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Dolphin® 7400/7450
Hand Held Computer
User’s Guide
Patents
The Dolphin 7400 mobile computer is covered by the following US Patent:
D439,898 S.
The IMAGETEAM 4250 image engine is covered by one or more of the following
US. Patents: 3,991,299; 4,570, 057; 5,021 ,642; 5,038,024; 5,061,343:
5,095,197; 5,144,119; 5,144,121: 5,182,441; 5,187,355; 5,187,356; 5,218,191;
5,233,172; 5,258,606; 5,286,960; 5,288,985; 5,420,409; 5,463,214; 5,541,419;
5,569,902: 5,591,955: 5,723,853: 5,723,868; 5,773,806; 5,773,810; 5,780,834;
5,734,102; 5,786,586; 5,825,006; 5,837,985; 5,838,495; 5,900,613; 5,914,476;
D400,199: 5,292,418; 5,932,862; 5,942,741; 5,949,052; 5,965,863; 5,992,744;
6,045,047; 6,060,722.
Other US, and loreign patents pending.
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Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................... 7
Safety ,,,,, ....... 8
Required Safety Labels. 8
Batch Termina 8
If Your Dolphin 7400/7450 has a rad 9
FCC Compliance .............................
Regulatory and Safety Agency Approvals
Batteries .........................................
Care and Cleaning of the Dolphin ................................................. 12
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450
Dolphin 7400 Models and Option
Image Engine Options and Bar Code Symbologies Supported... 14
Laser Engine Options and Symbologies Supported ..................... 15
Using Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First Time ................................. 16
Chapter 3 Dolphin 7400/7450 Overview ................................. 25
System Features
Processor
Operating System
Memory 25
Radio Options. 25
Front Panel Feature 26
LEDs ,. 26
1/4 VGA Displa
ON/SCAN Key
Cursor Keys .
Audio Signals
Keyboard“
RF Antenn
Back Panel Features
Dolphin 7400
Image Engine
Laser Engine
Battery Well.
Battery Charging Contacts
Hand Strap“.
Dolphin 7450
Rubber Nose Bumper
Scan Trigger“.
Pistol Grip Handl
Communication“,
Micro-DB9 RS-232 Port
IrDA Port .......................
RJ-45 Phone Jack (7400 only),
Power ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
5 VDC Po
Batteries...
lntemal Nil-lM Backup Battery ,
Main Battery Pack.
Managing Battery Power
Setting Critical an ow attery om
Using the Power Control Pane
Servicing the Battery Pack ......
Charging the Battery Pack
Storing Batteries ,,,,,,,,,
Chapter4 Using the Dolphin 7400/7450i........i....i...i............39
Entering Data .............................
Via the Touchscreen Input
Via the Keyboard .......
Using the Image Reader
Communication.,,.
Communication Med]
Software Communication Programs ,
Using the Keyboard ............
Using the Cursor Key
Using the Modifier Keys
Other Special Keys ,
Key Combinations,
Navigating the Keyboard
Using the Modem ,,,,,,,,
Chapter 5 Dolphin 7400/7450 RF Terminal .
Configuring Your Dolphin 7400 RF Terminal
Client Utilities for the 802‘11b Radio
Configuring the Radio .....................
Host Connectivity .......
Thick-Client Terminal Emulation .
Thin-Client Tenninal Emulation
Chapter 6 Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradles.......... 57
Hub of the System...,
Power Conditioning
E.
Convenient Storage ...................................................... 58
Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradle Parts & Functions “58
l-IomeBase/lntelliBase/USB HomeBase
IntelliBase+ ...........................................
Bottom Panel of HomeBase/lntelliBase/IntelliBase+
Powering the Dolphin Terminal ...................................
Charging Additional Battery Packs in the Intel] ase+...65
Deep-Cycling Batteries ..................................................... 66
Setting Up For Communications ,,,,,,,,,
Installing The Charging/Commumcation Cradl
Configuring the Dolphin Terminal ..................
Setting Up For Communications With The USB HomeBase
Communicating with the Dolphin Tenninal.
Mounting the HomeBase/lntelliBase/USB HomeBase
Chapter 7 Dolphin® QuadCharger
Dolphin QuadCharger Parts and Function
Top Pane
Rear Panel
Charging Batteries In The QuadCharger,
Setting Up The QuadCharger .....
Supplying Power To The QuadCharger
Inserting and Removing Battery Packs
Servicing The Battery Pack
Ston'ng Batteries ............
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 8 1
Chapter 8 Dolphin® Mobile IntelliBaseTM .
Power Conditioning ......................
Mobile lntelliBase Parts and Functions .
Front Panel ............................
Rear Panel ...........
Bottom Panel of Mobile IntelliBase
Powering the Dolphin Terminal
Charging A Dolphin Terminal
Deep-Cycling Batteries ......
Setting Up For Communications with the Mobile lntelliBase
Installing The Dolphin Mobile IntelliBase
Configuring the Dolphin Terminal lllllll
Chapter 9 Developing Applications..
Chapter 10 Warranty, Support and Service .............................. 95
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 95
How Problems Should Be Handled ................................................ 96
Return Information ...............
How To Extend Your Warrant
Application Support ........................................................................ 99
Chapter 11 Appendix A ......................................................... 103
Using the Modifier Keys ............................................................... 104
43-Key Alpha/Numeric Keyboard
Key Combinations .........
35 Key Numeric/Alpha...
Key Combination
56 Key Full Alpha Numeric
Key Combinations .,
Chapter 12 Appendix B ......
Dolphin 7400/7450 Scan Maps ..................................................... l 1 l
................................................. 111
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The Dolphin® 7400/7450 is a hand held computerfimager designed
ior easy, single-handed data collection. The terminal is equipped
with a StrongAFlMTM 206MHz RISC processor built to run the
Windows® CE"'1 operating system.
Dolphin 7400/7450 hand helds are available with different types at 2D
imagers, wireless radios, and memory configurations to meet most
any automated data collection requirement. Dolphin 7400 hand held
computers may also be equipped with a low power, high speed, v.90
56K FAX/modem to allow communications via an analog phone line.
The Dolphin 7450 terminal's integrated pistol-grip handle provides
comlortable ergonomics and intuitive point-and-shoot scanning for
extended periods of use.
Offered with a memory configuration 0132 MB RAM and 32 MB
FLASH, the device has three keyboard options and a 240 x 320 pixel,
backlit 1/4 VGA display. The display also is available with a touch
screen.
The Dolphin 7400/7450 platform is equipped with an integrated
imager. The imager can take images like shipping manilests,
recipient signatures, while at the same time, decode OCR (Optical
Character Recognition) fonts. The imager can also decode standard
linear and two-dimensional symbolcgies. An optional Advanced Long
Flange laser scanner is also available for both terminals.
Accessories for the Dolphin 7400/7450
The Dolphin 7400/7450 is part of a data collection system that
includes accessories specifically designed for vehicle, desktop and
hub operations. Accessories available include serial and networkable
communications/charging cradles. vehicle mounted charging/
communication cradles.
Vou can use these accessories with the Dolphin:
Dolphin HomeBase'” Dolphin terminal charging and communication
cradle. includes power adapter.
Dolphin IntelIIBase'” Dolphin terminal charging and communication
cradle lor communicating with devices such as printers and modems
without integrated IrDA protocol software, includes power adapter,
Dolphin USB HomeBase lor communicating directly with a USB-
compatible host computer, includes power adapter.
Dolphin lntelllBasefl" for communicating with devices such as printers and modems
without integrated IrDA protocol software. and for charging and conditioning a spare
battery, includes power adapter.
Dolphin Quad Battery Charger” Charges four batteries in under three hours and
conditions in under eight hours.
Dolphin HomeBaseml Power Adapter Replacement power adapter for Dolphin
HomeBase.
Note: Use only power adapters approved for use by HHP. Failure to do so may result in
improper operation or damage to the unit and will void the warranty.
NlMH Battery Pack Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) 2700mAh rechargeable battery
for the Dolphin.
its-232 Serial Cable Allows Dolphin 7400 to connect to other computer systems
for file transfer or to connect Dolphin 7400 terminal using the terminals serial RS-
232 interface.
Contact your Value-Added Reseller for more information. For details about how to
install or use any of these accessories, reier to the documentation provided with
the product. Documentation may also mbe downloaded from our website,
www.hhp.com.
Dolphin 7400 Models and Options
Hand Held Products family of Dolphin 7400 hand held portable data collection
terminals includes these models:
The Dolphln® 7400 Batch terminal is a Windows® CE'M programmable hand held
computer with a unique, ergonomic shape designed for single-handed use. The
standard Dolphin 7400 is available with 32 MB RAM and 32 MB FLASH and an
integrated digital imager or Advanced Long Range (ALR) laser scanner. An
optional compact FLASH card offers up to 256MB of additional memory. The
terminal's RS-232 connector supports external plug-in scanners, land line
modems and printers. It also features an IrDA infrared transceiver for data
communicate to portable printers and cradles.
The Dclphln® 7450 Batch hand held computer offers the same enhanced
productivity features of the Dolphin® 7400 terminal with the added convenience of
a pistol grip-style form factor for high volume scanning applications.
The Dolphln® 7400 RF and Dolphinta 7450 RF terminals integrate the basic
functionality of the Batch terminals with an 802.1 1b direct sequence radio that
allows the terminal to communicate with a host computer via radio wireless local
area network (WLAN).
Image Engine Options and Bar Code Symbologies Supported
Dolphin 7400/7450 terminals may be equipped with one of three image engines
options:
‘ LX: scans from 2,0 to 15.0 in. (5.1 to 38.1 cm.)
0 LR: scans from 1.9 to 9,4 in. (4.8 to 23.9 cm.)
“
0 HD: scans from 1.6 to 349 in, (4.1 to 9.9 cm.)
1 D symbologies supported are: Code 3 ol 9, Interleaved 2 of 5. EAN, Codabar,
Code 11, Code 128, Code 93, TLCSQ, Universal Product Code (UPC).
2D symbologies supported are: PDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, Vericode, RSS.
EAN.UCC. Aztec, QR Code, Code 49,
Composite codes supported are: RSS-14, CODABLOCK, Aztec Mesa.
OCR codes supported include: OCR A and OCR B.
Postal codes supported include: Postnel and most international 4 state codes,
PLANET CODE. BPO 4 STATE, Canadian 4 State, DUTCH POSTAL,
AUSTRALIAN 4 STATE, JAPANESE POSTAL,
Laser Engine Options and Symbalogies Supported
Dolphin 7400/7450 terminals may be equipped with an Advanced Long Range
(ALF!) laser engine. The ALR engine reads 30mil bar codes irom 2175 to 8 ft (0.83
to 2.4 m) and 100mil reflective bar codes out to 30 ft (9.1 m), making it ideal tor
use in warehouse applications.
1D symbologies supported are: UPC/EAN, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar,
Code 128, MSI, Plessey,
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Using Dolphin 7400/7450 for the First Time
Follow these steps to begin using your Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal.
1. Unpack and check the terminal and documentation.
Charge the main battery pack and internal back-up battery.
Turn the Dolphin on.
Calibrate the screen, set the date/time, and user information.
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Verify that the Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal is working properly.
I Unpack the Carton and Check Its Contents
Inspect the package to see that the tollowing standard items and accessories (if
ordered) are included in the standard Dolphin 7400/7450 kit:
0 Dolphin 7400/7450 hand held computer/imager/scanner
Battery (2700 mAh, Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMH])
Dolphin HomeBase
HS-232 Serial Cable
AC-DC Power Adapter for Dolphin TerminaVHomeBase
Dolphin 7400/7450 Sottware Development Kit & User's Guide CD»HOM
Note: Be sure to keep the original packaging in the event that the Dolphin terminal or
HomeBase should need to be returned for service.
2 Charging the Main Battery and Backup Battery
WARNING Use only 2700 mAh NiMH battery packs provided by HHR The use of any other
battery pack in the Dolphin terminal will void your warranty and may result in damage to the
Dolphin terminal or battery.
The terminal‘s NiMH battery is not conditioned at the factory and is shipped
discharged 0! all power and inserted in the Dolphin terminal.
WARNING Although the Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal is received with the battery inserted,
II is NOT ready tor charging and/or deepcycling. Remove the plastic insulator located
between the terminal and battery connectors. Failure to remove the insulator may result in
damages to the terminal.
For maximum battery life, HHP recommends that you deep—cycle the battery
twice before initial use. It is also recommended that you sen/ice the battery once
per month. Reier to the section on Managing Battery Power in Chapter 3 tor
further information on deep-cycling the battery.
After deep—cycling the battery, the terminal’s NiMH battery must be charged
before using it lorthe first time. To charge the main battery pack:
1, Place the main battery pack in the Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal.
2. Place the terminal in the terminal well of the Dolphin HomeBase'M. Time to
Charge: 3.5 hours for the main battery; 8 hours tor the back-up battery
As the main battery pack charges, the internal back-up battery also charges. For
the initial charging cycle, it is recommended that the terminal be charged for
approximately 8 hours to allow adequate charging time tor the back-up battery.
Not doing so may result in the terminal becoming unstable should the unit lose
power and the back-up battery is required. The back-up battery maintains the
RAM and clock when the NiMH main battery pack is discharged or removed from
the terminal.
Removing the Battery Pack
Follow these steps to remove the Dolphin battery pack.
1. Hold the Dolphin with the front panel (keyboard) facing down.
2. On the 7400, remove the handstrap by pushing its clip down and iorward to
unhook it from the terminal; move the strap away from the battery compart-
ment.
3. Push the locking tab on the battery pack up and pull the battery out from the
Dolphin terminal with a hinging motion.
Inserting the Battery Pack
Follow these steps to install the Dolphin 7400 battery pack.
1. The Dolphin 7400 shi s with the handstrap installed. Hold the terminal with the
front panel (keyboardflacing down. Push the clip of the handstrap down and
away from the terminal to unhook it; move the strap up and away irom the bat-
tery compartment.
2. Insert the end without the locking tab into the top oi the battery opening and
snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. Press the battery into the well
until the clip is engaged. The battery case serves as the back cover oi the Dol-
phin.
3. Fteattach the handstrap by positioning it down over the battery case and sliding
the clip back into the place at the bottom end of the 7400.
4. The terminal will initialize and, alter a few seconds, will show the splash screen
for the Dolphin 7400 demo program.
Follow these steps to install the Dolphin 7450 battery pack.
1. Hold the terminal with the front panel (keyboard) facing down.
2. Insert the end without the locking tab into the top of the battery opening and
snap the battery into place with a hinging motion. The battery case serves as
the back cover oi the Dolphin.
3. The terminal will initialize and, alter a low seconds, will show the splash screen
tor the Dolphin 7400 demo program.
3 Turning the Dolphin On And Off
Turning the Dobhin On For the First Time
Tuming on the Dolphin 7400/7450 tor the first time is a cold boot. Follow these
steps to turn on your Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal.
1. Install the charged battery pack in the Dolphin.
2. The red LED will come on and the green LED will blink tor approximately three
seconds,
NOTE: DO NOT PRESS ANY KEYS WHILE THE TERMINAL IS BOOTING
UP.
3. The terminal will initialize and after a lew seconds will display the Dolphin 7400
splash screen shown below:
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Waking the Dolphin From Sleep Made
The Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal is never actually turned oil. To conserve power,
the Dolphin suspends operation, or goes into “sleep mode" when it is inactive for a
programmed period of time, as defined by your application. The screen is blank
when the Dolphin is in “sleep mode." Press the ON/SCAN key to wake the
Dolphin terminal from sleep mode, and you can start working where you left oil.
The Dolphin terminal also goes into sleep mode it you remove the main battery
pack To wake the Dolphin terminal trom sleep mode, install a charged battery
and press the ON/SCAN key.
WARNING If the main battery and tuck-up battery are everfuliy discharged at power,
the terminal will cold boot. The terminal will be restored to its original stale. All data
stored In RAM memory also will be lost
4 Calibrating the Screen, Setting the Date/Time and Modem (if
equipped)
Calibrating the Screen
It your Dolphin 7400/7450 is equipped with a touchscreen, you need to calibrate
the screen after a cold boot. After the Welcome Splash Screen appears, you will
be prompted to calibrate the screen. Follow the directions on the screen to
calibrate the screen. Alter calibrating the screen, you will be prompted to set the
date and time on the terminaL The Dolphin 7400/7450 Demo Program main menu
appears after you set the date and time
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Setting the Date/Time
Use the Windows® CE Date/Time function to set the correct date and time tor
your Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal. Use the Dolphin 7400/7450 mouse utility to
navigate through the screens it your terminal does not have a touchscreen. For
more information about the mouse utility, see Navigating the Keyboard in Chapter
4.
Note: Exit the mouse utility belore adjusting the contrast,
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Touchscreen-equipped terminals:
1. From Control Panel, select Date/Time to set the date and time for your termi-
nal.
2. Touch OK to accept the settings and to exit Date/Time. The main screen for
the Dolphin 7400 demo will come up on the screen.
Terminals without touchscreens:
1. Use the Cursor keys to navigate to Date/Time and then press  to open
Date/Time Properties.
2. Use the Cursor and Tab keys to navigate around the screen and to set the date
and time for your terminal.
3. Press  to return to the Control Panel.
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Configuring the Modem
If your Dolphin 7400 hand held computer is equipped with a modem, lollow these
configuration instructions. Use the Dolphin 7400 mouse utility to navigate through
the configuration process it your terminal does not have a touchscreen. For more
information about the mouse utility, see Navigating the Keyboard in Chapter 4.
1. From the Stan menu, select Programs>Communication>Ftemote Networking.
2. Select Make New Connection. Type in the name for the connection. Select
Dial-Up Connection and touch Next.
3. Select the modern lrom the drop-down menu, CIFlRUS LOGIC 56K MODEM
and then touch Configure.
4. Set the option on Port Settings tab as shown below and then touch 0K.
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5. Touch Next and enter the country code, area code and phone number in the
appropriate tields. Touch Finish and the terminal will return to the Connection
window.
For iniormation on using the modem, see Using the Modem in Chapter 4.
5 Venfying that Dolphin 7400/7450 is Working Properly
After the main battery pack is charged and installed and you have calibrated the
the screen and set the time and date, the Dolphin 7400 terminal is ready to use.
Choose the IMAGE DEMO or SCAN DEMO to verify that the terminal is operating
properly.
Touchscreen-equipped terminals:
To take an image:
1. Select IMAGE DEMO.
2. Press F1 (red key + Q) to view the set-up utility for the IMAGE DEMO.
3. Press the  button and the image you take will appear on the tenni-
nal’s screen.
4. Touch  to go back to the main menu.
To scan a bar code label:
1. Select SCAN DEMO.
2. Press F1 (red key + Q) to view the set~up utility for the SCAN DEMO.
3. Press the  button, aim the terminal at a bar code and the red
SCAN LED will illuminate. The green SCAN LED will illuminate and the termi-
nal will beep when a good scan is obtained. Information about the bar code
scanned will appear on the screen.
4. Press  to exit the demo and return to the main menu.
Terminals without touchscreens:
To take an image:
1. Using the Cursor keys, navigate down to the IMAGE DEMO button and press
an  key.
2. Press F1 (red key + Q) to view the set-up utility for the IMAGE DEMO.
3. Press ON/SCAN button and the image you take will appear on the terminal’s
screen.
4. Press  to go back to the main menu.
To scan a bar code label:
1. Usin the Cursor keys, navigate down to the SCAN DEMO button and press
an < NTER> key.
2. Press F1 (red key + Q) to view the set-up utility tor the SCAN DEMO.
3. Press ON/SCAN button. aim the terminal at a bar code and the red SCAN LED
will illuminate. The green SCAN LED will illuminate and the terminal will beep
when a good scan is obtained. Intormation about the bar code scanned will
appear on the screen.
4. Press  to go back to the main menu.
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Resetting the Dolphin (Cold Boot)
Under some conditions, you may need to reset the Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal
with a cold boot. These may include:
' Resetting the operating system
0 Resetting the terminal back to tactory detaults
0 Resetting the terminal alter a bootloader, keyboard. and kernel upgrade.
To perform a cold boot:
1. Press and hold the Control (CTRL) and the Escape (ESC) keys for about 10
seconds.
2. Release the keys and the terminal will reset. The red LED will come on and the
green LED will link for approximately 3 seconds.
3. The terminal will behave as described in the section about Turning the Dolphin
On tor the First Time.
Resetting the Dolphin (Warm Boat)
There are times when you may need to warm boot the Dolphin 7400/7450
terminal, such as after loading a software application that requires a warm boot
after installing new software. To warm boot the Dolphin 7400 terminal:
1. Press and hold the Control (CTRL) and the SHIFT (SPF) keys for about 10
seconds, then release.
2. Release the keys and the terminal will reset. The red LED will come on and the
green LED will blink for approximately 3 seconds.
3. The terminal will initialize and after a iew seconds will display the main menu
screen for the Dolphin 7400/7450 Demo Program.
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Entering Data
Data can be entered into the Dolphin 7400/7450 through a variety of
ways, including the optional touchscreen, keyboard, image engine,
laser scanner, via radio or the optional modem (7400 only).
Via the Touchscreen Input
If so equipped, you can use the Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal‘s
touchscreen to operate the terminal and enter data.
To enter data, use a stylus to select menu options, functions, etc.
Note: For touchscreen input, only use a stylus or your finger. Use at other
objects, such as paper clips, pencils, ink pens can damage the
touchscreen and will Void the warranty.
Via the Keyboard
Data can be entered into the Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal via the
keyboard. The Dolphin 7400 has three keyboard options: 43-key
alpha/numeric, SS-key numeric/alpha, and 56-key iull alpha/numeric.
To enter data, press the appropriate key and the corresponding
number or letter appears on the screen.
See Appendix A tor a list of keyboard shortcuts tor navigating the
keyboard.
A mouse utility is also available to help with navigating around the
Dolphin 7400/7450 terminal screen.‘
‘ Exit the mouse utility prior to adjusting the contrast.
Using the Image Reader
Dolphin 7400/7450 terminals equipped an image reader can read 1D
and 2D bar codes, OCR characters and can capture images, such as
signatures.
The imager has a viewfinder that projects a bright red aiming beam.
Center the aiming beam over the bar code tor the best read, though a
good read can be obtained from most any position.
The omni-directional scanning capabilities of the Dolphin 7400 and
7450 terminals greatly simplify operation and training and will
increase productivity.
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Reading A Bar code
1. Press the ON/SCAN button on the 7400 or the Scan ‘rrlgger on the 7450 to
project the scanner’s bright red aiming beam. The aiming beam should be
oriented in line with the bar code to achieve the quickest read. A range of 4-10
inches (10-25 cm) is recommended,
2. Center the aiming beam over the bar code. The red SCAN LED illuminates
when the user presses the ON/KEY key and the green DECODE LED illuminates
when a bar code is successfully decoded and the terminal beeps.
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The aiming beam is smaller when the terminal is held closer to the code and
larger when it is larther lrom the code. Symbologies with smaller bars or elements
(mil size) should be read closer to the unit. Symbologies with larger bars or
elements (mil size) should be read farther trom the unit.
Capturing Images
The image-capture process is an intuitive. split-second operation lor experienced
users By following the basic guidelines, new users can easily develop their own
technique and, with practice, quickly learn to adapt it to different circumstances.
Basic steps tor acquiring images using the Dolphin 7400 terminal include:
i. To aim, point the dis lay and of the 7400 horizontally at a45“ angle afigroximately 2 to
9 indies (5 to 20 cm away from the target. You may have to adjustt angle at which
you hold the Dolphin if there is glare on the screen.
2, Press the ONISCAN button to take an image. Use the live video image on the terminal
screen as a guide for positioning and aiming the terminal at the target. You may find it
helpful to stan by moving the terminal funher away and then in closer to the target. The
active screen image will ave a slightly degraded appearance compared to the captured
image. This is normal.
3. Ftelease the ONISCAN button to capture the image when the desired image is displayed
on the terminal screen. Hold the Dolphin iennina as still as possible when capturing the
image.
Basic steps for acquiring images using the Dolphin 7450 terminal are:
1. Point the display end of the 7450 directly at the target.
2. Pull the Scan Trlg r to take the image. Use the live video image on the terminal
screen as a guide or positioning and aiming the terminal at the target. Vou may find it
helpful to start by moving|the terminal further away and then in closer to the target. The
active screen image will ave a slightly degraded appearance compared to the captured
image. This is normal.
3. Release the Scan Trl er to cagture the image when the desired image is displayed on
the terminal screenn. old the olphin terminal as still as possible when capturing the
image.
The image quality and related file size are determined by the data compression
method used by your software application. For highest quality. take grayscale
images. When saved, the image will be saved in JPEG file format. The size oi
the lite depends on the iniormation content of the image and will be approximately
4-8 K.
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Communication
Communication Media
Via the R5232 Port
The industry-standard RS-232 port supplies 5 volts oi power and allows the user
to connect external devices such as scanners and printers, to the Dolphin 7400
and 7450 terminals.
Via the IrDA Port
The IrDA port allows the Dolphin 7400/7450 to send data via pulses of light to and
from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as printers and PCs.
Via the Radio
The Dolphin 7400/7450 FF is equipped with a 2.4 GHz 802.11b-compliant direct
sequence spread-spectrum local area network (LAN) radio.
Via the Modem
The Dolphin 7400 may be equipped with a low power, high speed, v.90 56K FAX/
modem to allow communications via an analog phone line.
Software Communication Programs
Microsoit® ActiveSync®
In the Dolphin 7400/7450 development environment, Microsolt® ActiveSyno® is a
tool ior developers, it allows CE devices like the 7400/7450 to connect to and
exchange data with a desktop computer.
RAS
Short for Remote Access Services, a leature built into Windows NT® that enables
users to log into an NT-based LAN using a modern, X25 connection or WAN link.
HAS is fully supported and allows the use 01 PPF' or SLIP connections for network
connectivity.
Using the Keyboard
Using the Special Keys
The Dolphin 7400 and 7450 keyboards have special keys and key combinations
that you use to type characters or perform iunctions. See the chart in Appendix A
for key combinations for keyboard functions and special characters that use these
keys.
Escape Key
Shin Key
Number Lock
Key
Enter Key Backlight Key
Cursor Keys
Control Key
Modifier Key Modifier Key
Dolphin 7400/7450 43-Key Front View
Using the Cursor Keys
Use the cursor keys Io navigate around on an application screen. The use of
these keys can vary depending on the application.
Cursor Keys
Cursor Keys
To Use This Cursor Key Press Descriplion
Arrow up Moves cursor up one row
v or line.
Arrow down Moves cursor down one
0 row or line.
Arrow right Moves cursor one
u character to (he righl,
Arrow Iefl Moves cu rsor one
a character to (he leit.
Using the Modifier Keys
Modifier Keys
All three versions of the Dolphin 7400's keyboard feature the standard Windows
modifier keys, Alt, Ctl and Shift. For single-handed operation, the shlft key only
mo i use the next key pressed; it must be pressed and released before each key
you wish to make lower case. For multiple lower case characters, hold the Shift
key down with one hand while typing with the other. Functions of the Alt and 01]
keys are dependent on the software application in use.
There are two additional modifier keys located on the bottom row of the keyboard.
Use these keys in combination with other keys to type the corresponding color-
coded characters and functions. The Red and Blue keys only modify the next key
pressed: these keys must be pressed and released before each key you wish to
modily to the Blue or Red case. See the chart in Appendix A for key combinations
for keyboard functions and special characters that use these keys.
Other Special Keys
ON/SCAN Key
The ON/SCAN key “wakes" the terminal from sleep mode. Its position also allows
convenient one-handed image-taking and/or bar code scanning. On the 7450
terminal, the ON/SCAN key operates as an On or system wakeup control --
scanning is activated with the handle trigger.
Shift (SFI')
The Shift key toggles the keyboard lrom upper case alphabet mode to lower case
alphabet mode and back. Caps Lock may also be toggled by pressing the red
modifier key followed by the Shift key or by double-tapping the Shift key. When
Caps Lock is toggled on, the Shift key makes characters upper case: when it is
toggled off, the Shift key makes keys lower case.
Enter (EMT)
The Enter key confirms data entry.
Escape (ESQ)
The Escape key performs a cancel action.
Tab
The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop or the next control on a form.
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Light
The Light key toggles the LCD and keyboard backlights on and off.
Number Lock (MUM)
This key is included only on the 43-key keyboard option which defaults to
alphabetic mode. The Number Lock key toggles between the alphabetic and
numeric modes.
Alpha Lock (ALPHA)
This key is included only on the 35-key keyboard option which defaults to numeric
mode. The Alpha key toggles between the numeric and alphabetic modes,
Backspace (BKSP)
This key appears on both the 35 and 56-keyboard options. The Backspace key
moves the cursor back one space for each time the key is pressed. Backspace is
a shifted function on the 43-key keyboard version. To delete a single character,
press Red key + SP. To delete multiple characters, press Red key + SP and hold
down the SP key.
Delete (DEL)
This key appears on both the 35 and 56-keyboard options The Delete key deletes
one character for each time the key is pressed. Delete is a shifted function on the
43-key keyboard version.
Key Combinations
There are some keyboard iunctions and special characters not deiined on the
Dolphin 7400 and 7450 keyboards. See the charts in Appendix A for the key
combinations used to access these lunctions and special characters on your
terminal.
Navigating the Keyboard
The Dolphin 7400/7450 terminals have a mouse utility to simplify navigating
around the screen, especially for non-touchscreen equipped terminals.
Note: Exit the mouse utility prior to adjusting the contrast.
To activate the mouse utility at any time in any window. double-tap the blue
modifier key and the mouse pointer will appear in the middle oi the screen as
shown in the screen shot below. To deactivate the mouse, double-tap the blue
modifier key again and the mouse pointer will disappear.
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"ON'SCAN‘
Use the cursor keys to navigate around the screen, For a left mouse click, press
either one of the ENT keys. Use a left mouse click to select an item or launch a
program. For a right mouse click, use the TAB key . When you use a right mouse
click, a menu at items pops up and tells you what actions you can perform, and
shows you shortcuts. To open files or applications with a double click, tap the ENT
key twice in rapid succession.
In mouse mode, you can also scroll the active window for dialog boxes that are
not formatted for the 1/4 VGA display, Move the cursor to one of the four screen
edges and continue to hold down the arrow key to initiate the scrolling feature.
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To adjust the double-click speed lor the mouse utility, go to Control
Panel>Senings>Stylus. Follow the directions on the Double-Tap tab to adjust the
settings. Note: The DoubleTap semng tor the stylus also applies to the mousa.
Using the Modem
If your Dolphin 7400 is equipped with the optional integrated modem, you can
allow communications via an analog phone line for dial-up applications. A phone
iack is buill into the back of the Dolphin 7400. The optional integrated modem is
not available on the Dolphin 7450 terminal,
Phone Jack
Phone Jack on rear ol Dolphin 7400
To communicate via the modem, remove the rubber plug from the phone jack and
connect the analog phone line. Note: The rubber plug should be Inserted in the
phone jack when It Is not In use to protect the Integrlty of the connector.
If you have not already configured the modem, reler to Configuring the Modem in
Chapter 2.
To make a connection:
1. From the Control Panel, select Start>Programs>Communication>Flemote Networking.
2. Enter your User Name and Password.
3. Touch Dial Properties and select Tone Dialing. Note: Check Dialing Patterns and edit,
ll necessary, i.e., It 9 or the area code must be dialed with local calls.
4, Touch Connect.
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Hub of the System
As the hub 01 your Dolphin system, Dolphin Charging/Communication
cradles perlorm three important lunctions — power conditioning,
communications and storage. Four versions of the charging/
communications cradle are available:
0 HomeBese for communicating with PC-based equipment using a
half duplex serial mode
0 lntelllBase lor communicating with devices such as printers and
modems without integrated IrDA protocol software
0 IntelllBase+ lor communicating with devices without integrated
IrDA protocol software and charging and conditioning a spare
battery
‘ USB HomeBese tor communicating directly with a USE—compatible
host computer
Power Conditioning
Dolphin charging/communication cradles provide power to the
intelligent battery charging system incorporated into Dolphin
terminals.
The InteIIiBase+ has an auxiliary battery well, located on the back of
the cradle, allowing users to charge and condition a spare battery.
Ir/IrDA Optical Communication:
The inlrared, or Ir communications port, on the HomeEase,
IntelliBase, and IntelliBase+ connects with the IrDA port on the
Dolphin terminal. With no pins or contacts to break, Ir will work
reliably lor years. Reliable data communications at speeds ol up to
115k baud can be transmitted by the HomeBase, IntelliBase and
InteIIiBase+; data transmission rates with the USE HomeBase up to
4Mbps are possible but, at this time, are limited to 115 kbps as the
Dolphin 7400 does not currently support 4 Mbps data transfer.
The InlelIiBase and IntelIiBase+ infrared connection to the terminal
uses IrDA-compliant hardware and software tor a reliable connection.
Communications between the HomeBase and other devices occur at
half duplex serial mode. Hall duplex refers to the transmission ol data
in just one direction at a time.
The USB HomeBase enables direct communication with USE-
compatible host computers at rates ol up 115 kbps. The USB
HomeBase also is IrDA 1.3 compliant.
These peripherals cannot be “daisy—chained" but can be networked
together using a serial or USB hub.
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Convenient Storage
Dolphin charging/communication peripherals provide a safe and convenient
storage receptacle lor your Dolphin terminal.
Dolphin Charging/Communication Cradle Parts & Functions
Front Panel
HomeBase/IntelIiBase/USB HomeBase
Terminal Well
DOCK
LED
Front View of HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB HomeBase
Dolphin Terminal Well Place the Dolphin in this well to communicate with a host
device and to charge the Dolphin's battery.
LED: There are two LEDs on the front panel of the HomeBase/IntelliBase/USB
HomeBase,
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1. Dock LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin Terminal is properly seated into the
Dolphin HomeBase.
2. COMM LED Indicates the status of data transfer between the Host Device and the
Dolphin Terminal as described below:
Table 1:
Comm LED Description
Red LED Dale is being sentlrorn the Host Device to the
Dolphin HomeBase.
Green LED Data is being sentirom the Dolphin HomeBase
to the Host Device.
Orange LED Data is being sent at high data rates.
IntelliBase+
Terminal Well
DOCK LED AUX BATTERV COMM LED
LED
Front View of IntelliBase+
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Dolphin Terminal Well Place the Dolphin in this well to communicate with a host
device and to charge the Dolphin's battery.
LEDs There are three LEDs on the tram panel oi the InteIIiBasea
1. Dock LED Turns solid green when the Dolphin Terminal is properly seated into the
Dolphin HemeBase.
2. AUX Battery Indicates charging/calibration status oi battery as described below:
AUX Battery LED Description
Orange LED Solid indicates that battery pack is being
charged. Flashing indicates battery is being
conditioned.
Red LED Indicates laulty battery.
Green LED Indicates battery charged and ready for use
3. COMM LED Indicates the status of data transter between the Host Device and the
Dolphin Terminal as described below:
Comm LED Description
Red LED Data is being sent from the Host Device Io
InteIIiBase+.
Green LED Data is being sent lrom the InteIIiBase+ to the
Host Device.
Orange LED Data is being sent at high data rates.
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Back Panel
HomeBase/IntelliBase
RS—232
Connector
Power Supply
Connecio
Rear View oi Dolphin HomeBase/lmelllBasa
There is a 5V DC power supply connector and an RS-232 connector:
Power supply connector Use this connector to attach a power supply to the
HomeBase. The power supply provides 5V DC input for communications and
battery charging.
Rszsz Communications Fan Use a standard serial cable to connect this port to a
host RS-232 device.
IntelliBase+
Condition
Bunon
Auxiliary
Battery Well
RS-232
Connector
Power Supply -
Connector
Rear View of Dolphin IntelliBasei»
Power supply connector Use this connector to attach a power supply to the
HomeBase. The power supply provides 5V DC input for communications and
battery charging.
sis-232 Communications Port Use a standard serial cable to connect this port to a
host RS-232 device.
Auxlllary Battery Well Insert a battery into the well to charge or condition and
calibrate a battery pack.
Condltlon Button Press and release the button to service the battery in the
auxiliary battery well.
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USB HomeBase
USB
Connector
Power Supply
Conn ctor
Rear View of Dolphin USB HomeBase
There is a SV DC power supply connector and a USB connector:
Power supply connector Use this connector to attach a power supply to the
HomeBase, The power supply provides 5V DC input tor communications and
battery charging.
UsB Communications Port Use a USB lull-speed detachable cable to connect this
downstream device porno an upstream USB Host or Hub. The USB HomeBase is
use 1.3 compliant,
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Bottom Panel ofHomeBase/IntelliBase/IntelliBase+
A Baud Rate switch used to select the communication baud rate is located on the
bottom 01 the HomeBese, IntelliBase and InteIIiBase+. The Baud Rate Switch on
the HomeBase is a three-position switch; tour-position on the lntelIiBase and
IntelliBase+. Switch position and the corresponding baud rates are shown in the
charts below.
The USB HomeBase does not require a baud rate switch.
Baud Rate
Switch
Bottom View of HomeBase/lntelliBase/IntelliBase+
Table 2: HomeBase Switch Settings
Baud Rate Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3
1 15200 OFF OFF OFF
57600 ON OFF OFF
38400 OFF OFF ON
19200 OFF ON OFF
9600 ON ON OFF
4800 ON OFF ON
2400 OFF ON ON
Table 3: IntelliBaseflntelliBase+ Switch Settings
Baud Rate Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4
115200 OFF ON ON WA
57600 ON OFF OFF WA
38400 ON OFF ON WA
19200 ON ON OFF N/A
9600 ON ON ON N/A
Powering the Dolphin Terminal
Dolphin charging/communication cradles provide power to the intelligent battery
charging system incorporated into Dolphin terminals. This charging method
protects the battery lrom being damaged by overcharging Therefore, Dolphin
terminals may be stored indefinitely in the charging/communication cradles
without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or peripherals,
To charge a Dolphin terminal, lollow these steps:
1. Insert a battery paw into the Dolphin terminal,
2. Place the terminal, imager/Iaser engine window up and the LCD visible, in the terminal
well oi the cradle.
3. Let it glide down into the well until it steps.
4. Once the DOI hin terminal is property seated, the Dock LED on the front of the cradle
will be solid HEEN.
Charging Additional Battery Packs in the IntelliBaxe+
The auxiliary battery well located on the back of the IntelliBase+ allows users to
charge and condition a spare battery. Charging a Dolphin terminal and a spare
battery pack can be done simultaneously as the charging slots work
independently to control charging and conditioning ol the individual batteries. The
InteIIiBase+ senses when a battery pack is fully charged and automatically
switches to trickle charge to maintain the battery at tull capacity indefinitely.
To charge a spare battery in the InteIIiBase+, insert the end of the battery without
the locking tab into the bottom ol the auxiliary well opening and snap the battery
into place with a hinging motiont Once the battery is inserted, you can use the
AUX BATTERY LED to monitor the charging progress.
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Deep-Cycling Batteries
For maximum battery Iile. HHP recommends that you deep-cycle (service) the
battery twlce belore initial use and then once a month thereafter.
The InteIIiBase+ is the only Dolphin charging/communication cradle with deep
cycling capabilities. Since the Dolphin HomeBase. Intellibase, and USB
HomeBase do not have deep-cycling capabilities, it is recommended that you use
the Battery Conditioning Utility software when using those peripherals or use the
Dolphin Quad Battery Charger.
To deep-cycle a battery using the IntelliBase+, insert the battery into the auxiliary
battery well. Then, press and release the Condition button. The deep-cycling
process takes 8-12 hours depending on the battery‘s capacity or state oi charge.
See the Battery Management section in Chapter 3 for more information.
Setting Up For Communications
The HomeBase, IntelliBase. and IntelliBase+ suppon RS-232 communications
through the RS-232 Communications Port located on the back of the device. The
HomeBase/lntelliBase translates the RS-232 signals from the host computer into
infrared signals to communicate with the Dolphin Terminal.
The HomeBase/IntelliBase RS-232 interlace allows the Dolphin terminal to
communicate to a personal computer, modem. or any standard FlS-232 device
using a standard serial cable and communications software.
HomeBese
The HomeBase is designed for users needing a hall duplex serial
communications connection. Any device capable oi using hall duplex FtS-232
communications can be connected to the HomeBase tor communications. To use
this mode, set the baud rate switches to the desired communications speed and
the Ir-enable switch to on (See Table 2).
lntelliBase/lntelllaasm
The IrDA 1.0 software stack is integrated into the InteIIiBase and lntelIiBase+
cradles to allow communication between the cradle and devices such as modems
or printers that are not IrDA ready or do not communicate with a half duplex serial
protocol. This allows any full or hall duplex FtS-232 device to communicate
through the IntelliBase/IntelIiBase+ with no IrDA protocol soitware. See Table 2
tor the baud rate switch settings.
Installing The Charging/Communication Cradle
To install and use the HomeBase, IntelliBase or IntelIiBase+. you need the
lollowing equipment:
0 HomeBase/InteIIiBase/InteIIiBase+ with power supply
0 Serialcable
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Set the Dolphin HomeBase/IntelliBase/InteIIiBase+ on a dry, stable surtace, such
as a desktop near an electrical outlet. Be sure to provide enough workspace with
good lighting iorthe user to view and operate the Dolphin terminal while it is in the
HomeBase/IntelliBase,
Connecting the Cables
Connect the HomeBaseflntelIiBase/InteIIiBase+ to the host computer or other
device by plugging an IRS-232 serial cable into the RS-232 Communications Port
on the rear of the HomeBase. The wiring 01 your cable depends on whether the
other device is set up as a DCE (Data Communications Equipment) or DTE (Data
Terminal Equipment) device,
The HomeBase/IntelliBase Communication Port is configured as a DCE device.
To communicate with a DTE device such as a computer, use a standard (or
straight-through) RS-232 cable, To communicate with a DCE device, use either a
null modem adapter in line with a standard RS-232 cable, or a null-modem serial
Cable.
You can make your own cables by tollowing the pin configuration in the chart
below. To do so, you must determine if your host RS-232 device is 9-pin or 25-
pin, and whether it is configured as a DCE or DTE devicet
Pin Configuration
HomeBase IHost IBM AT IBM XT Modem
Port (DCE) DBQ (DTE) D525 D525 (DCE)
(DTE)
Pin/ input Signal
2 /(RD) 2 3 2
3 /(TD) 3 2 3
5 /(SG) 5 7 7
4 / (DTFi) 4 20 G
6 / (DSFi) 6 6 20
7 / (HTS) 7 4 5
B / (CTS) B 5 4
The HomeBase/IntelliBase cannot be daisyvchainedt
Connect the power supply to the charging/communication cradle, Plug the AC
transiormer into the Dolphin HomeBase/IntelliBese 5 Volt DC power supply
connector. The AC wall translormer provided can power only one HomeBase/
InteIIiBase. HHP recommends that you leave the Dolphin HomeBase/IntelliBase/
InteIIiBase+ connected to its power source at all times. so that it is always ready to
use.
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Set the baud rate switch to the communication mode you are going to use Refer
to Table 2 for HomeBase switch settings or Table 3 for InteIIiBase/InteliiBase+
switch settings.
Configuring the Dolphin Terminal
The Communications Properties must be configured on the Dolphin 7400/7450 in
order for the terminal to communicate with the Dolphin charging/communication
cradles.
To set Communications Properties:
1. Salsa sumsaltingabControl Panebcommunlcatlon Settings
2. Select the PC Connection tab.
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