Page 2 - P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s
P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s © 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 produ...
Page 4 - Accessories
2 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s • Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 16 • Input Methods on page 17 • Scanning with the Terminal on page 20 • Resetting Your Terminal on page 20 • Host Communications on page 21 • LED Indicators on page 23 • Maintaining the Terminal on page 24 • Troubleshooting on page...
Page 5 - Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e; Parts of the Terminal; Front View
3 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Parts of the Terminal Front View Top View Power Button TFT LCD (color) Speaker 1-D Exit Window Microphone Charge LED Scan LED Audio Jack
Page 8 - Installing Batteries; Slide the latches on both sides of the battery down, to ensure
6 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s Installing Batteries 1. Remove the battery door. 2. Slide the latches on both sides of the battery down, to ensure they are in the unlock position. Insert the battery into the compartment. 3. Lock the battery into place by sliding the latches on the bat- tery up. 4. Repla...
Page 9 - Charging the Battery; Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery; Charging the Battery Using the Serial Charging Cable
7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Charging the Battery Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery Before using your terminal for the first time, charge the lithium-ion battery in the terminal for approximately four hours, using the Serial Charging Cable or any other appropriate accessory.Your t...
Page 11 - Charging the Spare Battery; sal Battery Charge Product Guide
9 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Charging the Battery Using a Cradle You can charge the main battery using the CRD 8000-1000S, CRD 8000-1000M, CHS 8000-4000C/B or CRD 8000-4000E. For more information, see the setup instructions in the respective Quick Reference Guides. Note: You can also charge the bat...
Page 12 - Starting the Terminal; Troubleshooting; Aligning the Screen; If necessary, adjust the contrast on the terminal so the
10 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s Starting the Terminal Press the red power button to turn the terminal on. If the terminal does not power on see Troubleshooting on page 25 . As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays for about 60 seconds. When the Welcome...
Page 13 - Shift; Adjusting the Backlight; Keys
11 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 3. Tap the center of each target that appears on the Calibration screen with the tip of the stylus. 4. Follow the directions on the screen which explains how to use the stylus and pop-up menus, and allows you to set your city and time zone. Note: To align your screen a...
Page 14 - Using a Headset; Reference Guide; Using the Keyboard; PDT; ) key is pressed. The keyboard default is numeric, producing
12 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s Using a Headset Your terminal is equipped with an audio connector which can be connected to a headset. To use the headset, plug the headset jack into the audio connector on the top of the terminal.For more detailed headset information, refer to the PDT 8000 Series Produc...
Page 15 - Key
13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Key Action Backspace Press Shift + 7 to erase information entered on the display, one character at a time. Bottom Press Shift + 9 . Action is application dependent. Clear Press Shift + 1 . Action is application dependent. Enter/Yes Press Enter after entering data or a ...
Page 16 - Using the Stylus; Tap; : Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items and; Drag; : Hold the stylus on the screen and drag across the
14 P D T 8 0 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....
Page 17 - Today Screen; Start
15 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 Start - Today . On the Today screen, you can see important information for the day. Note: Today screen...
Page 18 - Navigation Bar and Command Bar; The Start Menu is customizable. Tap
16 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s 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 switch to programs and close screens. The command bar at the bottom of the screen contains menus and buttons to perform tasks in pro...
Page 19 - Input Methods; Using the Soft Keyboard
17 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Input Methods Enter information in any program by typing with the keyboard, or use the input panel to type with the soft keyboard, write using Block Recognizer, Letter Recognizer or Transcriber. In any case, the characters appear as typed text on the screen. To show or...
Page 22 - Scanning with the Terminal; Resetting Your Terminal; If your terminal stops responding to input, reset it.; Performing a Soft Reset; Caution: Files that remain open during a soft reset may not be
20 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s Scanning with the Terminal The terminal has an integrated scanner which collects data by scanning bar codes. Refer to the PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide for information on configuring your terminal for scanning. To scan bar codes with the terminal: 1. Launch the...
Page 23 - Performing a Hard Reset; Therefore, never perform a hard reset; Host Communications; wireless LAN. For more information on setting up; Using the Accessories
21 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e To perform a soft reset press and hold the power key (for approximately ten seconds) and release it as soon as the screen changes and the terminal begins to reboot. Performing a Hard Reset A hard reset also restarts your terminal, but erases all stored records and entr...
Page 24 - Series Product Reference Guide; Communicating with Printers
22 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s information, see the communication instructions in the PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide . Communicating with Printers To print from a standard printer: 1. Attach the snap-on-printer cable to the serial port in the bot- tom of the terminal. 2. Attach the other end ...
Page 25 - LED Indicators; LED
23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e LED Indicators LED Indicator Charge LED - Amber Off Not connected to charger. Slow blinking amber Terminal is charging. Fast blinking amber Error in charging. Solid amber Charging is complete. Scan LED Off Not scanning. Solid red Laser enabled. Scanning in process. Sol...
Page 26 - Maintaining the Terminal; Using the holster
24 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s Maintaining the Terminal • Do not scratch the screen. Use the supplied stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-sensitive screen. Never use a pen or pencil or other sharp object on the screen. • Although your terminal is water and dust resistant, do no...
Page 27 - Problem
25 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 battery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion bat-tery in the terminal. Battery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. See Installing Batteries on page 6 . Sys...
Page 31 - END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
29 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT MICROSOFT WINDOWS FOR POCKET PCDATA EXCHANGE COMPONENT: MICROSOFT ACTIVESYNC, VERSION 3.1IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement (“EULA”) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and the man...
Page 34 - Regulatory Information; Ergonomic Recommendations; Laser Devices
32 P D T 8 0 0 0 S e r i e s 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, coul...
Page 37 - Power Supply; FCC RF Exposure Guidelines
35 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Power Supply Note: Use only a Symbol-approved power supply 50-14001-005 output rated 15VDC and minimum 2.5A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. Hinweis: Benutzen Sie nur eine Symbol Technologies genehmigt Stromversorgung 50-14001-005 in den Aus...
Page 39 - Radio Frequency Interference Requirements; Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
37 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 interferen...
Page 43 - Warranty
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...
Page 44 - Service Information; For the latest version of this guide go to:
72-58168-02 Revision A — December 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...
