Hand Held Products 7600 - Manual

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 1 - 1 1 Agency Approvals Label Locations Dolphin 7600 mobile computers meet or exceed the requirements of all applicable standards organizations for safe operation. However, as with any electrical equipment, the best way to ensure safe operation is to oper...

1 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Regulatory and Safety Approvals for all Dolphin Terminals The CE Mark on the product indicates that the system has been tested to and conforms with the provisions noted within the 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and the 73/23/EEC a...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 1 - 3 FCC Compliance Dolphin Batch terminals comply with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includin...

1 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide RF, Regulatory, and Safety Agency Approvals—802.11b/g and/or Bluetooth R&TTE Compliance Statement—802.11b/g and/or Bluetooth Dolphin RF terminals are in conformity with all essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC). This equip...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 1 - 5 The crossed out wheeled bin symbol informs you that the product should not be disposed of along with municipal waste and invites you to use the appropriate separate take-back systems for product disposal. If you need more information on the collectio...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 2 - 1 2 Getting Started Out of the Box Verify that your carton contains the following items: • Dolphin 7600 mobile computer (the terminal) • Main battery pack (3.7v, Li-ion) • AC power supply • Localized plug adapters • User CD Note: Be sure to keep the or...

2 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Step 3. Boot the Terminal Windows CE The terminal begins booting as soon as power is applied and runs by itself. Do NOT press any keys or interrupt the boot process. When the boot process is complete, the Desktop (see page 2-2) appears and the termin...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 2 - 3 Icons in the Command Bar The Command Bar (see page 2-2) contains a number of icons that indicate the status of various functions on the terminal. Using the Stylus The terminal comes with a stylus inserted into the Stylus Slot (see page 3-10), Use thi...

2 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Pop-Up Menus With pop-up menus, you can quickly choose an action for an item. 1. Tap and hold the stylus on the item name. The pop-up menu appears. 2. Lift the stylus, and tap the action you want to perform. The contents of pop-up menus change accord...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 1 3 Terminal Hardware Overview The Dolphin 7600 includes a number of standard terminal configurations as well as charging and communication peripherals and accessories to maximize the efficiency of your application setting. Standard Terminal Configurat...

3 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Front Panel Features Decode and Scan LEDs The Scan LED lights red when you press the Scan trigger in scanning applications.The Decode LED lights green when a scanned bar code is successfully decoded.Both LEDs are user-programmable. Hardware Applicati...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 3 Display Backlight The touch screen display has a backlight that is programmed to turn off after a specified period of time that the device is idle. To change the default timeout parameters, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Display >...

3 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Using Screen Protectors Hand Held Products defines proper use of the terminal touch panel display as using a screen protector and proper stylus. Screen protectors maintain the ongoing integrity (i.e., prevent scratching) of the touch panel, which is ...

3 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Installing Your Screen Protector When installing a new screen protector, use a flat plastic card (such as a credit card) to apply the screen protector smoothly and remove any air bubbles. Note: If you have one, you can also use the small plastic sque...

3 - 10 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Back Panel Features Accessory Attachment This button can be used with various accessories; see Using the Accessory Attachment on page 3-15. Finger Saddle This is a slightly depressed and angled area of the back panel that is designed to cradle or “s...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 11 Side Panel Features Note: This graphic shows the left side of the Dolphin 7600 terminal. DC Power Jack The DC power jack receives external power from the Dolphin power cable that comes in the box with the terminal. When connected to the Dolphin Powe...

3 - 12 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Top Panel Features *Pull the plastic tab to remove the plastic film cover over the image engine window before activating the image engine. Access Door For more memory, you can install optional memory cards by removing this door. For details, see Ins...

3 - 14 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Bottom Panel Features Hand Strap Slot There is an adjustable, elastic hand strap available for purchase with the Dolphin 7600 terminal. When installing the hand strap, you loop the elastic strip through this slot. For instructions, see Attaching the...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 15 Using the Accessory Attachment The accessory attachment is a standard tab designed to fit universal accessories available for most cell phones. Attaching a Belt Clip The accessory attachment on the back panel fits universal swivel clips designed for...

3 - 16 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Dolphin 7600 Peripherals The following items are sold separately and enhance your Dolphin 7600 terminal’s capabilities. Dolphin HomeBase ™ The Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports USB communication, enabling your terminal to i...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 17 Battery Power The Dolphin 7600 features intelligent battery technology with two types of battery power: • The main battery pack on the back panel (see Main Battery Pack on page 3-17) • The backup battery located inside the terminal (see Internal Bac...

3 - 18 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Managing Main Battery Power Data and files saved on the Dolphin terminal may be stored in RAM memory; therefore, maintain a continuous power supply to the terminal to help prevent data loss. When you remove a battery pack, insert another charged bat...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 19 Internal Backup Battery Located inside the terminal, the backup battery is a 2.4V nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery. The internal backup battery prevents the terminal from being reset when you remove the main battery pack. This battery retains RAM...

3 - 20 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Resetting the Terminal There are two ways to reset the Dolphin terminal: a soft reset and a hard reset. Soft Reset (Warm Boot) A soft reset re-boots the device without losing RAM data. You would perform a soft reset 1) when the terminal fails to res...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 3 - 21 Changing the Memory Allocation You can adjust file storage vs. program memory in System Properties. 1. Tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Memory tab. 2. Move the slider to adjust the memory allocation and tap OK. The changes take effect...

3 - 22 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Dolphin 7600 Terminal Technical Specifications Operating System Microsoft Windows CE 5.0 Development Environment SDK for C/C++, C# and Visual Basic developers for Windows CE 5.0(Requires Visual Studio 2005 Professional Editions or higher) Supported ...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 1 4 Using the Keyboards Overview There are two keyboard options: a 29-key keyboard and the 38-key keyboard. The buttons are recessed under the overlay for maximum durability and the panel is backlit for maximum viewability in various lighting condition...

4 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Function Keys Function keys appear on both keyboards and perform specific functions. Modifier Keys Modifier keys modify the next key pressed to perform functions or type special characters. For modifier key combinations on the 29-key keyboard: • See ...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 3 Alpha/Numeric Indicator The command bar on the screen features an icon that indicates the alpha/numeric status of the keyboard. This icon changes when the keyboard status changes. Icon Keyboard Status The keyboard is in lowercase alpha mode only for ...

4 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 29-Key Numeric Keyboard Navigation Keys Located in the center of each keyboard for easy access with either hand, the navigation keys enable you to move the cursor through application screens. Key Description Move the cursor up one row or line.Move th...

4 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes The 29-key keyboard defaults to numeric mode, which means that the keyboard boots up to numeric mode after each hard reset. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the number keys. Alpha mode is when you ty...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 9 38-Key Alpha Keyboard Toggling Between Alpha and Numeric Modes The 38-key keyboard defaults to lowercase alpha mode, which means that the keyboard boots up to lowercase alpha mode after each hard reset. Numeric mode is when you type numbers with the ...

4 - 10 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 38-Key Red Key Combinations Key Combination Function Red + Down Arrow P1 Red + Up Arrow P2 Red + Left Arrow P3 Red + Right Arrow P4 Red + Left Side Button P5 Red + Right Side Button P6 Red + ESC (hold) Soft reset (warm boot) Red + TAB (hold) Hard re...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 4 - 11 38-Key NUM Lock Mode • To switch to numeric mode for the next key pressed, tap the NUM key once. • To lock into numeric mode, double-tap the NUM key. • If locked in numeric mode, double-tap NUM key again to switch back to alpha mode. Numbers Special...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 5 - 1 Using the Image Engine Overview The Dolphin 7600 terminal houses a compact image engine using Adaptus ™ Imaging Technology that instantly reads all popular 1D and 2D bar codes and supports omni-directional aiming and decoding. The image engine can al...

5 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Supported Bar Code Symbologies The Dolphin 7600 image engines support the following bar code symbologies: Symbology Type Symbology Name 1D Symbologies Codabar Code 3 of 9Code 11Code 32 Pharmaceutical (PARAF) Code 93 Code 128 EAN with Add-OnEAN with E...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 5 - 3 Activating the Engine When a scanning application is open, press the Scan key to activate the image engine. You can also press one of the side buttons (see Side Button on page 3-11) , which are programmed to activate the image engine in a scanning ap...

5 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Sample Bar Codes You can use the following bar codes to verify decoding: Omni-Directional Scanning Positions The high-vis aiming pattern frames the bar code to provide you with the best scanning performance. Note: To achieve the best read, the aiming...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 5 - 5 Capturing Images The image-capture process is an intuitive, split-second operation for experienced users. By following basic guidelines, however, new users can easily develop their own technique and, with practice, quickly learn to adapt to different...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 1 Communication Options Dolphin terminals offer several communication options including Microsoft ActiveSync, infrared, and wireless radios. I/O Connector (Wired Communication) The mechanical connector on the bottom panel (see I/O Connector on page 3-1...

6 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Connecting the USB Cable Connect the USB cable to the I/O connector to facilitate USB communication between the Dolphin device and host workstation. *This is a communication-only cable until you plug the power cable into the power port. Connecting th...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 3 ActiveSync Communication To synchronize, ActiveSync 4.1 or higher must be installed and configured for the appropriate communication type on the host workstation and the Dolphin terminal. Dolphin terminals ship with ActiveSync already installed. Ther...

6 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Setting Up the Dolphin Terminal The Dolphin terminal defaults to USB communication out of the box. To verify and/or change the default setting, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connections.) Tap Change Connection to change the curre...

6 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Wireless Radios There are two radio options: 802.11b/g and Bluetooth. 1. 802.11b/g: see WLAN (802.11b/g Radio) on page 6-6. 2. Bluetooth: see Bluetooth Manager on page 7-1. Connecting the Terminal to a Wireless Network You connect the terminal to a w...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 7 Adding Programs From the Internet When you have established a network connection (whether via modem or wireless radio), you can access the Internet and download additional software programs. When selecting programs, verify that the program and versio...

6 - 8 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Infrared Communication The BT Service tab beams files and data between the terminal and other devices equipped via the IrDA port. The maximum data transfer speed is 115 Kbps. IrDA Port Location Transferring Files and Information Note: We recommend di...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 6 - 9 6. Select a device in the list and tap Tap to Send. 7. As the file gets ready to send, the button at the bottom reads “Pending…” 8. While the file is transmitting, the button at the bottom reads “Sending…” and the command bar displays the percentage ...

7 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Setting Tab BT Service Tab You scan for other Bluetooth devices on the BT Service tab. Field Description Power This setting enables and disables the radio. BT Device ID Address The MAC address from the radio driver. Name The first time you open the B...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 3 Serial Port Tab On the Serial Port tab, you can register virtual COM server ports used by the Dolphin terminal to host its Bluetooth services. You can also register client ports used by the Dolphin terminal to access the Bluetooth services of other d...

7 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Connecting to Bluetooth Printers To connect to a Bluetooth printer, you need to register that printer as a new client port on the Serial Port tab. 1. In the Bluetooth Manager, tap the Serial Port tab and tap Register New Client Port. 2. The terminal ...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 7 Connecting to Other Bluetooth Devices 1. Power on the Bluetooth radio and tap the BT Service Tab. 2. Tap Scan Device Services, then Scan Device on the Scan Device window. The Bluetooth Manager scans for Bluetooth devices and services in range and dis...

7 - 8 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide 7. On the Scan Device window, double-tap on the same service and select Active on the popup menu. The service must be active to use as a wireless connection. 8. The service will now appear with a checkmark to indicate that it’s an active connection ....

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 7 - 9 Popup Menu Double-tap on a found device and a popup menu appears that enables you to connect to that device and use the service. Menu Item Description Trusted &/or Untrusted Changes the found device to a trusted or untrusted device. Untrusted dev...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 1 8 Dolphin HomeBase Overview As the hub of your Dolphin 7600 system, the Dolphin HomeBase charging and communication cradle supports full-speed USB 1.1 communication with a workstation. You can also purchase a serial RS-232 Dolphin HomeBase. Battery C...

8 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Front Panel Terminal Well Place the Dolphin terminal in this well to communicate with a host device, power the terminal, and charge its battery. Dock LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin terminal is properly seated in a powered HomeBase. When this ...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 3 Back Panel Pivot Connector This pivoting connector swivels 90 degrees. The default position is horizontal, with the connectors facing straight out the back panel. The pivot connector stops in both the horizontal and vertical positions, with the conne...

8 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Charging the Main Battery The HomeBase powers the terminal and fully charges its main battery pack in less than four hours. As battery packs charge, the charging circuitry follows the two-step charging process (CC-CV) that is recommended for Li-Ion b...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 5 Mounting the Dolphin HomeBase If you want to mount the HomeBase to a vertical surface, be sure to provide enough workspace with good lighting for the user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is seated in the HomeBase. Back Panel Dimensi...

8 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Bottom Panel Dimensions Note: The pivot connector should be facing straight out the bottom panel (as shown) when mounting the HomeBase to a vertical surface. 3.73 in.(94.88 mm.) .55 in.(14.07 mm.) .67 in.(16.97 mm.)

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 8 - 7 Dolphin HomeBase Technical Specifications Structural Dimensions 4 in. high X 4.4 in. wide X 3.7 in. deep (10.2 cm. X 11.2 cm. X 9.4 cm.) Weight 11.2 oz. (318g) Material Polycarbonate ABS blend Color Gray Mounting Two keyholes on the back panel for wa...

9 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Back Panel Power Supply Connector Use this connector to attach the power supply to the QuadCharger. The universal power supply accepts input voltages between 90-265 volts. Power Switch Toggle the power switch to turn the QuadCharger on and off. Suppl...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 9 - 3 Battery Charging Inserting and Removing Battery Packs To insert a battery pack, place the end of the battery without the locking tab into the bottom of the charging pocket and snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. To remove a battery pac...

9 - 4 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Mounting the QuadCharger The QuadCharger should be mounted on a dry, stable surface such as a desktop or workbench, or a flat, vertical surface such as a wall. Mounting Location When choosing a location for the QuadCharger: • Keep in mind that the mo...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 9 - 5 Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the QuadCharger, refer to chart below for possible solutions. If problems persist, please contact Technical Assistance (see page 11-2). Problem Issue The Status LED does not come on when I insert a batte...

9 - 6 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Dolphin QuadCharger Technical Specifications Structural Dimensions 11 in. long X 4.8 in. wide X 1.5 in. high(27.9 cm. X 12.2 cm. X 3.8 cm.) Weight 15.1 oz. (428g) Material Case: Polycarbonate ABS blendColor: Gray Mounting Use DIN rail slide to mount ...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 10 - 1 10 Dolphin Mobile Mount Overview The Dolphin Mobile Mount provides easy and secure access to the Dolphin terminal in mobile environments. Use only the peripherals, power cables, and power adapters from Hand Held Products. Use of peripherals, cables,...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 11 - 1 Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dat...

11 - 2 Rev D 10/18/2007 Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada Telephone: (800) 782-4263 Fax number: (315) 554-6705 E-mail: nat...

Dolphin® 7600 User’s Guide Rev D 10/18/2007 11 - 3 Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’ published specifications applicable to the products purchased a...