Page 2 - P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s
P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s 1999-2000 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 ...
Page 3 - Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e; Introduction; The PDT 7500 ruggedized hand-held terminal combines:
1 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Introduction The PDT 7500 Series portable data terminal puts the processing power of a 486 PC in the user’s hand. The terminal uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion 1400 mAh smart battery, and incorporates pen technology and bar code scanning capability in a key-based termina...
Page 4 - About This Guide; on page 3; Accessories; Additional Li-Ion battery
2 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s About This Guide This guide provides information on the operation of the PDT 7500 Series terminal. Specifically, the following topics are discussed: • Parts of the PDT 7500 on page 3 • Installing New or Recharged Batteries on page 5 • Operating the PDT 7500 on page 7 • Us...
Page 5 - Front View
3 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Parts of the PDT 7500 Scan Button LCD Power Key Scan LED Front View Communication LED Battery Charge LED Thumb Rest WAN Antenna (PDT 753X only) Top View Scan Window
Page 6 - Bottom View; IrDA Port; Back View; Battery Latch
4 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s Parts of the PDT 7500 (continued) Bottom View Serial Communications Port IrDA Port Back View Battery Latch Li-Ion Battery
Page 7 - Installing New or Recharged Batteries; Slide the battery latch to secure; Removing the Battery from the Terminal; Slide the battery release switch
5 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Installing New or Recharged Batteries Caution: To ensure proper terminal operation, use ONLY the Symbol Li-Ion battery in the PDT 7500. To install a new or recharged Li-Ion battery: 1. Hook the base of the new bat- tery in the top of the battery compartment, then press ...
Page 8 - Charging the Battery in the Terminal; Quick; Charging the Spare Batter y; Quick Reference Guide
6 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s 3. Lift the battery up and out of the battery compartment. Charging the Battery in the Terminal To charge the terminal’s battery, place the PDT 7500 in the cradle or connect the synchronization/charging cable. The terminal’s charging LED turns yellow while charging, then ...
Page 9 - LED Indication; PDT 7500 Series Product Reference Guide; Turning the Backlight On/Off; Battery Charge State
7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e LED Indication For all charging methods, the terminal’s battery charging LED indicates the battery charging status as follows: Operating the PDT 7500 Powering the Terminal On/Off Note: Before the terminal can be powered on, it must be ini-tialized and the battery must b...
Page 10 - Controlling the Screen Contrast; Performing a Warm Boot (DOS and Windows CE Terminals)
8 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s Controlling the Screen Contrast To lighten the screen contrast, press the blue FUNC key, then the LIGHT key. To darken the screen contrast, press the FUNC key, then the DARK Key. Resetting the PDT 7500 If your PDT 7500 Series terminal stops responding to input from button...
Page 11 - Calibrating the Screen (Windows CE Terminals Only); “Controlling the Screen Contrast”
9 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e To perform a hard reset: 1. Remove the battery for 20 minutes or longer. 2. Replace the battery in the terminal. 3. The calibration screen displays. Note: With a hard reset, formats preferences and other settings are restored to their original factory defaults. Calibrat...
Page 15 - FUNC
13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the PDT 7500 25-Key Keypad The 25-key keypad produces the numbers 0-9, function keys F1-F10 and various action keys. • The default numeric keypad produces the numbers 0-9. • Press FUNC and the corresponding numeric key to produce the function keys F1-F10. • Press...
Page 16 - Using the Integrated Laser Scanner
14 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s Using the Integrated Laser Scanner To use the laser scanner: 1. Verify the system is on. The LED lights yellow if scanning is enabled and the laser is on. 2. Aim the PDT 7500 scan window at the bar code and press the scan button. Do not hold the PDT 7500 at a right angle...
Page 17 - “Tall” PDF Bar Codes; Slab Raster
15 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 1. Point the scanner at the bar code and press the scan button. 2. As the raster pattern spreads, keep the pattern in the same hor- izontal plane as the bar code. 3. The terminal indicates a successful scan by changing the LED from yellow to green, beeping one or more ...
Page 18 - Using the Imager; center; Linear bar code
16 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s The scan beam does not have to be perfectly parallel with the top and bottom of the symbol (up to a 4 o tilt will work). Using the Imager To scan a symbol: 1. Press the scan button and center the symbol in any orientation in the aiming pattern. The entire symbol must be ...
Page 19 - Host Communications; Using the RS-232 Serial Cable; Communicating with Printers
17 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Host Communications The PDT 7500 Series terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its communications port using an RS-232 serial cable or the cradle, or wirelessly via the Spectrum24 ® wireless LANs. For more information on setting up and performi...
Page 20 - Using the Touch Screen; Problem
18 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s run the application’s print function. Printer communication can also be established through an RS-232 cable connected directly to the printer. Using the Touch Screen Some PDT 7500 terminals are equipped with a Touch Screen, which has software that allows the stylus to fu...
Page 21 - See your System Administrator.
19 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner does not power on when the scan button is pressed. Scanner is not enabled. See your System Administrator. Scanner does not decode a bar code. Bar code is un-readable. Verify that the bar code is not defective, i.e., smudged or bro-ken. Scan window is dirty. Cle...
Page 23 - Serial Communication Port Pin-Outs; Pin
21 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Serial Communication Port Pin-Outs Ergonomic Recommendations Caution: In order to avoid or minimize the potential risk of ergonomic injury follow the recommendations below. Consult with your local Health & Safety Manager to ensure that you are meeting with your com...
Page 24 - Regulatory Information; Radio Frequency Interference Requirements; Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
22 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s Regulatory Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commissions Rules and Regulation. These limits are designed to ...
Page 25 - CE Marking and European Union Compliance; Applicable Directives; Laser Devices
23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e CE Marking and European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with the CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Appli...
Page 26 - RF Devices; ARNING
24 P D T 7 5 0 0 S e r i e s RF Devices Symbol’s RF products are designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in the locations into which they are sold and will be labeled as required. The majority of Symbol’s RF devices are type approved and do not require the user to obtain license or a...
Page 27 - This label is located inside the battery compartment.
25 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER LIGHT IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE ÉVITER TOUTE EXPOSITION - LUMIÈRE LASER ÉMIS PAR CETTE OUVERTURE This label is located inside the battery compartment.
Page 29 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
27 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, Symbol Technologies, Inc. of One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, NY 11742-1300, USA declare under our sole responsibility that the product Spectrum24, LA3021, Type II Radio Card Spectrum24, LA302C, Type II Radio Card Spectrum24, LA302T, Type II ...
Page 35 - Warranty; Warranty Coverage and Procedure
33 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Warranty Symbol Technologies, Inc. (“Symbol”) manufactures its hardware products in accordance with industry-standard practices. Symbol warrants that for a period of twelve (12) months from date of shipment, products will be free from defects in materials and workmansh...
Page 36 - Revision A — September 2000; Service Information
72-38888-03 Revision A — September 2000 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 equipm...
