Symbol PDT811 - Manuals

7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Inserting a Compact Flash Card The PDT 8100 contains a slot for a standard compact flash card, which includes a locking mechanism that prevents the card from coming loose if the PDT 8100 is dropped. Insert the compact flash card carefully to ensure it engages this locki...

8 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Removing a Compact Flash Card 1. Open the battery door and remove the battery and flash card cover. 2. Use the stylus to press the flash card release button inside the flash card compartment. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the latches on the battery door up and lift the ...

9 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 2. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment with the battery tether positioned properly (as shown below), making sure the battery snaps into place. 3. Replace the battery cover, pressing down firmly along the top edge while sliding the latches down into...

11 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Charging the Battery Using the Synchronization 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 captivated jack screws (mil p/n M83513/5-6) to protect the co...

12 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Starting the PDT 8100 Press the red power button to turn the PDT 8100 on and off. If the terminal does not power on, perform a hard reset. See Performing a Hard Reset on page 28 . As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays...

13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 4. Follow the directions on the screen which explain how to use the stylus and pop-up menus, and allow you to set your city and time zone. Initiating a Network Connection Before using the terminal, set up the Spectrum24, CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) or GSM (Glob...

14 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Adjusting the Contrast (Monochrome LCD) Using a Headset Using the Keyboard Note: Key functions can be changed by an application. Your keyboard may not function exactly as described. For more detailed keyboard information, refer to the PDT 8100 Product Reference Guide for...

16 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s 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 particu...

19 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c 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 parti...

20 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Using the Stylus The stylus selects items and enters information. The stylus functions as a mouse. • Tap: Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and select options. • Drag: Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images. D...

21 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Today Screen When you turn on your terminal for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen appears. You can also display it by tapping , then Today. On the Today screen, you can see important information for the day.

23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e To show or hide the input panel, tap the Input Panel button. Tap the arrow next to this button to view input methods. When you use the input panel, your terminal anticipates the word you are typing or writing and displays it above the input panel. When you tap the disp...

25 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Block Recognizer Characters The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while using the Block Recognizer (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). Scanning with the PDT 8100 The PDT 8100 has an integrated scanner which ...

26 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s To scan bar codes with the PDT 8100: 1. Aim the scanner at the bar code.2. Press the scan trigger. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The green scan LED lights and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode. Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes The 2-D scanning...

27 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e down, keeping the beam horizontal to the rows, until the pattern scans the entire symbol. Resetting Your PDT 8100 Terminal If your PDT 8100 terminal stops responding to input, reset it. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset restarts the terminal and saves all stored rec...

28 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s To perform a soft reset: Performing a Hard Reset A hard reset also restarts your PDT 8100 terminal, but erases all stored records and entries. Therefore, never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. Note: You can restore any data previously...

29 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Note: With a hard reset, Formats, Preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default settings. Host Communications The PDT 8100 Series terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its communications port using an RS-232 serial cabl...

30 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Communicating with Printers To print from a standard printer: 1. Attach an RS-232 serial cable to the serial port in the bottom of the PDT 8100. 2. Attach the other end of the cable to the serial port on the printer. 3. Run your application’s print function. To print fro...

31 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution PDT 8100 does not turn on. Lithium-ion bat-tery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the PDT 8100. Lithium-ion bat-tery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. System crash. Perform a har...

36 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Symbol Technolo- gies, Inc. (“SYMBOL”) from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated medi...

38 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITY BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REME...

39 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling                              

40 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s In accordance with Clause 5, IEC 825 and EN60825, the following information is provided to the user: ENGLISH HEBREW CLASS 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 2 LASER LIGHTDO NOT STARE INTO BEAMCLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT DANISH / DANSK ITALIAN / ITALIANO KLASSE 1 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODU...

43 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferenc...

44 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) For Wideband Radio Devices:RLAN’s (2.4GHz) for use through the EEA have the following restrictions: • Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range 2.400 -2.4835 GHz • France, equipment is restricted to ...

Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Warranty (A) Warranty Symbol Technologies (hereafter “Seller”) hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, unless otherwise provided by Seller in writing, provided the Product r...

72-55171-01 Revision C — January 2003 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza Holtsville, NY 11742-1300 Service Information Before you use the unit, it must be configured to operate in your facility’s network and run your applications.If you have a problem running your unit or using your equipmen...