Page 3 - Introduction; About This Guide
1 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Symbol Technologies’ PDT 8100 Series Terminal with Intel XScale TM technology! Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include: • Intel XScale appl...
Page 4 - Technology Product Reference; Accessories
2 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y • 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 Com...
Page 5 - Parts of the Terminal
3 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Parts of the Terminal Power button TFT LCD (color) FRONT VIEW Telephony receiver Backlight button Scan trigger Microphone Scan LED SIDE VIEW Audio connector Scan trigger Handstrap clip Handstrap
Page 7 - Getting Started; Install and charge the battery.; Inserting a Compact Flash Card; Open the battery door and remove the battery.
5 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Parts of the Terminal (continued) 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...
Page 8 - Removing a Compact Flash Card; Open the battery door and remove the battery and flash card cover.
6 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y 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 ...
Page 9 - Installing the Battery
7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Installing the Battery 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7
Page 10 - Charging the Battery; Recharging the Main Battery
8 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y 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 ...
Page 11 - Charging the Battery Using the Serial/Charging Cable; 5-Pin Serial Port Connector
9 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Charging the Battery Using the 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 captivated jack screws (mil p/n M83513/5-6) to protect the con...
Page 12 - Press the red Power button to turn the terminal on and off.
10 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y Attaching the Handstrap Starting the Terminal Press the red Power button to turn the terminal on and off. As the terminal initializes its Flash File System, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 30 seconds.When the ...
Page 13 - Aligning the Screen; Remove the stylus from its storage silo on the back of the terminal.; Initiating a Network Connection; Technology Product; Controlling the Backlight
11 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c 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 styl...
Page 14 - Adjusting the Backlight; Using a Headset; Keyboard
12 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y Adjusting the Backlight Using a Headset Keyboard Keys Description 28-key Function + “1” Decrease display backlight (decrease brightness) Function + “2” Increase display backlight (increase brightness) 37-key Function + “G...
Page 15 - Using the Keyboard; Technology Product Reference Guide.; Using the 28-Key Keyboard
13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c 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 Intel XScale TM Technology Product Reference Guide. Using the 28-Ke...
Page 17 - Using the 37-Key Keyboard; Key
15 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c 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 parti...
Page 19 - Using the 47-Key Keyboard
17 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...
Page 20 - Using the Stylus; Use the stylus as a mouse to select items and enter information.
18 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y Using the Stylus Use the stylus as a mouse to select items and enter information. • 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 sc...
Page 21 - Today Screen; , then Today. On the Today screen, you can see important information; Tap to change date and time.
19 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. Tap to switch to a p...
Page 22 - Tap to select a program.
20 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y 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. The command bar at the bottom of the screen con...
Page 23 - Using the Soft Keyboard; Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Keyboard.; Using the Block Recognizer; Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Block Recognizer.; Select an input method.
21 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...
Page 24 - Block Recognizer Characters on page 22; Using the Letter Recognizer; Tap the arrow next to the Input Panel button, then Transcriber.; Block Recognizer Characters
22 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y When you write a letter, it is converted to typed text on the screen. For instructions on entering Block Recognizer characters, with Block Recognizer open, tap the question mark next to the writing area, or see Block Reco...
Page 25 - Using the Integrated Laser Scanner; To scan bar codes with the terminal:
23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the Integrated Laser Scanner The terminal has an integrated scanner which collects data by scanning bar codes. Before using the terminal to scan bar codes, ensure the scanner is initialized. See the PDT 8100 Series with Intel XScale TM Technology Product Referenc...
Page 26 - Resetting Your Terminal; If your terminal stops responding to input, reset it.; Performing a Soft Reset; Files that remain open during a soft reset may not be retained.; Performing a Hard Reset
24 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y Resetting Your Terminal If your terminal stops responding to input, reset it. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset restarts the terminal and saves all stored records and entries.To perform a soft reset press and hold the ...
Page 27 - Host Communications; Technology; Using the RS-232 Serial Cable
25 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e To perform a hard reset on the terminal: 1. Remove the battery cover. 2. While holding down the Function key, use the stylus (or similar ob-ject without a sharp tip) to gently press the reset button. 3. Replace the battery cover and press the Power button. 4. As the te...
Page 28 - Communicating with Printers; Maintaining the Terminal
26 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y 1. Ensure all connections between the cradle and the host computer are secure. See the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your cradle for instructions on setting up the cradle. 2. Power on the host computer, the crad...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; Problem
27 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Terminal does not turn on. Lithium-ion bat-tery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the terminal. Lithium-ion bat-tery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. System crash. Perform a sof...
Page 34 - END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT; • GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE. This EULA grants you the following
32 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“SYMBOL”) from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affil-iates (“MS”). Those installed software ...
Page 37 - Regulatory Information; Ergonomic Recommendations; Laser Devices
35 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Regulatory Information All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required.Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, co...
Page 38 - Scanner Labeling
36 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y Scanner Labeling
Page 39 - Laser Labels
37 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Laser Labels 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 KLAS...
Page 41 - Statement of Compliance
39 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry & Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interfere...
Page 42 - Statement of Compliance for Modems (integrated into terminals); International Roaming
40 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h I n t e l X S c a l e T e c h n o l o g y The European Economic Area (EEA) Statement of Compliance for Modems (integrated into terminals) Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relev...
Page 43 - Warranty
Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Warranty (A) Seller’s hardware Products are warranted against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment, provided the Product remains unmodified and is operated under normal and proper conditions. Warranty provisions...
Page 44 - Service Information
72-57770-01 Revision B — November 2002 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, N.Y. 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 equi...
