Page 3 - Introduction; Still image capture; 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 Windows ® Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs! Its unique combination of features make this product superior for use in a wide range of applications. These features include: ...
Page 4 - Accessories
2 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s • Controlling the Backlight on page 11 • Using a Headset on page 12 • Using the Keyboard on page 13 • Using the Stylus on page 19 • Today Screen on page 19 • Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 20 • Inpu...
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 6598801a.fm Page 3 Monday, December 8, 2003 2:01 PM
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 terminal. • Initiate the network connection (PDT 814x 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 W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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 ma...
Page 9 - Installing the 1950 mAh Battery
7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Installing the 1950 mAh 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 6598801a.fm Page 7 Monday, December 8, 2003 2:01 PM
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 W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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 ...
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 W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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 s...
Page 13 - Aligning the Screen; Remove the stylus from its storage silo on the back of the terminal.; Initiating a Network Connection
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 W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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-k...
Page 15 - Using the Keyboard; 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 Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Ref-erence Guid...
Page 17 - Using the 37-Key Keyboard
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 21 - Using the Stylus; Use the stylus as a mouse to select items and enter information.; Today Screen; information for the day.; Tap to change date and time
19 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 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 screen to select text and images. Drag in a list t...
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 W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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, o...
Page 25 - Scanning; Aim the exit window at the bar code.
23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanning Terminals with an integrated laser scanner allow you to collect data by scanning 1-dimensional bar codes.Terminals with an integrated imager allow you to collect data by scanning 1-dimensional bar codes (including RSS) and 2-dimensional bar codes (including PD...
Page 26 - Release the scan trigger.; Capturing Still Images; Linear bar code; Symbol
24 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 2. Press either the right, left, or center scan trigger. (Center scan trig-gers vary with keypad types.)- For terminals with a laser scanner, ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The green ...
Page 27 - 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
25 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 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 Power button (for approximately five seconds) an...
Page 28 - Host Communications; Using the RS-232 Serial Cable
26 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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. Re...
Page 29 - Maintaining the Terminal
27 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Using the Cradle To communicate through the cradle: 1. Ensure all connections between the cradle and the host computer are secure. Refer to the Quick Reference Guide that shipped with your cradle for instructions on setting up the cradle. 2. Power on the host computer,...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting; Problem
28 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s • If the surface of the terminal screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Terminal does not turn on. Lithi...
Page 35 - Terminals with an integrated imager:
33 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Terminals with an integrated imager: The terminal does not save im-ages. The still Image Capture program is not enabled. Enable Image Capture.The still Image Capture program is application dependent. To enable the ImageDemo application, select ImageDemo from the Start ...
Page 36 - End-user License Agreement
34 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s End-user License Agreement • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Symbol from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS ...
Page 37 - APPROVED ADDITIONAL TEXT IF THE DEVICE IS LEASED
35 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e notify you that a DRM Upgrade is required and then ask for your consent before the DRM Upgrade is downloaded. Third party DRM Software may do the same. If you decline the upgrade, you will not be able to access content that requires the DRM Upgrade; however, you will s...
Page 39 - Battery Information; Health and Safety Recommendations; Ergonomic Recommendations; Regulatory Information
37 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Battery Information Symbol rechargeable battery packs are designed and constructed to the highest standards within the industry.However, there are limitations to how long your battery can operate or be stored before needing replacement. Many factors affect the actual l...
Page 40 - Laser Devices
38 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s Radio Modules The PDT 8100 series terminals may contain an approved radio module. These modules are identified below. • PDT 8133:Novatel CDPD Radio Module, Type: NRM-6831• PDT 8137:Motorola G18 GSM/GPRS Ra...
Page 41 - Scanner Labeling
39 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling 6598801a.fm Page 39 Monday, December 8, 2003 2:01 PM
Page 42 - Laser Labels; Power Supply
40 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s 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...
Page 43 - Cell Phone/Terminal Warnings; Safety on the Road
41 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Cell Phone/Terminal Warnings Safety on the Road When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. When using your wireless device / phone behind the whe...
Page 45 - Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada; Radio Transmitters
43 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Hearing Aid Compatibility This device is marked HAC showing compliance with the applicable requirements of FCC Part 68 and CS03-Part 5. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements-FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B ...
Page 46 - Statement of Compliance
44 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s w i t h W i n d o w s M o b i l e 2 0 0 3 f o r P o c k e t P C s Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) The use of 2.4GHz RLAN’s, for use through the EEA, have the following restrictions: • Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range 2.400 -2...
Page 47 - 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 48 - Service Information
72-65988-01 Revision A — December 2003 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 equ...
