + “Y” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness) Function + “W” Increase display backlight (increas
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Using the Keyboard Note: Key functions can be changed by an application. Your key- board may not function exactly as described. For more de- tailed keyboard information, refer to the PDT 8100 Series with TM Intel XScale Technology Product Reference Guide. Using the 28-Key Keyboard The 28-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26- character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Key Action Note: 1 Press Func, then another key to produce the value or function above that key. See individual key descriptions in this table for additional Function key usage. 2 Press Func + Ctrl + Clear to close applications. Alpha Press Alpha to toggle between alpha and numeric mode. In alpha mode, pressing a key produces the yel- low letter on that key; in numeric mode, pressing a key produces the number in gray. Backlight See C
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Using the 37-Key Keyboard The 37-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26- character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The keyboard default is numeric, producing the gray number or white character on that key. Scan key Cursor keys Caps/Shift key (C, G, H, I) Space/ Backspace key End key Sen
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Key Action Alpha Press Alpha to toggle between alpha and numeric mode. In alpha mode, pressing a key produces the yel- low letter on that key; in numeric mode, pressing a key produces the number in gray or character in white. Backlight See Controlling the Backlight on page 11. Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to capitalize the letter on that key. Press Func + Shift to toggle All Caps on and off. Clear Pre
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Using the 47-Key Keyboard The 47-key keyboard uses an alphanumeric keypad that produces the 26- character alphabet (A-Z), numbers (0-9), and assorted characters. The keyboard is color-coded to indicate which modifier key (Alpha-Numeric, Func) to press to produce a particular character or action. The keyboard default is the key value, producing the gray number or lower case yellow letter on that key. Cursor keys Scan key (C, G, H, I) Caps/Shift key Space/ Backspace k
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Key Action Caps/Shift Press Shift when in alpha mode, then another key to capitalize the letter on that key. Press Func + Shift to toggle All Caps on and off. Clear Press Clear to generate an Escape key. This is applica- tion dependent but typically closes a window or clears the screen. Cursor keys: Press Func + a cursor key to move the cursor up, down, C, G, H, I left, and right on the screen. End Press End to generate an End key.
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P D T 8100 Series w i th In te l X S c a le T e chnology © 2002 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein. No license is granted, either expressly or by implication, estoppel, or otherwise under any patent right or patent, co
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8100 Series TM Terminal with Intel XScale technology! Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include: Intel XScale application processor technology Personal Information Management software ® ® Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2002 operating system ® RF communication via Symbol’s Spectrum24 Wireless Local Area Network (
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Using the Stylus on page 18 Today Screen on page 19 Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 20 Input Methods on page 20 Using the Integrated Laser Scanner on page 23 Resetting Your Terminal on page 24 Host Communications on page 25 Maintaining the Terminal on page 26 Troubleshooting on page 27 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT on page 32 Regulatory Information on page 35 Warranty Service Information. TM The PDT 8100 Se
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Qu i c k R e f e re nc e Parts of the Terminal FRONT VIEW Telephony receiver Scan LED TFT LCD (color) SIDE VIEW Scan trigger Audio connector Handstrap clip Power Backlight button button Handstrap Microphone Scan trigger 3
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P D T 8100 Ser i es wit h Int e l X S c a le T e chnology Parts of the Terminal (continued) BACK VIEW Stylus Speaker Handstrap clip IrDA port Stylus silo Reset button Battery cover switch Battery lock Battery switch compartment Flash card cover Lithium-ion battery Battery door Battery door latches 4
