Page 4 - Accessories
2 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s • Using the Keyboard on page 14 • Using the Stylus on page 20 • Today Screen on page 21 • Navigation Bar and Command Bar on page 22 • Input Methods on page 22 • Scanning with the PDT 8100 on page 25 • Resetting Your PDT 8100 Terminal on page 27 • Host Communications on pa...
Page 5 - Parts of the PDT 8100 Series
3 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Parts of the PDT 8100 Series Power Button LCD (monochrome) TFT LCD (color) Front View Speaker Top View Backlight Button Scan Trigger 15-Pin Serial Port (terminals without scanner) 1-D Exit Window (terminals with scanner) WAN Antenna (PDT 8133/8137 only) Microphone Scan ...
Page 8 - Getting Started; Install and charge the battery.
6 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Getting Started Before you can use your PDT 8100, perform these basic setup procedures: • Install the antenna packaged with the terminal by screwing it into the antenna receptacle on the top of the terminal(PDT 8133/8137 only). • Install the SIM card (PDT 8137 only). • In...
Page 9 - Inserting a Compact Flash Card; partment by pulling the top out, and lifting the cover up.
7 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Inserting a Compact Flash Card The PDT 8100 contains a slot for a standard compact flash card, which includes a locking mechanism that prevents the card from coming loose if the PDT 8100 is dropped. Insert the compact flash card carefully to ensure it engages this locki...
Page 10 - Removing a Compact Flash Card; Open the battery door and remove the battery and flash card; Installing the Battery; Slide the latches on the battery door up and lift the battery
8 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Removing a Compact Flash Card 1. Open the battery door and remove the battery and flash card cover. 2. Use the stylus to press the flash card release button inside the flash card compartment. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the latches on the battery door up and lift the ...
Page 11 - Charging the Battery; Charging the Battery Using the CRD 8100 Cradle; Set up the cradle according to the procedures in the CRD
9 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 2. Insert the lithium-ion battery in the battery compartment with the battery tether positioned properly (as shown below), making sure the battery snaps into place. 3. Replace the battery cover, pressing down firmly along the top edge while sliding the latches down into...
Page 13 - Charging the Battery Using the Synchronization Cable; 5-Pin Serial Port Connector; Install the plastic
11 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Charging the Battery Using the Synchronization 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 co...
Page 14 - Aligning the Screen; the PDT 8100 so the screen is readable. See
12 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Starting the PDT 8100 Press the red power button to turn the PDT 8100 on and off. If the terminal does not power on, perform a hard reset. See Performing a Hard Reset on page 28 . As the terminal initializes its unique Flash File system, the Symbol splash screen displays...
Page 15 - Follow the directions on the screen which explain how to use; Initiating a Network Connection; Controlling the Backlight (Color TFT LCD)
13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 4. Follow the directions on the screen which explain how to use the stylus and pop-up menus, and allow you to set your city and time zone. Initiating a Network Connection Before using the terminal, set up the Spectrum24, CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) or GSM (Glob...
Page 16 - Using the 28-Key Keyboard
14 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Adjusting the Contrast (Monochrome LCD) Using a Headset Using the Keyboard Note: Key functions can be changed by an application. Your keyboard may not function exactly as described. For more detailed keyboard information, refer to the PDT 8100 Product Reference Guide for...
Page 18 - Using the 37-Key Keyboard
16 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s 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 particu...
Page 21 - Using the 47-Key Keyboard
19 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 22 - Using the Stylus
20 P D T 8 1 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. D...
Page 23 - Today Screen; can see important information for the day.
21 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.
Page 25 - Input Panel Button
23 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 27 - Block Recognizer Characters
25 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Block Recognizer Characters The following chart is a partial display of the characters you can write while using the Block Recognizer (the dot on each character is the starting point for writing). Scanning with the PDT 8100 The PDT 8100 has an integrated scanner which ...
Page 28 - To scan bar codes with the PDT 8100:; Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes; Point the scanner at the bar code and press the trigger.
26 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s To scan bar codes with the PDT 8100: 1. Aim the scanner at the bar code.2. Press the scan trigger. Ensure the red scan beam covers the entire bar code. The green scan LED lights and a beep sounds to indicate a successful decode. Scanning PDF417 Bar Codes The 2-D scanning...
Page 29 - Resetting Your PDT 8100 Terminal; If your PDT 8100 terminal stops responding to input, reset it.; Performing a Soft Reset
27 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e down, keeping the beam horizontal to the rows, until the pattern scans the entire symbol. Resetting Your PDT 8100 Terminal If your PDT 8100 terminal stops responding to input, reset it. Performing a Soft Reset A soft reset restarts the terminal and saves all stored rec...
Page 30 - To perform a soft reset:; Performing a Hard Reset; To perform a hard reset on the terminal:
28 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s To perform a soft reset: Performing a Hard Reset A hard reset also restarts your PDT 8100 terminal, but erases all stored records and entries. Therefore, never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem. Note: You can restore any data previously...
Page 31 - Host Communications; Using the RS-232 Serial Cable
29 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Note: With a hard reset, Formats, Preferences, and other settings are restored to their factory default settings. Host Communications The PDT 8100 Series terminal can communicate with a host PC either directly through its communications port using an RS-232 serial cabl...
Page 32 - Communicating with Printers
30 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s Communicating with Printers To print from a standard printer: 1. Attach an RS-232 serial cable to the serial port in the bottom of the PDT 8100. 2. Attach the other end of the cable to the serial port on the printer. 3. Run your application’s print function. To print fro...
Page 33 - Troubleshooting; Problem
31 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution PDT 8100 does not turn on. Lithium-ion bat-tery not charged. Charge or replace the lithium-ion battery in the PDT 8100. Lithium-ion bat-tery not installed properly. Ensure battery is installed properly. System crash. Perform a har...
Page 38 - END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT
36 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT • You have acquired a device (“DEVICE”) that includes software licensed by Symbol Technolo- gies, Inc. (“SYMBOL”) from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates (“MS”). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated medi...
Page 40 - Laser Devices
38 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s NO LIABILITY FOR CERTAIN DAMAGES. EXCEPT AS PROHIBITY BY LAW, MS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. THIS LIMITATION SHALL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REME...
Page 41 - Scanner Labeling
39 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Scanner Labeling
Page 42 - Power Supply
40 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s 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 KLASSE 1 LASERPRODU...
Page 45 - Radio Frequency Interference Requirements; Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada
43 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 interferenc...
Page 46 - CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA); Statement of Compliance for Non-Radio Devices; Battery Caution
44 P D T 8 1 0 0 S e r i e s CE Marking and European Economic Area (EEA) For Wideband Radio Devices:RLAN’s (2.4GHz) for use through the EEA have the following restrictions: • Maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW EIRP in the frequency range 2.400 -2.4835 GHz • France, equipment is restricted to ...
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
72-55171-01 Revision C — January 2003 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 equipmen...
